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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-12-12
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The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-12-12
Christmas Linens.

Hemstitched sets, linens by the
yard with napkins to match and fan
cy pieces make desirable presents.
5S-in. cream and bleached table lin
ems in good heavy qualities at
3oc and 25c.
72-in. bleached and half bleached dam
asks in pretty patterns at
eoc and SOC.
72-in half-bleached extra heavy all
pure linen table damasks in open
work and double borders at
e5c, 75c and 6oc.
72-in bleached table damasks, all
pure linen, extra weight and finish,
single and double borders in new
est patterns at SIPS, $1.oo and 75o.
Napkins to match above at
$3.50 down to 1925.
Hemstitched table sets, borders
around cloth with napkins to match
at 80. . $500, $500 and $500.
36-in. hemstitched damask and drawn
work lunch cloths at
$1.25 down to 75c.
3G-in. Japanese hemstitched hand
drawn work lunch cloths, beautiful
designs at ..... $2.75 and $3.50.
3G-in round battenberg cloths at $175
36 and 27-in. round cluny cloths with
fine linen centers at $500 and $3.50.
54-in. fancy battenberg scarf with
plain and fancy linen centers, at
$1.50, $1.35 and 81.
45-in. japanese hand-drawn work
scarf, at ,.,..,,.. $3.50 and $175.
IS, Il, and Gin. drawn-work pieces
at 45c, 25e, 18 and 1oe.
lSn, battenberg pieces with linen
centers at .,.,,.............. 45c
Fringed damask towels in plain white
and with colored borders at
80. ,75c, SOC, and Csc.
Hemsttched damask and huek tow
els at ...,... $1.oo, SOC and SOC.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-12-12
Blankets and Bed
Spreads.

Nothing will make tidy housewife
more acceptable gift than these.
1Ox4 cotton blankets, with fancy col
ored borders, at. 85c, 75c and Soc.
11x4 and 12x4 extra heavy cotton
blankets with pretty borders, at
$3.50 and $1.oo
11x4 extra heavy cotton and wool
fleece blankets in white and grey,
with pretty borders, at
..$2.75 and 1925
11x4 fine all-wool blankets, white with
fancy borders of red, blue, pink and
yellow at ...... ..... ...$o'oo
Extra size white hemmed crochet and
satin bed spreads, at
$500 down to $1.oo.
Extra large size white fringed bed
spreads plain and with cut cor
ners, at $3.50 down to $1.75.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-12-12
Lace and Silk Waists

You cannot miss 1t by making your
gift one of these:
Ladies' lace net waists in white and
ecru, front beautifully trimmed with
lace insertions and medallions, open
in back, "a length sleeves, splendid
values, at ...... ..$3.75 and $3.25.
Ladies' silk waists made of good quail
ity taffeta in black and colors, front
and back trimmed with fine tucks
and hemstitching, long sleeves open
front, at ..,.,. ,..... ...'.' 'So'oV.
Ladies' fine black silk waists made of
extra quality taffeta silk, beautiful
ly trimmed with fine tucks, laces
and medallions. open back and front
styles. long and short sleeves at
5000 and $500.
The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-12-12
Gloves for Christmas
Giving.

They are always acceptable.
Ladies' two clasp kid gloves in black,
white and coors, also black lace
gloves, every pair guaranteed
at .. $1.oo and $3.50
Ladies' long kid gloves in black and
tan, nothing nicer, at $3.50.
Ladies' gauntlet kid gloves, very
stylish, at $3.50 and $1.5o.
Ladies' long silk gloves in black,
brown and white, at $1.5o.
Ladies' doe skin and silk taffeta Geec-
ed lined gloves at -. SOC and 25c.
Ladies' golf gloves in black and col
ors, at .... ..... SOC and Csc.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
Elremen shoIud eel Toas.her.

