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Evening journal., 1907-01-24
THE GENTLE SEX
He Had Been There

A successful young novelist was
praising the critical power Of Mark
Twain, says the Indianapolis star.
I once mad the honor of reading a
tale of mine to Mr.. Clemens" he said
'and, thanks to his criticism, the tale
was greatly improved. Originally It was
too high flown; he brought it down 10
earth and made it homelier and truer.
For instance. the tale concluded with
these words
MaIbers lovely eyes dropped for an
swer. a faint flush tinted her cheek
and she gave him both her hands; and
there, in the old orchard. in the shade
of the heavy fruited trees he drew her
to his breast and raising her long ring
lets to his lips, kissed them reverently.'
"Mr. Clemens. at this ending, blew a
cloud Of smoke thoughtfully into the
air and, as he watched the smoke dis
solve. nc dfawled:
what do you think now, honestly
of a young man who would go nibblins
at a girls back hair when she had her
face with her?
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
THE BEDsTEAD.
Metal the Most Sanitary, Mahogany
the Most Beautiful.

Metal the Most Sanitary, Mahogany
the Most Beautiful.
The time has gone by when the bed
stead was a simple framework. 1t has
developed from a skeleton Of plain
wood or iron into a magnificent and ex-
pensive piece Of furniture, and now
adays people choose their bedsteads
with care. The nickel sort has never
proved popular on account Of its cold
appearance. As the bedstead is the
largest piece Of furniture. It naturally
has the most to do In giving the room
a furnished appearance. Nickel bed
steads are only fit for a summer home,
where everything should look cool and
refreshing.
Brass is the best to get in a metal
bedstead If one can afford it. 1t has
a rich, warm look. The patterns diff
fer little, but each season finds an i'm
provement In the finish. The best bed
steads are not Of solid brass. They
have iron supporters running through
each separate rod, and this gives the
frame stability.
Although metal bedsteads are con
sidered more sanitary by many, they
can never be made so handsome as
some of the wooden ones, nor can they
give such an appearance of comfort.
One Of the handsomest bedsteads is of
mahogany. 1t lends an air of solid
comfort to a bedroom.
Twin bedsteads of metal OF wood are
the proper things now. It is healthier
to sleep alone.-New York Post.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
DECORATING CLOSETS.
Try the Eject OF Curtains on a Mir
rOr on the Door.

Try the Eject OF Curtains on a Mir
rOr on the Door.
A closet door is apt to be a Sarlng
thing and sometimes spolls the har-
mony Of an otherwise attractive room.
In this day, when everything is made
TO tell in the furnishing Of house, wo-
men are racking their brains to devise
some method of improving these neces-
sary but by no means ornamental
parts Of almost every room.
When the closet is in the dining room
and is to be used for china the way is
easy. If your china Is all pretty and
you do not think the glass too expen-
sive take the wooden door away and
replace it with a glass one, or, what Is
much cheaper and almost as effective
in its way, get a curtain Of lowered
cretonne and suspend it from the sec
ond shelf of the closet. The top shelf
is left open, and upon 1t may be shown
the finer pieces of china, while the
more ordinary ware Is hidden from
view by the curtain.
Curtains, If they agree with the other
furnishings OF the rooms, may be en-
ployed in every part Of the house, but
you will show your wisdom II you use
cotton material-cretonnes pretty mad
ras and the like-in the bedrooms rath-
er than woolen materials, which won't
wash and encourage stiffness
A mirror sunk into a closet door IA
one Of the most satisfactory decora-
tions on record, for what woman has
not pined for a full length mirror II
is also one Of the most expensive ways
Of decorating, but then expensive
things are apt to be dear to the femi-
nine heart.
Schoolgirls are fond Of covering their
doors with wire frames filed with
photographs and souvenir postal cards
This is rather a pretty idea, but is OBJ
jectlonable because Of the amount OF
dust that will collect upon things OF
this sort.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
new SENATOR TO
GIVE BANQUET
Has Invited Members Of the
Legislature to Be His
Guests
Special to rhe Evening Journqi.

