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Evening journal., 1914-04-30
PROFIT IN Pics 50
COUNTY Will RAISE MORE

The Farm Committee OF the Trus-
tees of the Poor was instructed at
the meeting of the trustees yesterday
70 purchase moro pigs. Since Su-
perintendent. Foster became head OF
the hospital thousands of dollars have
been made by feeding the hospital
ofial to pigs.
The new president Of the trustees,
John p. Armstrong, Is expected TO
MI the position with the high credit
OF his predecessors. Pusey PennOck,
who succeeds Or. John Ball as a
member of the trustees from Mill
Greek hundred. was at the meeting
yesterday. The following officers OF
the hospital were elected: Superin-
tcndent James W. Foster; coroner's
physician, DR.. W. II. Briggs; county
physician, DR.. p. A. NJ. ROvitu; secre-
tary and financial secretary, y. l..
CLARK, Of Delaware City; attorney r.
Satterthwaite, Jr.; matron, Mrs. Mar
Caret Bacon; FIRST assistant, Miss
Wadsley; second assistant, Miss
lseba Moore; head nurse, female de-
partment Mrs. Elizabeth Moore,
head nurse. male department, VIII
liam Fossett: chief engineer, James
Gillen; foreman of farm. Alfred G..
Rrown: coaohman. willard NJ. Dur
ham. watchman, Walter r. Young.
President Armstrong will name
the standing committees at the next
meeting.
Tile house committee for May com
prlses John Evans, r. l.. Clark and
Fnoch G.. Alice.
Dr. Joseph Carrow. Of Odessa, at
tended the meeting IN reference % a
bill he had for services rendered "a
a family near that place. which bill
had been returned 70 him by the
board. Action was deferred to thi
next meeting.
Evening journal., 1914-04-30
DOyER CLUn WOMEN TLECT.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del. April 30-At the an
nual election OF officers 0f the Dover
Century Club yesterday. the follow
ing were chosen: First Nice-prcsi-
dent, Mrs. G. {. Fulton. correspond
ing secretary. Mrs " lincoln CLAW
tom treasurer. Miss Mary Jones
hostess. Mrs. r. K Jones. assistant
hostess. Mrs. Lavinla Eager; program
chairman, executive board property
chairman, Mrs. Lynford Outten /.
directors. Mrs. II. A. Richardson. Mra.
A. +. Watson. Miss Dora Wilds.
These delegates to the Women's
Federation OF Club. TO meet In Milford
IN May. we're chosen. Mrs. NJ N. VOL.
colt. Mrs. John p. Salisbury. Mrs. ~
=. Clayton; altornates, Mrs. r. a.
NanDyke, Mrs. William Pennewiil
Mrs. r.. =. Lewis.
The newly elected officers will be
installed on next Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1914-04-30
Government sues
Delaware CITY man

Harry Seflin. q shoe and clothing
dealer OF Delaware City. was arraign-
ed before United States Commission
or Mahaffy In United States District
Court yesterday on the charge of hav-
ing received property OF the United
States Government. Seflin pleaded
not guilty. and was held under 5000
bail for further hearing on next
Friday morning.
Scflin's store at Delaware City was
visited by Government officials sew
eral days ago aud considerable guam
tiles OF shoes and other materials left
with him by soldiers was confiscatcd
10 IS alleged that in April OF the
present year. Sefiin bought articles OF
clothing from n. ID. Robinson and
Leopold Piedman. two privaies of the
coast artillery stationed at Fort Du-
T Pont, knowing at the time that thcs,
articles OF clothing were part of IN,
uniform of an enlisted man of the
/ United States army. n was alleged
that the purchase was made with On,
knowledge that the articles OF cloth.
ing constituted part of the regular
clothing allowance The purchase o
property OF the United States govern
ment I'm the manner as set forth N
the indictment is IN violation Of Sec
tion 30. OF the Criminal Code of th,
United States. and Il Is under the pro
visions OF this section that the arres
Uf sellin was made.
At the hearing Seflin explained tina
ne had had an attorney engaged. bu
that ne had been notified by his al
t0rney that ne could not take IA,
case. and was under the necessity o
securing another attorney. IN orio
TO permit him to secure the service
Of an attorney. Seflln was pcrmittc,
10 enter plea OF mot guilty. ant
was released under $500 bail. for hi
appearance at tho hearins on Friday
nay \ at eleven o'clock.
Evening journal., 1914-04-30
nRrNNAN nur ON nA1L

Ronald +. Brennan, who was arrested
on charge OF using the mails 90 de-
fraud IN January and who had been de-
tamed at the workhouse since Janu
airy G. was released on $1,000 bail this
morning. The National Security Conf
panv furnished the bond. Brennan vii
be arraigned I'M the United States
Court next month.
Evening journal., 1914-04-30
rn IEcTrRE on INSrRANcr.

