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Evening journal., 1909-05-06
THE WORST OF 1T.

T is said that the officials of the sugar trust
- who may have been implicated in the
frauds practiced upon the government will be
prosecuted with the view OF sending them TO
prison. BY means of "doctored" scales the gov
ernment was defrauded out of thousands upon
thousands Of dollars and there are hints that the
fraud was the result of a conspiracy between en-
poyes of the sugar trust and servants of the
government.
1t is to be hoped that the prosecution will be
vigorously made. Uncle Sam has been active
and persistent i'll sending small offenders and
vioators of the law to the penitentiary, but when
he goes after big game nc usually fails. Per-
haps it will be different with the present case.
A deplorable phase Of such things as that
under consideration is the effect they have upon
the general public and upon the younger persons
who are about entering active life. Here are rich
and prominent leaders in the world of finance
and all that sort of thing, who supposed to
set something OF an example for others.
Time when a rich man of importance ir
the business world was commonly sur -svd 20
be an upright man and was pointed 10 as an ex-
ample to be copied. But nov because a man
may have riches or may hold high positions Il
does not follow that he is man of rectitude and
virtue; that he is man to be looked up to or
held up as a model" If that idea has not been
exploded it has been greatly damaged and the
latest performance of some of those connected
with the sugar trust helps along the damage
When some dishonest fellow in a store or mar
ket place "short weights person with doc
tored" scales the tricky man is regarded as a
Cheap skate" who ought to be cuffed about and
kicked. What then must be said of these rich
and conspicuous persons who with no excuse
have defrauded the government using the same
means, increased hundred fold, that are en-
pioyed by the dishonest grocer? And the worst
of it is that this isNone of the "inant industries
that have been fostered under the care of bene-
hcient governmental mother. Surely such an in
fant should not sting the hand that fed it.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
Thursday, May 6, 1909
CITY CAMPAIGN.

IT he local Democrats so far appear unable
to arouse much interest in their campaign
for the nomination of candidate for Mayor
They have not even suggested that the masses
OF Democrats are much interested or that "the
people are TO name the man. So far there are
only two candidates, DR.. J. Harvey Spruance.
who wants the nomination and tells the voters
that fact. and Mr.. Charles +. Dubell who seems
to be willing to accept the nomination if the Of
fee seeks the man.
But as Delaware Democrats seldom do that
sort of thing, we are inclined to believe that Mr.
Dube will be left waiting at the church." For
time 1t was said that there might be a gallant
fight between Mr.. Dubell and Dr. Spruance
Rapid fire guns we're being placed in the fortress
of the Spruance forces in the Ford Building and
the headquarters of the Dubell clans in the
dupont Building across the street The wireless
telegraphy was ready to fash the messages about
the contest
However, sad to relate, it is now whispered
that the opponents of DIR. Spruance have prac-
tcally spiked their own guns. If they have not
hauled down the flag we should think that the
ukasc of MIR. Ford on Sunday, would cause them
10 quit II, however, Mr.. Dube should actively
take the field and conduct an aggressive cam
paign, he might have some chance of winning.
But as a passive candidate, never. The Demo-
cratic leaders have rounded mp behind DIR. Spru-
ance. They arc SO Strong and they have so ruled
the party with rod of iron that objection to
lnCm VIII DC luulc. lncl plans are dHcduy
fixed which perhaps accounts for the uneasiness
on the part of the Democratic mouthpece and
the lack of enthusiasm with which the Spruance
program is received.
The Republicans know beforehand who the
Democratic candidate will be, and they should
govern themselves accordingly. They should en-
deavor to get near the normal Republican vote
and majority in this city. With care and thoupht
on the part of the masses of Republicans this
could be done
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
OUR SAVINGS BANKS.

