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Evening journal., 1918-02-08
DEATHS.

Charles w soilaway. sr.
Zachariah J. Kiivington
eliza J. Rulings.
Richard J.. Price.
Elmer -. Earring.
Martha Russell
Sarah A. Henry.
SOLLAWAl-In this city. on February ;,
i01e, Charles W Sollaway, Sr.. aged Is
Relatives, friends and members Of Wee
cacoe Fire Co, No. s.. the Firemen's Re
lief. the Brickiayers' Union. No. 1. Smith
Post, g. A. r.. and Union Veteran Legion are
invited 70 attend the funeral services az his
late residence. no. 1880 West Fourth street.
on Saturday afternoon az $50 o'clock. In
terment az Siiverhrook cemetery.
KILVTNGTON-At Newport, Del, on Feb
ruary Z, 1918 1acharlah J. kilvington,
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services az the residence
Of his son-in-law, II +. Weldin, az New
port. Del. on Monday afternoon, at
RIDINoS-ln this city. on February ;,
1918, Eliza j., wife Of the late Thomas
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the residence
Of her son-in-law. Herbert White, NO. al
East Eighth street, on Monday afternoon.
February II, at o'clock. lnterment at
Riverview cemetery
PR1CE-In this city on February Z,
1915. Richard I. Price, in bis esth year.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
dence Middletown, Delaware, on Sunday
afternoon, February 10, AZ 2 o'clock, with
ont further notice lnterment az Beth
esda NJ f. cemetery.
HENRY--In this city, on February g. 1918,
Sarah A. Henry aged rs years
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral from her late residence.
No, sos Taylor street, on Friday evening,
Ct s o'clock. Interment At Ashury Park.
Earring. In his 54th year
Relatives. friends and members Of du-
Pont Lodge. No. %. A. F. & A. NJ. are
invited to attend the funeral services Mt
his late residence, The Codars. Brandy
wine Springs, Del on Saturday, Febru-
airy .. at $50 o'clock. Iuterment private
AZ Mt Salem cemetery.
RUSsELI.-In this city, on February T.
1918. Martha, widow Of Joseph Russell
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services az the residence
Of her son-in-law, John Ramsey, No. 2310
Washington street, on Saturday afternoon.
February Q, at o'clock. lnterment at
Riverviaw cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
Make OBJECTION
TO machine Gun
Non.PartiSan League Mem
berS Think Weapon Should
Be On West Front
POLICE STATION
EQUIPMENT CLEAN

Members OF the Voters Non-Partlsan
League and Of the Central Labor Union
last night visited and inspected the po-
lice station and later they had dinner
at the Hotel Nobls. At the police sta
ton the visitors were received by
Police Commissioners Wickersham ana
Megear and Chief Of Police George
Black. The latter esco ted the delega-
ton through the building, showing
them all the police equipment and eX-
planning IN detail the functions OF every
department.
When the visitors arrived IN the
mems room adjoining the house ser
geants ONCE. they found the rifles.
shotguns and machine gun the police
board has purchased for emergency use
in this city. Sergeant Hahn who has
charge Of this equipment, was on hand
TO explain the mechanism Of the weap-
ons.
Several men in the delegation voiced
their disapproval Of the machine gun,
saving il should be sent out Of the city.
r. NJ. Davis, president OF the Vote s.
Non-partsan League. said he would
buy the gun if the police board would
send him a bin for 1t, and send II out
OF town.
After their inspection the delegation
thanked the police commissioners and
Chief Black for the courtesy extended
them They congratulated the police
authorities upon the cleanliness OF the
police station and the excellent sanitary
arrangements.
The party then adjourned TO the
Hotel Nobis where an excellent dinner
was served Leonard f. Cooper was
POSTMASTER and introduced the several
speakers, who, in the course OF their
remarks. touched upon the docking
system in the police department and
the maintenance OF q machine gun All
OF them advocated that the machine
gun be sent TO Camp Dix or to France.
Speeches were made by Mr.. Davis.
Mr.. Cooper, John c. Saylor, James A.
oliver, James O'kane. Leon Ryan, James
Gale and Daniel j.. Farren.
shortly after A o'clock Mr. Cooper
called attention to the lateness Of the
hour and suggested that while many
had not had the opportunity to be
heard, the opportunity would be Afforded
them on next Wednesday night, when
a meeting Is 20 be held by City Coun-
ell at which all organized labor
should be present TO voice their senti-
ments In any movement that might be
brought before that body for the civic
welfare.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued by the magis-
trates Of this city and state are as fol-
lows:
New Castle county Magistrate Harry
B. Sradley, No. 925 Market street
George E scangle, No. 1926 King street,
and Grace Derry, No. 1918 Poplar
street; F Clifford Kirk, No. 203 West
Eighteenth street, and Marguerite l.
Faust. No. 206 West Seventeenth street
ROY Winfield Donovan, No. 1907 Elm
street and Beatrice L. Johnson, No. 81
West Second street.
Kent county: Magistrate Samuel L
shaw. Observation-Disclosures May, o
Harrington. and Julia King, Of Frederick
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
sHnWER ron RnIpE-ELECT.

