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Evening journal., 1908-09-18
BALLOTS HAD
BEEN DESTROYED
Vote in Coroner Contest Could
Not be Counted, But Certi-
fiCateS Reduced Majority

When the Democratic County Committee
met at the Young Mems Democratic Club
yesterday afternoon to canvass the vote
OF the primaries held last Saturday,
George c. Rothwen appeared to contest
the vote Of Thomas NJ Collins. the sue
cessful nominee for Coroner Rothwel
asked for a recount OF the vote in the
First, Second and Third election districts
Of the Sixth primary district OF Whining
ton. When the Department Of Elections
was called upon for the ballots it was
found they had been destroyed.
AS a result. a recount was made Of the
certificates and Collins majority was re-
duced to &c. the vote being Collins, soi2,
Rothwell, S0i6
The Department OF Election officials un-
derstood there would be no contests in the
city districts, and so destroyed the ballots
James A. wha'en fled a contes. against
the election sf w II. Mccoy ss a dele
gate to the County Convention from the
Third district OF New Caste hundred, but
the recount showed no change in the ie-
turns. and Mccoy was declared elected.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
Rows Among chInamen

North American Review.
Chinatown has been quiet for many
months, but murderous eruptions in
that quarter of New York always come
without warning, and no one Save the
Cinnamon themselves ever know any
more what the quarrel is about than
that one tong or society has a griev-
ance against another The Chinaman
never includes his American neigh
bors I'm his feuds, however, and the
only risk the latter runs when the for
mer goes on the warpath is from a
stray bullet, for the yellow men are
poor marksmen. Nevertheless, China
town is a plague spot that ought not
to be allowed to exist. 1t is a constant
menace TO the morals of the children
of the neighborhood, and a'cover for
desperate criminals. The low-celled
rooms Of the squalid buildings in Doy-
ers, Pell and Mott streets, and facing
on the Bowery, many of them open
ing only into inside courts. are divided
and subdivided into closet-like spaces
that are rented for living and sleeping
purposes, and in them are housed the
very lees of humanity, black, yellow
and white; Cinnamon, honest and dis
honest. but all the others thieves, thugs
and prostitutes, with their parasites.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
Personal and Pertinent

crowd OF small boys gathered about the entrance
OF circus tent IN Of the small cities Hamp-
shire one day. trying 20 get glimpse OF the interior
man standing watched them for few moments
then walking up TO the ticket talSer. he ead:l
Let all these boys in, and count them they pass"
Tho did requested and when last one had
gone, he turned and said. Twenty eight"
"GoodV' said the man. Il guessed Just right"
walked on.-Harper's.
girl about be married so much she begins
70 look like old married addition to vor-
rying about her clothes coaxing folks to give
her good OUTFIT she sits too late with her young
before tho wedding that be on
the face OF who has a year or two
Look az the next girl who to be mar
ried and you VIII remark that she has aged rapidly
Atchison Globe.
Frank Hitchcock the Republican campaign manager
Is fond Of taking long walks in the country on the
casion OF South he started one dav
FOR tramp Of town called Parker when
ne had gone some miles he a man who was
wedding patch OF ground the road
Am on the road to Parier?" asked Hitchcock
you are" answered the man. surveying Hitchcock
with mild curiosity
We'll. half way there?" inquired the traveller
Why as TO that" responded the the patch 'it
would seem as y twould make difference where you
started from."-IIarpers Weekly
The problem hand the buying Of a fan hat The
prospective purchaser left home carrying a
why you taking that heavy thing along?" asked
the friend isn't shopping hard enough without
Juggling suit case through the stores2"
II taking with the waists three extra dresses
the shopper explained. Il poor this fall that
shall have only hat with all dresses
want 70 be 10 get something that will each
Formerly could have hats home on approval
and try them there but the rule Of hats
returned Is rigdly most millinery
stores that find the plan shopping with different
waists the best way out OF the dniculty"-New York
Sun
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
Notes and Comments

