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Evening journal., 1907-02-28
ROOSEVELT ENCOURAGES SPORTS.

ID RESIDENT ROOSEVELT believes in
n Strong and strenuous sports. 1t is rather
a humorous coincidence that the President adj
vised the students of his Alma Mater, Harvard,
TO engage infhose sports that President Eliot, Of
the university, the day previous to Mr.. Roose-
velt's visit had dsoounienanced. DR. Eliot is not
fond of football hockey, basketball and similar
games, on the ground Of their alleged brutality.
Tie prefers those of the milder sort. But right
along comes the President telling the young men
to take part in them and not to become Molly
Goddess There has been, Of late, some oppos-
ton to the sports that have come under the
ban of the President at Harvard, although the
revision of the rules and the playing of football
last autumn did much to smother criticism Of
the alleged brutality of that form Of athletics.
The game now may be considered rough but
hardly brutal. The movement to have it abau-
doned at Harvard has not been effective this
year.
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ment, has been with the Socialists, also increased
their vote Under the method in vogue in Ger
many however. minority of the electorate has
returned majority of the members of parlia-
ment.
does, that there has been a defeat OF the opposi-
ton to the government, but the returns show
that majority of the Germans are with the op-
position. There is, of course, not much real SYM
pathy between the Catholics Of the Centre and
the Socialists, but the party behind the govern
men is also made up Of queer combinations that
cannot be depended upon to hold together in the
event Of a serious parliamentary shock.
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Editorial Opinion
Thank Youl

NIoNh NNAa
We note with much appreciation the
kind words OF The Evening Journal to-
ward the personnel OF this paper The
Journal is a great modern daily that
we shall always value the good opinion
Of But there may possibly be little
jars as time passes not necessarily
alternating. An ancient was once
asked; "Doest thou well to be angry2'
and he replied simply. Il do we'll"
Under the management OF Mr.. Cum
Minis and his new practical associates,
The Evening Journal viii doubtless
keep up the remarkable onward pace
which the valuable paper has held up
to in the last year. We kiss our hand
to Mr.. Horace Greeley Knowles. the
retiring editor to-day wherever he be
and II he ever returns to Delaware. as
we earnestly pray and this writer is
living. we shall be happy to have ans
other batch of his letters, If he is still
writing.-Delaware State News.
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EXPERIMENTAL
FARM URGED
Professor Hayward Thinks
State Should Support
the Project
Special 70 The Evening Journal.


DOVER. FEB. 2S.-Professor Harry Hay
ward. the new superintendent OF the agri-
cultural experiment station. who is urg-
ing the experimental farm project now
before the Legislature. said in pamphlet
address;
1T may be said that the State is poor
and to carry out this plan a large expen-
diture Of money would be required. In
view of what has been said, appropria-
tons 10 carry out plan of this kind
should not be considered as an expendi-
ture from which no return may be ex-
pected. but it snould be looked upon as an
Investment
our State is poor. but there are other
States poorer than we are by far and stil
they find Il pays handsomely to support
their agricultural college. Four States
Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and wyoming
have populations less than that Of Della
ware. All Of these, in 1905 appropriated
sums ranging from $1,000 10 $1,000 TO their
agricultural College. There arc three
States, Arizona Nevada and Rhode Is
land in which the value Of farm property
and the value OF farm products is less
than Delaware and vet al three States
appropriate sums ranging from $4,000 70
5000 10 their agricultural college.
About $4,000 for farm equipment and
5000 per year for horticultural advance
ment is equivalent to about SIS per square
mile as territory in tho state for the first
year and $3.50 each year thereafter; an
equivalent OF one-half dollar per year fol
each farm In the State one-half cent for
each acre.
"The Federal Government Is appropriat-
ing $4,000 this year TO our experiment
station 10 be increased at the rate Of $1,000
each year until Il reaches $4,000. From
these experiments the farmers would re-
ceive untold BENEFITS"
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sr1rL1No VIII on THE PEOPLE.

