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Evening journal., 1918-08-20
SEWING MACHINES.

CEwING MACHINES-.Oc WEEK
- White, Standard and Golden Star, S23
up Machine parts. repairs. Hemstitching
Phone 1878 ROckefeiler's. No. PA West
Seventh S. feb9-1yr.
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D-CoMPETENT FILE CLERK.
w Address F-67, Evening Journal Office.
aug15-6t
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1Qo7 POPLAR ST, O. ROOMS AND
AOcs bath. Address S-22. Evenlns
Journal Office. Jy24-im.
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WANTED-BLAc FOR CoUN-
" try town Apply W. /. David,
smyrna Del aug2O-6t.
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HELP wANTEp--rEMALE.

VxrANTED-ASsISTA COOK. APPLY
w Housekeeper. Delaware HospltAi.
aug16-tf
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HELP wANTEp-MALE.

WANTED-cHAuFFEUR. soe SIXTH
w Ave. aug20-2t
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
Save YOUR HAIR
And BEAUTIFY IT
With 'DAXDERINE'
spend a Few Cents! Dandruff Disap-
pears and Hair Stops Com
inc Out.
Try This. Hair Gets Beautiful Wavy
and Thick in Few
Moments.

II you care for heavy hair. that
glistens with beauty and Is radiant
with life; has an incompatible soft
ness and is fluffy and lustrous, try DAN
derlne.
Just one application doubles the
beauty OF your hair. besides it immedl-
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healthy hair II YOU have dandrun. This
destructive scurf robs the hair OF its
lustre, It's strength and It's very life,
and II not overcome II produces a fe-
verishness and itching Of the scalp;
the hair roots famish, loosen and die;
then the hair falls out fast.
II your hair has been neglected and
is thin. faded, dry, scraggy or too
oily. set a small bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderlne at any drug store or toilet
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you ever made.
We sincerely believe, regardless Of
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desire soft, lustrous, beautiful hair and
lots Of it-no dandrufi-no itching scalp
and no more falling hair-you must use
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why not now?
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
NEW FREIGHT MARK
IS SET BY PENNSY
216,57O,724 Passengers
Are Carried During Year;
Earnings Go Up
WAR PLAYS BIG PART
IN NEW ACTIVITIES

The Pennsylvania Railroad. in 1917
carried 60 per cent. more freight than
was carried by an the railroads Of
Great Britain. Ireland ana France COM
binod In any year before the war. Is a
statement IN the seventy-frst annual
report Of that company, issued for
publication today.
The service performed was cquiva-
lent 60 carrying one ton Of freight
.s,I49.320.5h miles and one passen-
ger 5.S29, ,O3995i miles both far exceed
ng the rec0 ds of any previous year
For the first time In the history Of the
system the number OF passengers
passed the 200,O00.000 mark. the actual
number ansported during the year
being 2i6.57072i. an increase OF 2i,-
i29SiS over the record OF 1916.
A new high record in gross earnings
showed total income Of s255,0e3, ,iQi, a
gain Of s2l.Sii.06i over 1915. Duo 10
expenses arising from the war, in hish-
er costs Of materials and labor this
gain IN gross income was Offset by
higher operating costs. tho report says
with the result that net income wa'
s39. .2si $50. or si2,9939i0 less than ID
1916. 70 is stated that it took nearl,
oighty-three cents out OF every dollar
4 to pay transportation expenses an'
taxes. also a new high record
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
SENATOR SALISBURY
TELLS OF CANDIDACY

