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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Take Advantage of These
Shoes at Bargain Prices

Special Shoe Values See the window dis
play $500 and $500 for shoes that by the
regular retail valuations are worth $3.50 and
$500 Our large buying is responsible for
the unusual values.
The line comprises complete assortments i'll
more than a dozen good styles-plain lace,
blucher and button shoes, OF fine vici kid,
gun metal calf, patent colt Russia calf, brown
kid, &c
Correct shoes for dress as we'll as for gen
eral wear; every pair guaranteed for service
Our expert saleswomen will see that you are
properly fitted.
S2oo-Women's golden brown and wine
Russia Calf Shoes; all sizes; very pretty
shoe; a strictly 81 value
S26O-Womens patent colt skin Shoes the
nobby blucher cut; also gun metal feathers;
genuine $3.50 value.
S2Is-Women's glazed kid, lace and gun
metal button Shoes take advantage of this
number; regular $3.50 and $500
SIoo-Womens and big girls sizes patent
colt skin Shoes: both lace and button; low
heels regular $3.50 and $500.
S1.3s to $2.oo-Chdren's and misses pat
ent colt skin and gun metal feathers; bluoher
and button styles; every pair worth $roo to
$3.50.
S1.oo-Mens Shoes odd lots sizes Q TO II;
|. mostly winter weights; also, extra reductions
in boys sizes; regular $500 $3.50 and $500.
Womens evening Slippers; patent and
glazed kid discontinued lines sizes 3H to 4;
II three widths; $500 and $500 values so
Infants Shoes, red. tan and black kid; fine
II quality: wedge heels; sizes to 3; values up
II 10 $500 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .-........ 20
" Infants Shoes. same as above; sizes ! to 5;
II without heels mostly narrow widths Use
III Infants canvas Shoes and Sandals pink and
II blue sizes 4 and I regular SIPS .29c
III Ground hoor-eNtreme left
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Eaual sufrnne in Eonr go

-Four states give equal suffrage to wo-
men-Wyoming. Colorado. Utah and IDA
no. Rhode Island. by legislative vote. and
Oregon. by popular vote. have refused
to adopt equal suffrage for women In
Kansas women have educational and mu-
nicipal suffrage. Eighteen States have
school suffrage for women. Montana and
Iowa permit women TO vote on municipal
bond issues. Louisiana gives women tax
payers the right 10 vote on all questions
submitted to the taxpayers. New York al
lows women taxpayers 10 vote on village
taxation.
In Great Britain women who possess the
necessary qualifications can vote for all
officials except Members OF Parliament
Australia and New Zealand give women
full suffrage. as do the Isle Of Man. Ice.
land and Finland. In Cape Colony. Can.
ada and Sweden. as in parts Of India. wo.
men vote under various conditions fol
school and municipal officers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

OF this city Several hundred laborers
are employed, and IL Is said that four
months viii be required to complete
improvements in and near Salisbury.
The busiest scene of operations Is
where the line crosses Lake Humph-
reys in Salisbury. The present single
track wooden bridge viii soon be dis
continued and In its place will be a
solid cmbankment, with the exception
of a forty foot opening TO allow for
the flow OF water. This embankment
will be wide enough 10 accommodate
four tracks and "a is calculated that Il
will require fifty thousand yards OF
earth TO do the filling in.
Concrete walls on each side are be-
ing constructed to hold this embank-
ment The forty-foot opening viii be
spanned by a steel girder bridge. The
sand for building the embanKment is
being hauled from near this city from
1--WE acres Of land purchased OF 7. II.
Williams.
Steam shovels are being used for
loading the sand on the cars. and so
rapid is the work that nearly ore hun
bred car loads are dumped daily into
the lake.
The same kind of work is in progress
at the Tony Tank bridge. In addition
TO this work a gang OF laborers are
pushing the work Of grading for an
extra track from a point below South
/ Salisbury 10 near Fruitland, where
connection viii be made with the dou-
BILE track system az that point
II is the intentions of the Pennsyl-
vania double track and stone ballast
the entire line from Delmar to Cape
/ Charles as speedily as possible.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
ABSOLUTE CURE
# SKIN ERUPTION
,roke Out on Hips and Legs Was
So Sore, Irritating and Painful
that Little Sufferer Could Not
Sleep Scratched Constantly and
Kept Growing Worse.
CUTICURA'S EFFECT
QUICK AND PERMANENT

