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Evening journal., 1905-07-17
MONDAY. JULY u 1905.
sucKLINe CARS

A BAD wreck TO the new lS-hour
L A flyer on the Pennsylvania rail-
road on Saturday was imminent but
did moi occur because the express train
held to the tracks. The cause was the
bucklins of a freight train ON the ad-
joining track. shifting car across the
path Of the flyer The express seems
TO have cut through the obstacle, and
TO this the avoidance Of a catastrophe
is attributed.
II viii be remembered that the re-
cent terrible wreck at Harrisburg was
caused in the same manner, but in
that case the shifted car contained ex-
plosives. Now it would seem time to
pay some attention to the proper hand
ling Of freight trains. since they are
coming to constitute a menace to pas
ssnger trafic
There is no danger from the in
creased speed at which certain trains
on the trunk lines are run. providing
tir AiuNh1 are III 6oNA NiAtl anu are
kept clear. But open switches. broken
rails and buckled freirhts are men
ace to even the locals
There appears TO be dissatisfaction
10 the safety couplers used on freight
trains. but in the instance we note. tn,
chief dimculty appears 70 have beer
arlack or air brakes on most or tn
cars on the freight train: and as thu
speed Of the rear cars could not b,
checked and the engine was reversed
the cars in the middle were forced from
The freight track. We are not told
whether the length Of the train had
anything to do with H. but the tendency
with the modern powerful engines is tC
make up trains OF such number q
cars that their momentum is bard t.
overcome.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
THE eoYs IN CAMP.

II HE recent annual encampments Of
i the Delaware National Guard
have added materially to the efficiency
of these home defenders. They not
only receive the training necessary IN
military life hut as it harmonizes with
the training received in the Regular
Army in time OF national peril the two
forces could work together in har-
mony.
Before the civil War we had no mill
tia worth mentioning. and the result
was that many weary months had to
be spent at the outbreak of hostilities
in drilling the raw recruits. During
the last thirty years each Of the States
has had its militia but there was little
system in the organization. a lack of
discipline and no attempt at uniformity
until within the last four years.
But now the theory that true mill
tary rules shall govern prevails. The
national government regards the State
military organizations as Lts second
line Of defense. and the states require
military discipline and the real work
OF soldiers.
Consequently. these annual encamp-
ments are not picnics. But neither
should they contemplate endless
drudgery In large sense they are
practical military schools which IL con-
Quoted properly are enjoyed by the mer
and teach lessons that at any time may
prove of value to the state
For the purpose Of these state mil
ltary organizations is broader thar
many think. Not only do they provid,
for adequate defense against possibl,
riots and disorders al home and act a.
a secondary defense for the nation
but they keep in touch with mnltar,
lanairs and in training a large body o
intelligent and active young men. VIII,
In case Of war would be prepared t.
step from the ranks to form and drn
troops composed Of raw recruits.
The State is TO be congratulated OF
the fact that she has SO many volun
tsers. foT there is practically no com
penEation FOR their services
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
NOT IN TIE SMART SET.

II HE blackmail charges OF Edwin M.
j Post against Charles H. Ahle OF
New York. and indirectly against. Town
Topics. promise to reach an interest
ing stage soon. "Fads and Fancies"
was 10 contain the biographies OF the
smart vel, pleasantly Favored II they
subscribed for the book. but full Of gall
il they refused,
Each book was to coat the publishers
$50 and the subscriber $500. leaving a
nics little profit on each of s145O. The
hrst instalment Of $500 has been paid
BY very many persons representing the
Four Hundred OF New York: and. pre-
sumably, in each instance the consid-
Grafton was not what was 10 be put IN
but what was 70 bs kept out.
District Attorney Jerome has secured
the list of subscribers and expects
SONS interesting revelations wher
they come TO testify as to the induce
nents made to get them to subscribe
10 the book.
But the publishers contend that &
was TO be bona fde publication. ant
IN evidences Of this. they point out tha
they had offers Of cash from persons
who wanted 10 have their names in
cluded but that they refused bscaus
the social prominence Of the applicant
DID not measure up TO the require
standard.
Among the rejected we notice IN
names OF Charlie schwab and John Ed
ward Addicks. Now this appears lik
dissemination. Could not a pretty lit
tie tale have been made up Tor each {
these gentlemeng Mr.. schwab ono
drew a salary of 100000 year an
did something 10 the gambling line .
Monte Carlo; and Addicks has bee
somewhat noted for his entertainment
81 Newport and in tEe s4lstscrst
old home Of the calverts Of Marylan
When il comes to writing biegrapf
xalh Tree HIND al elimination. sv,
the meztion Of such names might !
made in a manner as not to call Z
fhA 3EtsFference- -ef Anthony Cpmstpc
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
SQUIRRELS MEMORY
For Places Where It Has Buried Nuts
II Is Very Remarkable.

