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Evening journal., 1904-03-02
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
SUSSEX DEMOCRAT SAYS
GRAY is INELIGIBLE

just I know no c.ass Of men displaying
less political sagacity. neither knowing
what they want or how to obtain II, con-
ltinually voting TO impoverish themselves
and 20 enrich the ruling predatory classes.
The capitalist who originated the cry Of
honest dollar" never had such dollar
in his possession. His dollars are all taken
without compensation, from the pockets
Of those who earned them. II an honest
dollar by any possible chance should touch
lhls hand he would run VI through his
fingers pronounce it counterfeit, and pass
it over ITO charity and the poor. The gold
standard is the bankers scheme Of spolia-
tlon, yet to be fully developed and COM
lpleted in an asset currency. Upon this
measure Judge Gray stands with the cap
italsts and Republican party against the
people and Democracy
I One other issue remains upon which to
test Judge Gray's Republicanism-his re-
lation to imperialism ana foreign coloni-
cation. He signed the Spanish peace COM
missloners report that created the issue.
and gave the Republican party its policy
in relation 10 the question. The Repub.i-
can rarty simply adopted his report as a
party measure, and Judge Gray cannot
surely repudiate his own work. He is
Republican, then, upon every great ques-
tion that confronts the people and to even
discuss him as a possible Democratic Tres
iidential nominee stultifes the party.
For ten years he has openly defed De-
mocracy, opposed its every policy. and CO.
loperated in it's defeat. rejoicing in the
success Of the Republican party. His SYM
lpathles are with the aristocratic element.
the predatory class. and his whole clnind
and influence have been exerted in their
lbehalf. No man in America is closer TO the
corporations than he. peculiarly a cor
iporation candidate, and standing back Of
him, urging his candidacy. is The greatest
lcapitalistio combination In America, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. lie has
served this company faithfully and well
and they are not yet ready to dispense
with the service. Nobody knows how grear
is the influence OF this corporation, its
lramifcations are everywhere and States
arc but its pocket boroughs. Wherever
this influence extends it will be exerted In
his behalf. In the event of a Presidential
nomination money will pour out to make
his election sure, and we will have q ruling
lplutocracy in a re-Clevelandized Democ-
Tracy. Judge Gray is more acceptable to
the captalstlc class than is Theodore
Roosevelt, and the Delaware Democracy
should destroy his candidacy by declining
/ TO send a single delegate to St. Louis in
his behalf j. S. Prettyman. Jr.
Milford, Del, March ., 1904.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02

tremes the party VIII find middle
ground. Al least this suggests the only
possible common basis on which all
persons who sentlmentally are Demo-
Gratis can meet. II this Is the view Of
a majority Of tho party supporters then
exactly what Democracy is remains
to be determined by the next national
convention. But II the test Is to be
made along tho lines our correspondent
indicates, he reads out Of the party a
million or two-pcrhaps more-of those
who believe they are Democrats, and
who represent much Of the brains and
experience of the party
II IS intmated that Judg, Gray has
been the recipient Of too many favors
at the hands Of Republican Presidents
to be available for the Democratic
nomination. But he did not seek these
honors, and had he done so, he would
have sought IN vain As a patriotic
American citizen he performed the
duties which were placed upon .his
shoulders and when offered a place
on the bench, he accepted it. Had he
refused for political reasons he would
have shown "a narrow spirit and his
action would have been equivalent to a
declaration that no Democrat can with
honor accept position OF responsibility
and trust from President. unless that
President happens to be OF his own
party.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02