senator Willard Salisbury is sending
ont formal announcements Of his can
dldacy for reelection as senator TO
well known Democrats throughout the
state. The announcement is typcwrit-
ten on paper bearing the imprint Of the
United states senate, onlce OF the
president pro tempore, Willard sauls-
bury. Senator from Delaware" The
formal announcement reads:
Dear Sir;-Just lve years ago today.
was sworn in as United States Sena-
tor from Delaware. During these event
ful years 10 the best Of my ability
have performed the duties my State en-
trusted 90 me.
My successor is 20 be chosen In a
few months by the people OF Delaware
aud this seems an appropriate date 90
say that ] shall ask the members or
my party 10 express their appreciation
or disapproval OF my course since
have been In the public service by an
nOuncing myself as a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Senator,
which ] would not do II ] did not think
I could be elected.
no five years during our country
I history have required more real worl
/ OF a United states senator. Practi
cally the only vacation6l have had dur
ing these I've years has been devoted
by me 90 travelling In the Far East
hoping thus 20 acquaint myself Will
important questions In which ou
country is vitally interested and in tn
determination Of which I am in som
/ measure personally responsible by rea
son OF my position on the Senate Com
miitee on Foreign Relations.
My colleagues have doubtless honor
ed me beyond my just deserts but car
assure you that my pleasure lin sucl
cases has been more than doubled be
cause a Delawarean has received thes
honOrs. I think 7 mav -~. Z .t.- t.o.-.
ed so hard for myself as / have 10
my state and country during the Nv
years I have been in Washington.
shall be very glad 10 have your sup
port for both the nomination and elec
tion and Will appreciate an expression
from you as 70 your attitude and feel
ings on the subject
Yours very truly.
WILLARD SALISBURY.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
FINDS RELIANCE
co. WELL EQUIPPED

The following report, submitted by a
committee Of tho court. composed Of
Robert NJ. Burns. James G. Shaw and
Benjamin p Groves, was submitted TO
the Levy Court today:
we. your committee. appointed 10
take up the communication OF the Re-
lance Fire Company, beg leave TO re-
port that said fire company Is equipped
as well. II not better. than any FIRE
company in the city having two tractor
and ono horse-drawn engine
That in apportionment OF the yari-
Gus flre companies that 70 was the sense
Of the Levy Court 90 engage companies
as near the rural districts as possible
which follows:
"Brandywlne, Twenty-nfth and Mar
ket streets; Water Witch. Gllpin avenue
and Scott street. Union, Third anC
Union streets. Fame Hose. Second 0nC
Shiploy streets; Liberty, a and HealC
streets and New Castle avenue; Will
/ the Aetna. OF Newark; Goodwill. o'
New Castle; Minquas. OF Newport. anC
the company at Middleiown; thus GOV
erlng rural districts as nearly as posi-
BILE and using an appropriations"
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
KEYSTONE BOYS HAVE
SOME WRESTLING CARD

The keystone Field Club VIII hold an
an-star wrestling show on Thursday
evening at the club rooms. No. 20i East
Fourth street Four star bouts. an TO
fnlsh, will be put on. The bill Will
be the best ever put on at the cluh
arena In the wind-up. the fans Will
have an opportunity OF witnessing two
OF the strongest men ever watched by
the club, namely Mike Costelakes,
otherwise known as Mike. the Greek
Elephant and Lew Bclky OF Detroit
who is employed at one OF tho local
shipyards Tho Elephant weighs in az
206 pounds. while Belky tips The scales
az 100 pounds, Tho bouts should be a
thriller.
In the semi-wlnd-up. Bin Jennings
will take on spike Hayden, OF Newport
Hayden is a great boy and should make
Jennings so some 90 win.
The second bout OF the evening Will
bring together Bill Virgins, the ever
ready Smoky Joe slnko OF the Key
stone Club. This bout was made only
after the club committee did some
strenuous talking.
The opening bout VIII Drlng togetnel
Charley Kid solomon, Of this city. anC
Wan stroh, the i20-pound champion o
/ Delaware. The Kid is a. great littll
wrestler and the state Is liable 10 havl
new champion when The bout &.
over.
In addition 20 thc wrestling On,
7 Ayers Brothers will show the fans som
new acr0batic work.
lsadorc Kell will referee AN thl
+ wrestling bouts which viii start a
$50 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
TVInFNCF WAS LArNNC.

