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Evening journal., 1904-07-26
OSTRICH IS A
FAST TROTTER
Immense Bird That Can Cut
a Good Clip on the Race
Track
STANDS OVER NINE FEET IN HEIGHT
specIal to The EvenIng Journal:

Dover, July 26.-P. T. Barnum and
his big show would have been strictly
out of 1t yesterday if he had conduct
ed his aggregation here. for w. W.
Ford. a former citizen of this place, ar
rived on an afternoon train with an Os-
trich which is famous for its racing
qualities. Mr Ford who is manager
of two ostrich farms in the South,
brought BLACK Diamond" the ostrich,
to Dover, as a companion on business
trip and will exhibit the bird at the
Dover baseball grounds on Wednesday.
He will give a speed demonstration.
The baseball game viii be played af-
ter the ostrich is exhibited.
"Black Diamond" a fine specimen,
with a good, long rubber neck, attract
ed a big crowd yesterday. The bird is
from the Hot Springs Ostrich Farm, Of
Arkansas, of which Mr.. Ford is mama
ger. on that farm there are $50 birds.
The other farm is located at Jackson
vile. Fla.
Mr.. Ford, when interviewed by the
Journal correspondent, spoke of the
curiosity as a father would Of a child.
Patting 1t upon the neck as the ostrich
rubber-neoked at an approaching train,
Mr.. Ford said:
THE ostrich affords us great lessons,
particularly to the married people Of
/ America. Ostriches take a long time
to select their mates. but when once
/ they agree to mate with each other,
! the agreement is binding and those
two ostriches travel together and alone
until death does them part. once
mated they stay mated.
"Then, too, think of an American
husband. after working all day. help
ing to do the homework and minding
the babies at night. Yet the male os-
trich works all day for his living and
then in the breeding season he relieves
his wife by sitting all night on her
nest. The female acts faithfully be-
tween morning and evening. feeds and
then comes Off, giving the nest over to
the male bird who sits just as patiently
land covers and turns the eggs just as
efficiently as did his spouse until the
morning feed. The Creator Of all
things was merciful in this as it re-
quires forty-two days and nights
sometimes forty-five, of persistent sit
ting to hatch a brood of the bis
chicks"
Mr.. Ford gave as a reason for the
birds reputation for eating anything
then when once the bird gets anything
in it's mouth it a once slides down thai
long neck. The birds digestion, how.
ever, gives the owners much trouble
as it will not thrive on its food OF cuf
hay, corn, bran and wheat unless some
fruit is added to the diet or medicine
administered.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
CAUGHT ATRANDOM

Ut IS now proposed that there should
be a tax on cats. This seems a
- natural corolary to the proposed
tax on bachelors.-Punch.
The King Of Spain is passionately
fond Of horseback riding. He began
as a boy Of z, and chose a bigger horse
as he grew up.
Senator Depew is credited with the
statement that "a man who has ac-
quired his business qualifications in a
railroad Office will make a success any
where"
Binks-Four thousand Japs were kill
ed by the explosion Of a Russian mag
azine they had taken.
| Jinks-Well, they ought to have
known better than to try to read a
Russian magazine.
Sir Shentung Liang Cheng, Chinese
Minister to the United States, is also
accredited to Mexico, and he is now in
the City Of Mexico to establish the Chi
nese Legation.
"Yes." said Mr.. Borem, I'm disap-
pointed In these shoes. It's funny now
adays how ones things wear out be-
fore one knows t."
yes" replied Miss Weary, with q
yawn, especially ones welcome"
Prince Hohenlohe and his party, wht
have been touring Colorado. declare
that the Rocky Mountain scenery fl
the Centennial State surpqego auy
thing to be found in the Alps.
"Does your club pay any attention L
parliamentary rules?" asked Wig
Wages
"Of course we don't" replied Mrs
Wigwaggs. I'VE don't make them"
Mary Cam, who personally saved tn
lives OF six helpless passengers Of tn
General Slocum. is to get a gold media
and "A purse. She is scarcely II, am
at the time had been out OF the hos
pital only a few days.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
TUESDAY, July a6. 1904
GETTING SAFE AND SANE.

