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Evening journal., 1904-02-11
NEW PLAN ADOPTED
BY UNITED WORKMEN
Assessment Was Accepted
by the Grand Lodge at
Afternoon Session

The new assessment plan of the A.
%. U. w. was accepted by the Grand
Lodge of Delaware in annual session in
this city yesterday afternoon. The plan
which was submitted TO the State body
by the Supreme Lodge, While essenti-
ally the same as the old one between
the ages Of Is and 40, is very much
higher to those above that limit For
instance, man over 55 years, llnder
the old system, would have been re-
quired to pay $1.92 Under the new
scheme he must pay 1920. This is based
ron a $1,000 insurance.
Were the 55-years-old man a holder
of q $4,000 policy his rate would double
the above amount-$3.S4 for 81 600. or
SS.40 for $1,000. The committee. which
the Grand Lodge had selected to try
and straighten the matter out. COM
prising Edward f. Kane. c. B. Pretty
man and Thomas S. Taylor, reported
that the only way out of the difficulty
was to accept the new plan. MANY
members objected TO this and quite a
lively discussion took place upon the
floor OF the convention. which was
participated in by Past Supreme Mas
ter the Rev ]. G. Tate, Actuary of the
ward +. Kane, Thomas S. Taylor.
Charles Prettyman Of Dover ]. =. Car
roll of Dover, A. B. Jones, Lewis Sasse.
and Frank ID. Lackey. Most of these
were favorable to the new plan and
after the discussion hau ended a vote
was taken 10 adopt the committees re-
port. The report was 40 to % in favor
of the adoption.
The new assessment will go into
effect on July l of the present year.
When the lodge reconvened last night
most of the members had become
reconciled to the new law. The follow
ing officers were elected:
Past grand master workman, Harri-
son w. Howell NJ. D., of America
Lodge No. 81; grand master workman,
James Z. Saville, of Industry Lodge.
No. ?; grand foreman. c. S. Watson.
Wilmington, No 1; grand overseer. w.
II. Richardson, Milford, No. II of Mil
ford. Del; grand recorder Charles E.
Woods, Wilmington. No. 1; grand re-
ceiver, Edgar A. Finley, Delaware, No.
8; grand medical examiner, Dr. Lewis
w. Finn, Industry, No. q grand guide
Jacob Emerson. Union, No. G; grand in
side watchman, Edwin f. Melvin, Loyal.
NO %, OF New Castle; grand outside
watchman. Samuel ]. Dennison, Fidel-
ity. No. 2S; grand trustee, c. Z. Bacon,
Georgetown, No. Is; supreme represen-
tative, DR.. Harrison w. Howell. Amer
lea. No. 27; law committee. Curtis f.
Davis, Laurel, No. IA, and c. Z. Pret-
lyman, Diamond, Of Dover finance
committee, J. II. Keattly Industry. No
2; L.>N. christy. Wilmington. No. /
and John Marlin. Friendship, No. 3;
law committee, w. H. Foulk Delaware
No. 8; Z. L. Bader Columbia, No. 21
and George H. Dick, Of Mlspah, No
/ l6, of Smyrna.
Past supreme Chancellor Rev. J. G.
Tate and other supreme officers IN
stalled the newly elected officers and
at 11.s0 o'clock the convention ad-
journed.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
immediate Nuisance Of West Indies.
indies.
From the New York sun.

