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Evening journal., 1904-01-16
DEVELOPING
BETTER TASTE IN ART

America has developed marvelously
In the matter of material wealth in
the last quarter of a century, but all
OF her advance is not in this direction.
We are developing a taste for art. BY
this il is not mean that the million
aires have ceased to BUY colored can
vas by the yard and have learned to
distinguish originals from copies. but
that the masses have better taste and
have discarded chromos for reproduce
tions Of the works Of the masters.
Twenty-Five years ago the homes Of
the well-to-do We're filled with mon
strosities. There We're cheap repro
ductions Of Presidents with a border
OF eagles and star-spangled banners.
Perhaps "a group of family portraits
graced the wals-portraits that look
ed as though they We're painted after
the victims We're dead and lost some
thing OF human expression. Then
there We're cornucopias stuck up with
shells and filled with despondent
grasses that dropped disconsolately.
In some sections It was even fashion
able TO have arranged on the wall a
series OF conln-plates to lend an at
mosphere of cheerfulness to the home.
All that has been reformed and the
camera has been chiefly responsible.
In the first place an amateur with a
camera can go out and take pictures
OF landscapes In which there are OBJ
jects that really look like trees, and
something that resembles a running
stream. That Is cheaper besides be-
ing great improvement over the
art" daubs of our fathers-and our
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
rnaer the Ample BIossoms.

'How sweet. how pure, they arer'
she said. breathing in the fragrance of
the apple blossoms on the branch he
bent down for her
Like your-like a maiden's love-" he
added, with designed sentimentality.
"And how quickly they wither and
come TO naught-another similarity, "
she said. with malice aforethought,
heading him off.
"Or turn hard and sour and I'LL us
with pain and anguish II. like silly lit
tie boys, we think we like them" he
amended grimly, aware Of her object
For half a second she looked into his
scowling eyes with a relenting twinkle
growing in her own.
"But if we have a little patience they
grow sweet and wholesome again, and
and delicious for domestic uses--pies,
for instance" she whispered between a
laugh and a sigh.
The scowl turned into a bewildered
stare. Then Providence sent him a
spark Of intelligence.
Mabel he cried eagerly, seizing her
Mabel. 1 adore apple pies"
"And-and, Jack, l make very good
ones" she murmured demurely.
And then-all the apple blossoms
dushed a delicate pink.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
EDITORIAL OPINION
How to Live Long.
an, tlo fsio.,ol,,,J I 4o.

'fNFF ~ EfNN &SHHs
From the Cleveland Leader.
Goldwin Smith, the famous historian,
educator, journalist and essayist. who
is the most distinguished figure In the
literary life of Canada, has brought
out a good deal OF comment on the
problem Of old age, with mental and
physical soundness, by his own opin-
ion Of the influences which have help
ed him celebrate his eightieth birth
day IN good health and able to do
brilliant and valuable work IN his
chosen fields Of labor
Prof Smith thinks that he owes
much to his freedom from hard tasks
In school or otherwise when a little
boy. He was a slckly child, and his
chance of even average length of days
seemed poor. But he was allowed
much freedom. in boyhood. to roam
the fields and play instead OF stick
ing closely 70 books or taxing his
mind severely. 1t is hardly necessary
to say that Goodwin Smith was still a
young lad however, when he began to
work very zealously in school. and at
Elton and in the university he was a
brillian student. Another point he
makes much of Is his lifelong habit Of
working in the early morning rather
than late at night and getting sleep
In the hours of darkness. natures time
for rest. He also testifes to his con-
stant care as to outdoor exercise and
his moderation IN eating and drink
ing.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
GOSSIP ABOUT SOME PEOPLE

