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Evening journal., 1909-10-30
General Howard.

General Howard was one of the most
widely known Of American military
leaders. Few in the long list OF the
generals of all the wars Of the repub-
lie have had greater influence. The
empty sleeve, telling Of a right arm
lost in the service of his country help
ed many to recognize him at once in
public gatherings and gave his per-
sonality such a sentimental interest
as almost to make the costly sacrifice
a gain.
Il find him a polished and Christian
gentleman exhibiting the highest and
most chivalrous traits of character,
was the tribute of his old command
er, Sherman. in a letter to Grant. Not
so much for military prowess, not so
much for literary ability manifested in
books Of recognized merit, not so much
for what he did for the freedmen, al
though for each Of these much might
be said, will Howard have his place
I'm history. The christian soldier" was
the significant title by which he was
everywhere known and for which he
appealed to the admiration and re-
spect Of the American people. Even in
Europe he had the proud distinction,
"The Havelock of America"
The institution at Washington which
bears his name will continue to be his
memorial as it carries on the work for
the education of the colored people to
which he gave so much thought. 'Abra-
ham Loncoln" was the subject of his
last public address. Sunday night, as
he urged the claims Of the Lincoln
Memorial university at Cumberland
Can this Institution seeming to him tC
afford the best opportunity for hon
oring the emancipator by opening the
door of hope to those in whom Lin
coin took deep interest. "My country
needs me-" was the compelling rea'
son for which he resigned his pro
censorship at West Point to go to war
The same high motive kept him in ser
vice to the last
Evening journal., 1909-10-30

higher priced food for the chickens.
Higher priced food for both means
higher prices for the produce If the
farmer wants to get results. Unless
he obtains enough money to warrant
the feeding of the poultry and
cattle. it will pay him better to stop
feeding and kill the chickens for poul-
try for market and the cattle for beef.
Dead animals eat no food. and they
bring correspondingly high prices.
May Level Prices,
"Will they remain high all winter
It is altogether probable. The effects
Of a drought remain visible from one
season to another. AS soon as COM
mission merchants begin TO ship pro-
duce however, the prices will be
forced down somewhat.
Luckman, House Painter. GOA Tatnall.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30

law of humanity-vioated the constitution and
must be overthrown The courts granted an
injunction and it seems to be the Chicago opin-
ion that the law will be held unconstitutional
the injunction applies to only certain territory
and he intends to keep on enforcing the law. He
argues that the Supreme Court of the State may
dissolve the injunction on other grounds than
that of the consttutionaty. The friends of the
law are clamoring for an early final settlement
of the case by the highest court They want
to find out whether in Illinois it is unconstitu-
tiona to protect the health and lives of work.
ing women, and if so they want to see if the
constitution cannot be amended so that
enlightenment and humanity shall have some
consideration. Any constitution that stands in
the way of such legislation as that enacted for
the protection of women who toll is a cruel and
barbarous bit of organic law.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
207l WERE KILLED IN
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS
By UnIted PCS Leased specIal VIC.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON, Oct. so.-The number
OF people killed in railroad accidents in
the United States during the past fiscal
year was 2,7s1 according to a report is
sued by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to-day, as compared with S7s4
during the preceding year. The number
injured this year was 6s,e2o. as COM
pared with 72,75s. It is stated that the
number Of employees killed in coupling
and uncoupling cars and engines was 81
per cent less than last year This is
ascribed TO more careful observance OF
the safety appliance act on the part OF
the railroads.
The total damage to the railroads on
account Of accidents during the last quar-
ter Of the fiscal year Is estimated at
81, ,703. .642
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
Editorial
Opinion
Shall the Girls Propose.


