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Evening journal., 1908-07-25
The Game That Thrills.

Louisville Courier-Journal
OF all Of the forms nf public enter
tainment baseball seems to be the one
that thrills its devotees to the core
at every performance. The circus
comes to town and suffers by csm-
parison with its precursors. the bill
boards. The art exhibition brings
down criticism uDon the heads of the
contributors Of pictures. Half of the
audience is bored at the opera. The
drama attracts to the theatre its
thousands. but most of them go in a
frame of mind antagonistic to the
playwright and the cast All of them
are quick to jeer and slow to gurglc
with enjoyment of comedy or to clap
their appreciation of lie climaxes in
melodrama or tragedy But the base
ball fan" IS a self-forgetting worship
er of the game he patronizes. During
the game he is translated into a land
of giants and heroes and demigods. re-
volving around an umpire who is either
a beneticent being-an incarnation OF
the square deal-or a creature devoid
Of a sense OF justice. The baseball en-
thusiast admires and condemns vivid
ly. If he finds fault at the top of his
lungs he records his approval with
equal vim. During moments of excite
ment resultant upon worthy achieve.
ment upon the diamond he is in a
delirium OF ecstasy, when he is obllv-
ious OF all events of the future and
the past and his present surroundings.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT.

HE National Post Office Department prom
ises to become an important adjunct to the
good roads movement. Recently attention was
called to the threat of the department to cut off
the rural delivery service in parts of Sussex
county II the roads of those sections were not
improved. The government it seems is taking
this kind of action throughout the country
The rural delivery system will depend upon the
condition OF the roads. If the roads are impass-
able, your Uncle Samuel will shut off his service
and the unfortunate farmer who lives in such
district will have to enjoy the roads himself when
ne drives to the nearest post office
. It is not the desire of the department 10 shut
of the rural delivery service, and it will not be
stopped until after reasonable notice TO the COM
munty and authorities OF the county where the
roads are complained OF.
The department for some time has been col
ecting data as to the condition Of the roads in the
country and proposes to consider the subject
thoroughly.
The rural free delivery system is not a matter
OF profit to the government In fact, it costs the
government considerable, but it is Of great bene-
fit to thousands Of people, and for that reason it
was created. 1t is fair, then that those comnuni-
ties that wish to enjoy its benefits should do their
part towards helping the carrier
In the case OF Sussex county, however, there
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
B. & 0. REPAIRMEN
OFF ONE WEEK
Order Will Continue Until
There is Demand For
Idle Equipment
DENY WAGE REDUCTION

AS a matter Of economy in the oper-
ations Of its system, the officials of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany have adopted drastic measures
with its working force.
1t was decided yesterday that all To-
comotive and classified repair work at
all its shops should be dicontinued for
the balance of this month, 1t was also
announced that there would be a SINH
lar reduction of working days in each
month, so long as there is no demand
for the idle equipment in moving
traffic over the road. At present 200
of the companys locomotives are idle.
The order means that the force en-
gagged in this class of work will be
Occupied only three weeks in each
month until such time as the antici-
pated trade revival justifies the COM
pany in re-employing them on fun
time.
The order, it is said, affects about
$500 men employed at the shops along
the system.
1t was also suggested as further
means of economy and retrenchment
that the company had in contempla-
ton a general reduction Of 10 per cent.
I'm the pay OF the AldlillANh nAAt ehN
GENERATING force needed to maintain the
working trains. 1t was admitted that
some weeks ago the companys officials
had about determined that either this
course or a raising Of the freight rates
would be necessary IL its efficiency was
TO be maintained and its revenue not
allowed to absolutely disappear.
An official of the road, however,
made emphatic denial that any such
reduction in pay was in contempla-
ton. 80,
few telegraphers have been laid
off by the b. & O. This is due TO the
Iinstallation Of a new block system
which is worked by distractions being
nlaced on the track coming into con-
tact with the car wheels. Different
angles at which the distractions are
nlaced on the track produce different
signals for the guidance of the crews
This system has been in use for some
ltine between Philadelphia and Wash
linpton. and as it has proved success
he now being installed between WASH
linpton and washington Junction.
only once since the days Of the b
G. q receivership have such large
number of men been affected by ever
a temporary layoff. This was IN Tn.
year 1902. The causes which produced
that lavoff are tery similar to those
affacting this one. Idle equipment III
nerfect repair was piled up In the
sbops and yards until there was prac-
ticallv nothing to be done by the re-
pairing force.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
THE KILLING OF JACKSON.

