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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

of course, we all know the old
truism that Nature abhors a vacuum
and we dismiss the idea without ap-
plying it in any personal way to our
own lives. But If vacuum is abhor-
rent in science and all the "ologies"
and "isms" of book and laboratory
life, it is equally so in the vast field of
humanity. There is nothing that is
more unnatural and harder to endure
than a life that is based on nothing
and filled with nothing.
The Woodworking folk who must
grab for their very needs have no
right to be half as sorry for them
selves as they are for the poor crea-
lures who have to struggle to fill their
empty lives. Even If all ones work
does not bring in enough money to
buy warm clothing and good food and
proper housing, there is q certain ele-
ment of fight and planning an inter-
esting gambling chance" to make the
life of a worker varied and free from
monotony. And in the montony of an
empty life' there is a very painful
kind of misery, of which LIES busy
workers are mercifully ignorant.
The sufferers from "empty lives"
may be divided into several classes.
First of all one thinks of the society
woman, who, having no main inter-
est, fills up her existence with all
sorts of fads and fancies. The work.
er envies the idler when she sees her
lolling in her limousine on the ave-
nue.. It is true that the butterfly" is
probably sheltered and protected from
all of life's realities, but how is a
grown up woman to content herself
with froth and frivol and toys when
life in the very nature of things is
filled with big primal facts and neces-
sites?
Beside the society woman there are
other sufferers from a vacuum in life.
There is the girl of the middle classes,
who sits quietly at home and permits
her father to do the wage earning
and her mother to do the housework.
1t never occurs to her that the days
she gets through somehow" might
be far more interesting IL they were
filled quite full of real things instead
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
ADD FINISHING TOUCHES
TO PARKLAND SLOPES

Finishing touches to the rough
"hll" work on the River Front en-
bankment south of Paxton street were
added Saturday by big gang of men
under the supervision of Park Com
missioner NJ. Harvey Taylor.
All Saturday morning the big dump
wagons from the Second street sub
way job hauled loads of earth to the
section where the workmen spread it
over the slopes. BY noon this end of
the Improvement work was practically
completed.
The results of the filling in of the
park slopes between Paxton street and
Iron alley are readily observable now;
the park strip in the extreme lower
end of the city has been broadened
until 1t slopes abruptly but uniformly
to the River Wall. Grass seed will be
sown there in the Spring.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
WHITE BROADcLoTH AND SERGE

The Dry Goods Economist says that
during the last few weeks a number of
suits of white broadcloth and of gabar-
and in the smart tea rooms of this city.
These suits were handsomely trimmed
with fur, were very striking in appear
anee, and caused considerable comment.
For winter resort wear many white
suits have been ordered in gabardines,
in serges and in poplins. The majority of
these are trimmed with white braid
however, touches of black are effec-
lively used, and black and white lin
ings are also employed with good eff
feet, thus carrying out the black and
white combination idea which is also
expected to be very smart during the
coming season
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
FINISHING FRONT STREET PIPE

BY the middle of this week Con-
tractor Millard f. Saul expects to
add the finishing touches to the Front
street pipe line job. The new water
mains have been extended to within
a few feet of Paxton street and the
contractor and gang of sixty or
more men are now closing up the ex-
cavations.
Cold weather. snow and rain and
some old and nearly forgotten sewers
which crossed the pipe lines right of
way at certain points, delayed the
work from time to time but generally
speaking Mr.. Saul made remarkable
progress on the job.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
ECZEMA ALL OVER
SISTERS HEAD
Back Of Neck and Both Sides Face.
Lost Hair, Two Cakes Cuticura
Soap and One Box Cuticura 0int,
ment Healed in Two Months.

P. o. Box 73, Allison P. o., Pa.-"My
sister was very badly troubled with eczema
all over her head. the back of her neck and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
DULL, SPLITTING,
SICK HEADACHE
DR.. James Headache Powders
relieve at once-10 cents a
package.

You take DIR. James Headache
Powder and in just a few moments
your head clears and all neuralgia and
pain fades away. It's the quickest
and surest relief for headache, wheth-
er dull, throbbing, splitting or nerve
racking. Send someone to the drug
store and get dime package now.
Quit suffering-its so needless. Be
sure you get DR.. James Headache
Powders-then there will be no disap-
pointment.-AdvertI
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
TO IRON HANDKERCHIEFs

When ironing handkerchiefs begin
by ironing the middle. If you iron the
edges first the middle will swell and
make the handkerchief very difficult to
iron and fold properly.
Always test the heat of the iron on a
piece of rag or paper before ironing
handkerchiefs, as being thin they
scorch very easily
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
Cumberland Valley Railroad
TIME TABLE
In Eject May "a. 1914.

