davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1916-10-12

Subject, Spiritual Engineering" All
club members are invited TO this first
meeting of the Round Table.
In cooperation with the move
ment for better schools. Miss Mary
r. de You, chairman of the education
committee, announced that a Joint
meeting of the education committees
of the New Century Club, Washing
ton Heights Century Club and the
Delaware Association Of College Wo
men would meet with DR.. Charles A..
Wagner, State commissioner of edu-
catoin. this afternoon at the club
house to discuss methods and plans
for school betterment. The education
committee is also planning a meet
ing to be held later In the interests
Of education at which heads of the
schools and others prominently In
terested in such work will speak.
A letter from Miss Mary r. Rich. OF
Delaware College for Women, stated
what pictures are needed for stere-
opticon views. The report OF the
civics committee stated that through
their efforts Madison street market is
now cleaned twice a week.
All AtpoAN AAOuA lnN
State Federation, prepared by Mrs.
Stirring H. Thomas, was read by Mrs.
Horace Belts. Mrs. Allen Colby spoke
of the biennial meeting of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs held in
New York and Mrs. A. d. Warner gave
an account of the executive board
meeting of the General Federation
which she. being a national director,
recently attended.
Following the meeting a delightful
musical program was presented by
Miss Ruth Wilson, contralto, who
sang several selections, with Mrs.
Norman S. Huxley at the piano, and
Miss Grace Baird. who gave several
readings.
At the conclusion Of the program
a reception was held for new mem
bers and guests. Hostesses for the
afternoon were Mrs. ~ B. Danforth,
Mrs. Alexander F. Crichton, Mrs.
Harry speakman, Mrs. Donald S. Ash
brook, Mrs. Charles 1. Kent, Mrs.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
PARTY WREGKERS Get NO
SUPPORT At HARRINGTON

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
HARRINGTON. Del, Oct. IA
Markedly noticeable was the absence
from the so-called executive commit
tee appointed by the so-called indie
pendent Republicans" at their meeting
In Dover On Monday, of members from
the Ninth Representative district, in
GLIDING Harrington, Pennington and
thickly settled country surrounding.
No sympathizers can be found In the
Ninth district with the party wreckers'
movement The organization In this
part of Kent county sees no fear of
the future as it relates to the posi-
bility of the so-called independents
gaining foothold. The feeling OF
The Organization Republicans of the
Ninth district is unanimous that those
Republicans on the State ticket, pomi-
mated In good faith at the State CON
yention of August 22-John G.. Town
send, candidate for governor; David j.
Reinhardt candidate for attorney-gen-
eral, and William j. Swain, candidate
for State treasurer-should come OF
Of the party wreckers' ticket at once.
While differences may seem to
exist among the Republicans in Kent
and Sussex, they are by no means
alone, as the Democrats also are at
variance over conditions existing in
their party.
With the whirlwind campaign in
Rugurated by the Democratic State
candidates this week in Kent county,
at which all of the State candidates
were expected to be present, there
has been the noticeable absence Of
one State candidate Lewis e. Ella
son. OF New Castle. candidate for
acknowledgements Mr.. Eliason is
practically unknown to the Demo-
Gratis of Kent and Sussex county. and
the fact OF him not showing himself
and apparently making no effort to
acquaint himself with the situation in
lower Delaware has led many Demo-
Gratis to look with opposition to his
election. especially since Kent Demo-
Gratis think they should have had the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS nomination.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12

in the United States, and the purpose
was TO show how much progress has
been made in the chemical industry
since the European war started and
this country was shut of from Ger
many"
Germany. supplied most Of the
chemicals used in the United States,
didn't she?" asked Helen.
Eyes, and particularly those chem
icals which are absolutely necessary
in the making OF many articles which
are manufactured in hundreds OF
American factories" said Uncle
Harry. You understand, of course.
that a good many chemicals have al
ways been made in the United States,
but not nearly enough to supply the
American demand. II was easier and
cheaper. II seemed. before the war,
Tor American manufacturers TO buy
their most important chemicals I'm
Europe. Then the war came and stop
ped the trade in chemicals and the
American manufacturers found them
selves In bad fx.
But that exhibition that has just
been held in New York showed what
has happened since August, 1914. I'M
mediately after war was declared the
American chemists and manufac-
turers got busy. For many months
they experimental I'm their chemical
laboratories and workshops. II was
slow work at first, but gradually they
began to make progress. Before tho
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
PROBATE BOYS WHO
ROBBED STORES
Juvenile Court Advises An
other Lad to Avoid Bad
Companions
GIRLS ARE CHARGED
WITH INCORRIGIBILITY

