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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
RESCUED once. Then
DROWNED IN RIVER
Lewis Baxter in Small Boat
Off New Castle, Swamped
by Freighter
TWO COMPANIONS
ARE RESCUED

Rescued after being in the Delaware
river half an hour, with the thermome-
ter at 40 degrees, Lewis Baxter was
again thrown into the river and was
drowned yesterday opposite the pro-
iectlle plant Of the Bethlehem Steel
Company.
Edward Carey and George Press, Of
Delaware City, heard cries for help,
saw Baxter in the river and obtained a
batteau. Although the waves were
running high, they launched it and
hauled the exhausted man into the
boat after he had drifted out to the
west channel
Tho men were cheered by many who
witnessed the deed. They were pulling
hard against the gale, and the freight
boat OF the Bethlehem Steel Company
started out to rescue the three men
Through some misunderstanding OF
signals or miscalculatlons, due to the
gale. the freight boat whlrled ano
swamped the smaller craft. The man
In the bottom Of the boat was not
seen again, but Carey and Press were
them and were taken aboard the
freighter.
Baxter formerly lived in Wilmington
but to avoid long trips between Oh,
plant and that place lie had erected ,
cabin at Riverside. south OF the plant
He provided his own meals and con
! flded TO his fellow-workers that hI
was to be married Saturday. lie wa.
exempted from the draft because o
the dependency of his aged mother
who is in.
He went out on the river to get IN
batteau, which had been upset in tn
gale, but he could not battle agains
the strong westerly wind that drOy
him out into the channel.
Men in launches with graphing iron
vainly tried to recover his body.
Baxter had formerly been drive
for the Bavarian Brewing Company
in Wilmington. and at one time ha
been a salesman for the George 1
Booker Company
On receiving telephone summon
from the Bethlehem plant, Mayo
, Lavender. Of New Castle hurried
launch 10 the scene of the acciden
! but II was too late
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

ton problems As result there Will
be less unprotected garbage fewer
flies, cleaner homes, and a helpfully
critical attitude toward municipal
health departments. AZ home hurt IN
gers, mumps, and lust colds" will
receive more intelligent attention and
many a devastating epidemic may be
nipped in the bud.
Food conservation gossip has stimu-
lated the minds and the skilled hands
Of home women all over the world.
Gardening and food preserving have
assumed fresh interest and many tired
housekeepers, feeling dull and out Of
touch with life, have thrilled with
new zest. Even housekeeping must be
useful and intelligent when the ma
tlonal government takes a hand TO
help the most obscure farm wOmanl
GOOD GOJSIP is NECESSARY-IT is
VALUABLE. II Is the duty Of women
10 talk long and hard for the things
they want and need in their home
making and childtraining. Gossip
gossip hard about regulation Of food
prlces-gOssip about keeping wages up
and exploitation down for women in
war ndustries-gossip for loyalty and
patriotism and sanity-gossip-BUI
GOSSIP RIGHT
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
DADDY LONG LEGS"

A play fun Of atmosphere like "Dad-
dy Long Legs" Is fur O, socalled
planted" scenes, each OF which gives
the expert dramatlst ans the equally
adrOit stage director an opportunity
to explain some coming scene or ac-
ton without a long explanatory speech
from some character. At the opening
OF the second act the two college girls
arrange the room AMI discuss cover
.ns the ink stain on the iloor with a
large wicker chair 70 hide the gllring
spot. This planting Of The spot on TIE
rug gives rise TO two bis laughs later
and Us well worth the effors.
Another scene in the same act Is
planted" very agreeably when "Jervis
lPendleton" arrives with a large box.
HIS niece announces his arrival. "Thc
Honorable Jervis PendletOn-and five
pounds OF candy" which always gets
a hearty laugh. But this line only
serves to plant the scene for Judy"
. who arrives later.
Henry Miller's special companv In
Daddy Long Legs" comes 10 the plsv-
house, on November G and Z. for an
engagement Of two nights and matinee
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
At THE MAJESTIC.

