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Evening journal., 1910-03-08
WHERE WAGES
ARE REALLY LOW

purchasers often wonder" Hermann
q. seug. an importer OF New York, who
has Just returned from tour Of Ger
many. said to a Washington Post reporter.
'how it is that Germans can pay duties
and sell things SO cheaply. It's easy
enough explained AT some kind Of work
a man. his wife and ave children. working
10 to l6 hours a day. ca navorage so cents
a day wages. 1n many classes of work tho
pay is from half a cent to a cent an hour,
according TO the skill of the worker. The
beautiful toys that the Germans send
abroad at Christmas time are made by
men and women who do not average
three-qiiarters Of cent an hour. The
beautiful feather Easter novelties. tho
paper novelties are made by tho same
deft hands that toll for price that would
be scorned by a newsboy for 10 minutes
work These figures apply only TO adults.
Tho children cannot earn nearly as large
sums. ono family OF seven earns 45 cents
day. another with eight members as
gregates 81 cents.
'In Thuringls" continued Mr.. SsllE,
"the worsmen making toy animals for 2.
pieces receive about one cent an hour
For 60 wooden soldiers, on which an nduli
and three children work 30 hours q l.;
cents is paid. Colored masks bring one
half cent an hour. and 2 is cents an hour
Is the wage for tho whole family. The
makers OF doll parts are no better OF. No
better wages are paid for musical instru
ments.
'The number Of children employed fl
Germany is estimated at $4,000. They arr
found in all industries. Even children onl.
three years old are employed in hom
work. The reasons for the employment O
children is two-fold. In the first place
the children furnish cheap labor, and, sec
ond. the parents are dependent On thei
assistance. OF course. much Of their wor
IS purely mechanical. The thousands VII
have visited Oberammergau and hav
taken away with them artisticaly carve
images and crosses will be interested
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
MILITIA FORCE AS
AID TO ARMY
War Department Takes Initial
Step Toward Combining
Military Bodies

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. March S.-The initial
step toward the organization of an army
OF 250.ooO trained men as first line of ma
tlonal defense Is being taken in accord
anoe with an order just issued by Score
tary Dickinson creating tho irst field
army of the United states.
This army consists Of three divisions
made up of the national guard Of New
York. Connecticut. New Hampshire, Mas
sachusetts. Rhode Island and Maine and
tho fun strength OF the regular army IA
these States. II will consist OF 5000 men.
Later other armies will bc organized by
combining the militia OF the other states
with the regular army. Il is expected that
all the governors will consent to the state
troops being assigned to tactical organiza-
ton with the regulars as in the case of
New England.
In time Of peace tho National Guard vii
remain under the jurisdiction Of the state
governments, but hereafter they viii re-
ceive instruction with tho regular troops
with whom they will be assigned in case
OF war and all training will be directed
with the end OF perfecting an organiza-
tion which will be relied upon to put into
the field on short notice an army OF 300
0O0 men. Each division viii have its own
headquarters, quartermasters aud ordi-
nance stores and depots
| In case OF war the National Guard OF
NeN England will mobilize with the reg
ular troops and come under the command
of the head OF the department of the
East Similarly. when the plan is com
plcte, the militia Of other States will
mobilize at the selected headquarters
under the general command of the regular
army head of the division.
An effort will be made TO encourage
/ National Guard enlistments in the States
which are below their quota and an in
crease in the regular army will. H. Is OK
pected provide for adequate instruction
OF the militia along the lines of the gem
eral splan of defense. Each brigade-con-
sisting of Federal and State troops-will
have distinguishing insignia in the form
OF enamel badges and at regular intervals
the militia organizations viii 20 10 tho
regular army post with which they arc
brigaded for instructions
The scheme Is the most far reaching YET
undertaken for having an adequate army
in the United States subject TO immediate
call of the President.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
POLISHING ORANGES

