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Evening journal., 1909-07-26
Monday, July 26, 1909
coon ROADS IN SUSSEX.

~ HE Milford Chronicle has an entertaining
Il editorial article about the condition of the
Delaware farmers in the lower counties and the
improvements which have been made IN the
farms as a result of more prosperous times LOT inc
agricultural interests. "The farmers, 1t says,
have not received any great surplus OF money
from the crops of this season. but they have met
all expenses and made living.
This is true. When some people talk ABOUT
the prosperity of the farmer they are likely to
give the impression that the farmers are roilhg
In wealth. that they are getting as much money,
for example as well-to-do manufacturers earn,
or as successful business men are accustomed to
earn This is not correct. If farmer makes
his living expenses and is able to put something
by for a rainy day or perhaps buy tarnn' he Is
regarded as successful man.
The Chronicle says that the price oi land mas
advanced, that new dwellings have been erected
together with new barns, repairs, painting ana
generally more comfortable conditions. lhen
Il adds that with this perceptible improvement
has come desire for good roads. with expert
menting with gravel, shells and clay. In Kent
county there is no hope of any permanent Inn
provement OF the roads until after the next Legs
dative session. a,
PITY. but this is true Certain Democrats OF
the county have probably become so Jealous OF
Mr. Soper and his road schemes that they tear to
epqaee IN road Improvement because sucn I'M
nrovement might rebound to the credit OF the
author of the bill for that county But Mr.. Hope
has been appointed road commissioner for the
county and the educational work that he is dong
will undoubtedly help along the sentiment Tor
better roads in Kent The roads of the county
Of late have been somewhat improved in patches
but they are not what they should be by any
means.
In Sussex the present road system will be
wiped out at the end of the year and a new busl-
ness-like method will be adopted. But as our
Milford exchange says, the success OF the new
system will depend upon the road engineer to be
selected That is the point. If the people OF
Sussex county arc wise they will employ thor
oughly competent road engineer. The question
OF politics should not enter into the matter IN
the slightest road engineer, man who is
skilled in the profession and who knows what he
is about should be selected for the important
place 1t would be the height of foolishness for
Sussex county TO permit her money to be squan
dered merely for the purpose of providing poll
ticians with places The Sussex people should
see that they get proper returns for the money
expended, and this can be done by following The
course pursued by Governor Hughes of New
York in selecting road engineers! Only com
petent men were chosen and the political aspec
Of the work was not considered in the sightes
measure
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

UNIONS YEAR
Interesting Statistics in Re-
ports Received by The
Local Members

The annual reports Of the officers OF
the Typographical Union have been re-
ceived by the delegates to the Inter-
national Convention OF the organiza-
ton, which will be held in St. Joseph.
Mo, August 9-14
The report Of the president. James
NJ. Lynch, takes up in an interesting
manner the more important happen
ings Of the year, and makes various
recommendations for the future
Among other matters that are taken
up at considerable length in the report
of the president are the label propa-
ganda of the organization the operation
of its old age pension and the pro-
posal to establish an insurance feature.
The executive council goes at con-
siderable length into the matter of in
surance or burial benefits in its re-
port. The council expresses itself in
favor of a fiat burial benefit of $1,000
a member or a graded benefit ranging
from 5000 to $500 q member. according
to length Of membership. It suggests,
however, that It might be well 10 OBJ
tain the sentiment OF the membership
as to the insurance OF mortuary benefit,
and that this can be accomplished on
the ballot on which the laws enacted
by the convention will be submitted to
the referendum vote.
The report Of Secretary and Treas
urer J. w. Hays goes into much detail
concerning the condition of the organ
iaztion, both as to members and n
nances. 1t shows that the total expen-
ditures during the year ending May 81,
1909. were S45s.061.73. and that ball
ance of S25S,72S.47 was left in the trea-
sury. 1t shows that the number Of bur-
ial benefits paid during the year was
500, representing S3S,175. It shows that
the average number Of members in
good standing during the year was
44.921 and the average membership for
the last three months 47,174.
In regard to the old age pension
the report shows total expenditures
OF $50, 9,550.35 and a balance on hand
in the fund, May 81. of s15s,76L17.
The average earnings per year per
member were ss97.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
TOWNSEND

