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Evening journal., 1910-03-23
HE TOOK THE CASE.
The Lawyer Said He Would Attend to
II, and He Did.

The Lawyer Said He Would Attend &c
II, and He Did.
A Washington attorney is rather
noted for the facility with which be
forgets financial obligations. He has
owed a certain grocer IS for a year or
two. The other day the merchant con-
cluded to try anew course with him.
Meeting him In his store. he said:
Judge. l have a customer who owes
me a small bill and has owed It for a
long time. He makes plenty Of money.
but won't pay. What would you doY'
'1'd sue him." said the lawyer en-
phatically.
"Well. / win put the account in your
hands" And the merchant presented
a statement Of the account against the
lawyer himself.
"All right. l will attend to it." said
the disciple Of Blackstone.
A few days later the merchant re-
ceived the following note from the
lawyer:
'In the case of versus -.
took judgment for the full amount OF
your claim. Execution was issued and
returned no property found My fee
for obtaining Judgment is $40. for
which amount please send check. win
be glad to serve you In any other mat
ters in which you may need an attor-
ney."-Washingto Star.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
AcOTTlia
Many Men Have it and Most
Of Them Worry About it

ACOMIA-it's n magic word-what
does IL mean? Simply absence OF hair.
A baldheaded man has ACOMIA-
absence OF hair.
A million more men will have AGO.
MIA a year from now IL they do not
get rid Of disgusting dandruff.
Dandruff Is caused by a germ. This
germ is a persistent sort of germ. He
works while you sleep and when you
awake. He breakfasts, dimes and sups
on the vitality stored In the hair roots,
and the longer you tolerate his pres
ence the surer you are Of displaying
shiney headpiece later on.
XIII the dandrum germs; that's the
only way TO keep from growing bald.
Any capable doctor will tell you so
How can you be sure that you arc
killing the dandrum germs? Simply by
using daily for two weeks Partisan
Sage, the most pleasant tonic for the
hair the world has ever known.
II at the end Of two weeks YOU have
any dandruff, itching scalp, or falling
hair Miller Drug Co. will give you
your money back.
Partisan Sage is the most pleasant
and invigorating hair dressing in the
world. 1t IS not sticky or greasy. II
win make women's hair soft, silky and
luxuriant I'm a few days. The girl
with the Auburn hair is on every bot
tie. Fifty cents a large bottle at drug
gists everywhere and at Miller Drug
Co.'S who guarantee IL. Mail orders
filled. all charges prepaid, by Tho
American makers, Giroux MFG. Co.
Buffalo. n. Y.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
pivIdina somsthIno.

A farm laborer in one Of the west
ern counties was requested to vote for
a candidate at the election. but he re-
fused. Being asked for his reason. he
made answer:
why. because them chaps be well
enough paid"
They then tried to explain to Hodge
that members Of parliament in this
country were not paid for their serv-
ices. But he was not to be convinced
"Doan't zee tell mer' he replied
somewhat angriiy. II believe my eyes
and when l zees in the paper as they
divides almost ev'ry night l knows
they be dividin' summatP-Londor
Tit-Bits.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
SKEEING IN THE ALPS.
Picturesque Sport on tho Order Of
"Folow Your Leader"

Picturesque Sport on the Order Of
"Follow Your Leader"
The skeeing clubs form one OF the
most picturesque sights TO be seen In
the Alps In winter. With their bright
colored blanket suits. tasseled caps or
tam-o'-shanters and huge white mitts,
they go through the snow covered
woodlands across the white mountain
slopes usually in single file. perhaps
fifty sliding along after the leader In
true Norwegian fashion. Indeed. 1t is
a variety - the old game Of ''follow
your leader" for what he does the
others are expected to do. SO II he
comes to a ledge and jumps OF all are
supposed to leap.
But jumping with the skees is not
so easy as 1t looks. and the end is Of.
ten burial ir the snow bank. kor un-
less one is very sure of his footing the
long, narrow wooden Stats will twist
or turn without warning. and over
you 60 with the skee one can &c
over hard snow at a very rapid rate
Out wien ue slllhtS phAeh VI hhe
newly fallen snow II is a case Of slow
to be sure. for any minute the bottom
may sink away with him.
But It is healthful as well as in
vigorating. and the women have found
that they need not look awkward ever
In this form Of outdoor dress, with
ribbon here and a tSssei there anG
some even adorning their skees.-Si
Nicholas.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
SPRING SHOPPERS AT
MILLER BROS. STORE

