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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

II silence is golden. where can it be
cashed, please?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12

He who can read the signs OF the
times should know all about patent
medicines.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12
Unexpected Might Happen.

Waiter
"Yes, sir"
"Do Won exnect TIPS at this restau-
yantT
"No, sir; no, sir; but we Is always
living In hopes"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12

Even when a woman thinks she =
worth her weight In gold she woulA
hate to get too stout.-Philadelphia
Record.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12

death loves a shining mark"
Cant be related to most Of US,
them
why"
1--WE love an easy mark"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12

If you expect nothing. all you get is
so much velvet
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12
Established Business

The cumulative effect of advertising is
to make an established business.
Good will" is as valuable an asset as
the goods in your stock---perhaps more
valuable.
Be so well known that when people
think of your kind of goods they will
think Of you. Advertising will do it.
The moral: Advertise in the Gold Leaf.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12
The Usual Woman.

ooh, forget your troubles"
Forget my troublesT'
"Yes."
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12
Different.

"For mercy sakes! What would /
have to make q fuss about"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-12

Paradox.
"My work just
makes me SICK
Where do you
work 2"
I'm the depart
ment Of health.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08

Christmas
Edition

of the EVENING JOURNAL will be issued on Friday
December 10th, and it will contain features that will
recommend themselves to every one ofour more than
10000 readers This edition will contain among
other features:
q Seasonable Store News, neatly presented in the
advertisements of the local merchants.
q Original Full Page Cover Design, by John Carr,
Advertising Manager of the JOURNAL.
q Original Christmas Stories by Miss Elizabeth
Quincy. of the Editorial Staff of the JOURNAL
q Christmas Recipes by Famous Chef.
q Christmas Gladness. by the Rev. George H
Dole Pastor of the New Jerusalem Church
q The EVENING JOURNAL on Friday will be
thoroughly up to the high standard it has set in
Delaware newspaper field
q Order Fridays JOURNAL at once from the news
dealer or from this office. You will find something
in it of interest to each member of the family.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
WATER BOARD
MAY TEST AUTOS
Commissioners May Solve
Problem by Arranging Com
petitlve Trial Of the
Different Machines

The discussion in the Water Depart
ment over the purchase OF an automobile
assumed an interesting phase to-day when
IL was announced that an effort is being
made to have a competitive demonstration
OF as many automobiles, IN this city, as
possible Tho object It Is said. is 20 have
the Department select the car that makes
the best showing
The action Of the Water Commissioners
last Monday in reconsidering the decision
to purchase Chalmers-Detroit auto. is
the cause OF the present project. As may
be Imagined. different dealers have been
ION the Job" since the reconsideration OF
the Commissioners. In order 20 eauitahiy
adjust the matter, therefore, a public test
Is proposed.
No place has been selected for the test
but Il Is not improbable some steep hill
would be chosen where the several makes
Of cars could show their powers. In view
OF the fact that the department would
use an automobile principally, In going to
and from tho new filtration plant. IN
Brandywine hundred. It is probable that
McKee's hill would be the place OF trial.
II is not known how many makes OF
cars would enter the test, but It Is be-
lleved there would be a sufficient number
70 make tho event interesting in the ex-
treme. Because OF the fact that the de-
partment Is expected TO take final action
on the matter at the meeting next Nom
day. the test may be held this week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
SUNDAY SCHOOLS PREPARE
FOR CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Dec. S.--rhe children Of Christ
Church parish are preparing a sprightly
cantata, "A Jack Frost Christmas Show
er" to DO given at the annual Sunday
School Christmas festival, which viii be
held this year on Christmas eve. Fri
day. December a. at the parish house
The holiday services will be held, be-
ginning with regular service on Christ
mas day, and all the services on the
sabbath. the day following.
The usual greens and attractive decora-
lions will be provided and special music
Is being prepared under the direction OF
Mrs Helen b. Hughes The congrega-
tion and Sunday school Of First Bap-
fist Church has special Christmas COM
mittee at work with Mrs. y. Knight as
chairman. The Tuesday after Christmas
Tuesday evening. December 2s has been
selected for the annual Christmas en-
tertainment and treat.
Regular services are being held on the
Sabbath and through the week with good
nttendances. The attendance at Sunday
school Is larger than for years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
GREAT PROSPERITY
SAY BANK FIGURES.


