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Evening journal., 1918-10-30
SMYRNA KEEPS BAN
ON FOR THIS WEEK

SMYRNA Del, oct. 30-As a precau-
tion against any further spread Of in
auenza the Smyrna Board Of Health
ordered the churches not opened last
Sunday. The schools will remain closed 4,
this week. The order OF the board also
prohibits Halloween celebrated either
in the houses or on the street.
Donald Morris Cloak, Of Philadelphia
who is well known in Smyrna, was
married in Philadelphia last Saturday,
TO Miss Virginia Palmer Darden, Of that
city
Chaplain George C.. Williams. Of Camp
Meade. was home last week on a short
furlough. .
Gardner Beckett, Of Nashville, Tenn,
spent sunday here with his mother,
Mrs. Joseph l.. Beckett.
Dr. A.. Lee Clifton. L. :. Navy, spent
the weekend in Smyrna with his par,
ents.
Mrs. C.. Leland HarmOnson, OF Smyrna,
has returned home from an extended.
visit in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Hillary Oliver. employed at Hog
Island. was at his home on Sunday. .
Mr.. and Mrs Burton, Of Lewes. wers
guests on Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward G Walls, Of smyrna.
Miss Ethel ROthwell and her sister
Miss India Rothwell, Of Smyrna, ana =,
Harry Stephenson have returned from
an automobile trip to Penn Mar, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Smith. of Phila-
delphia, spent Sunday here with Mr.
Smiths mother, Mrs. Alfred Smith.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30

grams expressing good wishes and con-
gratulations were received from friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Levy from all parts OF
the United States.
Attending the reception last evening
were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse X. Baylis, Of
this city who have been married %
years II seemed rather unusual to have
present two couples that had been mar
ried each 30 years. Another unusual
feature Of the reception was the pres"
ence Of four generations, Mrs. Sarah
Mast. Mrs. Levy's mother), Mrs. Levy,
her daughter Mrs. A. Goberman, and her
son. Nathan GOberman.
Mr.. and Mrs, Levy are parents Of nine
children. all living They are Seeley n.
Levy. IOhnstOwn, Pa; Willard n Levy,
Altoona. Pa: 5. Lester Levy. in France /;
Mrs Simon Turk, Mrs Philip Schaul.
Mrs Harry Schwartz, Mrs. AdOlph Mar
kel. Mrs. a. GOberman and Miss Maie ~.
Levy. They also have twelve grand
children.
All the children were present last
evening except :. Lester Levy who is a
chief yeoman in the service over
thcre."N
Among those that attended from out
Of town were: Mrs Sarah Mast. Corey,
Pa. Mr. and Mrs. p. Schaul and stan
icy Schaul, Mrs. A. Tuck. Mr. and Mrs.
J. Marcus, all OF Ceatesville, Pa: Dr. and
Mrs f. Z. Abeles, New York; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Mast. Amsterdam, ~ y; Mr..
and Mrs. S. Turk, Philip Saft, Of Ches-
ter.
There were others present from At
lantic City and Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
nELAMARE CITY AFFAIRs.