IHAINo ItdNO IIdIIISUUIB-
For Winchester and MartinsburR ..
500, '7:50 a. m. "::40 p. m.
For Hagerstown. Chambersburg. Car
Isle, Mechanlcsburg and intermediats =
stations at 5:03. 1850. s11:53 a. m
s3:40, 5:32, '7:40, s11:00 D. IN. '
Additional trains for Carlisle ana
Mechanicsburg at s:4S a. m. 2:is, s:aS.
$3.50. $3.50 a. m.
For Dillsburg at 5:03, s7:bo ana
s11:ba a m. 2:1S, s3:4o. 5:32 and s:ss
D. IN.
Sunday. II. A RIDDLE,
~. II. ToNGE. q. p, L
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11

: {but also her neck and face. Later they be-
came large sores. Her hair was all plastered
to her head. She always wore a little hood.
'She used salves, but without success.
A doctor recommended Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. She used two cakes of Cuticura
Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment
which completely healed her head and face
In less than two months, after six months Of
torture" (Signed) Miss Mary M. Nagg,
September II, 1914.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept. T, Bos-
ton" Sold throughout the world.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
PIPE CAUSES FIRE

A $40 fire was caused about noon yes
terday at the home of Daniel Schoff-
stall. 1917 North Second street when a
lighted pipe was upset on a table by a
roomer. The fire was eXtinguished by
Policeman George Fetrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-01-11
SANITARY HOSPITAL CLOSED

The city sanitary hospital is closed
again after the discharge, on Saturday
who was confined several weeits q or
with mild case of smallpox.
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
DR.. j. F. SMILEY IS
named MODERATOR
West Church Pastor Chosen
by New Castle Presbytery
TO Succeed Mr.. Candee
METHODIST ASKS
FOR ADMISSION

The Rev. t. Franklin Smiley, pas
tor OF West Presbyterian Church of
this city was elected moderator yes
terday afternoon at the opening ses-
sion of the ninetieth stated meeting
OF the Presbytery of New Castle in
session al Middletown.
l.. w. Gunby. OF Salisbury, Md, was
chosen vice-moderator and the Rev.
r. L. Biddle. OF Ocean City, and J. r.
Bittlc. OF Delaware City. we're elec-
ter temporary clerks. The Rev. J. r..
Milligan. d. d.. of 81. Georges. was
reelected stated clerk and treasure
for four years.
The session was opened with pray
or by former Moderator Thomas S.
Armentrout Of Montchanin. The
Rev Charles l.. Candee. moderator.
was unable to be present because of
Illness.
Tho roll call showed the churches
Of the Prosbytery to be well repre-
sentcd
The Rev. Joel Russell Caar. OF the
Maryland Annual Conference OF the
Methodist Protestant Church. was re-
ceived by letter into the Presbytery,
subject TO the examination i'm theology
and poity. II was reported that he
had successfully passed the exami-
nation.
The Rev. J. l.. Rushbridge. ID. d., Of
Delaware City, was relieved Of the
chairmanship of the committee on
colleges because OF in health.
John J. Hayes. of Central Church.
this city. was elected 10 the commit
tee on home missions and sustcnation,
TO take the place of DR.. David Stewart,
of New Castle. deceased.
! II was decided TO hold an adjourned
meeting in West Presbyterian Church.
On May II, TO examine candidates for
the ministry.
The following committees were APP
! pointed:
Bills and Oyertures-Thc Revs r. II.
! Huffman. William Crawford and Elder
Frank Mccoy
Judicial The Revs. J n. Crawford
) p. Eggart and Elder Frank shep.
pard. .
Leave Of Absence The Rev. r. II
Hoover, Adrian Van Oycran and Elder
". S. Evans
AZ 730 o'clock last evening thcrl
was a church service when there WA
a sermon delivered by the Rev. S
Beattie Wylie OF New Castle. in plac
Of retiring moderator the Rev
Charles l.. Candee His text was
"Then We Shall Know. If We Follow
on 10 knowfthe Lord" There was mu
sic by the choir
The homes OF the people OF Middle
town have been thrown open to IN,
visiting clergy and laymon. Dinner
and supper arc served In the churcn
The visitors haze been made thor.
ouehly welcome.
Considerable business was trans.
acted at today's sessions. There were
1 reports by various committees. There
will be an election OF four commits
Continued on Page Is.
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
COURT DIVORCES
L YEAR OLD WIFE
Married Four Years, Young
Woman Says Husband
Forced Her to Work
DECRESS FOR
OTHER COUPLES
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, April 20.-At the
opening of the April term of the Kent
County Court here yesterday, with
Chief Justice James Pennewill and
Associate Judges Boyce and Conrad,
the entire morning session was taken
up in hearing divorce cases, four
cases were heard and DEGREES nisi be-
ing granted in each case. The cases
heard and grounds for divorce we're
as follows
Rachel Kemp VS.. Roy Kemp. ex-
treme cruelty.
Elva C. Wilson VS.. George f. Will
son. bigamy.
Clifford H. Richards VS.. Lillian B.
Richards, desertion.
Samuel Sapp VS.. Virdie L. Sapp.
Statutory grounds. z
In the Kemp case, il was brought
out that the petitioner, who is II
years old, had been married nearly
four years, she said she had been ILL
treated on several occasions, and
that shortly after her marriage, her
husband had hired her out" to a
farmer.
The court appointed w. d. Drys-
dale a court bailiff to succeed Henry
L. Smith.
Raymond Cunningham, young
man from New Castle county, who
had been arrested in Smyrna, charged
with carrying concealed a deadly
weapon, while passing through that
town in an automobile. was paroled
on his own recognizance.
The Grand Jury returned the fol-
lowing true bills:
Wesley Shockley. carrying conceal
ed. deadly weapon; plea, not guilty.
Harry Potter. assault and battery I;
plea, not guilty
Herman Tibbett and Edward Jack
son. white boys. larceny; plea as to
Tibbett only, guilty.
William Hill. carrying concealed a
deadly weapon; plea. not guilty.
Daniel Holiday, unlawfully selling
spirituous liquors; plea. not guilty.
Minnie Loatman selling intoxicat-
Ing liquors. plea. not guilty.
Herbert Brookes. white. two indict.
ments, larceny; plea. not guilty.
BY an order of tho Court. Burton
Townsend, white man. who was com
mitted 10 the State Insane Hospital al
Fsrnhurst last October. will be re
moved from the State Hospital 10 the
Kent County Almshousc. where he
win be given chance 10 work
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
English FORCES
MOVE TO RETAKE
LITTLE BELGIUM
Allies in New Advance Push
Back German Lines
Near Lille
FOES MAIN line
is NOW Threatened
BY ED. l.. KEEN.

