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Evening journal., 1905-01-02
Library book Thieves.

mo public library is safe from book
thieves. In the big libraries they have
spoilers to watch men who ask for
rare editions, but in the small Libraries
we must depend on the girls employed
who happen to detect a thief by
chance. If possible we catch the book
thief before he reaches the door and
ask him If he has not forgotten to have
the volume checked of at the registry
desk. If he is an old hand he says:
81 have forgotten my card, but I
will bring it around tomorrow
''IIe hands back the book and disapA
pears to reappear in that particular
brary no more for many months. IL
majority Of book thieves do not steal'
novels They go after works Of refer
ence, almanacs, year books and such
things, that most Of them probably
need in their business, but cannot az
ford to buy. That is why such vol
umes are nailed down in many libra
ries. have. actually known a woman
TO get away with a city directory I'M
der her cloak. New York Press.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
poRr ARTHUR EALls.

ID ORT ARTHUR falls at last. This
4 was the news dispatch which we
read this morning. although a few Of
the more conservative papers seemed
to have some doubt that the eapltula-
tlon had actually occurred. But whether
terms have finally been agreed upon.
the Japanese are in possession Of prae-
tlcany all Of the defenses command
ing the town and the harbor.
This is the second time the Japanese
have taken Port Arthur, and from their
present disposition and show OF deter
minatlon. II Will remain IN their possess
sion. Their fleet win now have base
and they can easily repair the land de-
lenses which they found to be almost
impregnabie. II may be assumed,
keeping in mind the evidence OF Japan-
csc character and material resources
that the Mikados nag VIII not soon dis
appear from this spot twice taken.
The siege and the defense Of Port Ar
thur viii become famous in history
and viii ofrer the student Of military
AFFAIRS an interesting study. II has
demonstrated beyond cavil the splendid
heroism Of both armies. and one is at &
loss which to admire more, the bravery
determination and resource OF the be
slegers or OF the beseged. Furthe
resistance was doubtless impossible
and to have attempted It would hav
meant uurder.
This is the GROWING disaster Tor Rus
STA. Her ray OF hope Is in the Balti
aeet Should Togo's squadron demolls
this. the war could hardly be maintain
cd. The plight of Russia is hecomin
almost pitiable.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
MaIs End FemaIe Ruyers.

From the London Truth.
Whereas some women win go into a
vast establishment intent on spending
certain sum. say. on an article OF
dress. and viii successfully scrutinize
half dozen things besides what she
originally wanted and retire without
buying any. a man win stray in without
any fixed plan OF purchase and win
sometimes purchase large quantities. OF
goods that he never dreamed OF want
Ing when he entered the shop.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
READABLE RHYMES


To a Turkey.
o luscious friend Thou Hest in regal
state
Thy tonder wings so cruelty pinioneu
tight,
Thy dainty flesh brown so crisp and
Hight
To set my teeth IN thee scarce can wait
Thy birth 20 Judge as early or as latei
For surely thourt delicious unto sight;
No mortal mouth but waters for a bite
OF thy stuffed comfort, baked and brown
ed by fate.
Ills but few days since down the poultry
yard
Thou stalkst with fellow turkeys. side
by side.
All, life is cruel Fate Is passing hardl
And in thy frizzled state thop fam mus
bide
In dew -besprinkied parsley leaves en-
powered,
untn by hungry youth or age devoured.
Cecil Arym, in the Critic.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