when about two and a half years
old my daughter broke out on her hips
and the upper parts Of her legs with a
very irritating and painful eruption; II
began in October; the first / noticed
was a little red surface and q constant
desire on her part to scratch her limbs.
She could not sleep and the eruptions
got sore, and yellow water came out OF
them. had two doctors treat her, but
she grew worse under their treatment.
Then bought the Cuticura Soap, Cutl-
cura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent,
and only used them two weeks when she
was entirely well. This was in Febru-
airy. She has never had another rough
place on her skin, and she rs now iovr-
teen wears old. l used only half the
bottle Of Cuticura Resolvent and less
than a box Of Cuticura Ointment. Mrs.
r. r. Whitaker, Winchester, Tenn,
Sept. %, zoos"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
GIRLS DRESS.
Paris Pattern No. 1858
All Seams Allowed.

All 0tdIub AhoHtQ.
This attractive little model is devel-
oped in Atlantic blue cotton wolfe and is
particularly becoming to the slim figure
of the growing girl. The body portion is
made with a wide tuck over each shout
der, stitched from shoulder to waist line,
ana giving a broad-shouldered appear
Rnoe that Is so necessary to girls be-
tween the ages Of and u, besides being
a fashionable feature In all dresses and
costumes this season. The middle portion
of the waist is gathered to the yoke
band OF bread English embroidery inser-
ton, or, II desired, this band may be
of the material, hand-embroidered with
white OF deeper blue mercerized cotton,
similar bands finishing the long or short
sleeves, whichever are used. The yoke Is
Of allover tuclsing OF white Persian lawn.
II desired, the dress may be made low
necked by emitting the yoke. The short
skirt is gathered to the waist. the join
ing being hidden by the narrow belt Of
the material. wide tuck being placed
midway in its length. 1t is finished with
a rather narrow hem and fastens at the
center-back. The model may be devel-
oped In linen, Indian-head cotton. cham
bray or pioue for everyday wear, while
for best wear Powered challis, one Of
the pretty little striped wash silks or
fine batiste may be used. II the latter
material is used, fine Valenciennes lace
insertion should be used for the yoke
and armbands. the yoke itself being
made OF tucked batiste or allover lace.
A pretty style is to make the belt Of
wide insertion and edge the tucks with
narrow edging to match. Many frocks
Of this description are worn with wide
sashes Of light colored satin ribbon. tied
in large bow at the back. II this is the
case the belt may be made Of the dress
material. The dress is In FIVE Sizes "a
u years. For a girl OF 10 years the dress
requires ~ yards Of material q inches
wide, 81 yards 80 inches wide or yards
A inches wide; as illustrated, y yard oil
tuclxing IS inches wide and IL yards oi
insertion.
r,rsca ~ ratteru 10 centa
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
THEATRICAL
THE GARRIcK

An excellent comedy bill OF nine acts
opened al the Garrick yesterday to audi
ences that were not slow In voicing thei
appreciation of the program and the talent
Jesse Laskey presents Ruth Allen and her
London Johnnies for the first time here.
The piece is a clever satirical sketch in
Producing some song numbers OF merit
and vein Of comedy that Is all TO the
good. It scored the hit of the bill yester-
day. Lillian Lee. who was formerly con-
nected with Mrs. Wigs, of tho Cabbage
Patch" Joe Weber's Dream city" and
similar productions takes a try at vaude-
vile. with DRY Spirits" a hit OF zeg-
fields "Follies OF 1907" as the vehicle
which is to carry her into the circle OF
popular favor with local playgoers. The
act ran rather indifferently yesterday but
will doubtless improve with a few per-
tormances. Quinlan and Mack in THE
Circus Manager and the Coon" have one
of the laughing hits OF the bill. while the
Three Bohemans IN a musical sketch OF
much merit. won hearty applause on al
sides yesterday. The Welsh Brothers in
'Flanagan's Filtration" have a good
laugh: Zinnelle and Boutelle in '2s7 Min
utes from Broadway" follow suit. and
the Yalto Duo have whirlwind dance
that interests everyone. Wentworth. Nesti
and Teddy offer an acrobatic number
and The Kinetograph gives up its usua
contribution Of entertaining picture views
II is a good show and worthy Of the housi
and the MANAGEMENT.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Geo. d. Baker, who created the star par
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

