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Evening journal., 1904-03-04
MoLAssEs Or VINEGAR.

Certain OF the Southern papers have
started a crusade against gush and
slush in connection with personal mem
ton. It is boldly stated that an de-
butantes are not lovely an brides arc
not charming and citizen who has
made his pile is not necessarily a lead
ing townsmen The worm will turn
and the revolt VIII be appiauded Il St
doesn't so too far one Southern paper
illustrates the nature the reform shoulc
take in the following personals:
John Doyle, our groceryman, is do
ling poor business. Iis store is dusty
dirty, noxiously odoriferous. How can
he expect 20 do much2
"The Rev. Styx preached Sunday
might on Charity Tho sermon was
punk If the reverend gentleman would
live up "a little closer TO what he
breaches he'd have bigger congrega-
iions.
Dave Smokey died last Saturday OF
his home In this place, The doctor
gave IL out as henrt failure. The fact
is. he was drunk, and whiskey Us what
killed him. His home was rented
shack on Roudy street.
Married Miss Sylvia Rhodes and
James Canhan, last Saturday evening
in the Baptist parsonage. The bride %
a very ordinary town giR, who doesn't
know any more than a rabbit about
cooking, and who never helped her
mother three days IN her life She Is
not "a beauty by any means and has a
gait like "a fat duck The groom Is
well-known here as an up-to-date
loafer. lie has been living off the old
folks all his life, and don't amount to
shucks. They viii have hard life
while they live together, and the News
has no congratulations to offer. for we
don't believe any good can come from
such a union
Now doubtless the idea contained in
the above Is just as honest, and perhaps
more so, than the prevailing style, but
how long would the paper continue tc
circulate. If you gave a plain account
Of John Jones' life It might delight
William Smith, but williams turr
would probably come within a week
No the dear public wants the truth
about II sugar coated just as an i'm
dlvidual does. and most business i.
conducted on the motto that "you car
catch more flies with molasses thar
with vinegar"
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
Not to be Endured.

From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Dominica needs a spanking. 1t does not
en- TO make much difference which Of
hands OF brigands pretend to be in
ntrol foolish and intoerable disre-
s nd Of law and order and justice seems
4 characterize the course OF the Govern
n mt. Respect FOR comfy or the observ-
ce of International obligations is not
I be looked for from hordcs OF semi
'ases and consequently all who come
touch with the Dominlcans must be
prepared to submit to semi-savage treat
nL The United States. being nearest
the island. suffers most noticeablv from
HIS Incompetence and brutality. and our
Government has patiently made allow
ices for innumberab.e SHORTCOMINGS and
IS foregone retaliation for as many out
> ses that would not have been permitted
/ n an instant from responsible and ac-
dntaole people; but even to our forbear-
zee there must be limitations.
A Inc should be drawn, and II ought
10 be drawn where the Domlnicans show
utter inability TO appreciate the rights
private property, coolly approprlating
whatever goods. chattels or beloneinfr
icy happen to want and are permitted
4 lay hands on. Their latest perform
1ace, that OF a stealing an American tug
tnd putting useless old cannon on board
constitute the beginning OF a national
navy is so grotcsque as to be utterly
a9surd but Az the same time It Is a
piece OF piracy that should be sharply
punished.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
AN AausE oF AurHoRIrY

The fight against Senator Smoot be-
gan on the assumption that he was a
polygamlst. That having been denied,
and apparently absolutely disproved,
the agitation went on. It is not call
culated to increase our pride in Ameri-
can institutions 70 see committee Of
the senate gravely going over evidence
OF mans religious belief, and inquir-
ing minutely into the affairs OF re-
ligious Organization.
The Catholics would not stand It and
the Methocists would not stand It..
President Smith evmced wonderful
control in politely answering questions
which contained a sinister meaning and
which were Intended TO make him and
his faith appear ridiculous. They
wanted to know an about his revela-
tions direct from heaven. but had he
the most convincing proof It is doubt
ful whether it would have convinced
certain OF his iaauisitors.
Mr.. smith might very properly have
refused TO answer certain Of the ques-
tions hurled at him. on the ground Of
their impertinence. It is a round
about way 10 accuse man
TO attack his faith ana then
TO assume that he does or does not dc
certain things because Of that faith.
The Senate has never had but on,
question TO settle in this matters
Reed smoot a polygamist? II has
reason to ask that question only be
cause there Is a law Of the Unite,
States prohibiting polygamy. When s
goes beyond this point it is assumin.
powers that have never been given Il
IL.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
MoNrRosErHoRNroN.cRusApE

