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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
REGISTERED SHOOT At
chesapeake CITY NEXT
IN nnPESTER.

The hflh registered tournament OF
the Chesapeake City Gun Club will
be held at Chesapeake city, Md. on
Wednesday, John G.. Lupper secre-
tary of the club. has announced that
the program OF 1870 targets will be
shot i'm two events of-nfteen birds
each and FIVE OF twenty. Tho en-
trance. including 81 for the Squier
money back system, is $40, and all
monies remaining after the losses are
paid back will be given as average
money to the high guns.
Local shooters can reach Chesa-
peako City by taking the sos from
Wilmington and getting off at Elk
ton. where an auto bus will be wait
inc TO take visitors to the club, a
distance of six miles However, fine
state roads lead TO Chesapeake City
from all points. and many Whining
I ton shooters will probably make the
trip by auto.
The shoot. which starts at 1896
O'Clock will be under the manage
ment Of II. l.. Worthington, the Bal
timorc professional Loaded shells
and lunch may be procured on the
grounds. and all arrangements have
been made for a largely ATTENDED
tournament.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
WEST CHURCH AFFAIRS.

Services commemoratn the resur-
redion of Christ were at ended by
great crowds in West Church yester-
day The choir numbers at the morn
ing service were especially attractive.
DIR. Smiley's message in the morning
was one of rare spiritual power and
was delivered with that persuasive
eloQuence that held the large audi
ence that filed the church. For the
evening service a special musical pro
gram had been prepared. The choral
numbers were sung most acceptably.
An added feature was a cello solo
by Emile Helms The sermon by DR..
Smiley was suited to the occasion and
was the climax OF the devotions of the
day lie spoke quite briefly. but con
vincingly of the fact of the resurrec-
ton. At the close OF the evening ser
vice the flowers that adorned the pull.
pit were sent to the sick Of the par
ish
There are 10 be two important gath
erings at West Church this week. on
Thursday evening the City Christian
Endeavor Union viii meet DR. New.
imam, OF Philadelphia, will address The
young people and Or Smiley will in
stall the new officers of the union
On Friday evening. Mr. Hosler, one
OF tho assistants OF the church. will
lecture on South China and AMMAN.
before the Mems Glass. The Young
Mems Glass will also be present
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
Great INCOHONEE TO
VISIT WILMINGTON
Reception for Chief of Red
Men in High School
April 80
CLASS ADOPTION OF
PALEFACES MAY f9

Great Sachem John NJ. Cleary of
Delmar. of the Improved Order of
Red Men Of Delaware, has sent out
to all tribes Of the State an announce
ment of several events of Importance
to the Red Men of Delaware.
Great Incohonee Thomas II. JEFF
fries, of Atlanta, Ca, will visit Della
ware on Monday, April 80, and at 8
o'clock that evening a reception will
be given in his honor in the Will
mington High School Auditorium.
Speeches will be made by Governor
John G.. Townsend, Jr., Judge Will
liam H. Boyce and the visitor There
will also be several musical selec-
tions.
Announcement is made by the
propagation committee that a prize
valued at S25 will be awarded to the
tribe making the largest increase in
membership from April 1 to Septem-
Der 5. this year.
A class adoption of palefaces will
be held in X. Of p. Hall, May 10,
when the degrees will be conferred
by the "crack" Union degree team.
Any tribe in the State can have de-
grees conferred cl their candidates
/ at that time.
The Great Sachem has also called
on all tribes including the Degree OF
/ PocOhontas to attend some church on
Tamina Day, May 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
REHOBOTH VISITORS.
Special to THE EVENING JOURNA
REHOROTH REACH Del Anril

