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Evening journal., 1908-12-28
WILEY DEFIES
THE PRESIDENT
Decision TO Gust the Pure
Food Chief Said to Have
Been Made

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S-Thas DR.
Harvey w. Wiley, chief OF the bureau
of chemistry. win lose his position very
soon. was predicted by a high official
in the Department of Agriculture. to-
day.
CDR. Wiley has dehed the President
Of the United States" said the official
THE rest of them are oheying the
President. The President ordered that
the pure food regulations for use of
bcnzoate of soda as a preservative. be-
suspended until the referee board has
rendered its decision, and we have
suspended them according to instruc-
tions. But DR. Wiley has come ana
denounced the use Of benzoate of soda
and created the impression that its use
is prohibited by the department"
The decision TO oust DIR. Wiley was
reached several days ago, IL is under
stood. when he refused TO sign food
inspection decision number 10i. which
states that. pending final decision, as
to the wholesomeness or unwholesomc
ness Of benzoate of soda, its use would
be allowed within certain limitations.
The decision was signed by Z. l.
Dunlap, and George p. McCabe, mem.
bers of the Food and Drug Inspection
Board. of which DR. Wiley is chair.
man.
Dr. Wiley said to-day that he refused
to sign the decision and that he flel
his reasons with the board
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Line
READY TO BUILD

If the Street and Sewer Directors
at their weekly meeting tomorrow
morning give third reading and pass
the resolution for an extension of the
Peoples Railway line up Tenth street,
from jefferson to Clayton, General
Manager Crook will begin laying rails
at once. Twenty-Five thousand dol"
lars will be expended for the improve
ment. and 90 tons OF rail will be used
Manager Crook expects the operation
To be finished in four or five weeks. The
rails will be supplied by the Pennsyt
vania steel Company. The railway
company itself will construct the line
Three new cars will be placed in SER
vice after the Improvement, which VIII
connect the lines i'm Clayton and Jeffer-
son streets.
Another important improvement {"
be made by the Peoples line shortly
after the New Year will be the exten.
sion of the Seventh street line TO Bay
ard avenue. This operation will be
made possible by the construction Of
the steel bridge by the Baltimore ana
Ohio Railroad over its tracks at Sew
enth street by order of the Street and
Sewer Directors. Plans for this bridge
bv the railroads engineers are being
considered by City Engineer Taylor.
and. with his approval. work will be
begun shortly. The bridge will enablc
the Peoples Railway to avoid the loop
from Woodlawn avenue around sixth
street and Bayard avenue to Seventh
street.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
FASHIONS DECREE

When a quantity of filet insertion is
required, the cost is more If the lace
is bought at the lace counter, but a
great saving may be effected by goins
to the upholstery department before
deciding upon the purchase.
Some Of the all-over flets I'm these
departments are lovely and will answer
quite as we'll as the more expensive
laces.
A soft, creamy. fine mesh at one Of
the department stores that measured
forty-five inches wide was only S1.29 a
yard.
The design was heraldic. and eight
strips of insertion could be cut fror.
one yard.
The same lace sold as insertion wa.
% cents the running yard.
1t is said that the white that often
shows on coat collars from coming in
contact with the neck can be removed
by mixing a little ammonia and salt
together until of a mushy nature.
This should be thoroughly rubbed in
and the collar afterward wiped with
a soft rag.
Dry. or the salt will "give" every
time the weather becomes damp oi
rainy.
Paris has decreed that cut steel shall
be one of the most popular decorative
effects Of the winter. and the fashion
has travelled so rapidly within a few
weeks that already Fifth avenue cors
age decorations OF cut steel and gray
diamonds OF aluminium worked int,
| thistles and other set pieces are to b.
seen. Hitherto steel has been locke,
upon as the prerogative of the matron
but now the girl in her third, or ever
/ her second season, wears it. Many O
the prettiest gowns of the season ar
soft dust gray. Ottoman silk trim
med with clouds of gray tulle sparklin
with cut steel beads and supple
mented with huge posies of deep Grim
son damask roses.
Smart and easily made ties are form
ed from strips of Irish crochet insei
ton about three inches wide and loni
enough to tie a four-in-hand or small
bow with long ends.
More servioeable. but quite as easil!
made are long ties of black, blue, o
any desired color of satln-fnished sof
silk or taffeta about two inches wild
and finished with pointed ends
These ties hang below the bust lin
and are fastened at the throat will
knit slides of embroidery silk the SAM
] color.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
An Old Fashion Revived.

