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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
THE WEATHER.

The New York Herald predicts that
In the Middle States and New England
today clear weather viii prevail. with
higher temperature. rising above the
freezing point In the southern and CEN
trial districts OF this section, ana fresh
westerly to southwesterly winds. on
Saturday fair and still warmer weather
will prevail, with fresh southwesterly TO
southerly winds, followed by haziness
on the coasts and probably by snow
in the lake region. and on Sunday fair
to partly cloudy and hazy weather, with
slight temperature changes and snow
in the northern districts. European
steamers now sailing win have mostly
fair weather and moderate west-south-
west breezes to the Banks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
NO APPROPRIATION slLLs.

A T DOVER yesterday 1t was semi
1 n oficiaily announced that the
Democrats have determined TO vote
against all appropriation bills OF
whatever nature, unless the Republl-
cans shall first repeal the Voters As
slstant Act The declaration, Of this
policy was made so emphaticaliy as to
convince one that it has really been
determined upon, whether it shall be
maintained or not.
It is not our purpose to discuss the
wisdom Of such a course, we leave
that to be determined by the Demo-
Gratis, but we are certain that the Re-
publicans should shape their course
regardless OF such declarations
We think there is real sentiment
among the better elements in the Re-
publican party favorable to change
in the ballot laws; and we are cer-
tain that this sentiment would approve
the wiplng out Of the voters Assistant
Act The Republicans we trust will
be wise enough and courageous enough
OF their own volltion to make such re-
forms as have suggested themselves in
the operation Of our present system
This, and this only, is the motive which
should actuate them. In one Of the
hotel Hobbies on Wednesday night a
number OF men were in conversation
Among them were Union Republicans
Regulars and Democrats. The ques-
ton Of the reform Of election laws was
raised and all agreed that the Jaws
should be changed, including the wip-
ing out OF the Voters Assistant pro-
vision.
So let the Republican members take
up the matter and solve It properly
without reference to threats or persua-
sion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
CAUGHT AZ RANDOM
M ANY OF the rural letter carriers in
1 4 the Tyrol are women.

Franklin--Wonder why IL is that the
old widows always grieve more than
the pretty young ones?
Penn-The young ones know that
they have another chance.
The government carries the names OF
about 10000 boys between "A and 10 on
Its pay roll Most Of them are employ
ed as special delivery messengers.
Some men win wallop their kids for
climbing on the parlor furniture and
then throw their own hoofs on the
plush seat OF a railroad train at the
first opportunity.
Bullets that fail to penetrate paste
bOard three inches In thickness Will
pass through five-inch plank.
Even a barber Is not willing to die
for his country on a holiday.
Lately It has been found that the hair
in the ears of steers is OF quality
which permits Its being used IN the
manufacture of camels hair brushes.
And now the hair Is removed from the
ears of steers that art may flourish as
well as the packing house industry.
Bills-That theatrical manager Is
like those college astronomers.
Wills-Why?
Bils-Always discovering some new
star
Boyce--What was the matter with
Smith last night--he couldn't seem to
see straight?
Joyce-5e said his glasses were toe
old for him.
Boyce-I guess he meant they were
too many for him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
FRIDAY. DEeHMneR 90 1904
TIE ORGANIZATION.

A S WE write this there is doubt
1 n as to the outcome in the matter
Of organizing the two Houses OF the
Legislature. II was most unfortunate
that the nature and scope OF the du-
ties OF the members had not been as
certained before assembling. but the
primary difficulty did not lie in de-
fective Interpretation OF the duties
Of members In organizing for the ex-
traordlnary session, but in motives
that placed personal considerations
above those OF the party.
There were precedents pointing to a
method Of dividing the Offices and the
power, which had they been followed
would have silenced all controversy
and set the wheels moving. These
oprecedents provide in an emergency
iike this. for an equal division OF the
Offices between the respective factions.
Whatever reason there was for such
a solution in the past obtains today
with the addition that there is a
greater demand for harmony now
But the Regular Republicans seeing
trouble brewing, modified their de-
mands. reducing the number Of officers
they required to five. But even this
was rejected And the reason soon be-
came apparent. The fight for secre-
tary OF state had been. dragged in, and
several Of the Union leaders deter
mined that no concessions should be
granted until that question had been
settled. They seemed to imagine that
the Governor-elect will decide the inn
portant question In accordance with
the turn of affairs at Dover. All OF
this is another exhibition OF the petty
politics which has been too prevalent
in Delaware; and It ignores the fact
that Mr.. Lea win decide the question
on it's merits at the proper time.
It was also made evident that two
or three leaders Of the Union Repub-
lican party desire a vacancy. and their
purpose is evidently to have their fac
ton make demands that cannot be met
and thus to start wrangle over pat
ronage at the very beginning, which
win make any harmonious solution o.
the senatorial question impossible.
But there are indications that tn,
scheme viii not work. The Union Re
publican members. witlE few excep
tons, are much above the average
They are.men who seem to know thei
minds and who do not hesitate to ex
press them very freely. They, as wei
as the Regular Republicans. are deter
mined to put an end to party wrangl
ing and to heal the old sores. The.
realize that policy Of stubbornnes
and recrimination viii result in
perpetuation OF the old plague. an
they are earnestly desiring to put al
end to it, We hope, and we believ
that the broad-gauge idea viii pre-
vail
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
SCOTS EMULSION