proved by the questions themselves
which are; 1. Do you throw matches.
cigar ends ana ashes about on the
chairs and floor or wherever you sit /?
?. When you come in at all hours Of
the night, do you stamp about and
bang doors. waking the whole house
hold2 3. Do you ever consider any
ones comfort except your own? a. De
you ever pass anything 10 any one al
meals? II asked to cut piece OF bread
do you throw IT,? 5. DO you leave the
doors of rooms open behind you whcr-
ever you go? 6. DO you battle and shave
in the middle Of the day?-New York
Press.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Kidneys Cured By
This Simple Treatment

Get your druggist TO mix the fol-
lowing ingredients One-haif ounce
fluid extract Buchu. one ounce OF
compound fluid Balmwort and two
ounces OF syrup Sarsaparilla COM
pound. Shake well and take a tea
spoonful after each meal and one
when retiring. Drink plenty Of water.
but little Of any liquid at meal times
The great urinary specialist. Gaut.
whose single fees range from $500 70
$1,000, acknowledges in his latest re-
ports that this simple mixture is most
reliable and viii cure all but the
most complicated and aggravated
kidney and bladder affections and
rheumatism; therefore, II Is well
worth trying.
Puning under the eyes, backache,
headache and dizziness, burning OF
the eyes, blurred vision. extreme ner-
vousness, and insomnia all indicate
urinary trouble. Many more fymp-
toms could be named. but the reader
will surely recognize them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Queries for Would Be Husbands.

Queries for Would BE Husbands.
Now comes forward a woman, who
doesn't have TO say she is or has been
married, with the suggestion that every
man who aspires to become a benedict
shall be required to answer a series OF
questions intended TO show his mental
and moral fitness. Her suggestion is
made I'm all seriousness. and II may
be marriage would be happier If il
could be adopted. Naturally, she makes
allowance for the fact that certain men
might not give truthful replies. but for
such unworthies she suggests a course
Of cross examination calculated to drag
the truth from them. She pins faith.
however. 10 the belief that the aver
age man would make accurate answers.
Tho nature of the examination may
be CLEANED from the first six OF the
/ 7roposed queries. and the fact that she
' Is a wife a widow or a Divorce Is
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
WOMANKIND
RiIls conoernina RaoheIors.

Here are bills which have been or are TO
be introduced in four States concerning
bachelors.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of state bu-
reau to find wives for bachelors who wish
TO avoid the tax.
Iowa-s25 annual tax on single men more
than 80 years old. to be distributed among
needy widows and spinisters.
Texas-Graduated tax on bachelors Of
from SIS to So according to age; doubl,
tax unless each eligible bachelor makes
affidavit that he has proposed. to at leas
one woman during the year
DISQUALIFICATION OF State matri
monial board OF five bachelors and nv
spinisters; bachelor tax OF SO annually.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Price $1.OO and S1.5O
RengO Belt Corset, $500

Rengo Belt Corsets are made especially for
stout women and are intended to reduce the
abdomen. They are reinforced over the abb
domen with graduated front steels and give
grace and comfort that cannot be obtained in
any other make.
No. Al Rengo Belt Corset is for medium
short stout women regular $500 value. $500
No A Rengo Belt Corset for tall, stout
women: $500 value $500
Second floor, rear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
IF YOU ARE A
TRIFLE SENSITIVE

About the size of your shoes, it's some
satisfaction to know that many people
can wear shoes a size smaller by
sprinkling Aliens Foot Ease into them.
Just the thing for Dancing Parties,
Patent Leather Shoes, and for breaking
in New Shoes. When rubbers or
overshoes become necessary and your
shoes pinch, Aliens Foot Ease gives
instant relief Sold Everywhere, CSC.
Sample FREE. Address. Allen S.
Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y. Don't accept
any substitute.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
HOME CHAT

hit my funny bone remarked the
Little spalpeen, and it was no joke"
The success or the failure of the moment
should not send one into extreme emo
tons, which only weaken the steady
progress OF a normal, wholesome. ambi-
tious existence. The suffering that seems
so unbearable through the evaporation OF
hopes will soon be a dead issue and will
lie like a dusty. yellowed, forgotten docu-
ment in the desk OF your memory. When
the mind is fretted the nervous system is
III in sympathy. Men and women are so
accustomed TO troubles and griefs it is
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
IMPROVEMENTS
ON N. Y. P. & N.

