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Evening journal., 1903-05-25
pEPEw ON CARTOONS.

Senator Depew while visiting Phila-
elphia on Saturday was interviewed on
the cartoon question. Tie genial Dhi.
losophy for which he Is noted shone In
his remarks. Said he: "Carto )ns viii
never hurt man unless he does
something to deserve -. l like cartoons
Immensely. They are like good funny
stories" The Senator recalled In
stances where the cartoon had accom-;
plished work that no writer could
do. but was unable TO merton any good
man or any righteous cause that ad
had suffered at the hands OF the artist.
Senator DeDew looks at the matter
from the viewpoint Of breadth ard cT-
perience A cartoon that is really Vi
cious will react upon the paper which
publishes II and win sympathy for the
victim; 30 everything is evened up
When the friends OF Blaine were seek
ing to make him tho candidate FOL
President in opposition 70 Harrison
and he had not then committed himself
he was caricatured in many OF the
leading papers. He had been over e
Philadelphia and was returning e
washington the next morning. A frien'
brought him the morning papers, an'
the editor watched him from sea
opposite. He picked up q famous New
York humorous publication, In whiel
there was a villainous full-oage car
toon OF himself. He studied It for
minute and then began to chuelSle In
way that was distinctly audible, an
which attracted the attention Of tn
other passengers. This shows how IN
great Blaine was affected by cartoons
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Examlnlna Rridaes.

Members OF the Levy Court went out
to Mill Creek hundred this morning for
the purpose of examining some bridges
in that vicinity. 1t is likely that a new
bridge will be built in that section
Adjutant Cotton, of the National
Guard Of Delaware. stated this morning
that the guard would be unable to turn
out in the Memorial Day parade next
Saturday. The guard would turn out
il arrangements could be made for the
parade to. move at o'clock, but De-
partment Commander Baugh, OF the
Grand Arruss had made all preparations
for 10 start 2 o'clock The guard
band has an engagement at Shellpot
Park at 3 o'clock. and therefore could
not head the guard delegation, and the
militiamen viii not so out without the
music
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
PENINSULAR PRESS
Good Roads.

From The Georgetown Democrat.
The immigration question is now an Inn
pirtant one. and our citizens are seeking
various means OF attracting population
here from other states and from abroad.
Good roads may be made most important
factor IN this work, and It would be well
for cur people to take measures that the
provisions Of the law are fully carried out.
The appropriations provided TO carry the
law into effect will be amply sufficient for
the purpose. and II good does not come of
II the fault will be with those who are ap-
pointed for the purpose. Economy and
good work should be tie watch-words Of
those who have the matter dn hand, and II
they should fail in these others should be
placed in charge who will do their whole
duty.
The plan should not be given up be-
cause OF the insufhcency Of those IN
charge, but 80 should be given a fair trial
and II must succeed.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
A GIFT TO DEMOCRATS.

Under normal conditions Wilmington
is q Republican city. and a Republican
mayor could be elected by several thou
sand majority. But the Democrats will
present solid front and the Republi-
cans VIII be represented by three tick
cts. At the two primaries OF the Re
publican party less than 5000 votes
were polled. while the Democrats at
their primary rolled up a vote OF 4,412.
This shows the difference between a
suicidal policy and one under which
there was a straight fight. with the
understanding that those who were vic
torious should be supported at the polls
by all
Had the Republicans Joined in COM
mon primaries, and each candidate
been given the chance to pon his fun
strength, At least 5000 votes would
have been cast, and the Democrats
would have been beaten from the start
But Addicks. before an array OF Repub-
licans opposed 10 his pretensions. took
his handful OF followers and bolted.
and our victory is thrown to the winds.
OF course. under these circumstances to
nominate a third ticket is an lmperti-
nence. It has nothing to stand upon.
In the Republican party there are but
two courses: We believe IN Addicks. In
his methods and in his policy OF pre-
venting common primaries, or we don't.
Those who accept one idea are Union
Republicans. the others are Regular
Republicans. Anyone who stands by
neither policy has no sentiments, and
is incapable OF thinking or OF following
the logic OF the situation. But we are
complaisant and under this policy OF
destruction let every man who can get
enough foolish friends to endorse him
file his nomination papers and be in at
the death.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
The Senator's Patience.

