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Evening journal., 1916-09-06
CITY ART EXHIBIT
Week Of NOV. 6
Ten Cut of Town Artists
Are Invited TO Make
Display This Year
PYLE PAINTINGS
WILL BE SHOWN

Arrangements for the annual art
exhibition in the New Century Club
from November to November 10 in
elusive we're made at a meeting of the
Wilmington Society of the Fine Arts
held yesterday afternoon az the home
of Mrs Charles Copeland The fol-
lowing ten outside artists have been
invited to exhibit their work at the ex-
hibition this year; John S. Sergeant,
Edmund c. Tarbell, Frederick Carl
Frieseke, Frederick Judd Waugh. Carl
Melchers, George de Forrest Brush,
Childe Hassam, Joseph T. Pearson,
Jr., Daniel CARRIER. and Emil Carlson.
Daniel CARRIER. George S. Harding
and Frank +. Schoonover were appointed
a committee on admission, while the
committee on awarding of prizes. in
cludes Birge Harrison and c. Howard
Walekr. of Boston. II was decided to
include all the Pyle collection of pic
lures, including the collection bought
last spring from Charles Scribner x
Sons. This viii be the first time that
these pictures have been exhibited
here, and consequently greater inter
est is added to the exhibition. Della
ware artists are invited to exhibit and
all Indications point to the fact that
the exhibition this year will be better
and more generally interesting than
ever. The Wilmington Society of the
Fine Arts has decided to Join the Ameri-
can Federation Of Arts and this mem
hership adds distinction and importance
TO the local society
Four prizes will be given TO artists
this year and this announcement will
make the exhibition more attractive
10 artists who intend exhibiting. The
society offers its usual prize of 800
for the best illustration, Mrs. Charles
Copeland president offers her Gus
tomary prize Of 500 for the best pic
ture. while two additional prizes of
$50 each will be offered by Mrs. Ohio
Rowland for the best illustration by a
Pyle student and by Mrs. william G.
Ramsay for the best landscape.
A central committee has been APP
pointed and It includes Mrs. Charles
Copeland. Miss Gertrude Brinckle,
George p. Bissell Mrs. William G.
Ramsay. Mrs. Howard Pyle, Mrs.
Thomas w. Milyler, P. " E. Ivory,
Stanley NJ. Arthurs and Herbert
Moore.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
GALA WELCOME HERE
FOR Canal BOOSTERS

Letters are being sent out by the
Chamber of Commerce to all manu-
facturers along the river front from
Edge Moor to New Castle asking
them to decorate their plants and
extend greetings to the steamer
Queen Anne on September IA when
she comes here with the Inland Deep
Waterways delegates. The steamer
will come from Philadelphia and will
land the delegates at the plant OF
the Pussy and Jones Company They
will be taken to the Hotel DUPONT
and later entertained at the City
Club.
All local yacht owners are invited
TO meet the Queen Anne at the mouth
of the Christiana and escort the
steamer TO her wharf. Business men
along Market street also are re-
duested TO decorate their buildings.
After luncheon the delegates will
meet in The Playhouse. Later in
the afternoon they will be taken to
Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and told my husband about il. /
said 1 know nothing will help me but l
will try this found myself improv-
ing from the very first bottle, and in two
weeks time was able to sit down and
eat a hearty breakfast with my hus-
band, which | had not done for two years.
] am now in the best of health and
did not have the operation. - Mrs.
JOHN A. KoENIc, 502 Flushing Avenue,
Astoria, N. Y.
Every one breads the surgeons knife
and the operating table. Sometimes
nothing else will do; but many times
doctors say they are necessary when
they are not. Letter after letter comes
to che Pinkham Laboratory, telling how
operations We're advised and were not
performed; OF, If performed, did no good,
but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
poundwas used and good health followed.
II you want advice write to
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Co
(conhdentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Hazel Dawn. one Of the charming
stars Of the Famous Players Film
Company, is attracting enthusiastic
attention and approval as Clarissa in
the latest Paramount release at the
Majestic, a vivid and realistic photo
adaptation OF Ronald MacDonald's
celebrated story. Gamblers Advo-
cate"
The story traces the influence Of two
women on the life and character Of
Stephen Gambler The first woman,
wealthy and beautiful. has been under
stood 20 be his lover years before the
real action OF the story begins She
loves him with genuine affection. but
realizing the indifference Of his atti-
tude toward her, resolutely saves
good friendship out OF the wreck of
her own happiness. She aids him In
his political career. only to have his
success struck down by the charge OF
murder. which falls upon him after
her violent death.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
APPEAL FOR FUNDS FROM
WOMEN OF P. {. Church

