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Evening journal., 1909-05-03
Curtains Of Rurlsn

Ordinary burlap Of the potato sack
and the cotton bale. may be used with
most artistic and satisfying effect in
the home.
Artists have realized this for years,
in the decorations of their studios.
Burlap may be bought for eight
cents a yard, and it comes in very
pleasing colors.
The coarser the weave, the better
Curtains for doorways. bookshelves
and the drapery curtains OF windows
are particularly good in this material.
Such curtains are much added "a
by bit of handwork. in the form of
hemstitching along the top and bot
tom.
Since the material is coarse and
loosely woven the threads may be
readily drawn, and the needlewOrk will
be comparatively simple.
The openwork should be about an
inch wide, on a three-inch hem.
It looks best usually when used on
top and bottom, although many peo-
pie prefer Il around the bottom, and
up the side on the inner edge
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
Queer Cases of JiIt.

A well known novelist was once int
ed by a girl who took exception to the
inadequate punishment meted out to
one Of his fictitious villains. She de-
clared that as he regarded vice with
80 lenient an eye he must himself be
at heart a reprobate and unworthy Of
true love and that she must request
that their acquaintance cease.
An eminent lawyer in his younger
days met with a similar mishap. The
lady to whom he was engaged. chanc-
ing to hear that he had delivered
most skillful though futile speech in
defense Of an arrant rogue, wrote,
saying that she must decline to know
one who could thus strive to specious-
ly excuse crime. In return he pleaded
the exigencies Of the profession, but In
vain. The lady was obdurate and soon
afterward, by the strange irony Of
fate, married a man who was ulti-
mately convicted of gross fraud. main
ly through the forensic eloquence Of
her former lover.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03

Made up in white French batiste this
dainty frook is dressy enough for any
occasion. The fuliness OF the front and
back OF the waist portion is distributed
IN groups OF small tuclks, three 70 each
group. stitched to yoke depth in front
and to the waist line IN the back, the
center Of the front being gathered 10 a
band OF the material. hand-embroidered
with white mercerized cotton. The
square Dutch neck is finished with inser-
tion and edging OF Valenclennes lace,
similar insertion and edsing finishing the
three-quarter sleeves and trimming the
full skirt This skirt Is attached to the
waist, under a belt OF the material. trim
med with the insertion, the rufie which
finishes the lower edge being trimmed
to match The pattern is in 4 sixes-6 to
Il years. For girl Of 10 years the dress
requires 3x yards OF material q inches
wide. 2E yards 80 inches wide. or PA
yards A inches wide. with ~ yards Of
insertion and SIS yards OF edging.
Price OF pattern, 10 cents.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
Maseaani,s Royal Critic.

Mascagni. the famous composer,
was once asked to entertain the royal
court in Rome. He did so and de-
lighted his audience. When he finished
playing he started a conversation with
n little princess who had stood near
the piano during the recital and had
shown every sign Of deep interest. As
a matter of fact. she had been In
structed by her mother to say, II any
question should be asked, that Mas
cagni was the greatest musician in
Italy"
The composer asked her which Of
the great living masters she liked best,
and the proud mother turned toward
the child to hear the pretty little
speech which had been taught her.
Instead of the compliment came the
whitening remark:
"There are no great masters living,
They are all dead"
The musician gave a little start and
then said:
''Your excellency. permit me TO con
gratulate you. You are the most truth
ful critic in Europe"
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
BROOKS AND JONES
In SECOND DEBATE

GEORGETOWN. Del. May 3-Super-
intendent of Sussex County Schools
John ID. Brooks has accepted the chal-
lenge Of George II. Jones, of Milton,
10 again debate the question of the
consolidation of rural schools, and
Jones is once more happy and hope
full The question is one that is at
present puzzling the County Board of
Education. and nearly every farmer is
interested In IL.
At the first debate. held in Milton,
hundreds Of farmers were on hand, and
saw their champion, Jones, defeated.
Since then Jones has claimed that the
judges We're biased in their decision.
The debate will be held In Glendale
with three judges, two Of whom must
be farmers.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
ominous.


