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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
NERO AND ROCKEFELLER.

TOI1N d. ROCKEFELLER, one of the wealth.
lest if not the richest man in the world, has
blossomed forth as an opinion giver on social and
economic problems. There has been consider
able discussion OF late OF wealth and "plutocracy
and that sort Of thing, and naturally the Standard
Oil magnate is interested, He doesn't like Pres
ident Roosevelts suggestion that huge fortunes
should be subject to a rigid inheritance tax. Nat
urally this doesn't please Mr. Rockefeller. He
has been so long using the government and the
laws plaything with which to enhance his
own private pocketbook that any thought Of pay
ing more taxes to him is shocking.
Mr.. Rockefeller, however should feel thankful
that he lives in an enlightened age and under
benehcent form OF government
Rich men like him did not always fare so we'll
Had Mr. Rockefeller been a Roman in the time of
the Emperor Nero a sad fate might have over
taken him. There were six men, Romans. who
were very wealthy, bur not all Of them put to-
gether were as rich as Rockefeller These six
little Rockefellers owned an island all to them
selves and became TO wealthy that all the other
inhabitants of the island were subject to them
The rich men didn't like to pay any more taxes
than possible and they were certain that taxes
on fortunes such as they possessed would be a
tax onsthrift." Nero and the Roman Rockefel-
lers could not agree and finally the brutal en-
peror summoned the rich men before him and had
their heads chopped off
Mr. Rockefeller should be pleased that there are
no Neros to-day who would thus summarily dea
with vested rights" and surplus wealth.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
Wednesday, October 10, 1906.


II 9TH surprising and disappointing is the
~ news coming from Kent county relative to
the management of yesterdays Republican con-
vention If reports be true, it looks very much
like the leaders are leading their party into the
Democratic camp After the much that has been
accomplished in favor of party harmony and
bringing the two factions together, it is indeed
unfortunate that it should be upset by men who
set themselves up as leaders and have no more
sense than to use sand-bag tactics and the unit
rule in districts and a county that is doubtful,
even under favorable conditions. The situation
down there, as result Of the shameful misman-
agement Of yesterdays convention, is even worse
than when the old factional fight at its high
est If Kent county should go Democratic next
month and the Republicans thereby lose the Leg
islature, the blame will rest entirely upon those
who put themselves in control Of yesterdays con-
vention. If the new leaders ruled the conven-
ton it was their duty to nominate ticket that
has a chance Of winning. If they got on top
merely to bring defeat and disaster upon them
selves and their party, Republicans in their own
county and throughout the State will regret that
they did not remain in the ranks and not aspire
to places OF leadership which as soon as acquired
'ias brought lasting distress to their friends and
ruin upon their party If serious mistakes were
made yesterday we hope there may yet be enough
time and good sense to correct them before it is
too late and the Republican party falls victim
TO the Democrats
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
tests and JingIes

choy-Johnny. does your sister like frogs legs?
Johnny-Nope; Holsters arms.-New York sun.
Patriee-Yes. it looks like a condensed Milky Way
Yonkers Statesman.
Unfortunately the evil in me always gains the vic
tory"
well marry. Then your better half win always be
Observation-Disclosures.
Mrs BacSbeighly-Dd you suffer any from NAL de
mer the voyage overg
Mrs. Peekington-Nol But seasiok? was seasick to
beat the bandl-Browning's Magazine
you really say, Colonel, that you ran for
Congress before you were of age2'
Certainly. before l 1e-I was a page in the
House.-Phila. Ledger.
How is your boy doing at oolege?"
Mighty poorly" said Mr. swifins. Il asked him
questions the other day and his ignorance about
football and rowing is positively neutrality-suspicious.
ington star
Ferdy-Your father said If asked him for your
again he would wipe up the street with me.
Ethel--well. III tell you what Ferdy the next time
you ask him to do II at this crossas,~Puck,
Member of Investigating Committee-Have you ever
had any confidential relations with the Beef Trust.
witness-No sir have uncle and cousins
working for it, bat they've told blamed thing
Chicago Tribune
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
POWDER PLANT
IS WIPED OUT
-Four Men Killed and Several
Injured at du Points
Tamaqua Mill
BY our own wire. Publishers Press.

