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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-29
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A. M Waite

A. Nj Waite passed away at his
home early Friday morning after a
long Illness of dropsical trouble from
which he has been great suffer, but
born with patience Mr. Waite has
been foreman in number of different
cotton mills and was a good man in
his capacity. He was kind neighbor
and husband and leaves to mourn his
wife. Susia Parker Waite. The flu
neral will be held at . o'clock Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Kingman College Of
fciating and the burial will be in the
Pownal cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-29

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Methodist church viii hold chicken
salad supper next Thursday night in
their DINING hall, Oct. 4 and fine
menu is under arrangement
Miss Hattie Prindle, who is at the
North Adams hospital. is gaining
slowly from her operation.
DR.. B. o. Barber has been appoint
ed administrator Of the late John
Tighe with A. G. Parker and f. +.
Lewis as commissioners Of his estate
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
Ban Johnson May Put
Taboo on "Bean Ball" Pitching

Lee Magee recently made similar
charge against Mays.
Last year Mays was accused several
times of trying to bean players and
at one time was threatened with sus-
pension for that reason He denied that
he had any intention OF "beaning' bat
ters. hut his pitching record does not
show that he is particularly wild and
his alibi was not generally accepted
II is understood that Ban Johnson
who does not approve of such tactics
is considering ordering his umpires
to Danish any pitcher who intention
! ally tries 20 hit a batsman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Carl Mays. one OF Jack Barry's
premier pitchers. is again in the
limelight, the result of accusations
of batters on opposing teams declar-
ing that he makes use Of the bean
BALI when in a hole to brighten the
batters away from the plate.
Frank Thrasher young outdelder
Of the Athletics. is the latest ball
player TO make this accusation against
the Red Sox hurler Thrasher declares
in a recent game he successfully
lodged several fast balls directed at
his head only TO be 'beaned' by an
other.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
the Lucky Strike

TTERE's the Lucky Strike
Il i cigarette--a new flavor.
Thetobacco-it's toasted, same
idea exactly as your hot but
tered toast at breakfast. 1t
sounds6ne-makeseverybody
want one-that toasting idea.
They're always fresh; toasting
holds the Burley favor. Everybody
loves Burnley; Lucky Strike, the real
Burnley cigarette at last-it's toasted.
You men are buying Lucky Strike
cigarettes by the million, to enjoy
the new toasted flavor. Also be-
cause you love Burnley tobacco.
You've always loved Burley-look
at the 90 million pounds you poured
out of those green, blue and red
tins last year.
Now you can always find the
delicious Burley flavor in Lucky
Strike cigarettes sealed in and
delivered to you fresh by toasting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Study the list Of directors Of Kent Motors Yt
will find among them men whom you know, men Of u
highest standing and integrity, who have ma
money for others and should make money for you
You join tho hundreds Of people who investing the
surplus money in Kent Motors today.
Every statement we have made regarding Kent Motor
has been investigated and proven absolutely true AZ
stand ready 20 prove every statement made 70 70
Remember you cannot find out the value Of Ke
Motors investment by asking your friends.
your convenience We have opened an ONCE az
orange Street wilmington. De, We also have
tho Kent az this address for your inspection.
and Il today. Remember tho who makes
of life is the man who uses his owniudgment
REMEMBER THIS; Kent Motors cannot be con
pared with Of the companies who onorir
stock for Kent Motors has stood the strctest invest
cations, aud every statement have made has bof
and be absolutely proven. You owe II 20 yourse
70 join the hundreds OF Kent stockholders now befo
the price goes 20 $500 per share. FOR YOUR cor
VENIENcE OUR WILMINGTON OFFICE WILL J.
OPEN UNTIL p. NJ.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
RuNS nor nm WEEK.

