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Evening journal., 1908-03-10
THINK WORK IS
BEING DODGED
Water Commissioners InVeSti.
eating the DOingS of the
Plumbing Force

The question of whether the installa-
tion of two water meters a day is a
days work for the plumbing force Of
five men in the employ of the Water
Department, was discussed at the
meeting of the Water Commission yes
terday afternoon. During the discus
sion, superintendent VanTrump of the
department was asked to explain some
matters. He made the remark that
there were too many plumbers in the
employ of the department for the
amount of work that could be done
at this time and further said that a
fair average would be four meters a
day, but in some instances, it required
a half day to install one meter. He
did not think the use of a wagon with
necessary tools. which was suggested
by President Shaw, as one way out of
the dilemma would bring better fesults.
Mr.. Ford intimated that there was
something wrong in the plumbing de-
partment and was of the opinion that
more work could be done. It was said
that only two meters were being in
stalled a day and that was what start
ed the discussion. The board referred
the matter to Chief Engineer Leisen
to make an investigation and report
at the next meeting Of the board
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
NOTES OF THE
WOMEN'S CLUBS

The state Federation Of womens Clubs,
with which SO many women in Delaware
are Identified. is making elaborate prepa-
rations for the eleventh annual meeting
which will be held at Lewes. on the
twentieth and twenty-frst days OF May.
The program promises to be one Of great
interest A treat Is in store for Delaware
Club women who are interested in tho
work Of the General Federation This is
no less than an address TO be delivered by
Mrs Philip Carpenter Of New York, a
member OF the Board Of Directors of the
General Federation and a lecturer we'll
known throughout the country The meet
ing will also have as feature this wear
an address upon "The Education OF tho
Child" by Miss Jane Brownlee, Of New
York Miss Brownlee has travelled eN-
tensively among the schools OF the coun-
try, and thus her knowledge Of educa-
tional matters is so comprehensive and
accurate. and her sympathy with younG
people 80 keen that anything that she
may have to give the club women OF
Delaware cannot but be exceedingly val-
uable and helpful not alone 70 teachers
but to all who are in any way interested
IN the education OF the child. Under thu
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
THEATRICAL

Manager Humphries announces the ap-
pearance at The Lyceum Theatre on
March 10, 20 and p Of the dramauzation oil
Mary J. Holmes novel Tempest and sun
shine"
There is ground for special congratula-
ton that the Grand Opera House man
agement has secured Mime. Lillian Nor
dica as the soloist for Walter Damrosch's
New York Symphony Orchestra's con-
cert to be held here on Friday evening
April a. We may expect some fine Wag-
merriam interpretations as Damrosch's Or
ganization is particularly strong with
the works Of that German master.
For the diversion OF patrons OF emo
tional drama at the Lyceum on March
p, 1S and H. Spencer and Aborn's play,
"A Wife's Secret" will be seen. Those
who saw this Offering during the past
two seasons, remember its attractive quail
ities The play itself. the scenic oroduc-
tion. and the company engaged in por-
traying its various characters, are all re-
membered as pleasing.
10 the INJURY WY 90 lnt nilnHlFClH
paradeT' John w. vogel, manager and
proprietor of the Big City Minstreis
frankly responded; Primarily for the
advertisement. Who first put the min
strels in street parade? That skilled man.
ager and clever comedian. William H.
Newcomb. He used at times to hire band
wagons Of local liveries. and brass band
the towns as he termed it. He carried
lettered blankets for the horses" "Were
the performers uniformedY' ''To the ex-
tent that each and all were decorated
with stove-pipe hat" John W. VogePs
Big City Minstrels will appear at the
Grand Opera House on Wednesday after
noon and evening. March IS.
''The Girl of the Eagle Ranch" OPEN
ed its engagement Of three days at the
lLyceum Theatre last night to a large
audience. A Western melodrama Of
Unusual merit. It is supported by hand
some properties and capable cast
Miss Mamie Fleming, the leading
woman. is clever and pretty, and her
Interpretation of the role of a spirited
Western girl is peculiarly fitted to her.
The company is one of the best that
has come to the Lyceum this year.
Among those who are prominent for
their dramatic ability are Harry Ban
mister, George Connors, Henry Alexan-
der. Thomas West, Charles Mylott.
Oliver Bundy Charles Quinn, William
Healy, Frank Walters. William Bauer,
Marie Collins and Miss Norman. Sew
eral interesting specialties are features
Of the play.
The Vynes Musical Farmyard open
dhe show at the Garrick this week
Billy Farnon and the Misses Wills and
Ransley in comedy: Trevello, in a
novelty feature that is quite entertain-
ing; Sullivan, Pasquelena and Com
pany, in a comedy sketch "A. G. o. d
Package" in three scenes, and The
Kinetograph are features OF merit
though not the rretentious on the bill
Gus Williams. in one of his inimitabl,
song and story monologues, proved
one Of the hits OF the program. vii
liams Is an old-timer but is far from
being a dead one" The man whs
drove his coach and four up and dowi
I. Broadway a score OF years ago is stll
capable OF entertaining his audience
! single handed and making one forge
the troubles and worries OF life. Kitu,
Traney and her horse and dog have
Evening journal., 1908-03-10

