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Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
Public Exhibit In
Butler Store Property

An exhibit illustrating the need
of an institution to care for the
feeble-minded Of Delaware, under
the direction of the Civics and
Health Committee of the State
Federation of Women's Clubs.
Mrs. Deemer of New Castle,
chairman, will be brought to
Newark on Friday and Saturday
Of this week. The first day the
exhibit will be at the Women's
College,; all day Saturday, Febru-
ary third, it will be open to the
townspeople, in the Butler store
property, East Main street. Two
young women, in charge of the
exhibit, will explain details to all
visitors. The same exhibit will
be taken to Dover next week, in
an effort to interest the legisla-
tors in the bill to provide a prop
er home for these afflicted ones,
in Delaware.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
MADE. MANAC-
ING EDITOR
Leaves Home At Iron Hill
Soon

Soon
Mr.. Owen R. Washburn whose
articles have often appeared in the
POST" has become the managing
editor of the Franklin, Pa, Even
ing News" and of the "Citizen
Press" the weekly edition of the
"News." Mr.. Washburn has writ
ten for the publishers of these for
fourteen years and with the retir-
ment of the former editor he takes
c ntrol of this, one of the most
influential publications in Penn
sylvania, outside the large cities.
Franklin is an oil town with a re-
markably large volume of business
and the largest banking interests
Of any city of it's size in the world,
the oil and steel industries making
capital very much in evidence
there. The newspaper has been
established for nearly forty years.
Mr.. Washburn was formerly state
senator in the adjoining judicial
district and is familiar with the
work and life there. He and Mrs
Washburn will sell the farm near
Iron Hill and remove to Franklin
in a few days.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31

see you, and as you should be.
"It is a conceded fact" the
speaker said, that the better the
citizen the better the town; the
better the town, the better the
state ;the better the state, the
better the nation; for no nation
or state is better than the major
ity of it's citizens. If you depend
upon legislation to correct evils,
right wrongs, and make this 2
splendid place to live, there
awaits you disappointment. We
must have rules to commend what
is right and prohibit what is
wrong; but of necessity the MAX
ing of laws is simple compared to
their enforcement.
"There is a menace that con.
fronts our towns everywhere
the selfshness of our best cit
zens. Some of them are too proud
to hold political office; they may
be called politicians and subject
ed to criticism; or they may be
accused Of accepting office for a
wrong purpose. Personally :
doubt r. cur lack of military pre-
Daredness is anything like as 81
ious as our lack of concern y
communitv welfare, or the COM
mon good We need men of cour-
age to fight for the good against
the evil il their own communi-
ties. All of us know men with
the courage to advance to the
cannon's mouth, yet these same
men melt dead away at the first
word of criticism.
"Take the city of Wilmington.
with over 100000 citizens, spend
ing annually more than a million
dollars. The city has a crying
need for the influence Of the peo-
pie who call themselves her best
citizens-the people who in large
part concern themselves with
business and social affairs, leav,
ing political details to others
Too often the only time we know
they are there is when we hear
their criticism. Many a man does
not know in what ward he lives
he gives his time to carrying ou'
Continued on Page 81
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
BUSY WITH PLANS
FOR ENTERTAINMENT

Preparations for the japanese
Operetta, to be given in the New
ark Opera House on February
23rd, are taking the form of gen.
uine community activity which it
is good to behold. Big folks and
little folks, from all sections of
the town, are meeting together
with a common interest to work
for the common good. Newark
may not have in her schools, sys-
tematic, organized play, but an oc-
casional operetta with the intro
duction of folk dancing, fairies,
accomplishing the same result.
Newark may not have community
sewing classes, as in progressive
cities like Rochester, but costume
making under the direction of an
expert instructor will bring to her
the visiol which may lead to fut-
ure development. Newark may
not have arts and crafts, as a dis
tinct feature in the curriculum of
her schools, but groups of children
assembling at the houses, and
working out plan of decoration,
afford a promising substitute.
And just these things are going on
in connection with plans for the
entertainment to be given by the
school children. Truly represen-
tative of a school we should call
it-educational in it's every feat
ure. Children during the term in
the music classes in the schools
have been working "to make" star
parts in the play; there are hours
Nof drill under Miss Shepardson in
the choruses, others are being
coached in the dialogue and actor
by Professor Rich, of the Depart
ment of Education, Women's Col
lege. The Social Service com
mittee of the New Century Club
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
ReuieW On
Historic Green
To be Follo,Oed by Banquet at
Hotel du Pont