United Press Staff Correspondent.
LONDON. April 20 The British
spring drive" in France and Belgium
is now a reality. From point near
the sea in Belgium TO the vicinity
Of Lille the British troops are forcing
the German ontrenched line back. Tho
centre of the attack is to the east OF
lpres and the main strength of tho
British force is believed here to ex-
tend northward beyond Pilken.
1t is accepted here that the present
movement. referred TO in the oficial
reports as important" Is the begin
ming Of the attempt to reclaim
Belgium from the Germans. There
has been much criticism Of tho British
war Office for the failure to concen-
trate its efforts on Belgian territory
because OF the large number OF Bel
gian refugees now In England. and it
Is thought here that the general stair
has finally decided at least to test out
the strength OF the German lines.
incidentally should the movement
succeed, the main German lines OF
communication will be threatened,
which will be OF great assistance to
General Joafrc in the movement be-
gun by the French Communicating
chief
While the British arc forcing the
fighting on the extreme northwest
OF the long battle line. the French are
also very active at the other extrem-
ity, in Alsace, whore the drive toward
the Rhine Is gaining impetus every
day. The weather. conditions have
materially improved and the high
ways and fields are again in such
shape that movements OF artillery are
possible.
The British losses are admittedly
very heavy because OF the necessity
of attacking heavily entrenchcd posi-
tions. II Is not expected that there
will be any prolonged lulls from now
on. but that the fighting will increase
In intensity as the fresh units now
being placed in position. arc brought
/ into action.
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
FLAGS
HONOR DR.. MARSHALL
EmblemS Lowered on Della
ware College and State
Armory Buildings
WILMINGTONIANS TO
ATTEND THE FUNERAL

