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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-15
Negro Killed by Farmer.

FITZGERALD, Feb 14-Noah Crumb-
ley, a white farmer living near Ro-
chelle, shot and killed a negro intrud-
ed negro intruder at his home last
Friday night, according to information
reaching Fitzgerald yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-15
To Build Mine Sueepers.

SAVANNAH, Ga, eb. 15.-With the
contract signed for construction of 96
steel mine sweepers for the French
government, the Foundation Co., which
has located here, has already started
work at the Brampton plantation. The
vessels are to be delivered six months
from now.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
THE MELTING OF uOTJyr

Messrs. Lee and j J. shuberts farce
with music The Melting Of Molly" will
be the attraction at The Playhouse five
days commencing Monday, May 49, with
matinee Thursday Maria Thomson
Davless' novel The Melting Of Molly"
after being one OF the best sellers. was
made into a comedy by its authoress
with great success and now we have
this delightful story in musical comedy
form. Dorothy Donnelly has provided
The book and lyrics while the music is
by Harold Orlob and sigmund Romberg
The Messrs. shubert have provided a
brilliant company for this musical
piece. Among the feminine members OF
the cast are Florence Nash. Gloria
Goodwin, Helen Tracy, Nellie Fillmore.
Vera Roehm and Dorothy Klewer The
made members Of the cast include Harry
Davenport, George Trimble. Charles
Dickson, Alan Edwards, Irving Beebee
and Charles Burrows. In addition
there will be a bevy OF Broadway
beantics.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
Acts Like Magic
Munyon's 5X
Rheumatism Remedy
Druggists Marvel at the Wonderful
Result

Thousands OF people called last week
on MUNYON'S Representatives in many
OF the Philadelphia drug stores, and OBJ
tanned sample bottles OF his 3X RHEU-
MATISM REMEDY.
Many came in on crutches and re-
turned in a few days to purchase a bot
tie and tell Of the marvellous results
and Dement'S derived from taking the
small free sample.
The druggists from whose stores
these distributions were made marvel
ed at the rapid and successful results.
Without exception they said that this
was the most wonderful Rheumatic
Remedy that they ever experienced in
all their years in the medicine bust
ness, and that thereafter MUNYON'S
REMEDIES would be given a prominent
place in their store and receive their
unqualified Endorsement.
One druggist stated that II anyone
had told him that the results he wit
messed with his own eyes from the use
Of MUNYON'S 3X RHEUMATISM REM
EDY were possible he would have told
them 1t was a fairy story That It was
a revelation to him-a man who was
using crutches for six months came
IN his store on cruiches. obtained a
free sample and returned within two
days walking, for the first time in six
months Instead OF calling MUNYON'S
3X RHEUMATISM REMEDY, a patent
medicine. he said in the future It would
be known 10 him as a benefit 10 hu-
manity.
Starting on Tuesday OF this week.
MUNYON'S representative viii give out
samples Ct his famous 3X KIDNEY
ANY one suffering with kid
ney trouble is urgently requested 10
call for free sample at Miller's Drug
Co, 404 Market street, Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
The Making OF
A FAMOUS
MEDICINE
How Lydia E. Pinlzham's
Vegetable Compound
Is Prepared For
Womea's Use.

A visit TO the laboratory where this
successful remedy is made impresses
even the casual looker-on with the reli-
ability, accuracy, skill and cleanliness
which attends the making of this great
medicine for woman 3 ills.
Over $50, 900 pounds Of various herbs
are used annually and all have to be
gathered at the season of the year when
their natural juices and medicinal sub
stances are at their best
The most successful solvents are used
20 extract the medicinal properties from
these herbs
Every utensil aud tank that comes in
contact with the medicine is sterilized
and as final precaution in cleanliness
the medicine Is pasteurized and sealed
in sterile bottles.
It IS the wonderful combination Of
roots and herbs, together with the
skill and care used in its preparation
which has made this famous medicine
20 successful IN the treatment Of
female ills.
The letters from women who have
been restored TO health by the use OF
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound which we are continually pub
fishing attest 20 its virtue
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
GEORGETOWN SCHOOLS
CONTINUE OPEN

