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Evening journal., 1904-07-02
The Port Arthur Forte.

From the New York Tribune
The report of the capture Of three forts
az Port Arthur by the japanese would If
confirmed. account for the desperate ef-
forts of the Russian fleet TO escape from
that harbor The capture of the forts
would mean the impending and imminent
fam of tne city Itself II Is not 10 be sup
posed that the Russian naval commander
will wlnmgly let himself and his Ships be
captured with the pace. lie would prefer
to aght his way out " in doing SO ho
should perish with an his ships. there
woull be a chance of innicting some COM
pcnsating injury upon the enemy. II he
should succeed ia forcing hts way through
The cnemys line with even few of his
ships, ne might reach neutral port wher,
he could lay them up until the end of
the war. and thus save just so much foi
the imperial navy. Al amy rate, he would
naturally make the effort 10 get out be-
fore Port Arthur fell.
Port Arthur lies an sort of crater oper
at one side TO the sea. and with another
narrow opening at the north through
which the railroad enters. From the sea
at little south of east to the railroad
gap at due north there extends In grcai
arc "a step range Of hills, crowned with
fortncauoas. These hills. or the crests
OF them ARE from two to three miles from
the centre of Port Arthur Each hill hal
It's own name, and the fort on each hin {.
named for the hill. The names In the dis.
patch Indicate therefore. that the forts
captured are those on Chik- Wan, Chit-Ar
and so-Cho hills III that news be con
hrmed, Il is most ominous for Port Ar
thur, for a hostile force occupying hilltoI
forts on.y two or three miles from the
centre Of the place could soon make the
Port mnInnahln
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
TWO STEPS.
The Last One Helps the First

The Last One Helps the First
A sick coffee drinker must take two
steps to be rid Of his troubles and get
strong and well again.
The first IS to cut off cuffee absolute
ly.
That removes the destroying element.
The next step is TO take liquid food
(and that is Postum Food Conee) that
has i'm il the elements nature requires
TO change the blood corpusules from
pale pink or white to rich red, and good
red blood builds good strong ana
healthy cells in place Of the broken
down cells destroyed by coffee. With
well boiled Postum Food Coffee to shift
to. both these steps are easy and
pleasant. The experience Of a Georga
ian proves how important both are.
From 1872 to the year 1900 my wife
and l had both been afflicted with sick
or nervous headache and at times we
suffered untold agony. We were coffee
drinkers and did not know how to get
away from it for the habit is hard to
quit.
But in 1900 1 read Of a case similar
to ours where Postum Coffee was used
in place Of the old coffee and "A COM
plete cure resulted, so 1 concluded to
get some and try IT,
THE result was, after three days
use of Postum I'm place Of the coffee I
never had a symptom Of the old trou-
bic and in five months ! had gained
from 145 pounds to 1853 pounds.
MY friends asked me almost daily
what wrought the change. My answer
ALWAYS is leaving Off coffee and drink
ing Postum ia its place
1--WE have many friends who have
been benefited by Postum.
"As TO whether or not I have stated
the facts truthfully 1 refer you to the
Bank Of Carrollton or any business firm
in that city where I have lived for
many years and am well-known.s
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek Mich.
There's a reason"
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, The Road to MELVILLE"
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

~ HIFTLESS uses excellent taste in
his stationery; did you ever mo-
- tice it?"
yes, have; he always borrows
mine"
"Oh, yes, Skinner was a beneficiary
under old Roxley's will.'
Il didn't know he was a relative Of
Roxley's."
He wasn't; but he was attorney for
a relative"
The famous cog railway up Pixies
Peak In Colorado may soon be sup
planted by an electric road. plans for
the building of which are now under
consideration.
Tess-May doesn't seem so quick to
deny her age now as she used to be.
Jess-No, she's gotten very stout late
ly.
ress-what has that got to do with
Jess-It takes all her time to deny
her weight
A Lowell. Mass. woman has COM
planned to the Board OF Health Of that
city asking the board to stop the roost-
ers from Growing because she couldn't
sleep.
Il don't hear of you going out to
Subbubs to dinner any more"
mo, he says / can't do that any
more"
why, / thought you We're his clos
est friend What's the matter?"
Gle tells me their cook doesn't like
me-
Hitherto the Jordan has been ac-
counted the most crooked stream in the
world. But It cannot compare with
White River, Arkansas, which travels
1000 miles in traversing distance of
thirty miles as the crow flies.
There now" said Mrs Henpeck
concluding her curtain lecture, ga word
90 the wise is sufficient"
"Yes," replied her husband, "a word
IN edgewise Is sufficient
A rather remarkable curiosity can b,
seen an the orchard of the Dresser Ste
vens place at Newmarket n. n. Dur.
ing one of the severe storms of last win.
Z ter a large limb was broken or an ap.
pie tree ana lies upon the ground. This
apparently dead limb, with not leaf
ON H., Is covered with blossoms.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
sAruRpAv. IuLy 2. I9o4
NO PAPER ON MONDAY.

