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Evening journal., 1908-04-10
E lssUED PERMITS FOR
FRAME BUILDING

More permits for building alterations
were granted to-day by Inspector john
son. Philip II. Lynch viii build an ad-
dition 70 the property Of Jennie Zane,
costing SIS. Joseph SchLnder VIII make
alterations for Harry Murray at the
southwest corner Of Eighth and Tat
nall streets. 70 cost so.
The inspector issued permit which
was authorized by the public building
committee Of City Council. to Mason
Phillips, to build a one-story frame
building for Alfred f. Jones IN the
rear OF No. 1901 West Thirteenth
street. to cost 500. The structure
win be used as a playhouse. 1t s.
not permitted 10 build tram buildings
within the city limits, and before the
permit could be Issued, the public
building committee OF Council had TO
sanction Il.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
GRAY DELEGATE
in TENTH WARD

The last Democratic ward meeting
to nominate delegates to the Demo
cratic State Convention, was held last
night and another Gray delegate waa
added to the list. Tho meeting was
held In the Tenth ward and the dele
gate chosen was James Carroll and
William ]. Bailey was named as his
alternate.
Strong resolutions were adopted IA
vorable TO Judge Gray. in which Car
roll was instructed to vote for a dele
cation to the national convention "a
vorable to Judge Gray.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
REV. S. C. HILL
AT ST. ANDREWS

The Rev. Simeon c. Hill. Of Phil
adelphia, spoke at the noon-day service
in st. Andrews Episcopal Church
Eighth and Shipley streets, today. God
in His aspect OF divinity rather than
merely as a prophet or a yonderworkef
was emphasized as the true concep-
ton Of the Diety 4 fear that too
many do not even ask what he pro-
phesies." Mr.. Hin commented DO we
not too often forget that He prophe-
sled not only His death but His re-
surrection and His Revelations DC
NOT let us forget that His power Is e
rule over the hearts and lives OF al
men through all eternity
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
Installation Of Officers.

Deputy Grand Master. Melville w.
Wells with his stan installed the fol-
lowing officers of jefferson Lodge, No.
?, I. 1. o. F., last evening: N. c., Al
bert =. Pawley; v. G.. Reeves D.
String; Assistant Secretary. Harry w.
Hobson; Warden. Arthur K. Fiheld:
Conductor, James d. Eliason; o. c.,
Samuel K. Bailey; 1. c.. Charles Grier:
r. S. to n. H.. Howard w. Brown: l..
S. TO n. II, I. Walter McKaig; r. $.
to V. c.. William T.. Giles: l.. S. 20
V. c., Leon r. Lofman; r. S. s.. G.
Harvey Way; L. s. s., William Briggs;
Chaplain. Charles Hilegas: Pianist.
John II. Eisler.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
REFER BILL TO
CONTRACTOR

Having repaired the leak In the new
basin on the Weldin farm site In Bran
dywine hundred at an expense OF $3.50
the Water Department will send the
bill 70 jeremiah T. Finch, the contrac-
tor who built the basin and who Is
held responsible for one year accord
ing to the terms OF the contract Tor
any defects that may develop. Mr.
Finch has a claim against the city for
about $4,000 due him, he declares, fot
extras he was ordered to do In con-
nection with the new water system
The ely has refused to pay this bill
on the score that IL is excessive. Mr..
Finch has threatened suit, but has been
DELAYED by illness.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
n.n.nnratin Meetina.

John G. Gray. Willard s. Meredith. John
F. Malloy and Wilbur l. Adams address
ed the Democrats OF the Ninth ward last
evening. Much enthusiasm was shown In
the Gray presidential boom
Democrats Of Red Lion Hundred nom-
mated three delegates last night as iol-
lows. T. Bayard Heisel Charles belvihe,
Richard T. Cam. William Janvier and
Frank Cleaver. The meeting endorsed
Judge Gray fer the presidency,
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

particularly shows that there is owing to
Wilmington at the present time about
$4,000 in delinquent taxes for the years
1903, 1904, 1905 and 1906 and that there are
uncollected sewer lines Of s71 i21s7 ewing
to the city.
ne OF the principal recommendations Of
Auditor Gleason. aside from the central
lied system he has installed. Is that re-
quiring daily settlements by the oity de-
partments and tax collectors with tha
city treasurer through the auditors Of
fee. While the system introduced will me-
cessitato an assistant In the city audi
tors office, Mr.. Gleason points cut Ie
viii eventually lessen tho expenses Of
other departments and at the same time
bring the reform Wilmington has long
been IN need or Summarized briefly.
Auditor oleason's principal recommends
tiona are:
CONTINUED on Second Pagol
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
COMMITTEE DID NOT ARRIVE.

