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Evening journal., 1916-08-15
RUSSELL SOU|RES
BACK FROM DENINC
After Being Rejected he
Hid on Train and
Made Trip
FATHER SENT MONEY
FOR HIS RETURN

Russell Squires. of Spruce street
above Eighth, the only person not
member of the militia who made the
trip to Deming. New Mexico. with the
Delaware soldiers, has returned.
Snufres got back last night and is
busy today telling his friends Of his
experiences.
The case Of Squires is a good ex-
ample of what persistency can do,
and but for the fact Of him owing
q duty to his wife in this city, Squires
would probably still be in Deming
working out a plan to become full
fiedged member Of the Delaware
Militia.
When the troops we're stationed at
the State Rife Range. Squires was
anxious to join and go to the border
with them He took the required
examination. but failed. This would
have discouraged many men. but not
so with Squires. II only made him
all the more persistent. When the
Delaware troops entrained at New
Castle last month Squires was one
of the first TO board the second section
that carried the second battalion 10
DeminR He had secured uniform
and simply went aboard with the
other soldiers.
It was not until the train reached
Harrisburg that Major Lank, in com
mand of the second battalion, learned
that he had one man with the troops
who was not a member Of the militia.
He at first decided 10 send Squires
back TO Wilmington. but the latter
was so persistent in pleading 10 he
taken along that Major Lank assigned
him to care for the officers horses
and allowed him TO remain on the
train
Squires was happy man and made
The trip TO New Mexico with the Della
ware boys When he got there he re-
NAMED on the job and other work wat
found for him
His family at home. however, be
came worried. and some time ago hi
father sent to Captain James A. lei
lison. of Company c. money witt
which to buy his son a ticket home
Captain Ellison purchased the tickle
and after seeing Squires aboard TIL
rain gave him the ticket.
Squires disliked leaving the militar
outfit. but there was nothing left fc
him to do, as he has wife in this citl
As stated, he arrived in this city yes
terday He stated that the members {
the Delaware Militia are well and happ
and are being royalty treated by III
residents Of Deming. He says IL
guardsmen are ENJOYING their work an
the camp is ideally located. He al:
states that the Delaware troops are r.
carded as the finest State troops net
the border.
Mrs. Ray, of No 425 East Mint
street. wife Of Halleck Ray. specialsof
Ger for the :. r. c. c.. who has Nv
sons with the Delaware troops. receive
a letter this morning from Joseph Ra
one Of her sons. lie states that thu
are getting along we'll in Deming, AZ
are contented Mr.. Ray was a memb
of Snellcnburgs MINISTRIES that gave
performance in one Of the local tn
aires last winter and attracted mu
attention. In his letter he requests
that his part in the Ministries be SCI
him. as the soldiers arc planning to gi'
minstrel show about September
He also stated that he with Others HI
been putting a roof over the kitch
building.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
MnNnLTY IN TR0uBLE. roo.

william McNulty. OF Baltimore, Md,
who was with William O'Gra on Sat
urday last when O'Gra assaulted
United states Deputy Marshall James
II. Cole. was arrested as he left the
Municipal Court room yesterday
morning, after 0'Gra had been hned
$50 and costs on the charge OF as
sault and battery. McNulty was taken
before United States Commissioner W.
G. Mahany and held for a further
hearing tomorrow morning on the
charge OF interfering with a United
States officer.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
TYPHOID ATTACK Prevents
APPENDICITIS OPERATION

Owing to an attack of typhoid fever.
which developed after his admission
to the Delaware Hospital. an opera
ton on Paul Hodgson for append
citis has been deferred until his con-
dition improves. He was taken TO
the hospital from his home at Town
send on Saturday night to be oper-
ated on. His condition was reported
to be fairly good this afternoon.
Hodgson is the youngest son o.
Richard Hodgson, of Townsend a
former Speaker Of the House of Rep
resentatives.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
OPEN ROAD BIDS.

Bids were opened by the Levy
Court today for removal OF the crib
Of the old Third street bridge Tho
bidders we're the Jones Construction
Company and the Richards Dredging
Company. The bids we're referred
10 the bridge committee with power
TO act. Bids for resurfacing the
Hamburg road in New Castle hundred
we're received from Alfred II. Nc
Dowell and Thomas r. Ciaringbald.
The bids were referred 20 the court.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
AT sHELLPoT PARK.

