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Evening journal., 1914-06-23

Miss Louisa Coursey and Miss Clara
Belle Ford are members of the class of
IA of the Normal Training Department.
The program Of the evening is as fol-
lows: Selection. orchestra; invocation,
the Rev. J. A. T. Faust; chorus, "All
Hail. Land of the Free (Rice); "The
Making Of a Successful Man" Thomas
Spencer Anderson, Jr.; Semi-Chorus
fCowan); "The Twentieth Century
Woman" Alva Oneida srooks: solo ta)
"A Perfect Day Carrie Jacob Bond ;
lbl, Rose in the Bud Wilbert Fisher;
address to the class of 1914, the Rev.
Frederick H. Butler, Montclair, \. j.;
Boys Glee Club tal. In Silent Mead
tEmerson) (b), "The Old Canoe
Root presentation of prizes, Board
of Education honor prizes; Hopkins and
Banton manual training prize; Mary
Hayes Stevens prizes for domestic art
and science; Bishop Frederick J. Kins
man prize for English. presented by DR.
George J. Sykes; chorus, BLOW Soft
/ Winds lNincentl; comforting of di
4 plomas, Samuel II. Baynard. president
Board of Public Education; Howard
High School class of 1914; bensdietion
the Rev. W. T. Cottoni March, orches
ira.
Evening journal., 1914-06-23

ter Of the proposed new pure food
ordinance pending before City Coun-
ell was brought up for discussion as
new business A number Of the mem
bers believed that some Of the pro-
visions Of the proposed ordinance
are rather drastic. and it was decided
TO appoint committee TO represent
the grange at the hearing on the
ordinance. which will be given to the
public by the members Of the City
Council tomorrow night in the City
Hall. The committee appointed for
this purpose is composed Of Mrs.
William Mccoy. John II. Lester. Louis
Ball, =. r. Weer and Frederick G..
Snyder
Some time ago the grange decided
TO hold field day during the sum
mer, and at the meeting last night a
general field day committee was ap-
pointed 10 have charge OF the affair
and arrange the date and pIace nj
the meet. The committee. consists OF
Mrs. y. + Weer. Mrs. J "A. Lester
Mrs. Clarence Craig. George 4. Snv.
der The committee was authorized
TO appoint such sub-committee a,
IS will be necessary 10 assist in IN.
work
! Following. tho literarv program a
Evening journal., 1914-06-23
Senior Golf CLUB
FOR CITY TALKED OF

As a result of the success attending
the golf tournament between the young
old" members of the Wilmington Coun-
try Club. the organization is preparing
to make the Senior Golf Association a
feature Of club lite Notices requesting
the views Of the older members and
veterans Of the links, relative to the
organization OF the association viii be
sent out soon.
A senior golf body has long been a
feature Of the Country Club at Rye, y
Y. and many of the nations we'll
known men Of advanced years are mem
bers. II is felt that an association
of like character in Wilmington would
be easily maintained.
Among veteran golfers expected tc
Join the association are Judge George
Gray, Colonel Benjamin Nields and Gen
eral James H. Wilson.
Evening journal., 1914-06-23
DIPLOMAS tonight
FOR GRADUATES OF
THE HOWARD HIGH

All arrangements have been com
pleted for the annual commencement
exercises Of the Howard High School in
The Playhouse TINS evening. Following
the exercises a reception viii be given
the graduates AZ The home of Miss
Edwina B Kruse the principal Of the
school, at her home, No 206 East
Tenth street. Tonight's celebration will
be the last Of the school year
The presentation Of the prizes will
he made BY Samuel H. Baynard. presi.
dent Of the Board Of Education
The list of graduates are as follows
Thomas Spencer Anderson, Jr., Alva
Oneida Brooks, James Elwood Comegys
Sarah Beatrice Hall Amy Estells Lee
Clarence Jones, Natalie May Miller
Nora Elizabeth Ovens, Lena Jsnl
Richardson, Leila Ruth Young.
Evening journal., 1914-06-23
CABIN BOAT PACE

the second annual championship race
tor glass cabin boats by the Delaware
River Yacht Racing Association will be
held on saturday The course will be
from the West End Boat Club. Chester.
TO trenton. q distance of 13 miles.
the race for this type of closed boat
was hrst scheduled by the Delaware
RIVER Yacht Racing Association last
year being scheduled as an experiment
Inc race last year proved SO popular
ana satisfactory that the contest be.
tween boats Of the closed type has been
permanently added to the calendar OF
Nc association.
Evening journal., 1914-06-23
JOHNSON SEES
FINISH OF OUTLAWS
Bv The United Press