A linen shower was given Miss Helen
Gregg. Of Newport a bride-elect, by
Miss Anne Davidson at her home, No.
1917 dupont street. last evenins. About
twenty-four young women friends OF
Miss Gregg were present The even
ipg's entertainment was appropriately
bridal in character The guests wrote
original poems in heart-shaped books,
illustrated with wedding pictures Miss
Mildred Lee Carter won the FIRST prize
for poetry In a floral wedding com
petition. Miss Sarah Smith was awarded
the first prize.
The table decorations, for the serving
Of refreshments. were very pretty There
were red carnations as a centerpiece
and STRINGS Of red hearts 70 the four
corners Of the table. The favors were
red, arrow-pierced hearts, with candy
cups.
Miss Carter will entertain at a shower
for Miss Gregg on ST. Valentines Day.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
TRANSFERS LIFE SAVED;
PETLR on IS HAPPY
After everything else fails Peterson's
Ointment Cures Old and Running
Sores, Eczema and Piles.

was afflicted with a very severe sore on
my leg for years I am n teamster. I tried
all medicines and salves. but without sue
cess. / tried doctors. but they failed TO
from pain. Doctors said / could not live
for more than two years. Finally Peter
sons Ointment was recommended to me
and by It's use the sore was entirely heale ].
Park Ohio care p. c. Reitz Box 100
Il am proud OF the above letter. says
Peterson, lit makes me happy ] have
hundreds Of others that tell Of wonderfcl
cures OF Eczema Piles and Skin Diseases,
Pimples. Blackheads and ugly blemishes
Peterson's Ointment is 80 cents at oil
druggists. and there isn't q broad min led
druggist in America that won't praise Il.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
spnTANCE-RORERTs.

Special % THE EVENING JOUHNAL.
SMYRNA. Del. Feb. g Miss Alice
spruance and james II Roberts were
married here az noon on Wednesday, at
the home Of the brides sister, Mrs
Mary Spruance Johnson. by the Rev j.
Mcintosh Eckard The wedding march
was played by Mrs. Frank F. Evans.
The bride wore a blue serge travelins
dress A wedding breakfast was served
after the ceremony and the bride and
groom left on the PIG o'clock train
for an extended tour Of Florida
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City'S Social World

