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Evening journal., 1904-01-18
TELEPHONES
MONDAY. JANUARY IS. 1904.
COMING TO AN END.

There was never a conspiracy more
foul or corrupt than that which was
formed for the exploiting of Delaware
about fifteen years ago. It has bred
and hatchcd numerous other conspir-
acios as vile and Tepulsive as Their
parent. Certain men have been iden-
titled with It from the start, familiar
with all of its phases and interested
only az it affected their personal inter-
ests. Others have nirted and toyed
with It under the cloak OF secrecy, sub
DUNG their disgust in the desire foi
personal gain. From time to time
Democrats have entered into trades
and deals, even to the extent Of selling
out their party and those who trusted
them.
Yesterday the North American de-
voted couple Of pages to the story
Of this giant conspiracy and its rami-
ncations. one reads on till dazed.
There are so many incidents. so many
items in the indictment. so many per-
sons besmirched, that one grows weary
and sick Of it an. There are errors
but in the main it is true-an expos
ure Of the scum that has come to the
surface.
Many have known a part Of this
story while suspecting the rest; others
have feigned indignation while deny
ing the charges. while thousands OF
poor dupes lent their votes and theii
influence TO fasten the Infamous sys-
tenn on the people OF Delaware. The
day for exposure has come A set OF
books which We're the property Of a
corporation but kept as private prop
erty. came into the hands of disin-
terested member Of the Philadelphia
bar. acting for the court. The evil
dence is damning; any ordinary inter
probation Of these books reveals about
every means Of getting money. save by
earning &C. that the brains Of mel
could devise II came finally out Of
the pockets of those who held the Sc
curitlos. and # went to pay persona
and political debts.
lis the author of this unparallele,
conspiracy stin to be regarded as {
factor in our politics? The idea is pre-
posterous. The people of Delawar
have not sunk that low. They may b
deceived. considerable number ma.
be criminal. but the majority ar
neither lnaves nor fools. When jus
tice got on the track Of Boss Twee
people said that the blind GOODIES
would soon be distanced, but It was
mistake. And here in Delaware ther
must inevitably come a readjustment
how long Il may take, we do not know
but when It comes on a basis OF de
ccncy let none stand in the way.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
Sons Of Delaware Meeting.

The board Of governors, Of the Sons OF
Delaware have decided to hold discussions
the first and third Thursday OF each
month on current topics.
The first meeting will be held on Thurs
day evening. January p, at p. m. Topic
for discusison-'R Resolved. that the side
tracking Of Philadelphia by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company IS beth detr-
mental 20 Philadelphia and an inconveni-
ence and hardship to the travelling pub
llc."
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

There was once a prize fighter who
got groggy IN the thirteenth round
went through the fourteenth in dazed
condition and in the fifteenth received
n solar plexus blow. Time was called
but he could not respond. Sometime
the next day he opened his one avail
able eye, raised himself and shouted:
"come on, ! am s.ill in Che fight" This
reminds Of a politician-but we are
bed at remembering. names.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

II. II. Vreeland. the New York trac-
tion magnate, was out for spin in his
automobile recently and found his way
blocked by a wagon and a pair Of
skinny horses. Thinking TO have some
fun with the teamsters, he said:
What are those animals you are
driving2" The man replied: Them
is what's called horses. Sometimes
they are used TO take automobile driv-
ers TO the hospital, see?''Mr. Vreeland
saw and INDUCED in no more sarcasm.
Mrs. Minnie f. Folliett. OF Cleveland,
is the only woman banker west of New
York. She has recently opened an in
stitution where women can speculate
In stocks. All the employees in the Of
fice are women. and girls. instead of
boys, win mark the boards.
Read the Evening Jourpar
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
Eooentrioities of nenins.
From the chIeago rrIbune.

rum the 1hltdbo ltADune.
BENJAMIN Franklin was looking over
the proofs Of his immortal almanac.
Likely as not" he said, Il shall be
known to postcrlty as Poor Richard. But
would rather be called that" he added,
hastily, Nhan Big Ben"
Hereupon. thinking the remark self-ex-
panatory, he refrainee from appending
The customary diagram.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
Fell and Tore Hands Open.

While walking along Gilpin avenue in
front Of the Water Witch Fire Company's
quarters, yesterday afternoon, John Con-
neil Of No. 1904 Connell street fell on the
ice and sustained painful bruises to his
hands. After his injuries were dressed at
the engine house, he was sent to his
home.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
Constructing Large Belt.

