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Evening journal., 1916-01-25

The movement of the merchants of
Wilmington in cooperating with the
Commission for Relief of Beleians by
making special offers of marked down
clothing on Saturday proved the wisdom
of the Originators. In the stores were
TO be found cloths and garments which
would protect against the cold. display
ed at prices. in many instances, a hall
and in some one-fOurth of the original
cost
Much OF this was purchased and left
at the stores and has been sent TO the
headquarters of the commission at the
Red Cross rooms, third story of the
Crosby q Hill Building.
As but short notice was given OF
the Buy Yard of Cloth Day" for
Saturday, the merchants and the com
mission have decided to give the pub
lice another opportunity tomorrow TO
make purchases for the suffering in
Belgium.
An opportunity will be offered on
that day to every one to assist in
clothing the three millions Of helpless
children, women and men of Bel
gium
It is stated that S1.5O will clothe an
infant, 50 will clothe a girl or a boy.
If a person cannot afford this much.
ever so little is thankfully received.
The Commission for this State. said
former Judge David T. Marvel,
chairman of the committee. today,
urges upon citizens to respond
promptly as the necessities were
never as great as now. There are
millions OF people who are without
the actual necessities of life, and un-
less they are helped at once thous-
ands of them will die during this
winter
On Wednesday clothing may be
purchased and will be sent by the
merchants to the headquarters of the
Commission. Those desiring to con-
tribute money can send checks to S.
d. Townsend, Treasurer, Wilmington
Trust Company.
Mr.. Marvel said the Commission
was making this. which they hoped
would be their last. appeal to the
citizens of Wilmington, and hoped
they might receive a generous re-
sponse.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
CnuNTY EINANCFS

County Treasurer Lippincott re.
ported the following balances to the
Levy Court today: Credit OF the Levy
Court S4S,7S4.4S: Third street bridge
S25.469.13; Christiana. SS.6O75S; Mil
Creek, S2.7S3.76: White Clay Creek
$2163.76; Pencader. S57O.55; New Cas-.
tie. S2,949.05; Red Lion. S1s3.54; St
Georges, $3.39S4S; Appoqulnimink
$S76.S1; Blackbird. S1.941.13; Brandy
wine, S5.0S3.99.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
4MAm IN AMERICA

Certainly the best Winter Garden
show from every standpoint is Maid
in America" which comes to The
Playhouse tomorrow evening and
Thursday matinee and evening. after
five months successful season in
New York and sixteen weeks of ca
pacity business in Chicago, where
press and public declared the new
revue the greatest and most entertain
ing Of the entire series. The snap and
go which is always in evidence in the
sort Of shows sent on tour by the
management Of the famous home Of
mirth and melody on Broadway is
especially evident in the forthcoming
production. There are enough pretty
girls in the chorus to stock up half
dozen ordinary musical shows and
elaborate costuming to divide among
at least three. Also. there is enough
comedy and choice vaudeville of the
stellar variety to supply a vaudeville
theatre with headline attractions for
month. Then consider the inclusion
Of twelve magnificent examples Of the
scene painters art, and the fact that
the show never pauses in its mad
Whirl for a minute, and you have a
very consistent argument as to why
IT is the best liked musical produc-
ton Of the sort-the spectacular, gilt
terry, chorus-Girl kind.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
At THE SAVOY.

The Savoy Theatre. the moving pic
ture house Of which Nicholas Jones is
the proprietor. was the mecca that
drew to it thousands Of men and wo-
men yesterday and last evening TO
see that vital drama Of moral uplift
entitled Damaged Goods" II is in
seven parts and is portrayed by an
all-star cast. with Richard Bennett
in the stellar role. II is doubtful If
any picture displayed here for some
time has attracted the number Of peo-
pie this film is drawing to the Savoy
Theatre. Damaged Goods" will be
shown again today. continuing until
11.30 o'clock tonight.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
DUPONT COMPANY takes
LEAD. IN Three INDUSTRIES

The first dividend on the new six
per cent debenture stock OF q. /. du-
Pont de Nemours and Company was
received today by the shareholders.
The dividend was $3.50 per share.
Accompanying checks was a notice
to stockholders that the DUPONT com
pany is now the largest in the. manu-
facture Of powder. Of artificial leather
and Of celluloid products in the
world.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
FISK AUTO TIRE STOLEN.