FENHE Morning News dismisses the
gas controversy for the present
with the remark. 1.-THE question
win now likely be dropped until the
Otto Company makes IT, application for
a franchise and then It viii again come
up before the people"
We are pleased TO see that the posi-
ton taken by The Evening journal Is
beginning to appeal TO the intelisences
Of our contemporaries We have said
before. and we say now, that before the
jury Of our citizens here Is at present
nothing in the gas matter to consider.
The ohicers OF the otto Company have
stated unohicially that they want a
gas franchise as condition precedent
10 moving their engine works to Will
mington.
But they have not yet applied to the
Street and Sewer Commission for a
franchise and that is the only author
ity competent TO grant it, Now II all
Of this talk about the matter has beer
in good faith the application is GER
tain 10 be made. and any delay cannot
be attributed TO anything our citizens
have or have not done.
Now how can we intelngently discuss
the question Of granting franchis,
until we know something about iti
terms? And what knowledge of Il,
terms equals that which will be con-
tained in the official application. 1t &,
possible that there are people who
would have the city grant any terms
or any franchise that might be demand.
ed. but these are not safe advisers. No;
the court must wait until there is some.
thing officially before it.
And right here we wish to say tha
neither The Evening Journal nor an.
OF its owners has any direct or indi-
rect interest in either Of the companies
that are parties to this controversy
Any rumor 10 the contrary is a false
hood. When this matter comes up ofh
cially there VIII be many things Z,
weigh and consider, and our sole pur
pose is to conserve the equities Of an
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
ARslTRATE 1T.

GEvERAL days ago we had the
y pleasure Of printing a story from
the Morning News which inn
pressed us that there is no need Of an
improved water system for this city.
The article went on to state that Bac-
teriologist Robin has two bottles filled
from the Brandywlne daily, and these
samples are tested and the germ life
carefully noted. our contemporary
has this to say;
Few people are aware Of the precau-
tons taken by the Water Department
to safeguard the health Of the citizens
'of this city, so far as drinking watersis
concerned, and judging by these pre-
cautions the people need have no fear
lof consuming germ infected water.
The article however, goes on to say
that these tests are made every day ex-
cept Sunday. oh, fatal exception! Tor
people drink water on Sunday as well
as on secular days. In fact, since the
supply Of other beverages is limited on
that day, they probably drink more
Now as Dr. Robin and his bottles are
absent on Sunday what is to prevent
the microbes. ever on the lookout for
mischief, coming down the stream and
into the pipes? We think to make the
protection absolute these bottles should
be filled on Sunday.
And we are not alone in suspectinf
that there is stil danger lurking il
this fluid, for we read in the Ever,
Evening:
The water which we use has beer
pronounced UNIT for drinking and cul
mary purposes. while its unftness 10
the purposes of the bath is recognize,
with disgust by those inclined to clean
llness whenever they use the tub.
Now clearly somebody is wrong. an,
we suggest that since these papers usu
ally agree so we'll they constitute
board of arbitration to sit on the mi
crobes and things, and IL unable T.
agree they might call in a third arbi
trator-say from Grand Rapids Mich
ligan.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
Teach the Boys to swim.

From the Washington Star.
These are the days when the parents
of small boys feel anxious Jest their
offspring may seek deep waters and
come to grief. The youngsters are
commanded not to go swimming. They
are punished II they are caught with
wet hair. Sometimes the shrewd
mother ties peculiar knots i'm the fas-
Jennings Of shoes and clothes and thus
detects the outdoor bathing enterprise
of the boy. Then comes trouble, and
the average boy. having once tasted the
sweets Of a dive in a pool, Will only
await his chance to repeat his adven-
ture. When such a disposition Is dis
covered II is far better that the father
.of so determined a boy instead of pun
ishing him take In hand the lads nata-
tory adventures and escort him person
ally TO the bathing beach, to superin-
tend his swimming The more the
youngster is whipped for his secret
swims the more shrewdly he viii con-
trive to hide them. And in his hiding
he is likely to seek dangerous places
where he cannot be easily seen. His
companions are usually boys Of his own
age, who cannot help him If he gets into
trouble fin the water. He should, OF
course, be kept at home II possible
from such places, but when the water
call is heard in midsummer nothing
short of bolts and bars can keep the
boy swimmer from his plunge. The
bathing beach is provided in large part
just to offset this danger Il is moi
all It should be yet, in point of equip
ment and regulations for its use. but
il is nevertheless an excellent institu-
ton. where every condition is as neu
to safety as possible, and where the
danger to the youngster who goes
swimming alone is reduced to a mimi
,rftra
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
grange Was Two Years Old Yester-
day.

