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Evening journal., 1904-09-26
A WEAK PLACE.

TAMEs BRYCE in his American
J Commonwealth takes the position
that mo public officer or member Of an
administration or Of the public service
should be permitted the right Of suf-
frage.' No conclusion Of Mr.. Bryce
can be regarded lightly yet were his
suggestion framed into law, the evils
which he sees would remain.
It is not the vote OF the Office holder
which counts it is the influence which
goes with his position. and oftentimes
the money which he has received from
the public which he returns to the pub
lie in the form Of bribes. When a man
is elected to ofice he has upon him
the seal OF his party's approval This
enables him to WELD vast influence
and II his duties are light and the
work Of his office may be entrusted to
clerks. he has ample leisure for fixinl
his fences.
In numerous instances the abuse has
been wiped out by statutes confinlne
the tenure Of an official TO a single
term. but the objection is that IN thll
way an occasional person with espec-
isl aptitude and fitness is barred. Con.
sequently it is usually left to tn
people to decide. Undoubtedly here Il
a weak place in our system-a weak
ness which the people seem unable I,
guard against.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
Admiral sehIey,s eeok.

From the Chicago Post.
IL was only natural that Rear Ad-
miral Winfield Scott Schley should
write a book. Schley has met somc-
thing worse than criticism In the last
few years. The admiral would say
that he has been vilihed, and there are
many who VIII agree with him. In his
book, "Forty-fve Years Under the
Flag" he has given both his critics and
his admirers much TO think about.
10 IS only fair 20 Admiral Schley to
say that the official records which he
prints, and which were made available
for printing only recently prove be-
yond the peradventure Of a doubt that
much OF the dilatoriness with which
the commander Of the second squad
ron was charged was wholly imagin-
ary Furthermore the book, with its
printed records, shows that 1Schley was
justified when he made tho bold asser-
tlon that Information was withheld
from him by his superiors and subor-
dinates. The lack OF this Information
explains I'm a large measure the rea-
sons for the sailors inactivity on GER
tain occasions.
Sampson is dead, and Schley has the
last word In this unfortunate sea con-
troversy. and truth compels the state
ment that II Is a strong word. Prob
ably not one person In a hundred ever
took seriously the charge that Schley
was a coward. The Navy Department
records contain many refutations OF
such a charge Men are not brave to-
day and cowardly tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
MoNpAy. snrrnMnnR IS. 90.
&c REpunLlcAN rlcKEr.

THE Republicans at their primaries
4 on Saturday named a ticket which
can be elected, even though the hand
ful which participated in the Union
urinary farce should support their
ticket al the polls. There has now
been a test OF the Republican senu-
ment in New Castle county and it has
been reduced to ngures-12o5, Union
Republicans; $500 Regular Republi-
cans.
There are disappointments. Of course,
and there are candidates that we do
not think should have won, but It Is
ticket that can be supported by all
Republicans without hesitation.
we have expressed the opinion that
it was mistake to repeal the party
rule making ofice-holders ineligible for
second term. our reasons have been
plainly stated-that ofice-holders have
an advantage. and that the rewards
for party service should be eduitably
distributed. In the case OF Mr.. Speak
man there was no possible objection
TO his candidacy. since he has made a
good oficer. and nobody contested the
nomination with him. Mr.. ouigles
has held for four years the mos
lucrative ONCE in the state. He, too
has made a good officer. but It was oul
impression that some other good Re
publican should have been rewarded
But a majority Of our voters thinl
otherwise. and that ends the matter.
We might so down the list, picking
out candidates we preferred and can
didates we opposed, but, nevertheless
it appears in the main TO be a clean,
strong ticket, representing the various
shades OF sentiment in the party. Nc
Republican can md a good excuse for
supporting any other ticket. And il
viii be elected.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
LIKE A FLASH
Came a Hard Knock From Coffee.

