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Evening journal., 1909-02-25
COUNTY ROADS AND TOWNS.

HOUNTY ENGINEER JAMES WILSON
- in a communication to the Levy Court
points out that the funds for county road inn
provement may be impaired by the incorporation
of small settlements in the county which
now pay a share of the road taxes The engi-
ncer thinks that the undue extension of town
limits should be guarded against This is
matter worth considering. 1t is not, however
to be expected that villages desiring ncorpo-
ration shall be prevented from securing such in
corporation.
The suggestion that such towns be required
TO prepare maps giving the complete boundaries
Of their territories is good The county would
know then Just how the county roads are af-
fected
Mr. Wilson'S advice that the Levy Court look
after it's own interests before the Legislature
should be followed In the rush of the closing
hours of the Legislature many undesirable bills
may be put through merely because no one is
on the spot to state objections if there be any.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
shakespearean Reading.

OF a recital OF Shakespeare's "A VIM
ter's Tale" which will be given in the
New-Century Club on Thursday evening
next by Mrs Hannibal A. Williams.
President Henry L. southwiclx. of Boston.
a gentleman who is well-known in this
city. wrote:
II wish to thank you for the pleasure
afforded me by your Interpretation of A
Winters Tale II seemed to me that you
had shown rare judgment and skill in the
adaptation and arrangement OF the play,
and were most felicitous in the critical
comments with which you illumined OBJ
scure portions OF text and set forth depths
Of character and latent motives OF ac-
ton which only the keen student Of
Shakespeare recognizes. Your dramatic
Interpretation abounded in excellencies
and lacked neither in humor, pathos, var
iety, repose. power. nor the temperance
which should give smoothness. 1 am glad
of the opportunity 70 express the delight
which / shared in common with your
other hearers. and TO compliment you
upon your success"
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Thursday, February 25, 1909
SECRETARY WILSON.

THE HON JAMES WILSON is to remain
i In the Taft cabinet for some months, at
lleast. For while it was reported that he
would not be continued, but the friends of the
secretary have been so busy that now reports
agree that he will remain. Secretary Wilson is
desirous Of making record as long time
holder of cabinet position.
There Is no reason why he should not remain
lat the head of the Agricultural Department.
Mr.. Taft would have 10 search far and wide to
secure a more capable man. For twelve years
Mr.. Wilson has been chief of the Agricultural
Department and he has let the country know
that he has been "on the job"
The department has spent about fifteen mil
lions annually in carrying on experimental re-
searches and Investigations that have been of
great benefit to the farmer and the country at
large. So far as the government is concerned,
the agricultural interests have been advanced.
Coincident with the term of Secretary Wilson
it has happened-and with great pleasure TO the
secretary-that farming as a profitable occupa-
ton has been greatly improved Prices of agri-
cultural products have reached a level hardly
dreamed Of a few years ago even by optimists.
Grain and the staple products bring in larger re-
turns than for many wears. Here in Delaware
the higher price of grain has benefited or farm
crs and this is reflected in the advance in the
value of land. Farm lands in MANY parts of the
lower counties have increased, at least one-third
in value. Naturally with so prosperous con-
dition of the farming community. the secretary
who has these matters next to his heart would
like to continue in the position that he has filled
for so many years.
Mr.. Wilson was cabinet selection made by
President Mckinley. A native of Scotland he
came TO this country more than fifty years ago
and went to central Iowa where he grew up on
a farm, became interested in politics and was
elected member of the Legislature and after
wards a member OF Congress. Retiring from
Congress he was appointed director of the eN-
pertinent station of the State College OF Iowa
where he displayed such ability that his work at
tracted the attention Of Mr.. Mckinley. 1t did
not take that President long to decide on Mr.
Wilson as the man for Secretary of Agriculture
Mr.. Wilson has "made good" He has es-
tablished an efficient organization, perhaps, the
best in the world, for the promotion OF the agri-
cultural interests. That his work has been ap-
preciated was shown by the warm commenda-
tons he received from farmers in all parts of the
country who earnestly urged Mr.. Taft to keep
Mr.. Wilson in the cabinet
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
With the Paragraphers