Among the present-day revivals is
fondness for sewing carpet rags, either
in silk or cotton. Women are anxious
to have rugs. carpets or portieres OF
their own manufacture and are saving
remnants of silk. gingham or chintz
as vigorously as did their great-grand-
mothers.
The modern rag-weaving is decidedly
artistic. and the woman who can get
the best color effects is fortunate. or
ten, when there is not enough of one
color, the fabrics are dyed. Occasion
ally. however. the harequin balls are
used with good results.
The strips are usually about an inch
wide and from "A quarter to a hall
yard long. The ends are neatly sewed
together. either by machine or hano
and the rags are wound into hug.
balls.
When enough balls are sewed a.
make the desired article, they are
taken to a weaver to be made up He
is generally willing to give advice d.
color combination, and the number OF
balls needed for any given effect
Prices differ in different localities. bun
usually are quite moderate. The cotton
rags can be put in the tub and washed
so they are serviceable either in rugs
or curtains.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
HENEY MAY AID IN
PITTSBURG CASES
Talks of Latest Graft DiSCIOs.
ureS With Roosevelt
While East
By united Press Leased Special Wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-Althoug<
Francis G. Heney. the graft hunter, stili
declares that he has no intention of fig
uring In the Pittsburg graft cases, he doer
not conceal the great interest he feels iu
developments as they unfold in the smoky
City.
lie has discussed the case with Presidents
Roosevelt within the past few days This
may partially account for the impression
that HeRy may take a hand in the in
vestlgatlon before he returns to the Paci-
lc slope
Honey says he has bigger nsh TO fry
in pressing the bribery indictment against
Patrick Calhoun the president OF the
United Railways. at San francisco This
case has been set for trial about Janu-
AIRY 10, and Il was for the purpose OF re-
cuperating from the injuries received from
his would-be assassin that he came east
Tho Calhoun case Is the first one Of the
''higher up" prosecutions. Sensational as
have been the previous trials. they have
been only against Tho lesser fry" and
Heney feels that his accomplishments win
have largely proved a failure II he Is not
able 20 convict the men OF great wealth
and social standing. who. he charges have
been the principal culprits.
The fact that Calhoun Is financially in
tercsted In a Pittsburg traction company
is taken by some to mean that Heney
may directly figure in the Investigation
there n the Calhoun trial at San Francis
co should be continued.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
EDUCATION FOR
FARMERS CHILDREN

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 2S--That
the education Of the children Of farmers
will do more TO better the condition OF
farm life in America than any one other
thing, Is the opinion OF the Country Life
Commission, which met here to-day TO
prepare its report TO present to Presi-
dent Roosevelt before Congress re-opens
next Monday.
The report. It is understood. win COM
mend the work Of the reclamation SER
vice In the West and point out the super
ior advantages OF farm life IN that sec
tion Of the United States over farm life
in the South and New England.
In the South. conditions were found de-
plorable, said a member OF the commits
sion to-day. "We found many small farms.
where the children learned barely three
RS aad nothing more" ne declared. "and
then went on working on the farm, rails
ing the same crops their forefathers
raised. The result has been lmpervish-
ing of the soil and many families have
become poorer ami poorer each success
sive generation.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
HORSE KICKS
CAT TO DEATH

Kicked to death the body Of Tom,
a habitue OF the stables conducted by
Harry w. Lowe, at No. 32s East Third
street. was found In one OF the stalls
this morning. The body was removed
by the employees Of the stables and
they prepared it for burial, wrapping
the still warm body in white linen and
tenderly placing it in an improvised
coffin.
The victim Of the horses hoofs was
a cat which was a general favorite
with everybody around the stables. It
VIII be given a funeral in keeping with
the affection in which il was held. and
the grave will be marked with a head
piece.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
WHILE VISITING
he DROPPED DEAD
AGED Man Was Stricken With
ApOpIexy While Playing
With Children

While paying a short visit to the nome
Of Mrs. Ida Mcvey at No. 22O Franklin
street with whom he was acquainted An
drew J. Smith. aged c. years. suddenly
became III and dropped dead to the floor
He was playing with Mrs. Mcvey's chill
dren at the time.
pr. Willard Z. Smith was summoned
but the man was dead when he arrived
II is believed that death was due to apo
plexy.
Coroner Galloway was notified and the
body was removed to the morgue and
shortly afterward was taken to the home
Of Amos Drummond. a nephew at NO
Sl7 Lombard street.
The dead man came from Northeast,
Nd. and was on trip visiting his chill
dren and acquaintances. He was in Ches-
ter last week and had only been in VIII
mington a short while. The funeral will
take place from the house in Lombard
street
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
GIRL GOES LONG WAY
TO GET MARRIED

