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Evening journal., 1908-11-03
Opinion
The "Joy Ride"

Newark News
That the nocturnal automobile. as
vehicle OF dissipation, is a highly dan
gerous implement Of death TO have at
large in the community, Is an obvious
conclusion" remarks the Detroit Jour-
nal. That excellent newspaper gives
several cogent reasons for its belief
further on, chief OF which is that three
persons have recently been killed in
Detroit by exactly the kind OF an auto
mobile which IL describes. IL would
have been an easy matter to gather
statistics Of the same kind from the
records in nearly every city in the
country, for II Is unhappily true that
no small proportion OF the fatal auto
mobile casualties in recent years is di-
rectly ascribablo 10 dissipation on the
part OF either driver or passengers, or
both.
AS yet the motor car is distinctively
the vehicle for pleasure. It's owner is
usually a man who can afford to dissi-
pate, n he so chooses, and those who
ide with him on pleasure bent very fire.
quently regard wine as an indispensable
adjunct 10 enjoyment At any rate. Il
frequently happens that roistering par
ties whiz along the streets at all hours
OF the night, who, whether intaxicated
or not. permit their hilarity % blunt
their appreciation of the danger in
volved. Sometimes Il is the owner with
some boon companions. Frequently II
is the chauffeur. out for a Joy ride" d"
Always the shadow of death hovers over
the jolly party. and invariably the au-
tomobile is a menace to those upon the
streets.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
INDEPENDENT
TICKET N KENT

Special to THE EVENING &ouRk kAh.
DOVER. Del Nov. 5--Whcn erection,
morning dawned. the Independent Re
publican ticket stood shorn Of all its
regular Republican nominees, but two
-Wroten for representative from tho
Ninth. and Hudson fnc Levy Court
from the First
This is. all the nominees Of the Pc
publican party withdrew their names
by written designations under seal.
from tho ballot as filed by the Indc
pendent Republican ticket.
For four days the clerk Of the peace
in this county was on a continual
hustle. registering the designations ana
filling the vacancies on this ticket. In
fact the clerk was living demonsira-
ton of keeley's perpetual motion. ali
over this Independent Republican
ticket
As fast as Republican nominees with
drew. their places would be supplied
by the independent Republican county
committee. Democrats o. Independent
Republicans would be put on in place
Of the nominees drawn OUT.
Finally four Democrats were en-
htAFAn AQl tiAt AA0NrN VI ANflfAtHfAAAtAr
tives and fled for the official ballot,
and one state Senator who is the
Democratic nominee was put on. They
We're: Reprcsentaiives-Firs Hervey
Hall: Fourth. Charles Hopkins; Sew
enth. Frank c. Bancroft; and Tenth,
Thomas c. Kirby; Senator-Second
Senatorial district. J. Hcrmon Ander
son. Ono Prohibitionist nominee
Samuel Hodgson, Eighth district, was
endorsed.
There was one thing certain from The
outset Of the movcment-nO Democrats
were coming off. Even Andrew G
Gray stayed on for attorney-generali In
this county. The county ticket gs
finally filed. was as follows;
Prothonotary. William Uhlig. roofer
of Dover: register of wills, James Y
McCommons. expert accountant, Of
Wyoming; county treasurer, William
K. Knight. farmer of Little Creek (Al
the foregoing are Independent Republi
cans). For sheriff. william T.. Ne
lonev. Democratic nominee. was eG
| dorsed: for coroner. William A. Willis
Democratic nominee, was put on.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
JACOB LARKIN
IS EXONERATED
Coroner Holds Inquest in Case
of Woman Burned to Death
And Man Released

