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Evening journal., 1918-06-13
BOOKS ON GARDENING
AT CITY LIBRARY

The Wilmington Institute Free LII
brary has acquired a large supply Of
books on gardening, canning and pre-
serving during the past year, states
Arthur L. Bailey, librarian. in his an
nual report. During the first part Of
the year books on military and naval
questions were in great demand. Later,
there has been a steady call for techni-
cal works. The library is now excel
lently supplied with books on ship
building, for which there is a constant
demand On the shelves are over 300
volumes relating 10 the war and a
great mass Of pamphlet material on
the war, is ready for distribution.
War posters have been a prominent
feature Of the library wall display and
all will be kept as historical records.
In September, the library was instru-
mental in raising over $4,000 in Della
ware for the library fund for soldiers
and sailors. The local campaign brought
in 5000 volumes which went TO Camp
Meade, when Mr.. Bailey organized the
library there.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
SALESMAN KILLED
In CROSSING SMASH

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SALISBURY. Md. June i2-While on
their way from Delmar TO Salisbury
with stock Of lightning rods, which
they were selling, James Otwell, Of
Horntown. Va, was instantly killed and
Harry Winters seriously injured and
now in a critical condition as a result Of
being struck by a New York, Philadel-
phia and Norfolk express, at the Mid
dleneck crossing. A third man in the
wagon jumped before the crash and
escaped injury.
Mr.. Otwell was driving when the
train struck the vehicle. It is re-
ported that he was a wealthy farmer
of the lower peninsula Of Virginia Mr.
Winters is native Of Pennsylvania
and has been in this city for two years
in the same line OF business. Both men
are about go years Of age. The third
man is a native Of Virginia, and shortly
after the accident he left by car for his
home
One Of the horses was torn in shreds,
while the other one was cut in half
The wagon was completely demolished
and strewn along the railroad tracks
for several hundred yards.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
MRS. Wary COFFIN DEAD.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del, June i3.-The
body Of Mrs. Mary Coffin, who died at
her. home near RadnOr, Pa, Friday
night, at the age of 76 years, was
brought here yesterday and carried to
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. James
A. Carey, from whence the body was
taken this afternoon, to st. Johns NJ. E.
churchyard, for interment Mrs. Coffin
was well known to many people in this
section of the county and for many
years resided in Indian River hundred.
Deceased is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. James A. Carey, and two sons, Lee
and Frank Coffin, Of near Radnor. She
was the widow OF James Coffin.
Hiram A. Downing. aged 81 years, the
Oldest member OF Franklin Lodge, No.
~, A. F. & A. NJ, of this town, was
buried in st. Paul's P. f. churchyard
today. The Masonic lodge Of this town
performed the rites at the grave.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
ASK RECEIVER FOR
MD. WATER COMPANY

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKToN. Nd. June i2-Among the
graduates at Delaware College this
week were two sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry T. Alexander, of Elkton, Harry
Bratton Alexander. Bachelor Of Science; (;
John William Alexander. Bachelor Of
Science in Electrical Engineering.
Owing TO the failure of the Maryland
Water Company to fulnll its contract.
the town council has. through its
counsel. Omar D. Crothers, filed a bill
in the Circuit Court. asking that re-
ceiver be appointed.
"Libertys Torch" was given by the
Junior Chautauqua, Of Elkton. at the
Chautauqua tent, on Tuesday afternoon,
under the leadership Of the Junior
Chautauqua leader.
The first bid made in Cecil county
for the wool from the White House
sheep, was that of William B. Davis.
Of Cecilton. who offered $50 for the two
pounds. The wool win not be sold
until bids from all parts Of the state
have been received
Orders were given on Monday TO the
Cecil County Exemption Board to sum-
mon nifty Negro registrants to entrain
at Elkton on June 49,
An attack Of cramps. while swimming
in Conowingo creek, on Sunday caused
the drowning of Albert Thomas
The new board of town commission
ers for Elkton has elected William Hol-
lingsworth Mackall, president; Miller
F. Magraw, secretary; Delaney Scott,
treasurer and George NJ. Potts, town
bailiff
Miss Roberta F. Tull, of Washington.
d. c., is spending the summer at her
home in ElktOn.-William b. Davis. of
Cecilton, was an Elkton visitor on Mon
day.-Mrs. Thomas II. Harlan greeted
old friends here on TuesdaY.-Dr T..
Burton Pearson has returned from a
visit 10 his home i'm Middletown. DEL
Mrs. Henry Seeds Young, Of Whining
ton, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Hollingsworth Mackall.-Mrs Har-
Ian Johnson has returned from a six
months stay in Admission. Ala.-NIr. and
Mrs. Ezekiel Warner Dawson, OF West
Amwell, were Elkton visitors this
week.-Messrs. James and Henry Me
Neal. of Easton. Md, spent Sunday with
relatives in Elkton,
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
ROAD SUPERVISOR
UNDER WAGON WHEELS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del, June i3-Henry
V. Hall, road supervisor Of the Sixth
district Of Sussex county, was serious
ly injured yesterday when a wagon
load Of gravel. weighing about two
tons. passed over him. He suffered
internal injuries and was severely
bruised about one leg, although nc
bones were broken. 1t will be several
days before he will be able to resume
his duties.
Members Of the local fire department.
last night tested the new siren whistle
purchased recently for fire alarms. The
whistle is sounded by electricity. For
time last night townspeOple were
frightened as they believed that fire
had broken out but upon investiga-
tion It was found that the department
was giving the whistle a test
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
WHY SOCIETY WOMEN WASH
IHEIR OWN HAIR.