The an-kssing crusaders may be right. but the
latory greetings and partings OF Edward VII and tho
Kaiser have pleased England and Germany-New York
World.
An Atchison woman decided to give Dutch lunch for
her husband and a half-dozen men friends. So she
bought pint bottles OF beer half loaf Of rye
bread angel's-food cakes and box Of chocolates
Atchson Globe.
New Jersey has opened a night school for convicts.
What that needs night and day school TO teach
It's citizens how not 20 start rustsAwaukee Sentinel
In his willingness to fight anybody Mr. Jack Johnson
be the Bob Lafollete Of his race-Denver Re
publican.
We Informed that Nlr Bryans lecturing tours will
bring him 100000 this year. Why blame him for not
being elected Chicago Inter Ocean.
In days it is nearly convenient for our
great be born in log cabins as was 100 years
ago.-Chcago Tribune.
Senator Knox the only VINO practi-
cay elected cabinet Office by both houses OF Con-
gress but century ago Secretary Gallatn was prac-
ticay elected by the Senate 70 remain in the Cabinet
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
HIGHER PAY FOR LEGISLATORS.

nNE measure before the Legislature which
- has no serious public support is the pro-
posa to double the pay of the members of the
General Assembly. This matter has not been
discussed to any extent by the legislators al
though the thing started at the session OF the
last Legislature and must be approved by the
present body in order to become effective as
constitutional amendment
Our constitution was prepared by able men
and the organic law should not be changed un-
less there is good reason for such action No
such reason is apparent in the present attempt
to double the pay of the General Assembly's
members. Lately in Delaware there has been a
general stir chiefly and perhaps solely by those
interested to advance the pay Of public officials
and thereby increase the expenses and bur
dens of the taxpayers No one seems to make
valid arguments for these proposed increases.
They just say salaries are too low. No claim is ad-
xanced that greater efficiency would be secured
by higher pay because such acclaim would be a
reflection upon the efficiency OF the present Of
flee holders There may be instances in which
the present holders OF public Offices are under
paid, but such rare.
| 1t must be remembered that no person is called
Upon to serve as a member of the Legislature
Those who become candidates for election to
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
ASKSFUNDSTO
ON CONSUMPTION

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. Feb. 25- Strong pleas
were made to the House yesterday af-
ternoon in behalf OF the bin introduced
by Representative Janvier to establish
the state tuberculosis Commission and
TO appropriate $4,000 annually for a
systematic war on consumption. Ad-
dresses were made in advocacy Of the
measure by Dr. Peter w. Tomlinson.
DR. Albert Robin and Miss Emily p.
Bissell of Wilmington, and Or. John J..
Black of New Castle. All pointed out
the good already accomplished through
the efforts Of the Delaware Anti
tuberculosis Society, Notwithstanding
that the society's efforts have been
limited by lack Of sufficient funds. With
state aid, such as is contemplated by
Mr.. Janvier's BILL the speakers pre-
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Chatty Stories Of the Day

Marriages in Springfield. Ill, up TO tho time Of Lin
coins wedding had been rather informal affairs His
with the fun Episcopal service Among the bridegrooms
friends who gathered in the church Thomas c.
Browne OF the justices Of the Supreme Court Judge
Browne "old timer" He had ben on the bench
from the bcgnning-a quaint rough. curious char
acter. He stood close beside Lincoln during the mar
rage.
Old Parson Dressar in his canoncal robes was per-
forming the ceremony In exceedingly solemn and inn
pressive manner. He handed the ring Lincoln who
placed IL the brides finger repeated the for
mua, with this ring thee wed. with all my worldly
goods thee endow."
This struck the old Judge and he cried out
loudly enough 70 be heard by every one
God gracious Lincoln. the statute fixes all thati~
The unexpected Interruption utter absurditv
completely upset the old parson. who had sense
OF the ridiculous. and IL sono minutes before no
could proceed.-Youth's Companion.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Friday, February rs, 1909

Il
Five oak and walnut bedroom suites, 3
fine parlor suites upholstered I'm silk,
plush. verona and gobelin tapestry: 10
couches I'm leather and verona. . folding
wire couches, 2 sideboards extension
tables. SO hiSh-back dining chairs. cane
and wood seQts, % fancy iron beds in
pink. blue and white; 3 solid brass beds.
20 fine mattresses In felt. cotton and
husk: wardroaSs. odd bureaus. mahogany
and oak chie5niers. cook stoves, 100 fine
pictures. 80 quartered OAK rockers, bed
ding and table linen. blankets, bed
spreads. dozen sheets dozen pillow
cases, towels 800 yards table linen in
sizes from 2is 10 Z yards in length, 81
CARPETS. MATING AND LIMO
I.EUMS-500 yards of new misflt carpets,
stair carpets, 500 yards of fancy Japanese
mating COO yards OF linoleum. rugs, etc.
Dishes, silverware, clocks, bric-a-brac,
etc
The above goods arc nearly all new and
arc consigned TO us from Philadelphia
parties to be sold regardless Of cost at
this sale. This is a good opportunity
for parties going TO housekeeping or re-
furnishing to get some fine bargains.
stock open for inspection evening before
sale and morning OF sale. Goods pur-
ased al this sale will be stored free of
charge until March 18th, 1909
You make the bid. your price IS ours"
STIDlfAM x SON. Auctioneers.
d. & a Phone 555. Established tSe~.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Personal and Pertinent