An automobile owner on the west
ern side Of the city has discovered
that Fisk non-skld tire SO by has
been stolen from his garage in the
past two or three weeks. He has
a good idea OF who the thief Is. II
any dealer OF auto owner has pur-
chased such a tire from other than
trade sources he will confer a favor
by notifying G. G.. Guyer. secretary Of
the Delaware Automobile Associa-
ton.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
REvIyALs ON EASTERN SHORE.

Methodist churches on the Eastern
Shore OF Maryland are feeling the ef-
fects OF the revival spirit.
At Port Deposit Church the Rev. r.
II. Moore, pastor, sixty conversions
arc reported This is the largest mem
bership accession TO the church in a
long time. The meetings will con-
tinue.
At Colora the Rev. o. II. Connolley.
pastor. sixteen conversions are report
ed. These meetings also will con-
tinue.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
COuRT HEARS Appeal.

In the Superior Court today a jury
was empaneled to try the case OF
Charles J. Mcmahon VS.. Samuel Fay
man. Il is an appeal case growing oui
Of the papering Of a six-room house
Fayman got the verdict I'm tho lower
court but Mcmahon appealed. claim
ing the work was unsatisfactory. TIL,
case will so to the jury this after
noon
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
At THE MAJESTIC.

AS "The Founding" one of the most
sweetly pathetic characters she has
eyer impersonated on the screen. Mary
Pickford achieves the rare distinction
Of surprising herself. This latest
Paramount Picture produced by the
Famous Players Film Company is the
current feature attraction at the Ma
iestic today.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
RrILDING PERMITs ISSUED.

William d. Haddock and Company
received permit this morning TO
make alterations at the southeast cor
ner OF Ninth and Harrison streets to
cost S100.
Other permits issued today were:
To Samuel Katz for alterations and a
back building at No. l22 Shipley street
at a cost Of $225; NJ. Barsky, to make
alterations at No. 12O French street
to cost $3.50.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
"LITTLE GIRL IN A BIG CITY,

The life of any great modern city is
revealed in the drama "A Little Girl
in a Big City" which comes to The
Playhouse next Friday and Saturday.
The story OF the play concerns the
temptations, the lures and the pit
falls which. surround a young girl
left alone in a great city. It's incidents
and the use the playwright has made
Of his characters are said to be dra-
matte in the extreme and there is
said to be much truth hidden in all
the details.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
LARGE PERSONAL ASSESSMENT.

According to the tax returns in Phila-
dclphia, Alexis /. DUPONT, secretary OF
the powder company, is assessed at s..
$50 ls2 on his personal property. His
is the second largest personal assess
ment Of an individual in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
OFFICIALS WILL HEAR LYON.

At the meeting OF the directors of the
Street and Sewer Department this morn
ing, an invitation 20 attend the services
at the Lyon Tabernacle on Thursday,
February 3, was read, and aclSnowl-
edged. Street Commissioner Pierson
was ordered to extend the invitation ia
all the employees of the department "a
attend on this night. which will be OBJ
served as 'AIunicipal Nieht.'
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
noe POPULATION INCREASES.

According TO the records at the po-
lice station, the number Of dogs regis
tered here this year totals 1.453 This
is two hundred more dogs registered
than we're registered this time last
year.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
BEAr JUDGE wIrH BEER BorrLEs.

In City Court today Max Salesld and
Charles Bradley were each fined $40 and
costs in City Court on charge of as.
sault and battery on Andrew Judge in
n restaurant at No. $40 West Front
street. II was alleged that they beat
Judge on the head with beer bottles.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
HELD on DOUBLE CHARGE.

Carroll Edwards, aged Is years,
was held under $1,000 bail last night
by Magistrate Lewis on the charge
Of larceny OF camera valued at $50,
and for forging a check. He was
committed TO the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
CLUB WOMEN MEET.

A meeting of the executive committee
of the Delaware State Federation OF
Women's Clubs is being held today at
Delmar. Miss Ray heydrick, president
Of the State Federation, presided over
the meeting.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
APPLFToN.STEWA

Miss Mary Appleton and John NJ.
Stewart were married Saturday evening
by the Rev. r. IL. Adams at Trinity NJ.
Z. parsonage. They left for a TIP
North.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
WOKE HIRT Ar WORK

William Woke. No. III Church
street, was treated at the Homeo.
pathic Hospital today for a laceratet
finger
Woke was injured while at work.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
BOY BREAKS REFORMAroRY.

