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Evening journal., 1904-03-16
MIXED WITH BRAINS.

1t is dawning on the minds OF our
farmers that the good roads bill passed
by the last legislature providing for
state aid is good in principle but faulty
in it's provisions. It provides for three
oficers drawing salaries without per-
forming any real services.
What is needed is aid from the state.
and a competent road engineer with
pretty wide powers to arrange for its
expenditure. The main difficulty in the
past has been that appropriations have
been spent in temporary repairs and
frequently in making the roads worse.
A certain great painter, it is said.
mixed his colors with brains" So the
materials put upon our roads must be
mixed with the same rare substance.
1t is doubtful whether we need a
State commissioner Of roads even. The
state treasurer handles the funds any
way. Each county might engage a
road engineer. let him go over the roads
and. make his estimates. Then the
Levy Court could approve or revise hi.
estimates. and the county and state ap.
DroDrlatlons would Immediately hecom,
available. But we shall never got goot
roads by providing salaries for useless
oncials.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
Gratitude.
From the Daily Republican.

From the Daily Republican.
Gratitude is splendid trait to be owned
by one and all. The Delaware and Homeo-
pathic Hospitals day and night for the
1865 days in each year are catering to peo-
pie who meet with accidents. 1t matters
not whether the injured person Is black
or white, whether d is a refined person or
a man or woman who has neglected to use
soap and water, rich or poor, possessing
friends or without any one in the world
1t is all the same az these institutions
COMPETENT nurses and physicians are
there to give attention to the patients
coming under their care. The running ex-
penses OF the hospitals are heavy and az
the money is mainly secured by volun-
tary contributions which though liberal,
are not sufficient to pay the bills, the lady
managers OF the hospitals are about to
issue special edition Of The Evening
Journal in order to raise the necessary
funds. The paper will be managed by
women and viii contain much valued in
formation.
Tho price OF the paper will be reason
ably low, so that every one can secure a
copy. Ten dimes make dollar and ten
hundred dollars make a thousand and
that number Of coins or greenbacks will
assist the faithful women who are man
aging the edition and who will divide
the money between the two hospitals.
Every one should fall in line to help the
hospitals. They are the friends in the
hour Of need. They give attention and
relief to the injured and we should show
our gratitude when we have r chance to
do so. Tho publication will appear on
March 26th, and surely every one can af-
ford to deny themselves Of five cents a
week and help out this most laudable en-
| terprise.
Then here's to the noble women man.
| ayers who will edit the paper and do all
the work. 1t is leap year we know full
well, and the men should be gallant
enough to step in and hll the money bags
with dimes and dollars. Let us be CRATE
ful, lot US be just, let US be generous and
mako this edition a grand success. It de-
serves our support and we ought to dc
everything willingly TO help along the
cause.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
The women's Edition.

From the Sunday STAR
In this day when so many folk, from
policy or cunning. sit astride the pro-
verbal and oft-ridden fence, it is eX-
hilaratng to meet people who have
convictions, to meet men and women
who have faith in themselves, faith in
their fellows, faith in the work their
hands find to do. These are the peo-
pie who make history and whose lives
are stimulus to others who are striv-
ing with high purpose for higher
things
To this class belong the women who
are the mainstay OF the Homeopathic
and Delaware Hospitals. of this city.
and who are now venturing upon the
notification of a special edition Of the
Evening Journal in aid of the worthy
institutions named. In this commend
able effort they should have the hearty
cooperation Of every one, for it is to
these women and to their staunch sup
porters among the other sex THAI VIII
mington now enjoys the advantage OF
two finely equipped and up-to-date
hospitals.
II should be remembered, too, that
our hospitals are mainly supported by
/ individual subscriptions, and that while
many OF the contributions are for lib
eral amounts, yet the sum total is In
sufficient to meet the heavy running
expenses incident to such institutions;
so the women have to appeal to the
public to eke out the resources neces-
sary to keep wide open the hospital
doors.
No one is more fully aware than are
the managers OF the hospitals them
lselves that these appeals are many and
frequent. but when the need is so press
ling and apparent, they must, perforce'
meet the emergency, trusting 10 a gen.
erous public spirit to come to their as
slstance once again and aid them In
making the coming woman's edition OF
the Evening Journal a splendid sue
cess.
For this special publication the man
ayers have placed the price within
reach of the most modest purse, so that
Ian classes may feel able to aid the
hospitals, which are ever ready in time
Of sickness or accident 10 minister ia
the needs Of the people. The columns
OF this special edition viii be full tc
the brim with various matters of cur
rent and miscellaneous interest; the
writer's viii deal in timely topics Of ma
tional and municipal affairs; In the
latest telegraphic news from all over
the world; I'm the arts and sciences, and
viii treat OF numerous topics In a man.
ner calculated TO delight and instruct
intelligent minds everywhere.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
THIS MAN HAS CROWN
SEEDLESS APPLES
Orchard Fragrance Sacri
feed to Increase Heft of
the Barrel