They do, not because it is fad, but
because they wish TO obtain the great
est possible hair beauty and be sure
they are not ssing anything harmful
They have found that in washing the
hair it is never wise to use a make
shift, but Is always advisable TO use
preparation made for shampooine
only. Many of our friends say they
get the best results from a simple
homemade CanthrOx mixture. You
can use this at a cost Of about cents
shampoo by getting some CanthroN
from your druggist and dlssolving a tea
spoonful ina cup 0fhotwater. This makes
enough shampoo liquid TO apply to al
the hair instead of just the top Of the
head, as with most preparations. Dan
druff, excess oil and dirt are dissolved
and entirely disappear in the rlnsina
water. Your hair will be so fluffy thai
it will look much heavier than it is
It's luster and softness viii also delight
you.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
kent CROPS BADLY
DAMAGED BY STORM
Trees Uprooted, Flowers
Destroyed by Unusually
Severe June Wind
CHAUTAUQUA OFF
FOR AFTERNOON
Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special TO THE EVENING JOIfNNAb.
DOVER. Del. June i3.-A storm Of
gigantic proportions. exceeded perhaps
only by the storm OF 1896, accompanied
by severe hail, wind, thunder and
lightning and heavy rain, PASSED over
Dover and vicinity yesterday afternoon
causing thousands Of dollars damage "a
early vegetables, fruits. etc.
Trees were uprooted. limbs were
twisted and broken from the trees and
hurled to the ground.
A large maple tree in front OF the
residence Of William l.. Pritchett on
state street was hurled against his
house. damaging the roof considerably
A large maple on Dover Green which
has stood the storms for several genera
lions, was split.
A coffee tree, 100 years old planted by
Vincent Loockerman, one OF Dover S
carly settlers and who owned Dover at
one time, located in the Bradford yard
an South State street, was upro0ted and
The limbs twisted and torn from the
body OF the tree.
Large maple trees planted by A. b.
Richardson. in front Of and on the prop
erly formerly owned by him now owned
and occupied by Mrs. A. B. Richardson
and sons. were shorn OF limbs. Practi-
cally all OF Mrs Richardson's potted
plants including many valuable palms
and rubber plants, sitting on the
porch were blown over A large sweet
cherry tree in the back yard OF the
Richardson home was badly damaged.
The hail fell in such quantities that It
was a common sight TO see children
and others shovel up bucket full Of the
hail. many Of which were as large as
wslnuts.
Not a street in Dover on which trees
were standing escaped the wind. Every
street after the storm was literally
filled with broken limbs, In many IN
stances blocking traffic. ON North
state street, opposite Washington street
a large tree was uprooted which COM
plctely blocked the street.
With the breaking Of the limbs, many
telephone and electric light wires were
damaged, in the latter case, Dover's cleo
trio light plant being put out OF com
mission, causing business places -de-
pending on the electricity to shut down.
Dovers weekly papers due to come out
last night were delayed on this account,
Many homes depending solely on the
electric light were forced to use candles
and coal oil lamps. The Dover Chautau-
qua. which opened yesterday. was com
PEELED TO dismiss without giving its en-
tertainment, because OF the severe wind
which rocked the tent. Because OF the
electric current being shut of last even
ing the Chautauqua was compelled to
give its entertainment in the Dover
Opera House which was provided with
vas as well as electricity.
That the storm was limited In It's
wake. was evidenced from the fact that
it did not extend below Dover more
than a mile.
At the ]. T. Moore grape farm, the
hail ruined the vinyard, cutting the
green grapes from the stems and beat
ing them 10 the ground
War gardens all over Dover are
ruined butter beans, tomato plants and
other vegetables being beaten to the
ground besides being cut off.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
MIDDLETOWN SUES TO
RECOVER SCHOOL TAX

