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Evening journal., 1915-06-03
CONWAY'S APPLICATION
FOR PARDON DENIED

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, June 3.--Ihe Board Of
Pardons in session here today consid-
cred the pardon petition of Benjamin w.
Conway, young white man, of Bridge
Vile, and restoration of citizenship, he
having been convicted at the June term
1911, OF the Sussex county court, for
bribery, and sentenced to. six nenths'
imprisonment, AID fined $500.
Conway served the six months i'm
prisonment, but, not being able to
pay the fine, was released after max
ing affidavit that he could not pay the
fine. Conway was represented by
Charles II. Lefevre, of Dover. who
cited in detail the circumstances sur
rounding the case. From the facts
secured. and presented TO the board.
IL was testified that Conway on cleo
tion day, November s, 1910, was ap-
preached by three men, who asked
him if they could get anything for
their votes, to which Conway replied
that he thought they could, and re-
ferred them TO a person in Bridge
vile to whom they should 20, and
from whom, they testified, they Sc
cured money for their votes.
Conway, however, declared he had no
authority for sending the men to the
party mentioned, his only reason being
that he had heard from rumors in
Bridgeville that money could he secured
from such source.
From Conway's statement before tine
board today. the men testified at the
trial that he had given them money
which he cmphatically denied.
Mr. Lefcvrc, for Conway, pleaded with
the board for mercy because Of the ex.
emplary life lived by Conway since mis-
return from the wcrkhouse, and also fol
the sake of his family.
A number Of letters we're read from
prominent citizens of Bridgeville,
Democrats and Republicans. as we'll
as petitions signed by many Sussex
county residents asking for the par
don.
Chancellor Curtis closely question
ed Conway as TO his opinion of brib-
cry and while not asking directly the
name of the person to whom he testi-
fed that he had sent the three men
for money, did ask whether he had
given the name of the person at the
trial. to which Conway stated that
he had not.
Chancellor Curtis then asked if thl
witnesses against him had mentioned
the name of the man TO whom Conwa,
had referred them for money, abou
which Conway was in doubt, but Stat
/ Treasurer Swain. who is a member G
the board, volunteered the information
that he was one of the parties to whom
the prosecuting witnesses testified Con
wav had directed him. Mr.. Swain deniel
/ that he had ever been approached by tn
men who 50 testified.
Mr.. Swain further admitted that a
man named Jones had come to his
home about that time, but that moth.
| ing whatever had been said about
money. Mr.. Swain said visitor at the
house at the same time would so tes
tify.
At the conclusion of Chancellor
! Curtis queries. Deputy Attorney-Gen
eral Hutton. who appeared for tn,
State. stated he did not oppose the
recommendation. leaving il TO tn,
opinion of the board.
After a brief executive session o
the board a resolution was adopted
! by a majority Of the board refusin;
the application for pardon on tn,
ground that Conway had served lesi
than half of the constitutional re
quirement for disfranchisement.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
LITTLE TALKS WITH
WANT AD READERS

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Did you ever watch ants making
their hills, or homes, in the country? {?
IL you have you will remember that
whole armies of them get busy and
each ant carries a little grain OF sand
to the edge of the ant hole and drops
It, then sets off on its journey for an
other minute grain.
This process Is kept up for DAYS
and sometimes for weeks until there
Is great mound of sand around the
abode of the little animals. This
mound Of sand, or ant hill. is built
by the ants to protect their home
from other insects. and so painstak-
ing is the work OF the ants that in
some places-notably a place near
Altoona, Pa.-the ant hills are so
huge that the very place derived its
name, Ant Hills. from them.
Learn the lesson of the ants, you
man and woman Of business, for they
will teach you that IL Is the little
things that grow into great things
that are worth while; also the ants
teach YOU that in the little things. in
the aggregate. is to be found protec-
tion in time OF danger and attack and
need.
Now in the world Of business there
is certain thing that. like the sands
collected by the ants. afford protec-
tion and that in the aggregate 60 "a
make many great successes. This lii.
tie thing is the Want Ad of the daily
newspaper.
These are ever ready for your use
If you will only, like the little ant
make use of Il. IL will also form a
wall OF business security about YOU
when hard times and lack of employ.
ment come upon YOU.
Turn 10 the Wants and see how
many people make use OF these little
grains of potency for success.
When YOU arc out OF work they will
get for YOU new and a better plac,
than the one you had; when you hav,
need that must be supplied quickly
ineXpensiyely and efficiently the Wan
Ads vii be of the utmost service Z,
you.
Again. Business Man and Woman
learn the lesson Of the ants and buill
TO yourself, by reading the Want Ad
daily and using them often, a Wan
Ad hill of protection so that when mis-
fortune arrives YOU will have a de
tense against Il.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
SUSSEX ELECTS coNsTABLEs.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN, Del. June Sat the
monthly meeting of the Sussex County
Levy Court on Tuesday, four constables
were elected. hut no trustees of the poor.
The constables elected were: First dis
trict. Foman Boyce, of Milford Second
district, Abe Richards. of Greenwood;.
Broadkim hundred, John Robinson. of
Milton; North West Fork hundred.
Minos B. Hearn. of Laurel.
Homan & MiXner were awarded the
contract for the construction of Wooden
Hawk Bridge, in North West Fork hun
dred at their bid of $4,000. The bridge
is 10 be Of solid concrete.
n. p Ward, Of the Fifth district, was
appointed committee of one to aseer-
tain from the Laurel Lumber Company
what financial assistance they would he
given toward the construction Of bridge
across Laurel river.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
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DEATHS.


