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Evening journal., 1908-03-18
BADLY CUT BUT
IS FORGIVING
Frank Scott, Who Was SIashed
Many Times With knife,
Refuses to Prosecute

Though he was cut in many places and
had to bo taken to a hospital Frank
Scott, colored, expressed an unwllllngness
in the city Court to-day to prosecute VIII
liam Pegram. also oolored the man who
It is alleged, did the cutting. The charge
against Pegram Is assault with intent to
commit murder
City solicitor Townsend, who appeared
as the prosecuting officer to-day. In the
absence Of Assistant City Solicitor sat
terthwaite, asked that the case be con-
tinued for one week to await the outcome
Of scotts injuries This was DONE
William Anderson. a colored youth. was
held in 500 BAH for the upper court on the
charge Of taking two rings from the home
Of Frank Bailey at No. 1916 Washington
street The youth<tonfessed the robbery
to Patrolman Purcell, according 10 evi.
dence given by the latter to-day
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
LABOR'S SHARE OF
PENNSY EARNINGS
According to Railroad Books
05 per cent. Went to
Employees

Labor got nearly 65 per cent. OF the
increase in the Pennsylvania Railroad
companys gross earnings last year
and the stockholders got nothing, ac-
cording to tho corporations books.
This is explained by the fact that the
remaining a5 per cent. went into higher
bills for coal and other supplies
necessary to the maintenance Of the
corporations property.
The gross earnings Of the pennstl-
vanlas lines east Of plttsburg, includ-
ing controlled roads, Increased $40, ,OOO q
600 over 1906. while the years pay rolls
increased $4,000 900. The total oper.
ating expenses on the same lines was
close TO S23OO0,OOO Tho $40. 900, 900 ad-
ditional expenses not represented by
labor directly employed was expended
in supplies.
About tho same proportion Of in
crease in pay rolls 70 the increase In
gross receipts prevailed on the lines
Of the Pennsylvania system west OF
Pittsburg, where the gain IN gross
earnings was more than $40 900, 900
Roughly speaking. $6.50O.oOO of this
gain was paid out 70 the company
employees in higher wages per hour
and. to a much less extent. in wages
due 20 additions to the force neces-
STATED by the increased business.
Thus, in round numbers, the Penn
sylvanla system as a whole received
$40 00O 0n0 mara frou. chfnnovo fo Iuo.
than in 1906, and paid it's men Si9.5O0.-
600 more. The company began this
year by laying of tho newcomers
among its employees, those on what 1,
known as the extra list, and reduced
the working time OF the rest OF tn,
men to conform with the greatly re.
duced volume OF trahic. Tho rate OF
pay for work done, however. remains
on the higher basis established neal
teh end of 1906.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
SAYS STEP-FATHER
SPANKED Her
Mi ford Man He'd Fer COur.
on Charge Of
Assault
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOuItNAiA
MILFORD, March 1S.-Henry Clay
Jones, a farmer of Slaughter Neck,
was held under $1,000 bail for his ap-
pearance at the April term Of court
on the charge Of aggravated assault
upon his step-daughter, Miss Mary
Bennett. The trouble grew out Of a
over egg and butter money.
The farm was left 70 Miss Bennett
who is OF age. and she calimed the
revenue. Miss Bennett testified that
Mr.. Bennett grabbed her, threw her on
the floor hit her on the side and hip
and then proceeded to administer a
spanking in the old-fashioned way
with his bare hand. The girl was
Frustrated by the shock and, accord
ing TO the medical testimony, she was
injured internally.
Bennett claimed he had only pushed
the girl aside after she had attacked
him.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
WANT MORE TIME
TO BUILD TROLLEY
speeIal . rHn EvENINa JoURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. March IS
The company which over year ago
was to build a trolley line through the
State are asking the Levy Court Conn
missioners of the different towns,
through which the line is to be built,
70 extend their franchise for another
year, the present franchise having exc
pred the first Of this month. The pro-
moters claim that the plans not be
completed in the time specified on ac-
count Of not being able to procure
thirteen miles Of private right of way
in New Castle county.
They have now succeeded in procur-
ing the right of way and claim that
their line will be~in operation within
a few months. as work viii soon be be-
gun.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
WILL WORSHIP
IN DWELLING

