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Evening journal., 1918-02-25
DESIGN FURNITURE
FOR SOLDIERS HOME
Wilmington High School
Asked TO Join Camp
Dix Competition
EXAMS OVER ON
NEXT FRIDAY

An invitation was sent TO the VII
mington High school this morning TO
join in a state competition In design
ing furniture for conyalescent house
at Camp Dix. The National Red Cross
is planning 10 build conyalescent
house to be called Red Cross House in
connection with each base hospital at
the army cantonments. The high
schools Of Delaware are invited to sub
nit designs for the following articles
OF furniture for the house at Camp nix:
A demouniable table for reading, six
feet by two feet six inches, that can
readily be packed and stored; a bench
TO slip under the table; stools 10 match.
The designs have 20 be sent by March
to Mrs. r. L. Holiday, in Dover. The
time given for the work is so short
mat the high schools are desirous Of an
extension.
The government is also Offering a
competition to tho high schools. art
schools and. grammar schools OF the
country. in which prizes Will be given
for poster designs.
The High School membership is pay
ing for the service flag, wishing Go have
10 a genuine school nag Therola cost
Of the flag, which measures ten by mr.
teen feet, is s37 p. OF this amount s22
is for the flag and the remainder for
stars at 6 cents apiece
Principal A. II. Berlin told the scholars
this morning that many men and
women who attended the patriotic day
asst Wednesday spoke 10 him of the
beauty and interest Of the exercises and
especially Of the wonderful singing of
the school. lie desired to add his own
of the work Of the school
upon that day.
The orchestra gave a spirited per
formance today Of where DO We Go /
From Here ?" The school sang "llu- !
Call" and "Follow the Flag |
The assembly closed wgh the salute to /
the flag and the "Slar Spanglod Banner /
The February class members WI /
know their fate by Friday when the /
ones finish their High school /
course.
With the coming Of mild weather the /
question OF farm work is again coming
into prominence. Just how much il |
will Interfere with the attendance of
the High School boys remains to be
seen.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
At THE GARRICk.

Oscar Figman and The Beaumont
ais ms. who corn frcci from the
ranks Of musical comedy. are on the
bin at the Garrick Theatre this week,
where they will present the very funny
comedy. "The Second Mr. Baggs" John
G. Sparks, the noted Irish comedian,
heads a company which will give ~
Little Bit Of Old New York" which is
SAID TO be very interesting George
Choos will present an elaborate opera
,omique entitled An Arabian Night
which viii be given by a company of
fifteen. headed by John A. Crawford
other acts on the bin include the Ritter
brothers pantomnisis; Jewett and
Pendleton, modern dancers Allen and
Howard, lively condolences: the Misses
S.Iciair and Castor, dainty singina
condolences and the pathe Weekly
VIII big war pictures
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETINC.

The Womans Nissional Society oi
Mt. Pleasant VI. 2 Church viii hold
its monthly meeting at the home ol
Mrs. II. II Campbell Holly Oak road
Holly Oak, on Thursday afternoon
Africa" is The subject and ihe "Afri-
can Trail" is being read Last months
meeting was held no the home of Mrs
Lewis IT, Petit dc Mauge of Holly oak
At This meeting it was decided 90 do
sewing for the orphan children of
France.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
MISSIONARY RALLY.

In Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
next Friday evening a missionary meet
Ing will be held. Miss Daisy Dean
Bale, field secretary Of the Atlantic
District Womans American Baptist
Foreign Mission Society viii be the
speaker. A pageant also will be given
hy w w. G. girls Of North Baptist
Church.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
Al TIE MAJESTIC.