The docket of the Juvenile Court
yesterday was the largest considered
by Judge William s. Prickett for long
time. several of the cases being OF an
intricate nature.
Three boys, ranging in age from 10
to l6 years were dealt with, each in
different way. One boy was commit
ted to the Ferris Industrial School
the second was placed on indetermin-
ate probation, while the third was
placed on probation for two weeks.
after which he is to report back to
the court.
Charged with breaking and entering
four different stores stores, a boy was
placed on probation upon the applica-
ton of the owners of the stores and
ordered to pay $50 restitution money
and five dollars costs.
-Four boys who were charged with
malicious mischief on the farm OF
Frank L. Connable were directed to
pay $1.50 restitution money each and
the costs in the case, and were plac-
ed on probation. Judge Prickett took
the occasion to explain to the boys
and their parents the property rights
of others and the difference between
a boys prank and malicious mis-
chief.
A boy whom state Child Labor In
spector Charles H. Grantland charg-
ed with working illegally. was plac-
ed on probation and under the SUI
pervision OF Mr.. Grantland.
A boy charged with wandering
about the streets at night without
any excuse was placed on probation.
instructed TO obtain employment and
keep away from pool rooms, cigar
stores and bad companions. and to
report to the chief probation officer
at least once a week.
Permission was granted a 14-year-
old boy who had been placed on a
farm several months ago, and whose
conduct had been satisfactory, to re-
turn home. the understanding being
that he is to report to the chief pro-
baton officer once a week.
Two girls. 10 and 13 years old, were
with being incOrrigible. One
was placed on probation, while the
other was given into the care OF the
chief probation officer, who will find
4 home for her in the country.
A 15-year-old boy, charged with be-
Ing incorrigible, was placed on proba-
ton. A dependent child, 13 years old,
was ordered placed in a home under
the supervision OF the chief probation
officer. Reports we're made regarding
official visits made to children placed
in six private homes. The reports were
approved by the Judge.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
How to Be Rid of
Disgusting Dandruff

The only way to be permanently rid
OF disgusting untidy dandruff is to
correct its cause. Shampooing merely
cleanses the scalp for a few DAYS
then the scales form again as thick
as ever.
To destroy the dandruff germ and
get rid OF dandruh for good. part the
hair and apply a little of the genuine
Partisan Sage directly on the bare
scalp. and rub il in with the finger
tips for few minutes until absorbed
by the scalp. You will surely be
amazed at the result of even one ap-
plication. for your hair and scalp will
look and feel 100 per cent. better.
Only a few days massage with
Partisan Sage are needed TO destroy
the germs that cause the dandruff Il
form. Tie scalp becomes healthy
the hair will grow better and show
more life and vitality and you need
never be troubled by dandruff again
Faded, dull or lifeless hair is quickly
restored TO beauty by this simple pro-
cess, which is absolutely harmless
and will not stain the hair or make Il
greasy.
Partisan Sage can be obtained from
\. B. Danforth. Market and Second
SITS, and druggists everywhere. 1t
IL moi expensive.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
GLUBWONEN BEGIN
FALL ACTIVITIES
Membership of 5SS for New
Century Organization;
"a on Waiting List
OPPOSE SUGGESTED
GARBAGEPLANC CHANGE

With a large number of club mem
bers present. the first fall meeting of
the Wilmington New Century Club
was held yesterday afternoon. The
drawing room of the club house was
prettily decorated with autumn leaves
and yellow dahlias. Mrs. A. H. Berlin.
who was elected president of the club
in May, presided and spoke a few
words of greeting
Following the reading Of the civics
committee report and the social ser
vice reports, during which a suggest
ed change in the collection of garbage
from the street curbs by the Health
Board was discussed, the club pass
ed a resolution opposing the proposed
change and a copy of the resolution
was ordered sent to the Health Board
for its perusal.
Resolutions Of sympathy because OF
the death OF Mrs. Mary Holland
Burchenal, the corresponding secre-
tary, was passed by the club and a
copy ordered sent to her husband,
Caleb +. Burchenal. Mrs Edmund p.
Moody, who was appointed by the ex-
ecutive board to fill Mrs. Burchenal's
place, reported twenty-six resigna-
tons and removals. a membership of
5SS, with "A on the waiting list and
posted.
The report Of the entertainment
committee, Mrs. o. G. Purdy chairman,
announced three lectures on "Our In
ternational Problems" by Professor
William Starr Myers, of Princeton. the
first to be given on Friday night. the
second on Thursday evening. October
26. and the third on the afternoon Of
November IS. Other lecturers who
will lecture here will be DR.. Marion
Mackenzie, who will lecture on Con
stantinople"; DR.. Joseph Jastrow,
who will lecture on either "Psychol-
ogy of Social Traits" or Character
and Temperament" and Miss Janet e.
Richards, who will lecture in No
vember and in February.
Reporting as chairman of the read
ing section Of the Round Table, Miss
Mary H. Askew Mather called atten-
ton to the folder for 1916-1917. on
which the topics for the various meet
ings are given: 1.-THE Making of the
American People America and ia
pam" "A Study OF Constantinople,"
Scott and Stevenson" THE Barbizon
"Sonnets and Their Max
ers" and 1.-THE Friendly Stars" Those
to join the list Of winter
readers are asked to notify Miss Ma
Their by postal
The Round Table of the reading
section will hold its first meeting on
Wednesday, October 25, at $50 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
FALL OPENING AT
THE MEGARY Store

