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Evening journal., 1904-03-01
GREATNESS IN THE MAKING
SENATOR ALLEE BROADENS
HOW HE PRISIDES OVER THE SENATE AND
CALLS THE SENATORS By THEIR FIRS1
NAMES

The following story gives us a glimpse
into the mind OF one of our law MAX
ers ana indicates how easy it is for a
man to become really great in the eyes
of his constituency.
In burst OF enthusiasm tinged with
gratitude Governor Pennypacker made
Quay the one great American states
man, outranklng Webster and Clay.
Well, down in Sussex IS man who
has sat in the halls Of legislation, who
solemnly declares that Senator Alice
has 'broadened." and that with a lit
tie more experience he will become big
ger and more influential than Anthony
Higgins or George Gray ever was.
His front name Is Isaiah-"Isaiar" his
friends call him, and as a prophet he
bids fair TO outrank the Old Testa-
ment character.
Recently he paid a visit tosDover
and on his return several OF his
friends called on him to get the news
There was a third party present who
could not fail to overhear the CONVEX
sation, though his presence was not
known. This is about the way he re-
ports IL:
well, Isaiar, did you see the Sena-
tory"
"Yes, fellers, but don't say anything
about what I'm goin' TO tell you. This
is state secret, and everybody mustn't
know it,"
The eyes OF the visitors bulged, and
a look Of awe and mystery crept over
their countenances as they gave the
solemn pledges OF secrecy.
well, you see" Isaiar went on, them
rural routes has been held up for a
spell. Our fellers didn't pass the civil
service examinations, and the Senator
says he won't give EN- to Reglers and
Democrats IL they amt never anybody
appinted. But you just keep your
mouths shet and he'll work it out
someway.7
Il tell you boys" he continued, you
amt got no idee how big a man the
Senator Is; he's broadened He says
so hissolf. A year or two more with
them senators win make him as big
man as any of EN-. And he don't
put on no airs either. You never hear
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
Exopus FRoM LIE FARM.

From all over the country come COM
plants that farm labor is scarce. In
many sections it Is practically nom
existent. At the same time the move
ment Of boys from the farms to the
towns is on the increase. and yet,
aside from the lack Of cheap labor,
farming was never so attractive as at
present. The introduction OF new meth
DDS and the application of science to
the problem has simpiihed It and made
IL less hazardous.
Then, too. the Introduction Of labor
saving machinery makes certain duties
that used to be drudgery. pleasure.
Take the growing and harvesting Of a
corn crop as an example. There are
corn planters, riding cultivators, har-
vesters which cut and bind the ripened
corn into sheaves. corn-huskers which
separate corn from the fodder shred
ding the latter and packing It away.
In the old days the harvesting OF a
field OF wheat was a labor Of gigantic
proportions. but now the farmer har-
nesses his team to mis- self binder and
goes forth single handed to the task.
And so in a hundred ways the heavy
labor. the absolute drudgery. is taken
from the backs Of men and placed on
machinery.
Not only is this true, but the farmer
is no longer isolated. In many in
stances he is in touch with the outside
world through the telephone; he has
his mails brought to his door, and with
improved roads. good horses and vehi-
cles he can soon reach the centers of
population. Yet Notwithstanding the
attractions Of farm life. the exodus
continues. The crop OF lawyers and
doctors every year is large BECAUSE of
the great number Of farmers boys who
are trying to win fame and money in
new lines. Our street car lines are run
largely by recruits from the farm. and
girls prefer banging typewriters to
tending poultry and milking cows.
The professions are crowded. and the
farms are short-handed. Population
is becoming centralized to a remark
able degree. II may be that some OF
these days the tide viii take the other
direction, but there are no indications
Of 1t at present.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
NEWKIRK MYSTERY
NEAR A SOLUTION
Young Woman Believed to
be in Hiding Within Two
Miles of Home

Salem, March lit is probable that
the mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance OF Miss Anna Newxirk, the
1S-year-old girl who left the home Of
her grandfather. Waddington B. Ridg-
way, two months ago, will be cleared
up in less than a week.
When Miss Newkirk first disappear
ed it was thought by many that she
had either committed suicide or met
with foul play. but during the past
few days clews have been discovered
that point strongly to the theory that
she is still alive and less than two miles
from her home at a secluded farm
house. II the information the friends
OF the girl now have turns out cor
rect Miss Newkirk will be found and
restored to her relatives and those who
are responsible for her troubles hand
ed over to the police.
One young man who has taken a
prominent part in the investigation
said today. Several sensational ar
rests will probably be made when the
present hiding place of the girl is made
public. We believe that Miss Newl1irlz
is detained there against her wish"
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
TuHsDAv. MARen ]. I9oa.
HOW MONEY is WASTED.

