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The new South-news., 1908-03-28

T,crc is demand for seed corn
on hc cob this year thar I, has been
almst impossible TO supply. This is
the rsuli of agitation for better seed
selection and the desire on the part
of TIC planters TO increase the yield
by miting in fertile seed. In the
pas At has been customary 20 plant
any kind of corn that happened to
be n hand, but customs are changing
wit the educational campaign along
linn of improved methods that has
beel wagcd. Where there is one
pslel called for in the ear for seed
thS year. II is safe to assume that
ffe will be demanded next year. The
Itoplc want corn thar Is true to typo
al great many are beginning TO
te the termination test. which is
lpossible if the seed corn has been
stlled.
A suggestion is hereby offered. that
alconsidcrablc quantity Of corn be
pnied this year for the purpose of
secting for seed. Let it be of any
VII known variety and be sure to
lxe good seed In the fall first Sc
1t with reference to height from
ound and size of the ear. Gather
al keep separate from balance of
c'p. Later in the winter carefully
sick and again select with refer
e'e to trucness of type and perfcc-
IN cs ear and grain. There will be
n trouble in disposing Of large
entities of seed corn next year il
lis carefully selected and cared FOR.
writer will agree to assist in dis
, ding of corn thus handled in every
h possible and would be glad to
II from parties who viii take up
4 work and carry it along. Let =
ii, binding 80 much money to other
AteAfor seed when We can produce
tim hight here at home.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
DIME DONATION Day.

TOMORROW will be "dme donation day
Il OF the Associated Charities, and those who
desire to contribute their mite to this worthy
cause will have the opportunity to render modest
aid The idea is admirable and we have no
doubt that the contributions in the aggregate will
amount to a considerable figure.
Owing to the depressed industrial conditions
that have unhappiy fallen upon the city the
charitable organizations have been taxed beyond
their resources. In addition some of those who
usually contribute much to charity find that they
themselves are pinched and there has been a de-
crease in their donations Hence the plan to Sc
cure money in small sums has been adopted.
Aiding charity should not be confined to the
wealthy Every person who is fortunate enough
TO have work and who has little TO spare should
give of his sustinence to help those who are not
so unfortunate To be sure, the dull times will
not last long, but those who are in want must
have their necessities cared for at once. With
them it is an emergency of the present The fu-
ture will take care of itself Let our citizens
generally render some assistance to the organi-
cations that are doing so much to send ray Of
sunshine into homes that may be clouded with
temporary darkness. Every little bit helps and
every small contribution is duly appreciated.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
ELEcr1NG A BISHOP.

THERE is an unfortunate disposition to criti-
else rather harshly the six clergymen who
at the recent convention in ST. Andrews Shurch'
did not vote for the Rev. N. S. Thomas OF Phila-
delphia. as the successor of Bishop Coleman. his
failure to secure election by one vote at the hanus
OF the clergy was a keen disappointment 10 the
supporters OF Mr. Thomas and those laymen VINO
were confident that his election by the clergy
would have been promptly ratihed by the lay
Mr. Thomas is a man Of much ability, and has
a high standing in the Church. He is the young
rector Of a prominent church in Philadelphia
rector OF "down town" church in Philadelphia
noted for its activity in mission work. Many, IN
fact the majority OF the clergy at the convenuon'
considered him in every way qualneu lOl uo
office OF bishop.
OF the reasons held by the clergy who persist
emily voted against him, we cannot speak with
authority 1t is only fair to assume however,
that they acted conscientiously, and that they
must have had what to them appeared to be Vaid
reasons for opposing the election of Mr.. Thomas
OF the six dissenting clergy, one was the Key
George c. Hall, OF ST. Johns Church, and It
would be a bold man, indeed, who would declare
that the Judgment and opinions OF DIR. Hall are
not worthy of respectful consideration and atten-
ton We cannot fancy that the opposing clergy
acted from other than conscientious principles
Mr. Thomas had a majority of the convention,
but unfortunately for his supporters, the eleeting
OF bishop in Episcopal convention IS not
question of majority, and is not TO be so decided
The canon laws Of the Episcopal Church specih-
caly state that the election shall be by two
thirds vote which must be confirmed by two
thirds of the laymen and then ratified by the
House of Bishops. These safeguards are placed
around the choice Of bishop evidently to pro-
tect against an election by majority.
The six clergymen at the recent convention
were acting clearly within the vials of criticism
cannot understand why the walls Of criticism
should be opened upon them.
The necessary vote for Mr.. Thomas may be
forthcoming at the Dover convention, but 1t
would be better If the discussion that has sprung
Up since the convention were dropped.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
TO MAKE THE
BEST REMEDY
Fine Home Prescription to
Relieve Rheumatism and
Kidney Troubles

