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Evening journal., 1908-07-10
DELAWARE AT THE END.

THE Delaware delegates at Denver have no
J. reason to feel ashamed at the outcome OF
the convention. They made good fight, but they
lost as was expected Fifty-nine and one-halt
votes were cast for the Delaware iurist as COM
pared with 40 for Governor Johnson. The Della
ware man was second, although bad second in
the race, but the reason is plain. The great SEN
timent" which was said to exist against the noml-
nation of Bryan, failed to materalize 1t was
rush for the band wagon by those who had been
heralded as the leaders OF the fight against the
Nebraskan The New York and most OF the New
England delegates finally lined up with Bryan.
Lacking positive convictions on the question, had
these delegates thought that Gray would be
nominated, or that Johnson would win, they
would have got in behind either of them
The Delaware iurist besides the delegates
from his own State received most of those from
Georgia, some from Pennsylvania, and the solid
New Jersey vote 1t is surprising that Judge Gray
was not supported by our neighbor, Maryland
He has many friends in that State, and the Gray
men, together with the Baltimore Sun, were most
active for Judge Gray. Yet when the vote was
taken Bryan split the Maryland vote. The oppo
stion Bryan vote in Maryland was cast for Gov
ernor Johnson. This is one of the strange things
about the conventon-why Maryland should
have preferred Johnson to her neighbor John
son pot few from Pennsylvania several from
Rhode Island, and one from New Hampshire. In
the Southern States he had practically no follow
ing. Massachusetts and other New England
States, over which there had been much clamor,
went for Bryan.
Had New York which is supposed to to be the
center of the opposition to Bryan, supported
Judge Gray, together with Massachusetts, the
vote would have had formidable appearance.
But the New York delegates, under the manipu-
lation of Conners and Murphy, ever ready for a
trade found it to be to their personal advantage
TO join the Bryan forces In what humiliating
position does this place Judge Parker, who had
been so loud in his opposition TO Bryan.
The Delaware men conducted a dignihed and
straightforward canvass. Under all the ciroum-
stances they did well, and the Democrats of the
State who supported the Gray movement should
have nothing but praise for Mr. Marvel the other
boomers. and the delegates for their conduct at
Denver, and in fact during the entire Gray can
Vass.
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Notes and Comments

Alton h Parker the Mark Antony of the Demo-
cratic party who called the rostrum to speak for
the dead Caesar but unhappy modern Mark Antony
had the pip--New York Evening sun
According 10 some persons consists in going
to some place which you do not know whether you will
like the purpose Of spending money which you are
certain you win need later ont-New York Herald
MIR Bryan's declaration that the Republican party has
sounded the retreat indicates that his brief military eX
perence in the Spanish War didn't make him an expert
IN distinguishing bugle calls.-Denver Republican.
Minnesota candidate for governor is said to eat pie
with his knife How he pie should be less import
ant to the boys than how he passes it around.-New
York World
Don't feel lstered II a pretty girl smiles at you Wait
until you absolutely she hasn't an amateur show
ticket in her pocket-Atchison Globe
John r. Rockefelers autobiography will not be as full
blood Captain Edds but It viii tell the same kind
Of storyt-Chicago Journal.
The Roosevelt Big Stick seems but a light and airy
willow wand compared to the Bryan club.-Baltimoro
Evening journal., 1908-07-10
Physical Conditions at Denver.

New York Sun.
The convention arrangements and the
conduct OF the proceedings at Denver
manifest a master hand No detail was
too small to be neglected. The Nebraska
delegates found themselves seated in
front of the speakers stand where the
speakers eye could rest upon them and
his ear catch their appeals for recogni-
ton. On their left the Alabama dele
gates discovered their seats, although
A and N are far apart in the alphabet
Alabama is the first State on the roll
call and contact is superior to telepathy
In convention.
Far back in the rear Of the left centre
the Minnesotans were accommodated,
like unwelcome country cousins. With
the aid OF a megaphone they might ex-
pect to be heard by the presiding officer,
but only with the use of a telescope could
he make out the gentleman from Minne-
sofa demanding recognition. Somewhere
In the dim beyond, behind hostile Geor-
gia. which was seated in the rear centre,
tire Delawareans were provided with a
dubious coign Of vantage. from which
the ever sanguine Marvel might conduct
his campaign for Delaware's favorte son
in spite OF the obstacle of isolation.
In the selection OF a temporary chair
man, a useful functionary in the prelim-
inaries the master spirit made happy
hit The keynote was sounded as II
through a telephone from Fairview. and
obnoxious antis we're unseen and unheard.
while troublesome resolutions were dag
ged" and contests reposed in friendly
hands with view 70 undisputed control
by the Beneficiary. The platform was
ready. supernuous seconding orators were
quietly discarded, an ovation Of more
than seventy minutes was prepared, and
the nomination for Vice-President was
made a plaything for the State delega-
tions to kill time with against the hour
when the master spirit allotted the cher
ished honor.
Thus is expressed the peoples will. 10
which the Beneficiary bows in humble
and grateful submission.
Evening journal., 1908-07-10
TALK oF REACTION.

