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the interest to the very end, the result
would have been a very remarkable mys-
terry story. AS IL Is, the latter half Of
the book does not bear out the high prom
ise Of the first part. The explanation
does not measure up to the development
of the plot In fact. Il drags at times
whereas in the earlier chapters the story
is unfolded rapidly and with one thrill
following closely upon the heels of an
other. But. even admitting this fault
of construction. there is no gainsaying the
fact that. as detective stories go. this is
one of the most unusual and most read
able that has been published in long
time
When Marion Graylord, the heroine Of
Edfrid A. BnRham's sto~v NJ woetorn
life, THE Heart of Thunder Mountain"
UIittle, Brown & Coz first looked into the
eyes of Philip HaiR, "she felt that she was
going to hate him. the author says -.
but the sophisticated reader doesn't take
the authors word for II. on the contrary,
the s. r. Is quite sure that Philip. for all
his rude ways, will turn out to he the
hero of the piece and that Marion will fall
desperately in love with him. All this
proves how unerring is the instinct of
those who have grown accustomed to the
plot of the wild western novel or course,
this plot is subject to AL sorts of elabora.
tion. but in its skeleton framework It is
always the same. EaSl author who
adopts it also can dress 1t up according
to his tastes in local color The author
of THE Heart of Thunder Mountain" Is
especially strong on color.
"Mtchells Guide to the Game of Chess"
David Mckay. Philadelphia) Is unique.
1t is really book of instruction for the
beginners. Mr. Mitchell. who is chess
and checker editor of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
not only states the rules and explains
the different pieces, but carries through
number of games to their conclusion
with notes telling why certain moves were
preferred when there were several op-
tions. At the end the author has pre-
pared a review of questions for the be-
ginner to answer. This is an innovation.
A number of chess problems are appended.
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James Huneker would assuredy have
included Ruth Vars in his essay on
"Dsagreeable Girls in Fiction" II Olive
Higgins Prouty's novel. The Fifth
Wheel" Frederick A. Stokes Company,
New York;, had reached publication be-
fore he wrote. Ruth does not make
hit" with the reader till the book is
well under way. But because certain
Of her problems are the problems of
her sex in recent years. attention is held
despite the repellent personality of the
heroine. Suffrage, the right to work.
the right to be on a political social and
wage-earning equality with man, are
few of the phases of feminsm discussed
in this story of a girl. fair. feted. 1lrta-
tious. who develops into n woman of re-
source and character She considers her
self the fifth" wheel. the unnecessary
attachment, to the family wagon. She
Is unmarried, not well-to-do, socially at
tractivc, dependent on good marriage"
If her life is to run along the luxurious
lines Of her sister-in-law's menage, where
she Is having her chance" to make a
match" She schemes and catches the
richest man in sight, but refuses his
proposal finally. Her family are irate
but helpless. Then she goes to town
where she really falls in love with
genuinely big man. a thinker and
doer But the betrothal is broken, be-
cause, as Ruth's sister Lucy says, Ruth
- ~ years vi IeT udN anu IpDb
Jennings is 10 years behind Social sec
retary. artist decorator of houses, busi-
ness woman--these are further stages in
the transformation of the social butterfly
into useful member of society.
Eventually she attains to Bob and happ-
ness, after having wrought out her own
spiritual salvation.
The latest in Oppenheims is IAN Amia.
BILE Charltan," Uitte, Brown AZ Co, New
York and Boston). Joseph H. Bunder-
combs. the wealthy American pretgured
in the title, is n blend Of Robin Hood and
RatlieS. His trip to England with his
daughter Eve is by no means convention.
al tour" of the sites, sights and other
edifying features. Mr. Bundercombe sue
ceeds in becoming one of the observed
of Scotland Yard. His propensity for dis.
guises and mysterious operations bring
him under surveillance. Wherever he Is.
In metropolis or provinces, valuables dis
appear. He Ia constantly under suspicion.
but as constantly eludes conviction. The
odd part of Bundercombe's mania Is the
fact that he employs the proceeds" (
his shady habits In altruistic ways. He Is
certainly one of the most unique of F..
Phillips Opppenheim's creations, and his
adventures are described with many n
thrill. in many an ingenious situation
And, of course. there is love affair. inter-
estlng enough to suit the fancy of the most
reader.
If Arthur T.. McFarane. In Behind the
Bolted Door" (Dodd. Mead & Co. New
York;, had only been able to maintain
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address GEORGE Il. D0RAk COMPANY
ss wssl 'lnd Strssi New York
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Today Harper & Bros will publish
three new novels: People Like That" by
Kate Langley Bosher; "They of the High
Trails" by Hamlin Garland. and Seven
Miles to Arden" by Ruth Sawyer. In
addition they will issue "A-B-C of Cook
ing" by Christine Terhune Herrick, and
War Path and Hunting Trail" by Elmer
Russell Gregor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-21