Runs scored by all teams in the
American and National Leagues from
Friday, April q. to Thursday
May 3. inclusive. Only runs includ-
cd in the official averages are counted.
Scores of incomploted games are not
included. but those OF games Of fve
innings or longer are found in this
able.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
WHATCHAMA COLUMN
''s.'.."s"**
CRANKs.

CRANKS.
The crank is an arrangement to
grind out things
A tariff, prohibition, bowling,
curio stamp-collecting or other
variety Of human crank will grind
the soul out Of anybody that'll lis
ten 10 him
The crank is also employed 10
grind ont coffee. hand-organ
music, family washing. buckets of
water from wells and other crank
able things.
There are many ways to turn a
crank. But the best way is TO turn
him clear around and give him a
swift kick.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
War Onesiions Ansnnrnl

Dear Ed.-A saws submarine
emerges from the water by its own
power B says a dredge accompanies
a submarine and lifts the waves off
the submarine when it gives the sig
nal TO come up.
Who is right
A is nearly right-Ed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY.
National League.

Phillies at New York.
Brooklyn at Boston
st. Louis at Pittsburgh
Cincinnati at Chicago
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
American Leagne.

New York at Philadelphia.
Chicago at Cleveland
Boston at Washington.
Detroit at ST. Louis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

The best way 20 buy a secondhand
,uto is to use the Want Ad method.--
Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
Department Managers

George F. williamson, Comptroller, Assistant Cashier
Of the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company
Nelson T. Scott, General Trafhc Manager, formerly
with American Electric wor ks and Bingham Bros. Co.
r. J. Laeiar. General sales Manager, formerly
nscted with Buick. Chandler and Chevrolet Motor Car
Companies.
Factory superintendent, Alexander H Conquest, late
Assistant Chief Engineer lmer Motor Works, former
superintendent Hewitt Motor Truck Co. and Smith
Bfabley Co.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Nothing pleases pretty Geneyieve
Coldslaw more, outside of working be-
fore the camera. than letting her lux
urious curls unfurl TO the zephyrs
while gliding o'cr the waves in her
private yacht
Well Well!
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Editors Note-lf anything about
The war perpleXes you write In TO us
and be answered Fire away,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Myrtle Mildew, the winsome little
Coincidence, co-starring with Ralph
Feebebrow, drives her raceabout to
and from. the studio all by herself.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Dear Ed II read an article that
said the majority Of the German SOL
diers are calm and collected under
shell FIRE Is that true Pete Mooney.
Quite true. Pete n you're following
closely the Allies drive on the west
front you'll note the amount OF Ger
mans they've collected Ed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
BASEBALL STATISTICS
Yesterdays RESULTS.
National League.

Phillies. z; Boston, 2.
Brooklyn, 4 New York. ]
s. Louis. 4: Pittsburgh, 3.
Chicago, 10; Cincinnati. 3
American League.
Boston. 2; Athletics. 0.
Washington, 3: Now York. /.
Cleveland, ,; Chicago, /.
ST. Louis-Detroit, postponed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Dear Ed want TO join the navy
Are there any admiral jobs open?-
Lefty Goofus.
Sorry Lefty you're a little late for
an admiral Job. If you had written us
about 30 years ago you'd probably
have an admiral job by now Ed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Dear Ed.-My Wife nags me con-
tinually the whole year round NIN'
vacation is coming soon and won
der if you could tell me how I could
enjoy it without my wifi It will sure
be some rest-Joe Underthothumb
Sure. Join the army now You might
be in the trenches by that time ed
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

There. that's something to write
home about.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

estigate Kent Motors today. Call at Wilmington
and let our representative ShOtU you one of our neO
IafiUe will gladly explain all features regarding an in
TO you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

ANO - Az Nt'AA %'W LIS
EDITORS NOTE
We publish these little notes, real
izing that the majority OF you might
have passed through life without
knowing these duly important tips
about the movie stars.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Evelyn IEghtbean has five queer
pets-an ant eater, sardine, giraffe.
clam and a mule
Just think OF that
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
Directors

