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Evening journal., 1908-07-18
YOUNG MEN AS
CAMPAIGN HEADS
Old Politicians Vexed at the
Selection Of Young Men
For Big Jobs
BY United Press Leased Special wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. July 1s-The old pol
ticians in Washington. with the glory Of
many campaign fights upon them. are
more than vexed at the call being given
young men in the choice Of leaders for
the approaching presidential contests. It's
awful they think.
The probability Of the selection Of
Ollie James, the big Kentucky congress-
man to manage the campaign for William
Jennings Bryan has added to their ir-
ritation over the selection Of Frank II.
Hitchcock, as chairman OF the Republi-
can National Committee Old men do not
have a chance these days, they say.
They point out that James is but lit
tie more than kid. The truth is that he
would be the youngest campaign manager
ever selected by a big political party. He
is only thirty-seven years old, but, due
to the uncertainty Of Democratic victory
in Kentucky, he has had a finger in near
ly every political campaign in that state
since he appeared on the terrestrial scene,
tests he has made a reputation for him
self in a subordinate capacity They enlist
their followers in their babyhood in the
Glue Grass State and the result is the
production Of a precocious politician,
when the subject can stand the strain.
Friends Of James are fond Of referring
to his congressional career. He is now
serving his third term. and at the last
election a Republican could not be found
to run against him. AS a result he had
10000 majority out Of 1900 votes cast,
some 1900 voting for the prohibition can
didate. Inciden ally, it is noted that James
has never been a drawing card among
the prohibltionists, although the Ken
tuckian has grasped every opportunity in
Congress to talk for prohibition.
The brilliancy OF James is pointed out
by his rapid rise from page Of the Ken
tuckian Legislature in the session Of 1887
10 his present position. In that year Ben
Johnson was speaker Of the House Yet
James had been in Congress for two ses-
sions before johnson rose to the height
OF commanding a seat in the lower
House Of the national law making body
James won attention as one OF the at
torneys for Governor Goebel in his cele-
brated contest for governor Of the State
Of Kentucky, Just before his assassination
at the State House.
Hitchcock is several years older than
James. yet Hitchcock, at forty-one. is
counted a young man. They are opposite
types. Calm, reserved, and not the least
talkative. Hitchcock stands out in con-
trast with the fuss and feathers, radical
ism and talkativeness Of the KentucEian.
But the latter has been able to deliver
the goods quite as successfully as the
Republican chairman.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
WILL BE BROUGHT
TO THIS CITY

Frank Hirst. the Philadelphia man
who was arrested there on charges OF
lnon-support and bigamy, will be
brought TO this city, it was said yes
terday, TO face a charge of bigamy.
Chief of Police Black went TO Phlla-
delphia on Thursday and arranged to
have HiCt Deld for requisition papers.
Il is alleged that Hirst married Miss
Bertha Hunns, of 1857 North Thir-
teenth street, Philadelphia, in that
city on March 81, 1905, and that later
she left him because Of alleged cruel
treatment. Later II developed that
Hirst and Miss Almira Brock, Of No.
1916 North Front street, Philadelphia,
came TO this city and were married.
The second Mrs. Hirst alleges that her
husband deserted her after they were
married but a short time.
When il became known that the sec
ond marriage had taken place in this
city a warrant was issued for his ar
rest here. II was sent 70 Philadelphia
and Hirst was there taken into GUS
tory. Chief Black has notified both the
women in the case TO come to this city
on Wednesday next to enter formal
complaint against Hirst.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
Personal and Pertinent

