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Evening journal., 1904-02-20
The Wise Statesman.

He never spoke until he found
Out just how things were going;
lie always switched his views around
The way The wind was blowing.
And when, ai last.
All doubt was past
With ardor that was splendid
he gave up being dumb
And manfully oontended
For what WAS bound to come.
With solemn .ook his head he shook
While there was cause for doubling.
lie watched the course that others tool
And bravely heard their shouting.
Whate er the bill
He waited til
There was no chance to blunder,
Then rising fearlessy
He spoke in words Of thunder
For what was bound to be.
Wiohin the Hail OF Fame ne cot
/ a lofty place AND spacious.
Because The foolish people thourht
Him statosmanlike sagacious.
And you and !.
II we but try
May make mon think we're needed:
Look wise until you know
How tninga viii end. as he did.
Aud thon begin 90 blow.
S. p. hiser. in Chicago Record Herald
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
GARRICK MEETING
TOMORROW FOR MEN
Sheldon's Famous Story "In
His Steps Will Be Read
to Audience

The Garrick Theatre meeting for men
tomorrow afternoon will be Of a new
type, and one of unusual interest. The
main feature Of the service will be the
reading in an abridged form, of Char
les ,Sheldon's famous and intensely in
teresting story. 'In His Steps," which
when first published some few years
ago created such wide spread interest
and comment While being read the
story will be illustrated by over fifty
stereOpticon views taken from life and
especially for this story. The story
Itself is Of thrilling interest but the
addition ,of the views makes the inter-
est intense
When this story was first written
Mr.. Sheldon read it In instalments to
his Sunday evening congregations,
where it created so great comment that
he was asked to publish it. He did so
Iand it became the most talked Of book
Of the year and the publishers could
hardly supply the demand IT still has
a large sale. So radical were the
views advanced in the book that they
created great discussion everywhere
and as a result the owners Of one Of
tho largest newspapers of the West
offered their entire plant to Mr.. Shell
don for one week in order that he
might illustrate now ne thought Jesus
would run a daily paper. The expert
ment was watched with great inter-
est and during that week the paper had
a national circulation. A similar ex-
pertinent forms one OF the most in
teresting Incidents Of the book
During the progress OF the story two
beautiful illustrated solos are intro
duced One OF these is the well known
song, Where is MY Wandering Boy"
but undef~the circumstances it becomes
new song. The illustrations for this
are original having been posed for by
members of a prominent family in a
Western city and the set shown tomor-
row is the only one in existence, the
negatives having been destroyed.
The service tomorrow Will have a
patriotic iavor, and our national hymn
/ and Julia Ward Howes battle hymn
of the republic will be sung and beau
tifully illustrated. The association or
chestra will also render a selection.
These services are free and open to
all men and are inspiring and helpful.
During the seven that have so far been
held. over forty men without excite
ment and deliberately, have handed in
their names as desiring to lead a
Christian life.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
sTREEr RAILwAY ASSESSMENT

At a meeting OF the Board Of AS
scssment. Revision and Appeals last
night It was decided to Increase the as
sessments Of the local street railway
companies. the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies and the
electric light company. The street
railway companies win be assessed at
the rate Of $4,000 per mile. Instead Of
the former rate Of $4,000
Frankly we admit our inability to say
whether this assessment is fair or ex-
cessire. Naturally there is a conflict OF
opinion. and we shan presume that the
board has done IT'S exact duty.
it is only in recent years that these
concerns have been assessed. and when
st was discovered that taxes assessed
against them could be collected. the
people felt that they were to be con-
graduated
There Is a possibility however, OF
our pushing our advantage too far
Vow that we have discovered this new
source Of Fevenue, we should asses,
these properties as carefully as IN,
property Of private individuals.
For the comfort and convenience o.
our people many things are required o.
the street railway companies; IN fact
there are certain things that these com
panies could do to improve their ser
vice. And yet these things cost money
and Investors are Jasiiaea in expeoun
dividends
we repeat that VIC do not know tn
exact merits Of this case, but all prop
erty should be assessed equitaN
whether 1t be that OF individuals or Z
corporations.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
Two oLAssEs oF LIE uNIoNs

