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Evening journal., 1907-03-30
Laundry suaaestlons.

Things to remember In washing:
That hannels nre washed first.
That white things come next
That colored things are done while
white things are boiling.
That dirty kitchen aprons and cloths
come last Of all
That soaking Is done IN tepld water.
That rinsing is done I'm tepid water.
That extremes of heat and cold
cause shrinking.
That soap Jelly is necessary for wool
en- things
That soap must be thoroughly rinsed
out before bluing
That blue must be well mixed
through the water.
That wringing well after bluing is
most important.
Things to remember In drying:
To have the lines. pegs and clothes.
horse scrupulOusly clean.
To hang things up wrong side out.
To hang colored things In a shady
place.
Not to hang woVlen things in toe
great heat.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
sestinn Strawberry Plants.

For the best results in large fields
would set strong young plants in the
pring in rows four feet apart and
hree feet in the row in soil as thor
,ughly fitted rs for an onion bed. Set
he plants very firmly. but not too
leep. and II the land Is smooth and
free from stones or other coarse ma
.crlal cultivate With n straight toethc1
weeder until the runners begin &c
form, going both ways. The weeders
with curved teeth are not as good for
this work as those with straight teeth.
as they press down upon the plants
and often breal; of the buds. while
the straight teeth work around tho
plant This tool will keep down the
weeds that come from seeds il run
frequently enough. but the perennial
weeds. like witch grass. sorrel. etc.
must be destroyed by frequent use OF
the hand hoes. T. NJ. in New Eng
land Homestead.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
EASTER AT THE LEADER
Fine Display Of Women's Wear at Mar
ket Street Emporium.

With the advent Of Easter. the prob
lom OF having something dainty and
attractive in the way Of headgear pre-
sents itself to the feminine mind as
the distinguished mark IN all matters
of street dress The question Of a care
ful choice and "a suitable reward OF
something becoming is disposed Of by
the beautiful display of spring milk
merry at the Leader store. 22S Markc
street. The section OF the big store
where the millinery department is To-
Gated. is very attractive place at
present. and IS well worth a visit by
every woman.
dressing.
range for individual cAoice and sele--
tion. and no matter how one's fancy
runs in the matter CT style and color
she can feel assured she will have
something fashionable and up-to-date
The hats on exhibit on were se'ectel
with great care and every one Shows
good taste.
The made-up hats are dressed in the
newest ,hades and the designs are
those which are most approved Pari-
sian and New York models. In addi-
tion TO these there are untrimmed hats
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
TRY THIS TO
THE BLOOD
Relieve Blood Disorders By
Restoring the Kidneys and
Cures Rheumatism

All medical authorities are agreed that
the blood is the great source Of disease
or Of health In the human system. II the
blood is pure, the individual is strong and
healthy. if the blood Is impure or dis
oased then there is sickness or decay In
tho whole s-stem
Rheumatism is strictly a blood disease
II is caused by excessive uric acid Scres
pimples, etc. mean bad blood. Catarrhal
affections must be treated through the
blood to get permanent results TO get
well. to feel strong. hearty and vigorous
one must have good clean blood and lots
Of Il. You can't clean the b ood thoroughly
unless the kidneys are made active. Bad
blood means clogged, inactive Kidneys and
liver which causes. too. such symptoms as
backache, nervousness, bladder and ur.-
nary difficulties and other sympathetic
troubles
Here is a simple home remedy and the
prescription for making It up is as fol-
lows:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce
Compound kargon. one ounce; Compound
Syrup sarsararilla, three ounces Shake
wen in "a bottle and take IN tcaspoonful
doses after each meal and aga atbodt'm ME
The ingredients can be obtllned at any
go prescription pharmacy al small cost
Here the readers Of this payer have a
simple yet powerful and effective remedy
for all forms OF blood. kidney and blad.
der diseases which should relieve rheuma-
t'sm and catarrhal affectlcns ana re-lace
that weak worn-out indimerent feeling
with strength Vfuor and hfa1fh
This prescription is considered dn5
system renova'or ana being made Of vege-
table extmcts only rs nmnl IS and anyone
can mix it az home. Try this anyway be.
fore investigating in the secret unknown
connections Of the patent medicine manu-.
/ fac.urers.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
EAGER For wors.