TOWNSEND, Del. July 26-Miss
Ruth Richardson has been visiting
relatives in Smyrna.
d. Edward Atwell spent Sunday with
friends at Lansdowne, Pa.
Miss Margaret Hannaman of Ken
nett Square. is the guest Of Miss Kar-
lene Hart.
Mrs Samuel Pennington, Of Phila-
friends here.
Daniel Jones visited his aunt, Mrs.
Swain, at Bridgeville. recently.
l.. l.. Maloney and family spent Sun
day with John Lattomus and wife at
Warwick
Miss Ray Reynolds. Of Wilmington,
spent last week with Miss Laura
Heavelow.
Miss Elsie Addlehelm and little
brother. Of Peterborough, Pa, visited
Miss Ella Maloney this week.
Samuel Townsend and family. Of
Philadelphia, were guests of his sister
Mrs. Walter GILL
Charles Ernest and wife. of Phila-
delphia, were recent visitors with
George Watts and family.
Mrs. John Townsend. Jr.. has return
ed from Williamsport, Pa, where she
had been spending some time.
Miss Mary Othoson. of near Cecilton
and Miss Bessie Denny, Of Middle
town. are guests of their aunt, Mrs
Albert Lyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. McNulty and niece
Miss McNulty. Of Washington, have
been the guests Of Capt. Wiggin and
family during the past week.
Mrs. Lille Naudain Camp and daugh-
ter. of Dry Run. Pa. returned home
on Tuesday. after spending several
days with Mrs. w. e. Hart.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
PRACTICAL WORK OF DIPLOMATS.

II HE Philadelphia North American the other
Il day paid high tribute to the work of Mr.
Knowles of this city while minister to Roumania
by showing that he was an example of what the
late John Hay called shirt sleeve diplomacy"
That diplomacy means that Our diplomats abroad
should be of real use to the country. They should
be on the alert for practical results; should find
out whether there are good things abroad that
could be used in America for the benefit of our
own people. In other words, a minister abroad
should be useful as well as ornamental
The comment was made in appreciation of the
energetic efforts Of Mr.. Knowles towards
revivng the sturgeon industry in this country
and his introduction TO America of a new kind
of melon that he found growing in Roumania.
The activity of Mr. Knowles in this respect has
been favoraby commented upon by newspapers
in all parts of the country which give a hint Of
what other ministers should be doing for their
home people
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
Black Sea sturnnnn.
Middletown Transcript.

MluuietoWn transcript
a movement is being made by Horace
G. Knowles. recently minister to Rou-
mania, 70 transplant these nsh TO these
waters. A few years ago these streams
used to abound with these fish but with
the usual wastefulness Of our people we
have destroyed one OF our greatest in
dustries. The ruthless slaughter of Del
aware sturgeon, as well ss in other
streams in our country was nothing short
OF a crime. In 1sSs the catch Of sturgeon
in the Delaware was more than 5000 600
pounds and few years later It was only
100000 pounds. Now II is practically
nothing compared with former years
When a vast multitude Of men used to
make a good living wages IN catchlne
these fish, II is said criminal waste. lacl,
OF legal protection and greed Of the fish
ermen put the sturgeon out Of business
When the fisheries were at their best the
flesh OF surgeons was so cheap that 1,
was seldom used as food. Because II
was so cheap the people would not cal
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
Editorial
Opinion
Home Coming For Delmar.

