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Evening journal., 1908-09-22
SCHOOL FRATERNITIEs.

1 N CHICAGO and in other cities the public
Il school authorities are having trouble with
what they call School fraternities." These are
organizations OF girls and boys, limited in num-
bers. They have their badges, their secrets-full
of mystery for them-and some of them have
their meeting places. They differ somewhat from
the literary societies in that the social element
predominates in the fraternities. The Chicago
school authorities profess to great evil in
these organizations. They tend, they say, to the
suppression of the democratic spirit that should
prevail among young Americans The school au-
thorities are trying to abolish them, but the
pupils are resisting and in some instances there
have been Strikes" of pupils because of the adj
verse action of the boards of education.
The school fraternities are an outgrowth of the
college Greek letter fraternities which organ
lied in every prominent university and college
throughout the country, except Princeton. The
ban has been upon them at Princeton, with the
consequence that the students organize their
cial clubs and cliques that serve the purpose of
the Greek letter fraternties.
The attempt to stamp out such fraternities,
whether in colleges in schools, is Just about as
sensible as it would be to start movement to
crush all the fraternal organizations in the world
of grown-up men.
Men and women and boys and girls will select
their companions and have their own social set,
and what matters it if set calls itself by some
high flown name and has few mysteries
The school authorities, when necessary should
have careful supervision the fraternites, but
there is no reason why such organizations should
be forbidden.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Personal and Pertinent

where is Frank? want to see Frank right awayl"
said breezy stranger who called Republican National
Headquarters +he other day
What is his other name?7 asked doorkeeper.
Hitchcock Frank Hitchcock! schoolmate of minel
Used TO play marbles and shoot craps with him Show
right awayi"
In due Of time the stranger received by the
National Chairman.
SAY. Frank got to go to Albany and haven,t got
the price. Lemme have a hve spot!"
The visitor was able to catch the first train to Al
bany-New York Evening Sun.
Diabolo did last long and indeed never took
as II did In Paris and extent in London Last
spring and at the beginning of the a good many
cureh We're TO De seen playing II hereabout but
one is scarcely to be found Some the department
stores employed demonstrators teach the game 10
customers, but TO little effect
It's too simple pleasure and too tame a game for
Americans to take greatly it, said an observer "And
furthermore few have the patience to learn the little
balancing rick'-New York Sun.
Mr. Edison" said OF the great inventors assist
ants is going to abandon commercial and go IN for
pure science. He wl.drop electricity for time In favor
Of chemistry He hopes that in these new fields he vim
become a crank. W "'
Mr. Edison believes. you know that overmucb re-
search-research that has practical or commercial
end in view-tends make a man eccentric For exsro
pie ne points to friend in Flushing lifelong student Of
This old man. a retired musician whenever there
comes ring az the doorbel goes to the door h,ssf
bottle OF INK IN his hand Without word of warning
ne throws the INK over his visitors coat Then answer
70 the visitors protests. he laughs and SAYS
Nonsense! It's all right Come this way I have
something 10 show you"
He leads his guest the kitchen dips rag into a
bottle Of cleansing fluid Of his invention and rub
bng briskly the ink k-stained garment he rattes away
gbly a vender:
This liquid is not corrosive. removes cleans and
dissipates, with one application, all stains smears
grease. paint-and for ten minutes or more
This old man rarely. n these inhy coats
to their original condition every failure he saws re
stsz. Ton
Evening journal., 1908-09-22

Governor Smith, of Georgia, has signed the
convict lease bill, that has been enacted by the
Legislature of that State which called in
special session to consider the infamous system
under which the convicts were farmed out to con-
tractors. The ill-treatment of these convicts
who were leased with the simple proviso OF board
and sleeping quarters, has long been denounced,
and the credit of the new law belongs to the
women of the Empire State of the South, who
have waged a successful war against the Georgia
form of modern slavery. The system has been
followed in the State since 1906, the State receiv-
ing $Ioo year for the lease of the convicts.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Mr. Honan Auitatnd.

