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Evening journal., 1908-05-12

"A swarm of bees in May
Is worth a load of hay;
A swarm of bees in June
Is worth a silver spoon;
A swarm of bees in July
Is not worth a fly"
One can readily see that the above
is not alike applicable to all localities,
for while May, June and July are COM
mon factors in every locality, the eli
mate Is not the samp in all localities.
May in the South is very different from
May in the North In this locality,
New Castle county Del, the words
would be true providing May was al
lowed to linger in the lap of June until
about the 10th or 18th of that month.
A swarm is a very good asset up to
about that time. Later than that a
swarm would be able to do little 'nore
than secure enough honey to keep It
alive through the winter. And a swarm
coming out after July 10 would not be
able to do that well and would perish
sometime before the coming season.
Few things about bees are of greater
Interest than swarming. The one who
has as many colonies as he wishes
studies the subject of swarming with a
view to preventing the bees swarming,
liz possible; while he who desires more
bees studies the subject with a view
to getting as many swarms as pos
isible.
Just what is the cause Of swarming
has not been satisfactorily stated, al
Though that which seems TO come near
Jest to the explanation is that they
Swarm for lack of room, and swarming
can be very largely prevented by Civ
ling plenty OF room from the start. But
this would have to be done from the
lstart, for II they decide to swarm once
there is no stopping them, even If
lgiven a whole barn for room
When the warm days in the latter
part of March and during April come
ilthe bees start in with the rearing of
,lbrood in earnest. SO that by the first
lof May the young bees are Matching
tout very fast and the number Of bees
J, in the colony increasing so fast that
There is not rooom for all. Instinct
teaches them that they must lay by a
lgood store for winter, and they must
have room to store the honey away
lThey decide upon a division Of their
forces and one part will go off and Sc
lcure a new home.
The old queen and, in the most part
1.-THE old bees, go out 10 form the new
lcolony. This is a time Of no little con-
lcern to the bees. They must go out
not knowing whittier They have no
idea what kind of a home they
will be able to secure. They must go
into it empty handed. All its furnish
ings they must provide anew. When
1.-THE day arrives that they have decided
upon for their departure from the Old
home to seek their fortunes in a neN
world. all is quiet about the old home
Few bees are going out or coming in
Even those that do not intend to sc
lout with the swarm seem to cling &C
b the home that day to see the others
! off. II is a great day, and they are oil
! going to take part in It in some way
Inside the hive great preparations are
Evening journal., 1908-05-12

Petticoats made Of fine muslin or
cambric with II inch wide, extra fine
embroidery, never sold for less 1 m
than $500 at ................ uOU
Corset Covers of fine nainsook, II
entirely new designs, trimmed front
and back, with several rows of OE
fine VAL lace, value soc, at. .ZUC
Women's Fine Summer Ribbed
Vests, lace trimmed, taped neck o
and armholes, value IL 1-2c, at .OC
Women's White Linen Parasols, fine
paragon frame. with gilt tips. finished
with embroidery insertion, m
value $3.50 at ............I uUU
Children's Parasols in a variety IN
Of nice colors, value Csc at ...I &c
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
CHARTERS GRANTED

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, May 12-rhe State Depart
ment issued certificates OF incorporation
to the Eastern Finance Company, to en-
gage IN a general finance, brokerage and
commission business. The incorporators
are Wilmington Incorporating agents, and
the capital stock is s1,25O.000
The Meyersdaie Constitution and Equip
nent Company was incorporated to con-
struct and operate railroad stations,
houses. public buildings and to equip the
same. The incorporators are Of Pittsburg,
and the capital stock IS 100000
The O'Brien Electric Light and Sup
ply Company Of Pittsburg. was incorpor-
ated TO manufacture, buy and sell electri-
cal apparatus. The incorporators are OF
Pittsburg, and the capital stock is s25oOO.
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
NIGHT SCHOOLS
WILL SOON CLOSE

