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Evening journal., 1915-02-20
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MEGARY SAFE NEARs END.

Megary's February furniture sale is
drawing to a close There remains
but five more days in which the pub
lie can avail itself of the reductions
offered by this well-known house.
These reductions range from 10 to so
per cent. and a large and selected
stock of furniture. floor coverings.
draperies and chinaware is offered
from which TO make selections. The
early spring stocks arc arriving. fill
ing up the gaps caused by the heavy
February selling. thus affording the
purchaser the opportunity of purchas-
ing the very latest designs at Zebra
AIRY sale prices.
Among the offerings at greatly re-
duced prices are new furniture for the
diningroom, bedroom. living room and
library furniture, new floor coverings
for spring and summer seasons. new
spring draperies and awning mater
ials. new chinaware, both imported
and domestic
The firm will hold all purchases for
later delivery TO suit the buyers con-
venience.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
COALE.ELLICOTT.

In First Presbyterian Church last
night Miss Helen Madeline Coale.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r.
Coalo. of No. 23Q West Seventeenth
street and Samuel NJ Ellicott. were
married by the Rev j. Ross stone
sifcr.
Following the service. which was
largely attended. a reception was held
al the brides home, at which large
number of guests were present Fol
lowing the reception. the newly mar
ried couple left for a wedding tour in
the South. They left on tho ll.O1
train, and at the station were met by
their many friends, who gave them a
good send off. This included the
throwing of rice, old shoes, etc
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and was attended by her
sister. Mrs r. H. Waye. as matron OF
honor. Miss Ida Turner. a cousin
attended as maid of honor; the Misses
Ethyle Patchen. of Kennett Square
Pa. and Eunico Hayes, of Reybold
Del. as bridesmaids, while little
Sarah r. Thompson. of Philadelphia
acted as flower girl. Warren S. Eli
colt was best man. while the Messrs
r. Il. Waye. Arthur Siemen and Vic
tor Jones. of Middletown, were
ushers.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
GOLDEY COLLEGE ALUMNI
At VALENTINE day SOCIAL

At the meeting of the Alumni AS
sociation of Goldey College last night
in the college rooms announcement
was made Of the Goldey Alumni Night
to be given at the Garrick Theatre
on April 13 and IA. Plans concern
ing the founding of a scholarship
fund also were discussed. As chair
man of the committee making prelimi-
nary plans for the celebrating of the
twenty-hfth anniversary of the asso-
citation next fall. II. p. Warrington
reported progress.
At the conclusion of the business
session a delightful musical and lit
erary program was presented follow
ing which refreshments were served.
Those who took part in the program
included Miss Bedwell, who played
a piano solo, Miss Catherine Jackson
who gave a vocal solo, Miss Betty
Bartenslager who also sang a solo,
Mrs. McVey who recited and Miss
Crawford who sang. The Goldey Col
lege song was enthusiastically sung
by all present following which a So
cial hour prevailed. The games play
ed and the decorations were sugges-
/ tive of the Valentine season, nun
dreds of hearts being strung around
the room and the game of Hearts
being played. Refreshments con-
sisting OF heart-shaped cakes and can
dies were served. Nock's orchestra
furnished music for the dancing
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
LOVEJOY ASKS SUPPORT
FOR Child LABOR Bill