Hundreds OF delighted shoppers are
crowding the stores Of Miller Bros.
Company, at No. 219 Market street,
where fine showing OF spring and
summer goods Is in progress. Concerts
are given each afternoon and the
opening will continue until tomorrow.
This store has many departments,
including wearing apparel, furniture,
and household goods.
Especially low prices attract atten-
tion to the elaborate and varied stock.
A handsome display Of ladies' tailored
suits is winning great attention and
there are many delighted purchasers.
Tho assortment comprises beautiful
coat suits in the latest mode and this
seasons most fashionable creations in
spring models. These prevail I'm Pana-
mas. serges, diagonals and shepherd
plaids, navy, black, grey, steel and
smoke.
The assortment OF one-piece silk
dresses is especially noticeable for Its
variety. Careful shoppers are sure TO
be pleased. The show of spring mill
llnery is one OF the best TO be seen In
the city at moderate prices. The hats
were made and imported especially
for Miller Brothers Company. Black
taffeta coats are proving very popular
also. There is a large assortment of
mems stylish spring suits at very
moderate prices. A visit by fastidious
young men to tho store will be profit
able.
The furniture display is one in which
this company takes pardonable pride
and the array of household goods Il
a tempting one. Furniture of every
description is offered at the spring
opening cut prices and It affords viii
mingtonians opportunities to purchase
goods at the right prices. This de-
partment is complete in every detail
/ There are some choice offerings in bed
room suites. sideboards, chiffoniers
chairs, window shades, etc, and thu
stool; of rugs, tapestries, etc, is highly
| creditable.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
BARR CASE NOT In
THIS JURISDICTION

James c. Barr. colored. a steward on
board the schooner "William r.. Hus-
ton" boQnd from Boston to New Cas-
tie, with n cargo of ice. was discharged
from custody by United States Com
missioner William G. Mahafy yester-
day afternoon. The man was charged
with committing an assault and battery
upon First Mate Walter Nelson, OF
the schooner, while at sea-
Deciding that the United States had
no jurisdiction in the case. Barr was
dismissed from custody after such APP
plication had been made by District
Attorney John +. Nields. The assault
occurred In Long Island Sound within
sight Of land and Commissioner Ma
haify was OF the opinion that IL was a.
case for the State courts Of New York.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
A MONSTER WHALE.
One Way In Which II Resemblsd q
Tiny Species Of FIsh.

One Way In Which II ResembIsd a
Tiny Species Of Flsh.
One winter some years ago a large
whale was killed near one Of the At
lantc seaports. Its carcass was taken
ashore. loaded on two dat cars and
transported far inland to cities where
a whale was a curiosity that people
would pay to see. Il was necessary, OF
course. that the exhibitions should be
given IN unheated halls. and as It was
a cold winter the whale kept In fair.
ly good state OF preservation for con-
siderable number OF weeks before II
became imperative TO close the amuse.
ment season so far as that particular
cetacean was concerned. While Il
was on exhibition In Chicago a mer'
chant from a little town IN southern
Illinois. who happened to be in the city
on business. went to see It. When b,
returned home he could talk II moth
ing else.
"You may think you've seen big fish,
he said. but unless you've come acros
a whale somewhere you haven't"
How long was It, JenT' somebod
asked him.
1T was mighty close TO ninety fee
and about hfteen feet thick. IL wa
the biggest thing ever saw out Of Il
water that swims In the water"
"Well." said the village doctor, ''yc
didn't expect TO find Il a smelt. dl
your
mo" be answered hesitatingly, obi
II did. just little" Exchange.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Social and
Personal

Miss Mary Warrington and Miss
Ruth +. Richard spent Saturday and
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Potts at Newark
Lincoln Young. Of Media, was a re-
cent visitor in this city.
William Chandler was a recent visitor
at Pleasant Hill.
Mrs. ]. T. Moore and daughter, Alice.
Of Pleasant Hill, have been visiting
friends in this city.
George L. Mediel was a recent guest
of friends at Newark.
Miss Bertha Pepper Of Prospect Park,
is spending a week as the guest Of
Wilmington friends.
Mrs. Claude r. Booker has returned
to her home in this city, after a visit
to friends at Upland.
Henry 3. Duncan, Jr., was a visitor
in West Chester on Monday,
Mr.. and Mrs. William +. Crowl are
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Ciar-
ence NJ. Ortlip, of oxford.
Elmer Grason has been visiting his
father, David Grason, Of oxford.
Mrs. Clifford Nesbit is spending some
time with her aunt, Mrs. Isaac Mundel,
of oxford.
Miss Lydia Grayson has returned 10
Chester after four weeks stay with
relatives here.
Miss Maria Kelly. of Cherry Hill
was a recent visitor here.
Mrs. II. II. Davis and daughter, Miss
Matte, of Cherry Hill, were recent Wis
itors here.
Mrs. Herbert Myers and Mrs. Wal
ter Straw are visiting their parents
at Tredericktown.
Mrs. George Ruess and son, Warren
of Chesapeake City, are visiting friends
here.
Miss Nellie Page has been spend.
ing p few days at Newark.
J. Miss Carrie Chambers, Of Newark
is spending a week with her parents
In this city.
Mrs. Samuel Little Of Milford Cross
Roads, has been visiting her parents
in this city.
Blake Ewing Of Trainer. has beei
spending several days with Whining
ton friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel II. DursteiI
have been spending a few days wftl
friends at Chester.
Miss Alice and Gretta Grassland, o
Eddystone, are the guests Of Whining
ton friends.
Miss Pearl Lyman is spending a fey
days with friends at Upland.
Mrs. Baggarly is sick at her hom
on West Eighth street. DR.. Jones is
her physician.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
A Poser.

