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Evening journal., 1903-03-14
rhe prlnks wsre aon0 HIm.

1t shouldn't be told. as the writer's
life is not insured, but It's too good to
keep. Not so funny on paper, possi-
bly,, but in real life, very. A certain
young man who has not attained his
majority as yet, coming in late one
night, decided he would have to have
a drink OF water or famish. Making
his way to the kitchen, cropping in the
dark, he suddenly struck a bucket of
water which had been left on the floor.
Thinking the water therein was to be
taken upstairs. he seized a glass, took
dip and then a mouthful. Suddenly
"S-p-i-r-t went the liquid. 'Wowl
murderl What in - have 1 taken
Oh, it's poison. ugh"
Rushing to the spiggot he washed
his mouth one, two, three and four
times, not stopping until he had salts
fled himself that all trace of the pol
son" had been washed away. Wonder
ing what next would occur-internally
he crept up to bed and finally went
to sleep. When the family assembled
at the breakfast table the next morn
ing this young man asked;
Mother, what was In that bucket on
the dining room floor last night?"
Mustard water, my son. Why dc
you ask?"
Nothing. only it tasted like mouth
OF Hades"
Imagine the roar that followed from
the brother who had dangled his peda
lextremities therein for a cold.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
TIE SBw COUNTY BILL

The Holcomb bill for the creation OF
a new county. 10 be known as Will
mington, will probably not be urged st
this session, owing 10 strong opposi-
tion. but many points in its favor have
been overlooked. In the first place Il
would allow Wilmington something
like adequate representation In the
General Assembly without allowing her
vote IN that body 10 dominate II would
avoid a part OF the present absurdity
OF the inequality OF the vote. At pres
ent when II comes 10 sending repre-
sentatives to the Legislature. II takes
twelve Wilmington voters TO equal one
Kent county voter. while when it comes
to electing State officers their vote,
are equal This shows the absurdlt,
OF the present arrangement.
Then II the city and county linei
were the same we should get rid Of thl
present dual government Either W,
should abolish the Levy Court or Coun
ell. and one body would be less cum
bersome and more economical. Tn
tendency in all States is for the larg
cities TO be made into separate coun
ties for the convenience Of govern
lment
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

There are several ways Of looking at
the bill TO increase the salaries OF the
Levy Court commissioners. As an alb
rtract question we think that TO get
good and experienced men TO spend the
time that is now required Of "a Levy
Courtman. $1,000 is not excessive. II
we were certain Of efficient service at
the hands Of the men filling this office
we should unhesitatingly recommend
the increase. We believe IN paying
proper salaries to public officials. and
in hedging them about 30 that th'
temptation 10 take illegal fees shall b
removed. Those who are familiar with
Levy Court matters know that tbs
office OF Levy Court commissioner re.
quires almost the fun time OF the In.
cumbent. Can we expect efficient ser
vice, then. Tor a salary OF less than g..
200 per year?
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
Home.

There lies a little city in the hills;
White are it's roofs, dim is each dwell
ing's door,
And peace with perfect rest its bosom
fills.
There the pure mist, the pity Of the
sea,
Comes as white. soft hand. and
reaches DER tff
And touches its still face most tender
ly.
Unstirred and calm, amid our shift
ing years,
10! where It lies, FAR from the clash
and roar,
with quiet distance blurred, as II
thro' tears.
o heart. that prayest 80 for God to
send
Some loving messenger TO 20 before
And lead the way 10 where thy long
ings end,
BE sure. be very sure. that soon will
come
His kindest angel, and through that
still door
Into the Infinite love will lead thee
home.
Edward Rowland sill.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
eask,tbaII at Y. M. c. A.

