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Evening journal., 1907-03-15
EXPERT TESTIMONY.

II HE value OF expert testimony in its various
< phases is again brought up for consdera-
ton by the Thaw trial in New York city Em;-
nent members Of the medical profession have
rendered their opinions from the witness box re
garding the alleged insanity OF the defendant. 1t
is expected that other gentlemen supposing to
have equal knowledge will also give their judg-
ment in contradiction OF those who have testified
for the defence. To our lay jury it then reduces
itself to question Of which opinion shall be ac-
cepted.
The experts are men who receive high salaries
and. judging from the many trials in the past
where such testimony has been a prominent fea-
ture. it does not appear difficult to get any kind
OF an opinion needed This applies not only .
the medical experts but to handwriting authori-
ties and others where knowledge is a matter OF
opinion and not mathematical fact. 1t has been
frequently suggested that better plan than the
presen one in vogue. would be for the State 10
appoint a board Of experts who would give their
views regardless Of bias Of a fee that they might
receive from one side or the other In this man
ner certainly fair and impartial testimony could
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
WEAK STOMACH
CAUSES SICKNESS
Different Symptoms That Result From
lndigestion-Eiow to Cure BY
Strengthening the
Stomach.

II you have ever suffered with weak
stomach you must realize that the diges-
tive system is to the body what the foun-
dation is to the house-the base Of sup
port and strength
Whatever hurts your stomach or les
sens its power hurts all other parts Of the
body and impairs their powers. II the
stomach Is weak and distressed, one organ
after another will be involved until tho
heart kidneys and liver are an distressed.
Get the stomach right ana health viii
naturally come u The other organs. This
explains why good many people who
have doctored for years for diseases Of
the heart. kidneys or liver have az last
been cured by Mi-o-na stomach tablets
They found to their astonishment and
happiness chat. when the weak stomach
was strengthened. their health returned
the heart became regular, the torpid
liver active ana the Kidneys healthy.
DO not think we claim Mi-o-na Ia
"cure-all" 1t is not n is a specific for
al distresses Of the stomach, and when
1t strengthens the stomach and cures
Indigestion, you viii soon be we'll all over
without further medicine.
Mi-o-ua is sold only In SOC boxes, never
in bulk IT is sold under an absolute
ugarantee by Miller Drug Company to
refund money unless II cures
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

Although Senator Foraker is supposed to have
an unbreakable grip upon Ohio there are some
strong leaders out there who are standing in his
path Mr. Foraler's opposition TO President
Roosevelt has caused much adverse criticism OF
the senator in his own State. At dinner the
other evening two judges assailed Senator For
aSer and stated that he would not be the choice
of Ohio as the standard bearer of the party, but
that William H. Taft would be the favorite son
of the Buckeye State.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
FArE on rHE COMMUNISTS.

THE property of the Harmony Society, OF
4 Economy, Pa. is to escheat TO the State.
1t was one of the few experiments in communism
that had a long life. 1t died natural death be-
cause of the passing away Of its members. 1t
was founded more than one hundred years ago TO
esemplfy the ideals Of equality enthusiasts. All
sorts Of industries were established. But as far
back as half century ago most of these had
ceased to exist Then it had about I25 comfort
able houses But the inhabitants were few,
numbering about Ia5 The founders held that
no community OF the kind could exist without
religious basis. Celibacy was made an important
tenet The family was abolished. Then discus
sions came Dissatisfaction followed and there
were scccders from the ranks The community
went down until the end. The fate Of Harmony
is that of all other socialistic experiments OF Z
similar kind Human nature prefers individual
freedom. Its restriction becomes oppressive. The
great mass of people to enjoy individual liberty
will surrender often many of the comforts OF life
The Socalistic idea is strong until it is put into
effect The present regime is subject to critl-
csn, but in the main it is about the best The
problem of social reformers should be TO make
it better and not overturn it.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
M. E. CONFERENCE
Rev. c. H. Green Unanimously Vindi-
Gated Of Falsifieation Charge.