We don'tput SCOTS Emul-
sion in the class Of advertised
cure-alls; it doesn't belong
there. We hardly like to use
the word "cure" at all, but we
are bound to say that it can be
used for a great many troubles
with great satisfaction. Its
special function is to repair
the waste Of the body when
the ordinary food does not
nourish. and this means that
it Is useful in many cases
which are indicated by vast,
ing,
Wen send yoa a sample free.
SCOTT s BOVINE, ~ PsaJ Street NsE York
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
GOOD ROADS cosr.

A FRIEND estimates that there are
n about 5000 miles Of public roads
in Delaware. We don't know whether
the estimate is correct, but we should
judge that it is not far out OF the way.
Now here is a problem: How is it
possible for US to improve this three
thousand miles OF roads at the rate it
has cost US for other road improve
ments? 1t would require an expendi-
ture Of from fifteen to twenty millions
OF dollars.
This IL not in the way OF discour-
agement OF tho good roads idea. but Is
intended. rather to help It along. But
the problem that forces itself upon US
Is how We are going to secure general
substantial improvements by sxr
AAures that We can afford?
Mink We have the solution. It
r&&s application OF scientific
nod business sense to road
~ these can do wonders
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
OPINION
The Moon.

From The Chicago Inter-Ocean
The thing that concerns us most is
whether the moon can keep on cracking
and the sun can keep on spottlng at the
present rate for any considerable
length OF time. And II the one must
inevitably be spotted all over and the
other must inevitably be cracked
through In the near future, Is It really
worth while for us to bother ourselves
about tribes?
or what use. for instance. would
sunken tunnels be TO us n the suns
light should be hidden forever behind
the spots which are now increa sng
upon his surface. and what pleasure
could We get Of the groOved rail II
the moon should continue TO crack UNI
til she few into a thousand pieces?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
&Hill
COS, COZ, 900 Market Street.

peare" in Madame for January holds
peculiar interest for all lovers OF
Shakespeare. The article refers to
many of the notable artists who have
won their reputation in Shakespearean
roles. It is a plea for the substantial
recognition Of the great works of the
Bard of Avon" which will attract
international attention. Mrs. Miller
is a recognized authority on Shakes
pearean subjects.
Madame is published by The Ford
Publishing Company, indianapolis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
BANQUET TO LEGISLATORS
Many Members Of the Board Of Trade
Favor the Plan.

There was meeting Of the special
banquet committee OF the Board OF
Trade last night, when It was decided to
refer the question of giving a dinner to
the members of the Legislature to the
board at it's meeting next Thursday
night. The committee has sent out
queries to members of the board and
OF 1913 replies received LOG expressed
themselves favorable to giving the BAN
Duet. II the dinner is arranged it will
probably be for the latter part OF jan
uary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
Is lustIes o. YIetsry sauah,.
N The springheid Republican

FFUT nc srFlnsHeId- NepubUcanl
Are truth ana justice the primary quest
in these criminal trials which arrest an
UNUSUAL degrees OF pubic attention, Or ths
bubble reputation for the lawyers en-
gagfdi The autobiography OF noted
HoaiherB criminal lawyer makes record OF
fhp satisfaetspp he felt. even b. the years
OF bis retirement, that ne had never had
the misfortune" Of having my man
hanged" Doee the saas kind Of ambition
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
China Gives Pavilion to Francis.

st. Louis, Dec. 30.-Wong Kai Kah,
imperial vice commissioner general
from China to the Worlds Fair. tn
nounced that his government had pre-
scented the Chinese Worlds Fair pa
vilion. which was erected at a cost OF
$4,000. TO David r. Francis. presi-
dent Of the exposition company. Mr..
Wong also stated that President
Francis had accepted the gift and as
sured him that the pavilion would be
placed on a permanent site.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

enter also into the side Of the prosecution.
so that the peoples attorney may say that
he never had the misfortune Of seeing
defendant escape-no matter about his
guilt or innocence? Devious indeed may
be the course Of blmdfolded justice under
such loadings as these.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

