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Evening journal., 1903-11-19
&c MAYoR,s oppoRTUNITY.

There are intimations that Mayor
Bird will refuse to sign the new con-
tract with the United States sand
FILTRATION Company. There would be
nothing surprising should he decide to
take this course and stick TO t. Mayor
Bird is a gentleman who is sensitive to
public sentiment and who does not en-
Joy wrangle. but it takes just such
n man when fight becomes really
necessary to stick to It TIL he has the
mastery.
other men have had their oppor-
tunity in this affair with every in
centive to take a different course. with
their best friends urging them TO have
40 more 10 do with the Sand Filtration
Company and with the public interests
clearly demanding tho prosecution OF
the work on new lines they have in
solently gone on and made a second
contract. They have made their rec
ord and forfeited much OF the popular
ity that they would like to retain. Now
Mayor Bird has his opportunity. We
can imagine the pressure. he VIII have
10 undergo from the friends OF those
who have sought to saddle the city
with this contract. We know that his
party loyalty will be appealed TO, but
n he should sign this most remarkable
contract he would by his approval give
the final argument that this is Demo-
cratic measure. and he would faston
upon himself and his party the odlum
that goes with this transaction.
We don't believe that Mayor Bird
viii do it. He did not receive the sup
port Of this paper In the late campaign
but he has had our respect and our
good wishes. lie Is generally esteemed,
and with a good clean record behind
him there is promise OF bright future.
We do not believe, however, that he
will weigh his personal popularity be-
fore deciding Nhat to do. but he may
have tho satisfaction OF knowing that
for once TO do his plain duty VIII add
10 his reputation and increase hi
sle- steesa-ef- -ai4ise-tesfttlis
OF our people. We are coahdent TIM
the Mayor win do his duty.
but should this contrhc; receive hi
approval and become operative. w
wish to sound a aote OF warning. /
viii prove milestone around tho neck
of its champions. II win be a rcanda
that win grow in proportions as tn
years pass and as the public deb
mounts up while the necessity is doubt
ful II win dog the footsteps Of ever,
man who has taken a part In Fastening
It on the city. and Il will make Demo
cracy IN this city a name for reproacl
and jeera
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
LITERARY SOCIETY PROGRAM
viii 5o Rendered by Students Of Will
minaton Hiah School.

Students a the Senior Literary Society
Of the Wilmington High School have ar
ranged the following program for Friday
afternoon:
Essay, Every good dead will bring It's
reward, Ethel II Walther: High School
Review. part /, Mary Dougherty. editor;
contributors. Margaret Bureien, Mary
Conway. Lille Green. Jane Hewis. Ava
Holley. Florence MARITIME. Sue Houyst.
Bessie We.din, Bessie Sweetman, Irene
Blair Ethel Crawford, Mary Lynch.
Htihel Toppln; quotations. Philosophy Of
Exercise, Ralston Cameron, Mamie Der
rickson. Frank Baldwin. Irene Morrison;
High School Review. part II. Charles Dill
ION. EDITOR; contributors Thomas Fennes-
sey. Lewis Petidemange Harry Craig,
Guraey Dayett, Raymond Finn. ballet
Looms. Leroy Williams. Evan Simpson;
recitation, Public Op\on Leroy VIII.
liam1; Frank NJ. Grimm. president: Lii.
Ian c. Fredd, secretary. Friends ant
alumni are invited TO attend.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Senator Teller has notified tho Re-
publican senator's that the Cuban Reci-
procity bill will not pass during the
special session. a half dozen Demo-
cratic orators propose 10 hold the floor
and pour out their eloquence indefinite
~ In order TO prevent the bill coming
to vote. Sometime the Senate will
see tho absurdity OF its rule OF un-
limited debate. This measure is
thoroughly understood; any high
school boy could explain it fully. II
has dragged along from session to ses-
sion. and now the Senate cannot vote
on It. although Congress has been con-
vened to consider this very measure
A rule cutting or debate. such as ex-
lists in all other parliamentary bodies
is required II the Senate is not to be-
come doddering and impotent
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Women's S Coats

