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Evening journal., 1915-07-08
MAKE MERRY
AT The COUNTY FAIR
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA, Del. July S.-1he
Fourth was celebrated in Smyrna by
the largest attendance ever known at
the County Fair.
The Boy Scouts stood upon the
platform and were presented by the
president of the Twentieth Century
Club, Mrs. Charles II. lie Fevre. with
silk American flag from the club.
Rev. j. NJ. L. Eckard, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church of Smyrna, pre-
sented each of the boys with a copy
of "The New Testament" Mr.. Eckard
made the other presentations, as fol-
lows: First prize of blue ribbon to
Richard E. Long. for the handsomest
automobile; second prize, red ribbon,
to the Citizens Hose Company. third
prize, yellow ribbon, to j. Edward
De Ford. for a car effectively decor
ated with asparagus and roses;
fourth prize, white ribbon, to the
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union of Smyrna.
The baby parade in the afternoon
was much enjoyed, fifty of Smyrna's
fairest little ones having adorned the
! Personal DR. James b. Clawson,
of Philadelphia, and his daughter,
/ Mrs. w. II. Keen. we're guests over
the Fourth Of Mr. and Mrs. l.. Irving
iandy.-Last week. Mr. and Mrs.
George Carter of Wilmington. and
their son. Bayard. moved to Beech
wood their summer home.-The Rev.
Derrickson Cummins, curate in Trim
| ity Parish, New York. and his broth
err Raymond Cummins, of Philadel-
phia, were recent guests of their par
ents here.-Mrs. Henry Higgins and
sons are visiting Mrs. Higgins sister
Mrs. Murray Stewart Miss Vic
torine Roe. Of Flushing. Long Island
is visiting Miss Lillian Ennis.-Frank
Thomas, Of Philadelphia. was the
guest over the Fourth of his aunt
Mrs. George Brown.-Mr. and Mrs
John Gearhart. Of Montreal, Canada
are visiting Mr. Gearhart's mother
Mrs. Alexander Faries.-Mrs. George
NJ. Stevenson and daughter, Miss
Emma, have returned home from
Philadelphia.-Miss Elizabeth Wilson
of Baltimore, is visiting her aunt
Mrs. J. Edward Hoffecker.-Mr and
Mrs. Gordon Edwards. of New York
and son, are visiting Mrs. Edwards
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Frank GOotee.-
Miss Mary Fisher. of Dover, spent the
Fourth with her aunt-Miss Nellie
collins, of Camden. ~ j., is the guest
lof Mrs. Hoffecker.- Donald Downs, of
Philadelphia. was a Smyrna visitor
on the Fourth. Paul Hesser. of Ger
mantown, Pa, Is visiting his aunt
Mrs Ella Griffith.-Mr AMI Mrs
Charles Williams. of Wilmington
lare visiting Smyrna relatives. Mis-!
Edith Start of Wilmington. spent th'
Fourth with her father here.
Evening journal., 1915-07-08
Catches 42-POUND
DRUMFISH IN The BAY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DELAWARE CITY. Del, July s.
While fishing in the bay near here
last Saturday. Sydney Scott. son of
H. P. Scott, landed a 42-pound drum
fish,
Miss Rebecca Cook of Philadelphia
has been the guest of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Cook
Walter Scott has left for Youngs-
town, Ohio, to accept position with
the Carnegie Steel Company.
Mrs George Brown of New York
City is the guest of Mrs. NJ. Van H.
Densmore of Marblehead. Mass
William II. o. Ennis is improving
rapidly.-Samuel Carrow of Balt-
more, and a former resident here. has
been the guest of friends here.
Evening journal., 1915-07-08
SOCIAL AT MInnLEToMN.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN. Del. July S.-A few
of the friends Of Miss Grace Carpenter
gave her a surprise on her birthday.
on Monday evening. Those present
besides the family were: Mrs. Arm
strong, Miss Prudence Lewis. Miss
Jean Metten, Miss Mildred Redgrave.
Miss Margaret Pleasanton. Miss Fran
ces Cochran. Miss Marion Armstrong.
Miss Frances Armstrong, Miss Ramona
Newman. Miss Jessie Kohl. Frank Nc
Whorter Hugh Brown, Harry Segelken.
Albert Donovan.
Evening journal., 1915-07-08
The Ban of BrunetteS

