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Evening journal., 1907-02-21
Someone Should Act.

Editor The Evening Journal
For some time have noticed In the
markets and stores that the condition OF
the meat put on sale is far from what
would call good I am not a butcher but
think I can tell good meat from bad meat
n by no other means than tho smell Of
the same. In scrapple, sausage and such
meats there Is undoubtedly meat not ut
for the public consumption and I feel
pretty sure there rs some crooked work
going on in the meat market. There has
been so many complaints about this IN tho
past and there are 20 many az the present
time that ! think dt is about time The
Board Of IIeaim or the Meat Inspector
were taking some action IN the matter
and trying 10 End out " meat UNIT for
sale Is really being sold IN this city.
Respectfully yours.
Consumer.
Wilmington FEBRUARY 9i
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
nsmoorntio cInh EIseis ofiosr..

The Young Mems Democratic Club.
at its annual meeting last night, elect
ed the following officers: Former
Mayor Charles d. Bird. president;
Harry T. Graham. second vice-prssi-
dent; George L. Stidham. secretary; J.
Frank Davis, treasurer; w. L. Holt,
financial secretary; James II. Kane,
marshal: Charles d. Bird. George
Boughman. Harry T. Graham, Anon
d. Chaytor. Jr.. and Josiah o. Wolcott,
board OF governors.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
FAT ENGINEERS
ARE PERTURBED
New Type OfP., B. & ". LO-
COmOtiVes Have Small Cab
room Space

Much concern is expressed among the
p. B. and w. engineers who are big men
over the new type Of locomotive the COM
nany has just put on the road.
Only slender men can run them. The
law requires a certain space between
space allotted the engineer on the new
machines cannot be made wider as the
boilers are too large. A Fat man cannot
get at either the throttle OF reverse lever
IN the narrow space left for him. There
are many fat men on the r.. 3. and W.
and all Of them are exercised over the
mattaf.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
WHEN MAY A MAN SWEAR =?
Allen Thought He Might When a Wet
SNOWFALL Hit His Nsok-Fined IS.

Allen Thought He Might When a Wet
SNOWFALL Hit His Nsek-Fined IS.
NEW YORK. Feb. 2l.-Janes w.
Mccarthy. the rhyming judge Of the
Second Criminal Court. Jersey City
fined Leonard Allen. OF No. 14s Beacon
avenue SIS yesterday for swearing in
the public streets on Sunday. No po-
ctry went with the sentence.
A wet SNOWFALL was responsible for
Aliens outbreak. Tho SNOWFALL hit
him In the back Of the neck The boy
who threw II was a good sprinter and
Allen couldn't catch him. He hurled a
lot OF lurid language at the boy. and
a woman told him he ought 70 be
ashamed OF himself TO swear so dread
fully on Sunday. Then he said things
70 her and she had him arrested.
Judge Mccarthy advised Allen 10
look IL there were any women within
hearing distance II he ever felt con-
strained TO cuss on Sunday in the fu-
tire.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
Jests and JingIes
It made the young recruit hot;
No wonder he was fiustered.
The foemen peppered him with shot
Right after he was mustered.


Lawson-Is he rich?
Dawson-Fabulously why he stayed three days
in Florida hotel.-somerville Journal
Knicker-Can you see your breath in your nat?
Boeker-No; the ianitor doesn't let draw it.-New
York sun.
steemill sr Cof NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. my. son, to
stick your last.
steemin Jr. Cabsently)-But suppose she, too. sues
for divorce2-Puck. se
Teacher Gin manual training schooi)-what may be
regarded the forerunner OF the modern automobile?
Shaggy Haired Pupil-Anybody that gifts in its way
Chicago Tribune
Mr.. Pumpus is very careful OF his dignity"
mented the observing girl
"Yes" answered Miss Cayenne He naturally has
little that ne has to be careful Of t"washington
Star
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
DENIES ROMANTIC TALE
Lady 5roeklebank Says Mr.. Westlns-
house Knew Daughter From Childhood.

