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Evening journal., 1909-03-08
GOOD ROADS.

nj EW Castle County will have no objection
to any reasonable measure TO bring about
the improvement OF the public roads in Kent and
Sussex counties. Our people would like to see
good highways in every part of the State
The measure before the Legislature relating
to good roads known as the Soper bill applies to
Kent couty only. Under this plan any legisla-
tive district in Kent that raises $4,000 for road
Improvement will receive double that sum from
the State Treasury. This, OF course is a much
greater amount in proportion, to be drawn from
the State Treasury than New Castle County has
received As has been pointed out in a local ar
ticle in THE JOURNAL, during the two years
the New Castle county borrowed 100000 for
road Improvement purposes it received from the
State $4,000
New Castle county however, would not claim
that it should receive from the State double the
sum that it has expended for road Improvement
for the reason that it would be impossible for the
State to make such an appropriation
But 1t the lower counties are to be dealt with
as proposed in the Soper BILL would it not be
reasonable for New Castle to ask that this
county be assisted more generously by the State
in her road improvement work? Ii might be
we'll to consider the amount that New Castle
county in taxation gives to the support OF the
State, and then give this county for road i'm
provement purposes a fair proportion of What
she has contributed. We do not expect that
New Castle would get even what she would be
entitled to under an exact basis of division ac-
cording tc taxes. But if the State is to deal with
Kent as generously as is proposed in the Soper
bill it should certainly open its pocket book
wider when the claims of New Castle county for
assistance in road building are presented.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08

it. Before l had taken one bottle /
was better, and now am completely
cured. LENA V. HENRY, Route No.
3, Adrian, Ga.
Why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out a sickly,
half-hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the JOY of living, when they
can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound?
For thirty years it has been the
standard remedy for female ills, and
has cured thousands of women who
have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation,
liberation, fbroid tumors, Irregular
ties, periodic pains, backache, indiges-
ton, and nervous prostration.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound will help you,
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely confidential
and the advice free.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
DRAWING TO A CLOSE.

IT HE Legislative session began with many
n schemes for Improvements in the State,
and it will probably end with the enactment Of
very few of these measures. A new State House
was considered by some desirable, and yet in
our State exchanges there is no note of real re-
gret over the failure of Senator Conners measure
to pass. Various plans for road Improvement
have been advanced, and while the idea is ap-
plauded in every quarter belief is expressed
that nothing definite will be done by the Leg
islature.
Many State institutions have asked for larger
appropriations, but most of them will be disap-
pointed. Various schemes to increase salaries
have been before the Legislature, but there is
surely no public demand for advanced salaries.
In all parts OF the State there is disposition
to retrench rather than TO increase our expendi-
lures. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the
people think that we should find out what will
be the condition of the finances of the State un-
der the new schemes OF raising revenue as sug-
gested by the State Taxation Commission.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Personal and Pertinent

Monsgnor Grouard, vicar apostolic Of Athabasca, is
his way back from Europe 20 his flock He has
been the mission for AZ years" writes correspon-
dent living OF the time from 500 1000 miles
Edmonton. travelling distances at all
of the yeari yet IN his sxtythird year,
he stads erect and is, TO all appearances, full Of
energy"
A Southern pulpit orator describing the exper-
fence OF the Prodigal his to impress
his hearers with the that this younk
man felt and his desire TO away his wicked doings
he spoke thus
dis young got 70 thinkin' about his meanness
and his misery. and he TUX his and roved IL
away; and he TUX or his vest and frowed dat away;
and den he TUX or his shirt and fowed away too;
and den he come 10 hisset"-Harpers Weekly.
There are few more democratic monarchs alive to-
day than King Victor Of Italy very fond OF going
out chanois hunting quite unattended day he
met with -musing experience He had shot a chamos
and peasant boy. who had the animal fall offered
20 go and fetch IT, The king thanked him. but the lad
inquired what TO be his We'll what do YOU
wantg sked King Victor. a franc and half your
luncheon was the reply The bargain was struck and
the peasant went on and fetched dead chamols The
king handed him franc proceeded 20 divide his
luncheon into Two equal portions peasant turned
away In contempt for the royal luncheon consisted only
or black bread and larg onion "Bah" exclaimed
the boy disdainfuliy 4 thought you real Ten-
tleman. sisnor but see you only a poor bcgear
IKE myself after all"-Montreai Standard
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
With the Photographers

