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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-11-18

In the damage suit OF John E.
Jones against the Hooking Valley
Railway company, the plaintiff COM
pany has filed demurrer to the
amended petition. claiming that II
does not state facts sufficient to
onstitute a cause of action.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
Saturday, April 9, 1907.
TEST OF THE REFERENDUM.

A T THE coming city election the voters will
I n have the opportunity to test the initiative
and referendum principle. Five questions will be
voted on, to obtain an expression OF views OF the
citizens on some important questions. The sub
jeots addressed to the Mayor and Council OF Will
mington by the referendum petitioners are as fol-
lows:
I. Shall the Mayor and Council memorial
ize the next Legislature OF the State to enact
a law enabling the people Of Wilmington to
govern themselves, delegating to the Mayor
and Council subject to the initiative and rel
crendum, as full powers of government Tor
municipal purposes as are vested IN the Gov
ernor and Legislature for State purposes
e. Shall the Mayor and Council memorial
ize the next Legislature to enact law pro-
idv for Wilmington the system OF assess
ment OF real estate which is now in operation
in New York?
4. Shall such ordinance be passed as will
require the publication OF minute and accu-
rate detailed statement Of the receipts and
expenditures of the city?
a. Shall such ordinance be passed as will
require the bonding of assessors and collec-
tors by reliable surety companies, and the
prompt settlement OF the accounts OF said
assessors and collectors?
& Shall such ordinances. rules or regula-
tions be adopted and enforced as will require
the railroad companies using the streets of
Wilmington to make such repairs to the
streets as are prescribed by their franchises
and to make such improvements to their cars
as will afford TO the public efficient and con-
venient service?
The voters should consider thoroughly these
questions and cast their ballots according 70 their
views. We have no doubt that an affirmative an
swer BY large majority will be given upon each
one Of them. The importance of the election re-
garding the topics lies in the fact that it will show
whether the people are concerned sufficiently in
civic affairs to vote on proposed measures One
OF the objections raised TO the initiative and refer
endum was a statement that the principle was
not supported by majority OF the people who
voted Several thousand did not express them
selves, but they were chiefly voters in the lower
counties, where the league had not worked up
sufficient interest in the initiative and referen-
dun. The vote for that measure in this city was
overwhelming.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
wilmington. April s.
Alleged Cures Of Cancer.

Editor The Evening Journal.
Press dispatches stated recently that a
new cure for cancer has been found. This
cure. 1t is said is based upon the use Of
egg skins. Now the public should be very
careful to accept reports of such cures too
readily. and sufferers with cancer should
not have their hopes of cures raised too
high. The press dispatch itself contains
two reasons as to why the new cure should
not be accepted too readily. one reason Is
that the eggsl5lns had been applied IN only
one instance, and the other Is that no
cancer can be said to be cured until some
years have elapsed after treatment and
there is no recurrence Of the disease. In
the case cited by the press dispatch the
treatment for the alleged euro had just
come TO a. close. 60 that II can be seen
thal the claim Of a cure was not well
founded There is no doubt but that medi-
cal science viii eventually find a cure FOR
cancer which Will probably be along the
line OF serum treatment, but that cure has
not been found as yet
Respectfully
MEDICO.
wilmington April 6.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
'WASHY" FIREMEN
TO BESTOW GIFTS
As An Appreciation Of HOspi-
tally Of companies That
Entertained Them

A committee Of members Of the Wash
ington Fire Company will take a tour next
week to present testimonials to tho fire
companies in Pennsylvania and New Jer.
sey that entertained the "Washy" on its
recent trip.
TO the Washington Company Of Reading
the "Washy" committee will present a
handsome silver punch bowl, gold fined
and with a ladle TO match. II is approprl-
ately chased and engraved, and is now
on exhibition in the window Of c. f. Ru-
dolph's store at Fourth and Market
streets.
on April Il the committee viii give a
beautiful CHASED silver horn to the Elk
empt Company Of Trenton, N. j., ana on
the next day viii present a similar horn
to the Columbia Company Of Allentown
Pa. These testimonials are now being ex-
hbited IN the window of Millard L. Davis
store on East Second street.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
The Friends That Never Fail.