Joseph A. Buck, OF Eighth and Jack
son streets, who IS suffering from q
deep-seated abscess or other ailment Of
the ear. IS still In serious condition,
and a specialist has been called in TO as
sist in his treatment
Miss Edith Frederick. OF Newark. a
teacher in the Wilmington public
schools. suffered fall on the ice on
Monday that incapacitsted her for work
and placed her in the doctors hands.
Mrs Annie Trux, Of No ii0s West
Eirhih street Is recovering from the
shock Of a severe fall on the ice in the
yard at the rear Of her home several
days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Lutz, Of this
city who are spending the month In
Florida. have sent photographs OF tho
Southland TO their friends here. While
at ST. Augustine, Fla, Mr.. and Mrs
Lutz met Mr. and Mrs. James ]. Jones
Of Eastlake who have been In Florida
the greater part Of the winter. Mr.. Lutz
reported that the weather is ideal, the
mercury registering so degrees.
Mrs William E Foard has returned
from visit 10 her mother, Mrs. Poin-
sett, at Columbus, n. j.
J. Norris Robinson, bandmaster Of the
Delaware troops at Camp Dix, Wriehts-
town. n. j., was a recent visitor here
The Rev. A. C. Niclerea, Of Ridge
wood. y j., and well known TO VIII
mingtonians, sailed this week for
France His CONGREGATION has released
him for six months Y. NJ c. A. work
Mayor John W. Lawson had two we'd
ding ceremonies 10 perform yesterday.
The fist was that Of Paris Beauchamp
and Irene Bailey. both colored, OF this
city, who were married at 10 a. m. At
3 D. m the Mayor married Nincenzo
Porrica. OF this city. to Irene Pitcher
ELI. OF Coatesville, Pa.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector c
A. SCHNEIDER, who has been III for a
number Of weeks, Is improving rapidly
and expects TO be back at his desk in a
week or so.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew J. Hance, Jr.,
entertained at dinner last evening at
their home, No. 1908 Shallcross avenue.
IN honor Of Miss Elizabeth Messick, Of
Ridley Park, Pa, and Ensign Paul
Peters.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
BIRTHDAY ENTERTAINMENT.

Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Herbert Of 1919
Delaware avenue entertained from & to
10 o'clock on Monday evening i'm honor
OF their daughter Mary's birthday. The
evening was spent In dancing, singing
and games Miss Mary received many
beautiful gifts Refreshments were
served Those present were Made
lire Black. Edna Davis, Ruth Thompson,
Mural Volk, Dorothy Lowe. Alice
Wolf. Ella Hall. Mildred Woodruff,
Willard r. Yarnall Clowman Downing,
Ralph Savers, Albert Able, Victor Col
Inns, Louis Thompson, Edward Grant
J. Franklin Herbert. Preston Rutter,
Edna Wrench, Verona Van Note VII
lard Rutter Harry Herbert, Nellie Carey,
Mrs Volk. Mr. and Mrs. Carey Mr.. and
Mrs. John Herbert.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
COMMUNITY sINCp ON MONDAY.

The next Sing" Of the Wilmington
Community Chorus will be held on Mon
day evening in the auditorium Of the
Wilmington High School. There was
no sing last Monday night because Of
the Philadelphia Orchestra. It is ex-
pect d that a large crowd win .be on
hand next Monday 10 join in the sing
ing Of old and new songs. as well as
patriotic ones.
Community singing has not only taken
a strong hold in all Of the cities, but
all the principal cantonments have also
started singing.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
PRICES RERotNn


IF II9 IITT0U TIIs5.
NEW YORK. Feb. s.-Prlces re-
bounded a fraction when the stock
market opened today. United states
Steel gained y point at 93ls Marine
Preferred showed a z gain at o.; Ana
conda moved mp 4 at 621s. and Read
ing and B and o made a a gain
Baldwin lead during the FIRST half
hour under pool operation, gaining
i&; Steel Common advanced q point
Mexican Petroleum advanced points
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

March sold at 1904, Off 9; May, 20 60,
off 10, July, 29iO, off s. and October,
2775, OFF S.
On the first call prices were off from
6 to 10 points. There was some hedge
selling from the south and from Liver
pool. Within q few minutes the cot
ton SO offered was taken up by local
spot interests with demand for more,
and prices advanced easily.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

by INC InITDu ITess.
LIVERPOOL, Feb s-Futures open
ed quiet with demand limited and
prices steady today Sales amounted
TO 1900 bales Receipts were $1,000
bales, Of which 1880 were Americans
Good middllngs, % 81; middlings. % 10
Futures, old contracts February
March, 2iS5; April-May, PIGS, and
June-JnlY. q %.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
M. sAYER nECnVEns.