A colored man a few days ago In an
article in local paper declared that the
union Republican leaders had prepared
the resolutions which were to be
adopted by the colored men at their
in Dover yesterday. We
don't know what truth there is i'm the
statement but it would have been wen
had they coached the Rev. Mr. Thorn
ton in the matter OF his speech.
There are signs that the race issue
viii be prominent in the next campaign.
and this colored clergyman and his
friends are increasing the agitation.
This boasting Of his excellent blood.
and much more rot OF the same nature
Indicates the need Of gag. in the in
terests Of the colored people.
Whoever drew the resolutions should
receive a premium. The last one. FOR
instance, pledges the colored vote tc
"any man who is willing to go on rec.
ord as opposed to Legislation against
the negro" But that may put him in
an embarrassing position.
It is possible that in many districts
the candidates, Republican. Union Re.
publican, Democratic and Prohibitions
will be willing to give such pledge. II
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
-pENNeYLvANlA IMpRoveMgNrs

AS we said a few days since, the am
nounced purpose Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad to discontinue local improve
ments TN some indefinite date cannot
be explained on any theory Of economy;
nor does 1t appear to be in keeping
with the general policy Of the company.
It is given out that this is a part Of
its policy Of retrenchment, but almost
every day announcement is made OF
some vast expenditure to be made to
some branch Of the system. For in
stance, this morning the story Of plans
involving an expenditure Of $4,000, 600
for Pittshurg is given out.
TO abandon the work on the elevated
structure here when It is almost hall
completed is lnexpllcable in view Of the
fact that every energy has been directed
towards securing faster service be-
tween New York and Washington.
Grades have been reduced and the lire
Strengthened where only a few feet Of
curve could be eliminated. A new
bridge was built at Irenton to save a
little distance, and the tracks elevated
through Chester, New Brunswick and
Elizabeth. And yet, with the work in
Wilmington incomplete there must re-
main a weak link in the chain, and the
time schedules must still provide for a
slow speed through this city. It seems
that this is Of moro Importance to the
railroad than it is to the city OF Will
mington.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
FRIDAY. MARCH 4, 1904.
AopE EoR oua sAlPYARps.

The Importance Of the Delaware and
Chesapeake ship canal TO commerce is
becoming more evident as the question
is aeitated. It's value as matter Of
national defence is also very apparent.
1t is because these features may be
made so plain that there is hope Of
securing favorable action from Con-
gress.
That It would develop commerce that
would pass up and down the Delaware
cannot be questioned, and neither can
1t be doubted that Wilmington would
receive a part Of the benefit.
But there is one feature that should
Impress the people of Wilmington,
which has been overlooked. The pro-
eress Of wilmington has been largely
identified with our shipbullding indus
try. and this must be an important fac
tor in the future il the city is to grow
and prosper
a story in The Evening Journal yes
terday makes plain the close relation
Of the proposed canal to our ship-build-
ing interests. Under present condi-
tions we are cut Off from the Chesa-
peake. There are craft OF all kinds at
all seasons in that bay and its tribu-
taries that have put in Tor repairs. or
which are to be overhauled as soon as
their cargoes arc discharged.
When bids are asked for our viii
mington firms are at a disadvantage
TO secure the contract here means that
the craft have to be brought around at
sea. There is the cost Of the passage
from Baltimore and return, the insur-
ance. the payment OF the expenses OF
the trip. and oftentimes there are de-
lays due to storms.
with the canal, our shipbuildlne
firms could compete with any firm on
the Chesapeake Bay. as a tug could
tow any craft 10 Wilmington in a few
hours and at a trifiing expense. It
would mean to our shipyards more
than we can estimate, which is a very
significant point in Wilmington
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

Everybody knows the value of a dol
lar but very few know the value of a
cent.
Phillie-"What makes YOU think that
marriage is a failure?"
Penn Because all the bridal pres
ents 90 into the hands Of receiver" !"
Some ladies' in crossing muddy
street apparently have an exaggerated
idea Of how deep the mud really is.
willing-"There goes a man who
doesn't draw much water"
Billing-"Who is he?"
Willing-"Smith. the bartender"
With eggs at forty nve cents a doz-
en- you don't hear so much about peo-
pie chasing their neighbors' chickens
in baokyards these days.
Little sambo-"Hain't gwine TO DAT
white sunday School no noah. mann
my, ! haint."
His Mammy-"Whats de mattah wild
you, chile?"
Little sambo-"Teacher said white
lies was wicked hut brack lies was s.
heap sight worser."
The centre Of the country's manufac-
tories is now in Ohio.
Rio Janeiro has begun harbor i'm
provements to cost SSO,0O0.000.
The mercantile fleet Of japan ranks
seventh in the worlds shipping.
The average yield Of wfsat in Russia
Is less than half that of the United
States.
The Dowager Empress OF China re-
Gently placed an order for so motor cars
to be made in Germany"
The export Of sole leather from the
United States averages about $500. 600
a month.
The Russian official organ in st
Petersburg has a fine name for the
newsooys. 1t is the Prauitelstvint
lViestnik.
Iowa is about 70 enact a law max.
ing it misdemeanor for an able-bod.
led man who Is able TO work TO refus,
q lob.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
says The evening Telegraph os phna-

