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Evening journal., 1905-05-15
NOTHING 10 DO WITH IT.

THE "LEADER" OF the Republican
Il party Of New Castle county In the
space allotted him by a Sunday paper in
which to disport himself, says this for
the Presidents guidance:
President Roosevelt has no right 20
say that he viii not be candidate In
1905. II is for the people TO say" II seeing
that Mr.. Roosevelt mas been harborlng
an Illusion; he thought that the party
Of the nrst part had some rights in the
master. He-has even gone so far as 60
say ia positive terms that he viii not
accept under any circumstances.
Possibly circumstances may arise which
would cause the President to weigh very
carefully his duty. but he should remem-
ber that he has absolutely no option in
the matter we can imagine the timid
Theodore Roosevelt in case involving
his own integrity saying. Gentlemen,
am a mere pawn; have absolutely Moth
ing TO do with IT," Likely isn't it2 The
New York Sun. however, takes a differ
ent view. 1t has the audaoity TO differ
from tho peerless leader" Listen
His nomination at the Democratic
Iroquois Club, therefore, was of the ma
ture of an impcrtienence, amlable as an
expression OF personal regard though it
may have been.
The suggestion was evidently ungrateful
TO Mr.. Roosevelt. II Implied an insincer-
ity and an evasiveness IN his frequently
reiterated refusals to seek or TO accept
what would be practically a third term
for which there was no shadow OF justi-
fcation. These refusals, voluntarily made
and always definite and final. give TO
Theodore Roosevelt distinction which en-
titles him to the honor Of the American
people for his patriotic determination TO
preserve the most valuable OF the tra-
ditons Of the Presidential Office
We'll meant though It may be, any sug-
gestion that he viii depart from his freely
and honorably made decision is really an
insult TO President Roosevelt
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

Avoidance of luxury IS a point of
honor among Japanese fighters. "All
know the story about General Nogi. "
says a writer, "who when during the
China war he was presented with a
costly cloak sold it for the benefit of
the sick declaring that he had one
cloak already and there were many
soldiers without any. An officer would
consider himself disgraced 81 he took
into the field elaborate food or over
abundant clothing"
Prominent residents Of Massachusetts,
are taking steps to preserve the house
of Paul Revere. in North Square, near
the old North Church, in Boston, from
which he started on his night ride TO
.arouse the countryside way up to Con-
cord and Lexington, April 10. 1775. The
place was about to he torn down. but
a number of citizens have undertaken
the task OF raising $4,000 to buy the
property.
Attractive curves-Horseshoe mag
nets.
You never miss the water until the
whiskey bottle runs dry.
People don't believe all they hear, but
that doesn't prevent them from re-
peating It.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
The First Victory.
Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Although the Philadelphia political
machine has deferred action on the
contemplated lease Of the city's gas
plant for ten days during which time
IL win go through the formally of ad-
vertising for bids. It will experience
some dificulty in deceiving those intel
ligent persons whose protest compelled
a change in the original programme.
No more defiant political organiza-
tion than this Philadelphia machine
ever existed. II has prospered by
methods that frequently brought pro-
test from spirited citizens. but
not until it attempted to lease the
gas works for a long period at a ridic-
ulously low price was public opinion
inhamed until it dared go no further.
It temporized. and at the meeting Of
Councils yesterday presented n plan
that, while it may look well on the sur
face, contains features that admit Of
suspicion. The fact that IL comes from
men who are known to be determined
to carry out the steal If possible Is
Sufficient to place it in the class where
it belongs.
1t is up to Philadelphia to remember
that the mighty mass meeting OF We'd
nesday night and the announced deter
mination Of citizens to witness person
ally the action of Councils when it
passed the steal was the means Of pre-
venting the speedy consummation OF
the machines plans. The evidence of
public wrath had its influence. but the
work Of the people is by no means
completed. IL remains for them to
show that the power is still In their
hands and that they win not permit
the machine to take from them for i,s
profit or the profit OF its friends that
which is their right.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
EDITORIAL OPINION
The optImI.m of Mr. sehwab.