William Forsky. youth who is said
to have escaped from a reform school in
Maryland, was arrested here last night.
lie will be held until an official from the
school arrives here for him.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
GRANT LErTERs ON EsTATE.

Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown to-
day granted letters of administration on
the estate Of Edward Darragh to ihe
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
GASOLINE AT RECORD PRICE

Gasoline continues to soar in price in
Wilmington. During the last six
months the price has assembled from l3
cents a gallon to "a cents.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
BUY YARD Of CLOTH
TO AID BELGIANS
Merchants and Committee to
Cooperate Again In
Project Tomorrow
BUY ARTICLES, LEAVE
THEM FOR DELIVERY
APPEAL For BELGIANs.

The committee says thousands
will die OF cold in Belgium if cloth
ing is not sent.
You can clothe one infant for
sI.5o, you can clothe a girl or boy
for S2.oo.
The merchants will continue their
cooperation with specially marked
down prices on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1916-01-25
Is GRIP VICTIM.

Isaac T. Mcclure, a clerk in the
office OF James H. Morris. tax col
lector is confined to his home by grip.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
HAPPY THOUGHT.

Young Cholly Sappington is not so
stupid as | thought him."
What caused you to change your
opinion?"
His behavior when my oto car
broke down twenty miles from the
city"
You don't NEAR to say he could
do anything to help"
"Oh, yes. He strolled with the la
dies of the party to a spring nearby
and gave me a chance to do a little
plain and fancy swearing"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Evidently Off AGAIN.

Are you still on the water wagon,
Jags5y?"
How can you ask that?"
I hope haven't offended you"
Not at all. But haven't you no
ticed the marked improvement in my
temper during the past few days?"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
All Clear.

Nov, my lad, l hope you have some
clear and well defined idea as to what
you want to be in life. That means
everything to a young man."
Il know it, uncle. l want to be a
doctor or a lawyer or something like
that"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
~STRATEGIcAL MOVE.

Mrs. Close-I'm writing to ash the
Browns to meet the Joneses here at
dinner, and to the Joneses to meet the
Browns. We owe them both, you
know.
Close-But I've heard that they've
just quarreled and don't speak.
Mrs. Close-I know. They'll refuse,
and we won't have to give a dinner
party at all.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Grateful for the Hint.

Il wish to marry your daughter,
sir"
You? Why, you don't make enough
to keep her in hats"
rs that SO? Then do me a favor,
will you? Just make your refusal good
mi strong and let me back out grace
fully. l might be able to make her
happy, but it's a cinch I'd never be-"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07

you must admire a mar who 81.
ways tells the truth"
Il don't know" replied Senator
Sorghum; sometimes such a person
is merely Intellectually indolent and
selishly Indifferent to peoples feel
ings."
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Her Position Assured.

Her social position is fully assured,
isn't it?"
Dear me. yes. She told me the
other day c~onfdentially that she had
now gotten to the point where she
could snub her best friends without
injury."-Judge.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Very Mean,

HE has a mean disposition, hasn't
he?"
Il should say so. He's the kind of a
man who'll rake in a Jackpot on a
bluff, and then, after he's stacked up
the chips, will spread out four hearts
and a spade for everybody to look at"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07

Cholly-Deah me. Algy, why do you
-aw-smoke those how'd cigawetts?
Algy-I'm so-aw-beastly absent
minded, deah boy, | pawsitively have
to smoke them as a weminder when
it's time fob me to-aw-bweathe,
doncher know.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Back From the Honeymoon.

She-Now, my dear. we must face
this problem. Shall we settle in the
suburbs or the city?
He-You near live, darling. Don't
forget that on my present salary we
can't settle anywhere.-Judge.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Quickly

You say this western statesman
styles himself Tornado BilT?"
Yes. Among his constituents he's
the big wind, but by the time he
reaches Washington his velocity has
spent itself and becomes a feeble
whisper"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Appropriate.

Philosophical Guest-Talk about the
psychology of eating-By the way, my
dear madam, what have you in that
covered dish?
Hostess (timidly)-I think it is a
sole, sir.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07

God has delivered yourself to your
care, and says: have no one filter to
trust than you. Preserve this per
son for me such as he is by nature;
modest. beautiful. faithful. noble
Epictetus.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07

They say the widower who has just
married again was all broken up when
his first wife died"
That is why he was so anxious to
be repaired"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
A Hopeless Case.