Don't always rely upon the ready wit of a woman -
said the man who is sometimes pleased TO consider
himself oracle. THAT ready wit business is
times prone 10 get way OFF
For example, my wife and children had been stay
ing in the country for several weeks and regular
with my letters as every loving husband should be Fin
ally the day before my wife start for home
1 concluded my letter to her with these words:
This win lie the last letter will write to you for
a long, long time
When got down to my office the next morning
found telegram from my wife waiting for What
earth do you meang read the despatch
Later registered letter came from her. She had
blotted almost every line with tears What it
all about 1 could not imagine
Ihen my telephone bell rang and when answered
heard my wife'e speaking the long distance
phone
oh, John said she. Is that really your thought
you haa committed suicide! New York sun
Mormons wife coming down stairs one morning.
met the phys clan who was attending her husband.
He is replied the physician Il fear that the end
is not far or"
DO you think" asked hesitatngy do YOU think
moments" - -
Yes. But advise you to hurry. madam. The best
places are already being taken."-Everybody's.
why is it." asked the intelligent foreigner that
your statesmen generally consider vice-Presdency
an ofhce 20 ne stunned instead OF sought?"
Most Of 'em would Ike It well enough IL they could
ger II without seeming TO want IT," explained the ma
i've nut &c make try for Vice. President and get
eress or the Legislature something OF that sort
aiterward' you know"-chicago Tribune
The little girl was very fond OF pleasant dave .a =.
the close Of heavy ranstorm pettoned in her PRAYER
Tor me weather. when, the morning the sun shone
bright and clear she became jubant a.. t1.. ~
10 her grandmother. said: Wen dear vvbv con-,
you pray tonight that may be warmer Tomorrow ~
grandmas rheumatism viii be better?"
All right will" the quick response: and that
fer grandma."-Harper's ~ - "o'
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
MAKES GENEROUS
OFFER TO SCHOOL

William X. Crosby Of this city has
made a most generous offer TO contribute
funds towards the clearing Of the debt
that rests upon the Bangor Endowed
School at Bangor, Ireland, Mr.. Crosby's
native home. The debt is 1000 pounds.
Mr.. Crosby offered to pay the last 800
pounds of the debt If the remainder could
be raised and as only 800 pounds was
cleared at a bazaar held at Bangor re-
Gently, Mr.. Crosby offered TO extend his
offer to January 1 and increase the
amount he would contribute to 400 pounds.
The effort, however, TO clear the debt
again faile1. A conference was then
called by Mr.. Crosby and many promin-
ent men of Bangor attended. The result
was that Mr.. Crosby offered to increase
his subscription to Ga pounds II the ball
ance was raised by the first Of September.
His offer amounts TO one half of the
amount due, with interest up to the date
named.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
"The Tougher Sex"

| New York Globe.
"The weaker sex" as applied to woman,
says the Buffalo Commercial, by impT1ca-
ton at least is a glarlng misnomer. Men
regularly go about in sweltering weather
swathed in all sorts OF heat retaining
devices, whereas the other, tougher,
stronger sex wears the airy ''peekaboo"
at all seasons, scorns the high shoe and
close-woven hosiery even in winter, bares
her head to the Incorporate elements
upon the least provocation, and even
now has under advisement still another
device OF exposure-the so-called sheath
skirt. It seems manifestly absurd says
the Commercial. to continue under these
circumstances calling women the weaker
sex.
The argument sounds plausible, for
although men as they run are perhaps
muscularly stronger than women, their
inability TO withstand the elements and
their reliance upon clothes places them
considerably below the so-called weaker
sex in the matter of unclothed toughness.
Women wear clothes for ornament; men
use them as a protective covering. A
group of men marooned clothesless on
an island in the temperate zone might
be expected to die Off in a month from
draughts and colds and rheumatism. The
health Of women similarly placed would
suffer little from the enforced exposure.
The fact appears to be. therefore. that in
everything but muscle-in vitality, rug
gedness, character, disposition. brain
power, etc.-woman is the tougher, not
the weaker. sex.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
SPRINGER HEIRS POSSIBILITIES.

He Springer heirs, according TO report,
have prepared for action The signal for battle
has been given by a Pennsylvania heir While
the countless number of other heirs are writing
and talking and seeking information the Penn
sylvana claimant proposes to do something and
TO Ind out whether the reports sent from VIII
mington that the estate is mythical are true or
not
Any suit in the courts NAV be of far-reachino
effect and may prove a large advertisement for
Wilmington. A whack at a fortune of nnet,
millions is not to be despised, and no wonder the
heirs are aroused. Now suppose all the heirs or
even small part of them should descend upon
the city when the suits are started wouldn't that
make business brisk, and wouldn't there be a
grand reunion Many large hotels would have to
be erected and the railroad companies could run
excursions.
There will be good thing in it for the heirs
II they win Even if the heirs should number
one million before the suits are Overland they
are said to number half million now-in an es-
tate OF ninety millions there would be little to
go round-that is assuming the army of LAWYERS
who may be employed leave snything for the
heirs.
We should fancy that when the suits are
started at least FIVE thousand LAWYERS will he
needed to control the legal forces of the claim
ants, and then the defence will REQUIRE not onlv
all the attorneys of Wilmington. but the entire
bar OF Pennsylvania and New Tersev NAV have
TO be summoned for the fray And if so and the
suits go on, will not some future Conrad in writ
ing the history of the State, vividly portray the
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
Editorial Opinion
The Parks and the People.