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL
The tone Of cheerfulress effected by
those Republican newspapers that
would stand for the party III the devii
was on the ticket" CEVENING JOUR
NAL included. pardon mel does not
fool the American people this time.
In to-night's issue OF the JOURNAL
we find an authorizes article 'Bryan
Can DO No Harm" page .. secood
column. which bears such a close
resemblance 10 your editorial, Bryan
Scare" Is on. that It would lead many
to believe that they were both written
bv the same pen. and that you were
ashamed to saw Of Mr. Bryan editoli-
allv what YOU said Of him in an ir-
responsible news note.
The BRYAN scare is on, and as you
so deftiv nut II the scare is all with
the Republicans for fear Mr.. Bryan
will be elected. But IL Is only with
those Republicans who have grown
financially fat 70 the bursting poins,
and know they viii have to do some
thing for what they get il Mr.. Bryan
Is elected.
Yes. the scare Is on, and don't hear
so much talk among workmen. mean
ing in this instance mechanics and
lakorers. concerning the empty dinner
pals thev would have 20 carry-in the
morning. mean should Mr.. Bryan
be elected as we did in years gone by.
for they know that their dinner pals
are now empty-laid away on the shelf.
in fact. until they secure another job.
after having elected the Democratic
candidate next November. THE
EVENING JOURNAL has alluded to
the great number of men who are out
Of work on more than one occasion.
depressed periods. etc. etc, thrown in.
but failed TO state the fact that thit
condition occurred after five years OF
McKinlevism and six years of. the
Rcoseveitian period.
You advocate the election Of Nr
Taft in one line Of to-night's editorial
Evening journal., 1908-09-22

and state In the next "PeoDle are tired
of the depressed times, from which we
are slowly recovering IN the next. BLt
would like you to tell tho readers
of THE EVENING. JOURNAL. my,
self included. who or what system Is
responsible for the depressed times
from which we are slowly recovering.
And tell us why you don't call then.
hard times" as you would be most
likely TO do if YOU could lay 1t to the
door OF a Democratic administration.
You saw Mr.. BRYAN will appoint his
friends TO Cabinet positions. and go on
10 tell us that the bost men in TIE
Democratic party are not friendly to
Mr.. Bryan. / want to say directly
that there are as honest men in the
Democratic party who are friendly to
Mr.. BRYAN as yourself or Mr. Taft. and
perhaps as capable Of administering to
the needs Of the people. But, after
all. Mr.. Editor. from your own view
point. there NAV be great many men
who are now known Of as Republicans
who reallv are tired not only Of de-
pressed times-which occurred under
Republican rule-but deem it unneces-
sary to place an Injunction Bill"
(Taft) in the saddle to interpret the
plank concocted by the 'Moonface
politicians" who always agree and do
something Cfor themselves), at Chi
cago.
ANYWAY. Mr.. Editor. I would say:
IT would appear to be more Christian
like for each one of US to be satisfied
with a pan Of mush, knowing that
everyone else had the same even with
Mr.. Bryan as President. if you will.
than for some Of us to chase the seas
in quest Of pleasure, in palatially fitted
yachts, while others cannot enjoy the
pleasures Of a rowboat; ride in palace
cars while others must steal rides on
freight trains or eat turkey while
others haven't even mush.
So Quit duibbling about what would
occur if Mr. Mr. Mr.. Bryan q mean),
is elected. for you know that Mr..
Rockefeller would smack Mr.. Taft as
he did Mr.. Roosevelt should he at
tempt to work a hardship on the
plunderers who are not only making
the working men carry a scanty supply
of food in their dinner pals, but ars
despoiling the Republican party Of
whatever good it. ever did possess.
Yours,
VIM. ]. Hogan.
Wilmington. September 21.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Tuesday. september g, I9os.
CAMPAIGN IN NEW YORK.