Look cut for the Pennsy switch signals when that
Trolley Rin reSches the Senate.-Dover Republican
This c-y Of the "City Beautiful" won't sound harmon
ious until Dover has a sewerage system-Dover
Republican.
II is said OF Theodore Roosevelt that he made enc
mics" O. course he did. The who doesn't make
enemies is generally useless chump-Dover Republi-
Who account for the perversy OF feminine tastes2
The homeliest in New York is said to have re-
ceived 7a offers marriage. He evidently is
pi, OF the fascination of ugliness.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Between the national anthem Of "a Hot Time In the
Old Town Tonight and carve Dat 'Possum" there's
all the difference between the Big Stick and the Big
Smic.-New York American
We infer from the talk in Memphis that that town
would gladly paddle the Mississippi and tie
Arkansas only that dry" headed in that
direction also.-Washington Herald.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
The Fight Against Bribery.


There appears to be a general effort
on the part of the Democratic party
to force ell charges of bribery to a
trial before the judges. for the purpos
Of demoralizng the Republican organ
ization, spd leaving to the Democrats
the field FOR a clean sweep at the next
general election. It is generally be
lieved that the Democrats in Kent
county at the last election used far
more than double the amount of money
TO carry that county, than the Re
publicans expended for all purposes.
These facts surely can be presented
to the court. and il the Attorney Cen
eral and his deputies desire to set
themselves above the line of criticism
or attack, and honestly desire to ef-
fectually put a stop to bribery at our
elections, they will employ the machn-
cry now IN their hands ana strike an
effective blow for reform, by sending
Democrats who practice bribery to Jail.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
in Baltimore hundred.

in Baltimore hundred.
Mrs. J. b. Donovan, of Nfiddletown, has
been spending a few days with friends
in this city.
Mrs. ]. II. Mendinhall has been visiting
her father at Middletown.
Miss Mary Augstadt is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. d. Augstadt Of
FELTON,.
Miss Wallace Minner and Miss Blanche
JarrelLhave been visiting friends at Eel
ton.
w. NJ. Foord. Of this city. has been the
guest Of w. X. Morgan, of Seaford.
Miss Annie Mearns of Zion, has been
spending few days in this city
Clifford Hoover, of Cecilton, has been
the guest of local relatives.
Harold Padley has returned 10 Cecilton
after a visit to friends in this city.
Max Korngold has returned from New
York where he has been selecting a
new stock Of spring fabrics.
Mrs. Laura Marshall has returend
from a trip to Washington, d. c.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Editorial
Opinion
WIN Break Up a Bad Practice.

VIII BREAK UP 2 BAD PRACTICE.
Milford Chronicle
The conviction OF ex-Shcrln Hartnett
at Dover last week was not unexpected,
and he has the sympathy OF a greater
part of the people OF all parties II is
generally conceded that he permitted TO
9e practiced what all sherins for twenty
years past, with the exception of one. in
dulged in; but, even with that precedent.
there is no way to make right out of
wrongful transactions. The conviction
Will efectually break up a practice of
commitments to our county iails which
have resulted in scandals for both political
parties, and for that reason, IL will be
beneficial TO the people. We further be-
lieve that II will cause both parties to
place men in nomination for county off,
GERS above and beyond the influence of
men cunning in graft methods, and who
lead innocent minded men into methods Of
procedure which may blight their entire
future. That the court believes that Mr..
Bartnett was the innocent victim Of bad
advisors, was shown by the omission OF
imprisonment, and the imposing of a fine
and costs in the first trial against him.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Good Roads in Delaware.
Milford Chronicle.