Cleveland Leader.
II the suffragettes, stimulated by the
presence in America OF Mrs. Pankhurst,
the chief agitator in London, and, what
is more important, by the return Of Ten
nessee Clanin. now Lady Cook. with a
million dollars which she says she is go
ing to spend IN this country TO get women
votes. will take a masculine tip, they win
Work for the worlds sanction of a privi-
lege which their sex has sneakily enjoyed
from the time the first woman looked at
a man and encouraged him.
These militant leaders Of the discomfort
ed sisterhood can make a real sensation
by insisting that women shall have an
equal right with man to propose.
They do It, sometimes, openly, but more
often by letting the man know, and so
why not demand tho seal of Mr.. and Mrs.
Grundy and all the little Grundys on the
action?
An actress Is Just being sued fer d.
vorce by a vealy youth who testifes that
she proposed to him. time after time and
finally wore him out with her importuni-
ties. She is a young girl, but the children
Of a Hartford woman Of seventy-one, who
are seeking TO have her restrained. claim
that she has popped the question TO a
number of men and finally got a shy
yes" from a timid young man OF TWEEN
ty-one.
II woman Is to have a direct voice in
choosing officers whose actions only in
directly concern her. the mere logic Of
the situation demands that she should
have just as much right to choose her
own mate-openly.
There are few men from the North
Pole to the place where Lieutenant
shackleton stopped in his quest for the
South Pole, but will be willing to take
solemn oath. according 10 their wont,
that they and they alone did all the court
ing and wound up with the momentous
'Will your"
That's masculine denseness and mas.
euline vanity. The scientists are worry
ing because there are not more marriages
but there would be few II man did his
courting ell alone. Many a brave man
would rather fight than propose. He
would find it easier TO storm a frown.
ing fort than the icy heart of a girl whose
face and conduct gave no signs OF an hon.
orable surrender when the demand wa.
made.
The most modest girl viii give hints Of
awakening interest and at the close Of &
genuine affection, though she is quiet ant
secret about It. And the reader who hasnf
seen some case where a girl has made n,
secret Of her interest in a man and hei
purpose to get him, must be blind to tn,
happenings Of the world.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30

According to a Washington dispatch the new
tariff law is not reducing the treasury deficit to
the extent that was predicted by the authors Of
the measure The deficit for the fiscal year up
to October p, was $32oooooo, reduction Of
seven millions as compared with the deficit for
the same time last year. The new tariff measure
has, however, produced S23,376,ooo more than
the Dingley law did during the corresponding
months, but the expenses of the nation have so
increased that the deficit continues. This shows
that while the new tariff is better as a revenue
producer than the old law, it has not been able
to wipe out the deficit. Still there has not been
sufficient time to Judge the measure. But it
looks as if other means of securing revenue will
have to be adopted, and unless the corporation
tax makes up for the loss, an income tax may
become a necessity.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
With the Paragraphers

senator Bailey and MT Bryan do not agree on a
number of points but until Mr. Bryan Texas
and gets in Baeys way for the Senate the Texan win
not let out his loudest howl-Louisville Post
A man who can make 5000 900 in two months ought
not to be set TO manufacturing brushes In the pen
tentinry. He should be set TO whiting down the
tonal debt--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Why did the people who failed TO see Dr. Cook reach
the summit Mount Mckinley hold back their ahdavs
so long?-Chcago Record Herald.
Instead special roads for automobiles as is pro-
posed in England the conditions here may soon require
special roads for other vehcles-New York World
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
Personal and Pertinent

There Is a yarn told Of wordy warfare that once
took place between Sir Arthur Wing Pinero-whose new
pia Mid Channel" is being played at the St. Jamess
Theatre-and certain star of the stage, Coincidence
one day a Pnero play being rehearsed, and the
lad5 had lost her temper. Pinero walking stead
lily up and down. listening 70 what was going on, when
actress suddenly stopped dead What is the scene
supposed TO be- Mr. Pinero?" she shouted. IF It is
room where earth the hreplace?" MY dear madam
answered the playwright with GOODNESS calculated 10
provoke fresh outburst OF anger, every room has
four walls. and this"-he pointed TO the footights-
lis the wall that holds the hreplace!"-Tit-Bits
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
Hazina Hereditary.

Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Hazing, like the hereditary family
feud in certain sections of this coun-
try. is a continuing evil, because 1t is
handed down from one college genera
htion to the next, and each man who
has in his time and turn run the
gauntlet wants TO pay off the score
and secure his revenge vicariously
upon the person Of the trembling
freshman who falls into his clutches.
The class that decides to prescribe
hazing has been punished and now
finds itself deprived Of the chance Of
inhicting punishment. And so the evil
tradition persists, merely because no
class can make up its mind to forego
the precious privilege OF melting out
to others ~ same harsh and cruel
treatment that was their own norton.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30

, There Is more Catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases nut
together, and until the last few wears
was supposed to be incurabie For a
local disease and prescribed local rene-
dies, and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment pronounced It in
durable. Science has proven catarrh to
be Constitutional disease and therefore,
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured BY F. J.
cheney \ Co, Toledo, Ohio. IS the only
taken internally IN doses from 10 drops
70 teaspoonful. II acts directly on the
P1ooe rbe,i sn9 a mucous suTIsses 81 the system.
case Il fails TO cure Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address: F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo.
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30

Many marriages that might lave been
ideal have never come to pass because
woman hasn't the masculine privilege. 1t
is a grave question, therefore, whether
she should not be granted that right
and with It the approval of the world II
that were given, il both men and women
looked with favor on this equality the
world might be happier and the state
stronger.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
Chatfy Stories OF the Day

Among Mr. carnegie's innumerable Scotch stories is
one about caddie of ST. Andrews
This caddies wife-so Mr. Carnegies story runs-was
much troubled by her husbands loose OF life. He
could never have good day the links but he must
end II with wet night at the tavern. SO. TO cure
him, the woman lay in walt the road evening.
dressed in white sheet
Nhen her husband appeared she rose from behind
a hedge an awful white figure, with outspread arms.
Who the den are your" the intemperate caddie.
I'm Aul Nckie" said the figure. in a hollow voice
Gies shake o. yer hand them" said the tipsy
caddie. I'm married a sister o. yours She'll be
waitn Tor US up at the hoose an she'll max
ye welcome"-St Louis Globe-Democrat
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
HOURS OF LABOR.

HE working women of Chicago, are fighting
B to improve their lot, but the courts are a
heap of stumbling blocks in their way. The Leg
islature of Illinois, although not considered par
ticularly progressive passed law limiting the
labor of women in factories, laundries and me-
chancal establishments to ten hours day.
Ten hours a day-considering the fact that the
labor unions are fighting for eight-hour work
day for men-would seem to be sufficiently long
for women to work. We think eight hours is
long enough for that kind of work.
But the employers of women in Chicago did
not agree with the Legislature. They appealed
70 the courts. They maintained that this law
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
Great EnaIish Wsrship.

Now YORK sun.
Acclaim over the launching OF the
all big gun ship Delaware had hardly
died away when Great Britain launch
ed a battleship cruiser, the Indefat-
gable. which will have as many -
inch guns as the Delaware but will be
about six knots faster. The Inde-
ratigable is a type of vessel Of which
the United States navy contains none,
although the great speed of the British
battleship cruisers makes them more
formidable than any battleship we
have.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. r.
LAST OF THE SEASON.

Special One Dollar Excursion to 6alti-
timore and Return Sunday, October 81.
Special train will leave Wilmington.
Delaware Avenue Station, at $40 a.
M; Newark, at $50 q. m. Returning,
leave Baltimore, Camden Station. at
$50 p. m; Mt. Royal. at e.35 p. m.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
BALTIMORE AND OHIO r. r.
LAST OF THE SEASON.

One Dollar to Baltimore and Return
Sunday, October 81.
Special train will leave Wilmington.
Delaware Avenue Station. at 9.10 a.
m; Newark at $50 a. m. Returning.
leave Baltimore, Camden Station. al
$50 p. m; Mt. Royal. at 6.S5 p. m.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
Saturday, October 80. 1909
INDIFFERENCE OF VOTERS.

