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Evening journal., 1916-08-30
Cordial Greeting
FOR Waterways MEN
Member of Presidents Cab
met May Make Address
TO Visiting Delegates
DELAWARE CITY TRIP
PART OF PROGRAM

That President Wilson OF one Of
the members of his cabinet may adj
dress the meeting Of delegates OF the
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Associ-
alton. at The Playhouse. September
IA, when the delegates gather in this
city for a few hours. was announced
at the meeting Of the entertainment
committee held last night in the Rose
Room Of the Hotel dupont
The program for that day will be
as follows: The delegates will ar
rive here aboard the steamer Queen
Anne about noon, and will be met at
the Wilson Line wharf by The recep-
ton committee and a band. They
will then board trolley cars and be
taken 10 the Hotel dupont A buffet
lunch will be served in the rooms Of
the city Club. after which the bust
ness meeting will he held In The
Playhouse. II is al this meeting that
il Is expected President Wilson OF one
OF the members of his cabinet will
speak
II is expected that between 500 and
900 will make mp the party OF Wis
iting delegates approximate figures
to be forwarded TO the entertainment
committee the day before the delega-
ton arrives
Colonel George w. Sparks. chair
man OF the subcommittee on enter
tainment. said at the meeting last
night IL would cost about $4,000 TO
entertain the visitors. There was
some discussion as 10 the manner in
which the visiting delegates should
be entertained, and IL was the
unanimous opinion of those present
that Wilmington should he remem-
bered as the place where the dele
gates had been treated right
Leaving here about or $3.50 O'Clock
in the afternoon. the visitors win 20 4,
Delaware City, where they viii also bl
met by a reception committee and {
brass band There will he a business
meeting az Delaware City, when Thu
body viii be addressed by a rominon
man and q part OF the program includes
the inspection of the locks.
From an announcement made las
night, the meetings here and at Della
ware City will be the main business
meetings of the session. Philadelphia
has planned water carnival and bis
days celebration at league Island, 4
he followed by a ball at the Bellevue
Stratford Hotel. but the principal bust
negs sessions will he held here and a.
the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
, Those appointed by Chairman Spark
~ his aides on the subcommittee oI
entertainment were; Henry G. Down
ward, Alexis I. DUPONT, Thomas r. Bay
ard. William b Megear. George A. III
lott Walter d. Bush, T. W. Wilson
William G. Coke, A. d. Warner, IT.. W
/ T. Budd, Harrison CIliikshank. L. Scot
Townsend. John J. Satterthwait, c, A
Rudolph and o. c. Purdy.
Colonel Sparks also suggested that
there be a ladies' committee composed
Of the wives Of the members OF the en-
tertainment committee or some othel
woman member Of their families Gen
eral Chairman Megear viii appoint q
chairman Of this committee.
A committee viii also be appointet
by Chairman Megear to take charge oi
decorations, and all merchants on Mar
ket street are asked to make their build
ings as attractive as possible for the
visiting delegation.
Evening journal., 1916-08-30
URIC ACID POISONING!

