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Evening journal., 1904-01-05

The Week Of Prayer.
the phliadeiphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Among many Protestant communions
The first week Of each new year has
come TO be widely observed as a week
OF prayer" These seven or eight days
are presumably set apart by members OF
the churches to spiritual exercises. An in
crease Of private personal prayer Is called
for. and public meetings for social wor-
ship are multiplied. The practice is COM
mon in Philadelphia. as IN other places,
for churches TO hold services every night
Of the week OF prayer except Saturday.
The observance OF this week Of prayer
for more than a generation past has had n
unifylng influence upon the churches.
The custom has grown up FOR nelghborng
congregations TO unite their services dur
ing this week. More general union meet
lngs are conducted daily in this city by
the Evangelical Alliance, and the Presby-
terians have this year planned special
services for every day at a central point,
TO which all churches and denominations
are invited to send representatives. A
more fraternal spirit among different re-
ligious bodies is an inevitable result OF
This frequent coming together.
The origin Of the week Of prayer Is mis-
sionary. IL was to promote a revival or
spiritual power in the mission field that
this observance was instituted, and the
occasion has ever since partaken OF a
missionary or evangelistic character. The
assigned topics OF prayer, II followed,
cannot fan to widen the outlook Of the in
dividual Of the church employing them.
Along with this freshened zeal for the
spiritual betterment of the whole world
has gone a spirit Of quiokened activity in
the interest Of the immediate neighbor-
hood. Therefore the week OF prayer SER
vices are frequently accompanied or follow
ed b. local evangeistic efforts, and many
churches experience their largest increase
in membership during the early weeks Of
the new year.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
SAFETY FoR AUDIFNcFs

The general inspection Of theatres
and amusement halls all over the coun-
try win doubtless result in improve.
ments IN many quarters. and no doub
in certain instances it VIII result il
crude and even drastic legislation. The
Chicago disaster was so terrible that
the Whole country has been shocked
into taking every precaution.
It has been pointed out that in mos,
Of the disasters that occur In crowded
buildings panic is responsible for the
greatest loss OF life. In the Chicago
FIRE young woman in charge Of sew
eral children led hor charges to safety
after most Of the loss OF life had oc
CURED. Il was not the fire. and no.
even the smoke that wrought tn,
havoc, but human beings fought anc
struggled like demons and trampiec
each other to death.
Precautions for safety then must in.
clude some provision for allaying tn,
fears Of the audience. and the posi-
bility Of panic must be taken into con
sideratlon. IT is not only necessary Z,
insure the safety Of the people, bu
they must be convinced. There ma.
be ample exits that are concealed, AM
at the first sign of danger the i'm
prisoned people rush for the only ave
nue. Of escape they know. which is tn
entrance through which they came
In the burned Chicago theatre it /
said there WAS an exit concealed by
curtain. II had just as well been
solid wall, since there was no POSSIBLE
itg Of the audience finding Z till tn
the slaughter vas over,
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
NEWS FROM THE BORDER COUNTIES
LICENSE WAS REFUSED
Historic Inn Turned Down-synasosue
For Chester.

Judge Johnson in Media yesterday re.
fused a license for the historic Sorre
Horse Inn. on the Conestoga pike. in
Radnor petitioned for by George W. Nc
Grady. 1t IS alleged. although not brought
out in the testimony, shat the owner c.
b. Quigley who was refused a license last
year was using the name Of Mr.. Nc
GRADY as subterfuge.
The Jewish residents Of Chester have ap-
pointed n committee to secure money "a
build a synagogue. The congreg cation re.
Gently burned the mortgage on the let
whore the edifce is to be erected.
The Media. Aliddletown and Aston
Railway Company, in communication
Ito Chester City Council last night stated
that Il the use Of the section of Edg-
mont avenue north Of Fifteenth street
declared forfeit to the uses OF the Ches-
ter Traction Company, Is granted, with
the additional privilege Of extending the
track on Sixth street one square to the
Pennsylvania Railroad station. that FIVE.
cent fares viii be given 20 Media.
A civil suit 20 collect two cents was be-
gun against tho Philade phla, Baltimore
and Washington Railroad Company by
Lewis r. Walton. Of Swarthmore. Mr..
Walton intends to test the right Of the
railroad company TO take up his ticket Il
Philadelphia end then put him Off al
West Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