on the presumption that nobody
cares to read a newspaper ON the glou-
Gus Fourth-even so excellent "a paper
as The Evening Journal and consider
ing the fact that our employees wish to
burn a little powder TO show their
patriotism. along with the other vir-
tues which they possess in large meas
ure. and appreciating the fact that to
miss the paper for one day viii cause
you TO ask what life would be without
it and keeping IN mind our policy Of
many years. we shall issue no edition
on Monday. the Fourth Of July.
We admonish each of our employees
TO so forth wrapped ia the Star
spangled Banner, with a bunch of ex-
plosives in his hand Let him do his
duty as an American citizen and help
TO swell the racket that is necessary In
order to let the world know that we
owe no allegiance TO Edward VII
We viii send flowers TO the hospital
and pick up the pieces 1t viii be In
dependence Day, so let the great can
non tell it TO the clouds,
And the Kings rouse the heaven
shall hruit again.
Respeaklng earthly thunder"
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
GOSSIP ABOUT SOME PEOPLE

By his kind treatment 20 newspaper
men during ne inquiry az Union nurCh
this week the Rev. f. +. Carpenter has
placed them under even greater obiiga-
ton to him than before.
The spare moments OF Arthur w. Mat
thes are taken up attending his rapidly
Increasing brood of pigeons He went
into the business some months ago and
has met with much success.
Almost every afternoon finds DR.. Edgar
Worthington aiong the banks Of the Shell
pot creek fishing for sun perch. He is
successful too. There are not many days
that he does not catch a good string.
Probably one Of the most enthusiastic
amateur gardeners and florists in the city
Us Joseph Clowd Surrounding his Brandy.
wine Village home can be found some
choice specimens Of horticultural art.
Great interest in the Wilmington High
School Alumni Is taken by Charles II
Tribit and he is one Of the most popular
members Of the association.
Harry Melon. one of the employees o
the Wilmington Gas Company has a hobl
for vegetable raising. Mr. Melon has
garden in the rear of his Van Buren stree
homo In which he has planted a small
quantity of most every vegetable with
great deal Of success
One of the most enthusiastic fans, whl
attends the games at South Side Park fl
James Salisbury son Of John f. sauls
bury of Dover. Mr.. Salisbury was al
mittsd TO the Kent county bar recent!
but expects to practice in this city.
One of the most prominent men In IN
delegation that leaves for the Democrats
Convention tomorrow win be Former Gov
ernor Ebe W. Tunnel. lie is great ad
mirer Of Judge Gray and believes he vii
be nominated.
As local manager Of the Mutual Life In
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
STORIES OF
THE DAY

An amusing story is told by Captain
Philip Reybold upon himself. During the
Civil War he was in the South. Coming
along ROAD and seeing a man in a uni
form mucn the worse for wear sitting
on fence smoking, il made him want
to smoke also. Drawing a cigar from his
pocket he lighted it. As soon as he did 81
sentinel stepped up and said:
"You will have to put that out"
IL will do nothing Of the kind" re-
turned the captain. There sits man
smoking and / have the same right"
Good Lord" said the sentinel. that is
General Grant"
The captain put out the cigar.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02

surance Company Arthur Swartz IS maxi
ing an excellent record. Mr.. Swartz has
been connected with the locai office for a
number of years and when Herbert n.
Fell left several weeks ago, he became
manager.
Lovers OF horse racing arc pleased to
learn that George II. Huber, of this city,
has arranged for matinee races on his new
track at Newark on July 4. Mr.. Huber is
ap rominent local horserhan and promises
good sport.
No city ofhCS enjoys a better repu-
tation for being what is termed in poiti-
cal 3arlanco "on the square" tnan Coun-
Gilman Joseph McCaerty of the Tenth
warl. He is Jeffersonian Democrat and
allows no personal feeling TO enter in his
duty toward his party.
Popular among his fellow officers as
wei as among his many friends every
day Is the same to Petlolman Harry
Hawke. He always has a pleasant smile
and friendly look for everybody.
better known than Harry Motheran. lie is
a candidate for sheriff on the Democratic
ickel. and his friends are confident of his
success.
Friends OF William o Hanion. a we'll
known young man in the Eleventh WARD
are urging him 20 become a candidate f~a
Coroner on the Democratic ticket. H'
is seriously considering the matter an.
will no doubt decide TO make stand foi
/ the office.
The interest shown by Colonel Lewis
! B. Morrow, chairman of the teachers
committee of the Board of Education
/ is deeply appreciated by the teachers
/ 1t was ne who led the fight to increase
! their salaries and he is making just as
strong a battle now for the continuance
Of the good work in the training
school. Colonel Morrow is always a
welcome visitor to the schools, teachers
and pupils alike being glad to see him
Evening journal., 1904-07-02