By United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON. Dec. SIT banking
statistics are a true index to economic
conditions the people OF the United
States are now enjoying a greater mea-
sure OF prosperity than ever before.
This is the statement Of the National
Monetary Commission made to-day IN the
most comprehensive report ever compiled
on the condition OF National. State and
other hanks. Practically all incorpo-
rated banks and a large number OF pri-
vate banks sent in statements OF their
condition on April q, 1909. The number
OF banks reporting was:
NationaL $685. state. 1883: Mutual
and Stock Savings. i.7B; Private, 1.4sT
Loan and Trust Companies. 1.079.
In round figures. the resources Of these
banks reach S2llOo.0OO.OoO. The total de-
poslts arc 81, 595 100000 credited to over
p. 100000 deposltors OF whom about one
third have accounts In savings banks.
The average rate OF interest paid by saw
ings banks is 1855 per cent The Great
number OF depositors is accounted for IN
part by the fact that In many instances
single individuals have deposits IN sew
eral banks.
The banks have loans to the amount OF
81, so, 00O,O 900 and capital OF 81 800, OO0 =
Co., The number Of banks has more than
doubled since 1900. Resources show an
Increase OF about s per cent over 1908 and
IS per cent over the amount reported In
1900. while loans havee increased 100 per
cent in nine years. capital stock has in
creased rs per cent, individual deposits
IS per cent. and total deposits % per
cent. The average per capita bank re-
sources for the entire country Is s237.2L
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
TAFT SHY ON
BOND ISSUE
FavOrS Waterways Improve
ment, But Doubts Money
Plan
THINKS CONGRESS WOULD
OPPOSE LOAN SCHEME

BY United Press Leased spaciaI Wire
WASHINGTON. Dec. SIN a judicial
speech opening the Sixth National Con-
vention of the Rivers and Harbors Con-
gress here to-day, President Taft took
a. position Of vantage on the fence regard
ing the organizations platform for a bond
issue for waterways Improvement.
The President announced himself in
favor Of securing a declaration from Con-
gress for improvements Of the Mississippi
Missouri and Ohio rivers as outlined by
the army engineers and the beginning Of
work on the projects with appropriations
from the current national revenue, leaving
the question Of bond issue for later
time.
you will encounter in Congress-" said
the President, great opposition to a bond
issue. You will be much more likely TO
succeed IL you endeavor to have Congress
by a resolution or a declaration. COM
nit itself to the contamination OF the i'm
provements you want The work can then
be begun. and when political and financial
exigencies prevent the use Of current rev.
enue for that purpose, Congress win be
forced 10 accede to bond ISSUE"
Tho President said that he was sure
that the next Congress would be forced to
do something in the matter. This hardly
pleased tho thousand or more delegates.
who had hoped that some measure might
be put through at the present session.
The Presidents endorsement Of the gem
eral policy OF the Congress was met with
rousing cheers, but silence greeted his
postponement Of consideration OF a bond
issue for the work.
Following the Presidents opening ad-
dress. Representative Joseph e. Ransdell.
Of Louisiana, president Of the Congress
submitted his annual report.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
ODD FELLOWS PREPARE
TO GREET JUDGE DANIELS

The joint committee Of the /. o. o. +.
lodges held a meeting last evening and
arranged the program for state Day. OF
the order Judge Robert T. Daniels. OF
Griffin, Ga, accompanied by other prom
inent guests viii be here and the I. o. o.
f. links will join Delaware with the
South on Monday The High school Or
chestra will furnish number OF selec-
tons The Rev. George c. Hail. OF St.
Johns church will deliver the Invocation.
The Temple Quartet will sing several
numbers and the Introductory address WI
be made by the Rev. r. X Stevenson. one
OF the most active odd Fellows in the
State.
The guests will arrive from the South
at lilo o'clock, will be entertained by the
joint committee at a luncheon at the Clay
ton House, at box party at the Garrlck
Theatre. at dinner at the Clayton House
at O'Clock and after the program at the
High School auditorium. at dinner for
the guests from the south TO which a
number Of other prominent members have
been invited.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
BELIEVE THIEVES
CAUSED FIRE
Firemen Find Gloves and Cap
on Roof Of Burning Build
ing

