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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
MONDAY DEC. 9. 1912.
OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

THE plan to consolidate the Wilmington Board Of
Trade and the Wilmington Manufacturers Associa-
ton and to the enlarged organization the Whining
ton Chamber of Commerce is a good one and should
commend itself the business in community.
We have no doubt that the enlarged organization,
der its more dignided and comprehensive name and
assured OF adequate financial backing and good bush
ness management will be more effective than either
the present organizations has been. It should
be kept constantly I'm mind however, that
sodaton and change of name will not produce the re-
suits desired. They merely preliminary steps, and
will avail nothing unless the members OF the two exist
ing organizations so into the enlarged determined
10 do things for the promotion of the business
interests of city. They must support r. J.
Maclean the new business manager in aggressive,
comprehensive and far-reaching campaign for public
ty business. industries and conventions They
must go out into the cty's highways and byways and
get in the business great and small who not
now, and many of whom never have been, Identified
with the Board Of Trade the Manufacturers Asso-
citation. They must convince those business men that
It their duty to the city and TO themselves to be-
come identified actively with the work of the Chamber Of
Commerce Most OF all they must be careful not to
permit anything occur that will give rise to the
slightest suspicion that the Chamber of Commerce has
fallen into the hands of who will permit It to be
used the urtherance of project that contains the
element Of unworhiness OF is inmical to the public in
terest
Unless these all-important factors undery the con-
solidation and reorganization the results sought will
not be attained We think however, that the Chamber
Of Commerce will rest secure upon such firm foun-
daon that it will the useful purposes which
SIS organizers anticipate
Meantime we would remind the business men Of Will
mington that the fund Of $4,000 needed finance the
first years work Of the new Chamber OF Commerce is
not yet complete and that sefnterest say nothing
OF civic pride, should impe them to contribute and
make It complete
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
INAUGURATION DAY AND WEATHER NCLEM-
ENJOY

ID UBLIC sentiment favors change in the time for
inaugurating Presidents. March is such in
element month and weather conditions often the
inaugural ceremonies 1t is not however, newborn
sentiment. but has existd long time Opinion has fav
ored the fixing of date later than March 4. Some per-
have suggested April and others May Out of all
the agitation, however nothing of practical and bene
fetal nature has resulted Our Presidents still
indicted into Office in Of the coolest and
months in the year. Tens of thousands of men,
and children who to Washington to witness the
ceremony subjected to torture and danger. The
may be said of thousands who participate in the
procession. As rule, too the city's decorations
spoiled by rain snow.
For many decades the people have been subjected
to such conditions and their evil effect has been recog
nized universally Notwithstanding that nothing has
been done to cure the trouble One would think that
Congress would take up this matter and deal with
it in a sensible manner. 1t is in a partisan
question. Advancement of the Inauguration time to
pleasant and element would please everyone
While the advanced date undoubtedly would necessi-
tate certain changes in the present workings Of the
government, there insurmountable difficulties
in the way Of the conservation Of human life health
and comfort by making the Inauguration come later
in the year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
NEARING TIE sa00.0O0 MARX.

nNLY one more day remains in which to complete
- the work of raising the 100000 building and
endowment fund for Delaware Hospital. That fund
already is well past the 100000 mark and the hope
is entertained that by tomorrow night the entire
will have been subscribed. If that hope be realized it
will be the most noteworthy achievement OF its sort
in the history Of our city and State In fact that
would be true the work TO stop where it is
But it is not TO stop It is to be continued until
tomorrow night, and the optimsts who have charge
of the movement still sangune that by that time
the deficiency will be made up and that Wilmngtons
reputation city that is wide-awake and progress
siye viii be indicated handsomely.
Two factors have contributed more than all others
to make Of this Embarrassing enterprise the unprece-
dented success it has proved to be. One is that
It inaugurated in behalf of a worthy institution
that stands high in local regard The other is that
it conducted in enthusiastic systematic and
far-reaching and along liberal lines with respect
to the payment Of the subscriptions by nsallments
Had not been for the existence of those factors
aware Hospital could not have gone out in this COM
munity the of the holiday season, with two
other Embarrassing enterprises in the field had be-
100000 100000 in free gifts to its credit
the eleventh day Of tweye-day campaign
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
:: Personal and Pertinent ::