Special to The Evening Journal
DELAWARE CITY, oct 3O.-Lieu-
tenant and Mrs. Samonisky Of Camp
Lee, Va, are spending a few days with
his parents.
Mrs. William r. Patterson, who was
operaied on Monday al the Delaware
Hospital for complications arising from
a second attack Of influenza, is in
fair way TO speedy recovery.
owing to the epidemic Of influenza in
town. the Century Club will not meet
on Friday afternoon. There will be a
meeting Of the executive board on Mon
day afternoon at the home Of the presl-
dent. Mrs. John Schunder.
Mrs. Mabel Jones Davidson, wife OF
Lee Davidson, died yesterday after an
illness Of several months, Of COM
plcation Of diseases.
Emmett O'Neill has returned to his po-
sition in Wilmington aftcr a months
illness.
Robert Peacock has moved into the
house on Clinton street formerly owned
and occupied by the late Matthew Big
ger.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Levy, No. 705
West street celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary last night by hold
ing a reception to which many friends
and relatives were invited. A family
dinner was given at their home on sun
day. October 80 TO mark the anniver-
sary date, but the public reception was
postponed until the Board OF Health
lifted the order in regard to all public
gatherings
About 200 relatives and friends called
at the Levy home last night and ex-
tended good wishes TO the bride and
groom Of so many years. A pleasing
feature OF last nights reception was
that second wedding ceremony was
performed by Rabbi Samuel A. .Rabin-
owiiz. Of the Temple Of Truth, Mrs.
Levy wearing her original wedding
gown. Although 30 years have past the
bride Of half a century looked most
fetching in her gown. II was Of MORE
antique silk trimmed in point lace Its
original color had been a delicate shade
Of gray but with the 30 years Of age,
has turned to a beautiful golden shade
Il is made with the old-fashiOned full
shirt and had been stiffened at the bot
tom with crinoline TO make il set out.
Il was fashioned at the back into a
polonaise trimming effect.
The bride and groom Of last night
were showered with rice and confetti
and were more than happy to think
the ceremony could be performed again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levy were the recipients
OF many beautiful golden gifts and guam
titles Of cut flowers. The flowers today
were sent TO the city hospitals. Tele-
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL NOTES

Sergeant VI. J. Magner, of the medical
corps stationed with the 18th Battalion,
10. 5. G.. at the Pennsylvania Railroad
barracks. is spending a short furlough
at his home in New York.
Mrs. Thomas 5. Doherty and Miss
Hannah A. Doherty are spending few
days in Atlantic City.
Miss Katherine Mealey has been
spending some time in New York.
Miss Theresa Bickta, Of No. 1919
Adams street. has returned to this city
after spending month at Atlantic
City.
Miss Mary Reynolds, who has been
spending two weeks at FELTON,, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thomsion have
returned home after a visit with re.a~
tives at Laurel.
Miss Elsie Baker, who has been visit
ing friends in this city. has returned
to her home at Cape Charles, Va.
Miss Katheryn Murray, an employe
Of the dupont Company, who has been
IN at her home at Norklyn. with the in
0uenza has returned to work.
W. X. Kicker, OF Wilmington is regis
tered at the Hotel Marseilles, New
York.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new CASTLE
Thomas D. Walls is Acct
dentally Shot by Bullet
from Sons Revolver
TOWN TAKES $203,70O
OF LIBERTY LOAN
specIaI 70 The Eyening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE. Oct. 3o.-Thomas D.
Walls, Of Sixth and Delaware streets,
employed as chief Of police at the
Bethlehem Loading Co., was accidently
shot by his son Leslie. mounted
guard Of the same company yesterday.
Mr.. Walls and son were conversing in
the office of the former when the son
wishing to take off his holster arose
from the chair in which he was seated.
In doing so the hOstler struck the edge
Of desk, the revolver falling out Of
the holster unto the floor. The con
tact caused the revolver to go Off the
bullet entering the leg Of Mr.. Walls.
AS the cOmpanys physician was alb
sent at the time Of the accident Mr..
Walls was hurried in the cOmpany's
ambulance tONthe Delaware Hospital.
Wilmington, The condition Of Mr.. Walls
Is not alarming
At the meeting Of the Mems Com
mittee Of the Fourth Liberty Loar, held
In the New Century Club Monday even
ing. the following summary Of sales
was reported:
Report Of captains. $4,000: Penn Sea
board steel Corporation. 1890: VII
mington Fibre Speciality Co.. Si2G5O:
American Manganese Steel Co. Plant B,
5ijO; American Manganese Steel Co,
Plant c, S25,i50; Piel Construction Co..
s6,330; p. r. r. men New Castle
hundred $500 Grand total. s203. 700.
The sprinklike weather today caused
those who are recovering from the in
nuenza and are able, TO spend most Of
the day outside. Those not so well
were seen sitting out on the porches or
steps.
Clarence Preston has received letter
from his brother, Wesley, who is a
member Of the 59th Pioneer Regiment
now "over there" Mr.. Preston is we'll
and wishes TO be remembered TO his
friends.
c. A. Pedrick. Of Philadelphia. was a
visitor here yesterday.
A valuable dog belonging TO Edward
Truitt was killed by trolley car yes
terday.
Mrs. Weldin Nining. Of East Third
street, has been notified Of the death Of
her sister-in-law. Mrs w. II. Spence. Of
Wilmington. Mrs. Spence was victim
Of the influenza.
NE plate rolling mill Of the Penn Sea
board Steel Corporation, expects to be-
gin operation in a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs James Smith. Of CLAYTON
street, have arrived home from a brief
visit with friends in Harrisburg and
Philadelphia
Miss Katherine Mcdaniel. of East
Second street. is in with a slight case
of influenza.
William McLain, Of the L. :. ". is
visiting friends in this city.
\ dog belonging to w. E. Early was
Killed by an automobile at Second and
Harmony streets yesterday.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
CIVILIANS SPEED
UP WAR MACHINE
Phila. Training Camp Asso.
Has 400 Applicants for
Commissions
DELAWAREANS
AFTER HONORS

