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Evening journal., 1909-09-22

kills and Murderillls and HoornelSills that
appear in our every day speech. like the
XII Won Kulls and the Boweries OF New
York, carry us back to the Dutch Repub-
Tic and TO the language OF its people
Though it is true that the settlements
on the Delaware soon passed under the
jurisdiction and control OF England, and
the government OF the Duke Of York super
seded that of Stuyvesant, the Dutch ele-
ment in our population amalgamated with
tho English and contributed no unimport-
ant influence to the development Of the So
cial and political community that here
came into being. II was after all the COM
bination OF peoples Of the same Teutonic
stock who had led and are still leading
the civilization Of the world.
These shores were the southern border
Of the New Netherlands. which extended
from the North River to the South River;
that is. from the Hudson to the Della
ware. and the race predominance OF the
Netherlands was not so pronounced as
on the Hudson. There. 10 this day, the
nomenclature OF it's geography. OF its
hills and its waterways. is largely the
Dutch OF the Netherlands, and its So
cial hierarchy is founded on a Dutch
ancestry. But even on these southern
outpOsts Of the region whose seat OF
government was New Amsterdam. has
been left the indelible impress of the
early Dutch settlements, and there are
many OF our best citizens WHO point with
pride TO the Dutch strain in their lin
cage.
''1t is well to dwell, however, in view
OF the after predominance Of English coll
onization, upon the close relationship
between the early Puritans OF England
and their neighbors OF the Netherlands
The indomitable resistance in the latter
country to the bloody and cruel tyran-
nies OF the Spanish King, in the latter
half Of the sixteenth century. drove many
of those brave Netherlanders and their
families across the narrow channel which
divided their country from England.
where they found hospitality and refuge.
They brought with them to their new
home. their native industry and skill,
adding thereby to its wealth and pros
perity. But they also brought what was
more important, their love Of freedom
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
UNVEILED LEWES
MONUMENT
contlnued From FIrst Page.

Continued From First Page.
of spart of Caesar Rodney's ride, so
long was il. For about two miles the
procession marched. out beyond Pilot
town, the the AHudson- DeNries monu-
ment is located nearly two miles from
the town proper.
1t was about O'Clock when the cere-
monies incident 20 the unveiling we're be-
gun, a crowd of several thousand per-
sons being assembled. Governor Pennewill,
as chairman Of the celebration commits
sion. presided. Bishop Frederick L Kins-
man, OF the Protestant Episcopal3 diocese
of Delaware. made the Invocation, and
Dr. George W. Marshall. of Milford, a
student and authority Of Delaware history.
presented 10 Governor Pennewin on behalf
OF the State. the deed 10 the. monument
site. the land being donated by Captain
and Airs. Harry V. Lyons, OF LeAves.
Baron Loudon made an addDess touch
ing on the historical phases ofsthe occa-
sion and the part played by the Dutch
settlers and explorers, and Judge Gray
formally presented the monument TO the
State and It was unveiled with ceremony.
Governor Pennewill, in a pleas ng speech
accepted tho monument and thcssite on be-
half OF the commonwealth.
The benediction was pronounc cd by the
REV. Julius Herold OF the Pnesbyterlar
Church.
The monument up to the iimeiof the un-
yelling was covered with the stars and
Stripes and tho nag Of Holland. and at a
signal a string was pulled and tine granite
shaft was unveiled by Charles H. Maui
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DR.. MARSHALL REFERS TO
SITE AS SACRED SPOT

Dr. Marshall in presenting the site
Of the monument to the state, said:
During the session Of the General
Assembly Of 1905, Captain Harry V.
Lyons who represented this Legisla-
tive District was I'm conference with
a few chosen friends. discussing poli-
cies that would inure directly and in
directly TO the beneht Of the State and
of the people.
Among things moro materialistlc
one of the party present suggested that
something should be done TO preserve
tO the memory OF future days, Della
wares proud history and the record
Of her sons achievements: that the
peninsula Of Delaware and Maryland
was one of the most interesting spots
historically IN all America; that its
history had not been fully recorded
and that the people themselves. inter
ested ia the busy affairs Of the pres
cnt day strenuous and complex civil
ization. were ignorant Of much Of their
local history; that IL was now high
time and befttiHg. that an effort should
be made TO suitably mark and COM
memorato al least. few Of Delaware's
historic events and persons.
Among the number Of sacred spots
mentioned was this place; and Cap
tain Lyons said. prepare a bill and we
will use every effort TO see that it
is enacted into law As he was the
Chairman OF the Committee of Ap-
preparations in the House OF Repre-
sentatives the rest was easy. A very
modest sum was appropriated and the
act was approved by the governor
Before the monument was erected
here or even started, the owner gem
crously donated the land needed. and
the deed has been duly signed, sealed
and recorded at Georgetown. the coun-
ty seat. in the book Of Deed Records
"On behalf OF Captain Harry v.
Lyons and his wife, / now in their
name and at their special request, de-
liver to you Governor Pennewill. for
the use OF the State of Delaware, to
be deposited I'm the archives OF the
Office Of the Secretary OF State, that
deed"
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
BARON LOUD0N AND
PARTY LEAVE FOR LEWES

