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Evening journal., 1907-08-15
Thursday, August IS, 1907.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION.

IT He War and Navy Departments are collabo-
4 rating in the development of scheme of
general wireless communication for the govern
ment In time of war should there be a big strike
OF commercial tclegraphers, the government
would be seriously handicapped. The present
strike has served TO emphasize the importance Of
affording facilities independent of the present
system of telegraphic communication
Wherefore the Bureau of Equipment Of the
Navy Department and the Signal Office of the
War Department have taken up seriously the
wireless on land as well as on sea- The
navy is already so we'll equipped in this re-
spect that almost the entire Atlantic fleet could
be directed in its movements from the Navy De-
partment by wireless. 1t has now been suggest
ed that the various army posts throughout the
country be provided with wireless apparatus so
that messages may be relayed from one to an
other across the continent.
In that event communication could be had
from Washington to the Pacific fleet without the
use of the regular telegraph lines In the mean
time the Navy Department is installing the ma
chimes on the Smaller vessels not provided with
them, and is perfecting the system as already es-
tablished in the various navy yards. The army
has been equipping the transport with apparatus
capable of sending ineligible waves 600 miles or
more at sea.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

only reason 1 can give is that 1 try TO
produce on the stage actual scenes and
occurrences in real life For example,
in wild Nell, A Child OF the Regi-
ment," my latest military drama, which
will open a three days engagement at
the Lyceum Theatre commencing this
evening, 1 have taken actual scenes
and facts that happened in the early
life of Miss Vivian Prescott who plays
the leading role and have woven a story
around them with a melodramatic
background To show you how true 10
life this play actually is. have written
a strong heart drama with a military
setting, vet there is no william, the part
being entirely left out, making a story
consistent and truthful. Then, another
reason think the public appreciate my
plays, is the fact that l give careful
consideration to them before they are
produced, sometimes It is year OF
so before / have the actual scenes OF
the piece written. This not only ap-
pills to this one play in particular. but
TO all of them"
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
STANDARD FAvoRs FOREIGNERS.

IN AN additional report by II. X. Smith, COM
missioner of corporations Of the government,
more methods Of the Standard Oil Company are
exposed. The export business Of the company
is large more than 6fty-hve per cent Of the IL
Eliminating oil produced in the country going to
foreign shores. OF this quantity the Standard
exported about 81 per cent. The report explains
that the Standard greatly favored the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company, the figures showing
that for oils the Pennsylvania and other favored
roads paid about half as is charged similar roads
The report also shows foreigners were favored
by the Standard in the purchase Of oil, and that
Americans were Disseminated against.
But favoritsm to foreigners is not confined to
the Standard Oil Company. Many manufacturers
favor the foreigners to the detriment of Ameri-
cans, and this abuse is one of the reasons why
the sentiment in favor of tariff revision has taken
such strong hold upon a large element Of the
Republican party so that tariff revision is prom
ised in the near future.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
MUNICIPAL MoNoPoL1Es.

THE report Of Herbert Knox Smith, the gov
= ernment official upon the doings of the
Standard Oil Company and the enormous profits
that it has made upon a comparative small invest
ment has started some journals to considering
monopoly as il affects individuals.
There is, and has been, an agitation against the
conduct of monopolies that traffic in necessities
The Williamsport Sun discusses the Water Com
pany of that city which has long been private
monopoly furnishing the water supply to resi-
dents, charging eXhoribtant rates and ruling the
people as it peases That is the history of mu-
nicipal monopoes And the furnishing of water
is one of their most profitable occupations.
In view of testimony Of the operations Of water
companies in other cities, how important is it
that nothing should be done to disturb the pres
ent system of water supply in this city. Any
franchise to private company to use the streets
of the city for its own purposes is an infringement
OF the water monopoly enjoyed by the city which
should retain that monopoly because it is owned
by the city.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
Reunion at shelIpot.

