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EDITORIAL OPINION
The offeIaI Nati0naI Anthsm.

nv O"i~tei NdtloUdl Antncr1s
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Navy Department has lust Or
dered that HAL Columbia" shall re-
ceive no further recognition as a na-
tional air and that "The Star-spaneled
Banner shall be played twice a day
at morning and evening colors. on all
war vessels having bands. The War
Department long ago took the same ac-
ton and for several years "The STAR
Spangled" Banner" has been played at
retreat by the bands at all army
posts.
This decision may clear up whatever
doubt remains as TO whether this
country has a national anthem and as
to what II Is. So far as executive order
can make 1t so "The Star-Spangled
Banner Is the national afr. In thus
recognizing Il the government has fol-
lowed the leadRf foreign powers. where
the air Is always played IN compliment
to an American warship or on similar
occasions. Hail Columbia" "Ameri-
ca" and Yankee Doodle" still divide
the affections OF Americans with 'The
Star-Spangled Banner" but none of
them has the official standing at home
or abroad. Yankee Doodle" is PLAYED
or sung oftener in derision OF the
United states than otherwise, while
My Country, IT'S OF Thee" like the
German Hell din i'm Siegerkranz," is
merely "God Save the King" the ac-
cepted national anthem OF Great Brit
ain for $50 years.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
FAR AFIELD
A DAY IN CHARLESTON AND THE EXPE-
RLENCES OF AN EVENING JOURNAL
MAN IN THAT QUAINT OLD CITY
/ spent Goal Friday in