Says The Evening Telegraph OK Phila-
delphia THE Addioks factipn in
Delaware now want TO call them-
selves The Republican Party.' II
will not matter much what they call
themselves. SO long as ..sy con-
unue to support the man who leads,
or, rather. drives. them, they VIII be
called the Addicks faction, and the
name is by no means complimentary
No; not complimentary, for any man
who wants a man OF the character Of
Adeiolss to represent Delaware in the
United states Senate Is not alto be
a factor 10 a representative govern
ment
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
INTERESTS OF DELA WARE
CHRISTIAN ENDEAV VORERS
BY the REV. j. Franklin Bryan, Dover Del

of the most interesting and helpful mis-
slonary services ever held by the society.
From the reports which am constantly
receiving from Presbyterian c. +. So
cietes, It appears that the Presbyterians
'of Delaware are going to break their
record this year in Foreign Mission
work A missionary church Is a growing
church-and IT deserves TO grow.
The Young Peop.e's Society Of Christ
ian Endcavor OF the Firs Mefhod's 81
Protestant Church, Of Dover. held its
semi-annual business meeting and cleo
ton Of officers on last Tuesday evening
March /. The officers elected are as fol-
lows: President. Miss + orence Bell; re-
cordlng secretary. Mrs. n. Y. MarReri
treasurer, Mrs. Emma Hirons; cores
ponding secretary. John Mccoy; organist
Mrs. W Edgar Wilson. The society vot-
ed to pay their annual subscription TO the
Delaware Christian Endeavor Union and
also. ordered the subscription to the
Christian Endeavor World for another
year. paid and sent to the chairman OF
the prayer meeting committee, who, in
turn, will present 1t TO the leader Of the
meeting, ono week IN advance.
Tho Christian Endeavor World is almost
Indispensable 10 a Christian Endeavor
Society, and as It IS only one dollar a year
It Is wise for each society to subscribe foi
at least one copy for the benefit Of the
leaders Of the meetings.
/ have heard. that the members Of st.
Georges Presbyterian Christian Endedvor
Society were wearing mourning badges
for one month in honor of q Mr. Danle
Stewart, who has died, and who, I think
was a member Of tho society, and an
elder in that church. This is quite fitting
I think.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of For
est Presbyterian Church. Middletown,
which has ben giving some Star Course
Entertainments in the Opera House, at
that place, contemplated having the NTH
and last entertainment Tuesday March %
when DR.. Hindley viii lecture.
Notice.-Those who are taking either
Of the Christian Endeavor Correspondence
Courses viii please write me word OF
two how they like the course, etc, as ]
am sure something on their particular
line Of c. e. work will be both newsy and
interesting 10 the readers Of the Evening
journals c. E. letters.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
We Need Not Worry.

From the Detroit Free Press.
General Miles has expressed the hope
that the United States will not be drawn
into the conflict ia the Far East and
crctary Hay is said TO be apprehensive
st this country be involved in spite of
self. There is no reason why General
Miles hope should not be realized, and
tAe report that Secretary Hay Is worried
ecause Of the new treaty between Coroa
a Japan is to be taken with several
g aims Of salt. Only two men can involve
e United States in tho Far Eastern inn
b oglio. one is Theodore Roosevelt and
ether lis John Hay. II We keep our
Il lgers out Of 1t, they cannot possibly be
s,orched
Evening journal., 1904-03-04

The Athletic Girl may not have any
more endurance or any more resist
ance to disease than her sisters who
are less developed physically. The
New York World tells Of girl Of
twenty-three who was always in
training and who took many medals,
who became the victim Of disease and
died the other day. Il is not the
strongest man or woman who lives
the longest, but the most temperate
even temperate in physical exercises
Many college men are overtrained;
the strain on the vital organs is too
severe and they are apt TO break
down preinaturely.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
EDITORIAL OPINION
AanesIIoIsm of the Japanese.

