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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-08-19
BRlNSLET MOORE

incredulty. He was beginning to enlarge
still further on the peculiar difficulties of
dealing with boy-nature, when the arrival of
a fresh group of guests demanded his atten-
ton, and with an apology he hurried off to
greet them.
Here" continued Rao, "is the simplest
of all possible problems: a thief to be
selected out of very limited number of
NATURALIZATION, think DR.. Searson
said The time, place, and manner of the
robbery are all known-the articles are we'll
defined and easily recognizable. And the
culprit is a mere youth-a lad who, even if,
as our excitable pedagogue hints, he has
been guilty of similar small pilferings on
former occasions, can hardly yet be really
sufficiently expert in deception to hide his
wrongdoing effectively.
"And yet this learned Doctor of Laws,
who is supposed to be sufficiently clever to
be intrusted with the training of your boys,
is so absolutely blind that he can only con-
fess his helplessness and lock up the whole
form. Bah! he is not fit for his work, this
Doctor of yours"
Chanler's criticism of our host was grow
ing so uncompimentary that my sister
feared lest people round about might over
hear it-particularly as the appearance of
our Hindu friend in his gorgeous native
costume was attracting everybody's notice.
She therefore endeavored to change the
subject by an attempt to interest him IN the
game we were watching.
But I could see that, all through, his
attention was divided. Again and again,
he returned to the subject of DR.. Searson' S
stupidity and injustice And, as I moved
away to greet some friends whom recog-
nized on the other side of the ground,
heard him declare emphatically:
II shall not perform tonight unless those
poor boys are allowed to be present"
Ineed not describe in detail the events o.
the day. 1t passed off much as such Speech
Days do. The cricket match ended a:
usual in big victory for the school; tht
Old Boys, summoned from office and count
ing-house and law-court, were hopelessly
defeated by these youngsters who still' en-
joyed the advantage of daily play and con
slant practise together. The tea which fol
lowed on the lawn was the usual scramble
in which one had either to starve or else Il
run the risks to middle-aged digestion in
volved in the consumption of any rich cake
within ones reach.
1t was during the Greek play that m,
sister called my attention to the fact tina
the boys of the Fifth Form were presen
after all. | had noticed at tea that Cissi
was in confidential communication with Dl
Searson, and had sufficient belief in m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-08-19

sisters powers of persuasion to guess that if
she took the matter in hand, the Doctors
somewhat hasty decree would probably be
revised. Her whispered communication
now proved that my anticipation had been
justified.
az persuaded DR.. Searson to let them
comet seemed such shame to exclude
the whole lot like that But he is a very
obstinate man, and for quite long time he
absolutely refused to go backon his decision.
1t was only when I enlisted the services of
Mrs. Searson, and made the question a
matter of personal favor to myself, that
between US we at last persuaded him to
relent."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-08-19

It was therefore arranged that Chanler
Rao should come down by the first train
after lunch, and that my sister and should
motor round by the station, pick him up
there, and take him on with US to the school.
Explained all this to Rao before left town,
and particularly impressed upon him the
desirability Of limiting his apparatus as
much as possible, as the motor-car accom-
mediation was necessarily restricted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-08-19

7 was my sister who was
responsible for Chanler
RAGS enga cement at
Highclif Moor School.
She burst into my con-
sulting room one morning
in July in her usual
breathless fashion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
NOT A BIT LIKE A VAMPIRE"
is THE REAL LOUISE GLAUM

Louise Glaum. the girl who appears
at the Queen Friday and Saturday. Is
a totally different person from Louise
Glaum. the actress. Such a state
ment may appear an absurdity to
many who have been gripped by Miss
Glaum's sinister characterizations In
Triangle plays, but II is a fact that
none who know this vampire OF the
screen" will deny.
For nearly two years Miss Glaum
has been appearing under the Thomas
II. Ince banner, and each OF her per-
formances has been that OF the adven-
turess-the type commonly known as
a vampire" but more clearly defined
as a sensual daughter Of idolatry. And
vet, strange as IL may seem, she is IN
private life. the meekest, humblest
and most docle being OF the femin-
inc contingent at the studios. She
radiates childlke innocence, and
without indicating affectation gives
the impression that she has not YET
graduated from the shy and unObtrus'
i've class.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
Second WARRANT IS
OUT FOR ONE BAKER
-Four Others Charged With
Selling Short Weight
Bread Waive Hearing
CASES WILL BE HEARD
IN COUNTY COURT

