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Evening journal., 1912-12-13
c0NyIcTs AND PUBLIC RoAps

NTO hasty step should be taken by the Delaware
~ Legislature looking to the employment OF con
Wet labor public roads II IL important
question and that should be considered carefully
before definite action is taken. An important prem-
mary step should be to obtain other states. in
which convcts are now have been thus employed,
official reports bearing upon the advantages and dis
advantages of such employment If that experience has
been that the public has benefited from convict
labor along such lines it might be worth trying.
Everybody knows that public roads need
better care but when IL looking to the criminal
classes to give them that there economic,
social and other elements to be taken into serious
sideraton. The population of our criminal institutions
does not exceed, the average more than 800 Many
of the prisoners not suited for work the public
roads. Those who might be thus employed would have
to be divided into squads Each squad would have
two armed guards. When the squads are employed
roads remote from the county workhouse and iails
would have to be provided in which they might
be housed night The day guards could guard
them at night and additional guards would have be
hired for night duty.
II may be argued that the convcts may be employed
enough TO the worlhouse and ials permit them
to be marched back prison each evening. That
would be all right for taxpayers living the ias,
but It would be rather hard upon those living in the
districts remote therefrom If the squads should be
away the county iais night the people
living in the districts affected quite naturally would de-
mand that the barracks be prison-tght. In short
should have to have chain of small ials to supple
ment the service of the main county iais These and
other questions surrounding the employment Of
vcs the public roads should be considered carefully
before affirmative legislation is proposed. It may be
found that the would be exceedingly expensive
IN the long and that it would be cheaper to employ
the convcts inside and concentrated work and
the road work out to contractors.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
IN sUsPENSg.

From the Wilmington Morning News.
Every Evening should offer fine
prize for the solution Of the mystery
which wandered from its editorial
columns yesterday to the front page.
The e. E, is really furnishing one of
the delightful diversions of the sena-
torial campaign AS becomes a true
political expert and prophet, it is put
ting hypothetical questions to the
various members of the legislature
and receiving some answers that are
dismal and some that are gay. Who
was the traitor? asks the b. p. in big
bold black type.
The campaign Of -. p. reminds us
of the efforts Of the Sunday Star sew
eral years ago in trying to find out
what became of bag of money that
was sent here for use during the
Bryan campaign. The Star investi-
gated patiently and -proftably for
twelve years or so and came pretty
near landing with the goods
One question that may be asked is.
How did the Washington Post happen
to become so much interested in the
mattcr2
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RrLICHTINC THE OLD FIRE.

From the Wilmington Morning News.
All the bitterness that years ago
characterized the Democratic politics
of this State is cropping out again
and by the time a United States SEN
ator is to be chosen the Democrats
will probably be lighting furiously.
To many familiar with the inner
workings Of the party it has been sur
prising that the real fight did not
! develop sooner, that the clashing Of
personal interests did not earlier be-
come more open.
There were some Democrats, es-
pecially those who have grown up
since the old days of the factional
controversy, who thought that they
were members of q rejuvenated party,
La party that had turned it's eyes to
the future and had closed the doors
of the past. But not so.
The leopard does not change its
spots. The old enmities were smoul-
dering, forgotten only for the mo-
ment, because the Democrats had
been out in the cold for so many
years, a listless and lifeless party
unable, because of its cancerous
sores. to combat the powerful dupont
machine which had seized control
of the State and was ruling with a
I0d of iron. oyer-confident.
But a new force entered. Not
through any merit or fighting ability
of their own, but though the deadly
and poisonous political shafts Of the
Bull Moosers, did the Democrats Sc
cure control of the Legislature, like
en- incompetent bystander who may
receive the benefits of the quarrels
OF others. The DUPONT machine SOW
ed the seeds Of its own downfall and
created conditions which made the
strength of the Bull Moosers pos
sihle.
AS we have said the leopard does
not change its spots and the Demo-
cratic party SO far as the animosi-
ties among its leaders are concerned,
changes not. The young Democrats
those who foolishly believed that the
party had been a new light in Della
ware, are now RECALLED with the
warmed-over bitterness of the old
Notwithstanding fight, a fight that
in our younger days may have seem
ed as if IL We're giants cOntending for
some great principle of politics.
Charity, the Christmas spirit for the
departed, prevents us from saying
what we now think of that combat as
we look back upon it, IL is certain,
however, that those who have inher-
tied the hatreds of the past are making
their inheritance known, and if they
have strength enough they will prob
ably tie up the Legislature and create
a deadlock.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
Peoples Column
THE PROPOSED NEW CHARTER,

