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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

They can tell the proper elements to
add to the different soils, and analyses
of fertilizers must meet their require
ments. In their meetings they discuss
the kinds of fruits and plants that are
likely to be best adapted to our soil
and which are likely to prove most
profitable Not content with this, they
have branched out into the field Of
transportation, and are having some
thing to say regarding that service
which is so vital 10 their interests.
During the last quarter century
farming in lower Delaware has under
gone a complete transformation. The
garden now covers a field, and the
bunch of fruit trees kept for family
use has widened until it covers many
acres, and the product is now sent to
the great cities There are crops I'M
der scientific cultivation that formerly
were either unknown. or were regard
led as curiosities.
A number OF agencies have been at
work in arousing the farmer to an in
yestigation of the problems of his call
ing, and one Of the most important Of
these was the influx Of farmers from
Northern States, which began soon af-
ter The close of the Civil War. Hun
dreds of persons, weary of the stony
hillsides of New York and New Eng
land, purchased farms in Kent and
Sussex, and began the experiment of
raising fruits and trucks for the city
markets. In many instances they fail
ed, and their farms We're seized under
the mortgages they were unable to pay.
But many prospered, and through con-
tinued experiment, with alternating
successes and failures, began a reyolu-
ton which has been going on ever
since The more progressive natives
profited by their efforts, and were not
long in seeing the advantages of the
new regime.
Much has been done i'm recent years
by the Experiment Station at Delaware
College. and the cordial relations be-
tween the farmers and its staff we
ANlt may tolNluuts lNlfIt many DlOD-
lens are solved which the farmer can
not solve for himself. and the lectures
which these gentlemen are giving from
time to time on matters of everyday
interest to agriculturists. bring the
latest scientific truths home to the
minds of the farmer. Then. too the De-
partment of Agriculture has become of
more practical use. and no longer con-
fines its efforts to the distribution of
seeds Of questionable antecedents. ats
publications are OF scientific and prac-
teal value, and instead of grazing the
wood-shed. as in former days, now are
at the elbow OF the progressive farmer. |
There is reason for the belief THAT
this greatest OF Delaware industries is
taking on a new phase, and that it will
have a better reward in the future |
than in the past Our farming will be
done, not only with Drawn and muscle, |
but with brains and Judgment. The
scientific agriculurist has come to
stay.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
APPROACH OF FEBRUARY IA AROUSES
THOUGHTS. OF GOOD. ST. VALENTINE

many other depredatiOns which would
win immediate dismissal for the school
boy of today. Sometimes the doors
were nailed so securely that it took
hours to unbar them and then of course
it was impossible to hold school"
But, as Kipling suggests, all that is
put behind us, long ago and far away,
and the school children of this century
have advantages undreamed of by the
boys and girls Of even generation
ago
If there is one class of people who
is not rejoiced at the approach of St.
Valentines Day it is the letter car
rieIs, for their burdens are materially
increased on that day. Instead of di-
minishing the old-time fashion OF
sending valentines seems to have in
creased, and in these days
the souvenirs of the season
are extremely pretty and ar
tistic. The latest idea is the poster
valentine" They are of dark green
and red partridge paper and are col
ored with clever comic drawings. But
the old-fashioned love token still en-
joys a good share of popularity. One
of the most novel of these is in the
shape of a violin. 1t has a pulled silk
centre and the neck is decorated in
black and gold. The strings are Of
gold tinsel and the bridge of satin.
The cleverest comic valentine is a
plain sheet of light blue paper on which
is written:
TO MY VALENTINE.
There is one girl who is all to me,
Whose heart / know is mine;
Her name is written here below,
And that sweet name is
Below this a section of the paper is
folded over and caugth with two red
waters. On breaking the seal and un-
folding the paper to discover the name,
one is confronted by the word Rub
Der" printed in black type.
Ellen Orr.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