CHICAGO. June 23.-Battling base
ball kings today rid themselves Of
their views on the decision of Judge
Sanborn Of ST. Paul, who temporarily
restrained Outhelder Marsans. ex-
Red, from playing with The ST. Louis
Feds.
Ban Johnson. That's the finishing
blow for the outlaws"
President Gilmore. of the Federals
Lower court rulings will not stop
our raids on organized baseball Well
win in the higher courts"
Evening journal., 1914-06-23
GRANCERS Will HEAR
FOOD LAW Discussed
Delaware Members Believe
Some Provisions Are
Too Drastic
PLEASING SOCIAL
AFTER BUSINESS

Delaware Grange. No 4s. held it's
weekly meeting at Newport last even
tng. There was a large attendance.
r was ladies night" with the
grange. and the women members oc-
Gupied the chairs. Mrs william H.
Mccoy acting as worthy master.
After the routine business of the
s~@nRe had heen transacted the mat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Stomach Troubles
Due to Acidity
So Says Eminent Specialist.

So-called stomach troubles. such as
indigestion. wind, stomach ache and
inability To retain food, are in proba-
bly, nine cases out of ten simply evil
dence that fermentation is taking place
in the food contents of the stomach
causing the formation of gas and acids
Wind distends the stomach. and causes
that full. oppressive feeling sometimes
known as heartburn. while the acid ir-
ritates and infiames the delicate lin
ing OF the stomach. The trouble lies
entirely in the fermenting food. Such
fern entation is unnatural and acid
formation is not only unnatural. but
may involve most serious consequences
IL not corrected To stop or prevent
fermentation of the food contents of
the stomach and to neutralize the acid
and render IL bland and harmless.
OF bisurated magnesia,
probably the best and most effective
corrector of acid stomach known,
should be taken in a quarter OF glass
OF hot or cold water Immediately after
eating, or whenever wind or acidity is
felt This stops the fermentation and
the acidity in a few mo
ments. Fermentation. wind and acid
ity are dangerous and unnecessary.
Stop of prevent them by the use of a
proper anti-acid. such as bisurated
magnesia, which can be obtained from
any druggist. and thus enable the stom-
ach 10 do fits work properly without be-
ng hindered by poisonous gas and dan
serous acids.-M. +. P.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

berth" Then / remembered that be
was over six feet four inches ana
that the berth was only six feet! That
day while we were away from the
ship all the carpenters were put 10
work. They took down the stateroom
partitions and enlarged the room to
eight feet by six and half feet A
mattress four feet wide was put in
the new berth
Nothing was said TO the president
about the change In his quarters. but
the next morning he came out OF the
room smiling and said. "a miracle
happened last night. 1 shrank six
inches In length and about n foot side
ways. / got somebody else's big pill
low and slept In a better bed than L
had on the River Queen" He enjoyed
It greatly. but think il I had given
him two fence rails to sleep on he
would not have found fault That
was Abraham Lincoln in all things
that related to his own comfort He
would never let you put yourself out
for him under any circumstances
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
LsNCOLN'S STATERofia.
The President Thought He Rad
Shrunk In Size Overnight.

The President Thought He hsd
Shrunk In Size Overnight.
In THE Everyday Life Of Abra-
ham Lincoln" Mr.. f. +. Browne i'm
cludes an amusing anecdote told by
Admiral Porter about the presidents
short visit to the front in the latter
part OF March, 1865. Mr.. Lincoln had
changed his quarters from the River
Queen TO the Malvern Admiral Por-
ters flagship. which was then lying in
the James river. near City Point Ad-
miral Porter says:
The Malvern was a small vessel with
very poor cabin accommodations and
was not at all fitted to receive high
personages- She was a captured block
ade runner. offered the president my
bed, but he positively declined 1t and
chose to sleep In a small stateroom
outside the cabin that my secretary
occupied 1t was only 8 feet long by
AZ feet wide. n very tiny place to hold
the president of the United States, but
Mr.. Lincoln seemed pleased with it
When he came TO breakfast the next
morning 1 asked how he had slept
Il slept WELL" he answered. but you
can't put a long sword in a short,
scabbard- 1 was too long for that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
A NAVAL COMEDY.
Surrender OF the Spanish Gunboat CAL
lao at Manila.