When Julia. Mrs. Blanks maid Of all
work, came to her mistress and gave
notice" because she was going to be
married, Mrs. Blank said:
'You know. Julia. that marriage is a
pretty serious thing"
"Yes'm." replied Julia, "but not git
tin married is a more serious thing
sometimes. don't you thinkf Anyhow,
it'll be as serious for him as 1t is for
me il we don't git along all right But
then, as you say, gittin' married is
about the seriousest piece Of bizness a
body can ingage in, an mebbe am a
fool an mebbe he's bigger one.
There's no tellin'. It's a turrible sol
emn thing. as 1 reckon you've found
out by this time Like enough I'll sip
sorrow, but so viii he. That's one
comfort Free Press.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
DAILY HEALTH HINT
cmsrd Aoainst Sewer Gas.

All plumbing fixtures are provided with
trans. the water contained therein being
The only bar to sewer gas entering the
house at that point Water will evaporate
in the course Of time. Never abandon the
use of fixture entirely unless waste
pipes are sealed up, or make II point to
run water at that fixture once a week.
Otherwise your house may be full OF
sewer gas without your knowledge Of the
fact.-Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
DELAWARE'S SONS
AT SHAD DINNER

The Delaware Society of Philadelphia
gave its annual shad dinner in the Coun-
try Club on Saturday night. Many guests
came from Philadelphia. w. s. +.
Shields, a brother Of A. l. $. Shields,
the noted lawyer Of Philadelphia. pre-
sided as toastmaster In a witty manner.
Speeches weer made by Judge Norris
s. Barrett and Colonel Alexander l..
Colesberry OF the Delaware Society Of
Philadelphia. by Colonel Lewis b Nor
row. Herbert n. Ward State Senator
George W. Sparks and former Senator
l. Heisler Ball and others.
The dinner was most delightful and IL
was decided to have a dinner Of Delaware
shad annually.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
shakespearsan Lecture.

Mrs. Hannibal A. Williams viii give
a recital Of "As You Like IT, in the
Wilmington High School Auditorium,
on Thursday evening under the aus
pices OF the faculty. Many invitations
have been issued and there will no doub
be large attendance. Mrs. Williams
was heard at the New Century Club a
short time ago.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
:-:WOMANKIND:-: =:

may be Of dark blue silk heavily braided
in scrolls of quilted silk in the same shade.
and tiny tassels. The long close sleeves
need not be too tight fitting. They can
really be quite loose IL only they reflect
the outline OF the arm.
White and black lace. too, will be used
for making bows on dressy hats in place
of ribbon. The jet spangled lace is par
ticularly fetching for trimming the all
black hat.
Pearls promise to be used more and
more as hair ornaments. Whether in
bochons. in strings or hlets, they are
sought by many.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
Raker Huher Va Hurt.

George II. Huber. a baker Of No.
SOC Washington street is confined to
his bed as the result of an accident that
occurred Saturday on his farm, near
Newark During the terrific wind
storm Huber was IN his stable looking
after his horses. The big door blew
open. and while trying TO close IL the
wind tore II from the hinges. and II
fell upon him. Huber was crushed to
the ground. and employees had 20 lift
the door from him. He injured a nerve
i'm his hip and will be laid up for some
time.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
You Can Do 1t I!

When you have anything to sell, just re-
member that the time and trouble it takes to
sell it is worth money, too. The more time
and trouble it takes to sell thing, the less
you make on it unless you add to the price.
Now, isn't it better to put fair price on it
in the first place and sell it in the quickest
time and with the least trouble, ,---by putting
it on sale in the market-place of the Munni-
makers, the busy, little enterprising classified
ads in "The Evening Journal" Square
deal---good value---fair price---benefit for
the buyer---profit for the seIer-these are
the reasons why the "JournaI" ads are read
so actively, used so steadily, y,-and they are
growing every day in number and interest.
Whether you're offering your time and skill,
or goods, or property,-put fair price on
the thing you want to SELL write a short,
plain statement of your offer-put it among
the other busy, attractive journal" ads
and you can be a Munnimaker, too.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
sI.hop Monaahan at chs.ssrsown.

