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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-25

which arc not potH or oapaDie Oh DenS USED as d
beverage"
Those eiImina D. made without harm TO
what the trainers Q. regard as being its essential
provisions and It shou . IN the interest Of suf-
ferng humanity which finds relief from the of GER
tain proprietary medicines which such law would ban
GOOD DOCTRINE FROM NATURALHED AMERICAN.
7 Ohm GovATOs and his brothers, Nicholas and Con-
u stantne have revealed. by their everyday life and
business progress what thorough Amercanzaton
for foreign-born citizen of State John Govatos
full-booded Creek 10 this city twenty-five years
ago. When he left Greece he could not read, write or
speak English In those days the Americanizaton
ment with its night schools and STATS Of teachers was
unknown characterization existed. IL is true. but In
primitive and unorganlzed FORM Govatos learned Eug-
lish by reading American newspapers. It was a long
pull and hard pull but he made IT, He sent TO Greece
for his two little brothers. When they arrived 10 VIII
mngon he put them In the public schools where they
distinguished themselves pupils while their big
brother John. was distinguishing himself agrees
slve and progressive business John Govatos
celebrated in the Hotel dupont evening the twenty
NTH anniversary Of his coming TO Wilmington. His
guests were the newspaper OF this cltyhls school
TEACHERS so 10 speak long ago. There part OF
his address Of welcome which should appeal with pecu-
liar force to loyal Americans at this time. 1t is as
follows:
America beokoned 20 me- received with open
arms; protected fed and clothed and gave 20
the opportunity the bread Of Independence and
enjoy pleasures which are denied 20 millions Of
women and children in other parts Of the world. She
has been as good TO though we're her real
instead Of foster and nothing short of base In
gratitude could lead 10 ignore that fact Speak
ing as Of foreign birth, desire say in this
Of the paramount duties Of the hour is
for all Americans nalivebOrn and fOreignbOn, to stand
political system Of anything and everything that
Of Bolshoysm Anarchsm or any other ism which tends
10 impair destroy the social and political fabric which
Is such cherished heritage Of all Americans.
No native-born American could make better or
more loyal declaration.
We fecliate Mr.. Govetos and his brothers upon the
success they have had in the land Of their adoption.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-25
ovEm.APs The BOUNDS OF COMMON sFysr.

IN
MT : pending in the Delaware Legislature bh
overaus sha intent Of which is good. but which
or more particulars 0N eommon-sense 10 one
preparation contsDpS sn III torbds the sale Of any
sse0nol and not manufactured in per cent Of
Ss, prescribed oy the United states WIN lormu
nsa re are lD hundreds Of good formulas ousas ''o :,
lieve Il Is Intended to forbid the we don't be-
suon preparations OF established medlen auo sale Of
which are NOT CAPABLE OF BEING usEn 1, Ss and
ERAGES Dn 40 BEv-
Left as 1t is the law would not only forbid N. a..
selling such medicines but IT would deprive the peon,,
OF many OF the old standard home remedies up6n ,b,s
they have learned to depend in an emergency and tbn
indict needless hardship.
This can be easily overcome by dropping from line
- and is the phrase manufactured In accordance wit
formulas prescribed by the United States Pharmacopoea
scr By removing from lines 20 and q the words IAN
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-25
WHEN WATER IS SET ATTIRE, ALL OUR FUEL
PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED.

IN HTECAPS dance on choppy waves In the Delaware
Wv river bay and all other large bodies Of water
Breakers roll line Of foam far Up pebbly beach
down at Lewes and Rehoboth.
Step back there You'll get your feet sopplng wet
Boats tack about far out the expense; in season,
/ bathers splash about nshore.
Interesting scenery2 W
Plenty Of water2
See anything morel
Nothing but the home Of the nsh2
! Bllndi
out there is one of the greatest uniamed forces
| tufe.
It's potentalltles and possibilities are llmitless.
There are billions In ungathered treasure In those Wild
Theso are no new truths Man has dlmly realized them
for ages.
Man has tried to harness the tide to run his mills and
warm his houses.
Man has analysed water. II is 'H2o."
What's that2
one part hydrogen two part oxygen.
Hydrogen.
powerful lnIamable. dangerous, explosive gasl
Gas that will burnt
Tanned It would every engine light every street and
warm every home and cook every meal In the world
What would that meant
No more light and fuel problems or costsI
Richer world
Where's the Tamer3
Not yet here
Is he coming2
There are no more lmpossibilities
The thing that couldn't be is done In these days
Watch for the man who win set the river aArer
Open your eyesi .
Imagine thingsi
It's good for the bonebound brain in Delaware and all
the other States in the Union
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-25
GEMS OF THOUGHT

