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Evening journal., 1904-03-26
w iIIard SauIsb ury
Views Strenuous RoOse-
veIt As Too Cock
sure" and Doematic
Urges That Democrat
Should Succeed Him
for Safety and Welfare
of Country

His most enthusiastic friend attributes
to President Roosevelt the saying "the
only one who never makes mistakes is
the one who never does anything" Then
Mr.. Riis joyously distinguishes Mr.
Roosevelt from shopkeeper so desirous
of giving accurate weight that he "never
hands anything over the counter"
Imagine Mr.. Roosevelt conducting q
general store. We see AN elderly spin
ster approaching his counter and, tender
ing a bank note, asks for two pounds Of
dried apples. Immediately something is
doing The customer is almost instantly
in possession of bushel of dried apples,
is credited with the balance of her money
on bill for plug hat, a shotgun and n
pair of spurs sold 10 her for her husband
and a sidesaddle for herself, before she
can timidly protest that she is unmar-
ried and afraid Of horses. Bowed out
with n hearty and enthusiastically ex-
pressed desire for her further custom, we
imagine the lady's feelings are probably
those of the people of the country to-
day,-scarcely able to decide whether TO
be angry or to take it as joke
We contemplate, with feelings of ap-
prehension, the possibility of a continu-
ance of Mr.. Roosevelt's administration
beyond March fourth next How he will
act, having the direct mandate of the
people to manage our national affairs foI
four years, we can only conjecture.
Precedents seem without weight and
his impulsiye determinations are persist.
ed in with unreasoning stubbonness
even when manifestly wrong. Chastencd
by defeat. President Roosevelt might
more usefully employ his undoubted tai
ents four or, better still, eight years
hence, than now. (Americans are nof
familiar with the spectre Of "the man OF
horseback" and history teaches them L
shrink when he appears.l
Eight years hence Mr.. Roosevelt
strenuosity would doubtless be amelior
ated and he would bring to the perform
ance of the duties of his high Office
steadier and less hasty purpose and
calmer mind. Eight years hence per
sonal friendship would not cause him Z
put a doctor of medicine in command o
the armies of the United States. NOV
we are not sure a lawyer may not com
mand feet, a clergyman run the treas
ury or a mining engineer, accustomed t.
use high explosives, conduct our affair
with foreign governments.
No matter how desirous of anothe
nomination, Mr.. Roosevelt eight year
hence would hardly appoint a man sur
veyor of the port of New York after de
nouncing him because "he and his friend
believe that they ought to be paid TO
supporting the party" or keep a notori
Gus Postmaster General in office who's
unfit, corrupt and offensive politica
methods he has felt called upon so ofte
courageously to denounce in books. Eigh
years hence he would not repose so trust
fully in the bosoms of his machin
friends who control the corrupt polite
CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
POLICE OFFICER ALMOST
HANGED ON GL0THEsLIHE
While Chasing Thieves Last
Night Policeman Meets
With Accident

Police Officer Harry Pierce was last
night hung on a clothes line. In chas-
ing some Italians who had been steal
Ing lumber from the Pennsylvania rail-
road shops he followed them up an
alley near Front and Lombard streets.
The men We're shorter OF stature than
the stalwart officer and escaped the
rope. He was running fun speed when
he was caught beneath the chin by the
rope and hurled backward. When he
regained his feet the offenders had es-
capped.
Italians and Poles IN great crowds
are taking away the lumber nightly
from the shops, which are being torn
down.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
NINE NEGROES ARE
KILLED IN RACE WAR
Dragged From Jail by White
Men Who Shot Them to
Death
Publishers' Press Special.

Dewett, Ark. March 26.-Nine neg
roes have been shot to death in this
county since Monday. The result is
a race war at st. Charles.
The last five that were put TO death
were shot by a mob of white men
Thursday night. II was not negroes
who started the trouble but they were
arrested because they admitted they
knew where the culprits were. but
would not disclose their hiding place.
A mob Of white men marched to the
Jail, overpowered the guard and drag
ged five Of the negroes out to the level
open. where they were shot.
Teh negroes were each chained so
they could not escape and a firing line
was formed a short distance away.
With rifles they riddled each negro
and left them 10 die. Both blacks and
whites are preparing for a set battle
and much bloodshed is expected.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
WILL BANQUET CLASS
Entertainment of Mr.. coley is Being
Anticipated iwth Pleasure.

