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Evening journal., 1908-09-07
Thoughts For Today.

Ohio State Journal.
Most people. probably, know Of Socrates
pray. We reprint 1t because it can be
read many times with profit and delight
He and Phaedrus had been sitting on the
banks Of 1lissus for two hours talking on
life's themes and when about to depart
Socrates uttered this prayer to the deities
who guarded the charming spot where
they had been resting:
80 beloved Pan and all We gods whose
dwelling is in this place, grant me to be
beautiful in soul, and that 1 possess all
outward things 10 be at peace with them
within. Teach me to think wisdom the
only riches. And give me so much wealth,
and so much only, as a good and holy man
could manage or enjoy. Phaedrus, want
we anything more? For my prayer is fin.
ished."
And Phaedrus says: pray that I may
be even as yourself for the blessings OF
friends are common"
Could there be anything more beautiful
than this3 How matter Of fact this devo.
ton soundsl How clear and strong the
faithl After this "wisest of mem had
prayed for only 80 much wealth as a
good and holy man could manage" he
turns. in a familiar way, TO Phaedrus and
asks want we anything moreT There is
a sincerity and simplicity about this pray.
er that is inspiring.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
Notes and Comments

Rockaways, Lynnhavens. cobuits blue points?-New
York Mail
Representative Longworth's Taft is run
ming on his record and Bryan is running away from his
deserves to "stiek"-New York Tribune
In the matter guaranteed bank deposits great many
people would prefer guarantee that they will have de-
posits.-New York World.
Marylands cider is phenomenal this year, but is
hardly Offset for the Delaware peaches prom
ised and didn't get.-Philadephia Inquirer
Young Bryan's ambitions to lie in the direction Of
manony There is great advantage in the fact that two
votes constitute Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
All truthful fishermen win sympathize with Mr. Taft
York Press,
The noiseess campaign orator something yet to be
Observation-Disclosures Press
Mr. Debs says his meals his speciar cost him
end those who are with him on an average IS cents a
meal This is cheaper than staying at home. VIII Mr.
Debs kindly tell how it is done?-New York World
Mr.. Tafts view that we should welcome China as
wholly Independent power and not be Jealous of the
Son Of Heaven, probably adopted without consult
ing Mr. Hobson-st Louis Dispatch.
Another English married another English Gay
ETY. girl. There are ways than OF lifting the
hereditary gloom that invests the British peerage.New
York Mail
When there daily bulletins about the weight OF Mr..
Taft and frequent outpourings from the trained mules
agent, who deny that the campaign is
ing up?-New York Press.
France has concluded that william can't do anything
after all but she had mighty miserable quart dheure"
before regaining composure-P Philadelphia Inquirer.
among the things that were but are not-washington
Post
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
JEWISH NEW YEAR
ON SEPTEMBER 2O

On September 2s which will be Jew
ish New Years Day, will begin the
year 1868, according to the Jewish CAL
endar. With the exception of the Day
of Atonement, New Years Day is the
most solemn day Of the year. A fea-
ture of the synogogal services is the
blowing Of the shofar, or rams horn.
In some of the reformed temples the
shofar notes will be sounded on a cor
net The prayers on this day are of a
character preparatory for the great
Jewish festival-the Day Of Atonement'
Like most Jewish Festivals, the home
observances on New Years Day re-
ceive special attention, and on the eve
of the New Year, the Sedar or family
meal plays an important part. The
Sedar is attended with ceremonials
symbolical of the escape of the Israel
ties from Egyptian bonds.
Exchange OF gifts, sending Of cards
many of v\ich recall incidents of the
Scriptures-the extension Of friendship
and acts Of kindness and helpfulness to
those less fortunate are among the fes-
tival practices. Services in the syna-
gogues are held on the eve of New
Years and also on New Years morn
ing. In the reforfhed congregations
there viii be elaborate musical pro-
grams.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
G. 0. P. BOOK
OUT AT LAST
Big Volume Has Fund of In
formation for Repub-
IiCan Voters

