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Evening journal., 1916-08-28


mend your Compound to other ladies. "
Mrs. MARY RIDGwAY, Durand, Wis.
A Massachusetts, Woman Writes.
Blackstone, Mass. - My troubles
were from my age. and felt awfully
sick for three years. / had hot flashes
often and frequently suffered from
pains. took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and now am we'll"
Mrs. PIERRE CouRNoYER, Box 2S9.
Blackstone, Mass.
Such warning symptoms as sense Of
suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, back
aches, dread of impending evil, timidity,
sounds in the ears, palpitation of the
heart, sparks before the eyes, irregu-
larities, constipation, variable appetite,
weakness and dizziness, should be heeded
by middle-aged women. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has carried
many women safely through this crisis.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
GARRIcK THEATRE TO
OPEN LABOR DAY.

Elaborate preparation is being made
for the re-opening of the Garriok The
atre. which will occur with the matinee
next Monday. Labor Day. Mr.. Dock
stader, who with Mrs. Dockstader, has
returned from Atlantic City, where
they spent the summer, is giving tine
matter personal attention. In fact he
has been making preliminary plans all
summer, and, being in touch with the
booking agency in New York, mas land
ed some vaudeville acts which will come
10 Wilmington as soon as they can be
obtained The theatre has been inn
proved. and it is now being renovated,
and everything will be in readiness for
the opening next Monday.
Mr.. Dockstader says the outlook for
the season is exceptionally good, ana
he wants his patrons TO be the beneh-
carries. For the opening bill he has
booked a number of headliners, which
will be announced in a few days.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
PLAYHOUSE OPENS TONIGH
With MR.. BRADY SNEW PLAY

Wilmington this evening will have a
dramatic treat when The Man Who
Came Back the new play by Jules
Eckert Goodman. from the story Of
John Fleming Wilson. will open The
Playhouse season. II is William A.
Brady production and from here will
go direct TO The Playhouse in New
York for a run. William A. Brady
personally guarantees to the people Of
Wilmington that both play and play
ers are first class In every respect
and that the production is entirely out
of the ordinary.
The company includes Mary Nash.
who has made such hit in a number
of productions. despite the fact that
she is one of the youngest actresses
on the stage in such work; Henry
Hull. Edward Emery, Charlotte Gran
Vile and a number of others. The
play is handsomely mounted and the
scenery is a special feature. II will be
produced with all that careful atten-
ton to detail which marks all of the
productions of Mr.. Brady and he Will
be here to see the initial performance.
There is no question that this Is one
of the very best attractions TO be Of
fered this season and Wilmington is
fortunate in getting it ahead Of New
York and the other large cities. The
sale of seats has been large and II Is
/ expected that Wilmington theatre
goers will give an enthusiastic recep-
ton to the play and players. A num-
Der Of prominent theatrical men are
exnected to be present TO see the mi
] tial performance because the produe-
Z ton has attracted more than usual
attention among them.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
AT THE VICTORIA.

The much-heralded Meier Do-Well, -
the greatest Of the Rex Beach stories,
filmed in ten big sets, opens today at
the Victoria for a weeks run. This
might we'll be termed one OF the big
gest things ever attempted by VIII
mington moving picture theatre. and
undoubtedly it will be a week Of big
business at the Victoria, as THE
"Ne'er-Do- Well has drawn record
houses in all parts of the country
"The Neer-Do- Well" filmed as a spec
tacular drama, is considered by many
as Rex Beachs greatest story. Fasci-
mating Panama scenery is shown, in
GLIDING the work of digging Panama
Canal.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
GARBAGE WAGONS IN TROUBLE.

One Of the wagons Of the Whining.
ton Sanitary Company broke down on
Market street between Seventh and
Eighth streets al noon today and II
was necessary to transfer its load TO
another cart. The transfer was &C
complished safely. but no sooner was
the second cart started forward than
something gave way and the body was
tilted TO such an angle that the con.
tents we're spilled into the street The
load was gathered up and taken away
after a short delay.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
MUST ANSWER FOR TAKING
away ANOTHER'S auto

Paul vanderbrach. charged with
driving OF an automobile without the
owners consent. in City Court this
morning was placed under $500 bail
for Court OF General Sessions.
Joseph Sellers testified that Wander
brach had been employed by him as {
chauffeur and had taken the machine
on Sunday night week ago from the
garage on French street below Fourth
There was evidence to show that Van
derhraeh had run into a pole rear
New Castle and wrecked the machine
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
Theatre and Park Attractions

into its own as a place for outings
where the visitors can enjoy a quiet
rest with q lunch under the trees in
true picnic style, or can find AL Of
the up-todate amusements 70 be
found in a fra class park II they
desire them. Brandywine Springs is
cen of the biggest and best equipped
parks in the section. and boasts OF a
number of amusements. including the
big Purchase, which are not possess
ed by any other park in Wilmington
or vicinity.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
MILLER TOO PERSISTENT
IN DEMANDS ON POLICE.