Joshua Minor an aged Negro. EN-
ployed as ianitor 81 School No q. was
before Municipal Court todly 20 answer
% the charge of receiving stolen goods
and was dismissed by Judre Finger for
lack Of evidence Leroy lumpson and
Walter Brown. Negroes, VINO were held
for trial several days ago on the charge
of the larceny OF i've chickens allegedly
carrying the chickens away In a crate
from Fifth and Scott streets last De-
cember. told the court today that they
gave Minor two of the chickens as a
brihe 20 keep secret The feet that the
fowls had been stolen The defendant
told the court that he found the empty
crate In the school yard Many wit
nesses testified 20 the aged mans good
character J. Frank Ban appeared for
the defendant.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
WIFE CAN'T COLLECT
LOAN FROM ESTATE

Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis today
gave a decision in the case Of Emma A..
Spruance VS.. the Equitable Trust Com
pany. executor Of the estate Of the late
James Harvey Spruance. The bill in
equity was brought by Mrs. Spruance
10 have the executor OF the estate OF
her deceased husband repay 10 her Ger
tain sums Of money alleged TO be due
her on account OF loans made by her
10 her husband Franklin ". Brockson
represented the complainant and Hugh
NJ. Morris the defendant Chancellor
Curtis gave the following decision
In the purchase Of two houses with
his wifes money. Or. Spruance acted
as agent for his wife, and his estate is.
therefore, accountable 70 her for the
money so used and the rents thereof.
7 also find that payment to him by her
Of two sums Of her money, with no
entry thereof made, or circumstances
shown concerning the transaction or
the use made thereof by him, does not
show a loan by her TO him. or raise
an equitable assumpsion to return this
10 her. and she Is not entitled 10 re-
payment thereof from his estate.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
DELAWARE KIDDIES
WIN CAGE GAMES

NEWARK, Del, March 5.-The fresh
men and unlor classes made a clean
sweep Of the opening games Of the
Delaware College interclass basketball
championship series here yesterday
afternoon, freshnep smothering sopho-
mores 23-s and the Juniors walloping
the seniors 20 10 8.
Neither the freshmen or juniors had
little trouble winning. as the scores ind.-
cate. Both the sophomores and SEN
iors were ouiclassed. The freshmen
after establishing a comfortable num-
Der Of substitutes.
The next games Of the series will be
played Wednesday afternoon. when .he
students will be- given q real line on
the possible champions. The freshmen
Will meet the juniors and the seniors
viii clash with the sophomores
Freshmen
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
HTGHLETS BLACKBALL
THREE HIGH SCHOOLS

AZ the FIRST meeting OF The term Of
the Wilmington High school Athletic
Association yesterday afternoon. ath-
letic relations with three high schools
were severed. Dover High school,
Bridgeton High School and Ken
nett Square High school are
the teams that will no longer hold a
place on local high school schedule.
Relations were severed With Dover
on account OF the treatment received
by the basketball team IN a recent
game PLAYED at Dover; kcnnelt square
was cut on account OF a cancellation
during the football season, which
broke a contract for a game which had
stood for almost a year. kennett play
ing another team on the date. Bridge
ton was crossed OF High Schools sport
list because Of two cancellations Tor
games during the football season. the
last one leaving the Highlets in bad
straits for a r3me on Thanksgiving
ua- Media may also lie cut later on
account OF cancelling q return game
with the basketball team.
The new officers are: John De Luca,
president; Norbert Fell, vice-president
Gilbert Chambers. secret lry. and Gray
Carter, student treasurer
Only one more game = mains on the
High school basketball schedule, due
10 the cancellation Of Media. which
was booked for a game re tomorrow.
The speedy Temple Pre- i've. which
has been setting a hot pa e, will be met
on a home floor. most likely at the
Friends School. Friday az ernoon IN the
last game OF the season.
Baseball practice vii be started
soon. and % is likely that the battery
candidates viii be called ont within a
day or two.
Coach Field expects 20 issue q call
for track candidates during this week.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
LEVY COIRT ROUTINE.