Governor Herrick Of Ohio, has es-
tablished a precedent which we hope
viii be followed throughout the Union.
He has selected his staff from among
the officers Of the National Guard.
Purely ornamental colonels who have
70 think twice to know on which side
10 wear a sword and who wouldn't
know the difference between the uni
form OF lieutenant Of Infantry and
that Of an admiral win not grace Gov
ernor Herrlck's staff. OF course such
custom would reduce the crop O.
colonels. but that would prove an un-
mixed blessing. There are in Della
ware several hundred colonies who
have had their titles conferred by som,
governor, and there is always embar.
rassment when one forgets their mill.
tary distinction and addresses one O.
them as plain Mister"
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

The audience at the Opera House
last night greeted Miss Russell with
the cordially she deserves. but for
Mrs. Gilbert there was a warmth of
demonstration that bespoke the deep
est appreciation Of this actress who
for so many years has done her part
TO uphold the best traditions Of the
stage and who has taught 80 many
that the stage calls for the highest
type Of womanhood. a spotless life
and true simplicity Of manner. I'm
eeine the feeling. then, when the cur
tain went up in the fourth act and
Mrs. Gilbert was seen going through
her part with her face bleeding, speak
ing her lines bravely while endeavor-
ing to staunch The flow Of blood. She
had had a serious fall. but she brave
~ went on with her part It was a
treat to see her again. The accident
was painful ana touched every heart,
but there was more than sympathy in
the applause, for in every word and
movement Of her part Mrs. Gilbert
taught the lesson that true art is the
handmaiden Of nature.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
TELEPHONES
TUESDAY, JANuARv S, 1904.
JUST BEING ALIVE.

Tho only wilmington paper that
printed the Presidents message 10
Congress yesterday was the Evening
Journal We printed It in full, and
none OF our contemporaries printed
even "a synopsis. We state this fact
not "a something extraordinary but az
an incident showing how we do things.
We notice that one of our worthy con-
temporaries devoted several columns
yesterday TO the happenings OF 1908.
That is interesting IN way, although
a little belated; but we take it that the
striking events Of 1904 are very much
more interesting and that our readers
had rather have them now than to
wait tin 1905.
Our motto which may DO soon every
day at the top OF the first page, is "A
Journal Of Progress" That was not
devised In an idle moment to nj space.
Sometimes In order TO ascertain
whether this metto is a real living
force and not a mere phrase, we turn
TO our files Of a year ago-then to
those Of two years ago. We ind
marked improvement and so have our
readers. 'The test OF the pudding is in
the eating" and it is our purpose to
present a good fresh pudding every
day.
In line with our policy we have UNI
dertaken several things which add a
little interest and zest to lie. The
scholarship contest recently closed lent
some spice to our hum-drum life. en-
largee OR subscription list ana sent
two hustling young wilmingtonians
to a business school without cost to
themselves.
Now we are preparing to give away
two fine pianos to the schools of the
State. They are exactly as represent
ed and would cost private parties the
figure we name for them. They viii be
given to the schools that show the
greatest enterprise ana disposition
to hustle. We have oiher plans. Tut
shall not reveal them prematurely.
WE THINK THAT THE BEST
AND sOUNDEsT JOURNALISM IS
NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH BEING
ALIVE.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
CARE OF
DOMESTIC PETS
Cruelty OF People Who Put
Dogs and Cats Out to
Freeze
PROTECTION EASILY PROVIDED

Some people who own domestic animals
seem to have lNtle or no idea OF the duty
Imposed on them to take proper care OF
their pets this intensely cold weather.
DOGS and cats in particular feel the cold
almost as much as men and women and
what they suffer when without protcc-
ton during the cold winter nights would
make even the hardest heart soften with
pity for them.
on the wo1t side OF town, in a street
only few blocks from Market street
there is a family who owns a splendid
big shepherd dog He is good-natured
and quick ITO obey and is the beloved pay
fellow OF every child in the block. Yet
this noble animal Is left without shelter
Of any sort. night after night, by his
thoughtless owners. He either has 10 run
around all night in order to keep warm.
OF lie down 70 sleep In the snow OF the
Icy ground.
This morning the poor fellow was near
ly persisted from the cold. His big body
shivered 80 that he could scarcely stand,
and he actually whimpered in his misery
His owners feed him well and seem fond
Of him, yet he suffers more than he could
express. had he the power OF speech. II
would be a very easy mauter for his mas
ter to place a dry goods box in a corner
of the yard and to partly III II with straw
or excelsior and a small piece OF carpet.
II would take up little room and add large
~ to a fine dogs comfort and happiness.
Another family turns a kitten just about
grown out into the cold. II is a gentle. az
fectionate little thing. but Il seems to
have tired Of such inhumane treatment
and for several days has been haunting
the house of another family IN the neigh
borhood.
Everytime a door was opened It would
dart in, only to be put out for Il was "a
strange cat" On Saturday night It walled
and cried the long hours through and on
Sunday morning It was found to have
made its way into the cellar through a
window which had not been fastened. It
had found a warm place beside the heater
and when found was purrlng away 50 con-
tentedly and looked up with such grateful
appealing eyes. that Its place in that
household Is assured
All children should have pets; at the
same time they should be taught to take
care of them. II the responsibility and
care OF the pet are given over to the
child, he will learn to respect its rights.
Kindness Is understood and appreciated by
the animal as well as II IT had The gift OF
speech and will repay in hundreds OF ways
the consideration 1t receives.
Ellen orr.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
PROMINENT MERCHANT DEAD
John Fitzsibhon, Formerly Wealthy,
Dies in Cecil Almshouse.