Lobstefs viii be plentiful this season than for
several years We the kind that good to
Macon Telegraph
Agunaido is running for alderman in Manila Can't
Mr. Bryan say something for his old pal?-omaha Bee.
The fellow that wrote the making Of books there
is end didn't expect the passage OF the betting
law.-New York Evening Telegram.
As a matter Of fact member Of a glee club works
harder than member of notification committee and
does get nearly much credit-Washington Star.
A "sou-lss hat" for men is sufficiently ethereal and
ephemeral to just about ht an empty head-st Louis
Post Dispatch
The average young worries much about get
ting his salary, and not enough about earning iAch-
Globe
neghbors county Jail those vulgar and ordinary
mankers After the distinguished consideration which
heretofore has been extended the wealthy psburg
murderer he hae right TO expect that his finer feeling
would be more carefully considered-New York Press.
play coming time town. is called what
Happened Then" In the event Of first night frost
it snowed'-New York World.
Ryan Is going reorganze the Metropolitan and the
ordinary shareholder has cold chill running up and
down his spne-coier's Bulletin
II be a great harder for Mr. Bryan to stop
talking Sunday than IL is for Mr. Taft give up
hshng for day.-Evenins sun.
The capture Of the only Jap burglar in this
city again directs attention yellow peril
Washington Times
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
Friday. september IS, Ioos.
LEVY COURT COMMISSIONERS.

IT He Republicans of New Castle county nave
4 nominated an exceptionally strong ticket
kor Lew Court commissioners. The Levy Court
ss the most important body in the county and the
Republicans intend to keep up the good RECORD
that has marked the administration OF the aiians
of the county. They purpose giving the residents
of the county management OF ITS ahalrs III tne
interests Of the taxpayers.
In This ctv Henry W. Perkins and Samuel J.
Dennison have been named Tor the Levy court
Roth are men OF high standing in the community
competent to fulfill the duties OF the ottices ioi
which they have been nominated. Republicans OF
this city can give them cordial support at the
POLLS. and they should receive the votes OF those
who are concerned in the best obtainable man
agement of the affairs OF the county.
Isaac c. Elliott has a fine record as former
member of the Levy Court. 1t goes without say
ing that he will be, as member OF the court d
safe guardian of the peoples interests.
Daniel Thompson, John w. Dayett w. Frank
Tavlor and Thomas I.attomus are all representa-
tive men in their communities. They should re-
ceive the support of those who desire capable
men elected to office without regard to party.
The New Castle County Levy Court should be
run on a strictly business basis. 1t is business
body that strikes close to the people. Farmers
as well as city men should always see that the
affairs Of the county are administered strictly
and fairly and economically.
The Levy Court has begun extensive improve
ments throughout the county in the building OF
good roads and other matters, and It IS essential
that the court should be composed OF men htted
TO carry on this work. The Republicans have
had this in view in their nominations OF Levy
Court commissioners, and for that reason ma
iorty of the nominees are certain to be elected.
The voters could not so amss by electing all OF
them.
So long as the Republican party continues to
present such candidates as have been nominated
in this county for the coming election, they will
appeal strongly to the intelligence and good sen
timent OF the community They will win because
they deserve to win
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
THE MEN AND THE PLATFORMS.

M R. BRYAN in his present campaign seeks
to eliminate from discussion things that
not in the Democratic platform. He intends
TO conhne himself strictly 10 the Democratic
platform and therefore avoid other issues with
which his name has been connected. In follow
ing out this idea he also attempts to conhne Mr..
Taft to the Republican platform, insinuatng that
as a personality Mr.. Taft counts for nothing, and
it is only the Republican platform that must be
considered. And yet no one would be more dis
turbed should he be elected president than Mr.
Bryan if he were TO be bound down to the pro-
visions of his party platform.
Then again, the history of the Democrats
shows that their promises are not carried out
when they get into power. The Democrats, in
the Cleveland campaign, promised certain
changes in the tariff and other legislation. Their
platform was loud on them. Yet when the Demo-
Gratis came into complete control Of the govern
nent, cotere of Democrats in the Senate led
by Mr.. German, of Maryland. baked the pro-
gram as laid down in the Democratic platform
and dsgusted Mr.. Cleveland so that he refused
to approve the labors of the Democratic Con-
gress.
Bryan cannot think that il would be easy for
him to put the demands of the Democratic plat
form into execution He is more safe in making
the promise that Mr. Cleveland was. for the
Democrats cannot gain control of the Senate and
therefore, the reforms that Mr.. Bryan seeks can
not be exacted into law. He can promise, but not
execute
But it is really the president as personality
that counts more than the platform in a
national campaign. Mr.. TAFT, to. be sure. has
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
FINISHING THE
TUG SNOHOMISH
Life Saving Craft Will Work
at Entrance Of Puget
Sound