From the Detroit Free Press.
A man after our own heart is chas.
NJ. schwab. In the face Of adversely
he has demonstrated his ability to
look pleasant; confronted by prosper
ity, his expansive countenance is inu-
mined by a smile that declines to be
removed. and it is exhilarating to OBJ
serve the zeal with which he adds a
lroseate tinee 10 everything in sight.
Mr.. Schwab. who has been hobnob-
'bing with grand dukes and other Off
cial lights in st. Petersburg for some
time has consented to enlighten
the world on conditions as he finds
them IN Russia. and predicts an era Of
activity and prosperity under better
conditions for ali classes OF the EN-
pire than ever existed before. More o.
less excitement he admits, prevails.
but that is attributed to the extern
sive reforms projected by the EN-
peror, While talk Of a revolution is dis
missed by him as sheer nonsense.
IL lis a rosy picture which Mr.. Schwab
paints and every well-wisher for tho
Russian Empire Will trust that it may
prove true. However, those who have
watched the trend Of affairs in the Em-
pire during recent years viii hesitate
about throwing their hats into the air
and giving vent TO shouts OF Joy on the
strength of Mr. Schwabs assertion.
In pursuit OF his policy for strength
ening the nation the Car, it Is author
itatively announced, contemplates
spending S350.O00, 600 on new navy
alone, q sum sufficient TO imbue pros
pective benenciaries with consid-
|erahle amount Of ardor Mr.. Schwab
Is credited with having carried off the
Hons share Of the contracts involved.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
MONDAY, MAY IS. 1905.
col. WILSON LIE oHoIcE.

THE Republicans Of this city on
Il Saturday engaged ia contest
that is in keeping with healthy party
activity and the general public well
fare. The various candidates were not
named by machines. but were brought
out by themselves or their friends.
The use of money was at mini
mum there were no rich funds for
influencing voters, and IN general the
results represent the honest senti-
ments OF the voters of the party.
In the choice OF the candidate for
Mayor there can be no word Of oriti-
cism. col. Wilson is the kind Of man
city like this needs at the head Of
its AFFAIRS He knows the people Of
Wilmington intimately and is ac-
quainted with our general business
and municipal needs. There is scarcely
a question Of his election; and It is
a pleasure TO append the following from
an independent journal with Demo-
cratic leanines the Sunday Star.
The Republican party Is TO be COM
graduated upon the nomination Of
Captain Horace Wilson for Mayor. He
is a man of wide experience IN busi-
ness affairs; his personal character is
Of the highest and his reputation IS
Of that quality that gives confidence i'm
his ability as well az IN his purpose to
serve the people WELL in the event Of
his election. There Is scarcely a doubt
that the Democrats viii renominate
Mayor Charles d. Bird, and therefore,
no matter who is elected, Wilmington
IS assured Of an efficient and honest
chief magistrate.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
THE WEATHER

The New York Herald predicts in
the middle states and New England
to-day partly cloudy to overcast
weather viii prevail, with slowly rising
Temperature, light. southerly winds.
rain and local thunderstorms, probably
followed by clearing in the interior OF
this section. On Tuesday, partly eou-
dy to fair weather and nearly station
|ary temperature will prevail. with
fresh southerly to westerly winds. pre-
|ceded by local rain in New England.
and on Wednesday generally fair
weather, with slight temperature
changes.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

