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Evening journal., 1908-01-02
NO HARM TO LICK
POSTAGE STAMPS
Sanitary Precautions Are Fol-
lowed in Preparation
of Them

The employees Of the local postofhce in
particular and almost everybody else
have noted that many persons dampen
the envelope instead of the stamp when
mailing letters. This is done because OF
the mistaken idea that the mucilage is
unclean, or even poisonous,
This, it can be said, on good authority,
is a mistake as the mucilage on the back
Of government stamps is perfectly harm
less, being made Of simple vegetable in
gradients that might be taken into the
mouth with as little danger of poisoning
as a touch Of sugar. while the envelope to
which the tongue is applied may be pol.
luted with microbes. Bearing out this
statement is an article in the current
number Of tho Postal Clerk the official
organ of the United National Association
Of Postofhce Clerks. which reads as fol-
lows
The fine coloring Of our postage stamps
and the gum on the back Of each is a
matter of special pride with us, and they
may be applied 70 the tongue for moisten-
ing purposes by the public without fear
Of poison or of contamination.
No Harm in Them.
Some persons imagine that the gum
upon our postage stamps is some com.
mon variety of gum or mucilage but
they are much mistaken. It is perfectly
harmless, and is composed Of dexterin
and glucose. and IL is as pure and as
clean as modern methods and human skin
can make Il.
In fact, it may be said that ~ go al
most TO extremes In the initial prepara-
tion Of the gum and in its preservation
and subsequent application TO backs Of
tho large sheets upon which postage
stamps are printed. It's application TO the
sheets is made by mechanical process in
a cleanly and sanitary manner. and not
by hand. The room in which the cumming
is done is large and airy and may be
said TO be as free from dust and other
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
MILKMEN MUST
TAKE OUT PERMITS

MIX Inspector Charles II. Grantland
has issued a notice 20 milkmen that
permits can be obtained in the Office
Of Clerk Of Council Thomas S Lewis
at the City Hall, ana are given free
Of charge provided the applicant salts
factorily can meet the requirements
demanded Of him. Those selling milk
without permit are liable 70 fine
of from $40 to $50.
Tb~ applicant has TO furnish certi-
ficate filed out by a veterinarian who
is supposed TO examine the stables and
COWS Of the person applying for the
permit This certificate must show
the condition of the cows. whether
healthy or unhealthy, the condition OF
the stables as 70 size. convenience,
ventilation, drainage and other particu-
lars.
Tine dealers who purchase their mtk
from the producers have 10 have certi-
ficates showing the stables and cattle
Of the producer from whom they get
their milk are ND to the standard.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
CHINESE NEW YEAR COMING
ceIestiaIs Ct City Will Begin ceIebrat-
ing on February I.

With Oriental greetings and abund-
ance Of smiles and gifts, the Chinese
OF this city win welcome in their new
year on February 1. The day marks
the beginning of the thirty-fourth year
OF the reign Of the Emperor Kwang-
Hsu.
All business viii be suspended, and
no matter how humble the Chinese res
tauranteur or laundryman, countless
strips OF red paper-the signs of good
lluck-and paper lanterns win .hand
from the front Of his house.
Though the religious significance is
observed by the orthodox Chinaman,
the reformers will observe the
feast out Of national respect.
Every one of the Chinamen in this city
will burn joss sticks 10 scare away
demons and invoke blessings for the
coming year.
/ Promptly at midnight New Years
eve all business places win close. No
true Chlnaman win sleep during New
Years Day. He viii economize time
by paying as many calls as possible
on friends Obeying the law of the
city, there viii be no noises 10 wake
the quiet hours Of the night In san
Francisco and New York firecrackors
are exploded and bugles blown. but
here. In the words of one Celestial.
"Policee. he no likee chiRee 10 pray
too loudee."
The new years holidays win con-
tinue FOR one week. and although busi-
ness viii be resumed after New Years
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
Your Suit TO Order
If You Want Ii

