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Evening journal., 1908-10-26

the Pennsylvania judges are appointed, but what
is the differencel It is in Pennsylvania, and
everything or anything goes in Pennsylvania.
If Elkin had relations with the Standard Oil
and took the money from the trust his conduct
must have been perfectly proper, according to
PENNSYLVANIA point of view. And then we have
Elkin's word for IT, for doesn't he boldly declare
that he never received money from Archbod for
improper purposes, and of course he never at
tempted to influence legislation. II this is true
Elkin ought to explain the meaning OF the letters
or he should proceed against Hearst.
why, this Hearst is pirate says ex-Gover-
nor Stone of Pennsylvania who appointed one OF
the Judges mentioned in the Standard Oil letters
Mr. Stone. owing to long connection with Penn
sylvana politics, ought TO be good authority on
pirates The interview with him disclosed the
governor as cheerful and happy as ever, although
he became a trihe excited when Hearst's name
was mentioned
The Hearst disclosures. whatever may be said
OF Hearst or his methods. have opened the eyes Of
some people to the way the larger politics of the
country is manipulated. The Standard Oil is here,
there. and everywhere. The predatory corpora
tions are in politics up TO their neoks Children in
school histories read of the corruption of ancient
Rome but would it not be a good idea to tell
them OF some Of the corruption of their own
country2
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Taft and Victory.

Milford Chronicle.
The great outpouring OF the people at
Wilmington 10 hear and see Mr.. Taft Is
another indication that the voters have
made up their minds TO place him as the
successor 70 President Roosevelt, and
that a Republican victory in Delaware IS
assured. We have yet to hear valid rea~
son why any man interested in agrlcul.
ture should vote for Bryan. Why should
they desire any changer Every product Of
the earth IS selling. and has sold at
prices which assure the agriculturst not
only a living. but surplus. Right here
IN Delaware the farmers were never so
prosperous as they have been under Re-
publican administration. Il Is only IN the
cities that any depression exists; and
that was brought about by the Efforts
of the trusts now supporting the Demo
cratic ticket. to discredit, and II possible
wreck the Republican administration
This has been campaign in the II uerest
OF persons, and not discussion OF the
necessities for continuing tho policies Of
the Republican party for the benefit OF
the people. The farmers OF Delaware can
not afford 20 make the change now; they
are too we'll of.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Editorial Opinion
Ladiesl Ladiesl
lLNnnlnn Sun

LdolCos
New York Evening sun
We trust that Speaker Cannon's pre-.
possession in favor woman suffrage vii
not be shaken by the mistaken zeal OF
the ladies' Of ST. Clair, Mo-. who bom-
harded him with lemons as his special
train left that town. He has been max.
Ing campaign speeches in Missouri and
has found the job somewhat Irritating
He Is al title testy and not thoroughly
accustomed 10 being contradicted: and the
crowd yelled Bryan" and 'Debsl" al
him jeered at his expounding and ruff
fed bis habitual serenity IN various wAys
And at the last. the Church ladies'" pelt-
ed him with lemons and uttered criticisms
upon such personal eccentricitias as
chewing tobacco, and the like.
Speaker Cannon's poise Is not usually
to be unsettled by triies. and he should
not become morbid He must remember
that the ladies depend upon his influence
to forward tho cause OF woman suffrage
and not allow the rude indiscretion of a
few 10 block progress for all
II Is said that Speaker Cannon loft a
streak Of purpureal language drifting
clean across Missouri. and that forest
fires are dreaded as a possible conse-
quence Of his scattered ohiurgations. IT
this calamity follows. the fault will iie
at the door Of the church ladies' who
cast the first lemon.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26

Two Wilmington citizens have just been forced
to pay a considerable sum as bondsmen for the
former city auditor who defaulted. These men
are compelled to pay dearly for an act of friend
ship This latest instance again shows that some
way should be provided for bonding city officials
other than the present method. The officials
should be secured by bonding companies and not
by private bondsmen. In some instances, how
ever, the courts have refused TO accept corpora
ton security and insisted on private bondsmen.
The law should be changed TO permit corporation
bondsmen That is the modern business method,
but of course in public business modern methods
will not be used unless there is agitation for
them. Paying money because of the unfaithful-
ness of public officials is a hardship that should
not be imposed upon private citizens.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Monday, October &c, 1908.
ALL OVER BUT THE SHOUTING.