Mabel Normand will make her nrsl
appearance as a star in Goldwyn pic
lures in 'Dodglng a Million a mys-
lery drama written for Edgar Sclwyn
author Of Nearly Married Mabel Nor
mand has appeared In some Of the big
sest comedy hits on The screen. She Is
an international fsvorlle In nlmdom
and her return TO motion picture goers
after a long absence Will be in the ma
lure or a genuine sensation when
Dodging a Million Is shown al the
Majestic today, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. The play contains The four big
essentials TO entertainment on the
screen-mystery. romance. adventure
and laughs. The production is in six
acts and was produced under the di-
rection Of George Loane Tucker whom
you will all remember as the creator
OF "rhe Christian"
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
At THE QUEEN.

To the ardent pholoplay fan 70 Is
hardly necessary TO call attention TO
the appearance OF Charles Ray at the
Queen today and tomorrow in "The
Hired Man" a Paramount picture pro-
duced by Thomas II. lnce. Nou may
havo been one OF those who followed
The rise Of Charles Ray through his
various productions IN the past You
have laughed and cried with him In
"The Pinch Hitter" "The Clodhopper'
and "1he son OF His Father" If you
saw any OF these pictures YOU will
want TO see his latest And If you did
not see any OF them. we want TO say
that there is not a young man before
The screen today that expresses any
where near The charm and ability OK
emplined by Charles Ray.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
RUNS DOWN WOMAN,
THEN ABANDONS TEAM

Mrs. J. Bacon Stubbs. wife Of DR.
Stubbs. Of No s27 Tatnall street. was
badly injured last evening when team
driven by a Negro. ran her down at
Ninth and Market streets The driver
OF the team did not stop 20 ascertain
what harm had been done. but contlnu-
ed out Ninth street 10 West street,
where he deserted the horse and car
riage The police took charge of The
team and are holding It for the owner
Evening journal., 1918-02-25

rlscale. As Dorothy Warner. the pretty
little shop girl forced to solve the
problem of supporting herself and a
baby sister on $40 a week, Bessie Bar
riscale takes advantage of the opening
scenes of the drama TO draw her audi
ence. hemt and soul, into C.. Gardner
Sullvans wonderful story and make
them live with her The tense. dramatic
moments which follow each other I'm
such quick succession through her
tragic life.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
Ar THE SAVOY

Produced under the supervision Of
the great director OF monster screen
spcclacles Thomas II. lncc, and writ
ten by the author Of many of the arts
most famous photodramas, q. Gardner
sullivan. the powerful drama Those
Who Pay is "a perfect vehicle for the
beautiful and talented star Bessie Bar
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
sOLpIEn TtkEs nRInE

Miss Leona ". Thompson and Daniel
NJ Draper wene married at ihe parson-
age Of Epworih ~ D. Church ycsicr-
day by the Rev. j. Howard Gray. Mr..
Draper is attached 20 The Delaware
Regiment at Camp Dix. he returned
to camp Immediately after his mar
riagc
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
MR. MINGATE ORnAINEn.

I'm st. Johns p. =. Church yesterday
Thomas Y. Wingate, Of this city, was
ordained into the priesthood by Bishop
kinsman. The sermon was preached by
Dr. Nerkes, OF the Philadelphia Divinity
school Mr. Ningate has been supply
ing Calvary Church.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
WILLIAM -SIUUCK.

Miss Annie +. William and William A
shuck, both OF TaleyNille, We're mar
ried on February ., by The Rev. r. II
Adams.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
MAITERs.TANELn.

Miss Nellie E Walters and Anthony
Faneo. both of this city, were married
on February q, by the Rev. James p
Quigley.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
TRAFFIC COP REcovERs.

Traffic Ofilcer Sherwin who had been
~ for three weeks with the grip. re
sufned his duties today. lie was greet
eo nF many y nis friends at his post
~ Sixth and asrket streets.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
pIRCEII.-RnMEN.

Miss Gertrude NJ. Purcell and John d..
Bowen. both of this city, were married
on February iI 10y The Rev. r. IL.
Adams.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
ARGO-CAMPBELI.

Miss Mamie Warrington Arru and
Walter Lee Campbell both of this city
were married on February i6 by Che
Rev r. H. Adams.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
ROSEBUD SOCIAL.

