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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
srANroN cHuRcH AcTIvITIEs.

The festival given by the ladies aud
,ccietv of stanton NJ T.. Church on
saturday night netted s3i
The church will receive new carpet
about August /.
The annual picnic Of the Sunday
school will no held ia Shellpot Park on
next Thursday. Three new members
were admitted 10 the church on sun
day. II Is expected to build new sheds
back of the church this fall. The hun
dred association Of Sunday schools Is
expected 10 meet there this fall
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
JAMES Price REFUSES
TO TELL Who SHOT HIM

James Price, colored, Of No. 10
Klund street, who was shot in the
leg on SUNDAY night, still insists that
he does not know who shot him. The
police claim that Price does know
but refuses TO tell His condition is
not serious and he will be able to
leave the Homeopathic Hospital in a
short time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
AT THE VICTORIA.

Mime. Petrova AGAIN dellghted large
gatherings at the Victoria, when she
appeared on the screen at the uptown
theatre yesterday in "Ihe Scarlet
Woman a story Of modern life. The
picture will be seen there again today.
On Thursday will be shown "The
Matrimonial Martyr" clever dramatic
comedy, with Ruth Roland. This fea-
ture is by the Pathe company, and when
first developed was shown 70 portray
such wonderful effects in photoplay that
it was sent 70 the Paris studios Of the
Pathe company to be hand-colored.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
French Drive GERMANS
FROM ESTREES TRENCHES
Rv rhe United Press.

PARIS, July 2j.-Another advance Of
French troops was reported in today's
official statement They carried
strongly fortified blockhouses'' south
of Estrees and elected the Germans
from trenches they occupied nearby
Counter attacks elsewhere along the
French front by the Germans were re-
pulsed.
North Of Vermandovillers, the Ger
mans were thrown out of some trenches
they had occupied.
ON the left bank Of the Meuse, Ger
man grenade attack against Hill SOi
was checked by machine gun fire.
In Alsace the Germans made an un
successful attack following extensive ar
tillerv preparation, north of Altkirch.
The communication also revealed
French air squadron raids on Pierre
pont and Longuyen Railroad stations
and Mangiesse Bivoauc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
SAY he BEAT Child
FOR STAYING OUT LATE

Christopher Beragino, Of No. 412
West Front street, arraigned in City
Court this morning on a charge of
assault and battery on his 16 year
old step-daughter. Mary Balsom, had
his case continued until Thursday
morning. The girl, at the request of
Assistant City Solicitor John F. Lynn
was turned over to the custody Of
Probation Officer Stout.
It is alleged Beragino beat the girl
for staying out late at night
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
ACCuSFD OF WIRE LARCENY.

Harry Moore arraigned IN City
Court this morning on charge OF
larceny had his case continued until
Thursday lie was arrested yester-
day at Front and Market streets by
Detective Fairchild on John Doe war
rant. charging him with the larceny
OF 312 pounds Of copper cable valued
al 1874 The police are looking for
the owner Of the cable
Moore is declared TO have tried 10
sell the wire but could not give a
satisfactory explanation Of how II
came into his possession.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25

and says he would not hesitate at
any duty assigned them. During the
few weeks OF camp the men have
been built up 10 perfect health.
II is likely that the Delaware
troops will be united with the Second
West Virginia Regiment, a squadron
OF cavalry from the regular army and
three batteries Of field artillery from
the army, upon reaching Deming.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
Greater PART OF
POZIERES now IN
CONTROL OF british
CONTINUED From First Page.l

woods. The forests themselves were
gone. OF the leafy foliage nothing re-
NAMED. Shot and she'll and hand gren-
AIDES had stripped the trees into gaun'
ire blackened poles, or laid them down
on the ground in inextricable confusion
Behind these barriers of logs, the Ger
mans and British fought fercely.
There was no diminution in the artil
lery fire which General Iiaig has now
been pouring ccaselessly into the ger
man lines since Friday On the Other
hand the Germans pounded away Will
explosive shells, gas shells, shrapnel and
machine gun FIRE
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
JAu JOB FOR ALTON.

