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Evening journal., 1915-02-09
PEOPLES COLUMN

men-for that which is pure and
good in things political. and which has
already been recognized and accepted
by twelve of our States. is now knock
ing for admittsnce at the door of our
own State. Men of Delaware. are you
going to admit her? Think twice. aye
thrice, before you say nay
How any thinking man can look
upon the matter as being other than a
movement sanctioned by God and
bearing the stamp of His approval.
when the ineness and sincerity (gon-
orally speaking. of woman's charac-
ter is remembered and considered, I
cannot conceive.
Politics today is hot-bed of cor
rupt practices. double-doaling graft
and periidy. If ever it is to he eman-
cipmcd from such rottenness. ! cm-
phatically declare. it is to be done
only by the intorcession of womans
/ honesty-by her vote.
! Nothing short Of a decree by God
Himself is going TO stop the forward
march of this movement
If those who are now against it,.
or numbered among the neutrals.
(which amounts to the same thing do
not want the finger of scOrn and con-
tempt pointed at you by posterity for
your narrow-mnded or selfish opposi-
tion. get busy and place yourself in
the line of those who are for it. If
you arc for il do not keep silent; use
your talents. whatever they may be.
for if you remain silent when you
should speak you are against it, and
are an impediment.
Woman is I repeat, and think you
will agree with me. Gods choicest
and finest piece of workmanship and
there is good reason for its being so.
II. therefore. she constitutes the prod.
uct of the very best of His work. what
reasonable objection can there be 10
her fitness for the proper execution of
ihc right of franchise; if that right
which she is justly demanding as hers
by virtue of her citizenship. is confer
red on her?
Why, | pray you, should women
many Of whom are property holders
in their own name and taxed accord.
ingly. he without representation on
an equal footing with men i'm framing
tho laws governing taxation and other
matters?
What town in Delaware, and in Other
CCmmonwealths as we'll. does not owe
it's very life in the way OF cNic inn
proyemcnt and social reforms. to wo-
man?
Men. as a rule. when it comes to go
/ ing ahead with anything that may b,
; termed a movement for the better
mcnt of a municipality or of com
munity, are dead. so far as the requir
ed activity. persistency or tenacity o
! purpose to bring it to a successful
issue arc concerned: but if the objec
! sought concerns themselves. onll
there is energy and pertinacity enough
, put into it to move Chinese wall. On
the other hand. when women get bacl
of movement of any kind for tn
Z good of humanity there is something
; accomplished and so it will be will
! politics when women are given tn
: right to vote.
God speed the day.
, If ever the question is put up be
( fore the people TO be voted on, m
\ vote in favor of woman suffrage ma
D most assurcdly be counted on
o. E. MATTHEW WEBB
Wilmington. Del. Feb. s, 1915.
Evening journal., 1915-02-09

it to meet criticisms made by mcm-
bers OF the board, From the public
discussions in the Chamber of Com
merce. and from conversation with
members. ] am convinced that all but
very few OF that body are in favor
Of a new charter drawn on modern
plans.
You state that the Civic Association
must show TO the political leaders Of
the State that the people want new
, charter The political leaders know
that the people want a new carter
drawn on modern lines. The proposed
charter has been endorsed unani-
mously by every organization before
which it has been brought Twice It
was unanimously endorsed by the
/ Ninth Ward Civic Association. II has
been SC endorsed by the Central Labor
/ Union. representing some twenty conf
ponent bodies. The Referendum
! League and the Civic Association of
the whole city have likewise so en-
/ dorsod it,
] You represent that the defeat of the
non-commission charter some time
! ago M a Spccltl clccilou SHOWS ludl
I the people do not want new char
ter The vote against that charter
of more than eight TO one shows that
a commission form of city govern
ment is overwhelmingly desired
That charter was defeated be-
cause it carried over the very de-
focta in our present form of city man.
aecmont
And now in a single sentence 7 will
prove all that / have said. II the pO-
litical leaders think that the people
do not want a new charter, why dc
they fight so desperately to prevent
the people voting on the proposed
charter? A tree is known by its
fruits. and actions speak louder ant
Oftimes truer than words
AS TO amending the present charter
our citizens have had ample evidence
of the effect of sewing new clotl
on an old garment.
Sincerely yours,
GEO. HENRY DOLE.
Wilmington, Del. Feb. s, 1915.
Evening journal., 1915-02-09
What Cures
Eczema?

