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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
100, 900, 900 AMERICANS

Reckoning by the increase rate between 1900 and 1910, the census
bureau estimates that the United States will number 1OOO00O00 at 4 p m
April :. Reckoning by percentages, Actuary Mccoy OF the treasury
hnds that by February we shall have l0O0l609O people. and that the
hundred million mark as passed the 9th Or 2Sth Of January.
The census bureau method is conservative 0 a fault. The lS9U-l9N
increment in population was l3372m0; in l900191O it a nearly 10000
600 Any one reckoning the population in 1909 by simply adding nine
tenths OF the growth in the previous, decade would have got a result
100000 to small
Causes that accelerate and retard growth are balanced. Against the
check to immigration in the past five months, set the constant improve
ment in sanitary science and a lowered death-rate. Big eastern cities are
growing faster than ever before from natural causes; the same condition
is noted in other great ceners OF population.
Including Alaska, the continental United States covers a quarter =
the land area OF the New World. 1t is much the best quarter. None OF ii
is tropical and comparatively little is polar. OF the other. large countries
of the continent, only Argentina, Canada and possibly Chill have aceu-
rate census figures. All America outside OF the United States canno
have more than 9O00O00 inhabitants; the number is doubtless smaller
than that. In wealth, commerce and productiveness, the ascendancy y
the United States is overwhelming.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
TOPICS IN BRIEF

General J6fre says he has not read a newspaper since the a started.
Think of what a lot Of hrst-c1ass strategy he has Observation-Disclosures
Star.
A hotel for the unemployed is contemplated in New York. Don't
most New York hotels cater to that class aneady?-C1eveland Plan
Dealer.
Street car companies just wouldn't lower the street car steps any
Democrat
commodities. The eecion-day barrel will continue to be proportioned
according to the emergency-New York World.
People who can't send money to relieve the Belgians because they
don't want ito help the beigerents and prolong the war will have to
think up a new one for the Italian earthquake fund-Wa1 Street Journal
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
IF FORD WHY NOT OTHERS?

If Henry Ford ca supply the European beligerents with 10000
war automobiles i'll two weeks there is no reason to suppose that he
could not build a many for the United States in the same length OF time.
The fact ought to reassure Representative Gardner and other military
alarnists as to on preparedness in me particular. Mr. Ford is not the
only alert and resourceful American manufacturer. Given the time that
it will require the Japanese to eros the Pacific when that great "invasion'
starts, perhaps our gun-makers and cartridge-makers also will be able
to utilize it to supply the pressing needs of defense-New York World.
--oo--
Retrenchment in state expenses often leads to parimony and in
Nevada legislature has started ut to pursue. If 1t is successfully carried
out it means that Nevada has been set back another ten years. By the
present program none will be benefited but a few of the big land and
stock owners, Blu. that is what they want.
The report that the British will have 100000 lei in France by
March is altogether credible. Their country is the only n at wal
which has not yet drawn heavily upon its male population for forces on
the firing line. The training camps At home have been busy preparing j
fresh army. for the spring campaign that for the first time will de
quaely represent o land the military strength of the nation.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
Sacramento Saloon

Only standard goods dispensed a,
the above named place. Concert every
afternoon and evening. Call and mae
yourself at home.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
Information for Travellers
TIN. Of trolley, wmnEioA
Trans Marked 80 ESpresser.
PHILApELpHIA BALTIMoRE 9 wAsHINoTo


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SUBURBAN TROLLEY LINES
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the hour and half ~
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city. as f ~ ~ " D'"s''
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Evening journal., 1915-02-27
LIST OF Pubic SALES.