Editor The Evening Journal.
notice with regret that the mem
bers Of our excellent Fire Department
are again getting ready to do battle
ove- the question OF rotation Of Off
GERS smong the various companies.
While not a fireman. I have always had
the best OF feeling for these brave men.
And il IS with regret that I look upon
the coming contest In the Legislature.
There surely Is way to get around
the matter and avoid trouble for I
senr that II this rotation agitation is
not stopped i' may lead to something
worst, and our fire service crippled
believe that II a few Of the prominent
members OF each company would get
together and discuss the matter. that
an amicable agreement could be
reached, and as II Is up to a member
Of one OF the combine" companies TO
make the move. hope this suggestion
Of mine viii appeal 10 him, whoever
he may be. ] say that a 'comblna-
tion" company member should make
tine start. because TO have a suggestion
offered by an "ant-combine" man
would have little weight with the
combine" Hoping that my letter may
be the means Of bringing about a bet
ter feeling among the firemen. remain,
Respectfully
Csiff1on
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
INSTITUTE REPORT
5s4 Valumes Added to the Library
DURING the Month Of November.


The month Of November was notable
one in the history Of the Institute Free
Library There were added to the library
5sl volumes; IFS volumes which were worn
out were withdrawn, leaving a net in
crease to the library Of 400 volumes
The circulation for the library showed
an increase at all points over the corres-
ponding month OF 1905. The total circua-
tion was 24.53s; a gain OF nearly 5000 over
November OF last year This circulation
is the second largest circulation for any
month in the history OF the library; the
month Of March. 1905 exceeding II by 35
volumes only. Tho largest increases were
I'm the classes Of juvenile and fiction. All
other classes. however, showed material
gains. and the class of useful arts showed
an increase Of over 40 per cent over the
circulation Of last year. This is the class
in which are classified books relating TO
the carious industries Of Wilmington and
the class from which the mechanics and
working people draw the most books. This
increase is peculiarly suggestive OF the
fact that the working men OF the city are
taking a greater interest IN the library
and presumably are getting a correspond
ing benefit
The circulation Of the Rockford branch
increased over 500 volumes. This increase
is due to the exceptional effort on the
mart Of the library to reach the children
IN the public schools.
Tho registration for the month was III,
The registration for November 1905 was
nearly 800 less. and that for November
1908 $50 less.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
"rhe West Indies"

In addition to rs beautifully colored
slides a number OF interesting and
characteristic life motion scenes viii be
exhibited by George Nox Mccain at
the New Century Club on Friday even
ing next. when he viii deliver a lee
ture on "The West Indies" Women
are the road builders in jamaica, and a
life motion scene showing them en-
gagged in this work will be projected on
the canvas. Another characteristics
moving picture win be that OF native
la-nndresses washing clothes In a run
ming stream OF water. Instead OF the
customary washboard the laundress Of
the West Indies uses rough stone.
upon which she takes Joy In rubbing
the family linen 70 pieces.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
STATE DESIRES
INHERITANCE TAX
Bennum Bill Amends State
Constitution to Give State
New Revenue Bill
Special to me Evenlng journal.

DOVER, Jan. 31.-Delaware is prob
ably to have a graded income and in
heritance tax. even IL she has TO
change her Constitution.
At the urgent solicitation Of Profess
sor Conwel Republican leader Of the
House. that body passed the House bin
to amend article 8, section 1 Of the
Constitution 50 that legislation can be
enacted Tor a progressive income or in
heritahce tax. Representative Con-
well made a strong speech.
"Thirty-six States have either an in
come or an inheritance tax already. and
1 cannot understand what the trainers
Of our State Constitution had in mind
when they provided that all taxes
should be uniform on all classes OF sub
jects, when the Federal Constitution it.
self does not go that far in its pro-
Visions" said Representative conwen.
"Of course. certain persons, such as
poor widows or those receiving merely
a nominal inheritance. should be ex-
empt. AS we well know. President
Roosevelt came out strong for an in
heritance tax. and Mr.. Bryan it is cer-
tain endorses that view. Even Mr..
Carnegie himself, who might be ex-
pected because of his wealth to do
otherwise, is in favor Of an inheritance
tax. This measure Is not only advo-
Gated by the leaders of both parties,
but by the plutocrats themselves. Why
It is possible. even for a mulh-million-
aire to buy this State and pay no more
tax. proportionately than a poor man
is required to pay.
There is a great peril in swollen
fortunes-somebody has interpreted il
as often meaning stolen fortunes.
"There Is nothing cunning or crafty
in this bill, which merely puts it up to
future General Assemblies to say
whether or not an inheritance or in
come tax shall be demanded"
The House also passed these bills:
Giving the sanction Of the State of
Delaware to the United States Gov
ernment for the purchase by the latter
of 500 acres or less of land in Della
ware for target range.
Authorizing the employment at $500
a year Of a county treasurer's clerk in
New Castle county.
Authorizing the Council OF Laurel to
borrow money to meet Indebtedness.
Increasing the salaries of deputies In
Wilmington city tax offices to $1,000.
The House committees reported IA
vorably these measures:
To incorporate the summer resort
Bowers Beach.
Creating a new election district ir
Pencader hundred.
Fixing the state chemists fee at $50
for an analysis.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
A KNOCKOUT BLOW TO THE GANG.

