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The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-27
Hail and Farewell
FAREWELL. TO THE OLD


Old Year, thy life is well-nigh spent,
Thy feet are tottering and slow,
Thy hoary head with age is bent,
The time is here for thee to go;
Already in the frozen snow
A lonely grave is made for thee;
The winds are chanting dirges low.
Upon the land and on the sea.
Old Year, thou vert friend to some
To some thou vert of worth untold,
Thy days were blessings, every one,
More precious far than shining gold;.
But unto others, thou foe
Did prove thyself-an enemy,
Relentless as the chains Of woe
AS ruthless as the naddened sea.
Some will rejoice to know thee dead,
Others will mourn thee as friend;
Some will look back on thee with dread,
Others their praises to thee lend:
neither offer praise nor blame,
Old Year, for what you brought to me,
For unto me both joy and pain
Your active hands gave 1avishly.
Thy solemn death-hour draws a-nigh-
And bark! hear thy funeral knen
Slow pealing through the darkened sky
Farewell, Old Year-farewe1l, farewelli
Hail! hail to thee, o virgin year!
Not yet days length on thy throne
Thou with the merry eyes and clear
And joyous voice Of dulcet tone:
Hail! hail to thee, thou strong of limb;
Our praise is thine, 0 youthful king,
For thou art pure of woe and sin,
Thy young hands yet but blessings bring.
The monarch who is laid away
Within the catacomb of years
Was harsh and ruthless in his day
Seemed less to love our joys than tears:
We look for blessings manifold,
New Year, from thy pure sinless hand,
We trust thy heart will ne'er grow cold
Toward us-and our Native Land.
Bring healing to the hearts now sore
From wounds the cruel Old Year made;
The veil of peacefulness draw Ger
The woes at each heart-threshold laid:
We cannot love tyrant king!
Our hearts refuse to loyal be
To one who takes delight to fling l.
Upon our hearts keen rniseryl
Be kind to us--that we may say,
When comes the time for thee to 60;
20 darling year, we grieve to-day,
Because we all have loved thee SO
Good Housekeeping.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-27

Joseph Matherne, Jr., who was re-
Gently slightly injured at the Texas
& Pacific railroad shop at Marshall,
Texas, where he has been employed
for some time, is mending rapidly at
the con1pany's hospital in that city,
and hopes to be able to resume his
work in short time. The news of
his recovery will be received with
pleasure by his many friends here.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-27

10 the exercise of this right, and as
the money derived from this tax IS
applied to most worthy cause
the public school fund, no man, who
has the best interests OF his country
at heart. should hesitate to make TINS
small payment, which besides glvlng
him a voice in the government OF his
state, adds financial aid to the pubic
schools of his parish.
Remember, the last day for paying
the poll tax for 1919, is next We'd
nesday, December 81. Those who
have not already done SO, should GO
to the courthouse and pay at once.
WHERE is REVENUE TO COME!
The city fathers are in quandary
over the subject of ways and means
of raising revenues to make up the
deficit in the towns finances Whlcf
will result from the closing OF thf
saloons. This one item alone ha
brought about $4,000 per year to tn
municipal treasury. This sum, added
| to the amount collected in taxes ant
other licenses, has been barely SUI
lfcient to meet the current expense:
lof the city government, and Whef
| the limited revenues are reduced a
one clip by the large sum OF s6oo'
a very serious deficit will occur, anf
| this expected deficit is source Q:
ldeep concern to the members OF thf
Icomn1ission council.
4 Additional taxation IS out OF In'
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-27

Let the Chief do your job work.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-12-27

Artistic job printing, that's the
kind we do.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
WOMEN RAISE MONEY
FOR IMPROVEMENTS