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
TAMAQUA, Pa, Oct. 10-In an ex-
plcsion which occurred st the plant of
the DUPONT Powder Manufacturing
Company, on the mountain, one mile
north Of this place. four men were kill
ed and several injured. The explosion
occurred in the dyehouse.
The dead are:
Thomas Pearsall single. aged p.
Wilson Sassaman.. married, aged 40.
Edward Treish, aged Ct. married.
Calvin Gerber, aged 81. single. all OF
Tamaqua.
Irwin Sassaman. aged 49, the only
other man in the plant at the time.
was severely injured. being burned
about the face. head and body.
Lorin Berryre. who Nas working on
the Philadelphia and Reading trestle
$50 yards from the building. had a leg
torn off by a large beam. He was
taken to the Miners Hospital where
he is IN a critical condition.
Mrs. Jacob Long. a domestic on
Weldy's farm. had her ribs broken by
being struck by flying portions OF the
building.
No parts of the bodies of the mon
killed could be found 10 make identi-
ncation positive. The bodies we're
literally torn to shreds. The foot of
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
SAYS RATES
MAY BE LOWER
Agent For Delaware Compact
Says Outlook is
Brighter

John w. Rissel, manager Of the Della
we're Stale compact makes a defense to
the complaints Of many merchants that
insurance rates are becoming unrcas n
ably excessive in this city and State.
He declares that the increase is gem
eral and does not apply solely to VII
mirgton and that following the san
Francisco disaster the rates were "a sed
Ia the congested sections of the city. He
also stated that one of the Leading in
surance papers marked Wilmington as
one of the cities liable 10 be visited by
4 confagration but said that the Increase
in insurance rates had been decided upon
before the inspection of the local fire d.
partment had been made. The object Of
the compact was ITO lessen the individual
expenses Of each. company in it by hav-
ing one agent do the work for all.
Mr.. Rissel did not anticipate any fur
Their increase; in fact he said the outlook
was better than It has been for some
time for lower rates.
Merchants when told Of Mr.. Rissers
statements said 1t was the same old story.
If they made certain improvements, in
stalled certain mechanical devices. en-
closed their elevators fire PROCEED all
the pants of their buildings which they
oould the rates were 10 be lowered; but
after having done all these things they
found no lowering Of rates. only an in
crease.
Down State towns feel excessive rates
Of the compact severely and although
companies not in the compact can fix
any rate they please yet the amount OF
business which they can handle is neces-
sarily limited
''rhe only hope Of relief" said a prom
inent Market street merchant, who car
RES heavy insurance in the compact, is
the organization OF another mutual COM
pany and when that company carries all
the business it can get the organization
Of another one"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
WISH TO RAISE
$4,000 FUND
Anti tuberculosis Society
Quietly Seeking That A.
mount For Sanitarium

The Anti-Tuberculosis Society Of
Delaware is conducting a quiet cam
paign for funds amongst the friends of
the effort to eradicate the white plague.
Having established a free dispenssry
at the Associated Charities. where on
three days of the week persons ahiict-
ed with lung troubles may apply for
help and receive it, the society is plan
ming a vigorous attempt to secure this
necessary amount Of money to erect a
sonitarium for tubercular patients and
their cure.
Solicitors have been at work for a
few weeks and report that funds are
gradually coming in and that the re-
suit viii be satisfactory.
Architect Rice volunteered to prepare
plans for the sanitarium and is at
work with the committee Of physicians
upon the proper designs for such an
institution.
William S. Hilles volunteered his SER
vices to the society in securing articles
of Incorporation, a member of the du-
Pont family has granted a plot of
ground overlooking the city and of high
altitude for the erection of the So
society's sanitarium.
There will be needed from $4,000 to
$4,000 for the buildings and it is this
amount which members and solicitors
for the society is seeking to raise.
The officers of the organization re-
gard the establishment OF a dispensary
as step in the right direction and as
Indicative Of progress. Those engaged
in the work at this dispensary will
merely carry their field of labor to the
sanitarium when it is completed so
that this move may be said to be The
first step toward the practical work
ings of the sanitarium.
The dispensary hours at No. Goa West
street are as follows:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10

