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Evening journal., 1908-07-20
Editorial Opinion
susex swamp Lands.


Milford Chr0nicle
Is there anything that could be done
for the State Of Delaware that would be
Of more benefit to her industries. and
add more 70 her worth. than the practical
systematic drainage Of the swamps and
low lands which now occupy many ,thOus-
and acres Of land in both Kent and Sus-
sex counties2 An idea was expressed to
the writer this week by Dr. Caleb r.
Layton. as to how this desired develop
ment and reolaiming Of the great cypress
and Glendale swamps could be brought
about on a basis Of fairness and equity TO
all, and the thought bears the stamp Of
practcability as well as fairness. in that
those who are to reap the financial re-
suits in the future, would bear fair
part Of the expenses attached The plan
as outlined is as follows: viz: first have
the Il I'd States Government through
the newly organized department having
charge Of drainage Of low lands, make a
typographical survey and ascertain ex-
actly where and how the swamps are to
be drained by one or more drainage
canals. All lateral drainage TO be located
as per plans laid down by the govern
ments agents, to be dug and opened into
the main canals which are to take the
water to either the Delaware or Chesa-
peake bays. To meet the cost Of the lat
ter and all expenses incurred other than
those incurred and paid for by the gem
eral government, to be paid for from
bonds to be guaranteed by the State of
Delaware. which bonds should be pay
able in from twenty to thirty years and
bear a very low rate Of interest; but al
ways provided, that every acre OF the land
benefited by the drainage canals, as
shown by the surveys Of the general
government, shall pay annually after
being reclaimed. a small drainage tax,
the same as is now paid in seme dis
tricts. for ditch taxes. The money raised
frem this tax to be set aside and applied
to sinking fund for the repayment
Of the bonds issued and guaranteed by
tho State. This is feasible plan, and
one that can be worked out. The State
of Delaware guaranteed bonds fer the
building OF railroads to the extent of
hundreds Of thousands Of dollars. and a
small fraction Of the amount guaranteed
for railroads. will supply the drainage.
This is a practical way to bring about
the reolaiming Of possibly twenty thous-
and or more acres Of swamp that is new
practically worthless as a tax producer,
and we believe that it should be put into
operation at the earliest possible day.
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
DROPPED COFFEE
Doctor Gains 20 Pounds on Postum.

A physician Of Wash, d. c., says Of
his coffee experience;
For years l suffered with periodical
headaches which grew more frequent
until they became almost constant. so
severe were they that sometimes l was
almost frantic was sallow. constl-
pated, irritable, sleepless; my memory
was poor, l trembled and my thought 3
were often confused.
MY wife, in her wisdom, believed
coffee was responsible for these ills and
urged me to drop II. I tried many timeS
to do so, but was its slave.
Finally Wife bought a package Of
Postum and persuaded me to try II, but
she made It same as ordinary coffee and
was disgusted with the taste. q
make this emphatic because fesf
many others have had the same ex-
perience.) She was distressed at her
failure and we carefully read the dl-
rections, made IL right boiled IL fun
Is minutes after boiling commenced 4,
and with good cream and sugar, I liknd
tit invigorated and seemed to nour-
ish me-
THAT was about a year ago. Now
have no headaches, am not sallow.
sleeplessness and irrltability are gone,
my brain clear and my hand steady /
have gained 20 lbs. and fell am a new
man.
Il do not hesitate to give Postum
due credit OF course dropping coffee
was the main thing, but had dropped
II before, using chocolate, cocoa and
other things TO no purpose.
Postum not only seemed TO act as
an invigorant. but as an article Of nour
ishment. giving me the needed phos =
pilates and albumens. This is no imag-
mary tale. IL can be substantiated
by my wife and her sister, who both
changed TO Postum and are hearty
women OF about 20.
Il write this for the information and
encouragement of others, and with a
feeling OF gratitude to the inventor Of
Postum"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road TO Well
ville." in pkgs There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
ono appears from time = .i--- -'--'.
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
Sussex Levy Court.