It's simple matter to satisfy sem
sible, thinking people by 10 days trial
OF Postum in place of coffee for II 1t Is
coffee causes the Illness an almost inn
mediate change takes place. The old
coffee ails, sluggishness. insomnia,
lack of energy, stomach troubles, sallow
skin. headaches, and all the others,
whatsoever form the nerves decide
upon, when they are thrown out Of bal
'ance by coffee. begin to leave and it's
only a question of a short time when
Postum will end them all and bring
back health.
Il had drank coffee every morning in
and out Of season until two years ago
when all OF a sudden my stomach re-
belled and shortly thereafter became
a nervous wreck. couldn't eat bite
without intense suffering. / lost most
all my flesh and was practically starving
because / couldn't get any good out OF
what little food I did eat.
"One morning when in this wretched-
ly run down condition I read a maga-
zine article about Postum Food Coffee
and the case seemed so much like mine
sent out and got a package. AT that
time almost nothing would stay on my
stomach but the first cup Of Postum
wife made for me seemed to warm and
nourish me clear to my finger tips and
this delightful glow Of we'll fed feeling
continued For the first five or six
days the Postum was all could keep
on my stomach or even take at all
without great suffering. but got better
so fast I added other foods gradually
and kept gaining strength and flesh
until now / can eat hearty meal and
really enjoy life once more. I know ii
was Postum that saved me from starv-
ing to death when my stomach had
been ruined by coffee.
Il know lots Of folks don't make
Postum right but It takes only IS min
utes boiling to make it perfect accord
ing to the directions Then it's better
than the best coffee" Name given by
Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich.
Ten days trial OF Postum. proves
whether or not it's the coffee hurts you
Get the little book The Road tc
lWellville" in each pkg.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
No GUARANTEED MEcEssARY.

a MORNING paper which has pub
1 n lished many articles favorable TO
the Sand Filtration Company. finds
that there has been a serious over
sight In the conditions Of the con-
tracts for the water plant which have
been advertised, In that no bond is re-
Quired TO guarantee the efficiency Of
the plant.
Now the fact is that there are
seven contracts in all. and. consequent
ly, no one contractor could give such
guarantee. Il Is also true that the city
has furnished tho plans and specihca-
.uons and II contractors live up to
them, any further responsibility will
properly rest on the city. II would be
asking a great deal Of contractors to
insist that they guarantee. not only
their work but the plans which they
do not furnish
But we do not think there need be
amy fear on the score of the efficiency
OF the system when II shall be estab-
llshed. II is all-important that the
contracts shall be faithfully and hon
estly performed, and the result is
bound to be satisfactory. For the
building OF reservoirs. the laying Of
lpipes and the construction of filters are
not mysterious and inexact proposi-
tions. A good engineer can figure on a
certain absolute result, We don't ask
contractors to guarantee that a house
win not fall down; the plans call for a
constructlon that won't allow It to fall
down, and all that we require is that
the specifications shall be followed.
True, the Sand Filtration Company
is out OF H. and the newspapers which
have published its advertisements as
straight reading matter are denied a
little revenue; but the city is not con-
cerned in that.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
HoWis THIS.

wo offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
We the undersigned. have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by their frm
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo. o.
waidlng. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, o.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken Internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
serfaces OF the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by ali
Druggists.
Hairs Family Pills are tho best.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
JAPor . GREAT TASK.
Recent Events Have Caused a More
Serious Attitude.

Recent Events Have Caused a More
Serious Attitude.
Tokyo. Sept 26.-An increasing feel
ing of sobriety and seriousness marks
the popular attitude toward the war
II is doubtful that the masses appre-
ciated In the beginning the serious
ness OF the task of expellng Russia
from Manchuria. They had an easy
confidence in the ability Of the army
and navy to reduce the fortress Of
Port Arthur. destroy the Russian fleet
and crush General Kuropatkin.
rhe prolongation Of the siege, the
losses before Port Arthur and General
Kuropatlxin's escape at Liaoyang have
brought a general appreciation Of the
magnitude Of the national task and
dissipated the growing hopes of an
early peace. based on the confidence
Of sweeping victories. Events at Port
Arthur and Liaoyang have impressive
ly warned the Japanese people to pre-
pare for a long and trying war. Con
fdence in the final outcome. however,
remains unshaken, and the nation has
resolutely and determinedly settled
down, prepared to make sacrifices and
pay the price that success demands.
The strain Of the war and the drain
upon the county's resources has not
yet been felt 10 any extent among the
people. Some lines of business are
suffering. but the aggregate foreign
and domestic trade exceeds that of
1908. The crops, particularly rice, are
the largest ever known Death from
wounds and sickness has overtaken
thousands of soldiers, but their vacant
places have been quickly filled with the
supply of ablebodied men anxious Ia
fight equal 70 all possible demands.
Munitions, supplies and money in
hand indicate the ability Of the coun
try TO wage war without embarrass
ment and vigorously for another year
The completion during the winter Of O
light railway between Antung and
Liaoyang will give the army three
lines Of supply. There is general con
hdence in the ability Of Field Marshal
Marquis oyama to drive General Ku
ropatlSin into Harbin and to success
fully resist a reinvasion Of Manchuria
The early possession of Port Arthur is
also confidently expected.
There is no gloom among the people
They are simply sobered in the face OF
an unfinished task
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
BAKER FLElsHMANN.

