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Evening journal., 1905-02-15
f!orace Boles Critically I'M.
Comrades in Misery.

Dexter felt blue-so blue he was
surprised that the man beside him did
not suspect, especially as Bascom's
father was the cause Of his misery.
Months before Bascom, Sr had dis
pensed with Dexter's services in his
Office on the principal that II is econo-
mical to part with the best man on
the force because he draws the highest
salary Dexter had been out OF work
ever since and had just broken his
last dollar to pay carfare. Actually
Bascom, Jr. had allowed him to pay
for both so absorbed was he I'm detail
ing his supposed symptoms Of con-
sumption.
who says you have consumption? p
Dexter Interrupted. These doctors
Don't blame the Doctors said
Bascom dolefully Il have not con-
suited them. They could only confirm
my fears. I'm just trying to face my
trouble bravely ] am going TO take
the fresh-air cure. I've rugged up a
cot and table on our south veranda
and shall live. eat and sleep there
even in the coldest weather"
Intend to give up business?"
"Most men I'm my state of health
would drop business" said Bascom
lugubriously, but I'm made of sternel
stuff Business is the best tonic foi
me. I'll have a ticker and a telephone
on the porch beside me and keep in
touch with the office"
such a lump rose i'm Dexters throat
at the disappointment that he gave a
couch 10 crowd II down.
ftrTfhnffc "a hna antro11 20 said Tlourorr1
Just here an idea struck Dexter
It.. Pm not going about admitting that
I have the consumption. but I've eiver
up my apartments and am In search
Of a good veranda on which to camI
out during the ordeal I see before me
How would you like a eomrade IN youl
misery?"
"Capltali" exclaimed Bascom. IT
have out another cot and some blankets
from the house and wen start to-
night"
"Ar right; but I must stop some
where and get something TO eat first
I haven't eaten anything all day. Some
how 7 couldn't"
''None Of that. my boy" exclaimed
Bascom. I'll not let you escape me
You are to come right over to our hous'
and remain. Say, Wen have a picnic.
And they did. Both began 10 grow
| fat Dexter had never had such ar
easy time in his life before-eating
( sleeping. reading. 'Nth an occasiona
lglance at the ticker.
Here. bows" said Bascom. ST., on'
afternoon. when he visited them on thu
porch. "You fellows are looking
mighty well and hearty for one-lungers
Couldn't one Of you begin to show ul
/ at the ofioe?"
'Tn GO" said Dexter I'm stronge
than he is. I feel as good as new"
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
WASHINGTON.

John T. Abbott, fiscal agent of the
United states in the San Domingo
award natter says he now knows that
his statements regarding the taking
over of Dominican customs houses
We're erroneous.
The House Naval Committee has
authorized a favorable report on a reso-
luton asking an explanation of the re-
lection of the Midvale armor plate bid.
Representative sullivan made a
statement in the House explaining the
circumstances under which he and his
father were convicted of manslaughter.
He was neither fined nor imprisoned.
meeting of the Senate Commerce
Committee demonstrated that the rail-
road rate bill is dead for this session
Of Congress,
The Hague court treaty was cited In
executive circles TO support the Presi-
dents contention I'm regard to the
larbitration treaties but Senators re-
gard this as specious support.
CONGRESS.
The omnibus public building bill re-
ported TO the House carries appropria-
tlons Of S9.5O0.o00.
The Senate passed the agricultural
appropriation bill after adopting an
amendment prohibiting drawbacks on
wheat imported to make flour for eX-
port
Llttleheld In the House spoke on our
foreign policy and extravagant expen-
ditures.
THE WAR.
Estimates OF the Russian losses for
the first year Of the war show that
125OOO of the Tsar's troops have been
killed, inoapacitated. invalided or rem
dered inefficient as combatants by cap
ture. About $4,000 men have beer
killed or died of wounds or disease. OF
the $4,000 wounded and sick, 1900
are credited with being able 10 re-
turn TO duty. The Japanese losses are
supposed TO be about the same as Rus
sia's.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
acoMIc VALENTINES