BY John NJ. Dorney
True friendship is indeed a grace,
'Tis an odour from the soul;
Its bond is true, through time and space.
A joy as weary years doth roll
'Tis the soul of man, so far above
The weak, the sordid clay,
II borders near the dream OF love,
II lightens up our mortal way.
But. midst the fierce tempestuous strife
The struggle after pawer ard god
That scars the pathway Of our life
How often friends grow strange y
cold.
or all the friends we've trusted in,
How few deserve the name OF friend? ?
There are but fcw, midst worldly din,
Who prove steadfast unto the end.
II power and riches come our way.
Then friends indeed we have in num-
.ber;
But II fortunes weaken or decay,
How many friends grow cold or slum-
bre?
But thank the Lord, there are a few
Who are worthy of the name of
friend.
Whether good or IN. whate'er we do.
Their friendships golden, TO the
end.
But flesh and blood are weak indeed.
And al, on earth. their burdens bear
And Oft in hour Of direst need
The bonds Of friendship seem to
wear.
And when the clouds are gathering
fast,
And for a friend we gaze about,
The heart begins to sink at last,
E'en in our friends we feel doubt
But as we journey on life's way.
As DER the rugged road we plod.
No matter whether sad or gay
We always have a friend IN God.
One other friend, a man may know,
For whom the heart doth often vail
Perhaps she died. long long ago,
And such a friend will never fail.
Our sacred dead. they are secure,
In them, we never fear a change;
Their owe. their friendship, II is pure
Their whispered words are never
strange
Come veal, come woe, though hearts
as lead,
Though soul may JOY, or soul may
wall.
Remember God. and your sacred dead,
Those friends, indeed, win never fail
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
Respectfully,
Wilmington, April C.
This Sounds Good.
FIile

Editor The Evening Journal.
In this strenuous. aggressive, quar-
r.lsone age. when * v' uld seem as
II the milk OF human kindness had
curC,c1 when we are constantly read
ing of the hcrce contest the angry
words the batter feclincs Between em-
ployers and employees particularly so
In the case Of large corporate inter-
ests, &c is a pleasure 20 RE TO be wit
ness to the kindly feelings. the amic-
able relations existing between the
publishers Press Association Of New
York" and the "Counnercial Tele-
graphers Union OF Amor.ca."
was one OF the committeeman OF
our organization appointed TO wait
upon John Nandercook. gereral man
ager Of the Publishers Press We had
mere than a cordial interview with MIR
Vandercook IN New York on the first
and second day Of April on my own
behalf. and feel>sure that voice tho
asrtimont of the cntie committee.
wish TO say never was committee o.
labor organization received I'm a mon
kindly manner. not oaly was our re-
quest for an tdvance I'M saiary granted
but we Were also assured that as soon
as conditions would permit the Pub
fishers Press" would give us a further
advance. While the pecuniary result
OF our interview with General Manage
Vanlcrcook was satisfactory and pleas
ing, yet more pleasing aad satisfactory
was our kindly reception. the heart tC
heart talk and man 10 man talk be-
tween General Manager NandCrcooH
and the committee of the "Commercia
Teleeraphers' Union cf America" II
there were more John Vaneercoo,xs IN
hish p'aces among tie large bushes.
concerns and Incorporated Interests OF
our country there wculd he less tur-
mon In the business social and politi-
cal affairs cf our republic.
George 3. Morris.
Wilmington April 6.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
NEED OF BETTER STREETS.

