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Evening journal., 1909-07-12
TAFT A SOFT PEDAL"

a FRENCH writer who has been observing
4 n the administration OF Mr.. Taft has de-
clarcd him to be soft pedal" statesman as diff
ferent from the loud pedal" one, Mr.. Roosevelt.
1t is too early TO Judge Of Mr.. Tafts abity-to
get what he wants, for, in fact, no one is able TO
tell definitely what he is after. Certain it is that
Mr.. Roosevelt played the loud pedal and he
didn't get everything he wanted from Congress,
but left the White House at dagger's points with
the Senate and large part of the Congressional
membership Mr. Cleveland was unable to han
die Congress and gave up the job with veto OF
the tariff bill.
Mr. Taft is yet to make his record His test IS
to be on the new tariff. 1t has been said all
along that the President is not in sympathy with
the tariff measure as it has been cut and slashed
in the Senate.
The President will now have chance to show
his hand 1t may be as effective as it has been
in directingethe course of the Aldrch commit
tee on the corporation tax amendment For it is
stated. that Taft long ago had in mind the cor
poration tax amendment and was merely waiting
for an opportunity to spring it upon Congress
The President is going through a trying out
stage 1t would not be surprising should he
show himself greater master of political manip-
ulation than his predecessor.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Monday, July IL, 1909
AssA1L1Ne CHARACTER.

a seems to us when it says that there should
be some redress for man whose character Is
publicly attacked in court. The kepuDhcan
saws that "he wouldn't believe him on his oath
i yettino all too common and il believes that
the witness whose character is thus assaiiea
should be permitted TO make some defense we
agree with the Republican. No man could say
a more detrimental thing against his ieloW
than to charge him with perjury.
1t has been the custom to call witnesses sup
nosed TO be "prominent citizens to testify that
thew would not believe another man on his
oath AS the Republican says SPECIFIC reasons
and instances should be furnished by the man
who so testihes against his fellow. A man
who is publicly charged with being liar ought
to be able TO force his accuser to furnish iacts
and not hearsay or general assumptions.
Ii is a serious thing TO attack the character OF
a man And in so doing the character oi the
nerson who makes the accusation OF perjury
should be subjected to the same scrutiny as lhat
OF the witness against whom he testihes. How
easy II is to make a general reputation ot
man Several citizens may meet in church or
in saloon and discuss John Doe, Tor example
ard among themselves conclude that he IS
liar ar bad man. The information II they
have any information on which they base their
opinion, may be entirely talseI-frequenty Is
false Much OF the gossip that one hears IS
false or would appear different II the true hght
->se7e- upon an incident
We heard of an instance of "gossipy talk the
other day which simply shows how neighoor-
hood gossip and "back alley talk often work
injustice. A man was being discussed and one one
of those cocksure fellows "who know II all
said that So and So was all right, but he had
brother who robbed bank and did other
things In this instance the slanderous tongue
was a lying tongue because the brother hap
pened TO be a thoroughly upright citizen, high
iv respected by every one who knew him ana
long since dead The slanderer was informed
bv one in the party that he was mistaken that
the man who was the subject OF the converse
ton had no such brother, in fact had no
brother at all, but the slanderer was sure IN his
opinion. could not be convinced otherwise and
IS probably to this day repeating with his foul
Inns his slanderous lie even after he had been
corrected. Probably every reader of The
JOURNAL could recall similar instances.
We cite this instance merely to show now
careful people should be in talking OF their
neighbors where regulations are involved. Ger
tainlv a man who is assailed in court should be
permitted to put his assailants through an exam
nation When stones are thrown It might be
well to inhure all about the immaculate person
who does the stone throwing.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12

in all my life. / recommend Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to all
my friends - Mrs. WILL YOUNG, 8
Columbia Avenue, Rockland, Me.
Backache is symptom of female
weakness or arrangement. If you
have backache, don't neglect it. To
get permanent relief you must reach
the root of the trouble. Nothing we
mowof will do this so safely and surely
as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. Cure the cause of these dis
tressing aches and pains and you will
become well and strong.
The great volume of unsolicited
testimony constantly pouring in nroves
conclusively that Lydia +. pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has restored health to thou
sands of women.
Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to he alth free OF
charge.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
With the Photographers