day.
At Bothman's Cafe last night ban-
ouet was given by the Orange Athletic
CLUB in honor of its second anniversary.
The "shipley Herald" an annual pubi-
cation of the club was distributed. Dr.
Frank A. BuclSmaster was POSTMASTER.
Robert H. Taylor, Jr., responded to the
toast. "Our Club" William 4. Bevan,
eT'he Fall Campaign" and Frank NJ.
Trayncr. "By-gone Days" Music was
furnished by Compton's Orchestra aug
mented by Philadelphia talent. The mem-
bers intend making these annual affairs.
Addresses were also made by DR.. II. G..
BucEnaster and w. A. Johnson. Those
present We're:
Wjl:iam F. Bovan. Harvey Draper.
Burton Heal, William A. Joslyn, Law
renee Justice, Edgar Malcom, d. Hayes
Robelen. G.. Norman Palmer, Matthew
w. speigelhalter. Andrew SDeigelhalter.
Jr.. Charles r. Taylor. Walter NJ. smith.
Frank NJ. Traynor. Robert II. Taylor.
Jr.. Harry A, Taylor, Edward f. Buben-
ger. Joseph Nurnberg, John A. Taylor.
Edward Smith, oscar Morrison. Dr..
Frank A. Buckmaster, Dr. Harry G.
Buckmaster, lie Roy Bacon, Christie
Hacaman, James Dickson Leon w.
Crawford, Edward r. McElroy Wilbur
A. Jones, T. Leslie Lewis.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
RACE DoNE7
Not a Bit Of II.

A man who thought his race was run
made a food find that brought him back
to perfect health.
zone year ago I was unable to per-
form any labor, in fact 1 was told by
my physicians that they could do moth
ing further for me. I was fast sink
ing away, for an attack of grip had
left my stomach so weak it could not
digest any food sufficient to keep me
alive.
There 1 was just wasting away
growing thinner every day and weaker
really being snuffed out simply because
could not get any nourishment from
food.
Then my sister got after me to try
1 IGrape-Nuts food which had done much
good for her and she finally persuaded
| me and although no other food had
/ done me the least bit of good my
stomach handled the Grape-Nuts from
I the first and this food supplied the
Inourishment I had needed. In three
months 1 was so strong l moved from
/ Alhanv TO san Francisco and now on
lmv three meals Of Grape-Nuts and
cream every day am strong and Wig
orous and do fifteen hours work.
world could do as / do. eat three meals
Of nothing but Grape-Nuts and cream
and soon be on their feet again in the
aush of best health like me.
Not only am in perfect physical
health again but my brain is stronger
ana clearer than 1t ever was on The
old diet. hope you win write to th'
names I send you about Grape-Nuts fol
In want to see my friends well anc
strong.
aJust think that a year ago l was
dying but today, although am over q
wears Of age most people take me to b'
less than 40. and / feel Just as youii
lasI look Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Greek, Mich.
There's a reason.
look for the little book, "The Roat
10 Wellville" in each pkg.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
DELAWARE COLLEGE
NEWARK, DELAWARE.
Session Of 19o4-5 besirs September
18Th. 1904.

Entrance examinations will be held
at any OF the following named places,
on June nth and 18th, 1904. if notice
is sent to the President: Newark, Mid
dletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford
Georgetown, Lewes, Seaford, Laurel.
Examinations for entrance will be
held in the College on September 18th
and 14th. 1904.
Candidates should preset themselves
for examination in June, as they will
then have opportunity TO make up at
the examination at the College in Sep
.tember any deficiencies that may be
discovered.
Tuition free to all students from
Delaware.
For any information about the Col
lege write to the President. Catalogues
sent upon application.
GEO. A. HRRTER. President.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
Objects to Sunday Shows.

Asbury Park. July EXPEDITIONS
were circulated In all the churches here
yesterday addressed to the beach COM
missioners, protesting against vaude-
Vile performances being given in the
Asbury Avenue Casino on Sunday
evenings. The petitions We're signed by
the pastors and the members Of their
official board. and will be submitted to
the beach commissioners at their neyt
meeting.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
STRONGEST EVIDENCE OF FAITH
z.James Belt Guarantees That Hyomei
Will Cure the Worst Case Of catarrh
In Milminnton.