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE Republi-
can campaign textbool, for 1908 has
been issued by the Republican National
Committee. It is volume of 5s6 pages
and contain in detail an explanation
Of the question that are under discus
sion in the present Presidential cam
paign and the attitude of the Republi-
can candidates thereto. contrasted In
some cases with the present or past
attitude Of their Democratic oppon-
ents.
The purpose Of the book. it is stated,
is to furnish in concise form for refer
ence such information as is likely to be
required by speakers, writer's ana
others participating in the campaign.
Subjects likely to receive special at
tention in the campaign. such as con-
troll Of CORPORATIONS. tile money panic
and the relief afforde1 by the Treas
ury Department. wages and prices,
tariff. the Philippines and the work Of
the army and navy, are presented as
fully as practicable. Besides the sub
iects. the book contains tile acceptance
speeches of Taft and Sherman and
articles on prosperity. publicity Of
campaign contributions, the attitude Of
the two parties toward negroes, guar
antee of bank deposits. President
Roosevelt's administration. outline Of
the work of the Sixtieth Congress, the
platforms of the two parties and viii
liam J. Bryan's speech Of acceptance.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
The PerpetuaI Smile.

indianapolis Star
A favorite motto with many people in
these latter days. when the wholesome
gospel Of cheerfulness is being preached
so extensively, is, Keep a-smiling." It
is a very good motto within limitations
In so far as its adoption as a rule of con-
duct prevents the wearing OF a lugubrious
countenance when no overwhelming grief
or calamity is being endured or is impend-
ing. in so far as It overcomes the tendency
to look on the dark side and anticipate
evil. in so far as It enables one to look
for the best in all situations and TO keep
up his courage when troubles threaten
in all these respects it IS a maxim worthy
Of commendation.
But It should not Be interpreted too
literally; it's spirit rather than its letter
should be observed It's spirit means a
persistent hopefulness. a refusal 10 be
cast down by discouraging or unfavorable
circumstance. q sturdy defiance of adverse
fate. It's literal Observance may include
these things, but It means also a per-
petual grin, and a perpetual grin leads
to thoughts of crime on the part of be-
holders No one becomes so irritating or
has such maddening effect upon sensi.
tive associates as the man or woman who
wears the smile that never comes off. -
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
Personal and Pertinent

at dinner in Philadelphia said a clergyman. I
heard Bishop Potter talk In amusing
about the artistic temperament.
First he described the contradictions characters
Whistler Poe Hawthorne, and other Americans
Then he turned 20 Landor, the great Engishman.
Landor he said, was at the time the most
violent and brutal and the delicate and sensitive
Of lie adored flowers The gardens of his beautiful
villa In Florence fun Of flowers and the poet walked
among them daily, never pluckng them, only bending
them reverently admire their ovelness and their
perfume
I.andors cook day served him a wretched din
ner, and in his the poet threw the of the
window into "A bed of splendid
AS the cook writhed with broken leg below, Landor
from the window exclaimed In horror-sricken voice.
Good gracious, forget the roses!'"-Los Angeles
Times.
President Hadley Of Yale. in his annual report
said that the idle rich were great college
rs to community
"Isidicule could # but be employed would turn the
idle rich undergraduate industry" President
IIadley, but unf rtunaely. this young with his
Ganoply oi motor hunters and bulldogs Is very
vulnerable 10 rdicule Riches alas not easily rid
cuied as-say-low stature"
He smiled.
"A tiny decadent poetT he resumed Launched at a
Philadelphia literary club passionate TRADE against
marriage v nonsense. that TRADE. but the
little poet eloquent and his auditors
visibly impressed.
With contemptuous smile robust novelist OF the
wholesome type watched the spouting poet pace the
room and al the end of impressive period
chuckled and said
Sit down, Brown; sit down. You look taller sitting
dowA "-khAlaSsDhia Record
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
Urged For Congress.

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
All kinds of people have been sug-
gesting all kinds Of men as candidates
for Congress to such an extent that
IL seems we must all take a hand.
Some time since an ardent advocate
presented the name Of a promoter (who
never produced a dollars worth of
wealth directly. so far as I have boen
able to learn) because he stood for the
"Drys," claiming that he would poll
all the Respectable" votes. and some
equally ardent advocate presented an
other name for Democratic consider
alton because he espoused the cause OF
wealth producers. he not having pro-
duced any wealth directly, either, so
far as can learn. And it was claimed
Cby the advocated that this latter
prospective candidate for "Kowngress''
would poll the labor vore.
Then. again, some Bryan men be-
lieve that a Bryan Democrat should be
nominated. and he would poll, etc, etc.
But what is really needed is a man
who would poll all kinds of votes, and
] would rise to suggest the name OF
Johnny Martin. the Minnow King.
Here is a man who has many friends
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
LONG TRUDGE OF
A YOUNGSTER