special to THE EVENING JOURNAL,
GEOHGETOWN, Del. Nav 6-The
boerd OF Education met on Friday might
70 consider the closing OF the schools
because OF tho outbreak OF scarlet
IeVer, but no agreement was reached
One or the teachers. Miss Leila penuel
y now III at her home near town from
me disease, and another, Miss Harriet
wilson, has just recovered from an at
tack OF measles.
commencement exercises OF The
georgetown High School will be held
on Tuesday night. May 2s in the Opera
House. The graduating class this wear
Is composed OF Misses Clara Summons
Frances Jones, Netty Kelley. Elizabeth
Messick, Messrs. Benjamin Wagamon
Everett Lambden, Charles Marsh Fd,
ward Green. Miss. Mary Houston.
daughter OF Col r. G. Houston. and one
or the faculty, Will accompany the
graduates on the three DAYS Washing
ton trip. which viii be taken on Msy
%, "a and 25.
a recitation contest will be held here
on Thursday night, May i6 among
members Of the county high schools
A9a the boy OF girl, who, In the opln-
ion\ot the judges. delivers the best
recltatioKA VIII be awarded a medal
Last year Miss Eugcnia Brown. Of Del
mar, was victorious and competed in
The State contest.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
Delaware HOSPITAL
SOCIAL service DEPT.
New Branch of Work Started
TO Assist Doctors and
Nurses
GATHER KNOWLEDGE
ABOUT PATENTS

A new department is about to be
added to. the already well-equipped
Delaware Hospital. That is a social SER
vice department, which deals with the
health problem OF The community as a
whole.
This character Of the work is thus
described by Miss jeanette F. Duncan,
superintendent at the hospital
About ~ years ago medical social SER
vice began In hospitals under Or. Rich
ard Cabot Since then more thon 200
hospitals and dlspensaries have recog-
nized II as an ESSENTIAL adjunct OF mod
ern medicine. In this day OF efficiency.
the social service department should be
a part OF every will-organized hospl-
tai.
Learning social conditions, a knowl-
edge Of the patient as q whole and Civ
Ing to the doctor facts concerning the
home and working conditions and en-
vlronments, tho opportunities for rest
and a return 10 the normal family, is
the work OF the social service depart
ment.
Often a patient can be discharged
from the hospital at the beginning OF
convalesoence because this period can
be arranged for by such department.
Cooperation between doctors. nurses,
and social workers, together with CO.
operation with other dispensaries and
social agencies in caring for the sick
and protecting the health Of the elm
munity. will soon prove It's value as
supplement to the doctors treatment.
This department Is TO be in charge Of
a graduate nurse with experience in
public health work, and cooperation is
asked for from all agencies working
for the public health Of the community. /
along whatever lines it may be.
All those who are anxious to render /
patriotic service are urged TO 60 TO the T.
hospital and start the regular course. II !
they wish TO discontinue after the war
they may do so. but should they wish |
10 continue they Will be we'll started .
toward a diploma.
Arrangements have been made at the .
hospital TO accommodate from IS 10 % /
extra girls and an instructor from
Teachers College or Columbia VIII come
10 give them their theoretical work.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
L0AFERs IN A CORRAL.

LAUREL, Del, May 6.-With an order
that they go 10 work at once and re-
port to Chief Of Police Bloodsworth AZ
tne end OF each week for a period OF
elsnt weeks, stating how many days
they had been employed and NV whom
Ernest Holden, Edward Dashields. Henrv
J. Walker, Roy Curtis and Calvin cur
lis, Negroes, were given fines ranging
from IS 10 $40 by Justice OF the Peace
Hearne.
Al OF the men had been under sus-
picion as loafers for some time. sew
eral complaints having been made
against them. They were watched BY
Onlcer Gibson until Saturday nleht.
when he rounded them I'D ia a house
In "Bacont0wn." owned by Jas. Bright.
field II is the intention OF Justlec
hearne to see that all the habltual
ioafers in town are put to work and
more raids will follow.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
MEN NAY
PLAY SUNDAY BALL
Games Between Workers
May Be Staged Despite
0 position TO II
PUBLIC TO BE KEPT
OUT, PRESENT PLAN