John Fitzgibbons. who at one time was
one Of the leading merchants IN Perry
Vile and several years ago was weli-to-do,
died yesterday in the Cecil county aims
house. pauper, without friends or
money. Mr. Fgtzgibbons was about 65
years OF age and had been an inmate OF
the almshouse for about a year.
Washington Ewing. proprietor OF Ew-
ing's Phosphate Nails AT Landenberg.
died suddenly az his home last evening
from heart trouble. Deceased was about
70 years OF age and leaves widow and
several children.
The Rev. Giles 3. Cook. dean Of tho
Diocese Of Easton and stationed at North
East has accepted a call to become pas
tor OF the Harrodsburg. KY. Episcopal
Church and his Pensioners will part with
him with deep regret.
The handsome residence OF John s.
Mitchell, canned goods broker at Aber-
deem. was destroyed by FIRE Sunday after
noon. caused by defective fue. A great
Ter portion OF the household goods were
saved. Loss estimated at $4,000, which IS
partially covered BY insurance.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
Ordered Snow Left on Pavemenss.

To iesaen the danger o. slipping on the
sidewalks. city officials today requested
owners Of property where there are ce-
ment or composite payements not to re-
move the snow and ice. but to use saw
dust and ashes, as Il was thought that the
danger OF slipping would be greater II
the payemenis were cleaned.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
LEFT THEATRE WITHOUT MISHLP
Manager Doekstader Aequaintna His
Patrons M,.n Emergency Exits.

Manager William L. Dockstader. Of the
Garrick Theatre, Is famllarizing the pa
irons Of his playhouse with the various
means Of escape from the building in case
Of fire. Last evening he emptled the ball
cony containing 800 persons IN less than
Ave minutes. Ordinarily the stairways
leading into the main corridor are used
but Mr.. Dockstador brought into use an
emergency exit leading through the ladies'
parlor IN the rear OF the balcony into
hallway In the office part OF the building
and then down stairways al each side Of
The theatre The move was entirely sue
cessful and there was no orowdinB or mis-
hanl.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
School Pine, wer. Froz.r.

Steam pipes in st. Pauls parochial
school froze on Saturday night and by
bursting, flooded the building. The
plastering was considerably damaged
but the school session was resumed
Yesterday.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

"A Chinese Honeymoon" comes to
Grand Opera House on Wednesday night.
The management has gathered together
an organization Of talent which may truly
be said to be remarkable in the field of
musical comedy. They are as follows:
Katie Barry. Violet Dale. Mabelle Baker.
Dorothy Jardon, Mary Louise Gribben.
Evelyn Dunmore Blanche Brooks. Fred.
W. Mace, William Pruette, Ben. Howard.
eight stunning bridesmaids and chorus
and ballet OF 100. Among the popular
pieces Of the comedy are the following:
Roly Poly. A Paper Fan, I Knew at First
Sight that I Loved Her, The A La Girl.
Twiddley Bits, Want 10 be a Lady, My
Little Hong Kong Baby, Martha Sparks,
the Grand Palmer, and the celebrated Mr..
Dooley.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

Little Colds" ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
lives sacrificed every year. DR.. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup cures little colds
cures big Gods too. down 20 the very
verge Of consumption.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

The Earl Of Mount-E dgecumbe. who
has Just reached his list birthday, has
been for the last forty years one OF
the closest personal friends Of King
Edward VII,
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
Railroad Men Suffer.