March - Sale OF stock and farming
implement for John Wharry. az Car
penter Station. Brandywine hundred
o'clock. Stidham and Son. auction
GERS.
March Receivers sale OF real
estate az Court House for Ross and
Son, bankruptcy, c. L. Ward, receiver.
10 o'clock a. nj. Stidham and Son,
auctionccrs.
March Sale OF stock and farm
ing implements for J. y. McCaEer-
ty on the Lobdoll farm. MinQuedale
Home I o'clock p. m. Stidham and
Son. auctioneers
March Sale of the contents Of
a large home from over Washington
street bridge. viii be sold at Std
ham and Son auction store. III East
Fourth street Nearly new goods.
rugs. brass beds. draperies, o'clock
D. m Stdham and Son. auctioncers.
March To- Sale of real estate at
court house for The Equitable Guar
antee and Trust Co. 10 o'clock a. m.
Stidham and Son. auctioneers.
March ll-Sale of real estate at
court house for William r. Lyman.
Twelve properties at IL o'clock a. m.
March 11-Sale of stock and farm
ing implements Tor J. l.. Lamborn and
Son, Wooddale. Del, / o'clock p. m.
Stidham and Son, auctioneers.
March 15-Salo of stock and farm
ing implements for Chandler Mendin-
hall near Prices Corner. / o'clock
p. m. Stidham and Son, auctioneers.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
AGENTS WANTED.

49,
M i MILL PAY NOu SieO TO Dis,
IVY tribute religious literature n your
-comunnity. so days work. Experience not
required. Man on woman Spare time may
b. used. zeiglcr Cos Philadelphia, 20.
fro4i-li.
ID lily SUNDAYS MESSAGE AUTHOR
ID ized-We wili pay you Si2O TO dis
tfibutc it In your ncighborhood Go days
work great opportunity for man OF woman.
Spare time may De used. Particulars and
sample free. Universal Bible House phila.
dolphin. febe7.mar9
A CENTS - SNAPp1FSr HOUSEHOLD
a line ON earth Red hot SELLERS. steady
repcatcrs, 90 PER cent profit 2i0 light.
weight. fast Selling popular priced nccessi
ties. Agents outhi free. Get busy quick
write to-day. postal wll DO American Pro.
ducts Co.. 10i5 American Bldg Cincinnati,
Ohio. fcb27lt.
dtA cENTS-WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY
n Act quick Sell concentrated liquor
extracts for making whisk.cs liquors and
curdials at home. few minutes does the
work makes the genuine article; saves
over so per cent perfectly legitimate; can
he sold anywhere no license required. n
$50 week looks good 60 you get busy.
Tho newest thing out. immense demand, sells
fast coins you money. Small. compact
Garry weeks supply In your pocket Terri
tory going fast just send postal today.
Wen show you how 90 make money quick
~ ni,crsal Import Co., Dept. 200, Cincinnati
sOhio. fcb21-1t
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
IF THIS is YOUR BIRTHDAY
FEBRUARY %.
.

Pisces, the last sign OF the Water
rriplicity of the Zodiac, governs this
birthdate and we find that its love ma
turc is deeply hidden. its affections
loyal and sincere and its nature eX-
tremcly sensitive.
There is doggedness. sometimes
stubbornness of will. but not great
persistence. The ambitions are lofty,
honest. loyal and faithful in the per-
formance of every task. and in his
hands should be placed the control of
large interests. mercantile and linan-
cial.
This person will be found i'm posi-
tions OF trust where honesty is de-
manded.
In the physical plane Of thought this
person will be found following occu-
raticns where travel by water are fa-
Vorcd. In the mental he will be found
doing creative work. inventing, COM
posing. discovering new combinations
of natures forces. In the spiritual he
will be found healing and working
under inspirational guidance.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
LOST AND FOUND.