The disappointment Of the people OF
this city. who had gathered along Mar
ket street and around French street de-
pot yesterday. 20 greet Baron Loudon.
the Dutch minister TO this country on HIS
arrival 10 this city and who failed TO ar
rive at tho time advertised. was not more
keen than that OF the baron when he
heard OF the preparations that had been
made to rccove him.
A reporter for THE EVENING JOUR-
NAL met Baron Loudon at tha home or
General James II. Wilson. at No. 1905
Rodney street last evening.
Baron Loudon is most enter
tanning parsonage. lie quickly made
friends with all whom he came in con-
tact with and by those who attended
the dinner last evening he was voted a
splendid fellow.
Baron Loudon IS tall and has the ap-
pearance Of not being moro than @
years OF age He is smooth shaven and
has a clear complexion.
when told OF the preparation made 10
receive him the visitor plainly showed
his disappointment. In excellent Eng
iish he said that had he known such
preparations had been made he would
have made other arrangements and
would have arrived here on time. lie
said he would not have been guilty OF
rudeness under any circumstances. lie
did not know OF Wilmington I'm connec-
tion with tho celebration, thinking that
when he left New York. he would go
straight 90 Lewes.
The Baron said he had been AZ Bar
Harbor on Monday and arrived IN New
/ York on Saturday morning. Tie then
heard by telegram for the first time
that he was excepted in Wilmington.
Having an important business engage
ment IN New York Il was impossible for
him 10 come during the morning and he
came here as quickly a. possible arriving
at G1O o'clock last evening.
Il Is plainly evident from tho expiana-
| tion made by Baron Loudon that there
was slip up on the plans somewhere
However. 81 was forgotten this morn
ling when the distinguished visitor and
his socort TO Lewcs, gathered at thu
French street depot The members o
the party boarded the Pullman ca
"Conestoga" which was attached 10 IN
regular Delaware road train leaving hi
city at $50 o'clock.
Baron Loudon arrived at the station
company with General Wilson and NJ
Thompson, his host Of last evening. m
trim from General Wilson's home vi
made IN an automobile. Federal judi
George Gray, one OF tho party, also can
IN an automobile arriving short tin
before the baronl The departure 70
Iewcs was made on time.
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there were lunch stands all over the
city 20 satisfy the hunger of the visl-
tors. one baker made 1900 loaves OF
bread TO be served today in sand
wiches and TO supply the increased
demand.
Tonight a Dutch ball" will be given
in the Auditorium as social phase
Of the celebration. Robinson's orches-
ira will furnish music. The ball was
planned by some Of the young women
Of Lowcs.
Commander Wires Greeting.
Captain Reynolds. commander OF the
Montana. this morning wired compli-
ments from the fog bound harbor Ia
Mayor Thompson and offered TO CO.
operate in whatever way feasible
Mayor Thompson sent Captain Thomas
Nirden out TO present his greeting
and to invite the officers and detail
10 participate in the ceremonies.
Three Of the hardest workers for tn,
celebration were former Governor Eb,
w. Tunnel, Captain Lyons, and Rev
c. n. b. Turner.
To arrange for the celebration the las
Legislature appointed the following com
mission;
Governor S. S. Pennewill. Ex-Governor
Ebe W. Tunnel, Of Lewos; Congressman
William II. Heald. Of Wilmington; ex
Congressman Hiram r. Burton. OF Lewes
Insurance Commissioner Charles IT. Maui
OF Lewes: ex-senator Richard r. Kenney
Of Dover; the Rev. c. II. y. Turner, OF
I.ewes Caleb S. Pennewill, OF Dover
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
In SPEECH LAUDING
DUTCH, JUDGE GRAY
PRESENTS MONUMENT

Judge Gray in presenting the monu-
ment 10 the State. spoke as follows:
'The predominance Of the English race
and Of is language and laws in the first
settlements OF the North American Con-
tinent, has served TO obscure in the minds
OF our people the importance of the rela-
ton sustained by the United Netherlands
and the Dutch people TO the beginnings Of
our history We can agree with Bancroft,
that it was one Of the happy accidents OF
that history, that the North American
Continent was not discovered and settled
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
PAPER ON
HENRY HUDSON