A CCORDING to the New York Herald,
n which has become more or less famous
for its political predictions, it is all over but the
shouting so far as the national political cam
paign is concerned. Taft, according TO the Her
aid is as good as elected and it is only a question
OF majority 1t begins to look as il Tafts hg-
ures in the electoral college will equal those OBJ
tanned by Roosevelt when the President was
elected last time.
For awhile, according to the Herald, the situa-
ton, especially in the Middle West, was some
what becouded and mixed, and it was difficult
TO get true estimate of the probabilities, but all
this is over, and out of the confusion comes forth
Taft as great winner.
According to the Herald poll, Taft is reason
ably sure of $50 votes in the electoral college, 80
more than he needs for election There are 483
votes in the electoral college. The Herald says
that Mr.. Bryan is reasonably sure of 50 electoral
votes 2I votes are doubtful, with a Democratic
probability, while 20 are doubtful with Repub-
lican probability. If Mr.. Bryan should carry all
the doubtful States, according to the Herald's
list he would have but 2o3 electoral votes II less
than ilis Republican competitor.
The Herald canvass also shows that the Re-
pubcans will carry the House of Representa-
tives by large majority. The figures on the
House are given as 2Io Republican to I72 Demo-
cratic representatives.
In New York the Herald says that the chances
are for the election of Governor Hughes, as the
tide is drifting in the direction of the governor
The Herald tables put New York, Ohio and some
other States that have at times been called
doubtful, in the sure Republican column, and
Delaware is also placed there. The South, with
the exception of Kentucky is placed in the
Democratic column. Maryland being included in
this list, although the Republicans are making
strong claims as to Maryland.
Kentucky and Nebraska are placed in the
doubtful column. with Democratic leanings,
while Indiana, Colorado, Montana and Wyoming
are put in the doubtful column with Republican
Tendencies.
The Herald figures probably nearly ac-
curate as can be obtained by any political prophet.
The only hope of Bryans friends for his election
is in tremendous landslide. None is in sight.
The Herald figures must be very discouraging
TO the Democrats who have been waging the
Bryan struggle and who have been predicting
that the Republicans were on the run.
According to the Herald poll, all the Demo-
cratic stir has gone for naught, the alleged labor
detection does not exist the farmers are with the
Republicans, and in fact Bryan has failed to make
serious impression where he was supposed to
be strong.
The Herald figures out that Bryan is riding to
Overwhelming defeat.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
JAPANESE WANT TREATY.

c O MUCH pleased have the Japanese been
~ with the Americans as a result of the visit
OF our fleet to the Eastern waters, that there is
already talk of a formal treaty of friendship be-
tween the two countries.
The support of the premier of Japan is assured
for the treaty, as the official newspaper of the
premier declares that although there is an un-
written alliance between the two countries, with
no possibility of break in the friendly relations,
there would be no objection on the part of Japan
to this friendliness assuming written form.
The Russan-French alliance came result
of the visit of the Russian fleet to- Toulon, and
why could not the Japanese American alliance
follow the soiourn Of our feet in Eastern waters? !?
Unqueshonably some move will be made to
bring about treaty between the two countries.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Personal and Pertinent

The time in which corporations can break in with
campaign contributions very short indeedvash-
ington Star.
little story has from Racconegi which IL not
true at least is ben trovat and little pitch
ers exist in palaces we'll in cottages
One day lately Princess Yolando King Victor En-
manuels eldest daughter who is years old was heard
instruetng her little brother Umbero, In the way he
should go.
NO. she said, you must not call American cousin
Catarina.' Mamma will do that To you she will be
sgnora cugina' CNrs Cousln). You must not be too
familiar ~
VIII she bring me Teddy bear?" said the infant
NO, you greedy boy, she win be the one 70 have pres
be bears" w 4s ""
Thus is Roosevelt known in royal nurseriesNeu
York Times - ~ Ns'es'-Ne"
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
now THE STANDARD OIL WORKS.

