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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
Notes and Comments

Bellevue doctors report child lived forty-eght
hours without brain Also many OF me reckless auto
New York World
BY this time some satisfied that shovelling
is preferable to pushing lawn mower.-Washing-
ton Post
After thoroughly digestng the remarks Of Judge Cross
it is highly probable that Judge X NJ Lands hiked
Tarbels appreciation Of John d observation-disclosures
Times Dispatch.
When a woman is well dressed it is a sign that her
husband is useful to pay for it.-New York Press
There is a rumor that Boss Croker win come back to
New York and try TO the state for Bryan This
is to be campaign of publicity Can Mr. Croker stand
that'-chicago Tribune
bank bookheeper in New York shot himself being
discovered in the theft of $40 He was not Of the stun
OF which real hnaneiers are made-Baltimore American
The trouble with the Independence party is not His
gen. but Hearst the trouble with Hearst to
be spite political party be built in this
country the spite of single individual ?-sprngheld
Republican.
OF course the boat rocker might plead that he
quired the habit while he was in the eradle-Miwaukee
Sentinel.
one Massachusetts mother has taken chances. She
named her twins Taft and Bryan-Rochester Demo-
crat and Chronicle
Mr. Bryan is not editing the esteemed Commoner now.
but understanding is that the paper as heretofore
will say good word for him as presidential can
didate now and then--chcago Tribune.
Hitherto John Temple Graves been splendidly in
the limeght but he's candidate for vlce-pres-
dent'-Atlanta Constitution.
What we would like to know is. why doesn't the
Independence League publish the name Of it's cam
paign subscriber. matter Of justice to the later?-
Chicago inter-ocean.
It is sometimes hard TO tell whether it is the man
hanging the habit the habit hanging to the man.
Florida Tmes-Union.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08

and Altogether it looks if the theatrical interests
have been combined SO thoroughly that there will
be hard Shedding for the little fellows who are
left outside the breastworks.
The combination proposes to shut out such
theatrical Aashers as Mr.. Felix lsman, of Pha-
delphia, who had an ambition to become a mag
nate in the theatrical world.
The agreemGit is a good thing for its pro-
moters, as it will give them absolute control.
They are in the business not because of their love
of the art Of the drama, but because they want to
make barrels of money. We doubt if any of the
gorgeous and monstrous trusts of the country
have an appetite more keen than that OF the the
atrica trust.
How the public and the actors and actresses
will fare under the new "gentlemen's agreement"
is another question. The public, Of course, will
have to take what is set before it, and the stage
performers will be controlled by a few persons
who will be able TO make or break an aspiring
actress or actor. An ambitious performer will be
at the mercy of the dramatic agreement.
The theatrical magnates for some years have
been preparing to tie up the business in COM
pact, and at last they seem to have succeeded.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
Washington Post.

Washington Post
There is no sort OF doubt that among
the average jewellers in cities there is
an increasing desire for greater partici-
patton I'm country life. in earlier years
few country homes were owned by city
people, and very few thought of absent
ing themselves or send,ng away their
families for more than q month. A
few leading resorts like Saratoga,
Lebanon Springs. the White Sulphur
and the White Mountains. where were
great barn-li1e hotels, attracted tho
most visitors. though a good many
went TO farmhouses or TO visit rela-
tives in their old homes. There was
none of the modern outdoor sports, and
recreation was confined 10 riding, driv-
ing and dancing, with The usual pro-
portion Of flirting.
People now who even 20 years ago
were satisfied with the pacling-box
clearinghouse or primitive farm
houses. are seeking little places where
they can send their families for the
summer. and are taking up abandoned
farms all through Northern New York
and New England. Marked as is the
change among the moderately well-to-
do. it is still greater among the rich.
Large sections Of our principal cities
are practically deserted for three or
four months. and verv little sea front
can be bought now from Maine to
Virginia except at very high prices.
Three acres on the Massachusetts, coast
have sold as high as $4,000 an acre,
and even ew Jersey sand banks directly
on the ocean bring the price of city
lots At fashionable. centers. like
Lenox and Newport. mast OF the farms
have been bought. Prices have scared
from $50 to 1900 per acre. Men who
were content with what was called a
villa, with FIVE or ten acres about It,
now build palaces. and want them to be
surrounded by great estates.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
THE COAST GUARD
BY John N. Dornsy.

