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Evening journal., 1907-12-06
Friday, December o, 1907.
MR. coRTELYou,s REPoRT.

II LINfINATING all the technical discussion
IL from the report of the Secretary Of the
Treasury, there appears to be no basic reason adj
vanced by him for the financial and industrial de-
preston that threatened the country. The per
capita circulation Of money is very large and the
output of gold is great. The fundamental none
tary conditions therefore, should guarantee a
continuance of good times and prosperity. The
crops were abundant and there has been no dis
aster in the accumulation of wealth The whole
question as to the cause of the disturbance
summed up appears to be slack of confidence
and failure of sufficient elastic currency TO
meet the demands=of the vastly increasing busi-
ness The inability Of the government to provide
the needed currency, the scarcity Of which brings
financial and industrial depression is grave re-
Election upon the leaders of the legislation of the
country and the magnates who are supposed to
direct the industrial interests. They confess their
incapacity to that leadership which they are anX-
ious to hold. Thousands of workingmen and
business men throughout the nation are only too
willing TO pursue their gainful occupations, but
they are tied up when such depressions occur by
the failure Of the leaders OF finance and the gov
ernment to do their part.
Many reasons are given for the so-called
"lack of confidence" Wall street says that con-
fdence was impaired because the crooks of
finance are not permitted to proceed. with their
depredations unmolested. During the last few
years many OF them have been engaged in eN-
plotting schemes of huge capitalization, princi-
pally water" They could not make good" be-
came short OF ready money themselves, found
their list of dupes vanishing, their system rot
ten and then collapse came
The revelations OF the conduct and character Of
these men in their financial operations naturally
began to shake confidence and the timidity in
creased Like false rumor, lack of confidence
spreads and soon assumes grossly exaggerated
form. Because of the actions of few the timid
investor wrongly suspects all business is bad and
all hnanciers are crooked. And it takes times to
restore the proper view OF these things and re-
move the misapprehenson.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
Personal and Pertinent

It was a hot afternoon. and Mrs Perkins. who had
taken the children, in number "The
Show Earth, felt the heat and otherwise much
dissatisfied whats the nationality them?" she
manded of one of the guards pointing to the elephants
Those from Africa" replied the and Mrs
Perkins looked obviously from the animals the
guard. and back again TO the elephants.
"rhey appear droadfu ght-colored have from
Africa to she remarked and that giraffe's
neck ain what expected for length, either; and there's
only doube-humper amongst the cames and the
hairs a rubbed OF him in spots reckon this isn't the
FIRST show he's been n- by a good deal"
She detached the youngest Perkins from the monkeys
cage and turned again 20 the attendant
You toil the of this show from mer she COM
manded that sha'nt so cents for myself and S175
Cor this Of children another TO lightcoored
elephants and giraffe and kangaroo with short necks
doube-humper, and him secondhand
you tell him that from Mrs. Philander Perkins, and
tell him mean it, tool"-Youth's Companion
Congressman Champ Clark passenger recently
on a train bound for Kansas City when he was much
amused by the sooquy of old chap who, il appear
ed. proceeding 70 the city named certain legal
elderly person became possessed the GER
tain important papers had been left behind After
hurried investigation Of his bag he observed:
III left those papers behind Pm fool!"
little later he resumed his examination Of the bags
contents II bet itl turn out I'm fool he murmured
When another mile or two had been accomplished he
rummased through the bag more and he turned
over the last bundle repeated;
1T viii turn out I'm a fool"
AT this uncture testy individual occupying the
Joining seat took hand browning the old chap
who had often offered to that he fool the
irritable person looked over the edge of his newspaper
and witls sarcastic interest said
Would you obige sir by laying a little money that
way for me."-Iarpers Weekly.
so your daughter intends to pursue her studies
abroad2'
yes" replied the solf-made man. "she pretends she
does but between and you, don't believe she stands
the least show of overtakin 'em."-Chicago Record
Herald
There is a Washington lad who it would appear as
sents 10 the old proposition that it is we'll have more
than string 10 ones bow
The boy being catechised one day by a WELL mean
ing visitor the house.
We'll. Harry, said the lady don't you you have
chance to be President of the United States?'
"Oh. don't know" answered Harry carelesslv
l 'rv for q after get too old to be a pitcher"
s-Phsassiphia Ledger.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
Specials
This Week

