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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
A HERO EVERY DAY.

Typical of the fearless work of the
Marines, who distinguished themselves
In the fighting around Bois dc la Brigade
dc Marine, near Chateau-Thierry, was
the conduct of Private Roy G. Lasher of
the United States Marine Corps Lasher
was engaged in carrying messages He
had TO 90 repeatedly through a barrage
which meant almost certain death After
several days OF it. during a violent bar
rage, he voluntarily went from the safety
of his dug out to the trench where his
captain WAS. He knew that the barrage
signals were exhausted, and that his
captain would need runner TO go to
battalion headquarters to ask for coun
ter-barrage. So he coollv risked his life
where one-pounders and other shells
were falling thicklv, TO be ut hand when
the captain needed a messenger
Private Lashers home is in Akron,
Ohio. His father, Morgan Lasher, lives
at 29i Barder avenue, Akron, Ohio.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
WHY WOMEN
DREAD OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age Don't
worry about being in other peoples way
when you are getting on in years Keep
your body in good condition and you can
be as hale and hearty in your old days as
you were when a kid, and every one will
be glad to see you
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
of senile Affections Keep them clean
and in proper working condition Drive
the poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accumulations. Take
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules peri
odically and you will find that the system
Will always be in perfect working order.
Your spirits will be enlivened, your
muscles made strong and your face have
once more the look of youth and health.
There is only one guaranteed brand of
Haarlem Oil Capsules, Gold Medal.
There are many fakes on the market.
Be sure you get the original Gold Medal
imported HARLEM Oil Capsules. They are
the only reliable. For sale by all first
class druggists.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
DELAWARE AVE. PAVING.
Contract Awarded TO Union Paving co.
Only Bidder for job.

The contract for the paving ~ D.la.
ware avenue under the nev Soulevsy,
plan, has been awarded bv the Stree. s1s
sewer department 10 the only bidder
the Union Paving Co
Ihe expanded thoroughfsre i- N h.
paved with asphalt, laid On concre-s
foundation, AZ q cost of Sl02 600 in round
figures. he Union Paving Cornuanv's
bid - nearly three times az nonch az es.i-
mates for similar construction uro~ W The
war showing the increased cost Of labor.
materials, etc.
The paving will he similar 20 that On
market street, except that ther- will b.
trebrick cutters 70 carry of the drainage.
10 was intended 10 originally lav frcn-i-k
between the car tracks and alonu IN.
outside Of the rails, but tins specifications
was changed and wood block siil be aid
on each side of the rails, With asphalt
between. such as has proved sr,cor>rf,,J
under the heavy traffic Of Marko, s,rr-,
Between the concrete foundation and IN.
street asphalt surface. a cushion viii ~
aud 20 take up the vibration OF traffic.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
A Light Registration.

The third day OF registration came to
an end, Saturday evening, with n sur
prisingly small number of names on the
lists. This is unusual, MS the registrations
of the first three days comprise all who
may vote at party primaries during the
next two years, and generally the great
bulk Of the voters get registered during
these three days. But the entire total,
up to Saturday evening, was only about
$4,000, while two years ago it was Is, 500
surprising apathy, chief among which is
the undoubtcd fact that in these times
people are more interested in the great
war, and in making money, than in
politics, general or factional Also, that
indifferent interest in partisan politics
indicates an intention on the part of the
people to support the administration at
the coming election And the somewhat
unusual lack of candidates for the nomi-
nations of the two leading political
parties this year is believed to have been
''"h'"oi"iS w u iat ec eA'eiit ioi 'ic hEit
Candidates for nominations,
as rule, exert themselves in the work
Of inducing voters to register during the
irst three days, so they may participate
n the primary elections. With the
1umbcr of these active workers largely
'educcd, q reduction of the registration
otal is natural.
But there will be two more days of
egistration, so that all who desire may
Iualify themselves for voting at the
November election.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

obviously impossible for infansq N attain
their rightful share of develonr.or,
Ihese evils are everywhere IN urgent oeeS
of correction and elimination Y.. ;r
most inductrial cities the rp~racj,o oo,.
dltions, far from being h~tt~-rS. az r,r;d-
ly growing worse England, F-sn~- .,d
Germany have ~ last awakened M .be
wooi'il mistake ~ Degiecting tins probI--n
and are try1ng fran'icaliy n r>4-eve I,
u is the manifest duty ~ thp r'r;.-S
states 10 lend every effort toparI ,be -
duct'on N the infant mortality rate 10
this country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
SOLDIER WAS DRUNK.
Man Wanted at Fort du Pont Found
Intoxicated Here.

