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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29

Inc truck belt taxes IN the mainland
and several small islands. and Mr.. Wat
son says: 1T is possible to drive for
miles about Charleston without being a BILE
TO change the scene of growing cab
bages which meets the eyes. When there
is a variation from the dark sea green of
the ca bbage leaves ii is that of some
other truck crop. Land which could have
been bought ten years ago for a mere
song now sells at almost fabulous prices.
II II can be bought at all. The section is
traversed with many miles of railroad
track running through cabbage and po-
tato fields and at every mile. and in
soma instances. at less distance. are sta
ton platforms filed with barrels crates
and baskets of vegetables for shipment.
Cars are being constantly moved and the
places are scenes of much activity. Daily
shipments go out of Meggetts Zone of the
plantation stationsD amounting to several
hundred cars. and fast freight trains of
twenty-five or thirty cars filled with cab
bages. potatoes and other vegetables are
of daily occurrence during the shipping
season. in addition to the express bust
ness. which is of large proportions Re
><rigerator cars are now being largely
patronized. delivering the vegetables in
good form at distant destinations. In the
handling OF this tremendous business a
perfect system prevails. The farmers
and others who direct and control the
raising of these large crops and their
handling and shipment are men of ex-
piers and telephone operators. stenogra-
piers and clerks are employed In large
numbers. and the correspondence is
heavy. But the work is of an immediate
character. and the close and businesslike
attention which is given to IL accounts
In measure. for the success of the truck
movement. Much of the truck is sold to
buyers right on the platforms or in the
fields. but large quantities are also ship
ped TO commission men. That such a
measure of success attends the truck in
dustry around Charleston speaks we'll for
the soil. climate. character of the men In
control, and the facilities employed in
building up and promoting the industry
F., The Leaders of the Industry.
. Mr. Watson gives the following men In
this district as the largest producers in
their respective lines in the world:
Norman Fl. Bitch. largest grower OF
ea bbage plants. 1000 acres. began poor
man working for small wages in 1891
II costs S11OO0O annually to cultivate his
trop. His daily telegraph bill during the
dripping season is 500.
william c. Geraty, largest shipper OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29

Lot of about $50 Taffeta Silk Underskirts;
brown and two-tone shades; extra good quality silk;
fed and peated, with extra dust rule. The value 4
is positively So. 50. For Monday. .............. !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-29

Congress to Consider Tuberculosis.
The International Congress on Tubercu-
lesis will convene in Washington Sep
TENDER q next and will be in session
Evening journal., 1908-05-06

the carroding through Of a 4S-inch steel
main by the East Jersey Water Com
pany at Newark. There was a genera
discussion of the life Of iron and steel
pipe and Mayor Wilson said iron pipe
has a life of from 150 to 200 years
Before the hearing ended Mr.. Leisen
asked the mayor If he cared TO give
the source OF his information for the
intimation that the e. A. Gillespie Com
pany and the East Jersey Water Com
pany are practically the same. The
Mayor said he is not in a position TO
say so. Mr.. Leisen said he had wired
to the Gillespie Company and Mr.. Gil
lespie had wired back that he is not
connected directly or indirectly. nor has
he been, with the East Jersey Water
Company. Mr.. Leisen will try to learn
whether the East ersey Water Com
pany has an interest in the Gillespie
Company. which makes the steel water
mains.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Az Good as a Porter.

II is curious how many people are in
ignorance OF simple little facts in con
nection with everyday life which
would save them a large amount OF
unnecessary labor and fatigue. Take
the case OF carrying a heavy bag or
portmanteau. for instance. We all
know the annoying way in which it
knocks against our legs and the almost
intolerable ache in the arm that is sup
porting the burden. Few people are
aware, however. that by folding a cou-
pie Of newspapers and putting them
under ones armpit a large amount Of
the strain and Inconvenience is imme-
diately removed Try It next time you
are hurrying to catch a rain.-Pear-
sons Weekly.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Deaths