Lady Broeklebank Says Mr.. Westina-
house Knew Daughter From Childhood.
LIVERPOOL FEB. 2i.-Iady Broclsle-
bank interviewed regarding the engage
ment Of her daughter, Violet, and George
Westinghouse, romantic details Of whose
meeting have been cabled from New
York. Lady Brockiebank laughed at the
story that her daughter mistook young
Westinghouse for an ordinary workman
when she was visiting the Westinghouse
works at Pittsburg and called il deli
cious nonsense"
MY daughters love story Is a very pro-
sale affalr. She and George have known
each other since childhood. My husband,
Sir THhomas. and myself are intimate
friends OF George Westinghouse. sr.
When he was in London on business he
always stayed with us. Sometimes he
brought his wife. Young George some-
times stayed at our home, Ironton Hail,
Cumberland. a. well as our residence in
London"
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
Washington company's Reception.

The sixty-eighth annual reception of the
washington Fire Company, which will be
held in the German Hall tomorrow night.
promises to be the most successful over
held BY that organization.
Elaborate arrangements have been made
for the affair and splendid supper will
be served. There will also be a musical
and vocal entertainment and dancing.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
Thinks Hs Also Has Answer.

Editor The Evening Journal
Notwithstanding the facilities Afforded
by free education, It seems rather strange
there should be 80 much siyness IN tack
ling ]. RS little problem TWO solutions
have appeared. Tho irst unknowinsly, no
doubt, would at each disbursement causc
loss OF s. 2s1-i0Oo 10 his employer.
The second would cause each bricklayer
10 lose s5.s7. As there is only one class who
never err, and they are those who never
attempt anything. therefore honor both
men for their attempt.
will, with permission, mako my at
tempt at dividing that SIPS as per ques-
tion: Carpenters 1861 each or siOoAes col
lectively. for the carpenters and A2.55 each
or s723.30 collectively for ahe brcklayers.
seven-olovenths is the ratio required.
Respectfully,
Patrick wall.
Augustine. February q.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for the
peoples column will not be printed
Names Of contributors 70 the column
will not be printed, but must be fur
nished The Evening Journal as an evi-
dence Of good faith on the part Of tho
contributor.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

The Old Folks Concert to be given
in Grace NJ. Z. Sunday school hall,
Friday evening, February %, 1907, will
be most enjoyable. An attractive pro-
gram in charge of Mr.. Stanley Baker
has been arranged and an evening Of
pleasure is promised those who attend
Tickets 25 cts
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
Pastors Preparing Conferences Reports.

Pastors Of Wilmington NJ. z.
churches are now preparing their an
nual reports for presentation at the
conference to be held next month at
Smyrna. 1t is expected that a large in
crease Of membership will be shown.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

The National Cash Register Company, accord
ing to reports from Ohio is said to be looking for
a new site on which to erect its factorifs that
employ about 5000 persons The company is
said to have decided to leave Dayton. There is
a chance for Wilmington, as better location for
such an industry could not be found.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

The telegraph companies are beginning to
share their prosperity with their employees. The
Postal Company has just announced substan-
tial advance in the salaries Of their men, who de-
serve the increase. The telegraph companies
have a monopoly business and their charges are
such that they can we'll afford to pay their men
fair rate Of wages.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
- niui.inn ln.t.ll.d

Rescue Division Sons or Temperance
was instituted here Tuesday evening by
National Organizer lockwood Much en-
thuslasm prevailed throughout the meet
ING.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
FARMERS HAVING THEIR TROUBLES.

N MANY Of The Southern States much at
4 tention is being paid to the immigration bu-
reaus which have in mind the bringing Of Euro
peans TO labor in the fields of the sunny States
Strange as it may seem, there is complaint Of a
scarcity of labor in the part of the country where
labor is assumed to be the most plentiful. But
Delaware farmers also complain of the lack of
labor This year some OF the State papers have
contained more than the usual number of advcr-
tisements of farmers who have abandoned their
vocation The principal reason is because of the
difficulty in securing competent help. There has
been large demand for labor in the cities, on
the railroads and in the mills. This takes Ia
borers from the farms Although the wages OF
the farm laborers are much higher than they
have been for years there is difficulty in secur-
ing adequate help The cost of labor also large
ly draws from the advanced prices that farmers
have received for some Of their products.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

Miss Roxy Derby. OF woodslde. who
has been spending some time with Mrs
j. II. Peach. Of No. SIS Monroe street,
has returned home.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

80 attention paid to unsigned communications
Advertising rates on application.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

This newspaper on sale Broad street and lwenty
Fourth Chestnut street railroad stations, Phiaasi-
phia- and at tho Broadway Theatre news stand New
york
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
FOUNDED 1883.

