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Evening journal., 1900-04-30
RErIOVAL
49,
REMOVALl

JOSEPH +. KREJcI & BRO,
Merchant Tailors,
From GA Market St, to 7O4
Market ST., Wilmington, Del.
Late with J. 7. Mullin & Son.
DIR. E p. BURNHAM, Dentist, re-
moved 10 Cos West Tenth street.
Evening journal., 1900-04-30
CHURCH SERVICES
IN OPERA HOUSE
Biz Audience Heard Eloquent
Sermon and Fine Music
Rev. F. B. Short Preached on Pure and
Practical Religion" and Choir Sang
Choice Selections.

Many creeds and denominations were
represented in the large gathering In
the Opera House last night, where the
regular church services Of Epworth M.
E. Church were conducted. The Rev.
#. B. Short preached an eloquent SER
mon on pure and Practical Religion,
and the choir OF thirty-flve voices gave
an excellent program. Mrs. Emma
Saxton was accompanist and John
Wallsmith. cornetist Mrs. Miriam
Sheppard Davidson, Of Dover, was the
soprano soloist
Evening journal., 1900-04-30

My friends we may emphasize the
cardinal doctrines Of our church, and
may find that we can come closer to
our ideal OF pure religion through GER
tain forms Of worship land this is
true), but what the great hungry, tired.
and dying world wants is not church,
but Christ; not creed, but Christ. A
creed is a good thing, but without
Christ in the soul of him who chants
IL, II availeth nothing. The world
Evening journal., 1900-04-30

"All hail the power of Jesus name,
Let angels PROSTATE fall,
Bring forth the royal diadem
And crown Him Lord OF al"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
A Crime to Save Life.

There is a Spanish law that no sub
ject shall touch the person of king or
queen.
Alphonso NH, king of Spain. near
ly suffered severe fall from this
rule in his childhood. An aunt gave
him swing. When he used 1t for
the first time the motion frightened
a lackey lifted him quietly out of 1t,
and so, no doubt, preserved him from
falling.
The breach of equitette, however.
was fragrant and dreadful. The queen
was obliged to punish the man by
dsmissing him from his post. At the
same time she showed her real feel
lngs on the subject by appointing him
Immediately TO another and better
place in the royal household.
In another case a queen of Spain
nearly lost her life in Il dreadful way
owing to this peculiar rule. She had
been thrown while out riding, and. her
foot catching in the stirrup. she was
dragged. Her escort would not risk
Interference, and she would have been
dashed to pieces but for the heroic
interposition of IL young man who
stopped the horse and released her
from her dangerous position.
As soon as they saw she was safe
her escort turned to arrest the traitor
who had dared touch the queens
foot, but he was not to be seen
Knowing well the penalty he had
incurred. he made off at once-fled for
his lfe-and did not stop until he had
crossed the frontler-Answers
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
Winteriug iices.

If we wish to have bees in the best
winter shape, we must begin opera
tions early as possible. We cannot put
bees in winter quarters, and wait to
complete the job until winter is on and
have colonies in the best condition.
We must keep wintering in view al
most during the entire season, and es-
pecialiy so from the close of the honey
season, until winter is on.
The first thing Ia look after Is queens.
The queen is the all important factor
of the hive. and To have good thrifty
colonies, we must have good prolific
queens. Many queens are not worth
retaining in the hive, ana the products
from the colony from the honey seas
sis evidence whether or not the queen
at fault. SO then to start with, we
hould have ilrst-ciasS queens in every
awe. 1t Is an easy matter now TO Sc
cure good breeding queens cheaply, rs
many apiarlsts are engaged in rearing
them, and they can he bought cheap
during the fail months.
\ large number of colonies viii he
found without the necessary supplies TO
carry them through the winter, and
from this cause alone many die In win
ter from starvation. 1t Is criminal neg
ligence TO rob colonies of their stores
10 such extent that they are short of
food in winter, and thus let them
starve, but II Is frequently done. Bees
frequently, owing to honey failures,
need feed In autumn, even If they did
not furnish any surplus the season pre-
yious. Owing 10 a bad season, that the
bees could not lind any honey to gath
en-, some will say that they deserve star.
walton for not working better, II ii
Just as sensible 10 say that we should
starye for not raising crop when the
drouih cut on the crops IN spite OF all
ou- efforts
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
The termination of Seeds.

