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Evening journal., 1904-05-16
OVER $1,000 VOTES
IN TWELVE DAYS
This Shows How Interest Has
Increased in the Lodge
Contest

57,222 in twelve daysl
These figures show how fast is interest
spreading in The Evening Journals con-
test for the most popular loige man IN
Delaware, the winner being given two
free trips to St. Louis to visIt the Loui-
slana Purchase Exposition.
Lodge men all over Delaware are TAX
ing part i'm uhe contest, many of them in
directly, of course, as they are helping
their friends who are already 10 the con-
test This nelghborly assistance is one
OF the features Of the contest as it is en-
abling the local contestants to secure the
aid OF brother lodgemen all over the State
as well as in Wilmington.
This plan also results IN getting the
various fraternal organizations into close
toucn with each other. and is one of the
features Of which various State lodge
ofnces have expressed their most hearty
approval.
Your contest will help Us 10 got the
whole State organization working to-
gethcr and should do us an immense
amount of good" is tho way ore man put
Il.
The winner of this novel contest will
have a free trip for himself to St. Louis
and will be given besides. a second trir
which may be used for any friend that he
may select This places two trips at the
winners disposal. Trips to Atlantlc Gifts
are offered to those who fail to secure
first place.
The contest is going with a jump anc
those who are already entered and lay.
ing plans for steady persistent work thai
will count very largely in the long run
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

tion which every age has to decide for
itself is what are the needs OF the
present? When that rule was adopted
il may have been necessary TO firmly
protest against the worldly smusements
of that period but it is now for the
church to weigh carefully the problem
as it presents itself at this hour.
1t is not a sign Of weakness for an
Individual to reform his belief or TO
relax his views on certain points nor
is it a sign Of weakness in an organlza-
tion, though it happen to be church.
The Presbyterlans have just revised
their creed, and In doing so have won
adherents and lost none. We think
that II the Methodist Church after
careful deliberation decides to relax the
rigdity Of certain rules it will be en-
titled to even a greater measure Of
asteem than had it chung to a rule for
no other reason than that it had always
been the rule. The Ledger says further
W " uoWf MeiuoQiblt VINO INDUCED
in dancing, card playing or attendance
at the theatre have been liable to dis
missal. II is true that the rule has not
iatterly been enforced, but IL stili has
its place ON the Methodist statute book,
and the moral force Of that fact is still
extremely great.
On the contrary, a rule which is not
enforced and which is practically dis
regarded, has no moral force. but the
question is has it not force in the
other direction? That is what is
troubling the leaders Of the Methodist
Church. They know that many thous-
ands-perhaps a majority OF the mem
bers OF the church-have subscribed to
rule which they have not kept and
have no intention OF keeping. The
question Of whether all these people are
wrong or whether the usefulness of the
rule has been outgrown is now a gyave
matter for the Methodist Church.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Newark PROSPEROUS.

From tho Newark Ledger.
IL ss with pleasure that VIC speak Of
our town. The improvements Of late have
been of such a permanent character thai
every citizen should note. The dwelling.
uhat have been erected during the pas
year or more are ornaments, snd the sov.
eral IN course OF erection will greatly
beauulfy tho town. There is building
boom on ana present Indications look
as u many more homes would be erected
before the year closes. Newark situated
as It Is should grow to be an important
Industrial and manufacturing centre. Tho
railroad facilities are the best. shipping %
the large cities being an easy matter.
The industries located here are doing
well, and there is room for more.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
WORLDLY ADJUSTMENTS"

The Philadelphia Ledger seems to
view with regret the prospect that the
Methodist Church will change its at
titude in the matter Of worldly amuse-
ments." 1t remarks:
IL is always an occasion for thought
fulness TO see an institution yield its
distinctive personality. Whether or not
they happen to be attractive. when the
characteristics OF a church or party OF
movement have been long maintained
II Is fair assumption that they have
served some useful purpose.
There is just enough truth in such
philosophy to make it dangerous. By
means Of such argument many an
onerous burden has been carried Ions
after the necessity for il was manifest
We do not pretend to say whether tn,
clause in the discipline has served
some sseful purpose but the ques.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
WILMINGTON CONFERENCE
H0NOREO IN Los ANGELES