More than 400 applicants for army
commissions are examined and passed
upon daily by the Military Training
Camps Association. There, quietly and
without ostentation. what military men
consider a great piece Of war work is
being carried out by group Of patri-
otic and self-effacing civilians.
Putting the round man into the
round hole" as one of the chiefs OF
the organization yesterday put it, is
the principal object Of the associa-
tions activities. Men Of draft age with
special ability are selected for com
missions in various branches or the
service. Il may be remembered this Is
me same organization that enabled the
War Department to furnish the officers
10 the first national army training
camps one year ago.
The association lately has developed
into a general staff clearing house for
nve States. Drafted men from Penn
sylvania. southern New Jersey, Della
ware. MARYLAND and Virginia are select
cd for the units back OF the lighting
army. such as the ordnance corps, the
signal corps. the sanitary corps, the
construction division and many OF the
other invaluable bodies OF men 'behlnd
the lines.
Future officers are sent to the various
training camps at the rate OF 1900 a
month. For the field artillery they are
sent To Camp Zachary Taylor. LOUIS
Vile: for coast and heavy artillery, 10
Fort Monroe, Virginia, and for the m
fantry. TO Camp Fremont Alameda Cal.
The association originally was or
ganized as a result Of private citizens
desire TO flnd good material to be COM
missioned in the army. In The eighteen
months OF its existence the organization
has handled $1,000 men with undisputed
success.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
LIEUTENANT DAVIS
Held UP ANDROBBED'
Seaford Officer May Lose.
Sight of Eye as Result
of Attack
BOYS FALLS AND
BREAKS COLLARBONE'
peciaI 10 The Evening journal.

Special TO The Evening journal.
SEAFORD, Oct. 30.-Word has been
received here Of the marriage at
Charleston. :. c.. on October %, to
Miss Eunice Anna McKoun, daughter
Of Or. and Mrs. William p. McKoun,,
formerly of Seaford, to Ensign Samuel
5. Fried
Hazelwood Spicer, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. II. Spicer formerly Of near Seaford,
was operated on last week at Staun-s
ton, Va, hospital for appendicitis.
Several Seaf0rd men have been or
dered to report at Georgetown today to
take the examination for military serv-
ice. Those who are /called include !.
Dallas Culver Jacob Moore and Jen-
uings GOrdy.
Oliver, the 5-year-old son Of Mr.. and,
Mrs. Oiser Wright, Sr., while playing
at his home, fell from his tricycle.,
breaking his collar bone.
Mrs. Edna Taylor Davis received
word today that her husband Lieuten-, d,
ant Luther A. Dsvis. Of the dental corps
at Camp Upton, New York, had been
the victim Of a hold-up while on duty /,
at the camp. He was on his way from
the camp to the hospital. when he was
held up and robbed. He was founds
later by small boys, who notified the
hospital authorities. He was picked
up unconscious and carried to the hos
pital, where it was necessary TO take
a number of stitches in the back Of his =,
head and nine stitches over his left
Eye. on regaining consciousness Lieu
tenant Davis said he was attacked by
two Negro privates. Lieutenant Davis
will loose the sight Of his left eye Mrs.
Davis is masking her home here withe
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. J. Taylor,
while. her husband is serving his coun-
try lieutenant Davis practiced his
profession at Delmar before enlisting.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
MASQUERADE PARTY.