THERE are reports that the conservatives Of
n the Democratic party are planning things
10 capture the party machinery four years from
now This would indicate that there is to be ac-
ton and reaction-the Bryan radicals at one time
and the Parker conservatives at another time.
These words, conservative and radical are
so much twisted that they carry but little signih-
canoe For instance, the Conservative, or Tory
party in England, stands along with the Liberals
ready to support an old age pension bill in that
country Such measure, If proposed in this
country would cause convulsions in the conser-
vative ranks.
There is, however, not likely to be reaction to
any great extent in either of our parties Ulti-
mately every idea that has been suggested by
Theodore Roosevelt in his many messages to
Congress will become a law in this country. 1t is
only question of time. The Republican party
will take no step backward and we do not expect
the Democratic party to retreat New conditions
make new issues and any new issue by many is
considered radical.
In this campaign it will be found, however, that
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MR. sAULsBURY As coMMITTEEMAN

nEVELOPMENTS at Denver will have
- some effect upon the Democratic situation
in this State The Hon. Willard Salisbury has
been elected member of the National Committee,
which makes him the leader of the party in this
State so far as national affairs are concerned His
election shows that Mr.. Salisbury soon became
weary of keeping out of politics. man once in
the game does not really like to quit especially
if he enjoys the sport; and who has been in
politics for any considerable time does not enjoy
it. if he meets with a fair degree OF success? Even
a loser is inspired to keep at it in the hope that
something will turn up so that he will be win
ner
The result Of Mr. Saulsburys election may
mean the subordnaton Of the Handy-Ford COM
bine which it seemed for a while was preparing
to run things in Delaware. Some years ago Mr..
Salisbury was at the head of the local machine.
Then Mr.. Bayard was projected into the position
of State chairman, but the result was the same.
Then Mr. Salisbury, during the Gray agitation,
stepped behind the curtain, taking peep once in
awhile at the situation. While Mr.. Salisbury
was behind the curtain the announcement was
made that the Handy-Ford combine was in mo-
ton and proposed to go TO Denver And it did.
1t was also cunning for candidates for different
positions on the State ticket.
The'developments at Denver, however, indicate
that the combine, unless it bursts, will have to
fight for its existence in Delaware Altogether
we believe the Democratic situation here will be
quite mixed with prospect Of anyone being
able to run the steam roller.
Evening journal., 1908-07-10
THE ANGELUS
BY John M. Dorney.

Yonder rolls the old Potomac,
Green and grand Virginia's hills;
'Tis sunset in country churchyard.
Meath mounds sleep mortals free from
ills.
I've sought for peace amid great cities,
Where millions war for earthly pelf;
I've oft brought peace to other mortals,
Yet failed to find the boon myself.
And even here mid rural beauty
OF rolling hills and river wide,
The wrongs of man my soul do tor
ture.
There's JOY and sorrow side by side.
Even here the poor are trampled,
The weak are humbled by the strong;
'Tis said "at length all things are
righted,"
oh. mighty Lordl How long? How
long?
Great our country, rich and mighty.
Yet millions pass their life In gloom;
The thought II fills my soul with sad
ness.
And thus muse twixt grave and tomb.
All DER the land there're cries of sor-
row,
From myriad souls all hope has fed,
Musing thus at hour Of sunset,
/ almost wish that I were dead.
But suddenly from Ger ;he valley,
Comes sound that fills my soul with
joy,
The Angelus is softly tolling;
Again in thought am a boy.
OH blessed bell, thy tone is cheering.
'Tis soothing balm amid nfe's woes:
From o'er the valley comes thy mes.
sage,
Lift up your heart. for Jesus knows. -
Alexandra. Va. June p.
Evening journal., 1908-07-10
Mr.. BAILEY HOME FROM
MEETING OF LIBRARIANS

