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Evening journal., 1906-11-20
Tuesday November 20, 1906.
ANoTHER EVIL TO BE CHECKED,

THERE is little doubt that the government
will have to consider and investigate the
express companies that are operating in this
country Cries Of extortion by these corpora
tions are coming from all parts OF the nation. No
State has suffered worse than has Delaware
from the conspiracy OF extortion as habtuay
practced By these supposed common carriers
in the past there has been spasmodc agitation
against the methods OF the express companies
and Walter Morris, of Dover, has led gallant
fight against their practices but without success
Actions in the courts have failed and the ex-
press companies have had the usual corporation
grip upon the Delaware Legislature The ex-
press companies have simply preyed upon the
shippers Of the State from the fruit growers
down to the smallest patron Often their service
has been unsatisfactory. In shipment of fruit
BY the express companies the shippers when
sending single baskets have seen their fruit
looted by employees Of the company and there
has been no redress. The charges to large ship
pers have been excessive, and poor service given
in return. Grating has been practced by the
companies, such as collecting twice for a ship
ment Ii is well to keep this latter in mind now
that the holiday season is approaching, and the
opportunity for over charges is much greater
than at any other time of the year The profits
OF the express companies have been enormous.
The surplus of the Wells Fargo Company is so
great in fact, that the directors have been quar-
reling over their loot Great dividends are paid
on watercd stock The express companies show
no desire to conform to public opinion. They
can charge what they please because they are a
monopoly. And.a great deal OF the prosperity Of
which so much s.sad is monopoly prosperity.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
LOAN SHARK PLEADS GUILTY.

A T THE session OF the New Castle County
\ Court yesterday one Of the managers of
the loan companies which were exposed about
a year ago by THE EVENING JOURNAL
pleaded guilty and was let off with light punish
ment. 1t was fortunate indeed for him that he
escaped so easily After all their bluff and blus-
ter one OF the loan sharks pleaded guilty before
the court and confessed that he had violated the
laws OF the State The confession of this man
is a most emphatic tribute to the work done by
this paper in exposing these sharks that preyed'
upon the poorer people of the city and those who
in pinch needed ready money This good work
was undertaken by THE JOURNAL, and it
fought the battle fromr beginning to end. The
confession Of the loan Shark Before the court is
ample vindicatiop for us, and we feel that we have
accomplished some good in that direction by put
ting at least one of the sharks out of business.
1t is now up to the authorities TO see that there
are no more similar violations Of the law. BY
the confession OF Taylor there is admission
that the law OF the State is ample in scope to
cover usurious practices and it should be Figidly
enforced If the hackers of Taylor had felt that
they had leg to stand upon they would have
fought the case with all the resources they could
command
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
TO BUILD FIRST
.ALLSTEEL COACHES

The Pennsylvania raih oad has called
for bids for the construction OF 100 ALL
steel, non-inhammable passenger cars.
This will be the first ut Of such equip
ment to be made in accordance with the
company's intention to buiid no more
wooden oars. The decision on this point
was FASTENED by the progress of the
New York tunnel through which the
company vii not run anything but alb o.
mtely freproof cars.
Bids are to be asked Of the American
Car and Foundry Company, the Standard
Steel Car Company, and the Pressed
Steel Car Company one experimental
passenger ear has already been built by
the Pennsylvania, but the new cars will
embody many improvements upon this
one.
The company's shops at Altoona will
also complete now very shortly the all
steel baggage car, which is in course Cf
construction there, as wen as an all-ste,l
postal car-the first to he constructed by
any railroad. This will be delivered about
January lst.
The Pennsylvania has agreed with the
Postoflce Department to construct its fu-
ture mail cars of 70 feet in length, and
suitable for use as either letter or paper
cars. The present pay for railroad
postal service is based uDon car of 50
feet in length so thar in the new cars
an extra 10 feet win be provided for
which the company will receive no com-
pensation. The new cars will add greatly
10 the safety and convenience of railway
mail operators
The motive power department has also
just approved designs for an all-stecl din
ing car, and an experimental car o. this
character will be started at once. The
Pullman Company, at The instance Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, is at work upon
an all-steel non-innammahle sleeping car.
Some 500 such cars must be completed
and prepared for service by the time the
New York terminal is ready for operation.
IL is the expectation " the company
motive power officials that tho cars.
which are now to be ordered. will be as
completely freproof and collis'on-proof,
as modern engineering science has yet
rendered possible.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
Peoples Column
Bishop is Commended.