FH Clarke. President Of Kent Motors Corporation.
Of New York
Wallace G Hood, Detroit Mich, late General Sales
Manager Of Chalmers Motor Co. Mstsgsr Motor 90. and
Empire Automobile Co.
Major A. White, President New York Plate Glass
Insurance. Co.. President CITY OF New York Insurance.
Co. vice President Madison Trust Co., Madison N. ].
p P Dean M. f., Chief Supervising Engineer.
Member Of Society Mechanical Engineers, American
Institute Electrical Engineers, Society Of Automobile
Engineers.
Hon Louis F. corsa former Minister Of Nicaragua
and Costa Rica to the United states.
Raymond J. cosgrovs formerly Of Ford Motor Co.,
late Eastern Manager of Thinker Roller Bearing Co.
and Timken Detroit Axle Co.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Bessie Batty, after camera hours, is
diligently doing her share. She re-
moved a costly Japanese dwarf tree
from its priceless vase and has
planted three pot2toes in its place
There's news Tor you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04

Movie comedians are Just as funny
on camera as before it, To illustrat @
an instance: Eddie Thicknob, when
asked by cO-cOmedian, well Eddie.
how are things today replied quick
as flash in his usual witty fashion.
Fine l amt got no kick coming"
There's something TO tell your
friends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
AMT
NATURE
WONDERFUL
MOVIE MUsH NOTES.

MOflE MUSH NUIES.
EDITORS NOTE
We publish these little notes, real
izing that the majority Of you might
have passed through life without
knowing these duly important tips
about the movie stars.
Evelyn IEghtbean has FIVE queer
pets-an ant eater, sardine, giraffe
clam and a mule.
Just think OF that
Nothing pleases pretty Geneyieve
Coldslaw more, outside Of working be-
fore the camera. than letting her lux
urious curls unfurl TO the zephyrs
while gliding o'or the waves in her
private yacht.
Well! Well
Myrtle Mildew. the winsome little
Coincidence, co-starring with Ralph
Feeblebrow, drives her raceabout to
and from. the studio all by herself.
There. that's something TO write
home about.
Bessie Batty, after camera hours, is
diligently doing her share. She re-
moved costly japanese dwarf tree
from its priceless vase and has
planted three potatoes in its place.
There's news Tor you.
Movie comedians are just as funny
on camera as before it, To illustrat O.
an instance: Eddie Thicknob, when
asked by a co-comedian. well Eddie.
how are things today replied quick
as a flash in his usual witty fashion.
Fine, l amt got no kick coming"
There's something TO tell your
friends.
War Questions Answered.
Dear Ed.-A saws submarine
emerges from the water by its own
power. B says a dredge accompanies
submarine and lifts the waves off
the submarine when it gives the sig
nal to come up.
Who is right?
A is nearly right-Ed
Dear Ed want 10 join the navy
Arc there any admiral jobs open?-
Lefty Goofus
Sorry Lefty. you're a little late for
an admiral Job. If you had written us
about 30 years ago you'd probably
have an admiral job by now. Ed
Dear Ed.-My wife nags me con-
tinually the whole year round MN
vacation is coming soon and won
der if you could tell me how I could
enjoy it without my wifi II will sure
be some rest-IOe Underthothumb
Sure. Join the army now. You might
be in the trenches by that time Ed
Dear Ed read an article that
said the majority Of the German SOL
ders are calm and collected under
shell FIRE Is that true?-Pete Mooney.
Quite true. Pete. n you're following
closely the Allies drive on the west
front you'll note the amount OF Ger
mans they've collected. Ed
Editors Note-lf anything about
the war perpleXes you write in TO us
and be answered. Fire away.
The best way 20 buy a secondhand
luto is TO use the Want AID method.--
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-05-04
American Leatue.

Totals Ia ia 8 9 70 "a %
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
LADIES! DARKEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
Look Years Youngerl Use Grand.
mothers Recipe of Sage Tea and
Sulphur and Nobody Will Know.