Gated Of Falsification Charge.
At the second days session Of the
forty fourth Delaware Methodist Epis-
copalc Conference. which is being he'd
in the Ferry Avenue Methodist Episco-
pal Church. the Rev c. II. Green. OF
Hurlock. Md, was unanimously ex-
onerated Of the charge OF falsificatioa.
This action was brought up by the
report OF the committee that heard ;he
charge preferred against the Rev. G.
IT, Green AZ Hurlock. and which re-
ported favorably to Mr.. Green.
When the question If the adoption Of
the report was brought before the con-
ference by Bishop ID. A. Goodseh there
was not a dissenting vote, and the
announcement of the vindication was
received with applause. The remainder
of the mornings session was taken u2
by the reading Of the report Of the
Rev. II. A. Monroe. presiding eader Of
the Philadelphia district. 10 stated
that last year had been a prosperous
cne in point OF membership and IN
financial gains.
In the afternoon the Rev. DR. S. s.
Jolley delivered a missionary sermon.
In the evening the anniversary OF the
Board Of H6me Missions and Church
Extension ws,s held. AZ which r. G..
Watres presidAd, ana the address was
made by the Rev. Dr. Robert Forbes,
OF Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
OPENING OF THE LEADER
Management Will Present an Entirely
New and Up-to- Date Stock.

Management Will Present an Entirely
New and Up-to- Date Stock.
After having been burned out and
the stock totally ruined by fire and
water, The Leader, No 22s Market
street. the largest millinery cloak and
suit store will be open for business
tomorrow
It is the intention Of the manage
ment Of the house TO surpass all their
former efforts to please the public, and
when it is reopened there will be found
the most complete and up-to-date line
Of goods as may he found anywhere,
A speciality will be the millinery de-
partment in the stocking Of which
more than ordinary care has been exer-
cised and expert milliners in New
York have been engaged upon the Gre
ations in hats al Of the latest styles,
which viii be displayed ON the open
ing day. Every stylish shape of ladies'
headwear will be found in this depart
ment at prices which for their lowness
will surprise the public.
Another department to which espe-
cial attention is called will be the
shirtwaist department, whore all pat
terms are of the latest design, many
being OF exquisite richness and beauty.
In the cloak and suit departments will
be found all that is modern and swell
in this line. Musin underwear for
women viii form an important feat
ure in the stock Of The Leader. The
management of the store cordially in
vite the public to attend the opening.
and inspect the stock so that it can
judge for itself the merits Of the goods
offered
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

City Councilman White, chairman of the Fl
nance Committee OF Council. made gallant fight
at Dover yesterday against odds. The stand that
Mr. White has taken in the battle for increasing
the revenue Of the city will make him strong
before the people Underneath all the contention
in these questions has been only desire that the
different sources of wealth shall contribute in
proportion to the benefits they receive This is
the basis of all just taxation. 1t should not be
objected to by any man. be he rich or poor. y
is a plain question Of business for the city. and it
is bound to win in the end. 1t is likely that the
city will get something out Of the agitation, but
not as much as it should.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
Personal and Pertinent

John Gordy. the big policeman at the French street
station TO almost every resident Of the city
AT least il he known to them they are known to
him. for his many years Of service at the station have
made him familiar with those who and officer
Gordy is one the most congenia men who could be
found and he is always ready do favor This trait
has won for him Of friends and this is the
reason the big "cop" constantly busy answering
the CHEEKY greetings those who around the sta
ton.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
Wilmington. March Is.
Letter Carriers PAY.