Glenwood Springs, Col. March 1e.-
After experimenting for several years
John F. Spencer. Of Grand Junction
Col, an old nurseryman and fruit
grower. has succeeded in perfecting a
Iseedless apple.
The new fruit very much resembles
the seedless orange in that the meat
is solid and there is a slightly hard sub
stance in the naval end. The trees
have no blossoms. and for this rea-
son no termination takes place and
seeds are impossible.
Spencer says he began experimenting
with the apple shortly after the seed
less orange was placed on the market
He reasoned that if it was possible tC
destroy termination in the orange II
was possible to destroy it I'm the apple
Originally he produced five trees thai
would bear seedless apples, and mex
experimental to see If he could max,
the buds reproduce others.
Succeeding in this. he secured forty
additional trees From these he ha,
budded 200 more, and his seedless appl,
| is now assured.
Spencer has kept his experiments t'
himself for all these years. and nov
refuses to divulge his secret. He hal
sent some of his apples TO the Smith
sonian Institution at Washington fo
examination.
In addition to avoiding seeds. Mr.
/ Spencer claims. that many disease
which now follow the laying of egg
by moths in the apple blossoms will b'
avoided.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
RECITAL At ST. PAuL'S NJ {
Will Be For Benefit of Physical Eduea.
tion Department Of w. c. T. U.

Mrs. Mahala Wells Perkins will give
recital in ST. Paurs NJ. e. Church
this evening under the auspices of the
Y. w. c. 7. U. societies of this city
for the benefit of the physical educa-
ton department OF W. c. T. u. She
will be assisted by Miss Grace z. Hath
away, pianist, Miss Aurelia May Litz-
enberg, soprano and Miss V. Eugenia
Litzenberg, accompanist
The programme will be as follows:
Piano solo. selected, Miss Hathaway.
recital, Jean Val jean" Hugo. (dra-
matte adaptation from LES Misera-
bles'), Mrs. Perkins; vocal solo. select
ed, Miss Litzenberg; recitals. a. my
Boy in His Bank" Harbour: b. NO
Kiss" Hall; c, cat the Concert" Cook.
Mrs. Perkins; pantomime, ensemble
Abide With Me-" recitals a, "A Way
ward Life" Alrich; b. CON to the
Fair Riley, Mrs. Perkins; vocal solo
selected, Miss Litzenberg; recitals. a.
The Going of the White Swan" Par
ker; b, "Joe's Crime" Hall. Mrs. Per-
kins; poses plastique, ensemble. white
Ribbon Purity" recitals. a. Fountain
OF Tears" Anon; b, Higher Culture in
Dixie" Dix, Mrs. Perkins; piano dis
missal selected, Miss Hathaway.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
TWO FREE LIBRARY
DIRECTORS ELECTED
During the Month 464 New
Books Were Added-Sev-
eral Gifts Received

At the meeting Of the managers Of the
wilmington Institute Free Library yester-
day afternoon William p. Bancroft and
william p. Taylor were reelected for a
term OF nve years. The Rev. w. II. Logan
ami Charles e. Comegys acted as inspect
ors at the election.
Tne regular monthly meeting of the
Board OF Managers was held last even
ing in the librarians office.
The treasurer's report showed the in
stitute to be in good financial condition.
From the Librarians report the follow
ing items Of general interest are selected
There were 464 new books added during
the month; deducting Withdrawals num-
bering 81 volumes the net increase was
4S5 volumes.
4he circulation during February num-
bered 22,729. This circulation was dis
tributed as follows: From the Central IL
brary 1925; from the Rockford Branch
S27, from the Peoples Settlement 81 and
from the public schools of the city 2.6i7
The circulation from the schools was as
follows: No. ?, Siv; No 8. s5v; No. s. 3sv;
No. 9. 154v; No TO- 6sv; No. II. 179v: No.
l2. 1Olv; No. A. ls6v; No. Is, 57v; No. IT,.
iSiv; No. Is, 76v; No. ls. ll2v; No. 20. 1i2v;
No. p, .17Sv; No p 16v; No. %, 27iv; No.
"A. s76v; No. g. 1s6v; No 26 sv: No. q.
ssv; No 2S, 69v; High School, GOV; History
class 43.
Registration for the month was 4s5. de
Quoting cancelled and expired cards the
total number OF card holders to date Is
1900. This number includes l1.463 public
school pupils, 1923 out-of-town borrowers.
and 124 teachers.
The gifts during the month included the
following: From Senator l.. II. Ball. 5v;
Samuel Bancroft, Jr. II ragazines;
Jerome 3. Bell, 10 magazines; Mrs. Alfred
1. DUPONT, l3 bound volumes and si7 num-
bers Of periodicals; II. w. Haines. 5v;
Daniel s. Haley, "; Anthony Higgins.
II numbers OF periodicals; Miss Grace M.
Quigg, 80 v; Mrs. Elizabeth C. Robinson.
"; Mrs. A. G. Thatcher, Il numbers of
periodicals; Wilmington Christian Science
Church, Az; William f. Smalley ". and
Delaware lottery licenses.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
ST, PATRICgS DAY CELEBRATION
Will be Observed in Various Catholic
Churches and by Irish Societies.