Chesapeake Bay almost cuts Maryland
In half geographically, and its effect is
nearly the same politically. From time
lmmemori0l It has been the custom OF the
State Legislature to select its United
States Senators, one from the Western
and the other from the Eastern Shore.
Not long ago the question was aptated,
and the newspaper devoting the most
space TO the question sent q very self
confident young man to interview Sena-
tor Arthur =. German. One might as well
expect to get funny story from the
Sphinx 6tself as TO get an interview from
the Senator. But the reporter was bss=s-
fully ignorant. He approached the Sena-
tor and remarked:
Senator we want to get an expression
OF opinion from you on the senatorship
question. You know my paper wields "a
great influence and mods public opinion. "
"You say your paper molds opinions "
said the Senator.
Yes, sir sal dthe brash young man;
nearly everybody waits TO see what my
paper viii say"
'Well( my boy" said the Senator with
smile, Il think I will wait TOO"
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
RAIN HELPED BERRIES
Strawberry Season viii Be Prolonaed
az Least a Week.

Laurel. May 25.-The injury TO the
fruit crop done b. late frosts. followed
by drought, which has lasted for more
than a month. caused the prediction'
that the strawberry crop would be fifty
per cent. smaller than usual, and up
to Friday last the shipments from
Laurel seemed TO warrant the predlc-
tlon. With the breaking Of the drought.
however, the crop seemed to take a
sudden turn. and Saturdays shipments
were the largest Of any day since June
26. 1891, when twenty-eight cars We're
loaded here.
Saturdays shipments aggregated
eighteen carloads, averaging about
twelve hundred quarts each. This
quantity would realty have loaded
twenty-one cars If distributed as usual,
but the sudden impulse In the crop
caught even experienced shippers nap-
ping, and the shortage OF cars cOmpell-
ed heavy loading.
Rains OF the last three days will have
the effect of prolonging the season at
least week, and will make the yield
from this date about normal Black
berries give promise of a good crop,
and will be shipped as early as June l. s
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
SUMMER SCHOOL FAKES.

Dover Is to have a summer normal
school intended. primarily, for the teach
ers OF Kent county. We do not know
how It viii he conducted nor what
means viii be employed 70 induce
teachers to attend. but we do know
that in the past this "so-called" normal
school has been filled with Kent county
teachers Who felt that attendance was
necessary in order to retain their GER
tifcates We say emphatically that no
superintendent OF free schools should
be allowed TO conduct a private school
at which the teachers under him may
become pupils. The temptation 70 use
his office as a means Of securing the at
tendance OF teachers at tho school. Is
too great It Is easy to require as part
OF the examination OF those seeking
certificates. a knowledge OF some
branch taught only at that particular
school We know Of instances in th'
past where teachers who has
taken advanced courses in meth
ods heard intimations that onll
the methods taught at a certain schoo
would be recognized. and that the
could not be learned with certaint'
elsewhere.
This summer school training is
tad, and nuisance. A teacher VIII
comes to her work in the fall with re
newed vitality and an abundance {
health and enthusiasm has some
thing that viii produce better result
than had she devoted her time to a K
Of speculation and half baked psycho'
ogy labeled methods We are willin
70 grant that our teachers should
well grounded in the subjects they al
expected TO teach. but that preparatic
should be made before they are gran
ed certificates. We want our childr'
TO lay aside their books for seaso
to get out OF the close school rooms al
experience little liberty, and the ear
est hard worked teachers have ecu
rights. We ndvise the teachers Of Ike
county to attend or remain at home
1uEt as they choose.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
A stranner in Boston.

He was a stranger, cycling through
Boston. You could tell II from the
cautious manner with which he picked
his way down the principal street II
was evening. A gentleman app cached
the cyclist. "Sir." said he, your beacon
has ceased its function" "Sir?' Your
lluminator. l say, is shrouded IN un-
mitigated oblivion" Really, ] don't
QUITE. "The effulgence OF your radi-
ator has evanesced." MY dear fellow
-. THE transversal ether oscila-
tions in your incandenser have been dis
continued" Just then an unsophiscated
little newsboy shouted across the way;
"IIev. mister your lamp is OUT!
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
THE WAYFARER
Bishop Ironed a shirt.

