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The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

At a recent election held at Barnard
College. out OF total OF 225 young Ia
dies entitled 70 vote. the result showed
$50 votes cast Never tell Us again that
woman isn't qualified for the suffrage
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Cold Comfort.

7 can't buy these jokes
yet you admit they're g0o<
YES; and III compromise with you
Get some other editor TO buy them and
I'll clip them"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

When Mr.. Fairbanks meets the Prince
OF Wales, It VIII be like the iceberg
meeting. the refrigerator" says the Bal
tirnore Sun. We hardly expected 10 hear
OF that old joke surviving where the Sun
could get al It
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

Uncle Andy" Carnegie has taken TO
writing poetry Still. We suppose it is
fairly safe, considering how much real
money he has
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE PUP

Shy on wisdom,
We confess;
Just a lump OF
Foolishness-
Roll and tumble
All the day;
Full Of friendly,
Harmless play.
Just a clumsy,
Yappy mutt;
Always getting
Under foot.
Hate TO see him
Growing up;
Funny. awkward
Little pup,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

AS to the suns losing its heat. We guess
we know where most Of It has wandered
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

Why is house-cleaning7 inquiries the
Indianapolis News. In most instances. it
isn't
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

That man who advised Judge Alton B.
Parker as AIr. -Bryan's running mate was
no friend OF either
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

A scientist says there are over leo .060
different kinds OF microbes. The trouble
about il IS. every one Of them seems bent
upon establishing the worst reputation
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
No Great Risk.

7 wouldn't trade places with Rocker
blt"
"Oh, consider. I know he's e shrewd
trader, but how could you lose?"
The Grocery Lyceum.
We think the questions
Very few
That they can't settle
P. D. @
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

The report that Mrs Hetty Green never
uses the telephone Is a base SANDER. Mrs.
Green always answers when she is called
up on one OF the ueighbors phones
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Getting 1t Back.

Il wish I had Bggwadd's money"
why don't you wish you had q fortune
OF your own2 Z you had BIggwadd's
money he'd Worry you TO death
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

There IS a disposition TO believe that
the ''made-in-New-Tork brand was one
Of the things that queered the John a
Johnson boom al Denver
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

A book agent was killed in Montreal
recently This IS something Of a relief
from the usual everyday murders. rail-
road accidents. and automobile smash
ups, anyhow.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
A FnmfIinr sign.

Don't sell that man another drink
ordered the boss.
Hes all right" argued the barkeep.
He amt fun"
NO; but he's beginning 70 tell what
nice family he comes Of"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

4 dispatch TO the Pfttsburg Dispatch
from Massachusetts reads. IN part. thus.
--1I0IAImu S57SXrhthththmmmmnn II
8INmS5Ism to-" Stiu, IL isn't especially
important what Tom Lawson says these
DAYS, is it,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

"A New Jersey man who IS well known
as a fisherman has just served as a
delegate 10 the Prohibition convention, &"
says the Baltimore American. That's
right; every veII-resulated Prohibition
convention ought 10 have an expert
bait man In its makeup.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
Deduction

When does the next train leave Sor
Bunkhurst?''
at twelve minutes OF twelve"
And how DO you Ike your new job?''
further inquired Sherlock Holmes, for It
was none other
"Sir. how Go you know that mine Is g
new iob7"
Had you been an old railroad man you
would have said at HIS
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

The crowds broke the first record at
the Olympic games There were 5000
OF them" says the Atlanta Journal
Ninety thousand what7 Crowds OF
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

It's a long lane that has no turning, q"
remarked the Hon Hoke Smith q few
days ago Stiu, the Hon Hoke's lane
turned rather sudden Ike" as it were.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

Somebody Is going to read KipHng's
Our Lady OF SHOWS" 70 the Vice Presi-
dent when he arrives IN Canada. Rats.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

About all the average man Is able to
remember about Brownsville these days
Is that It caused an awful lot OF talk.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

At the same time. the Kaiser hasn't
yet proved that he can write as good
poetry as Heinrich Heine's," says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer Not to anybody's
satisfaction. except the Kaiser's, at least
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

a St Louis woman wants a divorce be
cause her husband does not like for her
70 laugh at magazine jokes. This, We
take It, is a disguised insanity plea
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22
At the Fair.

