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Evening journal., 1917-05-16
COUNTY BALANCES.

County Treasurer Charles Fl. Lip
pincott submitted the following finan-
cial report to the Levy Court yester-
day:
To the credit Of the Levy Court,
S4f,924.64; miscellaneous road ac-
count, S6.O5: Christiana hundred.
S5.49023; Mill Creek hundred. s411.81;
White Clay Greek hundred, S66.50
Pencader hundred. S1.43943; New
Castle hundred, S2,956.O5: Red Lion
hundred, $1.372.37; St. Georges hum
dred, S3,62S.61; Appoquinimink hun
dred $29.5S; Blackbird hundred, ST.
5000; Brandywine hundred, ST.
2'S'5s; special fund for retirement OF
bonds $4,000. special fund for in
tcrest and bonds duo July /. 1917.
S62,657.5O.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
AT THE QUEEN.

That those who have witnessed Geral-
dine Farrar in Joan the Woman" at
the Queen arc enthusiastic is attested by
many concentrations the management
has received. One educator says he hopes
every boy and girl in Wilmington study
ing history will see this wonderful his
torical pageant \ clergyman says
every person seeing the production of
"Joan, the Woman" will be inspired
by love OF country and faith of the SUI
preme Being One communication in
which the writer signs himself "a
Gallery God tells how the people
who see the production are taking to it.
1T was the best p cents worth of en-
tertainment ] have had since | sat in
the bleachers at the Athletic grounds in
Philadelphia and saw Frank Baker bang
ont home run in the ninth inning and
win the game says the writer.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
COMNENDS MAYORS
AID OF RED CROSS
Nathan Miller Says There
Must be No Breakdown
OF Great Organization
SAYS EVERY MAN AND
WOMAN SHOULD JOIN

Nathan Miller, well-known mer-
chant, OF the Miller Brothers Com
pany, is an active worker in the Red
Cross Campaign for new members
and today voiced his appreciation of
the cooperation that is carrying the
membership toward the goal set.
1T was to me a great pleasure to
see Mayor Price. Of our city, come out
in such a forceful manner in favor
of the membership increase campaign
of the Delaware Chapter Of the Red
Cross" Mr.. Miller said HIS oihcial
and admirable endorsement of the big
movement will produce, of necessity
beneficial results
las l see it, no one who reads the
war news from Europe, Asia and
Africa can fail to recognize the neces-
sity for getting the American Red
Cross, and the Delaware branch OF
that organization, on an efhcient
working basis before our armed forces
take the field against the enemy Inc
same measure of preparedness that
will feature our sea and land FORCES
TO cope with the enemy also should
feature the Red Cross TO cope with
the human distress which is the in
evitable accompaniment OF battle
and the most sorrowful thing con
uected with the battles aftermath.
Many alternative agencies are at
work in the world at the present time.
There is none, however, which looms
30 largely as does the Red CrosI
Now is the time Of al times for
making Red Cross history. The or
SANITATION must not be permitted 10
break down or to fail in the perform
ance of its full duty in the face OF
this world war. II must size up TO
Its responsibility and 1t only can DO
so If it receives its deserved measure
Of public support
81 am glad that Mayor Price spoke
out in such an emphatic and eonvinc-
Ing manner. In Difference to his
proclamation every man and woman
in Wilmington who is not already a
member OF the Red Cross. should
hasten to become one and thereby give
full effectvness and efficiency to its
work.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
BEACON COLLEGE TO
HELP MEET WAR DEMAND

The United States Government fig
uring on numerous vacancies that
will be made I'm the mercantile life OF
the country by reason OF the new
armies which arc now in process OF
raising. has requested the Beacon
Business College among other similar
institutions to endeayor to keep their
enrolment at capacity. Should this
country follow the experience OF Eng
land, there will be numerous vacan-
cies TO I'LL, and in business as in
other lines the demand is for those
with adequate training
Figuring on such conditions, the
Beacon School will inaugurate sum-
mer sessions for business training.
hrd viii endeavor to apply intensive
methods so that in the shortest pos
sible space Of time its pupils can I'll
important positions I'm the business
life.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
OFFERS BUILDING no u. s.