This is the day for the reunion and
open campfire Of the various posts Of
the G. A. r. in this state at Shellpot
Park, for the benefit of the Smyth
Monument Fund and II is expected
there will be large attendance. one
of the features will be a large display
of fireworks this evening at the park
following the exercises. on account of
the c. A. r. reunion amateur night
had TO be postponed until Friday even
ing when prizes will be given the best
amateurs as usual The doll carnival
will continue for the remainder OF
the week. The number on exhibition
has now passed the one hundred mark
and others are expected TO be entered
before the doll show closes. The dis
play is the largest and finest ever seen
at the park.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
KNOWLES SAVES
WOMEN'S LIVES
Rushes Into Burning Build
ing at Sinaia at His
Own Peril

A special cablegram to the New
York Times from London says;
Word has just reached me from a
correspondent in Bucharest OF an epi-
sode in which William S. Bennett, mem
Der of Congress from New York, played
a very conspicuous and useful part, in
fact, was mainly instrumental in saw
ing the lives of a number of blind
women. Mr.. Bennett is a member of the
immigration Commission, and in the
course of his Investigations has been
through Italy, Greece. Syria, Turkey,
and, more recently, Roumania. where
he has been specially studying the
Jewish question with the assistance Of
the American Minister at the Courts
of Roumania and Servia, Horace G..
Knowles.
While in Roumania Congressman and
Mrs. Bennett paid visit TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Knowles at Sinaia. the American
legations headquarters. during the
summer months Mr.. Bennett and Mr..
Knowles were out walking in Sinaia
one day during the visit In one of the
main streets they heard an alarm OF
fire and saw a number OF women rush
into the street from a handsome build
ing which belongs TO the Queen, and is
used by Carmen sylvia for one Of her
many charities. The occupants OF the
house are all women, many Of them
blind. II was early mornings and sew
eral OF the women were still I'm bed.
Realizing the need of immediate as
sistance, Mr. Bennett and Mr.. Knowles
rushed into the burning building, Mr.
Bennett. who once belonged TO a vol
unteer fire company. made a dash for
the hose he saw rolled up and hanging
from a wall, and in a few seconds had
IL connected with the water supply. Mr.
Knowles took the nozzle end OF the
hose, rushed up the stairs, and got
through the skylight and on to the
roof. The water was then turned on
by Mr. Bennett and before long the fire
was brought under control.
Had it not been for the quick work
done by both the American Minister
and the New York Congressman there
is no doubt that the building would
have been destroyed, and some, if not
all. of the blind women. who were in
bed. burned to death Both gentlemen
were warmly thanked by the Queens
pensioners, but with the modesty of
true heroes, they made light of the in
cident when the danger was over.
While In onstantinople Mr.. Bennett
was received in audience by the Sui
tan, and Mrs. Bonnet was decorated
by his Majesty with the insignia OF
order of Kindness. The insignia is of
solid gold, inlaid with diamonds, en-
eralds, sapphires. and rubbies. Mrs.
Bennett is one of the very few English
speaking women so decorated,
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
Lecture by Miss brsb.m.

The lecture delivered in the Olivet
PRESBYTERIAN Church, Tuesday night.
bv Miss Marie c. Brehm of Chicago.
was a remarkably stronR presentation
Of The scientific and economic phases
OF the subject of temperance In q
clear and forceful way. that compelled
conviction. Miss Brehm discussed the
evil effect of alcohol on the human
system. Her report Of the expert
ments OF the Old World Anu-Alcoholic
Conference was most interesting.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

crushed and you will get closer 10 the
real cause.
In most places we're local option has
been tried. II has lowered taxes and
not raised taxes. Why should the pro-
cess be reversed In Delaware? In
Ohio out Of 1850 towns, 1850 are no.
license towns and the Ohio Anti Saloon
League makes a standing offer to pay
500 10 any one who will give an in
stance Of any town in Ohio whose taxes
have been raised for a period of years
by voting out the saloon. Here is a
chance for those who have been argu-
ing that local option will raise taxes. 10
make 500 Now produce your facts
and get the money.
Yours for the betterment Of Wilmington
Caleb E. Burchenal,
Chairman Of Wilmington Anti-License
Committee.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
Mr.. Hofmann Now a Manansr.

