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The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26

"The Galway OIL Corporation OF
Louisiana is the title Of q charter
granted to B. F. Galway, Peter
DOYLE, and others. The capital stock
OF the corporation IL 81. .00O, 900 and is
diomiciled at New Orleans. The pur-
pose of the corporation Is to bore for
oil In the State of louisiana, Grant
parish being among the parishes like
ly to be explored.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26

Mr.. J. H. McNeely made q large
number Of Christmas presents this
season. as usual, and the Chronicle
was remembered with q nice box Of
fresh oysters. May he continue to
prosper. and live to enjoy Merry
Christmas for many years to come.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26
Low Rates for Xmas Holidays.

The Texas 4 Pacific Railway Com
pany, as heretofore. affords the peO-
pie of Louisiana and Texas an Oppor-
tunity to visit the old home during
the Christmas Holidays at cheap
rates. For full information see any
ticket agent, or write E. p. Turner,
General Passenger Agent, Dallas, Tex.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26

Capt. T. NJ. Wells, OF the steamer
Bass, has been at home for the past
two weeks His boat is tied up at
Boyce on account OF the low stage Of
water, but as soon as there IL sufii-
cient water In the river he will begin
hauling cotton seed for the COlfax
and BOyce oil mills.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26

Jesse Sullivan. colored. was acci-
dentaily killed on the Smith place,
near Boyce, last Wednesday night,
by his pistol falling on the floor and
exploding, the bullet passing through
the vital parts Of his stomach and
killing him almost instantly.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26

Warning to Trespassers.
Trespassers are hereby warned not
to hunt. trap or otherwise trespass
on the Nash place, 2 miles below Col
fax, under penalty OF the law.
C. f. HADDOX, Mgr
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26
The mnsicale last -Tuesday nigl

The musicale last Tuesday night,
nv Mrs. s. l.. Wells and her music pu.
pills, was a decided success, and all
who were present Joined In saying
Mrs. Wells did not fail to keep up her
reputation as a fine musician and en-
tertainer. The proceeds Of the musi-
Gale, which amounted to SIG 80, Will
20 toward extinguishing the debt on
the high school piano.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26

Pay your poll tax before the first
day Of January. II you expect to vote
in 1904.
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26

Cotton quotations in New Orleans
at the close of business Thursday,
Dec. oath, were as follows:
The Colfax chronicle., 1903-12-26

Pay your poll tax before Jan. lst.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
RoosrvELT ON TRUSTS

In O speech at Milwaukee on Friday
the President explained his trust policy
in a manner not TO be misunderstood.
II is an evidence of the fact that the
Administration is endeavoring to keep
an even balance between corporate in
terests and the interests OF the people
at large. The President expresses the
whole idea in few terse sentences
which we quote:
1--WE should be false to the his
toric principles of our Government II
we Disseminated, either by legislation
or administration, either for OF
AGAINST a man because of either his
wealth or his poverty"
Corporations created for quasi puo-
lie purposes hold their corporate pow
ers as carrieIs in trust for the fairly
impartial service of all the public"
'sThe vigorous administration OF th'
Anti-Rebate law. and 1t Will be EN-
forced, will afford a remedy for certain
| trust evils"
ssNothing Of value is to be expects
| from eeaseless agitation Tor radical AM
| extreme legislation"
"You can, OF course. put an end q
| the prosperity of the trusts by puttin
am end to the prosperity OF the ma
ton"
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
MAY Be TERMINUS OF
NEW YORK DIVISION
Everything Points to VIII
mington Being Selected as
End of That Branch

One Of the strongest arguments yet
that Wilmington will be the
terminus OF the New York Division CT
the Pennsylvania railroad, is the build
ing Of The new station in West Phila-
delphia without any provision for a ter
minus. Indeed, there is no room for a
terminus at the station, as It is built in
a valley and all trains will run
through.
This opening of this station was
looked forward to with much expecta-
ton by railroad men, as they contend
ed it would practically settle the ques-
tion Of the New York terminus.
Local railroad men say the immense
new station which will be erected here
is larger than necessary Tor the Offices
already located here, and this is con-
sidered another argument in favor OF
the terminus being removed from Phil
adelphia to this city.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
A PURE BALLor FOR I,Anop

