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The National tribune., 1908-01-16

People are again reminded that a
knot is not a measure of length, but of
speed. The old practice was to have a
three-cornered bit of plank which had
a cord from each corner, uniting in a
line marked by knots in the rope. This
was thrown overheard, and the number
of knots counted that passed while the
sand ran out Of a glass for an hour.
The knots were supposed to represent
approximately nautical mile, and the
number that passed in a given time
represented the speed at which the YES
sci was running. For convenience a
knot is often spoken of as Il mile and
one-sixth in distance.
The National tribune., 1908-01-16

Another effort has been made to in
ject pure American blood into the
Choctaw Indian, from Atoka, Okla,
has been appointed to cadetship at
West Point by Representative Carter,
of Oklahoma.
The National tribune., 1908-01-16
A remarkable dimtnution in the con

A remarkable diminution In the con-
sumption of the brew which made
Milwaukee famous is reported from
Menominee, Mich, on account of the
people there having seen snakes rum
ming around in Midwinter. One man
actually caught snake and put him
on exhibition in drug store, and it
was said that hundreds of people i'm
mediately resolved to take the pledge.
The National tribune., 1908-01-16

Marion Clark, Ola, Ark, sends a con-
tribution of 81 to the Stephenson fund
The National tribune., 1908-01-16
Doings of Congress-e


Congexmen.-News
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
The ROyaI Boz

There can be no discounting the hero.
ism Of King Alfonso. He not only
went 10 Barcelona in defiance Of an
archist warnings, but he drives his
own motor car.
It is reported at Honolulu that the
crown prince Of Japan win make his
long contemplated tour Of America and
Europe the coming summer. Profess
or Beltzolong has been recalled from
Germany TO accompany the crown
prince.
It is TO be hoped that Queen Amelie
MilLbe snared- the -brooding melancholy
that has settled down on the other roy
al widow Of an assassinated sovereign,
Queen Margherita. Since the death OF
King Humbert she spends most Of her
time incognito IN her automobile and
is never known TO smile.
The dowager queen Of Portugal, Ma
ria Pia, still retains marks Of great
beauty. In her youth she was famous
as one of the handsomest women on
the continent. For years she has been
the arbiter Of dress I'm Portugal and
in her early womanhood was known as
the best dressed queen In Europe.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
PLEADED HIS OWN CASE
AND GOT A VERDICT

DOVER. Del. April 22--A prisoner
pleading his own casa before a jury
and winning It was a novelty in the
Kent County Court Of General Sessions
here yesterday. Ernest Grcenly, who
was found in the railroad station n.
Clayton one night some months ago,
was arrested and committed TO jail in
default Of bail. two DAYS afterward
walking out Of the Jail with some night
dodgers. was the prisoner. Indicted
yesterday for breaking into the sta
ton. with intent TO commit larceny,
he to-day was arraigned entered a
plea Of not guilty and said he was
ready for trial, and that without coun-
sci to represent him.
After the State had presented its
case Greenly admitted that he was in
the ticket office at Clayton, but claimed
that. while under the influence of
liquor. some pals of his had put him
in the room. He also explained his
escape from the Kent county jail by
telling the fury that he actually was
pushed out Of the prison by the turn
kew with some other men who had
been admitted the night before as
dodgers. The jury returned a verdict
OF not guilty. and Greerly was dis
charged by the court, with an admoni-
ton from the Chief Justice to reform
his ways.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
She Said SkidOO
To The Fat BugabOO

Fat people are usually jolly. They
seem to take II for granted that ma
ture has allotted to them an extra
portion Of good weight. They seem
TO enjoy the extra apportionment Of
wobbly, strengthless fat. AS a matter
of fact they don't do anything Of the
kind Most Of them would undergo
hardship to train down to a comfort
able size and weight and many OF
them have attempted strenuous exer-
else and diet, but after brief exper-
ienoe have returned to the old way.
The humane and modern method of
losing superfuous fat is to improve
the assimilation of the food and better
the condition Of the blood which Is
responsible for the creation Of fat cells
One of the most reliable and most ef-
fective prescriptions is being used with
marvellous results by fat people who
desire to attain a comfortable and
more attractive appearance. The for
mula is as follows: IL ounce Mar
mola, 1-2 ounce Fluid Extract Cas-
cara Aromatic, and 3 IL ounces Syrup
Simplex; to be taken one teaspoonfu'
after meals and before bedtime. All
good druggists hll the Marmola Pre-
scriptlon at trifing cost, but be sur7
you get the Marmola and not some
cheap substitute.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
M. Olive Entertnins.

