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Evening journal., 1907-06-11
RAT POISONS
And RAT TRAPS
Relative Va'ue Of Different
Substances Used in Geltne
Rid Of Rodents

The Department OF Agriculture at
Washington has just issue most
interesting bulletin On The methods of
destroying rats The report is made
by David E Lantz. assistant of the
Bureau of Biological Survey In his
Introduction Professor Lantz says that
the brown. or Norway rat is the worst
mammal pest in the United states. and
the losses from his depredations
amount to move than an the other in
furious mammals combined IN adj
dition to It's destructive habits. the
brown rat is known 90 be an active
agent in disseminating infectious dts
eases. The brown rat was introduced
in America In 1913, ami has supplant-
ed and nearly exterminatcd the black
lrat and despite the inccssant warfare
OF man. has extended It's range and
has steadily Increased m number. The
brown rat breeds three or four times
a year, and produces from 6 20 ~ and
even more az litter. Young females
breed when only four or five months
old. The species Is practically omni-
vcrous, feeding unon all kinds Of
animal and vegetable matter.
Among the NEST important meas.
ures 10 be recommended for destroying
the brown rats are poisons. traps, fer
rets fumigation and rat-nroof con-
struction of buildings.
Poisons for Rodent
One of the cheapest and most ef-
fective poisons for rats and mice is
barium carbonate. or larytes This
mineral has the advantage of being
without taste or smell. and in small
quantities used in poisoning rats is
hairless to larger animals. Its action
on rodents IS slow but reasonably SURE.
and has the further advantage thot
animals before dying. If exit is possible,
usually leave the promises I'm search
of water. The poison may be fed in
the form of dough of Cne-nfth barytes
and feuE-fifths meal but a more con-
venient bait is TO mix it with ordinary
oatmeal and water, using one-eighti
Of barytes II can also hc spread unon
bread and butter.
Strychnine is a rapid method, but
animals often die uDon the premises.
Dry strychnine crystal may be inserted
in raw meat. sausage or toasted
cheese. OF oatmeal mag be wet with
a atrychnine syrup. The latter is pre-.
, pared by dissolvlng half-ounce of
strychnia sulphate IN pint of boilins
water. ada q pint of thick sugar syrur
and stir thoroughly.
Evening journal., 1907-06-11

Thceo who read essays were G.. Hartley
Williams. from the Hish School; Wal
lace Talley. Of school No 2s; Miss Eta
T. Reynolds. Of Smyrna. Kent county,
and Miss CASEY. Of Claymont, which
paper was reac ty Miss McGnl The
judges to decide this contest awarded
the prize TO G.. Hartley Williams of the
High school Miss Reynolds's paper
was considered close second.
The prize offered for the teachers Of
New Castle county was won By Miss
Della A. Creiss Of Rocyland. II IS a
two weeks outing at Atlantic CITY,
offered by the rural New Castle county
union of the w. c. r.. u.
The prize offered for the public
schools OF the city was won by e..
Hartley Williams. Of The Hieh School.
who also won the state prize This
latter prize was so in gold, presented
by Ashton r. Tatum
The prize for the New Castle county
public schools was won by Miss Casey,
Of Claymont This prize was $40 in
gold. presented by s. NJ Donnen, Of
Newark. Del
Tho prize offered for the private and
parochial schools Of the city was won
by Miss Anna Mooney. a pupil at s..
Pauls r. G. School az Fourth and
Jackson streets. This was a three
months course at Goldcy College, or
s35 in gold.
Aside from the addresses and tho
reading Of the essays. an interesting
musical program was given by Ep-
worth choir and the boys Of St Paul's
r. c. Church. The young women of
the st. Pauls Y gave drill. the Rev
J. r. Milllgan, OF ST. Georges. made
the opening prayer, and the Rev WIN
Ham Temple, ID. d.. OF ST. Paurs r. c.
Church pronounced the benediction
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
S. II. Stats.
Corsets.