THE decision Of Judge Beitler, OF Philade-
4 phia, under which the Durham-McNichol
Coisbine Of that city is compelled to forfeit TO
the municipality two millions of dollars, is to
them an unpleasant outcome of the filtration job.
The return OF the ring to power in Philadelphia
at the last election made the jobbing contractors
feel certain that they no longer would be dis
turbed and the courts order that they dig into
their pockets for cool two millions is upset
ting They viii appeal to higher tribunal, and
there is the usual chance of the decision being
reversed McNichol declares that the profits of
the combine on the filter work were only one
hundred thousand, and if the opinion of Judge
BETTER stands this bit OF political contracting
will not prove beneficial one to the Durham
McNichol outfit
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
MORE POWER NOW THAN THEN.

THERE is fear that unless a charter for he
city is made to suit the Democratic mem
bers OF the Legislature they will block attempts
70 get a new instrument Our advice to the
Democrats is to accept a charter that, even from
their partisan point of view is reasonably decent.
The next election is likely to show the Legsia-
ture more Overwhelmingly Republican than is
the present one. and the Republicans will prob
ably have a two-thirds majority Then the
Democrats, so far as a charter is concerned,
would get only what the Republicans choose 10
give them Now that the Democrats have some
influence in making charter they should en-
courage a measure that would be suitable all
around. But the chief concern of the citizens OF
Wilmington is 10 secure new charter or amend
The present one to meet the expanding cond-
tions OF the city
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
WILL DEDICATE
SCHOOL SATURDAY
Interesting Exercises Will
Mark Opening of New Edu-
catiOnaI Institution

School No SS. at Thirtieth and Madi-
son streets, will be formally dedicated
by the Board Of Education on Saturday
afternoon, and interesting and appro-
pirate exercises win mark the event
From 1 to p. M. the school viii be
thrown open to the inspection OF the
children. and from to 2.sO, the patrons
Of the school will inspect the building.
The dedication will take place at 23l
and addresses wil be made by Presi-
dent Shortlidge. Of the Board Of Edu-
cation; Superintendent George w.
Twitmyer Of Public Schools; Miss Mary
c. I. Williams, assistant superintend-
ent; Miss Florence V. Marley, principal
OF the present No. 2S School, and VIII
liam Oscar Brown.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
TESTS and JingIes

They say that old Titewadd after he has had
pie, is liable to loosen and buy berally'
rs that so? We'll IN invest 10 cents toward pool
exploit OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Courier Journal
Nagger-rve put one poor devil ON his feet, anyway
Mrs. Nagger--whom have you been foolng money
away now2
Nagger-Your next husband. madam. I've had my
life insured.-Chicago News
MY friends" said the who had been making
long and tresome speech. "there is little that
say this subject"
''why more?" asked an impertinent one who had
Just finished yawning.-chicago Record Herald
let me see" began Mr. Housekeep what is that old
saying. Mans works from sum
"Yes" interrupted Mrs Housekeep just warm from
kitchen interview "But the servant girls work is
never done."-Phadelnhia Press
"ren what It Is that crawls its stomach? ?" said
the tosoher she pointed the serpent the black
board.
Snakes and motorists" replied the little boy whose
father automobile which often breaks down
Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
FRIEND WAS TOO OBLIGING
Eloped With Girl to Please chum and
Got Into Trouble.