A vaudeville bill of unusual merit
Is being given az Shellpot Park in the
Family Theatre this week and the ad-
dition of the Henry & Young Comedy
Company to the bill makes it a big
entertainment for the money. The
Family Theatre is the summer home
OF vaudeville in Wilmington and It Is
one Of the best entertainments which
has ever been given for the money
Free concerts at Shellpot are prov
ing popular as usual and there is al
ways excellent music given.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
Jersey Bars From State
All Children Under 16 Years

have also been ordered at the various
coast resorts. Owners Of big estates
in the Somerset Hills section Of New
Jersey have declared strict quarantine
and have isolated their families.
The New Jersey quarantine regula-
lions have been so thorough that au-
tomobile parties today found travelling
difficult Even persons who had no
children in their machines we're COM
PEELED to stop frequently and convince
special guards Of that fact
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
TO REsuILp TURNPIKE.

The Levy Court today directed
County Engineer Wilson to advertise
for bids for resurfacing the kennett
road from tho brick church at Cen
treville TO the Delaware line. Mr..
Wilson was also directed to adver-
tise for bids for building two small
bridges on the road leading from the
Buck 70 St Georges.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
AT THR MAJESTIC.

II you are one Of those who auto
matically connect the name Of Pauline
Frederick with the great roles OF
"Zaza." Bella Donna and the other
vampires" which she has interpret
ed on the screen. then there is a
great surprise in store for you when
the Famous Players adaptation Of
Clyde Eitch's great drama, THE Wo-
man in the Case is the Paramount
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
eleven Cases WILL Be
HEARD IN JUVENILE COURT

Eleven cases are TO be heard this
afternoon before Judge Prickett. Of
the Juvenile Court. there being six
new cases and seven postponed from
last week Court will be held to-
day because Judge Prickett leaves for
his vacation tomorrow.
Arrangements are being made TO
move the Juvenile Court and the de-
tention house on Thursday. The
Juvenile Court will be located in the
new Public Building The detention
house will be located at No. S14
Washington street.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
TRENTON. n. J. Aug. 15.-A State
wide quarantine against infantile
paralysis. was put into effect in New
Jersey today.
Children under Is years of age will
not be permitted TO enter the State.
Special guards have been placed at
III terminal points to see that abso-
lutte quarantine is observed. Local
restrictions of stringent character
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
RICKARDs-RICKARps.

Mrs Nellie B. Richards and Fred
erick H. Richards were married in
Philadelphia yesterday by the Rev. S.
W. Purvis After a trip TO Atlantic
City, Mr. and Mrs. Richards will be
at home at No. 800 West Twenty-third
street. after September Is.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
AT THE QUEEN.

A steep cliffside of rock and sandy
earth. 20 feet high; two men on a
horse plunging over its brink. and
rolling helter-skelter to the bottom
that's the big thriller in The De-
serter,' Triangle's now Charley Ray
feature. showing at the Queen today.
and it is said to be the most daring
piece of pure neck-rislNing temerity
ever seen.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
AT RRANDYMINE sPRINes.

There Is an excellent bill OF vaude-
Vile and comedy being offered In the
park theatre at Brandywine Springs
and Il will continue each afternoon
and evening during the week. The
Henry & Young Comedy Company con-
ftnues TO appear In connection with
the bill, making an especially big en-
tertainment for the popular price OF
admission charged. Brandywine
Springs Park is entertaining an un-
usually large number Of people az
present because II is convenient for
those who desire to take an outing
for q day.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
DELAWARE STATE SHOOT.

The Delaware State Shoot, which was
postponed from last week because Of the
death Of Alden D. Richardson. viii be
held Thursday and Friday Of this week
at the grounds Of the Wilmington Trap.
shooters Association Shooting will
fake place both days. beginning at 10
O'Clock a M, and there will be prac-
tice shoot on Thursday. beginning at
1870 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
WALK THIS WAYS

Sport Coats IS and $40.
Flannel Trousers SO. "a. ".
White Serges IS and So.
White Duck 81 TO $3.50
Outing Caps soc to $3.50.
Belts 25c to ST.
Tennis Shoes $3.50 TO $3.50.
White Shoes SO to s..
Silk Sox 25c to 81.
silk Shirts $3.50 TO IS.
Soft Shirts soc to $3.50.
Everything else for go-aways
or stay at homes for Vacations,
Business. outing or Dress-up
Occasions.
MULLINS ROME STORE,
9Th and Market
Evening journal., 1916-08-15

good music. pretty girls and clever
comedians in the show and there is
no doubt that IL will be the best show
Of the kind which has ever been seen
in Wilmington. Gus Hill has particu-
lar skill in putting on cartoon plays
and this one is declared to be the best
OF all
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
EAIsE ElRE ALARM.