For Places Where II Has Buried Nuts
II Is Very Remarkable.
zone Of the many familiar sounds Of
the summer woods is the rattling bark Of
the red squirrel" writes an observer.
''The tones of his voice are varied. and
there is great difference between his
angry bark. his cry of fear. the chattering
monologue with which he addresses an
intruder on his domain. the running fire
of repartee which is the constant accom-
paniment OF the antics Of pair at play,
and the long, rattling rollcall which he
utters apparently from sheer enjoyment
of the sound or as a challenge to some
unseen enemy Of his own tribe, and which
reverberaies through the woods often
with sufficient force to carry the sound
for as much as half or, three-quarters
OF a mile. If we listen for an instant
when we hear one OF these challenges
sent forth we may hear IL answered from
distant point. so family that we cannot
be certain that Il is not an echo. Some
other male has heard the challenge. and
answered. and we may be fairly certain
that they are Fastening toward each
other. each with the intention Of anni-
hila.ing his foe or at least teaching him
lesson.
GRAY SQUIRRELS, unlike most of the ro-
dents. do not hibernate in the winter time
hut are abroad and very active during
most Of the season. Their nests are then
in hollow trees But they usually leave
these retreats in March, and build a'r'er
and less vermin infested abodes Of leaves
and tVirs in the treetops. If you can
watch a gray squirrel gathering nuts in
the fail YOU will see him take nut in
his cheek pouch and hop along the ground
testing IL every few yards with his front
feet. when he has found a spot entirely
10 his liking he will scoop out a shallow
hole and. placing his nut in it. will cover
II IN with the loose earth This he vii
stamp down and restore to its former con
dition by scraping the loose leaves ano
small stones over Il.
..This performance ha repeats again anc
again ia thai and other localities, until b.
mas hidden away Ia this manner a large
quantity Of nuts, one squirrel o ten bury
lag several hundred. Ia the winter as h,
needs them. he unearths these nuts, an,
n is wonderful how unerringly he can q
10 his various caches even though, ..
frequently happens. they may all be GOV
srsd with foot OF more Of snoT-"-chi
cage Nevs.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
GHfEhOF
HANCOCK DROWNED
Miss Lawrence, of New York,
a Victim Near Easton,
Md.
.SHE TAINTED WHILE BATHING