We have had so many inquiries lately
regarding Eczema and other skin dis
eases, that we are glad to make our
answer public. After careful investiga-
tion we have found that a simple wash
or OIL of Wintergreen, as compounded
In ID. d. d. Prescription. can be relied
upon. We would not make this state-
ment TO our patrons. friends and neieh-
bors unless we were sure OF it-and
although there are many so-called Ec-
zema remedies sold. we ourselves uu.
hesitatingly recommend D. d. II pre-.
ecription. All druggists have d. d. D., 95c SOC st.
Drop into our store today. just to talk over the
merits Of this wonderful Prescription, Ask also
about D. d. ID. Soap.
Charles n. scarborough Drug Store
Successors 10 Miller Drug Co.
Evening journal., 1915-02-09
A FALSE STANDARD OF CULTURE

has gained ground in this century which
which looks upon the bearing and rear
ing of children as something coarse and
vulgar and TO be avoided, but the advent
.of Eugcnics means much for the mother
hood OF the race. Happy is the wiie
who. though weak and ailing. depends
upon Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to restore her TO health, and
when headaches and backachcs are d
filing of the rast brave sons aud fair
daughters rise up and called her blessed.
Evening journal., 1915-02-09
FIRE COMPANY ELECTS.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELAWARE CITY, Del, Feb. o.
The annual election of officers OF the
Delaware City Volunteer Fire Com
pany was held on Friday evening with
this result President. William B.
Jester; vice-prosident, Frank X
Irons; secretary. John r. Bttlc:
treasurer Howard Money; chief
John Holiday; first assistant. John
Tugond; fire marshal George n
Bright
Evening journal., 1915-02-09
961 new members
FOR NJ. {. Church here

That the revival services inaug-
urated by the Methodist Episcopal
churches of this city and vicinity
have resulted in a total of 961 pro-
bationers was reported at the meet
ing of the Wilmington A. Il. Preach
ers' Association yesterday.
The following statistics are given
SnndnN,a work Tnial
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A PLEA FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

To the Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNAL:
Woman suffrage. that great
movement sweeping ever the country
today. standing as II does-by virtue
C the fact that women arc better than
Evening journal., 1915-02-09

Bush ANSWERS
GIBBONS STENOGRAPHER.
To the Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNAL:
Sir-Thc statement by Miss Con-
nelly in this mornings Morning News
compels me to make an answering
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
Common Council

The adjoarned monthly meeting of the common council for hearing upon the proposed changes at the corner of Elm and Providence streets was held Tuesday evening with Mayor Mac donald presiding. Present Aldermen Dady, Johnson, Marcy, Duvert and Padgett. No one appeared in opposi. ton to the proposed Changes and sam uel Anderson of the Shore Line Elec- tfic Company submitted blue print plans for Wider turn and a 260 foot switch on Providence street. This will eliminate one of the worst corners in the city.
 It was voted to authorize the mayor to call special city meeting for next Tuesday morning at 9.8O o'clock to see If the city will appropriate s99o for laying cnfbing and cobble gutters on Providence, Cleveland, Fremont, Flor ence, Farrows, Brown and other streets.
 A permit was granted the Eclipse Manufacturing Company to build sev- en houses. It's petitios for sewer ex-+ tension was referred.
 A communication was received from the woolwofth Company protesting against the police allowing crowds to loiler in front of their store at night Referred to the police committee.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
No Vote on the License Question

Putnam will remain in the license column for another year as the time has expired for the filing with the town clerk a petition to vote on the question. Putnam Is normally u H. eense city and has remained in the wet column for ten years or more. Last year the question was voted upon with Il large majority feYofing license. The biz majority was apparently diseonfg- ing to the no-lieense adsoeates who think it useless at this time to bring tine question up again. Tue fact that there is to be no vote on the question Is oi course pleasing to the liquor in- teresls as II means considerable sav- inR in not being obliged to finance the expense of getting out the license vote. Putnam has sex efal more liquor licen- ses that 1t would be entitled to should the town go dry aud then come back into the license column as 1t has re- malned In the license column since the law limiting the number of licenses that may be granted was passed. The liquor dealers have not found the busi- ness very brisk the past year and the only matter of interest is as to wheth- CT or not they will all want to continue under the increased license fee from S450 to s750 but il k not anticipated that any will fail to ask for renewals
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
Divorced Friday Married Saturday