Rain Coats of the best quality
Cravene;te, reduced from S17.oo
to SI2.oo; colors, Castor, Oxford
and Sage Green.
A new style of Wooltex Coat
arrived this week, made of rich
black broadclo,b, double-breasted.
box front, semi-6tted back, military
cape and brass buttons, $40. 90.
O;her military styles at Sr7.oo
$40 90 and Sa5 90.
At 500, our Kersey Coat in
black, navy and castor, is a loose
back coat, hard to duplicate for
less than $3.50 Other prices in
coats, SO. so, $500 $1,000, Sra.oo,
$3.50, SIS 90, $1,000, $500,
$50. 90, $22.oo aud $500.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
NOW IS THE TIME.

Take SCOTS Emulsion of
Cod Liver Oil now. Not
next week or next month, but
now. You need it to put fat
on your bones and strength
in your body to stand the
cold and trying weather OF
the next few months.
Nine-tenths of the popula-
ton would be. benefited by
taking SCOTS Emulsion regu-
larly three times a day for a
month or more every fall to
fortify and strengthen the
system against the cold @iad
constant changes that occur
through the winter. The
benefit is particularly marked
with young. delicate children.
No food that they can take
begins TO compare with
SCOTS Emulsion.
Pure cod liver oil is scarce
but If you get SCOTS EmuL
sion you'll be sure to get only
the Purest and best oil.
Wen send you sample free. upaa request
ScorT : BOVINE. Aoo Pearl Street, Nev YoFks
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

their lineage back to some haif-sav-
age ancestor OF noble or royal blood.
and as part of their diversion they
PROSTATE themselves before any scion
OF nobility that happens to appear in
their midst. We have societies In this
country whose members trace their
descent from some picturesque old
reprobate who rejoiced in wassail-bouts.
dipped food from the pot with his fin
gers ana who left numerous pogeny
entitled to the bar sinister.
Many centuries have passed since
men established orders among them
selves. setting their accidents on
thrones and bowing before the acci-
dents OF these accidents. But thrones
have been overturned. lords stripped
OF their possessions and banished, and
the sons OF peasants have taken their
places. Meanwhile new generations
have been born, transmitting the vari-
Gus strains OF blood to numerous
progeny. These streams have crossed
and intermingled until we may say
that every king has his drop OF fplebeian
blood. and every plebeian his strain OF
royal blood The meanest American
citizen who walks the streets or who
drops in 20 ask for a meal has very
likely In his veins strains OF blood that
once men called noble or royal.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
WILL DISCUSS TEMPERANCE
Interesting Meeting. Followed by Re-
freshments, TO be Held in Mt.
Salem Church.

A meeting will be held in the Mt. salem
NJ. Il. Church this evening to be ad-
dressed by the Rev. Alfred Smith and
others on the subject OF intemperance.
and what is cihe proper way to remedy
the evils thereof.
This Is the second OF a series Of meet
ings having for their object the foEning
'of more active interest In this subject
and will be followed by others in the
different churches, At the close Of the
meo;ins a reception will be held in the
lecture room, and refreshments will be
served.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Botanic Blood Balm (s.e.B.) is

tested for 30 years. Composed OF Pure 81
tanic lngI edlents. Strengthens weak kid
neys and weak stomachs. cures dyspeI
sia. Sold by all Druggists, 81 Per Lars
Bottle. with complete directions for hon
cure. SAMPLE SENT FREE by wrltii
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Descrit
your trouble. and special free medical a,
vice. TO suit your case. also sent in scale
letter.
sold in Wilmington, Del, by Mile
Drug Co., 400 Market street. and N.
Danfor,h. Second and Market street
Call OF write either store. BLOOD Bal
sent by express.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Committee on Claims.
New York Telegram.

