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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-03
IMPRESSIONS OF A VISITOR
 TO LOWER KUSKOKWIM
 ON WORK AMONG NATIVES

Mrs. Lottie c. Thornton, who returned on Friday of last week from journey to the lower kuskokwim of more than a months duration, was much impressed with the work of John C. Kilbuck, the we'll known government agent whose handling of the natives has been so favorably com mented on by all who have investigated it or have had it called to their attention. Says Mrs. Thornton:
 'In 1885 John H. kilbuck and his young wife came to the kuskokwim river as mis- sonaries. They learned the language of the natives, and the results of their work today are deserved reward for their charity, pa tience and industry. For number of years MT. klbuck and his wife were at Point Bar row and Norton sound engaged in mission ary work, but later returned to the huskO- kwlm. They were stationed at Bethel for some time, and then moved farther up the river to Akiak
 "They found the natives living Tn under ground huts, under horribly unsanltery con ditions. Today the natives at Akiak are living in large, well-built houses, some of
 which are two stories high. They are built in lines conforming to the street. Most , of the natives own all of the necessities of life and many of the luXuries. Mir. Xii, buck has taught them farming, and one
 native alone scld $500 worth of potatoes which he had grown last year,
 "Mr. kilbuck IS superintendent of the 1 government reindeer herd, and also dlstrlb, uting agent. The natives desiring to own reindeer are required to serve 8 four years apprenticeship. At the end of the four years they own upward of fifty deer During thelI apprenticeship they are given their expenses
 and at the end of the first year they are given few deer, which are kept with the main herd.
 "Generally fair is held at Akak be
 tween Christmas and New Years day but this year it did not commence until Jan. lO Al this time sports are held, consisting oi
 racing the sled deer shooting, lassoing the
 wild bull and harnessing and driving him | and foot racing Expensive and beautiful presents are awarded by the government | and many of the traders. For the womer l there are contests in bread baking and fur sewing. It was very interesting and eXclt 1 ing to watch the nine contestants laSso the 1 wild bulls q climbed a tree). They sue 1 ceeded in harnessing and driving them dis
 tance of about half mile The prize given
 fer this was large Victrola, presented by 1 the Karl Thcile Company.
 1 During the evenings a court IS held by 1 the natives in the government school build
 ing, and every case of delinquency is looked into and exact justice Is meted out. Christmas eve 1 attended Christmas tree and entertainment at the quaint httIe l Moravan church The songs and reclta tatlons of the little native children and the beautifully decorated tree reflected much
 credit upon their efforts, and also those oi
 their teacher Miss Virginia Wynne."
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-03

Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters $50 per can, Iditarod Meat Co.,
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-03
ALASKA FARM PRODUCTS
 AWARDED SILVER MEDALS

Announcement is made of the award of medals by the international award system of the Panama Pacific International Exposi- ton for Alaska exhibits. It is to be noted that Alaska cabbage gets silver medal, while Alaska grasses get another, and Alaska potatoes are awarded a gold medal A silver medal was also awarded for one exhibit of baskets and articles of horn, ivory and wood, and bronze medal for metallic and non-metallic minerals One of the most interesting and significant awards, howeye1, is a medal of honor for exhibits of Alaska barley. wheat and oats, which may help to tlispel the notion that grains cannot be ma tured in this territory. It is possible that ne day Alaska may produce all the whost and other grains needed to sustain 8 large nd permanent population. Empire
 -$-
 Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oysters
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-03
AT THE MCDONALD

Dan Sullivan. Joseph Hitzner, Peter Mur- dock Al Walsh, James Walsh, Dan McGlnty Jack Stephenson Ben Murrane, John Bagoy, J F. Beattie. J Whittier Miss Ralney,
 For steam baths go to the Snyder House, Flat
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-03
REMARKABLE WIRELESS FEAT

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 29.-The new naval radio station here was in communi- cation on Sunday with Nome Panama, Honolulu and Washington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
west BRANDYWINE Grange
MEMBERS EAT BRIDES CAKE