THE victory OF the supporters OF the Kaiser
i in the recent elections in Germany was
more apparent than real Had the decision OF
the voters gone against the government the En-
Deror would have been forced 10 abandon the
elaborateness of his colonial policies which have
been the objects Of his ambitions. Herr Bebel,
the leader OF the Socialists the other day in the
Reichstae showed that had the districts been
properly distributed instead Of arranged under a
rerrvmander. his party would have had IL seats
in the new parliament instead of 43 with which
,ffey are accredited. The Socialists polled
larger vote than fIiey have ever done before In
fact, They have in the empire one-third of the
electorate behind them. The Centre party, which
on many questions, in opposition to the govern
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MaiI carriers oruanire.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER Feb. 2S.--The rural mail car
riors OF Delaware have formed a Stat'
organization here with these officers:
President. william f. Cole. of Dover
vice-prcsident. T. n. Whitman. OF Newark
secretary Miss Lille a. Donoho, Edg,
Moor, treasurer; r. r. Warrington
Georgetown. Corresponding secretaries
from each county we're elected thus: l.. y
whitman. New Castle; Fred saiterheid
Harrington l.. M =. stemples. George
town
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TEMPERANCE MEN
WILL PAY THE BILL
Special to The Evening Journal

oUENHI % IH' IINHIIII5 JuuTIIIIs
DOVER, Feb. 2S.-The temperance peo.
pie Of the State made a remarkable prom
ositlon through Senator G.. Edward Reed
temperance leader Of Sussex. Senator
Reed stated that instead of the special
election. contemplated by tho Conner bill
costing the State $4,000 the temperance
people Of Delaware would agree to man
the polls and hold the election and give
oath and bond for a fair count absolutely
free Of cost. If the governor should ap.
point one Of their number as inspector
and majority judge, these would serve
frees and even if the governor appointed
from their ranks only a minority Judge
he would serve free.
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How to rhaw Out Pines.

Editor The Evening Journal
This is the time OF the year when
reports frequently appear IN the news
papers telling OF persons who have
been burned as the result Of then
clothes igniting from using FIRE ln at
tempts to thaw out frozen pipes. There
Is a simple and convenient method Of
accomplishing this result without the
danger Of fire. Simply take a. large
piece OF cloth or some rags and wrap
around frozen pipe. Then pour some
boiling water over the rags. One ket-
tie OF water viii usually thaw out the
pipe, but n necessary. several or more
buckets can be used. The idea in using
the rags rs that the heat and steam are
retained longer than without the rags.
II the pipe is but slightly frozen. the
boiling water can be poured directly
upon It without using the rags.
Respectfully,
Housekeeper.
Wilmington Fohrrarv 90
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HIS INDIGNATION IS RIGHTEOUS.

TOVERNOR LEA and his friends cannot be
too severe in their criticism of those mem
bers of the Senate who used the Governors
name in order TO railroad the half million dollar
loan bill through the Senate If Governor Lea
feels toward that bill and the disgracefu meth
ods employed to force it through the Legislature
as he says and as he should he may yet have an
opportunity to so express and declare himself in
an unmistakable way. Did he, does he will he
favor that billf VIII the same influence that
rammed the bill through the Senate and is now
working to force it through the House regardless
of public opinion anything else be powerful
enough to make the Governor approve the bill if
it should pass both Houses? We will wait and
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nr. DOWNS Has Reeovsrsd.

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER. Feb. 2s.-Dr. Presley S.Downes.
pover's eminent physician and surgeon
who has been disabled for some time by
rheumatism contracted in midnight
ride into the country to alleviate suffering
nsa entirely recovered and resumed his
practice yesterday. DR.. pownes was iof
awhile In a serious condition.
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signed many local and out-of-towr
players for the team and his progress
siveness led many to believe that he
intended to have a team here in spite
Of the fact that the National Commits
sion had refused protection to his
league
When the Tri-State League decided
to include Trenton and Wilmington II
was generally thought that the Allan
tic League would never materiahze.
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Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for the
peoples column will not be printed
Names OF contributors to the column
will not be printed, but must be fur
nished The Evening Journal as an evil
dence OF good faith on the part Of the
contributor.
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FELTON, Church Trustees.