Having had a charge of selling bread
in loaves Weighing less than one
pound against him postponed in Mag
istrate Broman's court last night
until tomorrow evening. another war
rant against Jerry A. Moynihan. a
a baker. was issued this morning, on
a similar charge. This will also be
heard tomorrow evening. when Will
liam ]. Mcknight, inspector OF
weights and measures, will be the
principal witness.
Before Magistrate Broman last
night. representatives OF four baking
concerns. in addition to Mr.. Moynihan,
were charged with selling short
weight loaves of bread All four
waived a hearing for the Court of Cen
eral Sessions and we're allowed their
liberty without furnishing bond. They
were Kolb Baking Company, William
Freebooter. Ideal Bakery and the HUI
Der Baking Company.
Il was announced today by many
storekeepers that bread was now sell
ing at cents loaf, the price in many
instances having been increased by
the bakers. as announced in THE
EVENING JOURNAL yesterday.
A State law, however, provides that
each loaf must weigh at least one
pound.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
@COMMON CLAY.-

A years run at the Republic Thea
tire. New York. preceded by an en-
gagement Of more than five months in
Boston, is the record OF achievement
attained by Common Clay" which A.
II. Woods will present at The Play
house this evening and tomorrow
afternoon and evening In three acts
and an epilogue. it is the work Of
Cleves Kinkead, a young Harvard stu
dent, and first came into prominence
as the Harvard prize play before IL
won the unstinted approval Of the me-
tropolis.
No characte rof the modern theatre
is as sympathetically and humanity
drawn. It is said, as Ellen Neal, the
erring and unhappy heroine Of the
play, whom fate juggles about so care
lessly on the boards of life, before II
makes her the centre OF a tremendous
moving climax. II will be interpret
ed by an excellent company. Thomas
r. Shea. who has been a star for many
years. will be seen in the role o.
Judge Filson. and Catherine Towel
well remembered for her excellent
work as Mary Turner in within tn
, Law will have the role of Ellen Neal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
craze MISSION circle
ARRANCES FOR BAKE

At the opening meeting Of the Home
Missionary Circle of Grace NJ E.
Church, held on Monday evening. at
the home of Mrs. II. W. Vandever. No.
2101 Van Buren, street. It was decided
to hold bake in the primary Sunday
school hall in Grace Church, on Fri
day afternoon, November 3, and the
following committees were appointed
to have charge of it:
Committee on Cake-Chairman,
Mrs. I. F. Heisler: assistants, Mrs.
G. l.. Hance, Mrs. J. ]. Jones, Mrs.
II. II. Ward Mrs. william Stoopes,
Mrs. c. Prettyman, Mrs. c. II. Scott,
Mrs William Corey, Mrs. z. G. Ack-
art. Mrs. Emma Wood, Mrs. ]. II.
Bishop, Mrs. W. NJ. Hammond. Miss
Lottie II. Neal Mrs. c, w. Weldin,
Miss Louise Weldin. Mrs. K. r. Ew-
ing. Miss Clara Wood. Miss Della
Richards.
Committee on bread, rolls and rusk
--Chairmn. Mrs H. S. Lawton; assist
ants. Miss Edith Francis. Mrs. G.
+. Iszard Mrs. A. /. TruaX. Miss NJ
TruaX. Miss Bessie Foster, Mrs. Will
liam Harris. Mrs. II. W. Nandever,
Mrs. c. A. Ritchie.
Committee on pies-Chairman Mrs.
c. d. Nesbitt; assistants. Miss Sadie
Vansant Miss Lorry f. Perry, Miss
Agnes Mitchell Mrs. c. F. Pierce,
Mrs. Ida CULLEN. Mrs. Z. G. Kemery.
Committee on candy-Chairman
Mrs. NJ T. Mecarrahar: assistants,
Mrs. A. Messer Miss Mabel Heisler
Mrs. B. T. Bye, Miss Cynthia Lofiand
Mrs. William L. Harris. Mrs. H. A.
B. Sasse.
Committee on salad, beans and P.
Hash-Chairman Mrs. S. S. Steele;
assistants. Mrs. y. X. Warner. Mrs.
f. C. Mccall Mrs. W. W. Knowles.
The treasurer's report showed re-
ceipts for the year of S16016; total
disbursements. S15s7O; balance or
hand, STAG
The Circle pledges $50 year
toward the support Of child in the
Tucson. Arizona, Home. it supports
the Grace Circle room at the
Deaconess Home. and IL helps support
the Wilmington room in the Robinson
Hosnital. II also contributes to the
Conference fund. Miss Agnes Mitchell
gave an interesting talk Following
thu meeting a social hour was en-
loved
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
SUFFRAG' SITS TO
Boost THE cause"
Emancipation" TO be Pre-
sented Here to Aid
"VoteS for Women"
DOWN STATE TOWNS
ALSO TO CELEBRATE