me central Labor Union Is to be
Congratulated on its resolution 10 aal,
Governor HUM to sign the bill repeal-
ing the Voters' Assistant act. The
Union represents several thousands of
voters. and This act says emphatically
that the laboring man does not need
an official in the booth to mark his
ballot for him. 1t says, furthermore
that the laboring man has no vote for
sale
This is the healthiest sign we have
seen recently. Our government de-
pends upon the honesty and intelll-
gence of the plain people. because there
are so many Of them. There can be no
reform without their sympathy being
enlisted. and. therefore. when an or
ganization representing 80 many per-
sons who toll for their daily bread,
without outside suggestionL takes
stand fer the purity OF the ballot there
is cause for congratulation.
This is an emphatic declaration that
the men who toil are above the tempta-
ton to make the franchise a matter
OF barter; they realize that upon them
Is the burden OF keeping the ballot
pure. since with a corrupted ballot no
interest is safe. They probably realize
that the reckless and improvident and
the unfortunate. are the prey Of the
briber, Young men casting their FIRST
ballot take a consideration. and old
men put aside the habit OF lifetime
60 take the corruptor's money.
The Central Labor Union knows the
true situation. and while II stands for
proper remuneration for the man who
tolls 1t asks for no gratuitles and Will
accept no briIbes II has done well 10
take up the question at this time, bu
It should follow its letter to the Gover
nor by sending a delegation to Dove
on Thursday. This is not "a partisan
movement; no matter which politica
party is involved, the integrity CT frel
government is at stake. We don't stol
to discuss politics when we are trying
TO stamp out smallpox, and bribery
too, is an epidemic to be feared, and
If possible, wiped out
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
FRIENDS OF HOMELESS
WAITS ELECT OFFICERS
Chief Justice Charles B. Lore
Named for President of
the Society

At the annual meeting of the Home for
Friendless and Destitute Children on SAT-
urday night the following officers were
elected;
President, the Hon. Charles 3. Lore;
vlce-president, Edward Andrews; secre-
tary, David j. Reinhardt. John n. Cars
we'll was appointed treasurer. Alfred d.
Warner. Walter d. Bush, William p. Ban
croft and George s. Capelle were re-
elected trustees.
The following standing committees were
named
Indenture-Edward Andrews, Alfred d..
Warner, Lindley c. Kent.
Accounts-Edward Andrews. George G..
Lobdell.
House and grounds-Edward Belts,
Waiter d. Bush. Washington Hastings,
Edward Bringhurst, Jr., William p. Ban
croft
Real estate investments-Aifred D. War
ner Edward Belts.
Endowment fund--George S. Capelle
Edward Belts.
The trustees elected the following man.
ayers:
Mrs. c. B. smyth, Mrs Benjamin
NLelds, Mrs. c. N. Trump. Mrs. Ferris
Bringhurst, Miss Cornelia Bowman, Mrs
Charles W. Pusey, Miss Matilda Ferris
Mrs. Willard Salisbury, Miss Laffenty
Miss Alice r. Smyth, Miss Lydia Ford
Mrs. Preston Lea, Mrs. George A.
Rhoads, Miss Mary II. A. Mather, Mrs
N. b. Danforth, Mrs. c. +. Wollaston
Mrs. j. A. Wood. Mrs A. d. Poole, Mis-,
Tybout, Mrs. Frank NJ. Jones, Mrs. Ed
ward Andrews, Miss r. Josephine War
ner, Mrs Thomas Darlington, Mrs. VIII
Liam p. Bancroft, Miss S. c. Spruance.
The fortieth annual report of the BoarC
Of Managers was submitted and showed
sixty admissions In the year. 3S boarders
q from the S. 2. c. A., and one com
mitted. There were returned to parents
80; placed in homes 10, and 2 died. Forty
two applications for admission were re
ceived. The average population was g.
boys, Al; girls, 26. The average attendanc
in the primary school was SO: in THE kim
dargarten, %.
In concluding their report the manager
say:
I'VE regret to chronicle the death o
DR.. August Negendank, which has re
Gently occurred. His long and faithful
services at the home were greatly appre
ciated. They began In 1868, when tn
home was started, and continued unit
the rast year, when he sent in mis- resig
ration, because the duties became 20
burdensome in his advancing years. Fort
years Of service is a long period. an
claims more that this passing notice."
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
wantsd-A Leader.