Notwithstanding that the Ministerial
Union is opposing Sunday baseball in
Wilmington it is understood that ship
yard mechanics intend 70 start Sunday
games next Sunday.
Although a violation Of the old blue"
laws, Sunday baseball has the endorse
ment Of labor leaders and some OF the
Government labor officials stationed in
Wilmington
The Rev. George A. Cooke Is heading
the agitation against Sunday baseball.
and recently had a communication
dealing with the subject read before
the United States Senate.
10 is understood that Sunday games
viii be played on grounds owned by
the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corpor-
alton, known as South Side Park. and
that only shipyard employees will be
admitted
One of the advocates Of Sunday base
bali for shipy1rd workers during The
duration OF the war to stimulate en-
ihusiasm among The men is j. 3.
Weaver, general manager Of the Harlan
plant Recently the Rev Mr.. Cooke
called on Mr. Weaver at the Harlan Of
fees and a spirited verbal clash oc-
Cured between the two over their con-
fict OF views regarding Sunday base
ball for the shpyard workers. Some Of
those advocating sunday baseball
for the men working in shipyards
during the week are A. G.. Benkhart.
state director o. the United States Em-
ployment service; 4. r. Saylor. pub
Usher Of the Labor Herald John II.
Hickey, former president Of the Central
Labor Union; J. A. Oliver, Jr.. delegate
from the Letter Carriers Association
to the Central Labor Union; Oliver p.
Cole president of the Car and ship
Painters Union. and p. c. dupont.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
FIRST SUFFRAGE
PICKET WORKER
in WAR PLANT

From The gates Of the White House
to the workhouse at 0ceoquan, Va.
and now 10 munitions plant OF the
Bethlehem Steel Company at New
Castle, where she works an eight-hour
day, devoting her evenings to speak
ing alternately for women suffrage
and other patriotic causes, Is the rec
ord Of one short year in the life Of
Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, Of VII
mington. she was one OF the first snf-
fragists to packet the White House urg-
ing the Presidents support for the fed
eral Suffrage amendment.
4 have been happy in my frst weeks
work in the factory" Mrs. Hilles de-
olared, because this Is bona nde war
work. No smart costumes with belts
and caps and little to DO, but real work
Ia working clothes, with working men
and women Of the labor army. / have
entered it because want 10 help win
this war and because ! believe this la
Dor army Is the most essential part Of
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
CHERRY TREE CLUB
IN ANNUAL REUNION
Meath Blossoming Branches
AT Cedarbrook Farm for
lis Session
OFFICERS ELECTED
FOLLOWING DINNER
Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL:

