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Evening journal., 1904-09-03

llace, either in Dover or Georgetown,
where it would be a source OF inspira-
ion 20 the people. Dover already has
he capitol and the Conference Acad-
.ry, and st would be hitting and proper
, erect tho wofkhouse on the Green at
georgetown that those who admire
mch Institutions may gaze upon the
noble pile and think OF its benehcent
mission.
But strange 10 say. there are COM
muniucs so dead to an sense OF local
lrldc that they would even 80 to the
extent OF getting out an injunction TO
prevent It's being located in their
midst.
But facts are facts, and since we
agree with our Georgetown contempo-
rary that such On institution should
be centrally located. let us see what
that means Does It mean that the
geographical center of Delaware is con-
templated. or the center OF population?
The combrod population Of Kent and
Sussex given by the last census IN
ound numbers ls $4,000 while that Of
Sew Castle, including Wilmington, is
10000 Now where Is the conter OF
population? Is It not well up in New
Castle county2
Besides, we call attention to the fact
hat certain of our down-state con-
emporarles have often painted the
vickednsss Of the people Of this city,
heir tendency to crime. their defiance
IF majority rufe and other mlsdemean-
'rs. Surely then II we furnish the
criminals, we have a right to the peni-
'entiary. An application of the prln-
'lple Of majority rule would give us
he workhouss. We say to our con-
emporary produce your criminals.
md II we don't m=tch Sussex and dis
count her in quality and numbers. she
Gets the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03

w and Sewer Commission mis-, ,,s is Ilarp, sam
pered for funds but certain Of
our streets are IN deplorable condi-
ton and some means should be found
Of making necessary repairs and inn
provements ere the winter sets in.
There are many sections from which
complaints are coming, and here is
sample.
Second street from Broome to Frank
lin is mere excavation through a
hin In which car tracks are laid. There
are high banks on either side that ex-
tend to the streets. There are no side
walks and the street is almost impass-
able. This is an avenue through which
many people pass every hour. and at
esrtaiH times. IN the day 1t is thronged
with school children.
Anyone 10 glance at the condition Of
Second street for many squares must
realize how imperatively an improve
ment is demanded. The present condi-
ton could be improved without great
expenditure. Were all property own
ers required to pave. the greatest relief
would result Then the great holes in
the street could be filled up and the
hiilocks removed at small cost In
behalf Of the people Of that section we
call official attention 10 the matter.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
SATURDAY, snrrHanER ), 1904.
MR. EoRp,s LETTER.


TN ANOTHER column Peter J. Ford
pays his respects to the editor and
defends his course as Water Com-
missioner at some length. We gather
that he resents our calling attention to
the fact that he was large responsible
Tor the second contract with the sand
FILTRATION Company and our assump-
tion that his record IN the matter would
be brought up anew should he become
a candidate for Office,
Mr.. Ford defends his course in the
matter by saying that his two col
leagues and MIR. Harman agreed with
him. But the opinion Of those two
colleagues seems not to have impressed
other people. as the Mayor was Obliged
10 remove them. lie says further;
"Other men, honest and intelligent do
not agree with u.s." which is a con-
cesslon. And it is because these men
do not agree with Mr. Ford IN the
water contract matter that they may
question the advisabiiity Of supporting
him for an ONCE where even a higher
order Of Judgment is required. A mans
public record IS always subject TO re-
view, and particularly when he IS again
a candidate for office. Mr.. Ford un-
doubtedly had the highest motives for
favoring this contract. but IL his judg-
ment was at'fault, or n men believe it
was at'faun. Ne inust expect that opin-'
ion TO be expressed.
We do not propose 10 do Mr.. Ford
any injustice: we cannot be led into
recrimination hy his apparent and un-
necessary irritation. We are not now
going into that second water contract.
except 10 mention one fact. Mr.. Ford
seems TO take pride in the thought that
in securing the second contract the city
saved sl22.5o0. He mentions that the
original contract called for SlS7.500.
while the new contract. which abro-
gated the old. called for an expendi-
ture OF only $4,000.
-NRN VIC MANAN Az Nnh a AA'HNtNAA va
two: II the original contract was valid
and procured by the proper means,
why did the Filtration Company con-
sent TO reduce its claim by Si22.5OO?
II that contract was not valid or pro-
cured By proper means. why should the
Sand Filtration Company have been
allowed anything? II there was auy
suspicion Of the nature Of the first con-
tract and Of the manner in which 1t
was secured. was 1t advisable for the
city to enter into new Arrangement
with that concern ip "A matter so Wit
ally affecting our interests?
We repcat that many think that Mr.
Fore's judgment in the matter was bad
1t is not question OF personal ami
mostly or OF pariisanship as he would
have his readers infer 1t is part
Of his record. and as a public maf
seeking further favors we think It ID
legitimate and proper TO discuss Il.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
Notices Were MlsleadIna.