The annual banquet of the Tuesday
night class Of silverbrook Methodist
Episcopal Church, under the leadership
Of Joseph w. Coley, will be held I'm the
near future at the Clayton House. This
is a social event of great interest to the
members OF the class, and is always
largely attended. This year viii cele-
brate their thirteenth annual reunion.
The banquet win be addressed by the
Rev. r. X. Stephenson, Of Scott Church,
the Rev. j. w. Easley of Hagrison
street, and the Rev. II. S. Thompson,
of Silverbrook
Evening journal., 1904-03-26

For three hours this morning fire ragged
IN tho building Of the Delaware Hardware
Company at second and shlpiey streets,
eniaiilng a loss Of upwards Of $1,000.
The alarm was turned in at 1880 o'clock
by Patrolmen Conner and Fox, who dis
covered clouds OF smoke coming from the
cellar.
District fire companies were soon on the
scene. but on account OF the dense black
smoke and the network OF rooms into
which the building Is divided the firemen
were bady Handicapped They could not
discover the fre az frst but groped around
could. Il burned on steadily, however.
throwing on the smoke which blinded
those trying to suhdue it.
The fire appeared to have originated IN
the basement. running along Second street
and the lines Of hose were played through
thed oorway on that street. IL was impos-
slble for the fire fighters to see just where
the fire was thickcst owing to the blind
ing smoke. and it was due 70 this that
the fire offered such stubborn resistance.
When the flames broke through the
first floor windows were smashed IN and
streams played through them. That was
the first opportunity the hremen had OF
getting fair chance at the flames.
A considerable quantity Of paint was
storod IN the basement IN which the fire
originated, and this catcning FIRE, the
fumes made the task harder than ever.
Now and then a fireman would attemp,
to grope through the smoke 20 locate tho
flames, but in every case he was driven
back
Crowds OF spectators. many OF whom
were IN various stages OF undross collect
ed at the scene Of the IRE soon after II
was discovered. A squad OF patrolmen
under Captain Evans and sergear> Lyons
were on the scene preserving order.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
FIERCE EARL Y
MORNING FIRE
FIREAfEN HAVE A HARD TIME FIGHTING
BLAZE IN THE BUILDING OF THE
DELAWARE HARDWARE COMPANY

During the progress OF the fire Joseph
Braunstein. member of the Washing
ton Fire Company, became engaged In an
alteration with officer Fox with the re-
suit that he was sent TO the police sta
tlon in the patrol.
The officer attempted TO prevent Braun
stein from entering the building but
Braunstein would not have It that way
and revlled the policeman IN language
anything but choice. After being incar-
ceratcd for a short time he was released
on bail and returned to the scene.
il was almost o'clock when the firemen
left. The cellar Is flooded so that Il Is
impossible 20 enter Il. Tho exact amount
OF the loss cannot be estimated accurately
but It Is Thought It will be in the neigh
borhood of 5000
While IN the building Assistant Chief
Porter Of the fire department was almost
overcome by the smoke lie staggered to
the open air just in time Had he re-
mained in the building a minute longer Il
Is thought he would have fallen In the
building,
There IS more than two feet Of water IN
the basement and the loss there cannot
be definitely ascertaincd. It will probably
not be found out before some time next
week.
The stock is insured with Gilpin & Co..
for $4,000; Indemnity Exchange Of Chi
cago, 10000; Delaware Insurance Conn
pany 5000 and the building with Gnpln
g. co. for $4,000. and the Delaware Insur-
ance Company for $1,000.
Firemen were not only Handicapped by
NII... a..
the basement were several barrels OF oil.
Ae there IS no fire IN the building. It be-
Ing heated by steam from the Delaware
Electric and Supply Company the IRE
Is supposed to have been started by cleo
trio wires In the cellar becoming crossed
and emitting sparks.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Dover Organizes Baseball Team.

