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New-York tribune., 1909-03-07
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SUNDAY. MARCH Z, 1909.

A not unfriendy critic of light verse has re-
rently described it as "the millinery of litera-
turc," pointing out that its most characteristic
qualities are those of a Iady's hat, "it is charm
ing gay, graceful, and it does not last" It is
good to read when it is well written, and We
wonder why so little Of it is produced to-day.
One may find rhymes a-penty In the maya
zines, meant to be charming, gay and graceful,
but, as matter of fact, they do not illustrate
those qualities nor they in the least witty.
Moreover, your minor poet not simply takes
himself seriousy-he was always apt to do that
but goes in for the graveSt themes. His verse
IS solemn and intense In the minds eye we
can see the cOrruga ton of his brow il he were
asked to contribute to ''the millinery Of Htera-
ture-" Well, he might do worse. Perhaps he
remains Indifferent to light verse because he
lacks leader, some brilliant contemporary
whose example simply clamOrs to be emulated
Those were delightful days in which the lighter
forms Of French verse were getting themselves
Rcclimated in England and divers poets there
were passing the inspiration on to America.
First Swinburne and then Andrew Lang and
Austin DObSOn, themselves experimenting, set
countless others to work with viOl and flute
and the file Every young poet was keen
questions of form 1t was prodigiOus fun to
write ballades villanelles, triolets and other
'cOnfectiOns," and it was a point Of honor to
polish these trif1eS with passionate care No
doubt the movement promoted lot of nonsense.
Incidentally it resulted In a good deal Of very
Creditabe verse
New-York tribune., 1909-03-07

member of the Bibliophile Society Of Bos-
ton. Mr., H. II. Harper. asked in the course of
recent address interesting question why"
he demanded. do book clubs insist on bringing
forth books that are the least readable?' Some
book clubs do, we know. bring out beautiful
books that are readable in the highest degree.
But how often have they the opportunity to do
this in the field of contemporary literature?
FeT authors are prepared to work chiefly for
glory, and book clubs are not after all, pub
fishing organizations in the usual sense of the
EN- BY the very nature Of their being their
appeal is restricted to a small circle He is a
lucky writer. however, who has the opportunity
10 perform a labor of love for such a circle
His financial returns may not be Of the largest
but be is at any rate sure of appreciation Con-
sdcr for example, the invaluable bibliographies
and catalogues which various book clubs issue
The men who make them are tolerably sure of
al immortality. OF a sort. The club may not
often have the chance to produce a work of
such peculiar Importance as the Life of Grolier
which we reviewed some months ago. when it
was printed for the Grolier Club in this city
but it can do much else that is undeniably use
ful.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-07
AFTER DARK VAPOURS.
BY JOHN KEATS

After darl, vapours have oppressed our plains
For a long dreary season. comes a day
Rorn OF the gentle South. and clears away
From the sick heavens all unSeeinly stains
rrbn anxious month relieved of its pains,
Takes as a long-lost right the feel or May
The evelids with the passing GOODNESS play
Like rose leaves with the drip of summer rams.
The. ralmest thoughts come round us-as Oh
leaves
Budding.-fruit ripening in stiffness. autumn
Smiling at eve upon the quiet sheaves,-
Sweet SapphO's Cheek,-a smiling infant 5
BREATH
The gradual sand that through hour glass
runs
A woodland rivulet a Poets death
New-York tribune., 1909-03-07
- UOF NNE tIall NNTIIINIy A4NCA
Down as upon a bed

