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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
Alexander H. Stephens in
His Closing Years
BY "HOlland."

On the opening day of the session of
Congress which began the first Mon
day of December, 1880, there was an
unusually large number of visitors TO
the Capitol. The galleries of the
House of Representatives were pack
ed; even the usual empty diplomatic
gallery contained several notable for
eign ministers.
Soon after the House was called 10
order by the Speaker, Samuel J. RAN
dali of Pennsylvania, il was observed
from the galleries that there was
some connection in front of the door
leading TO the corridor behind the
Speakers desk Speaker Randall also
noting this. paused. resting his hands
upon the handle of his gavel A mo-
ment later the door was opened, dis
closing sort of invalid's chair which
several House attendants pushed into
the space between the seats and the
clerks desk. on the Democratic side.
In the chair sat the figure of a man.
II might have passed for little dunn
my but for the wondrous lustre Of the
large dark eyes Upon the head was
small skull cap, from beneath which
depended silvery locks, so thick that
they covered the ears. The face was
clean shaven. From the galleries the
figures hands appeared like those Of
waxen image. He rested them upon
the arms of the chair, occasionally
patting the arms with them. He ap-
peared 10 recognize the involuntary
tribute paid TO him by the members Of
the House through a mOmentary ces-
satiOn of the buzz which character
ICES the House of Representatives, for
he bowed slightly, taking in with one
sweep of those wonderful eyes the en-
tire chamber. Then he lapsed into por-
feet quiet. and might have seemed
asleep but for the still vivid and
watchful expression of his eyes.
Word passed around in the crowded
galleries, which had breathlessly be-
held the extraordinary procession, that
this strange specter of a man was
none other than Alexander IT. Steph-
ems. who had been vice-president Of
the Confederate States Of America.
Among his colleagues the wonder
was whether Mr. stephens, If he
should have anything to say, could
make himself heard. That curiosity
was not gratifed until the session was
/ near its close. Then. one day the
| House was startled TO hear MIR. Steph-
ems asking recognition from the
/ Speaker in a voice which had the
clearnoss, almost the shrillness of a
/ fife or piccolo. He instantly secured
f., and still sitting in his invalid's
chair he made a few remarks. every
word Of which carried to the remotesi
gallery, i'm spite Of the thinness and
! shrillness of the voice.
Where is the vitality of this won.
derful MANI" everyone asked of his
his will power
A few days later I had chat with
Mr.. stephens as he was being wheeled
to his hotel by his attendant.
MY health is poor" he said, smil
ing up at me with those wonderful
ewes of his. but keep fighting on
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

they have refused to pass il. Their
if desired by the people, they coulC
initiate IL and pass it regardless of
the Legislature. That would do away.
it seems with any objections to ils
being too frequently invoked. There
were ihirty-two measures at our last
election, quite a number of which
were referred to the people by the
Legislature and quite a number OF
them were initiated. This method II
legislation is rather costly when you
consider the number of bills enacted
by direct legislation or referred to the
people 10 vote upon, and the number
that is usually passed by Legisla-
turc. but when we take into consider
alton the amount of appropriations
and the character of the bills usually
passed through a Legislature and the
effect upon the general public, am
inclined TO think that the cost OF the
initiative and referendum provisions
Of our constitution Is money as we'll
expended as any public moneys in
our State. The cost is not excessive.
I EXPECT the whole cost of the initia-
tive measures and the pamphlets was
somewhere between $4,000 and 500
O00 The people Of our State are so
we'll satisfied that tAcy will not sur
render either power. and they may
be adverse to amending the initiative
fearing that it might be lost alto
gether. but care should be taken in
providing for the initiative that It be
fairly well guarded, so that It could
not be invoked except in cases whore
there was a public demand for law.
The referendum is a wholesome check
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
PRACTICAL RELIGIOUS WORK.