The congregation Of Washington
Heights Church. which has been sold
TO the congregation of Hanover Pres
byterain Church, met in the home Of
Mrs. f. +. Slocomb. No. 1900 Washing
otn street. last night AMI made further
arrangements toward the building Of a
new church. The congregation will
worship on Sunday in the home of Mrs.
Slocomb, and will continue to hold SER
vices there until arrangements are
made to occupy a temporary build
ing
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
Fame and tho Combine.

Members Of the several committees
OF the combine hre companies met at
the Washington Fire Company house
last night but took no official action
on the proposition to admit the Fame
into the combination. AS The Fame
desires to enter the combine with
out seeking an Office until the present
ten year compact expires there viii
probably be no opposition to the pro-
nosltion.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
GEORGETOWN METHODIST
PROTESTANTS ELECT OFFICERS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, March iS.-At a
members meeting of the Methodist
Protestant Church, held Monday night.
the following officers were elected.
Stewards; Charles S. Balhoun, George
w. Blizzard, John f. Kaiser. Robert
West. John T Calhound; trustees,
James w Blizzard James A. Carey,
william f. Hayman, Philip G. Green.
Frank Il. Hudson, Miss Mary ]. Wells
was elected organist and Miss Elsie
Blizzard assistant organist.
Frank l. Hudson was elected dele
gate TO attend the session OF Confer
ence 10 be held in Snow Hill, Md,
April 1st and Harvey w Calhoun, all
ternate. The pastor, Rev II. o. Keen,
has been invited 20 return for the
fourth year, only one member OF the
church opposing him.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
CROCERS TO HOLD
MASSMEETING

A mass meeting viii be held by the
Retail Grocers Association Exchange
N Irish American Hall tonight. Mr.
Scully, secretary of the Philadelphia
exchange will address the meeting. rhe
gathering is calle 10 advance the In
terests OF the business lnen OF tie city.
All business men, whether memrers Of
the exchange or not, are Invited TO be
present
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
BAYARD HOUSE IS
SOLD BY THE SHERIFF
First Kent Hotel Disposed Of Since
the Enactment Of Prohibition.
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, March 1S.-The Bay
ard House scarcely brought the face
value Of the ground IL Is built on. when
Sheriff William r. Hartnett yesterday
sold at public auction this the first
hotel to 30 under the sherlms hammer
since the enactment of prohibition
against the liquor traffic in this
county.
The Bayard House IS situated at
street and Governors ave-
nue., Dover and as an evidence Of the
shrinlage in hotel values the price Of
81, $50 was the auctloneer's final mark,
the hotel being purchased subject to
$1,000 mortgage By the estate Of
Louis Frankel with interest from May
Of last year.
The purchaser was Charles w. Lord,
the Camden real estate man, who
bought the hostelry for a busineF ven-
ture and may open or lease the build
ing for a department store.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
CHURCH
READY TO MOVE

At a meeting Of the trustees Of Hanover
Presbyterian Church last night arrange
ments were made TO remove the church
furniture and books TO Washington
Heights NJ. F. Church, which was recent
ly purchased by Hanover Church. II is
expected that Hanover congregation viii
be able 10 hold its first service in Wash
ingtsn Heights Church.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
Or. Darby to Preach at Central.

The Rev William J. Darby. D. d,
a secretary of the Board of Education
Of the Presbyterian Church win be TIE
preachf Central church on Sunday.
DR. DarOy is one Of the strongest
preachers in the denomination. lie
was a member Of the Cumberland
Presbytery and at the age Of sS years
was iolerator of the General Assem-
bly, OF that church.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
wFATHER.