After moment he gave. himself. the signal
20 the masked executiOner and with one blow
the head of Charles Stuart severed from
his body-and so died in England the doctrine
Of the Divine Right of Kings They say that
the stroke fell a gTOan like the sound of
mighty wind in a forest rose from the multitude
gathered round whitehall The piteous remains
of the sovereign did not interest the Parliamen-
tary authorities they were handed over TO four
gentlemen of his household and were buried at
Windsor In a binding snowstorrn- There Is
probably truth in the theatrical story which
represents Cromwell meditatively gazing
upon the coffined body of the King A little less
than a hundred years ago the royal vault in St
Georges Chapel was opened by order Of the
Prince Regent. and Sir Henry Halford exam
ined the contents of that coffin Charles's head
had been wrapped in cerecloth. and was mar
vellously well preserved, only the nose having
perished. a drawing made by Halford shows
the striking resemblance which, after more than
a century and half of entombment, those
woful features still bore to the face seen in Van
Dyck's splendid portraits Of Charles.
There have been many sentimental coniect-
ures to the meaning Of the mysterious word
Remember the last which the King uttered
the sCaffold he took from his neck the
George, with its blue ribbon. and handed 1t to
Bishop Juxon. The Parliamentary leaders We're
much exercised concerning II, and questioned
New-York tribune., 1909-03-07

Payne-iIdIIWey, Bt. IIIustIdIeu' A41lO FI' 100
L0ngrnduS, Green & CO.
He nothing common did or mean upon tildl
memorable scene' It was poet of the COM
nonweaIth who testified thus to the bearing Oh
Charles the First upon the scaffold- he SET
down only the truth-Charles died with royal
dignity, glad, perhaps. to end a situation OF IN
toIerabIe heIplessness and humiliation Ihat ne
had suffered keenly in the preceding months Is
Enthusiastically shown in the un1aInlilar port o-'
here reproduced, which represents MN aS no
sat In Westminster Hall during ms uiaL nc
80 e--o,vn thin and hollow eyed. the beard he
New-York tribune., 1909-03-07
4 KTNGLY DEATH.
Charles the First and the ScafOLd
George.

A HISTORY OF THE GEORGE WORN ON THE
SCAFFOID BY CHARLES l. By Sir RaIph
Pavne-CiaIIwey BIT Illustrated. 12mo, pp' lOS'
L0nguaus, Green & CO.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-07

ed the scanoId. but they were not near enough
TO hear the speech which he made He took of
his George and gave it to Juxon. saying only
Remember" Then as MARVEL wrote. he
New-York tribune., 1909-03-07

DIR. s. Weir Mitchell IS certainly one OF the
executions which DIR. Osler should make n Ms
rule of the age Of mans declension- At elgnty-
he has just passed his birthday anHlVeTsS-lZ =
mr. Mitchell is one of the busiest of men He
gives his winters to his professional worh anu
writes his books during his summer VACATIONS
Mr. Ernest Thompson SetOn's "Biography OF
Silver Fox is coming from the press OF lHs
century Coupany 1t is more than anything
else the story of the married life OF the 19N ana
his 1nate-a life quite ideal in its fAlthIuL os-
VotiOn-
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
SO THEY GOT
MARRIED, TOO

BURLINGTON. n. j.. Feb. ga
double wedding under romantic cir
cumstances was performed i'm this city
Wednesday night when Charles Henry
Edge. of Charleston. this county, and
Miss Hannah Feisler. of Beverly road
who came to this city as best man and
bridesmaid for two friends, returned
home with their own wedding certiii-
cate. The first ceremony was per-
formed at tho Union NJ. +. parsonage,
when Miss Jennie Lynn Rawghley. of
Wyoming. Del, and Lewis J.. Seward,
Of Charleston, were married by Rev.
John w. Lynch.
Returning together in a cab TO the
railroad station. the bridesmaid and
best man suddenly decided that their
chums should not embark alone on the
matrimonial sea. They asked the
astonished but delighted newly weddej
AEr. and Mrs Seward to accompany
them to the parsonage Of the First
Baptist Church. and there the second
knot was tied by the Rev. Dr. T. NJ.
Eastwood
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
A HOMEMADE
KIDNEY CURE
Directions TO Make Fine Mix.
ture Which Relieves Kid
ney Troubles

