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Evening journal., 1908-05-13
BROKE UP THE ARMY.
q Mean Trick That Demoralized the
Haitian Troops.

Haitian Troops.
When not fighting or drinking the
Haitian negro spends his time lying
In the sun smoking innumerable clga-
rettes All over the island the roads
made originally by the Spanish and
French have fallen into ruin, and the
thick forests in the interior are peo-
pied by depraved savages.
A story told by Mr.. Sandman, the
well known American artist illustrates
the then state Of discipline which pre-
vailed among the 5000 rufians who
bore the courtesy title Of "the army"
Mr.. Sandman and an Irish friend
who resided in the island were one day
watching the commandanta of the Hal
tian army reviewing his troops.
Would you like to see me break up
the whole lot?" asked the Irishman.
"Of course" replied the artist.
The Irishman then took five silver
coins from his pocket and, with a loud
shout, threw them up in the air. In
stantly the whole army leaped forward
and scrambled for the money, the COM
mandanta himself securing the first
three pieces. After pocketing them
with dignity and restoring order among
his men he ordered the Irishman to be
arrested for bringing discredit on the
army. The Irishman was sentenced to
three weeks Imprisonment, but five
pieces of silver and bottle of rum Sc
cured his instant release.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
CHANGE IN FOOD.
Works Wonders in Health.

It is worth knowing that a change in
my duty TO let you know how Grape
Nuts food has cured me Of indiges-
tion.
Il had been troubled with It for
years. until last year my doctor recon-
mended Grape-Nuts sood TO be used
every morning. I followed instructions
and now. I am entirely well.
THE whole family like Grape-Nuts,
we use four packages a week. You arc
welcome to use this testimonial as you
see fit"
The reason this lady was helped by
the use Of Grape-Nuts food. is that it
is predigested by natural processes and
therefore does not tax the stomach as
the food she had been using; it also
contains the elements required for
building up the nervous system. If
that part Of the human body is in per-
feet working order. there can be no
dyspepsia. for nervous energy repre-
sents the steam that drives the en-
gine
When the nervous system is run
down. the machinery Of the body works
badly GraDe-Nuts food can be used
bv small children as well as adults. It
is perfectly cooked and ready for in
staSt use.
Read "The Road to Wellville." in
pkgs. There's a Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine true, and full Of human
interest,
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
BLACK FOREST CUSTOMS.
Youngest Son lnherits Property and
Cares For the Old Folks.

Youngest Son lnherits Property and
Cares For the Old Folks.
The peasant farms of the Black for
est are handed down from father to
son in direct line, often dating back
400 years, says Antiquary.
There is no division as in France.
All falls to the heir, only here It is not
the eldest, but the youngest son, who
inherits. 1t is rare that q bur peas-
anti dies as reigning head. When he
gets on in years he abdicates in or
der to end his days In the leibgedinge-
haus dover house,, which stands be-
side each hof (steading).
That he does so in favor of his
youngest son is very sensible. Were
it the elder he would have no peace,
for as soon as he married he would try
TO induce his parents TO retire just at
an age when power is sweetest and
best exercised. For this reason the
practical farmers of bygone genera
tons decided to hand over the success
sion to the youngest, since when Benja-
min is a full grown man father Jacob
is old and glad to rest.
This law Of inheritance goes by the
name Of vOrtel Should the heir of his
own free will desire to resign in favor
Of his elder brother the latter must
buy the property from him In such a
case the younger may be termed a
kind of Esau.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Social and
Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Saylor, Of
Washington, d. c., are visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Saylor.
William Bradfield and Mrs Lydia
Brickley, of Perryville, have been visit
ing friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wooters have
returned to this city, after a visit 10
Frederick.
Lawton r. Donovan IS spending a
few days with friends at Redden.
Misses Lillian and Thompson Har-
kins. of Landenberg. have been the
guests Of relatives here.
J. c. Nowland was q recent visitor
in Landenberg.
Robert McClelland. of Landenberg,
was a recent visitor in this city.
Walter Heavellow. o. Townsend, has
been spending a few dcys here
Miss Mildred CHM has been visiting
her parents at Townsend.
Harvey Daniels and family have been
the guests of friends at Townsend.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris of Odessa, has
been spending some time with rela-
tives here.
Representative and Mrs. Oliver A.
Newton, of Bridgeville. have been the
guests of his sister. Mrs. Charles A.
Blizzard.
Miss Jennie Mcpherson. is visiting
friends at Prospect Park.
Miss Greta Davis has returned after
spending a few days with her parents
at Media
Miss Minnie Gale has returned home
after a pleasant visit to friends at
Centreville.
Mrs. Burris Subers and grandchildren
of near McGinniss have been the
guests of her daughter, Mrs. Linwood
Davis.
Mrs. Robert M. Subers and sons. of
Crumpton, were recent visitors here.
Mrs. Charles Beck and daughter.
Helen. have been spending several days
with friends at Elverson.
c. S. Hammitt left the city to-day
to attend a convention Of art teachers.
Harry c. Cummings will sail from
New York on Saturday for Greece.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Birds That Einht Eanlen.

