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Evening journal., 1918-04-30
Great Record Made by Cows
On New Castle County Farms

At the beginning Of the Cow Testing
Association year IN 1917 the Winter
thur Farm, owned by Former Senator
Henry A. dupont, and the Lynth-
waite Farm, managed by A. c.
Smedley, agreed 20 present a high-class
pure bred bull calf 10 the man who
owned the highest producing grade or
pure bred IIolstein COW In each Of the
associations. At the same time Della
ware College agreed 20 give a Guernsey
bull calf Of equal merit 10 the man who
owned the highest producing grade or
pure bred Guernsey cow I'm tho three
associations In the state. The records
from all three associations have very
recently been completed and II was
found that there were several very eX-
ceptional COWS entered In each associa-
ton
From the Diamond state Association
John Mitchell. OF Hockessin, owns the
record COW. This cow during the year
produced 1888 pounds Of milk and
i46lh pounds Of butter fat. Mr. Mitchell
has already received his prize calf from
the LynihwNte Farm, and is very much
pleased with him
For the Middletown Cow Testing As
ISOLATION II. a. Batten, Of McDonough.
owns The record COW. This cow during
the year produced i0Oo9 pounds OF milk
and $40 pounds Of butter fat Mr. Brat
ton was presented with a bull calf from
the Winterthur Farm
Frank Dennison has the honor Of own
ing the highest producing Guernsey cow
entered In the Cow Testing Associations
OF the state. This COW produced 1928
pounds of milk and 3i6 pounds OF butter
Tat Mr.. Dennlson has very recently
received the bull calf from the College
Farm. which Is a calf OF very cx-
ceptional breeding This calf is out Of
q record COW and sired by Golden Rose
May King a half brother TO the high
priced bull recently sold by the farm
Although the COWS mentioned are the
highest producers in each herd yet in
each OF the herds there were other COWS
which had records little below the
records mentioned.
To encourage dairy interests OF the
Evening journal., 1918-04-30

state, the State Board Of Agriculture
has offered prizes FOR the record COWS
in each Of the associations during the
coming year. Prizes Of SIS for each
Of The COWS producing tho preatest
quantity OF milk and the greatest
quantity Of butter fat IN each associa-
ton during the year have been offered.
When the number and quality Of the
COWS entered In each association is CON
sldered it is no small honor TO secure
one Of these awards.
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
STEAMSHIP WESTERLY
SUNK In COLLISION

NEW YORK, April s0-The American
steamship Westerly one Of the FIRST
Of the new ships built by the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation. was sunk in
a collision on sunday off the French
coast. according 20 information re-
celved in shipping circles here today.
All aboard were saved.
The Westerly, a vessel OF about
1000 tons. launched on the Pacific
coast i'm February. was returning to the
United Stotes after having completed
The FIRST half NJ her maiden trip 10
Europe. 40 details OF the collision
were received.
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
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 kid, aud every one will be
glad TO see you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
or senile Affections. Keep them cloon and
IN proper working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accumulations. Take
NOID MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules pcr-
logically and you will find that the system
VIII always be IN perfect working order
your spirits viii be enlivened. your mus
Giles made strong and your face have once
more tho look Of youth and health.
There ts only one guaranteed brand Of
hanrlem OIL Capsules, GOLD MEDAL
Ihere are many fakes on the market Be
sure you get the Original GOLD MEDAL
Imported Haarlem Oil CAPSULES. They are
the only reliable For sale by all frst-
class druggists.
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
sussex LAYS plans
FOR FARM BUREAU
Temporary Organization is
Effected at Big Meeting
of Farmers
MANY MEETINGS TO
BOOST ORGANIZATION
srecial to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, Del. April 30.-In
order 20 promote the farming industry
IN this section Of the State. farmers
from an parts Of Sussex county gath
cred here Saturday afternoon and took
the FIRST sctive steps toward the estab-
lishmcnt of Farm Bureau for this
section John Ponder, Of Milton. one
of the most extensive corn growers iD
lower Delaware. was made chairman OF
the meeting. Addresses were made by
County Ascent ID. II. Kaufman and
representative from Washington. d. c..
who outlines the WORKINGS OF such an
organization. The following temporary
officers were chosen TO act until the
next meeting, 10 be held here within
two weeks. Chairman John Ponder,
Milton; secretary. r. J. Lewis, Mil
ford; program OF work, p. +. B. Wood
all and Mrs. G. z. Phillips, Milford h;
membership. Y. n. Allen. Of Seaford,
and Mrs Thomas n Wilson, Milton /;
constitution and bylaws J. d. Thomp-
son. Lcwes; publicity, Colonel Robert
q Houston
The following were chosen commit
tees from the respective districts IN
the county to further tho plans Of the
organization, solicit membership. etc. .
Millshoro- John S. Dohson, Mrs Ollie
Trutt Adkins.
Nnllville-Mrs. Frank W. Holloway,
Mrs Harrison NJ. Manning.
Mlton--Ward short, Mrs. Josiah Rob
bins
Oyerbrook--James J. White. Mrs.
Oscar Warrington.
Ocean Niew-lliram r. James, Mrs.
NJ. Ella West.
Roxana-Harry Wilgus. Mrs w. 6.
Evans, Frankford. r. d.
GeorgotOwn-NNilliam j. pennel Mrs
Sallie Hill, OF nedden.
Grcenwood-Elmer unger Miss Alice
/ Fisher.
Gumboro-Nlr ana Mrs. Henry Dono-
way Mr. and Mrs. II. ] West, Frank
ford, R. d.
Lsurel-County Commissioner w. f.
: Valiant, Mrs. q. v Wootten.
Lcwes--joseph n Thompson. Miss
Sallie Marshall.
Miliord-E. J. Lewis, Miss Edna Bar
ker.
Angola-Duvsl T. Mustard. Mrs. Frank
I Marsh
Bridsevilie-Georse A. Hnl Mrs. S
/ II. Messick
Conmbis--lohn s Cooper, Mrs. L
/ Pratt Cooper, Of Delmsr.
Coolspring-Mrs. Florence Vaughan
OF lIarbeson; James Hopkins, OF Har-
heson.
Dclmar--Walter B. stephens, OF Del.
mar and Mrs. George w. Benson, Of
Laurel. r. ID
Ellendale-E. F. Whitney, Mrs. Harry
Jester
Frankford-Miss Sallie Hall, Rsuber
Evans.
Selbyville-G. f. bunting, E V. Baker
Evening journal., 1918-04-30

