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Evening journal., 1904-02-08
BALTIMORE IN FLAMES.

As this is written Baltimore is IN
flames. Firemen from the stricken
city. from wilmington. Philadelphia
and New York are battling with the
fire. but with what success it is impos-
sibio now to say.
Millions and millions Of dollars worth
Of property have boen licked up-no-
body can. even yet make an estimate.
There were guosses in the morning
papers: some said sso,ooe,ooo; some said
$500. 600 GOO. but the ERE swept on and
what the agurea win be cannot be es-
timated now.
1T is almost impossible to get reliable
news. The telegraph and telephone
lines have either been demoralized or
put out Of business. Operators driven
from their quarters retreated carrying
their instruments with them. From
the rooms Of adjoining buildings, then
from doorsteps they sent forth to the
world messages Of the awful confagra-
tion-and then messages ceased.
Meanwhile assistance poured in from
every quarter; even from New York
and Altoona. Not only fremon were
needed. but policemen to keep the
crowds IN order and prevent looting
The night squad of Wilmington police
coming Oft their beats, volunteered fo'
duty in the stricken city, and were
rushed to Baltimore.
Nobody can now estimate the effects
that win follow the disaster. Certainly
It win mean terrible loss to business
and 1t may spell ruin to many Of the
insurance companies. Thousa,.,- '''''
be left homeless and destitute, an'
thousands win be thrown out Of work
Courage" must be the watchword
Chicago furnished an example to tn
world. Courage win be needed by Bal
timore and a helping hand from ever
other quarter
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

years knows this: for in the old days
they had the most money at elections,
and yet ihcy could not secure negro
votes
Now II is claimed, and admitted, that
a great percentage of the negroes sell
their votes. But how was the change
wrought? Dia the negroes begin by
demanding money? no: 1t began by
white man tempting them where they
were weakest Usually the negro was
poor: what he earned for himself and
family was wrought out by hard ply
slool labor Many Woodworking
man did not earn more than 500 a
year. aud this came TO him in Me
shape OF flour. meat and store orders
When. then, a white man came along
and offered him SO for voting a ticket
that he was inclined TO vote anyway,
he took 1t. Then he came to expect il;
and IL is now question whether with
out money he would care TO vote. His
foe for registering is paid by the white
man. and then he is paid for casting
his ballot. and It has become a habit
with him.
Now of course, he cannot evade all
Of the responsibility for his degrade
ton, but The white man should con-
slider how far his own race is respon-
sible. The neero's status at any time
we choose TO regard it has been deter
mined by the white man. He has in
tellgence, numbers. property and So
cial standing. There is no question OF
which shall be the dominant race. And
therefore, the white man has the des-
tiny OF the black man in his own
hands But he cannot do him an in
justice without iniuring himself; he
can't treat him as a chattel without
reaplng the fruits Of his injustice
Nemesis dogsthe heels Of races and in
dividuals. The man who in Maryland
inaugurated a campaign against the
blacks now finds himself out of favor
with his own party; he won a victory
but the fruits Of that victory went &C
another. The barbarians whom Rome
treated as slaves and vassals finally
marched on the imperial city ana over
threw her empire. The white man vii
not be ovcrthrown. but every inius-
tice to the negro instead of elevating
degrades him, and the negro canno
be degraded without the white race
paying a part of the penalty
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Oratorio, NThe sto-v Of Christ.u