Abram Sayer, senior member Of the
frm Of Sayer Brothers, has returned
from a three weeks trip TO Atlantic City
where he was convalescing from an OPP
Grafton performed in December Much
benefited by the change Mr. Sayer Will
shortly resume active business again.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
HAPpY MOnKEns, snrIARLE

The thank Offering meeting Of the
Happy Workers Missionary Society Of
West Presbyterian Church will be held
at o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the
Sunday school This will be the most
important meeting Of the year, and
promises TO be the most interesting.
All mite boxes are TO be brought at
this time. Ruth Mcintyre will have
charge Of the program. A special thank
service by eight little girls in
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

In memory Of my son. Chester L. Drum
mond. who died two years ago today, Feb
ruary s, 1916
oh. the memory OF that morning,
As we stood with aching hearts,
Seeing the one we loved so dearly
Pierced by deaths most evil darts.
Mother
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

Piles Cured in TO IA Days
Druggists refund money II PAXO ONT
MENT falls TO cure Itching. Blind. Bleed-
ing or Protruding Piles First application
gives relief 5Oc.-Adv
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
KENNARD & 60.
Important Sale of Furs

Following announcement of yesterday regarding
sale of Fs representing choice styles and qualities
herewith mention a few showing the price concessions
have made. Every piece we offer is made by of the
best furrers in New York, who supplies only particular
houses Today and Saturday the only days viii be
able to offer these Furs as we are acting largely the
paciy of clearing house for this firm OF GUARANTEE
ING EVERY ARTICLE WITH OUR BROAD GUAR
ANTEE
Beaver MuHs for little $500 each.
Beaver Scarfs, $22.5O.
Tsupe fox MuFs, $1,000
Red fox MuHs, $1,000
Taupe fox scarfs, $500 to $4,000,
Black fox Mufs, $500 to $275O
Poiret fox MuFs $22.5O to $4,000
Black fox Scarfs, $500 to $27.50.
Poret fox MuHs, $25oo
Black lynx Scarfs $500 to $4,000.
Black lynx Mu#s, $500 to $45.OO.
Nutria scsrfs $1,000 and upwards
Nutria Muffs $500 and upwards.
Natural raccoOn Muffs, $500 upwards
Natural raccOOn scarfs $500 and upwards.
Hudson Seal scsrfs $4,000 to $500.
Taupe wolf scarfs and MuHs, $500 and upwards.
natural MusSrat Coat $500 from $125OO.
black pony Goats, trimmed models, $500 from
sl25oo
Marmot Coat, nutria trimmed, $1,000 from $3.50
Persian Coat, sls5.oO from $25O.OO.
Persian Coat, s225OO from $4,000.
An examination of these Furs will convince you thai
you have never seen such values in hgh-grade Furs.
621-623 Market Street
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
NEW YORK CnTTnN

DN TIC UUILDU ITNsS.
NEW YORK, Feb s.-The cotton
market opened barely steady today.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company. DUPONT Building
furnish the following quotations on
local securities:
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
ANslYER TO No. ~

ANSWER TO NO. Y.
With the wind behind him ne
could ride one-third Of a mile in one
minute. Against the wind he could
20 one-quarter OF mile 10 one min
ute. therefore. IN two minutes time.
equally divided between wind assist
ance and hindrance. he would 20
seSen-twelfths Of a mile This gives
his time for single mile with the
wind factor neutralized as 3 81
minutes.
| Copyright, isi7, by sam Loyd.s
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
Sam LOyd's Brain Food