The Sussex Republican shows deep
insight into the politics Of this State
when it divides the supporters Of the
Union Republican party into two
classes. After describing a class that
works for money reward. or other
consideration, it says this Of the other
class;
That other class of men who have
been voting the Union Republican
ticket from a misconception of their
DUTY TO the Republican party, are de-
Serving of more consideration. because
upon their future action viii depend
the future Of the Republican party In
this state. II they permit themselves
again to be deceived ana mlsled by Ad-
dicks and his henchmen and again
waste their influence i'm another at
tempt to elect Addicks. the result Will
probably be Democratic success IN this
state. IT, however they assert them
selves and throw of the yoke Of Ad-
dicks, which they have consciously or
unconsciously been wearing, and de-
termine to use their influence for the
advancement Of the cause Of Republi-
canism in the future, AddiclSs win no
longer be a potent factor in our politics
and the Republican party will once
more be able to meet on common
ground and present a united front to
the enemy. which win mean victory
and the establishment Of the Republi-
can party in power In this State. II
they listen TO Addcks and follow him.
they will go down with him and when
IL Is too late, realize their folly in Civ
ing up the party for any one man. Ad-
dicks can never be elected United
states Senator from this State His
friends know &C. and acknowledge It.
and u he does not know q, the sooner
he does, the sooner will proper rem-
edy be found FOR all our difficulties.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
INTERESTING GOSSIP ABOUT SOML PlOPLE

The appointment Of Charles Mclntire
as assistant registrar OF the Water De-
partment meets with the approval Of Dem
ocrats ana Republicans alike. Mr.. Nc
1ntire is q popular young man and his
friends are confident tllat he win IN his
new position with credit.
Among The successful young business
men Of Wilmington can be classed Charles
Elmer whose parents are weli-known
German residents OF this city In recent
years this young man has conducted his
fathers extensive bottling business and
has made q host Of frie ads hy his cor
dial manner and energetic business ab.l-
fly.
The report that Harry Bothman, of the
clayton House intended to leave Whining
ton 70 engage in business elsewhere was
received with regret by many OF his
friends Their sorrow is now turned to
JOY as MI. Bothman has decided TO stay
in the city having recently released the
Clayton House for the term of three
years.
sunny Dave would be good name
ito call David wardeil, the tallest police
man on Wilmlngton's police force. lie IS
Ias big hearted as he is tall and his good
nature is boon that his fellow officers
envy.
There are few men in Wilmington who
have held higher positions IN secret orders
than Robert Keenan,. Mr. Keenan, is one
OF the most prominent members of the
knights of Malta in the State
AS manager OF Thomas j. Cartmclrs
paint department at Sixth and Madison
streets, George Mckay is wel-known
among the painters and contractors OF
the city Mr.. Mckay has held that po-
sition for number Of years and has
made many friends.
Great stress is laid upon the weather
predictions Of George Booth by persons
living in the vicinity OF Front and French
streets. For many years he has been
closely watching the elements and II Is
said he has never made a false nredlc-
uon.
For number Of years T.. w. Fem.
the druggist has been one Of the most acc
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

tive directors OF the Young Mems Chris
tan Association. Mr.. Fem rakes a great
interest in the work and especially the
new building project
Much Of the success of Brandywine
summit campmeeting during the past few
years can be credited 70 j. Elmer Perry
Mr. Perry has q tent a. camp each year
and Is ono Of the trustees Of the camp
meeting association.
Herbert T.. Rice. the attorney is looked
upon by his friends as an authority on
football. Several years Mr.. Rice was WELL
known throughout the country as a
'crack football player and ii is Gained
that but for favorism shown TO another
man Mr.. Rire would have been a mem-
beg Of the Pennsylvania University eleven
several years ago.
Prominent in the social affairs Of the
knights Of Columbus. Councilman J. J.
McGovern J. ono of the leading spirits Of
that organization. lie Is arranging for a
bowling tournament to be held at the
headquarters OF the knights on next
Wednesday evening. and many bowlers
Will participate.
II all the members Of the Delaware Ma
tional Guard took the same pride in the
organization as Captain Geofge Carter
ithe citizen soldiers Of this State would
Isiand out prominently among the troops
OF the country Tt is a fad Of Mr.. Carter 5
and any thing he can do for the benefit OF
/ the guard is always gladly undertaken.
/ That the freight service OF Wilmington
has reached it's present efficient state is
due in no small measure TO the efforts OF
lcol. j, f. Casperson. He Is always advt
/ to the needs of the department and any
thing that viii promote the service in
any way is recommended by Mr. Casper
son.
/ One OF the best left hand bowlers in the
city is Al Snelienhurg. lie IS captain OF
the South Paw team which will give tn,
best rollers in the city hard battle.
! Among the many Wilmington marksmer
who are coming to the front IN shooting
circles Is William Foord. There Is no mem.
ber Of the Wawaset Gun Club more EN-.
thusiastc than he Mr.. Foord represent.
tho club in almost all their shoots.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

When Progressive Women generally
come to interest themselves in 5000
roads, then the men viii go out and
build them. The good roads problem
is matter Of money and common
sense. 1t doesn't require legislation.
Good roads raay be bullt out Of native
materials; beifor roads out Of i'm
ported materials, but s@d roaas are
lnexcnsaDio.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
Wants a Penny ON Ion.

