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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
MONEY FROM IAPAN.

cific Mail steamer Siberia has arrived from the orient with a most valuable cargo. A lot or raw silk valued at S402, ,O00 was listed on her manifest, while in her treasure tank was Jap- anese gold agregating $95O,OOO. This coin comes from Japan for the pur- chase of supplies for the army
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
BOY DIED AT HOSPITAL
 THIS AFTERNOON

Alfred Langlois, the New Haven boy who was shot in Naugatuck by Harry Lee, another youngster, while playing with presumably unloaded revolver, died at the Waterbury hos pital this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
BEAUTIFUL CAMP BURNED,

Plattsburg N. T., Aug 19.-Fish Rock camp, owned by Isaac Seligman of. New York, located on upper Saranac lake, has been burned to the ground It was said to have been the most beautiful and expensive camp i'll the unknown The loss is estimated at S75,OO0.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
PRESENTS FOR RUSSIA.

St Petersburg, Aug 19. Prince Orloff Dyvedoff has contributed $100,000 and the artist, Rapine, who has just sold O00, has donated $25,000 to the war fund.
 Prince Orloff Dayedoff Is a member
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
CITY NEWS

Attorney J. J. o'Neill and wife left to-day for trip to the woods of Maine.
 The American band of thirty pieces has been engaged to play a concert in Danbury on Labor day.
 Mrs John Lynch, Miss Margaret Babin, Miss Mary Joy and Ray Clelesd gre enjoying weeks vaca- tion as Ocean Grove. N. J.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
JAPANEsE ENTER CHEFOo.

Washington, Aug 19. The state de partment has received cablegram from Chefoo, dated to-day, the sub stance of which is as follows
 "This morning seven Japanese de7 stroyers entered the harbor and met an unknown steamer entering, which they captured. Two Japanese cruis- CTS are outside the harbor. ss.s {
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
MAYOR HENNEY ACTS.
He Takes Hand In the Hartford
 Strike.

Hartford, Aug 19-At 9:30 o'clock last night the most important move yet made in the strike of the building trades was taken, when, at a meet ing of the Hartford local assembly of the Interstate Builders, Contractors and Dealers association, aresoIution was passed favoring arbitration in the matter and sending a committee of three to Mayor Henney asking him to use his good offices in bringing about a settlement Of the disagree. ment
 Apparently the union is not vet ready to agree to arbitration Walka' ing Delegate George " Butler said. after he had heard of the proposition made by the builders
 1T should think the association would be willing to accept this course of settlement That body only feNsi days ago slammed the door in the face of our members and refused to talk. They will come to us now. We will not arbitrate in the way suggests ed.',
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
NO FEAR OF CAPTURE.

Seattle, Wash, Aug 19-The steam ship Fremont has sailed for China and Japan. While she carries nearly $16O,O0O worth of flour for Japan, her owners do not fear capture by the Russian navy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
COLD FOR TOURISTS

Plattsburg, N. T., Aug 19 The registered from 32 to 40 throughout the Adirondacks last night. Tomatoes potatoes and apples were nipped by the frost and consitl- erab1e damage is reported
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
RIIssIAN GI1NRoAT SUNK.

Tokio, Aug 19.-A Russian gunboat of the Otvajni type struck a mine and sank off Ldaotang promontory, the ex- treme southern point of the Kwan Tung peninsula lon which Port Arthur is sifuated at o'clock on Thursday night.
 The Otvajni is an armored gunboaL of 1,5OO tons displacement She car- ried a crew of 142 men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19

of one of the oldest families in Rus, sia. He is extremely wealthy and holds high rank at the court of Nicholas II.
 MT Repine is a member of the St Petersburg academy. He is consid. cred by many to be the greatest Rus- sian painter of the present time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
saratoa;a pank Reopen..

SARATOGA, N. Y. Aug. 19.- The First National bank, which on June 27 was closed by order of the comptroller of the currency to avoid an anticipat- ed run, has resumed business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19

Hartford, Aug 19.-Mayor Henney today took an active part in the set- tlement of the strike in the building trades which began here some weeks ago and in which between five and six hundred men are out of employ < ment. The mayor is in communica ton with both sides to-day and has has requested them to agree upon q basis of arbitration. It is proDabie that the mayors efforts will cuImin- ate in a settlement of the differences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
WEATHER FORECAST

Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to- night; Saturday showers light, varia- ble winds, becoming fresh easterly to southerly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
Fire at Fort Erie Raoe TracE.