Richard Miller. colored, came into
the police station about Ills o'clock
Saturday night. according to evidence
produced in City Court this morning.
complaining he had been insulted
while in a saloon. He demanded that
a policeman be sent with him to ar
rest the saloonkeeper and refused 10
leave unless this was done. He Gre
ated such a disturbance that officer
Bullock locked him up.
Miller pleaded not guilty. but on
the strength Of the officers testimony
he was fined SO and costs for disor-
derby conduct.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
sHAcKLEToN.HANF.

The marriage Of Miss Florence
shackleton. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Shnckleton. OF No. 42s
Ferris street, and Walter L. Hanf
took place Saturday afternoon at the
parsonage OF st. Stephens Lutheran
Church, the Rev. Frederic Doerr. on.
cieting. Following the ceremony the
young couple left for trip 70 Az.
lantic City after having been given a
noisy send-off bv a number OF friends
who had congregated al the railway
station. On their return Mr. and Mrs
Hanf will reside at No. 404 West
Thirtieth street
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
AT THE MAJESTIC.

A poor little Scotchman, named Car
negie. becomes a mighty ironmaster
and matches a large brood of multi
millionaires in Pittsburgh. A Vermont
farmer. named Vail. becomes the head
of the countless millioned corporation
known to you as the Bell Telephone
system. These are the kind of ro-
mances that come to your mind when
you see the new Paramount play.
Rolling Stones" at the Majestic to-
day and tomorrow. owen Moore and
Marguerite Courtot have the star
roles, and Edgar Selwyn in writing
Rolling Stones" has produced a play
that is as energetic as Billy" Sunday,
as vital as Theodore Roosevelt when
he shakes his first and shows his
teeth. as romantic Is a Coal Oil
Johnny" or Pittsburgh Phil"
Rolling Stones" is a delightful mix
ture of comedy and thrilling melO-
drama and contains several OF the
most interesting comic characters.
At BRANDYMINE SPRINGS.
Brandywine Springs Park is coming
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
4CE OF JUDGMENT DOES
NOT excuse AUTO DRIVER

Bad judgment in making the turn
at Front and French streets did not
excuse George e. King in City Court
this morning. from a fine Of $40 and
costs when he was arraigned on a
charge of violating the traffic law.
King was said to have driven his
automobile on the wrong side Of
Front street yesterday. between King
and French streets. He explained he
turned out to avoid a heavier car. and
his car skidded so much it seemed
better to drive on the wrong side OF
the street.
Judge Churchman declared King
should have stopped his car when he
saw he was going to have trouble,
and imposed the fine.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
MUST HAVE auto License
With YOU. Says JUDGE

Charles Biddle. arraigned in City
Court this morning on a charge of
operating a motor vehicle without a
license, was fined $40 and costs. Bid
die was arrested Saturday afternoon
by Oficer Jordan. at Delaware avenue
and Washington street. He said he
had a license but did not have it with
him. Judge Churchman said this was
no excuse. Licenses must be in the
possession of auto drivers.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
MISS MoELWEE 10 WE'D.

Miss Barbara Cecilia McElwee,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward j.
McElwee. OF No. 237 North Broome
street. and Daniel G. Grant, also OF
this city, will be married at 8 o'clock
Monday evening September 4, IN st.
Paurs r. c. Church. The marriage
will be solemnized with full nuptial
mass. The bride will be attended by
her cousin. Miss Lillian NJ Stearrett
and the best man viii be Philip ID.
Grant, brother Of the groom. William
H. McElwee and Edward J. McElwee,
Jr., brothers Of the bride, will act as
uahers.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
TRIMMED IN CRAP GAME
AND THEN FINED IN COURT

Charles Benze and Harry Matthews,
both colored. when arraigned in City
Court this morning on charges Of
playing crap, made no defense and
were fined IS and costs each. They
we're arrested Saturday night by Off
Ger Morrow after they had been rob-
bed of $50 by man who was in the
game with them. When the officer
learned they had been gambling he
took them into custody.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
Hook On

TO some Of the Bargains float
ing around in the Big Clothing
Pool here at 9th and Market.
Either Gold. Silver or Paper
Bait will get them and surs
catch every time.
SIS Custom Made Suits.
$3.50 and SIPS Worsted
Suits.
$3.50 Special Shoes.
$500 New Fall Hats.
Soc and S1.15 Mems shirts
Mems so Odd Trousers.
and lots Of others ready and
waiting. Look in the Windows,
Plenty more inside.
MULLINS HOME STORE
9th and Market.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
MA. LYNCH SERIOUSLY ILL.