r NERYONE who has travelled about Viii
- mington knows the necessity for better
streets The Street and Sewer Department for
years past has been crippled by lack of funds
with the result that many thoroughiares. espec-
tally in the outlying districts, are in deplorable
condition
1t is now proposed TO borrow half a million dol
lars for street improvement purposes. notice of
an ordinance with that object in view having been
given by Mr.. White in City Council on Thursday
night The sum is large, but it will take great
deal of money to make these improvements That
is one of the reasons why Council and other pub
lie spirited citizens were so anxious that the
sources Of the citys revenue should be increased
1t may be a question whether the voting of
lump sum of half million for street purposes is
not too large at this time and Council might pro-
ceed with a smaller figure
Should the ordinance be passed a very large
amount of money will have been placed in the
hands Of public officials for general improvement
purposes. Money is to be spent on the county
roads, great sum is to be devoted to the new
water system, and another large amount will
probably be expended for street improvement
purposes. With the handling of this money so
that the taxpayers will reap benefit, much re-
sponsbility will rest upon the public officials.
Wilmington is about to enter upon an era of inn
provement, and every taxpayer, and, in fact every
citizen (for all either direct OF indirect tax
payers) should be interested in seeing that the
rarefoney is wisely and economically expended
. 's'ss piling up debt on the city and county
It'll eiaamsohighy important that the citizens should
'0o'ntmsntA ar'+h OF their money.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
Jests and JingIes

Doctor docking at clinical thermometer)-Hello This
won't do-hundred and threei
oolhng Patient--what's bogeyg-London Punch
"Paw-uhl DO the good die young?"
so it is said Johnny"
what do they die Of. -uh?"
"oh. dunno. sarve to death, reckon."-Louisvine
Courier-JournaL
Mrs Gadabout can't keep secret"
"Oh. yes she can"
what makes you think sog"
"she told half-dozen Of yours she was keeping"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Sfstress-I very nervous about burglars. Be sure
to lock up carefully night
New Maid-Have fear mum. brought nothin' wild
worth takin.-Harper's Weekly.
''when she gave the piece Of pie did you say Thank
you?~
"yes'm, but IL didn't no good"
Didn't DO any goodg"
~so'tl che didn't give no sROther pieee."-Houston
Post ,
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
wilmington, April 8.
Popninn the Question.

Editor The Evening Journal
what do Wilmington girls think Of
young men who do not know how to pos
the question:" is a question easier asked
than answered why doesn't The Evening
Journal itself give tho boys the neces-
sary tipg Presumably the editorial para
grapher. however limited his experience,
has popped the question at least once.
and he might suggest "how to do the
thing. II the fellows in Wilmington are
ignorant above others in this particular
might it not pay The Evening Journal TO
start a Correspondence School on How to
Pop the Question?
Girls have quite enough TO do in max
ing answers to such questions without
undertaking to teach candidates for matri-
mony how to frame and pop" them, Per
haps dhe paragrapher, like men in general
thinks that ali a young man needs to do
in order to have a sirl accept a proposal
is for him TO propose. Men propose. but
girls dispose. and the disposal is not al
ways just as the lords Of creation desire
and expect.
Girls are not nearly so much concerned
about how" young men pop the question
as lNeN are ABOUT now IS lur NNuuH HlAu
himself. II hes all right tho how OF
the question matters little.
Personally 1 have nothing to say OF
"poprmg" the question Of questions. II
Is too serious and important than 20 por
corn. so a proposal Of marriage. worth
considering needs 10 be supported by
something more than a fash OF sentiment
in burning words ardentlv spoken Pop.
corn is too light diet to furnish strength
for strenuous life; and a sudden utter
ance OF the words "Nvill you be mincY' Is
not sufficient OF itself TO justify an af-
nrmative reply from worthy young wo-
man. II she pops such reply 10 ono whc
pops the question, no one need be sur.
rrised II third pop declares the engage.
ment off, or, II a wedding follows thai
fourth pop IS heard IN the divorce court
Successful nimrods do not go a hunting
armed with pop-guns. which. at most
only make a sharp report by sudden ex
plosion Of air more or less heated; bui
they go with weapons OF better sort
loaded with ammunition. which. when
fired with good aim. do execution A w-rC
TO tho wise. SC.
Respectfully.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
Still spittina on the Floor.

