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Evening journal., 1904-12-19
MONDAY, DEcHMnnR 10. Ieoa.
sENsE IN RoAp LEeIsLArIoN.

THE Legislature win probably be
\ called upon to consider several
good roads bills, ana there is scarce
~ question that among them viii be
a bin wiping out the present law which
was enacted at the last session Of the
Legislature. As open to objection as
the present law is, we think il would
be unwise to repeal It without the en-
actment Of a better law. aimed at se-
curing the same general result-good
roads
A prominent lawyer who had closely
followed the various good roads bills
through the last Legislature remark
ed at the end Of the session, that I'm his
judgment the members after consld-
ering all the bills had made into law
the worst. This is probably true, yet
any step aimed at securing the desired
result may be hailed as an advance, and
with the workings Of that law in mind,
the Legislators may better understand
what is required.
We think that two mistakes have
been made: In giving a superintendent,
to each county three useless officers
were created. and the intent OF the law
seems TO have been the permanent im-
provement OF a few miles OF road an
nually, rather than a general and sat-
isfactory improvement Of an the roads.
IT should be plain by this time that at
the rate we are now going. it would re-
quire several hundreds OF years to ex-
tend the work OF permanent improve
ment throughout New Castle county;
and yet the several miles we have built
have cost us a good round sum.
Neither Kent nor Sussex has taken
advantage OF the law. although each
has its supervisor paid by the state
The reason is clear; for either county
10 build as much as two miles Of stone
roads would seriously embarrass its
treasury.
Now what each Of the counties needs
is general improvement, not to a
few miles Of roads, but TO a few hun
dreds Of miles. That is the problem
that our legislators have 10 meet. and It
is a dihioult one. But we have always
been convinced that it is largely
question, after all. Of the scientific use
Of native materials We believe that
under proper MANAGEMENT and with
the same materials now employed, each
OF the counties might have roads nifty
per cent. better.
There are roads in Kent and Sussex
knee deep in sand, through which teams
have wallowed for a hundred years.
that have suddenly been transformed
into the best OF highways By some en-
ergetio overseer who has plowed them
to the depth OF foot or more, bring
ing up the clay and putting the sand
beneath. This illustrates our point
Very good roads can be secured ant
maintained without enormous expendi
ture and the people who live ten mile
in the country need road improvement
as much as the people who use tn
main highways.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
READABLE RHYMES
December.

With whisper and rustic and start
and hush,
The dry leaves murmur on tree and
BUSH
Forsaken nests are piled with snow.
The chickadees, alert for seeds.
Chatter and cling to the swaying weeds;
The snow drifts deep in the country
ways,
And short and cold are the cheerless
days.
Yet fair on the brow Of the frozen
night
The Christmas stars shine, large and
bright.
Sara Andrew shafer. in the Outlook.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
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Evening journal., 1904-12-19
TRICKS OF THIEVES.

Clever Schemes That Ala In the Per-
DetrRtion OF Crime.
''Thieves resort to clever methods in
order to get away with the goods" said
an old police officer. "and am firmly
convinced that il the criminals Of the
world would devote the same amount
Of time, talent and patience to think
ing out uplifting and advantageous
schemes for humankind they would
In a short while revolutionize the world
in many useful ways. But somehow
the mind Of the criminal seems to
be sharper. II may say it, and bright
er and quicker than the mind Of the
honest man. The fact may be ex-
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
FoR An ELEcrloN LAW.