James r. Alton colored was SEN
fenced by Deputy Judge Joslyn in
City Court this morning to six months
in the workhouse and 20 have $3.50 a
week devoted to the support OF his
three children.
Alton was arraigned some time ago
and ordered 10 support his children,
but has been unable TO obtain a
hnndsman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25

BY The United Press.
PETROGRAD. July %. - Further
advance OF General Sakharoff's Rus
sian forces was announced today. The
Russian commander reported his
troops had penetrated enemy entan-
clements on the River Slonevke.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
TURK CRUISER ESCAPES FOE.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN. Via Sayville Wireless,
July 25.-The Turkish cruiser Midilli
succeeded in breaking safely through
a strong line OF Russian sea forces
south Of Sevastopol, and returned
safely to her base after a four-hour
engagement, according to an official
statement from Constantinople today
The Russian feet included a warshiT
Of the Empress Marie type and -four
destroyers. The Midilli was undam-
aged.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
AT THE SAVOY.

She plucked; he ate; he, too
should share the blame" was truly
the sentiment Of those who witnessed
the initial Offering of the fine War
Production Forbidden Fruit" at the
Savoy Theatre yesterday and which
has its last showing today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
30 BRANnYMINR spRINGs'

brandywine Springs Park is doing
a splendid business. especially in the
line Of regular excursions and the
recent IRE has made no impression
on the park except TO Inconvenience
some OF those who had stands and
sem tnon to temporary quarters. The
burned portion Of the park viii he
rebuilt al once and there will he n,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET
STOCK MARKET
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, July 25.--After an IT.
regular opening, in which there were
many fractional advances. the stock
market turned downward during early
trading today. L. S. Steel which open.
ed up is, Off IS, at IS SIS. Industrial
Alcohol was down 2 5-s, at 1903. Cop
pers we're weak. Marine preferred ad'
vaneed a point.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
TrRKs pEFEAT BRITIsH.

bN IUV IHiIEW INN0f
BERLIN. Via Sayyille Wireless,
July 25.-Turkish forces defeated the
British east of Suez Canal and are
now pursuing them toward that
waterway, according to a CONSTANT
nople war office statement telegraph
ed here. The action took place near
Katia and the town Of Suez. At the
latter point the British forces con-
sisted of two cavalry detachments.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
ITALIANS TAKE CIMONE.
l. IL. Lu..lL-L I..nn-

ROME. July Mount Cimone. the
loftiest peak in the northern APP
pennies, has been captured by italian
troops. it was officially announced to-
day.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
GARD OF THANKS.

We desire TO thank all relatives and
friends for their sympathy extended and
Clark
Mrs. Charles E. Clark and family.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25

The British version yesterday was
that the Turks had been checked near
the town of Suez.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
Al rHE PLAYHOUSE.

The flm drama Mimi with Alice
Brady as the star pleased a large
number of patrons of The Playhouse
yesterday and II is the general opl.-
ion that the drama is the best in
which the capable little actress has
yet been seen In Wilmington There
Is no doubt that Il is a drama which
is out OF the ordinary. II will be given
at The Playhouse again today There
is the usual comedy film and scenic
Aim shown in connection with the
film drama.
Tomorrow and Thursday House
Peters in the CLOSED Road" will be
/ the drama which Is shown on the
screen at The Playhouse.
The Playhouse itself is cool and
comfortable in this hot weather and
no more pleasant place can be foun,
in which to spend day or evening
The performances are from noon u
II O'Clock which makes Il possibi'
to see a complete show at most an!
time OF the day
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
Theatre and Park Attractions

cessation OF business on account OF
the fire.
During the present week a large
number OF excursions have been en-
tertained at the park and II is expect
ed that the attendance at the park Of
organized excursions alone this year
will be 100000 people or course this
is only small proportion of the
people VINO attend the park but tho
number is very large for organized
excursions
There is an excellent vaudeville
bill being given at the Springs this
week. There is also dancing every
evening in the pavilion on the lake
and the usual free concerts in the
park
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
An THE MAJESTIC.

Mae Murray in her third photoplay
as a star on the Paramount program
N 1.-THE Dream Girl is the feature
attraction al the Majestic today The
Story Is by Jeane Macpherson and s
OF the melodramatia type, but IL Is
nevertheless a commendable play for
the reason that splendid opportuni-
ties are presented the star, the d.
rector and the exceptionally good
supporting cast The added attract
ton is the Bray cartoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
RUSSIAN ROLLER MOVES ON.

Cimone is 7,1OS feet in height. and
lies just south Of the Austrian border.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-07-25
AT THE OUEFN.

