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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

From the New York sui.
Dissent from any course Of public policy
which Mr.. Hoar follows conscientiously
and spicndidly defends can take nothing
away from that general and sincere re-
spect his countrymen have for his unsul-
led uprigntness. his strong. subtle and
brilliant intellect, his various learning his
command, unequalled among living states
men Of the English language and Its lit
erature. his far-darting wit. His mind is
saturated with the best traditions Of the
common law, Of constitutional and parila-
mentary precedent, Of history and humane
letters. No other Senator has a more
austers ideal OF public service. No other
Senator has a higher conception Of the
dignity and responsibility OF his office.
An imperceptibie authority, a certain
majesty Of age and experience and fine
talent. cling to such a man. lie Is a noble
figure, right worthy 10 sit in that chamber
Of illustrious memories.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

battle OF Waterloo on n sandwich, and
parchcd corn was the only ration that
was issued to the Confedcrates before
several Of their famous charges. We
have heard OF Sussex statesmen who
have been sent 10 the Legislature, who
sat on the steps Of the StA,e House
to eat their lunches. which contained
good honest pone and a slab OF home
cured bacon. They were the men who
gave the lobbyist the greatest trouble.
In these later days there come up from
Sussex the degenerate Offspring of
these simple old fellows; these young
men affect city airs. smoke bad cigars.
drink hieh-balls Cwhatever they may
be-, and copy only that which the cit
les regard as their worst customs.
And as for -jock-why should
any Sussex eountian be ashamed of
that? DO you know it talxes a high
order OF man TO drink apple jack and
get away with #? Your eneminate
city man takes sip ana chokes. gets
black in the face and begs TO be ex-
cused. But the Sussex oountian who
has back Of him several generations OF
corn-fed ancestors, crooks his elbow,
brings the jug to his lips and the pleas
ant "gurgle." "gurgle" is reflected I'm
the bland and innocent smile which
fits over his features till they are as
pleasant 10 look upon as Sussex
county landscape when the clover is in
blossom. Good old Sussex, brave old
Sussex, homely old Sussex, we love you
for what YOU were. and we deprecate
any signs of decay.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
A DEFENSE oE SUSSEX.

The Lewes Pilot does us wrong when
it intimates that we are wont to speak
Of Sussex countians "as people with
appetites for nothing but hogs jowi.
turnip greens, 'possum and apple Jack
We never said It. But suppose we hadg
To build up a strong. robust manhood
they must have a Spartan diet. The
enfete products Of our cities disdain
this homcly fare. and what Is the re-
suit? They have to content themselves
with the frills OF true. living while the
Sussex countain enjoys the real article
Sussex produced John NJ. Clayton
and long line Of distinguished men
can Re placed to her credit. our corn.
fed Statesmen have a way Of getting
uere overnight. while their city cou-
sins are wondering how they managed
III Tho men Of Sussex who represent
US in the Legislature. who are possible
governors and congressman owe their
native force and rugged personality ia
a line Of ancestors who subsisted chief
ly on pork and corn. Are their sons
now to disdaln the very element,
which have produced their intellectual
IS well as physical. bone and hbre? II,
even resent references to hogs low
and corn bread leads ns TO suspect tina.
the degenerate cons Of noble sires arr
signing Tor the flesh pots OF the cite
which contain not marsh rabbit an,
iiver-mush but hllet Of something O.
other.
We hope that the people Of SUISSE,
VIII part with much ere they part witt
their historic diet. What made Rob
ert Burns. but oatmeal2 What mad
Cariyle2 Oatmeal. And what mad
many a Sussex man who has gon
forth into the great world to take tn
lead IA medicine, law or business. bu
hogs jowl and turnip greens2
A people is lost when it begins 4
he ashamed OF its practices and Gus
tons. Why. wellington fought tn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