The district fire companies were
summoned to the plant of the vii
mington Sanitary Company, foot Of
Liberty street early this afternoon
when an alarm of fire was sounded
from Box No. 1871. The alarm proved
TO he false
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
THE VICTORIA.

Viola Dana. the clever little star,
made a decided hit yesterday at the
Victoria in her first Metro production,
THE Flower of No Mans Land one
of the most throbbing heart stories
ever presented on the moving picture
screen. This feature will be shown at
the Victoria Theatre for the last time
today. thus affording its many
patrons an opportunity TO view the
initial appearanD, of star destined
10 loom large in the Metro produc-
lions TO come.
For tomorrow and Thursday The
Lights Of New York Vitagraph
Blue Ribbon feature with Leah Baird
will be shown.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
FINED FOR CRUELTY TO DOG.

Magistrate Theodore W. Francis rned
Elmer j. HUMPHREYS. Of christiana hum
bred. $50 and costa yesterday on .
charge Of cruelty to a dog Last week
Humphries shot a dog belonging TO
James BAN and allowed It TO suffer o
number Of dars before Killing II.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
BRINGING UP FATHER

IN FVLI INos
A big house is expected at The
Playhouse at the opening Of the regu-
lar season on Thursday evening.
when Gus Hills clever production,
Bringing Up Father-in Politics" will
be the attraction. There is plenty OF
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
PAIL GLYNN,s cnNnIrIoN.

The condition Of Paul Glynn. who
is suffering from spinal meningitis as
a result Of a stone bruise on the fore
head. is unchanged. il was reported at
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
ans FINGER LAcERATEn.

william Stilley Of No. S25 Poplar
street. was admitted to the Homeopa-
thic Hospital this morning suffering
from a lacerated finger.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
LAY NEW PHONE CABLE.

Workmen OF the Bell Telephone
Company today started laying in @
new cable across the Christians
river az Third street,
Evening journal., 1916-08-15

subtraction at the Majestic Theatre
today and tomorrow. For in this
celebrated actress appears. not as the
woman, but as the devoted wife who
risks her name and her personal
safety in the struggle which she
wages against the Infatuated woman
who is attempting have Julian Rolte
condemned on he charge of murder
in revenge for his having robbed her
Of victim. his best friend.
Evening journal., 1916-08-15
School

4th and West SITS. Wilmington. Del
Delawares Leading Preparatory Scnool
Thorough training in English, French.
German, Spanish, Latin. Greek, Mathe-
matics Courses Of study fitting for
leading colleges and universities In last
10 years ITO graduates and 25 special
students Of Friends School, offering APP
pro1imately 2.O0o entrance subjects,
have entered various leading colleges
without single rejection and with less
than ] per cent of conditions in subjects
offered for entrance
Primary, Grammar School and High
School Departments
New illustrated catalog on request.
Fall session opens Sept. IS dsi6.
HerschelA. Norris, A. NJ,
Principal
D. a A. Phone 2l5a-W.
The Keota news., 1916-11-24
The Best of the Bargain

You get bargain when you get the
Youths Companion for 1917 for $50
issues crowded from cover to cover with
the reading you most enjoy. But you
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If you send your 81 at once that means
a lot of reading for which you won't
have to pay a cent. And then the long.
glorious SO weeks Of Companion reading
to come after! Let US send you the
Forecast for 1917, which tells all about
what is in store for Companion readers
in 1917.
By special arrangement new subscrio-
ers for the Youths Companion can have
also McCall's Magazine for l9l7-both
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Our two 1T one price offer includs:
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4 McCall's Magazine = IL fashion
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The Keota news., 1916-11-24
BLESSED ABOVE ALL
Special Reasons Why Americans
Should Be Grateful to God
This Year.