The Sussex Republican in the following
has a meaning and it means that
meaning: "Let no man dodge be-
hind q demand for Republican sue
cess, nor make Il an excuse for voting
for or compromising with Addicks,
that it is necessary for Republican
success We are released from any
such responsibility Make every
voter in the State vote for or against
Addicks."
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
West SUNDAY sehooI Exeursion.

The Sunday school Of West Presby-
terian Church is preparing for its an
nual excursion to Atlantic City on
Thursday, July u, over the Delaware
river bridge route of the Pennsylvania
railroad. The price, $3.50 for a week
day excursion, is popular and it is ex-
pected that as usual the public win
avail itself Of this opportunity to take
the trip. The service last year was
equal to that of limited express trains.
the trip either way being made IN a lit
tie over two hours, which allowed near
" nine hours ON the beach.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
NATIONAL GUARD
PREPARE FOR CAMP
Express Satisfaction With
Location of Grounds at
Cooch's Station
WATER COMPANY HOLDS MEETING
Many Consumers Have Cut off Their
Water Supply and More Will Fol-
low-stranse Woman Seeks Nights
Lodging.
Lodging.
Special 10 The Evening Journai.

Special TO the Evening journal.
New Castle. July 2.-Members of Com
pany H., n. G. D., are looking forward
with interest 10 the summers encamp-
ment which takes place on July 16 to %
at Cooch's station and from present in
dications the camp from a military stand
point VIII be one of the most successful
yet held.
when it was first announced that the
regiment would go into camp at Cooch's
some dissatisfaction was expressed by
members OF the guard who had their
hearts set upon going to Rehoboth and
considered the site selected too SLOW. This
feeling subsided however, when it was
learned that Cooch's bridge was chosen
with a view Of saving considerable sum
of money I'm the way Of transportation
expenses. some 1920 or $780, which will
be used TO place the militia well on an
equal footing in the matter of pay when
they encamp at Manassas in the fall with
tho regular army.
10 the proposed massing Of the regulars
at Manassas September to 13 the ma
tionai guard of Pennsylvania, Delaware.
New York and New Jersey have been in
vited and the benefit it will derive from
contact with Uncle Sans soldiers cannot
be overestimated as the entire encamp-
ment VIII be conducted on strictly regular
army regulations.
Company drills have been arranged as
follows; Ju.y 8, s, z and "A at which al
men are requested to be present.
Not Playground.
There Is another reason for selecting
Cooch's Bridge for camp purposes and
that is its location. II has plenty of
water for drinking and bathing purposes.
is admirably situated for rifle practice
having the only available 1000 yard range
in the State. and far enough away from
I Wilmington TO deter the soldiers from
going in town for a might Of sport. The
officers this year are determined cnt the
camp shall be no mere playground. but
viii be conducted on regular army tactics.
Company II boys have begun already 10
burnish up their arms and eouipments
and are drilling regularly. determined Ia
be second to no company in the regiment
Last evening they We're drilled I'm the
schooi green under command of Iieuten-
ants Myers and Gemmim
Water Directors Meet.
quite stir was caused yesterday af-
ternoon when &c was learned that the di-
rectors Of the water company were in ses-
sion. as it was generally believed the
question OF water rates was being dis
cusscd. As a matter of fact it was simply
/ a business meeting at whlcn that sub
I ject was not discussed az any extent as
the directors declare that as far As the,
are concerned. the matter is settled and
they await the response Of the patrons I,
/ their letter.
Already ten or twei~e consumers have
/ notined the company that they will cease
/ using water and II is expected many
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
FlLTER ApvERTIslNe.