VNT ITH the nomination of Governor Hughes
Wv by the Republicans OF New York State
and that OF Lieutenant Governor Chanler by the
Democrats the campaign in New York will be
fought with a vigor as has not been witnessed in
the Empire State for many years. Governor
Hughes's denomination was secured by direct
command of the people, who went over the
wishes of the political bosses and determined
that the chief magistrate of the State should be
rewarded for the services he had rendered. On
tn other hand the Democratic State convention,
manipulated by the New York city and Brooklyn
BOSSES in conjunction with "Fingy" Corners, the
upstate boss have nominated colorless, but
respectable, candidate in the person of Lieuten-
ant-Covernor Chaner The platforms of the par
ties differ widely. One-the Republicans pro-
gressive and straightforward-the other the
Democratic is reactive in all its tendencies.
The Democratic platform breathes the spirit Of
the Judge Parker element in the party. 1t has
the air and flavor of Wall street. 1t assails the
public utilities commission, the step taken by
Governor Hughes in an effort to regulate the
public service corporations in the interest of the
people. 1t contains other features all of reac-
tionary tendency. 1t does not purpose to inter
fere with business of a public or private nature
If its spirit were breathed into actuality, embod
led into laws, it would leave the giant public ser
vice corporations of the city to do as they
pleased, which means that they would be per
mitted to ride roughshod over the rights of indi-
NluudiS anu NOnuOl lnS SONSluNucHl Ol NtW
York State.
With the reactionary forces behind Mr.
Chanler, and with the gambling and the
criminal element lined up for the Democratic
nominee the Democrats of New York will be
able to put up a hard fight and Governor
Hughes will have by no means walk-over His
staunch supporters in New York realize this con-
dition, and are preparing for fierce battle at the
polls. On the side it will be Governor
Hughes and the decent element of the State that
desires to see good government, and on the other
side will be the hosts of the predatory Wall
street corporations of New York-the Ryans and
the Belmonts, and all the element that financed
the disastrous campaign Of Judge Parker
1t is interesting to note the attitude of Mr.
Bryan in this combat. In New York he has
linked his fortunes with those whom he has here
tofore condemned. He has made bedfellows of
Murphy and Conners and Pat" McCarren, ana
they are all riding in the same car The Demo
cratic candidate has become a lightning change
artist to suit expediency. But behind Hughes
are the forces of good, and they it seems TO rs,
are certain to triumph in the battle Doubtless
an effort will be made TO trade off Bryan and to
knife Hughes, but the defeat of Hughes would
be national calamity. Both Hughes and Taft
should carry the Empire State.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
The Towering Giants.

New YORK Press
When you refer to the great strug-
gle of 1908 II does not mean the same
thing to baseball cranks that It does
to the citizens already heated by the
excitement Of the presidential con-
test II means the stirring battle be-
tween New York. Chicago and Pitts
burg for the championship pennant
Of the National League.
Men who have never seen a game on
the diamond are going to the Polo
Grounds Residents who could not
for their lives explain Bryan's per-
centage scheme of trusts, or why 16
to ] was a mistake II not a crime, or
what is the difference between a ratio
and a Massachusetts, ballot. can tell
you precisely how many more points
must be won before the coveted bit Of
bunting is cinched for the Giants.
After brilliant fight Pittsburg was
lately set back in the race by the
splendid team which Manager Nc
Graw has collected together this year.
II remains for the persistent preten-
sions Of Mr.. Chances young gladia-
tors TO be denied IN the test which the
Chicago series brings this week. In
asmuch as the Cubs have taken the
measure Of the Giants az critical
stages Of the exciting contest the
week should furnish some Of the rarest
fun ever enjoyed by those Of our sport
loving population who like to take their
eXercise-save by way Of lung devel-
opment-vicariously on the diamond.
This has been a golden year Cor
American sport. and baseball has
given generously TO the glittering fund
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
ENTHUSIASM AT HARRINGTON.

HE fact that although there was great
- crowd at the Bryan meeting at Harrington
there was but little enthusiasm or applause dur
ing the speech of the "Commoner" has doubtless
caused surprise to Bryan and explanations have
been in order. As fact. we must admit thar
audiences down the, State do not become hilar-
ious even under provocation. The Kent and Sus-
delegates in political conventions are usually
as well behaved the attendants at church
meeting But there may be other reasons for
lack OF enthusiasm at the Democratic Harring-
ton meeting There have been so many changes
IN the partys opinions that it is hard for the
average man to adjust himself to them.
Only few months ago the Democrats of the
lower counties were informed that the only sal
walton OF the party was in the nomination of
Judge Gray for president and that the nomina-
ton OF Mr. Bryan meant a third certain defeat
OF him and the breaking Of the party into frag-
ments
Now, # they believed this, how could those at
the meeting become hilarious in the presence of
the arguments OF the man who according to the
Delaware leaders of few weeks ago, was the
Evening journal., 1908-09-22

