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The Detroit times., 1916-08-16
THE CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
Horace Chambers Is Shocked To See Paula Checking Hats

"Margie. think was lonelier
thas time than at any other time in
my life" said Paula. In looking
back realize only the good com
mon sense OF Emma and the cour-
age OF Jane kept me sane and nor
NAL.
THE next night at the restaurant
brought me most distressing OK.
perience. After the theateT, big
party came In. The girls were all
dolled up, ~ Emma would say, and
the men were clean-looking young
fellows
1T was Just the kind OF party
had made one Of hundred times
when I was home from school. My
heart sank. for could not help con
trasting my present position with
that held such a short time ago.
"T was so busy with my own
thoughts / paid little attention 10
the men, until voice full of horror
asked in an undertone:
ton, what are you doing here?'
81 looked up and saw Horace
Chambers
Checking hats answered de.
murely
"'But, but he suffered.
Here. Hod. don't delay the
game said Jovial voice nearby.
I know the check girls look like a
million dollars masquerading as 80
cents, but can see Miss Melton
looking rather peevish. so you bet
ter get back to your job
I'll see you tomorrow said
Chambers.
please don't was my hurried
reply Il am all right and you would
only make things uncomfortable fol
me-
THE party started In and I mus
say | was rather unhappy. | was
deathly afraid Horace would tel
my story. especially as | notice'
Miss Melton looked rather scornful
but he 2aid nothing
Emma knew something wa
wrong with me and as soon as sh,
could came around and whispered
Buck mp, kid. I know it's rot
ten to see your kind having the
time Of its young life while you play
the faithful watch dog 10 it's hats
md wraps. But Just remember. kid
It's all In days work I'll bet
N this moment that girl with the
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

Sharks appeared OF the Atlantic
coast resort Ettie Kendall had plan.
ned 10 visit this summer. For that
reason, and because OF subsequent
events OF the summer. Elites moth
er says the girl shan't see the ocean
till she acquires natural protector
10 escort her there
Poor Ettle, who Is To- has never
seen the ocean For a year she
has worked in riggs general store
and saved her money for the covet'
ed trip, she bought bathing suit,
beach hat and water wings. and
took a few tank swimming lessons.
Then came the shark scare on the
bade her going Let me 90 and
wade" pleaded Ettie. "No-sharks,
said the mother. Let me 20 and
sit on the beach" begged the girl
"No--there1l be sharks" insisted
her mother
81, So Ettie went to mountain re-
sort high above the shark level. As
she boarded the train, tugging away
at her straw telescope valise. tennis
racquet and parasol, pink and pout-
ing with excitement. another passen-
ger came 10 her aid II was man.
He wac so kindly that Ettie told
him about the ocean and the sharks,
and he invited her into the observa-
tion car. He had samples OF soap
In his grip and he gave her lot OF
different kinds. AZ Ettie showed
interest In his talk he became more
cordial. insisted that she was hun
cry and took her to lunch In the
diner. Eating In a luxurious diner
with table and an escort all TO
herself made Ettie bubble with
brightness. Perhaps for that rea.
son the man began calling her
"Childie" and coaxing her to stop
over few hours at the next city.
where he had business.
After lunch when the kindly man
went into the smoker the old lady
that sat across the aisle from Ettie
leaned over and whispered, LOOK
out for that fellow. You're too young
and green to be bit by shark" On
that Ettie fed back TO her straw tel
escope and sat by II Till she reached
the mountain resort, high above the
shark level
The second day at the resort, two
young men and girl whom Ettie
had noticed about the hotel, invited
her FOR Joy ride" Mother always
spoke with horror OF Joy rides. but
IA Ettie had never had one she
went with the young people IN the
big motor The JOY ride brought
them TO a roadhouse where the men
ordered cocktails. Cocktail was also
a dreadful word at home. But the
other JOY riders teased Ettie when
she refused. and as II II were great
fun. held her and made her drink
one. Then she drank n second one
After that Ettie felt very happy and
care.free. She didn't mind al all
when one OF the men put his arm
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16
She E{OpeS Win
Another As Hour
OF Wedding NearS