NOTHING can be Of more interest to thrifty
= persons who put by a little out of their
weeks earnings than the condition of the saw
ings banks of the city They are the peoples
banks and come close in touch with the every
day man. Fortunately Wilmington has splendid
savings banks a credit to 'the city of pay rolls"
as Wilmington is known. The report of the
Artisans Bank which we print in this issue
is gratifying and indicates a return of prosperity
to this city. For example the cash on hand this
year exceeds that OF one year ago by something
like $4,000 which amount shows lessening Of
demand for Withdrawals. People did not need
the money In fact, during the past year the
bank paid out $II3III less TO depositors than
it did in the year before.
The statement shows that the assets of the
bank arc in splendid condition; there is a slight
decrease in the amount OF real estate held which
was taken on foreclosure proceedings. In fact,
the statement shows that the depressed times SO
far as they relate to our financial institutions
have gone and the bank officials think that inn
provement may be expected right along. No
concern feels the effects of hard times among
the working classes quicker than does a savings
bank 1t is gratifying, therefore to note that the
tale told by the Artisans bank is cheerful.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
With the Photographers

Meat. -four eggs etc. have been up for sometime
and now onions, radshes, peas and lettuce
ing up Isn't awful kansas City Journal.
one way keep the hands soft and clean is
mother do all the work.-Maysville News.
Perhaps President Roosevelt will consent TO act as
arbitrator between England and Germany when both
the Kaiser and the King invite hin.-Boston Globe
woman reads all the divorce cases 20 see II some
OF her best got without suspect
ing thom-New York Press
But II people going to have 10 mortgage their
buy bread. what is 10 become Of
bile business Indianapolis News.
justice OF the peace at Concord. Del, furnished
prison commitment 20 expectant bridegroom who
applied a marriage license. When the mistake
discovered he apoogized said he had mislaid his
glasses To cynical people It will appear II
"blind justice" in this instance really inspired
Philadelphia Press
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
COURT AND ATTORNEYS.

1 / may be amusing TO outsiders, but we con-
\ lecture that Kent county lawyers will not
be amused by the stories that they fear the CON
sequences of getting in wrong" on the Judge
ship. Many lawyers consider Standing in
with the judges a big asset in the capital Of any
attorney. They say that if Judge dislikes an
attorney and shows his dislike in the disposal of
cases the relation of the attorney with his cli-
ents is damaged. Very true Judge can almost
make or break an attorney
The Kent lawyers adopted resolutions oppos-
ing the importation of a Judge from one county
to another. Those who know Kent are not sur
prised at this The idea of a man being re-
moved from another county into Kent to fill
political place is a shock to many residents of
Kent Now it is said, Suppose one of the men
against whom the resolution was ieveled should
be appointed Judge, what would happen to the
Kent lawyers most active in the anti-importation
idea' Would he not have it in" for them? We
think not, IT the Judge is man of some brains
and sense as we presume he will be. The Kent
lawyers should not be disturbed in the slightest
and we doubt whether tfey are as uneasy as the
reports indicate.
The point, however, may not be wholly lost
1t emphasizes the fact that good and big minded
men should be made judges. Nothing is more
grevious to think of than a tyrannical and auto
cratic court. Such judges are a sore affection.
Such a Judge holds the fate of the Young law
yers in his hands, he fills a place where. If he is
a person to harbor malice, to store ND erudges.
he work incalculable damage upon citizens
A Judge should be free minded and not narrow
broad gauged and sympathetic learned and
fair
AYe believe Governor Psnnewill viii new
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
Chatty Stories OF the Day

Pat who noted for a quick tongue was dig
gng potatoes when the parish priest by. BY way
Of pleasant sautation the priest said
Good mornin' to Pat and what kind OF p'rtatoes
ye diggin'g"
Raw ones, your rivrnce"
"Och ye're smart III just give We question on the
catechism What is baptism?n
1t used to be four shilins afore we came but now
it's twenty shiln's.'-The Circle.
Patrick arrived home much the worse for wear one
closed his nose broken and his face look
ed though IL had been stung by bees. GLORY bel"
exclaimed his wife. "Thot Duchman Schwartzhein,er-
twas hm,f explained Patrick shame We" explod-
ed his wife without sympathy "A big shpalpeen the
lokes Of you 10 bate up by little omadhaun Of
Dootchmsn the size OF him. Why whist Nora"
said Patrick don't spake disrespecfuly OF the dead-
The BeiinAn
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
"afiuities.o as we have it nowadays