The Allies has shown how difilcult Il n
TO maintain force in the field in any
thing like the proportions required in
this super-war Of the world.
Far from heing dsunted by the inn
mensiiy Of the task before them, how
ever, the army authorities have been
stirred to a deep sense OF response
hility and realization as 20 what this
country must do 20 bring victory to
the Allied cause. The task, after all
Is said and done, is so easily within
the seoPe ~ tho United states that only
the VIII 90 accomplish it is needed
Tho whole question Of man-power
is 90 be taken up with the committees
OF Congress by Secretary Baker not
later than next week.
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
rURNpIkE coMrANY MFErINc.

The Wilmington and Christiana Turn
pike Company will hold its annual
meeting at the Union National Bank al
a o'clock next Monday morning for
the election OF officers and managers
FOR the ensuing year.
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
Prairie Grass Rugs

Wsite's popular make,
the snloothest, toughest
weaving and the prettiest
patterns arc here. ready
for your summer refur-
nishing of room or hall or
porch. 1886 in. size up
to 9x12 fl. size, 6Oc to
$12. Piece goods by the
yard in 18, 21, 27, 30, SO.
81 and 72-inch widths.
both plain and bordered.
The very best 116-warp
China Mattings at 45c a
yard by the roll. You can
find this quality here in
town for Csc a yard.
Japanese Mattings by
the roll are S12 and $14.
Mating Rugs in the
9x12 #, Size, are only $5
and S6.
Carpets, take elevator
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
LAWYER IS ARMY LIEUTENANT.

Lieutenant Robert ODonnell who
was admitted TO the Delaware bar at
Georgetown two years AGO. has been
assigned TO Admiral MacDonald's STAFF
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Lieutenant
Evening journal., 1918-04-30

locomotives taken UP an additional
law course at Columbia Law School,
New York, when he entered the navy
as an ensisn.'
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
Jersey Sport Cloth

A fine all-wool quality in old rose, steel.
purple, copen and beige Chic and span,
it's just the sport suit you want and it's 54
inches wide, too $3.50 a yard.
Dress GOods-First Floor.
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
Taffeta Silks
Qualities That You'll Like
New aud Beautiful Shades

These unusually good qualities are
very moderately priced You'll find
the fashionable shades all here in the
kind of taffeta you like and that it pays
to make up. Here's 4 new shade of
taupe that's a splendid seller this sea-
son-and there are pretty evening
shades too. $1.75 to $4.OO yard.
Georgette Crepes Of elegant quality
at the same prices, will match up with
your silks.
Satin de Luxe or Costume Satin is ex-
ceedingly popular this season. YouH
find the best shades here. For style.
for comfort, for durability you'll like
these charming sSatins de Luxe. $1.75
to $2.25 a yard
Silks-First Floor.
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
About This Time of
Year
New
LinOIeunnS
Look Well
In Your Kitch-
en- and Pantry