Home Coming For Delmar.
Delmar News.
There is probably no other town In
Delaware that has sent away from
home as many people as Delmar. in
proportion 10 size. There are in Phila-
delphia, Wilmington, Cape Charles.
salisbury, and numerous other towns
large numbers of people who were
raised within the radius of a few miles
of this town. There are hundreds of
others scattered over the country, par-
ticularly IN the Atlantic Coast States.
Many of the people have not met for
years. Now why should we not have
a homecoming celebration this year
and endeavor to get these people to
come together and enjoy themselves
with us? The homecoming in George
town last year was so successful that
it is to be repeated this year.
If II can be made a success in
Georgetown there is no reason why II
cannot be made a success here. The
occasion could be made one to be re-
membered with pleasure by the large
number Of persons who would return
TO their native hearthstone. Kindly
] AttIHk loWdiu our absent ones. pa
triotic pride in our town. and incident
ally, business advantages that might
benefit our home people, all impel us
toward the carrying out OF this sug.
! gestion. There should be a meeting
a committee appointed to make full
and complete list of the names of al
persons who can trace their hneag,
TO this section and are now non-rest
dents. Letters of invitation coulc
then be sent them; articles concerning
the event could be inserted IN all III.
papers on the Eastern Shore. Variou,
amusements could be provided. such az
races, ball games. band concerts, etc
/ The grove would make an excelleu
/ place for headquarters. and with thes,
things and others that would suggas
themselves we have no doubt that tn
people would enjoy themselves great
ly. OF course, IL would be up TO tn
younger element Of the town to maxi
this thing a success. The older one
are not dead but sleeping. If the,
can be awakened in time. however
II would be an overwhelming sue
/ cess
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
Personal and Pertinent

Separated from her father since a baby months old
Isabel Kierscey Ladd wife OF Joplin mail carrier
learned the strange story OF her life When
Joe NJ Kierscey left Short Creek Kan. now Calena
years ago he left the motheress baby with T. Sar-
geant at short Creek Kierscey then went TO Texas
where he injured in an Indian battle After a hard
struggle for life he finally left the hospital alive.
without vsstige OF memory. His past history a
blank Kerscey then went to Silver City Mexico and
married again After living there for years went to
Cripple Creek Col. He became wealthy miner but
lost most Of his money in fire. About that time an
operation restored his memory and he began search
for his baby. He died after, completing the
search.-Joplin NewsHerald
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
INCOME TAX IN WEST.

MAYHEM Justices Of the Supreme Court take
w part in the discussion Of questions
before the people, they must expect to receive
hard knocks Justice Brewer who spoke at Mil
waukee the other day in opposition to the income
tax, has stirred up the defenders OF the proposed
constitutional amendment Senator Brown, Of
Nebraska, one of the brighter of the younger
members of the higher house, vigorously attacks
the Justice, declaring that his remarks on the
amendment are utterly ridiculous. absurd and
sene." That is going too far. The words of
the Justice that provoked the comment were to
the effect that with the income tax the states
would be taxed not out of their existence but out
OF their vitality.
Senator Brown believes that every state in the
Union will ratify the proposed amendment but
he is likely to be disappointed. A number Of
Eastern states will probably not ratify the
amendment
But as showing sentiment throughout the
middle West on the question we may mention
two Of the leading newspapers OF Chicago papers
that supported Mr. Taft for President have
sharply called Justice Brewer to account for his
remarks.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
THAT oNEW RELIGIoN.Y

It HERE is great deal of talk about the
l. coming religion as suggested by former
President Eliot of Harvard University. With so
many denominations now before the people it IS
difficult to see where there is room for new
religion, especially since the religion as proposed
by the Harvard former President differs in no
respect from the views held by many of the
churches to-day
at churches, but evidently their vision does not
take very wide range. For example, there was
a rush Of people to attend a Roman Catholic
Church service in New York City the other dav
and the policemen who were guarding the edihoe
were forced to stand aside. Some people evil
IDENTIFY wanted to attend church.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

il, believing in the idea. what is cheap is
not good Sturgeon is not only nutri-
ious but palatable and Is one of the best
tasted Of the large FISH that are caught.
But there was such a demand for theroe
which is the highest equality OF caviar,
that the fishermen were ruthless IN their
hunt for them. Sometimes they yield
one-third Of their weight in roe and It Is
now selling from 81 to SO per pound. At
one time 1t was only selling for ten cents
per pound. The growth OF the demand
for caviar by our people was the death
warrant to theAmerican sturgeon. SO
valuable was this caviar. that the fish
ermen were continually on the hunt for
them and hence the breaking up Of this
ash and food supply.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
Chatty Stories OF the Day