James Nelson, an alleged deserter from
Fort du Pont, was arrested by Patrolman
Burchemall yesterday morning in this city
and was sent back under escort later in
the day.
He had changed from the uniform
to overalls, and was carrying a bottleful
of whisky, of which same remained in
in the bottle, and was sealed up as evi-
dence. Nelson had been away from duty
for several days
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

The Milford Chronicle gives the prac-
tical advice to people who may come to
Delaware to visit friends TO bring only
one quart of whisky apiece with them.
If they bring more than one quart they
are liable TO arrest and punishment. 1t
seems somewhat paradoNcal that a man
may bring one quart of whisky with him
into prohibition territory, and no more
But such is the case, and the Chronicles
warning therefore, is a wise one.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

Field Marshal Foch has amply demon
strated the wisdom of his selection as
commander-in-chief of the Allied forces
lie has shown that what was needed was
an undivided command, with willing
subordinates.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

Reading-th the war news is much more
pleasing occupation to our people than
it was few weeks ago. May they con-
tinue to enjoy the pleasure until the end
comes with complete victory. And may
that happy day arrive before many more
weeks
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
THE EVENING SMILE.
IT'S SUPERIORITY.

'Yassahr' pridefully said Brother Lunk
dis yuh am de swell solid goid-plated
watch dat / got fun mail awdah sto for
fou' dylahs.
"DoNit keep time, sah2' asked Brother
Quiz
"Do it? Oar isn't two clocks in dis
Gown, sab, dat kin keep up wild dis fine
watch when it's right at itse'fr Kansas
City Star.
I'm glad to see the girls ardn t wearing
many furs this hot weather" ''No, now
they're wearing sweaters. Kansas City
Journal.
'You are not making anv speeches Just
now" mo, replied Senator Sorghum.
Il have one in mind. but ! don't know
whether I'll take the time to deliver il.
What is it aboutY Its a speech on
speechmaking as a non essential occlpa-
ton. Washington Star
Flatbush-"Did you know the blonde
widow next door is to be married again?"
Bensonhurst-"No. | thought bv her
lormer husbands will she was 10 forfeit
the money he left her in case she married
again. That right, but you see, she's
spent all that money!"-Yonkers States
man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

How the Huns are being beaten, driven
back, captured by the Allies. 1t does
not seem possible they can recover from
these TeVerses
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12

Having had two days of relief from
tOrrid heat, it is hoped there will be no
other fiery visitor for awhile-not this
summer, al lie ist
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
Attending Convention.

Fred W Stierle, of Wilmington Typo
graphical Union No. 123, has gone to
Scranton, Pa, TO attend the annual
convention of the International Typo
graphical Union.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
MEETINGS TONIGHT,

Bayard Legion.
PhGnlx Fire Co.
Mt. Calvary Club.
Board Of Education.
Democratic League.
" ashington Fire Co.
Sumner Post, G.. A. r
Apollo Castle, T. q. z.
Painters and Decorators.
North End Athletic CLUB.
Delaware Lodge, :. Of II.
Deimar1a Union, B. 7. p.
Antietam Temple, O. Z. A.
Washington Lodge, X. Of P.
Appomattox Camp, s. Of II.
Fidelity Lodge, A. o. Z. ".
Harmony Council. IT, F. Of A.
Brandywine Lodge, l. o. o. ?.
Afinqua Tribe, Imp'd o. R. VI.
Beta Tent. No. ?, K. Q. T. VI.
Blue Rock Council. L. o. r. G.
Brownson Library Association.
Del. Council, No. l, A. o. :. z.
National Protective Association.
Wilmington Council. o. [. A. ".
-. Benedict's Beneficial Society.
Diamond Council. Jr. o. Z. A. VI.
Bricklayers' international Union.
Christine Encampment, 7. q. o. ?.
Lady Miller Lodge, No. 6, s. OF B.
Delaware Conclave, II. or s. ". VI.
Wilmington Acre, No. "a. F. O. 2.
shers' Union, Union VI. z. Church.
Eleventh Ward Democratic League.
3. vi. 4 p. l. L. iBucklsyers Union
Vim. Mckinley Circle, No 2. n. Of :.
iopockohacking Tribe, Imp d o. r. VI.
benevolent Pioneer Literary Associate
An. d Brandywine Council, O. L. A.
! llmingtOn Nest, No. 1895. Order Of Cu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
By Walt Mason.
GOING DRY