- 3Icollic answers 90 name Carlo Reward
if returned TO no. lio9 clayton street
febs1-lt.
SATURDAY MORNING. AUTOMO.
- mobile tire. 35Xf. between Edge Moor and
Seventh and Market streets, Wilmington. Re
ward. Call ID. a A. phone. Holly Oak. 2t.W.
feh91..t
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
OLD COINS

y LID COINS WANTED-S5O PAID ron
" 1888 half dollar. no arrows; 50 for
'187s Half S mint 500 for ls9i Dime. s.
mint Many valuable coins circulating
Send now 4c Get our coin circular. May
mean large profits 10 YOU. Numismatic Bank.
Dept 52 IT, Worth. Texas. feb27-lt
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

. ATCHING EGGs-iMMEDIATE DE-
III livery; Sl2l for IS; SO aud 50 per
hundred $50 per thousand; 90 per cent.
fertility guaranteed Hope Farm. Poultry
Department, VIM. r.. Langshan, Mgr P.sO.,
Plant, 10 minutes walk from
3fandywinc Springs. feb23-cod I'm.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
HELP WANTED


n lf0lSANDS GOVERNMENT JOBS
4 open 20 men end women, s65 % $3.50
month. Write FOR ist Franklin Institute
Dept an p. Rochester. n. y ianeq 10 mart
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
REAL EsTATE FOR RENT


Il lGliI ROOM HOUSE. ALL CON
~ Veniences. bath and laundry. Inquire
No. l15 W. Thirtieth st. fe5f9.12f
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
HELp WANTED--FEMALE.


r AD1Es FOR HOME WORK. NOTHING
~ 10 sell 1ic an hour Enclose &c post
ax, Rankin, Dept 50. Hllsalc. l'g
icb 27-lt
I ADlES-SEW AT HOME: GOOD
i pay Send stamp Work sent prepaid
King Mig. Co.. 143l Broadway Now York
CITY fcb21lt.
sT ADiES-FARN $40 DOZEN MAKING
- handkcrchefs, home business; expert
ence Unnecessary mail dime for pattern.
~iusfruciions. Home work, f9s Altoona, Pa.
fcb271t.
JNO EASY PLEASANT C0LoRINC WORK
- ~ homo; good pay. no canvassne, no
experience required. Illustrated particulars
free. Helping Hand Stores. Chicago
fel17lt.
w ANrND--RErfNFD TRUSTWORTHY
woman TO introduce Priscilla Fabrics
ittNcoats Hosiery among personal friends
Good income easily earned Nothing riskrd
Get particulars litzchurlcs. Trenton New
Jersey. fch2O. 27.mar6 49,
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
FARMS FOR RENT.
FARMS FOR SALE.
FARMS FOR SALE

~ -iN
o. acres land, 10 acres in wheat good
meadow, 9 IL miles 90 Wilmington By ma
cadam road. Less than s33 per acre.
Possession.
5s acres 3-i mile 10 Kcnnctt Square, near
trolley and railroad. 14-room stone house.
barn. etc. Possession
Several large farms near Delaware City
and Newark.
IS, i3. AZ, SO and 1l0acre farms near
Centrovile.
acres az Bellevue miles 10 Wilmington
Trolley and railroad. 40 rooms. house bath
heat, electricity barn, poultry house, etc
so fruit trees. asparagus strawberries etc
Nicc shade. Also trade for improved city
property,
Dozens more.
C. INGERSOLL CAUSE
no. stj MARKET STREET
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
ROOMS FOR RENT.

-,
~ WO FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT
No. 307 French st. fcb2I-3t
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
SALESNIEN WANTEi,.

q ALEsMEN WANTED - EXPERIENCE
- unnecessary; easy work. big pay. Write
for large list of openings offering opportuni.
fics 10 earn 500 10 $500 a month. while you
learn Address nearest Office. Dept. $50, Ma
tionnl Salcsmcns Training Association, Chi
cage New York. Kansas City. San Francisco
icb27-lt.
II NPERlENCED SAIESMEN TO CALL
H. or' country store trade. Some driving
NECESSARY Sales backed by strong publicity
campagn Liberal commission basis. with
drawing account 60 statesmen of proven SELL
ing ability ADDRESS, with fun particulars
and references. King Remedy Co. Rochester,
H. febe4.af
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

nOMfS11O AND GENERAL HELP FUR.
~ nished on short notice. lahorers a spe.
ciaity. Delaware Employment Bureau n. W.
Corner Sixth and Tatnall streets. Wilmington
pei. Phone 5000. Hours. 8 A. NJ. to 8
Il, NJ. n.i.f. scbi-1m
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

