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Evening journal., 1907-01-25
TIES FILLED WITH ASPHALT
Pennsylvania Railroad Experiments
With Newest Substitute for Old
Fashioned Wooden sleepers.

A steel cross-tie filed with a mixture
of asphalt and rock is the newest ef-
fort to fill the place Of the old fashion
ed wooden sleeper that has been In
use so many years The Pennsylvania
Railroad has decided to install 5000 OF
these new ties just east OF LoclSport on
the Pittsburg division OF the main
line.
It is becoming harder each year 10
get good wooden ties, with the result
that the railroads Of the country are
casting about to find a good substitute.
Steel ties OF two kinds are now being
subjected to experiment by the Penn
sylvania. as anything that promises n
possible solution Of the cross-tie ques-
ton will be welcomed.
The newest tie is q steel casting with
an asphalt and rock hlling. The steel
facing extends only around three sides
Of the tie, the asphalt being exposed
on the under side. which rests on the
stone ballast. The size and shape ara
the same as those OF wooden tie.
though the weight is about ZOO pounds
or three times as heavy as a wooden
sleeper. This great weight. with the
asphalt surface resting on the ballast
is calculated to reduce creeping to a
minimum.
With the installation Of these STEEL
asphalt ties, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road VIII have under way experiments
with the most likely substitutes for the
wooden tie that have been proposed.
These are the I-shaped all-steel ties
a track built on longiludial stoel
girders. and the new Snyder tie, which
will be the subject Of the latest ex-
pertinent.
The maintenance Of way department
is exerting every effort to thoroughly
test these probable Improvements, with
a view to constantly bettdring the
trackage Of the entire system of lines
by adopting such as may prove prac-
ticable and by preserving the gQos
wooden ties. II is not unlikely Tint
the cross-tie supply in this country
will be materially increased in the next
few years by treating soft wooden ties
with creosote as Is done now in Eng
land and other foreign countries.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Where Are the Blondes :


Where is the beautiful blonde woman
who used to delight our eyes-she of the
golden hair and the violet or the pansy-
colored eyes? What has become Of
her?
The heroines Of all the novels OF an
other day were blondes. The Duchess.
beloved Of school girls a score Of years
ago, would have scorned TO allow her
tawny- y-moustached heroes to marry any
lady who was not as fair as a lily and
was not crowned with tresses the color
OF q gold dollar. is the type extinct
now2 IL would seem so.
The great mass OF American women
Of the present day are Of an attractive
between complexion-their hair Is Of
sdme shade Of brown, their eyes Of
blue or gray or amber or brown, their
compilations neither dazzling fairness
nor OF a nut-brown tint.
The pure blonde is even less seen than
the pure brunette. All OF those ladies
who some years ago lent a spurious
shade OF blondeness to their hair by
means Of peroxide Of hydrogen have
given up the habit. They have become
and have gained both in wisdom and
beauty thereby.
Real blondes OF the type written
about by lady novelists are scarcer than
hens teeth. They have gone hence and
are no more seen. and It Is surely a
pity.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
DEATH STOPS NOTES
FROM "MUSICAL HEART
Soldier of Fortune and Globe Trotter
Dies of Strange MaIady.

NEW YORK, Jan. 25-To Alvin Shaw,
a soldier of fortune who had trotted all
over the world, and who died at the
City Hospital, Newark, there was no
poetry in "the chord Of the heart
strings" To him the chord of the
heart strings was at all times an ag-
gravating reality. and finally caused
his death, in what is known technically
as mitral stenosis, or musical heart"
II is the peculiarly of the strange
and rare malady that the patient
imagines that ne hears music in the
throbbing of his heart. Shaw had
suffered from the peculiar disease
many years, but the doctors all over
the world told him that it would not
cause his death, If he were careful. He
went through the Boer War at the
front, adventured through Africa, Asia
and Europe. and several months ago
with this strange affection and spent
several weeks in a hospital here. Yes
terday, a well man again, he went 20
Newark to visit old friends. He met
George b. Davis, a business man, at
Broad and Orange streets. The ex>
citement Of meeting his old friend wos
too much for his freak heart.
my heart is twanging away like 81
banjo" said Shaw. 1T is a queer
sensation. The noise seems to run up
and down the scale II isn't plain but
It makes me weak"
Davis advised shaw to go to the
City Hospital at once. Shaw col
lapsed on arriving and died a. moment
after telling mis- friend that it was one
OF intermittent attacks and would
soon pass away.
Shaw was 81 years old. He was a
Past Master in the Northern Lodge.
+. and A. NJ. of Newark, and a Noble
Of Mecca Temple, order Of the Mystic
Shrine.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
My Days