Men who like to choose their own
cloth-to settle the details Of he
cut, close or loose fitting the ar
rangements Of the poclSets-the
length Of the sleeves--in short, the
style, shape and character of Tho
clothes they wear--will find here
just exactly what they want. BE as
critical as you please, your satis-
faction Is what we're after.
Our confidence is in our guaran-
tee-if the suit is not right don't
take IL.
A special sale Of custom made
clothing Is or, and maybe your
choice is among these lots. Sale
won't last long. Select now.
Lot f-Suits to order-all of our
SEE. $25 and S2T suits--s19.50
Lot 2-suits to order-all OF our
SIS and $50 suits-s22.5O.
Lot 8-Suits 10 order-all OF our
ys2, S35 and $40 suits-t25.O0.
Lot 4-Trousers to order-worth
se, $3.50 and 81 for $500.
Lot 5-Trousers to order-worth
$3.50, IS and $3.50. for $3.50
Lot 6-Trousers to order-worth
50. $40 and S12, for $3.50.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
TAFT AS A RADICAL.

a TTEMPTS have been made by opponents
Of President Roosevelt to impress "con-
servative' persons that Secretary Taft is pro-
nounced radical holding "ncendiary" views, a
man whose election to the presidency would be
dangerous to the property interests Of the coun-
try. What is his attitude towards property p
shrieks an organ in New York that poses as the
chief defender of property. Taft's career as a
judge and all his utterances, best answer that
question. This doubt or charge against the sec
retary is preposterous In fact some Of his decis-
ions while on the bench were bitterly condemned
b. so-called radicals
Taft believes that laws are meant to be en-
forced against all classes. If this view were
radicalsm, Taft would be a radical
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
CHESTER'S
PARADE A SUCCESS
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL,

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WEST CHESTER. Pa, Jan 2.-The
big parade and caSe-walk Of the
"mummers" was a grand success, and
attracted numerous visitors to town.
The first prize, S25 in gold. was award
ed to the Red Men, who had about 200
uniformed men in line; the second. SIS
in gold, went TO the Fame Fire COM
pany, as the Happy Hooligan Family,
with about $50 men in uniform.
The kennett Square Fire Company
got prize for the best display OF visit
ing iiremen; the Good WIN Company
(Chinatown) secured first prize for
floats, and the second prize for floats
was captured by the Red Men of
Manoa. Lenni, Ardmore, Berwyn and
other points
The West Chester Fire Company. aa
Darktown Brigade. won first prize for
the best comic outfit. consisting OF
truck, chemical and fake hose cart.
At the cake walk, before several
thousand people in the Opera House,
the first prize was awarded 40 Charles
Areson; second prize to Alfred Taylor,
Coatesville.
The prize for the finest costume by
lady Was awarded by Mrs. Harry G..
Kugle; the best couple Of cake-walk-
ers--James Brown and william Nc
Cormiek uady)-won "A prize; the
prize for the couple attired in a most
comic costume was given to William
Biddison and David Devonshire, NAL
vern. Miss Mae Otley. West Chester,
won first prize for skirt dancing; most
comic walker Harry Naylor; most
comic costume, single. Clyde s. Han
num- buck dancing, Harry Naylor
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
PHILIPPINE FOREST RESOURCES.

a CCORDING to the report Of the Forestry
4 Department in the Philippines. there are in
the islands 10000 square miles of valuable timber
land, covered mainly with pines Some day the
people of the United States may be enabled to
benefit by reason of this colonial lumber supply.
To prevent speculative operations the Philippine
Governments limits the holding Of any single
owner to $500 acres, but this limitation was made
too late to head off several early adventurers after
the American occupation. Yet, after all, it must
be remembered that the Philippine forests, like
the rest OF that country, belong primarily to the
Filipino people The tariffs, laws and admins
tration of the islands must be for the benefit Of
the people who live there.
Judge Taft was right when he said that Ameri
cans in those islands who did not like the prin-
ciple of the Philippines for the Fihpinos ought to
try America for the Americans.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02

tories follows Alabama, II Oklahoma, a Louis
lana, II; Maryland ? Mississippi I3 Nebraska,
L; South Carolina, ? Texas, Indian Territory,
l. OF the total number, sixty were negroes and
four whites; sixty males and four females.
Suicides continue to increase, as they have for
several years past and also continue in excess of
other forms of violent deaths. The number for
1907 was Io7S2, as reported in the public press.
The proportion of suicides as between men and
women continues to increase the favor of men,
Evening journal., 1908-01-02

