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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-06
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
by lee Pape.

Ma was setting in rocking chair
rocking and thinking of sumthing elts,
and all Of a suddin pop sed, Look out
mother, that chairs moving in both
directions And ma quick jumped up
all ixicted, saying, Wat2 For goodniss
salses watts the matter?
! meerly stated that your chair WINS
moving IN both directions, hn ha ha,
sed pop.
fale 10 see the loak, sed ma
Naturally. sed pop, II was n practical
foak, and ono unfalllng sine Of practical
loak is that the loaker thinks its 100
times funnicr than IL reely IS, vile the
joakeim. SRI to speek completely fales TO
sce env merit IN II watsoevcr, ha ha ba.
o ahnt up, sod mn And she sat
down ngen and pritty soon pop got tired
of laffng and took segar out of his vest
pockit and started to lite IL with a match,
aud wat did ma do but quick jump up and
blow the lnntch out over pops shoulder
before the segar was all the way lltt
Hay, beer, watts the big deer2 sod pop.
Its practical ioak, sed ma.
., is Il, all rite, VIC arc oven, ony perhaps
you don't know that you spoil segar
II yui onv half Tito IT, sea pop
That's part Of the Joak, ony you're the
Ioakee so of corse you don't see IT, sci
ma.
Rubbish, enybodv can bc parrot,
SGD pop And he lit another match
and wat did mn do but quich sneck up
behind him and blow that ono ont too
Is that another practical Joak2 sed pop.
and ma sed, No, hee hee. its part Of the
Same one, onv I'm the onv one that mp
prlshlates 1t because I'm the ony joaker
You're as funny as crltch full Of
splinters. sod pop. And he got IN a
corner ware there wasent eny air behind
him for ma to sneel NJ IN. and hit his
segar and then he started % sit down
and ma pulled thf chair away so quick
that pop sat dofn the Same way he
ixpected to ony IN different place, being
tho floor saying mad as cnythng, Con
found and blast, you've made me bite
this good segar IN half
That's part of the joak, yon don't
,xpfck TO he the Ioakee and gee the joak
too, do you? sod ma, and pop got mp off
of The floor looking proud. SAVING, No,
and won moving pictures ARE made more
attracktive than home wlvcs may ixpeck
their husblpds 10 20 70 the moving
| plcktures wich he did. mc not even having
| ,ime 10 ask II ! could 20 with him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-06
SANDMAN STORY.
BY Mrz- r A. Wannns.
9,<,vrSsht. 1919. by McC1ure No0ApR
syndicata. Nov York Clay.
THE OLD DAYS.