This is basketball day at the Young
Mems Christian AEsociationl There
are to be three games during the day
and all the contests are expected 70 De
interesting. The first game will Ibe
played this afternoon between tne
Juniors and the Brownson teams. Ihe
principal game will be played tonight
between the first team of the assoclar
ton and the st. Paul's Guild, OF Ches-
ter. There will also be a contest De-
tween the Y. NJ. c. A. second team and
the Volunteers.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

they must still be restrained by law.
Those who have seen these matches
have observed q crowd OF men and
boys and the man with the gun. The
cover is sprung and reveals the bird.
Perhaps 1t looks frightened then with
returning confidence begins to peck at
the stones and to make itself comfort
able. stones and sticks are thrown at
II to make it rise. and when it scars
away it receives a load or two OF shot,
which adds greatly to the enjoyment
Of the spectators. Perhaps a leg or a
wing is broken and it puts forth its
efforts to reach a place OF safety. But
no such place is to be found. Boys
with guns menace it. Every dog is on
the alert and the whole world seems
bent on It's destruction. Perhaps 1t
finds shelter in some swamp, where its
life nutters away.
II would be fine act OF the Legisla-
ture, forsooth, to legalize this butchery.
II men must shoot, let them break
glass balls. or riddle a barn door, but
let them not slaughter a lot OF birds,
not for food, but in the name OF sport.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
Differ

This is only few OF the errors. and
we give them as a sample OF the whole.
To show the accuracy OF the Every
Evenings estimate we note that It has
credited the Journal with twenty-five
copies sold by an agent who doesn't
handle our paper at all.
Our contemporary also includes IN
Its estimate all OF its counter sales, but
does not include one-half OF ours, be-
cause Il can't get them. That is an
error OF at least a thousand copies. To
it's own credit It places copies sent to
other States and foreign countries" and
free papers" Thus It runs its circu-
lation up ESQ more. but It does not
mention those items IN estimating its
rivals circulation. All OF which may
show the animus OF this juggler.
The Every Evening is discreetly 81
lent about it's down state circulation.
but one may discover from it's own
figures that its total circulation on the
Peninsula, outside Of Wilmington. is
something less than 1000. why doesn't
Il publish these figures? Because II
would show that It is several hundred
short Of the circulation OF the Evening
Journal We challenge It to the proof
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
A PIGEON SHOOTING BILL

The following letter from Willard
Hall Porter. secretary OF the Society
FOR the Prevention OF Cruelty 20 AMI
mails. calls attention to an attempt on
the part Of somebody to revive the
cruel sport OF pigeon shooting:
&c the Editor Of The Evening Journal.
NSir: A bill has been introduced in
the House OF Representatives at Dover
TO prohibit the shooting of pigeons dur
ing certain seasons OF the year. II Is
believed Q speak advisedly), that un-
der this innocent title. the object OF the
proposed law is to legallze the use OF
live pigeons as targets in shooting
matches.
The Delaware Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Animals has en-
tered its protest against any such
measure. with it's friends. in the Gen.
erai Assembly. We now desire 70 make
our protest TO the public through tn,
columns Of the press.
Two years ago. after a full ventila.
tion OF the subject, a similar projec
failed. Our arguments used then hav
only been strengthened by time. Tn
session is SO near its end. that pro
tests, 70 be made effectual. must b
made at once. We again ask for tn
same powerful and unanimous supper
from the public press OF the State. :
successfully given us in the conte'
two years ago. Very truly yours,
Willard Hall Porter.
Secretary Del. S. p. c. A..
Wilmington. Del. March 1S, 1908.
Here Is onofhnr r,,aa SIRE 70 kill
sportsmen. 10 called. can't find mo
exhiliradng pastime than that
standing up in line and banging avn
At lot Of helpless and harmless bird
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