ATE SHOULD not grumble were all
w the foreign element that Is
dumped on our shores made up Of
men like Louis Fleishmann. Indeed, we
should be content with only an occa-
sional Fleishmann. He was a baker
but out OF his bread, made honestly
and sold honestly, he made fortune
But this Is not the whole story. one
cold winter night he saw two tramps
looking through the plate glass window
of his establishment the hunger in
their eyes, and he had thought.
Perhaps IT was not a mere thought.
but humane impulse. Anyway, he
acted upon IL. After all the days sales
were over he directed an employe to
hand out the reamining bread, half
loaf 10 each applicant, accompanied by
a cup OF hot coffee.
This philanthropy has been con-
tinued for years, and there has been
no necessity for anybody in New York
to remain absolutely hungry. He was
accused OF encouraging idleness, but he
said that when men would stand in
line for hours late at night for piece
OF bread and drink Of coffee, he was
happy TO supply them.
He might have built great library
with his name over the door: he might
have endowed a college or h,,ut .
stately memorial church, But he chose
to give to the poor while Illustrating
true economy, and now that Fleish-
mann is dead we can only say: "Inas-
much as ye did it to the least Of them
I've did II unto me"
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
CAUGHT AZ RANDOM
+ EXPENSIVE illumination Legal
IL lights.

The charity that begins at home
never helps the needful.
Lady Gordon, one of the Woodworking
literary women OF Great Britain, has al
ready unearthed a rare collection Of old
Irish ballads and legends and has now
turned her attention to Irish plays and
has procured the necessary patent for "a
new theatre in Dublin for their produc-
ton.
The Boy-"say, Uncle, what is the
honeymoon
Bachelor uncle-"It is the sugar
coating on the bitter pill of married
life, my boy"
II has been "A tradition. since the time
OF Nicholas I, TO name the Czarevitches
alternately Alexander and Nicholas. But
the murder OF Alexander II caused his
name 20 be considered unlucky, so ther,
Will be no more Alexanders on the Rus.
sian throne. as there will be no more
pauls or Peters. The Czarevitch was
therefor named Alexis after the father
Of Peter the Great. lie was a powerful
and successful ruler.
First Actor-"what made the con-
tortlonist so mad just now?"
Second Actor-"Someone I'm the audi
ence referred to him as a boneless
ham,
Norman Davenport a gardener Of Pet.
aluma, California has fallen heir to a
large fortune, and without previous ex
pectations. The young man will soof
come into possession OF wealth which ma,
reach N,O00O00 or more.
It is a good thing for the old mar
that the grass on his grave does moi
have to be kept fresh and green by
the tears OF the young widow.
Some of the leading French statesmen
including Rouvier. Combes and Trouillot
have given their sanction to the Social
istic scheme OF granting every peroonag
over 60 n pension of S72 year. Thi
scheme, If carried out would cost tn
country SeoO0O.o0O n year.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26

isn't much that is honest that the peo-
pie cannot and should not know. II a
damaging statement affecting some
body's chances Is 10 be circulated II
is proper to keep the facts from the
public; II It is determined to spend
money inegit tmaiely, there is danger
in taking the public into your conf
dence; and all other actions that are a
disgrace to individuals, and therefore.
a disgrace to Organizations. demand
secrecy
We read recently that il we knew
the motives and purposes Of a certain
committee we would not have ventured
on criticism. Oh. II we knewl But
why didn't we know And why didn't
an men know? Is it dangerous to tell
the public on which reliance for votes
must be placed. just why particular
move is made?
We believe that II political organiza-
tions were conducted honestly and
fairly ne doors could be thrown wide
open and the general public invited to
become spectators. But instead Of
ifrankness. there IS mystery; there are
wise looks and doubtful moves. But
/ It is fact. nevertheless, that polite
ians Of the Tammany or Quay type
usually call the reporters and tell them
what is going on and what viii happen;
and It usually happens.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
READABLE RHYMES

katydids am hollerin'
Goldenrods In bloom,
Guess ia better patch de roof.
Winters comm soon.
Days ann gettin' shorter,
Nights am pretty chilled,
Cider barrel am sizzlin',
Barn am plenty filled.
Leaves am turnin golden,
North winds loudly callin's
Punkins turnin' yeller,
Butternuts am fallin'.
Guess I'd better patch de roof.
Winters comm soon,
katydids am hollern'
Goldenrod's In bloom.
Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
The HaIt at Mukdsn.

