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Evening journal., 1909-07-21
Wednesday, July q, 1909
INCOME TAx IN DELAWARE.

W HETHER the income tax amendment is
w adopted or not, the question will furnish
food for, great deal of speculation for some
months to come Already we notice comments
about what may happen in Delaware. The sug-
gestion is shrewdly made that the only way in
which Delaware can support the amendment is
to elect a Democratic Legislature the presump-
tion being that the Democrats would vote Tor
the amendment while the Republicans would OPP
pose it, This is based on the odd idea that the
Republicans would be bound by the silence OF
the last platform OF the national party on the
income tax and silence is construed as oppos
ton. We think, on the other hand, that silence
in this instance means that members OF the party
are free either TO oppose or favor the income
tax.
But the direct question OF whether income
tax shall be enacted is not put up to the states
by the resolution of Congress. That resolution
simply asks the states through their Legislatures
to decide whether the authority to levy an in
come tax when necessary shall be restored to
Congress. II was supposed that Congress had
a right 10 levy such a tax until the, decision OF
the Supreme Court in 1905 made the income tax
unconstitutional And that decision was reach
ed by the narrow margin of one vote Thus one
Judge upset the validity of an income tax in this
country. ~s-
We have no idea that Governor Pennewill will
call special session of the Legislature to act
upon the amendment II would be foolish and
absurd for him TO do so. 1t would mean the
resurrectng of a defunct Legislature to pass
Upon question which in its present form was
not an issue when the members OF the Legisla-
ture were chosen. Any one can speculate upon
what the members of the recent Legislature
would do were they to be assembled to pass upon
the income tax amendment. But we hardly
think that the members would divide on strictly
partisan lines. The question as raised in Con-
gress is not partisan question because there
were practically no votes against submitting the
amendment.
lust what the Democrats Of the last Legsla-
turc would do If summoned to vote on the
amendment, is a question. Judging by the
forces that seemed to control the Democrats IN
the last Legislature and also in the State Con-
vention, we imagine that they would be anxious
10 know the attitude OF the railroad company on
the income tax proposal before they cast their
votes The influence of the company will have a
great deal to do with the position that Delaware
Democrats will take on the question because u
must be remembered that the Legislature and
not the people will have the say. However any
speculation as to the attitude that the members
OF the recent Legislature would take is without
practical value as there is not the remotest prob
ability that Governor Pennewill will put the
State to the expense of an extra legislative ses
sion merely to consider the income tax amend
ment
Evening journal., 1909-07-21

We have it, on good authority not that of the
Governor, but that of friend that the Governor
has the finest patch OF potatoes in Sussex coun-
ty. There are sixteen acres Of potatoes in that
field, and every potato looks as if it had been
placed there by piece of machinery Ii is said
the Gove<por's potatoes have "all turned out
well, not disspated one among them. If he
has any small ones, he will undoubtedly send
them to Fifth and Shipley streets so that no
one thereabout will suffer because Of Senator
duPont's proposed increase OF the duty on po-
tatoes
The Governor, it appears, got carload of fine
potatoes from New England, gave some to his
friends Every who was fortunate enough
to get some of these seed potatoes has produced
splendid fine potatoes which are said to be al
most big enough to vote. Those who did not
get the Gubernatorial potatoes are bemoanng
their i'll luck. for some of the other potatoes have
turned out badly, are small and wouldn't make
even good Saratoga chips. Many bushels of po-
tatoes will be sent from the Governors farm,
and no doubt his returns will be large.
We call the attention OF New Castle county
farmers TO the reports about the superiority of
the Governors potatoes, not that he is boastng
OF them any more than Farmer Scott Townsend
is boasting Of his big sugar corn.
II the Governor were directly asked about the
size OF his potatoes, and the beauty of his patch,
his blush would probably be as big as his po-
tatoes which are really large enough for EX-Sen-
ator Alice TO hide behind If he ever visits Sus-
sex la fact, the only thing that will exceed
them in size will be the freight rates Mr.. Pen
newill will have to pay for their shipment.
We are sure that the farmers OF this county
would like 70 see some Of the Governors pota-
toes at our coming county fair. We would like
TO see whether Sussex which has been getting
all the good things out Of the earth of late, can
beat New Castle in potatoes.
Senator dupont has manifested so much inter
est in potatoes that he surely must have some
fine potatoes himself. He should match them
against those of the Governor.
Some interested person asks us to esti-
mate the total output OF the Governors six
teen acres We are not prepared to figure on
that but we do believe that if the Legislature
had appointed all the commissions to run things
that were suggested to it, the Governors crop
would be large enough to give the commission
ers potato banquets every day for year. And
if we got into a war with the Spaniards of New
Jersey over that FISH problem, the Governor
could furnish enough potatoes to make the COM
missary of Admiral Anscow's war fleet not want
for provisions.
Delaware farmers certainly interested IN
potatoes THE JOURNAL rejoices. But the
Delaware potato is a hades of substitute for
the Delaware peach7-"Don't yer think
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
Editorial
Opinion
Fate Of Major Minnamascot. =