There are numerous ways Of wasting
the countys money and Of compelling
the people to pay taxes for which they
receive no benefit. For one item alone
last year $500 was paid and It is likely
that the amount for the same item Will
be duplicated this year.
The capitation tax law is regarded
as doad-lctter. For several years
collectors were appointed and paid a
thousand dollars a year each. But
they did not collect sufficient moneys to
pay their salaries. Then the Levy
Court very properly decided that it
would not appoint collectors again,
thus ignoring the law in the interests
of economy. This action was deemed
wise and was generally applauded. But
while 1t voluntarily relinquished this
source OF revenue because Of the prac-
teal imposslbility Of collecting it, all
tho charges were not cut OFT.
Notwithstanding the Levy Court had
gone on record as refusing to appoint
the collectors. tho Clerk OF the Peace
won't right on and prepared the capita
tion tax books for the use Of the coll
lectors that it had been determined
not to appoint For these books $500
was paid and tho people would have
had just as much benefit from this
money had it been dropped into the
sewer.
But with the waste Of one year be-
fore their eyes, our officials were not
satisfied, Yesterday the Clerk of the
Peace informed the Levy Court that
the now capltation tax books are al
most complete, and we shall pay an
othor $500 for them. Thus In two years
$4,000 viii be absolutely wasted. Per-
haps that official viii contend that by
law he is directed to prepare these
books but 20 the Lovy Court by law
is directed TO appoint collectors. The
application Of common sense to the
problem decided that body not to ap-
point collectors who could not collect
enough TO pay their salaries, and COM
mon sense also directs the abandon
ment Of the project Of writing up the
books. Tho Clerk of the Peace is the
clerk Of the Levy Court, and presum-
ably is conversant with the acts Of
that body. It would seem that a
knowledge OF the decision not to ap-
point collectors should have been suf-
ncient notice not 10 prepare the capt.
tation tax books. Anyway, it appears
that there is DO excuse Tor charging
the county $500 for what was known
in advance TO be OF no value what
ever.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

him boast Of what he's done. ast
him when he saw Mr.. Payne last. and
says he;
u think 1t was Tuesday-no-let me
think-no, it was Wednesday. 1 re-
member, for that was the day I was
presidln'."
you see it just slipped out. Was
you presidin' over the SENT Of the
United States Of America? says /.
why. yes. Isaiar." says he Ger
tinly / was. II was this way: Me and
BIZ Spooner and Boise Penrose was
talkin over some important measures
which we thought we ought to have
pass, when Joe, Bailey got up to make
one of them long winded speeches of
hisn. 1 was just about 20 go over 20
say somethin to AL Beveridge when
President Frye beconed TO me, and
when / went over he said he wanted
me to take the cheer"
Says he: Frank he'll be speakin' an
hour or so on that canal business, and
they won't be nobody i'm here much for
an hour or so. You just keep him
straight. Don't let him get away from
the pint, and If he INDUCES in any per-
sonalities, call him 10 order. I'm goin
to take a nap, but I'll be back by the
time he's through
Il tell you Isaiah he went on, III
was a great responsibility, for they
wasn't but one or two other senators
present to help me out If things had
a-went wrong"
The impression that this story made
was profound. "By Georgel" said one
of the eager listeners why he's a
greater man than Cale!"
WELL l should say!" remarked
Isaiah. why. fellers, he's as big a
man as George Gray. and il you give
him a year or two more he'll be q
national figger."
And then the conversation ended; the
visitors took their leave, going home
to dream of the future glories In store
for Delaware because of her great SEN
ator who is ''broadening."--
This is not a mere fanciful sketch
but the report of an actual conversa-
tion.
Bin Parsons.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The trouble with most people Is that
they gear themselves up for fast speed
ana then ind they can't push up the
hills.
Little wnlle-say. Johnny, how do peo-
pie raise blazes?
Little Johnny-By shooting skyrocket.
and roman candles. of course.
The man who puts OF until tomorrow
the fellow be can do today viii find thar
some one else has done him.
Smith played bass viol in the orchestrs
last evening?
Casper-I should say that he did.
The temperance lecturer who has moth
ing but schuylSnl water TO offer In liei
Of booze finds himself up against 3, goo,
and hard these days.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