CHESTER, Pa, Dec 2s.-In re-
sponse to a long letter from Daniel
McMunigal. Of Chester. pleading for
her to join him in Albuquerque. New
Mexico, and there become his bride,
Miss Jane B. Bishop. a popular Ches-
ter society girl left this city
this morning for the southwest.
The young man, there in quest of
health, likes the country so well that
he has decided to remain there per-
manently. and so he write his fiance.
Miss Bishop. telling her he would
stay If she would join him.
Mr.. McMunigal has engaged in the
lumber business in Albuquerque. and
states that he is prospering. Miss
Bishop will make the journey alone
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
CARMACK'S SLAYERS
MUST STAY IN JAIL

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NASHVILLE. Tenn, Dec. 2S.-"Gentle-
men. have given this case careful con-
sideratlon from every standpoint and af.er
going over the evidence, am Of the opinion
that II Is not a bailable case. and there
fore deny the application"
This Is the brief opinion handed'down by
Judge William Hart, OF the Davidson
county criminal court this morning on the
application for bail made by Robin and
u. B. Cooper and John sharpe. held on
the charge OF numbering ex-senator Car
meek
Tho prisoners will remain In ial until
January 20 when the case Is set for trial.
AS In the taking OF testimony IN the
hearing Of the motion the court room was
crowded TO hear the opinion by Judge
Hart.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
LEADER OF STRIKING
MINERS LOCATED

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
DANVIIE. Ky. Dec. 2S.-Berry simp-
son. alleged leader Of the striking Stearns
miners. has been located at Paint Rock.
In the mountains. a short distance from
the scene of the Christmas day battle
Simpson sent several OF his miners to
Captain Henry Waddell. at Stearns this
morning and assured the officer that he
would surrender provided Robert War
rem. a Somerset military boy. be sent for
him He also demanded that he he given
bail before he would agree TO surrender.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
open Work pirectoIres.

When there are open work button-
hole bars to be made in embroidery
begin by tracing with the embroidery
silk or cotton the outside parallel
lines.
The upper and lower lines should
then be buttonholed until the place foi
the first bar is reached. Carry the
thread across and bring up the needle
from below.
Through one of the loops make three
threads in this way and cover them
closely with the buttonholing. making
the bars as firm as possible, after
which the material between may be cut
away.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
HOLD MORSE IN
MEXICAN JAIL

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 2s-Friends
of William Morse. son OF Samuel b.
Morse, the inventor, are anxlously
waiting details regarding his incar-
ceration in a Mexican Jail somewhere
in lower California on a charge of man
slaughter Every effort has been made
to communicate with Morse, but no
further word has been received since
the first message came, saying that he
has been arrested and accused Of kill
ing a Mexican.
Morse. who is So years old, and "A
classmate of President-elect Taft AT
Yale, came to San Francisco shortly
after the fire and lived here until about
six months ago He went TO Trinidad
and thence to Mexico where he was
lost sight of by his friends. He is
known to be QuicS-tempered.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
SNOW INTERFERES
WITH FILTER WORK

The snow has kept back the work Of
erecting the temporary buildings on
the site of the new filtration plant Tor
this city. although within a few days
IL is expected TO resume the work
again. Some Of the buildings have
been erected but there are others that
win have to be put up to be used as
store roms and the like, before the
actual work of building the filter can
hnUin
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Any Position
Is AS Good AS Another
In THE EVENING JOURNAL

Keep this thought constantly mind Mr. Advertiser Note the
evechangng intensely fascinating makeup each day and you
will readily why What better argument do you want beside
the pulling power of your copy than to feel that will be read
equally keen interest When you couple these facts with the
knowledge that THE JOURNAL is received and read by least
10000 people every day. you should be convinced that this news
paper the greatest advertising proposition Wilmington today
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
In chaneerY court.