Mlltofd CnfOnlcle.
Both parties had in their platform
pledges that they would enact laws favor
able to building good roads in Delaware,
but as yet, nothing has been done towards
agreeing on a plan. Each legislator has
an idea as to how the roads should be
built, and from the multitude of opinions
nothing has evolved. Il strikes the aver
age man that what the Legislature should
do is provided law and express an opin-
ion as TO what extent the roads are to be
built, and in that law create a State Road
Commission with power to employ COM
petent engineering ability TO evolve a gen.
eral plan to build the roads economically
as possible with the point ever in view. of
permanency. There is only short time
left in which to act in, but the people
want the roads, and they will hold their
representatives in the house and SEN
ate responsible.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Chatty Stories Of the Day

Con. tre famous London barrister. has a hsrnor pe-
cuiary MS own He looks AZ tho world in a half
amused. hai-inIulgent sometimes very annoy-
ing TO his friends one day when town. he dropped
into restaurant for lunch II fiGy although mot
pretenous establishment After Tood meal he call-
ed to the waitress and Inquired what kind of Die could
be had. -
piepeach
glibly
trne forward
The grl went through the list a. lightning rate
phass
Would you mind doing II once moref'1 he said
Inc w'ress looked her disgust started In a third
time. pronouncng the words IN dcnantely clear tome
Thank you," nc remarked. when she had nnlshed
az :. IL ne Oh me can't see hc~ seg Do g. Bat
m<e 70 hear It's very iutereeflng-yery. Give me
apple pi9' please and thank you very much-Tlt-Bts.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Federation Day at Century Club.

wednesday, March II, will be Fed
Grafton Day at the New-Century Club.
Invitations have been extended to the
women's clubs in this state and in other
places not far distant to send to this
city on the date twoA representatives
to be entertained by the Wilmington
club primarily. but in fact to furnish
entertainment for their hosts.
Middletown, Smyrna, Dover Wyom-
ing. FELTON,, Bridgeville. Milford. Sea-
ford. Georgetown, Lewes and Canter-
bury. Md. will have representatives
here on the occasion. Other places to
be represented at the same time are
Philadelphia Media, West Chester,
Doylestown, Wayne, Lansdowne, Swarth-
more. Chester. Kennett Square, Coates
Vile and Ardmore, Pa and Salems
N
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Rheumatic
Pains

my mother is a great suf-
ferer from rheumatism, and DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills is the only
remedy that relieves her"
MRS. G. DAVENPORT,
Royceheld, N. J.
The pains of rheumatism are
almost invariably relieved with
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They
also overcome that nervous irri-
tation which prevents sleep be-
cause they soothe the nerves. To
chronic suffers they are invalu-
able. When taken as directed,
they relieve the distress and
save the weakening influence of
pain, which so frequently pros
trates. Many sufferers use them
whenever occasion requires with
the greatest satisfaction, why
not you? They do not derange
the stomach nor create habit.
Why not try them2 Get a pack
age from your druggist. Take it
according to directions, and if
:. does not he..eet he ..,;l1 ~et,,r,
~ HOAo itOt UNh~t1t iiI " ia tNttti "a
your money.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
An Appreciation Of Mr.. Melvin.

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Dear Sir: We have had very few men
In the City Of wilmington who have been
willing to sacrifice their personal affairs
to the interests of the city, among them
you may name the late William r. Por-
ter. Christian Febiger and j. Newlin
Gawthrop. whose good work and unselhsh
devotion TO the best interest Of the city
are held by the citizens in high apprecia-
ton. To these names may be justly added
the name of Thomas II. Melvin. president
OF the Street and Sewer Department.
whose term Of office expires April l. 1909.
II seems TO a great many citizens that
when a capable man is willing. in the pub
lie interests, to unselhshly give his time
and ability 10 the interests of the city,
and who has made good. it is undoubtedly
the wise thing TO urge his reappointment,
II he be willing to accept 1t. No one Of the
other gentlemen named has given more
willingly Of his time and ability, nor ac-
Uomplished more for the city. than has
Mr.. Melvin, and the good work, and the
many thousands Of dollars that he has
saved to the taxpayers i'm the conduct of
the affairs Of the Street and Sewer De-
partment, should certainly meet with an
unanimous call for his reappointment.
Whether or not he shall be reappointed
lies with our good Mayor, Horace Will
son. II such reappointment should not
come, however, Mr.. Melvin may well rest
with the knowledge that his fellow citi-
zens fully appreciate his devotion to the
city.
Yours.
I. T. Parker.
Wilmington. Del. March G..
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
LARGE ORDER FOR RAILS.

