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Evening journal., 1916-04-24
AT THE VICTORIA.

The Victoria Theatre opens the
weeks attraction with the strong Gold
Rooster offering, "The WOman's Law
and with pleasure the local screen en-
thusiasts will greet the dramatic IA
vorite. Florence Reed, known as we'll
for her wonderful work in New
York" and AT Bay" The story OF
THE Woman's Law" is something out
Of the ordinary. and leads one 10 be-
lieve that the future will bring forth
many surprises in flmdom, for
the trend now seems to be toward
psychological problem plays, always
in favor with thinking folk. The
unique plot OF the production deals
with an aphasia victim, who, unex-
pectingly, becomes the hero OF the
plot. He is found on a bench in a
lonely spot In the big city, suffering
from this baffling malady. and II is
there that the wife OF the murderer
takes him to her home. seeing in him
her husbands double. the husband
meanwhile fleeing. AS an added mas
ter attraction the screen favorite,
Francis Y. Bushman. will appear in a
typical feature play. and there will
be the popular Hearst Vitagraph News
Pictorial for today and tomorrow.
THE Woman's Law" and the Bush
mans special will be shown at the Vic
torial today, tomorrow and Wednes-
day.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
employers silent ON
CLOSED SHOP ORDERS

Contractors and builders who were
seen today declined to say what ac-
ton would be taken by them in re-
gard TO the edict of the Building
Trades Council that after May /
union men would not be allowed TO
work with non-union men. which
means that there will be no open
shop conditions in the building
trades. hereafter. A number of the
contractors employ all union men
and these. Of course, will not be ef-
fected by the new rule.
A number Of builders have been
attending the meetings held at the
Hotel DUPONT in the interests Of the
open shop.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24

good and hope every suffering woman
win give them a trial."-Mrs. ANNA
KELLY. 10 Chestnut Street. Burling-
ton, Wis.
The many convincing testimonials con-
stantly published in the newspapers
ought to beproof enough to women who
suffer from those distressing ills pecu-
liar to their sex that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the medicine
they need.
This good old root and herb remedy
has proved unequalled for these dread
full ills; it contains what is needed TO
restore woman's health and strength.
If there is any popularity in
your case requiring special adj
vice, write the Lydia l.. Pink
ham Medicine Co. (cOnfidential),
Lynn, Mass, for free advice.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
MAY POSTPONE REPUBLICAN
State COMMITTEE Meeting

A meeting Of the new Republican
State Committee has been called for
Wednesday in this city 70
elect a new state chairman and
secretary. Former Governor 5.
5. PsnnewiU. General A. r. Benson
and j. A. Hirons, of Dover. members
of the committee who were i'm this city
this morning said they desired the
meeting set for a date later than We'd
nesday, as they and some other mem
bers of the committee desire to attend
the funeral Of Colonel A. B. Conner on
Wednesday. Mr.. Pennewill. Mr. Ben
son and Mr.. Hirons, when questioned
by reporter, said their visit to Will
mington today was on private bust
ness matters and not for a political
conference.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
ENGLAND REPLIES TO
j. S. BLOCKADE NOTE
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON. April 24.-British
Ambassador Spring-Rice today deliv-
cred to Secretary Lansing. England's
reply to the American note protest
ing against the alleged illegal block
ade. II is understood that French
Ambassador Jusserand also trans
mited note from his government
stating that France is in agreement
with England
The British note. il is understood
Is refusal to acknowledge justice
in the American argument and a con-
teniion that the British blockade
conforms 10 recognized international
law. Precedents laid down by IN,
United States In the blockade OF tn,
Confederacy during the Civil Wal
are contained in the British argu.
ment.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
Delaware FIRE TRUCK
RUNS UP ON Sidewalk

In running out Ninth street this
morning the driver OF the Delaware
Fire Company truck. got too close
to the curb near Jefferson street,
where some street repairing is be-
ing done and the big machine went
up on the sidewalk II run for a
shore distance on the pavement
breaking an awning post and a wa
ter pipe
The accident caused considerable
excitement At the fire company'a
house, 1t was stated that no damage
was done 10 the truck. The ma
chine was out on a trial or prac-
tice run.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
find ROBBERS VICTIM
UNCONSCIOUS ON ROAD

With his head badly lacerated.
Swithin Jones. a resident OF Richard
son Park. was found along Maryland
avenue. this side of Richardson Park
early this morning. He was uncon-
scious and was rushed to the Della
ware Hospital, where il required hfty-
one stitches to close the wounds IN
his head.
Constable William Tinsman, OF
Richardson Park. is working on the
case. At the place where Jones was
found Tinsman found a blood-covered
brick and a little distance away he
found Jones' wallet. turned inside out,
giving every evidence that Jones had
been attacked.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
TWO MORE SMALLPOX VICTIMS.