AZ the meeting Of the New Castle
County Levy Court. today, the clerk Of
the court was directed 10 info m Dr..
Corliss. Of Frederica, who Is interested
IN property near two mill dams near
Middletovn. that the court is about
ready 70 advertise for bids 10 have the
dams repaired. The dams were washed
out sometime ago by high waters.
Assistant County Engineer Gruhb
and Levy Court members Foreacre and
Groves were Instructed TO go 20 Wasr-
.ngton and take up the question with
tho National Hl-hway Commission oi
having the embargo on stone and
gravel removed so that stone and gravel
may be moved over the railrosds "a
different parts Of the county for road
repair purposes.
A motion was passed authorizing the
expenditure Of $50 10 repair part OF
the Philadelphia Pike.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
SOLDIERS TOBACCO
FUND NOW OVER $1,000

The following contributions to the
Our Boys In France Tobacco Fund are
acknowledged.
Previously acknowledged ......s3is22o
Mrs Walter J. Reardon. 2506
Van Buren et................. iuO
Eugene Hardesty. 1908 Madison 100
r. J. Cheney, Rlverview and
Willard ....................... 100
Harry r. Joslyn, Jr, 400 Ford
hlu-. .t.s.s.......... ..ststts AiV'
Herbert Andrews. 1914 W. i0th
~. .............----t..+ iuV
Frank u Escott, 1910 ". ith 81. 100
Z. +. Higgins a Co., si3 Tatnall
~. ..-....s--..-.+t--+ +.t..t-.ss lVV
William Slaniar 20p, and llar-
ris0n cts. ......... ......-...-. iW
Smith q Sircvig, Delaware Ave-
and Adams So. ..-............. tOO
Total 20 daie..................s32 .s32Oi 2
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
OVERCOME BY GAS,
WOMAN FOUND DEAD

Detecting an odor OF Illuminating gas
this morning occupants OF the apart
ment.house. No. ss5k King street. went
10 the door OF the apartment OF Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel C.. Harkins. and open
ing it stumbled across the body Of Mrs
Harkins. From the position OF the
body 20 was thought she had been try
ing 10 reach a window nearby when She
fell. The fumes were escaping from an
open jet which relatives think was
turned on accidentally
The police went TO the house with a
pulmotor but Mrs Harkins could not
be revived. She was 81 years Of age
and is survived by her husband and one
son. Samuel Harklns. The husband. Is
employed at Carney's Point.
Factory workers. carpenters and all
classes OF dairy labor should seek en-
, ployment through the Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
COW CASE IGNORED.

In Municipal Court today Assistant
CITY solicitor Malloy entered a nolle
prosequi In the case OF John T Hous
ton. Negro. from the state Of Georgia
A warrant arrived here from the Geor-
Sian authorities several days ago,
charging the defendant with dispos-
Ing OF mortgaged property contrary to
law The property 10 question proved
TO be a COW and Mr.. Mslloy told the
court there was no Delaware law TO
cover the case FOR extraditlon Of the
prisoner.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
SALZEDO CHARMS ALL
With HIS MAGIC HARP
soloist, Recently Out Of
Trenches, Delights Play
house Audience
FRENCH PROGRAM BY
PHILA. ORCHESTRA