A vegetarian writer narrated In a
recent address a poser" that his little
son had put to him.
my little boy" said the speaker.
soften turns away from his lentils and
expresses a longing for chops and
roast beef.
"The other day at table l explained
TO him that we become what we eat
that by eating vegetables we become
mild and placid. but by eating meat
we become savage and gross
"'Well. papa. said the lad. II It's
true that we sbecome what we eat
why don't cannihals become mission
ariesr"
Evening journal., 1910-03-23

Shake off the grip Of your old
enemy, Nasal Catarrh. by using Elys
Cream Balm. Then will all the SWELL
ing and soreness be driven out Of the
tender. inhamed membranes. The fits
Of sneezing will cease and the dis
charge, as offensive to others as to
yourself, will be stopped when the
causes that produce it are removed.
Cleanliness, comfort and renewed
health by the use of Cream Balm.
Sold by all druggists for so cents. or
mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street,
New York.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Bury Miss Iohnson Today.

Tho funeral of Miss Mary c. john
son, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. John
w. Johnson, Of No. 2OS North Adams
street who died on Saturday, took
place this morning. Requiem mass
was celebrated by Father Carter in St.
Paurs r. c. Church, and interment
was in Cathedral cemetery.
The bearers wene Joseph Dougher-
", GGeorge Quillivan, John Moore
Thomas Lynch. John Lynch and John
Alexander.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
DAMAGE CASE
IS NON-SUITED

In Superior Court yesterday afternoon
non-suit was granted IN the damage
case Of c. p. Dicley, administrator Of
G. o. Hensel. VS. the p, B. & W. Rail-
road Company. The defendants made the
contention that Hensel had contributed to
his own death. and the court ordered the
non-suit entered.
Hensel was killed while crossing the
tracks of the company below Stanton.
His administrator sought $4,000 dam
ages.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
SHOW HOPE FARM -
MODEL DOWN STATE

The models OF Hope Farm, which
have been displayed for the past week
in the window Of Belts Pharmacy,
will be placed In position in the spec
ial car Of the tuberculosis Assn
citation today The Association off,
cials expect the car-exhibit 20 start on
its tour Of Southern Delaware some
time next week.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
KITE CARRIED
LANTERN SKYWARD

The light seen at Bancrofts Banks by
many persons. who believed II to be a
comet or an airship, was large kite
flown by Robert Pyle. Of shallcross ave-
nue.. A lantern was attached to the kite.
Pyle is talking about making an airship.
He has already rugged up a wireless on
his roof and has a search light.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Low Rates TO the West.

Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets 10
Rocky Mountains, Pacific Coast, West
orn Canada Mexico and Southwestern
points on sale daily until April "A at
reduced fares. Consult nearest Ticket
Agent, or VIM. Pedrick, Jr., ID. Il. A.,
Philadelphia, Pa
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Woman's CHARGE Was Dismissed

Charged with assault and battery,
James H. Smith. colored, was arraign-
ed in City Court this morning. The
complainant was Mary Brown, colorod
of No. 1 Carpenter street, who said
Smith on Saturday night kicked her
on the leg. As there was no other
evidence against Smith he was dis
missed.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Nieksrson- -Hallstt.

were married last night by the Rev. e.
G. Kliese, pastor Of the First German
Baptist Church. They were accompanied
by stephen Coverdale and Miss Helen
Niclxerson.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Robbers Work at cIaymont.

The home of Mrs. J. A Speakman
at Claymont was entered by thieves
a few lights ago and clothing and
other valuables taken. Yesterday a
bag containing the clothing was found
by boys near Claymont The Marcus
Hook police have been notified.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
caan Ma continnnd.