A letter concerning the Palmer-Owen
Child Labor bill has been received by
the members of the National Child labor
Committee of this city from Owen r.
Loveioy general secretary in which he
asks for further cooperation. Mr. Love
joy will be remembered as the man who
recently addressed large audience inI
the New Century Club ON the subject OF
child labor. In his letter Mr.. Loveioy
says;
'~ihe majority by which the House of
Representatives passed the bill last Mon.
day was much larger than we had dared
to hope il would be-" writes Mr. Love
JOY, "but this is only the first step. The
final step depends on you
"Only one in seven of 276 Repre-
sentatives voting on the bill opposed
it. and we believe that two reasons
why the bill is meeting with popular
favor are: /. That moro than 1O0.-
600 children will Immediately be af-
fected by it; 2. That the standards
which il proposes for these children
have already been adopted by the
majority of the States. Forty-throe
Oidith nave a At-9 tul illNli III Adi-
tories and q of these apply il without
legal exemptions. Thirty-four States
have forbidden night work by chill
dren under 16. Thirty-two States and
the Federal Government have by
statute recognized the S-hour day as
suitable for adults, (although only 10
have applied IL to all children un-
der 16) Only l6 of the important
mining States have a 16-year limit. or
higher, for underground work in
mines. but those l6 States employ
| two-thirds of the mine workers Of
! the entire country
"lhc bill is now before the Interstate
| Commerce Commission of the Senate,
! from whom we expect favorable re.
port The fate OF the bill before The
senate itself is more uncertain. and al
who have not already written TO thcu
senators are urged to do SO without
delay"
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
LANDLORD Gets BLACK
EYE FROM Tenant IN ROW

In City Court today details were
given about a lively dispute between
Jacob A. Melvin. No. 521 East Ninth
street. and George Foster. a tenant Of
his house at 1905 Kirkwood street
Melvin had a BLACK and blue" eye.
which ho said had been given him by
Foster when he called at the house
He said Foster started an argument
about the wall paper being greasy.
and when he left Foster followed him
and assaulted him. and beside "bruis-
ing" his eye, tore his overcoat. Foster
declared Melvin attacked him first
and that tho dispute was also over
the notice he had given OF moving.
III, said he had given notice on Fobru-
ary 2. while Melvin claimed he was
not given legal notice and would look
for rent until March %. Foster said
Melvin had started the trouble by
seizing hold Of him and later tried
to choke him.
The case was continued until next
Friday so witnesses of the affair could
be summoned.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
Senior Literary society
OF HIGH School resumes

Students of the last year Of the
Wilmington High School had the first
Senior Literary Society meeting yes
terday afternoon in the auditorium Of
the school. Francis p, Proctor. presi-
dent of the June 1915 class, presiding.
While the society existed in the school
several years ago. it had to be dis
continued and Il was not until last
year that the society was reorganized
due to the efforts Of Professor Frank
lin Jones. head Of the English de.
partment of the High School The ar
ranging Of the programs and the
actual governing Of the society is
done by student committees, while
Professor Jones is supervising
An important feature IS the weekly
review prepared by the students. Il
will serve as the weekly paper of the
senior class. relating happenings OF
interest in general and humorous oc-
currences I'm particular. Public speak
ing and debating are expected 10 play
an important role. AS a whole, the
society purposed to bring out tho
literary talents OF the scholars and
develop them
Miss Altman. Miss Stuart and Mr.
Craig gave impromptu speeches, after
which the meeting adjourned. The
committees in charge are as follows
Review Rudolph stu
art. chairman; Rebecca Altman. Lii
lian Bugless and Nellie Campbell.
Program Edward s.
Cannon. chairman; Katherine Me.
graw. Mildred McCardle and James
MorfOrd
Music Committee-John Thoms, Jr.
chairman: Earle +. Plumley. p War.
den, Irene Lenderman and Mildred
Carter
Harlan Palmatory was appointed
critic for the coming month.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
W.C.T.U. AGAIN HONORS
MEMORY OF FOUNDER

