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Evening journal., 1907-01-14

TO be divided for repairs among severa
such navy yards as Norfolk. League Is
land and New York. When repairs ar
finished the safer and better way to az
selnble would be by way Of the ship cana
either TO the Delaware or the Chesapeake
1T has been urged by some that cana
passage is dangerous at least for large
ships. It would seem that there are those
who cannot discriminate between camel
which Is scarcely different from iho
dredged channels Of our principal rivcrf
and a much smaller arrair constructed by
locks. sharp turns. etc.
1T is the opinion of the Commission
that aside from commercial uses. the coz
struction Of the proposed canal viii
Of great strategic value as an adjunct t.
our land and naval forces"
The commission gives the history &
the movement for a ship canal across tn
Maryland and Delaware Peninsula. Fo
over thirty years this matter has beer
agitated. In 1894 a board, on which wer'
General Casey General Craighill an
Captain (now Admiral Dewey, consider
ed all the routes surveyed over the pc
ninsula and found in favor OF the present
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, or Bacl
Creek route The present commission war
instructed by Congress to consider tw
routes only. the sassafras River and tn
Chesapeake and Delaware, or Back Creek
and its conclusions coincide with those o.
previous boards
The commissions opinion on all point
r--ss unanimous.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS
Don't Mistake the Cause Of Your
Troubles. A Wilmington Citizen
Shows How to Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their
kidneys. II suffering from a lame,
weak or aching back they think that
1t is only a muscular weakness; when
urinary trouble sets in they think II
win soon correct itself And so IT is
with all the other symptoms of kidney
disorders. That is just where the dam
ger lies. You must cure these trou-
bles or they may lead to diabetes or
Brights disease The best remedy to
use is Doan's Kidney Pills. IL cures
all ills which are caused by weak or
diseased kidneys. Wilmington people
testify 10 permanent cures.
Mrs. Albert Banner. OF 5O7 New Cas-
tie avenue. Wilmington, Del, says: Il
had kidney complaint for five years.
tried different kidney cures and
consulted doctors. but got no relief. 1
was so bad at times that l could
scarcely attend to my household dut-
les The pain in my back was almost
continual and often kept me awake
after / had gone to bed. When /
arose In the morning / felt lame and
sore. Doans Kidney Pills were
brought TO my attention and / went to
Danforth's drug store and got a box. |
was not disappointed In the results, for
they took right hold and soon brought
me out all right ny husband also
used them for baclSache with beneflt.
(From statement made in 1879
on September is, 1901. MRS. Banner
added to her original statement the
following: "Now after a lapse of seven
years L can say that my back has
never troubled me since using Doan's
Kidney Pills. and / recommend then
with even more confidence than did
in 1897"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
sents. -Aiilburn Co. Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14
REPORT OF CANAL COMMISSION.

THE report of the Ship Canal Commission,
Il which is in the hands of the Secretary of
War at Washington, recommends that the pres
ent Chesapeake and Delaware waterway be Sc
cured by the government as soon as possible and
converted into a long wished-for ship canal.
The report Of the investigators is we'll worth
reading, as it sets forth the views of the commits
sion in a clear manner The fact that the subject
has been investigated thoroughly and COM
pletely is a source of satisfaction to the Viii
mingtonians and Delawareans who are interested
in the project. That such a favorable recon-
mendation is made is great triumph for the
Board Of Trade and other commercial bodies Of
the city and to individuals who have labored so
hard to bring about the desired end which has
been obtained It shows what persistent and
well directed and intelligent effort will do Now
that the first and most important step has been
taken our local bodies should follow up the sue
CESS and labor increasingly until the appropria-
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wilmington, Jan. IA.


From her late residence, 419 South
Franklin street at o'clock this morn
ing the funeral Of Katherine c. Kelly
was held. Requiem mass was cele-
brated at St Pauls Church and inter-
ment made at Cathedral cemetery.
The funeral = Charles Dorechel
aged ~ years, was held from his late
residence, No. 1103 West Fifth street
at o'clock this afternoon. Interment
was made at Riverview cemetery.
From his late residence, No. III
West Fourth street, the funeral Of Ed.
ward T. Cloud, aged 81 years. was helt
at o'clock this afternoon Intermen
was made at Mt Salem cemetery.
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wilmington, Jan. "A.
A Colony for Anarchists.