FIr@ at9 FOrt ErNe H@Ge TrmNke BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 19.-It is re- ported that the grand stand and the stables at the Fort Erie race track have been hlIrnod
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
RUSSIAN ADMIRALTY
 AKIN TO DESPAIR

The Defeat of the Port Arthur Squadron and the An. initiation Almost of the Vladivostok Fleet Has Plunged the Country Into the Lowest Depths of Depression-Japanese Fleet Has Entered ChefOO to Capture Russian Vessels
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-19
IN PORT ARTHUR AND HIs ADvERsARY, GEN
I0N LIN Z UN1
 ERAL NOGI.


  sraedm in Port runt h p o h m the siege hrt tha f
Evening journal., 1904-02-06

tons are the very weakest among the
Churches Moreover genuine christian
lfe Is one Of self-sacrifce and self-eenial
and rot OF self-indulgence. II we truly
enter that life we are willing 10 foreso
all doubtful pleasures ana questionable
amusements for the sake Of those more
Exposed to temptation and who are more
liable to 90. TO sinful excesses.
I regret exceedingly youc ilreverent
reference to the mismkug Of "an attack
Of dyspepsia FOR spirituality This is a
shocking violation Of the canons of good
taste and Of the higher standard of morel
proprlety. You refer no ''sham spiritual
ity." There is no such thing There is
sham religion and SHIN respectability.
but spirituality cannot be simulated nor
counterfelted. There are some subjects
too sacred FOR coarsc nippancy This is
one. A spirit-nlled christian is one who
lives FOR Christ ard His cause I'm All things
and an all times and such a christian IS
certainly out OF plaeo in the theatre. In
.he dance. in the saloon and az the card
table.
hope shat have not through haste ut
tered any wounding word, and begging
pardon for so great trespass on your
patience and space. I remain,
Fraternaily Yours.
A. W. IAghtb2urne.
Wilmington, Del, FEB. s. 1904.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
THE EVENING JoUKNAI- sArI NDAY. FEBisUAKl .. Iyo4

And what does the church do about
III? An occasional sermon Is preached
but nobody is disciplined or expelled
yet the minister's and church officials
know all about H..
The presentation of degrading plays
us to be deplored but it is something
of an insult to the American people to
insinnate that they VIII tolerate no
other kind. suppose the clersy. should
try TO impress the idea that people
should patrorize only the best and
cleanest amusemcnts. wouic 81 not be
better than TO make prohibition that
nobody regards2 Then what kind OF a
Christian IS he Nho would imperil his
immortal soul by attending -thcatri-
cal performance? Doesn't every man
or woman meet every day temptations.
evil suggestions and degrading in
nuences Of an sorts? and wouldn't it
be a nabby soul who al ~ first
"salacious" utterance on the stage
would lose his spiritually? This too
may be termed irreverent. but we
frankly admit that we l.avent much
reverence for that kind OF religion
which prohibits people from doing
things for no other reason than be-
cause they want to do them.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

A ward heeler--The shoemaker.
The size Of the diamond on a mans
finger very frequently discords with
the size of the money in his pocket.
The musician who affects the long.
lingering locks should know that true
genius doesn't grow on the outside of
the head.
Sweet Slxteen-'Dear Editor: Your
paper is the best on earth. I am Just
l6, and have violet blue eyes. Is il
proper to cat pie with a lxnife?"
The Edltor-'It depends on whether
mother makes the pie or you get it in
the hash house"
II you believe one-half you hear
these days you are paying your friends
a handsome compliment
Sunday school reacher-eJohnny.
what can you tell me Of Jonah?p
Little Johnny-"Jonah was bird,
Miss Mary"
sunday school Teaoher-aA bird.
Johnny?"
AtAAti' o'hiil9 4 ltShuils ne was the
original swallow"
Don't make rash promises while
burning her papa's gas and coal for
the sweet little thing win remember
them all after you have married her.
/ Dusty Rhoades-"Didn't de loidy
loosen up wild de grub Weary when you
told her dat sad story?"
Weary wilie-"No il never touched
her"
1t seems like a Just retrbution when
a milkman gets caught out in the rain
without an umbrella.
Dusty Rhoades--"W did she say
when you asked her If yon could cit
on de step and cry your heart out?"
Weary Willie-"She told me to &c
ahead. but said I would have to sprin-
kle ashes on de frozen tears when
was dpne."
/ Her Doctor-My dear sir, Mrs. De
4 Taiker is run down; she needs rest.
Her Husband-You are mistaken
doctor. 1t is ] who needs the rest.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
SOME STORIES OF THE DAY

