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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09
Another Heat Victim.

William Thompson, Of 10 East Fifth
street, was overcome by the heat last
night and after being taken to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital in the Phoenix ambulance
died there. He was 46 years old and was
single The body was taken in charge
by Deputy Coroner McCrery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

Unless some attention is soon paid to
the macadam streets Of Smyrna" says
the Smyrna Times, Town Council Will
have the job TO do all over again" It is a
fact that good streets and roads will not
remain good without practical attention.
New Castle county found this fact out to
its cost
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

Ex-Governor Joseph W Folk has been
nominated BY the Democrats Of Missouri
for nitcd States Senator, 4 very credit
able selection, and one that will tend to
elevate the character of the representa-
tion Of that State in the United States
Senate, which has palpably deteriorated
in recent years
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09
Observation-Disclosures
RIPPLlNG RHY MES.
BY Walt Mason
NIITS-

nv
| used to hold that | was sane,
there were no weevils in my brain;
no bats or bugs were wont to chase
inside my dome, in endless race
But now, unfortur ate, dwell, and
glbber i'll my padded cell. | tried
to read and understand affairs in
Russia s darkened land. | read
dispatches branded true; the more
| read the less | knew. | heard
some gifted speakers tell of what in
Petrograd befel, of anarchy meath
Russia 5 flag, and felt my brain be
gin to sag. My aunt, in despera-
ton, cried, For Heaven S sake let
Russia slide You never will yet
wise, | swear, to all that's doing
over. there" | answered, Il have
never yet sldestepped a guessing
match, you bet, and | am bound to
find clew TO Russia S curves before
I'm through" F." read in helpful
magazines how Trotskv spilled the
Russian beans; | read how Lcnine
and his group with ardor brewed
the Russian soup; read such stories
day by day, and dreamed them
when | hit the hay; and then
] had raving spell and landed in
my padded cell The children come
when school is o'cr, and feed me pea
nuts through the door. And rubber
necks come by and say, ALAS for
this poor stricken jayl" The keep
er murmurs to the guest, Don't
mention Russia, | request, or he may
rise IN frenzicd rage and tear the
padding from his cage"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

Even slight respite from tie heat Of
the past few days is grateful When the
thermometer registers more than a hun
dred degrees Of heat, as it has for the past
two days, people are bound to suffer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

Yesterday marked a slight dimnution
Of the severity Of The bot wave, the most
severe in this section Of the country
within the recollection Of the oldest
living persons Seldom do we have a
temperature Of even n hundred degrees
For the mercury to rise above that mark,
especially with our depressing humidity,
is a severe tax on human strength.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

The Rolsheviki government Of Russia,
uncertain and unstable as it is, should
consider carefully before declaring war
against Japan Japan gave Russia a
hard fight some wears ago. when Russia
was much more powerful nation than it
is now A fight at this tine might easily
end in thorough whipping for weakened
and distracted Russia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

What will the people Of Germany think
Of their Crown Prince being defeated and
driven back by the enemy? Yet the
knowledge Of this fact can hardly be kept
from them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

cannot $50 why they should hsvc 70 soon
ornizc in the use of anything 30 abundant
m wntrr
Not until the soldier begins 10 carry his
days supply II water in bis cantccD, and
To hnuI the next days supply five or six
miles by transport, does he come TO real
ize the tremendous importance Of the
water supply man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09
Falling Down Steps.

Failing down some steps near his home
Dennis Mulroney of 40 Pine street
struck an iron bar and his head was badly
laccrated. He was treated at the Della
ware Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

Foch is now a marshal Of France, the
highest military honor the French nation
can bestow. And he richly deserves the
honor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09
KENNARD O. co.
Store closes Saturdays at 1890 p. m, during
July and August
Founded 1916

Important Sale of Dresses
Wonderful opportunities here tor1orrowr,orn-
for those who will avail themselves offerings
in wonen's stylish, we'll made Dresses. We will offer
the balance of dresses these
Cinghams $3.50, from $500
White Voile 81 so, from $1,000.
$50, from $780,
$1,000, from $500
Corresponding reductions other dreases
At $3.50 and SIS. offer lew models in Georg-
ette, Satin Crepe de Chine and Serge, which,
ordinary circumstances worth $50 90 s475O
table full of COOL summer Waists a prices,
showing liberal savings.
Many of the leading models and fabrics n white
Skirts at prices
dainty evening Dresses, $1,000 each, from $500.
You should be numbered among satisfied
Hosiery Our hosiery section contains
values that thoroughly dependable.
Silks of every description for summer use.
Our lines of white and coiored fabrics are
kept up early summer variety.
621-e23 Market Street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

German people barefoot will find
kicking even more impossible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

Will Mr. Garfield kindly pass us an
other Of his h catlcss days and do it now.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09
THE EVENING SMILE.
PASTURES NEW.