Easton. Md. July 1.-THE pleasure
trip of Miss Gwynn Lawrence. 15 East
Ninetieth street, New York City, G.ho
was visiting Miss Violet LnCkwo0& at
the Villa. about three miles enan
Easton, came to a sad ending o. @Rt-
urday afternoon by the drowning OF
the young lady in Miles river.
Miss Lockwood, Miss Lawrence and
Mr. Peter Weatheral. of Boston, who
is also Miss Loclwood's guest, went
for a bath in the river within a little
distance from the Villa.
After being in the water for a short
while it was suggested by one Of the
party that they swim across the river.
which is not wide, to the home Of Nc
Kenzie Goldsborough. Miss Laawrence.
not by any means an expert swimmer.
thought it better that she stay Oh The
Villa side and let her companions
swim over.
Miss lockwood and Mr. Weatheran
started, but when about halfway across
glanced around to see what Miss Law
renee was doing. To their amazement
she was nowhere to be seen. They re-
versed their course and returned TO see
what was wrong. Not finding her upon
the shore they went to the house, but
she was not there. lmmedlAtely
search was begun and after two hours
of dragging the river the body was 10
Gated but a short distance from the
shore. It was believed that she was wa
ding around near the shore and got in
water a little deeper than she thought
and tainted as there were no cries for
help. This supposition has been veri-
/ fed since the acidenct.
Miss Lawrence was Is years of age
and the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Lawrence. of New York. She was q
granddaughter of the late Gen. Win
field Scott Hancock. She moved in
the highest social circles in New York
city and In Europe where she finished
her education. Although in the water
three hours, when her body was re-
covered il was perfect and bore no
marks of having been molested by fish-
At the time of the drowning Mrs. II.
lC. Lockwood was in Easton awaiting
the arrival of the $50 train frow New
York, upon which Miss Helen sherman
land Robert Merritt, of that city, came
to Join a house party Of New York
friends, who were 10 spend some time
as Miss Loci1wood's guests at the Villa
and were greatly shocked when told
that Miss Lawrence had been drowned.
The body was sent to New York to-
day.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
to free themselves from the pass ctirse
in politics and government.
The Worlds Umpire.
srom The London Express.

From the London Express.
1t may be doubted whether the history
OF the world affords any just parallel to
the position at present occupied by the
President as the arbtet Of European af-
fairs. Upon Mr.. Roosevelt. as mediator
in The mos, tremendous struggle Of mod
cfn times. is centred the ANXIOUS interest
of every European chanceilery. The set
tIement Of the Far Eastern war has long
been dreaded by those who are respon-
slble for keeping the ring" and now
that peace has come at least within the
range of discussion, they look hopefully
to the cool Judgment of an independent
spectator who is unfettercd by the rami-
ncations ard complications OF European
international politics. II is now also evi-
dent that Mr.. Roosevelts good Offices
have been sought by the parties chiefly
concerned in the arrangement of the
Moroccan difficulty. With such momen-
tous interests committed to his charge,
The Presidents position may be said to be,
# not one Of commanding influence, GER
,ainly one which carries with it tremen-
dous possibilities for good.
From the European point Of view this
new factor for the adjustment of delicate
international problems may be cordially
welcomed. In its capacity as world
power the great Republic, comparatively
short though its history has been, has in
troduced methods which for straightfor-
wardness of purpose and directness of
aim compare most favoraby with the
more ancient European diplomacy. But
the policy of forthwith is peculiarly
identified with the personality of the Pres
ident himself Not every man could have
attained the power which Mr.. Rooss-
welt now wields and no better testimony
TO the confidence which is reposed in his
sagacity could be required than the pres
] ent situation.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
THE WAR.