DOVER, Jan 24-Senator- elect Harry
A. Richardson forwarded invitations 70
both houses Of the Legislature and the
officers Of the session. Republicans and
Democrats to take dinner with him
next Monday night at the Hotel Rich
ardson. The invitation was accepted
by motion in each house. the assembly
men having heard of the senator
elects reputation as a host and enter
tainer. The banquet viii be an elabo-
rate one.
Senator-elect Richardson appeared at
the State House and met many Of the
members, consenting to sit in the CEN
tre of a group Of the legislators for a
photograph. Mr. Richardson has al
ways been averse to photographs, but
since his sudden advent into public life
last Tuesday, when the Legislature
elected him to the first senatorship
given out by Delaware for the fun term
Of six years since George Gray's time
expired in 1899, he takes more readily
to the inevitable and takes a good
picture"
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
THE HOME DOCTOR.

Dried fg dipped in milk, toasted and
then applied to a gumboil will bring
quick relief.
There is nothing to beat rhubarb
juice as a cure for gout or rheumatism
except water from medicinal springs
When food will not stay on the stom-
ach nut one teaspoonful of lime water
in glass Of milk and sip II slowly.
A dressing made of powdered borax
molstened with cold water will prevent
pain or Inflammation from a cut or
wound.
Common mustard used as a plaster
or poultice is the best cure for a cold
on the chest, and the white of an egg
with sugar is the finest medicine for
hoarseness.
As soon as a cold sore appears, wet
the spot with camphor and cover with
powdered subnitrate Of bismuth. Cam
phor by itself will also lessen the in
fiammation.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
HIS JOKES TOO STRENUOUS
Stride of Ten Days Has Husband Ar
rested, But Made Up.

BLOOMFIELD, n. j., Jan. PA young
couple who gave their names as John C.
Rea, OF Bloomfield, and Miss Katheryn
Ready. Of Glen Ridge, appeared at the
office Of Justice Of tho Peace George W.
Cadmus, Of Bloomfield. about ten days
ago and asked to be married. The JUS
tice quickly tied the knot and they went
away happy.
Their happiness was short, however, for
yesterday the bride appeared before Jus
tice Cadmus and asked for a warrant for
her husbands arrest.
''He didn't like my cooking Judge" she
said, "and then nc threatened TO strike
me. so I want him arrested"
Rea was arrested. He told the Justice
that he had only been joking with his
wife. In court the couple made up theiI
differences, and Justice Cadmus advised
them to try and live peacefully together
hereafter and they promised to do 80
Mrs Rea left the courtroom arm in arm
with her husband.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Commission Organizes.
speeIal 70 The Evenlng Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER, Jan. 24-The jamestown Com
mission for Delaware, to provide for the
representation of this State at the James
town Ter-Centennial Exposition. has or
ganized to-day by the election OF Governor
Preston Lea as president John w Causey
of Milford as vice-president; Former Gov
ernor John Hum, Of Wyoming as treasur-
er, and Former State Auditor George II.
Dick, mot Of the commission) secretary.
tn commission appointed Messrs. Lea and
Hilles a. committee to procure the Della
ware building plans,
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
ALL UPHILL
Until She Found the Proper Food

