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Evening journal., 1908-09-24
Personal and Pertinent

The Bishop of Richmond told good story the other
day about his father HE farmer" said DR.. Pull
eine "and nice old gentleman one year he took
IL into his head flax So he sowed the seed and
having good crop sent away be made into table,
cloth. time later when seated dinner he
ed to lady near him. DO you know grew this table,
cloth myself Did reallyg she answered. with the
greatest surprise. How did you manage It.? Wer
mysterously-if you'll promise not to tell any
one. I'll tell YOU I-rlanted napkin "-'rit-Bits.
Tom Reed and Jerry Simpson. the noted Pop Seventh
district congressman, were great friends Their good
relationship came after this incident;
lstq"
the same reason" said Simpson that you are
Republican majority Of the people OF our respective
districts are Of our way Of thinking"-Kansas City
Journal
Il heard Of the cutest thing this summer" conhded
a young girl TO her chum glass of chocolate
ice cream soda 1T was about Clarss aand the girl she
used TO room with at coege-Lora Somebody or other
from Kane Pa They are exactly the same size and
when they were at college they used TO wear each others
clothes just for the fun Of it, Now you believe
it, they planning to exchange party dresses all vim
ter so that each OF them Will have twice as many
to to the dances she might have otherwise They
viii have only the charges to pay and each win
have brand new party dress two three weeks
They planned just what each would have this winter,
and believe they decided upon three apiece which will
make six changes for the season She told
tell soul That would spoil the effect you Don't
you breathe IT," And the young girl resumed her ne
elected soda-New York Sun.
One Of the Ohio congessmen tells the following as
indicative Of the pessimisc view the average poll
tician when in the throes Of defeat:
The day after the routing of-Parker in 1904 one Of
the Democratic newspapers IN the Buckeye State sent
out circular telegram soliciting expressions Of opinion
from various politicians throughout the State II IS
claimed that the quaintest Of the was the reply OF
one county chairman expressed in these terms
County has gone for Roosevelt by 150 The people
are in minority Heaven preserve us!"-Phiadelphia
Ledger.
The celebrated French physician Ricord was ora 5a,
walking along the bouevards in Paris when he met an
old gentleman who was very rich, who was at the
same time noted for his stinginess The ola
man. who was somewhat Of hypochondrac imagined
that he could get some medical advice from Rcord with
paying for IT,
Doctor, am feeling very poorly"
Where do You suffer most?"
Tn my stomach. doctor"
"Ahl that's bad Please shut your eyes Now put ont
your tongue so that examine IL closely"
The individual did he told After he had vai,ad
patiently for about ten minutes he opened eyes and
found himself surrounded by crowd. who sunnosad
that he DR. Ricord in the meantime ha5 as
appeared-Philadepha Record.
%, John, said she Is that really you7 tbonsh.
you eaa committed suicidel' New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
Baseball as a Public Neeessltx.

New York World.
A police court jury in Detroit has con.
frmed by its verdict the contention Of
counsel that baseball is a work Of public
necessity. So far as the lower bench is
concerned Sunday games on the diamond
may continue in the White City Of Michi
gan.
How large a place baseball ills in the
field Of popular amusement in the sphere
Of general American interest and in the
range of everybody. everywhere conversa-
ton everybody knows. Were the sport
TO be wiped suddenly Off the lists a void
would be left compared TO which the little
emptiness following the collapse Of the
racetrack game would be as a cellar Of
Shantytown TO the excavation for the
Pennsylvania Terminal. Were an incident
Of dishonor TO cast a reasonable doubt
on the integrity Of professional baseball
the voice Of regret would rise from every
corner Of the land.
Perhaps 1t was deemed superfuous to 90
into these broad considerations in De-
troit But why did counsel neglect the
certainty that every fan" who is com.
PEELED 70 SO from Saturday 70 Monday
without the score IS subjected to an un.
constitutional interruption Of his pursuit
Of happiness?
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
Editorial Opinion
The Texas Reawakenins.