A German method Of testing the pur-
ity of milk is by dipping it in a poll
ished knitting needle 1t should be
held upright and Immediately with
drawn. II the milk is pure some will
adhere 10 the needle, but if water has
been added. even in small proportion,
it win come forth quite clean.
Customer-Gimme a cup Of chocolate
with plenty of whipped cream
Boston Waitress shouting back to
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. solitaire in a
plenttudinous setting of chastised lac
teal fluid,
Miss Elderly believe / could slave
on Tor a hundred years and never make
any man care for me.
Miss Tobasco-What. Another hum
bred?
Tie married his cook"
Lucky mani"
yes. and he's only a common mill
liouaire at that"
A slum inspector told the Glasgow
Municipal Commission ON the housing
Of the poor that on some occasions he
had found families sleeping I'm tiers
the parents on the floor. then a mat
tress and layer of children on the
top.
George S. King. who built the first
steel furnace at Johnstown. Pa, which
eventually grew into the plant Of the
Cambria Steel Company, celebrated his
Gath birthday recently.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
A FRIENDS ADVICE.
Will Often Help You Greatly. Read
What a Wilmington cit-
zen Saws:

You may hesitate to listen TO the
advice Of strangers, but the testimony
of friends or residents of Wilmington
is worth your most careful attention.
II is an easy matter to investigate such
proof as this. The evidence must be
conclusive. Read the following:
G. w. Speer in the Wholesale COM
mission business at the corner Of
Fourth and King streets says: Il had
backache for six months. II came on
without any apparent cause and was
mainly characterized by dull aching
pain across the small of the back
which when lifted or stopped changed
10 sharp twinges Doan's Kidney Pf1ls
were recommended TO me by a lady
who had used them so / got a box at
Danforth's drug store on Market street
They removed the trouble and up to the
present time ] have been free from kid
ney complaint. Before used Doan's
Kidney Pills I tried hot. plasters and
such makeshifts but they were Of lit
tie II any use. Should any citizen in
quire for minuter particulars 1 win be
only too glad TO give Them" ~
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster ilburn Co, Buffalo. n.
! Y. sole agents for the u. 8.
Remember the name, Doan's. and
take no other.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

When the late Water Board gave its
first contract TO the Western company
the very Evening protested. which re-
suited in the Water Board going on
to perfect its agreement. When the
second contract was made our contem-
porary thought it ought to be accepted
and entered into a defence OF the Com
mission. AS a result, two members
were ousted. When Mayor Bird in an
interview in the Evening Journal de-
clared it as his intention to see that
the surplus of the Water Board should
be devoted 20 the purposes designated
by law, the Every Evening thought
the reporter was lying. doubted the
Mayors right TO do what he declared
was his purposes and virtually recon-
mended to Council that it defy him.
Wen, it happened that the Mayor was
reported correctly; he had a consulta-
ton with Council and that body agreed
TO act in harmony with his plans. If
you want to know what IS going to be
done. find out what our contemporary
opposes. And when you understand
what is evidently right look to It to
raise objections.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

reading, by Miss Mary d. Lang; orig
inal poem, Mrs. George Ladley, which
was very much enjoyed; duet, James
Miles and Mrs. George Ladley; osmond
Reynolds then presented TO the Rev,
r. A. Hunter. their pastor, a branch
containing four nuts. When cracked
each one held a ten dollar gold piece,
a New Years gift from his congrega-
ton. Refreshments and sociable
time were then enjoyed by all.
About twenty eight couple attended
the New Year dance IN the hall here
on Friday evening.
Mrs. Edward Thompson Of 1ans-
downe. Pa. and Miss Ruth McVaugh,
of Hockessin, DEL were in town recent
~.
Mrs. L. p. Megilligan. Of Chester,
spent Friday here.
Miss Margaret 3. Jackson has been
visiting relatives in West Chester.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
KENNETH MINISTER
Gets HANDSOME GIFT
Young Man Loses a Finger
in Machincry-Other News
of the Town
specIal to the EvenIng journal


Kenneth Square. Jan. 4.--Percy VAL
entine met with an accident at the
Fibre Works, having caught his hand
in one Of the machines and taking off
one of his fingers.
Henry r. Parker. one Of the corps Of
engineers employed by the Nandeg.fft
Construction Co. here, has gone to
Alexandria, Va, to join Walter Wash
abaugh.
DR.. Hughes and wife are with rela-
tives in Washington, ID. G.
Harry Maxwell. of Philadelphia, Pa,
is at his home on Marshall street.
Miss Marian Beeby has been housed
with a sprained ankle, the result Of a
fall on the ice while skating
Miss Young Of West Chester, Pa,
has been visiting Miss Edith Howard
of South Union street.
A church social was held on Friday
evening IL the lecture room Of the
Presbyterian Church. The following
program was given. Duet by Misses
Florence Lamborn and Alice Miles;
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
A La Carte Dining Car Service on Bal,
timore and Ohio Trains.