Ny days are ships that put to sea
While in the dusk I silent stand
And watch them sailing far from me
To some unknown, far distant land.
Into the dim and starless night,
oven an ocean gray and lone
Onward they sail, nor left nor right,
Each with cargo Of its own.
may not know tin ali IS past
What port they make when over sea;
But this-I know that 7 az last
Shall find my ships awaiting me.
Then may / tand and smile at Death
If I have sent in every one
A little love, a little faith.
A little deed Of kindness done.
Stuart Maclean.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
TwoNew EneIandRecipes

This recipe for old-fashioned crullers
comes from New England: Beat the
whites and yolks Of six eggs separately.
Add TO the yolzs six tablespoonsfuls Of
sugar, three-fourths of a cupful Of
melted butter and lard. three table,
spoonfuls OF milk and add the whites
Of the eggs and flour enough to make
a paste just stiff enough to be handled
when it is very cold. Roll the paste
into a thin sheet. cut into squares,
clash each square three times and crush
It together and fry in deep hot lard.
To make a New England fish chow
der cut halibut or Goldfish steak into
pieces about four inches long. Slice
onions and potatoes. Fry a couple Of
pieces Of salt pork in the bottom of a
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Mr. short Returnn Next Maak.

The Rev. F. Burgette Short. the WELL
known Methodist minister who former
ly had charge of several churches in
this city. but is now stationed at Port e
land, Oregon, viii return to the West
sometime next week. having spent sew
erl months in this section of the coun-
try for his health. OverworlS had made
it necessary for him to seek a change.
He is much improved and will be able
to resume his duties on returning.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Red Men to Visa To-nioht.

Keokuk Tribe No. 9, Improved Order
of Red Men, this evening will make a
formal visit to Afocoponaca Tribe No.
149, Of Chester. The Wilmington Red
Men win go by trolley. Many mem
bers of the various other tribes Will
accompany the members Of KeolIuk
Tribe and a very pleasant trip is an
ticipated,
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

European musicians. incidentally Civ
ing limitations OF Sousa. Creatore,
Strauss, Ofenbach and a dozen others.
while in the third a lady is thrown
into a cage with a ferociOus lion, a
veritable monarch Of the forest. Fl
takes five cars to transport the COM
pany and scenery.
A high-class attraction at popular
prices was what the patrons of the
Lyceum Theatre got last night anG
what they are assured Of getting for
the remainder Of the week. The at
traction offered is Daniel sully in "The
MATCHMAKER" and the production IS
notable for several reasons. In the
first place it is the first appearance Of
Mr.. Sully I'm this city at popular prices
and it is also one Of the best PLAYS
which has been offered here for some
time. II tells Of the incidents which
may come 10 the attention Of the pastor
of a church in a boom town. Mr.
Sully as Father Daily. the pastor has
character which fits him to a. nicety.
The priest depicted is a good natured.
holy man. a man who can mix worldly
affairs and religion together in re-
marSable way without managing re-
ligiOn and TO the Improvement OF
worldly affairs. He is natural at all
times and the sympathies OF the audi
ence are with the good old priest from
the start to the finish. The same COM
pany will appear again this and to-
morrow afternoons and evenings.
hOUna canp sanxnr fof.frfsf fonff fa q
unanimous verdict of all who witness
tic surprise "The House OF Mystery"
It is one Of the positive novelties this
season, introducing wonderful electri-
cal displays, illusions. mechanical e.
fects, etc, and one Of the heaviest
scenic investures Of the day. "The
House OF Mystery" written by Lang
don Mccormick, is a melodralna N
four acts, woven around an entirely
original theme. requiring the introduce
tion of many new and unique char
acters to the stage. The story appeals
to the heart and holds the closest al
tention of the audience through its
many pathetic, thrilling as we'll as
comedy scenes. ''The House of Myst-
cry" will be the attraction at tho
Lyceum commencing Monday rsxt.
Stephens and Linton's merry musical
farce comedy, MY Wife's Family"
which is to be seen at the Grand Opera
House. Saturday matinee and evening,
January Goth, is what is known In
theatrical parlance as a good re
peater" or in other words, one that
plays to increased attendance on re-
turn engagements. for there As not an
instance on record where this attrac-
tion has been presented for the second
time that it has not played to the
capacity OF the theatre. Although this
is the third season, the receipts are FAR
in excess of any previous year one
Of the principal reasons for this is that
the company has not deteriorsted AMI
almost identcally the same cast that
appeared in the play three seasons ago
for extended Engagements in all of the
principal cities comprise the organiza-
tlon to-day.
"The Matchmaker" a play that Is
distinct departure from the followed
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Misses and ChiIdren'S Coats
Reduced