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN. Del, June i3.-About
forty residents Of odessa have been
made defendants in suits brought by
Frank Davis. clerk of the schools, for
the recovery Of unpaid school taxes
for 1917. They will be- arraigned be-
fore Magistrate Stevens Of this place
tomorrow afternoon.
The number includes about one-half
Of the taxable residents Of the school
districts, many Of whom have never
paid any school taxes. The necessity
Of the school board TO raise more
money with which TO conduct the
schools is the cause of the suits being
brought.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
SUSSEX In REVOLT
AGAINST SALISBURY

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. June ia
meeting Of the Republican County Com
mittee was held here yesterday, plans
for the coming campaign were talked
over. Leaders Of all wings OF the party
Joined in the meeting and party har-
mony and one ticket were urged. Dem
ocrats are busy urging that Sussex
County unite on James NJ Tunnel,
this town, for the nominee for United
states Senator.
Friends OF Senator Salisbury are be
coming alarmed over the situation Ia
this county. There is no question that
Senator Salisbury has made many
political enemies over the manner in
which he has handled the distribution
OF patronage. DR.. John H. Hammond, Of
this town, and Captain Samuel J. Fur
ness, OF Bethel. are now actively ar
rayed against senator Salisbury, and
the old Notwithstanding feud has
again been famed into flame.
Predictions are made that Josiah Mar
vel, Of Wilmington, and Mr.. Tunnel
viii split the Sussex delegates with
Senator Salisbury in the State conven-
ton.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
DELAWARE MAN HAS
LARGEST WAR GARDEN

GEORGETOWN, DEL. June i3.-The
largest war garden in the State is To-
Gated along the dupont Boulevard on
the right Of way not used for travel.
It is in charge OF w. r. Tucker, Of this
place. He has $1,000 early csbbages
almost ready to cut and 100000 tomato
plants have just been put out, while
white and sweet potatoes and other
truck have been planted.
When the boulevard was built a 200
foot right of way was given; only 30
feet has been used for the road and it
is the remainder Of this strip running
along the boulevard which is being
used for the enormous war garden.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
news HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW CASTLE
Town Folk Step Briskly on
Mid-Ju Day TO Keep
Warm
SCHOLARS PREPARE
FOR COMMENCEMENT

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Del. June i3.-New
Castle people this morning moved about
with more than usual energy TO keep
warm. The sudden change Of weather
was very noticeable
The usual voice Of the fruit dealer is
no longer heard IN this town The
scarcity Of fruits Of all kinds and the
very high prices are the reason.
Men have recently been compelled
TO hunt the town over for rooms, and
then go away because none could be
found. With the enlargement Of two
or three Of the industries Of cur city.
there is growing demand for in
creased facilities for housing people.
Town Council is expected TO consider
this question
Strangers were observed in town yes
ierday They were seen making
study OF some OF the historic places
and Of the splendid elms that grace the
public square. Many New Castle peo-
pie have never thought seriously OF
the peculiar claims OF their town be
cause Of its early history, proving true
the saying, "a prophet is not without
While no meeting has been held to
protest against the increased rates for
trolley fare, the complaints are heard
more frequently, and some people have
been compelled to change their plans.
Members Of the Dorcas Society OF the
Methodist Church left this afternoon
at . o'clock for Craig's farm. Many
automobiles were at the disposal OF the
society.
Mischlevous boys last evening broke
the large plate glass in Tobin's butcher
shop.
John McDeyitt has received a post
card from Richard Mahoney. we'll
known New Castle boy. Mahoney has
been promoted TO chief gunner's mate, |
and is now in london. He wishes to1
be remembered to his many New Castle |
friends.
John Fulenwieder is preparing to
leave for Annapolis.
Walter Dzilsonsk had his right hand
mangled in a chain at one Of the steel
plants yesterday. tearing his fore finger
Off. DR.. Dodd attended the injured
man.
New Castle Reserves practiced last
night in preparation for their game on
Saturday with Penlyn Hall, OF VIII
mington.
Lieutenant Hepburn, OF the Ordnance
Department, is stationed at the Bethle-
hem loading plant. Lieutenant Hepburn
is living in Wilmington.
The trolleys were unable to make the
early trips yesterday TO the Bethlehem
plant because OF the flooded condition
OF the roads. The temporary foot bridge
which was built by the Bethlehem
plant. is not long enough. and the peo-
pie who depended on walkers Hack
were unable 10 get there.
Joseph RothrOck has accepted posi-
ton with Plant &C. OF the American
Manganese steel Company.
Members Of Delaware Saengerhund, OF
Wilmington, were given reception
by John Fehl proprietor Of the Jeffer-
son Hotel. last night.
On Wednesday night the promotion
exercises Of the eighth grade into the
High School will be held.
On next Thursday evening the Juniors
Glass will give reception to the Senior
Glass.
on next Friday night commencement |
exercises will be held in the Opera
House.
Henry Harris. who had piece of
emery lodged in his right eye was
treated by Or Dodd.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
ALSO STORM SWEPT