Miss Passee has volunteered 70 sell
kisses"
She'll DO a fine business Why, she
couldn't give EN- away"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

In the event Of success il VIII Be
long time before Peary gets word of
his achievement in finding the north pole
70 his friends IN the United States said
Capt Perry G Harmer. retired naval
oficer, at the Ebbitt last night
IF the pole is actually reached con-
tnued Capt. HarmeT. every one VIII
want the honor 10 come under the Amer
lean flag. TO the commander OF the RoOse-
veIt From Cape Sheridan, on the north
coast Of Grant Land some time IN Feb
r1Iarv. 1909. the dash will be made II the
movement Is successful the tidings VIII
reach the United States in August o.
September OF that year. From start to
finish the enterprise viii cover three
years. The outcome may show a longer
period There may never be any return
The fate OF the Arctic explorer is uncer-
tain. But Peary has had experiences IN
such undertakings He knows the dif1-
cultIes and the dangers He has the abfI-
Ity to utilize for future triumphs the fall
ures of the past Many people see no
value n such expeditions. But Just as
long as there are unexplOred regions there
will be a corresponding desire 10 penetrats
them. When the steady advances into the
part Of the earth around the north pole
are recalled. no UnconQHerabIe ObstacIs
viii be accepted as a bar 10 success
Peary will be followed with best wishes
for his triumph In reaching the worlds
long-sought goal"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

The Kansas City Times tries its hand at
summing Up the possibilities for the
Democrats this year Il says:
If Bryan carries every State he carried
in 1896. which includes Kansas, Colorado.
South Dakota, Washington. Nebraska.
and few others, the Democrats have
no chance 10 carry this year; and II
Taft fails 10 carry New York Indiana.
and Illinois, which the Republicans stand
no chance 10 lose, then Bryan could win
It's long shot, Of course. but why
discourage the Democrat whose cheerful
optimism will allow him 20 shout over the
OutiOOk2-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-22

Washington. D. @
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
TURKS REBUKE
THE SULTAN
Abdul Hamid Warned That
He Cannot TrifIe With
Their Liberties
BY United Press Leased Special Wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. 2S-A dis
tinct warning to the Sultan that the
people will not submit to any trining
with their new liberties was contained
in the formal reply by the first Pariia.
ment Turkey has had i'm thirty years.
After reminding Abdul Hamid that
his predecessor had granted the coun-
try constitution, the reply says:
But despite the peoples approval.
you dissolved Parliament, thus violat-
ing the country's liberties. Those who
deceived you into this treachery dared
to assert that Turkey was incom
petent to rule herself
while thanking you for finally Civ
ing effect tQ the peoples will. as ex-
pressed i'm the new constitution. we are
forced to remark that had you not lisl
ened to the counsels Of bad men. we
should have had progress instead of
decay in all these years"
The reply says that Turkey viii
negotiate with Austria on no othei
basis than a cash indemnity for the
annexation Of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
It admits that on this basis. the
Austrian ambassador and the Grand
Vizier were forced to suspend THEN
negotiations but it expresses the hopt
than the Balkan tangle will soon be
satisfactorily Strengthened
The reply has had the effect OF
strengthening Turkey in her resistanc,
to Austria.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
HELP WANTED-MALE

XNANTED-IN THIS VICINITY. A
w ~ reliable men. a paying PROPOSE
tion TO the right party. See A. c. Fuller,
sos n. Adams st., between and s y. M
d2i-3t
NKJANTED-Al3LE BODIED MEN Be
w tween ages 10 and 30 for II. S. Ma
rine Corps. Must be native born or have
first papers. Excellent opportunity to sec
tho world. Good pay. Clothing, rations.
quarters medical attendance free. Ap-
ply at II. B. Marine Corps Recruiting
Office. Postofhce Building Wilmington,
Del d2-2bt
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
fine GIFTS FOR
REV. G. P. JONES
rinl 10 rHE EVENING JOURNAI

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN. Del. Dec. 2S.-The
members and friends of Bethesda NJ. u.
Church and congregation presented to
their pastor, the Rev. George r.. Jones. on
Christmas morning, a handsome solid gold
watch and chain, each Of the best make
and quality.
The women OF the church likewise gave
20 his wife a specially designed Christmas
card decorated with five dollar gold pieces
to the amount OF twenty-five dollars. This
amount was increased by twenty dollars
more I'm gold by other individual friends.
each not knowing the mind Of the other
as to the character OF tho gifts These
presents were given as tokens Of apprecia-
tion OF their services in church and COM
munity.
Mr.. Jones and family also received many
other personal mementos from individuals
In the community, indicating that they
have become intrenolcd I'm SUBSTANTIAL
manner In the hospitality and appreciation
so Characteristic OF Niddletown. Tho pas
tor and family are happy IN their work.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
HONOR MEMORY
OF DEAD VETERANS
Joint Memorial Service is
Addressed by Friends Of
Deceased Soldiers