THE PROPOSED NEW CHARTER.
To the Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
Sir: The draft of the charter as
published provides TO ra uniform law
throughout the State. The plan OF
securing general enabling act has
been followed, the neighbor state OF
New Jersey being a notable example
But whether this plan be followed,
or a charter be asked for Wilmington
alone, is not material. If the State
does not want the general enabling
act. then by running a pencil through
few paragraphs and changing a
word here and there the draft as pub
lished would be in the form of a char
ter for Wilmington alone. If It ap.
pears that the general enabling act is
not wanted. then the charter for Will
mington alone will be asked for at
the hands OF the Legislature.
It is universally acknowledged thai
we need a new tax system. A state
ment appeared in the papers a few
days ago that il took One-third of the
taxes to collect them for the county
Doubtless an equal amount OF the
city taxes is likewise lost through in
efficiency The adoption of the com
mission form of government would
result in an immediate remedy ia
this respect The Board of Commits.
sioners is authorized to frame new
laws, and provide for making assess
ments. Immediately upon taking
Office the Board of Commissioners
could adopt the New York system OF
taxation, which method is efficient
and gives satisfaction. With two ex-
ceptions, the method Of taxation pro-
posed in the charter last voted on is
admirable. BY slight amendments
those provisions could be adopted
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
A. SENsIRLE AppEAL-

@ ONE man of acute understanding and appreciation
- has sent to the Dover Republican this appeal to
the citizens of Kent county behalf of good roads
Nothing is more important than good roads Good
roads enhance the value of your farms Bad roads
cause them to depreciate in value. Good roads add
TO comfort Bad roads add to your discomfort
Good roads shorten the distance between places Bad
roads lengthen il. Are YOU satisfied with the way
your money is spent them2 Is there not better.
way2 If there is why not adopt il? Have we not the
brains, the energy and the power to secure a better
system2 With the new Legislature and a new Lew
Court coming this winter is this the time TO ag
tate this important question? few years ago we
had no automobiles in Kent county Now we have
hundreds. Now we have few farm wagons run by
gasoline Soon We viii have hundreds
That appeal is sensible that it should hve been
addressed to the people OF the State Delaware rather
than merely to the people Of Kent county
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

The movement naugurated by Mayor Howell, Re
publican Of this city for an equitable assessment Of
all properties has been taken up by the Democrats
in Sussex county. The Democratic committee OF that
county has adopted resolution urging the Democratic
exert every effort TO make equal and just
assessment Of the properties in their respective districts
without fear favor partalty friend or injury
to political personal opponent" That is step in
the right direction With the Republican party and the
Republican assessors already committed to an honest
assessment II the Democratic will follow the
advice Of their party organization conditions should
improve in Sussex
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

bodily, and an efficient system would
be immediately secured Under the
present procedure, blocks of many
thousand dollars of unpaid taxes are
being marked as uncollectable, and
there seems to be no way to collec,
taxes if one does not care to pay
them. This works hardship and is
unjust to every man who has tax
to pay, for those who pay taxes have
to pay a tax enough higher to make
up the loss.
George Henry Dole.
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 13, 1912.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

would lead them 10 see and realize
the meaning of the Christmas sea-
son.
! shall be very glad again this year
to serve as a medium for the distrl-
button Of Christmas remembrances.
Many of the children in the smaller
schools Of the South. taught by grad
yates Of Tuskegee Institute, and other
institutions, will be happy to receive
such presents.
Yours very truly.
Booker L. Washington,
Principal.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