The influence of certain chemical fer
tilizers upon the termination of seeds
was studied by the late Gilbert H..
Hicks and the results have been re-
gently published in bulletin by the
United States department of agrlcul-
ture. The fertilizer was used III much
arger proportion than obtains In actu-
al practice and at the rate of 2OOO to
5000 pounds per acre, but it showed
that muriate of potash and nitrate or
soda when used in such large Quantl-
ties We're detrimental to the germina-
ion of seeds whether applied directly
Or mixed with the soil.
The chief injury to termination Is IN
Hicted after the young sprouts leave
the seed coat and before they appear
ibove the sJil Fertilizers composed of
phosphoric acid and lime are less in
furious and not harmful unless used III
excess. The results of the trial show
that chemical fertilizers do not favor
termination and that they should never
be brought in direct contact with ger
minating seeds. However, when ap-
Piled at the usual rate there is little or
no injury to be feared unless the seed
is dropped from the same spout at the
same time and covered up with the
fertilizer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
Pretty Feature in a Garden.

A sunken garden is a pretty feature
IN outdoor decoration, where some
natural depression makes such an
adaptation practicable. 1t may be
aither a wild or form garden. In
.he latter case the sunken space Is
made regular and the sides terraced
down to it, with broad flight of stone
steps leading down to the garden prop
or. which is a perfectly fat surface,
laid out in geometrical beds and, II
possible, a water space in the centre.
filled with aquatic lilies; not foun-
tain, but n clear sheet of water in a
large concrete receptacle, the top Of
which is flush with the surrounding
grass This is finished with stone
coping, and the water is supplied, as
it would be in bathtub from the
house supply, with drain pipe to keep
it fresh. The lilies are planted in tubs
with what earth is necessary for their
growth and maintenance. a sunken
garden. deep in its green terraced set
ting. with its formal beds all ablaze
with color, is lovely sight.
A wild sunken garden initiates luxu-
RANT nature as closely as possible; the
surrounding ground is sloped instead
of terraced, the access is n rocky path
and the garden itself an assemblage Of
wild flowers appropriately grouped to-
gethcr.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
Drought and Culture.

The comparative success OF most
farm crops this year in spite of the
worst drought that the country has
had for many years shows value or
improved culture over the old system
of neglect. In nearly all instances
where the soil has been enriched with
manures and fertilizers, and the crop
continuously cultivated, the loss has
not been sufficient to discourage farm.
ers. Indeed, Il normal crop Is report
cd in most parts of the country and
n larger crop than usual In others.
This looks very much as If we had
at least broken the grip and the terror
of the old-time dry summer, which iD
the west Mt least meant the loss of mil
lions of dollars and the ruin of thou.
sands of farmers. A good deal OF this
success in the face of disquietinS
weather conditions. of course, is due tc
the supcriorirrigation methods adopted
in many states, which makes the farm
ers almost independent of the wealth
or. But irrigation alone could not ac-
count for the change. 1t Is the su
peror methods of culture that have
gradually been adopted in all parts OF
this country. 1t is really the fruit OF
that campaign of scientific and inten
sive farming which has been carried
on by the department of agriculture
the state experiment stations, and In
divldual progressive farmers for the
past two decades.
TO sum this up briefly. it Is the ap-
plication of plenty of the right kind OF
food to the soil and then the cultiva
tion of the soil sufficiently to keep the
crops in excellent condition. Soils
must be rich to produce good crops, but
waste of fertilizers Is not what Is need
ed. We can apply too much of these
TO the land so that the soil gets ciogge0
and suffers, as 1t We're. from indiges
tion. 1t is unable to assimllate the
fertilizer and turn 1t into lit condition
for the plants to use. The wise farm
or gives his soil only SO much manure
as 1t can readily absorb and then keeps
the soil well-stirred to enable the ralr
and sunlight to touch every part Of the
land and make them ready for plant
use. The cultivation of the soil Is OF
even more value than the fertilizlng
for In too many cases the mechanical
conditions of the soil are such thm
neither moisture nor food can pene
trnte 1t nor In any way become an. In
tegral part of II. Frequent cultivation
Of the soil alters all this, ana help,
the soil 10 retain the moisture and IL
times of drought enables the plants tc
draw up moisture from the under.
ground reservoirs. Thorough and con
slant cultivation of erops this pas
summer has undoubtedly saved mil
lions of dollars 10 the farmers of ths
country.-.w. +. Edwards, In the In
diana Farmer
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
Some irish iiulls.