The storm comes up from the tropic
sea,
The pillows are hurled upon the
strand.
The coast-guard signs as he speaks to
me,
"old death will stalk tonight in the
land"
The tempest shrieks, the rain doth fall
And the breakers poar as If in glee,
The night grows black as funeral pail.
Oh! What shall become of those at
sea?
But far out in the stygian gloom,
We see the CLEAN Of the rockets
flight,
We hear the minute guns dull boom.
Ayel Death shall stalk this coast
tonight.
Gone is the night-the tempest's Ger,
The morning sun is shining bright.
On the beach lie those who toll no more
Ayel Death did stalk this coast last
night.
See this bent old man, with thin gray
hair,
This stalwart youth with face SC
mild.
And here the corpse Of maiden fair
And here the form Of a little child
"Ah, me-" said I, their forms lie low
They must have died in grim despair
The coast-guard smiled, do not speak
so,
You forget, my lad, that God was
there"
And there by the side Of the silent dead
While the waves dashed DER the
sand-dunes near,
I thought of the words the coast-guard
said.
And out Of my heart they drove al
fear.
When cometh my call, on land or sea
In heart Of the town or wild beast.
lair
The coast-guard's words shall com,
unto me,
I shall go out in peace, for God will
be therel
Cape Henry Light House, Cape Henry
Va, July 81.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
Saturday, August 8, 1908.
DELAWARE ON THE MAP.

DELAWARE is surely on the map. Honors
are coming our way The late Bob In
eersoll once said that the State had three coun-
ties in dry weather and one county when it was
wet, but if he were alive to-day he might find
that If we have only three counties in dry weather
one of those counties is making enough political
noise to satisfy much larger area.
Chairman Mack, of the Democratic National
Committee has appointed two Deawareans to
be members of the Financial Committee Of the
Democratic National Committee. He must think
that Delaware is RICH in wealth it is at times
glorious in talk. Perhaps he has heard of the
fruit crops of Sussex county
The two Delawareans selected to help raise the
dough" are the Hon. Josiah Marvel and the
Hon. Willard Salisbury This makes three
Delawareans who have fallen under the eye OF
the Democratic National Committee while one
Republican, Mr.. T. Coleman DUPONT, has been
put in two important positions by the Republi-
can National Committee.
Thus is Delaware noticed and our fear that
with the retirement of Mr.. Addicks AMI the bot
Hing up of DR.. Layton, we should not be "in it
has vanished.
Perhaps Mr. Mack believes that Mr.. Marvels
ability in collecting cash is eNal to his ability
the manager of the noise part of the Gray cam
paign in Denver, and Mr.. Mack, acting on this
theory, has already are informed, consigned
a hogshead to the Delaware leader. OF course it
Is natural that Mr. Mack should look also TO Mr..
Salisbury Delaware Democrats during the last
few years have had their eyes on the bung in Mr..
Saulsbury's barrel when it came TO raising
money for campaign expenses. So now that all
have been honored Mr.. Salisbury, Mr. Marvel
and Mr.. Handy we shall expect them TO pull to-
gether as a triple team in the traces, and we hope
there won't be any kicking We don't know
which one of our three friends has the best of it.
To be sure it is easier to give whispered or open
counsel on the Advisory Committee than it
is to be there with the real goods" and looking
at it in that light, Mr.. Handy has rather the star
Dob.
But what will Mr. Mack say when he glances at
the returns of the election from here and finds
that even with all these Democratic honors so
bountifully bestowed upon the Democrats of
Delaware, the election in this State is against
Mr.. Bryan?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
LEVY COURT
ON INSPECTION
Visited New Road Between
StOeCkIeS' Corner and
FarnhurSt