HE REV. ROBERT L. JACKSON. who by the
- way is one of the best pulpit orators in the
city, in sermon Sunday evening touched upon
the question of the social service work being done
by the Presbyterian Church, an effort which has as
its basic thought the relation between the physical
man and the spiritual man. the betterment Of man
in all his aspects on earth
The PreSbyterianS have right to feel elated
over the work that their church is doing Thou
sands upon thousands OF dollars have been ex-
pended by that denomination in forwarding the
social service cause and in meeting the new
problems that constantly confronting the
churches.
1t has been the habit of some prejudiced per-
to belittle the efforts that churches have been
making for the physical welfare of mankind, but
certainly those familiar with religious endeavor
in the cities know that the religious organizations
all of them that active are doing more pract-
cal labor than before
The broad spirit of charity was never so exem-
plifed as it is today the combating of material
ism is going on never before
Most of the critics of religious denominations
in their social work are people who never do any
thing themselves, but arc chronic fault finders who
live in glass houses and amuse themselves by
throwing stones.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
With the Paraqra pliers

The PRESENTS fighting blood Ia up and the whole
nation--with few unimportant exceptions-applauds
Providence Journal
Another reason for making upper berths cheaper is
that the man I'm a lower berth has a tremendous start
ingon Star.
Our idea Of a happy marriage is where the vito runs
the automobile and the husband paints the china
Galveston News.
In addition trying 10 sing, q drunken man nearly
always has his picture taken.-Topeka Capital.
The lecture platforms not crowded they will
be when the lame ducks get home-Aanta Constitution
Philadelphia, who reached the age of 81, has be-
queathed his stomach TO the doctors that they may
show TO poserity that a man can booze and stay on
earth the allotted time. is up the Prohibit
'onists TO trot out some OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Times
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
WEDNESDAY. FEB. %. 1911
nRIET OF PuRLIC THOUGHT.

IT HE NATIONAL ECONOMIC LEAGUE,-an
n organization with headquarters in Boston
and branches in other cities at the meetings of
which economic problems are discussed, recently
took vote in order TO secure consensus OF in
;eiligent non-partIsan opinion as 10 which of the
many problems now being discussed of the
most general and immediate Importance for con-
sideration by the country.
The vote showed that the members think the
paramount issues are Direct Legislation" and the
"Iueficienoy and Delay in the administration OF
Justice The subjects on the final ballot we're
selected by Council of the League from pre-
hminaiy ballot which included hfty-four topics
proposed by members of the Council.
The result, which is interesting showing the
trend of thought among those who devote time TO
the study of these problems, is follows:
Direct legislation including direct primary
nominations, direct election of United States Sen
ators, initiative and referendum and recall-35
per cent.
Ineficiency and delay Of the courts in the adj
ministration Of justoe-l9 per cent
Regulation and control of cOrporadons-s per
cent.
The tariffs per cent
Capitalization of power in the Federal Govern
ment-7 per cent.
Efficiency and economy in Federal, State and
Municipal Administrations per cent.
The Public School system in relation TO physi-
cal, intencctual, CIVIC moral ana VOCATIONAL lldh-
ing-5 per cent
Conservation OF National resources per cent.
Taxaton--3 per cent.
Relations between employers and workmen-3
per cent
Corporation influence IN politics. per cent.
On the final choice between the first two topics
the vote for direct legislation was sos and that on
the courts ASS per cent.
These figures show the widespread interest in
direct legislation The fact that the courts are
so widely discussed has been realized by those
who have kept in touch with the matter but the
heavy for reform of the courts will doubtless
surprise most persons. That there should be so
much dissatisfaction with the courts of justice and
their manner OF doing their work will doubtless
arouse the lawyers and the judges.
This dissatisfaction is finding expression in the
far West where the new constitution of Arizona
provides for the recall Of judges bill has
been presented TO the California Legislature pro-
viding for the recall Of Judges. There has been
intense dissatisfaction at the conduct of some
of the California judges who are presumed 10
owe their positions to the influence OF special in
tcrests
The recall bill has the approval Of Governor
Johnson, the Progressive Republican, who was
chosen Governor at the last election.
During the campaign President Taft frequently
spoke OF judicial reform and has made suggestion:
in that direction.
Judging by the vote taken by the Economi,
League, reform Of the courts will be one Of tn,
most important subjects that will be before thu
country during the next few years
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
THE sNARLING BOURBONS.