Advices from Toxic are to the ef-
feet that the Japanese are now COM
pletely in control Of Southern Sagha-
lin. They defeated the Russian forces
on July - taking prisoners, guns and
ammunition
The Russians have been driven
northward out of Korea, now holding
but two positions south of the Tumen
river. II is said that a large force is
advancing from Vladivostok, with a
view Of checking the Japanese advance
beyond the Tumen.
Captain Bougouin. a Frenchman re-
siding in Toxic. who was convicted of
being a spy was pardoned by the Mi
kado.
RUSSIA.
The meeting Of the zemstvoists in
Moscow this week promises to be far
reaching in its influence. The DELAY
OF the Tsar in granting promised re-
forms will be protested against. and
Bouligin's reform plan will be de-
.nounced. Owing to the prominence of
the persons connected with the move
ment there is little likelihood of gov
eminent interference. despite the pro-
hlpluon or the meeting.
SPORTING.
Automobile Club Of France w a vote
OF % TO IA decided not to- compete for
the Bennett Cup in 1906, and will re-
turn the trophy to the donor. The
United States Circuit Court handed
down a decision which, it is expected.
VIII affect the motor car trade.
Crescent city Jockey Club an
nounced that it will spend 500. 600 in
undermining its race course at New
Orleans.
Nash Turner the American Jockey
rode Finassen. the winner of the Pres
ident of the Republic stake. valued al
$4,000 on the Maison Lafitte track.
MISCELLANEOUS.
According to his physician. Colone
ID. b. Henderson, ex-Speaker of the
national House of Representatives. i,
lsuHering from paresis, following a mar.
laiytic stroke sustained some time ago
Gus. Seii'
Agents Of the beef trust are renorte,
TO be in Argentina with view 10 oh.
tanning control of the immense bea
loutput OF that country.
Two trainmen were killed in a Nrecl
ON the Norfolk and Western Railroad
near Midvale Va.
= In an Interview. Governor Hoch. Re
publican, of Kansas. Doomed" Gov
q ernor Folk Democrat, Of Missouri TO
p the Presidency.
Amid the salutes Of a fleet OF rive
and seagoing craft and the cheers n
multitude. the exploring shin Roose
NeN sailed from New York on II
lsearch for the North Pole.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
LEFT HATS AT HOME
Italian Women censursd by Priest for
Entering Church Without Headgesr

The Rev. John +. Connolly, of st.
Thomas r. G. Church. was called upon
at the late mass yesterday 10 enforce
a traditional rule of the Catholic
Church. He had just concluded read
ing the feasts of the week, when three
Italian women, accompanied by two
children, entered the edifice hatless.
The priest stopped and addressing
the women i'm their own language told
them their action in coming to church
without their headgear was disrespect-
ful. The latter Immediately left and
Father Connolly explaining to those IN
THE church said. mo woman should
go to church with an uncovered head
ST Paul teaches us that"
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
CHEAP wHlsk-

xATE HEAR great deal regarding
w the recent disorders down the
state occurring principally on Satur-
day afternoons and nights. Ftmlly the
true offender has been found and the
blame properly placed. His name is
cheap whiskey" So much stress is
placed on the qualifying word that we
are led to assume that good" whiskey
is the remedy II this supposition is
wel-founded. then by legislative enact
ment we should establish the grades
that may be sold. Indeed this has
been done in certain countries
Butt here is ever present in a man
an impulse to prescribe for his neigh
bor. II two men drink whiskey and
one feels himself called upon TO crit-
else the other for some regrettable
be does not lay it to the
whiskey. but to the other fellows
brand This cheap" whiskey is p ter
rible thing but the hne h--nds sold
across mahogany bars are inspiritins
and benehciaH Ergo let the poor man
give up his booze. since he cannot buy
the article such as gentlemen use.
How expert we are in placing the
responsibility for human errorsl The
devil used to be most convenient per-
sonage. No wonder he was pictured
as sleepless and tireless. since he
to bear the sins and blun'trs Of the
race. but some way he is credited with
fewer human failings these days. and
we need substitutes.
We hold a somewhat different view.
II men make practice of brawling
and Of breaking the peace We are in
clined to say that BILL Smith" or 'Tom
Jones" did IT, and to bold Smith or
Jones accountable. It occurs TO US
that there is a great deal of reforma-
ton by indirection. who. for instance.
is responsible for the political and
financial rottenness of Philadelphia q?
Durham? No. McNichole No. The
system is responsible and they are its
victims. or II man corrupts a great
Part Of the Delaware electorate. is he
responsible? No. all parties with the
money do il. and he is only the in
strument of custom. II man steals
your chickens. shall you blame him
it,. hi
Thus We avoid all personal response
bility and exercise that charity which
causes our chests to heave in self-ad-
miration. Cheap whiskeyl" That's
as good a beast to bear our burdens as
any other-almost as good as cheap
lcasuistry.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17

II Is Fitting That Lewes, the old town
beside the sea where boys grow up
white sails and funnel wreaths that
nostrfs. and within the sight OF
white sails and funnel wreathes that
trail out oceanward, shuld
have an instinct for the navy. And.
therefore we congratulate Congress-
man Burton Of having secured the ap-
pointment Of two Lewes Joys. and
We congratulate the boys on the fact
that in their examinations they
made good" Heave no. my heart
ies!" Some day when their battle
ships cruise through the Assawamar
Canal as they come TO anchor In
Rehoboth Bay they will fire a salute
in honor of the old town.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
Mr.. ELWOOD TO LECTURE
Will Make a Three Weeks Trip
Through the Central West.