The Congressional Committee expected
here to-day by the United States engineer
in this city. to 20 over the territory Of the
lighthouse district under his charge did
not arrive. The trip was called OF yester-
day afternoon.
The committee was to have been shown
where improvements are needed so that
sufficient appropriation might be provided
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, April 1o.-Rsins
continue in the northwest and they
have extended to the Ohio and Middle
Mississippi Valleys and Virginia. II will
be warmer tonight in the Middle At
lantio states.
Forecast till p. M, Saturdays
For Delaware-U nsettled and warm
er tonioht, probably showers, Saturday
generally fair; light to fresh south to
southwest winds.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
America Lodge Entertained.

The entertainment committee of
America Lodge. A. o. u. w. has Sc
cured the following talent for the lodge
entertainment this evenipA: Frank
Mason. Mrs. H /. Pyle. Mrs. James
II. Mahaffy Miss Elsie Springer The
occasion promises to be a pleasing one
and refreshments viii be served.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
PASTOR WEsTERFlELD
RECEIVED At

The Epworth League Of Asbury M. 3,
Church gave an elaborate reception 70
the Rev. and Mrs. H. A G. Westerheld
in the church last night In honor or
Mr.. Westerheld's return by conference
to the pastorate for another year.
The reception was attended by many
members and friends Of the church,
and was OF more than usual interest.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

That there long has been a need OF re-
form IN the financial and accounting sys-
tenn OF Wilmington is made evident by
the report submitted 10 City Council last
night by william IT, Gleason. president OF
the Mutual Audit Company. as a result OF
his Investigation OF the condition OF the
city's finances for the past several months.
Accompanying the recommendations Of
Auditor Gleason, who among other things
emphasizes tho necessity for a centraliza-
ton Of the financial and accounting sys-
tenn through the offices OF city auditor and
city treasurer was the report Of CITY
Auditor c. sherburne Rice for the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1907 setting forth snc-
cinctly the exact condition Of the city
from a fiscal standpoint This report is
compiled from tho figures obtained by
Special Auditor Gleason. and sets forth
succinctly ust what the city owes. Just
what It has In the way Of assets. and
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
MISSIONARY MEETING
AT GILBERT CHURCH.

At Gilbert Presbyterian Church last
night the missionary society had delight
ful thanks offering service. Among the
speakers were Mrs. Walter d. Bush. Mrs
William H. Logan, Miss Minnie Taylor,
Mrs. W. S. Prickett. and Miss staunfer.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
Falls Dead Of Heart Disease.

The body of BENJAMIN B. King was
buried IN Riverview cemetery yester-
day. Mr.. King fell dead Of heart dis
ease at his home at Elan. Pa. Oh
Monday.
Evening journal., 1908-04-10
No ann cAME.

Because OF rain. the ball game be-
tween the Boston Nationals and VIII
mington Tri-State teams at South Side
Park this afternoon. was called on
Evening journal., 1908-04-10

The newspaper that guarantees
ifs circulation. acts as an insur-
snce policy TO the advertisers
it projects. The Evening Journal
guarantees It's circulation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
ADDISON F. HUME.

The death of Addison F. Hunie seems untimely, if there Is untimeliness in death at a comparatively early age and with apparently much useful and needed work ahead. But God dis poses. MT. Hunie's life, though short, was active and full. Diligent in busi- ness, honest and honorable, he did his duty in a way that brought him ap- proval, promotion, and solidly-based success. He had the respect due his zeal and faithfulness in his business, and he had the warm friendship of many who knew the social side of his nature. He filled a large place in the "fraternaI' life of New Haven, and was devoted and useful member oi several organizations. He will be sad ly missed in them, and 1t will be ofter recalled that only the night before hi' death he was taking part in the meet. ing of his Masonic lodge.
 MT. Hunie did not live long, but h' lived well in the strict performance O his daily duty and the careful observ ance of bis social obligations New Ha ven has lost many good and stabl' citizens lately, and MT. Hunie's deatl adds another to the lamented list.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
CUASTENED.