In Foula, one of the Shetland Is
lands, the natives make a business of
rearing skau gulls in order to rid the
island of the eagles that cOngregate
there and commit many depredations.
The magnificent red sandstone cliffs
that skirt the northwestern coast be-
came a favorite haunt Of the eagles,
and in this inaccessible spot they in
creased so rapidly that they became a
terror to the farmers and fishermen
who dwell on this isolated spot. The
skau gulls are also strong and fierce
and the inveterate foes of the eagle
In battle the gulls are nearly always
victorious, and so the inhabitants of
Foula hit upon the novel plan of feed
ing and caring for the skau gulls,
which, though formidable 10 their
feathered enemies, are very peaceful
and docile when brought in contact
with man.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Horses md Musle.

Horses are particularly sensitive to
music. Guenoe. who carefully studied
the matter, quotes the following Curl
GUS fact: ''In 1892 the Fifty-eighth reg
iment Of infantry was making a mill
tary test march when the music struck
up. The young horse Of Captain De
r. FASTENED forward and placed itself.
in spite of its rider. behind the last rank
of the musicians. Then It followed
peacefully, giving obvious signs Of
pleasure.
when the music ceased the captain
was able to resume his place at the
head OF his company. but the band
struck up again, and the horse, not
withstanding the efforts of Captain De
R.. galloped ahead and once more
placed itself behind the musicians.
This happened every time the band
played"
Lions have been found to listen with
marked joy to the piano. They appre-
ciate the top notes and the medium,
but roar terribly when the bass keys
srs struck loudly:-Paris Revue. =
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL
OF W. E. TUCHTON

The funeral Of William E. Tuchton.
who died early Saturday morning, was
held yesterday afternoon at o'clock
from the home. No. SIS jefferson
street. and was largely attendd. The
eulogy was by the Rev, @. A. Hill. of
ST. Paurs NJ E. Church. Three former
pastors Of the church assisted, the
Rev. DR.. w. L. S. Murray, the Rev.
DR.. L. E. Barrett and the Rev. T. r.
Terry. During the service II. ].
Guthrie. choirmaster of st. Paurs
Church. read a resolution Of esteem for
Mr.. Tuchton from the Sunday school.
of which he had been secretary and
an active worker for thirty years The
bearers included members of ST. Paurs
Church and employees Of Mr.. Tuchton.
Interment was private.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
HOW TO HOLD SHE'LL.

Airror at distance of two or three
aches from either. the concavity fac
2g the mirror as shown in the picture
Through the hole in the shell look at
he mirror as If 1t We're some distant
Diect. While you are so doing the
toncave shell will suddenly assume a
strongly convex appearance. To de-
troy the illusion it becomes necessary
either to open both eyes or to with
draw the she'll away from the mirror.
The nearer the shell TO the mirror and
the farther the eye from the shell the
more readily comes the illusion.-Sci-
entinc American.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
THE FOOLISH KING.
Three Questions He Propoundsd and
How They Were Answered.

Three Questions He Propoundsd and
How They Were Answered.
Once upon a time there lived a king
who was very foolish. He thought he
was better than any one in his king
dom. He thought he was wiser. and he
wanted to be richer. Now, there lived
In his land a very rich man, who was
known far and wide for his fine din
ners, and when the news of this mans
entertainments was made known to
the king the foolish king sent for him
IL great wrath.
How dare you outshine mel" thun-
dered his majesty. "For this you shall
die"
"Please, my king. let me live, and
I'll do your every wish," cried the rich
man.
ION one condition viii 1 grant you
your life," said the king, "and that Is
If you answer me three questions with
In the next three days. II your an
swers are absolutely correct and true.
will make you my prime minister; II
not or goes your head. First, tell
me TO the very day how long shall /
live? Secondly. how long will it take
me to ride around the world? Thirdly.
Of what am / thinkingT
The rich man went to his home and
consulted his books. and on the third
day he again came before the king.
Il am ready TO answer your three
questions.
"First.-You shall live until you
breathe your last.
"Secondly.-lf you rise with the sun
and travel with the sun in its course
1t will take you Just twenty-four hours
TO travel around the earth.
"Thirdly.-You think I'm not such a
fool as ! look"
The king embraced the man and COM
plimented him on his wisdom.
Il see" be said. 1T would be a pitv
to cut Off a head so full Of learning
Rise and be my prime minister and
share your wealth with me-"
Greatest Of Fleets.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
CIzICE.eH'rJL CNzAEcyw,nII
1uacfrG9 u-zr srz<rd1-uacI3F-.
Young Folks
AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.