The second days showing OF The
Honor System" again found the Ma
jestic Theatre filled 10 capacity at all
performances with a large waiting
line outsidt the theatre az night.
"The Honor System" meets every de-
mand. II reveals an extensive and
correctly mounted production filed
with striking scenes. much quick &C
ton and human appeal that found
enthusiastic response from every man
and woman IN the audience. While
"The Honor System" is a picture
play OF stirring appeal there are JUS
enough little touches OF humor and
comedy 70 keep the picture always
interesting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
STOCK MARKET HAS
ANOTHER WEAK DAY
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
NEW YORK, oct. 3i-The stock mar
ket opened weak today. A few issues
showed gains ranging from y to u
points. but for the most part prices
were off.
L. S. Steel opened at i0iA, following
yesterdays quarterly statement show
ing a loss in net earnings compared
with the previous period.
Crucible opened at 62A, or q Cen
trail Leather, 60, Oft 4 Utah so, off u
Anaconda Gig, up u; General Electric
Off a. Marine 27%, off "; General
Motors, s32l, off a, and American Car
1898, up u.
Disappointment in the United states
Steel report was reflected in further
losses in steel during the first half
hour Steel common sold Off to 1909.
while Bethlehem "B." sagged 10 7S4,
only 4 share above Tuesdays low.
Motors were particularly weak. Cen
eral Motors making a new low Of S2%.
1 Coppers were firm.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

cakes Of Cuticura Soap and two boxes
Of Cuticurz Ointment for two months
when L was completelyhealed (Signedl
Frank Ccklinsky. 1870 Mine ST., X. +.
d. !, Taylor, Pa, January y, 1917.
II is easy % prevent skin and scalp
troubles by using Cuticura Soap. and no
other, for all toilet purposes, assisted
now and then by touches Of Cuticura
Ointment % first signs Of pimples,
rzshes, dzndnif or irritation. Battle
with Cuticura Soap and hot wafer, dry
lightly and apply Cuiicura Ointment.
AT once the itching ceases. sleep and
rest follow, and complete healment 10
most cases results in continued use Of
these fragrant sapcr-creamy emollienfs.
Absolutely nothing better.
For Free Sample Each BY Return
Mail address postcard. "Cutieura,
Dept. II, Boston" Sold everywhere.
Soap 25c. Ointment Is and Soc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
AT THE SAVOY.

WAR and the Woman the at
traction at the Savoy today and to-
morrow is characterized as a great
big patriotic picture. in which Flor
ence LaBadie, who is supported by a
fine cast looks FAR more beautiful
than she has ever done on the screen
IL deals chiefly with spies and the
secret service. but there is Just the
right amount OF war stun in It 70
give ii a punch. The here is an avia-
tor and with the American aviators
going to the front every day now, the
picture is up-to-the-minute
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
GOSSIP'S NEW MISSION

pubic opinion. II enough women talk
enoush about the ideas they wish ac-
eepted ana the acts they wish ner-
iormed-there are mighty few thines
IN this world of facts and ideas tbst
they can't GET. "'a'
Gossip may build as well as Destroy
The important matter is the choice =,
gossip. War itself has given a coo
structive impetus TO wOmen's tail ~
Cross gossip has opened TO the mipd-
Of women broad fields Of interest-no,
only in unselflsh labor for others-hu
interest in public and private santa
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
AFTER EXPOSURE
Get This RELIEF
Use SIoan's Eminent TO prevent aches
and pains from weather
exposure.