Editor The Evening Journal.
Posted is the street ears, rlilroad sta.
tons, public buildings and nearly every
public place Is a notice which forbids and
prohibits exroctoration on the floor How
many times a day is the notice violated
directly. IL is safe 70 say that this order
Is violated on the street. on railroad plat.
forms in public ccnveyances and in the
Office buildings. l have seen this occur on
several occasions.
The other day ! was coming down town
on a car, and on the seat across from
me was "a man chewing tobacco, Tic
watched the conductor and when the lat
ter was busy with passengers he deliber-
ately spat on the floor of the car. The man
left the car az the next corner Conductors
should cause the arrest Of any person
who uses the floor Of a street car for such
"a purpose. Il is filthy and unhealthful
practice which should be broken up
Respectfully,
b. A. b.
Wilmington. April g.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
BINDING EXHIBIT
AT THE LIBRARY

The binding exhibition which has been
on view al the Free Library since March
81 has attracted tho attention Of every one
who has come into the library. IL is Of
such great interest, however that tho
authorities at the library believe it would
pay those who are not IN the habit OF
coming to the library to make an effort to
look at this exhibition. II was prepared
by tine Newark. n. j., Public Library.
and since its preparation about two years
ago, has been on exhibition in about %
rbrar.es throughout tho country 1t has
gone as far west as Chicago
The collection represents very fully the
materials and processes Of bookbindiag.
Few persons realize how many different
Kinds of material so into the binding OF
books. and that a. book passes througA
more than 20 processes before it is finally
bound.
There will be found a complete collec-
ton Of the important feathers that arc
rsed to cover books. Many of these are
exhibited in whole skins and others are
represented by large samples The most
important OF theze skins is a Niger goat
skin. tanned by tho natives in Africa by
a secret process The skin IS said to be
the most durable morocco that is manu-
featured.
In addition to feathers there arc end
less samples OF lining papers and other
materials used The exhibition does not
pretend t. cover artistic bindings, there
fore. the samples Of fully bound books
do not include books bound by famous
binders. They include on the contrary.
only boks bound by several Of the largest
public Libraries to show methods used.
OF special note rs a collection Of books
showing methods 10 be avoided.
This interesting exhibition will be in
Wilmington only until April 10. Then il
noeg to Cleveland Ohio
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
MAY Work Hardship.

The new county office fee bill has
not been in operation long enough to
he understood and appreciated. In a
fJw more weeks Delawarcans will feel
the hardships Of the unnecessary and
unjust Increase in fees and will ther
from bittor experience know what our
recently departed legislature did for
them. Most of our conveyancing in
wolves small properties ana small loans
and is done for people with limited
means. The large increase IN fees
under the circumstances imposes a
heavy and unjust burdeu-Dovcr In
dex.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
GIVE THANKS
TO LEGISLATURE
sneellI to nd EvenIng Iournal.

MILFORD. April 6-At the County
Grange Convention, here yesterday the
Kent Pomona adopted resolutions OF
hearty thanks to the Legislature just ad
journed--a proceeding that few oranges
have ever INDUCED in. They usually have
sharp criticism for Legislature, but tbs
one Is thanked for:
Cd For passing a local option measur,
for the State.
(2) For passing a compulsory education
law
CD Fer passing a distillery law prohibit
ms retailing.
90 For purchasing a college farm.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
Peoples Column


Anonymous communications for TIE
peoples column wiz not be printed
''Imes OK Contributors 10 the colum-
VII not DE p-.n;cd, bit must be fu--
nisncd The Evening Journal as an evi-
dcnce Of good faith on the part OK the
Contributed.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
Editorial Opinion
oovsrn0r Auahss Va EIeoted.

An opinion Of Judge Gray:
If the Republican party had a man
OF presidential size amd qualifications
that stood for pre-eminently Ike
Judge Gray. we venture 10 say that he
would he nominated for the presidency
with little or no opposition. The wonder
to the Republican mind is that the
bare mention Of his candidacy is met
with so little enthusiasm, especially IN
his cwn State. True he did not sup
port Bryan and his free silver heresy,
but that, in the light cf the happenings
Of the EAST eight years, is rather .
his credit, and certainly no reason why
he should not be considered an avail
able candidate in 1905 The Republi-
cans would count themselves lucky If
they had such a man who commands
the respect of both capital and labor
to lead the hght.--Union Republican.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

Senator Penrose, of Pennsylvania, who is ac-
credited with having given away the "6ve mil
lion plot against President Roosevelt, is said to
have told the story over coffee and cigars" We
hardly think So It must have been something
stronger and more in accord with the senator's
liking. If statesmen would conhne their feastng
to the dry affairs of the Delaware senator's
there would be little danger OF secrets being dis
closed,
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
Took Girl to Home.