The Bellefonte Clvlcs Club met at the
home Of Mrs. Edward Curren yester-
day afternoon. The Richardson Park
Civic Club was the guest Of the after
noon.
A talk and a drill on parliamentary
Law" was given by Mrs. J. Allen Colby
Reports were given by the various
chalrmen.
Mrs. Jennie Eaton, chairman Of the
Red Cross Auxiliary, stated there were
still many garments TO be completed
and also to be made and she urged all
members to come to the meetings held
at her home on Tuesdays.
Mrs. Edward Curren, chairman OF the
civics committee, reported that the club
had purchased cinders and had them
placed on the different paths in Belle
fOnte.
There are ten teams in the clvlcs
club, each composed OF the various
members Of the club, that are working
hard 10 bring all the money they can
into the treasury TO be used for i'm
provements in the community. Mrs. Ed
ward Curren reported that her team
had made sii.5O at a dance recently
held. No reports were made by the
other teams.
The next meeting OF the Civics Club
Will be February at the home OF Mrs.
Albert Beggs.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
CHRISTMAS JOYS
FOR THE BLIND

Cynthia Helpers Branch Of the Inter
national Sunshine Society met last
evening at the home Of Mrs. Ralph Hol-
ley, No. 2i0i Washington street. The
meeting was well attended. Many in
teresting Christmas reports were given,
showing much good cheer had been
taken to the sick and the shut-ins dur
ing the holidays.
It was announced that a delightful
program had been given at the Blind
Shop last Thursday evening by this
branch. Those who were on the pro-
gram were Elmer Vogst Of Baltimore, a
well known yiolinist and pianist; Frank
Huss, a soloist; Edwin Maulden and MIR.
and Mrs. Francis Blaine. William p.
White played a number Of harmOnica
selections and led the inmates Of the
Blind Shop in community singing.
Others also contributed 10 the pro-
gram.
Ice Cream and cake were served.
It was announced that the next meet
ing OF Cynthia Helpers would be Tues
DAY evening, January u, at the home Of
Mrs. II. II. Mccall, Thirty-third and
Washington streets.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
NEW YEARS PARTY.

Miss Elizabeth Biddle, Of Elkton
Md, entertained at a New Years party
at the home Of her brother, w. T. Bid
die, Of No 2O6 N. Broome street. The
company was composed Of girls from
the Urger division Of the dupont com
pany. The evening was delightfully."-
spent in games. music, etc. William
Biddle gave violin solos. Those present
were: Mrs Helen POte, Misses Martha
Davidson, Ella McBriety. Jennie Vein
stein, Helen Weinberg, Sophia ClOthier
Helen Mnker, Amelia Peck, Marie Rus
sci, Clara Biddle, Pearl Blddle, Ann
GrieF. Edith Biddle, DOllle Donnelly,
Ida Royds, Helen Doud, Margaret F.
Norris, Mrs. Jacob NJ. Bddle, of Elkton,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Biddle, Rudolph
Biddle, William T. Biddle. Mr. Nc
Laughlin and Vernon L. Biddle.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
Wide INTEREST IN
COURTS DECISION
Delaware Ruling on Work
or Fight Law May Serve
AS Precedent
STATES SEEK COPIES
OF JUDGES OPINION

That the decision OF the judges OF
the Superior Court sustaining the con-
stitutlonaIity OF the State Council OF
Defense law is Of nationwide import
ance is evidenced by the number Of re-
quests that have been received from the
Councils Of Defense and also attorneys
general Of the various States for a
copy Of the opinion of the court.
The case, an appeal OF Charles T. Nc
Clure from conviction in City Court Of
the work or Fight" law, was argued
In behalf Of the State by Deputy AttOr-
ney General Percy Warren Green, and
In behalf of Mcclure by former Con-
gresham l.. Irving Handy. Mr.. Green
made an exhaustive study OF authsri-
ties bearing on the points raised, and
he argued for the cOnstitutiOnality Of
the law creating the Delaware Council
Of Defense while Mr.. Handy attacked
the constitutionality OF the law. The
case was argued at the previous term
Of court.
Since the argument was made Attor-
ney General Renhardts office has re-
ceived requests from the National COun-
ell Of Defense and from Councils Of De-
fense OF several States for a copy Of
the opinion as soon as the court should
pass upon the question Of constitu-
The opinion, read in behalf Of the
court by Judge Helsel, is expected to
be Of far-reachlng importance as the
Council Of Defense law mas been at
tackled in some Of the States that have
written on for the Delaware Courts
ruling.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
CITY NOW SHY OF
WASHERWOMEN
In Consequence Many New
Home Tragedies Are
Brought to Light
WON'T COME BACK
TO THE WASH BOARD