Attorneys when leaving their offices
are accustomed to leave notes or cards
on their doors stating their where
abouts and when they will return. One
day recently the following notices ap-
peared on the Office door OF two attor-
neys who occup the same apartments:
"Out of town; return in five days; in
quire OF Mr.. 49,"
Next to this was another notice: "Out
of town; in quire OF Mr. -" A visit
across the hallway revealed the fact
that he, too, was out of town on the
same day and could give no informa-
tion.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
WANTS rHE woRkAousr-

r oCAL pride Is 4 commenlable
Il thing. and we arc always willing
20 allow for 1t when discussing
State affairs The Union Republican
OF Georgetown has been reluctant TO
ADMIT the necessity for State peni-
tentiary or workhouse, but It has FIN
ally come 10 admit that "a State peni-
teniiary centrally located is neces-
sity"
by the qualifying clause quoted we
gather that local pride demands that
an effort shall be made by the people
Of the Two ;ower counties TO have thI,
-'"@ilsaasiaa located in some puslis
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
GOSSIP ABOUT SOME PEOPLE

| Of a wealthy friend. The Bishop is
anticipating a journey OF much pleas
ure. He will be absent about seven
months, during which time the party
VIII be almost constantly on the mors.
Since Otto Goepel came here as ply
steal instructor of the Wilmington
Turngemeinde that organization has
made rapid strides forward in athletics
Prof. Goepel takes particular pains
with the children's classes and the
feats they perform on bars and trapeze
are only little short OF wonderful. It
is also due to him in a large degree
that several prizes have been won by
the local Turner's in contests with the
best athletic societies Of the East.
Now that the school year is about to
begin Prof. A. r. Spaid. county super
intendent Of public schools. is prepar-
ing his fall and winter campaign. In
addition to his regular duties the IL
lustrated lectures of Mr.. Spaid are both
instructive and interesting to the
scholars and others of the county. The
subjects OF these lectures are based
upon animals, insects and reptiles and
the pictures he throws upon the screen
were made by himself. The lectures
are in a way like those Of Ernest
Thompson -Seaton.
No person took more interest in the
livestock show at Brandywine Springs
than Mrs. Wilmer Z. Fell. She is an
acknowledged authority on dogs and
chickens. Her collection Of toy dogs is the
best in the State.
Wherever there is a collection OF repre-
sentative farmers you can always find
William T. Lyman. He is not a farmer
but one Of the most successful members
Of the local bar. He Is a country boy,
however, and never misses an opportunity
to see his old friends.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03

Within the last FIVE years Samuel
Lees, the well-known dry goods mer-
chant, at Fifth and Market streets. has
built up a business which is netting
him handsome returns. He came to
Wilmington from Philadelphia a prac-
tical stranger, and began business at
No. 220-222 Market street, but later,
finding that the centre of business was
farther up town. moved to Fifth and
Market streets, where he has been ever
since. His methods of doing business
have gained for him the confidence of
the buying public, and hence his sue
cess.
Starting from the bottom Of the lad
der as a hard working boy, Edward
Kershaw, advertising manager and
head bookkeeper for NJ. Megary & Son,
has gained a place Of prominence in in
dustrial circles. His present position is
a responsible one and his past record
has shown that he is fully capable of
filling Il. He recently took up adver-
tislng writing and made a success Of it,
so much so that his employers placed
him in charge Of their advertising,
which amounts to considerable in
year.
The duty Of accompanying John Join
er to the scaffold yesterday, which fell
upon William Guest, one Of the unfor-
tunate mans watches, was a disagree
able task to perform. but he did IT
without finching. During Joiner's
confinement at the workhouse. Guest
did everything in his power to make the
last days of the negro as cheerful as
possible, and though he would rather
not have gone to the scaffold with
Joiner he mastered his feelings and did
his duty.
Preparations are being made by
Bishop Coleman for his visit to the
Holy Lands, upon which he will start
the first of next month as the guest
Evening journal., 1904-09-03