THE Morning News sympathizes
4 with the amorous swain who ex-
pended his hard earned cash in lace
fringed valentine. but frowns on the
"comic valentine" and wants them
barred from the mails.
Rather a dificult proposition neigh
bor Would you N-rays the entire
postoface mail 10 find them. or would
you have an officer stand at all letter
boxes and inquire the nature of the drop
letter?
SO long as human nature is. as 1t is,
We must let the young folks have their
joke-can it such and not take them
as an insult.
II the News would try preventing
the sale Of the objectionable kind on
the ground that they tend to breaches
of the peace" the authorities might
take a hand for the public good We
were neglected this year, but win help
you out in educating the young people
mot to send them.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
EDITORIAL OPINION

( specific denial Of its truth. Unfortu-
nately, such a denial does not seem to
be Forthcoming. In the course Of his
travels, President Roosevelt, like most
Of his predecessors, has used private
cars. which, according to current report
and common understanding, We're fur
nished free Of cost by the roads.
AS no President ever took so bold a
stand against the railways as President
Roosevelt has taken IL cannot be said
that his acceptance Of passes has af-
fected his administration. The crlti-
cism which Mr.. Stlckney makes is none
the less sound and forceful for that rea-
son. Even the Presidential office cam
not be permitted to shield it's incum-
bent II the allegations are true. The
pass-taking practice Is indefensihle In
any public official It introduces a sin
lister element into legislation and un-
dermines and weakens the agencies
through which laws are enforced. In
the case Of President 1t is especially
bad, for his example Is Inevitably seized
upon as a pretext for similar practices
by subordinate officials all along the
line.
1t is often necessary for the welfare
OF the country that the President should
travel. IT Is also true that he should
not be obliged to pay out Of his own
/ pocket the heavy expenses OF such jour
neys. Because Of his official position
and the interest taken in his move
lmants a special car Is a necessity for
him. The proper solution of this prob
lem Is an appropriation by Congress 10
cover the cost. The American people
can far better afford TO pay the Presi-
dents travelling expenses than to have
him place himself In the humiliating
position OF taking favors from railway
cOrpOratiOns.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
READABLE RHYMES
Grandmother Gray.

Faded and fair, IN her old armchair,
With the sunset gliding her thin, white
hair,
Silently knitting, sits Grandmother
Gray;
While I. on my elbow. beside her lean.
And tell her what wonderful things
mean
To have and to do-lf I live--some
day.
She doesn't laugh nor send you awayl
Tomorrow they say a great ship sails
out of port and across the sea:
OH 20 feel IN my face the ocean gales
And the salt waves dancing under me.
In the old far langs OF legend and lay
I long 10 roam-and I shall some day
Money win do it," says Grandmother
Grayl
"But when. like me. you are Old" said
she.
"And getting and going are done
with dear,
What then. do you think, will the one
thing be
You win wish and keep to content
you here?"
Oh. when in my chair 7 have to stay,
Love. you know, win content me. I say;
Money won't buy that" SAYS Grand
mother Grayl
Atlanta Constitution.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15

II is not the fact that Russians are
clamoring for peace so much as the fact
that the Car is afraid to attempt to
borrow any more money from his
nelghbors that makes him think Of end
ing the war;
Colombia would be willing to call it
quits and forget the past if it could just
sell Uncle Sam gold brick as sort
of wind-up.
Perhaps the grave of John Paul Jones
has been found, but there is p0ssi-
billty that II is the grave OF some other
member Of the Jones family, which has
long been one Of the largest patrons
.of graveyards in this and other coun-
tries.
Now that Rockefeller owns nearly an
of the railroads of the country young
John may be tempted TO send a tel
.cgram to Congress instructing it what
to do IL repressive legislation is threat
ened.
Japan is complaining Of the long stay
of the Russian warships at Madagas-
ear II the Baltic fleet wants to settle
down somewhere for a long stay the
Japanese statesmen think the bottom
of the sea is the proper place for It,
Another inducement to start a bank
would be that the man gets q taste OF
those celebrated bankers hours
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
REDUCED RATES TO WASHING UN'
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account In
ausuration Of President Roosevelt.

on account of the Inauguration Of
President Roosevelt on March 4. the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company will
sell round "trip tickets to Washington,
March 2. and 4. good for return pas
sage until March s, inclusive, from
New York, Philadelphia Pottsville,
WiIkesbarre. Wilmington, Oxford, Pa,
Lancaster Harrisburg and intermediate
stations: from all stations on the Della
ware Division. and from all stations in
the state Of New Jersey, at rate of
single fare for the round trip plus 25
cents. Deposit OF ticket with Joint
Agent IN Washington on or before
March and payment OF fee OF sl'0O
viii secure extension of return limit to
leave Washington on or before March
Is. For specific rates and fun informa-
ton apply to Ticket Agents.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
coRRUpT AND CONTENT.