NUR always interesting contempo-
W rary, The Sussex Journal. in dis
cussing our proposition for IAN election
law substituting simpler machinery,
reducing expense and providing as
nearly as possible for a secret ball
lot," remarks that we might have
gone a step further and declared for
an entirely secret ballot by the repeal
Of the voters assistant law"
We are impressed--and we would
like to impress others-that the situ-
alton calls for a broader view than
has been held by most OF our legis-
lators and political leaders I'm the
past. It is probably impossible to
have members forget the demands Of
politics while devislng election laws.
and, therefore, all that we can hope
is that along with their politics they
will carry a sentiment Of state pride
and a sense OF public rectitude.
Under such conditions, II viii be
possible to devise and pass a measure
greatly improving upon present con-
ditions. We think that experience has
shown that the voters assistant act
was pernicious bit Of legislation; but
we also think that not enough pressure
can be exerted TO wipe it out unless
there be something to take it's place,
That something is a vital matter.
We all know that TO repeal the
voters assistant act would cause many
ignorant persons to lose their votes.
Perhaps our contemporary will say
"amen!" and so do we. But we recog-
nize the plain truth that our members
Of the Legislature are not yet ready to
disfranohlse the illiterates, nor are our
people generally. with this condition
confronting us, we are convinced that
the voters assistant law will not be
repealed save by the enactment OF a
general election law which will provide
for assistance OF some kind for tho
iliterates. We wish to make 1t plain
that this is not our own solution; no.
we would favor a law founded on that
Of Massachusetts. under which a voter
is required TO pick the names Of his
candidates from list and 10 mari,
each one FOR whom he wishes to vote.
But Delaware is not yet ready for such
law.
Now regarding the matter Of an
absolutely secret ballot we give it our
assent But this distinction is only
a bubble. The aim, we admit. should
be for absolute secrecy, but in prac-
tice we shall never have It. Yet we
are impressed that by sensible legisla-
ton a great advance may be made
towards purer elections; ana we shall
set our foot as far as he who goes
farthest
The Sussex Journal is conducted by
two excellent and much respected law
yers; we suggest IN all earnesmesa.
that they prepare an election law
aimed at an honest ballot in this State,
and we pledge them to forget politics
and devote our pen to advocacy Of the
measure, A lazy to discourage corrup-
tion, rather than one to make it cosy,
is the demand OF all honest people.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
THE NEW OPTICAL PARLoR,

The optical business OF Wilmington
has been increased by a department in
Frost Bros, S2S Market street. BY
this step this city gets advantage OF
expert services and advice and Phila-
delphia ideas. This frm has had ten
years OF practical experience IN this line
and are manufacturers. They have in
stalled machinery for lens grinding,
etc. and have sent down their special
ist TO give free eve examinations. Their
line is complete and includes everything
optical
Evening journal., 1904-12-19

a Philadelphia Court has rendered a
decision which allows the Rapid
Transit Company TO lay tracks on
Broad street. The public conven-
ience does not require the dishgure-
ment Of this magnificent street with
trolley poles and car tracks, but as
long as there is a penny in it for the
transit company Philadelphia win
have TO acquiesce.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
The CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.

n T REQUIRES a Fourth of July
q celebration to emphasize the spirit
Of patriotism, and one value OF
Christmas is to awaken anew the
wealth Of sentiment that slumbers be-
meath our rather crusty exteriors. Even
the conductors on the cars chat about
it and there is an awakened tender
ness towards the little ragged urchins;
the blind man gets more pennies in his
tin-cup, and the man is very poor in
deed who foregoes the luxury of con-
.tributing something towards a Christ
mas dinner for the poor
Perhaps this is the true interpreto-
tion OF Christmas after an, and this
may be the sort OF observance that the
Master intended.
But someway we don't catch tho
true spirit OF the season until th,
greens begin 10 appear in the streets
and we see the punches OF holly re.
splendent with their red berries. Th
calendar may warn us but somewa,
It isn't convincing. A bunch Of holly
however. curries conviction.
And this Christmas spirit is to-
sacred to be abused; too holy to b
Initiated. To give expensive presents
costing self-denial to those who viii
eoldiy accept them. as a sort Of ex
change, when Il is possible to max,
some waif happy or to relieve SOM
burden Of the destitute, is to waste ou
opportunity degrade che Christina
spirit and neglect our privileges.
There isn't one among as. 20 matte
how dyspeptlc, rheumatic or gouty. bu
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
The splnnlng wheel IN IreIana.

The spinning wheel and the fax
wheel are still found in the Irish cot
tages, where many a girl has her wed
ding dowry Of linen and homespun
made at home. Although 1t is more
the task Of the older women, there are
still girls who do their spinning stint
and lay by a certain amount for their
wedding outfit. A pleasant sight 1t is
to see the elderly women outside their
cottage doors spinning the fax or the
wool AS long as the weather is warm
the sturdy I.sshwoman, old or young.
scorns a root Axcept 10 sleep under
The free air and sunshine are her
choice, ava the sweet sky 's the fair
est roof.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
Two Properties Sold.