TN A MATTER Of such magnitude
4 as the selection OF plan for our
new water system We are not surprised
to find that all persons cannot reach the
sarae conclusion. AT one time the We'll
ain farm was regarded as the ideal TO-
cation for the reservoir and alters;
then attention was turned to the Rock
land dam as the site. After. time this
was apparently abandoned ana &c we're
told that the best site is in the Ninth
ward.
Now we have turned TO the Rockland
site again. and such steps have been
taken In binding the contracts for
water rights that it seems that we
must rexsid the matter as settled. The
consulting engineer is reported as
strongly opposed TO the selection Of this
site on the grounds of the great cost
vet the original plans FOR this same
operation were drawn under his sug-
sestiion and advice. Therefore the pub
nc is a little in the dark since the opln-
ions Of the same expert seem to be
conflicting.
Yet we are convinced that while the
cost win be great. the Rockland site "a
the best and as It provides for a sys'
tenn which should prove adequate for
half century. ana for the taking o.
water that is almost without pollution
we think that no more stumbling
blocks should be placed in the pathway
OF the commission.
The water rights involved will cos
more than two hundred thousand dol
lars. yet this. after all. is but a SINAI
part OF the cost, and IN an enterprise q
such magnitude the city should regar
lltself as fortunate that these right
have been secured on such reasonabl
terms. We are informed on what W
deem to be good authority that expert
have placed higher valoe on III
rights surrendered than the contract
for the city call for and II this is tru
1--WE are buying something now that ~
should In any event have to acqull
some time. and probably at a niue
larger figure.
Much Of the preliminary work has a
ready been done. Now let the new sy
2 TEN be pushed.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
'Tdf WORLDS NEWS


The WAR.
The japanese army besiaging Port Ar
thur followed up its victory IN the cap
ture Of sungshushan By s,ormins and TAX
ing II fort. two forts on Panlungshan
and the heights south OF IIousanyontao.
Hundreds OF Russians IA q bombproof at
sungshushan were buried BY the cNplo-
ION Of their own and the oncmy's mines.
'rhe japanese dug out lS2 Of the entombed
men, but $50 are said to be dead in the
ruins
-Four Russian torpedoboat destroyers
nude dash from Port Arthur and reach
ed chifu with dispatches from General
stoessel.
Two submarine torpedcbcats built at
Newport News and said to be destined for
Russia were put ON bdard the steamship
Adria. which nies the German flag.
WASHINGTON.
II was considered certain that Congress
win at this session enact legislation TO
expedite work on the Panama Canal
FOREIGN.
The Chicago evangelists, the Revs.
Reuben A. Torrey and Charles NJ. Alex
ander. began the last week Of their re-
vivai crusade in Liverpool with unique
methods.
IL was announced that the projected
revolution in Colombia was unsuccessful
Count Tisza, the Hungarian Premier
notified the Liberal seceders that Count
Andrnssys proposals were absolutely I'M
acceptable
For the FIRST time in the history OF
United Italy clerical Aldermen maze d
New Years call on King Victor at tho
Qulrlnnl.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The FIRE losses for 1904 were figured al
s2sO.o0OOOo.
New orlS hnanciers proposed plan t'
control the cotton market by the with
drawal Of surplus cotton.
Senator Mitchell denied all charge
against him IN the land fraud cases.
p. Doctor Chadwick reached Cleveland
and there was pathetic meeting wit
his wife, at which she pleaded for hi
confidence He left her in doubt as to hi
attitude.
andrew Carnegie has offered to Civ
se6s. 100 for a new building for Mafylan
Institute II the city Will furnish site.
] II was announced that the Republica
Legislature of Colorado viii throw out tn
! Adams majority in Denver and declai
Peabody elected.
A report from Boston said Attorne,
General Moody would retire from I'll
Cabinet, and that George Won l.. Meye
Ambassador at Rome, will become Seer
; tary OF the Navy, some other good pla'
going TO Morton. Mr.. Moody denied th'
. he is to retire.
Major George o. squIer Of the Unite
states signal Corps made the discover
' that tree trunks serve as conductors
wireless telegraphy.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
A Famous Asueduct.