At One Dollar we can show you the
newest models in the leading and Well
known standard makes.
r. & G. Deep Flip with the Tapering
Waist; biased throughout; hose sup
porters front and Sides This Corset is
guaranteed In every particular TO give
satisfactory wear. Deep Hip and
Straight Front Styles. Also, the Lin
gerie Corset.
Thomson's "olove- Fitting straight
front, biased gored, Habit-Hip. with
Hose Supporters attached-the 'cele-
brated Velvet Grip ola,'. The Oldest,
most reliable ana best-known Corset
in the world. New numbers at $1.00
and s1.5O.
Thomson's "orand Duchess" Corset
for Stout Figures. 1t is heavily bOned
throughout. with lace and ribbon trim
ming on top Wide belt around bottom
of Corset produces. smooth fit over
hips. The best Dollar Corset for stout
women on the market.
Ladies' and Misses Ferris Waists.
At SO cents we offer a most excep-
tionally good Corset. modelled after the
Is1OO numbers. 11west shapes and
lentghs.
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
6O5-6O7-6OO rIarket Street
FOR MERCHANTS CARNIVAL
Mercantile Association viii Discuss
Subject at It's Regular Meeting.

Matters OF interest to the merchants
of the city were discussed at meet
ing Of the directors OF the Mercantile
Association last night. All expressed
satisfaction over the result OF the re-
tent fair at the Springs. Tho matter
OF holding street carnival was talked
Of and continued. for further discussion
at the regular meeting Of the associa-
tion. Those who took part In the dis
russions OF last night were James G.
O'Ncal. A. j. Rumford. Fred W. Steinle
D. 7. DuRoss, j. S. clark. George w
Bader. C. H. Lipnincott William Law
ton and l.. A. Bertolette.
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
Printers Receive Hiahsr WAGES.

The members of Wilmington. TYPO
graphical Union have had their wages
Voluntarily increased by the employers
Of union labor In this city. The for
mer wage scale was Si4 per week, and
the new scale calls for Sl5 per week FOR
hand mon and SIS per week for ma
chine men. Tho employees are much
gratihcd at this voluntary increase by
the employers. in view Of the fact that
they were lately granted the eight
hour workday.e
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
Children's Waists.

"Littlc Beauty Waists for Girls and
Boys 25 cents.
"Litsls Beauty" Waists for Girls lace
trimmed, 35 cents
suspender Waiots for Boys.
Nazareth Waists
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
You viii Find Them Here,

A complete line Of newest shapes in
straw hats from the leading manufac-
mrers Also "a large stock OF Pan
amas. Saltzgiver & Bupp, S32 Market
street Open evenings
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
HolInsss cAureh convsntlon.

A ten da.'s convention Of the Holi-
ness Christian church is in progress at
Eighth and lSirxwool streets. The
Rev. ID. l<e.s. &c Conshohochen, and
the Rev. Joscoh rr0mbauror, OF Ches-
ter. are assisting The pastor, tho Row
II. p. Jones. Meeting are held every
afternoon and evening
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
DEATHS.
Ester Lillian Noistrom.
Emelia II. BurlSi Nogel
Thomas j. Williams.

lHNiilao D. NAAAttHA8
Suddenly, at New Or
leans. La Thomas ]. Williams, in
his 3Sth year.
Due notice OF the funeral win be
given
VOGEL-In Denver, Colo, on June Z
1897. Emelia II. Burd Vogel, wife Of
Francis J. Vogel.
"A loving heart is stilled."
NOIsTROM-In this city. on June o.
1907. Ester Lillian, daughter of the
late John c. and Martha Noistrom.
aged 16 years.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited TO attend the funeral SER
vices at the residence Of her uncle.
Emil f. Peterson. No. 1922 Reed street,
on Wednesday afternoon. June 18th, at
2 o'clock. Interment Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
4O5 Market ST. 4O4 shipIey ST
eet.in1 Ready for Summer outing.

