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Evening journal., 1908-04-23
Thursday, April 23, 1908.
ANOTHER SECRET MEETING.

@ FCRECY still seems to be the favorite
- method TO advance the deal by which the
Delaware Water Company is to secure pernis-
sion to use the property of the city Tor ITS pipes
provided tract of land is leased to the CITY py
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Tor play
ground purposes 49,.
ritv of the water system has been under way. It's
latest development is proposed secret meeting
between other city officials and the Street and
Sewer Directors. The question is finally up to
the Street and Sewer Directors. 1t is presumed
that arguments can be presented to them at this
proposed secret conference which VIII convince
the directors that they should grant the company
permission to use the city streets
One of the curious parts of this deal IS that
ostensibly it has been hatched by city officials.
Those who usually speak for the railroad COM
pany have denied initiative in the matter, al
though they drop a word that, perhaps, salts
factory arrangement can be made with the COM
pany.
The plan to get the playground for limited
term on condition that the company gets privl-
leee for an unlimited period of years is, however,
making steady progress The scheme had the
approval of the mayors cabinet when that cabi-
net met publicly. We suspected also that the
matter was discussed and approved when the
cabinet began holding its sessions in conceament,
but from what we can gather out Of the muzzled
mouths of the members of the mayors cabinet
there has been of late no discussion of the subject
The Water Commissioners unanimously ap-
proved of the surrender of the citys integrity in
the water system, although there had been at one
time considerable opposition Then came the
opinion of the city solicitor that the commission
ers were acting legally when they withdrew their
objections. Now the pressure of argument is to
be brought upon the Street and Sewer Directors.
If we were giving advice to the railroad COM
pany in this matter we should tell the railroad
managers to stand out and get all they can from
the city If the company is in fair way to
cure good bargain without spealoing-for ac-
cording to the companys attorney the proposal
is to come from the city-what would the com
pany secure should it whisper, or roar, or finally
Ere gun1
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
Don't Let Your
Piles Grow
Every HemorrhoidaI Ulcer is a Fertile
Field for Cancer and Other
Deadly Diseases.
TRIAL PACKAGE FREE.

Constipation unchecked brings in
fiammation, Inflammation begets piles
and piles too often superinduce tumors
OF malignant nature.
Piles Cor hemorrhoids) raresy kill, but
they cause more agony in few minutes
than much more serious troubles.
They are easy to cure if you go at
II right.
An operation with the knife is dan
gerous, agonizing, and rarely a per-
manent success.
There is just one way to be cured
one sure way. painlessly and privately
and that is with Pyramid Pile Cure.
We mail a free trial package to al;
who write.
II will give you instant relief, and
start you well on the way to a per.
feet cure.
Then you can get a full-sized boz
from any druggist for so cents, AMI
often one box cures.
Insist on having what you call for.
Just send your name and address n
Pyramid Drug Co. 81 Pyramid Build .
ing, Marshall. Mich, and receive free
by return mail the trial package in
a plain wrapper.
An druggists. 50 cents. Write today
or q free package.
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
Editorial Opinion
Mr.. Hsndx,s Speech.
Dover News.

Dover News.
The newspapers state that Mr..
Handy made a great speech after
Judge Grays letter was read to the
convention, one ardent paper stating
the best he ever made. oh, very likely
Levin had had days and nights to con
his speech over and mark the gestures.
Whatl know ye not that Judge Gray
wrote his letter to Mr. Bayard as the
head Of the Democratic State Com
mittee on April 9Th. five days before
Mr.. Bayard read It to the convention?
What know ye not that this letter
was written to the whole State COM
mittee through its chairman, and that
no chairman ever did or ever will con-
ceal such a communication from his
colleagues? Oh rare and many-sided
Levinl How often are we obliged to
blow the scum off your fiction and get
the facts as we know how to get
them? But why hold that letter FIVE
days, till the primaries were fought
out, and the work Of the convention
practically over, and the letter merely
an after dinner text for a surcharged
orator?
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
Notes and Comments