A tramp was one day walking along a
country road IN the south of Ireland and
seeing an old lady comfortably seated at
her window looking out, he knelt down
and commenced to eat the grass on the
lawn. The lady. noticing him, came out
side and said: My poor man, you must
be very hungry
Yes, ma am, he said. 81 haven't hid
bite to eat for the past two days
All, my poor man, she replied I'm
sorry but if you just go around to the
back Of the house, the grass is much long
er there Atlanta Journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

"Aw, I'm making quite an impression
on Miss flubdub. But they say she's a
desperate fiirt Is she actually going
around with you?" Aw, yes. . She must
be desperate. kansas City journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

A Familiar Spirit-Medium Nov.
sir, be seated, and in just moment will
give a convulsive shudder, my voice will
change, and | will go into trance and be
gin to talk wildly, and possibly clutch
you by the hair You are not afraid. are
you?' Dimpleton-"Afraidl Why,
that's what my wife does all the time. ".
/
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

II can remember when all this land
could have been bought for song. :"
"Yes," replied Farmer Corntossel so
kin |. But the climate was so bad that
everybody had "A sore throat an couldn' I
sing w ashington Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-09

Here's a writer says that many man
Is poet without knowing it . Gee, what
luck r. Boston Transcript.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
TRAINING CAMP
PRESENTS PROBLEM

CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-Selection OF q
spring training camp for the 1919 sea-
son is one Of the problems confront
ing Charles A. Comiskey, owner OF the
Chicago club Of the American league.
For several seasons the White Sox
trained at Mineral Wells. Tex. While
this place had ben considered salts
factory, indications now are that there
will be change. President Comis-
key feels that it may be impossible
to decide the question until after the
joint me0,ng of the major leagues In
New York on January 16.
II the majors finally decide to adopt
a 140-game schedule, the White Sox
will not Journey great distance from
Chicago to do their training. 1t would
not be necessary for the team to start
training before the first OF March and
in that event point farther north
might furnish acceptable weather. EX-
celsior Springs, Mo-, short distance
from Kansas City; Little Rock, Ark.
Joplin, Mo-, and Wichita, Kan, have
been considered.
Commiskey, however. is opposed to
a 140-game schedule and if the two
leagues decide to play 154 games as
heretofore. the White Sox probably
will again train in Texas.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
MURRETTE

X
SHOULD Husband Beat His Wife!
This is a subject not usually consld-
cred debatable. Some husbands
think their wives deserve beating,
but are afraid to administer it; others
do the beating on no provocation-
and usually get away with it. Once
in long time a beaten wife will pro-
test and then there is usually long
case in the divorce courts.
How one wife effectively handled
this situation without going into court
is shown in II want to Forget fea-
turing Evelyn Nesbit, which will be
screened at the Murrette theatre to-
day and Tuesday.
MURRAY
The necessity for more proper rec
ognition of the sacrifices which Amer
lean boys have made to keep the Prus-
sian scourge from spreading over all
of Europe-recignition that should at
least include preference to soldiers as
applicants for positions-is emphasiz-
ed in kiss or KILL" the thrilling Uni
versal special attraction which comes
to the Murray theatre today and Tues
day, with Priscilla Dean and strong
supporting cast, including Herbert
Rawlinson.
The picture details the experiences
of wounded veteran of the conflict
cover there" in seeking work in New
York after he is discharged and shows
how desperate a hungry man may be-
come.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
Masonic Calendar

Monday, Dec. 23.-Richmond Lodge.
No. 1876. F. and A. NJ. Called meeting:
work In Master Mason Degree. cam
mencing at o'clock. Light refresh
ments
Thursday, Dec 26.-Webb Lodge No.
"a. r. and A. M. Called meeting: work
In Entered Apprentice Degree. COM
mencing at O'Clock.
Friday. Dec. 27.-King solomon's
Chapter No. 4, r. A. NJ. Called meet
ing; work in Royal Arch Degree.
Saturday. Dec. 28.-Loyal Chapter.
No. 40, O. E. S. Entertainment and
social for the members and their
families.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
Horse Breeders Form
a Racing Syndicate

LEXINGTON, Ky, Dec. ga syn
dictate Is being formed by central Ken
lucky thoroughbred horse breeders to
purchase the Louisville, Lexington
and Latonia race tracks and co-or-
dinate them under one management
to insure clean racing.
Johnson Camden, chairman OF the
Kentucky Racing Commission. and
Edward Simms, millionaire oil man,
are to have control Of the syndicate.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23

Czecho-S lovaks are deeply indebted:
it is the Red Cross who helped our
army in Siberia, destitute of all SAM
tary supplies; The Red Cross provided
our soldiers with clothes and linen and
took care of their in their desperate
situation. am happy that l can here
express to the American Red Cross
our hearty thanks and gratitude.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
FRIENDS CHURCHES
GIVE $1,000 FOR
MISSION WORK

It is estimated that $1,000 was
raised in Richmond Friends churches
Sunday through the Every Member
Movement" The money is to be used
in foreign mission work
The South Eighth Street church
raised $3.50. which is $50 above their
quota. and the West Richmond
Friends raised $780, Whitewater and
East Main Street churches have not
reported their totals, but it is ex-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
siSLER DISCHARGED.