Mrs. Olive entertained Monday even
ing in honor Of her daughter, Rose
Olive. at her home. No. SIS West
Third street Her guests we're: Misses
Anna ]. Neeson. Z. Kyle. May Broom
ley, e. Abberger, Mary Black. e. Gill
Ian. Nellie Black. Beatrice Stewart
Mary T.. Neeson Eva Mcdowell, Mar
tina Daniel, Violet Moore. Jane Adams
Rose Edwards. John Neeson. T. Black
William Denice, w. Neeson. aJmes
Kyle, William Mcdowell, G. Garnt
Joseph Yates. w. Houston, J. Sinclair,
H. Beck G.. Walker. ], Bender, r.
Wright, f. Blanhenhorn. They spent a
very enjoyable time In games They
heard several solos from Miss A. Nee
son and Mr.. Black also a duet by Miss
NJ. Neeson and Mr.. Yates. which was
rendered in excellent style. James Kyle
gave several piano selections, which
were enjoyed At II o'clock the guests
were escorted into the dining room,
where they partool of good supper.
!. was a night long to be remembered.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
GIVE LUNCHEON TO
AID A HOSPITAL

Courtland Cause Chapter Of the
Delaware Hospital served luncheon in
the DUPONT Building to-day from -
until 2 o'clock for the benefit of the
hospital. Tea win be served from 4
until 8 o'clock this afternoon. The
large Office on the first floor in which
the dinner was served was prettily
decorated. The menu was fully as at
tractlve as the decorations. The enter
prise was literally patronized by busi-
ness men, The chapter expressed its
gratitude for assistance 20 the e. I.
dupont Company the Wilmington City
Electric Company. Moore & Co, the
Private Estate Coffee Company, Bro
sius g. Smedley, the wilmington Candy
Company Eckman g. Son, Lindsay
Brothers. the Reynolds Candy Com
lpany. Charles II. Gray Charles M.
smith. the Waverly Diaries, the
Charles Warner Company, II. A. Dick
erson, Lawson & CO.. +. p. Turner and
Iothers.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
AUTOPSY REVEALS MARVEL
Missouri Judge Lived for Years With
Internal Organs in Chaos.

BALTIMORE. Nd. April 22-surg.
cons. bending over the body Of Juds5
John E. McEeighan. Of ST. Louis, as Il
lay on the operating table at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital soon after he had
died Of a battling malady, were
astounded to discover that instead Of
the usual setting Of the organs, those
in the BODY were scattered about in
almost unbelievable wayE.
His heart was turned in a position
the reverse of norma. his kidneys
were united by a ligament in the shape
Of a horseshoe. and the liver was up
side down. with the gall bladder on
top Many Of the smaller organs
We're a chaos OF entangling cords ana
fatty substances.
How Judge McKeighan lived with
such a strange transposition OF the
machinery Of his body appears marvel
Gus. Surgeons are mystifed at Il.
Judge McReighan was GO years old,
and was considered one Of the ablest
lawyers Of st. Louis.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
DIED AT SO IN HOUSE
IN WHICH he WAS BORN

The funeral of David Ferris, one Of
the best known men Of the city. win
take place from Friends Meeting
House. at Fourth and West streets, az
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Mr..
Ferris died at his home. No. 301 West
street, on Monday night from a compii-
cation OF diseases. He was SO years
old and died in the house where he was
born.
Mr.. Ferris was a lifelong Friend.
He was a familiar sight about the city
and was highly respected. He was a
frequent contributor to the newspapers.
his principal subject being the Della
ware whipping post, which he had
hoped to see abolished. He was also
active in religious circles and an ardent
advocate Of a universal peace move
ment and arbitration. He is survived
bv FIVE children-Matilda. William c.,
Henry. Alfred j.. and Walter Ferris.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Church and Clergy.