Dr. John s. Buist. the southern sur
geon, said in one Of his surgical lee
lures at state college:
ut is always in rather bad taste for
a physician 10 boast OF being busy.
Physicians. undcrtakers and gravedig-
gers only cause discomfort when they
allude TO good times and prosperity.
There was an old man applied to
the minister Of the little village OF
Paint Rock for the post OF gravedig-
ger. His references were good. and
the minister agreed 10 assign him TO
the churchyard. He was to be paid
so much a grave
THE gravedigger haggled over the
price. finally accepting 1t.
But will get steady work. he de
manded
Steady work. said the minister
lands sake. man. with steady worl
you'd bury all Paint Rock In a week.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
TWO USEFUL TRIPLES.

handkerchiefs, the former OF which
will last much longer II some little
care be given to them when not in use.
The sachet sketched could be made
OF silk, brocade or pretty cretonne,
lined with pongee silk. 1t is twelve or
fourteen inches in length and wide
enough to fold over and form. a pocket
for the handkerchiefs and leave the
Zap for the veil. On the inside OF this
are sewed two strips Of elastic. through
which the folded veil is slipped, as the
sketch clearly shows. The edges are
outlined with cord to match the silk
or harmonize with the colors IL a pat
termed material be selected.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30

Of every conceivable form ana size that
can be arrayed by attendants Of dis
eliminating taste and expert service
TO suit The purse and fancy Of every
patron.
While the millinery display furnishes
one Of the chief features OF the spring
opening there are many ether things
worth more than a passing notice. An
air OF Easier pe.vades the whole store
and I'm every department of the estab-
lishment the exhibit Of goods brings
TO mind the approach Of spring.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
Children Must Attend School.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. March Ex-Governor Lea pro-
ided at the meeting OF the State Board
OF Education held yesterday. at which IN,
compulsory education law was discussed
Secretary OF State Joseph l.. Clhau and
several members OF the legal profession
were present, and conferred with the
board c,nosrning the enforcement Of the
acts making = necessary for children TO
attend school. Under the law, IL a child
refuses 70 attend school ne may be fined
or sent ~ ths Ferris school
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
ANARCHISTS
STIR ROUMANIA

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press
BUCHAREST March Sc.-Roumania Is
flooded with anarchist mainfestocs Of
i,usslan origin. They urge tho people to
rise and are displayed IN an places. stirred
by those manifestoes the peasants are pre-
pairing to destroy ihe forests in the Upland
regions. They ars convinced that lf the
property is ravished the great landlords
VIII not seek to resume. To-day's advices
show that the raids continue In many
parts OF the country. The activity OF the
troops IN bombarding rebellious Villages,
however, has had a Quieting effect. Thous-
ands OF refugees are stnl fleeing from the
disturbed districts.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
WOMAN HELD A
MOB AT BAY
Protected Negro Who Had
Shot White Man Until the
Police Arrived
oy our own Wire. Publishers Press.

By our own Wire Publishers Press
INDIANAPOLIS, 1nd. March 80
Mrs Ruth Pr'naie, white saved a
negro from "a mob OF giassworkers last
might. IN "a row al the glass works.
William Brown. coicred stabbed Ray
Rtt0lese. white ana friends OF the
fftt with stones ANA clubs attacked
Brown until ne fed the mob following.
Brown nan into the Prindle home and
zen exhausted. Mrs. Frindle shut the
door and, despite the mob hurled
ftoues ara threatened her. she pro-
tau.cd the ncsro.tA the pellce arrived
who found Brown under Mrs. Prindle'.
bsd. where ,he had taken refuge.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
TOKENS OF EASTER
Store Windows Display Many souve-
Mrs Of the Happy Season.