Egg rolling the White House lawn is joyous
than log rolling by assiduous candidates. A broken
boiled egg is easier to swallow than some campaign
yarns
Funny but true that the originator Of the great Amer
lean game OF baseball Englishman
Money a drug on the market2 Fshaw. let's be real
optimists They will need every who knows how
10 work, in a short time
Mr.. "Bll" BRYAN is humping the bumptious. His
pixies Peak or bust" wagon lost wheel Gray
Delaware rock.
Our Thanksgiving turkey has sand in its
than any old sultan that ever happened.
A pluck has the millionaire beaten a standstl.
He may live In a shack but his wife has kick coming.
The miN-ups OF the Thaws, Goulds and Vanderbits
make some people proud Of their poverty.
This water board is what Frenohman would nomi-
Nate "rhose People"
Talk OF barbarians decorating themselves with nose
rings and bracelets their ankles Gee whiz let your
optics feast their fullest the headgear of the up
to-date
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

The Dover paper that stands staunchly for Col
onel Bryan doubts the story that Mr.. Handy
knew nothing Of the letter of Judge Gray to the
Democratic State Committee requesting that the
State convention not instruct its delegates for
him, until II presented to the convention. Yes
Mr. Handy at the time the letter was read in the
convention, declared that its presentation was the
first knowledge he had of the letter. The letter
was dated before the primaries, and its existence
surely was not known except to the insiders
until the time of its reading before the conven-
ton. We still believe that the address of the
Hon. L. Irving Handy was delivered on the "spur
of the moment"
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
FRIENDS AND CHILD LABOR.

A 7 THEIR meeting in Philadelphia, the
y question of child labor was considered by
the Society of Friends, who are always in the
front ranks of movements designed to benefit hu-
manity The Friends were asked to discourage
child labor, and to endeavor to bring about the
abolition of work in unsanitary factories. Sweat
shops were condemned.
1t was urged that Friends should patronize
only those manufacturers who produce their
goods under so-called "fair" conditions that is,
the manufacturers who pay their working people
well. At this point in the discussion one OF the
speakers said that the recommendation contained
a "taint of Socialism" The speaker thus unin-
tentionally perhaps, helped the cause of Social
ism. For if recommendations to assist those
dealers and manufacturers who try to avoid child
labor and who pay their employees fair wages, are
tending towards Socialism, then most people will
conclude that want more Socialism OF this
kind.
A Consumers League has been formed to pa
tronize those firms that deal Justly with their
employees. How far the intention Of the league
and of others like the Friends, who are animated
by a similar purpose, will conflict with the de-
cison of the Supreme Couri regarding the boy
colt, is question. The chief stimulus for manu-
facturers to cease child labor unless they are
compelled to abolish it entirely by law, is the
hope that their efforts will be appreciated by the
public with a resul ing larger increase of patron
age If the man who produces commodities in
sweat shops, with child labor, and under So
called unfair" conditions, is permitted to work
in ambgsn and Unload us PRODUCTS at a lower
price in competion with TIE humane manufac-
turer, tho latter IS placed IN unfair competition
and mav sooner or later, go to the walt
The Friends have ever been alert in move
ments for the advancement of humanity. They
agitated for the striking of shackles from the
black slaves in this country, and they should agi-
tate for the freedom of children from the present
industrial slavery in which they are held in many
parts of the country.
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
REsPEcTED cITIzEN PASSES AWAY.