The committee on arrangements
announced today at Dover further
plans relative to the Homecoming
being planned for Delaware Batal-
lions. The men will be taken di-
rect to Dover, where they will be
reviewed on the Dover Green, a
local committee seeing that the
details are historically in keeping
with the home-comings of 1888 and
1865. Following the review a spe-
cial train will take the troops, ex-
governor Miller, Governor Town
send, the state officials and men,
bers Of the Legislature to Will
mington. Following a parade the
men will be rendered a banquet in
the Hotel du Pont, the entire first
floor being thrown open to accom-
modate the two batallions. An
order has been placed for menu
cards which will include the name
of every man who is completing
his term Of service. There is also
being made for each man bronze
medal, marked with his name. On
square background with Mexico
thereon, will be a diamond franz
ing the blue hen chicks. Suspend,
ed will be a blue and gold ribbon,
the State colors. The chief fes,
tivities will take place in Will
n.ington.
Governor Townsend has re,
quested that each company be re-
turned to their local army, await
ing orders to be mustered out, but
no reply has as yet been received
from the Department.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
FAST HORSES in
TYSON STABLE
Being logged On Roads
Daily

Herman R. Tyson, trainer and
driver, who has been for several
years under contract with Harry J.
Stoeckle, of Wilmington, has twen-
tv-one trotters and PAGERS under
his care at the Stoeckle stables
near Newark. This is one of the
largest and also one Of the strong
est stables that Mr.. Tyson has had
under his direction, and they will
be raced under the name of the
EStoeckle stables. While some of
these horses have fast records
they will be eligible under the new
rules to enter classes higher than
their records.
Mr.. Stoeckle has half-dozen or
more promising colts in his stable
which will require a great deal Of
work the coming season and in
order to get them in shape and
give them the proper tryouts, it
will probably be later than usual
when Mr.. Tyson takes the strine
away. For the past several sea-
sons it has been his custom to race
through the New England and
Metropolitan circuits and wind up
on the Grand Circuit for two or
three weeks. 1t will probably be
the latter part of July when he
starts out this year. The horses
that prove good enough in the
Stoeckle stable will be we'll staked
The horses are now being logged
on the road and track daily.
Mr.. Tyson has just returned
from Walnut Farm, Lexington
Kentucky, where he spent part OF
last week looking at the colts tc
be sold at the February sale l.
New York.
Mr.. Tyson has been very sue
cessful over the half-mile tracks
and has established several rec
ords. In the five years, 1910 tt
1914 inclusive, he won 1919 races
over the half-mile tracks. In 1911
he led all drivers on the half-mil,
tracks with Al wins and in 1911
led all drivers again with DC
which is also a worlds record
Out of SO starts that year he wol
46, finished second in "a and wa
out of the money but six times al
season.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
OF LEAGUE
TO ENFORCE PEACE
EXPLAINED IN BRILLIANT SPEECH At PRESBY-
TERLAN CHURCH

there is more religion in the
hearts of the people than ever in
the history of the world. We have
taken notice of what Dickens said
in Bleak House when he described
Little Joe's death; we have learn
ed there is no neglect, no cruelty,
no injustice but that has it's re-
venge. Everywhere there are
hospitals, schools, relief parties ::
man is reaching out to man, rea-
lizing the paternity of the race.
"We have done much individ-
ually; we are better people in
dividually, but we have been con-
tent with different standards for
nations, than those we demand of
individuals. Just as the second
commandment works among indi-
viduals so now it must apply t.
the nations! The brotherhood of
nations must come under the in
fuence of the Christina religion.
We are as we worship; our ideal
ism controls our conduct"
The speaker paused to relate
the legend of the heather women
who, because it was their religion
marched to lay their children in
the mouth of the beast. "Yet
how infinitely small, is the sacri.
flee of the heather women" he
continued, compared to the pro.
cession of women for five thous.
and years marching to give theil
sons to the god Of Might. Reared
in tenderness, the manhood Of
the world has been offered up as
sacrifice to War. During tht
last fifteen years there have beer
more sacrifices to War than wer'
ever before dreamt of by man
Man has been gripped in a NOR
desperate struggle than imagina
tion ever considered possible
England alone is spending $50
Continued on Page 4)
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
NEW USE FOR
OLD GLOVES
Converted Into Warm Soldier
Vests