The Rosebud Social Will hold iis next
meeting at the home OF William
Crather NO sos Elm street, on We'd
nesday evening
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
CAnnnNI.ATCmIM

Miss Barbara p. Cahoon and Roswell
Latchum, both Of this city, were mar
ried on January %, boy the Rev, r. II.
Adams.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
Attractions AT The City Theatres
TODAY IN THE THEATRES

THE PLAYHOUSE.
"Oh, Look"
THE CARRICK
Vaudeville.
QUEEN.
"The Hired Man" ,Photoplay.)
VICTORIA.
Scandal" 'Photoplayl
MAJESTIC.
"Dodging a Million" (Photoplay)
SAVOY.
"Those Who Pay" (Photoplay.l
LYRIC.
Musical comedy
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
aTnIs snIIAR IARMn

The Messrs. Shubert are sending to
The Playhouse on Tuesday and We'd
nesday, March sc. a new comedy, en-
titled "The Squab Farm" This is the
latest effort OF Frederick and Fanny
Hattou, who seem 60 rank among the
most successful authors OF present
comedy successes. The piece was
staged by George Foster Plat. and This
alone assures local patrons Of we'll
balanced performance and splendid
scenic effects The cast includes Lowell
sherman and Alma Tell. William J.. Glib
son, Harry Davenport, Henry Gsell Oil
yer Smith, Charles Seay Dorothy
Klewer, Julia Bruins, suzanne Villa,
Helen Barnes. Ann Austin jeanette
Horton, Florence Doyle and others. A
popular priced matinee will be given on
Wednesday
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
"OLD LADY 81"

Emma Dunn is making the biggest hit
OF her career i'm "Old Lady 81" which
ran all last season i'm New York. and
Will Doe presented al The Playhouse
March II, 70 and r. 10 is a golden
play i'm every sense OF the word lis
lhen- being built around one man as
Wn inmate of an old ladies' home, af-
fords rich opportunities for comic situ-
ations and reveals the human heart the
same al Whatever age. The character
izations are simply wonderful, and all
Of the "old women OF the home are
human and furnish many
good laughs The staging Of the pro
duclion is done artislically. The living
room OF the old ladies' home is par
ticularly faithful, and has been copied
bodily from a New England institution
OF this type.
Evening journal., 1918-02-25
"OH LOOK !" OPENS AT
PLAYHOUSE TONIGHT

When Harry Carroll and William
Sheer were casting their play, "Oh,
L00k9 which comes 90 The Playhouse
tonight for all The week, Mr.. Sheer call
ed James Montgomery on the telephone
and said:
i've written a name on piece OF
paper. It's the name Of the only man
on the stage whom ] consider can play
the part Of stephen Baird. Harry has
secretly written a name, and ! wish
you would do the same and send 10 over
TO the otllce Immediately"
I'm short time a messenger boy de-
liyered a note TO Mr. Sheer 10 was
opened IN the presence Of Mr.. Carroll
and laid face down on a desk. Carroll
produced his slip and they were com
pared Each without the Others knowl-
edge had written the same name, Harry
Fox. Fox was located at the Winter
Garden, and before the day was over he
was carrying around a contract signed
by Messr. Carroll and sheer which call
ed for his services In the new play
lie will create the role OF stephen
Baird. and will be seen i'm that charac-
ter during the local engagement. II is
particularly suited TO Mr. FoX's talents
steve is a bright youth. who DANCES and
sings all through the action Of the play.
lie is an up-te-the-minuie boy. whose
personality lends a refreshing air TO
every scene.
Mr. Montgomery has written plenty
of smart dialogue for "SteVc' and in
trusted 10 FoXs accomplishments The
character will no doubt live long in The
minds of the playgoer who sees This at
traction
In support OF Fox. Messrs. Carroll and
sheer have provided a splendid cast,
with George Sidney, Worthe Faulkner,
Alfred Kcppelcr. Alexander r. Frank,
Albert Sackcti. Frederick Burton, Harry
Kelly, Charles Musseit Louise Cox,
Genevieve Tobin, Amelia Gardner Flor
ence Bruce, Betly Hope Hale Betty
Hamilton. Mildred Sinclair and a whole
stage fun of beautiful girls.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
AMERICANS TAKE TOWN.
HARD FIGHTING was SEEN
TUESDAY.
Litt,c Resistance OGercd by %ncmy
in Advance on Epicds. Formerly
StoutIy Defended.