Al IHt QlEENs
The poem which De Wolf Hopper
used to recite to delighted audiences
has been used as the basis Of the
photoplay. Casey at the Bat" the
comedy drama which is being repeat
ed at the Queen today For the first
time, and it remained for moving pic
lures to tell the world learns why
Casey struck out in the final game
between Mudville and Frogtown. De
Wolf Hopper takes the part OF Casey
in good style and is an amusing fig
ure as the gigantic Casey. The cast
that supports him is a capable one.
Marguerite Marsh. Carl Stockdale and
Kate Toncray are particularly good.
'Bedelia's Bluff" with Fay Tincher In
the leading role. is the comedy feature
and has many humorous turns.
AT sHELLPOT PARK.
Big preparations are being made
al Shellpot Park for the annual
sports and field day Of the Relief AS
ISOLATION Of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company.
which will be held at the park on
August 10. This is always one OF
the biggest eevnts Of the year and Il
is expected that this season the event
will be larger than ever Not only
the men employed in Wilmington but
those from Chester. Media and other
places. accompanied by their friends.
will be here. There will be an elab-
crate program arranged
This week. as usual. there is an
excellent vaudeville bill being given
in the Family Theatre There is
dancing each evening in the dancing
pavilion and this evening there will
be novelty dance. These dances
created much interest last season.
and they are among the most popular
events which occur at the park.
free concerts are Of course given
each afternoon and evening as usual.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
SCIENTISTS CAN
F|ND OIL AND GAS
American Mining Congress
is Told About Anti.Cli-
nal Theory at Work.

III ASanri7ten F'cssi
CHICAGO, No. 15-Oil and gas arc
found In nearly every formation IN the
entire geologic series porous enough
TO contain It. but profitable CONNER.
cial deposits arc found only when tho
formation containing them Is cnrlos
cd within an impcrvious stratum ot
rock or shalc, usually the latter. J.
e. Mcdowell. president OF a Pitts.
bursh gas and fuel company told
the American Mining Congress this
afternoon. In part he said:
Probably the most successful ar
plIcation of geology to gas and oil
production Is that OF the last few
wears In the mid continent fields Of
Kansas and Oklahoma. II is safe to
say that during 1855 several mil
lion acres II land have hcen leased
there. and strange to say not only has
Kansas acreage been brought back
into demand after wears of absolute
condemnation as worthless for oil
and gas purposes. br practically all
of the larger producers. but record
prices for uudcvclopcd leases arc now
being paid in that territory This
condition has been brought about by
discoveries made on strictly scien.
tihc basis aud by men who had faith
In the corrections Of the anii.ciiual
theory"
After mentioning three prolific Kan.
Sas oil and gas POOLS as good exam.
pies of geology applied to the oil in.
dustrv. success following several
wears of Intellectual attempts IN level
on tho pools by old methods Mr.. Nc.
Dowcll said rhai It was worry evident
that with careful geologic study
practically all the main productive
'clds of Kansas and Oklahoma sould
have been forecast and opened He
continued:
In general il must not he under.
TODD tina, such forccaStiur Is sim.
,'Ic matter for it is not. n hest.
there are many chances Of failure. ev.
on after a possible trap is disclosed
upon tho surface Of tho ground? Not
only Is there u danger of the trap Fat.
:cninc before the porous strata arc
reached. hut there NAV hc no porous
strata underneath. Again there nav
hc. hut filled with salt water. again
there may be- some danger impervi
ous area intervening on the slope pro
venting the oil and gas from collect
ing IN the dome or trap. and last
there may he no gas or oil IN any OF
the formations tapped"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
PERSONALS

Nh. l.. y iost has gone 10 Ecling.
ten where she is the guest of her SIS.
icr Mrs. William Scrimmccour.
Mrs Robert Talbot aud son. I.aw
fcuce are spending few DAYS IN
pits burGh.
Mrs. Gordon Lake accompanied b.;
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. ] :. Har
per, have returned ~ rHrkcrsburr
They cam" hero To bring the body .!
MIR. .ak" whose death occurred re
Gently in parkorsburg
Mrs. Chester Hobbs. of Moundsvi!lc
i III" guest 81 her sisters. Mrs. Rich.
ard Hall and Airs Harry Scott. MIR.
iInbbs will spend the weekend here.
Mrs. RAY Zimmerman and Mrs. Har.
~ Zimmerman. Of Cameron. WHO had
beer the guests vi Miss Ella augustus
have returned home.
Miss Adele Murphy has been i'll for
the last week at her home on Jack.
son street.
T Wilbur lfcnncu. + NJ Showaltcr.
T.. {. Frame and Lawrence ITennrn
are in Huntington attending the
Grand lodge convention there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
CHORAL SOCIETY
RECITAL IS DEC.5
{ clyde Kinsey in Baritone
Solo Will Feature the
Performance.