From the Dover Index.
It Is we'll to talk Of organization and
leadership. Both are essential and abso-
utely necessary ITO party success. But an
organization and leadership that Win in
splre the confidence and respect Of all
Democrats IS the first essential TO be con-
sldered. That the party has been wanting
particularly in such leadership, Is 1atent
and has been evidenced by tho successive
defeats suffered at the hands OF the
political enemy. Mr. Salisbury as chair
man OF the Stmte Central Committee and
by virtue OF such office. tho dc facto lead
er Of the Democratic party in this State,
has certainly been unable TO meet the de-
mands and requirements Of his position.
Successive defeats under his leadership
should be sufficiently convincing that IL IS
time for him ito hand over the reins, either
voluntarily or involuntarily 20 some other
person. who that person shall be should
be decided ny the Democracy OF Delaware
and not by any machine or clique. In
short. the time has come when d Is ne
cessary for the people to say whom they
win have 10 steer the Democratic ship.
They have unqualifiedly refused 70 espouse
the leadership OF Mr. Salisbury, and 81 is
not going too far to say that the party
viii never be successful so long as the
present leader is at the head OF afrairs.
/ II Mr.. Salisbury is not broad minded
enough TO step aside, then he should be
deposed by the powers TO whom he Is re-
| sponslhle.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
NEW COMPANY FOR KENNETT
Immense Mould Poured at Chester.
Strike Among Moulders.


A few business men Of Kennett Square
have organized the C. c. Gawthrop Com
pany, with a capital stock of S25,OOO, and
win conduct 1.-THE coal, lumber and feed
business in that town. They began busl-
ness on the first Of April, buying out the
yards, good will and appliances Of Charles
]. Pennock and c. J. Gawthrop. Applica-
tion for a charter will at once be made.
Thirty-two moulders Of the Solid Steel
Company, Of Chester went on strike at
neon Saturday. The question at Issue
seems to be the recognition Of the union,
as 1t appears that the men have been re-
cetving practically the wages they now
demand. The men want a minimum scale
of S3 per day and sixty hours a week. The
company, 81 seems. is willing to agree on
the minimum rate demanded by the men,
but is unwilling to recognize the union in
The ma.ter Of an increase.
The persistent rumors that the Eddy
stone Print Works are about to close
down Is the sole topic Of conversation in
The borough. AS each department. finishes
up the work. the employees are laid on.
on Friday, the men in the printing de-
pan,ment completed their work and were
dismissed indefinitely
One OF the largest moulds ever poured
at the plant of the Penn Steel Casting
Company at the foot Of Penn street.
Chester, occurred on Saturday. The cast
ing weighed 5000 pounds. and it required
.wo furnaces ito heat the metal.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
PHrLADEbPHrA.s NEW MAYOR

In Philadelphia there is a feeling that
the tide Of corruption and inefficiency
has about run out, and the people are
looking to Mayor Weaver to give them
an administration which will, In part,
redeem the city from Ashbridgeism.
Mr.. Weaver two years ago WAS pracu-
cally unknown to the people Of Phila-
dephia, and his reputation WAS con-
fined almost entirely to the bar Of that
city. Then he was nominated as dis
trict attorney by the machine and
elected. Almost his first move was to
secure indictments against certain
scamps implicated in election frauds
He failed to secure a verdict because
as was apparent. the jury had beer
tampered with.
by many this was regarded aus
play to the galleries on Mr.. Weayer''
part, but recent events have caused th'
public TO put a different estimate oI
the man. Last fall in some manner b.
was nominated for Mayor Of Philadel
phia and triumphanuy elected haiN
ing reached the goal Of his ambition
he might have proved his gratitude
the machine by failing to prosecut
cases involving the party tools. Bt
he did not relax his efforts, but on th
last day OF his term as district attorne
succeeded in oonvicting three ringstei
who had used their political pull TO O.
tort a few paltry dollars from po'
girls who were trying to support then
selves by teaching school.
Mr.. Weaver has already demo-
sdrated that he can stand up again
pressure. When a man with jaw ii
John Weaver's sets his head on an
thing it is likely TO be done. II he
wrong in heart and brain. then diss
tefs are imminent. II his senumer
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
poom OF vera crun,. nu..ards.