The following cunning plea for an-
other contract with the sand Fntra-
ton Company appears ia news article
ia the Morning News
Statistics gathered by the Philadel-
phia Bureau of Health prior and since
the use Of sand filtered water there
show a reduction OF 60 per cent. la the
rate OF typhoid The people naturally
are rejoicing. Here ln Wilmington, "
said a citizen last night efforts are
making to balk the Introduction of and
the building OF the splendid filtration
system under the control of the sand
Filtration Corporation which has a le-
giumate contract with the city. The
indianapolis company has one of the
best systems in use and IL should be-
Gin The work of furnishing Wilmington
with a good supply OF pure anti-ty-
phoid water as soon as possible
Now our people are not idiots and,
therefore, a better plea win have to be
made beofe they can be induced TO step
into the trap again. OF course sand hl-
tration is a good system for purifying
water The Philadelphia plant may be
a good one, and the indianapolis plant
another But does it follow that only
the sand Filtration Company Is COM
petent 10 build filters for Wilmington
Does the News really mean to insult it'
readers by such "a proposition?
We should like an editorial express
sion from the News as to It's position
VIII 10 tell IT'S readers whether thes,
articles are paid advertisements oi
whether they have its editorial sane
ton? Does it really think that after
all our experience it would be well tC
enter into another contract with tho
Sand Filtration Company? Does it hold
the opinion that no other firm of en-
gineers is capable Of building a good M
ter? Speak up.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
Married bv the Rishon.

Bishop Coleman ohiciated at the we'd
ding of Miss Emily Westhrook and
Howard Brysdale Hess which took
place ia the Church of ST. Luke and
Epiphany al Philadelphia at noon on
Wednesday The bride is the daughter
OF w. +. Westhrook. formerly manager
OF the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany I'm this city. and "a sister Of Mrs.
C.. .. Purdy of Wilmington. The groom
has recently been appointed 20 "a chair
In the University Of Kansas. at Law
renee.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
WAYFARER
Second Class Eight Cents.

A young local physician desiring to
send a photograph Of himself to a
friend In the West recently entered the
postoffice and approaching the stamp
window passed the photo neatly wrap
ped up under the window to be weigh
ed.
What's in it?" asked the stamp
clerk.
Me" responded the young doctor
Second class. eight cents" said the
clerk. and the Taught that followed
made the physician feel like thirty
cents
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
The Democratic Hosts from Dela

The Democratic Hosts from Delaware
move westward today. Irving
Handy with his speech tied with pink
ribbon; r. r. Kenney with his heart
filled with aspiration for a place on
the National Committee Peter j..
Ford, the next Governor Of Della
ware Gin his mind; Elisha Dukes
from old Sussex. with a mind full Of
berries and taters, and Henry A.
Houston with hope in his bosom
these and many others are carrying
the Gray banner to ST. Louis. Good
luck. boys.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
woodward & Bro. sell wine Presse.
Died Without a Friend.

The body of Edward Brown, who
died suddenly while on his way to the
county hospital at Farnhurst on We'd
nesday. was inferred in the county
burying grounds. Nobody claimed the
remains and no mourners surrounded
the grave as the coffin was lowered in-
to the earth.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
OPINION
supineness 81 pemoeraey
n The PIttsburg pIsnateh.

Irom the IIttsDufg Dlspaich.
Much has been endured by the read
Ing public and much more remains 10
be suffered before next weeks conven-
ton passes. and the mass of absurd
speculation or purposeful connection
departs after the certainty OF its ac-
tion. The latest ante mortem givine
lofth OF Bryanism reveals the plan 20
force the committee on resolutions 20
ADOPT a Bryanesque platform so popu-
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
FRIENDS SCHOOL
FOURTH AND WEST STREETS
Wilmington, Del.

A high grade preparatory school for
boys and girls, fitting for either coll
lege or business. Students prepared
for any American College or U.niver-
sity. Fifteen teachers. Excellent eduip-
ment. Thorough instruction. High
School, Grammar School, Primary and
kindergarten departments under the
care Of skilled specialists. Classical,
Literary, Latin Scientific and Scientific
Courses. Transportation provided for
children of the lower grades. Fall term
begins Ninth Month (Sept) 18th. The
Principal will be at the school on and
after 9th Mo. 5th. For illustrated
catalogue address HerscheI a. Norris
A. NJ, Prin.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
One Masistra

One Magistrate yesterday was induce
TO issue a warrant against another
magistrate. We presume this is right
as far as it goes but isn't the pria-
ciple Of reciprocity yet n sood one
Evening journal., 1904-07-02

Fortune In GINSENG, GOLDEN
SEAL and SENECA, an valuable medi-
cal plants. Easily grown and hardy
throughout the u. 5. Always a rel ly
market and demand increasing. Room
in your garden to grow thousands Of
dollars worth. We sell roots and seed.
Plant En- fall. Booklet and magazine
telling all about It 4c Write today.
OSARK GINSENG CO.,
Dept w. Joplin. Mo.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
EDUCATIONAL.
George School
Under management of

Under management of
Society OF Friends. Beautifully
located north OF Philadelphia. Extensive
grounds. Large farm. New gymnasium.
running track and athletic field. College
and business preparation. For illustrated
catalogue, address Jos. S. Walton, Prin..
ml-s1-eod George School, Pa
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
May Form Boys, Rriaade.