The Irish bull has of late been wax
Ing fat and kicking. assisted by Mr.
MaeNeil asking why some Rhodes
Chamberlain correspondence. which h,
was told had never existed, twas no,
produced" and the Australian editor
who announces that anonymous contri
buttons "cannot b, returned unless 4
stamped envelope hearing the nam,
and address of the writer Is inclosed .
y correspondent of n sporting paper
says that Mr. Brown. or rather hi,
brother, died yesterday" and lectur
er In Scotland that "in Adam himself
Were implanted hereditary criminal In
stincts." And u Dublin gentleman the
other day invited friend to dinner by
telegram without signing name ar al
dress-'to give him surprise. Lon
don Chronicle.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
Whore Singing Birds Are Found.

Singing birds are esteemed In all
countries. hut in Japan the musical
sounds emitted 10y certain Insects are
appreciated. Listening 10 these minute
singers has been for many centuries
fayoritc pastime of the Japanese. aud
has given birth to an original com
merce. At Toklo. toward the end of
May and the beginning of June. one
sees suspended under the verandas of
the houses little cages of bamboo from
which break upon the silence of the
fresh twilight strange little whlstlings
of metallic modulations and light
trills, which fll the air with delicate
music. II Is habitually In the evening.
after the hour OF the bath, that the
people OF Toxic seat themselves aud
listen to the shrlll concert.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
Barn Cured Hay.


1t Is matter of experience to deter
mine when hay is sufficiently cured to
put away in the barn. Some cure the
hay until it is as dry as chips before
storing it away, and others put 1t away
in state of greenness that seems to
threaten it with destruction by fermen'
tation. A fact I have noticed that is
against all experience of careful ma
ture is that some will cure their hay
thoroughly before putting in the barn,
and only half cure that put In stacks
outside. Just the reverse really should
be the case. Hay stacked outside
needs to be more thoroughly dried than
that intended for the barn. 1t may not
be easy to explain this fact, but 1t is
one that has been established by long
experience.
Good hay is spoiled by curing it too
much before storing in the barn. Ihls
is mistake made more often than any
other in hay making. We have heard
and read SO much about barn sweating
and fermentation that many dread It as
though it were scourge. But barn
sweating of hay under proper condl-
tons, and if not too active and exten-
sive, is good for the hay and improves
its quality. The hay comes forth Det-
ter in the winter, and it is not at all
dried up and brittle, with all the nutrl-
ment taken out from it. The sweating
or fermentation comes from the pres
ence of the sap in the hay, and the
heating process which follows drives
this sap out Of the mass. III
passing through this fermentation in
the barn stalks of hay are gradual
ly relieved of their surplus moisture
without losing any of their nourishing
qualities. This fermentation should be
allowed to proceed in a dry barn, with
the doors and windows closed. Thls
old practice of leaving open the doors
and windows of the barn where new
hay has been stored is mistake. The
cool outside air then comes in ana
causes the vapor arising from the hay
to condense, and wherever this con-
denses and collects on the hay, decom-
position will follow. Let the vapor es.
cape upward toward the roof, and it
will disappear through the holes and
cracks which are found in every roof.
The only real danger to the hay comes
from the presence of water or dew on
the hay either at the time Of storing or
by leaking through the roof. This mois-
ture will produce blackened, mildewed
and musty hay. Nothing can prevent
it. Where there is any possible danger
Of leaks through the roof cover the
surface of hay with a layer of straw
and the danger will be averted. But
so far as danger from sweating or
properly cured hay comes one may
rest his mind in peace so long as the
barn is tight and dry w. Il. Farmer,
in American Cultivator.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29