Now that February is upon us,
thoughts Of young men and maids, and
maybe older men and matrons are
turning to St. Valentines Day. OF
course sweethearts and lovers think
Of the exchange of valentines-bits Of
lace, paper or satin and verse of a SEN
timental nature, boxes of candy,
punches Of flowers. books or any other
pretty trifes conscience and pocketbook
may dictate; others consider the par
ties. cards and feasts that now are al
most universally given in honor Of
good old Saint Valentine However,
it is more than probable that there will
not be so many of the latter affairs
this year. as Lent begins so early, Ash
Wednesday, as matter of fact, falling
on the twelfth.
But the day is becoming too great an
ally of Cupid to pass from notice, and
though it did lapse from favor once, il
is regaining its former place in the
regards Of the American people. There
used to be a curious custom regarding
the day in Sussex county, which of later
years has been relegated, with num-
erous other things, to the limbo of the
past. The big boys" of the schools,
which were not graded in those days,
1t their imperative duty toI
enforce a holiday and they took it upon
themselves to keep out, lock out orr
throw out the teacher Sometimes
they threw him out. locked him out
and kept him out. Once, the boys OIL
the old Georgetown school, which ira
dition says was built on the site of an
Indian graveyard, in order to have a.
holiday on st. Valentines day, dis
connected the stove pipe which ran
nearly the whole length of the up
stairs room. from it suspended water
buckets. books, states and divers other
things, quenched the fire in the stove
and tied upon with heavy ropes the
the teachers chair and committed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
WAYFARER'S NOTEBOOK
Downfall Of the Wayfarer

The Wayfarer's pride suffered a
great fall recently. He thought it great
fun to describe the acrobatic move
ments and wild gestures of pedestrians
on slippery pavements, but is willing
to bury the Ratchet now. Why? Be
cause the Wayfarer has gone through
the above and speaks from experience.
While walking in Ninth street between
Washington and West, he encounter
ed a decidedly slippery place, but with
all confidence. sailed forth.
When half way across the expanse
his feet took wings and tried to soar,
which resulted in a sore and bruised
body for the Wayfarer. A passerby at
the time might have heard the time
worn remark. WELL wouldn't that
jar you!"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

An aged resident came across an old
account book which he had with
country store, about sixty years ago.
The prices for several articles were
much different from what they are to-
day. He took eggs TO the store ana
got ga cents per dozen in trade, whlle
he paid is cents for black strop mo-
lasses. 12lk cents per pound for pig-tall
tobacco. coffee 1914 cents, and whiskey
1914 cents per quart. The latter was
sold at the stores. and was "a much
better grade than that SOLD today
said he
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
OFFICERS INSTALLED
local HeptaSOphs Perform WOrk for Cen.
treViIle Brethren

On Monday evening a party of Hepta-
sOphs from this city went to Centre
Vile and installed these officers of the
lodge there: w. A. Gallagher. district
deputy archon, performed the cere-
monies connected with the installation,
and was accompanied by j. j. Whit
aclSer John Townsend, Charles Runner.
Marine Thomas, H. L. Lawton, J. w.
Mackey, S. Ferguson and Frank Nc
.Cormick. They were the guests OF
Washington Lodge, No. 119, whose Of
fcers were installed, and after the ex-
|ercises a social time was had. E. E.
Hanna. of this city. had been engaged
for the occasion, and he served an elab-
crate dinner
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
NEW SPAPER OPINION
Filiplnos and Negroes
Nd Indlananolis Journal.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
If IL is the reading of THE Declaration
of Independence that is to be made the
proof of a party's devotion to the prin-
ciples of human freedom, the Journal
would suggest to the irritable and tear
full statesman from Colorado that he
organize a crusade to go Through the
south reading the Declaration to the
hundreds of thousands of negroes that
have been deprived of citizenship with
in the past few years. In all OF the
Southern States, except Arkansas,
Georgia. Kentucky and Tennessee,
Democratic constitutional conventions
lhave deprived tens of thousands OF col
ored citizens Of the right to vote. This
has been done ON the ground of race,
land therefore. in defiance of the the
DRY that "all men are created equal
land have certain inalienable rights.
among which are life, liberty and the
pursuit OF happiness" The party TO
which Mr.. Teller has attached himself
in the section where il mas power, has
deprived a large majority Of the colored
voters of the right to vote, which is
leouivalent TO depriving them Of thcil
lcitizenship. These colored men. II no'
lparticipating in the administration o.
lcivil government. have been familial
with its methods generation after gen
leratiOn The Democrats of the Souu
D declare that they are not qualified 10
b participation I'm popular government
, really because they are not white men
, Now, these same Democrats, or rauhe
; Those of the Teller stripe, are in tear
IOf indignation because the doctrines o
the Declaration of Independence ar
q not applied TO mixed races in the Phil
h lippines that have never known a sem
a iblance OF decent government who ar
4 totally ignorant of the rights of hu
! man beings or OF the powers OF fire.
II government.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
TO HOLD BIG FAIR
Bicycle Club Held Meeting Last Night to
Lay Plans