Colorado man saws the public schools should
train boys for the Presidency The supply evidently
ceeds the demand-Phiadelphia Inquirer
Drunken chauffeurs prohibited in Georgia But
how does get drunk in prohibition state?-
Philadelphia Inquirer
A manufacturer advertises typewrters that be
held in the lap. They always were the most popular
kind and stn in demand in many business houses
Chester Times.
Gambling OF course is wrong. but a doesn't
look so harshly on it, long her husband gives
her the wnnings.-Chester Times.
The Thaw case is resolving itself into a sort on
endurance race between justice and the criminal law
Baltimore American.
A fellow feeling should make the English wondrous
kind TO the Car For the time being, at least they
are apparently as badly scared he is-New Orleans
Times Democrat
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Editorial
Opinion
Health in Hot weaher.

FfcdlbN W F1oN WcdneFs
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Fresh air is a cure for disease because
II purifes the blood and fortihes the sys-
tenn against the attacks of germs. Water
constitutes an important factor in hy-
gienics. Frequent bathing in summer
time is a luxury as well as a preventive
OF disease. II keeps the pores open, which
Is in Itself beneht Of no small conse-
quence, and It tones up the system. A
short hot bath is excellent to relieve the
effects Of fatigue. 1t need be no more
than a dip lasting half a minute. For
getting the skin into condition short
hot bath, followed by a short cold bath.
is good A bath in water not far below
blood heat. continued for quarter Of an
hour. is restful to the nerves. Water taken
into the system at the right temperature,
In the right quantities. at the right time,
conduces TO health. In regard to diet. the
best all-around summer recipe is to avoid
overeatlng and TO mastcate slowly-not
mechanically, but so as to taste and relish
every particle Of food that is consumed. II
one follows these rules, and keeps his
teeth clean, and gets enough sleep. and
takes fair amount of exercise every day
he is likely to get through the summer
without any serious discomfort, and with
no detriment to his health.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Wesley Church Dispute.

Dover Index
The famous church case has been ad-
iusted. so far as the property matters Of
Wesley Church are concerned. It is to be
regretted that the personal differences
involved in the controversy cannot as cas-
ily be reconciled. AS we have said before.
the present control Of the church tempor-
alities is too unfair and undemocratic to
suit most people and such controversies
will recur until the church sees the wis
dom Of vesting in the local congregations
the control Of the properties which their
money pays for A disrupted probably
ruined church is again IN the hands OF
conference II would be far better If we
could say a united jealous aggressive
church is at last in the hands of its men,
bers and friends. We wish all churches
well, and we wish this one may. some time
in some way, grow into its old usefulness
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
THE EVENING JOURNAL, MONDAY. JULY Y. 1909

Il is not a tax; also that labor ia
capital; and that parent Of all capital
is essential to public economy; and that
protection as opposed to free trade is
identified with American freedom. His
tory has demonstrated these facts be-
yond a doubt. But tariff that conflicts
with American labor may become a tax
upon the necessaries of living. This has
not been dominant feature in the SEN
ate deliberation of the subject l think
tinkering with the constitution is a dan
gerous precedent and a concentration of
power, as regards an income tax. il is
proper that the general government
should have supervision over transporta-
tion and corporations. and that they
should contribute thereto, and in my
judgment the source Of revenue from
them, and just tariff would be sufi-
cient revenue to meet the expenses of
the government
Income taxes in time Of peace, in my
judgment. belong to the respective states,
and should be applied to education and
utilities for the benefit Of same This
TO me would be fairer and every man.
rich or poor should be required to pay
tax without reservation, to maintain
such ullntles As Jusuncdtlon OF thls
principal, there are at least fifty millions
capital immune from taxation in this
county alone, apart from corporations
and railroads. Thus, J, IS plain that the
burden of taxes rest with those least
able to meet them. This is not right. My
judgment hesitates to accept any policy
or change in the constipation conferrine
power in Congress for financial extrava-
ganee, and I hope to see such laws by
our Legislature that will meet the
states demand in public utilities and
education.
Geo. w. Ingram.
Middletown, Del, July ~, 1909.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12

Persons interested in the education of the negro
in the South point TO some astonishing statistics
of the work Of the University of Atlanta, col
ored institution. Thirty years ago only one
third of the negro students were supported by
their parents while attending the college. Twen-
ty years ago the percentage was A. Ten years
ago it was 81 and now it is 68. These figures
have sent their children to the institution have
increased their wealth until they can afford to
educate their offspring. And the statistics bear
this out for the assessable property Of Georgia
negroes has increased FIVE fold We wonder II
his fellow negroes would refuse to support
one of these well-to-do ones should he become
a candidate for political office
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Chatty Stories OF the Day