Joseph Rec, divorced Friday in the superior court al Putnam from Mary Rec on the ground of desertion, iSatur. day afternoon was a married man again. He got license the first thing Saturday morning At the town clerks office, Willimantic, and at 3.30 Justice of the Peace Charles A Capen joined him and Josephine Twarog together, in his office, with friends of the couple as witnesses. They gave their ages as Il for the man and ? for the bride, and their residence as IT Yellow Row
 Rec has been arrested and has served a jail sentence for living with this wom- an and has been out less than year. They have two children already. His first wife, from whom he has just re- eeived his separation, is in Poland.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
Social and Dance
Captain Charles FaIIOn of the Base Ball
 Club Will Entertain

Captain Charles Fallon of the Put nam base ball club will be the host at a social and dance in Union hall next Saturday evening. Captain Charlie has become a favorite in Putnam base ball fandom and without doubt those who have watched his efforts to give Putnam winning team this season will be on hand to show their appre. citation of his efforts. IL IS his opinion that il is time that the social season was fittingly opened and he saw no better means than in giving dance that would interest all of the Putnam clubs supporters. The Putnam and Southbridge clubs, that line up against each other next Saturday for the third series, will be special guests of the evening.
 The advance sale of tickets has been large and there Is little doubt but that the affair will be one of the social events of the season. The Ideal Sing ing Orchestra of Webster will furnish the music and dancing will begin at s o'clock. Admission, gentlemen 51c, ladies 25c, and everyone is invited.
 Captain Fallon has been in Put nam uniform ever since Manager Gas sent has taken charge of the team. He comes from New York and has re mained in Putnam all summer in order 10 give the fans the best possible base ball. lie has given his time to put Putnam on the base ball map and his efforts have been appreciated by the fans. To show this appreciation there will be large turnout next Sat urday night 10 support the popular managers efforts in starting something in the way Of an entertaining diver sion.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
ST. MARY'S FAIR
Plenty of Entertainment in Store for
 Pleasure Seekers
Grand 0pealng September 18th. Other
 Dates. October |, ]. $ and l2

The St. Mary's fair will open Tuesday evening, September 2Sth. The event promises b be one of the most important Of its kind in years, Features have been arranged 10 enter. tain all-men, women and children and everyone will find something to amuse.
 On the opening night there will be a grand parade. All Of the societies connected with the parish will take part and city officials will be in line in especially provided automobiles. Music will be furnished by the Putnam Military Band and the Boys Drum Corps. The line of march will be as follows: The parade Will leave the church at 7:80 passing through Mar shall street, Woodstock avenue, Bridge street. Elm street, eireling the Square and return by way of Elm and Providence streets.
 St. &ary's hall, where the fair will be held, will be electric lighted for the occasion. There will be booths where many and varied articles will be for sale including light refreshments Moving pictures will be shown each evening under the supervision of William Walsh due to the courtesy of the Empire theatre.
 St. Mary's Fair will provide amuse. ment for every citizen and all are invited to be present. There will be something going on every minute and no one will have a chance 10 become bored. There will be many young ladies passing among the crowd to solicit for the various opportunities offered and it will be busy place. Good wholesome amusement is what those who have the affair in charge are offering and the fair will appeal to all classes
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
NO 3S
TOWN MEETING
To Vote on Appropriation for Trade
 School Building
Matter Must Be Decided Before 0ci. Ist
 To Gel Slate Money

At recent meeting Of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce the building of a structure to house the Putnam State Trade School was unanimously en- dorsed. X petition k in circulation to call special town meeAng to see If the town will appropriate approxi- mately S2o, ,0o0 for such purpose. There Is no doubt but that such q meeting will be held. In order to obtain an appropriation of sl0,000 by tie state the town must vote the appropriation before the first of October so that in all probability the special meeting will he held before that date. The meeting will be called to see If the town will appropriate this money and also to see if the town will vote to use part of the grounds near the hlsh school huild- ing for such purpose, and in event that the appropriation is made, to appoin committee on construction.
 The trade school has been located in Putnam for over a year. It has stead- fly broadened In scope and the enrolI- ment of pupils has been steadily ina creasing, The stnte otlieiass however are not satisfied with the present loea- tion and request that suitable build ing be erected 10 house the school. 1t Is thought that if such building k erected and night sessions of the school are heid the benefits derived will be more than doubled. If Putnam does not grant the request of the state board Of education in the matter of n new building it has been intimated that there Is probability Of the school being removed to some other city.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Field Day of the POmfret NeighbOrhoOd
 Association
Interesting Program Arranged for Day