and the free public library at seaford
seems, thus, 10 be an assured fact. Chill
dren's Day, an established institution in
the Acorn Club. was celebrated on Lin
coins birthday. Hoping TO push still fur
ther the efforts made by the Federation
Cfld Labor Committee. the Acorn Club
invited Dr. Scott Nearing Of the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania to-secture to them
on the subject, since which time great in
terest has been manifested.
The Century Club, of Bridgeville. mas
had a month of unusual interest to the
members. The members Of this club meet
once a week TO discuss current topics and
to study the course in the Bay View
Magazine.
The New-Century Club at Milford has
had two very interesting lectures during
the past month, one by the State Presi-
dent Of the Woman's Temperance Unlo1,
anI the other by the President of the
Delaware Branch Of the International
Sunshine Society. Mrs Jane Pennewlll,
Of Wilmington. AS a result Of Mrs. Penne-
Wills effort, a subdivision Of the Sunshine
Society was organized at Milford with a
large and enthusiastic membership. On
the second and third days Of the month,
the Travelling Art Gallery which is sent
out from the general federation. was eX.
hibited at the club rooms.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10

without a dollar in reserve, we now
may feel proud of the accumulation Of
the past three and one-half years"
The report of j. Wilkins Cooch, grand
receiver, verified the financial standing
of the Grand Lodge as shown by MIR.
ATaylors report.
The finance committee. of which
Lewis Sasse is chairman, the board Of
financial trustees, of which James H.
Bowe is president, and the grand medi-
cal examiner, DIR. Lewis w. Finn also
presented reports. The report of finance
committee showed a net gain of S13,-
764.77 in reserve during the year. In
addition s4s.O0O was invested in bonds
during the year.
OF the 175 medical examinations made
during the year DR.. Finn reported that
he had approved 166. The deaths of
the year number 54.
The Grand Lodge will consider the
recommendations of Grand Master
Workman Emerson as well as consider
alton Of a new constitution for the
order this afternoon. The former was
drafted by a committee consisting of
Julian c. Walker, William T. Deigh-
ton and L. G. Thompson. The sugges-
tions of Mr.. I'm merson that the age limit
for membership be increased to 55
years and that the amount Of protec-
tion be increased from $4,000 to $4,000
are expected TO cause the most discus
sion.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
Meat Problem

The housewife is frequently con-
frontsd with the problem Of what
kind Of meat to get. A choice be-
comes easy If you buy at our mar
ket, ss we have so many excellent
varieties, any one Of which would
prove tempting, that selection is
easy. None bet the best meat,
quality meat, meat that passes
every test for the table, is sold at
HNnTSC Seventh and
uHNA OS King Streets
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
WANT COUNCIL
TO TAKE ACTION
Water Commissioners Shaw
and Ford Ask That Body
to Employ Experts