Determined to leave no stone I'M
turned toward gaining their point,
Delaware suffragists announce their
intention of observing Saturday, Oc-
tober q. as Federal Amendment Day.
With that purpose I'm view. the Della
ware and Wilmington Equal Suffrage
Associat ons have engaged Mrs. Flor
ence Maule Updegraff. OF New York,
field director and lecturer for the
National Womans Suffrage Associa-
ton. to come to this city to make ar
rangements for the days observance.
Mrs. Updegraff. who is the wife of
Allan Updegran, a magazine writer
and literary critic and poet, arrived
in this city yesterday, and she will
stay here until after the 21st. She
is the guest of Mrs. f. E. Bach.
While the program for the day has moi
as yet been finished, it is planned tc
have as one OF the features a pageant
entitled Emancipation" which will D'
given on the steps Of the new Public
Building. There will also be special
music anu brief addresses in connection
with the celebration. In Sussex county
the day will be observed at Laurel, and
in Kent county it will be observed al
Dover. The purpose OF the celebration
is to show the amount of sentiment
manifested in the Federal amendment
for woman suffrage. Mrs. Updegrafl
was q, neral of the big "walkless,' talk.
less parade given in St. Louis on the
opening day of the National Democratic
Convention.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
INVOLUNTARY PETITION
IN BANKRUPTCY FILED

David J. Reinhardt. representing
Victor c. Steinberger of New York
the Rogers Engraving Company OF
Philadelphia and Nathan B. Daniorth
OF this city, has filed in the United
States District Court an involuntary
petition in bankruptcy against the
Rex Talking Machine Company. This
petition was filed Monday and a sub
pOena has been issued returnable on
Friday. The petition alleges insolv-
ency and that the company committed
an act of bankruptcy on September
20 when il executed a chattel mort
gage for $4,000. to F. w. Graves. of
Westfield, n j.. and used the proceeds
ITO pay certain creditors with the in
tention Of preferring these creditors
The claims by the creditors filing the
petition are Steinberger. $500; Rogers
/ Engraving Company. $11344, and
4 Danforth, s343S.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
10th Carolina
WANTS This PAIR
Alleged Jail Breaker and
Murderer Are Caught
at Todd'S Cut
POLICE ON WAY
TO GET THEM

Wanted by the authorities of North
Carolina for different offences, Charles
Chevis, alias Anderson Rogers, alias
Charles Dunn. and Eugene Lewis, alias
Buddy" Lewis. two Negroes. were
arraigned in City Court this morning
and held without bail to await ar
rival Of requisitiOn papers. There
cases were continued for two weeks.
Chevis is said to be wanted for Jail
breaking and Lewis in connection with
a murder. Both men are wanted in
Raleigh. Assistant City Solicitor ]. +.
Lynn said in court today that he was
IN possession Of a telegram from the
police department of Raleigh saying
that men would be sent at once to
take the two men back to North Caro-
Ina.
Chevis and Lewis were arrested yes
terday at the commissary camp of the
Pennsylvania Railroad at Todd's Cut
by Detective Sergeant Green and De-
tectives Mahoney and Benson. Word
was received here Monday that the
two men were wanted i'm Raleigh and
that they were supposed to be in the
employ Of the Edge Moor Iron Com
iany. Captain Buckley, Of the Penn
sylvania police force. notified the po-
lice department here that two men
answering TO the descriptions of
Chevis and Lewis were at the camp
at TOdd's Cut. and the local detectives
found Chevis and Lewis upon going
there.
Chevis is said to have admitted hav-
ing broken Jail in Raleigh. where he
was serving time for having liquor
in his house. and Lewis denies hav-
ing committed the murder, although
he says he witnessed II.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
AT THE VICTORIA.

The Victoria Theatre Is Offering as
today's and tomorrow's attraction, the
gripping drama. THE Fear of Pow
erty." starring the favorite Florence
LaBadie. In "A role that is recognized
as the acme Of this charming young
woman's achievements. She appears
in a dual role for she portrays the
characters OF mother and daughter.
both in youth and old age. The sup
porting cast and settings are all very
good. The production being especially
noteworthy for its splendid photo
graphic features.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
WEST MISSION SOCIETY MEETING.

