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The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-11-01

Ouachita parish has qualified for
twenty-five miles Of highway to be
constructed with state and federal
aid, and project statement has gone
forward to the United States engineer
at Fort Worth for work in East Ba-
ton Rouge, Caldwell and Avoyelles
parishes. The last named is q SEQ
ton of the Jefferson highway.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
FLAG ETIQUETTE
Prepared by Patriotic Societies.
Washington D.

, O.
When tho passing spectator should halt u
the
the
right hand should stand attention the Flag
When the Flag waving from stationary nag stan pole IT is not
10 hand
decorating the should Always
hung perpendcuary should right
When the Flag when with other nag
the Stars Stripes should the
The specifically forbds Of the Flag
In connection with merchandise for
The Flag should be raised sunrise and lowered sunset should
not be displayed stormy when under the
left Although which
pei them follow the traditions Of the
secondary
Flag something guarded holds shall
tended, Of shiflessness, careessness
On Memorial Day the Flag hou be displayed hsmast from
until the
being retired, be allowed touch the ground
When the
and standing IN SILENCE until s finished.
the conclusion Of tho Star
place.
Worn useless flags should be destroyed burning
the
be hod until it has been repaired This regulation OF both
Army and Navy and should also be followed by all civilians
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
63 TOTS WEIGHED
At settlement
East Side Workers Anxious
to Keep Babies in Health
During Summer
ONE KIDDIE WANTED
BUDDlES FIXED UP

Sixty-three mothers. with children
under 5 years Of age, flocked to the
Peoples settlement yesterday afternoon,
Seeking to learn from the physician
and nurses in charge Of the Child Wei
fare Station whether their baby was
healthy, if not, how they could improve
its health and what they could do TO
restore it to normal conditions. The
interest and enthusiasm attending the
clinic in The baby saving campaign OF
the State Defense Council exceeded that
Of any similar gathering held so far
One Of the chief questions uppermost
in the minds Of the mothers was
whether The station would be continued
so that they might from week 10 week
call and obtain advice about their chill
dren.
Forty children were weighed and
measured and % mothers with children
that had been weighed and measured at
other Welfare Stations, came 10 the Set
tlement to obtain additional advice
about their babies.
Among those who came to the sta
tion were man and a woman. The
man was a Swede and the mother an
American. Their baby was one Of the
healthiest specimens OF the human race
that the nurses or physician had ever
seen at its age Later it was learned
that the man was a physician. a grad
uate Of a medical university at Stock
holm, sweden. who had been in the
United states some time and who in
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
PLAYHOUSE PICTURES.

Fannie Ward. in "The Yellow Ticket,
and the other excellent films which are
being offered at The Playhouse this
week, and the big orchestra which ac-
companies the show. are all making a
decided hit. II is one OF the biggest
and best motion picture shows which
the people OF Wilmington have ever
seen.
There Is much interest being taken
in the bills OF next week, and q is eX-
pecied that the O. Henry picture, Find
the Woman, VIII attract particular at
tention, for In no city Of the country
is o. Henry more popular than in VII
mington The Christie Comedies arr
among the best in the world, and every
one is familiar with the character Of
the Post Travel Pictures. which Will
also be shown, While the Gaumont
Weekly and the PSthe Weekly. which
win be shown later, are both known to
everyone.
The o. Henry picture viii introduce
Alice Joyce, the beautiful Nitagraph
star, 10 Playhouse audiences There Is
no question that this clever young star
will make a decided hit in the Henry
picture, the flrst story Of that famous
author in which she has appeared. For
the latter half OF the week the bill,
headed 10y Marion Davies, in Cecilia
Of the Pink Roses" will be equally
strong, and Playhouse patrons have
every right TO expect something en-
tirely out Of the ordinary. for that is
Just what they are going TO get
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
THE MAJESTIC.

