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Evening journal., 1910-07-28
ICE MAKESALASKA
FARMSPROFITABLE
Regular Melting in Summer
Makes Up for Deficiency
In Rain
SOME CROPS THERE
ARE WONDERFUL

WASHINGTON, July 2S-Farming
by sub-irrigation and with the moist
ure supplied by melting ice I'm a novel
agricultural method adopted in the
interior Of Alaska, according to the Of
fetal report of Chief Special Agent
Mckenzie. who supervised the taking
OF the recent census in the Fourth
district of that territory. The sys-
tenn is proving surprisingly success
full Many kinds of vegetables are
being grown, thus rendering living
conditions more tolerable in the Far
Northern country
Not only enumerating the popula-
ton, but gathering statistics on agri-
cultural, mining and manufacturing
conditions was the work of Mr.. Nc
Kenzie. The census. agents remarks
regarding the farming operations are
most interesting He says that some
homesteads have been taken up and
that on them farming Is conducted
on a considerable scale.
Agriculture in this portion Of
Alaska is yet I'm its infancy" says Mr.
Mckenzie, but It has arrived al such
proportions as to be considered almost
wonderful in its results. II all the
returns are taken they will show a
very remarkable condition when It is
considered that Il is a condition exist
ing within the Arctic circle"
All the growth is attained between
May 20 and September Is. He at
tributes the fact that crops ripen not
only to the fact that the sun shines
from Is to "a hours per day. but "a
the correlauve fact that the plants
are supplied with moisture from be-
meath. where the melting ice affords
a regular and constant supply.
Rain is practically unknown" he
says. hut the necessary moisture
comes from below" The thaw never
extends deeper than three feet and
often not farther than fifteen inches
but the thaw is regular and the wa
ter supply sufficient TO force a rapid
growth.
Celery. lettuce. raddishes. cabbages
turnips and potatoes thrive, and. Mr.
Mckenzie declares, they are so much
better than In "the States" that the
high price charged by the growers Is
quite justifable. Raspberries grow
TO be as large around as 25-cent pieces
and blueberries and cranberries grow
wild In great profusion.
The dog Is the favorite carrier
throughout Alaska. The horse car
! be used only on the Government
, trails, and the reindeer has beef
! found TO be unreliable
Manufacturing Is confded TO th'
city of Fairbanks II consists largerl!
! Of making tin stoves. window ssshe
. and doors.
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
Sports, Dinners, Speech
making Make up Program
For the Visitors
MAYOR SPRUANCE TO
WELCOME VISITORS

Tomorrow Wilmington will give a
royal welcome to the Brotherhood Of
Railroad Trainmen. who will hold one
of the greatest rallies in the annals
of the organization at Brandywine
Springs, on Friday, Saturday and Sun
day. Several thousand visiting train-
men are to attend, and most of them
will reach the city tomorrow morn
ing. when they will be given an IN
formal but rousing reception at the
Clayton House, by the local trainmen
and by the committee in charge OF the
rally The committee, members of
Delaware Lodge. No. 1913, and Of Bran
dywine Lodge, No. 52S. are M. n
Tilghman, chairman. ] y. Saville,
vice-chairman; Charles r. Donovan,
corresponding secretary, and John p.
Redmond, treasurer. Trainmen are
expected from Camden. Coatesvilie,
Lancaster, Philadelphia. Harrisburg,
Altoona, Reading, Baltimore and other
cities. Altoona Lodge, No. ia, will
be accompanied by the Altoona Fife
and Drum Corps, of thirty-one mem
bers, all Brotherhood men, and the
only corps of its kind in the coun-
try.
Many prominent men are to be
/ guests and speakers at the rally
Among them are Governor Pennewill
4 Mayor Spruance, members of the
] State judiciary, Congressman Head
| Former Lieutenant Governor l. T
Parker, and other State and city Of
ficials. Invitations have been sent tC
the heads of all the railroads. Amoni
the prominent railroad men invited
and who have sent acceptance, are
w G. Lee. president of the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen; p. n
Morrissey. past grand president Of tht
Brotherhood. A. F. Duffy, safety ap
pliance Inspector OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission; A. w. Nous
ley. also of the safety appliance de
partment: deputy president of tn
Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen, A
W. Keagy. and other national officer
of the Brotherhood
The committee in charge has pre-
pared a fine program for the visitors
including sporting events, which vii
be under the charge of Horace Nc
Dannell, hanquets, opera, music ant
speaking, and sightseeing
Mayor 10 Welcome Visitors.
Tomorrow afternoon the Brother
hood will he welcomed to the city b.
Mayor Spruance. at Brandywin
Springs. A program OF sports ha
been prepared by the committee fo
Friday and Saturday afternoons To
morrow the events will be open onl
to Brotherhood trainmen. but on Sa;
urday they will be open to smateu
athletes outside OF the organization
as well. The events tomorrow al
ternoon are as follows
First Event, Fat mems race-Firl
prize, rocking hair. donated b
Foord and Massey: second priz
fountain pen. donated by J. Robil
. son. third prize. card case. donate
? by n. Yeager
z Second Event. Sack Race Fir
prize, rocking chair. donated by 2
Brennan; second prize. picture. d
mated by w. r. Fryer. third priz
military brushes, donated by
Thomas and Co.
Third Event: Egg Race Fir
prize. So hat. donated by J. Gilbrid,
second prize. pair of house slipper
donated by J Monaghan. third priz
box candy, donated by Boston Confer
tionerv Co.
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
DIES WHILE AT
TENNIS PLAY