He Is little chap of six and bright
as a dollar fresh from the mint. He
is original in his sayings and doings
and sometimes his lawful guardians
are perplexed as to what course to
pursue with him. The other day he
told his mother he wanted to die be-
fore he grew to be a man. When she
inquired why he breathed tired sigh
and said.
Because I don't want 70 have. to
work as hard as papa does"
He was thoughtful for a few minutes
and then added:
Il wish my papa had millions and
millions and trillions and trillions.
piled up as high as the clouds"-then
with little gasp-"and with a penny
on top"
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

Bureau Of Statistics has Just been
furnishing accounts Of stme Of the
scenes IN the New Jersey glass factor
ies inspected by him personally at mid
night where young children were con-
fined at labor, Il being pretended THAT
the work can only be done in the
night
There are 90 be found sitting there
little children he says, ia cramped po-
sitons, mechanically performing the
work OF opening ana shutting the
molds with an overpowe.ing dosire 10
sleep that is most pitiabie.
When The work is done they throw
themselves. in spite OF their efforts to
keep awake, asleep upon the ashes or
wherever they happen 10 be. and pme
times drop to sleep on their way home
Such things are common
Chief Garrison is publishing a full
report Of child slavery ia New Jersey
where such conditions are perpetuated
and such inhuman scenes are possible
race suicide IS inevitable We need go
no farther.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
EDITORIAL OPINION

Child Slavery in New Jersey.
From the Boston Globe.
Massachusetts ranks fourth among
thc States thar have enacted rsrtiou-
iarly 5snehci7l legislation in behalf Of
children consigned 10 factofy labor.
She ought to rank FIRST
But as compared with New Jersey
and some Of me soulhorn States. We
may feel somewhat exempted from the
evils cf child labor compinined Of go
far IS tney are rfcy@ntaDle through
legislation
Chief GqrrisoB, Of ibs New Jersey
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

Vivacious little Anne B'ancke returns
20 The Lyceum in a big production OF "A
Little Outoast." which begins am engage
ment at the Lyccum next Monday Miss
BlanclSe's interpretations of the chrds
part in mir. Barnes OF New York" S.
sull remembered here. ss Is also her sue
cess as Tags in "The County Fair. %
and IN The Sol. Smith Russell Company.
In "A Little outcast" Miss Bancke Is fes
turcd az Bob newshoy. and she spark
les through the play with su that dash
and magnetism which 20 distinguishes her.
She has made 3 brilliant record this sea
ron ara has set The hallmark II success
upon her salient. Rumor ha- 4. that che
Rs to be ono Of tho tstliar celebrities IL
tho near future,
Tho Denver Exrress j. snncuncel fol
.ghufsday Friday sng SATURDAY February
5, 90 and g. at the I.yoeum This meio-
ldramatic produrlioH with its tring scene.
and situations. It's hair breadth escapes
and startling chmaKes shonld appeal
slonely TO the patrons Of this house
c2msqy Pfsiemipsiss in most Of ihs
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
Governor Pannypaokor when

Governor Pennypaeker when he APP
pointed Judge Thompson to a place
on the Supreme bench paid that
jurist a very high compliment by de-
claring he was the kind Of man
for such q distinguished office. Now
the Democrats propose to nominate
Judge Thompson for the fun term,
and IL Governor Pennypacker be-
comes q candidate against him, he
VIII be put IN the position Of rating
his own fitness very high.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
Her Nerve oave out.