There is no churchman better known
the country over than Bishop Coleman.
He is always In demand IN the North,
the South, the East and the West. and.
despite his many duties. he always has
time to give friendly smile and help
ing word. He is particularly the friend
OF the children, who adore him.
Many stories are told OF the Bishop
but the following is n new one. although
the incident occurred when he was rec
tor OF ST. Johns parish. One warm day
he called at the home OF one OF his poor
est parishioners and found little girl
standing at an ironing table crying over
her futile efforts to iron a shirt.
What is the matter. my child?" ask
ed the Bishop IN his kindly tone.
MY mother Is sick In bed, and wani
to iron this shirt for my father and
can't" sobbed the little girl.
Thereupon the Bishop lay hold upor
the offending garment pulled IL thii
way and that. and under his direction
the little girl ironed the shirt.
There my child" triumphantly an
nounced the Bishop. Il have worn
shirt many a time that was ironed NJ
Setter than this. II is good enough 70
your father TO wear. and tell him I sai'
So"
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Could Not Live it Down.

A prominent clergyman was won't 70 ne
mark shat there was one incident In IDS
Mfe he could not live down" Wfierevea
ne went he heard the tale related Wide
pursuing his studies An the Divinity School
he held Sunday services at a nearby
chapel. few miles an the country.
One day a heavy dhunder shower came
up. and the preacher shortened his re
marks 20 enable the members of his rura-
congregation to reach home before th'
Storm should burst.
But the storm came Just az the servic'
ended. and the people were compelled t'
reuiefn In the chapel until the rain shoulc
cease.
When the divinity student came uowr
TO the group Of people about the door n
was thus greeted by character famous
IN the netghborhood: ''well. B., II youS
knowed IL wuz goin' to rain like thii
you might a gabbed on for an houl
longer"
Evening journal., 1903-05-25

Has old links expressed any pref
erence for next President o. these here
United States?"
Not yit; but he'll be heard from"
Think so?"
Know it. They broke up his moon
shine distillery last week, an hes as'in
the government once more"
DR.. S. n. D. North assumed yesterday
the dictatorship OF the Census Bureau II
Washington. ITO succeed William b. Mer-
riam.
Samuel Green, capitalist Of New
York city, and Captain Charles Holt are
interested IN the negotiations for tho pur-
chase OF the volcsno Popocatepetl On Mex
leo.
DR.. John Bancroft Devins, editor Of the
New York Observer, and Mrs. Devins have
just started on trip around the world. to
find cut what progress Prssbyterianisn is
making.
Edwin Wlldman the former Vice-Consul
General at hongkong has written let
ter In which he says that the Russians are
in Manchurta to stay. He sees no menace
In the occupation. but the opening Of the
doors OF commerce ITO the world.
McJiger-ChiclIen hearted? Well. I
should say: he's the limit.
Thingumbob-ls that so?
cJigger-NOth.ng can make him
nght. Why I've even seen him let a
man cheat him out of his turn In the
barber-shop. and he never said word
At New Romney, Kent, England a
set OF ancient stocks has been discoV-
cred In a cellar Of the Court House.
The manufacture of artificial rubies
which In appearance are as geod as the
natural stones. is now an accomplished
fact.
The National Museum at Belgrade
has come into possession Of q collee.
tion OF $4,000 Roman copper coins re-
Gently unearthed near a Servisn viii
lage. The oldest OF them belong II
the time OF CNracalla.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
CAUGHT AT RANDOM.

A Southern Sea elephant captured
by a whaling vessel on an island In
the Antarctic Circle has been received
By the National Museum at Washing
ton. It is an amohibian with but the
suggestion of trunk which has no
prehensile power.
The Increase in the foreign imports
Of Aianchuria In ten years has been.
in the various commodities 100 to 500
per cent. The customs revenue in 1902
was $4,000. The great growth in
trade has resulted from the free expor-
tation OF beans, bean cake, and bean
oil.
"Whar yo' boy now?" some on asked
the old Georgia darkey.
DE gover'mints talSin keer er him"
Dat so?'
Yes, suhl He's in de Fed'rul prison,
wid a nice gray suit on him.
Jack-Were you moved when the old
gentleman said you could never marry
his daughter.
Tom-Yes. was moved half way
across the sidewalk.
Little Wnlie-Sey pa, can you tell
me what anarchism is7
Pa-Anarchism, my son, is some kind
Of mouth disease, if I understand II
Alright.
Anxious Mothev-That young man
who calls on you twice a week stays
too late. You will have to sit down or
him.
Pretty Daughter--why, do, mamma
Mr.. Cleveland is not generally sup
posed to be much given to joking. But
II he were trying to have a little fur
with certain other persons, particularly
Mr.. Bryan. he could not do better thar
follow his present course.
preathitt County. Ky, is improving
The sentiment is growing there, 1t d
said. that it isn't right to assassinat'
a man on Sunday.
Rt, Rev. Julius A. Chatron, the Ro'
man Catholic bishop OF Ozaka, Japan
, who has lived and labored in the Orien
for thirty years. is visiting and lectur
ing in this country.
; Ike-KentuclSy court houses shoul'
, be made without doors.
Jake-Yes: It's rank cowardice L
shoot an innocent bystander from be
hind a door.
5 Geography Teacher-Name the loca
tion of DEVILS Lake.
8 TOMMY don't know just where
r is. ma'am, but know what it's made OF
all right
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
THE
TATTLER
The Man in the Street.