HE State of Delaware. we arc informed, by
- The critic Of Mr.. 7. Coleman dupont has
no need Of financial assistance in carrying out this
(the good road project. Our State is wealthy"
The Journal is pleased to hear such testimony
from such source During the campaign an
attempt made by the Democrats 10 make
the people believe that Republican 'msrue" had
brought the State on the verge Of bankruptcy;
that the funds had been practically dissipated OF
course assertions of that kind we're merely cam
paign ouneomoe designed for effect and to in
huence few unthinkng voters
he State is wealthy We are glad to know
II, and II is pity that some of the wealth was
not devoted long ago TO making more public inn
provements.
The attack upon Mr. DUPONT however. was &C
remarkable as his proposal to aid Delaware in
constructing good roads Here is man who
actually proposed to give something to the State
If the State or Government wants land or anv
ether thing from private individual the usual
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

course is for that individual 20 make the State
pay as much as possible for the land favor, TO
milk the State.
We are sure that the members Of the Legisla-
ture will not take the view of Mr. duPont's offer
that his critic has taken. Occasionally people have
been known TO give something to the Government
and il has always been thankfully received. In
fact some years ago the Legislature in one in
stance thanked the owner OF a trivial bit of land
for the presentation of that land
We are sure that the people of Delaware will &C
oept Mr.. duPonts offer in good faith and welcome
any plans that he may have for so great pro-
ect as that of a State boulevard If they do not
as we said yesterday, we might as we'll build
wall around Delaware with a special walled-in re-
servaton for the envious, jealous, snarling Bour-
hons who would smte man, the object of their
envy, with blow if he spoke pleasant word to
them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

ting among the baldhcads before
many years
Fight the enemy with Partisan
Sage. Miller Drug Company guaran-
tees IL to eradicate dand -uff, destroy
the germs. stop itching scalp. or
money back. Is that good enough for
you? Large bottle 80 cents at Miller
Drug Comply, and druggists every
where. The girl with the Auburn hair
is on every bottle aud carton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

50 intense that I thought ] should go mad.
having not slept regularly for months past,
only az intervals. waking up now and then
because Of the burning and itching Of my skin.
Having read different testimonials Of cures
purchase box Of Cuticura Ointment and
cake Of Cuticura Soap. After using them for
a few days I recognized a marked change IN
nv condition bought about two boxes Of
Cuticura Ointment and FIVE cakes of Cuticura
Soap In all, and after a few DAYS was entirely
free from the itching and burning, My eczema
was entirely cured. al due 20 using Cuticura
Sosp and Ointment daily. Hereafter I will
never he without a cake Of Cuticlra Soap on
nv wsshstsnd. / highly recommend the
Cuticurs Remedies TO anyone suffering from
similar skin eruptions aud hope YOU will
publish my letter so that Others may learn
81 Cuticura Remedies and be cured.
(Signed) David NJ. Shaw. . PaymssteI'
Pier So, n r., New York City. June ?. 1910
Cuticiira Remedies sold everywhere. Send to
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. sole props, bos-
ton. for fres book on skip and scalp troubles.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

udnulun germ,
your vault 8
would be full to
over n o W / n g
with yello W
gold.
The proverb-
ial little busy
bee is a cheap
mixer alongside
Of the dandrun
germ when Il
comes to work.
II you have
dandrun today
and don't start
an energetic
warfare on the
ger m s h a Z
cause dandruf
YOU have a fine
chance Of sit
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