Humphrey Lynch. proprietor Of the
Hotel Lynch, on West Fourth street,
is seriously ill., He was overcome by
the heat of last Monday and Tuesday
and complications have set in. He was
reported to be somewhat improved to-
day. Drs. John Palmer and ID. /.
McColley are in attendance.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
GOOD ELL AT sHELLPOT.

Musical comedy with good music.
pretty costumes, pretty girls and
really clever comedians together with
several excellent vaudeville acts will
be the entertainment which is offered
10 the pubic in the Family Theatre
at Shellpot Park each afternoon and
evening this week II Is a program
which is entirely out Of the ordinary
and ono which cannot avoid making a
hit II is an excellent company
which Manager James e. Henry has
gotten together and he has a reputa-
ton Of being able to give the public
better entertainment than was ever
offered before in Wilmington for the
money.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
RrsHIyC WORK on WHARF,

The Jones Construction Company
is rushing the rebuilding Of the du-
Pont wharf at the foot Of Orange
street. and expect q TO be completed
in a short time. The wharf has been
sliding into the river, and repairs
were necessary.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
SUIT AS RESULT OF ACCIDENT

Special n THE EVENING JOURNAL
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. Aug Is
Il was announced today that A. j
Wilmington. an auto lepairman OF
Wilmington, Del, who figured In a
collision on Saturday night. will be
served with papers this evening in a
suit for $4,000 as result Of the acct
dent. A second suit is contemplated
by another party, IL is said.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
FINED FOR TRRsPAss.

Thomas Moran and Oliver Spruen-
burk, arraigned in City Court this
morning on charges of trespass. were
both fined SIS and costs. They we're
arrested Saturday night for trespass-
ing on railroad property,
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
AT THE QUEEN.

Sure. it's ireland itself! With Ba-
cons and Greens haunting Cars and
shamrocks and a real Irish Fair all IN
"The Marriage of Afolly-O.' the new
Triangle picture. which is the feature at
traction at the Queen today and to-
morrow. Mae Marsh and Robert Haron
have the leading roles in this photo
plav which is said to be one Of the
trucst pictures of Irish life yet shown
upon the screen. The story deals with
verv universal traits, but none truer or
more interesting than the ceremony
gone through by the heroine in order
10 get herself a man. TO give The
Marriage of Molly-o' the proper at
mosphere the Queen orchestra, under
the direction of Emory L. Bauer, VIII
render a special program of the best
collection of Irish music.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
STANLEY SHINGLES INJURED.

Stanley Shingles. aged Is years. Of
No 626 East Fifth street, was cut
about the head early this morning
while riding a bicycle when he col.
lided with an ice wagon OF the Da.
mond Ice & Coal Co.. at the Fourth
street railroad crossing. The wagon
was driven by James Brown. colored.
Shingles was removed to the Homeo.
pathic hospital in the Phoenix ambu-
lance.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28

LYDIA h. flnkhan 3
Vegetable Com
pound. When Twas
as and had tn e
Change of Life,
q friend recon-
mended it and 1t
gave me such relief
from my bad feel
ings that l took
several bottles. /
am now we'll and
baaifbrr and racop,-
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
ENTERTAINED ON BIRTHDAY.

In honor OF the eleventh birthday
anniversary Of their daughter. Helen,
Mr.. and Mrs. e. j. Sheppard, OF No.
1900 Washington street, entertained
number OF their little friends last
Wednesday evening. The evening was
spent in playing games Refreshments
Elizabeth Stroud. Esther France,
Grace Burton, Marian Reed. Dorothy
Whiteman. Barbara Bradford. Marian
Borrell. Helen Sheppard, Roger
Stroud, Edgar Reese, Wallace Pearce
David Schagrin. Stewart Horn and
Monty Phillips.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
CITY CLUB CABARET POPULAR.

Each succeeding night OF the City
Club cabaret attracts a larger and
more enthusiastic audience. The roof
garden Saturday night was iliumi-
mated by a large spot light that
spread variety OF color over the
dancers. The cabaret feature OF the
evening was Miss Irene law. a COM
medienne OF ability. and Allan Moore.
tenor well known on cabaret stages
throughout the country.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
BUILD SHE'D FOR MOTORS.