L OK RENT - DWELLING. FORTY
fourth and Market streets. Good con
d.ton. al conveniei ces: large lot Walter
F.. Powell. No. $50 Market st.
oct3i tues snt-tf
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

EOR RENT-NO. 1915 WEST FOURTH
II street. three story brick dwelling,
ooms and bath. Apply No. 500 North
Broone St. febi6-2wks
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

NJ ICE CLEAN FURNISHED ROOMS rOE
~ light housekeeping reasonable. No.
Ills King street fcb5tf
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
HELP wANTED-MAi.E

..,>--~~----,>~---- -------.~~--4---- .-.>----s'
NO SALESMAN. A PRODUCER.
n Business not affected hy war or money
mnrkci Address MAJ, Evening Journal
i Once icp-f-1t
f oVHRNMEN1 POSITIONS ARE Easy
" 20 get Ny free booklet. Il $50. tells
boo Examinations iu his Siate soon Write
today--NOW. Bari Hopkins. Washington,
t'D G, isni-aw-
,dpD E00ANNUAf1N -- co OPERATE
49, .JUUwiih me evenings at home
---istcrsthing furnished Don't worry about
capital Boyd II Brown. Omaha, Ncbr.
feb27it
xNy ANTFD--A BRIGHT AND ENER
w rciic crrand and Office boy Apply by
raeiicr IN own hand writing. giving age etc
t,tAddrcss B.5 Evening journal omco.
u.s. icb27lt.
VNT ED-COLLECTOR. MAN TO
w make our collections on sixty accounts
m Wilmington monthly on commission basis
i tprcicr man who Is at present employed and
. .rho could attend 10 work in spare time
good compensation. no selling references.
,'l Address W-33 Evening journal once.
4, feb272t
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

ID DOM FOR i,ENT FURNISHED or Us.
IL furnished No s.5 Adams s'-cet.
febiO-iin
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT.
FOR RENT

fOh hENIs
Farm of the late Robert Mccullough. 100
acres. Apply Mrs Robert Mccullough. Guy
cncourt. Del feb 2O-3t.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

II wo FURNISHED. COMMUNICATIONS
roous. Use Of light. heat and telephone
30 1917 West 81 febt3 I'm
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
SITUATION WANTED-MALE

~ OLoRED MAN. EXPERIENCED
~ desires position as house man or chauf
FER No SOC Windsor street. fcb27.8i
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
FOR RENT


Il vk KEN NO. re NORTH FRANKLIN
It street Z rooms bath. two porchns
febs7cod I'm.
+ Or kENT-NO. 2O2i DELAWARE
Hfcnue, ! 1 rooms. hot water heat. an
conNcnionces; also country home at CLAY.
mont IA rooms. an convcnionccs: II acres.
Call Holly Oak 6s.W fehI7.m.ws.Isf
Evening journal., 1915-02-27
WALL PAPERS AT LOWEST PaJoEs

Estimates chcerfully furnished.
ROSIN. JONES & HOLLErr.
SucccssoractS Rosin & Bro.
an Practical Men.
Second and Sh.plcy SITS Phone. if31-W
feb2i-1m.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

II wo ROOMS FoR LIGHT HOUSE
keeping ~ convcniences No IOs
Lombard 81 feh1s.tst
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

- ooMs FOR RENT SUITABLE TOR
- light housekeeping. Apply 40. 70s
Poplar street fobe7.It.
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

L URNisHED OR UNFURNIsHED
rooms, reasonable; ladies preferred No.
NNl lainnll ST. fcb2O-1m
Evening journal., 1915-02-27

II wo UNFINISHED ROOMS. SECOND
hoor' for light housekeeping No tOf
West Twcniy-fourth street fob22-20t
Evening star., 1915-01-29
BRAVERY OF GERMANS LAUDED
Artillerymen Stand Their Ground
Until Blown to Pieces by Russians.