DELMAR. Feb 16.-The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. which recently ac-
auired control Of the New York. Phil
adelphia and Norfolk Railroad has be-
gun extensive improvements at Sails
bury and other points on the line south
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

OF Rev John St John, ~ASng the role
three hundred and fifty-six times IN WIZ
liam A. Brady and Joseph r. Grismer's
production OF "As Ye Sow" is now fea-
tured In the part OF Grenfall Lorry in
George Barr McCutcheon's successful play
Graustark. or A Love Behind Throne. to
be presented at the Opera House this az
ternoon and evening.
Swallowed by Three" IS to be seen at
the Opera House Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. It's pleasing: it's entertaining:
it's different: it's Instructive: it's alive
In every act, and every act possesses
value II is entertaining TO the father and
mother as we'll as to the children. It is
eloquent with bright brief, laughable
comedy II possesses pathos humor, adj
venture and strong heart interest. An ade-
quate cast OF players fulnll all requires
ments.
Burton Holmes furnishes liberal edu-
cation to his patrons, for he brings to
the stay-at-homes, be they children or
'grown-ups" not word pictures only. to
describe the wonders or beauties of for
eign lands and the quaintness OF custom
or costume of strange peoples. but he
shows by means OF moving pictures taken
on the spot and by lantern-slides TRUTH
/ fully and beautifully colored, those very
sights which his own eyes have seen. BY
means OF the moving pictures he shows
| life portraits IN motion Of reigning EN-
perors and Kings; busy corners in for
eign cities; national sports OF strange peo-
pie; the reviews and parades OF the armies
OF the world and not infrequently he has
been able 10 show moving pictures of ac-
tual battles and other scene transfer
ences" OF immense historic value. He 10
soon 70 lecture at the Grand Opera House.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

GEORGETOWN. Feb. 16.--The fol-
lowing have been granted a decree nisf
by Judge Pennewill in the divorce pro-
.ceedings: Johansen from Eugenia Jo-
hansen; William NJ. p. Stemples from
Margaret j. Stemples; William Fl In
gram from Mary w. Ingram; William
M. Moore from AIDA E. Moore; George
P. Short from Lottie NJ. c. Short A
final decree was made in the case OF
DR. Andrew ]. Fleetwood from Ada B.
Fleetwood
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

To obtain this pattern or any OF
the others heretofore described in
THE JOURNAL. FL out the follow
ing coupon and lnclose 1t With 10
certs in an envelope addressed TO
the Fashion Editor. THE EVENING
JOURNAL, Fourth and 5Lipley
streets. Wilmington. Delaware.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
The Nadia Corset


$500 value --.....-.--- ---SI.oo
$3.50 value ......--------.SI.5o
We want you to get acquainted with the
Nadia Corset We want you to KNOW it as
we know it. Nadia Corsets are made expressly
for this house and no other. They are made
according to the dictations OF our expert cor
set filters and embody the best features of all
other makes-and at lower price.
Nadia Corsets represent the best Corset
value in the world They cannot be improved
upon at anywhere near the low price at which
we sell them. They are guaranteed TO be the
BEST Corset sold at $I.oo and $r5o. The
workmanship is the best, the materials are the
best and the fit is perfect.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

A bashful young man is rare and
beautiful plant You should cultivate him,
for he must belong 10 another age. Fancy
how proud you will he when he can speak
YOUR name without suffering. When he
calls in the evening YOU can play cards or
read a clever humorous story aloud. or
show him the family portraits-which may
lead him TO exclaim impatiently. Teach
him to play chess with you; then his sill
ence wont be quite so unspeakahle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

To The Fashion Editor.
THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Wilmington. uel.
Inclosed ind 10 cents. for whish
send me
Pattern No. ..".s.-
Size ..........
Date published ...s......,......
Name ............e..s..s
...................."..e.... Street
.............................- City
................... State
Date Of this order ...............
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