The coroner's jury empancled last
night to hear the case Of Mrs. VIII
helmina Ford. who was burned To-
death at the home Of Jacob LarlSin.
at No 221 South Van Burcn street. ex-
onerated Larkin from all blame. He
was later released by the police and
left the station with some friends.
1t was brought out at the hearing
that the victim was not Larkin's wife
but had been his housekeeper for ten
years. Larkins said her .name was
Wilhelmina Ford. ana nat her rather
was James Embert, of Trainer, PA.
There were only two witnesses, Lar
kin and Deputy Coroner Nichols. Lar
kin testified that when he went home
on Saturday night he lay down IN a
couch in the kitchen smoking a sigar
lie went to sleep AMI was awakened
by the flames shooting up in his face
lie ran to the front door. passed
around the house with the intention cf
pulling a burning table from the
kitchen through the back door, but tho
flames had gained too much Roadway.
FIREMAN DIDN'T SEE HER.
The witness said when he returned
20 the front of the house he saw the
firemen. one OF the latter had placeI
a ladder against the building and
climbed through n second story win
dow. but afterward cold Larkm that
there was nobody on the upper fioov Of
the house DESPITE LarSln's declaration
that the woman must lie upstairs.
Larkin thought it possible that his
lighted cigar might nave set fire 10 thu
tablecioth. the table being close 20 The
couch. He thought the woman was
suffocated bv the smoke. lie admit'eo
that he had been drinking on Satur-
day but said he knew what he was do
ing and had had no quarrel with HIS
housekeeper
Deputy Coroner Nichols testified tina.
;he police notified him az the woman's
death and on going 10 the house hc
found the body at the head Of the
stairs. The woman's room. he said,
was not damaged by fire and he eN'
pressed the opinion that il she had re-
NAMED there and opened the window
instead of trying to leave the house,
she would not have been suffocatcd.
The Jury was composed of; Foreman
James Polk: secretary. James /. Walsh,
J. x. +. Morris. Lee Cochran. Z. r.
johnson. Charles W. Stanford,
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

a FTER all the voter today will take a broad
1 view Of the campaign.
Nationally, the personality OF the candidates
has entered largely into the contest. The final
questions is whether Judge Taft or Mr.. Bryan is
more suitable for President--whethcr the affairs
OF the country will be better administered with
Mr. Taft at the helm than with Mr. Bryan ,as
President
Mr. Taft has shown himself to be broad and
high-minded and progressive He has declared
that the work for the uplifting OF conditions be-
gun by President Roosevelt will be continued
that there will be no backward step.
The Republican party has stood for the for
ward move. 1t is the party that has actually ac-
tuay accomplished things.
The Republican party OF Delaware is as we
have said, part OF that national party. it has
given Delaware progressive and good admins
tration. Ii has brought about change in senti-
ment here SO that the ballot is free and I'M
trameed.
In this campaign it confronts the Democrats
who under the control of the old reactonary
element of the party. The convention OF the
Democrats was controlled by the forces whose
administration OF the affairs of the State was
marked by a bitter feeling between citizens.
Z democratic rule brought about such a deplorablc
condition that the party was voted out OF power.
The old tax collection and assessment laws were
typical of the Democrats spirit in those days.
The same spirit exists TODAY. Ii may be sup
pressed for effect but it would crop out, it given
the opportunity
large majority OF the people of this State, the
voters who have given the Republican party con-
troll in the past it seems 10 THE JOURNAL,
must undoubtedly vote the Republican ticket as
1t appears the balot--the Republican MA
TIONAL, STATE, COUNTY and LEGISLA-
TIVE positions.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
TAFT, THE BIG FIGURE.

M r. TAFT will have no regrets for the cam
- pagn that he has conducted. Unfamiliar
with the practical methods of campaigning Mr..
Taft was plunged into a kind of conflict new TO
him. lie had been removed in his career from the
active participation in politics, having devoted
himself to his duties as a Judge ana as an officer
OF administration. But Mr. Taft Jumped into the
political contest and as campaign orator has
made most credtabc showing. His record on
the stump comprises forty-onc DAYS in which he
made 4IS speeches.
Mr. Taft has conducted his campaign upon a
high plane. He has not even reSortci to the arts
OF the adroit spcllbinder His speeches have been
plain statements OF facts. He has believed that
the electorate OF this country is intelligent and
contentious and he has made his appeal upon that
ground. He has made a profound impression
upon the country and his victory which now
seems assured will show that the people have
taken him at his word and rested their confidence
in him.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
CHILD LABOR LAWS. ,

HE agitation for doing away with child la
- Dor or at least mitigating the circum-
stances that surround the labor of children, is
not to be dropped. A strong society with large
membership has been formed TO work for the
betterment OF children. The National Child La
Dor Committee intends to introduce in the next
Congress bill for the organization of National
Childrens Bureau as government department
A similar bill which was introduced at the last
session Of Congress and which had the approval
OF the President, failed to come to vote in Con-
gress, SO great were the sinister influences that
have opposed the humane efforts for the sboli-
ton OF child labor. But like the English Suf-
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
KEEP FIRE OFF
THE NEW STREET