The pessmist Is man who never turns over new
leaf for fear he win find wlthered on the other sde
:-.-+.
~ Mnat your employer thinks Of YOU what the world
thinS oi YOU ls not so important what you
lively I,,, so9rsefothers with you but compare
self dav ana snr9ush life. You have 10 live with your
you canno night through your whole existence and
even 70 a 70 6ogd to tie that divine thing In you
ITO To SEQ opportunity ana
II you thinking rom ., rubbish and useless jIInber
deserts and nobility are not appreciated sso ABOUT
S y lspSs; your nose win ~ o'r :. nisn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-25
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Dollar Day
500
MARKET ST.

Wednesday, February &c is Dollar Day in our
store We will put on tables and counters limited
lots of goods that ladies wear at reduced prices.
This store has been so long amongst you its reputa-
ton for goods of quality and worthiuess is well
known II is Just such goods that will be sale We'd
neSday at reduced price.
There's some Wolfe Waists that were marked
$1.00, sizes Sc, 38, 40, 2 for $780,
Muslin Drawers with embroidery edge, regular
price 75c per pair we will sell pairs for $1.00.
Children's Hose, black only, fine ribbed, sizes
5 to z, at pairs for $780,
Envelope chemise, with trimming of dainty
laces and embroidery; well made, of course 81.
Cotton Hose, for women These hose have
seam in the back seamless feet seconds of what you
usually pay 75c for in firsts Wednesday, pairs 81.
Members in Ladies' Vests for $1.00.
Satin CamiSoleS wide lace tops and satin RIB
bon shoulder straps; were S1.25 Wednesday, $1.00.
If you are thinking of a silk petticoat, how does
this offer strike your Changeabe taffeta silk petit
coats our S5.95 style we'll take dollar off the reg
ular price on Wednesday, making them $4.95.
Nearly forget to tell you about lot of Wolfe
Waists that will be marked from S1.50 and $500, to
their Wednesday price, $1.00
And about some chamoisette gloves, in grey and
black only you should buy seasons supply of these
gloves pairs 100.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Asks Corrections In
Story Of Divorce;
Saws Piece Is Wrong

Following a story in The Bee, tell
ing how Zachariah Billingsley, ne
gro, 80 years old, was made defend
ant in a suit for divorce by his
wife, before District Judge Day, a
letter was received, unsigned, ask
ing that corrections be made.
The letter is printed verbatim, in
order to assure correct correc-
TONS" 1t reads:
"Mr. Billengsly would like to have
it changed and known to the read
ers of The Bee, that the peice con-
corning his divorce case was partly
put in the paper wrong. He would
like for it to be known that his wife
is white woman. The Bee ex-
presses that his youngest son was
10 years old. And it also said that
a girl of twelve and twin boys OF
IA were present in court. Now l
would like to say that this was
wrong.
1.-THE fact is that there were no
twin boys in court. The only child
he had present in court was | boy
of IA years old Russell Billingsly
The other boy who was spoke OF
as being exceptionally good looking
at the age of IL and the girl of 10
are not mine. And l would also
like it to be known that if they were
mine would not want no law to
make me care for them if ! were
able"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
He Has Coat, Goggles
And Gauntlets; and All
He Needs Is Automobile

Friends of A. R. Stone, manager
of the Blackstone garages, are be-
moaning Stones reported hard luck
in securing an automobile for pri-
vate use, and are telling about town
a story that Stone emphatically de-
mics.
Stone, so the story goes, needed
car. That was five years ago. He
told his friends he had ordered a
Packard, but the factory was biz
slow in filling his order. Since that
time, Stone has become the owner
l-of an autoist's leather coat, goggles
and a pair of gauntlets, but the car
hasn't been delivered.
A neighbor loaned the use of a
1911 model Velie sometime ago, un-
til Stones car would be delivered, so
the story goes, and since that time
the Velie's wheels are said to have
become flattened from overuse.
Stone says he's never told any of
his friends he had ordered Pack
ard and claims the Velie is his and
is as good as new. He admits that
the leather coat, goggles and gaunt-
lets are fine investment.
Carl Zich, night foreman at the
Blackstone No. 2, says Stones bus
makes a good town car except for
the fact that it makes too much
noise.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Force Of Habit, John,
Just Force Of Habit,
But Be More Careful