Members of the Levy Court. accom-
panied by Highway Commissioner Fran
els A. Price and County Engineer James
Wilson, inspected the new road between
stoecxle's corner and Farnhurst. yester-
day afternoon. The trip was made in
automobiles and the new road was all
that could be desired. It has a five-inch
base Of Brandywine crushed granite with
four-inch top covering Of limestone.
The road was built by Stewart and
Donohoe and was completed in fourteen
Csys, which is considered good time.
1t is estimated that there are 1000 miles
Of roads in New Castle county and Of this
forty miles have been improved in mod
ern manner and at great cost
While on the trip, the members Of the
party discussed roads in every way, and
the cause Of the poor condition Of many Of
the highways was attributed to the farm
ers 1t was pointed out that in many
places farmers deposite their hedge and
bank cuttings along side the road and
when It rains the water finds its way tc
middle Of the highway causing much dam
age. With little care the farmers would
not only save the county money for re.
pairs. but would preserve the roads.
The suggestion was made that instead
Of throwing this material into the road
It should be burned and in that way the
cutters on each side Of the roads woule
be kept open, and the rain water given
easy flow.
The road commissioners Of the county
ask the cooperation Of The farmers fl
their work Of providing good roads.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
Personal and Pertinent

'Now children said the history teacher in her most
impressive Il wish you to remember that the
time ask questions in my class is whenever any
thing is said which you wish explained. DO not wait
until time for recitation and then complain
that YOU did not hear did not understand when
talked"
"Yes'm," chorused the scholars. cheerfully
Very Well said the teacher Eve will begin today
with James First. who came after Elizabeth"
The scholar raised his hand.
What Is it2 asked the teacher gracously.
what made him after her?" asked the new
scholar eagerly.-Youth's Companion
Not long the King Of Wurtemherg. while mot
oring i'm the country with the Grand Duke Adophus Of
Meclenburg. coming toward him a drawn by
white horse IN which seated sturdy old peasant
and his wife. As the motor approached the white
horse became very restve pranced and finally
fell down the roadway The King and the Grand
Duke Immediately ordered the chauffeur STOP and
getting down from the car. 20 assistance Of
the fallen animal Meanwhile the old peasants sat
stolidy in the and made the slightest effort
10 raise the horse The Grand Duke seized the crea-
lures head and the King proceeded loosen traces
After good deal Of trouble the horse got upon IT'S
legs again and reharnessed and then the Grand
addressed the old IN the cart. There" he said
handing him coin 'its all right now my good man.
You and tell your friends that the Grand Duke
OF MecSnburg picked your horse and that King
Of Wurtemberg helped him The peasant bit the coin
10 II It good. and then replied: I'VE might
have saved yourselves all this trouble my old horse
always laws down when he hears Of those horrd
motor coming But it's past he gets
up a&ain ~ Ass own aeeoTd"-Bellrpan-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
Editorial Opinion
The Zeppelin Airship.

New York Evening sun.
The emotional effect Of airships upon
the habitants of the earth is truly as
tonishing. We read that when Count
Zeppelin reached schaffhausen the
whole population poured out In the
streets to see the great sight. Some
gazed in speechless ania2ement; some
raised their voices with loud cries Of
welcome a few more so overcome by
their feelings that rhey burst into
tears. while others Laughed wildly and
apparently without control" In word,
the whole city went into Mysteries at
sight Of the great airshp. and what
is more. we may be pretty sure that
the mysteries viii spread far beyond
the city. unless, indeed, the accident Of
yesterday checks the enthusiasm.
Whenever a successful flight is made
in the air we Invariably hear the most
alarming predictions Of aerial warfare.
we are solemnly warned that the CON
quest Of the air" is imminent and as
sured. that In a very few years flying
machines viii probably be as common
as motorcars. This is nothing but pure
moonshlne If we may Judge by what
has hitherto been done. As 10 Count
zeppelin's experiments. It may be said
with confidence that they are quite
small in SO. far as the conquest Of the
air." in the sense usually intended,
goes
The Zeppelin No 4 differed in no es-
sential respect from the Zeppelin No.
g. It was virtually the same thing on
a larger scale; that is to say, 1t was,
in effect. simply a gigantic dirigible
balloon. with all the disabilities and
all the weaknesses Of the dirigible ball
loon. Or If any of the defects Of earlier
types had been remediel new ones had
been acquired. so that In sum we ere
no nearer than we were before to the
warship of the dreamers. Indeed 1t is
hardly too rash to say that for practi-
cal purposes in warfare an airship Of
the Zeppelin type would be little better,
all things considered, than the collaps-
ibie captive balloons already in use. As
an instrument Of aggression it would,
except in very exceptional circum-
stances, be almost worthless In con-
clusion there does not appear to be
any good reason for the wild excite
ment occasioned by the recent lights
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
THEATRICAL COMBINE.