The very difficulties Of life, of which are apt
to complain converted into the of that dis
cpline, that sef-improvemen which is the great end
of life-Walker
There is dew in flower and not in another, be-
opens its and takes il in, while the other
closes itself and the drop runs on.-Beecher.
You must love- in order to understand love. One
of charity will teach more of the love OF God
than thousand sermons-Robertson.
All the world is the temple Of God. Its worship is
minstration. The commonest service is Divine SER
vice.-George Macdonald.
It is more from carelessness about truth than from
intentional lying that there is so much faisehood in
the word.-Johnson.
Tact is the ability TO natural powers Acquisitions
and opportunities TO the best advantages.-Ihayer
.-:-:-.
Virtue is like precious odours most fragrant when
they are incensed or crushed-Bacon
So high as aspres TO grow high it will find
atmosphere suited to it.-Thoreau.
Be discouraged broken and spilled resolutions
but TO it and to it agan,-Coleridge.
Prefer knowledge wealth for the is transitory
the other perpetual.-Socrates.
1t is not what do. but why We do il, that is Of
consequence.-Sewell
If thou desire to be held wise be so wise to hold
thy tongue.-Maries.
The spirit in which We act the highest matter.
Goethe
A wise enemy IS better than foolish friend-Arabic.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

Montrose Of the most progressive and aggres-
sve little communities north of city, is insisting
that it pays taxes the public roads in that section
shall be improved. There is denying that Of
them in dsgraceful condition and that the peo-
pie there should have their grievances adjusted be-
fore the bad Winter weather sets in Nor do think
that the Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany afford to ignore the appeal for better lights
at the two principal railway crossings I'm Monuose.
Lack Of lights makes those two grade crossings dan
gerous at times and their proper illumination may
prevent serious accidents which might result in large
expense to the company
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
: With the Photographers


The to which Joseph Ettor turns his liberty is
such as to show him dangerous leader and in
sdous guide. 1t shows that he is real friend OF
those whom he he would aid. 1t reveals him
assailing the greatest institutions of the country and
perverng the minds of his followers to their
ing both to them and to every Observation-Disclosures
Times.
of thing there seems to be reasonable assur-
me ultimate of the questions, which have been
kept alive will never be permanently reached, till Tur
key-n-E Europe to be- however the present
gency is pacihcated That, however will be a world
blessing; the will have take of itself as
the mills Of the gods continue to grindNew York Com
mercial.
Sultan Mohammed V. is reported to be hesitating
to his fleet to destroy the Greeks" Having
only one fleet and small at Nthat, the Sultans
hesitancy reflects credit his good MISUNDERSTANDING
field Union.
A Government bulletin asserts that the barnyard
furnishes good number Of the fancy feathers
for aigrees The rooster is now entitled to
an hour earlier every ACCOMPLISHMENTS Gazette.
The toughest problem Governor Wilson has to wres-
tie with is how prevent industrial disaster palm
off the process as a reduction of the tariff to a
bass.-Kansas City Journal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

For many years there has been agitation in Can
in favor of the Dominion making gift Of warships
to the British navy There opposition to such
plan both sides Of the Atlantic Tmid Brtons
feared that the creation of Canadian navy would be
advanced step Canadian independence Close
listed Canadians, particularly those Of French
on objected the ground that Canadians should
be subjected direct tax assist the mother country
TO keep up her immense naval establishment Most
Of that adverse sentiment seemingly has been swept
away, because Premier Borden of Canada is adj
vocatng openly that the Dominion appropriate $4,000
900 defray the Of building for Great Britain
three Of the powerful battleships in the world
They VIII be built in Great Britain and will form part
of the British Navy They may be recalled. however
form part of the Canadian navy, should such
step be deemed necessary In a carefully prepared
speech advocating the expenditure, Premier Borden
spoke particularly of the necessity for Canada assist
ing Great Britain TO be in readiness TO
successfully all times any attack that might be
made by Germany or any other naval power. against
the British Empire With Canada leading the way it
may be that Australia New Zealand South Africa and
other large British colonies also will make substantial
contributions the naval strength of the mother
try and that the ultimate will be closer
istratve and legislative relation between the mother
country and the colonies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

The National Rivers and Harbors Congress- which
has been holding its annual session in Washington,
adopted resolution urging Congress to make an
work and to create a Department Of Public Works
to embrace the corps Of army engineers. We trust
the resolution will have the desired effect and that
much of the money appropriated will be used for the
improvement of the Delaware river and bay and Will
mington harbor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

Andrew Carnegie may not have the satisfaction OF
pensoning former Presidents but his offer to do so
has created such sensation and led to such general
expression of opinion that the nation and not a pr-
citizen should do so, that no one need be sur
prised If bill with that end in view be put through
Congress in the future If such provision be
made for former Presidents Mr. Carnegie will be
deserving Of credit for having brought about by in
direction, which, many persons think was his chief
purpose in proposing that should supply the pension
fund. The adverse action by the Democratic House
TITS week should not be accepted as conclusive
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

We congratulate William L. Dockstader upon his
celebration Of the twentyrst anniversary Of his adj
vent in Wilmington theatrical manager He is
good manager. good citizen and credit the COM
munty which he has done much to entertain and
which in turn has treated him so kindly May he live
long and continue to prosper
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
coon ReAns Axn DEBATES.