The buzzards that have long infested
Vera Cruz and served a useful purpose
as winged scavengers are doomed. A
London firm IS putting in a modern
sewer and water system. The birds
have become so numerous that they are
a pest. The protection of the munich
pality has been removed, and when the
new drainage system is completed the
city will be rid of this pest, the num-
bers of which have already been re-
duced somewhat by catching the buz-
yards and placing them in wooden
oages to be taken to sea and drowned
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
HAVE
ROUGH EXPERIENCE
Cold Weather Causes a Scar
city of Shad-Other News
Of New Castle
Special to tho Evening journal

Special 10 tho Evening Journal.
New Castle, April Con Saturday
night the thermometer registered 20
degrees in this city. The fishermen had
a difficult time all day on the river
Fears were entertained for the safety
of William Rainey and Frank Winslow,
but they arrived home late by trolley
car. They had a rough experience and
lost half of their met. The river was
very rough. and the boat was washed
ashore near Hamburg Beach. The
men succeeded in reaching the trolley
track and boarded the naxt car for New
Castle.
THE cold weather has almost stopped
the run of shad. But few fish are being
caught, and they are bringing fancy
prices.
Mayor Boyd now has a number of
applications from parties who want
sites for manufacturing purposes. They
want from three to 125 acres. New
Castle has 1000 acres of land that the
majority of the Trustees of the Com
mons favor renting for 999 years.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
PENINSULA PRESS
Marshal Finn.

From the Sussex Republican.
William r. Fmnn who succeeds Mar
shal short, IS mot wei known TO the Re
publcans Of this county, except by repu-
sation and as certain persons seek to cast
a reflection upon him and his recent nc-
Hon in the election OF two Senators we
foea that It "a due him 10 inform the Re
pubglcans of this county that he comes TO
e.he marshalship as the choice Of the Reg
uiar Republican leaders OF this state ana
with their hcariiest endorsement OF his
course throughout the session of the Leg
islature just adjourned What he did do,
was done only after full consultation and
with the advice and consent of the Regu-
lar Republican headers. lie made no deals
for his own benefit but like his colleagues,
only carried out the policy considered and
agreed upon by the Regular Republican
.eaders. He S. as good a Regular as any
Of US and has been true TO that organiza-
.ton throughout the trying ordeal OF the
Legislature and In that, as IN all things,
has acted for what was the best interest
OF the Regular Republican organiza6fn
we congratulate Marshal Finn.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
This Law a Curse.
he Sussex Journal.

From the Sussex Journal.
1t can be truthfully said Of this voters
assistant law that It has damned and
ruined and blghted more young men OF
Delaware than all either evn agencies COM
bined since the formation OF the once
freed state. 1t has served to make the
State of Delaware a by-word and mock
cry among men. II has made true Della
wareans ashamed TO own that they hail
from Delaware when travelling In the
other States of the Union. Many a man
has failed to register his State when trav-
cling abroad. The stigma has gone out &c
foreign lands indeed. and on tho CONT
merit Of Europe Delawareans are pointed
out as coming from that State which has
for years been bought up by that man Ad'
Evening journal., 1903-04-06

are sound. then they will prevail do
spite the pleading of friends and the
threats Of foes When he returned
from Europe he was told that the
Legislature had a water snake bill un-
der consideration, but the Mayor knew
that finally he would have something to
say, and he instantly made plain his
opposition. The friends OF Director
English urged that he be retained as
the head of the Department Of Public
Safety, but it seems Pretty clear that
Mr.. English will be allowed to seek
another job.
Mr. Weaver has begun wdll II he
continues he win make out OF the Of
fee only $4,000 yean-the legal sal
airy. But there is something better
than money and John Weaver will dc
well if he pursues the old-fashioned
ideal OF honesty. This should provg
a lesson in municipal government.
Ashbridge was elected as a Republl.
can, and so was Weaver, yet one gave
the city the worst administration II
ever had, while the other promises tC
give it one Of the best The differ
ence does not lie in any change in
the party, but in the men. You cant
have good government, no matter what
party is placed in power, without indi-
vidual character on the part Of public
servants.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
New New Castle.
,e New Castle News.

From the New Castle News.
The distance is trinlng between NN&
Castle and the heart Of Wilmington. TheW
what could be more logical than usink
overy influence 10 develop population
south OF Wilmington along the Delaware.
Population above Market street is sure to
drift to Philadelphia for its buying, while
the great bulk OF the trade south of VIII
mington stops at the latter city. There
FORE as we have already said, it should
be the duty Of every Wilmington man to
aid New Castle whenever he can speak a
good word for her.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
Who Is Responsible?