Ever know that the best oranges
are always polished before they get to
the market?" asked the best looking
clerk in the wholesale fruit house on
the corner, as he took the paper wrap
per from one Of the golden. luscious
fruit an dinspected It critically while
waiting for another customer. WELL"
they are"
Carefully placing his hatchet in his
pocket at a ralkish angle, he pried the
core at the top OF the orange, with
ease and grace, says the Providence
Tribune.
''See the specks around that?" he
asked. well, wherf the oranges come
from the tree. they are pretty we'll
covered with that sort of thing. IN
some cases Others Of the fruit are
comparatively free from It. 1t is simp-
ly the marks OF the growth of the
orange, of course. The best of the
oranges come from the young growth
and are those grown quickly. 1t Is
the same with apples. The poorest
oranges, the poorest lemons have th'
thickest skins and are those growr
| most slowly--the kind that grows OF
old trees whose vitality is more ex
hausted.
1.-THE orange grawer takes his or
anges and places them in a tub. Her
, they are thrown against moplike ar
. rangements which rub off the dirt fron
. them. the whole thing going on unde
water. Then each orange is take
out and wrapped in it's own separat
sheet OF paxer with care and packed 1
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
Social and
Personal

c. b. Halloday is at the Chalfonte,
Atlantic city.
Andrew J. Hance, Jr., a student at the
Wilmington High School, has been visit
ing his parents at Bethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Antrim Worrilow were re-
cent visitors at Bethel.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Wilson have been
spending a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
E. c. Wilson. OF Newark.
Miss Leta Waters Of Newark, has been
visiting Miss Margaret Lank OF this city.
Mrs. William J. Brown has been the
guest Of Mrs. David W. Sheppard Of New
ark.
Carleton Henderson, who has been en-
ployed at the railroad station at Belle
view. has been transferred to this city.
Howard Dietman and John Reynolds Of
Marcus Hook. were recent guests Of VIII
mington friends.
Abram Herr of Trainer is tho guest Of
friends in this city.
Mrs. John Richards and daughter Sarah.
OF Chester. are visiting relatives here.
Misses Lizzie and Lille Abbott, Of SAL
isbury are visiting in this city.
Miss Esther Webster, who has been the
guest Of friends at Salisbury has returned
home
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Watson have
been visiting friends at Bridgeville.
John r. Farnan has been spending a few
days at Milton.
Herman Simpson has been visiting
friends at Harrington
Captain Charles johnson has returned
from Milford. where he has been quite IN
since Christmas.
Miss Helen Plumley, Of Marcus Hook
has been spending week with relatives
here.
Edward Truitt will remove from this
city to Marcus Hook.
The Misses Lydia and Winnifred Fader.
OF Newark, have been visiting Wilmington
friends.
c. B. Halolday is a guest at the Chal-
fonte, Atlantic City.
Miss Bertha Broomen, formerly teach
er at Friends School. this city. and now
instructor in mathematics at Friends
/ Central School. Philadelphia, and Miss
Helen Hinborn, of Swarthmore were
week end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
W. Philips.
Mrs. Ida Mason. Of Hillsboro. is spend
ing a few days with friends in this city.
Mr. Mullikin is spending some time al
Queen Anne. his former home.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
Evnninn comnanv.


Miss Eva r. Scott, Of No. 21O6 Jefferson
street entertained at her home on Friday
evening During the evening games were
played and both vocal and instrumental
music was given. Miss Margarete Hyland
and Harry Cannon sang several solos. and
after luncheon there was dancing. Those
present were Misses Catherine lockwood.
Mary Nickerson. Margarete Hyland, Susie
Black, Elizabeth Mccoy, Carrie Records.
Mary e. Sweets. Annie ]. Garrett, OF
Newport: Eva Scott, and Helen Hopkins,
Of Delaware city; Oppie Griffith, Of New
port: Henry Brumble, of Newport Char
les p. Grubb. Of Newport; Lloyd Knox.
George Wier Percy Ward, Of Philadel-
phia; Harry Cannon. Of Florida; Charles
c. Davis. OF Elsmere; Webster Hague, OF
Chestertown. Nd; Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
Butler. Miss Mildred and Master Butler.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
ELK HERD HEARS
NEW HOME NEWS
Local Lodge Elects Officers
and Discusses Plans for
Magnificent Club
House