nc wan IN the street,
As might naturally be expected, VIII
liam M. Chase, the artist. knows q
great many young persons OF that ar
dstic temperament which dreams a lot
more than 1t does Among these is a
young woman who can write stories
and young man who can paint pic
lures. One day Mr.. Chase, who exem-
plihes the fact that Genius is half La
Dor, was talking to the young man
about his dreaming abilities. and mem
toned the young woman as another
one going along the same primrose
path OF dalliance.
I'D like to meet her." said the
young man, unabashed. Wont you
Introduce me? want that sort Of ar
tistic temperament in the woman
marry"
"Of course I will" replied Mr.. Chase.
sarcastlcally. 1T would be a great
combination, and you could be ever
lastingly busy illustrating the stories
she doesn't write with the pictures you
don't paint"
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
Yes, Stop Lying.

From the Milford News and Advertiser.
The Wilmington Sun is telling the peo-
pie OF that city how TO promote harmony.
and that this may be accomplished asks
the "so-called Regulars to stop lying
about the division I'M the Union Republi-
can ranks. Most anybody can tell what
remedies to use for the bite OF a serpent,
but better than the remedy IS the precau-
ton OF keeping out Of the way OF the
snake. Mr.. Addloks has caused the dis
sension by debating where he has no right
TO dictate, and now there is trouble. The
Wilmington Sun. or no Union Republican
pape-. need accuse the Regular Republican
organs OF lying about the situation. Tho
condition shows for itself. We have seen
enough OF Wilmington City politics TO MS
sure us that had Addicks no personal spite
TO vent. there would be harmony in the
party then long enough to hll tho muni-
cipal offices with Republicans. That is
one thing Wilmington has always looked
AFTER and it is hard for the men that
make up the votes OF both factions. to sec
things slipping out OF their hands because
OF the cupidity OF one man. notwithstand-
ing what the Sun mas TO say TO the con-
trary.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
1T is JUST so so.

The Democratic ticket is not 30 bad
and not so good; It is just ''middlin'," )"
which after all means that It is Demo-
cratic. Mr. Bird who won his nomina-
ton over two opponents who are vote
getters, is young man with good
record and is generally respected. II
there is danger in his election It win
come from inexperience in such a po-
sltion, or from those influences which
secured his nomination, and win un-
doubtedly seek 70 control him.
Passing over the rest OF the ticket
and coming 10 Council, we find the
D mes OF several men who should not
be elected under any circumstances
No man on the ticket who is now hold
ing seat in Council should be re-
elected. We do not need to give our
reasons at length: this Council has
been disgrace, the city's money has
been wasted. contracts have been
given to the highest bidders and the
Democratic members are responsible
for It. These candidates deserve re-
buke for daring to come before the
people for reelection. and that rebuke
should be shared by the party which
placed them in nomination. The
jamestown junket matter does not
seem to have had any effect. and the
equally pernicious matter OF the gar
boge contract awards seems TO have
been overlooked. But It should not be
overlooked At the election.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
No Middle Ground.

