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Evening journal., 1908-04-14

BY STAFF Correspondent.
DOVER, Del. April 1s.-It was the first
eve OF a Democratic convention IN "dry'
Dover. There is now only one hotel in the
capitalize Richardson House. Tho old
Capitol in the days gone by was the
favorite resort Of the Democrats. but this
hostlery that for years was famed
throughout the State is now but a mem-
ory. The scenes and incidents that once
enlivened the nights before conventions
and during the gatherings Of politicians
while the legislature was in session and
at other times are gone, perhaps never tc
return.
There was a feeling Of regret at the
passing Of the Capitol The Democrats
nowhere toshrdlu shrdlu hrdluuuu. Up
no whave to confine themselves to The
Richardson and IL this hotel were only
half its size it could very comfortably
have held all those who sought its hos
pitable shelter tonight. The evening, that
is. the early part Of the evening. up along
until the midnight hour, was very quiet
not half so lively as a Methodist Confer
ence. or a pink tea. or a Christian En-
deavor convention for at such gatherings
there Is buzz of voices and laughter and
merriment.
The little more than a handful Of Demo-
cratic leaders in the lobby OF the Richard
son during the early hours were de-
corous, the only noise OF consequence be-
ing the explosive laugh OF Handy when
he had unloaded a story in a group Of list
eners or one Of the listeners had unloaded
a story upon him.
THINGS Became Lively.
At midnight. however, II was lively
enough upstairs to remind one Of the old
times more noise" than at any time al
the Richardson during thel asst seven
years." said a habitual. OF course there
were some drinlables about. but there
was no chase to the room below" Gases
that were brought from Wilmington were
not entirely empty. Some Of the old time
leaders or even the later-day leaders were
conspicuous by their absence. Willard
Salisbury. who held the Democratic bae
and barrel for so many years was not
here. He appears to have gone to siecr
on a shelf and II was said tonight that
he would not be at the convention.
John Biggs was not here but IT was
thought for a time that he was here. Hs
had a double in the person Of George c
Morton. the wellknown member OF the
Democratic League of Wilmington. Mr
Morton. who is an ardent BRYAN man
was about the Richardson all the even
ing and was mistaken a dozen times FOL
Mr.. Blggs, the able attorney and popular
Democrat. Even Ex-senator Kenne,
thought Mr.. Morton was Mr.. Biggs and
was about to disclose some political secre'
to him when he discovered his error Mr.
Morton has frequently been mistaken fol
Mr.. BigEH
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
WIDOWS PENSION
BILL NOW SURE

General John p. Donahoe is prob
ably the happiest man in Wilmington
to-day owing TO the fact that a con-
ference Of the pension committees OF
the United States Senate and House
of Representatives, held at Washing
ton yesterday, agreed on the Widows
Pension Bill, and it will now be passed
by both houses.
Under the new bill widows who get
IS will get S12 per month, and those
widows who did not get a pension be-
cause they owned property will also
get S12 per month.
The Secretary Of the Interior has
General Donahoe pension at
torney for the tSate Of Delaware, COM
mencing April s. and he has opened
Offices at 619 Shipley street As Cen
eral Donahoe has been national chair
man Of the pension committee of the
Union Veteran Legion for fifteen years.
he is fully qualified for the appoint
ment.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
CALLS BRYANITES
TO GET TOGETHER

Followers of William J. Bryan IN the
diamond State" arep repairing to in
augurate a big campaign movement in
favor Of the boy Orator Of the Platte
and call has been issued to the faithful
to attend a meeting to be held shortly
in this city. The call reads as follows.
? "A meeting Of the followers Of William
J. Bryan will be held in this city shortly
for the purpose Of organizing for the cam
paign Of 1908 All who believe that w. j.
Bryan should be nominated by the Ma
tional Convention Of the Democratic party
will be accepted as members, Democrats
desiring to connect themselves with that
movement send name and adress to
Thomas r. Mechem, Box 142, city"
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
REPUBLICANS
ELECT OFFICERS
Harry II. BiIIany Again Chair
man Of the First Dis
triCt Committee

