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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
NEWS OF THE DAY
At NEW CASTLE
Navy League Thanks Women for
Sending Comforts TO Our
Fighters.
staf Correspondence Of Every Evening

Stof Correspondence OF Every evening
New Castle, Jan. 30.-President An
drew Bryson of the New Castle branch of
the Navy League of the United States
has received a pleasing letter from the
comforts committee Of the Navy League,
under date of Washington, D. c., as
follows:
eve have duly received and examined
the consignment OF comfort articles which
you have SO generously and patriotically
presented for the u. S. sailors and marines
They will be sent TO the men Of the navy
and marine corps, who are facing peril,
cold and exposure.
"The following articles were received
in most excellent condition: 18 sweaters,
10 helmets, 10 pairs Of wrlstlets, | cap.
owe are deeply grateful for your CO.
operation.
eve are sure that if your earnest and
faithful workers were TO have the op-
portunity of reading the letters we have
received from the men who have been
sent comfort articles, they would feel
well repaid for their work. The men are
grateful, not only for the material com
forts, which meet an unfeigned need.
but for the personal interest YOU and
patriotic women throughout the country
have shown in them, through your labor
of love"
The letter viii no doubt greatly please
the ladies of this city who have done SO
much for our navy men.
In addition to the full equipment made
for the "Macdonough," the above ship
ment acknowledged as sent from the
little New Castle branch and its total
stands at IA sweaters, l28 mufiiers, i43
pairs Of wristlets. 10 helmets and / cap, a
fine showing.
At the session Of the Home and School
Association in the High School on Friday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, those attending
will be given a great treat, with Prof
George S. Counts, head of the department
Of psychology and educatio ion at delaware
College, Newark, whose topic will be:
''The Schools of Rural Denmark, or a
Lesson in Practical Citizenship" Prof
Counts is well informed and an interest
ing speaker Superintendent Of City
ssssa..,-~ts Es~-~ n. Saavely will deliver ~,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
NEWS OF SEAFORD.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Seaford, Jan. 3O.-George Wright, col
ored, who was arrested here Sunday night,
for assault and battery on Joe James,
also colored, was found guilty at hear
ing by Justice of the Peace James k.
Phillips, and fined SIS, with costs. Wright
is one of the Negroes imported from the
South last summer to work on the farms.
AS he is not registered for the draft, he
was reported to the local board at George
town.
Mr.. and Mrs L. NJ. Culver enter
tanned friends, Monday evening, at their
home on Pine street, serving a turkey
dinner. The social was in honor of their
birthday anniversaries, which fell on the
same date. The guests were Rev. and
Mrs. ]. l.. Nichols, Mr.. and Mrs. r. A.
Stewart, Misses Nettic McWilliams and
Blanche Wheatley.
Miss Roberta Burton entertained at her
home On High street, Monday evening
The guests were Misses MabIe and Elsie
Hurley, Roberta Burton, Mary Neal,
Messrs. Charles West, James r. Stuart,
Leroy Hurley, William Parsons, Rev.
John ]. Bunting; and Misses Edith Abb
bott and Alice Slemmons of Salisbury. Md.
a meeting was held in the school build
Ing, last evening, to discuss plans for
forming a night school in the commercial
No decision was reached.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
COAL FAMINE HALTS REVIVAL.

special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Laurel. Jan 30-Owing 10 the shortage
in coal, the revival meetings at Centenary
VI +. Church were discontinued last
week, and cottage classmeetings and
cottage prayermeetings are being held
in the homes OF the members
Last week meetings were held at the
comes of Joseph A. Prettyman and ;.
Joseph Elliott. This week meetings will
oc held st the homes of p Clayton King
and Smith Horsey
1t also was decided not TO try to heat
he main auditorium of the church, but
20 hold all Sunday services III the lecture
room, which is much smaller and is on
he south side Of the church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
NEWS OF A DAY
DOWN DELAWARE
Revival Services in M. E. Church
at Laurel Interfered With by
the Fuel Famine.
OLD STORE TO BE NO MORE
Cold Weather is Causing Havoc
Among Game in Sussex County
From Freezing and Starvation.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Seaford. Jan. 30.--It is feared by many
hunters and farmers in this section that
game will perish from cold or from starva-
ton Many farmers have gone to the
woods and fields TO feed the birds and
other game, but the conditions have been
so severe that focks of birds are gathering
IN the barns and other outbuildings on the
farms. One farmer reports having about
25 rabbits in his barn, which he went to
the woods and caught, they being so numb
with cold that they were unable to move.
Many rabbits and quail are found in the
fields frozen. and it is believed many more
have perlshed from starvation.
About ten years ago quail in this section
were almost wiped out by a severe biz
sard. and the quail thst are found now
were imported from some of the Western
States This method of restocking, it is
expected, will have to be resorted TO again.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
FARMER SER 0USLYUI.

