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The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-05
Weld County PetrlAed Forest.

Greeley, Colo.-Scientists say 1t is
evident that the land in the vicinity
OF Willow creek, forty miles east Of
here, was the site Of large forest in
prehistoric times, from the many pet.
rifed stumps. limbs and knots of trees
lying about. The country was little
visited until workmen on the reser.
voir brought to this city beautiful spec.
linens of petrified wood found there
In large quantities. In that vicinity
are also found rare agates.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-06-05

Many persons of Pueblo have been
locating placer claims for stone, gyp-
sum and fire clay in the northwestern
part Of Pueblo county, on account Of
the rumor that one of the railroads
intends to construct spur through
that part of the county and into Ell
Paso county. 1t is said some of the
finest stone and fire clay in eastern
Colorado has been found in that 10.
cality.
Three preliminary surveys have
been completed for an electric rail-
way from Golden to the top Of Mount
Lookout and now the final survey is
being made, the most feasible route
having been found to be through
Chimney canon. Rees G. Wider and
a number Of Denver capitalists are
backing the proposed railway and say
they will push work with all possible
speed after the survey Is finished.
Three convicts escaped from the
road building camp at Starkville last
week. They are George Mason, sent
up in November, 1905, from Garfield
county, for Ave to six years for rob.
berry; Dan Mcdonald, sent up in Sep
tember, 1907, from Lake county, for
two years on burglary charge, and
George King, sent up from Mesa coun-
ty in October, 1907, for five to six
years for larceny.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
Editorial
Opinion
Music and Domestic Harmony.

Music and Domestic Harmony.
Chicago Record Herald.
Waiter Damrosch. who has done much
for musical culture in America believes
that more high-grade music in the home
would mean less friction over sordid
things like grocers' bills and the price OF
hats more domestic happiness and. conse-
quently fewer divorces.
The recent census bulletin on the growth
Of the divorce evi gives Mr.. Damrosch's
suggestion particular timeiiness and it is
a good suggestion withal. OF course. as
he appears 10 realize. there is no special
magic in music. while some music might
even, By Its vulgarty or emptiness, inten-
sify the dissatisfaction that leads to di-
vorce Ills point is that there is not
enough cultivation OF the finer things Of
life." and that an atmosphere Of noble.
elovating. beautiful music would be con-
duclve 70 higher and nobler thinking gem
orally.
This is perfectly true. and the same is
true OF good reading. interest in science,
the higher drama. the really important
public questions. Intellectual and aes-
thetic pleasures. serious pursuits, true
spiritual comradeship constitute the only
secure foundation Of family concord and
marital happiness Petty quarrels and
chickering's over trines are generally the
effects OF narrow lives. worry, irritation
and excessive attention TO small matters.
The husbands and wives that enjoy music
ana the drama together, that take coun-
try walks together, that read the same
books and see the same pictures, that
stimulate one another in Keeping an
wider interests are not likely to sigh for
separations and divorces under liberal
laws OF states that ask few questions.
Whatever makes for nobility, beauty,
breadth IN the home nobility, beauty,
breadth in the home makes for union and
happiness
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
Women Jurors.

Washington Post.
An Equal Rights Association OF New
York has evolved for investigation and
unlimited debate the question Of women
Jurors for women litgants aud criminals
This will open up an undevcloped Minis
Of pros and cons for the discussion and
agitation Of every sewing society in every
burg in the land: and why not? The
ladies' Of this association arc led to be-
Hove that they arc justified In their con-
tention by some clause OF some constitu-
tion. TO tho ogect that every ono is en-
titled to be tried by a jury Of his peers.
And. after all, why should women be
tried by n jury OF the sterncr. but weaker
sex? Everyone who knows a jury OF men
knows that they cannot be caioled or
terrified by popular clamor into giving a
woman criminal her just deserts. They
must needs be indulgent. aud find ex-
cuses for acquitting fair culprits when
the verdict would probably be- String up
by the neck" il u good women and
true were on the job. So IL may be that
the escapes OF women criminals for senti-
mental reasons are beginning to rufhe
the sense OF justice and the desire for
equality in punishment which ought 20
he common to the suffragcttes OF the
country.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK.