Charles Murren
Sallie Donovan.
Robert NJ Ector
ECTOR-At Elsmere, Del, on June ., 1918,
Robert NJ. Ector aged ca years.
Relatives and friends 81 the family are in
vited to attend the funeral services from his
residence. at Elsmere, Del, on Saturday
morning, at IL o'clock. Interment % Mt.
Salem cemetery. AT rest.
MURRELI-In this city, on June ?, 1915,
Charles Murrell.
Funeral services will be held from Mealey's
Undertaking Parlor. Third and Jackson
streets on Friday afternoon, at 2 80 o'clock.
Interment at Silverbrook cemetery
DONONAN--In this city, on June ]. 1918,
Sallie, nee Thornton, wife Of William
Donovan.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 attend
the funeral from her late residence, No. 722
East Seventh street, on Saturday morning. at
o o'clock. Requiem mass At st. Mary's
Church. Interment at Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
STOCK MARKET.
Br The United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, June 3.--The stock
market opened frnf with higher prices.
Union Pacific and Erie we're 3-s aud is
higher. while Steel gained from ~ to
5-s. There seemed to be better senti-
ment among traders and right after the
opening there was a show of activity.
The volume of trading increased in the
first hour and the market was stronger
than in several weeks. American smeit-
ing advanced to 20 IA, a gain OF , 3-s
points. Copper stocks were also in a
strong position.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
EVERYBODY HAD part
IN this PARTY FIGHT

Everybody seemed to be hitting
everybody else" said Judge Church
man in City Court today. in dismiss
ing Florence Anderson, aged n years.
and Ethel Potter. aged rs years, both
colored, charged with assault and
battery on Naomi Laws, colored also
aged II years.
Naomi said Ethel had bit her in the
arm and also pulled a knife on her
and both had struck her According
to witnesses summoned. the girls had
attended pay party at No 315 Ken
nebec street last night. az which a
fight started and all we're ordered
out into the street. where the lighting
was continued until the police ar
rived.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03

Have you ever heard of the Want
Ads? II you have not. you must have
been asleep. but get awake now and
make up for lost time and Just try the
Wants the very next time you have a
wish and see how quickly and cheaply
and efficiently they will crafty your
desire =AdV
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
cHARITIrs MEETING POSTPONED

owing to the stormy weather yes
terday afternoon. the special meeting
Of the Associated Charities was not
held. but was postponed 10 Thurs
day of next week.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
IIyE eRApuArnp Ar rOwNsEND.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
TOWNSEND. Del. June 3-Despite
the inclement weather last evening"
the NJ. Il, Church was crowded TO the
doors when the annual commence
nlent exercises Of the Townsend High
School we're held. ID. b. Jones.
president of the Board Of Education,
presided and presented the diplomas
20 four girls and one boy who were
graduated. Francis H. Hoffecker.
OF Wilmington. delivered the COM
nencement address. The graduates
we're Misses Marion Reynolds. Ruth
Reynolds. Elizabeth Richardson. Mil
dred Daniels and Willis Lattomus.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET

Laird and Company, DUPONT Building,
furnish the following quotations Of Local
securitiess
Evening journal., 1915-06-03