would vote yes The law would then read
"Bc it enacted by the Sovereign People Of
Delaware" etc
The Referendum Under the Referendum,
each measure which passes the Legislature
must remain imperative for a certain time,
during which time any citizen may circulate
petition for a Referendum vote. If signed
by 5 per cent. OF the voters and presented,
the measure must go to a vote by the people.
If voted against by majority it becomes
void
Every voter at the coming election will have
an opportunity to vote on this subject, which
brings legislation directly home TO the people. Il
is a good measure and should be supported al
the polls
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
Personal and Pertinent

The visit the Hose Company to the Phoenix
Fire Company Sunday and yesterday recalled in
cident which occurred here thirteen years
upon the occasion Of Marion's first visit to VIII
mington that time DR. Evan g. shortlidge. who was
mayor was involved In dispute with the Board Of
Park Commissioners regarding the growth Of weeds in
Brandyvine Park This rank growth the mayor claim
ed. should be down. but the Park Board for some
reason tailed TO carry his IDEAS In extending the
welcome of the city nremen Mayor shortdge told
them to be sure to visit historic Brandywne But"
added the mayor careful and keep off the grass
you might injure some crop OF weeds" Several
members OF the Marion Company recalled the incident
yesterday when Mayor Wilson extended 10 them the
freedom Of the city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
TRYINa no cATcH ,EM.

TN his apparent independence, Hearst is not
i without method. He has the Democratic
endorsement for Governor Of New York and he
has hopes to break into the Republican ranks
with his independence League Republicans
who would not vote Democratic ticket under
any circumstances, could, Hearst thinks, be ca
joled into supporting the independence League
ticket. Hearst is also trying to get rid Of great
number of Eminent Citizens by making
strenuous attacks upon them. He realizes that
the vote of the humbest foreign laborer on the
east side counts for as much as does that Of the
prominent citizen" And it is votes that Hearst
is after.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
THIS is A GOOD MEASURE.

THE Initiative and Referendum League of
4 the State is making persistent effort to
interest the voters OF the State in its work To-
morrow Thursday evening the first Of series
OF meetings to be addressed by capable speakers
will be held The following is brief explana-
ton of the initiative and referendum:
The Initiative: Suppose it is desired to
have passed certain much needed law.
This may be accomplished by circulating
petition to be signed by per cent of the
voters (Which in Delaware means about
zIoo) 70 The effect that the measure be sub
mitted to vote of the people. If favored by
majority, it becomes a law Experience
shows that the Initiative is rarely used. as the
Legislature generally acts on suggestion If
1ney think that 1t is such that the people
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
PUBLIC in ,TALLATION
Wilmington Lodge, A. o. U. W., to
Have a Double Celebration on
October is.

The public installation and celebra-
ton OF the anniversary Of the A. o. u.
W., to be held by the Wilmington
Lodge on October IS. promises to be
one OF the most pleasing affairs ever
arranged by the Wilmington lodge.
Anyone who has ever attended func-
ton given by the Wilmington lodge
well knows the care and good taste
that is exercised to make every visitor
feel that his enjoyment has been
specially looked after. and this viii be
no exception to the rule.
The actual date of the anniversary
of the Order is October %. but the
lodge felt that by combining the cele-
bration OF the anniversary and its in
stallation OF officers and making the
whole affair public. much more interest
would be manifested. The committed
IN charge consists Of F. p. LaclSey
Lewis Sasse, Julian c. Walker. Ed
ward Finn and Clifford Mccall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
aRobhyv Lost His cap.

Robert Porter. one Of the most ac-
tive members Of the Washington Fire
Conlpany, who IS now on a trip with
thef company, is mourning the loss o.
his Fatigue cap which Csssappc4. 80 d.
sole mysterious manner last night IL
Rekding.
Bobby" telephoned TO the "Washy."
noiise and another cap was sent him
10 Allentown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
ROOSEVELT ANp INCOME TAx.