IT HE Sussex Republican calls attention to .the
fact that although the Democrats will con-
troll the House at Dover by a majority OF one
vote, the Republicans will really be responsible
for all legislation that is enacted The Repub-
points out that the Republicans will have the
Senate, and that the governor, who must approve
all legislation, will be- a Republican Therefore,
the Legislature should make a record Of which
the party will be able to feel proud. All appro-
priation bills, Nrges the Republican, should be
carefully scanned and the States finances should
be zealously guarded.
The Republicans advice is sound. The ncom-
ing session of the Legislature will be an mpor-
tant gathering. No senator is TO be chosen. and
therefore the Legislature may devote itself to
the affairs of the State without regard to politics
No doubt there will be many proposals involv-
ing the expenditure of money A certain number
OF Improvements will be urged some of which
will doubtless be supported by the people. There
will be other measures without such approval.
Delaware should be as progressive as her hnan-
cial resources warrant.
In the expenditure of public money the point to
be considered is how can the greatest good be ac-
complished with the least sum. People do not
commonly object TO public expenditures if they
see something for their money-if the money
does not go merely 10 pay salaries and the ex-
penses of those who have charge Of the work Of
Improvement.
1t is generally believed that it costs State or
municipality more to conduct or manage inn
provenents than it would cost a private concern
or individual TO do the same thing. Too often the
object of the politicians is TO furnish Jobs for
some OF their followers rather than to see that the
publics money is expended for actual improve
rents Much can be accomplished by even
Evening journal., 1908-12-08

Georges Home 1857. The institute voted
s25 as a Christmas gift for the Delaware
City Soldiers reading rooms.
In the afternoon "Y' conference con-
Quoted by Miss Catherine Croes, occu-
pied attention. Mrs. Efne Lambert gave
brief talk on temperance Work. Mrs.
Martha Cranston made a plea for assist
ance in equal suffrage work A feature
Of the afternoon was an original story
written in Biblical narrative upon the 70
cent political campaign. Mrs. Sarah l.
Foster was the author.
A silver medal contest for the best reci-
tation on temperance was also held. The
prize was won by Mrs. L. w. Emerson, Of
wilmington, who spoke on 'Who Killed
Joe's BabyY The judges were superin-
tendent of County Schools A. r. spaid,
Ashton Tatum and Mrs. 5. L. Foster.
The Rev. John NJ. Arters. Of the Anti
saloon League. spoke on temperance
work during the afternoon.
The feature Of the evening meeting was
an address by Mrs Lambert on Weigh
ed IN the Balance
Evening journal., 1908-12-08

small expenditure if the money is wisely used.
There should be no unnecessary offices created
by the Legislature; there should be an attempt
to give the State strictly business administra-
ton We have need for every cent that the State
or the county can get The making Of good
roads, for example requires a large sum, and
there is always a call for good roads. So there
is no room for extravaganza of any kind.
1t is rightly said that the next campaign in
Delaware will be fought principally upon State
issues, and the record of the Legislature will
have an important bearing upon the result of the
next election
1t is true that the Republicans, because the
governor will be a Republican, will have more
responsibility than the Democrats will have. At
the same time the Democrats will not be relieved
Of responsibility In the House they will have
an opportunity TO make suggestions and to pass
laws showing their views upon State matters.
With the House and Senate playing against
each other we ought TO have fairly creditable
session Of the Legislature so far as the guarding
OF appropriations and similar matters con-
cerned. But on the other hand with the two
bodies politically at daggers points, conflicts and
disagreements arc likely to balk desirable leg
isaton.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
ST. GEORGES

ST. GEORGES. Del, Dec. s-The
Ladies Minstrel Troupe, all local tall
uent. gave a performance I'm odd Fal.
lows Hall for the benefit Of the Ma.
tional Lodge, T. O. @. r.
A pie social will be held at the home,
Of Mrs James Batten. on Thursday
evening for the Christmas treat OF the
NJ r.. Sunday school
The y w. c. r. L. win hold .busi
ness meeting on Wednesday evening. an
the home of Miss Mary Cannon.
Tho Ladies' Sewing Circle OF tho
Presbyterian Church met at the hom,
Of Mrs. Frank Peterson.
Mr. ana Mrs Allen Helveston have
returned after q visit to Smyrna.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Haman hay,
been visiting their son near New Cas-.
tie.
Miss Florence Davidson. OF Delawarl
City, has been spending a few days
with friends here
Mrs. ]. X. Lewis, OF Maryland il til,
guest OF Rev. and Mrs J. r. Millsan
at the manse
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
TAFT AND THE SOUTH.