Misses coats, 8 to IA years, in plaidsgand
mixed goods. a u
Were $500 now $3.50. Were S 500 now $3.50
Were S8. so now 5000. Were $1,000 nowv$7. so
Children's coats, I, ?, 3 and a years sizes
White curly bear coats, were $500 and 5000
now ..................,... -$3.75
Mole skin coats, were $500, now ..r$ $500
Mole skin coats, were $3.50, now ..,...$5.oo
Crushed plush coats, were 5000 now $3.50
Fur coats. $I2 and SIS, now. so and $40
Second floor rear
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

and C Juniors, who viii take up Eng
lish.
Wednesday.
A Senior chemistry; B Senior,
chemistry; c Senior, English; A Mid
die. Latin and civics; B Middle. alge-
bra.
Thursday.
A Senior. trignometry; b and c Sem
ior. chemistry; A and y Middle,
physics; A Junior, commercial geo.
graphy; c Junior, commercial arith-
metic.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
THE GENTLE SEX

kettle, and when the fat is wei out pu,
IN enough fish to cover the bottom. over
&c put a layer Of onions and potatoes
season with salt and pepper, add am
other layer OF fish. vegetables, etc. unit
all used. Turn in just enough water tc
cover. and cook until the flsh and vege-
tables are tender.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

C senior, Cicero; A Middle, geometry;
B Middle. geometry; A Junior, alge-
bra; B Junior. physical geography; c
Junior, physiology.
Monday.
A Senior, English; p Senior, Virgil;
C Senior. bookkeeping and solid
geometry A Middle, Greek history;
r Middle. English; A Junior. history;
B Junior Latin and civics; c. Junior,
Latin.
tuesday
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
North End Club Ball.

In Turn Hall this evening the mem
bers Of the North End Athletic Club
viii give their first annual ball The
ronmittee in charge has made elabor-
ate preparations for the occasion and
II VIII undoubtedly be one Of the
Finest OF the season.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
EXAMS. BEGUN

High School Pupils Wrestling With
Semi Annual Quiz.
Yesterday the students at the Will
mington High School commenced wOrk
on their semi-annual examinations. 20
continue until next Thursday. on
February 4 the work Of examining the
papers viii have been completed and
the promotions viii be announced.
Following is a program Of the ex-
aminations:
Thursday.
A seriior, civics; B Senior. English
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
NEWS OF THE PLAYHOUSES

The performance Of 1.-THE Great
Lafayette which apears at the Grand
Opera House for two performances
only. Monday afternoon and evening,
January 2Sth, is divided into three acts.
In the first he gives a marvellous ex-
hibition Of the conjurer's art; I'm the
second he leads a band Of twenty
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
FURS
New Books

Good books are entitled to and demand good
prices. These books are good both from liter
ary as we'll as a commercial standpoint Some
are illustrated and all are nicely bound. Each
one is a jewel in itself
The awakening of Helen Richie; by Margaret
Deland; illustrated. d.....................S SI.oS
The Doctor, by Ralph Connor (author of the
Man From Glengarry and the Sky Pilot Sr.oS
Rosemary In Search OF a Father, by c. N.
and A. M. williamson; beautifully illustrated
SIoS
Coniston by Winston Churchill (author Of
The Crossing, etc) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .SI.oS
The White Fang by Jack London; beaut-
fully illustrated in colors ............... .S1oS
Blindfolded, by Earle Ashley Walcott; illus
uated ........'. ................... .9l.Oo
Jane Cable, by George Barr McCutcheon;
Illustrated .............. ............. .9loo
The Reckoning, by Robert w. Chambers;
Illustrated .................. 80. .'..- .9loo
The Fighting Chance an intensely interest
ing story; illustrated; by Robert W. Cham
bers -........ .... ......... ....... -Sl.oo
The Under Dog, by +. Hopkins Smith .$I.oS
The Belle Of Bowling Green, by Amelia +.
Barr; illustrated ......................S SI.oS
Spinner in the Sum- by Myrtle Reed SIS so
AT the Sign of the Jack OLantern, by Myr-
tie Reed illustrated ...................S so
Back Of elevator. first floor.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