Bishop John ]. Monaghan. of the
Catholic Diocese OF Wilmington. had a
busy day at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Chestertown yesterday. At
the 10 o'clock mass the children OF
the church received their first Holy
Communion. and at the evening SER
vices were confirmed by the Bishop.
who was assisted in the services by
Fathers McKenney. McGoldrick and
Temple.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
Y.IlovV pereh for Brandvwine.

Nineteen cans of yellow perch fry.
aggregating nearly 100000 fish. have
been placed in the Brandywino creek
and its tributaries. near West Chester,
within the past few days, by wardens
Of the Chester County Fish and Game
Association. the fry being obtained from
the state hatcheries.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
worshipsr's Death HaIts Services.

the Methodist Protestant Church were
brought abruptly to a close when Mrs.
Sarah Cole, one OF the most active
members in the church. threw up her
hands and, with gasp, expired. She
was IS years old.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
M. MeBride 10 Leave Nav q.

The Rev. Hugh +. Mcbride. pastor
Of White Clay Creek Presbyterian
Church. has notified his congregation
that he would leave on May %, hav-
ing accepted the call to Disston Mem
orial church. Tacony, Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
pIoma ID Molels Nod.

Although on a farm for 80 years,
William Walker, OF Bear station,
plowed up a mole's nest on Saturday
for the nrst time in his experience. The
nest contained the mother and 13 young
the former escaping.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
pireetors' meetino.

The monthly meeting OF the directors
OF the Minquadale Home Will be held
at the home this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03

To obtain this pattern or any O.
the others heretofore described in
THE JOURNAL. III out the follow
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JOURNAL, Fourth and SLipley
streets. Wilmington. Delaware.
Evening journal., 1909-05-03
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The Washington times., 1909-08-22
I'M RESSIYE SERVICES
MARK INSTALLATION
Rev. DR.. Hubert R. Johnson
Given Charge of Chevy
Chase Church.

Members of the Chevy Chase Presby-
terlan Church and their friends. repre-
senting many of the prominent oOngre-
cations i'm Washington, gathered in .he
Public Library this afternoon 10 witness
the installation of the new pastor, the
Rev DIT Hubert Rex Johnson.
The Rev. W, ID. Moss, pastor of
Washington Heights Presb yterian
Church, is scheduled TO preach the ser
mon. The cha rye to the congregation
win be delivered by the Rev. DIT Donald
Macleod, pastor OF the First Presby-
terrain Church The Rey. Dr. John Ches-
ter will be the presiding minister. He
viii deliver the charge to the pastor and
read the installation service.
The coming of the new pastor marks
an epoch in the growth of the Chevy
chase Church. 1t is only a few years
Old, but is already one of the most in
hueutial churches in the Washington
district. It's membership is not large,
but its membership includes manv men
prominent in the affairs of the Pres
bytery.
A new church building is thc project
the congregation is now working on
Tho pastor and the c0ngr agaJjon are
confident that work will be begun within
a few months.
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT
LIFE BEHIND THE BARS.

An English vagabond of literary
spirit recently wrote panegyric on the
comforts of the ordinary Jail He says
that in them is the peace and quiei and
freedom from interruption so many fine
souls desire. There he finds good meals
and a restful couch at night after a
meditstise day spent viewing the r5Yer
Landscape from his boudoir.
This is "a dangerous doctrine to the
community Some mad mobs Of men
viii be storming these citadels of in
dolenee. The guards viii have TO be
on the outside 10 keep people out in
stead OF on the inside to keep them in.
Crime will flourish and picking Il pocket
will be but the preliminary to joining
the leisure class. Overcrowding viii
inevitably result. and then the jails
viii be investigated by the tenement
house commission. Prospectuses viii
be issued and tramps will pass along
the word as to superior sccommoda-
tons
Perhaps the solution lies in making
The Washington times., 1909-08-22