Life has a very pleasant aspect when
viewed through the spectacles Of health.
We are equal to almost any task;
mountains are as molehilla and dimcul-
ties made but TO be overcome when
vigorous health is ours.
Just as certain as fate, If we over
load the stomach with poorly cooked,
pasty, starchy or greasy foods we will
suffer and lose health, for the machin-
cry of the body is dependent for its
strength and perfect action upon ihe
food we eat
A woman, living in Maidstone, Eng
land, says:
For months I suffered severely with
pains in my chest and arms as well as
round the back of my waist, and al
ways felt tired and lackadaisical, so
that the slightest exertion was an ef-
fort MY appetite kept growing small
er and smaller I consulted two doc
tors, but no improvement was notice.
able while under their respective
treatments. became Respondent and
began TO think my case was hopeless,
when a friend recommended Grape
Nuts, having derived great benefit from
this truly wonderful food himself. AS
last chance / invested in a package
and after only a couple OF weeks trial
Il had marvellous effects upon my
health. The pains disappeared entire
ly, and in their place strength and an
excellent appetite returned. felt
strong and fit for anything, that nasty
sensation Of lifelessness having quite
departed.
Il have put on flesh rapidly.
Il have now used Grape Nuts fo'
many weeks. and mean TO continue q
DO so IN the future, FOR the reason that
and the remainder OF the household
like II 50 much. We eat 1t with mill
land a little jam. generally apricot
which Is valuable addition Name
given ~ Postum Co. Battle creek
} Mich.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
DampeninE C1othes.

Clothes should be dampened In the
evening, when all have been taken in
from the line, if they are to be ironed
the following morning. A hand brush
with fairly fine bristles kept for the
purpose makes a good sprinkler. Pull
the seams Of each garment straight,
fold 1t and place in a clothes basket
containing a white cloth. Handker-
chiefs may be dampened and placed
fat on the top Of one another and then
rolled together in bundles.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Thinking of Willie
7ha n \ 7hann ollf Iafe

She had been out late.
For about an hour she had been
dreaming beneath the draperies Of her
couch.
Suddenly she sprang up and rushed
along the chilly hail. down the stair
way. and into papa's office
Grasping the telephone receiver, she
sweetly gurgled
"Hellol Is that you, Willie? Hello!
Just then the other girl who had pur-
sued her, grabbed her by the shoulder
Wake up" she said. 1T was my
alarm clock you heard. Willie isn't
calling you up by phone at O'Clock
IN the morning, you sihyl'
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Cooking Err..

An excellent method Of cooking eggs
has been discovered by a practical
housewife. She places a napkin ring in
a saucepan partly full of hot water and
sets the egg. small end up, In the ring.
She then punches a hole in the top Of
the egg and allows the water to boil
around it. The gas in the egg escapes
while the egg is cooking, which makes
1t much better in flavor.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Travelling TrifIes

A wire hat holder.
A small sewing box.
A case OF travelling tags.
A little cushion filled with pins Oi
every color.
A set Of China silk underwear.
A combination travelling pillow and
bag.
Rubber-lined cases for toilet articles
A shoe bag and little bag to dror
soiled collars in.
A steamer rug. useful all the year
round, on land or sea.
A little hot water bag. and small
alcohol lamp to heat the water.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Chocolate Puffs

Chocolate puffs are dainty little cakes
suitable for afternoon teas. Beat the
whites Of two eggs stiff and dry. incor-
porate three quarters Of a cupful Of
confectioner's sugar and a scant quart
or cupful of melted chocolate Can ounce
and a half). Work in a little flour,
Just enough to give the cakes body
enough to keep their shape, and bake in
a pan sprinlSled with powdered sugar
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
bird Seed.

Bird seed is sure to attract mice. A
deep ruffie tied tightly under the cage
and held over the feed cups by an elias
tic will help appreclably. When a new
box Of seed is opened 1t should be
emptied into a clean tin box and the
seed poured into the cup through a
large funnel. In this way none is
wasted, and there is no invitation TO
four footed partakers.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Y. M. C. A. LECTURE

The Rev. Henry r. Rose. pastor Of tht
Church OF the Redeemer. Newark. N. J..
will be the speaker at the Y. n. C. A
Garrick meeting on Sunday. His subjec.
viii be. The Story Beautiful" It win b,
illustrated by 125 stereoptcon views. Mr.
Rose is a lecturer Of great ability.
The final series Of the Sunday after
noon course OF lectures viii be delivered
on Sunday, February a.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24