Newark residents having on
hand old kid gloves, are urged,
instead of burning them, to put
them to another use. The wom-
en- of England are asking for all
worn out gloves and kid leggings,
which they make over into a lin
ing for the French and English
soldiers vests. Thousands of
pairs are being forwarded by wo-
men of America, and Newark is
asked to contribute her share.
Miss Elizabeth Bower, in charge
Of the local work, requests that
all who are willing to help by
contributions, will leave same at
the residence of Mrs. J. Pearce
Cam, from where they will be
forwarded to England.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
CONCERN EVERYONE
DLSLNTERES7ED PERSONS SCORED BY SP

The largest crowd ever attend
ing community meeting in
Newark was present last Friday
evening, the occasion of the first
meeting under the direction of
the new general community COM
Instrumental numbers by
Prof. Rawlins of Delaware Col
lege, and solos by Mr.. Richard
Lind, of Wilmington, were fea-
lures of the evening. H. w. Nc
Neal presided. Daniel 0. Hast
ings, Esq, of Wilmington, the
speaker of the evening, made a
strong plea for a greater interest
in community affairs and prob
lens of citizenship.
Judge Hastings said: II am
really very much interested, as
every good citizen ought to be, in
an effort to stir this town to bet
ter things. l imagine the task
YOU have undertaken is a big
enough job for anyone. 1t never
could be said of Newark that it
was corrupt and contented
awhile ago it might have been
said that she was sleeping in
peace with golden opportunity in
her midst. And to arouse g
sleeping town is the task of this
community--a task sometimes P
difficult as to get a dead horse tc
stand on his feet. But hope
faith, charity, and a little bit Of
energy, will do a great deal.
Letters patent, h u m b ly be
sought from King George by Rey
nolds Howell, and others were o.
a certain grace and mere know
ledge granted in 1853, but New
ark had been a town for half ;
century then. The British arm!
on the way to Brandywine passet
through here in 1777, and later il
1888, Washington's army on it
way to Yorktown. These fact
alone should give the communit,
patriotism enough to last through
all the coming years.
| do not believe the town is a
dead as some, anymore than it i
as wide awake as it should be
Proud indeed should I be, coul
| make you see yourself as other
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
Cow Testing Asso-
ciation Organized

Two cow testing associations
have been recently organized b.
Dairy Agent F. A. Carroll at Mt
Pleasant and Smyrna. These asso.
Citations take the place of the older
associations at these places, and
were made necessary by increase,
demand for this kind of work. Mr..
Carroll addressed a meeting of
milk producers at Marley, Della
ware, on Thursday evening. This
meeting was attended by represen-
tatives of large milk dealers as
sociation in Philadelphia, and by
many dairymen in the vicinity of
Hartley.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
State Legislature
Here On Friday

Governor Townsend, members of
the State Legislature and the State
officers will visit Delaware College
on Friday, February End. The fol-
lowing members of the faculty
have been named a reception com
mittee to receive them: Dean Hay
ward, chairman; Dean Smith,
Professors M. V. Smith, G. E. Dut-
ton, G. A. McCue, Lieutenant Hoey
and Dean Robinson of the Wo-
mems College.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31

Judge William H. Wadhams of
the General Sessions Court, New
York City, and a member of tt
executive com m it tee of the
League to Enforce Peace, ad-
dressed large audience in the
Newark Presbyterian Church las
Sunday evening, on the subject
"Christian Citizenship judge
Wadhams is a speaker of wonder
full power, who held his hearers
for over an hour, to close con-
sideration of the inconsistencie
of war and Christianity and the
practical methods of securing
peace. -,
"And suddenly there was with
the angel a multitude of the hea-
venly host praising God, and say
ing, Glory to God in the highest
and on earth Peace, good will to-
ward Men," the speaker sald'
"Two thousand years have gone
bv since that song fell upon the
ears of the world, and although
every creature be dead, War st''
lives. After all these years we
have not yet brought about ar
adjustment. There was some J"
tifcation for War when each ma
ton called upon a different God'
asking them in their jealousy to
avenge their wrongs. But behold
the spectacle of an array OF ar
mics, kneeling to the same God
each praying that power be given
his high explosives, his iron ano
steel, his engines, to work de,
struction upon the others. Ano
this when the God revealed is
God, not of destruction, but
God Of love!
"We hear sometimes" judge
Wadhams said, "that religion Is
on the wane; that the pews IN tht
churches are no longer hlleo
Whether this be true OF the pew
| know not, but l am satlshee
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31