Mrs wisemaa. wife Of tho Ensign IN
tion Army, left yesterday for the Spring
Valley Home in New York State, where
she WI place a little six-year-old girl
who had been practically abandoned by
her narants.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

The Pennsylvania State Board OF Trade will
assist in making the exhibit OF that State at the
jamestown fair a creditable one They regard
proper showing as Of great benefit to the State.
And the same applies to Delaware. Let the ex-
hibit from this State show the industrial and
agricultural development Of Delaware. The fund
for this purpose has been largely increased by
the contributions of Mr. T. Coleman DUPONT and
Senator Richardson, and Delaware should be
we'll represented.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
MAY RELIEVE THEM OF DAMAGES.

TIE Supreme Court Of Texas has rendered
a decision which may effect, seriously, any
suits for damages brought by members OF the
Christian Science sect who may be injured in ac-
cidents. A Mrs. A. ]. Travis was expelled from
railroad passenger train, and in the lower court
she secured judgment against the company for
mental and physical suffering caused by her ex-
pulsion. She was awarded $Ioo The defendant
company carried the case on appeal to the highest
legal tribunal of the State, and the decision Of the
lower court was reversed.
AT the trial the defendants lawyer questioned
Mrs. Travis as to why She had refused to take
medicines prescribed by her family physician,
and this brought out the point that she was a
Christian Scientist The defendants attorney
proposed to prove that as the plaintiff was a
Christian Scientist "she lived in a spiritual plane,
above mental and physical suffering, that there
was no such thing as mental and physical suffer
ing, and therefore the woman could not have en-
dured such suffering by being elected from the
railroad car" The lower court ruled out Ell
dence along this line, but the Supreme Court held
that it should have been admitted.
This decision may have an important bearing
in suits for damages that may be brought where
the plaintiff is a Christian Scientist The railroad
companies and other concerns will hope that all
the people may be converted to the sect if this
would relieve them from responsibility for danl-
ages for injuries
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

The lower House OF the New Jersey Legisla-
ture has declared in favor Of the election Of
United States senators by direct vote of the peo-
pie. The movement is growing throughout the
county
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

Let the voters bestir themselves and sec that
progressive and sensible men are nominated for
City Council this year Wilmington is entering
upon a stage Of industrial and commercial prog
ress, and good city officials are essential The
place for the peoples voice to be heard is at the
primaries.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

Walter Wellman is to start for the North Pole
in balloon. lie ought to be in an atmosphere of
cold air up there which will be change from the
warm variety of atmosphere that has been sur
rounding his polar expeditions.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

Secretary Taft declares that the Panama canal
situation is all right, and the people have great
deal of confidence the sccretary's opinions of
men and things.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06
Baltimore & Ohio Personally Conducted
Tour to Washnqton, April II.

80 covers all expenses three days.
Similar tours April 25 and May Q. Sc
cure itinerary b. & o. Ticket Agents.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

The combined money power of the country
Mayor Dunno Of Chicago says defeated him
Rather the combined votes of the people who
thought his views chimerical
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

This newspaper is on sale regularly at every new We
stand in Wilmington and the principal towns ~ IA "a
state Of Delaware: also at Broad street Sta,, Stau'n a.,
Twenty fourth and Chestnut Streets station -
phia, Pa. and at the Broadway Theatre newsstand e
York City.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

A New Jersey preacher declares that Hades is
full of men who use tobacco But that is not sup
posed to be the only kind of smoket here
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

Advertising rates on application.
No attention paid to unsigned communications.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

With his fight on with Hartman and the other
trust magnates the President is promised lively
and interesting summer Oyster Bay may again
be the scene of much political activity.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

A movement has been started in Chicago to
improve the morals of boarding houses But
there are many other things in Chicago that
would stand improvement
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

The Evening Journal the Publishers ftess tes,.isi
scrippsMeR news service received In its soi'oiiN
rooms special wire.
Evening journal., 1907-04-06

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