The meeting of the Wilmington
W. c. r. U. yesterday afternoon at
headquarters. No. loo West Eighth
street, was marked by a memorial
service to the heavenly birthday Of
Miss Frances willard. which was cele-
brated all over the world yesterday.
A special program, including music
and readings, was presented ~ tic 's;S's
conclusion of the business session.
During the business session an.
nouncoment was made of rummaee
sale TO be held for the boifeift- 81 -tfrd
county union on Febrary "A and 25
at headquarters. Reports read in
cludcd the treasurers which stated
that there was "A balance OF S27 In the
treasury and of the l.. l.. T. work,
which was given by Miss Maude Gay
nor. An interesting talk was given
by Mrs. Mary b. Donnell, of Newark,
president of the New Castle County
Union. on the general work OF the
county. Il was also announced that
Mrs Mary Harris Armor, of Georgia,
would be i'm the county March 1924
Following the business session The
special memorial program was present
eds Miss Sophie Preston sang two solos
aud Mrs. Patterson led in prayer. A
paper ON the Life of Frances Willard
was presented by Mrs Massey. and a
paper of "rhc Going Home of Mis-.
Willard" was read by Mrs. Fannie Il;
Joseph.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
TEST NoN.sINKABLE ROAT.

A non-sinkable boat, which repre-
sents the work of life time and the
expenditure of $4,000, was given a
test in the Christiana river above
French street wharf yesterday. The
craft is known as the government-im-
proved life boat of Oliver Roland In
gersol. II was built by Thomas c.
Mum. at the foot of Commerce street.
and was given trial at self-righting
and self-bailing.
The tests were witnessed by a large
crowd Of interested spectators and
were under the direction of Colonel
A. L. Smith. Depot Quartermaster, Of
New York. and Marine Expert w. II.
Williams. of the Depot Quartermaster
Department
The test was not a success. for
while the boat bailed itself in the re-
quired time, it failed TO right itself
after being capsized.
The test was witnessed by Mrs. In
gersoll, widow Of the inventor, who
has been in personal charge of the
construction of the life craft with the
governments addition to the origi-
nal invention.
Following some changes another
test will be made before presenting
the boat to the government for ap-
prOval.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20

After an illness Of two weeks
George w. Jackson. ~ years old. died
at the residence Of his son, David X.
Jackson. No SO Taylor street. last
night Although Mr.. Jackson's last
Illness was short, he had a Fremont
ton OF the end and wrote the an
nounccment of his own death. with
the exception OF the date of death. and
gavc it TO his wife with instructions
TO have IT printed I'm THE EVENING
JOURNAL after his death.
The announcement as written by
Mr.. Jackson, follows.
George Washington Jackson,
Sr. one of our best known citi-
zens, died at the residence of his
son, David x. Jackson, No. 80
Taylor street. in this city, Fcbru-
airy 10. 1915.
George was born In this city
June %. lS43. and had lived here
all his life. He was a soldier IN
the Civil War, and carried on the
bill posting and bell ringing busi-
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
SWEET LAVENDER.

Next week the play presented. COM
mencing on Tuesday evening. will be
sweet Lavender" This is counted
one of the prettiest shows ever writ
ten and IL is one which will perfect
ly ft the stock company. There viii
be a new plan tried at The Playhouse
next week. Each Friday night here
after will be amateur night. and on
that occasion amateurs will be given
an opportunity TO contest for prizes.
the selection Of the winners being
determined by the applause of the
audience. Gold prizes will be offered
TO the contestants and they may enter
their names by leaving them at the
box Office at any time previous TO the
performance on Amateur Night n
lis expected this will prove an inter
Csting geature.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
At THE MAJESTIC.

Gaby Deslys, the clever little dancer
that danced her way into prominence
in a night and was the favorite of the
crown heads OF Europe as well as
the uncrowned heads OF America. is
being seen In picture play at the Ma
jestic today. She deserves all the
credit given her. for she Is a dancer
of extraordinary ability. and the audi
ence seemed pleased from the various
comments made on the Him. Her
dancing partner and Miss Deslys exc
cuted some remarkably clever dane
ing steps as well as the great Apache
dance. which took Paris by storm
Many will remember the great craze
for Gaby Deslys millinery a few years
ago. and the picture shows her in
some of her most striking costumes
and hats, which represent a small
fortune. but Miss Deslys wears them
becomingly and her acting is very
realistic.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
OPERA COMPANY COMING