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL:
SMYRNA, Del. May 6--The annual
meeting and dinner OF the Cherry Tree
Club, composed largely OF Wilmington
business men. was held yesterday un-
der the century-old cherry tree, at
"Ccdsrbrook," the country home OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Garter. at the head OF
Lake Como, near here. Il Is one OF
the rules Of this club that none Of its
business affairs may be transacted eX-
cept beneath the branches OF a cherry
tree which Is In fuh blossom, full leaf
or full fruit
The annual election OF officers Of the
club resulted as follows = President, for
mer City Treasurer William j. High
neld; flrst vioe-presldent. Olen F. Phil
lips, sugar broker; second vice-presi-
dent, Clarence j. Pyle. business man
ager OF THE EVENING JOURNAL; third
vice-president, Harrison Cruikshank,
assistant secretary Of the Wilmington
Manufacturers Association; recording
secretary, Norman G. Smith, OF the
Delaware Hardware Company; CORES
ponding secretary, George Carter, edi-
tor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL; imam
cial secretary, Charles Gurney, insur-
ance broker; treasurer, William C. Nes-
bitt, assistant business manager Of THE
EVENING JOURNAL; director OF ath-
letlc activities. Wood Ennis, Of Smyrna
director OF recreational activities, Er-
nest j. Otteni, advertising manager OF
THE EVENING JOURNAL; commander
OF the mosquito feet on Lake Como, r.
Marvin Megginson. superintendent Of
the mechanical department OF THE
EVENING JOURNAL; generalissimo,
Gilpin Highneld; chief commissary,
Howard Russell.
Five-minute addresses were made as
follows: The Importance OF Having
Me Right Men in Congress In This
Crisis" by William ].
Nghneld; Sugar and It's Sweetening
Effect Upon the Everyday Life OF the
World, by Mr.. Phillips: Keep the
Home Tobacco Burning In the Trenches
over There" by Mr. Neshitt, who is
he Delaware manager OF the Our BOYS /
n France Tobacco Fund: big Busi- I
less and the Important Part II PLAYS in /
he Prosecution of the War" by Mr.. /
lruikshank; 'The Evil Effects OF Bet /
ing Upon a Certainly" by Mfr. Meggin- |
'on, and '"The Patriotic Duty Of Ameri-
'an Farmers Not 20 Insist Upon $3.50
'or Wheat in War Time" by Mr.. Ennis. |
At the conclusion Of the speaking a /
'camptown" was taken for the benefit /
n the Our Boys In France Tobacco |
Fund. II resulted In a total Of sii, |
which Will supply "a American fighters |
In France with smokes for one week. /
The club members who came from |
Wilmington four automobiles, left |
FOR home i6s cning
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
AT HE MAJESTIC.

To be shipped like ordinary mer-
chandise by express, fed by the ex-
press agent and generally be treated
like an animal, to remain unclaimed,
and then be placed on an auction block
to be sold for unpaid express charges,
are a few Of the novel experiences
which fall 10 the lot Of charming Viv-
ian Martin In her latest Paramount
photoplay Unclaimed Goods" which is
the attraction at the Majestic Theatre
today and tomorrow. The role OF Betsy
Burke, daughter OF a western sheriff.
is one Of the most delightful in which
this popular film star has been seen in
many months.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
MARYLAND TO WORK
PRISONERS ON ROADS
speclal % THE EvENINa JouRNAt,