Believed TO have been started by
thieves. fire last night caused 1880
damage in the oil house Of Benjamin
r. Cause. at Nos. 11O-1l2-114 Orange
street. The police are making an in
vestigation.
The building is next to that occupied
by the Richard Brewster Oil Company,
which was slightly damaged by water.
The police attribute the blaze to
thieves because two pairs of rubber
gloves and boys cap were found on
the roof Of the building by the fire.
men.
Mr.. Cause said to-day that no has
been troubled considerably of late by
thieves. He says the gloves found on
the roof Of the building were like those
he had in stock.
An alarm was struck from box No.
%. There was considerable oil in
the building and~also next door, and it
was through the excellent work Of the
flremen that the loss was not greater.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
KENT TO PAY FOR
BRIDGE REPAIRS
Levy Court Of that County to
Reimburse New Castle for
Work at FIeming'S Bridge
special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Dec. S.--The Levy Court
OF Kent county az It's December meet
ing yesterday afternoon ordered paid tho
final installment due on Flemings Land
ing Bridge, built jointly several years
ago by New Castle and Kent counties.
The fiuai instaiiment which tho court
paid yesterday was s2232.W.
1--WE hope wen set done paying old
bills after awhile" said President Sapp.
This installment. however, was not really
duo until now. as the old Levy Court
made an agreement for partial payments
OF It's Indebtedness 10 New Castle coun-
~ which county had proceeded and built
the Flemings bridge. across the divid-
ing creek between Kent and New Cas-
tie
sheriff Maloney was allowed bill OF
$3.50 for November. The explanation was
made that the bill represented the extra
costs entained by court expenses and the
conveyance OF prisoners, particularly the
liquor law violatora, 20 Greenbank az
ter sentence IN Kent county.
New Castle county workhouse bills
were allowed thus; October $40; Mo-
vembcr, $500. Commissioners Powell
showed that the October bill had not
been paid simply because Il was lot
presented IN time for the courts Mo-
vombcr meeting.
Prothonotary Charles H. LeFevre made
statement showing that the prothono-
fary's ONCE has been made 20 pay Its
way during this year. Mr.. LeFevre' :
statement showed that after paying the
once expenses--the salaries Of prothono-
tary and deputy-the sum OF s2o5.6i had
been turned into the county treasury,
profit.
There is o general feeling among the
progressive citizens OF Kent that all the
county offices can thus be made to more
than pay their own expenses. thus re-
Neving the county or a Grain exper-
perionced since tho county officers were
placed on a nat salary basis and pre-
vented from pocketing their fees.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
DYNAMITE HOUSES
OF STRIKE BREAKERS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
YOUNGSTOWN o. Dec. s.-one house
occupied by the families OF two strike
breakers In the employ OF the American
Sheet and Tin Plate Co. at struthers, and
two other adjoining houses were badly
damaged by blast OF dynamite before
daylight to-day. An Internal machine was
set under the foundation Of the house.
William Blrney father OF Harry Bir-
ney. strike breaker, was badly injured
and seven other members Of the two
households. were badly bruised by debris.
Three other houses OF company officials
and employees have been blown up since
the strike started.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
GALA NIGHT FOR
MIDDLETOWN 10. o. F.

Niddletown viii be In the hands Of the
I. o. o. r. this evening when $50 menu
bers Of the order will invade that town.
Good Samaritan Lodge No. Q. has TWEEN
ty-hve members to receive the frst three
degrees.
Eden Lodge Degree team will do the
work and viii be on the floor for three
hours. A speciai train with l5o members
win leave here at $50 O'Clock and at
Bear the members Of that lodge win
Join the party Dover, Smyrna and St
Georges win send delegations. After the
lodge work is finished supper will be
served in the National Hotel. Cover for
500 viii be laid.
The Wilmington party win leave Md
dietown at LS0 o'clock
The occasion promises to be a red letter
one in the history OF Good Samaritan
Lodge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
RING AND CLOCK
FOR GOOD SPELLERS

