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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15

to meet our obligations.
Notice is hereby given that all the
interests of Candy c. Mammele, grand
Tall Cedar; William NJ. Mask, ST.. vice,
grand Tall Cedar: Walter L. Morgan.
treasurer; Frank H. Day, scribe:
Frank H. BARLEY, Jr., vice-grand Tall
Cedar, in the above described junk will
be sold and all persons having claims
or feeling against any or all Of the
aforesaid parties are notified to sing
their song or forever hold their
peace. You must hold a GREEN CARD
to gain ADMITTANCE to the sale.
TERMS CASH. S. Writ Willis,
Charles H. Blaine. Clarence McCaul-
ley, Trustees.
Since going to press the trustees
have reconsidered this proclamation
and will allow the use Of the para
phernalia to initiate the candidate and
to entertain Penn Forest, No. q, T. c.
L., who Will be our guests on the oc-
cas'on. Bring along the applications
and turn out to receive Bill Haney
and His Gang.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
HELPFUL ADVICE ON
CARE OF THE HAIR
Tells How to Stop Loss of Hair, Drive
Away All Dandruff and Stimulate
New Hair Growth.

Daily If only for a minute every
one ought 10 rub the scalp vigorously
with the finger tips. The blood sup
plies norishment to the hair same as
it does the skin and frequent mas
saying stimulates the scalp and
causes the blood 10 flow more freely.
Avoid unclean brushes and be
careful in your selection OF q hair
dressing. Every one should use some
good tonic regularly TO not only de-
stroy the dandruff germ and prevent
itching scalp, but to stop the loss Of
hair and to stimulate the hair roots 10
grow new healthy hair. Partisan
Sage is a most delightful hair invig-
orator free from sickness and abb
solutely harmless. So certain is its
tonic action on the hair and scalp
that the good druggists everywhere
sell IL with guarantee Of money re-
funded il ii does not stop excessive
loss of hair, remove all dandruff and
cause the hair to grow better and
show more life and vitality. Partisan
Sage should be used by every wo-
man who takes pride IN beautiful
luxuriant hair, for it not only gives
her hair softness and luster. but
makes It easy to arrange attractive
ly and seem more abundant. A
large bottle OF Partisan Sage Is in
expensive at \. B. Danforth's, Market
and Second streets, who will guaran-
tee it to you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
HIS House IS ON
CITY Sidewalk
Council TakeslStepS TO Con-
denim Eleventh Ward
Property
WANT PARK BOARD
TO TAKE OVER PLOTS

Having been erected long before the
city lines were extended in that sec
ton OF the Eleventh ward. a frame
dwelling at No 400 Maryland avenue,
which encroaches on the sidewalk
there at least four feet, in all proba-
bility will be condemned. Members
OF Council had the matter brought
TO their attention last night by City
Engineer Hopes, who appeared with
James II. Hughes. Jr, counsel for the
owner It was stated that the owner
was preparing to make improvements
TO the property, and Mr.. Hopes ex-
planned that these should not be made
az the present structure, extending
into the sidewalk. made IL impossible
for two people TO walk on the pave
ment in front OF the property. II
was stated that the house was valued
at about $4,000. The front OF 1t will
have to be condemned to allow the
pavement to be laid
Several Councilmen suggested that
a commission be appointed to appraise
the damages, but Councilman Kane
objected. saying the cost Of the com-
mission would be greater perhaps than
the real damages. It was decided TO
have Mr.. Hopes take the matter up
and ascertain what the damages would
be and 10 report to City Council.
Another matter brought to the at
tention Of Council by Mr. Hopes was
that Of the numerous plots OF lands
about the city, such as the site of
Garheld's Monument, those in Lover
ing ave. between Scott and Union SITS.
and other places. II was explained
that the Board Of Park Commission
ers would assume control OF the Low
ering avenue lots II Council so de-
sired. Il was decided to ask this de-
partment~ 10 assume charge of the
plots.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
COULD SLEEP BUT
z HOURS A NIGHT
Since Taking Tanlac, Local
Man Says He Sleeps Sound
Whole Night Long.
GAINED 3 POUNDS;
FEELS FINE AGAIN