Oratorio, "The Story Of Christ"
What promises to be the musical
event Of the season, so far as local tall
ent is concerned, is the coming pro-
duction of the oratorio "The Story of
Christ" by VIII M. S. Brown. A chorus
Of about eighty voices has been active
y rehearsing the work and excellent
progress has been made. It is thought
he chorus viii have reached the desired
perfection by the last of this month.
when the work will be rendered. It Will
be given In the West Presbyterian
Church, and viii be free to the public
A fun orchestra viii assist.
Following is a synopsis of the first
part:
The Wise Men Are Directed by the Star
No. /. Overture-Nr. Brown has en-
twined some Of his best thoughts in the
overture. II opens with a beautiful an
/ dante movement and closes with a
grand allegro vivace movement.
NO. 2. soprano Recitatlve-Now
when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of
Judea.
NO. 3, Bass Aria-Where IS He that is
Born King of the Jews.
no. 4, Soprano Recitative-When
Herod had Heard These Things.
No. 8, Alto Recitatlve-And when he
had gathered all the chief priests and
the scribes together
No. 8. Chorus-And they made An
swer saying.
No. z, Bass Recitative-Thou Bethle-
hem In the land of Judea.
No. 8, Tenor Aria--Then Herod sent
them TO Bethlehem.
% ia tt1f.-aT ftararF..ff ffa frrrg1 Iaao,,,
lpanied) who have the same words and
melodies at No. s.
\ No. 10. Alto Recitative-When they
heard the King they departed.
No. IL. Chorus-Sing glory to that
guiding flame.
No. -, Soprano Recitative-And
when they were come into Mary's pres
ence.
No 1S, Bass Recitative-Now being
warned of Cod.
no. IA, Male ouartette-And the
Angel Of the Lord appeared.
No. Is, Soprano Aria and CHORUS
Go thou into Egypt.
No. 16. Symphony-This is a prett,
pleasing melody where the organ anC
orchestra have nice work.
Eo n. Tenor Recitative-They de.
t''l IVA N- tttt1AAN eAAAN went AAAAR AAAN laiiA
Of EGYPT.
No. rs. Bass Recitative-And the,
were there until the ceath Of Herod.
10. 10. Chorus-Out C Egypt hav,
I called MY Son.
No. 20 Alto Rectauve-But wkel
Herod was dead
40. o. soprano Aria-Aiise and &
into the land OF Egypt.
= no. %. Chogus-He arose and tool
The young child and his mother.
no. %. Tenor RecitaUve-Fea
Archelaus. The son Of Herod.
no. a. Bass Recltative-So il came Il
pass as WAS spoken by the prophets
40. %, Chorus
. Our saviour was born In mango
thus lowiy
And filled with tho spirit Of God upol
high.
/ A glorious promise. to give to his peo
pie
. That jesus of Nazareth, win not pas
us by
] The synopsis Of part second and par
third VIII be given later.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

Th6 Lani.ady-Mr. Boarder, will you
kindly pass the pie?
The Boarder-No madam, / don't care TO
take the chance Of being charged as an
accessory before the fact"
Both the Queen of Holland and the
Queen-mother have contributed to the
funds of the Salvation Army in the
Netherlands.
Or. L. b. Wilson, professor of zool-
ogy. at Columbia University, has been
elected a member Of the Academia del
Lincei Rome
Phillie-Is that man Jenkins subject
to bilious attacks?
Penn-Yes; he suffers from one every
time he meets collector.
The pen may be mightier than the
sword. but it depends largely on the
distance.
OF the seven Presidents France has
had only one who has served a full
term.
1t depends largely on the size OF tn,
NtNtlHA NAtNttANt f'"A NNAArNtNAANN AfNA AAAA p
you enough to return IL.
Wagglcs-Do you prefer tho automo-
bile 10 the good old team Of bays?
Jagelcs-Yes, in winter
Waggles-Why IN winter?
Jaggies-IIorses don't keep falling dow
on the ice.
Work Is 20 begin Immediately on thl
lerectlon OF a large museum in ottawa. b
be called the Victoria National Museum
which Is to. be the centre of literary anl
scientific work in Canada.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
TUG CAPTAIN
LOSES BARGE
Heavily Loaded Tow Went
Down OFF Egg Harbor.
Soaking Unreportcd
MALICIOUS BOYS IN TROUBLE
special TO the Evening journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
New Castle, Feb. Sword has reach
ed this place that a barge sank n few
days ago Off Egg Harbor, but ii is not
yet definitely known what tug had il in
tow. The tugs Concord and Sea King
left New Castle on last Tuesday morn
ing with their tows. 1t is thought that
one Of the lost barges was in care of
one Of these tugs. Captain Hewitt, of
the Concord, and Captain MattoX, of
the Sea King, are well known here.
AS the Concord has been reported as
reaching Boston indi ations point to
the belief that the lost barge belonged
to the Sea King. as that tug has not
yet been heard from. The ice is said
to be unusually dangerous along the
New England coast, so that all the
trouble encountered by the shipping is
not in the Delaware river The warm
spell. however, has softened the ice
greatly, and should it continue, these
vast floating fields of ice will become
so porous lhat they will sink and thus
free the river of their very unwelcome
presence.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

The Traveller-How far is it to the
next town.
The Native-About ten miles as the
crow flies.
The Trayeller-How far is it if i
walk?
A perfectly proportioned man should
weigh 2s pounds for every foot Of his
height. re
There are fish known TO be over 15q
years old still on exhibition at the
Royal Aquarium at St. Petersburg.
The first transatlantic steamship, the
Savannah, was built and owned in
Savannah and made its first voyage IN
1919
a steel-like grass from the volcanic
slopes of Oran, Algeria, is so elastic
that It can be used instead Of springs
in the manufacture OF furniture.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Cray is the Man.
From the Dover Index.