BY direction of President Roosevelt Secretary of War
Wright issued instructions to Gen Marshall Chief
Of Engineers arm. take the necessary steps
to restore of Jefferson Davis Secretary OF
war to the Cabin John Bridge This is a large single
span stone bridge about miles above
ington, built while Jef Davis Secretary OF
war In 1862 his erased from the tablet
the bridge the suggestion of Gausha Grow
then Speaker House Of Representatives because
of the fact that had elected President the
Confederate For many years Confederate
ties have endeavored TO have the name restored.
The finest collection of walking sticks IN the world Is
that owned by King Edward OF England and which he
has spent many years in acquiring One the prizes
the collection stick fashioned branch OF the
Boscobe IN which Charles II hid after the battle Of
Worcester This a favorite Of Queen Victoria
and was always by in the latter years OF her
life. She had a small Indian idol set in the head as
hande-Chicago Tribune
Evening journal., 1909-02-25


BY Mr. Welch. to change the name
Of Charles Lumb to Charles Lumb Rob-
ertson
Among the bills passed by the House
were:
House bill exeinpting property Of coli
lege fraternities from county and munl-
cipal tax.
House bill providing that three Of
the Now Castle County Levy Court
men next to be elected shall be for two
year terms and their SUCCESSORS for
four-year terms, so that there always
may be holding over members.
House bills for the protection OF
CLAIMS and Holsters.
House bill providing that State ap-
propriations to the various State de-
partments shall be kept IN the Stale
treasury and paid OUT only as war
rants are presented.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
BOOM FOR statesmen.
Thousands of Young Men viii be
Needed This sbrina.

With the return OF prosperity every
business house viii require more
salcsmen, and according TO views eX-
pressed by a manufacturer. who en-
cages over a hundred statesmen. it will
be hard work to get men TO MI the
thousands OF positions.
Manufacturers nowadays are de-
manding young men and those who
have been trained in modern salesman
ship have the preference.
There is a School of Salesmanship
in Rochester. n. Y. that has success
fully trained thousands of young men
IN salesmanship and secured them
good positions. The methods OF this
school are so simple that any young
man Of ordinary education can master
the subject in a few weeks.
This school is known as the Brad
street System, and any reader OF this
paper who Is interested. should send
today for their new book. entitled:
How 10 Succeed as a Salesman" The
book Is free. II YOU want TO be grad
uated In salesmanship before the big
spring demand. write today to the
Bradstreet System. 100 Cornw~ll Build
49, R>~Ja@@f@s. ~ y
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Fiften Chickens Stolen.

William Campbell, OF Montrose, had ff.
teen hens stolen on Saturday night They
were just beginning to pay for their win
ter's Keep as they were laying over fouI
dozen Of eggs a week.
II is thought that the theft was commit
ted by the Eleventh street gang. The po-
lice made a number OF arrests and -four
Of the men are now in the workhouse. The
police searched i've houses beyond Elev-
enth street bridge ana found lots Of feath-
ers in the places visited but only two
chickens. These were without feathers
and could not be identified
There went so many dead chickens to
one house that the boarders became
afraid.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Grip and Chronic Bronchitis Cured

Mr.. and Mrs. Christian
GeisIer, of 3434 A Street,
Philadelphia, Pa, have
just celebrated their goI-
den wedding. Mr.. Geisler
has been cured of chronic
bronchitis, Mrs. GeisIer
of grip and indigestion
by Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey.
Mr.. Geisler, like thousands
of others who have been cured
by Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey,
is glad to tell of it, so that
others who are sick may know
of this great medicine.
MIR. Geisler writes: Il had very bad
case of chronic bronchitis. After trying
other remedies was cured by Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey. My wife had grip
and indigestion and is being rapidly re-
stored to health by Duffy's Pure Malt
Whiskey. We can see a daily improve
ment in her. We have been married
over fifty years. Isend you this testi-
monial with pleasure as l wish Others
to be benefited by Duhy's Pure Malt
Whiskey as we have been. | heartily
endorse it as a tonic-stimulant."
Every testimonial is guaranteed gem
uine and is published in good faith with
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
F UND CHICKEN IN
RAG PICKER'S BAG