Jays the Sentinel: The principle Of
common primary Is indisputable as
to its righteousness. but it should be
common, general applicable to the
whole state To ask for It in one
spot, and deny it everywhere else. is
puerile and bears the marks OF politi-
cal thimble-rigging. "Buncombe."
Doctor; "all politics Is buncombe."
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
There Is a Psrsi.tent Ram0r in cIr

There is Persistent Rumor in cir
culation 10 the effect that Chairman
cortelyou asked prominent Repub-
lican leader what the Regulars want
cd; that he replied that they wanted
the Offices which the Unions secured
four years ago and that the Unions
should take those the Regulars had
at that time. 1t is said that Mr. Cor
telyou remarked that this appeared
emincntly fair. OF course the Re-
publican in question had no author
ity in the matter, but this may indi-
cate The spirit OF the National COM
mittce.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
Organizes An ushsrs' Union.

A number Of the younger men Of
Brandywine NJ. Z. Church have organ
lied an ushers' union. The following
officers were elected: President, L. G.
Bilderback; secretary, Jacob Kolb;
treasurer, Ellwood Orr.
The indications are that the organ
ization will be an active force in church
work and have a large membership.
Next Thursday evening a meeting
will be held to discuss various ques-
tons Of importance. and lay definite
plans Of work for the coming fall and
winter.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
EDUCATIONAL.
FRIENDS SCHOOL
Fourth and West Sts.,
Wilmington, Del.

A high grade preparatory school for
boys and girls, fitting for either col .
lege or business. Students prepared
for any American College or Univer-
sity. Fifteen teachers. Excellent equip
nent Thorough instruction.
High School, Grammar School,, Pri-
nary and kindergarten Departments
ader the care of skilled specialists.
Classical, Literary, Latin .Seisntifie
snd Scientific Courses.
Transportation provided for children
Of the lower grades. Fall term be-
gins Ninth Month (sept.) 10Th. The
principal will be at the school on and
after Ninth Month (Sept.) 5th. For IL
lustrated catalogue address
HERScHEL a. NORRIS. A. m. PrIn
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
He Got the pain.

A fond parent is telling the following
story at the expense Of his six-year-old
son, and, incidentally. his wife. who
has just returned from the country.
Returning from the orchard one day,
the boy, going to his mother, said:
Nom, you said if 1 ate green apples
they would give me a pain in the stom-
ach, didn't you?"
Yes, that is what told you" re-
sponded the mother
well. I did eat some this morning.
and / have no pain"
Laying the youngster across her lap,
the mother said: "Well, I'll admit 1 was
wrong as to where you would have the
pain"
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
onDossd TO Peddlers.

The Mercantile Association held a
netting last night and decided to wage
war on peddlers OF all kinds who are
doing business here without a license.
A committee, composed Of James
O'Nein and George Bader was ap-
pointed to confer with the Police Com
mission TO try and persuade that body
to take some action in the matter.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
srRvlcE

Orders for The Evening Journal may be sent d.
rect 10 the paper or 20 the nearest news agent.
In the city It served b. authorized agents ano
an orders received thereifcri will be turned over
70 them.
II delivery Is irregular lnotiiy carrier o. aren't
If Irregularities continue, notify The evening
Journal
Persons leaving the city temporarily should have
The Evening Journal forwarded to them and thus
keep in touch with local happenings Send orders
direct 70 the office.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
CURES cArARRH.
"Hyomei the Most Wonderful Cure for
catsrrh Ever Discovered" Says z,
James Belt.

DO not try to cure catarrh by taking
drugs into the stomach; IL cannot be
cured in that manner. The only way
IN which this too common disease can
be cured is through a direct applica-
ton that will kill the bacilii Of catarrh
and prevent their growth.
Hyomei is the only known method
OF treatment that accomplishes this.
II is the simplest, most pleasant, and
the only absolute cure for catarrh
that has ever been discovered.
Thousands OF unsolicited testimo-
malls nave been received from the most
prominent men and women in the
country who have bsen cured by this
remarkable remedy. Ministers bank
ers, lawyers, even eminent physicians
have given strong testimonials as to
the remarkable powers Of Hyomei TO
cure catarrh.
The complete Ivomei outfit costs
out Sl.VO' consisting OF an inhaler,
'Wopper ana sufficient Hyomei TO last
several weeks This win effect a cure
Tn ordinary cases. but for chronic and
deep-seated cases OF catarrh, longer
use may be necessary. ana then extra
bottles OF Hyomei can be obtained for
eoe' II IS not alone the best at might
De called the only method OF curing
eauirrh but II is also the most
economical
Z. James Belt has so much confidence
IN the power OF Hyomei to cure catarrh
that he viii for a limited time, sell
this medicine under his personal guar
antee to refund the money IL the pur-
ehasers can say that it did not help
them.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
POLITICS WARMING UP SOME
Sussex countians Getting Into Line
For the Fall Election.
speelal . nc EvenIng journal.

