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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-29

ing to newspaper reports from the cap itol city. While there is little doubt that freight rates are high, it is hard to understand why this should frustratc the plans of the aforesaid merchant. He would be on an equal footing with competitors, and as now the people would pay the freight. The percentage of profit in the proposed business would in no way be lesscned. However, if the incident will have tendency to re- duce freight rates the space consumed in exploiting it has not been entirely wasted.
 The Douglas chamber of commerce and mines now has a membership of 2O7.
 A Washington dispatch says: D. B. Bisbee, of Tucson, has been appointed assistant chemist in the agricultural de- partment.
 Leo c. Dcssar, secretary of the com pany, has sued the Bonanza Belt com pany in the district court of Cochisc county for 7,l55.55 for salary alleged to be duo. The company short time ago was sued for $40,000 advertising bill.
 There is considerable excitement at Phoenix and Prescott over a reported oil strike in we'll in the vicinity of Valley station, not far from Del Rio pumping plant. The Yavapai Oil com pany has been drilling there for about a year. It is claimed that they en- countered gushcr, which they capped, at the same time closing their mouths, and then proceeded to stake out all the land in the vicinity. The company de- nied that oil has been struck, but the people refuse to believe, and are rush. ing to the new oil fields.
 From the vallcy towns comes the re- port that the twiee-a-day mail service on the Gila valley road is soon to be abandoned.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-29

A real estate firm in Phoenix is dis. tributing what it sees fit to cali "boost. ing buttons. On neat white button is printed the words; "Have yoa writ. ten'' meaning that letter to tho cast boosting the country.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-29

A petition has been forwarded to the postoflice department praying that the postofiice at Parmalcc, Cochisc county, be abolished and that an office be cs, tablished two miles east of that place.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-29

Charles ]. Pruteher. for years con nected with Melczer brothers and the Arizona Commercial company, Phoenix, is dead.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-29

The Constable warehouse at Phoenix recently destroyed by fire, is soon to be rebuilt.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-29

From the valley towns comes the re- port that the twiee-a-day mail service on the Gila valley road is soon to be abandoned.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-29

Hugh Roberts, a stranger, died sud denly in a hospital at Phoenix. Noth ing is known of his history, save that for few days prior to his sickness ho was employed in Phoenix.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-03-29

Cochise county court will open ou April 6.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
AIDING THE FARMERS.

~ EPORTS from Sussex say that the farmers
~ institutes recently held in that county
were we'll attended. The State provides for the
holding of these gatherings, but when first start
ed they were not so we'll attended as the projec-
tors had reason to expect 1t is gratifying, there
fore, to note that the interest among the farmers
is increasing and the institutes are being appre-
ciated as they should be.
Able instructors are brought to Delaware to
give our farmers the best advice obtainable re-
garding progress in agriculture Most of this
counsel is practical. 1t can be applied by Della
ware farmers in improving their methods of soil
cultivation. The lecturers tell how more can be
produced by proper methods.
Better cultivation of crops is the problem con-
fronting all farming communities like Delaware.
Our farmers cannot depend upon grain They
cannot compete with the vast grain producing
States of the West Their hope is in diversified
crops-in fruits and vegetables.
The nearness of Delaware and the Maryland
Eastern Shore counties to the large city markets
gives this part of the country a commanding po-
sition in the disposal of minor crops. We have
made great progress in our farming. Sussex
county alone had furnished an admirable object
lesson. The crops there are diversified Cultiva-
ton of fruit and vegetables has proved profitable.
Last year was one of the most prosperous in that
county Much money was brought into the
county. The value of Sussex land has consider
ably increased.
These farmers institutes help the progressive
work The farmer that does not keep in touch
with the best thought in the science of agricu-
ture goes behind. He will be the complaining,
the grouchy, the dissatisfied farmer who de-
clares that he can never do we'll. He wants TO
get off the farm but he would not better his con-
dition if he placed elsewhere. 1t is the man,
not his vocation.
AS the Sussex Republican, in referring to the
institutes and present farming truly declares:
we are justified in saying that if any farmer or
tenant is not making his farm pay, it is his own
fault" The lecturers at the institutes point the
path that leads to success in farming. Those
who have reaped but Indifferent rewards in their
farming should be the most anxious to attend the
farmers institutes If they do not attend them
they are throwing away their opportunities.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
Editorial Opinion
Better DAYS For Farmers.