Members of the Wilmington Bicycle
Club are making extensive arrange
ments for the clubs seventh annual
fair. which will be held in THE Cycle
Academy, from March 10 to March %.
IL promises TO be the largest and most
novel fair in the history of the club.
Every booth will be used by the club.
"A meeting of the club members was
held last night. and committees named
to arrange for the work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
DISHES AT HIS BOARDING

house because he did not get Lynch's
Tea and Coffee. at every meal. We have
SOC, Coo. and 75c. pound; English
Breakfast, coo. pound; Lptons Tea;
.Tetleys Tea in packages. A fine drink
ing Coffee at zoe. h.; Java and Mocha,
Soc. b.; 8 lbs. 81. You get the same
quality at either store. Lynchs, S. w
Cor. King and Eighth Sts.; N. w. Cor
Madison and Fourth SITS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

assumed responsibilities that never can
i'm honor be repudiaHed And the
sooner Congress translates knowledge
of this into legislative action, the bet
ter will it be for all concerned, more
particularly the party represented at
Washington by the majority. There
are forces stronger than the strongest
lobby. Even barbed wire fences can
not materially aggregate the horrors OF
starvation Brooklyn Eagle.
The next senator from Illinois will
enjoy the same kind of advantage Mr..
German possesses. He will be cordially
welcomed for the man he succeeds. if
for no other reason.-Kansas City Jour-
nah.
Some people seem surprised because
the Hon. Charles A. Towne has open
ed an Office in Wall street But, Of
course he is there merely to study the
antics of the money power at short
Plain Dealer.
General Wheaton needed only to
have the politicians begin throwing
bricks at him in order to be recognized
as an able soldier Chicago News.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
TAFT AND THE PHILIPPINEs

If anyone wishes a fair and compre-
hensive idea of the actual state of af-
fairs in the Philippines he should read
the reports of the testimony which
Governor Taft is giving before the
Senate Committee from day to day.
Judge Taft is a man of high character
and unquestioned integrity, and added
to This is a training which has en-
phasized a naturally judicial tempera-
ment. He appears not as a special
pleader. but as one who is perhaps the
best informed man on the Philippine
situation. and throughout his testi-
mony there is an apparent honesty
and a directness which cannot be ques-
toned
He says: "The insurgents believed
that If Mr.. Bryan should be elected
there would be a change of policy, and
the islands surrendered, placing those
who were in instruction in charge,
but when Mckinley was elected there
was a feeling that there would be an
indefinite retention of the archipelago,
and that the system then in force
would be continued" And we must
remember. too. that the Democratic
orators and their press constantly ex-
pressed sentiments that would lead to
that conclusion.
Discussing the effect of the guerilla
warfare. Governor Taft said it often re-
suited in the murder of the Filipinos
themselves. 81 venture to say" he
continued that there is not a Filipino
general or commanding officer who
could not be convicted of responsible
ity for the killing Of their own peo-
pie"
In reply to a question by Senator
Patterson as to the practice of the
Macabebes. Governor Taft warned the
committee and others against accept
ing without a great degree Of allow
ance the statements made in private
letters. He considered most of these
untrustworthy. judging from what he
had seen Of them. In general, it was
to prevent retaliation by
private soldiers under all circum-
stances. AS a rule American prison
ers were treated well by the FiIpinos.
This. so far as he knew was uniform
ly true of the Filipino officers who
were high in command. There were
some cases to the contrary on the part
of subordinate Filipino officers.
Senator Patterson asked whether
the witness did not consider that even
a small number Of people who were
waging a war for independence do not
deserve consideration at the hands of
the American army. Governor Taft
said that the great majority of the
people of the islands desire peace, and
that the insurgents by their acts were
the mass of the people from
settling down and earning a quiet liv-
ing Instead of being allowed to do
this they were kept under a system of
terrorism. which should be stopped.
The testimony of Governor Taft is
certain to knock the props out of many
an anti-imperialistic argument His
statement that only guerrilla warfare
exists and that a majority of the peo-
pie are earnestly DESTROYS of peace,
shows that when everything is consid-
cred. the American army has done
wonderful things, having virtually ac-
complished what Spain was unable to
do through several centuries.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
MIn sen Carload Of Horses