Al AYOR WEAVER assumes con-
\ Il siderable indignation I'm reply
ing TO the note OF vast body OF
clergymen who asked for the res,gna-
tion Of his Director OF Public Safety.
He assumes that no charges Of any
character against the director have
been proved. and that therefore, he
shah remain.
We cannot absolutely know how
much that has been printed about this
affair is true, but if one hundredth
part is susceptible Of proof, Mr. Smith
should not be allowed to hold his Of
fce for day And fl none Of It is
true We are surprised that he has not
forced somebody TO answer In court.
But IN any event we think that May
or Weaver is acting on a false as
sumption A man doesn't have to be
proved guilty OF a crime I'm order to
prove his unftness 20 hold office, Pub
10 oaicials like Caesars wife, should
be above suspiclon-which Mr.. smith
certainly is not
As a matter Of fact the Philadelphia
papers have opened up a whole char
mel house OF horrors and as Mayor
Weaver shows no disposition to ascer-
tain the truth, when he might do SO
easily, we are forced to the presump-
ton that he doesn't want any more
light II the director and the police
had been doing their full duty I'm the
districts where so much evil has beer
uncovered. why did the mayor order
wholesale changes from one district &,
another Was it not an improper re.
Election on the police?
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
THE WORLDS NE WIS

A party Of grand dukes, with Marine
Minister Avellan, has gone TO Libau to
lsay farewell to the Third Russian
Squadron. The report that the sailing
Of the squadron has been postponed is
not verified.
There are reports that General
Kuropatkin has preferred charges
against General Gripenberg. alleging
linsubordination.
FOREIGN.
Reports from Curacao state that all
signs indicate the outbreak in the near
future of a revolt i'm Venezuela.
October has been fixed as the date
of the visit to American waters of
Prince Louis of Battenberg in COM
mand of a squadron Of British war
ships The Prince, who is a great ad-
mirer Of Mr.. Roosevelt, viii bring a
special message Of greeting from King
Edward to the President.
Count Czaykowslxi, divorced husband
of Chauncey Depew's ward, Miss Edith
Collins, fought a duel with a French
journalist and was wounded.
King Victor Emmanuel conferred a
signal honor upon G.. Won L. Meyer
the United States Ambassador 10
Rome, in choosing him as the only
diplomat to take part in a shooting ex-
pedltion.
King Edward in person opened Par
Sament, and as soon as the speech
from the throne was read Premier Bal
four and the Ministry became the tar
get of opposition attacks. 1t is
thought that Balfour will appeal to the
country for support by calling a general
election.
The Putiloff Iron Works strikers
have returned to work and no further
trouble Is expected.
The Reichstag finished the first read
/ ing OF the German commercial treaties
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Kansas Senate has voted dowr
the bill to permit women to vote fol
] Presidential Electors
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
SPARROW ON PRIESTS HEAD
It Disturbed the Services in = Staten
Island Catholic Church.

During the last mass in the Churcn Of
the Sacred Heart, West New Brigh-
ton, s. I. on Sunday a rather amusing
incident occurred which for the time
being had a tendency to detract from
the solemnity Of the occasion and di-
vert the minds OF the worshippers
from the service.
TIE Rev. Father Poole was saying
the. mass and had reached the most
solemn part Of II when a small sparrow
flew from the choir loft and lighted
on top OF the bald head Of the priest.
The suddenness Of the thing startled
the priest, who hastily threw up his
hands and jumped fully a foot off the
altar platform. The bird then flew
to the top of the edfice and alighted
on the hand OF q statue over the altar
and began TO chirp.
During the entire service the bird
flew back and forth through the
church, alighting on various statues
and cornices.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
THE WEATHER