J. e. Rhoads e. Sons are constructing.
for cement plant Que Of the largest
belts in use. 1t Is ninety-nine feet long
and sixty inches wide and three ply. The
centers Of two hundred and seventy-five
steer hides are being used in the belt.
which VIII way nearly three-quarters of a
ton
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
TWO PROPERTY TRANSFERS
William M. Connolly Acquires More
Eleventh Ward Real Estate.

Two property transfers were record
ed by City Registrar McNulty this
morning. They were:
Charles n. Trump to William NJ.
Connolly, property at the southeast
corner Of Oak and Franklin streets, in
consideration of $4,000; Amanda Z.
Palmer to James p. Jones and Cornell
ius Horrigan, property at the south
eastern corner Of Thatcher street and
Vandever avenue for S1,050.
Read the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
Love Came to Me,


Love came 10 me when I was young;
He brought me songs. he brought m
flowers;
Love wooed me lightly, trees among,
And dalAed under scented bowers;
And loud he carolled; Love Is kingl
For he was rlotous as Spring
And careless OF the chorus
When I was young.
Love fingered near when I grew old;
He brought me light from stars above;
And consolation manifold
He flutcd to me like dove;
And love leaned out OF Paradise
And gently kissed my faded eyes
And whispered: God is Love-
When I grew old.
by Francis Howard Williams.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

A new creed has been started in Bos-
ton one tenet OF which is that the
faithful shall refuse to trim their hair
and boards. Long hair is already a
qualification for art. poetry and foot
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
EDITORIAL OPINION
Total psprsxItx.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Once there was a shiftless man who
found il such hard work to make liv-
ing that he decided TO shift the burden
Of his support upon the State.
So he stole watch and was sem
fenced TO the peniteptiary for one
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
A Warm One.

From the Chicago Post.
1 wish / knew who sent me that sour
rilous letterw he exclaimed.
Yes" returned his wife quietly. Don't
you wish you knew him as well as he
evidently knows you?"
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
InaetlvitY.
From Lhe penver Post.

From the Denver Post.
Our naval officers Off the coast Of Pan
anna uote nc activity in the ranks Of the
Colombian invading army. At last advices
Il was sitting under a tree smoking cigar
cites and scratching at flea bites.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

Miss Ethel Barrymore, now in her third
season as a star under the management
of Charles Frohman, will be seen at the
Grand Opera House on Saturday night in
Cousin Kate" the new comedy with
which she has scored heavily in New
York, where she opened the new Hudson
Theatre. Cousin Kate" is the work of a
young English playwright. Hubert Henry
Davies. and was originally produced in
London. where St has enjoyed an UNUSUAL
ly long run. The production and cast
seen here will be the same as in New York
and. being a Frohman production. 1t is
unnecessary to say that both viii be Of
the highest order.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

William ]. Stone, the former friend
Of William J. Bryan, has turned his
back on the Nebraska statesman and
Is searching for a new Moses. It is
said that he has formed an alliance
with the Eastern element made up of
plutoerats and opnressors Of the poor.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

Stevens Superb Minstrels which
come to the Grand Opera House to-
night are considered one of the best
popular priced minstrel organizations
now before the public and the press of
other cities where they have appeared
speak the highest word of praise for
the company. The first part setting
entitled "A Night in Venice" is new
and original and the olio is long and
varied. Lovers OF good. pure, whole
some minstrelsy should not miss the
Stevens Minstrels. Prices are Is, 25,
35 and so cents.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

the World" is one OF the very Ver7l
satile women of the stage. She speaks|
five languages, and is an accomplished
musician.
said to offer her a splendidly sympa-|
thetic role. and the play is not only de-
clared the greatest success of her stageI
career, but one of the few really great
comedy hits of the past few seasons.
Her engagement here at the Grand
Opera House Saturday. January 23.l
has awakened unusual interest. Seats
for this engagement will be placed onl
sale on Thursday at 9 a. m.
Neil Burgess has made the Country
Fair a household word in America and
England because from the original germ
to its maturity his has been The vigorous
guiding hand. That is why the County
Fair holds the worlds record in New
York London and other large cities fo1
length Of runs" and enormous receipts
No ether modern play has approached
lanywhere near its record. "The County
Fair" will be presented by Mr.. Burgess
own company at the Byceum Theatrel
three lays. commencing this afternoon.
on Thursday. January p. % and 2s
Smith O'Brien VIII I'M an engagement al
the Lyceum Theatre. Mr.. O Brien comes
In Con. 4. Murphy's latest play. Tho
Game Keeper, which was an artistic and
financial success the past two seasonsi
MIR. O'Brien has had written several new
songs which he will sing during the ac-
tion OF the play. The public can be assured
Of a nrst class entertainment when the
fact is made known to them that the au-
thor o. this play was also the author OF
"The Ivy Lear and "rhe Fairies Weil,''
Killarney" etc.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