The new lfesaving Government tug
Snohomish which made a successful trial
trip off the Delaware Capes this week, is
being given its finishing touches at the
yards Of Pusey and Jones Company pre-
paratory to going to Baltimore 10 be fitted
out. The tug viii be stationed in Neal
Bay, near Vancouver Island, British Co
lumbia.
The Snohoniish IS the only vessel of her
kind in American waters. and is believed
to be the only one in the world. In hei
trial off the Capes she averaged 1886 knots
for four consecutive hours. Her main
engine developed 1900 horsepower.
The construction Of the Snohomish with
the derelct destroyer just accepted was
the result of the heavy loss Of life and
property at the dangerous entrancel to
Puget Sound through the Straits Of Juar
de Fuca. In the last half century nearly
ZOO lives and millions of dollars worth
Of property have been lost in that vicin.
ity through wrecks, due to the fogs anC
haze which prevail half the time and
erratic currents which are almost impos
sible OF navigation.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
Concerning oratory.

Ohio State Journal
There is great room Cor improvement
in street oratory. It really seems that
a man. when he comes TO address the
populace upon the streets. must rage
and howl. and make his truth, II he has
any. seems as ugly or impossible as he
can. What is the use OF so much
writhing and screaming? Are men so
wealIminded that they must be treated
with compositions vociferation?
Really a good cause can best be serv-
cd by kindly reason and mild appeal
Truth isn't an "injun war dance" il
is as mild-as a sunbeam; and all in
| telligent reformers look at it that way
How was Wendell Phillips in the days
when he aroused the conscience Of this
nation to its duty to humanity? Keen
llsevere. direct. quiet. his words went e
the heart. because he carried conviction
and truth. It is not on the storm tha
truth rides. but in the still small voice
that stops and speaks.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
McKINLEY MEMORIAL.

IT HE committees in charge of the work of the
a Mckinley Memorial Association doubtless
had sufficient reasons for the omission OF public
ceremony in honor of the unveing of the me-
mortal, although sure that large number
OF Delawareans would have been glad to attend
such exercises had they been held.
The memorial is fine tribute to the memory
OF the beloved and martyred president, and the
article reviewing McKinley's life by General
James II. Wilson most appropriate. Della
ware will always have spot for President
William Mckinley. His personality and his
craftsmanship must ever occupy a conspicuous
page in the history Of his country. He in all
probability the last president of the United States
who served in the army during the civil war, and
he left message to his people of country
united and peaceful, a country without bitterness
and a nation firmly and unfalteringly moving on
the upward path.
North and South, East and West, William Nc
Kinley was beloved of the people, and it is fitting
that "a reminder of his life and services to his
country should be in this city constantly before
us to call our attention to his many virtues in
public and private life.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

stated some of his personal opinions, because
there is no reason why the country should not see
him in all his views Mr. Taft did not make the
Chicago PLATFORM but Mr.. Bryan dictated the
Denver resolutions.
While it is obviously Mr.. Bryan's intention TO
have the voters especially OF the East, look at the
platform and not fix their gaze too intenty upon
him. the voters in the last analysis will sum up
the men and think not which is the more plaus-
able orator. but which is the better qualified to be
at the head of this government.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
Editorial Opinion
Unhappy Persons.