John Barta, though not an Irish
man, is big, husky and alert. He
is a policeman.
He is walking beat in the north
part Of the city, hence the noticed
peacefulness whereabouts. He re-
members the time he sleuthed for
criminals not so long ago when he
was working on the detective force.
His last month in that department
was replete with captures of fugi-
hives from justice through circulars
sent broadcast throughout the coun-
try.
Sleuthful john "repatriated" eight
Of such criminals in one month by
working from breakfast to break
fast nearly every day on certain
Eases.
He became so used to reporting
to the chief of detectives: Il got an
other one today" that t'other nigh
when he intended to report on thu
hour his alleged presence on thu
beat, he yelled by mistake over tn.
phone; ! got another one today.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Candidate for Job
AS Meanest Man on
Earth Denies |

Walking beat, executing Squads.
right" and playing pinochle are not
the only attainments of Police Ser
geant Wheeler. 1t was not known
until 't'other day that the erstwhile
"leatherneck' could sing-er,er-
MARBLE some of the fastest hymns,
as he stated.
The station halls were crowded
with idle patrolmen anxiously wait
ing to report for duty when gusto
voice, vocalizing something between
Annie Laurie" and wait Till the
Cows Come Home" broke out.
Not one of the stricken police
begged the sergeant's exuberance
and the latter kept on singing. And
he was heard, for the entire gang of
law stood at attention until the war
bling stopped. 1t took but a little
while for Caruso Wheeler to explain
that he learned what he thought he
was singing over in France one
night while the kaiser was counting
his men.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Do You Recall Pat Grove?
He Is Now In Washington
Going Straight and Marrow
Decided to Reform Year Ago-Gave Omaha Noto-
riety by Cudahy Kidnaping-Was Born in Iowa
District That Gave to World Lillian Russell,
Buffalo Bill" and BILLY" Sunday

in Omaha. Other natives OF the
county are Billy" Sunday, Lillian
Russell, Mel Trotter, and the late
Col. w. F. Cody, Buffalo Bill
The famous Pat attended -Creigh-
ton university here for q brief term.
He did not take kindly to school
room education. When the pack
ing house was being started at
South Omaha he obtained work as
youth, being employed at the Cud-
ahy plant, and later at the Swift
plant.
For frye years after the daring alb
duction of Eddie Cudahay, Grove
evaded arrest although the notices
of rewards and pictures of him had
been sent to every city in the world.
He surrendered at Butte. Mont,
FIVE years after the kidnapping.
Omaha, of course. did not relish
the notoriety which followed
Groves kidnapping exploit, but there
are some old friends here who hope
he has sincerely hit the trail that
will lead him to responsibility.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Bouquet of Live Human Interest Stories About People
Eligible Omaha Bachelors

Don Juan and Romeo had moth
ing on Charles F. Mclaughlin in
the way Of being favorites with the
fair sex.
"Oh, he's wonderfulp'
~ think he's the finest fellow l
know!"
And. oh, girls, did you see him in
his uniform?"
These are expressions you hear
every day. "Chick" certainly is
favorite with the Chickens"
He's also strong" with the
weaker. vainer sex. eve refer to
you, menu At the .U-U-U-n-i, Yer
Ver-Ver-si-ti, N-E-Bras-ki, Oh, my.
but he was favorite. Belonged to
the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and
was elected to the "Innocents," the
latter consisting of the IS most rep
rcsentative men in the junior class
each year.
Sure We Can.
7 (Weli, men, we can't all be such
fayorites, but we can be kind-hearted
and help others and do kind deeds
every day, can't weO
Charlie was born and brought up
in Lincoln, Neb. But he rose above
this handicap in life's race and to-
day is a member of the Omaha law
firm Of Mclaughlin, Nicely & More
house, is United States commission
er here and has other honors.
The date of his birth, girls, is June
10. 1886.
He was right tackle on the Lincoln
High school foot ball team at one
time.
After he graduated from the
state university he left the village
and went to the country's metropo-
lis, New York City, b'gosh, and en-
tered Columbia university. where, in
1910, he graduated from the law
school.
Then he came back to Omaha and,
with his old pal, and fraternity
, brother, Robert D. Nicely, began the
practice of law.
Kept Him Moving.
He went to the second officers
training school at Fort Smelling
and was commissioned a captain of
artillery. From there he was sem
to the school of fire at Fort Sill
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