With the American Army on the
Aisnc-Marne Front, July 81, Evening
(By the Associated Press) THE fight
ing today was not characterized By
any great artillery activity although
the heavy guns continued to drop
shells on the retreating enemy and
serve 10 some extent to disorganizc
his movement.
lt was radically different yesterday
when the Americans fought three
imcs for the possession Of Epieds, the
Germans countering every time and
stu6honily cOntesting every move
ment made ~ the Franco Americans
on that part of the line Immediately
north of -Thierry. The Amer
leans passed Epicds today with COM
parativcly little resistance The French
on their part OF the line also found
hc enemy willing to move.
Hot rear guard actions are con
tihuing. The losses among the Ger
mans have been lighter than usual on
account Of their failure to resist
strcnuousiy tho advance of tho allies.
Nofh cf Cnatoau-Thiorry tho allied
forces used mounted patrols at two
places in maintaining contact with
thoir armies i'm the rear.
1t is ROW known that General voa
Loohm, tho German commandcr ou
mis- front, has managed to move t.
II largo pact OF his suns and stores.
Owing 20 thc fact that the day was
'rieht ana there was little wind
aviators played an important role IN
the nght. American aviators in con-
bats north Of the Marine on Wednes-
lay downcd five German machines.
Tho Americans suffered no losses.
Their first fight was with n German
squadron of = planes. the battle last
ing nearly two hours. -Four Germans
worc downed. Later the Americans
shot down another enemy plane.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
.5Ei.Il[E ~ ENGLAND.
1;aHy Members OF istb02 S0ciclics NAN
be Called from Important TASKS.

London, July PA strike of mu-
milton workers began at birmingham
at 6 o'clock this evening the hour thc
the day workers finished their wor.
and when the night shift was 10 come
on duty, according to Il dispatch Il
the Central News from Birmingham.
The aggregate membership OF ;hl
IL societies affiliated with the ioint
committee OF the engineering trade.
unions is about G5, 600, including aboui
5000 women. Officials Of the join,
committee say they have no reason T.
doubt that all the workers viii %
loyal to The resolution to stop wor';.
a number of DISCHARGED soldiora
who arc union members inquired Of
,hc officials Of the Federation Of Dis
charged Soldiers and Sailors regard
Ing thoir position. Thcy were advised
not TO cease work undcr any circum
sances owing TO tho serious con.
sequences which would cnsue to the
men in the trenches.
AZ Lincoln where the strike was 20
become effective tonight unless the
embargo was Withdrawn the WORKERS
SGrcod to remain at thcir posts pend
Ing Il decision OF the national confer.
oncc tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
SUNK ~ a TORPEDO.
tommand:y of U-b0at Gives Bandages
to "oG';a ;acd--iive Days OF Torture.