City Treasurer James +. Price, who
is president OF the Delaware Assocla-
ton N Life Underwriters. Is making
efforts 10 have lectures on insur-
unco subjects delivered az the High
School and az Delaware College. As
soon as Mr.. Price has completed ar
rangencnts for such lectures the ma
tioual association viii send a ieC-
turcr.
Evening journal., 1914-04-30
Card PARTY rOR SUNSHINE,

A $500 card party for the benz
fit Of the Coreopsis Branch OF the
S. s. will be held at the home Of tl
president. Miss Lucy Primrose.
Ashley, tomorrow evening.
Those attending viii take the ca
leaving Sixth and Market at "a
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1914-04-30


and ready. Can I lac asked IN breath
Yes think so' his mother he
wanted him. ~ ~
The next day after he arrived bright
take item 10 ue woods wher they syrup
ms was uuo he
In the big pals W ~ "' ~
then grandfather showed him how they boiled the
IKE the sweet brown he
Dig luscious looking
lie gave Roger he the
little
all his TO
or course he had to keep tasting
nome ne didn't feel heads ached
When grandma that
he better right u to bed ~ w 7 ~
The next day he ielt all right went
didn't
sorry when he had he could com
help
best they had ever cate wv F- '1e" ~
Evening journal., 1914-04-30
SLEEPYTHE5 5gTIAE,ESg
Making Maple Sugar
BY YIRGINIA VALE.

Once upon a time Rogers moth
er said: Here comes the postman.
VIII you go and get the mail2'
AS Roger opened the door the
postman said: Hello. It's a letter
for you this time"
Roger could hardly wait until he
got hold Of the letter and saw Il
was really for him. He opened Il
and cried out 10 his mother "Its
from grandfather in Vermont
mother, and he wants me to come
Evening journal., 1914-04-30
TAKE MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Magistrate Robertson Yesterday is.
tucd q marriage license 20 Hugh r.
Shields and Ni's Annie Mccarthy both
= iAis city
Evening journal., 1914-04-30
MUSHROOM coRNs, QUICK CURE
AND ALL KINDS SORE FEET

The following IL absolutely the surest
and quickest cure known 20 sciciicc for
all foot ailments, the painful mushroom
corn included. dissolve two table
spoonfuis of Calocide compound IN "A
basin of warm water Soak The feet In
this for full fifteen minutes. gently
Evening journal., 1914-04-30

YOU could sing for JOY. Corns and cal
iouscs can be peeled right OH. II gives
immediate relief for sore bunions.
sweatv. smelly and aching feet a
twenty-five cent box Of Calocide Is said
to be sufficient 70 cure the worst feet.
Il works through the pores and removes
the causes Of the trouble. Don't waste
time on uncertain remedies Any drug.
gist has CalOcide compound in stock or
he can get Il in few hours from his
wholesale house. IL is not a patent
medicine, Calocide prepared only by
Medical Formula Co., Of Dayton, Ohio.
Evening journal., 1914-04-30

rubbing the sore
parts The effect
a really wonder
flil An soreness
goes instantly. The
feet feel 40 good
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
PUGlLISM

Freddie Welsh. English lightweight
champion, outpointed Frank Whitney
of Cedar Rapids at Atlanta in ten
round bout.
Boxing will be part Of the athletic
training at the University OF Callfor'
MIA. Indiana university also has DOL
ing instruction.
Kid Williams of Baltimore knocked
out Chick Hayes OF Indianapolis at
Baltimore in the seventh round. The
boys are bantam weights.
Bob Fitx is still anxious to re-enter
the ring. Perhaps the New York box
ing commission might relent enough
to let him box exhibitions.
Johnny. Kilbane hopes to decisiveiy
defeat ex-Champion Abe Attell. whom
he win meet in 20-round contest
at San Francisco. on February ~.
A tight has been arranged between
Bandsman Blake, English middle
weight boxing champion, and George
Carpenter French champion, for 81
500 side and purse of $4,000. The
bout will be at London.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
AQUATIC

Richard Armstrong has been ap-
pointed head coach of the Yale crew:
II is believed that Armstrong will
abandon the English stroke and rein.
troduce the Cook stroke" or varia-
ton of 1t.
Coach DAILY of the Army is anxious
for Muck Brown Of Vandy to secure an
appointment at West Point. The two
government institutions are allowed
to play men regardless of how much
time they have had at other colleges.
.
While stating that Yale will proba-
bly, be more successful with the Bob
Cook stroke, Courtney, Cornell's fam
GUS coach, Indignantly denies that the
stroke used at Ithaca was copied from
Cook and states emphatically that he
worked it out himself.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
sleepino places Of Perch.