With the discovery OF two new
cases of smallpox i'm this city yester-
day the Health Board has now under
quarantine fully dozen houses.
where fourteen smallpox patients
have been found. The new patients
are George r. Nickerson and William
Brady. colored. living in "The Hun
dred House" a colored apartment in
East Sixteenth street. The men were
removed to the emergency hospital
and the proper precautions taken to
prevent the spread Of the disease.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
CONSUMERS LEAGUE MEETING.

The annual meeting OF the Della
ware Consumers League will be
held tomorrow afternoon in the New
Century Club. The business session
will be featured by the election OF
officers and reports Of committee
chairmen. Following the transac-
tion Of business an address on THE
Inside OF Label Work" will be given
by Miss Louise Cornell. label secre-
tary for the National Consumers
League.
Two interesting exhibits will also
be held in connection with tOmor-
row afternoons meeting. One will
show work produced under sweat
shop conditions and the other will
show work from a local store that
has been produced under sanitary
conditions and on which the Con-
sumers' League label is placed.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
POWDER PLANT FOREMAN
HAS BOTH Lees CUT OFF

Joseph Sloblnsh a boss over labor
ers at plant No. 2 at Carney Point.
fell off a train at Broad street cross
ing. Pennsgrove, az noon today and
the car wheels cut of both his legs
below the knee. lie had boarded the
train as il left the powder plant
Howard Hunt, of this city. who was
nearby. took pieces of rope and made
a tourniquet about each leg of Slob.
linski, TO prevent the loss of blood.
The injured man was treated at the
Carney Point plant hospital and viii
be removed to a Wilmington hospital
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
SYLVAN DELL OFF LINE.

The sidewhccl steamboat Sylvan Dell
which has been running in the service oi
the Dime Line Steamboat Company. be
tween this city, Fenton Beach. Deer
Water Point and Pennsville, has dis
continued service and will resume hcr
trips in the ferry service between Phila.
delphia and Gloucester. With the de-
parture Of the Sylvan Dell. the En-
deavor will make one extra run between
the several points.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
PAnEREMSkI. PIANIST.

It is to the great Polish actress,
Helena Modjeska. that the world owes
Paderewsh, the pianist After sew
eral years OF teaching I'm the Warsaw
Conservatory, at starvation wages,
putting in his spare time at compost
ton. he had gone 10 Berlin to study
theory and composition. Then at the
age of "A, he decided to take up a pi-
anists career that he had dropped
eight years previously and went TO
Vienna to study with his countryman,
Leschetitsd For over a year he
worked in Vienna, spending an aver
age Of eighteen hours day at his in
strument and playing practically moth
ing but scales. His money gave out
and he accepted a position In the
Strassburg Conservatory. He was so
tired and discouraged he made up his
mind definitely to abandon the piano
when, on one fortunate day. he met
Modjeska. He played for her and so
impressed was she with his work that
she fairly drove him back to Vienna
TO continue his studies. A year later
the world heard of this wonderful
new pianist Paderewsh viii be al
The Playhouse Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
AT THE PICKMICK.

Twenty Years Ago" is the title Of
the third installment OF The Red Cir
Gle. az the pickwick today As an
added attraction. Little Mary Pick
ford. the screen idol. will be offered
in an excellent dramatic presentation.
Tomorrow. the eleventh episode of the
famous Graft" series will be shown
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
TO CHECK SpFEpFRs.

The Levy Court at its meeting tomor-
row may take up the question Of ap-
pointing special officers for the rural
hundreds TO stop excessive speeding on
the county roads by automobiles.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
BOY FALLS FROM BICYCLE.