When one of the most reputable
concerns in Wilmington guarantees
that a medicine viii effect cure or
he will refund the money, it speaks
volumes as to the merits of that rem
edy. II is in this way that u. James
Belt is selling Hyomei. the treatment
that has made so many remarkable
cures of both acute and chronic catarrh
in Wilmington and vicinity
Hyomei is not a pill nor is It a
liquid that has to be taken with a
tablespoon or wineglass. Just breathe
ia by the aid Of an inhaler that comes
IN every outfit and benefit will be seen
from the first treatment.
II destroys all germ life in the air
passages and lungs and enriches and
purifies the blood with additional ozone.
1t cures catarrh of the head and throat,
or of the stomach. liver and Kidneys
Wherever mucous membrane contains
catarrhal germs, there HyOmei will do
its work Of healing. When using this
treatment, the air you breathe will be
found like that on the mountains high
above the sea level where grow bal
samic trees and plants which make the
air pure by giving or volatile antisep-
tic fragrance that is healing to the
respiratory organs.
Complete Hyomel outfit costs but
S1.00. and includes an inhaler. droppei
and sufficient Hyomei for severa
weeks treatment.
Remember that II Hyomei does no
cure you Z. James Belt win refund youi
money. This is a good time TO cur,
catarrh by this natural method ans
prevent catarrhal colds that are S,
common at this season,
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES PLENTY
Market Filled With Good Things to
Eat

She who cannot find some. hing tempt
ing for her table in KiEg street market
must be an exacting housewife. The
whole street is lined with fruit and veg
etables from Delaware fields and or
chards and those articles that are not
yet .ipe IN the Diamond State are sup
piled by the Southern growers.
Among the new vegetables are sweet
potatoes from South Carolina, selling al
fifteen cents a quarter peck. There Is any
quantity Of Georgia waterme,ons here
and the prices are lower than last week
Evening journal., 1904-07-26

The Capture OF an English merchant
man by Russian cruiser. aroused all
England, and the matter had hardly
been adjusted ere Russia sank an
other vessel belonging to the same
country This attitude is inexplic-
able, save on the supposition that
Russia wishes to embron Europe in
order to save her face II is not
likely that public sentiment in Eng
land will tolerate these high handed
proceedings any longer; and the gov
ernment whatever its sentiments
may be, viii be forced into taking
stern measures. The situation is
really grave.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
Extra Session In West vir,ini..

Charleston. ". Va. July 26.-An ex-
ira session Of the West Virginia lcgis-
lature convened today. 1t was called
by Governor White. ostensibly for
bringing about tax reform. Senator
Scott is quoted as saying that it means
a crisis in Republican government In
West Virginia and that one false move
at this time might be the death OF the
Republican party in West Virginia. II
is predicted that the session will last
q month
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
FRIENDS SCHOOL
Fourth and West Sts.,
WiIminaton, Del.
Wilmington, Del.

A high grade preparatory schooi for
boys and girls, fitting for either col q.
lege or business. Students prepared
for any American College or Univer-
sity. Fifteen teachers. Excellent equip
ment. Thorough instruction.
High School, Grammar School,, Pri-
mary and kindergarten Departments
under the care of skilled specialists.
Classical, Literary, Latin Seisntific
and Scientific Courses.
Transportation provided for children
Of the lower grades. Fall term be-
gins Ninth Month (Sept) 10Th. The
principal will be at the school on and
after Ninth Month (Sept) 5th. For il
lustrated catalogue address
HERScHEL a. NORRIS, A. N. Prin.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26

That New Pavement on Thirteenth
street is probably a nuisance now, but
We have assurance that in few
months IL viii show remarkable inn
provement. The shoes left by pedes-
trians and by horses; the cats and
dogs held in its grasp, and the other
articles which find their way into
the streets viii become mixed with
the tenacious liquid now Ia place and
in time we shall have a satisfactory
rnacadam.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
No. Rroknn bv a EalI.

Rochester. y. Y. July 26.-William
Glover Of Tonawanda has been killed
at Little Valley. Cattaraugus county
lie was working on the second story
Of building when crane which was
being used TO hoist timhers broke and
he was thrown from the second story
TO the ground. breaking his neck in the
Coll
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
DR., JACOBSON MAKES STATEMENT
He Understands That r. N. crawley
Will Issue the Book.

DR.. A. j. Jacobson, proprietor Of the
Frele Presse. states that R. n. Crawley,
who solicited for the book which was to
be issued in the name of That paper, in
tends to issue the book. His address, the
doctor says is No 927 walnut street,
Philadelphia The patrons of the plan
must look to him for the book.
The statement is made that the Freie
Presse never received any of the money,
the cuts or the copy for the publication.
and the whole matter was managed by
Mr.. Crawley, who still has the material.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
crPu1cr-

crde1s for The Evening Journal may be sent d.
rect to the paper or TO the nearest news agent.
n the city itis served by authorized agents. and
,li orders received thefeirom wili be turned over
70 them
If delivery Is irregular. notify carrier or agent
firreruisrities i continue. notify The Evening
Journal
Persons leaving the city temporarily should have
The Evening Journal forwarded 70 them and thus
keep in touch With local happenings. Send orders
direct 70 the office.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
Trolley Cars Srash.

