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Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Editorial Opinion
Some Fsmininities.

Scranton tPa) Times
Many traits that belong to the fair
sex cannot be accounted for logically.
or, at least. they transcend the nascu-
line senses. Why Is it. for instance,
that a woman always buttons her
clothes from right to left. while all
male humanity has from the first de-
creed that the process shall work from
left to right? And why will she per-
sist in having her buttons at her back
where she cannot reach them without
going through the performances of a
eontortionist? Every day we hear OF
some woman's pocketbook being
snatched on the streets in broad day.
light. Why does she always carry It
openly in her hand? No man ncs a
candidate for an insane asylum would
think OF walking on the streets or rid
ing in the cars with his pocketbook in
full sight and easy for anybody to
grasp. But a woman invariably does.
The excuse is that she has no pocket
and no place for one But with so
much drapery and so many folds this
Is a poor excuse. A man finds places
for at least 16 pockets and he has no
folds to hide them In. Woman can't
even find place for a pocket for her
watch, diminutive as IL is, but she
must pin 1t to her waist and the Won
der is that it Is not snatched or lost
oftener than II is.
A writing desk is supposed to be de-
signed to write upon, but nine women
in ten use the desk only to hold the
Ink bottle. and write upon their laps.
1t certainly seems awkward and un-
natural to write in that fashion, and
yet how easily a girl or woman writes
In that way. And what immense vol
umes Of little nothings she thus scrib-
bles. And, o! why is it that woman
whom you do not know, If she has oc-
casion to write you a letter, will al
most invariably sign her name with
out any title to distinguish her as
married or single? OF course. It may
be no concern of yours whether she is
single or not, but it is very awkward
to address your reply without know
ing Wise minds have studied over
this little peculiarity in vain II can
not be nationally accounted for. But,
after all, perhaps woman would not be
as delighted as she is but for such lit
tie traits as these which make her so
different from man.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
PlNAFORE CHARMS
BIG AUDIENCES
Production Of the Opera a
Big Success and Stage
is WO.k Of Art
CAST SHOWS GREAT TALENT

''Pinafore," as mover before-that is ths
slogan OF the week at the Eleventh Street
Rink. Such scenic results as are presented
In the production Of the Gilbert and -ul.
livan Opera have probably never before
been accomplished by amateurs In VIII
mington. The revival OF the popular opoea
was greeted again last night by large
audience, filled with enthusiasm and tho
efforts Of all the cast were reward ID by
liberal applause.
The principals displayed a marked im-
provement over Monday nights perform-
anee. Inasmuch as they are amateurs 1t
is not to be said that one character Is bet
ter than another but the audience was
particularly well pleased by the duet b.
tween Miss Sarah Amsbaugh CLittls Butt
tercup) and Master J. Horty captain Cor
coran, commander II. NJ s. Pinafore.) }
Master Harold Thomas put clever acting
10 his splendid voice and has produced an
excellent Sir Joseph Porter Master Harry
Pearce as Dick Deadeye, has proved him .
self talented and at perfect ease. HIS
acting is good. Master Charles simmons
is an ideal boatswain and Master Robert
Deverell made a good seaman lover as
Ralph Rackstraw. In the singing Of Jose-
phine, Miss Madalon Lear shows the
training she is now giving her voice Miss
Lear is popular with Wilmington audi
ences The chorus is strong
The staging of 'Pinafore" is really =
work of art. The opera is presented on
board a large and realistic model Of II
NJ S. Pinafore. a ship designed bv :. =.
Singleton OF this city The light effects in
the second act were fine. Portsmouth mar
Dor is shown in the distance and the lights
gleam from castle windows and beam foc;r
from portfolios. captains cabin ana the
TO castle. The audience last night was
delighted and Director N. Dushane Glow
ard was kept busy after the performance
receiving congratulations Of many who
we're surprised as well as delighted at The
thorough manner in which the children
presented the opera. II will be given AL
this week each performance beginning
at SIS .. m.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Philadelphia and the Betsy Ross
Tradition.