Carlos salzedo, the eminent harplst,
was given an ovation by the audience
al the Philadelphia orcnestra concert
last night such as few soloists have re-
celved from Wilmington audiences. The
Playhouse was in so great a storm OF
applause that Dr. Stokowski broke his
rule Of mo cncores," and Joined with
the audience in asking for an additional
selection. Salzedo responded with a
composition Of his own, entitled. New
Thought" played without accompani-
ment. His numbers with tho orchos-
ira accompanying, were two dances.
sacred" and "profane" by Debussy, and
an introduction" and Allegro" for
harp and orchestra. written by Maurice
Ravel
The famous harpists playing is char
acterized by an exquisite delcacy, the
tones diminishing 10 an ethereal sweet
ness scarcely above a whisper. He has
fascinating way Of playing a sedato
quiet melody with ono hand, while bis
other hand performs al sorts Of ripply
and trilly things az a mischievous, cltlr
accompaniment A chromstlc swcel
~
folyowed by the other hand In a fairy
like. scarcely audible echo, was anoth
er charming effect.
Salzedo gave the audience a revela
tlon Of the possibilities Of his beautl'
ful instrument, as he interNNove or con
trssted its manifold voices with an
imaginative variety Of effect that gavl
richness and beauty. AZ times the or
chestral accompaniment was markedl
too heavy, taking away from the en-
ioyment Of some Of the harpists mos
delicate passages.
Salzedo is an unaffected, quiet man
without msnnerisms. The fact that h.
had fought in the French army adde'
interest 10 his appearance at the con
cert.
Wilmington had a chance to see IN
Philadelphia Orchestra at play, las
night There was not a heavy passagt
not note Of psthos. not a hint Of any
thing grim or sombre I'm the entire pro
gram. Even the romance struck ~
depths or passion The music wa
lieht and gay, full Of tuneful. charm
Ing measures. immensely cheerful
throughout, and sometimes mischieN
ously elnn Sometimes the merrimer
grew bo.sarous. as In the closing car
nlval, but SC never forgot TO be grace
fuI and artistic.
The Camille Saint-Saens symptom
No. . in A Minor opened the Frenc
program. Tho symphony Is short, bt
rarely charming. and was given a scr
sitive Interpretation by Dr. Stokowski
The three beautiful little melodif
from "Cephsle and Procris,' by Gretr
were delectably performed.
The program closed with the highe
festive Roman Carnival a. Berlio
flowery. melodlous. and noisy. but
good, lively ending 20 a gentle, Frenc
program.
Khaki and navy blue were sprinkle
noticeably through the audience. Fif
soldiers. and about as many sailors, h'
benefited by the Request Of the loc
committee that season ticket-holdei
not using seats should turn their tic
cts over 20 soldiers and sailors for. q
evening
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
AMAII MEIGs, nEPoRT.

The Board of Harbor Commissioners
met this morning The board is await
ing the repor, OF John r. Melgs before
80 can prepare IT'S report for City Coun-
Gill; ACCORDING 10 agreement the Meigs
report went lrst % City Council and
the Chamber Il Commerce and Il has not
yet been sent 70 the Harbor Commis-
sioners. The report Of the Harbor
Commissioner regarding the proposed
development { the water front Will be
based upon lie reports Of John r.
Meigs and Of J &. II. Richardson, the 1rst
giving the sii lation from an engineer
ing viewpoint; and the last from the in
dustrial angle
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
ALTOS STUCK IN MUD.

The heavy rain last night coupled
with the thawing OF the ground caused
three automobiles to become stalled in
the miro along the Philadelphia pike
near the William dupont estate this
morning. One large truck was loaded
with flour. while another one carrying
furniture from Newark. \. j., was
stuck 10 the hubs.
40 noon workmen were engaged In
digging the machines out OF the mire.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
NO SHORT WEIGHT
BREAD in DELAWARE

That the Federal food administrator
has issued 10 ruling restricting the
weight Of ioaf Of bread 10 - or ii
ounces and that 10 is not probable that
such an edici will be issued has been
learned by Deputy Attorney General
Percy Warren Green through on inyes-
tigation Of the supposed order.
It has dev, loped that the reported
order was rely a suggestion.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
U. S. WON'T SUPPORT
JAP MOVE in SIBERIA

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, March 5.-lf Japan
send an expedltionary force into Rus
sia she will do so without the approval
Of the United States Government.
Tue United Press Is able 10 state on
highest authority that the delicate
question facing President Wilson and
his cabinet this afternoon is whether or
not TO protest against the Japanese pro-
posal--if so how strongly.
The United states will not support
q japanese expedition, however, which
under the surface in Wsshingtin, Is re-
gsrded as a dangerous move in view
Of the democratic ideals set forth by
the Allies.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
SALOON KEEPERS
ASSAILANT FINED