by the builders Of the great
railroad that connected the East with the
West. The article shows careful prepara-
tlon and adherence ito facts. and is appro-
priateiy illustrated by N. c. Wyeth. For
lovers Of fiction there are stories by David
Graham Phillips, Samuel Merwin, Will
liam Graham Phillips, Samuel Merwin,
William Hamilton Osborne and a serial
story OF intense interest entitled Hiram
Bennet's Gold Nine" by Henry Wallace
Phillips. A mastery anticle, by Senator
George Frisbie Hoar, OF Massachusetts, on
The Art OF Eloquence," will prove valu-
able to all who aspire to public speaking.
The March 10 Story Book is out under an
attractive cover by Ike Morgan. The list Of
stories in This number is particularly
strong, beginning with one by Octave
Thanet, entttled 1.-The Touch OF the Van
ished Hand" perhaps the strongest short
story ever written by this famout au-
'ahor NJ. Quad. the well known humor-
I list contributes a very funny rural story
entitled, Love and Litigation" rhi:
number also contains the story which tool
the first prize of $500 in the recent story
4
contest. lit d. entitled "A Miracle OF Mad
ness, by Charles Eugene Banks, and IS Z
Psychological study OF wonderful strength
pathos and human interest. Ernest Nc
Gaffey. known as the Poet Laureate o
| Chicago, contributes a wierd tale, entitle,
1.-The Demon Fly" which has the strengtl
of some Of Poes best work. Kennett Har
ris has a romance OF the days OF chivalry
entitled Without Seconds" The Hon. w
H. Hinnichsen, formerly member OF Con
gross and Secretary OF State OF Illinois
and treasurer Of the Democratic Nations
COMMITTEES. contributes a clever conceH
entitled Mrs. Garew's Little Game" 1
the series OF short story masterpieces, tn
selection for this number is "The Lon
Exile" by Count Leo Tolstoi. which Nh
author considers as one Of his two mo:
artistic stories. other stories are by WI
liam Bless Charles II. Robinson and v,
nita G.ebsrt.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
Thouaht 1t Wa. the skeleton.

A story at the expense OF a young
art student in this city is now being
told by his friends, although 1t will
have to be taken to him for vertical
ton. His subject one evening was that
OF a skeleton, upon which he had ex-
pended great study and labor. That
night as the aforesaid young man was
counting Morpheus and had about won
his suit, a terrible AMI hair-raising rat
tie OF "bones?" smote his ears.
"Oh. Lord. the skeletonl" he gasped.
With teeth chattering and head COW
cred he awaited further conviction, but
what next greeted him was: "Mr.
Blank, a slat has dropped from meath
your bed. You'd better fix It or you'll
be on the floor"
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

wife, and went home and hid the
money under the carpet in his bed
room.
1t being in. the spring, his wife the
next day, without consulting her hus-
band, started housecleaning. She
started in her husbands bedroom by
taking up the carpet, under which she
found the $25.
When the husband returned home IL
did not take him long to discover that
his money was gone. Although much
crestfallen, he upheld his idea of a
sport and never made a kick. BY some
means, however, the story recently got
out. and since that the husbands
friends have been making things un-
pleasant for him.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
SOLD FOR TAxES
County Treasurer Sells More Proper
tics for Arrears.


The following properties were sold
by Receiver OF Taxes and County
Treasurer Rettew this morning in de-
fault OF taxes:
Property at No. 2i7 Lombard street,
owned by Catharlne Blake. to Belle
Richards. FOR SAL. The amount OF taxes
due was $3S.S1.
The Peter Durham property. at b
street and New Castle avenue was sold
to Constable l.. c. Jones for f26. There
was S22.06 due for taxes.
Belle Richards bought the Lewis e.
Guides property, at Ninth and DUPONT
streets, for $29. The taxes against the
property was S26.76.
William VI. Lee, property at A and
Heald streets, was purchased by
Charles Green for S3741. the amount
OF the taxes due.
The property OF Michael Maloney, al
Ninth and DUPONT streets. was sold tC
Henry i. Newlin for S31. The amount
OF taxes due was S26.O7.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
A OIROuLArIoN LIAR EXPOSED

We don't wish to dignity the circula-
ton juggler on the Every Evening with
much attention. but since he deliber-
ately tried to injure our business by
publishing a table the other day pur-
porting 10 give list OF the various
papers sold by the agents, we take a
little space to show how maliciously he
made his figures lie.
We take almost at random five agents
from the Every Evenings published
list. and give it's figures. the number
Of Evening Journals actually taken by
them. and the difference between the
two:
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