Preparatory to the holding of the con.
secration of the united offering which
will be observed in Trinity Z. Z. Church
on Friday, September 20, Mrs. f. G.
Tallman. treasurer, is sending out a CIR
cular letter to each of the parishes. The
Offering represents the gift of the Della
ware women to the triennial convention
TO be held in st. Louis in October. The
letter follows:
The conservation of the united offer
ing, the gift of the women of Delaware
to the triennial convention at St. Louis,
in October will be held Friday, Septem-
Der %, at 1890 a. m. in Trinity Church,
Wilmington, Delaware.
"As this amount is now about 500
less than was sent to the convention in
1913, each parish is asked to make an
earnest endeavor to make their offering
equal that Of three years ago, so that
the diocese Of Delaware may not 60 on
record as taking a backward step.
1T is hoped a representative will be
sent from as many parishes as possible,
otherwise contributions should be sent
not later than September 25."
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

der. suitable to become hunters:
shown over the regular brush Jumps
First prize. $50. won by Dime
Novel. chestnut g., W. P. Stewart:
second, $25, Belligerent, bay e.. Alls-
guippi Farm: third. Water BABY.
bay m, Vint Hill Farm.
Glass 63-Pony stations. Is hands
and not over IA hands two inches;
shown in hand. First prize loving
cup, won by Melbourne Tattler, bay
S. Dorchester arms; second. cup.
bantom King. bay s., Charles R. Ham
ilton.
Glass 65-Trotting bred brood mare.
with foal at foot: foal counting fifty
per cent; mare. fifty per cent;
shown in hand. First prize. cup, won
by Matte Bond, bay M, Miss Amy
DUPONT; second, cup. Little Lady. bay
m, Mrs. Holyday s. Needs, Jr
Glass 66-rrotting bred two-year-
Odds, shown In hand. First prize.
cup, won by Irene Brooks. bay M,
William c. Little; second. cup. Bing
Moore, brown g.. Harry ]. Stoeckle;
third. Little Lady. 4th, rorrel. Mrs.
HOLIDAY s. Needs, Jr.
Glass 67-Trotting bred three-year-
olds, shown In hand. First prize, cup,
won by Del Moore s., black g., Harry
]. Stoeckle; second. cup. won by
horse owned by oliver Perry; third,
Little Lady, Ord. bay m. Mrs. Holyday
S. Needs. Jr.
Glass 70-Haekney brood mare. with
foal at foot. First prize. cup. won by
Queen Denmark, chestnut m, Miss
Amy dupont; second. cup. Auburn
Rosalie. chestnut m, William H. WAL
lace, third, Grand View Poll. cheat
nut m, Miss Amy DUPONT.
Glass 71-Hackney brood mare
shown In hand; must have produced
foal in 1915 or 1916. First prize. cup,
Pride III, bay m. Colebrook Farm (;
second. cup. Queen Denmark. chest
nut m. Miss Amy dupont; third
Grand View Poll. chestnut m, Miss
Amy DUPONT
Class 72-HaclSney. one year old;
shown in hand. First prize. cup
won by Maple Brook Maid. chestnut
NJ. Miss Amy dupont; second. cuI
! Cyclone. chestnut s., Buttonwood
! Farm
Glass Hackney two year olds
shown in hand First prize, cup. won
by Matchless Stella. chestnut M,
Miss Amy DUPONT; second. Lady June,
! Colebrook Farms
Glass 77-Hackney stallion. four
years old or over: shown in hand.
First prize, S35 or cup. won by Taw-
thorpe Cricket chestnut s.. Wiliisden
Farm; second. SIS or cup, Hayerford
chestnut s., Miss Amy dupont
Class S0-Pony. not exceeding II
hands inches, ridden by a child.
First prize. cup, won by Iona. chest
nut m. Colebrook Farm; second, cup,
Corsondale Bunty, black m, Cole
| brook Farms.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
PROPERTY SALE.