The New York Herald predicts that in
the Middle States and New England to-
day partly cloudy TO overcast weather will
prevail with slowly rising temperature,
fresh, variable winds, mostly southwest
to westerly, Increasing on the coasts and
snow i'm the northern districts. followed
in this section generally by clearing. on
Thursday partly cloudy to fair weather
and slightly higher temperature will pre-
vail, preceded by snow in New England,
with brisk 10 fresh west-northwest winds;
and on Friday generally fair weather,
with slight temperature elmnges.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
NEWARK HAPPENINGS
Special to The Evoning Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Newark, Feb l5.-romorrow night the
first lecture Of the University Extension
course viii be given in the College Ora
tory. Professor willis Sprague will lee
ture on Friedrich Schiller and the Cos
pei Of Freedom"
Every preparation has been made for
the J,.nior Promenade in Recitation Hall
on Friday night The large room has
been beautifully decorated by the stu
dents The electric light effects viii be
unique and pleasing.
Delaware Lovett son Of AIR. and Mrs.
J.. W. Lovett. was given a party on sat
urday evening in honor OF his nth birth
day A number Of his young friends We're
present ana had an enjoyable time.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
Residents and Railway Passes.

From The Chicago Daily News.
In "a recent address before the Wash
ington Economic Society President
stickney Of the Chicago Great Western
railway declared that much of the re-
sponsibility for the persistent failure
10 enforce railway legislation rested
upon the government officials who ac-
cept passes. From the President down,
he affirmed. the men holding office are
confirmed pass takers and to that ex-
tent under personal obligations TO the
transportation companies. Mr. sticS-
ney took pains TO give his criticisms
a direct personal application to the case
of President Roosevelt
There could be only one satisfactory
answer to the charge that the President
habltually accepts such favors from
railway companies. That would be a
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
Or. MAC FAYDEN TO RETIRE
He Had Been With chestsr's Street
Railway For Near p Years.

After nearly twenty-five years Of con-
tlnuous service, DR.. John MacFayden Will
this week sever his connection with the
Chester Traction Company He engaged
with the Chester Street Railway Com
pany shortly after its formation and was
advanced until he attained the position
of general superintendent. Recently he
was given q position in the legal depart
ment Of the company.
lie will retire in order TO look after other
business intore>ts and will remain in
Chester. He is active in politics and is
treasurer Of the Chester Board Of Educa-
tion.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
DIR. Miles
Anti Pain Pills

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25 doses % cents. Never sold in bulk.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
SERVICE

orders for Tho Evening Journal may y.
sent direct TO the paper or 70 the nes'.s'
ne,ge agent. In the city IL is serVeo pg
s,th,rizad agents. and az orders received
,,,oror~o,, VIII be turned over TO them
III delivery is irregular houiy -..,f,,
agent; If Irregularities continue
Ihe Evening Journal. ..,,,,,
Persons leaving the city te'npv ~.
should have The Evening JourhA ~
warded 10 them and thus keep III 49,, sou-.'
with local happenings. Send orders u'''0'
e. the Office.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15

The New York Press says that the po-
lice We're tryan;s and had less regard
for the rights Of the people when tho
President visited "Little Hungary"
last night than the police of Russia
have in looking after the Car. The
Tammeny police were to blame n
they were too jealous for the safety
Of their honored guest The Presi-
dent was not consulted in any way
40 Police Commissioner he was WELL
known on the East Side and "th'
finest doubtless wanted TO show
him that they TO could be "strenu'
ous.r
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
suPERINTENpENrs OF SCHOOLS


/. n OVERNOR LEA did a good days
Vt work yesterday when he sent TO
the Senate the names Of the three su-
.perintendents Of public schools as his
selection for the same positions for four
years more. We don't believe we have
ever had a more efficient public school
system than at present; we don't be-
lieve that we have ever had superin-
.tendents better prepared for their work
or more devoted to the promotion Of
education Governor Lea evidently has
looked the ground over and has de-
cided that education is a matter that
should not be affected by any pollti-
cal considerations.
Two Of these superintendents are
young men, fun Of energy with the
courage to tell the school committees
unwhoiesome truths when necessary
and who keep in close touch with the
educational progress Of the times. Mr..
spaid, of New Castle. has managed TO
intuse his teachers with much OF his
own enthusiasm, and he has taught
certain careless commissioners that
public education is not a trinsng and
a secondary matter.
The same may be said OF Mr.. Brooks
OF Sussex. Some OF us remember his
ARTICLES a year ago on the schoolhouse
wood piles and similar topics, not fiat
tering TO a certain tyne OF commission
ers. But all his enemies do him credit
and by his determination and tenaclty
he has already accomplished much.
with several years Of experience to
their credit ana with the Endorsement
Of reappointment these superintend-
ents should be able to do even better
work in the future
Now let the Legislature give the
school board OF Wilmington proper
charter and educational affairs ia this
state will take q forward movement
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
savlnas Of the WorIdIs Worksrs.