Fro mthe Sussex Republican.
The Wilmington campaign goes on apace.
Frantz the AddiclSs candidate who would
not have common primaries, because he
was sure to be defeated, but who tried to
get on the Republican ticket after he was
made the AddiclSs nominee and thus secure
a nomination which he could not secure by
a majority vote has come out and an
nounced himself as an out and out Addicks
man. This announcement was unneces-
sary, because he was known to be an Ad-
dicks man long ago. but he has been driven
to declare himself. This places certain
self-cailed Regulars who are candidates
on the Addicks ticket in a rather uncom-
Portable position. They are trying to pose
as Republicans and denying any affiliation
with Addicks. but now the head Of their
ticl5et has declared himself, they must
henceforth be considered Addicls' men and
Addicl1s' candidates. or withdraw from
Addicks ticket These men who continue
on tho Addicks ticket recognize AddiclCs
ms their leader and become co-conspirators
with him TO secure control Of the admin
istration OF the city OF Wilmington. We
are glad any middle ground has been
made impossible and these men, who have
been IN sympathy with Addcks and sup
porting him quietly, while posing as Re
publicans, are compelled by their acts 10
publicly declare their allegiance 20 Ad-
dicks and his plans. 1t Is true that some
impossible Republicans are stil1 talking OF
a common ticket, but as this. according tc
the Addicks ultimatum. could only mean
AddiclSs' man Frantz Tor Mayor, and the
turning over OF the city TO Addicks, thess
people who are in favor OF a common
ticket, must be so on that basis and are IN
fact advocates OF the Addicks conspiracy
and to be classed as Addicks men
Evening journal., 1903-05-25

The Newark Ledger has long edi-
torial on the political weak man." and
endeavors to make 1t appear that he is
more to be pitied than censured. Per-
hnps; but there is no way OF protecting
society but by making each man re-
Hponsible for his acts Doubtless the
man who steals, or who perjures him
self is weak, but when we begin to ex-
cuse him on that ground society has no
protection. The only way we know of
making men strong is to hold them sc-
eountable for their acts A contrary
doctrine Is pernicious.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
DIED.

HAYNES Entered into rest at smyrna
Del. May q. 1903, the Rev. Thomas H.
Haynes.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral from Asbury NJ. r.
Church. Smyrna, Del, on WEDNESDAY
May, q, at II. 80 o'clock a. m. lnterment
at Wilmington and Brandywine Gene
terry, Wilmington. Delaware.
McGoWAN-In this city on the sAth IN
slant. Alexander McGowan.
Relatives and friends are respecuuiiy
invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, north
west corner Of Third and Lombard streets,
on wednesday morning at o'clock. Sol
emn mass Of requiem at ct. Mary's
Church. Interment at Cathedral Cemstery.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25

The great automobile race from Paris
to Madrid, which occurred yesterday
resulted in carnage all along the line.
There seems to have been every sort OF
acldent imaginable. Many Of the cars
we're smashed. people were run over
and killed and one man was burned to
death. The route was strewn with
wrecks, and the list OF fatalities is
large. The sport" was stopped by the
officials, much to the chagrin Of those
competitors who are yet alive.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
WILL VISIT IRELAND
Cooks in Prominent Families Take
Long Vacation Trip Abroad.

A number OF prominent Wilmington
families are interested in the trip to
Europe Of a number OF young women
early next month. They have been In
the employ Of these families, chiefly as
cooks, for many years, and their SER.
vices are highly valued.
They expect to sail on the Oceanic
from New York on June 3, and will be
abroad three months. They will spend
two weeks IN England. after which they
will visit Scotland for short time ana
will spend the remainder Of their vaca-
ton in visiting friends and relatives IN
Ireland. Those composing the party
are Mary T. Mullen, Mary Henernen'
Mary Heating, Jane Keating, RATE
Flaherty and Della Flaherty.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
avoided speeIfeatIon.

A wen-l1nown Presbyterian minister Of
Camden is never happier than when rs-
lating his pet anecdotes concerning court
ehip and marriage. one OF his favorfer'
Uanch he usually reserves for wedding
breakfasts, Is OF a young couple OF hi'
scquainsance who had been married by
Quaker. Immediately after the ceremony
the Quaker said to the bridegroom;
Friend, thou art at the end OF thy
troubles"
A few weeks later the men came to the
minister, boiling over with rage, having
found his wife a regular vixen, and saad
Il Thought you said was at the end o.
my troubles"
so 1 did. friend. but did not say whioi
snd. replied the Quaker.
Evening journal., 1903-05-25
al'se a.comin'p

Mandy, now de stahs am shinln
An de yallah moon am climbin'
Use a-comin' sho's. yo' bawn;
Wotch an wait fun me, meh baby,
Yo'se a-g'wine tuh see me maybe,
Walkin' todes 20 thu de Gavin.
Does 20 feel dem breezes huslin'
Settin' all de leaves tuh ruslin'?
Does yo' smell de viii grape vine
BY DAT lille brook dats tinglin'
Thu de families roun it twinkiin'
Use a-comin'. amt it hne2
On'y hyah dem treefrogs calm
les behaze de dew am fallin;
Lfsen tub de whipoo'will;
Cross desc steDpin' stones so handy