Atchison Globe.
A great many people are unhappy
because they cannot wipe out all the
evil in the world. The world will never
be rid Of fools and unfair men, who
are responsible for evil The man who
has fairly good sense is apt to behave
himself, because experience proves that
IL. pays. The pitiful truth is that a
great many people are only half civil
lied They believe that the only way
70 acquire property is to steal it, as the
Wild men did. This is a foolish and
dangerous mistake. Real reform work
Is TO convince these men of the folly
Of their doctrine If all men were gen
tie, fair, polite and industrious, the
world be a paradise. But the time will
never come when all men will be gentle
fair, polite and Industrious; the fools
will always attract attention with their
prancing. But this is true now. and
always will be true; the gentle, fair
industrious and sensible men will al
ways have an advantage over the fools
who are dishonest, lazy and impolite.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
70 Clean Kitchen Utensils.

Cleaning pots and kettles is usually
considered the most disagreeable piece OF
drudgery in the household, but like
everything else there is an easier way to
do it, if one knows how. As soon as the
food is removed from such utensils, pour
in some water and small quantity of a
solution made by dissolving tablespoons
full Of Gold Dust washing powder in
gallon of water Leave to soak while
washing the dishes, then pour off the
water and fill with clean suds made In
the same way. If PARTICLES of food still
adhere to the inside Of the utensils, use
pot rings for removing them.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

"A constructive statesman" is what one Of the
reviewers calls Mr.. Taft There could be no
higher eulogy, and none more merited. AS
constructive statesman William H. Taft will
do all that president can do to upbuild Ameri-
can industry, promote American prosperity, and
aid in developing the vast and practically unlim-
tied resources of the United States. Construction
will be the chief task of the American people for
many. many years to come, and with William ii.
Taft, one OF the greatest constructive statesmen
of the age, TO direct the task. the nation must
make progress in the near future that will far
outdo even the wonderful past
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

"I am sending Taft to the Philippines said
President Mckinley, because he is the broadest
and most unselhshly brave man ] know, and be-
cause he will carry the spirit of the Constitution
of the United States in his very blood" These
seem to be excellent reasons also for sending Taft
to the White House. The American people will
undoubtedly show on November third that they
have come to that conclusion.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

Evidently the Democratic candidate for COVER
nor is to move around at lively rate during the
coming campaign, and we have no doubt that the
Republican candidate, who is more widely known
because of his services in public life will also be
circulating. One thing, however is certain. The
next governor of Delaware, whether he be Mr..
Pennewill or DIR. Paynter, will be a ine-looling
man.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

There never was purer Ice Cream
than ours. Let that bold, blunt state
ment sink into your mind as much as
possible. for we mean IL as emphati-
cally as we knew how 10 say IT, Rey-
nolds Candy Co, AIS Market St"
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
The United Publishers Association

The Publishers Bulletin, official organ Of the, the UNITED
PtJBTISHFRS' ASSOCIATION prints the fouowlh6,,
THE WIIAiI NGrON EVENING Jol litNAL i ALn,dh mas
than lOloO daily WhOh mes
been verified by examination
The examination was by Mr. Arthur Koppel sen o
manager OIL who offers 10
Of his own money. prove that the NV
ING JOURNAL has the largest paid circulation OF any pa
printed in Wilmington
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

My, if all our public bodies and officials at ali
times should practice economy as rigid as that
exercised by City Council last evening when the
lights were turned out on the Democratic side of
have to expend on good roads and other substan-
tia improvements
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

The popularity achieved by the Rey-
nolds Candy Co.'S store at AIS Market
street ought to make you a customer
If you are not already. The quality Of
the goods is the explanation.s
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

Law or No Law-Purity is Essential
There never was purer Candy. Ice
Cream or Soda Water than our Rey-
nolds' Candy Co, 415 Market Street,
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
FINANCIAL
Name