wilmington Lodge of Elks last night
elected officers for the ensuing year and
discussed plans for their new home. The
attendance was the largest In the history
Of this lodge which now has a member
ship Of about three hundred. There were
not any contests and all the officers were
advanced.
william Bal was elected exalted ruler.
a selection merted by long and active in-
terest in the Affairs of wilmington Lodge.
Mr. Ball Is one OF the expert machinista
Of this city and is associated with tho
j. n. Poole Co The other officers who
will assist Mr. BAN in the administration
Of the lodges affairs are as follows. Es-
teemed leading knight. sylvester ID. Town
send. Jr. esteemed loyal knight Charles
w. Bacon esteemed lecturing knight, A.
l. sharpe; secretary. William L. lia-
mann: treasurer. Charles H. Simmons;
tyler. Albert L. .Fulmer trustee, William
NJ Foord.
Frank r. sohnling, =. r. r., was olect-
ed representative 10 the Grand Lodge
which meets in Detroit next july. r. wal
lace Connolly was chosen tcrnato repre-
sentative.
The Eiks' Home Building Association
owns the two properties on the southwest
corner OF Delaware avenue and Tatnall
street Peter J. Ford, president Of that
owning corporation addressed the assem-
] bled Eiks last night. II was made known
Z that splendid improvements are contcm-
plated and it is likely that ground may
be broken for a magnificent club house
within a few months The local lodge is IN
fourishlng condition and the members
are now devoting considerable attention "a
the new home project.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
1t is a fine art.

a box. It is a fine art.
'Nou might say" he added over his
shoulder. as he turned to a customer.
that this Is one of the best years for
oranges. They are better this year
than ever before, and they are cheaper
than they have been for some years
past"
In the store where / trade" said the
man he had been talking with.
Perhaps not" said the clerk, his
chubby face lighting wit ha smile. but
he did last year"
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
Menls Leaaue offeers.

The annual meeting of the Mems League
of the First Presbyterian Church was held
last evening The members offered their
services to the trustees for the purpose
OF renovaung and improving the church
property tho. coming summer. These offi-
GERS were elected: Harry W. Hobson
president; Harry c. Cannon, vice-presi-
dent; George F. Cornell. recording and
corresponding secretary; George W. Nc
Laughlin. treasurer; George w. Jones,
chaplain; Arthur c. Price. organist.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
PRISON WORK IN
FAR OFF sWErk.,

Within a few years the lay/
den relative to prison labor ~ ~
modified. Industries W. ~
brush making, and simfNoF
the blind. the lame. an
do. have been taken frde
which now manufactuft R
can he used By the state rain "a
postohice. the telegraph service.
the army and the navy The work &
done mostly in the cells If the cell
is not large enough. the convict lives
in one and works IN another. After
the third year Of Imprisonment con-
ivcts may work together in open shops;
but the numbering serving long terms
rs small, only 1856 I'm all. Three prisons
have 200 inmates oach while 43 others
contain from 80 up to 100, different
prisons following different employ
ments--tailoring leather work, cabinet
work, harness making, weaving, the
making OF mail sacks. ctc. Skilled in
dustrial superintendents teach these
trades. and. the men are fitted to earn
an honest living on release. In 1905.
before the reorganization Of the prison
industries, the sum total OF revenue
from prison work was only about S45.-
600. In 1908 Il was more than S150.000.
Sweden also finds work for her tramps,
from 80 days order up to 3 years
according to circumstances-New York
Evening Post.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08

ident. Mrs. Sarah M. Snodgrass; Vice
president, Mrs. Edward Woodward; sec
retary. Miss Frances r. Forman; treas
urer. Miss Martha A. Alexander. After
some talk on the future work Of the or
ganization social session was held.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
smith h-MuIlin.

Miss Jane Smith, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. S. *. Smith. No. 1109 Adams street.
and Paul Mullin, son Of John S. Mullin.
Jr.. will he married on March 10, by tho
Rev. Frederick NJ. KirlSus, rector OF Trim
ity p. f. church. Only the immediate
families and few friends will be pres
cnt
Evening journal., 1910-03-08

learn that these are produced st low
wages. The average wages OF tine carvcrs
In Oherammergau range i'om a6 TO 1s
cents day The work begins at ,'cioci1
and continues until 10 10 .n the w
inss."
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
Aid Society officers.

The Ladies Aid Society of Elsmere
meeting at the home of Mrs. Edward
Woodward near Elsmere. on Saturday
evening. These officers were elected. Pres
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
Leaaue Meeting Postponed.

The annual meeting Of the Consumers
League has been postponed until next
week.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
Missionary Society Msetina.

The postponed meeting Of the Womans
Home Missionary Society of st. Paul Is
NJ e. Church was held last evening, at
tho home of Mrs Rockefeller. No. 2li west
Seventh street
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
Psinsd.

