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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

"A S THE converting day Of the Legislature
n draws near interest in the selection OF a
Senator increases There is however practically
no change in the situation from what it was last
juno, when Colonel DUPONT was elected to FL
the vacancy then existing in the Senate and which
action was the basis of the big Republican victory
this year. There is some evidence that an ef-
fort is being made by certain element to de-
prive the lower counties of the next Senator and
have both of them in this county. Such plan
deserves to fail, as it should The seat now occu-
pied by Senator Alice belongs to Kent and Sus-
sex. and the people Of those two counties should
be permitted to select the man. 1t is mauifestly
unfair for New Castle to concede to Kent and
Sussex Senator or any other State officer and
then not respect the choice of those counties.
There is. we arc pleased to say, disposition
OF the leaders of the party to act fairly and
squarely on this matter. OF the several candi-
dates in Kent and Sussex that one which has an
expressive majority of the Kent and Sussex Re-
publican members of the Legislature. WILL we
believe, have the support of the members Of this
county. That is the only far thing to do regard
less Of any understandings The future success
OF the party depends upon its fair action toward
all its members.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

in earnest and pushed to successful completion
and which may result in better price being Of
fered for the property. Here is an immense
plant with fine facilities and many advantages.
1t is the only industry Of importance in the city
that is now idle Should operations be resumed
there it would mean much for the prosperity Of
Wilmington. There seems to us to be no reason
why this desired reorganization cannot be ac-
complished.
Onya few months ago the Harlan and. Flol-
lngsworth Company was in distress but re-
organization was effected and this industry is
now prospecting. The same energy and enter
prise and skill applied to the Diamond State Steel
Company would cause wonders in that plant, and
once again it would be humniing. We sincerely
trust that some method of adjustment will be
reached under which work be resumed and
the property once again made profitable.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

PREsIpENT,s ENCOURAGING REPORT.

ID president ROOSEVELT by his compre-
Il hcnsive report on the condition of affairs
IN the Panama Canal Zone will set at rest mis-
givings and fears among Americans that the canal
project is confronted by nsurmountable OBJ
staccs and that the country will fail in its under
taking So much has been written of the canal
and the interests that would be hampered by ITS
SUCCESS. and such dolefu reports spread broad
cast. that the President determined TO investigate
for himself and his lucid reports show the wis
dom Of his decision.
At the most inauspicious time the President
saw the big ditch and the towns that line it. The
rainy season was at its height and during his
visit there was no sun existing so far as the Pan
anna Canal Zone was concerned The President
examined the engineering and excavating opera
tions, the sanitary precautions and the accommo-
dations for housing the men at work there. lie
found that the worst streets in Colon could be
duplicated in many an American town or village,
and that the thirty-cent meals at the government
hotels were about as good as many for which
fifty cents is paid in the United States. There
were many grumblers in Panama just as there
are everywhere. The feyer-breeding mosquitoes
have been banished and there is no great danger
from disease. The death rate in the zone is no
higher than it is in most American cities. There
was not single death for three months among
the 6ooo members Of the canal colony. The
President is as convinced of the success OF the
enterprise as he could be OF anything human.
Altogether the message is one OF hope and it
will discount any OF the pessimistic stories that,
for special and interested reasons, are sent out
from the canal district. 1t seems probable that
as result OF the Presidents special investigation
more Americans will be willing to participate in
the work of building the worlds greatest canal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
MORE BROKEN PROMISES

GENERAL weeks ago the officers of the
- Wilmington City Railway Company prom
sed the patrons Of their lines in this city that
rangements had been completed to thoroughly
and comfortably heat their cars this winter So
far nothing has been done to make good the
promises and the cars are frgidy cold Little
do the foreign owners care for either the COM
fore or convenience of the thousands of people
in our city who daily pay tribute to their greed.
About year ago the company promised our peo-
pie that the service would be improved by an
expenditure of 100000 So far probably not
more than the tenth part of that amount has
been spent in the betterment of the service here.
We are thankful that session of the Legisla-
tur is so near. Some of the evils and wrongs in
flicted upon the people OF our city by the railway
companies will be remedied by legislative action
unless tho people have been deceived in the Sc
lection OF their representatives to the Legisla-
ture
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
OWLS CELEBRATE