timore and Ohio Trains.
The popular demand. PAY for what
you get and get 81 when you want b."
induced the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
TO install. some four years ago, Ia carte
service on dining cars 10 supersede table
d'hote. With the exception Of very
few instances. the a la carte service IS
used throughout the system because IL
affords the traveller an opportunity Of
getting something to eat without paying
for more than he wants. in these paia-
hal cars. the coach as well as the Pull
man passenger can sit down to an i'm
maculate table, receive the attention Of
the best trained walters. and secure. Tor
the small sum OF twenty-five cents a CUP
OF coffee ard BIT OF toast or sandwich
He pays the usual price Of ten cents for
the coffee. ten cents for a sandwich. and
five cents for the best service possible.
surrounding himself with an appetizinr
atmosphere. ana having the attention Of
the most skilled walters, all for the above
small amount
Is not mis- infinitely better than hur-
rying from the train TO "a lunch counter
or 20 have your coffee and sandwich
brought TO you az your seat, and be sub
mitted 70 the annoyance OF the acrobatic
feats which necessarily accompany such
a performance?
The dining car service OF the Baltl-
more and Ohio Railroad Is not outciassed
anywhere. New dining cars have been
added every six months and the present
equipment, skilled service, and excellent
suisine are Of the highest standard
janl-2t
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
TELEPHONES
MONDAY. JANuARy4. 1904.
arHE couRr HousE RINeg

There has been some resentment ex-
pressed recently against a term which
has grown somewhat common-"The
court House Ring" There Is I'M
doubleday ring which could be so
designated. yet it does not contain all
OF the county officials who occupy OFF,
ces in the Court House. There are a
number Of gentlemen there who have
been elected because their constituents
wanted them elected, and not because
Of trading. bribery or other sharp
practices. They have received the
rewards OF faithful party service
and Of decent living. and they realize
that they have been taken care OF and
that there are others who are equally
entitled to the rewards Of Office. Con-
sequently they are prepared to step
down when their terms shall end, TO
throw off their coats and TO work for
good Republicans who shall be nomi-
mated as their successors.
But there are those in the Court
House who, granting that they should
have ever been allowed there, at least
can ask FOR no further consideration.
They not only are laying plans to sue
coed themselves or TO promote them
selves into fatter places but seek TO
name those who shall occupy other
positions ia the gift Of the party. This
is what is meant by "the Court House
ring
There is a rule now in force which
prohibits the denomination Of those
who have served in a county Office for
one term. 1t Is o good rule, since it
intends that the rewards shall be
equitably distributed and that the con-
troll Of the party shall not be dictated
by a few officials. We know that an
attempt is being made 10 have this
rule rescinded BY those who hold that
The party must support them for their
natural lives, and their families after
them. This element is dangerous.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
PROSPERITY oAANegs rAg Wv.

Certain Democratic papers are ox-
pressing much pleasure over the fact
that William jennings Bryan has been
received throughout Europe by Royalty.
the nobility and other "ac,Nieuts." why
should Mr. Bryan not be so received?
And why should It be hailed with signs
of particular pleasure? II we make
much Of the most insignificant Iordling
who comes over TO avoid paying his
rent, why should not a man who polled
six million votes for President Of the
United States be received with dis
tinction abroad2 But why should this
recognition prove gratifying 20 Mr..
Bryan ana his followers? Is not the
whole Bryan theory built on the idea
that the poor man is the uobiest work
Of God. ana that those who are dis
tnguished by wealth or birth are
enemies OF the dear masses? Perhaps
Mr.. Bryan is like Caesar:
when he once attains the upmost
round.
he then unto the ladder turns his back.
looks IN the clouds
scorning The base degrees by which he
did ascend
1t has happened to many n scorner
Of wealth and Of success gained by taxi
ing advantage Of special opportunities.
There was Hogg Of Texas: he made a
fortune in oil and has ceased to de-
nounce the rich. Towne Is another ex-
ample. He has gained wealth, and
now doesn't hesitate 10 wear dress
suit and % ride in an automobile. Mr..
Bryan when nominated for the Presi-
dency the FIRST time was stranded; now
he can travel in state through Europe.
and nobody is jealous; yet where do
the poor, tie oppressed, the downtrod-
den come en-?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