First Hobo--Why did yer refuse 1t?
Second Hobo-Why. when she said
chop suey" dat word chop reminds
me too much offde tilne when had
ter chop three soordslo OF wood looking
into dc face of two shotsuns.
Evening journal., 1910-03-08


@ Millinery Creations have arrived and we want to show them to you As special early induce
EARLY AT LATE SEASON PRICES We the SoEsT millinery the
abo neNSp h We W crth
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-02-02
CHAPTER Xxx.
M a j or Tor oslo :"

- ALPH was always quick-witted in the presence
X of crisis. and perceiving the uselessness of
= attempting to leave the house he pretended to
stumble over chair, and let his hat and stick fall.
This enabled him to conceal his dismay, and gave
him time to recover his sefcommand and when
he had picked them up he had himself we'll in
hand again and had decided upon how to act.
In Major Torosto he had recognized the man
whose photograph Harefeld had shown him that
evening that of the leader OF DR.. Marini and his
associates in the house OF Gervaise street He
guessed, therefore, that in some way they had
learned of Torostos mission, had succeeded in
getting possession of the princes letter of author
ity and had laid trap, into which he had walked
without thought OF suspicion. Obviously, his
only at first was to hide the fact that he
knew their plan.
Il am very sorry to have put you to the trouble
OF coming here, Mr. Anstable" said Major Torosto.
q hope it has not Inconvenience you
This gave Ralph his first cue Not seriously,
Major Torosto' he replied as he sat down. But
| had one two rather urgent matters to attend
to tonight, so l left word for my people to come
here for should our talk last very long. BY
this he intended to make it plain that no attempt
could be made to detain him without inquiries
promptly following.
Then had better get to business at once
You could not bring the Countess Darla with you.
l am sorry to See am anxious to meet her His
Hghness urged me to use the greatest despatch
in the matter
you will of course see her tomorrow. But for
your indisposition l should have suggested your
going to her with tonight There is. indeed,
still time if you feel equal to it. l wish to tell
at once tnaC l am extremely eager 10 De re-
lieved of the responsibility of this matter As you
know it is really my fathers affair not mine and
only his ill health caused him to place it in my
hands 1t has come at most awkward time Tor
me- and the you will take charge of the
countess and everything the better shall be
pleased. You will understand this when say
that l am to be married in the course of day or
So.
81 think 1 could go to her tonight Where is
she?"
AT birmingham, with my father" said Ralph
unblushingly. There is a train at ten O'Clock.
Yes, could catch it," and he glanced at his
watch, affecting not to notice the other mans
change of countenance.
Il fear am not fit for night journey by train,
he said, shaking his head "And Count Stefano
Ross?'
"He is with her at Birmingham" replied Ralph,
smiling blandly
They know of the princes wish-that they
should marry?"
81 told them knew of it. am not
much of matchmaker, am afraid, but it seemed
to that the best thing for them to
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much of one another possible and that Darling
ham would be the best place for that l had an
other reason, admit means a great saving OF
time and trouble for me-
"And there will be no difficulty raised by them?
Il afraid l can't say that. The count will
raise none, for have reason to know that he ad-
her-wel would not answer OF course, l must
speak frankly to you. and the fact is that his
mode of life has been anything but what it should
have been. Until | told him, he had not the
hottest idea OF the exalted position in store for
him, and he has lived the life OF fast young man
about town. l am afraid that some OF his doings
have reached her have very little OF
her. you know; but, so far as man who is about
to be married judge 1T any other girl, she
struck me one very likely to be affected, and
indeed prejudiced by such things. OF course
some girls SQueamiSh about matters OF that
sort"
The Indifferent tone in which he succeeded in
speaking about Rita surprised Ralph himself. He
knew that her safety, and perhaps her life itself
might hang upon the result OF this interview, but
he referred to her though she the mer
stranger, in whom he felt barely casual in
terest.
Major Torosto" was considerably puzzled by
this apparent frankness. and Ralph that he
did not quite know what line to take. The state
ment that both Stephen and Rita were at Darling
ham placed him in very awkward position. He
could not go there, of course, and yet could not
refuse without showing his hand to Ralph.
81 sorry l cannot undertake the journey to
Birmingham tonight" he said after pause. in
deed, l am inclined to regret the young couple
are out OF London. scarcely what is best to
do
A MOTHER pause followed during which Ralph
had time to think of what the mans intentions
