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

WASHINGTON, Dec 9-After 16
years, a record Of service IN the Cab
met, Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson
has submitted to President Taft the
last annual report he will make as
head OF the United State Department
Of Agriculture. The report ia more
than a review Of the past years
work; it contains a summary Of the
agricultural advance Of the country
during the venerable Secretarys
term Of public service
THE record Of 10 years has been
written" he says 1T begins with a
yearly farm production OF $4,000, OOO,-
600 and ends with s9,532,O0O,OO Six
teen years ago the farmer was a joke
Of the caricaturist; now he is like
the stone that was rejected by the
builder and has become the head
stone of the corner" The tillers OF
the soil were burdened with debts. ="
he adds, "but prosperity followed
and grew with unexampled speed.
Beginnings have been made in a pro-
ductieon per acre increasing faster
than the natural increase of popula-
ton There has been an uplnt of
agriculture and Of country life
During the past 16 years the
farmer has steadily increased the
wealth production year by year. with
the exception Of 1911. During the 16
years the farmers wealth production
increased 14l per cent.
This Year Record Breaker.
Most productive OF all agricultural
years in the country has been 1912.
The earth has produced its greatest
annual dividend. The prices at the
farm are generally profitable and
will continue the prosperity that
farmers have enjoyed in recent years.
The total production Of farm wealth
is the highest yet reached by $780,
100000 The grand total for 1912 is
estimated to be $9,532, 100000. This is
more than twice the value OF the
farm wealth in 1899"
More than sos, 100000 is the
grand total of farm wealth produc-
ton, the report says during the past
Is years, an amount equal to about
three-quarters Of the present nation
al wealth.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
DyIVuATr TUE
DUIEIVU HE
XMAS GIFTS
WiImingtOniSnS Are Doing
Their Shopping Early
This Year
CROWDS MAKE THE
STREETS VERY LIVELY

The Christmas rush is now on I'M
Wilmington Shoppers are visiting
the stores taking glimpse here and
there to see the novelties and max
ing their selections Of gifts. From
the appearance of the stores and
downtowns streets the majority OF
Wilmingtonians are doing their
Christmas buying earlier this year
than ever before.
The crowds are gradually becOm-
ing larger as the big day approaches
and the stores. during the past sew
eral weeks on Saturday and Tuesday
nights have been taxed with the I'M
mense throngs Of shoppers The
pleasant weather inspires many who
would otherwise be content TO re-
main at home and as a result the
crowds are noticeably larger than IL
the skies were cloudy.
Trolley cars are crowded in the
afternoon and later IN the day the
results OF shopping are evident from
the number Of packages carried IN
coming trains are bringing residents
from the surrounding towns and VIII
lagos to the city to take advantage
of the bargains to which attention Is
being attracted by the daily adyer-
tisemonts
While the men are seen I'm the
throngs making selections of the
gifts, they are not in the same class
with the women and children, to
whom the holiday season means
much Advertisements have eagerly
been scanned and read TO the very
last letter before decisions are made.
The sigh Of relief on Christmas morn
ing Is usually a climax to a great deal
of planning
The local merchants prepared long
Rgo for the Christmas trade. The
large stocks of goods have been
placed on the shelves counters and
windows and the patrons are taking
advantage OF the varied assortment.
One of the means used TO attract GUS
toners into the stores is the win
doWs. Persons strolling along the
street have their attention called
20 something special. which may be
displayed Frequently the admirer
will enter the. siefe and make a pur-
chase before leaving
No longer must the woman who
does a major portion Of the shopping,
be subjected TO a nerve-racking, ex-
hausting tour OF the stores to see
where she may find what she wants
ot the price which she has IN mind,
or see what suggestions there may
be in this OF that store for holiday
gifts. or whatever other direction her
shopping for that particular day may
lnl1c
The big crowds in the Market and
rr street stores, crowds that in
"'"de the city shopper and those from
country who set aside a day
"01ally Saturday. to do their mar
foiing and buying IN Wilmington tell
mrre plainly than anything else the
r'ory of the development of the holt
87v shopping into "a science. making
Fertahle pleasure to shop and
eliminating for an time the sheer
arldgery of what not many years
ago was an rksome duty
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
Fine Remedy for
a Backward Child
Continue it for only a brief period
and the good results wfl sur
prise you.