Amusing Experiment With an Egg
shell and a Mirror.
An interesting experiment may bo
made by taking an eggshell and trim
ming 1t with the scissors so as to re-
duce It to half she'll. In the hollow
bottom roughly draw with your pencil
cross with pointed ends. Bore a hole
about the size Of pea in the center OF
the cross. Place yourself so as TO face
a window. the light falling upon your
face, not upon the mirror which you
hold in one hand. Close one eye Place
the shell between the other eye and the
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
What They said.

Maybe it didn't mean just what to
the casual listener it seemed to mean,
but this is what the farmer was over
heard to say to his wife as they looked
over the market reports in the daily
paper:
well, Mira, hogs is up, an that
means were wuth a good deal more
today'n we was yesterday. Chicago
News.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
chanqed Aooompaniment.

One can hardly be expected to have
music in his soul" when there is dis
cord in his stomach.
Husband-What was that you were
playing, my dear?
Wife-Did you like It?
1T was lovely-the melody divine,
the harmony exQuisiter'
1T is the very thing I played last
evening, and you said it was horrid."
"Well, the steak was burned last
evening STRAY Stories.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13

DANBURY, Conn, May 13--Hunted by
day by bloodhounds and pursued both day
and nisht by posses OF armed citizens re-
inforoed by a score OF special deputy sher-
ifs. the two men who are wanted for a
series OF attacks on girls and depreda-
tions committed in the vicinity Of North
Salem, N. y, have avoided capture for
three days, and while there is expectation
that the men win be trapped before an
other day It Is admitted by their pursucrs
that their actual whereabouts Is unknown.
Sheriff Charles NJ. Lane, of Westchester
county, has sworn in as special deputy
sherins twenty OF the men Of the village,
.-, armed with a rife or shot gun.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Drennen-Walls.

Laurence L. Drenneu and Miss Sara
r. Walls We're married mt the home Of
the brides parents. No. 223 Poplar
street. last evening by the Rev. H. A.
G. WNSterfield. Frank E. Reese was
best man and Miss Cora N. Hudson
was bridesmaid Among the guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs. 5. c. Hoffecker,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Clancy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Edward Reese. Howard Dren-
nen, Preston Rice, Mrs. Cora Hudson.
Mrs. Essie Kelley. Ida Walls, Mrs.
Lottie e. Walls. William Trout.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Party Eor Mrs. Hart.

Mrs. Hart. of No. 1900 King street.
was given a surprise party on Monday
evening by a company of her deaf mute
friends. The evening was very
pleasantly spent. Those present were:
Charles +. Malone, Mrs. Cooke and
daughter. Mrs. Holt and two daugh-
tiers. Maurice p Fell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Linden Fell. Theodore Scudder, Miss
Eva Coke. Miss Annie Bennett, Mrs
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Ins and Outs.

What's that noise?" asked the Wis
itor in the apartment house.
Probably some one in the dentists
apartments on the floor below getting
a tooth out"
"But this seemed to come from the
floor above"
"Ah, then it's probably the Popleys
baby getting tooth in."-Philadelphia
Press
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
WATER PUT PHONES
OUT OF SERVICE

More than one hundred telephones
of the Wilmington Light. Power and
Telephone Company were put out Of
service temporarily yesterday. by the
bursting of a water main at Tenth
and Shipley streets. flooding the tele-
phone company's conduit. The neces-
sary repairs were made and the phones
restored in service. James Lilly. a
cable splicer for the company had been
in the manhOle and left it but a few
minutes before the water came rushing
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Weddina Invitations Out.

Invitations have been issued TO the wed
ding of Orrie 3. Connel and Miss Maud
T. Hall TO be solemnized at the home Of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. David
r. Hail. on May 16. The couple will live
at No. 903 West Seventh street
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Jones-Rash.

Roland P. Jones and Miss Elva S.
Rash were married at Asbury Church
parsonage last evening tv the Rev. II.
A. G. Westerfeld. Miss Elsie Jones
and Presley A. Rash accompanied ths
couple. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones will live
at No. 1903 Pleasant street.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
conundruma.