The Commodity Clause" Decision.
Philadelphia Press.
The Federal Supreme Court has put
into the hands of Congress a new and
powerful weapon in the regulation OF
railroads by its decision on the COM
modify clause of the Hepburn act.
The clause itself is left of little value
but the power of Congress in future
legislation is now defined in a way
which greatly increases 1t. Congress
can decide what railroads shall carry
and what they cannot. IL can close in
terstate commerce to goods OF cer-
tain origin. 1t can forbid a State
corporation from carrying freight
made or mined within a State. if made
or mined by the common carrier which
transports it.
These propositions have all been
challenged. Congress, it was claimed,
could regulate interstate commerce.
but It could not prohibit It to any
citizen or shut out from commerce be-
tween the States the freight Of any
citizen or corporation. 1t could pass
on transit and it's methods. but it
could not go into State and decide
which should be carried.
This is now established. Congress
can say in terms what can and cannot
be carried It cannot merely ''regu-
iate;" it can prohibit as part OF its
regulation"
The regulation of both trusts and
railroads has many constitutional OBJ
stacles reduced or removed from its
path by the decision on the commodity
clause.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
PHOENIX ACTTVES
WILL GIVE DINNER

The Active Association Of the Phoenix
Fire Company. composed Of runners
about the engine house. will give their
annual dinner to the active members
of the fire company on the evening
OF May 10. The Active Association
gives the dinner each year I'm appreci-
alton of the courtesies extended to the
members by members Of the FIRE com
pany The expenses are met by an
annual smoker, to which admission Is
charged The smoker preceding this
years dinner was held March 10.
The dinner win be held in the base
ment Of the fire house. Twelfth and
King streets. Besides the members OF
the Active Association and the fire
company. Mayor Horace Wilson. mem
bers of City Council, heads Of the Fire
Department. and others will be in
vited.
Bucher the sign man, SIS Shipisy.s
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
Editorial
Opinion
An Odd Matrimonial Club.

An Odd Matrimonial Club.
New York Press.
Oueerest Of all the clubs In the world
is the Social Circle of London, founded
by q clergyman to bring lonely but
eligible" people into communion. Af-
ter a life of three years this curious
organization has 200 resident and 500
corresponding members.
Lately there has been an analysis
OF the kind of professional men de-
sired for husbands by the ladies' of
the club after a canvass OF their pref
erences. This is the order in which
the professional men rank in feminine
esteem.
1. Clergymen.
.. Doctors.
3. Navy men.
4. Army men.
8. Civil service ofiice-holders.
8. Government employees assured of
pensions.
z. Authors and musicians.
8. Journalists.
2. Poets.
There are no actors in the Social
Circle. Among the men the favorite
demand is for young and pretty
widows and such as may be classed
sensible girls" Needless to mention
the supply does not exceed the de-
mand. Distinct objections are filed
against lawyers, hairdressers and GER
tain tradesmen, especially tailors.
The record does not show n very
large number of marriages brought
about through the influence 70 the
| schatchen Circle. After all, 1t comes
down to the final question Of natural
selection. as Darwin called II oi
Evening journal., 1909-05-06

this year smashing all previous records.
Three miles of most costly. novel and
elaborate circus property passing
through the streets in one long line is
something to marvel at. The pageant
is even finer than that Of last year
which is saying much.
The big circus is announced to ap-
pear here on Friday. May IA. 1t comes
with the hearty endorsement of the
million or so of people who saw II at
the opening of the season in Madison
Square Garden. New York. The list Of
performers contains mostly foreign
names. known in the American cities
only by reputation. All last winter
the foreign agents of the circus were
busy ransacking Europe and Asia for
novelties. The result OF their efforts
is the most wonderful program ever
presented anywhere on arth.
We make show cards; Bucher's.'
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
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Brachoogel. Industrial alcoholics 7-R72
Herrick. Denatured or industrial alcohol
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Wright Handbook on the distiuation OF
alcoholism lives.
Bucher. sign painter. SIC Shiplsy.s
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
Personal and Pertinent

Associate Justice Edward Douglass White OF the
United States Supreme Court who deliverer the opn-
the court declaring valid the Hepburn railroad
rate law the supreme bench since and
the most distinguished justices Of "the great
est court the world" Born in Louisiana IN 1S45 he
was educated at Mount ST. Marys College. near EN-
mitsburg Md, the Jesuit College in New orleans and
the Georgetown d. G. College, ana began practice as
a lawyer IN 1865. During the civil he served in
the confederate army. In 1873 he became Of the
justices OF the Louisiana supreme Court and from
1884 Justice White served United senator
from louisiana
Evening journal., 1909-05-06