st. Patrick's Day will be celebrated in
all Ike Catholic Churches tomorrow. At
st. Peters Pro-cathedral. high mass will
be celebrated at . O'Clock and services will
be held both morning and night at ST
Patrick's Church.
A banquet will be given by the COM
bined divisions Of Ancient order of Hiber-
mans in Shields Library hall In tho even
ing.
Addresses on the life Of tho. Saint will
be made by the Rev John J. Connolly
and 'he Rev. George L. OFT. This will be
the largest affair of its kind ever given
by the local Hlbernians and 200 couples
are expected to be present.
The Mask and Wig Club Of the Be
nevolent Pioneer Literary Association
will give complimentary minstrel per-
formance in their rooms and a similar
performance win be given by the Brown
son Giee Club IN the basement Of st.
Patrick's Church. There will be no para
des as is the custom in other cities, but
the day will be quietly observed.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
oH coNsIsTgNcYl

We do not always expect consistency
from our contemporary. The Every
Evening. and therefore we are not dis
appointed at its peculiar logic on the
Philippine question.
II nnds cause for congratulation that
our government has abrogated its
treaty with the Sultan os suiu because
it tolerated slavery and polygamy. But
just here many OF our contemporary
utterances come to plague IT. For in
stance. II these people are entitled to
free government and II no man is
good enough to govern any other man
then we have no right to prohibit these
practices among the sulus Polygams
and slavery lose their disgusting fea.
lures and become noble Institutions be,
cause the people-the liberty loving
people want them.
Our contemporary goos on TO inform
us that these people are enraged an,
i.=-= decided on war 10 protect thei
cherished ipstltutIogs, But wa hayl
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

The British people pay $1,000, 600 a
year to the florists for their produce.
out OF which s1,5oocOO goes to the for
elgner
Ordinary meadow grass rarely Yields
over ton and half Of hay to the
acre, but clover win give up to three
tons.
The population of the United States
has for forty years been about twelve
times that Of Canada; the number Of
divorces IN the United States in that
time has been 10000 times the number
ofeCanada.
Photographic reproductions OF sing
ing reading and recitations IN the Mil
waukee schools viii be a unique exhibit
In the Palace OF Education at the
Worlds Fair In st. Louis. One hun
dred and eleven records have been
made.
Citizens Of Manchester. England. are
complaining bitterly and writing TO
the papers because the conductors on
the tram cars squeeze twenty persons
into seats constructed for eighteen, "
and worse still, ALLOW some people to
stand up"
The four richest men in Canada are
said 10 be Lord Strathcona, Lord
Mount-Stenhen. Mr. Ross. of Montreal
and Mr.. Reid, known IN Canada as
Gear Reid"
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
NEWS OF ONE DAY IN
PRETTY LITTLE NEWARK
!. K. Chambers, New Post
master Will Take Charge
in a Few Days
speciai to The Evening Journal.