Letter CdFfieIe ray
Editor The Evening Journal.
An article in your paper in reference
to the Crane bill increasing the pay
OF letter carriers is somewhat of a
farce. The article as it appeared is
certainly an injustice to the young car
riers, who have served one year OF
more. The part of this measure, with
which ] wish TO deal, provides for a
division Of the letter carriers Of All
frst-class cities into seven grades. and
that they should be paid at the rate
OF $500 for the first year Of regular
service. $500 for the second, $500 for
the third and So on until the maximum
OF $1,000 is reached. Now what ! am
getting at is that the carrier who has
served two years and six months OF reg
ular service, who now under the pres
ent law commands $1,000 a year, is 20
be reduced TO $500 a year. Also the
carrier who now receives $500. who has
been in the service one year and three
months. IS 20 be reduced to S700. AS
/ understand. this bill is passed first
because competent men are constantly
leaving the service 70 obtain better
wages elsewhere. Second-the salaries
paid TO postal employees in the lower
grade offer little inducement TO those
seeking employment. Third-in some
cities the department IS finding II diff
icult 20 maintain registers OF eligibles
for postoffce positions. so few are the
applicants for such places. A person
entering the service has TO serve four
years OF more as a substitute, which
I believe IS the average In large cities,
and stay in the service IL years OF
more before reaching the maximum
salary OF $1,000. What the service
needs Is a definite scheme OF promo
ton that can be held out as an induce
ment 10 intelligent young men who are
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

If the poll of the members of the Iowa Legisla-
ture is taken as an indication Of the way the wind
is blowing, there will be a Roosevelt cyclone. He
is the choice Of the vast majority Of the mem
bers of the General Assembly of that State for
another term. whether he wants it or not As
the popular choice the President appears to be in
vincibe.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
Peoples Column

~ Onymous communications for the
peoples column will not be printed
Names OF contributors 20 the column
win not be pr,ated, but must be fur
nished The Evening Journal as an evil
dcnce Of good faith on the part Of the
contributor.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
wiImlngton. March Is.
Independence. e.

Editor The Evening journal.
In my opinion one Of the tendencies
of the times that makes civic pro-
gress more difficult is the paternal no.
tion as applied TO government We
ny TO the legislatures for everything
desired. instead OF attempting to work
out the need by Individual effort. In
short individuality is swallowed up
by the desire to have government do
for us what We should do for ourselves.
The best results will never be oD-
tanned in this city or any other city
until it is possible TO make men and
women feel that each must make some
definite and personal contribution TO
the general well being OF society. our
streets win be better kept, there will
be less disease, the general order will
be better and the Improvement along
IAN lines win be marked and perma-
nent when emphasis can be obtained
on the sense Of power and the ipdivid-
ual.
Yours respectfully.
An Individual.
nr....f
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

What to do with the ex-senators has been
solved at least by Mr.. Dubois Of Idaho, who has
just signed lecture contract that will bring him
$4,000 a year. If Senator Tillman's efforts on
the platform net hi manything like that amount
it probably explains why he makes the 'racc
question" his stock in trade.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
Pensions fot war Veterans.

Editor The Evening Journal.
notice a statement in one Of the
papers giving Incorrectly the ages at
which certain rates of pension are
given under act February 6, 1907. The
correct rates and ages are as follows:
At 62 years, S12 per month; at 20 years,
SIS, and at 75 years, $40
Respectfully,
f.. II. I.
Wilmington, March Is.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

seeking employment, but at the rate
above, Justice is turned toward the
wall. and promising young men had
better seek employment elsewhere.
Respectfully,
Daily Reader.
Wilmington, March Is.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15
Munson HeliIwell.

Special to The Evening Journal
MIDDLETOWN. March 15.-Miss
Grace Helliwel. Of this town and Dr..
Dudley Lamar Munson, Of Wilmington,
were married last Sunday evening, In
the Church Of the TRANSPORTATION, New
York city.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

Pittsburg has sent a bribe-taker to prison for
three years. The queer storm there may have
been due to this fact instead Of the recent sun
spots, which were given as the cause.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

Out in Ohio they are growing two Presiden-
tial candidates, Taft and Foraker. They repre-
sent different ideas, but the peoples choice be.
tween the two will be the heavyweight secre-
tary.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

phases OF the work was graphically
told and many scenes in the life OF the
workers were thrown upon the screen.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

Of what must be perplexing doubts that harass
them in arriving at a decision.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS.
PAzO OINTMENT is guaranteed TO
cure any case Of Itching, Blind, Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles in to "a days
or money refundedA soc.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

No attention paid TO unsigned communications
Advertising rates on application.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

New York once: 3o5 Potter Building.
Chicago once: s11 Boyce Building.
Evening journal., 1907-03-15

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-10
INCREASED TRAVEL.