People seeking entertainment know
that when they visit the theatres un-
der the direction OF James n. Ginns they
will never be disappointed. OF course
II took years OF hard work 10 attain
this success; to get what money can't
buy. the goodwill OF the people. But
that ii is deserved, is again proved in
the presentation today and tomorrow at
the Majestic Of Douglas Fairbanks in a
return engagement OF Flirting With
Fate Instead OF passing off an old
picture under a new title and singing
its praises as the newest and best pic
ture yet made by the popular star, as
some show men are wont to do, this
management. in line with the leading
theatres OF the country who are book
ing up the best Of the popular stars.
successes, having them reissued and
frankly announcing them as such, take
pride in the fact that every announce
ment must be the truth This has been
the principal upon which Wilminstons
foremost theatres have won their spurs.
Judging by the enthusiastic reception
accorded Fairbanks last reissue at this
theatre Flirting With Fate" should
prove even more successful, as the
popular star has plenty OF opportunity
to display the stunts. athletic and COM
edy that picture gOers crave.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
MISS McoRoNE Is BRIDE
OF DAVID w. PORDHAM

Mis Lidie n. McCrone. daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William A. McCrone. of Nc
Donough. and David w. Pordham, OF
near Newport, were married last night
at The home OF the brides parents.
The ceremony was performed by the
nsv. William White. pastor OF Chris
llama NJ. e. Church. TIE wedding march
was played by Mrs. Herbert Murray. OF
Baltimore. The bride was given in mar
risge by her father. and was attended
by her sister, Miss adelaide McCrone.
Harry Pordham, a brother Of the groom,
acted as best man.
The bride wore a pretty white or
candle dress, with a veil and carried
white roses. and the bridesmaid wore
pink organdie Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold A. Batten, Doro-
thy and Aim Batten. OF McDonough;
Mrs. Willism A. Pordhsm. Mr.. and Mrs.
u. ". Pordham. Mr.. and Mrs Reuben
pordham. Mr. and Mrs Harry Pordham, I
Frank, Elinor and Marie Pordham, New /
portf Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Howell. /
Clarence Howell, Mt. Cuba: Mrs. James
p. Hoffecker. Mrs. c.. A. Hoffecker. Mid
iletown: Mrs. John J. Williams. Miss
Adelaids Williams. Roger Williams. st.
Augustine Nd; John J. Hoffecker,
Lewis NJ Bullen. Mfr and 4
Mrs Hyland A. Bullen. Miss Adelaide /
3ullen, Stanton; Lawson Crothers. MI |
Pleasant; James n. McCrone, Whining |
.on-
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

tended to open an office in this city
as soon as his period of residence here
would permit
lie came TO the welafsre station az
patriotic duty. He had read in the
newspapers that all parents Of children
under years were requested as one
Of the ways in which they could sid in
saving the lives Of children TO have
them weighed and measured, even
thought the children were healthy and
The parents knew it.
There were a number OF mothers
unable TO speak English who came TO
the settlement clinic. and the statis-
tics about the child examined was car
rled on through an interpreter.
One little shaver came to the
clinic with two other boys. He told the
nurse that one OF the boys was cross
eyed" and the other one had "sumthin
th' matter wild his nose and asked the
nurse TO fix them up. The little worker
had himself had his eyes attended 10
at another clinic.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
NAME TEACHING STAFF
FOR SUMMER SCHOOL