supuous hair
LOT is the brunette who OF
Two oi superhuous hair
ed ha like those in the eyebrows
upper lip chn and sometimes the he ear.
There are various methods
uNe leaving them
are peculiarly sensitive
nnt where exists
upper lip of brunette to
unhappy the depatories
which should
with the skim superfuous hairs
peroxide combined
o tn
For the solution
this perseny
applied
And there
o a S
Evening journal., 1915-07-08

itors-Alrs. Howard Sylvester was re-
cent guest of Miss George Hamilton
Miss Gertrude Cranston, of New York,
is spending her vacation with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Cranston-
Mrs. Charles Snyder and daughter.
Marie. of Jersey City, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Boulden.
Evening journal., 1915-07-08

~" AANNAL NNNM ININNNNI 7
tknown 60 best foot doc
tors) that acts through the
pores. removes the cause.
ana gives instant relief.
Dissolve two spoonfuls Of
Calocide compound in a
basin Of warm water. Soak
the feet in this. gently rub.
hlng the sore parts. The
effects are marvellous. Am
PAIN goes instantly and the
feet feel delightful. Corns
and callouses can be peeled
right on; bunions. aching
feet. swesty feet. get i'm
mediate relief. Don't waste
time on questionable rene
dies; get the genuine Gallo
eide from any drug store.
Evening journal., 1915-07-08

but don't be persuaded 10 take something
else instead. There is nothing even similar
TO Calocide A twenty-fvo-cent package is
said 20 be enough 10 cure the worst feet
Medical Formula laboratories. Dayton. o.
Evening journal., 1915-07-08
What Causes Sore Feet?
Aching, Burning, sweaty Feet. corns.
Callouses and Sore Bunions.

Science has proven that nearly all foot
troubles originate in the common cause Of
injured or congested tissues. The thousands
of victims Of daily foot torture will welcome
this information Of a simple home treatment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
STEAMER WILL LOAD
COT TON FOR BREMEN
MATANZAS DUE IN NORFOLK TO-
DAY FOR CARGO OF
5000 BALES.

Norfolk. Va, Jan. 17.--To take
aboard cargo of approximately 5000
bales OF cotton for delivery at Bremen,
Germany. the American steamer
Matanzas will arrive In Norfolk to-
morrow. having left New York late
Yesterday for this port after dischars-
ing valuable cargo of dye stuffs
brought from Rotterdam.
The Mstanzas. like the three ships
previously loaded In Norfolk with
cotton destined for Bremen. will take
on her cargo at the warehouses or
Rodgers & Co., and Is expected to
sail from Norfolk the latter part OF
the week.
1t was also stated yesterday that
there WAS a possibility or the Ameri-
can steamer Denver returning to Nor
folk in about three weeks for cargo
of about 5000 bales Of cotton for
had been completed.
During the past few weeks three
American steamers have sailed frona
Norfolk with cotton bound for Hre-
men. These were the City of Mem
ph!s. the Navajo and the Denver. The
cargo to be taken aboard the Matan-
zas will be the fourth.
In this connection 1t was stated yes
terday ina: this port was more than
holding hts own with regards TO cot
ton shipments as compared with those
from Wilmington. Charleston, New
i Orleans and Savannah.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18