The most eminent physicians recog-
nize that uric acid stored up in the
system is the cause Of rheumatism,
that this uric acid poison is present
in the joints, muscles, or nerves. BY
experimenting and analysis at the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
in Buffalo. n. Y. DR.. Pierce discover
ed combination of native remedies
that he called "Anuric which drives
out the uric acid from the system
and in this way the pain, swelling
and Inflammation subside. If You
are a sufferer from rheumatism, back
ache. pains here or there, you can
obtain "Anuric' at any drug store and
get relief from the pains and ills
brought about by uric acid; or send
Dr. Pierce 10c. for trial package
"Anuric'-many times more potent
than lithia and eliminates uric acid
as hot water melts sugar. A short
trial will convince you.
the Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1916-08-30
800 NAS0NS Will
VISIT GEORGETOWN
Hope Chapter Will Entertain
State Officers at Lodge
Rooms Tonight
JOHN MILLS GROWS
LARGE WATER MELON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN, Del, Aug. 30
Extensive preparations have been
made for the entertainment of the
members Of the Masonic lodges south
of Dover, who are to be the guests
of Hope Chapter. No. z. Royal Arch
Masons, tonight Five hundred have
accepted the invitations and notified
the local committee that they win be
present. The visitors will be from
different parts OF the State. including
the grand officers. The event prom
ises TO be one Of the biggest that
has ever been given by the Masonic
Lodge in this section Of the State.
The reception committee comprises
Charles Edgar Willin. John f. Kaiser.
Lloyd r. Rayner Albert f. Polk and
Chester W. Walls.
watermelon weighing As pounds.
measuring 80 inches in diameter and
30 inches long was grown by John
Mills. keeper OF the Green Hill light
near Lewes. this season The melon
is one of tho largest over grown in
that section OF the county.
Mrs. j. +. Fluke. OF Woodside.
genealogisi of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. has been busily
engaged tracing the records I'm the
Sussex county court house for data
of interest 10 the society.
Register OF Wills Oliver y. Robin.
son has granted the following letters
Of administration On the estate of
w. J. Brummel Seaford hundred to
NJ l.. Watson: estate of Sarah p.
Godfrey 10 Dagsboro hundred. to J. G.
Godfrey; estate OF Theodosia r. Nc.
Creight Loves and Rehohoth hun
dred TO Thomas r. Marshall: estate
of Charles r. Pepper Georgetown
hundred. TO Byron and G. Arlington
Pepper: estate of Ruth Annie Sipple,
Cedar Greek hundred, TO William V.
Supple.
Evening journal., 1916-08-30
r'""s The Evening Journal Largest Circulation
DR.. WATT ARRANGES FOR
QUARTERLY conference

Some Of the engagements Of Dr.
Robert Watt, superintendent Of the
Wilmington district of the NJ E. Con-
ference, follows:
September 2, second quarterly CON
ference. Chesapeake City; September
3. Rising Sun and Sylmar; septem-
Der 4. Bethel and Summit, Elkton;
September .. 10, IL, st. Georges Red
Lion Kirkwood and Asbury, Will
mington. These are all second quar-
terly conferences. In all cases where
the church does not have the Duplex
system the district superintendent is
holding the second quarterly confer
ence.
Dr. Watt has had an unusually busy
summer During this month he has
preached at three campmeetings.
Evening journal., 1916-08-30

duPonts can afford TO pay to know
how to use that S6O.Oo0,O0O plant the
European war gave them. after 1t is
all over.
The plants where most OF these OK
periments will he worked out COM
mercially after the war are near Phil
adelphia. The Carney Point plant
the Hopewell. Va. plant, and those
at Haskall. y. j.. and Parlin. \. j..
arc not 10 be abandoned.
These plants are the DUPONT mu-
nitions factories They are turning
out close to 100000 pounds If pow
der a day. An organization in which
10000 men are employed has sprung
up In this industry And whether OF
not this organization and the profit
able industry will continue. that 4;
the problem being worked out by the
anonymous chemists in the research
laboratories.
Evening journal., 1916-08-30
WRIST WATCH BECOMES
NECESSITY. SAY jewellers

MINNEAPOLIS. Aug. 30.-The wrist
watch will be more in vogue than
ever before, lavalieres will remain
popular for at least another year, and
ear-screws and brooches will be
worn more generally than for several
years, according to speakers at the
annual convention Of the American
National Retail jewelers. Association
today
THE wrist watch not only is orna-
mental but to many has become a
necessity" said J. r. Tack. Of New
ark. n. J.. second vice-president OF
the association. "Ear-screws are
coming into favor rapidly. The dia-
mond solitaire. set close to the ear,
will lead in popularity. There will be
little change in the style OF lava
Heres"
Evening journal., 1916-08-30
GEORGE A. ELLIOTT. JR..
Wins At Golf IN maine