a large New York health publication
tells its readers of a number Of simple
and safe prescriptions that can be
made at home. The following, how.
ever, for the cure Of rheumatism ana
kidney and bladder troubles receives
the greatest praise, viz, Fluid Extract
Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound
Kargon, one ounce: Compound Syrup
Sarsaparilla, three ounces. These SIM
pie, harmless ingredients can be OBJ
tained at any good prescription phar-
macy at little cost and are mixed by
shaking well in a bottle.
The dose for adults is a teaspoonful
after each meal and at bedtime, drink
ing a fun tumblerful OF water after
each dose. 1t is further stated that this
prescription is a positive remedy for
kidney trouble and lame back, weak
bladder and urinary difficulties, espe-
ciaily Of the elderly people, and one
OF the best things TO be used in rheu-
matte amictions, relieving the aches
and pains and reducing swellings.
A weil-known local druggist states
that this mixture acts directly upon the
eliminative tissues of the kidneys;
cleanses these spongelilSe organs and
gives them power to sift and strain the
poisonous waste matter and uric acid
from the blood which is the cause Of
rheumatism.
Cut this out and hand to some sur
ferer which would certainly be an act
Of humanity.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
DovER'S NEW INDUSTRY.

nOVER is to have large, new canning fac
II tory the plant to consist of four
buildings and an extra building for boiler engine
and power house. The company hopts to begin
operations by May IS, and it is cordially well
coined by residents of the State capital and farm
ers in the neighborhood.
The concern is headed by ]. A. Morris, Of Fed
eralsburg, Md, man of large experience in the
canning industry, and described as one of the
best judges of vegetables and fruits in the coun-
try. Mr.. Morris uses a patent steaming process
by which he cans products at Slight expense, and
the corresponding cost to the consumer is lower
than the price of ordinary canned goods. Every
kind of fruit or vegetable is canned by this pro-
cess, and Mr. Morris begins operations early in
the season.
Dover is to be congratulated upon securing an
industry OF this sort The State is forging ahead
as the home Of some Of the largest and most im-
7portant canning factories in the country. They
are OF great benefit to the farmers, and they
should be heartily supported. Packing factories
bring money into the State, furnish a near mar
ket for what the farmer grows, and they are a
sure source Of revenue to a community.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
WILL PROVIDE
NIGHT SCHOOLS
Board Of Education Decides
to Continue Them After
Hearing Mr.. Ellison

Factory Inspector ]. Austin Ellison
was again a speaker before the Board
of Education last night. In pursuant
to recommendations made at the pre-
ceding meeting. he had made an in
spection of four manufacturing estab-
lishments and found eighty children
at work without proper school certi-
fcation. Seventy Of these had been
discharged and the others retained
because their families were dependent
upon their money. He suggested the
opening of another night school for the
benefit of what he judged to be 150
children whose positions were endan-
gered by lack Of opportunity to attend
school and thus obtain their certifl-
Gates. He suggested that one school
should be open for three months.
He also complained that the teach
ers in many instances did not fll the
certificates properly and recommended
the adoption Of a new form.
His suggestion for the opening of a
night school was referred to the com
mittee on night schools which met
after the board meeting and adopted
a resolution providing for the open
ing OF Public Evening Schools Nos. 3
and 10 on Monday evening, March 3
between and Q o'clock to continue
four nights a week until further notice
A tuition fee Of 25 cents a week will
be charged each pupil
The city treasurer's report Of the
boards funds was as follows: Cur
rent fund, Sl5,O74.13; special fund
S29.123s3
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Personal and Pertinent