The washerwoman is as scarce in VIII
mington as pearls in Christiana creek
oyster-beds. The lack OF this valuable
member OF the community is causing
many tragedy-comedies in domestic
life. The flve-cent stores are doing a
tremendous trade in paper table-cloths
and napkins, as many women have
adoped these don't-have-tO-be washed
substitutes for table linen until Clara
or Josephine come back TO the wash
board
Some desperate housewives are go
ing the length and breadth of the col
ored sections Of the city, begging at
each door for some friendly cOl0red
matrOn 10 take pity upon them.
The other night a comfortable, wash
lady looking colored woman, with o
smiling face, got Off a trolley car mid
way to town. Three women on the
car hastily got of also, and hurried up
to ask the colored woman If she took
in washing. She didn't.
On another car, two women sighed
audibly as a gorgeously clad cOlored
woman entered the public chariot. Shs
had brown satin dress, a real seal
coatee, hat that looked like Paris, and
a diamond ring that was unquestion-
ably genuine.
"She used to do our washing" said
the women. But 4 nee she went into
munitions, she dresses better than we
can"
What Is puzzling the housewives is
that although munition work has stop
ped, the washer-ladies show no signs
Of returning to their tubs.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
CHORUS CONCERT
IN Hotel DUPONT
Unusually Large Audience
Hears Old and New Songs
Sung Again
SOLDIERS ALSO
CONDUCT SING

More thar one thousand people were
massed in the lobby OF the Hotel du-
P0nt last night at the largest indoor
! Community Sing ever held in this city.
The number was limited by the inca
pscity Of the lobby 10 contain any
more occupants. Harry Barnhart led
the singers in a two hour concert, con-
tinuing until about 10 o'clock.
The acoustics OF the lobby are much
better than those of the High School
auditorium, and the music was pleasing
and effective. Mr.. Barnhart had words
OF appreciation both for the admirable
quality OF the music and for the large
number present. He said that last
nights sing demonstrated the success
Wilmington could make OF such an af-
fair II IL tried He assured the hun
dreds present they would find the High
School a comfortable and enjoyable
place TO go every Tuesday night, and
urged them TO attend the chorus regu-
larly.
Ernest s. Taite, manager Of the Ho-
tel dupont, followed his cordial invi-
tatlon 10 the Wilmington Community
Chorus 10 visit the hotel last night by
a hospitable reception TO the singers.
Chairs were arranged for the chorus in
the lobby. although the Unexpectedly
large number present made IL lmpOssi-
bic to seat the greater number.
Fred Watson and his plano were 10
Gated in the balcony. The chorus was
delighted with solo numbers sung by
Miss Esther Bancroft, who graciously
responded TO encores. Miss Bancroft
has a clear, sweet voice, and sings ex-
pressively. The chorus was especially
pleased with her singing OF Dear Old
Pal Of Nine"
The chorus proceeded tunefully
through a considerable portion Of It's
repertoire from -agtlme and camp time
10 folk song and classic music. Mr.
Barnhart made use Of persons up in
the balcony to secure echo effects.
During the evening the Community
Chorus held a brief memorial for the
late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt The
chorus sang Nearer My God, To Thee,
Lead Kindly Light" and the "Star
Spangled Banner"
There were many American and sew
eral Allied army and naval officers In
the assemblage.
In the absence OF the chairman OF
the executive committee, John Bird, DR..
Julian Adalr announced that quite a
list OF names had been added urlng the
past week to the Community Chorus
roster.
Announcement was also made on be-
half Of the entertainment committee
that the long-promised doughnuts and
coffee will be provided at the sing at
the High School next Tuesday night. IL
Is intended to pay for these refresh
ments out Of the chorus treasury, not
to charge the individual members.
Before going to the Hotel dupont.
Mr. Barnhart went down TO the Twelfth
Battalion barracks and conducted a sing
for the soldiers. He told the Commun- |
ity Chorus last night that his heart |
was in the sing at the barracks, be- |
cause the boys appealed to his sympa- |
thy very strongly. He said he never |
saw more lonesome, home sick set OF |
boys than they were, with nothing 10 |
do but routine guard duty. They seem
ed to enjoy the barracks sing, said Mr.
Barnhart.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
ITCHING IRRITATION
EASILY CURED