We observe that outraged citizens all over
Philadelphia rise in vigorous protest against the
burdensome increase in trolley fares" A tax Of
two millions is to be imposed by increased fares
in order to help the political stockholders of the
traction company The report adds that the
citys representatives in the traction Joined in
the scheme to increase the fares. Outraged cit
izens and business men are to hold a mass meet
ing to protest. Labor organizations, we are n-
formed are TO demand the restoration of the six
for-a-quarter-strip tickets. We feel sorry for
Philadelphia. But it never occurs to these out
ragged citizens who arc to form walking clubs, as
a protest to walk to the polls and vote out of
power the gang of political freebooters that con-
troll the municipal affairs of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
FISHERMEN HAD
MARROW ESCAPE

Horace Groff, John Wright and Nathan
lei Clifton, the last named. night man at
the Market street bridge. had a narrow
escape from being drowned on Monday.
The men we're in small boat in the Della
ware river fishing for shad when a squall
struck their craft and came near capsizins
it. The engine broke down and the waves
heat over the men with fury
Fortunately for the trio the tug Fred
erick Jansen happened along and this YES
sci towed the crippled launch into smooth
water in the christiana.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06

Dr. Howell seems to be in doubt as to whether
he should retire from the Board Of Health. He
is disgusted with the proceedings OF that body
in awarding the garbage contracts. The doctor
He is evidently needed and badly needed in the
Board Of Health
Evening journal., 1909-05-06

straight to the line No narrow or bigoted par
tisan should be named for Judge. No weazened
mind or vengeance seeker should find lodgment
on the bench. The State expects that the Gov
ernor will reject the schemes that midgets who
been connecting.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
The United Pnhlishers, Association

The United Publishers Association
The Publshers' Bulletin organ OF UNITED
PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATIONS, prints foowrlngs
THE WILMINGTON EVENING JOURNAL has a
guaranteed circulation OF daily, which has
been verified by examination"
The examination made by Mr. Arthur Koppei. gen
ern OF the association,
Of his and undertake EVEN
ING JOURNAL has the largest paid circulation OF
printed in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
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We make Brass signs. Buchers..
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
A Trained Nurse
Uses and Endorses

Miss Grelner, a Well-knOWn
trained nurse Of Philadel-
phia, who has a large prac-
tice, IS loud in her praise
of what Duffy'S Pure Malt
WhiSkey has done for her
patients and herself. When
very weak II built her up
and greatly increased her
weight. She strongly rec
OmmendS 1t to all in need
of a tonic and strength
builder.
"As a trained nurse. | have often
had cases where the attending doctor
prescribed Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
when a tonic was needed. and the re-
suits we're uniformly satisfactory. Twas
sick from 1900 to 1904. was very
weak and to the milk diet, ordered by
the doctors. added little Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey, which helped me
wonderfully. From May to August |
gained ez lbs. A teaspoonful in the
morning gave me a good appetite. and
when ! had a bilious attack could re-
tain 1t when nothing else would remain
on my stomach. II has also benefited
me when | had the grippe. prefer It
to any other on account Of its purity
and quality.
When was taken sick ! weighed
l55 lbs. went down TO lloH lbs,
and now weigh 1921 lbs, due. fully
believe. to the use Of Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey.
Evening journal., 1909-05-06

We make show cards; Buehsr.s'
Evening journal., 1909-05-06
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS

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ans As1oSaAuon OF <Ametican advertisers
Advertisers (New York City) hao Of this country.
examined certified to the circulation Associaon
Of this publication Only the figures Of submit
circulation contained Its report s its examination
guaranteed By the Association. at any moment; ;
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Evening journal., 1909-05-06
Botanic Worm
! Syrup

is safe, pleasant and effective
worm syrup, composed exclusive
ly of vegetable ingredients. II
has been used for many years.
with the greatest success for
both children and adults SO pos
tive are we that 1t viii give per-
feet satisfaction, we authorize
the Miller Drug Co. to refund
the purchase price to any who
are not satisfied. Price 80 cents
Also put up in lozenge form.
eaten like candy. Price Csc. Sold
! by
Evening journal., 1909-05-06

Bucher the sign man. Sic shlplsy,'
Evening journal., 1909-05-06

New York once; sof Cambridge Building, Corner vftl
Avenue and Thrty-third Etreet
Chicago once. 81 Boyce Building
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-11
Combination Bank a Novelty.