One OF the most imposing architec-
tural relics OF western Europe is the
aqueduct OF NismeS. in southern france.
After the lapse Of sixteen centuries this
colossal monument still spans the val
ley. joining hill 10 hill in nearly perfect
state The highest range Of arches
carries a small canal just wide enough
for man TO creep through and still
retaining thick lining OF Roman ce
ment. The height Of the structure il
iss feet and the length of the hlghes'
arcade $40 feet. Its use was to convey
to the city Of Nismes the water Of two
springs twenty -ave miles distant
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
CITY HALL SHOULD
Be KEPT INTACT
CONTINUED From First Page,

--V'eeded by the present fire system
4Hr. Chandler, the builder OF The tovyor
% '2iSing about it several DAYS AGO said
ne uid not think there was anv dancer
whatever Of the tower topping over h,,,
lad no doubt but what some of the t,,o,e,.
Is beginning to rot.
should the necessary money no CO.,.
end new hall built on anothor - !, 4 u
s-a''.n building could be made a very at
a ,,9e,iVe place. With but little expense the
"-''FNel street front could be beautiaed
c.ass plots could be laid out both IN tho
'front.' OF the building and in the rear ana
- would then be something that every
S'''@eh OF the city could feel proud of.
Sketch Of the Old Hall.
The following is short sketch OF tho
GA nan which the history Of Wilmington
ne city hall was built in 1898. the ar
eliiiect being Peter Bauduy. The Original
walls are still in the building, but its gem
erai features have been materially ebanp-
cd by The removal of the old tower vbic,,
was fine specimen Of architecture N
give room for the present tower when
hrst butt the cells for prisoners were IL,
the basement. The building was nsed Co...
pohtieal gatherings and for the boldip-
u Entertainments and public meetings
senesa'iiy. The land upon which the CITY
nan was built cost 81, 45l and the borough
Doriowea Sl5OO on bond with which TO
w 'he building. The owner of the prop-
erty wanted SS16 for it, but the burgess
ieiusea TO give him more than Ss4O. Sew
erai enterprising citizens well aware ~
'he future Importance of the site mado
up the balance. Joseph Tatnan. then presf-
ueht OF the Bank of Delaware. presentoa
.he borough with a town clock of excoi-
tent workmanship which he purcbosea
IN europe and in addition he paid for
pacing e in position in the dome In 1.
ie.'sr written to the townspeople he stated
ms ldea IN presenting the clock was 70
accelerate the punctual meeting of the 70
ilsiously disposed at their place Of ,vor-
snip and that it would be of service 80
lhose who were unable to purchase a
timepiece.
ne clock was used until 1866 and is now
m the possession of the Phoenix riro
company. The bell hung in the oupolo 81
the nan from 1898 to 1866 and in tboso
siNtyieight years it struck the bopr 40
LAY over half million times. The clocl,
~ 1873 was overhauled by Jacob Alrieb.
ei SAID at that time it would last for
fifty years moro.
The city hail has always been n focns
d interest for the people Of Delaware. as
wen as visitors from other States. Besides
icing the meeting place Of council and the
curt house of Municipal Courts for three
ourths Of century. nearly all public
meetings were held within its walls. An
Il the fire companies and many other COR
'orations met there and it was the scene
II many notable public festivities incIud-
ng the banquet to Lafayette, October 26.
S2i.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
THE WEATHER

The New York Herald forecasts that In
the Middle States and New England to-
day fair TO partly cloudy weather viii pre-
vain, with slight temperature changes and
fresh southwest to southerly breezes, fol-
lowed by increasing cloudiness, and In
the northern districts by rain. turning at
night to snow in and near the lake region.
on Tuesday overcast weather and slowly
falling temperature will prevail, with
fresh brisk youtherly winds, becoming va
riablc. and rain or snow, mostly the latter
In the northern districts; and on Wednes.
day cloudy colder weather preceded bs
snow In the northern and rain or snow In
the southern districts.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
CAUGHT Al RANDOM