Special 10 Inc Evening journal
Bridgeville, Sept. 3.-Things politically
are waxing warm in old Sussex, and
many persons have announced them
selves as candidates. W. T. Carter, Jr.,
is after the nomination for State Auditor
on the Democratic ticket. Mr.. Carter Is
railroad agent at Greenwood and we'll
known throughout the State. w. Poole
Prettyman has announced himself as a
candidate for Clerk Of the Orphans Court
for Sussex, on the Democratic ticket. and
j. 4. Vandenburg, OF Brldgeville wants
the domination for Representative from
this district. The Union Republican coun-
ty convention is TO be held at Georgetown
Tuesday September 13, and the primaries
the Saturday previous.
The registration In this district has been
light. Three hundred and fifty registered
the three frst days while there are about
900 voters.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
How He Got His Picture Taken.

n there is any man in town who can
enjoy a good joke more or can grasp
a situation quicker than Magistrate
Francis $. Bradley, he will be hard to
locate. Here is a little incident that
befel the Judge" during the notification
of President Roosevelt of his nomina-
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
A Battalion Of Delaware Troops started I

A Battalion Of Delaware Troops started
today for Manassas in perfect equip
ment and in the pink Of condition.
They viii occupy the field where
their fathers fought over forty years
ago. They viii engage in the same
maneuyers, but the old spirit Of Bit
terness has gone forever. Southern
teroops will represent Federals. and
Northern troops will represent Con-
federates in this mock warfare. In
struction. after all. is a nobler senti-
ment than destruction.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03


- mated by some Wall street author
was IS years old his last birthday II would
make his savings average 100000
year for his life.
Alexander ]. Cassatt finished his ed
ucatlon at Heidelberg university at 20
years Of age and Joined a surveying party
In Georgia. Then he entered the service
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
as rodman from which position he
worked his way up.
Jonathan p. Dolhver received his educa-
ton in the West Virginia university and
then started out for himself by going
west and teaching school. He opened a
law office at Fort Dodge when p years
old and was soon after elected to the
office Of city solicitor, which he held un-
I'll iSSS when he first ran for Congress.
The car receives nearly S5.OOOOOO per
annum. His salary is paid in monthly in
stanmonts Of 100000 each. which are sent
to him by check on the National Bank OF
Russia.
Pere Hyaclnthe has arrived in Geneva.
and from that town comes story to the
effect that he Is about 10 start vigorous
campaign against the vatican, with the
view. as is added. Of creating a schlsm.
lie has not been much before the public
Of late years.
fas snf Faf
people imagine, and whenever his ma
iesty is photographed in a group he is
invariably asked to stand on some small
emlnence, such as a step. In order that
he may compare as well as possible with
those about him.
John Roberts, a noted London billiard
player. now In this country. having near
ly crclcd the globe. says that In India
and China particularly the English game
Is played. In Java he found the Ameri-
can or French, game mostly IN vogue
English tables are different from the
American and tho game differs from that
played here, being. he says. more scien-
thc than three-ball billiards.
Al Oetenet the cara anu Countess OF
Minto and their daughters will depart
from the government house in ottawa.
and new governor general will come in.
This Is sad blow socially TO the domin-
ION. for the Mintos were popular in every
way and made the Ottawa season the live
Hest known. Being young and fond OF
gayety. Lady Minto was an ideal woman
In that position. In the United states she
was liked equally as well. Sue was a
guest Of the w. Steward Webbs IN Yer
mont OF James j. Van Allen In Newport
ana OF William G, Whitney. Lady Mlnto
Is really beauty. although in street at
tire she does not show up wei In an
evening gown she IS striking.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
EDITORIAL OPINION
Water Purifcation.