Editor The Evening Journal.
Bishop Leighton Coleman is TO be
commended for the stand he has taken
regarding Mrs. Parsons suggestion
that we try the married state for a
number OF years only. He denounced
the theory and the promoter in no un-
ertain terms and all sensible thinking
people will take a like view Of the
matter. That any person Of intelli-
gence could have the nerve to suggest
such thing IN this latter day Of sup
posed intellectually refinement and
high standard Of morality is astound-
ing Many peculiar and strange doc
trines hav been expounded within the
last century but this latest is about
the limit. The Bishop Is correct when
he declares anyone favoring such an
idea should be accounted an enemy
to society, a danger to the morals Of
the community and one not ft TO live
among respectable citizens, Il Is in
deed worthy Of the darkest ages the
world has ever seen.
Respectfully yours.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
LABOR CAN RULE IF IT WILL.

TN MANY cities speakers and newspapers are
4 calling attention to the part that so-called
labor should play in political affairs. For IN
stance in Williamsport, Pa, city election with
soon take place One of the newspapers there
points out the course that should be adopted by
labor, and in fact all men who work for a living.
The corporations OF that city regard the City
Council and the government as their own parti-
cuar affair, and they manage to control by throw
ing the dust in the eyes of the of the voters
The laboring classes usually vote against graft
and the grafters when they are sufficiently
aroused, and it is to their interest to do The
more the corporations can shirk their taxes the
more taxes will the laborng people have to pay,
either directly or indirectly That is the all-sui-
hcent reason why they should be intensely inter
ested in good government.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
ooMPERs WANTS HIGHER WAGES.

I N his address at the meeting Of the American
u Federation OF Labor Mr.. Gompers, the pres
ident Of the organization, declared that the pow
erful Federation should insist as a principle that
all attempts to lower wages shall be resisted The
Federation is working to secure as high wages
as possible President Gompers is criticised for
this statement, his opponents declaring that he
has not taken into consideration the problem OF
the production of wealth, and that wages depend
upon the amount OF wealth produced. This is
undoubtedly correct Wages are paid out OF the
product OF labor and not out of capital And /. is
true that no rule can be made under which wages
ean always be kept high The value of wages
depend simply upon their purchasing power
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
Personal and Pertinent

II is rarely that one has an opportunity to witness"
a conversation carried on between a blind man and a
deaf mute but such an occurrence took place in a we'll
known cigar store a few days ago The blind man is
adept in the deaf and dumb language and his signs
readily understood by his friend who could see
But the vice proposition different one The
deaf and dumb Obliged to hold his hand OUT
with the letters indicated by position Of
his fingers while the blind defty felt them That
the understood another evinced by
that the blind would and then chcukle
and laugh, while the deaf nue's eyes would twinkle in
amusement
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
wilmington, November 20,
Ernest RonIfaee d castaIIane.

Editor The Evening Journal
The Frenchman bearing tue above name
Is now in position 10 receive the con-
gratulatons Of the world. He stands
to-day, In many respects, as the young
man who has just taken his diploma at
college. The Information he has ac-
uuired, the lessons he has been taught,
have been sufficient TO fortIfy him for the
task of life which now lies before him.
lie is yet a young man. Men have begun
life much older than he. and have sue
oceded.
II vii do De Castellane, his divorced
wife, their little children and the world
no good to trample upon him now. He is
in a pitiable condition He could not be
crushed nearer to earth Yet. II there
Is anything good in his soul this crushing
Will awaken IT,, and Il should grow and
eventually make of him, not count, but
a man. lie has the opnortunlty to-day
that he never had before Money TO him
Is poison. This poison has now been
put beyond his reach. What he needs
now is medicine to relieve his system Of
the poison he has already imbibcd. A
good, honest days work, repeated six
times a week, Is the proper medicine.
No man has ever fallen too low TO rise.
II he means TO rise be will do so; but
he win stand in need of no money be-
yond that which he can make by his own
efforts. Respectfully,
C. 7. C.
Wilmington. November %.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
B nj LEFT HIGH AND DRY