MATURE as we'll as necessity moth
IN cred the invention OF the lathe.
the frat Of machine tools. II was built
originally between two adjacent large
trees near which grew sprlngy
sapliug, Iathes Ike it are USED to-
day in same OF the Asiatie countries
FFankljD= Wonder wBEt lnada iFat
opticlan hand me his card When !
failsd 70 Lack at thet pretty sri sefoss
the muddy sffeet3"
Penn Hs thaggBt yeHF syes 1eeaea
atfegtlefi
An attempt IN laFge sealf % inS
traduce Eaglish soEg biFas iTte HriflsR
Gslumbia is af Present belHg msee
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

I'VE" for the is not now and never
was proper form OF expression. The
word "ye." as It appears in all old
books and legnl documents, should al
ways be PRONOUNCED rs the" the ''y''
being only a corruption Of the thorn
letter, a symbol which stood in place
OF 9TH" and which was formerly used
by printers when difficulties We're ex-
perienced in spacing out
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
HOW TO ORGANIZE.

our advice to the Republican mem
~ bers OF the Legislature-if they
care for it--is to rise as far above
petty politics as is possible. II we
mistake not the temper OF the people
they are Enore eager to indorse any evil
dence OF breadth than they are TO APP
prove peanut methods aimed at per-
sonai or fractional advantage.
It has occurred to us that the way
to organize the two Houses is for a
committee representing, both factions
to consider the matter on the basis OF
the personnel. Of the candidates Pre-
sumably an want an impartial and
clear headed man for speaker OF the
House; the same observation applies
to the president pro TEN. OF the Senate.
It is not 50 much a question OF what
each faction gets. as it is OF what the
State and the party get.
The other positions are clerical; they
demand efficiency and character.
Regular Repnblisoans want good
clerks. oven though thsy must be
pnisH Rspnbinansg and this applies 10
tha other sids Of lhs nrapssitisa, An
arsaHisatt enssndua 'aass naa, -pas be
effected ic<.a = lee minutes "a rsassn
snd'Eamman sense prlvaA ana il the
snan site tie paFsAHsl as q sflsd i
sa1Wa thI sper.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

The victoria Natural History Society
is taking out consignment Of 500
birds. consisting Of 100 pairs OF gold
nnches. 100 pairs OF larks and 90 pairs
OF robins.
Adele-Harry is brute.
Estelie--W What Is the matter now
Adeie-He bought my engagement
ring While he WAS on trip to Chi
cago. and I will never be able to ind
out how much Il cost
Tuiare Lake. in California, once
navigable by steamers. is now per-
fectly dry. A man on foot can cross
il safely at any point, and in some
places the ground is hard enough Tor
n team TO drive over. The cause OF
this condition Is the draining Of Kern
and King Rivers OF their waters by
irrigation canals.
Boyce-wonder why that doctor adj
vised Smith to seek change OF
climate?'
Joyde-Didn't want him to die on
his hands / suppose.
A new rural free delivery route mas
lust been opened from sabbatus, Me-
lin which the mail carrier enjoys the
unique experience OF driving into four
towns and three counties In his circle
OF twenty-five miles The towns are
webster Bowdoin, Litchfeld ana
wales. and the counties are Andros-
coggin, sngadahoc and kennebec'
Court rooni-The parlor.
All banks are run on cash basis
Don't forget that nickel would
make your child happier tl"'n you
bartender.
English walnuts are not always a.
as good as they are cracked up to DC
The clock in a church is suppose
to keep Food time.
The man who sits in the rear pe'
lean always tell you more about IN
sermon than the man who sits IN IN
front pew.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

The British navy since the time Of
Alfred the Great has claimed the posi-
ton OF being "nrst among equals and
has maintained this position to the
present day. IL is acknowledged by
the naries OF the world in the fact that
on meeting a British man-ofwar they
FIRST salute. the courtesy being returned
by the British ship. The Dutch re
sisted this demand until 1875 ard the
French until 1T04, since which date II
has been an item OF international law.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

orders Tor The Evening Journal nay ..
..nt airect 10 the paper or 70 the nearest
n.un AGENT. In Tho city IL is served y
huthorized agents. and all orders reoe''' -
kherefror will be turned over 20 thein-
II delivery is irregular, notify carrie. -
agent; II irregularities continue noeis
Ehe Evening Journal. -.
Persons leaving the city temporary
should have The Evening Journal tor-
..srded 70 them ana thus keep In tono.
Nth local happenings. Send orders direc'
b the Office.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
WhaIe,on mo- n.lidnrr.