The following story, told by John j..
Robertson, well.known iron worker, OF
1920 Walnut street, is but cue of scores
heard by the Tahlac Man nc the Miller
Drug Store;
"lunlac did the work for mo when
everything else failed, and am only
too glad to recommend it for publiea'
ton.
"Yes, sir! Don't you know that from
the two bottles have taken 80 far J.
have gained in every way. Why, have
a gilt-edge appetite-can eat any food
set before me, and without bit OF
trouble afterwards, for my digestion is
in tip top shape. sleep sound all
night long; am free from pains and
aches in my back, chest and arms and,
last. but not least, ! have added five
pounds in weight
prior 20 the time heard of and took
Tanlae had suffered severely from in
digestion. stomach trouble and rheuma-
tism. Notwithstanding the care | took
in selecting my foods, ! invariably sut-
fered from gas boating and great pain
and distress after eating Toward last
| was living on milk and eggs, and was
even afraid 20 eat them. ] grew so
nervous that for two long years | was
able only TO get in about two hours
sleep q night. My rundown condition
frequently forced me to lay off from
work. Besides all Of this, rheumatism
added TO my ills and worry. had con-
slant pains in my back, chest and arms.
81 was treated and tried about every
thing ! heard of, but, until taking this
Tanlac, nothing helped me.
"Now It is all different and I thank
Tanlao for IL. so it is easy to under
stand why 7 do not hesitate to praise
Tanlac in return" he ended enthusiastic
c9lly.
Genuine Tanlac is sold in Wilmington
by the Miller Drug Store under the per-
sonal direction OF the Tanlac Man; in
Now Castle. by Z. Challenger g. son;
Dover Clark & McDaniel Delaware
City, w. b. Jester; Milford, p. II. Brat
ton-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW Castle
River Net and Mines Will
Interfere With Shad
Fishing
SCHOOL CLUB TO
GIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. March l5.-Local shad
fishermen declare that the placing Of the
J-hoat net across the Delaware river
and the planting of mines viii prove a
great detriment TO the industry this
spring. I'm whatever location the net IS
placed. fishermen claim that it will in
terfore with the long drifts made by
them, and they say they will not work
at all through a mine field IL Is not
likely that any night fishing will be per-
inittcd. aud this will be the hardest
blow of all. These conditions will
doubtless make the shad catches slim
and will result Ia higher prices being
demanded for Delaware shad.
CITY Councilman James J. Wholen has
announced his candidacy for president of
CITY Council to succeed Theodore w.
Lavender.
Tho QUOT team of Seminole Tribe of
Red Men defeated the Brandywine Atm
letic Club team Of Wilmington, Tuesday
night on the Brandywine floor, winning
ont Of the games. The scores fol-
low:
seminole Tribe. 20 2l 81 10 2l--9
Brandywine AZ. 2l 10 20 p So
The return games will be played here
Monday night.
While breaking steel or wire belt lace
Dominick Rossi. employed in. one of the
local industrial plants, met with a pc
culiar accident A piece of the steel
wire, shaped like a FISH hook, caught in
his clothing and the flesh of the left leg
aud broke of in the leg A piece Of the
hook shaped wire was removed without
any trouble but DR.. Julius Dodd was
called upon to cut out the piece remain
ing in the flesh.
The New Castle Reserves have organ
ized a baseball team and would like to
hear from any fast team in
les of games. Games are wanted espe-
ciallv with the Delaware Electric, Con-
tinental Fibre, Chesapeake City or Mid
dletown teams. The manager is Edward
j. Hushebeck, P. o. Box. No. 1856, New
Castle.
A long program has been prepared by
the members of the Penn Literary So
ciety of-th New Castle High School for
the entertainment to be given tonight
in the High School Auditorium in the
interests of the fund for the trip TO
Washington the members Of the junior
and senior classes are arranging to take
in May.
The program will open with the sing
ing of the "Star Spangled Banner" and
The salute to the flag by the members
Of the society; then will come a recita
ton. "Ihe Soldiers Reprieve" Mis-
Edna Cranston; violin solo. "Humor
csl,e." BroSaw Seminar; reading, sc
lected Miss Henrietta Dornc; recitation
'lhe Man and the Mosquito Mis-
Josephine Wcer; dictation for shorthan
iranscribing. by Miss Elizabeth Madde
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
SHADOW LAWN Greens
AT BRAUNSTEIN STORE