Better Days For Farmers.
Cleveland Leader.
One great body of Americans, a
multitude numbering nearly half of the
population of the country. have scarce
ly been touched by the panic or its con-
sequences. The farmers and the farm
laborers may have been conscious of
some sympathetic depression. They
may have been aware that a good
many other people were less sanguine
sbd less prosperous than usual. But
the work on the farms has not stopped.
The market for crops has not failed.
There has been no lack Of food or
shelter in rural America.
These facts have not gone unnoticed.
In town and country alike the farm
stands better. measured against city
life, than il did a few months ago.
Country boys feel less pull" toward
the great centers of population. More
city men long for the moderate oppor-
tunities and comfortable independence
which they feel they might count upon
in the country. The panic has been a
distinct check to urban ACKNOWLEDGMENT
at the cost of the rural half Of America.
Good will come Of these changes. The
abnormal gains Of the cities viii con-
trast less sharply with the comparative
stagnation of the farming sections.
American labor and American capital
will rest more upon the soil. Rural
growth and rural development will be
promoted. The progress Of the United
States will be better balanced. 1t is
one of the corrective influences of the
panic and the resulting business reac-
ton.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
aTIRELEss roMn rAGGARr.

G. ONE time ago a crusade, which threatened
to become national, was started by dissat-
ished Democrats against the Hon. Tom" Tag
CART, the buoyant Democratic national chairman.
AS a national leader "Tireless Tom" has not
been successful. In the last campaign he made
a reputation more as "jollier' than as a shrewd
political manipulation. The Democrats then did
not take to him and he has not grown in favor.
The fact that "Treess Tom" was connected
with an alleged gambling resort in Indiana did
not increase the respect of Democrats for him.
So they started to discredit him as a leader But
"Tireless Tom" became busy He has been
ION the job" in his own State He appears to
have secured control again of the Democratic
machine in Indiana, if he ever lost it.
He informed Bryan that should Bryan counte-
nance the insurgent Democrats of Indiana in
their fight on Taggart he would greatly embar-
rass the regular organization. No hope of the
Indiana electoral votes in such contingency
could be held out 10 Bryan. On the other hand
the opponents of Bryan told him that unless he
aided Taggarts opponents Ire nal BRYAN
men OF the State would be greatly disheartened
But it is not only in Indiana that trouble is
threatened for Bryan. AS national leader Tag
e,2rt has been unable to prevent serious rows in
>i'ss si12er9ts Of Kentucky, Mis-
sour, llnnSls, slb5o - Etse.Fgsezk
odds. Even in Delaware al IS gs9t hsrfioi{fyS
Bryan may be nominated, but Judging by these
internal dissensions in the party his defeat for
third time seems to be assured thus far ahead of
the balloting.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
Friday, February 7, 1908.
A socIALIsTIc MINE.

Fl GAYLORD WILTSHIRE, one OF the
i he bright lights shining in the Socialist
armament has Sociastic gold mine. Even 30
calists are not immune from the allurements OF
gold mining They like gold as well as silver and
greenbacks.
Mr.. Wiltshire organized a company to exploit
a valuable mine" And it must be remembered
that all cold mines are "valuable"-though some
Of the value is seen only on paper. But this mine
is different 1t was not to be judged, the promoter
said. bv Ordinary standards" OF course not.
Many will agree with him when he thus slurs the
ordinary standards" of gold mine manipulation.
The Socialist mine was to be conducted on an
altruistic basis 1t was to be general comrade-
ship of ownership whacking up OF profits on
good fellowship plan.
The stock of the mine became desirable. IL
was purchased and distributed. All the stock did
not fall into the hands of the comrades of So
cialism The curb brokers in New York got hold
Of some of it. They sold and resold it-at a
proft-in true capitalistc fashion. This dis
pleased the promoter and he withdrew the stock
from the market And, it is said, he refused to
let one curious capitalstic stakeholder examine
the books. A suit in one of the common nom
Socialiste courts may follow. Thus the Socialis-
tic gold mine may meet the fate OF ordinary CAPT
tastic mines.
Mr.. Wiltshire may survive all tussles in the
courts. He may find something left OF his mine
even after the courts and the lawyers have fin
ished with it. The stockholders can only wait
They will be interested in the Socialistc expert
ment. They will see if it differs from ordinary
gold mines In the average capitalstic mine it
is not what is in the Nine but who is managing
the company and getting the first sight Of the
gold
If Mr.. Wiltshire can change the usual result of
gold mining he will be on the high road to sue
cess-that is provided he has a mine of real
value.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
PUSSY KENT POLITICS.