NVhAihut IL AuA WHY DfAoi FtAtVN
and the good results VIM sur
prise you.
A low state of the general health
is now the accepted cause of back
wardness in children. So in the case
Of a backward child It is best to look
towards building up its health. 1t
will usually be found that the main
t'ouh'e is in the food, in lack of as
similation and digestion. Hence care
should be taken in the kind Of food
given to the child This. with plenty
Of air and exercise, should bring about
a change for the better.
Watch the condition of the bowels,
to note whether the waste is being
passed off or not, or whether 1t is
being passed too freely If either
condition prevails give a small dose
OF that gentlest of all laxative-tonics,
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Thou
sands of mothers will testify to the
wonders il has wrought in the lives
OF their own children, and for that
reason legions of families like those
Of Mrs. William Elvidge, mother of
Master Elvidge, Factoryville, Pa,
and Mrs. J. Healy. POLL Celerain Ave,
Cincinnati, o., are never without it
in the house. It is pleasant to the
taste and so perfectly safe that it is
given TO infants, and yet is equally
effective for grown people. All drug
gists sell It and the price is only fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle, the lat
ter for families who need it regu-
larly.
Syrup Pepsin has no equal as a
cure for constipation, Indigestion.
biliousness, headaches, sour stomach,
gas on the stomach, liver trouble and
kindred complaints. 1t has so many
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
MORRIssEY. ROGERsON.

Miss Margaret Morrlssey and Wal
ter Rogerson were married on satur-
day evening. Nov 30, at St. Mary's
r. c Church by the Rev. James Nc
Kenna.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
MISS MILLMAN
ON CARRICK BILL
Actress Who Delighted All
Europe viii Appear Here
This Week

Being unable to secure the release
from bond of her effects following
her arrival from Europe. in time 10
appear at the Garrish Theatre last
week, Miss Bird Mllman. the pref
test Of stage beauties. has ARRANGED
10 give her act at the Garrick this
week, with the same elaborate effect
as was the case in Europe. where the
company of four has just completed
most successful tour This rs an
interesting and decidedly novel wire
production which has electrified the
nobility and public abroad Miss
Millman's appearance at the Garrick
this week viii be the first IN Amer
lea, an honor OF which. Mr.. Dock
ftader feels proud This Is only one
OF the many features of an interest
Ing bill, which might well be termed
a nifty show. full of novelty. Ed
ward Raynard, who has acquired a re-
putation over the country as an expert
fentriloQuist will produce "A Morn
ing in Hicksvllle' In which he will
relate some Of his funny experiences
IN applying his talents while touring
the country In a motor car. Char
lottc Ravcnscroft. who sings and
plays the violin at the same time. be-
ing expert in both accomplishments
has a very clever and novel act
Flanagan * Edwards, IN "Show Life
on and On Will portray the ludi-
crOus experiences of the actor from
the hotel TO the footlights One of
the most interesting headlners on
the bill is the pretty scenic musical
comedy given by Edward Ford. ono
of the famous Four Dancing Fords
and Six pretty girls. who require -four
complete sets Of scenery i'm one oil
tec most elaborate productions on
The stage Marguerite Fiske. q clev-
~ comodienne. has a rollicking
elarSiinc act. Chick and Chick
let's have an interesting novelty
mn Mr. Quick. a famous New Yorl
Journal caftoonist. will contribut,
share 20 one of the most en-.
iaining bills Of the season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

WASHINGTON, Dec 9-The New
York Democrats in the House have
decided to support Representative
Jefferson Levy in his fight against the
resolution introduced at the instance
of Mrs. Martin w. Littleton looking
to the purchase by the government Of
Monticello, the old Virginia estate Of
Thomas jefferson, now the property OF
Mr.. Levy. The measure has been
passed by the Senate and is pending
in the House, with a favorable report
from the committee on rules. The
Washington newspapers have carried
page advertisements, signed by Mrs.
Littleton, urging Democrats to support
the Monticello resolution. At a meet
ing of the New York Democrats to
formally congratulate Representative
Sulzer on his election as governor OF
New York a resolution indorsing Mr..
Levy was passed Mr.. Sulzer said he
would deliver speech in opposition
10 the proposal that the government
purchase Monticello
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

advantages that those who once uses
it forever after discard cathartics,
salts, pills and other coarse remedies,
for they are seldom advisable and
should never be given to children.
If no member of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin and you
would like to make a personal trial
Of it before buying It in the regular
way Of a druggist, send your address
"a postal will do-to Or. w. B. Cald-
well, 412 Washington ST., Monticello,
III and free sample bottle will be
mailed you. Results are always guar
anteed or money will be refunded.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

Workers who are ready, willing.
skilled and capable are available for
employers who seek them through
the Wants.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09
CITY BANK CLEARINGs.