A number of properties Of the late
Franklin c. Stidham and Annie c.
Stidham were sold at the County Court
House today;
The three-story dwelling on the west
side of French street between Seventh
and Eighth streets, was sold TO Charles
Howell for 5000.
Two lots containing about two acres
in Brandywine marsh, were sold TO Dr.
S. G. Ebert for 500 each
One-third interest in the stable,
French between Eighth and Ninth streets.
was sold TO DR.. Ebert for $40.
Stable in alley running from Walnut
street between Eighth and Ninth streets
to Harry I. ellis, for 1925.
Brick house on Eighth street east of
French street to Robert NJ. Burns, for
Sc, 800.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
Open BIDS FOR LARGE
TURBINE DRIVEN PUMPS

President T. Allen Hilles was the only
water commissioner present al the meet
ing this morning, when bids were opened
for the furnishing and erecting OF two
nine million gallon and one twelve mil
lion gallon steam turbine centrifugal
pumps. -Four bids we're received. They
were from the Albereer Pump and Con
denser Company, Of New York; th'
Dravo- DOYLE Company, of Philadelphia
r. d. Wood, Philadelphia. and Nj. l.
Bayard, Philadelphia.
Tho bids were referred to City Engi
neer Edgar NJ. Hopes, Jr., TO compile
being submitted in unit form. lie vii
report at the meeting Of the commits
sioners NJ 4 o'clock next Monday after
noon, when the contract will he awarded
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

Now. see what ! get when I'm honest
The Truth interferes with the mailsl
And the foregoing spaces are merely
the traces
or several most readable tales.
Well, Truth must be crushed-she1l
be laid mighty low
As soon as I've written a verse on
the show.
The show Is a pippin from Pippvilie,
A scream from the first to the last
With lines that are funny, with men
worth the money.
With girls that embellish the cast
Whether woman or man. whether old
age or youth,
You will laugh till you cry-now ainr
II the TRUTH
Il J. B., Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
ANOTHING BUT THE TRUTH"

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
William Collier, that eminent star
of comedians, will inaugurate his new
contract with II. II. Frazee by Great
ing the principal comedy role in
Nothing But the Truth" the new
farce by James Montgomery, which
was played in Chicago a few months
last spring He will appear at The
Playhouse tomorrow night. One OF
the Chicago Daily News contributors.
who uses IL. J. B." as a nom-de-
plume, penned' the following verse
after seeing the play:
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
I've gone TO the Garrick and noticed
That Truth is a cactus with apines,
And because of these dangers. Truth
and I shall be strangers
At the end OF these elegant lines,
So carefully note the confessions made
here.
For this is the end of a truthful ca
reer
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
REPORT that Third ticket
MAY Be PUT IN field

A conference Of ]. Frank Alice and
some other Kent and Sussex county
men who we're active in the move
backed by Alfred l. DUPONT and Alice,
down the State leading up to the re-
cent Republican State convention. was
held in this city yesterday. Following
he conference one of the men from
town the State said plans were dis
,ussed for placing a third ticket in the
field. He said a convention might be
held in Dover TO name such a ticket
and that the third ticket may be
launched in the near future.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
PARKS TO CONTINUE OPEN.

Though Labor Day is the time upon
which amusement parks generally
close for the season, Manager James
r. Henry has decided 10 keep open
both Shellpot and Brandywine Springs
Parks for a short time. The weather
Is SO pleasant for outdoor amusements
that Mr.. Henry listened 10 the appeal
OF a number OF people TO keep the
parks open for a time longer and there
will be plenty OF amusement for all
who visit these popular amusement
resorts.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
KEMLER CASE CONTINUED.

Harry Kemler. said 10 be wanted by
the Pennsylvania authorities on a lar
ceny charge. was in City Court this
morning. He was placed under $500
bail and the case continued for two
weeks to await further information
from Philadelphia. Captain OF Detec-
tives Tate. OF that city, has been noti-
fed Of the errest.
Kemler was arrested on June 20
and sentenced TO three months in the
workhouse for carrying concealed a
deadly weapon. He was only recently
released.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
"THE GARnEN OF ALLAH.r

September IL. 10 and 10 with a
matinee on Wednesday are the dates
upon which "The Garden Of Allah. "
the play which has attracted unusual
attention wherever it has been pre-
scented, will be given at The Play
house. II is the biggest drama from
a scenic standpoint and the numbers
in the company which has ever been
placed upon the stage. and II is Just
as strong dramatically as II is from
a scenic standpoint Wilmington is
one of the cities which is fortunate
enough to be able TO handle this big
drama.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
Theatre and Park Attractions

to fathom a situation that also met
Pierre Felix. the noted fashion artist
in THE Eternal Question" when he
tried TO prove his pet theory, that
clothes make the woman. Beginning
tomorrow and for the rest Of the week
Lima Cavalieri the great Italian beauty
and art@ste. IN The Shadow of her
Past" will be seen.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
AUTO DRIVER FINED.

Charged with operating a motor
vehicle without proper tags, Frank
Tyson, an automobile driver for
White Bros, was arraigned in City
Court this morning and fned $40 and
costs. Tyson explained he did not
have time 10 have the tags transferred
but was told that was not the fault OF
the law.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
PLACED UNDER PEACE BOND.