Railroad men have suffered greatly dur
ing the cold weather. Those employed at
the new shops at Todd's Cut md it buth
inccnven.ent and trying 10 plunge through
the snow to the new shops. 1t is worse at
night when the men return.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

An early attraction scheduled for
local production is Langdon McCor-
mick's melodrama Hearts Adrift,
which it is understood is to be pre-
scented under the management Of
Spencer and Aborn at Lyceum Thea
tire January 11-12-13. daily matinee.
II is understood that the management
has the play I'm the hands of a strong
company which includes r. l.. Snader,
who is to be the Captain Teddy of the
cast. 1t is reported that the produce
ton is a very heavy one and that the
effects which are introduced are both
novel and new.
Never in the history of popular plays
or even during the present season,
which is the initial Of IF Women Were
Men," has such a signal success been
recorded. Never has a playwright
strayed from the beaten path for
theme and plot as has Mr.. Murphy.
He has preached a subject Of actual
life and daily occurrences; in fact he
has resorted to a recent episode in
high society for the suggestion and
foundation Of his play, that OF the
"violet bride" OF one day. whose we'd
ding and ivorce were the advent OF
less than forty-eight hours, and was
the topic Of the world. Its many types
of characters are accurate and true to
nature. and while the play possesses
an impressive story. yet there is lots
of comedy throughout. also several
special vaudeville numbers. II will be
at the Lyceum on January Z, and g.
rsafore Richard Mansfeid undertakes a
tour he has prepared a schedule which ac-
counts for every hour of the entire sea-
son. Not only are the cities booked year
ahsa1 but all contracts are closed for the
movement Of his special train. A schedule
Is printed detailing to the minute when
'tbe distinguished actor will be from the
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

It is but natural that uncommon atten-
don should be called to Mr.. Charles Froh-
mans presentation at the Opera House
on Thursday night Of Virginia Harmed in
Mr.. Pineros greatly, discussed problem
play. Iris" largely because the play ema-
mates from the pen Of this distinguished
author. an English dramatist who is al
most without a peer in the special social
field to which he has so industriously APP
piled his genius. There seems to be no
difference Of opinion IN admitting that
Mr.. Pinero has acquired a most decided
mastery of the technique Of his art and is
himself so much abreast of the thought
OF his time in his choice Of subjects for
dramatic treatment in his series of plays.
mar his public may be sure Of something
original, inspiring a new idea, and may
also be sure that the expression Of the
idea will not fail to be made dramatically
interesting. Mr. Pineros position as a
dramatic writer is known TO give him an
entire independence in the presentation Of
his work.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
N5MarketSt. 4O4ShipIey St.

first night of his season until the last
curtain Is rung down and he retires Tor
the vacation months. For instance a
glance at the schedule shows that Name
he'd and his company Of over one hundred
people VIII be seen here on January 25 az
The Grand Opera House in his massive
production Of "old Heidelberg" II says
that the special train will arrive from
Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. jan
uary a. at $40 o'clock. He viii depart
by ehe special train at $3.50 Tuesday morn
ing. Mansfield uses no supers this year,
he carries every one OF the JOG people in
"Old Heidelberg" over every mile Of the
5000 which completes the chain Of cities
which are TO see him this year.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05
IosEPH G. DARLINGTON co losePA G. DARLINGTON col osE
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Joseph G. Darlington & Co

established Firm many years ago.
will Exhibit
the New Year. representing direct of choicest
desirable
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

There are so many prominent fea-
lures OF the bill which opened at the
Garrick for the week commencing yes
terday that II is a difficult matter to
name the star features. Charles T..
Ellis & Co. In a singing and comedy
act entitled Mrs. Hogan's Music
Teacher are worthy of special men
ton, especially on account Of Mr..
Ellis sweet singing. Zanes, Bennett
and Va, the Three Troubadors offer
an excellent singing act interspersed
with clever comedy situations; Nor
cross. Meakin and La Mars Minstrels
Introduce a novelty I'm the minstrel line.
and the applause rendered the act left
no doubt its being appreciated. Dan
Sherman and De Forrest Co. in a bit
OF burlesque on affairs at Santiago dur
ing the late war offer a combination
Of comedy that finds hearty favor with
all parts If the house. The Goolmans.
I'm a musical speciality introducing sew
eral novelties; Prince Kokin, the
Japanese juggler; the Hennings Trio.
comedians. vocalists and dancers, and
Irene LaTour and her dog Zaza, the
last named coming direct from Europe
to the Garrick, are among those who
contribute this week. The Kineto-
graph as an added feature shows Isl
and Mandy Doing Coney Island" and
number Of other laughable pictures
OF things that have been pictures from
real life.
One Of the most beautiful actresses
in America appears at the Opera
House on Saturday afternoon and
night. In other seasons Miss Sadie
Martinez firmly established her reputa-
ton as an actress of great versatility
and power and has a rare stage pres
ence. She viii present for the first
time here THE Second Mrs. Tanque-
ray" which in London and New York
has been called one of the most en-
thralling plays Of recent years.
THE Funny Mr.. Dooley" comes to
the Grand Opera House tonight SPLEEN
didiy equipped for musical comedy.
Fifty people are In the cast and a big
beauty chorus that sing, and sing
beautifully, and all dance well and are
young, vivacious and earnest in their
efforts to please. Frank d. Bryan d.
reefs the attraction and he has brought
us so many good things in the way OF
comedy that Mr.. Dooley Is sure OF a.
hearty welcome.
Continued on Page Fivs,)
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