Los Angeles, Cal, May 16-Wil-
mlngton Conference ranks high in the
committee work of the General Con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, now in session here. Dr. A. S.
Mowbray was appointed one Of the as
sistant secretaries to the General Com
ference and sits upon the platform.
In the matter of apportionment to
committees the delegates from the will
mington Conference nh these positions.
The Rev. A. s. Mowbray-special
committee on Bible Society; standing
committee on episcopacy, education
and temperance. The Rev. Wilbur +.
Corkran-standing committees on itin-
erancy, temporal economy, Book Con-
cern, Freedman's Aid. The Rev. &. S.
Understanding committees on reviv-
ais, church extension, Epworth League,
missions. The Rev. Adam Stengle-
standing committees on state of the
church. Sunday School Union, Tract
Society
The lay delegates from the Whining
ton Conference are on the following
standing committees: Henry p. Cam
non-itinerancy. Book Concern, church
extension. r. M. Cooper-state Of the
church. Sunday School Union and
Tract Society. Freedman's Aid. J. T..
Ellegood- Epworth League,
missions. Charles b. Lore-Episco-
pacy, temporal economy. education. In
addition Chief Justice Lore is a mem
Der at large and chairman of the spe-
cial committee on international and
Universal Peace" and chairman OF the
subcommittee of education upon The
American University" at Washington.
the proposed great Methodist institu-
tim
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Revived After Lyinu In Coffin

>. Custer. S. D.. May 16.-After lying
thirty-six hours in her burial casket lit
tie Mabel Fearing, the nve-year-old
daughter OF c. NJ. Fearing, has been
revived and is well on the road to re-
covery. The child was saved through
the Intervention Of DR.. E. S. Norton, a
relative. who was at the house to at
tend her funeral His professional in
stinct warned him that the rosy cheeks
and unchanged appearance Of the little
one marked an unnatural condition.
and he refused TO permit the casket to
be closed.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
EDITORIAL OPINION
Stern Justice.

From the Milford Chronicle.
Tho curtain mas gone down Oh one Of the
most depraved cases that has ever been
presented to the people OF Delaware
through the courts. In the powell-Albin
murder case were uncovered the most
shameful social conditions that 1t Is hard
to realize as existing in any part OF Della
ware In tins day Of churches and schools,
and 1t can only be accounted for by rea-
son Of Inc dislncllnation to meet trouble
on the part OF our citizens. IL indicates a
moral cowardice on the part Of the people
which can only be overcome 0y determin-
ed enforcement Of the laws Of which there
are ample 10 protect the people. When a
community winks at the conditions as
were known to exist dn the Powell home.
Then the offence is sure to widen and
spread over dho community, and for The
sake Of the State pride every Delawarean
should nave prominently developed. Of
tenders against common decency and the
lay must be prosecuted without fear or
favor.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
A UNIQUE RECORD.
Not Another Like 1t In Our Broad Re.
public.


To give positive home testimony in
every locality Is Of itself unanswerable
proof OF merit but when we add to this
the continued endorsement from people
who testihed years ago no evidence
can be stronger. A citizen gratefully
acknowledges the good received from
Doan's Kidney Pills and when time has
tested the cure we md the same hearty
endorsement with added enthusiasm
and continued praise. Cases OF this
kind are plentiful in the work Of
Doan's Kidney Pills and such a record
is unique I'm the annals Of medicine.
Mrs. J. ]. Cox, No. 30i4 Market street
says; Il have been subject to kidney
and bladder trouble FOR 20 years; was
treated for It by leading physicians
here; went to a specialist in Philadel-
phia who charged me s1OO used in
Vulnerable remedies but all the treat
lment ever took never brought me
permanent results. noticed Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised as a remedy
to cure kidney complaint and nothing
else so l obtained a box at Danforth's
drug store. After taking the first box
I procured second and I conscien.
tiously say that Doan's Pills did more
for me than all the doctors prescfip-
tions and all medicine heretofore used.
Since l first learned OF their value !
have recommended them to a number
Of people. / don't wish 1t understood
| am thoroughly and permanently cured
for have had slight attacks OF the
trouble since l first heard OF Doans
Kidney Pills but an appeal to them
never fails to help and tide me over
what might be a serious attack"
! For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the u. S.
Remember the name, Doan's and take
no substitute.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