To insure good crop of Irish pota-
.oes either in dry or wet weather after
blowing the first time, cover the ground
with straw or other litter. 1t will keep
he ground moist and you will increase
he crop of potatoes with less work. If
your are troubled with moles in your
garden or potato patch, go around the
edge, dig down and find their paths;
put poison on small pieces of sweet po-
.atoes, peanuts or corn and leave in 1t
!heir road. Cover the pieces over so as
aot to obstruct their passage. They
will continue to travel the road and eat
e'poison until there will be no mole
left.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
This couNrRY.s WcE-PREsIoENTs.
Men Who Have Made Them mselves Felt in
the Nation's Government.

Men Who Have Made Themselves Felt in
the Nations Government.
During the lifetime of the First Con-
gress. that which sat from 1889 to 1I91,
President Adams cast votes on
even divisions in the Senate. Adams
impressed his personality to such de-
gree or the legislation in those two
years, in which the framework of the
government was laid ON the lines on
which it has been run, in consider
able degree, ever since that he welded
almost as much power as the president.
OF course, at the beginning OF the
government when there were only thir-
teen states in the Union, and the SEN
ate was far smaller than it is now, ties
in the votes of its members were much
more frequent than they are today.
The vice-president nevertheless, as in
the case Of the tariff of 1916, which was
put on the statute book by Dallas's
casting vote, has often in later days
than those of Adams in that office had
a powerful influence on legislation.
Moreover, the Difference which the
president and the leaders of his party
paid to the late Mr.. Hobart, and in the
influence which he was known to have
in devising and pushing legislation,
show that the vicepresident, when he
is the right sort of man, is a power in
the government.
-Four vice-presidents-Tyle Fill
more, johnson and Arthur-went to the
presidency on the death of their chief.
Three residents-Adams, Jeffer-
son, and Van Buren-were made presl-
dents subsequently by election. AT the
beginning of the government the office
of vice-president was looked upon as a
stepping stone to that of president.
The election to the second office aided
Adams and Jefferson in getting the
first office. Van Buren,, who had been
governor Of New York then, as now,
the first state of the Union), United
States senator, secretary of state and
minister to London, deemed his election
as vice-president to be a promotion.
His acceptance of that post unQuestion.
ably cemented the friendship between
much to make him Jackson's successor
four years later.
Some of the leading statesmen of
their day have held the office of vice
president, among them, exclusive of
the seven men who have been men.
toned being Clinton, Gerry, Calhoun,
Richard NJ. Johnson, Breckenridge,
Hamlin, ColfaX and Wilson. A recent
and distinguished governor of New
York-Levi +. Norton held that post
Many others accepted the candidacy
for the office-Everett, Pendleton, Lo-
gan and Thurman among the number
though they failed of election.
Hamilton said in the Federalist that
the vice-presidency would usually be
filled by characters preeminent fol
ability and virtue" 1t was the inten-
ton of the trainers of the government
to make this office really second only
to that of president in dignity and pow
er. No man ought to get it, they be-
lieved, and no man would get it unless
he was of full presidential statur"
Leslie's Weekly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
E5aEQR QR]4l.ERF2S
( !N!'!1l0lR((lER
Birds to Protect the Crops.