This land of ours is going dry,
the grogshops close their swinging
doors, and soon the man who wants
old rye will have to swim to foreign
shores. John Barleycorn has met
his fate, he's being pushed clear off
the map; and We must learn to cele-
brate with sparkling water from the
tap. There is no ginmill In the vale,
there are no gInmills on the hills;
dry people call for Adams ale, and
I'LL themselves with babbllng rills
The workman buys a house and lot
with money that he used to blow for
brimming bowls of liquid rot, that
filled his head and soul with woe.
Tired father laps up sparkling
brooks, instead of seeking gilded
halls, and has some com to spend
for books and pictures for the parlor
walls. The young man hits the vii I
lage pond, when thirst has given |
him the blues; and then he buys a /
u. 5. bond, which is a better thing I
than booze The war has killed the I
Demon Rum, has been a hoar and !
deadly frost; and men will say, in
years to come, the war was worth !
whate er it cost. The ginmill shuts !.
It's latticed doors, the red nosed I
patrons don't crowd in the jewellcd t
barkeep no more pours rainwater I
in the keg of gin. The thirsty man /
thinks not of beer, but to the /
nearest hydrant tramps, and quaffs
a fiagon bright and clear, then BUYS I
himself War Savings Stamps. t
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-12
RIPPLING RHYMES.

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Evening journal., 1918-03-19
UNDER THE CAMOUFLAOE
Intimate War Experiences and Observations of
LOWELL NELLETT
United Press Staff Correspondent

they undoubtedly were working hard to
get. Earlier in the war the British in
telligence officers had found the German
proylncial papers. little inconsequentiai
news shccls q most fertile Geld Of eX-
ploration for Just this reason.
$50, he said. we have 10 kill many
story harmless enough Of Itself and
written in the best Of faith"
He explained the workings Of the ma
val censorship A striking feature Of Il
Is the smailncss OF the STAFF. Nine on
GERS working al the Press Bureau and
something less than that in Sir Douglas
own Htile offlce handle practically all
the work asked II that didn't result
in The STAFF being swamped and in de-
laying The publication OF news until II
wasn't news, ne said that the contrary
is the case. The STAFF cleans up all its
work during its own hours and the
night stan does the same. Only in rare
instances where 10 is necessary to place
some highly technical question before
the proper authoriiy and ths authority
s not Immediately available, do tncy
fail TO get the censoring done IN time
for publication in the edition intended
In matters Of policy Sir Douglas has
practically the last word. He has cc-
cupied his present post from the he
ginning Of the war through the sue
ccssive administrations Of Prince Louis
of Battenbure and the others on down
to the present. All these be has known
Intimately f0r years and as censor has
known their views and their desires.
Wherefore he has been in position 10
expedite matters FOR the press. AMI that
he says Pee considers one Of the most
important features of his job
Just how Important Sir Douglas con-
siders the needs Of the press his score
tary indicated 20 me. me chief, the
secretary said worked three nights q
week until midnight. In the first months
Of the war he worked that late prac-
ticslly every night and often much
later.
asked him about this. He disclaim-
ed any excess Of zeal. reminding me
that there was a war on and adding,
with some Of these First Lords the
best time TO get at them is half past one
in the morning. and II they can work
that late, ! can.
Which puts a different light on The
stupidity OF the censorship" III have
10 think II over
Evening journal., 1918-03-19

LONDON. Jan. % by maill.--If
George Creol, OF whoever has ihe pick
ing, hasn't picked a chief naval censor
pet. here are the specifications.
A man who looks as Lord Fisher
would have looked If he had turned out
handsome instead Of the way he did
y his nose hadn't turned up so far
.M his mouth down So far: II ne mad
found it easier to smile Than 10 scowl
md easy enough to do either as ciroun-
rtances required: il the wind on the
gee had put an English blush In his
checks without dimmng the sharp blue
of his eyes That would be man like
Commodore Sir Douglas Browning Nh0
keeps the lid on BRITISH naval secrets
IS well as it is possible 90 ia so which
by the vote Of American c0vrosp spondCnis
Is sufficiently we'll
II probably won't be possible IN Am-
erica 10 1nd a man So facislly adapted
90 work as sir nou -ies IS Nhon I mos
him iodas in ih0 nBss f'a oar, 0f The
AdmirsNt building yhc De has his
nsire he Looked as though he had just
finished eating one American journals
iic missionary and was hungry for an.
other But appearances do deceive He
was vevy cerflo and kind Y was meat
less FRIDAY and be had been lunchiuc
Re said. on fascinating work of nction.
tit IS an cXcellen. book he said "but
4 never viii So, tine light Of pubica
lion. rha author writes too Well
'Too Uen3'
TOO cony'ucingN Hes goi one chap
her describing the shooting of some Ger
man prisoners-they deserted 10 be
shot. according to the story down in
The dark cellars Of London Tower II
really wouldn't be bad propaganda in
Germany perhaps li might be a warn
ing to a cerlaip veil-iuuwn type Of our
esteemed enemy But rs written too
convinoingly You couldn't persuade
Germans who read il that 10 is pure fic-
ton. And that might be bad for Brit
lsh prisoners in Germany.
This led the Chief Censor 20 discuss
some Of the things he has to think
about. He recalled various isolated and
apparently Insignificant little news stor-
les that it had been found necessary to
suppress Each by itself was harmless.
But some Of them pieced together ana
added TO other bits OF information al
ready obtained by Gerr0an Intelligence
Ulcers would give ihsm intomation
Evening journal., 1918-03-19
Nv ne nnn.d prs