Thomas II. Aolvin. president OF ths
Street and Sewer Department makes
the request that no election fires. be
made on the new bithulithic ana
asphalt street recently put down by
the department as the heat spoils the
composition Of the material Bon-fres
would cause considerable damage 10
the streets in question and necessitate
the expenditure Of much money - re
pair them.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
QUESTION OF MAJoRITIEs.

a MONG the state chairmen of the Republi-
n cans throughout the country there is lit
tie expectation that the majoritcs for Taft will
equal those for Roosevelt four years ago
National Chairman Hitchcock Yesterday gave
out reports telling of the situation according TO
the views OF the state chairmen and some of them
are very interesting Mr.. Roosevelt four years
ago, received maiorities over Judge Parker that
would be an abnormal situation were they dupli-
Gated today For example, in Pennsylvania, the
most rock ribbed Republican State in the nation,
the majority for Mr.. Roosevelt was half mil
lion. The state chairman this year does not place
his claim at more than half those figures, but he
would not be surprised if the ma ority were much
larger than his estimate.
State Chairman Murphy, OF New Jersey pre-
diets the Republican majority as about half Of
that OF four years ago. In Indiana, the Roosevelt
majority was almost 100000 and Mr.. New. the
Republican State Chairman, this year makes a
prediction of 10000 for Taft although that State
has been considered doubtful.
In Nebraska, the home State Of Mr. Bryan, the
majority for Roosevelt over Parker was nearly
10000. while Mr.. Rosewater, the Republican Ma
tional Committeeman from Nebraska, claims the
State for Taft this year by 10000.
The Democratic party four years ago was i'll a
state of collapse as the foregoing figures which
are but sample of many other States show.
Thousands of Democrats four years ago, voted
for Roosevelt and other thousands stayed at home.
The figures show what tremendous landslide
these must be il Mr.. Bryan is to win today, ac-
cording TO reports there are no indications of the
landslide. The tale, however, will soon be told,
and there is not much use OF specializing.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
suoeessful PASTOR IN osmeno.

Rev. l.. Walter De Shields, pastor Of
Bethel A. NJ. +. Church of Oswego. n.
Y. who was formerly a pastor in this
city, acted in the capacity of vice-pre
ident at a meeting held In Oswego re-
Gently in honor Of William II. Taft.
There were more than 5000 persons
present to hear Judge Taft. Bethel A.
NJ. e. Church is one Of the prosperous
coiored churches in Oswego and Rev.
Mr.. De Shields Is one Of the most en-
ergotic pastors the congregation has
had
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
FALLING PIPE CAUSED
A SLIGHT BLAZE

Tho weccacoe Fire Company respond d
to a still alarm Of fire at the home of 8.
NJ. Acton. at No. COS North Harrison
street last evening, but did not go in .
action. A pipe was dropped upon cusl =
ion which caught fire. A few buckets ot
water extinsuished the blaze. In the
meantime however. the weccacoe was
telephoned for in anticipation Of the fre
becoming serious.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
WHOLE POLICE
FORCE ON DUTY

are on duty to-day. Chief of Police
Black has made extensive arrange.
ments to preserve order during the
day and tonight when the election re-
turns begin TO come in.
officers are stationed at all the poll
ing places in the city and this even.
ing they will be sent where crowds
are likely 10 congregate.
Yesterday was the regular day on
which to make the night and day
changes, but they were not made until
last night and to-day. While the en-
tire force is on duty to-day. one-half
Of the officers viii have TO remain Oh
duty all night as well.
All saloons are closed and the police
are keeping a watch en- them.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
The United Publishers' Association

The Puslishers Bulletin, onhciai organ Of the UNITED
PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION prints the following.
THE WILAit NGTON EVENING JOURNAL has a
guaranteed circulation than 1920 daily, which has
been verified by examination"
The examination by Arthur Koppell, gen.
manager association. offers SLIGO
q ls money. and undertake that the ENEN
ING JOURNAL has tho largest paid circulation OF any pa
printed In Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Well, this is Republican weather, fine, clear
cool and crisp. The Delaware Republicans arc
voting the Republican ticket, NATIONAL.
STATE. COUNTY and LEGISLATIVE. The
indications are strongly that this State will be
found in the Taft column, and that the Republi-
can ticket from top to bottom will be elected.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
Car ard Cab Collide.