John Fox.
Albert B. Donnelly.
Catherine Mcmahon.
Martha F. Lancaster
Rachel Ann Moore.
Caroline e. Philips,
William n. Lukens.
Joseph Robinson.
PHILIPS-On fifth month, sixth, Car
oline r. Philips in her 77th year.
Funeral sixth day, Fifth month,
eighth, D. m, at the residence OF her
son, william c. Philips, 81 Franklin
street, Wilmington. Interment private.
LUKENS-On May 5th, 1908, william
II. Lukens, aged 43 years.
Relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at the residence OF his father,
Henry Lukens, Rockland, Del, on Fri
day afternoon, May sth. 1908, at 2.sO
o'clock. Interment Centre Meeting
burying ground.
ROBINSON-At Marshallton, Del, on
May 5th, 1908, Joseph Robinson, aged
63 years.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited TO attend the funeral SER
vices at his late residence, Marshall-
9Th, 1908, at 2 o'clock. Interment Red
Clay Creek Cemetery. -
DoNNELLY-In this city, on May 4th,
1908, Albert B., son Of Charles f.
and Mary c. Donnelly, in his 11th
year.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at his parents residence, No. sol
West Sixth street, on Thursday after
noon. May 7th, at 2.SO o'clock. Inter
ment private.
Fox-In this city, on May 8. 1908, John
Fox.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence
of his son. Frank Fox. 200 South Jack
son street. on Thursday morning, at 0
O'clock Solemn requiem mass at
Church Of Sacred Heart Interment
Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
AN OLD eORMANDIzER.
One Man Who Lived That He MlaI
Cip,,,tv Eat .nd nrinL

One Man Who Lived That He Might
Simply Eat and Drink.
In a little yellowed English maga-
zine, deted April, 1904, l came across
the following amusing scrap:
If the Duke Of Q. does not extend
his life 70 a still longer period, It will
not be for want of culinary comforts
and those other succulent arts by
which longevity is best promoted. Bis
grace's sustenance is thus daily admin
istered:
"At IN the morning he regales In a
warm milk bath perfumed with aim
ond powder. where he takes his coffee
and a buttered muffin, and afterward
retires to bed He rises about and
breakfasts on cafe au lait with new
laid eggs just parboiled; at IL he is
presented with two warm jellies and
rusques; at he takes a veal outlet a
la Maintenon; at jellies and eggs re-
peat; at cup OF chocolate and
rusques; at 7:30 he takes a hearty din
ner from high seasoned dishes and
makes suitable libations Of claret and
madeira; at 10 tea, coffee and mullins;
at - sups or a roast poulet with a
plentiful solution Of lime punch; at
In the morning he retires to bed in
high spirits and sleeps till 3. when his
man cook, to the moment, waits upon
him In person with a hot and savory
veal outlet, which, with a potauon Of
wine and water, prepares him for fur
ther repose that continues generally
uninterrupted till the morning sum
mons to his lacteal bath.
'In this routine Of living comforts
are the four and twenty hours invaria-
bly, divided, so that If his grace does
not know, with Sir Toby Belch, that
our life is composed Of four elements
he knows at least, with Sir Ague
Cheek. that 1t consists in eating and
drinking "-London Chronicle.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
TRAINED NURSE.
Remarks About Nourl.hIna Food.

"A physicians wife gave me a pack
age OF Grape-Nuts one day, with the
remark that she was sure 1 would find
the food very beneficial, both for my
own use and for my patients I was
particularly attracted to the food, as at
that time the weather was very hot
and appreciated the fact that Grape
Nuts requires no cooking.
1.-The food was deliciously crisp and
most inviting to the appetite. After
making use of IL twice a day for three
or four weeks. discovered that It was
a most wonderful invigorator. 1 used
to suffer greatly from exhaustion,
headaches and depression OF spirits.
My work had been very trying at times
and indigestion had set in.
NOW / am always we'll and ready
for any amount of work, have an
abundance of active energy, cheerful
ness and mental poise. I have proved
TO my entire satisfaction that this
change has been brought about by
Grape-Nuts food.
"The fact that 1t is predigested IL a
very desirable feature. I have had
many remarkable results in feeding
Grape-Nuts to my patients. and can
not speak too highly of the food. My
friends constantly comment on the
change in my appearance. I have
gained pounds since beginning the
use of this food" There's a Reason"
Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs
Ever read the above letter7 A new
ono appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
GETS A TROLLEY
ROAD FOR $500
Il. R. BringhurSt Buys in
MiddIetOWn & Odessa
Road for BOndhOIderS

