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Evening journal., 1909-05-22
Personal and Pertinent

The Cologne Cathedral, the worlds finest specimen o.
Gothic Architecture, Is in danger of collapse owing
the settling Of the foundation. This is
the report Of the committee of recently appointed
20 investigate the serious cracking the walls
subsidence OF the floors The report made public
today The committee declares that Il will take several
million dollars to repair the cathedral
against its complete collapse The repairs will
edy be ordered for the cathedral the pride the city
and its great t"show place"
The cathedral begun in 1870 but was not fully
finished until 1880 Its has been enormous
amount Of which, however IL Is impossible state The
cost from 1923 until its completion s5O0000O.
owen Wister, who is seriously i at his country home
near Philadelphia suffering from breakdown is
we'll known novelist His first book was published in
1892 ten after he had been graduated from Har-
ward University where he took the degree master Of
arts The Nrginian" IS probably his known work
Mr. Wister was born in Philadelphia in 1860.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
A Kent View of Il.


Dover Index (Dem.)
The long suspense and speculation
as to the Delaware judiciary is ended
by the announcement by the governor
Of the selections. At this time It is
not easy to say how the appointments
as a whole will be received. It is
needless to attempt to conceal the fact
that while there was a rather general
misgiving from the first among meIn-
bers Of the bar and others who take
deep interest in the standing OF the
courts, there is much disappointment
and pretty general criticism We have
not concealed our apprehensions, and
we do not hesitate now 10 say that a
much stronger and far more satlsfac-
tory bench could have been selected
While the politicians have not con-
trolled the appointments by securing
the selection of judges who can be
used for partisan purposes, there has
been entirely too much politics in it's
makeup. What else could have brought
about the unfair and unwise appoint
ments of the associate judges for Kent
and Sussex counties?
The sending of a lawyer from Will
mington to be associate judge Of sus-
sex county is unfair and unjust treat
ment to that county, and TO say the
least a cowardly yielding to the clamor
Of lot of Republican politicians
against the reappointment of Judge
Boyce, because in the honest perform
ance of duty he voted to convict a
briber. The sending of Judge Boyce to
Kent county is equally unfair and un-
just treatment to the bar of Kent
county, and as it was done against
the unanimous protest Of that bar, it
is an insult TO that bar
Judge BoYce is an able and honest
judge and there is not the slightest OPP
position to him personally in Kent
county but the bar of Kent county
was entitled to the appointment and
there was no reason why it should
have been ignored. This action Is
more surprising in view Of the fact
that Judge Pennewill. who dictated
the appointments, is a member Of the
Kent county bar While the slight to
Kent county will long be felt and re-
sented by self-respecting lawyers, the
grievance is small as compared to Sus-
sex. That county has not only had
a member of another bar thrust upon
II without its consent. and has been
deprived a judge who was a citizen
and acceptable in every way. but has
received no recognition in any way in
the makeup of the bench.
The fact is that Wilmington obtains
four of the six judges and Kent and
| Sussex two, one of whom is the BROTH
er of the governor and the other of
whom is shifted from his own county
TO Kent county for political reasons.
/ Wilmington is to have the chancellor,
the judge at large. the associate judge
Of that county and the associate judge
of Sussex county. The good feeling
and respect of members of the bar are
necessary to the bench and it is most
unfortunate that the judge makers
should have seen fit TO ignore two Of
the bar of the State and thereby en-
! gendered the bad feeling that necessar-
/ lily follows. That the governor should
have made such a blunder is not sur
prising, but that his advisers should
have caused him to do so is little short
Of sacrificing him for personal and
partisan ends.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
Chatty Stories OF the Day