Surrender OF the Spanish Gunboat CAL
lao at Manila.
On the afternoon of the 18th CMay
II, 1898 a small Spanish gunboat
came steaming up Manila bay. directly
toward the American feet The sur
prise of the people in the feet was
great; this little vessel seemed so con-
ident and friendly. Finally one OF
our ships fired a shot across her bow.
This did not seem to make any differ
ence to her. for she kept on just the
same Then we saw an ofhcer go
alongside from the flagship.
We found out that evening that this
vessel was the Spanish gunboat Cal
lao and that she had been cruising In
the southern part OF the Philippines
for a long time and had not heard
about the war, and, the time OF her
cruise being finished. she was now re-
turning to Manila. The officers and
men had been looking forward to this
for a long time, because in Manila
they were to ind their wives, children.
parents, friends, theaters, clubs, ho-
tells, newspapers and all the things
that make sailors look forward with
happiness TO getting home They saw
a great many ships in the harbor hy-
ing the American Tag. but this did
not give them any uneasiness, and
when the first gun was fired by the
American ship they did not notice that
the shot came across the bow OF their
own ship. and thought It was simply
the first gun of some salute
But when the second shot was fired
and they heard the whizzling Of the
shell they knew something was wrong.
And when the American officer came
on board and told them that every
ship in the feet was destroyed and
that they themselves were prisoners
OF war their feelings OF Joyful hope
went through a change that, let US
hope. few of US will ever know.-From
Admiral Bradley A Fiske's war
Time In Manila"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
C0LLEGIANS OFF
FOR final GAMES
Augustana Win Meet Milliken
Tonight in State Basketball
Tournament.

The Augustala varsity basketball
team left last night for Bloomington
TO take part IN the final conferences
meet. Four colleges from each OF the
two divisions of the conference Will
compete this evening and tomorrow,
for the conference title
The first game OF the series is
scheduled for this evening when Au-
gustana meets the strong team o.
MiIliken university. This team drew
first place in the southern division and
is considered perhaps the most formid-
able team OF the conference This IS
again a disadvantage for the locals to
have to meet such a strong team at
the outset
The first games TO be played in the
tournament are this afternoon when
Hedding and McKendree clash and
the second is between Bradley and
WESLEYAN. The winner OF these two
clash and then the winner OF this last
game will meet the best team OF the
four mentioned above.
Coach Conrad took a new man with
him this time whom he hopes to use
to good advantage in the game. This
is Clarence Samue.son, who is con-
sidered one of the best prospects in
the college. Samuelson may make a
good showing in Bloomington. The
other men in the squad are Stem, An
derson. Berg. Hultgren. Swedberg,
Swanbeck and Edgar Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
AN UMBRELLA TAIL.
IL Serves Many Purposes For the
South American Antester.

South American Antester.
One OF the old natural history stories
that have been only half believed is that
the South American anteater uses its
great bushy tail as an umbrella when
ever II takes its walks abroad in n
shower. The story is partly true And
the tail has other excellent uses, as one
might suppose of so extraordinary an
appendage. for perhaps no other ami
NAL OF the woods has so much tail In
proportion to body.
The tail is Ike a huge plume, but
differs from the feather and from such
fat. feather-like tails as form the rud-
ders and balancing poles OF the SPUR
rels In having its hairs arranged in
two enormous fringes along the upper
and under surfaces OF the tail-not
along the sides OF IT.
The benefit OF this arrangement IS
that when the anteater lies down at
rest, with his tail bent sidewise, as is
his wont, the long hairs OF the tail
completely cover the body like a cloak
or umbrella and shed the rain like a
sloping thatch. The hairy covering is
also useful in keeping away trouble
some or dangerous insects. and its duh
gray tint harmonizes so well with the
lights and shadows Of the forest that II
actually helps to hide the animal from
its enemies while IL sleeps.-Youth's
Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
CLEVER WITH HIS FISTS.
John Paul Jones In a Fight Was a,
Quick % Chain Lightning.