Special Correspondence o. Every Evening
Laurel Jan. 30.-John ". Britting-
ham, farmer, is seriously i'll at his home
near Laurel His illness began with an
attack OF grip about two w0Hils ago, and
he steadily grew worse untll yesterday,
when he seemed 70 rally somewhat.
Although Mr.. Birmingham is but 62
years old his vitality scorn< to be at very
low. ebb and grave ieaIs are expressed
for his recovery.
Mrs. Mary t. Bacon has returned from
Philadelphia, where she was being treated
q the Jefferson Hospital, much improved.
Ker daughter, Mrs Sallie Bacon Fooks
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
NEWARK NOTES.
,peciai Correspondence of Every Evening

special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Newark, Jan. 30.-ATiss Agnes Medill.
formerly g teacher in the Newark public
schools and now connected with the ex-
tension department of Delaware College
Agriculture Station, sustained a painful
injury, yesterday, by fall on the pave
ment.
Lieutenant J. A. O'Daniel, a former
Delaware College student who went with
Company L, Delaware National Guard,
o Camp Mcclellan, Admission, Ala, last
iall, is visiting relatives in Newark. While
II Camp Mcclellan, Lieutenant O'Danlel
Volunteered for the Aerial Observation
school course and was sent to Austin,
Texas, where he had eight weeks special
training. After his furlough he will go TO
Garden City, Long Island, to complete his
eourze
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
COMMUNITY SINGING.
Special Correspondence of Every Even

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newark, Jan. 30.-Community singing,
an entirely new idea in Newark, promises
20 be success. The plan was tried
Monday evening for the first time under
the auspices of the New Century Club,
in the club house. Miss Nellie Wilson,
chairman of music committee, and Mrs
Charles Fl. Blake, chairman Of hospitality
committee of the club, had charge of the
meeting and notwithstanding the bad
weather there was good attendance
Those in charge of the community
singing meetings to be held in the future
desire to impress on every resident that
they are welcome and invited to attend
and take part
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
They Came SnlU-7hey Bought
In The Great Furniture Sale
AT WANAMAKER'S
Your Turns TOdny-SecOnd Inspection Day

scene "on any stage"
The furniture itself
was superb: A Windsor
bedroom suit in soft
blue enamel, hand-deco-
rated with the quaintest
and daintiest floral de-
signs. 1t consisted of five
pieces: Twin beds with
the charming old-fash-
ioned spindle effect, a
low bureau with a hang
ing mirror, a chiffonier
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
CLAYhfONT.

special Correspondence of Every Evening
Claymont, Jan 30.-Howard Sutton of
Binstead is considering the matter of en-
isting in the U. s. Navy. He is little
Inder age and will have TO get the consent
If his parents.
II. c. Robinson, who for some time
ived at the residence of the late Rev. John
3. Clemson, at the top of CIaymont Hill,
long the pike, has moved TO a new bunga-
low on the Worth Bros property.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
A. MOVE TO SAVE FUEL.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Newark, Jan. 30.-As patriotic move
for the saving of coal, the resident faculty
members and students of the Women's
College have decided to close the two
houses on Depot Road, now used as
dor1nitories, and move into Residence
and Science Hall. Notwithstanding the
discomforts this plan is sure to impose.
all have entered into the plan with a good
grace.
The plan means that parlors and Of
fees in the original buildings Will have TO
be turned into bedrooms, and in many
instances three students will occupy rooms
planned for only two All concerned
have expressed a desire to do their ''bit''
in this way if it will help the coal situa-
tion. The change will continue until
conditions as TO coal improve.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
For Tired Women
With Aching Heads