IL was the same with the Dutch Queen as 1t Is now
with her little daughter for with collapse OF the male
line the entire hopes Of the Dutch centred
on Princess Wilhelmna when she than years
old. The story goes that when Princess Wihemina
Helene Pauina Maria born her father King william
III, was disappointed that been denied him
that he took very little notice Of the baby But ample
amends made later inded II Is was the
in which the royal parents dozed their child that
made the young Princess sslf-wed and asterfu Prn-
cess Wilhemina became Queen OF Holland when she
mad only Just passed her fourth year early educa
ton mad been intrusted 70 English lady Miss Saxon
winter and when II the Queer-Af5ther's duty to
guide the career OF her daughter she undertook the
TASK win devotion which won tho admiration OF her
people The Queen Mother. who is sister of the wild
oMeo duchess OF Albany, King Williams second
VIE Inc hrst was Princess Sophie OF Wurtcmberg
VINO oiea IN leIa Two years later Princess Emma OF
Globe. '
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
INSPIRATION FROM KANSAS.

r ROM a Kansas political fight inspiration is
Il drawn in order to paint far-fetched pic
ture of quarreling Republican factions in Della
ware next year Lo, and behold Taft is to be
puzzled TO decide whether the Republicans as
represented by Senator dupont and Senator
Richardson or practically mythical faction COM
posed of a few "kckers' is TO be recognized.
But really about all that is left of the opposition
could be placed in tub and sent adrift on Jones'
Creek with the chances that the tub would sink
before it got 100 feet from shore.
OF course, the opponents Of the Republicans
will endeavor to create all sorts of imaginary
dssensions. They have little to work upon.
Hence they go to Kansas. Had the administra-
ton of Governor Pennewill been open to ser
ious criticism thus far, they might have had a
tangible reason for their cries But the Gov
ernor has reached the quarter stretch around the
circuit without skip or a break, he is sit
ting erect holding the reins firmly and he promi-
ses to reach the half mile post which will be the
next campaign, in at least time equal to the rec
ord. The Republicans generally are satisfied
with the way in which things arc going in this
state. The new administration has done well so
far, the Legislature gave the opposition no am
munition with which to fire, and altogether there
is no reason to expect anything different from
the ordinarily course of the last few years
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
Committed a Rlundsr.

Sussex Republican.
II is a matter Of regret that Governor
Pennewin believed It necessary. to remove
Judge Boyce from this county to Kent
and select a Judge for this county from
another county and especially from Will
mington. County pride and allegiance
plays an important part in all affairs in
Delaware and we are convinced that the
Governor will discover too late that he
has committed a blunder that will seri-
ously effect his own popularity and in
tensify the feeling Of the people Of the
two lower counties against New Castle
county and the city Of Wilmington. The
people Of Sussex and Kent have always
viewed with alarm the rapidly growing
population of the city Of Wilmington and
It's proportionate growth in political power
and influence, and unfortunately some
politicians in that county have heen so
grasplng in political affairs that they
have intensified the belief in these coun-
ties that Wilmington would control the
State TO the exclusion Of Kent and Sus-
sex II they could. The same political ene-
mics who, prior to Governor Pennewin's
nomination. accused him Of being New
Castles and not Sussexs. choice for Gov.
ernor will see i'm this unfortunate ap.
/ pointment TO Sussex additional proof OF
this accusation and his subserviency "a
influences In tho upper end Of the state
and this appears Of more political import
ance when we realize that the same In.
nuence which was able to discredit th'
upstate Republican Leadership in Ken
county last election that resulted in thai
county going Democratic. are continually
al work in this county with the deter
mination to discredit this upstate leader
ship and prevent the reelection OF sena
tor dupont In the face OF these politica
conditions Governor Pennewll has un
fortunately, and perhaps unintentionall'
alienated the support OF many inhuentia
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
STATE PRESS ON
THE APPOINTMENTS
Tho New Judiciary.