Charles Haywood, Of No. SIS Wash
ington street while riding n bicycle
along the Concord pike Yesterday morn
ing, fell from the machine, cutting his
face. lie was removed 10 the Delaware
Hospital in passing automobile and to
day he was able 20 return 10 his home.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
'"'-' """h HEADACHE
Rub Musterole on Forehead
and Temples

A headache remedy without the dam
gers of headache medicine" Relieves
headache and that miserable feeling
from cold or congestion. And II acts at
once MUSTEROLE is a clean. white
ointment made with oil of mustard. Bet
rer than mustard plaster and does not
blister. Used only externally, and in no
way can affect stomach and heart, as
some internal medicines do
Best for Sore Throat, Bronchitis,
Group, Stiff Neck. Asthma, Neuralgia.
Congestion, Pleurisy, Rheumatism. Lum-
bago, all Pains and Aches OF the Back
or Joints. Sprains, Soye Muscles. Bruis-
es, Chilblains, Frosted Feet. Colds OF the
Chest (it often prevents Pneumonia).
At your druggists, in 2sc and SOC Jars
and special large hospital size for $3.50
BE sure you get the genuine MUS.
TEROLE. Refuse imitations-get what
you ask for. The Musterole Company
Cleveland. Ohio.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
PERSONALS.

Miss Ella +. Todd of Newark spent
the weekend at Atlantic City.
Miss Florence B. Sharp spent the
weekend at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Sharp and Miss
Adaline Sharp spent Easter with Mrs.
Edward MIllin of PiaOco. Pa.
Norman +. Smith spent the week
end at Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
DON'T USE CLIPS on MAIL.

Postmaster James J. English re-
ceived word this morning from the
postmaster generals office. Washing
ton. ID c., stating that the use OF
clips on advertising matter in the
mails Is being discouraged by the
postal authorities. The clips, IL is
said, come loose and the matter which
is being handled is lost.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
MAY BRIDGE PENNsY TRACKS.

In order to do away with the grade
crossing at Edge Moor, plans are un-
der consideration by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company TO build a bridge
across the tracks at that location. For
a number of years this project has
been discussed but heretofore no steps
have been taken to build the bridge.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24

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Evening journal., 1916-04-24
DELAWARE HOSPITAL CASES.

Among the patients treated at the
Delaware Hospital today were; Francis
Cont. lip cut; Mrs. Rose Derive, No.
1874 Market street. leg cut; Arthur
Sharp, Landenburg, Pa, arm brokeni
George jackson. finger cut. and Michael
Glynn, cut over ear.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
AGED MAN HURT RY Dali.

Frank Hickman. aged go years. fell
in front Of No. PIP West Fourth
street this morning. cutting a deep
cash in his had. He was removed
to the Delaware Hospital in the po-
lice patrol. IL was said that his con-
dition was not serious.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
10 RRFAK nr0Ir TIE

Members of LenaDe and Manitou
Tribes. Red Men. who are tied in the
Red Mems Quot League. will play at
their hall in Shipley street near Sixth
street. this evening.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
REMOVING OLD FRIDGE

Since putting into service OF the
new Third street bridge. work has
been rapidly going on in tearing down
the OLE Third street wooden bridge.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
AFrERNooN coMpANY.

Mr. and Mrs. John Wright. of No
1923 Pleasant street. entertained a
number OF friends at their home yes
terday. A most enjoyable time was
spent
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
FIREMEN PLAN SMOKER,

The Washington Trip Association
will give a smoker tomorrow night in
the hall. Fourth and King streets
tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
HlGH LosEs FIRsT eAME.

Wilmington High School opened its
baseball season on Saturday with Bal
timore Polytechnic, losing to an S 10
Il scOrp The score.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
GRANT LETTERS on ESTATE.

Letters OF administration have been
granted on the estate of Annie G.
Stidham TO Harry ]. Stidham.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
TO MAURICE-KING OF THE
DANCE.

I rave about his beauty.
I'm wild about his fame.
And even though he's married.
/ adore him just the same.
His eyes are even brighter.
Than the twinkling stars above;
And his voice is even softer
Than the cooling turtle dove.
He's the greatest ballroom dancer,
The world has even seen.
And in England was commanded
To dance for King and Queen.
I call him lmperatOr Rex,
Though just Maurice is his name,
And his graceful dancing partner.
Miss Walton. is his dame.
Her gowns are made by Lucille,
Her hats built by Tape,
But the gods themselves have wrougf
Monsieu Maurice Mouvet.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
PAINS IN SIDE
And BACK
How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and
How She was Cured.