get some of the conceit taken out of
him by crossing hands with Frank
Hyland. city lineman. He is about as
well versed on things electrical as the
game and under his administration
the wires Of the city have never been
in better shape.
Delaware game has never been bet
ter protected than under the guardian
ship of Walter Witsil, who is employed
by the Delaware Game Protective AS
sociation as warden. He is untiring
in his efforts and they have been high
ly successful.
That all the Pennsylvania railroad
employees should get their mail on time
seems TO be the chief object OF George
Feeney, postmaster at French street
station. There is probably not a more
popular man in the employ Of the COM
pany than he.
The manner in which Horace G.
Eastburn conducted the case of Cur
It's L. Samuels, charged with murder
in the Court of oyer and Terminei
has been favorably commented on by
many of the older members of the bar
Mr.. Eastburn was admitted to the bar
about two years ago. but conducted
the case in a way which would do
credit to many attorneys who have
had many years experience.
For a number Of years p. l.. Moody
has been prominently identified with
horses and he is considered an author
ity on the subject in this city. Mr..
Moody knows how to handle the reins
and brings in many winners at the
Horse Show matinees
There is no attache Of the county
courts who is better known TO the per-
sons who frequent the Court House than
Balliff John Manlove. He has held
that position for number Of years
and during that time has taken charge
of juries I'm many prominent cases
both criminal and civil
shorter name for the Delaware
and Chesapeake Canal is something
which Thomas II. Savery thinks should
be advocated. He claims the names OF
all the big canals Of the world are
short and suggests that Delaware
would be an appropriate name for the
one that passes through this State.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16

Down at the station Nerue nearu n
sound which sent her rushing out to
the platform. Away up the hill she
could see a freight train coming down
at a terrific rate of speed. The whistle
cord seemed to be in the hands Of n
lunatie. for the whistle was sounding
in strange, unearthly shrieks. As she
watched it something struck her as
being strangely familiar about the way
the whistle was sounding. All of q
sudden it struck her there was meth
Cd in the shrieks, and that, interpreted
by the Morse code, they were saying,
"BN, BN, BN," her station call This
was continued for n few seconds, and
then began: Broke in twol Throw
derailing switch when first section is
past station" Three times this was
repeated, and then the engine went
around the curve at the farther end Of
the loop, and she could hear the whis-
tie only family. -....
But she heard enough, and when
Jimmie's engine whizzed past the sta
ton with his white face pressed close
ly against the glass at the side of the
engine cab he saw Nettie standing at
the switch. When the last car in the
part of the train which still remained
intact had passed the frog he saw her
throw all her weight on the switch
handle, and the signals told him that
every one Of the cars which were fol-
lowing him would pile themselves un-
gracefully. but harmlessly, on the soft
earth Of the cornfield. Bringing his
engine to a stop, he ran back to the
station and on to the siding in ample
time to let the passenger train pass
him.
The train master examined Jimmie
very closely as to the necessity Of pill
ing valuable freight cars on useful ag.
ricultural land and passed the case up
to the division superintendent. He ex-
amined the papers carefully, made
some notes on the bottom of them and
referred the whole matter to the su-
perintendent Of motive power. When
Jimmie walked out Of the office he was
a full fedged engineer and had been
congratulated on his presence OF mind.
And the superintendent of motive pow
er congratulated him again a month
later when the railroad lost the serv-
ices of the telegraph operator at Ben
son station and Jimmie got wife.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
z. TAINALL WARNER

The community has had few men
like f. Tatnan Warner. who was laid
TO rest yesterday. The voice of the
culogist runs 10 praise, but in this in
stance not much that is commendable
and pleasing can be said that isn't
literally true. He was business man
Of the better type. accommodating his
wealth from the careful manaeement
Of those enterprises which were ne
cessary and beneficial to the commune
ity. Sane, sound. enterprising ana
honest are the words that the business
world have applied TO him.
AS normal human being, he de-
voted a part OF his time and his
means TO religion. not as a perfume
tory duty, but as a faith that was a
part Of his life. The church ana It's
objects found in him friend and a
supporter, and the faith that he held
he was ready TO proclaim.
In politics he had decided convic
tiesss, a-.@ yas ready to make sacri
fees Tor them. When there was t.
question Of decency or expedicncy h,
chose the former Thus. e. Tatnal
Warner was many-sidod man-aIer
and honest In business. In religion ane
in public affairs. The community il
richer for such man. ana noeds NOR
like him.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16

PAW-PAW
Challenges the Interest of the
Scientific World.