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del, April 3.
Mrs. r. A. H. O'Brien is spending a
few days at her cottage here.-Mrs
Edward Wilgus has returned to Re-
hoboth Beach and will open the Della
ware House in a few weeks.-Miller
Shaw and son Benjamin, OF Whining
ton, motored to this place on Sunday.
| Master Benjamin spent the week with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f.
Roothouse. - Miss Ethel Rothwell
Miss Anna f. Knowles. Miss Hazel
Griffith and Miss Mildred Jacobs are
spending the Easter holidays az their
respective homes-Mr and Mrs. Ed
ward Walls, of Smyrna, have been
spending the week at their cottage
here.-Julian and David Hulegas, OF
! Wilmington. are visiting their grand
parents Mr. and Mrs. Holiday Milf
| film Mrs Gee has been visiting hel
son in Wilmington for some months
and has returned to Rehoboth for the
summer.-Mrs A. Ruth Hazard. Of
Lewes. is spending a few days Will
her sister, Mrs. l.. NJ. Raymond.-Marl
/ l.. Powers. of Wyoming, is the week
end guest of Rehoboth friends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
FIRE THREATENS TO
WIPE OUT ELETON
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
ELITON, Md, April 0-This city
narrowly escaped a conhagration ON
Saturday afternoon, when, with the
wind blowing almost n gale, fire began
in the th'ckly-settled portion of Col
Inns avenue, occupied by colored resi-
dents.
The fire destroyed six frame dwellings
owned by Samuel j. Keys, and "a build
ing owned by Nathan Karl occupied as
q barber shop and restaurant, was badly
damaged; also several other outbuild-
ings The wind carried the burning cm-
hers over into the res dental section of
East Main street. and it was then that
the fire assumed bigger proportions. The
Methodist Episcopal Church and the
barns ON properties Of Chief Justice Al
bert Constable, Henry Ninsinger and
Mrs. Henry II. Gilpin, on the same
street, were soon on fire. and aid was
! asked of Newark. Del, and Chesapeake
! G ~. both of whom responded After a
stubborn fight the flames were got under
control
Tho damage to the Methodist Church
was not heavy, the flames being con
fined to the belfry. Ia responding to
the alarm Jacob J. Minister, Of this city
was Knocked down by one Of the auto
fire trucks and seriously injured.
The Rev. George p. Jones, D. d.
pastor OF the NJ. y. Church, the cupola
OF which caught fire, gave the firemen
valuable assistance. He helped &c
fight the blaze from the roof OF the
church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
easter BRINGS MOST ALI
VARIETIES OF WEATHER

Wilmington, and in fact nearly all Of
Delaware, had II sample yesterday and
last night of most every kind OF
weather The clear. cool weather of the
morning brought out large Easter
crowd and the services m all the
churches were largely attended.
The weather changed shortly after
the noon hour and about o'clock
Faster promenaders were driven TO seek
shelter when it started TO hail This
lasted only a short time. but was fol-
lowed by a drilling rain. Early in the
evening the snow started and continued
practically all night until about o'clocl,
this morning. Several inches of snow
fell during the night The fine snow
clinsing to branches of trees and wires
made a beautiful spectacle carly this
morning. The snow. however. did not
last long after the sun came out. and
little was left at an early hour this
afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
half interest IN FARM
IS SOLD FOR S25. 600
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN. April 9.-Mrs. Ed
ward NJ. Vaughan has purchased from
her sister, Mrs. Elias NJ. Shallcross,
her half interest in the farm which
was owned by their father, the late
Henry l.. Rowland for S25 900. The
farm is situated one-half mile from
Armstrong; Corner 1t contains nearly
500 acres
Mrs. Charles Derrickson, Mrs. Ed
ward Reynolds and Miss Nellie Roth
well will attend the meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Societies OF the
Presbyterian churches, to be held in
Newark this week.
Mrs. Emma j. Benson, wife of b. +.
Benson, of Chesapeake City. died at
/ her home last week. aged 90 years.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Benson
/ leaves four sons and two daughters,
I Noble, Groome, Raymond and Frank
! Benson, Mrs. John Kirk and Miss Ber-
tina Benson
The members Of Forest Presbyte-
rian Church and their friends will
hold social at the home OF Mr. an6
Mrs. Howard A Pool. on South BroaC
street. next Friday evening
PersOnals-Mr. and Mrs r. Thomas
> Cochran and family. Of East Orange
n. j., who have been spending som,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
BY BETTY BROWN.

There's charm about the new spring
capes which makes them positively ir-
resistible One of the handsomest as
we'll as the most practical of the sea
sons models is made of gray gabar-
dine and is lined with navy blue ga
bardine, and the result is a garment
which is practically reversible. 1t is a
feminine version Of a military model
and is designed for motoring but can
be put to many other uses.
The smart little toque worn with
this cape is uniquely ornamented in
Spanish fashion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
DOG SHOW, MOTOR
AND Horse RACES
President Wallace of Horse
Show Association Tells
of Events Scheduled
RUNNING RACES TO
BE FEATURE IN MAY