IF I go through that thing I must
go alone said a very fat woman, ap-
preaching one Of the revolving doors
in the post office building several days
ago
She accordingly gathered up her
skirts and took firmer grip on her
many bundles. Having noticed a dis
position on the part Of the people go
! ing through to crowd themselves. two
or three at a time. into one compart-
ment she waited until there was a
lull. and making a. DASH got into one
all by herself But the next one was
taken by man i'm a hurry and when
the fat, woman came to the place TO
/ set out the thing was going so fast
that her nerve failed her. and an in
stant's hesitation sent her on. When
she made her escape and found herself
I at exactly the place from which she
started she said in tone meant
TO be jocular but with an expression
which prevented any Of the spectators
i from so much as cracking a smile:
well, here J am again,"
After noting this obvious fact her
companion. who had waited for her to
go through FIRST said:
why Mary. us easy. It's Just like
the old turn-stile down on the farn.
I Watch mel"
"No, ] thank YOU" said Mary. "Iu
get out some other door, and she went
away. glad to escape the observation
Of the knot Of people who had collect
cd
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

the principles and practices which con-
stitute true Democracy.
A1r Bryan. on the o.hc- hand. has
no hesitanoy lie has the virtues Of
confidence and boldness. He manages
70 keep the cold chills running up and
down the backs Of the conservative
Democrats" as he expounds his views
from day 70 day
In his latest article IN The Saturday
Evening Posi-, MI cleveland manages
IN a laborcd manner to make clear his
opposition to most Of the policies OF
the present Administration. He thinks
we have eIievously wrongcd the Fill
rinos and Is deeply griovcd over our
treatment Of Colombia. But ONE OF
these questions has already been
thrnshed out and it became ovidont
shat our people could not be convinced
that The United states proposed to DO
airy injuetice 70 her new wards.
we doubt very much whether the
next Democratic platform VIII go 50
far as 70 denounce our diplomacy which
.made the Fanama canal possible. Ger
,ainiy susn declaration would not
receive endorsement from Democratic
stronghol1s.
Conservatism SIS Mr. cleveland's plea,
and yet ne was not always a conserva-
tive. His radical free trade message
at the close Of his drst administration
contributed very largely TO the defeat
Of his party, and his radical message
on the Venezuelan affair came near In
volving us In war with England.
And isn't Il peculiar that in this plea
for conservatism he sets up as the
party saints two great radiculs-An-
drew jackson ana Thomas Jefferson?
The fact is that the Democratic
party is made up OF disgruntled ire
concilables Around positive ideas men
may gather but the policy OF negation
breeds too many varieties Of opinion
to form a party. There is as great a
difference between Bryanites and
cievelandtes as there is between either
school and Republicanism.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
Win sIna New compo.ltlon.

Charles r. Edwards has jus. completed
: beautiful competition entitled In That
Beautiful Home over There" II will be
sung FOR the hrst time on Sunday night
by the Madsiey Church Quartet. OF which
Mr. Edwards has charge.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
"sky sorapers' in the Baltimore Fire
Nm. H. ~. VI. rl--....ll


"Sky Scrapers" in the Baltimore Fire.
From the New York Herald
The modern "sisy acraper" with its
skeleton of steel and terra Gotta castings
WIS aubiectcd to severe test 10 BaHi-
more. and It's supposed hreprocf quality
was found wanting.
In q review Of the disaster the Scientific
American in its current issue points out
that instead of forming hre screen tc
prevent ihe onward sweep Of the flames
these massive structures burned ike gi.
Isanhc torc4ek which threw abroad. high
mp n ihe air, large masses Of combustlblC
maternal 20 be scattered far and wide
over The surrounding buildings
"The great lem Of the fire." It con.
cludes "is that under the contingency OF
Ia large and fierce nre coupled with a
gale, there Is a probability that a huge
area OF any city lying to leeward will be
burned" and that If a great connagra.
tion should occur In this city say at the
Battery with a heavy southerly wind tc
spread 1t. not even the massive wall OF
office buildings IN a district like that OF
Wall street could stay its progress"
The experience OF Baltimore is liable tc
revive the question whether New York
should not adont regulations. such as ox.
ist Va some other cities. to limit IN,
height TO which buildings may be carried
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
cLnvELANn.s AnegasA... :.