Jester & Mcdaniel will sell a carload
of sound Western horses at the stables.
No. 419 West Front street, this after
noon. The horses are suited for any
purpose.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
To Repair Bridgetender's Office

The Building Committee of Levy
Court has ordered repairs made to the
bridgetender's office. on Third street
bridge. and the work OF making re-
pairs will begin next week. The posts
Of the Office have become loose ana
the building sways to and fro during
a wind storm.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

Day Committee Again Defeated
BY a score of 1855 to 2,1Ss, the first
bowling team of the Young Mems
Christian Association defeated the Day
Committee last evening. This is the
second victory for the first team.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
WEDNESDAY,. FEBRUARY ., 1902

WEATHER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Fair and cold Tomorrow: lncreas-
ing cloudiness. probably snow, fresh
winds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05
Whist Club Loses a Game

The Wilmington Whist Club bowling
team lost a game last evening to the
Erskine team. in Norristown. The
score was 2.25S TO 2,257.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

II is a poor rule that does not work
both ways. What the Cubans have
been compelled TO conccde must pro-
woke concessions. The literal truth is
that we have solemnly and irreyocabiy
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE TO
CHICAGO AND THE NORTH
WEST. BALTIMORE AND OHIO
RAILROAD.
Leave Wilmington, Delaware Ave
nue. station, daily, S.04 a. nj. and $40
D. m. arriving Chicago $50 a. m. and
$50 p. m, connecting with the Colo
RADIO and California limited express
trains.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

Read the Evening Journal for all
the news.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-05

Entered at the wilmington postofhce as
second-class matter.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-11

Although the Stimson slate had
been deemed impregnable by its fran
ers, it was badly shattered when il
came to the nomination of secretary
of state. Fred Bailey was TO have
the place but Lake county had "A can
didate in the person of Horace w.
Havens, and the outside counties
joined in. Bailey was defeated aud
Hayens secured the coveted place on
the ticket Arapahoe retaliated by
securing Harry Insley's nomination
for state auditor.
For treasurer James N. Carlile of
Pueblo won in walk over Senator
Jefferson of Routt. For attorney
general the contest was more heated,
but Clusters candidate, Judge Schwei.
sert won out. In the squabble over
the nomination of superintendent of
public instruction, Mrs. Grenfell
came out with flying colors. At three
O'Clock this morning Alva Adams was
made the unanimous choice of the con e
vention for congressman at large.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-11
STRATTON STILL ALIVE.
He is Holding His Own But no Hope
Entertained.

Colorado Springs, Sept. ll-W. S.
Stratton has shown little change in
his condition since last night, Since
midnight he has been in a
semi conscious condition, and If any
change has occurred at all it is not
for the better, a physician is con.
stantly at his bedside. so that any
new symptom would be remarked al
once, The Doctors express NO hope
of his recovery.
About 10 O'Clock yesterday report
gained circulation here that Mr..
Stratton was dead, aud it is under
stood the report was sent out to state
papers. The source of the rumor can
not be determined
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-11
Clergyman's Strange Pact.