A memorial service for members of
the G. A. r. posts of the city and OF
the Union Veteran Legion who had
died during the year was held I'm G.
A. r. Hall. Third and King streets.
yesterday afternoon. The principal
addresses were made by w. w
Knowles, attorney, and the Rev. S. n
Pilchard, pastor Of Union NJ. Il.
Church. Many friends of the veterans
attended.
Samuel Lewis, chairman OF the com
mittee in charge, presided Music was
provided by the Irish-American Choir.
Besides Mr.. Knowles and Mr. Piichard
brief remarks were made by Mr.. Lewis,
William G. Baugh. of the Union Vet
eran Legion; William a. Kelly.
commander Of the Sheridan Post. MI
Lewis reviewed the lives of the mems
bers OF the dupont post who had dien
during the year. Mr. Baugh spoke
for the dead members of the Union
Veteran Legion, relating many
anecdotes OF his experience with some
Of them in the army.s He offered the
consolation of the G. A. r. TO the
Union Veteran Legion and thought it
most appropriate that the two organl.
cations should hold their services to.
gether.
Mr.. Kelly spoke in honor Of the dead
of Sheridan Post. He emphasized the
heroic qualities of the late General J.
Parke Postles.
Mr.. Knowles made an eloquent ad
dress in honor of the dead veterans
He extolled the G. A. r. and the Union
Veteran Legion for the high place they
hold in the public esteem. Their ser
vices TO their country during a time
Of great peril made every humble
soldier in the ranks a hero. he said
and as worthy as the greatest genern
fallen before the foe.
Mr.. Pilchard spoke in a similar vein.
He served as chaplain in the regular
army and spent more than FIVE years
at army posts throughout the West
He told many apt anecdotes of his
army experiences. He had cause 10
appreciate the soldier in the ranks. he
said. and he knew of no soldier moro
worthy of the name Of hero than he
who fought to preserve the union. Mr.
Pilchard was frequently applauded.
Chairs draped in mourning were
placed in the forepart of the hall, de-
noting the members who had died dur
ing the year.
The members Of the G. A. r. who
have died during the past year are as
follows: Smith Post No. Robert
McCaulley, Richard NJ. Ennis, Samuel
c. Searles, George Coates. Thomas
Heap. Thomas Welsh. Peter McAlear
dupont Post. No. 2-Richard Heritage
John Mcclure, William r. Hail. Arthur
r. Lewis, Henry s. Stradley, John s
Appleton. William II. Moystin. Sheri-
dan Post. No. 23-Gustav schultz
Cyrus NJ. Gasser. Andrew Querey
Louis p. RodericlS.
The members of the Union veteran
/ Legion who have died during the pasi
year are as follows-John McHeevel
and General J. Park Postles.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
LIFT QUARANTINE
ON BURLEY HOME

The last chapter in the most seri-
Gus outcome OF the epidemic of scar
let fever in Delaware will be enacted
on Wednesday when the quarantine
viii be lifted from the home of John
Burley, a negro of Hock9ssin. Burley.
his wife and seven children were af-
nicted with the disease, five of the lat
ter dying.
A sad feature is that the wife and
mother communicated the disease to
her husband and children by doins
the washing for fever stricken family
at Mt. Cuba. The children who died
were: Margaret, aged c; Essie, 10; Lin
wood. IL: Anna. s. and William, 8. Mar
garet, Essle. and Linwood all died the
same day.
Thomas Comfort, who boarded with
the Burley family, euded the state
Board Of Health officials when tho
quarantine was established and went
to Whitehall. Va, a distance Of $50
miles. He carried the disease to that
remote point. and it has been learned
that four persons had died there as a
result
DR.. r. w Gebhardt. of near Hickes-
sin. who attended the Burleys. was
compelled to give up his entire practice
for fear of spreading the disease. DR..
Frantz. secretary of the state Board
of Health. co-operated with DR.. Geb-
hardt in combating the outbreaks Bur-
lev and his wife were the first to be-
come IN. The disease was contracted
bv the seven children before precau-
tions were taken.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
DELAWAREAN TO
TRY FOR WEST POINT

Six young men Of this State are among
the candidates who win be examined for
admission to West Point on January -.
The examinations will be held at Fort
slocum. New Rochelle. Howard March
and Minlgan. p years old son Of the Rev.
J.R. Mlngan. OF st. Georges Presbyterian
Church is regarded as the SUCCESSFUL can
didate He was named by Senator Rich
ardson some weeks ago.
The first alternate Is Harlin +. Casper
son. IS years old, son OF Harry A. Cas-
person, Of No. S02 West Twenty-second
street. The second alternate is Richard
Lind, 20 years old. a son of Charles F..
Lind, OF Greenbsnk. Calvin S. Lender
man, of No. s27 Van Buren, avenue. had
been named as second alternate but he re-
signed the appointment after one week at
the National Preparatory School, High
land Falls. n. Y.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
A WOMAN'S BACK
The Aches and Pains Will Disappear
if the Advice of This Whining
ton Citizen is Followed.