SynutcAoN NOV bork Slsv-
THE Old DAYS.
In the bottom drnvcv Of an old faahspncf1
bureau in Nm attic livrd d doll named
Jane
Jane wore a little pokr bometof gray
silk trimmed with tiny bluc flowers.
Her dress was grny silk with sprigs OF
blue flowers scattered over II
Around her neck WAS . white muslin
krrchief crossed over her breast and Jane
was made of cloth filed with sawdust,
her head being china.
There were others in the drawer with
Jane. There were Toby. china dog,
and Tim, china cat. and funny jump
ing jack painted yellow and small
china duck.
But IL WIS Jane who alwnys sishod
for the old days aud told Of the wonderful
times she had known
ooh, TO think IT, is nll eo quiet nnd dull
here after NIL the gny times have scent
she would cay To her companions many
times in tbc still night. ut may not
seem dull To Won. b,t to me. who hns seen
life and tasted its lovs this ls almost be
yond bearing
And then lane wc,'d SIGH and lork
ont Of her eycs frtrn the corners Tn suee
with pity.
One night after Jane awoke Tim Cat
said. Il arm tired of hearing so much about
the davs when Jane was such belle.
For my pnrt | wish someone would come
along and take her out of here Then
we might live IN peace and quiet. Tim
Cat was 10 have his wiah, for the very
next dav = sweet-fared old lady looked IN.
"lIere she ~. my dear" ahe aaid TO
little girl with golden curls. here is my dear
old Jane and NIL my china animals, too.
The little girl looked at the china
animals, but she did not care for them.
Then she picked Jane m "I'll take
her, grandmother, II | may She can
he the grandmother doll. you know.
The drawer was closed again and
that night all WAS peace and quiet l,ist
rs Tim Cnt had wished II hope Jane
ia having oe of her gay times tonight.
he said For nv part ] WAS pretty glad
when that little girl paseed me. for |
have no doubt she would have let me fall )"
Weeks passed and Jane did not return,
asd the china animals had almost for
Cptten her when one day the drawer
wns opened again and the eweet~faoed
old lady placed Jane IN the drawer again.
'Poor little Jane SAID the old lady,
svou did not got such treatment ~ the
old davs. did YOU But the children
of today do not love their dolls a. we
, old d-fash,oned children loved them
oh. such changed Jane rs she was
| when the china animals had time to look
her over, her pretty bonnet vas bend.
| her kerrhief tprn and hor p~rtty dress
| n sal rn,lss
"DId you have n gay timc' asked
| Tim Cat. IN very eatty tone. Il am
aorry to eay, Won look as If Won might
| havn had iime OF some sort, Jane
Times have changed. Time, s,ncs
vuu and WIRE young, SAID Jane. Tho
dolls. the cats and the dogs. and ever
the ducks, are very different from thoa'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-06
PLAY CENTRE DRAWS
MANY CHILDREN.
Hundreds of Little Ones Attending
State Fair Find Plenty Of
Amusement.
Tber, has bren pIenty Of good whole

There has been plenty Of good whole
some amusement for the children who
attended the Fair this year. At the
PLAYGROUND Center, conducted under
the direction of Miss Jennie Weaver,
hundreds of little ones have assembled
every dav. and spent hours and hours
in the swings. see-saws and other amuse-
ments provided
In addition, there have been very
interesting childrcn's plays given each
afternoon. and these have attracted, the
older boys and girls. rs well as those not
vet in their teens. Yesterday, the play
was, The Sleeping Beatty and on the
stage erected for such purposes, The
children actors. presented thus pretty
little piece, in a manner that reflected
credit both on themselves and teachers
hut also entertained the fathers and
mothers and relatives OF the cast OF
characters.
This sample Playground Center. like
the Child Welfare center. War Information
Bureau and Health Center, reflected
the activities of the State Council OF
Defense, Womcn's Committee. The
Playground Ccnters, twenty of them,
have been engaged through competent
instructors this summer IN entertaining
and keeping the children guests from
mischief. and teaching them wholesome
amuScmcnts
On display at the Fair Playground
Center are some very clever exhibits
of what the children have been dong
this summer Prcttily arranged objects
made Of varied Colorcd paper, skIlltully
woven baskets ol various materials.
fancy quilts for tho soldiers, knitted IN
blocks hv the children and then sewcd
together. and many other items, Indicated
that the time spent at the play ccntcrS
ha, not all been devoted TO play.
The ChIld " Clfarc Center where babies
under ) wears are weighed and measured.
has been dong rushing business cs-
tcr,lav, over three score OF children wcro
tested in this way TO determine their
normal health standing and the lectures
on modified milk formulas have been
attended by as large crowds as could
assemble IN the center
There arc three such permanent Wei
fare Ccntcrs operating IN thus city now.
under the direction of the " clfare division
Womens Committee State Council Of
Defense They arc ~ Maple and
NanTmcu; r. and Heald and Peoples
Settlement Mothers seeking advice
about their children can Obtain II by
calling at any Of these stations any day
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-06