Ladies' Night" was observed at
West Brandywine Grange last night
and the women members occupied the
offices for the time Mrs. Florence
Talley acted as master; Mrs. Janet
Keene as overseer; Miss Bessie Ryan,
steward; Miss Louise Bortell, assist
ant toward, and Miss Mary Talley,
gatekeeper
The program included singing by
quartet, games and music. Mrs. John
Talley read an original poem entitled
"Our Grange at Talleyville;" Miss
Margaret Bernabou sang a solo and
Miss Jennie Talley and Miss Alice
Ryan were heard in piano duet. Miss
Margaret Parry ready paper repeate
with jokes and hits on the men, which
was enjoyed immensely. There was
also a little play entitled, mot a Man
in the House." in which the several
members took part. The women at.
forwards treated to ice cream and
cake.
A feature OF the refreshments was a
wedding cake sent by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Garvine, who we're married
last week 1t has long been a custom
at West Brandywine Grange for brides
to bake a cake and send 1t to the
members of the grange. Mrs. Gar
vine proved her skill as a cake baker
to the satisfaction of the other mem
bers.
Six applications for membership
were received which will make II
new members to be initiated. The
first and second degrees will be work
ed at the meeting to be held May 10
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
State loses GAMBLING
CHARGE AGAINST LESHEM

In Municipal Court this morning,
when the first witness, Alfred Kelly,
was called at the hearing Of Samuel
Leshem, charged with maintaining a
gaming table at No. 7O7 Market street,
it developed that the State was going
to have a hard time to secure evil
dence from its own witnesses. After
a continuous battle OF wits between
Assistant City Solicitor Lynn and the
witness, he finally admitted having
played rum, pitch, casino, seven-up
and poker, the latter for a 25-cent
limit in the place.
Max Korngold, William Fitzpatrick
and Morris Sugarman gave similar
testimony. After these witnesses had
been heard, Judge Churchman stated
that the State could not go on a
fishing expedition" to secure evil
dence from witnesses after they were
put on the stand, and dismissed the
case
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
Would Keep Men on State Farms to Grow War Crops

they would remain on the farms. Mr..
Pennewill said.
General A. r. Benson of the state
Board of Agriculture, presented the
following resolution, which was read
and discussed
Whereas. There Is already a great
scarcity of food products and the
probability that this shortage will be
increased in view OF the present
prospect Of short wheat crop in the
United States, and
whereas. There il scarcity Of farm
labor and the consequent impossibility
of utilizing to its full the resources even
of improved lands for food production
therefore be it
Resolved That we favor every meas.
ure thatwill afford a supply OF farm labor
and we petition that. in case of Sc
lective conscription for war service, Ia
borers be not withdrawn from the
farm"
Would Exempt Gamers
Walter o. Hoffecker. OF Smyrna
/ suggested that laborers in canning
/ factories be exempted.
William p. Peach. of New Castle
/ county, suggested an amendment that
! laborers on farms who work six full
days on the farm each week be ex-
empted
This was received with applause
and the resolution was unanimously
adopted with such an amendment
Under the general discussion OF tn.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
CLUB women PLEDGE
LOYALTY TO NATION
fcontInued from First Pagel

CONTINUED from First Page)
for their respective communities the
best pictures possible.
Mrs. Deemer, reporting for heaith
work. state d that individual clubs
would observe "Baby Day some time
in Nav or June. Special attention she
said. would be given TO infantile
Notice was given of a proposed
change in the bylaws whereby ofhcers
NAV be elected the same year the
General Federation officers are elect
ed. II was also suggested that the III
dividual clubs hold their elections 10
conform with such change.
Following the morning session
guests we're entertained at luncheon
in the Court House. after which an IN,
spection OF the new consolidated
school near Wyoming was made. Inc
club women were impressed with the
beauty of the school and excellent ar
rangements of the seats. etc.
Those from here who ATTENDED th'
conference we're: Miss Emily r. BIS
sell Mrs. George w. Dorsey, Mrs. )
Harvey Whiteman, Mrs. w. r. Doug
las. Mrs. o. C. Purdy. Mrs. A. ID. war
ner and Mrs. Deemer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