customs collector says, It treats re-
turning citizens as though they were
suspected criminals. But It becomes
doubly offensive in the r.anner of its
execution. The method of examination
Of baggage is so irritating and often
so disastrous not only to the temper but
the goods of the tourist, that # We're
better a thousand times that the trivial
duty collected We're done away with
than that hundreds of thousands Of
people should be subjected 20 The pro-
cess of inspection as now pracIiced.
Washington has been appealed To
again and again and reforms have been
promised. To judge from constant
complaints however, it would seem
that the provisions of an Objectionable
law are still extensively carried out
In many instances at this and osher
ports.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
RIsINo ERoM ~ AsHEs.

That adversely has its uses Is illus
rated in the systematic and enlIght-
ned manner in which Baltimore is GO
ing about rebuilding her devastated
section. Baltimore is now a city in tho
making. and the daily report OF the
proceedings OF its public officials and
citizens committees show an extraor-
dinary activity.
Not alone are the officers Of the mu-
nicipality showing a hopeful and pro-
gressive spirit. but the merchants and
all private citizens are hred with en-
ergy and enthusiasm which prophesy a
new Baltimore. Streets are to be re-
aligned and widoncd. Parkways and
breathing spaces are to be provided. A
scientific system Of swerage, water
supply. telegraph, and telephone con-
suits, and paving is to be adopted. and
plans looking to the construction Of a
noble array OF wel-ordered public
buildings are in contemplation. The
advertisements IN the daily newspaper.
which arc issued from emergency Of
fees" are curiously suggestive Of tn,
new era OF activity and the onergs
with which the city is taking up IL
task.
In q word, all Baltimore is rallyinl
TO action under it's new civic motto
1--WE build" Building is the work be
fore It, and It IS addressing itself e
the task with a vim which promise
wonderful results. There has been NJ
disorder. no lawiessness, no riotine
Apparently thars is no division Of pur
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
RURAL MAIL osJEcroRs.

1t is said that many persons in sus-
sex county ore opposed to the free ru-
raj delivery Of mails because the sys-
TEN necessitates the abandonment of
certain OF the smaller postohices This
objection has to be met whenever new
rural routes are laid out.
But it seems that these objections
are merely sentimental and have little
basis Of reason. The old system ne
.cessitated going to the post office; the
new brings the post Office to the peo-
pie. 1t is possible that there are far
mers who prefer driving to town to
get their mail, to register letters and
packages and to issue money orders;
but when these things may be done at
their own doors every day it would
seem that this should be regarded as
preferable.
In certain instances the merchants OF
the small settlements which have had
post Offices, object TO rural delivery,
fearing a decrease in their business
because the farmers win not be obliged
to come 20 town to get their mails.
But the farmers necessities viii be no
less. They VIII buy as much and sell
even more, for they win waste less
time.
There are always ohjectors when
these routes are in contemplation. just
as there are objectors TO railroads and
electric lines but when there is talk
Of abandoning rural routes that have
once been established. there is certain
TO be a universal protest
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

What Thing Is Famel We print p
story today that comes from Sussex.
which gives US a view of greatness
in the making. The worm KS Dc
transformed into the butterfly. which
ceases TO crawl, and only nits. The
tadpole may drop its tail and become
the attractive toad with a jewel in
its head; and small politician when
surrounded by a rarlfied atmosphere
OF greatness may be refined into a
character in nature akin to a Payne
or Heath. Our story in another
column is Of educational value.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
CRUISER LEAVES SHIPYARD
Denver Has No Trouble With Ice in
the River.

The cruiser Denver left Neafie &
Levy's shipyard yesterday on her sec
ond trial trip. She has been equipped
with new propellers, and it is believed
that she will come up to. if she does
not exceed, her speed requirements.
The vessel had no trouble in the Dell
aware. and passed New Castle and
Reedy Island, where the ice was quite
heavy, without mishap. She remained
inside the Breakwater during the night
and this morning she was sent on her
trial off the Capes
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
speeiaI Misslonary servloss,.'