In the play for the championship OF
the Arundel Coli Club in Kennebuuk-
port. Maine which was concluded on
the 26th of August, George a. Elliott,
IT.. won the Class 3 meeting his OPP
ponent, Dr. i. NJ. Hopper in the finals
| up IN 70 holes Young Elliott Is de-
veloping good form, and if he keeps on
at the present rate will be able before
long tc make some of the older players
here sit up and take notice.
Evening journal., 1916-08-30
Levy awarded CONTRACT
FOR SPREADING Stone

John Levy, at the meeting Of the
Levy Court yesterday afternoon, was
awarded the contract for unloading,
hauling and spreading stone on the New.
port pike at 50 cents ton The count
rejected the bill Of Alfred II. Mcdowell
for erecting two concrete bridges. The
bridges were 10 be built on the road
leading from the Buck TO St. Gcorgcs,
and McDowells bid was 81 500.
Evening journal., 1916-08-30


Harry W. Hobson DUPONT Co.
Wilson Parvs, Atlas Powder Co.
John Bethards, Atlas Powder Co.
E. {. Handy, DUPONT Co.
Helen E. Lynch. DUPONT Co.
Helen Gregg, Evening journal.
Fred Holloway, Wilmington Steel Co.
Minnie Drscoli stleH Piano Co.
Willard Schraek. DUPONT Co.
Harry Craig. Wilmington Trust Co.
Joe Bull, Wilmington Trust Co.
Howard C. Dennins, Security Trust Safe Deposit Co
Charles J. o'Neill DUPONT Co.
Raymond jackson, dupont Co.
Eleanor Hasson Hercules Powder Co.
Ray Webster. Hercules Powder Co.
Earle Pruitt, Penns. r. r. Co.
Thomas W. Lansford, Hercules Powder Co.
Edward covington Penna. r. r. Co.
Paul Lowe, Penna. r. r. Co.
Frank Huss DUPONT Co.
Edward o'NeIIl American Car Foundry Co.
Willard Handy, American Car q Foundry Co.
Stanley 5ule, dupont Co.
Mena Dettling, r. Topks Sons
HendeI Wallis. Wilmington steel Co.
Price Roe, Wilmington Steel Co.
Kathrine 0ettng Star Publishing Co.
Clara Wood, American Car & Foundry Co.
Elizabeth Maxwell American Car q Foundry Co.
John Hazel, Continental Life ms Co.
Ralph Dlnsmore, Charles Warner Co.
Ida Rowland, Charles Warner Co.
Mabel Hyrons, elIpln, Van Trump Montgomery.
Edith Driseo, Bird, Ford Co.
Lena Casey, Continental Life ms Co.
Anna Casey Continental Life lns. Co.
Msdse 7esuohamp, Charles Warner Co.
Mabel Rowland, Bird, Ford Co.
William Galloway. Charles Warner Co.
Ruth Hyrons, Gilpin, Van Trump G. Montgomery
Virginia 5aynsrd, Equitable Guarantee & Trust Co.
Bessie ONelll w. w. Laird Co.
Margaret Baldwin, Security Trust Safe Deposit CO.
Hannah Hshfeld Security Trust & Safe Deposit &c.
Agnes Murphy eIpln, Van Trump Montgomery.
Kathryn 5yrne, Equitable Guarantee q Trust Co.
Ethel Walls DUPONT Co.
Myra Starr. Hon. Thomas =. 5syard.
know Of them. Ask them why you shou,d a..
MONDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF THE FALL TERM
Evening journal., 1916-08-30