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD. January l2.-Tribute is
paid to the German artillerymen In an
account of a minor incident during the
fighting west of Warsaw.
The Russians were on the defensive.
with the Germans opening up 4 wide
attack on their positions. a German
battery of six guns was moved out
into the open field to shell the Russian
trenches.
Very coolly the German artillery men
went about their work. although they
must have known that We would soon
make it hot for them. Our observers
soon got their range and the third shell
fired from our batteries on the left de-
stroyed three of the German guns, kill
ing fully half of the entire German
force of artillerymen. The others
sought shelter. but quickly returned
and brought the remaining three guns
into action against our trenches again
They had only time to fire two
rounds when another shell from our
battery smashed two more guns, de-
Stroying their crews.
But those artillerymen had been
given their orders. and their bravery
was dauntless. The survivors, after a
| short interval. returned to their sim
gle remaining gun and kept it going
until another Russian shell laid it low
Evening star., 1915-01-29
Programs Observed by Pupils
of Fifth and Sixth Divisions

Rev James H. Taylor of the Central
Presbyterian Church was the principal
speaker at the exercises of the fifth
division. at Central High School this
afternoon. Henry P. Blair, president
Of the board of education. presented
the diplomas. Selden NJ. Ely, supervis-
ing principal of the division, introduced
the speaker.
Devotional exercises were conducted
by Rev. Wilmer P. Johnston OF st.
Paul's NJ. E. Church. Miss Hester Nun
ger sang. Music was also fur
nshed by Prof. W. ]. Oates Orchestra
and q chorus Of tho children. Mrs.
W. S. Torbert had charge OF the mu-
sical program and Miss Atleen Miller
was accompanist.
Dean w. c. Ruediger Of the Teach :
ers' College OF George washington
University was the principal speaker
at the exercises of the sixth division,
at Douglas Memorial Church. Rev. G..
S. Abbott, rector of the Church OF the
Good Shepherd. presented the diplomas.
Devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. W. W. Barnes of the church in
which the exercises were held. Music
was under the direction of Miss c. n.
Burroughs, the accompanist being Miss
Lucy Lynch.
One Of the features was music by
eight pupils playing violins. They
were James Bradley, Lawrence Man
kin, Thomas Hopwood, Irving Smith,
Harry Temps, John Geiger, Louis Dol
phin and Eliot Klawans.
Evening star., 1915-01-29
TOWN NEAR FIGHTING ESCAPES
St. Quentin for Nearly Five Months
Within Sound of Guns.
,ndence Of the Associated Press.

Correspondence OF the Associated EFeSS.
PARIS. January 21.-St. Quentin,
where the British troops made stana
that retarded the German advance and
facilitated Gen. Joffre's strategic re-
treat. has been for nearly five months
within constant sound of the guns
pounding at each other along the
line from Roye to Peronne, but. ac-
cording to news received by under
ground channels, the town has other
war.
Never has the city hall square been
SO animated. The coming and going
of motor cars filled with oIncers is in
cessant as this is the headqua- ters of
some of the big guns of the German
army who are comfortably lodged n
the elegant villas of the Champs-Ely :
sees. Every afternoon officers crowd
the pastry cooks establishments Of
which the animation rivals lie most
popular o'clock teas of Paris Enor-
nous quantities of tea, chocolates and
cakes are requisitioned daily and
among the habitues none have a bet
ter appetite than Prince August Will
liam. the emperor's fourth son, who is
always the center of the most animal
ed group.
The emperor himself made a short
visit to st. Quentin. lodging at the
Hotel Charles Basquin on the Champs
Elysees.
The Bank Lecuyer-Lourinais. The
Cardier Asylum. the Farvacques Pal
ace. the Henri Martin Lyceum and the
Girls Lyceum are constantly filed
with German wounded who are sell
to hospitals further in the rear as ia st
as their condition permits.
Evening star., 1915-01-29
Allan Davis for Formation
of Four "Secret Societies