ELKTON, Nd, May 6.-.Peyton Harri-
son, OF the State Roads engineering star,
has been transferred to Rising sun from
Elkton
Elkton Is much hampered IN a busi-
ness way, by the curtaillng Of express
trains. There are now only three each
day, two northbound and one south
bound.
Elkton Lodge Of Red Men was repre-
sented at the recent Great Council OF
Maryland, in Baltimore, by Joseph IT,
Sloan, George II. Woodall and Miller n.
Magraw.
Elkton baseball club Is receiving sub
stantial aid from nearly every one in
the town. In some cases the sum ls
small, but II represents announcement
OF the grea. American game. Charles
@. Wells. proprietor Of the Elkton
Opera House, rendered the club a bene-
Mt by generously contributing the entire
receipts OF the moving pictures for an
evening, less the war tax.
The death OF Mrs. Viola Rothwell.
wife OF Horace ROthwell, occurred at
the home OF her grandfather, Charles
Marcus, near Elkton. She was IN her
twenty-second year
Governor Emerson C. Harrington has
announced that all prisoners in Mary
land Penitentlary and tho House Of Cor |
rection. who are strong enough, will be |
put to work on tho State roads, at |
once.
Personal-Nfiss Bessie Manly. Of Bal |
.imore, is visiting Elkton frlends-Au-
gustin Bede Walmsley, OF Bernards- |
Vile, n j., is the guest OF Elkton kin
Miss Mary Bancroft. OF Liberty Grove,
Is the guest OF Miss Anna Racine, OF |
Elk Neck-Frank ]. Denny spent the |
weekend in Philadelphia with his SON
Mrs. Albert B. Boulden, OF Havre de |
Grace, Is visiting her parents, Mr.. and |
Mrs. Rufus y. Bowland-Ailss Ida
Cameron has been visiting her aunt |
Mrs. Alfred B. Cameron, OF Zion-Miss |
Helen A. McCauley. OF Wilmington. is
The guest OF Misses Gracla and Eliza |
beth Wells-Willism Pay Baldwin has
returned to his home in Elk Mills. after
a visit to New York-A. S. Perry left
Elkton this week on a business trip to
Alabama
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW Castle
Many Soldiers Spend Week
End With Relatives and
Friends in Old Town
TOWN TAKES $I35, 900
OF LIBERTY BONDS
peclal 70 THE EvENING JoURNAL.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, Del, May 6.-The
funeral Of Lillian Ries. aged i3 years.
was held on Saturday. with intermont
II ST. Georges The Rev. John r. Bick-
Ing ofaciated. Her four brothers, Paul
Ries, Scott w. Ries, Clarence Ries and
Roland Ries. were the pallbearers.
Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Powell aged 70
years, wife OF William r. Powell,
Was buried yesterday afternoon in ST.
Georges Cemetery. Services were held
at the home OF her son-in-law, John C.
Walker on the Mowen farm, near
Hare's Corner. The Rev. Clyde, OF New
Ark, Del, ohlciated
Mrs. Powell IS survived by four chill
lren, Mrs. David w Gray, OF Whining
ton; Mrs. John c. Walker, New Castle:
Mrs. Hudson Walker, New Castle. and
Mrs. Lounce L. Knots, OF Chester, Pa
Cadet Clinton Hood. who Joined the
Aviation Corps about seven months aeo
at Dallas. Texas, visited friends In New
Castle over Sunday. Cadet Hood Is sta
TONED at Washington, awaiting orders
TO leave for France. Upon his arrival
tomorrow at Washington he will re-
oeive his commission as Lieutenant.
While turning the corner OF Third
anc Harmony streets on Saturday ar
telnoon an automobile bearing a Della
ware license smashed into a curbstone
breaking the right front wheel. The
car was lowed into Keis garage. on
Fourth street.
When the Liberty Loan reports for
New Castle and New Castle hundred
are completed it viii be found that they
have gone "over the top" by large
margin. The mems and women's com
mittees VIII each report over $4,000
worth OF bonds bought. The Boy
Scouts viii exceed $500.
CAPTAIN Harry Smith, Of Camp Dix. |
spent Sunday with his family here.
Mess Sergeant John Sullivan was
visitor here over Sunday.
Richard McGrory spent Saturday and
Sunday with his relatives here.
Private Alfred McGuire was home
over the weekend
John keesan. Of Samp Dix, is spend
inga FEW days with friends here.
Leonard Comerford spent the week
end In New Castle with his people.
w. Preston spent Sunday with his
people. ''' "''
First Sergeant Carroll Seward OF the
Ambulance Corps, stationed at Allen
WV, - spenulhs rev days here with 1
his parents.
Thomas Lennox. OF Camp Dix. spent
sunday with his mother, Mrs. T. IN.
Lennox.
Mr. keebler, OF the British Ministry
OF War now stationed at South Beth
iehem, Pa, spent Sunday with friends
here. -'''"O'
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee clothier, OF Dover.
y. j. are spending a few DAYS with
Mr. Ciothier's mother, on Third street
Harry Cummings, Unites States Gov
eminent inspector. visited his family
here over the weekend.
coward White, OF Philadelphia, visit !
eo friends here over Sunday.
Hubert Hanf spent Sunday In phua-
dclphia.
Horace Deakyne. OF the United States
Ordnance Department, was homo over
Saturday and Sunday.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
SUGAR RATIONING
TO GIVE ALL SHARE