After preparations for q marriage
% ,ae groom OF her parents choice
haI tc"n made and The prospective
groom had come all 'be ,ty to De
tc,, from Lincoln Nob., M. Sarah
Levin upset tho wedding arrange
mcnrs made for Tuesday night by
o,rpir- with Nav WellaDs
JUS, q few hours before the sched.
.ulod ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs Abra
ham evin the bridges parents rg-
e ived q message, telling them that
their daughter was -afa, and re-
qucsting them not a. worry.
"Wa'lans is missing TO end she
liked him best" soid The girls
mother 30 We know sho clopcd.
Wrllaus friend say go too We
are Going 20 forgive hc- when she
comes home"
Morris Grossntan was tho young
man who was left "Naiying ~ the
church" iIo had brought several
friends with him for tie wedding
lilarity.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16
COR0NERS
NEED MORE HELP

Victims Of violent death have in.
creased % rapidly with the growth
in Dgtroits population that more
assistance is needed BY the coro-
.ncrs, declares d.. Jacob Rothacher,
who with Dr. James T. Burgess
and two assistants, handles the
work.
"Wc took care Of 2SS cases during
July" he declared "rha' Is entire
ly too many for our staff to handle
properly. Three 10 Eve hours
work is necessary for many cases.
Property must he taken care Of. ad-
ministrators found, letters written,
insurance papers signed, relatives
found and irquests held
When present provisions were
made TO carry for the county's
casualties they amounted TO much
less, he says.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16
PROPOSES BOOST
FOR CITY LINEMEN

LAnemen in the city's drs and -
lice departments will receive sn ~
crease in pay. II an ordinance tutpo-
duced By Aid. Barnett In the CO.,
mon council, Tuesday night. IN put
into effect. The ordinance providn
that the nnemen receive $5 Q day.
and Is the outcome Of protest
made few weeks ago by .
delegation OF electrical workeyU
against the inequality Of the psy ~
eeived BY the men In the police.
fire and lighting departments
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16
The One That Gers Il.

Mrs Speedup There's black
cat crossing the road right in front
of our car. Do YOU believe it's n
sign OF bad luck for a black cat 10
cross your path?
Mr.. Speedup-Surc. If she doesn't
beat IT In hurry it'll be mighty
bad luck for the cat.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16
A LoverlY Game.

Hicks-I don't see any fun in golf
No thrllls--no excitement
Wicks-I dunno. | spent n most
delightful afternoon at II. Two fel.
lows we're beaned with golf balls
and nearly killed. and the man who
made the drives lost the match on
account of them by one stroke.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16
New Coin Purses

They are made of German
silver, some plain and some
engraved, and are small and
easy to carry.
All have compartments for
dimes and nickels and some have
a place for quarters, too. Each
has short chain with a ring
that slips over the finger 81.
First FIoor-wooav.rdB building
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

New South Wales. according to q
report issued by It's chief secretary,
has contributed total of nearly
$4,000 900 to the various war relief
funds.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

prunes and prism mouth is almost
envyipg you, for she has caught Hod
Chambers looking al you a number
OF times
Miss Melton looked at me with
contempt. To her / was not quite
respectable because | was going out
OF my class and trying TO take her
man from her.
Il could read the motion OF her
lips as she said;
81 think II Is vulgar oallow
that maid 10 wear hand-embroidered
aprons. collars and caps. The French
stun she has on could never be paid
for with her salary
THAT was a new idea 10 me. and
wondered II every woman, who of
course knew the worth OF my poor
little leftover fnery. thought the
same thing OF me-"
Ito Be Continued
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The Detroit times., 1916-08-16
Floor Lamp
Stands, Samples,
Underpriced