At Irish American Hall Monday oven
ing the owl Social Club celebrated its
hrst anniversary with a grand bail and
sumptuous feast Among those pres
ent were:
Howard Clayton. Miss Mollie Nc
Caulley. Charles Dougherty. Miss Caro-
line Edwards, James Kane. Miss Rosa
Robinson. 2. +. Geisler, Miss Nettle
Spring. Ca-l Morris. Miss Louisa Dun
can. Robert Clark. Miss Jennie I.eib.
Joseph Proud. Miss Jennie Mcconnell
charles cave, Miss Annie Gynn,
Charles Cannon. Miss Lizzie Postal,
william McFadden. Miss Julia Dutton.
Charles Lynch. Miss Ida May Heart
John Tierney. Miss Mary owing
Frank Neylan. Miss Lizzie Owing,
George McGonigle. George Gormley'
Miss Eva schultz. Joseph Toner Miss
Maggie Wallace. Robert Evans, Miss
Mary Eckrish. Frank Dugan, Miss
Catherine sperling, Joseph Roach Miss
Emma smith.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
TRAINMEN HAVE
NOT GIVEN UP
To
Christmas Shoppers

The trainmen and conductors of the
p, b. and W. Railroad made another
attempt yesterday to have General
Manager Atterbury concede to their de-
mands for shorter hours, equalization
Of the wage scale and a modification OF
the rules and regulations. These are
the only two branches Of the railroad
men. stin lighting for their demands
and they declare they win continue
until the railroad company gives in.
Mr.. Atterbury has consented to help
the men out as long as they do not
ask anything beyond the ten per cent
advance in wages recently granted.
This is hard for the men TO agree TO
as an equalization Of wages under those
conditions means that some men would
have to have their wages reduced SO
that the lower paid men might have
theirs increased.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Jests and JineIes
IS more evidence OF prosperity"

Here's evidence OF prosperity"
what is it2"
several people hurt in mad rush to pay taxes
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Kids-London Bridge is falling down, falling down.
falling
Little George Cwhose father plays the market)-sen
1000 London Bridge shorti-Puck.
MaryI that the Dukes marriage to the rich Miss
Passay has been postponed
Jane-Yes l believe his creditors have granted him
little more time-Iife.
"This aper says the count IS in this country,
travelling incognito' What does that mean?'
1T probably that hopes in that way 10 dodge
his credtors"-Phila Press.
Education helps to make his in the world"
yes" answered the who always sneers; there is
no doubt a little football experience helps out
crowded street car'-washington star.
rs your sister going to Mr.. Twickenham.
johnny
sister amt told she soin TO marry him, but
tn bet she will"
Why"
Cause she said she wouldn't"-cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Phosnir Nominates offieers.

The nomination Of officers for the
Phoenix Fire Company at the last
meeting resulted as follows:
Presidents, James Thompson, Joseph
G. Hyedman.
Vice Presidents. f. C. Scheu. w r.
Churnside ana William Brown.
Secretary. William +. Callahan.
Treasures, 3. G. Wiederman,
Trustee-John J. Mulvey.
-Four directors ]. W. Porter. W. K
Churnside Samuel G Thompson
lanes Morrow. F. G. scheu. II. C
Vanderback, W. II. Stilley and Johr
Zebley.
Fire Recorder. William E. Callahan
Ambulance driver. Frank McCuliin.
Engine driver--James J. Patterson
Truck lriver George McCrscken.
Tillcr. John J. Muivey.
Eneileer. Emmit Morrow.
Assistant engineers-F. q. Scheu. X
:; Stiney.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Selling Liquor to Minors.
Editor The Evening Journal.