Editor OF The Evening Journal:
Judge Gray's political position is toe
clearly defined for the Democracy to con-
slider him Presidential possibility. and il
is Irrational and inconsistent for his
frieuds 10 urge his candidacy upon the
party with the issues that now separate
the TWO great parties he Is Republican
rather than Democratic
Under the old tariff issue, upon which
so many campaigns have been fought and
lost, Judge Gray advocated tariff foi
revenue against Republican protection.
But with governmental expenditure now
so enormous, a tariff for revenue is es-
sentially high and protective, and the dif-
ference between Judge Gray and the Re.
publican party has disappeared, and the
issue eliminated. 1t is now merely "a ques-
tion OF individual opinion I'm schedule ar.
lrangcment, with the amount fixed and
settled.
Opposing ali privilege legislation the
/ Democratic party is for direct taxation
and free trade. reducing the tariff as fai
as is expedient or possible, allowing nc
lplundering corporation protection under
law. With this purpose IN view 1t advo.
lcates an income tax to maintain the reve-
nue. that would otherwise be reduced in
lowering the tariff. This is the most right.
eous form OF taxation. adopted by nearly
all OF the civilized governments OF The
world, but the rich IN our country will moi
have 1t because It falls heaviest upor
them. the tariff and all indirect taxation
falling upon the poor. To this measure
Judge Gray stands with the Republican
lplutocrats, irreconcilably hostile, and
without an income tax we can have only
high tariff and protection.
Judge Gray joined the Republican party
In breaking down bimetallsm. the old
governmental method of issuing money
existing for more than a hundred years
free gold and free silver at 16 to /. The
Democracy did not want a change in the
monetary system bimetallism was In
favor OF the masses, but the Republican
party brought In the gold. standard, plu.
tocracy's innovation. Silver was destroyed
that the banks might issue the money Of
the country, banknotes taking the plac,
OF governmental money. The measure wa.
purely sumptuary, and yet the deludec
people, and even the most oppressed OF
ALL the farmers, have taken up the bank
er's cry Of dishonest dollar. bank note.
the best money In the world. never seem.
ing TO suspect It IS merely best for tn,
bankers. And now when the capitalisr.
and bankers meet q simpleton how do the,
address him? Do they not say you hay,
seed! you farmer?' and the comparison Il
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
MARBLE CAPTURED BEAR
Brun Had Escaped From Circus and
Had Chased Men.

After a big bear had chased most Of
the men out of the Jersey City freight
yards. Conductor Robert McArdle.
armed with a club and rope went out
10 give Bruin battle. Man and beast
met. The conductor made lunge at
the bear. 1t retreated. McArdle made
for it again This time it started on a
run. The railroad man was in pursuit.
After an exciting chase the animal was
finally captured and roped.
The bear proved TO belong to a cir
Gus that had winter quarters in Jersey
City and had escaped. When It was
returned the manager was profuse in
his thanks TO Mr.. -McArdle
Bruin had been wandering about the
city for some time frightening people.
A large crowd gathered after the bear
had been captured and the Wilmington
man was looked upon as hero.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
lvpee eRAYs AvAILAnlLIrY.

In accordance with our habit Of Civ
ing space FOR the expression Of all
honest views, within reasonable limits,
we print today letter from John $.
Prettyman, Jr, on the candidacy of
Judge Gray.
Concerning this contest IN the DEM
ocratic party we have only the interest
OF a spectator aside from the fact that
Judge Gray Is one Of our most distin-
guished citizens. and man whom all
Delawareans should delight to honor
for his splendid career. II is a pleas
ure TO note. then, that our correspond
ent makes his attack on the supposed
candidacy OF our eminent fellow towns
man solely on his record as the writer
understands and interprets it.
His availability all turns on the
question Of his Democracy. IN those
matters where Judge Gray has differed
from the temporary policy OF a majority
OF his party hc has naturally won Re-
pubilean respect and applause, because
they have felt that in these Instances
his sanity and wisdom were more
powerful factors in moving him than
the mere unreasoning cry OF party
regularity But the admiration his pub
lie career has excited is by no means
confined to Republicans. for there are
lifelong Democrats who regard Judge
Gray as one Of the best living expon-
ents Of Democracy.
But what is Democracy Is it tha
system which was embraced in tn,
platforms on which Mr.. Cleveland wai
elected. and which was amplhod b,
that ADMINISTRATION during bic elgh
years OF sfnoial nfeg II so. Judg
Gray may claim a Democracy who's,
souHdaess must Femsih unquestisned,
But II Democracy means the doc
trines Of lhe Kansas city platform, aa
il flat is - be the iafqJ1bia tesi, thc
{ judge Gray Is eestaialy not pema
1sat.
Now there is possibility tha
Aeftasf n tnese systsmS FesrsssAt
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Evening journal., 1904-03-02
PUSEY & JONES COMPANY BUSY
There are Forty-one Vessels at Plant
Undergoing Repairs.