From HarDer's Weekly.
The total deposits in all the savings
banks Of the world, according to lat
est official information received by the
Department Of Commerce and Labor
through its Bureau Of Statistics,
amounted 10 over slo,50O,0O0O con-
tributed by s2,640OOO depositors. OF
this total the United states shows ag-
gregate deposits of $1,000, 179 900,
credited TO 100000 deposltors. As the
figures used I'm arriving at the grand
totals cover about one-haf Of the pop
ulation Of the world, viz, over 770,O00,-
600, IL appears that the United States,
with less than 9ih per cent. Of the total
population considered. contribute over
20 per cent. Of the total savings de-
posits recorded.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
Don't forget the Eagles ball tonight
The Aaed and Youna Roth biz.
gpeelal % DC EvanIng JournaI.

elNAAAA ~ AiAN A+f N4AtNt ''NAAtei'
Middletown, Feb. 15.-The death of
George Price, at McDonough, on Sat-
urday, Is the fourth aged person in this
vicinity who has died within the past
ten da.rs- Mr.. Price had made his
home with his son-in-law, John Cralle,
for several years. He was a Delawar-
can by birth, but lived for some years
in Virginia and later resided on his fine
farm near Warwick, Md. He was born
In December, 1920. His funeral was
held yesterday with interment in For
est cemetery, the services being i'm
charge of the Rev. Robert Hallet, pas
tor of the Odessa Presbyterian Church.
Laura Donovan. the twenty months
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Donovan, was buried on Monday in the
Forest cemetery. Services We're held in
the NJ. +. Church, by the Rev. c. T.
Wyatt. Among those present from a
distance were Mrs. Joseph H. Cahoon,
of New York; Mrs. Pierce Brown, of
Philadelphia Mrs. Thomas Brnham,
Mrs. Burton Williams. Mr. and Mrs
Albert Berry, of Wilmington, and Mr.
and Mrs. Presley Ford, of Smyrna.
Don't forget the Eagles ball tonight
Some people marry for money and
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
.nrrnrrsINn RATEs

DISPLAYED. p cents per inch. D,a. =,
cornts on continued advertising WIZ D'
Forwarded on application. ,,.
CLASSIFIED; situations Wanteo' ~
Boarding or Rooms 20 Rent q cent
word.
Help wanted. q cent word
Real Esiate. (solid), v cent wora'
Evening journal., 1905-02-15

Yesterday was glorious weather, dry
bracing. invigorating just such
weather as the people cup North"
brng about but It is a hard winter on
the poor. The Associated Charities
can suggest unfortunates who need
assistance at this season OF the year
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
Mattings

Our Spring
Mattings are in. We
had early shipments
made of these, as Mat
tings are going to be
scarce and higher in
price later on, especi-
allyn the better grade
goods. Extra heavy
China and Japanese
are shown in a pro-
fusion of colors and
designs.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15

The Citizens generally are taking a
deep interest in every step that is be-
ing taken 10 investigate the alleged
pollution Of the Brandywine. AT the
hearing yesterday Mr.. Bird for the
Bancroft CO.. stated that there was
no sewer by which they could con-
meet certain properties. There must
be one just as soon as the weather
will permit IL TO be connected. Our
water supply must be above sus-
piclon.
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
Headache

Nervousness, Dizziness, Indigestion, Neu-
ralgia are caused by sick nerves.
BY soothing the nerves and stimulating
their action, DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills re-
lieve almost Immediately.
Unlike any other pain remedy, they
contain nothing injurious and you will
never know you have taken them. except
by the relief they afford
Evening journal., 1905-02-15
$4S.OO
A three

A three
piece Colonial Parlor
Suit, covered in spec
tally designed French
tapestry. The lines are
pure and artistic !;
pleasing to the eye
and without that Sc
verify found in so
many reproductions.
Spring seats, small
tufting in the backs
and frames, beauti-
fully finished.