I T will require 100000 tons of special steel
u rails to replace those discarded by the New
York Central system during the present year. The
company has let contracts for that amount alone
and according to President Brown the rails will
be an improvement over the rail adopted by the
1905 conference.
The new standard involves a slower process
of manufacture and the result is expected to be
a much better rail- Part of the order is for open
hearth rails. calling for the introduction of Ferro
Titanium experiments with which has led the
company to believe that this make Of rails is more
serviceabe than entire steel.
The contract is to be delivered before August
Is The Lackawanna Steel Company will deliver
10000 tons; the United States Steel Corporations
$4,000; Algema Steel Company, of Canada, 5,4oo
the Bethlehem Steel Corporation 1000
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Musioal CIuh Meets.

The Musical Club held its bi-monthly
meeting at the Ursuline Academy on sat
urday afternoon. MacDowell was the COM
poser under discussion. A paper on ahis
life and works. prepared by Miss Sara
Malloy, and read by Miss Jane Crilly,
and a number of his compositions were
rendered by several of the members, in
vocal selections by Mrs. Edward
Strain and Miss elan Ogle.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08

The City OF Los Angeles, California, is TO make
a practical test of the principle of recall. An at
tempt is being made TO remove Mayor Harper, OF
that city from Office on the ground that he has
protected vicious resorts The recall election
is to be held on March 60 and the friends and
opponents of the mayor are preparing for lively
contest. Under the charter of the city the term
of the mayor is two years, but he or any other
holder of public office can be recalled or removed
bv the vote of the people at a special election. This
election must be petitioned for by twenty-five per
cent Of the voters. At the recall or special cleo
ton. any number of candidates may seek the
Office and the one receiving the highest number
of votes becomes mayor thenceforward. Under
the recall principle election may be held pro-
vded twenty-five per cent. of the voters demand
such an election
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
odd FeIIows to Celebrate.

Grand Master Melville NJ Wells has
requested all lodges of the Delaware
ii o. O. +. TO hold a celebration on
April &c. i'm honor of the ninetieth an
niversary OF the founding of the order
w. L. KuySendall acting grandsire Of
the Supreme Lodge, has requested "a
similar celebration throughout the
country. 1t is the '1oa of Grand Sire
KuvkendaI that the day, be set aside
hy all odd Fellows for thanksgiving
and praise.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Monday, March 8, 1909
OPPOSE A MUzzLED PRESS.

Z N resgning his position as United States
n District Attorney of the indianapolis dis
trict, Joseph B. Healing sent scorching letter
TO the Department of Justice at Washington
Mr.. Kealing had been instructed to prosecute
the owners OF the indianapolis News the leading
newspaper Of Indiana, for criticisms of the gov
ernment regarding the alleged Panama Canal
scandal Ii will be recalled that the government
instigated and has taken charge of the prosecu-
ton of two newspapers. Mr. Kealing declares
that he would take no part in the effort of the
government TO drag the newspaper owners to
Washington for trial.
In his letter OF resignation he said
For almost eight years have had the
honor of representing the Government
rs United States Attorney During that
time / have prosecuted all alike, with
out fear or favor where / had an honest
belief in their guilt. | have been COM
PEELED on several occasions TO prosecute
personal friends, but in each case |
only did so after thorough investiga-
ton had convinced me of their guilt.
I'm this case ] have made careful in
vcstigation of the law applicable there
to- As TO the guilt or innocence OF the
defendants the question of libel do
not attempt to say If guilty they should
be prosecuted but properly indicted and
prosecuted in the right place, viz, at
their homes 1t is only with the ques-
ton Of removal that I have to do l
am not in accord with the Government
in its attempt TO put strained con-
struction on the law, to drag the defend
ants from their homes to the seat of
government. TO be tried and punished,
while there is good and sufficient law in
this jurisdiction in the State court |
believe the principle involved is dan
gerous one. striking at the very founda-
tion OF our form of government /
cannot therefore honestly and consci-
cntiously insist to the court that such
IS the law or that such construction
should be put on it. Not being able to
DO this. / do not feel that I can, in JUS
ticc TO my office, continue to hold it, and
decline 10 assist.
III the Federal Government with all Is re-
sources should undertake to prosecute newspa-
pers that make distasteful criticism Of the gov
eminent or any of its officials. we should have a
muzzled press and practical censorship some
thing that IS repugnant to American institutions
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
The United Publishers Association

The Publishers Bulletin gnicia organ Of the UNITED
THE WILMINGTON EVENING JOURNAL. has
guaranteed circulation OF more than 1920 daily which has
been examination
examination made by Mr.. Arthur Koppeil, gen
the association who offers TO wager ~ w
money, and undertake to prove that the EVEN
has the largest paid circulation OF any
per printed IN Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08

than a minute at a
time. My doctor
said an operation
was the only
chance 1 had, and
Threaded it almost
as much as death.
One day 1 was
reading how other
women had been
cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
and decided to try
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
To Giva Box Social.