Having decided 10 retire from bust
ness. William Hammond, one OF the
pioneers in the carriage industry in
this city, and FOR the past seventeen
years exchanged In the secondhand
business at the southeast corner OF
Second and King streets, has offered
his three-story property at that cor
nor to the government free OF rent as
long as the war continues. A large
sign with this announcement has been
posted on the windows OF the building.
In speaking of his offer today, Mr..
Hammond said that he had decided
to retire.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
COOL WEATHER BRINGS
SCARCITY OF TROUT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN Del. May 16. Ow-
ing to the continued cool weather, the
run Of trout at Broadkiln and Slaugh-
ter Beaches is far from being up to the
expectations.
Last night the fishermen only sue
ceeded in getting about twenty bush
els which were disposed of at $3.50
per bushel. Usually at this time of
the year the run is so heavy that in
some hauls Of the seines as many as
five and six hundred bushels are
caught
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
mr.. DOLE Ar CONyVNTI0N

The Rev. George Henry Dole. pastor
OF the New Church. OF this city. has
gone 10 Philadelphia 10 attend the
general convention OF the New Church
being held In that city all this week.
lie is accompanied by Mrs. Dole.
DR.. Thomas A. King. OF Cleveland
o.. VIII preach at the services at S
o'clock next Sunday evening in the
New Church, on "The Rel gion for the
New Age While Or. Dole IS away
no service will be held in his church
on Sunday morning
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
VIOLA DANA, IN GODS LAW AND MANS
Being Shown Today at the Majestic Theatre.
An ME GARRICk.

Dunbar's singing bell ringers, have
made a big hit with everybody who
has been at the Garrick this week. It
is marvellous how they manipulate the
bells. several hundred, each person
striking the correct note in its place
each time. They are splendid sing
ers, and are equally good in solo
work and in chorus. The act is an
artistic. Offering, even tho stage set
ting carrying out this thought It is
one OF the features Of a clever bill
which ends the vaudeville season at
the Garrick this evening.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
AT THE SAVOY.

"The Law That Failed" the attrac.
ton at the Savoy Theatre today and
tomorrow, featuring Alma Hanlon, is
an intensely interesting drama writ
ten by Louis Reeves Harrison, the
well-known motion picture journalist
Alma HanlOn, Americas magnetic
screen star, portrays the role OF the
heroine in a manner quite in accord
with her past notable achievements.
while Edward Ellis makes the lead
ing male character realistically hui
man.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
sHELLPoT PARk DEEMS

Shellpot Park opened for the sea
son yesterday and there was a splen-
did attendance. All OF the big amuse-
ments are in operation and will now
continue in operation until the sea
son closes. The park is prettier than
ever before for a number of changes
nave been made and the entire place
greatly improved Every old attrac-
ton has been redecorated and is
bright and new in appearance, while
several new ones have been built.
Shcllpot Park IS now one OF the hest
equipped parks in this section Of the
country. There will now be dancing
each evening except Sunday during
the park season The traction COM
pany is furnishing excellent trolley
service.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16

sons Queen de Dance tonight as it
has been many weeks since bon bon
reception has been held This novelty
Is one Of the favorites with the pa
irons and big crowd is expected.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16

hundred.
John Barnard, North NIurderkill hun.
bred.
Martin Z. Walker, Wilmington hun
dred.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
At THE MAJESTIC.

VIOLA Dana. star of the Metro won
derplay Gods Law and Mans and
which is the main feature attraction
at the Majestic today and tomorrow.
is one Of those screen stars who first
became famous for her work on the
stage II was in the title role Of
THE Poor Little Rich Girl that Miss
Dana made her greatest success on
the speaking stage
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
RAISING MUCH TRICK.