Editor The Evening Journa.
The time has come VIII n the ma
tens Of the earth should make a con-
ccni.ated effort TO suppress anarchy
for their mutual benefit and far the
sake Of humanity. Crimes Of serious
nature have occurred r.gN. here IN the
United States presidents have been
murdered, vendettas have been carried
on and there are anarchists vino have
tmcvn a bomb TO get square. Il is
true that our shores receive many an
archists from Europe, ,hey are permit
ted to hold meetings, III sfr,hu:e tracts
detrimental to thu safety - the great
American govern ment, and to exercise
u cir influence over lAw-abldiug citi-
zens. The anarchists Of ,his country
should be driven out. The United
States is no place for Wch people
sley should he colon, 81 or an island
ari forced TO remain Their.
AS they do not respect any laws let
them carry out the idea among theme
selves, and /, will only be Il matter Of
tine I'nre they VIII exterminnie
themselves in their efforts 70 satisfy
their selfish cravings. Here in Amer
lea these people are permitted to hold
me etings and corrupt The minds Of ;he
weak, who sooner or later are gath
cred into their ranks. Thers are many
great questions to be decided in this
country, and II we want to protect our
citizens in proper maner something
must be done at once to prevent the
wholesale immigration Of European
degenerates.
Yours truly.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14
Ito Value in Time Of War.

on the military and naval uses OF the
ship canal the commission sayss
"The canal would permit the prompt
interchange of troops and munitions be-
tween the coast batteries and particular
" OF the submarines. scout. boats and
coast defense monitors that now form an
important factor in seacoast defense, thus
minimizing the number required for a
complete defense.
Another Important feature Of the canal
would be the obstacle presented by il
as an adjunct for land defenses. These
would serve as base for troops operat-
ing to break up military occupation Of
the peninsula, or TO check advances there
from without decentralization should SUCH
occupation become effective. AS geo
graphical study Of the Atlantic Coast Of
the United States as at present defended
shows the Peninsula Of Maryland and
Delaware as the most vulnerable and suit
able place for the location of a base for
land operations should our navy be driven
from the seas. This was demonstrated by
history in the War Of 1872.
"Tbe line OF the canal properly defend
ed would also prevent the closing Of land
communications to the coast forts on the
Delaware In case their reduction oy siege
should be attempted. with the view to
opening the way for a naval advance on
Philadelphia.
s'rhe civil War developed the enormous
value OF the present canal as a means Of
transportation Of troops, supplies and
prisoners. While our railroad facilities
have greatly increased since that time
It is easily conceivable that in future
wars or internal disturbances the iro-
posed ship canal would very likely prove
an important adjunct to rail transpcrta-
tion and possibly a vital factor in cam
paigns. should rail transportation be in
terrupted by accidents, strikes OF hostile
raids.
1.-The experts of the present Naval Cen
eral Board would be satisfied for the
canal to pass vessels of 16-foot draft and
6O-foot beam; in, other words, monitors.
torpedo boats and destroyers. The COM
mission fully agrees that the principal
naval uses OF the proposed canal would
probably be as stated. and is inclined 10
think that for present purposes a canal
OF 30 foot, or, perhaps, Of even Z7-foot
draft would be ample. 1t further believes
that just as many batteships will be re-
| quired with as without the canal, as II
would plainly not be within the province
of the heaviest of the fighting units to
remain in harbor entrances for local de-
| lenses.
However, it is the opinion Of the COM
mission that the experts look too much to
victory and ignore such conditions as de-
] -.
battle. While the General Board OF the
Navy may not recognize the probability
OF transference Of the battle feet as a
whole through the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal. It is not difficult to conceive
Of that fleet. badly crippled in q, general
engagement at see. limping home IN detail
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RAILROAD PROPERTY ESCAPES TAX.