- OFFICIALLY turbulent these days is Kent
- county. The farmers and the politicians
IN winter haven't much to do, and political
scrap adds variety to life in the towns and rural
regions. The Democrats have Just emerged from
a mild row, caused by the visit of Mr. Bryan
The appearance of the "Commoner' in the county
irritated the Gray men, although we Judge the
friction was chiefly created because some Demo-
Gratis did not occupy front seats in the manage
ment OF the Bryan meeting. The Hon. William
Salisbury appears to have walked off with the
honors and incidentally it may be expected that
his chance OF going to the Denver convention as
one of Delawares delegates is excellent. Taken
as whole, the Bryan visit has not restored har-
mony in the Democratic ranks Nothing could
do that.
Discord being fashionable, the Republicans OF
the county have decided to become fashionable
80 they are in tangle over the organization Of
the Levy Court. The court is in deadlock
rather familiar word in Delaware politics And
the deadlock will be broken by the side that Sc
cures good quantity of Sapp
The difference between Democratic and Re-
publican rows is that while the Republicans get
together on election day, the Democrats seem
unable to heal their wounds.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
BY
ALARGE OTTER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA. Del. Feb Henry Ford,
Of Thoroughfare Neck, a trapper and
hunter. was dumfounded on Wednes-
day. toward evening" to be confronted
by a large otter, standing in ditch.
The animal evidently prepared for at
tack. and Ford, thinking of the value
Of the fellows pelt, became all ex-
cited. The otter. catching sight Of
the gun. lodged behind knobs and
stumps every time Fore raised" The
result was that he Ared twelve shots
without effect. and the otter, seeing
one favorable opportunity, dashed into
a thicket and was gone.
An otter was captured in this same
neighborhood last winter. and this
gives additional credence to Ford's re-
cital of his experience as it is believed
that this is the mate Of the animal
captured.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
Aiding the Poor.
Chester Times.

Chester Times.
Dropping a dollar into the contri-
button basket for the relief of the poor
is a praiseworthy act. yet there is no
special praise due the man who has
dollars to spare. 1t may simply be an
easy and convenient way to solve his
conscience with the belief that he has
actually done something the Almighty
will approve and mark up to his credit.
If he wants to really aid the deserving
and the hungry, let him go among
them and get in touch with their lives
and he Will not wait until the basket
comes around. nor satisfy his consci-
ence with a basket contribution. The
man does not know what giving is until
he has come in contact with real need,
"Ye have done II unto me" is not the
performance Of an ACT at long range
and in the sight of the church congre-
cation.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
Personal and Pertinent

treasury official who has lust returned FROM NJ
30 IN 'es story 70 the Washington Herald illustrative
OF the effort Ct Pierpont Morgan the New York anan
eier to stop the financial depression
Jewish manufacturer had been operating his bust
ness Tor some time on credit His notes fell due early
IN November, and he went a bank TO get them 70.
hewea Though he had been a large depostor and was
SHOWN 10 De man Of scrupuous honesty the bank de-
cned to gunt him extension insisting that he should
pay his notes on the day they fell due This was inn,
possible aho bankruptcy stared him in the face re
went to friend and asked him what he should do
no pank VIII loan you a cent" said his adviser 81
nave 90 to Mr. Morgan and state your to him"
on ne won't do anything for me-" the manufacturer
responded, hopeiessy. But I'll try, anyhow"
MT Morgan received him courteously and istaraa 20
up the oanS r''"' anu rang
me you have declined grant him an extension % hi
notes, II as Just such people you who are making
shall make it my business TO ruin you"
Then the fnancer turned TO his caller
extend your notes" -"s 10
It was
Ex-senator William e. Chandler Of New Hampsbirs
PAID visit to Portsmouth while the Japanese Russian
Peoy conference was in progress says the Saturday
Some Of the local dgnitares took the Senator ont in
carriage 70 see the town. As they were riding the
Senator said: %" getting to be an old man now f,a
many years in public life where have bsd nv tass
Of strife have reached the point where all the old feuds
are forgotten have no word but OF praise for am, s
the men who have been associated with me or bave 6on
inns 80 ss =. Z ssyee ssa.s ~ s,r
there on that squarega
statue Of Hitz John Porter" Jul e"
'Fitz John Porter" shouted Chandler DO YOU mean
say tns city OF Portsmouth has erected statue 10
fltz John Porter that scoundrelly-"
And ne didn't stop for half an hour
Snlt we railroad agent at a suburban station in
s., oly saved the life Of a dignihed gentleman
malns LOT a train by pulling him from front of
SrouSh IRAN on another track. The dgnhed gentleman
, nis dignity Tor the moment and confused
S 10 80 - een SO as to forget that something was
70 te agent Following graceful impulse he thrust
ne n0 INTO ms pocket and drawing IL FORTH exclaimed:
NAN you've saved my life; here's half a dollar"
On never take payment for thing like that" an
the ~ es VI
cigar, anyway"
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