And therc are no such gay times ~
! usod to know. shall never again
wish 10 leave this drawer, and what ]
have been through has driven even the
sncmory of the old days nearly out of
my mind. Obi IL wAs awful
And now. in tho still of the night,
IL Jane begins To tell of her gay life Tim
Cat bna only to say, Tell ,s what hap
yened when yoI left us for all those
weeks. You have never told us oil about
it. you know"
II never shall,' Jane will reply, and
then she stops talking and goes 10 sleep
TO forget IT., which is just what the china
animals want her to do.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-06
l,ood Example

4 Pittsburg German killed himss,If
when he heard the German army was
being beaten. Here's hoping Others who
feel tho same way about II will follow
his example ~ Detroit Free Press
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-06
Large SmOkestack.

A building permit has been issued from
the office Of Building Inspector Preston
for the erection OF a large sInokestack, $50
feet tall at the plant of the American
Car and Foundry 60. al the foot of East
Eighth street. to cost $4,000 II K
HclnIecke will be The builder
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-06
The Heb Problem Cnu re Solved.

if YOU look 70 Every Evenings ciA.sioet
mage every day Many business houses dc.
pend upon Every Fvccins and it r~resy
fniIA ke~nllfs nrove that.--AbN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-06

] Iost something Try a classified
advertisement IL livery Evening ADV
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
ITALIAN WAR PICTURES.

The Italian Battle Front" the first
Official war Aims OF the Italian Govern
ment, which will begin its engagement
at the Playhouse on Monday, for one
week, were photographed on the FIR
Ing line under the direction Of the
Supreme General staff They show
mat Italy has been able 20 wage such
successful campaigns against her
ancient and inveterate Austrian enemy
because she has an enormous army
numbering 100000. This army is com
posed OF hardy, fearless and never-say-
Die fighters The 'Bersaghiieri. the
Aipini and the Ncapolitan regiments
VIII compare in brilliance Of fighting
attainments with those Of any other
country now engaged at war.
The fact is clearly borne home. after
Witnessing "The Italian Battlefront" +"
that Italy is staging one OF the most
remarkable and inspiring performances
IN Europe-one Of which they have
every reason TO be proud
Italy Is holding a front which is
longer than the French, British and
Belgian fronts comblned-more than
40 miles. Alone among the Allies she
Is doing most Of her lighting on the
enemy's SOIL she is battling the Aus
trian army. which Is fourth in Europe
and numbers. third In quality and prob
ably second in equipment.
In one single battle Italy lost more
men than fell on both sides at Gettys-
burg
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
AT THE VICTORIA.

"The Shuttle" which is the feature
attraction at the Victoria Theatre to-
day and tomorrow gives another op-
poriunity for Constance Talmadge 10
display her ambidextrous art, so to
speak, for in it she gives again a note
worthy dramatic performance. The
sturdy young heroine, still In her teens
finds her sister, who has married an
English lord. utterly broken In health
and spirit by her brutal husband; she
forthwith completely rehabllitates her
puts the husband In his place. and de-
spite his backbiting calumnies and per
secution. wins the heart Of a nelghbor-
ing squire. Al appealing and power
ful tale. woven with golden strands Of
heart Interest and shot with strident
emotional scenes that thrill.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
Dandruffy Heads
Become Hairless

n you want plenty Of thick. beau
tiful. glossy. silky hair, do by all means
get rid Of dsndruf. for n win starye your
hair and ruin Il II you don't.
10 doesn't do much good 20 try 60 brush
or wash II out. The only sure way TO get
rid Of dandrun Is 10 dissolve 81, then you
destroy n entirely. To do this. get about
four ounces Of ordinary liquid arvon; apply
It at night when retiringi use enough TO
moisten the scalp and rub Il in gently with
the finger tips.
By morning. most II not all, Of your
dandruf viii be gone, and three or four
more applications viii completely dissolve
and entirely destroy every single sign and
trace Of Il.
You will End. too. that all itching and
digging Of the scalp win stop. and your
hair will look and feel a hundred times
better. You can get liquid arvon at sny
drug store. II Is inexpensive and -four
ounces is sil you viii need, no matter
how much dsndrun you have. This simple
remedy never fails.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
PATRIOTIC WEEK AT
VICTORIA THEATRE