Mukden, Sept. 26.-The halt in active
operations around Mnkden is believed
to be due not only to the fatigue of the
Japanese troops and the slowness In
getting up necessary additional sup
plies, but TO IA distinct understanding
between the Chinese and japanese
that there shall be no bloodshed near
the holy city" where the Chinese EN-
perors are buried. II is expected, how
ever. that there viii be fighting north
or northeast Of Mukden, possibly on n
larger scale even than at Liaoyang.
The weather has become settled, and
the hest season Of the year is now com
mencine. with prospects Of a warm,
dry autumn.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
Alleee. n.eawaymsn Captured.

Tarentum, Pa, Sept. 26.-After
running exchange of shots between
local police and three alleged high
waymen, eliminating in the roundup
Of the trio in a farmers barn on the
outskirts Of the city, Harry Leslie,
William Krepts and James Orris were
lodged in Jail, charged with robbing
Robert Smith of $50 and beating him
into an unconscious condition. Smiths
condition is serious
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
EDITORIAL OPINION
eet out Of BED slomlv.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
We are advised by high medical au-
thority that the process OF getting up
In the morning should be exceedingly
gradual There should be a series Of
tentative efforts to get awake Some
time should be given 20 stretching the
limbs, and prolonged yawning is said
to be prophylactic. Jumping OUT of
bed suddenly may produce apopleXy.
Nothing should be approached with
more conscientious deliberation than
the act OF getting up. Deliberation
takes time. Are We not told that ev-
erything comes to him who waits?
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
EDUCATIONAL.
FRIENDS SCHOOL
FOURTH AND WEST STREETS,
Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington. Del.

Tho largest and best equipped preparaI
tory school in the State. A corps of II
thoroughly trained instructors. HIGH
SCHOOL, GRAMMAR SCHOOL. PRII
MARY AND KINDERGARTEN DEL
PARTMENTS. CLASSICAL, LITERARY
LATIN-SCIENTIFIC AND sCIENTIFIq
COURSES. Co-educationai. StudentA
htted for either college OF businessl
Graduates entered on certificate in all tho
leading colleges which receive pupils on
a school record. Transportation provided
for smaller pupils. FaE term opens stt
NO. 18th. The Principal is now at tho
school every day from to IL and 4
to 4, to enroll pupils and answer ques-
tions. For illustrated catalogue address
HERscHEL A. NORRIS, A. NJ, Prin
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
WISE POLITICIANS.

TN POLITICS when moves become
4 mysterious and the voter is asked to
take things on faith it is time for hon
est men 10 be on their guard. One OF
the assets OF the small politician is
mystery: he hints darlSly at certain
plans. but about the time the listener
expects some secret to be divulged sir
oracle closes his mouth. looks wise and
declares that he must not betray grave
secrets.
Now in politics, as in business, there
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
Eunstnn como. 10 chloano.

Chicago, Sept. Brigadier General
Frederick Funston, Mrs. Funston and
their two sons have arrived here,
where General Funston assumes COM
mand of the department Of the lakes.
Brlgadler General Williams will sue
ceed General Funston in command Of
the department Of the Columbia at
Portland, Ore.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
srRVIcE

c,rders for The Evening Journal may be sent a.
,-rtf 10 A. paper or TO the nearest news agent.
Il ~. dty it is served By authorized agents ana
Al ordcru received thsrefrem viii be turned over
% lkcm
II delivery is irregular, notify carrier or aeene
air.eruisrities & continue, notify The Evening
jo11ral.
Persons leaving the city temporarily should have
Tns Eveninr Journal forwarded to them and thus
kerp N touch with local happenings SEND orders
Are..t 10 tie eihee.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
Port Arthur Cert. EalI.

Chefu, Sept. 20.-As a result Of the
battle before Port Arthur which be-
gan on Sept. 10 the japanese succeed
ed In capturing several important po-
sitions, and yesterday the Russian
tenure OF the big forts guarding the
north, northeast and northwest sides
of the town was seriously threatened.
Chinese information places the Japa-
nese losses under 5000 for the three
days fighting.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
pamaon Haa a Rln EIre.