William J. Hofmann who left this
city five years ago to become adver-
tising manager Of the Portland, oregon,
Journal, is now manager of the Port
land Oregonian. Two years after going
west Mr.. Hofmann, who Is a son Of
Charles Hofmann. OF New Castle, be-
came assistant manager OF the Journal
and now resigns that position to go with
the Oregonian. Since Mr.. Hofmann's
connection with the Journal that paper
has prospered wonderfully.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
BALTIMORE & OHIO r. r.
Popular Excursions to
NIAGARA FALLS

OnIy IU,UU Hound TrIps
August loi September 8 AM 90; Octo-
Der 6, 1907.
Excursion tickets will be sold on
above dates. good going only on Spec
ial Train leaving Wilmington at 1920
a. m. arriving Niagara Falls at 11.0o
p. m.
Tickets valid fo- return ten (10)
days. including date OF sale. on all reg
ular trains except BLACK Diamond Ex-
press" OF Lehigh Valley Route.
Call on ticket agents for pamphlet
giving full particulars as TO stop overs,
side-trips etc.
city Ticket ONCE. SO4 Market streets
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

Il is during the hot summery days that the
public parks about the city and the children's
Fairgrounds are appreciated. Notwithstanding
the almost universal vacation custom, thousands
of children as well their parents are unable to
get away even for a short time and many Of those
who do have an outing enjoy it only for few
days. Their life is in the hot city, and hence
the parks and nearby resorts are a welcome boon
iu the sntry season.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

When making charges magistrate in New
York advises policemen to small words in
stead Of large ones, as the little words clearer
and more direct. The policemen in New York.
hen they become members of the force, are put
-ough a rAt ther rigid examination in English
other TOPICS, and, doubtless, some of them
-e, as other people do, that BIG words are
mpress te-but that is where they are at
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for tho
peoples column will not be printed.
Names OF contributors 10 the column
wiz not be printed, but must De FUR
nished Tne Evening Journal as an evil
uenee Of Scod faitn so 'he part Of the
Contributor.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
s1.oo 10 Baltimore and Return

Sunday next, August IS. via Penn
sylvania Railroad. Special train leaves
Wilmington 9.45 a. m; returning,
leaves Baltimore, Union Station, 6.3S D.
m Similar excursions September !,
Is, 29s
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

Now that the residents of New York have
something new to engage their attention in the
form OF the teegraphers' strike, the "wave Of
crime that has been overshadowing that city for
some time has subsidized temporarily, at least
When it becomes little dull the wave OF crime"
may start up again.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

Announcement is maze by Manager
j. Leonard Johnson that Tom Waters
will open the preliminary season at
the Grand Opera House on Monday
evening. August 18th, IN THE Mayor
OF Laughland." This season. again
under the direction of Messrs. Nixon
and Zimmerman. Mr.. Waters finds
himself at the head OF a large and
more talented company, with an
equipment of scenery and costumes
that far surpass that Of last season.
As may easily be guessed, Laugh
land" is constructed solely for comedy
purposes. IL hasn't a dull moment
from start to finish. and il is one OF
the brightest, snappiest shows now be-
fore the public. There is a numer-
Gus chorus of pretty girls who find
ample opportunity TO display a great
array OF handsome costumes. The
seat sale opened this morning.
Messrs. Vance and Sullivan. who
have presented so MANY meritorious
PLAYS 10 the patrons of the popular
price theatre. now make a new bid
for nuhlic approval in their latest
drama OF the Chicago streets, entitled
"Her Fatal Love-" The scenic neces-
sites of this play have taxed the skill
of the stage mechanic. The fire
scene at the climax Of the first act
is deserving Of special mention The
last act savors somewhat OF magic;
a girl bound fast on a sofa. disap-
pears in fun view Of the audience, ana
is made TO appear again in equally
az mysterious manner. The author
succeeded in filling the play so full OF
interesting matter that it is difficult
10 give an accurate description Of even
a small part Of the merits of the pro-
duction. The patrons Of the Lyceum
on August 10. 20 and 2i will have an
opportunity TO judge for themselves
next week.
T..
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
The ONLY wsy to Go to Camp.

is by automobile; everybody says so.
Trips at $50 a. m. and p. m. daily.
Fare, soc. j. r. Richardson. Eleventh.
and West streets. Delmarvia. 1922;
ID. & A.. 1426D."
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
To Canada to Attend Park MEETING.