It is probable that the night schools
conducted at Schools Ncs. s and 10 will
be closed at the end of the present
month. superintendent Of Schools
Twitmyer made this recommendation
at the Board Of Education meeting
last night. but said he would make a
report on this matter at the next meet
ing Of the board.
Mr.. Twitmyer reported the present
attendance in both schools TO be 81
boys and girls, which is just one-hall
OF the enrolment at the beginning OF
the second term in March. One teach
er at No. 10 School. he said. had been
dismissed. because Of the falling off in
attendance.
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
The one thing a man can understand
about a woman is that he doesn't
A man can quit any job he holds when.
ever he feels like it, except being married.
A girl calls # a romance when man
likes the way her mother has tomato souu
made.
People spend all their money keeping VI
appearances to make the world think they
have plenty more left.
A woman takes more Joy out OF finding
a withered flower that one OF the children
pressed in a book than man does ir
finding ten-dollar bill in an old suit ol
clothes.-N. Y. Press.
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
SCRIPTURES FOR
KENT'S NEEDY
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, May 1.-THE inmates OF
the Kent county almshouse had a visi-
tor yesterday that left them valuable
presents. He was w. f. Stewart, coll
porteur for the State Of Delaware, for
the Delaware Baptist Association. The
colporteur addressed the inhabitants OF
the building and farm and asked for
promises from his hearers to seek and
follow the lowly Nazarene, and TO read
His word. All who promised were pro-
sented with a pretty small book, con-
tanning one gospel, either Matthew,
Mark, Luke or John.
Evening journal., 1908-05-12

Corset in batiste and coutille. in
all the new shapes, value 75c, no.
at ..s............s. .s.s'.'.s-...'. FSS
Amoskeag and Lancaster Apron
Gingham, 25O pieces, value 1Oc H1o
a yard at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -
Infants Nainsook, short and OK.
long dresses, value SOC at ...... .ZOC
Children's Dresses made of gingham
and chambrays. sizes 1 to IA E0.
years, value S5c, at ........... OUC
Women's Hydegrade Petticoats in
black only, all over $500 m
at .................. .............l a-FQ
Fine White India Linen, extra
good quality, value lac a yard n.
at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. W
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
Mr.. vandsvsr Returns Thanks.

I return my most heartfelt thanks
to my friends, Mrs. Matte Pyle, Mrs.
Edward Moore, Misses Eva and Mabel
Rudolph, Miss Annie Robinson, Mrs.
Lena Fritz, Mrs. Dillman, Mrs. Leary
for their kindness to me during my
sad trial and to the friends who sent
the beautiful flowers TO my dear wife.
Alfred D. Vandever.'
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
Leaves Pulpit to Become Teacher.

GEORGETOWN. May 12.-The Rev
Robert Osborne. who has been rector o
st. PauPs Episcopal Church here for tn
last three months, left for Philadelphia
where he received an appointment to
chair in a divinity school.
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
BEES ON THE FARM
Article No. 10.

ATtICIe NO. 10.
A series Of articles on Practical
Bee Keeping.
BY Joel S. Gilfillan, Newark, Del
Swarming
Evening journal., 1908-05-12

Good Price For Bank Stock.
GEORGETOWN, May 12-SiXteen shares
OF stock Of the Farmers Bank. of George
town, were sold for 1850 a share at auc-
ton. The par value of the stock is $50.
Evening journal., 1908-05-12

Private Disease. Specific
Blood Poison, Ulcers.
Drains and Losses. skin
dis. Structure, Impotency,
Reflex and Contracted dis,
Varicocele, Bladder, Kid
ney and Prostal dis.
Shrunken Organs, Debility,
Lost Manhood and all
Mems Diseases; also dis
eases of Women. Advice
Free. Hours, 2.30 10 9 .. m
Tuesday and Friday, 9 a
m. to 4 D. m. only.
DR.. Barnes. s13 Shipley
St, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
So Long Kid Gloves at $2.25

Womens fine French Kid Gloves. Fully 10
button lenbth, in black only Values On 0E
$500 and $3.50. Special at......... WZuZO
Women's Pure Silk Gloves, elbow length, in
black 6t and white. Value $I.25' 75c
Women's 2-clasp fine Kid Gloves; seconds OF
the $780, SIPS and $I.so quality. Spe- 60o
clal at Observation-Disclosures. VOJ
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
GAS STOVE LEAK
WAS NEARLY FATAL