The annual display Of fine home
furnishings at the Megary & Son Co.
store opened today and viii continue
tomorrow and Saturday. The entire
stock Of goods has been arranged so
as to show TO the best advantage and
during this display and sale a spe-
cial discount of 10 per cent will be
allowed on all purchases, with one or
two exceptions.
The store will be open each evening
from to 10 o'clock during which time
fine musical program will be render
ed on the fifth floor under the direc-
ton of Harry Stausebach. Tonight's
program will be as follows:
Overture. Bohemian Girl" (Balfe) /;
valse lntermezzo. THE Voice Of the
Flowers" Smith; selection. THE
Only Girl. Herbert; waltzes, Sun
nyland,' (ROsneD; novelette, "Tete.
a-Tete' CThompson): selection,
"Chin- Chin" (CarylD: Russian fan
tasia, Smith; excerpts, "Katinka."
(FrimD; operate selection, Faust"
(Gounod); finale, New York Hippo
drome," (Sousa).
In one large show window is to be
seen a ten-piece mahogany diningroom
suite in the William and Mary period
II is in bronze, English finish, and at.
tracted considerable attention today.
The window has a background of cleo
tric blue silk and fine mesh lace. A
Japanese rug in blue and bronze
covers the floor. while palms and pot
ted plants add 10 the decorative
scheme.
The other show window has a back
ground OF lace and in IL are shown
several attractive odd pieces, includ-
ing chairs and tables suitable for Ii
braries. The rug is in brown and blue.
Baskets OF palms and ferns and gar
lands OF autumn leaves lend touches
of color to the window. while in the
centre Is a white column topped by
a globe which sheds a rosy glow over
everything.
The midway, noticed upon entering
the store. is decorated with palms and
ferns. Scattered about the first floor
are to be found pieces OF furniture
which suggest Christmas and wedding
presents. Mahogany furniture pre-
walls to large extent in the newest
/ designs, but walnut and other dark
woods are also shown. Hand painted
/ tables, some exclusive designs in ma
hogany victrolas and new wing chairs
are to be seen on this floor
On the second door suite OF rooms
is furnished. There is the Colonial hall
( with its grandfather's clock. table
chairs and 'othcr pieces of furniture. an
chosen for their appropriateness. The
library or livingoOm is furnished
Queen Anne style with a mahogany
table. Victrola, arm chairs upholstered
in blue velvet. and a davenport tS
match. The dinineroom is furnished ir
the Hepplewaiie period.
OF the two attractive bedchambcrs
one is furnished with a mahogany suit
Of the Adam period. while the othel
contains black walnut suite Of thu
William and Mary style. Suitable rug
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
Uncle Harry Tells Of the Wonderful
Progress Of American Chemistry

end of the first year Of the war Amer
lean chemists were supplying quite
a few important chemicals TO Ameri-
can manufacturers.
Now, after two years OF having TO
depend on themselves American
chemists have made many discoveries
and are making many different kinds
OF valuable chemicals"
American chemists are making
dyes now, aren't they?" said Jimmy.
"And before the war this country de-
pended almost entirely on Germany"
Correct" said Uncle Harry. But
dyes are only one OF the many oit-
ferent classes OF chemicals that ars
now being made In the United States.
There were more than 200 exhibits
OF different kinds of chemicals shown
at the exhibition. Several thousand
chemists. from all parts OF the coun-
try attended meetings held in con-
nectiOn with the exhibition. and dis
cussed ways and means of strength
ening and charging the chemical in
dustry in this country"
Are chemicals used in making
many things?" asked Joe.
"They are used I'm making almost
everything we have" said Uncle
Harry. Just look at this newspaper"
and he turned and picked up the
paper from the table. 1.-THE paper is
white, but it would be yellowish, from
the wood from which 1t is made. il
It we're not treated with certain
chemicals And this" continued Uncle
Harry, pointing to a picture OF Psesi-
dent Wilson, could not have Teen
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
Soldiers COT RELIEF
FROM SORENESS
Boys on the Border Relieved Their
Pains and Aches with SlOan's
Iiniment,