The Hon. Oliver w. Stewart, the Ma
tional Chairman of the Prohibition party,
who is to speak at the Grand Opera House
tomorrow evening, has had "A unique ca
reer He is yet a young man being about
forty years old, was formerly minister,
pastor Of a large church of the Christian
Disciples I'm one Of the Western States and
entered political work because Of the APP
parent need of righteousness, or as ne
terms II. applied christianity in politics.
Mr. Stowert is a resident of Chicago,
and last year in a three cornered fight he
beat both his Republican and Democratic
opponents in his district and was elected
to the Illinois Legislature.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
NIAGARA CRAB
MEASURE VETOED
Danger Of Marring Beauty of
the Falls. -
PUBLIC SENTIMENT D1sAPPROvED

In Memorandum Governor odeIl Says
Thompson Bill, While Desired Local
ly, Was Almost Universally Opposed
In the State at Large.
Albany, n. Y, May 16.-Governor
Odell has vetoed the bill of Assembly
man Thompson extending the time for
beginning work by and also enlarging
the scope and powers Of the Niagara,
Lockport and Ontario Power company.
The veto was fully expected.
In a memorandum accompanying the
veto the governor says that, while the
bill is desired by the immediate locah-
ty concerned. he is convinced that
throughout the state it is almost uni
versally disapproved.
Governor Odell calls attention then
to the widespread solicitude expressed
in protests from all over the Union as
to peril to the beauty of Niagara falls
On the question of threatened danger
to the falls, he says. there is wide diff
ference Of opinion. 'If the result, how
ever, would be less harmful" says the
governor, than those who seek for the
preservation of the falls believe, It GER
tainly would lead or rather be an ex-
cuse for other companies that would
in the end produce the results which
are feared. The legislature" he re-
marks in closing, Should protect the
falls rather than increase the menace
by restricting those corporations which
are already in possession by compelling
the removal Of distractions and un-
slightly structures which mar the beau
ty of Niagara"
Dutehess County Watsrs Saved.
Governor Odell has signed the Smith
bill prohibiting New York city from
taking water from Wappinger and
Fishkill creeks in Dutchess county.
In a statement which the governor
has issued giving his reasons be says
he is willing to call an extra session
Of the legislature to meet the water
situation for New York city. The gov
ernor first recites the provisions under
which New York city is authorized to
condemn land and water rights in the
various counties Of the state.
He shows that the effect in Dutchess
county of such proceedings would be
to destroy manufacturing establish
ments in Wappinger Falls and Fish
kill which support directly and indi-
rectly a population Of about $4,000 in-
habitants.
At midnight ended the constitutional
thirty day period during which the
bills left in the hands Of Governor
Odell might be signed or vetoed by
him. A large lumber Of bills were al
lowed to die.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

The latest parasol handle Is studded
with jet.
Hosiery to match the shoes is the rule
among the best dresscrs.
Tho co!larlcss blouse has not. as yet.
beno given a very warm welcome.
Taneta soems to have pushed foulard
quite of the scenes
A convenient and dressy accessory to
sheer summer frocks Is tho lace bertha,
easily adjusted, and trims up an ordi-
nariiy plain dress most effectively.
The bracelet is coming to the fore with
the new advent of the elbow sleeve.
The little sacques from Paris arc much
narrower than last season and there Is
even an indication Of where the waist line
Is.
You may not like De Ritter personally,
but you must admit that his ideas are
consistent and"
Yes, they have the consistency Of
mush."
"The last time / saw him he had
Just graduated from college and was
waiting for a good position"
IAN that's changed. He's looking for
a plain job now"
Nell-No, / couldn't remember at first
who he was.
Belle-But you do now?
Nell think so. / believe he gradu-
ated with me from that school of
Memory Culture"
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Fsiansd Toothsohs and Eloped

wrentham, Mass, May l8.--Feigning
toothache. Robert Foss and Helen
Frier, son and daughter of wealthy
farmers near this city, were able to
elope. after waiting two years for the
opportunity TO arrive. The couple dis
appeared later, and young Foss tele-
phoned a friend here that he and Miss
Frier "had gone to get married" and
that they would spend their honey
moon in New York.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Change.