GEORGETOWN, May 12.-Nearly as
phyxiated by leaky gas stove. William
Short, Jr.. was saved by being discovered
while unconscious by another member Of
the family. Short went to the bath room
to bathe and lighted a small gas stove to
heat the room. not knowing it leaked
While preparing for his bath he fell to
the floor unconscious. Some time later
another member Of the family, wondering
over his absence. began a search and
found him. Short was removed TO fresher
air, where restoratives were used and he
was brought to consciousness.
Evening journal., 1908-05-12
Our Sample Suit Sale is
Carrying The Town by Storm
$40 to $35 values at $40,
$3.50, Sis and $I7.50

Hundreds of knowing women have taken adj
vantage of the wonderful money-saving oppor-
tunites. This sale makes possible for you to
crafty your desire for new suit and economize
as well. At the prices we Offer a comparison If
goods and prices here and at other stores will
convince you that no such values were ever of
fered in Wilmington.
This wonderful lot of sample suits consists of
high-grade goods for Women and Misses in the
newest Prince Chap, Cutaway and Madame B Blt-
terAy effect, in plain and striped materials. All
lined with the best taffeta; strictly tailor-made
skirts, in the newest cut. Positively worth $4,000
to $500 On sale at
$40, $3.50, SIS and $I7.5O
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
CENSUS OF STANDING TIMBER.


Washington, D. C.-The National
Conservation Commission has caused
the. first comprehensive attempt at a
census of the standing timber in the
United States ever undertaken. The
commission nesds the information to
help complete its inventory OF the
country's natural resources, which it
will include in it's report to the Pres
ident, and since that report is to he
submitted on January l next it needs
the information at once. In conse-
quence the work en- the census has
been started with rush.
Estimates as to the amount of
standing timber IN tne United States
range all the way from S22,6S2 ,000,-
900 to 1000, 0O0.0O0.000 board feet,
a difference OF more than a trillion
feet in the views of the best qualified
authorities in the country.
In the opinion of the forest service
the most carefully prepared estimates
yet made are those by Henry Ga1-
nett, published by the twelfth census
in 1900, which placed the total
stumpage at 1880, 900. 100000 board
feet. Mr.. Gannett was recently cho-
sen by the President to compile all
the information gathered for the
commission. The census is expected
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
Decay Of Building Stones.

The causes of decay in building
stones are various, and depend on
the physical structure of the stone,
its composition, and the nature of
the surrounding atmosphere. The
most destructive agent to which the
stone is exposed is rain or a moist
atmosphere, and also, in a minor
degree, wind, frost, and smoke. The
air of large towns is usually charged
with various deleterious acids; these
acids are dissolved by the rain, which
penetrates the. stone in a greater OF:
less degree, according to its physical
structure. and combines with the con-
.stituents of the stone, causing it to
decay. so that any contrivance that
will check the admission of water
will be most likely to succeed in ar
resting bodybuilding World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
PUBLICITY SAVES LIVES ON RAILROADS


Chicago.-Publicity is credited
with having decreased accidents on
the Hartman system of roads be-
tween twenty and fifty per cent. with
in the past three years. This result
is indicated by report made by
Julius Kruttschnitt, director of main
tenance and operation, to e. II. Har-
riman, of a novel plan which has been
tried on that system of roads.
Besides decreasing accidents, pub
lefty has served, it is said, to i'm
prove discipline and increase efficiency
and also has protected the roads
against newspaper misrepresentation
and unfair hostility on the part OF
communities. When the plan of CIV
ing the fullest publicity to wrecks
7. was first preached by Mr.. Krutt-
schnitt, 1t was coldly received on all
sides. Finally he succeeded in get
ting it tried on the Union Pacific, and
now all the Hartman lines follow it.
The new method depends for its
success largely upon speedily finding
out the cause of the accident, placing
the blame where it belongs and let
ting the public know all the news
papers care to- tell about it. This
method is so different from the one
usually employed by railroads that it
caused great deal of comment, but
Mr.. Kruttschnitt is firm believer in
the efficacy of public sentiment when
based upon a right understanding of
facts.
When an accident occurs on any of
the Hartman roads the superin-
tendent, master mechanic and engl-
neers of the division go at once to the
scene and organize board Of inquiry,
composed of themselves and one or
more leading citizens of the commun-
ity. If this. board fails to ascertain
the cause of the accident, second
board is formed of the general super
intendent, general superintendent of
motive power, engineer. of main
tenance of way and one or more citi-
zens OF the community. Should this
board in turn fail, a third board is
formed with the general manager at
its head. In only one instance has
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16