You. who are out in all kinds Of
weatherl Never let your cold, wet
work lay you up with Rheumatism or
iCrampad muscles. Apply Sloans Lini-
ment to those sore joints or muscles,
.stiff neck, lumbago, neuralgia twinges
Yes and to sprains, bruises, tooihache
or any. hurt. It's warming. easing COM
fort. Will penetrate an inflamed joint,
soothe strained muscles or irritated
nerves and stop the pain at once.
Sloan's Eminent requires no rubbing
60 get immediate results Is much bet
Ter than salves or plasters, as its clear,
clean liquid Is heater and easier to ap-
ply. Its success in saving suffering for
others proves it viii stop your aches.
Generous size bottles at druggists every
where. 25c. SOC. 800.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
nations CAPITAL
mild DRY" TONIGHT.
All Bars Must Close But
Liquor May be Kept
in Residences
MANY HISTORIC
PLACES TO CLOSE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, oct 3i.-The FIRST
national capital in history goes dry"
at midnight tonight.
Under an act approved during the
last session OF Congress, all saloons,
wholesale liquor houses, restaurants
and clubs must discontinue the sale
OF intoxicanis before 1901 A. NJ,
November 4. Between three and four
hundred establishments are affecAd.
Liquor can be imported into the
District, however, without going to
the trouble to M out an application
blank or permit. Congressman from
dry states who like a little "snifter"
occasionally, saw to that when the
law was passed.
Police regulations are strict as 10
"clubs" and other methods commonly
used In dry territories 10 evade the
law. But in a private resdence-or
a Congressman's ONCE for that matter
ALI the liquor a man can use may
be kept.
With the nations capital under
control, drys are planning to press
their campaign FOR countrywide pro-
hibition with renewed vlgor at the
barely missed success last season.
With. the District Of Columbia dry,
question Of social nicoties arises.
VIII state dinners be dry. as In Bryan's
Crane Juice days? VIII President
Wilson give UP the Scotch hlghballs
he enjoys after game OF golf2
Neither the Present nor Secretary OF
State Lansing are teetotalers. The
capital is watching to see II they re-
gard The action OF Congress as estab-
fishing or pronouncing a matter OF
public sentiment and usage.
Washington has had It's share Of
famous bars There was Shoomakers,
which shartd with Hancocks. the
bacchanallsm affections Of one Of the
masters Of American drinking, Daniel
Webster. The Gin Hickey was invent
ed in Shoomaker's during the early
nlneties by Colonel Joe Hickey, OF St.
Louis.
Washlngions most historic drinking
bout was when Andrew Jackson was
elected President. Jackson. when he
got 20 Washington, remembered the
men who put him there and invited
"all the boys" 20 the White House for
his Inauguration. They came, In
galluses and high, hob-nailed shoes
On the lawn were vast tubs OF cham
payne. They liked II almost as wei
as their own Bourbon. A Boston his
torlan OF the day called II a disgrace
ful mob.
During Clevelcuds second admins
tration, some OF his most enthusl
Jastlc admirers got so intoxicated In
4 bar In the capital that prohibitlo
I sentiment got its FIRST start in Wasl
ingon. A movement was started
drive King RUM from the Caplt
Building. For years the movemel
made little or no progress. As pre-
sure grew more determined the Hou.
took the adopting resolutions whlc
by agreement would be held up by "a
Senate.
But about a decade ago the Senat
got beyond control Of the leaders an
out from the Capitol went liquor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
AT THE QUEEN.

A special treat for the many ad-
mirers OF Douglas Fairbanks In his
newest artcraft picture. "The Man
From Painted Post" in which the
star begins a four days engagement
at the Queen Theatre today. The
script for this photoplay was written
by Douglas himself and Is based On
Jackson Gregory's recent magazine
story. silver Slippers" In the role
OF Fancy Jim Sherwood. the immacu
late dude. who wipes out a powerful
gang Of cattle rustlers. the smiling
star offers a characterization tina
Will meet with popular favor amonl
patrons OF clean pictures.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
nv BIDDY BYE.

Most OF us believe that gossip is an
unmixed evil, an abomination In the
eyes OF the righteous pale gray sin
in which we all indulge, deeply re-
penting in private and loudly denying
in public.
wise and good woman, a social
worker OF national fame, declares that
even gossip may have a patriotic mis-
sion. Good gossip IS the best soolsi
and political instrument IN the hanus
Of women. It Is the tool Tor creating
that most powerful OF social levers
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

juror because he claimed he (Roach)
was responsible for an Indictment
being found against his trother,
Harry Vineyard charging him with
having more than one quart of liquor
in his possession. The defendant was
held under $3.50 bail for County Court
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
AT TIE VICTORIA.

''The Tar Heel Warrior the play
OF the South, with Walt Whitman in
the leading role. now shown at the
Victoria Theatre, attracted much
favorable comment among the Wiz
mington movie" fans as we'll as the
local photoply critics. It is a play
picturing life in the South as com
pared with that OF the northern
metropolitan cities.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

There Is no public place OF amuse
ment where you can enjoy the Hal
lowe'en spirit better than by attend
ing the grand masque carnival AZ
Dawson's Queen de Dance. All the
masQueraders are sure 10 be IN az
tendance. as there are cash prize
for the most original and comic
makeup. Come up, enjoy the dance
and indulge in the fun
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
QUICK CONSUMPTION

If the phIegm floats on water
pin your faith to BRAZILIAN
BALM. Not only take tbut be
sure to rub il hot on chest every
night. Same treatment for old
coughs and bronchitis. Mar
cOticS mean death.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

ny me % scTatCh and IT
ritate my face, and they
also caused loss Of sleep.
I tried all kinds Of salves
and soaps but they did not
help me any, and ! had
the trouble for over eight
months and a half. Then
I used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and | used three
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

and it has made me a we'll woman aud
we have a lovely baby girl. We cannot
praise Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough, and hope this let
ter will lead other suffering women to
try it. - Mrs. BENJAMIN F. BLAKE,
RID. No. 8, Box p, Madison, Wis.
There must be more than hundred
thousand women in this country who,
like Mrs. Blake, have proven what Won
ders Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound can do for weak and ailing
women. Try it and see for yourself
All women are invited to write for
free and helpful advice to Lydia L.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confdentiaD
Lynn, Mass.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
AT THE GARRIcK