''They help me so much and / dnd
relief as soon as ! begin taking your
FOLEY Kidney Pills" Mrs. Frank 7.
Wood, MorrilI, Maine. r. Il. ID. No. 2.
Sometimes it seems as IL you can't
stand the pain across your back. 1t
IS just making your life miserable
and robbing you Of all energy and
strength. When you are constantly
tired. head always aching, nerves "oa
edge" kidney action painful and burn
iry. then is the time 10 start in at
once on Foley Kidney Pills.
They strengthen. the weak. ailing
Kidneys, improve their action. Bile
them TO throw off the poisons that
cause your trouble Your nerves grow
peaceful, sleep becomes sounder, nerv-
GUS headaches disappear. AS Mrs.
Wood says: Il find relief as soon as !
Pills" Be sure you get the genuine
Foley Kidney Pills, for they are
purely medicinal ana contain 40
harmful drugs,
For sa,e by N. d. Daniorth. Market and
Second Streets,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

choice. They bought
everything from dress
ing tables at So to a com
plete bedroom suit at
$50, to dressing tables at
$95 and bedroom suits
over $1,000.
The purpose Of our
setting aside these In
spection Days-one yes
terday, one today and
another tomorrow, is
simply this:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

Our visitors who live
at a distance or others
who can for one reason
or another make but a
single visit to the Sale,
want to see as much of
the spectacle = $4,000
pieces representing the
flower Of the furniture
market-as they can. To
require another visit for
the purpose of making
their purchases would
inconvenience many of
them. So on Inspection
Days our statesmen will
take orders land did
take hundreds yester-
day. the sale and deliv-
cry of the furniture TO
date from February
first, when the Sale for
mally opens.
y
T EFT us tell you about
1.-the man who bought
a complete Wanamaker
window display, all but
the glass and the wood
work, which we need for
ourselves.
That was an interest
ing experience.
One that doesn't come
every day in a mans
life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

house beautiful, worth
in themselves a trip TO
Philadelphia In the six
acres full Of furniture
there is sure to be just
the right thing for your
home.
If the dining-room
needs a new touch, an
atmosphere of refine
ment and elegance will
be found in these speci-
ally priced suits:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
A Sure Way to
End DandruH

There is one sure way that has never
failed TO remove dandruff at once, and
that is to dissolve il, then you destroy it
entirely. To do this, just get about four
c'Inccs 0f plain, common liquid arvon
from any drug store this is all you viii
need, apply it at night when retiring;
use enough TO moisten the scalp and rub
II in gently with the finger tips.
BY morning. most, if not all, of your
daDdruf Will be gone. and three or four
more applications will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace of it, no matter how much
dandruf you may have
You will find all itching and digging
of the scalp will stop instantly, and your
hair VIII be fluffy. lustrous. glossy, silky
and soft, and look and feel q hundred
times better
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
NEWS OF LAUREL.

special Cores pondence of Every Evening
Laurel. Jan. 30.-Mrs Louise Morgan
haw of Wavnesboro, Pa, is spending a
few days in Laurel, guest Of her sister,
Airs. John W King.
Mr. and Mrs. J. ". Dicken OF Only,
Va, are spending two weeks in Laurel
Mr. Dicken Is to relieve John c. Burton,
manager Of the Western Union telegraph
Office here, who has been granted q two
weeks vacation
Mrs. Nora Parsons of Salisbury, Md,
: visiting her sister, Mrs. S Mae King
Of Laurel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

and two chairs with put
ty-colored cane seats
and backs, which made
a charming contrast
with the blue.
THIS beautiful pure
L English style was
blended with a Japan
ese influence in the set
ting and the effect was
stunning. A gem Of in
terror decorating art,
good critics called it.
OUCH was this win
- dow. A man from
the west, Spenulng a
few days in Philadel-
phia, and k n o W i n G
nothing of our coming
Sale, passed by and fell
in love with it at first
sight.
In his home were al
ready many beautiful
and rare furnishings
and objects of art. But
he'd seen nothing Ike
the room portrayed in
the window - so he
bought it bag and bag
gage, including t h e
three Japanese tapestry
panels, rug and the bed
spreads embroidered in
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

But that was yster-
day, and today is an
other Inspection Day.
The rear guards have
advanced, as it were,
and the review is again
perfectly complete for
your inspection.
In windows are now
other examples of the
j n t e r or decorators
skill, full of inspiration
and suggestions for the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
AN OLD STORE TO GO.