Before the Mems Club Of Trinity
Parish on Monday night Josiah Mar
vel read a paper on Henry Hudson. He
said IN part.
The approaching celebration about
to be made both in New York and IN
Delaware in honor OF Henry Hudson,
has created a very general interest IN
the subject OF his life and his discov-
cries. The story Of his life must be
told in his discoveries. as we know
very little of him outside OF his four
voyages TO the American Continent
When or where he was born we do not
know. That he WAS an Englshman Is
most readily presumed for the reason
that upon his return from his third
voyage in the now celebrated Dutch
vessel the Half Moon" he touched at
an English port on his way 10 Holland
and was impressed into English SER
vice upon the ground that he was an
Englishman owed allegiance to tho
English king. That he was not a
iDutchman we are we'll assured from
the fact that he was unable 10 read
an Icelandic treaty on navigation which
had been translated into the Dutch
language. but found Il necessary to
have the same translated into Eng
lish IN order to make It OF any use
TO him.
we first know Of him on the FIRST
day Of May 1907 when he sailed from
England to discover a short passage 20
| <ha Orient. The discovery Of this
passage had been the dream or mari
ners and explorers since the time OF
Marco Polo. II was this dream that
drove Columbus to the shores OF
America. The same dream impelled
vespucci Cabot Magellan Drake, Fro
bisher and Bahin to their daring ad-
ventures.
While he failed in his purpose, yet
he proceeded farther North, and APP
preached nearer the North Pole. than
had ever been reached by any known
navigator. He returned TO England
and found himself famous. He had
been "farthest north" He was the
DR.. Cook Of 1908, and there was no
Peary to bellttle his prowess.
on the fourth day OF April, 1903, he
unfurled his sails on the 'Zuyder Zee
and began the voyage Of discovery that
made his famous, not simply during
his lifetime. but for all time. For this
tremendous journey around the world
through northern polar seas, he was
equipped with a little Dutch vessel
which had been named the Crescent
or Half Moon"
He entered the mouth Of Delaware
Bay on the 2Sth day Of August 1909.
This Is the point in his explorations
that gives Delaware a special interest
In him. and causes us to join in a
celebration made IN his honor.
Taking soundings and observations
he realized that he was at the mouth
OF a great river, and concluded that
the passage to the great sea was far
ther North. On the first of September
from the description I'm his log book;
he had evidently reached what is now
Sandy Hook. and on the third he ap-
preached three great river" and was
probably at Coney Island. As Britain
reports his log. we find that on the
fifth they went ashore. and saw great
scores of men, women and children
who gave them tobacco"
He continued his sounding and eN-
Evening journal., 1909-09-22

our capacity TO maintain them. have not
been tho results OF chance or tho mers
offspring Of opportunity. They are the
birthright which we have inherited from
the stock and race from which we sprans.
Time has wrought many changes in tho
material conditions that surround ur.
Peoples OF other ellmes and other races
have mingled their blood with ours ana
have contributed much Of benefit IN ex-
change for what they have received. Let
uS be thankful that that spirit Of indi-
vidual liberty and capacity for self-gov-
ernment. which characterized 50 emf
nently tho founders Of our state have
shaped all our institutions and stin
serves 70 leaven the mass Of our COM
posite population. Let us always turn
with reverence 10 the progenitors. .of our
free government. and seek inspiration
from contemplation Of their character
and virtues.
'Irrom the nromptlngs OF such a splri
has come the erection OF this monumen
TO the memory Of one whose name i
( Identified with those brave, liberty-lovin
I Hollanders who first attempted 20 col
onizo the shores Of this mighty river
Their tragic fate. even after the laps
OF more than two and a half centuries
moves us with pitiful emotion. and ap
peals 20 our admiration OF the force
ful and adventurous character OF the
race and people that sent them forth
1T IS a great pleasure. as well as a
great honor. 10 have with ms today the
official representative OF this gallant peo-
pie. His Excellency. Baron Loudon. Min
lister Of Holland ~ the United states.
You come. sir. from a country that
bought Il liberties by n struggle which
drenched its soil with the best blood of
ts sons Your country. SIR. has earn
cd, as no other country has earned, the
signal honor of having its capital made
the Peace Capital Of the World. and We
an pray that the Permanent Court Of In
ternahonai Arbitration so happily es-
tablished at The Hague. may achieve
victories for peace no less renowned than
those Of the battles FOR freedom, so
bravely won by your country.
Governor Pennewill. the pleasing Of
fee has been bestowed upon me. by
those who have erected II. OF present
ing this monumnt 70 tho State OF Della
ware. and through you I now hand over
10 tho keeping Of our beloved state, Of
which YOU are the honored head. this
memorial stone. which we fondly hope
will serve 10 keep I'm the perpetual mem-
ory Of the good people Of this state, the
beginnings Of our history and the sources
from which we have sprung"
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
GOVERNOR PENNEWILL
ACCEPTS MONUMENT IN
BEHALF OF STATE