1t has been a matter of remark in
Washington that very few politicians
and statemen have visited the national
capital this summer, and their absence
is attributed to the scarcity Of railroad
passes. There are no more interstate
passes, and that large number of indi-
viduals who have ridden free on long
trips heretofore are either paying fare
or they are combining their travels to
their own respective states.
At the same time it is a matter of
comment that there is a tremendous in
crease in travel throughout the east and
middle west. The Washington Post, in
speaking of this subject, says:
Passenger traffic on American rail-
roads is believed to be heavier at this
time than ever before in the history of
railroading. The return of vacationists
accounts in part for the excess of travel.
and the steady stream of excursionists
to and from jamestown is another fac
tor. Aside from these sources of traffic.
however, it is evident that something
else is at work to induce Americans to
travel. The trains arriving in Washing
ton from both north and south are filled
to overlooking, and departing trains go
cut in extra sections. The same condi-
ton is reported. in every large city in
the country, as we'll as at all railroad
functions.
THE rush of homecomers in New
York is unprecedented. The subway
trains have been swamped. and the con-
gestion at the Grand Central station
has been such as to displace regular
schedules and throw baggage transfers
five days behind. The New York Gen.
trail has borrowed cars from the Pull
man and other companies in order to
cope with the vacation traffic Between
o'clock and midnight on Sunday night
the baggage smashers at the Grand
Central handled S,379 pieces of baggage.
The New Haven line has so per cent
more travel than usual The Pennsyl-
vania's daily grind of 5000 passengers
each way between New York and Phil
adelphia has increased to 1000.
From Chicago, st. Louis. Kansas
City, and other great railroad centers
the story of big travel is received. The
whole population seems to be on the
move-not out, nor in, but backward
and forward with. a restlessness that is
never satisfied. Railroad men are con-
WINGED that Americans are the greatest
travellers on earth, although an over
whelning majority never leaves the
country"
It may not be that all of this increased
passenger traffic is due to lower fares,
but undoubtedly a great deal of 1t can
be attributed to that cause. There is no
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-10
QUAKER REFLECTIONS.


GFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
Some people try to grasp an oppor-
tunity by putting salt on its tail.
The average mans idea of economy
is to tell his wife how to save money.
Some people only want~the best, and
others make the best of what they
have.
A woman may be old as she
looks but she is seldom as young as
she SAYS she is.
Love is as necessary to a woman
who has acquired the habit as tobacco
is to a man.
1.-The only people I have any time
for" remarked the magistrate, are
the crooks"
The man who tries to find reason
for everything a woman does is up
against a big job.
Fortunate is he who can have his
choice of the professions, but even the
day laborer has his pick.
Wieo-'D'Auber says this picture OF
his is taken from life" Wagg-It 8
too bad D'Auber couldn't be-"
No. Maude. dear; we should scarce.
" suspect that every girl with coat OF
sunburn was fond of Browning.
Eyes" said the fat man, 7 am los,
ing flesh" Taking anti-fat?" asked
the thin man. mo: 1 am learning 10
shave myself" replied the fat man.
"and every time 1 perform the opera
ton 7 slice off a little.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-10