Howard T. Wallace, president OF
the Delaware Horse Show Association,
has sent the following letter 10 mem
bcrs. telling Of the events scheduled
tor the coming season. Among them
arc a dog show and automobile races
in addition to horse races. Mr.. Wal
lace, in his letter, points out the adj
visibility Of securing some-new mem
bors. He says:
Wilmington, Del. April ?, 1917
ITO Our Members We are ap-
proaching our active season of 1871
and never before has there been ar
ranged in advance so extensive and
varied a program of entertainment
for our members.
ION May 10. a dog show will be
held.
ION May II, is and 10 new and
attractive feature will be given in a
horse show, at which in addition 10
the horse show program, ii Is eN-
puected tina. six running races viii be
given each afternoon, and each race
for a purse of $500.
ION May 30 automobile races have
been arranged for
con June IA and 16 our early race
meetings will be given, two $1,000
races will be given each day.
July will be a day of special en-
tertanment, probably motorcycle
races.
THE state Fair will be held for five
days day and night. September 3 to Z
inclusive. and arrangements are belns
made 10 make the evening entertain
mems even more attractive than they
have been in the past. probably run
ming races will be given each evening
I'm addit on to this. the regular
matinees will BEGIN on Saturday, May
90. continuing weekly throughout th'
season as usual.
"Our members have been oXtremol'
liberal i'm Offering more valuable
prizes than ever before to be compel
cd for In the IVA inces, new horses
have already been bought to add t'
the interest OF the sport. and The pur
chase of others is in contcmplat on.
when it is realized that the frs
years dues of member is but $40
and that thereafter the annual due
are but Si2. and that the membership
ticket admits To- the ground an'
grands,and i'm every exhibition of am
character given al the grounds dur
inn the season. 70 can be seen HOY
attractive membership is, and wit
the unusual, even remarkable pro
gram we have already arranged Ia
this season. we confidently hone tho
We will have this year a very decide
Increase I'm our membership and "
earnestly ask each OF our members
hear this in mind and see IL they CA
not very easily secure a few ne
members from among thcir persons
friends and associates. a. by doin
THIS it will enable us TO do even be-
ter things in the future Than hav
been possible i'm The past
"Vorv respectfully,
III +. WALLACE. Pres dent"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
AUTOS COLLIDE.

In a collision on Saturday. between
an automobile, owned and operated
by DR.. II. p. Ewes. and one owned
by William S. Guthrie. OF Talleyville,
the machines were slightly damaged
but no one was injured. The Guthrie
machine was operated by Miss Carrie
Guthrie.
An automobile turning the corner
OF Tenth and French streets on Sat
urday collided with a motorcycle
owned and driven by Martin Finerty
OF No. 400 Head street, throwing him
ID the street, hut not iniuring him
seriously. The automobile then struck
Robert Ford Of No. $50 East Fifth
street. and his daughter. Elizabeth
knocking them down. Both escaped
with slight injuries. The driver of the
car did not stop to see what damage
he had caused.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
LICENSE APPLICATIONS.

NOTICE., MAX BREUER, THE OWNER
IN and occupant Of the house situated az 5.
T. Cor Fourth and Orange streets, in the FIRST
ward Of the city Of Wilmington, county OF
New Castle and State Of Delaware, in com
nliance with the requirements Of the Acts
Of the General Assembly, in such case made
and provided. 10 hereby give notice that
shau apply in writing TO the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions Of the State Of Delaware, in
and for New Castle county, on Monday, the
seventh day Of May, A. D. 1917. being the
newt term Of said court, for license
for said house as an inn or tavern, for the
sale therein Of Intoxicating liquors. in less
quantities than one quart. to be drunk on the
PREMISES. and the following respectable eiti-
ems OF said ward at least twelve Of whom
are substantial freeholders OF said ward,
recommend the said application. VIZ;
Thos. o. Cooper. NJ u. Morris Chalkin
James McMenamin Charles =. Saylor
A r. Savior Cornelius a. Lynch
Harry Yerger Charles j. Mcmahon
Ludwig Hendricks Benjamin tneman
ID Peoples Giuseppe MongiellO
BENJAMIN f. Rawnsley Benjamin Berger
Max Ephraim Fred Flanzer
Frank Welsh Philip Sklut
Michele Sassone Morris Ezraiison
Frank Nisenbaum Max Teitebaum
Jay Ephraim Alexander Hirschmann
D. Bubenzer d. Hayes Robelen
/ apr7-3t. MAN bkEuEh.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09