"On the Strike" 8 boxes Paflor
Matches, Toe. All perfect strikers. A
real bargain.
Our 12c Sweet WrinlSled Peas, &c can
The mothers brand. This price while
this lot lasts
Large Cake White CASTLE Soap. &c
3-Pound Package Century" Pre-
pared BuclSwheat D.. 80. &c. l0e
Plump, Meaty Norway Mackerel, an
ideal breakfast dlsh....7c, 4 for 25o
Pint Bottle Maple Sugar Syrup. lie
K lloegs Toasted Corn Flakes. &c pkg
Three Pounds Largest Prunes .25e
Regular Prices 1Oc pound.
Mrs. Harts Hon Made Jellies. &c lb.
The Grown" Zinc Wash Board 23c
Tie kind that tales hold. Strong and
durable.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
couNrY INSTITUTIONS.

THE report of the grand jury, submitted to
Il the court the other day, spoke in flattering
terms of the management Of the different insti-
tutions about the county which receive appro-
priations from the Levy Court. All the institu-
tions were found to be we'll conducted and de
serving OF the praise that the grand jury shower
ed upon them. On the whole they ably man
aged and there is little cause for complaint.
AS usual the institutions need more money
from the county and the ever-perplexing problem
OF where to secure the necessary funds arises
The county tax rate was recently increased and
it is not likely that the Levy Court will feel war
ranted in making larger appropriation to the
places if such additions would necessitate an in
crease in the county tax rate. Our county and
city charities have not secured the support in the
way of private legacies that they should receive
in many cities not a week passes that funds are
not willed for these charitable purposes, but how
infrequently does this happen in Delaware. Dur
ing the last year or So however, there has been
an improvement. Considering the means at their
disposal the homes, schools and hospitals OF all
sorts make a remarkably creditable showing.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
One Cent Newspapers.

Philadelphia Record.
Representative Snapp, Of Illinois, thinks
newspaper publishers should meet tine
increased cost OF white paper by cor
responding increase of The price OF their
publications. practically" he says, "ali
other commodities have increased in price,
but the publishes have gone on giving a
two-cent paper for one cent and five
cent paper for three cents. 1t is not de-
sirable that the advertiser should be
made to contribute TO the price VI news
paper TO the saving Of the purchaser"
Representative Snapp undoubtedly gives
good advice TO publishers depending In
large measure upon the income from sales
TO readers for profitable return on their
investment But there are other considera-
tions In so far as the price of white
paper Is increased by the imposition tariff
taxes on the raw and finished product tho
publishers are entitled to relief al the
hands of Congress In so far as newspaper
circulation is increased by the giving of
two cent papers for one cent the adver-
tscr is more helped than injured. He gets
what he pays fora wider publicity, in the
most captivating form in which publicity
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

Three SC boxes X-Ray Stove Polish.
10c
A good, substantial Galvanized Pail,
17e
Three Rolls Toilet Paper =. ......10o
Childs' Young Ladies' Brooms. .27c
Fancy Sound Cranberries .....7e at.
We don't try to describe the flavor
of our butter. Can't We simply ask
you to try it. Pound Print ....... Csc
Cut from the tub 90. -. ......32c
Two Good Specials in Canned Veg
etables. Our l2c Fancy Maine Corn, g
cans for 25e. our lie Fancy Tomatoes,
8 cans for 25c.
Pure Fruit Jams, made by Curtice
Bros, 1Sc Jar for ... &C.. &C.. ~ 15c
&c Pkg Shredded Fish, 8 pkgs.., 10c
Loose Dressed Fish . -. 30 ID.
15c Can Pineapple Chunks ...... 10e
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

Judging from the good record Receiver Burns
is making, the people Of New Castle county have
plenty OF money with which to pay their taxes
With six months yet in which to collect. Mr.
Burns has secured all but $4,000, and if he has
the same good luck during the remainder OF the
fiscal year there will be little owing the county
at the expiration of that time Mr. Burns prom
ises to become record breaker in the perform
ance Of his duties.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Nfiss Margaret
Wycherly. in two Irish plays by Yeats,
was the additional feature Of the per-
formance at the Berkeley Theatre, and
the actress and her associates were
favorably received
In kathleen Nj Hoolihan" Miss WV
cherly's charming acting was ably sec
onoed by that veteran actress, Mrs.
Annie Yeamans. In the second play,
THE Hour Glass" the honors were di-
vided with HolbroolS Blinn.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