Glowing with Shadow Lawn greens,
Chinese reds and blues and char
treuse yellows nd'toning down TO the
shell plnks. creamy whites. etc, the
millinery department OF Braunstein
4 Co.'S store at No. 610 Market street
is most attractive in its display OF
springtime styles and colors on the
second floor OF that store IN connec-
ton with the annual spring opening
now in progress. All the hats IN this
department bespeak the words,
style" beauty" and "becomingness"
in a most pronounced manner. Every
woman and girl, no matter what her
particular style might be, will be
sure TO find something to please and
suit her TO a 1T" at Braunsteins, for
there is nothing in the way of smart
ness and style which she viii not
find there
Many of the hat models this spring
are Chinese in colors, trimmings, and
materials, a number of them being
made Of genuine Chinese braid, which
Is foppy and very becoming to the
average face. One especially attrac-
tive model was of two tones Of brown
Chinese braid and it was trimmed
with tiny little sprays OF pussy will
lows. Another hat worthy Of particu-
lar mention IS of deep sea blue soft
taffeta aud hand painted on the broad
rim and around the rather high crown
we're several blue and gold peacocks
while out on the edge of the brim
were placed two solid imitation gold
Chinese flowers. There are numerous
other models on display, each of
which for general attractiveness and
beauty of design, defy description
OF interest to millinery circles is
the announcement made by Braun
STEMS that they have secured the
services OF Mrs. Nora B. Cahill as the
manager for their millinery depart
ment At one time she was a mem
Der OF the well known millinery firm,
Taggart and Cahill.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
TROUBLE AHEAD FOR
BILL HANEY'S GANG"
Local Cedars Will Sell EN-
Bag and Baggage on
Saturday Night
SOME FROLIC FOR
CHESTER BRETHREN

Five hundred or more members Of
Brandywine Forest, No. 20, Tall &C.
dars OF Lebanon, were startled yes
terday to receive through the mails, a
notice Of public sale" which caus-
ed them to hastily call the trustees of
the organization and other officials to
ascertain what the financial condition
of the Forest was and why the sale.
With a smile on their faces, the Off
GERS informed the members who were
anxious, to read the notice through,
which they did and it then dawned on
them that the proposed public sale
was a joke and a means to have a
banner attendance at the initiation OF
class of candidates of Penn Forest
at the New Century Club next Satur-
day night. The notice that caused the
exc tement follows:
PUBLIC SALE
VIII be held at the New Century
Club, Saturday, the 18th day Of March
1917, at 7.3O p. m.
The following described property
! flag, 20 uniforms, trunks, % scar
red suitcases, 1 slightly used desk
IL pint ink, 1 bank balance, 1 wire
suspension bridge guaranteed to
throw a man fifty 500 feet, 1 perfectly
good three-legged and one horned
goat, needs a home for the want OF
use; 1 electric suit of armour guar
anteed to maine two 90, out of every
three (3) wearers; 10000 shares OF
defective steel mine; Sc loving cups;
abused and ablactatious reputation
also all uncollected and non.used book
accounts of n going or gone concern
Seized and taken in execution as
the property Of Brandywine Forest
No 20. T. c. L., an Incorporated con
Germ; dealing under the laws of Bra.
I'll Owing to the unwise and incon
siderate purchasing by the treasurer
elaborate entertaining by the Crane
Tall Cedar, expensive ladies' night
in February, we must take this course
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
VIEW COLORS RUN RIOT
At JACODY'S OPENING

Amid Springtime splendor, the
doors of Jacoby's. No 224-226 Mar
ket street, were thrown open yester-
day and today upon the formal spr ng
opening of the store. Every little de-
tail pertaining to a springtime dis
play had been attended to in an in
telligent manner by efficient decorat-
ors, salespeOple and the prOprietOrs
themselves, so that the store was
ready to receive its callers, confident
that favorable impression would be
created.
OF particular interest to visitors is
the second floor of the big depart
ment store. Here the new coats,
suits, dresses and skirts are being
shown. Aacoby's reputation in the
showing Of these lines is so we'll
known that hundreds Of people had
already attended the opening d'splay
before the business day was young.
Explanations of delight and approval
could be heard on all sides as women
and girls would see some garment
that struck particular fancy-and It
appeared that every one of the visitors
present was satisfied with the stores
offerings for the season.
Mr.. JacOby Enthusiastic.
Il was a pleasure to witness the
! genial manner In WHICH Louis ia
CODY. proprietor of the store, well
coined each guest personally. When
interviewed about the display. Mr.
Jacoby said that he had never had p
finer or more elaborate stock at such
moderate prices as that which graced
his store at this time.
Anticipating a sharp rise in the
market, Mr.. Jacoby said that he placed
his contracts for spring goods early
last fall so that he would be able to
offer his trade his usual high quality
of merchandise at no noticeable ad-
vance over his usual range Of prices
COlOre Brilliant and Plentiful.
In the garments displayed by
: Jacoby's, brllliance Of colors was tho
most remarkable feature. Dresses o.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15