Fate of Major Minnamascot. ~
New York Sun.
II is not necessary to recall TO the
enlightened political economists Of this
nation how important was the part
played in the last national campaign
by the jackass given TO the Hon. VIII
liam Jennings Bryan Of Lincoln. Neb.,
by the Minnesota State Fair. II is
fresh in mind that the jack was well
coined at Fairview with enthusiasm
and gratitude; that a valorous news
paper correspondent undertook to ride
IL; that this man was thrown inglor-
iously by the symbolical representative
Of Democracy; that Colonel Bryan
eager TO compliment the bestowers of
the gift immortalize the name of the
gentleman whose bravery was tested
on his back, and TO describe properly
the function Of the beast, named it
Major Minnamascot; and that I'm q
moment of prodigal generosity or en-
lightened self-interest the Colonel
offered to give It to the voting pre-
cinct which showed the largest per-
centage OF gain in Democratic ballots
cast at the election.
Major Minnamascot became an in
stitution, totme. Photographs of the
patient beast, articles about IL. allus-
ions 70 IL decorated and embroidered
the newspapers. Then came the cleo
tion. and interest in Colonel Bryan
abated to an alarming extent. We
recollect vaguely that Major Minna-
mascots name appeared in conjunc-
tion with that of some unhappy con-
stituency. I'm the West The jackas.
Isnao
that fatal day in November il ceased
to attract
How completely this once petted anc
lpampered companion of greatness. thi,
! dweller in the warming rays of tn,
spotlight. fell from public esteem ant
luxury we confess we had not known
nor had we cared, until a friend SEN
lus recently the subioined extract from
the Goldheld Tribune Of June %:
THE glory Of the Democratic mul,
has been eclipsed and the Major from
Bryans farm has descended to the fiele
of usefulness by dragging a beer wagor
laround Goldheld. This is hard on pro.
hibition Nebraska. but harder on tn,
mule, which had grown accustomed {,
a life Of ease"
Thus Major Minnamascot. strippe,
l'A tAN tANoANi HhiAiVii bl INC name 50
painstaSingly bestowed-the MINI
for Minnesota, the "a" for agriculture
the mascot for description-is re-
duced to the prosaic and humble tasl
lof dragging beer wagon" through
mining town. getting none of the bee
either. The frolics at Fairview. tn,
lattentions of the great the caresses o
the thoughtful and talkative an,
mighty Of the land. are exchanged foi
the strong and bitter words of thl
brewery driver and the stinging blow
lof a whip welded by base minion o
the corporationists. The pleasant day
lof dreaming and OF rest are past; tn,
harsh realities of life oppress Majo
II is a sad fall, a heartbreaking reve
lation of the inequalities Of life amonl
ljackasses. And Colonel Bryan. Will,
his former companion, inspirer an,
confdent wearily draws the beer Wagon
In the Nevada mining town. preache
Prohibition from the platforms of Ne
braska and looks forward longingl!
and lovingly TO November. 1912.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
BEAUTY CULTURE
Special Offer to Any Woman Who
Wants . Good Complexion.