F'rom The New YORK IeIcBraTn,
A Chicago woman Is suing for $4,000
for a stolen kiss. Move ito refer dhe en-
tire matter 10 a committee OF three. and
suggest as such committee Mrs. Carrie
Nation, OF Kansas Mrs. Charlotte Smith.
of Washington, ID. c.. and Miss Mary
MacLane o. Butte. Mont. Decision Of tho
referee-er-er-the-er committee TO be
-nnal.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Tailor Made Suits

Every suit is man tailored; prices
range from $1,000 to $50 90.
Our SIS 90 Suit is made of a
rich cheviot; this skirt has Q gore
fare, unlined, a long tight-fit ing
coat with belt, full sleeves and
turn over collar, lined with a good
-atin lining.
At Sls 90, a beauty, made of the
best q ality mixed zibeline, coat
fitted back, stitched bands, melon
sleeves and velvet collar, lined
with the best quality satin, skirt,
7-gore flare, trimmed down each
seam aud strapped, unlined.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Senator quay It Harrisburg.

Harrisburg. Nov. Ex-senator Quay
was in Harrisburg as the guest Of Gov.
ernor Pennypacker at the executive
mansion. 1t is said his mission was
to confer with the governor on the
appointment Of Supreme Court Judge
to succeed the late Judge McCollum.
and that the appointment will be made
this week. Neither Governor Penny
packer nor Senator Quay would dis
cuss the matter for publication.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

II the Every Evening would look into
the water contract and Investigate the
act Of our commission, going into the
matter with the same suspicion and
the Same determination to find fault
that characterizes its discussion OF the
Presidents connection with the Pana-
ma affair. we think it might find some-
thing TO criticize.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
TWO MUSICAL CONCERTS
American saxophone ouartette and
Park Sisters viii Appear Here.

There will be two musical concerts in
olivet Presbyterian Church during De-
eember both of which will be OF un-
usual Interest to the music lovers OF wil-
mington.
on Saturday evening. December 5, the
American saNophone Quartet assisted by
Signor francesca Cortese. harpist. and
Miss Helen wlnslow, soprano. will be
there
On Monday evening. December a. the
famous Park Sisters OF New York will en-
tertain.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
rhrswn Erom az Esprsss WAGON.

Joseph Mclaughlin, a driver sor the
United States Express Company. was
thrown from his wagon at Delaware
avenue and Rodney street yesterday
afternoon by The front axle OF the We
hieie breaking. and sustained severe
injuries. He was removed 20 his home
at Second and Monroe streets IN the
Skca1ix aIahul4ncs.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
viii Have a Good Chorus.

The first rehearsal Of the chorus OF
the oratorio The Story OF Christ" was
held in the studio OF Prof. Jacob
Clymer last night. There We're about
sixty representative singers present.
and next Wednesday evening a regu-
lar oratorial organization win be ef-
fected.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Arr.noino Entertainments.

Lenape Tribe, No. 6, Of Red Men has
arraneed for a series of literary. musi-
cal ana humorous entertainments for
the benefit OF its members. their fami-
lies and palefacs friends to be given on
saturday evenings during the coming
winter. The first entertainment will be
held saturday evening. November 2s.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
MERRY DEL VAL POPt'S CHIEF
apal Government Practically Centred
l.. III. u

Pspal Government Practically Centred
in His Hands.
Rome Nov. 19-The pope has ap-
pointed Cardinal Merry Del Val, the
papal secretary Of state, to be prefect
OF the Sacred Palaces. a position
which. under the late Pope Leo. had
been made distinct from the secreta-
ryship Of state and had been informal
ly entrusted to Cardinal Mocenni, who
held it until now. II is a most import
ant position, making Cardinal Del Val
head of the administration Of the Vati-
can. and thus centreing in his hands
the highest powers Of the papal gov
ernment.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
When ooH Was Taken seriously.
From Tho 81. James GaaeUio.