One of the recent novelties patented
IS a combined clock and savings bank
designed by a Chicago man. Why a
savings bank and a clock should b.
combined viii not at once be apparent
The idea would seem ridiculous AZ
these two articles have no apparent
relationship. The purpose OF the In
yentor has merely been 10 increas7 the
usefulness Of the savings bank and as
sure that Il will be constantly err
ployed. He accomplishes this by r..
quiring the deposit Of a coin IN he
bank before the clock can be wound
Unless the coin Is deposited the clock
becomes useless. The amount Of the
coin deposited Is controlled BY the size
of the slot in the savings bank The
number Of deposits can also be in
creased by requiring a daily winding
Of the clock In this way a certain
sum must be added 10 the bank each
day previous to each winding Of the
clock
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-11
Coming Next Week.

Manitou company will be at the OBJ
era house all next week Under this
title the company is a stranger to the
Cairo public, but the players them
selves are well known here, which
will be evident when it IS known that
this is the organization that has been
with Mr.. Frank Dudley for many
years
Mr.. Brister is a worthy successor to
Frank Dudley The company offers
nothing but the best Of bills, using
none Of the blood and thunder, cheap
and shoddy worn out stuff 50 largely
used by the ordinary repertoire com.
panies playing the south. Ladies' will
be admitted free on the opening night
when accompanied by another lady
or a gentleman holding a 30 cen5
ticket purchased before 6 p. m. Bar
gain matinee on Saturday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-11
ON TRIAL IN
CIRCUIT COURT
is HENRY NELSON, A NEGRO OF
WEAK MIND CHARGED WITH
ASSAULT TO MURDER HIS
MoTHER-oTHER CASES.

Henry Nelson, the Young negro
who was indicted on the charge of
assault TO murder his aged mother
AZ her home en- Twenty-eghth street
and Park avenue several weeks ago
is on trial in the circuit court Wal
ter b. Warder was appointed to de-
rend him
Nelson is weak minded and mis- de-
Tense will be made on the grounds of
insanity If convicted he probab Y
will be sentenced 20 the asylum for
criminal insane at CChester The
Jury is composed equally of white
men ami negroes,
Two prisoners indicted by the
grand jury at this term pleaded
guilty; Joe Mason who stole razors
from Richard Jordan's barber shop,
to petit larrenM sentenced to ten
days N Jail and fined $40 n. c. st.
Clair alias Clarence Clair, stole fix
lures from Halhday-Rittenhcuse,
to penitentiary at Chester
A divorce was granted to John T..
McInmrff from Male NJ. Mclnturff.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-11
Recital at Library

4 very charming affair was the re-
cital given yesterday afternoon at L..
brary Han by pupils OF Miss Peatl
Winiford Of Harrisburg assisted by
their talented instructor
There was an attendance of abou,
three hundred and the pupils gave "a
program which was decidedly credit.
able TO them as students and to Miss
Willifcrd as a teacher The compost
tions on the program were in exceed.
ing well chosen and We're from the
best composers.
The pupils taking part were Misses
Mary Butler. Pauline Becker, Jennie
Johnson, Virginia Whitley, Mel,
Barnes. Edith Wood, Kathleen White
ly. Lola Johnson. Sibyl Pearce.
Miss Williford by request sang sew
eral exquisite numbers at the close oil
the program playing her own accom-.
paniments in her gifted manner She
was most beautifully CARRIED in ar
Empire gown Of pink silk
The proceeds from the affair were
most satisfactory as to amount anil
will be devoted TO the fund for The
support OF an orphan the Woman s.
Club has taken as a protegee.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-02-11
Fourth Birthday Celebrated.

iFs Robert James Hatcher ente-.
tanned a party OF children yesterday
afternoon at her home. S25 TWENTY
ffta street in celebration of the
fourth birthday OF her little son Rot
ert
The house was decorated with
ferns and valentine hearts. 4 pretty
souvenir was presented TO each little
guest
The hostess WIS assisted On enter.
tanning by Mrs. J. W. d. Hatcher
Mrs. c. A. Campbell. Mrs. r. A.
Hatcher. Mrs. Charles stack. AM
Mrs. J. l.. Batterton and Mrs. Hart
.weli Of villa Ridge
The children present we're Viii.
TAYLOR. George and Tom Mad -
Clyde Ollie. Floyd Oehler. Warren
stack john Batt-rton. Haro'I T0He
Robert and Glenn Hatcler. Mia
Aldred. Margaret Hatcher. Aele.
HartWeI