Many Wilmingtonians will attend
the funeral OF Dr. George w. Mar
shall in Milford tomorrow at noon
He was well known in this city and
had many close friends in Whining
ton and New Castle county. Ser
vices will be held at his late home.
No. 112 West Front street, Milford
at 1890 o'clock, after the arrival Of
the morning trains.
Out Of respect TO DR.. Marshall for
years a trustee of Delaware College.
the college flag is al half mast and
Will remain so until after the flu
neral DR.. Marshall was the second
Oldest trustee OF the college in point
of service he having been appointed
TO the board In 1885. DR.. H. G.. NJ.
Kollock, the oldest member was ap-
pointed in 1882. He was also an
alumnus of Delaware.
DR.. Samuel c. Mitchell. Dean T..
Laurence Smith and Dean Winifred J..
Robinson, of the Women's College.
we're appointed a committee at the
Delaware College faculty meeting
yesterday afternoon to attend the
funeral.
Officers of the First Infantry, Or
ganized Militia of Delaware. will wear
a badge of mourning for thirty days
as a result of the death of DR.. Mar
shall, who was a former colonel of
the regiment, and the flag will float
at half-mast over the armory build
ings for a similar period.
This order was issued by Colonel
Theodore Townsend last night:
April l9, 1915.
General Orders. No. 3.
l. The commanding officer announ-
ces with regret the death Of Colonel
George w. Marshall. retired. which
occurred at his home in Milford, Sun
day, April is, 1915.
Colonel Marshall served in the mill
tary service OF the state of Delaware
as captain, Company B, 1st Delaware
Infantry. from March 4, 1880. until
December 10. 1887, when he was COM
missioned Lieutenant Colonel, in
which capacity he served until De
cemher "a, 1888. when he was com
missioned Colonel OF the regiment
rendering his resignation on Februar,
49, 1905, and his name was PLACED
upon the roll Of retired officers b,
General Orders, No. Al, A. C. o.. Apri
"a. 1919.
Colonel Marshall was actively inter
ested in the organization Of the or
I ganized militia of Delaware. and rem
dered valuable service in that con
nection.
?. The usual badge of mourninl
will be worn by all officers Of this
regiment for period of thirty days
BY order of Colonel Townsend,
c. NJ Dillon,
Captain. 1st Delaware Infantry. Adult
ant.
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
Peace OVERTURES.
FAR FROM MINDS
Of ALLIES NOW
Will Not Listen to Proposal
While Chance of Crush
ing Germany is Good
COL. House Will
50 Inform WASHINGTON
BY WILLIAM pHILlP sTMMs

United Press Stan Correspondent.
PARIS. April 2O.-"This is no time
even TO suggest peace talk. stoppage
of the war at this time would benefit
only Germany. The allies have as
sumcd the task of crushing prussian
militarism and must refuse to be de
verted from that task"
That is the word given Colonel H. M.
House personal friend and observer
for President Wilson. who is now in
this city Because OF tho various stor-
les in circulation coupling the Texas
Now York financiar with a real peace
mission, high official OF the govern
ment visited him today II was de-
sired 10 prevent embarrassment and
the visit was unofficial. But the posi-
tion Of the allies was made very plain.
In blunt but very courteous lam
guage, Colonel House was told that
II he desired TO initiate a movement
this was not the time Such a mis-
sion was worse than useless. Any
real or attempted movement 10 end
the war with German troops holding
the long line through French terri
tory and Belgium would give Ger
many too great an advantage. And
Colonel House was told that France
could view only with disiavor the
initiation of a movement for Ger
many's benefit
The allies are now prepared. he
was told, with men. money and am
munition, to continue the war until
Germany is completely defeated The
countries are united on the necessity
of continuation 10 Ultimate victory
The allies daily are growing strong
er while Germany daily is growinl
weaker. Any attempt by the Unite,
States 10 bring about peace now woul,
be regarded by Fronchmen. so Col
onel House was informed. as an un
( fiiendly act on the part Of Ameri
I cans.
I II Is understood that Colonel Hous
viii communicate the substance o
the statement presented 10 him {,
/ President Wilson at Washington.
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
NO FIGHT OVER
CLUB presidency
Newark New Century Club
Has Only One Candidate
for Place

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWAR Del, April 20.-Tbe con-
test for president OF the New Century
Club was practically settled yesterday,
when at the meeting OF the club Mrs. J..
i'earce Cam withdrew from the contest.
This leaves Mrs. Harry Hayward the
only nominee. as tho other five members
who were nominated last week had pre-
viously withdrawn. The election takes
place next Monday.
Harry Townsend. colored, buyer OF
rags and old clothes, was arrested here
on Saturday, charged with carrying
concealed a revolver Magistrate LOvett
held him under $500 bail for court.
William Whiteman and Leedon Har-
rigan, arrested Saturday night charged
with being drunk and disorderly, were
fined So and costs by Magistrate Lovett.
william Shelton. of North College
avenue has returned from the Wills
Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, where he
was operated on for a growth on his
right eye.
Robert Gregson, an employe Of the
Thomas wall paper factory was hit
back of the head with a piece of iron
thrown by another omploye as the
workmen were leaving the factory
yesterday afternoon. Frederick Reed.
oolored. was arrested later charged
with throwing the iron and was held
for a hearing tonight.
For the purpose Of making a sur
vey of the state TO determine what
would be possible in home and school
garden work under the local condi-
tions, W. H. Randall, specialist in
that line from the United States Blu
reau of Education spent last week
In Delaware.
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
FLASHES FROM THE WAR
GrRNANS nEyl rREycH ADYlvcTs.