At the County Court House Saturday,
william T. Lyman and William S.
Hilles, sold at public sale, two properties
OF the estate Of Leonza N. Denney The
FIRST property at oak and Beech streets
was purchased by Reuben Satterthwalte
attorney for S725 and the second property
on Oak street near Franklin to Mr.. Sat-
terthwalte for $4,000.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
EDITORIAL OPINION
The Boston Pest.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
when Thomas W. Lawson FIRST began to
emit his exravaganzas he came perilously
near being loved by all the land for the
enemies he had made. AS his screech grew
louder and his vanity more aggressive his
articles were still read with interest be-
cause of the grains of fact they contained
hot from the stock markets.
Meantime the System" had got up
steam again and the dervishes Of Wall
Street were I'm fun whrl Lawson the
Reyoaler had a great chance to dlscour-
age the dance by proclaiming real truth
10 the lambs Did he use his chnncoi
Not at all. with the instincts OF a buzz
zard and the voice Of a jackdaw, he be-
gan to do the derylsh dance himself. lie
used all the reputation he had gained 10
help him assault particular stock for his
own particular purposes.
If he has any reputation left II would
take mlsoroscope to nnd it.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
eave LIS LIZ 70 save poa.

Waterbury, Conn, Dec. 19.-An i'm
pulsive plunge to save his dog, a val
liable young setter, carried 1S-year-old
William Dalton to death. He and a
companion were training the dog to
hunt, when the animal jumped on
the railroad track where a fast train
was approaching. Dalton got the dog
out OF the way, but was struck him
self and instantly killed. He was a
student in the high school.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19

Delaware is to receive as a gift a slice
Of a few acres OF Pennsylvania soil
II the bill prepared by Senator
sprou Of Pennsylvania goes
through. lie claims that this terri
tory should have remained part Of
Delaware when Pennsylvania Sc
ccded
Evening journal., 1904-12-19

Pittsburg Druggists because Of the
strict enforcement Of the pure food
laws, which viii not allow them to
use adulterated syrups, announce
that they will keep their soda foun-
tains closed next summer. Here is
convincing proof that the law is
sound. II pure extracts cannot be
used the people had better cultivate
the water habit.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
shew Case Aaain Postponed.

The case Of James l.. Shew, charged
with embezzling $500 from the E. I. Du-
Pont Powder Company, set for trial be-
fore Magistrate George II. Hollis on Sat
urday was continued until January s. Ef-
forts are being made to settle the case.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
AnvrnrIsINn RATEs

DIsFLhyED; q cents per inch. Dis
rounts on continued advertising will be
forwarded on application.
CLASSIFIED; Situations Wanted, Free.
noarding or Rooms 20 Rent, y cent Q
word.
Help wanted. y cent a word.
Real Estate. (solid), 4 cent q word.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
cTTpqC1RTDTR9.

POSTAGE free IN the United states outside
the limits Of the city. subscriptions pay
able in advance as follows; BY the week.
20; month, 25c; year. 500.
In ordering ehnnge OF address give OLD
~ wen as new. The Evening Journal is
Tor sale at all the News stands In VIII
mineton and at Broad Street station.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
For Women

i VI NVO4l1CI
Fur searfs. 81 to $50.
Fur Muffs, SO TO $40.
Umbrellas, natural crook and tie
handles. soc. With gold and pearl
or silver and pearl handles 81 to
$780,
Irish linen handkerchiefs, 10c to
25c.
Fancy Swiss handkerchiefs, 1oc to
soc.
Handkerchiefs in boxes, 25c to 81.
Hand bags. SOC to $780,
Pocketbooks and purses, 1Oc to
$3.50.
Card cases, soc to $3.50.
Kid gloves. 81 and s125.
Golf gloves, Csc and soc.
Clothes brushes, 25c to $3.50.
Nail scissors and files, 25c to SOC.
Curling irons, 25c and SOC.
Silver thimbles, Csc. special.
Opal toilet sets, 81 to $3.50.
Hand painted plaques and easels,
25c to 90c.
Work boxes. 25c to 81.
Puff and soap boxes, 25c to SOC.
Perfumers, 1Oc TO SOC.
Shirt waist patterns, soc to s1.75.
Golf vests, 81.
Sweaters. SOC to $3.50.
Dress suit cases, 81 to IS.
Travelling bags, $3.50 to $3.50.
Manicure sets. $1.5O and 81.
Silverware and cut glass all prices.
Fine blankets and comforts, SOC
to $3.50.
Fine linen doilies, 15c and 25c.
Decorative palms, 22c to SIPS.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19