While playing tennis With friends
Lucian Green. twenty-six years old.
one of the most prominent young men
of Middletown. was fatally stricken
with heart disease. death occurring
almost Immediately.
Apparently In perfect health, he had
been exerting himself at the game
when he suddenly became exhausted.
He leaned against a post I'm the tennis
court and remarked to the others:
MY, feel queer. do look that way ?"
Directly after this remark he cel
over into the arms OF companions, WA
had hastened TO his side. A physician
was summoned. but the young man
was dead when he arrived
Mr Green was a son of Mrs. Lucl
Green and the 1ate William Green
Mrs. Green. the mother, is daughte
of former Governor N hp ?. Cochran
Mr Green expected % TOM ~ Z -
! DAYS a party of young people from
Middletown who are camping on th'
Delaware river His death will result
IN the abandonment of the party. The
young man was a graduate Of Della
ware College and for a while he was
an instructor in chemistry at that
institution
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
POLICE GET ORDERS
TO SPANK WASHERS

ST. PAUL. Mimi, July 2s-Mashers
and rowdies in Minneapolis parks
will be spanked instead Of arrested.
There will be no fast ride to the sta
tion no arraignment in police court,
no fine and no workhouse. The edict
was issued by the Chief Of the Park
Police, Burt Kingsley.
Il have instructed my officers, ="
said the Chief, first to hit the masher
or rowdy and then lay him across the
knee and give him a sound spanking
Possibly spanking is not the technical
duty of a policeman. but l have stud
led the situation. and ! think public
spanking will solve the problem
Should the masher or rowdy show
fight, the spanking will be all the
more thorough"
Evening journal., 1910-07-28

The remedy also cures dandruff,
stops hair falling. makes 1t beautiful.
glossy and soft. and changes to it's nat
ural color. Let us send you a 25 cent
bottle free TO prove IT,
Swissco Hair Remedy is for sale by
all druggists at so cents and $1.00 a
bottle, but the free bottle can only be
had by writing direct to the Swissco
Hair Remedy Co, 2169 p o. Square,
Cincinnati. Ohio, enclosing 10 cents as
an evidence of good faith. The 10
cents does not cover actual postage
and packing on the 25-cent bottle we
send you
For sale and recommended in Will
mington at Miller Drug Co, Whining
ton, Del.
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
Wrinkles in Ironing.

AS shirt waists and shirts comprise
part of every woman's and man 5
attire, and neither likes to behold
wrinkles in cuffs or yokes, here is a
suggestion. The ironer can avoid
them by first ironing on the wrong
side and finishing off on the right. BY
this means the horrible wrinkles,
which invariably appear. are hidden,
thus saving labor and exhausting pa
tience.
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
All Seams Allowed.