The United States in the attempt tc
settle the vexed problem of the friars
lands, sent an ambassador to the vati-
can, although that act was without pre-
cedent There was a desire to meet
the actual demands OF the Philippine
situation without offending those who
held the church lands. But It seems
that advantage is being taken OF our
generosity, since 1t is said that the
friars are demanding for their holdings
sums twice as great as they have Of
fered 10 take from private parties. 1t
may be that the United statee Govern
ment will have TO resort to condemna-
ton proceedings.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

customs that 1t was hard for even the
Car to break through
When Nicholas sent out Invitations
to the powers of the world to attend
"a peace conference there was instant
scepticism. He was charged with
some sinister design, yet the confer
ence at The Hague resulted in a better
understanding between the partici-
pants, and its conclusions have al
ready resulted in preventing wars.
Now the Czar issues a manifesto
granting certain sweeping reforms, the
chief OF which is full religious liberty.
II this is carried out in the proper
spirit, 1t means immunity from perse-
oution for the Jews as well as for
Protestants and Catholics. IL took
courage TO promulgate that decree,
since the Car is the head OF the Greek
Church. and as such is really wor-
shipped.
It is not surprising that This later
Romamoff should have discovered that
Russiais need was for more liberal
and advanced government In the
veins OF the Czar flows an admixture
OF blood, and the harsh strain of his
forefatheus has been modified by the
milder strain of other races. Besides,
no people is amy longer isolated. Mod
ern ingenuity has annHhilated space
put the means OF education In the
hands Of the people and taught the
solidarity OF mankind Under these
circumstances, dynasty TO maintain
it's power must be benehcent-
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
RussIA,s FoRwARp srnInE

Russia is rapidly laying aside the
customs Of the middle ages and is ad-
vancing in governmental reforms ais
well as I'M material things. The
grandfather OF the present Car when
he issued his decree against serfdom
prepared the way for many reforms
The recent sovereigns OF the great en-
pire have ev1nced a more liberal spirit
than that shown by the ministry, ant
probably a greater advance would hav,
been made were 1t not for the fact tina
! the ministers have been intrenched ii
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
arheu shaIt Not covet, ste.v

As the Wayfarer was leisurely walk
ing down town enjoying his usual after
dinner cigarette one day recently, he
encountered a youth hardly I'm his
teens. He noticed in taking In" the
boy, his eyes seemed riveted on his
hand holding the cigarette. The Way
farer venturing a shot, said: Want
it?" holding out the cigarette al the
same time.
Sure" said the kid, didn't youse
see me eyln er?" He got It.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

And II happened that the Regular
Republicans supported the local option
bill, while many OF the Union Repub-
licans did not. We will wager our
hat, nevertheless, that the Prohibition
lists will support the Union Republican
ticket the next time.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
WARSH|PS Off
FOR HONDURAS
caribbean Squadron, Under
Admiral Coghlan, to Protect
American interests
REBELS CAPTURE ANOTHER TOWN

Consul at celba says Conditions There
Are Desperate and Many Americans
Are In Daneer-oevernment Officials
Fleeing.
Washington. March 1.-THE Carrib-
bean squadron, under the command OF
Admiral Coghlin. has been ordered to
Honduras, where the revolution is as
cunning serious proportions, to protect
American interests. Late yesterday af-
ternoon Acting Secretary of the Navy
Darling sent the following cable In
structions to Admiral Coghlan, at San
Juan.
Proceed with squadron, Olympia,
Panther, Marian. Vixen and Brutus
(collier) protection American interests
Puerto Cortez and Ceiba, Honduras.
Communicate with Minister Author
lied to leave Vixen (tender) under
commandant at San Juan"
The navy department decided to
send Admiral Coghlan to Honduras
on the theory that a flag ofnceri pres
ent on the scene would be In position
to take such steps as may be neceS-
sary for the protection Of ApierIcah1iIis
terests without constant reference to
the department here. The presence OF
squadron instead OF single ship It
was thought also would have q salu-
tary effect. ~
Government officials Fled. M
New Orleans, La, March 1t.-Tho
steamship Duncan, which arrived here
from Ceiba. Honduras, reports the de-
feat of the Sierra or government forces
at that town by the reYolutionists sup,
porting Bonilla. Six men we're Killed
and IA wounded. The town and fort
were captured by the revoiutionists.
The leading government officials fed
to the United States on the Duncan.
The captain OF the Duncan bears q
request from Mr. Windt. United
States consul at Celia which was
telegraphed last night 20 Secretary
Hay, asking the government TO send
la United States man-of-war to Ceiba
at once. as the condition OF aifairs
there is desperate and the many
Americans in and around that town
are in danger.
The Duncan brought up among other
passengers General Matuto.. who was
commanding the government forces on
the Atlantic coast: Colonel Larunz
commanding the department OF Ceiba;
Colonel Barrios, collector OF customs
at Ceiba, and Senor Luis Blanco; the
mayor OF the town.
The passengers we're all Of the opin
ion that Bonilla had triumphed else
where also, and that the republic
would soon be in his hands,
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
Was Not the Nan Arrest.d.