to give an accurate basis for comput.
ing how long our timber supply will
last.
The consensus of opinion is that
the present annual consumption OF
wood is about 100000, 100000 board
feet, or something more than that,
One leading authority has placed il
as high as $50, 100000, 900 board
feet Assuming stumpage ol
1,400. 900, 100000 feet, an annual
use of 100000, 100000 feet and neg,
lecting growth in the calculation the
exhaustion of our timber supply is
indicated in fourteen years, and as.
Stunning the same use and stand, with
an annual growth of 10000, 900, 600
feet, a supply for twenty-three years
is indicated. Letters to county clerks
asking for statements OF forest areas
in their counties have been forward,
ed. Seven thousand fumbermen and
timber land owners have been asked
to supply similar information. In
all, nearly 10000 letters have been
sent. These letters also ask for a
wide variety of information, includ.
ing not only the numbering and mill;
ing industries, but all others, even
indirectly dependent upon the use OF
wood.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
The Druggists First Sale.

''This new place of mine opened
up on Monday morning." said the
druggist, "and waited for business.
/ was rather curious to see what
would be the first thing to be called
for. What do you suppose it VASE"
Soda, I'll bet,' said his listener,
that's what you sell most of, you
drug store people"
That's funny" said the druggist;
almost every one I've asked seems
to think of course it was soda. But
it wasn't.
There's a greater necessary thar
that. Or, rather, if it isn't a nec-
essary, it's something folks want.
''The first thing sold was face
powder. A woman bought it. And,
furthermore, know three other
druggists who had the same expert
ence on opening their places. AS
they've done we'll, perhaps it's coed
luck to start that way. New York
Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
The spendthrift.

A shining square piano decorated
with bric-a-b raes occupied the center
Of the parlor of the bachelor whose
chun was giving a little party dur
ings his absence. *.
Lovely old thing. " said one az
theE girls u
Eyes, said his ciium. but be
careful how you open it and play OF,
it-that is, If you have any respect
for your nerves He bought 1t at an
auction for 81. He bought it for q
special purpose. Some night when
he gives a party up here he's going
to tear off the lid and throw it into
the fire. Then he's going to keep
up the fire the rest of the evening
with the legs and one part and an
other. It's like this, you see, every
body will go away and say:
How rich ne must be to burn
pianos like that in CRATE when he
could get wool SO much cheaper.
''As matter Of fact, he couldn't
get that much wood very much
cheaper. New York Press.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
Piece OF Valuable Garnet.

'tThere is a small piece of carpet
in the mint in San Francisco that
good many people would doubtless
like to get possession Of" remarked
R. III. Smith, of the California city.
1T is in the adjusting room, where
surplus gold is trimmed from the
coins after they have been stamped.
Of course. these little trimmings of
ten drop on the floor and are imbed-.
ded in the carpet. which is soon to
be burned in order that the precious,
filings may be recovered. Some
times after piece of carpet like this
has been Burned $4,000 worth of
gold dust is taken from the ashes.
The sweeping from the floor each
day are carefully treasured. "-Balti-
more American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
One oT the
Essentials

of the happy homes of to-day is vast
fund of information as to the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge Of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well. Informed of the World; not of indi-
viduals only, but Of the many who have
the happy faculty of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class, of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and com
mended by the Well-Informed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative Is the well-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co..
only. and for sale by all leading druggists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16

There is more Catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put TO
gether, and until the last few years was sup
years doctors pronounced it local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and by CON
stantly, failing to cure with local treatment
pronounced it incurabie. Science has proven
Catarrh to be constitutional disease, and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by 4. D..
Cheney K Co.. Toledo, Ohio. Is the only con-
ternally in doses from 0drops toa teaspoon
full. 1t acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one hun
dred dollars for any caseit fails TO cure. Send
for circuIarsan testimonials Address f. j.
CHENEY & Co., toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
influence OF Mountains.