MllIofQ Cnfoulcle.
The condition Of the finances Of Sussex
county at present is a mute testimony
Of the lack Of business management on
the part Of the Levy Court Commissioners
of the county With an ample tax levied
with collections coming in about in the
usual proportions. the county finds its
treasury embarrassed to meet the al
lowances the Levy Court has made;
condition which shows plainly a lack of
business sagacity on the part Of the men
composing that body Early in the year
the court was warned that certain bonds
would be due at or about July first, but
no effort was made to provide fer these
obligations; but, on the contrary. the en-
tire matter was left to drift-just as
man not accustomed to meet commercial
paper permits bankable note to be pro-
tested before making any attempt to pro-
vide for its payment This practically is
the situation Of Sussex county to-day,
and county orders fer a time are being
held up.
The most unpleasant part OF the sltua-
tlon is, the expose OF the lack Of busi-
ness sense on the part of the Levy Court
OF Sussex has been made to the balance
Of the State, and to the world at large
by reasen Of the fact, that the checks sent
TO the workhouse for the board and
maintenance Of prisoners, have been re-
turned by the banks to the holders, mark
ed mo funds" This is indeed a mortiica-
tion to a county with resources Of Sussex
and brand the members Of the Levy Court
as men without hnancierlng ability. Pity
'tis, It's true.
In one district OF Sussex, a member Of
the Court has exceeded his road allow
ances by fourteen hundred dollars. Hew
many others are in the same category7
Such men are using the public money for
their own interests and make no effort
TO have the value received for money ex-
pended. or to take care Of her financial
obligations.
We are sorry to exhibit this mortifylng
situation in the affairs Of the finances Of
Sussex county but the facts are be-
fore us. and we shall present them to
the people. for their information. and
they must see that nHn of competent
business ability are sent TO the levy court
to handle the finances in the future.
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
comment on .he conrt

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
The rejection of Mr." and Misses"
Us a bit Of news for which the public
owe you a debt Of gratitude. 1t is
true, however, that it has been OBJ
served with a degree Of amazement,
owing to the source from which IL is
said to have come. But what makes it
especially interesting to me is, that
few people will stop long enough to
examine the underlying principle
which makes possible such a course of
procedure incur criminal court Still,
the average intelligent man, who has
given moments study to the devel-
opment Of psychological phenomena,
will be extremely interested to learn
of this overt and unblushing declara-
tion Of the learned court.
That the court is adept in all Judi
.oial proceeding, with a degree of sa-
gacity sufficient for the incest dis
elimination Of the most intricate phases
.of human rights, may not admit OF a
Single question. But when we re-
member that, whether II is for the
highest intellectual attainment or the
greatest cultivation of the moral SEN
sibilities we seek to concentrate our
ness Of the souls phenomena, are such
as to compel his Characteristic elements
to partake of all endeavors toward its
development; and we therefore, can
not educate certain psychic attributes
to the neglect or degradation Of others
1t is very possible to conceive Of
one becoming adept in booklore with
out the acquisition of those enviable
characteristics, commonly designated
as evidences Of culture It is equ-
ally possible to conceive of one pos-
sessing a highly cultivated mind, with
out having acquired a very great de-
gree Of intellectual knowledge but 1t
Is next to, an impossibllity TO conceive
.of any appreciable degree of develop
ment along either Of the above lines.
without a distinct and positive and
comprehensive development of the
moral sensibilities Hence, my inabll-
ity to accept, with any degree OF sat
isfaction, the reported statem0N Of
the court as being perfectly genuine.
I am sure, my dear sir, II the court
has been correctly quoted, the decision
was not the result OF premeditation
and a deliberate direction of ill-feeling.
but the outburst Of an Irresistible pas
sion from which the love of justice
and moderation has long since recoiled.
The court, himself would frown
with indignation upon anyone who
seeks to thwart the purpose Of Ameri-
can Ideals in its endeavor to make the
best of its citizens.
Most Obediently,
Rev. R. William Fickland.
Wilmington. Del. July 20.
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
Monday, July 20, 1908.
TROUBLE AT MILTON.