Bishop Potter says he believes IN
the new woman"
Since the death OF Cardinal Richard
the distinction Of being the oldest men,
Der OF the French episcopate has fall
en- TO Mgr. Monnier, titular bishop OF
LYDIA, who became a priest In 1s48.
Rev. Peter Chang. the first Chinese
Catholic priest to visit this country. is
twenty-seven years old. He wears his
hair IN a long cue down his back.
He speaks German fuently. but does
not know a word Of English.
#. l. Marston. who Is known In
England as the Staffordshire Spurgeon
and IS only nineteen, is one Of the most
successful Baptist evangelists OF that
country. this being his eighth year OF
Christian work in behalf OF others.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
DANES ANB DAUGHTERS.

Mrs Nicholas Longworth can sail :
boat, ride to hounds. bind books, drlv
four-in-hand. run an automobile an.
speak Eve languages.
Mrs. Lusanna W. Hubbard Of II
ram. Me, Is a cousln Of the poet Lonf
fellow and occupies the room that D
used IN his boyhood when he yisite
the home Of his grandfather, Gener
Perley Wadsworth. The centennial
the ancestral mansion was celebrate
Jan. 13, 1900.
To her many accomplishments Lad
Constance Stewart Richardson ha
now added that OF ballet dancing
Lady Constance Is said to have a per
feet genius FOR the art, and II she care,
to devote the time to II she might be
come one Of the most exquisite ex
ponents Of ballet dancing ever seen.
Clementlne Rocher aged sixteen
threw herself into the Seine opposite
the Palais Bourbon. In Paris. Befor'
assistance could be given she had re
gained the bank and Informed the ter
rlded spectators that she was rehears
Ing for suicide, as she proposed TO TAX
her life by drowning She was ar
rested.
Miss Trlmmingham. postmistress ant
letter carrier OF Fishlake England, ha
been "postman" for thirty seven year
and in charge OF the postohice 70
twenty three years. Her Journeys tota
6,1s6 miles in twelve months. Durinl
the whole Of the time she has been OF
duty for only seven days and has walk
ed over 100000 miles.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Epilepsy, Fits

Every part of the body has its
nerves. It's the channel through
which energy-nerve force is
transmitted. If too much nerve
force goes to a part, it is irritated,
causing pain, congestion, spasms,
fits, epilepsy, etc. If not enough
it is enfeebled, and if none at all
paralysis results. DIR. Miles
Nervine soothes the nerves, as
sists the nerve cells to generate
nerve force, and in this way re-
stores nervous energy.
MY eighteen-ye old daughter had
fits for five years. as often as two and
three a week. She began TO take
DR. Niles Nervine. and she has not had
an attack for two months"
PETER McAULEY, Springfield. Mass.
II first bottle fails TO benefit. money back.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
FIRE RAVAGES A
FINE STOCK FARM
SparkfrOm Locomotive BeIieV-
edtO Have Started $3.50
Blaze at BridgeViIIe

BRIDGEVILLE Del. April 22-Tho
buildings OF the Delaware stock Farm.
adjoining Brdgewlle. were totally de-
lstroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
Those burned included stable. barns
and silos, twelve IN all. with their con-
tents, consisting OF grain. feed and MAJ
chinery. The house located upon the
property and occupied by Mrs Sarah j.
Meyer, was saved by the heroic work
OF a volunteer bucket brigade. after
having been on fire several times.
The fire is believed to have been
caused by sparks from the locomotive
OF the train leaving Bridgevine at as
o'clock. A few minutes after that train
passed men working In a nearby or
chard noticed the top OF a straw stacl,
TO be ablaze. The estimated loss Is
$500. with a small Insurance In the
Kent County Mutual Insurance Com
pany Of Dover.
In the pounds and stables at the
time the fire started were about as head
of registered cattle and hogs. All were
saved except five of the latter.
The destroyed property was owned
| by the estate Of d. S. Meyer g. sons
and was managed by j. H. Meyer The
lherd OF Aberdeen-Angus cattle. of
Delaware Stock Farms. Is renowned
among stock breeders all over tho
country. and the farm was one Of the
show places Of Sussex county. New
buildings will be erected IN the near
future.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Social and
Personal