~ Im9 Dnitco Press.
WASHINGTON, March ie-That me
Russian people, wiiN the continued
sympathy and assistance % he Allies,
will recover from the German-Lenine
peace blow and re-estahlsh free and
independent Russia was The belief OK
pressed by the embassy here yesterday.
The official statement issued by the
Kerensky diplomats followed announce
ment by the State Department that
President Wilson's message 70 the Soviet
Congress had been warmly received
A cahlegram from the American Con-
sui at MOSCOW 1uoted Chairman Sver-
loff Of the congress as making the fol-
lowing comment followine presentation
OF The Presidents me~sage:
comrades. allow me, in the name Of
The CONGRESS. to express my flrn belief
ma. The wide masses OF the proletar-
lat and The semi proleiariat OF Western
Europe. as well as of America and OF
australia, arc VIII ms with all their
hearts-and watching the struggle 10
Russia with closest attention"
The Kerensky embassy statement TO-
day was as follows
I'm these days % supreme trial for
1ur country,-se rcalll-m our deep con-
Viction that the people Of Russia can
not accept as definite solution o.
their struggle for liberty, this settle
ment Of violence, brought forth by con-
guest. anarchy and despair. The pres
snt turn OF events. this most bitter
phase OF the great crisis Russia is pass
ing through, is not its ultimate out
come and a new task OF national re-
demption arises before the people-the
vindication Of the very independence
and freedom Of the country. the reun-
ION OF the Russian commonwealth, the
liberation OF Russia from disruption
and enslavenent.
TO this broad task conceivable only
with the cooperation and direct sup
port Of the Allies 20 this achievement
which should rally without difference.
n factions all those VINO strive TO The
establishment OF politically united
and economically independent Russian
demooracy-win the Russian embassy
in Washington continue to conseorats
all It's endeavor and effort finding
source Of inspiration and confidence II
Evening journal., 1918-03-19
WELL, DON'T Bel
People Notice It. Drive Them OF
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pfnpiy face win not embarrass you
much longei e you get a package of DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should
begin 10 clear after you have taken the
tablets few nights.
Cleanee tne blood, the boweissndth dtheliver
with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sue
cessful substitute orcalomel; there's never
any sickness or pain after taking them.
Or. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which caio.nel does, and Just as effectively,
but their action Is gentle and s1fe instead
Of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets Is
ever cursed with "a dark brown taste"
q bad breath. duh, istless 'no good"
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimpiy face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
q purely vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil; you viii know them
By their olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa.
fients afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints, and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result
Take one or two nightly for a week
See how much better you feel and looI
lQs and 25c per box. All druggists.
Evening journal., 1918-03-19
BIDDY BYE'S
GOOD FORM

A club sandwich. slice OF layer cake
or other sticky delicscy should be eaten
with a fork. Dry bread. thin sand
wiches, crackers. waters, rolls and dry
cake are taken with the fingers, a small
piece being broken from the large por-
tion, as required.
When crackers or bread and cheese
are served, or bread and jelly, jam or
preserves, the bread or cracker should
be broken OF and spread with the
cheese or the sweet, then carried to the
mouth with the fingers.
Evening journal., 1918-03-19