If Arthur T.. McFarlane, In Behind the
Bolted Door" (Dodd. Mead & Co, New
York;, had only been able to maintain
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
POLICE Will March IN
The Preparedness PARADE

Wilmington police will make a fine
appearance in the coming prepared
ness parade, arrangements to this end
having been placed in the hands OF
Chief OF Police George Black. by the
Police Commissioners. yesterday af-
tenoon. Chief Black also was given
permission to attend the annual con-
vention OF the International Associa-
ton Of Chiefs OF Police. 10 be held in
Newark, ~ j.. the week of June 6.
The occasion also is the 250th ami
versary Of the founding Of the city.
Special business OF the commits
sioners concerned the retirement OF
Patrolman John Long to the pension
list. which was referred to the Chief
for action, and punishment OF Patrol
men Warren. Sharpless and Serson for
neglect OF duty. officer Warren was
fined seven days pay. and warned not
to have his case come up again. on
GERS Sharpless and Serson we're fined
three days pay each.
Weekly police reports showed that
there had been ninety-nine arrests
during the week. and that thirty-eight
prisoners had been sent TO the work.
house. Receipts for fines and arrests
amountd to S446.30.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
WOMEN TO MARCH IN
Preparedness Line.
Pennsylvania R. r. League
Expects TO Make Elab-
Orate Showing
WHITE TO BE THE
DRESS OF THE DAY

The women's division of the Penn
sylvania branch of the Preparedness
League yesterday afternoon in the
Pennsylvania Building. heard the
fourth lecture in the series of ten be-
ing delivered each Tuesday and Fri.
day by DIR. Joseph ~ Moses on First
Aid to the Injured" DIT, Moses topic
yesterday was "Hemorrhage."
Prior to the lecture Mrs. A. T. Whit
ney, chairman Of the meeting. made
an interesting address TO the mem
bers present. outlining the part to be
played by railroad women i'm the pre-
parednoss parade of June 10. as de-
termined upon by the general commit
tee at their meeting on May %. in the
Hotel DUPONT Mrs. Whitney attended
the meeting as the representative of
the railroad organization
She said In part: THE time of the
starting of the parade will be 23O
O'Clock the route TO be decided at the
next meeting of the general commit
tee May %. An urgent invitation "a
participate is extended boy Mrs Henry
b. Thompson, chairman of the
women's committee. not only TO the
ladies of the league who are organ
lied, but each and every p. r. r.
woman. The requirements for the
women's division are that they appear
i'm shlrtwaist and skirt. preferably
white. wear a pair of comfortable
shoes and carry small a. s. flag. Ia
be furnished by the committee One
of the best bands in the u. s.. the
Plaza Band Of Philadelphia. has been
secured for the womon's division
alone. To defray the expenses, such
as bands. flags and literature each
lady participating will be asked q
contribute not less than ten cents
and those who are willing to do so
may contribute larger amount.
81 think this movement very com
mendable and strongly urge that al
the ladies' take part All p. r. r. meI
expect % parade. and 7 feel quite GER
tain that we, as p. r. r. women, have
such pride. in our organization that w
too. will nave a large turnout. Th'
final arrai gements of the parade vii
| be made known as soon as they have
/ been determined"
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
BAPTISTS DENOUNCE
Divorce As ENEMY
DeadlieSt Foe TO American
Home, Report Adopted
by Convention
LABOR'S RIGHTS
ARE RECOGNIZED

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, May pa
resolution recognizing the right of labor
TO organize and deal with financial in
terests with a view 90 a greater share
m the profits of their labor was adopted
at the closing business session of the
Northern Baptist Convention here yes
terday. The resolution also declared IN
favor of arbitration in settling labor
controversies. The convention indorsed
the welfare and social programs which
have been approved by labor organiza.
tion-.
Other resolutions favored complete
freedom of the press. including pubhca-
tions which are wholly opposed to ac-
tNitics of denominations or religious
bodies. am educational standard for or.
dination of men IN the ministry and co..
operation iu supporting a permanent
peace program.
The convention adopted n resolution
denouncing divorce as "one of the dead
licst enemies Of the American home1
aud urging all Baptists "to take a de-
cided stand i'm favor uf the principle.
laid down 10y our Lord Jesus with refer
cnce 10 this matter" The resolution
voiced disapproval of "any minister OF
the gospel who performs the marriage
ceremony in disregard of IL, whatever
the laws Of the state may be-
As recommended by the resolution.
committee. the resolution denounced.
clergymen who performed the marriag,
service for divorced persons This wal
amended TO read "disapprovc' A mo-
tion to strike ont this part of the reso
luton was defeated
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
THOUGHTS OF
W0MAN'S RIGHTS
written for EVENING JOURNAL
BY JAMES 7. CROZIER.