Il Ioll lllt DpNtl AH0ths
Yesterday Hon. 1sador Raynor was
elected to the United States Senate to
represent the State of Maryland. This
outcome of the Maryland deadlock is
looked upon as decided setback for
German. and as depressing his Presi-
Dental stock far below par. In the
decline of Germans hopes there fades
away the only ground of objection SO
far urged IN this state against Judge
Gray's candidacy. The great obiec-
tion to Mr. Gray has been removed
Have the handful Of leaders who are
hostile TO Judge Cray any other rea-
sons to advance against him? II not
let them set the machinery Of the State
Democracy in motion to boom him
The election of Rayner, and the conse-
quent defeat of German. seem to be
Of more than ordinary significance tC
Delaware Democrats as clearing up a
situation which was needlessly befud-
lug the party
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

Russia and Japan have severed dip
lomatic relations. which is practical
acknowledgement Of state OF war.
The world is awaiting the firing OF the
first gun and what viii follow, how
long it win continue and what win be
the result. none dare predict.
Bein' Sick.
Wuz You ever sicly--a little,
Just enough to scare yer ma
Lest, perhaps, you might get sicker-
lust enough 70 wake yer pa.
Come home arly in the evenin
Bringin' things fer yer to eat
Apples and bananas maybe.
Or most anything that's sweet2
I have. Gee. when I been skatin'
All day long. an catch a cold,
An come home at night a-coughin'
Thon they all ferget to scold.
Grandma, she rims after blankets,
II she's quicker'n Sister Noll.
An they say: "Oh. doari Now Bobby
Coin 70 have another spell"
Ever had a spell? It's jolly;
Just lia still while someone readR
To you about the kings and giants,
Nlinotaurs an chargin' stsods.
Or. II you get cross an ugly
You can yell an fight an kick.
An they don't say nothin 60 you
Gesl its jolly-bein' sick
-,E4ehapga,
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
INDEPENDENT WATER MAINS.

After the thaw on Fridayand Saturday
our streets were rivers Of mud. From
every yard and alley Streams Of water
poured fo-th bearing the accumulations
Of dirt ana refuse that haG been gather
ing for weeks. The warm weather had
loosened the clutch OF the frost and the
imprisoned Hoods were rushing forth TO
the river. The streets presented a
liquid surface. in some places there
were hammocks Of Ice and snow not
yet dissolved; IN other places there
were aocumulations Of rubbish that
had been gathering during the days
when snow was falling and the cold
blasts We're turning everything into
adamant.
But when things loosened up and
turned from stone to liquid filth. there
was no relief. The tidy housekeeper
turned on the hose and cleaned the
s0rds and pavements-but the city is
not tidy housekeerer. She looks at
neI Streets puilS nti ShiitS tilht
higher and gingerly steps along. But
why should she not initiate the private
housekeeper? Why should she not
turn on the hose and clean all her prin-
cipal streets. Philadelphia did It. and
other cities have done It, 1t Is sim
pie and Inexpensive thing to do. and
all this filth win do less damage in the
Delaware River than in our streets.
Perhaps We have not a sufficient
quantity Of water to divert a part OF
il to this use. This introduces a new
thought In our new water system
there should be Independent mains, tax
ing water from the nearest point and
bringing It into the oongested portions
Of the city for the sole purpose ol
putting out fires and flushing tn,
streets. I'm case OF fire It might preven
as from repeating the experience o
Baltimore Tor fighting fire we don
need a germ proof fluid: We nee,
plenty of water under great pressure.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Premature.
From the Delaware Ledger.

From the Delaware Ledger.
The Democratic party of this State
does not father every utterance made
by any one member OF its organization.
The speech of Josiah Marvel. Esq,
which refers TO the Acknowledgement
of the negro voter came at an inop-
perfume time. The time will come but
il is not ripe yet. The negro voter is
a small element in this State. and his
vote is small It is venal there is nc
doubt But there are hundreds of vot-
ers who are equally venal with the
negro brethren.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
EDITORIAL OPINION
Who's the eolter.