From the New York Sun.
The Americar Government has es-
tabllshed % ecedents for the exercise Of
police power in the West Indies and
has endorsed a broad principle which
was enunclated by President Nc
ISinley when he said in his historic
message of April IL, 1885,
In the name of humanity, in the
name Of civilization, in behalf OF en-
3angered American interests. which
give us the right and the duty to speak
and to act. the war in Cuba must stop"
Before the United States had any
place on the map of the world, Santo
Domingo vas a little hotbed Of rows
and wrangllng. Internal Instructions
md almost persistent disturbances, be-
sides being a bone OF contention over
which France and Spain had more
than once quarrelled and fought The
history of Santo Domingo for the en-
ire period of the nineteenth century is
a record OF strife punctuated with brief
Intervals which served as little else
than mere breathing spaces forenabling
the combatants 10 resume their dis
turbance a land within few miles
Of our border has been for a hundred
revolt. insurrection. war with it's neigh
bors, assassination and the destruction
Of property
Revolution appears to have become
a fixed habit with the Dominicans. and
the habit grows stronger as the years
go by. A weak ruler is overthrown
by "a stronger rival. An iron-handed
ruler. like Heureaux, is assassinated.
anarchy has become an established GUS
tom, and a land upon which nature has
lavished her bounty IN endless measure,
a land IN which afiiuence should be the
reward Of peaceful toll. is given over
TO battle. murder and industrial dis
tress, a misery to itself and nuisance
% IT'S neighbors
II Santo Domingo does not at an
early day ranifest a clear purpose and
a due ability TO settle down and adopt
the manners and customs OF civiliza-
ton" II may come within the class Of
nuisances contemplated by President
Mckinley In his memorable declaration
of nearly six years ago.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
Norfolk & Western R. R.

Schedule in effect Nov 20, 1903.
Leave Wilmington. Penna. r. r. Sta
tion.
a.23 a. m. daily-An points on Norfolk
and Western; also Knoxville, Chatta-
nooga and Memphis.
6.sS p. m. daily-Washington and Chatta-
nooga Limited Roanoke, Bristol. Wins
ton Salem Knoxville, Chattanooga.
Nashville. Memphis. New Orleans.
Through sleepers. cafe cars.
For Norfolk via Washington and Rich
mond. 12.4S a. m, daily. 500 a. m. daily,
l2.s5 p. m. daily. Arrive Norfolk n.2o a.
m. $40 p. m. 1920 p. m.
Via adelphia-Pennsylvani r. r. and
Cum. Valley r. R.-shenandoah VAL
ley Route.
Trains leave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
r. r. Station;
Is 2j o. m. daily-Shenandoah special, foI
Luray. Elkton. Basic Buena Vista, Nat
ural Bridge, Roanoke, +. Radford VIM
ston-sa.em, Blueneid, Welch and Gary.
Pullman buffet sleeper between Phila-
deiphia, Weloh and Cary. -
ll 40 p. m. daily-Exp-ess. For Luray
Natural Bridge Buena Vista, Roanoke
Radford. Wytheville, Abingdon, Bristol
Morristown. Knoxville, Chattanooga anl
Memphis. Pullman sleeper between
Philadelphia and Knoxville.
Via Baltimore and Chic r. r.
From B. & o. station i,2e y. m. Foi
Berryvlie Luray and Elkton and Inter
mediate points.
.E. j. LOCKWOOD. Pass. Agt.. 122
Penna. Ave n. w. Washington. D. c.
w. p. BI.vFLL. G. J.. A., Roanoke Va.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
CHINESE NEUTRALITY.

Notwithstanding the nations Of the
world are declaring their neutrality. IL
is going to be dlhicult for them to keep
out Of the struggle between Japan and
Russia. Our State Department. for
instance, moved by the laudable Inn
pulse to conhne the war to the terri
tory OF the belligerents, including Corea
and Manchuria. has sent a note TO the
powers which asks them to join with
us in insisting on the neutrality OF
China and the maintenance Of her ter
ritorial integrity.
The object OF this is TO prevent a
general rising Of the Monaghan races
which might precipitate a conflict re-
quiring the forces Of several nations TO
check and extend TO a dangerous de-
gree Aslatic influence. 1t is felt that
if the hordes Of half-savage Chinese
We're aroused and fired with hatred
against the white races. the progress OF
civilization In Asia might be put bacl,
loenturies.
Besides this. it is not desirable that
the interests Of trade on a whole con-
unent should be paralyzed. so that in.
stead Of the o9en door we shall be con.
fronted by a Chinese wall. barring
trade.
Yet there is another side to tn,
question. we should have 10 do some
thing more than to demand Chimes
neutrality. ln all probability. being tn
originator Of the idea. We should b
called upon to enforcs it. To guaran
tee something We are not prepared Z
back up would make US s laughinI
stock and might subject US to tn
charge Of being an impotent lneddlor.
Besides. # any nation has the rlgh
he dispute the psssessisE AZ Mahehgrl
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