Miss Crime, chairman, has taken
charge of the stage setting and
decoration. The committee is
planning a series of afternoon
meetings when the children may
come, and all make together, paper
flowers and garlands, to be used
in the decorations. Miss Powell
of the Department of Home Ec-
onomics, Women's College, in
charge of the costumes, has ar
ranged series of group meetings,
when the mothers of children TAX
ing part will meet to cut out and
plan the costumes. Miss Powell
will be present at these meetings
and give personal instructions.
Mrs. Ritz is chairman in charge
of the "sprites" group; Mrs. Hof-
fecker of the fairies; Miss Agnes
Medill and Miss Cloud are in
charge of the large class of Gap
anese" boys and girls.
The first of the sewing parties
will be held this Saturday after
noon, February third, in the High
School building at 2.30. All the
mothers of the "sprites" are urged
to come, bringing with them their
shears and the following measure
ments: Length of arm; Length
from shoulder to floor; the chest
measure. The material which will
be on hand on Saturday is to be
purchased by the parent. No CO.'S
tune, when finished, will cost
more than forty cents; and many
will cost less. By an arrangement
with the local merchant, J. R.
Chapman, material for the Japan
ese costumes may be purchased, in
bright and attractive colors, at t.
store on Main Street. All of which
leads one to say, ''It is good to
have to work."
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
SCHOOL AT
GREENWOOD
Professor Grantham Gives
Series Of Talks

Prof. Grantham Of the College,
gave a number of lectures before
the Demonstration School in Ag-
riculture, held in Greenwood,
January 1926. The work consist
ed chiefly in talks and demonstra-
tions on soil improvement, in
Guiding drainage, crop rotation,
the use of lime, fertilizers and
manure. Methods concerning the
improvement of corn and wheat
through the use of better varie-
ties and the care and selection of
seeds were explained. Marked in
terest was shown in the discus
sion on growing alfalfa and soy
beans. About 200 persons attend
ed the sessions. Mr.. w. C. Pelton
county agent for Sussex county
was in charge.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
WEDDING
Haii-Aiken

Mr.. William Hall and Miss
Alice Aiken were quietly married
last Wednesday. The young cou-
pie accompanied by Mr.. Ralph
Hill and Miss Martha Richey.
motored to the manse of the
White Clay Greek Presbyterian
Church, where the Rev. Mr.. Reed
pronounced them man and wife.
Following the ceremony the
young people returned to their
home near Newark, where re
freshments were served.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
Legislature Ready
For Business
Bills In Course of Preparation

With the adoption of rules on
Tuesday and the announcement of
the standing committees by Pres
ident Barnard today the State
Senate is ready for work. The
rules for the present session are
practically the same as those of
two years ago, except that they
specify the committees to be ap-
pointed by the president pro
tempore. The meeting hour each
day is eleven o'clock.
Working For Votes For Women
The Delaware branch of the
Congressional Union for Woman's
Suffrage is making the most deter
mined and systematic fight to Sc
cure the ballot for the women of
Delaware that has been made since
the movement was started. Miss
Lucy Branham, who has been lob
bying in the interest of the suf-
frag bill since the Legislature
opened, has been joined by Miss
Anna McCue of Philadelphia, who
was here in the interests of the
same bill two years ago.
Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles
also went to Dover, today, to assist
with the work. All three have
registered with the House clerk
and secured the lobbyists badges,
containing the letter 81" in red.
ResubmissiOn Assured
Senator Hoffecker, on Tuesday,
signed the petition providing for
resubmission of the liquor license
question in rural New Castle coun-
ty. This makes four Senators who
have signed the petition, Senators
Walker, Pool and Hart, having
signed Monday.
Representatives, Gregg, Buck
ingham, Boyce, Ahern, Green
Burris and Hutchinson had signed
in the House:
Representative of the "dry'
forces have refused to say wher
they will present the petition tt
the Legislature it evidently beins
their intention to hold it unit
some disposition is made of othel
dry measures.
To Abolish Whipping Post
Representative Downward intro
duced in the House, yesterday
a bill to abolish the whipping post
George B. Miller and delegation
of Wilmingtonians will probabl,
Continued on Page 4)
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
Home Economics Exhibit
At Women's College