WASHINGTON, March ts.-The dis
turbanoe that has occupied the south
west for several days past has Hnally
assumed definite form over Oklahoma,
and gives promise Of moving north
eastward during the next SO hours.
Forecast till p. m, Thursday
For Delaware-Rain tonight. Thurs
day. clearing and colder; Increasing
easterly winds, shifting to westerly
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
Inspeetea severaI Eaetorlss.

An inspection OF several local factor
les was. made here yesterday by Mrs.
Kelly, secretary OF the Consumers
League, Of New York. She was ac-
by Factor Inspector j. Aus
tin Ellison. Mrs. Kelly was impressed
with the factory laws as put in force
in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
PRIZE SHOOT
FOR TONIGHT

The third shoot for the silver loving
cup offered by the ALorning News in the
indoor range Of IN State Armory. 18th
and Orange streeN, will be held tonight.
The reclining position will be taken The
affair win be a five-maU company team
shoot. This will be the final shoot. and
the results will indicate the prize winner.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
MILFORD WILL
INVITE CONFERENCE
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD. March 1S-At the meet
ing of the officials of the Avenue NJ. f.
Church on Monday evening it was de-
cided to ask the Wilmington Confer
encs to convene here for 1908.
II has been understood that II Mil
ford wanted the conference the body
would acoant ths inyltssioz.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
To Attend Y. M. c. A. Convention.

H. 3. Tibbitts, general secretary of
the local Y. NJ. C. A., will attend the
annual convention of the Delaware,
Maryland, West Virginia and District
of Columbia Young Women's Chris
ton Associations at Frederick. Nd, on
March 26, 27, 2S, 20.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
Rark After PoIIee Proteetion.

The Police Commission yesterday
afternoon received application from the
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Com
pany to connect its burglar alarm sys-
tenn with the police station. The ap-
plication win be granted.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
MAKING cIothes Fer eabies.

st. Johns Guild viii meet in the
parish house tomorrow afternoon at
2 50 o'clock for the purpose Of cond1-
uing the making of garments for the
children of the Babies Hospital. A
large attendance is requested.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18

The Eastern CQnstructiOn Company
yesterday afternon elected ]. Frank
Ball, president and Gerald J. O'Donnell
secretary and treasurer. The company
win build the West Chester ana WI
mington Electric Railway.
Evening journal., 1908-03-18
viii Receive Laymen

The bishop said he would devote
from 1sO to 2.3O each afternoon and
from 7.3O to 9 to receiving laymen and
other callers about prospective ap-
pointments.
Il have had some interesting inter-
views with the sisters as well as the
Ilaymen," remarked the bishop. He said
he already received ITO letters regard
ing the Conference session which he
had been unable to read yet.
Il am willing for the presiding elders
to tell you all they think it is wise for
you to know" continued the bishop.
''But II they don't know what / am
going to do, how can they tell you? ]
am willing for the presldins elders to
(Continued On secsnd PAGs.l
Evening journal., 1908-03-18

The newspaper that guarantees
It's circulation, acts as an iusur-
ance policy 10 Il he advertisers
il protects. The Evening Journal
guarantees its circulation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

An exchange says, - heard wo-
man say that she did not think physi-
ology was a fit subject to teach in
school because it did not seem bit
polite to her to have girls and boys
talk about bones of the body to each
other Her ideas of modesty were
similar to those of the Boston lady
who considered legacy" vulgar
word and instead always said
"limbacy.''
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

An Illinois editor began his business
career twenty-five years ago with
only 10 cents. and is now rated at
800. 900. The vast emulation of
wealth was made possible by his
frugality, strict attention to business.
hard and incessant work and the fact
that a rich uncle died leaving him
800, 99S. "a.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

There are two ways of spending a
dollar, You can spend it home. gain
a good conscience, make another
friend and perhaps get the dollar back
tomorrow. or you send it away, feel
that you have offended the home mer-
chant and forever lost the dollar and
the blessed influence for good to your
self and neighbor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

that if Taft should win at Chicago
and the Denver convention should
nominate Johnson, that Taft's chances
would be slim. The situation is very
chaotic. Nobody knows what is 60
ing to happen, or for that matter
what is really the proper thing for the
republican party 70 do.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15
GOVERNOR CUMMINs' PROMISE.
April. I9. 1906.