Those are queer stories about former Senator
Alice The tales say that the former senator does
not occupy the exalted position he once held at
the White House For while many euloeistic
stories proceeded from Washington REGARDING
Senator Alice, and it was difficult to tell Whether
or not Mr. Alice was still senator. To be sure
l nar. Anee was quick IN disclaiming any assump-
appears now to be disposition TO Law Mr.. Alice
upon the shelf. The process would be a tedious
one There IS still much life in the former SEN
ators political body. 9~D
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
What Chester Men viii Do.

Chester Times.
With a reduction OF wages facing
them. some Of the men in this town
will be forced to choose between giving
up their cigars or their church. AS
religion is the more expensive luxury
Of the two, the church must prepare
10 suffer.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
Fire Commissions Report

ings needing fire escapes and make a
report to Council. and If any place is
found not having proper fire escapes
or exits. the mayor should refuse a
license to such places"
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
No. LIkeIy to warm one.

Chicago Record Herald.
Jack Frost" is the name Of a new
temperance drink that has been intro
duced in Georgia. II can hardly be
expected to give much comfort to peo-
pie who feel the need Of something
hot.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

The cold weather seems to have frozen Ice
King c. w. Morse out of New York Il is be-
lieved that he is completely "down and out" He
therefore, joins company with others who have
been put in the down and out ranks" by his
manipulations.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

Hughes on the fourth ballot" is prediction
OF the Washington Post. The Post seeks to rival
odd Figgers" Grosvenor as political prophet,
but it is taking long chances
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

Fifty-hve degrees below zero in the Adiron-
dack mountains is a touch of real Arctic weather
in this country.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

Frederick the Great made satisfac.
tory meal on salt beef or pork and cab
bage.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

This nesp.per IL on sale reguieriy every newssanI
IN Wilmington and the principal towns IN inc So
Delaware; also at Broad Street station anu ~,
fourth and Chestnut Street Station. Phiiaaelp"3' 70
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

Gilbert s Jones. Business MANAGER
Fourth and Shipley Streets. wilmington Oela"ere
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

THE EVENING JOURNAL. tho United Press NcS.I
eesvieo received in its sdiroriul rooms 'Vo' '''~
pvfr
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
THE EVENING JOURNAL coMPANV'

Directors and sole stoekhoderas Robert .. es" .
Albert W. cummins Clement 2. Halam and Si0sV
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
TELEPHONES

Editorial Room-D. a A 90 Deimarvia lboS
Business Oface--D n A. 57b Demarvia' ESQ
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

New York ONCE: so4 Cambridge Bupdng. Corner fli''
Avenus and Thirty third Street
Chicago once: 81 Boyce Building
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

Advertising rates on application. -
No attention paid to unsigned COMMUNICATIONS
Evening journal., 1908-02-07

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
BY mail, postage prepaid, S300 year OF 20 oens .s
mopth payable Ia Advance carrier ak cents "e'
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
Rubber Boots for III!

Rubber Boots for u!
and good ones, cheaper
than trashy kind in the long run.
Boys and Girls Shoes
$I.23-SoIid all over.
Sizes 3 to S IL and n to 2.
Mems $3.50 Glazed Kid Shoes
for $2.35.
S2.25 Box Calf Shoes for $l.97.
Splendid Quality.
SLAB for all Solid Shoes.
Ladies' $500 and $3.50 Shoes
for $l.65, just a small lot
SI.50 for Solid Vici Kid Special
Shoes.
.F0RMAN'S. No No 10 1. East
Between Market and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
The Evening Journal
POUNDED 1855.