Edward r. Mack, superintendent Of
city parks, is on his way TO Toronto.
Canada, TO attend the annual meeting
Of the American Society Of Park Sup
erintendents.
Mr. Mack attends the meeting with
the approval OF the Park Commission.
the ideas OF park improvements OBJ
talned there being profitable to Mr..
Mack as we'll as 10 the commission. He
will return TO the city on Monday.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

This newspaper Is sale regularly every newsstand
IN Wilmington the principal towns In the state or
Delaware; also Broad Street Staten and Twenty
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

Persons leaving the city FOR the months may
have The Evening Journal sent 70 their address by
notifying this Office Subscriptions must be patio for In
advance.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

Judging from the exclamations of the New
York brokers who attribute the decline in stocks
TO the Presidents policies the slump might be
called a sort of Teddy Bear raid"
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
rERMs on suBscRIPrIoN

BY mail. postage prepaid $500 a year, or rs cents
month. payable in advance BY carrier six cents week
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

In proportion 70 us size. Belgium
has more miles OF railway than any
other country in the world.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

Don't forget the date for the closing
OF the entries at the New Castle
County raj Entries for live stock
close August IT, Other departments
close August "a"
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

Advertising rates on application.
No attention paid to unsigned communications
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
TELEPHONES

Editorial Room-D. & A. 500. DaImarvia. 224a
Business Onice-D & A., 975. Delmaryia, 224S.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

A new insurrection is reported in Cuba The
syndicate, with private interests that wants the
United States to annex the island is getting busy
again.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

New York once: so4 Cambridge Building. Corner Fifth
Avenue and Thirty-third Street
Chicago once; 81 Boyce Building,
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

The Evening Journal uses the United Press ser
vice, received in its editorial rooms ePeoial wire
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

In a recent interview with Charles
E. Blaney, Americas representative
meiodramatic manager and author, he
IVES asked how IL was that all his plays
were so successful He replied: The
Evening journal., 1907-08-15

Gilbert s. Jones. Business Manager
Fourth and Shiploy Streets. wilmington Delaware.
Evening journal., 1907-08-15
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The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
CLIFF OWELIER RELICS.
Large Collection Secured by Colorado
Agricultural College.

Fort Collins-From the time OF Its
organization. professors and friends of
the Agricultural college have been col
iecting for 1t specimens of interest in
anthropology. geology and allied sci
ences. Recently this collection has
been given permanent home in the
entire ground floor Of the building de
voted to zoology and entomology
Since that time the exhibits have been
much increased.
Prof c. p. Gillett. who Is at the
head Of the museum. has Just received
n collection OF clifr-dweller relics from
Montezuma county which was pur-
chased for the college by the State
Board OF Agriculture at a cost of $40
and valued by individual prices is es.
timated to be worth twice its cost.
The collection consists of 125 pieces.
comprising a dozen skulls In various
states Of preservation, cups, large and
small bowls. jars. and other curious
shapes and forms. the uses OF which
cannot be told. but all wellpreserved
and wonderful evidence OF the skill
and ingenuity OF the early inhabitants
of Colorado.
The collection was found and dug
by A. p. and George Edmondson. who
formerly lived near the cliff-dweller
ruins In southwestern Montezuma
county
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
ARRAIGNs STANDARD OIL.
Interstate Commerce Commlssion's
Report to Congress.