chttiaA 70 Inc LftAiNh doliHaA
FELTON,, Feb. c7.-These members have
been elected trustees Of FELTON, NJ. r
Church; c. ?. Wyatt, s. II. Hodgson,
George c. Herring. three years; W. II
Easton. \. L. sipple William 7. crea-
dick. two years, J. W. Kinen, Nathan
Jones, Jacob Hyde, J. W. Killen was elect
ed president Of the board and George c.
Herring secretary.
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Personal and Pertinent

"iiere boy" said Mill Creek hundred farmer yester-
day afternoon at Fourth and Market streets to news
boy give me a paper. want that has all the
weather i want my gal to read it to me when 1 get
home. In the store tho drug store. everywhe
go 1 hear nothing but Thaw Now gol darn It, 1 see no
signs Of a thaw, but ice and snow everywhere"
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

Collector Of Customs David C. Clark an ardent ad-
OF the local option bill before Legisa-
ture He says that tho fathers husbands and boys
who ruined by liquor is great have the
saloons continued and that he is willing bear his
share Of the taxes and have the saloons removed.
Evening journal., 1907-02-28
CHARTER BILL
UP TOMORROW
Probability That House Will
Pass sparks Substitute
Measure
SUSSEX MAY OPPOSE IT
speelal . rne Evenlna journal

Special 70 The Evening journal
DOVER. Feb. 2s.-The prospects for
new city charter are sometimes up
and sometimes down. At some period
Of every day the Republican leaders
think they have enough to constitute
the two-thirds necessary. then change
their minds. surprise was sprung
Just before the adjournment Of the
House Of Representatives by Chairman
Paradee reporting favorably the new
charter for Wilmington.
It win come up again in the House
tomorrow morning and will probably
be passed in the afternoon This is the
Senate substitute which is held up in
the senate until next Tuesday for final
action. While there will be little more
than superficial opposition and a voting
against on the part Of the Democrats
in the House Tomorrow where they
are Overpowered by a Republican two
i thirds majority but in the Senate
Senator Thomas NJ. Mona CHAN, the
Democratic leader is preparing a des-
perate fight.
Senator Monaghan has had prepared
a series OF amendments which have oc-
cupied much OF his time during the en-
tire session. to meet what the Demo-
Gratis term a ripper" charter to en-
able the Republicans 10 gain and hold
absolute control Of the Wilmington
city government and constitute the
mayor thereof as a twentieth century
czar.
The Democratic objection will be first
aimed at the Senate substitutes four
ward system with three councnmen to
be elected from each and three at large.
This. they claim. would give them only
one ward, the southwestern ward Cwith
Market and Eighth streets as the di-
viding line. and would enable them to
elect only three Of the fifteen council
men. Their amendment calls for five
wards using the present legislative
districts, where they can carry three.
Both local option bills are now be-
fore the Senate, Chairman life having
submitted, yesterday before adjourn
ment, a unanimous report OF favor
able" from his committee on enrolled
bills on the Kent county local option
bill. which has been petitioned for in
accordance with the celebrated Article
XIII. and which has the constitutional
number Of signers. II is understood
that, Immediately after the meeting OF
the State central committee (Republi-
ctn) here on Friday, both bills will be
passed, although the liquor men will
make strenuous efforts to further di-
vide the Republican vote.
The appearance here of Caleb r.
Layton yesterday was followed to- day
by the rumor that three Sussex county
men would not support the new Repub-
lican city charter for Wilmington. and
that this would be DR.. Layton's re-
venge for wilmingtons summary
treatment of Senator Alice his polit-
cal associate. These three men could
handily estop al charter legislation.
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

Mrs william Aschenbach is suffering
from blood poison in her right leg,
caused by cutting her foot several days
ago.
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

This newspaper is sale Broad street and Twenty
fourth and Chestnut railroad stations Phiadel-
mia and at tho Broadway Theatre rews stand New
York
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