In the appearance OF Daniel Sully in
"The Matchmaker" at the Lyceum The
atre to-day, Friday and saturday Will
mingtonians have centered their attention
with unbounded manifestation Their IN
terest is certainly placed in worthy at
Traction. as Mr.. Sully proved TO MS beyond
a doubt ne had in "The Matchmaker last
season. Playgoers in general are indebted
TO Mr.. sully for acquainting them Win so
wholesome and instructive chaiueter or a
priest as he portrays for nearly three
years Of constant running enabled MN
10 present "The Parish Priest" his hrsi
great success embracing the part OF a
prlest. 20 vast armies Of people an over
the United states ana Canada. II is as
serted oy those who have witnessed ooth
plays, The Parish Priest and The
Evening journal., 1907-01-24

Matchmaker" that his present We
hicle offers Mr.. sully more chances tt
display his own peculiar and enjoyabl,
methods OF dealing with comedy and pa,
thos than the former ones. This fact i,
itself is sufficient endorsement to III,
witty that The Matchmaker Is IN,
greatest play he has ever presented.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Aher the Snow

Morning dawnsl The world is newt
Adorned in clinging vestments white.
Bedecked with crystal Jewels bright
That sparkle in the glowing light;
The grim, old world is new.
The grim, old world is new!
The Housekeeper
Evening journal., 1907-01-24

OF the pubiic's wants; he is genuine and
earnest and has exhibited much skin in
his latest effort. 'The House OF Mys-
terry" The Mittenthal Bros. Amusement
Company, in Offering THE House Of Mys-
terry" declare IT 10 be the most perfectly
complete organization presented by them
in many years This alone should be a
sufficient guaranty as to the class Of the
production, scenically and otherwise.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Meditations of a Spinster

Reform Is often only getting even"
under a Understanding name.
Advice can be taken without pain
when it comes from a rich relative.
It's a wonder some Of the windows
filled with pictures Of sunny Southern
resorts haven't been smashed to bits by
weather -crazed passersby.
Whether q woman is married or not
she can generally contemplate the
thought OF a second marriage with
some pleasure.
You can manage the contrary man
with the greatest ease just appearing
to want what you don't want.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24

Jacobs; second vice-president, Mrs. C. NJ.
Fisher; third vice-prezident Mrs J. II.
bartlett; fourth ylee-nresident, Miss 'Etta
Gilbert: secretary Edith s. Blacfbln:
treasurer. Il. H. Keefsr: pianist Mas
Eelen Dunlap.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Realster Grants Lstters.

Register OF wills Francis NJ. Walker
has granted tho following letters TESTS
mentary. Upon the estate Of Wash nsto,
r. King. deceased 70 John b. Mshonev
upon The estate Of Ella Z. Giles. deceased
to Hugh ]. GleA
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
PLAYSANDPLAYERS

Even the most critical patron Of vaude-
Vile will agree that it is a good show at
the Garrici this week. Tho Jupiter Broth
ers have a big card in their cabinet trick
Alice Taylor has an equally entertaining
exhibition in her demonstration Of sharp
snoo.ne. James Callahan. have a de-
l,gbtfui number I'm their Irish comedy,
.srhe old Nelghborhood;' in which MISS
Jennie st. George renders valuable assist
ance. The Petchen Brothers IN their mus
ieal novelty act are highly entertaining
Richly Craig in his original specially Me
and My Partner" is as funny as ever
Henry Taylor performs some remarkable
o,,,llihristic feats. and Harry Radford and
Mile Valentine have one Of the most en-
tertaining contributions in the form OF a
comedy and Juggling act. Those who can
not enjoy this bill must be hard to please
indeed.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Lsaauo EIeets omesrs.