Set1lnJ hoaoJ TOT summer Sus'"s'
William L. Dockstader is putting his
trim little naotha launch in shape for
q cruise to Atlantic City. He expects
to make the trip next week. 1t is Mr..
Dockstaders custom TO spend the sum-
mer at Atlantic city and takes his
launch down to fish from.
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
A Wonderful Tonic.
HORSEORDiS ACfD pHocr

IL nourishes, strengthens and inns
parts new life and vigor. An excellent
general tonic.t
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
TOO LATE FoR CLASSIFICATION.

FOR RENT-Rooms, furnished or un-
furnished All convenicncos. Free use Of
phone Centrally located. Address NIP,
Journal Office. Jll-4t
FOR RENT
New single house IN the Highlands on
car line.
New house on Woodlawn avenue facing
Peck r. r and h.
1915 West 9TH St. 10 r and b.
1903 Delaware Ave. % and b.
209 Monroe St, Sr.
900 Poplar St. S r.
eos EAST 9th St, 8 r and b.
12.0 Nandeyer Ave, r and b.
CHARLES c.. KURTZ,
Composite Court House, l0l1 Market st.
jn-13 IS
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
THkNnI I'd Undertaken
SuHNDLLN e Embalmer

No. IA W. Ninth Street
Carefr- attention day or night.
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hotels
bnd Hospitals removed and cared for
bntil claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments. frEt-csasz. Both PhoneA
Evening journal., 1907-06-11

Tather Temple wrote a SOM especi-
ally for .ts3. occasion last night and
the BOYS OF st. Paui's choir save it In
an excellent manner. The song. which
maze q won crfui hit, IS as follows:
TEMPERANCE SONG.
sad ana o.toous are the cries,
Worn and weeping are thy eyes,
Where the demon licIor lays his lying
bait.
But TIE DAYS will soon be here,
Full Of gladncss and Of cheer.
When John Barieycorn II be banished
from our state
CHORUS
Only votei for prohibition
Against slavery and scditon-
Every vote of ours win do its noble
share.
In the coming fight an5 fray.
To drive demon drink away
From the happy homes Of dear old
Delaware.
From the southern Sussex line
To the hills of Branlywine.
There comes the growing shout for
liberty,
From the slavery and The shame,
From the evil life and name
OF the tyrant drink that lords it DER
the free.
CHORUS
Where'er the monster goes,
There follow all the woes
OF sin and sorrow. pain and poverty;
The war IS on again,
The cry is now for men
To save our hearts aud homes from
slavery.
CHORUS
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
Fancy Wash Goods and PercaIeS
Mems, WOmen'S and ChiIdren'S Underwear

After months of preparation showing complete lines of
all the wanted weights Underwear present future
prices that mean considerable saving to the
Mems Shirts and Drawers splendid values 25c SOC, soc and
$I.oo
Womens Vests and Pants all sizes rz1lc lsc soc
Evening journal., 1907-06-11

GUS ailments between now and next Sat
cured. at the rate of 500 a month. Pa
low charges. CCopyrghtcd)
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
Our Specials for Wednesday

800 pairs Womens Tan eauze lse Hose worth 35c asc
pairs Chdens fast black fine ribbed Hose worth 5 for
Ladies Tan Oxors all sizes worth $3.50 pair for $500
Fine Lawn Aprons, trimmed with uic worth 25c for.
yards Fine Cross Bar Plaid Wasngs worth 2sc 15c
Black Sateen Skirts three styles worth $r5o csc
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
Dr. Barnes the Specialists Treatment S hey St. the Most Thorough
Successful Treatment for Caarh Head Noises Deafness Any Other De

All patients starting these very common danger arm
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Evening journal., 1907-06-11