London. june % Correspondence
ot inc Associated Press)-one, in
stance N which an enemy submarine
co"mandcr, after sinking British
vessel, amazed the survivors by Civ
in% them bandages and Iiniment for
uheir wounds, stands out in sharp con-
traSt 10 tht brutality or indifer-
cnco to suffering practiced by the
German sea-pirates. Nevertheless the
Survivors tell story of extreme hard
ship endured in small boats for six
days and nights. Seventeen are miss
ing OF the ships company OF ninety
i've
Five hundred miles from the Irish
coast u large British steamer. out
ward bound in ballast received a tor
pcdo dcathblow. No time was sNiost by
the ships company in getting away
from the sinking ship.
Many of The crew had been wound
od especially among the engine-room
force. With difficulty the injured
we're placed in the boats.
The submarine suddenly appeared
nearby ana the commander came on
deck. lie noticed the wounded. and
calling tho boats alongside, his craft,
ne went inside, returning with band
a"as and liniment which he handed
to tho surprised officers in charge OF
the boats. This act of kindness say
ed several lives.
\ steamers smoke was seen on the
horizon and the u-boat made off
rapidly. Tho small boats shaped a
codrsc toward land but the wind was
light and unfavorable.
Only a small store Of biscuits was
carried. There wasiwater enough for
very limited ration and in the
days that followed the suns heat was
almost intolerable. Wounded las
cars succumbed one after another
and were consigned TO the sea.
ON the fifth day vessel hove in
Si9ht and bore down toward them.
Thon it seemed To- change it's mind
ard steamed off in another direc-
d"n. Probably the ship thought the
SNAIL boa;s were German submarine
Gocoys
Torture reached it's limits the next
day. Previously the officers had re-
sorted TO physical force to prevent the
Lasoars from drinking the salt water.
NdW nothing could restrain them and
hey eagerly drank the brine. Soon
afterward two died of their sufrerings.
Hope had almost died when late
that evening vessel sighted and pick
"a them up. They were landed in Ire
land.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
Woman Councn of ncfcnsc.

The regular m,atiue Of the Wo
mans Committee of tie Council OF De
fcnsc viii be- held on Saturday. JuH
27th at II o'cioci> at the Ch"mhcr o
'ommcrcc rooms MI women VIII
atc Interested i'm aiving aid TO thcii
goYernmyn, i'm this time OF need are
cordially invited to atlcnd the meet
ing. The newly elected state chair
man OF the comuit,cr, Mrs. otc,
Ecjd, viii bo present and a ful
meeting is urgcuti" requested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
Tic safe Fair.

Columbia. July 2I.--The stat
Council of Defense has recognized the
usefulness OF the state Fair at this
particular time OF stress, and has IS
sued u statement which has been cir
culated throughout the county coun-
ellis, advising the cShihit.On Of Nal
Worl; ut the state Fair this fal. Ii
this manner the ADVANTAGES OF pcac
time will not only bee Illustrated bu'
added TO this the States great stor2-
house Of patriotism and patriotic aC.
tivity viii be emphasized. IT is th,
plan and purpose Of the state CouN.
ell that both The mems and women
divisions be represented in tn,
patriotic exhibitions which are to b,
an important pant OF the state Flu
tbs year. Both branches of Tho
state Council are in touch with -. T.
EGrd and other officials Of the stat
i'air, who have agreed 10 provide on,
or more BUILDINGS for exhibition pur-
Doses
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
SUBMARINE D8NIAG-
ED.
R0Se {" Surface lrnevrcctcdIy Near
Armed Allied ship.

Washington, July 25.-An American
submarine OF the latest design, while
cruising submerged, suddenly rose
near am allied armed ship off the
New England coast and was fired up
on. No one WAS injured. The sub
marine was slightly damaged, and is
being towcd to port.
Later the navy announced that the
submarine had proceeded 10 her base
under her own power. The names
arc not given.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27

Sew >'r,3niy 21-'Fhc mtt men
non in German newspapers deceived
h,lc of The number shots fred iu
tine long range bombarlment of Par
Within a specified period. is made iu 4.
special dispatch from the Western
front published in the Colo@r, ;a-
zetc OF May 2S which. IN rr,jcW
OF the days activities conclude with
the statement that "aut> Gvn shots
were fred at Paris"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27
RESERVES THROWN IN.
C!itAilNS ARE USING UTMOST
SF!;ENCu BUT ALLIES STILL
CAIN.
'"'h h"dcEGorr Expected To Launch
'"unicr attacks 10 Save His Army
~ iicu""t 80 VcsIe River and
Regain Offensive.