VI CUSTOM had not dictated nor
time hallOwed the setting aside OF
a day for a national recognition
OF Divine blessings. the situation
in the world today would of itself have
instinctively brought about the senti-
ments in the hearts Of Americans suit
ed to the spirit Of thankfulness.
Yet there is no occasion to resort to
the elements Of contrast Afforded by
the pictures presented here and In
other countries Mt this time. Our peo-
pie are determined to assert the ma
TONS rights as operative at all times.
and DESTROYS Of defending them rs
part Of the heritage received from an
cestors who feared God. but had scant
respect for persons or nations when
these ignored the principles Of liberty
for which they were unyieldingly set
In defense.
It is beyond and outside Of the field
Of contrast that the country bows to-
day In acknowledgment Of PrOvi-
dence that has preserved 1t from the
ravnges Of war and given 1t to partuke
richly Of every form Of prosperity for
which people might justly yearn.
The crops are excellent. Labor In
practically every field OF endeav0r Is
giving employment to the many. The
distribution OF material wealth Is thus
being effected In such manner that
plenty abounds. and no table 80 poor
that 1t cannot present evidences Of
good cheer OF this festive OCCASION
Mingled, nevertheless, with the con-
seriousness of our own happy state
must be the SOLDERING sentiments that
take cOgnizance Of far other conditions
elsewhere. For the wur-wOrn nations
1t is wished that they may soon find
I'm honorable way back to permanent
peace. AS these sentiments take form
and logical order In our own minds,
they cannot but suggest our own re-
sponsibilities. present and future. And
among these the necessity Of being pre-
pared to assert and defend the princi-
pies for which we stand and to the
preservation Of which thus far In our
political history we are, under the
goodness OF God. indebted for our
present peace and prosperity. must
have its recognized place.
The Keota news., 1916-11-24
True Spirit Of the Festival.

In recent years there has been q
broadening conception Of the spirit Of
Thanksgiving day. Besides acknowl-
edging Gods manifold blessings &C.
cording to religious formulas, the true
spirit of the festival will manifest IT.
self In deeds of benevolence. The poor
will be remembered and the needs of
humane institutions will be supplied.
The Keota news., 1916-11-24
a prayer.


For the sense Of internationallsm
possessing So many thoughtful minds.
for the realization that NJ nation liv-
eth for or by itself. for the vision OF
a federated world in all parts Of which
there shall be substituted for the
mailed fist the hand OF brother. let
us give thanks.
For God "our help in ages past. our
hope for years to come" for Jesus
Christ, the pivot of human history, the
sure and sufficient revelation of the
Father, forever the Master and the
Savior of mankind. let US give thanks.
Come all We faithful people, enter
into his gates with thanksgiving and
into his courts with praise. Be thank
full unto him and bless his name. for
Jehovah is n great God and his loving
kindness endureth MISUNDERSTANDING.
The Keota news., 1916-11-24
Fair Harvest.

The seed that once In sorrow
We cast into the ground,
On this fair harvest morrow
In Joy and strength IL found.
That which men deemed had persisted
The unkindly soil beneath
Hath sprung. in secret cherished.
With tenfold life from death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-04-08
MILLIONS ON, FLOOD CONTROL.
House Committee to Recommend Eek.
pcnditure OF $45, 600, 900 for Levees
and Revetments.

Washington, April 5.-Although the
house committee on flood control has
adopted no programme In. regard to
work on the lower Mississippi indtca-
tions pointed it would recommend
the expenditure Of $4,000, 900 for, the
construction of levees. bank revAt
ments and general improvements d
control the flood waters Of that stream
and aid navigation. This will probably
cover five-year period. approximate-
iy $s,o0o.ooo being appropriated an.
nually.
The Mississippi river project may
be voted on by the committee as a
separate measure or coupled with the
plan for the Improvement of the Sac
ramento valley In California. A dele
cation of Californians appeared before
the committee today in the interest of
the latter project.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-04-08
PUT TO DEATH By MOB.
Father OF Alleged Criminal Assailant
Lynched.

kinston, N. c.. April 5.-Joseph
Black, a 50-year-old negro, was re.
moved from the Lenior county jail
here today by mob Of armed men
and lynched. The body was found
several hours later at Lizzie in Greene
county. Black was the father OF 16-
year-old William Black, who was
taken last week from the Greene
county Jail to the State prison I'm
Raleigh to prevent a threatened
iynching. William Black is charged
with having criminally assaulted a g.
year-old white child in Greene conn
ty Friday last After the crime was
committed the boy went to his home.
where, it is said. his father supplied
him with arms and assisted him in
an attempt to escape. He was cap
tured by a posse after a running fight
IN which one of the officers and ba
himself were slightly wounded.
Joseph Black was later arrested
and charged with having assisted his
son after the crime had been COM
mitted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-04-08
MOTOR TRUCKS PROVIDED.
Funston Informed That War Depart
ment Has Met His Demands for
More Transportation.