Car No, Z, Of the Peoples Railway
Company. collided with a cab belong
ing TO James Kitchen. liveryman. at
Seventh and Shipley streets today
Aside from breaking the tongue Of the
carriage, no damage was done.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

President Roosevelt is not disturbed by Col
onel Bryan's visions of success. The President
has turned prophet and predicts that Taft will
carry New York by 100000 plurality, and that
Hughes will have more than 100000 plurality,
while tremendous maiorites for the Republicans
arc foretold by the President in all the doubtful
States
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Be sure TO come round to THE JOURNAL
Office this evening You will have an opportunity
to sec the fine new press OF THE JOURNAL in
motion and you will hear the latest returns from
the election THE JOURNAL has made ample
preparations to entertain and inform its hosts of
friends and they will be gladly welcomed. The
street is broad and there will be plenty OF room
for all So come TO Fourth and Shipley streets
and see us
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

It HE general result throughout the country
\ should be known at a comparative early
hour this evening In some States voting ma
chimes arc used which make the counting easy
and rapid In Erie county, n Y. such machines
are employed. Ii was the news from that county
which showed four years ago the great drift of
sentiment throughout the country for President
Roosevelt and indicated what the result would
be
In this State the returns from the lower coun-
ties especially, are likely TO be late. The mixed
ticket of the Prohbtionists will make the count
ing slow ami tedious. In some Of the voting dis
tricts of the lower counties there 1000 men
to be voted at polling place and the returns
from such districts are likely to be slow.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
Notes and Comments

Coming the Duke OF the Abruzz followed by slaves
carrying tiaras sunburss headlights incandescent
necklaces.-Boston Transcript
Probably the Tennessee Night Riders under ar
rest are convinced that the people do rule-New
York Sun.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

There are 4Ss votes in the electoral college and
242 are necessary to a choice. Mr.. Taft last even
ing. expressed himself as confident that the pre-
diction OF Chairman Hitchcock OF :sss for the Re
publican ticket is conservative estimate and that
is the view held by most observers.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

From the manner in which the voters are cast
ing their ballots there is every indication Of very
large vote in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

At times the White House may become excited,
but we fancy that calm and confident air pre-
vadcs the atmosphere that envelopes President
Roosevelt this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
ADD LARKIN EXONERATED7 :

ADD LARKIN EXONERATED.
The body Of Mrs. Ford was taken to
Trainer. Fa.. this afternoon for inter-
ment. The charred remains were plac-
ed in beautiful solid white oak ca.~>st
with square ends. which was incased
In highly polished chestnut sjx
Undertaken Harvey Il. Nichols. had
the funeral in charge. and drove TO
Trainer with the body.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

After election we shall all settle down to busi-
ness with the hope that more prosperity will
come 20 us on wings.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
MESSENGER BOYS in New Uniforms.

The messenger boys OF tho Western
Union Telegraph Company appeared
in brand new uniforms today. The
little fellows presented natty ap-
pearance.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

The odds in New York Yesterday were reported
to be eight to one on Taft, odds long enough tc
make Mn Bryan's face become long
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
ELECTION RETURNS.

We'll, it will soon be time for the shouting.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Come around to THE JOURNAL office this
evening Be happy, be amused and get the latest
returns
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

Complete Election Returns at Rey-
nolds' Candy Company AIS Market
streets
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Tuesday, November 3, 1908
THE VOTING TODAY.

a FTER all the voter today will take broad
\ view OF the campaign.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

The Association
Of American Ad-
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great advertisers
81 this country.
n he Association
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AT any moment.
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per.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01

water power are probably greater than
anywhere else, this development is to
be one of the marked features OF the
next ten years.
An illustration of what can be done
with electricity is furnished by the
experience of the province of Ontario,
which is described in an article In
the current number of Popular Me-
chanics, which says:
"The province of Ontario has
throughout it's history suffered from
the serious handicap of having no dis
covered coal within it's borders. la
less than Is months the great central
part of the province will bid farewell
forever to dependence upon coal as
source of power. The project will cost
the province $3,50O,O00. Ontario has
an area of 100000 square miles"
DR.. Steinmetz recently spoke In the
hall of the American Institute Of Elec-
trical engineers to the students and
friends of the New York Electrical
Trade School. His subject was the
Future of Electricity" Among other
things he said:
at can't be very great while be-
fore we must seek for means other
than coal for keeping us warm. Wood
has long since been discarded, as coal
must be. What next? 1t seems to
me that our best hope is electricity.
But we must have power for that
With coal out of the question where is
the power to come from? The solu-
ton of the problem seems to be our
natural water power, of which we use
so very little now"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01
MARKET NOTICES.