Editor The Evening Journal.
It has become quite common for some
saloonkeepers to sell Intoxicating
liquors 10 young men between ages Of
IS and p years, with the result that
many OF them are frequently seen on
the streets Under the influence OF drink.
This occurs more frequently on Satur-
day nights than at any other time. The
youths get their pay as a rule then.
and, TO use their own language, go ont
for sporting time" that night. The
result is thst they spend all Of their
money and are compelled to resort to
the disgusting habit OF borrowing from
one or more OF their friends during the
ensuing week. The police should take
cognizance Of this evil and keep a
watch on the saloonists who disregard
the law to such an extent as to furnish
liquors to these young men. Such
saloonists. as we'll as their barkeepers
should be punished severely II found
guilty OF the charge OF selling or furn-
ishing intoxicating drinks to minors.
Yours respectfully,
w. d. d.
Wilmington. December 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
OUR MERCHANTS, OPPORTUNITY.

OUR local merchants placing their Christ
~ mas goods before the people through the
columns of the newspapers and there is rush
of buyers. Business in the stores this season
promises 60 be very large 1t occurs TO us why
should not the merchants all the year round do
much more advertising and try to make their
general business throughout the year come to
something like Christmas proportions The rates
OF advertising i'll this city arc very low, yet there
are many merchants in Wilmington who adver-
tise only during the holiday season OF course
the trade would not be so great at other times in
the year. but il the people were acquainted with
our local stores and what they have to offer dur
ing the other months as they are in December,
there is reason to believe that there would be less
out-of-town shopping and that our merchants
would reap substantial benefits.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
workiusmon viii Rise.
Editor The Evening Journal.

Editor Inc ENeninG journal.
With the wonderful era OF prosperity
with us, when money is plentiful. the
markets are overloaded with farm pro-
ducts, meats can be found in any guam
tity and all men who wish to are
working. ! cannot understand why it is
the merchants insist on demanding
such high prices for their goods. AS
the wages Of the workingman are in
creased. thereby giving him hope that
he might get a little cash ahead for a
rainy day. the cost OF living is advanced
accordingly and the poor workman
finds himself as deep In debt as ever
He no longer is given any show to i'm
prove his condition. The time is UNI
doubtedly coming when he win rise ur
In his might and not only demand, but
take what arc his just dues. and that
day will be an unfortunate one for the
men who have trodden on him for Sc
many years with impunity.
Respectfully yours,
Workman.
Wilmington, December IS. 1906.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
GET THE TREE EARLY
Prices Are Due to Advance Because Of
Shortage in Supply.

Anyone having a Christmas tree to
buy will do well to make his purchase
without delay. as shortage in the
supply is predicted. At present trees
can be had for from 81 to 50, according
to size. but an advance is looked for
by reason Of the fact that all the trees
10 be had ere at present in the mar
ket, and II the buying is heavy Il will
be impossible to buy a tree at any
figure the day before Christmas.
In Philadelphia there is a shortage
at present in the supply amounting to
several thousand trees and the people
there are being asked considerable
more for them than Wilmingtonians.
although trees all come from the same
localities. ~
Trees OF al kinds and sizes arc now
ON sale on nearly every street corner
and II anyone goes without one It viii
be because he puts on his purchase
until the supply Is exhausted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Tho carberry Case.

=
Editor The Evening journal.
A wave Of indignation has swept the
community over the facts as revealed
by the untimely and especially pa
thetic death Of en- old woman found re-
Gently in a ditch near Brandywine
Springs Park. 1t seems that she was
just turned out OF the workhouse with
out money and poorly clad TO find her
way back to the city. She evidently
became bewildered, wandered around
in the cold and rain. then fell into the
ditch, ending what must have been a
decidedly miserable and painful career.
Now the point I wish to emphasize
here Is why people like her, or anyone
else, should be turned out OF the work.
house without even a nickel to ride into
the city. 1t is most inhuman and
heartless and why the warden or any
OF the guards could see an old woman
like that leave the building. knowing
as they must have done. that she did
not have n cent. is beyond understand
ing. Hava they no hearts? Is there
any humanity ieft in their shriveled
/ carcasses? Have they, made callous
/ by their constant association with the
denizens Of the underworld, lost all re-
spect and feelings for their own moth
ers and sisters? I cry shame on them
and so will any human being who yet
retains a spark OF humanity in him.
A human life. the life OF an old wo-
man FOR nickel The thought is
enough to make the blood OF any
honest man boil II the warden OF
/ the guards at the workhouse are too
/ NOR 10 rive fhc feeble and helpless
a nickel for car fare let them detain
tho persons a little longer until they
can make an appeal to the public.
Yours respectfully,
Citizen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
SAVED $4,000 INSURANC