Arthur r. Bailey. librarian of the
Wilmington Institute Free Library, re-
turned home yesterday from Minneap-
oils. where he represented Delaware at
the meeting Of the American Library
Association. Mr.. Bailey read a paper
on binding, advocating a campaign
among librarians to induce publishers
to issue editions of novels and chill
dren's books strongly bound Tor the
special use Of public Libraries. In order
TO further this scheme Mr.. Bailey had
on exhibit about one hundred books
which different publishers had bound
according to specifications of the A. L.
A. committee on binding. Of which Mr..
Bailey is chairman.
Following the convention the librar-
ians inspected iron and copper mines
in northern Minnesota. Among the
delightful experiences was a visit to a
copper mine 1900 feet below the earth's
surface. The Librarians, who number
ed 700, also enjoyed a three-days' sail
on the Great Lakes.
Evening journal., 1908-07-10
Friday, July 10, 1908.
THE OLD STORY AGAIN.

a FTER the result at Denver, there can be
a no doubt that Mr. Bryan is the choice OF
the vast majority of Democrats for the nomna-
ton for president The overwhelming vote that
he received should dispel talk that he is candi-
date forced upon an unwilling party.
The Democrats have decided by decisive vote
to put the old actor upon the boards again. though
the actor has been rejected twice by his audience
The same Bryan, the same old story, is again be-
fore us, and the result will be the same 1t IS a
case of passing upon Mr.. Bryan for president for
the third time
There has really been no change in Bryan. The
issues that are to be presented in the campaign
are under another form, the same that have al
ways appeared linked with the name of Bryan. 1t
will be the old fight against Bryansm slightly
changed by new conditions. The people have
passed judgment upon Mr.. Bryan in two cam
paigns, and there is no reason for believing that
the result will be different in November.
Evening journal., 1908-07-10

milk, Of that delicious tang only to be
found in a Western country farmhouse
these are but few of the articles on
the bill of fare during the Kansas har-
Nest time. No gilded restaurant in the
land can equal it, and such a feast can
not be found outside Of Kansas. For the
true joys of life, under soft Italian skies,
with the mysterious voices Of the wide
prairie speaking peace and rest to the
human SOUL with a pipe and a pretty
girl and the care-free laughter Of the col
lege boys playing their guitars and man.
dolins and singing old college songs-for
these delightful things you must go to
Kansas and experience the "and found
Of the wheat harvest
Evening journal., 1908-07-10
EDW. H. BRENNAN
Editorial Opinion
Nsw York at the oOnvsntI0n.

NeW oTN dN tTIo NVIIFV''H'0'''
New York Press (Rep)
The New York delegation to the Demo
cratic National Convention went out 10
Denver to block the Bryan avalanche. 1t
was so powerful and agent at this work
that nobody noticed its presence. So, to
let the rest of the delegates know that it
was alive and kicking, d went over
TO the Commoner with a hurrah, and, not
satisfied, outdid Bryan himself In taking
a radical stand on all the questions that
had already been settled so far as the
convention is concerned.
The Empire State. both at Chicago end
at Denver, has been a spectacle for the
derision Of the Nation.
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Many OF the Southern leaders of Democracy
are conspicuous by their absence at Denver. Gull
berson, of Texas; Tillman of South Carolina
Bailey, of Texas. and others who were supposed
10 Have in their keeping the tenets" of the party
are, for one reason or another, among the miss
ing
Evening journal., 1908-07-10

the Republican platform and the ideas of Taft are
suited for the present times, are what the country
wants, what it is ready for, and for that reason
they will have the support of the voters.
Evening journal., 1908-07-10

The "swing of the West is for Bryan" accord
ing to one of his ardent supporters But the
trouble for Bryan is that the swing does not go
far enough or the rope breaks before election day
Evening journal., 1908-07-10

Ex-senator Jim" Smith, of New York, is not
pleased with the nomination of Bryan Had Mr.
Smith given the Gray boom the support he should
have done at the right time, the situation might
have been different
Evening journal., 1908-07-10

Judge Parker, when seen at Denver, declined to
make any statement regarding the situation there.
The Judge has decided to resume his old oharac-
terstic pose of silence, and he is a more interest
ing figure silent than when speaking.
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Now they say that Roosevelt is responsible for
the nomination of Bryan. Well Roosevelt al
WAYS was a good political leader.
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TRUST | (!
N. w. Cor. Ninth and Market Sis.
Wilmington, Del.
Capital and Surplus. $1,000. 900