A masquerade party was given by the
F. 5. q T.. Club. at its club house, on
the Delaware at Grubbs Landing, on
Monday. The dance hall and banquet
hall were artistically decorated for the
occasion. The evening was very much
enjoyed. Music was furnished by the
club orchestra. Edward Price, William
Smith, Jr., and Harvey Faber interested
with stunts. The club presented to
each of them wrist watch and a
rising vote Of thanks. Violin selections
were given by Israel Miller, 'ate Of
Keiths circuit Selections were sung
by Bernard Dane, Of Delaware COLLEGE.
accompanied by Miss Harriet Bcas0n
at the piano. Among those present
weer Sergeant Kiefer, Of Camp Meade,
and Corporal Hastings, OF Camp Dix.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
HINT FROM BEAUTY EXPERT

has had one of the most interesting
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thence dred into farming, in the great northwest
yfoundhm the old
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Evening journal., 1918-10-30

delighted that they were able to secure
Mrs. Speakman for this date
THE Efforts Of France and Her Sister
Republic. America, in War Work. will
be>ihe theme Of Mrs. Speakman's ad-
dress. This will be an open meeting,
and IL is urged that many friends OF
the club will attend, and have the op-
portunity of hearing this lecture.
The quarterly meeting Of the Inter
national Sunshine Society will not be
held until after November 6. on this
date a meeting OF the executive board
will be held at he home OF Mrs. Frank,
No. 206 West Twentieth street,
During the epidemic Of the influenza
the Sunshine Society aided many fami-
lies and brought much cheer and sunI
shine into numerous houses in this
city.
Soups were made in large quantities
and distributed at the Liberty Kitchen
the emergency hospitals and 10 indi-
vidual homes Ice cream, baked pears
and fruits Of al, kinds were also given
TO the hospitals and 10 those that we're
sick.
The Sunshine Society brought much
gladness to the homes where its mem
bers visited, and were always welcomed
visitors.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
SOLDIERS ROB LTEI-TF<,Nr

SEAFORD. Del, oct 30-News reach
ed here that Lieutenant Luther A. Davis
Of this town. and in the Dental Corps
at Camp Upton. n. Y, had been the
victim Of hold-up. He was on his
way to the hospital by a narrow strip
Of woods, when he was waylaid and
robbed by two colored privates. He
was found unconscious and carried to
the hospital, with bad wounds Of the
head The negroes have not been ap-
pretended The lieutenant's wife is re-
siding with her parents. He is the son
Of n. w. Davis. Of Salisbury.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30

The Red Cross Canteen. at No. 9O6
Market street, is asking for the dona-
tion OF a few articles which will make
a number Of Uncle Sans boys happy. Il
was thought that there were some
kind-hearted people IN Wilmington who
would perhaps like to contribute TO this
wonderful work that the canteen SER
vice is doing
The Fearless" mine sweeper,
which at one time was in this city for
repairs and is now stationed at Reho-
both Beach, is in need Of plain white
rags for cleaning guns, wash rags
soaps and candy
The Naval Base at Lewes, at which
place GOO men are stationed. Is in need
of some articles. NictrOla records and
needles playing cards and games OF
all kinds will be greatly appreciated
and gladly accepted
Contributions OF al kinds, whether
OF the articles mentioned or money. Will
help a whole LOT TO carry on the work
and keep the spirits OF the boys happy
There are now thirty-two soldiers az
the Holiday House recuperating from
influenza These men are from the
18th Battalion, stationed in this city
and at Pigeon Point. Through the ef-
forts of the Canteen Service these boys
were taken to the House on Monday,
and each day four members Of the SER
vice go out and look after their com
forts. The boys are to be the guests
OF the Holiday House for a week. This
unexpected pleasure came to the sol
diers through the efforts Of Mrs. Hen
dersOn Weir
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
Mrs. K. c. sTEARETT pIEs.