April. 19. 1906.
Hon. W. II. Torbert.
Dubuque, Iowa:
Il note what you say in regard to
Senator Allison. am not candidate
for Senator Allison's place nor have ]
ever suggested the thing to mortal
man. II is simply abominable the way
my enemies lie about me. lam can.
didate for governor. nothing else. II
would be just as appropriate for me TO
deny that was candidate for presi.
dent Of the United States or for the ap-
pointment Of some vacancy in the su.
preme court Of the United States as to
deny my candidacy against Senator
Allison. II is unmitieated rot and
should not deceive any man. With
sincere regards am. Yours truly.
ALBERT B. CUMMINS
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

An up country editor, asked by a
seeking subscriber, to define an
affinity. replied that "a mans wife
is one who cooked his meals, while
the affinity is one who cooked his
goose. Sioux City Tribune.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15
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Both Telephones, Number IS.
TO ALL SUBSCRIBERS:

The U. s. government says we cannot
mail your paper at second class rates If
you are more than one year in arrears on
subscription. This leaves no alternative
for us. Look up the address tag on this
paper and see that your paper is paid
for to date.-Editor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

The farmer who plants tested seed
corn knows that it will grow, while
the one who plants seed that is not
tested has no way of knowing whether
his seed will grow or not. Success
usually goes with the man who knows.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

Meanwhile Senator Allison serenely
attends to his duties at Washington
while Johnny Briar runs the gover-
nor's office at Des Moines.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

The people of Iowa want man
for governor, says the Waterloo Repor-
ter, "who will give the state his time
in attending to affairs of the Office. {"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15
When you have HOGS to Sell don't forget to see
HENRY REEVES,
The Largest
Shipper of Hogs

west OF Chicago. who ships from rs diff
ferent points, covering a territory OF a
hundred miles in either direction, and
for 20 years has paid the highest prices
this side OF Chicago. You will find his
able lieutenant, Mr.. Dick Elliott, at the
Winneshiek Co. State Bank or at the c.
M. & ST. Paul stock yards. l3-1yr-pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

The American fleet on it's cruise
around the Horn and in its present
cruise in the Pacific uses eighty tons
of coal per mile. according to report.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

State papers are beginning to
wonder whether Cummins will abide
by the result OF the June primaries. {"
notes the Burlington Gazette. He
said he would. to be sure. but then
you known he is the author of that
Torbert letter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

The Cumminsites are having a
strenuous time trying to explain what
has been done with that million dollar
surplus i'll Iowa's treasury when Gum
minis became governor. 1t hasn't been
used up as Expenses" for the flying
squadron of state officials who have
been scouting the state for Cummins
for seven years, has it?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15
Current Comment.

The bitterest opponents of Senator
Allison in this campaign. at least in
this county, are those who are the
most indebted to him.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

The many kind words from mer-
chants in relation to the value of
Public Opinion advertising, are de-
cidedly encouraging. The large ad-
vertising patronage that comes to The
Public Opinion is sufficient evidence
of the fact that it's space is valuable
and is appreciated. Merchants do not
advertise only for the sake of seeing
their names in print. Advertising is
hard fact business proposition. The
enterprising merchant is quick to find
out the newspaper that does him the
most good.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