Munyon's Paw-Paw is scientific in
that it properly presents to the mater
ia medica-to the medical profession
and to the sick and suffering the active
principleship of the fruit of the carica
papaia paw Paw, in its most eligible
form.
1T accomplishes digestion surely and
perfectly. 1t makes the most of the
food. Makes the best of the food AS
sures perfect assimilation. 1t perfects
the several fluids that have to do with
digestion and makes dyspepsia impos-
sible.
1T cures Catarrh through a physio-
logical action which removes all foul
and unhealthy mucocs Of a catarrhal
character. 1t renovates the mucous
surfaces, drives out the catarrhal poi
son wherever it finds lodgment cleans
house, as IL were, and in so doing cures
Catarrh or Gastritis. and restores
healthful conditions"
If you have Dyspepsia, try IL.
If you are Nervous. try il.
If you are respondent, try it,
If you are weak and run down. try
it.
Cast away all tonics. all medicifies
and all stimulants and let Munyon's
Paw-Paw make you well. 1t will lift
you into the high attitudes Of hope and
hold you there. 1t will give exhilara-
tion without INVESTIGATION.
Sold by all Druggists. Large bot
ties 81. Munyon's Laxative Pills csc.
a bottle.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
BILL
PARSONS
COLUMN
-
(PUBLIsHED
Now AND THEN.

mothers, too, for all Of them We're
made to study art, and they had TO do
something to justify their teaching,
God bless theml
Then few years ago some man
with a camera conceived the idea Of
going to the great art galleries of
Europe and making photographs Of
the masterpieces. The idea wasn't
popular at first. The custodians Of
these art treasures held up their hands
in horror II would be sacrilege! But
little by little the man with the cam
era forced his way in. He got into
the Louvre and then into the Vatican,
and the rest was easy. He hunted
out great works hidden i'm gloomy state
chambers that only the artists and the
bats ever frequented. and his camera
reproduced them with all fidelity. And
the result is that IN our American
homes there hang faithful copies Of
the great art works of the world, the
originals of which would cost king
ransom; and these beautiful photo
graphs have cost but few pennies
each.
When in these days you hear per-
sons talking of groupings, light and
shade, perspective, backgrounds and
fairgrounds the chances are that you
have stumbled into a conversation OF
amateur photographers and not of
young painters. AS a consequence, al
most everyone has art ideas that a
few years ago We're rare, for since we
cuold not all go to the galleries of
Europe we have brought their great
masterpieces to us.
Bill Parsons.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
NAME ONE nrHE peLAWARe.u

The Cramps Company. It is said.
has secured tbs contract for the two
battleships authorized by Congress
the Mississippi and the Idaho. These
viii be among the most powerful bat
tleships Of the navies of the world.
both in offensive and defensive work.
Their required speed is sixteen and
one-half knots as against eighteen and
nineteen required in the Maine and
Georgia respectively. But what is lost
in speed it is expected viii be more
than made up in armament. They arc
Of greater breadth OF beam. which will
give them stability, and they carry
heavier guns than most Of our battle
ships.
IN this increase of the navy we are
reminded OF a query recently pro-
pounded to us: why should not Della
ware have the honor OF battleship
named for her? and we answer why
not? We are inclined TO think that It
is because we have not demanded it,
or haven't insisted with sunicient en-
phasis.
There is much 70 be said IN favor Of
the proposition. We We're among the
original thirteen States. the first to
ratIfy the Constitution, and we are one
of the seaboard states. We have fur
nished TO the navy many distinguish
ed officers and one great admiral In
addition to this. the name Delaware is
borne by a great bay and river. and
is a part Of the designation Of two cam
ais, both OF which in time may bear
battleships. SO why should there not
be a great battleship bearing the proud
name of "rhe Delaware?"
We call the attention of our Congress
sional delegation to this and trust tfat
they win keep it in mind. They can
point to the proud record Of our sons
both in helping to create and TO main
tain our government in legislation,
in diplomacy and in the service, both
on land and on sea. II we are not en-
titled to the dict'nction why is Idaho?
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The Duke OF Roxburghe has resigned
his commission as a lieutenant i'm the
Blues" Having married American
millions, he doesn't have to have them
now.
In response to the many expressions
OF sympathy that have come from
other cities Chicago can only reply with
the hopo that it may never be her duty
to respond in kind.
A Washington newspaper advises
the Democrats to vote tlfe Republican
ticket at the next presidential election
something that many Of them hava
been doing for the past ei. years.
II friend IA need was friend in
deed he would occasionally hang up
some etheF fellow,
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
Hung Up Canvass.