Never before in its history has the
plant of the Pusey & Jones Company
been so busy as at present With the
large number Of orders for paper ma
chinery and the building of boats the
plant has work enough to keep it go
ing night and day for several months.
In all there are forty-one vessels OF
different descriptions at the yards Of
the company undergoing repairs and
reconstruction.
A contract was received on Monday
for the building of steamship for the
Wharton Fisheries. The new boat will
be 1856 feet long. % feet beam and .
feet deep. II will be equipped with
fore and aft vertical compound service
condensing engines and will have one
boiler Of Scotch sype. 1t is to be COM
Ipleted and delivered by the first OF
June.
Yesterday the local firm received a
contract from the oxford Paper Com
pany, of Maine, for three two-drum
winding machines. The contract will
aggregate about $1,000.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
The DanIs Of Englnnd's Museum.

The Bank of England has a curious
museum. in which the principal exhib-
its are its own notes.
Among them is a note for a penny.
which was issued by mistake and
bought back by the bank for S25. An
other is n note for f1.000.000.
A third is a bank note which was
found inside a Goldfish caught off the
Newfoundland banks. and a fourth is
note which was in circulation for
over century and half before Il was
presented for payment
There are many forged notes in The
museum, theiF value aggregating many
millions Of dollars. and there are also
some mates which WeFo uncovered by
digsss from the sunken wreck ef the
RFltish TpF snip Enrydiee,
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
Ths Russian Ambas.ador a washIn

The Russian Ambassador at Washing
ton complains at the attacks of the
American press on Russia, and of
the evident disposition Of our peo-
pie TO sympathze with Japaa. our
press and people feel no restraint In
criticislng our own government in
time Of war; and they win hardly
speak In whispers because they fear
TO offend Russian sensibilities. Aside
from the merits Of the cause the In
genulty, activity and energy OF Japan
command admiration.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02

II the Party Name under which Regu-
lar Republicans have waged their
battles is 20 obnoxious to the Unions,
and II Union Republican Is name
that stands for all that Is right and
honorable, why do the leaders Of that
aggregation evince such a desire for
an exchange? Should they succeed
IN stealing the Sleeps garments,
would we have any dihnculty In de-
tecting the old wolf in his new dis
guise?
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
Mr.. MOWBRAY TO LECTURE
Many People III in NewpOrt-Improve.
rnents to Glue Factory.
Special to the Evening journal.

Special % the Evening Journal.
Newport, March 2.-The Rev. A. S.
Mowbray Of Port Deposit, Nd. pastor
Of the NJ. E. Church at that place. and
formerly pastor of this church, will give
lecture on his travels through England
Scotland and Germany tonight in the NJ
Z. Church Of this place.
There has been more illness in this towr
this winter than for many years past
Some member Of every other family is
confined 70 bed and in many cases tho
whole family is in at once.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
CHURCHMAN FOUNTAIN HERE
Will Be Erected as Soon as Frost
Leaves the Ground.

William Bancroft presided at the reg
ular meeting Of the Park Commission
yesterday afternoon. President Will
liam NJ Candy did not attend the ses-
sion.
As soon as the frost leaves the ground
the Lieutenant Clarke Churchman
fountain viii be erected at the Boule-
ward and Washington street. The fouQ-
tain arrived in Wilmington several
days ago.
The monthly expenses sof the COM
mission amounted to $970SS. The
treasurer reported a balance in bank of
S5.756.79.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
rnxIor remporArv Recordsr.

Grand Master Workman James r.
Saville has designated Thomas S. Tay-
lor. prominent member of the A. o.
Z. W., to take charge of the records
In the Office Of the grand recorder until
the place made vacant by the death
of Charles r. Woods is filled.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
HsId smsI.sr Lsst Evenlna.

The RepeyoleHt pionesr Literary Asso-
cia,iop he'd q smoker last evening IN
their rooms, Eighth and Market streets.
John Brady made az inieTesting address
on me iifa Of ..Gsaestene for 1rs.and .
The Itsg. J. J. colnolly, ohaFlaip. else
made sn insrEesiye aedfess n behalf OF
ne msnhfrs.
Durins ihs egeaing August Aoaerman
ssns sesersi sslsetisns sna |AilaH HeH-
nis7n feeitei,
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
ONE lpgA oE PATRIoTIsM.