Tomorrow we shall celebrate the
blrth OF Abraham Lincoln. II has been
nearly forty years since he was stricken
down by the bullet Of half-cfazed
man ana 81 was only when his life had
ebbed cut that the world came 70 es-
timae the greatness OF the man.
The purity OF his motives his exalted
ideals Of government and his charity
so broad that it embraced oven his
enemies. attracted. and commanded
the admiration Of those who had been
his foes. and they came to lay their
tributes at his feet and to pronounce
oulogies on his character
These oncomiums had in them note
OF deep reverence amounting almost to
awe. The tongue and pen Of Waiter
son. OF Henry c. Grady. and OF General
James b. Gordon. all representative Of
the Confederacy and It's ideals. have
We'd with Northern men in paying a
tribute 20 his character.
IN this era Of prosperity. Of CONNER
cial and territorial expansion. Il is well
to turn to tho great cmanclpator and
drink new draughts from the fountain
Of his hofnely wisdom.
In the first place, Lincoln represented
In his life and career the American
idea as no other president has repre-
sented it. His ancestry were poor and
unlettered. They lived in their log
cabins In the barren regions of Ken
lucky; and their world was bounded
by the township lines.
From such a source came one who
was destined to become the emancipat-
or, whose name was to be spoken IN
whispers by the Russian peasantry
and the common people who were de-
MED their liberties the world over.
Like all great men his character was
not complex, but simple. His inaugural
addresses and his Gettysburg speech
have become classics. because tbs
mind which created them was honest
] HAi hHAA'A WhAu anu AActtAs
His life does not mean, as some sup
pose, that there are to be distinctions
because Of birth or inherited wealth
But It means an equal chance for ALL
rich and poor, high and low, depending
upon character and worth only.
Since the fatoful morning in April
1865, when he hreathed his last. there
have been many false prophets goine
forth with his name on their lips. But
the patriotism and the Republlcanism
Of which he was the exponent We're OF
a different class from that which is
often preached today. AS rascality
often hides under the cloak Of religion
so st is common for those to conjurs
with his name who in his generation
would have been regarded as public
enemies.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
The Prudential Beats Its Record.

The amount Of pald-for insurance
written by The Prudential in 1903.
namely, S29SO0o.0O0. was greater than
during any previous year.
From its annual statement, which is
now published, The Prudential appears
In the first rank OF life Insurance COM
panies, and when we remember that
The Prudential has been only twenty
eight years in business we will feel all
the more interested in the methods
whereby such magnificent results were
produced. The secret Of It's success
undoubtedly lies in the fact that IL IS
quick TO take the initiative IN ali mat
ters whereby life insurance can be
made more attractive 20 the public.
From the moment It started business
to the present, Il has always been in
advance OF the times as regards Inn
lprovements in the methods Of conduct
ing business. II issues policies which
contain many liberal features. Write
10 the Home ONCE Of the Companv
Newark. n. j., for information concern
ing It's policies. which furnish guaran-
teed protection 10 the family as well
as dividends TO the pollcyholder. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
Lenion Of the Bed Cross.