Fl EARST in New York Saturday night threw
n = a bomb in the direction of Pennsylvania
He read letters alleged to have been written by
Mr.. Archibald, OF the Standard Oil Company, to
John P. Elkin, now a Supreme Court Judge of
Pennsylvania. From these letters it appears that
Elkin, then political leader Of Pennsylvania, re-
ceiyed considerable money from the Standard Oil
The oil magnates also desired that certain men,
Judge Henderson and Judge Morrison, should get
on the Supreme Court bench. They got there
But to-day as a result of the Hearst disclos
ures, the Pennsylvania gangsters are squalkng
and bawling. It is all very amusing WHY should
the gangsters be in the least alarmed over the fact
or alleged fact that the Standard Oil Company
had dealings with Elkn before he became SUI
preme Court Judge, or that the Standard was in
tsresteo IN making recommendations OF certain
lawyers for the Supreme Court bench7 Those
*no-seekx to envelop all the judges Of the nation
E2tfsar.San 'onangel may have their no
k5orls<rsnel ykjostledAw they see how some Of
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
ENGLAND IS AFTER CASTRO.

F NGLAND is preparing to deal with
IL an iron hand with President Castro and
the Venezuelan Government, over the seizure OF
a British ship and the imprisonment OF its crew.
The British Minister at Caracas has been re-
quested TO make full report OF the matter,
pending the receipt OF which the foreign Office
will make no move
If the minister reports the action as another
OF Venezuelas international affronts "a demand
for the release of the prisoners and large in
demnity will be made forthwith II the demand
is refused, England will send squadron of ships
to Venezuela and enforce her demands without
unnecessary delay. England may be able to
bring Castro to terms after other countries have
failed
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
TO GET SENATOR
RAYNER TO SPEAK

The Democrats are making strenu.
Gus efforts TO bring United States Sen
ator lsidor Rayner. Of Maryland. TO
this city for a speech some night this
week. The matter has been placed in
the hands Of the Hebrew followers Of
Brvan. who have communicated With
the Senator. Although receiving no
decisive answer. they are convinced
that he will come. His expected visit
10 Wilmington is arousing great in.
te-est in Jewish circles. regardless O;
political Affiliations.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
He Would DecIine.

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
see that Mr.. Handy wants to mee' Mr.
Heald in Joint debate. Now I would Ike
10 know what object he has. surely not
the State issues. for the people Of Dela-
ware know what the Democrats I'D for
this state and as far as representing
Delaware in Congress IS concerned Mr.
Heald Is Just as able as Mr. Handy. Mr..
Handy may be able to make a more
lowery speech or crack few more jokes
than Mr.. Head. but Mr.. Heald's a.rliiy
TO represent this State in Congress Is on
a par with Mr.. Handy at any stage OF tho
game. SO II I were Mr.. Head / would
respectfully decline.
Wilmington, oct. 26.
A Voter
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Notes and Comments

Man fined $40 for sneezing in a New York theatre viii
remember hereafter that particularly sensi-
tive about having their work sneezed at-cleveland
Leader
Nat Goodwin SAYS he will get married again.
We don't mind that But " hen promise never get
unmarried again, wen give him vote OF thanks
Cleveland Leader
Firm In Paris has filled the longest felt know
or II issues cards 70 be in the buttonhoe saying
i am we'll thank you know all about the weather and
I've heard the news."-Cleveland Leader
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for
the peoples column viii not be
printed. Names of contributors 10
the column viii not be printed. but
must be furnished THE EVENING
JOURNAL as an evidence OF good
faith on the part OF the contributor.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
The ride Of Prosnsrltx.

New Haven Evening Register.
The immigration tide has turned
again, and there are more persons
coming into this country than there
are going out. And we are glad. not
because we are still gaining in immi-
grafton. but because the gain indicates
a resumption Of the temporarily inter-
rupted prosperity
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
New Books For Lewes Library.

The Lewes Library has added a
number OF new books 20 their shelves
and are now able 70 present about 400
volumes TO their patrons The library
Is kept open by the town
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Elks ARRANGE Memorial Service.

Wilmington Lodge. No. 307. B. p. o.
E.. Is arranging for it's annual mem
orial service which will be held in the
Garrick Theatre on Sunday, December
g. Exalted Ruler Frank T. Schilling
has appointed Joseph H. Martin. Robert
II. g. Simms and w. Harry Blythe to
arrange for this years service.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Travels Of the Fleet.
New York Herald.