Kentucky Congressman tells an interesting tale OF
the execution OF noted desperate IN that state some
asked the usual question, whether the had any
thing 10 say.
NO I think not began the convicted one. when
he was interrupted by cheerful voice shouting.
Say Bill, if you amt got anything special to say
would you mind giving fifteen minutes Of your time
just q let tncse good people know that I'm candidate
Hold on there" shouted the sheriff; who's thatY"
John Blank" volunteered some naming a ris-
FOR number OF years in the House OF Representatives
who did ne say 1T wasp whispered the condemned
.rhey say it's John Blank"
I thought recognized Johns voice." the desperate
calmly remarked. "Well, he have my tme-a OF IT,
But 90 ahead and hang hrst and let him talk after
ward '-Tit-Bt
"Gitting little near-sighted a little near-sighted;
times telling him the way it did poor old Bob
Fitzsmmons," remarked John A. Gill, referring face
the New York Central in the Flood building him
down a. Pslo Alto for the carnival the other day Nov
ing along through the sidewalk crowds missed him.
the heads Of the crowd.
'shi he warned 's2i s25 $50; I'm counting EN-;
gods. what procession SAC. s52'-
II lookeo across the street and caught glimpse be-
tween two buildings Of the sight that interested him.
-Four hundred and eleven, he announced and the
little devils were riding around like wild Indians. Were
those all professors kdsT
Come come carlton. said you must wear glasses
That was only the merry round San Francisco
Chronicle.
very mild North Of England vicar had for time
been dspleased with the quality Of the milk him
AT length he determined with his mxman
for supplying such weak stuff. He began mildly I've
been wanting TO in regard to the quality Of milk
with which you serving me-" yes. sir" uneasily
answered the iradesman Il only wanted say" con-
tnued the minister that the milk for dietary pur-
poses exclusively and not for christening" "-Belman
What" exclaimed the husband you drew your
saving from the bank went to brokers Office and
bought z X and y. stock at IA, when It has been
dropping like a rock?"
But ny dear" argued the wife. 1T such a bar
gain Why, during the short time IN the ONCE
cav the man mark it down to from 45l"-success
Magazine.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
EMPLOYING CLERKS.

GITY COUNCILMAN WHITE clearly ex-
- plains the reason for the employment Of
two clerks to assist the Board Of Assessment
Revision and Appeals in collecting data regard
ing values Of properties Of the city.
The New York system Of assessing properties
is to be used here, in accordance with the verdict
OF the voters as expressed at the last city cleo
ton.
The adopting Of the system necessarily entails
considerable labor, and how this work can be
done without clerks is not plain.
The councimen, in engaging the clerks, have
shown no signs of extravaganza The money is
not being thrown away.
The criticism Of Council in this matter is chiefly
by those who dislike the principle of the referen-
DUN vote, under which the residents of this city
voiced certain views at the last city election.
These critics think the proper attitude is to ignore
altogether the mandates of the voters.
To say the least, criticism of Council in this
matter is rather picayunish.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
ssrvloss a. MOI chureh.

Services will be held in West Church
on Wednesday and Friday evenings,
preparatory to the Communion, which
win be celebrated next Sabbath morn
ing. The meeting win be held in the
Sunday school room and win be in
charge of the pastor. the Rev. Alex
ander Alison. Jr The members of the
church are expected 20 attend. The
session OF the church viii meet in con-
nection with these services. also on
next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, to
receive new members. For some weeks
past an unusual spiritual interest has
been manifest. and large class IS
waiting to be publicly welcomed next
Sabbath. It win be further augmented
this week.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Under a ruling Of the Post Office Department,
publishers of weekly newspapers cannot extend
credit for more than year to their subscribers.
AS consequence, the publishers in Delaware are
calling upon their subscribers to pay what they
owe The rule will be found beneficial to the
publishers as we'll as to the subscribers. On
some papers the delinquent list is long. The
publishers do not cut off the delinquents for fear
OF offending them, and some delinquents, as
every editor of weekly knows, are 'touchy"
The weekly papers are sold for one dollar year,
and If a subscriber for any Delaware weekly
newspaper does not get the worth of his dollar
he must be hard to please.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
NOT TO BE IGNORED