Elizabeth Mecanerty, Harris Engine Co.
Mabel Nixon. dupont Co.
Maris Touehton dupont Co.
Russell S. Matchett. Penna. r. r. Co.
Eleanor Mccarthy, dupont Co.
Iva Reburn, Artillery Fuse Co.
Newman Sharp, DUPONT Co.
Howard Jones, DUPONT Co.
Hazel Ayrst DUPONT Co.
John x. Johnston, Delaware Hard Fibre Co.
Ella Ellis dupont Co.
George Montgomery dupont Co.
Marguerite Walls, DUPONT Co.
Earl Coffin, DUPONT Co.
F. Milton Walls. Continental Life ms Co.
Samuel S. Holloway, American elycerin Co.
Pauline DettIins, L. L. Wlnklemsn
Edna Fleming, chiemint Gum Co.
Lee Tucker, dupont Co.
Lincoln r. Moore, Penna r. r. Co.
Leon Moore, W. w. Laird Co.
Elsie Tally, Water Department
Florence Burrls Singer Sewing Machine Co.
Marvel Philips, dupont Co.
Harry Lynch, DUPONT Co.
Edna Chambers, DUPONT Co.
Henry Codi, Wilson Steamboat Co.
Francis J. Marian, T. c. DUPONT.
Cecil Frazier, dupont Co.
Frank MeVaugh, DUPONT Co.
Florence Newman, City Treasurer's ONCE.
James II. costin, DUPONT Co.
Margaret Jones, Joseph Bancroft a Sons Co.
Sara Brooks, Joseph Bancroft Sons Co.
Lester Hopkins, dupont Fabrikoid Co.
Bertha Barrett Water Department
g. j. Douqherty DUPONT Co.
Clarence Gamble, dupont Co.
Helen E. Dunlap, Cong. Thomas w. Miller.
Leon Bryan, dupont Co.
Edith Guest, Edge Moor Iron Co.
Julia Shockley. Wilmington Gas Co.
M. D. Fisher dupont Co.
Gordon Naylor dupont Co.
Rae duBeli, dupont Co.
Mildred Walker, Pussy Jones Co.
Roland Reed. Artillery Fuse Co.
Helen Piper, dupont Co.
John Newman DUPONT Co.
Lydia Besuehamp, Atlas Powder Co.
Our students are our references. Here are
ect the g. g. C..
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

noon Or, r. D. Garland will make
the address Special music Will be
feature Of the program. DR.. Gar
land 10 the held secretary Of the state
Mission Board and ali are invited to
hear him. ..
Owing to the unusually early data
Of the State convention, ct. Johns Cir
Gle of Kings Daughters viii holi their
first meeting Monday afternoon at
o'clock in the frame school home,
st. Johns Church yard. Twenty
fourth and Broad Streets fun at
tendance Is required. as delegates will
he elected to attend the state con-
vention, which meets at Orange Oc-
tober II, 10 and 10 Other impor-
tant business will also be discussed
Mrs. Clarence G Burton, State
president OF the Kings Daughters
and Sons--aslss all circles 10 -eleat
their delegates as early as possible,
and send ma mes of same to Mrs r. n.
Rawlings. Orange Va The ccnven-
ton will be held in Orange October
II, ~ and 10
The Rosebud Missionary. Society
will meet this afternoon at 1880
o'clock in the West End NJ F.
Church, AL members are requested
to be present
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

gives the general points won by the
troop.
| Instructions.
! l. Twelve Is the least number OF
| boys In one troop recognized by ma
tional headquarters, therefore the
/ lowest divisor must not be under
Twelve. (The promotion points less
points lost has 10 be divided by the
number of registered scouts to give
| large and small troops an equal
| chance. but the average in pee cent
with the decimal gives the same
chance.)
III. Scouts away at school or per-
manently out of the city to be made
an exception. provided same are regis
tered at scout office as associate scout
at time Of re-registration OF troop or
after one month from notification at
scout ONCE.
III. Scout master must only report
scouts present who have attended
equivalent of half meeting or more
Nv. Scout III to be reported present
provided written excuse from parent
OF guardian IL given scout master
V. scout master and assistants not
to count In contest
VI, Points not to be given for
transferred or re-resistered scouts
VII. Merit badges to count on the
report for tho month in which the
badges or certificates are received. or
the work passed by court.
Will All banners. including the
Berry trophy. shall bo awarded on
this system of rules
TX. Troop efficiency ba nner award
ed troop receiving greatest number of
points In city.
x 1nter-distrtot banner awarded
troop rsceivins greatest number of
points in district
XII. District banner awarded district
Aggregat1ng greatest number Of points.
XII Berry trophy-highest nurabe
OF points won by troop during wear
Log Cabin In Demand.
The log cabin on the Richmond
boy scout camp site Il being used
every week BY the Richmond troops.
vince the camp closed July ~ the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24
BOY SCOUT NEWS