The Clearings OF the local banks
for the week ending Saturday
amounted to $1,s31,4 O6 as compared
with S1.s17O13 for the corresponding
period Of last year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

REST ROOM FOR ODD FELLOWS.
In addition to the rooms selected
by the several lodges in the new ].
o. o. F. hall at Tenth and King
streets a rest room will be provided
there for the accommodation Of all
Odd Fellows.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

The Wants present a means BY
which losers and finders may commu-
nicate with each other quickly and
a. frifine expense-Adv
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1912-12-09

There's many an imperative COM
mand in the Want Columns.-Adv.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Motor Trucks Long Trip
Cost $25 In Repairs

In what condition should a motor
truck be expected p arrive after q
cross-continent trip OF 4.15 miles? Ac-
cordins to advices received by the
Motor Truck Corporation. Washington
agents for the Alec truck, the ques.
ton has been answered. and the ind-
ings are made known in technical re-
port on the Alec truck. which hauled
q three-ton cargo OF soap from Phila-
delphia to San Francisco. All told, the
expense Of making repairs following q
public inspection at the end Of the trip
was less than SIS. According to the In
spectors. the only things found neces-
sary to do were the following: Took
up on all connecting rod bearings;
dressed up. No. . cylinder; drained Old
oil; cleaned carbon"
The condition and pulling powers Of
the truck were reported to be very
good" and IN a speed test the truck
developed Its maximum rated speed.
No fault was found with the car
burcton and fabrication Of the motor.
The ignition system, transmission,
springs, and clutch also were in good
operating shape. The front axle,
though under terrific strain from piow-
ing Its way frequently along deep
rutted and hish-centered roads, came
out unscathed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
TAFT FIRST CHIEF
EXECUTIVE TO USE
MOTOR IN TRAVELS
Recent Tour Through New
England in Pierce-Arrow
an Innovation.

For the first time in the history Of
automobiling, a President Of the United
States has made use Of the convenience
and utility Of the motor car as means
OF travel through the country. During
the week President Taft made q tour
through New England. and was greeted
all along by many persons.
Upon the radiator cap Of the Presi-
dents big Pierce-Arrow touring car was
displayed the handsome emblem of the
Touring Club of America, of which he
10 an Honorary member. II was OBJ
served that Major T. L. Rhoades, the
Presidents aide, was using the auto
mobile blue books, the official road
medium Of the Touring Club. In ffnding
the best roads.
President Taft receives annually q
complete set Of blue books. Upon the
presentation OF these road guides early
IN the summer the President remarked
ne had found them invaluable, and that
he expected to use them In planning a
number Of tours during the year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12

removed and washed thoroughly. They
should then be CAREFUL wrapped in
strips Of paper or cloth and stored In
dark place which 10 kept at tenn
perature Of 20 degrees II the tires are
to remain on the wheels for some time
while the car 10 out Of service tho
wheels should be jaciosd up and only
about Ave pounds Of air left In each
tire. This keeps the tubes In shape,
ana also preserves their softness and
pliabiiity. When the wheels are not
lacked UP and the car Is allowed to
stand for any length Of time the tires
should be kept well Inflated and the
car moved occasionally, 30 that tho
tires do not fatten from standing too
long on one spot
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Some Advice on How To
Keep, Tires in Winter

within the next four weeks thousands
Of motorists in all parts Of the country
WIN be laying up their cars for the
winter. The percentage Of tire waste
during a seasons inactivity Is very
large, due generally to the fact that
owners DO not know how to store their
tires to protect them. against cold
weather. To reduce this waste tho
service bureau OF one Of the big tire
companies gives some advice on the
subject.
In laying up q car the tires should be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
J. Frank Duryea Has
Done Much for Cars