erly handle. We can on our present
appropriation instruct thoroughly not
more than Gas students, II that num-
Der. with better financial support
from the State. II would not be diff
cult to have one thousand students
here in a few years. | do not believe
/ exaggerate when I say that these
causes have been responsible for the
loss Of at least nifty students, while
the raise in the requirements for en-
trance has caused us to lose perhaps
twenty-five or thirty more.
+Of the ass students matriculated.
s4.s per cent are from virginia-from
the Eastern Shore to Bristol-from
Frederick to the Carolina line. The
remaining ga per cent are students
from various States in the Union. and
some from foreign countries. 1t is
naturally matter of pride to us that
this institution is ministering to the
educational needs of 45s students from
Virginia. out of a total of ASS. We,
of course. realize that 1t is cause
for congratulation to any institution
to be able to attract students from
other States. Since, however, our Ag
riculturai and Mechanical College and
Polytechnic Institute Is intended pri-
marily to foster the development OF
the youth of this State, we feel that
we are to the extent of our finances
fulfilling the purpose for which the
institution was primarily founded
TT lis not Improper TO add that the
Virginia students do not bring In any
revenue aside from the matriculation
fee a. no tuition lie charged them
and as board, laundry. military uni
forms and other necessary equipment
are furnished at absolute cost. The
twenty-six students Of other States
bring In perhaps $500 In money. This
is, of course a mere bagatelie,
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute
In It's collegiate departments. having
bsolutely no income except that which
comes from the State. Is. therefore
more dependent upon the liberality OF
the State for It's support and success
full operation than perhaps any other
state male institution of similar stand
ing In Virginia"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
Happenings From All Sections Of the State of Virginia

has caused profound sorrow among
wide circle Of friends. MIRA Goodwin
and her daughter. Miss Kathryn.
spent several days I'm this city last
fall, on their way to Wash n-ton.
where Miss Goodwin later entered
school. Her sunny disposition aad
VIM ug personality concealed the
faHt that she was the suffering from
"a fatfl malady, and only n rev .nii-
mate friends kfre knew that sh= WAS
IN tad hea tn
Before her marriage, Mrs. Goodwin
was Miss Tanner. OF Petersburg.
member of prominent family OF
that city. She spent seven years In
this city while her husband was rec
tor Of Bruton Parish Church, and
took q prominent place in the social
affairs of the town. She Is survived
by her husband. two daughters Misses
Evelyn and Kathryn Goodwin. and one
son, Rutherford, now a student at the
Episcopal High School, Alexandria.
The remains will be brought to wills
liamsburg Monday afternoon. reach
ing here en- the :56 train from the
West. The body will he taken direct
to Bruton Parish Church, where Ii
will lie over night. and the funeral
viii, take place Tuesday morning st
IL } clock, She will be LAID to rest
b. ne stoa of an infart son. WHOSE
death occurred few years before the
family went to Rochester. Members
OF the yestry OF Bruton Parish will
act as pallhearers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
NEW v. P. |. STUDENTS
Us; WHOLE BODY 485
Professor T. P Campbell Dean of Institution, Gives Ont
Interesting Facts and Figures-94.6 Per Cent of
Student Body Is Composed of Virginians.