There's way TO realize fair
price for all kinds Of secondhand
goods II you call upon the Wants.
Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03

All workers the country over. with
but few exceptions. realize the i'm
portance and potency OF the Wants
and il is to the Want Ads that they
turn when they are in need of assist
ance.-AdY.
Evening journal., 1915-06-03
Tells Positive Cure
For all Fool Troubles

troubles originate in the common cause Of
injured or cOugested tissues The thou.
sands OF victims Of daily foot torture will
welcome this information Of simple
home treatment known to best foot doc.
tars) that acts through the pores. removes
the cause. and gives instant relief. Dis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Help From Strangers

T am writing to express my sincere thanks for the help the Corner has been to me and mine. I was in despair when I wrote you, as it is not possible in my community to get such work, even if it would command reasonable price: and a friend had just advised me to send my children to an orphanage and my hus- band to the poorhouse Hence, arrived at the conclusion, If any help came to us, it would not be from friends but from strangers. Thanks to the Corner, it has come I wish the Corner a long and happy lifel R. S."
 We help those who try to help them selves is one of our best working mot toes. That we have done this with you is a source of deep and devout qualification to us. Let us know if we can further your design in any other way. As you may know, we do not solicit pecunary aid or take up subscriptions, although we have had the pleasure of disbursing judiciously many voluntary contributions from those who could lend hand in no other way. But we are in full sympathy with you in your efforts to hold your family together, and would do all in our power to secure this end. One sentence in your letter of thanks pierces the mother heart wherever it is read-"children in an orphanage and husband to the poorhouse' sounds like n death sentence. Heaven forbid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
DADEWLLE SCHOOL
 HOUSE DESTROYED
S1O,0OO Structure Is Wiped Out by Fire-Children
 Escape

Dadeville, March 19.-(Special)- city school ebuilding, a large frame structure, valued at $10,000, was completely de- stroyed by fire this morning at 10 o'clock School was in session, but all the pupils escaped without injury. The building was originally constructed by the Masonic fra ternity and had a large addition erected by the town of Dadevlle and used for school purposes
 The fire originated in the cupalo from sparks of burning soot from one of the flues Practically all the furniture was destroyed with paraphernala of the blue lodge, council chapter and commandery, Masonic bodies valued at over s2O00 In- surance on the building was $400O and $1250 on the furniture and paraphernalia
 A large barn two blocks from the build ing and gin of the Dadeville Cotton Oil company were set on fire by flying em- bers but these were extinguished before much damage was done.
 About the same time the residence of j. B. Rylance was discovered on tre in a different part of town and damaged sev- eral hundred dollars before it was extin- guished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
 FOR MISS HUNT

Miss Bessie Hunt, whose marriage to MT. Tolmage Stevens will be an event of Wednesday, was the inspiration of mis- cellaneous shower Thursday afternoon with Miss Marie Simmons as hostess at her home on the North Highlands.
 The house was lovely for the event. In the reception hall and living room quan- titles of vioets and jonquils were used in decorating, and in the dining room the table had a cluny lace cover over green satin, the central ornament being bas- ket of pink Killarney roses tied with a large bow of pink tule.
 Miss Simmons and the honoree were as- sisted in receiving by Mrs. George Sim mons, Mrs. John Owen, Mrs J. s. Hall, Mrs. George Peck, Mrs. w. E. Frawley, Miss Bessie Jenkins- Miss Euniee Miner and Miss Irene Jenkins.
 The invitation list included Mrs Frank Turpin Mrs. Irma Simpson, Mrs. Cor relia Hunt, Mrs. James Powell Mrs. Frank Powell, Mrs. J. G. Walsh, Mrs. William Wilson. Mrs. F. B. Sutton, Mrs. D. Redmayne, Mrs George Weaver, Mrs. Jesse Staleup, Mrs. A. M. Steck, Mrs. George Peck, Mrs. J. F. Hall, Mrs. w. E. F'rawley Mrs. W. A. Heath, Mrs. T. Dorrah, Mrs. Earle Latham Mrs. John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Responses Quick and Generous