The rival Philadelphia societies of Delawareans
will soon hold their annual meetings when the
usual wit and wisdom and jollity will predomi-
nate. Delaware, at present, is enjoying political
and other kinds of peace. The "scrappng ten
dency' is in allegiance The local option fight IS
over and now would be good time for the di-
vded organizations in the Quaker City to get
together"
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
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can take shape.
The time may come when the cost Of
paper may prove prohibitive for one-cent
newspapers that essay to keep pace with
the news. But such happening will not
be in the public interest. It will be un-
fortunate for advertisers as well as read
ers. lf enhanced cost shall result from
unnecessary taxation IT viii practically be
such an abrdgment Of the freedom Of the
press as the Constitution in terms for
bids.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
ABUNDANCE OF FARM PRODUCT.

ERE is story Of how real wealth is pro-
duced in the country In reply to direct
appeals to the farmers and growers Of the West,
r. Erwin, president of the Lord and Thomas
Company, of Chicago, has secured evidence that
all farm products are rapidly being converted into
money at prices which never before have been
equalled in this country. These reports show the
following:
kansas-$2oo 100000 worth OF grain and other
produce ready for market and I6s,ooo,ooo on de-
posit in banks SO far.
100000 more bushels of grain
have been marketed to November Is, 1907, than
were sold to corresponding date in 1906 at Min
neapols. Grain prices 40 per cent higher.
South Dakota-Crops show an increase in
value over 1900 of 100000, while farmers have
nearly S5S,ooo,ooo in banks or $I2,723,ooo ahead
of the same period in 1000
Inland empire" with Spokane as central mar
ket-wheat crop reported at S33,ooo,ooo; apples,
$I4ooo,ooo; dairy products, $soooooo; live stock
and poultry, $I4ooo,ooo.
lowa-Corn crop of 3oooooooo bushels at high
prices reported hay and oats crop excellent
Ohio-Corn 1II,ooo,ooo bushels; wheat, 32-
100000 bushels; oats, 100000 bushels pota-
toes, 100000 bushels-all at big prices
Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska also report
banner crops and unequaed prosperity among
the farming population.
In the case of the South the cotton crop is fig
ured at $7oooooooo by the Atlanta Constitution
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

Wilmington to London, cents. Canada,
our neighbor and parallel country. enjoys
a Id. rate to Great Britain. whilst we are
taxed cents. In 1874 this foreign postage
rate was established. and 1857 is far
enough into the twentieth century for our
republic TO arrange twentieth century
postage wilSth England, Scotland and Ire
land
Yours truly.
Charles Nevers Holmes.
Broekline, Mass, Dec. 3.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

In deciding to name the addition to Farnhurst
hospital in honor of DIR. John J. Black, of New
Castle, the trustees of that institution pay we'll
deserved compliment to their president Since
the foundation of the hospital Dr. Black has been
president of the Board of Trustees, and he has
freely given of his skill and learning to the un-
fortunate inmates Much of the success of this,
one OF the best charities of the State, is due to the
untiring effects of the deanof the medical profess
sion of Delaware who has devoted so much
his time unselfshly for the benefit of Others Not
only at Farnhurst, but in the Anti Tuberculosis
Society, and in his many writings, DIR. Black has
been most helpful to Delaware.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications fer ths
peoples column will not be printed.
Names OF contributors 70 the column
Will not be printed, but must be iur-
nished The Evening Journal as an evil
dence Of go0d faltn so The part Of the
cantributsr.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
Postage Reform.

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Nineteenth century postage in a twen-
tieth century era seems inconsistent and
another Inconsistency is Wilmington to
Manila, 10000 miles) 2-cent postage and
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
Editorial Opinion
a Word For the soldiers.