The Rev. Robert A. Elwood, Of Oil
vet Presbyterian Church. has been en-
gagged to deliver lectures in the Gem
tral West before the largest Chautu-
quas and conferences in the country
and will leave today.
He will be gone three weeks and viii
deliver a series of twenty-one lectures
one each day. Final negotiations were
made with him on Saturday and he
Immediately began to prepare for his
tour.
The first lecture delivered will be
before the Joliet. Illinois. Chautauqua
lon Tuesday. and among the other
places to be visited will be Davenport
Iowa. and Rock Island. Illinois, Kan
sas City and Princeton, Missouri.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
MISUNDERSTANDING roads.


German is ahead I'm novelties of a
charitable nature. In Haschmann
prizes are offered yearly for the men
who will marry the ugliest and most
crippled women, and for women over
40 years who have been Tilted at least
twice. The money was left by a big
linancier.
An inventor has hit upon a method
of putting what are practically stone
soles on boots and shoes. He mikes a
waterproof glue with a suitable guam
tity Of clean quartz sand and spreads
IL over the leather sole used as founda-
ton. These quartz soles are said to
be very flexible and practically unde-
structible.
Japanese students and schoolboys 20
years ago had no appreciation of
athletics. They had to be driven by their
early English professors and teachers
into the Fairgrounds as though to
a disagreeable task. Now they take a
keen interest in rowing. lawn tennis
and baseball, though cricket. with its
long periods Of enforced inactivity
does not appeal to them
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
ohlset 3 WorL.ina heurs-

A protest has been made by mem
oers 'f the stone Cutters Union
against colored men working ten hours
q day on the new city pumping mill,
whereas the Water Department rules
constitute eight hours a days work.
As the msn are employed by a con-
tractor and not by the department it
is not thought that ~ department
VIII interiors,
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
THE WEATHER

The New York Herald predicts that In
ths Middle States and New England to-
Say fair weather ana sligktis higher
temperature Will prevail with light end
iresl soutswesferlg 20 southeaiy Winds.
On Tuesday fsiy 20 partly overcast and
sligatig warmer weather Niil prevail, With
fresp southerly winds. probably follow' q
b. loeai reins ~ the lake region and on
Wednesday partly cloudy more humid
Peathse, with slight temperature changes.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17

Harvest Is On in Kansas and loaded
trains Of harvesters are pouring into
the State from every point Among
the lists are thousands OF college
mon who are not afraid of work dur
ms vacation The man who doesn't
turn his back on the harvest field has
lot been spoiled by education.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
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Real Estate tsolid), = cent word.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
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h,nheIsr. aad sprln.t,r,.

rhey farmea a club OF twelve, unged
SIX men. six maids, al bent
Ccupe hsbarredl on danceand spread
And pranksome rnsrrlmeft
Alas hoF soon was wrecked their GRAF.
OF hne Platonic pian,
Tbs s~~Snen on one maid Vere daft;
Tbs AZ MAIDS cp oRe mani
Evening journal., 1905-07-17

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he Editor Of the Sunday Star. should
consult an oculist; his Glasses"
are giving him considerable concern,
and he does hesitate TO state his
opinion OF the specs" from week to
week. But II the old Glasses"
are no good. why not get new pnes?
Evening journal., 1905-07-17

The real name Of Maxim Cork, the
Russian author. Alexe Mamiomavitj
Piestkiv. He is now 81 years Of age
and he won his first pronounced liter
ary success with short story pub
lished twelve years ago.
Evening journal., 1905-07-17
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