No one who desires to protect his
crops against insects should object to
birds getting small share. A young
robin consumes 40 per cent. of ami
nal food more than its own weight In
II hours in it's first stages. A pair OF
cobins having a nest of young ones
will perform a vast amount of work
in season, as each pair will raise from
two to three broods.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
The Nature OF Iier Activity.

Penelope Jopps Is an active club
member. isn't shef"
"Actiyef | think so. She has al
ready this N, nth resigned from three
clubs aud started four new ONES. In
a.aHapolis Journal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
Combination Lamp-Post.

A lamp-post has been introduced In
England which combines a fire hy-
drant, tap and fire alarm box. The
hydrant can be used for fire purposes,
filling watercarts and for street flush
ing. while the small tap can be used
by an individual for domestic water
supply. There is water meter and
siphon at the bottom by which the
water Is shut off from the hydrant,
thus preventing it from freezing.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29
How Crows Talk.

A French gentleman has spent two
winters In the highways and hedges OF
his couatry, learning the language Of
crows. lie says, states Nature Notes,
that these birds have - words. express.
lng here" there" "hot." "co,d. 4"
take care" ARMED man," "A nest"
aud 80 forth.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29

Feed the bees. and feed them early.
so they can seal up their stores during
warm weather. Late feeding Is not
nearly SO good on this account. and
early fed colonies will breed q good
quantity Of young bees that is OF much
Importance in successful wintering.-
A. II. Duff, in Farm, Field and Ftreside.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tion, al1ays pain. cures wind collie. 2hc a bottle
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29

To Cure . Cold in One Day.
TAKE LAxArIvH BRoMo QuININB TABLETS. An
druggists refund the money II It fails to cure.
Z, w, GROWS signature 1s on each box. 25c
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29

Nearly all of the jute mills in India are
now lighted with electric lights, so that
overtime work is possible.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-29

Kissing is almost unknown in Japan. A
mother never kisses her child, a lover never
kisses his sweetheart.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21
PROF. DUKES LECTURE.
Delivered Lust Night Mt Richmond
College.

Delivered Lust Night Mt Richmond
College.
The second Of the series Of faculty lee
lures to be given at Richmond College
during the remaining months of the ses-
sion. was delivered last might by Prot.
Frank w. Duke on Some Phases OF
MIA talernatical Thought -
The discourse was delivered in the
chanel before fair audience and showed
careful preparation and a thorough knowl-
re OF the subject The lecturer said In
part:
ain the lives o. Galyis and Abel was
shown the tendency OF modern scientists
TO depart from classic lines. Mathematics
is an intellectual Ffe and not bound un-
der formal OF dogmauc lines.
Prof Duke went on to show the div1s-
ions of his subject in the development:
FIRST OF analytic and. secondly, OF synthe-
TIC thought.
In algebraic equations the concept guam
1ity Is made to take whole numbers, frac-
lions, positive and negative. and surds or
trrationals. Imaginary forms are to be
seen in the solution Of .he quadradc Tue
Arm degree equation. is still unsolved-
Alter a discussion of the rise OF the new
non-Duclidean Geometry. the lecturer pros
decided I'd. show some of the existing forms
Of mysticism. evidenced In ancient ana
,nadea eyal time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-21
AGreat BARITONE Singer.

Mr. Eduard Won Berggrun, of Vienna.
the leading baritone of the Royal Court
Theatre, Berlin. who is on a visit to this
city, has consented to give. song re-
cital at the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Hall next Monday night. He will
be assisted by Mr. Henry w. Geiger and
a violincellist of wide repute. Mr.. Won
Berggrun's voice is altogether remark
able, and probably the finest baritone
ever heard in the South. A very fine
programme has been arranged, and the
concert promises to be. rare musical
treat. Tickets will be placed on sale to-
day at the music stores, and the sale of
reserved seats will open on Saturday
morning.