Business men are realizing that an extra ses-
sion of Congress in the event of the failure Of
the Canadian agreement TO be ratified would mean
a further disturbance of trade. Hence they are
bringing pressure TO bear on Congress to ratify
the treaty
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

Two measures arc to be presented to the Leg
islaturc calling for two more legal hodays-Col-
umbus Day and Good Friday. The only practical
effect of creating legal holidays in Delaware is
to close the banks and public Offices on such days
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

severe skin eruptions on
my face and scalp.
At FIRST l treated II as a
trivial matter. But
after having used CASTLE
soap. medicated wash
rags, cold cream. van
ishing cream. etc. /
found no relief what
ever. After that, l
diagnosed my case as
eczema, because OF its
dry. scaly appearance.
The itching and burn
inc ~ nv arn1n hrFa me.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
THINK WELL OF
REFERENDUM
OregOn'S Attorney General
Says Reform is Power That
People Should Hold
EXPLAINS THE LAW
AS OFFERED THERE

Shortly after the drafting Of the pro-
posed bill for the Initiative and Refer
endum in Delaware which bill is now
pending in the Legislature, William
w. Knowles, who is interested in the
bill, wrote to Attorney-General A. Nj.
Crawford. of Oregon, which State has
adopted the initiative and referendum,
asking for the latter's impartial esti-
nation of the reform.
In reply to his letter, Mr.. Knowles
yesterday received a response. The
letter follows;
February 16, 1911.
State of Oregon Legal Department,
Salem. A. NJ. Crawford, Attorney
General. l. II. Van Wrinkle, AS
sistant
Hon. william w. Knowles, 500 Ford
Building. Wilmington, Del.
Dear Sir: Replying to yours of the
9TH instant. relative to results in
Oregon of direct legislation, I beg to
say that il seems to be the conconsus
OF opinion among thinking men of
the State that the referendum is a
power which should be retained by
the people. Also. that the initiative
Is the only method remaining to the
people for the control of corporate
wealth. and that e also should be re-
tanned in the hands of the people, sub
iect 10 some notifications. The per-
contage Of voters required to sign
a petition for the initiative is fixed at
s per cent In our constitution, and is
considered to be too low. as Il is a
little too easy for designing persons
TO secure a petition. and two remed-
les have been suggested; one that the
percentage be increased. and the other
that the initiative should only be in
voked after a bill or measure has
been presented to the Legislature and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22

Only few more days of Cannonsm, and with
Uncle Joe out of the Speakers chair the news
paper photographers will have to find some one else
to abuse
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
Little Microbes
MAKE BIG BALD SPOTS
DandrufI. Falling Hair. Itching Scalp
aud Badness all Caused by
Dandruff Germs.

II you. dear reader, could work as
ceaselessly as persistently and vigor-
ously night and day as doth the little
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
THOUGHT HE
SHOULD GO MAD
WITH ECZEMA
On Face and Scalp. Dry, ScaIy,
Itching and Burning. Used CUT
cura Soap and Ointment and After
a Few Days, Eczema Was Cured.

81 suffered from the early part Of December
until nearly the beginning Of March with
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-22
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

The Association o.
Amorioan Advertis.
ere ia composed 81
AT the great adver.
tisers Of this conn
try. The Assoeia.
ton endorses only
euch papers As sub
nit 10 Its examine
ton At any moment
and positive proof
mnet be submitted,
The accompanying
certificate No. ia
has been Issued ~
this paper.
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NW AMNNNA
fishers Association
through its presi-
dent, Mr.. Arthur
Koppali has exam
med THE JOUR
NAILS circulation
and Mr.. Koppell o.
fers 20 wager 81 600
Of his own money,
and undertake to
prove that THE
EVENING JOUR-
NAL has the largest
paid circulation 81
sny paper printed in
wilmington.
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vicious legislation by the Leg
,lature.
Very truly yours,
A. NJ. Crawford.
Attorney General.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-09
THURSDAY, NOV. 9. 1911.
roR cHlLDREN's HOME.