Agnosucism Of the Japanese.
rom the Atlanta Constitution.
when the Jap became civilized in the
oopted Western sense he lost his faith
The divinity Of his ancient religion,
which Il Is true, had become sadly per-
ried By the priesthood lie did not
j state TO discard the supernatural e!c-
ents of the national faith, while re.
aiming its moral code as an admirable
philosophical rule Of life. In a word, he
iccame as a sceptic who accepts the
J. uosophy Of Jesus without accepting his
d Unity or inspired mission Thus clvili-
lion made the Jap an agnostic With
81 being able 70 proscyte him to Chris
nifty The superior japanese place tho
tachings of Christ alongside those OF
Buddha- Confucius, Mencius, and the
O her spiritual philosophers of the Orient.
and, while trying 90 live moral lives.
srug their shoulders at the "supcrsu-
tIns' Of roligionlsts, whether Western OF
Oriental.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04

The Ericsson Line is lighting bill
before the Maryland legislature
which provides for a head tax to be
collected from every passenger who
goes through the Delaware and
Chesapeake Canal The only charge
az present is on freight This looks
like an attempt to discriminate in
favor Of the railroads. AS almost
every foot of this canal is through
Delaware it would seem that our
legislature should be left to attend to
the natter
Evening journal., 1904-03-04

The List Of Conference Homes for the
Methodists makes the average out
slider envious. The ministerial stlp-
end may not allow an elaborate table
az home. but here is the certainty
Of one week of fried chicken, Della
ware biscuits, Dover" cake and
mince pies (with a peculiar local
havoring) And with it all win go
the famous Kent hospitality. Let
me help you TO little more chicken
brother. on, just a little more; you
haven't eaten anythlng."
Evening journal., 1904-03-04

church work to perform. After some dis
cussion. 1t was agreed upon to take the
Interest on the parsonage mortgage for
six months. it is a.ways wise to have
some definite aim IN church life. as well
as ln individual llfe--in this manner a
great deal more can be accomplished.
feel quite sure that this Baptist Society
viii be so wen pleased with ITS SIX
months work. that It will continue to
pay the interest on the parsonage mort
gage, or take up something harder. Young
people should always take something
hard to do and leave the real easy things
for The aged and the children. Since the
reorganization Of the First Baptist So
ciety, last fall it has been doing most
excellent work. on last Sunday evening
February 2S. the Young Peoples Society
OF Christian Endeavor. Of Forest Preshy-
terian Church. Middletown, held an un-
usually interesting missionary meeting In
the interest Of the Forward Movement
Of the Presbytery of New Castle.
The society used helps obtained from the
Board OF Foreign Missions Of the Presby-
terlan Church The subject for discuss
sion during the evening was Laos" and
1t was treated by a series Of well-written
and well-rcad papers.
The following persons read papers: Mrs.
G. B. Pearson. on "The Country and
Ruler" Miss Susie Ellison. on "The Re
ligion Of tho Laos" George d. Kelley. on
Medical Missionss' Miss Mary Now
land. on Schools and Colleges" Miss
Mary S. Rothweil, on "Customs;" and at
the conclusion OF tho discussion of the
subject, Miss Annie B. Ellison, IN her
unique and forcihle manner. presented the
Forward Movement" The program was
closed by the singing Of that beautiful
old gospel hymn; Just as I am Without
One Plea" without books. This was one
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
Rut Ae eets a oood Rnrth.

from the Atlanta Constitution.
When a Chinese legislator doesn't
please the people, they cut his head off
ana his friends make an appointment
lof MN with the undertaken. In this
country the people cut his political
head of on such occasions, while his
friends get the President to appoint
him on some commission.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04

that case the colored citizen would be
bound to vote at least four times A
SLIT Of oratory and an Indulgence in
heroics are not always signs indlcstng
ciearheadedness.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04

The Philadelphia Press Says that the
Democrats OF the country would
honor themselves much more than
they would Judge Gray should they
make him their presidential candi-
date" That is a straight tip from
good Republican source.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
MANY PREACHERS
WOULD Be DELEGATES
Continued from First Page,