When acting as Trustee,
Guardian, ETC.. under the order
of any court. this Company un-
dertakes to invest the principal
as promptly as possible, but in
the meantime it allows the es-
tate it represents Four Per Cent.
Interest on All Trust Balances
UninVeSted, thus insuring an
immediate income to the benefi-
ciaries. The Company now
has over -Four and One-half
Millions Dollars in Trust Funds
invested.
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Gas Stoves sf.0o
Row g. Co. AIS King Ste
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THE EVENING JOURNAL uses the United Press new, New.
Service, received in its editorial rooms over 'P
VII
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Advertising rates on application.
No attention paid TO unsigned communications
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Capital Last
Authorized Par Bids Ask Sale
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ris nespaper is on sale regularly every newsstan
m Wilmington and the principal towns IN the state
I)clawar; 4; also at Broad Street station and A"Sn'S
.urth and Chestnut Street Station. Phadelphas Ff@
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06
EXTEND LINE
IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND
WEST VIRGINIA TO REACH
GOAL HOLDINGS.

P1TTsBURG, Pa, March CD. B.
Zimmerman. of Somerset, Pa, repre-.
senting the Frick-Mellon interests, has
secured options on 10000 acres of coal
lands on the line of the Indian Creek
railroad, which has been ordered ex.
tended from Rogers Mills to connect
with the Ligonier Valley railroad.
thirty miles. This will form another
connection between the Baltimore and
Ohio and the Pennsylvania.
CONFIDENT with this coal deal the
Keisteroverholt Interests, also backed
by the Frick-Mellon syndicate, has Sc.
cured options on large coal holdings in
the southern part of Fayette county
and Preston county, West Virginia.
This syndicate has surveys made for
line from Ohio Pyle on the Baltl.
more and Ohio railroad to run south
into West Virginia along the Big and
Little Sandy creeks. About 16 miles
of railroad will be built.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06
Brakeman Had
Close Call
YOUNG MAN ROLLED BY ENGINE
BUT HIS LIFE WAS
SAVED.

CLARKsBURG, March Go. L
Martin, yard brakeman, narrowly es
capped a horrible death Thursday after.
noon at 2:30 o'clock. The crew had
orders to do some work on the Indus.
trial switch at the different factories
and glass plants. AS the engine en-
tered the switch, at the East End, Mar.
tin lost his balance and fell between
the engine and tender. Hearing his
crya for help Engineer Judge immedI'
ately brought. his engine to a stand.
still. which only prevented him from
being killed or perhaps sustaining serl.
Gus injuries.
The crew at once released him from
his perllous position and he was TAX.
en- to his home on Jackson street,
where, upon examination, it was
found that his injuries were not of a
permanent nature but that he would
soon recover.
1t appears that Martin in falling
the wheels of the tender caught him
in such way not to pass over his
body but rolled him. But for the slow
speed Of the engine the result would
have been far different. The engine
was in charge of Engineer Judge and
Conductor Milstead.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06
Woodmen MEETING.

Regular meeting Of White Camp. No.
5473, Modern Woowmen OF America,
was held in their hall in the Simmer
block on last night. Unusual interest
was manifested and the gradual in
crease in membership of our Camp
makes increased interest at this par
tlcular time. We believe that the num-
Der on our roster is equal to II not
greater than that of any kindred or
ganization in the city.
John l.. Lehman gave an intersting
talk on the cooperation OF the mem
bers of our order with the ladies aux
Hilary (Royal Nelghbors), especially in
social functions. He very justly criti-
cIsed our membership who do not at
tend the socials given by the ladies'.
we believe the boys will help them
out.
Three years ago 1t was decided to
hold the next county convention at
Monongah. but owing to INADEQUATE
facilities for entertaining the delega-
ton, Monongah Camp has asked that
white Camp provide for this conYen-
ton which win be held IN our hall ON
April 1908. atm o'cIcelS q sew
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06
Church Reception.

A delightful reception was held last
evening at the First Presbyterian
Church in honor of the members re-
Gently received in the church, The
receiving line was composed of the
pastor, Rev. H. G. Stoetzer and wife,
the elders of the church and their
wives, and the new members. A de-
lightful evening was spent in social
manner and tempting course of re-
freshments was served. Mrs. Herbert
Brooks had charge of the service and
was assisted by twenty young ladies'.
Mrs. st. Clair and Mrs. Lucy Lee Wat
son poured coffee. The serving tables
we're prettily arranged with Candida
bra and red carnations.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06
entertained Music Club.