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, June Ia Bulletins have
been issued announcing the teaching
stan and giving other Information rela-
tive to the State Summer School for
teachers which opens at Delaware Col
lege July and continues for six weeks.
The faculty is an especially strong one
this year and there viii be a number Of
special features including a demonstra-
ton school with Robert p. Koehler,
principal OF the Newark Schools in
charge. The teaching stan and their
subjects follow:
Samuel Chiles Mitchell Ph. D., presi-
dent Of Delaware College and Director
OF the Summer School.
Mary p. Rich. b. $. Dean OF Women,
Elementary Education.
Julia F. Beck, Arithmetic and Geog-
raphy.
Huldah Brust, Primary Methods.
Mary H. Carroll, Demonstration Teach
er in Primary Grades.
George S Counts. Phi. r., Secondary
Education.
George e. Dutton, NJ. A., English.
Finley NJ. X. Foster. PHI D.. English.
Clara s. Gilbert, Demonstration Teach
er In intermediate Grades.
Kent Roberts Greenfield. Ph. r., His
tory
Ella A. Kinds, NJ. A., Biology.
Robert p. Koehler, A. r., Principal
Of Demonstration School Grammar
Grade eMthods.
Blanche MacCarthy, School Manage
ment anr Educational Psychology
Howard T. Ruhl, A. NJ, Rural Eduoa-
ton and Sociology
Clarence A. short, s. NJ, Mathematics.
Agnes Snyder, Demonstration Teacher
in Grammar Grades.
Mary II. Turk, A. r., p. e., Physical
Education and Hygiene.
Earnest v Vaughn, Phi, D., History.
Some OF the facts relative TO the
school set out IN the bulletin and which
must guide applicants follow:
Applicants must have taught at least
one year IN Delaware public schools
and must declare their intention OF con-
tinuing 10 teach In the Delaware public
schools for the ensuing yea
Each applicant must take three regu- |
lar courses. Each person pays their own
expenses the state to refund the ex-
pense money in October, providing all
have been met No exami-
nation for entrance.
Credit towards the bachelors degrtee
N Delaware College and the Women's
iollege will be given for work done IN
ldvsnced courses. Tuition is free 10
esidents Of Delaware and only nomi-
lal tuition fee OF So, will be charged
o those living outside the State.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

West Second street.
Eugene Barcus has sent his relatives
a Decoration Day program. showing the
celebration OF the day on the Mount
Vernon. A patriotic service was held
in The morning. followed by an athletic
carnival Tho boys had boxing bouts.
rope climbing contests, relax races.
deck rope push ball contest. medicine
bali contest. obstacle races shoe races.
three-legged races. and bean races. In
The evening picture show and musical
program were given to the boys
The officers and men OF the Mount
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

deep breath.
Count 81 drop my head clear back.
As the head is brought forward
exhale, emptying my lungs for the next
breath.
For developing the throat and neck
muscles the deep breathing may be
omitted, and the head simply bent for
ward and back. slowly, and rolled en-
tirely around on the shoulders. Be
careful not to do it too long or too
fast.
Women who are inclined TO have
slight golfers should avoid such exer-
cises entirely, as they put a strain on
the muscles which would aggravate
any tendency toward goiter. For de-
velopins and beautifying a throat and
neck too thin this is the best of exer-
cises
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

Charles A. Brickle, OF No. 1902 West
Second street, has recently received a
letter from his son. Charles A. Bricklc,
Jr, who is with the Engineers, u. s.
Regulars in France lie writes that
al is we'll with him. and that they are
engaged on important work which will
take long time.
Mr Brickle also has two grandsons in
the service. Charles Barcus. aged ~
years, who IS at Camp Dix. and Eugene
barcus, u years old who is in the navy
on tho u. $. 5. Mount Vernon. They
are the sons OF Steven Barcus, No. 1902
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

Vernon are very proud Of commenda-
tory notices received by the ship for
two excellent record-breaking voyages.
The well dones" are signed by W. s.
Benson. chief Of Naval Operations, and
Albert Gleaves. commander Cruiser and
Transport Force. Captain Dismukes.
Of the ship, posted an order expressing
pride in his officers and men. and say
Ing that in his 30 years Of naval ser.
vice he had. never witnessed a like ex-
hibition OF zeal and devotion. Charles
a. Brickle.. now s. years. OF age. was for
a long term Of years boss rigger at the
Harlan and Hollingsworth plant.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
NEW PRESBYTERIAN
PASTORS TO BE RECEIVED