MIS-. Katherine C. Stearett, wife OF
the late William H. Stearett, died yes
terday at her residence, Pennsylvania
and Bayard avenues. The funeral serv-
ices will be held from her home on
Monday morning, with solemn re-
QUEEN mass az o'clock at St AIMS
Church. The interment Will be in the
Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
LIBERTY CLUB MEETING

A meeting Of the Girls Liberty CluD
will be held tomorrow night in the
Liberty Hail. 4 and New Castle avenue.
This will be the first meeting Of the
club since the quarantine was lifted.
Anyone wishing 10 join this vlub is in
vited TO be present Thursday night and
hand her name to NJ. y. Sauer, the sec
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
HEAR REGIsTRATIoN APPEALs.

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER. Del, Oct. 30.-Judge ". II.
Boyce Yesterday heard registration ap-
peals there being a large number from
both the Democratic and Republican
side Most of the cases heard were ap-
pealed on age and residence.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
Ar THE SAVOY

A tense love story is told in the neN
World Picture, THE Road to France
starring Carlyle Blackwell and Evelyn
Greeley The story is staged amid the
rushing activities OF big American
shipyard in war time. The fabricatng
OF great steel cargo carrier is shown
rom the time the keel is laid untn
me launching occurs The plot moves
swiftly and the whole production is
ol a nature calculated 10 make everv-
one even more glad TO be an American
emu TO Dc aiding in the great busi-
ness OF making the world safe for
democracy.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
Az THE PLAYHOUSE.

He Comes Up Smiling is filled with
the usual Fairbanks optimism and good
cheer, and it hss had its effect on every
person who has seen the play
Slick Manhattan comedy OF un-
usualness and the product Of the pen
Of James Montgomery Flagg. IS the
added attraction. and il is filled with
satire that is cleverly woven in an
equally clever plot and has made more
than one OF the spectators to laugh at
their realism. The latest Gaumont News
Weekly was also shown and appre-
cisted
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
AT THE yICTopI,

One of the surprises in store for tho
screen public is the splendid manner
in which the famous skater, Charlotte.
has succeeded in her first attempt in
the moving picture drama. She is Ia
be seen today for the last time in
Frozen Warning" The photography
OF the picture is clear and the Locations
and settings are unusually artistic anC
pleasing.
Alice Howell is seen in The supple
mentary comedy attraction. For tomor
row, Friday and Saturday, Monroe
Salisbury. William S. Hart's only rival
will be seen In Winner Takes All a
play Of The West. with a Western actor
In the Leading role.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