Why is a jailer like a musician? Be
cause he fingers the keys.
What grows the less tired the more
It works? A carriage wheel.
What is that which never asks a
question, yet requires many answers?
A doorbell.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13

tleships now in the Pacific is unoues-
tionably the most magnificent and
formidable" squadron ever put upon
the seas. No other battle fleet men
toned in history is worthy Of being
compared with it in the capacity for
destruction.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13

Several companies have been organ
led of late to raise coffee, sisal and
cattle in German East Africa. Ostrich
farming Is also receiving attention.
Alfalfa is raised as food for the birds.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Gifts Of the Winds.

Now tell us truly. winds Of spring.
What joys to childhood do you bringf
With varied arts / strive to please-
bring warm suns and April showers.
! bring fresh buds for naked trees
And scatter growing grass with flowers.
And you, sweet summers gentle breeze
What gifts of yours do children please
The Joyous holiday time bring.
The many pleasures OF field and shore.
Long. sunny days at their feet fling.
These are my gifts. Can you ask fol
more?
oh. bowling winds OF autumn drear,
What are your joys for children dearf
I bring down nuts from brilliant trees,
And ripe fruits drop beneath my spell.
brighten their hearts with gifts like
these.
70 other wind they love so well.
And now, sharp wind OF winter cold,
What Joys are yours? Can they be told?
/ sweep with a wall over barren fields,
Best loved OF all the winds that blow.
No other wind such pleasure yields
To boys and girls, for ! bring snow.
Philadelphia North American,
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
oroundhou For the Zoo,

A thirty pound grounding was pre-
sented 10 the Wilmington Free Zoo yes
terday by A. 2. Davis and II. H. Mitch
ell. of Ellxton, Md. 1t was captured at
Bohemia Manor.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13

Hart. Mr. and Mrs. Ward, William
Springer, Hary A. Ward, Mrs. Fannie
Geefe. Eef. Lille Mcdaniel, Mary A..
Mcdaniel. Earl Francis Mcdaniel and
Edna Mcdaniel.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Ennanement Announced.

The engagement of Miss A. Gertrude
Harman. Of No. 26s South Thirty
eighth street. Philadelphia, and Dr.
James T. Young, of the University
Hospital, is announced.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13

LISBON. May 1S-King Manuel left
the palace unoffcially for the first
time since his accession to the throne
when he went out in = motor car with
his mother and followed by two other
automobiles containing members Of his
suite.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Pretty Bad.

Boston Bill-rm getting weary of
this blase, nOmadic, peripatetic exist
ence. Aren't you. pal? Omaha Red aft
er recovering)-Why-er-you see. Bill,
it never struck me In dat light before.
Is it really as bad as all dat?-Puck.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Market COMPANY to Meet.

The annual meeting of the City Mar
ket House Company will be held at
the Fame Hose Fire Engine Company
house tonight. J. H. Joslyn is presi-
dent Of the company.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Crisp Quaker Wheat Berries
before eating

The growth Of public spirit in China
is evidenced by the great number Of
newspapers which have sprung up
since the close Of the war with japan.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Art Appreeistion.

"You Americans don't appreciate art, {"
said the man from abroad
"We don't. eh?" rejoined the earnest
patriot why, we pay some opera
singers more than we do baseball play
ers?'-Exchange.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13
Stole a New castIe noat.

River pirates at New Castle stole a
brand new boat and net worth s125
from Michael Connor,
Evening journal., 1908-05-13

Learn to unlearn what YOU have
learned amiss.-German Proverb.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13

They proceeded to st. vincents
Church. where they heard mass. At
terward they returned to the palace.
People hardly mad time to recognize
the occupants of the royal automobile,
but those who did cheered loudly as
the car sped by.
Evening journal., 1908-05-13

Greatest Of Fleets.
The squadron Of United States bat
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-15
EXCURSlONlSTS
ARE DISAPPOINTED
wYLlE EXCURSION TURNS OUT
TO be FAILURE.
e ~ E

The excursion that was taken from
Chicago to Cody, Wyo., a few days
ago, proved to be a disappointment
to the 400 excursionists that made the
trip, according to G. D. Howe, q we'll
known real estate man Of Billings,
who recently made a visit to that
country.
The excursion train, which contain
ed eight coaches filled to capacity
with intending investors, was secured
by the Wylie Ditch company for the
purpose OF selling land lying under
the canal that the company is con-
structing.
Mr.. Howe says that the people that
came out were not immigrants. but
capitalists intending to buy the land
and after looking over the work saw
that it would be . year and a hall
before water could be supplied by
the ditch which the oficials Of the
company had said would be complet-
ed in two weeks. So disappointed
were the excursionists that most OF
them Immediately returned to Chi
cago without investigating other sec
tons Of the state.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-15
GEORGE LAmlERE
WILL GO TO PANAMA
HAS ACCEPTED POSITION IN THE
IsTHMIAN POSTAL SERVICE.