A handsome tribute has been paid Ambassador
Bryce by the American Political Science Associa-
ton which elected him its president the other
day 1t IS the first time that the association has
gone outside OF America to pick its chief officer
and the compliment to Ambassador Bryce is
manifestation of appreciation of his interest in
American affairs. For many years Mr. Bryce's
work, the American Commonwealth has been
taught in our colleges, and it is regarded as the
standard work on that subject
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
MISS ALICE NIELSEN

At the Lyceum Theatre on Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday of next week
the attraction will be "rhe Scouts Re
venge." This is a new attraction and
is declared to be filled with exciting
incidents
The New Years day performances
at the Garrick were greeted by crowd
ed houses. It is seldom the house
presents a bill that gives more general
satisfaction than the show now play
ing. The Grand Opera Trio in the
prison scene from Faust have a good
number, and Hale, Corhin and Miss
Allen contribute a pleasing exhibition
of banjo manipulation. Ella Snyder
end company of young men in Jack
Tasons West Point sketch Commence
ment Days" have a feature that is one
OF the hits of the show Their sketch
Is vaudeville number of more than
average merit. Millar and McCaulley
have a song or two that never fails
10 win them hearty applause. Madden
Fitzpatrick a Co. in The Turn Of the
Tide" also have an act rather above
the ordinary
used in The Phantom Detective.''
which opens at the Lyceum tonight, is
said to be a marvel of theatrical art.
The room represents the study of Frank
Folsom, the detec tive: every manner
of instrument used in tie eNploita-
ton of criminal life is found IN evil
dence. Relics from a hundred prisons
handouts. pistols, daggers. hangmen's
nOoses, all that have seen actual SER
vice; there are secret panels. trap doors,
and the rock of DEATH" a contrNance
Of self protection. Musical numbers
are frequent during the play; the
American Beauty chorus, comprised of
singing and dancing girls the Amer
lean Newshoys Quartet, and several
vaudeville teams lend color and vi-
vacity to the production.
Miss Alice Nielsen. once the comic
opera favorte OF America, from the
days Of "The Fortune Teller" and "1'he
Singing Girl" has been developed into
q grand opera singer by Henry Russell,
The creator and manager OF the San
Carlo Grand Opera Company
u was when Miss Nielsen went over
TO London with THE Fortune Teller
tAAUA NAAH ANanHNNf AAA'AA a NNAA"fNAA'fNtA 70
vocal trainer. met her lie urged hor
to give up comic for grand opera. and,
following his advice, she gave up the
comic opera stage in the height of her
career and spent q year studying voice
culture in Italy.
Then She went back 20 London, took
the finishing touches from Mr. Russell,
and made her London debut as a prima
1opua in GRAND onora Her guQpaee
was instantaneous and now she IS as
sociatod with Nordica, Noria, Claessens,
Marohi. Desana. Constantine Albani,
de Sogurolo, Blanchart and others
equally notable in the San Carlo Grand
Opera Company.
Director Henry Russell decided that
his company should present here at
the Grand Opera House on Wednes-
day, January Sth. Nerdfs masterpiece,
La Traviata with Alice Nielsen as
Violetta. Signor Arnaldo Cont will
conduct the special orchestra Of so
artist musicians.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
WesIey schooI children RsesIvs.