Reading Herald.
cheerily and blithely do we arrest our
ioliers in the public parks. We do not
find it necessary to tell them that we are
officers Nor have we preliminarily taken
the precaution to get sworn in as police
men. We simply find a man-dressed bit
shabbily perhaps; for times are none the
best and work is good and scarce-sitting
comfortably upon a park bench In mid
morning.
It is not right, we argue. Park benches
are not made to sit upon. or II one must
sit, let him sit bolt upright This free and
easy attitude is out Of al reason.
Thereupon we approach him, interview
him, assail him. assault him and escort
him to City Han. We send flowers to his
funeral a few days later, and murmur
our sorrow. Then we go hunting for new
victims.
The dignity Of the law must be upheld.
The respectability Of our parks must be
maintained. Benches must not be lolled
upon nor grass trampled over. And we
half picture in our dresmful mood a day
OF bliss and beauty when there will be a
grim guardian at every entrance to every
park in town, standing watch and ward
with a blackjack that viii turn every
which way after the fashion of the
evicting angel at the gates Of Paradise
warning the common herd that they must
not como in. For parks were not made
for such as they. And public parks are
the very privatest sort of private prop
erty.
This is something Of the Reading way.
Down in Philadelphia they go even far
ther. II on a warm day in the summer
you linger late in the park, dreading to
go 10 your own stuffy chamber where you
know you cannot sleep, and If in your
lingering you fall dozing you are likely
to get escorted to the lookup, and along
with you several dozens Of others guilty
Of the same grim offense.
They made haul Of Sc the other night,
the ofhcious park guardians And they
shook hands with themselves and each
other over the fact that they had ac-
complished a triumphant Wholesale arrest.
Where was the doughty villain now who
would dare to sleep after nightfall upon
a park bench7
Commenting upon this unique situation
we note the Philadelphia Inquirer making
use Of a strangely familiar aphorism:
''The people were not made for the park
the park was made for the people"
Strangely familiar, we say. because we
have used it more than once and recog-
nize II as our very own. We did not copy
right 1t. nor have we any desire TO- We
would welcome for IL a wide circulation.
II seems 10 us redolent Of commonsense.
We would be glad to have many people
both in Reading and Philadelphia and on
beyond agree with its sentiment. Not the
plain people only But naughty park
guards. arrogant city officials, high and
mighty preservers of the public lawns,
and everybody else.
Conceding that there is real truth and
sound philosophy in the phrase. "The
people were not made for the park; the
park was made for the people," why
should we not permit some Of the weary,
forlorn, overheated. luckless folk to
slumber gently on park bench by day.
to sleep quietly there upon a summer
night2
Evening journal., 1908-07-18

era Of the great wind in Delaware which put the
South Sea bubble to shame?
Suppose, however, the heirs win their suit, will
they all come here and live or not? There may
have to be moving out Of citizens by the whole
sale, to make way for the new folks. We
should have Springer city, with new and
strange faces from all parts Of America, Europe,
Asia and Africa, for there is no doubt that the
heirs have scattered to all parts Of the globe. We
expect five years from now to hear Of them on the
North Pole when the story of the fortune drifts
into,those parts.
There is only one thing peculiar about this agi-
tation, and that is how the distant heirs account
for the fact that there are many reputable smart,
worthy descendants of the Hon. Christopher
Springer right here in Delaware. They seem to
be unmoved but naturally they wouldn't object
to a slice Of the estate if it were to be handed
around.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
Notes and Comments