SPECIAL 10 Inc Evening JOURNAL
Newark. March 16.--J. X. Chambers.
the new postmaster, is learning the run
Of the Office. He will take charge in a
short time. William Lyman, assistant
under Postmaster Morrison, win be re-
tained in that position.
The Rev. j. p. Otis, pastor Of the M.
z. Church. preached his farewell ser
mon on Sunday last to large audi
ence. Mr.. Otis has made himself very
popular with the members OF the church
and is highly regarded by the people
Of the town.
Town Council viii install number Of
electric light metres about the first Of
April. Users OF light are not much in
favor of the scheme.
I j. X Hammond, OF Wilmington,
preached in st. Thomas Church on
Sunday evening last.
! An election for three councilmen will
be held on April l2 AS yet little in
terest is manifested.
John Lupfer has been appointed night
operator at the D. & A. telephone ex-
change.
/ The snow storm Monday made excel
/ lent sleighing. and a number OF en-
thusiasts We're out on the speedway.
A. j. Fisher for many years a resi-.
dent OF this town. died in Philadelphia
few days ago.
Bowling has become quite e fad here
r. ]. Wright has finely appointed al
loys az his homs AZ the East End where
the sport Is INDUCED IN almost nightly
Farmers are complaining Of th'
kackWardnaso of spring, Many are anx
isus to commence plSFing. but tn
coptihusa bad We6ihsr makes the pos
sibility o. such a tAing very remote.
III. 5smss l., Yallsnaighsm, ths age
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
OPINION

How the Law Shelters Criminals.
From the Philadelphia Press.
District Attorney Bell is certain that
1t was wrong for the Mayor to have a
warrant sworn out on information given
him against persons ito be pointed
out" Doubtless this is correct view
Of the law as understood in Philadel-
phia, or Judge Davis would not have
sustained the contention. II has not
been followed always heretofore and
il may be profitable to see where IL
leads us.
That most infamous business, eu-
phemistically termed the white slave
traffic, prevails in this town has been
sufficiently established. but to secure
legal evidence that will convict the Of
Tenders seems to be attended by enor-
nous difficulties which have not yet
been surmounted. Word is brtrght to
the Mayor himself Of a girl detained
against her viii in one OF these dens
by having her clothes taken away from
her He sends a detective to the place
with instructions II he find the story
rs true to rescue the girl and arrest the
inmates Of the place This was done.
but the inmates were almost immedi-
ately released because no names were
mentioned IN the warrant.
The names were not, there for the
very good reason that thes were not
@nown. These people are not. of a
kind who send out cards and introduce
themselves widely. They are prob
ably known by several names and none
OF them their true names. They must
not be arrested without warrants unless
their offense is committed in the pres
ence of the arresting officer That is
the law. They cannot be arrested and
held on a warrant unless the ono who
swears out the warrant knows their
names and inserts them in the paper.
Ihat Is the addition to the law. The
fact that some one who knows OF their
onense and knows them by sight Is
ready to point them out to the officer
will not do. AS long as they remain
anonymous they can pursue their vile
business IN Philadelphia with impunity
There have been raids aNd arrests
of these people, but the strength
knowledge and ingenuity OF Judges and
lawyers have been expended, not IN
ascertaining whether the awful crime
charged was really committed by the
accused, but whether the warrants OF
arrest were fiawless and the indlct-
ments free from fault This seems Ia
the lay mind a travesty and mockery
OF justice. The paper instruments by
which the law is intended 10 be in
forced are converted into a refuge and
defense OF crime. which is so open and
so vile that II has become a stencil IN
the nostrils OF the community and an
unspeakable offense.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
FOR TIE HOSPITALS
saeneerbund Concert For Benefit of
These Worthy institutions.

The FIRST rehearsal for the concert which
Will be given by the Delaware saenger-
huni az the Opera House on April q. was
held at German Han last night. About
60 active members Of the organization
were present.
Following the rehearsal. a meeting was
held at which Professor c. A. Hartman
presided. 1t was decided 70 give the con-
cert for the benefit OF both hospitals OF
this city, instead Of making Il a free con-
cert. The general admission will be %
cents and reserved seats can be had at
10, IS aud 50 cents extra. The concert win
be held on April 81 IN the Opera House.
II was further decided to have during
tho Lenien season the rehearsals on Tues
day instead OF Wednesday evening. This
was done because great many members
Of the saengerbund belong 20 church
choirs which wiz have 70 attend thely
choir rehearsais on that evening.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
The Heart Of March.

Blusterer III not take thee at thy word!
Wouldst grind my bones 20 make an
ogre's crust.
or whirl me to the moon in clouds OF
dust2
Hands Off my nose and ears. thou clown
absurd
Boyihorne Of monthsl by cottoned ears
unheard
This morning a prophetic Summer gust
OF blue-brd's music. voiclng perfect
trust,
Was borne on blasts ones very blood
to curd.
And then, like gulf-stream heat in
oceans breast.
That melts the Arctic's castellated
hordes.
A warmth to turn the edge OF all thy
swords.
From out the bosom Of the air there
stole.
A truce then, jesterl VIC, who know
thee best,
Have felt thy great heart glowing like
a coal.
Wilbur Larremore IN Literary World
for March.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16

been led to infer that the FilVpinos re-
sorted to war only to protect tNeir God
given rlgh.s and that they areVnspired
by as Lofty motives as inspl'ed our
Revolutionary forefathers.
There is something wrong With this
argument. Many persons have decided
that the insurreotionists have been in
spired by selfish motives, many OF
which were utterly base. and the strug-
gle OF the sulus to retain their odious
institutions shows that they are about
as well prepared for self-government as
the Dominicans
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
wnpNEsnAy. MARCH 10, 1904.
mHrHopisrs IN CONFERENCE