Iou'n find a clever
line Of patterns here in
inlaid linoleums, as
we'll as the printed ones
and those new process
linoleumS you've been
reading about.
Our printed limo
leums are SOC a sc. yd
Our inlaid linoleums
are SIPS, $1.50 and
$3.50 a square yard,
and here's a special
new process linoleum
regularly 6Oc a square
yard that we're selling
now for SOC a square
yard, so that you can
inexpensiyely try it
out. It's not as good as
the old fashioned limo
leums but it's a lot
cheaper.
New Process Limo
lessrn Rugs-4.6x4.6
#. at $l.25; 6x6 It. at
$3.50; 6x9 #. at
$3.50; 7.6x10.6 #.
at 500, and 9x12 #.
at $500.
Third Floor-take
elevator.
Evening journal., 1918-04-30
Here's a Good Lunch Box
With a Vacuum Bottle.

TT !" 7--I--lll I'NIIII@1
That's Just what the man wants who
needs hearty lunch and lives too far
from his work to 60 home for IT,
Neatly made black fibre case, strong
and light and looks like a camera. A good
size metal insert for carrying the lunch
and keeping it from being crushed. This
can be instantly removed for scalding and
washing, thus easily keeping it sweet and
sanitary. Under this is a one-pint vacuum
bottle for keeping tea or coffee hot; milk
or water cold. The size is 10 inches long,
4 inches wide and Z inches deep. A spen-
did lunch kit, for $3.25, complete.
HousefurniShings Basement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17
Short Snatehes
From Everywhere

Notice the kaiser in odd moments is
picking out kingdoms for his various
sons to rule. Presume he is saving
the job Of Viceroy Of Hades for him
self.-New York Telegram
You do not have TO subscribe TO the
liberty loan. No one will force you.
You can let your neighbors bear your
burden and pay your debts; you can
let others give their lives. and you
need not even loan the government
one red cent But remem Der. you
have TO live with your conscience till
YOU die, and even later.-Temple Tele-
gram.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17
Little Interviews
School Saperuendents Troubles Are Entirely Political
Yellow Gasoline Jst As Good As The White Says B. Eddy

People have, through long Gus
tom, come TO insist upon having
water white gasoline, and TO be
Wiling 10 use no other kind" said
C. Z. E5dy. -As q matter Of fact.
that last process OF refinement in
changing the gasoline from a light
straw color 10 pure white IS an IN
necessary one and adds TO the cost of
the finished product. People seem to
have the idea that a gasoline that is
slightly colored VIII gum up their
cars, but this is not true. Gasoline
that Is quite properly refined, but still
somewhat tinged with yellow, VIII
give them just as good service and
satisfaction in their cars and OLher
appliances. and they could get IL for
an appreciably lower price But who
Is in a position to take on himself the
task OF educating the public TO this
point OF vieW?
"The cleanup Of FL Paso aims at
the suppression Of concentrated
vice said sheriff Seth Orndorff, and
is meant 10 eliminate the greatest
danger 10 the soldier, the professional
prostitute AS long as men are men,
and women are women, there viii be
a certain amount OF immortality IN
this world, but there is no place IN
the social system for the prostitute,
nevertheless II the social evil were
TO be torn Up root and branch II
would disrupt the society which
breeds II. and would cause many an
unnecessary pang and disgrace. In
fact IL can't be done. But our prob
lem here In FL Paso is not TO invade
the sacred precincts OF families and
friends. but TO eradicate absolutely
the woman who walks the street, and
who sells her body and soul for gain
That is the problem that we nave,
and 7 think that we have enough 10
do to handle it. without branching
out into the subtler divisions Of i'm
"The city and county authorities Of
Texas" said Z. B. Elfers. have
a splendid statute on which to prose-
cute persons charged with Illicit sale
Of liquor to soldiers. It is not neces-
sary to prove a sale, or 10 prove that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17
On A Wheatless Basis