PARIS, Nov. 2.-Mme Anna tiouid mas
determined that her former husband
Count Boni de Casteliane, must do for
himself; that she viii not make him a
pensioner on her bounty. lie may starvs
or live I'm comfort. as his fortunes dictate;
she will not mt a finger to aid him. Nine.
Gould feels that she has already done
more and suffered more at the hands Of
the pronigate nobleman than woman is
called upon TO do or suffer
The divorce which has left Nine.
Gould free from care has left the Count
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

problem Of the production Of wealth at this time
is not a serious one in this country, During the
last five years the country has Increased enor-
mousy in wealth, and Gompers is, therefore,
right in placing uppermost the subject OF the dis
tribution OF wealth. That is what concerns the
laboring classes as well as nne-tenths OF The
other people of the country
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
SCARCITY OF FARM LABOR.

c CARCITY of dependable laborers is becem-.
- ing a serious profile INTO many farmers of
the state The situation has been threatening for-
some time but this year reports from different
parts OF Delaware indicate that number of-far-
mers will retire this year complaining that they
are unable to secure help TO till the SOIL The
wages paid on the farms is higher than ever, but.
there are so many demands and opportunities for
labor in cities and towns at higher wages that.
the farms are often avoided The trouble is par
ticularly noticeable by those who cultivate the
large farms. The State Board Of Agriculture
should take up this subject and try to find its
solutions Some OF the thousands ii immigrants
who are daily landing in this country might be
induced to Delaware to work on the farms.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
Wilmington, Del, Nov. u, 1906.
RESOURCES.
s1,o74,4o9 12
LIABILITIES.
H. BAIRD, Cashier.


REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE DE
POSIP COMPANY. at Wilmington. in the
state Of Delaware, al the close Of busi-
ness, November -. 1906.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts ..........$ 9s5 go 04
Overdrafts and advances. Sc
cured and unsecured s......... 4J,lSS S3
Stocks, securities, etc, including
premium on same ............ l,6S5, 2g9 SO
Banking house, furniture and
nNtures .......................... 1870 GO
Other Real Estate ......,.o.,... io.2l5 IS
Bonds and Mortgages .......... 352 $50 90,
Due from National, State and
Private Banks and Bankers
ana trust Companies .......... l3,.0I 50
Checks and other cash items 5g5 Is
Exchanges for clearing house 5,414 g
:, els ana cents ,..s.~........~. 4osn
Cash cn hand, viz;
Leeal-tender notes and
National Bank notes. SO ,6G1 90 573S7 Is
Total. ..... .................sss9i So s9i.72s %
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid IN .....S 60l,O0O 90
surplus fund ........ ........... 5ol,G0l 90
Undivided profits. less current
expenses and taxes said . SU575 IS
Individual deposits sub
lect TO check .......S2 l5s,0S2 AZ
Certified checks ...... 1901 S.
Treasurer's checks
outstanding ...,. 1-ls7 O1 2,1cIl5i se
r~
Totals .......- .................. .$s.ssi,72s q
state Of Delaware, County of New Cas-
I, L. Scott Townsend. Treasurer OF the
above named corporation. do sOlemnly
swear that the above statement Is true
70 the best Of my knowledge and belief.
l.. SCOTT TOWNSEND
Treasurer.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixteenth day Of November. 1906.
JAMES w. ROBERTSON,
Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
JAMES b. CIARKSON,
JOHN S. ROSSELL
JAMES A. HART
Directors.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
BIG PLANT MAY
LOCATE HERE

Another rumor has gained circulation to
effect that capitalists are endeavorlng to
secure the land Of the Otto Gas Engine
purpose Of establishing big plant. Men
oonversant with the project are in Phila-
delphia and the story could not be veri-
fed here. This story, II true. would dis
count the report that the Otto people were
thinking about building here in spite Of
their recent declaration.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
stenl car Elnat n.n..,.

In TOW OF two tug boats the big steel
car float recently launched at the ship
yards Of the Harlan and Honingsworth
Corporation. for the Central Railroad OF
New Jersey left this port for New York
TO go into commission. The float is 2S5
feet long but had no trouble in gsttins
out Of the Christiana iIver.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

The Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company has
decided to increase the wages of their employees.
This is a step in the right direction, but one that
is justified by present conditions. The motormen
and the conductors should enjoy some of the
prosperity of which they hear so much talk We
have not yet noticed that the local trolley COM
panies have made increases in wages here but
no doubt they will fall in line and give their
men more money
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
unIon ThanksnIvIna servIee.