Wesley Holden. of Cheltenham. Pa,
spent Sunday with Wilmington frierds.
Willard Hhcaens has been spending
some time in Philadelphia and Read.
ing
Mrs. J. II. Mendinhall and children
ran. of Middletown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Schoheld and
daughter Marguerite. of Marcus Hook,
are the guests Of relatives in this ci.y.
Thomas Farrell, of Chester. was a
visitor in this city on Monday.
Mrs. Bertha M. Evans has returned
from Dover. where she has been at
tending the wedding of her cousin. Car
roll Phillip. to Miss Blanche Harris.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Things Theatrical

'Fluny Rumes" is to be produced
next season.
"The Prince Chap" is to be produced
In Australia.
"Ailss Hook OF Holland" Is TO have q
summer engagement In Chicago.
Guy Bates Post has been engaged to
head the Chicago company to play
"Paid In Full"
Miss Jeannette LowFie OF the ''Mary'a
Lamb" company began her stage ca.
reer with the late Roland Reed
All the designs for the costumes and
scenery Of Maude Adams next produc-
ton will be made by a portrait artist.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Birthday Party al Montehanin.

birthday party was given at the
home of Mrs. Hoover, near Mont
chanin. on Monday evening in honor
Of her daughter. Miss Rebecca ]. Ford.
A social time was spent followed by
refreshments. Among those present
were: Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Godfrey. Mrs.
Quales. Mrs. George Singley. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Kirby. the Misses Mar
garet Fetters. Lulu Fetters. Ellen
Campbell. Esther Campbell Margaret
Godfrey, Regina Began, Carrie Thorn
son. Jennie Latham, Frances Latham.
Anna Latham. Rebecca Ford, Anna
Hoover, Marie Wolter, the Messrs.
George Black. Mahlon Harner Charles
Burns. Roland Burns. A. E. Connell,
William Campbell, William Fetters,
Robert McHenry.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
The Writers.

Paul Armstrong. the playwright. IN
vented a rotary engine once. but was
switched to literature before he had a
chance to perfect it.
A portrait Of George Meredith is to
be added to the royal collection at
Windsor. the king having lately com
niissioned William strang to paint 1t.
The fact that John Hay did write
''The Breadwinners" is stated, with
Mrs. Hays consent. In the new Tauch-
nitz manual of American literature.
This is the first statement Of authority
Carl Ewald. the Danish author. who
has just died at the age Of hfty-two
Vas -nnhlishing at the time 4 nnEelette
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
or EarIv Navnl HIstorn.

The naval history Of the Revolution
is not wholly OF privateering. Early
In 1776 congress collected a feet Of
eight ships in Philadelphia. They were
merchantmen slightly remodeled and
armed. AS they sailed down the Della
ware a yellow flag was seen flying
from the masthead Of the flagship, and
on the flag was a curious device-a
sort OF American coat OF arms-a pine
tree. a rattlesnake coiled and the sound
counsel, Don't tread on me-"
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
WILMINGTON IS
ON THE UNSAFE LIST

The Insurance Press in a curren;
issue prints a long article concerning
the fire equipment Of schools. The ar
ticle calls attention to the lack Of fire
escapes and condemns generally ths
tax methods adopted in protecting the
lives of the children attending these
institutions
In large type, the paper says: I'm
vestigations warrant the assertion that
protective appliances are needed in
schools In cities in this list" The lis
-eferred to, contains Wilmington
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
FATHER MCCARTHY HEADS
JOSEPHITE ORDER