The influence of the mountain is
pure and holy, giving strength and
simplicity, encouraging the older vir-
tues, discouraging the newer vices.
In the hill men of Wales we see
this clearly enough. Go where you
will among the wilder and more
mountainous parts of Wales, and you
will find that rare independence and
self-reliance which are not marred
by curiously defiant discourtesy
You find there those who are truly
natures gentlemen
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16

the general manager thus been called
upon to act.
The board of inquiry does its work
quickly and not infrequently news
paper representative is a member.
The newspapers are furnished with
a correct bulletin of the facts. This
practice has greatly diminished the
newspaper appetite for wreck data,
unless the accident is in reality big
story.
The effect upon the discipline has
been marked, for every man in the
operating department knows that if
he is derelict in his duty his home
community will know of it, and he
will be discredited among his friends
Men can stand being hauled onto the
carpet in the general managers
office, but they cannot stand the light
Of local publicity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
1917 VICTIMS or NEW YORK
RAIL WAYS IN CINE MONTH
Report Shows There Wers EGO Accidents IL
CITY In AUGUST

lily III august.
New York City.-There were $3.50
railway accidents in New York City
in August. according to figures sub.
mitted to the Public Service Commits.
sion by it's secretary. They resulted
in the injury OF 1917 persons. OF
that number 2247 were passengers,
$40 were railway employees and SO.
were neither passengers nor enl-
ployes. Forty-four persons were
killed, fifteen received fractured
skulls, four lost legs or arms, thirty
four had legs Or arms broken and
dangerous injuries were inflicted on
1873 other persons. The. total NUN.
Der of persons dangerously wounded
was 235.
The report shows there were dur.
ing the month 121 car collisions, S9i
persons and vehicles struck by cars.
$50 persons injured when boarding
cars and 1888 when alighting from
cars. Forty-one of the victims were
hurt by getting in contact with cleo
tricity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
WANTED TO Know
The Truth About Grape-Nuts Food.

j
It doesn't matter SO much what
you hear about thing. it's what you
know that counts. And correct
knowledge is most likely to come
from personal experience.
About year ago." writes a N. Y.
man, Il was bothered by indigestion.
especially during the forenoon.
tried several remedies without any
permanent Improvement.
MY breakfast usually consisted of
oatmeal, steak or chops, bread, coffee
and some fruit
Hearing so much about Grape
Nuts, | concluded to give it a trial
and find out il all / had heard of If
was true.
so ! began with Grape-Nuts and
cream, two soft boiled eggs, toast, a
cup of Postum and some fruit. Be.
fore the end of the first week I was
rid of the acidity of the stomach and
felt much relieved.
BY the end of the secend week all
traces OF Indigestion had disappeared
and | was in first rate health once
more. Before beginning this course
OF diet / never had any appetite for
lunch. but now can enjoy a hearty
meal at noon time" There's a Rea,
son."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to
Wellyille," in pkgs.
Ever read theabove letter? A new
one appears from time I'd time. They
are genuine. true. and fun Of human,
interest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
PERUNA ADVISED FOR
SUDDEN COLDS.
It Should Be Taken According to ni-
rections on the Bottle, at the
First Appearance of the Cold.

ST.. JOSEPH, MICH, Sept, l9Ol.-Last
winter caught sudden coLd acjticlt de-
Vetoped into an unpleasant cdtarrt
of the head and throat, depriving me of my
appetite and usual good spirits. A friend
who had been cured by Peruna advised me
to try it and sent for bottle at once,
and ! am glad to say that in three days
the phlegm had loosened, and felt better,
my appetite returned and within nine days
/ was in my usual good henith.
Miss Helen Sauerbier.
Peruna is an old and well tried remedy
for colds. No woman should be with
out it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-10-16
Rival Dignities.

An English. fond of boasting of
his ancestry. took coin from his
pocket and, pointing to the head
engraved on it, said. my great
great-grandfather was made lord
by the King whose picture you see
on this shilling"
what a coincidencei" said his
Yankee companion, who at once pro-
duoed another coin. my great
great-grandfather was made an angel
by the Indian whose picture you see
on this cent. Ladies'. Home Jour
nal.