Toledo Blade
The Southwest is beginning TO feel the
effects Of the confidence reappearing in
business From Texas comes news that
the packing plants Of Fort Worth are
calling for workers, Offering employment
to men and women for indefinite periods.
The cotton plantations also are in need
OF much more labor that is available in
the state. Every line is reported to be
putting its employees back on the pay
rolls. There are few mechanics out Of
work, and before winter the railroads
are expected TO be advertising for labor
ers.
Texas suffered with no little severity
from the panic Of 1907 and the consequent
depression. But-thanSs to the large crops
the state has recovered with remarkable
speed. The merchants are discovering re-
newed demands for goods and have been
forced to rush orders to replace their
depleted stocks. There is a better tone
throughout the Southwest and a deter
mination to forget that there has been a
panic.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24

voters of their county and engaging in practices
so shocking that Democrats like the late Edward
Ridgely were moved to vehement protest
And then consider the promise OF candidates
of filling the office True it is that the Demo
Gratis have been wiped from practically all the
important offices of the State, but there is moth
ing in the standard of those who at present hold
office to lead one to believe that the platform
roses are not withered.
The Democratic party has sent men TO
the United States Senate whose record IS
not illustrative of high moral ideas or brilliant
statesmenship. 1t has elected governors not
likely to be canonized as saints. 1t has chosen
congressman whose recognized ability made
no impression there. 1t has filled county, State
and city positions with some men whose conduct
has brought the blush of shame upon the people.
Presumably from Democratic State platform
point of view these were all men of recognized
ability" whose honesty and integrity were un-
questioned"
Evening journal., 1908-09-24

The reception to the candidates on the Repub-
lican ticket to be given at the home of the Young
Mems Republican Club on King street tonight
should be well attended, as the political battle in
Delaware this year is not only for the national
but for the State and county tickets. The recep-
ton promises to be a notable affair, adding one
more event to the long record of the club in pro-
noting the interests of the party
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
mo-

q This is our best advice to
those persons who feel in
clined. upon. d promise of
enormous profits, to invest in
certain stocks and bonds now
being freely offered
q Don't be misled. as many
have been, unfortunately, bv
catchy circulars and other
advertising mediums propoa-
ing to give you the hrsi or
portunity to share IN the rich
harvest of an entirely new
venture.
q Any of our patrons desir-
ing to invest in Gilt-edged
Securities can receive the
latest and most reliable in
formation on the subject at
our Office.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24

Those who have worked so hard for the me-
mortal in honor of President William Mckinley
in this city should see that their labor is rewarded
in part by suitable exercises when the memorial
is completed We are glad to tote that the me-
mortal will be unveiled with suitable exercises,
as certainly the so-called ceremony which was
performed is not satisfactory to the thousands Of
admirers of the martyred President in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24

Whether we call what we have been through
depressed times" or hard times" the chief
question that concerns the mass of the people is
what is the best course to be pursued to bring
about still greater revival of business. The
man who can figure out how the election of Mr..
Bryan will help business and industrial conf
dence is indeed a wizard.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
Foo DsI.vs p;,,.. 49,.

Owing to the heavy fog on the river
yesterday, the steamer Ulrica of the
Pennsgrove line missed its first trip.
not leaving the grove until 1890
o'clock, several hours too late for per-
sons employed here to get to work.
Steamboats, to Chester and Philadel-
phia were also delayed yesterday and
this morning by heavy fog.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for
the peoples column will not be
printed. Names of contributors to
the column will not be printed. but
must be furnished THE EVENING
JOURNAL as an evidence of good
faith on the part or the contributor.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
Wants Papers Returned 10 Him,

If the person who got the wallet be-
longing 70 b. Frank Wagaman in the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit build
ing, last Monday, will mail the papers
TO Mr. Wagaman, he can keep the
cash. Mr.. Wagaman says he win call
it square if the papers are returned
to him.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
To Law cnrnerstnne.