The wisdom OF sending the fleet into
the Pacific and to the far east has been
triumphantly demonstrated from every
point Of view. 1t has enormously in
creased American prestige. given as
surance Of peace and promoted friend
~ relations. which will have the emil
nently practical result OF stimulating
and expanding American commercial
interests.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Annual countx Ranort.

The report OF the committee ap-
pointed to examine. audit and inspect
the books, vouchers and accounts OF
the county comptroller. receiver OF
taxes and county treasurer. Levy Court
Commissioners and clerk Of the Levy
Court. has been issued from the press
OF The Star Printing Company,
Evening journal., 1908-10-26

The Indians of the Carlisle School are in the
football game this season with both feet and
they promise to take uncomfortable number Of
scalps from the pale face gridiron players. On
Saturday, in the presence of a crowd of 10000
people in Philadelphia. a mob that would have
delighted the hearts of political combatants, the
indians held the University Of Pennsylvania to a
tie, the score being six to six. The Indians should
have won, as during the second half they showed
much better staying qualities and completely
outplayed the ponderous warriors of the Red and
Blue The Indians proved that weight does not
always win football games.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26

The closing week of the Delaware campaign
will be marked with unusual activity. The large
registration indicates a heavy vote The Re-
publicans have the advantage of big majority
to be overcome by the Democrats il the latter
hope to win, but there is little likelihood of a
Democratic victory
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
To Address Momsn,a cIuh-

The Women's New Century Club OF
Georgetown has secured the services
OF Miss Brownlee. Of Toledo, Ohio. to
give a free lecture on Moral Training
in Public Schools" on "Wednesday
evening
Evening journal., 1908-10-26

Gradually the political situation is smmering
down TO the question of whether the election #
TAFT or Bryan would be better for the business
conditions Of the country And it is this sum-
ming up of the situation that will cause the voters
TO sunnort the Republican ticket
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.
The United Pnblishers' Association

The Publishers Bulletin ofeal Of the UNITED
PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, prints the foloNlnet
THE WTLNT NGTON EVENING JOURNAL has
guaranteed circulation Of more than 1890 daily, which mas
been verified by examination
The examination made by Mr.. Arthur Koppelt geno
manager the association. who offers TO 81 Qo
Of his money and under take 20 prove that te ~
ING JOURNAL has the largest paid circulation OF any pa
printed IN Wilmington
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
October investments

We own and offer. different issues
of carefully selected. Municipal, Rail-
road, and Public Service Corporation
Bonds, which we recommend for con-
servative investment at prices to yield
4 to per cent.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
Merchant panaerousIx IlI.

Nathan Larkin, a merchant OF Ches-
ter. is suffering with blood poisoning
and physicians are resorting to heroic
measures 70 save his arm.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26

Baltimore enthusiasts will not be permitted TO
celebrate the election with bon fires, but they will
be able to find other ways in which to vent their
enthusiasm, as Baltimore is still wet
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
RIa pamansa Eor MlIl Aooident.

Big Damages For Mill Accident.
In the Chester County Court, Will
liam II. Spang. Jr.. aged II years, re-
siding near Downingtown. was award
ed a verdict for $3.50 for injuries re-
ceived in a gill-box machine in the
worsted mills Of Ezra Lund, at Ian
denburg.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26

President Roosevelt it is now said will write
play, but if he does he will likely be the chief
actor as we'll as the playwright when the produc-
ton is staged.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26

Asking Bids on Postoffice Job.
The United States Government is ad-
vertising for bids to build the new
postoffice authorized for Milford. The
postoffice will now become fact, after
nearly ten years Of work.
Evening journal., 1908-10-26
FINANCIAL
FINANCIAL
WILMINGTON SECURITIES

Reported by f. d. Laclsey & Co..
Bankers and Brokers. s4s Market street.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-07-02
WIN WATER CASE
Judge Steele Denies Water
Co. lnjunC ton
CAN REGULATE THE RATE
Water Company May Take an
Appeal