John Bright described the variety sass fright
with which he familiar with telling and quotable
point. He discussing public speaking with George
Dawson. eminent Englshman OF his day, when
cording paragraph in the hte David Christie Muir
rays "Recolections" he said:
Tell me, Friend George, you have suppose.
large experience in public speaking as any man in
England Have you any acquaintance with the old
tremor?"
"No" Dawson replied. "or. IL / have ii is a mere
momentary qualm which is before realize it,"
Now, for~ny part said the great tribune Il have
had practice enough but have risen address
audience large small without experiencing skak-
ing at the knees and scientific vacuuns
hind the waistcoat YOUTHS Companion.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Excursion and Carnival.

The annual excursion Of Trinity NJ.
L. Sunday school will go to Penns-
grove on the steamer Ulrica tomorrow
The women of the church will also
hold their annual street carnival on
Thursday and Friday evenings, on
Vandever avenue. The residence sec
ton will be decorated with bunting.
lanterns, flags, etc. and illuminated
with electric lights. There will be
music, straw rides, auto rides. Three
prizes will be awarded for the prettiest
decorated building the judges TO be
prominent men of the city.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Milford Unable to Collect Taxes.

MILFORD, July 12.-Unless the
school taxes are speedily paid by Mil
ford citizens. the public schools here
will be seriously handicapped by lack
Of funds when they open next fall
Notwithstanding the efforts being put
forth by Collector Joseph, the amount
collected so far has been hardly enough
to supply the present demands on the
Board OF Education. The town will
probably have to elect a delinquent tax
collector who Will proceed to either
collect the taxes or put the delinquents
in iail
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
eurned by aExpIodina" Stove.

HARRINGTON. July 12.-While his
wife was lighting an oil stove which
required the burners 20 be first heated
by ~.ng oil in the cups below
ThonSe' Evans entered the kitchen,
and seeing the oil blazing about the
top OF the stove. supposing II was eX-
ploding. started 20 throw it out Of the
door. The oil tank was upset and
caught fire. setting the mans coat or
fire and burning him severely about
the hands and face. He is expected tc
rncnNnr-
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
ROAD EDUCATION.

FINDER the law passed by the recent Legs
~ lature Governor Pennewl appointed Mr.
Cornelius B. Hope Road Commissioners Tor
Kent county The Levy Court OF that county
which is a Democratic body, will probably do
nothing TO carry out the provisions of the road
law and Mr. Hope will not have so much work
to do as he would have if the court wished 4
Comprehensive plan Of road building.
But Mr. Hope does not intend to occupy the
position as sinecure The new commissioner is
making a study OF the road problem, securing
data from all points and evidently expects to
conduct an educational campaign with view TO
impressing upon the Levy Court and the farm
ers Of the county the necessity of good roads.
When Mr. Hope has gathered sufficient amount
OF information. he intends to place it before the
court and present it TO the people of the county.
The building OF good roads in the county
should not be a partisan question, but the rea-
son that the Levy Court is holding up the inn
provements in Kent county is suspected TO be
partisan There is no doubt of a large senti-
ment in the county in favor of building better
highways AT least some beginning should be
made. No one in particular thinks the present
road building method is of any account The so
called road improvement in some parts of the
county instead of making better roads makes
them worse.
Road building is a scientific business requir-
ing engineering skill and training Roads that
are not constructed by skilled men are as if a
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
civ Treasurer Ross.

Dover Republican.
We notice the Democrats Of Whining
ton are making an effort to oust City
Treasurer Ross, who was recently re-elect-
ed TO that position. The citizens o. that
city are likely to rebel against an outrage
of this sort, especially as Mr. Ross has
made one Of the best treasurers the city
ever had
Evening journal., 1909-07-12

way. / doctored
until l was dis
couraged, an d
thought l should
never get well. ]
read a testimonial
about Lydia e,
Pinkham's Vegeta.
BILE Compound, and
thought / would
try it. After tax.
ing three bottles ]
was cured. and
never felt so well
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Issuea Refore conaress.