The hosts Of Methodlsm have gather
ed IN Dover today IN annual confer
ence. Clerical and lay delegates have
been sent from every town, village and
crossroads Of the Peninsula, for the
ramincations OF this denomination en-
brace every nook and corner of the
territory between the two bays
At these conferences one hars much
OF church politics" ana all must ad-
nit that this politics occasionally is Of
no mean order. but in the main It Is
harmless, and stops short OF that which
is unfair and which is to the injury Of
others. 1t simply shows what possi-
biiities these Methodists possess were
they not inspired by great religious
ideals. a sense OF duty to God and re-
gard for the rights Of their fellow
men. Usually 1t may be said that the
church politics" which Is spoken Of so
rood-naturedly s an Innocent form OF
amusement which adds zost to these
conference gatherings.
These Methodist ministers and lay
delegates. according to an old custom.
win be entertained IN the homes OF the
citizens Of the town where the confer
enco is held. And there viii be no
stinting Of the tables as long as the
larders hold out. The duty or pleasure
Of entertaining these guests is not re-
garded as mere obligation resting
upon Methodists FOR the members OF
other denominations have thrown their
doors wide open and hung the sign
welcome over the portals
And II Is right that It should be so
Methodism deserves from the hands Of
our people all the announcement anC
support they can give. It's wonderful
rise and spread indicate the need which
Il filed. In the early days Methodisn
possessed a zeal that could not be
thwarted or even discouraged. When
ever there was lack Of religious In
struction in any place 1t bnilt church
or chapel. 1t not only opened It's doors
20 all classes. but it compelled them te
come in. The teachings Of religion
were not only brought to the commun-
ity but to individuals The proclama-
tion OF the Gospel tldings was not post
ed. but carried personally to each maI
and woman.
There was much uncouth preaching
the ministers in many instances lacked
education. AT revival services therl
was much that was grotesque, but bacl
OF 1t all was the quality Of sincerity
born Of that faith which can remov
mountains. This spirit produced man.
honored fathers and mothers Of Israe
and thousands who now worship ami
more refined surroundings. with dis
nihed ritual and under scholarly teach
ing. are their sons and daughters.
Methodlsm is changing In many par
ticuiars. Il moves with the progress q
the age. It's ministers are now usual
men OF education and culture. Their
is occasionally expressed a fear tina
as it grows in the rennements OF ciy
ilization. as It's ministry drink deepe
at the fount OF knowledge, Vt VIII los
that impetuous zeal which character
ized its past. There IS nothing 10 wal
rant this conclusion. FOR the most In
pressivc and foroeful of religion
teachers have been great students an
scholars.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16

Presbyterian divine, quietly celebrated
his birthday anniversary on Sunday
last. He did not preach on that day,
as was anticipated. as he did not feel
strong enough for the undertaking.
His son, Professor Edward n. Val
landigham, of Brooklyn, n. Y. with
his wife and children, spent several
days with his father. DR.. Vallandig-
ham enjoys pretty good health. and
his faculties seem TO be practically un-
impaired Many citizens paid their re-
spects during Sunday and -aonda
The wall paper factory is running
day and night and has been for some
time.
Dr.. Porter's residence is nearing
completion.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
Mr.. ELLIOTT DENIES RUMOR
Levy Court Commissioners Say He is a
Candidate For Recollection.

Levy Court Commissioner Isaac S.
Elliott denies reports that have been
circulated to the effect that he is not
candidate for reelection.
Mr.. Elliott is candidate for renomi-
nation and is making a canvass OF the
Republican voters Of his district for
the purpose of securing their support
He found at various places which he
visited rumors that he was not a can
didate had preceded him.
Evening journal., 1904-03-16
present Eor EIre companx.

The Brandywine Fire Company has re-
ceivedia HANDSOME gift from local jew
eler. II Is a beautiful french-plate glass
case and Will be used TO encase the eilvcr
fire trumpet which the company won in
a recent contest. The glft is highly appre-
ciated by the members as it Nils long
felt want ard now the horn can be dis
played without fear OF furnishing.