The laying of the corner stone Of Nc
Cabe Memorial Church will take place
on Saturday afternoon, October 3. The
ceremony will be held at o'clock. Pas
tors OF many local NJ. Z. churches
will assist
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
The United Publishers Association

The Publishers Bulletin. official organ Of the UNITED
PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION prints the following:
THE WIIMIN NGTON EVENING JOURNAL. mas n
guaranteed circulation than 1920 daily which has
been verified by our examination"
The examination made by Mr.. Arthur Koppen gen.
cral OF the association who offers TO wager s
Of his money and undertake TO prove that the EVEN
JOURNAL has the paid circulation OF
printed In Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
Council WuI Meet EARLY

Owing 10 the reception TO candidates
at the Young Mems Republican Club
tonight, City Council will meet at 7.3O
o'oioci, in order 10 allow the Repub-
lican members Of that body, to attend
the affair.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
To Have Inter.citv Rso.s

1t is announced that the Inter- City
races will not be called OFF owing to
the death Of the president Of the Phil
adelphia association, as has been re-
ported.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
Advertisino For Bond aid.

Bids viii be opened at the city treas
urer's Office on October II, for the
S25,000 issue Of bonds for the Water
Department.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

The Association
of American Ad-
vertisers IS com
poaod Of all the
great advertisers
of this country.
N he Association
endorses only such
papers as submit
10 its examination
AZ any moment,
and positive proof
must be submit
ted. The accom-
panying certificate
40. 112. has been
issued TO this pa
por.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24

carlyle B. Haynes.
Wilmington. Sept. p.
Evening journal., 1908-09-24

The Association Of American
Advertisers New York City has
examined and certified to the circulation
Of this publication. Only the figures Of
circulation contained in its report are
guaranteed by the Association.
n..rla. GsNS&fs9.s9,.i.S9@ s.s,.i.9.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-01
RETURN TO WORK.
Thousands Employed in
Ware Valley Mills.
Several Factories Start Up
On Regular Schedule.
Others Formerly Shut Down Run
On Short Time.

Ware, Mass. Aug. 31.-The hum of
industry "nanatcS regularly from the
manufacturing concerns throughout the
Ware valley during Il majority ol tho
working days each week lately, where
during the past six months have been
idlcness ana importation.
The mills of the George II. Gilbert
O.. in this place and Gilbortvillc give
steady occupation of about 1000 hands
tn" Otis Co.'S. mills here operate for
20OO persons dlTing four days each
week the WheelNrisht paper mills fur
niSh work for BOD hands on II fun limo
schedule, and 10 persons are employ
90 regularly at the j. +. Wood shoe
factory.
The WOOL COMPILING industry in Barrc
IS fiouriShnG at present, about 400
hands working steady, and a number
of the senior industries of this section
arc enjoying u season of strong de-
mand for their product ana ability to
supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-01
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.

Boston. Aug. Glover 5000 veterans
of tn" Spanish War were gathered in
this city tonight for the formal open
ing tomorrow of the fifth annual on
campmcnt of the United Spanish War
Veterans. BY boat and train the young
veterans poured into the city during
the day until by night nearly every
state in the Union was represented.
The Philippines were represented by
a delegation that arrived by train from
New York
The chief event preliminary to the
opening of the cnCampment tomorrow
Was the banquet rendered by the
state Rranch tonight to Walter s.
Hale of this city, the Commandcr-in-
chief
Already there are two active can
didatcs to succeed Commander Hale
Capt. Charles a. Simmons Of ROChcS-
ter. \. Y. and Capt. Charles w. New
ton Of Hartford, Ct. each of whom
opened headquarters today. For the
next convention seat Tacoma. Wash.
has already started a movement, while
Oklahoma and Saratoga delega tons
have announced that their respective
cities were in line for next year $
honors as soon as the convention is
regularly under way. The business Sos
sions will be held tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-01
The Races.