time in Florida, stopped with his
mother, Mrs. Thomas Cochran, on
their return home.-Miss Jessie Shop
herd, of Lasselle Seminary, Massa-
chusetts, is at home for the Easter
holidays.-Miss Patton Cochran is
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. Louis Hutchinson. in Trenton. n.
J.-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Massey and
children, OF Wilmington. were recent
visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Mas
sey.--Alr. and Mrs w. +. Lee, OF
Wilmington. were Sunday visitors
Miss Lily Hodge, of Elwyn, Pa. was
an Easter visitor with friends here
Mr. and Mrs. jefferson B. FOard had
for Easter guests Mr.. and Mrs. viii
liam Sterling Evans and Miss Mary
/ Byrne. OF Elkton. Nd; Miss Adelaide
FOard of Chesapeake City; Mr.. ant
Mrs Frank r. Pool, their sons ant
daughter. Betty, OF McDonough.
The big employers of labor are callinl
you--look in the Want Columns and b
] convinced ADV
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
TWO SLIGHT FIRES.

The district fremen responded 70 an
alarm Of fire Saturday evening TO box
No. Is. but their services were not
needed. smoke issuing from a fresh fire
in the house No. 7Ol Kirkwood street.
caus 'ng someone 70 think the house was
on fire.
Early yesterday morning the iiremen
responded TO an alarm Of fire when an
unoccipied house at No. 1910 Claymont
street. was discovered on fire. The cause
Of the blaze is unknown. but the dam
age was triling.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
sunday SCHOOL State
Meeting At HANOVER

The Delaware State sunday School
Assoc alton will hold it's annual con
venuon in Hanover Presbyterian
Church on April 20 and "a. A me
program is being arranged.
The committee planning for the en-
tertainment OF delegates is trying 70
ind homes for as many OF the oihelal
visitors as possible in The Washington
Heights section so hey will be not iar
away from the church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
NILITIANEN Protect
DOVER'S STATE House

DOVER, Del, April because of
rumors supposed to have come from
German sympathizers, prominent citizens
Of Dover took mp the matter of pro-
tecting the State House and other state
property from any possible damage with
Captain John =. LeFevre, of Company
G.. and also with Governor Townsend
Late Saturday night the Governor got
INTO communication with Adjutant-Gen'
eral Wickcrsham. resulting in the sta
tioniug of q guard at the state House
and the Dover postoilioc Tho guards
will remain on duty until further notice
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
How To Gain Flesh

A simple but sure way to increase the
weight, It is asserted by several well known
physicians is to take regularly for several
months. one or two grain hypo-nuclane
tablets after each meal. These little tablets
have the distinguished merit of increasing
the red and white blood corpulscles, aiding
digestion and promoting assimilation and
absorption Of the elements in the food which
60 10 make blood and solid tissues. They are
obtainahle in sealed packages from physi
clans and well stocked apothecary shops.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
German HIGH IN
The MILFORD Shoot

Fifteen shooters lined up at the
traps OF the Milford Gun Club on Sat
urday when the first OF a series OF
shoots for the Interstate Associations
sterling silver loving cup was held
Harry T.. Clendaniel won the first leg
in the contest with a score OF 22x25.
followed bq Adrian Woodruff and DR..
w. r. Pierce with 20x25. This cup
must be won by member OF the club
three times before il is finally
awarded.
The next shoot for it will be held
on Friday. April 20.
Lester S. German, the well-known
professional, was high over all, smash
ing every one OF his fifty targets. He
also broke 2ix24 doubles in a match
with Woodruff The latter got l6 in
this match.
Five prizes were awarded on the
whole fifty targets. These were given
on the Lewis class system. Harry r.
Clondaniel won the Class A prize, DR..
w. r.. Pierce the Glass b, Harry j.
Pierce the Glass G, George Pierce the
Glass ID. and W. Wix the Glass T. prize.
Tho scores in detail are as follows :.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
DR.. CORgRAN Starts His
ninth Year At union

The Rev. Dir. Wilbur r. CorlSran
Yesterday began tho nin'h year of his
pastorate at Union NJ. T.. Church. He
leads the Wilmington Moihodisi pas
tors in length OF consecutive passionate
III one church. nr. COrkran i'm the
course of his sermon yesterday. urged
the members to strive for the rher
uphuilding Of Union Church and try
10 wipe out the deb. during the COM
ing year
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
CIIrR DFLEGATFS NAMED.

Az the regular meeting OF the Har-
rington Century Club the following
delegates were elected 10 the state
Federation Of Women's Clubs to be
held at Rehoboth, in June: Mrs. G. 5.
Harrington. Mrs Clarence Harring-
ton: alternates, Mrs. Loran B. Har-
rington and Mrs. William Marshall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
THERE'S HOPE FOR MANY.