He death Of David Ferris removes a vener-
\ able and respected and useful citizen Of the
community. Mr. Ferris filled place that prob
ably no other man will occupy. He held notions
OF his own on many questions, and although they
were not what are called popular ideas, he ex-
pressed them fearlessly and persistently.
Mr.. Ferris possessed the quality of persistence
to remarkable degree. Once he started on a
question he kept up the agitation continually, and
while he may not have attained all that he sought
to attain, he nevertheless influenced to no small
extent public opinion. For instance, he was the
most aggressive agitator against the pillory as a
means of punishment, and the pillory was finally
abolished. He also agitated against the whip
ping-post, and that punishment has been some
what modified.
Mr.. Ferris was pronounced advocate of peace
and an opponent of war In this respect he car
red into his practical every day life the precepts
of the faith that he followed. When the military
spirit becomes rampant it is good thing to have
the peace advocates among us In the Society of
Friends he was always an active and energetic
member AS citizen generally, Mr.. Ferris will
be much missed in Wilmington
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
WANT TO CLOSE
PENNSGROVE HOTEL

SALEM, N. J., April 2s-At the OPEN
ing Of the April term of the Salem
county courts ]. Warren Davis, repre-
senting some of the citizens of Penns-
grove borough, presented a remon-
STRANGE against granting a license for
a hotel to Joseph G. French or any one
else. alleging it would he detrimental
to the town to do so. The remonstrance
was signed by go persons, one-third Of
whom are legal voters, and they repre-
sent 121 homes.
Senator ]. Boyd Avis. of Woodbury..
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

and I. Oakford Acton. Of Salem, repre-
senting the petitioner, Mr.. French,
We're of opinion that there is a place
in the county. outside of the county
seat. where a hotel IS nesded It is at
Pennsgrove. which is the terminus of
railroad. boat plies daily between
there and Wilmington and one OF more
boats stop there daily on their way to
Philadelphia ana other points.
The attorneys for the petitioner could
not see that hearing should be grant
ed. because no specific charge has been
made. but Judge Sinnickson decided to
hear both sides next Tuesday.
Mr.. French has been proprietor Of
French's Hotel SO years. and the first
licensed hotel was in the town seven
years before French's Hotel was built
in 1888. Mr.. French went to the hotel
in 1860.
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
NEWPORT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWPORT, April 23.-Miss Mary
vandegrift gave an evening company
a few evenings ago, in honor Of Miss
Lucy Killen, Of Dover, who has been
her guest for a short time.
Miss Ethel Reed spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mary Garretson and daughter
Of Wilmington have been the guests
of William Hilyard.
Mrs Clara Richards who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dawes. has returned to her home in
Philadelphia.
William ]. Stuart who has been EN-
ployed as watchman at the Walnut
street crossing for the p, B. & w,
railroad. is seriously i'll at his home
here.
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
Bryan and the Nomination.

Dover News.
Our State mugwump papers seem
now 70 be industriously figuring out
how Bryan may not be nominated at
Denver and how Judge Gray or some
other gold Democrat may walk off
with the nomination. OF course in the
estimation OF these mugwumps, and
against the Parker experience, any
gold bug, corporation Democrat can
be elected President this fall. When
in fact and truth 1t would be a burn
ing shame to put up a reputable, we'll
meaning Palmer and Buckner Demo-
crat only to have him cruelty slaught-
cred at the polls by the Bryanites. 1t
would be a wrong to any good man,
and nobody understands that better
than men like Judge Gray. Hence the
seeming inclination Of the judge to
fight the nomination away from him
self we believe, however, that the
present gold-bug Democratic activity
in some Eastern States will only call
our Democratic resentment in the
West and that Democratic state con-
ventions like that held in New York
last week. drive the Bryan sentiment
Of the country closer and more bitter
ly together
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

According to the latest election forecast of
'Old Figgers" General Charles H. Grosvenor, of
Ohio. Taft will be sworn in as president next
March, and over in the Senate Joseph B. Foraker
viii be taking the oath Of senator to succeed him
selt General Crosvenor counts upon factonal
differences among the Democrats to help give
victory to the Republicans in Ohio this fall. He
says that the brutality Of the Democratic organi-
zation of Ohio in refusing to endorse Iudson
Harman for president when Bryan cannot posi-
bly, carry the State, will mean the failure Of the
party to accomplish anything in the State at the
coming election. Old Figgers" is probably cor
rect in his statement.
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
FLYING MACHINE INVENTOR
Kept Strong and Vigorous to the Age of 90 Enabled to
Live to See His Lies Work Crowned with Success.