In view Of City Solicitor Townsend's
adverse opinion concerning the right Of
the Water Commission to investigate the
Water Departments affairs By engineer
ing experts, as advocated by President
Shaw and Commissioner Ford of that de-
partment. the latter at the meeting of
the Water Commission yesterday after
noon presented a resolution that the aues-
tion OF having the president Of the Amer
lean Water Works Association appoint
three expert engineers to make an in
vestigation Of the engineering features Of
the new water system be referred to City
Council with the request that that body
engage the experts. The motion was car
ried both Mr.. Shaw and MI Ford voting
for 1t. Mr.. Knox voted against the resolu-
ton. The latter said that IN his opinion.
Mayor Wilson, in making his investiga-
toin. would be fair and that such action
was a reflection on the Mayor and coun-
Gil He said: Il don't see why this board
should be trying to have an investigation
of its own made every week"
President Shaw made the remark that
he thought Mr.. Fords resolution was
fair.
80 was last weeks" was Mr.. Knoz'r
reply.
''Well, If It wasn't" retorted Mr.. Shaw
II would not have voted for IT,"
Mr.. Ford said that an investigation BY
expert engineers would be fair and i'm
partial and an investigation that wOulc
investigate. He said he had no intention
Of rejecting on anybody.
The matter as 1t now stands is that II
the event Of Council falling to look with
favor on the Water Boards request to en-.
gage the expert engineers. the subject
will be dropped so far as Mr.. Shaw and
Mr.. Ford are concerned.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10

department Of Household Economies %
which department has been created in the
federation this year. DIR. Henry Hayward
viii discuss '"rhe Relation Of the Con-
sumner to the Producer Of Pure Milk"
Under the auspices Of the Arts and Crafts
Committee. there will be an exhibit of
articles made by the women Of Delaware
this exhibit which will be somewhat OF
an innovation for Delaware Fedcrations
and certainly of great interest to club
women, will, in all probability be taken
later TO Boston for the meeting Of the
General Federation which is called for the
twenty-third of June. The subjects to be
discussed at the annual meeting are many
and varied advisedly, that everyone may
find something Of real interest.
Women's Congress Afternoon.
At a meeting of the Round Table at
wyoming last week. the women OF the
club represented in costume the savants
among women in the various professions
Of art, education, medicine, science, law,
etc. and in short addresses told OF what
they had done for the betterment OF the
country. Papers were read on The
Mothers OF Great Americans" and on
Women and our Wars" on the twenty
second Of February, the Hon. l.. Irving
Handy leotured before the club.
Wilmington New-centuryc cluba'- sio
on February g. Dr. J. c. Powys. Staft
Lecturer in History for the oxford and
American Societies for Extension of
University Teaching. lectured before the
! club. This was the first OF course OF
I three Lectures on ''The History OF Lib.
erty." During the past month the work
Of entertaining the blind has been go
ing forward and people in the vicinity
have been reached and encouraged to
come together for social intercourse. With
this end IN view, the Philanthropy Com
mlttee gave a concert for the blind of VIII
mington on the seventh Of February on
the twelfth Dr. Powys lectured again on
"The Florentine Republic and DIT,
Joseph Clarke on Life in the Congo Free
State" The classes in French. German,
physical culture, wood carving, and cur
rent events, have been conducted as usual
Seaford Progressive.
The members Of the Acorn Club al Sea-
Z ford have become so actively Interested IN
/ the Free Public Library that entertain.
menis are being given constantly ,or the
purpose Of raising funds Already two
plays have been given with much success
! financially. The club proposes TO start
the free library at once in connection viii
the travelling library An auxiliary com
mittee has been formed to assist the
4 club library committee and win commences
4 work at once. Plans are materializng
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
WILL TAKE UP
FIRE INVESTIGATION

Proper protection from FIRE in the
public schools Of the city, was one
Of the matters brought UP for discus
sion at the Board of Education meet
ing last night and was referred 70 the
property committee with instructions
to make an investigation of the schools
and report their findings at the nexi
meeting of the board
superintendent OF School Twitmyer
reported that night sessions were now
being held in schools Nos. and 10,
In the former school he said there are
49 scholars in attendance and al No,
10 there are As. These schools were
opened to give children who are com,
PEELED to work an opportunity Of get
ting the necessary time In school to
allow Of their employment in fac
tories.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
A HOME MADE
BLOOD MEDICINE
The Prescription Makes the
Kidneys Filter the POiSOnS
From Blood