There wasn't general grief in this country when certain icemen of Toledo were committed to jail for conspiracy against the public, nor is there general joy because they have been released after serving half their sentence. But nobody will find much fault because they have been released. It hasn't been the fashion to convict icemen of con- spiracy, though It has been the fash ion to charge them with it. It was a great surprise to the public, as well as to the Toledo icemen, whrn they were convicted of conspiracy and punished for 1t. It might have been better to sentence them to shorter term in jail and then let them serve it out, but doubtless the famous lends of justice will not be harmed by their release. If they sell ice this Summer 1t will be In chastened way, and what has hap pened to them will chasten other lee sellers in ohio. So whatever can be taught by their fate has been taught by their shortened term in jail as ef- fcaciously as it would have been by a longer one.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
PUNCTUAL.

Howell-What kind of a part has Bowell in the new play? Powell-It is an emotional role for him. in one act he has to refuse drink.-Harpers Weekly.
 Mrs Skrappy- -"Ohl Why did I ever marry your" Skrappy-"I guess you must be awfully down on me for some reason or other."-Cincinnati Commer- cial Tribune.
 Little Ella-rm never going to Hoi- land when I grow up.
 Governess-Why not?
 Little Ella--Cause our geography says it's a low, lying country.-Life.
 Ella-Maud says Tom proposed to her, buttney are not engaged. Clare-Part of that statement is false. If he pro- posed they are engaged: If they are not engaged. he didn't propose.-Chicago News.
 f'so he praised my singing. did he?' "Yes; he said it was heavenly" "Dld he really say that?" Well, not exact ly; but he undoubtedly meant that. He said it was unearthly. y."-Melbourn Weekly.
 links ar-sighted)-I told her that i her eyes were like mirrors, and she got dead sore.
 BIinks-No wonder Couldn't you sec that she had a glass eye?-Brooklyn Eagle.
 | Scribbler-Tm disgusted with poetry | Spacer-What'S the matter. Scribbler-T started to write a sonnet | to my lady's dimple. and the only | rhymes ] could get were pimple and | simple.-Brooklyn Eagle. ''GraciousI' exclaimed Mrs. Goodley just listen 10 that clergymanl I'm pos | itive he's swearing Evidently he's missed his vocation. No replied heI
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14

demand for evidence that the state would have been better off and its welfare better guarded had these pre- cautions been taken.
 MT. Lilley has met this challenge and demand. and is at the outset met by an opposition which would have discouraged a less courageous man. The correspondent of the Repusli- can says: ''The extent to which MT Lilley has been sighted by fellow members since bringing in his resolu- tion is A discredit to the house as a whole" Look in whatever direction one will. one finds not cordial de- termination to get at the truth Of the matter, and thus most effectively ex- pose the unworthiness of MT. Lilley's | motives. but a grim resistance to all testimony which would tend to estab- fish the truth. MT. Lilley has satis- fled the country that lobbying Is a part of the winters work in con gress, which should of itself have been enough to convince the commit tee of its duty. We cannot believe that the leaders in congress are con- tent to let the case rest there. MT Lilley can, for he has done all Tn hls power to accomplish more. The near ing has been adjourned until Mon day, when it will be made cieal whether he intends to place the whole responsibility where 1t now rests, oi the committee of investigation, whlci should begin at once to investigate There has been concealment enough.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
Gotham's Pawnshops Numerous and
 Not well Regulated.
(The New York Tribune.