Long-I say, old chap, I'd like to use
that $40 you borrowed of me last week.
Are you in a position to let me have
it?
Short-Sorry, but lost my position
day before yesterday.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Little Pitchers

Pop, can't the poor tiger see any,
thing?"
What tiger?"
The blind tiger where Uncle Fred
said vol had been to-"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
ALI Around

Smith got it going and coming in
the meeting last night"
How so?"
He was squarely attacked and
roundly denounced"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
An Earnest Seeker,

Man proposes" began the parson,
But the spinster waved her fan,
And the congregation giggled when
She asked: Where is the man?"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Givinq Credit,

A talker talked the best he could
About u faults complainin',
And If he hasn't made us good
He's proved most entertainin'.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07

DO you know said the giddy young
maid, that | don't believe | could
ever learn to love a man."
Our ideas seem inclined to shoot
the same chute" rejoined the sarcas-
tic youth. I'm positive that couldn't,
either"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Her Idea nj IL

His Wife-I just know my new dress
doesn't look at all neat and stylish.
Her Husband-What makes you
think SO?
His wife-Because it is too comfort
able.
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
That Nav Account for II.

why are the women walking with
a slump or a slouch?"
1T may be they are trying to make
those short skirts come a tri1e near
er the ground"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
II Sounds That Wav.

This sounds pa~radoxical."
What is it?"
An oc~togenarian, when he wants 20
show that he feels like a boy in his
teens. cuts up like sixty"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
One Thing Lackina.

Nov that you have a new engage
ment ring" said the first dear girl, of
course you are perfectly happy"
mo, not quite" replied dear girl No.
2. Il haven't found out what 1t cost
yet"
The Penn's Grove record., 1916-04-07
Then He Said eood.Ninht.

Mr.. Boreum Gude-When | was a kid
l used to ring doorbells and then run
away.
Miss Kutting Hintz-And now you
ring them and stay.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
NORTH STERLING
Christmas Tree and Exercises at the
 church-HiIlery Farm Sold.

Mrs. William Burchard of Provi- dence spent Christmas with her fatl- CT, B. S. Randall.
 H. H. Crowell made a business trip to Providence and Boston last week.
 MT. and Mrs. George c. Spooner spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Plummer.
 Most of the schools held Christmas entertainments Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Fred Cole was in Providence last week.
 New desks and seats are being in- stalled in the Dorrance schoolhouse during the vacation.
 There was a handsome Christmas tree at the church Friday evening. The recitations by the pupils was never better and the singing by the children was especially fine.
 Visiting In Baltimore.
 Mrs. Edith Bixbey is spending @ few days in Baltimore.
 Miss Mary Griffithss spent a few days in Danielson last week.
 Frank Willis of O1neyville was a week. end visitor at Abby Hillery's.
 MT. Griswold of Worcester was here last week looking over the farm he recently purchased from Abby Hill cry.
 Miss Myrtle Griffiths of Plainfeld spent Christmas at her home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
CLARK's CORNERS
GuiGeboard of 1s4e Blown Down Dur
 ing Sundays Storm.

The quaint old guideboard at the corl.ers was blown down Sunday It was erected by Jonathan Clark July 4th. 1849. The board was two feet wide and eight feet long. It will be replaced.
 Lenora Jennings is spending her va cation at her home here
 Earl James went to his home for tie holidays.
 U1mer and Pawn Jewett visited their grandparents last week. Allen Jewett returned with them, spending Christi mas day in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Willis Wade were in New London Saturday.
 Ray Palmer of Springfield is spend ing the holidays with his grandparents here.
 MT. and Mrs Edward H. Clark of Hartford spent Christmas with the lat ter's parents, MT. and Mrs. Allen Jewett.
 MT. Raymond of Plainville was at Robert Jennings for the week end
 c. B. and Will Jewett with their families were at The Naples
 Mrs. ". N. Jewett was at Modena-
 Maud Pearl visited her mother re- turning to Hyde Park Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
EAST KILLMGLY