Tradition.
N. Y Evening Sun.
There is great excitement in Phila-
delphia these days over the attack
made on the Betsy Ross tradition. A
number Of modest and shrinking per-
sons have had their names plentifully
sprinkled over the newspapers as as
sailants or defenders of the title Ia
fame Of the little Quaker woman who
according to the story "enshrined in the
hearts Of millions of the youth of the
United States" was the actual maker
and in part the designer of the first
American flag.
The small house at 2s9 Arch street
where Mrs. Ross lived at the time
when she is said to have received a
visit from General Washington, has
long been an object of interest to out
of-town visitors. And if scepticism il
TO take the place Of the other thing
the good city which is proud to call it.
self the cradle of American independ-
ence, win be very appreciably proper
as far as historical shrines are con-
lcerned.
It Is difficult TO have any sympathy
with those who would deprive Mrs
Ross of her reputation as a Revolu-
tionary heroine, when we find one OF
them, Mr.. John W. Jordan, librarian OF
the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
using such strange arguments as the
following:
believe that all the evidence we
have directly disproves the claims
made for Betsy Ross. That Washing
ton, Robert Norris and Colonel Rosi
went to Betsy Ross house and held ,
consultation with her about the stars
and the making Of the flag I absolutely
do not believe.
General Washington was very pune.
tilious as to the dignity of his position
as commander-in-c chief OF the army
and instead Of going to the house Of
the little manteau maker, would have
sent one Of his orderlies TO take hei
before him.
But George Washington, being q
gentleman in every sense Of the word
was no snob, and would hardly have
considered It an act OF condescensior
TO discuss with a little dressmakel
what he must have realized was a very
important matter. However, If Ger.
tain Philadelphians regard Mrs. Ros.
as not quite the right thing in a socia
way. her case is no worse than that
of Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman
both OF whom were regarded with sus.
picion in upper circles on the banks
of the Delaware.
[ II might be a good thing If certalr
Of these Philadelphia patriots, instead
of trying to destroy an interesting le.
igend, were to pay a little attention e
the present. If they did, Mr.. l. Clar-
ence Gibboney. of the Law and Ordei
Society. would not be able to complain
to the mayor, as he did in the cas'
Of the John Agnew public school, tha
the fact that a man was a graduate o.
the Eastern Penitentiary did not pre-
vent him from holding a place Of prom
under the city government.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08

ed the Gray campaign closely, rather odd 1t
seems to be case of William and Willard.
The Hon. Willard Salisbury, after pledging
his support to Judge Gray for president, hied
himself to the New England coast instead of to
Denver. He may have been in wireless touch
with the vice-presdential boom. AS result Of
his vice-presdential efforts he was chosen ma
tional committeeman. Swift and sure his re-
ward. The Hon. William Salisbury, the chief
Bryan boomer was placed on the committee on
resolutions, very important committee, where
there was expected to be fight on the platform
The Delaware delegation is thus with the rad-
Gals and not with the conservatives in fight for
a mild platform
The Hon. L. Irving Handy was placed on the
committee on rules. The undoubted reason for
this was that he carried a big stick and the
natural presumption was that the man with the
big stick should rule. Mr.. Handy is also honor
ary vice.president of the convention which ap-
pointment has the true ring about it. We like to
see Mr.. Handy get the honors. The Hons Peter
7. Ford is chairman of the delegation and mem
Der of the notification committee. If he notifies
Bryan with the usual vigor that he notified some
folks about the Water Department there is no
doubt that Bryan will hear him. Altogether, the
doings of the Delaware men in Denver mile
high, in the air are interesting.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Gossip of the Stage

Jeanette Lowrie is now in vaudeville
Edna Aug has made a in vaudeville in London.
Next fall Way Down East" will begin its thirteenth
tour
"The Gingerbread Man" will open its in August
at Atlantic City.
second company. TO be headed by Victor Morley,
will be organized to play THE Three Twins"
Klaw s Eranger have obtained the dramatic rights
TO Rex Beach's latest work. 'The Barrier"
Grace Orr Myers is TO appear as Yum Yum in a
vival by the Aborn Opera Company OF The Mkado"
Frederick Lewis has been engaged TO support Isabel
Irving in her tour under Henry Mnlers management
Ward and Vokes, with their wives, Margaret Dali,
and Lucy DAILY win again join forces coming season
The Liebler company's production Of THE Man From
Home" is to open in New York about the middle OF
August
William Farnum is to appear in a special vaudeville
engagement in sketch by Edward Peple called The
Mailets Masterpiece"
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Notes and Comments