He demand for the punishment of the slayer
Il or slayers of Columbus Jackson, who was
shot by a mob at Clayton, continues AS the
Mddletown New Era says, there is a desire on
the part of those who know of the tragedy or
who were implicated, to have the matter hushed
up but do not believe that it will be hushed up
lit certainly will not be if the State officials are
diligent in their investigation.
The murder of the man was an outrage, and
for the fair name of the State the guilty ones
should be brought to justice. That Jackson was
a negro who deserved no such fate as that which
overlook him must be accepted from the fact that
the papers of his e-Middletown-haveb been
so caustic in their criticism of the crime.
Surely we have come to a pretty pass when
men suspected of having liquor in their satchels
are to be bounded by mob who carry deadly
weapons.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
Still Carrying of.

Baltimore American.
In PHILADELPHIA yesterday Count
Santa Eulalia. Of Portugal. married
Mrs. John B. Stetson. the widow OF
the hatmalSer Mr.. Stetson was hard
working manufacturer. a captain of
industry, who accumulated many Mill
lions from headcoveriDes and who
spent some of his wealth in founding
Baptist churches in the South. He
left to his widow a scrtune of three
millions, all representing industry ana
enterprise and solid American success.
Now comes Count Santa Eulalia with
his Portuguese title and by a special
dispensation and a marriage ceremony
carries Off both the widow and the
three millions.
In vain do the newspapers, the pull
pits. the rostrums and the common
people declare hat this sort of thing
is not right. The campaign against II
reached even a recent Presidential
message. In spite Of all views TO tho
contrary. the hegira Of American
fortunes TO other shores keeps on.
Count Santa may be a fine type OF
count-hner. perhaps in every way
than most of his kind that have come
TO America-but If he has money Of
his own he is far d ferent from the
bankrupt and discred'ted nobility of
his country Portugal is about the
limit in all rundown n1onarchies. ana
yet we find one Of its counts able TO
carry off a rich Philadelphia widow
with manifest case.
IT is the title that appeals to GER
tain women. 1'e be called a princess
or a countess. or even n baroness, they
will cast their all into a foreign ven
ture. The prince may be a miserable
rake. the count not half so hign as a
Kentucky colonel and The baron of abb
solutely no Importance, and vet the
glamour catches the title-see<ing fe-
male and she turns over her money
to a person who could not make ten
dollars a week n honest work II his
life depended upon Il. But why
bother? There will always be such
women, and there win always be such
men so long as there Is money to be
won in the game of International mar
riageS.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
STRIKERS FIGHT
BOMBAY POLICE

nv limited Press Leased Special Wire.
BOMBAY, Jply 25.-Iwo ofncers were
fatally wounded and several strikers
killed yesterday in a clash between the
police and a mob of strikers.
The employees of one Of the factories
ioined the army Of the strikers to-day
Unless the military is called out to sup
press the rioters the situation viii soon be
beyond control Working in nearly all the
factories Of Bombay is suspended and be-
fore the end Of the week the strikers
count on having the entire working class
OF the city in their ranks.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
Lost.

LooNf
From Paradise, one day. an angel
brought
A radiant gem and placed it in the
hand
OF one who waited. Cherish It, Lei
naught
It's lustre mar; forget it not" he said
Its light, now flashing, it will stead
fast shed
AS you are loyal to your love, and
true.
1t is the only one will shine for you"
The mortal looked upon the glowing
thing
Exultingly. A great Joy filled his
heart
Like a bright dewdrop, where the sun
beams fling
Light shafts reflected, 1T lay glistenine
there
White in its purity, surprising fair
The very kernel of all life, all truth,
The centre Of the heart Of love-oi
youth.
AS time went on the mortaTs wonder
That such priceless gift should be his
own.
He tossed it high in foolish, boyish
pride,
To watch its splendid rays fame in
the sun;
He felt himself of gods the favored
one,
Till once, in careless mood-a fatal
day
He put it down; forgetting, let 1t stay
Then did he miss the light in two gray
eyes,
That he was used to see, complacent-
ly.
The light that beams with Loves SUBJ
lime surprise,
That touches earth with heavens di-
vinity.
The jewell Vain the search. Swift
penaltyi
The angels warning words remem-
bered,
Told him the gem was gone. that Love
was dead.
Life.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
WINS RACE FROM HAWAII
The Atlas, Full Rugged Ship, in a Con,
test Around the Horn.