The annual autumn festival given in Pomfret will take place this year on Friday, Sept 24th, at the home and on the grounds of the Pomfret Neighbor- hood Association.
 Many of the features found so inter- esting in former years will be repeated. England, Ireland, Sweden, France, and Holland will be represented in distinctive ways, while New England will eharacteristieally display it's his. toric domestic quality in home made cookery, which will be for sale. There will be baby show, sports, and ath- letic contests. There will be needle work and handiwork of many sorts, all for sale. There will be a display and sale of photographsa
 There will be a fruit exhibit, better than ever,and sale of cut flowers and petted plants.
 The athletic spor will begin about 2 o'clock. The afternoon will open and close with 9 concert, given by the Pomfret Neighborhood Orchestra. There will be refreshment booths of all sorts Exhibitions this year will not be competitive, except in the cease of the children's work and baby show, where a cup contested for during the last two years will again be the trophy. Generally speaking everything 4exhibi- ted will be for sale. The various heads of departments are:
 Needlework, Mrs. Warren Averill.
 Baby show, Mrs. Frank Arnold.
 Childfen's school work, Mrs. Walter Brown.
 Photography, Miss Elizabeth War ren.
 Athletics, Oscar Peterson.
 New England exhibition and sale of home made cookery, Miss Ellen Reyes.
 This years exhibition is not confined to Pomfret residents, but is open to any one. An opportunity will be giv- en to sell products on commission. For information in any department apply to the chairman.
 A dance from to II in the pavilion will close the days festivities.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
SUPERIOR COURT

A short calendar sessicn of the sn- perior court was held in Putnam last Friday. The first motion argued was in the case of rorrey VI Champion, which has become known in Wind. ham county as the ssdeerH ease. The case is one wherein Lawyer Charles l.. Torrey of Putnam seeks to recover damages from John NJ. Champion of New Haven, superintendent of fish cries and game, for an alleged assault made upon him by County Game War den 4. l.. Day, acting under the al legged instructions of the superintend. ent. The case has dragged through several preliminary stages for the past year.
 The present motion was one for a change of venue. Lawyer Yeomans of Hartford argued in favor of the mo- ton stating that he thought 1t should be granted for two reasons. First, he said that game wardens were unpopu- lar officials in rural communities He said he found 1t to be the case in his county and that a man in his town, who knew of the case, told him he hoped he would get clicked" and he didn't care what the law was. He thought the case should be transferred to larger county, possibly Hartford or New Haven. Second, he said that MT. Torrey was an 'eminent lawyer, known throughout the county, and he is so we'll and favorably known that he didn't think the case could be impar- tially tried in this county.
 Lawyer Searls in reply said that in his long practice this was the first time he had been called upon to an. swer such an argument. He alluded to the case as a trivial one where the damages claimed were small and the only question was one of fact as to whether the assault was committed. He said there was no excitement lover the case in the county and that he doubted if there was one person in a
 
 thousand that had any interest in the outcome. He thought before such A motion was was granted some evidence should be submitted to show that an impartial trial could not be had. lit was to be granted he hoped it would be taken 10 Litehiield county to the old county seat in the quiet and peace of old Litchtield. He was willing to agree that Lawyer Torrey was an emf. nent lawyer but il was his experience that lawyers were not as apt to fare we'll with a jury as layman would be- The motion was denied.
 Two uneontested diVofces were granted. John Rec, an Austrian resi- dent in Wlllimantic, was given de cree from Mary Rec on the ground of desertion. They were married in Quidnie, k. l., in 1901, and within two years Mrs. Rec Asserted her hus- band and returned to Austria, whence she never returned, although implored by her husband to do so.
 Mrs. Ellen Phillips of this city was given a divorce from Elmer Phillips, Each had had previous matrimonial experience before they were married at Grosvenordale, Sept. l, 1902. It was related that Phillips was habitu ally incorporate and lost his work many times on account of drink and that he cruelty abused his wife. The couple lived in Norwich, villages of Killingly, Webster and Providence. The decree was granted on the grounds of cruelty and habitual intemperance and the custody of three minor daugh- ters was given to Mrs. Phillips. Attor- ney C. L. Torrey represented Mrs. pbiilins
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
School Board Meeting
Awards Contract for improvement 10
 Wilcox Brothers