specia' Correspondence of Every Evening
Clsymont, Jan. 30.-Among the proper
ties which will finally yield to the new
improvements is the old brick store, which
had been kept as store for so years or
more. In the oldep times whisky was sold
there as we'll as groceries. rs was the
custom in most country stores.
The last storekeeper was the late
Robert Casey, Jr., who had been in charge
for more than 40 years. The sad tragedy
10 Mr. and Mrs. Casey. who were foully
murdered few years ago, is well remem-
bered
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

of Wilmington, accompanied her mother
to Laurel and will assist in nursing her
back to health
DIR. William S. Hitch, who was stricken
with paralysis about two weeks ago, is
reported convalescing. DR.. Hitch is past
so years of age, and for time it was
Thought that he would not recover.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
Lake Shippers Protest

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, Jan. 80 Representative
Of Great Lakes shipping interests pro-
tested to the Shipping Board today against
the removal Of more lake steamers for
ocean service. The Shipping Board has
taken from the lakes already more than
forty ships
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
AGED MAN HURT BY FALL.
specia. Correspondence of Every Evening

apescial Correspondence OF Every Evening
Laure Jan. 30-Samuel Holland was
painfully injured, yesterday morning,
- alling On the icy pavement at Sixth
street railroad crossing. Mr. Holland Is
81 years Of .er, alfd ~ the fall be cut
lis head severely.
DR.. Z. II. Farlow was summoned
md after an xanination said that the
wound was not SCI Gus
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
WHAT ALARM CLOCKS
ARE GOOD FOR
30, it's ME. to get up in the mornin'
When the sun begins TO shine

up n
sur begin %
Drorningsto
the bggetfu
Another Inspection Day. tomorrow January 3Is Pge sefeo"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
A QUESTION IS
A COMPLIMENT

A QJESIIOIv I'D
A COMPLIMENT
THAT anyone should
l. ask us Il question
is in our eyes a cCmpH-
menf.
Since the appearance
Of these announce
n,ents of present and
coming eUents in our
Store, IDe'Ue received
from time to time q
number of interesting
letters from readers
concerning this, that
and the other matters
touched on in our daily
chat.
Some are Just cont
ments. We're aLlUGys
glad to hear opinions.
Other letters request
further information
about the merchandise
to lrI,ich our reference
here is necessarily
brief.
Our time, our infOr-
nation, are as cheer
fully at your service as
our merchandise. DO
not hesitate to call
upon us for ndUice or
suggestion, nor feel
(fOr erampie) that If
you ask for the Febru-
dry Furniture S Le
booklet you are under
obligation to buy. Ad-
dress all correspond
ence simply to JOHN
WANAMAKER, Phil
adeLphid.
VXIHEN the bugle
w call at $50 sharp
yesterday morning ush-
cred in the great event,
the first Inspection Day
of the greatest Febru-
AIRY Sale of Furniture,
we thought
Nov it's Gomez
We had thought, plan
ned and worked for that
day long and arduously.
And now it had GOMEZ
The finding, the buy
ing, gathering together
and arranging for re-
view this unprecedented
collection of fine furni-
ture was no longer a
matter only of our own
concern but of public
interest.
They, and not we,
are the final judges of
its significance and of
its service.
4 ND they, our visi-
"A tors of yesterday,
have acclaimed this the
greatest Sale of Furni-
ture in their recollec-
ton.
1t is the greatest in
our recollection, which
goes back through Is
years of f II T n i ture
Sales.
They came, examined,
admired, complimented
us, placed their advance
orders, and congratulate
ed themselves upon find
ing better furniture
than they believed it
possible to make today,
at prices lower than
they believed possible in
these times.
Yes, many, many peo-
pie were here yesterday.
They wanted to make
sure of getting first
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

Watch the daily Papers tomorrow for
full details of Miller's profit sharing
February Furniture Sale-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
The High Cost of EibOlU-Grease

lifts tea-t0agon out of the list OF txuries into that
of stark staring necessities for the family ot keeps
but one maid less than
Also it reduces the high cost of breokage. No
time, no steps, china lost in straight ling out
"tyans porfation iangles' betDeen dning-roons and
Kitchen.
February Sale prices run from easily the
lcagoas. Hght-to-haadie, foreUer- r-rUearing fiber
lcagon at SI4. Various styles m OAK mahogany,
to $50
While SaUing many other things a lcons-
ans steps.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

Remember the Chest
nut Street window, near
Juniper?
Oh, it was q fascinat-
ing window dressed
specially in the interest
of the great display of
the February Sale of
Furniture.
1t showed a model
not to say modern
bedroom. A beautiful
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30
Shop in the Morning.
BE Efficient Your
self.
Help Others TO Be
Efficient.
SaUe Daylight, Heat
and Pouer..
SaUe Coal.
Coal the Ships.
S end the 5 hi ps
abroad.
Win the Var.