He general tendency towards concentration
4 in business is shown by the "Gentlemen's
Agreement so-called, reached by representa-
tives of all the large theatrical interests in New
York city. Although it is not called by that
name the result Of the agreement" is practical
trust of the theatrical magnates throughout the
country. The combination. it is said, includes
every form of theatrical amusement and every
kind of playhouse The frst-class playhouses
which were combined some time ago are taken
in. as well as the popular-prced theatres and
also the vaudeville and the burlesque houses.
The independesr interests were represented,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
SHOULD HAVE GOOD WATER.

"A s TO the water situation in Wilmington,
the man who can afford it buys his drink
ing water because he does not think the water
furnished by the city is fit to drink. But those
who secure their drinking water from the springs
are a very small proportion of the population
Bad drinking water affects the large percentage
OF the population greatly and therefore il is the
duty of the city 10 provide The public with a
fairly good drinking water If It is possible TO do
so.
1t looks as if we are to have a revival of the
discussion of the whole question of drinking
water Chiefly this is question for experts, or
at least it ought TO be.
The city authorities should proceed on a bust
nesske basis to improve the condition of the
water, acting upon the opinions Of competent en-
gineers and not upon the opinions of those who
know little about the matter they pretend to dis
-cnss or who may have some personal or political
axe to grind.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
MAY LOSE ESTATE
OF LATE HUSBAND

GEORGETOWN, Del. Aug. Sunless
Mrs. Ida Phillips. Of Pennsgrove. N. j.
can to-day furnish proof that her mar
riage to her late husband was valid she
will lose her rights in a valuable Sussex
county farm and considerable other prop
erty. Levin Phillips. who died some time
ago. was her husband. but unknown to
her he had been married once before. AT
his death his second wife supposed IT
would be hers until a daue~Ser by the
first wife came forward and put in a
claim. A special messenger was sent by
the Court 20 Pennsgrove 10 notify Mrs.
Phillips. and unless she comes forward
to-day and proves that Levin had a d.
vorce from the FIRST wife the entire prop
erty VIII go 10 the daughter
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
GREEN FLY'S BITE
PROVED FATAL

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Aug. S.-The
case Of Mrs. e. Proctor. of Philadelphia,
who has been so near death of a green
fiys bite, has been surpassed i'm this
county. While surgery has thus far
prolonged the life Of Mrs Proctor, moth
ing, seemingly. could save from death
Mrs. Mary +. Thornbury. widow OF
S-'S-'- Thornbury. at her home in Mar
shallton. Blood poisoning. which began
In her arm also, was occasioned by the
bite of a green fly, and after suffering
intense pain she has died at the age
Of sc years.
She was a native Of New Castle
county. Del, and after her marriage
resided for several years on a farm
near Unionville
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
BAND PROGRAM AT SPRINGS
Following is the program to be played
by Gatti's Band at Brandywine Springs


Following is the program to be played
by Gatti's Band at Brandywine Springs
tomorrow:
AFTERNOON.
l. March .......... Institute .........S eitz
2. Echoes from the Metropolitan Opera
House -. .......... TObani
g. Valse Tres Lente. .Amoureuse. Berger
4. Cornet solo. .Signor D'Onofrio. Selected
8. Medley overture, When You Know
You're Not Forgotten-Helf and Hager
6. Selection lila Vestale ....Laurendeau
z. Waltz .. .. dolores e. e. ..Waldteufel
8 Overture 49,. ....Rialto .. ......Ascher
EVENING.
!. March 1.-THE Post Express ....Sutton
2. Potpourri A Night in Berlin Hartman
3. waltzes, The Flower of Italy
De Stefano
A. Duetto, Oboe and Cornet
Ave Maria Gounod
5. Overture ......Joan of Arc ......Verdi
BY request.
6. Spanish Serenade. Ia Paloma, Yradier
Z. Experts from Forty-Five Minutes from
Broadway ..-.....Geo. M. Conan
s. Patrol ...... ....British 80. ......Ascher
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
Bonus for speedy Motor Boat.