If the Advice of This Whining
ton Citizen is Followed.
A woman's back has many aches
and pains.
Most times tits the kidneys fault.
Backache is really kidney ache;
That's why Doan's Kidney Pills
cure It.
Many Wilmington women know
this
Read what one has to say about IT,.
Mrs Mary Crumlish. 1880 W. Third
ST.. Wilmington. Del. says: Il suffered
from pains in the small OF my back
for many years. Whenever / attempt
ed 10 stoop or lift, sharp twinges would
dart through my back and into my
head. ] tried many remedies and
consulted doctors but obtained no per
manent relief At last Doans Kidney
Pills were brought to my attention
and ] procured a box at Danforth's
Pharmacy. In short time / was
completely cured" OFrom staten ent
given 1879
CURED TO STAY CURED.
on April %, 1907. Mrs Crumlish
confirmed the above statement by
saying: "The cure I obtained through
the use of Doan's Kidney Pills several
years ago has remained permanent"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Christmas Festival.

The Unitarian Sunday school held rs
Christmas entertainment yesterday af-
ternoon. There were singing Of APP
propriate selections and brief recita-
tions by the children. In the church
parlor there was a tree decorated and
lighted by small electric lamps. An
incident Of the exercises was the pre-
sentation OF a framed photograph OF
the Rev. Alexander r. Bowser. 70"
fourteen years minister of the church.
It is the gift of Mr.. Bowser and is TO
hang in the Sunday school room. Al
the completion of the exercises each
child was given a stocking filled with
candy.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

XATANTED-HAIF GROWN GIRL. 'AP-
w ply az once TO II. OTTENI. grocery
store az Fourth and Lincoln streets.
d26-it
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
PROPOSALS

DR0POSAf.S-s SEALED PROPOSALS
I win be received by the trustees, OF
the Poor OF New Castle county until 10
a. mi. ON Wednesday, December ooth,
1903. for supplying The New Caste
County Hospital from December 30 40 the
laef Wednesday in March. 1909, with heel
bread. groceries tobacco. carpet shppeia
drv Goods and medicine. Bidders on
shoes carpet slippers and dry goods VIII
be required to furnish samples Bids Tor
bepf will be hy the quarter in proportion
of ono hind quarter To three fore
ouariors. out Of cattle well fatted and
dressing not less than FIVE hundred
mounds Bids for groceries and drugs
win he on the various kinds named IN
schedule and must be OF the best quail
Nv Bids will also be received for sup
plying the hospital with creamery but but
ier delivered IN such quantities as the
e,perintendent may direct All bids 20
be directed TO the Trustees Of the Ioolr.
No bide Will be received unless In accord
a,,co ,,ith tho above The trustees re-
serve tho right TO reject any or Az bids.
JAMES w. FOSTER.
ouppst d26-2S.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
FIND MAN A
CORPSE IN SNOW

FELTON,. Dec 2s.-William +. Sew
ard, a laborer living near here, was
found dead in the snow one mile west
Of the town by Rural Mail Carrier
william Jackson. A Coroners' jury de-
cided that. while in an intoxicated con-
dition, he fell in the snow and was
either smothered or frozen to death.
Two quarts of whisky were found in
his pockets and a pair of overalls
was nearby. He was As years Of
age and leaves a wife and several
children
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Feast Of the circumolsion,

New Years Day VIII be observed by the
Catholic Churches for the Feast OF the
Circumcision At the Cathedral solemn
pontlfcal high mass will be celebrated at
1870 o'clock and there viii be solemn pom
tlfcal vespers at o'clock I'm the after
noon. As the day is the first Friday OF
the month there will be an all day expo
sltion Of the Blessed Sacrament.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
nemoorntlo Leaaue election.

The annual nomination of officers Of the
Democratic League will take place this
evening. James A. Finnegan Will probably
be the only nominee for president to sue
ceed James Thompson, who resigns. Clif-
ford Ncshitt will probably be re-nominat-
ed for recording secretary and George C.
Morton for treasurer.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
ExILED PORTUGUESE
PREMIER IS TO RETURN
By unIted Presa Leased speeIal wlrs.