Tn HIS address before the North Carolina So
u ccty of New York city. President-eect Taft
clearly indicates that no hostile legislation will
be directed towards the South during his admin
istration.
The presdent-elect was greeted last evening by
more than six hundred North Carolinians living
in New York. Hopes were expressed that the
Solid South would be broken But as matter Of
fact it was broken some years ago.
The president-elect indorscs State legislation
that would prohibit illiterates white or black,
from voting in town. city, State or national cleo
tons.
The industrial progress of the South he thinks,
should make it ono in thought and action with
the East and West. so that all sectional lines
would be botted away But il the South should
divide. what would become Of the opposition
party?
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
BATTLING NELSON IN POLITICS.

Mr.. Battling" Nelson, who has achieved fame
in the "hstic arena is seeking after another style
OF prominence Not that Battling desires to go
upon the stage. many famous fighters wish
but he longs to be a member of the Board Of AL
dermen in Chicago lie is hunting Republican
nomination for alderman, but has not yet an
nounced the platform upon which he intends TO
conduct his political fight
Some OF the Chicago folk hope that Battling
may be chosen, provided he will take few falls
hguratively speaking. out OF the Hon. Bath
House John and the Hon. Hinky Dink, noted fig
ures in the Chicago municipal body.
The Chicago Board Of Aldermen is made up
of all sorts of persons. The board has fair num-
Der of reformers, as result OF movement for
municipal reform in Chicago. Many men of high
rcputc have accepted nominations for the city
body. and the candidacy of Battling Nelson
will add TO the gayety of the election. Chicago
has always had tender spot in her heart for the
Sports and perhaps Battling may be success
fu in his latest aspirations.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
Notes and Comments

is said that some Delaware county men hide a
great deal under their hat but they must be envous
OF the opportunity that women now have of secreting
things.-Chester Times.
After the toll houses the Chester pike all
abolished It will cost less to automobile
than it does now. The, toll houses must go-chester
Times
II Mr.. Hitchcock can fight well for a parcel post
as he did TO National Convention delegates he
ought 20 make OF tho Post ONCE Depart
ment-New FORK Press.
Presidenelect TAFT is probably having auch sport
with the numerous cabinets appointed he is having
with golf though the exercise is dinerent-Phiadel-
pha Press.
AIR Croker protests that it act Of virtue for
him to succeed Tweed And il was the kind virtue
that is not its and only reward.-New York Tri-
bune
Next year Mr.. Taft win have chance to send an
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
Tuesday, December 8, 1908
WOMEN AS POLICEMEN.

70 ETURlNNG from Ireland, the Hon. Rich
"A ard Croker has noticed some changes in
little old New York" as the residents of that
city are fond of calling the metropolis What
shocks him the most is the agitation in favor of
suffrage for women. He doesn't like IT. and he
doesn't think it will do at all in New York
The militant methods of the English suffra-
gcttes have annoyed Mr.. Croker. as they have
alarmed some of our own politicians. because OF
a fear that the same methods may be applied in
the United States
We trust that English methods will not be-
come the vogue here. but no one can tell about
that. One thing is certain. and that is the women
in the larger cities especially. arc becoming more
alive to the equal suffrage question, and they arc
not taking the word of the men in public matters
They want TO find out for themselves, as viii
mington woman expressed II at one OF the
women's meetings in this city during the recent
campaign. when the women seemed to be tam
ged by the attitude of the Prohibition State con-
vcntion.
Mr.. Croker thinks the proper place of women
Is i'm the home and many men think so. too. but
these thoughts arc not going TO prevent women
from taking an interest in public questions.
MIR. Croker was alarmed by the suggestion Of
the Womcn's Democratic Club of New York, that
women should be appointed to places on the New
York police force. The Womens Democratic
Club recently passed resolutions i'll favor of
women policemen.
How that must make the late ilcIDelt SpenCeI
turn in his grave for il was Spencer, If we re-
member correctly, who based one OF his argu-
ments against women's suffrage on the assertion
that women could not bear arms in times of war
and could not do other muscular things that men
do: therefore they should not be in position to
say by their votes that men should go to war
But the suftragettes are not appalled, by that
view. They point out that a woman IS a member
of the police force in Long Beach, California,
city of 10000 population. The women's club of
New York has letter from the chief of police OF
Long Beach paying high tribute to the effi-
cheney of his woman officer.
or course Mr.. Croker will think this foolish,
and that the women who hold such ideas are fool
ish. but the suifragettes may reply in the wis
dom of the woman writer who said that "She was
not denyin' that wimen is foolish The Lord
made EN- to match the men,
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
Personal and Pertinent