DOVER, Del. Jan. 2-The children
of Wesley NJ. f. Church, comprising
the members of the primary depart
ment, under the direction of Mrs.
James L. Wolcott. the superintendent,
held a public reception and served a
luncheon in the basement of the church
yesterday afternoon. which was a
unique and original affair. Beside re-
ceiving and welcoming their guests.
the children sang. spoke and deported
themselves about the dining tables like
adults. A gift was presented to each
of the $50 children present.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02

The sympathy Of many friends is extended 10
DR. Thomas c, Moore, of Smyrna, in his sore dis
tress. Heavy affliction has been his lot Not
long ago he lost his son, bright and promising
youth. The other day his wife passed away.
Now the State senator himself is seriously
stricken with paralysis. His cup of woe is over
flowing. To the State at large DIR. Moore is
known as a successful politician, member for
years OF the Legislature, but politics has been his
recreation. His vocation is physician, with
large practice In his own community his friends
are numbered by the hundreds While strongly
partisan, Dr. Moore is one of those men who al
ways retain the personal friendship of their DO
litical opponents. No one who knows him will
fail to feel pang of regret on hearing of his
misfortunes
Evening journal., 1908-01-02

Let grumbers and GROWERS turn over new
leaf and try to overcome their faults during the
new year. The man who is always complaining
always pessimistic, is never happy. Be cheerful
Try to make the best of your lot. Do as well as
you can, perform your duties willingly, not
grudgingly. Don't endeavor to make your fell
lows miserabIe. They have troubles Of their own.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
Father Bronnan Officiates.

High mass was celebrated in St.
Pauls Roman Catholic Church yester-
day at . O'Clock by the Rev. Patrick
hfennan. the recently ordained priest
OF this diocese. For the present he
will remain as ono Of the household Of
ST. Pauls rectOry.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
LYNcHINes ANp SUICIDES

I YNcHING in this country is decreasing and
= suicide is growing. The record of lynch-
ings for 1907 contains the smallest number in the
last twenty years and the total is but sixty-threc
as compared with sixty-nine in 1906 The runl-
Der OF iynohings in the various States and Terri
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
E1aEIIl3..ll. s. 1l1NIE7

Day the religious import win stil bc
remembered.
There are S62 days I'm the Chinese
year, and next year will be a leap
yoar.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
Awarded a cold watch.

A gold watch was awarded last
night by the Ainquas Fire Company
of Newport, for the benefit of tho com-
pany TO L. year old Lena l.. Bane.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
THE EVENING JOURNAL COMPANY.

Directors and sole stockholders: Robert S. Baird
Albert ". cummins Clement B. Halam and S"DeT .
Evening journal., 1908-01-02

Gilbert s. Jones. Business Manager
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Evening journal., 1908-01-02
The Evening. Journal
FOUNDED 1883.

Entered at the pOstonace at Wilmington. Del. as
secsnd-cass natter
a Republican Newspaper published daily every after
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THE EVENING JoURNAL uses the United Press New. News
scrvi~e received in its editorial rooms over sPo''"
wire
Evening journal., 1908-01-02

Advertising rates on application.
No attention paid TO unsigned communications
Evening journal., 1908-01-02

This newspaper is on sale rogucry at every newsstand
IN wilmington and the principal owns M inc Sln'e
Delaware; also Broad Street Station ana Awsn'y-
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Thursday, January ?, 1908.
Evening journal., 1908-01-02

New York once; GOA Cambridge Buldins correr EutA
Avenue end Thirty third Street
Chicago. ONCE: 81 Boyce Building.
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mopth payable advenoe. By carrier. SIX cents "ss
Evening journal., 1908-01-02
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-04
IS CAUSED
BY SMART RUSTICS
Serious Accident Results
From Wrong Direction
Given Autoist,

Smart rustics have a habit Of direct
ing automobile tourists on the wrong
road 1'just for fun" and a serious &C
cident near New Brunswick, y. J,
quite recently, was the result OF the act
OF a countryman who sent william
Oberman wrong AIr. Oberman con-
sidered himself well posted on the par
ticular road he was asking about, hav-
ing been over IL again and again, and
he therefore continued his trip after
learning Of the right fork, with undi-
u.inished speed. lie ran OF the road
and turned over. Several members Of
the party were almost killed
A smart rustic tried his game on the
Pierce Arrow in the schedule making
trip this year over the A A A route.
and sent the car far out Of the way
On the return the farmer was taken on
board and ordered TO direct the party
correctly. which he did The tourists
carried him far away before they let
him out and he was compelled 10 walk
back many miles, but was rather pleased
with his first trip in an automobile and
promised before he left 10 direct tour
lists correctly from that time on.
The farmers seem 20 feel that II is
the right thing 20 misdirect automobile
4 Joursts- and as a rule. the tourists
nave become suspicious OF directions
given
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-04