Miss Genevleve Raymond entertain
ed the Christie Music Club last even
ing at shadysIde. The evening was de-
voted to Schubert and the piano Sc
lections and vocal numbers were all
selected from the composer, Miss
Minnie Fleming rendered two vocal
solos, Hedge Roses" and "The Fish
ermaiden." Mrs. M. D. Christie was
present and assisted with the pro-
gramme. The Christie Club Is COM
posed of the following members:
Misses Mary Hall, Mary Frances Hart
ley, Katharine Barry, Florence Hawk
er. Martha Bentel, katharine Hough.
Malissa Williams and Genevieve Hay
mond.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06
Blacks Are
For Foraker
APPEAL HAS BEEN MADE TO ALL
coLoRED VOTERS IN SOUTH
ERN STATES TO WORK FOR
DELEGATES IN HIS FAVOR TO
The CHICAGO CONVENTION.

WASHINGTON, March 6.-An ap
peal yesterday was issued by the col,
ored campaign vigilance committee to
the negro voters of the southern States
to secure the election of delegates to
the Republican national convention at
Chicago who will cast their votes for
Senator Jos. B. Foraker of Ohio, for
the presidency. IN case of the failure
to secure Senator Foraker's nomina
ton, they are urged to unite upon
Vice President Fairbanks or Senator
Robert NJ. Lafollette, of Wisconsin
They are urged also to oppose the
nomination Of Secretary of War Taft
for the presidency on the ground that
he was a party to the dismissal from
the army of the colored soldiers in
volved In the Brownsville incident.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06

Celebration of Birthday Anniversary.
Master Edward Jones. the young son
of Mr.. and Mrs E. c. Jones, is enter,
tanning number OF his friends this
afternoon at his home on Maple ave-
nue. in honor Of the ninth anniversary
of his birth. Two cousins Of Master
Edward. Miss Marjorie Smith. of
Clarksburg, and Miss Margaret Som
erville. of Grafton, arrived here to-
day to attend.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06

One Of our most distinguished citi
zens said on our streets yesterday.
nIf the saloon is good thing for the
city why tax it at all? We pay liberal
sums to induce glass houses, steel
mills, etc, to locate here because we
think these are good things to have
in our city. Why turn around then
and ask the saloons to pay US a large
sum If they are benefit to the city?"
True enough, and If they are not a
benefit to the city, but decided evil,
why admit them for a price?
Before the House Committee on
Temperance at Columbus, o, week be-
fore last, representative OF the liquor
interests made an argument against
the Local Option Bill on the ground
that in Kentucky the jailers in the
] dry counties had appealed to the Legis-
lature to provide salaries for them,
as their fees and transient trade were
inadequate for their support This is
one of the best financial arguments
for the saloon that we have seen.
Stir the Ohio Legislators were too
thick headed to see the point, and
they passed the Local Option Bill any
how.
The glass factory argument, though,
is practically as good. 1t takes a
dozen or two glasses to equip sa-
loon. our great glass industry would
be deprived of this trade when we
close one saloon. o. of course, some
drinking men might buy more glass
ware for their homes If the open sa-
loon did not tempt them on every
hand. But what If few did? Fifty
drinking men with some transient
trade makes a good business for one
saloon. Halt of them are single and
have no families. Half the remainder
would drink as much as before, and
there wouldn't be over dozen men
who would be any more temperate at
ter the saloon closed. What is a doz-
en- men did buy set of empty glasses
for their families rather than as many
full ones for themselves. and two or
three glass dishes for the table be
sides. What would these 70 glasses
and 80 or 40 dishes amount to compar-
ed with the dozen or two glasses on
the saloon buffet?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06
entertaining Good Time Club.

Mrs. Jacob Hayden and Mrs NJ. A.
Jollin are entertaining the Good Time
Club this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Hayden on Jackson and Madison
street.
Miss Nellie Martin, who had been
the guest of relatives here returned
yesterday to her home in Bridgeport.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-06
Eor Ren erect PIayers

At the conclusion of much Ado
About Nothing" last evening Mrs. c.
H. Patterson served luncheon on the
swisher stage for the Ben Greet play
ers. The company is quartered on its
private car, which arrived Wednesday
afternoon from washington, Pa,
where a w. & ]. performance was Civ.
Morgantown Chronicle.