Beween two houses in Franklin street
can be seen at any time large sheet
OF canvass completely dividing the porches
OF these particular dwellings. The ques-
blon IS often asked what good does that
sheet do hanging in that position. Both
houses are in the middle Of the block
and dhe canvass curtain is plainly noace-
able.
Along with others, a reporter for The
Evening Journal had his curiosity aroused
and made an Investigation. He discovered
that The canvass curtain had been put
up by one of the occupants OF the two
houses in a passion OF spite, and as a re-
suit me canvass has been given the name
spite curtain" by the nclghbors. It ap-
pears that the two families had falling
out and 10 set even one Of them put mp
the curtain cutting off the view Of his
nolghbor.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
THEATRICAL NOTES

"The Princess Chic" which viii be seen
at the Opera House this afternoon and
tonight is a beautiful opera comique. the
universal success of which must be some
what accredited to the four clever com
edians, Leary, Lane. Thomas and Bailey
THESE singers without any s'ap-stick on
horse play bring out in the most laughl
able fashion the fun which kirke la
shelle has written in his libretto. Vera
Michslena 3 the prima donna of the com.
pany and the shapely and colorfui chorus
adds must to the attractiveness of the
piece.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
Careful Of Lines.

did you ever notice how finely the
lines are drawn when people are cleaning
snow from their pavemeuts.' said a west
side resident the other day. when a
man cleans or his sidewalk he measures
with his eye almost to hairs breadth
50 rs not TO clean any snow from his
nelghbor's pavement. In some places
where an alley divides the houses the
snow has been left by those living on
either side. This leaves a strip of prob
ably two feet which could have been re-
moved By either resident IN a minute or
so."
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
Not Safe to Carry Money.

Dat man Taylor who d,ed at de hos
pital was fool" said q colorcd man. I'm
speaking Of ehe tragedy which took place
IN Tenth street stable on Tuesday niea,
by which John Taylor. colored. was fatal.
'ly injured and then robbed. II was tho,,,.b-
that Tay.or had from $50 to $50 on bie
person az the time.
He was not smawt 10 load himself dow,
"id so much money" the speaker went
lon to say. Il was out one night not ione
ago ana dere was five dollahs in de nor
DE bones come ma way and I suiped de-
com. tell yous when 1 put dat money IN
ma pocket ii stuck out like chickens
craw full Of Gavin, 70 it was an IN pennies
and five cent nickles.
i see wall eyed coon snealsln' outcn. 10
room, and say 90 maseff, Jim. 70 wanta
keep 30 eye sklnt TO dat spa,gt., deed I
did had TO 90 out through a narrer al
ley and wnen I stawts / draws ma. gun
bien by comes to q place where da was
a bawd often ds fence and stop. Iis aer
aaf coon Jumps fro De hole in dc fence w.d
him. @'-N -
prap dat bawd' ! say or I blow 70
Drains out, and l ram my gun I'm his
Lace Dont shoot, jim he h0.ler.
What 70 meang' 1 say: You eIttin too
lhsiy round heah.' 7 didn't mean nothin.
he say. and he drap de bawd and skin out
Oh no. it ain'e safe to saYe much money
ia yopF pocket"
Evening journal., 1904-01-16

Friends OF Fire Chief Michael r.
Conway hear with regret of his Illness.
The chief is an ardent fireman and his
inability to respond to alarms causes
him much worry.
Under the management of Clawson
X. Montgomery the business Of NJ.
Megary g. Son, furniture dealers, is
destined TO make rapid strides. The
new manager has been i'm the employ
OF Megary & Son for many years and
thoroughly understands the business.
That Police Sergeant Joseph How
gate is an Inventor very few of his
friends know. He is at present sta
toned at the police station for the pur-
pose Of registering dogs and has in
vented an automatic box-lilke arrange
ment to hold the tags. The box is a
unique affair and answers well the
purpose for which It was intended.
One baseball rooter in Wilmington
who is anxiously awaiting the opening
OF the coming baseball season Is Thorn
as Wilkinson. the weil-lSnown awning
manufacturer. There Is probably no
ilHA III iHt city btliCi acquainted WIN
the movements OF baseball players
during the winter months than he.
The selection of Chairman Joseph
McCafferty, of the Public Building
Committee of City Council. as one Of
the committee Of three that will in
spect all public places in the city to
ascertain what means of escape they
have in case of fire is considered a
good move. Not only does he repre-
sent City Council on the committee,
but his services win be valuable mas
much as he is mechanic Of good
ability and consequently has prac-
ticed eye with which to discern de-
fects.
Among the foremost vocalists Of
Wilmington Frank Mason holds Il
prominent place. His rich bass voice
has delighted many Wilmington au-
diences and added 70 this his dramatic
talent always makes him much
sought after man IN amateur theatri-
calls. His work IN the Temple Quar-
tette has been favorably commented
upon by all who have heard It.
Any person who has an idea he is
good pinochle player can probably
Evening journal., 1904-01-16