Cardinal Gibbons has been in VIII
mington on several occasions. the most
notable being that Of the conservation
Of Bishop Monaghan. Many stories
are told OF his democratic ways and Of
his Kindness to the poor, but there is
another which viii appeal strongly TO
the superstitious and to those inclined
to be fatalists.
1t was when the Cardinal was Mon
signor Gibbons and he was living in
Rome. He went to dine at the Ameri-
can College. and dinner over. some
bonbonnieres representing hats Of
every description were passed around
as souvenirs. The waiter carrying the
tray on which they We're. stumbled just
as he reached Monsignor Gibbons and
a miniature Cardinals hat, the red
tricorn, rolled from the tray and into
the prelate's plate.
Everybody laughed and one OF those
present said:
Coming events cast their shadows
before
The dignity Of Cardinal was confer
red upon Monsignor Gibbons before
the year was ended.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Time For a Change.

From the Detroit Free Press.
American csties are paying extravagant
prices for government. and are getting
very little government in return for their
expenditure. The average elective official
in municipalities concerns himself very
much with personal politics and very IT.
tie with his official duties. He is too busy
keeping the machine IN repair to waste
time in doing his work, and 1t is time that
a wholesome lesson was taught to this
class Of public servants. II a few care
less and Indifferent city officials were sent
10 tho peniientiary 20 encourage the
others as Noltaire once said. the effect
on municipal government throughout the
country would soon be appreoiable. Official
.carelessness has well earned scourg-
ing.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Nor cRAY-wILLIE HEARsT.

AS an adviser OF the Democratic
party Of course we are disqualified,
yet as an onlooker we have an opinion,
and that Union may not be altogether
vaiueless because it comes from the
outside. Judge Cray declares that hts
ambition does not lead in the direction
Of the presidency and lauehingly re-
marks that he cannot decline u nomi-
nation that has never been rendered
This is a position that is creditable and
proper in enc whose name is being dis
cussed in connection with the nomina-
tion for the high office; but 1t is also
safe to say that should he be named
at ST Louis he would accept. It IS 2
nomination that none declines.
IT is somewhat amusing to see the
swarm Of Ininuiians hurlng their
darts al this giant BE is the only man
IN the party who measures up 10 the
presidential standard. lie is the only
man in the party who commands na-
tional attentiou; oid Yet the Demo-
cratic party of DeldNyafc nnds IT'S ideals
IN William jennings Bryan OF Ne
braska. asd Willie Hearst of the New
York Journal OF course IL Democrats
wish to commit suicide Republicans
Will gladly participate in the obsequies;
but it is comment on Delaware TO
see this lack of state pride when it has
such an excellent opportunity to dis
play itself
There is AN assumption n certain
quarters that Judge Gray represents
sentiments which find little approval in
Delaware This IS based on the be-
lief that an the votes cast for Bryan
Represented a belief in the Kansas city
platform. This may prove to be a
great error thousands of Delaware
Democrats voted that ticket because It
bore the label Democracy. And in proof
of this fact, 8. is woll to remember
that at The last Democratic state Con-
vention on proposition TO endorse
the Kansas city platform, the Bryan
men were beaten.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
GOSSIP ABOUT SOME PEOPLE

ern section OF the city and keeps them In
repair by his own efforts, not only saving
Expenses. but providing work for his &C.
tive hands.
There is a popular and enthusiastic fire.
man in the Twelfth ward. He is Horatio
II. Grubb. Since the institution of the
Union Fire Company in that section OF
the city. he has become imbued with the
spirit necessary to the welfare OF an ac-
tive fire company.
Friends Of Lewis L. Wilcox past CON-
mander Of DUPONT Post. No. 2. are MAX
ing an active canvass among the men,
bers Of the G. A. r. OF this State for this
popular veteran. He is a candidate for De-
lpartment Commander OF Delaware and
his past record as a soldier should en-
title him TO the position.
A few weeks at Atlantic City during the
summer season Is a hobby Of DR.. Harry
NJ. First. The congenial physician is
lanxiously awaiting the good old summer
time" for his trip to the seashore.
Although the tile business occupies a
great deal of the time of Charles Sim
mons he can always find time TO give the
organizations to which he belongs his at
ltentlon. Mr.. Simmons is prominent in a
number Of secret societies.
Residents OF Rising Sun look upon
George Frizzle as one or their most prom.
inent citizens. Mr.. Frizzle Is authority
on all matters OF interest to that suburb
and IS well posted as TO everything that
Although a prominent member Of the
goes on there.
Young Mems Democratic Club. Benjamin
Allen has host Of friends in both political
parties. During his term as deputy collec-
tor Of ports Mr.. Allen became well-knowr
throughout the State.
Members OF the Wilmington Lodge OF
Elks never lost a chance to enter Into a
conversation with Robert Baird one OF the
Heading members Of the lodge. Mr. Baird
is very convincing as well as interesting
talker.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
EDITORIAL OPINION
And in Leap Year.