D.& a. soo--rnLHrnoNps-De.marvia sa'a -"'
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

With the retirement Of Senator "Joe" Black
burn of Kentucky from the higher house of the
National Legislature, the Democrats will be
without political leader II will be every SEN
ator for himself. In fact that has been the sit
uation there for some years, even though Senator
Joe" has maintained the semblance Of leadership
Naturally Bailey, Of Texas would be regarded as
the leader of the minority but Bailcys reputation
has been smirched because of his alliance with
the Standard Oil and other trusts and he will not
have in the future the prestige that he has en-
oyed in the past.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
FINANCIAL CARDS.
Security Trust
and
Safe Deposit Co.
No. 519 Market Street.
Wilmington, Del.
Capital 100000
Surplus 100000
DEPOSITS

In our money department,
whatever the amounts may
be, yield as large returns as
u. S. Government Bonds at
the present market value.
We allow 2 per cent. interest
and assure our depositors alb
solute security.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

ALL THE NEWS FROM EvtRYwHERn
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
BY mall postage prepaid $500 year. or 25 cents
month payable in advance. BY earlier. six cents "eeA
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
oFFIcFRs.

Benjamin Nields. President
James B. Clarkson. Vice President
John S. Rossell, Sec. and Trust Officer.
L. Scott Townsend. Treasurer
Evening journal., 1907-02-21
NOTICE ro THE FuBLIc.

Any erroneous reflection upon character stanans
reputation any person hrm or corporation S MieH
appear in these columns win be slcdy oo'ie0''U
upon request.
Evening journal., 1907-02-21

Yes. we civilized 90 the Indians
We hear their race in sorrow groan
But more degraded. hopeless heathens
We find around US. among our own
The cry or sorrow from the heathens-
The horrors that around US lay.
How shall polished Christians CD an
swer
Before the Lord. on Judgment Day
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
CHECK DEFICITS IS
COUNCILS ORDER
DEPARTMENT HEADS NOTIFIED
TO RETRENcH
Appropriations for Departments May
Be Divided Into Twelfths, to
Limit Expenditures
Each Month

Department heads who have exceeded
their appropriations will be called on the
carpet at the next session of the city
council finance committee
1t looks now as if the same old deficit
will confront the city officials with the
new year unless amputation of expenses
is ordered for, the remainder of the year.
The departments which appear to be
overdrawn ct present and the amounts
are:
Attorney, $4,000; charity, $500; council,
5000; fire department $21, 900; health de-
partment, $1,000; police, $4,000; tax COL
lector. $4,000; clerk, $500; treasurer. $4OO;
custodian $4,000; engineers, s23, 700; gar
bage, $1,000; sprinkling, $1,000; sweeping,
$1OOO electrical, $1,000. Total $sS,3OO.
The large overdraft in the engineers
department may be lowered by the charg-
ing of part of the costs of this work on
property owners, but there appears to
have been some delays in adjusting this
which if not overcome give that branch
a big deficit.
Some time ago 1t was proposed to di-
vide all appropriations hereafter into
twelfths and to pay out no more each
month than one-twelfth so as to prevent
deficits and If the finance committee does
not reach an understanding this may be
enforced.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
CHURCH FEDERATION ISSUES
STATEMENT REGARDING LAW