They are samples that are
slightly shopped from being
examined by dealers. We
picked them up in several out
of-the way factories in New
York and Chicago and assem-
bled them for an unusual lit
tie sale.
Handsome models OF Circassian
walnut and mahogany finished
birch. rather more artistic than
ordinary stands.
They are priced 25Gs less than
regular selling, So 20 $3.50.
seventh FIoor-Main Building
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

The annual convention and tourn-
ament OF the Connecticut state Fire
mems association Will begin Al
Thompsonville today and continue
over tomorrow.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

lis moth There b n t a E
him h an
nthae ssweerr rwhewh fndh hin n an
Ii q
rot l an him b
q M l.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

The annual carnival At Asbury
Park, ". j.. will be ushered In today
with the coronation of Queen Titania
XVII.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

Wash Skirts-S1.50
That sold for twice as
much a month ago; well cut,
well made, of excellent ma
terial.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

Mr. and Mrs. John G.. Rabsut an i
Mr.. and Mrs. Jon1 Rabcut. Jr are
on trip 10 Montreal and Quebec.
They have spent part Of the summer
nj Alexandria Bay. y Y.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

Miss Mary Powers gave box
party AT the Temple theater. Sstur-
day, in honor of her guests, Miss
Mary Neon. Of Cchoes, n Y. and
Miss Marie Sbshsn. Il Scheme Ct adv,
-
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

Mrs. Frank n Floyd. Of Edison
ave. is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Frank b. Kaltz, q Sault Ste. Marie.
She Is accompanied Icy her younger
daughter. Miss Beatrice Floyd.
The Detroit times., 1916-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. james pand. of
CAss-ave.. returned. Tuesday, from
an extended trip In the east. hav-
ing been gone two morths. They
motorcd through the White AMI
Adirondack mountains and remain.
I'd for, some tine at Lake Cham
plain ON their way home, they
stopped at Rochester N. Y, TO viht
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Present for
three weeks.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
AUTO TOURISTS HELD UP
BY EPIDEMIC QUARANTINE
Nine e-Hundred-Mile Trip Disturbed
by Efforts of Authorities to
Inspect Car.

! After delightful nine-hundredmile
motor trip, a party of local motorists
returned few days ago. having ridden
| through Maryland, Delaware. New Jer-
sey and Pennsylvania.
| In the party were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
G. Stein and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Humphrie. They made the trip in Mr..
| STEMS Maxwell "25' touring car. The
| run covered a period of ten days.
| Their itinerarymoreuadfMand
| ttonal Capital included Baltimore, Will
| mington. Penns Grove, Atlantic City,
thence up the Atlantic coast to tho
highlands, returning via Lakewood to
Atlantic City. From the latter place
they motored to Philadelphia, via the
White Horse pike. following the Lam
| caster pike from the Quaker city to
Lancaster and Harrisburg.
Bad Roads Farther On.
From thence they headed for Gettys-
burg, via Dillsburg. which is reported
to be the best route. After brief visit
at Gettysburg they continued their
journey to Pen Mar. Between Pen Mar
and Gettysburg the roads are reported
to be In bad shape.
The last days run was from Hagers-
town to Braddock Heights. Frederick
and this city. the roads being found ex-
cellent the entire distance. The only
time lost during the entire trip was
for one puncture. No mechanical trou-
bic of any character developed other
wise.
Mir. Stein. in speaking of the trip.
suggests that persons intending to
motor with children in New Jersey
should secure certificates from the local
health department before starting.
They were inconvenienced a number
of times throughout the state by in
spectors of the New Jersey health de-
partment. At Lakewood they were
flag.
Jumps From Behind Tree.
In another instance the members of
the party were scared by an inspector
jumping out from behind a tree. In
each instance the car was inspected
first before anything was said. The
authorities are searching for children
who might be afflicted with infantile
paralysis.
The members of the party suggest
that motorists should enjoy the spin
down the coast from Atlantic City to
Ocean City, where bridge about
mile long is crossed. The toll over the
| bridge is 40 cents. They also enjoyed
the visit to the Presidents summer
homo at Allenhurst, N. j.
Mr.. Stein reports the road from
Penns Grove to Atlantic City. via the
Malaga pike, in excellent shape, with
the exception of the first three miles
out of Penns Grove, which is some
what worn out and rough.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
Make Auto Trip to Atlantic City.