At recent meeting OF the E9worth
League of scott NJ. T. church the fol-
lowing officers were elected President, p
H. overdeer; frat vice-prssidsnt, Dssstan
Evening journal., 1907-01-24

acting as agents for hfe insurance COM
panies; regulating reports Of life insur-
0nce companies; defining the status Of life
Insurance solicitors. and making them tho
agent OF the company and not Of the In
sured.
BY Mr.. Palmer regulating fishing in
Broadkiln river.
BY Mr.. Corbit, 10 prohibit the procuring
or giving OF liquor to Incorporate persons
OF minors.
BY Mr. Richardson, repeating the law
making appropriations to Sunday schools.
by Mr.. Bennum, to encourage the pro-
duction OF denatured alcohol in Delaware.
provides state tax OF SO OF SIS a
year upon manufacturers Of alcohoi)
BY Mr.. Mcssicly. allowing Sussex coun-
ty to continue to care for its long term
prisoners instead OF sending them TO New
Castle county workhouse.
BY Mr. Finn. providing that the road
commissioners for Christiana hundred
shall reside IN different election districts.
Received-I Invitation TO the Legislature
TO become guests OF senator-elect "A. A.
Richardson, at dinner on Monday night
next. accepted on motion Of Mr. Taylor)
suspended-Rule II which prohibited
the introduction and referring OF a bin
on the same day
Concurred in-Senate resolution provd-
ing for Joint committee Of five 20 investl-
gate and report upon the advisabllty OF
now statehouse, It's location, eic
CNIessrs. Corblt. Newton and Taylor COM
nhttee on part OF the House)
Notices Of bilis-By Mr.. Hirons 70 reg
ulate the sale OF coal oil and gasoline
BY Mr.. Rash. to regulate the sale Of
patent medicines.
BY Mr.. Cubbage, TO prohibit the sale oi
cigarettes and cigarette papers.
BY Mr.. Cubbage TO encourage immigra-
ton.
Bl Mr.. Harrington, to change the vot.
ing place in the first election district Of
Ninth Representative district in Kent
county.
BY Mr.. Bennum, tor eguiate life insur
ance companies
BY Nr Conwell, TO make valid the rec
ords Of certain deeds having defectiv,
acknowledgements.
BY Mr.. Richardson. to appropriate sSa
to make up deficiencies in certain schoo
districts.
Received-AIemorial from the Philan
throplc Labor Committee Of Wilmington
Monthly Meeting OF Friends requesting
that whipping post be abolished
! Recess to O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24

sparklng with blight dialogue abound
ing in amusing situations ana repi.s'
with catchy music, during the inter - -
tlon OF which many incidental VauoeV-i,e
sneoialtles are introduced, My Wle
Familv." a musical farce comedy IN three
acts win bo the Offering at the Srahu
opera House. matinee and night January
9s The piece. under the direction Of b. =
whitney. whose musical productions nave
won favorable appreciation throughout
tbe country. no doubt will be given "
warm reception on IT'S initial appearance
1T the Grand.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
ROUTINE OF THE HOUSES.
Senate,