Governor Pennewill made a pleasing
address in accepting the monument
and the site in behalf Of the state. He
said:
Next to the discovery OF a country.
and indeed hardly less important, is
its settlement. without the discoverer
the country would have remained un-
known; without the settler IL had al
most as well remained so.
ITO the historian and the antiquar-
ian we leave the question as TO who
first landed on our soil. whether the
honor belongs to Verrazano, the Flor
entine: Hudson. the interpid naviga-
tor, or Lord Delaware. from whom
the State takes its name. does not
concern us here. Il is not the discov-
erer. but the settler whose deed we
commemorate in this monument.
1T is David Peterson De Vries, a
sturdy old Hollander. the man who
brought the first torch OF civilization
to our soil. who opened the door OF
the new world to mans entrance, and
dedicated tho vast domain to his use
TO whose memory this stone is raised
"The dauntt spirit who forsakes
the safety and comfort OF organized so
ciety. puts three thousand miles OF
stormy sea between himself and civil
ization, to plant a settlement in the
unbroken wilderness OF a new conti-
nent. 10 develop and prepare it for
the coming of q greater day, places
humanity under an eternal obligation
to him.
"We Of to-day Gail 10. properly ap-
preciate what the planting Of set
tlement meant in that earlier day. To
the settler Of the nth century the
wilds Of America meant very little
more than did the jungles OF Africa
to Livingstone at a later day-a vast
wilderness where hardships and dan
gers abounded. and death lurked in
every footstep. But this gallant old
settler saw more than that. His pro-
phetic eyes saw the desert bloom, saw
the hand OF civilization touch the
scene and awaken it, saw commerce
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and trade spring up, saw a proud col
ony and a prosperous people, and he
came TO endure the deprivation that
ho might clear the way for IL.
And how choice Is the flower that
has sprung from the seed he planted
here. Lewes. venerable in it's years.
interesting In its annals. strong in its
people. attractive in its appearance,
has ever figured prominently. and stood
in the forefront OF the affairs OF the
State
1T was here that Justice first made
her scat and erected her temple, In
the lower county. II was here a Brit
ish squadron. being defied, lombard
ed for two whole days. but failed 10
conquer. II was here that John nj,
Clayton laid the foundation Of his
education.
Among her citizens. several have
graced the executive chair OF the
State, and many have adorned the
legislative halls The FIRST settler
plaQted here good seed.
"Ali honor 10 De Nrios All nonor
to the fearless old settler tiof rocked
with strong ana determined aand the
cradle OF civilization on orr shores
What could be more hitting than to
enshrine his memory IN enduring
stone, here on the spot he colonizedg
1T gives me pleasure, In behalf Of
the State OF Delaware. to accept this
monument az a tribute 20 the memory
of that broad-minded. open-handed,
courageous old navigator and colonizer.
David Peterson De Vries."
Governor Entertained.
Governor Ponncwill arrived here at
noon yesterday Most OF the members
OF his STAFF came down last night and
other arrivals last night included u.
y. shurter OF Wilmington and Horace
@. Knowles. former minister 10 Rou-
mania, Insurance Commissioners
Charles II. Mauli, Captain Harry v.
Lyons and DR. William y. orr. Or.
Hiram r. Burton and members OF
the celebration committee last night
rendered a supper TO Governor Penne-
will and his stan az the home OF Cap
tain Lyons. Those present included
Governor Ponnewill. General I. Pusey
Wickersham Colonel II. q. Cayanaugh,
II. s. A. retired. Colonel A. r. Benson,
Colonel J. Ernest Smith. Colonel J. O.
Townsend. Colonel W. r. Mossicla
Colonel Edmund Mitchell. Colonel A.
B. Conner, Colonel Thomas Curry,
Major Alfred r. Hart, Major G. A.
J Short. former Congressman Hiram r.
Burton, Colonel W. ID. Denney, Horace
lG Knowles and r. r. Kennoy.
Nearly every home in Lcwes enter.
tained visitors over last night and to-
day. Hospitality was supreme. and
the residents welcomed many friends
for the celebration. As the only hote
was filled last night, many visitors
were taken into private houses. Toda,
Evening journal., 1909-09-22