Four secret societies were adVocat-
ed by Allan Davis, principal of Bust
ness High School. at the class night
exercises of the four-year graduating
members of that school last night. But,
Mr.. Davis explained, they were not eX-
actIv similar to secret societies in the
schools today" They would be: the
independent Order of Sitters, comprised
of pupils who can sit without letting
their chins sink down on their chests; !;
independent Order of Standers. COM
prised of pupils who can stand without
the support of chairs or door jambs; In
dependent Order of Walkers, comprised
of pupils who can walk up stairs with
out pulling themselves up by their
hands on the banisters, and last, the
independent order of Thinkers COM
prsed of pupils who can think for
themselves.
Following the program a dance was
given IN the gymnasium, the chap
eroHs being Miss Rebecca =. Shanlcy,
Miss SibNI i;akcr. DT. c. Merlvether
and II. r. McCawley.
Those who took part III the program
were: Joseph NJ Wise, William f.
Hcrrmann, w. spencer Brenizer, Loury
y. Coe and Misses II. Louise Clark,
Marjorie NJ Johnson. Laura W. Muir
ply and LIra J. Campbell.
Evening star., 1915-01-29
Judge Terrell Addresses
Eleventh Division Pupils

A largo audience was in attendance
this morning at the Lucretia Mott
School to witness the graduating exer-
cises Of the eighth-grade pupils Of the
eleventh division, of which Miss Marion
p Shadd is supervising principal. The
buildings in which there were classes to
be advanced to tho high schools at this
time were the Blanche X. Bruce, NJ
Grant Lucas, principal, and John F.
Slater, Miss A. Z. Thompson, principal
Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook, member
Of the board of education, presided, and
Roscoe c. Bruce, assistant superintend-
ent of colored schools, awarded the GER
tificates. Rev. Walter H. Brooks pro-
nounced the invocation.
The address to the class was delivered
by Judge Robert H. Terrell of the Mu-
nicipal Court of the District of Colum-
bia. Judge Terrell told the graduates
that it seemed to him but a few years
ago when he was a pupil in the public
schools of Washington, just as they
are now. He said, in part:
I'VE must ever be ready to pay just
tribute to the patriotic American peo-
pie for their liberal contribution in en-
erSy, work and money toward the edu-
cation of the negro children. The
dominant class of no country has ever
done much for its peaSantry IN cen
turtles as the white American has done
for the negro in the fifty years of his
freedom. The public school system OF
our country is the pride of it's citizens;
for with all of Americas wonderful ac-
tivities and progress along other lines
thing has done so much to develop
and establish its high civilization as
its common schools.
when the reorganization of society
was set on foot in the southern states
after the wreck and ruin of the civil
war it was the most fortunate thing
that the mighty experiment of training
the former slaves upward toward the
better forms of life should have had
it's beginning in the schoolhouse. 1t is
a long distance in numbers of the col
ored pupils attending school in Wash
ington today from the handful who
started in 1907. when the first school
house for the use Of negro children was
erected here by three colored men
George Bell, Nicholas Franklin and Mo
ses Liverpool. The records of the ma
tionai bureau of education show that in
1877 in the common schools Of the six
teen former slave states and the Dis.
trict of Columbia there were enrolled
571.506 colored pupils. In the year
1910 there were 1,77s,3o3 colored pupils
in this same section taught by 33,74s
teachers"
supt. E. L. Thurston also spoke
Prof. Kelly Miller. dean of the Col
legc of Arts and Sciences of Howard
University. presented to each graduate