Burlington, Wis.-'T was very irreg-
ular, and had pains in my side and back.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
Score By Innings.

W. II. S. .......1 0 o 2 o 0 3 0 O-6
Polys .........4 OO.2 90 O-S
Summary: Struck out. by Snyder 3;
by Kenrich s. Bases on balls, off Sny.
der / oil Kenrich s.
Evening journal., 1916-04-24
POEM TO MAURICE AWAITS.
Dancer At The PLAYHOUSE.

Poetry for Easter. blossoming forth
on the missions Of Easter cards which
everyone in Wilmington has been re-
ceiving from friends. has an infec-
tious spirit l.. +. Alleman. the man
ager OF The Playhouse. received this
morning by special messenger. the
following sonnet, entitled. ITO Maur-
ice -unsigned-with the request that
IL be given to Mr.. Maurice, the draw
ing-rOom dancer and matinee idol,
upon his arrival in Wilmington, where
he and Miss florence Walton are to
give a special matinee next saturday,
April 20.
Mr.. Alleman. who has a sense OF
humor not usually on the list OF man
agerial virtues. passes on the verse
as a choice love lyric, and suggest that
if the young lady poetess happens to
read these lines and will ask FOR him
after the Maurice and Walton matinee
on Saturday. he will see to Il that
she has back-stage glimpse OF her
adorned one.
II happens that Maurice has a pen
chant for verse-and here is tip for
any OF the young ladies who would
like TO see their poetic efforts in
print.
The ANONYMOUS sonnet follows.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-15

10 charges OF aggravated assault
on Edward Tracey and common
assault ON Mrs. Tracey
According TO the complainants
who had been but "a day or two
married, the farmers came 10 their
home. stripped. tarred and covered
Tracey with chair and tied Mrs
Tracey TO post In a barn. where
she could see her husband being
subjected 10 indignity.
The farmers are all from West
Zorra neighborhood They declar'
ed they acted an they did only In
fun
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HUBBY, no, SAYS
he WILL BE GOOD

HEMSTEhD, NJ. ", Dec. 49,.
On the promise OF J. Lubet.
sLy. no years old. that he
would curb his "quarrelsom-
disposition" his wife, Pauline,
rs. consented to take him back.
After 80 years o. married life.
they quarrcled and both ap.
poared before Justice Walter
Jones for divorce.
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"MEANEST MAN"
ROBS NEWSIE

The latest candidate for the title
OF "Moanest Man In the World"
rides IN an auto and holds up news
taking their pennies NJ the
point OF "A revolver
Paul Newton. 10. Sia + Highland
drive. was warned not To make a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-15

while In rage over do
nestle dispute. and then drove
all night about the neighborlng
In hls automobile with him be
fore committing suicide, has
gradually been brought TO
light since the bodies Of the
two were found.
Seefeldt, II appears. shot his
wife with n shotgun. lie scrubbed
the floor OF tho porch. which was
as "A result OF the
crime. took his wife's body and
buried IL in his farmyard. and then
returned 10 his house and got sup,
per for a husking crew which was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-15

working for him
After supper he exhumed the
body. placed II in his automobile.
and started his grewsome wander.
ings. He drove all night, passing
thru Britt and Thompson, and
stopping for gasoline at Britt
He finally stopped at the road.
side. between Wesley and Titonka,
and shot himself.
The two were buried In the same
grave.
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q y. m Thursday
The boy was selling papers ut
broadway and John ~ The fellow
drove M 20 the curb In "A roadster.
called the newsboy. stuck the gun
In hts ribs ana told him 10 come
thru"
After taking paul's 40 cents he
drove away.
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DEAD BODY OF
Wife IS TAKEN
ON AUTO TRIP

ALTOONA, Iowa. Dec. Is
The story Of how Melvin See
feldt. elderly farmer living
near Wesley, killed his wife
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An Eastern genius has discover.
I'd n method OF taking the ink of
newspapers Now every reader
can be his own censor
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THEY HAD TO
PAY FOR FUN
ON NEWLYWED