Seattle, Wash, Sept 26-A special
dispatch from Dawson TO the Seattle
Times says that the largest fire since
1899 has occurred there. The loss is
estimated at quarter Of a million dol
lars, with no insurance.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26

Henry c. Conrad voted at the Republl-
can primaries on Saturday. It occurs
10 us that he should have supported
his own party and not have sacrificed
his Addicks principles for the mere
sake Of numbers. Had he voted at
the Union primaries there would
have been 1906.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
TIE WORLDS NEWS
THE wARI

ID EPORTs from chifu confirm earlier
IN assertions that the Japanese in as
saults since September 10 have cap
turcd several minor forts north Of Port
Arthur.
Frigid weather prevails in Manchuria.
The situation remains unchanged.
WASHINGTON.
The United States Geological Survey
has made an examination OF the Hynes
gas pool in Clinton county.
POLITICAL.
Judge Alton b. Parker gave out for
publication his letter accepting the Demo-
cratic nomination for President.
Judge Parkers letter formally accepting
the Democratic nomination for President
was made public He opposes imperialism,
favors tariff revision, Philippine independ-
cnce and economy In government expen-
diture.
NEW JERSEY.
ReDa Van Sewer, 10 years old, was saved
from drowning in Asslnpunk creek by a
passer-by.
FOREIGN.
Lady Curzon, wife of the Viceroy Of
India, is stin in a very weak condition,
and artificial means OF sustaining life
are said to have been ordered.
The eruption of Mount vesuvius in
creased In violence, 1874 explosions be-
ing recorded within 10 hours. Red-hot
stones were hurled 20 great heights. Lava
from the crater melted the rails Of the
Funicular Railway.
Lord Dunravens committee OF the Irish
Reform Association formulated a plan in
volving the organization Of a financial
council
Joseph Chamberlain wrote a letter
sharply critcising Lord Rosebery for his
attitude on the fiscal question.
MISCELLANEOUS
The committee appointed to regulate
music in Catholic churches in New
York made its report, which was read in
the churches
Count de la Vaulx, a French aeronaut,
wants to establish balloon mandatory
In this country.
jacob II. schin hailed the recent utter
ances OF Prince Mirsky, the new Russian
Minister OF the Interior, as an augury Of
relief for the oppressed Jews in the Tsars
dominions.
The family Of Judge James II. Multi
gan, of Lexington, KY, were prevented
from eating poisoned food by a negro boy
who alleged that one Of the Judges sons
had bribed him to put arsenic in the dish.
The Archbishop of Canterbury ad-
dressed 10000 people in the open air at
Mount st. Adams, Washington. making
an appeal for Christian unity.
John ID. Long, ex-Secretary Of the Navy,
replied TO references to him in Admiral
schley's book.
Chief Joseph's memory is TO be cele-
brated by Indians with feast and war
dance at North Lapwai, on the Nez Perccs
reservation.
-Four United States sailors plunged into
the river at Norfolk, Va, and captured
a negro thief.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
Docs and Bird. on Liner.

New York, Sept. 26.-The Phoenix
line steamer St Andrew, just arrived
from Antwerp, brought five French
bulldogs and $500 pigeons.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
AnvrRrIsINn RATES

DISPLAYED. q cents per inch. Discounts o.
SoAdauoa advertising will be forwarded On app
caticn.
CLASSIFIED. Situations Wanted, Free
po,s5so, or Room, to Rent. y cent word.
Bslp wea.ed. = cent word.
ReS Esi1.s. tsolidl. = cent a word.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26

After the Election two years ago the
Wilmington Sun published tables
showing that the Addicks vote con-
stituted about 90 per cent. Of the
total Republican vote Of this county.
There has been a big slump. hasn't
there?
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
-nMMrNIcATloNsI

Hr.ef conaivnications on an suoJeels
o. interest, temperate In their naturo
and signed b. the writer (name not 70
rS published unless desired) are ai"ays
Wslc0ma
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
Kentucky Politician Dead.

Frankfort Ky, Sept. 2G.-Major L.
Z. Norman, twice state auditor and one
Of the best known politicians in Ken
lucky, is dead here Of heart trouble.
Evening journal., 1904-09-26
A eurIed cItx Anrn.

From the Washington Evening Star.
Was Washington once the site Of a
great city, long forgotten. unknown TO
the modern archaeologists? Did there