ST. LOUIS, Dec 23.-George Sisler,
star first baseman with the st. Louis
Americans, has received his discharge
from the army. and is awaiting the
call for spring baseball practice. Sis
Ter was commissioned a first lieuten-
ant in the chemical warfare division
and was in training at Camp Hum
phreys, Va, when the arnlistice was
signed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
On The Screen
WASHINGTON

Several propositions have been made
to Lois Weber by legitimate theatre
cal producers for the story rights to
For Husbands Only" the Jewel
drama, in which Mildred Harris will
be seen at the Washington Theatre to-
day. Miss Weber is in two minds as
to how to proceed in the matter. for
the title and the idea for the story
were taken from a magazine story by
G. B. Stern. The incidents which make
it such a tremendously interesting
photoplay are distinctly Miss Webers
however.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
LAND TRANSFERS.

Frederick A. Hartman to P. c. c. &
ST l.. railroad company, part south
east, section -, township Is, range /;
$3.50.
Howard Campbell to Jennevieve O.
Schneider. lot 232, official map, Rich.
mond; 81.
%. NJ. Jennings to Ithaman Masons
lots sc, 81, So and SO, Whitewater;
$500.
Anna s. Norman to Bertha M
Ryan. lot As, c. T. Price addition, Rich.
mond; 81.
Sarah z. Sintz ct al to Arthur Noel
Mathews, lot 81, official plat, Center.
vile; s1,400.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
BLOOMINGTON WINS.

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. Dec %
The Bloomington high school basket
five defeated the Martinsville quintet
last night, % to Is. The superior
work of the Bloomington team was
too much for the locals to cope with.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
Court Records
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE.

Lettie E. Murray has filed suit for
divorce from Andrew ]. Murray, whom
she charges with cruel and inhuman
treatment. The plaintiff asks for al
mony and change of name.
The Wayne Trust company has been
appointed administrator of the estate
of Melissa J. Bond, who died December
7th No will was made and the heirs
Of the estate, valued at $4,000. are
brother and sister, James A. Byrd and
Mrs. Caroline Smith, both Of Cam.
bridge City.
The testimony in the case of Martha
A. Broadway against the estate Of Mar
tina Owens, was heard this morning.
The plaintiff is demanding $500 for
services rendered the deceased. Mer-
ton Grlls Is the administrator of the
estate
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-23
pected that at least $500 will be real

pected that at least $500 VIII be real
lied from the two congregations.
About 200 Friends churches in the
United States used the Worship OF
Nations" program arranged by Miss
Gertrude Slmms of the American
Friends board. The feature of this
program is the plea made by nations
of the world for help for their people.
In answer to each plea class of chill
dren came to the platform with boxes
of money for the foreign missionaries.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-11-14
CHAPTER XIX.
German Prison Camps.

German Prison Camps.
A few days after ! had been lashed
to the barbed wire fence some of the
German officers came to the barracks.
and one of them who spoke very good
English said: "All of the neutrals who
were on unarmed ships step out"
Only a few stepped out.
Then he called for all the neutrals.
and the Danes, Swedes, Norwegians.
Brazilians and Spaniards stepped out.
But when I did. he said. "No, not
Americans. Americans are not neu-
trail. America supplies our enemies
his fist, and thought he was going to
hit me, but instead he gave me a
shove that caused me to fall and get
a little cut on the head. Then the
sentrles pushed me over with the
British and the French.
After that they took the Norwegi-
ans, Swedes and Danes to separate
barracks, and gave them clothes and
beds and the same rntions as the Ger
man soldiers. When I saw this
made kick and said I was neutral,
too, and ought to get the same treat
ment as the Scandinavians. They took
me to the officers again, kicked me
about and swore at me, and the only
answer got was that America would
suffer for all she had done for the al
lies. Then l was sent back to the bar
racks again.
The next day at about one o'clock
they took us from the barracks and
drilled us through the swamps. The
men began to fall one by one. some
crying or swearing, but most OF them
going along without n word. Those
who went down were smashed In the
head with rifle butts or belts.
Finally we arrived at little rail-
road station, and had to stand IN the
snow for over I'M hour while the en-.
CINE ran mp und down the tracks hook
ing on cars. When We finally got In
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-11-14