n ROM many places complaints are heard
= that people will not become interested in
politics during an off year Questions that per-
tain to constitutional amendments or changes in
the forms OF government attract comparatively
little attention. Not long ago New Jersey voted
on proposed changes to her constitution invov-
ing radical alteration of the administration of
Justice but only small vote was poled, and
the amendments failed A campaign of consid-
cradle activity was waged in favor of the amend
ments They were supported by many lawyers
and by others directly interested in the courts.
AT that election there were four or FIVE sug-
gested amendments The returns showed that
there was little independent voting. The amend
ments were either supported as a whole or re-
iected as a whole by those who did vote, which
fact indicates much machine voting and little
OF no discrimination on the part of the citi-
zens
An election is to be held in pennsylvania next
mouth. Besides candidates for different posi-
aif ons great changes in the constitutan.are "a.
be passed upon. Despite this, it is expected that
the vote will be light A Chester paper says
that fully one-thrd of the electorate Of Della
ware county will not take part in the election.
They have not qualified for voting. Speaking
of the matter the Times says" The lamentable
feature OF this appalling indifference is that the
element of citizenship whose opinion IS most
needed in the proposed constitutional amend
nents will have no voice at the polls. The
Times says that there has been practically no
campaign IN delaware county. the people nave
little interest in the matter.
We presume the Times means that the So
called intelligent citizens are especially ndf-
lerent Perhaps they will be playing golf, or
bridge or poker, or reading the Bible on cleo
lion day and cannot be vexed by thoughts of
government,
In Pennsylvania, however, indifference is not
surprising. Elections there go in one way, and
many citizens believe that il is not the putting
Of the votes into the box that really amounts to
anything but it is the man that does the count
ing And in Philadelphia if the intelligent and
good citizens fail to vote, they find some other
accommodating citizens, not so intelligent, who
are willing to vote and do vote by proxy for the
stav-at-home without the latter's knowledge.
Indifference is noted in other parts Of tht
country. Reports from the West tell of the
sweeping changes that are making in forms Of
city government. Old charters are being drop
ped and new forms adopted according to the ad
vice OF the business men. City after city is
voting for the change in the hope of getting
better municipal government We might inn
agine from the reports that the Western cities
are aaame And yet a study of the figures shows
that in these cities but a small percentage OF
the voters respond to the referendum CALL Ia
coma recently voted for a new form of govern
ment, but not half OF the voters expressed their
opinions one way or the other in the matter.
Evening journal., 1909-10-30
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.
The Association

Association
$1,000 Of American Ad-
vertsers Is
The Association Of American I posed OF all ths
Advertisers New York City, has This eonntrv
sxamned certified to the circulation Association
" publication Only the figures OK endorses only su
cirouasion contained In ita report b ~ eSsmpaton
I guaranteed hy the Association. any moment
nd positive proof
OfkNh NIAfaIdlAl must be submit
al kcStA(SRA(OoSS The
NJ. ia - - Secretary. ] certificate
4 No n2 has been
AA-A - a a a a ssued this
Evening journal., 1909-10-30

Secretary of War Dickinson, in Chicago, the
other day was quoted as saying that he might
become a candidate for United States Senator
from Tennessee He said that his position as
Secretary of War would prevent his entering
the race for Senator as an avowed candidate,
but should his candidacy be the means of unit
ing the warning Democrats of Tennessee he
should consider it his duty to sink his personal
lnclinations and accept the situation Mr. Dick
inson evidently considers himself Democrat,
not even an independent But II would be a
queer throw Of the political dice box to see a
member Of the cabinet Of a Republican president
elected as a Democratic Senator
Evening journal., 1909-10-30

New York Once: eo4 Cambridge Building Corner Fifth
Thirty-thrd Street
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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-08-20

victs, while IN others there d no such
reduction IN some counties Il Is re-
Quired that decent clothing and small
amount Of money must be given to each
prisoner when released, while In other
counties discharged prisoners are given
nothing. The State makes provisions
for each OF these allowances. Expert
ence has shown that when serious
wrongs are perpetrated In the treat.
ment Of county convlcts. criticisms are
hurled &C the whole system, regardless
Of thesuccessful efforts which the State
and many counties are making 70 have
the lease system operated IN careful
and humane manner. Some Of the
newspapers are too polite 70 locate the
responsibility for abuses which occur,
10 place blame where II belongs, pre-.
ferring instead to bring a general in
dictment against the whole lease syB-
TEN, thereby doing gross injustice 10
the State and a number Of the counties
which have gone long ways towards
perfecting said system.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-08-20
DR. GAsTSS DGT.'
Former TAIIAhasSss Young Nan Sc.
Isstsa IS City Physician Of jack
sonVlllo.