the offering Of Mr.. Daniel Sully. and
q Will bc Welcomed to Wilmington
play-goers with as much enthusiasm
as 1t was enjoyed by them last season
when Mr.. Sully gave so clever and
convincing an Interpretation Of the title
role at the Lyceum. The story of the
play is so well known that TO attempt
q description would be TO fall short or
the general impression. for It was IN
deed n much discussed play when Mr.
Sully made so many people exclalm
their gee IN loud and long-drawn
laughs on his last visit. Father DAILY
Is so jovial and true a character that
one cannot fail TO fall into the wake
Of his path through the pleasing, yet
for him. troublesome. little romance
of Western Idaho, and Mr. Suily's
rendition gets every spark Of humor
and pathos that the author intended
there should be. Practically the same
supporting company win be seen at the
Lyceum on Thursday, Friday and SAT-
urday next as that which so capabiy
assisted Mr.. sully a year ago.
The Jupiter Brothers and their
famous cabinet trick continue TO prove
a feature OF extraordinary interest al
the Garrick Theatre this week Nni-
withstanding the fact that the brothers
have a standing offer OF $1,000 for any
one who viii successfully explain how
their trick Is done no one has yet
come forward to claim the reward
Most cabinet tricks are mysterious to
the novice. but this one has all the
rest beat to a standstill. 1t is more
clever than anything the best wizards
of the period have yet presented, and
it is small wonder that these "cow-
boy wizards" had all New York talk
ing on their last visit to the old town.
and that they have booked numerous
return dates at an increased salary.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

Mrs. r. H. Hull. of Chicago. who has
been visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrc.
George Tauberg. of Swartnmore. Pa.
is in the city enToute for Washington.
Chicago and Minneapolis. she w.ll
reside in the latter city.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Winter Necessities

While this winter has been comparatively mild,
yet you can't tell when it is going to be as cold as
"blue bazes," as for example. this past week.
and it is best to be prepared As you know that
keeping the feet and lower limbs warm contribute
a great deal toward the comfort of the body. you
cannot very well afford to neglect them.
These items are very opportune and should
receive your consideration:
and 1O-button overgaiters. in black cloth; for
women ......................... SOC. 75c and $10O
Wcmen's brown, white, grey and green over
paiters SlOO
Women's leggins of black Jersey; including the
famous RIEUMA NOT. The kind that you
wear inside the shoe ...........-.... 75c and Sl50
Chldren's leggins, in black Jersey and colors,
in velvet or astrakhan ............-.5Oc to Sl.5O
Chldren's Colonial leggins reduced from 81
Foot warmers for men. women and children.
Extreme left. first floor
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Muslin Underwear

Night gowns Of musn V neck and tucked
Nightgowns of muslin or cambric, with
tucked, embroidered or lace yoke ........75c
Nightgowns of cambric or nainsook, chemise
or high neck .................... .9l TO SIPS
Other styles from ..............S1.5o so to So
White skirts of muslin, with hensttched
iiounce .............. ...................5 soc
White cambric skirts, with lace or embroid-
cry hounce and dust ruffle .....,......S .SI.oo
White cambrc skirts some with deep
hounce of embroidery. Others with ruffle of
lace insertion and edge ................ .SI.5o
Chemise made of muslin, with yoke and
sleeves finished with corded bands ....... 39c
Chemise of cambric or muslin, with lace or
embroidered yoke ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. soc
Chemise of cambric or nainsook, some with
embroidery yoke; others with deep yoke of
lace insertion and edge, finished with ribbon
$I.oo
Corset Covers OF cambric some with two
rows of lace insertion, others with lace edge
and ribbon .......,...,........25
Corset Covers of nainsook, full French deep
lace yoke front and back ................5o soc
Corset Covers of nansook, some trimmed
with medallions, others with lace insertion and
edge, ribbon trimmed ...................75
Corset Covers Of mercerzed nainsook yokes
of hand embroidered medalons and lace in
sertion ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .SI.5o and -
Second floor, front.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Grammar pspartmsnt.

The subject for yesterdays examin-
ations in the grammar department
were arithmetic and grammar. History
win be taken up Monday; reading on
Tuesday. and spelling and dictatioa
viii make up Wednesdays. program
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Spring EmbrOideries
and LaceS

New ideas in stylish Embroideries
and Laces have arrived and will
have their first showing.
There are so many pretty designs
that it will be hard to tell which
will be the most popular.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Hand. Finish French
Band EmbroiderieS

Seem to be in the lead and is
spoken of very highly in all the
leading fashion books. Our show
ing in these pretty embroideries
will prove our claim to always carry
the best embroideries and laces
attainable.
Prices range from Is cts. to so cts.
a yard.
We have remnants of Embroider-
les and Laces at a bargain.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Bargains in Mems
and Boys Clothing