Joseph Nickfee, charged before Mu-
uicipal Court today with assault and
battery on Nicholas Caruso a saloon
keeper at Front and shipley streets,
was flned 500 and costs, and in de-
fault Of payment, 10 serve three
months in the workhouse
Caruso told the court that the de-
fendant entered his saloon and after
getting into an argument with him
threw glasses and struck him on the
head. Caruso's face was hidden behind
bandages
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
TREATFD AT HOSPITALS

Among those treated at the Delaware
Hospital today were:
z. z. Tingle, injured hand.
David Reynolds, injured finger.
John Crolli, fractured arm.
Among those treated at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital were:
Walter z Potter. injured hand.
Mitchell Darlv. steel In eve
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
REAL BARGAINS FOR ALL
AT DOLLAR DAY" SALES

Tomorrow viii be Dollar Day"
Thousands Of one dollar bargains will
be displayed by local merchants for the
benent OF shoppers from local and
rural districts. The money saving at
fractions Of the Dollar Day last fan
still are numbered by those Of men and
women who took advantage OF iis bar
gain Offering opportunities.
The offerings that viii be made In
this city tomorrow by members OF the
mercantile section OF the Chamber OF
Commerce will surpass In many re-
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
THOMAS FAILS TO
APPEAR In COURT

Robert T. Thomas, indicted by the
rrand Jury az the last session Of the
Court Of General Sessions OF Sussex
county. on a charge Of defraudlne,
failed 10 appear at Georgetown 90
answer the charge yesterday as he had
promised at a hearing in Washington,
d. c.. last week, after the Delaware
authorities had applied for his extra
dition.
The defendant resisted extradition IN
Washington. His hearing WAS set for
last Monday, but at that time he
promised Deputy Attorney-General p.
Warren Green that he would present
himself In Georgetown yesterday.
Unless Thomas appears tomorrow
the State win continue its proceedings
in Washington for his return here
Evening journal., 1918-03-05

spects those made on similar occasions
In The last four years.
The storekeepers have been preparing
for Dollar Day for some weeks. and
much Is expected from aud by them.
Many surprises are In store for the
shoppers who are expected to be out IN
force tomorrow and take advantage OF
this seml-annual bargain opportunity
10 lis fun extent Not only for VIII
mingtonians win 70 be a day OF big
bargains, but for the people OF Della
ware. Maryland and Tor the Peninsula
as we'll
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
IN M rnlled Press
NAME COMMITTEE TO
PLAN COMMENCEMENT

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Del, March Sat the
meeting OF Delaware College trustees
today a question arose as TO whether
commencement exercises or The Wom-
ans College should be held Jointly with
or separate from the Delaware College
commencement exercises.
The subject was referred to a COM
mlttee comprising Chancellor c. NJ. Cur
iis. II. Rodney sharp and s. H. Mes
sick. who will decide.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
d. ENLIsTMENT T0pAY.

Sergeant Green. Tn charge OF tho
army recruiting station, at No. so8
Market street. has received orders from
the military authorities at Washington
90 discontinue the enlistment or colored
men for The cavalry section OF the
United States Army Colored applicants
will still be received tor the stevedore
regiment as heretofore.
William Lemon Negro. was accept
cd at The army recruiting station for
the steved0re regiment and sent 10
Newport News today.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
NAME y. NO CoMlnsTON.

Resident Ju sc Herbert L. Rice TO-
day appointed a commission TO review
the damages sTarded by the condemna-
ton commlssi' IN connection with the
proposed widening OF Thlrty-third
street, betweei Washington and Market
streets. Prol srty owners protested
against the dar ages awarded. The COM
mission. John H.
nall. Joseph s. Hamilton, Couruand c
Pierson and Alfred Warner. Jr.. will
make a return Of their findings by
March %.
Evening journal., 1918-03-05
FOUR PER CENT. ON
HERCULES COMMON

Directors Of the Hercules Powder
Company this morning declared a regi-
lar quarterly dividend OF per cent. on
the common stock, and an extra dlvi-
dend OF 2 per cent. on the common
stock, payable March 25 20 stockholders
OF record March 49,