WHEN Water Commissioner William w. Knox
w yesterday at the meeting of the Water Board
charged that the department is at this time and
has been for some years. conducted in a most ess-
travagant and unbusinesslike manner" he made
charges that are not to be ignored. The Water De-
parment is one of utmost importance to every owner
of improved property. and has been engaged in re-
cent years in operations involving great expenditures
OF money. Commissioner Knox evidently feels that
he has ample ground for the accusations he makes
and some opportunity in formal manner should be
given to demonstrate whether or not there has been
exravagant conduct of affairs of the department.
If the probe is sunk let it be with the aim of reform
and toward rhe end OF economy and safeguarding
the taxpayers interests
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Recently day was fixed in PiitsbuTg for the
unemployed - E1TifET a. ffir AiLl Gldl ana ch-
gage In work upon the streets. But % the
Prise of the city officials only about one-haf Of
The number expected came for employment and
The authorities were puzzled They were pre-
pzrei ior q rush 81 applicants for work, but the
number was FAR below that predicted. The au-
ih0-ites were puzzled and have been giving vari-
cus explanations. Many of those unemployed in
PittsburE are clerks and men who were engaged
III similar occupations They could not do the
work even when il was offered them how TO
care for the unemployed Is a difficult problem 20
solve. Some Of the Pittsburg authorities con-
cluded, however. that the number Of unemployed
in the city was not 50 large as had been believed
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

politician, was given a ticket to his
home, escorted to the train and told
never to return.
Captain Eaton, a member Of the fac
ulty, said last night that although
young Flentge had not transgressed
any Of the rules Of The school, he was
so manifestly unpopular with his fell
low cadets that he would not be per-
mitted to return TO the academy.
The officer said that Flentge held
aloof from the other cadets, and the
impression gained ground that he con-
sidered himself superior to them.
Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
Peoples Column
FestivaIs 10 EouIp Band.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MILTON. Del, Feb 25-The young wo-
men Of this town have decided that Mil
ton has been without a brass band long
enough Therefore, they have decided to
hold several festivals in the near future
In order to raise money to buy instru-
ments The FIRST festival viii be held in
the Masonic Hall, March Z.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
"SPOONED" In POSTOFFICE,
NOW DOORS ARE CLOSED

wait until the evening mail is dis
tributed before they are permitted to
enter the office
1t was found necessary for Post
master Prettyman to lock the doors in
order that be might stop the noise
caused By the girls and boys who
congregated and "spooned" while wait
ing for the mall
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
THEATRICAL

Those who know good vaudeville
when they see it will enjoy the snow
az the GarricS this week The feat
ures of special merit are presented by
Charles Mack and a capable cast in
sketch "Come Back TO Erin Charles
Leonard Fletcher, the impersonator;
Lewis McCord & Company in "Welly
Jones Scoop" and James and Jennie
Jee, high-class wire artists. or Mr..
Mack and his company 1t may be said
that nothing could be more pleasing in
the line Of Irish comedy. The piece Is
well staged and Mr. Mack and his
supporting company are all real artists.
There is a vein of pathos running
through the piece which lends an at
mosphere Of added interest. "Welly
Jones Scoop" is built for laughing pur-
poses only and It nils the bill. AS a
pipe dream of a newspaper reporter
IL is the real thing James and Jennie
Jee have a special wire act. BERTHE
Heron spoils her good looks by black
ing up before her audience, but she
Is as good in the minstrel line as be-
fore when she sings a song and tells
A Joke or two. The Three DAME Sis
ters do some intricate gymnastic stunts
and get the glad hand all around. Mr..
Fletcher does several impersonations
that are of a high order of merit and
which won the approval Of everyone.
DeHaven and Sidney, IN a dancing
speciality, and the DeDios Animals
make up a bill.
"a Race for Life" is the play that
will be at the Lyceum for the first
three days of this week. The piece is
strong and the management carries
the incidents to a life-lilke point by
providing real horses in a most ex-
citing stage race track scene. Pathos
and tragedy rapidly succeed each other
and the difficult parts delegated to
the principal actors were sustained
commercially. II. j. White, as the
leading man would please a critical
audience, while the leading lady, Cora
Quinton, is winsome and clever Joseph
r.. Garry, as the william, wins the undy-
/ Ing hate not alone Of those he per-
secutes in the play but OF the audience
Helen Beresford, the heavy's side part
ner, Is as good as the best. A pretty
love story trails through the plot But
the piece IS especially strong because
of its comedy, which is sustained by
Martha Davidson as an Irish charac-
ter. Miss Davidson is one of the besi
seen IN Wilmington this season anC
/ her delineation OF the good natured
crude and gentle "Bedalia O'Grady' 4:
worthy Of especial mention. Others
sustain their parts capably. It car
be fairly said of "The Race for Life
that IL has the unusual combination
Of a strong plot. splendid scenery anC
good players.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Nothing is too sacred for the anarchist with his
deadly bomb or his pistol, or his knife A priest
was shot at the altar in Denver on Sunday by one
Of these foul assassins, and fortunately for the
assassin, he escaped death at the hands of the in
furiated parshioners.. No Punishment could be
too severe for such murderers Anarchists are
enemies OF the country. They make war on so
ciety, and society, in self-defence, should make
war upon them
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
SCHOOL PUTS BAN
ON MOLLYCODDLES
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