In the case Of John M. Jack
ct al, vs. the City Of Grangeville,
an action wherein the said John
M. Jack, superintendent of the
Grangeville Water Co., made ap-
plication to Judge Steele for an
Injunction prohibiting the City OF
Grangeville from appointing a
Water comission to regulate the
rates to be charged by the said
water company the injunction was
not granted.
According to an act of the 1907
legislature a city has the right to
appoint a commission to regulate
the price to be paid for water used
by the consumner. In his decision
Judge Steele says:
" The supplying of water by an
individual to the inhabitants of a
City under permission of the City
and the rates to be charged there
for, are matters OF public concern
to all of the inhabitants thereo
and the use of water under such
conditions is a pnblic use and il
subject to the regulation and con
troll of the State legislature. On
who enters into an arrangement
with such a municipality to so sup
lply water, does SO with the knowl
edge given by the law that th'
sovereign power make proper reg
ulation at any time in the futur
for the protsction of the public
and although, the City may at
tempt to give the right to the ind
vidual to fix the rates which tn
inhabitants must pay for the per
cd Of thirty years, yet the City car
J not 80 contract as to prevent th
r State from regulating such rate
in the interest of the inhabitants.
The Water Company contend
! that when the contract was mac
. with the city there were no Law
! regulating the rates to be charge,
p This law was passed in 1907 an
e the company claims, that law do
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-07-02

as it violates the provisions of the
constitution OF the United States
as well as that of the state Of Idaho,
in that it would be impairing the
obligations of the company.
There is nothing OF keep the conn
Gil from going ahead and appointing
its number of the members of the
commission and regulating the
rates. OF course the company can
appeal to the Supreme court which
will probably be done.
The people of the city are well
pleased over the outcome and are
nigh in their praise OF the council.
This was a friendly suit and the
costs of the same amount to a
very small sum. Atty. Scales re-
presented the water company and
city. Atty. Reese Hattabaugh the
City He was assisted in the prep
aration of the brief by l. n
Smith of Lewiston. Ii the cast
is appealed the outcome will be
watched with interest the state
over.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-07-02
BUILD A SMELTERy
Practical Man Here Looking
Field Over.
DEPENDS ON ORE VALUES
Promoter is Looking the Mines
Over

There is possibility and very
good one, that a smeltery will be
established in this county shortly
Mr.. Killgrane arrived Sunday
from Charleston, Wn., and proceed
ed Immediately to the RAINY Ridge
district where he will inspect the
ore and if the values exist that
have been represented to him he
will erect smeltery in that section
and treat the ore. The gentleman
is no novice at the business and is
at present conducting smeltery at
Charleston with considerable sue
cess. If he decides to place smelt
cry in this district, it will be nc
small affair and be built with the
idea of treating a large amount OF
ore. We hope to give our readers
favorable news by the next issue,
A 100000 smeltry will mean
much to the mines tributary to it,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-07-02
SOME Gun PLAY
Cattlemen Battle on Joseph
Plains
SEVEN SHOTS WERE FIRED
Two StOrieS-Preliminary Will
Be JulyS

They had a gun play on Joseph
Plains the last of last week and the
early part OF this week. Its sort
of three.cornered fight. Consider
able bad feeling exists among sever
al cattlemen and this spring when
Dobbins accused A. E. Randall of
the theft OF several cattle it did
not help to improve conditions.
Several reports have reached this
city regarding the fight. Accord
ing to one report, A. E. Randall
and Platt Talbort were rounding
up stock last Saturday and some
trouble occurred over the possession
of twenty head of stock. A dis
pute followed and as a result Tai
bort took couple of shots at Ran
dali.
According to Randalps story he
was fired at Saturday, Monday
and Tuesday, seven shots in all but
none took effect.
Another story is that Randall
was acting like q crazy man and
had fired shot or two at Talbort's
wife and Talbort having grave
fears Of leaving bis wife alone, SEN
the hired man out to Whitebird
| and got a warrant for Randall's ar
rest. The warrant was issued ant
the Deputy Sheriff met Randall
coming out Randall stated he wa
on his way to get a warrant ant
have Talbort arrested. He accom-
| panied the officer to Grangeville an
yesterday was briefly examined an
the date Of hearing get for July
when the matter will be threshe
out and an effort be made to fin
the guilty one.