The Eairmont Choral Society recital
Nth Jackson Clyde kinsey. baritone
toloist will be an event in this city
Tuesday, December the 5tll The con
cert Is the second TO be given by the
Choral society. the first of which in
May Of this year. having met with
splendid success ana Won the sincere
appreciation vi the large audience
winch filled the First NJ H. church on
that, occasion.
Added to the work OF the chorus on
The occasion OF the second concert wll
30 the work oil Jackson Clydc kinscy,
oeNew York. u former FaIrmumI mas,
Eho has won the piau0its OF InusIcaI
New York In the several years vi MS
residence there Mr.. hiuscy will slns
one or two groups OF songs AMI WA
render baritone sulos ana uulir.uas IN
The .cnof .ca b. thc sUC,cIs
Cly0e V:nse. has suny M idlrIuont
IN two otcasiUns ~ rnD iI.j t., ,"trs.
but In eacn Instance tue c,nr..rts s"i,
siyen during the ach,rd season when
many tairmontcrs were out III IN.
city. HIS appearance at TINS season
OIL the year SIii give every one liIc
privilege ol hearing has spcudld Vo!cn
and the wondcriuI progress Ne has
sdlade In the years ol ms study. Nj
Atnsey expects to continue his studies
tbroad In the near future.
The work Of the Choral society will
be OF miscellaneous nature. y group
utt Christmas songs. ''InTiamlnalus
from Stabat Mailer with Mrs. C. "
Waddell as soprano suoisI. VIII bu
among the features Vi the program, re.
hearsal for which is proceeding All.
mirably, and which wilt go on steadily
without interruption unuI the concert
after which rehearsals will cease M
IN the close Of the holiday season lur
price Of admission will hc held "a, -,
cents with a school ticket al 80 cents
Tor Normal, High anu Public schopi
students.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
CHARITIES MEET
At CLARKSBURG
Local Women Will Speak
at Conference Novem-
her 20 to %.

Misses Nola and Margaret Mckin
ney Mrs. James o. Watson and Mrs
J. a. Meredith of this city will attend
The sessions Of the second state con
ference Charities and Corrections tc
he held at Clarksburg on November
- TO -. Mrs. Watson will make a
report on conditions existing at the
Marion County Poor Farm on Monday
afternoon and Miss Noia Mckinney
will give q report on Child Welfare
at the Tuesday morning session, Miss
Mckinney is chairman OF the child
ton.
Prof F. II. vickers. OF Mo-Santown
is president of the organization and
will preside al the sessions. Promi
non. speakers will address the couven
ton from this state and elsewhere
among the number hcinc President Of
the Board OF Control Hon James S
Lakin. OF Charleston. who will give d
talk on Stale Care Of Mental Dcfcc
tivcs.
Previous 10 the opening OF this con
N'h'lvH VII s'hbhds. NV FH'u-' l's uhE
Monday morning, November 20 con
ference will bc held on The Clurct
aud Social Service ut Clarksbrrc.'
This is in connection With the meet
ing or the confcrcnvc on Charitie;
and Corrections. Special sermons &c
be preached in all the churches .
Clarksbug relative to the churches
position in regard 10 the work vi the
organization will feature the Sunday
morning session OF the conference
while mass meetings are 20 b" hello
in the Court house on SUNDAY after
noon and evening.
Monday morning prominent people
affiliated with social welfare wOrl
will make addresses among the mum
Der being President Frank Il. Trottcl
OF the West Virginia university ant
Miss Marguerite Jor,lon j. charge OF
welfare work of the Consolidation Goa
company in this section
PERSONAL ~ ~
The Rev. o. G.. Dean. OF Wheeling
was the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. Johr
l.. Smyth. us Walnut avenue. Tucsda,
night.
Rev. II. \. Eunklc mas returned from
4 four days trip To New York.
Grace Lutheran $ :. association
held Il good meeting last night anG
adopted the graded system and new
constitution.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
CLOTHES AND FUNDS
ARE NEEDED HERE
Associated Charities Seek.
ing to Relieve Suffering
From Cold Wave.