The annual session of the Grand Coun-
ell Of Delaware, J.. o. r. c., was held in
the Red Cross rooms. Red Mems Hall last
evening when the following officers were
elected:
Commander. Frank p. Granthan, Blue
Rock Council, No. 80; vice-commander,
w. L. Daniels. Alpha Council No. /;
marshal William A. Hoerr. ST. Andrew
Council, No. 5f; recorder. Harvey c. VIII
hanson. Blue Rock Council No. 80; treas
urer, Andrew Morton. Constantine Coun-
ell. No. 55; preate, II. w. Seltzer, Blue
Rock Council No. 49, warden. S. J. Baer
Alpha Council, No. /; sentinel Harry Har-
per- Blue Rock No. 80; trustees. II. b.
Sinclair, No. 80; G. A. Laws, No. il
George II. Taylor, No. g.
The officers were installed by Supreme
Vice-C Commander Beck.
Elmer E. Cox, of Philadelphia, Supreme
Reading Clerk Of the Supreme Council
was present.
A rast grand commanders badge was
presented to retiring Grand Commander
W. A. Lindsay
Resolutions were adopted on the death
Of Past Supreme Commander Peter B
Ayars. and page set apant in memoriam.
Past Grand Commander Lindsay was
elected representative to TIM Supreme
Council with Past Grand Commander
Laws az alternate.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
ruunsDAf. FrnRuARv II. 1924.
- ANn sussEx ROADS.

.Tho Truiuand Grange OF Kent coun-
Is has asked tho Levy Court for an
appropriation Tor improving stretch
of road leading southward from Cam
den. under The terms Of the state COM
missioners bnL Untn this time there
has been no disposition manifested in
either llens or Sussex to take advan-
taee Of th5 provisions Of this act
should the Levy Court look with
favor on the proposition and make an
appropriation for the work an equal
amount from the state win become
availablc, This is a proper request
from the grange. for while the good
roads law is perhaps one Of the poorest
that could be devised, yet 10 It is ignor-
ca by the two lower counties the result
win probably be its repeal without a
substitute. In some senses II was re-
earded as an experiment the object be-
ing 20 construct ih zach Of the coun-
tics sample roads to educate the peo-
Die in the necessity for better highways
and the best methods of-construotlon.
we think that in the two lower coun-
ties it win be found that stone roads
are mpractlcable for the reason that
TO transport the materials would make
the cost excessive. Besides. the con-
dluons in lower Delaware are very diff
ferent from those Of most parts of New
Castle. The soil is porous, there are
no steep grades. and consequently roads
need not suffer materially from stand
ing water or wash-outs. Under a
proper system OF construction all water
is shed from the road without cutting
and soon percolatos through the loose
soil. or drains into the numerous
streams
over in New Jersey where the soil
is OF a similar nature many gravel
roads have been constructed, giving the
greatest satisfaction. while the cost
is relatively SMALL A road properly
Constructed with the use of native ma
terials Is not expensive. and all that is
Repaired to keep it up to the proper
standard is attention throughout the
year.
The question is not whether good
roads cam be built in Kent and Sussex
but whether they can be constructed al
moderate cost Ii is out OF the ques-
ton either nov or within the now
hundged years, TO build stone roads
throuEhout Kent and Sussex. But w,
believe that under competent super.
vision and by the use OF native mater
fals excellent roads could be built ii
p these counties for $1,000 per mile. TIL,
experiment IL It IS TO be made. shoult
be ia the line Of illustrating the pos,
sibil.ty Of constructing roads tha
shall at 'he same time be good an,
Inexpensive.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11

with Russia, that country is China. It
was taken from her and is now held In
defiance OF treaty stlpulations. II is a
serious question whether we have a
right TO tie her hands and take from
her any advantage she may think she
possesses II may be possible. yes, it
is even likely that Japan and China
have secret understanding. under
which they have agreed to pool their
issues and 20 finally cry halt to the
.aggressions Of Tho Bear.
We may dread a general uprising;
we may fear yellow peril" but the
question OF whether we have right
to tic the hands OF these people who
are trying 10 retain their ancient foot
holds. remains.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
scholars and Politics.