ana W Leap YEAR
From the Flttsburg Dispatch.
Segregation Of The junior collegians at
the University Of Chicago, according to
Dean George II. Vincent, may be the PAN
acea for good many university Ills. III
is going to work out educationally and So
sally" he gleefully remarks in his re-
port 10 the President. Segregation seems
like a biggish word, but then surely a col
lege dean should be entitled to use one If
any person might.
1t may work out all right, but it Will do
away wiki a lot of fun for the poor iu-
niors. Many a tender glance will be nip
ped IN the bud. and many furtvely pass
ed note will now remain unpenned. There
seems 10 be little sentiment in the hearts
of these learned seignors-' They all
seem to have forgotten their youth be-
cause they have. squabbled for and against
co-education for long time now. Alas for
CUPID, It is TO be segregation at Chicago.
and this leap year, too! The girls won't
have bali chance.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06

The cultiyating and growing OF fancy
varieties Of apples Is the hobby OF Charles
Brown. one Of the foremen at the Penn
sylvania iailroad carshops. At his home.
over the Brandywine, he has several trees
and is an expert at grating one variety
10 another. His efforts have been very sue
cessfu as many Of his friends can TESTIFY.
No effort IS being spared by Superinten-
dent Chauncey p Holcomb TO make the
Wilmington and New Castle Railway a
success. HIS having a car wait until the
close Of the Elwood trial on Tuesday night
Ito bring the Wilmington delegation home
was commented upon by all who were ae-
commodatcd.
Among Wilmington horsemen there arc
few more enthusiastic than Herbert n.
Fell He is interested in all kinds Of
horsey things but his particular hobby is
tandem driving. He has one of the best
tandem pairs in the city.
Although he has been on the police
force but few months Patrolmen Frank
Jones has made several important arrests.
He is thoroughly acquainted with the
district to which he was assigned.
There are few people in wilmington who
appreciate good photography as does j.
r. Cummings. No matter whether he
makes them or not he is always interested
in good work. He has made several inven-
ti6ns that are being used by many people
in the business and has made a picture OF
a large number Of prominent Wilmington
persons.
One Of the most popular policemen in
the city Is operator Andrew Harkins.. His
sunny disposition has won for him a host
Iof friends. No one has ever been heard
to speak an IN word Of him and as one OF
his acquaintances recently said, it would
be impossible not to like him.
Though retired from active business
Charles l.. Blocker, a well-known Ger.
man resident Of this city is never salts.
fed unless he has something to do. He
owns a number OF houses IN the southwest
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
THE PLAYS AND PLAYERS

The program arranged for the third and
last subscription concert to be given here
this season by the Philadelphia Orches-
ira, which will take place at the Grand
Opera House. Monday evening, February
s. Is one Of the finest ever put together
by Conductor Scheel. II opens with Men
delssohns beautiful overture to the Mid
summer Nights Dream" one Of the most
poetic compositions extant, which will be
followed by a saint-saens Concerto for
violoncelio and orchestra 10 be played by
Herman sandby, the famous first eel
list OF the orchestra and "A 'cellist of in
lternational reputation. The third number
will be Brahms Symphony No. 2. The
symphony is always the piece de resist
ance" OF the program naturally, and in
this instance "a well worthy Of the place.
THE fourth number. which consists Of two
movements from Dr. II. } stewarts S
"AIontezuma Suite" Is particularly inter-
esting because of the fact that its COM
poser Is an American who is at present liv-
+ ing ia California and whose work has al
READY attracted favorable comment both
/ IN this country and abroad. The program
win close with Iiszt's Hungarian Rhap-
sody No. 6. which will bring the orches.
tra's Wilmington season Of 1854 10 q
triumphant ending.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06