At the rooms Of the East Side Re
publican Club last night there was held
a meeting OF the new Republican First
District Committee, with every mem-
Der present and organization was
formed by re-electing the following
officers; Chairman. II. II. Bnlany;
vlce-chairman. James II. Morris; Sec
retary pr. c. S. Rice; treasurer,
Thomas S. Lewis.
on taking the chair MT Binany
made short address. in which he ex-
pressed his thanks FOR the honor con-
ferred upon him and said that he in
tended in the future. as in the past,
to do all in his power for the success
Of the party, and hi sremarks concern
ling the coming camapign were Of an
Optimistic nature.
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one. and aside from making a few
minor alterations to the rules there
was not much bnusiness OF a routine
mature for transaction. The next meet
ling OF the committee win be on Mon
day evening, April 27
President OF Council William G. Tay-
ilor was selected as temporary chair
man. Mr.. Billany was az the rooms
OF the Young Mems Republican Club
when apprised Of his election by the
committee, consisting OF Robert M.
Burns. Thomas II. Buckley and George
Coke.
Chairman OF the various ward COM
mittees elected last night were:
First-Thomas II. Buckley.
! Second--Walter Rash.
| Third-Isaac W. Bowers.
Fourth-James Kitchen.
Fifth. Austin Ellison.
Sixth-Franl1 Hainsworth.
! Seventh-Thomas S. Lewis.
Eighth-Robert NJ Burns.
Ninth--Wlliam J. Lackey.
Tenth-Isaac r. Brown.
Eleventh-Not organized
Twelfth-Matthew l.. Kyle.
The executive committee win COM
prise the city chairman. secretary Of
1.-The city committee and chairmen Of
the ward committees, fourteen men,
Ibers IN all.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
Democrats Face Row
In Their Convention
DELEGATES Nominated But Caucuses Disagree Over
Resolutions InsfrHcfing the National
Delegation

Toman thought It would be a damned
sight better for the delegates to stay at
home"
Chairman Weldin called Mr.. Toman
to order for using the word Damn
and Mr.. Toman apologized.
]. r. Phillips, Of New Castle, en-
dorsed the Handy resolutions and
David c. Rose Of Newark, thought that
Mr.. Heisler's suggestion was too dras-
tic
J. Wilkins Cooch finally smoothSl
things over by moving that the mat
ter be referred to the committee on
resolutions. and this was done.
The New Castle county members
named for the committee on resolu-
tions were all strong Gray men. they
being ]. B. Foard. r. Bayard Heisler
L. I. Handy, and Laussait r. Rogers.
Then came the nomination of ma
tional delegates. William +. Smaney
nominated Mr.. Handy for delegate. II
being seconded by James Kane. j
Harvey Whiteman, of Wilmington
made a great speech. lauding Mr.
Handy's eorts and ability. Mr.. Handy
was elected unanimously.
Peter J. Ford was nominated for ma.
tional delegate by James Kane and be
was elected by acclamation. Charles
H. Salmon was elected Mr.. Handy's
alternate and Matthew d. Murphy wa:
chosen as Mr.. Ford's auternate.
Mr.. Handy launched into a speech
OF appreciation Of the honor conferred
upon him. and said he never could bs
accused of Sinking in his efforts Il
have Judge Gray nominated for Presi-
dent
The Kent county caucus was dead.
locked for a while, ths persistence oi
the Bryan shouters dividing attention
with the contest over tue national dele.
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
servIaes a ImmanueI chureh.

The following Holy Week services
have been arranged in Emmanuel
Church. Highlands: Tuesday, I45 p. m,
the Rev o. IT, Murphy. ID. d.. Of
North East. Nd. preaching; Wednes-
day, 7.45 p. m, tho Roy A. e. Clay OF
"Old Swedes." Wilmington. preaching;
Thursday, 7.45 D. M, Holy Communion,
the Rev. J. Harry Chesley, of Clay
mont. preaching; Good Friday, $50 a..
m. and 745 y. IN. After the evening
prayer the story Of the Crucinxlon Will
be sung by the choir.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
BUSINESS MEMS TRIP

On a tour Of the principal cities OF
the East and North, 140 members Of
the Tulsa, Oklahoma, Commercial Club
will arrive in Wilmington on Sunday.
April 10. The Tulsa interstate train
bearing the representative citizens
making the tour will leave there this
afternoon for Springfield, Mo. Here
they will be given a reception. The
train will have New York for its desti-
nation. but will stop at every largo
CITY on the way. At Washington the
party will be received by President
Roosevelt. The object of the trip Is
educational. The party is made up Of
representatives Of the city government.
schools. churches and business houses.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
SAY BALLARD
IS NOT GUILTY