How many remember Pat Grove?
Many young men and women liv-
ing'in Omaha to day chung to their
mothers apron strings nearly 20
years ago when the name of the
master kidnaper was mentioned.
Pat is 50 years old, resides in the
national capital and it is being said
of him that he is going straight"
and has won the confidence of a
prominent Washington business
man who has given the former
Omahan position of trust.
This man who brought the name
of Cudahay into unusual prominence
in 1900, has been going up and down
the world since the Omaha kidnap-
ing thrilled the nation. About 10
years ago, according to his own
words, he resolved to reform. He
admits that he found it difficult TO
resistthe old impulse to 60 out and
make easy money, but he now AYERS
that he never enjoyed real peace of
mind until he found himself steer
ing straight ahead toward the goal
he had set.
First Step to Reform.
Nearly year ago he was in New
York City, where he met Edward
H. Smith, newspaper acquaint-
ance of other days. To Smith he
confded a ambition to be a con-
structive force, and said that he was
at that time taking an interest in
prison reform work.
Crow is wondering now whether
he will be able to come back" at
the age of 50; whether he will be
able to make the grade. He has
commanding physical appearance
and is endowed with clean mind,
although 'his early-day efforts were
directed in their quest of easy
money.
He finds consolation in the
thought that some men who have
achieved substantial results started
late in life.
Had Famous Contemporaries
Pat Grove was born in Scott
county, Iowa, in 1869. This county
was the native land of Farmer"
Burns, famous wrestler, who is now
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Something More to
: Blame Onto the
Poor Telephone Girl

One stormy night such as is suit.
able only to foment Ill game of
african golf in some good sports
rendezvous, Jerry" LaViolette,
young fighter for what is right
legally in this state, slipped on his
other collar and tie in hopes that
the girl of his dreams" would at
tend the "theatah" with him.
He was so sure she would accept
his gracious invitation right off the
bat that when someone else by mis-
take answered Jerry's persistent call.
he said: "Of course you'll go to
the theatah with me tonight, won't
you-?"
Man, oh man, doan yoah all go
a-Airtin' with me-" feminine Afro
American voice replied. "Ah is a
mahied woman, all is"
After wiping the perspiration
from his brow, Jerry" took more
earnest efforts to call the right
party"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Guilty! How Much
Money Have You?" Says
Kangaroo Court Judge.

Riot prisoners in the county Jail
are finding ways to relieve the te-
dunn of their incarceration. One of
these is the kangaroo court" which
has been organized.
There is. Judge" 'bailiff,"
Jury" and attorneys for prosecution
and defense. Every new prisoner
brought in is hailed before the
court" and tried.
There are many charges. One
poor "vag' was accused of "elop7
ing" with a woman of national
prominence. Many have been tried
for lynching the negro.
Long winded arguments are some
times made by the attorneys" and
the "judge,"a~in his prison garb, lis
tens solennly except when the ar
gument becomes too long, and he
adjures the orator to shake a
tongue" or "cut 'er short"
The Jury retires to the Jury
room" in one corner of the large
cell and then returns with the inva-
riable verdict of "guilty."
"The prisoner at the barr having
been duly found guilty by jury OF
his peers, the sentence Of the court
will now be put on him." announces
the Judge. elias the prisoner any
thing to say?"
Usually the prisoner has nothing
TO saw. Sometimes he does not en-
ter into the spirit OF the trial and
"cusses" the Judge" and Jury"
"How much money have your" is
the next question. :,
This fact having been ascertained,
the sentence is that the prisoner
shall produce the money and then
a messenger is sent out to buy Gig
arets and tobacco with it.
Prisoners who haven't any money
are sentenced to clean the cuspidors
and to do other work.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
Mr.. Leffingwell Descants
on Present Value of Time
Henry Goes to the Mat With the Missus on Vital
Subject and Gets the Worst of 1t-He Finds
Clocks Clock for All of That.