9fr. cieveland's appeal for Q return
70 conservative Demoeracy' has a
pathetic ncte running through T. Even
be ls unable, or apss not qare te specify
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

The Gentle Dominlosns, doubtless "a
patriotic and liberty loving people" ."
fred ON an American flag Of truce
the other day with the result Of hsv-
ing things stirred up by one OF our
battleships. santo Domingo is now
giving an example of self-govern-
ment such as it may be under saw
ages.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

It's mistake 10 imagine that itching
piles can be cured; a mistake TO suffer
a day longer than YOU can help. Doans
Ointment brings instant relief and per-
manent cure AZ any drug store. 80
cents. adv
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
SOME SHORT STORILS OF THE DAY

morning sober but greatly exhausted
by the mental suffering he had endured
the night before.
Cure For Dyspepsia.
Riding on some OF Wilmingtor's trolley
cars is good for dyspepsia This is a
cain which is being made by "a we'll
known business man who lives on the
west side.
This man although he resides a con-
siderable distance from Market street,
used to boast that he always walked 10
and from his office for the exercise. Sew
.eral days ago friend met the business
man on West Eighth street car.
why. said the friend. "I thought YOU
told men that you always walked for
The exercise"
THAT is true" replied the business man,
but 1 generally ride now as l find it is
better exercise riding in some of these
fiat wheel cars than it is walking"
Another reason why ride more now. "
he said, ''is because I find that fiat wheel
cars are good for dyspepsia"
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
japan is PluelSy. ana evan The nrosne.

Japan is PluoISy, and even the prospect
Of long ana disastrous war hasn't
in the slightest degree affected her
nerve. A few days ago Russia gaye
up her space in the st. Louis exposi-
tion because OF her being engaged IN
war. on the announcement. Japan
applied for every foot OF space that
Russia had given up
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

year in New York in David Belasco's
greatest play.
The Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation VIII give "An Evening Of Liv-
ing Pictures and Music" under the di-
rection OF Miss Mary Lawson Leach, ia
the New-Century Club on Thursday
evening, Feb. 25th. Although "A num-
Der Of requests have been made that
the entertainment of last June be re-
peated, it has not been thought ad-
visable 30 do so, and, while the COM
ing entertainment viii be similar. the
music and pictures win be new. Miss
Leach has promised to give a number
Of the songs and melodies for which
she is so sustly famed. and this in it,
self is sufficient guarantee Of the sue
cess Of the evening.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
GOSSIP ABOUT THE PLAYS AND PLAYERS

scenes With consistent story and a thread
Of love running through the entire plav.
Tho 7ttack by the Indians the flight Of
Tho Denver express through the snow
gorge and many other features viii serve
10 entertain and amuse those who enjoy
lha- class Of drsma.
POSER drawn by Grace George and
ropresentins her in Pretty Percy will
be exhibited IN the Fine Arts Building Of
de Words Fair at ST. Louis. The work
shows vhlte-robed figure surrounded by
peoples.
HsnTiafts cresrasa'- success 5. sweet
Kitty BeHalrs" 81 the Belsseo Theatre
ia New York is unprecedented. Miss
crosman ls nov n her third month nt the
Be'asco and seats ere 10 as great demans
as over. The houses are sold out weeks n
advance and the Ticcess IS such that
Maurice camp5eil- Mas Crosman's man-
.ager has arranged for . continuation Of
uit run rs the Belasco next September
which Nn begin Miss Crosman's second
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
What Nsuqhty Marjorie said.

Majorie Is bright little girl who
lives on the West Side Like all
bright youngsters she is inclined some
times to be naughty and then she is
LAT once the pride and despair OF her
adoring mother. Majories constant
friend and playmate is a faithful big
setter dog. The other day the little
girl was particularly unruly. and her
mother talked to her very seriously
about her sins Among other things
she told the small offender that God
knew all the wicked things she did,
for he was with her all the time.
A few days later the mother was
electrified to hear Marjorie say to her
dog:
You go back, I don't want you. It is
bad enough TO have God tagging after
me without having you along too"
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
DO YOU WANT ADIAMoNDi
4 you do YOU want

II SOU DO you want
The dealer % understand them,
To tell YOU the truth about them.
To seu 10 YOU as low a. any other.
We 60 all his anu challenge YOU to
ind some one ~ D. has bought Of us
and WIN is dissatishsd Niih his bar
gain.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

ENrERfp Al THE WlLNuNcToN POST
Orrita rs SECOND CLASS MATTER
Evening journal., 1904-02-20

Those who have not become familiar
with the bill offered at the Garrick
this week can hardly afford TO allow
the week to come to an end without
doing so. The comedy and novelty
features Of the programme are Of a
high order, and entirely worthy Of the
house which offers them
Manager Dockstader has some sur
prises in store for the patrons OF the
new Garrick the coming week. There
viii be a strong array Of talent and
many new faces TO local audiences.
Evening journal., 1904-02-20
TELEPHONES

on changing order, give old as well as
new address.