Il Is Understood that C. Candy Hop
kins win be the new President Of the
Levy Court. We feel like eongratu-
lating Mr.. Hopkins. but suspect it is
more appropriate to congratulate the
public.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
LITERARY

The January number OF The Popular
Science Monthly includes in its-contents
the following articles: some Expert
ments of Luther Burbank by Presi-
dent David Starr Jordan; "The Present
Problems OF Paleontology,' by Profess
sor Henry Fairfield osborn; Social
and Political Effects OF Immigration
by Dr.. Allan Mclaughlin; "Galileo.' by
DR.. Edward :. Holden; "Radioact.v-
ity' and Matter" by Clsmens Winkler;
Educational Problems" by the Bishep
of Hereford; 'The United states Ph2r-
macoepaeiss" by DR.. II. c. Wood; THE
Mosquits Investigation "a New Jers
.sey." By Professor John i. Sm.ts.
Maude Murray Miller's instructive
article entitled a Beyiyal Of Shakes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
stlrrlnq Scene at concIIIaI

Stirring Scene at Cancellation Meeting
Scranton, Pa. Dec. 30.-A stirring
scene was enacted at the meeting OF
the Cancellation board here in connec-
ton with the charges against the mine
foreman at the Erie colliery of the
Hillside Coal and Iron company. that
he had threatened the men who signed
petition asking for the appointment
OF check weighmsD. When the wit
nesses were not forthcoming District
President Nichols stated that they
had been coerced from attending. and
said subsequently tina; # tbs operators
did not conform 10 the award OF the
anthracite strike commission it might
be- nseesssfy - cell general strike
throughout Inc district to eafofce the
meas dGnards. Late IN the DAY
NYasek a. found acd confessed that
ne hed lsls = lie. snd that the foremsn
bad not threatened him, and that he
was wrong when be told Mr.
Nichols So
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
Brutal REVENGE

Man Drenched Seven Horses With Oil
and Set Fire TO Them and Barn.
Chicago. Dec. S0.-Evidence said to
connect Stephen Gorrick with drench-
ing seven horses with kerosene oil
and setting fire to them and the barn
they were in has been discovered by
Fire Department Attorney johnson. AS
a result Gorrick lie under arrest. The
horses belonged 10 Mrs. Mary Dooley,
a widow. Desire for revenge is given
by the Investigators as the motive for
the act Gorrick formerly lived at Mrs.
Dooley's house. and is said by At
torney Johnson to have been elected
by her
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

A Church Scandal in which Z. bishop
and a clergyman seem TO figure is
not pleasant reading; but it is
something TO know that such mat
ter is not to be hushed up but II
there is guilt, the church win be
purged
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
Letter Carriers Return Thanks.

Letter. carriers of this city wish to
extend their thanks and appreciation
for the generous manner in which they
were remembered on Christmas day.
Every letter carrier in the city re-
ceived many gifts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

"Our New Minister. which is in its
fourth year. and which comes again
to the Grand Opera House on Monday
afternoon and night. 1t is welcomed
everywhere as a worthy successor to
The Old Homestead" and by alternate
laughter and applause, mingled with an
occasional moistened eye, enthusiastic
and delighted au Fences are everywhere
testifying appreciation of the authors
endeavors to please. The entire COM
pany Of last season is re-engaged and
a magnificent new scenic production is
carried.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

For Real Easy Time, with nothing TO
do but % smoke good cigars and to
answer 20 roll-call. we point 10 the
Democratic contingent in the Lcgls-
lature.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Brief communications ON all subjects Of
interest temperate in their nature and
signed by the writer (name not 10 be pub
sEhsd unless desIrsd) are always welcome
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

Brlm full of comedy and a true heart
interest, "A Midnight Marriage" under
the direction of Forester & Mitten-
thai, comes to the Lyceum January 5,
6 and Z. The play was originally pro-
duced in New York last season and was
at one pronounced a hit by the met
ropOlitan press. as, IN fact has been the
case with the majority of plays from
the pen of that successful author, Hal
Reid. The scenes of the play are laid
in New York, and the settings show
familiar places in a realistic way. A
subway station of the new underground
road with a rapid transit train at full
speed and a Bowery music haM are
among the many features. The man
agoment have endeavOred to make this
the most successful year of this dramas
career and to further that end have
engaged an excellent company and fur
nished an entire new outfit Of scenery
and stage effects.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