and Miss Miriam Boyd; eXtemporaneous
speech, Miss Mary Gilman; piano SOLO
selected. Miss Regina Rothrock; current
events, 10 be read by Miss Mary Moody;
debate. 'Resolved. That Women of Della
ware should be granted the right of suf-
frago," Miss Esther Vining and John
Leach, for tho affirmative, and Miss
Alice Wise and Joseph RothroclS for the
negative; piano duet, Miss Elizabeth
Madden and Miss Alice Wise; song,
High School Glee Club; short story, Miss
Bertha Boyd; song, Delaware" by the
entire chorus. Dr.. Elmer L. Cross,
county superintendent of schools; Mrs.
Peter B. Lghtner and Mrs. John NJ. ayil-
son will act as judges for the debate.
The Young Mems Association Of the
| First Presbyterian Church will meet TO-
I night at the home of tho secretary, Oscar
! G.. Knaise. Third and Harmony streets
A pleasing program has been prepared.
The following nominations for officers
directors and delegates to the State
Federation of Clubs, which meets at Re-
hoboth in June, have been made by the
members of the New Castle Century
Club:
Recording secretary, Misses Mildred
T. Stops. Anna Lancaster; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. John NJ. Wilson;
treasurer, Mrs. John p. Murphy, Mrs.
John L. 4. Clayton.
Five directors for terms Of three
years each-Mrs. Julius Dodd. Mrs.
Peter b. Lightner, Mrs AleNan-
der p. Goudiss, Mrs Richard ;.
Rodney, Mrs. Francis p. McCalun, Mrs
Charles Willis, Mrs. Edward II. Naylor
Miss Bertha Lambson, Mrs. Matilda Ii
| Van Trump, Mrs. James II. Quimby
/ Mrs. Addison a. Ewing, Mrs. Henry
/ Handy Hay, Mrs Harry G.. Cavenaugh
Mrs. Neil b. Sentmau. Mrs. Bankson 4
, llolcomb, Mrs. john r. Iambson, Mis-
Lucy FORD. Mrs. John T.. Taylor.
For two years 10 nh the WneXpirel
term OF Miss Vera Atkinson. resigned
Miss Mary White, Mrs. Thomas Smith
Mrs Elias b. Clayton. Miss Reeda NJ
Stops. Miss Carrie Gemnil, Mr.
George II. Eenuie Mrs Charles Willis,
Three delegates and three alternate
ITO the State Vibration at Rehoboth /
June-NIrs Joseph a. Carlm. Mrs Pete
B. l.ightner. Mrs. Elias b. Clayton. Mr.
louisa r Uolcomb. Mrs. Francis del
Janvier Miss Rertha l.ambson. Mr.
James H. Qnimby. Miss Anne NJ. Plat
Mrs Ewood Wilson. Mrs. john f.
CLAYTON. Miss Mildred T. Stocps. Mr.
Jacob II. Speichcr. Miss Irene Wise
The annual election will be held App
.. No one was nominated for presidei
or vice president. These two offices wi
be filled az the annual meeting. nov
ever. the president being nominated az
elected from the board OF directors al
the vice president from the floor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
FAMILY OF five INJURED
when AUTOMOBILE UPSETS

fredericksburg. Nd. March Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin James and their
three children, two TO six years old
OF Stafford were injured in an auto
mobile accident at Ellwood. near here
yesterday. James and his family were
returning from Easton. Between
Easton and Preston the machine
crashed into telephone pole smash
ing the windshield and otherwise
damaging the car.
They escaped injury in this acct
dent and reached Preston. where re-
pairs were made. They then started
home but at Ellwood James turned
too short. upsetting the car and hurt
ing the occupants to the stone road.
Mrs. James and the three children
were severely cut and bruised and
Mr.. James suffered minor injuries. \
passing automobile took them to
Preston
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15

fine silks, georgette crepes, etc, could
be seen in any desired color and
shade-with coats, suits, skirts and
even waists likewise
The careful selections of the stocks
for this opening display by Mr. and
Mrs. Jacoby. who personally super
v sc the buying for the store, has al
ready proven a big factor in making
the display not only extensive but
highly educational.
In no other store in this city Will
finer millinery showing be seen.
Hand made hats Of every new model,
color trimming, etc, will be seen. The
enhancing artistic creations are true
copies of highest priced originals.
shown in leading fashion circles All
in all the spring opening OF Jacoby's
millinery department is an event
worthy to be termed wonderful.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
DIR. HEARN DELAYED
BY SLIGHT OPERATION