All OCdIIl6 fAAAOWC0
N summer the dresses of little peo-
pie ought to be changed very fire.
uuentlyl without regard to what
their elders call overpowering heat
the juniors enjoy all manner Of games
and II they are to be kept sweet as
the flowers they resemble they must
have plenty Of changes. This should
be an argument in favor of simplicity
of style. for otherwise the laundress
will surely rebel. In the accompany
ing illustration we show a model
which will be a Joy to make, so sim
pie is II, and at the same time so
pretty. It has, like most chiidren'a
dresses, the Gibson tucks at the shoul-
ders. These make a shaped panel in
both front and back, and In order to
provide a little necessary fullness for
the front there is a small group Of
tucks. only a few inches long, just at
the point of the V-shaped opening at
the neck. The back. Of course, is
plain, otherwise the little maid would
look round -shouldered. This model IS
suitable for gingham, linen. challis or
lawn. The pattern is in Sizes to
- years. Size years will require 2h
yards Of material s6 inches wide.
Price of pattern 10 eentA
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS HAVE
CURED ME-

The above is a quotation from a let
ter written by II. NJ. Winkler, Evans
vile, Ind. Il contracted a severe case
of kidney trouble. Ny back gave out
and panied me. I seemed to have lest
all strength and ambition; was both
cred with dizzy spells, my head wolld
swim and specks float before my eyes
/ took Foley Kidney Pills regularly and
am now perfectly well and feel like a
new man. Foley Kidney Pills have
cured me-"
N. B. Danforth, Market and Second
street Wilmington. Del"
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
ITCHING IRRITATION.
Worst Form of Skin Trouble Quickly
Cured by inexpensive Treatment.


When you suffer with any skin trou-
BILE, even though the itching seems
unbearable, do not think that il is
necessary to use some disgusting
greasy ointment Try Hokara, a pure
and simple skin food, that is guaran-
teed 20 contain no grease or acids and
which is so cleanly that it does not soil
the linen.
It's power TO instantly relieve any
irritation Of the skin and make It soft.
white and beautiful is almost miracu-
lous.
Not only are minor skin troubles
like pimbles, blackheads, acne, bar
ber's itch, etc, quickly cured, but the
worst ulcers or cases of sale rheum
or eczema are cleansed and healed by
this wonderful skin food
In order that any one may try Ho-
kara at small expense, n. B. Danforth
is selling a liberal sized jar at 25c and
in addition guarantees TO refund the
money if the treatment does not do
all that is claimed for It. Larger size
50 cents.
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
Sash for Past sachem StOver.

An enjoyable surprise party was
given by Minaua Tribe, No 8, /. o. r.
NJ, 10 Frank A. Slower on Monday, at
his residence. No 524 East Fourth
street, Il being the fiftieth anniversary
of his birth. A pleasant time was
spent. Past Sachem J. M. Ferriar,
presented TO Mr.. Stover a P. S. sash.
Evening journal., 1910-07-28

A crater is well-night indispensable
in the kitchen If there is not one
at hand the deficiency may be made
good by puncturing the top of bak-
ing powder can with a nail An i'm
provised crater of this sort will be
found satisfactory for grating cocoa
nut, potato or chocolate.
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
MUST BE ABOVE SUSPICION

Kidney and bladder ailments are so
serious in their consequences. and II
unchecked SO often fatal that any rem
edy offered for their cure must be
above suspicion. Foley Kidney Pills
contain no harmful drugs. and have
successfully stood a long and thor
ough test
N. 3. Danforth. Druggist. Market
and Second SITS. Wilmington. Dell
Evening journal., 1910-07-28

Now Is the Time to get Rid Of These
IlplN Snols.

The woman with tender skin breads
July because It is sure to cover her
face with ugly freckles. No matter
how thick her veil, the July sun will
surely make her freckle.
Fortunately for her peace of mind,
the recent discovery of new drug,
othine-double strength, makes It pos
sible for even those most susceptible
to freckles to keep the skin clear and
white. No matter how stubborn a case
of freckles you have, the double
strength othine will remove them. Gel
an ounce package from N. B. Danforth
and Danish the freckles. Money bach
If it fails.
Evening journal., 1910-07-28
.SWISSG0 GROWS
new HAIR
Gray or Faded Hair Quickly Regains
Its Natural Color and Gloss.
25 Cent Bottle Free TO All,