NEW YORK. Dec. 1s-George j
Kimmel, alleged defaulting cashier q
the Farmers State Bank OF Arkansa
City. Kan. who has been an inmai
OF the insane asylum at Matteawar
was declared by jury in the Supren
Court at White Plains to be Of scuu
mind.
This follows an attempt Of his sist
Mrs. Edna X. Donslott TO collect s25
900 insurance. on the ground that sew
years absence made him legally dea
The insurance company was not salts
fed with the case and had detective
searching for him. with the result thr
he was finally located IN the lunlt
asylum. whore he had been committe
after conviction for larceny.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

President Diaz and the Mexican government
have been in terror Of the American railway
managers The Mexieans discovered a plan Of
the American syndicates to gobble up all the
railroads of that country and establish monop-
oily like we have in the United States The Mex
lean government did not consider such scheme
advisable for the welfare of Mexico and it acted
promptly by taking over the Mexican Central
and the other railroads which have been in pr-
vate hands
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Church Hack Ride.

Everything is in readiness for the
hack ride which is to be given by the
young women attached to the Sacred
Heart Church. which is to take place
on Thursday evening. The ride viii
be TO Claymont and from indications
II viii be very successful The tickets
for the affair have sold readily.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
soms New Physieians.

Waiter A. Carris. Of Dover; A. Lee CHI
ton. OF smyrna. both now resident physi
clans at the Delaware Hospital; Cecil DC
Harbordt. Wilmington; ]. n. Newman
Philadelphia; Carl Smith. seaford. and J
X. sudier, BridgevilIe, will shortly receive
certificates 70 practice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Peoples Column

Editor The Evening Journal.

Editor The Evening Journal.
So much has been said regarding the
nuisances which every city is confront
ed with IN the way OF ashes and other
refuse dumped in the streets. venture
to suggest a remedy. Let the city pro-
vide proper receptacles TO contain this
waste material and charge the house
holders a yearly rental sufficient tC
cover this cost. thus solving the prob
lem presented by the multitude Of
boxes, barrels. tin cans and other in.
adequate things used to put the stun
out in on collection days.
Yours respectfully,
A Householder.
Wilmington, December 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
BRIDEGROOM AGED IS
Cupid Waited Long to Ensnare William,
Booker, Of Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE. Dec. 1s-wiMiam P.
Booker. moro than eighty-five years
old. has not grown out OF cupid's
jurisdiction, as he evidenced by secur-
ing a license TO marry Mrs. Amanda
Chaplain.
Walter Ratcliffe. n deputy, who noted
the rather unusual age of the bride
groom to-be. asked whether II were a
first venture.
yes" replied the applicant "Tve
never been married before, but find
I'll have to do II. / started out Ia
1882. when twelve years OF age, with
a mother end five sisters TO support.
The last sister died eleven months ago,
and I am both free Of obligation %
them and lonely without a family.
can't get along alone and ! am going
to join the married men on the princi-
pie that It IS better late than never. "
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

Senator Bailey, of Texas who is travelling with
a pistol in his pocket and ready to shoot at a
moments notice, should he be assailed, confesses
that he has had intimate relations with the oil
trust magnates, borrowing money from one of
them and having rejected offer at a large sal
arv to become counsel for another. Mr.. Bailey
has dropped considerably in the public estma-
ton Senators from Texas have been presumed
to be free from corporation influences, but the
corporations get in their work in that State as
we'll as elsewhere. movement has been under
way to defeat Bailey for reelection, but it is not
probable that it will succeed. Baileys conduct
was discovered too late
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
Personal and Pertinent