Patriotic Week" will be ushered in
at the Victoria Theatre on Monday when
"The Unbeliever." the inspiring and en-
thralllng war photo-drama will be
shown for the first time. The show
Ing Of the patriotic film IN connection
with the drive being made for ma
rine recruit sin this city Will add real
ism to the weeks performances.
The marine recruiting station in this
city as well ss the military authorities
at Fort DUPONT will cooperate In max
Ing the patriotic week one TO stimulate
further enlistment IN the forces Of the
United States who are particularly snx-
ious to recruit a large number from
this city. Many surprises await those
who see this impressive fllm OF the
great struggle. "The Unbeliever" Is the
fllmatizstlon Of "The Three Things, the
well known and vastly circulated story
by Mary Raymond.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
Delaware TRUST MAY
PUT Up BANK soon
Announcement by Alfred |
du Pont That Building
May Not be Delayed
BANKERS FROM DOWN
STATE AT MEETING

II was announced at a dinner and
reunion Of officers. directors and STATS
OF the Delaware Trust Company and lis
branches yesterday afternoon that
work upon the new banking home and
office building on the present site at
the northeast corner OF Ninth and
Market streets, may begin soon. This
statement was issued by Alfred l. du-
Pont, president Of the company, in a
letter read to directors and STATS OF
the Wilmington, Middletown, Dover,
Laurel and Seaford branches Of the
company, in the grill room OF the Hotel
dupont. Mr.. dupont was absent, ow-
Ing 10 business in Washington.
The plans, as announced about year
ago. call for ten-story structure OF
Italian marble, extending from Mar
ket to King streets. on the north side
Of Ninth.
Charles G. Dickson. a vice-president
OF the company, tald OF Mr.. duPOnts
regrets at his inability 10 attend. and
read his resume Of the year and his
plans for the future. One Of the most
Interesting items in the paper was the
growth OF the banks resources since
1916, from 100000 to s32j0,OOO at pres
ent, and the increase In subscribers
from 1853 to 1858 10 the same period.
The plans Of the company include
further improvement and extensions.
The building Of the new office build
Ing had been put or, owing 10 the de-
mand Of steel for war purposes. but 10
Is possible that construction Of the
structure VIII soon start
L regret exceedingly to learn that
there have been statements made In
effect that the Delaware Trust Com
pany is primarily a political organiza-
tlOn," Mr.. duPont's statement said.
THE Delaware Trust Company Is pr-
marlly and golely a banking lnstltu
ton in all that the word implies"
The statement concluded by thanking
officers and directors Of the Institution
for their faithful support
Applause followed the reading Of the
statement. The chsirman. William G.
TAYLOR. vice-president Of the company,
next introduced Robert Pennington, the
Trust Company's attorney, who read
a brief paper on the purposes Of the
institution.
Besides the officials from Whining
ton. the following directors and officers
OF the branches down the State were
present:
From NIiddletown branch Frank
Biggs. Joseph Blgss, c. Malcolm
Cochran. Dorsey W. Lewis, George V.
beverley Jesse l.. Shepherd, Nathaniel
J. Williams. James r. Woodall. Jr.,
Edward Ladley, William g. lockwood
From Dover branch. Hermon An
derson. James B. Bice. James A. Downes,
John W. FenimOre. William II. Green
well. Thomas n. Howell. George p.
Scotten. Francis NJ. SOper. William r.
Peters. Howard VI. Buckson, Claude B.
prettyman.
From sesford branch-James J. Ross,
s. n. Messick, Edgar G. Ross. j. Emory
Wiley. H. NJ. Carroll, Dr.. William r
Hsines. Robert B. Elliott. Harry NJ.
Bell. Martin Lee. Orlando r. Martin.
From Laurel branch-Niinos E. Cul-
yer. Curtis E. Davis. Arthur s Hearn,
Edmund Kitchens. Victor c. Kitchens,
Charles /. Horsey. John w. King,
Daniel J. Layton, Jr.. Thomas II. Rig
gin. Wlliamm +. Valiant. Albert J.
White. Willamm H. Cook, Willard II.
Ellis.
From Mllsboro branch-wm. L.
Parker.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
MANY AT BnaNDYwINE SPRINGS.