A leading health journal, in answer
ing the question, What is the best
prescription to clean and purify the
blood" prints in a recent issue the
following: Fluid Extract of Dande-
lion one-half ounce. Compound Kargon
one ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsapa-
rilla three ounces. Shake well and use
in teaspoonful doses after each meal
and at bedtime.
It cleans the blood Of all i'm
purities and nourishes the blood.
In just a few days the skin be-
gins to clear Of sores, boils and pim-
pies. II puts vigor and energy into
rundown, debilitated men and women.
Bor many years Sarsaparilla alone
has been considered a good blood
medicine. But while It built UP
and made new blood, the impurities
remained within and the good accom-
plished was only temporary. Sarsa-
parilla, however when used in COM
bination with Compound Kargon and
Extract Dandelion works wonders. This
combination puts the kidneys to work
to filter and sift out the waste matter,
uric acid and other impurities that
cause disease. II makes new blood and
relieves rheumatism and lame back
and bladder troubles.
This prescription is better than the
usual patent medicines, which are in
the most part alcoholic concoctions
The ingredients cost but little and
are easily mixed at home. Every man
and woman here should make some up
and try It If they feel their system re-
quires a good blood medicine and tonic
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
THE THREE GRACES
BY Clement storsr Foster.

"And now abideth Faith. HOPE and
Charity. these three, and the greatest OF
these is Charity.
Strange, isn't It. that the greatest should
be the last called. but such has ever been
the rule.
Faith, the FIRST IS necessary to all OF US.
Without II we would lack belief in ali
that Is good; and. perhaps. become mis-
anthropic, narrow-minded and selfish.
Hope. the second Of the graces. is Of
such peculiar characteristics, that she
leads us TO light heartedness. and ner-
haps. a degree OF gaiety. For we all hope
for something-perhaps everything -even
beyond what is our deserts or Tor our
good
But Charity-There is a fullness IN the
word beyond mortal comprehension. Char
/ ity not only means uplifting OF those who
are your immediate neighbors-if that Is
/ within your measure-but It also means
kindness Of thought; a purpose. born OF
the mind when the spirit OF tho Car
penter's Son Is walking BY your side. and
! your heart is right.
but the greatest OF these is charityi'
"rhe quality OF mercy is not strained
Il is like the gentle rain from heaven"
When Shakespeare wrote these word
he could not but have had in miu'
Charity. the greatest OF the eraces.
Look TO IL. neighbor, and brother tina
! the last named Of these three is ever wit
you II any reward is coming to mortal
Il win be 10 him who courts this one o.
! the Three Graces.
And Charity IS not always OF the ma
, terlal sort. Sometimes the thought bor'
OF the lnmost mind can make Tor kindnes
Z TO those who need moral support. Don'
forget that "of these ths-- F" H--sits 4
the grsatest
Evening journal., 1908-03-10

feature VIII appeal to most everyone.
The horse is a beautiful black and por-
forms many remarkable feats. Miss
rraney's juggling is a feature Of the
act. The star number OF the entire
show, however, is 'The Comstoclg
Mystery" presented by Miss Charlotte
Parry and Company. In this sketch,
a protean payet. Miss Parry assumes
seven separate and distinct characters.
Her work is dignifed and artistic. Yes
terdsy's audiences were pronounced In
their approval.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10

Manager Humphries announces the ap-
pearance at The Lyceum Theatre on
March 10, 20 and p Of the dramatization OF
Mary J. Holmes novel Tempest and sun
shine"
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
MEDICAL

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
Has been used lor over slxty-Eve years Dy
millions Of mothers for their children
while testhing, with perfect success. IL
soothes the child. softens the gums, allays
an pain; cures wind cole, Rnd - the best
IN every part OF the world. Be sure and
ak for Mrs. WinslOws soothing syrup"
and take no other kind twenty-five
cents a bottle Guaranteed under the Food
and Drugs Act June SOth. 1906 Serial
Al VOL OLD AND WELL TRIED RElGTDK.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
Dinner in Honor of Pastor.