France from especially adapted gray
iron. 1t has a jump spark ignition
the current being obtained from an i'm
ported Eiseman lOw-tensiOn magnetic
The propeller shaft. connecting the
clutch with the transmission gear, has
well-eucased universal joints at each
end. Another special feature of the
Packard car is the four brakes ali act
ing on the rear wheel brake drum. The
steering is operated by q large hand
wheel, with WOrm-and-sectOr gear. Inc
wheel base IS l23 inches and the TedQ
$751; The entire body, bonnet, ana
frame is finished in Packard blue, with
black holdings, and fine cream yellow
stripping. The wheels. aXteS, springs
and other running gear parts below the
frame are cream-yellow, striped with
blue.
The Buick car, which is also handled
by the Luttreu Company, IS manUiac-
tured by the Buick Motor company OF
Flint and Jackson, Mich. -Four types OF
autOmO bilCs are made. each In Sep+-
rate factory. The company has been IN
existence only four years, but already
it's cars are well known in the automo-
bile world. In l94 only thlrty-seFen
cars were built, while Tor the season
ended July q, 200 cars, representing q
total value of 50. coo. 600. were produced
our customers are our best statesmen,
is the experience Of the Buick people
Is Light Model.
Model No. 10 is a light four-cylinder
runabout equipped with a detachable
rumble seat and with considerable pow
er and speed 1t has a &-horsepOwer
engine. Model i will be the Buick s
special for 1909. II has a P-hOrsepow-
er motor and viii be equipped with
one Of the best uagnetos in existence.
The Model 5 car viii be a 5)-hOrse-
power, seven-passeng~ touring car,
comfortable, speedy. aIj durable. The
tWo-cylinder car viii be continued FOL
the next year, as Il has been q Buick
standard. and IS the one upon which
the reputation Of the company has been
founded. These machines are so es-
peCIally adopted for the conditions sur
rounding washington that the Luttrell
Company expects TO dispose Of a large
number Of them during the coming sea
sOE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-04

Tor service. No part Of the mechanism
Is attached 70 the body and separate
freight and passenger bodies are fire.
quenly used In connection with one
Chassis
The motor and all parts recurring in
specllon and adjustment are placed I'M
der the seat and fOOtbOard. where thev
are quite accessible, and may be reached
without getting under the car or re-
moving the load All parts Of the ma
chine are made in the Baltimore fac
tory. and duplicates OF any Of them can
be shipped on telegraphic notice In
case Of accident repair can usually be
made quicker than is the case in a
hOrse-draWn truck
The company keeps in stock a line
OF standard bodies, all painted, except
the color coats The printing and lead
coats have been allowed 10 harden
thoroughly, so that the bodies may be
painted any color 10 suis the owner, and
shipped within a few days after the
order has been received Special bodies
according 10 specifications can be built
10 order by the factory with from two
10 six weeks notice. depending upon
the design A complete chassis may
. be had without a body. the owner hav-
ing the body built by some local per
/ son who Is familiar with his require
ments. Among the different modes
are express bodies, bodies FOX general
trucking, others designed for light.
bulky loads passenger bodies suitable
/ for sightseeing or stage purposes, others
I for combination passenger and baggage.
( sightseeing bodies in which each seat
( IS a few inches higher than the one
Immediately IN front. depot wagons
with drop windows. and omnibus bodies
! with side curtains in place Of drop win
/ GOws.
/ The Reliance Company offers every
/ thing that can be desired in the way OF
] motor trucks for commercial purposes,
and II. Cornell Wilson & Bro expect
I 10 find a ready sale for the trucks IN
: Washington as they have met with IN
/ other cities