The Church Federation of Los Angeles has
Issued the following statement regarding the
Interpretation of the state constitution in the
cause bearing upon religious teachings in the
public schools:
The executive committee of the Church Fed
GRAFTON is glad that DR.. e. c, Moore states in
his letter of December II. 1907, copies of which
appeared in the public press, that he had not
directed or intended to direct that the name Of
Christ should be excluded from the Christmas
celebrations IN our city schools.
This committee, however, feels 1t incumbent
upon itself to take this occasion to impress
the truth decided by the highest courts in
America that this is Christian nation, and
1t Is too narrow a construction of our organic
law to say that only those religious refer
nces which give offense to no one'' are per-
missible or legal
This committee also thinks 1t necessary to
declare that in its opinion the celebration of
the ordinary Christmas festival, in which ref
erence may be made in songl and recitation to
Jesus the Christ divine Lord and Saviour.
would not be teaching "denominational or dog
matte doctrine" within the meaning of the
constitutional provision quoted by Dr. Moore.
We appreciate the delicate and sacred duties
that belong to the office of the superintendent
OF the public schools, and the enormous infiu-
ence on the young life Of the community exer-
cised by one who may occupy that position,
and are profoundly anxious that no suggestion
come from that source to the teachers that
might be justly construed as excluding Jesus
Christ from that very festival that would be
meaningless without him. and the absence of
MS name from WHICH WOulu De 10 tne cHiiureii
a denial OF him.
We are persuaded that an overwhelming ma
jorlty of the parents and children Of Los Ange-
les hold to the truth of Christ, whose birth Is
celebrated at the Christmas time, and that
childhood could suffer no greater loss than the
loss of that truth
The members of this committee deem 1t
proper to suggest that the sentiment of the
vast majority of the patrons Of our public
schools be not disregarded in an overzealous
effort to give offense to no one
We believe In the principle that our public
officials should maintain the law, but we do
not consent to an Interpretation Of this law
in so narrow manner as to make 1t to be-
come offensive to Christian sentiment.
We would further declare that we have no
just ground for believing that any large part
of our citizenship is opposed to the ordinary
Christmas celebration in the city schools-cer-
tainly we have no ground for believing that
cur Jewish fellow citizens could object to such
celebration. On the contrary. we are per-
suaded that all real lovers of our country
would look with grave concern on a too mar
row Interpretation Of section OF the constitu-
tion of California, by which Interpretation the
state would be made to deny the very funda-
mental truths or which its own stability de-
pends. EDWIN p, RYLAND. President.
Los Angeles. Dec is.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

Repetition is never dull if it means
money saving. Bright men jump at
such chances and keep in touch WITH
what is being advertised. The man
who does not read the advertising Oh
today is doing himself and family an
injustice. You can judge house py
its announcements, especially IL you
take the trouble to Investigate as to
their ability and intentions to "maike
good" their statements.
In our announcement last Sunday we
made a plain candid statement OF facts
as regards our inability to warehouse
the large stock on hand and coming IN
by carload lots, also we did not feel
inclined to risk heavy loss by fire, as
we could not cover with insurance for
reasonable protection owing to hazard
Gus surroundings-hen this great
Sacrifice Sale of pianos at or near cost
to reduce the stock to a minimum.
Our advertisements were read by
thousands-many of them thought no
doubt 1t impossible to "malxe good" and
some came to investigate-those who
did come-and we have had a store full
every day-found each and every state
ment made to be true, and bought IL
they had any use for Piano or Player
Piano.
They found the instruments were of
reliable makes the savings according to
the cred Tags were all of $3.50 to 5000
actual money-and terms were un-
usually attractive taking into consid-
Grafton the high standard of the
pianos. The $40 pianos advertised at
$97 were the best inexpensive instru-
ments ever sold, while the $112 and
$16S pianos could not be equalled else
where for much less than double the
sale price.
There are no finer or better s400 and
$3.50 pianos made than we are selling
here this week at s287 and 1896.
At $196 you secure fine $3.50 piano,
while the 5000 styles of we'll known
strictly highest possible grades are
going at 1887.
You could not find a better $3.50
small grand than we have for $538--
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
CHINESE
WAS TONG'S VICTIM
sHERIFF's. DEPUTIES WORKING
ON MYSTERIOUS CASE
Circumstances Surrounding Shooting
Of oervant Who Feared Death
Cause Officers to Scout
Suicide Theory

Surrounding the death of Wah Lee,
Chinese who was found dead In his room
on the ranch of Mrs. l.. M. Foy at san
Rafael Heights. deputies of the sheriffs
office believe there are many suspicious
circumstances pointing to murder, and
that his death is the result OF the secret
work of one of the Chinese tongs.
The Chinese who occupied room in the
servants quarters on the ranch, did not
appear as usual yesterday to perform his
household duties as cook, and when no
answer could be had from repeated knock
ing, his door was forced open. Wah Lee
was found lying on his back on the bed,
his feet on the floor. A bullet had en-
tered the right temple and come out on
the opposite of his head.
Two streams of blood were found on
the bed and one on the floor, indicating
he was not shot while lying down.
I A .S2 caliber revolver was resting on
the mans arm, In a position, the officers
say, which appeared to show 1t had been
placed there by some one other than the
dead man.
A further suspicious circumstance lies
In the fact that while one chamber was
discharged, the hammer of the weapon
rested on another cartridge which had
not been exploded.
Nothing in the room was disturbed and
a lantern carried from the kitchen to the
servants room when he started for bed
was found burning.
Wah Lee is said to have complained a
number of times recently that he expected
to be killed. and on Tuesday told Mrs.
Foy he believed 1t would be but short
time before his life would be taken, and
asked her In the event of his death to
keep all his effects.
The body is at Pierce Bros, where an
inquest will probably be held tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
NEGRESS ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
Enraged Woman Said to Have Beaten
Mother, Daughter and Babe In
Fight Resulting from TeIe-
phone Conversation