TTWII TTIH ~ HNIII'7 'I7H'0
on September g. 1857 Francis Broune,
some ito John Broune, wabster In Banf,
was convicted by the borrow or justice
cour, of the burgh Of breaking into the
buifhe Of Patrick Shand. and stealing
therefrom some golf ballis." and the
judges "ordainit the said Francis to be
prcscntlie nacken and Garrett 10 the gal
iewshil OF this burghe. and hangit on the
gaEoVs thereof TO the death, whereof
william Wat. dempster Of lthe said assyis
gaive domme."
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Two other States have seeded from
Colombia. VIII the Every Evening
please inform US whether Il sees the
hand OF Roosevelt in this, and whether
Il thinks that with force OF arms we
should re-establish Colombian au-
thority?
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Complaint Ahout LIohts.

A great deal OF complaint is being
made about the arc lights in South
Wilmington. Residents claim they
so out regularly every night. and as
many OF them work on the night shifts
OF the steel mills they are forced TO
return in ihe darkness.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
AT RANDOM
Pope Plus X speaks French nuently and
can read German as well as Italian.

Pope tlus X speaks French nuently ana
can read German as well as Italian.
Henry Sanger Snow has resigned the
Presidency OF the Brooklyn Polytechnic
Institute.
DR.. II. r. swanback. the oldest living
Odd Fellow In Nebraska, Is the only man
in that State who wears the Iron Cross
OF Prussia, presented to him by Freder-
iok w.
Miss Edgar. an Irish lady Is governess
20 the young Archduchess OF Russia, and
when her charge has grown up she will
enjoy handsome pension ana high social
rank
Right Rev. Thomas Fielding Scott. tho
nrse bishop Of the Episcopaa Church In
Oregon. was sent to that field in 1883 The
semi centennial OF his conservation will
occur IN Portland on January noxt.
Princess Serge Beloselslxy. OF Russia.
daughter OF General Whittier. OF the
United States army. has amazed every
body by announcing her intention OF go
ing with her husband 10 Siberia and Nv
Ing there quietly, working for living
until they can make enough 10 return
and pay their dehss. ThG Princess en-
Joys high standing at the Russian
Court.
/ The progressive ruler Of Basutoland
King Lewanica has taken tho hiuE from
Japan. and = sending a number Of HE nu-
mer'ous soas 20 bo educated Ia Europe and
America One has lust been placed IN a
school AZ Winfield ISon.. where he e az
lowed 500 G year Cor expenses.
Ihrrn is sope.hins unoanny N teasci-
ling az srsu speed m balloon. No mat
ter aov violent TIM gale TIC sarouast
himself is IN a dead calm.
Red uniforms present the best marks
Tor the entmys shot; rihc-greeu comes
next, brown ehirds vniae Austrian blush
Er2y Is icuaa ~ 10 tbs lssS1 f-.ls2-
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
For Preferential Trade win EnuIand.

Wellington. N. a.. Nov. 19-After
an all-night sitting the house Of repre-
sentatives passed Premier Seddons'
bill for preferential trade between
Great Britain and New Zealand. An
amendment. proposed by the leaders
Of the opposition, urging the postpone
ment of the consideration OF the meas
ure. on the ground that sufficient IN
formation was not obtainable, was de-
faated
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
E. B. RILEY.
E. B. RILEY

EF you want ready.to. wear Suit
or Coatdifferent from those sold
elsewhere, we have them, and
we can have you ready to wear
Thanksgiving.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Consul General Holloway pead.

Halifax. N. s, Nov. 19. - United
States Consul General w. R. Holloway,
who arrived here from Portland, was
taken to a hospital suffering from a
severe attack Of Inflammation OF the
stomach. 1t was stated that Mr.. Hol-
loway's nervous system is greatly sha
ken from his long journey from St
Petersburg. and that the attack of in
hammatlon of the stomach came on
very suddenly while he was on his
way from Portland.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Faush. a baIIaeh Club.