Rose Stahl, who is playing Hope
Lovejoy" this season in "A Man of
the World" is one Of the very ver-
satile women of the stage. She speaks
five languages, and is an accomplished
musician.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

IS alleged; namely that the keys were
IN his person.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

II you would be absolutely sure OF
receiving The Evening Journal every
day. either at your office or residence,
leave your order with the nearest
agent--or send your order TO The
Evening Journal and IL win be turned
over to the proper carrier. All papers
I'm the city are served directly by au-
thorized agents; all complaints Of ir-
regular delivery should be forwarded
to the Evening Journal Office to be
handed to the carrier.
Persons temporarily leaving the city
can have The Evening Journal for
wardcd to them and thus keep in touch
with events transpiring at home.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

The title role Of Cousin Kate" in
which Ethel Barrymore will be seen
here presented by Charles Frohman, is
Evening journal., 1904-01-18
THEATRICAL NOTES

Recital. Second Baptist chapel. Ninth
and Franklin streets by Miss Margaret
Virginia Jones. reader and dmpersonator,
assisted by first-c.ass, local talent, Tues
day evening. January 70, 1904
Paddy" the breaker boy. in Theodore
Kremer's new melodrama mo Wedding
Bells For Her" which b. e. Forester
will bring to the Grand Opera House on
Wednesday afternoon and night. is one
of the funniest and most original charac-
ter creations seen on the stage for a long
time. The boy Is only p years Of age, and
he has undergone all the hardshlps which
lads cf his class have TO undergo but he
possesses a shrewd and witty Hibernian
nature and a fund of Mileslan humor
which never deserts him.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

]. il. Hofmeyer for many years leader
of the Dutch party in Cape Colony. has
retired from political life.
Evening journal., 1904-01-18

DR.. Z. 3. Wilson, Professor Of Zoology
at Columbia University, has been elected
member Of the Accademia del Iincei,
Rome.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

Gems. John McGrath OF Baton
Rouge, and Jim Cosgrove of Shreve-
DYrt, are said to he candidates for
appointments as adjutant general of
the state.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

Theodore S. Meeks, an old time
resident of New Orleans and Mayor
of Carrolton, died at the advanced
age of 80. Mr.. Meeks was the man
who selected the name borne by the
Picayune.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19
Domestic Troubles.

1t is exceptional to find a family
where there are no domestic rupturns
occasionally, but these can be lrssened
A,y having Dir. Kings New Life Pills
ntonnd. Much trouble they save hy
their great work in Stomach and Liver
troubles. They not only relieve you.
tut cure. 25c. at Godards Drug Store.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19
Group

Begins with the symptoms of a common
cold; there is ch~iliiness, sneazing. sore
throat. hot skin. quick pulse. hoarScress
small doses ot Billiards. Horchuund
Syrup, the child viii! cry for III and at
the first sign Of q croupy cough. apply
frequently Billiards. Snow Liniment 70
the throat.
Mrs. A. Vliet, New Castle. Colo. writes.
March 10Th, 1901: Il think Billiards.
H0rehound Syrup q wonderful remedy,
and SO pleasant" 25e, 59e and 81. Sold
by A. ] GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Levy, i'm
pOrtant witnesses in q recent criminal
assault case, were captured at TT.
Worth, Texas.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

The $780, 600 high school building
recently completed at Alexandria
was formally accepted 10y the author
ities.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19
EgEMs OF INFER E1ST.

The Catholic convent at Plauche-
willie was destroyed by fire.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

The police jury of VIM parish
fixed the liquor license at $1,000
I"r :uuun.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19
e t~fcCssaG Office.