citizen OF Cleveland has killed himself because he
was awkward learn TO play the piano 1t is not
expected his example will be followed by other awkward
men--Louisville Post
According to a recent writer about every third man
you meet in Argentina is a millionaire" Argentina
must be the Fitsburg OF South Amerca--Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
To prove that hebeeves in free material, Mr..
Bryan handed Of It to Colonel Guney at Denver
Omaha Bee.
Denver is going to marry selected
by her first husband. This is certainly car
ryinB her promise "obey" too far What is the use
of being widow If you can't have the pleasure Of
making second untrammeled choce?-Baltimore Amer
lean,
Mrs. Francis Park, author Of How TO Keep a Hus-
band is suEg her husband for divorce Merely another
case Of the doctor refusing take her medicine
Washington Herald
Much ado is being made the fact that skill in
"diabolo" has girl husband Girls
who win theirs by skin in cooking too numerous
to receive mention Observation-Disclosures Post
II 70 be definitely settled that millions germs
lurk in telephone mouth-pieces Considering the bad
language they likely TO hear. that the
worst place for them.-Washington Post
Mr. Tafts lettsr acceptance 70 be made shorter
than the Democratic platform and much If any
longer than the Republican. This is a hopeful indi
cation Springfield Republican.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
Saturday, July Is, 1908.
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS.

- ERHAPS the Democrats who went to DEN
ver-that is, those who were not delegates
ARE wondering how it happened. How did the
Hon. Willard Salisbury happen to be chosen
national committeeman, the Hon. William Sauls-
bury member of the committee on resolutions {?
The Salisbury men were in control of the dele
cation.
1t was thought by some that Mr. Willard
Salisbury doing on the political shelf, but
he tumbled off and his fall made an explosion as
loud as that OF burst automobile tire. But al
though Mr.. Salisbury practically ran things at
Denver, so far as the Delaware delegation was
concerned, by wireless telegraphy, he will have
to get in closer touch in order to manage the ac-
tual campaign in Delaware.
Much is to be expected of the national commit
teeman What will his plans be and how will
they affect the various aspirants for the Demo
cratic nominations? This is the question to be
considered. AIr.Handy has made several selec-
tons OF good men for various nominations on the
Democratic ticket, like Mr. Davis for instance
but perhaps the national committeeman may de-
eide that the nomination must go to Sussex
county. OF course if Mr.. Salisbury should run
for attorney-general himself, and he has been con-
sidering that it would complicate matters. And
then again it is possible that the national COM
mitteeman may be prevailed upon to try for the
nomination for governor,
Altogether, the Handy-Ford combine, which
we hdu nOpeu was III a ldlr way 10 take charge OF
things in Delaware will be kept busy guessing
about the movements of the national committee
man.
But there will be new factor, and big one
in the Democratic situation The Hon. Josiah
Marvel is recuperating in the West, doubtless
preparing for the coming battle in Delaware Mr.
Marvel has achieved fame throughout the coun-
try because OF his management OF the air part of
the Gray campaign, and if he puts the same en-
ergy in Delaware politics that he displayed in
Denver, something will be stirring in the old
party.
Thousands of feet above the sea level at Den
yer, Mr.. Marvel was a wizard of words, even if his
predictions were triae faulty. How will he be
when he returns to the level of the sea here in
Delaware7
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
MAILS BARRED TO COCAINE
Government Takes Drastic Action to
Stop Drugs Distribution.

Alarmed by the extent to which the
cocaine habit has spread in the larger
cities of the country, the Postoffice De-
partment has issued an order denying
the use of the mails to cocaine or its
derivatives To do this it was found
necessary TO extend the provisions OF
section of the postal regulations.
Government reports show that an
enormous amount of cocaine is sent
through the mails each year, and this
class OF matter is steadily growing
greater. The crusade waged against
the habit in the cities have driven the
drug fends" TO seek other means Of
procuring the powder and the mails
have been the innocent channel
through which the work of the crusa-
ders has been rendered partly ineffect-
i've.
Much of the cocaine that has passed
Through the mails has been in the form
.of so-called medicines" These ''medi-
cines" will also fall under the ban.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
"HINKY DINK"
CLUB AT BOWERS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
BOWERS, Del. July 1s.-The
"Hinkey Dink" Outing Club Of Will
mington arrived here a few days ago
on the auxiliary sloop yacht "Venita"
on their annual outing cruise. They
first pitched their tents at the upper
end Of Canal street, but finding thac
location very damp and not at all con-
genial for their pleasure secured a site
along the beach front in South Bowers
and moved their encampment to that
location.
The boys are having the time Of
their lives and enjoying every hour
of their stay. They have a fife and
drum corps of ten pieces and frequent
ly parade the streets and avenues in
military style to the sound of martial
music, making a very good appearance
and a delight for the kids. Lewis Nil
lers acts as drum major" The club
expects 70 remain for several days yet.
The entire compay consists of James
McGowen, William Smart, william
Fincher. Grover Johnson, John Gra-
ham, William Roth. Lewis w. Miller,
Samuel Beird. William Echrich, John
Echrich, George Green, Harold Kirby,
Charles Taylor, William Ewton and
Hammer Head George Shultz.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
". c. 7. U. TO HAVE A DAY
AT BRANDYWINE SUMMIT