A meeting Of The Presbytery OF Ne"
Castle will be held in the Eastlake Pres
byterIan Church on Thursday after
noon. June 90 at o'clock. The Rev.
Charles II. Bonner. recently called TO
Hanover Church and the Rev Il. =.
Mardecai. called to Esstlake Church
will be received at that meeting and ar
rangemenls will be made for their in
stallatiOn
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

The Misses Mabel and Margaret Davis
of this city. are the guests Of their
aunt, Miss Margaret Davis. at Newark
Mrs. Howard Cannon. OF Wilmington.
visited her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
James Webb, al Newark. this week.
Mrs. Henry Townsend recently visit
ed her parents. Elder and Mrs. Eubanks,
at Newark.
Miss Margaret Almond has been the
guest Of Miss Marion Campbell this
week. at Newark.
Mrs. William Harris, OF this city,
was q recent visitor. at Newark.
Miss Elizabeth Ramsey, of Whining
ton, spent the weekend with her sister.
Mrs. George W Grifln, at Newark.
Miss Yetts DareNyski of No. 23i Mar
ket street is spending several weeks in
Washington, d. c.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
AT THE VICTORIA.

Heart Of the Sunset" tha great
Rex Beach historical novel which more
than any other book Of its kind throws
. new light on the early history OF the
Southwest, is well picturized in the
MIN by that name now shown at the
Victoria Theatre. That Wilmington
movie fans are appreciatlve Of an edu-
oational film is evident from the packed
'houses TO whom the fllm was exhibited
during the past few days. But two
days remain for the exhibition Of this
film at the uptown theatre and low
ers OF the pure photo-play are to have
the opportunity Of seeing one of Rex
Beach's best stories vividly portrayed.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
SOCIAL Ar KENNErr soUARE.

Miss Ella II. Ruth Of Magnolia street,
Kennett square, entertained a number
Of her friends very pleasantly on Tues
day evening. Those present were. Mr..
and Mrs Levi Ruth. Mr. and Mrs. James
Findley and son, CNfford, Misses Re
becca Lacklen, Elsie Wilmington. Dor
othy Mlhous, Harriet leatman. Marion
Braokin and Florence Powers. Of Ken
nett Square; Miss Ruth Harper, OF
Avondale; Miss Marion Michener OF
West Grove, Miss Alice Touhey, OF
Norklyn; Miss Beulsh pugh. OF Tough
kennamon; Miss Mary Mccarthy, OF
West Chester. and Miss Sarah Mitchell,
Of Ilpckessin.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
AT The SAVOY.

The manner in which modern girl
gets the right man for a husband is
delightfully."- told in the newest World
Picture "The Man Hunt" in which
Ethel Clayton is the star. This most
entertaining and interesting production
will be shown at the Savoy Theatre to-
day and tomorrow.
The story is delightfully."- refreshing.
Coming right now when the public
generally is looking for the lighter
phases Of life depicted on the screen IL
should prove immensely popular with
all the film fans in this city. "The
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
ATTRACTIONS AT THE PARKS.

Excellent programs are being offered
at both Shellpot and Brandywine
Springs Parks. aud the patron who does
not find plenty TO interest would be
hard TO suit. The entertainment is
always varied. Both parks are splendid
ly equipped with amusement devices,
and these naturally delight the young
people. Both parks are also provided
with excellent places for caring for
automobiles and automobile parties TO
the parks are becoming Just as fash
ionable as trolley parties.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