OTTAWA, Ont, Aug. s.--A. r. Pea
cock, a Pittsburg millionaire, summer
ing near Brockville, Ont, has offered
a bonus Of 100000 to the firm that
will build for him a motor boat with
guaranteed speed OF fifty miles an
hour. The Hereschoffs are consider
ing the proposition.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
N. w. Cor. Ninth and Market Sis.
Wilmington, Del.
CAPITAL and SURPLUS
$1,OOO.OOO

This company is chartered
and equipped to act as Executor
for estates left under wills. as
Administrator of estates left
without wills, as receiver and
assignee of business enterprises
in financial trouble OF as agent
for persons desiring to be re-
lieved of their own business
affairs. We invite cores
pondence
DIRECTORS.
DR.. J. A. Draper. Jr. J. Wilkins Cooch
=. Bringhurst, Jr. Willard Salisbury
!. smith Brennan Robert B. Wheeler
Jos. l.. Carpenter John H. DANNY.
Ohio Rowland Thos H. Bellah
John Bancroft Victor b. VooIey
Franklin Taylor, Henry b. Thompson
Saml x. Smith
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08

The Republicans of Oklahoma are hopeful, to
say the least Judging by the prominence of the
baby State at Denver, it has been assumed that
tremendous majority will be rolled up for Col
onel Bryan in the new region But the Republi-
cans according to the partv's chief newspaper of
that State, have hopes. Their hopes are based
upon the visit of Chairman Hunter, OF the State
Committee, the Hon. Bird Mcguire and the Hon
Cash Cade to National Committee Chairman
Hitchcock Probably the Hon Cash Cade sought
financial support for the campaign in his State
and Mr. Hitchcock certainly ought to trust him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08

To-day gives the voters another opportunity
for registration. and they should avail themselves
Of it. The polls are opened until o'clock in the
evening so that there is plenty of opportunity to
be qualified
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1908-08-08
SecurityTruSt&
SafeDepOSitCO.
SIS MARKET ST., WILMINGTON, DEL.
Capital and Surplus S1,2OO,OOO
Years Ago

When Banks were few, and Trust
Companies unknown, il was nee
essary to keep money about
the house or in the place Of
business, for Immediate use even
at the risk Of loss by theft or fire;
but now, with the best banking
facilities on every side, this neces-
sity no longer exists. Men and
women of good judgment deposit
their funds regularly in the insti-
tuition of their choice. We hope
you have a banking account. If
you haven't come in and open one
with US.
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DIRECTORS.
FOR SALE

Security Trust ane Safe deposit Com
pany Stock.
Equitable Guarantee and Trust COM
pany Stock.
Wilmington Trust Company Stock.
JAMES F. NIELDS,
N. w. Cor. Eighth and Market SITS.
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National Bank Of Delaware commencement. .......
central National Bank .-.-................ .......
SlIst Nauonal Bank
Natl Bank Of Wilmington & Brandywine......
Equitable Guarantee & Trust Company....... $50.
Security Trust and Safe Deposit C0.......... 49,.
Wilmington Trust Company .......
American Vucanized Fibre, common. .........
American Vulcanized Fibre preferred ......... 80.
Delaware Railroad Stock .................. 800.
Wilmington Gas & Electric Com ................ -.
Wilmington, Gas & Electric, pfd
Wilmington, New Castle 4 So. ly.. . ...........
Wilmington, New Castle So. Ry., Pfrd -.
Wilmington Light, Power Telephone Co.. .........
Name Bonds
American Vulcanized Fibre Bonds ....... .........
Wilmington City Railway Bonds.............. .......
Wilmington & Chester Traction Bonds ........... 49,.
Wilmington Gas & Elect Bonds ;............ 1890.
Wilmington, New Castle So Bonds......... .......
Delmarva Telephone Bonds .................. 49,.
Wilmington Light Power Telephone Co... .......
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Pennlless and Footsore.

AS a sequence to the grand rush
at Estavan attending the opening
Of vast area Of land, an amusing
story is told. Two prominent Ker-
mitites presented themselves on the
opening day, expected to register for
a half section each. Whether they
remained in the city until their
funds were exhausted or not we do
not know, but one morning bright
and early they started crossrcountry
on foot for home. They were. seen
about three o'clock the same after.
noon a few miles north Of Kermit,
one Of the weary wanderers bare
footed, carrying his shoes under his
arm. Whether it was the cause Of
his corns retaliating or to save sole
leather, we do not profess to know,
but It shows that all Is not sunshine,
this Canadian land boom. Kermit
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