Jonn Paul Jones IN a ft8nt was q,
Quick % Chain Lightning.
The exploits OF John Paul Jones. the
famous commodore. have for many
years formed interesting reading for
young and Old students of history. and
a volume issued by NJ. MacDermoi
Crawford. under the title Tine Sailor
Whom England Feared" adds mucl
that is worthy of note. The hero of the
book is thus described in its pages:
Though of low stature and slender
build, his neck. arms and shoulder
were those of a heavy set man. His
neck was out of proportion to the resi-
of him. The strength of his arms an
shoulders could scarcely be believed
and he had equal use OF both hand
even to writing with the left as well a
the right hand.
He was past master In the art o
boxing. and though there We're man.
hard nuts to crack I'm the various crew,
he commanded. no one ever doubtC
that the commodore was the best ma
aboard. To all this be added a quicl
ness OF motion that cannot be describ
ed except by saying that be was quick
er than chain lightning. When reused
he would strike more blows and dc
more damage in a second than any 9th
er man could do in a minute
Even when calm and unruffled hi.
gait and all his bodily motions were
exactly like those OF the panther
noiseless. sleek and the perfection of
grace. yet always giving one the idea
that it would be well to keep out OF
reach of his paws and teeth"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
LINCOLN TOLD A STORY.
IL Was So Good It inflicted and Then
RENTED a Fine.


Abraham Lincoln, during his early
career as a lawyer, Travelled circuit
in Illinois. Judge David Davis and
Lincoln were close friends, says the
author OF "Lincoln's Own Stories" and
the judge always showed a keen ap-
probation OF Lincoln's stories
81 was never fined but once for con-
tempt OF court" said a man who was
a clerk of court in Lincoln's day.
Davis fined me So. Mr.. Lincoln had
just come in. and, leaning over my
desk, had told NE story SO irresist-
bly, funny that l broke out in a loud
laugh. The judge called me to order,
saying:
This must be stopped. Mr.. Lin
coin. you are constantly disturbing this
court with your stories
Then he said to me:
You may fine yourself So
81 apologized to the court. but told
the judge that the story was worth
the money. Shortly afterward the
judge called me to him.
what was that story that Lincoln
told you? be asked.
81 told him, and he laughed aloud
in spite of himself.
Remit your finep he ordered"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

with the grease paint still upon my
face. One night we had little alterca-
ton with the driver of a vehicle, who
quite forcibly declared that he had not
seen us coming toward him, which was
quite true. because he had been fast
asleep. At last looked out OF the win
dow at him, when. jumping back in
surprise, he demanded, ZOOS the old
fright you've got aboardT My mas
ter Is Mr.. George Robey.' responded
my driver. with dignity. Well. you tell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

rm.' said the man, scrambling up into
his cart, that if ed sit on the engin'
with that face and nose and them eye
brows, e wouldn't want no 'eadlights
In q fogp"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
His Money Was Safe.

Schopenhauer. the German pessi.
mist, was asked one day to dinner by
a gentleman who had also invited a
number of Prussian officers. Said one
of the officers to Schopenhauer, why
do you put a frederic under your
plate?"
II have made a VOW" replied the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

inscribed IN Hebrew on a grain OF
wheat and contained NO fewer than
300 letters. So fine was the lettering
that a microscope was necessary to
read the inscription with any ease
Liverpool Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
microscopic Ena.avino.

Perhaps the greatest feat OF micro
scopic engraving was accomplished by
a Jewish farmer in Alberta, who pre-
pared an address OF welcome to the
Duke OF Connaught. The address WAS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
A Marvellous Makeup.

George Robey tells this story in an
interview In London Motor: II do not
remove my makeup in driving from
one London hall 10 another. but travel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

philosopher, ito give this piece :
money to a beggar the very nrsr nla
I dine with the military without nssr
ing talk about women and noses
is fifty years since made TINS w. !,
but I have not yet been called up0' "
bestow my frederic in aims"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13
Strong on Good Form.