Dover Republican.
Governor Pennewll, on Wednesday, an
nounced his appointments Of the mem
bers Of the new judiciary of Delaware.
While the public. for many weeks, have
speculated about the personnel of the pros
pective bench, and have made and broken
many states. some of them not without
merit. the governor, upon whose shoulders
the responsibility rested, has deliberated
with conscientious thought and calm judg-
ment, looking ever to the best interests
Of the state, and we are frank TO say that
in our opinion he has chosen wisely.
The new bench. though It way not
escape some adverse criticism from disap-
pointed sources: though some apparent
reason may be given why It should have
been constituted differently. yet. It goes
without saying. that no man can reason
ably find fault with the personality, or the
fitness of single one of the appointees
or can say other than that the new bench
is a strong and excellent one.
The elevation Of Judge Pennewill to the
office Of chief justice was eminently prop
er Twelve years of experience on the
bench have made him an ideal judge. and
have won for him the respect and admira.
tion Of the whole people. We dare say
there is no man within our borders that
could nh the high office so acceptably
as Judge Pennewill.
Henry G. Conrad. Daniel O. Hastings
and Victor b. woolley distinguished citi-
zens of our State, and prominent members
of our bar, are men learned in law. and
of that disposition and temperament 50
essential TO the making of judge.
The reappointment Of Judge Boyce 1:
a most gratifying thing. He has mad,
an admirable record on the bench. HI.
deep legal learning, and kindly temper.
ament have impressed the people deeply
and won for him their very highest re.
gard. No other man that we know Of
in the whole State, coming from another
county, into Kent to be resident Judge
could come with so much grace, or be ac
cepted so heartily as Judge Boyce.
1t is generally conceded. we believe, tina
Charles NJ. Curtis is eminently fitted 70
the high office Of Chancellor. He is a pro
found lawyer, a deep student, and maj
Of clear mental vision.
We congratulate the governor in making
his selections He has done we'll They ar
all proper and capable men.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
rraln KIIIs unIdentIfIed Mar.

ELKTON. Nd. May 22.-The body OF
an unknown white man was found
lying along the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad tracks at Swan Creek he hav-
ing been killed during the night A
certificate of the Miners Union, Day
ton. Ohio. which gave the name Of VIII
liam Boyer. age 30 years, and so in
money were found in his pockets.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22

because of the New York figures those enlisted
in the fight against tuberculosis should be
spurred TO greater efforts.
About the time of the meeting of the society
IN New York there was a gathering of life insur-
ance men. Their reports told a story different
from that of Mr.. Strauss. They showed that the
average age of man is longer, that the health of
the people is improving and that we are living
to a ripper old age than did our ancestors in the
good old days when every man was supposed to
be walking encyclopedia of good health and
right living
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
Saturday, May p. 1909
A DoVER OBJECTION.

a was to be expected the returns from the
a lower counties show some criticism of the
appointment of the judges by Governor Penne-
viii. So far, however, we have observed nothing
that reflects upon the competency or the integ-
rity OF the new Judges and for the rest of it,
we presume the Governor will be able 10 stand
II without loss of sleep. The Dover Index is
rather harsh. 1t was one of several papers that
served notice on the Governor that the lower
counties did not like the slate as il had been
framed. Hence its fiery criticism was expected.
As regards Judge Boyce, he was, according 70
our information, long ago slated for resident
Judge OF Kent county. He was picked for that
place before the Barr election trial. The Gov
ernor turned not from his course and was not
influenced by that trial As we have fire.
quently said, the moment that partisan objection
was made to Judge Boyce that moment was his
rcappontment assured.
The Index says that Judge Pennewill dictated
the appointments We understood TO the con-
trary. We believe the Index is mistaken on that
point. Governor Pennewill probably consulted
him as he consulted scores of other citizens
Those familiar with the political history of Judge
Pcnnewill and that of his brother know that the
Governor is man of his own head. They have
differed ON various questions
AS for other partisan phases of the matter the
Index probably knows that many Republicans of
Kent wanted entirely different slate. Some
wanted Judge Pennewill for Chancellor Judge
Boyce or another Democrat for Chief Justice and
Republicans as resident judges. The Governor
did as he thought best-as he had a right to do
and we see no reason why he should have cause
for regret. The Democratic county gets Demo
cratic resident judge and the Republican coun-
ties get Republican resident judges.
The importation of judges was, of course,
matter that rested with the Governor. 1t was
delicate question to handle. THE JOURNAL
was interested first OF all in hoping that a COM
petent bench would be appointed. And our hopes
in that respect have been realized
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
ru.lfth Ward pemoerats.