The fact that Easter is upon us
has been heralded by the various ami
beautiful displays Of Easter cards and
novelties which have formed the de-
corations Of the windows of many Of
the local stores. These lit.le tokens
seem to grow more popular each year
and the sale of the same forms an
Important part of the profits Of many
Of the Market street storekeep epers.
Dealers report the demand for Easter
tokens as being larger than ever, and
some of the dealers have already dis
posed of most Of their stock.
The souvenir postal, which has great
opportunity for beauty. forms the prin-
ciral part Of this years display. Some
Of the cards are very beautiful water
color sketches OF flowers. and other
springlike objects forming the subjects.
Cards showing Madonnas ard BihE-
cal scenes are also numerous and are
meeting withla heavy sale. Tie cards
are embellshed with some form Of
Easter greeting. many Of them showing
IN addition poo,ical quotation from
some well known author. appropriate
to the season. Collapsibie cands made
of tissue and card board appear in
greater variety thln ever.
Many Ingenious Tokens
Easter bells, storks. chickens and
other animals form some OF the designs
which in many instances are quite
novel and show much ingenuity Toast
plates and wall cards with appropriate
mottoes are popuiar with some and
one store shows "a variety of book
marks. designed as Easter souvenirs
The stock or chickens. ducks. RABBIT
and other animals is larger ana more
varied than over, ana some OF the stor,
windows are nlied with them Book
llts are also being Offered as Ease
souvenirs ana make pretty and accept
able gifts.
Most If not an the Elster cards ani
novelties purchased ty peorle, are sent
through the mails TO friends and fol
the past few days the souvenirs have
formed an important part Of the busi-
ness at the lccal postoffice. The rusl
came this morning. when hundreds o.
pieces Of Easter mail VIII he delivered
by the carriers AS many Of the Eas
ter postal cards are cov,red with mics
and other substances which come with
i'm the recent ruling Of the pog.off .cl
/ department. they must he enclosed ~
envelopes Despite the repeated warn
ings, some people seem TO forget thi
and many OF the cards Cannot be de-
/ livered.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
WORKERS WHO WHEEL
AND WHAT THEY GAIN
LegiOns OF Riders who Are True to the Bicycle

Bicycle riders who have been getting
into the game again, and who are Won
dering why they have delayed so long
about it. are apt to have a feeling Of
selt-eonsciousness until they gradually
realize that iitera ly hundreds of thou
sands Of riders have never given U,l the
wheel at all. It put a rather different
perspective on bicycling when they
come to know that there were half q
million wheels made in the United
States in 1905, and that every manu-
facturer who. was forehanded enough
to provide for material expects to in
crease his output fifty per cent this
year
These figures. large as they are. will
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
The Plsrsuro o.rden.

Hardy ornamental grasses form e
novel decorative feature for entrance
ways that IS seldom aeca. but one that
is appreciated when rs possibilities arc
understood
Fuchsias Mt rcst are to be started
Slips riay be taken and propacated
from the ~oung strong growth. Old
plants should be cut hack and grown in
bush form. They should not be al
lowed to become pot bound.
Saliva splendcas needs plenty Of pot
room and a cool temperature at this
season. Keep the plants In good
growth all the time.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30

had plenty Of reason for self -congratu-
lation. The steady rider has seen his
companions who gave up this even.
regular exercise. grow fat. loggy ana
short Of breath, while he himself has
kept in good health as a rule, has en-
joyed better digestion. and has mus
cles that are in better trim and can
stand more fatigue than the average
man of his years.
And II this condition is OF Importance
in the case of men riders, il Is still
more vital so far as women riders are
concerned Nothing before or since the
advent OF the wheel has done more for
womanknd. who are virtually barred
from the countless forms of athletic
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
Trv somothinn ~.