John @. Hodges left Friday morning
at o'clock in his new Hudson Super
Six touring car for Atlantic City, N. J.,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
T. Weaver, where they will remain
until Tuesday with Mrs. Hodges and
daughter, Miss Dorthy Evelyn Hodges.
They motored via Wilmington. Del.
and Penns Grove. N. J. From Atlantic
City the entire party will motor to
Philadelphia via the White Horse pike.
thence to Lancaster. York and Gettys-
burg, Pa. The return trip will be via
Emmittsburg and Frederick to this
city.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
ATTENTION, MOTORISTS!

Autoists intending to motor
through Pennsylvania. New Jer-
sey or New York are advised to
secure certificates for their chill
dren from the local health au-
thorities before starting out on
trip, as it will save considerable
Inconvenience. Motoring parties
are being held up and turned
back in New Jersey, and the
same action might possibly be
taken by the authorities in the
other states in view OF the large
number of cases of infantile pa
ralysis. No charge is made for
these certificates. If the sojourn
Is of any length in any Of these
states it is also advisable to go
to the local health official where
stopping and secure a certificate
before starting for home.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
New Road to Gettysburg.

There 10 to be . new feeder to the
lincoln highway. which passes through
Gettysburg. Pa. on its way across the
continent. in the lower section OF the
Keystone state. according to late re-
ports. This feeder will be invaluable
edly will provide an ideal highway for
Baltimore and tho famous battlefield.
The feeder from Baltimore to Gettys-
burg will be via the Reisterstown
turnpike, to Westminster and thence
to the Pennsylvania state line. The
Reisterstown pike is to be improved
under the state aid plan, Carroll coun-
ty sharing part Of the expense.
Evening star., 1916-08-20

y
.8uIletiiii)
The Star is in receipt Of the
following bulletin from the
Automobile Club Of Maryland
regarding the progress being
made In oilins the roads OF
Maryland:
State truck No. has completed
all work in Caroline county and
is now working in Dorchester
county between fredericksburg and
Hurlock. 1t will continue work
ing west from fredericksburg,
through Dorchester county. and
then go to Somerset and Wicom-
leo counties.
State truck No. 2. which has
been working in Hartford county,
has completed its work there and
moved to Rising Sun. II should
have completed this work at this
point on the 14th and moved to
Still Pond on the 18th. Upon the
completion of this work at Stin
Pond. which will take day or
two, 1t will move to Mardella
Springs to take up work in WI
cornico county. Trucks Nos.
and Will complete all work In
Wicomico, Somerset and Wor-
cester counties within tho next
two or three weeks.
State truck No. 8 is now work.
ing on the York road. Baltimore
county, and upon the completion
of this work south to Towson.
which will REQUIRE several days
longer, 1t will move to the Phtla-
delphia road.
State truck No. 4 ts at Han
cock treating the road at point
about ten miles west Of Hancock
toward that city. 1t should com
plete the work to Hancock this
week and move eastward.
State truck No. ., which has
been working at Hancock. has
been moved to a point near Cum
berland and is treating the road
between Frostburg and Cum
beriand. Upon completing this
work. which will consume this
week. 1t will move west from
Frostburg.
State truck NO. mas Doon de-
layed in arriving at Oakland. but
a telegram just received states
that II should arrive at any min
ute. 1t will treat the state road
running north from Oakland,
also the state aid road running
four miles south of Oakland.
State truck No. will begin
work at Sykesville and work
north through Carroll county
within the next day or two.
State truck No. 8 began work
on the Annapolis boulevard, be-
tween Baltimore and Annapolis.
beginning at the Baltimore end.
on August IT.
Road south from Hunting Creek
bridge. below Alexandria, Va, to
Gum Springs. Va. on route to Ac-
cotink, closed for next six weeks.
Asphalt surface to be applied for
distance Of flve miles. Turn left
after crossing Hunting Creek bridge
for Mount Vernon. joining state
road later on. New highway be-
tween state road and Mount YER
non almost completed. VIII prob
ably be open this week to traffic
Concrete road under construction
through town Of Upper Marlboro,
Md. Turn to right Immediately
after crossing Chesapeake Beach
railroad tracks. following tracks
and turning to left into the town at
the railroad station. Detour mark
ed entire distance.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
Studebaker Deliveries.