speclaI 70 TIE ENENING JOURNAL.
ALTON. ILL.,, Feb. "Mollycoddles'
ated at the Western Military Academy
If the student body, backed up by the
faculty, can prevent them remaining
at the institution. Because he was
looked upon as being both OF these,
John, the 19-year-old son Of p. w.
Flentge, postmaster at Cape Girardeau,
and prominent Missouri Republican
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Native historians Of Afghanistan as
sert that the inhabitants Of their coun-
try are the lost ten tribes of Israel.
According 10 these chroniclers, the Az
ghans are descended from Afghans
who was a son Of a certain eJremiah
who was the son of King Saul.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
sEAFORD. Del, Feb. 25-"spooning"
is now given as a cause Of the closing
OF the postofiice doors here until the
evening mail is distributed.
Following the precepts Of Postmaster
Walls. of Georgetown. the patrons of
the onioe here now are compelled 10
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

II is estimated that typhoid fever
costs the state Of Pennsylvania s13,-
100000 a year.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Directors and sole stockholders Robert s. sare'
Albert w. cummins, Clement 3. Hsham ano S'De'' =
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Advertising rates on application. .,...
No attention raid to unsigned communications
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

rhs newspaper Is on sale regularly at every s3 ~
in Wilmington and the principal towns In the 1ta
Deawar, ao at Broad Street station ana l"Ta'' q,
fourth and Chestnut Street station Pmlaoe'p'o'
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

THE EVENING JOURNAL uses the United Press News View
Service, received in it's editorial rooms over 'Fo~'
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION 49, . .
BY mall postage prepaid. $500 year, OF 20 = a,.oir
month payable ia advance. BY carrier sA Genus "
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Gilbert s Jones, Business Manager.
Fourth and shipley Streets, Wilmington Dea"aAe'
Evening journal., 1908-02-25

Tuesday, February IS 1908.
Evening journal., 1908-02-25
The Evening Journal
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FOUNDED 1883.

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noon except sundays, by
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New York oHce: GOA Cambridge Building Corner fi'n
Avenue and Thirty third Street
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S0uthf0rd.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.

N. H. Carpenter and family of Bego ta, N. J., have recently spent 10 day with his uncle, Theodore Wheeler, tn journey being made in their auto.
 Robert Stevens, superintendent O. the Uncas Paper mill at Norwich, ha been with his family, guests at T. F Wheeler's.
 Miss Hazel Fairclough of Norwich has been guest at MT Wheeler's. Mrs James Bartlett, who has been ill for some time past, is failing in strength. Miss Rose Dillon of Steven son is caring for her.
 Henry B. Davis has bought three cows to help fill the place of those killed by lightning last July. They feel very grateful to their many friends for their kind assistance in helping them to secure the same.
 Mrs c. N. Curtis and daughter, Ruth, spent Friday last in New Haven and in company with Mrs F. P. Stowe and children of Seymour and Miss Edith Curtis of Bridgeport enjoyed the beau tiful view from East Rock Park. It was fine clear day and one felt well repaid for the effort of climbing 100 stairs in the Soldiers monument when they reached the top and viewed the panorama spread before them on al! sides.
 Frank Atwood, who has been at Maple Shade for few weeks, has re- turned to New Haven.
 Mrs Howard Leavenworth of Sey- mour called on Mrs Fred Kemp, Sun day.