down in the basement" meekly re-
Piled Mrs. Leffingwell, by the way
of curtain-raiser.
Leffingwelrs choler was aroused.
He was petulant. He imagined that
Mrs. Lefingham was not taking him
seriously. He changed the sugar
ever to the other hand. The words
he would use became jumbled and
were mingled like an arabesque in
his mind. What he needed most was
pulmotor.
"What was trying to explain was
! that the value of time is the lesson
that must be learned in this house."
he managed to say. 1--WE do not use
our time to the best advantage, or
else we would not have been hoard
ing sugar. This idle sugar in that
pantry has been an economic waste,
I because the value of anything is in
its use. We might have a carload
of sugar in the basement, but OF
what value would it be to US If we
did not use it,"
Take your time, pa, take your
time" shouted Willie, who was read
ing The Bees new educational
help" stories for boys and girls.
Such an Imagination.
Henry, you are throwing out too
much ballast" replied Mrs. Letting
we'll. "You are just imagining vain
things. You just imagined that you
found the sugar. knew it was
there and | was saving it to make
cake for your birthday. And as for
conserving time, Henry Leffingwell.
my advice is that you get out your
little primer and learn all over
again"
Lefingwell, crestfallen, surrep-
titiously replaced the sugar in the
cache from where he had taken it.
He pussy-footed over to the family
circle.
what time is it by your watch
and chain?" Willie pertly inquired.
did you turn the clock back an
hour today" asked Lefhngwell, as
he edged over to the woman who
took him for general results when
man once asked her, Do you take
this mani"
Mary went quietly to the piano
and played, "Be kind to the loved
ones at home" whereupon the Left.
| ;nowefls were heard in song.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
THIS GOT BY"

Members of the advertising de-
partment Of The Bee are continually
offering something good for The
Bundle Bee" We have repeatedly
turned them down because their of
ferings are seldom up to our lofty
standard of wit and humor.
However, here is one which was
told to US last week and we present
it to our readers just as a sample
of the low-grade humor which these
people try to get into The Bundle
Bee.
1t seems one of the ad-hounds
went into a restaurant (Welch's
prob'ly). and ordered an oyster
stew. Finding but two oysters in
the stew, he called the manager and
said:
Say. do you own horse?"
"No," said the manager. "Why
do you ask"
We'll, Jessie James had horse
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

(Gothenburg independently
About two years ago we re-
ported the marriage OF Mr.. Eu-'
gene Farr of Newport, Neb.,
and Miss Vesta Foxworthy of
Lincoln. daughter of S. G. Fox
worthy, now manager of the
Western Newspaper Union at
Omaha. At that time we sprung
an intended joke by play on the
name Farr. Instead of offend
ing the bride, who is our good
friend, she was tickled nearly to
death. because she is one of
those dear souls who can ap-
preciate a joke, and instantly
sees funny side to anything.
This week we received from
Mr.. and Mrs. Farr handsome
birth announcement, telling of
the arrival of Virginia Louise
Farr, full eight pounds. In one
corner of the announcement
card, surely done with the
proud mothers hand, was writ
ten: $50" Farr.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26

and from there to Camp Lewis,
Washington.
Thence he was ordered overseas.
Well, sir, when the Germans heard
this they began to talk about an
armistice, and just as Captain Nc
Laughlin got up to the battle front
Hindenburg, the clown prince and
the kizzer decided there was moth
ing for them to do but sign. Don
nerwetter, allies ist lost" linden
burg is reported to have said.
In due time thereafter many flut-
tering hearts in Omaha were glad
dened by the appearance of Chicks"
manly form in the streets, homes
and bathrooms of our city.
Chick" belongs to the University
club, Athletic club, County. club,
Barristers' club, Knights of Column
bus and Chamber of Commerce.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-26
SbpamEbll$! aA&edRn1z;Ezin9s

determined the genuine interest
displayed in the home furnish
ings. Every room had a distinct
feature outlined in the deep
ivory tone which is most attrac-
tive against the soft colorings
of the walls and hangings. Mrs.
Cummins is in herself a Judge of
the appropriateness of combina-
tions, which is essential in artis-
tic results. The color scheme of
the table decorations throughout
the rooms was pink; the pink
rose, and when we analyze the
full meaning of pink" we have
the acme of perfection. Against
this profusion of pink the bride
elect wore a radiant look as she
seated herself in the bridal chair.
Her gown was of yellow char
meuse of uncompromising sim
pficity.