NHERE are prospects of war in Milton.
Among the many religious sects and the
twenty-five camp meetings in Sussex county are
the Holy Ghosters who are disliked by some and
liked by others The Holy Ghosters are operat-
ing in Milton, but the Milton Times doesn't like
them. One of the Holy Ghosters at their meet
ing the other day condemned the Fourth of July
celebration at Milton. "He raved and tore in the
insane manner of the sect" says the Times But
the principal part Of the Holy Ghoster's offending
was the report that he had said, "The band with
tin horns marched to Harts duck pond"
This is the sentence that stirred Milton And
the Milton Times Justly gets back at him in this
plain, Sussex county language: "He is liar. The
horns are not tin, but brass, and our lake, or
pond, is the finest and most beautiful in the
county"
Then the Times continues:
1t is right and proper that we celebrate the
anniversary of signing that glorious old docu-
ment, the Declaration of Independence and
our sympathy goes out to any man whose
spirit of patriotism is so deadened with dys-
pepsa) that he rants and raves like unto a
lunatc when his fellow citizens celebrate the
event. When some folks open their mouths
their brains disappear.
We deeply sympathize with the Times and the
good people of Milton. Having the brass band
that delivers melodious music called a band of
tin horns is indeed insulting to the town that
boasts of more canning factories than any other
lpWll III ouSSeN county. III the Dand played with
tin horns il could be accused of supplying canned
music and that surely would frighten all the
ducks out Of Harris duck pond. We have not the
slightest doubt that the horns of the Milton band
are of brass, and one or two perhaps may be of
silver
Then again, those who have visited Milton
know the beauty of the surroundings. To call
the lake "Harts duck pond" would be the same
as calling Smyrna river Duck creek, and no won
der Mltonians are indignant
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cept7 Results are what we are after.
In his published letter he says he does
not want it, That it would seriously sac
rlfce his business interests. The posi-
ton would not be a favor to him. but
a financial burden. But the State would
proht by his services No enc questions
this. In court we hire the lawyer we
think most likely to win eur cause
Why not send a man 10 Congress for
the same reason2 The Delaware ship
canal project had been dead a quarter
of a century. Mr.. Crozier resurrected II
He showed us It would induce industries
to locate here and benefit everybody in
the State financially. He told us it was
needed for the national defense. He
planned and led the fight that made
IL a national issue and popularlzed it
throughout the country. In three months
mere was accomplished than had been
done in twenty years. He alone induced
withdrawal Of railroad opposition to the
project and until this was done there
was no chance to get the canal at all
Why not send him to Congress to finish
lue Jops AilH canal WOuld give Deld-
ware international prominence. Through
out the world It would be called the
Delaware Canal" Is 1t worth whilel to
split hairs ever who shall have the
credit Who cares about that if we can
only get the canal? If we dispute thus we
shall not get it at ALL for the great hght
is yet to be made; the struggle TO get
the big appropriation. This will take the
kind Of talents and skill possessed by
Mr. Crozier And the enc who does It
must be an actual member Of Congress.
This is no reflection upon the tive ex-
cellent gentlemen who are seeking the
nomination and position for themselves.
But the people should demand the NOM
ination Of the man who will be sure to
win from Congress the various things
resired by eur State. 1t is a practical
matter.
Rural New Castle county is particularly
interested. Building Of the canal would
boom the southern part Of this county
and the industries that weuld follow
would help make a nearby market for
the farmers Of the whole State.
A Business Man.
Wilmington, July IS.
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
EarIx Lie on J Farm.