Marriage licenses issued by the clerks
OF the peace and magistrates are as
follows:
New Castle County.
Clerk OF the Peace John L. Wright
Edward ]. Kelly and Miss Ida Green.
both OF No. 1926 Tatnall street: Bert
Braxton and Miss Hannah Thomas. both
OF Fenneok, N. j.; Frederick Hall and
Miss Anna Nelson, both Of Philadel-
phis.
Magistrate l.. J. Broman, No. s43 Mar
ket street-George C.. Frankford, OF
No. 1912 Lancaster avenue, and Miss
Rhods O'Kelley, OF No. i0f Clayton
street; William Rollins, OF No. 3O7 T..
Second street and Miss Bessie Grange,
of No. 307 East Second street; William
Cooran. OF No. 9i7 Church street, and
Miss Anna Hennison. OF No. 500 East
Tenth street; Clarence W. Dickey, OF
Stanton and Miss Ruth w. Erickson, OF
No 1918 West street; John r.. Jones,
OF No. 1910 B street and Miss Athelia
s. Rossiter, Of No. 44i Claymont street.
Magistrate Harry Gillis, No. West
Seventh street-Thomss Scott and Miss
Sadie Johnson, both OF No. 50i West
Second street; B0leslaw Sobounski,
and Miss Helen Kawalska, both OF No.
1921 Linden street; Arthur Cloud, OF
Kennett Square and Miss Florence
Grant, OF Yorklyn; Walker II. Everist'
N No. si7 West Seventh street. and
Miss Helen Slocum, OF No. 1890 King
ytreet.
Sussex County.
Magistrate Napoleon r. Register
Lewes-Edwsrd r. Smith,. OF Lewes
and Miss Charlotte G. Blake. OF Phila-
delphia.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
LIEUTENANT METTEN ARRIVES.

Lieutenant Irving II Metten' cher
engineer Of the steamship President
Lincoln. torpedoed and sunk recently
of the coast ofNFrance. Immediately on
arriving at New York telephoned his
psrents at Middlctown Engineer Met
len is none the worse for his unpleas-
ami and thrilling experience. He is
brother Of William F. Metten, business
manager Of Every Evening.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
AT The QUEEN.

While there is less Of the usual Hart
gun play in William 5. Hsrts new Art
craft picture, selfish Yates" in which
he is showing to crowded houses al
the Queen, still none OF the bis audi
ences have been disappointed, as the
picture is nevertheless a typical Hart
offering. The star relies more upon
straight emotional acting and sugges-
tion than mere physical force, al
though the latter is by no means absent
from this picture. When the star does
6ght it is realistic and stirs the audi
ence to high pitch OF enthusiasm.
The story holds its interest well and
the action never flags.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
cAIIrn ro NANY cnInns

Dudley S. Tarr, vocalist OF Union NJ.
f. Church and well known at the Y. NJ.
C. A.. enlisted in the Naval Reserves
recently as an apprentice seaman. lie
received orders to report 20 Norfolk
this week.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
TWO MORE ENLIsTuENrs

Thomas II. fIennigan, OF Wilmington
and Elwood Fryer, OF Rockland, Del.
were accepted at the army recruiting
station for the cavalry.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
A H EILE IS OVER SEAS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel File, Of No. 1921
Conrad street, have received word mat
their son, \. Harry File, formerly OF
Chicago, in the Y. NJ C. A., a physical
director, has arrived safely over the
seas.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
sTRAWBFRRY FESTIVAL.

strawberry festicsl will be held on
c. p. Diokey's lawn at Stanton on SAT-
ur1sy evening. The proceeds are for
the benelt OF the order OF United
American Men.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
At The City Theatre

Man Hunt" is comedy, a delightful
frolicsome comedy so invisoratinsly
pleasing that il cannot be too highly
praised.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
ucAIL Mission AIIXILIARY.

The woman's Auxiliary Of the Mean
Mission will hold its June meeting in
the parish house Of st. Andrews Epis-
copal Church. next Tuesday morning at
1890 o'clock. Reports from the New
Haven convention will be received.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
"The Sand Hill Crane"
BY FRANCES JORDAN.
GeIecfed in a Government Competition as
: AMERICAS PRETTIEsT GIRL
tnTT(I l. M