George Krauch, aged 4 years. left his
home. No. 1912 Davis street yesterday af-
ternoon and that was the last seen Of him
until late last night when he was found
walking along the Concord turnpike in the
vicinity of Blue Ball. He probably holds
the record for the longest walk for so
young a pedestrian. During the time Of his
absence from his home. his parents were
distracted and the police secured the city
for the youngster.
George had a little bucket with him
when he left home and he was in quest Of
berries. A farmer saw the little fellow
trudging along the pike late last night
and stopped him. George bravely answer
ed all questions and then told the farmer
he was after berrie\ The darkness and the
lonely road seemed to have no terror for
him. The farmer brought him to this city
In his wagon leaving the boy at a house
at Tenth and Jefferson streets after telling
the family where he found him. The police
were then notified and the youngster was
returned TO his home.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
MILKMAN UNDER
MILK AND BOTTLES

Francis Mccartney. a milk dealer, was
severely injured yesterday when the milk
wagon he was driving was struck and
overturned by an electric car at Ninth and
Orange streets and Mccartney was hurled
out and buried beneath the $50 milk cans
and the debris of the shattered wagon.
Milk bottles were smashed and the CON
tents flowed out over the imprisoned
driver
Mccartney lives at Blue Hill. Yester.
day morning he was driving in Ninth
street and as he drove across Orange a
car collided with the rear Of his wagon.
The vehicle was thrown against the curb
and upset.
Mccartney was cut in several places by
the broken glass of the milk bottles and it
was with difficulty that he managed to
crawl through one Of the side doors. The
horse was not injured and did not offer to
run away after the accident
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
Monday. september Z. Ioo8.
LARoR DAY.

IT HIS is Labor Day throughout the landS a
4 day given over TO the sons of toll to the
producers of the country While it is distinctly
a day set apart for celebrations by worSingmen
and public recognition of the cause of labor,
at the same time it affords brief vacation for
the employer and has more and more come to be
recognized as a general holiday The Federal
Government has placed the stamp of legal
holiday upon this day, and all the Federal offices
are closed in order that Uncle Sans great army
OF employees may join in the observance Of
labors own day Banks, shops, and mercantile
marts also bar their doors and suspend opera
tions for the day.
In many cities appropriate celebrations will be
held by the labor organizations who will listen
to addresses to inspire them on to better things.
Wilmington will dispense with formal Labor
Day celebration for the first time in many years,
although the interest of the workingmen of Viii
mington is by no means diminished because Of
this circumstance. The general observance Of the
day certainly is an appreciation of the right and
might OF worthy toilers
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
Editorial Opinion
Gospel Of Happiness.
Portland oregonian.

Portland Oregonian.
II people would devote themselves a
little more to philosophy and a little less
to the pursuit Of wealth and worldly plea
sure we should have more happiness in
the world, longer lives in which TO enjoy
il, and fewer suicides It has seemed Of
late that almost every trivial misfortune
is occasion for self-destruction. Any kind
Of a wrong is sufficient provocation for
murder. We worry life away over mis-
haps which have no necessary influence
upon our welfare
There is nothing happens TO any per-
son but what was in his power 10 60
through with" wrote Marcus Aurelius
over LOO years ago, and II moderns would
read more of his wise sayings they would
place a more accurate estimate upon the
Importance Of events Of life How very
near us stand the two great gulfs Of time
the past and the future, in which all
things disappear. Now is not that man a
blockhead who let's these momentary
things make him proud, or uneasy, or
sorrowful, as though they could trouble
him for longT' And again. III anything
external vexes you, take notice that It is
not the thing which disturbs you, but
your notion about It, which notion you
may dismiss at once II you please"
Evening journal., 1908-09-07