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fore by other treatment" tslgned) WAi c.. G. ~
MR. ARLIE ELLIOTT 22 JEFFE RSoN STREET -
and Kidney Trouble and Dr. Barnes fixed up all right
treatments made So CSigned) .ARII s&#s<d
Evening journal., 1907-06-11
White Wash Suits and Skirts

We showing beautiful line of Separate Wash Skirts
and Iwopece Wash Suits in linen inene and lawns The
ments preer and stylish than usual and price
about what would pay for the material Come them.
irte are 81 To ca vc-niecc Ct,e g
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
TESTS NEW TORPEDO TUBE.
Cruiser VeSuvius Is TO BE Used aS an
Experimental ship.

Alterations on the cruiser Vesuvius are
nearly completed. and she is coaling in
anticipation of sailing Sunday morning
for Key West. Fla. where she will take
aboard the Bliss torpedoes with which to
test her newly-installed H-inch sub
merged torpedo tube
Heretofore the largest submerged to-
pedo tube used in the United States
navy. or known to be used in any foreign
navy. has been Of eighteen inches diane
ter, and it is believed by the experts at
the navy yard that the 21-inch tube Will
eclipse any device OF its kind now in
service.
The dynamite armament has been re-
moved from the Vesuvius, and she is used
for an experimental ship. The torpedo
armament carried by her is unchanged
except for the new tube and new training
gear on all tubes, which renders them as
easily aimed as smaller and lighter
pieces.
Information concerning the new tube
is meager, as the Navy Department is
carefully guarding against any publicity
being given It, but il is known that the
H-inch submerged tube is totally unlike
the H-inch deck tube. The new tube is
required to start the small turbines in
the Bliss, or the mechanism Of the White
head. before launching the torpedo, which
is submerged from the instant Of its
release
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
MINORITY LEADER IGNORED
Speaker Turns Down Two Commit
tee Recommendations.
Williams suggested small and webb
Moon and Sherley.

Speaker Cannon has ignored two recon-
meudauons for minority committee as
siguments made by Minority Leader John
Sharp Williams recently.
Three or four weeks ago MI Williams
recommended Representative Small. OF
North Carolina for d vacancy on the
Rivers and Harbors Committee, but the
Speaker appointed Mr. Moon, of Teunes-
see. Mr.. SmaTs district has a long coast
line, Mr. Moons is iu the mountains
Within the last few days MI Williams
recommended that Representative Webb,
OF North Carolina, De added to the minor
ity representation on the judiciary Com
mittce. Yesterday Mr. Cannon announced
that Representative Sherley. of Ken
lucky, had been given the place.
Friends of the minority leader are
pointing 10 these developments IS Illus
trating the difficulties under which he
ldbors. Notably in the eases of Messrs-
Shackleford and Lamar. he has been
severely criticised by members Of his own
party because Of recommendations made
by him. Now he is being advised TO
leave tho whole matter in tpe hands OF
the Speaker. as Senator Bailey did when
he was leader Of the House minority.
Mr. SherIey is conceded 10 be one of
the abl-st of the young lawyers IN Con-
gress. and he has many friends VINO
think the honor offered him by yhc
Speaker is fully deserved. lie has not
vet said be viii accept.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
NO FORTS FOR PHILIPPINES
House Declines to Strengthen De
fenses Ill Islands
sullivan Protests Against Retention
ofgpsutar Po~scSsioHs-AII Amend
mcntS Are Defeated.