Wants . Good Complexion.
Here is a very liberal offer that
should interest at least nine women
ont of ten, for fully that proportion
are not proud of their complexion.
A new discovery has been made
that will cure q poor complexion,
give the rosy glow OF youth to the
cheeks. and make pimples, blackheads
and sallow skin a thing OF the past
The word cure" is used advisedly. for
a poor complexion is really a disease,
and needs treatment as much as ner-
vous troubles or rheumatism. Margo
can now be had in tablet form at the
popular price OF SOC. and n. b. Dan
forth offers to refund the money il II
should happen 10 fail to drive away
pimples. blotches, etc, and make the
skin fair and rosy This guarantee
offer itself shows the great virtue Of
Margo, and every women should use
II and get a good complexion in that
way instead of spelling her skin with
external applications.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
BIG POTATOES.

GONE man who keeps his eye on Delaware
- affairs has wondered what has become OF
the Hon. 5. S. Pennewill. The observer said he
had not seen the Governor for some time and
had not read about his doings. The Governor
was here a few days ago being lured to VII
mineton by the delights of an automobile trip
Whether the Governor enjoys automobile riding
as much as his brother does may be question,
but we imagine that he rather likes the good
things + life.
However, if our information Is correct, and
we have 10 doubt of IT, it would take a good
deal to coax Mr.. Pennewil away from Green
wood during these fine days, because the Gov
ernor is right in the fashion. He is up-to-the-
minute and for man in Kent or Sussex coun-
tv to be smart in these days he must be standing
in potato patch. There we hear Mr.. Pennewill
IS holding forth. Potatoes to the front of him,
potatoes behind him, potatoes to the side of him
and potatoes inside Of him, blessing him and di-
gesting in him,
And all the potato bugs about Greenwood
have waltzed over to Georgetown where they
are in mortal conflict, in battle royal, with the
champion singing mosquitoes Of Georgetown.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
With the Paragraphers

Edward Payson Weston who has walked across the
continent his seventy first year Is living refuation
OF the chloroform theory-Chieago Tribune
The tarn may keep Congress in Washngton-by no
means the of citiesthe best part Of the sum-
mer and the country win object that it is thus
being punished for its sins-Baltimore American.
Members o Congress may be disappointed when the
scheduled flights the Wrights do not take place but
the avators are not running vaudeville show. When
they ready they win fly.
seaford seeing snakes in the streets The speakeasy
business is having dire rosults-LaureV Hcgitcr.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
Chatty Stories OF the Day

we 20 believe Thornbury, the wonderful Burn
ing Of the House OF Lords and Commons" which on
Thursday fetched 1850 guneas, almost entirely
painted after the hung the walls of the
Royal Academy. So certain Turner OF himself at
period that he would the exhibition just
iad-in sketch, trusting entirely vanishing days TO
complete the scheme He would arrive at the Academy
early as o'clock IN the morning and be among the
last to leave IN the evening
Unlike Lawrence. who had 10 step back constantly
judge effects Turner would work. say. with his
20 the When Lord Ill., at close quar-
ters. looked the Houses OF Parliament picture he
condemned It nothing but dabs." Catching its magl
cal from just distance. however. he exclaimed
enthusiastically: Painting bless met SO IL Isl"
According 20 Thornbury Turner made a number OF
sketches OF the fire, but produced pictures only
London News.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
AIihrarv For Everv t5.4t6.

WASHINGTON, July 21-There were
1915 persons TO each library and an
average Of 72 bound volumes 10 every
100 persons in the United States in
1905, according TO bulletin issued by
the United States Bureau Of Educa-
tion.
There were 2.2sS libraries reporting
5000 volumes or over. S.343 reporting
1000 volumes or over. but less thar
5000. and about 2.700 reporting les.
than 1000 volumes each in this coun.
try during the past year.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21

The course of Mr.. Beveridge OF Indiana one
nj the insureent Senators who voted against the
Aldrich bill in the Senate. seems to have been
approved by his constituents. When he re-
turned to Indiana great reception was gwen
him under the auspices of the TAFT Club Three
thousand persons attended the meeting and ap-
plauded the Senator as he spoke IN defense oi
his nositon. The vote of Beveridge is all the
more significant from the fact that his term VIII
soon expire and he will be candidate for re-
election A bitter fight will be waged against
him in his own party, not because OF his atti-
tude on the tariff bill but because OF complica-
tions in Indiana over the license question.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
BALTIMORE q OHIO R. B.