Democrats Of the Twelfth ward had
meeting last night at the clubhouse,
No. 2s3 Searles street. Among the
speakers were Charles NJ. zebley and
Richard c. McMullen, the rival candi-
dates for the councilmanic nonlina-
ton. both Of whom are making hard
hght today. Each in his address ask
ed the voters TO support the success
ful nominee.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22

The English scare about the alleged warlile in
tentions of Germany may be due to the fact that
the English recall the Boer war in South At
RIGA and how desperately the Beers fought
against the trained troops of the British. When
it is remembered that the Beers are of Dutch
or Germanic extraction, England may we'll be-
come nervous at possibility of having to go up
against the trained troops OF the Kaiser.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
nonatinns Eor th. N.adu.

Mrs. Seth f. Whitley who is engaged
in missionary work for the Sunday
Breakfast Association has found a
number of homes OF poor persons In
this city which could be greatly cheer
ed by the donation of various articles
OF furniture, drapery pictures. or SINH
lar articles. Mrs. Whitley will see that
donations are properly distributed.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
M;sfort,,na FolIows Him.

GEORGETOWN, May 22.-Albert
Dabson. youngest son of Thomas Z.
Dabson. OF Greensboro, who had a limb
shot off some time ago. met with two
misfortunes yesterday. While driving
a high-spirited horse he was thrown
from his buggy twice and very severely
injured.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22

Before his administration has ended President
Taft will become a favorte throughout the
South A cordial reception was given him at
yelling of the monument to the heroes of Penn
sylvana who fell in the battles around Rich
mond. He captured the North Carolinians by
certifying to the Meokenberg Declaration of In
dependence But he had already won the good
graces of the Carolinians by the recent appoint
who stands high with his people Taft will also
win the sobrquet of the Good Natured President
if he continues as he has begun.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
WIN Hnld a Rake

A bake will be held this afternoon
and evening at the home OF Mrs. Fred
Van Gelder 1928 West Second street.
II will be under the auspices OF the
w. c. T. u. Of Silverbrook M. T. Church
Evening journal., 1909-05-22

friends. and left the situation at the
mercy Of his political enemies. in the
very county on which Republican success
in this State next time absolutely depends
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
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Evening journal., 1909-05-22

In the death of Mr. Rogers, the Standard Oil
magnate. the muck rakers and the magazinists
will have a topic to keep them busy for the next
few months. And they are sorely in need OF am
munition to keep up the tagging interest in their
diversion.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
TECHNICAL BOOKS AT
INSTITUTE LIBRARY
AUToMoBILES.

Craig. Motor driving for living
625-CS4.
IIomans Self propelled vehicles
625- H75.1.
Paris Care Of automobiles.-625-P Poi
Sloss. Book of the automobile
625- S63.
Tnlson. Complete automobile in
structor.-625-T4
Whitman. Motor-car principles
625-W59.
Hiscox. Horseless vehicles.-621-
H62.
Laveragne. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Evening journal., 1909-05-22

Doubtless the Park Commissioners will have
no objection to the proposal of the Colonial
Danes to plant Historical trees" in North Bran
dyNVine Park The idea is a good one and as
has been said, is followed in many other cities.
The trees would not only beautify the park but
would also add to the historical interest OF the
Diacc
Evening journal., 1909-05-22
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS

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Evening journal., 1909-05-22

New York once sos Cambridge BuidinS Corner ~ftA
Avenue and Thiry-thrd Etreet
Chicago once. 81 Boyce Building.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-12
COLCHESTER