From the Delaware Democrat
Il has been the fashion of the Unions
to dub the Regulars bolters, and TO
refuse TO affiliate with them because Of
their boiling propensities. In what
light has Addicks now placed himself
and his friends by this open avowal OF
his intention to place a Democrat
rather than a Regular Republican in
the Senate. if he cannot reach the goal
himself?
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
SIMPLE JUSTICE REQUIRED.

SIMPLE JOo iSI hI0SlNNI'
Certain Of the Democratic newspap-
ers down the state, notably the Della
warean. are attempting to place us in a
false position before their readers on
the question Of negro Acknowledgement.
II won't work We propose to re-state
our position IN language so clear that
n they possess honesty and intelligence
they cannot fail to apprehend our
meaning. Unfortunately these qualities
In combination are some what rare.
Then. too, we ask that before we are
mlsinterpretod our remarks shall be
read. and that no word shall be attri-
buted to us that we have not written.
Presumably this. and other questions
concerning two races and our common
destiny should be treated honestly and
sanely Let as state our first propo-
sition. which is a fact that win be ad-
mitted by an
There is a purpose In the minds of
many to urge negro disfranchisement
should Legislature be elected by the
Democrats. We do not say that all
Democrats favor this course, but there
IS evidence that many Of them, il not
most Of them. do. Some may put it
on the ground Of negro inehiciency.
crimnlality and iuiteracy, but the chief
motive with most of the advocates Of
this measure is partisan.
Now how should these contentious
SO answered? Not by invective; not by
an appeal to race prejudice, but with
an the logic. tempered by charity and
Temperance. that we can command. In
the first place, where shall we seek
when we wish to place the responsible
.ity2 The negro has been the playthne
= Of the white man for several hundred
gears The black man didn't choose to
come to America; he was kidnappai
and brought IN the holds Of slave ships
by white men. He was sold as a
slave and by his labor the South was
developed. Tie had no rights that he
could enforce. Education was denied
him. he was cut on from every lnfuenc,
by which The rest Of the human rae,
has elevated itself
we boast that the family is the uni
and the beginning Of government. Ye
the family relations Of the black mar
were violated in every particular. Hus
bands. wives and children were sold
and unnamable indignities were heap
ed on the women. It is significant t.
note the present generation Of negroe
are weakest along the very lines wher
his fathers suffered most.
Then there came n great war, whicl
directly or Indirectly grew out Of tn
nattre Of slavery. He did not brin
this war upon MS; it was the whit
people. Indeed during It's progress Il
remained loyal 70 his master. when 10y
atty was possible. He protected III
women and children Of the South Will
their husbands, sons and brothers wei
ot he front endeavoring to perpetual
slavery Finally he was freed-fres
by white men. Then the ballot wa
placed in his hands. Did he demar
q it2 No; whether It was done for p'
litioal reasons or not, he had no har
in it. That again was the work OF Il
white man.
And how has he used the ballot
For the first ton years he cast it witt
out other motive than a sense Of graf
tude. II was a precious thing TO hir
and there was a time in tlis Sta
when no man had enough money
bHy negro vote. Every Denaocrs
who has been in polltlcE Tor hftes
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

interest absorbing. drama.ic and power
.ul. Many roVel effects arc introduced and
sensation follows sensation with breath
Ness rapidty. Cever and wholesome com
edy abounds and so cunnirgly is the plot
unfoilcd and motives blended that laugh
ter comes ia the wake of every tear In
engaging a company for AT Cripple
Creek the management determined to
secure the best talent afforded by the
American stage. Handsome and elaborate
scenery has been provided with a lavish
hand and each act Of -'At Cripple Creek
is least 70 the eve.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Delaware Trust Co.,

Guarantee Title Insurance Bonds
Issued by this company at reasonable
cost They are broad and LIBERAL and
absolutely protects the insured against
loss by reason Of assessments, defects,
incumbrances and the expense of liti-
cation.
REAL ESTATE
bought sold. mortgaged, rented
and insured.
TRUSTS
Of all kinds executed.
ESTATES
managed and incomes collected.
OFFICERS;
Edward T. Candy. President.
j. Ernest Smith. Vice-P President.
Harry w. Davis. Secy and Treas.
DIRECTORS.
Thomas s. Bellah,
John II. Dandy
Howard T. Wallao
Frederic Pyle.
j. Ernest Smith.
Edward T. Candy
N. e. COR. NINTH & MARKET SITS
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Keep the Thinn stralaht.