Special One Dollar Excursion to Balti-
more, Sunday, July rs.
Special train will leave Wilmington
DelaWare Avenue Station. at $40 A
NJ; Newark at $50 A. NJ Returning,
leave Baltimore, Camden Station. at
$50 z. NJ, Mt. Royal at 6.S5 p. NJ.
Similar excursions August Sth and
22nd.t
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Personal and Pertinent

"non voyage" ideas quickly become stale It is some
thing fresh and that is always wanted. and now
have II from the reliable testimony Of newspaper
woman About three months on her departure for
Spain many baskets and presents of other
sorts but the that the most sensible and sat
sfactory nearly the entire neat little
box containing dozen freshly laid bearing the
interested hens stamp and signature. These she
had cooked each day for herself and her frend.-New
York sun
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
castro's Prayer.

Boston Transcript.
Castro's prayer 20 be permitted 10
die In his native land would probably
be granted could he give satisfactory
assurance that there would be no de-
lay in his utilization of the privilege
once accorded 10 him.
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craba Become Plentiful.

Crabs are becoming plentiful in the
river and already number OF large
catches have been made. It Is little
early for the large crabs yet. although
those caught have been of fair size.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21

Delaware Division OF the Interna-
tional Sunshine Society. Headquarters
room. us Equitable Building, Market
and Ninth streets. Lady in attendance
from nine in the morning until one in
the afternoon. Office hours OF the State
President from one until two D. m,
each day. President General. Mrs.
Cynthia Westover Alden, SO Fifth ave-
nue.. New York. Colors, yellow and
white. Motto. Have you had a kind
ness shown?
Pass it on.
Twas not given to you alone,
Pass 1t On.
Let it travel down the years,
Let 1t wipe another's tears,
Till in heaven the deed appears.
Pass il on.
Delaware State president, Miss Elizabeth
r. Groves. oo4 Van Buren street.
Delaware State color, peac1 1cl< blue.
Delaware State motto. I'VE Serve"
The object Of the International Sun
shine Society is 10 incite its members
to the performance of kind and help.
ful deeds. and thus bring the sunshine
Of happiness into the greatest number
of hearts and homes. All correspond.
once should be addressed to the State
President. Room 715. Equitable Build
ing. All letters requiring an answer
should contain a self-addressed stamp
ed envelope.
All correspondence intended for this
paper should be sent not later than
Monday afternoon to E. May Bacon.
1906 Maryland avenue.
/ ALWAYS LEARNING.
Waste not your precious hours in play
Nought can recall lifes morning;
The seeds now sown viii cheer your way
The Wise are always learning.
Nor think when all school days are Ger
You're bid adieu TO learning;
Life's deepest lessons are in store;
The Meek are always learning.
When strong hope, you first launch forth
A name intent on earning,
scorn not the voice of age and worth;
The Great are always learning.
When right and wrong within you strive,
And passions fierce are burning.
Oh. then your know how. while they live
The Good are always learning.
QUARTERLY MEETING
The quarterly meeting of the Delawar
Division Of the International Sunshine So
ciety was held Wednesday evening in tn
Sunshine e2est Room, No. Ills Equitabl
Building. owing to the illness OF the presl
dent. Miss Elizabeth Groves. the vice
president Miss Reba Smith. presided. TIL
meeting opened with the Sunshine prayer
after which the following branches re
sponded to roll call: Delaware, Ol
: Swedes. Coreopsis, Cynthia Helpers. BE
Hive. Pennewill. and Sunlower The mir
p utes Of the last quarterly meeting and {
r subsequent meetings we're read and the r.
port OF treasurer showed a balance {
r eighty-three cents in the treasury on Jun
r 22nd. Arrangements were also discusse
for the New Castle County Fair. SUI
sinners will have a rest room on n
% grounds and home made candles Will
sold. A committee Of Mrs. Sawin' Mr.
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cYNrHIA HELPERS.

The Cynthia Helpers Branch met a. the
home Of Mrs. Florence jackson, Tuesday
evening, July 1S. Eight members reported
TO roll call. All reports we're good and the
work OF the branch progressing. All mem
bers were asked to attend the picnic at
Eden Park on July IS for good time.
Through the kindness of Mrs. jackson a
pleasant social hour was enjoyed. There
were several piano selections by Miss
Myrtle jackson. The next meeting viii be
held at the home Of Mrs. Cathcart, 1913
Pine street, Tuesday evening, August Il.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
BALTIMORE a OHIO r. R.