Paris, July 25.-AIore reserves are
being thrown into The battle by the
Germans according to latest advices.
but these were unable 10 prevent the
allies from making apprcciable gains
Wednesday, and the allies are slowly
surrounding the important point of
uulchy-le- Chateau.
Military observers here are conf
dent that Gen. Ludondorff will soon
launch a counter attack to try to
clear the front between Rheims and
Soissons second TO lessen the de-
moralizing effect Of the projected re-
treat to the Vesle river. and a third
to have Germany regain the often
siVc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27

litigation for number of these. "If
l am a corporation. lawyer, at least
the people know corporations never
employ fools"
W. Il. Pollock read tonight a letter
from Senator Tillman in which Bleasc
was denounced as 'pro-German," "a
traitor to his country and his god" "a
blatherskite' and "a man without
principle and without character and
certainly without patriotism" The
letter was written to G. l.. Jones of
Mcnetta. II was read in answer to
The assertion by the Charleston Amor
lean that if Senator Tillman were liv-
ing he would tell the voters to support
please. The letter follows:
Mr.. {. i. Jones, Monetta, S. c.
My Dear Sir:
Yours OF the 18th inst. TO hand and
contents noted. You say, I am fully
convinced in my own mind that Bleasc
can not be defeated by you or any one
else unless an active campaign is
WaSed against him.
"Ihat may be true, but L pray God
that it is not. But suppose he is elect
cd what harm VIII it do to me per-
sonaly? / entered the race from q
sense Of duty ana patriotic desire to
sustain President Wilson i'm his con
duct OF the war ana 10 n1cvcnt South
Carolina sending . pro-C;crnoan to thc
senate. / would have much prcfcrrcd
TO have gone to my homo. Ass said
I would four ycars ago. but INV con
science would. not let me. can not
make = cavnaes because my hcalth
viii not permit Il. besides the WORK
IN IN" senate calls FOR my presence
here aIl Tho time, TO say nothing Of
ih" IarGe number OF important lottcrs
h'Y" from soldiers ana their wives
every day
NO" suppose that Bicasc is eject
cd. The sood name OF the state will
"e hiackened for all time for having
sent such Il BlathersIiite' TO repre-
sent II. Malone was II traitor to his
party only, Hlease is traitor 10 his
country and his God. The people
should rise up and see to it that
wherever ne SPEAKS that he is asked
questions about his record and his con
duct ana made to feel that he is not
a true south Carolinian, but the spur
louS product OF his own ambition,
"i''out pfihcil'e ana without char
"V'cr ana certainly without patriot
'Sil'' Every congressman VIII nave op-
po"i'ioi ANA the ISSUE IS America or
Neriii'ily' ana mat question ought to
'c pIcSSe" nome IN oVcry speech by
every candidate Tor congress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27

Paris. June 25.--Thc authorities
arc busy with the removal from the
walls Of the Pantheon of the magniG-
cent mural paintings which decorate
them. notably the paintings by puVis
de Chdvannes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-07-27

"Plave is Italian FOR "it rains" Thc
Marnc should. therefore. signify "It
pours. "-- Charlcston Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-02

Mirth:" Dudley and Merrill, musical
comedy without rhyme or reason, and
the Emile Sisters, youthful aerial
artists. The last half, starting Thurs
day afternoon, the management will
offer the fourth episode of the Bull S
Eye; w. S. Harvey and company in
"a Room Upside Down." Van and
Yorke. IA Fat Chance and a Thin Ex-
cuse;" "Marys Day Oout," comedy
sketch; the Four ButtercupS, harmony
singers and the Bush Brothers, Spill
ing the Beans"
A coterie of girls and Miss Billie
Pullman will head the new musical
tabloid company which is to appear
at the Majestic beginning Monday.
The Pullman Maids. as the company
is known, will present a comedy,
"Hotel De Royal" the first half of the
week. and THE Seminary Girls the
last half.
The Island City trio In '-jazz harmo-
MES" will be one of the features of
the attraction