Sheds have been placed over the
motors and main gearing on the new
river front bridge to protect them
from the weather workmen are still
engaged in repairing the machinery
Of the bridge. and il is not expected
to be completed for about one week.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
HELn uNpER PEACE BONp.

William Blackstone, who was
charged with threatening bodily harm
to General S. Burden. was held under
a $500 peace bond by Judge Church.
man in City Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
ANOTHER OUT FOR CORONER.

John K. SlncIalr mas announced ms
candidacy for nomination on the Re
publican ticket for coroner. Mr.. Sim
clair is now a special policeman. He
was formerly superintendent Of Silver
brook cemetery and has many friends.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
MARRIED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.

In celebration Of their twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Rossitor held a reception al
their home on Saturday evening. The
evening was pleasantly spent in dane
ing and playing Of games. Music was
furnished by Oscar Settles Orchestra.
Refreshments we're served Many
beautiful and useful gifts were re-
ceived by Mr.. and Mrs. Rossiter.
Among those present we're; Mrs
William Jess, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Rossiter. Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Settles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Ward, RMS. Ed
ward Abbott. William Abbott. William
Rossiter. Miss May Rossiter William
Rossiter. Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
Cant. of Bridgeton. ~ j.; Mr.. and
Mrs. william Haggarty, Mrs. Name
TAYLOR. Mrs. George Forrest, Mrs NJ
Bowers Mrs. d. Fenino. Miss Ethel
NJ. Shaw. Miss May Guest. OF Camden.
n J.; Miss Isabelle Cobourn and
Miss Anne Cobourn.
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Mrs. John y. Andrews returned Ia
Washington. D. c., saturday. after a
weeks visit with her brother in law
General James II. Wilson.
Miss Amy +. DUPONT will show hel
famous chow dog at the dog show 10
connection with the Delaware STATE
Fair.
Miss Margaret Lane. who had beer
touring in Canada and New Englane
with Mrs Huxley Harvey for six weeks
returned home on Wednesday. Mrs
Harvey stopped at Mt Pocono for .
fortnight and will probably stay an
other two weeks at wernersville before
returning home.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Herschel 4. Norris an,
Robert +. Norris have returned iron
/ shelter Island. L. l., where they spen
I the summer.
Mrs. George c. Hall has gone 10 Boals
burg. Pa. to spend several weeks viii
relatives.
I Mrs. Eleanor Girton kemery, contralt
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
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Evening journal., 1916-08-28
1.-THE OLD HOMESTEAD"

Plays may come and plays NAV go,
but THE Old Homestead" Denman
Thompson's masterpiece. which since
its original production has rather
gained than diminished in vitality.
seems to live on forever. Year after
year this truly wonderful play pur.
sues the even tenor OF its way. never
ceasing to add an enthusiastic fol-
lowing in its wake OF unbroken pros
perity II comes to the Playhouse
for three days beginning. August 81,
with bargain matinees on Friday and
Saturday When all is said and done
there cannot be the slightest ques-
ton about "The Old Homestead" be-
ing just the sort of diversion best
suited to please the masses, for with
his splendid New England environ
ment almost reeking with the scent
of new mown hay. and its remarkable
portrayal OF homespun characterize.
tons its heart throbbng sentiments
of love and unselhshness. its tense mo-
ments Of dramatic purpose constantly
relieved by natural, spontaneous fun
and humor, and a generous infusion
of old-tashioned music, gives IL the
distinction IL has so long occupied as
the best American play ever written
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
POLICE DISCARD MURDER
Theory IN CAUSEWAY case

Although many persons have viewed
the body of the man found along the
tauseway on Saturday, no one has iden-
titled the man or furnished any clue that
might throw light ON the case. While
the man wore no shoes when found, the
police authorities do not place much
credence in the murder theory To off,
set the murder theory, they claim the
stone ON which the mans head rested
and which was covered with blood. had
been Embedded in the ground for some
time. The authorities are inclined TO
think that the man fell on the stone.
causing the wound which resulted IN
his death
Chief of Police Black on Saturday
sent letter 20 the Maryland Steel
Company, AZ Baltimore. inquirinp about
Alexander Swanson. The dead man hns
time check and card Of the steel com.
pany with the name Of Swanson "a
them
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
ELDERLY WOMEN
SAFEGUARDED
Tell Others How They Were
Carried Safely Through
Change of Life.

Durand, Wis. am the mother Of
fourteen children and owe my life 10
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
PLAYHOUSE ATTRACTIONS.