CHARLOTTE. N c., Jan. s1.-John
York shoe firm, and May Foster, l6
years old. Of Greenville, n. c., were ar
rested here yesterday
Dempster IS accused OF abducting
Miss Foster, who says she is a senior
in girls college at Greenville that
her two sisters are on the faculty or
the Institution. and that one of her
brothers is clergyman.
J. c. Rager. railroad detective q
chance acquaintance Of Dempster,
caused his arrest Rager was at the
Greenwich railroad station. when Miss
Foster Joined Dempster there last
night Rager. suspicious. took the
train with them, ingratiated himself
with Dempster and learned enough to
convince him that the girl was being
abducted.
The three went to the Central Hotel.
where Miss Foster was registered as
annie Evans. Greensboro, n. c."
Very early this morning Rager left the
room he occupied with Dempster and
told the police his suspicious. They
locked up Dcmpster, placed Miss Fos-
ter IN custody at the Charlotte Hotel.
and wired to the Greenville authorl-
ties
soon Miss Foster telegraphed TO G.
b. Barron, at Spartanburg Come to
Charlotte on next train. Jacks In
trouble" She declares that Dempster
IS not responsible for her leaving
home. that he volunteered only to es-
cort her to this city.
Dempster VOWS that he Interested
himself only to save the girl from hu-
initiation al home and 90 oblige his
friend Barron. who did not answer.
Miss Fosters telegram. Dempster has
engaged lawyer 20 fight his extiadi-
tion TO South Carolina.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
Thursday, January 81, 1907.
FIRST MOVE IN RIGHT DIRECTION.

70 REPRESENTATIVE CONWEI.I, of Kent
IN county, woke up the House at Dover yes
terday with a little economic sweetness and
light He introduced and had passed bill to
amend the Constitution of the State so that fu-
ture General Assemblies would be free if thcE
saw fit. to levy an income tax or progressive
inheritance tax. There was no objection to the
measure. In fact all the members were inter-
csted in hearing the subject discussed by
learned gentleman who was formerly a member
of the faculty OF Delaware College. We hope
more such addresses can be injected into the
legislative proceedings
The question OF taxation is a vital ono in this
State, as it is elsewhere. The income and the
progressive inheritance taxes are certain to be
adopted in the not distant future.
We notice also there is a revival of the talk of
the old Adams law taxing investments in this
State which was declared unconstitutional Per
haps the Constitution should be amended to per-
nit the enactment of such law The people Of
this State will demand and in no uncertain tones
that all forms of wealth that can be got at, shall
bear their just burden of taxation,
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
LET EACH PAY FOR WHAT THEY GET.

G TRIcTLY speaking the Legislature was
~ right in voting down the bill to compel
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to furnish
transportation to the members and State officers
The railroad should not be required to do So
and only the belief that the company enjoyed
special privileges from the State was behind tic
proposed measure. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has been endeavoring to get on
business basis with those who have dealings
with it in cutting off the supply of free passes
We believe the new system has worked to tic
satisfaction of the railroad officials The Sta.e
should consider the railroad company as it
would any other corporation, and that is all that
could be expected.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31


Editor The Evening Journal.
I would like to say a few words on
the affirmative side IN regards to the
free distribution Of seeds by the United
States Government now that the
House has passed the bill despite pro.
test. because Of the discussion now
going on about the matter. I certain
ly think that this custom should be
kept up on many grounds. One good
roa son Is that by this system farmers
can be given opportunity TO experiment
with many new varieties OF grasses,
vegetables, etc. Another reason is that
those too poor to buy seeds can have
the opportunity TO plant a little gar
den and raise their own vegetables. AS
regards flower seeds, there is no doubt
but that the distribution of these seeds
has br 'shtened many homes that would
otherwise have been without the charm
OF growing flowers. But care should
be taken TO send out good seeds. ana
IN this Uncle Sam has not done wen in
the past. well recall my experience
with a package OF flower seeds received
from the government and which I
sowed. one plant came up splendidly
and grew to large proportions through
the care gave Il in the burning heat
OF the midsummer sun. Finally one
day the plant fell from its own weight
and I was viewing II when I heard n
Singer from a neighbor. Inquirlng
the reason for the laughter was told
that the plant which had so carefully
cared for was common flower variety,
in fact, could be classed with the
weeds. II was then that my faith in
the quality Of the seeds sent by Uncle
sac weakened. but not in the system
Let us have free seeds. but let them be
good ones. Respectfully,
Citizen.
/ xKrf1t,,fa .rfnta Tauftartr
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
Cocoa in a Glass Jar.