piorations until the eleventh on which
date he reached and entered the great
river which now bears his name. BY
slow stages ne sailed up the river,
sounding it's depths. visiting the
shores and tradicking with the Indians.
BY September 22d he had gone as
far as the depth OF the river would
allow. and a further investigation in
his small boat proved that he had not
yet found the great sea that would lead
him to the Eastern World. on the
2oth he started on his return down
the beautiful river. bounded by the
beautiful banks which he afterwards
so enthusiastically described. not
knowing the material he was furnish
ing TO Washington Irving, whose de-
lightful fancy was In future time to
weave Il into romance and humor.
BY the 4th OF November he had
again reached the mouth OF the river
and sailing Eastward left behind him
the land which he had learned from the
natives 20 call Mama -hata-" In
little more than a month, he had reach
ed England. where he received orders
from the English sovereign to report
for duty in the English service. and his
report OF his discoveries and his ia
nous ''Half Moon" reached Holland by
other hands.
His fame, however cannot be made
TO rest upon the fact that he was the
discoyerer OF the lands and waters
from Delaware 10 Maine, because this
same territory had doubtless been pre-
viously explored by Cabot. Yerazzanl
and Gomez. However much he may
be exalted by his admirers as the dis
coverer Of Delaware bay and Hudson
river. we cannot dismiss the claims
OF other explorers as readily as Wash
ington Irving dlsmisses the claim OF
Nerazzani.
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rington. and Daniel Burton, OF Milsboro.
The following committees were later an
pointed by the commission:
Finance George A. Elliott, Charles II.
Maui, Ex-Governor Lea, Dr. Paynler and
Hezokiah Harrington
Military Disp.a"-George A. Elliott, ex.
Senator r. r. Kenney and Harry v
LYONS
Naval Display Congressman William n
Head. ex-Congressman Hiram r. Burton
and ex-senator Richard r. Kenney.
Speakers. transportation and program
Ex-Governor Lea, Or. George W. Mar
shall. Senator Rowland, Caleb S. Penne
viii and the Rev c. II. y. Turner.
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
Satisfied.

or course my opinions
Are right 10 a dot.
i would not abide them
A day were they not.
I'd shift In a jlffy
Or less. 4 should say,
And get me some others
10 have on display.
The reason 1 hold them
ls not that i may
BE counted contrary
And slightly astray.
/ cling 20 them cloaely,N
Because don't you sec
That they are the only
Opinions for meg
or course there are others
Whose feelings are strong
For different opinions,
But they muyt be wrong.
Their Views must be trar
At fault. 1 opine.
Since they are so often
Cut crossways 10 mine.
How could IL BE- dinerentf
I've figured a sight
And settled the questions
So / must be right.
Yet pig headed people
Look at them and scon
And sometimes say boldly
That I am way or.
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
No Thrills.

''How is the new chauneur?"
''Not any good"
Cant he keep the machine goingi"
"Oh. yes" -'
"And in repairg
'He is all right there"
''Then what's the troublew
'Hc couldn't hit post or a telegraph
pole, let alone a person"
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
Lnrv Eindn Man Sane.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
sEAFoRD. Sept ga lunacy
commission OF twelve men appointed
by the Court OF Chancery to astertain
whether or not George w. Kinikin
OF this town was capable OF looking
after an estate valued at about $500.
decided that he was not demented and
was capable Of looking after his in-
terests.
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peseendino seaIe.

"Got a great mining scheme here n
will only cost you $4,000 to get in on
the ground door. and it will be- worth
millions"
mot for me-"
'srake $1,000 OF It, then"
"Can't AFFORD It,"
"Let me put you down for sloo."
'N0"
''Lend me a nickel"
Evening journal., 1909-09-22

Senator James Rowland, OF I.ewes; Col
onel George A. Elliott, Of Wilmington;
Former Governor Preston Lea OF Will
mlngton: Dr Roland G. Paynter Of George
town; Dr. George W Marshall. of NIL
ford; Hon. Hezeliah Harrington. OF Har-
Evening journal., 1909-09-22

The reason why some girls don't
marry is because they hate to disap-
point some men and please soma girls,
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
Good Guess.

Good Guess.
"she is the most charmingly clever
woman that I ever met
II see"
sWhatf"
@she has routed some of your enc
mics"
Evening journal., 1909-09-22
RaokIeas.

Reckless.
The cricket hasn't any voice.
But still Is hlithe and gay.
He has a little buzzsaw
To cheer him on his way.
He monkeys with II right along.
And that's what passes Tor q song
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Two Pests Gone.

I had a ine alarm clock.
threw Il 1t q cat.
Both we're destroyed. say. have you hsari
or such good luck as that7