Editor EVENING JoURNAL:-After
weeks of effort by the United States SEN
ate to satisfy all sections and conditions.
am convinced that the general public
are disappointed. OF course. the govern
ment must receive revenues sufficient TO
meet its expenditures. l am a Drotec-
tionist and believe in a tariff and that
Evening journal., 1909-07-12

Economy is the watch word Of the TAFT ad-
ministration notable event of this fact is
apparent in the official estimates for 1910 for the
Interior Department made public by Acting Sec
retarv Pierce The amount estimated for the
next fiscal year is SI75,o74o5o9o as against
s1St7r.r .ro7. 40 appropriated for 1910 by Congress
"a decrease of SSs3sI4o5o. Certain OF the
fixed appropriations show an increase over the
estimates for the previous year, but this is more
than covered by heavy reduction in others
Evening journal., 1909-07-12

barber were to be put to operating on man
for appendicitis. 1t will be only a question Of
time before the sentiment in Kent will be so
strong as to force the construction Of some bet
ter highways. Mr.. Hopes labors will therefore
be certain to bear fruit
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications for
the peoples column VIII not be
printed. Names OF contributors TO
the column wifi not be printed. but
must be furnished THE EVENING
1OcRNAL as an evidence OF good
faith on the part or the contributor.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
ccmel con~sl

Come always TO James NJ Bryan
for paints. oils and glass. stains in
all colors. bathtub and wood enamels.
furniture and brass polishes. screen
and floor paints.'
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Ebsnezer Harvest Home.

The fourth annual Harvest Home OF
Ebenezer Church will be held in White
mans Grove on Thursday, August ..
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
YOUR
BACKACHE
WILL YIELD
To Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Rockland, Maine. IL was troubled
for a long time with pains in my back
and side, and was miserable in every
Evening journal., 1909-07-12

The United Publishers Assocla-
tlon of New York City has lnvesti-
dated, and certifles to, the clrcu-
IatIon of this publication. These
faofs have been established, and
guaranteed TO advertisers.
No. ,,a Mzzeas71 0tsHAse2
gaIsirtHr
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

The United Pub
fishers Association
through its Presi-
dent, Mr.. Arthur
Iloppell has ex-
a. m ! n ed THE
JOURNALS cir
culation and Mr..
1<oppell offers to
wager $1,000 Of his
own monN, and
| undertake 70 prove
| that THE EVEN
ling JOURNAL
has she largest
paid circulation OF
= any paper printed
in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-07-12
Evening Journal
FOUNDED isss

New York once. COS Cambridge Building. Corner Fifth
Avenue and Thirty-thrd Street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08
NOT THIS YEAR.

The papers away from Fairmont all
seem to fnink that Fnirmont Is soah
Ing wet because wholesale license was
granted to the local brewing company,
but Of course that Is not true. Whils
the west VirgIniln Is not In favor of
granting license to any brewery 1t
does recognize that there Is n differ.
ence between license to manufacture
beer and sell 1t Mt who1esa1c ana gen
ernl license to retail liquor establish
mcnts throughout the city. And we do
not believe TINT license to sell liquor
ut retail will be granted In Fairmont
this year. Notwithstanding many peo-
pie seem to think SO. We cannot help
thinking that there Is a sucr q thing
as at least a slight regard for truth
and honor. and II there Is the vote In
council on retail liquor license will
lack two and perhaps three OF enough
to carry. Tho West Vlrgininn was not
surprised that license wns granted TO
the brewery. hut It would be surprised
Yea. even nstonished beyond measure,
should men heretofore accounted hon
orable and truthful go before the neo.
pie with a lie on their lips and the
stain ofsdishonor on their characters.
!! Snchs action would necessitate plain
talking and 1t certainly would be
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08

TaL-An4tew.HE - rH-Ha Ha -
The West Virginia Education AS:
isoclation Is to be congratulated on the
retirement OF the book agent who had
been Its secretary for far too many
years and the election OF school man
in his stead. The association ought to
be Soflcered by school men, and the
COUNSEL OF the book agents friends
who advised that he had better be
elected this year with the understand
Ing that he resign Immediately was
wise. Mr.. CIR. Murray. OF William
son, the new secretary. is a school
man and a good one. He has been
superintendent OF the Williamson
schools for; n number OF years and Il
a member OF the Stale Board or'Edu'
cation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08
VIRGINIA
IN TTlf LEAD
PENNSYLVANIA TOWNS AEELos77
! IN OPENING GAME OF
s NEW SEASON.