question OF labor. crops. etc. the fol- |
lowing addressed the meeting. James
II. Hughes. Josiah Marvel, Mayor Ma
gee OF Dover, Charles HI Lefevre, |
George Carter, of Wilmington; G. ID. /
Garretson, Whining on; Representa-
tive John W. Killen. of FELTON,; Mer-
+ It Wilitts. of Middletown: DR., J. r.
Mahaffy. DR.. S. c. Mitchell. of Della
ware College Henry Ridgely. OF Do
yer: w. p. Peach. Superintendent c.
J. Scott OF Wilmington schools; DR.. II.
G.. Budd OF Dover; Mrs. Florence
Bayard Hilles, OF New Castle Mrs.
Frederick Snyder, OF Newport; Dean
/ Winfred j Robinson. OF the Women's
College; w T.. Metten. Mrs. Preston
/ Lea. Colonel George w. Sparks Col
onel Theodore Townsend, of Milford (:
Mrs Emma Burnct, Of Dover; DR.. w. G.
Jason, OF Dover, president of the state
! College for COlored Students, and John
H. Hickey. president Of the Central
Labor Union OF Wilmington.
The thought running all through
the speeches Of the many who gave
expression to conditions now existing
was as 10 the labor problem ON Tho
farm, how 10 raise more crops and e
conserve such crops.
At the conclusion Of the addresses
Governor Townsend thanked all pres
ent for the interest they had manifest
ed. and announced the executive com
mttee 10 take up the work as outlined
I'm the Governors address as well a.
the speeches delivered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
RICHARDSON PARK PASTOR
IS Given RECEPTION

The congregation of Richardson
Park NJ L. Church. gave a royal wei
come last night to the new pastor, the
Rev. George W. Bounds and his fam
lily. A musical program was given
and welcome extended in short
speeches by the following representa-
tives of the various departments:
Harry G. Terrell. Mr.. Justison. Ralph
Finn. Mrs. David Jones and Mrs.
Clara Davis, president of the Ladies'
Aid Society. which organization ar
ranged the reception.
Visiting clergymen who were pres
ent and made speeches were District
Superintendent Robert Watt and the
Revs. George w. Dawson. 70. II. Col
Inns. Asbury Burke and w. o. Ben
nett. Following the speeches there
was pleasant social hour ana re-
freshments were served.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
NnN.SIppnRT COLLECTIONs.

Probation officer Frank Stout pre-
scented to Municipal Court today the
following report Of the operations
of his office during March:
Collected from court orders our
ing March. 1917. S4,351.5O; total col
lected from court orders, $ll4.652.5O;
children involved March. 1871 Az
total. TAI: wives and mothers lnVoN-
ed. March. 217; total. 4O2.
Collected from special cases Marcn'
1917 s2eA 75. total collected from spe-
cial cases. s17.43055; children in
VOWED March. 1917. 81; total. l12i
wives and mothers involved, March 80
total. 1854
Total collected from court orders
and special cases to March 81 1917
1882. 06305.
The report was ordered filed as
record Of the court.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
BARKOOT'S CARNIVAL
TO APPEAR NEXT WEEK.

r G. Barkoot's carnival VIII open at
Front and Union streets, beginning
Monday next. for the benefit of the Lit
tie Sisters of the Poor Home for the
Aged. .,.,.
be Objectionable. and the aggregation
comes to Wilmington with an unusually
clean name. It's owners realized that the
right sort of people, those who will
spend money for the benefit OF the
home. do not care for vulgarity and will
not come if there is any rowdyism.
Among the features of the carnival
are five novel rides which include the
very latest in this line OF amusement.
some wonderful riding on a unicyele mp
a spiral stairway in conjunction with
a trapcze artist of ability are to be tho
free features of the show
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
EAST WILMINGTON ORGANIZES.

East Wilmington A. c. has elected
these officers: Edward Scott, mana
ger; f. Evans. business manager, r.
Keoller, captain. The ball team will
hold its first practice on Saturday at
Kirkwood Park when Captain Keoller
will have a chance to look his men
over. From the present outlook the
team will take the field with these
men: Captain Keoller at shortstop;
Kid Harris. first; J. Bayard, third;
Scott, second; Napier, Thompson. Par
ker and e. Evans, felders. A. John
son. who halls from the West Phil
adelphia Giants, will do most OF the
pitching. AS Evans still has few
open dates he would like to hear
from all first-class teams. Address
challenges 10 Elmo Evans, No. ia
West Twelfth street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
iuice of two fresh lemons strained