A Word For the Soldiers.
Chicago Record Herald,
Congress may be in an economical mood
this winter. 1t is to be hoped It will be.
But economy does not dictate such parsi-
mony as to injure the work OF the regular
army. The best economy is to treat the
soldiers properly. so that they will be
contented and stay with their companies
for many years after the country has gone
to the expense and trouble Of giving them
the necessary training.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

Although several bank failures are reported,
the one in Kansas City being the largest and
most important, Z. II. Hartman, the financial
magnate and one who ought to know sees signs
OF returning prosperity all over the country. 1--WE
"are in the rebound of depression" he declares
and we are in it to stay The best thing about
Harriman's prediction is that he backed his words
with action when he ordered to return to work
on his railroads 6ooo men who had been laid off.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

One Of the Dover Democratic newspapers, the
State News opposes any action by the party ap-
proving Judge Gray as the Democratic presiden-
tal candidate. Another Dover Democratic paper,
the Delawarean, recalls that the last Democratic
State Convention was pledged to Colonel Bryan.
All of which shows the delightful brand of har-
mony existing in the party in Delaware to-day.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

Or. and Mrs. Keaveny at Home
or. and Mrs. p. Henry Keaveny have
from their honeymoon and
are now at home at Tenth and JEFF
ferson streets.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

Directors and sole stockholders; Robert s. Baird
Albert W. cummns, Clement B. Halam and S"oe' .
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

This newspaper sale regularly at every newsstand
IN Wilmington principal towns in the state OF
Delaware; also a Broad Street station and Iwehy-
fourth and Chestnut Street Station Philadelphia, Ia
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

THE EVENING JOURNAL uses the United Press News
Service, received in its editorial rooms over special
wi
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

Advertising rates on application.
No attention paid to unsigned communications.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
By mail, postage prepaid $500 year. or 70 cehu. a
month payable advance BY carrier, six cents week
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
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Gilbert S Jones. Business MANAGER.
Fourth and Shipley Streets, Wilmington Delaware
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

New York once: 6o4 Cambridge Building. Corner titth
Avenue and Thirty third Street
Chicago once: 81 Boyce Building.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06
TheEvening Journal
FOUNDED lsss.

Entered at the Postonhce at Wilmington. Delr as
second-cass matter.
A Republican Newspaper published daily. every after
noon except Sundays, by
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JIG EvENINe JouRNAL ooMPANY
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TELEPHONES.


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Evening journal., 1907-12-06
Time is Getting Short
We Must Sell

We are determined not to move single garment to
our new location-and the time is getting short
have made further reductions every garment in the
store.
Evening journal., 1907-12-06

Broskline, Mass. Dec. 3.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-11
STRUGGLE IN A SKYSCRAPER
Aged Watehman Attacked by Rob
bers During the Night.
Trapped on Nineteenth Floor, He
Refuses to Surrender Keys and Is
CIOrOfOFmed and Left.

New York. Oct. 10.-After a desperate
battle on the nineteenth floor Of the Cen
tury building, at "a Broadway. Richard
T. Grey, watchman of the building. to-
day foiled two safe burglars. who sought
20 force him to give up the keys to the
building. Though beaten viciously Grey
refused to tell where the keys were hid
den, and the thieves finally chloroformed
him and left him for dead as they fed.
empty handed
If those men had got what they want
ed from the old watchman," said Inspec-
tor McCafferty. there would have been
a robbery committed which would have
been equal to the Manhattan Bank rob
berry. Grey deserves the greatest credit"
1t was some time after that the old man
revived. Slowly he struggled to his knees.
His coat, which still was soaked with
ehloroform, he pulled off and threw away.
The bottle lay on the floor beside him.
Slowly and painfully the old man crept
TO the stairs. and then staggered down
the nineteen flights TO the ground floor.
He had drawn his revolver and kept an
eye open for the men, but did not see
them.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-11
FOUR FIND WATERY GRAVES.
Boys 0yerturn Gasoline Launch and
Are Drowned.