There is story in mo Wedding Bells
For Her." coming to the Opera House
next Wednesday afternoon and night
which goes straight to the hearts of the
theatre going public. The very pathos OF
the words composing the ititle is signif-
cant as indicating what is to follow. Mr..
Forester has dressed mo Wedding Belle
For Her with taste and ,avish disre-
gard for expense. The production is ono OF
the most elaborate ever put on the stage
and the company, which is an excellent
one, dn hts ensemble, includes well-known
artists.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
SOME STORIES OF THE DAY

The fond father was much nattered
with the account the principal gave of his
daughter, setting her for as devoted
to study and a model OF propriety AS nc
was about to make his adieu She casually
asked:
The child has seen no one-posluveiy
no one to distract her mind from her
books-except, Of course, her brothers. 70
Her brothers" echoed the father in
amazement.
Yes. indeedn replied the principal.
And You must be proud Of your five
manly sons"
Madam" the father exclaimed, "my
daughter is the only child"
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
pId Not Know Hls son..

When the schools were closing for tho
holidays few days before Christmas. G
doting father came TO Wilmington 10 es-
cort home bis pretty eyenteen-year-oli
daughter who was attending a young
wqman's boarding school here.
When ne came with her 10 the school at
the beginning OF the term It was under
stood that she was 20 apply herself close
ly to her studies end ~ have 10 callers
WhRteyeT,
Evening journal., 1904-01-16

If the Delaware delegation in Con-
gress gets all that It is after It win
show that the influence OF each MEM
Der is worth about s5.OoO,oOO. 1t takes
a pretty big Congressman to measure
up to that.
Evening journal., 1904-01-16

II you would be absolutely sure Of
receiving The Evening Journal every
day. either at your Office or residence,
leave your order with the nearest
agent-or send your order to The
Evening Journal and it viii be turned
over to the proper carrier. All papers
in the city are served directly by au-
thorized agents; all complaints OF ir-
regular delivery should be forwarded
to the Evening Journal Office to be
handed 20 the carrier.
Persons temporarily leaving the city
can have The Evening Journal for
warded to them and thus keep In touch
with events transpiring at home
Evening journal., 1904-01-16
TELEPHONES: /:
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The Evening Journal has long re-
cognized its duty and its mission. On
one hand it has had TO fight a strenu-
GUS battle for the honor and integrity
of the Republican party Of Delaware;
on the other hand il has had to fight
Democratic rascality and incompe-
tency. 1t has been a great task and
an unpleasant one. but we trust that
we shall remain equal to II.
While a great wing OF the Republi-
can party has refused to surrender to
n system Of fraud and corruption, even
TO beat Democrats. while It has per-
sistently maintained thae the first
duty OF the party was to purify itself,
what have we found inNthe ranks Of
Democracy A tendency to swallow
any dose rather than come TO open
rupture. one thing may be said Of the
Republicans that may not be said of
the Democrats: the former have ap-
piled the knife to internal cancerous
growths. while the latter have drawn
their garments over the spot OF cor
ruption allowing It to tester In it's con-
cealment.
The Evening Journal is and has
been, for a united Republican party
just as soon as that can come with
faults purged and hands clean. and not
before. II any Democratic contempo-
rary has been hugging the delusion
that we intended to give that party
comfort and support, he must have
given too great heed to the ISLANDERS
raised by Union Republicans. The
true history Of the last session of the
Legislature is sufficient to show the
hollowness OF Democratic pretenses OF
a liking fof Republican decency. In the
last analysis. Democrats like Demo-
cratic policies and Democratic success
above all else. and it is natural that
Republicans should like Republican
success.
There are those who are trying to
misinterpret our position. and TO these
we say in language that cannot be
misunderstood that II II is necessary
to continue the fight in the party FOL
the elimination Of man who should
now be regarded as eliminated; who
has debased and denled the party ant
who is now confronted by set oi
charges that to the average man
would be damning, we are ready foi
the fray. But with this factor elimi'
mated. we are for "a Republican part,
composed OF the elements we have. an,
no tests should be applied save thos,
Of true Republicanism--which are onl,
tests Of decencv and efficiency.