From the Baltimore American.
Tho political views OF Yale and Harvard
at the recent joint celebration are being
discussed very seriously in s0ne Of the
The public probably did not
receive them IN this way. The conclusion
drawn is singular il is claimed 70 be
self-evident from the expression OF poht'-
cal views on that occasion that the coun-
try cannot depend upon dts universities for
It's political leaders. Young men do not
80 10 universities to study current politics.
The principles OF government are taken
In the course along with a good many
other things. There are certain general
principles common TO almost every sys-
EN- Of government. There are other
principles about which there ds contro-
versy. Much depends upon the book when
studied or the professor who explains
Ia. Practical politics do not figure largely
ut a university. and the chances are that
professors and students accustomed to
different pindes of thought and habit
would make blunder Of such an essay
4 they attempted IL.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11

The Morning News has a breadth of
knowledge that must be embarrassing
at times. It Is prepared on an in
stant's notice to inform the public what
the Mayor viii or viii not do. what he
has said or viii say TO others. as well
as to itself. and even what are and
have been the thoughts Of his heart
Before such perspicaclty we bow with
respectful deference.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11

the great successes Of the season. The
floor was comfortably filed with dancers
who remained until late hour. The
music was furnished by Albert's Orchestra
of five pieces.
The committee in charge was composed
of Edward j. o'connor, chairman; VIII
Liam Gillen, treasurer; James Murtha,
secretary; master Of ceremonies. p. f.
.Geislcr; floor manager. James Lewis; first
assistant, Samuel Williams; second as
sistant. Joseph Burns
Evening journal., 1904-02-11

between business and our concern for
human life he grows brutal
He says that some day human weak
lmgs win be mercifully disposed OF by
skilled physicians. But we may re-
mark that this will never be done
while there are any mothers left alive.
1t is question that should hardly be
dignihed by argument; but we Nigh,
remark that had this system been fol-
lowed throughout history some OF the
greatest geniuses would have been
snuffed out in infancy. It IS just pos
sible that Dr. Andrews himself in
infancy. waa weakhng.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11

The visit OF our fremen 10 Baltimore
taught them a. number Of useful les
sons, among which was the flattering
one that they could do as effective
service as the veteran companies of
Philadelphia and New York But It
also made manifest the necessity for
some uniform and standard coupler
Any city may have occasion 70 call for
help but when the visiting companies
arrive IL they are unable to connect
with the fire plugs they are OF no use.
Uniformity ia these matters is as neces-
sary as a standard gauge for railroads.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
FUNERALS OF The DAY
Last Rites of Bodies Of Three Women
and One Man.

The body Of Mrs Harriet Elwell, who
died at the residence of her son-in-iaw.
DR.. Horace Bradley, at Fourth and
Rodney streets, on Tuesday was taken
to Woodbury. Conn, today for burial
Interment will be made in the family
vault there today.
Funeral services over the body Of
Daniel J. Hyde took place in Hockessin
today. They were largely attended by
members Of the organizations TO which
the deceased belonged. High mass was
celebrated IN ST. Johns Church and in
terment was made in ST. Michsels
Cemetery, Chester.
The funeral ef Mrs. Mary Marlin,
wife Of Robert Marlin. was held at her
late home. No. oot Elm street. this
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was
made in RiVerview Cemetery.
Mrs. Margaret Kopp, wife of Gus
tava Schulz. II years old, was buried
today. Funeral services were held at
her late home. No. 427 East Third
street Prixate iHterment was made.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
EDITORIAL OPINION
RrItish .and eerman Methods.