To make up enough Of the "Dande-
lion treatment" which Is claimed TO
be relieving nearly every sufferer who
uses It for backache, kidney complaint,
sore weak bladder and rheumatism;
get from any good prescription phar-
macy one-half ounce Fluid Extract
Dandelion, one ounce Compound Kar-
eon and three ounces Compound
Syrup OF Sarsaparilla. Shake well in a
bottle and take in teaspoonful doses
after each meal and again at bed
time.
Those who have tried it claim that
it acts gently but thoroughly on the
kidneys, relieving backache and blad-
der trouble and urinary difficulties
before you realize IT, Many cases OF
rheumatism are known to have been
relieved within a fow days. the pain
and swelling and diminishing with each
dose.
This simple recipe is said tc
strengthen and cleanse the elimina-
tive tissues of the Kidneys 80 that
they can filter and strain from the
blood and system the poisons acids
and waste matter. which. cause not
only rheumatism, but numerous other
diseases. Every man or woman here
who feels that their kidneys are not
healthy and active, or who suffers
from any urinary trouble whatever
should not hesitate to- make up TINT
mixture, as it is certain TO do muc1
good and may save you from mucl
misery and suffering after while.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
STREET DIRECTORS
And PAVING BILL
Officials Say Direct Assess
ment Act Will Cause City
TO Grow Y

The Street and Sewer Directors at
either a regular or a special meeting
may hear opinions of property owners
as TO some relief from the chaotic con-
dition of the city's streets. All tho
directors favor the direct assessment
paving bill now before the Legislature,
but so much opposition has appeared
against the measure that the direc-
tors desire to learn whac the property
owners can offer as a substitute. With
out funds to effect many much needed
Improvements, the directors believe
that the growth Of Wilmington has
been held back immeasurably Almost
at every meeting some property owner
or prospective builder applying for the
paving or grading OF a street has to
be turned down" for the usual cause,
lack Of funds" The directors ex-
plain the disadvantage TO properly
owners under the present method of
paving the streets as follows: The
property owners pay a large general
tax. Out of the proceeds City Coun-
ell gives the Street and Sewer Direc-
tors such a small appropriation that
the property owner receives no return
in the form of improved streets and is
thus the biggest loser in the end
BY opposing the paving bill. the
directors declare. the property owners
are working against their own inter-
ests. The directors say that If direct
assessment for street improvements
prevails the general taxes will be low
cred and the tax proceeds that now gc
to the general expenses Of the city
would be used by the property owner
/ for improvements before his own prop
ertv. This would obviate, they point
out. the injustice prevailing under th'
present system OF making a prpoert,
owner in one part of the city contribute
to the expenses for street paving in an
other part.
That the necessity Of a change in TIL
manner of conducting the street ani
Sewer Department is recognized by TN
interest Of the Board of Trade and th
| organization of the Seventh ward prop
erty owners. The latter organization
while not avowedly in opposition seem
to disfavor the proposed direct assess
ment law. The Street Directors, how
ever. believe that the members Of tn
organization do not understand the bill
Tho organization will request tina
pamphlets explaining the bill be dis
tributed to property owners.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
owls to Have Nest Here.

A branch OF the Order of Owls to
be known as Wilmington Nest will be
formed in German Hall this evening.
The order of Owls was formed in South
Bend, Indiana. November 1904, and has
at present more than 1000 nests with
a membership reaching 10000 Until
the present the order has confined its
operations to the west. but il has in
vaded the east and is growing rapidly
There are branches Of the order in
all the states in three provinces OF
Canada. in Mexico. Alaska, the Sand
wich Islands. the Philippines. South
Africa. New Zealand, China. Cuba, and
india
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Manu nonations Eor Homo.