Hinder the construction of the law as laid
down this week by the Superior Court,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company escapes
taxation upon its elevated structure in this city
and over which its trains are moving.
This property, and we presume there can be
no dispute that the elevated work is property,
was assessed as a building by the assessors and
therefore taxed The officials who made the
valuation doubtless assumed that building is
anything that is built" which is the Standard
dictionary term in defining the word. But the
court has ruled that the elevated structure is not
a building in the legal sense of the word and the
city, therefore, will lose what would be derived
in supporting the government.
Here is an instance OF where the law comes in
conflict with the broad principles and teachings
of the writers upon taxation from the viewpoint
of political economy, and the principles Of taxa
ton as they are generally accepted by the lay
mind The most just of all taxes is the income
taxa direct levy upon wealth, but as that sys-
tenn is not employed in this State taxes are put
upon tangible property Such taxes are merely
the taking of part of tangible and visible wealth
for the support of the government Houses are
taxed. The elevated system of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company is a tangible visible form OF
wealth, and should be taxed accordingly The
fault appears to be in the law which the courts
interpret does not permit of the taxation OF this
kind of property. And, judging from the COM
plexion Of our Legislature, there will be no
change in law which so clearly benefits a cor
poration that is amply able to sustain its share
from taxation OF the elevated structure.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

Thomas ODonnell who was injured
several days ago while taking down
the old p, B. & w. railroad bridge
across the Susquehanna river, died on
Friday from the result of his injuries.
He was 30 years OF age and lived in
Camden, n. ]. A heavy girder he was
assisting several other men to lift fen
on his chest crushing him.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

Although it was announced that the
insurance on the stores of Louis Jacoby
and others on Market street. which was
damaged by fire recently, had been ad-
justed, the money has only been paid
IN few instances. The loss on Mr.
Jacoby's property has been fixed. but
as yet the money has rot been paid
him.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

John D. Rockefeller has promised two millions
Of dollars towards the proposed Louisville Uni
versity right in the home of Colonel Watterson
The gift is on condition that an equal sum be
raised from other sources The rich distillers
might put up that amount and then it would be
a case of oil and whiskey mixing.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

We regret that the Peninsula Horticultural So
ciety does not once in while select Wilmington
as a place for its annual meetings. They could
have made fine display of fruit here which
would have been appreciated by Wilmingtonians
who are lovers of fruit as we'll as of the other
good things of life.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

Members OF the Delaware Saenger-
bund gave their regular monthly en-
tertainment last evening and a care
fully prepared and enjoyable program
was given, The attendance was large.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

The delegates from the down-State towns to
the municipal convention TO be held in Whining
ton will find the city ready to greet them with
open arms. A feast is being prepared for their
entertainment and they are assured OF a hearty
welcome. Let as many of them as possible come
and get acquainted with us.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

For the purpose Of forming an adult
Bible class a meeting will be held by
the Bible Class Committee of Old
Swedes Church tomorrow evening.
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Commercial Advantages.

OF the commercial advantages OF ths
ship canal the commission says:
THE distance from Baltimore to Phila-
delphia will be shortened by S23 miles,
from Baltimore 10 the mouth of the Della
ware Bay by 1s4 miles.
1.-THE history of this canal project across
the Maryland and Delaware peninsula has
been a constant emphasis Of its advan-
tage to commerce.
"At each Of the public hearings in Bal
timore, wilmington and Philadelphia inc
business organizations OF the city were
represented by committees of leading citi.
zens and speakers. including representa-
tives In Congress, members Of the Judi
ciary and officers OF the city and State
The commission found in these great cit
ies-and elsewhere also-a remarkably
efficient and practically unopposed de-
mand FOR the ship canal.
''The significant development Of the
public hearings was the conviction Ct
leading business and transportation ex-
pcrts that the railroads Of the Atlantic
seaboard were having great difficulty in
handling freights and that the extraordi-
nary growth OF the country's business
had already taxed them to the limit Of
their facilities. In the Eastern States the
freight congestion has become a seriou.
embarrassment to business.
THE opinion was expressed that the
railroads could now choose the kinds OF
freight they wish to carry and sleave tn,
commoner kinds to take their chances
In this the United States is passing
through an experience similar 10 that Of
Europe. The rise Of the railway caused
the decline OF tho canal until recently
when the railway could not meet all OF
the public demands. 1t is recognized thai
the capacity OF the railways in solving
the question OF good traffic is limit d
and 50. as never before in recent histor,
OF the railroad attention has been turn
ed to canals. 1t has been found that h.
natural process of adjustment railway.
carry a lighter and more valuable ma
terlal. which must be conveyed rapidly
where canals carry heavier and less valu
able goods. which do not require the ia
pidity of transportation.
THE Delaware and Chesapeake Beyi
have a shore line of $500 miles. with 70
tributary streams and more than 1a0o
registered vessels.
IAN idea Of the trade Immediately AZ
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