Members of the Woman's Mission
airy Society of West Presbyterian
Church will meet tomorrow after
noon, at 2.30 o'clock in the church.
Mrs. William Shaw has arranged the
following program: Devotional exer-
icses: brief address on Christian
Missions, Mrs. H. B. Allen; prayer,
Mrs. ]. e. Fuller; business. Mrs. u.
Il. Smiley; mission study, Mrs. w. X.
Yerger: vocal solo. Mrs. NJ. B. Lewis;
messages from Salt Lake City; paper.
Life and Work Among the Fill
pinos. Mrs. W. b. Thompson.
social hour in charge of Mrs.
Joseph Davis will follow the pro-
gram.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Today the Majestic presents Dustin
Farnum in one OF his strongest plays
Of either stage OF screen. THE Vir-
ginian" Is from the book by Owen
Wister and the play by Kirk Lashelle.
Noteworthy OF mention is the fact
that Dustin Farnum leaves the screen
temporarily TO appear on the stage in
California for a two weeks special
engagement In this particular produc-
ton. THE Virginian" is in four
hundred scenes, required a cast Of
three hundred players. Is composed
OF five beautiful parts. Almost every
one Is familiar with the story OF The
Virginian." his quick temper, his
magnificent personality, and his
power to make friends; his ardent
worship Of Molly, the little school
teacher. and his devotion to duty
when he is compelled to hang his best
friend. Steve. The added attraction
for today is the Paramount Picto-
graph. the magazine upon the screen
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
TO HAVE MORE SHOP MEETINGS.

The second dinner at the Y. M. G. A.
in the interest Of the noon shop meet
ings will be held at the rooms Mon
day evening, when plans have been
made for additional noon meetings.
Meetings are now being held in eight
shops, including the Pullman Com
pany. the Edge Moor Iron Company
the Speakman Supply and Pipe Com
pany, the Pennsylvania Railroad. the
Belts Machine Company. Pusey and
Jones Company and others. and il is
hoped 10 add to this number at the
meeting to be held next week. Ar
rangements are being made to enter
tain about fifty men, employees OF the
different shops.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
AT THE GARRIcK.

"Billy' Raymond, the well-known VII
mington singer, is making big hit at
the Garrick Theatre tins week. He is
a member of "The Old Homestead
double male quartet, and, in addition TO
singing in chorus, he also appears as a
soloist to very good advantage. All OF
the members of the company are splen-
did singers. and their rendition OF popu-
lar old-time melodies is decidedly clever.
The act is appropriately staged, with a
farmyard setting, and everything in
keeping with the spirit Of "The Old
Homestead" Anybody who enjoys good
singing viii find lots 10 interest then
at the Garrick this week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11

poltan Opera House in Philadelphia,
with its $500 seats and its enormous
stage, is the only theatre in the East.
outside OF New York and Boston, ca
pable OF playing this unusual attrac-
ton. Aside from these. the Hippo
drome road tour is limited 10 four
other cities. Chicago. st. Paul Kan
sas City and Cincinnati. in which the
large grand opera houses are TO be
played
The entire production. company,
chorus. ballets and principal OF Hip,
Hip. Hooray" including Sousa and
his famous band. go to Philadelphia
direct from the Hippodrome. Char
lotte, the greatest skater in the world
who is now at the Hippodrome, re-
peating her last seasons sensation
will leave there October 13 and opeT
in Philadelphia with the rest OF the
big company.
For the convenience Of patrons out
side OF Philadelphia. Charles billing
ham has established a bureau OF infor
nation and a mail order service at Ma
1919 Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
LARGE CROWDS Hear
CLOSSAN Sisters SING

The special evangelistic services at
Olivet Presbyterian Church is attract
ing large audiences. These services
are being conducted by DIR. Joel 5.
Gilfllan and the Closson Sisters, sing
ing evangelists, who give special num-
bers each night, assisted by the choir.
The Boosters meet each afternoon
under the direction of Miss Mary
ClOsson and are preparing for a spe-
cial service. Prayer meetings are
held each morning at $50 o'clock. To
morrow morning prayer meetings will
be held at the following places: Mrs.
Ella Eckles, No. 900 South Broome
street; Mrs. Trueman. No. 80 South
Clayton street; Mrs. Herbert Mearns,
No. Ala Broome street, and Mrs. Sher-
win, No. 300 South Jackson street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
AT THE QUEEN.

Today and tomorrow the attraction
n the Queen is a William Fox mas
terful production entitled the War
Brides Secret" Virginia Pearson
the noted actress, has the star role
and is said TO give a remarkable por-
travail of a woman who lays bare her
heart. She is supported by a strong
cast including Glen White, Walter
Law and Robert Vivian. The added
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
sBURIED TREASURE.