Chancellor Nicholson. sitting here
this morning heard argument in the
case of the executors of John Alex,
ander, deceased vs.. the trustees undssr
the will of George Jones and then
granted the trustees permission to file
a cross bill TO the suit.
Argument was also heaud in the
case Of Frank +. Slocomb VS.. Alfred
G. Iayman
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
M. JeandelI in New Posltion,

Frank Jeandel. who has been with
NJ. Megary & Son Company for more
than eleven years. has severed his con-
nection with that house and is now
with the Foord- Massey Company at
the northwest corner Of Seventh and
Shipley streets. where he will be pleas
ed to see his friends.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Bows oulte PopuIar.

Small hand-painted bows are quito
popular to wear with plain or EN-
.broidered turnover stiff collars. White
or any light shade of taffeta silk may
be used. with a delicate design of flow
ers painted on the two pieces which
compose the bow.
The ends are pointed or round and
finished with buttonholing. After tho
work is done the two pieces are Joined
with a piece of plain silk and mount
ed on one of the celluloid supports with
snap. which come for the purpose and
which can be adjusted so easily to the
collar.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
MINISTER GRISCOMTORETIRE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
ROME, December 2S.-The American
Ambassador. Lloyd c. Griscom has given
up the lease OF the Del Drago Palace.
where he has made his residence since
coming TO Rome
Inquiry at the Foreign Office and among
attaches OF the court indicates that It Is
the Ambassadors intention to retire from
the diplomatic service Indeed IL is stated
on good authority that he has already for
warded TO Washington his resignation.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Home For Christmas HOLIDAYS.

c. Leroy Simmons is spending the hon-
days at his home No. $40 West Eighth
street For years Mr.. Simmons has been
employed in the bridge engineering depart
ment OF the Virginia railroad which has
just constructed line from Norfolk to
the coal fields Of Virginia at cost OF
over S500000o0- Mr.. Simmons is a gradu-
ate OF the Wilmington High School and OF
the Drexel Institute.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
a ,yill;no Victim.

"well, Mr.. Bickers." said Lawyer
Breef, your wife sues for divorce and
asks $1,000 a year alimony. OF course
we win defend IT,"
~No. Mr.. Breef, we will not defend"
replied Mr.. Bickers.
But that is an enormous alimony."
THAT'S all right. but I am for peace
at any price. Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
ImportatIon Of MusleIans.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.-The ques-
tion Of the importation OF musicians,
involving construction Of the an
cient labor law. was discussed today
with President Roosevelt by y. j. Cav
agan. New York labor attorney and
Joseph Weber president OF the FEEDER
alton of Musicians. The men later
conferred with Secretary Straus.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
investigating Ships Capture.

HONG KONG, Dec. 2S.-Britlsh au-
thorities today started an investiga-
ton of the capture OF the British
steamer Tai on by two Chinese cruis-
ers near Kun Chuka.
Several months ago the Tai on ran
down Chinese junk. on board of which
was theatrical company. II is sup
posed that the seizure Of Tai on grew
out Of this incident.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Oh swede., neninl.

The First old swedes basketball
team wish 10 denv thnt the New Castle
Hirh School team defeated them on
Saturday evening II was tho fresh
men team that piaved and their de-
feat was largely due to tho fact thpt
thew had nlaved two games on Satur-
dav previous 10 the High School game.
The correct score was ~ 10 10.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
JuveniIa Wiadom.

~What did people do before steel
gsns were invented?" asked the teach
cr.
''The pinions Of one goose were used
b. spread the opinions of another" TN.
0wered the wise boy at the pedal ex-
8Snity Of the class.-Judge.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Preaehers' MeetIna.

the meeting OF the NJ u. Preachers
Association in Union Church this
morning. the reading Of paper by the
Rev. George White Dawson. Of Wes-
ley Church. was deferred. The work OF
the City Missionary Society. which IS
maintained by the Methodist Church
was discussed informally.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
BELGIUM NOTES
NOT COUNTERFEIT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.-The $780,
600 worth OF Belgian notes which the
police of New York believed had been
passed upon unsuspecting victims by
a clever gang Of sharpers," and which
were declared 20 be Clever counter
feits." are probably not counterfeits at
all but genuine notes issued by the
National Bank OF Belgium.
chief Wilkie of the Secret Service,
today declared that in his opinion, and
in that of the best money experts OF
the treasury department, the notes are
.. X
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
W. 8. Rohinson a Vlotim of ParaIvsIs

William +. Robinson, one of the best
known business men OF the city. is
lying critically in from paralysis al his
residence No. 1902 Adams street. Mr..
Robinson was stricken several weeks
ago and Is now almost helpless. lie is
"A years old. He has been engaged In
the roofing business here all his life
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Death of AGED Odd Fellow.