 Tn writing my acknowledgement of the responses received to my request for a mandolin for blind man in whom I am interested 1 find it difficult to express in fitting language my gratitude and thanks. The offers were far in excess of what I could possibly use, and the personal con cern and sympathy expressed in the letters was beautiful. I read the letters to this man himself and he was deeply touched. l have been working among the blind in our city for several years, and I can safely say that while people generally respond to any appeal on behalf of the afflicted ones, this overwhelming response from your Corner is the most gratifying that has come yet. l can but hope to find the opportunities to demonstrate my gratitude at some future date.
 MILDRED c. H. The only demonstration we care for is the continuation of your active inter- est in our mission. We are the obliged rarties in the transaction. As I have said before. we consider the quick and gener- ous response to the appeal in behalf of the afflicted young man gracious and signal favor done to the Corner and to those who have the honor and privilege of conducting it. Yet 1t did not take us by surprise It is entirely consistent with Cornerite principles and practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
YESTERDAYS LUNCHEONS
 AT THE PRESS CLUB

Noted at the Newpapes club Friday at noon were Mr. and Mrs. w. R. Smith and their guests, Mrs. Tom A. Brownlee, MT. and Mrs R. C.. Cortner, Mrs Council Elliott of New Decatur.
 At another table MT. and Mrs Gardner Greene of Pell City and their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Norten of Boston, MT. Norton is making a tour of the south in the interest of his firm
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Pankey and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cheeseman.
 MT. Ben Jacobs had as his guests Col Will John of Selma Senator Alto " Lee of Gadsden and Dr. J. H. Phillips.
 MT. Frank S. White was host to Mr. John A. Lusk, MT. R. c. Davis MT. J. B. Thompson and Mrs. D. c. Blackwell.
 Others dining at the club were Mir and Mrs. B. l.. Finch, Mrs. J. William Rogers and Mrs. B. II. Rollins of Russell vile, MT and Mrs. W. $. Moore, Dr. M. G. Phipps of Albertville MT. and Mrs. Ed B. Almon of Tuscumbia, Mrs. Robert c. Lewis Miss Louise Shroll of Anniston, Mr. Alvin M Douglass, MT. J. A. Wallace of Attalla, Mrs. J. H. Doughty, Mrs. J. $. Foster, Mrs. C. R. Murgrove Mrs. Charles Denegre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
MISERY IN HEADANDBACK
A Lady Writes She Suffered So, Would Have To Stay In Bed For Days. Is
 Now Well

Cartersville, Ga.-The following ia vile: q am writing this because l want other women to know what Cardui has done for me.
 Before I commenced taking Cardui, I had backache so bad, I would have to stay in bed for days at time. 1 suffered untold misery with my head and back.
 I saw Cardui advertised and decided to try it. I took three bottles. After taking the first bottle. I could see a vast difference in my feelings, and de- cided to take the second and took three in all.
 After taking the third bottle I felt will always praise Cardui, as boon to woman's ills.
 I believe it saved my life and I am now a well, healthy woman, and my husband joins me in my praise for Cardui.
 Before l began taking Cardui I was irregular, but since I began taking it. I have been regular and without any pain.
 Everyone tells me am the picture of health since taking Cardui I will recommend it to every suffering woman"
 If you suffer from any of the ail- ments so common to women, or if you feel the need of a good strengthening tonic. why not give Cardui, the wom- ans tonic. trial? Begin today.
 Your druggist sells Cardui.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20

and hundred years hence you can go back and it will be right where you left It, but in the kitchen, thanks to the pre- siding and evil demons in those parts, things are getting ''balled up every min- ute of the day and night
 Perhaps the '.fireless cooker has the power of eliminating such rests and wor- ries and suppressing the three "B's," but in the meantime the old fashioned house. keeper clings steadily and firmly to the kitchen stove with all of it's upsettng drawbacks and undesirable ways of be- having at times-the kind that her mother possessed before her.
 The average woman, worse lucki is not double headed like Janus, the Italian doorways and gateways. beckoning east and west, north and south, at one and the same time
 There are moments when if she had the vigilance of Cerberus, sne must needs Nor some brief instant turn her back upon her task, but when she does she is a "goner,'' or rather the edibles cooking in the stove are.
 In that fraction of time, with the swoop of a Zeppelin, the destructive intent of d dirigible, the three 'B's'' self cooking and rapid firing are in action and the tears of weeping women and the incense of burning viands bear testimony to the ef- fectiveness of their mischief making,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Ole Miss, CT Fool an Her Money is soon-Courted! Yassum!