If plans proposed by the War department be
red out, radical changes will be made in the appear
ance of the American flag Those changes will con-
sst of Encouragement of the stars that will be far
reaching. and, many persons think much more ar
tistc than the present arrangement It is proposed
that thirteen stars, representing the thirteen original
States shall be grouped in the centre of the blue field
in such way to form six-ponted star Around
those thirteen stars will be circle of twenty-five
stars They will represent the States admitted the
Union during the first century of its existence. Out
side that circle Of viii be representing
the ten States admitted since 1876. which was the
centennial year Those ten stars arranged at reg
ular intervals around the circle of twenty-five stars
and there spaces for the insertion stars TO rep
resent any new States that may be added While some
persons may be swayed by sentiment oppose such
change think that when they a flag thus arrang-
ed they will that its appearance is improved
materially Delaware will enjoy the distinction Of being
represented in the central group of thirteen stars
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
TO Hold RRNEFIT SALE.

The Clarke-C -Churchman chapter OF
the Delaware Hospital will hold a
benefit sale at the home of MIS- Jo-
sephine Allen in the Marion Apart
ments next Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock Needlework, cake, candy
and other articles suitable for
Christmas will be on sale for the
benefit of the Delaware Hospital
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

hard work. I mean by that I have
never allowed myself to make my
work hard. 1t has always been easy
for me in the sense that play is easy
for any one. ! suppose that is the
reason why / am now in the fullness
OF years. i'm perfect physical and men,
tai condition"
Copyright 1912, by =. J. Edwards.
All Rights Reserved.)
Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell Of
"The Successful Manufacturer Who
Ignored All Business Rules"
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Democratic and Republican
Views on u. S. Senatorship

is one Of the best political organizers
in the county. His county has always
been Democratic or he has kept it
nearer the Democratic column than
any other. Others have gradually lost
ground There must be something in
the public man who, without means
himself, can repeatedly hold the peo-
pie to stem a tide of gold.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
BOOKER MASHINGTON,S APPEAL.

Tuskegee, Ala, Dec. u. 1912.
To the Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNALS:
Sir:-For number of years friends
have ben kind enough to send me for
distribution among the poorer classes
Of the negro people Christmas cards
and Christmas presents of kind that
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

The opportunity to acquire part in
terest or entire owneship in estab-
lished businesses or provide capital in
new undertakings is often outlined in
the Want Columns.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

Good results inevitably win attend control Of the
wireless telegraph by the Federal Government
Experience in the Titanic disaster and at other times
has shown that such control is needed imperativey
The regulation which gives absolute priority TO signals
and radograms relating to ships distress commends
itself to all humane persons So do the further provisions
that all sending shall hearing distress signal
and except when engaged in answering or aiding the
ship in distress that the sending Of messages shall
until all signals relating TO distress calls are COM
peted
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

-AA The Association Of Amer
fs.kla lean Advertisers has ex-
Nav anined and certified to
the rirculatisn Of this pub
Iication, The figures Of circulation
contained in the Association's re-
port only are guaranteed. y.
Association Of American Advertisers
Ma 4l5l Whitehall Bldg. Il r. City
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
NAuGuRArIONs AND TnE WEATHER.


A SURVEY Of weather conditions that existed on
n Inauguration Days from the time Washington was
nauguraed President in 1889 down to the Inauguration
President Taft in 1909 gives substantial support to
the argument advanced that the day should be adj
lowing:
9-Washington-Cold.
1793-Washngton-Rain
1877 -Adams-Fair.
1SOl-JeHerson-Fair
1SO5-.Ieferson--Sno
1909 Madison-Fair.
1Si3-Madison-Cold
1S17-Monroe-Cold
1S21-Monroe- Snow.
1S25--John Quincy Adams-Csd.
1S29-Jackson-Fair.
tS33-Iackson-Cold
1S37-Van Buren-Far
1S4i-Harrison- Cloudy.
1S45-Polk-Cold
1S49--Taylor-
1S53-Pierco-Snow.
1S57--Buchanan--Fair
1S61-Lincoln-Cold
1S65-Lincoln-Cold
1869 -Grant-Rain.
1879 Grant-Blizzard.
-Hayes--Cloudy.
1SS1- -Garned-Snow.
-Cleveand--Cold
1SS9-Harrison-Rain.
1S93-Cleveland- Snow
1S97-McIiuley-F
19Oi-McKnley-Rain
1gO5-R -Roosevet-Rain.
1909 -Taft-Snow
In other words there have been in all that time only
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