In order TO obtain possession Of a
plot of land for the enlargement OF
the Methodist Episcopal church OF
Strattford. Conn, Rev. Royal W.
Ray mond, pastor of the church, has
signed contract to listen for ten
hours 10 dissertation on Science,
Nature and Religion" by Thaddeus f
Peck, the owner of the land, says a
Bridgeport lConn. dispatch to the
Philadelphia Press. Mr.. Peck who
ioes not believe in revealed religion,
links he has u fair chance of con
serting Pasort Raymond because, ac-
rording to the contract that has been
duly signed, sealed and delivered.
Pastor Raymond is obliged by the
terms Of the document to he an Eat
tentive, honest listener.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-11

The above telegram tells the story
of Star of the West company No 4.
U. X. X. of p of this city in the
competitive drill at Colorado Springs
today.
1t is as The Tribune predicted when
the brave knights went forth for the
contest, and we hasten to congratulate
the members of the company individu-
ally on their success.
And the victory won at Colorado
Springs over the other drill COM
papies of the state reflects credit not
alone on the members of the Florence
company, but it shows Captain Harris
to be what we have always believed
him to be, the best drillmaster in the
state.
Florence should be proud of the dis
tinction these brave knights have won
for her, and should at once take steps
to show her appreciation.
The members of Petroleum lodge
No. SO, X. of P. who remained at
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-11
TICKETS NAMED
IN DENVER
Democrats and Populists will
Work Independently.
The Stimson Slate was Broken and
Fred Bailey was Sidetracked---
Alva Adams for Congress-
man at Large,

Denver, Sept 1.-THE following is
the list of nominees that will appear
on the democratic state ticket in the
coming election
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.
GOVERNOR. c Stimson of Teller
Lieutenant Governor Thomas Au.
near of San Juan.
Secretary of State Horace W.
Havens of Lake.
Auditor Harry +. Insley of Arapa-
hoe.
Treasurer-,Iames n. Carlile of
Pueblo.
Attorney General-John q. Schwei.
CERT of Custer.
| superintenaeAt pi Public instrne
Itipn-Mrs Helen l.. Grenfell
For Congressman At Large-Alva
Adams,
After stormy afternoon session
yesterday II was found impossible to
effect fusion, IN rs much as the pop
ulists insisted on the office of secre-
tary of state for their veteran candi-
date d. A. Mills. This was not in
accordance with the Stimson slate
hence the democrats wouldn't yield
The result was that two separate tick
cts were nominated, the populIst be-
ing as follows:
POPULIST NOMINEES.
Governor Frank W Overs of Lake
Lieutenant Governor An
near San Juan.
Tressarer-b' I, Hurt qf Mesa.
Secretary OF Stated. A. Mills of
Arapahoe,
Auditor Matthew j. Layden of FL
Paso.
Attorney General Charles c. Post
of Clear Creek.
Superintendent of Public Iustruc-
tion-Helen l.. Grenfell of Gilpin.
Regents of the State University
Clark Walker, MICHAEL Blythe.
Congressman First District-John
+. Shafroth,
Congressman Second District-John
G. Bell.
Congressman at Large X. H..
Northcutt.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-11

home should at once take steps to
properly greet the boys upon their re-
turn The yictors will arrive here at
O'Clock tomorrow. Can't WE have
the band out and have "a crowd at the
station to let the boys know we are
proud of them:
Let's have something doing.
The crack companies of the state
were in the contest, the Florence
company wrestling the championship
from the Denyerites. Florence won
first place with an almost faultless
drill, the standing being 90. SO per
cent. 1t lacked only l2 of one per
cent of being perfect
The Colorado Springs company was
second, Ralph Talbot company of Dem
yer. third, and the Queen City com
pany of Denver, former champion, was
shut out
Three cheers for the Florence
Knightsl
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-11

All sewing machine supplies. oil.
needles, etc, II. Fl. Preston, agent
for the Singer. Rock Island Terrace
43rf
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-11
FLORENCE KNIGHTS ARE VICTORIOUS
Colorado, Springs, Sept. u, 1902.

Colorado, Springs, Sept. u, 1902
The Florence Trbune
Florence first prize Of $500. Standing was
SO 8SIO0 per cent Colorado Springs got second place
Will be home on No 5, Friday.
, A. j. HARRIS, Captain.