m.W.tS. April a--s'1a wireless tAe United yrsss
Through say7iie i3 Ihst ,h Germans ssiaAea posi-
ons heretofore ibs French Of Avroour
French Aave nasa decided sanu Hartanrs-
vcerkopf were ieaiarea German oaeln report
issued today The report
-1ae eer~.~ sappias ssacEs. IN The champssne rsr7H
have been renewec ech anach II tss Arsuun7. noEt.
o. -Four DC rars Res Between no Nr4 and aiosee
ony isolated ar,nsry arc 81 progress French attack
near qirey has broken down vear croz a.. carmas the GER
have entered ue n5' main position West Of A'rt
court the Germans lave reccurisd TAD ass- Of
Emser and Nenl iH tho vossss French aaeA on ssesor
Heights has failed rhs German advance a. Haranns0ai-
erpp pmed 100 metres rhe atasron en- the eastern
battle gront IS uneianeat7
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
STABBED. BUT She
WOULD FORGIVE ASSAILANT

"He did nothing but stab me in the
shoulder, and ] don't want anything
done to him." said Elizabeth Lambert,
colored, in City Court today when
William H. Brice, also colored. was
arraigned on the charge Of assault and
battery on her. The stabbing took
place In a house in the neighborhood
of Third and Tatnall streets. at mid
night last night. The woman said
she did not know why Brice stabbed
her or with what.
After the stabbing the woman went
into the street and cried murder. ="
Brice was arrested. and a penknife,
showing a bloody blade, was found on
him.
In order that the case may be fully
investigated it was continued until
Friday, and Brice held jim $500 bail.
The wound in the woman's shoulder
bled profusely and was dressed at the
Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
CHARGES AeANsT POLIcEMEN.

Considerable business will come be-
fore the Board of Police Commission
ers at their meeting this afternoon.
The most important matter will be
the hearing of charges against Pa
trolmen Washington, Donlon, Sheehy
and Biscoe. The first two named Of
ficers are charged with conduct un-
becoming an officer. while the last
two are charged with being late in
their report.
There arc at present three vacan-
cies in the police department which
the commission may fill this after
noon. One of them is the vacancy
caused by the dismissal of Patrolman
Reeder The other two are caused
by the promotion of Sergeants Key
ser and Devenish. the two men nomi
mated for the places several days ago
not having met all the requirement.
of the department
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
DOVER TO ASSESS AUTOS
FOR School PURPOSES
srecIal Do ME EvENING JOURNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del. April 2O.-Dover's
Board of Education has elected James
A. Kerlin assessor OF school tax for
the public schools for the present year
and has also given him Instructions to
assess all automobiles for school pur-
poses. This is the first time that an
attempt has been made to assess auto
mobiles and the outcome will be look
ed forward to with interest, from tho
hundred or more owners OF automo-
biles in Dover.
A representative OF the Davy Tree
Expert Company of Kent, Ohio. was
in Dover yesterday looking after sew
eral of Dover's old trees. with the view
OF giving them treatment.
Evening journal., 1915-04-20
REDS DENOUNCE
SUNDAY, ANDFIRE
SWEEPS THE HALL
Emma Goldman Prefers Per-
ditiOn TO Association in
Heaven With Trail
Hitters"
EVANGELIST Is Held
UP TO RIDICULE
Rr The United Press.


PATTERSON. y. j.. April 20.--Dcvout
followers Of Billy Sunday profcssed to
see signs of divine vengeance in the
destruction early today of a hall in
which the baseball evangelist and his
work had been held up to ridicue
Emma Goldman, "high priestess" of
anarchy, addressed the anti-Sunday
meeting.
She ridiculcd Sunday, according to po-
lice who attended the meeting, and bur
lesqued his actions on the rostrum, end
ing with the exclamation; III all those
people ] saw in Sundays tabernacle last
night are going to heaven, then | want
70 20 to hell"
A few moments after Miss Goldman
and her followers left. the building burst
into flames. Firemon had little success
in combating the blaze and the struc-
turc was destroyed at loss of $4,000.
The police said an anarchist probably
dropped a cigarette.