were in regard to him. He judged that he had been
brought to the house that he might be used, by
force if necessary to bring Rita and Stephen
there. or Of them at least; and apparently
there no glimmer OF suspicion that he had
lied about their being at Birmingham.
So far as the Drasili faction concerned, it
would be enough for their purposes if they could
get hold of either, but to get them away from
birmingham would be easy matter And Ralph
chuckled secretly at the thought OF the difficulty.
AS to what they would do with or to him. he
could not guess. except that it was very unlikely
he would be allowed to leave the house The only
possible chance of that would depend upon his con-
cealing from Major TorostoH the faintest suspi-
cion that he knew him to be impostor. And
even then it in the highest degree improbable.
There was remote chance that the imposture
might be kept up for day longer in order to use
him. but Ralph would not count upon it. He eX-
pected to be kept prisoner in the house.
You say that Count Stefano had no knowledge
of his birth until you told him, Mr.. Anstabe? ?"
asked the Major" presently. by what name is
he known?"
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His own of course, but without the title Ste
fano Rossi." replied Ralph readily.
Il thought he was to be brought up as an Eng
lishman?'
Il believe there some such thought at the
time l suppose my father had his reasons.
was. of course, a child at the time" Ralph sue
ceeded in speaking in a most natural manner and
without jot OF hesitation. But he read the mo-
tive behind the questions.
Il have never seen him. or even likeness OF
% ALPH gave description, but in no way resem
~ bling Stephen. 1t fanciful word picture OF
Gascoyne, but with sufficient discrepancies to mis-
lead his questloner. He had intention of letting
it be known that Stephen had actually been in
Marini's house
And you say that he has lived very fast
life in London? That is serious Mr.. Anstabe. His
highness is a very austere man, and if this is the
case it might have serious effect upon this pro-
jected marriage His hghness would be quite
likely to veto the arrangement altogether and
change his plans"
1T is nothing to me-, said Ralph with smile Of
Indifference But he saw what coming and
the next remark confirmed his guess
81 really think the better plan would be for
to the count alone in the first instance and
that he should come to me here
81 don't what is done long l at
relieved of any share in the matter, Major
Torosto. I'll go down tonight, if you like and
bring him back with me- said Ralph readily. For
a moment or two he hoped the proposal would be
accepted.
1T is very good of you to offer to take much
trouble the reply.
"oh. don't misunderstood me-" said Ralph with
light laugh thinking he had over-acted 4is eager
Il really only thinking of myself 1t
would suit me much better to travel in the night
and get back tomorrow morning and be able to
wash my hands OF it ALL than have to give up the
whole of another day.
II think l can you that trouble, Mr.. An
stable If you will write letter to Count Stefano
and ask him to come here send it down by
my servant" said Major Torosto' very deliberate
ly fixing his keen piercing eyes Ralph.
YES, that's good suggestion. but l think
go better I'll send down my man, Den-
ton The count knows him, and would be much
more likely to at once"
81 should prefer to send my own servant. Mr..
Anstable.'
"And should prefer send mine. Major Tor
osto.' returned Ralph in quite firm tone
May l ask why?"
Certainly The count is quite likely to refuse
to unless he is fully satisfied that everything
is right. You know. of course. that Baron Drasilis
adherents have been doing things in London Any
way. he does. and letter devered'by stranger
would almost certainly his suspicious. And
if he didn't come there would be delay. whereas,
knowing Denton, he'd come at once
Arizona republican., 1910-09-30
BIGGEST POULTRY
 ATTRACTION EVER
Fair Commission May Secure the Greatest Show On Earth
 of Its Kind.

The territorial fair commission con tinues in perpetual session occasion ally going out to the capitol to confer with the governor and the rest of the time deliberating in it's office, next door to the postoffice It is looking daily after a multitude of things, but what perpleXes most is to know how how much expansion of buildings and stock stalls will be needed and how much it can afford with the resour- ces on hand. In any event it pro- poses to take care of everything in some good way. One improvement decided upon is to put a new and better roof over the wooden part of the exhibition hall, which is now ventilated by wide cracks that would let the rain through in streams in stead of sprinkles. That is of course providing it ever rains here again.
 one of the most novel propositions before the commission and which has not yet been acted upon, is that of w. F.. Smith, of the Otselic Farms. Whitney Point, N. Y. MT. Smith writes that if the fair will agree to