dr. Morgan Says that the rebate aues-
tion is the greatest before the coun-
try, and he is probably right. The
railroads above their operating ex-
penses handle more money than the
government Of the United states and
now that among them is a COM
munity Of interests their power is so
vast as TO become dangerous,
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
SNesssSoN SNessSScn
so0soS:sIo/XNAR<ET 81 O'eo8sIo/X\ARkET 2T
The Christmas Store Buy at Home
Buy at Home.'
The Christmas Store.
Christmas Shopping

Shop early in the week if you can. This advice is not
buts better this week than The crowd is growing
bigger every day. Wednesday marks the stat of the food
tide of Christmas shopping THERE'S better opportunity to
see examine and select before the rush in So please
help with our phenomua Christmas trade and serve
yourselves better the time by coming early you
can.
eve serve that's the Christmas watchword or sales
peopeunfang courtesy interested attention. swpess and
that fine Christmas quality-patence.
Here are hints for your Christmas ststhey may help
you make your gift giving complete.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
COMMUNICATIONS

Brief communications on all subjects Of
interest, temperate IN their nature and
signed by the writer (name not 20 be pub
Hnhed unless desired are always Wsioom@
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
For Men

Kid gloves, 81 to $3.50.
Fancy neclIwear, 25c and SOC.
Cuff buttons and stick pins, 25c
and soc.
Fancy suspenders, Csc to s1.50
Hat brushes, 25c to 81.
Whisks SOC and 75c.
Watch chains, SOC and 81.
Military brushes, $3.50.
Sweaters, SOC to $3.50.
Cardigan jackets, 75c to sS.5O.
Smoking jackets, $3.50 to IS.
Bathrobes, $3.T5 to S6.
Fancy vests, 81 to SO.
Pajamas, 81 suit.
Dress Suit cases, 81 to $s.
Travelling bags, $3.50 to $3.50.
PocletboolSs, 25c to s1.50.
Collar and cuff boxes, 25c to 50.
Handkerchiefs, 70 1-2c to 500
silk mufIiers, SOC to $3.50.
Fur collars, $3.50 TO $3.75.
Fur gloves. 75c to s..
Fur caps. $3.50 to $3.50.
OvercOats, S12 to $40
Rain Coats, IS to SIS.
Edison monographs, $50.
Edison records, 35c.
Athletic and sporting goods all
prices.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
Che GurnIns JOutaraI.
UBLIsHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY At
FOURTH AND sHIPLEy STREETS.
WILMINGTON. DEL
TELEPHONES.

Entered At the Wilmington Postofties as sseoBf
Class Matter.
Evening journal., 1904-12-19
For Children

Kid Gloves, 81 to $f.50
Golf gloves and mittens, 10c TO SOC
Children's rings. 25c.
Comb. brush and mirror 25c ia
S1.25.
Colgate's perfume, 25c.
Children's furs. s1.25 to s..
Handkerchiefs, 15c TO 75d
Little hand bags, 15c.
Sweaters, SOC TO $3.50.
Tam-o'- -shanters, 25c and soc.
Polo and skating caps, 25c and SOC.
Sterling silver trinkets, 25c and
SOC. it
Evening journal., 1904-12-19

says that whatever teaches
a young man to think and 10
think quick is mighty use
full training.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13