washington.-The Interstate Com
morce Commission sent to Congress a
report of the investigations made by
it under the Tillman-Gillespie resolu-
tions concerning the relations OF COM
mon carriers by rail to the produc-
ton and distribution of oil. The re-
port covers the distribution OF petro-
leum and its products east Of the Mis-
sissippi river. and. incidentally, the
Kansas and Texas fields.
In its report the commission says:
The Standard Oil Company largely
monopolizes the handling of petroleum
from the mouth of the well until 1t IS
sold to the retailer, and sometimes to
the consumer, and, under ordinary cir
cumstances, its margin OF proht Is
very large.
The ruin OF its competitors has
been a distinct part of the policy of
the Standard Oil Company in the past.
Systematically and persistently pur'
sued.
When competition was destroyed
II advanced or restored former prices.
The Standard has sold different grades
OF OIL at different prices from the same
barrel 1t Las paid employees OF indie
pendent oil companies for information
as to the business OF those compet!-
tors. and has paid employees Of indus
trial companies to secure the adoption
Of its oil in preference OF that OF its
competitors. 1t has followed every
barrel of independent oil to destina-
ton. Its agents are instructed to Sc
cure customers, at any sacrifice. 1t
has tarlpered with the oil inspectors
Of different states.
The Standard buys advertising
space in many newspapers, which II
fills. not with advertisements. but
with reading matter. prepared by
agents kept for that purpose. and paid
for at advertising rates, as ordinary
news The assumption is that this
literature furnishes many of the ideas
touching the great benefits conferred
upon the public by the Standard Oil
Company
The evidence shows little basis for
the contention that the enormous divi-
dends OF the Standard Oil Company
are the legitimate result of its econom-
les. Except for its pipe lines, the
Standard has but little legitimate ad-
vantage over the independent refner."
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
Chlorlnatlon Mill Burned,

Victor.-The chlorination mill Of the
Economic Gold Extraction Company,
capacity 325 tons daily. with the Office
and warehouse buildings, was totally
destroyed by fire Wednesday morning
II cost $596.O00 originally and has
been added to from time to time. The
direct cause OF the fire, which origi.
mated in the barrel house. has not been
determined. but 1t is believed to have
been incendiary. The big building was
first discovered on fire about 6, o'clock
this morning by miner at Elkton, the
watchman being at breakfast. Assist.
ance was sent from this city, but In
the absence OF water. no effective work
could be done to stop the nre.
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
CHILD LABOR LAW.
Occasions Lively Discussion in United
States Senate.

Washington. - Senator Beveridge
Monday resumed his speech in behalf
OF the measure prohibiting interstate
commerce in articles which are the
product OF child labor. Mr.. Beveridge
stated that three-fourths Of the cotton
factories OF the South were opposing
the bill. that the railroads Of the
South were opposing it and that the
coal mine operators of the South were
opposing 1t. He said he would set
forth evidence OF these conditions in
the form Of atiidavits.
Senator Tillman acknowledged the
great evil Of child labor in bis state.
but he believed the question one for
state rather than federal control. Add
ing to the difficulty In his state. he
said, was the northern millionaire.
who invested his money in cotton mills
and then Influenced the Legislature
against child labor laws.
The senator Is to certain extent
right" interrupted Senator Gallinger.
There is northern money In South
Carolina and God help South Carolina
II there vas loS northern money
there"
The Delta independent., 1907-02-08
CHINESE FAMINE.
One Of the Worst Ever Known In That
Empire.

Washinston.-Mai reports from
American consular officers in China
which reached the State Department
to-day regarding the famine and re
sultant conditions further confirm the
stories of suffering and hardships.
Consul General Haines At Nankins
says the famine is ten times worse
than anything known in that part OF
the Empire for forty years. The Chinese
officials. he says. upon information
given him b. the viccroy. admit their
inability to cope with the situation
The government is trying to help the
starving people to keep their cattle
and to this end is taking their oxen
and buffaloes in pawn for taels each
keeping them until next spring. when
il will return them.
Consul Haines declares that what
ever aid may be extended by this gov
ernment in the present crisis Will GER
t:inly do much to dispel the ill-teelins
aroused by the boycott, the exclusion
act. etc.