Il is announced that tie san Carlo
Grand Opera Company ON its appear
ancc here ON March 10 and 20 will pre-
sent Lucia de lammermoor' on Friday
night: "1alcs from Holman" Saturday
matinee; aida" ON saturday night. The
appearance of this company will be a
treat 10 lovers of grand opera and it Is
proposed 10 arrange for special cXcur-
sions from towns within reach of Viii
mington for these performances. The
company is undoubtedly the best grand
opera company travelling and contains a
number OF wcll-known artists on its roll
II has been many years since COM
pany of this character has appeared in
Wilmington. and il is expected the at.
tendance will be unusually large, as II
is an event Of more than ordinary impor
tancc.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
TO Relate Stories
FROM BATTLE front
E. B. Robinette, Fresh From
Europe, Will Deliver
Address Here
IN INTEREST
OF WAR RELIEF

On the evening of February %, Ed
ward B. Robinette will give an in
formal talk in the parlors of the
Clayton House. Mr.. Robinette was
sent abroad by the people of Phile-
dolphia TO see that the shiploads Of
fcodstuifs sent by them reached their
destination and were properly dis
tribured He was the first American
sent abroad upon such an orrand. He
has many Interesting incidents to re-
late
The Smyrna Circle sent in 20 hos
pital garments. All these donations
from the out-of-town Red Cross Aid
Societies are much appreciated This
work has been started recently in
Newark with Mrs. Charles B. Evans
in charge. in Georgetown. where Miss
Julia G. Burton is local chairman.
The registered nurses group met
Friday at Mrs. Joseph BancrOft's and
spent the afternoon making several
kinds of bandages and folding sur
gical gauze pads. This circle re-
grets the departure of one of the
members. Miss Duncan, superintend-
cnt OF the Delaware Hospital, for
active work in the war zone. Their
best wishes go with her as she ac-
cCpts this honor of being chosen one
of the nurses to 90 with this Cana
dian field ambulance corps. and hope
to have her with them again when
the war is over.
Contributions to the Red Cross
War Relief Committee through the
knitting committee
Miss Helen $. Garrett. Mrs. Char.
lotte FELTON, and Miss Sarah Hether-
ton ! pair wristlets, 1 helmet.
scarfs and abdominal bands: Miss
Asplin and Miss Lakin, Rochester
Mimi. scarfs and 1 pair wristlets
a friend, l pair wristlets; Mrs +. I
Warner. / scarf; Miss Tyson. pail
socks; Mrs. Oscar Jackson. 2 scarfs
Miss r. Helms Rochester, Mimi,
scarf; Mrs. Richardson, Georgetown
Del, pair wristlets, mufiiers,
pairs knit children's stockings anC
one child's sweater Mrs. Kirhus.
pair pajamas and abdominal bands
Mrs. Alfred Elliott, / pair wristlets
Mrs. Winder Laird. / pair socks
Mrs. Speakman, 1 pair wristlets anl
baby's caps; Mrs Frances B. Han
son. / scarf; Mrs L. NJ. Hopes, Jr
] scarf; Mrs. and Miss Kinsman,
scarfs and pair socks; Mrs. Stirling
scarf; Mrs. Walter Butler, l scarf
Mrs. J. Gawthrop, pairs wristlets.
Other contributions follow:
Nine night shirts, pair pajamas
9 bGthrobes, Smyrna War Relic
Committee; "T" bandages, Z many
tailed bandages, 8 sling bandages
Westminster Church League: 1 utilit
bag, Miss Hawkins; / baby sacqus
Mrs. John Bancroft.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
G. W. Jackson, Sr., Feeling Presence
Of Death, Writes, Then Passes Away

ness from 1876 to 1896 He has
hunted for and found Lib lost
children who had straycd from
home, white and cOlorod, IN warm
and cold weather without charge.
lie leaves a widow, three sons
and two daughters He was
member of the General Philip
Sheridan Post, G. A. r.
Mr.. Jackson's father started the
first hill-posting business in this city
in 1853 and his son succeeded him.
He was town bellman for many years
before the police department was so
we'll organized and in addition to
crying sales and other Important
events also sought children who
might be lost. as told by HIMSELF He
was active until two weeks ago
Mr.. jackson was we'll known TO
all the older residents Of the city and
was the personal friend of most OF
them.
The funeral will be held on Tues
day afternoon. with interment in
Rivervicw cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
AT THE GARRICK.