"The Modiste Shop" which is be-
ing given at the Garriclx Theatre this
week ty administrations, Inc, anf
company OF clever people. is max
ing q big hit. Jack Sidney and MS
Belle Townley who are featured ar
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
CLOSING ELOISE."

Losing Elolse." which has made
such a hit at the Playhouse will con
clude its Wilmington engagement this
evening. it Is one OF the most de-
lightful offerings which has been
made at the Playhouse this season
and those who miss 1t will miss a
treat. It is interesting in every way
and different from most az the at
fractions which have been offered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

a village inn near here directly above
the name Of her former sweetheart.
He withdrew the suit when she
proved year had elapsed between
the writing of the two names, the
innkeeper admitting he had had no
guests in the meantime.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

People will do we'll TO use the Want
Ads for the advertising Of homes to
rent and houses 10 sell. All interests
Of the home will be well taken care OF
through the Want Ads.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
TERRIBLY
SICK WOMAN
Surgical Operation Thought
Necessary, but Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound Saved Her.
Madison, Wis.-'T was a terribly sick
woman for over three wears. / suffered

with terrible pains
in my back and was
about to have an op-
Grafton when a
friend said to me,
Before having that
operation just try
Lydia +. Pinkham's
We ge ia Bile Com
pound So l let
the operation wait,
an d my husband
bought me the Veg
~ table Command
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

exceptionally good singers and
dancers. while their comedy work Is
also excellent There are seven
charming girls in the company. who
sing. dance and wear fine clothes.
AS the scene Is laid in a millinery
shop. and as hats form a feature OF
the Offering, It Is correctly styled a
millinery musical episode. The lyrics
and music are by Leo Edwards and
Nat Osborne.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
VIEYARD ACCUSED OF
ABUSING Grand juror
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

DOVER. Oot- D1.-Allen l.. v i'm
yard. of Milford was given a hearing
Yesterday afternoon before Magistrate
Wood, of Dover on a charge of using
abusive language toward George b..
Roach a member of Kent County
Grand Jury from Milford hundred. 1t
was alleged that Vinyard abused the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

This coming week the Want Ads will
be favored by good planetary condl-
4ions for all lines Of business. A Want
I'D inserted calling attention to the
renflng OF apartments viii receive
many ansMers
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
HrSRANn Is HASTY.

EASTON, Md, Oct. 31.-Fred Bar
ton sued his wife for divorce when
he found her name on the register Of
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
3 Cakes CutiCura Soap
and2BOxesOfOintment
Healed PimpIeS on Face

big red and hard pimples began all
over my face. They came 10 head
and we're scattered. They burned caus-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET

Laird and Company, dupont Building.
furnish the following quotations on
local securities
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
.FTHE THIRTEENTH CHAIR."

"The 18th Chair" which has been
one OF the most successful plays ever
seen on the American stage. will be
az the Playhouse. on November 8. Q and
TO- The company includes Margaret
Wycherly and several others who are
almost as well known and will be one
OF the strongest organizations seen at
the Playhouse this season. 10 is an at
traction which is in every way out Of
the ordinary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
BARBARA