The Juice Of two fresh lemons strained
into :. bottle containing three ounces OF
orchard white makes whole quarter
pint of the most remarkable lemon skin
beautiher at about the cost one must
pay for a small jar of the ordinary cold
creams. Care should be taken 20 strain
the lemon Juice through a fine cloth so
no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion
will keep fresh for months. Every
woman knows that lemon juice is used
to bleach and remove such blemishes as
frecl<les. sallowness ard tan, and Is the
ideal skin soitener, cmoothener and
bcautifor.
just try iti Make up a quarter pint
of this swcetly fragrant lemon lotion
and massage it daily into the face, neck,
arms and hands. 10 should naturally
HELM to whiten, soften. froshen and bring
out the hidden roses and beauty of any
skin. II is wonderful for rough, rcd
hands
Your druggist will sell three ounces
Of orchard white at little cost, and any
grocer will supply the lemons.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
AMBASSADOR ELKUS
has TYPHUS fever

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. April 20.-Ambas-
sador Elkus, at Constantinople. has
typhus fever, probably contracted on
visit to soup kitchens. according to
state Department cable today. The
Department was advised the case Is
mild.
Another message from Minister
Morris, at Stockholm. said the Swedish
Minister at Constantinople telegraph
ed that he had been informed that
Elkus was suffering from spotted
typhus.
A further telegram from CONSTANT
nople. dated April IS. described Am
hassador Ell1us condition as good
Drs. Post and zlochisti are in attend
ance
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
AETNA EXPLOSIVES IN
HANDS OF RECEIVERS

NEW YORK, April 2O.-Former Gov
ernor Benjamin b. Odell and former
United States Judge George c. Holt late
yesterday were appointed receivers for
the Aetna Explosives Company, incorpo-
rated, an SlS.OOO.OOO corporation
which has been engaged in manufactur-
ing munitions Tor the Entente Allies
since 1914.
In making the appointment the Fed
eral Court directed the receivers TO con-
tinuc the business and to supply a bond
of S2j, 900 each.
The appointment Of the receivers was
announced after the court had conferred
in chambers for an hour with counsel
representing all parties concerned. II
was said that the receivers probably
will be authorized to issue receivers GER
tificates to raise funds to complete con-
tracts. obtain supplies and pay the en-
ployes in the companys plants in this
and five other States.
C0LORED STARS.
Vaudeville Saturday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
Largest Paid Circulation
WHO WANTS BENDER9

Billy Bender. who got a tryout with
the Brooklyn National League club
this season, arrived in Wilmington
the other day, and will now locate
here He is anxious to hear from
some ll-Wilmington League man
ager regarding a contract Bender is
a good all around player and is
good hitter A wise manager will get
on his trail at once.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
CAFETERIA FOR Y. w. c. A.

A cafeteria will be started by the
Young Womens Christian Association,
this city, in the building on the north
west corner of Ninth and Shipley
streets, formerly occupied by Delsuc's
restaurant. The first floor will be used
as a cafeteria, modelled after those in
large cities, while the second floor will
be rented out to girls and women. I'm
provements will be started at once. IL
is hoped to have the venture under way
by May |. The exchange now located
at No. S27 Tatnall street. will be moved
to the newly acquired building. A
house secretary and a cafeteria expert
win be in charge of the new branch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
FINE MOTOR LAW VIOLATIONS.

Alexander Petrello. Howard G. Gibbs,
colored. and William d. Davis each
was fined S25 and costs by Judge
Churchman this morning, for viola
ton OF the automobile speed laws.
Their onenses were committed in va
rious parts Of the city yesterday. Gibbs
was operating a motorcycle and side
car. and the others automobiles.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
DOYLE TO UMPIRE AT NEWARK,