Entered at the Postofnce at wilmington Dell as
second-clsss matter.
Republican Newspaper published daily. every after
except Sundays. by
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
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7;SsEF8Ss
N. w. Cor. Ninth and Market SIS.
Wilmington, Del.
THE SAFE DEPOSIT

THE SAFE DEPOSIT
BOXES in the vaults of
this Company are abso-
lutely burglar and fire
proof and afford protec-
ton to valuable papers and
jewelry that can be Sc
cured in no other way.
The annual rental is small
compared with he service
rendered. Call and see
them.
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
$4,000

Not Subject to Call Interest payable June lst Dec 1st
Evening journal., 1908-02-07
FINANCIAL

Capital Lat
Authorized Par Bids Ask Sale
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27
PASSING OF THE vANDERBILTs.
Family Nearly Extinct as a Railroad
Factor.
Brooklyn Eagle.

brooklyn Eagle.
Burton ]. Hendricks contributes an inter-
esting article to tho November number of
McClure'S Magazine, relative to the Van
derbilt control OF the great railroad prop
critics grouped under the title of the Van
derbilt roads.
According to this article. the Wander
bilts nave practically abdicated. While the
present head Of the family. William K.
Vanderbilt, is yet in actual control, 1t is
set forth that he is 90 only through his
own holdings and those OF his allies like
John Pierpont Morgan. who Yields the
proxies OF European stockholders.
After tracing the growth of the great
railroad system under the efforts of the
founder of the family, Cornelius Wander
bilt, commonly called the Commodore"
1t is shown that when the properties were
turned over to William H. Vanderbilt, his
son, the majority OF the stock and bonds
Of these properties was actually held in
ownership by the Vanderbilts. William II.
Vanderbilt is credited with having ad-
vanced the fortune placed in his control
from $4,000, 900. it's value when the COM
modore died, to $500, 10000. its value when
william H. Vanderbilt died.
The railroad system was greatly en-
larged under William H., but during his
career he was forced to let the actual
ownership Of the New York Central & Hud-
son River section go from his hands. But
he held actual control through his own
ership in fact Of the Lake Shore & Michi-
gan. This was the situation when he died
and II further sets forth that his death
resulted from the strain Of carrying these
great properties.
nh 49,.
Of tho deaths of William II. Vanderbilt and
OF Cornelius Vanderbilt is due to the neces-
sity felt by magazine writer's to find a
cause for events at any hazard, the better
to account for them to their readers.
On the death Of william H., Cornelius,
his son. became the head of the family. and
in the control OF the Vanderbilt holdings
he controlled the entire system. No changes
we're made under his management except
on the lines Of development. But 1t is as
serted that he, too. died as the result of
the strain in caring for the Vanderbilt
empire. He was succeeded by William X.
Vanderbilt, his brother, who is yet in ap-
parent control.
Under william ks lead the system was
much enlarged. especially in taking by lease
the Boston & Albany. During all Of the
years OF the domination Of Cornelius, the
third. and William X, the key to the
maintenance Of control was the ownership
OF the Lake Shore. Mr.. Hendricks says
that now William X. has surrendered con-
troll Of that keystone road by turning the
stock held by him into the bonds Of the
road. He is credited with saying both
my father and brother died Of apoplexy.
I DO not propose to end that way" SO, Mr.
Hendricks concludes that when william
X. dies or steps out 'the Vanderbilt fam.
fly will cease to be a power in American
railroad management"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-27

and It is dificult to foresee how Bel
GUM can carry out it's plans OF be-
coming a great African power without
coming in conflict with other earth
hungry nations. Although the neutral
lty of Belgium was guaranteed by a
treaty between Great Britain, Austria,
Prussia and Russia in 1881, its indie
%pendence has been repeatedly threat
ened. Napoleon III tried to get pos
session OF the country before 1870 by
a deal with Germany to balk Prussia
in its aggrandizement, but England In
terfered. and the jealousy of the
powers has ragged ever since. For more
than twenty years Belgium has been
laboring assiduously at a scheme of de-
tense, but its greatest safety lies in
the jealousy of it's neighbors, all of
whom desire to take over Belgium yet
prefer to have it's neutrality preserved
rather than see 1t under the flag of a
rival power.