After several weeks OF delay, owing
to the epidemic, the exhibition Of
modern French paintings is being held
in the High school annex this week.
Society and social affairs have been in
the background for the past three
weeks but now that the closing order
has been lifted by the Board Of Health.
society is attending this exhibition and
lending all the support 1t can TO make
10 a success.
The list Of patronesses includes the
names Of ladies Interested in art and
artists and in the American Red Cross
and the French war sufferers. cspe-
cially the fatherless children Of France.
The paintings are well worth inspec-
tion. The subjects range from tiny
studies 10 sketches Of German atroci-
ties
Following is the list Of patronesses
Mrs. julien Ortiz. chairman; Mrs John
b. Bird, treasurer; Mrs. Paul dupont.
secretary: Mrs. Preston Lea, Mrs. Alexis
!. dupont Mrs Samuel Bancroft. Mrs.
|. dupont, Mrs Samuel Bancroft. Mrs. r.
ard, Mrs Ernest dupont, Mrs. Charles
NJ. Curtis, Mrs. Francis l. dupont Mrs.
Philip F. dupont, Mrs. Eugene E. du-
POnt Mrs. Josiah Marvel, Mrs Charles
r. Miller, Mrs Archibald dupont. Miss
Edith Spruance. Mrs. Richard Reese.
Mrs William q. Ramsay, Mrs. Charles
l.. Candee, Mrs Arthur w. Spruance,
the Misses Johnson, Mrs. Henry p.
Scott, Mrs T. w Wilson, Mrs F. w.
Curtis, Miss Evelina dupont. Mrs OthO
Rowland, Mrs. lrenee dupont Mrs. Paul
Wilson, Miss Jane Lea, Mrs. Charles
Rupert, Miss Amy dupont. Mrs Eugene
dupont, Mrs Henry b. Thompson, Mrs
George B. Miller, Mrs. Christopher L.
Ward, Mrs. Willard Hall Porter. Mrs
Charles b. Holiday Miss Augusta La
motte, Mrs William X. dupont. Mrs
n. b. DanfDrth. Miss Margaret Candy,
Mrs. Albert Robin, Mrs. Joseph p
Wales. Miss Katherine pyle. Mrs. c.
Marshall Barton Ladies In charge
Mrs. Richard Reese, Mrs. r. w Wilson,
Mrs. c. Marshall Barton, Mrs Charles
l.. Candee. Mrs. Henry p. Scott, Mrs +.
W. Curtis, Mrs. John b. Bird.
The Washington Heights Century
Club met on Monday evening at No.
30 school As this was the FIRST meet
ing OF the year. the attendance was
larger After the regular business
meeting. Mrs William p. White gave
a report Of the Delaware State FEEDER
alton. held at Rehoboth Beach on June
% and 2s.
Plans were made for the various
meetings to be held during the month
Of Noevmber. The club felt fortunate
In securing Mrs. William G. Speakman
for an address on November II. Mrs.
Speakman is shortly TO make a tour,
lecturng in Maryland and Pennsyl-
vania, but not in Delaware Washington
Heights Club members therefore feel
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
Az THE MAAEsTIC.

Today is the last time that the adj
mirers Of Dorothy Dalton and Fatty
krbuvkle will hsve the opportunity to
see both Of their favorites at the Ma
iestic in what is judged by many to
be the best picture they have ever
made
"Vive La France" is the inspiring
title given Miss Dalion's latest produc-
ton, and il is filled with The excitement
and suspense that are often character
istic OF her pictures. This picture IS
of itself out Of the ordinary, and with
such a star il has proven to those who
have seen it during the two days 1t has
already been at the Majestic that its
standard is OF the highest in both quail
lty and timeliness.
A laugh a minutes is the schedule OF
Fatty Arbuckles THE Cook, which IS
nlled with the tricks and funny twists
that are Fatty's own.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE GARRICk.

II YOU haven't been at the Garrick
Theatre this week, and have chance 10
go there, you should not miss the
novel performance that IS given by
Stan Stanley and his company. IL IS
a comedy OF the first water, and a very
clever one at that. For upwards OF Il
minutes the members Of the company
keep the audience convulsed win
laughter. Mr.. Stanley is one OF the
funniest men on the stage. and his
company is a good one. II wouldn't be
fair TO tell much about the act before
you have seen 1t.
Evening journal., 1918-10-30
AT THE QUEEN.

"Her Country First" is the name Of
Vivian Martins latest picture which
has been found so entertaining by the
stars local admirers. Today is the last
showing in the city. and many IL is eN-
pected will avail themselves OF the op-
portunity to see this refreshing story
with a more refreshing star.
The added attraction is the lstes Oit-
cial Allies War Review. depicting the
latest and most interesting Of the war
news: also a splendid Harold Lloyd
comedy. entitled why Pick On Me-
Tomorrow George Walsh comes in the
Fox picture. entitled "The Kid Is
Clever" The picture gives unusual
promise Of being a typical Walsh
comedy-drams.