BY receiving two-thlrds OF the vote
Of the priests OF the Josephite order,
Rev. Justin Mccarthy. rector Of st.
Josephs Seminary, has been elected
superior OF the Society Of Josephitea.
He succeeds the late Rev Thomas B.
Donovan. who died last January.
For some time it was conceded that
Father Mccarthy would be named as
his only acknowledged competitor was
Rev. j. A. ST. Laurent, rector Of Epl-
phany Apostolic College, WalbrooK
About a month ago a vote was cast
both priests receiving the same num-
Der Of votes.
Since the death Of Father Donovan
Father Mccarthy has been doing tho
work of the superior, and win now
continue the same line Of work. His
headquarters will be at st. Josepha
Seminary.
The new superior has been approved
by Cardinal Gibbons, whom Father Me
Carthy informed of the result Of the
election Monday afternoon, and the re-
suit has been forwarded TO Rome for
confirmation. There are now about 80
members I'm the Josephite order, and
the work is confined to laboriug among
the negroes.
Father Mccarthy is a native OF Ire
land and about 30 years old. He has
been in this country about 80 years.
He was ordained by Cardinal Gibbons
IN December. 1897. He acted as as
sistant rector at st. Joseph's Semi
nary and rector Of ST. Peter Clave- 8
Church. In 1898 he was appointed
rector Of Epiphany Apostolic College.
Father Mccarthy was elected consultor
TO Father Donovan in 1901, and since
that time has been rector Of st. JOS
eph's Seminary, Baltimore.
The Josephitea have under their jur-
isdlction the nome here for colored
children at Eleventh and French streets
and the Industrial School az Clayton.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22

NEW YORK. April 2s.-Charles r.
Murphy and his ally, William J. Con-
ners. masters of the Democratic party
In the State, have weedod Patrick a..
McCarron out Of the organization after
one of the most sensational sessions oc
a State convention ever held in this
State. Senator MoCarren has not given
up so easily however, and is now re-
sorting to law to try TO rout his rivals.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Haqqerty-Jaok

Miss Mary NJ. Haggerty and Charles
M. Jack were married on Monday
evening at No. 1916 Lowering avenue,
by the Rev. f. J. Connolly. The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss
Elizabeth Haggerty, as maid Of honor,
and w. II. Downing was best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack left on a trip to
New York and Boston, and will be at
home after May 1, at No. 5O7 West
Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Dance in snn,s nnna.

Mrs. Charles r. Miller gave dance
last evening in honor Of her son.
Thomas w. Miller and lis four friends.
George Black. Of Seattle. Wash: Ross
Brown. Of Salt Lake City; John Poy-
ton. Of st. Paul. and Mr.. Belin. Of
Scranton. who are Yale students and
Mr.. Miller's guests. Many buds Of
tho social season attended. The decor
ations were elaborate.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
VETS WIN MAJORITY OF
TOWNS IN ILLINOIS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
CHICAGO. April 22.-To-day's count
shows that thirty-nine out of sixtv-
two cities and towns voted to retain
their saloons in the second big contest
of the wear in Illinois. Prohibitionists,
IL 8 said. found their chief JOY in
carrying Efingham and Napierville.
The saloon forces won their greatest
victory at Cairo the largest city in
cluded In yesterdays balloting, where
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
EnaIIsh ceIenIes b Amerloa.

NANNNHM NNNHNfNN" ~ ffNANfHN-f
From the founding Of the first Eng
sh colony In America, Virginia In
107. TO that Of the last, Georgia In
i33. was a century and a quarter.
uring this time thirteen colonies were
Established. extending from New
rance on the north TO New Spain on
ne south. and laying claim TO all the
md from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
hen called the South sea.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
The sizo Of France.