Blossoms bursting everywhere:
Songs Of birds and CLINT OF sun;
Balmy warmth throughout the air;
Sylvan streams that gayly run
Where the woods their treasures bring:
That's the good old-fashioned spring
Chills and fever. likewise grip;
Shivering winds and clouded skies;
Frosty guests that fiercely nip
Nernal hopes that fondly rise;
Muddy clods that stoutly cling:
That's the modern sort of spring.
-(Washington Star
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
SWAPPING TURTLE
FASTENS ONTO PIERCE
Hung to Drunken Mans
Trousers With Bull Dog
Tenacity

Edward Pierce was called on to ex-
plain in City Court this morning why
he was walking about the city on Sat
urday night with a big swapping tur-
tie clinging to the seat of his trousers.
When seen by Patrolman Sheehy,
Pierce said he was hunting for some
one to separate him from the snapper
which he said had fastened itself onto
his clothing while he was taking a nap
in front of the grocery store Of Charles
Hurlock, at Seventh and Poplar
streets.
The patrolman doubted Pierce's story
and arrested him on d charge Of steal
ing the turtle. In court this morning
the defendant said he had been drink
ing and did not know just how he did
get the snapper. AS Groceryman Hur-
lock did not feel disposed to push the
case, Pierce was allowed to so on pa
role. He took possession Of the turtle
and returned 1t TO its owner.
Marie Brown pleaded guilty to keep
ing a disorderly house in Third street
near Tatnall and was fined $50 and
costs.
A fine OF s. and costs was imposed on
Ward Smith for dlsorderly conduct.
His daughter appeared against him
and testified that it was almost inn
possible TO sleep in the same house
with the defendant on account of his
propensity for swearing and acting dis
orderly. Smith has a bad hand as a
result Of an injury received several
years ago and was to have had IL am
putated last Thursday. but failed tC
put in his appearance at the hospital
when the operation was to have beer
performed
John Gillespie and William Forrest
pleaded guilty to a charge Of corner
lounging and each was fined 81 and
| costs
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

As "a speaker Mr.. Stewert is freely con-
cede1 to be the most eloquent and gifted
of any of the members of the Illinois Leg
islatuie, and has captivated by his charm
ing manner and good sense large audi
ences in all pants of the country.
Mr. Stewerts speech tomorrow evening
will be an exposition of the principles of
the Prohibition party, and will be well
worth hearing, especially 50 by all tenn
perance men of both the Old parties who
are cordially invited 10 be present. The
meeting in the evening will open at s
O'Clock with musical by the famous
Philadelphia Male Quartet. Seats are all
fre and both men ana women are invited.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
The North Western Line Russian.Japan
Atlas.

Send ten cents In stamps for Russo
Japarese War Atlas issued by The Chi
cago q North-Western Ry.Three line coll
ored maps. each liXs0; bound in convenient
form Tor reference. The Eastern situation
shown la detail. with dabes showing rela-
tive military and naval strength and
financial resources OF Russia and Japan
address.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
PEOPLES SETTLEMENT NOTES
Rummase Sale Begins Today-Prepar-
ing For Annual Entertainment.

The rummage sale at the Peoples
Settlement, Taylor and Church Streets
for the benefit Of the work, opened to-
day.
on Saturday afternoon the Sunshine
Club had a May party in Brandywine
Park. Professor Goldey is TO speak at
the children's service this evening.
The children and young people are
making preparations for their annual
entertainment to be held on June ..
They are to give the fairy queen. THE
Magic Bell" under the direction OF Mrs.
Mahala Wells Perkins.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
THE STATE COMMITTEE.

At meeting Of the Republican state
Committee the other day resolution
was passed electing the chairmen Of
the district committees to honorary
membership, without the right to vote.
This action has occasioned considerable
comment and has been interpreted by
the enemy as an indication OF con-
test in the committee.
Il was an unwise action, and can
accomplish no good result. II simply
occasions friction without accomplish
ing any useful purpose. Party custom
and tradition are all in favor OF allow
ing the chalrmen OF the county COM
mittees a voice and vote i'm the state
Committee. These men have the bur-
den Of the battle In the respective coun-
ties on their shoulders, and are as deep
" interested IN the party and know
as much about It's needs as any mem
Der OF the state Committee chosen by
caucus.
TO deny them a vote when years Of
custom had given IL to them, and con-
tirmed their right to It. seems to indi-
cate such desire for trouble that IL
it doesn't exist it will be made.
But we doubt the power Of ma
jority Of the State Committee to decide
the matter as they have. To overthrow
an established party custom requires
the action OF a State convention. True.
there was resolution passed at the
last convention giving the committee
power to admit the chairmen Of the
County Committees to membership and
while that was doubtless offered with
the purpose which has now been re-
vealed, yet membership" IN the eyes
Of the delegates, was not regarded in
any restricted sense.
We don't think the decision will
affect Regular Republican policies in
the slightest degree. for the members
Of the state Committee are the trus-
tees Of the party. The party policies
are well-known. having been en-
phaslzed by the convention at which
the members OF the present state Com
mittee were chosen. It may be a ques-
tion OF who shall control. but it can
not indicate any question as to policy.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
MISS M'ClAFFERTrS CARNIVAL
Eighth Annual May Carnival to be
Given on Friday Evening.