Jane sorel, a negress living at S25 Nc
Garry street, is charged with having
beaten Mrs. Myrtle Girder white wo-
man, Mrs. Girder's mother and Mrs.
Girders baby. in complaint filed with
Prosecuting Attorney Fleming yesterday
afternoon.
According to Mrs. Girder, the trouble
arose over conversation on party
telephone line between herself and her
mother. The negress interfered while
the white women were talking, and then
said that she would fix" Mrs Girder
when she caught her alone.
Mrs. Girder claims she was walking
on McGarry street with her baby in her
arms when Jane Sorel rushed up, jerked
the baby away and threw it violently
into the street, after which she proceed
ed to beat Mrs. Girder with her fists.
Mrs. Girders mother tried to protect her
daughter, and also received a beating at
Jane Sorel's hands, it is alleged.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
Store Kept Open Evenings Accommodate Those Unable to
Call During the Day Every Step Taken 113 South
Spring Street Means Dollars Saved for You

it's little gem. Come and see It II
interested in grand.
$3.50 and $3.50 Player Pianos in this
sale at s437 and $575 with one years
free use of our large library-al1 the
best music. Any one can play anything
with a Player Plano or Cabinet Player
Slightly used pianolas. Angelus and
Simplex, at sS5. $115 and $3.50, all in
good condition. Price hasn't anything
to do with values. We must reduce
stock. Come and see what we have
that you want.
We can show you better about the
values we are giving at this Sacrifice
Sale than we can tell you. It's the
hearing and seeing test of the instru-
ments here and the Cred Tngsn that
have made this the greatest sale ever
held in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
Remember Your Eastern Friends

The Herald has had in preparation for
several months review of the growth
and progress of Los Angeles and South
ern California. Under its new manage
ment The Herald has endeavored to
make itself the principal advocate of i'm
migration to this Land of Sunshine"
That we have succeeded is attested by
the large number OF inquiries we have
received from all sections of the coun-
try relative to the growth and develop
ment OF this favored section. In our
Christmas edition we will portray our
manifold advantages. and with facts and
figures viii give truthful estimate OF
the possibilities of this favored CLINE.
Get in your orders early for extra
copies The price to regular subscribe
ers is just the same. cents the copy, to
others cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19

of meteor crepe trimmed with rose point
lace and carried bouquet Of bride roses
Miss Lillian Grant her sister, who was
maid of honor. wore pale green chiffon,
made over taffeta and carried Cecil Brun-
ner roses. Edwin Knepper of Monrovia
acted as best man and little Margaret
Lyon of Redlands flower girl. The ribbon
bearers were Doreen Lyon and Geraldine
Rothe. Miss Grant is well known in Los
Angeles, where she attended the Cumnock
school. Mr.. Thompson is a Stanford
graduate and was the first student at that
university to wear the four stars on his
varsity sweater for playing four seasons
on the football squad. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson will be at home at 812 Brent
street, South Pasadena, after January 15.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-19
DENIES MOTION TO
LIBERATE MEXICAN
Attorney LawIer's Request That All
legged RevoIutionist Be Held Until
f,ew Complaint Is Secured
Granted by Van Dyke

A motion was made yesterday before
Commissioner Van Dyke to dismiss the
case against G. DeLarea, one of the al
legged Mexican revolutionists.
The motion was based on the ground
that DeLarea had been held more than
forty days. 1t was denied by the COM
missioner.
United States District Attorney Oscar
Lawler announced he wanted the man
held until another complaint could be
filed against him, which, he said, would
be some time today.
He said the charge would be for the
same offense as the one on which De-
Larea has been held
DeLarea has been in Jail eighty-three
days, the above motion being the sec
ond of the kind denied by the commits
sioner.