Mrs. Mau6e Darrell Hoffman, pioneer OF country
week work, prasng in Hartford the country vaca-
tiOn
"a country vacation Is better than a seashore one"
she said. You things much quainter And the
further into the country GO the quainter becomes
the things you
Il once spent August in a village called the Head Of
Sassafras. a village down in Maryland The postoRce
there was the general store. The morning after my
arrival 1 went 20 the general for my mail.
"A little girl preceded me with egg in her hand.
Gimme an eggs worth Of tea. please, heard her
say TO the postmaster storekeeper; and says We
might weigh out an eggs worth OF sugar. too for
the black hens cluclSin' and I'll be up again in a
minute e"'-PEiladelpha Bulletin.
The fond husband was seeing his wife off with the
cnioren Tor their vacation in the country As she
into the train he said But. dear. you take
fiction read?"
oh mol. she responded sweeiiy. shah depend
upon your letters from home."-London Taller
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
CALL FOR 81 AND $5 BILLS

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-In order to
meet the demand for small bills for use
in the movement OF the crops a confer
ence of Treasury officials was held at
which it was decided 10 largely increase
the SUNNY OF 81 and IS bills. The issuance
Of the e certificates, whish have proved
unpopular. will be discontinued for the
present.
..The banks can materially assist the
Treasury the official statement says, by
erecting the exchange Of their large silver
certiaoates for small bills at an early
date. rather than by waiting until the
crop-moving season actually begins.
Banks are permitted under the law to
take out ss Is per cent. Of their circuia-
zion in s. bank notes, or about $500, 10000.
-rrey have availed themselves OF this privi-
lepe only TO the extent Of 70 per cent. OF
about si2s.OoOOoo. Therefore the national
hanks could. II they desired increase Their
supply Of s. bank notes by ss4,OOO,OOo."
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
carless Of Streets.

NIiddletown Transcript
II is charged against American people
that while they arc models Of neatness
and order in their own homes they are
careless about the appearance Of their
streets and other public places This
charge is too sweeping yet It has much
truth in H. Waste paper, uncut grass and
weeds lessen the attractiveness Of any
town. The real remedy is for citizens tc
take the same pride in the appearance OF
their city or village as they take in that
Of their own homes In fact the town
should be considered as the common home
Of its Inhabitants and all should have a
common interest in Il.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

And now Chester has an investigation which
people can be aroused when the occasion requires
as was shown during the trolley strike, but we
did not imagine that Chester had anything po-
ltically crooked about her. Chester has always
been free in commenting upon the condition Of
Delaware politics, but alas And how solemhly is
Chester considering the alleged misconduct OF a
policeman. Some one higher up may be involved.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
With the Photographers

Speaker Cannon Is against womans suffrage Why
ask Senator Adrich what he thinks about II
have the question settled for all me9-Cleveand Plain
Dealer
James r. Garfield and Clifford Pnchot about to
collaborate book about the Roosevelt adminstra-
didn't fancy that Colonel Roosevelt had left
much 70 be said about it-Chicago Record Herald
There Is organization TO aid in leaving of
his coat the suffragettes the trou-
pretty he'll have 10 stay in bed altogether
New York American.
Even the dealer who hands you a lemon wants more
it nowadays. Lo the poor consumer.-Boson Jour-
nal
The Sutton investigation will have a wholesome in
nuerce Annapolis and West Point We've had enough
Of murderous hazng and class euts"-Jacksonvlle
TIM s-Union.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

this valuable medi-
cine, Lydia 4. Pink
hams We getable e
Compound. / suf-
fered from terrible
headaches, pain in
my back and right
side, was tired and
nervous, and so
weakIcould hardly
s ia d. Lydia 4,
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound re.
stored me to health
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