There will be changes likely al Kings
wood and Madely. The Rev. W. T. Ham
mona, of lSingswood may be cent to Ebe-
nezer, near Newark. and the Rev. c. l..
McDougle, Of oxford, Md. is likely to
come to Kingswood. The Rev. e. L.
White has been invited TO return to Mad
ely but may not do so.
The only other change in this district
will be at Newark, the Rev. e.. c. At
kins, Of Harrington having accepted a
eail to succeed the Rev. ]. p. Otis.
Stand by Discipline.
1t Is believed that the Wilmington Con-
ference Will stand squarely on the ques-
ton Of church discipline as 1t now is by
a large majority by both the ministerial
and the lay conferences. Resolutions to
that effect will be introduced in both
bodies.
At the last quarterly conference Of As
bury NJ. r. Church, 1. Elmer Perry. the
lay delegate, was instructed to offer reso-
iutions, declaring that it would be the
sense Of the conference to make no change
in the amusement question: and that il
also would be ITS sense to return to the
time limit. This is regarded as significant
Of the general sentiment Of the confer
once.
The Presiding Bishop.
Bishop Fitzgerald. who presides, comes
from St. Louis. He Is regarded as a
level-headed, impartial administrator and
man with whom tricks will not succeed.
His appointments always have given sat
isfaotion. The bishop will meet his cab
met from 2.SO TO o'clock every after
noon.
Conference Homes.
The following is the list Of the delegates
and those who will entertain them in
Dover:
Official Visitors.
Bishop J. N. Fitzgerald. with DR.. J. H.
Wilson.
Berry. DR.. J. F.. with Mrs. Mary NJ.
Wolcott.
Forbes, Dr. Robert. with Wilson L.
Cannon.
Gameweu, DIT. II. D., with G. T. Price.
Gallagher. Dr. c. W. with women's
Home Missionary Society.
Mcdowell, DR.. W. f., with G. T. Price.
Mauack, Mrs. r. H., with Mary Smith
ers.
Spencer, Dr. J. o.. with Wilson L. Cam
non.
Smith, DR.. ]. o.. with the Rev. Alfred
Smith. ID. ID.
Wilkinson Mrs. Mary NJ. with Women
Foreign Missionary Society.
woolley. Hon. John c., with the Rev.
Alfred Smith, ID. ID.
Lay Visitors.
Browne, Mrs. c. c., with Womens
Home Missionary Society.
Cox. G. A.. with Wilmington Conference
Academy.
Cox. A. G.. with T. ]. Stevenson at Ed
ward Hamans.
Cooper. +. W.-private arrangement.
Downing. w. T., with -. y. Louder
bough at Mrs. ]. II. Hinsley's LOCKER
man street.
Foulk, w. H.. with James e. Carroll.
Moore, G.. c.-private arrangement.
Magee, George E.-private arrangement.
Nelson. l.. s., with Academy.
Malielieu, Joseph. with Academy.
Jackson. Hon. w. H.-private arrange
ment.
Jones, George NJ, at home.
smlthers, Joseph, with Mrs. Mary
Smithers.
Todd, George W.-private arrangement.
Wilson, Dr. j. H., AT home.
Weldin, Mrs. Emma. with Women
Home Missionary Society.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
the Rev. ]. Franl.IIn Bryan of dove.


meeting some time
ago. the Young
Peoples Society Of
ChristianEndoavor
Of the First Bap-
ltist Church Of Do
yer decided that
the society should
have some definite
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
TELEPHONES

II you would be sure Of receiving lhe
Evening Journal every day. leave -ut
order with the nearest agent-or "lth
Tho Evening Journal and II VIII pe
turned over to the proper carrlerln the
city Il is served directly by authorizes
agents; All complaints of irregular d2-
livery should oe forwarded TO The
Evening Journal Office TO be handed to
the carrier.
Persons temporarily leaving the c'ly
can have The Evening Journal for
warded to them and thus keep ia touch
with home events.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04

ENrHREp AT THE WILnuNcroN POST
OFr1cE. AS SECOND CLASS MATTER
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
TEA SETS,
CANDLESTICKS,
CANDELkBRA,
PUDDING DISHES

new goods since Xmas that are
beautifully finished and have
more genuine merit than any
offered Tor the price Tor some
time.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04

Postage free in the United States outside
the limits Of this city. All subserip-
t;ons payable in advance as follows:
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on changing order, give old as well as
new address.
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Che Gpenins JOurnal.

PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY At
FOURTH AND SHIpLEv SrREsrs.
Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1904-03-04
Stand by plsoipIlne.
The Presiding Bishop.

Bishop Fitzgerald, who presides. comes
from St. Louis. He Is regarded as a
level-headed, impartial administrator and
man with whom tricks will not succeed.
His appointments always have given sat
isfacton. The bishop will meet his cab
met from 2.SO TO 4 o'clock every after
noon.