Because of a conflict in the testimony
Chief Justice Lore and Judge PenRe-
will in General Sessions Court yester-
day afternoon declined to convict
Vaughn Ballard. colored, on charge
Of bribery. The State based its case
on the testimony OF oliver Johnson,
James Davis and Henry Anderson that
Ballard had paid each Of the men 50
for voting the wet" ticket at the re-
cent local option election.
J. Frank Ball and James Salisbury
defended Ballard
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
JUDGE JOSLYN in
The CITY COURT

Deputy Judge Joslyn presided at TO-
days sesgon OF City Court. Aside
from two drunl1s. there were only three
other cases. Joseph jackson. colored.
was fined SO for assault and battery
and William H. Parker. IS for kick
ing horse.
The case Of Charles Scott. charged
with assault and battery. by his wife.
was dismissed on payment Of costs.
Alr1. Scott Withdrew the charge.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
No School Sessions Next Week.

no ccnoOT oossIOHa INcNI VFCoNi-
There will be no school sessions next
week. Instead of the usual May week
vacation for the children the Board OF
Education has decreed that Easter week
is the most suitable time for relaxation
from studies.
Evening journal., 1908-04-14
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Evening journal., 1908-04-14

The newspaper that guarantees
its circulation, acts as an insur-
ance policy TO the advertisers
it protects. The Evening Journal
guarantees its circulation.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Witnesses in the Coppice.

Darlington was up early the next
morning. Parkman had procured a
carriage, and, as the meeting had been
arranged for seven o'clock. the two
drove out to Rlythcdale hall whittier
Strathsate had preceded them the
night before. The way lay along the
strand, and Darlington was not too
preoccupied to notice that the Niobe
was gone and the Britannia had re-
ship. He looked long and earnestly
toward it. If he had consulted his
inclinations he would have repaired
aboard of it at once and asked for
giveness for all his folly and injustice
toward her, but the conventions of
life-spelled in this instance by
honor-constrained him.
He gave a thought, too, to the frig.
ate which had departed without him.
Fol the first time in his life he had
failed in his duty. kephard was a
kind old man, and well-affected toward
Darlington, who had been a midship.
man under him, but with the admiral
duty was always first and he knew
that there would be no condoning his
offense. He expected an order of ar
rest before the day was out. There
after he would come before court.
martial
To what a sorry pass he had
brought his fortunes by his own un-
mistakable folly, In the bright light
of the fresh, brisk morning, he saw
Ellen in her right relation to affairs
woman, brave, strong. noble, true.
What if she did not shine amid the
hothouse conventionalities of the fast
and vapid life of the crew whom he
had gathered at Darlington. In
stead of being ashamed of her, he
should have rejoiced from the bottom
of his soul that she was so frank and
fresh and free. What a splendid WON.
an she was! Whatever she did, how
we'll it was done. No veteran of a
thousand exciting nights over the gam
ing table could have played with more
coolness and daring than she did in
that famous duel at cards with Strath-
gate. And, although the minuet was
outside of her accomplishments, how
swiftly had twinkled her flying feet
when she danced the sailors horn
pipe. 1t carried him back to slant
ing decks and fresh breezes and
bright skies. Would they ever re-
turn? Would he himself return un
scathed from this adventure? 1t was
by no means certain, for Strathgate
was man of proven courage; he had
demonstrated that, and his reputation
as sword player was deservedly
high.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06
IS YEARS OF SUFFERING.
Burning, Painful Sores on Legs
Tortured Day and Night-Tried
Many Remedies to No Avail
Cured by Cuticura.

AFTER an attack OF rheumatism,
running sores broke out on my hus.
bands legs, from below the knees to
the ankles. There are no words to
tell all the discomforts and great suf-
fering he had to endure night and day
He used every kind of remedy and
three physicians treated him, one after
the other, without any good results
whatever. One day l ordered some
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment,
and Cuticura Resolvent. He began
to use them and in three weeks all the
sores were died up. The burning fire
stopped, and the pains became bear
able. After three months he was quite
we'll | can prove this testimonial at
any time. Mrs. V. " Albert, Upper
Frenchville, Me-, July q, 1907"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06
LIVED on TEN CENTS A WEEK.
Bill Doolittle's System a Good One,
But Not Attractive.