Charles McCollom, OF No. 206 Adams
street, was not the man arraigned in
City Court yesterday. charged with
drunkenness. McCollom has been
greatly annoyed by the publication Of
his name, and desires to be vindi-
Gated.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
CANNOT SMOKE IN THE STATION
Order Has Been Issued BY suPerin-
tendent Prohibiting It in French
Street Depot.

An order has been issued by 6uperin-
tendent Barnard that smoking in the
waiting rooms of French street station
would be abolished after today. Sew
eral complaints have been 'inade5 and
as the general waiting room is now
used as much by ladies as gentlemen,
the habit has become a nuisance. All
employees have received orders to rig
idly enforce this order.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
RICKETY CHILDREN.

Loose joints, bow legs, big
head, and soft bones-mean
rickets. 1t is a typical disease
for the best workings of SCOTS
Emulsion.
For the weak bones SCOTS
E m ulsion supplies those
powerful tonics the hypophos-
phites. For the loss of flesh
SCOTS Emulsion provides the
nourishing cod-liver oil.
SCOTS Emulsion corrects
the effects of imperfect nour
ishment and brings rapid i'm
provement in every way 1to
rickety children.
Send for Free Sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, 400 Pearl St. N. y
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
l.ai.n A..ooiatIon to Mest.

The Wilmington Auxiliary Of the
>-ational Indian Association will meet
at the home of Mrs. George Z. Ian;
on the Boulevard, at Twenty-third
street. on Monday afternoon at
Ioic1Ock
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
West End Defeated arounson.

The Brownson basketball team man.
aged TO keep the West End Team busy
last night in defeating them by the
score OF % to 10, and the game was ex-
citing from start to finish. AS usual
West End Library was filled even TO
the rafters. and the spectators were lib
eral with their applause. The teams
lined up as follows:
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
DIED.

this city on the lAh instant,
Eliza Casey. aged 42 years.
relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from her lafe
residence. No. az West Eighth street, on
Tuesday afternoon, at o'clock. Inter
mcnt private at Wilmington and Brand
wine Cemetery. .
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
co,d,o,or FeII Upon Track.

Conductor W. r. Parker, of the Penn
svlvania Railroad Company, while
walking along the tracks at Seventh
and Railroad last might fell upon the
tles. badly brIising his knee. He was
forced to go to his home.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
,a.ion car and Enaine RuiIt.

A combination car and engine for
Tho p e r. Railroad has been turned
ont INV the Jackson & Sharp Company:
The car is to be used by the. officials OF
the company for inspection tours and
other official business.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

Council passed an ordinance reQuir-
ing Tenders on the street cars subject
10 its approval. Only a peculiar kind
OF fender meets its approval Is IL
possible that Council had it's fender
settled IN advance.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
saaaed EIahtsen Ducks.

Clifford L. Perkins and Harry We'll
din. of Holly Oak, have returned from
a cunning trip down the Chesapeake
Bay. They bagged 1S black ducks.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14
ra ln..aII InterIoekine switohss.

1nterlocking switches will be put IN
,,,,.,-;ca ,,-tC,s of Elkton on Monday on the
pennsylvania Railroad ana Sne SI as'oI utorN
signals at that place VIII De "Oe"
doned.
Evening journal., 1903-03-14

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