Postal employees connected with the
local Office who are trucking an eight
acre tract on the Newport pike, have
planted more than an acre OF pota-
toes and arc now getting ready to
plant gimilar tract in tomatoes. In
addition row after row OF onion seed
has been sown on the tract and the
Federal gardeners can be seen every
evening working their tract by hand.
pathic Hospital will give a rummage
sale on Saturday afternoon. Refresh.
ments will also be for sale.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
MAGISTRATE sTRAoLEY III.

Magistrate George L. Stradley is
connred o his home, No III West
Fourth street, suffering from an at
pneumonia Mr. Stradley was
stricken on Sunday evening.
Evening journal., 1917-05-16

QUEEN DE DANCE.
There will be a big time at Daw-
Evening journal., 1917-05-16
A new creation in cigarettes

New, dferent-here other cigarette with this toasted favor
You compare your morning when it's butercd hot
LUCKY STRIKE the real Bury cigarette ooanother entirely
idea You know Burnley tobaccoyouve been pouring it
green blue and red tin boxes for years. Now the Buy flavor
soaatedn cigarette, and join the LUCKY STRIKE smoke circle today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18
SERVICE FLAGS TO
Be seen At BALL

The first public display of service
flags will be seen at the bazaar and
ball for the soldiers library fund In
the Grays' armory Saturday night.
These service flags are usually two
by three feet by four and one-half
feet of silk and bunting. They have
deep red border surrounding white
field in which is one or more stars,
depending upon the number of per-
sons in the service from the house
hold where the flag is shown.
The flags at the bazaar viii be on
view at the tobacco booth in charge OF
Mrs. r. H. Cha1kley. This booth will
be one of the features of the affair
as 1t will be handsomely decorated BY
the tobacco merchants who have In
terested themselves in the matter and
by the display of service flags.
Mrs. Chalkley will be assisted by a
number of young ladies in picturesque
costumes. She herself will appear In
an Indian costume. which In said to
be particularly original and striking.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18
OFFICE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD,
ROOM sos, CITY HALL

Richmond. Va. Oct ~ and sk. 1911,
To JULIEN Gum. C. Yer veer. Arthur Fl.
Raster. w. ]. Gilman. Celia Fell
heimer. H. r. Cook. Chas. Gunst:
You will take notice that the admin
istrative board have had referred to
them for consideration the proposed
grading and paving with granite spalls
alleys "A" and c. in the block bound
ed by Monument avenue and Grace
street. Sheppard street and the Boule-
ward at the cost OF the owners OF prop
erty ahutting said alleys
The said board win. at it's meeting
to be held In it's board room, In the
City Hall Of said city. on the 7th day
OF November. 1917. at the hour of IL
a. NJ take into consideration and de-
termins the propriety Of making the
proposed improvements. and II SO, what
proportion should be assessed against
hereby notified to appear At the place
and time aforesaid II you wish to be
heard. either In favor or In opposition
TO- the proposed improvements And X
for any cause the said hearing IL not
commenced. or II commenced. not COM
pleted. the same shall them and there
stand adjourned without 4 motion or
order to that effect to the next regu-
lar meeting OF said board at the same
place. unless said board shall then and
there expressly adjourn said hearing TO
some other time and place. and at such
regular meeting or at such time As
such hearing may bs adjourned to. as
the case may be, you are notified to
attend. when ana where you may be
heard II you 20 desire.
JOHN .HTROCHB0R0
Chairman Administrative Board.
BY W. W. DUNFOHD,
Clerk Administrative Board
Oct. 10, 1877.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18
TO DARKEN HAIR
APPLY SAGE TEA
Look Young! Bring Back It's Natural
Color, Gloes and Attrac-
tisyne2g.

Common garden rage brewed into d.
heavy tea with sulphur added. will
turn gray. strsaked ana faded hair
beautifully dark and iuxuriant. Just
. few applications will prove Z revsia-
ton II your hair Is fading. streaked or
gray. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sui
phur recipe 1t home. though. b trou-
blesome. An easier way n to get .
bottle OF Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound at any drug store all ready
for use. This Is the old-time recipe
improved by the addition Of other
ingredients.
While wispy gray, faded hear Is not
sinful. we all desire to retain our
youthful appearance and attractive
ness. BY dsrkenink your hair with
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound,
no one can tell. because II does Il &c
naturally. 50 evenly, You Just dampen
a sponge or soft brush with It and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand At time: by morn
Ing all gray hairs have disappeared
and. after another application or two
your hair becomes beautifully dark,
glossy. soft and luxuriAnt.
This PREPARATION 10 = de1fknffuI toilet
regulate and 10 not intended fox the
cure. mitigsfiap e< AxasAntaaM Of d..
eAsex--AdE v e
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18
LIBERTY DAY s =
SET FOa oGI0lfh'n

Governor Henry Carter STUART has
issued, following the suggestion and
action of the president. > proclamation
designating Wednesday. October -.
as liberty day. The proclamation fol-
lows:
Success Of the second liberty loan
Of 1917 now being offered to the peo-
pie of the United Statcs Is necessary
for such a preparation AZ will insure
victory to our cause. without money
we cannot prepare: without prepare
ton we cannot fight. The sum tor
which we are asked will call for some
temporary financial sacrifices. but IL
properly distributed the burden In
trifiing on the Individual ~ compared
with the money contributions already
made to the cause of Civilization by
our allies. 5s
by proclamation the President Of
the United States has designated We'd
nesday. October "a, as liberty day.
and has made the afternoon OF that
day holiday. for all federal en-
ployees throughout the country whose
services can be spared. No higher
duty or greater privilege can address
itself to the patriotic citizenship OF
Virginia than that of sustaining the
government charged with. the rcspon-
OF a war on the results OF which cur
national existence depends.
In order that the people OF our
commonwealth may more fully par
ticipate In the spirit and purpose OF
this great undertaking. I hereby pro-
claim Wednesday, October "a, as ffb-
erty day in Virginia, and urge that
as far as possible public and private
offices and commercial establishments
be closed in the afternoon, and that
the people in the cities. towns and
country districts Join In appropriate
ceremonies, I particularly hope that
local governing bodies will make It a
point to cooperate in their several
localities In a fitting celebration of the
day.
Given under my hand, and under
the lesser seal of the commonwealth
at Richmond. this the 18th day oil
October, in the year of our Lord one
and of the commonwealth the one
thousand nine hundred and seventeen,
hundred and forty-second.
HENRY C. STUART,
Governor.
BY the Governor:
"B. O. JAMES,
Secretary OF the Common
wealth"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18

FATHER HANNICAN
TO SPEAK TODAY

Father Charles J. HAnntgan. speak
ing In behalf OF the second liberty
loan. win address the regular weekly
meeting Of the Equal Suffrage League
of Richmond this afternoon At suffrage
headquarters, Fourth and Franklin
streets at $50 o'clock. SunrAgfats are
working at the liberty loan booths at
the department stores IN the two
weeks drive for the second Issue OF
the bonds. and they are despiy inter-
ested in making the drive successful.
Mrs Lewis III. Machen. secretary Of
the army library committee. asks that
those desiring 10 donate v1ctfoia
records for the soldiers II Gimp Leo
win please bring thsm 10 suffrage
headquarters and she with sec that they
are delivered at the camp
AT tho conclusion OF Father Hanna-
gan's address. tea, coffee and war cake
viii be served by the hospitality COM
mittee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18
by CHEWING 4 BoxLxaY, rNC-
Real Estate Agents and Aucticneers
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF THAT
STMI-DETACHED DWELLING.
KNOWN AS
NO. sT15n M STREET.

In execution OF a certain deed of
trust, dated October u. 1912. duly re-
corded In the clerks Office OF the
chancery court Of the city of Rich
mond, in deed book 3Is-B. on page ll<,
default having been made In the pay
ment OF the debt thereby secured. and
being required hv the beneficiary 90
to do, we will sell at public auction,
upon the premises. on
THURSDAY, OCTOBER ~. 1917.
At O'Clock r. NJ,
the dwelling specified above. and
bounded as follows. Beginning - feet
and inches west of Twenty eighth
street. thence running westwardly
along the southern line OF NJ street,
and fronting thereon II feet and {
inches. to a point opposite the middle
of the parttsio wall between this
dwelling and the dwelling adjoining II
on the west. and extending back
southwardly. between parallel lines, 1Ss
feet.
TERMS: Cash.
A. J. CHEWING,
F. NJ BOxLEY,
Trustees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18
= OFFICE or
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD,
RICHMOND. VA.

Richmond. Va, Oct. 10 and rs. 1917
To Julien Quinn, c. Yer veer. Arthur
III. Raster. w. J. Gilman. Celia Fell
heimer. n. p. Cook. Chas. 0unst.
You are hereby notified that the ad-
ministrative board of the city Of Rich
mcnd. Virginia. have made the follow
ing ascertainment - to damages to
abutting property owners whose prop
erty abuts on the alleys In the block
between Monument avenue and Grace
street Sheppard street and the Bouie-
ward. known as alleys "A" and &C, -
by reason OF the proposed grading of
said alleys by the city:
Location--Alleys "A" and &C.. IN the
block between Grace street and Monu-
ment avenue. sheppard street and the
Boulevard.
Owners--Julien Gum. as feet. s
inches: c. Yer Veer. 35 feet. inches:
Julien Gum. IS feet. s inches Arthur
III. Raster, 25 feet, inches: W. j.
Gilman. rs feet, 8 inches; Celia Fell
heimer. rs feet 3 inches; III. r. Cook.
2s feet: Chas Gunst. ~ feet and as
feet; W. J. Gilman sS feet. s inches
and As feet.
Amount of damages-None.
You are therefore hereby notified to
appear before the said board in room
No. 305. third fioor. City Hall. Rich
mond. Va. at the hour Of IL o'clock
A. NJ. Wednesday. November I. 1917. to
show caase4.if any you can. against
said ascertainment as made by said
board ~ aforesaid.
Given under my. hand this 18th day
OF October. 1877" = 4. r
w. w. DUNFoRD.
Clerk 70 Administrative Board.
Oct 10. 1s17.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18
NORFOLK PAPER F|NOS
plot TO BEAT DAVIS
Lcesburg Man Writes II That Minis
tcrs Are Planning to Bolt Demo-
cratic Ticket.

The Norfolk Ledser-Dispatch OF
yesterday discovered plot" on the
part Of certain ministers of Norfolk
city. names unknown and previous Do
litical Affiliations undetermined, to bolt
the Democratic ticket in an effort to
defeat Westmoreland Davis for gov
ernor and place Mr.. Muncy, the Re-
publican nominee, in the State Capi-
toll
Strange as 1t may seem. this is the
nrst time that the Republican cam
paign has been taken seriously by
anyone.
The Ledger Dispatch prints a com
munication from c. Fl. Shipman, of
Leesburg, Va. In which that gentle
man quotes a. his authority for the
plot" no less parsonage than Rev.
David Hepburn, assistant superintend-
emit OF the Anti-SAloon League Of vtr-
gfnia- He declares that Mr.. Hepburn
told him that certain Norfolk minis.
tiers had had . conference the other
day and that they had decided that
they wouldn't throw away the work
they had done for prohibition In Wiz.
ginia, but would throw their support
to the Republican nominee. Mr.
Shfpman further declares that Mr.
Hepburn rather more than intimated
that the chances were good for the
election OF tho Republican candidate.
Mr.. Hepburn Ia now on a speaking
tour In Ohio. where a cam paign In be-
ing wased for the adoption Of pro-
hibition amendment to the states
constitution He could not be reached
last night.
However, DIR. r. III. Pitt, president
Of the Anti-Saloon League OF Virginia
In response to q query from the Nor
folk Ledger-Dispatch. advised tina,
newspaper that. while he had ma
knowledge OF the utterances attr.bu-
ted to Mr.. Hepburn and hence could
not discuss them. he could speak for
himself that he will very cheerfuiiy
support Mr.. Davis. and that. to the
best OF hts belief. all of the Aanti-
Saloon league leaders will do likewise
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18
Brewers RAP SALE
Of CABARET BOOZE

oniciais of brewers ana liquor deal
srs associations Of Chicago last week
offered an ordinance prohibiting caba-
rets in any place where liquor is sold.
Tho measure forbids any form OF en-
tertatnmsnt In cafes and saloons ex-
cept instrumental music. An orchestra
would be permitted II = license costing
$500 year were obtained. along with
the consent OF the chief OF police. Aus
tain J. Doyle. secretary OF the Illinois
Brewers association. said An indepen-
dent and thorough investigation OF
cabarets had shown his organization
that cabarets were an Evil He IL quoted
In the Chicago Tribune as saying:
we are satisfied that no vigilance
nor regulation. no matter how sfYicient,
can prevent abuses from the freq intro
duction and intermingling Of the sexes
which eharActertsss the modern caba-
ret We submit THE ordinance ~ bust
ness men who believe that sound
morality II good business policy. We
are not opposed to dancing or theatri-
cls. but we believe that these should
be separated from all places whore
liquor u sold"
What now. Mr.. Doyle. are you re-
pudiAttng the brewers old theory of
regulation?
Mr.. Doyle's arguments were supple
rnented BY m appeal from John w.
AAabkeAL Oh Ino LnlGaBo heIAl 1SiQuOr
Dsaler9 association Mr Maskell said
that oabarets had done much damage 20
the morals Of young girls and men and
has hurt the legitimate end OF the
liquor business. He said that they had
been hghtfng cabArets for eleven years.
The reading public In to infer from
this that the sAloonkeepers were prob
ably held mp at the point of gun and
compelled to open their points for the
staging Of the cabarsts: In other words.
that they are in the business against
their WITH and 80 they are now appeAi-
Ing to the city council to keep the bad
cabaret men from imposing upon the
poor. innocent saloonksepera
Joseph w. Winklsr. however. spoke
against . cecree for divorce being
granted. He 10 Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Musicians and he wanted to
know how the musicians could live II
they would lose their jobs. This Ia good
pro-saloon argument and II Is not re-
corded what reply Doyle. Of the brew
rs. and Maskell. Of the retailers, made
to this poser.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-18

Trains Leave Observation-Disclosures st
station. Schedule figures not guaran.
teed. For the South--Daily: 1850 A. NJ,
observation parlor GAIA car: 500 p. NJ,
sleeping car to Atlanta: 1l:1e r. NJ,
express: sleeping cars to Danvills and
Asheville open SEQ p M; $40 p. NJ,
local for Keysvi,le. Cnass City and OK
ford-week days
York River Line--T.3s A. NJ. and AIS
p. NJ. daily local to wast Point SAFE
p. NJ daily. except sundns Steamer
Train connecting for Baltimore.
Trains Arrive Richmond--From the
South: 1908 A. NJ. 1:a5 p. NJ. $3.50 p. NJ.
daily: $40 A. NJ. EXCEPT Sunday. From
West Point: .:4o A. M and Sis r. NJ.
daily. Steamer Train. &:tS A. NJ. daily
except Monday.
Office GOT E. Main ST. Phone Mad. ara.