Dover, March 26.-The Dover Field
Club has elected j. Baker Taylor. third
baseman. as captain of the team for
this season. The other members of the
club are Abrain Moore, Joseph McDan-
lei. pitchers; Lawrence Freeman,
catcher; John Price, first base; Harry
T.. Raymond. second base; Roland
Johnson, shortstop; Taylor, third base;
Charles Jackson. left field; Smith John
center field; Duffy Wharton, right field
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
This Is Not a Fish storxl

You can get the best mackerel 10c
to 15c each; Goldfish steaks. 2 fbs.. Csc;
sardines in oil. mustard sauce and
spiced 10. cans. 10c; 10. cans mack
erei, 10c; can shrimp, 12c; 2 cans sal
mon, Csc; clam chowder, 10c and zoe
can. d. w. Lynch Co, stores 4th and
Madison. Sth and King streets. Trad
ing stamps.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Sale and supper a Success.

The sale and supper given by the Jun
ior Auxiliary Of the Minquadale Home
on Thursday was most successful, and
Mrs. Lewis 3. Morrow, president Of the
organization. is being congratulated.
The proceeds amount to about $3.50. al
though the proceeds are not an IN yet.
On/the afternoon Of the sale an un-
known friend Of the cause sent a very
fine patchwork quilt. which is much
appreciated. and which win be used at
the home.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
JIMMY BRITT WINS
Defeated Young corbett at San Fran
cisco in Twenty Rounds.

Jimmy Britt defeated Young corbett
for The lightweight championship before
a large crowd In California last night.
IL was twenty round go and Britt was
declared the winner at the end Of the last
round on points.
The last few rounds were all Brltts.
The nineteenth was fast throughout
with Britt doing the greater execution.
The twentieth and final round was all
Brltt's. Ccrbett fought wildly but kept on
his feet til the end.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
FOR 80 FOOT
DELAWARE CHANNEL
House Committee Approves
Expenditure the Limit for
Deepening Of River

Washington, March 26.-Philadelphla
viii be given one million dollars by Con-
gress to continue the work OF deepening
the channel of the Delaware river from
Christian street to the bay to thirty feet.
This sum is in accordance with the recon-
mendations to Congress by the War De-
partment, which Is supervising the work.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Health Report.

Secretary Wigglesworth of the Board
of Health reports the following vital
statistics for the week ending at noon
today: Number of deaths reported. %;
week, 1903. 21; number Of
births reported As; corresponding
week. 1908, IL; number Of marriages re-
ported. p; corresponding week, 1903,
16; bodies brought here for interment
during the week. A. bodies sent away,
Il.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
To Build Giant Gasoline Engine.

The Delaware Machine Works are
preparing to build one of the largest
gasoline engines ever constructed in
this city. The engine will 125 horse
power with twenty-five additional
horse power when finished. 1t will be
built FOR Lewis NJ. Price, Of Smyrna,
and VIII be installed in a freight packet
to run between that place and Balti-
more.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
vALuELEss.

A worse for wear looking house is quick
to be classified among properties that are
OF little value. It never attracts; always
repels IS Shakespeare said Of the shabby
habitatlon; IT'S a llfeless thing" At lit
tie cost Bryan's pure ready-mixed paints
put life into weather-beaten buildings,
beaaufy and preserve them. make them
worth more 10 their owners.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Elwood at the Opera House.

The Rev. r. A. Elwood viii hold a SER
vice ON Easter Sunday IN the Opera House
and the entire collection viii be divided
between the Delaware and she Homeo-
pathic hospitals. There will be special
singing and Mr.. Elwood will speak on
True Charity" An illustrated program
will be given each member Of the audi
once
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Annual Boat Race.

Publishers Press Special.
London. March 26.-The annual boat
race between crews of oxford and
Cambridge Universities which was held
on the Thames today was won by Cam
bridge, which had lead at finish Of
four lengths.
The time of winning crew was %
minutes. "a seconds.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26

The Rev. Charles Howland Goodman,
formerly of this city and well known
here, has been returned to his pastorate
In Middletown, n. Y, by the New York
Conference. In June he win claim as
his bride Miss Alma Groves. of Eighth
and Adams treets.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Barge Sunk at Mouth Of River.