The many and varied plots that the Democratic
writers have discovered behind THE JOUR
NAILS article with reference to Senator Richard
son, make us wonder what they have been taking
TO produce imaginings so strange. They had
better stick to potato diet. How they would
like to kick up a row among the Republicans,
but their efforts in that direction are a triAe
humorous, il nothing else.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
EradioatIna the via onion.

The office Of farm management
United states Department of Agri-
culture. has now ready for distribution
a circular giving a detailed discus
sion of the wild onion problem and out
lining a plan whereby the pest can
be exterminated. This circular will be
sent free to any person requesting it.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

York for more regulation. And New York is
not the only place in which properly constituted
public service commission could accomplish
much good
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added to the Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

Camden, Nd "1t is with pleasure
that / add my testimonial to your
already long list hoping that it may
induce others to avail themselves of
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

That young man in New York who fell from
bank clerk to night robber within six years was
certainly sliding down the toboggan at lively
rate.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

The United Publishers Assoola-
tlon Of Nav York City has lnvestl-
mated. and oertlfies to, the olrou-
Iation Of this publication. Z hess
Saois have been established, and
auaranieed TO advertisers.
No. ,,a Mczss771sTdSe :
paINulNr
Evening journal., 1909-07-26
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

The United Pub
fishers Association
through its Presi-
dent, Mr.. Arthur
1<oppell has exc
am ed THE
JOURNALS cir
culation and Mr..
Koppell offers to
wager 1900 OF his
own money, and
undertake to prove
that THE EVEN
ling JOURNAL
| has the largest
lpaid circulation Of
: any paper printed
In Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-07-26

New York once: GOA CAMBRIDGE building. Corner Fifh
Avenue and Thirty-third Street
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MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect Oct. d, 1909.

Trains leave Augusta as follows:
GOING WEST-3.1 A, NJ, except Mon
day, Portland and Boston; 6.3G "A. NJ.
Lewiston, Pennington, Rockland, Port
land Boston, Montreal and quebec; $40
A. NJ. Brunswick, Lewiston, Farming
ton, Rockland, Portland, Boston; 300 p
NJ, local. 355 p. M, (express), Bruins
wick, Rockland, Portland Boston; 718 p.
NJ. Portland: 1913 p. NJ, Lewiston. Bath
Portland, Boston. Sundays $40 A. NJ.
3;33 and 1913 T. NJ, Portland, Boston.
GOING FAST-12.59 A. M. Skowhegan.
Bangor. st. John, Halifax. Aroostook
Co. Sunday morning does not connect for
Skowheean or beyond Bangor; 800 A. M.
(express), Bangor, Calais and Bar Har-
Dor; SOB A. M. local to Moosehead Lake
via Oakland, Belfast, Foxcroft and Ban
gor; 9.0S A. NJ. local to Belfast and Ban
COR; 1908 2. NJ, Waterville, Foxcroft.
Bangor B. & A. r. r., Calais, st. John.
and Halifax; 2.S4 P. NJ, (express), Water
vile, Bangor, Bar Harbor; BIS p. NJ,
Waterville, Skowhegan, Belfast Foxcroft
Bangor and Mattawamkeag; 7.31 p. NJ.
Waterville and Skowhegan; 9.17 A. NJ.
Sundays only Skowhegan and Bangor.
Accommodation trains leave Augusta
for Hallowell, Gardiner and South Gardi-
ner at 740 A. NJ. 1.25, $40. SIS z. NJ.
r. z. BOOTHBY.
General Passenger Agent.
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice-President e General Manager.
Portland. Maine.
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FIVE GOOD WEIGHT WORK
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II sold at once. Wallace M. Prescott,
corner State and Bridge streets, Augusta:
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