Advertising IS the mosr useful OF all
tho tools of business. but 1T has a razor
edge. Tho man WHO handles it carelessiy
is sure 10 wish he hadn't. II Is tho only
part OF g business which will never run H.
SELF d is better % use a lit.io moro time
in tho consideration OF advertising and
the preparation Of advertisements, than
% Is 10 bc ever so little careless about IL.
-Judiclous Advertising,
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
COUGHED rs YEARS
Then Mrs. Helen Maloney Of 61s
Church St., Wilmington, Found Re
lief in Father Johns Medicine. Cures
Colds. Prevents Pneumonia.

have used Father Johns medicine
and have found great relief have
had weak lungs and Il cough for %
years. have found more relief In your
medicine than any / have ever taken.
| think it is excellent os a tonic and
body builder (Signed) Mrs. Helen
Maloney C1S Church ST., Wilmington.
Remember mot a patent medicine, no
poisonous drugs or alcohol so years
in use; prevents pneumonia and con-
sumption.
No matter how we'll kie marriage
ceremony may be performed. there is
always a hitch IN the proceedings.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

The Crown Princess Of Denmark Is rated
as the wealthiest as well as the tallest
woman of her rank in Europe. She in
heri.ed nearly sl5,Oo0,O0O from her mater
nal grandmother, as well as the bulk Of
her fathers fortune. Her height is six
feet.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

The Jeffersonian is loud in its de-
nunciation Of Thornton, the negro
preacher, who has been making sensa-
tional appeals to his people. but it oc-
ours to as that Thornton shows about
as much temperance and sanity on one
side as the Jeffersonian shows on the
other The race question viii be settled
by neither.
Evening journal., 1904-02-08

The state sentmei wants proper con
sideratlon for Delaware's political
rights and declares that these rights
have been made a matter of bargain
and sale Ahcml Yes you all right:
bargain and sale is good"
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
Bnanes-Is tie young lady YOU call o

Bnilngs-Is the young lady YOU call on
good performer on the piano?
Wnsrss-N-u. sae-can manage 10 keep
5, up onH She drives tho old man and tho
ola Q.anien oci oi the par.or
i f-,.non discovery Of now diamond
.mints a ,he Trlnsvaal and Orange River
Colony s resulting in important orders
be'ng placed with British manufactprers
for diamond Wsshins machinery,
Evening journal., 1904-02-08
TARGET Shoot.

A very interesting target shoot was
held by the Rose Hill Gun Club at the
farm of Mrs. Sarah Simon on Saturday
afternoon. Good scores were the rule.
Notwithstanding the rain, which was
considerable of drawback to those
who took part
Prizes were awarded to the contest
ants who finished in the lead as fol-
lows Ozra Lunt a leather gun case;
Emmett Simon. n twelve-pound turkey,
James b. Lancaster. Jr., a pair of Leg
horn pullets, and Harold Jefferson. of
Wilmington, a pair of hunting boots.
The club viii meet the Butchers AS
sociation before the traps this after
noon. and Emmett Simon and Isaac
ing the afternoon.
Had Bag Of Chickens.
Elwood Finney. colored, will be re-
quested to explain how he came to be
caught by officer Tobin with a bag OF
chickens early ON Saturday evening
The officer thought that Elwood was
laboring under a pretty heavy load
for that hour in the evening and re-
quested him to show down. The fowls
were dead, but when properly cooked
would make mighty fine eating, which
is probably what Elwood thought.
Boys Disturb Meeting.
Several New Castle boys may have
reasdn to regret what they probably
thought was fun but what other peo-
pie. regard as malicious mischief be-
fore they are much older.
A party of them entered the vestibul,
of the Baptist Church last evening ant
created such a disturbance that thos,
inside were greatly annoyed. Whei
someone went to look for the cause O.
the trouble the boys scampered outsid,
and then fired a volley Of stones at tn,
church. officer Harrington was mott
fed OF the affair and several of thu
boys have been spotted. 1t is likel,
that they viii be brought up before
squire to answer the charge of inter
fering with a religious meeting. a verl
serious offense and one which calls 10
severe punishment.
No. 3 Has New Captain.
Captain Eldredge. who has been ii
command Of City Ice Boat No. 3. haI
given up that berth and is succeede,
by Captain Jacobs, formerly captain o
the Cape May.
Woolen Mills Started.
The wollen mill, which was force,
to close down last week on account o
bursting a steam pipe. mas resume
operations the damage having been ne
paired.