OF the most deservedy popular Court House on
Joseph c. Jolls Clerk OF the Orphans Court
and Register in Chancery. Mr. Jols Is man whom to
know know well, with hosts OF friends who wish
him merry Christmas and continued prosperity He is
efcient in his duties obging and and citi
and ofhcial is all that could be desired.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

Mems Handkerchiefs, Initial
and Plain, Silk. Linen and Jap
onette. New York Clothing
House, 5o4 Market Street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19
SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE AT ONCE

THE affairs OF the Diamond State Steel
u Company appear to be far from settlement.
At the sale yesterday the price brought by the
plant was considered very low. The bondhold-
crs will get out clear under the sale, to say
Aipthing Of the claims OF the stockholders and the
s <eral creditors.
~. to be hoped that definite plan Of re-
z Mon OF the company will now be started
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. "a. .
Ey mall postage prepaid $500 year, or 70 GEMS ~,
month, payable in advance. BY carrier six Genus w.
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n. q A. oo-rELEPHoNEs--Delmarvia s''S
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only mint can make money without Advertising
Gadstono
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NOTICE TO Ihh fOn~AN'
Any reflection upon the character s'ens
may appear in these columns viii be gladly eo'''0N
upon request
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NO attention paid to unsigned communications
Advertising rates on application
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This newspaper Is sale at Broad street ana nWen
fourth ana Chestnut street railroad stations Ph'ladel
ohia. and az the Broadway Theatre news stano' Nc"
York
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ALL THE NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE.
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Knit Jackets, Stockinette
Coats and Sweaters. Nev
York Clothing House, So
Market Street.
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wilmington. December 10.
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THE EVENING JOURNAL COMPANY.
Fourth and shipley Streets wilmington Delaware
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Please buy your presents early.
Early in the day and early in the week
That will be your biggest gift Of the holt
days-to the workers behind the counters
and on the delivery wagons.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-19

Better goods for less money than else
where.
Mail orders given prompt and careful
attention.
Free Deliveries Daily. obligins Sales
people.
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
SUICIDE EPIDEMIC HITS
HUNTINGTON, v. VA.

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, May s1--The
tenth in the list OF suicides IN an cpl
demic of that character that has struck
this city during the past week has been
successfully accomplished.
Mrs. Porter Gilbert. a woman OF
wealth and refinement and connected
with one OF Kentucky's Oldest families.
cut her throat from ear TO ear at her
residence on College avenue. No cause
is known for the act. unless II is the
result of the failure Of her husband In
business a little more than month ago
Mrs. Gilbert was the tenth person 10
commit. or attempt 10 commit. suicide
within the past week. The first person
was William Barber, who one week ago
swallowed carbolic acid and died within
thirty minutes. The next was Nora Mar
lin. sister-in-Iaw Of the proprietor or the
Arlington Hotel Of this city she SUI
fingers close 10 death. but may recover:
Following her along the carboAc acid
route were Bertha Foster. Kathryn SUI
iivan. Joe Conway. William Adkins
blanche Carter, and a man named Car
roll The last was Mrs Gilbert. who
was the only one not taking carbollc
acid
The Washington times., 1906-05-31
.GRENVILLE LEWIS AGAIN
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS
Veteran Chief Of Steam Engineering
Division of Patent Office Is
Critically Ill.

Grenville Lewis. for thirty years chief
OF the steam engineering division OF the
Patent Ofhce. suffered a second stroke
OF paralysis yesterday afternoon In his
home, 1871 Third street northeast
Mr.. Lewis was first stricken about
eleven months ago. Yesterday morning
he slept some time on the front porch
Of his home and received a few OF his
friends. His mind has been perfectly
clear and he had mauifestIy been feeling
very well He went into his Iucheon. but
shortly afterward was attacked with
a stroke OF paralysis on the same side.
and today he IS critically H. II was
necessary to keep him under the lnfiu-
ence Of an opiate last night. and his
condition today was less satisfactory
than last night