Mr.. Henry Clarke Moore, of Tama, Iowa, who
Is 90 years of age has just completed his first
flying machine, which will revOutiOnize the world.
His brain has been kept clear and alert and the
perfection of his invention made possible by his
daily of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as his only
invigoratOr and tonc-stimuant.
Inventor Moore firmly believed many years ago perfect
flying machine could be constructed and he has his entire life
perfect his invention In interview with correspondent he said:
know my machine practical, and hope with the help of
God and the aid of Duy Pure Malt Whkey live long enough
it in commercially and in the army and navy Speaking
further Mr. Moore said:
For several years had been greatly troubled with dormant
and sluggish of bowels intense
suffering No seemed benefit until finally
induced try Duy Pure Malt Whskey which according
directions teapoonu three times dayand gave
immediate relief steadily gained health and strength
I active a
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
Attractive.

Just as a shapely hat tops" the man
and a pretty bonnet caps" the woman
so does an attractively stained shingle
roof add the browning glory to
house Bryan's Shingle Stains increase
the durability and greatly enhance the
artistic effect Of shingles. They include
30 colors. true to nature, and much
more permanent If shinges are painted
by James M. Bryan, or his shingle
stains used. they impart to cedar and
cypress wood, a soft, sylvan, velvety
sheen unequaled by any other stains
Stop. or write to 107 West Eighth
street. where they will cheerfully an
swer all inquiries in regard to pain
ing.s
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

he will note the new Wilmington reser-
voir. the fine roadway, the fine farms.
fences and buildings, and many other
things.
Before one could realize it the car
would be at its Wilmington terminus
and the conductor would be calling out,
Change cars for all points in VIII
mingtonl"
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

Widows Pensions Now sf2 a Month,
regardless Of amount Of income. New
law just passed. Widows whose claims
have been rejected on account Of In
come should call or write at once for
papers and instructions free Of charg'
to Col. John Wainwright & Co. w.
Seventh ST., Wilmington, Dell
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

The Farmers Bank at Georgetown is to be re-
modelled, and we notice that plans for the work
to be done are being submitted by Baltimore and
Washington architects, and that Washington
builder has been in Georgetown finding out de-
tails of the proposed work. Why should not our
Wilmington architects and builders be among
the builders. The Farmers Bank is a State in
stitution, and we have no doubt that the work of
improvement would be given to Delawareans in
preference to outsiders
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
Happier When Poorer.

Dover News.
Some days ago we heard a farmer
who is stiu poor lament that he was
happier when he was poorer. When
a new carriage was a matter to be
talked over in the family and planned
over a year, and a trip to the city a
thing to be looked forward to. In
those days, he said, his children would
run a mile to meet the new carriage,
and sit up all night to welcome home
the city shoppers. But now new
road wagon is scarce noticed in his
family. and when he returns from the
city he is lucky to find somebody to
open the door for him.
Evening journal., 1908-04-23
EVERY WEEK

THE EVENING JOURNAL will pub
lish a popular piece Of music. The way
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cents per week or 25c per month.
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Not an Aud eryan vIotory.

Dover News.
There is no doubt that poll of the
delegates to our recent Democratic
State Convention would have shown
a majority favorable to Bryan. But
there seemed to be a remarkable will
ingness to make concessions to the
'favorite son" contention. 1t was not
an anti-Bryan victory, but really the
result of grace and favor in the
Bryanites
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

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Evening journal., 1908-04-23

se' MY nina IS as clear as It was and have done
of the best work on my invention the last few,
years, which proves my mental and physical condition.
Please bear in mind that a temperance man and do
not advise any one to alcoholic beverages except as
medicine, but do firmly advise all old people and
those who run down to use Duffvs Pure Mali
Whskey as have believe is the greatest support
to those who weakened by age In my case it slim
ulated and built me up it quckened my circulation and
made feel alert anda able do
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