France contains 2O7.21s square miles.
eing about one-dfth smaller than
exas. one-tenth smaller than the two
akotas and Minnesota combined, and
most exactly the same area as the
ew England and middle states, with
hio addad
Evening journal., 1908-04-22

lthe Prohibitionists were beaten seven
to one.
A dry victory would have meant the
closing of sixty-five saloons. Speak
ing of the results. Nice-Chairman A.
r. Wilson, of the Prohibitionists, said!
"The indications are that the temper
ance forces quieted down after the fight
of two weeks ago. while the saloon
people went into the fight with re-
neWed vlgor
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
WANT MORE TRAINS TO
} STOP AT HOLLY OAK

TO obtain better train service be-
tween this city and Holly Oak. the
Holly Oak Improvement Association
has communicated with william N.
Barnard, superintendent Of the P, B.
& w. Railroad Company. and the re-
quest will be laid before the proper au-
thorities. James II. Wright has been
comforting with the railroad officials on
the subject
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
plan a Raoital.

Miss Cora M. Edwards. of No. SOC
Monroe street. entertained ST. Paurs
"Y" at her home last evening, when
it was decided to give a recital in the
church on Thursday evening of next
week. Miss Louise Masters Ewes viii
give impersonations and Miss Mar
garet Braunstein viii recite Young
women win be ushers.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Entertains snndau sohnnI cIa..

Miss Name Seals class Of West
PRESBYTERIAN Sunday school was enter
tanned at the home o. Mr.. and Mrs.
S. w. Mearns. No 1lOi West Fourth
street Thirty members Of the class at
tended. A delightful evening was
spent. The class meets monthly at
the homes Of its members.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Last soeIety panos Of ssaann.

Society will hold its last dance Of
the present season in the New Century
Club on Saturday evening and promises
TO be a brilliant affair. The patronesses
VIII be Mrs. Lammot DUPONT. Mrs
Otho Rowland. Mrs. Harry T.. Cause.
Mrs 7. Coleman DUPONT, Mrs ]. T..
Winchester, Mrs. John r. Moore and
Mrs B. G. DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Mexisan Prisons.

The term Of a prisoner In a Mexican
penitentiary is divided into three pc
RODS The first is occupied with penal
labor. The second is labor IN the
training school. with a little pay. The
third preparatory freedom" includes
paid work and many privileges.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
pInner cIub 10 Eat shad.

The Democratic League Dinner Club
will give it's first shad bake at the
Robinson House at Delaware City to-
morrow afternoon and a delightful af-
ternoon is anticipated. There will be
thirty-ave members Of the club in the
party They win leave this city by
trolley at o'clock, returning home at
Z O'clock.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
Illustrated Lecture in India.

This evening. in Central Presbyterian
Church, at 745 o'clock, the chairman
of the missionary committee Of that
church will give a lecture, prepared by
the Board OF Foreign Missions, on
india" illustrated with stereopticon
slides. This lecture, with the magnii-
cent views, promises to prove interest
ing. instructive and entertaining. A
large number OF men are expected to
he present. A silver offering for mis-
sions will be received.
Evening journal., 1908-04-22
MI-O-NA MEANN
STOMACH COMFORT
It's Of Special Value to Many Here in
Wilmington.

Wilmington.
A notable discovery, and one that ap-
peals especially TO many people in
Wilmington. is the combination of
stomach help in the Mi-o-na treat
ment. This preparation works won-
ders In cases Of Indigestion or weak
stomach.
1t acts directly upon the walls Of tho
stomach and bowels, strengthening and
stimulating them so that they readily
take care Of the food that is eaten
without distress or suffering.
SO positive are the good effects fol-
lowing the use Of Mi-o-na that the
remedy is sold by Miller Drug Co,
4O4-4O6 Market St, under an absolute
guarantee to refund the money IL Il
fails to cure. A 5O-cent box Of Mi-o-na
Will do the good the stomach needs,
which is simply to make 1t do its own
work
Evening journal., 1908-04-22

entitled THE Son Of cordt" he wrote
historical romances and novels Of mod
ern life. but his fairy tales are consid-
cred to be his most creditable produc-
tiona