For the purpose Of training lads in mill
itary discipline, an effort will be made to
organize a boys brigade to be known as
the Delaware Rifle Club. The lads will be
equipped with uniforms and rifles. Any
boy Tot over IA years of age is eligible to
membership and IL. W. Ferrier of No.
SS2 Market street viii receive the appllca-
ton.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS, A. NJ. PRN.

Diphtheria relieved in twenty min
utes. Almost miraculous. Dr. Thomas
Eclectric OIL At any drug store.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
Nr1scrILANEOUs.
There's No Excuse

for not knowing the merits Of
the Rothsohild Especial 6
cent segar that is worth more.
They are of extra size, that's
the reason Of the extra price.
When we give more quantity
we give more quality because
we can't afford to cut down.
II is by all odds the best sesar
on the market for the price.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
TroIlev Ride to chester.

give a trolley ride to Chester on the even
ing Of August 10.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02

Tpr EVENING JOURNAL g. for sac
al fHo rcadinr News stands in Wlimlns'
ton ard az Broad Strecf st1s---. Ai'-'
d0lrris. every afternoon
Evening journal., 1904-07-02

The Methodist Church is opposed to
games of chance. Certainly it Is OPP
posed to gambling. That fact has
received an emphasis which is Inn
presslve, and in a way to increase the
esteem OF all men for this great re-
liglous body.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02

DISPLAYED ApNERllSlNe .,.
q cents per inch. Discounts on .v,'o,iiirafion.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels
the stomach, the liver and kidneys
strong and active. Burdock Blood Bit
ters does IT..
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
The Worlds News
POLITICAL.

Tesse r. Grant, youngest son Of the
General, wants Democratic nomina-
tion for Presidency
Chairman j. X. p. Hall, of the Penn
sylvania State Democratic Committee
said the delegation to St. Louis would
decide on a candidate next Monday
night.
In reply to "A friend, Grover Cleveland
said he would not accept the silver
platter If it bore the Presidential nomi-
nation.
Joseph r. Ryan. National Committee
man and head Of the Nevada delega-
ton to the st. Louis Convention, died
of pneumonia in St. Louis.
En- route to st. Louis, David B. Hill
and other Parker men figured their
candidates nomination on second ball
lot at latest.
FOREIGN.
The Haitian Government settled its
difficulty with France by apologizing
for the indignity offered to the French
Minister.
French troops. assisted by police and
hremen. drove Premonstrant and Capu-
chin monks from their monastries.
The Budget Committee OF the French
Chamber of Deputies voted for sup
preston of appropriation for French
Embassy al Vatican.
King Edward returned to London
after his visit to the Emperor of Ger
many
SPORTING.
The Phillies easily defeated Brooklyn
/ by the score Of 1S to S. while the Ath-
/ lletics won from Boston by the score OF
10 20 4. Outhelder Hoffman was badly
injured during the latter game.
Willie Anderson, the national goli
champion, added the Western cham
pionship title to his honors.
Ancestor eQualed the worlds record
by covering 6M furlongs in lis So a.
Sheepshead Bay.
Yale defeated Harvard IN the eight.
Dared Varsity race by several lengths
/ leading from start to finish. Harvard
won the four Dared shell event through
lam accident to the Yale shell.
Clarence Hobart defeated Richar'
stevens in the hnal match Of the Mid
die states tennis tourney Miss Suttol
won from Miss Homans, and viii NEE
Miss Neely in the challenge match.
Annapolis and West Point adopte,
eligibility rules TO govern football
games.
MISCELLANEOUS
A Census Bureau bulletin shows tn
NEGRO population OF the United State
to be q.2O453t.
Teachers were urged tos organize b.
Miss Margaret A. Haley of Chicago
speaking before the National Educa
tional Association.
Dr. Rolin II. Burr. instructor in YAH
lCoueee Forestry School az Milford. Pa
was drowned in Delaware River Will
Trying 20 rescue a boy.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02

Erisi communications on all subjects
Of interest, temperate in their nature
and accompanied by the name OF the
writss mot 70 be published unless de-
rirrS, are always welcome.
Evening journal., 1904-07-02
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Evening journal., 1904-07-02

Entered at the wilmington Post once
as Second Class Matter.