Mr. Harrimans buying of railroad at a low
figure and then selling the bonds to insurance
companies IS another example of a certain kind
OF high finance that is not pleasant to contem-
plate
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

Notwithstanding the daily appeals and daily
promises, the strangers of the Senate refuse to
allow certain bills opposed by the corporations to
60 before the Senate for action. Noble men, are
Senator Sparks Committee on Revised Statutes
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no attention paid to unsigned communications
Advertising rates on application
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p q A. Soo--rELEPHoNEs-De.maryia s''s ~
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

Only mint can make money without advsrti'ins"-
e' 'adstone.
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

Where arc those nine senators credited with
standing by the people? Do they allow them
selves TO be carried around in the vest pockets of
the strangers?
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ALL THE NEWS FROM EVERYWHERE
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

The public service corporations say they do
not object TO the proposed form of taxation-a
peroentum of their gross receipts-but it is the
amount of the tax. Poor things
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

1t looks like the rum influence will get the
local option bill it wants through tho Senate.
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TERMs oF suRscRPTloN

fs mail postage prepaid. $500 year. or % cents
MONTH payable IN sdvance. By carrier six cents "7sA
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NOTICE To THE TuRLIc.

ANY erroneous reflection upon the character staunls
or reputation any person hrm or corporation whleh
nay appear in these columns win be gladly eorree'eu
Npon request
Evening journal., 1907-02-28

Mark Twain is said to possess fifteen suits ci
pure white. Mark doesn't live in Pittsburg
Evening journal., 1907-02-28
Routine Work Of The House.

Routine Work o. the Rouse.
Senate
DOVER, Feb 27-senate met at 12
m, after conference Of Republican
members.
Prayer by Chaplain Smith.
Roll called; all members responded.
Read and referred-House bill TO
regulate the practice Of medicine and
surgery (AIr. Cooper moved to have
500 copies Of the bill printed. Mr..
Moore offered an amendment by add
ing after committee had opportunity
to consider the bill and amend same"
Mr.. Connor declined to accept amend
ment After discussion, Mr.. Moore
withdrew his amendment and the mo-
tion to print prevailed.)
Introduced (read and referred under
suspension Of rules)-By Mr.. Morrison
requiring the Philadelphia. Baltimore
and Washington Railroad Company to
build and maintain a public road over
their tracks at stanton, at grade.
BY Mr Monaghan, act increasing the
number OF notaries public authorized
for New Castle county by the general
notaries public act Cnow fifty-five) 70
sixty-fve
BY Mr. Boyce. act changing the name
of charles Lamctte to Charles Lamotte
Messick
! ReDorted favorably-House bill in re-
latian to fishing in the Broadkiln river
I in this state and for other purposes.
ed--Communication offered by
Mr.. Sparks from George b. Kittenger
and other former Delawareans now re-
siding IN Seattle, Washington, urging
the Delaware Legislature to make suf-
hcent appropriation for a good repre-
sentation Of the States agricultural
and manufacturing products Of the
. Alaska Yukon exhibit.
+ Recess 90 200 %. M.
( senate-Afternoo
/ Reoonsidered and passed-Senate bill
, CMonaghan) extending the time for in
! structing INDECENT deaf, dumb and
blind Of the State in institutions with
out the State from ten TO twelve years
CAyes, II; noes, 80
Read and referrei-All House bills
passed TO date.
introduced (read and referred under
suspension Of the rules)-By Mr.. Con-
ner, Incorporating FELTON, Trust Com
pany (Alvan 3. Conner, Joseph NJ
! Harrington. Edward r. Knots and
George c. Herring. incorporators)
Il Concurred in-House joint resolution
authorizing the secretary OF state &c
/ have printed the election laws; schoo
laws
Recess to 4 p. m. to hear railroad
debate.
Reconvened at p. m.
Reported favorably. with amendment
), (reducing the maximum quantity TO b'
sold to any individual 10 one fron
three) gallons)-House hill in relation
to the licensing OF fruit distilleries ant
to the sale and removal OF the products
thereof and prescribing penalties.
Reported favorably-Act submitting
to the vote Of the qualified electors Of
the district. comprising Kent county Of
the question Of whether the sale oi
intoxicating liquors shall be licensed
within that district in accordance with
Section 2 OF Article XIII Of the Consti-
tuition of Delaware. Unanimous re-
!. port)
\ Passed-Senate bill providing for the
printing and publication OF Volume Z
! Laws OF Delaware.
Adjourned until tomorrow morning
al 1890.
House Of Representatives
rT.,tao mat ~ II ~
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House Of Representatives
DOVER. Feb. 27.-House met at n.5'
Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-25