(The New York Tribune.
 One of the three or four reasons why this metropolis Is the worlds center for crooks" Is found in the lax supervi- sion of the most likely purchasers or receivers of stolen property. European pawnbrokers are subjected to the clos est scrutiny being under the control of imperial laws and officials In some countries. In few American cities, notably Washington, Baltimore and Providence, the task of baffling the fence is greatly simplified by abso- lutely restricting the number of pawn shops to four or five. But in this happy hunting ground of thieves the swarm of pawnbrokers is 90 dense and their regulation so innocuous that the laws seem to have been framed either by light fingered gentry or by light wits The yearly license Is $500. Q sum whicl any piekpocket could raise on short no tice. Account books must always b. open to the mayor, the criminal courts
 tho city magistrates. and the police but as every pawnbroker chooses Ill! own method of bookkeeping this re quirement Is merry farce and Yoult continue to be one even 1T eve DO llceman were an expert auditor. I'm great majority of pawnbrokers actuali! do keep such brief. dark records of ar i ticles received that Sherlock Holme | himself could not recognize In them description of anything in particular | So long as there are more pawnshop | than can be closely watched. and suci perfunctory supervision is tolerated l thlevery will flourish on a magnificen | scale.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14

were accessible to argument. As re- suit of this propaganda about four fifths of the sixty-seven clubs that make in the State Federation have made a study of civil service reform and are trying to have it taught Tn the public schools in connection With history and civil government Finaliy' tha nrasent Governor of Kentucky, in his recents inaugural message. took strong ground in favor of civil service reform. Referring to the State charl- tahle and benevolent institutions he said. I am satisfied that nothing but hurt has come or can come to these institutions by making them subordln- ate to any political party or Its con> trol, and that all public institutions should be taken out of politics ana freed from all partisan influence . And I commend to the General AS sembly the plan of taking sucn action that the appointments of commission CTS, boards, trustees or other bodies governing these institutions be requlr- ed by law to be n-partisan.
 As this is the first time such rec ommendation has ever been made 1T Kentucky, and as it is directly trace able to the work done by the women | they have a right to point with pridt
 to it. It is also right that outsider!
 should point with pride to it which we hereby do.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
AMBuLAToRy ACCOMPANYING.

Law Is law, but some of the good people of Washington are not pleased with a law that requires such an opin ion as that given by Judge Stafford upholding the legality of ambulatory booknaking as practiced at the Ben ming race track. It appears that the decision hinges on the words "set up" in section Ss5 of the District code, and that the indictments failed to show that making a book was the same thing as setting up bookmaking. wherefore the indictments must be quashed. The essence of the thing done in either case is precisely the same, the wrong com mitted is exactly the same, the dam age inflicted on public morals Is as great if book is made as 1t is if book making is set up. yet because the law says "set up," the one thing is legal and the other thing is illegal. An act is wrong if done in a fixed place with the necessary appliances, but all right if done on the move, with an outfit 4 that can be carried about the person.
 No wonder the Washington Herald which has been sturdily opposing "bookmaking," is disturbed by this de. cision, while admitting that the judge who made l. Is rot 10 blame for the situation. It calls for law that vii be definite and plain enough to drive out the wayfaring lbookmaker as vel as the stationary one. Perhaps con gress will make an adequate law, un. less somebody who knows words vel manages to get some in that will agair confuse the situation.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
A LARGE ACHIEVEMENT.

Even those who are opposed to the participation of women in public af-
 fairs must admit that in such partici- patton they are apt to attach them selves to pretty good causes. An illus tration of what they can do and do do comes from Kentucky. Four years ago the Federation of women's Clubs in that State appointed a civil service reform committee. and on investiga- ton it was found that there was not a single organization in the State di- rectly pledged to the cause nor de- voted to Its study, nor in the slightest degree interested in 1t. Both political parties ignored it, and the people scarcely knew what it meant. The wo- men undertook an educational cam paign in a field where it was greatly needed and where the political tradi. tions of both parties were against it
 They began by distrihG.ng civil ser. vice reform literature, explaining the scope and object of the movement
 They also did some personal mission. ary work with political leaders wh,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
When You Come to Think About It.

When you come to think about it-on this old terrestial ball. Rimmed with roses in the springtime, heaped with fruitage In the fall; Though we all were born a-growlin = though we're axle-deep in doubt, There is really very little for the world to growl about.
 When you come to think about it-did your growlin' ever pay? Did it ever bend rainbow-chase thunder cloud away? Don't 1t deafen all the angels when they try to sing an shout2 Don't they know that there's but lit tie in the world to growl about2 When you come to think about it--but the best ways not to think! There's a spring there, by the wayslde stop ye travellers, an drink! There's a green tree In the desert
 meath a Armament O blue, An a hive that's dripping honey for the famished lips of youi
 Frank l.. Stanton
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
MORE READING.