Beginning with May IS. the sugar re-
finers, manufacturers and wholesale
and retail dealers will enter upon a
new system Of regulating the disposal
Of sugar. This is the announcement
today Of the United States Food Ad-
ministretion through Edmund Mitchell
Food Administrator for Delaware.
The object or the regulations is Ia
prevent the greedy or unpatriotio
manufacturer or user Of sugar from alb
sorbins the business Loyalty restricted
by the patriotic merchant. dealer and
manufacturer and TO provide sufficient
sugar for the housewife and Gamer
through the preserving season.
Through the plan. every manufac-
turer using sugar except hotels. res
turants, boarding houses and eating
houses; bakers and cracker manufac-
turers holding United States food IL
cense or wholesael and retail dealers
holding United States food license must
obtain the ration certificates from the
state Food Administrator before he can
obtain sugar.
Manufacturers using sugar are called
upon to submit to the State Food Ad-
ministrator, statistics showing the
amount OF sugar they used In January,
February, March and April, 1918. as
basis Tor calculating what shall be his
Just portion OF sugar.
Throughout all Of the ratloning. the
Food Administration specifies that re-
liners shall sell TO others, and whole
sale and retailers shall deliver To- others
only what is the Just and fair portion
needed
Ihose to whom no sugar Is appor-
TONED are leather tanners and manu-
facturers Of non-edible products. All
others so per cent.
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
Miss SILVERCRUYS
AGAIN Scores Huns
Brave Belgian Lady Tells of
More Atrocities Against
Her People
WOULD FORGIVE
THEIR TRESPASSERS

An audience THAI crowded the Queen
Theatre, was stirred to enthusiasm last
night by the courageous, vivid words
Of Miss Susanne Silvercruys, daughter
Of a Belgian chief justice, who was in
] Brussels during the German invasion
In 1914. IL is Miss Silyercruys third
vlEit TO the city. Former Judge David
T. Marvel introduced John p. Nields
as the presiding Ofilcer Of the evening
Mt. Nlelds gave the good news of the
nations and Of Delaware's splendid re-
sponse to the Liberty Loan drive.
Miss Silvercruys told Of the bravery
and bold stand made by little Belgium,
saying, What are you Americans going
10 do9"
Though she was only i6 years OF age,
she applied for a position as a nurse
Being turned down on account Of her
youth, she proved her willingness and
worth b. doing the most humble Of
Kitchen work, pairing potatoes and
onions, and tlnally was assigned 10
Ward No. 2 OF the Palace OF Justice
Hospital, where she nursed both Ger
mans and Belgians.
She called the Germans the barbar-
ians OF the twentieth century, but she
was willing 10 do what she could TO
alleviate their suffering She told Of
how they requested" enormous sums
OF tribute money. Not like your gov
ernment," she said (which asks you TO
lend it money to be paid back later
with interest. II the Germans take
your money you VIII never see it af-
forwards"
A keen sense of humor relieved the
tragic side a BIZ, and Miss SilNercruys
told a little story about the Kaiser.
which she says may not be true
The little lady ended her talk with a
little picture that took away all bitter
ness and inspired everyone to the great
task, undertaken in Christian brother
hood. Some children. she said were
saying "Our Fsher" before a wooden
cross. When they came to "give us
this day" they said, our American
bread and when they came TO for
give US our trespasses-"they faltered.
King Albert, who was standing near.
heard them and ended the prayer with
fervor-"as we forgive those who tres
pass against US"
Evening journal., 1918-05-06
At THE QUEEN.

The picture-loying public Of this
city will have an opportunity 10 see
Theda Bara in a role for which she is
famous, when she returns to the screen
Of the Queen today, Tuesday and We'd
nesday in her newest William Fox su-
per production, The Forbidden Path ."
Miss Bara forsakes the costumed pro
auctions which she has been wearing
ana returns to a story OF contemporary
ilio and conditions. Miss Bara takes
the part Of Mary Lynde. who first sees
a glmmer Of hope come into her be-
draggied life, when an artist asks her
TO pose as model for a painting Of the
Madonna. At his studio she meets Rob
ert Sinclair, a wealthy man about town
who Immediately sees new fields of
conquest In the pretty girl.