The use of Sage and Sulphur for re-
storing faded. gray hair to its natural
color dates back to grandmother's time.
She used it to keep her hair beautifully
dark, glossy and attractive. Whenever
her hair took on that dull. faded or
streaked appearance. this simple mixture
vas applied with wonderful effect.
But brewing at home is mussy and
uut-of-date. Nowadays by asking at
any drug store for a so cent bottle of
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, "
you will get this famous old preparation.
improved by the addition of other in
gradients. which can be depended upon to
restore natural color and beauty to the
hair.
A well-known downtown druggist saws
1t darkens the hair SO naturally and
evenly that nobody can tell it has been
applied. You simply dampen a sponge
or soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair. taking one strand at
a time. By morning the gray hair dis
appears, and after another application or
two. it becomes beautifully dark and
glossy.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound
is delightful toilet requisite for those
who desire a more youthful appearance.
It is not intended for the cure, mitigation
or prevention of disease-Adv
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
WOMAN RUN down
BY AGED AUTOIST

Injured hv an automobile operated by
Mrs. Charles H. Buxton. so years old,
who resides at 1924 Vermont avenue.
Mary MarkOus 40 years. OF Richmond.
Va. is lying in the Emergency Hospital
in a critical condition.
Mrs. Buxton was arrested. charged
with assault with an automobile. by
Policemen MONTGOMERY and Groves
shortly after the accident occurred about
3 o'clock in the afternoon. in the vicinity
of Scott Circle. Taken to Third Pre-
cinct she was held for several hours
while her 5000 bond was arranged.
Removed to the hospital In the am
bulance. Mrs. Markous told the physi-
clans she lived at Fifteenth street and
Massachusetts avenue northwest. 1t lat
er developed that the woman is with
out relatives in this country. having
only recently arrived from Germany.
She was badly bruised on the head and
body.
Questioned by newspaper men last
night. Mrs. Buxton refused to give any
particulars.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
BANKERS WILL BANQUET,

Capt Granville Fortescue. war CORES
pondent. will speak at q dinner to be
given by the American Institute OF Rank
ing at the New willard tomorrow even
ing.
The Institute is made up Of Junior
bankers. and Il has been their custom
to entertain deliberately the senior bank
ers once a year. John Temple Graves
will be POSTMASTER. and Rev. Dr. James
Shera Montgomery and several bankers
will give short talks
The Institute last night heard the last
Of a series OF five talks on the Federal
Reserve Act by Wilton c. Elliott OF the
Federal Reserve Board.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
THREE NEGROES HELD
ON HOLD-UP CHARGE

Charles Young. Is years old. Is G street
northwest: William Allen. 26 years old.
80 F street northwest: and John sprag-
gins, . years old. 40 NJ street northwest
all colored. were arrested yesterday
morning by Detective Sergeant Larry
O'Dea. charged with attempted robbery.
Shortly after daylight yesterday peo-
pie at Union Station were startled to
see a young colored man rush into the
station shouting. stop. thief" at three
negroes who had just entered the build
ing through the main entrance. Cen
trail Office Sergeant ODea. on duty at
the time. heard the young mans shout
and saw the negroes rush for the smok-
Ing room. The Detective talked to the
negro who turned out to be Robert H.
Robertson. 22l11a F street northwest. He
was informed that the negroes had held
him up with gun and robbed the
.o"th while in front of the Post ONCE.
They had also beaten him.
Detective O'Dea arrested the three
negroes. Robertson identified them.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
TOTAL COTTON CROP
LESS THAN DEMAND