MEMBERS of the Missionary Society
Central Presbyterian Church will h
a special praise and thank-offeri
service in the lecture room Of
church tomorrow evening. c. c. n
Intyre. a student volunteer of Prin
ton University. will make an addr
and the choir will sing
An invitation is extended to the n
as well as the women Of the church,
attend.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
The personal equation

is the one that the advertiser
has to solve. 1t can be done
with the smallest expense
proportionate to the amount
of business secured through
The Evening Journal, the
most progressive newspaper
in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
THEATRICAL NOTE.

The Graeco-Roman chariot in the Mo
ropolitan Museum Of Art, New York, o.
OF the new exhibits, has excited great d
terest among artists and archaeologist
Its preservation was due to the fact th
it was buried by the ashes of Vesuviu
Many other treasures were found in d
same neighborhood, some of which Bar
Rothschild bought and presented TO q
Louvre. The chariot in question is tw
wheleed and is perhaps the rarest in q
world.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

Hail Gentle Spring Of thee we sing.
Thy face is wondrous fair. It doth
appear that thou art near-so says
the calendar. Yet slxeptlc man doubts
Natures plan; Oh. timid, haling soull
In spirit rash he spend his cash for
fiannels and for COAL 1t has been a
hard winter on the poor, for coal has
been high and the continuous cold
weather has necessitated keeping
furnaces at full blast every day since
November.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
BISHOP COLEMAN AT HOME
Has Just Finished Weeks Mission at
Navesink, N. J.

Bishop Coleman returned home at an
early hour this morning. For a week
he has been conducting a mission at
Navesink, n. J.. and last night he pre-
sided at large meeting in st. Thomas
Church, New York, held in the interest
Of the church temperance society.
Tomorrow the bishop viii go to An
napolis, where he will preach in st.
AIMS Church. Bishop Coleman has
many engagements during Lent. On
Good Friday he will conduct the three
hours service in East Orange and on
that evening will preach in Riverton,
N. j.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
Unitarian Women to Meet.

In the Unitarian Church, West street
above Eighth. the National Alliance OF
Unitarian Women viii be held next
Thursday morning at II o'clock. The
subject for discussion will be "The in
tensive life--its effect on society," litera-
ture and art" Papers will be read by
Mrs. J. l.. Pennypacker and Mrs
James II. Ecob. Visitors are expected
from Baltimore. Philadelphia and other
cities. and they will be entertained al
luncheon by the members Of the loca
church. The meeting will be OPEN tC
all women who care to attend.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
WILL START MAY I

Special TO the Evening Journal.
New Castle, March 1.-The Baldt Steel
Company manufacturers of steel castings
expects to begin operations on May /.
Almost every day contracts are award
ed for equipments including large cranes
and other machinery. The contracts for
the cranes were awarded yesterday.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
Officers School.

Commissioned officers OF the National
Guard held their regular monthly
school last night. Among the features
were the lectures of Major S. p. Do
herty. who spoke on military courtesy
and guard duty and Lieutenant Ewing,
whose subject was gallery practice
Both subjects were full Of very instruct
i've and necessary matter to the men
and were we'll received.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
Eor Renefit Of ushera, Union.

Members Of the Missionary Society
Club will present The District Sch
of Blueberry Corner" in Odd Fello
Hall, Third and King streets. on
evening of March 10. The Whining
Comedy Quartette will sing. The
fair win be for the benefit of the y
ers' Union Of Asbury NJ. E. Churcl
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
Pioneer Notes.

The b. P. L. A. held their meeting
last evning, with Acting President VIII
liam Bolen in the chair.
Important matters were discussed
concerning their annual ball, which will
be held Easter Monday night.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
The Bar Of Pennsylvania in harmon

The Bar of Pennsylvania in harmony
with the Supreme Court, is preparing
to protest against Governor Penny
packer vacating his Office to become
a candidate for the supreme bcnch.
What farce It is! II Senator Quay
wants Pennypacker on the supreme
bench he viii so there without cues
ton. and by the usual majority. The
pulpit the press and the bar Of
Pennsylvania combined in politics are
powerless. Quay Is It.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

Five Of the Esquimaux which Lieuten-
ant Peary brought to this country
have died and the sixth and last is
dying Of pneumonia. Even the oli-
mate OF New England was too warm
Tor them.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

Hives are terrible torment to .
little folks. and to some older or
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment ne
fails. Instant relief, permanent CT
A. any drug store 80 cents.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

pose as to the end TO be kept in view
the making Of business district which
shall be exceptional in beauty and in
its adaptation 10 business needs. The
results win be worth watching.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
EDITORIAL OPINION
Annoyina homeeomina Tourlnt..