Blacksburg, Va, Jan. lin an In
tersstinK analysis Of the work OF the
students of the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute during the present session.
Professor T. p. Campbell, dean OF the
faculty. gives the following facts and
figures:
The total number OF students ma
circulated. not counting those taking
the short courses. is 4s5. Counting
these the number would be at least
626.
BY denominations the students are
divided az follows: Methodist. 1876:
Presbyterian, 1o7; Baptist. 80; Epis-
copai. II: Christian Baptist. 20; Luth-
eran. IA: Catholic, II: Jews, 9; and the
remainder scattering.
The new men number ITS. The
bulk of these are freshmen although
some have entered the sophomore
class. a few the Junior, and a few 9TH
ers are A. BIS of colleges in this or
other States, and here for special work.
OF the ASS students. 2a7 are taking en-
cheering courses. 81 are taking agri-
culture, and twenty-seven, applied de-
grees.
From Other Colleges.
Each year this college enrolls
among Its students degree men from
other institutions who desire to fol-
low a special line of work. or who
wish. after having taken an academic
degree elsewhere. to study engineer
ing or Agriculture. These students
come TO us from every part OF the
! United States. Not infrequentiy we
have students who wish to make prsc-
ticing physicians OF themselves, and
subsequently pursue the study OF medi-
I cine at some medical school 1t may
he a matter of surprise to some peo-
pie to learn that this institute enrollf
among its alumni some eminent law
yers.
The average age of the students Is
| 20R years The average age of the
new students this session Is a little
under 1914 years.
/ The recent raise in the standard OF
requirements for entering the tnsti.
tuition, from ten to fourteen units, has
reduced the number OF matriculates
but has brought to us a better prepar'
ed and more mature set OF young men
The result Is good In every way The
men find less difficulty In progressin 4
with their classes and the whole tons
of the student body II raised. The
mum Der who are dropped from our roll.
for unsatisfactory work. is, therefore
| greatly lessened.
Have 1000 In Few Years.
| Other causes operating to decreas.
/ the number of students were the wal
I in Europe. which made the fnancia
conditions in-~the South stringent; th'
drought which prevailed Throughout
Virginia during the past summer. ant
which made IL impossible for man.
students to return. or to enter for th'
frst time: and the further fact tina
the college was afraid to advertis
for new students last summer, fearing
1T would have more than IL could prop
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
NORFOLK COUNTY IN
LEAD IN CORN YIELD

Norfolk. Jan. IA. II. Foreman.
superintendent of the county pubic
school system, received information
from F. L. Portlock. agricultural de-
monstrator for Norfolk County. the
state of Virginia and the Nationai
Government Jointly. that of the dis
tinctions awarded by the State asri-
cultural experts to the many confess
tants in the State. Nbrfolk County
won first and second places for the
largest Yield of corn to the acre.
The successful contestants were Lee
roy l. Sawyer. Jr.. son of DR.. L. Ia
Sawyer, and student In the Great
Bridge school. his record being
1855 1856 bushels to the acre. The
second place was won by Martus Ma
iingren, of CORTLAND School. Pleas
ant Grove District, Norfolk County,
yield. l5s 1855 bushels to the acre.
The best yield In the county up to
four years ago was ninety-four bush
els to the acre.
Mr. Portlock, being one of the de-
monstrators, Is at Blacksburg. Va, at
tending the state Normal School with
the other demonstrators of the State.
for one month.
The speciality which Mr.. Portlock
encourages at this time Ia cotton, corn
and watermeions. Other things are
taught as well. but not specialized
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
ALEXANDRIA WOMEN
in PEACE MOVEMENT

Alexandria, Va. Jan. 1.-THE
womans peace constructive move
ment was organized this afternoon at
"a meeting at the home of Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett. The meeting was at
tended by about thirty women, among
those present being number from
Washington.
The following officers were elected:
Mrs. T. Marshall Jones, chairman;
Miss Cora J.. Cochran. vice-chairman;
Mrs. Charles G. Carlin, treasurer;
Mrs c. NJ. Sheperson. secretary; Mrs.
F.. s. Harper. chairman OF executive
committee; Mrs. John Leadbeater,
chairman of school committee; Mrs.
Charles f. Nicol. chairman of litera-
ture and propaganda committee.
Among those from Washington at
! tending were Mrs. John j. White.
| Mrs. John N Steel, Mrs, Greenwalt.
Mrs. Caminetti, Mrs Chamberlain and
| Miss Hoffman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
NORMAL VAUDEVILLE
IS GREAT SUCCESS

Fredericksburg, Jan. 1.-THE vau-
deville given by the dramatic club of
the Normal School on Friday night
was a great success. The whole pro-
gram was thoroughly enjoyed by the
largest audience which has ever at
tended an entertainment at the school.
one-third of the proceeds of this en-
tertainment will be contributed to the
Belgian Fund.
The basketball season at the Nor
NAL School opened last Saturday night,
with a game between the seniors and
y juniors. large crowd of students
and friends Witnessed the game and
the excellent playing OF both teams
The seniors won the game with very
little difficulty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
CARTER HELLO FOR
BALTIMORE POLICE