George Lamiere, who for the past
two years has been money order clerk
in the Billings postoflce, will leave
on the North Coast limited this morn
ing for New York city, from where he
will sail May Is for the isthmus OF
Panama to accept q position in The
governments isthmian postal service.
Mr.. Lamiere was notified a few days
ago that he had received an appoint
ment in the postal service On the
isthmus and yesterday decided to &C.
cept.
During his stay in Billings Mr. La
mier has made many friends and
leaves a splendid record for efficient
service in the local ONCE.
After returning from his vacation,
C. c. Wilhelm will assume the posi-
ton formerly held by Mr.. Lamiere.
Meanwhile Harry Kelley will preside
at the money order window. A young
man whose name is Phillips will I'LL
the vacancy in the force caused by
Mr.. Lamiere's resignation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-15

Fluid Extract sDandelion, one.half
ounce; Compound Kargon, M ounce;
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces.
Shake well In q bottle and take .
%teaspoonful dose after each meal and
at bedtime.
The above is considered by ar emf
nent authority, who writes in q New
York daily paper, as the finest pre-
scription ever written to relieve back
ache, kidney trouble, weak bladder
and all forms OF urinary difficulties.
This mixture acts promptly on the
eliminative tissues Of the kidneys, en-
abling them to filter and strain the
uric acid and other waste matter
from the blood which causes rheum-
atism.
Some persons who suffer with the
affections may not feel inclined to
place much confidence in this simple
mixture, yet those who have tried it
say the results are simply surprising,
the relief being effected without the
slightest injury to the stomach or
other organs.
Mix some and give it a trial. Il
certainly comes highly recommended,
It is the prescription Of an eminent
authority, whose entire reputation, II
is said, was established by it.
A druggist here at home, when
asked, stated that he could either sup
ply the ingredients or mix the pre-
scriptions for our readers also rec
! ommends it as harmless.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-15
BILLINGS TO HAVE
BIG BOOK BINDERY
HELENA BUSINESS MAN WILL RE-
MOVE TO THIS CITY.

August Truman, a prominent print
er of Helena, was in this city recent
ly on business pertaining to q book
bindery which he expects to start
within the next 10 days. MI. Trut-
man has leased the west side Of the
new Times building, and also pur.
chased the bindery Of the Butte Inter
Mountain, and he will be ready to
start business about the middle OF
next week.
After this there will be no need for
the merchants of Billings sending
away for their account books, or any
other kind of books needed in their
business, for Mr.. Trutman's plant
will be ample enough to meet all re
quirements.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-05-15
CHURCH LEAGUE
BASEBALL SEASON
WILL OPEN JUNE I WITH 1AP-
lists VS.. METAoplsTs.

June / will be the opening date OF
the baseball season Of the Church
Athletic league. A schedule Of games
between the various church organi-
cations has been completed and Is
given below.
Rules governing the eligibility OF
players will be identical with those
that governed the basket ball contests
earlier in the year, each player being
compelled to attend his Sunday school
three Sundays in a month. A total OF
"a games will be played, and the team
securing the largest percentage Of
victories will be awarded at the end
OF the season a cup similar to that re.
ceived by the Episcopalian champion
basket ball team In the basket ball
contests.
Following is. a list Of the games and
dates each will be played:
June 1, Methodist VS.. Baptist; June
s, Pr~esbyterians VS.. Congregationals;
June 8, Methodists VS.. Presbyterians ;
June ~, Baptists VS.. Congregationals;
June Is, Methodists vs.. Congrega
tionals; June 10, Baptists vs.. Presby
terians; June 20. Methodists VS.. Bap.
lists; June 26. Presbyterians VS.. Con
gregationals; June 20, Methodists vs.
Presbyterians.
July 3, Baptists VS.. Congregationals;
July 6, Methodists vs.. Congregation
alsa July 10, Baptists VS.. Presbytee
rians; July 10, Methodists vs. Bap
lists; July II, Presbyterians VS.. Con
gregationals; July 20, Methodists vs.
Presbyterians; July "a, Baptists VI
Congregationals; July q, Methodist