Charged with threatening bodily
harm 70 Bertha Haskins. colored. in
a store al Second and Tatnall streets.
on August IS. Walter johnson, also
colored. was arraigned in City Court
this morning and placed under 5000
peace bond
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
TO CONSIDER FURNITURE BID.

The Public Building Commission
and the committee OF the Levy Court
will meet this afternoon TO consider
the contract for furniture for the
county building. There is only one
bidder, the r. L. Foord Company.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
AT TIE QUEEN.

How a mysterious man, cast ashore
by the waves, exercises his influence
over girl he has never seen before,
makes her believe she has married him,
and then leaves her. is told in VILLAIN
FoN's new photoplay production, "The
Onwelcome Mother" showing nc the
Queen today and tomorrow. Walter
Law, a new film giant, plays the part
Of Mason, the sailor, In this Aim which
features an all.star cast
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

and itchy, and when /
scratched there came
blood. | could not sleep
with it, and ] would walk
the floor all night II
panied so much.
"A friend told me
about Cuticura Soap and
Ointment so | bought
them. and | used about
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
AT THE eARRicK.
AT TIE VICTORIA.

Some great man once said that wo-
man was the greatest problem Of the
age-unsolvable. and if the many
visitors 20 the Victoria Theatre
thought they we're going TO have that
question solved for them yesterday.
they found instead greater mystery
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
PIGEON VISITS CITY BUILDING.

Employees OF the City Building we're
amused today when a blue checkered
carrier pigeon few into the upper
windows OF the building. The bird
sat on the bronze railing on the third
floor for a while and then few out the
window
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
HELD ON LARCENY CHARGE.

Charged with the larceny Of S17.27
George Wilson, colored, when ar
raigned in City Court this morning,
was placed under 5000 bail for the
Court OF General Sessions. Wilson
is alleged to have stolen the money
from Charles Clark, also colored.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
LANES P. FOGWELL DIES.

James P. Fogwell. aged II years
Yesterday at his home. No. 219 West
street. The deceased was mem
Der Of Industry Lodge A. o. U. W.
The funeral will be held Friday after
noon and interment will be made In
Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
CABOT PRONOUNCED INSANE.

Clement Cabot, Of No. 200 South
Monroe street. who startled the po-
lice departments OF this city and of
Philadelphia by bis strange actions
during the past two months, was
committed 70 the State Insane Hospi-
tai yesterday The young man was
pronounced insane.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
MAYOR AT CONVENTION.

Mayor James F.>Price will go TO
Newark. n. j.. tomorrow to attend the
convention of the League of American
municipalities. The day is set aside as
Mayors Day, and the chief executives
of various cities will attend.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

The Little Boys cannot take
in the Fair on account OF
quarantine.
Special Exhibits Here.
in our Boys Clothing Dept;
New Fall Styles In and ready.
Boys Suits. SO TO S12.
Boys Mackinaws. s4 TO $40.
Boys Trousers, SOC to $3.50.
Boys Hats. SOC TO $3.50.
Boys Shoes, $3.50 to $3.50.
Boys Shirts and Ties.
All here and ready.
Young Mems Suits.
Hickey-Freeman and Beuja,
min New FAN Styles in and
ready.
MULLINS HOME STORE.
9Th and Market.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

tones. i was get
ing worse every day.
i had chills, my head
would ache, / was
always tired. Icould
not walk straight
because of the pain
in myback and / had
pains in my stom-
ach. l went 10 a
doctor and he said /
must go under an
operation, but j did
not 90. / read in
the paper about
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
CANDIDATES ENDORSED.

Second ward white Republicans at a
largely attended meeting held at No.
1910 B street last night. endorsed Cod
frey r. Handy for Levy Court and
Jacob Schaible for representative in
the district.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
No HEALTH BOARD MEETING.

Owing to lack of quorum there was
no meeting Of the Board of Health
yesterday afternoon. DR.. S. G. Fred
erick and Leonard c Purks we're the
only members who appeared.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
DROWNED MEN NOT mENTIF1ED.

Deputy Coroner Nichols today re-
ported that he had no clue TO the
Identity OF the two bodies found
along the Delaware river, at Ham
burg Cover and Holly Oak this week.
Both bodies have been buried, II be-
ing impossible TO keep them.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
IMPROVING ELEYArnR.

The elevator in the postofice is
being overhauled. While the repairs
are being made the stairways in the
building are open TO the public.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
PHILLIE GAMES OFF.