Lou Foster. by Bayard Wilkes. driven
by Bobby" Waite of Lewiston was the
winner of the 215 pace and the beautiful
pay mare was accorded an ovation when
she came into the stretch, the winner of
three straight heats 1t took four heats
to decide the race for thren-vear-olds
Berry Nelson taking the third heat but
Direct Braden, by Brown Braden. owned
by the Pearl Brook Farm. Belfast. was
the final winner Starter Simmons ram.
in for lot of commentator for his clean
getaways.
The officials of the races were the fol
lowing: Starter. Franz M. Simmons of
RocEland; judges, Elmer f. Wentwort Il
OF Sprlngvale, r. j. Mckee of Fort Fair
ned, }. Marley Nichols of Augusta: clerk
OF course, Caleb A. Lewis, Waterville.
marshals. George Perry, Carl Jones CLAW
ton Weeks. Waterville. The summary fol-
lows
THEEE-YEAR. OLDS-TkOT OR PACE,
PURSE $500
Direct Braden. b h. by Brown
HradGn tGallagheD ............1 9 !
Berry Nelson. b h, by Nelson
MISS Vassar TO m GIayden). ID 8 ?
Attorney at Law. y h (Nclsom 4 DIS
Maine Law. oh e Qiplev) DIS
Time AA 2.25iz. 2.34H 224A
2.15 PACE-PURSE 5000
Lon Foster, b m, by Bayard Wilkes
Miss Leither, or m Greland). .2 8 >
Little Sweetheart gr m Haydcr). 3 3
Miss Casey. M (Gerow). .,.4 4 {
Tine-2.i5l@, 2.13k. 2.16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-01
The Senate Committee Is
Gathering Information
To Be Used When Revision
Comes Up For Action.
Will Be Prepared to Act When Bill
Comes From House. +,

Washington. Aug. 31.-The work
which has been begun by Senator Bur
rows of the subcommittee on the adj
miniStration features of the proposed
tariff revision Will be followed by sim
liar labor by another sub committee of
the Senate committee on finance. of
which Senator Hopkins of Illinois IS
chairman
Mr.. Hopkins committee is compos-
cd of himself and Senators Burrows,
lcnrosc, Money and TaliSferro.
70 this committee has been Entrusted
the Worl, Of preparing bill for the
Senate, as il is directed to "cunsidcr
what change Ill the customs rates are
desirable, and to secure proof of the
relative cost of production in the Unit
cd States ana other competing coun-
tries"
While in Washington recently, at
tending the meeting of the Burrows
committee, Senator Hopkins slid he
would not call his organization tugCth-
er until sometime during The fan. In
the meantime. however, he will ask HE
departments of state, agriculture and
commcrc" and labor to procure such
information for him as They can
through their representatives abroad
relative To the cost of production in
foreign countries, with a view to sup
plying the committee the best infofiu;-
ton possible in conducting its cpnpar-
iSonS.
That Mr.. Hopkins appreciates the
magnitude of this inquiry. is made
manifest by the preparation that he is
making.
He also apprehends no little difficulty
in reconCilng the conflicting interests
which are always involved III tariff
changes
Already the Eastern manufacturers
are making known their demands for
free raw material While the Western
producers are beginning to stand ont
stiif'y for the protection Of such art
iclcs as wool, hides ana ores.
The senate committee has no purpose
of trying To rob the House committee
on ways and means Of its pGfoGative
of inaueurating tariff legislation. hut is
simply preparing itself for the inc Iii
gent consideration of the subject after
the House bill shall reach the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-01

Waterville, Me, Aug. 31.-(SpeciaD.
Perfect weather, than which there
could have been none better, marked
the opening day of the fifth annual
today. Every indication spelled the
word success in letters that We're
written large. That word, culled from
the bright lexicon of four years COM
pilation by the management of the
Watcrvillc fair, is to be spelled again
in golden characters this year This is
j feeling that amounts almost to a
certainty. Whether or not the wealth.
er conditions will be favorable is a
but th,. fair itself with its thousands
of dollars worth Of exhibits; its race
program, absolutely unparalleled in
the history of Maine; it's fine showing
of cattle. sheep ana swine, and last,
but not least. its absolutely clean Mid
Way, has already scored d success that
no subsequent events, whatever they
may bc. can take from it, The show is
here. MI that is now necessary is
good weather and the people, t;irongs
Of them to come and see.
The fair opened officially at 10
O'Clock Monday morning with con-
cert in front Of the grandstand by the
Watorvillc Military Band.
At 1339 tn" Strobcl airship made a
very successful! ascension, sailing t.
wards til" city ANA returning, cutting,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-01
HOLLANDS REPLY.
Netherlands Will Answer
Castro's Complaint.
Fully Within Code Of Dip|o-
matte Procedure
While Venezuela Was Not...0ffers
No Apology.