The Wilmington w. c. T. u. arrang-
ed for temperance day at Brandywine
Summit Camp on August IL, at its
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon.
A hack will convey visitors from the
local unions early on the morning
Of August IL. Those desiring to go
are to meet at the Wilmington Union
headquarters early on that morning.
Both morning and afternoon win bA
devoted TO temperance. The Rev. Mr..
Scanlon Of the Presbyterian board,
will be the afternoon speaker. MS.
NJ. A. Taggart has offered her tent as
temperance headquarters Mrs. L. "
Emerson will arrange for conveyance
TO the grounds. II was decided to hold
next months meeting at Eden Park.
Two speakers will be obtained and
an interesting program is promised.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
INJURY TO LEG
CAUSED DEATH

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, July 1s.--George Emon-
son, a graduate Of Delaware College.
and well known here by many as tie
center of the football team. died al
his home, near Pittsburg, Sunday.
Some time ago he accidentally in
jured one Of his legs and gangrene
set in, which caused his death. He
married Miss May Lewis. sister Of
Albert and Eugene Lewis.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES.

GO far we have not noticed any demand on
- the part of the Republican newspapers of
the lower counties that the agreement by which
the candidate for governor shall come from Sus-
sex county, and the candidate for Congress from
this county shall be broken. On the conarary,
several influential Republican papers have insist
cd that the agreement be kept, and Of course it is
a question that largely concerns the lower coun-
ties
State Chairman T. Coleman DUPONT some time
ago told the substance of the agreement that was
made when the party united and his own at
titude in the matter Various persons have been
mentioned for the nominations, which would in
volve a turning around Of the custom of naming
candidates in the State. If the lower county Re
publicans insist upon the strict keeping of the
original agreement it will be done, so far as the
chief leaders of the party in New Castle county
are concerned
In fact, political forces Of this county are work
ing along the lines of the agreement
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
Pow-Wow Hsls.

There was pow-wow OF braves OF
the Delaware Tribe. No. /, OF Red Men
last evening. in the wigwam which
was attended by large number. Plans
for the field day next Saturday at
Shellpot Park weer discussed and IT
was announced that three TO 1--WE thou
sand coupon tickets had been ordered
which are expected to be sold
Evening journal., 1908-07-18

According to the Milford Chronicle the people
OF that town have been considerably benefited by
the dredging VI the Mspillion and the removal
of the bar at its mouth Owing to the improve
ments, the boat plying between Philadelphia and
Milford is enabled to make scheduled time which
IS OF much benefit to the shippers The Chron-
icle wants further appropriation of $4,000 for
more improvement TO the river. and it should get
this appropriation. The improvement Of our
ware.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18

Another report that must be disquieting to the
Democratic ticket is that thousands of railway
men" in Nebraska are organizing to oppose Mr..
Bryan's election They have opened permanent
headquarters in Omaha The attitude of the col
one towards the railroad companies seems to
have done IT.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18

The Democratic League, the old original BRYAN
organization, proposes to hold meeting on Mon
day evening to ratify the nomination of their
favorite for president The league now comes
TO the front as being on the winning side We
presume, among others, the Hon. John C. GRAY
who sat in Quiet street during the Judge Gray
agitation will be at the meeting
Evening journal., 1908-07-18

The Sussex Republican recalls the fact that the
farmers of that county had thirty-cent corn and
sixty-cent wheat during the Cleveland admins
tration, and remarks that no farmer wants to risk
a return to those conditions. The election Of
BRYAN might mean such return.
Evening journal., 1908-07-18

The country has the largest foreign trade bal
ance in its history, and this, to the popular mind,
is the true basis for prosperity. The man who
can explain the mystery of the depression should
promptly step forward. Surely the "imidity of
capital" explanation has reached the limit
Evening journal., 1908-07-18
FOR SALE

Security Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany Stock.
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Com
pany Stock.
Wilmington Trust Company Stock.
JAMES r. NIELDs,
N. w. Cor. Eighth and Market Sts