BY The United Press.
BOSTON. Sept. 6.--Both the Phila-
delphia- Boston games. scheduled here
today. we're postponed because of
rain.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
AFTER cHRISTIANA TAxEs.

William Hnsman, tax collector for
Christiana hundred, sat at the County
Court House today to collect taxes. He
is making an effort to collect the ma
iority of taxes this month.
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
Friends School

eth and West SITS, Wilmington, Del
Tbs oldest and largest preparatory
school in the State.
A corps Of Fl experienced teachers.
Excellent equipment. Thorough In
struction.
A school that takes boys and girls
at years of age and in a congenial
atmosphere. under the charge OF
specially trained men and women.
without loss OF time through change
OF schools. fts them for college or
business.
Fall session opens Sept rs. 1918
For illustrated catalog address
Herschel A. Norris, A. NJ,
Principal.
D. & A. Phone 2l50-W.
$3.50 up daily Special Weekly
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
CUTICURASOOTHES
RASHES ANDECzEMAS
So that Itching Ceases. Sleep Fol-
lows. Rest Comes At Once.

81 had eczema on my face, head,
back and limbs. Il came in pimples
and the places around them were red
Evening journal., 1916-09-06
WOMAN AVOIDS
OPERATION
Medicine Which Made Sur
geon's Work Unnecessary.

Astoria, N. Y. - "For two years
was feeling i'll and took all kinds Of
Evening journal., 1916-09-06

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Sample Each Free by Mail
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Evening journal., 1916-09-06
THE YOKE

THE Yoke" written from the book
of the same name, was the attraction
at The Playhouse last night II
is play which treats of new
phase OF a familiar subject and one
which is rather out Of the ordinary
in idea. The subject is delicately
handled and the audience which was
present last night appeared well
pleased with the play. II will be
repeated this afternoon and even
ing
miss Nan Singleton is the Angelica
of the piece. the woman who made
sacrifice for her foster son. and Miss
Singleton is an actress Of more than
ordinary ability. Miss Marye Downs.
as Maud Morrison. a suffragette. is
excellent. Miss Inez Shannon, Miss
Alice Maice. James Edwards Jack
Walmsley Scott. Miss Zyuah Inez
Shannon and Paul Anterior are in
every way acceptable. II is a play
which is different from most others
which has been seen, and IL will prob
ably attract considerable attention
wherever il is presented.
"KATINKA"
I'm a Hurry" one of the lively solo
and chorus numbers OF "Katinka."
which Arthur Hammerstein will pre-
sent at the Playhouse on Saturday
afternoon and night, sets the pace
early in the first act Of the new mu-
steal play which so brilliantly scored
on Broadway last winter. and the
speed does not slacken during the
course of the three acts, moving to a
hilarious finale. "Katinka," which is
the work of Otto Hauerbach and Ru-
dolph Friml authors of THE Fire.
fly" and High Jinks.f has eclipsed
the two former compost tons of its
creators in metropolitan popularity.
and promises to take the entire coun-
try by storm. The musical score is
particularly rich in decisive musical
hits, headed by "Rackety Coo"
At THE GARRicK.
Wilbur Mack ana Nella Walker are
making a big hit with their new act,
"A Pair of Tickets" at the Garrick
Theatre. which is proving one of the
big headliners In the attraction Of the
opening week. These artists have
long been favorites in Wilmington,
and their new act is one of their best
efforts. They have a company Of five
and the act is deliberately staged.
carload Of special scenery being
used. In fact the whole bill is of
high calibre. and the indications are
that the Garrick will be one Of the
real popular places Of Wilmington all
the week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-08-31
The New Soldiers Exemption Law.

The attention Of all old soldiers
and soldiers widows who are entitl-
ed to exemptions, is called to the
fact that they must file sworn
statement with the assessor, and if
they failed to do so, they nave until
September L, 1916, to file similar
affidavit with the county auditor. To-
day is the last day on which you can
file the affidavit with the county aud
itor, so if you have not done SO al
ready, you must do so today in order
to cure the exemption allowed by
law.
The new law reads as follows, Sec.
1904 Iows:
Claimants of soldiers exempti'n to
file statement-The beneficiary of
the exemption allowed by subdivision
seven of section thirteen hundred
four, supplement to the code, 1913,
shall file with the assessor a state
ment under oath that he is the own
er of real property on which such ex-
emption is claimed. Such statement
shall be returned by the assessor to
the county. auditor, and if no such
statement be so filed, no exemption
shall be allowed by the assessor, but
may be allowed by the board of sup
ervisors if filed before September LIST
of the year for which the same is
claimed. Sc G. A.