An elaborate array of talent has
been booked for the Garrick Theatre
next week, making it one of the most
interesting offerings Of the season. It
is also a big scenic offering. several
Of the acts requiring special scenic
outfits. which they carry with them.
Jesse l.. Lasky's musical eXtrava-
ganza, "In Clownland.' will be ono
of the features. ind it is sure to make
big hit There are fifteen people
in the company and they are assisted
by twelve trained collie dogs. which
appear in a ballet The girls arc
magniiicently costumed and the act is
staged with great olaborateness. The
music was especially written for this
act. and it Is quite tuneful.
II. Bart McHughs pirate Dream,
musical comedy, will be given by a
clever company, headed by Miss Flo
Bert There are fifteen in the com.
pany and il is a lively crowd. who
are first seen in library and next on
the deck of a captured ship. There
is plenty of music and lots of fun.
Ada and Charles Latham. who made
lot of friends at the Garrick last
season in "Me and Dave" viii be
here i'm their new comedy playlet.
"Nohody's Kid" an interesting por-
trayal of East Side life in New York.
Morrissey and Hackett, a musical
comedy team. have an act that is
largely their own creation and as they
are very clever it is not hard to inn
agne the result The magnetic mis-
chief makers" Newhoff and Phelps.
will be seen in an interesting comedy
sketch entitled "In Care of General
Delivery" which has lots of fun and
clever acting. The bill is especial
" ennd all the MaV ihrnngh
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
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Try Musterole. Sec How Quickly It
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hNltNtNs
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Doctors end nurses use MUSTEROLE
and recommend it TO their patients.
They will gladly toll you what relief
it gives from Sore Throat Bronchitis
Group. Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia
Congestion. Pleurisy, Rheumatism. Lum-
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Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles, Bruises
Chilblans, Frosted Feet, Colds of the
Chest (it often prevents Pneumonia).
At your druggists. in 25c and 5Oc
jars and special large hospital size
for $3.50.
Pc sure You get the genuine MUS.
TEROLE. Refuse limitations what
You ask for. The Musterole Company
Clcvcnnl Ohio.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
FUNERAL OF ". ". DAVIES.

The funeral of William W. Davies.
who died on Tuesday at Ardmore, Pa.
was held from his late residence, No.
800 East Fourth street this afternoon.
Services were in charge Of Delaware
Tribe. No /, Improved o. r. NJ. the
Rev. George White Dawson, pastor of
Asbury NJ T.. Church officiating.
Members of the Delaware Saenger-
bund sang several selections. Inter-
ment was made in Riverview Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
DARED ARREST, HE cor 1T.

Representative Albert f. Vaughan
last night ordered the arrest Of George
e. Bell. colored, for begging on the
street. but in City Court this morn
ing asked that he be discharged
"This man" Mr.. Vaughan said. "an-
noyed me by asking for money and
threatened to have him arrested. He
dared me to do it and / showed him
: would"
The man was let go.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
REPEAT CANTATA.

The clever little Christmas cantata
entitled. Santa Claus in Japan"
which has been given successfully by
the Happy Workers Missionary Band
OF West Presbyterian Church will De
repeated this afternoon at the New
Odd Fellows Hall, Tenth and King
streets It will be a benefit perform
ance, and all funds realized will be
turned over to the Baird Memorial
Mission, the charitable department OF
the church.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
HAYMAKERS ELEVT.