When the history of the development
Of the American motor car comes to be
written there certainly will be q large
share Of the credit for some Of the
most important improvements now in
general use due to J. Frank Duryea, the
designer OF stevens-Duryea cars" said
T. Lamar jackson. the Stevens-Duryea
agent here, talking over the advances
sign.
"Few persons realize how many of
the most practical Innovations to be
found on automobiles generally to-day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Adds Word "Motoress"
To Motor Vocabulary

George NJ. Dickson. general manager
of one Of the big Indiana automc bile
companies, has the distinction Of coin
ing another motoring word. His word
ID ,"motoress," meaning the woman de-
voice Of the self-propelled vehicle.
Dickson Is a student OF the automobile
business, having been one Of the found
ers Of the Industry. and as he has
watched its development he has become
convinced that the American woman
has had much to do with determining
trend OF this progress.
THE seif-starter. fine upholstery, lux
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
More to the Point.

In a certain restaurant the electric
lights were suddenly extinguished.
When they were turned on again after
few moments a lady whispered to her
husband.
Somebody kissed mel"
Yes and somebody took my veal
outletf' replied the husband bitterly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Humiliation Was Hardest.

mo" sroaned the sufferer. II don't
mind tho bruises 90 much. IT'S the hui
milition Of the thing that IL hardest Tor
me-" .L s.5
But" his friend said. you were on
sss rss 4. SIDE s. sas rSs cns ss:ens
that Il wasn't your fault"
Yes, yes, know; but the fellow who
ran into me was driving little old ma
Si5o when Il was new."--Jndsss IiSrsry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12

Mr.. Duryea has been responsible for.
The unit power plant ON the three-point
support. the multiple disc dry plate
sign originated by Duryea q number CT
years ago have become SO generally en-
ployed within the past few years that
most people have forgotten that the
Stevens-Duryea was the first car on
which thew appeared"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12
Light Oil Has Carbon.

A well posted oil man says that be-
cause oil is light in color It Is no sure
inferior oils look as good as the best,
but are lacking In lubricating value.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-12

ury. beautiful fnish, better bodies and
more reliable machinery are all the re-
suit Of the effort OF builders 70 salts
~ the needs Of the woman" says
Dickson. t'
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-02-23
CHAPTER XVI.
A Pair of Thieves.

Two men, late on that February az
ternoon. were Fastening eagerly along
converging routes to the bachelor
home Of Bruxton Sands. One was
Sands himself The other was Lieu
tenant Britt Of Headquarters.
Every detail in the millionaire's
suite in the St Barnabas and Of his
private room in the Bowling Green Of
fee was known to Britt even more
infinitely than to the owner. That
had been among the early activities
Of the sleuth In connection with the
case. He was able to assure himself,
therefore, that no matter how much
Sands might admire the Maharanee
diamond, especially when 1t encircled
the white throat Of the wealthy widow,
1t would be nonsensical to suppose
this admiration could descend to COW
etousness. Clearly, Britt was in some
sort of blind alley.
AS the two men left their ofices al
most to the minute, Britt, many
blocks ahead of Sands, had arrived at
the st. Barnabas before the million
aire turned the Grace church bend In
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-02-23

spring. And you've withheld the In
formation from me?"
The manufacturer Of the stone is
useless az a witness. He's hopelessly
insane"
Has he thrown no light on the
case at air.
Yes. some light" Britt admitted
reluctantly. He was not prepared to
disclose his hand yet. In fact, he re-
allied an abundance of work still was
necessary before the result of the in
terview in the insane asylum could be
shaped into tangible evidence against
the man who had ordered the dupli-
cate diamond.
Doesn't he recall who ordered the
duphcatef" the prosecutor asked.
NO." the detective replied. He is
IN the last stage OF dementia. But
we searched his effects and found a
sketch Of the Maharanee drawn on the
back Of a visiting card"
Triumphant beams shot from Motifs
eyes. He faced the detective, one
hand extended in congratulation.
II take back everything said about
your having botched the case" he Of
fered alphabetically. Whatever the
outcome. you certainly are close
to the heart Of the mystery. Britz.
was II q man or a woman who ordered
the stone7"
The detectives hand slipped into
the inner pocket of his coat. II pro
duced a long envelope from which be
took the card, passing It over to the
prosecutor. Mott looked at the name
engraved on the pasteboard with
widening eyes. His lips extended un-
til the mouth seemed thin. shapeless
slit Suddenly his jaw opened and
snapped. as II he had come to a quick
determination
"Sandsi" he exclaimed. $50 he or
dered the fake Maharaneei BY George,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-02-23
WOOES AND WEEDS
SAME GIRL TWICE
First Honeymoon Stopped by d.
vorce When He Admits Claim
to Wealth False.
SHE POPS QUESTION
A True Love Story That Ought to
Convince Novel Readers There IL
Always Something New Under
the Sun, In Love Affairs.