There will be much rejoicing among the trav-
cling public when the new Pennsylvania railroad
station in this city is in use. The present ac-
-commodations are inadequate, but realizing that
nothing better could be done, the people have
endured the annoyances with much patience.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

The political affair at Dover this afternoon and
evening will draw prominent men together from
all parts of the State 1t would not be Della
ware political gathering unless there was intense
interest and something" doing" But after a
Senator shall have been chosen we will have po-
litical peace, let us hope for few years at least
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

Mrs Russell Sage has wisely concluded to dis
tribute her money for charitable purposes through
the regular organized charities. The clamor Of
individuals for aid if needed would soon dissi-
pate the Sage millions.
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This newspaper on sale at Broad street and Twenty
fourth and Chestnut street railroad stations Philadel
phia- and at the Broadway Theatre stand. New
York
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No attention paid to unsigned communications.
Advertising rates on application.
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D a A soo-rELErHoNHs-Dslmaryia as.s a..
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"onIy mint make money without advsrtisins!l-
Gladstone.
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TERMs on suBscRIPrIoN.

BY mail postage prepaid. $500 year. or 25 cents a
month payable in advance. BY carrier, six cents week.
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ALL THE NEWS FROM EvERYwHERn
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Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing
or reputation Of person, firm corporation which
may appear In these columns viii be gladly corrected
p upon request.
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4otdl 80. 90. 80. ...--...-...... ~, 62l 1870
Estimates are also made for a sO-foot
channel, for which the cost would be re-
duced TO s17.312.O6470
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease, requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have SO much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure Send for list Of testi-
monials.
Address f. J. CHENEY & CO., To-
ledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15
Just So.

If you toot your little tooter
and then lay away your horn.
there's not soul in ten short
days will know that you were
born. The man who gathers
pumpkins is the man who blows
all day, and the man VINO keeps
a humping is the man who makes
it pay. The man VINO advertises
with short and sudden jerks is
the man who blames the editor
because it never works. The man
who gets business has a strong
and steady pull, and keeps his
trade and paper year to year quite
full. He plans his advertisements
in thoughtful way, and keeps
forever at it until he makes it
pay.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15

THE CURIOUS MAN.
He Asks Personal Questions That En-.
barrass His Friends.