pleasant family reunion was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, on Linwood avenue, Sunday. Ii was the first time in a number oi years that the whole family have bee. together. The following were present: MT. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, Misses An nie and Nellie, of town; Miss Bertha of San Francisco and Miss Rose of Putnam, daughters; MT. and Mrs. Will liam Smith of San Francisco, MT. and Mrs. Henry Smith of Burlington, Ia; MT. and Mrs. GeJrge Smith and son of Holyoke, Mass, sons. George Smith and family came down from Holyoke in touring car in the morning and returned at night. The others from out of town will visit their parents for a few weeks.
 Rev. MT. F'retz of Wesleyan con- ducted services at the Gardner Lake Methodist church Sunday morning.
 Rev. E. c. Ingalls,, pastor of the Con- gregational church exchanged Sunday with Rev. MT. Smith if Lebanon.
 William Howe was arrested on Main street Saturday evening by Sheriff Wickwire for intoxication and breach of peace. He was brought before Jus tce Lucius c. Brown Monday morn- ing, found guilty and fined $7 and costs, which was paid.
 The case of Sadie Boretz vs. Jacob Beeman, for assault and battery was triedN before Justice Brown Monday Beeman was found guilty and his fine amounted to $12.50, whic hhe paid.
 Charles N. Taintor of New York was at his summer home on Taintor Hill over Sunday.
 Samuel P. Willard is having the walk in front of his residence raised as in stormy weather water settled on the walk and the walking wac badl.
 Mrs. Henry J. Bailey and daughter returned Sunday evening from a few days visit with relatives in Bozrah.
 Louis Baldwin of New Haven was in town Monday.
 Gardner Wickwire of New Haven was at his grandparents on Broadway Saturday.
 Fred Taylor and son of Lebanon were guests at Fred B. Willoughby s Sunday.
 George T. Loomis of Westchester was in town Saturday.
 Amos c. Case has moved his house. hold goods from the Otis house. on South Main street. to the tenement over Samuel Stevens store, near the depot. so that he may be near his busi- mes which is across the street.
 The outer doors at the Grange hall have been changed to open outward to comply with the new law.
 Engineer G. O. Hall of the Branch railroad is ill at his home, on South Main street. Engineer Joy of New Haven is running during his illness.
 David Chapman of Moodus was the
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-12
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
LIQUIDATION ON LARGE SCALE.
Late Slight Improvement of Prices
 Closing Very Uncertain.

New York, Oct. 1.-The liquidating character of the market was revealed more clearly today and was recognized with less qualification on the part of the element in the speculation which has been loath to admit the necessities involved in the money situation. There was every assurance professed on this subject on account of the success achieved by the clearing house banks in evading a deficit in the legal re serves last week. Upon further con- sideration of the drastic loan contrac- tion which had to be made to barely maintain the surplus and of the low figure at which the actual surplus still stood at the end of the week, the Sat urday bank statement proved source of further disquiet rather than of sSt isfaction. The monetary confidence was taken advantage of to the utmost, however, to push an advance in prices, United States Steel in particular being carried up to near S9 during the first hour. From this vantage point the liquidation was renewed on a very large scale and pursued with only oc- casional pauses and insignificant ral- lies. The banks called loans freely and 1t was reported also that some of the out of town lenders in the stock mar ket were inclined to reduce accommo-
 
 New York for currency purposes also continued large and interior banks ex- pressed the same need by drawing on New York banks to meet obligations to the government. The difficulty of securing gold abroad for the relief of the New York money market was def nitely enhanced by the days develop ments. Further recourse by borrowing in foreign money markets is impeded foN ho 1o dso1 oIr
 standing there against the New York money market, and which mature in large amounts within a short time, re- quiring to be either renewed or met by payment. The sustained volume of the country's merchandise imports have kept the balance of trade against the local money market and is responsible for the scanty supply of exchange to provide remittance for matVring for eign obligations. It is in this particu- lar phase of the morey situation that calculations of the powerful specula- tive contingent are believed to have gone astray, leaving them no alterna- tive at the present juncture but to re- duce their holdines of margined stocks The large excess of production over consumption of copper in September revealed by the monthly statistics of the copper producers association was dh 1udillOIldl WNl5hI Oh tHO IldThel, but was almost alone in showing any deviation from the favorable advices of business conditions. The late slight improvement of prices was attributed to covering operations by the shorts and the closing tone was very uncer- tain. The low price of United States Steel today at S5 3-4 compares with the high price on Monday a week ago of 94 7-S. Bonds were easy. Total sales, par value. $3,760,0 900. United States bonds were unchanged on call.