SEPTIC purposes as well as Tor an Inc uses
ofthe toilet, bath and nursery. Guaran.
teed absolutely pure and may be used
from the hour Of birth.
Complete External and internal Treatment ior
f,,erv TIuuor of Infants Children and Adults con-
asa 81 Cuticura soap (25cl 70 Cleanse the skin.
Cuticura Ointment (5OcJ 20 Heal .ne Shn ana Suti-
Coated Pills 25c per vial q COZ % Purity ne biood
Sold throughout the world. fotteI i'lue q Snen'
Corn Sole Props Boston. Mass -
or Mailed Free. Cuticura BOOK on SAin diseases
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
A Friendly Boost

From a JOURNAL Want
AID makes the pathway to
Success an easy climb.
There Are Golden Prizes
at the top.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

crusts, scales and dam
druff, for dry, thin
and falling hair, for
softening, whitening
and soothing red,
rough and sore hands,
for annoying irrita-
tiors and lucrative
weaknesses. and for
many sanative, anti
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

Ammonia and soda in the shampoo
water will depiete the hair because they
will dry up the oily nutriment on which
the hair lives and thrives After the sham
poo dry the scalp at once and friction well
with the finger ends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
Prevalency Of Kidney Disease.

PreValency Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are the most common diseases
that prevail. they are almost the last
recognized by patient or physicians
who content themselves with doctor
ina the effects, while the original dis
ease undermines the system.
The mild and immediate effect Of
Swamp Root, the great kidney liver
and bladder remedy. is soon realized
It stands the highest for its remark
able health restoring properties in the
most distressing cases.
Symptoms of Kidney Trouble.
Swamp Root is not recommended fol-
everything but II you are obliged tc
pass your water frequently night and
day, smarting or irritation in passing
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

Very plump cheeks may be reduced by
proper massage. Anoint the surface OF the
face with skin food. then, by picking NJ
the flesh between thumb and first finger
roll firmly. This dissolves the little fai
cells. Afterward apply a compress of cold
water.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
She whose looks last looks best

II takes fine beautiful qualities 10 at
tract us to our friends, but It seems as II
the slightest misunderstanding turns us
against them. 1t is we'll TO remember that
a mans judgment may be correct accord
ing to his understanding. but his under
standing may be biased. In the human
minds alphabet the ''I'' is much larger
than the "Y." We say how nobly we shall
act under certain circumstances. but when
the circumstances arise we act the same
as other mortals. falling into strange
moods and letting golden love tarnish into
hatred. The situation you describe is very
sad. The loss of friend through death
Is less terrible than the loss Of a beautiful
friendship in life.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
WOMEN
Everywhere Use cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment

For preserving, purifying and beautHy..
ing the skin, for cleansing the scalp OF
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16
strange that repeated impressions are so

What more absurd than 70 spend money
on destinations pomp? one fancies that
one receives the respect OF the gaping. in
fatuated crowd. but more often the crowd
laughs at the display Of folly. 1t is equally
foolish to he grasping with every penny
for unless your money brings comfort 10
others as well as yourself it is worth less
than half its face value. Save until you
have sufficient to build bulwark against
the storms Of poverty and misfortune. Dc
with the rest according to the needs OF
those who are suffering and poor
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

brickdust or sediment in the urine,
headache. backache. lame back. dizzi-
ness, poor digestion. sleeplessness, ner-
vousness, heart disturbance due 70 bad
kidney trouble. skin eruptions from bad
blood, neuralgia. rheumatism. lumbago
bloating, irritability, wornout feeling
lack of ambition, may be loss Of flesh
sallow complexion, or Brights disease
may be stealing upon you, which is the
worst form of kidney trouble.
Swamp Root is Pleasant to Take.
If you are already convinced thai
Swamp Root is what you need, you car
purchase the regular nfty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at all drug stores
Don't make any mistake. but remember
the name DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
and the address. Binghamton. n. Y.
which you will find on every bottle.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

II YOU Needs Medn Yous Have
S
A sworn hcate o
prove Of
a a
from and o be
N. Y be
fhnin JOURNAL
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1909-02-16

A girl of IS should wear long skirts She
can arrange her hair any way that is
most becoming. and bows are quite per-
missible. A soft crown Of wavy hair with
big bow in the back is girlish and pretty.
Keep to the youthful couture as long as
you can.