By United Press Leased Special Wire
BIARRITZ, France, Dec. 2s-Ex-
Premier Franco, Of Portugal. who was
exiled after the assassination Of King
Carlos and Crown Prince Luis last
February arrived here to-day from
Italy. expecting an early call to Lisbon
TO resume his dictatorship.
FRANCOIS return to power is likely TO
cause an upheaval by the Portuguese.
aristocracy, which is unfriendly to him
because of his Interference with ITS
wholesale grating.
The Portuguese army-the loyal
remnant of It at least-will stand by
Franco should he again take the reigns
Of government.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
wALLpAPER ANp DECORATING.

Having removed my wall paper business
from the northwest to the northeast corr
ner of Firth and Jefferson, / would De
pleased to see my friends. FapSl IN " "
Fradps Work guaranteed. WILLIAM
FORBES, Fifth and Jefferson Streets
In-a a Il
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
rramns Want Lndninn-

Many applicants for lodgings came to
the police station yesterday. It was the
sudden shift in the temperature that drove
them hither and the basement which is
the 'tramps hotel" was well filled for the
night.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Gifts For Paper Carriers.

w ID. Darrell. news agent, was remem-
bered by the boys whom he employees With
n rocking chair Christmas. Mr.. Darrell
gave each Of the boys q silk muffer.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
oIivet sehooI festival.

Olivet Presbyterian Sunday school
will hold it's annual Christmas enter.
tainmont this evening. An excellent
program has been prepared.
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
EIORIST.

GEORGE FOUNTAIN. store $40 King
street greenhouses, Brandywine Hun-
aired. Plants. Cut Flowers, Floral De-
signs and Decorating a Specially orders
promptly attended to. Both Pnenes.
doe O.d1y
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
Ouiet Dav For Police.

Yesterday was an exceedingly quiet day
and the police might have had a day Off
so far as their services were required.
There was but one arrest made
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
CLEANERS. OVERS.

MOTH INSURANCE.-The moth thrives
on the spots which you leave on your
clothing. For a nominal amount you can
have them renovated and returned fresh
with every appearance OF being new.
NfacKenzie's Cleaners, Dyers. sll Shipley
street. 102 w. Seventh street. o2-e-o.d.-ly
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
MAIIPAPER AND DECORATING.

Rooms. &c. Papered up-to-date style,
same grade papers and work as elsewhere,
al lower prices on account my reasonable
iooat tion. entire satisfaction or no charges;
estimates. CHAS. j. KENNEDY, 1902
Market ST., ID. & A. phones, store 1874.
doe q a "
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
ROOMS FOR RENT

TTRARb@S6S. S05 AND 500 RACE sT..
" Philadelphia Rooms 25c, S5c. soc.
Gentlemen only. ally
L, OR RENT. - NICELY-F- F-RNiSHED
rooms, with board. 9i9 Washington
street. dg-im
T,OR RENT-NEATLY FURNISHED
l. rooms. Ne POI E. Fifth street
diS-1m
u,OR RENT-NICh THIRD-SrORY
rooms with or without board. !O2
West ST. dl-im-eod
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
LICENSE APPLICATIONS

NJ OTiCE-T, OTTO MILLER. THE
house situated at S. h. corner 22nd and
Lamotte streets. IN the Ninth ward IN
the city OF Wilmington. county % New
Castle and State OF Delaware, In com
pliance with requirements of the acts
of the General Assembly. in such case
made and provided, do hereby give no
tice that I shall apply IN writing to tho
Court OF General Sessions. OF the state OF
Delaware. In and for New Castle county.
on Monday the ist day Of March, a.
D., 1909, being the next term OF said court
eating liquors In less quantities than one
quart, TO be drunk on the premises and
the following respectable citizens of said
ward. al least twelve Of whom are sub
stantal freeholders Of said ward, recon-
Evening journal., 1908-12-28
FOR SALE

EOR sALE-A GOOD SECONDHAND.
two-horse farm wagon, $500.
MESSENGER GIL w Front 81 d2-lm
NOR SALE OR EXCHANGB-3,O00 O00
new and secondhand books just In.
Most popular authors. May be read on
premises without charge Reading room
open every day until II o'clock p. m.
A. HIRCHMAN. COS Madison st. dit-lm
+ OR sALE-aoo PAIRS HIGH-GRADE
L pigeons. Homers Duchess and Dra-
goons. Address j. a. Gohhart, Edge Moor,
Dei d2i-im