why not naturalizc a thousand poets
narcissus bulbs in some meadow,
woods. orchard. shrubbery or on the
bank OF a strcams
Have you ever tried giant snowdrops,
snowhalses or glory Of the snow? Try
them on the north side OF house
WHORE there is not enough light for
ordinary flowers
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
A sin;laritv

"Did you over trs the stock market?"
asked the eastern man.
"No," answered Broncho Bob, ''but
its my guess that a deal in stocks is
pretty much Ike deal in faro You
want 70 fight shy unless you know the
dealer. Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
Mr.. O'NEAL IMPROVING
Aged Man Narrowly Escapes Death
Beneath Wheels Of Street Car.

Thomas O'Neal, an aged man living at
No. 1919 Lancaster avenue, was struck By
a Peoples railway car in Third street De-
tween Bayard and Woodlawn avenues yes
the fender, he would probably have been
ground beneath the wheels. He was re-
moved in an unconscious condition 10 tho
Delaware Hospital but was reported much
improved to-day.
Mr.. o'Nears hearing is affected and
falling to see the approaching car, crossed
she tracks directly In front Of IT, He was
knocked down and the fender picked him
Up.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
CASHIER HELD UP:
BANK ROBBED

By our own Wire. Publishers Press.
ATLANTA Ga. March 30-News has
Just been received here of bank robbery
al Adrian, In which Cashier McCarter OF
the Farmers Bank, was held up BY three
masked men as he WAS about TO close the
institution. The robbers got several thous-
and collars IN cash and made theiit escape.
A posse Is in pursuit
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
PATRICK IS DYING
Convicted Murderer Of William M. Rice
May Not Live Over NIGHT.

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
OSSING. n. Y, March S0-Albert
T. Patrick. the convicted murderer of
the aged William NJ. Rice. whose death
sentence was commuted TO life inn
prisonment by the late Governor Hig-
gins, is on the verge Of collapse. and
according to the prison authorities Is
not expected to live over night.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
MarxIand car worI,s eurned.

Bv our own Wire. Pupllsners' Press.
BALTIMORE March So-1he plant
of the Maryland Steel Car Works, az
Curtis Bay. was burned this morning.
Loss between S10000O and S15O0oo, COW
cred bv insurance. Origin Of the fire
unknown.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
Rambler Demonstrating car in Town

A 40-horse power Rambler touring car.
model g. is at the Garage Of the Delaware
Auto Storage and Repair Company to-day.
and the company win give demonstrations
uiitii tomorrow evening for those who are
interested IN this new auto. The company
has disposed Of fve RamBers and several
Ford runabouts during the month
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
nnlu on aaRoMo oIuNINEy

That is LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine.
Similarly named remedies sometimes
deceive. The first and original Cold
Tablet is a WHITE PACKAGE with
black and red lettering. and bears the
signature Of e. w. GROVE. 25c.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
TWO USEFUL TRIPLES.

That Make Convenient Places to Keep
Handkerchief and Wells.
Most women have odds and ends Of
silk. brocade and fancy material gen
orally, which they wonder "what On
earth can be done with" that perhaps
the accompanying sketch may give an
other idea for the utilization Of these
scraps and unconsldered trlfes.
The design shows case combining
two purposes-viz. to keep wells and
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
IN Gnnnnrla No.

Rear Admiral Coghlan during a din
ner at Delmonicos said OF a certain
speech:
The gentleman's remarks struck me
as hypocritical. II reminded me OF the
gunner who. after having taken care
ful aim and missed his bird. said:
g 'Ah. well. 'live and let live" is my
motto'"
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
DEATHS.
Margaret f. Dixon.
James T. Grubb.
Richord Clifton Thornton
Samuel Worrall.