Bank Teller-This check is all right,
but you must be introduced Can't you
bring in your husband? Woman-Who
Jack? Why. IL Jack thought you
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

Time Wseted.
Madeline-He's a nice young man
take a girl fishing. must say. As
why, what did lie do2 Madehne
fished,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

wanted an introduction to me he'd
knock your block off!-CleveIand Plain
Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-13

This is our first great Club Sale. The fair
est. surest, safest and most profitable saw
ing agreement every devised for procuring
the worlds best sewing machine. On this
plan EVERYONE who desires to buy a sewing
machine will be able to own one and scarce
" know how it was paid for. These special
terms and inducements will be withdrawn
as soon as the club membership reaches 90.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-13

There superstition among structural steel workers that when the
building
raised there that will be killed the job before the
building
of the framework his building with Old Glory
of liable Walkou
Building
t
in
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-11-12

me situation AMUSED him. II only
clAAm my own" he answered, rubbing
his hands again. Il am q business
men, mademoiselle. Business knows
none OF the abstract qualities you have
enumerated"
Then the grotesque came treading
upon tragedy's heels. Our ancient
servitor flung open the door.
Les Cooks, madamel" he announced
impassively.
The what?" cried Charles, startled.
The ancient man explained. A char
a-banc, containing some Cooks tour
ists-foreigners, he expounded, apollo
getically-had come from Paris and
begged permission to see the famous
castle of which they had heard so
much.
SHOW them in,"' said Charles moth
or. Have tea made. Pray remain,
Monsieur Magniff. This is your prop
erty now"
"It will be at six o'clock this eve
ming" said the banker, implacably.
Lies Cooks!" announced the serv-
ing man from the doorway, and upon
the word a party of three entered-a
man and two women. My eyes opened
with amazement Was dreaming? Or
were these really Mary Jenner, my
one-time roommate and lit.
tie Mr.. Spratt and Estelle
Christie, whom had left in London?
"Anne!" screamed Estelle, flinging
her arms around my neck. 20, my
dearest Anne, who would have thought
of seeing you here? We read all about
you in the newspapers, and when
Mary Jenner came to London to ask
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-11-12

| toward It. A functionary barred my
way.
"You cannot pass" he said sternly.
His exceliency the president Of the
Swiss republic"
But / must see him." I cried Wild
ly. Il must see the president instant
| ly. l."
Then l became aware that a stout
good-natured, fatherlylooking old gen.
tleman. who had been pacing the plat
form. stretching his legs. had halted
nearby and was watching me intently.
Though 1t was early morning he wore
full dress suit, across which a broad
sash of many colofs was draped. In.
stinct leaped to my aid. cried to
| him:
Monsieur lie PRESIDENT"
He hesitated and then came swiftly
toward me.
AT your service. madame" he an
swered.
Take me to Paris in your train,"
pleaded. 1T is a matter of life OF
death. They will not let me hire a
train. / must go, l must be there by
evening" ,
He bowed and offered his arm.
You shall be my guest, madame,
he answered, and escorted me to his
carriage, as though l we're princess
leaving line of gaping functionaries
behind him.
That age-long journey is only the
faintest memory to me now, for, once
the train started, my pent-up feelings
found vent in a hysterical outburst
which sorely repaid the good president
for his courtesy. / remember how he
and his suite crowded me as l lay in
the sleeping car which he had perforce
relinquished to me; how someone dis
| covered that | was starving and fec
me with milk and whisky; how, over
come by the potency of the liquor,
babbled something of my story-at
least enough to reveal my identity
Then the romance of 1t gripped then
and they constituted themselves my
servitors. Towns rushed past US anC
were swallowed up in the plains, nigh
followed day, and at last, after an eter
uity of torment, we rolled into the ter
minal at eight o'clock on the morning
Of Friday.
Next ! remember a wild ride in I
cab, with the secretary of the Swiss
legation seated beside me, trying tt
calm me as brandished bundle o
papers; halt at the fortress gates; {
sudden message that sent orderlie'
scurrying In all directions; finally Their
comes to mind the picture Of court
room, of the grave judges, Of Charles
erect in his uniform, regarding me a
first stonily, then with cry of amazed
Joy. recall, most family of all, thrust
ing down my documents before thu
presiding officer. Then blackness en-
bcompassed me and, as my sense!
failed, felt Charles arms encircle me
and fell into that haven as a ship
wrecked sailor casts himself on the
sustaining breast Of the land.