Many donations were received for the
Home for Aged Women, Gilpin avenue
and Harrison street. yesterday, which
was donation day" The list of do
nations will be published within few
DAYS.
Those Of the managers who well
coined the people OF the city were; Mrs.
II. p Rumford. Mrs. G. c. Lobdell,
Miss a. e. Stroud Miss Annie Porter,
Mrs. c. F. Wollaston, Mrs. Annie w.
Sellers. Mrs. John Craig. Mrs. Henry
ID. Downing. Mrs. Henry Bringhurst,
Mrs. J. B. Martin, Mrs. May s. Malone,
Mrs. H. w. Howell, Miss Mary R.
Chambers. Mrs. V. G. Hazard. Mrs.
William X. Reynolds. Mrs. W. T.
Hawkins, Miss Mary Wilson. Mrs
Charles Beadenkopf. Miss Clara r
Murgatroyd. Mrs. J. MerriclS Horn
Mrs. +. 3. Mode. Mrs. Elwood P. Pyle
Miss Albina Philips. committee.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
FINE SHAKESPEAREAN
RECITAL WELL ATTENDED

The first Of the series Of the Shake
spearian recitals opened ouspiciousiy az
the New-Century Club last evening.
and the cordiality OF the reception
given she artist. must have been az
gratifying TO Mrs. Williams as IL was
well deserved The first three acts OF
"A winters Tale" are tragic. and
highly dramatic. and proved an excel
lent medium in which TO reveal Mrs
williamss rare charms Of speech. and
masterful presentation OF Shake
speare's matchlcss blank verse.
Interest increased in the serious por-
tions OF the drama, until the climax
was reached in the trial scene OF the
third act. where the audience was held
in almost brcathiess attention. With
apparent ease Mrs. Williams gave act
after act Of this difficult drama, per
sonatlng the many characters, exhibit
ing their mental moods and dominat-
Ing passions with surprising cxactness,
and with fidelity which was main
tanned throughout the entire play. In
the last two acts Mrs. Williams's
versatility was shown TO advantage in
depicting several characters IN lighter
| vein. The love scenes between Prince
Florizel and the Princess Perditas gave
evidence that she was indeed The
prettiest low-born lass that ere ran "n
the Freensward." Altogether II wal
a performance full Of grace and NOV
ing power. holding the fixed attention
of old and young alike, until the last
scene of the last act, in which tnf
statue at tho noble Queen Hermion'
was brought to life. The large audi
ence present and the success Of ms
recital. nugurs well for the second and
last performance, which will be Of th'
historical drama king Henry IN
Fourth given by Mr.. Williams, oi
Monday evening next.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
NEWS NOTES OF
new CASTLE

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. Feb. 2e-Four carri-
ages were used yesterday afternoon to
convey the floral offerings from the
house to the cemetery at the funeral
of Harvey Wilhelm. Following the
services by tho Rev. Samuel B. Wylie,
pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church. the cortege moved from the
house. Following the hearse was a
long line OF cabs and carriages and a
special trolley car. The members nf
the Red Men and New Century Club
accompanied the body to the grave.
The pail bearers were Prophet John
Quinby. Past Sachems Fred Peach and
Jesse Mckay, First Sannap Ogle Clan
den. Guard of Forest Albert Clayton.
and Christopher Grier, of Seminole
Tribe, Improved o. r. NJ. Great
Messinania John Lynn, Willard Rash
and Walter King, OF Wilmington
tribes. attended the funeral. The floral
tributes included a tomahawk from the
tribe, vacant chair, wreaths, punches
of flowers. pillows. These came from
the RaSway Mail Clerks Association,
organizations and church societies, to
which he belonged, and from relatives
and friends. Interment was made in
/ the Presbyterian Cemetery.
/ Hugh Sheridan. Sr., is critically i'll.
Daniel Sullivan's condition shows nc
change.
/ Local militiamen are preparing fol
/ their trip to Washington to particl-
pate i'm the inaugural parade.
John j. Reynolds has been appointed
watchman at the Deemer Steel Castine
Company's plant
Mrs. Naylor's Sunday school clas.
win hold an entertainment this even
ing. A pleasing programme will be
presented.
The recent heavy winds blew dowr
several panels of the fence in front oi
ST. Peters Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26