1HLEETHaE 49, ~ LE~E-AI-E
The second tanltsof the baseball sea
son OF the Pennsy1vanla-Weat Virginia
LeaRue opened in the same fashion
that the first half did. Vest Virginia
towns won the games. Grafton scored
aSsGore OF runs in four innings ut Con;
nellss lille and defeated 6thea Cookers:
'Clarks5nrg was too much for Pnrkers-
burg AMI UnIontuwnt went down before
Fair1nont.
King WINS on the mound for the !
chla1sHe was up against three OF Un-
iontown's4 pitchers but kept ut his
place and won his game: Unionto"n
hit King aard yet failed to win. Tho
game WAS q good n in spite OF the
htR,. scores.made by both sides.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08

w .uIer One Hundreds Dollars re
EHnTt y any caaesntsc afarrh thatfcans
not be cured ty Hall,A cntarrhe Cure.
r. j. CHENEY &cn,TTplelo.FO
We, thefundersigned, haze knoMn41f
y. Cheney . the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable I'm OH
business transaction. and financially
able to carry ont any obligations made
bythis firm.
WALDING. KINNAN &anARVlN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo Q.
Halls Catarrh. Cure is taken inter:
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of b eEsystenl!
Tealimunials sentfree. Price. 75c per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Fanily Pills for const..
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08
STANDING of the Clubs.
To-day's Games.
Cbnnellsvillc at Fuirmont.
purkersburg ut Grafton.
Un.ontown at Clnrksburs.
A r BACK TO CAPITAL.
trnIon Associated PresH.1

BURLINGTON, VT. July S+-LeaV'
ing Burlington tonight, after 4 day or
activity, President Taft will be back
in Washington tomorrow. The Fresl-
dent was met here by nm escort or
troops m dtnkcn to the amnllitheatre.
where an elaborate programme wa5 rem
'dered. A banquet ut the University OF
Vermont will bring the Presidents
participation in the Lake Champlnin
te~rcentenary to a close. but the festiv-
tiles will be continued tomorrow on n
smaller scale at Isle Ia Mott.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08
PILES CURED AT HOME az
NEW ABSORPTION METHoq

II you suffer rrGm bleeding, itching.
blind q protrud1ng 1iles, send ma
your address. and I will tell ron how
to cure yourself at home by the ns1
absorption treatment: and will alco
send some Of this home treatment hco
for trial. with references from your
own locality II requested. Immediate
relief and permanent cure assured
Send no money. but tell othar1Fso5
this offer. Write to-day to Mru.sN.
Summers. Box P. Notre Dame. Ind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08
MARION GETS
$lS,S2i!'l.29
'APpoRTiDNM EMIT or GENERAL
SCHOOL FUND SENT TO coUN-
TIES FROM CAPITAL.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, July s.
The complete school enumeration Of
the State by counties and the appor-
tionment or the general school funa
for the year was given out by the de-
pnrtlnent of schools yesterday. Alto
gether there are In the State 3C2.3ll
persons OF school age
Following Is the enumeration by
counties and the net amount given
each county from the general schoo;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08

The West Virginian notes with
pleasure TINT Its good friend John Wal
lace, formerly editorial writer on the
Wheeling Intelligencer. Is to become
assistant postmaster at Wheeling. Mr..
Wallace Is a talented and clever gen
tleman. a true blue Republican and
this recognition Is merited. May he
live long und brosber."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-07-08

Summary-TWo base hlt-hctAo7
key.
Three base hIt-Phillips.
Home run-Mlller.
Sacrifice hits-Keller, Taught. sla'
gle. IIilley.
stolen ibases-Cnrns.' Parker
Left on bases-Fnlrmont. G; Union
town. 2.
First base. on ;balls-of Livingood.
Q: Fletcher. s: Killing. 1:
Struck out-by Klne."2: Phillips. =.
Hits npportioneh-oH LivinSood, "
In 90 innings: off Fletcher. G In 8 IL
innings; Off Phillips. 2 in 2 innings.
At bats against Livingood. 5: Fletcll-
'er. 1G: Phillips, T. nt9
Iumplre-Smink. t1
ITtme-2:20.. IA