obstacle to Democratic success in the country.
OF course there was nothing particularly at
tractive to these Democrats in the State ticket
The State ticket was nominated regardless of the
feelings of the rank and file Of the Democrats
The old reactionary element of the Democratic
party is in full control in the State, and the farm
ers were ignored in the State convention
When one delegate from West Dover hundred
tried to secure membership on the State commit
tee he was tossed out, perhaps, because he sup
ported DAILY for attorney-general In the face of
these things it was not to be expected that the
people would be enthusiastic even if they were
inclined to be.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Harvey-AIfrey.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized
on Wednesday last at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. S. Alfrey near Cowantown. Nd.
when their daughter, Miss Adah Margaret
became the bride Of John Perkins Harvey
son OF Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Harvey of
Childs, Md.
Miss Ethel Pedigree. Of Camden. ~ j..
was bridesmaid and L. S. r. Ward. Jr.
was best man.
The bridal party entered the parlor at
o'clock TO the strains Of the wedding
march played by Miss Edith Harvey. Of
Childs.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. b. J. Brinkama. Of Zion Presbyterian
Church, in the presence of about one hun
dred guests. The bride wore a gown of
crepe de chine over taffeta, made Princess
entrain and carried a large boquet of
brides roses
The bridesmaid wore a gown OF white
embroidered batiste and carried pink car
nations. Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey will live
at Childs
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Notes and Comments

Shall the people much the question with
the esteemed Democrats just shall the people
put up the dough to the campaign.-Philadephia
Press.
The war against unnecessary noises should be
right political camps-Atlanta Constitution
An Ohio man has written 21000 words postcard
but probably the who sorted the mail found time
to read them.-Detroit Free Press.
Women lawyers in Paris have caused CONSERVATION in
the profession by advertising contrary all approved
ethics Stfl while IL may be unprofessonal, it shows
that the women keen enough logical brains to
cognize the necessity OF keeping up 10 date-Batmore
American. ,
Mr Hearst seems 10 be deriving considerable pleasure
from trying it on Candidate Observation-Disclosures rri-
bnne.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Poverty Has Its ADVANTAGE.

Huntsville (Texas) Post Item.
A man on the wane Of life observes
that poverty has advantages and ad-
versity its uses. II you are poor you
can wear out your old clothes. You
are excused from calls, you are not
troubled with many visitors, bores do
not disturb you. spongers do not haunt
your tables, brass bands do not sere-
made YOU No one thinks Of present
ing you with a testimonial. No store
keeper irritates you by asking you. 'Is
there anything I can do for your" Beg
ging letter writer's do not bother you.
Flatterers do not fiatter you. You are
saved many debts and pany a decep-
ton. And lastly. IL you have a true
friend in the world you are sure 10
know It In a short space Of time by
him not deserting you.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Editorial Opinion
Typewrltins BY Wireless.


New York American.
From Europe comes the information
that Hans Knudson. a Danish inventor,
has successfully operated a typewriter
by wireless telegraphy. If this be true
there shall come woe to hundreds Of
thousands Of young men and women
all over the world.
But one wonders as to the correct
ness Of the report. And If II prom
ises to supplant the typist with the
yellow hair or the stenographer with
the brown locks or the young lady
with the auburn tresses--each and
every one with smiles and who give
daintiness and add cleanliness to an
ofiice--weh. the average person will
hope that Mr.. Knudson's scheme will
prove a failure.
What American business office de-
sires a wireless, ether hand at the
typewriter, rafting away without the
blue eyes and the soft, little hand?
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
EdEIlI1 IlI!JTH
To Enlarge EreIaht House.

MILTON, Sept. 22.-Residents of the
town were delighted today to learn
that the NJ. D. & V. Railroad intended
erecting large addition 10 its freight
house here. The house will be used
as storage building, as well as ship
ping station, and is necessary on ac-
count of the large increase in freight
which is going out Of town every day.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22

The Standard Oil developments again surround
Senator Bailey, of Texas, and there is a report
that the senator's resignation will be asked for.
But it is hardly probable that Bailey will retire.
lie fought out his battle before the people Of
Texas and won showing that the Texas bark at
the corporations is more dangerous than its bite.
AS Governor Haskell also is involved, the Demo-
Gratis do not seem to be gaining much by the
Standard Oil exposures.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
mo-

9 This is our best advice TO
those persons who feel in
clined. upon promise OF
euoimous profits, to invest in
certain stocks and bonds now
being freely offered.
q Don't be nisled, Is many
have been, unfortunately, bv
catchy circulars and Other
advertising mediums propos-
ing to give you the first op-
portunity 10 share in the rich
harvest of an entirely new
venture.
q Any of our patrons desir-
ing to invest in Gilt-edged
Securities can receive the
latest and most reliable in
iormation on the subject at
our Office.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for
the peoples column will not be
printed. Names Of contributors 10
the column will not be printed. but
must be furnished THE EVENING
JOURNAL as an evidence OF good
faith on the part OF the contributor.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Brother Kills