From the Plttsburg chronicle-Tele-
graph.
Claims previously made that chem
lists of the Department OF Agriculture
at Washington had succeeded in puri-
flying water with an inexpensive cop
per solution are again brought promi-
nently to public attention by the as
sertion which is made IN q dispatch
from the national capital that the So
luton has been used with good effect
lat Baltimore, Springfield, Mass. In
dianapolis and Butte. Mont, at which
places. while no formidable epidemic
mad developed. the water supply had
become dangerous. At Butte. It is
said. the government experts accom-
plished at a cost Of a few hundred dol
lais what the municipality had failed
10 accomplish with an expenditure Of
81 600. 600 All this comes under the
head OF important, Il true. aud II such
results have been accomplished as the
reports say. Il Is the duty OF the de-
paYtmcnt 20 make an official declaru-
tion on the subject for the general
good. And If no such triumphs have
been achieved 1t is no less the duty Of
the department to make an official pro-
clamation Of precisely what has been
done and what has been or has not
been achieved. 1t is said that the
water supply Of the District Of Colum-
bia is az present a medium for the pro-
motion Of typhoid fever 213 cases Of ty-
phold having been reported this month
to the District Health Bureau The
District Commissioner viii ask the De-
partment Of Agriculture TO attempt the
publication of the water II It can ef-
feet a purihcation II viii have done a
work Of inestlmable value and one that
VIII be important and instructive for
our own use. Dr. George r. Moore. of
the Department Of Agriculture, who
discovered the solution, is quoted as
having said that II the trouble in
Washington is sufficiently localized"
he believed it could be remedied. This
would indicate that the alleged REM
edy is yet only in an experimental
stage, and that 1t cannot be made to
supersedc Immediately known meth
DDS OF publication.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
George School
Under management OF

Under management OF
Society of Friends. Beautifully
located north OF Philadelphia. Extensive
grounds. Large farm. New gymnasium.
running track and athletic field. College
and business preparation. For illustrated
catalogue, address Jos. S. Walton, Prin..
ml-sl-eod George School. Pa.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03

There Are Indications OF improved
business conditions in this city with
the opening OF the fan months. Ger
tain OF our shops have put idlc men
back on full time. and the managers
talk hopefully OF future orders.
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ApvERrIslNc RATES

DISPLAYED q cents per inch. Discounts on
continued advertising will be forwarded on app
cation
CLASSIFIED Situations Wanted Free
Boarding or Room, 70 Rent, = cent a word.
Help wanted. = cent word.
Real Estate. (solidl y cent word
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
COMMUNICATIONS

Brief communications on all subjects
4 interest. temperate In their nature
and signed by the writer (name no, 20
be published unless des'red) are al"aVs
welcome.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
TrLERHoNEs.
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ro,.ars free IN ;hs United States outside nc
tr..ts II the city. Subscriptions payable in
advance as follows BY the week os month 25e;
year. $50.
IN orasrinr change Of address sive old - vel
=, new. The Evening Journal Is tor sale at sll
the News stands IN wnnnsten aas At Bread
Stree. Station.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03

The Independent Democratic Club Of
the Twelfth ward has organized with
the following officers: Miles McDer-
mott, president; Roscoe Donovan, sec
retary, and James McNally, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03

Tht raising Of the Populist standard
in Connecticut, by some twenty voters
assembled In convention at New IIa-
ven, reveals at least a definite and
well calculated attention to the old
doubtful States. The Populists appear
In the East this year only at important
strategic points. The purpose is so ap-
parent that they might as we'll take
their Roosevelt straight and not waste
time on Watson.-Springhel (Mass.)
Republican.
Jeffries knocked Munroe out in two
rounds. Now let California knock out
future exhibitions of such character
Boxing as a fine art and slugging
matches are two different things
Bouts for points and fights to a finish
are not Identical one is the sport Of
a gentleman, the other a living for a
tough.-Pittsburg Press.
It's curious how easily a fortune
hunter from England can come over
here and capture beautiful and highly
bred American girls. when the same
stamp Of native would have no chance
In the world The sad shattering Of
Natalie Schencks romance is a perfect
case In point-Boston Journal
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
.IEMs IN CUT GLASS

Don't you believe %? There Is the
greatest difference between the nne
and the ordinary cuts. Stop in ana
we will demonstrate. Common cut
glass Is acid finished. Medium grades
are wood finished after acid. Fine
glass Is cork finished in addition and
thereby gains a fine sustre. WE
HAVE IT.
Evening journal., 1904-09-03
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

~HE wealth Of Russell Sage is esti-
ities to reach sl76.OO0Oo0, and as he
II mated by some wall street author
was IS years old his last birthday II would
make his savings average 100000
year for his life.