The property Of the Odessa and Mid
dletown Railway Company, consisting
Of three miles of track between the
towns, two cars, barns. etc, was sold
at public sale at the Court House this
morning to II. r. Bringhurst, Jr.. for
$500. The sale was made clear OF
all membranes. 1t was understood
that Mr.. Bringhurst represented the
bond holders.
The sale was on foreclosure proceed
ings instituted by the Integrity Title
Insurance, Trust and Safe Deposit Com
pany, the bond holders to satisfy
mortgage Of $4,000 against the pro-
perty. David Marvel, master, affected
the sale. The trolley road was built
five years ago, but never proved a good
investment. It was operated only per-
iodically. and in recent years one car
was sufficient to meet the trafic de.
mands. William H. Polk built the road.
believing It would become an import
ant link Of state trolley line.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
POSTAGE STAMP CHEATS.
Foolish Persons Who Run the Risk Of
Going to Prison.

SttS ~ NfAoeNs
''You would be surprised" said a
postofice clerk, "at the efforts people
make to avoid the payment of postage
And quite often it is not the work Of
children either. The most common
trick is to take the stamp that has been
cancelled by hand and the impression
Just touches the edge of the stamp
After pricking the marked edge with a
pin or cutting it with a pair of shears
to resemble the punctured edge of the
stamp or tearing away that part the
stamp is put on an envelope for an
other voyage. All these are placed In
the hands of postal inspectors for In
vestigatiOn.
"Others try to give the impression
that a stamp had been put on an en-
velope and become loose and lost in
transit by sticking a stamp on the en-
velope and then pulling it with part Of
the envelope sticking to it OF again.
These as well as underpaid letters, un-
less they have a foreign destination,
where postage is then collected, are
marked Returned for postage and
sent back to the sender. Second class
matter. as a roll of newspapers. is Of
ten sealed against inspection by hav-
ing the stamps overlap the cover.
Whether foreign or not II is returned
for postage. When 1t again shows up,
the mistake rectihed, upon inspection
1t is usually found to contain written
letters, photographs (unmounted), jew.
elry, merchandise Of all kinds, making
the package underpaid; hence It is
again returned
'But the limit OF foolishness comes
when person tries to efface the In
delible ink from the stamp and with
half the features of the stamp missing
or rubbed away and some Of the ink
still remaining affixes It 10 an envelope,
with the address of the sender upon
the back to facilitate investigation.
This. though. is stretching it a lit
tie too much: A postcard that had been
put through a canceling machine and
delivered to the addressee had the
canceling impression and the address
scratched of with the aid of a sharp
knife and a new address substituted
and a written message pasted on the
reverse side. New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
CLEVER FISHERMEN.
Odd Methods Of the Indians on the
Sault Ste. Marie.


On the sault Ste. Marie the Indians
have novel method Of catching white
fish. Two Indians go with a canoe into
the rapids. one occupies the bow and
one the stern. The latter uses a pad
die to keep the boats head upstream.
The former has a pole with which to
steady the boat standing upright in
his place.
They take with them a dipnet four
feet in diameter attached to a pole or
handle fifteen feet long This is placed
ready to the hand of the Indian In the
bow. The fishing is done at the foot
Of the rapids where the water boils
and tumbles furiously.
With his pole the Indian In the bow
holds the canoe or let's it foat steadily
sidewise. now up a little perhaps and
then down, but always under perfect
control. The Indian gazes constantly
into the water. which is often ten feet
deep where they are fishing and the
depths Of which no white man was
ever yet able to school his eye to pene-
trate.
Suddenly be selzes the net by the
handle with one hand. still manipulate
ing the boat with the other and plunges
the net into the water. perhaps ten feet
away. thrusting It to the bottom. Then
he gives It a peculiar twist, draws II
up and turns out into the boat often
as many as half a dozen whitefsh
weighing from three to five pounds.
These Indian fishermen are unerring
in casting their nets, and It is not an
uncommon thing for them to capture
300 whitedsh in a day. How they are
able to see the fish in the bottom OF
the rapids is a mystery no one has yet
been able to fathom.-Pearson's Week
lv
Evening journal., 1908-05-06