AaysrtIse p be- EyenIng Jaarnal.
Evening journal., 1904-01-05

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ACWOrth.

Miss Edna Fairbanks, of Dallas,
Texas, is the charming guest of
Miss Mary Reynolds.
Miss Mary Reynolds has return
ed home after visit to relatives
in Atlanta.
Mr. and Mrs D F McClatchey
spent few days during Christ
mas with Mrs McClatchey's father,
Mr. Awtrey.
Miss Morgan, of Stilesboro, N.
c., spent tho holidays with Mrs
A J Durham. She returned home
Saturday.
Mrs Kate Shuford and Mrs f L
Shuford came in from Hickory,
N G, to spend few weeks in our
town.
Will Moore, of Decatur, Texas,
is visiting his father and sister.
Mr. Putnam and daughter, Mrs
Thornton, of Texas, are visiting
relatives tere.
Miss Grace Putnam has return
ed to Forsyth to RENTER Monroe
Female College.
Miss Ruby Proctor, of Dawson,
visited Mrs A J Morgan during
the holidays.
Mrs S B Rainey visited relatives
in Smyrna during the holidays.
Mrs S Tippin, of Kennesaw,
entertained the college boys and
girls of Acworth, to dining last
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs J A Northcutt left
for Battle Hill last Wednesday
evening where they will keep
house.
Messrs Smith, of Cedartown,
and Frank Sibley, of Senoia, visit
ed some Of our fair young ladies
last week.
Misses Thompson, and Hamil-
ton, of S G. are visiting the fam
lily Of T M Evatt.
Mrs Nat Guyton has returned
to Atlanta after a visit To her
mother here.
Mrs Hiram Goodwin, Of Allan
ia, visited Mrs w A Smith here
last week.
Miss Ruth Barrett, of South
Georgia, visitedsthe family of D D
Barrett last week.
The Carrie Dyer Reading Circle
gave chatting dish party last
Monday afternoon at Mrs E M
Bailey's.
Claud Mcmillan visited Jack
sonville, Ala, zone day last week.
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The holidays passed off very
quiet, visitors came and went.
The young people gathered togeth-
er IN many social dinners.
The Literary School entertain
ment on the night of the 31st,
consisting Of recitations, singing
dialogues, drills, tabelaus etc, was
fine. The program was good and
the large audience was we'll enter
tanned, and the program showed
careful training on the part of
Prof. France, and his assistants.
He Is working up considerable
interest in the school and every-
thing has taken on new life, and
the prospects are good fer better
and larger school. Miss Aida
McElreath is assistant teacher.
Not a single wedding occurred
and we'll admit that we are not
very coed at guessing.
Rholie Ward, after spending
Xmas at home, has returned to
the State University.
Mr.. j. P. Martin lost a good
mule last week.
Will Terry and wife. Of Rome,
visited their parents here last
week.
Mr.. Bud Reeves has returned to
Texas, after q pleasant visit to his
daughter, Mrs. J. S. Pickens.
Clarence Coppinger and sister,
Miss Willie, of Atlanta, spent
several days here last week with
their sister, Mrs. Lebbens Pick
ems.
Mr. Summerlin and sister spent
last week with Misses Garlic and
Ottie Kemp
The Farmers Club will meet at
A N Mayes next Saturday after
noon.
Luther Ward has sold his farm,
that he bought of Mr. Edwards.
Several families around here
have the mumps.
Miss Fannie Dobbins is visiting
her brother and SISTERS, at Sand
Mountain, Ala.
Cloronn" Cantrell, who was shot
at tile 0ance at John Brooks died
Gu the 25th, ult.
Mrs G J Billiard is spending the
week with her fathSr and mother.
east Of Marietta. Allen