In conjunction with the improve menls that the city is making on Smith street the town school commit tee is to make improvements in and about Smith street school, laying re- taining wall, sidewalks, etc. Al re- cent meeting of the school board bids for the work were received as follows:
 Wilcox Brothers: II 34 cents per square foot for sidewalks, S6.5o per cu- bic yard 2nd class concrete, sB.50 for 3rd class concrete. 8 cents per liaeaI foot for j in. drain.
 Bibeault & Benolt: ii5 cents per square foot for sidewalks, s6.75 per eu- bic yard 2Bd class concrete, S4.75 for 3rd class, 70 cents for iii. drain.
 John s. sabin: II l-2 cents for side. walks, s7 for 2nd class concrete, s4 D 3fd class, Q cents for inch drain.
 The contract WAS awarded to Wilcox Brothers
 The enumeration of pupils enrolled in the various schools showed hn in crease over 1914 and were as follows.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
Bre0klys Fair

The Windham County fair will be held at Brooklyn, Sept. q, g and 23. Secretary J B Stetson was in the city the first of the week putting out ad- vertislng matter. He says that the entries in all departments are larger than ever. There will be some large grange exhibits besides the usual dis play by individuals. As for the ex- hibit of cattle he says Brooklyn isn't claiming to have the only cattle eX- hibit but is claiming lhe best. In every department the fair will be bet. ter than ever. One big feature is 5tar- retts big attraction which comprises a carload of, horses, ponies, dogs, monk eys, clowns and trick automobile.
 This is a stellar attraction and will interest everyone The trotting events will be as follows: Wednesday, free for all trot or pace, purse $50. Three minute class, trot or pace, county horses) Sl00. Thursday free for all, trot or pace, purse S200; 2.35 class, trot or pace, Sl00. All roads leads to Broyklyn OF the above dates and everyone will be received with open arms and given cordial recepsion.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
lnteresting Locals
ACCOMPLISHMENT

The new fall suiIs are all lined up ready for your choosing. Our sl5 and Sl6 suits are ''dandles. Church Cloth ing Co.
 Come in and let us fit one of our new fall hats to your head and face. Church Clothing Co.
 Merchants dollar day bargains at shaw's. sI.50 Edison disc records s1. Any Il 50 ring, pip, button, or scarf pin, only s1 A Sl discount on any gold filled or silver watch. Gin any fine mantle clock or any gold neck chain or bracelet, "dollar saved is dollar earned.m.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-17
Democratic Caucus Last Friday Evening
Nominate All Candidates Except Town
 Clerk and Treasurer

There was good sized turnout of democrats at the town caucus held in the municipal building last Friday night. pr. Omer LaRue was chair man and George l.. Padgett clerk. Nominations were made as follows:
 Selectmen, Dr. 0 ner LaRue, Uric Beausoleil.
 Assessor, Joseph LaPalme.
 Town clerk and treasurer, no nomi. nation.
 Board of relief, for three years, Jo- seph St. Onge; two years, J. J. Me. Garry; one year, George L. Padgett. Auditor, J. Harry Mann. Tax collector, Fred Bonneville. Registrar, George Potvin.
 Constables David Beausoleil, Rami ! DeIarge, Theodore BouIay, Origenne Touchette.
 school committee, Eric H. Johnson, Henry Dumas. Library directors, John 0. Fox, Ar #thur Magnan, Richard German.
 George Potvin was elected mem Aber of the town committee in place of Postmaster Alex Gilman, resigned.
 u. McGaFry urged the memo oers Of the party to stand solidiy together. AL Though it was conceded that some of fhe nominations were without hope of election ne said that the men who were willing to have their names used should at least be given a compliment tary vote of the entire party.