One Penalty Of Prominence.
Labor Herald.
The more prominent you are now,
the more often you are Struck for a
dime or a car ticket.
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

THE EVENING JOURNAL the United Press News
Service received in it's editorial rooms over sFeo'A
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FINANCIAL
FINANCIAL
WILMINGTON SECURITIES

Reported by F. d. Laekey & Co.. "a
Bankers and Brokers. s4s Market street.
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Advertising rates on application
No attention paid 70 unsigned communications
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TERBEs OF SUBSCRIPTION.
BY mail, postage prepaid, $500 year or 70 cen .,s
month, payable ia advance. BY carrier SIX cents "o
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

Gilbert S. Jones' Business Manager
Fourth and Shipley Streets, Wilmington Deia"Ai@
Evening journal., 1908-04-23

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Avenue and Thrty-thrd Street
Chicago once; s11 Boyce Building
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Gives Fortune
u - Women Vic suf.er.

NriiI...' ne i' past few years Mrs. Cora -.
III "a, las Spent St25, 600 90 in giving med-
L'l-it'it tC afflicted women.
iIr,,,,, - s''.r ago we announced IN the COL
fF..a -. 81 ms Paper that she would send
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~ ~. lariale diseases or piles
t-,.+s ti!'t' q million women nave &C
lin 1,Hr generous offer. and as Mrs
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7-.-ir -..-S ~ women from all parts or tue
sbs D.. W." have not yet used the remedy.
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Florida's Constitutional
Convention In 1885.
by DANIEL cAmPsELL.

The history of a people is gathered
from the forms of government under
which they live embodied in the con-
stitution and laws of such government.
The constitution and laws of people,
being framed and enacted by men, re-
fleet the age or decade in which they
lived; the men pass away but the
work accomplished lives in the consti-
tuition or laws and makes a part of
the history of the country, rejecting
the character and intelligence of the
people of that decade.
Twenty-Five years have passed since
the constitution of 1885 was framed
and submitted to the people of Flor
ida. As all other changes by conven-
ton, or an entire revisionn of the or
ganic laws of state, there was a
cause existing at that time for a
convention to remodel the constitution
OF 1868: The moving cause was the
desire of the people of Florida to
have a republican form of govern
nent in which they could elect their
servants. The men who framed the
constitution of 1868 were almost
strangers to the people of Florida, and
this constitution deprived them of
rights which they had ever before en-
loyed, especially the right to elect
their own servants or officers. This
power had been placed in the hands
Of the governor
The convention of 1885 was COM
posed of one hundred and eight men,
elected by the people, apportioned
among the several counties and sena-
torfal districts, based upon the repre-
sentation in the house and senate at
that time This WAS in accord npa with
joint resolution for such convention,
submitted to the people and voted
upon in 1884. The convention was
composed of men of different ages
would say mostly men over thirty
five years of age-but there were some
younger men. Among the older men,
bers were those who had much expert
ence in public life, notably Hon. A. E.
Maxwell who had represented Florida
in congress in ante bellum days, and
who was also member of the Con-
federate senate. Among many others
who had done valiant service in the
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ed an American electrical engineer 10
study the feasibility of changing the
first and second sections of the state
railways for the use of electrical in.
stead OF steam power. The consul
adds: The engineer has left for
New York, where he goes after care
full study OF the conditions here -
seems that the project might be very
practical, as there are several good
streams crossed by the railway lines
that have their sources in the regions
of perpetual snow along the Cordil-
Ieras that must have ample fall for
limitless power possibilities. The
first section connects YalpaE % with
Santiago and is about one % indred
miles long, and the second section ex-
tends from Santiago to Conception
and is about three hundred and fifty
miles In length. Double track is be-
ing laid on the first section. AT pres
emit the coal bills for the state rail.
ways are heavy, since large proper.
ton of the coal used is imported at
high cos"