"D'y'u find smoking hurts y'u?"
asks Hi Biddle. a Yankee lawyer, in
Willie Brooks story. The Solar Ma
chine" in Harpers.
1T probably doesn't do me any
good" said; but I'd have trouble
quitting it."
mo, y'u wouldn't. Smoke this"
He took from his vest pocket the fel-
low to the stogey in his mouth and
tossed 1t across the table to me. Ever
hear how Bill Doolittle lived on ten
cents week."
confessed that Bills economics
had never been brought to my atten-
ton.
Wal" said Biddle, "he took dinner
with a friend on Sunday, an ate
enough to last i'm till Wednesday,
Then he bought ten cents wuth O.
tripc. an he hated tripe so like thun.
der that it lasted i'm the rest O. the
week. These seeSars work good
deal like that tripe. You take to
smokin' EN-, an y'u won't want more'n
one or two day"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06
The Doctors Fee,

The average man will give lawyer
$500 to $500, together with a llfetmes
praise, to keep him out Of the peniten
tiary for from two to ten years, and at
the same time he will raise a phos.
phorescent glow and kick that can
be heard around the world if a doctor
charges him $50 TO 500 to keep him
out of hell for lifetime. We are the
only people under Gods ethereal tent
today who keep open shop "a hours
each day and 1865 days in each year
We are also the only laborcrs to keep
on working for people who do not pay
| can carry my part Of charity with
as good grace as most men. I can
so through rain, snow or mud and do
my best, provided the case Is one of
worthy need, but to reward continually
downright rascality. willful drunken
ness and wanton laZiness is getting
out Of my line.-TeXas State Journal
of Medicine.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06
BUSINESS MANAGER FOR CHURCH
Cleveland institution Plans to Try a
New System.

The EpwOrth Memorial Methodist
church in Cleveland has decided to try
new system of church management.
A business manager has been ap-
pointed who will give his entire time
and attention to the finances of the
church. AS executive secretary he
will collect the benevolences. dues OF
members, subscriptions, etc, and pay
all expenses. He will serve as sec
retary OF the standing committees OF
the church and keep a record OF their
business for transmission to the Off
cial board. This, it is expected, will
leave the pastor free to give atten.
tion to the larger plans Of the work
and to his pulpit and pastoral duties.
Epworth Memorial has the largest
membership of all the Protestant
churches in the city. 1t has an ex-
tensive charity work and handles over
$4,000 in contributions every year.
DIR. G. X. Morris, district superin.
tendent, strongly commends the in.
novation. "To my mind" he says, at
is the ideal Of church government. I
expect to see the plan adopted In
many other cities.'
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06

swords, to Carrington's great satisfac-
ton. The other preliminaries were
soon settled. A surgeon wa. also
designated, and Parkman came back
to report the progress OF events, most
agreeable, from his point of view, to
his principal.
Darlington was as expert with the
sword as with the pistol, and he made
no demur to any of the onclusions
OF the seconds. All he wanted was
to have his deadly enemy opposite
him, with no one to intervene He
had duties to perform before he went
to rest. One of them was the writ
ing of letter to Ellen. which, after
he had signed and sealed it, he gave
to Parkman, with instructions to turn
it over to my Lady Darlington in case
the approaching encounter should ter
inmate fatally for my lord When
Parkman asked where Lady Caring
ton was to be found, Darlington re-
piled bitterly that in all probability
she could be seen on the Britannia in
the morning with Sir Charles Seton.
and hark ye. Jack said Caring
ton, clapping his hand on his friends
shoulder, SAY to Sir Charles Seton
that as regards the unsettled differ
encc between us, I'm ready to meet
him here and now, If he'll come ashore
in the proper mood for an encounter.
| might as well finish up al my en-
emies in one day and leave myself
free for dealing with my wife, or get
clearance for Davy Jones locker my
self from one or the other of them"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06