The North. American perch remains
at night midway between the bot
tom and the surface Of the water, per-
pendicular to the plants among which
1t lives. The dark bands on its body
makes it very difficult for its enemies
to distinguish the fish from the stems
Of the plants. The diamond perch. how
ever, passes the night lying on the
bottom, In the shadow of plant or =
stone. On account OF it's light marking
It does not stir from the bottom all
night. With the exception Of gentle
breathing neither Of these species
makes any notable movement. II there
is any disturbance, such as the slight
shaking of the tank, both kinds Of
perch show that they are awake and
ready for flight by moving the for
ward fms. II the shaking Is severe
these fish dart around rapidly. Three
small species Of carp found in Vene-
zuela like to lie upon the broad leaves
of the water plants but do not sleep
very soundly. 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
Calhoun. Contemplated Duel.

One hundred years ago John c. Cal.
houn, the eminent South Carolina
statesman, and one OF his colleagues.
Representative Grosvenor, met on the
duelink field in Washington, but hap
pily the affair ended without blood
shed. The quarrel between them orig.
mated in the debate on the embargo
act. In a speech delivered in the
house Mr.. Grosvenor remarked with
severity on the inconsistency OF mem.
bers who had voted against the act
in the last session and we're now found
among its advocates. Mr.. Calhoun.
conceiving the observations to be d..
rected particularly against him, retort.
ed with bitter words. A challenge fol.
lowed and a messenger was sent to
Baltimore for surgeons. The combat.
ants were accompanied to the field Of
honor by Speaker Clay and Senator
King Of New York. Through the
mediation OF these two an amicable
settlement of the quarrel was brought
about. Nowadays dispute between
our national lawmakers is usually end
ed by mutual apologies, which shows
that in some respects we have i'm
proved on the customs of our fore
fathers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
unioue wlohtnino Rods"

Before the invention of the light
ming rod various methods we're employ
ed to ward of danger from the light
ming fash, which was supposed i'm
the olden times to have no power to
harm those who were asleep. The
Romans believed in the power of the
skins of seals and snakes, either worn,
upon their person or made into tents,
beneath which they could take refuge,
until the storm was over. In remote
parts of England today the cast.onl
skin of an adder Is often suspended
from the rafters Of 4 cottage. In,
France the peasantry still wind "A
snake skin about their hats when they
see a thunder storm brewing. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
FOUND GOOD IN Hi
Humanity, Taken as a Whole,
Not SO Bad.
Two Women, With Ample oppor-
tunity to Observe, Give Testi.
mcny That Comes az Re-
buke to the Chronic
PeSsimist. n,.

She was very trim aud neat In her
black dress and little white bib and
apron, and every day, year In and
year out. she patiently handed fussy
woman toilet accessories, helped them
adjust wells and answered numerous
questions.
The woman who understood
watched her as she went serenely
about her work and wondered II she
never grew defiant at the sight OF SO
much luxury.
Aren't these women rather trying!
she finally asked contidentially.
"Oh. no. They're most always very
polite and nice. Once in while we
come across one who Is snippy and
won't let us help her, but it does not
make much difference, anyway; 1t
isn't worth while to get mad cause
the ladies' are always nice and the
others don't count, and you get such
lot of fun out of watching them all.
The actresses that come in here say
such funny things sometimes, much
funnier than they do in the plays
The woman who understood passed
on to rest moment in a little walt
ing room Of the big hotel, and as she
sat there musing over the girl who
was too fine to be envious she no
ticed another trim little maid sitting
quietly ir dark corner.
She was very pretty and the woman
who understood wondered II she was
as sweet and unsophisticated as she
looked.
You must see some interesting
tete-a-tetes here" she said casually
"Oh. yes" smiled the girl, but you
get so used to them you don't pay
much attention. The girls come here
and wait ages for the men some
times. don't think I'd want to do It.
! do you? 1t doesn't seem worth while.
! guess they can't have any homes,
poor things. or else they are ashamed
to take their friends to them"
| Don't these men ever annoy you?'
asked the woman. curious, as she rose
to 60. "No. indeed. they are always
very polite and considerable" opening
her big blue eyes very wide. and
they never are the least bit fresh; it's
mostly girls fault when mans
fresh. She stare or something. Why,
even In the mems writing room
they're always awfully nice and
kind"
You surely have interesting expert
ences: it must be nice to be here.
said the woman who understood as
she turned to 20. Yes. but I'D rather
have my own little home and stay
there and I'm going to soon." smiled
the girl shyly az she turned q shiny
new wedding ring.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