The people Of Tallahassee have
learned with peculiar pleasure and salts
faction Of the high honor just conferred
upon DR.. Castor Day, Of jacksonville
Early in the week DE-. Dav was nomina-
ted By the Board Of Bond Trustees and
confirmed BY the CITY Council Of Jack.
sonvIlle % flll the very important and
responsible position Of City Physician.
This IL indeed a splendid tribute % so
young q physician, bat Taliahassee's
verdict Is that Jacksonville has made q
most excellent selection Of a guardian
for her health interests.
A few years ago DE-. Day, then
youth, was a reaidont OF Tallahassee,
while HE distinguished father, Hon.
Henry y. Day, was rendering valuable
service % the Stats az q member of the
Florida Railroad Commission. CASTOR
10 remembered here. ~ are bio parents.
most pleasantly As 4 boy and young
man bis talent and refinement and high
character were strongly Impressed on
all who knew him He has since com.
pleted the very thor0u1h course IN med
lcine AZ the John Hopkins University.
Baltimore, and settled IN Jacksonville
% practice bis profession. That he haa
~ gn0n been selscted as City Physician
81 Fi0rida's metropolis Is certainly q
striking recognition Of bis worth, and
n h'a success the people Of Taliahasses
ere sincerely pleased.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-08-20

hcient vegetables for the prisoners. F"
All camps ''shall be built and main
tanned upon plans and specifications sp-
proved by the Commissioner Of AgriCul-
ture and the Board Of Commissioners Of
for securing full description Of che pris-
oners, marks, photographs and other
means.
tons as may be prescribed, ''for the
health, humane treatment and safe Gus
tody Of the prisoners. The Wardens,
captains and guards 81 always be
subject 10 70 the approval Of the Com
missioner Of Agriculture. Amy guard
shall be remoyed" upon bis request
Heretofore the State has been leasing
all Of It's prisoners including the WON
en- and the old and inhrm. Upon the
recommendation of the Commissioner OF
Agriculture and the governor the leg
ialature Of 1908, appropriated So, 600
and directed the Board Of Commission
ers Of State Institutions to purchase not
less than 500 acres, suitable for peni-
Tertiary and State prison farm. The
Commissioners were directed 10 with
hold from lease all females, the aged,
diseased, crippled. deformed and al
other prisoners who. IN the discretion OF
said Board are not suited 20 perform
manual labor. This will serve "a 4
nucleus for the State penitentiary, The
number Of prisoners are now handled IN
Florida range from 100 % 1850 The
death rate Is 1890 In 1907 70 IL. 30 Ia
1908 per thousand. I'm most cases the
prisoners die from the effect Of diseases
contracted prior % entering the State
prison" This death rate 4 leas than
what Il Is In some insurance companies
IN which, Of course, they pick their
members The United States census Of
Of 1900. Vol. 3, page G6, registration
area United States, embracing the New
England States, New York, New Jer-
aey, Michigan and District Of Colum.
bia, the death rate 10 IT'S per thousand.
Our prisoners work IN the open air
and IN the open sun. They also enjoy
conversation, and singing. and music
among thenselves Al night. the ne
Rr0es make the camps ring with their
eouNs. None offtbeai are shackle led.
The following q the date from such
other States as have been able 30 se-
cure the necessary Information;
DEATH hATE ~ STATE PRISONS PIX
THOUSAND.
For 1907. Florida. 1870; Louisiana.
1880; Tndiana, rs 81; Virginia, it.46:
Conneciicua, none; Mississippi. 20. AZ: I
New Jersey, o 80; South Carolina, 1875. I
Pax 1893 Florida, IS 81. Louisiana. /
l6 "a, lniiana, iits, Virginia. 1893:
ConhectcUt, lG 10; hissinsippi, 1901:
Ne9 jersey, iA50i South Car0lina. I
Fo4 ne two years. 1907 and 1908, !
reane,see, 5.72; Michigan, T-e0; Ala.
tsma. ftfS
Il nieht BE- interesting o tn0R aoma
of IA aelailel s6aiiatics ~ o. ouf nrls.
naFe O4fnr fhe year 1917, 4 So were
.nd| s. af nlom dad There meft
n E.af az ALE