Crops in this section Of New Castle
county were damaged when the worst
hail storm in years visittd Wilmington
and vicinity last night
A series OF three electrical storms
visited the city yesterday
A number Of electric light wires and
telephone wires were put out Of com
mission. No serious damage was re-
ported. The northern and western
rural sections Of the city were hard
hit. In many instances growing crops
here were flaltened by the heavy
winds.
= Some Of. the roads leading to Will
mington were strewn with limbs torn
from trees.
The storms were followed by dc
cided drop in the temperature last
night, and this morning thln-blooded
people were on the shivering edge.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
FIND SNAKE IN STRAWBERRY.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, June i3.-A Dover party,
while eating Strawberries a few days
ago, noticed a particularly large one
and decided to cut it in half In doing
so, a small, well developed snake un-
folded itself. It was first thought the
creature was large size worm, but
closer investigation, when placed on a
saucer, showed it to be a small snake,
with complete head and tail.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
FINISHING SUSSEX ROAD.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del, June i3.-Dr.
Joseph Hay Amies. Of Secane, Pa, foun-
der Of the Amiesite road building mate
rial, a streich-of which is TO be found
along the route Of the dupont road, be
tween here and Selbyville, is placing
the top dressing on the sample pieces
OF Soilamies road, which was laid a
few weeks ago. at the intersection of
the Laurel-Georgetown road and the
dupont road and by the last OF the
week the road will be thrown open to
the public
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
PRAYER DRIVE OPENS.

BY The United Press.
ONTARIO, Cal, June t3.-There's :
another way TO help win the war and
swat the Kaiser.
Ontario is conducting prayer drive
for victory.
The fire bell rings at noon each day
to remind all the people Of tho town TO
stop whatever work they may be do
ing, and with bowed heads TO pray
for victory and for the safe return of
the boys they have sent overseas.
This municipal angeles was instl-
tuted by proclamation Of the mayor, at
the request of the town council.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
RIRn EARN SnLn.

The Charles Bird farm Of 90 acres at
has been purchased by the
Pennsylvania and Delaware Develop
ment Company with the intention OF
developing it. II is expected there will
be a demand for homes. especially as
the steel mills at Claymont are TO start
operations in the near future.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
LABOR HEADs MEETING TOpAy.

John O. SaylOrl district superlnlen-
dent, and A. G.. Benkhart, State director,
are attending a conference in Wash
lngton today OF all the district super
intondents and State directors Of the
United States Employment Service in
the United States.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
AUTO VICTIM IMPROVES.

Mrs. Robert Davis, of No. 2207 Jessup
street, who was injured in an automo-
bile accident last Sunday. is reported to
be improving at the Homeopathic Hos
pital. Mrs. Davis sustained a fractured
skull.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-02
SERVICE BANNER
WITH Il STARS
Flag Win Be Carried at the Head
OF Independence Day Parade in
Rock Island on Thursday.
CHICAGO MAN Is SPEAKER
VIII Take Leading Part In Pro-
gram at Long View Park AT
er the Procession.