Threatening bodily harm wrs. the
charge preferred against Samuel Muir
ply in city Court this morning. The
case was continued one week. The
complainant is Beatrice Black OF No.
2O3 East Second street.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Simnson- Rohinson.

Miss Mamie L. simpson. OF this city,
and Hoi1er o. Robinson. Of Hcckessin,
were married on Tuesday afternoon at
the West Presbyterian Church maLse by
the Rev. Alexander alison, Jr. After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson left for
Atlantic City. Upon their return they
will live at Hocl1essln.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Drum corns Re.oraanized.

The fife and drum corps Of Diligent
Council, Junior Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics, has been re-organized,
and the name changed TO Junior Me-
chanics' Fife and Drum Corps. Edward
c. Praytor is leader.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
To Receive Or. Cochran,

Union M. e. Church will welcome its
new pastor. the Rev. w. Z. Corlran. on
Thursday evening. A pleasing program
has been arranged. refreshments will be
served. The congregation and friends Of
the church are invited to attend.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
M. HoH CO... A. pitt,burc,

John H. Hon, son Of s. S. Hon
general manager OF the wilmington
City Railway, has accepted a position
with the Westinghouse Electric Com
pany at Pittsburg
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Landanhurn counla Married.

Harvey Ferguson and Miss Irene Pen
mock. OF Landenberg, Pa. were married
at the manse OF West Presbyterian
Church yesterday by the Rev. Alexander
Alison. Jr.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23

zessin cecllie for Chorbourg and will pro-
ceed directly to Paris. Later Mr.. Pohlig
will go to Germany. and will spend most
OF the summer in Munich.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
At FuneraI In Providenes.

Mrs Thomas Foraker, Of this city,
attended the funeral of Miss Florence
Malin. her niece. at Providence. Nd,
on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Linen Shower.

Miss Edith NJ Whitehead gave Miss
Helen Alsentzer linen shower on Mon
day evening at her home. Miss Whitehead
viii act as bridesmaid for Miss Alsentzer
at her marriage in April.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
pireotor PohIln in Muninh.

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Pohlig and their
daughter. Miss Elizabeth Mailard sailed
from New York to-day on the Kronprin-
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Juniors in New Quarters.

Diligent Council, Jr. o. u. A NJ,
has changed its meeting place from
the Law Building to Red Mems Hall.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Fire comnanx Maatinu

The Washington Fire Company will
have a special meeting on Friday night
at 8 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1910-03-23
Womsn's Variety.

Jinks-My wife and some Of her
friends are going to organize a secret
society.
Binks-Nonsense! The idea Of wo.
men in a secret society!
Jinks-Sure. They're going to meet
TO tell secrets.
The Raymer enterprise., 1910-09-29
BEE CULTURE PROFITABLE
INDUSTRY WHEN UNDERSTOOD
Means OF Obtaining Tor Natural Product Whsh
Would Otherwise Be Lost TO Us-Extrsu,sly
Fascinating Pastims.

only the bright side Of the picture and
leave It TO the new bee kesper to d.,
cover that there d often another ode.
When any financial prunt y derived.
bee keeping requires hard woTk and
work at Just the proper time. other
wise the surplus Of honey may be d.
minished or lost. Few lines Of work
requires more study TO insure success.
In years when available nectar y
limited. surplus honey u secured only
by judicious manipulations and It b
only through considerable experience
and often by expensive reverses that
the bee keeper 10 able to manipulate
properly TO save his crop. Anyone
can produce honey In seasons Of plen-
ty. but these do not come every year
In most locations, and It takes a good
bee keeper to make the most Of poor
years. When. even with the best Of
manipulations. the crop Is failure
through lack Of nectar, the bees must
be fed to keep them from starvation.
The average annual honey yield per
colony for the entire country, under
good management, will probably be
rs to 30 pounds Of comb honey or 40
TO 30 pounds OF extracted honey. The
The Raymer enterprise., 1910-09-29

prolific Of results. haul from Is TO 50
bushels to the load"
This Is In no sense an exceptional In.
stance. A farmer In the corn belt Of
Illinois told the writer:
Il had 5000 bushels Of corn to mar.
ket and at one time could have sold
for 60 cents. II could have delivered
It, but could not. Later | sold for
60 cents. With good roads l could
have had the top price. and I would
have saved as much more by being
able to haul larger loads. figure that
would have been at least four cents
per bushel better of II l had had q
good hard road instead Of soft mud
road to use. With 80 bushels to the
acre the loss was two dollars per acre
for that one crop"
With good roads . more diversified
crop can be raised; the area Of mar.
ket gardening, which 10 very profit.
able, Is more than doubled BY good,
permanent highways. This gives the
farmers increased opportunity and the
city people . better market In which
to purchase supplies. 0ood roads Az
the best investment any community
can make.
The Raymer enterprise., 1910-09-29