When you suffer with any skin trou-
bic, even though the itching seems un-
bearable do not think that it is neces-
sary to use some disgusting, greasy, oint-
ment Try Hokara, pure and simple
cream, that is guaranteed TO contain
no grease or acids and which is so
cleanly that it does not soil the linen
It's power to instantly relieve any ir-
ritation OF the skin and make it soft,
white and beautiful is almost miracu-
lOus.
Not only do minor skin troubles like
pimples, blackheads, acne, BARRIERS itch.
etc, quickly disappear, but the worst
ulcers or cases Of salt rheum or eczema
are cleansed and healed by this Won
derful skin food.
In oder that any one may try Ho-
kara at small expense, n. B. Danforths
Drug Store is selling a liberal-sized jar,
at 35c, and in addition guarantees to
refund the money IL the treatment does
not do all that is claimed for 1t.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
SUNSHINE QUARTERLY MEETING.

The executive board Of the Delaware
Division Of the International Sunshine
Society met yesterday afternoon at the
home Of the State treasurer. Mrs. VIII
liam NJ. Stevenson, No. 4i9 West Twen-
ty-seeond street. Plans were made to
hold the January quarterly in st. AN
drew's Parish House on January 30. A
special program will be given, and re-
freshments, will be served at that time.
Mrs. George w. Dorsey, Jr.. State pres
ident announced that she had dstrib-
uted at Christmas time many children's
garments which had been sent to he-
for distribution.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new CASTLE
Bethlehem Steel Company
Heads to Gather at Din
ner Thursday
YOUNG PEOPLE WILL
DANCE MONDAY NIGHT
5pecial % The EvenIng journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
NEW CASTLE, Del, Jan. s-Heads oI
departments, members Of the oflce
force and foremen of the Bethlehem
Steel Company will have a dinner at the
Hotel dupont in Wilmington on Thurs
day night. About sixty persons are ex-
pected to attend.
Former Sheriff and Mrs. John E. Tay-
DOR and their two daughters are confined
to their home, all suffering with the
grippe.
Many New Castle residents attended
the Community Sing at the Hotel du-
POnt in Wilmington last night
A dance will be given at Emmanuel
Church parish house on Monday even
ing next. George Madden, who has just
been discharged from the army, will
furnish music.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
STUDIO CLIJB Sine

Mrs. kemery's Studio Club met at the
nome Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dunn,
3O3 West Thirty-thlrd street. last night
The Misses Alice, Grace and Marion
Geiszler sang "The Larboard Watch !"
and "Annie Laurie" Mrs. Rita Krapf
sang selection from Mozart and waltz
song from Romeo and Juliet. Miss Lii
ne Pugh sang Sunshine and RAIN" by
Blumenthal and "Ashes and Roses" by
Wood. Quartets were sung by Stakes
shield, Edward Dunn, Harry Taylor
and John Anderson. The next meeing Of
the club will be held at the studio, No.
tOOS Kirk avenue, on next Monday night
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
Personal Notes of Interest
In the City's Social World