Before entering upon the second article
I must set myself right on the first. 50
that the reader may know what was the
matter with It. It had been attacked by
the editor and badly wounded and you
could have almost heard me thinking
when I got hold Of the paper but we will
let # pass for the present and abide our
time to even up with him.
Whatever ] may write during my in
definite newspaper career I wish to have
1t understood that I propose to tell the
truth but sometimes it may be hearsay
and will be chiefly Of reminiscent char
acter. 1 would ask the reader how long
he can recollect and how old he was when
he first began to sit up and take notice
In my recollections I almost invariably
associate something else with the incl
dent to prove the fact and here goes.
think the first thing 1 distinctly recollect
happened in the latter part OF June 1899
when I was about two years and six
months old. Ny father had nice driving
mare named Flower and that mare had
colt and as cloverhelds were the excep-
ton and not the rule among farmers in
those days. he took the mare when the
colt was first foaled to my uncles (John
C. McMurphey) who lived on a farm be-
longing to John Lyman. where Frederic
Knots lives now, near Fieldsborough
then known as Hard Scrabble, who had
a clover field; and the day he brought
them home he turned them into the COW
yard and came on up to the house where
was and told me there was a little
I.rsF
and went at once to accept the ewner-
ship and that was fixed, and was the
acknowledged owner while he was grow
ing to horsehood and being broken to
work and to ride. He was OF a strain Of
horses called "Jimcrack." and we called
him Crack for short
BY the time I was six years old I
was riding him after the COWS Of which
my father had many and they ustured
in the woods outside Of the farm en-
closure adjacent thereto and sometimes
falling to get them up in the evening was
hustled off after them soon the next
morning and generally rode Crack" He
being a little round chunky gray with
back straight from the root OF his tail
TO the root Of his ears, made it very easy
lot MN 10 luulDle me OH whenever ne Ielt
like having a little fun with me. which
he did occasionally and so one morning
about sun rise he was taken with one Of
his playful moods and commenced throw
ing down his head and kicking up his
heels at the same time and OF went but
he would not run on and leave me but
on that occasion just galloped in a circle
round me a time OF two and then jumped
over my head and then stopped to let me
get on again. BY this time he had be-
come papas horse and was sold in Feb
ruary, 1S49 to John Thsmas near Prices
Corner for $50 in gold which I saw paid
over but which I was not entrusted with;
and so with almost everything that hap
pened when I was small. reason to
recollect it,
Baby's colt and papa's horse,
And It always has been so.
But II does no good to be getting cross,
For they always make It go.
William Andrew Hukill.
Wilmington, July 20
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
ouTBURsTs OF ENTHUSIASM.

hNk noticeable thing about the returning
Delaware men who attended the Denver
convention is the great enthusiasm" that they
are maniiesting for the Bryan ticket. Outwardly
at least Mr.. Bayari, the State chairman, who
was the FIRST to get back, put on the best face he
could and when Bryan comes here the State
chairman may be on the stage to greet him.
Then returned the Hon. l.. Irving HANDY bub-
bling over with enthusasm ready to step up into
the band wagon and seize the reins from the Hon.
John G. Gray, who has been holding them with
all the muscle and strength of man who was
bred aJound Bridgeville, where strong men are
the rule
The enthusiasm of Mr.. Handy for Mr.. BRYAN
has become so great that the next time Bryan
speaks in Delaware Mr.. Handy win get closer to
him than the theatre box And this Handy en-
thusiasm istso catching that even the politically
solemn Sunday Star has hurled eight reasons at
an unsuspecting reader to prove that Bryan has
a fair chance of election. Some weeks ago the
same enthusiasts had fifty eleven reasons why
Judge Gray only had the Democratic chance
Then returned the Hon. Josiah Marvel king
bee OF them ALL whose enthusiasm for BRYAN Is
now as high as Pixies Peak
When Bryan is informed OF this sudden ont
burst for him, we wonder if he will scan the Della
ware vote in his fight on Guffey and trv 10 find
out what it Means.
The enthusiasm of Wilmington. however.
has not become infectious among the Demo-
Gratis OF the lower counties. who but a short
time ago, after considerable effort. had
worked themselves up into shouting for the Gray
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
Advnoatss Ne crn.i.r

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Several weeks ago I noticed in your
paper. an article commenting on the
prospects Of the Republican party I'm
ducing Mr.. Alfred o. Crozier TO accept
The nomination for Congress. Since see
ing that article have been thinking the
matter over very seriously and studious.
ly' making inquiries as to how the
people felt on this subject. The result
Of this thought has been that I am
thoroughly convinced that Mr. crozier
for Congress would be a good thing for
Delaware. Ask anyone you meet on the
street and he will think so. He can get
he things we want. He knows how.
Then why net send him. II he will ac-
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
PERSONAL POLITICS.