My wife, Marie Zeolte Tempiet.
having left the conjugal domiciIe, all
persons are hereby notified that I
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted 10y her.
UBEETIE BOUEQUE.
Bayou Qnane lie Tnrtue. Feb. II. 1854.
Big bargains n lumber. Il III
Stebbins & Co.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

A movement to establish a large
i"depehdentEsngss refinery III Terrc-
0oune parish is on foot.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

Governor Heard has issued his an
n"at quarantine proclamation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

The project to build an electric
iiIH tfsom Morgan City to New Iberia
j, being discussed again.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

The wne of the Shreveport
limcs propose to establish Il daily
paper in Baton Rouge.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1904-03-19

The erection of another, rice mill
lis contemplated at Jennings.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-05-14
CIRCUIT COURT ORDERS.

LAW.-NTay 1877. j. y. Wooley &
Co. vs.. Tri-City Railway company. As
sumpsit Motion by defendant for new
trial.
137, Bertha Widenhoeft V. Tri-City
Railway company. Case. Jury in
structed and retire in charge Of an
officer to consider their verdict. Jury
return into court and by their verdict
find the defendant guilty and assess
the plaintiffs damages at the sum OF
$2.O13.
23O. Sarah Jane Ogden vs.. John C..
H. Read and Sarah l.. Read Assump-
sit. Defendants called and defauIted.
Cause heard by the court on assess
ment of damages. Finding and judg-
ment for the plaintiff and against the
defendants fer $2.736 and for costs
and execution.
CHANCERY.-M May 13.-12. Nels
Pierce. ct al. vs.. Ed Coryn. admins
traitor of estate of Isadore Nerhulst.
Foreclosure. Motion by complainant
for leave TO amend exceptions to
amended answer filed Jan. %. 1908. by
erasing the figures "13" in the second
line thereof and inserting in lieu
thereof of the figures 20" and by
erasing the figures IA" in the said
line and inserting the figure - in
lieu thereof, and by inserting after
the word to- in said second line the
words land including the third line of
the 14th page" and by erasing the
word end at the beginning of the
third line thereof. Motion allowed.
1ss. Ada Doughty v. Ira Doughty.
Divorce. Service by publication and
mailing examined and approved. De
| fenGant called and defaulted.
1913, c. II. Nidener VS. Charles De-
ment. Bill to quiet title. Service by
publication examined and approved.
Defendants called and defaulted.
Cause referred To master in chancery
of this court to take proofs and re-
port conclusions of law and fact.
1914. {. II. Widener vs. William Stad-
donet. ct al. Bill Personal service on
Eliza beth Marshall in time service OF.
balance of defendants by publication
examined and approved. Defendants
called and defaulted. Cause referred
to master in chancery Of this court
TO take proofs and report conclusions
Of law and fact.
POI. John Mattson vs.. Albert Red
man. et al. Eill. Cause dismissed as
to Amelia Schmidt Cause referred 10
master in chancery to take proofs
and report conclusions of law and
fact.
2l1. Charles :. Kerns. receiver. v.
:. Victor Westberg. et al. Foreclosure.
Motion by complainant for receiver.
CRIMINAL--May 13.-5s, !. w.
War;. Embezzlement. Defendant in
court. Bill of particulars filed May
10. Motion OF defendant TO strike bill
of particulars filed May 10 from the
files. Molten to strike overruled. De-
Rock Island Argus., 1904-05-14
TO SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAK
ERS.
7. II. Thomas Urges Them to Use Hy-
omei.-Willing to Sell 1t On
Approval.

y new and specially valuable use
for Hyomei has been discovered, one
that Will he particularly welcomed by
singers and public speakers.
The free use of Hyomei, breathed
through the inhaler that comes with
every outfit, carries healing balsams
to the head and throat and strength
ems the voice. T. II. Thomas has had
several Of his customers speak to him
in regard to the good effects following
the use of Hyomei for this special
purpose, and will be glad to sell it on
approval to any singer, minister,
teacher or public speaker.
There is no dangerous stomach drug
ging with Hyomei; simply breathe il
through the inhaler, and relief comes
quickly.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-05-14
4 Startling Test

To save life, DR.. T. G.. Merritt, of
North MehOopany, Pa. made start
ling test resulting in wonderful cure.
He writes: "A patient was attacked
with violent hemorrhages. caused by
liberation of the stomach. l had
often found Electric Bitters excellent
for acute stomach and liver troubles,
so 1 prescribed them. The patient
gained from the first, and has not had
an attack in II months" Electric Bit
ters are positively guaranteed for
dyspepsia. Indigestion. constipation
and kidney troubles. Try them. Only
80 cents, at Hartz & Ullemeyer's.
Rock Island Argus., 1904-05-14
Town Tales.