The exercise call the 'sand-hill
crane" because it makes me crane my
neck. and is meant TO keep IL round and
slender and graceful. like the cranes
but 1t is guaranteed not to make it
80 long as Mr. Cranes
It's good resting exercise after the
strenuous runs and bending move
m-nis. II is really breathing exercise,
too To do 1t stand straight, heels
together and hands on hips.
Count II drop my head forward on
my chest.
Count 2-I begin TO raise my head and
= the same time begin 10 draw In
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
Aci,ERMAN.MILLER

Miss Lucy Ackermsn and Mark II.
Miller. both Of this city. were married
on June 70 by the Rev. Patrick A.
Brennan.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
BIR TIL S

BEELER-To DR. and Mrs. Bruce Beeler.
Of No. 301 W. Twenty fourth street. at
the Delaware Hospital, on June 13, a
son.
fLowIrE-To Mr.. and Mrs Herman Ilo-
wite, of No. 1912 West street, at the
Delaware Hospital, on June IL, q daugh-
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses issued by the clerks
OF the peace and magistrates are as
follows:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-24
FEDERATION PLAN
IS PUT FORTH
FOR GERMANY
Demand in SaxOny FaVOrS Or
qanization on Plans of
United States.
lnternational - service


BERLIN. Dec. 24.-There is "a
strong growing demand in Saxony
that Germany and Austria be di-
vided into seven republics and con-
federated on the plan of the United
states. The republics would be es-
tablished as follows:
Upper Saxony with Dresden as
the capital
Lower saxony with Hanover as
the capital
RhineIand with the capital at
Coblenz.
Swabi Cto be called Neckarland)
with the capital at Stuttgart
Bavaria would be renamed Danu-
beland with Munich as the capital
city.
German-Austria would be re-
named Alpland and the capital
would be established at Vienna
Brandenburg would annex Prus-
sia. Posen and Silesia. and would he
called Oderland. with the capital
at Berlin
Each republic would have presi-
dent CT governor but all more i'm
portant state matters would be sub
mitted 20 the supreme president II
the confederation sitting at Berlin
or Dresden
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-24
NATIONAL GUARD
IS WIPED OUT
Discharge From Federal Ser
vice Brings Men Back to
Civilian Status.

Internation3l News Service
WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.-The old
national guard OF the country will
be eliminated 10y the demobiIization
of the United States army
This was the interpretation army
officers placed on an opinion rem
dered today by Gen. st Ansell,
acting Judge advocate general Of the
army. as TO the status of forme
members of the national guard
when they are discharged from the
federal service.
1T is the opinion Of the Office OF
the Judge advocate general Cen
Ansell SAYS. chat former members
of the national guard Of the coun-
try. both officers and men, who en-
tered the federal service by draft
under the presidents proclamation
of July g. 1917. will when dis
charged from the federal service.
revert 10 a civilian status and will
not revert 10 their former status a-
members of the national guard" D"
This opinion has been approved
bv Gen. March chief of staff Of the
army. and Sec'y of War Baker II
was stated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-12-24
WILSON GOES ON Christina VISIT TO YANKS;;
LEAGUE OF NATIONS GAINS FAVOR IN FRAN
Rue Wilson's
in as Many French
ToWns and HdmLetS
International News Service:

International News Service:
PARIS, Dec. 3.-(By maiD-I:
is estimated that there are five thou
sand "Rue Wilson's" in as many
French towns and villages all
named in honor of the American
president. AS soon as the civilian
population return to a reclaimed
town or village in the war zone. one
Of their first acts is 10 established "A
''Rue Wilson" between their she'll
shattered homes
Many of these streets are scarcely
more than trails through heaps OF
debris, marked by the allied guns
as the armies OF democracy pursued
the Huns.
French poilus and British Tom
mics also named streets in towns
along the front after Pres't Wilson
while they were under fire. Ameri-
can doughboys nailed signs made
from the tops of cartridge boxes
and bearing the legend, Wilson
Avenue" in many of the towns
where they were billeted.
Even the German soldiers are
said to have posted sign marked
"WilsOnstrasse" i'm a Champaign
town, but the sign was captured by
a souvenir hunter.