Keyport y. J.. Oct l0-Four young
men, residents Of Perth Amboy, members
Of a party of seven. who had left that
town in a gasoline launch 10 visit this
city, were drowned in Raritan Bay early
to-day. The boat caught fire. and the
occupants. being unable 10 put out the
blaze, overturned the boat. One by one,
four Of them slipped from the overturned
boat. The three that we're saved were
In a terribly exhausted condition, hav-
ing been in the water for more than
two hours before being rescued by the
crew OF a passing steamboat
The boat was half way between Cliff
wood and the Red Bank light when the
fire started.
one Of the occupants struck a match,
a piece Of the burning birthstone flying
to the bottom Of the boat. There was
flash and a blaze. and in a few sec
onds the oil-soaked boat was in flames.
The boys shouted Justify, but they were
too far from shore 10 be heard, and no
help came. A swell from a passing
steamer finally shook all from the boat.
sending them flOundering in the water.
A small boat was lowered and the three
boys rescued. None Of the bodies Of the
drowned has been recovered
The Washington herald., 1907-10-11
NINE. CALVE CENTER OF SUIT.
Masseuse Wants Commission for
Taking Singer to Dentist.

Masseuse Wants Commission for
Taking Singer TO Dentist.
New York, Oct. 1O.-The appellate
term of the Supreme Court heard argu-
ment on the appeal of DR.. Alison Har-
Ian. dentist of s7S Fifth avenue. from
the judgment of Justice Joseph, in the
Twelfth District municipal court, Of
s333.91 in favor Of Miss Joan schon, a
masseuse of West 106th street.
Miss Schon sued the dentist for one
third Of a bill for 5000 for professional
services paid the dentist by Nine. Calve,
the prima donna. This. she alleged.
was the commission promised her for
bringing the prima donna to his office.
In her testimony before the munich
pal court the plaintiff said that early
this spring she came over in steam
ship with Nine. Calye and treated the
singer professionally on the ship and
after she arrived IN the city
Miss schou testified that she had
known the dentist for some years and
that he was anxious to have the singer
as one OF his patients In April Nine.
Calve was taken with a severe tooth
ache, and on the recommendation OF
the masseuse she consulted Dr. Har-
Ian.
Dr. Harlan denied that he had ever
made such an agreement with Miss
Schon, and that ii would have been
contrary to the ethics OF his profession
and against public policy.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-11

The Hague, Oct. l0.-Before the arbitra-
tion commission to-day Baron MarschaIl
Won Bieberstein. supported by the Ger
man bloc, reduced the representatives
both on obligatory arbitration and q per-
manent court of arbitration to the condi-
t!Cn Of the expression Of a wish similar
TO that recorded by the conference on the
limitation Of armaments.
Count Tornieli, Italy; Mr.. Choate,
United States, and NJ. Bourgeois, France,
all tried 10 induce the baron 20 permit
the plenary conference 10 adopt a conven-
tion on obligatory arbitration for such as
wished TO sign il. Baron Won Bieberstein,
IN a vehement reply. declared that the
conference has no right 70 take action
except with unanimity, and that nine
powers supported him against even the
principle Of obligatory arbitration.
He instanced the case OF the use Of bal
looms in warfare. where the conference
had considered unanimity indispensable.
Adopt American Report.
He held that this decision was binding.
The baron's attitude precludes the con-
ference including this proposal in an op-
erative convention.
Il viii remain simply an expression In
the report Of the conference committee.
The arbitration commission, by a vote OF
IS to 3. with three abstenuons. adopted
the American report favoring a perma-
nent court of arbitration.
This viii remain merely an inspiration
for the future. which is expressed in Sir
Edward Fry's resolution that the court be
constituted when its powers and the
method for the selection Of its judges can
be agreed upon.
The Washington herald., 1907-10-11
FINDS LACK OF CONFIDENCE.
American Business Scandals Injuries
American Securities.

New York. Oct 10.-United States Sena-
tor William A. Clark, Of Montana. and
his son, Charles Walker Clark. and the
iatters wife were passengers on the
White Star liner TeutOnic. which arrived
here to-day after a stormy voyage.
i found abroad" said the Senator. "a
decided lack Of confidence IN American
securities, brought on by the business
scandals. However, the depression is
worldwide France is the only country
that could lend US any money. but the
people aren't purchasing American secu-
rites now, for the reason 1 stated
Asked what he thought Of the political
situation, Senator Clark said:
President Roosevelt Is perfectly hon
est. Many OF his measures are distinctly
Tor the good OF the country. although he
IS spectacular, yes, even a little more
than that
/ do not think the President seeks a
denomination, but I feel that he will have
denomination thrust upon him. You re-
member some men are born great some
achieve greatness, and others have great
mss thrust upon them. Mr.. Bryan seems
to be the logical man for the Democratic
nomination"