A sunken barge almost closes the
channel OF the Christlana river for
navigation at It's mouth. The barge
was being towed from the shipyards of
the Enoch Moore Company when It
suddenly sprung n leak and sank be-
fore 1t could be gotten TO the shore.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
MEETING OF CHANGERS
You Phon Lee Will Deliver Address at
Camden.
Special to The Evening journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Dover. March 26.-Fruitland Grange,
of Camden, is planning a mammoth
meeting for grangers Of this city, to be
held on April z. A fine program has
been arranged, and the speaker for the
occasion viii be Yon Phon Lee, the
educated Chinaman of Lincoln. Mr..
Lee viii lecture on the outcome OF the
Japanese Russian war and he viii ex-
plain the position his native country
holds in the Far Eastern hostlities.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
WILMINGTON DEFEATED
Central Arch Bowlers Of Philadelphia
too Much For Locals.

on the alleys Of the Central Arch
bowling team in Philadelphia last
night the All Wilmington five was de-
feated by eighty pins. Brouestle OF the
Philadelphia team made the remarkable
score of PSI.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Will euiId 5000 Addition.

Building Inspector Cassidy issued a
permit to Thomas Samworth this morn
ing to erect an addition to the leather
works of Rhoads & Sons at Eleventh
street and Bayard avenue. The build
ing win be 2sxl2e feet in dimensions
and viii cost $4,000.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
WILL HARRASS
JAPS' ADVANCE
The Russian Reinforcements
Being Sent to Front Ex-
pect Hard Battle
COSSACES IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Publishers Press Special.

Publishers Press Special
st. Petersburg, March 26.-It is be-
lieved here that General Kuropatkin,
who has taken charge Of Russian field
forces, will not attempt to hold any
place In Corea, but viii merely use
forces In that country to harass Jap
anese advance. This would mean that
the Russian cavalry at Yalu river Will
be first in the line of defense, In ac-
tual fighting in that section.
The Russian re-inforcements which
are being sent to the front are for the
major part destined for Ninchwang,
thus indicating that Russia expects a
hard-fought battle in that vicinity.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
ST. PAUL HUsTLING

While ST. Paurs is reported as pre-
pairing to do some hustling in the last
days Of The Evening Journals piano
contest, there are few votes cast today.
st. Paul's has an idea it wili have to
do something for the honor and glory OF
the clty--it can and it says it Will est.
Pauls is the school that can win out
If II wants" says one city man. and
both those pianos ought not to go down
the Slate."
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Has Inuented Metal Saw.

William Jack. master machinist OF
the Diamond State Steel Company, has
invented a saw for the cutting OF hot
metal and has installed it at the plant
where it is successfully cutting its way
through large blocks of steel
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
The Rev. M. M. sharp 70 Preaeh.

The Rev. w. w. sharp OF Deals Island
NJ. E. Church. will preach In Harrison
Street NJ. L. Church tomorrow evening
at 7.SO o'clock. In the morning the pastor
the Rev. j. W. Easley will preach on "The
Redeemer."
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
For Renefit Of iosnltaIs-

There Is a man patient at the Della
ware Hospital suffering with a genuine
case of rabies. He was bitten in the
leg by a mad dog about two weeks ago
In Newport. His condition is favorable
to recovery.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
chaneery Court.

The March term OF the Court Of
Chancery will open next Monday. There
are a large number of cases on the
calendar for argument, which viii prob
ably take up the entire week.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Oyster Supper.

Crusaders Castle, Knights Of the
Golden Eagle, win give an oyster sup
per TO its members at Odd Fellows
Hall. Highlands, next Tuesday even
ing.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26

The police have in their possession a
fine sold watch found IN the street by a
patrolman. The owner can have same BY
properly Identifying It.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26

The Rev. II. S. Dulaney will preach in
Union NJ. e. Church tomorrow morning
at 1870 o'clock. He will preach his fare.
well sermon at Asbury tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1904-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Spottswood Garland
md Miss Garland have returned from
Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Eor Rent.

A house. 10 rooms and bath. laundry.
A very desirable location. 1915 Franklin
street Apply II. B. Seeds. 1916 West
Tenth street. adv
Evening journal., 1904-03-26

Of good roads to make a Vigorous cam
paign in this part of the county.
ELEANOR T.. TODD.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26

II. B. Thompson and family will spend
summer at their cottage at Malta
ktt, Mass.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
PIANOS. ORGANS. MUSICAL INsTRU