London, Aug. 31-The reply of The
Netherlands government to President
Castro's latest note WILL it is under
stood, substance be that the Dutch
cruiser Gclderland did not salute the
Venezuelan flag upon entering La
Guaira. because under international
practice war vessel does not salute
Il flag in foreign port if she mad en-
tered that port and saluted within a
year. The Gelderland mad done this.
Besides it was not known whether the
forts would reply should the Gelderland
salute them, and all chance of further
embarrassment was saved by the cruis-
er keeping within the international
precedent of saluting once within a
year.
AS for the alleged insults to the Ven
czuelan consul at W;llemstad, Island
of Curacao, the gentleman SO entitled.
1t is stated, was never accepted by The
Netherlands government as consul.
hence he could not officially be styled
consul, and was in Curacao simply as
a citizen of Venezuela. The Dutch col
onists at Curacao expressed great in
dignation when following the arrest of
a man distributing leaflets denouncing
the Holland government, the man said
he was hired by the socalled Venezue-
land consul.
In conclusion it is said the treatm
of NJ. De Reus, Dutch minister at
Caracas. who was expelled by President
Castro. instead of sending NJ. De Reus
his passports. and eXpelling him from
the country, should have informed The
Netherlands government that her min
lister was no longer persona gratia and
should have requested his recall. The
method President Castro preferred to
follow was offensive and in violation
of diplomatic procedure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-01
CHEERS FOR FERNALD.
Audience Greets Names
Next Governor Monday at Clinton.

Clinton. Me. Aug. 3l-fSpeciaD.-H
Bert NJ Fernald. Republican candidate
for Governor of Maine. was cheered by
a large gathering of enthusiastic citizens
when be appeared here today to address
a Republican rally. Mr.. Fernald's adj
dress was short, hardly more than half
an hour in length, but during his brief
stay here he added materially to his list
of friends and staunch supporters in this
town.
After his address Mr.. Fernald devoted
brief time to shaking hands with his
friends, who numbered every member of
the big audience which accorded him SO
enthusiastic a greeting, after which he
FASTENED to catch the train for Water
Vile in order to connect with the express
for RridGton. where he was scheduled to
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The Baby Show,

The baby show at l P. NJ Monday
was the most successful that has ever
been held at the fair Mrs. f. r.
Drake and Mrs. Frank Garland. the
committee. did lot of work that bore
fruit in the biggest show ever put on
the platform by the Central Maine
fair. There were 165 entries and
they and their mothers were all pres
ent. Every baby received a solid gold
ring.
The judges were Prof Luther {.
Bateman. Mrs. f. F. Hitchings and
Mrs. George Jackson. The weighers
were DR.. D. B. Cragin and Mrs. Helen
Luce. The assistants We're Mrs.
Continued on Page Five.)
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|tnwds Melbourne Streets
| hHonor Yankee Tars.
Fsdera| Government Banquets
| Officers Of the Fleet.
/ Picturesque TorchIight Process
sion Is Held.

Melbourne, Aug. 31-The streets of
|us,bournn late tonight were filled with
urging. good humored crowds number
I,,g hundreds of thousands, all out to
A. honor TO the visiting Americans who
arrived here on Saturday aboard the
a great battleships and the scecn chal-
|,enped comparison with that of an cleo
Iton night in New York, though hap
nilv the ar-ticklcrs and blasts from
ln trumpnts were dispensed with. The
rush in the principal thoroughfares
was 50 great that many women tainted
and several persons were injured.
The federal government tonight ten
| dered a banquet to the admiraiS and
senior officers OF the visiting warShipS
LAT the Parliament House, at which
|Iord Northcotc, governor general of
IDeakin made brilliant speeches
throughout which prominence was Civ
I'm to the friendly feeling that exists
fbetween the commonwealth and the
limited States Rear Admiral Spcrry,
commander in-chief of the American
Ifeet Replying Ill pthdil III lHt NiiicilCdii
navy. declared that a rupture between
+ the English speaking nations would not
| only be a loss. but a crime.
| Admiral Spcrry was presented with
an address by the commonwealth Par
| lament
picturesque torchlisht procession
was held in which the metropolitan
land country fire brigadcs, numbering
about 2oo0 men, took part Tho parade
started at the headquarters of the Net
rpotan Fire Brigade and was dis
| banded over Princes bridge. Rain com
Imenced to fail at Il late hour. causing
q precipitttc retreat homcWard. The
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