IT MAY encourage Herbert Hoover to know that the food
administration Of Texas has placed the state wheat
less basis until June 10 at the earliest combining wheat -four
sales to nvalidS children and infants and limiting even
those sales the stocks hand There Is IN this action
hope that other may follow the example Of Texas
reducing their domestic sales Of wheat flour TO the very
minimum in that the meager stocks Of wheat IN the
country may last through until the 1913 harvest begins
coming IN.
Bakers, however, viii be able TO get ther supplies Of
wheat flour usual the ISIS basis The principal
suit OF the order that housewives who have been baking
their own bread VIII be able to get wheat -four from
their grocery unless they show it IS for the
benefit Of little children invads The effect Of this is to
send these housewives to the bakeries for bread but the
bakeries urged to take customers Of
that contradiction merely incidental and viii not be ap
piled in such way keep anyone from having bread
on his table.
If It were necessary the country could 90
basis entirely to the utter exclusion of wheat
of the other flour substitutes That Is not yet
necessary however The idea is to get away from the
alI-whte bread putting the whole public war bread
basis An citizens ought to cooperate to make this pledge
Of Texas to the national food administration effective
very minor feature but cheering is that it VIII
away from white bread good many Germans Who baking
their homes doubtless have been doing their best not
comply with previous requests of the food administration
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17

the whisky has actually passed into
the possession OF the soldier II the
officer can establish that the vendor
purchased the liquor with intent 20
deliver to a soldier. whether or not he
actually delivered it. the accused
stands convicted The law is one OF
the best that I know or"
=
"El Paso is a city, and as a city Il
IS impossible 20 keep 70 I'm the back
ground said Hllton A. Warner.
During the mongh OF March our bus
mess was only slightly less than IL
was in March Of last year. and every
one knows that last year was the
banner year. Business for March.
1918, was 20 percent better than it
was two years ago and much better
than any other March 7 have ever
seen. except last year, and the way
April has started off il looks to me
like il Is going to really rival last
Aprils business"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17

TEL troubles Of .Supt. r J. Tigiie,
i and Of al his predecessors IN Of
flee, are entirely political. as dag.
nosed by trustee S. J. Prudential. me
Nest7r OF the city school board, in &
statement given The Herald Wednes-
day: and the cure viii never be e.
fected until the voters Of Fl Paso take
more interest IN school electfoA
Trustee Freudeuthars stafezant,
which throws a bright light On the
methods used 70 Gust s1perintendenta
from office. was as follows:
The election OF r. J. Tighe as So
perintendent fnsures FL Paso. smother
year Of successful and progressive
school administration During the 80
sears that I have been a resident OF
II Haso- I have always taken a deep
interest IN school affairs and observed
thar every man who has ever served
as superintendent has lad 70 fight 10
hold the position from the first DAY
The average life o. a superintendent
Of schools in FL Paso has been about
two years I can only recall two in
stances where that time has been eI-
ceeded- Usually the trouble starts
with some Of the principals. The SUI
perintendent says or does something
that offends their sensibilities and
then they proceed 70 form a junta'
and appeal to their friends, who have
some political pull, and the politicians
proceed to elect a school board that
has agreed iu advance to fire the
superintendent This same old game
has been going on for many years and
the influences against Mr.. Iighe are
OF about the same character that have
caused the downfall OF his predeces-
sOrs- This condition viii continue, no
matter who the superintendent may
be- until the people OF FL Paso realize
that the public schools are their great
est asset and get into the habit of
voting at school elections. Until then
the superintendent's job win be a per-
ilOus one unless he can keep in the
good graces Of the principals with a
political pull
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17
If You Want To
KnOU. Ask The Herald
By Tad

These are specimen questions
and answers handled by The Fl
Paso Herald Information bureau in
Washington during the past week
The resources Of our free In
formation Bureau are az your
service
You are invited to call upon IL as
freely and as often as you please.
Il has been established solely TO
serve you, as q final step in the
friendly help Of this newspaper in
bringing its readers into closer
touch with their government
There is no cost TO you at all.
except o three-ceur stamp for each
inquiry for return postage
state YOUR want plainly. and adj
dress The FL Paso Herald Informa-
ton Bureau. Frederic J. Hlskin.
Director, Washington. D. c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17
Uncle Walls Denatured Poem.
Dying For Nothing

yOuits thing
cshg that dissolution IS its such waste of hair and
mortal We lead safe sheltered
kids and feed wives we've lived in fat commercial times
number
thereby
by all
Who
shall wasting nothing when
that lilies
Of Freedom shall awhile dwell
declared
~,,y-sg,t eeorrs vatnew Adams
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17
When One Helps To Rob Poor Mother
Cow of Her Little Baby CaH-IfS Sad

AND WHEN it sees me,
IT BEGINS to beg.
I N ITS mournful way.
AND EVERY time.
GO down the road
IT FOLLOWS alOng
INSIDE THE fence.
AND If had the courage
TO LOOK IN its face.
I KNOW Ia see tears
AND IT'S breaking my heart.
AND I'VE asked the man-
IF HE'LL bring back the ealf
AND HE only laughs
AND HERE We are.
THE COW in the field
AND I in the house.
BOTH PINING away.
FOR 4 little red calf
AND THE COW bssging me
WHILE beg the man
To PLEASE bring It back
FROM WHEREVER IL is.
/ THANK you.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17
Questions And Answers; Things
Herald Readers Should Know
IITHY are young married men called
w ebenedfctsg-