Tomorrow Wilmington is 70 be
the scene OF the first presentation
on any stage OF Barbara" the new
play I'm which Miss Marie Doro is to
appear at the Playhouse under di'
rection of Arthur Hopkins. The play
Is today having its dress rehearsal
at the Plymouth theatre in New York
Mr. Hopkins new theatre on Forty
nth street just west OF Broadway
preparatory to its Wilmington tn
gaEement OF three days.
Miss Doro has been absent from
the stage for three years. awaiting a
suitable play to lure her back. The
story goes that when Mr.. Hopkins
read the manuscript OF Barbara
by Miss Florence Lincoln, he immedi-
ately thought OF Miss Doro and SEM
the play TO her to read After read
ing il, Miss Doro could scarcely wal
for the play TO be put into rehearsal
so enthusiastic was she over the pos
sibilities OF the title role
Since the arst rehearsal Mr.. Hor
, kins has been obliged TO cope wit
many wartime vicissltudes. AZ lea'
ID tnrco memDeIS Oh lnt ollbAhdl VS.
i he soiactod. we're called into TN
4 national service and Il was nece
i sary TO MI their places with men
q types suitable TO the roles they ho
! filled How important q point tn
Z selection Of types is 10 Mr.. Hopkir
will be understood by anyone VIII
remembers how natural the persona
ities OF all OF Mr.. Hopkins player
seem to ut into their play roles.
In addition 10 these hsndrancei
Miss Doro has been of course II
constant demand for special Lihert
Loan campaigns or relief benefits
wherein her attractiveness has viey
with her patriotism in interestln
public subscription And Miss Dor
could not be. substituted easily il
rehearsal. Nevertheless, Mr. Hopkin
has successfully overcome all din
culties in his preparations for tn
opening in Wilmington which IS L
have the honor OF welcoming Mis-
Doro back TO the stage ON Thursday
'THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1917-08-15
TEMPERANCE NOTES
tby the National N-o-asn's Ca-ts-
tan Temperate Cnlaal
BOOMERANG ARGUMENTS

Replying In public debate ~ the
liquor mans argument fcr c"r--erlss, a.
tion. lI-. Clarence True Wilson said
Suppose We gran. that they tthr
United States and the liquor s-llerp
are partners. Suppose TWO thieves Are
in business 10 TUa One ot them hits
the ,rail' and gives W robbery end
crime. Would you say The other thief
has cas-. for damages for injury to
his business by the conversion of his
partner! , 4.-~
when we STOPPED piracy On the
l!Eh seas did We compensate the
pirate: When we stopi~-d lotteries, t!i
we compensate those who conducted
,hem1 Have we compensated dealers
In dope whose business vas destroyed
~ the HarvtEa arti- -
Another point made m,Na Of by DOC
tor Wilson's orY.,aens VAS tina, the
first year after rro,ihicon went into
effect In Wes, Virginia the governor
OF the state bad to appeal 70 the lc.-is-
!sture for additional tax f1easu 10
make up for tie loss In revenue from
liquor. And In the second year" Doc
tor Wilson replied Yves, Virginia
swep, her state deb, OF the map. To-
day She stands srno.4s the leading
states o! tire Cnion in the amount of
surplus IN her treasury"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1917-08-15

Congress now has given ,ht
PRECEDENT the food control Law
ho dem anded, which also gives
him tho power OF regulating sh,
the cost OF coal and feeds. and
his friend Mr.. Hoover 10 pivcr
authority TO apply these ssu
regulations. Wc have all along
been inclined to support this poi
ley and hope to see IL worked su,
immediately for the benefi. OF
those for whom II Is osten sib,y
tntcndcd--the gene, al consum
ers. Anything else would make
il a farce. viii the Pres iden.
have the atrenGth to oppose the
profteering interests that have
have 30 far 10 "A de the war the op.
por.unity TOR robbina the p q blies
IL he has. and uses it, it Will de.
tnand from him A radical revers.
al OF form. Wo await with In.
t0rest. therefore, the operation
of the new law.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1917-08-15

See New York with her skyscrap-
ers that lus, for the esssssas like The
Tower ot RaAei: Niagara rsrtnx Ia
ex,ll,at!on and shining n the crisp
winter sun.ish; through . veIl ce ais-
rsond Gust: the Pacific pounding ea
the go,d~a satl3> ot Cztttcssaia: f1tts-
hurch with her furnaces Esar.nS ~
nigh, against the April rain clouds !:
the Mississippi. mighty n the ,sssh,-
hes; O! Isssx, sarxsrsE fsss sssery south.
ern villages. where II Sunday ssse-ts-
,ns the charcA ssrs!s stir .he heart To
vague. sweet kssAx.sxs: New ttrscas,s
with Canal s,rv~t gay - Saturday
night and the ssssaassehs shinasacrtae
On the white excsrSsea s~ssss t-rx.stc
the ~vcr: Naektnses' while fort ea
the hilltop and the whssf~e u the
Michigan pine ~s~sas: esa CtsarleS,osa.
the clock as II. N!easss's casatnx the
hours alSoal the ehaNA,ard: Esstaa
and l<Ainxsan and C,sss~s.d where Al
every turn there Il 4 sokea os the
pride tAat esnnes die: West Poans
when the sunset gun eeaess frsssss the
hills and the fax e>sSnes down.
CAafies Phelps SssshiaS Ia Traysa