Portsmouth, Jan. 17.--Herbert Car
ter. coiored, was arrested at High and
Efingham Streets yesterday by De-
tective Land on request from the
Baltimore police authorities.
In a letter to the local police Il was
stated that two watches, a kpin
and some old coins were stolen in Bal
timore and were supposed to have
been turned over to Herbert Smith,
colored, by Ernest Crowell, also col
ored, to be brought to Norfolk.
when Detective Land arrested Car
ter yesterday he denied he had the
stolen goods. but said that a negro
tried to give them to him on the dock
in Baltimore. but he refused to re-
ceive them.
He was locked up and wire was
sent to Baltimore announcing his ar
rest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18

Observation-Disclosures Johnston. who
last week celebrated his one hundredth
birthday at his home In Columbus.
Miss, Is a native of Winchester and
appears to be In perfect health. He
makes visit TO Winchester. Washing
ton and Atlantic City each summer.
and at the city by the sea last Au-
gust he amused and startled large
crowd by his agility In swimming and
diving. He plunses into the ocean
with as much daring as boy.
Ninchaster-Cupid is being urged
to the speed limit in contest tnangu-
rated recently between the residents
OF Browntown and Bentonville, War
rem County. to determine which town
viii record the largest number of
marriages during the present year.
The winning town In to get q prize.
All the licenses must be procured
from the Clerk Of the Warren County
Circuit Court, who. IL is said raised
no objection when told Of the contest
Leesburs--At meeting of the
stockholders OF the Peoples National
Bank of Leesburg three new directors
were elected, namely: Mr.. W. u,
Thompson. of Hillsboro; Mr.. w. H.
Frazier. OF Lovettsvilie. and Mr.. T. H.
Glascoek, of near Biuemont.
winehester-H r. Byrd has been
reelected president Of the Sh~nsn"
soah Valley Agricultural Society, un-
der whose auspices She annual Win
chester Fair Is held. and the directors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
AUTO TRANSPORTATION
ROUTES ARE OPENED

Winchester, Va, Jan. 1.-THE Har-
risonburg Auto Transportation Com
pany has begun operating it's first
motorcar on t.ae Shenandoah Valley
pike between Mount jackson and
stanton, and it will have four other
/ C-trS On dfTeFent routes Within 4 lew
weeEs hauling passengers am freight.
M.lk routes have been establ "a. "a
sln al compa ny Is being oreaEt1Cl t
Frolt Royal. and four or five rant, 8
vail be esta blished IN Warren. Rap.
paheI mock. Clarke and FIRE iei lex
ceag ties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
sMALLwoOD INSTITUTE
FIGHTS TAX COLLECTIONS

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
Petersburg. Jan. 17.--Mr j. g. Bo-
harmon, of Petersburg, yesterday took
dispositions here in the case of the
SmalIwood Memorial Institute (col-
ored) against the County Treasurer
and the Town Treasurer of Clare
mont, enjoining them from collecting
taxes from said institution, on the
ground that 1t is an institution for
public education. A temporary in
junction has been granted, and the
Smallwood Institute is endeavoring to
have it made permanent. The taxes
due to county and town amount tc
about $500. Mr.. w. Stanley Burt
of Claremont. represented the insti.
tute.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
T0ANO.