an annual event, and if the economy
which marked the maneuvers just clos
ed is maintained, there is no reason why
they should not be. If. as the officers
say, the entire cost viii be kept inside OF
100000 the work was well worth the
outlay and there should be no DISPOSE
tion on the part OF Congress to pre-
vent the appropriation of sums which
viii permit the regular troops to work
out these actual problems each year in
different parts of the country.
General Wood made one statement
to the effect that Massachusetts, could
do as it pleased in molding its mill
tary establishment; that is, there would
be no Justification for insisting that the
State develop its cavalry even though
it was demonstrated that that branch
of the militia was more valuable than
light artillery.
No one viii question the right of the
State to maintain authority over its
troops. Neither can it be fairly sup
posed that the State officers would re
fuse to consider recommendation made
by the War Department. The militia
remains under control of the State un-
til such time as it is mustered into the
ranks of the army 1t must not be for
gotten. however. that this Government
is now doing its utmost TO make the
militia an efficient body OF soldiers. In
doing so millions of dollars of the Gov
ernment's money is being expended and
viii continue to be expended. 1t would
stem useless to continue these appro-
priations from time to time unless
there is a disposition on the part OF
the State authorities TO organize their
troops so that they viii do the greatest
amount of good in time of need. It is
not enough TO depend upon a oontinu-
anee of harmonious relations between
State and Federal officials.
These sham battles are far more
serious than the annual encampments
of State troops, and if the Govern
ment is to continue to spend its
money in the development of the mili-
tia it should have some rights in d.
reeting the improvement in the militia.
This might be done by writing into
the militia appropriation bill the neces-
sary authority, but in all probability
the best way to solve the problem
would be the creation of board of
officers composed of regulars and vol
unteers, which would solve these prob
lews as they arise and which would
carry out in practical manner the
lessons of the mimic wars.
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
OUR OLD FRIEND, THE DE-
MURRER, IN GRAVE DANGER.

Sorrowful news, this, that comes
hurting over the wires TO the effect
that the demurrer may have to 60. It
would be a lonesome world indeed if no
lawyer could arise in court, brandish
a demurrer, and get the proceedings
STAYED of for a few weeks or months,
possibly years. What would the aver
age judge, sitting in solemn session
over a court, do if he were not kept in a
state of continual expectancy that q
few demurrers would be thrown at
him. A lawsuit would hardly be worth
listening to.
But, despite these things, it looks as
if the demurrer were coming to the
end of its long road. It has long been
one of the chief expedients resorted to
for purposes of delay and to ssoi4 the
trial of a case on its merits. Five of
the New York supreme court justices.
as a committee, have reported in favor
of number of reforms in legal pro
eedure. All these reforms are ealcu-
lated to do away with needless delays
in the disposition of cases. The most
important recommendation is in effect
that the demurrer be wiped out by the
process Of including it IN the answer so
that the objections TO trying a case and
the trial proper can be given considera-
ton at one sitting, and the trial can
proceed without killing time if the OBJ
iections are unsound.
The reform proposed is one to be en-
couraged. It is understood President
Taft is favorable to it, and in a gen
eraI way to the idea of simplifying
legal procedure and minimizing the
laws delays, so lat the poor man or
the man of moderate means can get JUS
tice without having to sell his house
and furniture to pay lawyers fees.
The quick adjustment of legal diff
ferences would be a genuine boon to
the public. 1t would not even hurt
the lawyers, except those Of an inferior
class. Doubtless the lawyers them
selves SIS a whole would welcome the
change II is certain it would be vel
coined IN the business world. Let the
demurrer and some OF the other
ancient and wornout Usages Of the law
b. laid upOn the shelf.
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
LESSONS OF THE LATE WAR
IN MASSACHUSETTS.