Racing from the Hawaiian Islands TO
the eastern coast OF the United States
on a wager of $500 in a contest with
another ship, the Atlas. Captain Dark.
laden with sugar, reached the Della
ware Breakwater yesterday morning,
and will pass up the river this after
noon. The other ship in the contest,
the Edward NJ Sewall, Captain Quick,
had not been heard from up to late last
night.
The Atlas left Kahului. Hawaii, on
April and the Sewall left Honolulu
on the same date. Both are full rugged
American ships. and they were put in
first-class trim for the contest. The
captains and crews of each ship be-
lieved their respective vessels wctald
reach the Breakwater first and II was
an exciting race around Cape Horn.
But In the run north the Sewall was
unable to continue the pace set and fell
behind. The Atlas made the run in
three months and eighteen days.
The Atlas is the first Of a feet of
sugar-laden vessels which are to come
east from the Hawaiian Islands.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
Increase of Revenue

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL
The commission appointed to ferret
out some plan Of increase Of revenue
to meet the expenses of county and
State existing exigencies of necessity
demand is to me very easy task with
proper legislation. 1 take from the
books the condition of New Castle
county. The realty In this countv is
assessed at $57,073,64S, tax rate. 65
cents, making s370.97S.21: the rebate
OF nve per cent. makes S13,s92 20.
AInound paid on rebate, $277,S54; that
ieaVes SlO5,lS4 on which FIVE per cent.
Is ADDED less $4,000 allowed as errors.
NOW the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and
washington railroad pays $4,000; the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad about
$4,000, and the telephone. citv railroad
and other corporations about 10000
Now, sir. there is at least S400 ooo
or personal in bonds, MORTGAGES ana
stocks Of different kinds that are ex-
empt from taxation. l am in favor of
an income tax, demanding that capi-
talists should bear an equal burden Of
taxation. This would relieve propertv
holders Of extortion tax rates. and the
rebates Of five per cent. taken on
county assessment and railroads. maxi
ing loss to the county Of at least
$4,000, which should go into the treas
ury The law is proscriptive, favoring
the rich against the poor, and the law
should be that all taxes not paid by
August then fve per cent. could be
added. Tax laws should be based on
equity and without discrimination or
favoritism. and each party should de-
mand the revoking of the present law.
the county would be benefited and pol
Icy better conserved. There are other
expensive matters that require consid-
Ieration which should be taken up for
consideration and publicly dis
cussed, and which I will take up later
on. Respectfully.
George W. Ingram,
Middletown, Del, july %.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
RHODES "ExAMS" TO
BE HELD IN 1909

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The trus-
tees of the viii OF the late Cecil
Rhodes announced. for the information
of college authorities and intending
candidates for scholarships in the
United States. that the next qualify
ing examination for scholars in this
country under the Rhodes bequest will
be held in October 1903. and the elect
ed scholars will begin residence in OK
ford In October. 1910.
The examination will be held in each
State and territory TO which scholar
ships are assigned. at centers to be
fixed by the local committee of selec-
ffOn
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
Saturday, July IS, 1905,
BRYAN,s STRENGTH.

CORRESPONDENTS for the New York
- papers travelling through the West are
presenting interesting views OF the political situ-
alton. They generally agree that Mr.. Bryan is
stronger as a presidential candidate than he was
eight years ago But while admitting this to be
true these correspondents do not believe that the
increased popularity OF Bryan means that he will
be landed in the presidential chair.
II is true that Bryan has learned more of politi-
cal methods, that he is an abler politician than
ever and is better fitted to conduct campaign.
This was the opinion of those who witnessed he
political battling at the Denver convention when
Bryan, by shrewd manipulation, utterly destroy
ed the opposition and proved himself to be the
overwhelming choice of the Democrats of the
country If ever man deserved a nomination at
the hands Of party, Bryan was that man.
Bryan has also become better known through
out the country. In some quarters the usual
abuse is heaped upon him, but that abuse will
have no effect. 1t will help rather than hurt
Bryan.
The fact that Bryan may not be regarded with
the same feeling with which he was condemned
in the two previous campaigns does not mean
that those who have somewhat changed their at
titude towards him will support him at the polls
They may think better of Bryan, but they
will not like him well enough to elect him to the
presidential chair, especially over such an op-
ponent as Judge Taft.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
THE STANDARD OIL CASE.

is very evident that the government does
not propose to let the Standard Oil matter
drop with the reversal of the decision of the
lower court by the higher court at Chicago.
The reversal of the decision was accompanied
by remarkable denuneiation of Judge Lands
II the judge did make a mistake in imposing
an excessive penalty upon the Standard Oil
Company, he is not the first judge that has been
mistaken and overruled and the accompanying
lecture was needless
The Standard Oil Company was convicted of
taking rebates, and the court imposed the maxi
mum penalty upon the defendant company-that
was all
But the President announces, and the govern
ment purposes to continue the fighting against
the rebating methods They will be no miscar-
rage OF justice or escape upon the ground of
legal techncalities if the government can prevent
it.
The fight has only begun" is the announce
ment OF District Attorney Sims, of Chicago. and
the night should be continued until the Standard
can be forced to take its clutches from the rail-
roads and other business enterprises
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
YOUR CHILDREN

Are Of tender age and will require
the services of a competent
Guardian to take charge of the
property you have, by long any
industrious effort, aeoum uIated for
their protection after you have
gone. There are kind friends who
would eheerfully perform this good
office but they have no assurance
they will live to see the children
reach mature years and qualify to
assume the management Of their
own affairs. This company is guar
anteed perpetual existence under
the law, and as the guardian of
your children can render them a
service impossible in an individual.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for
the peoples column will 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., 1908-07-25
BRYAN PICTURE
ON WATCH CHARM