Harold Ianvrin, the former Boston
high school athlete. who Is a member
of the Red Sox. may be turned over to
the st. Paul club in final payment for
Walter Rehg.
Art Shafer of the Giants has an
nounced his retirement from the game.
When baseball dope is scarce Art can
always be depended upon to put over
the Patti stun. -
Should Theodore Brzozowski make
good with the Athletics next season
imagine what a time the jumps will
have in pronouncing his name and the
fans in catching!it.
President Dreyfuss of the Pirates
made Honus Wagner the only excep-
ton many trade for big Ed Konetchy,
when he and Manager Clarke dis
cussed the proposed deal.
Earl Mack, son of Connie Mack Of
the Athletics, will coach the baseball
squad at the University of North Caro-
lima before he begins his duties as
manager of the Raleigh team.
Clark Griffith has decided to aban.
don efforts to make Cashion great with
a changed delivery. The big Caro-
linian will be allowed to pitch his
natural underhand ball. , U.s..
sZt = -.... e.
Toxic and Yokohoma newspapers
IRE strong for the American ball play
ers touring the world. The two teams
gained much prestige and made much
money on their visit to Japan.
as - t5l%.,' VI II
Al dispenser Of surprises, sensar
tions and bombs the Federal league 10
great little institution.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
Senator zach" Chandler.

One hundred years ago Zachariah
Chandler, a conspicuous figure In pub
lie life a generation ago. was born
IN Bedford, N. H. At the age OF
twenty he moved to Detroit, where
he amassed fortune in the dry soods
business. He helped to organize the
Republican party in 1854 and three
wears later was elected to the United
states senate to succeed Gen. Lewis
Cass. In the senate he became con-
suicuously identified with the anti
slavery cause, and with Simon Cam
erou and BENJAMIN F. Wade. drew
no a secret agreement for each OF
these three personally to resent any
attack by a southern senator on
northern member for words spoken In
debate. Mr.. Chandler remained in the
senate IS years. From 1875 to 1877
ha was in President Grants cabinet as
secretary OF the interior. In Chicago
whittier he had gone to deliver a po'
]itical speech. he was found dead IN
his hotel November l. 1879.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
HORSE RACING

Battle was sold by the Allen farm
for $3.50. developed and raced then re-
sold for $4,000.
Trotters and PAGERS raced for up
wards Of s.. O00. 900 in this country and
Canada last year.
Ernest Axtell, 2:osA. is the six
teenth 2:l0 stallion sold to the foreign
ers in the last year.
Flower Direct, 2:01, is only three
years younger than her sire. Direct
Star, 2:O9A, both taking records last
year. ...
..... ....~~
The Denver trotter, Pass All. 2:l5A,
Is being strongly touted for the stakes
this year. He is eligible to the M.
& N.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
e"o'.O..os'o.'0..
TENNIS


In the opinion of most of the Ameri-
can tennis stars. the adoption of the
new service rule proposed by the Brit
ons would result in running the game.
There is much speculation in tennis
circles regarding the probable forma-
ton of the Australasian tennis team
which will challenge for the Davis cup
next spring.
The lawn tennis doubles champion
ship Of the Orient was won by William
NJ. Johnston and Ella Fottrell. both
OF California. who beat the Japanese
players. kunagae and Nomure. IN
three straight sets. The score was
60. Ga, CO.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
GOLF

1t is very nearly a certainty that
both amateur and open golf cham
pionships will be assigned to the west
at the annual meeting of the U. 3.
G. A.
English sporting publications are
calling Ouimet the open American soff
champion. professional and are
suggesting that doubt about his anna
teur standing will make 1t unlikely
that he can compete in the British
amateur championship next summer
Three of the best British profession
al golfers will compete in the United
states open championship at the MID
lothian Country club Of Chicago next
summer. George Duncan. James Braid
and ]. G. Taylor are named as possible
invaders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
MISCELLANEOUS