Haymakers. No. 1-2 last night re-
ceiycd fifty-two candidates. Tho cleo
tion of officers resulted as follows:
Past chief haymaker. Ralph Martin;
chief haymaker, II. Sedgwick: assist
ant chief haymaker. Solomon Geller;
overseer. II. Herbert Hirzel; guard of
the barnyard. Charles Schechinger: (:
guard of the hayloft. John c. Went
zell; horn blower. Henry Matthew
son: boss driver. J.. Wiedemann. The
next meeting will be held March 10.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
Attractions at The Theatres

star attraction at The Playhouse,
February 22. are now on sale.
"The Beauty shop" is three act
musical comedy in which Hitchcock
as DR.. Budd. a beauty specialist, is
said to have met with unusual sue
cess. al least that was the verdict New
York and Chicago placed on the piece,
which is the work of Claiming Pol
lock, Rennold Wolf and Charles j.
Gebest.
THE Beauty Shop" company prin-
cipals and chorus. is an exceptionally
large one, numbering, as II does, up
ward of one hundred people. and
comes here complete. just as present
ed for many months at the Astor The
atre. New York
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.

At the meeting of the executive com.
mittcc OF the Su- ny School Associa
ton of Wilmington and vicinity held
last night in Central Presbyterian
Church, it was decided TO hold the next
meeting IN Epworth NJ 4. Church on
Thursday evening, April ].
IL was announced that James Shining
ton. superintendent of the Sunday
school of Twcnty-ninth Street NJ r.
Church. in Philadelphia, of which church
,hc Rev. j. d. c. Hanna, a former vii
uingtouian, is now pastor, would be
present to deliver an address ON Evan.
eelism.n
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
CHARGED WITH SLAsHING.

Sadie Johnson. colored. was charged
in City Court today with cutting John
Brockston. of No. 412 West Front
street. over the eye with a razor early
this morning That the defendant
could have time to get a lawyer Judge
Churchman adjourned the case until
Wednesday. and held her in $500 bail.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
MAsONs GO TO ALEXANpRIA.

The Washington Memorial Associa.
ton will meet in Alexandria. Va, on
Monday. Delaware will be represent
ed at the meeting by Edward G. Walls.
OF Smyrna, representative-elect from
the Grand Lodge of Delaware, A. F..
and A. NJ. and Grand Priest Alexan-
der J. Taylor. Royal Arch Masons.
and Thomas J. Day. They party leave
for Alexandria this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
JACKSON BALKs on RETURN.

Detective Frank w. Mccoy was
notified today that Edward Jackson
who is under arrest at Jessup's Cut,
Md, refuses TO come to Delaware
without requisition papers. Jackson
is wanted by the local police on a
charge of larceny.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
At THE VICTORIA.

Today's interesting and instructive
feature at the Victoria viii be
Money by James Keane. The man
agement begs TO announce that owing
TO the success Of the first anniversary
week and numerous requests of pa
irons. the engagement of Fritz Ullrich
violinist. has been extended. The spe-
cial musical programs have proven
highly entertaining and attract large
audiences.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20

II came in red pimples. They
were dry and left his face
scaly. AT times he would dig
his face. Rest he couldn't
get tin just so tired out he
would fall asleep.
81 used different drugs
and salves and found they
didno good. Nothing did any
good. Finally I sent for a
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
NON.SUPPORT CASE CONTINUED.

Henry Biddle. charged with non
support, failed to appear in City
Court today when his case was called
AS his wife also was absent. Judge
Churchman directed that subpoenas
be issued for them to appear next
Saturday.
Evening journal., 1915-02-20
COUNTY AUTO AGAIN DISABLED.

The members of the Levy Court who
went 10 Blackbird yesterday had their
own troubles before they got home
last night The county automobile
broke down near Cooch's Bridge and
another car he'd TO go out and haul i1
to this city.