Annoying Homecoming Tourists.
From the New York Herald.
The protests that come from phia-
delphia voicing the indignation with
which homecoming tourists refer 10
annoyance suffered at the New York
Custom House are only an echo Of what
has been uttered again and ailin by
travellers from abroad.
The customs law in iNelf is most OBJ
noSious 70 trayelerg. apf- - > 6eEsoA,
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
The Russian commnndant

The Russian commandant at Port Ar
thur has been indulglng in heroics.
lie declares that he viii defend the
place with his last man and with his
last breath. Il may turn out to be
true. but other commanders who have
said the same have surrendered at
discretion.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

Those who have experienced the delig
of listening TO one of Ezra KendaWs hs
hour monologues will be pleased to knd
that the opportunity is offered OF spendil
an entire evening in the comedians s
ciety. for Ezra Kendall, one of the md
delightful fun-makers on the Americ
stage has been taken in hand by Liebi
and Company and will appear as a sd
in a full fedged thred-act comedy cali
The Vinegar Buyer" which will be pl
sented at Grand Opera House next Tul
day night.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

A petition in bankruptcy was filed
the United States Court yesterday aft
lnoon by Leonard E.. Wales in behalf
William II. Lloyd, a grocer at No.
King street. The petitioners liabilA
amount TO $3.50 in excess Of his assets.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
Crosby & Hill.
sos, COZ, 6O9 Market Street.
March
First
All the New Dress
Goods at the Old,
Old Prices

Last season went so far ahead
of previous years in our Dress
Goods sales, that we were en-
couraged to buy early-fortunate,
was it not; we say yes, and when
you look over the full line you
will say so too.
Among the early ones you will
find ak and wool effects, silk and
wool Crepe de Paris, Crepe s. Cula,
veilings, granite, albatross, voiles,
and mohair suitings.
Silks
Small black and white checks,
3 sizes, 75c checks for soc a yard.
p in. wide crepe de chine, popu-
lar colorS, all silk. SI.oo silks for
S5c yard.
Satin Foulards,
India Silks,
White Habutai Silks.
We 6ud a pleasure in selling
goods we know are right both in
quality and price.
Ginghams
They are bright and neat pat
terms. more select than for many
seasons, and at last years prices.
You know what that means.
Muslins
Full bleached Pillow Cases, reg
ular size, &c each.
Full sized unbleached Sheets at
an unheard of price, size.
Crochet Quilts, full size, We'd
nesday, S74c.
Silver Damosk-6s in. Silver
Damask, Belfast pure linen, would
be very low at CSC; on Wednesday,
50 cents.
Millinery
Every Hat must be sold; price
no object.
The La France Shoe
We sell it. The standard OF
the shoe trade.
For Wednesday Only
A 80 in. all wool, Black Alba
iross, a soc Albatross, for 37Hc a
yard.
T~ooE,v G. Hill
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
Confessional Smashing
Of Shoe Prices


goodyear
alb pi
Chdrens 1871 S5O
Evening journal., 1904-03-01
Silks
Ginghams

They are bright and neat pat
terms, more select than for many
seasons, and at last years prices.
You know what that means.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

One Of the best melodramas which I
come to the Lyceum this season opene,
three days engagement there yesterc
It was THE Lighthouse by
Sea- by owen Davis and presented
the Vance and Sullivan Company. 7
company includes several well-kno
people who play in melodrama, amc
whom are Miss Della Clarke, Miss N
Adele, Miss Eliza Mason, Jack Dunn, l.
.C. Reeves, Thad Shine. and Louis Hahn
Harry B. Bradley who plays the part
Gaze Gale was III and R. G, Hernd
manager Of the company took his pli
and did excellent work. Jack Dunn pli
several fine violin solos as a special
The scenery is among the best seen n
and the one showing a storm at sea
particularly effective. The company ,
remain at the Lyceum this and tomorr
matinees and evenings.
Evening journal., 1904-03-01

BIG VALUES FOR SMALL PRICES
Cork insoles. We're sc, &c.