Lettie I. Spence, 1920 B street. Whining
ton. William Scheizir. 5i0 West Front
street, Wilmington; Bessie Wilson, 1880
Claymont street. Wilmington. Anthony
J. Randolph, 907 Monroe street, Viii
mlngton; Catherine NJ. Malvery, tii0
West Fifth street, Wilmington.
By Clerk Of the Peace John L. Wright,
Wilmington-John H. J. Warburton.
Philadelphia; Emma B. VIII, Phlladel-
phia. Nero Whitley, Chester, Pa. ;
Levina Goodman, Chester, Pa.
By Justice of the Peace L. ]. Bro
man, Wilmington-Robert A. Peerpont.
Aurora, ILL.,; Emma V. Williams, York
lyn. Del.
By Francis f. Postles, Smyrna Del.
Hoy Jones, Smyrna, Del: Bertha w.
Jones, widow, Smyrna, Del.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
thin PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain -BitrO-Phosphate "a
Put on Firm, Health Flesh and TO
Increase Strength, VigOr and


nerve IOTtts
Judging from the countless preparations
and treatments which are continually being
advertised for the purpose Of making thin
people feshy developing arms, neck and
bust, and replacing ugly hollOws and angles
by the soft curved lines Of health and
beauty there are evidently thousands of
men and women who keenly feel their ex-
cessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are usually due
to starved nerves. Our bodies need more
phosphate than is contained in modern
foods. Physicians claim there is nothing
that will supply this deficiency so well az
the organic phosphate known among drug
gists as bitrO phosphate which is ineXpen-
sive and is sold by DanfOrth, in Whining
ton and all druggists under a guarantee OF
satisfaction or money back. By feeding the
nerves directly and by supplying the body
cells with the necessary phosphOric food
clements, bitro- phosphate quickly produces
a welcome transformation in the appear
ance; the increase in weight frequently
being astonishing
This increase in weight also carries with
II a general improvement in the health.
Nervousness. sleeplessness and lack Of en-
ergy, which nearly always accompany ex-
cessive thinness soon disappear, dull eyes
become bright, and pale cheeks glow with
the bloom Of perfect health.
CAUTION Although bitro-phosphate is
unsurpassed for relieving nervousness,
sleeplessness and general weakness, it
should not owing to its remarkable flesh
growing properties, be used by anyone who
does not desire to put on flesh.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
INTOXICATED BOYS
BREAK MAUS0LEUM

Three i9-year-old boys and a bottle
of whiskey proved a bad combination
that led to a thoughtless desecration Of
graves in the Methodist Cemetery at
Milton, on Christmas eve. To evade
the rain the boys borke into a mause-
leum in the cemetery, and it then oc-
CURED to the whiskey-befuddle
youths to break open the end Of one
of the caskets Inferred in the manse-
leum. The parents Of the boys paid
for the damage done, and the COM
plant brought against them by the
cemetery authorities was dropped
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
SOLDIERS NOT PAID,
WIRE ON FOR MONEY

Some Of the Wilmington soldiers in
the 3i5th Regiment, Eighty-sevenih di-
vision. who have just returned from
France and are to be demobilzed in a
few days at Camp Dix, wired home on
their arrival at HOboken for money,
their kilograms stating that they had
received no pay for the past two months
and were out Of money. Parents Of
the bOys who sent such appeals for
warded them money Immediately. The
soldiers will get travel pay from Camp
Dix TO their homes.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
APPRECIATE LIBERTY TREMEN.