Grape fruit knives with
curved blade, saw-tOoth edge
and ebony handle, S5c.
Cake cutters, SC to 15c.
Six steel knives and six steel
forks, in various styles of
handles, 81 set.
You'll find til e S e
splendid, shining knives
and cutters as sharp as
a Yankee, for they're
m ostly IN a d e in
America"
Before leaving the
cutlery table (if you
can leave it, for there's
a mighty fascination
for most eyes in the
flash of steel), you
might ask to see a
potato scoop, a chicken
sticker, a special Light
ming Bread Knife, or
a mincing knife.
And if you want
''him" to do for you
some of the little odd
jobs of repairing that
are always found nee
essary in the Spring
Evening journal., 1918-03-19
THERE WAS ADAY
NOT so LONG AGO

when few women would use face
powders. creams or cosmetics. Now
nearly every woman considers them a
necessity In retaining a youthful, at
iraetive appearance.
This is equally true Of the Hair Color
Bestorer. II your hair Is gray, streak
ed with gray or faded you can easily
regain its natural dark. glossy beauty
with Q-BAN Hair Color Restorer-iust
IS have thousands Of other women.
0-BAN brings back the youthful color
naturally-n0t by dyeins. because O.
BAN is not q dye-but gradually and
evenly with all its original gloss aud
beauty. Win not wash or rub on or
stain the scalp. Does not interfere with
s1ampooing or waving The hair.
sold by all good druggists every
where on Money-Baok guar Iantee
PRICE 75c.
Evening journal., 1918-03-19

that are incapable of
being sharpened!
Those knives weren't
made right in the first
place, nor bought right
in the second place. We
don't allow dull knives
admission to our Fourth
Floor, at Sale time or
any other time. Food is
precious-why waste or
mangle it with bungling
tools? This cutlery is
keen on saving it:
Bread knives with serrsted
edge, 65c-
Spatulas, soc.
Slicers, 40c.
PAIRING knives, 10c TO zoe.
Butcher knives, SOC and Soc
BOning knives, 4Oc-
Evening journal., 1918-03-19

A RE you ready?
N t3g.,.,9 Or only 81 half If
ginning to commence to
prepare to get ready?
A single trip to the
M arch Housewares
Sale can easily make
you ENTIRELY ready.
House Gle amin G
times just around the
corner, canning times
coming, with its call
for a new Berlin ket-
tie, and there are three
meals to get in the
kitchen this very day.
To push alorfg this
big business of home
making-the foremost
industry in the land
two things must be in
the first class condi-
ton, or form, as the
English call it; the
home-maker and t h e
tools she works with.
The better the condi-
ton of the tools and
utensils, the better the
condition of the woman.
To any woman with
an interest in her home,
the March Sale of
Housefurnishings is
one of the most inter
esting events of the
year.
1t brings her, at saw
ings of 10 to so per
cent. all the household
h clips and utensils
which she has coveted
at one time or another,
and brings them just
in prime season for
housecleaning, or for
the new home, if she is
going to move, or for
setting out the new
kitchen and pantry, if
she's that happiest of
beings, the April bride.
(April brides are. Of
course even happier
than May or June
brides, because they
will be m arrie d
sooner.)
EF ever there could be
Il any justification for
sighting the upkeep Of
the home in all the shin
ing perfection til a t
brains, pains and proper
Evening journal., 1918-03-19
PLANT YOUR GARDEN.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March t9.-Becauso
Of the food shortage every school
child is urged 10 start a war garden
after school hours. School superin-
tendents and teachers were asked by
Commissioner OF Education Claxton
today 10 help children select proper
vegetables for planting. Lessons in
gardening win be given In many
schools. Department of the Interior
officials are behind the campaign.
Evening journal., 1918-03-19

ing this page, and run
back to the kitchen
while the things on
your mind, to take
stock of the supply of
utensils on hand, so
that you can fill up all
shortages (g e t tin g
every piece at a reduc-
ed March price, by
making a single days
trip to the Wanamaker
Sale of Housewares.
T h e greatest ex-
travagance any house
hold can maintain is
pots and pans that are
less than trustworthy.
Worn-out old uten-
sils are untrustworthy,
so are new ones pur-
chased as Seconds" or
at a figure which your
common sense tells you
cannot represent gen.
uine quality.
One reason why the
Wanamaker Housefur-
nishings Sale is the
recognized source Of
replenishment of the
best appointed homes,
not only in Philadel-
phia, but all over Penn
sylvania, is that the
Wananaker Housefur-
nishings Store never
sells a second"
A real merchant is as
ashamed of passing off
a counterfeit article as
a counterfeit dollar.
IF it's a washtub
there are no knots in it,
and the same with a
step-ladder. IF it's a
sim pie, inexpensive
kitchen table, its top is
of the whitest and
smoothest wood obtain
able, and has a beveled
edge, which shows no
ugly hicks and knocks,
because it doesn't take
them.
Is it a folding iron
ing-board with stand
looking, maybe, more
or less like that last
irnninr-hnard Won got