Tonao. Jan. 17.--For the last three
days this town has enjoyed chau-
tauqua A guarantee fund has been
arranged for its return next year.
which will be In connection with the
High School Fair
Cussons Trice, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
L. P. Trice, Is reported as being better.
He has been very Ill.
r. L. Spencer. treasurer of this
county, who underwent critical op-
GRAFTON at the Johnston Willis Hospi-
tai Richmond. 10 entirely out OF dam
ger and II fast improving.
DR. w. L. Gstewood. son OF Mr.. and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18

Mrs r.. E. Gatewood, of this place.
who graduated in New York as spe-
cialist on eye, ear, nose and throat,
has returned member OF the
teaching star of the college In which
he graduated,
Mrs, Cussons. OF Raleigh " c.. is
visiting friends here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
STRUCK BY LEVER;
HIS JAW BROKEN

Suffolk. Va. Jan 1T.--With his
lower jaw broken. teeth knocked in.
and left shoulder injured, X. r. Rob-
ertson. young white man, employed
on the Virginia Railway. was brought
TO St Andrews hospital today for
treatment Robertson was on an en-
CINE at Sewalfs Point and was struck
In the face by lever which flew back
with crushing force. Robertson was
treated by DIR. II, r. Hart
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
Celebrate Birthdays
Jointly This Week

Amelia, Va, Jan. 1.-THE Amelia
Chapter. Z. =. G., viii celebrate Lee
Jackson birthday Jointly on January
20 in the Amelia High School.
The exercises will begin at 2:so
r. NJ. and consist of songs, recitstions
and a flag drill.
The high school will be decorated
In Confederate coiors. ALI are invited
The Baprsts of this vicinity have
organized a Sunday School. which
meets every Sunday morning for the
present In the high school They will
erect church AS soon 40 possible.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
WHAT is AN EXTENSION?

An extension the paying in advance to extend sub
scrpton which was the campaign during OF
the periods passed
The given extension amount to just many
though the full amount was collected originally Thus
pagn for year. Daily and Sunday and extended during
the present period to two years. candidates would receive
candidate 5000 votes having already been issued
S. paid during the first period To take
of the period however least $5 in subscriptions must
been turned in During the second period 5000 votes
given for every ST. consequently it will not be necessary
collected any specified during the second period
advantage Of extension Candidates should mark
the extensions very plainly the slip turned IN TO thus once
originally received Unless marked no subscriptions VIII b
counted extensions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
MRS. GOODWIN DIES
IN ROCHESTER, n. Y.

Williamsburg. Va, Jan IA
telegram received here yesterday an
nounced the death in Rochester. n.
Y. of Mrs. william A r. Goodwin.
wife OF Rev. William A. K, Goodwin,
rector of st. Pauls Church, OF thai
city. While II has been known for
the past month that the end was near.
the announcement OF her death here
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
DeEge's-----tseOrge

Irvington. Va. Jan. 17.-On De-
cember 80 at high noon. Miss Lillian
George, Of Monaskon, became the wife
Of Mr. f. Ray Degges. of upper Lam
caster Rev. James Degges, brother
of the groom. officiating. After The
cererh ony a reception was given by
her parents. only members of the
immediate families and friends were
present Mr.. and Mrs. Degges will
reside near Molusk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18
liked September 7-10 as the dates fol
the next exhibition.

liked September 7-1o as the dates for
the next exhibition.
winchester-John Nesselrodt. Of
Fort Seybert. w. Va. accidentally shot
and killed his brother, Gilbert Mes
selrodt, while they were hunting In
the mountains near their home. John
Nesselrodt was carrying the gun.
which went OF unexpectedly.
Winches ter--Falling into kettle
containing boiling chicken feed. Olive
Whitacre. daughter of George Whit
acre, was 80 frightfully scalded that
she died.
Leesburs--Plans are being made for
the erection of new high school
building. The project has the back
ing OF the local Board of Trade and
the approval of the Board OF Super
visors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-18

Hampton. Va, Jan. l5.--Mary
Banks, a nineteen year old negro girl,
was burned to death last night in a
fire that totally destroyed the home
OF her father. George Banks, and the
home of a. f. Elliott. cottages situ-
ated In Gross the Dyke" a negro
settlement about one mile north OF
Hampton.