Once upon a time Norman Jones.
serving in the National Guard at
III Paso. returned to camp after a
strenuous 15-mile hike. foot-sore and
leg-weary. He had not been long in
active service and his shoulders, back
and limbs felt the after-effects of
marching.
Remembering Sloan's Eminent,
Jones applied il to the sore spots
and went to bed. He writes: IT arose
the next morning feeling fine; in fact
l had entirely forgotten about the
hike and went out for a four-hour
drill in the sun as spry as ever"
Private Jones passed the expert
ence along, and many a boy on the
border relieved the agony of sprains.
strains. bruises, insect bites. cramped
muscles rheumatic twinges, etc, by
the use of Sloan's Eminent.
Easily applied without rubbing. At
all druggists Csc, SOC and S10O.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
DOVER MAN At Is TO
take BRIDE OF 6S
aged Couple Obtain License
From Squire Wharton TO
Wed at Capital
JSHERS' OFFICERS
AT PEOPLES CHURCH

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, oct. 12.--At the recent
Jewish holiday services here NJ. n.
Friedman. a young and accomplished
rabbi. a refugee from Jerusalem.
made an eloquent plea for the Jewish
sufferers. resulting in contribution
Of SIS. Mr.. Friedman. who has been
in this country but few months, is
a native of Jerusalem, and was one
OF the $500 refugees who-fled when
the prosecutions we're being made
aginst the Jews.
Grand Master H. r. Lynch and
staff OF the Delaware I. o. o. F.. visit
ed Amity Lodge. Camden. last even
ing. and installed the officers Of that
lodge
The Friends half-yearly meeting at
Camden will be held October IS and
10, at the Friends Meeting House.
Magistrate John b. Wharton yester-
day issued marriage license TO Jo-
seph Griffin. aged rs years, and Lou
Young. aged 6S years, OF Dover.
The Ushers' Union of the Peoples
Christian Church have elected the fol-
lowing officers for one year: Presi-
dent. r. r. Benson: vioe-presldent
Muncey Keith; secretary, Joseph
Christopher: treasurer, Harry CAT
ford head usher. Arthur Moore;
assistant. william Hardcastle. En-
teriainment committee, Howard Lynch,
Jr.. William Parvis and Muncey
Keith.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
DID You Bee all the high bulldlngsY

Did you see all the high buildingsY'
shouted Jimmy.
And the big bridges, and did you
ride through the tunnel under the
Hudson River?" added Joe.
Tell us all about your trip" said
Helen. her eyes sparkling with inter-
est.
well. now. this is quite a recep-
ton" said Uncle Harry. smiling.
But goodness me. can't an old man
go to New York on a business trip
without being mobbed the very first
evening he is back in his home
town."
But the boys and Helen were in
sistent and so Uncle Harry saw that
he would have to answer all their
questions and tell them about his
trip.
Eyes, saw the big bridges that
connect New York with Brooklyn,
over the East River. and / rode
through the tunnel that runs from
New Jersey, under the Hudson River,
and right into the center Of New York
City"
Just like we did when we were
on our trip last summer queried
Joe.
"iX5 said Uncle Harry. But
! saw onething else while in New
York, that is newer than any OF the
bridges or the tunnels. and in some
ways more important"
What was il. Uncle Harry? Won't
you tell us" asked Helen.
"The Second Annual National Ex-
position Of Chemical Industries" said
Uncle Harry.
what was that?" asked Jimmy. a
little puzzled.
well, you know what an exhibition
is. don't your"
ITS an exhibit or show" said
Jimmy.
Uncle Harry nodded his head and
continued: This exhibition that
saw in New York was an exhibit OF
all different kinds of chemicals made
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
OLTyFT CHURCH MEETING.