The House continued consideration Of
the fortifcations appropriation bin yes
terday. ana. among other things. refused
to provide for additional foruhcations in
the Philippines.
The Senate resolution authorizing tenn
porary leaves of absence for homesteaders
in North Dakota. South Dakota, Wyo-
ming, Minnesota, and Montana was
passed
Representative Hepburn. of Iowa, re-
newed his fight I'm the House against the
powder trust lie objected 10 the War
Department and the Navy Department
being given an option on the amount of
money to be spent in buying powder.
He declared it 10 be his belief that the
United States owns the patents 90 smoke
less powder now made by the powder
trust. we educated men. detailed men,
paid men to make certain experiments
then permitted them 20 sell the patents.
and the powder produced therefrom, 10
the enemies Of the United states. he
said THAT powder has been put in
the hands OF European countries To be
used as "a powder against US In time Of
war. Officials who permitted this We're
not fit TO be given any option In relative
matters he concluded. The House ap-
plauded him, but did nothing more.
When the fOrJiicauons measure was
taken up Mr. Graf, Of Illinois. a member
of the Committee on Appropriations, de-
tended the action of the committee 10 re-
fusing 70 enter upon the project Of CON
structing an artificial island at the mouth
OF Chesapeake Bay for the f0rtifcaton
of the entrance, and I'm limiting the ap-
preparation for fortifcations Of the insu-
lar possessions
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
PLAN FOR NEXT CAMPAIGN.
League of Republican Clubs Execu-
tive Committee at work.
S07 Pennsylvania Ave. 2

League of Republican CIabs' EXecu-
tive Committee at work.
Active steps toward the formulating
Of plans for the national campaign Of
1905 were taken yesterday by the execu-
tive committee Of the National League
OF Republican Clubs. which met al the
Raleigh Previous TO the meeting the
members Of the committee paid their re-
spects 10 the. President, 10 whom they
were preseate3 by Gen. Edwin A. Nc
Alpin, Of New York, president Of the
league, and Gus A. Schgld, who was yes
terday elected assistant secretary
Upon returning 10 the hotel the com
mittee was called 10 order by Gen Nc
Alpin, who outlined the prospective work
Of the league. The South is regarded by
many OF the members as debatable ter
TltOry, and the members were urged 10
effect strong organizations in that section.
Resolutions highly commencing the
President and piedging TO him the con-
tinued support OF the league were passed
at the evening meeting The ways and
means of organizing clubs for the cam
paign Of 1905. especially in the Southern
States. were discussed.
A number Of committees were appointed
10 further the work of the organization
Of clubs and the routine work Of the
league. As ST. Louis. Chicago. Cincin-
natl. and Indianapolis contended for the
next meeting place of the committee, il
was finally decided that the place and
date should be decided by Gen. McAlpin
president Of the league, 70 be announced
later.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
SPOONER REBUKES
PITCHFORK SENATOR
CONTINUED FROM r1Rsr PAGE.

by melted people to commit crime against
the black race He patd glowing tribute
to the Southern people, who, he declared.
were not IN sympathy with the preach
ings Of the Senator from South Carolina
Once when Mr.. TiHman sought to in
ierrupt, Mr.. spooner objected that the
questions put by the former were too
long-so long that no one understood
them
7 notce you understand me-" Tinman
snapped.
Not always" Mr.. Spooner replied.
Sometimes I wish / could think I had
misunderstood the Senator from South
Carolina"
When Mr.. Spooner finished, some of the
people in the galleries began TO clap their
hands. but were sileneed by the gavei of
the Vice President.
TIE debate on the Brownsville matter
will be continued to-day.
When the Senate is ready to vote. the
pending Foraker resolution VIII be with
drawn and another resolution providing
merely for an inquiry by the Committee
on Military Affairs into the facts Of the
Brownsville riot viii be adopted. The
question raised as 20 the c0nstitutionality
and legality OF the Presidents action VIII
be left open for future determination
After the close of Mr.. Spooner's speech
the Senate held "a brief executive session
passed some pension bills, and adjourned
10 to-day
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
WIRE TAPPERs" GET $4,000.
New York Horse Owner SwfndIed
Out of Huge sum.