spent Goal Friday in Charleston
quaint, charming old city!
It is impossible 10 reproduce its at
mosphere and its spirit one goes as
a stranger and lis taken in" but not
in the sense that he is in New York
city.
have a notion 10 relate certain in
cidents Of my short stay IN the proud
old city, and then my partiality may be
understood.
First met a stranger and asked him
the direction Of certain object Of
interest. And what do you suppose
was the first thing that occurred to
this business man? why, to pilot me
there. And this he did against my re-
monstrance, going blocks out Of his
way and assuring me It was a pleas
ure.
on the way he pointed out many
objects of interest and gave me many
interesting bits OF history. Finally he
paused and pointing across the street
said In a voice OF deepest reverence:
and that Is Old ST. Michaels.2 It was
the tone a pilgrim might have used
when approaching the sacred shrine.
] Then he insisted that II being Good
Friday ! should attend service there,
telling me that the hour was eleven,
and he left me at the doors OF my
hotel
OF course / went. and was amply re-
paid. Old ST. Michaeps is not as i'm
posing a structure as one would ex-
pect to see. ! remembered the piece
the boys used TO reclte in my school
days called, How He Saved st.
Michaels." Well. could not help
thinking that had that negro not been
there TO climb the tower remove the
flaming torch and thus save the struc-
ture, most any one else could have
done it. But then what Is the use OF
destroying all the poetry and ro-
nance OF life?
The service was appropriate to Good
Friday; in fact the whole interior was
in keeping with that solemn day. The
great high stalls with their walnut
partitions, the rows OF tablets on the
wall, bearing in some instances
sheathed swords and stars and bars
cut in marble, heightened the effect OF
the solemn music and the deep tones
Of the preacher.
Anu AHtit sdA tue nlHn~bfeu, Wnlte-
haired men and women OF Charleston
too proud to be discourteous even 10
their servants-too proud to complain
at the awful wreck Of their fortunes
left by the war.
But If It was the day Of cruclfixion
within, it was joyous Easter without
All the windows were open, and one
could look through at the trees In full
foliage; the palms waved their arms
and clapped their hands as In triumph;
the gardens sent out on the air wave
Of perfume and my eyes sought con-
stantly great wisteria vine that
rioted over a portico. half concealing
It in a mass Of purple blossoms.
And the. bird choir just outside OF
the windows, almost over my head
caroled and chirped as though drunk
with happiness. forgot the trained
voices OF the choir; the soprano SOLO
list sang Of one "despised and rejected
but the birds would not have II 50.
And then the service was over, and
those erect old gentlemen with frosted
heads and aggressive imperials Offer
ed their arms to those gentle looking.
high-bred danes that might have
stepped out Of some old daguerreotype,
and decorously they passed to the
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thing they can to promote its welfare
in many cases when your committee asked
representative business men 10 join tho
board. the reply was, why certainly;
glad 10 DO so-glad to do anything l can
for the board and the city"
Your committee have worked faithfully
to increase the membership. and in hand
Ing you this report wish to express the
hope that the membership committee for
19Oi-o5 win bring the membership up to
at least 600.
Our detailed report is as follows:
Total number OF members, April 1903 M.
Number new members during the year. .sol
Total membership for the year.........43 43'
Number deceased, 3; left city and drop
ped from roll.... =. .. .. O.. O.. ........ q
Total number members at this date, 4OI
Respectfully submitted.
r. j. Maclean, Chairman
Treasurer's Report.
The treasurer's report showed bal
ance of S237.O1.
The expenditures for She year wer,
s2Ois.14.
sseretary's Report.
Secretary Taylor submitted an interest
ing report reviewing the work of the pas
year. All the reports were ordered to b,
printed.
The election Of officers was the next
business. Among other suggestions In ad-
dition to the Board Of Directors. Il was
suggested that the bylaws be changed SO
that no officer could succeed himself and
that nominations hereafter be made in
open session and not through a commit
tee.
The report Of the treasurer Of the ban.
quet committee was read as follows: Re.
ceipts, Si995 81; expenditures, si72i. As; bal.
ance, s27S.4s. This money had been re.
ceivcd from guarantors with the under.
standing that If not needed it would be
returned TO them. While 1t is the inten.
tion Of the Board Of Trade to return al
the money to the respective donators the
opinion was expressed that if the guar.
antors could see ft to return the money
TO the board it would be highly appreci-
ated and greatly aid in. the work to be
carried on.
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homes that have not changed in ap-
pearance, nor added a stick Of furni-
ture since the war.
But fingered; for this is the most
historic spot In South Carolina-per-
haps in the entire South. In the little
park adjoining are the monuments
these people have denied themselves
to build-monuments TO their soldier
dead-and one striking bronze figure
Of Timrod, the South's beloved war
poet whose verses we're on the lips
Of the boys in butternut as they went
into battle. and whose dirges gave
voice to the wall Of Charleston when
they were brought back.
Around old ST. Michaers had swept
the tide Of war. There the troops had
passed on their way TO the front, and
many Of them gazed on its spire, and
thus caught their last look Of Char
lesion.
Out on Battery Park one may get a
most charming view of the bay with
Fort Sumpter in the distant middle
ground. There are palms here, too,
live-oaks and more monuments. A
number of old mortars are set at in
tervals with their mouths gaping
towards the harbor and several can
non which did duty during the war.
Stop and read the inscription. Il tells
Of the work this piece did in the de-
fense Of Sumpter on that awful day
that began the war Here IS its neigh
Dor, and it bears an inscription setting
forth the daring exploits in which It
was engaged In the attempt to uphold
the stars and bars. There they stand
side by side in eternal amity looking
out towards sumpter, ready for its
defense.
While out In the park l saw strolling
towards me three boys from one of
the military schools. handsome in their
gray uniforms. 1 halted them and
asked question. Instantly every
hand was at the cap. and the question
was answered most courteously, and in
full. Then one said: Pardon me, but
l presume you are a stranger" And
being assured that such was the case
these boys became my guides and in
formants. They pointed out places Of
interest told me their history, how
certain points could be reached most
expeditiously, and touched their caps
at departure. There was no boasting,
but a manner that bespoke generations
OF good breeding and wealth Of
Wholesome traditions.
II was good to be in Charleston, and
hard to leave. After many weary
hours Of travel through as ,monotonous
a country as God ever created outside
Of Sahara, here was beauty. courtesy
and repose. Yes; here was real charm
but not wealth. For Charleston re-
minds one OF an aristocrat who has
lost his fortune. There is an air Of
pride and respectability and almost
no ostentation. Those monstrous.
glarinE monstrosities that successful
Westerners and Northerners build as
their homes would be as much out of
setting here as a gaudy head-dress
would be on one of these old ladies'.
The walls yet show the cracks left by
the great earthquake. but they have
been patched up and the old homes. re-
main.
left Charleston in the early morn
Ing while the trees were dripping with
dew and the gardens were prodigal in
perfume, and I felt that had my lot
been cast in the old city. and that of
my ancestors I, too, should have re-
ioioed in being loyal to all of her
Traditions. C. 3. II.
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CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The ultra-polite man is usually pointed
out as a shining example everywhere, ex-
cept home.
that 1t is easier TO throw bricks than re-
pair the damage.
He-What did your father say when you
told him ] wanted to marry you?
She--Ohi George. can you ask me to re-
peat such language? Besides didn't wait
TO hear It all.
There is a prevailing belief in some
quarters that a man cannot be sociable
unless he becomes soaked.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Chance for Clean
Union Republicans
EDITOR Of The Evening Journal.