"Katinka" the big New York mu-
steal show. a light opera. will be ct
The Playhouse on September 3. THE
Garden of Allah" with a big cast and
splendid scenic mountings will be at
The Playhouse September H. 70 and
10.
Evening journal., 1916-08-28

n OLD MEDAL SUNDAY AT della
" ware City locks, or on road from
there to Wilmington, marked NJ. G. Me
Lnighlin, graduate '0s. Reward # re-.
turned TO NJ c. Mclaughlin, No. 106
Vandever avenue. aug2s-2t
Evening journal., 1916-08-28
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Evening journal., 1916-08-28


fred. j. O'Neill. Wilmington; r. II. Rey-
nolds, Townsend; ". W. Lattomus,
Townsendi F. Hutchinson and party.
Wilmington; Otto thomas. Newark X
s. Carpenter, Port Pcnn Samuel Ker-
shaw, II. Rolley, Mr. Stenc, Mr. Preston,
John Maliue and family, Wilmington;
Mrs. w. Bateman Cullen. Clayton; Mr..
and Mrs Wood Ennis Smyrnas Joseph
Ennis, W. A. Norris and wife. and DIR.
Plank. Wilmington
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Those at the Hotel Rigbie. Betterton,
are; Mr. and Mrs W. H. Baker. Mr..
and Mrs. a. r. Mage Mr. and AIrs.
! Harry Mayer, Benjamin Magec and ,.
w. Raymond Of Dover Louis lawson,
r. W. Bacchus. james r. Taylor W. J.
Taylor, Cornell W. DOWN. W. Halls
I thorp, f. r. McWhorter, ". J ,Ioice,
4 Mr. and Mrs Cooling. Miss Eleanor
Cooling, y. l.. Cooling Ellis NJ Steele
and Mrs. II. c. Souder, Wilmington
Mrs. W. T. Singles and Miss Alice r..
Singles. Of Newark.
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The Misses Katherine Mccullen.
Mary Haley, Nellie Haley and Helen
Glenn have returned to their homes
in this city after a ten days trip to
Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs William Smyth OF No.
2614 West Eighteenth street. accom-
panied by Mrs. e. B. Leach. Of Ken
nett Square, Pc. have returned home
from a very pleasant trip to Grand
View, Wernersville Pa
Evening journal., 1916-08-28

Mrs. George C. Hall has gone 10 Boals
burg. Pa. to spend several weeks viii
relatives.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-06
CONFERENCE
TEAMS START
TOMORROW

WITH a uav coach IN charge and
a brand now 'aam u Tho se,d Sc
oraska -1i4er. saa elias. ~ west
eru football FOR seta-a, years vii
caraps!' sn-o The 't-eHzat tamor-
row afternoon BY opening it- FOOT.
ball season sharing ne calcium
with The bigger universities o: 'ae
eas-
The University o. Chlcag 20 eleven
and teams from Wisconsin. Illinois.
Purdue and other prominent vest.
ern points Will start things
In The east, Harvard viii 'aEe On
Tate A. Cam bridge a--cer-
emily gla,'on for punishment VIII
tear into the moleskin knight from
he University of Virginia Lar,
year no sou'hcrners handed the
Sons Of Eli bad black eve u their
tussie. Princeton vill nee new
zoe In North Carolina
Nebraska opening game n con
ference contes' scheduled with
Drake, generally considered weak
sister in the Missouri valley.
In the big nine none Of he teams
clash with fellow big miners
The Detroit times., 1916-10-06
MURRAY QUITS
TRINE STARTS
New Barrier Chief Employed
At Deyonshire; Will Be-
gin Today

Starter William Murray has Seen
given his unconditional release a.
Devon hire park. and this afternoon
Eddie rrno will cflciate az the bar.
r.er Urine made something OF a rep
uluticn fer himself a. Montreal this
fall AMI comes well rtCommt nded
Il is understood that Murray resign
ed before the DeVoushIre officials
took any formal action. bur it has
been 10 secret that be has not given
satisfaction.
In Justice 20 Murray n should ~
stated tha, the Jockeys and horses
have been unusually hard 20 handle.
and the attitude Of the tAnS. after
The first bad start or two, did no;
help the starter 20 retain his com.
posu-t Murray has done good work
.n H'~ day and this should % re
corded AS simply a bad meeting for
him.
Meanwhile fhe long shots conur.
ned % run mild Six ~ rh,u aou
f-s. money AN. Rapu, Na~ Gee only
,tyori,e ,o syt acr.s, The BEST o.,
N 'he iss vas on N"..e Boots 20
show 'Ha sixth race That paid
S3s So Rars.Ee Next vH- Ya'laha
winner 81 TIE same race t3st paid
81 go. So So and SII+a
Good crowds continue t0 tuyn ON,
and a particularly Big 3ay .e rVp"rf
ej tomorrow, when ,a, OPENING
meeting closes