British and German Methods.
From the Church Quarterly Review.
There is in London only one profess
sorship of Sanskrit, and It is unendow-
ed. while in Germany there are twenty
endowed sanskrit chairs; and yet it is
England. not Germany, which is re-
sponsible for the welfare of the people
of India,
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
Harrington Pastor to Lecture

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover. Feb 1.-THE Rev. Elliott Field,
Of Harrington. will lecture in Dover. Feb
ruary IS, at the Century CLUB rooms on
Eugene Field" Several Fields songs
VIII be sung by well-known soloists. The
entertainment will be under the auspices
OF the Dover Century Club.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
knlahts of Malta-

William Mckinley Commandery. No. 315.
Knights Of Malta, win confer the apron
green on thiry-three candidates next
Wednesday evening. the work to be done
by Brandywino Commandery. Ir Will be a
big night for members Of the order ana
fun turnout Is expected.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
OFFICERS MUST APPEAR
Philadelphia Concerns Have Not Com
piled With Delaware Corpora
tion [ a,.s
tion Laws.
Special to the Evening Jor

'I7"'I"I 70 VIT9 I-NEIIIII8 JUIIUII
Dover Feb. ll.-Secretary of state
Layton has summoned the officers Of
three Philadelphia steel companies to
appear before him today at his Offices
in the State House. II is said that the
companies have not compiled with the
strict Delaware Incorporation laws and
VIII be called TO account. The COM
panies are the Damascus NiclSle Steel
Company capital stock. s1,150. 900.
American Nickle Steel Company. cap
ital, Sl,5OOoOo' the National Steel Re
tning Company capital, S1.50O,00O.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
ALLEE GOES TO DOVER
Holds Conferences With Union Repdbli-
cans in Kent.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Dover. Feb. l1.-senator Alice was IN
Dover Tuesday night and Wednesday,
comforting with the Union Republican
chiefs Of the two lower counties. 1t Is gen
orally known that Senator Alice. who IS
State Chairman of the Addicks forces
will issue his call for "a meeting OF the
state Central Committee. The committee
viii call an early State convention.
The Kent County Executive Committeg
also met yesterday with Senator AlleS
when plans for vigorous organization fol
next campaign were made.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
Amoskea Smoker.

At the rooms Of the Beethoven Quar-
tette, Fifth and Shipley streets. on
March II q smoker will be given by
the Amoskes Social Club.
The club is composed Of the young
men Of the Washington Fire Company
and has already given several social
affairs that have been successful.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11

II seems that nearly all articles OF
food on the market are adulterated.
from eggs TO oysters. It is now said
that even pate de FOL gras is dootored.
Wei, when the ordinary articles Of our
diet are subject to suspicion what are
we TO do?
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
May chanse Prayer Meetina NInht.

Special 10 the Evening Journal.
Dover. Feb 1.-THE Protestant
churches OF Dover are considering the
advisabllity Of changing the prayer
meeting night in each church 10 Thurs
day night, each church holding its
service on the same night. Heretofore
the services have been held on We'd
nesday and Friday nights.
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
elevator Door Rrok.-

4 door leading 10 the elevator shaft
in the Equitable Building brok. yes
to-day afternoon causing some DELAY
20 the service. Workmen soon removed
the door, however. and traffic on the
elevators was resumed,
Evening journal., 1904-02-11
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

Uncle Rastus-'Dat hymn dat de
pastah gib out dis mawning was con-
trary TO de belief OF de oombregashun."
Aunt Dinah-"Am dat so; what war
it?"
Uncle Rastus-" Wash mo. an I'll
be whittier dan snow
Antudy q the Boston tax lists as re-
Gently made public shows Joshua NJ Sears
20 be The largest individual taxpayl o
there. HIS ak amounts to $40, lS9 81. Quincy
a shaw rs the second largest contributor
a. the city treasury. with a tax of slO3O9 40.
Blynn-why do they have boxes in
the theatres2
Thynn-To let the poor people see
what a show they would make OF them
selves II they had money.
Professor y. S. Shaler. now abroad IN
the vicinity OF the Me. who will inspect
tho barrage works and the present con-
ldltions Of Thilae and visit Greece. Will
return TO Harvard cniverslty IN time for
commencement.