Brother Kills Brother With Gun.
DELMAR. Sept. 1O.-Cieorge Winder.
years of age, was shot and instantly
killed by his brother. aged 10 years.
while playing with gun at the home
Of Levin Gale. near Salisbury
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.
The United Publishers Association

The Puhishers Bulletin, official organ Of the United
THE WIIlAfI NGToN EVENING .JOuRNAL has "a "a
guaranteed circulation Of than l0O daily Wheh nus
been verified by examination"
The examination was made by Koppell gen,
association who offers 70 wager sV1
o money. undertake prove that the EVEN
ING JOURNAL. has largest paid circulation Of any pa
printed in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22

Just at the time that Mr. Bryan is assailing The
steel corporation, which has system of dividing
Its profits with its employees, it is interesting TO
note that the corporation is preparing for a re-
sumption Of all It's plants, which will give EN-
ployment to 100000 men. The corporation has
sensibly decided not to await the result of the
election before resuming operations with full
force
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
Arrest Woman on Theft cbaros

SALISBURY. Nd. Sept 21.-Charg-
ed with stealing a horse and buggy
near Mardella Springs, Tom Smith
and Mrs. Messick. Of Laurel. were ar
rested in Salisbury today and COM
mitted to jail.
Evening journal., 1908-09-22
nIRTCTOR9-

DR.. J. A. Draper. Jr. j. wilkins Cooch
ID. Bf1nghurst, Jr. Willard saulsb,rv
J. Smith Brennan Robert r XVSeeiar
JCs. l. Carpenter John II DANNY
Otho Nowland Thos ~ Railab
John Bancroft Victor r VVooiiav
Franklin Taylor, Henry r. Tborcnse,
Sam1 X. Smith
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14

These fabrics certainly deserve a better fate, but it is just as import ant to us that they should be cleaned up as in the case of other goods All are the latest of the seasons new patterns and designs. Every yard big bargain at the sale price. FANCY SATIN STRIPE LOUISINE SILKS.
 Regular price 59c, Jan Sale Price
 ...... 46c yd PLAID SILKS.
 Only a small lot of these, regular
 price 39c, Jan Sale Price 29c yd FANCY SATIN STRIPE PLAID SILKS.
 Beautiful patterns for fancy
 waists, regular price 75c, Jan
 Sale Price .... =. ... 59c yd ALL SILK BLACK PEAU DE MESSALINE. Regular price 59c, Jan Sale Price
 ..... ...... 4Sc yd BLACK TAFFETA SILK. 19 inches wide, regular price 75c,
 Jan Sale Price ... 62c yd BLACK CHIFFON FINISH TAFFETA SILK. 30 inches wide. deep lustrous
 black, regular price $1.19, Jan
 Sale Price .. . S4c yd 86-INCH BLACK TAFFETA. Every yard warranted to wear,
 regular price s139 d yard. Jan
 Sale Price .... -. .. SLIP yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-14
DRESS GOODS and SILKS

ALL SILK BLACK PEAU DE CYGNE. 27 inches wide, regular price $1.19 yard, Jan Sale Price .. SOC yd NOVELTY WOOL DRESS SUITINGS. In neat check effects, regular price
 soc, Jan Sale Price .... 39c yd OUR ENTIRE LINE OF 75c NOVELTY DRESS GOODS. Jan Sale Price .... ..... 59c yd GRANITE CLOTH AND PANAMA SUITINGS. All wool, 50 inches wide, regular
 price S9c yard, Jan Sale Price
 ..... ...... 69c yd INVISIBLE CHECK WOOL 'SUITINGS. All wool of the finest grade. regu-
 lar price $l yard, Jan Sale GENUINE ENGLISH CHEVIOT SUITINGS. In plaids and fancy mixtures, reg
 ular price s1.25 a yard, Jan
 Sale Price ... .... .. S6c yd BROADCLOTHS. All wool. twilled back, in black
 and colors, 50 inches wide, reg
 ular price s1.19 a yard, Jan
 Sale Price .... .. SIC yd SPOT PROOF BROADCLOTHS. In black and colors, 50 inches
 wide, needs no sponging and
 guaranteed spot proof, regular
 price S2 a yard, Jan Sale Price
 -. .... -. .. S1.52 yd