A sketch Of the successful nominees for
city Offices follows;
COLONEL HORACE WILSON.
Colonel Horace Wilson. nominee for
mayor, was horn at Kensington, Philadol-
phia, Juno 6, 1862. His parents. were :.
Shields Wilson and Elizabeth NJ WilsoA
He attended the public school and from
there went to the swatara Institute
Jonestown, Pa.
He started tugboating at the age Of
10 years. After a short experience no en-
tered the steam collier department of the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Com
pany as clerk, where he remained until
rs.
In the spring Of that year he engaged
as purser on the steamer Wilmington,
which ran from this city to Philadelphia.
His tugboat experience helped him in his
position and in 1885 he became master OF
the steamer Wilmington. When the
steamer Brandywine was built and sent
to this port, Captain Wilson was made
master Of her. and continued tax rg sue
cessful trips on that boat until 1872.
The Wilmington Steamboat Company
in 1892 made him secretary and treasur-
er. -Four years later he became manager
OF the company and this year was elected
President and general manager.
He has lived in Wilmington for g
years and always has been closely identi-
aed with every movement for the city's
welfare. Mr.. Wilson is a member Of ORR
entail Lodge. No. p, A. F. and A. NJ, Of
St. Johns Chapter Industry Lodge, A.
o. L. W. and OF the West Side Young
Mems Republican Club the Wilmington
Whist Club, the Bedford Club and an
active member OF the Board of Trade.
His home is No. 2l1s Washington street.
Colonel Wilson is a member Of the stan
Of Governor Lea, and is member Of the
Delaware Board OF Pilot Commissioners.
CHARLES H. BLAINE.
Charles II. Blaine. nominee for city
treasurer, is a well-known business man
and president OF the wilmington Cornice
Company. His first political Office was
President Of Council, which he filled very
acceptably
SYLVESTER D. TOWNSEND, JR.
Sylvester d. Townsend. Jr., Is one OF
the foremost OF the younger members OF
the bar and has an extensive acquaint-
ance. He is a native Delawarean, and the
only public Office he has held was that Of
deputy judge Of the municipal court by
appointment of Judge William C. spru-
ance.
CHARLES NJ. LEITCH.
Colonel c. NJ Leitch is one of the best
known and popular residents Of the city.
and his friends expect his nomination to
be equivalent 10 an election. He has been
President OF Council before and at pres
ent is deputy collector Of internal reve-
nue..
GEORGE II. MCCALL.
George II. Mccall nominee for assessor
and collector Of the Northern district. Is
a well-known Republican anu very popu-
lar as his nomination for third term
indicates. He has made capable Official
and has thorough knowledge Of the
duties of the office and the handling OF its
finances.
JAMES H. GREEN.
James II. Green. nominee for assessor
and collector in the Southern district IS
a grocer living in the Second ward. His
place Of business and residence are AZ
No. 1l05 and li07 A street.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
sERv1cE

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Il delivery is Irregular noriy o'''i,, ~
necnt. n irregularities continue, notify
TIE Evening Journal.
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with incal happenings. Send orders direct
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Evening journal., 1905-05-15

The saddesr part OF being an inmate
Of a sultan's harem must be that not
one among the whole assortment Of
wives can 80 to Paris and choose her
own gowns Lately the finance min
lister Of the sultan Of Morocco journey
ed TO Paris to execute the important
state commission OF buying clothes for
his masters wives In a great Paris
shop the Moroccan finance minister sat
hour after hour and the handsome
young saleswomen Bsraded before him.
showing or robes and other garments.
At length the minister bought seventy
bath robes aud nftysix dressing gowns
Think Of not being able to buy even
ones own kimonosi
ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

One Thing Must be said Of Governor
Pennypacker. that while he pared
down an appropriations TO hospitals
and normal schools. yet he did ap-
prove the bin 20 erect a monument TO
Senator Quay. OF course education
is important. but to set forth a
States ideals is more important
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
Stopped Watching.

Our little three-year-old neighbor
had received a toy watch. When
one morning she came over without
1t she was asked why she didn't
wear it.
"Oh," she said, "my watch is
broken. 1t won't watch any more"
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
Theatrical Notes