The attraction at The Playhouse.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oc-
tober 10, 20 and 81 will be a comedy
from the pen of Rida Johnson Young.
entitled Buried Treasure" II will
be presented under the direction OF
Cohan and Harris. whose reputation
as the producers of plays that appeal
10 the lighter emotions that find ex-
preston in laughter and general
galety. has made their names house
hold word from coast 10 coast
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
arHE HousE oF eLAss.'

"The House of Glass" the new play
by Max MARGIN. will be presented by
Conan and Harris at The Playhouse
Friday and Saturday. October 10, and
IA. with a matinee Saturday The
story of this dramatic and fascinat-
ing play has to do with Margaret
Case. a poor stenographer about to
marry a young man who turns out
to be thief. The House OF Glass
is presented by an admirable cast and
enjoyed an eight months run at the
Gambler Theatre. New York, last sea
son.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
ship. HIP, HOORAY.-

Instead OF travelling hundred
miles or more TO see Hip. Hip,
Hooray," which last year attracted the
amazement of the whole country at
the HipDodrome in New York. Charles
Dillingham; has arranged TO bring the
big original organization TO the Met
ropolitan Opera House. Philadelphia,
in all its splendor and magnitude for
four weeks only. beginning Saturday
night next. Two performances will
be given daily. one at 215 o'clock and
the other at S.15 o'clock at a surpris-
ingly low scale OF prices. The Metro
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
TEAMSTER RAN over
SMALL BOYS WAGON

Christopher Schagle, a teamster, was
arrested this morning on a charge OF
disorderly conduct. Eugene Stirlith Is
the principal witness against SchagIe.
According TO Mir. Stirltih, a small boy
was in the street at Second and Market
streets with small wagon, when
Schagle came along driving a team. He
was called 70 and told to watch out for
the boy, and Schagle is alleged TO have
cursed the boy and drove into his small
wagon. When Mr.. Stirlith demonstrated
with him the teamster is alleged to have
cursed and threatened him.
The case will be heard in City Court
tomorrow morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11

MARCEL Rousseau. who is distln-
guished French pantomim'st and a
direct descendant OF the great Jean
Jacques Rousseau. will utter his first
words in the spoken drama when he
pays the role OF DR.. Caius in Silvio
Helms production OF Merry Wives Of
Windsor" at The Playhouse October
%, in which Thomas A. Wise, Constance
Collier and Isabel Irving will star.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
"pEc o. MY HEART"

J. Hartley Manners cast aside an
stage conventions when he wrote his
charming comedy of love and youth,
peg o. My Heart" which is to be seen
here at The Playhouse three days com
mencing October l6 This is the first
time this charming play will be pre-
scented in this city at popular prices.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
Who ever made a fortune wear

Who ever made fortune wear
ing Baggy Pants.
He has filed the blll--no room
for competition.
THE REST or Ue
Have to press up, dress up and
get up to hold our jobs.
NEW SUITS THIS WEEK
Business Suits. $40. s12, SIS
SILK Lined Worsteds, SIS, 500.
$25.
Hiokey-Freemans. $50. t25.
$50.
Regular models for men and
special models for the young
fellows.
sis SILK LINED ovERcoATs
Blacks and Oxfords: Fall
weights. silk lined and with
plain OF silk facing.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9Th and Market
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
pRIsoN Asso. CONVENTION.

Chief Warden Richard Cross and
DR.. w. H. Kreamer are attending the
annual Congress OF the American
Prison Association in Buffalo, n. Y.
Warden John T. Leonard, of the Mary
land penitentiary was one OF the
sneakers Yesterday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
TWO ACCIDENT CASES.

Peter Stossh, of No. 72l Church
street. was treated at the Delaware
Hospital today for confused shout
der.
Physicians at the same hospital
treated Edwin Buyers for a confused
hand. Both men we're injured while
at work
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown to-
day granted letters on the estate OF
George Monroe Weldin to George NJ.
PIERCE; Elizabeth w. Lockwood to VIII
liam G. Lockwood, and susanna Shields
to William p. Megear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
MIR. WILSON'S CONDITION SERIOUS

The condition OF Paul +. Wilson, OF
this city, who has undergone eight op-
erations in New York for mastoiditis
and complications. was still critical
today. Mr.. Wilson has been III with
pneumonia and meningitis. in addi-
ton to the affection of bones about
the ear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-10-11
nEsIREs AYENrE CLEANEn.

"while the project to widen Della
ware avenue is commendable. think
Il would not be amiss to have Della
ware avenue cleaned. especially from
Madison to Adams streets" remarked
a Wilmingtonian today.