ALEXANDRIA, Va. jan 13.-The
regular semi-monthly meeting OF the
city council was held last night, and
there were present in the common coun-
ell F. j. Pan. president, presiding. and
Councilmen Trimyer. Snowden, Reshiell,
Burke, Bladder. Bryan. Johnson, Bril-.
Uhler, Leadbeater, Spinks. and Nc
Cuen. In the board Of aldermen. In the
absence of the president, J. R. ". Cur
tin presided, and there were present
Messrs. Hill. Burke. Ballenger, Marbury,
Clark. and w. H. Sweeney.
The committee on streets reported a
plan for constructing a trunk sewer to
drain the western part of Alexandra.
City Engineer Dunn was invited In the
council chamber and explained by
charts the course which the new sewer,
If built, would take. After some discus
sion the report was referred back
The committee on general laws report
ed an amendment to sections 10 and II
of an ordinance relating to the erection
Of fire escapes on public buildings.
After further amendment it was adopt
ed The bill as passed requires ali
business houses, opera houses, theaters,
halls, or school buildings. and every pub
lie building, except churches, in which an
assemblage of fifty or more persons
gather. to erect within thirty days suit
able fire escapes. The ordinance inn
poses q fine of not less than S. nor more
than SIS for each day that the work Is
left undone.
The petition of Noble L. Smith and
w. H. Bontz asking for an increase in
salary of $50 per month was referred
to the finance committee.
A communication from w. II. c. Wildt
declining to qualify as keeper of the
town clock was referred to committees
on public property and general laws.
A communication from Health Officer
German asking the city to erect suit
able house for conta gious diseases was
referred to the finance committee.
Some bills contracted by the Co
operative Charities, on account of the
smallpox, were referred to the finance
committee. James +. Peyton. secretary
of the board of health, was granted
the privilege Of the floor and asked for
an appropriation of 800 to defray ex-
penses which the board had incurred,
and the appropriation was made.
The veto of the mayor in regard to
the construction OF a sewer on Pendle-
ton Street was called from the table
by Mr.. Uhler Mr.. Leadbeater asked
that the communication from the mayor
be not read. as he said it reflected on
the committee on streets and on the
city council. and that II always in
famed him when he heard it." Presi-
dent Paff called Mr.. Trimyer to the
chair and spoke in favor of the sewer,
and scored the mayor for having sent
such a message TO the council. After
discussion by Alessrs, Snowden. Spinks,
Bryan and Burke the veto OF the mayor
was sustained by a vote OF 20 6.
The common council and board Of al
dermen then went into joint session
for the purpose of eIecting a freasurer
of lumber to I'LL the vacancy caused by
the death OF James L. Adams. Charles
S. Swain was elected. defeating John T.
Langley by a vote of 10 to 6.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
HEALTH BOARD MEETS.

The board of health held meeting
at the Office OF the secretary, 107 North
Fairfax Street. yesterday afternoon, z.
A German. 81. D.. health officer. pre-
siding. The city council was asked to
appropriate money for the board Of
health. with which to pay bills con-
tracted on account of the smallpox. A
petition was ordered to be sent to the
city council. requesting it to have built
house for the keeping Of persons af-
fiicted with contagious diseases.
The attention of the Alexandria Water
Company was directed to a report that
had reached the board that nuisance
existed on Cameron Run. in Fairfax
county. The mayors attention was
called to the fact that the street clean
ing department has been dilatory in the
collection OF garbage and ashes from
the houses of residents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13


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Upward of nine hundred people ara
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The only Washington office Of the orig
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
HORTON & HEMENWAY
TO REMOVE BUILDINGS

The Treasury Department has awarded
the contract for the removal Of the old
buildings on the site OF the proposed
laundry and stable for the Bureau Of
Engraving and Printing to Horton &
Hemenway. of this city, for sos The
buildings are TO be removed at once, and
construction will begin as soon as pos
sible-
Butler Bros. Of St. Paul, have OBJ
tanned the contract for the new Federal
building az Iowa City. II will cost
s42, 500 this being the amount appropri-
nfed for q hrick STRUCTURE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-13
ADVERSE ACTION URGED
ON John JAC0BY" BILL

Adverse action has been recommend
ed by the District Commissioners on
House OF Representatives bill 3026. for
the relief OF the late John Jacoby. "
which was referred TO them by the
House Committee on District Affairs.
Jacoby held several contracts with
the District at the time of his death.
and there vas due him on work com
pleted SlS.74s59. The increased cost 20
complete the works by reason OF relet-
ting the contracts is estimated at 3d.
12SeI
The Commissioners believe the Jacoby
estate should be made to pay the diff
ference, or about 81, 400.