Editor OF The Evening Journal:
Sir: There are some good Republi-
cans tired OF factional disputes who
indulge the hope that harmony will
again prevail in the Republican ranks.
but however desirable that may be, It
win not do TO heed the siren voice Of
the partisan who pleads for il hoping
by that means to strengthen his own
faction.
1t would be well to consider IN this
connection the position in which the
Union Republican party is placed BY
the recent declaration Of its leader in
late Issue Of his newspaper, the sun.
Of Wilmington, that straight Union
Republicans pledged to vote for ]. Ed
ward Addicks FIRST last and all the
time for United States Senator. VIII be
nominated in every legislative district
IN the State"-''all who do rot like this
policy can vote some other,~ ticket. "
This manifesto, signed u. f. A." has
been declared brazenly and denantly
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A SIMPLE QUESTION
Wilmington People Are Requested to
Honestly Answer This.

Honestly Answer This.
Is not the word Of a representative
citizen Of Wilmington more convincing
than the doubtful utterances OF people
living everywhere else in the Union. Read
this: i
Mrs. Margaret Draper, No. I'LL French
street says; II was subject to attacks Of
backache which were often so severe that
1t was as much as could do to get about
and do my household work. I often had
such pain in my back al night that I
could not sleep. used all kinds OF kidney
remedies but never had any relief worth
speaking about. Doan's Kidney Pills were
recommended to me by my daughter-in-
law. Mrs. +. w. Draper. No 1915 West
Third street who had used them with the
greatest satisfaction. got box at n
B. Danforths drug store and was sur
prised how quickly they gave me relief.
The pain gradually left my back and I
have not suffered from it since" a. e.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. T.. sole
agents for the United States
Remember the name. Doan's. and take
no substitute. fsa
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
pruoaists After offanders.

Steps viii be taken to enforce the
pharmacy laws of the State. At a
meeting of the State Board Of Phar-
macy yesterday James w. Lattomus
was selected as attorney to assist in
finding cut the offenders. 1t is said
there are many people in all parts Of
the State practicing pharmacy without
having passed the required examina-
tions. AS fast as they are found they
will be prosecuted II necessary. They
have been warned repeatedly.
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SENSATIONAL JuRY TRIALS.

Isn't It a areproach on the admlnistra-
tlon OF justice In this twentieth CEN
tury that in cases involving the guilt
or innocence OF those accused Of taking
human life, court rooms become the
scenes OF sickening emotioualism that
is meant to becloud the issue and de-
feat justice? No man can be clear
headed judge when by passionate ap-
peals he has been moved TO tears; and
the more desperate the case the greater
the certainty that the widest sensa-
tionalism viii appear.
The Botkin trial is case in point
Counsel for the commonwealth de-
pounced Mrs Botkln in language that
displayed much ingenuity and which
left no shred Of character or lota Of hu-
man feeling to the accused woman.
Then the defense took hand; its
wrath was poured out on John p, Dun
Ming. whose reputation was already
black enough. Mr.. knight, the woman's
counsel, worked so upon the feelings
Of the spectators. according to reports,
that women were weeping Historically
and the jury was deeply impressed.
But what had an this to do with the
case2 How did all Of this gush assist
the jury in reaching a just conclusion
as to the facts involved2 No matter
what John p. Dunnings conduct to-
wards the woman may have been. 1t
did not concern the fact Of her guilt or
innocence. And whether Mrs. Botkin
is the iend she is generally believed
to be. the best evidence Of that fact lies
in the testimony.
or course women wept ana crowded
around the prisoner. some to kiss her
unblushing check ana others 70 press
her hand, and this doubtless had. as
intended, its effect on the jury. Mean
while the two innocent victims OF a
most hendish purpose are in their
graves, and tears and endearments are
being lavished on the person rcspon-
sible FOR their awful fate
Shakespeare knew human nature
when he made Casca say Of Caesar:
Three or four wenches where I sat
cried .alasi Good souli and forgave
him with all their hearts. But il cae-
sar had stabbed their mothers they
would have done no less"
Since the above was written wore
comes that Mrs BotkIn has again beer
convicted and sentenced TO imprison
ment for life. Anybody who calmly re
views the evidence without hysteri,
win conclude that there is justice In tn
verdict tempered with mercy. for tn
death penalty would not have beef
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NEW PRESIDENT
FOR TRADE BOARD
Continued from First Pase.)