Pure air; pure food;
pure water; pure soap.
They are of almost
equal Importance.
We cannot tell you
where or how to get pure
air, pure food or pure
water.
But we can tell you
where to get pure soap:
Ivory Soap-at your
grocer's.
Ivory Soap
SO 1900 Per Gent. Pure.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
TRIED TO ROB
The POSTMASTER

The thieves who have been keeping
the residents of Townsend awake for
the last six nights, tried to enter the
home Of Thomas Lattomus, he town
postmaster, last night Being unable
to force open a pack door in the post
masters house, the thieves broke a
pane of glass in front window after
forcing open the window. Mr.. Latto-
mus was awakened by the noise. and
got down stairs in time to see the two
thieves escaping.
The town people are thinking of or
ganizing a company Of brave menl 20
round up the thieves They have ter
rorlzed the neighborhood for a week.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
MEMORIAL TO
GEN. DAGWORTHY
Inscription Selected for MOnu-
msnt Erected by The
State

The committee to frame an inscription
for the monument to be erected at Prince
Georges Chapel, near Dagsboro, in Sus-
sex county, has decided upon the words
to be craven upon the big stone memorial.
Postmaster Henry c. Conrad Of this city
is chairman of the committee on inscrip-
tlon, and the words selected are;
General John Dagsworthy. 172l-17s4. A
gallant soldier Of three wars. Ever faith.
ful to church and state. Erected by the
State Of Delaware, 19Os".
The Dagworthy Commission, composed
Of prominent Delawareans. will have tie
monument erected by May 20 and It viii
be unveiled with imposing ceremonies on
May 30. 1t is being made by William
Davidson in this city.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
A R.asnn Enr Thanks.

The impecunious authors wife was
trying on a new dress and endeavoring
to observe the hang Of it by means Of
a round mirror on top Of a high chiffo-
nier. Every woman will appreciate
what that means.
"Oh. dear" she exclaimed as she
thought with some pathos. II haven't
seen the bottom Of my skirt since l
was married"
Her husband looked up. brute that he
was, and remarked:
"Well. you can thank your lucky
stars for that t"-New York Press.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
HECTOR TO SPEAK
AT UNION CHURCH

Tomorrow night In Union NJ. z.
Church. Fifth and Washington streets,
Rev. John II. Hector. THE Black
Knight" viii deliver his popular lee
ture. "The Great Queens Diamond
Jubilee" dealing with his experiences
and impressions on a visit to the
English Court and elsewhere in his
travels abroad. Mr.. Hector's fame as
an orator and story-teller is well
known in this locality in the past have
proved him to be a platform speaker
of rich merit. The Wilmington Anti
license Committee have secured Mr..
Hector for this appearance. and will be
glad TO welcome all the friends OF
temperance to the lecture
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Paid peath Claim Quickly.

wish to thank the National Pro-
tective Legion, of Waverly. New York,
through its genial Manager. Mr.. A.
Willis, and Mr.. Miles Bortner, Secre-
tary Of Legion No. $40, of Wilmington,
Delaware, for the prompt payment OF
my claim, Of $115S.s7, on the death OF
my son Harry c. Welch, who met with
a sad accident at Kiamensi, which re
suited in his death. My claim was paid
in full without question in eight days
1 heartily recommend this company TO
anyone contemplating insurance.
Katherine Welch, Mother,
Marshallton, Dell
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
Tn. Hat He Had.

Mamma, II had hat before had
this one, it's all right to say that's the
hat had bad. isn't it?"
Certainly. Johnny"
"And If that hat once had a hole Il
it and had II mended / could say g
had had a hole In It. couldn't Ig'
Yes; there would be nothing lneol
rect in that"
Then It would be good English to
say that the bat | had had had had a
hole In II, wouldn't itT
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
THREE ADMITTED
TO CITIZENSHIP

Several applicants were admitted TO
in the United States Court
to-day. The men passed such good
examinations that Judge Bradford
took occasion to remark on il. The
new citizens are Dominick Kenny and
Daniel Mclaughlin, both sons Of Erin,
and Andrew Johanson, a native of
England.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06

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Evening journal., 1908-05-06
cIeveIand's Health Improviro.