dealers. the price varies from si1 to
ten cents for extracted honey and
from 10 to IL cents for comb honey.
All Of these estimates depend largely
on the quality and neatness Of the
product. From the gross return must
be deducted from nifty cents to ono
dollar per colony for expenses other
than labor, including foundation sec
lions. occasional new frames and
hives and other ncidentals-not, how
ever. providing for increase.
Above all 1t should be emphasized
that the only way to make bee keep
ing a profitable business is to produce
only first-class article. Too many
bee keepers. in fact the majority. pay
too little attention to making their
goods attractive. They should recog.
nize the fact that Of two jars Of honey,
one in an ordinary fruit jar or tin can
with poorly printed label. and the
other in neat glass jar Of artistic
design with q pleasing. attractive IL
bel. the latter will bring double OF
more the extra cost Of the better
package. It 10 perhaps unfortunate,
but nevertheless q fact that honey
sells largely on appearance. and . pro
gressive bee keeper win appeal -
strongly as possible to the eye Of his
customer.
The Raymer enterprise., 1910-09-29
Reduced Rates TO the Eighteenth Ma.
tiona, Irrigation Congress, Pueblo.

September 26.3O, 1910. will be a gala
event In the history OF Pueblo. The
Eighteenth National Irrigation Con.
gress conyenes on the 26th and will be
attended by many Of the most distin.
guished men Of the country. Among
tie speakers are Hon. Frank c. Goudy
of Denver. Mr.. J. NJ. Wilson OF Wyo
ming. Major Richard W. Young OF Salt
Lake City. DR.. George Pardee OF Cali
fornia. Mr.. George E. Barstow OF Bars.
tow. Tex. Ex-Governor Adams Of Colo.
RADIO and others interested in irriga.
ton and the reclamation Of arid lands.
The Denver 4 Rio Grande railroad
offers exceedingly low rates to Pueblo
from stations In Colorado and New
Mexico to enable citizens along It's
lines to attend this meeting. From
New Mexico points tickets will be on
sale September %. "a. % and 26 and
will carry final return limit OF Octo.
Der 3. 1910 From stations in Colo
RADIO, tickets will be sold on September
"a. 25 and 26, except from stations
south and west Of Alamosa and south
OF Vance Junction. the selling dates
will be one day earlier. or September
u. "a and 25. Tickets will be limited
for return to October 3. 1910.
In addition to the above the Rio
Grande has placed in effect reduced
rates from Denver, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo In order that delegates and
others attending the congress may
have an opportunity to visit the prin.
cipal irrigated sections in Colorado.
Utah and New Mexico. These tickets
are on sale September 30 and October
/ and carry a final return limit OF 80
days In addition to date OF sale. ex-
cept to stations between and including
Denver. Manitou, Canon City. Walsen-
burg and Trinidad. which will have
ten-day limit
The Raymer enterprise., 1910-09-29
It Was the other Way.

"Mr. Jones' said the senior partner
I'm the wholesale dry goods house to
the drummer who stood before him
in the private Office. you have been
with us for the past ten years"
Eyes. sir"
And you ought to know the rules
OF the house. One OF them is that no
man OF ours shall take side line"
But have none. SIR"
But you have lately got married."
Eyes; but can you call that a side
line, Mr.. Jones?'
Technically, 1t may not be-"
"You needn't fear that having wife
Is going to bring me in off trip any
sooner"
''Oh, don't It is the fear that
having wife at home you'll want to
stay out on the road altogether"
The Raymer enterprise., 1910-09-29
GOOD ROADS
MEAN PROFITS
Improved Highways Permits
Farmer to Carry Much Larger
Loads 70 Market With Ordi.
nary Team Of Horses.
CBy HOWARD II. GRoss.)

(By HOWARD II GRoSS.)
A Pittsburg paper has the following
Item:
H. E. Beasley. living three miles
east Of Pittsburg. has sold about 1900
bushels Of corn within the past ten
days to the Pittsburg Elevator com
pany. receiving 80 and 60 cents there
for. This is not only good dead on
the part Of the farmer. but there Is an.
other thing In connection herewith
In delivering this corn Mr.. Beasley
10 able to haul from 60 to 70 bushels
at q load upon a wagon with an ordi.
nary team. there being q good gravel
road from Pittsbury to bis farm. Farm
ers from other directions where the
good roads movement has not been