Cornell is the odds-on favorite in the
intercollegiate basket ball league.
The American polo contestants Will
again hold series OF practice ellmina-
tons at Lakewood, in New jersey
next spring.
Well. there's one championship Old
Harvard does not get from Yale. and
that is the big four" intercollegiate
chess championship.
North western university claims to
nossess the tallest athlete engaged In
varsity sport competition In the per-
son OF Alvan Van Dyke. He is seven
teet three and one.haif inches In
height.
II ia said that a man has been dis
covered who has beaten both the chess
champion, Capablanca, and the billiard
champion, Willie Hoppe. But It seems
that he played chess with Hoppe and
billiards with Capablanca.
*"' -
Syracuse university has most COM
mendable persistence. 1t will make
another bid for the intercollegiate
track and field championships, regard
lees Of the numerous failures to So
cure these games in the past.
Yale captured the intercollegiate
chess championship. Harvard didn't
have Brickley on hand to execute the
checkmate in needed moment from
the eight.move liLe.
The penthalon is the lure that may
cause Platt Adams. the wonderful all
round jumper of the last Olympiad TO
retire from his determination to aban'
don the sport. He is anxious to WIN
honors in the all-round event
The Detroit Beat club has LIE
memberA. 5f !. 49, 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
, WRESTLING

Once more Frank Gotch has an
nounced his retirement from the mat.
II will pay no attention to the am
bilious promoters declares the
champ.
Fristensky is one OF the most liz
able mat characters ever coming TO
America. He is a gentleman posses
sing good manners and Is said to
speak several languages fluently.
Peter Kototovich. a hero OF the
Oiympian games at Stockholm.
Sweden, who turned professional, Is
out with a challenge to Ernst kartye
and other aspirants for the middle
weight championship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
Exhilaratino Sport.

First Tourist (abroad)--Ha, ha. ha!
This ia worth all the time. money and
bother I've spent over here!
Second Ditto-How's that?
First Tourist deliberately kissed
the little servant maid with the worst
gossip in town looking on. There she
ia over there telling my wife about
f. and the old lady can't understand
a word of the language.-Judge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
punctuaIity.

The habit Of being always little
late ia. so general in this country, that
It might seem unfavorable, were It not
that punctuality is secured from the
very. persons at fault when the occa-
sious are as guarded as in the wedding
to which the foolish virgins failed to
get adnnittance because "the doors
we're shut" But that IL an arbitrary
fashion that will never be generally
introduced, though It might DO some
women good. 1t is better to train up
thillren 70 order. punctuality, honesty
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
cues,ed Nine Times in 20 Years.

Guessed Nine Times in 20 Years.
The height, girth and weight Of the
Chedder cheese which 10 brought into
the rooms at Simpsons. Cheapside.,
London, England. each day at lunch
time were correctly guessed recently
by one of the diners. .... {
The feat has only been accomplish
ed nine times in 20 years. The cheesa
is brought in on foot-high revolving
pedestal and placed in front Of the
chairman. Each guest is supplied
a slip of paper on which to record his
quesses, and whenever anyone suc-
ceeds, the proprietor asks all the
guests to drink the health of the win
ner in champagne. The custom is
believed to be nearly 200 years old.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
Have to Do II.

Mrs. Pankhurst. sailing from New
York, talked to a reporter about the
comparative deceitfulness Of men and
women, Women" said the reporter.
"are the more deceitful." NO" said
Mrs Pankhurst, men are worse.
Look at the way they deceive their
Wives do you claim" the reporter
asked. that men should never deceive
their wives?" Mrs. Pankhurst smiled
and tossed her head. "Oh, no." she
said. How could the average man
ever get wife II he didn't deceive
her :" EN- "A s8s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
Mioht at Least Do That.

What 90 want, chicky?" asked =
two-year-old girl in the country for
the first time interpreting the chick
ems cackling as an appeal for some
thing. 100 want a drink" The
'cackling continued. 100 want my
'grampa?" More cackling. "Aw." said
the Disguised little girl. please shut
iup!"' ,i4 &.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
One Use for Them.

r did you know" remarked Spring
field lady to her Boston friend, "that
we have several thousand Poles In the.
Connecticut valley?" How nice to
grow beans on" replied the lady from
Oston.-Exchange.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06

in keeping engagements, as part Of
keeping Of ones word. and 80 teach
them not only self-reliance, but make
them men and women on whom reli.
ance may be placed. ,.. ,.e. +.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-06
Oisnl1v.

She-And your father gave $500
for that picture. Just to show how
much you care for art. l suppose?"
The Son and Heir-No. Just to
show how much we care for the E5O0.