naming Governor Pennewill. Senators
Conner and Shelldrake and Representa-
tives Donoho and Ainscow a commits
sion to look after the details.
BY Mr.. Bradford, for the protection
OF nsh in other than tidal water
streams.
BY Mr.. Lendenham. authorizing
Bridgevne TO borrow s25.0o0 TO install
public utilities.
BY Mr.. Rawlins. authorizing the
County School Commissioners to re-
district their counties for school pur-
poses.
BY Mr.. Rawlins, appropriating 1900
for improvements TO schools for colored
pupils IN Sussex county.
BY Mr.. Bradford. exempting Sussex
county from certain provisions Of the
game laws.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
GOLDEY COLLEGE
DAILY news

Miss Georgia Jones has passed the
35- word "a minute test in typewrlting.
Harry p. Grlfith, student in the
shorthand department, has passed in
English and spelling.
Miss Anna Josefson has passed the
5-word-a-minute test in shorthand
When she entered last August, she had
no knowledge OF shorthand.
J.. Y. Minter and II. 5. McCleary have
completed office work In the CONNER
cial department and are now on final
examinations.
Students are enrolling for mex
Monday. the first OF March-always q
popular time for students to begin q
commercial or a shorthand course al
the College.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Beuin Progressive Tournament.

The Drst of the series Of games in
the progressive tournament outlined
by the Benevolent Pioneer Literary
Association were played last night.
The married men are pitted against
the unmarried men and the contestants
have been divided into classes A. b. c.
ID. e. and F. Last night Glass F won
the honors by securing six points
Glass b won four points. and each OF
the others won two points. The tour
nament viii be continued throughout
the Lenten season. A series will be
played every Thursday evening.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
roo LATE FoR CLASSIFICATION,
pEATHa
Henry A. Judson.
Adaline S. Wyatt.
Agnes Irons.
Elixabeth M. g. Xiv

Eiizabeth N. c. Kilvinston.
KILVINcTON-On February %. 1909
Elizabeth NJ. Crockett wife Of Clar-
ence o. Kfvington. in her 26th year
Funeral services viii be held al her
late residence, Riverside, near VIII
mington on Sunday Afternoon. Febru-
airy 2Sth. at 2.S0 o'clock. lnterment
Lawn Croft Cemetery.
IRONS--In THIS city on February gath,
1909. Agnes. wife Of James Irons, in
her 23d year.
Relatives and friends OF the family
are invited TO attend the funeral from
her late residence. No. 1105 Pine street,
on Saturday morning, February 9th,
at Q o'clock High Mass at ST. Pat
rick's r. G. Church at 9.3o Interment
New Cathedral Cemetery
WYATT-In this city. on February "a.
1909. Adaiine S. Wyatt aged 90
years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20
attend the funeral services at the resi-
dence of her husband, Eugene Wyatt
1908 Madison street. on Saturday after
noon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment private
JUDsoN--In this city, on February "a
1909, Henry A. Judson.
Relatives. friends and members OF
IL. o. F.. No. a, West End Democratic
club. and employees Of f. Blumenthal
& Co. are respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral at c. r. Dougherty's
Undertaking Parlors. 217 West Sixth
street. at a. m. Saturday. Requiem
Mass at ST. Paurs Church. Intermeni
AT Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Mix For Colds

To one-half pint good whiskey. add
one ounce syrup sarsaparlla and one
ounce Toris compound, which can be
procured OF any druggist Take in tea
spoonful doses before each meal and
before retiring This relieves in "A
hours. and cures any cold that Is cur
able.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
the PURE FOOD As A DRUG LAW

has not only brought the foods and
DRUGS of this country up to a higher
standard Of purity. but it has elimi-
rated tine harmful medicines with which
this country was flooded.
Such medicines, however, as Lydia
E pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
purely a roots and herbs product, will
continue it's beneficial work among
,rooau
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Card Of Thanks.