The faculty and students of the
Women's College of Delaware will
be at home on Friday, February
second. On the same afternoon
there will be held the midwinter
exhibit in the Home Economics
Department. Tea will be served
in the practice dining room,
Science Hall.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
Mass At St. Johns Church

On Friday, February End, the
Feast of the Publication, Mass
will be celebrated in St. Johns
R. c. Church at 8 a. m. There
will also be mass at the same
hour on Saturday, February 3rd,
during which the blessing of the
throats will take place.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
First In Apple
Judging Contest

Mr.. Warren C. Newton. '16, son
Of State Senator Newton of
Bridgeville, Delaware, won first
place at the Apple Judging Con-
test conducted in connection with
the meeting of The Horticultural
Society of western New York, held
last week at Rochester.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-01-31
To Abolish Whipping Post

Representative Downward intro
duced in the House, yesterday
a bill to abolish the whipping post
George B. Miller and a delegation
of Wilmingtonians will probably
Continued on Page A.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-04

) Dig economy supply center
airs Store, just as indicator
store for you, and although
Linen Napkins, 10c
Linen napkins, 18x18-inch, good
weight, pure linen, neat red Dor
ders, hemmed ready for use, at
10c each.
Crash Toweling, 10c
Bleached crash toweling with
blue border, good weight, soft and
absorbent; the yard, l0c.
Pillow Cases, 39c
Hemstitched pillow cases, nicely
embroidered, good grade casing,
regular size; each, soc.
"Burnasco" Sheets
Broken stock, only narrow sizes
left at the odd prices.
63x90-inch, 85e each.
72x90-inch, CSC each.
72x99-inch, CSC each.
Pillow Cases, 23c
"Burnasco" quality pillow cases,
size AZ or 45x36-inch; special, at
23c each. sa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-04
$l.l9
Pair

InliorehS dresses, oSc
Voiles, crepes, ginghams and
percales; pretty stripes and some
plaids and a few plain colors;
sizes 6 to IA years; all slightly
mussed; very special, at 89e.
Union Suits, Soc
Women's union suits, low neck
and short sleeves, ankle length,
lightly fleeced, sizes 81, So and 38,
for Soc.
Women's Vests, 10c
Low neck and sleeveless, full
tapped, white swiss, ribbed, at Toe
each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-04

Mems Shirts, at Soc
Neckband shirts, coat style,
standard made, with soft and stiff
cuffs. The patterns are good, but
some are soiled and mussed. There
are some white stiff bosom shirts
in the group, too; very special,
at 59c. ~,
Zephyr Ginghams, &c
32-inch Scotch zephyr ginghams,
in striped, checked and plaid pat
terms, good selection Of colorings;
at &c yard. ...
Notion Bargains
Pearl buttons, doz., &c.
Fancy trimming buttons, doz., lc
Shopping bags, 10c.
Mems shirt bands, 2hc.
Silk finish crochet cotton, spool,
at Sc. I
200-yd. spool machine cotton,
at 2Kc.
50-yd. spool machine silk, SIZE.
Wooden coat hangers, lie.
Wire hair pins, paper, &c.
Bone hair pins, box, Sc.
Hooks and eyes, card, lc.
Large size needle books, 10c.
Hair barrettes, Sc.
Dressing combs, Sc.
Kid hair curriers', doz., I0e.
Children's hose supporters, pair,
at Toe.
Safety pins, card, 2.ic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-04
Zephyr Ginghams, &c

32-inch Scotch zephyr ginghams,
in striped, checked and plaid pat
terms, good selection Of colorings;
at &c yard. 4..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-02-04
Untrinmed Hats, 19c

A decided clearaway Of an en-
tire stock Of velvet shapes; assert
ment Of colors and styles; for
quick clearaway, at lee each.