From the Milford News and Advertiser.
Governor Hum has declared the Tyre
Good Roads bill to be null and void, be-
cause Of the snake that was attached 90
IL by designing persons after its passage.
The Governor ls probably right in declln-
ing TO attach his signature to the tam
pered-wlth bill; but the matter should not
rest here. Somebody is responsible for the
snake, and efforts can be made 10 dis
cover the guilty party or parties. This
should be done. as the reputation OF sworn
State officials is at stake.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, one Of
the most beautiful of the religious holi-
days. The green palms are not only
suggestive OF that greeting which was
extended to the Master by an enthusi-
astic throng over nineteen centuries
ago, tut It is the prelude 20 joyous
Easter. with all the symbolism which
is employed in religious observances,
there is none more attractive than that
which is employed on Palm Sunday.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
THE PRESIDENT ON THE TARIFF


On Saturday. before an immense
throng in Minneapolis. the President
discussed at some length the protec-
tive policy. Those who expected any
departure from the party policy will be
disappointed. He points out our unex-
ampled prosperity, and calls attention
to the fact that it has been coincident
with the application OF the protective
policy. He does not deny that certain
Of the schedules need revision, nor that
reductions in certain instances might
bo made to the advantage OF all, but
he does hold that these changes are un-
important beside the unsettled condi-
tion which would follow the attempt
to frame new tariff bill.
We have had unpleasant experiences
IN that line The purpose to modify
the tariff laws is usually made known
in advance Of the meeting of Congress
Then comes am interval OF months ere
the bill can be passed and become law
Meanwhile there Is an uncertainty
which affects every industry, and the
combined effect is, perhaps, a panic
OF counse. no peculiar tariff schedule
Is sacred. and we have mo doubt that
certain minor adjustments would
prove benencial,, yet certain stability
is desirable, since great industries re-
quirlng millions of capital and employ
ing thousands of men have been bull
upon the present mates. and a modih-
cation would cause embarrassment oi
the whole business world, il not dis
aster. ~ 81
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
A Solemn Duty.
he INwes Pilot,

From the Lewes Pilot.
II the duty ne owes 10 his state does not
induce Governor HUM TO sign the voters
assistant repeater his personal integrity
should. for what prohteth a man to gain
a high office n he disgrace himself In It.
What a pity for a man 10 go down IN
history as q governor who was only the
tool OF corrupt machine. Governor
Hum has every opportunity to make a
name for himself that wim shine in the
future history OF Delaware, and II he has
a grain Of sense he will see that his per
sonal interests as well as the interests Of
the state demand his signature to the
voters assistant repealer.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06

When that delegation goes to Dover
next Thursday to urge the Governor to
sign the Voters Assistant repeater,
every good citizen who can possibly go
should do so. II is no exaggaration TO
say that our very integrity as a State
is at stake. and we cannot assume what
the Governor will do ull we have ex-
hausted our efforts.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
Too Many People Daily With Ca

tarrh.-It strikes one like n thunder
clap, develops with a rapidity that no
other disease does. DR.. Agnew's Ca
tarrhal Powder is the radical, quick,
safe and pleasant cure that the disease
demands. Use the means, prevent its
deep seating and years Of distress
Don't daily with Catarrh. Agnews
gives relief in ten minutes. so cents
40.
For sale by Miller Drug Company
and n. b. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06
LABORERS RETURN 70 WORI
Malleable Iron company's Strike Over
Men Come Back Without
Asking Permission.

Without asking permission or max
ing any demand, about seventy-fve o
the striking laiborers of the Malleabl
Iron Company were found in the plan
at work by the superintendent wher
he arrived there about 7.15 this morn
ing.
The men had returned to their ac
customed duties. the firemen gettin
steam up and starting the machiner
just as if nothing had happened. All
now going smoothly there, and all trou
BILE is passed.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06

have made a guess, but there was no
excuse for the Sentinel reiterating the
falsehood- 1t Is published in Dover,
and could have gotten the facts. The
recent meeting OF the Regular Repub-
lican Committee Of Kent was called
without consultation with Mr.. Jones;
and as he Is not a member, he was
not present and took no part We
devote this much space TO mailing the
lie.
Evening journal., 1903-04-06

A Helena plumber the other day dis
covered in the house OF customer $751;
600. which had been concealed by some
unknown person. The owner took the
money and gave him a dollar as re-
ward. At first Blush this may appear
mean, but the owner was tortifying
himself against the day when the
plumber should present his bill
Evening journal., 1903-04-06

Owing TO an error In the minds OF
the committee entertaining the Presl-
dent yesterday, he was Obliged to at
tend church twice. There was an inn
preston that he was a Lutheran. so he
was hustled of to that church in the
morning, and when the error was dis
covered he was taken TO the Dutch Re
formed in the evening. The president,
now that his religious preferences are
known, may get of easier next Sunday.