Fairgrounds. OF these, no are maintained by
the municipality-the Boards of Education sup
porting s6-and 62 by voluntary contributions
and societies. In addition, municipal committees
in 1o2 cities are taking steps to introduce this
civic improvement feature. OF the cities of less
than 5000 population, eight already have play
grounds and twelve are about to establish them.
Wilmington has given substantial recognition
to the playground problem, and in this city are
many spots where the little ones can enjoy them
selves, play games, see-saw and swing without
danger OF being run down by passing teams or of
being told to beat it" by a policeman. The
Fairgrounds of this city not under Tuni-
cipal supervision nor are they supported by ap-
preparations from the city, but they were con-
ceived and established by public-spirted women
anxious to do something for the benefit of those
whose position in life is not so fortunate
That they have succeeded in advancing the well
fare of the children of Wilmington is amply evil
denced in all sections where the Fairgrounds
were thronged with happy youngsters this
summer.
This desire on the part of persons in the so
called upper class TO do something for those less
fortunate is one of the most pleasing features of
the playground movement aside from the benefit
derived by the children for whom the pleasure
spots are created and it aecentuates once again
that after all the entire world is akin.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
ONLY TWO BIDDERS
FOR DREDGING JOB

Two bids were submitted for dredg-
ing the shifting mud from the Dela-
ware river and restoring the channel
depth of thirty feet Major Herbers
Dealvne. United States engineer In
charge Of the Delaware river, has
recommended the acceptance of thn
American Dredging Company's bid,
which was S259,7S4.
The other bid is S273,2sO by the Mary
land Dredging and Contracting Com
pany. The work covers the dredging
and depositing Of 1.792,0OO cubic yards.
scow measurement. and is to be COM
pleted by the end of the year. The
shoaled parts Of the channel are at
Duck Creek and Reedy island fats at
Pea Patch shoal and near Marcus
Hook.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
TUBERCULOSIS CONGRESS.

q REAT preparations are being made in
~ Washington for the entertainment of the
tuberculosis Congress which is to assemble
there this month and in which Delaware is deeply
interested because of the work done by the Red
Cross in this city few months ago. The con-
gress promises to be one of the largest and most
important that has been held in Washington dur
ing recent years and illustrates the interest which
this subject is arousing throughout the country.
II is fitting that Governor Lea should name a
distinguished delegation to represent Delaware
at the important gathering
The installation of the exhibits which will be
placed on display for the edihcation and study of
the delegates and laymen to the congress, which
oonvenses in the National Museum on September
II, will be begun in few days by DR. Henry
Boyer u. S. ~, chairman of the committee on
exhibits
DIR. Boyer, who was for three years on duty
at the Asatc station, returned to Washington
some months ago, and since that time has de-
voted himself to preparing the exhibits and their
classification. He has worked untiringly, and re-
ports that as soon as the floor space is cleared
which will be this week, he will be able TO
start at one the playing of the many exhibits,
which will include photographs not only of sana-
toria in this country but also those abroad. There
will also be exhibits demonstrating the work of
the various relief associations and important ones
on pathological research.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
ALASKA
WHEAT INFERIOR

WASHINGTON. seut. IAN agent sent
by the Department Of Agriculture TO Ju-
niata, Idaho, 10 investigate the status OF
the so-called Alaska wheat, reported as
yielding more than 200 bushels an acre
has made the following statement by
wire:
Alaska yielding 25 bushels per acre.
Badly mixed. Grain inferior Quality soft
and white. Ordinary wheat yielding fully
as much. Best varieties more"
An analysis recently made by the De.
partment Of Agriculture shows that Alas
ka wheat contains only little more than
pei cent of protein. while soft winter
wheats average 10 per cent hard winter
wheat y per cent and hard spraag whests
2 IL per cent.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
rHE REpuBLIcAN PRIMARIES.