be sure she got the right piece. Then
the young woman looked under the
table to find that there were half q
dozen pieces of gum there, which had
been deposited there by people who had
been there before
Troubles OF Having Double.
There are two young men in this
city whose friends think that they look
so much alike. Friends and acquain-
tances got them mixed. AS a result
both find themselves in peculiar posi-
tions. For the purposes OF this story
we will call them Tom and Joe. al
though they bear other names. One
day sometime ago Joe was approached
by a man on the street who said:
why did you not order that coal /
told you to order last weelS?" Now
Joe was surprised, but tried to explain
that this was the first he had heard of
it. He who wanted the coal would not
be convinced that he was talking to the
wrong man until mutual friend, who
happened along. identied Joe.
Recently Joe attended function
here and as he was about to sit down
to the table a prominent jeweler came
up to him and shaking his hand said:
Il am glad to see you here. saw your
wife this morning and she said you
were sick"
mot my wife" was the reply.
Eyes. your wife. She was In my store
this morning.
Joe knew he had not been sick and
that his wife was out of the city. He
did some tall thinking before he ar
rived at the conclusion that the man
must have taken him for Tom.
A few days ago. Joe was walking
down the street when well-known
photographer walked up to him and
said; II have those pictures Of you and
your wife ready.
What plctures?" was the astonished
reply.
You know. The last ones you had
taken. / shall send the bill to your
Office"
NO. no. did not have any pictures
taken and won't pay any bill. You are
crazy"
The photographer gave him one look
and then turning on his heel said. You
will pay"
Joe was nearly home before he
thought that his double must have
been the man photographed. To end It
all. he is thinking of growing a beard
TO end his troubles.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Variety in Lunch.

There is a saloon keeper in Market
street near Second who is the instigator
Of an innovation in free lunch. Lunch
IN the majority Of saloons in the city
usually consists of ham, bologne.
cheese, bread. etc, but this particular
host has departed from the beaten path
followed by his fellow dispensers Of
drinks. One day recently mince pie
graced his lunch counter and the fol-
lowing week he caused furor among
the habitues of his bar room by set
ting 'out a pan of bread pudding. 1t
took some time for them to get next
to what II WAS. One of their number,
acting as a committee, began an in
vestigation. After shaking his head in
'a doubtful way several times, the COM
mittee finally proceeded to taste the
contents of the pan. BE it recorded
that his report was favorable Bread
pudding was never eaten with such
relish.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
FOR TEMPERATE DISCUSSION.

In a leading editorial on 1.-THE Della
ware Negro" the Dover Index this
wesl. seeks 10 anaiyze the conditions
confronting as, and to suggest certain
remedies. While we do not agree with
its diagnosis nor its remedies IN an
particulars possibly because we have
been trained in another school Of med
icine) yet we do recognize a dispose
tion TO consider this as a sociological
question and one that should be treat
cd calmly and dispassionately by those
who love this State and who recognize
their obligations 10 society.
The time has passed for race hatreds
The TRADES OF Tnlman are no Longer
popular IN the South. and the disposi-
ton to make a pet Of the negro an,
to pampor him is no longer popular IN
Kew England. When the ballot wa,
placed in the hands of the negro h
assumed vast responsibilities. and whei
the white man gave him the ballot. n
also assumed responsibilities. How
have these duties been discharged? ]
Is a pertinent question. And how shal
we compel allmen TO regard their bal
lots as a sacred trust and to empha
size the dignity Of citizenship Tha
Is another pertinent question.
A discussion Of this problem by fhos
who are anxious to reach q proper SO
luton must do good But a discussio
by agitators who have no desire pa
10 gain temporary political adYanfas
'.'il do great damage, and sh9uld bS
Evening journal., 1904-02-06
Keep the Steam up.

The pipe that connects your business
with the water-mains Of commerce is
publicity. Neglect of the publicity pipe
means obstruction, and obstruction. if
unheeded. may mean "bust-up." Don't
srudge the expense of keeping the fires
going through the medium OF business
iiterature; don't think fires are un-
necessary; don't keep them so low that
the pipes arc always IN danger of free2-
Originality.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06

Alloway Just across the river evi-
IDENTIFY believes in the strenuous life.
A minister o. that town in addition to
his ohurchiy duties IS the local aue-
tioneer His wife teaches IN the pub
lie schools. tends to the home. is active
in church work and possibly writes
the sermons although we are not in
formed on that point.
Evening journal., 1904-02-06

There are no signs OF peace in the
Far East The only way now by which
hostilities can be averted is for one OF
tho contestants to yield its contentious,
and there seems to be no likelihood
of such a course. Everything indicato3
war-aad that almost Immediately.