vAT hen rural communities become interested in the
w good roads question to such a degree that they
make 1t the subject of and spirited debate, it
is a splendid augury for the future of the movement
We take pleasure in noting that a debate the ques
ton, Resolved That the road system in Kent
county is inadequate and should be changed at once'
will be debated in the Assembly Room Of the Peoples
Church in Dover Tuesday evening 1t is a pity
that such debates, conducted with proper spirit by
well-nformed persons, not being held in all the
towns. villages, hamlets and school districts in
State There is nothing that would do to
public interest and produce practical results 1t is of
prime Importance however, that those who participate
formally in such debates shall acquaint themselves
thoroughly with the facts pro and con- bearing upon
the subject Little good result from debates based
upon, unreasoning prejudice transformation or lack
of information. The subject should be approached
ineligently and fairly from both sides, Under such
conditions speaker who advocates the building Of
good roads sound business principles need fear
TO meet opponent in debate The weight of argu-
ment if properly presented always is the side Of
good roads,
Why wouldn't it be we'll to organize good roads de-
batting clubs in all the school districts State this
Winter? Such step would be highly educational and
entertaining and serve to make Delawareans realize
what they losing in pleasure and profit by acquesc
ing in continuance Of the present shpshod and make
shift method of constructing and maintaining public
roads in most of the rural districts in the State.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

Wesley Miles, negro assailant of the young daugh-
ter Of former Sheriff Phillips of Somerset county Nd
hanged by legal process in grove of pine trees
the amshouse farm near Princess Anne. on Friday.
The richly deserved his fate, and we have no
doubt Somerset county folk feel better satisfied now
that they did not pursue their original purpose lynch
ing the criminal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

In Boston the City Council has defeated a proposed
ordinance limiting the length Of hatpins by
men. Once the Hub has demonstrated its full
knowledge of the preversity OF woman's The
quickest way have Boston bristing like por
cupnes is inform them officially that they must
frain from wearing long hatpins.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

Once more the unwritten law, in an unusual phase
has prevailed in Texas Mrs. Minnie La Duque of
Dallas has been acquitted the charge Wandering
her husband, W. A. La Duque, because of his alleged
although the unwrtten law invoked successfully
in her behalf she killed her husband and not the
preachers daughter who she said had boosted she had
won La Duque from her. Recent Texas trials have
shown that Lone Star State jurors think much more
Of the unwrtten law than they do of the written law
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

II speaks we'll for Mehodism that that church has
7.170 members in the city of Wilmington The Metho-
dist Episcopal Church is and has been for
decades. powerful for good. only in
own city but in all sections Of State
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

The very difficulties Of life, of which ap
to complain are converted into the of that dis
cipline that self-mprovemen which is the great EN-
of life-Walker
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-05-09

necessary during the very cold
weather
Two boX-seats and a small board
with strips) from the ground to the
upper part of the coop completed the
job.
The end of the nest facing the front
was boarded up high, to give the hens
the necessary secluslon.
When the coop was completed
raised the end door and laid an old
newspaper on the floor, covering 1t
very thickly with sand. On this l
placed the roost, and the coop was
ready for occupancy. To clean, 1t Is,
simply necessary to take out and
throw away the newspaper. and put
in fresh one. with more sand.
In summer, with one of these coops,
it would be well to open a side door
TO afford sufficient ventilation, and it
would be well to keep fewer birds in
each pen. During the winter, in one
Of the "bird-cage" arrangements, We
keep from five TO seven large White
Rock hens, with good results.
Bearing in mind that about six
hens could ordinarily be kept in each
coop, any one may tell, from the num-
Der Of chickens he intends TO keep.
how the system can be extended TO
his needs.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-05-09

sufficient space to slide It in Cor out)
through the end hinged door. When
placed In the coop. It laid directly on
the floor 50 that the chickens roasted
rough strips OF one by three inch stun.
The roost ] constructed in one solid
piece.
IL was made so that there would be
about three inches from the floor q
the elevated coop. This arrangement
would not do for the lighter breeds.
which prefer higher roosting places.
The next step was to close In the
front of the coop, which I did by using
the pieces which had been removed
from II.
About two-thirds of the front is
boarded up, the remainder being COW
cred with a double thickness of COM
mon burlap. The door is left off dur
ing the greater part of the year, but
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-05-09