William Lee. colored, was arrested
this afternoon by Bradford. patrol
man. ON the charge of larceny of a
chicken. the property of Mrs. William
Read. Of No 2O1G Gilpin avenue. Lee
IS "a rag picker and carried a bag in
which the large chicken was found
The arrest was made a short time
afte rthe theft was reported. which
was remarkably quick work.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
MRS. M'FARLIN
TO TAKE DOVER

Mrs McFarlin, widow Of Robert Nc
Farlin, formerly President Of the Levy
Court has decided to accept a Widows
dover rather than accept the provisions
OF the will Mr.. MIcFarlin left his real
estate. valued at about $4,000 and personal
property Of $4,000 to be for her use during
her life Manlove McFarlin, a brother. be-
ing named as executor.
Before Judge Spruance yesterday J.
Frank Ball representing Mrs. AlcFarln,
filed a petition praying for her dover.
Judge Spruance ordered the petition
placed on record. Under the law govern
ing the case Mrs. McFarlin is entitled to
one half of the personal property and one
half the income from the real estate.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
commlasIon in sesslon.

The second commission appointed by
Resident Judge William G. Spruance TO
assess damages to the owners of pro-
perty necessary TO the widening of
East Front street is meeting in the
city Hall this afternoon. The commits
sion comprises Frederick Pyle. w. H.
Smith. A. d. Poole. William w. Lob
dell and Phflemma Chandler.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Wood for Puzzles, Yerger. 4lo shipley..
Axa struoL HE Eoot

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del, Feb 25.-whie
chopping wood at his home near here yes
terday afternoon Burton Pepper, son OF
Eli Pepper, almost severed his left foot
from the body. The bone in the arch OF
his foot was cut in two and when brought
here he was in a weak condition from
the loss OF much blood.
Dr. Rowland G. Paynter dressed the
wound The young mans condition is
somewhat improved.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
small nulIdlnn permits.

two small building permits to-day. One
was to make alterations for Dubois
Dutton. at No. 40S West THIRD street.
at a cost Of 500 and the other was
to make alterations for IA. T. Sergeant,
at No. 43O East Seventh street costing
5000
Evening journal., 1909-02-25

AS shown by the figures of Secretary Wig
ellsworth, OF the city Board of Health, the
deaths from consumption in this city are not in
creasing in proportion to the increase of popua-
ton. This is encouraging, and shows that the
fight in the past against tuberculosis has not
been without effect. But if the desutory efforts
to combat the disease in the past have brought
results, what may be expected of the systematic
crusade against tuberculosis that is now being
waged. The future is full of hope for those who
are engaged in the warfare against the white
Plaque
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
wood for Puzzles. Yorger. 419 shIpley.l
Death Of Mrs. Alkaline WYATT.

Mrs. Adaline Wyatt. wife of Eugene
Wyatt. died yesterday afternoon at
their home. No. 1908 Madison street.
Mrs Wyatt is survived by five sons
and two daughters. The sons are Rev.
DR.. Harvey Wyatt of Philadelphia,
Ernest. Frederick, Eugene and Clarence
OF this city. The daughters are Misses
Nellie and Martha. also of this city.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
The Cost Of Learning

is but a trlne. This school has courses as
low as
$500 PER MOI TIL.
II furnishes all tools and instruments abso-
luteiy free.
EASY TERMS arc made for those who wish
70 take up all the courses We want every
ambitious giri 10 come in and Investigate our
school We want you 70 talk With our pupils
that have graduated. We want you to compare
this school with other schools and how much
superior and more thorough Il is You viii
hnd the most refined and ambitious Young
ladies attending this school, and a diploma from
Cheney and A public lnlnr..lan.ll - -
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Bed Men, lioms Committee.

The Red Mems Fratsrnal Home Com
mittee visited Ossge Tribe last night.
The adoption team Of Seminole Tribe
adopted several candidates for the
Usage Tribe.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Here After 30 Years Absenoe,

Harry Porter. of Richmond, Ind, for
merly OF this city is the guest Of An
drew J. Neidermaier, OF No. IL East
Fifth street, after an absence from the
city OF so years.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
The United Publishers Association

ne Onlteu FuDuSnerS ASSOCldtlOn
The Publishers Bulletin organ the UNITED
PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, prints the following
THE WILMINGTON EVENING JOURNAL mas. n
circulation than 1920 daily which mas
been verified by examination
The examination made by Mr.. Arthur Koppell gen.
association who ~ 0o0
his money and undertake 20 that the EVEN
the paid circulation OF
per printed IN Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Lettors on Wood E.tate.