For some years it has been the GUS
tom of the school children OF the state
70 mako collections and contributions
about Thanksgiving time for the North
Dakota children's home. This year Is
to be no exception. superintendent OF
Public instruction Taylor has called
ofacial attention to the matter in a
circular letter issued this week. The
county superintendents will also take
up the matter.
The custom is a beautiful one and
creates sympathetic interest In the
home among the children Of the state.
All kinds OF contributions are accept
able. In some schools actual cash Is
contributed. other schools send box
az OF clothing-stin others ship bar
rels Of vegetables. sacks Of -four or
boxes OF meats.
Almost everything win be accepta-
ble-and everything that babies and
small boys and girls wear can be uttl-
ICED.
The home is caring for the unfor-
t,rnate waits OF the state who are or
phans, or who have been deserted BY
their parents. The children are in M
way to blame for their misfortunes
They must 1--we. They must be caret
for. The home has no endowment
fund, no state aid--and must be sup
ported entirely by contributions from
the charitable people of the state.
The school children and others o
the state can do a great work in pro
viding comfort for the unfortunat
waits.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-09

orally the one who borrows the news
paper from his neighbor.
No Teller has got a right to be dis
satisfied with his lot unless some
body builds boiler factory or an au~
tonnobile garage next to 1t.
Arse Judson. our hankers had so
much tire expense on his automobile
that no put on four grindstones for
wheels and hasn't had q puncture
since
The sewing circle may dispense q
whole lot of spicy news In the course
Of d year. but they have got to 60
some to beat the gang that hangs
around the stove In the grocery store.
Hank Purdy says some OF the fair
sect we hear SO much about Ii mighty
unfair sometimes. Hank is mad be-
cause his wife makes him take his
feet or the parlor mantel when they
| have company.
| Mrs. Anton Frigby. the leader Of
our smart set, has got q pair Of eye
| glasses on the end OF long handle
which she looks through when she ii
out In society, but when she is to hum
Anse says she kin see d brunette hair
on the shoulder Of his coat four rods
or without specs of any kind.
| It IL always good plan to have
peroxide blonde Mattresses around j
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-09
Makes a Bad Cough Vanish
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You have never used anything which
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the most obstinate, deep-seafed cough 10
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positive results even in Group and Whoop-
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Pinex il special and highly concen-
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extract, rich ia guaiacol and other heal
ing pine elements. A 6O-cent bottle makes
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Children like Pinex Cough Syrup-it
tastes good and Is prompt, safe remedy
for old or young. Stimulates the appetite
and il slightly laxative-lbOth good fea-
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hoarseness, asthma, bronchitis, etc, and
unusually effective for incipient lung
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u. 3. and Canada than any other cough
remedy.
Pinex has often been initiated, but
never successfully, for nothing else will
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-09
NEW FIRE ORDINANCE.

Fire Prevention-a new publication
IN the interests Of better fire protec-
tion--publis1ed In this city. advocates
the enactment OF another fire ordi-
nance Cor Fargo. II says;
1T ID noted with much interest that
the city council Of Fargo are contem-
plating passing the ordinance which
has been presented by the National
Board Of Underwriters with head
quarters at New York, and taking I'D
matters Ia regard to fire limits,
building ordinances, building inspec-
ton, sanitation. wiring. etc.
Although the expense i'm publishing
this ordinance, before 1t can become
law ia Fargo. win be very great, we
earnestly believe that the benefits de-
rived will prove Of such value that the
expense will not be thought Of inside
Dir q very short time.
such an ordinance would be one oil
che best ever passed for the citizens
III Fargo. Fargo Is growing. 1T Il
bound I'd become large city, and TIL.
several points covered BY this ordi
nance must be taken care OF sooner b
later. TG they are passed now. we cal
begin to get the benefits.
The total annual fire waste Of on
nation has amounted TO over 5000,
OOH. 900 each year for the last twent.
wears. or $3.50 per capita. The be
oapika Ire waste in Europe average