General Woods forces on the island
of sulu had an engagement with the
Morros the other day IN which the
forces Of the enemy were reduced from
5000 to Is. The Every Evening says
that these people were inspired by a
patriotism as pure and as fervont as
that which inspired the forefatAers of
this Republic when they entered upon
the war Of the Revolution"
That is a trine hard on our fore
fathers. but the Every Evening has
ever had tenderness towards the
more savage and polysamous tribes Of
the Philippine Islands; and keeping
this in mlud. we can forgive a part of
It's enthusiasm.
Our contemporary is authority for
the statement that these tribes which
have given US the most trouble are
shareholders and polygamists. ana
yet, strange to say, lt thinks they are
inspired By sentiments that make our
own forefathers look TO their laurels.
But Il seems that a goodly number Of
the Morros have united with our SOL
diers in keeping the peace and in try
ing to put down the foolish nsurrec-
tons. Presumably we must regard
these peaceful Morros as very bad per-
sons. Incapable Of feeling the noble
thrill Of patriotism which inspires their
more blood-thirsty brethren.
VIC fear that there are many de-
scendants OF our 'liberty-loving" fore
fathers who viii fail to regret the
Moro casualties, and there may oven
be those who think the fifteen who cs-
capped are lucky, and viii be still more
lucky II they avoid being hanged.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
Leave Tuesday for ,Eriseo.

Notices were sent out yesterday by
Attorney General Ward to the wit
nesses who are to go to San Francisco
to appear against Mrs. Cordelia Botkin
on a charge OF numbering Mrs. ]. P
Dunning and Mrs. j. D. Deape. OF
Dover, that they will depart for the
West on Tuesday next.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
pireotors, Meetinn Postnoned.

Directors Of the Y. NJ. c. A. post
poned their meeting which was to have
been held last night until Friday even
ing AS Tuesday came on the first OF
the month it was impossible to get all
the bills cleared up and the reports
complied in time for tho meeting last
night.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
THE ESQUIMO

eats lots of blubber, the
N North-woodsman eats
lots Of fat pork and
the Norwegian fisherman
takes lots of cod liver oil.
They are all heat-produc-
ing foods.
SCOTS Emulsion is the
best protection against
colds, grippe and ppeu-
mehia, because it is q
heat and fat producing
food of the highest
quality
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
THERE is NO OTHER WAY

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We will be glad have you pay years
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You can get 700 votes to be counted in The
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Evening journal., 1904-03-02
What a Thing Is Liberty Tho 4patl

What a Thing Is Libertyl Tho "patri-
otlc" Dominicans exercising the in
alienable rights that ever character
lie savages. whether they be Do
minicans or Morros. have seized an
American steamer and converted her
into a gunboat. This will doubtless
lead our autocratio and inperiais-
tic administration to demand redress.
But a liberty flowing" people should
not be called to account.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
An Annual Fire Parade partlclpated m

An Annual Fire Parade participated In
by all of the Wilmington companies,
has been suggested. II could be
made the occasion Of the yearly in
spection and we all should enjoy il.
Occasionally we see our gallant fire.
fighters at work, but to see them all
together In bright uniforms and per-
fect equipment would be very pleas
ant and profitable.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
ONE MINUTE SESSION
Only Three Cases Called in City, Court
This Morning.

City Court was in session one minute
this morning. Only three prisoners
were arraigned and justice was quickly
satisfied.
John Kirk was sentenced to pay q
fine of SO and costs for drunkenness
For the same offense William 4. Ad-
dix was fined 81.
The case of Giuseppe De Nero
charged with assault and battery was
dismissed.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02

A New York life Insurance company
holds ss.OoOOoo worth Of Russia's railway
securities.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
Have Neu Hsard

evJomd.lit Fhat Make y-ou Hungry
It's a new one. we Eill play il for you
al tapPipeSttG agY
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
A HALT TO IMPROVEMENTS.

The decision Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad to dlscontin,I the work on
betterments. save those which are abb
solutely necessary to complete. natur-
ally sets the public questioning. Right
here in Wilmington an important work
VIII be halted and the completion OF
the elevated and the new station are to
be postponed, nobody can say for how
long. Coming az an official declaration
of Its policy. We must credit it. but IL
IS not like the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
It has spent many millions on inn
provements in the last few years. but
every dollar is amply secured in the
increased value these bettennents give.
1t has wisely been building for the
future. and all of this expenditure may
be relied upon in time TO help pay
dividends.
The large sma already expended on
the elevated structure in this city,
however. VIII pay no dividends. and
the money it has already cost win earn
nothing til the whole is complete. The
new station Is needed badly. and It Is
unfortunate that the public expectation
Of better accommodations are not soor
TO be realized.
We do not know what Is back OF thii
policy, but it is difficult to see sum
cient motive. The ability Of the com
pany to float a new loan at low rat
Is unquestloncd. Possibly the purpos
IS TO concentrate all efforts toward
improving the philadelphia termina
and IN getting into New York. yet i'm
proyements 10 the lines is as import
ant as 70 give them adequate terminal.
If China JsiHs In the Fistt iE the ia
East nRbgdy can fGresee the conse
apeROes or Rtere the var VIII eHc
She Is storing arms, maHufscturln
p0wder and massing troops. II
lInportant to remeMber that ghinl
has faF srsafer grievance asaiFs
i}asxa tha# has IsRAH.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02
Theatrical Notes