The Mems League Of Second Baptist
Church gave a dinner in the parlors Of
the church last evening in honor Of the
Rev Thomas p. Holloway the new pastor.
Covers were laid for 100 persons and a de-
lightful evening was spent Several in
formal addresses were made. including
one by Mr.. Hollaway.
Evening journal., 1908-03-10
Ifs Now LIeutsnant Portsr.

Company A, First Infantry, last
night eected q. Clinton Porter second
lieutenant Of the company to succeed
Jesse Mckay. who has been appointed
battalion auartermaster and commits
sorry on the staff of Major Reed.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
WANT EITHER TAFT OR SHAW
Eighth Iowa District Convention a
Lively Affair
Resolutions Do Not Bind Delegates
10 Chicago To Any Presi-
Dental Candidate.

Creston. Iowa, March 5.-The outcome
of a red-hot Eighth district Republican
convention this afternoon was the adop-
ton of strong resolution indorsing the
candidacy of both United States Senator
William B. Allison and Congressman
William P. Hepburn
The district delegates elected 10 the na-
tional convention are F. NJ Abbott, OF
Creston, and Judge r. II Harvey. of
Leon While there was no expression in
the resolution on the Presidential issue.
it is understood the delegates named will
be for Taft. Should there be a deadlock
in the convention they will probably vote
for eX-Secretary L. NJ Shaw
When the stand-patters had presented
the resolutions. the "Progressives" offered
a minority substitute indorsing Gov.
Cummins for Senator, and A. l. Smith for
Congressman.
The fight on resolutions precipitated a
bitter war of words. in which United
States District Attorney NJ. l.. Temple
and State Senator Jantison represented
the stand-patters. and Editor sam Green
and State Senator Dan Turner the pro-
gressives.
The stand-patters' resolutions were
adopted by a decisive vote.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
TWO CHARGED WITH GRAFT.
Attorney General of New York ImpIi-
Gated by AfidaVit of Detective.

New York. March 5.-Both Attorney
General Jackson and Nathan Vidaver. his
special deputy. who was arrested on We'd
nesday on the charge Of attempting to
extort 500 from William r. Montgomery.
are accused in an affidavit made by the
ex-president OF the Hamilton Bank in the
proceedings against Vidaver.
There Is a supplemental affidavit BY
Detective Norman J. Fitzsimmens, who
arrested Vidaver, as 10 conversations he
says he heard between Lawyer Moses II
GTossman and Montgomery. which sup
ports MOntgomery's charges that he be-
lieved the attorney generals Office was
holding him up. and that Vidaver was
the man to stop interference from that
source
These affidavits were filed to-day by As
sistant District Attorney Kresel.
Montgomery says that after the Hamil-
ton bank closed. he agreed TO pay s.. 500
to Vidaver and from that time, nothing
in the line Of criticism emanated from the
attorney generals Office
Then when Montgomery didn't keen 70
his agreement, the attacks began again
including a letter from the attorney gem
eral to the district attorney saying that
he believed that Montgomery had vio-
lated the penal code by making over
drafts on the bank Montgomery told
Vidaver that he believed he had peach
ed" on MIN.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-06
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
LENTENTIDE AT ATLANTIC CITY.

The metaphoca ~sackcoh and ashes OF Lent lose much of
their penential severity when donned amidst the cheerful
roundngs Of Atlantic City.
There place in which during the period Of
enforced social inactivity than this delightful City by the Sea
Its magnificent hotels models Of comfort and ease; its
seveneong steel Boardwalk presents constantly moving pan
OF life.
The comfortable rolling chairs and the parlors attrac
the ladies' while the menfo delight the many outo
door diversions and the perfectly kept golf the Country
Club
Theaters presenting the latest attractions Of the mmcord
by wnown bands the fine piers extending far out
Atlantic and thousand and features
to round the social pleasure Of day and evening
The Pennsylvania Railroad the Standard Route Mn
City through Pullman parlor operated from Wash
ingon Atlantic City every weekday leaves the Union
Station 80 noon and Atlantic City SIS p m
aoding rapid and delightful OF reaching the ashore
Ample train service, including paror accommodations al
forded from Atlantic City TO Washington.
Reservations this tickets, and full information may
obtained Ticket Office Fifteenth and streets and atthe new
Union Station.