Brandywlne Springs Park. blg and
attractive as ever, had It's opening yes
terday. and there was no question
about the park maintaining It's old time
popularity. In addition to the thous-
ands Of visitors from Wilmington, an
immense number OF people came here
over the Wilson Line and took the
trolley TO the Springs. The boat line
ran special schedule. and this made
It possible FOR an immense number
Of park visitors 20 be accommodated
by the boats. All OF the amusements
in Brandywine Springs Park are In ex-
cellent shape and the place looks like
new
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
The MAJESTIC.

It is with sense Of great pleasure
that the management presents TO the
Wilmington public Douglas Fairbanks
in return engagement OF "The Habit
Of Happiness al the Majestic today and
tomorrow. The management Of VIII
mington's foremost theatres Justly feel
that they are partly responsible for
Douglas rise 10 stardom In this section
SO il is naturally a pleasure 10 announce
Douglas Fairbanks IN return engage
ment Of The Habit Of Happiness" as
the attraction at the Majestic Whether
you have seen this picture or not does
not matter, YOU viii enjoy IL all the
more by seeing Il again. This theatres
capacity is limited so make sure OF
your seat by coming early.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
MANY on RIVER RoArs.

Wilson Line boats did splendid work
In handling the holiday crowds yester-
day. The company now has a special
schedule in effect on Saturdays and
Sundays, and this makes the line par
ticularly attractive 10 pleasure seekers
The schedule during the week also
makes IL possible for a pleasure seeker
10 take a short trip at most any hour
OF the dav.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
AT THE OUEES.

The big holiday crowds were given
plenty Of opportunity TO enihuse at the
Queen yesterday. where Mary Pickford,
Americas sweetheart and most popular
screen star, appeared in her newest Art
craft picture, "M'liss," Bret Harie's
story Of the days OF 20. "Mliss" Is all
In all a typical Pickford picture. II
shows little Mary in rags and curls In
situations both humorous and dramatic.
and as on the preceding days. the audi
ence were pleased from ilrst to last. In
her role Mary PickfOrd was as usual
charming. and the principals IN her
support. Theodore Roberts, Thomas
Meighan and Tully Marshall also give
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
WANTS EMBARGO LIFTED.

Charles NJ. Upham. chief engineer Of
the state Highway Department. left for
Washington today to confer with Fed
eral officials concerning the lifting OF
the embargo between Philadelphia and
this city on materials needed for the
construction OF roads. The embargo
on the materials is apparently one Of
the chief obstacles in the road building
program Of this state.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
THANK OFFERING MEETING.

The annual thank offering social OF
the Young Peoples Societies OF the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Will be held In th- chapel OF brandy
wine NJ. E. Church. at Twenty second
and Market streets. on Monday even
ing. June B.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31

keep extra cars on the line in addition
to the usual holiday equipment. There
is an excellent vaudeville bin in the
Family Theatre. and this viii continue
each afternoon and evening with the
exception OF Sundays when the usual
sacred concerts will be the feature.
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
AZ HE SAVOY.