that transfigured his usually serious
"T would have you stay where you
are" he said gently, "only 1 would
enough magic in the world for that.
fear"
When Helen woke the next morning
the words at the end of the trail
in her ears. Soon their sfEniflcarce
flashed across her. She had promised
to give him an answer at the end OF
the tran. and today they were to start
With each step of the way she de-
oated the question. What did she
know of him? Only that ne was
strong and handsome, full of certain
teous and gentle. yet firm and master
full. Was that enough to justify her
taking the unknown on faith?
from time to time she watched his
manly figure swinging alone with pic
turesque ease and freedom. and her
heart thrilled with the pride of pos
session. He loved her and she was
quite sure-but she did not have to
say the words until the end of the
trail should come into view.
1t came at last, just across a noun
tain stream that went surging noisily
past them. On the edge of the
for the others to catch UP with him.
There's no wading across today"
he observed knowingly. THE stream
has risen a foot since we forded it be-
fore. I'll have to carry you girls over"
One by one the others were landed
safely on the opposite bank. Helen
was oblivious of their squeals of fear
| and shouts of laughter. All she could
would be her turn. At last he stood
before her. looking down thoughtfully
upon her upturned face.
Are you ready? ?" he asked gently.
DC eI,o
Then he took her in his strong arms
and stepped into the rapidly flowing
stream. She could feel his labored
breathing, but even when his foot Slip
ped on a rolling stone, she felt no fear.
Just as they reached the other side,
Helen suddenly let her head rest against
| his shoulder.
THAT was lots more fun than wad-
ing" she whispered shyly.
In his glad surprise he almost lost his
footing-but only for a moment. Observ-
| ing that the rest of the party had al
ready disappeared from sight he held
her close and kissed her again and
again.
Its side by side to the end of the
trail now, dearest" he said, looking
down lovingly into her eyes.
Except over the hard places. You'll
carry me them"
And never feel the burden, little one.
But are you sure you'll be content to be
a woodsman's wife?"
quite sure-as long as you are con-
tent to be a woodsman." she answered
systematically.
"And what will your family say? They
probably never even heard my name
They'll be terribly shocked-especiai-
ly father" she answered mischievously,
holding up to his astonished view a let
ter addressed to himself
Il found it in the beat yesterday. Mr..
Richard Millett, attorney-at-law," con-
fessed Helen. Its a wise child that
knows her fathers own handwriting"
And then, since they had reached the
end of the trail. between laughter and
kisses, 1.-The indigenous, danger-proof''
guide owned up to Helen how, through
the loving anxiety of her father, the OPP
portupity came to him of laying siege to
her heart.-(Copyrighte 1907, by Jesse
Morgan.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-10
JOURNAL ENTRIES

As this department understands It,
a man may now marry his deceased
wife's sister in Engiand-that is, if the
sister is willing.
We are glad to note that no railroad
batter has thus far charged that the
railroad wreck in which Governor
Hoch got his hand cut. was prear-
ranged by the railroads in order to get
even with the governor for his two
cent fare letter.
While the state has said good
many harsh things about the Missouri
Pacific. there will be no general re-
1o1cing because robbers got away with
300 of its money. The road may
feel SO poor now that it can not re-
place some of the WORKOUT ties and
rails in its roadbed.
= "
We are curious to know what Japan
thinks by this time of Fred Dumont
Smiths fine assortment of fancy vests
and his dove-cOlored spats.
x n
1t is difficult to make this depart
ment believe there is any GOODNESS be-
tween the towns of Houston and Dali
las. down in Texas. as reported. The
mercury usually registers 100 or better
in the shade all the way between those
places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-10
BILL TAFT AT SANDY HILL.

LInese verses by one Of Kansas best
SHOWN poets, were caused by the wreck
Mnicn laid Secretary Taft over at Spring
Hill for some tine1
We're steppin' high at Sandy Hill;
we We seen a president.
NA1mosO. That is, we seen Bill Taft,
whose inclanatfon's bent
towards film Teddy's place, and all
Inc town came out to see.
but what surprised us most of all.
Bin looks like you or me:
mat Is, like you If you were up
another foot or more;
Like me. If I were wide enough
TO fill a common door.
Bill wore a straw, nd roamed around
Nd mixed up with the crowd.
Nd wasn't scared a doggon' bit,
Because we talked so loud.
(Most all the folks of Sandy Hill
Nd for ten miles around
Have floated from Ohio here,
Though strange this yarn may sound.
Some of 'em from Bits county, too,
Some just a jinin' his;
Nd Bill shook hands with all md kept
That smile upon his phiz
Twas just a happy accident
That made Bill Taft our guest;
But Sandy Hilrs now on the map,
because he came out west.
And many days our folks will talk
Nd tell of what was done,
The day that Bill was on our streets,
Nd smole the smile that won:
Nd drank our buttermilk nd met
The Buckeyes from his state.
When children now are old and bent
What stories they'll relate.
Spring Hill, Kan. Ed Blair.