0nHAkCI
DOVER, Jan. "a. l9O7-senate met at
l0so.. President Parker presiding.
Prayer by Chaplain Smith.
Roll called. Mr Moore did not respond.
Journal read and approved.
Reported unfavouably-Hous bill pre-
scribing the performance OF a surgical
operation for persons convicted OF as
saults upon women.
Reported favorably-s Senate bill to au-
thorize Sussex county 20 send incorrlgibie
boys to the Ferris Industrial school.
Passed last year but incorrectly enroll
ed.)
NOtice-By Mr.. Conner. act proposing
amendment to the constitution changing
the boundaries of the Sixth ('shoe-
string'D Representative district and the
Ninth Representative district Of Kent
county.
Introduced-By Mr.. Sparks. act to
change the name Of Dudley Vernon Brown
to Dudley Vernon Walker.
BY Mr.. Rowland, act authorizing the
commissioners Of Nos III and 226, Sussex
county to borrow 5000 for "a consolidated
school building to be built at Onoe.
Joint resolution-By Mr.. Conner "that
a committee OF two on the part of the
Senate and three on the part Of the House
be appointed by the respective presiding
officers Of the two Houses. whose duties
il shall be to investigate and make re.
port on the advisability OF erecting a new
State House, and it's location. and the
probable cost thereof; the said joint com.
mittee is hereby dirtcted to report as
above as speedily as possible" (Adopted.
(Messrs. Conner and Monaghan, commit
tee)
Amendment-By President Parker. thai
the Senate, in executive session. had con
frmed the governors appointments OF
Robert A. Wood and Joseph B. Belts {,
be justices Of the peace in and for sus
sex county. BY the president pro tempore
that the committee on cities and town.
would sit all the afternoon in the Sen
ate chamber hearing the municipal dele
gates.
Received and referred to the committee
On vacant lands-Communicaton by Mr.
Conner, relating to state lands
Passed-Scnate bill amending the ac
to INCORPORATE the Ferris Reform schoo
(enabiing Sussex county to commit to tn,
institution at 40 cents per day)
Recess TO . p. m.
Afternoon Session,
Notice--By Mr.. Rose. act in relation Z,
overhead wires in the city OF Whining
ton and requiring that they shall be pu
under ground.
Introduced.By Mr.. Rose, act in relation
to the penalty in the official bonds o
constables in New Castle county outside
the city of Wilmington
Adjourned until 1880 tomorrow.
House.
House met at 1876 a. m.
Prayer by Chaplain Ogg; Mr.. William
absent.
introduced. read and referred-By MI
Cubbage, defining the form of life insur
ance companies. prohibiting the Diversion
Of insurance company or fratermal bene
Mt association funds for political pur
poses; to prohibit the circulation by an!
insurance company Of any literature mis-
represeting the policies OF such companies
recurring the apportionment Of life insur
ance funds: to regulate the funds and in
vestments Of life insurance companies; I
prohibit corporations or stock companie
Evening journal., 1907-01-24

deeply interesting story well pnt to-
sstber IN a series OF charming scenes en-
acted by an admirably balanced company,
presenting Langdon McCorm.ck's lateit
melodrama. "The House Of Mystery viii
b. the attraction al the iyc-um COM
mencinz next Monday afternoon. Ar.
1fccormiek has psrfsst understanding
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Afternnon Session

House reconvened at 2 o'clock.
Adopted-House Joint resolution recon-
mendlng a Federal constitutional conven-
tion to adopt an anti-polygamy amend
ment 70 the constitution.
Passed-House bill 10 prohibit the hold
Ing OF general and special elections in
school houses i'm the State.
House bill prohibiting pawnbrokers
loanlng money on wearing apparel or
tools (Chief OF Police Black I'm a speech
advocated the measure)
decentralization OF the morning ses-
slons suspending rule Z.
Recommendation-By Mr.. Evans in be-
half OF committee on appropriations that
an mediate appropriation OF 10000 be
made to the Delaware State Hospital at
Frnhurst.
Notices OF bills-By Mr.. Hrons. 10
amend the militia law Of the state; Ia
authorize the state to buy land as site
for a rifle range FOR, the National Guard
BY Mr.. Finn. n act to encourage tn,
use Of wide tires on certain carts and
wagons by allowing ar ebate In road taxes
to the users Of such tires.
BY Mr.. Finn, providing penalties upor
persons trespassing and committing depre
dations upon properties. Qoine Of from s5l
10 500. or three months Imprisonment q
both)
Adjourned until 1880 a. m. tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Grape-Nuts
" There's a Reason ="

Get the little book, "rhe Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
10 days trial shows results
Evening journal., 1907-01-24
Boys Knee Pants, so cents
Were 75c and S1.OO

About 10 dozen pairs of boys pants that form
eriy sold for rs cents and Sl.00 have been re-
duced for quick selling. There are pretty pat
terms in this lot the material is of excellent quail
ity. they are made strong in anticipation of the
hard usage they will receive and are plentifuly
supplied with pockets. Present price,. e..........50o
Boys blouses in white and colors. sizes to ID
years. .........
White blouses, sizes to IS years, Soc 7Sc
and S100.
White tams, regular 81 quality. .............50c
Boys pull over caps -........'........ soc
Colored toques. were SOC now................. 25c
Second foor--rear.