In other words there have been in all that time only
seven fair days We think anyone who scrutnzes the
above list will agree that something should be done
month than March.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

The Association n
american Advertise
erg ia composed Of
aii the great adver-
tiserB Of this coun-
try. The Assooia-
tion endorses only
such papara ~ sub
init so lis examine
tion az any moment
and positive proof
must he submitted
The accompanying
certificate, Ne. AiBls
has bcen iaa0g4 -
thia pspeA
Evening journal., 1912-12-13

Hety Green millionaire woman banker who has
held her own against the best hnancers in Wall street
and made millions from those who for years Sought
TO separate her from her millions attributes her con-
tinued good health to walking, eating raw onions fight
ing shy OF corsets and being scrupuously honest in
her dealings with others She admits that most per-
do not like the smell of onions but she finds that
by chewing an onion she keep her digestion in fine
condition Assertion also is made by this practical
business woman who is rs years old. that she finds
that the onion will kill the germs in steak and milk
There is food for thought in what she says for both
men and women who desire good health and long life
Souvenir postal cards have became SO popular that
they reducing greatly the sacs by the Federal Gov
ernment of the regular domestic postal cards re-
port made by Public Printer Donnolly reveals that in
1911 the Goyernment Printing Onice printed 12S0S9s
$40 postal cards to meet the public demand whereas
the supply for 1912 is only 77O25SSs9 Il must not be
forgotten however, that the souvenir postal card re-
qures one-cent stamp and that it is cheaper for the
Government to print those stamps than to print the
cards.
Evening journal., 1912-12-13
FEWorked Like a Miracle
on Stomach and Nerves.

Before Mr.. M. Wohlschiess
started using Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey his
stomach was all out of
order and his nerves
shattered, troubles that
were quickly checked.
"For two years l suffered
from my stomach and nervous
trouble. My digestive organs
were all out OF order, and all.
that l spent for relief was
thrown away. l read about
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey,
tried it, taking four doses a day,
and, like a miracle, within very
short time my ailments disap-
peared. My nerves are now quiet,
and my stomach can retain all
food, and / am again in good
.-..., :, N1,,-tt., lNTol,1
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-10
INVESTIGATION OF
FOGEL CHARGES is
SET FOR NEXT WEEK

NEW YORK, oct. l0.-President
Thomas Lynch, of the National league,
has called special meeting Of the
league, to take place at the close of
the worlds series, as most of the club
owners will be in town then In the
formal notice Lynch stated that this
meeting was for the purpose of con-
isidering a serious issue that has
arisen in the league.
He mentioned no names but it is
known that this is the beginning of the
investigation of charges made by
Horace FOgel, president of the Phila-
delphia club, concerning the National
league pennant race.
Fogel was quoted a month ago as
saying the race was fixed for the Giants
to win, and that the umpires were
handing them games. He said prac-
tically the same thing ten days ago
under his own signature President
Lynch did not answer Fogel the first
time. but he is now thoroughly aroused,
and intends to make Fogel prove or
quit incidentally, this issue is likely
to-cause a change in sentiment that will
e-elect Lynch A month ago it APP
peared that he would be voted out of
office
Lynch will present affidavits to show
that Fogel said the things that reflect
on the honesty of the National league
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-10
PERSONALS