Mr.. Thomas ]. O'Neill and his six
little children wish to return their sin
cere thanks TO their relatives and
friends who gave them helping hand
in the time of their great sorrow over
the death OF his beloved wife. and their
mother. Also his shop mates of the
p. b. & w. r. r. Shops at Todds Cut.e
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
0O5-6O7-6OO rlarket Street
Lecture at Avsnue Church.

I'm the auditorium Of Delaware
Avenue Baptist church last evening
REV. n. j. Hopkins lectured on the
"Reminiscences of a Frontier Preacher. =.
Fhe lecture was on the life or the
-Talmaga of the West preacher or
'fhc Pacific slope. a musical and social
hour followed the lecture.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
5rovynson Library Lecture.

"The Life of Orestes A. Brownson'
was the subject Of an address deliv-
cred by Charles +. Curley last evening
before the Brownson Library Associa-
tion. Members and friends OF the as
sociation crowded the hail. John s
Rossel will be the speaker next Thurs.
day evening and John f. Malloy later
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
An A.. coos qualities Of Tlv's Cree

Balm. solid. are found in Liquid Cream
Balm. which is intended for use in ato-
MIXERS That IL is a wonderful remedy
for Nasal Catarrh is proved by an ever
Increasing mass of testimony. il does
not dry out nor rasp the tender air-pas-
sages. IL allays the inflammation and
goes straight 10 the root of the disease.
Obstinate old cases have yielded in a
few weeks. All druggists, 75c.. including
spraying tube or mailed by Ely Bros, 5f
Warren Street, New York.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Has Foot Mashed.

Leon Kanusli had his foot mashed
yesterday while at work in the plant
OF the Pusey & Jones Company. He
is at the Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Church Festival.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the New
port NJ. Z. Church viii hold a bazaar
and festival this and tomorrow even
ings for the benefit OF the church.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Martha Washinoton Tea

Camp No. 4. p. o. Of A.. will hold a
Martha Washington tea, with dancing,
at 504 Market street, tonight. Silver
offering at the door.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Workman to Entartnin

Liberty Lodge. A. O. L. W. will re-
ceived the grand master workman and
other officers of the grand lodge to-
night. A pleasing program has been
arranged
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Glass Musicale.

Miss Moore's Sunday school class
gave a musicale in Second Baptis
Church last evening.
Evening journal., 1909-02-26

Only One "5RoMo oUINiNE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE.
Look for the signature OF Il. W.
GROVE. Used the World over 20 Cure
Evening journal., 1909-02-26
Dr ei,or,. eo v.,r. an

Or John Fl. simms. Of No. SIS French
sirset celebrated tho eightieth ami
versary Of his birth Yesterday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-09-28

I can give her. I am old, and in me
perishes her only friend. She must be
provided for before my death. Can I
do this better than by wedding her
to my heir? I call Arthur to see her
with his own eyes. So far as he is
concerned, I have no fear. He will
love her-he cannot help it,"
The blood ebbed slowly out Of Pau
lette's face and left 1t like ashes. The
rein dropped from her hand upon the
utterable horror dilated her dark eyes.
"The matter has been constantly in
my mind for months" pursued the
general; ut has now become the dear
est wish of my heart. Polly, do you
not understand me?-do you not guess
who the wife is that I have chosen for
Arthur-chosen to be the future mis-
tress Of Hazel Hall?"
He regarded her with a tender,
steady gaze.
Her lips moved. but no sound came
from them.
He put him hand beneath her chin
and lifted up her colorless face.
Speak to me, child!"
"Oh, guardy!" she gasped -"Oh
guardy, you cannot mean it,"
"Yes," he answered.; ut Is you, Pau
lette-you!"
(To be Continued.)