Harrison street and Wesley Methodist
churches will join in union Thanksgiving
service this year. Lovefeast win begin at
10 O'Clock and at 1890 a. m. the regular
service viii begin. Addresses will be
delivered by the pastor of the respective
churches Revs. C. T. Wyatt and C. W.
Dawson.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
CHURCH HAS BIRTHDAY
kinsswOod Msthodists Celebrate by All
Day Services.

In commentator of its thirty-thrd
anniversary special all-day services
were held yesterday at Kingswood NJ.
f. Church, in charge Of the pastor. the
Rev J. NJ S. Van Blunk.
In the morning there was sermon by
the Rev. John NJ. Arters. pastor Of
Madeley NJ. r Church. In the after
noon Aubrey Vandever made an inter
esting address TO the Sunday school
and the Epworth Deague listened to an
interesting address by Miss e. NJ. Win
chester.
The evening services included an ad-
dress by the Rev. II. S. Dulany, a
farmer pastor Of the church.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
Jests and JingIes

Aseum-Gven any thought to your boys Christmas
gift yet?
Kloseman-why I've thought up splendid idea.
but it wonld be just my luck to have Christmas
Ascum-A sltd. eh?
Rloseman-No, thought I might build him snow
man.-cathoIie Standard and Times
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
New s;onal sv.t.m

New signal bells have been installed in
an the switch and watch boxes along the
r.. p. & W. railroad BY a system OF
taps the switohmen know iust where a
train is. and are thereby guided in work
ang the sIGnala- .---.----- y
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

Rapid progress is making on the new station
in this city Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany The new structure will be fine ornament
for Wilmington and will much improve the ia
cilities of the company for handling its large and
increasing traffic from Delaware.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

It may be said without fear of contradiction
that the railroad company will be largely and
well represented in the next session OF the Della
ware Legislature.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

There is ray of hope in the south The Re
publcans carried one county in Alabama and
elected all their candidates.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

D. & a. soo-rELEPHoNEs-DeImarvias sass.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

high and dry, with 20 resources OF bi
own to fan back up3 3n. His plight con
tinues to interest and sinuse all Paris.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20
The EQUITABLE
GUARANTEE AND
TRUST CO.
Capital, $5O0,OOO.O0
Surplus, 100000
Undivided Profits, 100000
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In .looking for a suitable investment
safety is after all the most important
consideration. A deposit account with
this company will draw interest at tho
rate Of two per cent ner annum, and is
unquestionably better than a larger rat
when combined with risks. We are at al
times willing to assist those needing ad
vice relating TO their financial afroirs.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
BY mali, postage prepaid. $500 year, or % oenes :
month, payable il advance BY carrier six eenis "e
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

"only mint can make money without advsr'i'"O'--
Gladstone
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

ALL THr NEWS FROM EvERTwHrRT.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

THE EVENING JOURNAL COMPANY
FOurta and shipley Streets. wilmington. Delaware
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

N. w. Cor. Ninth and Market SITS.
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

Republican Newspaper published daily every after
noon except Sundays by
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

This newspaper sale st Broad Stfec ard Iwents-
fours Chestnut street railroad stations Fhaaei
phia. anG at the Broadway Thcstro news stand ne"
York
Evening journal., 1906-11-20

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE DE.
POSIr COMPANY, at Wilmington. in the
State Of Delaware al the close. Of busi-
ness, November 70 1906
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-05
CLOTHING ABLAzE
Shocking Death of Ida Chrin,
Aged J, Result of Playing
With Matches.
CUMMING TANNED FLAMES
When Clothing is Set Afire Child Runs
to Home of Parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. z. Chrin.

Playing with matches resulted in the
death of Ida Chrin, the 7-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs H. Chrin, Gil
Ninth street, yesterday afternoon, heI
clothing catching fire. The little girl
was playing about block away from
her home when her clothing was set
ablaZe. In her excitement she ran to
her mother at home. and in so doing
she famed the flames, which might
have been extinguished without seri
GUS results had some older person been
at hand to assist her at once. The
accident occurred about o'clock, and
though everything possible was done
death followed in a little over an hour
She was removed to st. Anthony's hos
pital in the city ambulance, which was
at the home in the shortest possible
time after the call had been sent in.
Entire Body Charred.
The child's entire body with the ex-
ception of her face was terribly CHAIR
ed and burned, so that recovery was
impossible. The case is a very pitiable
one. The child was born in Russia.
The funeral was held this morning
from the home. burial taking place at
the Jewish cemetery in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-05
WALKER WILL IS ADMITTED
Estate of Testator is Divided EquaII,
Amonu Heirs