James +. Grubb.
Richord Clifton Thornton
Samuel Worral.
BoGGs-In this city. on March %.
1907. Mary NJ. widow OF Newell
Boggs. in her Goth year.
Relatives and friends Of the famiQy
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices ait the residence Of her son. Geo.
d. Boggs. No. S2S. East Seventh street,
on Monday morning. April I, at 10
o'clock. and at Clayton NJ. P. Church
, CLAYTON. Del. at - O'Clock noon, With
out further notice, Interment Clayton,
Del. W.
THORNTON this city, on Manch
30. 1907. Richard Clifton Thornton, in
his 23rd year.
Relatives friends and members od
columbia. Lodge. 40. 26, I. o. o. F.,
are Invited to attend the funeral ser
vices at the residence OF his mother
Mrs. Annie L. Shoffe. No. S01 East
Seventh street on oMnlay afternoon.
Anril L 1907. al 2.s0 O'Clock. Interment
Rivcrview cemetery -.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
kniahts Of Pythiaa Mnu RuiId.

knights Of Pythias OF this city have
not altogether abandoned ihs sdsa Of eract-
Ing a.large han which Viii Se a credit
10 the order and tho city and the matter
VIII pro5abiy receive favorable consider
alton at teh next meeting - eas eisscsnrs.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
CHANDLER g q9afstSnsr E%bslnsr

No. PA w. Ninth Street.
Carefa. attention dny or night.
Bodies 10 Boarding Houses. Hotels
snd Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments. first-cSass. Both Phones
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
candidat.s Iin aixth Mard

Former City Treasurer Seth II. Feasier
has anncumced his candidacy for City
Council in the Sixth ward. Councilman
Thomas r. Posties Is also a candidate for
reelection.
Evening journal., 1907-03-30

NOTICE-I FRANK %. THOMAS, the
tenant and occupant Of the house stu.
ated at No. West Third street, In tho
First ward OF the city of Wilmington
county OF Now castle and State of Delu
ware. IN compliance with thc requirements
o! the acts of the General Assembly, ~
such case made and provided, do hereby
give notice that J shall apply In writing
Go ;hc Court OF General Sessions OF the
slato of Delaware In and for New Castle
county, on Monday, the 18Th day Of May
A. d.. 1907, helns the next term of said
court for "a License for said house as an
Inn or tavern, for the sale therein OF in
toNicatlng liquors in less quantities than
one quart TO be drunk on the premises
ana the following respectable citizens OF
said ward at least twelve of whom are
substantial frccholders OF said ward
Evening journal., 1907-03-30
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFI-
'NOILVO

WANTED-R Reliable steady woman IN
country TO copk and help with washing
and ironing good wages, 6si Delaware
avenue. m30-tf
Evening journal., 1907-03-30

NOTICE.. ROsANNA DOUGHERrY.
the owner and occupant of the house sit
uated az the southeast corner OF Scott
street ana Lowering avenue. I'm the Sew.
enth ward. IN tho city OF Wilmington.
county of New Castle. and state IT Dcll-
ware in compliance with the requirements
Of The acts of the General Assembly n
such case made and provided do hereby
give notice that ] shall apply Ia writing
TO the Court Of General Scss ons of the
State OF Delaware. ir and for New Castle
county, on Monday, the 18th day OF May
1907. being the next term of said court
for hcenso for said house. as an inn
or tavern, for the sale therein Of intoxi.
catng liquors In less quantities than one
quart, 20 be- drunk on the premises. an,
the Following respectable citizens Of sait
ward, at least twelve Of whom arc sub
stantial freehclders of said ward, recon-
Evening journal., 1907-03-30