beginning October ] there will be
keen rivalry for several different
banners to be awarded to Richmond
scouts by headquarters The city ma.
been divided into three districts. The
Troop Efficiency banner will continue
to be awarded the troop In the cit,
receiving the highest number OF
points during the month; In addition
TO this there will be a district ban.
ner to the district whose troops ag-
gregate the greatest number of points
during the month, and It In expected
that the shs pest rivalry will exist be-
tween the various districts for this
banner. An inter district banner will
also be given tho troop receiving the
highest number of points in the dis
trct for the month.
Following are the points to be won
and the rules governing the contest:
Banners to be awarded by Court
OF Honor at Its regular meeting, first
Friday OF each month from data on
report
Reports must reach scout office not
later than Ia noon on day court con-
venes.
These banners shall be hold from
the time they are awarded until the
next monthly meeting of the court
at which time they must be returned
Promotion Points.
zach tenderfoot scout added during
the month a troop shall receive s.
Each second class scout added dur
ing the month = troop shall receive 10.
Each f1rst class scout added durinE
the month troop shall rece'v. IS.
Each merit badge added during the
month = from shall rocetw-
Each star scout added during the
month troop shall receive 10
Each life scout added during the
month . troop shall receive 10.
DGsh eas1e soouG added duYtnr the
month = troop shall receive AZ
~. Lost Points.
Every scout dropped By troop, 10
points of. When permission IL grant
ed by old scout master or scout execu-
tive for this scout to enroll again IN
a troop, not moro than 10 points
shall be given regardless Of rank
Not more than one dropped scout Will
be counted II reinstated during month
in any one troop. One general point
Off for each week troop IL unregis-
tered after October /. 1916.
Attendance Points.
For perfect attendance in trocr 10
general points for month, "or percent
age attendance part Of 10 points
IS per cent attendance, SIS points
60 per cent attendance, 6 points, etc
Weekly meetings to be taken as basis
of attendance present.
General Points.
The mum Der of promotion" points
won less the points lost" divided by
the registered number of scouts on
roll in SCOUT ONCE at the beginning
of month, plus the attendance points
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

once in while with velvet carnations
IN shades OF old rose and yioiets.
OF solid plain velvet with only a
gold cord and tassel around the crown
has exquislteIy colored flowers in the
| middle front OF the crown. Small
flowers with perhaps one large one
centering cluster, here preference in
The millinery garden where the flowers
often bloom directly in front of and
on the crown, touching the brim but
not resting upon it.
number OF hats are trimmed with
narrow band OF erminc or any other
iur desired with simple bows of fur
hardly wider than bebe ribbon.
One OF the best models which has
last summers style winterized is a
white crepe lined with black velvet.
l.hc hat IS huted at the sides and in
back and front, the brim givinh the
effect of a four-leaf clover. The black
velvet facing protrudes one-quarter
inch beyond the white brim In front
IS an attractive fur pom-pom. a
Adapted for the evening wear IS
shield-shaped brim of bottle-green vel
vet crowned with gold and green bro
+eade. A beaded band encircles the
crown, holding in place four green
feather fancies, on each side.
Among the smaller hats is a brlrn-
less high crown shape, the crown
made entirely Of rows of grosgrain
ribbon. The top hides itself under
padded hackle. 1mitationt metal
beetles ornament the front.
Broad of brim is canotier OF white
ottoman silk with a bell-shaped crown
The under brim is faced with brown
georgette crepe. Around the whita
crown band are chenille motifs of var
iega ting colors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