Coach Bill McAvOy has engaged the
services of Umpire Tom Doyle. Of
Philadelphia, TO umpire the Delaware
College games at Newark in the place
of Jack MCGOWAN who resigned that
position to umpire in the All-Wil-
mington League where he has been
chief of the umpire staff for seven
years.
Doyle is now making Wilmington
his hrre and at the close OF the col
lego season will make application to
umpire in the All-Wilmington League
For shTee years Doyle umpired in the
Delaware River League and last Sat
urday um2iTed the Lafayette College
CANT
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
APPROVES
MORE LEGISLATION
Executive Signs Bill Pro-
viding New Assessment
for School Purposes
SALARY BILLS
ALSO ARE LAWS
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, April 2O.-While at
the State House yesterday Governor
Townsend approved the following ad
ditional bills passed by the recent
Delaware General Assembly:
Senate bills:
Act relating to salaries OF certain
county officers.
Act making it lawful for certain
national banks TO act as executors,
administrators. etc.
Act relating to satisfaction OF
mortgages.
Act to create commission to study
education conditions and require
ments and to harmonic and unity
the school laws for a more efficient
system of public instruction.
Act in relation to property Of relig-
iOus societies.
Act in relation to dentists and the
practice of dentistry in this State.
Act to incorporate the Mercantile
Trust Safe Deposit Company
Act to reincorporate the commits
sioners of Rehoboth.
Act in relation to the mainten-
ance Of illegitimate children.
Act to reincOrporate the town OF
st. Georges.
Act relating to roads in New Castle
/ county.
Act providing a different method
of assessment for school purposes
Act in relation TO the improvement
and maintenance Of the public roads
and bridges of Kent county.
House bills;
Act regulating the license Of non
resident auctiOneers.
Act relating to help for certain
county officers in Sussex county.
Act in relation to number OF clerks
or assistants for the receiver Of take,
and county treasurer for New Castle
county.
Act in relation to sales Of stock o
goods in bulk.
Act apprOpriating certain money
for claims (Claim Bid.
Act in relation to the payment o
fire insurance premiums.
Act in reference to teaching, nurs
ing and first aid to the injured Il
certain public schools in the State.
Act regulating the importation q
| dependent children.
Act authorizing the Superior Coul
and Court Of General Sessions to hol
two sessions at one time and to orde
the drawing of additional jury PANEL
/, Act regulating the amounts
/, money that shall or may be paid b
tho Levy Courts of the several coui
ties to the Delaware Industrial Scho
=. for Girls.
Act with reference to State banl
. and trust companies in Delaware.
Act I'm relation to primary election
in Kent county.
Act authorizing printing and pu
= fishing Of equity cases decided
former Chancellor John r. Nlcho
SON.
Act providing for protection OF pc
= sons furnishing labor and materi
in the performance OF contracts al
public Improvements.
Act in relation TO the comptroll
= and deputy comptroller OF New cast
sr county
10 Act providing the giving OF merito
,r ious recognition and awards TO
a. free schools that attain certain stan
n ards OF excellence and efficiency
p Act in relation TO number or dep
- tiee and clerks of certain county OF
ces in New Castle county.
4. Act 70 provide for descent OF re
- and nersonal property of the mothe
nj of illegitimate children.
Act providing for the raising
as more tax in the school districts
ed Sussex county.
cI Act amending the State Consult
n ton in relation to the Orphal
ly Court
- cOLORED STARS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

Judging by reports coming from
Brandywine. Skinny Johnson must
have offered Finn about so cents a
game No union man is going to work
Cor them there wages. is dey?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

Having understood that Duffy
Lewis had gone back, we note with
some surprise that he is still pulling
them off the left field fence and put
hng them over the right field wall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
HENDERER FOR COUNCIL.

The Eleventh Ward Republican
League has endorsed the candidacy
Of Frederick c. Henderer, OF NO coz
South Connell street. for the nomi-
nation for Councilman from that
ward
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
IN. b. & w. GTN SHOOT.

The p. b. 6 W. Gun Club will hold
its weekly shoot on its grounds at
Todd's Gu al 2 o'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon. Everybody will be welcome.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

Kid Reeves attempted a complete
come back the other day but those
saw him umpire declare he's got an
awful long way to come yet
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
BsISPe? e Esj!1E 3: dSRort

They can't use the Vandevers in
field this year for agricultural pur-
poses. Dave Zearfoss would never
let anything grow under his feet.
Paper being so expensive Brown
town won't give out rain checks this
season.
O'Connor may be released again.
Even DUPONT Accounts Receivable
says he makes the team look cheesy.
John Joy McDevitt Of New Castle
is hoping he'll be a millionaire one
of these minutes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20
fighting an umpire.

The main difference between an
amateur and professional golfer seems
to be whether he lives west of Boston
or not.
As we said before: Here they
come; ladies and gentlemen, the;
get a batter up.
Everybody out.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

dupont costs started off like a
house afre backwards.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

Fighting vote-Harry Bradford is
under the management Of Dave Gear
toss this year. Address all challenges
20 Zearfoss
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

Mike Fidance is just like Gene
Chase. Both play ball for money
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

BRANDYWINE-"We will get away
as good as ever" It's not the getting
away, though, that counts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

lightweight boxers then nobody would
expect anything else of them.