\ young lady living in Rock Island
county and q Young man located ia e.
northern city are swc5thcarts. They
were reared in the same town. then
cOurtship beginning when they made
mud pies together. When Tbey hac
arrived at an age when they were in
vfted to social functions their plans
received rude jolt one day by his be-
ing ordered by the company by
which he is employed 10 make his
headquarters in another city. They
eOTrespOnded regularly. but it was
growing near 10 her birthday. and
she had not seen mention of the event
in any Of the letters she received
from him. She was worried lest
lie was forgetting her. although HI
CORE -p5nGence Indicated thar his
love for hcr had rot waned. SiiI be
..as man ana il would bc just Ike
Linn 10 have q sweetheart in the
town he had recently taken MP H.
lone in.
In preceding yc&r- thcy hal never
failed 10 remember each othcr-~ birth
cay and>giye spIne trifie in tEc way 81
q gift. She was getting restless. IL
lie did not intend 10 send her pres
cnt il was certain that She y.oulu
not trouble herself in giving Lin q
remembrance on his birthday. whicL
came close to hers. She conceived a
plan to test his memory. anI il wa
clever. one that ether young women
in similar PreGicament might well
take note Of. She had dear girl
friend that had always remembered
Ter on her auniyorsar. with % present.
70 this friend she rcyeaIeg Ger plan.
II was this: The girl frienI would
write to the gentleman in the north.
crn city, c,afiG.ng 10 him that she
had forgotten the date Of his sweet
hearts birtE'1y. It was stupid Of
Ter, ana fearing that an inquiry cf
h"r rricut might of'cHG >hc would
ask him if Ec would hc kin enough
u furnish the desired information.
n she wished to make her Il little
gift, as she had in former wears. The
letter wa- written. ami the scheme
vorLri lik" u charm. the reply not
only continuing 5hr date. but add
81 that he WAS just Gchatin" what
would be Il suitable present for him
to buy.
To have crossed the continent i q
treat enjoyed by few adults. but ii
is rare cue hears cf child of years
Rock Island Argus., 1904-05-14

business. While we are hit hard fire.
quently, in the aggregate we come
out ell right. We aim TO stand bekini
hcnSst men. When one Of our eli
ents turns embezzler we stand the
loss. but we see that he pays the
penalty in another direction. You viii
hear people say when some big man in
a community embezzlss the money be
longing 20 others that it was an un-
fortunate business venture. that he
lid not steal Intentionally. Of course
not. But what men Of that caIibre
must be taught is that they cannot
speculate with money belonging to
others. Perhaps they did not mean to
steal, but they did 80 nevertheless. and
must suffer the consequences"
Speaking of robbery mysteries"
said the gray-haired member of the
force, recalls an experience | had
some years ago. II concerned a $3.50
diamond belonging to a, prominent
family. II had been left on a dresser
n one # the sleeping rooms. Its
disappearance was discovered in the
afternoon when the lady of the house
was dressing for a party that she was
to attend that evening. / was called
to the house. The family was mXsti
fed. After eNhau>ting every possible
theory il was admitted that two men
employed by local concern had beer.
at the house in the morning to do
some work. Their names were given
me. but the family stated that il
would not he possible for either of the
men to- have taken the diamond, as
both were known TO be honest beyond
the slightest suspicion. In fact, the
thought that the men should be ques-
toned in reference to the missing
property seemed TO offend the family.
told them simply that if they expect
ed 70 recover the diamond through my
assistance they would permit me to
pursue the Investigation along the
lines / thought best. Nothing more
was said about the matter fer Il week.
One of the men who had been working
n the house IN the day the diamond
cropped out of sight personally | hap
peHed 10 knew rs one having sticky
fingers One evening / called him
into the station. We were old friends
lie was one Of the coolest fellows |
ever knew. and If / had not been an
old head il i likely that he would have
talked me out Of it. He led me away
from the subject repeatedly when l
had him right up to the house. II
was growing late and finally he allow
e2 me to finish my story. | told him
| did not wish to see him get into
trouble. He admitted that my guess
was correct. ! had pegged him right.
He did not have the diamond with him,
but would deliver it the following day.
I trusted the man. He could be de-
pended upon to DO just as he said. Vt
the hour appointed he met me at the
station and delivered the diamond.
1t was returned to the rightful owner.
but the family never knew from me
who ! got il from. 1t was a sur
prise party to them