WOODSTOCK. Ont. Canada
l'ee' le,-Seven well-known Young
farmers we're fined total OF SOL
ana costs, when they pleaded guilty
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Milk, large cans. DC
Beans, ? cans ................15
20c Asparagus only ...........1Jc
loo Pineapple. only ..........1Oc
25c Pineapple. 3 cans SOC
25c Peaches. 3 cans soc
Tomatoe Sauce, cans......15c
Tomatoes, 3 cans ...,..........2
Soap. 10 bars ....,.............2
Ivory Soap. bars. ...........2Jc
Starch. per Pkge. ...............7c
Chocolate, per pound. .'.......,.2O zoe
Crisco .................. Soc
Oats, 6 pounds ................ 25c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-12-15

The first yesrs Of man must
make provision for the last-John-
son.
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Toilet Paper 3 rolls ...........tOc
Coffee. Hills Red Can. ......... Soc
Tea, Blue Ribbon .....,,...,....i3
Macaroni, 4 pkgs .....,.......2 Jc
Lima Beans. 3 pounds. ..,.,.2jc
Yellow Corn Meal, sack. .,..15c
10 pounds Best Flour. .........lOc
zoe bottle Del Monte Catsup.
25c bottle Snyder's Catsup. ....1Sr
25c Pkg. CLOVIS Waffle Flour, only
35c Bottle Maple Syrup for only
Il TSSC
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Arizona republican., 1916-07-01

penniless. Ten weeks at $1O00 per week was spread before him on the condition that he make good.
 The opening night found the theater half filled and the manager depressed. sulky and morose. MT. Moran walked to the front of the stage smiling and with courage intended to force success. He greeted with frosty sence-a tense, ominous silence that brought crash of pain. Not single hand was clapped MT Moran fought hard the hardest fight of his life it Out of the deep stiffness of the vast house there arose voice. It cried:
 Why don't you fight Jack Dillon first?"
 Mir Morans theatrical career ended with its beginning. The curtain came down the ten weeks Sl 900 a week
 T never heard of Jack Dillon before that" said MT. Moran, recently, but right there made up my mind that if l met him I would make him pay.
 Mir. Dillon did not pay not because the statute of limitations had against the debt but, perhaps, because as single nhabitant of the city of Indian apolis he did feel bound the entire municipal obligation to Mir. Moran His contention sustained by his fists, his ability, and lastly, by the referee
Arizona republican., 1916-07-01

parture of Paul and Silas from Thes- but simply prudence and in accord ance with the specific directions of Christ (Mat 10: 23). The church di6 not go to pieces upon his departure q Thes. l: 3-6 nor did Paul lose his interest in the converts he left behind him q Thes. ?: IS, 19; 3: l, ?, SD. As soon as Paul and Silas reached Berea, they at once began preaching again and to the Jews at that no matter how Paul and Silas might be treated in one place, the next town they struck they went at preaching again (cf. l Thes. ,: ?; Ac. 14: SD. No one ever had better patent to nobility than these Bereans: their no bility is seen in two things CD They received the Word with all readiness of mind they had a hunger for the Word of God (cf Job g: F: Jer. 15: IS; ch. ,: 4D. They opened their mouths wide to receive it: come peo- pie receive the truth when you com pei them to, real lovers of the truth are hungry for it. Thus received it brings salvation and blessing (Jas. 1: 21: I Peter ?: ? Woe to the one who does not receive it C Tines. 7: 10-12). @ They searched Cor eX- amined) the Scriptures daily whether these things were so" They wanted to be sure that they had the mind of God about it and the Scriptures were the final authority They were model Bible students: CD They studied the Scriptures "as the Word of God" @ They examined them" no superficial scurrying over them. (3) They were systematic and regular in their study they examined the Scriptures daily. (4 They studied with a definite pur- pose and that the highest, to find out the truth about Christ, to find if the things Paul and Silas taught about | Him were so." They did not waste
 their time in the examination of cu-
 rious theories about the human au- ! thorship of the various books Of the i old Testament. No they studied Wha' 1 the Scriptures had to teach about the | Christ so il is recorded 'therefort many of them believed Pauls con
 verts in Berea were of all classes
 many society women and many mer
 were included in the number. bu Paul was not allowed to preach m
 hindered. the Devil always raises dlf
 ficnlty when anything real is doing
 but the persecution only served t
 spread the gospel and to take Paul L l Athens