Registrar of Wills Walker today
granted letters testimentarv on the
estate of J. w. Wood who was killed
n tho Delmar train wreck
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Executive Board Meeting.

The weekly meeting OF the Park Com
mission was held in city Hall this
morning. only routine business was
transacted
Evening journal., 1909-02-25

Household goods hauled. stored.
packed and shipped. Guarantee gtor-
age Warehouse. Sd and French. Tele-
phone Warner No. 1s40.s
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
The De Nard Beauty ParIOrS

are conducted upon theN latest and most scicn-
tihc principles; they employ only experts: their
teaching Is thorough, and when a girl graduates
from this school she has a profession that will
earn her living In any part Of tho civilized
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Ambitious Women Wanted

To occupy important positions IN hotels, on
steamships, In barber shops and public build-
ings. few lessons in manicuriug. face mas
sage and hairdreasing at the DE NARD
BEAUTY SCHOOL will enable any girl
woman Of intelligence TO become expert at
tho above work. Some OF our pupils max
ing from $40 TO $50 A WEEK; It depends
upon the energy OF the girl
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
PUBLIC SALE
OF new superior
Furniture and Carpets

with the contents OF large resi-
dence, Will be sold at
Stidham a. Sons Auction Store, III Eas,
Eourth street on
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Gr0Min6 in POnularitv

The custom Of attending 20 the nails is not
only popular in the cities but Il is reaching
into the towns and villages. Ladies are
all the lines from their faces. can remove all
the blemlshea from tho skin. can improve the
complexion and give Il a youthful glow. Peo-
pie who are losing their hair are learning that
scalp message is It's only salvation. Thcrefors
we say that the opportunity for young ladies'
IN this field is far better than any other but
IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL
they must have the proper training and must
learn all the nicsties and fine arts connected
with this delicate profession. II they learn
wrong they VIII do their work wrong, and II
they do their work wrong they Will not be
able to hold their customers
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
Come and Investigate

DO not work for IS or $40 a week when Won
can make three times that amount after a
course at this school, n you cannot come per-
sonaly send for our beautifully illustrated esta-
DE NARD school. a
- 1bo5 ARCH STREET. PHILADELPHIA y
Evening journal., 1909-02-25
ENDORSEMENTS

AsHOcIatIOn
OF American Ad-
vertlsers Is
The Association Of American pppeet advertisers
Advertisers (New York City has OF this country.
examined certified to the circulation oS such
Of this publication Only the figures Of papers as
circulation contained in its report TO its examination
guaranteed By the Association. az any ngs,tite nroof
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Evening journal., 1909-02-25
81 Positions Assured

Every large hotel IN the land and every iarFs
business building requires manicurists Nearly
all the first class families In every city employ
manicurists and mssseuses and hairdressers.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-16

Nlce-freSluent anu OeI !. MahaBSi'
T. Murdoch, G.. +. & 7. A.
w. D. Scott, Virginia Agent.
The steamer will be in charge of Mr..
Murdoch, general passenger agent Md. &,
Del. & Va. Ry. Co., and Mr.. w. d.
Scott, of Fredericksburg, the Virginia
agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-16
JUMPS FROM MOVING TRAIN

While on his way from New York to
Norfolk, w. l.. Castle, aged twenty
seven, and single, Wednesday jumped
from a window of moving train on the
r. F. & P. r. r. near Milford in Caro-
line county. He mad lately been dis
charged from Bellevue Hospital, New
York, where he had been undergoing
treatment. His father accompanied
him. A short distance from Milford,
Mr.. Castle went TO the dressing room
of the Pullman car, and after securely
fastening the door from the inside and
before anyone knew of his intention,
hurled himself through the window OF
the moving train. His companions
missed him and the door was unlocked
by trainman. The train was stopped,
but no trace being found, messages
were sent back to a train following,
which picked up the young man lying
beside the track stunned, and later
picked up the father who was walking
back in his search. The injured man
was taken to Richmond. Castle was
somewhat injured about the head and
face, but was not seriouly hurt.
Later he went on to Norfolk with
his father. Young Castle is said to
have been in the army, stationed al
Honolulu, and it was there that he first
developed mental trouble.