Owing to the illness OF w. A.
Hearn. the Drew Theological student
who has been engaged by Grace NJ.
Z. Church as assistant to the Rev. DR..
Herbert L. Randolph, the reception
for the young man, which was 10 have
been held in the church house Satur-
day evening, has been postponed. Mr..
Hearn will not be able TO come to
Wilmington before the end of next
week
Soon after accepting the assistant
pastorship he was stricken with an
illness that required an operation.
Though this was successful. the re-
coVery Of Mr.. Hearn has not been as
rapid as had been anticipated.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
FORAGE KILLS HORSES
ON maryland FARM

CECILTON, Nd, March 15.-On the
farm of Mrs. Alice Woodall, near here.
II Percheron horses have died within
a week from foreign poisoning. In
each case the horse was suddenly at
fected with paralysis Of the throat,
which was followed later with a gem
eral paralysis. death ensuing in each
case in less than forty-eight hours.
DR.. Harrison b. Mcdowell, the at
tending veterinarian. has taken sam
pies OF ali OF the forage on the farm
to Washington for analysis. Three
other horses on the farm are affected
and expected to die The average
value OF the dead horses was $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
DUPONTS 10 HELP
LOCAL FIREMEN.

PAULSBORO, \. j., March 10
The members Of the Billingsport Ere
Company. who have been soliciting
subscriptions for several weeks to-
ward the purchase of new pumping
apparatus. were given pleasant sur
prise yesterday when they received
communication from the dupont
Powder Company stating that it had
voted to donate $500 TO the fund. The
cost of the apparatus Will be about
$4,000, and other manufacturing con
Germs in the vicinity have assured the
firemen that they will help.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
CENTRAL CHURCH MEETINGS.

The special evangelistic meetings
which began on Tuesday evening in
Central Presbyterian Church. King
street. below Eighth street, will be
continued for two weeks. The Rev
j. II. Crawford speaks at most Of
the meetings. On Friday evening the
Rev. r. l.. Jackson. OF Hanover
Church, will speak. A large choir OF
young people conduct the hearty ser
vice OF song each evening beginning
at 7.45 o'clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
PREACHER DISCUSSES SIN.

SIN and the Deliverance from It."
w. w. INC topic Of the sermon preached
,Sst night In St. Johns Church bv the
rev. }. o. S. Huntington. o. II q
tatner Huntington said sin Is a ner.
sonar matter II is merely in nso
words IN an unnatural sense 10 ,eit-
about sin against an influence
stream OF tendency. an abstrsc,,or
Sin Is The act Of person in pers s'osii
relation 10 another, and thai otber r.
god Against Thee, Thee only. have
I sinned."
In the second place, Father Hunt.
ington said that sin is an act OF Inc
VIII. II implies a choice n Their,
Is really no room for choice then iher,
is no room for sin.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
nervous Spells
And Combination Of Troubles Relieved
by a Combination Of Medicines.

by combination Of Medicines.
A quotation from one recent letter:
Il have been taking Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and Peptiron Pills as a course OF
medicine and find this combination
has worked like a charm. They told
me had neuralgia, and certainly I
was in very low and discouraging
state of health. l suffered extremely
with nervousness and had neuralgia
pains so could not sleep nights.
Those nervous spells were awful
Il heard about taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and Peptiron Pills-one before
meals, the other after-the suggestion
struck me favorably so that / have
taken the medicines carefully and
faithfully with most pleasing results.
1T is a long time now since I have
had one Of those severe nervous spells.
I can do good days homework. can
work in my garden and walk a mile"
Mrs. Fred J. Weekley, Bagdad, Fla.
Your druggist will be pleased to
supply you with these good medicines.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
cOyERNORs on PRErARrpNEss

TRENTON. \. j., March 10. The
governors OF four states Pennsyl
yania. New York. Delaware and Mary
land-have signined their acceptance
Of a proposal by Governor Edge for a
joint conference 10 be held at the
Union League Club, Philadelphia. Sat
urday. to consider military prepared
ness as n will affect states along
this section OF the Atlantic coast.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-15
OSCAR g. MURRAY DEAD.

BALTIMORE. March 14.-Oscar G..
Murray, chairman of the board of di-
rectors of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad and former president OF the
system, died yesterday after a long
illness. He was 20 years OF age and
unmarried
Mr.. Murray began his railroad ca
reer in 1872 as a station clerk at Cal
weston, Tex, on the Galveston, HOus-
ton and Henderson Railway.