There Is out in Joplin Mo-, who is known
to his familiars Glib Barbee Glib Is the best
that lived. and he takes interest i'm
politics any other could possibly. because he
is the boss" Of the party in his home town.
When Glib was younger than he is he visited the
town OF Neosho, eighteen miles away and while over
there he INDUCED in quiet game. one OF his whilom
Joplin friends discovered that he getting
actly square deal. and tipped Glib or TO the effect
that his opponent had turned Jack from the
We'll" said Glib, watts eatn' you? Wasn't his
deal?"-Kansas City Star.
A repertoire company walking INTO Padcah,
where they billed play Romeo and Juliet"
leading man approached the manager, who
moodily ahead OF the ties.
Boss" he said. i've got 10 have 10 cents"
Fifteen cents2" growled the manager. You're al
WAYS yelling for money What do you want 10
for?"
What do 10 for?" repeated the lead
ing man bitterly Il want it for shave that's what
/ want it for. can't play Romeo with FIVE days black
beard my face
"Oh, well" said the manager you won't get Is
cents. Wen change the bill 10 Othellor-Saturday
Evening Post
Old Golf Professiona-No. yen max gowifer-
we've begun late and we've over muckle potte;
but it's just possible IL ye practice harrd vera harrd
for two three years ye mcht---
Jones (expectantly)-Yes2
professionally micht begin hae a gnmer that
ye'i never ken the r-rudiments o the game-sketch.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
MRS. EMERSON
WON THE MEDAL
AT the institute Contest Of
the ". c. T. u. at Els
mere Yesterday

The semi-annual institute Of the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union Of
New Castle county was held IN Elsmere
Presbyterian Church yesterday. Morning.
afternoon and evening sessions were
held. Various reports were made by the
officers, and the following committees
were appointed;
Mrs. John q. Cranston, Newport: Mrs
Taylor, Hockessin. resolutions; Mrs.
Cunningham, Elsmere; Mrs. Derickson,
Red Clay oourtesies; Mrs. l.. W. Emer-
son. Wilmington Mrs. Henderson. Fran
ces Willard kilograms; Mrs. II. c.
Mearns finance.
Mrs. H. c. Mearns treasurer, reported
balance Of Se73l5: raised Tor the St
Evening journal., 1908-12-08

A New Jersey milkman who was haled before
a magistrate for selling watered milk. declared
that the SNOW had fallen into his can over night
But the skeptica squire did not believe that the
lersevmans conscience was as white as snow
and the milkman was fined
Evening journal., 1908-12-08

In view of the Presidents statement. no one
believes that there was graft in the sale OF the
Panama canal property to the American Govern
ment. The Democrats in Congress yesterday in
troduced a resolution OF inquiry into the sale and
the best thing would be to investigate That is
really what the Democrats 10 not want
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
The United Publishers' Association

The Puhlishers Bulletin, orical organ o. the UNITED
PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION prints the following.
THE WILMINGTON EVENING JOURNAL. has
guaranteed circulation OF than 1920 daily which has
been verified by examination.
The examination by Arthur Koppell. gen-
pf his money. and undertake TO that the EVEN
ING JOURNAL has the paid circulation OF
per printed In Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
AhITo ASSrSTANTT[-
AT fL0op ErIrirn - :, = -

HONG KONG, Dec. S.-The feeling
OF resentment aomng the Chinese
against the local government is in
creasing owing to the discovery that
four wealthy Chinese. connected with
the committee OF the recent Hood fund
bazaar. who went TO Canton to arrange
the ALLEGATION of the funds, have been
prohibited from returning to the col
ony for five years.
The Chinese merchants now are de-
termined. unless the government
changes the Registrar General and al
tors the Punishment act 20 suspend
trade with British firms for three weeks
as a preliminary protest Other steps
win later be taken of the Chinese de-
mand for fair play is refused.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08

The Journal appreciates tho kind sentiments
expressed towards the paper by the Business
Mems Association OF Dover If we can by means
vice
Evening journal., 1908-12-08

We would remind our readers that ananymous
letters received at this office not published
The writer's should sign names. not necessarily
for publication, but as an evidence of good faith.
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
Club MsetIns psstponed.