SEEMS that personal interests-that is
candidates for office are necessary to bring
out the voters at an election. Three wards of the
city OF Railway, N. J., voted the other day on the
question of whether the voting machine should
be abolished, and by 800 to u decided against its
use. Yet in the same wards last November at
an election for governor, 1909 votes were polled
Some of the New Jersey papers argue that this
is strong point against the initiative and refer
endum, and perhaps it is but there should be no
objection to taking referendum vote on different
matters along at a general or a city election as
the referendum gives the voter the only means of
expressing his views on different questions And
sometimes it is enlightenhg for the officeholders
to know what the average voter thinks.
Evening journal., 1908-07-20

We emphaticay decline to Join, at this time.
with Mr.. Solomon Sour, Of the Sunday STAR IN
his beatihcaton of the Hon. L. Irving Handy.
and will not attach the angels wings to his broad
shoulders, although B'rer Handy has been the
mon should not try to take from the glory of Mr..
Handy by making prophecies of candidates for
harps and halos. The harps and halos in this
matter have all been given B'rer Handy right
here on earth Solomon has monopolized for him
self the red suit the horns and the long tail and
the pitchfor1 but we haven't been touched by
prong Of his fork that ne has poked at his Market
Street contemporary, a breath of the hot air
from his furnace. We are not in it, Had we
been we should have turned the hose on Solo
mon
Evening journal., 1908-07-20

The imposing of fine of SIS or forty days in
jail on a colored man for contempt OF court
was drastic action on the part of the court, and
no wonder proceedings have been talked of for
the relief of the colored man. His use of words
Mrs" and Mr." even from the point of view
OF the court which seems to us ridiculous, was
trifing compared with the punishment that the
man is undergoing, and the sooner Judge Coch-
ran releases him the better it will be for the repu-
tation OF the court for fairness
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boom. They not used to such rapid face
about tactics.
.And while the leaders are so enthusiastic, it
may perhaps be noted that the Democratic ward
meetings called in this city are adjourning for the
lack of a quorum The enthusiasm of the leaders
hasn't spread down to the rank and file of the
Gray men yet, and it is really likely to be con-
fined to the consistent Democratic League
Evening journal., 1908-07-20
Peoples Column

Anenymeus communications fer this
peoples column will net De printed.
Names ef contributors to the column
WI not be printed, but must be fur
nlshed The Evening Journal as an evil
oentributsr.
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Good Representation Expected.

This city will have a good repre-
sen, ,ation at the National Encampment
of the C. A. r. which is to be held OF
Toledo. Ohio, early in September. The
veterans Of this city are already plan
ming to attend.
Evening journal., 1908-07-20

For some time, much to our sorrow we have
heard little of the Hon. Caleb r. Layton, of Sus-
sex county, but the Milford Chronicle records
that the doctor is still with us. For retaining
the great sypress and Glendale swamps the doc
tor has a plan which the Chronicle declares is
feasible and good. Before long the doctor will
be preparing plans to swamp the Democrats at
the election
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Call Eor STATE Rank Rennrt.

DR.. George w. Marshall. state insur.
ance commissioner, has issued a cali
for a state bank report from state
banking institutions at the close Of
business July Is. It is desired that re-
turns from banks be secured as soon
as possible.
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YOUR CHILDREN

Are of tender age and will require
the services of a competent
Guardian to take charge of the
property you have, by long and
industrious effort, accum ulated for
their protection after you have
gone. There are kind friends who
would eheerfuIy perform this, good
office but they have no assurance
they will live to see the children
reach mature years and qualify TO
assume the management Of their
own affairs. This company is guar
anteed perpetual existence under
the law, and as the guardian Of
your children can render them a
service impossible in an individual.
Evening journal., 1908-07-20

The commission appointed by the Legislature
TO erect the Dagworthy monument has returned
to the State balance of nearly 500 from the
appropriation. This is unexpected, but neverthe-
less welcome
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THE EVENING JOURNAL the United Press
News Service, received in its editorial over
special wire.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
by mail, postage prepaid, $500 a year. or 25 cents a
month payable in advance. BY carrier, six cents
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FINANCIAL

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