Ask Captain Lascclles to let him off
for the night. Explain to him"
and what shall l say to Captain
| Careysbrook?"
Say anything you like, except that
can't come off, and I'll explain when
| can"
THAT won't do much good" said
Miller, but I'll do the best | can
He shook the others hand and left
the room.
Seton on the Britannia, I see Il
all now," mused Darlington. What a
fool l was not to think of it myself.
They'll overhaul her without fail. The
britannia will be back to her anchor
age at daybreak and I'll be there" He
stopped. NO, | have this cursed duel
on hand. | wonder if it couldn't be
postponed
For the moment his intense love for
Ellen overbore every other nossibilitv
The thought that at last she would be
restored to him made him for the
moment forget the pressing demands
OF the eally morning hour, but further
reflection plunged him into a black fiji
of jealousy of Seton. 1t was he who
had the wit and address to capture
Lady Darlington. 1t was he who would
reap the reward that might come to
him from his skill and daring and
devotion. And Darlington swore to
settle with him as soon as he had ar.
ranged matters with Strathgate.
His reveries were interrupted
toward evening by the arrival of Park
man, to whom Lascelles had readily
granted permission to go ashore for
the night. Parkman had brought with
him case of dueling pistols, having
been informed by Miller of what was
on. The two at once settled down to
business, but not until Darlington had
catechized Parkman as to what was
known about the movements of the adj
miral and the Britannia. Nothing
further was elected than what he had
obtained from Miller. A challenge
was duly drawn up and Parkman car.
ried it to Lord Strathgate
The baron of Blythedale had seat
a few miles east of Portsmouth
lie was a bachelor, conyenia,
spirit ard an old friend of Lord
He had agreed to act
as Strathgate's second. lie and
Lieutenant Parkman soon came to an |
agreement. The encounter would |
take place in the park at Blythedale.
where the combatants would be
free from any possible interruption or
from prying eyes Of any sort.
strathsate, as the challenged, had the
choice OF weapons, and selected
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06
Copyright. 1908, by W. o. chapman.J
SYNOPSIS,

The Escapade opens, not in the ro-
nance preceding the marriage of Ellen
Socum, Puritan miss, and Lord Car
rington OF ENGLAND, but in their life after
just following the revolution, in Caring
ton castle in England. The Carringtons,
after house party. engaged in a family
tilt. caused by jealousy. The attentions
of Lord Darlington to Lady Cecily and
Lord Strathgate to Lady Darlington com
PEELED the latter to vow. that she would
Darlington and her chum Deborah. an
American girl. met Lord Strathsate at
two a. m, he agreeing to see them safely
castle. but she left him stunned in the
road when the carriage met with an ac-
.cident. She and Dcbbc then struck out
for Portsmouth. wherG, she intended to
Ellens flight. Lords Darlington and Seton
set out in pursuit. Seton rented fast
vessel and started in pursuit. Strathgate
mouth, for which Darlington. Ellen and
Seton were also headed by different
routes. Strathgate arrived in Portsmouth
f.llen's ship had sailed before her
Strathgate and Darlington each hired a
small yacht to pursue the wrong vessel
upon which each supposed Ellen had
sailed. Seton overlook the fugitives near
Portsmouth. but his craft ran aground
just as capture was imminent. Ellen won
the chase by boarding American vessel
ana foilinE her pursuers. Darlington and
Strathgate, thrown together by formers
wrecking of lattcr's vessel engaged in an
impromptul duel. neither being hurt. A
war vessel. commanded by an admiral
friend of Seton, then started out in pur-
suit of the women fugitives, Seton con
Tossing love for Debbie. Flagship Britain
mia, overlook the fugitives during the
night. The two women escaped by again
taking to the sea in a small boat. Lord
Darlington Is ordered to sea with his ship
but refuses. to go until after meeting
Strathgate in a duel
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1908-11-06
Young Painter Saw Period of Suffer
ing While Earning Needed Money

The young artist, almost on the
verge OF starvation had just accept
ed an order from an elderly spinstcr
to paint her portrait. When the terms
and appointments had been fixed and
lhe splnster was descending the rick
ely studio stairs, a student friend of
the young painter. who had overheard
the deal, rushed in from the next
room to offer his congratulations.
10 his surprise, however, he found
his friend sitting downcast before his
easel, his head in his hands.
Why, Francois, why so downheart-
ed?' he inquired, stopping short 10
stare at the artist Didn't just
overhear you bagging an order to
paint face at 1000 francso"
Yes replied Francois, sadly.
And your need of the money is
something fierce, isn't it?"
And the other nodded.
Then, my friend, you should be
kicking the ceiling in your lucky
strike."
The artist now lifted his head slow
ly and sazed piteously at his compan-
ION. Melvin" said he, did you get
a glimpse of her?"
No"
Then said the other, allowing his
mead again to fall into his hands, you
DO not know, my friend, what torture
VIII have to undergo from morning
till night for whole week studying
that face:'-lllustrated Sunday Mag
azine.