country TO cook and help with washing
ana ironing good wages, 62l Delaware
avenue. m30-tf
LOsr-A black novelty pocketbook.
either in Second street market or between
there and Sixth and Shlplcy streets Con-
tdincd a bureau key and receipt, besides
lS in bills Suitable reward ID returned TO
MRS. MINNIE PELHAM, l0l West sixth
street. m3O-lt
NOTICE.. JAMES HAYES. the tenant
and occupant Of the house situated ut the
southwest corner of Lord and Spruce
streets. In the Fourth ward of the city Of
Wilmington, county of New Castle and
State of Delaware, in compliance with the
| Requirements OF the acts of the
/ General Assembly In such case
mado and provided, do hereby
give notice that I shall apply in writing tg
/ the Court of General Sessions OF the STATE
OF delaware, ia and for New Castl,
] county on Monday, the 18Th day of May
] 1907. being the next term OF said court, foi
/ "a license for said house, as an inn OF
tavern. for the sale therein Of Intoxicating
liquors In less quantities than one quart
to bo drunk on the premises, and the fol
lowing respectable citizens OF said ward
al least twelve OF whom are substantial
] ifcChOlders of said ward. recommend IN,
/ said application, viz;
J4soph i. MoCorxio. Gottiob H. seidle
John Boicn Andrew Murphy,
James Crossan. Archie a. Canuun,
Edward NJ. Purris. John A. pinkurton,
Dennis ONcil. Hugh Duty,
iJoscph A.. Forrest Joseph l.. Cross,
n. j. Moore. w II. Hartove.
Jeremiah h.Conner. Walter E Taylor
John g. Murphy. r.. a. Kirk.
james J. Corncy James Kane
John Hodgk.ss, VIM. A. Jennings,
Robert Dunlap IA. BuckmastcrifD.
Franeg J Ihielmnn,John y. Meaney,
m30-3t JAMES HAYES.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-02-19

OF these was MY daughter Nancy
as the will puts II.
Mrs. Hitchcocks FIRST query, on read
ing this WILL was Can It be that
this little glrl--she was but nine years
old when her father died--is the
Nancy Hanks who sixteen years later
be-ame the mother OF Abraham Lin.
coln?" She determined TO find out.
She learned from relations and
friends of the family OF Joseph Hanks
still living that, soon after her fathers
death. Nancy went to live with an
uncle. Richard Berry, who, the records
showed. had come from Virginia to
Kentucky at the same time that Io-
sephHanks came. A little further re-
search. and Mrs Hitchcock found that
there had been brought TO light through
the efforts of friends OF Abraham Lin.
coin all the documents 10 show that
in 1906 Nancy Hanks and Thomas
Lincoln we're married at Beechland,
kentucky. Now. one Of these docu-
ments was a marriage bond. II was
signed by Richard Berry the uncle OF
the little girl recognized In the will of
Joseph Hanks. Here. then. was the
chain complete. The marriage bond
and marriage returns not only show
ed that Nancy Hanks and thomas Lin
icoln we're married Regularly three
years before the birth OF Abraham
Lincoln. thus setting forever at rest
the story OF Lincoln'a illegitimacy, but
they showed that this Nancy Hanks
was the one named in the will The
suspicion in regard TO the origin Of
Iincoln's mother was removed by
this discovery OF the will. for In rec
ognltion of any one 90 mis- little child
by man in his will is considered
by law as Sufficient proof of pater-
nifty.
Now what sort OF people were this
Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks?
II has been inferred by those who
have made no investigation Of Thomas
AGtoln's life that Nancy Hanks made
a very poor choice OF a husband The
facts do not entirely warrant this
theory. Thomas Lincoln had been
forced TO shift for himself from boy
hood In a young and nndevelOped
country. lie is known 10 have been
a man who IN spite OF this wander
ing life contracted no bad habits. He
was temperate and honest, and his
name is recorded in more than one
place in the records OF Kentucky. He
was a church-goer, and, II tradition
may be believed. stout defender Of
his peculiar religiou- views. He held
advanced ideas OF what was already
All important public question In Ken
tuclzy, the right 10 hold negroes as
slaves. One OF his old friends has said
Of him and HIS wife, Nancy Hanks.
that they were Just stepped full OF
notions about the wrongs OF slavery