barrass His Friends.
"There are a great many differ
ent kinds of bores," remarked the
thin fellow who wore glasses, "but
the worst of the lot, in my estima-
ton, is the fellow who meets you ON
q street car or in an elevator and in
sists on discussing your private af-
fairs. There's little chap, for in
stance, whom I've known for years.
He's inquisitive and hard of hear
ing. Great combination, isn't iti
Well, sir, if meet that fellow once
I meet him every day in the week,
and he never fails to shake my
hand and make eager inquiries as to
the state of my health and occupa-
ton. He then inquiries about my
father and three brothers, wanting
to know where they each live and
how they are making their living.
/ really think this fellows inten-
tions are of the best, but he is SIM
ply overstocked with inquisitive-
ness.
'aThere is another pest know
who runs an automobile agency.
Great chap to 'bawl you out in .
street car or any place where there
is bunch of people within earshot.
Makes you wish he would get q
stroke of heart failure and never re-
cover. I hadn't seen this bore in
question for couple Of years until
the other day, when I was in an ele-
vator bound for the tenth. floor Of
a skyscraper. He got in from the
second floor and gazed about the
car for victim. l pulled 9 news
paper from my pocket and was en-
deavoring to hide my features, but,
by jiggers, if he didn't recognize
me anyway. saw the game was up
and held out my hand. Haven't
seen you in about two years. ven
tured, wishing my floor would ar
rive. How'd you recognize me?'
Recognized the Clothes he re-
piled, smiling warmly.
"Of course that put everybody
next to the fact that I had worn
the same clothes for two years. /
could have strangled that fellow
without the least conjunction. But
my floor came finally, and stepped
nimbly into the hallway.
"'What are you doing nowY
bawled my inquisitive friend as the
elevator crawled slowly upward.
Nothing I fred back almost
savagely. Nothing at all.'
"sWell, you look it, came the
withering reply" Kansas City
Star.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15
Apt Pupils In crime.

Commissioner Bingham Of the New
York police intimates that he believes
that the enormous influx of immigrants
u responsible for the wave Of crimes
against helpless women and girls which
has opened new page in our police an
mails. Numerous offenses of the kind
have been traced to young men or
grownup youths born in Europe.
Where SO many grave crimes are fas-
tened ppon foreign born persons it is
natural that the people in their rage
should make the immigrant the scape-
goat in every case, whether the proof
10 clear or not.
But it is reasonable to suppose that
the immigrant class should furnish
more than Its normal average Of vicious
persons. Even with the best Of moral
intent in themselves the parents cannot
control their boys in this country as
they could at home. Boys soon learn
to take advantage Of the larger liberty
Of America. Unfortunately their first
school is the street. and the rowdies
they meet there find them apt pupils.
The picture given them Of life and op-
portunity in this country b glowing
one. and the upshot Of 1t is that they
imagine they can have anything they
want II they simply take 1t. Forbidden
fruit is always attractive to the young,
and the newly landed immigrant would
be marvel If he withstood the tempt
ers who waylay his path at every turn.
As rule, the boys who come over
here Of school age inherit the indus
trious and thrifty habits Of their IA
theirs. The chance to earn money
takes them away from the haunts Of
loafers and criminals. If reached by
moral influence before the time Of GRIM
inal awakening comes to them they
might be kept from ever drifting into
crime.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15
For Sale.

Three 40-acre tracts; make me an
offer on one or more. The NW4 Of
NW4, section 11-23-42,half mile north.
east Of Holly; unimproved. SW4 Of
SW4 section 1922 As. partly improved.
quarter mile from beetdump. NW4 Of
Sci Of section 21-22-44. fifteen acres
in alfalfa, balance ready for crop. all
fenced. Will sell one or all at bar
gain and on easy terms. Address
Chas.W. Duffy. Colorado Springs, Col.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15
For Sale.

Lots II and 18, block 2, bank build.
ing, $4,000.
Lot 13 in block 3. $175O.
Lot 10 in block 3, $125O.
Lot II in block 8. $500.
All the above is choice Main street
property in Holly. and will be sold for
cash or on time. with reasonable rate
Of interest, by the owner.
N. E. Butler.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15
Wanted.

The names and addresses of all
members OF the Christian church
in the city OF Holly and vicinity.
Address Marson M. Eaton, minis
ter of the First Christian church,
Lamar, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15

The sea serpent has not been seen
this summer. Perhaps he is restrained
BY the feeling that there is no telling
when or where he may collide with .
sattleship or q submarine.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15

The Jamestown exposition has its
biggest business yet to come, when the
crops are In, and with its affairs now
In good shape 1t will pull through all
right.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15
Scrap Book
A Suggestion.

Mince meat time has arrived.
Pickles are desirable all the time.
We have both, the former home
mads. Amman q Hoisington
phone Main 80.
The Holly chieftain., 1907-11-15

It IL claimed that crime costs this
country $8O00.000 every year. Part
OF that Of course goes for salaries of
policemen who get cold feet when they
~ q criminal In war paint.