Did you know that have changed
around?
Am now for WOman's Rights!
Have very many lady friends,
Don't get In no more fights
They hit me sometimes rather hard,
And 7 could name you one.
That did protest about my work,
That just wrote for fun.
But now I say. I've turned around.
And wish my friends to note;
Am willing to do anything.
To help the Woman Vote.
There is some stuff that's sold today,
We we'll could do without:
And when Our Woman has a vote.
VIII soon go up the spout.
That It will come. there is no doubt.
For signs all point that way:
II they will do the best they can.
They'll surely win the day.
And when that day shall come around
I feel they'll firmly stand;
And by their votes such stun as rum.
VIII vanish from our land
/ wrote one time what / would do.
I'd hold a hat or coat
For any woman, il she wished;
While she went i'm to vote.
III show my colors. everywhere,
And very many knows,
That on the lapel Of my coat,
They see the Yellow Rose.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
SI.5O TO BALTIMORE AND RETURN;
- TO WASHINGTON AND RETURN
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Sunday,
MHA nN.

Special train will leave Delaware
Avenue Station, Wilmington, at SAP a.
m. Returning leave Washington
Union Station, p. m: Baltimore
Camden Station. s D.. m; (Mt.
Royal. sos p. m.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
$4,000 MAY TURN GUT IN
Preparedness PARADE

The sub.committees on the "Prepared-
ness parade" are all working hard on
plans for the day, aud will make every
possible effort to get a large turn out.
Il is hoped TO get $4,000 people in the
parade ON June 10. and Judging from
the interest that has been aroused the
committees will be successful IN this
particular.
Mayor james 4. Price, chairman Of
the civics division committee. has ap'
pointed the following as members OF
that committee: James Kane, William
=. White, William j.. llighheld and
Frank W. picrson. This committee held
meeting In the mayors office last
night and discussed plans The Levy
Court yesterday granted permission for
the erection of grandstand on the
Court House lawn for use during the
parade.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24

A Clear Brain and healthy body are
essential for success. Business men,
teachers. students. housewives, and
other workers say Hoods sarsaparilla
gives them appetite and strength, and
makes their work seem easy. Il over
comes that tired feeling.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24

tism, gout. gravel. neuralgia and sci
atica result Il was DR.. Pierce who
discovered new agent. called
"Anuric" which will throw out and
eradicate this uric acid from the sys-
TEN. Or. Pierce believes "Anuric" ia
be 81 times more potent than lithia.
and consequently you need no longer
fear muscular or articular rheumatism
or gout. or many other diseases which
are dependent on an accumulation OF
uric acid within the body. Send Dr.
Pierce. lnvalids' Hotel. Buffalo. n. Y,
l0c. for trial package. or S1.0O for full
treatment "Anuric."
Dr. Pierce's reputation is back of
this medicine and you know that his
Pleasant Pellets" for the liver and
his 'Favorite Prescription" for the Ills
OF women have had a splendid reputa-
tion for the past so years.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
If you Suffer from Backache, Lumbago
Kidneys or Rheumatism, Take
Hot Water and "ANURIC"

American men and women must
guard constantly against kidney
trouble. because we eat too much and
all our food is rich. Our blood is filled
with uric acid which the kidneys strive
70 filter out. they weaken from over
work. become sluggish: the elimin-
ative tissues clog and the result is
kidney trouble. bladder weakness and
a general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
Of lead. when your back hurts or the
urine Is cloudy. full OF sediment, or
you are Obliged TO seek relief two or
three times during the night, when
you suffer with sick headache or dizzy,
nervous spells. acid stomach. or you
have rheumatism when the weather
Is bad. get from your druggist
"ANURIC." Because of uric acid in
oVer-abundance in the system. back
ache. pains here and there, rheuma-
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
WOMEN TO PARADE
FOR Preparedness
Committee Appointed TO Ar
range for Big Turnout
on June 10
FRATERNITIES AND
INDUSTRIES IN LINE