New York. Jan 15.-On complaint of a
horse owner that ne had been swindled
out of $4,000 by wire tappers, the police
to-day instituted a search for members OF
the gang believed TO be responsible for
the swinde
downtown broker was innocently
used, according TO the police. 10 work the
scheme. He was brought into the game
and allowed TO win SlO00 He told Of his
success TO a horse owner, with whom lie
was acquainted.
The latter was familiar with the fake
wire tapping game, but the scheme vas
worked so smoothly he failed to detect il
in time. He was first allowed 90 win
5000 Then the wire tappers got him
to put up $70,0O0 on a big bet. They have
not been heard from since.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
CHANGES LAND ORDER AGAIN.
New instructions Issued Affecting
Entries of Public Domain.

Another modification has been made in
the order of the President issued some
months ago Withdrawing from entry
about 50.060.000 acres of land within the
public domain, said to contain deposits
of workable coal The latest order pro-
vides that nothing in any Withdrawal
of lands from coal entry heretofore made
shall impair any right acquired in good
faith under the coal lands and existent
at the date of such withdrawal In
other words that entries or deciaratory
statement with "A view 10 entry on file at
the date of the Presidents order shall not
be affected by such order. The first modi-
fCation of the order authorized by the
President was TO the fact that lands con-
tanning coal but which were more valu-
able for agricultural than for other pur-
poses, might be patented by the Secre-
tary Of the Interior under the terms Of
the various land laws.
The Modoc forest reserve, in North
eastern California, has been enlarged by
the addition OF 4ee,1e0 acres of land in
accordance with an order issued by the
Secretary Of the Interior.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
REPORT IS IN ON GATUN Dam
Shows That Foundation Is Soft.
viii Be Considered Tuesday.
Chairman ShOnts Says lie Il Salts
fed That Clay Is Sufficiently
stable To Build On,

Next Tuesdays meeting Of the Senate
Committee on Interoceanic Canals prom
ises to be interesting. The whole ques-
tion as 20 whether Congress has not
made a big mistake in deciding TO con-
struct a lock canal at Panama instead
Of one at the sea level probabiy will be
brought up again.
In response to the request Of the com
mittee the canal commission has for
warded 20 IT data regarding the borings
made within the last year 70 ascertain
the character Of the foundation upon
which 10 is proposed 10 build the great
Gatun dam. upon the strength ans eff
cacy of which depends the entire lock
canal plan. The commission requested
the committee not 10 make the report
public. at least until after the committee
had had an opportunity TO consider it,
and it is. therefore, withheld until after
next Tuesdays meeting.
The report is accompanied by maps
showing different strata through which
the boTings were made on the site Of the
proposed dam. They show that there is
soft material practically mud. beneath
the indurated clay upon which il is pro-
posed 10 base the foundations for the
dam. and that in certain places the clay
is very thin.
Chairman Shonts. in forwarding the re-
port. has sent "a letter declaring that the
foundation is perfectly satisfactory. In
view Of the fact that the Senate commit
tee last session expressed considerable
dissatisfaction at the proposition to ac-
cept even indurated clay as a suitab
foundation for the great work. the pros
poets point 10 lively discussion, and
perhaps a strong report on the subject.
II viii be remembered that the COM
mittee reported in favor Of a sea-level
canal. bat the Senate Overruled 1t and
Nnlad tEaL 2 lock canaI shouId be huilI.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-16
GOLDMAN AND BERKMAN FREE
Charges Against the Anarchists
Dropped in New York.

New York, Jan. 15-Acting upon the
recommendation Of Assistant District At
torney Keough. Magistrate Moss. in the
discharge papers Of Emma Goldman. the
woman anarchist. and her companions,
Alexander Berkman and John 3. Coryell-
In asking FOR the discharge of the trio
Mr.. Keough said he was influenced by the
fact that the grand jury a few days ago
had refused TO indict Miss Goldman for
making an alleEed incendiary speech some
time ago at the Manhattan Lyceum. He
said the present case against the three
defendants was of a similar character.
and that he believed IL woIld be useless
to further prosecute them.
Just what I expected. said the woman
anarchist as she was leaving court.