GOLD STARS.
Fred Charles Schaffner.
Lieutenant Adrian {. Ed
wards.
William ]. Brown.
Joseph sharpe.
Howard Hummei-
ID. J. Richards.
Alden Dove.
James Rutley Patient
Joseph 4. Smith.
Corporal Raymond /. Con-
nelly.
AiphOnse De CIeene.
Twelve gold stars,
Rock Islanders will uncover for
big service flag TO honor the l.
local lads who have made the su-
preme sacrifice in the war, when
the Fourth Of July parade takes
place.
The banner containing y gold
stars Will lead the parade. The
stars will represent those who
have been killed in action OF died
Of wounds in France or those who
have died in the United States
while in service.
The parade Is expected TO be tbs
most impressive ever held in this
city. Every organization and ev-
cry person is urged To participate
Forming near the Young Men s
Christian association the march
ers will start at 1870 in the after
noon.
The line Of march has been
planned as follows
,Jrm at Y. VI. &. \ al Fifth
avenue and Twentieth street,
north on Twentieth street to
Second avenue. west on Sec
oud avenue TO Fifteenth street.
= From there The paraie Will
- counter-maTch on Second ave
III nue. to Twentieth street. south
4 on Twentieth street to Seventh
avenue. west on Seventh ave
nue. and south TO Long View
park.
At The park speaking and sing
ing will take place. The entire att
ernoon is to be devoted TO patriot
: exercises. g. 7. Savers OF Chica-
go Will make the main address OF
the afternoon.
L. The reception committee for the
day was announced this morning
as follows.
Gilmore Il. Stafford, Mrs ". J.
Sweeney Mrs. c. L. SiIyis, H. II.
Cleaveland and John H. Hauberg.
Makes appeal.
A statement issued today by tho
Independence Day ASSOCIATION TO
loyal citizens is appended.
The Independence Day assocl-
alton asks your cooperation to
make this Fourth of July celebra
ton one of the most patriotic this
city has ever witnessed.
We have arranged for a parade
at 1870 in the afternoon through
the business section and TO Long
View park.
The parade will counter-marcl
so that everyone taking part will
have a chance TO review il.
There will be patriotic address
+ es. community singing. military
maneuvers by an attachment OF
the United States army in the aft
i ternoOn, also q band concert aft
ernoOn and evening.
We earnestly solicit the sup
port Of all patriotic citizens an
every fraternal, civic, patriotic and
marching organization in the city
4 TO make this success by enter
ing into the parade.
Every organization expecting II
take part in the parade or desir-
4 ing any information regarding
i same is urged TO do so as soon as
] possible by telephoning r. / 1414.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-02
CHILD WIFE ENDS
LIFE WITH GLASS
MERCURY TABLETS

In the throes Of a case of
blues" Mrs, Olga Brown, 17-year-
old child-wife, dissolved 90 BIZ
chloride of mercury tablets in a
glass of water yesterday and drank
the solution.
She was found on the bedroom
floor at the home of her grand
mother. Mrs AIyina Jacobs, 1923
West Fifth street, Davenport, by
her aunt, Mrs. John Laroby and a
neighbor
At that time she was in great
agony, and died before Dr.. j.. G.
Kreul reached the home. One OF
tn tablets dissolved in q quart Of
water is sufficient 10 cause death,
physicians say.
In a hastily written note found
near her body. the girl said she
was tired Of living and wanted TO
die"
There's nothing more in life for
me-" said her husband, Arthur
Brown. when he came home this
morning and found his wife dead
I'm going to Chicago and re-en-
list as sCGn as | can Mr. Brown
is a former jackie, having been
honorably discharged from the
navy only two months ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-02
TAB vIQLAT0RS
OF WORK ORDER
Department of Justice Man Has
List OF Those EyadinG Rule
in Local establishments.

1t is understood that Z depart
ment OF justice man working in
Rock Island has already compiled
a list OF the names of men who
VIII be notified TO obtain useful
employment The work or fight
ruling which went into effect
yesterday is the cause OF a wide
investigation that is being made.
Several downtown establish
ments were visited yesterday and
men are said to have been found
working at occupations termed as
nOu-usefdl in the selective service
regulations governing this mat
Ter
According to these regulations
all men Of draft age in either class
one, two. three or four must be
usefully employed not Ioter than
July or their local board shall
call them and ask reasons why
they are not so employed.
Penalty Attached.
It is stipulated that from three
TO seven days are to be allowed
the registrant to report. All men
who have wilfuIly violated the
work or fight order will be placed
in class one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-02
ASKED TO DOFF
HATS FOR FLAG
Officials Defense Council Make Re-
quest OF Patriots for Fourth
of July Parade.

Remember TO dol your hat when
the flag passes in the big Fourth OF
July parade Failure to live up 10
this rule may lead 10 unjust crit
clsm.
The Rock Island county council
of defense recalls the fact that ey-
cry man and boy viewing the pa
rade is Obliged 10 observe the rule
ana Will station men along the line
OF march TO secure the names OF
THE persons that ignore the rule.
This is one thing that should b.
pounded into the people Of Rock
Island" said one official Of the de
.fcnse council today Men and boys
in this city have been careless in
this manner and many OF them need
stirring up. In the majority Of
cases it is due TO thOughJlessness
bet at the same time it leaves 4 bad
Impression and unjust criticism
may follow.
Il am going TO ask the people Of
Rock Island 10 remember this rule
during the parade the Fourth OF
July and | hope no one will be re
ported IS failing to observe the
rule