 three "B's'' in the kitchen" boiling over,' boiling off" and burning
 These are the mischevious and maiign 'demon-ettes'' that play unceasing pranks about the kitchens altar of flame''
 The kitchen imps reduce the amateur cook to despair, and tears, while they drive the professional" to anathema and wrath.
 They are responsible for the fact that cooks from the humblest tea maker to the proudest chef in white linen cap and apron. are as fiery of temper as the to- basoo sauce that adorns the seasoning shelf.
 The three "Bs' are more exasperating than an orphanage of babies, for babies do occa sionally go to sleep and give warn- ing of returning consciousness and their intention of rolling off the bed, by an am- fable "coo" or 8 wild shriek, but the kitchen imps'' are as wakeful as an owl at night, as alert a terrier at a rat hole, and silent as a fish.
 Their favorite instance of assault is when the cooks back is turned That is lnt 1ledIlleSS OI IHeln. "A COOk l1ldN 1dIR over a saucepan of heating milk for an hour, and it will not even consider boiling; no, not so much as by one encoura ging "bubble.' yet let the cook turn her back for even so short time as the hundredth part of a second to reach for a spoon, and Puff F'izzi the Milky Way that be- spreads the heavens is as a speeb con- pared to the overflow of scorch lg liquid that floods the top of the range.
 Guardian angels seem to preside over other parts of the house; you may throw aside duster and lean out of a window for an hour watching a street parade go by, and when you turn around the duster will be right in it's place, and nothing will have occurred to molest it. It will stay right there and await your coming for a century.
 Take your needle, the tiniest sort of ene, and stick it in some piece of material, or leave it in the hem you are sewing on,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

The Woman's club Of Woodlawn met yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the public library and number of additional guests were asked to be present. The table was centered with a tall vase of yellow daffodils and Easter lilies "Ju- venile Courts' was the subject for dis cusson and entertaining papers were given by Mrs Gilbert Clapp, Mrs. c. W. Hall. Mrs. w. D. Morris and Mrs. R. A. Clayton Following the business session, social hour was enjoyed and two- course luncheon, carrying out the yellow and white color schemes was served by the hostesses, including Mrs. $. F. Bass, Mrs. w. T. Blackwell and Mrs. W. o. Hall The extra guests. besides the club members, were Miss Frances Macon, Mrs. O. B. Sparks, Mrs. M. M Wilson, Mrs. F. J. Harris, Mrs. R. F. Lovelady, Mrs. s. G. Barclay, Mis- Jennie Edwards and Mrs. F. o. Sanders.
 MT. Ernest Stockton has returned to St. Paul, Minn., after viist to MT and Mrs Tom Adams of Pratt City.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. w. Hammond have gone to Denver for an extended stay.
 Miss Eliza Little is at home after visit to Mrs. Pearl Cost at Pelham.
 Mrs. William Falls and Miss Lucille Falls have returned to Tuscaloosa after being the guest of Mrs c. E. LolSey at West Pratt.
 MT. J. R. Richardson is spending a few days at Huntsville.
 Miss Louise Wheeler Of Montgomery is the guest of friends in Pratt City.
 The Lady Maccabees Of Nvylam gave an informal dance last evening at the Ma sonic hall. About 50 young folks enjoyed the dancing and at a late hour ices and cake were served.
 MT. and Mrs. J. M. Jones of Cullman are visiting friends in Wylam.
 Miss Ruth Russell has returned from visit to Piper.
 Little Freeda Lance Is i'll at the home of her parents.
 Mrs. Louis Cummings was hostess at luncheon yesterday in East Birmingham Jonquils centered the prettily appointed table and hand painted cards marked the following guests places: A.rs. Mattie Huckabee, Mrs J. c. Thompson. Mrs. J. s. Jewell and Miss Lula Huckabee. MT. and Mrs. J. R. Hayes have named their little daughter Mary Frances. Mrs. Matte Rudifll of Mississippi is the guest of Mrs. w. A. Dawson. Mrs. Julia Silestead and children are visiting friends in Jasper. MT. and Mrs. William Meighan nave named their little son harry Dillon Meighan.
 MT. and Mrs. B. O. Edwards were hosts at dinner last evening at their Aome in Ensley, the occasion being the birthday of the former. The table was adorned with silver vase of white carnations and ferns and St. Patrick flags were used as place cards. A beautiful ..ve-course dinner was served, covers being laid for eight guests.
 The Matrons club met Thursday alter noon with Mrs Samuel King and in the rooms where the guests played five hun dred violets and daffodils were profusely used in decorating. After the game Q buff fet luncheon was served. The members and following extra guests were present: