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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-13
sLAcKERs SCARCE DOWN STATE

sLAcKERs SCARCE DOWN STATE
From the Milford Chronicle.
So far we have not learned OF any
"slackers" or traitors to their coun-
try among the men of lower Delaware
who are liable to conscription. In al
most every district where the regis
tration last Tuesday was neld, there
was a greater number registered than
It was supposed we're liable for reg
istration, and in the whole OF Della.
ware over twenty-five thousand men
between the ages of twenty-Ona aud
thirty-cae appeared. or registered rs
the law provides. II does not mean
that Delaware will be called upon to
send that many TO the army. for fully
four out of every five of the entire
number will fail TO pass examination
or be turned back by reason OF de.
pendent families. The mention of the
word war seems to Immediately
throw fright into the individual or
the family of those who are liable to
have TO perform military duty but
there SIS no reason for this, for the
percentage of those who are killed IN
battle, to those who take part in bat
/ ties, Is remarkably small. Ten die
]
! bullets, at least that has been the
! records Of the past wars. The usual
/ reports of battles are from the people
who desire to tell a story Of the fight
so that his paper can gather the
| greater number Of readers anxious
20 hear Of carnage. and wonderful
instances OF valor. and the writer's
pay up all the facts that thousands
I
hundreds who were wounded OF
killed America has reached the point
where a great war with a flow OF
blood from her men and tears from
her women. will awaken the nation
20 its duties In the affairs OF the
world. We believe that the balance
OF the present century will see the
United States Of America enter upOr
and stand for greater things for the
human race than any country in the
world has ever given to it's people
There has always been, and will bC
as long as time exists and men ant
women continue TO entertain III,
same ideas OF personal freedom,
deep-seated determination 20 protec
their home. their government and IN,
rights Of all the people, and so lon,
as the men and women OF any coun
try have this purpose deeprooted
there IS no danger; but when thu
people become so cowardly that the
are willing to be deprived OF thei
rights. and permit another 20 rol
4 them OF their property through tithe
or taxes. then indeed Is the countr1
lost. and will as surely disappea
from the free governments Of tn
| earth Delaware has shown that. qhl
Is loyal and ready to defend he
own, as we'll as the entire country, a
the call Of the government. and sh
will stand we'll up In the lists In pre-
portion TO her population.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-13
REp cRoss IN sEAFoRo.

From the Seaford Register.
Now that our country % actually
at war, and We see preparation going
on all around US. most everyone
wants 20 do something In some way
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-13
FNCLOSURT.


Sections from the Army Bill (H r. 3545)
approved by the President May IS 1917
Section -. That the President OF the United States
the Commander Chief Of the Army Is authorized
to make such regulations governing the prohibition Of
alcoholic liquors in or near military camps and to the
onlcers ana ENLISTED men OF the army he may from
time 10 time deem necessary or advisable: Provided
That, person, corporation partnership or assoca-
uon shall SELL supply have in his or its possession
station, cantonment camp, fort post officers or en-
listed mems club, which is being used at the time for
military purposes under this act but the Secretary
of War may make regulations permitting the sale
and OF Intoxicating liquors for medicinal PURPOSES
II shall be unlawful TO sell Intoxicating liquor in
GLIDING beer, ale, wine 10 any officer member OF
the military forces while in uniform except as herein
provided. ANY person, corporation partnership OF as
sociaon violating the provisions OF this section or the
punishable under the Articles OF War be deemed guilty
Of misdemeanor and be punished by fine OF not
than $1,000 or Imprisonment for not than
twelve months, both
Section - That the Secretary OF War Is hereby
authorized empowered, and directed during the pres
en to do everything by him deemed necessary %
suppress and prevent the keeping setting up or
houses Of in fame broheis bawdy houses within such
distance he may deem needful of any military camp
ton place and any person, corporation partnership
or association receiving permitting to be received for
immoral purposes any person into any place structure
or building used for the purpose Of lewdness, asslara
ton or prostitution within such distance of said places
as may be designated shall permit any such person
remain for immoral purposes in any such Place struc
ture or building aforesaid who may violate any
order rule or regulation issued carry out the object
and impose of this section shall unless otherwise
punishable under the Articles Of War; be deemed guilty
of misdemeanor and be punished by fine OF not
more than $1,000 imprisonment for not moro than
twelve months, or both.
We think that the Secretary Of War, the Council Of
National Defense and Mr.. Polk arc engaged in lauda
bic work with respect to protecting the morals and
health Of the young soldiers. The movement Is one
which is entitled ito the respect Of all eean-minded
and Eatriotlc citlz lns.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-06-13
SAFEGUARDING YOUNG SOLDIERS.

- ONGHESSMAN ALBERT B. POLK, Of Delaware, has
" received from the Secretary Of War and the chair
man Of the Council OF National Defense letter, with
tho request that he assist. through such chan
nes as might present themselves in impressing upon
the community its patriotic duty in the matter Of safe
guarding young soldiers against temptations OF a
harmful nature. In an effort to further the good
cause, Mr.. Polk has sent tho communication to THE
EVENING JOURNAL with a suggestion that It be
given publicity. We experience. pleasure in complying
with his request The text Of the letter is as fol-
lows;
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

TN FAREWELL 70 Miss Nellie
smith. who is leaving Saturday
\ for the University OF California
At Berkeley. a most attractive coterie
Of the younger set made merry We'd
nesday night. at a pretty dancing
party-the form OF courtesy Miss
Nancy Edwards chose in compliment
to this popular FL Paso girl. before
her departure. The punch table oc-
cupied one corner Of the porch. set IN
a bower OF ferns and pink blossoms.
and Mrs. Peyton J Edwards. mother
OF the charming young hostess. was
assisted by Mrs. Horace Sweat. The
young folk danced both indoors and
out. and among those hidden were the
Misses Nellie Smith. Elizabeth Alex
ander Of Dallas Chouse guest OF Dr.
and Mrs. r B. HOman). Mary Hardie.
Mary Heermans. Evelyn Ellison.
erna Altman. Esther Rice. 8uueta
Henuing. Phyllis Rutledge. Lola Bess
smith. Marian Stablein. Janet Miller
Minna Edwards. and Messrs- Hal
Aldridge, IT., Louis Robertson. VIII
liam Bias. Arthur Halfway, DIT.
Carleton HOman. Nelson Rice. Brad
ford Hardie, Elgie Smith. Clyde san
burn. Charles Thurston. Palmer
Schumacher, Lawrence Stablein, Eu-
gene Thurston, Hugh HenninE, VIII
liam Mayfield, Hubert Sharp. Louis
Heep. Mr.. and Mrs Davis Mayteld-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
Weston's Sanitary Bakery
Opens For Business On
Saturday, August 18th

When Weston's Sanitary Bakery
opens its doors TO the public on next
Saturday. August 11th. a new stand
ard OF perfection in the manufacture
and distribution of food products
viii be set by this the newest OF FL
Paso's industries The bakery and
confectionery is as sanitary and com
plete as modern engineering skill and
present day science can make it This
bakery viii be a model Of cleanliness
and perfection for many years 70
come Come out TO the opening on
next Saturday and you viii marvel
at the snow white costumes Of the
bakers and the spotlessly white ma
chinery Of the shop and the absolute
cleanliness on every side viii really
surprise you
Your trip TO the bakery on next
Saturday viii be both interesting
and instructive AS you enter the
store you can see through the huge
plate glass partition the entire
process from the mixing OF the flour
20 the baking OF the bread and cakes
The entire bakery is on the first
floor and everything is in plain view
Of everyone entering the store
Come out to the opening Saturday
and see for yourself this wonderful
new bakery, and then you viii not
he surprised why We named the
r.rorrrn-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
GOD OF WAR HASTENS THE WEDDINGS
OF Ell PASO GIRLS TO SWEETHEARTS
WHO ARE ABOUT TO LEAVE FOR FRONT
BY DOROTHY B. JOHNSTON.

East Third street. TO Jesse L. Evans.
for several years in the employ Of the
city, ia the water department but
who recently Joined the colOrs under
Capt Richard f. Burgess. in company
B Of The First Texas infantry, for
active service only relatives We're
present to witness the happy young
couple take their vows. with judge
L. p. NcClintock officiant. At haif
after seven o'clock. the bride and
and groom elect entered the living
room with their attendants. Miss
Pauline Evans (sister OF the latter
being bridesmaid for her sisteriulaw
10 be and Alexander Mclean serving
as best man The bride was lovely
in nuptiaI satin and Ge0rgette. hand
souely trimmed and enveloped in a
filmy rulle veil She carried a shower
Of brides and tube roses Her at
tendanl was also in white. carrying
an arm bouquet Of pink r0sebuds and
fern frOnds. a collation. was served
the guests as fluctuations We're said.
The newlyweds are honevmoouiuE I'm
Cloudcroft and other New Mexico
points for a few days. and viii for
the present be at home with the
brides family.
The pretty marriage ring ceremony
united In holy wedlock Miss Carolyn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
Ell Pasoans Help Entertain The
ConUaLescing Soldiers At Fort

y KEEPING with their decision TO
add a ray OF sunshine to the shut
Il ms convalescins at Fort Bliss
base hospital. the Mems club Of the
First Presbyterian church provided a
say cortege Of private cars for Tues
day nights motor outing for the SOL
diers, with Messrs J. 7. Campbell A.
j. Watson. p. z. Gardner. ". r. Blair.
vs.. T. Crockett and r. W. Norton
volunteering as hosts. The "recu-
Ferau-s' were taken about town and
later through the valley FOR a brea IN
OF country air. and returned 10 their
quarters in the happiest frame Of
mind. conducive to health-Eiving
sleep
on Wednesday night. several hun
dred civilians and soldiers enjoyed
the weekly entertainments provided
the latter. through the efforts OF Mrs
Donna EluEel Col +. A. Lewis Of
the saith infantry, Z. s A. gave the
services Of the infantry band. directed
by bandmaster G.. F. Rogers and for
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

Robert Townsend. and Mrs. Herbert
Holiday, of the army Y. W c. A.
Miss Mary W White has received
her appointment on the Junior war
. council, and II is expected that she
VIII soon organize the younger set
into working cOterie, TO augment
the activities Of the main committee.
At Thursday mornings board
meeting OF the Y W g. A. a general
" OrkinE plan or outline Of work to
be undertaken in FL Paso, as g part
Of the general scheme for the gov
eminent. was discussed Fl Paso will
carry out what many other cities
have found TO be the most -effectual
way af launching the war work
cOuncil-namely, through a patriotic
league Mrs Bowie explained that the
war council had elected TO work
through the Y. ". c. A. because of
the character OF its raison d'etre and
work for girls in all communities
abroad. The entire machinery Of the
Y W c. A., with its goo and more
associations, 500 buildings. $50 ma
tional secretaries and many times
that number Of local secretaries, has
elready been placed at the disposal OF
the government
Among the objects OF the war work
council Is TO preserve the normal life
Of the girls in communities where
soldiers are 70 be modified in en-
anu ENAaNAA A4AHAL l44lA al
standards, TO establish recreation
clubs and healthy sports, sue. as
community social centers, or a hos
pitality house or club, where soldiers
may go 10 meet their wives. mothers,
sisters and sweethearts. In Platts-
burg, they have built such a place.
Twelve Of these centers had been
achieved when the war work council
had been cooperating with the Y. W.
c.. A. for but five weeks, and they
are looked upon with great favor by
the army officers. The war work
council viii look into proper housing.
feeding and recreation for the girls
TO be directly employed in war serv-
ice, such as munitiOn plants. aircraft,
and the many Industrial fields which
must needs be filled by the women
when the enlisted men go to war Mrs
Bowie discussed the l-Ovement 10
open the church parlors and TO carry
out programs at the various camps,
which Fl Paso is already so magnifi-
Gently providing for the men in the
army posts Of the possibilities Of the
foreign work. for which two secretar-
les are 10 be sent Immediately to
France, and other phases Of this all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
Dinners, Luncheons, Teas.

Lieut. Charles Kelly. L s. A.. and
his charming bride. are giving their
first dinner party Thursday night at
their home, PTS Fremont. where they
have been playing house keeping
since their marriage. last Saturday
Covers viii be laid for six guests, in
Guiding Lieut. Greech, Miss Otulie
Alarid. Mrs r. Alaird and Serg-
Young. The decorative motif viii, OF
course, be patriotic, with red and
white carnations and blue tulle
steamers carrying out a bewitchy
scheme off set by fayOrs OF miniature
flags. and a continuation OF the tri-
cOlors throughout the menu Mrs.
Kelly was until her recent marriage
Miss Elizabeth Griffith OF Louisville.
Ky. and her husband was formerly OF
Chicago. but IS nj present stationed
at Fort Bliss. with the 6fth infantry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

TORT BLISS is getting TO be a
X sort OF matrimonial camp or CEN
4 ter. these days. with soldiers in
khaki urging their sweethearts TO adj
vance or hurry up dates of impond-
ing weddings. ere Mars. the god Of
war. should sound his clarion. sum
mouinE the Sammies into immediate
military service. The Incompetence
OF trousseau and preparations necas-
States a more or less Informal. i'm
promptu hymeueal affair. such as
seems TO be the rule rather than ex-
Ception with FL PasO-s calendar OF
marriage ceremonies. since Uncle Sam
started dispatchiug his fighters for
democracy in such numbers TO the
border Of that taut circle dividing
would-be-iuperialis Germany from
the rest Of the WOrld-nO man knows
when his turn VIII come. After all
such weddings save a lot OF fuss and
bother and expense
An interesting welding Of Wedues-
day night, FASTENED because Of the an
ricipated call Of the bridegroom 10
training camp and later abroad. was
that Of Miss Martha Mclean. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs A. D. Mclean of 1908
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
Mrs. BolOie Completes Plans For
Army Council Work of Y. WC.A.

FRS HENRY T. BOWIE, presi-
Nj dent Of the Young Women's
4 = Christian association, has
completed her committee to repre-
sent FL Paso on the war work coun-
cil-nation wide in its scope-which
is being done under the direction OF
commission appointed by president
Woodrow Wilson and secretary Of
war Baker. Among those named are
women who are leaders Of nearly
every woman's organization Of the
city-every one Of them able TO bring
10 1ruitiOn the 1Oudest dreams Of Mrs
Bowie, who, as member OF the Ma
tiOnal war work council, is vitality in
terested in achieving much for this
section Of the United States Mrs. T
". Lanier has accepted the chair
manship Of the local committee.
numbering Mrs Z. $. Stewart Mrs.
". W Turney. Mrs H 7. Bowie Mrs.
Burt OrndOrfL Mrs James G. Nc
Nary. Mrs. ". /. FOLWOrth, Mrs
Charles L Overstreet, Mrs C. B.
Stevens. Mrs. NJ A Warner. Mrs. J. A.
Krakauer, Mrs. Donna Klugel, Mrs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
Cloudcroft Personals.

Cloudcroft, y. NJ, Aug. 9.--HIrs. n
2. Coffman and daughter, Jane, OF
FL Paso. who have been guests At the
Texas" for few weeks, returned
home Wednesday.
The Misses Lillian and Mlybelle
as" for q short visit
Mrs. W. T.. Castillo IS the guest Of
Mrs. J. r. Brinkley.
Rev. and Mrs. Henry Easter. Of
Sewanee, have arrived TO spend a few
DAYS in their CIoudcrOft home
Benz Nadero is q guest at the
Lodge"
The Misses Stein. OF san Antonio.
arrived Tuesday TO spend a Few weeks
NJ the Lodge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

clyde Zumwalr and billiard L Franks
at the residence Of the brides parents
Mr. and Mrs. r D. ZumWalt. 5ll
Piedras street. on Wednesday evening
at o'clock, Rev II. p. Bond, ID. D.
former pastor Of the family, officiat-
iu- only the immediate relatives of Tie
bride. consisting Of father and moth
or, sister and brother, Miss LOUella
and Decay, Witnessed the ceremony.
The bride has been one OF the most
efficient teachers in the Nsleta public
school for three years past The
groom Is now connected with the
aviation corps OF the United States
army, i'm camp practice at san Aut0-
MO. Texas. They left on the g. II.
and S A. railroad at 10 p. m. for san
Antonio.
Friends OF the bride in this city
viii learn interestedly Of the mar
rage in Little Rock, Ark. Wednesday,
of Miss Bessie GinsberE. daughter Of
Mrs $ Ginsuerg. of 1913 East Boule-
ward Fl pasO. 10 Capt Louis Solomon.
T. $. A The service was sOlemuized
by rabbi Rhine The bride left ac-
c0mpanied by her mother the 18th of
last month 10 Join her fiance, who is
Instructor OF the reserve officers. and
Of the First battery, 18th regiment, al
Fort Logan H. Root, Arkansas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

which the enthusiastic audience gave
three rOusinE cheers In addition.
Corp William Quinn gave eccentric
dancing, Pvt Walter Everett read.
Pvt r. w Stanton sang Che vOlun-
teers that glorious voice for most any
occasion, il 70 means pleasure for the
boys'D. Pvt Charles Snyder added
cleverlv TO the program with his i'm
presentations Pvt Bryant made music
on pewter dessert spoons Pvt. Earl
JacOby sang, rs did Pvt Andrea. and
a male quartet OF soldiers. composed
Of sgt Fred F. Liester. basso. Pvt
James NcGOveru. BARITONE Pvt.
George NJ Waller. first tenor, and
Pvt shorty Remand. second tenor.
took the assemhIaEe BY storm with
harmonious renditions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
Ell Pasoans Awau.

NJ 3 Gaylord. mining man OF Fl
Paso. left Thursday for New York
city.
Mrs. ~ A. Ernest and son Alvin
leave today for New York city on a
huvin- trip
Rev. II. +. Williams pastor Of the
First Baptist church. left Thursday
Tor Los Angeles. Calf
Miss Katherine Glenn and Miss
Bessie Barnes left THURSDAY morning
for a weeks vacation in Cloudcroft.
Mrs. Charles T. Overstreer. with her
daughter. Adelaide and niece, Miss
Ellen Payne. Of Franklin, Ind, who
is summering in Fl Paso. went up to
Cl0uGCrOft Thursday morning, where
they viii occupy the George Ferguson
cottage for a fortnight. Rev Mr..
Overstreet and Charles, r., may run
up for brief vacations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
About ELPasodns.

Word from the Leon Springs train
ing camp Wednesday morning said
Raymond Campbell had been unable
20 leave barracks for q week and Il
was doubtful il he would appear on
drill again before the camp closes.
& slight injury 70 the left foot be-
came infected and was causing in
tense suffering. but is not serious.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
Miss Nellie Smith GiUen Dancing
Party As a FareweN Compliment

and Fred Scheaffer left Wednesday
for q months outing in the GlOrietta
mountains.
Miss Isabelle Valentine. who Is on
an auto trip TO Kansas City with the
Pritchet family. writes OF delightful
times en- route. She will return in
time 20 ask to roll call OF teachers.
September 1.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

C. W Arthur. or Lansing, Mich. Is
in the city on business.
". A. Leach Of Los Angeles. spent
Thursday In the city. en- route from
Flint. Mich 20 his home.
Ernest j. Hughes. former Fl PasO
business man. but more recently in
the automobile business in Arizona
is spending @ few days with friends.
He is accompanied by Mrs Hughes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

We invite the women Of FL Paso Il
come and see the new arrivals ir
fashionable Fail Boots These come
in eight and eleven inch tops and
show the new idea IN cloth tops q
match the uppers. These Boots are
most reasonably priced.
Lerner shoe CO.-228 san Antonio St
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
FL Pasoans Returning.

Lee Davis returned Thursday
morning from a weeks trip 10 cloud
croft and other New Mexico points
land Park Methodist church, has re-
turned from a months vacation spent
at Long Beach and other California
points
Following a pleasant visit in St.
Louis. New Orleans and other cities
eastward. Mrs. A ". Hadley re-
turned Wednesday from an absence
OF two months. and - receiving a
cordial welcome home Her husband
came back three weeks ago.
Automobiling and Outings.
A hunting party. consisting Of DIT.
Geo Werleys Dr. Howard Thompson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

sanitation Attorney c. " WilcLar
viii make the preseutation speech to
company A and Judge PeytOn j. Ed
wards viii oflciate in like capacity
Tor company j. Mayor Charles Davis
is 20 be master of ceremonies, and
the Eighth Cavalry band Will play.
County judge =. B. NcClintock and
Justice J. ~ Deaver viii he color
bearers. AIRS. Charles T.. Bryan is ar
ranging the ceremonies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09
No Trouble At Al

No Trouble At All
When leaving or returning 70 Fl
Paso have our man at the Union
Depot attend 20 your baggage
City Service Coz. ID. Camp, Mur.
Autos-Telephone 3500-BaEgage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

Early fall styles OF the latest de-
signs in satins, vel0urs and French
felts arriving daily. J. W. Hale. TX
elusive Millinery 416 n. Oregon St
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

Women have become so popular IN thu
trades IN London and other cities u Eng
la1d that when the war e over the men
whose places they have taken viii likely
have 20 find other Jobs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

Why Not
japanese Fire Screens. $3.50 Up
Beach's Art Shop. City Natl Bank
BldE-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

Mexican drawnwOrk handkerchiefs.
SOC up BeaCh's Art Shop. City Natl
Bank Bldc-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-09

The presentation services OF Wade
Hampton chapter. United Daughters
OF the Confederacy in Cleveland
square on Friday evening, viii in no
way interfere with the Community
singing. as the park officials have
designated that the former shall start
promptly at Z o'clock. and conclude
by s o'clock, with Community singing
starting at s. Capt. J. T. Cooley and
Capt. Richard T. Burgess. in command
Of companies A and p OF the First
Texas infantry, are TO receive the
hand embroidered silk flags Of the
Lone star state. from the w0man's or