I HTHY are young married men called
" "benedicts?r
Answers a Benedict is a sworn
bachelor caught IN the wiIes Of mat
rimony, as Benedict in Shakspere's
Much Ado About Nothing" Il is
also used 20 refer to a bachelor OF
manageable age. This term probably
originated from the fact that St.
I Benedict was strongly in favor Of eel
ibacy.
Where is the center or population
and where has IL moved FROM
Answers In 1880 the center Of popu-
lation was located about % miles east
Of Baltimore, Nd. aud the census OF
1910 places the center OF population in
the city Of Bloomington, Ind
How does the United States navy
rankc
Answers Before the war the United
states navy ranked third IN size. There
are no accurate figures as TO the
status OF navies since the beginning
OF the war.
Are Americans in Germany fnternedc
Answers NOT all Americans are in
Aaa AAHAa AALaE AlA AaaAEAaAsA are
quired 20 report 10 the police at least
once a week and some have TO report
as often as once a day.
are prisoners allowed TO go back 10
the firing line after being exchaugedc
Answer No. They may do clerical
duty or work behind the lines, but
they cannot take part in the fighting.
What IS q trench mortar9
Answers This is a short gun with q
vertical fire used 10 discharge bombs
Into an enemy entrenchmenr The
Germans were well supplied with this
weapon ar the outbreak Of the war
and the allies had a hard time 10 sup
ply trench artillery 10 cope with it.
How IS the army orgauizede
Answers For a major general a di-
vision. $50 officers 1895 men; for a
brisGdier general. a brigade. 252 Off
GERS. S5l0 men; for colonel, a regi-
menr Jos Officers. $3.50 men. for a
major. q battalion. IS officers. 1000
men, for a captain. g company, Of
ficers, go men,
What pay do men receive In the Of
Ulcers training campsg
Answers Men in the third officers
training camps receive only the salary
which they had before entering the l
camp. Their status does not change
until they qualify for q commission.
on entering the camp. men who are I
not already In the service are given ]
the pay Of a private
Does the government need account I
ants
Answers Yes. the civil service COM
mission needs over 15g trained men.
Some will be commissioned as reserve ]
officers. while others will be civilians I
The salary ranges from $500 20 $4,000 I
A year Only the most experienced Z
and those who have held ]
positions Of responsibility and admin /
Importance are desired.
Are children OF pensioned soldiers l
entitled TO pensions3
answer Children OF soldiers are
eligible for pensions only when they
are afflicted at the time Of their faith /
RS death and before they are 16 years /
u age.
VIII men IN class "A be called be-
lore those in class 1C or d.
Answer; No; the subdivision under
The five classes viii have nothing to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-17
Work Together For The Road

THE fact that Cochse county Arizona, has voted million
dollar bond issue for good roads and viii let
tract for paved highway between Douglas and Bisbee
ought have weight in determining the routing Of the
Bankhead national highway and the delegates from Tucson
Douglas TO the convention at Little Rock VIII have
strong talking point IN their favor
1t is not talk either The bonds have been voted
Phelps Dodge corporation The half million dollars is avail
able at and the contracts to be awarded
bids be received and considered For the other half Of
tFe bond Issue 1t IS understood that purchaser IS waiting
and viii act as soon as the money is needed.
The national highway ought be routed by way Of the
Bordeand road through Douglas Bisbee and Tucson and
thence to Phoenix and to the coast and should have
loop, Tombstone Bowie Globe and Phoenix, to take motor
lists to the Roosevelt dam and along the Apache trail It Is
impossible to escape the conclusion that E Paso ought
work with Arizona for this routing modification Of
to route the highway through FL Paso.
FL Paso has gone "dry" but thoughtful citizens
won't suffer unsaked thirst for several years
ProGermans prone to get into prison camps the
hands Of mObs Of luncheon ynchn interunent
OF interment.
The sabotage bill considered BY congress is open to
criticism that is deficient IN penalties. It calls for so
years in prison Thirty years in grave would be better
After such sentence that, mighty few German dyna
mters would destroy property at least not in this world
New Mexico figures that making the clock tell fib is
saving the people Of the state 15ooOOO hours for work in
gardens and is therefore worth S735OOO which goes
show how figures be made to perform Besides how
many business going to work in gardens and
Try to put the Chinese gardeners out Of business?