On Friday night. May 20. in the Op-
era House. Miss McClafferty viii give
her annual Children's May Carnival It
win be a scene OF grace and beautv
Strong calcium lights viii shed their
varied rays. adding lustre to the brill
liant costumes OF the graceful dancers.
The Fete I'm Springtime VIII be the
Introduction to the pretty event follow
ed by Babes In Toyland. The Little
southern Bellies Dance of the Seasons.
Highlanders. Americans Lullaby.
Maidens Of the Day. German Gaiety.
Scene IN Poppy Land. Castudianta.
Scarf Dance. Plantation FrOlic. The
SSRites. Indian Dance, The Sailors.
Polly Prims. French court minuet and
Empire gavotte. The finale viii be the
Fate OF the Graces.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
peath Of Mrs. pannenhauer.

After a long illness, Mrs. Mary A.
Dannenhauer died at her home No. 1SOd
Scott street. yesterday afternoon. She
was the Wife OF Albert A. Dannehauer
a foreman for the Wilmington City
Railway Company. and had a large
circle of friends.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

The Jetfersonian in discussing Lead J.
ers versus Bosses" is authority for
the statement that Bryan Is the only
leader OF national importance-all the
rest are bosses. And there are those
who yet declare that the world is fiat
and that dc sun do move" There
has never been found any way of
meeting a plain fat-footed assertion
Of an error.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
WooIsn Mil. DESTROYED.

Monson, Mass, May 16.-The mill of
the Crescent Woolen company at South
Monson has been burned The build
ing and contents are total loss, esti-
mated at about $4,000 and partly COW
cred by insurance. The mill has been
manufacturing fine woolens. running
night and day and employing about
fifty hands.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Willard salisbury should not be blam-

Willard Salisbury should not be blam-
ed for failure to call together the
State Committee preparatory to a
State convention. Mr.. Salisbury, i'm
common with half the people Of Will
mington, has the measles. Should he
arrange for a convention now he
might innoculate the whole Bryan
element who are peculiarly suscepti-
bic and are a rather measley lot any
way
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

Mr.. Hearst Declares that though un-
successful he viii not bolt. What a
consolation to sane and sound"
Democracy to know it will have the
support Of the yellow journals! sane
and Sound"-mostly the latter.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
DOES YOUR WATCH
SATISFY YOU?

We have had a peck OF trouble
trying the different makes. but
have at last found watch that Is
a TIME-kEEPER.
These watches We have made to or
der for us, and sell them as low as
the so-called good watches on the
market. Win be pleased to have
you examine them.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Rose Fste at sishopstsad.

There viii be "a rose fete on the lawn
at Bishopstead on Tuesday, June Z. for
the beneht Of the Babies Hospital and
Day Nursery. Preparations are in pro-
gress to make it an elaborate affair.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Medical society Meetina.

The Delaware state Medical Soclet,
win hold it's annual meeting at Lewei
on June IA.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

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So the once.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
rrI-rpunNrs

Brie' communications on all subjects
Of interest, temperate in their nature
and accompanied by the name Of the
writer (not 70 be published unless de-
sirod) are always welcome.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16
Carpenters Have Mass Meeting.

The Carpenters and Joiners' Union
of America wiz hold mass meeting in
German Hall tonight.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

Indian meal, soap and vinegar make
a fine mixture to remove every particle
OF dirt from the hands. and that is a be-
ginning towards the whitening process.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

THE EVENING JOURNAL IS for sale
at the Leading News stands in WHINING
ton ard at Broad Street Station. Phlia'
deiphia. every afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-05-16

Delightful parasols may be had to
match or to harmonic with every pos
sible frock.