Chicago.-Jaded novel readers who
are convinced there is nothing new I'M
der the sun In love stories. who be-
neve, In fact, that romance has done
nothing in the world In the last $50
years but run round and round In
the same old circle. ought to make a
call at 1884 Indiana avenue and shake
the hands of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Schaffer.
The Schaffers are the authors, also
the actors. Of this love story. Their
romance is new and up to date.
The first chapter discloses Roma
Parker. seventeen and pretty. clerk
ing" in Chicago department store.
This was two years ago. Enter Al
bert Schaffer, q few years older, good
looking, well dressed, earning $40
week, and convinced he could con-
Quer the world.
Albert looked at Roma and decided
on the spot that she should be his.
Roma observed Albert and concluded
he was her ideal" Result: invita-
eton W uiAhCf AAOAu AADcIl W ANuHic~
Under the stimulus OF a good din
ner Albert told Roma many things.
oil Pigments of fancy. He said be
was an orphan, sole heir to $4,000.
and member of two or three "ex-
elusive clubs" Roma was impressed.
he proposed. Roma accepted--end OF
chapter one.
The marriage was performed in De-
troit.
After the marriage ceremony Schaf-
fer's imagination suddenly cooled. Al
50. consulting his pocketbook. he dis
covered his money was nearly all
gone. With fancy dead. conscience
awoke. When the new Mrs. Schaffer
began to be insistent about the honey
moon at Niagara Falls Albert sudden
" weakened and told all"
Was Roma angryG II took her about
ten seconds TO call that honeymoon
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-02-23

ly to Britz. What do you make out
Of tit" he snapped.
at is one of the guideposts to the
diamond theft" Britz pronounced.
The look of inquiry which the pros
ecutor bestowed on the detective re-
NAMED unanswered As II fearful OF
having committed some indiscretion
In giving even this meager hint OF his
thoughts, Britz rose hastily and with
parting hint as to the complexity OF
the case. swung through the door and
FASTENED out of the building. Un-
consciously, his footsteps took him to
headquarters, and into Manning's
presence.
"GriswoId was down here to see
me about the case" the chief informed
him. HE tells me you induced Mott
to postpone 1t for a month";"
"I'm reaching out for the real thief. !"
Britx returned. I've got him. Man
ming. He can't get away"
well, who's the theft" the chief
inquired tersely.
Brttz averted his face to conceal
the unwonted agitation that had sud
denly sprung up within him. A new
light cleaned In his eyes-a light not
called up BY the excitement of the
chase. The mere tracking Of Grim
inals was part of the routine of his
life; he followed the course of his
trails Internationally, like a welloiled
machine. But the contemplation OF
saving a human soul in distress. the
consciousness Of exercising his talents
In behalf of woman who had touched
his utmost pity. the knowledge that
he alone stood between her and the
living death that awaited her In state
prison, increased the pulsation Of his
heart. thrilled him with sense OF
noble purpose that was a Few and
agreeable excitation. When he re-
gained his customary nonchalance he
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-02-23

had lifted the bag from Prestwick sta
ton or the Saturday morning, and
later in the day had taken it to Glas-
gov with him, and had on the Monday
evening taken this method of return
ing it. The resemblance between Mr..
Gardner and his double" consists not
only in personal appearance, but also
in the mode of dressing, and they both
follow the same occupation. AS indi-
eating the strength of the resemblance,
it may be mentioned that person who
knew Mr.. Gardner, and who saw what
now turns out to be his double" with