On the tenth page Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL to-day appears the annual
Christmas misspelled word advertise
ment' Of Lyn Thomas, No. 400 Market
street, IN which much interest has al
ways conferred. In addition 70 being an
index to an unusually large selection
Of jewelry suitable for holiday gifts. the
advertisement contains large Number
Of misspelled words. To the first person
who takes TO Mr.. Thomas the corrected
advertisement after December q a dia-
mond ring, valued at so. will be given.
The second person presenting a corrected
advertisement will receive a clock valued
at $40.
Although Christmas is nearly three
weeks distant Mr.. Thomas reports that
holiday shopping at his store is in full
blast. His large stock Of jewelry has
been selected particularly for the holi-
day trade and he announces that many
bargains are to be found In tho store
All goods are from reliable makers and
each article bears the guarantee OF Mr..
Thomas.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
Kennard g. Co.
.621-623 Market Street
Stock Markets

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.--After a strong
and active opening marked by general
advances IN prices the stock market re-
acted undeg moderate offerings. After
the reaction, Reading again showed
strength.
il o'clock-After the reaction following
the opening the tone became steady but
later aggressive selling OF Third Avenue
forced that stock down three points
and a generally heavy tone resulted.
Governments unchanged other stocks
strong.
Noon Pronounced strength and activ-
ity prevailed during the late forenoon
with many sharp advances in prices.
and Interborough-Metro were
prominent
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
NEWS NOTES
OF NEW CASTLE
Trustees Of the Commons and
City Council Transact
Business

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Dec SIN the absence
Of President John IL. Rodney at the meet
Ing OF the Trustees OF the Commons last
evening Mr.. Ferris presided. Other mem-
bors present were Messrs. Janyier. Nor
rison. Taylor, McGrory, shaw, Blggs,
Hance.
Treasurer McGrory reported having re-
ceived Ssi1 from Thomas Clark and $40
from Tasker Clark. leaving a balance Of
1866.
Treasurer McGrory reported that ar
rangements can be made with Thomas
w Barry, whereby he will clear UP In
debtedness Of si6i6 against him by March
Is. Tho treasurer was instructed to make
the arrangements and the trustees will
get their fun amount.
Every seat In the Opera House was oc-
oupied last evening when SLEEPY Santa"
was given by the Guild OF Emmanuel
Church Every number OF the varied pro-
gram was presented IN splendid form.
City Councilman Wallace L. Cannon
made a hit as santa" Mrs Eliason and
Mrs Wise, who drilled the performers
are being congratulated over the succe 8
OF the AFFAIR. Many people would like to
see tho entertainment repeated.
At the meeting Of City Council last
evening II was reported that Walter
Wolfkiel and Andrew c. Brown had re-
signed as Bond Commissioners under the
bill Of 1883 The only other commissioner
Is Frank p. Richardson, who is in Cali
fornia Lewis u. Eliason 10 the only liv-
Ing commissioner here now and an cleo
ton viii be held during the Spring to
elect SUCCESSORS.
A discussion took place regarding a
house occupied by coiored people and the
clerk was instructed 10 notify the parties
to move inside OF three days. The notice
will be served by an officer and Mayor
Boyd win enforce the order.
Mr.. Weggenmann drew attention 10 the
necessity OF a cluster Of lights at Fourth
and Chestnut streets. Mr. McCaughan
said the light was needed for the con-
venience OF people coming home from
work. The lights viii be installed.
The clerk was instructed TO notify the
wilmington. New Castle and Southern
Railway Company TO inspect It's poles and
make repairs at Sixth and Delaware
streets NJ once.
city Solicitor Cooper sent an opinion
that city Council has no authority 70
compel the railroad company 20 put In a
crossing at Tenth street city Engineer
cramer wrote that in his opinion Il would
be dangerous to public travel TO have the
crossing put In there.
Edward Challenger, a Trastee Of the
/ con,foona and senior mariner OF the drug
firm Challenger and Son, is confined to
his home with an attack Of grip
Indications are that there will be sew
eral changes among the farmers OF this
hundred next sprins.
Word was received here yesterday OF
\ the serious condition Of daughter OF
Jackson Timmia. OF Kenneth Square
! Miss Timmis has an attack OF scarlet
fever. She formerly lived here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
NEARER AND FASTER
COMES THE conn

NEW YORK. Dec. s.--With enor-
nous and unimaglnable velocity Hal
ley's comet has continued ever since it's
rediscovery, on September IL, 10 speed
earthward untn its visibility has great
ly increased to telescope eyes. Ear-
ward College Observatory has issued a
bulletin. stating that a telegram from
Smith College Observatory, Northamp-
ton, Mass. reports that the comet was
visible there on December in a three
inch telescope.
Some idea Of the rapidity with which
Il has been speeding toward the earth
may be gathered from a comparison
Of the Northampton observations with
other observations made in September
and October When It was first de-
tected, by photography by Professor
Max Wolff, nearly three months ago,
It was scarcely visible in any but the
largest telescopes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
MERCHANT STRICKEN
BY CUPID IN ORCHARD