THE Lighthouse by the Sea-" melo-
dnama above the average. will close a sue
cessful engagement at the Lyceum The
atre tonight. Tomorrow afternoon Nellie
McHenry will appear in "M'liss."
Two large audiences attended the per-
formances Of the Frankie Carpenter Stock
Company at the Opera House yesterday
Afternoon and last night. The company is
an excellent one and the plays are well
.costumei and staged. This afternoon IAN
American Princess" is being given and to-
night the attraction viii be From Pow
erty to Riches
''The Vinegar Buyer" the play IN
which Ezrl Kendall has been staring in
this season with great success. is woven
about the character Of ]. whitcomb
Rileys Jap Miller" a poem which has
been read and laughed over in every
household in the land. Mr.. Kendall and
his excellent supporting company will be
at the Opera House next Tuesday night.
Evening journal., 1904-03-02

ENTERED At rmE WuNuNcroN Posr
OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER
The Washington times., 1904-12-31
MURDERER CONfESSES,
YET JURY ACQUITS
Curious Case Which Emphasizes the
1ncapability of Italian Crimi-
nal Law.

ROME. Dec. BIN spite of his con-
fession Alberto oIivo has been again
acquitted on the ehargerof numbering
his wife.
When tried in June last he was ac-
Quilted on the charges of murder and
Inansiaughter- In consequence of the
Ieeiins aroused by this ludicrous exhibi-
uon OF justice the government was com
PEELED to quash the verdict.
The judge ordered a fresh trial. and
OiNo was in the meantime confined in
a private asylum because of his strange
behavior Today Prof. Lonbroso ex-
pressed the opinion that the prisoner
was not responsible for his actions; and
a second acquittal followed
Ihe case emphasizes the incapa bility
OF the Italian law courts
The Washington times., 1904-12-31
MORE SUBMARINE
CRAFT FOR RUSSIA

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Dec 31-Two
more Lake submarine torpedo boats have
been completed at the plant of the New-
port News Shipbunding and Dry Dock
Company, being the fourth and fifth,
aside from the Protector, sold some time
ago 20 Russia.
1t is practically admitted that the
submarines are for Russia, and it is
understood the two finished this week
VIII be put aboard q steamer at once
and taken to Russia, and from there
win be sent to the Baltic fleet
The Newport News Shipbuilding and
Dry Dock Company Is not building the
submarines. as was at first expected
The Lake Torpedo Boat Company is
building them having leased a part of
the big shipbuilding plant at Newport
News and gathered a force of over 200
skilled workmen. The employees are
working day and night and Sundays on
submarines.
Capt Simon Lake. president of the
Lake company. had an interview recent
y Wi.h Paul Morton. Secretary of the
Navy. and is reported TO have stated
that he wanted 4 competitive and NOT
comparative test OF his new boat
Simon Lake y, and a side by side test
The Washington times., 1904-12-31
FOUR MEN WOUNDED
IN STRIKERS RIOT
Employees of Steel and Wire Plant
Seek to Punish Man Who
Worked Too Hard.

HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. a.-At least
four men were wounded and fifty shots
exchanged in a desperate riot which
took place last evening at the Lake
Shore depot in Indian Harbor while
several hundred employees of the, Arnerf-
can Steel and Wire Company and a
large crowd Of theatergoers were wait
ing for the train to Chicago.
trouble has been brewing at the steel
mills, where l,Soo men are employed, ever
since Tuesday. Fifty men in the ship
ping department. it is alleged. objected
te the amount of work done by a man
Tamed Kroner Superintendent Wright
refused TO discharge Kroner and the
men struck Their places were i'm
mediateiy filled and the strikers then
began still hunt for Kroner.
FRIDAY night they laid in wait for him
as he came from work and when he
saw them he opened fire with his re-
yolver. The strikers returned the fire
Kroner lodged into the crowd and the
bullets whistied through the air in
every direction -.
kroner finally eluded the mob and got
away on the train.