There may be sermons In stones. but not many preachers find rocks" in delivering them.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-25
HAVE TAKEN UP LANDS.

DOUGLAS, Jan. 24.-(Special.)-
 Lew Parker and a party arrived in Douglas last night rom Los AnImas valley, where they nave been exam ming farming lands for outside par. ties and incidentally for themselves. MT. Parker reports conditions in that valley almost ideal for farming and also states that surrounding this val ley there are evidences of great min eral wealth besides ana abundance of timber and water. Forests of red ce- dar are growing in the foothills.
 Several families have taken advan. tage of the natural resources with which nature has abundantly provid ed this valley and MT. Parker predicts that when the valley is better known to the outside world there will be an influx of those seeking to establish homes in this little Eden of Arizona Mir. Parker and party were gone just nineteen days and were vel equipped for an outing of this kind They saw game in abundance but like true nimrods, only killed what was necessary for the food requirements 'ot the party.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-25
Willing to be informed.

A servant was entertaining some visitors in the kitchen when her mis- tress thought 1t was time to retire.
 Ellen" she called. its past 10 o'clock"
 All right, ma'am," replied Ellen cheerfully. Please let me know when it's 12, will yUu?''
Bisbee daily review., 1907-01-25
NATION TO HOLD OIL AND
 MINERAL
La Toilette Bill Aims to Revolu- tionize Present System Of Enty-If Successful Will Shut Out Railroads.

wASHING0N, Jan. 24.-An elabo rate scheme perpetually reserytng from entry and sale all public lands In the United States containing coal, oil, gas and asphalt. and providing for the granting of licenses to recover such products has been worked out by the Department of Justice in the bill which Senator La Toilette will intro duce this week. President Roosevelt has devoted much personal attention to the matter and has held many con ferences with those most interested in furthering his programme of pre- venting the 45,000.O0O acres of public coal and oil lands from coming under the control of monopoly.
 Jusdce Moody, while still Attorney General. assigned Otis J. Carleton, a special assistant attorney. to work out details of tEe proposed law. It has been one of the most intricate prob. lems the department has had to deal with in the way of framing legislation, a principal difficulty being to circum- vent the schemes of railroads and trusts 10 evade the provisions made to protect the masses of the people schemes that have worked with com paratiye ease in connection with the existing public land laws.
 Recent exposures of public land graft have suggested some of the rem edies that are to be applied under the provisions of the new bill. If put into effect. the measure will absolutely revolutlonlze the entry of public lands, and therefore 1t Is likely to precipi tate a big fight, as the congressman from the public land states. who are | inclined to view matters from the | corporation standpoint. regard witt much jealousy any attempt radically to change the existing order of things.
 The bill, of foremost importance among the big measures which the present administration has put for i ward, provides that a person of legaI age or an association. corporate oI otherwise, may apply for license to recover coal. oil, gas. or asphal on areas not to exceed five govern mental sections of land. But there Is this stringent prohibition:
 That no common carriers, or any association of which any member is shareholder of or in any manner in terested in & common carrier, shal be permitted to hold a license"
 No corporation can receive licenses to more than one area. and elaborate provision Is made to prevent associa tions from merging their respective areas and SC in time build up trust The term of the license to be issued l by direction of the Secretary of thf Interior, Is to be for no longer thaI thirty years. There is to be a renta of so much per acre and the license' is to be required to pay in addition a royalty of from 8 to IS cents per tor | on all coal mined and a royalty like ! wise on oil and asphalt.