One Dollar to Baltimore and Return,
Sunday, July 25.
Special train will leave Wilmington,
Delaware Avenue Station. at $40 a. NJ,
Newark at $50 A. NJ. Returning, leave
Baltimore. Camden Station. at $50 P.
NJ; Mt. Royal at SIS P. NJ Similar ex-
cursions August sth and 22nd.s
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The railroad companies are preparing for
revival of business in earnest and Mr.. Hill. the
railroad magnate, thinks that freight cars will
soon be at "a premium. 1t is either feast or a
famine in Industry, but as had famine for
long tine no one would object to the feast
Evening journal., 1909-07-21

The United Publishers Associa-
iIou OF New York City has lnvestl-
GATED, and oertlfles to, the clrou-
istlon Of this publication. These
facts have been eStabllsheo, anu
guaranteed to advertisers.
No. "a UzzSas110Skhe
rntsctu
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SUNSHINE OUTING.

The Cynthia Helpers Branch of the Sun
shine Society enjoyed pleasant afternoon
outing at Eden Park on Thursday, July
Is. A large number Of the members being
present. The time was spent in games,
song and recitations. Luncheon was served
at o'clock and later ice cream and cake.
After viewing the beautiful sunset all re-
turned to their homes feeling benefited by
the Sunshine outing.
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MONEY NEEDED.

Just now our special mission is to start
a subscription to raise money to send a
man to the hospital He is sick and unable
TO work. At the University of Pennsyl-
vania Hospital they told him they could
cure him, but not being a resident OF
Pennsylvania he must pay one dollar a
day. He has a wife and family of four
children. One OF the children. on acconnt
of lack OF proper nourishment is unable
TO walk. The mother left her family and
went TO work in a mill, doing her house
work before and after working hours.
Through overwork she is sick in bed. Now
does it not seem to you that it will be
helping both man and wife IL We will all
give just little to help this case OF
course the different branches are all help
ing. but this is a great undertaking. II
your donations is a few dollars or just a
few cents please let us have II right away
so we can see our way clear to help this
man. Send them 10 the Sunshine rest room
marked Hospital" and we will see that
our treasurer receives It.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21
WILMINGTON STORE: 7O1 Market ST., Cor. 7lh

Frazier and Miss Lucy Primrose was ap-
pointed TO arrange with the Violet Rays
to take charge Of the sale OF candy.
The members are very anxious to secure
a piano fNr the rest room. Persons desiring
to assist in this respect, either by dona-
tion or otherwise, are asked to call 2l56A.
After the adjournment Of the meeting
the Sunshiners were invited to St. An
drew's Church to partake Of refreshments
served by Brandywine Camp. woodmen OF
America. The Rev. Hubert w. Wells sang
by request, MY Rosary"
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OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS

The United Pub
fishers Association
through its Presi-
dent. Mr.. Arthur
l<oppell has ex-
a M / n e q THE
JOURNALS cir
cuiation and Mr..
Koppell offers 70
wager 1000 Of his
own money, and
undertake 10 prove
that THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL
has the largest
paid circulation of
lany paper printed
In Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21

o. when we are journOing through the
murky night and the dark woods OF al
Fiction and sorrow, It is something TO md
here and there a spray broken or leafy
stem bent down with the tread of Christ 5
foot and the brush Of lis hand as he
passed.
The bees Of the Bee Hive Branch viii
swarm along the banks Of the Delaware
river at Pennsgrove during the week OF
July 10. They will be pleased TO see any
OF their friends who may desire to call
U-O-0
DO the duty that lies nearest thee.
The next is already clearer.
Evening journal., 1909-07-21

81 believe they play tennis Just to
get TO spoon"
ct hadn't noticed It"
@Just listen to him call 80 love ard
notice the decided pause he puts be-
tween the two s."-Kansas City
Times.
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York once: eO4 Cambridge Building, Corner Fifth
Avenue and
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chicago once: sli Boyce Building.
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