The Liberty Fire Company has been
presented with $50 by the Town Com
missioners Of Middletown in apprecia-
ton Of the service it gave at the fire
in that town last week.
The Liberty was the only fire COM
pany that responded from this city
and assisted materially in extnguish-
ing the fire, which destroyed the Town
Hall, causing damage to the amount
OF $4,000.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
EVENING COMPANY

Miss Marie Lynch, No. $3.50 Market
street. was given a pleasant SURPRISE
by number Of friends who assembled
at her home on Sunday evening. Piano.
violin and cornet solos We're given by
Joseph Dale, Leroy Quill and Edward ]
sweeney, Of Trenton, n. ]. Others pres
ent We're Misses Matilda Welsh, Rena
Gallagher, Helen Kelley, Frances Gal
iagher, Margaret Cowan, Of Chester; 4;
Margaret Butler and Vincent Clesham.
OF Baltimore; Floyd Mack and Joseph
0'Keefe.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
MISSIONARY WORKFRs MEET

The January meeting Of the Woman's
Missionary Society Of Central Presby-
terian Church was held in the church
parlOr yesterday afternoon. Missionary
work among Negro laborers was dis
cussed. Under Current Events" the
financing Of missions in China was TAX
en- up. Mrs. II. R. Pennock acted as
chairman.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
SCORES ARE KILLED
in BERLIN RIOTS
CONTINUED from page one.)
graph exchanges Monday but that the
employees are still working.
By the unIted Pros.

BY the United Press.
LONDON, Jan. s.-The situation in
Berlin, where civil war developed Mon
day from Spartacans' attempts to seize
the government were clouded today by
conflicting reports received from varl-
Gus sources.
Meagre reports slipping by the Ger
man censOrs indicated that the Sparta
can upheaval is extremely serious and
that Karl Liebknechts followers at
least temporarily control the majority
of the public buildings and perhaps the
governmental machinery.
Although telephone message receiv-
ID in Base yesterday morning declared
the Ebert government Is able 10 cope
with the situation, 1t stated that fight
ing continued. The attack on the chan
cellor's palace Monday afternoon was
said to have been repulsed
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
AIiTn RIIMps MARLEN.

Stepping in front Of an automobile
at Third and Madison streets, late yes
terday afternoon. Samuel Marley, aged
G5 years, Of No. Az Washington street
had his head cut He was treated at
the Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
HALL-DAVIS.

Miss Evelyn V. Hall and J Harold
Davis, both Of this city. were married
Saturday. January Z, at the parsonage
Of Eastlake NJ E Church, by the Rev.
E. c. Sunfeld. The couple were at
tended by Miss Ann A. Grier and Paul
c. GOrdy.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
SUNSHINE MEETING

Pollyanna Branch OF the International
Sunshine Society will meet tomorrow
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Harvey
VI. Draper, No. iiS West Eighteenth
street. A large attendance is desired at
this meeting.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
MARRIAGE LICENsEs ISSUED.

Marriage licenses issued in this city
and State yesterday were as follows:
By Justice Of the Peace Harry B..
Stradley, WilmingtOn-GeOrge Warren,
Jr., t0S East Eighth street, Wilmington
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
ROY DIES OF pNEIMONI,.

Nathan Fliflon, Of No. 406 West SEQ
ond street, died at the Physicians and
Surgeons Hospital yesterday Of pneu-
monia, following an attack of innu-
enza. He was IS years old
Evening journal., 1919-01-08
Is snInIER,s RRInr

Miss Emma V. Williams, Of Yorklyn,
and Corporal Robert A. Pierpont. of
Campo Meade, were married Monday at
Hockessin NJ. E. parsonage by the Rev.
F. J. Cochrane.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08

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Evening journal., 1919-01-08
LIEUT.. BECK our OF SERVICE.

Lieutenant w. L. Beck. who receiv.
ed his discharge from the service. is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.
Beck, near Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1919-01-08

Household goods Will be profltably
sold when advertised In the Want Ads.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-23
JACK fAR MIDDIEs: LowITz.

Best in the U. S. special values
New white dresses, new street
dresses for the Riddles. Children's
new silk dresses.