MO SURPRISE need be caused by the an
nouncement from Washington that Presi-
dent Roosevelt is said to be in favor of the enact
ment Of law taxing incomes. The income tax
is founded upon justice and right and is designed
to make excessive wealth pay its share towards
the expenses of the government.
The income tax will be fought of course, by
those who would have it to pay, but sooner or
later it will be worked into law in this country
and such law will not be upset by the Supreme
Court.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10

The building Of the State Capital at Harris
burg developed grating high art The
fellows who were into that steal were engaged in
no ordinary kind of plumber. They wanted a
big pile Of it while they were at it. They never
expected that there would be a political up
heaval in the State when they started on that
job or they would not have grated on such an
elaborate scale The grafters evidently believed
that there was no limit to the patience OF the
people, but they were mistaken.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
Candidate for Coroner.

David X. Jackson. OF this city. has
ernpuaced himself an candidate for
the office OF Coroner in 1908 on the Re-
publican ticket Mr. Jackson is well
and favorably known Ia Wilmington,
where for anumber Of years no has
teon connected with the
business. He has been lifelong Re-
publican and is a man Of sterling char
acter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10

1t was an act of wisdom the part OF the I'm
ion Republicans in their so-called State conven-
ton yesterday that they endorsed the Republican
State ticket, and for which Mr.. Addicks and his
friends deserve credit There is hope that they
may pull still further on the main and right track
in the expression that more of the nominees on
the Republican county ticket may be endorsed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10

one man was blown through a two
inch plank
The entire plant, which consists Of
several frame buildings. was demol-
ished.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10

When the many friends of Mrs. John M. Har-
vey paid their last respects to her yesterday they
and our community parted with kind and gentle
woman whose exemplary life and charitable work
will be long and pleasantly remembered
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-10-10
FINANCIAL CARDS
Security Trust & Safe
Deposit Company.
QUARTERLY STATEMENT,
October l, 1906.
RESOURCES.

NLsDO ~ MID.
Real Estate, Office
Building, etc 80. S I47,826.o7
Mortgages, B onds,
Stocks, etc ...... 2,o57,ooo.3s
Loans and Discounts oo3,o8S.oz
Cash on Hand and
with Banks and
Bankers ...... 25I,76o.23
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$3,45I,sz3.za
LIABILITIES.
S3,45I573.zz
OFFICERS

neHJaihih eIus--.................. President
James B, Clarkson..........Vic e-President
John S. Rossell Sec'y and Trust OFFICER
l.. Scott Townsend. Treasurer
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-13
SUNSHINE MADE ON
PROPER APPLICATION
WEATHER WIZARD RECEIVES
STRANGE MACHINE
Believed to Produce california's Most
Famous Product by Simple Setting
of DlaI-Unpoetic Official SAYS
It's Only Recorder

No more bad weather for Los An
geles. No more rain when an i'm
presario is trying to give a concert.
No more streets which it would take
gondola TO traverse when a native
Californian Is trying to show off the
beauties of the burg to his eastern
friend. Local Weather Wizard A. b.
Wollaber has received wonderful
new electrical machine from the
Washington office which will give sun
shine whenever it is demanded.
While the machine looks very sim
pie to the uninitiated it is most po-
tent. IL the weather man wants a
sunny day, all he has to do is turn the
dial to the proper stop forty-eight
hours ahead and the machine does the
rest. The warmth OF the sun is reg
ulated on an apparatus like a steam
gauge. The hand is placed at warm, .
hot or very hot" and the weather
two days later corresponds.
The new instrument offers unlim-
tied opportunities for graft. For in
stance, a show Is to be held at one of
the theaters. If 1t rains, the streets
will be inundated and the attendance
will be limited to seven I'D. HIS" and
three "Johnnies." Instead of riskine
such dire calamity the manager viii
go to the weather office, have a private
interview with Foreeaster Wollaber,
who will set the machine and the play
will be saved. The weather will be
balmy and pleasant. Realizing the
power such an instrument confers
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-13
VIEWS OF CLEWS ON
FINANCIAL SITUATION
special Correspondence Of me Herald.