In trolley collision last night the front
end of a stanton car and the rear end Of
"a Maryland avenue car were demolished.
The motorman OF the Stanton car lost
control on account of the down grade
and slippery rails. No one was injured
but Presiding Elder A. S. Mowbray and
Miss Agnes Mowbray were badly shaken
up.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
Out For a week,s crniss-

with jolly party out for a weeks
cruise down the Delaware the schooner
sand Snipe left this city yesterday
morning. The start was made from the
South Side Of the Christiana at C
O'clock Bathing, fishing and Grabbing
viii be the order.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26

the party" Addicks can display that
motto to the National Committee. Alice
can parade it in the Senate and Judge"
Bradley can wear It as a badge as he
notifies Mr.. Roosevelt OF his nomina-
tion.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
WeII.known Woman Dead.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Dover, July 26.-Miss Mary Learned,
sister Of II. Dexter Learned, Well
knowa farmer Of near Dover, fell down a
flight Of stairs at Mr.. Learned's home,
seriously injuring her. No limbs were
broken, but it is feared that Miss Learned
has suffered internal injuries.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
EDITORIAL OPINION
Inspirina.
lhe somervllle Ionrnal.

From the somerville Journal.
In these days OF women's clubs, how
inspiring II is to go down the street
in a fashionable section Of the city at
II o'clock in the morning, and think
that In almost every house you pass
there is a woman sitting with inSy FIN
gers al her desk writing a paper about
something.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
Two Americans Were Killed.

El Paso. Tex. July 2G.-FrancIsc
Mallen. Mexican consul, has receive
a Telegram from f. Canado, govcrno
OF Sinaloa. confirming the report tina
two Americans were killed at Aqua
Calientes by Senor Torres and addin
that a rigid investigation has been Of
dered.r
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
coMMttNfcArloNs

Brief communications on all subjects
OF interest, temperate In their nature
and signed by the writer (name not to
be published unless desired) are alway'
welcome.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
AnVERT1slNG RATES

DISPLAYED n cents per inch. Discounts or
continued advertising viii be forwarded on apph'
cation.
CLASSIFIED. Situations Wanted. Free
Boarding or Rooms to Rent. y cent a wore.
Heip wanted y cent word
Real Estate. lsolidl. = cent a word.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
EDUCATIONAL.
George School
Under management Of

Society of Friends. Beautifully
located north OF Philadelphia. Extensive
grounds. Large farm. New gymnasium.
running track and athletic field. College
and business preparation. For illustrated
catalogue, address Jos. S. Walton. Prin..
m1-s1-eod George School. Pa
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
LovELoRN eRAssAwAY.

TENRY GRAssAwAY DAVIS
promises to add his share Of
the picturesque to the CAM
paisn Grassaway. a gay young wild
over Of eight-one. proposes to take un-
to himself wife. Hereafter nobody
need ask whats in a manner" Youth,
verdancy, freshness-all are suggest
ed by that middle name.
Roosevelt has been accused Of be-
ing impetuous and rash. but It is claim
ed that he IS SOLDERING and is gaining
poise with years and experience; 80
may Grassaway Davis. Something
must be allowed for youth. and the
statesman from West Virginia may be-
come sedate as he grows older.
We remember the popularity that
came to Cleveland when while Presi-
dent he entered the married state. The
whole country doffed its hat and wish
ed him joy. And a wedding Of the
youthful candidate for the Vice-Presi-
dency would probably make him a cam
didate for the higher Office at the ma
ture age OF eighty-fve. Here is cam
paign material for popularity that out
ranks the red bandana episode.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
Turkish Bath BUILDING Sold.

The Turkish bath building al the south
west corner Of Third and shipley streets
has been sold to contractor George Sharp
for se550.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26
Got of at Wrong Station.

Chester. Pa. July 26. BLACK Dia-
mond," a trotting ostrich from Arkan-
sas. on its way TO Dover. was put OF
at Chester by mistake yesterday after
noon. The bird can trot or pace a mile
IN 2.10.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26

The sleutk OF the Every Evening who
has been doing" the summer resorts
of Michigan, and incidentally collect
ing material for the biographies Of
former citizens Of that state, owes
it to the people OF Wilmington TO re-
late some Of the incidents OF his trip.
II may appear today II not we shall
stop our paper.
Evening journal., 1904-07-26

their position IS neither easy nor COM
Portable. It is much better 10 drop
the balancing pole and get down to
earth and march along on one side or
the otherDon't wriggle; you are for
Addicks or you are not; which is IT?