It is astonishing what the late dis
coveries of the hair specialists who
prepare the Swissco Hair and Scalp
Remedy have done for bald-headed
people. II takes but a few days to
start the hair to grow.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-22
new FEATURES AT
THE FLOWER SHOW
Second Day Draws a Greater
Throng Than Opening of
Brilliant Exhibit

The second day of the annual fall
flower show in the Norman hall of the
Fairmont, under the direction and man
agement of V. Matraia, proved even a
more brilliant success than the open
ing There was larger crowd in at
tendance and many new and attractive
features were added to the floral dis
play.
Several original designs boosting the
Panama Pacific 1915 exposition were
shown. forming in themselves a UNIQUE
collection. The Pelicano- -Rossf company
won the first prize for this and H NJ
Sanborn got the second
The competing bridal bouquets of
white orchids and delicate lavender
shades were Offset with filmy tule and
clusters of white ribbons. Miss Char
1otte Williams was the winner of the
first prize In this. and Pelicano-Rossi
company carried off the second, the lat
ter also winning the first prize for the
best bridesmaids bouquet and Miss
Williams winning the second.
The chrysanthemum display alone is
well worth the visit The orchids are
in quieter corner, and between them
and the silver cups and decorated tables
every flower OF the state. regal in its
perfect cultivation. may be seen. Civ
ing the air delightful fragrance
Among the prizes that have been do
mated are the silver cups presented by
Mrs. Henry Scale. the Emporium,
Kelly's stables. Hammersmith & Co.
Shreve & Co. and Nathan-Dohrmann
company. and the $50 prizes given by j.
B. Coryell. Mrs. William Crocker, P E.
Bowles, Mrs. George A. Pope. Mrs
James B. Smith. Mrs. Mountford Wilson
and A. III. Hills
The judges yesterday afternoon were
Mrs. Mark Gerstle. Mrs. B. F. Schlessin-
ger, Mrs. Edgar II. Peixotto, Mrs T.
Edward Bailly and Mrs. Chappelear of
the Presidio, Mrs. NJ. A. Tobin and Mrs
a. H. Loughborough.
This afternoon some new floral fea-
lures will be introduced and among the
judges will be Princess Kawanannakoa.
Mrs. Kate Voorhies Henry and Mrs.
Henry Scott franklin
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-22
Rufus Williams Beats
Pat Cornyn Badly

Rufus Williams, the colored middle
weight, proved too much for Pat Cornyn
last night at Dreamland pavilion and
was given the decision. Cornyn was
pretty much in at the finish and had
2 hard time weathering the final round
out.
Frank Mejai proved too fast for
Harry Williams and beat him on points
in one Of the best fights Of the even
ing. Al Kriger. the heavy weight. was
a trifie too experienced for Willis
Elder and won on points.
Charles Near Shot, the Indian, proved
z bloomer. and the police rescued the
red mans scalp by stopping the fight
in the first round. His opponent, Freu
LANCE. was given the verdict.
George White outboxed Joe Hill
Sailor Bowers was given hair line
decision over Willie Carter. Hook
Keyes proved too fast for the Hoosier
Kid
The police misinterpreted Young
Walcott's manner of stalling and
thought the black man was all IN.
They stopped his fight with Joe Blum
enthal i'm the opening round. How
ever Walcott woke up when he saw
the police and fought like a tiger. The
fight was declared a draw
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-22
swimming TESTS
Held AT ST. MARY'S
Students Strive for Certificates,
but Find Conditions Inn
posed Pretty Difficult
By BEN ELLIS