The Faugh-a-ballagh Club gave Its an
nual masquerade carnival In Brownson
Library Association hail last night. There
were l72 masked couples on the floor and
It is said 80 be the largest masked ball
ever held ga this city.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
BALTIMORE & OHIO r. 3.
Your Last Opportunity to Purchase
Colonist Tickets to the West.

'IeNVte 70 tTV WE'E'
After November 2eth the low rate
colonist tickets will be taken Off sale.
Persons contemplating a trip to the
west should avail themselves OF these
low rates prior TO the above date.
Only S49.15 10 the Pacific Coast. Apply
to r. & o. ticket agents. or to II. A,
Miller, T. p. A.. city Ticket Office,
Water & Market street, Wilmington
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Exeeutea Murderers RrouaI

Executed Murderers Brought 10 Lie.
Manila. Nov 1e.-It has come to
light that two of four murderers who
were garroted ct Amslag, province Of
Cagayan, October 81, and who we're
declared to be dead. are alive. The
condemned men we're left in the CARROT
eight minutes. and afteTward their
supposed lifeless bodies were placed
in a church. Three Of them later
showed signs of life. Two we're resus-
citated. but the other died.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Weak, Inactive Kidneys.
OUR GUARANTEE.

Take a large bottle Of Bo-
tanic Blood Balm tB.B.B.) as
directed on label. ana when the
right quantity is taken a cure
ia certain, sure and lasting. II
not cured your money win
promptly be refunded without
argument.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Skirts

We have sold more skirts this
season than the last two seasons
put together. Pricesrapge at SI.75
IS 90, $3.50, $3.50, S. 90, $3.50,
SIS $500 So so.
Full length skirts from S.. so to
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
femperanoe Meeting.

There will be o temperance meeting in
~. Sa,sm NJ y. Church this evening,
whioa VIII be addressed by the Rev. Al
Ifrel Smith and others,
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Hiawatha's Visitors.

Hilwatha Tribe of Red Men will en-
certain Wawa Tribe Of Union this even
Ing with adoption of pa,e faces and a
feed OF corn and venison.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
Fur Goats

At $500, $1,000, Sas. 90, SIS 90
and s45,oo Our prices guaran-
teed to be as low, if not lower,
than any store in the country.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
NOBLE BLOOD.

Yais blasts OF n student Of noble
birth, and tho newspapers are making
mucA of II Americans Ike 70 traee
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Nobody doubts that It is the ex-
pectation of all parties concerned that
the United states Sand Filtration
Company will receive the contract for
the construction OF our new filter, reser-
voir and other improvements. The
whole transaction virtually excludes
other bidders. Thus an engineer draws
the plans. Is paid for supervising the
construction, and his company does
tho work. Under such circumstances
the contractors would have an easy
time in meeting the requirements,
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Almost two hundred styles of
Fur Neck Pieces from which TO
select. All bought direct from
two of the best manufacturers IN
this country, prices range from
SI.75 to S7s 90.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
THEATRICAL NOTES

The many patrons Of Docksteder's playI
house at Seventh and Shipley streets ard
finding much TO entertain and amuse m
the aggrega ton Of vaudeville talent whiciI
the management Is offering this week. II
g a bill of favortes all the way through
headed by that exceEent character actor
Harry LeClair, whose impersonations ard
adding very materially to the strength
of the bill during the week. The Word i
Trio. an excel-en- company of singers apI
pear 10 good advantage, and show somd
very pretty costuming. Brown Brothers
ana LILLIAN Wood. Al Lawson and Miss
Namon. the best % all woman bag punch
ers and several other high-class features
are contributing ITO the excellence of the
general performance. II present arrange
ments are carried out This will be the last
time Manager Docks.ader viii present
vaudeville at the Seventh and Shiples
street house
Evening journal., 1903-11-19
RHEUMATISI
Bone or Back Pains, Swollen 10
CURED
THROUGH THE BLOC