FRANKFORT, Del, Dec S-A ro-
nance begun In the peach orchards OF
Delaware resulted IN the wedding Of
Miss Ethel Lee Hudson, OF this town,
20 James Harrison, a young commits
sion merchant. OF Philadelphia, at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Evans
Harrison for several summers has
been buying peaches and other fruits
IN lower Delaware, and while on one
Of his trips to this section he first met
Miss Hudson. who was picking peaches
I'm an orchard which he was inspect
ing.
It was love at first sight, and since
then the young commission man has
been a frequent visitor here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
THREW ACID ON
A GREYHOUND
"Sam" Was Bitten by the
Fiery Mixture---Said to
Have Been Done Before

It was reported around town this morn
ing that a man at Sixth and King streets
had thrown a bottle of vitriol on SAM"
a greyhound, belonging TO William VIII
IIams. Of No. 1O5 East Fourth street, caus-
ing the animal to writhe in agony. Tho
man has not been found, but the police are
on the lookout for him, and promise that
II captured he won't try the trick a sec
ond time.
Mr.. Williams says the stun was not
vitriol but an acid diluted with water.
II seems that It has been the custom with
a few persons in that neighborhood for
some time past to pour this compound
upon stray cats and dogs, and then enjoy
the suffering which the biting liquid
caused tho animals. It's effects. fortunate
~ are not permanent. and sam" is now
we'll and happy lie is only eight months
old and a favorite with the police and
market people. Mr.. Williams has no ides
who could have done such a contemplate
thing. but he says II was no one working
for him. and he will try In every way to
locate the offender.
The man is described as rough-loolxing
by the spectators. Whether drug stores
have a right to sell acids for general pur-
poses is a question raised by the pro-
miscuous acid-throwing. and several per
sons to-day expressed the opinion that
druggists should be cautious about max
ing such sales.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
NEWPORT

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWPORT, Del. Dec s.--Frank Sim
DAN. the only son OF Mr.. and Mrs. George
slndal. who has been I'll for tho past
year. Is recovering from an operation
which was performed upon him few
days ago.
Harvey Crosse, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edo
gar Crosse. was given a surprise party az
his home near here. He received a
watch from his parents. and a number OF
other gifts from friends and rela-
lives
Miss Mary Benson has returned from a
visit with her cousin James Eastburn,
IN Philadelphia,
Mrs. C.. W. Macleary has returned
from short visit IN Georgetown.
Raymond Cunningham has been spend
ing several days with relatives 90
Cooch's Bridge.
Mr. and Mrs John Foard and dausE
ter Of Marsharlton have been visyan,
Mrs FIRST. -
Mrs. William King spent ro-day Il
Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
THREE
INDICTMENTS

In the United states Court today.
District Attorney John r. Nields asked
that indictments against three de-
PENDANTS accused OF offenses against
the Government, be nolle pressed.
The cases were those Of John Wilson.
Jr., alias John NJ Reed: John O'Con-
ner. alias James Stewart, and James b.
Dunstan. The first two were indicted
on charge OF counterfeiting, in 1905
and Dunstan was indicted last wear
on a charge OF fraudulent use or the
mails. None OF the three defendants
was ever arrested.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08

Saturday will be double certificate
day at the United Cigar Stores. In
giving double certificates on each pur-
chase the company's purpose is 70
clears it's decks for the holiday trade
OF fastening as much as possible the
purchases its customers intend TO make
prior to Christmas.
IN order TO get the advantages OF
double certificates, one need not put OF
buying until that day, as orders may
be sent in advance TO be filled that
day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-12-08
+ arts Patterns

Our Fan ana Winter Fashion Csta-
logue is now ready for mailing and
win be sent 40 any address upon re-
ceipt OF 10 cents to cover tho cost I
mailing. You should not overlook this
TO see over 1000 OF the
newest DESIGNS for ladies'. Misses and
children's Clothing. It's worth many
ter than sver end wiz be worth many
times the cost 70 he Home Dressmaker.