Possibly the only way to bring City
Council to realization OF the import
ance Of the prompt collection OF all
taxes is TO feel the need Of revenue.
That occasion has arrived. Our city
fathers are confronted with a sltua-
ton that win require economy and the
securing Of every penny due the city.
There is nothing TO prevent the collec-
ton Of many thousands OF dollars
IN taxes but custom. and it seems that
in many cases custom is regarded as
superior 20 law. But when taxes be-
come delinquent there are ample REM
edies TO secure their payment. There
can be no tax where there is no prop
erty ana as long as there is property
the city has a lien which IL may sat-
isfy. We hope that under the spur OF
Council viii establish new
custom ana that in future every man
who pays tax to support the gov
ernmeat may be assured that his neigh
bors are sharing the burden.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

The Middletown Transcript thinks
the Levy Court should grant 1Iagis-
trate Hollis vindication or see that he
is tried by a jury OF his peers. We
doubt whether any such duty devolves
on the Levy Court. The Comptroller
"a sworn officer Of the county. has
passed on the accounts OF the maeis-
trates. To examine an bills ana to
pass on them is his duty. Relyine
largely on his report. and partly on its
own Judgment. the Levy Court decided
not TO pay the bill in fun. It seems
to us that there Its responsibility ends,
and we do not think it is the business
Of this organization, which is mere
business body. 10 conduct prosecutions
The Transcript thinks the Levy couri
was discourteous IN calling Mr.. Ward,
attention to his oath. Possibly. bu,
that doesn't affect the merits Of IN,
controversy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

Congress resumes business today at
the old stand. A message from the
President on the Panama affair will
be read. II is reported on what APP
pears to be good authority that this
viii contain an exhaustive history of
all OF our actions in this affair, and that
it will reveal no act not sanctioned by
the circumstances and by international
usage.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

goes out to the negro. as cats on a
back fence love harmony. and as the
Pilot admircs Wilmington. so the Gold
Democrats and the Silver Democrats
cleave to each other.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

The Lewes Pilot thinks that If the
Gold Democrats keep on saying nice
things about the Silver Democrats. ana
II the Silver Democrats continue TO
hold out the hand Of good fellowship.
the Democratic party may be victori-
Gus. Yes; we have observed this spirit
Of friendliness. As an Irlshman loves
an 0rangeman; as Ben Tilman's heart
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
WILSON'S
Undertaking Rooms
GIG King Street
Personally Conducted Tours to WASH
inston, D. c., and Return Via Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad.

A series of three-day personally-con-
Quoted tours to Washington, d. c.. will
be run on the following dates: January
21st, February 4th and 18th, March Sd
and 2sth, April 9TH and 2lst and May
9Th. $500 for the round trip, including
hotel and other expenses. Train leaves
Chester at 3.24 p. m; Wilmington. $40
p. m.
As these four parties are limited to
the available hotel accommodations
and as reservations are made when
tickets are purchased, those intending
to become members should register at
once.
For booklet and fun information call
on ticket agents or write to II. A. Mil
Ter, T. 2. A. Water and Market streets,
Wilmington Del.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

Tobacco pouches. Sc TO $50. cigar
cases soc 10 $3.50. Durstein, s East
Second street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

We were among the first and the largest Importers these
factory Slksn fact has shown
compare with them for deaby and absolute satisfaction The opening
TINS will attractive
made expressly for this opening called to the
that sell Imitation Japan only orig
maj qualities introduced by 20 will
duplicate the varieties be shown this morning therefore,
confidence this respectfully an exana
ton of the assortment and selection a this time
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
sEpH G. DARLINGTON co. JOSEPH G. DARLINGTON 8 CO
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Joseph Ct. Darlington s. Co