officers were submitted and showed the
board to be in a better condition than
ever before In its history.
r. J Maciean. chairman of the men,
bershlp committee reported the following
new members: Arthur w. swartz. DR.. c.
NJ. Almond, s. w. Ats and 7. II. Jonn-
son.
Mr.. Maolean as chairman OF the special
COMMITTEES appointed at the last meeting
to look into the advisabiiity OF securing
a secretary TO give his entire time to the
Board OF Trade made a brief reSort. He
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

In Another Column we print a political
letter-ffom Kent county Repuhli-
can. The writer Is a man whose
opinions in business. in education
and in all that makes for right liv-
ing carry weight He has been a
Republican ever since the party was
organized, and consequently his let
ter should be read with interest and
carefully weighed, and then his opin-
ions contrasted with the hippant ut
terances OF certain party leaders.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
A sHERlEE ApMoNlsHEp.

Chief Justice Lore has taken occn-
sion to warn the sheriff OF Sussex
county that he must respect the court
and carry out its sentences.
On several occasions complaints have
been made that prisoners in the sus-
sex jail have been allowed TO roam the
streets Of GEORGETOWN. and that certain
prisoners have even been driven 10
their homes priodlcaly. These COM
plants have come 10 The Evening Jour
nal ana on two occasions we have sent
reporters 70 investigate.
The sheriff has had ample warning
and he Is fortunate that the courts
remarks took the nature OF an ad-
monitlon. We understand that the
sheriff claims that certain Of these
prisoners have been regarded as
"trustys' and IN eonsequence have been
given certain amount OF latitude.
But these "trustys" In many instances
were persons convicted OF the most
serious crimes and who had not served
a sufficient time to demonstrate their
fitness 10 be trusted. There Is a vast
difference between allowing prisoners
certain latitude within the prison and
allowing them the liberty Of the town
and the surrounding country
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Fancy Shirts to Order

SOC patterns OF imported madras,
percales, linen, oxford and six shirt
ings to select from. There is nothing
that Will add more to your COM
fort than a shirt that fits.
Lines of neglige shirts. ready to
wear--50c. TO $3.50. These are stan
dard makes. One-half dollar neg
lige shirts aren't skimpy. They
are cut full and in right proportions.
New styles. too.
j. II. DOUGHTEN * CO..
40 Market Street.
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Labor Issues in Politics.
thc New York Sun.

notwithstanding the purpose Of labor
leaders to keep their Organizations. as
such outside the political arena. & is GER
tain that the cherished issues OF those
examinations VII play their part in the
coming campaign. Action may be indlvi-
dual, but tho handspring OF the action will
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tyrrany OF assassination is mAre to
be dreaded than any other sort4 Poor
little Klngi Like most Of iht oc-
cupants Of thrones these days he
pays dearly for his honors.
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Nhen Mr.. Bryan was asked il he con-
sldered Judge Parker an available
candidate, he exclaimed: "Available?"
How on earth are YOU to know if a
man Is available II you can't find
out whore he standsg" And that is
about as sensible a remark as Mr..
Bryan ever made.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

A Prominent Texas Politician declares
That Hearst could not possibly carry
Texas, as no man who parts his hair
In the middle can do that And
Hearst parts his brains in the same
fashion.
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OUR GUARANTEE.

Better Goods for the Same Money,
or the Same Goods for Less Money
Than Elsewhere.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

The Young King Of Spain just escaped
death yesterday by the explosion OF
a bomb evidently intended for his
destruction. The King may repre-
sent an intolerable tyrrany. but the
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HAWKES.. LIBBEYs,
DoRFLINGERS

Who can question the quality Of
Cut Glass produced by these max
ers.
We keep a great variety OF these
makes. They are at the head and
front Of this business. The quail
ity is beyond dispute while the
prices are very low.
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why Not Increase Your Pleasure.