When once you have opened a tin can
t q open for good and all
after YOU have opened a jar Of crofts
Swiss MIX Cocoa, just screw on the
top and It is air tight All the flavor is
retained and all moisture excluded so
that It does not lump or cake.
Clean cocoa in clean package. Rich,
smooth and delicious.
The only cocoa in glass Jars.
croft a Allen Co, Makers. Phnadel-
phia-
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
MntInes pate oaneeIIed.

owing TO the fact that Laurence Dor
say. who appears nj the Opera House on
saturday in The Embassy Ball." will not
be able 70 reach Wilmington in time 10
give matinee that performance has been
cancelled The non-arrival Of the COM
rany NJ the time EXPECTED Is due e. the
fact that a change OF route WIS made.
The sale of seats began this morning and
Il was with great DISAPPOINTMENT that il
was learned that the afternoon perform
ance was or
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
Personal and Pertinent

There is no more popular nor efficient officer the
police force than captain Ned" Evans. In the per-
formance his duties "Cap" Evans is entirely devoid
fear and It is indeed desperate criminal who can
escape his clutches whenever he lays his hands
him.
Notwithstanding this fact he is Of most genial ma
ture and Of ar apparently going disposition. He
has not only the good viii OF the officers under his
direction but the respect and friendship Of an who
know him.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
A...hand nnne. AZ W dov.

Nothing has yet been heard Of Lewis
Hinkson real estate dealer, Of Marcus
Hook whom, his vie ale 5es, took French
leave a month ago. simultaneously with
the disappearance OF ao harming Grubb's
Landing widow. Mrs Hinkson further
SAYS that she and hor little daughter will
not try 10 find the missing man as she
thinks he will como back when tired Of
hif new companion.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
House
Afternoon

House met at l.sO o'clock. with sem
ators attending I'm joint session, to
hear addresses on behalf OF school re-
form bills.
introduced. read and referred-By
Mr.. Garrison. TO provide for the voters
in school districts 20 vote upon the
auestios Of whether they desire 70 con-
solidate the districts.
BY Mr. Paadee. tn appropriate $2SO3i
10 pay Cornelius J. Horrigan, John
Barr and Walter J. Harrington each
for services as highway commission
ers.
TIilled-House bill requiring railroads
and railway companies to furnish free
transportation TO state officers and
members Of the Legislature. (Messrs.
Folcomb, Cubbage, T. o. Cooper and
James voted aye, all others against it)
Adjourned to 1890 a. m. tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for the
peoples column will not be pr Mt. d.
Names Of contributors to the column
will not be printed, but must be fur
nished The Evening journal as an evil
donce Of good faith on the part Of the
contributor.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31

The Republican members OF the Legislature
should not lost sight Of the fact that they are
making record upon which their party will
have to stand at the election next year FIX
travagance and incapacity two faults that will
make hard sledging for the party with the
voters. For the party TO go on record as con-
trolled and dominated by the corporations will
lead to certain defeat.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31

Chief Engineer Leisen is to be commended for
his efforts to improve the skating places in our
city Running water on the ice TO increase its
thickness and make fresh smooth surface
costs the Water Department little or nothing,
and affords a great deal Of pleasure to the young
and older folks who are fond OF skating.
Evening journal., 1907-01-31

Now that the Legislature has defeated the
pass bill and decided to make State officials pay
for what they get from the railroads, why not let
the Legislature make the railroads pay for what
they get from the State and this will be done
unless majority of the members are "collared"
by the railroad company
Evening journal., 1907-01-31

Washington reports are that the President is
not to cease his Investigations of the big corpo-
rations and how they are managed He is going
after the water in the railroads. and will find
enough of it to satisfy the most ardent Prohibi-
ZIONIST