The mimic warfare Is over, bat if
the lessons which it taught are to be
fruitful, the Government and the State
of Massachusetts, have only begun work
upon the problems which were devel-
oped during the days the troops were
engaged in sham battle.
General Wood has made some OBJ
servations which should receive the
serious consideration Of State and ma
ton He sees the need OF more cavalry
and iess artillery in that section Of the
country. If subsequent study proves
the correctness Of the generals Observa-
tions, then Massachusetts should i'm
lnediately set about TO strengthen that
branch Of its military arm which viii
prove most effective These sham bat
ties are the best training that could be
devised for the development of the
regulars and volunteers. but they VIII
be entirely nullifed unless both the
State and nation are guided by the OBJ
senations of officers skilled in the art
Of warfare. If the maneuvers demon
strate the necessity Of enlarging the
force Of cavalry, as appears 10 be the
ease in Massachusetts,. the State mill
tia authorities should undertake to
develop its volunteer troops along lines
which meet that requirement
There Is another task before the
State officials. Official statements are
10 the effect that the maps Of the
country in which the battles were
fought were defective and misleading.
That is a defect which offers no diff
iiculties TO remedy. and il is important
that the corrections be made at once.
II is impossible to suppose that a com
handing officer has an intimate knowi-
edge of every stretch of country in
which he might be called upon to as
semble his troops lie must rely upon
the maps of the country in which he
is operating, and if they prove to be
faulty. the cost, in actual warfare,
would be difficult 20 estimate.
II the hopes Of the army officers are
realized, these sham battles viii be
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
MAIL TRAIN PLUNGES
OFF BURNING BRIDGE
Fall Seriously Injuries Engineer
and Mail Clerk-PaSSen-
gers Unhurt

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug 22.-Seriously
injuriIlg Engineer Gillette and mail
clerk, the mail and baggage cars of the
south-5ound Spokane Fails and North
ern Pacific passenger train plunged
early today through a burning trestle
two miles south of Dart's Siding The
rest If the train remained on the track.
The arcident occurred while the train
was rounding a curve. Smoke from
brush fires prevented the engineer see
ing the bridge was on fire until too late
The engine ran clear across before the
bridge broke, letting the baggage and
mail cars drop into the ravine. Two
passenger cars were left standing on the
brink above. All the passengers es-
capped safely.
The Washington times., 1909-08-22
POLICE WON'T SERVE
WARRANT ON SAILOR
Massachusetts, Officials Satisfied
With Verdict of Naval Court in
Williams Case.

BOSTON. Mass, Aug. 22-The State
police viii make no attempt now "a
serve a warrant WHICH they have on
David Williams. the Negro mess attens-
ant OF the battleship Vermont. who was
found not guilty by a naval court Of
causing the death Of a feilow-mess al
tendant as the result Of a boxing match.
The State police are satisfied with the
verdict rendered by the naval boaFd
and believe that the evidence introduced
would not be sufficient 10 bring WIZ
liams to Massachusetts for trial on
like charge.
Soon after the boxing match. whicl
took place at Provincetown, when IL was
alleged Williams killed his eOmrade, the
state police sWOre out a warrant Tor
Williams arrest. This warrant was
never served, and he was allowed 20
be taken 20 Hampton Roads. where the
trial by the naval board found him not
guilty.
The Washington times., 1909-08-22

T,Eenty-three, Several Part
Indian, Inspecting
Metropolis.

NEW YORK. Aug. 22-Twentv-tbree
girls from Oklahoma. several with IN
dian blood in their veins. Invaded the
metropolis when the Mallory liner. sa-
bine arrived here from Galveston. They
came TO spend a week inspecting the
city.
Many of them answered to Indian
names. Among them are Misses Sha-
panas zee. Pa-hus-ka. Chufnk Chumba
and Others descended from the Cherc-
kee, Usage, Chickasaw and other Ia
tons.
But they came uudecorated with paiat
and they wore no feathers. Instead
they we're attired in gowns OF the lat
est modes and they were fully aeauainf-
ed with all the latest styles Of dress.
They also had read of the coming Paris
fashions md we're lust dying" as one
Of them said. TO take q look inside some
fashionable millinery stores
Shapenashee, vino is better known as
Miss Elizabeth Orme, was the life or
the party on the way up She managed
70 send Miss Bessie Bell on q search
throughout the shin for an imaginary
telephone, as she told Miss Bell she had
been called up
The entire party is under the chap
er0nage OF Mr.. and Mrs C. T. Sturm.
They VIII visit Coney Island Ellis FISH,
and. Central Park. the Bronx ZoO and
many other points. deVOtlng a DAY 30
each One day viii he spent in the
metropolitan Museum of Art
A. ". Pyes agent Of the Mallory line.
met the Sabine at Quarantine In a ting
with welcoming party on board