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LAKEWOOD. n. j., May 6.-NIrs
Cleveland today gave out the follow
ing statement relative TO the ex-presl-
dents health.
Mr.. Cleveland's health is steadily i'm
proving fnd he is now on the road 10
complete recovery. We have not de-
cided, however, how long we shall re.
main at Lakewood.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
To Entertain West chester Mason,

Members Of West Chester Lodge, A
F. A. NJ, viii be the guests Of Corin-
THAN Lodge. A. F. A. NJ, here on next
Tuesday evening. The visitors wi !
come from West Chester in automo-
biles and will be splendidly entertain
ed while here. Members OF Corinthian
Lodge were the guests OF the Wesi
Chester Lodge several moaths aGo.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
RIeh contraetor Asphyxlated.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, May 6.-Michael Nc
Bride a contractor Of 1907 DeKalk ave-
nue., Brooklyn. and reputed TO be worth
half a million was found asphyxiated
this morning at hotel at Coney Island.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
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Evening journal., 1908-05-06
YES. Indssd.

1T takes a couple of sweethearts a
deucedly long time to say goodby. even
II they are parting for only a few
hours"
much adieu about nothing, ehr'-
Kansas City Times.
Evening journal., 1908-05-06

Mr.. Young-I tell you, it's endurance.
the staying quality. that makes one
successful in life"
Miss Pert Cglancing at the clock)-I
guess you'll get on.-Boston Trans
cElRts
Evening journal., 1908-05-06
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Evening journal., 1908-05-06
cHANnI I'd Undertaken
SHHINDLLN 6 Embalmer

No. 214 w. Ninth street.
Careful attention day or night
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hotels
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished
Appointments first-class. Both Phonea
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
AN ELECTION PRIMER
Pertinent Points About Our Election
Machinery For New Vote,y and Old
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

~NP"~A~ P0"y OAA6AAa"
In 1854. The name was first used at a political convention in
Jackson, Mich. The first Republican national convention met in Pitts
burg, "a, in 1856 and adopted a platform in which the chief plank
declared "that the constitution confers upon congress sovereign power
over the territories of the United States for their government and
that in the exercise of this power it is both the right and the impera-
tive duty of congress to prohibit in the territories those twin relics Of
|barbarism, polygamy and slavery"
Who was the partys first presidential candidate7
John G. Fremont. He was defeated by James Buchanan, tho
Democratic candidate.
Who was the next candidate2
Abraham Lincoln. He was nominated at Chicago and elected.
his chief opponent being Stephen A. Douglas, nominated by the
northern wing of the Democracy. Lincoln was reelected in 1854 over
General George B. Mcclellan, Democrat.
How many Republican presidents have there beenl
Nine. Lincoln, johnson, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Benia-
min Harrison, Mckinley and Roosevelt. Lincoln, Garfield and
Mckinley were assassinated. johnson, Arthur and Roosevelt sue
ceeded to the presidency on the death of the president, being vice pres-
idents. Roosevelt was elected to a full term after serving out McKin-
leys uncompleted second term.
Since the civil war, for what has the Republican party chiefly stoodi
For what is known as a protective tariff.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1908-03-11
A Big Timber Suit.

HELENA, March - The biggest
timber suit ever brought in Montana
in recent years was filed today by
District Attorney Rasch against the
Anaconda Copper Mining company to
ecover the sum of 1914, 939. IA, alleged
to be the value Of 9,437, O2O feet of
lumber unlawfully cut from unsur.
veyed public lands during the period
from 1898 to 1901. The lands are sit.
uated in Missouls county, between
Bonner and Clinton.
Other big suits for the same offense
were brought against the Anaconda
Copper Mining company in the past,
and in 1906 the largest lumber judg.
ment ever secured in the United States
was entered for the sum of e56, 600.