The Democratic League is having
made 1000 medallion watch charms
bearing the portraits of Bryan and
Kern, the Democratic candidates for
president and vice-president. Fred
erick Dunbar. of Centreville. is MAX
ing the medallions. 1t is proposed TO
sell the medallions. and it is thought
that quite a sum win be reed or
at least enough to cover the cost Of
the medallions.
Mr.. Dunbar, who is making the casts,
is well known in this section and his
work is meritorious. His cast of the
faces of the two candidates is without
fault, as he has caught the facial ex-
preston of both to a nicely
Read THE FvrrNTN,. IOrrpNAr-
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

According to the American Lumberman, the
organ of the lumber trade, the present is the time
for builders to "get busy" An inquiry by the
Lumberman shows that the expense of building
now is from IS to 30 per cent less than it was
during the recent boom times. Such an oppor
tunity for building as at present may not occur
again for a long time is the opinion of the Lum-
berman which ought to know.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

Should the Democrats win in New York State
there is talk of electing the Hon. "Fingy' Con-
ners. the State chairman, United States senator
No improvement on Platt and Depew, but while
the New Workers trying to direct the politics
of the remainder of the country, it might be
good idea if they would use the broom in front
OF their own door
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
Reflections of a Bachelor.

NeW 0TK Iress
A woman could stand being fat if all
other women were fatter
If nobody win lead a man into temp
tation he has TO do II himself.
The trouble With being in love with
a girl is how many times a minute
you have to tell her so.
The only people who worry for fear
you think they haven't brains are those
who haven't any.
Some women wouldn't wear sheath
skirts unless they could fit them with
magnifying glasses.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

is no excuse for the complaints of the mail car
riers about the roads A county that of late
years has shown such evidences of material
wealth as Sussex county has, not only should
have roads that do not make the mail carriers
swear, but she should have as fine roads as can
be found anywhere.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

Next Tuesday is notification day in Cincinnati
and they intend to give Taft royal "send of" !"
There will be a large parade of marching clubs,
and indianapolis will send about 1000 men. Vice
President Fairbanks will not be among the num-
ber as no damper on the enthusiasm is to be
permitted
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

Philadelphia recently hoated loan for 315 per
cent with the banks of that city. This shows
that money is plentiful in Philadelphia, and the
gang intends to get some of it. The loan was
for 100000, and is for the payment of the wages
due mechanics and laborers of the cty-and per-
haps for other purposes as we'll.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

The Bryan lightning that struck Colonel CUT.
fey at Denver seems TO have travelled down into
Texas, where a large oil tank belonging to the
colonel was hit and consumed, destroying 10000
barrels Of oil. But Guffey, judging from the de-
nelopments at the Harrisburg meeting of Penn
sylvana Democrats the Other day, did not need
the oil to keep his machine going
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
In July.

Talk about your blossoms
In summer blooming gay
I'd rother see a snow ball
Than the handsomest bouquet,
Talk about your zephyrs
That will lull to gentle rest
If e'er a blizzard comes again
I'll hug it to my breast.
Washington Stal
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

According to an experienced Washington man
the most expensive political campaign that this
country has ever witnessed was that of 1900
when Mr.. Cleveland was elected The next ex-
pensive was the campaign of 1906, when BRYAN
was defeated The last two campaigns cost much
less, and If the promises of the candidates are
followed this year, the money expended for cam
paign purposes will be smaller in amount than
for the last two elections
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

Official Washington is on its annual vacation.
The President believes in long vacations, as they
are necessary to a strenuous administration.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25
FOR SALE

Security Trust and Safe Deposit COM
pany Stock.
Equitable Guarantee and Trust COM
pany Stock.
Wilmington Trust Company Stock.
JAMES F. NlELDS,
N. w. Cor. Eighth and Market SITS.
Evening journal., 1908-07-25

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Evening journal., 1908-07-25

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Evening journal., 1908-07-25
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Charlevoix county herald., 1908-05-30
To Clean Tan Leather.

The knowledge that tan leather is
hard to clean at home keeps a great
many people from wearing it as much
as they would like.
Unless one is very careful, the eff
forts of renovating make it become
dark and streaked in places.
Heavy tan gloves, which are almost
every ones greatest comfort, can be
kept in good condition by taking damp
rag land rubbing it over the surface.
This removes the dirt and restores the
original color.
Yellow shoes, which no girl con-
siders herself in the latest style with
out, can be cleaned by putting few
drops of turpentine on a wooden rag
and rubbing them evenly all over.
When dry polish with soft brush,
and they will look like new.