row OF small birds with beaks al
turned one way
There NAV he no snakes in Ireland
bat Oh a stunning plush velvet sailor
snake OF lrIdesceut feathers winds
around the crown. The dashing brim
wide at both sides is eccentricaiIy mar
row front and back.
Of up-to-date style value is a hat
Of beige felt bound with velet. Wings
hedged fashion around the crown. Not
content with the Burgundy velvet rim,
turned UP in the back hat adds a
crown OF small ostrich Burgundy and
cream tips, grouped in such a way as
10 form the sole trimming.
A dashing roll brim sailor OF cerise
felt faced with midnight blue satin has
q cockade in the center front and bind
ing OF grosgrain ribbon.
Another sailor is discreetly straight
brimmed, is composed Of white panne
velvet faced with black taffeta.
Against the side crown band of white
grosgra,n there are placed three pom
pou,s, one IN front and one at each
aide.
The evef-popular black velvet Is
nstd for an up=ttirned britn hat with
tiny pom-poms of silver fox fur COM
posing decoration around the crown.
4 striking velvet hat, upper faced
with satin has the right side brim
creeping low in front forming a mar
row border which encircles the left
side. A wreath of roses garlands the
top of the crown These roses are in
terspersed with bits of ostrich feath-
ers placed here and there on the petal.
OF the Sewers. Flowers are also fea-
tured on soft felt hat with dash
ing sweep OF brirn. A simple ribbon
around tire crown IL anpIiuued everv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

Mrs Montgomery Osborne Of Nor
to4k and Mrs. Matthew Fontaine
Maury Werth. Of Detroit, Mich. are
tho guests OF Mr. and Mrs jaime.
Werth. on West Franklin Street. y
Or, and MRS. John N Upshur. of
West Franklin Street. are spending a
fe" weeks at Atlantic City.
Mrs Walter Christian has returned
10 virginia Beach, after spending a
week at her apartment on Park Ave-
nue.. Mrs. Christian. with her daugh.
ter, Mrs. James Amber Johnston, Ia
occupying her cottage at the beach
for the month OF September and a
part Of October. Mr.. Christian 10
also with them.
Mrs Archer O. Jones and Miss
Alice Reed Jones have concluded a
brief stay at their Monument Avenue
home and returned to "Coveriy," their
shm n1er residence In Amelia County.
Meetings.
beiegates to the meeting ~ the Vlr-
gina Division. T. p, c.. IN Lyr CHI
burg. October 1913. are requested
70 meet Mrs Randolph AT Lee Camp
HAN Monday at IL o'clock to discuss
transportation The treasurer Of
Richmond Chapter will be present at
this time TO receive dues
The Confederate Memorial I.,terary
Society Will hold the first meeting OF
the fall on Wednesday at ii p'cloca.
The Women's Missionary Society of
.eigh Street Baptist Church viii hold
! to regular meeting on Thursday even
hk at o'clock ins.<ad of the afrei-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

.ohoWlng troops have visited the site;
/ 81, S. NJ. II e Calisch. "a NJ
Wailerstein, S. NJ; 12, A. B. pyle
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

5: NJ; 4. c. B. Poole, 8. NJ; 81. Nm
flem1ng, s, NJ; 20. r. c. Jones. NJ
and Troop 81. - ''A's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24
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) nued From Sixth Page
..er visit TO Mrs. W. Law
fifh at her home on Preston
q IN Charlottesville.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-24

Mr. and Mrs ". Harris Of Rich
mond. are visiting Mrs. Harris pa
rents, MIR. and Mrs c. ID Galiyon,
IN Chase City.
Mrs. Alexander Gmison and Miss
Iisa Guigon have recently returned to
the city, after spending some time at
Elkion.
Mrs Hugh Davis and son Walpole
Davis are at Rock Valley" near The
Plans. for the early fall
Mr.. and Mrs, Luther Wright. Mrs
Fnstey and Mr.. Millner, Of Ginter
Park. motored 10 Gloucester last
week, 10 spend Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs Wright's uncle. r. G. Tins
ley, at his home, Bonnie Wood"
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