Botanic Blood Balm Kills the uric
poison in the blood which causes rlX
matism. and in its place gives pure. u
nourishlng blood. sending a rich. tinglk
Hood OF warm blood direct 10 the n
alNztd nerves, bones and joints, givH
w9rmth and strength just where ~
needed ana IN this way making a perf{
y. p. b. has cured hundreds of cal
where the sufferer has been doubled
Tor years. or where the Joints had be.
swollen 50 long they were almost britt
and perfectly rigid and stiff. yet B. B,
the bent back and made a perfect. last
cure after all other remedies had faiid
Leading Symptoms.
Bone pains, sciatica, or shooting PAL
up and down the leg; aching back
shoulder blades, swollen soints or swolI
muscles, difficulty in moving around
you have 20 use crutches; blood thin
skin pale; skin itChes and burns: shifti
pains; bad breath, etc. Botanic Bio
tom. give quick relief from the first dc
and permanently cure in a few weel
time.
Weak, Inactive Kidneys.
One Of the causes OF Rheumatism is Z
TO inactive kidneys and bladder. PainS
the loius and a feeling Of a dull. hca
weight In the lower part OF the Bowt
urnous taste IN the mouth or disagr
able odor Of the urine are some of d
leading symptoms. For this trouble tn
Is no better medicine than B. B. B..
stimulates all the nerves OF the kidnt
into action. opens up every channel n
was closed. and the result will be
healthy natural flow of urine and
passing off of the uric acid and all otl
diseased matter. and lasting cure MAJ
b. u. b. makes the kidneys and blad,
strong and healthy.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Two large audiences enjoyed the plays|
presented by yhe Myrkle-Harder Company
at the Opera House yesterday afternoon|
and last night. 1.-TWO Jolly Rovers'' and|
1.-THE Naval Cadet" were the plays given.
This afternoon the a.tTaotion is MY Jim"I
and tonight Secret Despatch" win be
presented. In addition 20 the regular per-
normance the company gives a number OF
vaudeville acts which have caused much
comment by reason Of their excellence.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

very important note in connection
with the series Of subscription concerts
to be given in Wilmington this season byl
the Philadelphia Orchestra is the fact
that at each concert the regular program
book containing complete historical and
descriptive notes about the program num-
bers will be furnished free Of charge TO
those who attend. These books are ex-
aotly similar to the ones prepared for
the regular Philadelphia season of this
great orchestra, and the notes are written
by the same authority, Phiip II. Goepp.
an author and musician of international
reputation, whose program notes are gen.
orally looked upon as the very best OF
their kind. This historical and descrlp-
tive data IS 50 interviewer with Interest,"
ing facts concerning the composers and
their compositions. that its reading par
takes almost the nature Of charming
romance, and as every number presented
Is treated in these notes. the audience is
at once placed en- rapport with what is
being played. This fac, only goes to show
that the management Of The orchestra is
Keeping Its promise in regard to giving
Wilmington exactly the same thing that
Philadelphia gets.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

DR.. II. r. swanbaok. the oldest living
Odd Fellow In Nebraska, Is the only man
in that State who wears the Iron Cross
.of Prussia, presented to him by Freder-
ick ".
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Th,rn is s3ne.hing unoanny IN teas'ei-
ling az area. speed m a balloon. No mat
ter aov violent tlre sale TIC saro1agt
himself is IN a dead calm.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Henry Sanger Snow has resigned the
Presidency OF the Brooklyn Polytechnic
Institute.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Miss Edgar. an Irish lady. is governess
20 the young Archduchess OF Russia, and
when her charge has grown up She will
enjoy handsome pension ana high social
rank.
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Right Rev. Thomas Fielding Scott. the
nr9t Bishop Of the Episcopal Church In
Oregon. was sent to that field In 1883 The
senl- Centennial OF his conservation will
Evening journal., 1903-11-19

Red uniforms present the best marks
Tor the ensmy's shot; nhc-sreeu comes
next brown ehirds vnise Austrian blush
Eray Is fcuaa ~ 10 tbs ls=S4 1--ls2-