MAY see your book?' he said, tab.
ing it as he spoke browning lie
fingered It with half.affectionate
touch. Il used to read Browning con.
stantly."
why used to-" said Myra quickly.
81 should have thought If one liked
Browning. one would like him always.
unless ones whole nature changed
love him" she said impulsively. 81
love his wholesome breeziness. There
is nothing sickly even in his most sen.
timental lines"
Perhaps ones whole nature does
change sometimes. One goes through
phases when different writer's appeal
to one"
which belongs to your present
phase?" she asked cautiously.
He was silent minute. Then he
answered without looking at her.
mo writer has any connection with
my present phase. find none to At It.
do not read just now"
Curious said Myra, and she laugh
ed nervously; but nothing else oc-
Cured to her to say, though she
serached anxiously for one OF the com.
monplace remarks which she scorned.
Don't laugh he said; but my
present phase is life in n dream. II
is a dream that dazzles me, and dare
not wake. | have not the courage to
wake myself. II anyone else said to
me, Wake, for your dream is true
should be reused again; but today l
do not think they will, and l feel I
must go on dreaming, since the dream
brings me happiness"
There are so many things that give
one happiness" said Myra; 'one need
not sleep to find It,"
Are there?' he said. 81 have not
met them. | am glad II you have. To
me now there Is only one happiness,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-05-09

about 2xSxt feet This cost me 25
cents
The front, or top, was first taken
of the case and section of one side
extending its full width. was hinged
so that easy access to the interior
could be secured Then the case was
mounted on legs 40 that its bottom
was about foot and a half from tho
ground. Then boards we're placed
snugly around the rear and sides OF
the legs. from the bottom of the case
to the ground
The roost was next constructed, and
for this small lengths of boards may
be used For the roost and legs I
used what Is termed "scantling," or
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-05-09

Your eyes send to my heart thrill
Such as 1t never felt before,
Their wondrous brightness can but fill
My heart with fondness more and more.
They CLEAN like stars that charm the
night
q wonder IL you make them bright
With optic Luster-It Is great;
This week a dollar nlnety-eight.)
Your cheeks would put to shame the rose;
No petal ever had such pink
AS that which shyly comes and goes
At some fond things you say or think.
! cannot watch that tint enough
Us II done with cloth, or puff2
It's like our special blend of rouge:
Our sales on II are simply huge.)
Your lips are red as cherries. dear;
A perfect coral Cupids bow.
I love their smile when l am near,
To see them part for murmurs low;
Their ruby tinting tempts my own
COur Lip Tint Special stands alone;
Can't be detected-no, indeed.
Full satisfaction guaranteed)
Your hair. a golden mesh that binds
My spirit with its CLINT and CLEAN
It is a wondrous charm that finds
A place in every thought and dream.
Those golden strands so soft, so fine
(We're selling now a dye Of mine
Which will not fade nor crock nor streak,
At eighty cents the pint this week.
And. Oh. your alabaster brow
No ivory so white and fart
! Would I had words to tell you how
My glances ever lnger there.
| The velvet softness of your skin
| (Our Magic Balm when we'll rubbed in
Makes freckles and all wrinkles fit,
And we give trading stamps with it,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1912-05-09

and only one human being could bring
it to me" He paused. IF she could
Motif she could not, | would rather
not be told would still dream"
Myra rose suddenly.
1T is time | was home" she said.
He rose, too, and Strengthened him
self up squarely.
Thank YOU" he said hoarsely, and
drawing a deep breath. That is ALL"
and he added in a low voice. II knew
you would understand met is | who
was wrong. l thought l had under
stood you. l am sorry"
Myra was quite silent. She would
have given worlds to be commonplace
now, and in silence they walked home
wards His home lay in the same d.
rection, though beyond hers, so it was
natural they should go on together.
At last she had command over her
self again. She had refused him, and
ought to feel satisfied that she had had
to give no reasons; but there was a
dull hammer beating within her which
refused to calm down.
LIZ SOu lihN NbAlllAlblip ldNt HNObAtb
Mr.. Winter" she asked suddenly.
81 don't think | ever met any" he
said. People never seem common.
place to me. Do you like them?"
81 hate them?"
where are they to be found?"
There are two in the house / have
come from now
But" he said, with a smile and an
effort to stand on the usual footing
with her, what commonplace things
have they done today to worry you?
| felt something had changed when I
met you, but had not enough under,
standing to know what 1t was. VIII
you tell me?"
There was another long silence.
ut is over now" said Myra at last
but l was living in beautiful world
| that was no dream, and they spoilt it,
and made me believe that and all l.
| loved most in this world were common
place. They did not know, or mean to
do it, thought perhaps 1t was | who
was blind, and that perhaps they were
right"
| Does ii matter?' he said.
Yes, 1t matters-tO me. l wonder
why-perhaps see-other people so diff
terently?"
A curious light broke over the young
mans face.
"Myra," he said. almost in whisper
give me your book" and he turned
over the pages quickly. 81 wonder II
you know these lines?"
He handed the volume back, and
they stood still by the park ratings
while she read with swimming eyes
the lines he indicated:
God be thanked, the meanest of his
creatures
Boasts two soulsides, one to face the
| world with,
One to show a woman when he loves
her!"
She shut the book, and for an in
stant shut her eyes too. Then he
drew her hand firmly through his arm
and they turned and went back into
the park