Donations OF shoes. underwear,
dresses, cloaks and coats and clothing
OF any kind whatever Is badly nesded
by tho local Associated Charities or.
ranizdtiOn OF this city Since the cold
w8v" struck this section, the demands
have been heavy for clothing and uu.
less the public spirited and charitable
people of tho city come TO the rescue
many deserving poor OF the city will
suffer from the biting cold weather
which will IN all likelihood prevail
from now on
Gifts or any clothing will be gladly
received by the Associated Charities
at This time. The organization Is also
badly in need oi funds the treasury at
this time being badly depleted. Plans
are on foot whereby the organization
hopes 10 raise the sum Of At least one
thousand dollars which amount will
b" needed To take care ui the pCur AID
ue"dy during the winter
Til" organization viii rave shargc OF
til. pnliic school donations OF food
stnns and these will be distributed
wh"r" most NEEDED After the Thanks
giving season i OYER the Christmas
demand comes on and from now until
,primg the work OF the secretary and
active members OF the organization
viii be h"avy.
The association has ~ this time a
number al children IN its car" who
need good homes and has also on its
list many families who are absolutely
In need uf food and clothing Send
donations Of clothing 10 The Offices
Of the Associated Charities ana ii IN.
able 10 SEM them notii.' the secretary
and th"y viii be- called for.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
Court News
Deeds Filed,

Oecds Filed,
Susan d. Williams to Boyer Boicc.
real estate In Simon addition; five
dollars and further consideration.
Neatly Development Company to
Nelson Robinson. real estate in
Grandview addition, Huntington;
Mary Starkey ct vir to G. A. Snod.
grass, real estate IN Warrington dis.
FItct, on waters OF Buffalo creek; ono
dollar and further consideration.
Sarah Hawker to W. Ira {. Hawker
stt 81, real estate on waters of Binen.
mon creek; ono dollar and further
consideration.
Miss Margaret G. Morrow OF Little
efaais, W. Va, attorney in fact for
x 4rs. Mary V. Morrow of Lexington
Boyer Boice ct Tx to Susan D. VII.
: Jams. real estate In Winfield district,
hn waters OF White Day Creek; five
hollars and further consideration.
Clayton OIL Company to Carter Oil
Company, real estate on bartholomew
YORK OF Buffalo creek, Warrington
district; consideration one dollar and
further consideration.
81 IN. Glover ct al as CLAYTON e.
JomA1ny to Clayton Oil Company,
zeal estate In Warrington district:
enc dollar and further consideration.
Clayton OIL Company to Carter Oil
Company, certain oil and gas leases
and property in Warrington district;
nne dollar and further consideration.
Clayton q Company to Clayton Oil
Company. leases In Warrington dis.
srict: one dollar and further consid.
sfaton.
Isl Clayton q Company to Clayton OIL
Company, real estate on Bartholomew
Fotk Of Bufblo Creek. ono dollar
IND further consideration.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
Which Do You Prefer?

1t is important for reasons of health and
practical economy for every housekeeper
to ask herself this question:
Do prefer pure baking powder like
Royal, made of cream of tartar derived from
grapes, or am willing to use baking
powder made Of alum or phosphate, both
derived from mineral sources?"
The names of the ingredients printed
on the label show whether the kind you
are now using or any brand, ne,v or old,
that may be Offered is a genuine cream
OF tartar powder, or merely phosphate
or alum compound
Royal Baking Powder contains no alum
nor phosphate
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
Town Talk

Few Faithful Go TO clarkseurs--
The Democrats Of Marion county ha!
at a late hour this afternoon made no
arrangements for special cars TO be
run to Clarksburg tonight 10 the Har.
rison county Democratic rcd light pa.
radc. Democrats OF Shinnston. how
ever. have chartered car for the
bunch that intends going from that
point II Is thought there will not be
enough Democrats from here to force
the Monongahela Valley Traction com.
pany 10 put on extra cars.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15
BURNERS RIDGE.

Richard Kirk from near NcwhurS
WAS nj ;his ridge one day last week
Henderson Carpenter butchcred d
bc"t Friday last
Hank Salteriicld moved to the John
Adam Fast farm Friday OF last week.
Rlauch Musgrovr was calling on her
mother. Emma Finch. last week
Helen Smyth was calling an ilcr
aunt. Lizzie Moran. last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-15

Baxter Mine Now Workins-Today.
following directors meeting In Bal
timore, the Monongahela Valley Trac.
ton company commenced the opera
ton of the Stafford Coal company
mine at Baxter. Announcement Of the
purchase Of the coal company's stock
was made II few days ago and the &C.
ton of the directing board In Balti.
more today was its consunmatiop.