Mere man. Of course. figure In
the Wilmington Preparedness Par
ade." on Saturday. June 10. but II now
appears he will have to take second
place and give the women a show.
Mrs. Henry B. Thompson and her
associates Mrs. John p. Nields. Miss
Emily p. Bissoll. Mrs A. II. Berlin.
Mrs. Robert r. Robinson. Mrs. Fred
Megaw, Mrs Charles r. Miller. Mrs
A. j. Whitney. Mrs. William 70. Doug
las-all of whom are counted among
the hardest workers in this cause. are
determined that while men may come
and men may 60" the women will go
on and on with their plans until they
have a showing In the parade of which
the city will be proud
Girls, and more girls, and women,
trampng gracefully to the music Of
the big brass bands in long divisions.
or with the organizations in which are
men. too-that VIII be an inspiring
sight in the procession.
Thousand of women al Chevy Chase
have shown that there Is just as much
reason why they should be prepared
to help in the defense Of their homes
as the men. or course. Wilmington
women don't have TO go that far TO
express their convictions. They can
show, Just as much, that they are in
] 4
by lining up i'm the Wilmington par
ade, as they can by going to Chevy
Chase.
This will he one OF the big features
of the parade Another will be the
appearance OF the Organized Militia
of Delaware.
william A. Speakman. chairman OF
the industrial committee, expects that
a vast number of workingmen will
turn out. and he Is now hard at work
to get as many as possible personally
interested in the parade
The fraternal organizations Will
have great numbers in line. II Is hoped
that all OF these organizations Will
at the earliest possible moment. notify
Charles A. Rudolph. of No. ii3 Della.
ware avenue. chairman Of the frater'
nal committee. or Chief Marsh
Pusey Wickersham. at the Chamber o
, Commerce Offices, as to the number %
men they expect to have in line. I
B has been impossible to send out invi
I tations to each Of the lodges person
70 ally. and all lodges are invited througl
- the press 10 participate.
J., Mayor James +. Price. chairman q
J.. the civic committee has named hi
associates on that committee. as FOL
lows: Street Commissioner Frank "
Pierson city Councilman James Kane
q City Treasurer William J. Highfel
4 and City Auditor William r. White.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24

their time in progressive games I'm
which Miss Emma Maclary and George
kype were the winners. The guests
were: Emma Maclary. Nellie Ball
Mary Lyman, Rebecca Springer. Mary
Scarborough, Irene Gregg. Howard
Ball, George Kype. Harvey Maclary.
Warren Garrett. Quimby lyman and
Stephen Springer. OF Newport. Miss
Alice Polk. Of Hockessin. and Joseph
Hampton and Gilbert Black. OF VIII
mington.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
FRuIT SHIPMENTS.

The fruit report for the Delaware
division OF the r.. b. and W. railroad
for Monday. May %. is as follows:
Quarts Of berries. 27.S6S; previous
shipments. 5.436; total TO date 33..
304; barrels of sweet potatoes, 2S;
previous shipments. 1892 total 10
date. 1920: barrels Of white pot ,toes.
Sc; previous shipments. 2S2; total to
date, 33S.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
HEee SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.

Commencement exercises of the
Misses Hebb's School will be held on
Wednesday morning. May 81, at 10
o'clock. These exercises followed by
the games and the supper party in
the country will be the last school
function until school reopens In Octo-
ber.
Evening journal., 1916-05-24
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON.
sunday. May D. Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.

Si.5O 10 Baltimore and return; $500
TO Washington and return. Special
train will leave Delaware Avenue sta
tion. Wilmington, SAP a. m. Return
ing leave Washington Ounion Station)
= p. M; Baltimore, Camden Station
Is D. m: mt RoyaD. sos p. m.-Adv
Evening journal., 1916-05-24

EVENING SOCIAL AT NEWPORT.
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWPORT. Del, May 24.-Miss
Marietta Groome entertained a num-
Der Of her friends at her home here
On Monday evening. The guests spent
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Everu Frenchn1an Who Can
Garry Gun Is on Firing
Line, Striving for Victory