John Bleasdale. 81 years old, who
died at his home near Farnhurst sun
day. will be buried Wednesday in
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery.
He was a member of Hope Lodge, No.
q. /. o. O. +. and many Of them will
attend the funeral.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
CARDINAL VANNUTELLILSILL

ROME. Dec 2S.-Cardinal Serahno
vannuetelli recently had stroke OF
lie has now partly recov-
ered but has asked the Pope to re-
lieve him OF the responsibility OF his
Office as secretary OF the Congregation
of the Holy Office OF which the Pope
himself Is the prefect. Plus Y has
consented and has asked Cardinal
Rampolia to undertake the important
duties of this position, now left va
cant.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
New rlms rahIs Soon.

A new timetable supplementing the.
one already in use on the Maryland
division Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
will go into effect January 3. Copies
of the new time table will be ready Ia
a few days.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
The Positions
of Advertisements
In THE JOURNAL

are determined only after careful and conscientious study There
nothing haphazard in THE EVENING JOURNALS policy of
distribution Each advertisement poSitoned to the tactical adj
vantage of the advertiser And this only practical in news
paper that changes its makeup every publication day OF the
THE EVENING JOURNAL being paper of action and aggres
svenesS withhold from any fixed policy of page arrangement
The back as well as the 'front.' the second well the eighth
page and on, always changing-awayS interesting
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
27OG
LADIES' sIX-GoRED SKIRT.
Paris Pattern No. 2706
All Seams Allowed.

This corselet skirt is adaptable t,
broadcl5th, velvet. velveteen, cheviot
rorduroy. mohair or serge. It Is made
with a box-piait at the center of the
front and back. and closes at the left
side Of the former. It has a decided fare
around the foot. and fits smoothly over
the hips. It is an excellent model for
the skirt OF the coat suit. as well as for
the one for wear with separate waists
The pattern Is IN sizes-22 to 30 inches.
waist measure. For 26 waist the skirt
requires 7% yards Of material % inches
wide. ~ yards Ss inches wide, s% yards
a inches wide. or "a yards "a inches
wide. Width OF lower edge about sJs
yards.
Price OF Pattern 10 cnn.s.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
g Marv,s Society to Attend.

A special meeting OF s.. Mary's Holy
Name Society was held yesterday
afternoon II was voted to accept the
invitation rendered by st. Paurs Holy
Name Society to attend mass at ST.
Paurs Church, New Years day.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Good Wishes From Mr.. Taft.

James II. Wright, president Of the
Taft League of Delaware. has re-
ceived a letter from Mr.. Taft thanking
him and the League for the good
wishes extended to the president-elect
folIo~ing the election In NotAnaAAa>
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Breakfast Mission Entertainment.

The Breakfast Mission Sunday
school will hold its Christmas enter
tainment at No. III Shipley street to-
morrow night A splendid program
has been prepared.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
rrinitv Mans Club.

The Mems Club of Trinity parish
will hold a meeting at the parish
house this. Monday evening. An IN
h>>e~si@e pxoeEaaa has bean arranged.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

n is said that the Partisan gives up
about 20 per cent Of his income for
taxes.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

To obtain this pattern or any o.
the others heretofore described in
THE JOURNAL. fl out the follow
ing coupon and inclose it With IL
cents in an envelope addressed TO
the Fashion Editor. THE EVENING
JOURNAL. Fourth and SLipley
streets. Wilmington. Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Masonic IAN Meetlna

The Masonic Hall Company is hold
ing its fortieth annual meeting this
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Charter For Republican Club.

A charter has been filed at Dover
for the DUPONT Republican Club, Of
the Eighth Ward.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

aouaNAL Ads Draw rraas
Evening journal., 1908-12-28

Price OF Pattern 10 cnn.s,
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1908-04-16
Pared and Baked Apple..

Feel and core large, firm apples
fut In baking pan, fill the centers
win sugar, put a bit of butter In the
center OF the sugar, pour a cupful of
ooiilng water about the apples, cover
and bake until tender basting occa.
siohaliy II the fruit seems dry. Un.
cover and brown slightly. Transfer
TO dish, put the pan of juice on the
Top OF the stove, add to it little gran.
uiated sugar and dash of cinnamon
ana Doll up once, then pour over the
apples. Set away until COOL then put
right on the ice. Serve very cold
with cream.