San Antonio, Texas. April 6.-Gen.
Funston was advised by the war de-
partment today that his request for
more automobile trucks had been
granted. While the addition of 1s
more trucks to those already carrying
supplies along the line Of communi-
cations to the troops in Mexico will
serve to relieve the situation. staff Of
ficers still regard the use Of the rail-
roads from Ell Paso as essential to the
success OF the campaign against Villa.
With 5000 horses and mules to
feed every day and approximately that
many men. the quartermaster depart
ment realized the difficulties with
which it had to contend.
No reports from Gen. Pershing as
to operations south Of Namiquipa were
received.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-04-08
VERDICT PENDING
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE IN CASES
OF SEA DISASTERS BEFORE
PRESIDENT.
Administration Considers That Ber.
Inns Position Must Demonstrate
Value OF Ass,ranccs-Inquiry to
Wnhelmstrasse 50 Far Unanswered.

Washington, April 5.-President
Wilson discussed with Secretary Lam
sing tonight the situation growing out
Of the accumulation of evidence in
dicating that German submarines
were responsible for the number of
marine disasters In which the lives
OF American citizens have been lost
or endangered. Dispatches received
today containing the reports of the
naval attaches at London and Paris
regarding the explosion which dam
aged the British channel steamer sus-
sex and other messages regarding the
attacks upon the British steamship
Berwindle and the bark Bengairn
were before the president. Secretary
Lansing declined to divulge their con-
tents.
All reports from abroad have in
dicated that the evidence gathered by
the attaches tended to prove that the
Sussex was torpedoed. The secretary
said. however, he did not think It ad.
visable to discuss any of the informa-
ton received until It was completes.
30 Tar no word has come from Ger
many In response to Ambassador
Gerard's inquiry ~
| 0facial information regarding the
attack upon the bark Bengairn was
received today by the State. depart.
ment In the form Of q dispatch from
Consul Frost at Queenstown. who 70.
Iperted that the vessel, carrying twt
Americans. had been sunk by shsil
Iats AFTER having received "ampls
Warning and that there were ns
casualties. Consequently In this cast
ct least officials see no ground III
complaint by the United States. q,
It became, known today that tbl
administration considers that the sini;
tire situation now hinges upon dsy.
thany's attitude In regard to the sui
bsx and other vessels about which 81,
Qhiries have been made. The ofiicia
view was represented as being that 4
was up to Germany to demonstfat;
the valueI Of the promises t,iyen Il
tAe United States. -. S. :.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-04-08

her own work. and steps should be
saved. A good water supply is the
first essential. II possible bath room
should be provided. and most certain
ly q cheap but efrective method of
sewage disposal. These are items OF
rural sanitation which are sadly neg
lected. The proper handling OF them
will be permanent example to the
rest Of the community. and great
factor in the Improvement of condi-
tions Of country living.
"The cottage should be built of the
materials most available in each To-
cality and best adapted TO its needs
These are easily ascertained upon
consultation with the nearest lumber
dealer or building supply man. The
exterior may well consist of drop
siding. rustic boarding, or drop
shingles. the interior trim of either
hard or softwoods. and the floors of
hardwood or rift-sawed softwood.
winch Will wear for a long time with
out splintering. The exterior should
always be kept well painted SO as to
make an attractive appearance. and
to preserve the structure. The interior
trim should be stained rather than
painted In order to bring out the
beauty Of the woodwork, and har-
monious schemes Of color and decor
alton should be worked out to secure
an agreeable. home-like atmosphere"
Speaking of the work the author
says: "The building Of such cottages
Is the next big step in the improve
ment Of the rural schools in the Unit
ed States and / imagine when YOU
look into tho subject you will be as
much surprised as was to find how
many cottages have already been built
In such States as Washington, Texas,
Oklahoma. South Carolina, North
Dakota. and Minnesota. Moreover.
there Is urgent call for them in at
east some sections in almost every
State"