Our one dollar Briar Pipes with real
amber stems are pleasure to look
upon. Durstein Pipe and Segar House,
K. Second ST. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

Mirth and melody will hold the at
tention of the patrons of the Grand
Opera House on Tuesday night and
the stage Of this popular playhouse will
be given over to the jolly old gentle
man Foxy Grandpa" and his two
mischievous grandsons. accompanied
by retinue Of fifty people. Joseph
Hart and Carrie De Mar play the prin-
cipal roles. The Boys" who ar8 Inn
.personated by two clever and hand
some artists do not seem to act-they
are simply Grandpas boys.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Theatrical Notes


Bands may come and bands may 60.
but there is only one Sousa. No one
has ever appeared to claim his honors
during his long tours in Europe and
his absences have been the more con-
spicuous and regretted. However,
Sousa IS now back in his own country.
unspoiled by his foreign honors, and
is engaged upon short but compre-
hensive tour of the principal towns
and cities Of the Eastern and Middle
states, preparatory to his engagement
at the st. Louis Worlds Fair. He will
be heard here in concert at the Grand
Opera House on Wednesday night.
His program win be an attractive one
and he viii play a great selection from
'Parsifal" by request. His soloists are
Estelle Liebling, soprano; Jessie
Straus, violinist, and Herbert l..
Clarke, cornetist.
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belongs to the Pope. 1t is Of solid silver.
and cost $4,000. A- :
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And What Does the yellow Kid think
OF the Parker boom? It might be
put into type Of a foot IN length.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

ENrrRED AT rHE WILAuNcToN Posr
OFFICE As SECOND CLASS MATTER
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MsmbsrshIp Inereased.

r. ]. Maclean. chairman of the mem.
eership committee submitted the follow
ing report:
To the President and Members Of the
Board of Trade:
Gentlemen: Your membership committee
have great pleasure in reporting to YOU
that they have found the business men OF
Wilmington fully alive to the best On.
terests OF the city, and anxious to do any.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

Nettie DeCoursey, starring in "An
Orphans Prayer" began an engage
ment at the Lyceum Theatre yesterday
afternoon. She seemed to make a hit
and her support was good. The play
is of the pastoral variety and a live
calf. a sheep and several chickens were
introduced. The engagement will be
for the remainder Of the week.
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stated that the committee had reached no
definite decision in regard to the mat
ter. Some members OF the board, he
stated, we're Of the opinion that from
$500 to $1,000 should be fixed as the salary
OF the secretary of the board so that he
could give it his entire time. Other men,
bers thought an expert in that line should
be secured even IL a salary of g. 400 had
to be paid. on motion of T. f. Bayard
the committee was continued until the
next term.
Alfred o. Crozier, as chairman Of the
canal committee was called on for a re-
port. Mr.. Crozier spoke of the trip to
Washington when the committee had a
hearing before the House Committee on
Railways and Canals and thought much
good had been accomplished by that trip.
He read letter from Chairman Davidson
OF the Railway and Canal Committee who
stated that he expected to bring the Del
aware ship canal subject before his COM
mittee in the near future.
Mr. Crozier suggested that a board OF
directors be elected. He stated that an
such bodies that he knew of had such a
board and thought It would be a good
thing for the local organization. Atm
some discussion on the matter. Il was
decided to have the incoming presiden,
appoint committee OF Ave for the pur.
pose Of revising the bylaws and to hear
suggestions as TO any other changes. The
committee will report back to the board.
The following communication was re-.
ceived from the Mercantile Association
and on motion of Josiah Marvel, n was
filed and the secretary instructed to notify
the new organization that the board viii
cooperate with It.
It is the wish Of the Mercantile Associ-
ation an organized body OF retail mer-
chants OF this city. that a vote of thanks
be extended to the Board OF Trade Of Inc
city Of Wilmington for their efforts In
the endeavor to promote our city's wei.
fare and to further extend their hearty
corporation in any mqasure which NAV
be adopted for the purpose OF promot.
ing the diversified interests OF the eity.
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