Mrs. Williams McCarty has recovered
from her recent illness.
Mrs w. H. DeVoe, of Brunswick, is
the guest of Mrs. F. P. H. Akers
Mrs. B. F. Weaver and family are
now at home at 500 Myrtle street.
Miss Elizabeth Rawson returned to-
day from a fortnight's stay in New
York
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Spalding have ar
rived from New York, after a tour of
the continent.
Mrs. A. NJ Crawford has returned
from visit in Birmingham, Talladega
and Admission, Ala.
Mrs. James S. Wright returns to
Brunswick tonight, after a visit to
Mrs. Spencer Atkinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Hemphill an
nounce the birth of daughter on Oc-
tober at their home, 80 West Twelfth
street.
Mrs. NJ r. Wiley and Miss Jose
phine Wiley have left Atlanta to join
Mr.. Wiley and make their home in Biz
mingham, Ala.
Miss Lillian Carter returns Friday
from Fitzgerald. where she is the guest
of Miss Kate Griner. who will accom-
pany her to Atlanta for a visit.
Miss Mary Helen Moody is in Mem
phis, where she will be the guest of
Miss Dorothy Brode until after the
Brode Sledge wedding on October Is.
Miss Mary Virginia Harrison, of
Brunswick arrived today to spend
some time with her aunt Mrs. Spencer
Atkinson. Miss Harrison is delightful
~ known in Atlanta through her for
mer visits to Mrs Atkinson.
Mrs Herbert Blair Hanger, of st .
Louis, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Martin Dunbar, and is being cordially
welcomed on this, her first, visit home
| since going to st. Louis to live Mrs.
f. d. Miller of st. Louis, is also the
| guest of Mrs Dunbar. Several infor-
NAL parties are being planned for the
| visitors.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-10
constipation

constipation"
digestion and constipation, as it leads
10 more serious trouble, very frequently
sPpentdicltis Is caused by this neglect. Be
ihese are packed in sealed cartons with
full directions for taking.
Laura S" writes: II am so tired and
nervous all the time that l can scarcely
qrag one foot after the other 1t is very
hard for. me. as l have to work. NV
appetite is also very poor
Answer: What you need is a good
tonic restorative treatment Take the
tonic prescribed below and you will soon
be strong and healthy and win not have
that tired feeling. Your work will be-
come pleasure to You. Syrup of hypo-
phosphltes comp 5 ounces, tincture cado-
meme ! ounce; mix and take teaspoon
tul before each meal. This should be
continued for several weeks until you feel
perfectly strong.
Martha writes IF you know of a
safe. harmless but effective remedy for
reducing weight, please advise"
Answer: Purchase these two ingre-
dlents at the drug store and take tea
spoonful after each meal for three days,
then double the dose continuing for sew
eral weeks, or as long as necessary: Aro-
matte elixir ounces, glycol arbolene
ounce. Mix by shaking we'll in a bottle
and always shake before using. 1t is well
10 purchase these separately to avoid sub
sutution.
Anna R." writes 81 have taken medi-
cine from several doctors for liver and
kidney trouble and constipation, but it
does not seem to help me at all Ny
skin is sallow, l have constant head
aches, and dizzy spells. What shall |
| do?"
Answer: The best remedy that l know
for your trouble is 3grain sulpherb tab
lets mot sulphur tablets. These are
| packed in sealed tubes with full drec-
/ tons. Most of the remedies only re
| lieve, but if you take the supherb tab
| lets regularly for few weeks you will be
cured. This will purify the blood and
your skin will lose that sallow look
|.
Busy acknowledgements can be cas-
! lily cured in children by giving them the
| following: Tincture cubebs l dram, tine
! ture rhus aromatic drains and comp.
| fluid balmwort l ounce Give from 10 to
meal.
! Doctor; 81 have a very bad case of ca
/ tarrh of the head and my stomach, bowels
and blood are affected | suffer greatly
/ and would like a cure.
! A. c.: Local treatment should be used
as follows: Get ounces OF antiseptic vi
| lane powder. Use a half teaspoonful to q
! pint of warm water; snuff the water from
the palm of the hand through the nos
trils two or three times a day. Then
make d catarrh balm by mixing a level
! teaspoonful of Nilane powder with l ounce
! of vaseline or lard, and apply to the nos
| trils as far up as possible. Also take a
! teaspoonful four times daily of the fol-
! lowing: Syrup sarsaparilla comp. 4
ounces, comp. fluid halmwort ! ounce
! fluid extract of buchu l ounce. Mix and
] shake well.