LOS ANGELES. April eff
you can successfully train a dog
you can also train yourself with
success. This Is the theory of
local animal trainer Of long ex-
perience.
IF you can control a dogs emo
fions successfully and make him
do your bidding. you can control
your own emotions and make
yourself mind he said. This is
because you can't expect a dog
to obey If you are not in good
control Of yourself. You can't
teach a dog by beating or
threats or display OF lack Of self
control. Make him mind by con-
tinual suggestion. mildly per
suading and rewarding. BY this
control of your own patience
you will finally have the dog
gle on hidable terms with you"
q q
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
NATURAL HISTORY MEETING.

The Society OF Natural History will
meet at Science Hall. Tenth and Van
Buren, streets. this evening. DR.. and
Mrs. Lewis Rumford will speak on
Report on Bird-banding Expert
ments." and notes on spring vegeta
tin will be given by the boamists Of
the society.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
STEAMER GETS nFF

The British steamer Cuyahoga, Cap
tain Cabot, which ran aground in the
Delaware river saturday. was hoated
Yesterday by the tugs Arabian. Atlantic
Triton and Brilliant, and proceeded Ia
her anchorage in the stream of League
Island. The Cuyahoga was bound IN
from Manchester, Eng, in ballast.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
w II CORNBROOKS DEAD.

The death Of William IA. Corn
brooks, for more than forty-nine
years a member of Eden Lodge, No.
"a. I. o. O. f., occurred in Baltimore
on Saturday. Mr.. COrnbrooks was
we'll known in this city. and he had
many friends among the Odd Fellows
here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
TALLEYvILLE BAZAAR.

A bazaar viii be held Wednesday
evening in Grange Hall. Tallcyvinc A
sins quilt will be- sold at auction Cake,
candy ANA ice cream also Will be for sale.
The proceeds will be for Grace 7. e.
Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
wTNTFR WHEAT LOOKS NELL.

According 10 reports from many
parts of the STATE the winter whea,
crop promises 10 be very good. Early
peas. which are just beginning TO
push through the soil, also promise
we'll
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09

RaisinS.
The raisin is a WORKOUT grape
Its evolution is peculiar First
a bunch of young. full-blOodel,
ambitious grapes grows itscif on
vine. Then il waits for some
body TO come along and pick ID
Nobody comes And IL waits and
waits.
Pretty soon it gets tired Of
waiting So it shrivels mp and
becomes a bunch of raisins. BY
this time it's pretty sore on lhe
world; and It goes around with
its head full OF seeds. making it,
self as unpopular as possible. IL
gets into fruit cake. mince pie.
rice pudding. and other places
where it can cause trouble.
Fortunately however. most
raisins are caught early in their
disgruntled career NOWADAYS.
and denatured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
IS NATIONS, 81 RACES
IN Great WORLD WAR

llI bhLhl WUnbU WIN
NATIONS NOW AT WAR.
Austria-Hungary Japan
Belgium Montenegro
Bulgaria Portugal
China Rumania
France Russia
Germany Serbia
Great Britain Turkey
Italy United States
PEOPLES AND RACES ENGAGED
IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR.
Afridis Jews
Albanians Kurds
Algerians Lithuanians
Americans Magyars
Annamites Mahrattas
Armenians Malagasy
Arabs Maoris
Australians Montenegrins
Austrians Mongols
Bantus Observation-Disclosures
Bavarians New Zealanders
Belgians Pathans
Beers Persians
| Bulgars Poles
| Canadians Portuguese
| Chinese Prussians
| Circassians Rumanians
| Croatians Russians
! Czechs Ruthenians
Egyptians SaXons
English Scotch
Filipinos Senegalese
Firms Serbs
French Sikhs
Garhwalis SlOvaks
Georgians Slovenes
Germans Syrians
Gurkhas Tartars
Hessians TOnkinese
Irish Turks
Italians Welsh
japanese West Indians
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09

AT a formal dinner a man helps to
seat the woman next TO him before
taking his own chair. When there are
sons in a family, it is proper for one
of them to pay this attention to the
mother at the regular family dinner
table Boys who are properly trained
in small cOurtesies at home will never
appear awkward or embarrassed in
public.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09
REPUBLICANS TO MEET.

Republicans Of the First ward will
etir@ ~ S.45 O'Clock TINS even
ing at No. 4Ol West Front street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-09

The best way to buy a secondhand
auto is to use the Want Ad method
Adv.