The will of the late John NJ. Walker
of Canoe Creek was admitted to pro-
bate in the county court this morning
by Judge f. E. Parmenter. The in
strument, dated at Port Byron July
81, 1894, gives a life interest in the
estate to the testators wife. Mrs Mary
l.. Walker On her death. the instru-
ment provides for the division of the
estate into eight equal parts, to be dis
tributed to the sons and daughters,
James T. Walker, John B. Walker,
Warren r. Walker, Mrs. Mary NJ. Scott
Mrs. Sarah j. Atkinson, Mrs. Mary f.
Golden, and the children of Mrs. Mar
lille Taggert, a daughter and Hiram H.
Walker, a son. The sons, James T
Walker and John B. Walker. are nam.
ed as executors.
The will of Alexander G. Montgom-
cry, late of Moline, was admitted to
probate in the county court today. Pro-
vision is made for the distribution of
the real estate among the three daugh-
tiers. Martha J. Thornton, Elizabeth
Agnes Montgomery, and Margaret A.
Brooks, and the remainder of the prop.
erty is divided equally between them.
Robert J. Montgomery is made execu-
tor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-05
PERSONAL POINTS.

| ]. NJ. Valentine has returned home
from a visit in Kansas City.
Miss Celia Wheelan has returned
from visit of several weeks at Chi
| cago.
| Mrs. SJohn Speers and son of Pekin
| is visiting at the home of F. X
Rhoads.
r. j. Waters has returned from
Omaha, where he went to look after
his land interests.
w. E. Sears of Parkersburg, w. Va
| left yesterday for Chicago after a brief
visit with his parents in this city.
Miss Julia Spilger has returned from
trip including sojourns at Okoboj
lakes. Spirit Lake, and other northern
points.
Miss A. l.. Hill returned to Sterling
yesterday to resume her duties as su.
perintendent of the Wallace schools OF
that city.
Miss Eta Picklum has returned home
after a months visit with friends in
Pennington. Bonaparte and other
points in Iowa.
Miss Eugene Kruger and Miss Flo.
| renee Howell of Chicago, returned
home last evening after visit with
Miss Ada Hinkley.
Mrs. Charles E. Johnson and Mrs.
Joseph Kali departed this morning for
Chicago. where they will spend a few
days visiting with friends.
f. H Hatton, formerly connected
with different newspapers in the tri-
cities, but now of Evanston, returned
home at noon today after a brief visit.
Eddie and Sven Lund, sons of Mrs
Edla Lund, who for two years have
been studying in Stockholm. Sweden
have returned to attend school here.
Hon. and Mrs. McEniry are in Chi
cago. where Mr.. McEniry attended the
Jefferson club banquet TO Hon. VIII
liam Jennings Bryan at the Auditor.
ium last night.
E. c. Earl expects to leave tomorrow
for his home in Indianapolis where he
will visit a short time before he takes
up his winter work. He has not as yet
decided where he will locate.
MIS-. - y. scarlet, accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. S. ]. Bacon and sister
Mabel Bacon. OF Kansas, returned home
last night after a three weeks visit
with relatives at Leroy, Mimi
Sam Rhoads, who is well known in
this city, having resided here several
years ago. arrived this morning from
Stockton, Cal, where he is now locat-
cd He will spend several weeks with
relatives here
The Misses Marie. Catherine, and
Korinne Bray. who have spent the
summer visiting with their grandmoth-
err Mrs. John Aster of South Heights,
have returned to Dubuque where they
attend the Mount st. Joseph boarding
school.
L. S. Vosburgh of Chicago, general
western passenger agent of the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern railway,
and NJ. S. Giles, travelling passenger
agent also with headquarters at Chi
cago. were in the city yesterday call
ing on the local railway men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-05
OBITUARY RECORD.
w. Y. Norris.

Yhe funeral of William Y. Norris
was held from the home in South
Rock Island this morning at 10
o'clock. Rev. Granville H. Sher.
wood, rector of the Trinity Episcopal
church, conducted the services. Burial
took place at Chippiannock cemetery.
Mr.. Norris died as the result of a
paralytic stroke which he suffered
while at breakfast yesterday morning.
He was born in Vermont ~ years ago
He is survived by his wife, two sons,
John M. Norris, a member of the high
school faculty, and DR.. |. w. Norris of
Corona, Mich, and a brother, M ].
Norris, of Holly, Mich.