AAih dAAldlliNl at Iilc l4NfhuIn IIlle
afternoon and evening and continuing
until Wednesday IS THE Smart Set. "
lIhe company numbers 80 people, headed
by S. H. Dudley who has been especially
engaged as leading comedian for the
New York and Boston engagements.
The Smart Set" presents a musical
extravaganza entitled a Southern
Enchantment' on the same elaborate
scale as white productions OF this
character. This event will close the
season at the Lyceum.
Dumonts Minstrels, from the Eleventh
Street Opera House, Philadelphia, will
appear at the Opera House tomorrow
evening. The company which is one OF
the best in the country is composed OF
Frank Dumont as interlocutor: Jerry
Cunningham. Harry c. skunk, Charles
Turner and Vic Richards, comedians;
Joseph +. Hortiz, James NJ. Kane, James
McCool, Edwin Goldrick and ]. T.. Demp-
sey vooallsts; Professor r. p. Lilly and
his orchestra The program win include
the burlesques: President Roosevelt
Hunting Wolves" Napoleon at Wana-
makers" Crazy for Trading Stamps, or
Something for Nothing" ]. f. Hortiz, in
Illustrated songs Harry c. Skunk. in
monologue; Jordan and White. in dane
ing speciality, and the great Haywood.
the man with four cultivated voices. Hey
wood viii sing in double voice represent
ing a tenor and prima donna at the same
time.
simple Simon Simple" the new Opera
of Nixon and Zimmerman will be given
tonight at the Park Theatre. Phnadel-
phia, for the first time and the run viii
continue indefinitely. The cast is large
and competent. The production will in
every way be up to the Nixon & thinner
man standard and should prove a great
entertainment.
In writing simple simon Simple. &"
Charles II. Brown and Otis f. Wood
have never lost sight OF the fact that
the piece mush have a coherent story.
that the characters must be human and
that the comedy must be preserved. and
in following out these ideas they have
given the stage a rural operate extrava-
ganza, a play the music OF which would
go anywhere without the story and
the story Of which would bear heart in
terest and comedy without the music. and
combining the trio they have a novelty in
the musical and dramatic fields
A few of the musical numbers which
are likely to be heard from later on in
clude. besides Simple Simon simple. a
popular waltz song. Tulips. Pickaninny
Nose My Southern Oriole The Snake and
the China Egg Uncle Sammy's Soothing
Syrup. The Simpleville Cadets. The Vas
sar Girls. College Days. I Sawed Me Ny
Duty and ! Dunned It. Little Olive Green.
The Dog Of Disaster. The Bacnzlor Maid.
The Little Circus Girl. Rubes on Circus
Day, The Fisher Boy. The Mermaid and
the Swell, The Lallapaloosa. The Mas
querade Affair, When Simon Gets His
Long Pair Of Pants. The Bazoo Band
The Froggies serenade. Bombastic Dinah
Mite
Mae Phelps will appear as Alma vassar
tho college girl and Bert Howard Will
take the character OF Simple simon, the
village pest.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

The Philadelphia Press in speaking Of
the proposition TO lease the gas
works asks what viii be done with
the money? II strikes us that Cohn-
ellis Is more concerned with I'VE need
the money"
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

Tobacco has been discovered by NJ.
Dele. a French psychologist, 10 have
a selective action upon the auditory
nerve. He therefore cautions modera-
ton in the use OF the drug. and avoid
ing Il altogether where deafness has
already begun. or where there is
family history or such troubles.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
NRECKER MAKING GOOD PROGRESS
Entire Bow of City Ice Boat No. 3
Stove In.

The wreclSer having the contract for
the removal OF the wreck OF CITY Ice
boat No. 3. which foundered last winter
at the Delaware Brealxwater. is rnak-
ing good progress with his work. II Is
reported that the entire bow OF the
craft is stove In by contact with the
obstruction that caused her loss
AT the same locality the work OF saw
ing the wreck Of the barge Santiago.
which was sunk by collision with the
pilot boat Philadelphia, IS progressing
favorably large quantity Of her
cargo ot soft coal has already been
saved and taken to Lewes. Del
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
lnrnRrIsING RATEs.

DISPLAYED. q cents per inch. Dis
counts on continued advertising Will DC
Forwarded on application.
CLASSIFIED: Situations Wanted Free
Boarding or Rooms 10 Rent, y cent
word.
Help wanted. y cent a word.
Real Estate Csoiid), y cent a word.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
The Morning News it seems failed t,

The Morning News it seems failed to
catch the meaning or the following
remark in one Of our recent editori-
hrdlurdiuiu." II Is Perfectly plain,
and even the man who set it COM
pretended It thoroughly. Translated
front Xolapuak into plain English Il
meaps--but, no. we won't encourage
such dense iEnofance by explana-
fions
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
coMMufncAr1oNs.