The meeting of the Wilmington Club.
scheduled for tonight at the William
Penn Hotel, Fourth and Orange streets
has been postponed until Friday night
at o'clock. at the same place
Evening journal., 1908-12-08
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS

The Association
OF American Ad-
vertisers ia COM
posed OF all the
great advertisers
OF this coSntry.
t. he Association
endorses only such
papers aE submit
10 It's examination
at any moment.
and positive proof
must he submit
ted. The accom-
panyinE certificate
No. IL. has been
Issued 10 this pa
per.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
MEMPHIANS LIKE MENA.
Would Build Summer Homes if Had
 Railroad to Hot Springs.

V. J. Vaccaro and B. l.. An dris, two Memphis business men, left Mena last week for their homes after spending a short time looking over Meua. They expressed themselves as especially nleased with what they saw here, commented most favorably on the cleanliness of the city streets and took great interest in the gen. eral conduct of the city's affairs, administrative and otherwise.
 Both gentlemen spoke most enthusiastically of the beauties of the Janssen park and of the public spirit shown by the peo- nle in improving it. They made inc unquaIified statement that if there vas a direct railroad route bet tweeu Memphis and Mena, such as a road to Hot Springs would make, they would come here and buy property and build summer homes.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
TRAIN KNOCKED OUT.
Sixteen Hour Law Hits Southern, De- lays Over Thirty Passengers
 and Lays Off Train.

The difficulties of running trains by legislation were illus trated Wednesday when the Kan sas City Southern bumped up against the sixteen hour law in it's passenger service.
 The passenger train from Mcna which should reach this city at 10:30 iu the morning, was behind freight accident Wednesday morning, and was delayed long enough to bring il into this city so late as to collide with the six teen hour service law.
 The train was scheduled to re- turn to Mena, making connection with main line trains, but it's crew could not take it back with out exceeding the sixteen hour limit, and the other crew could not be called without violating ten hour rest limit. So, as there was no crew, the train was held up and the run cancelled.
 There were thirty passengers who desired to go, but who could not of course save the company from the penalties for violation of the law, aud were compelled to possess their souls in patience until the crew got their full ten hours sleep, as nominated in the bond. Fort Smith Times.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
MENA SOON TO HAVE DIRECTORY.
E. R. Bryant Has Copy Almcst Ready
 for Printer.

k. R. Bryant has about com pleted the compiling of the copy tor the new city directory of Mena which will soon be ready for placing in the hands of the printer.
 The city directory is a matter of great importance to commu- nity, for it clearly portrays the growth, development and pro- gress as no other work can. Every individual is interested and rep resented in it. The population of a place, based on directory statistics, has always been found to be the most accurate, and 1t IS confidently expected that the forthcoming directory will show healthy increase in Mena, and there is no surer index of devel- opment than growth in popula tion. A good directory is as al. most indispensable in a good live city,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-04-30
NEW MUSIC FOR MENA.
Dr. Davis Has Installed Fine Instru-
 ment in Drug Store.

The pride of small boy (of the olden time sor0 in his first pair of red-top boots is as nothing compared with that of Dr. J. k. Davis in the new Regina Sublima piano he has installed Ia his drug store. IL is capable of grinding out rag-time or classical airs with equal precision, and Friday with the doctor regulating the wheels as be pointed out the wonders of its mechanism and locking with reverence into it's internal workings, crowds gathered around with pulses beating to choice bits of rag-time, the doc tors favorites.
 The price of the instrument is $6S5 plus the freight, and is of the nickel-in-the-slot order, but the doctor probably has a secret key by which he can revel in the blissful music by shorter route when the nickels do not come fast enough. ..
 Anyhow, it's installation will adl "tone" to Mena lite and will help "keep things gong on" on Mena street"