The program, which has been is
sued, giving the topics for discussion
at the meeting of the county superin-
tendents of the state at Des Moines
this week, indicates that steps may be
taken to crystalline public sentiment
for several radical changes in the
school laws. Among the most impor-
tant matters to be discussed. out of
which may come q movement to effect
a change in existing laws, are the fol-
lowing: Make the term of county
superintendent identical with the
school year, which at present begins
aud ends on July 1st. Abolish the
Office of school treasurer. Give TO the
county superintendent authority to
condemn unfit school buildings
Make the appointment of a truant
officer compulsory in every school cor
poration. Increase the legal school
year from six to seven months. Elect
county superintendents by county
boards. which boards would be given
control of all school affairs which
relate to the county in general. Deny
a district the right to maintain a
school for less than ten pupils. and
require transportation where neces-
sary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

The strong, sturdy. health physical
and mental condition of Iowa's Grand
Old Man. the peer of the United
States Senate, the most influential.
most potential and most revered
statesman of the greatest legislative
body ON earth. is very exasperating to
those who are seeking new political
job for the Iowa member of the
Ananias Club.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

In our criticism of others, let us re-
member that we have faults which
our friends have to excuse. How
much would be left of us IL all those
who see inconsistencies in us should
clip them away from our character
and reputation? 1t is an invariable
rule that those who make the roughest
work with the names of others are
those who have themselves the most
imperfections. The larger the beam
in your own eye, the more anxious
you are about the mote in somebody
else's eyes. Instead of going about
town slashing this mans bad temper
and the other mans falsity, and this
woman's Hypocrisy and that ones
indiscretion. go home with the ten
commandments as monitor and make
out list of your own derelictions.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

We have never asked political
favor of either Gov. Cummins or
Senator Allison. We have no person
al reason for preferring one above the
other, except as we believe one better
fitted to be of public service to the
state and nation. We have never had
occasion to question the republicanism
or the word OF Senator Allison. We
have had occasion for both on the
other hand. In choosing between
them we have selected for our choice
the one who has proven by his record
his stability of character. his knowl-
edge of public affairs and the wisdom
of his Judgment. as against one whose
record stands for anything which
tends toward personal advancement.
whether it be Reputation of funda-
mental party principles, pyrotechnical
side-stepping to keep in the lime light,
or the abrogation of private and pub
lie agreement. If Gov. Cummins has
not been true to his word in Iowa,
would he be true to his party and to
his pledges in Washington?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15
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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

Speaking of filibustering, the fol-
lowing is concrete example of it.
At noon each day, Immediately fol-
lowing prayer by the blind chaplain
of the House. the Journal recording
the legislative proceedings of the pre-
ceding days session is read. OrdI-
narily the speaker says without OBJ
lection the Journal stands approved, :"
then pauses a nom ent, and, there
being no objection, he says. ''the
journal is approved" During the
filibuster minority leader Williams
calls for the ayes and noes on the pro-
position to approve the Journal. On
the roll call, which occupied forty
minutes of the time of the House,
every vote was "aye," and the Jour
nal was approved.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15
H. F. BARTHELL
Attorney-at-Law
JUSTICE or PEACE.

SPECIAL ATTENTION TO COLLECTIONS
once First Door West of National Bank Of
Decorah.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

A threat to tilibuster. couched in
diplomatic language, was made a few
days ago by Senator Hepburn, of
Idaho. He was very strongly opposed
to bill authorizing the construction
of dam in the Snake river near
Walla Walla. WASH, claiming it
would impede navigation and injure
Idaho. 1t became evident the bill
would pass. however, and after every
body had talked the proposition to a
standstill and the Senator in charge
of the bill suggested a vote, Hepburn
said he would oppose it as long as the
rules of the Senate would permit.
This was equivalent to declaration
that he would filibuster on this bill.
Thereupon the Senate adjourned. Evi-
IDENTIFY some of the older senators
made suggestions to Hepburn that
evening, as the next day, he made
some brief remarks and said he would
not longer oppose vote.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-15

A PAPER that is read and paid
- for by the people Of all classes
Is the paper TO tie TO. Public
Opinisn has set the pace in Win
neshiek County for a dozen years.