general condition of quiet pervades
the Seattle produce market. rms al
WAYS occurs during the time lnterVen-
ing between the departure of boats fo1
the distant Alaska ports and the WINTER
holiday season. The warehouses are nc
longer filled to repletion, although good
stocks are kept in hand.
Apples have an upward tendency,
though there is no marked advance
Many CARROTS have been sent from this
state to Eastern points, mainly on con-
signment, as very few OF the dealers
there are purchasing owing to their adj
verse experience of year ago. Winter
Nelis pears are now arriving.
Tomatoes are now mainly obtained
from California growers, and Walnuts
also come from that state. Jersey cram
berries are arriving and find ready
sale.
There have been many Eastern Con-
cords. with a choice stock Of Tokays
and others from nearby points, while a
cargo of Malaga grapes from Madrid,
Spain, has arrived through Lonoon
sources. -
Potatoes are in an uncertain condition:
Some from the White River d1strict
have been shipped to Spokane, Wh1le
at present. Some of the japanese pro-
ducers are placing theirs in pits, and
the rains have delayed handling. sew
eral fine consignments of squashes are
in hand
Poultry is higher and the tone of the
market is firm. The cuttings from the
fiocks have been disposed of and ship
ments are more limited in quantity.
The butter market continues firm,
with a continuous steady demand for
stocks Of good grades Local ranch eggs
have dropped from their top notch rates,
as the demand shifted to the more mod
crate priced Eastern supply; this has
a firm tone.
Veals are also firmer in price, although
MANY grassers are in the hands of
packers, at to cents. 1t is the choice
smaller veals that bring higher rates
that are wanted.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-11-01

the mountains The supply of small
stuff is mainly exhausted. Callfornla
onions are arriving freely. The general
outlook is good.
as steady at the beginning OF NoVemper'
while apples have a stronger tendency.
w. Bowen & Co. also report the fruls
market as firmer, with a promise VI
continued strength. -,
Smith & Bloxom report that all
peaches are out of market
J.. A. Riley reports that the potato 1at
r lir are too plentiful and are slow of
sale. White turnips are In good de-
mand with. small supply.
Gordon & Co. have just received q
fine apples. For tomatoes the depend
ence is mainly on the supply from, Cal
ifornia, which state is also supplying
the new walnuts. The potato marker Is
at a standstill, but indicates an upward
F. P. Taylor & Co. showed some fine
tomatoes, raised, he stated, in the
Yakima district from seed obtained In
Africa the fruit arrives in white
condition, is a long keeper and gradual
ly turns yellowish red.
H. S. Emerson & Co. have received
fine car of Malaga grapes grown grown near lea r
improved Since the last issue of The
Ranch went to press Judge Frater' OF
the Superior Court in Seattle, has de-
Cldod the case against NIL IIlhOi 0oh'
brought under the Paulhamus law, on
appeal from Justice CarrolPs court; ne
holds the law as class legislation, there
fore unconstitutional. Notice was CIV
en- Of appeal to the Supreme Court Tor
final decision.
Manager Turner, of Miller Reed-Pease
Co., reports continued firmness OF the
butter market Too sharp an advance or
local ranch egg prices had forced re-
action in favor of Eastern eggs, the
market being firm for these, while locals
had dropped several cents.
The North Coast Produce Co. reported
the drop of 10 cents in local ranch eggs
as in part due to the close. of ship
ments to Nome and Fairbanks points:
Turkeys are weak. Fully 30 cars OF
produce arrived in two days over the
Great Northern line.
Miller Produce Co. reported old hens
as scarce at 13 cents and springs scarce
at Is cents. Ducks are extremely scarce
at Is cents, while turkeys find ready
sale at 20 cents. No poultry is in good
supply. Choice veals are wanted at so
10 cents while hogs are very firm at
500 cents.
Austin Bros place the decline on To-
cal ranch eggs to the credit or warm
weather. The butter market is firm.
Burch Bros. report the poultry market
in fine condition, with favorable pros
poets Eastern stuff is now minor
factor.
English-Rook Co. reports that Eastern
eggs weakened the market for local
ranch stock Poultry is strong in all
lines, and in light supply. Butter Is
advancing.