In pursuance OF established Firm
Will Exhibit Silk
the New Year. representing direct mportatons
most desirable goods made expressly order
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04
In the White Goods Department
WE WILL OPEN THIS MORNING
Our New Importation OF Swiss Nainsook and Cambria
EnbrOiderieS

Including large of New and Exclusive Gaoons Skng
Flouncngs AOvers Novelties Fnged Collars
Matched Sets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-01-04

II YOU would be absolutely sure OF re-
ceivlng the Evening Journal regularly AZ
your residence or office send a postal
card 10 the Evening Journal ofdce. The
order thus given viii Immediately be
passed on TO the carrier.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12

ton. They have the sympathy of their
many friends in their loss, which comes
much harder in winter than it would at
any other season of the year.
The exact cause of the FIRE will prob
ably never be known. Some time ago
one of the hot air pipes became too hot
for the adjoining woodwork, but tin and
asbestos was placed around it and no
further trouble was had. 4 hotter fire
had been had in the furnace ON several
occasions during the winter than was the
case last night.
The firemen had two streams of water
on and prevented any other property
from being damaged by fire.
The residence occupied by DIR. Web
ster was insured for $4,000 in the c. A.
Chapman agency.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
WILL PROTECT ARMS.
Wernecke's Band Cutter and Feeder
For Corn Huskers.
From Tuesdav'e 0ailv


Carl G. w. Wernecke has just been
granted a patent on an ingeniously de-
huskers, machine of his own invention,
whereby the corn huskers may be fed
without the person feeding being in the
slightest danger of having his hand or
arm drawn into the husker. The appara
tus is an ingenius combination of snap
ping rollers, an endless conveyor or feed
belt for delivering the stalks thereto,
and rotary beaten everything the de-
livery end of the conveyor. If this ma
chine really accomplishes what it is
designated for, it will indeed be bless
ing to millions of users of the corn
husking machines who never can work
with these huskers without dread feel
ing of what has often been the result of
a moment of thoughtlessness on the
part of the feeder, and how many have
been thus mutilated.
This by no means is the first new
machine that Mr. Wernecke has devised.
Some time ago he patented fiue-and-
wo-cutter, which is now being manufac-
tured by McCrae & Co. of Chicago, and
on which he is getting handsome royal
ty. He is also the inventor of an eXpan-
sion pulley and strawburning engine.
Inventive genius seems to run in the
Wernecke family. His brother, who is
of the Globe Wernecke company of Chi
cago, is the inventor of the glass front,
by which the books in the bookcase are
protected from dust, the user being able to
read their titles through the glass, with
out removing the same. These glass
fronts slide up into a horizontal posi-
ton, in the manner of desk-lid, when
one wants them out of the way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
DAMAGED By FIRE.
Gasoline Stove Explodes and Starts
Blaze at Isaac Roberts Eouse.

From Tuesdays Daily. :.
The home of Isaac Roberts and family,
at. POI South Sixth street, was badly
damaged by fire late yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Roberts was at work in
Cambria, and the children were away,
and Mrs. Roberts was at home alone get
ting supper, shortly before six o'clock.
The meal was being prepared in the sit
ting. room on a gasoline stove, when the
stove exploded. Mrs. Roberts was in the
room at the time, but fortunately es-
capped without injury. With great pres
ence of mind, she ran out of the room
and closed the door behind her to enclose
the fire in the one room and prevent
draft, and then ran out of the house and
asked some boys who were playing near
to notify the central station, which they
did through the telephone.
The blazing liquid had been throws
upon the carpets and walls, ..1d made a
hot fire until the fremen arrived, when
they extinguished it with chemicals. The
lower floor was blackened and scorched
by the smoke and fire, and presents a
sadly delapidated appearance. Some of
the furniture was damaged.
Mr.. Roberts, who came back to the
city last night in response to a summons,
states that he carried no insurance. He
says that he carried insurance on the
house for seventeen years, but overlook
ed renewing it when it expired recently,
being away at the time. He estimates
his loss on the building and household
goods at $500.
Mrs. Roberts had experienced some
trouble with the gasoline for two or
three days, as it would flash up and
acted as though there was kerosene in it.
The stove did not leak, so far as is
known.