= The streets are dark, not only be-
cause OF Zeppelins. Let me inter
polate here my conviction that Paris
Is no longer afraid OF Zeppelins.
She was afraid earlier in the war.
Now she hates the men who send
them, but the Zeppelin is regarded
as an incident OF the war. Those
who stay At home must do their
share of the suffering and dying,
even II they cannot fight. The pos
sibility that the Zeppelins may
come on any foggy night is regard
ed as calmly as though they would
prove as harmless as the yellow
Clement Bayard which drifts idly
over the city on every sunny day.
AS a measure OF precaution, the
streets are kept dark at night. OF
course, and also the supply OF cleo
trio light bulbs is running short.
The price of an ordinary ls-candle
power bulb has mounted from one
frac fifty 70 four francs nifty be-
cause Of the war. The men and
women who once made them are
now making shells and high explo-
sives. France would buy OF Amer
lea. for there is no shortage Of
money here. but the bulbs cannot be
had. We could make them in the
United States, but there 10 no rom
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he will not buy coal."

he will not buy coal."
A friend is occupying an apart
ment which In normal times rents
for the equivalent Of 1900 American
dollars year. She Is the only one
in the house who pays rent. The
landlord has one by one eliminated
every expense that can be eliminat-
ed. There Is no light In the halls
nowanights and no carpets on the
stairs. The elevator long ago
stopped running The water has
been turned OF In the non-psying
apartments. Every little while the
landlord tries TO persuade his ten
ants TO move out, 80 that he may
close his house. but they will not.
What other landlord would be In
sane enough to receive tenants who
could not even promise to pay rent!
The landlord cannot eject them, OF
course. This Is In time OF war.
Sometimes one gets false idea OF
conditions here. A few weeks ago,
for example. a friend wanted to buy
a typewriter. He visited the ofhces
OF the two largest American type.
writer.making concerns. He could
not buy. he could not rent. he could
not even borrow q typewriter There
were none on hand.
I'VE have sold out" he was told.
There has been a tremendous de-
mAnd for machines" .
A Chicago concern sells a $50
typewriter under its own trade
name. The Paris agent had been
sleepy. A man with q little enter
prise got hold Of the agency. and
his first order was for 500 machines.
He has contracted 10 take 5000 ma
chimes in the first year, X the Chi
eago house can supply them. Add
TO that the fact that dealers IN Of
fee furniture simply cannot keep
even with their orders--that II is
hardly possible to even buy a sec
ond.hand desk in Paris-and you
have a condition which seems to
show prosperity.
That would be very wrong con-
clusion. The stock OF once furni-
ture has been exhausted because
OF the multitude OF small firms
which have sprung up all over
France 70 do a war business with
the government. Even a very small
firm cannot hold its ledgers on its
knees. Desks must be had. The
demand for typewriters has some
what similar origin. II Is added to
by the fact that not a typewriter
has been made in France for Is
months. and that typewriters wear
out, and that France has been striv.
ing with gallantry only second to
that she has shown in the field 10
keep her various business interests
alive. She has very naturally pre-
ferred American typewriters to
those OF English makes. Those who
have tried TO beat out a letter on
an English typewriter will under
stand why.
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on board the ships for . consign-
ment OF electric light bulbs. France
can get along with a very little
light. you understand. but she can.
not get along without the material
with which she fights. France IL
thinking only Of victory. She thinks
not al all of any minor inconveni.
ences.
Prices have gone mp everywhere
Bottles. for example, are now worth
from three 10 four times what they
were in normal times. They DO
not come back from the front, do
you see. The men there drink
their wine or their beer and then
throw the bottles away. II there
happens 10 be q man Of a very saw
ing turn In the trench he fills the
emptied bottle with some peculiar
ly violent form Of high explosive
and then lobs II over to Fritz.
Fritz is likewise possessed Of . spir-
II Of economy. Sometimes bottles
pass back and forth for hours at
time where the trenches are very
close. Then the bottle throwers. be-
ing well filed with glass splinters
by this time. and tired Of the amuse.
ment. relapse into quiet. II has
been delightful afternoon. but very
wasteful o. bottles.
One no longer worries that coal
has risen in price from 80 francs
TO $50 francs ton. Flat jewellers
have accustomed themselves 10
burning a minimum OF fuel In the
smaller establishments the good
folk sit in the kitchens along with
the servant TO get the benefit OF
the heat that may remain in the
kitchen stove. Even the tenants OF
better apartments get along with
one FIRE, and that a small one. Steam
heat Is out of the question.
You should demand that your
landlord give you steam heat said
one fresh from New York. where
the landlord has finally been ground
under the heel OF the shivering ten
ant by a decision of the courts. The
other regarded him sadly.
The landlord who Is getting all
his rent may exist in Paris" said
he, "but I doubt II. I am certain
the landlord does not live in Paris
who admits that he IL getting his
rent. Under the circumstances what
are You going 10 do when he says