Three Minutes TO Digest This.
No. 78.
A REBUS.
My first IS a curious thing, Of ma
lures own produce
And many who have lost d limb viii
find II Of great use.
BY my seconds wondrous skill.
ships are made with ease
To stem against both wind and tide
across the boundless seas.
My whole IS very often found
Together with my FIRST,
And comes IN very handy
When you would quench your thirst.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08
RIRTuDAy Panty

Miss Christina Mcintosh was given a
birthday surprise party by the "Ep-
worth Bachelor Girls" OF Epworth NJ.
E Church, on Wednesday night. The
evening was spent IN knitting. singing
and playing after which the girls were
invited to the dlningroom Those pres
ent were Anna Ulrich, Elsie Morrow,
Lula Van Pelt. Addle Sincs, Ada Daniels.
Lillian Price, Grace Burns, Sarah Clark.
and Elizabeth Moore
Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAXATIVE BRONiO QUININE Tablets
remove the cause. There Is only one
"Bromo Quinine." r. W. GROVES sigma
ture ON box. 30c.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

Miss Edith Frederick, OF Newark. a
teacher in the Wilmington public
schools. suffered fall on the ice on
Monday that ncapacitsted her for work
and placed her in the doctors hands.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

Mrs Annie Trux, Of No ii0s West
Eiehih street. IS recovering from the
shock Of a severe fall on the ice in the
yard at the rear Of her home several
days ago.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

Deputy Internal Revenue Collector C
A. Schneider. who has been III for a
number Of weeks, Is improving rapidly
and expects TO be back at his desk in a
week or so.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew J. Hance, Jr.
entertained at dinner last evening at
their home, No. 2O03 shallcross avenue.
IN honor Of Miss Elizabeth Messick, Of
Ridley Park, Pa, and Ensign Paul
Peters.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

J. Norris Robinson. bandmaster Of the
Delaware troops at Camp Dix, Wrights-
town, n. j., was a recent visitor here.
Evening journal., 1918-02-08

The Rev. A. c. Niclerea, Of Ridge
wood. y j. and well known TO VIII
mingtonians, sailed this week for
France. His congregation has released
him for six months Y. NJ. c. A. work.
Evening star., 1918-05-18
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
ADAM A. wEscHLER. AUcTloNEER.
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es-

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES-
TATE. TATE. c!.TI, LGGATEp ON SR,!S Grant HEM; HEM;
fkkMrsEs FkkM M'sf@Ss'S ssSs snAST ASFSs Roar. N
PROVED BY TWO TwO-STORY FRAME
DWELLING HOUSES.
recorded in Iiher No. $3.50. at folio 81 ct seq.'
Of the land records of the District OF Colnm,
bia. and at the request of the parties se.nrea ,
thereby. the undersigned trustees will sell NJ
WEBS EspAY: THE TwENTY; NINTH pay
the following described land and premises. sit.
pnte in the county of Washington. District OF
Columbia. nnd distinguished az part OF tract
called Friendship. described as follows:
Resinning for the same at point in Inc
south line OF Grant road l2o feet from the
northeast corner Of the pnrcsl c"nveyed 10
Martha Riley by a deed recorded in I.ibcr No.
ll:3, at folio 40. one Of the land records for
said District and rnnlin. thence south ~
degrees east 100 feet. theme north 40 degrees
east 20 feet. thence north 10 degrees west 10e
feet TO the soutl lin" o. said Gram re- ",i
enrs south 81 Si degrees % wSst & along o, saa lime
The above described parcel being designated
for assessment and taxation purposes as parcel
3J/6i. together with the improvements there
on.
Terms o. sale: Onr-third Of the purchase
pr.ce to be paid in cash. the balance payable
with interest at the rate of per cent per
annum. payable semi-amnualiy: 10 be secured
by a first deed Of trust upon the above de.
scribed premises. or ali cash, at the option of
the purchaser. A deposit OF $50 will be re-
CURED Of the purchaser at the time of sale
fifteen days from the day OF sale. otherwise
the property will be resold at the risk and
cost Of the defanltInr purchaser after five
All ,oavryancinr. recording. notary fees.
revenue stamps and taxes to be at the cost of
EDWARD W. wH!TEsIDE.
HARVEY T. WINFIELD
my1S.d&ds,exSu Trustees.
Evening star., 1918-05-18
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