Mrs. Ernest Burton and children spent Wednesday with Mrs. Burton's parents. MT. and Mrs. H. F. Chase in the Ballouville district.
 Miss Marion Wood and friend from Worcester spent Christmas with the formers parents. MT. and Mrs. Frank Wood.
 Fred Smith of Maiden, Mass, was the guest of his brother, John Smith and family Christmas.
 Fred and Stephen Smith of Putnam Heights have been visiting friends and relatives 4here this week.
 Mrs. Albert E. Sayles and son, Ern- est, have returned to their home in North Scituate, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. William Yare visited relatives in Danielson, Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Smith of Putnam Heights spent Christmas with relatives here.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Keene and daughter of Breakneck, called on friends here Christmas.
 Irving F. French Jr. was in Provi- dence, Thursday.
 Almond Bartlett visited friends in Danielson, Wednesday.
 Charles F. Cross spent Christmas here with his family.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
STAFFORDv1LLE
Holiday Guests-Men of Methodist Church Serve Super and Give Enter tainnnent,


 MT. and Mrs. Herbert A. Bosworth entertained nine guests at their home Christmas day.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert West of Phil adelphia were guests of the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. Philo West the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. Elwin Phelps were Christmas guests of Mir. and Mrs. Emery Phelps in Talcottville.
 MT. and Mrs. Allison Lyon were guests over Christmas of the latter parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles M. Cor bin in Wales, Mass.
 Roy Chapman of West Stafford is employed at the Pearl Button mill.
 Mi. and Mrs. Willis Belcher enter tained for Christmas, MT. and Mrs Ester Belcher, Mir. and Mrs. Louis AL lard, MT. and Mrs. Everett Ryder and two children, MT. and Mrs. William Chandler and daughter, Mildred, of HyGeville, MT. and Mrs. Frank Belcher and five sons. and Peter Belli and Msrtin Brown and daughter Bessie, of this place.
 Men Gave Supper and Entertainment. The men of the Methodist church served an oyster supper in the ves- try Thursday evening. They gave an entertainment after the supper. MT. and Mrs. John G. Rishton en- tertained their raughter and son-in- law. Mr. and Mrs. Harold TallInan of SomerSille, Mass, over Christmas.
 Mrs. Jennie Hamilton was the guest of Mrs. L.. M. Both last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01
YIHAT FEDERAL BANKS HAVE DONE
New syste Has Prevented Financial Crss During War, Stabilized Credit and Given Basis for Foreign Trade
 What Alfred L. Aiken Thinks of Promise for Future

Qd0. 900, and this condition of string ency existed to an almost equal de- gree in all the money centers of the United States. Interest rates rose to a very high figure and accommoda- tion was difficult to obtain at any price. Currency associations, under the terms Of the Aldrich- -Vreeland act, were promptly organized where this had not already been done. and the so-called emergency currency was is- sued under the terms of that act to tle amount of s3S6, ,000, ,000. In the face of this domestic situation, with our for eign commerce at a Standstill, the United States was under the necessity of paying it's maturing debts abroad, and an English commission, headed by Sir George Paish, was sent here to nrarnge for such payment, as. because of the war. England was, so far as possible, calling her outstanding credits.
 Under the old system provided by the National Bank Act the gold re- serves of the country were scattered through the vaults of the 7500 or more national banks and more than twice as many state banks and trust companies. As a result of this lack of standardization no great amount or gold was available at any one point to meet the situation, which was final ly met by the organization of a gold pool to the amount of $100,000, 900, made up of voluntary subscriptions by the larger banks throughout the coun- try, which was placed at the disposal of a committee to be used in meetinm the European demands. It is not my purpose to enter upon the operations of this gold pool. but, obviously, such voluntary association was hardly a safe dependence in times of emergen- cy.
 Under these extraordinary condi- tions the federal reserve banks were opened on November 16. 1914, by order of the secretary of the treasury.
 In measuring the results of the first years operations the purposes for which these banks are established should be kept in mind. They were to serve, in the first place. as a reser- voir for the accumulation of the gold reserves of the country, so that in times of stress instead of having our reserves scattered through the vaults of approximately twenty-five thous- and commercial banks there should be centralized organization, which would take the gold from the smaller banks. where it was. of little use as a
 basis for credit, and that entirely local and make it available as part of a great fund for use wherever and when ever demand should arise. Further than this, the banks were to provide credit facilities for the national banks of the country so that in time of strain and based on the gold reserve in the federal reserve banks credit could be extended through rediscount to the (continued on Page g, in Section 9