Wen show every man who comes to our
store during this sale, how to make his money
cover more new, stylish, well-made and dur
able clothing than ever before in this town
or many Others
Men who appreciate the opportunity to save
one or more dollars out of every three they
thought they'd have to spend for a suit or
overcoat, or any of the necessaries they must
buy-are coming to this store with eagerness-
and leaving in a mighty contented state of
mind.
Read the items below-see how significant
are the printed prices-then come and see how
different from the usual are the bargains
come and see what this sale means to you, per-
sonally and Individually.
Mems Suits
Were $40 now S 7.so We're $3.50 now,$1o.so so
Were $I2 now 5000 Were 1900 nows$I2.oo
Were $500 now $3.50
Mems 0veFCOatS
Were $40 now S 75o. We're $3.50 now $Io5o
Were SI2 now 5000. Were $500 now $I2oo
Were $500 now $3.50
Second floor. rear
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

"The Matchmaker" a play that IS
distinct departure from the followed
trail Of the everyday drama, is still
Evening journal., 1907-01-25
Mems NegIigee Shirts,
75C; We're $l.00

Only about ten dozen in the lot at this price,
but enough for you if you come early, as there
are all sizes, colors and patterns. The bosoms
are both plated and plain. In pretty patterns,
both stripes and plaids.
Left aisle first floor.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

European musicians. incidentally Civ
ing limitations of Sousa, Creatore,
Strauss, Onenbach and a dozen others.
while in the third a lady is thrown
into a cage with a ferocious lion, 4
veritable monarch Of the forest II
takes five cars to transport the COM
pany and scenery.
Evening journal., 1907-01-25

Were $500 now $1,000
Were $4,000 now $1,000
Were $500 now $27.50
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Notice Gf Final Settlement.

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&c nf tue. S'.S 'isr days ,nr September 40
t'r;n al the o'Ints .,urt al IL'its, uunty. iu
.nc Stale uf uiorss,i". l. L,ni-.. Il. Mctir.w,
.S,cutrix nf S.ill estate. will apiSsr t.urc tic
iu,re uf said ourt. rr--snt my unal -ettiencnt
sncl, Executrix anal pr,y 'l,r ap,a,,vil at the
will thea pi,iy to Ia. tti-Sl,,rI;>d Al
,,ich Exrcutrix. At which time and place, any
s'r>pn in interest may apissr "nd prevent ob.e.
.on- to the same il amy there H.
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North Delta.

The four yesr old son of Claude Bru-
ten while playing on beet wagon fell
in such manner as to break tn. elbow
joint and splinter the bone, Monday,
October 2Sth.
Charley Johnson returned home Fri
day evening after three mon,hs stay
IL Dariing's saw mill
Miss Myrtle Cope. a teacher in the
North Delta scropls, received news
Tuesday morning tina, her brother.
Arthur Cope had been Killed in foot.
ball game and left on the first train fo'
Salida accompanied by.her uncle. MIR.
Gallup.
Mr.. Henry Isensee is coniined to hi>
bed with typhoid fever
Will McCallist-r of Telluride was
visiting his grandmother Mrs. johnson
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l. Turner who were
here to attend the funeral of his broth
er, returned Tuesday morning TO Their
home in S%lida.
Merle Benton while examining ,.
revolver sho; himself rhr.ugh the hand
severely i'lurirr two fingers.
Mrs. Barton and d., ght.r Cara LEFT
Tuesday afternoon f,r Canfo' MIA where
they intend to spend the winter.
Ifreports are correct Mr.. Conrad ha.
sold his ranch or elg ht acres for S3, 800
A number of the children hclongin-
to Advent families are attending III,
Advent school in Delta.
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Red Mountain Items.

Messers. Webber and Lane who had
the Watson mine leased decided there
WASH, business enough to pay 50 gave
1t up and now that mIne is closed.
MIR. A. Watson has given Charles
Thompson an option on 20 acres off the
north east corner of mis- place ana has
received II small payment and Mr.
Watson has sucn faith in the rise of
rise OF real estate that he is hoping
that he will not come to time in making
farther payments.
Frank Ficks was in Delta last week
after load of goods and he usually
makes n trip each week. SO there mus;
be some trade
There has been some rupture in the
Coalby school but for fear of doing
either the teacher or some of the pa
irons injustice we will only say that We
hope things will be fixed up and will
proceed more smoothly.
Mr.. Watson has tomatoes and peas
in bloom now almost the last of Octo-
ber. Who says we have an early frost
in this country every year?
DR.. States, of Franklin. Idaho, while
visiting his parents here. made a trip
to Cednredye and entering barber
shop inquired of alady attendant if the
barber was in. She replied in the