National Bank Of Delaware ................ 1000.
Central National Bank ..-....................
i,ahA
Esl @ Ssuohal B@ank @ .....
Nati Bank OF wilmington q Brandywino...... .......
Ohoh
Equitable Guarantee & Trust Company 80. .......
security Trust and Safe Deposit Co...........
wilmington Trust Company ...-.............. ......
American Nulcani2ed Fibre common
American Nulcanized Fibre, preferred 80.
Delaware Railroad Stock .............. ......
Wilmington Gas & Electric Com .............. .....
Wilmington, Gas Electric pfd ........... ........
Wilmington, New Castle & So Ry., COM. ...........
Wilmington, New Castle So Rv., Pfrd. ......... -.
Wilmington Light Power Telephone CS... .........
Name Bonds
American vucanized Fibre Bonds ...... .........
Wilmington City Railway Bon ls............... .......
Wilmington Chester Traction Bonds .......... 49,.
Wilmington Gas Elect Bonds .:............ ......
Wilmington New Castle Sc. Bonds......... .......
Delmarvia Telephone Bonds ..................... ..
Wilmington Light Power & Telephone Co...... ......
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

Unequaled richness and delicacy OF
flavor, absolute purity This explains
the popularity Of our Ice Cream. Rey-
nolds' Candy Co., AS Market St.s
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

II you appreciate the difference be-
tween ordinary candies and those which
are distinctive and choice, you will get
satisfaction by buying at Reynolds
Candy Co, 415 Market Streets
Evening journal., 1908-09-18
oFFIcIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

AssociaUOn
Of American Ad-
vcrtisers IS com
The Association Of American ppTeet advertisers
Advertisers (New York City, has OF this country
examined and certified the circulation ony such
Of this publication. Only the figures OF papers submit
circulation In its report are to s examnado
guaranteed BY the Association. az enne,t,ve proof
TSAp4ssoSsa $500. $:$,,3 $$s, :;;$ q:
I A-A-AAd issued 10 this pa
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

Consisting Of Syrup
Pitchers. Milk Pitchers,
Sugar and Cream, Ice
Pitchers, Tea Pots, Cof-
fee Pots, Covered Tu-
reen, Ice Bowls.
Evening journal., 1908-09-18

New York once: eos Cambridge Building Corner Fifth
Avenue and Thirty-thrd Street
Chicago ONCE. Sn Boyce RWdins.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-07

The little Musher, published at Fort Seward or Haines, in it's last issue bids It's readers the long farewell. With its motto; "Liye, Lau;h and Love There'll come time when you can't" the little Musher has impressed itself pleasantly on newspaperdom in Alaska and it is too bad that the time has come for 1t when 1t can't, It has served 8 very gcod purpose ana i, Is to be re- gretted that h quits the field. The publisher says he has found the world kindly to him in every way but that bis other duties as a soldier compell him to drop away. Farewell, then, little Musher.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-07
THE PARADOX

There grows 8 weed, so gosslps tell, To wound the hand that lightly pIucks; But bind 1t with 8 proper spell, And poison from the vein it sucks. Twas Cupid's self who threw the dart, Gave me the simple for my smart. When storms are high, so seamen tell, And pillows crumble all the main, But dive beneath the angry swell, And thou wilt find 1t calm again. Since Love, thou art a troubled sea, My only refuge Is iu thee. A chapman, Holy Writ doth tell, Found treasure In the earth concealed; But all be had he needs must sell Ere he might have the precious field. Since thou has cost me sll own O Love, what riches have known!
 Century.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-07
RELOORARA AND ITS PENALTY
to the great race

There was a fear lest that 'pure me,odrama" which was advertised as composing tue real and true story of Horace Greeley Mckinley from the time he rau away from Portland to es- cape criminal prosecution for compile ity in the land frauds that have brought so much disgrace upon that common wealth, to the time he was returned there and began to plead a promised immunity was to be lost to us.
 But this fear IS dispelled by Mir. Mckinley himself Be Is to write the melOdrams, and it is reason ably certain, in that case, nothing will be overlooked that would serve to en- certain, Be will give us lively de- scrlpriou, DO doubt, of that Little Egypt who was his travelling companion. Per haps he will even tell us where and why she left him; ana of the resort to the thugs of China for assistance, when he found the thief catchers after him; of how he came to be upon such intimate terms with the most desperate set of criminals in China" and why they should have risked their own necks to save bis, These are the essentials to an iu between the rescue-trom-prison .7,9aus r5 the slowing away in