Last season Robert B. Mantell won
fresh laurels by his impersonation of
Maurice Desmond. the hero of his sue
cessful play, THE Light of Other
Days" This season he is touring in a
repertoire of the Shakespearean and
legitimate drama and is achieving an
equal success. One of his most inter
esting performances is that of Rich
ard the Third" in which he will be seen
at the Grand Opera House next We'd
nesday night. All students of history
know what possibilities this character
presents to the actor and Mr. Mantells
past record is sufficient guarantee that
he will make the most of them. A
number of well-known Shakesperean
actors are in his support and Miss
Marie Booth Russell Is his leading lady,
a post which she has filled with sue
cess for the past four seasons. The
play win be given a careful and his
torically accurate production, and this
prominent stars admirers will have a
chance to see him at his best. On
Wednesday afternoon Lady of Lyons
win be given and "Richelieu" on Thurs
day night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

Wilton Lackaye who comes to the
Grand Opera House on Saturday Of
next week as Curtis Jadwin in Will
liam A. Brady's colossal production Of
THE Pit" has scored the triumph Of
his career in this part. Critics declare
that not even his Svengah in "Trlby'
approaches this other characterization.
"The Pit" a dramatization by Chan
ming Pollock of Frank Norris famous
novel, will stand as the greatest Ameri-
can play produced since THE Henri
eta" While THE Pit" was an inte-
grail member of Frank Norris trilogy.
it is an Independent story complete in
itself, with a most interesting plot de-
veloped by means Of incidents and amid
situations Transcribed from actual life
in Chicago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30
BRYAN WRITES TO SALISBURY MAN
He Says That Eventually the Demo-
cratic Fsrty Will Triumph.

w. JEFF Station. Of Salisbury.
Nd, who has long been an admirer OF
Hon. VIM. Jennings Bryan, has re-
ceived a letter from the distinguished
Nebrasl1an. It came in response to a
letter from Mr.. station written shortly
after the last election.
In reply Mr.. Bryan discussed at
considerable length the causes of
Democratic defeat, and expressed the
opinion that the party would at no
distant day triumph. In closing the
letter Mr.. Bryan sent his regards to
several friends in Salisbury whom ne
knows personally.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

THE Girl From Kay's," the big mus
ical farce show of over eighty people,
which is coming to the Grand Opera
House next Tuesday evening January
g, Is said to contain lots Of things that
the public likes. and its stay here is
consequently going TO be a very pleas
ant one. Mr.. Frohman has given the
play a handsome production. while the
dresses worn in It must be really beau
tiful. The portrayal of Hoggenheimer,
the leading male character, is said to
be one Of the funniest things that ever
started a smile on its. way TO the
heartiest kind OF a laugh.
In presenting THE Volunteer Organ
list" to its patrons the management of
the Grand Opera House has shown
good judgment In the matter Of what
WILL in most probability, please its
patrons. This play is indeed a nov
cit yin construction, anything i'm
the dramatic line of a similar nature
has yet to be offered. It successfully
appeals to all classes Of patrons of the
drama, and what is more essential, 1t
pleases them and makes a return en-
gagement a desirable thing for both
company and theatre. The popularity
attained by the song of the same title
was tremendous but it may be said
that in the dramatic form its admirers
are universal. 1t will be seen on SAT-
urday afternoon and night
DO you want to laugh? Do you want
two hours and half Of pure. unadul-
terated fun. besprinkled with a little
pathos here and there? Then so and
see Denman Thompson and George w.
Ryer's great Yankee character play.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

The holiday offering at the Garrick
this week has been appreciated to the
fullest degree. II a large attendance
may be taken to mean a proper appre-
citation. The statuary reproductions Of
Henrietta DESERTS company of Paris
ian models continues to excite much in
terest and attention from lovers Of the
artistic, but certainly not more than
the act deserves. In presenting such a
high-class act Nine Deserts has done
the theatre-g going public a distinct
favor for real art is none too plentiful
in vaudeville. The comedy element is
largely in evidence at the house this
week. adding very materially to the
enjoyment of the bill.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

African Peanuts are being imported by
the United States. The politician
must have his rations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. Your druggist viii refund
money IL PAZO oIN-LIENT fails to
cure you ~ to IL days. soc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

The very best tailor may not be able
TO suit his wife.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1904-12-30

In con the Bridge at Midnight" at
the Lyceum January ,, 3 and 4, George
Khmt, while making the jump from
Quincy, ILL.,, to Hannibal, Mo, entered
the smoking car of the train, and drop
Ded into the only vacant seat in the
car After the train got under head
way, an old farmer entered from one
of the other coaches and dropped down
into the seat beside him. After light
ing his pipe and proceeding to get into
a more comfortable position. he turned
to Mr.. Kllmt with: Neighbour how
much is land worth around here?"
About a dollar a ton. / guess" said
George. The old man opened wide his
eyes, ana said, Il guess you bent a
farmer" NO. I'm worse" Worse?
hows that? What be ye anyway"
Il am an actor" Then the farmer taxi
ing his pipe from his mouth, gently
arose. gave George a sympathetic look
and hastily made his exit.