WE HAVE SEVERAL GOOD On
nrst-class loans. PHILLIPS q
SAGER, INC. Main 9s.
Evening star., 1918-05-18
ADAM A. WESCHLER. AUCTIoSEER
Executors and Trustees S
Sale of Valuable Busi-
ness Property, Together
With Improvements, the
Same Being Premises
No. l24l 9TH St. NV,
and No. 62z F St. NV.


TO CLOSE AN ESTATE, the undersigned
executor and trustee. under the will OF Sarah
Il. Moore. deceased, will sell ut public auction.
in front Of the premises. THURSDAY. MAY
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises, situate In the city of Washing
The north 1s So feet of lot numbered "a in
square numbered 44S, being improved by q
three-story and cellar brick building. known as
No. 1241 7th st. NV. with large brick stable
AND on THE SAME DAY. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises. to wit
East half Of lot 6 in square numbered 455
inches by 4 depth Of about 12I #. ~ inches
to 15-foot alley in the renr. and being Inn
proved by four-story brick building. known
No. 627 + st. NV.
Terms Of sale: One-third OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash. balance In two
equal installments. payable in and two
years. with interest at 69o per annum payable
semi-annually, from date Of sale. secured by q
deed of trust upon the property sold or all
cash. At the option Of the purchaser. A deposit
Of 5000 will be required at the time of sale
All conveyancinx. recording and notarial fees
at cost Of purchaser. Terms of sale TO be COM
piled with within Is days from day Of sale
otherwise the executor and trustee reserves the
right to resell the property at the risk and cost
of the defaulting purchaser. after I'VE days ad-
vertisement Of such resale in some newspaper
published in the city of Washington. D. 6.
JOHN A. MOORE.
p. Moore, Dec-aaed, 1913 9Th St NV,
WALTER c. BALDERSTON,
Attorney for Executor. Evans building.
my1 -d&da exSu
Evening star., 1918-05-18
ADAM A. wEscHLER. AUcr1oNEER.
CHANCERY SALE OF THREE-STORY BRIcE
DWELLING. NO. 239 FLORIDA AvENUI

CHANCERY SALE OF THREE-STORY BRICK
DWELLING. NO. 239 FLORIDA AVENUE
NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of decree Of the Supreme Court
Of the District of Columbia. passed In Equity
Cause No. 240S4 We. the undersigned trustees.
will sell at public auction. IN front Of the
premises. on THE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY
OF MAY, 1918. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the
following described lands and premises Sit
uated In the county of Washington, District
of Columbia, and designated and being lot
numbered sixty-two In Hensey and Hooier's a
subdivision of part of block II. lie Droit Park.
now known squire 309S. as per plat record.
ed In Lbar County No. IL, folio 49, Of fha
records Of the surveyors office Of the District
of Columbia, together with the improvements
thereon, subject to q deed Of trust to secure
an Indebtedness OF $4,000. as to which full
particulars at the time OF sale.
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purchsse "a
money to be paid in cash and the balance in
one and two Year,. semi-annually, from day
of sale, or all cash, at the option Of the pur-
chaser. deposit Of 5000 will be required Of
the purchaser at the time of sale. All con-
veyancinG. recording. notarial fees and revenue
stamps at the cost of the purchaser. Terms
Of sale to be complied with within fifteen
days from day Of sale. otherwise trustees re-
serve tho right TO resell the property at the
risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, After
i've days advertisement Of such resale In some
Newspaper published In the city of Washington.
CHARLES h. MERILLAT,
Maryland building,
MASON N. RICHARDSON.
Fendall buildinR
my18-d&ds.exsu Trustees.