It Is gratifying that eminent German military critic
thus far prophesied the overwhelming defeat Of the
American nation by the warlike Castro-Chcago News.
Since Alfred G Vanderbilt told that his income has
been reduced to $s0O000 year understand why he
is working at running omnbus.--Gen Falls Daily
Times
The Philadelphia Ledger says the President will
be "in the midst" Of the wild animals of Africa Heaven
help him. But hungry animals respecters of
sons.-Atlanta Constitution
No matter how much is In love with his wife she
be surprised to him sit up and take notice
when unusually handsome girl by.-Somerville
Journal
Thirty thousand freight have gone work.
the biggest and best of the day think
about awhile.-New York World.
In this aw-abidng and comparatively crimeless
try Qreland) saddled with OF police
whom have control, and who have little
do beyond putting shines their boots and playing
concertinas-Dubln Leader.
Senator Gray can't get the nomination for the pres-
dency at Denver and won't have that for second place
On the whole he is fortunate man-Phiadelphia In
quirer
wen waltz you around again Willie," is the motto
Of the badges at Denver And then deposit
him before the bench among the wallhowers p
New York Evening Sun.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Personal and Pertinent

Willie had not been very good boy that day, and in
Of certain inexcusable derectons he had
been sent TO bed with the After supper his father
climbed the stairs TO the youngsters room and throw
ing himself down the bed alongside the delinquent
began TO talk to him.
while" he said, grayeIy. did you say your prayers
before you went TO bed?"
"Yessr" said Willie
"And did you ask the Lord to make you a good boy?"
asked the parent
yep" said Willie. 'and guess it'll work this time
Good" said the father I'm glad TO hear that"
YES" said Willie. but don't think wen know be-
fore tomorrow. You've got TO give the Lord time. yol
know"
And what makes you think IL will work this time
my son2" queried the anxious parent
why. after the Amen put In an r s. v p" ex,
planned the boy.-Harpers Weekly.
is not a reception room for afternoon callers
Halfworn hnery and fancy hair dressing are out Of
place In once.
Constant whining and repning about your tasks will
not bring promotion.
Any small debt carfare. should be repaid as
promptly possible.
You have no right to monopolize the telephone for
confidential chats with your friends
II not necessary adopt masculine style Of dress
TO make a hit in business.
Re prepared defend the your employer with
the tenecy that distinguished victims Of the Inqus-
ton.-Sew York Evening SUM-
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
RIVER PILOT CENSURED

The Commissioners OF Navigation met
yesterday at Philadelphia and heard rc-
ports on various important matters that
came up before the Committee on Pilots
and Navigation during June. Pilot Enoch
f. Eldredge who was in charge Of tbs
Menominee when she grounded IN the
Delaware eyeral months ago, was csn-
sured by the Commissioners.
In the controversy between W J
Grandfeld and the Pilots Association as
TO a so fee for plotting the steamship Rus
sian Prince from Philadelphia TO Marcus
Hook, the Commissioners after an ex
haustive review Of the case, decided that
SIS was fair compensation for the service
rendered. it being onc-hfth Of the actual
Zee from Philadelphia to Delaware Break
water.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
WILL MAKE WAR
ON CIDER SHOPS

GEORGETOWN. Del, July SIN de-
termined effort to rid the town and county
Of Illegal cider shops and speak-easies,
the local Law and order Society has CON-
bined with similar societies at Lewes, Ra-
hoboth. Laurel. seaford and Milford 20
engage detectives to secure evidence and
to invoke the aid OF the law to close them.
With the closing of the shops the allied
societies expect TO show up the evil so
plainly before the Legislature that laws
will be passed completely covering the
sale Of hard cider and so-called Local
Option" drinks with heavy fines for VIOLA
tion.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
A GLANCE AT DENVER.