PlANOS, ORGANSi MUSICAL lNSIRJ-
ments and cases. graphophoncs and rec
ords, sheet music, books. counter. shelv-
ing and show cases, at auction tonight,
Saturday. West Eighth ST.. 7.S0 p. m.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Easter Specials to Atlantic City via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

on March 81, April 1 and April 2.
Pullman parlor cars, dining cars and
vestibule coaches leaving Wilmington
3.11 D. m. via Delaware River Bridge
Route; leave Atlantic City Easter Mon
day. April 4, returning. 1000 a. m, ar
riving Wilmington 1906 p. m.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Special Trains to Atlantic City on Ae-
count Of Easter via Pennsylvania

Leave Wilmington, March 81. April
1 and April ? at 3.11 p. m. with parlor
cars, dining car and coaches. via Della
ware River Bridge Route. Leave At
lantic City Easter Monday, April 4.
returning at 1000 a. m.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
Publlshers' Press Special.

Toxic. March 26.--The japanese
scouts report that the Russians in Co
rea are IN a most serious condition ow-
ing to transport difficulties. Food is
very scarce. The Russians are without
cattle and the Cossacks are compelled
to kill and eat their own horses.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
To Abolish Whipping.

That the hiring out of prisoners at
the New Castle county workhouse for
a few cents a day to contractors, there
by forcing honest men. women and
children to compete with worse than
slave labor. is a disgrace to the state
of Delaware and that we favor maxi
ing the worl1house self-sustaining by
placing the inmates at wor'. on the
soil. procuring more land ss required.
That as the whipping post and pillory
are only applied TO black men and
friendless whites. we demand that both
be abolished.
Evening journal., 1904-03-26
W0REINGMEN MAKE
A STRONG PLATFORM
Candidates They Suppors for
General Assembly Must
Stand for Labor

An organization known as the Work
ingmens Political Club has been form
ed. The purpose of this club is to COM
pei candidates for representative TO the
General Assembly to stand for prin-
ciples which it advocates and in case
OF his refusal the members Of the or
ganization will not only vote against
these candidates, but will work against
him in other ways. 1t is hoped to Sc
cure a membership of 1000 working
men.
The platform declares that the club
stands for the eight hour law as passed
by the last General Assembly, with the
addition that it shall apply to all city
employees, including the members of
the police force.
To Limit Child Labor.
That there is no necessity for child
rem working in the factories of this
city, that all children under IS years
of age be prevented from working in
such places and that a factory inspector
who win enforce the law be appointed;
that the next Legislature be called
upon to place itself on record against
government by Injunction; that the 10
per cent. attachment law against wages
be repealed and that the initiative and
referendum be adopted. Two of the
sections of the platform which will
cause considerable discussion are
these:
Evening journal., 1904-03-26

ST. Petersburg. March 26.-M. Gokoff,
official war officer. has been arrested on
the charge OF treason. II is said before
the war he tried to sell NJ. Peerine. the
japanese Minister. complete details of
Russian military arrangements for six
thousand roubles.
Kurine gave five hundred robles on
account and after the beginning Of the
war sent him the balance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-22
REINFORCE NAVY.
Russia Will Fit Out Two War
ships Purchased From
GERMANY
Try Assnciated Press.l


ST. PETERSBURG, April I.-The adj
LrlraltS it is announced, intends to fit
out j.wo ships purchased from Germany,
which formerly We're In the trans 4Atlan-
c service. together with a number Of
ships Of the volunteer fleet, with rapid
iirng guns, and to send them to the
Pacific to prey upon Japanese commerce.
The admiralty believes that by this.
means it can prevent the resumption Of
perations BY the Japanese commercial
fleet and strike a hard blow against
Japan's hopes or maintaining her re-
sources for the prosecution Of the war,
1t Is authoritatively stated that Rus
sia has been offered. through a we'll
known New York firm. two 7,0Co-ton and
Two S,OOO-ton cruisers belonging to a
South American republic, but has do
clined the offer. ftp i.@e i
All information in possession of the
,eneral staff indicates that the Japanese
,are preparing to make landing near
jTakushun, The lights OF Japanese ships
lave been observed there for several
nights, and 1t Is thought that the em-
barkatIon of the troops has been de-
iiayed by tho bad weather, which has
Prevented the assembling of tho junks
and other small crafts on which the
roops must be carried across the stretch
OF shallow water, which extends several
miles from the shore. 1t is believed that
he Japanese will experience great diff
Guilty In debarklng II their landing is re-
sisted bsB III