irofessor ioldlob las been tellins
tue Christina Academy Of Science the
results OF S Investigations into the
nlsr'tlons whales. These creatures
rans apop0hs coast OF Norway and
ili'nu url the sping is well nd
' ,'nceu' sr then thcy go away on
sl'e'r faYe Some "a to the Azores,
osuess 70 armuda aid the Antilles,
my uney over Ties. enormous dis
$50 s1nCes MN incredbly short time.
800 OF aem brinsI back harpoons
o mrl.p pt tho namb or ships md
80. eN'uces Of Fhere these mi
days, wa 'OF
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
EDITORIAL OPINION
RsauIatIon 81 RaIIroad Ra.e..

Regulation Of Railroad Rates.
From the New York Press.
There are at least twenty reasons why
President Roosevelts plan for regulat-
ion OF railroad rates should not be put
into effect. but all these reasons are Of
fcrcd by the railroad lawyers and rail-
road consressmen, and not one Of them
appeals TO the people who must pay the
rates. It is a good sign that the COM
bined railroad presidents are already
OUT IN the open and fighting the Presl-
dents scheme 10 abolish unjust rates.
This will convince everybody that the
present system Is all wrong.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

''Pa." said little Willie who WAS
struggling over his lessons. what is an
obtuse angler
"An obtuse angle" replied his ia
Their, SIS an Englishman to whom you
try to explain n joke Philadelphia
I ad~or
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
AnrrnrrsINn RATrs

DISPLAYED; p cents per inch. Dis
counts on continued advertising VIII Be
forwarded on application
CLASSIFIED. Situations Wanted Free
BOARDING or Rooms to Rent. y cent z
word.
Helm wanted. Il cont a word.
RoeI Estate. (solld). y cent a word.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
HAD A LIVELY TIME
Philadelphia Dounie Game -ere % Get
Married and Celebrated.

A too lavish use OF money in celebrot-
ing their marriage hrought grief 10 AFR.
and Mrs. Thomas McCutcheon. 81 Phila-
delphla, who were married by the Rev,
w. l.. S Murray OF st. Paurs NJ. e.
Church IN this city on Saturday.
After their bridal feast at local cafe
they started FOR home. but, finding the
husbands pocketboolS empty, lacked tn,
money for railroad tickets and conclud
ed they had been robbed. At the police
station. however, they declared they had
spent all their money celebrating. Chic
Black arranged for their return 10 Phiia
deiphia.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
Natives 81 the san BIAS Coast.

She natives OF the San Bias coast.
part OF the western coast Of South
America. have many peculiar customs.
Tho Indian boy after his marriage be-
comes the slave q his father-in-law
and must submit N all things 20 his
win until emnncipated by his own
daughters marriage, when he sets
up his own home and becomes thence
forth master OF his son+n-law. The
men are very Jealous Of their women
and in case Of war or ether grave
danger their first step is to kill then
wives and children. They believe
dreams and insanity to be the work OF
evil. spirits. and the dreamer upon tell
ing his dream Is killed. The insane
nrc burned alive. They allow no for
eigncr 70 sleep in one Of their villages.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

Virtue is not TO he measured by os
tcntatious giving There is frequently
Fnore real love for humanity in the SOU
pr tho man who removes the banana
|'kin from lh' pavcuiont than in the
|ncart or the donor Of the memorial
window in TIE church Politenoss. like
all other faults sud virtues. may be-
come habituh. It Isl surprising how
many snail nets of Kindness. how
many little beds OF 'helpfulness. one
may DO IN To course OF a day when
mere nTe Inclination to be kind and a
lookout kept or the opportunity. One
may set Out nth thisintention IN the
morning antthe footing up at night
not TO other but to ones own secret
e2hscience-tll be cheering and en-
couraging.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