a ccoRDING to the messages from Denver
this morning, il seems 10 DC one way, aud
that is the Bryan way. The preliminary talk and
gossip, the booms of various sorts, the fine skr-
mishing, the battling for position, appear to have
ended and the hgure OF the dominating Bryan
looms up. New York Of which great things are
always expected on paper, seems to have col
lapsed The New York delegates at Denver oc-
cupy as small position as the New York dele
gates did in the Chicago convention.
Bryan is to have about everything he wants
The opposition could not, or would not unite in
an effective plan Probably this was because the
opposition had but little on which to rest
Much was expected from the uninstructed
Georgia delegates but, sad to relate, one despatch
says that the Georgia delegates listened to the
talk OF the Delaware delegates who presented
their Judge Gray argument, but "the Georgia
men did not seem TO be much impressed"
The Johnson men and the GRAY men do not
seem to have worked much in harmony. This.
however, was simply carrying out the idea of the
Gray men all along that their canvass for Judge
Gray was independent of any other canvass
SO Tar as Delaware is concerned, the practical
results may appear to those who have not watch
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Call of the Wild.

chicago Inter Ocean.
A vacation for pleasure is one thing;
a vacation for rest and recuperation is
another. The man who is bent on
pleasure may be left to his own devices.
but the man to whom vacation time is
an opportunity 10 recunerate from kill
ing toll sho-AA use discretion. Rest is
what he needs. but this rest should not
be absolute inaction. Change is a great
factor in relaxation and rest. There Is
an instinltive longing for something
which the daily life does not furnish.
In making this change 1t often is not
wise to choose the strenuous. yet there
should be enough OF the unusual to
take the mind far from the troubles
that are left at home. What is the
change that appeals most is known to
each man himself. but certain II is that
a change of some kind is within the
reach of most Of us. And in deciding
let us remember that the right kind Of
vacation is a godsend, and the wrong
kind often worse than none.
Let us also remember that on our
part are certain obligations that oo-
tain no less in the wild than in the
midst OF civilization. We must give the
fish and ahe game fair chance for life,
else we sink to the level of the mar
ket hunter We must kill no more
than we need. else we beeome butchers
rather than sportsmen We must set
no forest fires. else we become guilty
of the crime unspeakahle. Finally. let
MS remember that the spiritual man
needs natures cure often quite as much
as the physical man In the Siiant
Places there is opportunity for profit
able communion with self and cast
ing up OF accounts. The solitude and
the open air and the sunshine teach
many lesson that the city has scant
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Wednesday, July 8, 1908.
LOCAL BASEBALL SITUATION.

0r1p local baseball nine seems to be showing
~ SYMPTOMS Of "bracing up" and it is to be
booed that the owners of the club have at last
secured for manager the right man IN the right
riace AT all eventssthose interested in the sport
should give him a helping hand and word oi en-
couragement. 1t is possible that, with proper
support, our club may end the season IN credit
able nosition. and this we feel is the hope OF
those who are interested in the game. That there
is great interest in the sport in this city goes
without saving A person has only to be around
q newspaper office for few moments to discover
this fact.
Owning a baseball club in a town OF the size OF
Wilmington. however, is not the most pleasant
occupation of the world. The ownership OF the
Wilmington baseball club is confined to trio OF
men, And these men have no desire to be base
ball monoposts or magnates. They took the
club when it was practically on the point OF col
lapse, financially speaking and they have done
their best, according to their judgment. They
want help. They do not wish TO continue mo-
nopoly OF the ownership. In fact, we believe they
would welcome new stockholders and new sup
porters, who would share with them the ups and
downs Of baseball ownership in Wilmington.
Why not look at this matter for a moment in
this light? In most of the Tri-State League
cities the ownership OF the club is distributed
among a large number of men--in some places
hundred or so stockholders. Now as we under
stand the present owners of the Wilmington
Club would not object to their enterprise being
put upon the same basis 1t costs money to run
a baseball club, it costs money to forge club TO
the front and gather the reward and the present
owners would gladly welcome any purchase of
stock by those who earnestly hope to see the
Wilmington Club pushed forward to high posi-
ton Some Of those who have been talking about
the club have an opportunity to support their
words with financial action.
We believe that if the club is to occupy high
position in the league the ownership will have to
be more widely distributed. And the sooner this
is done the better, if Wilmington is to have cred
table baseball; and the quicker such support is
given the more pleased will be the present own
ers of the club, who have carried its burdens and
who really would have good thing with proper
support We believe this is the soution-more
divided ownership, and a greater number Of
stockholders-to the baseball situation in Will
mngton.
Why not give the present owners a helping
hand? 1t might be worth trying.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
All. Scholastic Won Two