Class No. 10. Of Stanton NJ. L. Sunday
School, will give box social at the home
Of the teacher. Mrs. +. J. Ellison on the
Pritchard farm on Thursday night for
the benefit Of the stewards fund Of the
church.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Birthday Party.

In honor OF her twelfth birthday ami
versary. Miss Miriam T.. Fell. Of No. SO
West Ninth street entertained a company
OF friends on Friday evening. After a
pleasant time had been spent playing
games. a collation. was served.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
a. con,nIttee

ate Committee.
Representative Bradford has several
bills to revise the game laws pending in
the House and Senate. and will use his
endeavors to have them enacted before the
session closes.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
Weddina Announced.

Joseph Osborne, of No. 1917 West Fourth
street. and Miss Olga NJ Vandersloot, Of
No. 1O7 West Twelfth street, were married
on February "A by the Rev. George l..
Wolfe They we're accompanied by Will
liam H. Edwards and Mrs. Il. r. zebley.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
To Give Recital.

Miss Irene Fulton, elocutionist, assist
ed by Miss Clara Mason, soprano soloist,
will give a recital in Scott NJ. Il. Church
on Thursday evening. A pleasing program
will be presented. Miss Mason will be ac-
companied by Miss Blanche zeigrist, PLAN
Evening journal., 1909-03-08

Those persons who have been saying to former
President Roosevelt, Farewell, we shall never
see his like again. should not be too positive
Dest8te the fact that Mr. Roosevelt has retired
to private fe we think we shall see and hear
great deal more OF him.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08

Judging from the prices realized at sales Of
Wilmington real estate recently this city is on
a very firm financial foundation. Wilmington is
growing and is becoming a greater and larger
city. Let all work together for the advance
ment Of the city and give no encouragement to
the pull backs
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
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., 1909-03-08
OPERATION
HER ONLY
CHANCE
WasCnred yLydiaE.P Pink
m'sVegetable Compound

Adrian, Ga. -"I suffered untold
misery from a female weakness and
Evening journal., 1909-03-08
OFFTcIAL ENDORSEMENTS

The Association
of American Ad-
vertisers Is com
posed OF all the
great advertisers
OF this country.
The Association
endorses only such
papers as submit
10 its examination
at any moment.
and positive proof
must be submit
ted. The accom-
panying certificate
No. 1l2, has been
issued TO this pa
per.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08

Wilmington. Del. March 6.
Evening journal., 1909-03-08

The Association Of American
Advertiser 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.
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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1909-09-17
Top Of the World Reached by Won
derfully Swift Rush Over the
Immense Fields of Ice.
Favorable Conditions Aid Bold American Ex-
plorer in Realizing the Ambition Of His Life
He Denies Cook Arrived at the Goal
Notice to Publishers.

The following account by Command
er Robert +. Peary of his successful
voyage to the north pole was issued
on September 10 by the New York
Times Company at the request of
Commander Peary and for his protec-
ton, as book only, copyrighted and
exposed for sale before any part of 1t
was reproduced by any newspaper
in the United States or Europe, in
order to obtain the full protection of
the copyright laws. The reproduction
of this account, in any form, without
permission, is forbidden. The penal
ties for violation of this form of copy
right include Imprisonment for any
person aiding or abetting such viola
ton. This article is copyrighted in
Great Britain by the London Times.
Copyright, 1909, by the New York
Times Company This narrative is
also copyrighted as a newspaper arti-
Gle by the New York Times Company.
REPORT OF THE DISCOVERY OF
THE NORTH POLE by Robert Z.
Peary, Commander L. S. n, Copy
right, 1909, by the New York Times
Company.