Representative Hefiin. of Alabama. in q
statement yesterday disclosed a startling
situation with regard to the worlds sup
ply Of cotton for 1917. The statement fol-
lows:
Figures obtained from the Bureau OF
the Census and from other reliable
sources show that the world consumed
In 1916, 21.ol1 900 bales OF cotton and in
october Of that year there were So. 900
bales of old cotton on hand. The world
crop for 1916 is 15S22, 900 bales. Add to
this amount the $50 900 bales of old cotton
left and you have 16, 4o2, 900 bales to sup
ply cotton mills In 1917 that consumed
2lO11.oo0 bales of cotton in 1916 The
worlds consumption of cotton in 1916 ex-
ceeds the worlds supply for 1917 by
4,609 900 bales"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
KEEP URIC ACID
OUT OF JOINTS
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers to
Eat Less Meat and Take
Salts.

rheumatism is easier to avoid than
I" cure. states a welI-known author
1ty- We are advised to dress warmly;
keep the feet dry: avoid exposure
eat less meat, but drink plenty of
good water
rheumatism is direct result of
eating too much meat and other rich
foods that produce uric acid which
Is absorbed into the blood 1t is the
function OF the kidneys to filter this
acid from the blood and cast It out in
the urine; the pores of the skin are
also means OF freeing the blood of
this impurity. In damp and Chilly
cold weather the skin pores are closed
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work. they become weak and sluggish
and fail to eliminate the uric acid
which keeps aCcumulating and circu-
lating through the system. eventually
Hettling in the joints and muscles
causing stiffness. soreness and pain
called rheumatism.
At the first twinge of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
ounces of Jad Salts: put a tablespoon
fui in a glass of water and drink be-
Tore breakfast each morning for a
week. This is said. to eliminate uric
acid by stimulating the kidneys to
normal action, thus Kidding the blood
of these impurities.
Jad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and is made from the acid of grapes
and lemon juice. combined with Iithia
and is used with excellent results by
thousands of folks who are subject
10 rheumatism. Here you have a
pleasant. effervescent lthia water
drink which helps overcome uric acid
and is beneficial to your kidneys as
wcll.-Adv
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
RAILROAD HEADS READY
TO AID IF WAR COMES

New York. March 22.-When Congress
meets one week from Monday to consider
the international crisis it will find every
railroad in the country prepared to do
its utmost for the mobilization of troops
and supplies.
Railway managers here to settle the
wage dispute with the railroad brother
hoods and plan details of the adjustment
today turned their attention to the mob
ilization of transportation facilities for
use in the event of war
Managers indicated they are ready to
make every sacrifice to facilitate the
movement of troop and supply trains.
Even fast passenger trains will be re-
moved from schedules II the crisis neces-
states It.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
LONDON THINKS GERMANY
WILL DECLARE WAR FIRST

London. March 22.-Reports from
Berlin that "a state of war may exist
between Germany and the United
States within 4S hours" led today to
confidential predictions in official
circles that the German governme nj
might anticipate the action of the
American Congress by announcing a
state of hostilities before the end OF
the present week.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Amsterdam says that members
of the Amsterdam Bourse have been
privately informed from Berlin that a
declaration of a state of war is immi.
nent.
London. March 22.-Newspapers ex-
press the foregone conclusion that the
United States will declare war upon
Germany when Congress meets in ex.
ira session on April 2. The Daily
Telegraph today called the American
situation the turning point in the
worlds history"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-23
REVOLT IS Recognized
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

speakers spreading Socialistic propaganda
and working against the present pro-
visional government. Anarchistic PAM
phlets have widespread circulation. Some
of the old government elements are aid
ing in this distribution.
The Petrograd police have been replaced
by students. whose authority is not re-
spected by the masses of the people. the
reports state.
The behavior OF the soldiers on the
streets of the Russian capital shows
utter laxity. Men refuse to salute Of
ficers and seem to lack control The
populace has been fed on the previous
bloodshed and moved to a pitch of ex-
element where there Is no telling what
they will do.
Travellers arriving in Stockholm from
Petrograd declare that 1900 persons have
been killed in rioting at the capital and
1000 wounded.