r EPUBLICANS Of New Castle County held
~ thenr primaries on Saturday and nomi-
mated a strong ticket, a ticket that should win
at the election in November. With the prospects
of victory in the county confronting the Re
publican party il not surprising that there
should be many aspirants for office, for it was
regarded that a Republican nomination means
an election in this county. The Republicans are
so far ahead in the registration of voters thus
far that it will practically be a hopeless task to
try 10 overcome the lead, for the past has shown
that the county has a safe Republican majority.
"A knowledge OF this condition resulted in many
Republican contests for nomination at the pri-
maries on Saturday, and it spurred the candi-
dates TO exert themselves to win at the primaries
and thus gain place on the ticket that has such
rosy outlook for victory at the general election.
That there was no dearth OF interest among
Republicans is shown by the big vote polled on
Saturday, and It resulted in the selection OF
ticket that should prove winner when the re-
suit is canvassed in November. There cannot
be much doubt as to the choice of the voters in
most instances for in many of the contests the
maorities were so decisive as to admit OF no
argument on that score.
The nomination of Charles H. Lippincott
Tor sheriff and of Robert NJ Burns for receiver
OF taxes was by such lead that no question
can arise as TO them being the choice of great
majority of the Republican voters of the county
The selection OF Philemma Chandler for Comp
troler is evidently recognition of the record
OF Mr. Chandler in office. Thomas Gaynor was
named for Coroner in a manner that attests
his popularity among Republicans, and Harry A.
Brown was nominated for Clerk of the Peace
and Herbert /. Rice for Prothonotary without
opposition. rare situation at the Republican pri-
maries which should be iatering to those two
candidates. The nomination OF Samuel l. Den
nison and Henry f Perkins for the Levy Court
also was accomplished by decisive maorities
Altogether the ticket is one with which the
Republican voters should be pleased. and since
the nominations have been made every Repub-
lican should fall in line put his shoulder TO the
party wheel and move on 10 the triumph that
belongs TO the party in November
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
TO-DAY AT SHELLPOT

To-day being Labor Day, a SPECIAL pro-
gram has been prepared for shellpot Park
by Manager James f. Henry. After the
performances this evening the theatre VIII
be closed but the moving picture theatre
and various other amusements including
the dance hail will remain opeu for some
time. The program to-day will be varied
and in honor of the occasion the band VII
give a special program. On account OK
the holiday and Il being the closing cav
for the theatre it is expected there win be
a large attendance
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
PLAYGROUND CONGRESS.

q CCORDING TO data TO be presented at the
coming Congress Of the Playground AS
sociation OF America. which will be held in New
York this week. the movement for public pa5-
grounds has developed so rapidly during the
past three years that OF the cities Of $500 in
haoitants and over, in the United States, only
three are now without Fairgrounds
1t Will be shown further at the Congress that
OF the 9oo cities Of 5000 population, I74 have
Evening journal., 1908-09-07

After all those Olympian games in England
were but type Of the more tremendous strug-
gle under way in this country for four years Of
influence over the making OF history in this re-
public OF the Western Hemisphere The vital
difference is that the spectators decide the out
come OF the contest in this political stadium 1t
is their welfare rather than the glory of the con-
testants that IS at stake
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for
the peoples column win not be
printed. Names of contributors 10
the column will not be printed, but
must be furnished THE EVENING
JOURNAL as an evidence OF good
faith on The part Of the contributor.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07

among the fishermen. wet and dry,
Democrats and Republicans and
Prohibtionists. and a man at the same
time who would be Of as much use in
Congress as any of those heretofore
mentioned.
Another Advocate.
WilInagton, September 7.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
Has Promisinn EilIv.

Former Senator L II. Ball Of Faullx-
land. announces that his speedy mare
Zintka, by Epauiet out OF Minaret by
King Rene, a noted show ring horse.
has dropped a bay filly by Admiral
Dewey, 2W Ia, who died recently.
Evening journal., 1908-09-07

The Distribution of Estates
of deceased persons where no
VIII is made as provided by the
Statutes of the State of Della
ware" is of interest to many
persons and is set forth in a
pamphlet which we have pre-
pared for distribution. This
pamphlet may be obtained at
the Office of this Company or
will be mailed upon request.
DIRECTORS.
Dr. J. A. Draper. Jr. J. Wilkins Cosch
-. Bfinghurst. Jr. Willard SALISBURY
=. SHllln brennan Robert B. Wheeler
Joe. L Carpenter John II. Dandy,
Otho Nowland Thos n. ReIlah
John Bancroft Victor n Wooiiev
Franklin Taylor. Henry B. Thon,psou
SanI X. Smith
Evening journal., 1908-09-07
The United Publishers Association

The Publishers Bulletin. official organ Of the UNITED
THE WILAiI NGTON EVENING JOURNAL has a
circulation of than 10000 daily which has
been verified by our examination"
The examination was made by Arthur Koppel, gem
the association, who offers TO wager SWO
his money and undertake 70 prove that the EVEN
ING JOURNAL has the largest paid circulation OF any pa
printed In Wilmington.