Special Correspondence of The Herald.
NEW YORK, Dec 12.-Henry Clews
| in his open letter of recent date, dis
cussing the money situation, says: The
general outlook remains unchanged
Business is active in all parts of the
country and speculation is fortunately
restrained by the unusual rates for
money A check to the mining specu-
lation was one of the favorable feat
ures. Prices of commodities are high
and seem likely to so remain, in view
of rapidly increasing costs of produc-
tion. There are, however, no signs of
any cessation in the demands for mer
chandise. and supplies generally are
light. Our iron and steel trade con-
tinues to surprise even the most opti-
mistic by its activity and strength.
When the limit of activity and advanc-
ing prices will be reached, no one can
determine. A good many shrewd and
experienced observers are of the opin
ion that we are on the verge of recess
sion. Some, however, are confident of
another years good business, and point
prophecies of reaction which have been
current for year or two. In my own
opinion, if securities and money could
only be restored to a more normal
basis, allowing for the fact that we are
now on a higher level than five years
ago. we could feel practically assured
of another twelve months of good busi-
ness-provided no crop disaster inter
vened. So long as the money situation,
however, remains as il now is, the eau
tionary signals must be kept promi-
nently in view This is not a good time
to run into debt"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-13
TOP PRICES PAID
FOR FANCY SPUDS
EASTERN POTATOES IN LOCAL
MARKET
Poultry and Grain in More Active
Demand-HoIiday Prices for Com-
modities Now Prevail--Bad
Weather for Fishermen

Potatoes appear to be the favorito
and most profitable product for the
shrewd dealers I'm the Los Angeles mar
ket on the produce exchange yesler-
day a dealer who bought heavily a rev
weeks ago at what was considered high
figures cleaned up his last carload at q
handsome profit and is now ready to
buy fresh stock at top prices. Fancy
Highland potatoes are said to be very
scarce. as the production was at least
30 per cent less this year than in lgOo'
Colorado, Idaho, Wisconsin ana Min =
nesota as well as oregon potatoes, are
offered i'm the market and find buyers
al what are considered good ngureS tOr
the eastern shippers.
ON the exchange yesterday the sales
included ten cases of case count eggs,
and several carloads of fancy ana
choice Highland potatoes, and one car
load of Colorado spuds.
Dealers i'm the market stated that
prices for products are unchanged, and
that there would probably be no change
until after the holidays. COMMODITIES
are moving well, good stock being In
active demand.
Poultry dealers and handlers OF game
find that with the approach of the holi-
days and the banQueting season all
kinds of fancy stock is desired, Prices
have been advanced slightly.
No change in butter and egg quota
tions.
Fishermen reported yesterday that
the waves of the ocean are running
high and that it is dangerous to ven
ture out. Consequently the supply of
fish is light. very little of any kind
being on sale. Lobsters are scarce and
n oil
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-13
SCHOOL HOLIDAY is NEAR
Pupils Will Have Two Weeks Relief
From Studies, but Teachers
Must Work

Friday afternoon the sorrowing youth
of the city will turn from the pleas
ures of the school room to the dreary
contemplation of a two weeks vaca-
tion. All the schools of the city will
close Friday afternoon to reopen
Wednesday, January 2.
The youngster who envies his teach
er because she has nothing in the
world to do except give him hard les
sons and harder thrashings Will Tor
once appreciate his position as pupil;
for the teachers will not have all that
time for enjoyment. A strenuous Week
of teachers institute will keep the
pedagogues hustling till Christmas ana
many of them count on the Christmas
holidays as a time when they can
catch up on back work and marx oiu
examination papers.
If the wishes OF parents coulu pe
consulted the chances are that the
youngsters would be kept at scnooi ;
for around the holiday season inqulsl-
tive boys have bad habit OF expos.
ing the secrets of Santa Claus pu'
among the youngsters all VIII De nap
piness.