BRIEF communications on an subjects Of
interest, temperate In their nature and
signed by the writer mame not to be pub
lshed unleos desired) are always welcome.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
MUNIclpAl OWNERSHIP.


~ sMocRATIc GLASSES, in the sun
- day s.ar indorses Commissioner
lCrays scheme for a municipal lighting
plant. Glasses thinks that it is possible
for municipalities to conduct such plants
on basis that would prove profitable. 1t
may be possible. but how about the prob
abilitesg HAS municipal ownership Of pub
lie utilities ever proved desirable in
Amoricaq II 80. we venture to assert that
the instances are rare.
II lighting plant could be built econ
omicaily and afterwards conducted in an
honest and businesslike way, without
favoritis.u or graft st might prove desir-
able. But IL such plants arc controlled
by private companies under proper regu-
lations the people win be benefited
equally.
In either case there is a large ar' in
the way for there IS a vast difference
between an ideal and an actual eondi-
tlon.
But municipal ownership does not neces-
sarily mean municipal operation ln NUM-
erous foreign cities which own their street
car lines and their lighting plants the
custom is 20 put them on leases under
very rigid covenants. There is just as
much reason. and even more, for our city
to operate an telephones and equal rea-
son for operating an the electric traction
lines
But municipal ownership Of all Of these
public utilities would constitute very
dangerous experiment in the present con-
ditioa Of American municipal govern
ment.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

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aldo the limits ot the city. Subscriptions
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Evening journal., 1905-05-15
.sKETCH On NoMINEEs.

Twelfth ward-Henry ]. Bailey, un-
opposed, total vote, 326.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

The Kongo dwarfs six specimens Of
whom have been brought to London
~ Colonel Harrison. never reach q
reater age than 40 years.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

The Writer Of Republican Glasses in
the Sunday Star. who uses his
space 10 abuse newspaper men,
should remember that he probably
owes his election to Office to their
silence at critical time
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

waneta's display is grand. at the
Pow-wcw.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

words. but not with the man who
knows it all.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
Ehe GuenIno 9curnal.
PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY AT
FOURTH AND sHIPLEY STREETS
WILMINGTON pEr.
sTrRecRTRFRs.

fn.e-ci at the wilmington Postouce as
Second Class hatter-
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

Noeno Orchestra Is hne. at the Pow
wow.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
SOUTHERN DISTRICT.

ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR,
Evening journal., 1905-05-15

A sketch Of the successful nominees for
city Offices follows:
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
CHARLES NJ. LEIrcH.

Colonel c. NJ. Leitch is one of the best
known and popular residents Of the city,
and his friends expect his nomination to
be equivalent 10 an election. He has been
President Of Council before and at pres
ent is deputy collector Of internal reve-
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
GEORGE N. MccALL.

George II. Mccall nominee for assessor
and collector of the Northern district, Is
a well-known Republican anu very popu-
lar as his nomination for a third term
indicates. He has made capable oficiaI
and has thorough knowledge Of the
duties of the office and the handling Of its
finances.
Evening journal., 1905-05-15
JAMES H. GREEN.

James II. Green, nominee for assessor
and collector in the Southern district is
grocer living in the Second ward. His
place OF business and residence are at
No. 1105 and liO7 A street.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-11-15
BUCRspoRT.

The engagement is announced OF Miss
Esther Marion Emerson, daughter of DR..
George H. Emerson and wife, to Clarence
A. Terriil, of Old Town
John ]. Guilty died Thursday morning
after an illness of only three weeks. Mr..
Guilty had for the last twenty or twenty
four years been in the employ of George
Blodgett, whose interests he has served
faithfully and well. Mr.. Guilty was born
here Sept. s, 1851 and had always resided
here. Few men In town had more friends
who are sincere mourners. He was a
member Of G. +. wheIan court, No. 9129,
M. w. of A. He was unmarried and leaves
sister, Miss Julia Guilty, of Bucksport;
two brothers, Michael Guilty, also OF
Bucksport, and Daniel Guilty, of Ran
dolph, Mass. The funeral was held Satur-
day at 0 o'clock in st. Vincent Du
Paul's church.