4-piees Jaeo5ean motif suit
of 6rown OAK. Buffet Uifh mir
ror so inches long shouIns IN
laid nedailions, large round end
china cabinet, 4S-ineh top en-
tension table and service table.
sf52.50.
5-piece 5roVn osk aIif.
Jacob<ar style, very eiaSorassls
eorUe6, very unusual SHAPE
Buffet has carved haes insert
ed pith cane chino eassnss hH1
spacious efosst. $50.
S-piee~ Georgian Snt Of ma
hogany, exceptionally lrsu
made. Snif includes 6o-snch
buffet. l0ith troo sliding ssiosr
drzwers lrithin larger Syawsr,
52-ineh extsnsion leg table,
serving table and set Of S chairs.
Price, S22o.
f0-pieee m xany SUIT
Chinese chiPpendals infuens<;
aud decorated BY our opn
artist; S0-ineh bu1Tsf. 5S-ineh
extension tabie uith piofe giass
top. ehfna closet wifh plnfs
e sheIDcs, set Of six choir,
fU.-.. blue velour ssafs, and
serUsee fobls. Very Decorative
suit. S2S5.
Originally conceived
in the spirit of making
the best of a trade con
dltion, a Wanamaker
Furniture Sale, is today
by far the greatest
single factor in this
country for the main
tenance of high stand
ards in furniture.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-01-30

wonderfully realistic
cherry blossoms.
WE instance this, TO
w show that per-
sons who have searched
the world over for eX-
amples of beauty and
taste, are satisfied -
more than satisfied
with the offerings in
this Sale.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1918-10-29
Grocer Must Display Prices

Beginning with November l ali
grocers are required to post conspicu-
ously in their stores sign not less
than three feet broad by five feet
high which shall give list of all
the staple articles of today with their
cost and their selling price. In this
way all profiteering can be immedi-
ately detected and complaints con-
cerning the prices be filed with the
federal food administrator, j. F. Child,
Honolulu. This is an order from the
food administration in Washington.
The list of commodities posted will
include wheat flour, corn -four, barley
flour, Victory flour, rice, sugar, pota-
toes, onions, canned tomatoes, corn,
peas, salmon, evaporated milk, but.
ter, eggs, lard substitutes, bacon, ham
two varieties of fresh vegetables and
two varieties of fresh fruit
| Save Eood.-
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1918-10-29
The Red Cross Shop

The Red Cross Shop will be in their
quarters and ready for business about
the first of the month. The following
ladies are busy soliciting gifts for the
shop: Mrs. Broadbent, Mrs. Black
stad, Mrs. Christian, Mrs. Grote, Jr.,
Mrs. Hogg, Mrs. Theilen, Mrs. r. L.
Wilcox, Miss Elsie Wilcox.
Mr.. Hamano of Nawiliwili has lent
the Shop two counters free of charge,
which kind offer has been gladly ac-
cepted.
The Misses Broadbent, Rice, Erna
and Hilda Maser are painting posters
advertising the Store.
No gifts will be too small for the
Red Cross Shop. Old toys remade,
dolls eyes supposed to have closed for
ever will open anew. Old clothes reno.
waited and pressed look like new, hats
retrimmed by deft and skilful fingers
are beautiful to look upon, books
picture frames, crockery, glassware
pots and pans, etc. We have not got
the space to tell you all that you
could bring. Just bring anything you
happen to have that you do not want
or need for yourself.
Mrs. A. S. Wilcox has kindly donat
ed Red Cross flag for the Shop.
The Garden Island. [volume] (Lihue, Kauai, H.T.) 1902-current, 1918-10-29
A New Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Wood of the Tele.
phone Company are rejoicing in the
new home built for them recently on
the Grove Farm side of Lihue, into
which they have just moved
1t has been built mainly to order,
after their own plans, and to suit
their own needs, and it certainly does
them credit. At every turn it shows
the artistic and intelligent touch of
the experienced housekeeper and
builder. 1t is a house to suit the
country and the climate, with high
ceilings, screened lanais, plenty of
fresh air and sunshine, and entirely
after the heart Of a woman in the
matter of closets, cupboards, side
boards, etc. Everything built in
clean. sanitary and dust proof
With the final dainty. feminine
touches of curtains. pictures, rugs
etc, it VIII be a very attrG ctive home
-:Save Food.-