They notice many things in Massa- chusetts. So they have noticed there that one of the results of the business depression is a large increase In the circulation of the public libraries. For instance, in Waltham, an industrial city, the circulation is nearly twenty per cent greater than it was at this time a year ago. Even recent figures show that the gain is continuous. In December, 1907, the circulation was 7,- 4t2: in January it had mounted to S,s65, and February. short month with a holiday, was close behind with S,s01.
 This indicates that the people of Waltham are employing their idle time intelligently. if not altogether usefully. Whether they are employing 1t usefully or not of course depends on what they are reading, and with what purpose they read If the facts could be found 1t would probably appear that the new reading Is much like the old in It's qual- ity. This would leave the question Of usefulness about where 1t has always been. There are some who do not think public libraries are as useful as Mir. Carnegie thinks they are,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
Fates of Derby Winners.
(The Westminster Gazette )


 Like several of his predecessors as win ners of the Derby, Persimmon has end- ed his days tragically. It is not long since Donovan who won the Blue Ri- band for the Duke of Portland in 1889, dashed Into a tree while running loose in hls paddock and so seriously in jured his head that he had to be destroy ed. Sllvio broke his leg and was shot; Kingscraft, the winner in 1870, died while crossing the Atlantic, q fate which also befell Blue Gown, the hero of two years earlier. Kisber ended his days an exile in Hungary, and George frederick spent his latter days sight less on a Canadian farm Hermit, the sensational winner of forty-one years ago, lived to good old age, and his skeleton, we fancy still survives in the Royal Veterinary College, Camden Town; and the flying Amato" lies bur jed in tho beautiful grounds at the Dur dans. Lord Roseberry's Epson seat,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
No Monopoly of Panics,
(Mr Finley of South Carolina in the
 House of Representatives)

tMr. Finley of South Carolina in the
 House of Representatives)
 Tn all of my experience in congress nine years-this is the first time I have heard Republicans cry panic The only song 1 have heard from them hereto fore Is that panic and Republican rule do not go together; that Republican administration means prosperity of a high order and continuous duration. often I have heard my friends on the other side of the aisle tell of the hard times under the second Cleveland ad- ministration. and then in grand peror- ation exclaim that Democratic rule must of necessity result in panic remember particularly the tale of woe told by one of my Republican friends as to how during Cleveland's last aG ministration he was compelled by the stress of the times to eat clanns-to cat them and to eat them to such an extent that his stomach rose and fell with the tides. l would like to know what diet he has been regaling himself on during the last, six months daughter and applause oh the Democratic side.)
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14

stand that the less inbreeding in the faculty at Harvard the better. At Yale the principle seems to be recog- nized that fair balance only wants to be maintained between the two ele- ments, The university that does not have large foreign element in its faculty will surely not advance con sistently with the times; but that uni versity that does not have fair per centage of it's own graduates on its fac ulty will develop no consistency. no individuality, and no character or GUS toms of its own.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
A PLEASING PROSPECT.

New York is at last getting in line with its neighbor Connecticut In the matter of good roads. Every. county in the State is said to have concurred in the State highway bill now before the legislature at Albany. The Dill provides for the construction Of S.332 miles of through highways to be known as State roads, to be built and maintained by the State without cost to the towns or counties, and also for a radiating system of roads. of which one-half the expense will be borne by the State and one-half by the coun- | ties and towns. It is estimated thai the through highways will cost s25,' 900, 900. while the radlating roads ol county systems will cost s5O,00O,O0O.
 This is something like. The blessings of good roads have long been needed In New York, and Connecticut, whicl | Is enjoying them to some extent, an' is going to enjoy them to more ex tent, will heartily congratulate he nelghbor on the pleasing prospect Good roads are good things, and man. of the States are waking up to tha fact.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14
SAVINGS AND DoINGs.

By a series Of experiments, says Colonel Smith s Leach, acting chief or engineers. the Mississippi river commIs sion has found that a fourteen-tool channel can be maintained in the lower river by dredging only, and at no eE- cessive cost It has so reported To the depaTtment.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-14

The Oklahoma legislature knows what the dignity of the new State de- mands, and it has therefore defeated a resolution seeking to prohibit the eating of popcorn during sessions of that honorable body.