The All-Scholastic baseball team
went to Havre de Grace the Fourth Of
July and defeated the strong team Of
that place in both the morning and
afternoon games. DOC" Dolan pitched
the morning game and won easily by
the score Of 5 10 8, while Donohue
featured the game by his brilliant field
ing, several times cutting off two and
three base hits by running one-hand
catches. Traynor. who has been doing
such good work in the box all season,
pitched the afternoon game, and only
allowed two scratch hits. shutting ou;
the home team IL 10 0. The Ali
scholastlcs will go to Salem. N. j.. on
July is to play the fast team of that
place.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
RAN AWAY WITH
BLAZING WAGON
Spark From Traction Engine
Causes Stirring incidents
on Farm Near Smyrna

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA. July s-while thrashlng
wheat on farm owned by the heirs
of the Hon. John II. Hnffecker yester-
day afternoon. a rick of straw caught
fire from the engine OF the thrashins
machine. Before the flames could he
extinRuished two loads Of wheat and
the wagons on which IL was carried
were DESTROYED. The horses attached
TO one of the wagons became frightened
and ran away. carrying the burning
wheat with them. The horses escaped
injury. The thrashing machine caught
fire and was badly damaged. The
property was insured
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Hsntasophs, Field pax.

The Heptasophs of this city have ar
ranged for field day on Saturd ~
July IS, at Brandywine Springs. ths
several orders TO combine forces and
make it the biggest field day ever held
one of the features viii be a baseball
game. There will be also a program
of sports of various kinds and the COZ.
mittee that is preparing ali this ez-
meets a most successful gathering Of
members of the order.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
THANKS TO TELEPHONE COMPANY.

W ITH its usual enterprise and desire to ac-
w commodate and please its patrons, the
Delaware and Atlantic Telephone Company-the
Bell system-has placed wires in THE JOUR
MAI. Office, connecting with the Democratic con-
vention hall in Denver.
In this way no time is lost in reporting the pro-
ceedings at Denver They are heard right off
the bat" as the saying is. The wire is in excel
lent condition, and the reports over it be dis
tnctly heard. The courtesy of the telephone
company in this matter is much appreciated.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
WEDDED WHILE VISITING
THIS CITY ON THE FOURTH

Miss Florence Hall and Rollston Baxter
both Of Barclay. Nd, while spending the
Fourth Of July in Wilmington, wsrs
quietly married in this city. The wedding
was to be kept a secret, but it leaked out
and now the young couple are staying
with the brides parents. where congratu.
lations are being extended.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
Returns 10 His puty.

Harvey Phillips, investigator for the
p. b. and w. Railroad, returned to his
duties yesterday after having been con-
fined to his home since last Friday
with an attack of acute indigestion. Mr..
Phillips was stricken with the attack
while at work and had TO go to his
home at once.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
FATHER TAKES STEPS
To ANNUL MARRIAGE

coATEsvILLE, Pa, July s-Heart
broken because of his daughters elope
ment, Wilmer E. Davis returned here last
evening, and at once took steps to have
the marriage annulled.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08
rn Have MoonIiaht sail.

Members of the Temple Of Truth
congregation win go on a moonlight sail
on the Delaware this evening The
party will leave at s o'clock on the
steamer Ulrlca from King street wharf.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08

The man who was arrested in Philadelphia on
suspicion Of knowing something of the murder of
DR.. Wilson collapsed after he had been put
through the barbarous police methods OF sweat
ing victims 1t appears that the Philadelphia po-
lice, even under these inqusitoral methods,
could extort nothing from him. To take a citizen
and subject him to this torture, unless there is
good reason to believe that he is implicated in
crime, is an outrage, and yet the practice is fol-
lowed in the large cities without protest and con-
doned by those who profess to be horrihed by the
stories of the inquisitons OF the older DAYS
Evening journal., 1908-07-08

There is nothing in the larger papers this
morning about the doings of the Delaware press
agency at Denver. The supply of material GER
tainly has not been exhausted.
Evening journal., 1908-07-08

time to listen to: ofttimes the Call Of
the Wild is a call to higher and better
things.