turned his back out went and around
the corner of the barracks.
But one of the sentries there saw
me and blew his whistle, and guard
of eight CAME up from somewhere and
grabbed me. tried to explain, but 1t
was no use, because every time said
a word 1t meant another swat over
the ear. so finally gave 1t up.
Then they drilled me across the
road to the officers quarters. There
were three officers there, and each Of
them asked me questions about all
kinds of things, but never once men
toned my running out of the bar
racks. Then they gave the sentries
some commands, and four of the SEN
tries took me out and over to the
barbed wire fence. There they tied
me, face to the fence, arms over my
head, and hands and. feet dashed to
the wire, and with q rope around my
waist, too. / thought, then. that my
bunch had come true, and that
would be crucified, like Murray and
Brown.
They posted sentry there In addi-
ton to the regular guards, and every
time he walked past me he would kick
me or spit on me, or do both.
One time he kicked me so hard
that prong of the barhed wire
gashed me over the left eye--the only
one ! can see with-and when the
blood ran into my eye II blinded me.
thought both eyes were gone then.
and ! hoped they would shoot me. II
seemed to me that had got my share
by this time without losing the other
eye, and IL II was gone, wanted TO
go too.
could not put up my hand to feel
where the prong had jabbcd me. and
it kept on bleeding and smnrting. I
had on practically no clothing, you re-
member. The wounds In my thigh had
opened. ma II WIS bitter cold and
windy. So you can picture to your.
self how gay and carefree l was.
When had been there for an hour
and half they united me from the
wire, and | keeled over on my back.
They kicked me until had to stand
up. but fell down again. and all the
kicking In Germany could not have
brought me to my feet. I was just all
In. So they blew their whistles and
the sentries in the barracks awakened
two Of the boys, who came and carried
me In.
All the time the sentries were yell
ing, "Gott strafe EnglandW and
"schweinhund !" until you would have
thought they were In battle. What
their idea was do not know.
The boys had little water In a
can, and one Of them tore off part Of
the sleeve of his undershirt. So they
washed the cash and bandaged It.
Believe me. 1 was glad when ! could
see again. l was so tired and worn
out that / went to sleep at once, and
did not wake up until they were CIV
Ing US our barley coffee next morn.
ing.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-11-14

The phrase "single blessedness" was
coined by some anonymous old baehei.
or.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-11-14

The reputation of many puffed-up
man ends In smoke.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1918-11-14

1t is more blessed to give than to re.
ceive-also more expensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-11
STORIES OF THE WAR

Paul L. Bernard Twertieth Com pany, Second Motor Mechanics Regi- ment, who has been in active servi1 e ill France now seven months, is cer- tainly pleased with the service. He writes to his father
 Sunday afternoon, ana here I am writing letters. trying to get caught up. l just returned from my furloug h yesterday, and. believe me. 1 had 8 good time. The government surely takes good care of us. Why, it was so nice it almost made me hornesIcl. Ii reminded me so much of back in civil life. We go and come just as We please. Of course all inside the area. l sent you all a bunch of postais and wrote few letters while there (Aix- les Bains). l had 8 good swim in Lake -- (censored which reminds me much of our camp at Lake Winne- Eesaukee. I took many short trips off in the mountains. danced ate ice cream, drank much of Frances Best beer, saw movies and pronienaded out in the evenings. and slept in a real Led with sheets. We expect to go there again in four rnonths."
 From q letter written by ". G. Schauffler, Jr, an aviator in France, to his father. Lieutenant Colonel Will
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-11

extensive and If that was all that was necessary 1t was perfectly evil dent that there would be no question but what we would reach the goal. But weather conditions and pests are always to be encountered and they play no small part In cutting down a nations crops. For period a drought threatened serious results but it was confined to one part Of the country and it is therefore highly gratifying that the governidert report upon crop conditions in the past month shows the situation to be de- cidedly favorable.
 We are told that there will be some thing less than three billion bushels of corn this year and though the south and west may show a decrease in quantity the quality is such that the result may he just as good. In wheat there is large yield, the spring and winter wheat crops turn ing out nearly 1s.o00, 900 bushels, 4 per cent larger than last yeai- and the second largest ever raised, Simi- lar results have been obtained from the. oats. rye and barley crops and with a proper h,tsbanding or our sup ply there appears to be every req son for believing that all needs can be met and no shortage be threat ened.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-11
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 Over $50, O00 pounds of various herbs arc used anually and all have to be gathered at the season of t11e year when their natural juices and medicinal sub stances are st their best, ,....
 The most, successful solvents are used to extract the medicinal properties frer1 these herbs.
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 It is the wonderful, combination of roots and herbs, togets1er with the skill and care used in it's preparation which has made this. famous medicine so successful in the treatment of female ills. , as s.,..
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