OAKLAND. Oct. 21.-The first test in
the swimming requirements imposed
on all students of ST. Marys college by
the athletic authorities there COM
menced yesterday.
Two certificates are being issued al
present. It was announced last even
ing that a third, to be known as the
life savers certificate, viii be forth
coming after tests are made the latter
part of November
Yesterday the first commercial
class, numbering SO. was tried out. OF
these but 25 made the first test, which
consisted in going over the required
course regardless of time. Fifteen
successfully completed the time test
and were granted certificate No. l.
These are: William Armstrong. Ern-
est Herrerias, Ollie Scott, Maurice
Pistolesi. Eddie Wilkinson, Francis
Gochuico, William Maxwell, Elmer
Leonard, Neal Anderson, Edward True
blood, Desmond Rourke, Herman Bran
mer. Elwood Claf1in, William HIATT and
James Roth.
Swimming test number one exacts
Cd To swim so yards (three lengths OF
tank); % swim one length of tank or
back; 90 swim one length of tank or
back without using arms. The entire
five lengths to be covered in II min
utes.
In the afternoon the test was ap-
piled to the second academic class dur
ing their regular physical culture
hour. OF IS but nine passed the finals
The successful were: Charles Bohr-
mann, Joseph Noland, John Spellacy
Edward Dreier, Sidney Ross, Paul Ford
Roland Sisemore, Edward Green and
Theodore Rowland.
Every class in the college will be
given an opportunity to try for cer-
tifcate. Only those students who sue
ceed will be allowed the unlimited use
of the swimming tank. All others will
be permitted to use the tank only dur
ing swimming instruction hours.
Trials for certificate number two viii
commence the latter part of next week
The tests for certificate number two
are: Cd Swim 100 yards in 2A min
utes; (2) swim so yards on back; 90
demonstrate a neat plunge; (4) swim
to feet of water and when on sur
face dive. find, and bring to surface
a two pound dumbbell; CD dive from
springboard and carry" 80 feet.
Only those who receive certificate
number two will be eligible to the st
Mary's swimming club, soon to be or
ganized, and which has the promise OF
the support of the athletic association
and of the faculty committee.
The requirements for the life savers
certificate have not been announced as
yet.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-22
UMPIRES IMPROVE
TARGET PRACTICE
Coast Artillery Officers Benefit
by Suggestions Which Make
Conditions Uniform

That innovation Of the last year. the
introduction of an umpire into coast
artillery target practice. has met with
success It has been found that diff
ferent officers interpretations of re-
quirements often disagree, and, conse-
quently, under the old system, batteries
of the same caliber and model in diff
ferent districts seldom held their prac-
tice under the same conditions.
While the instructions under which
the umpire works do not not contem-
plate his having any authority to direct
that practice be conducted in any GER
tain way. he has given battery COM
manders notice beforehand of any con-
ditions existing which he considered
to be violations of regulations.
Battery commanders have evinced a
desire to conform to his suggestions in
such matters; on the other hand, where
he has seen that battery commanders
were not taking advantage of condi-
tions to which they were entitled, he
has brought it to their attention before
the practice.
Captain George M. Apple. Fifth field
artillery, left yesterday for Los An
geles, where he will spend a part of
his two months leave of absence.
1t was reported yesterday that Lieu
tenant Colonel Phister was confined to
his quarters because of illness
Lieutenant Pepin of the Sixty-fifth
company and Lieutenant w. c. knight
of the Seventieth company, coast ar
tillery corps. have been promoted from
second to first lieutenancies.
Major j. F.. McIndre and Major j. f.
Morrow, engineers, registered at head
quarters yesterday. They are in the
city to act as a board of examiners
before which Second Lieutenant Lewis
III. Watkins, corps of engineers, will be
examined for promotion.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-22
Portola Racing Association Meets to Plan for
Big Automobile Meet
By R. R. L'HoMMEDIEU

The Porto1a racing association held
another meeting yesterday. Outside of
appointing a board of directors, prac-
tically nothing definite was done. It
is evident from the attendance at the
two meetings that have been held that
many of the dealers are desirous of
participating in a road race. and those
who have not cars In which to COM
pete themselves feel that the contest
should take place to continue the sue
cess of last years race.
A great deal of enthusiasm was dis
played and the Oakland contingent was
out in force, the members of the
Oakland automobile association attend
ing in a. body.
The main difficulty seemed to be
whether the race should be held in Oak
land or San Francisco. The question
of finances, however, was the crucial
point. aAd entirely too much attention
was given to the question whether San
Francisco or Oakland would put up the
major portion Of the money for hold
ing the contest.
Those present seemed to have lost
view of the fact that the race is not
local affair. 1t is a national contest,
one of the few designated by the Amer
lean automobile association as of suffi
cient importance to be scheduled at the
same time as the Vanderbilt and the
other blue ribbon events of the east.
Ever since the event was sanctioned
by the American automobile associa-
ton, the manufacturers who have fast
cars have been inquiring of local agents
about the event. insisting on early in
formation which would enable them
to schedule their racing itinerary so
that their fast cars might participate
in the Portola contest.
California has always been noted for