In "The Winning OF Beatrice" the
charming and beautiful star. May
Allison, has exactly the sort OF role
suited TO her delightful personality
She plays Beatrice Buckley. a girl Of
wealth and position who after the death
Of her father is Obliged 10 earn her
own living The way in which she does
1t IS typical Of the modern business
girl Beatrice makes capital out Of her
great ability, which is candy-making.
Robert Howard. a young advertising
man who Is not only up TO the minute.
but ahead Of It. aids in the campaign
in which her largest competitor IS
obliged TO come to her terms. Business
and romance are combined In the most
attractive manner In this brilliant
comedy-drama, which has its tense,
tragic moments as well as its brighter
ones. "The Winning Of Beatrice" with
lovely May Allison as the star. viii
please everybody. II will be shown at
the Savoy Theatre today and tomorrow
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
sHELLPOT PARK oPFNs.

Shellpot Park had its formal opening
yesterday. although all OF the amuse-
ments with the exception Of
the Family Theatre, have been open
since the middle OF the month
Records for attendance were broken,
and the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company was compelled to
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
SUGGESTS TENTS FOR HOMES.

Emil Ulrich, supervisor Of the
Street and sewer Department, suggests
that tents be erected on vacant lots
about the city for the solution OF the
Wilmington housing problem this sum
NOR
Evening journal., 1918-05-31
Attractions AT The City Theatres

splendid poriraysls OF their roles. Mary
Pickford in Miss will be shown again
today and tomorrow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-19
4 MERE SCRATCH
(From Thursdays Daily.

(From Thursdays DailyO
"As long as Archie was not killed,
everything is all right" was Colonel
Rooseve,t's comment yesterday when
he learned that one of his sons had
been wounded in an engagement with
the Germans.
Captain Arches leg was nicked by
q piece Of shrapnel and his arm was
broken. but not badly" according to
the reassuring cablegram sent to his
father by Theodore, Jr.. a major in
the expeditionary forces.
Such minor injuries doubtless seem
rs nothing to Colonel Roosevelt, who
is still quite vigorous after having
been made the repository for bullets,
fever microbes, South American pois-
ons and numerous more or less ex-
plosfve ideas about politics and poll
ticians. He is blind in one eye and.
since his recent operation, deaf in one
ear, but in spite Of all his infirmities
he is able with few words to start
q whole regiment of prominent
citizens running around in circles.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-19

crushing drive which would send
Hindenburg's troops IN retreGt aooss
Belgium and the German frontier, .ins
to the land Of the kaiser.
Meanwhile, Japan is hexf6n4
about her course with regard to SD
IBERIA, and Germany is using every1
day Of delay to strengthen her hold on
Russia and force her area Of cnm6o
further eastward. How much Jzpan
delay is due to Americas 4t96udo1
is matter ON which we can only1
speculate. It is possible thGt the
revelation Of Gernrany's absolute eun
troll of the bolsheviki will result In q
more hherA view Of this phase Of mal
war on the part of Washington Of
ffcials.
The rank and file American III
anxious to see Japan intervene in ST.
IBERIA, and. If possible, send her army
pellmeil into the territory which Ger-
many is grabbing so rapidly. There
is ample reason to believe that the
plans of the Germans for the VeateRnd
front depend largely on tho eoursoi
the allies may take in tho east
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-03-19
"EEEIlhe FINE"

(From Thursdays DailyO
Captain Steller's cablegram to MIS-.
Steller, to assure her that the in]ur'
les he sustained in his first clash with
ne boche were of minor nature, IS
4 literary masterpiece that cuts ).
Caesars "veni. vidi, vici'' record by
one-third and serves the purpose quite
as we'll as did the old Romans boast
full message to the folks back home.
IN Captain Steller's brief, reassur-
ing "Feeling fine" there was more
than the news that he was not in dan
ger as the result Of his wounds. In
all his letters, as in his treatment or
his company before departing from
France. there shows consciousness
q responsibility for the men OF his
command. His cablegram may we'll
be taken to mean that not only he
himself but the others of the Ottumwa
unit who were wounded in their first
encounter with the Germans are al
iI0aAy on the way to recovery and
leager to get back into the game for
another waIlop at the-cnemy.