Much interest is being manifested
in the evangelistic meetings being
held at Olivet Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. DR.. Gilhllan preached last
night on the power of prayer. The
Closson sisters. well known musical
evangelists, sang several selections.
Announcement was made that the
Booster Club" would have charge of
one Of the services next week. The
Boosters club will meet tomorrow af-
terno0n after school. All children
are invited.
Cottage prayer meetings will be
held at $3.50 O'Clock tomorrow morn
ing in the following homes. Mrs. j.
ID. Shepherd. No. 1918 Banning
street; Mrs. Hanson, No. 301 Della
more Place; Mrs. Smallwood, No. 1925
West Fourth street. and Mrs. Shew-
brooks. No. 100 South Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12

and draperies complete the furnishings
Of these exhibition rooms.
In the drapery department are
shown draperies, linens. sofa pillows,
blankets, etc. while the china depart
ment has been enlarged about twice
its former size. permitting the stock
TO be displayed to the best advantage.
The public is cordially invited to visit
the store. enjoy the entertainment
and inspect the hundreds of pretty and
useful articles displayed on every
side
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
DO YOU SUFFER
FROM BACKACHE?

When your kidneys are weak and
torpid they do not properly perform
their functions; your back aches and
you do not feel like doing much Of
anything. You are likely to be de-
spondent and to borrow troubls, Just
as If you hadn't enough already.
Don't be a victim any longer.
The old reliable medicine, Hoods
Sarsaparilla, gives strength and tone
to the kidneys and builds up the
whole system. Get it today.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
ORGAN COMPANY BANKRUPT.

Frank Brown, trading as the Brown
Organ Company. filed a voluntary pc
tition in bankruptcy before Judge Ed
ward G. Bradford in the United States
Court yesterday. The case was re-
ferred TO Leonard p. Wales. referee.
The liabilities amount to $1,775.37, and
the assets are S2SS50.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
DEATHS.
ROsanna DOugherty.

RoSanna DOugherty.
Evelyn clavey.
John A. Grant.
Margaret o. and Fred E. Ash, Jr.
Elmira ]. Huson.
Edward H. Rumford
CLANEY-In this city on October IL, 1916,
Evelyn, only daughter of George and Sallie
A. Clavey, aged 20 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services at the residence Of her
parents, No. 415 Concord avenue, on Mon
day afternoon, october 16, at o'clock. In
terment private at Riverview cemetery
GRANT--Suddenly, at Darby, Pa, on October
10, 1915. John A. Grant, husband Of Della
(nee Green), aged 81 years.
Relatives, friends and members Of l.. o.
o. NJ, No. 1874. are invited to attend the
funeral services at his late residence, No.
l4O8 Scott street. on October Il, 1916, az
o. clock Interment at Riverview cemetery.
ASH-At Glynrich. near Richardson Park,
on October IL. 1916, Margaret Catharine,
daughter OF Anna and Fred +. Ash, In her
9Th year. and on October ~, 1916. Fred
f., Jr., son of Anna and Fred II. Ash, IN
his sth year.
Relatives ana FRIENDS OF the iamiiy are
invited TO attend the funeral services at their
parents residence, on Saturday morning,
October Ia. 1916. at i1.30 A. NJ. Inter
ment at Riverview cemetery.
HUSON-At Richardson Park, on October
IL, 1916, Elmira j., wife Of Lewis Huson,
Relatives and friends Of the family are
invited to attend the funeral services at her
late residence. on Saturday afternoon, Octo-
her IA 1916, az 3 o clock, without further
notice Interment Mt. Salem cemetery.
RUMFORD-At Merton, Pa, on october IL.
1916, Edward II. Rumford, aged "A years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services on Saturday after
noon. az 2 o'clock, at his late residence,
Intch's Lane, Merton. Interment private.
Conveyances will meet train az Merton sta
tion leaving Broad street. Philadelphia, at
IFS and I AS o'clock.
DOUGHERTY-In this city, on Octo-
Der IL, 1915. Rosanna, widow of Den
mis- Dougherty.
Relatives and friends are invited 10
attend the funeral, from her late resi-
dence. No. 1929 Scott street, on Satur-
day morning, October Ii, at Q o'clock,
Solemn requiem mass at St. Anne's
Church. Interment at st. Joseph's ceme-
terry.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12
RIVER ROAD REPAIRED.

Levy Courtman Martin e Smith TO-
day announced that repairs have been
completed TO the river road from
Rogers Corner to Birds Corner. in New
Castle hundred, and the highway has
been opened TO traffic.
Evening journal., 1916-10-12

After visiting the country surround
ing Pennington in the Ninth Repre-
sentative district yesterday, the Demo
Garlic candidates addressed mass
meeting last night at Harrington.
At the Democratic mass meeting 10
be held in Dover next Tuesday in the
Opera House. the speaker will be Hon.
Joseph f. Ransdell, United States Sen
ator from Louisiana. The other speak
ers will include the State candidates.