"Ho offered her his hand and his for
tune"
''Dld sho occoptT'
mo. The first was teo large and the
second too small"
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

The ladies' or Asbury NJ. e. Church
will hold a rummage sale in the w. c.
T. IT, rooms, Eighth AMI Shipley
streets commencing January and
continuing all week. Proceeds for
sending an aged lady TO the old Ladies'
Home.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

Newlywed-Yo bachelors are fool
ish. Now. when married man gets =
few dollars saved up he doesn't 70 and
spend It on some woman he admhes.
Bachelor Doesn't he? Newlywed-No
He buys something for his wife.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

ss-sara free in the united states outside
he limits Of the city. Subscriptions pay
able IN advance rs follows BY tne "eeA'
%. month. &c; year, $780, -
In ordering change OF address give o,e
a. veil a. new. The Evening Journal
Tor sale At all the News stands IN WI
mtnrton and at Broad street station
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
An AItcrnntive Theory,

eha-It's no use talking Her Huss
bapd-No. il Is net. isus suppose you
do It merely from a sense Oh dsty.-
Ee4y YORK Press.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
COMMUNICATIONS

Brief communications on all subjects Of
interest. temperate in their nature ana
signed by the writer (name not TO be pun
uahed unless desired are always welcome
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

Never Was'There more glorious New
Years cay. The skies were UNI
ciouded; the air was as 'balmy as an
April day and the wind was hushed
10 whisper Nature herself sug-
gested to man the propriety OF be-
ginning the year IN a pleasant, tenn
pcrate mood.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

were Going Town 20 IoNeF
Where the statesmen congregate;
Where the politician trembles,
And the CRATER meets his fate
To watch 'em raise a rumpus
As they're smashing up the slate,
For the Legislature meets tomorrow
morning.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

Laxative hromo Quinine, ths world
wide cold and Grip remedy, removes
the cause. eai for the fuil name and
leek fsF sigastgre 81 =. ~ eFsys. gee
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

d. W. Lynch Company. Groceries
Raislns. Currants, Pure Spices, Pure
Olive Oil. Citron, Jordan Almonds.
shelled. Two s.ores, 4th and Madison
9Th and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
DOCS BEING REGISTERED

Operator John 7. caynor viii Issue
Licenses Until January goth.
Operator John T. Gaynor. will sit from
now until January 10Th Inclusive At tho
police station 10 issue dog tax licenses.
He vas very busy today.
The first dog 10 be registered this morn
ing was that OF ". c. Taylor OF No 800
King street Register No u was issued
to Patrolman Michael MCCLELLAN who
thinks the number lucky one. He patrols
tho thirteenth district,
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

ITO labor Of love leads 70 love Of la
b9F=chiesge Tribune.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

It I, kos sand to start bank. even If
Il ism 4 sand bank.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

Those h.st s.ot+ad 4filk
thst scie. T AK me 49, ,hst 1,or-
deals Nj "a. pro1', -. ..,,,,sI sold
b. ali q, BLK rF
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Uuflno INC NeaT OIeFk OF mo Fcacc
Granted 1866.
During the past year 1866 marriage
licenses were issued from the Office Of
Clerk Of the Peace Quigley. This is a
decrease OF 50, compared with the fig
ures for 1908, when 1888 licenses were
sold. In 1902. 1914 licenses were issued.
and IN 1901 1861 licenses were issued.
Many licenses were granted 10 couples
from Philadelphia and other cities. but
most Of them were married in this city.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

Nigat.i ....o,,t a. xvn-
me me BUSINESS & oei. East Bighth
ess = Bsacln pf9prieisE