Recent purchasers Of Studebaker cars
include Capt A e. Saxton. R. e. Scho-
field and Horace Bailey. six-cylinder
touring cars; United States weather
bureau. delivery car with panel body;
George NJ Oyster, delivery car with ex-
press body, and c. Barber, four-cylinder
touring car.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
Haynes Company Moves.

The Haynes Motor Company. Inc. for
merly at 1113 18th street northwest,
has leased the salesroom at l529-15S1
NJ street northwest. The service station
will be located In the Connecticut Ga
rage, which is located in the rear of the
sa alesroom. The quarters are larger.
with modern facilities for caring for
HAYNES owners in this section
Evening star., 1916-08-20
Jeffrey in New Home.

The Arm of Hurley & Farley. repre-
sentatives in the National Capital and
vicinity for the Jeffery line of motor
cars and trucks, has moved into more
spacious quarters at S29 14th street
northwest. The firm was formerly To-
Gated at 1920 Connecticut avenue north
west.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
Auto Firm Reorganizes.

The woodruff Motor Sales Company,
1888 14th street northwest. has been
reorganized and In the future will be
known as the Woodruff Gather Motor
Company, with headquarters at the
Same address. The members of the
firm are A J. Woodruff and Harry
Gather, the latter just joining the con-
Germ The firm will discontinue the
handling of the Metz line and VIII in
the future represent the Empire and
the McFarlin six" line of motor cars.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
Joins Haynes Owners.

H. Percy Baldwin. q well known mo-
torist of the National Capital has join
ed the ranks Of Haynes owners and
has purchased q athree-passenger clover
leaf Haynes roadster. Delivery was
made few days ago.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
At Wilmington, Del.

Thomas W. Wildman. formerly a dep
uty commissioner of motor vehicles Of
the state of Maryland. who performed
motor cycle duty in the vicinity of
Washington. has been appointed NOM
Der of the secret service staff at the
powder works at Wilmington. Del.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
New Westcott Headouarters,

The E. J. Quinn Motor Car Company.
formerly at 1929 M street northwest,
has removed to 1113 14th street north
west, where Westcott cars will be dis
played in the future.
Evening star., 1916-08-20

A large industry in Christiania, Nor
way. has leased its idle land at a cheap
rate to its employees, who will erect
thereon individual suburban homes Of
their own.
Evening star., 1916-08-20
ROAD BUILDERS NEEDED
IN NEARLY ALL STATES
College and University Graduates
Who Specialize in Highway
Engineering in Demand.

college and university students who
branches Of civil engineering courses
will find unusual opportunities hence
forth of securing early employment
and good pay after winning their de-
grees," said an official of the National
Automobile Chamber of Commerce,
few days ago. There has long been
a decided lack OF trained road eng-
neers, and the demand for them is in
creasing rapidly. Probably no other
branch in engineering offers such sure
reward for time.
Eighteen state highway commits
sions out of twenty-four reporting to
the National Automobile Chamber Of
Commerce in New York city state that
there Is a lack of trained road engi-
neers, and sixteen say that preference
would be given to graduates of col
lege highway engineering courses in
the appointment Of additional road en-
gineerS.
Nearly 1900 engineers arc now en-
ployed by the twenty-four state COM
missions, and In addition about 1000
arc employed as county and city engi-
neers in nineteen of the states.
Salaries OF highway engineers range
from $500 to $1,000 a year. The aver
age is about $500.
Increase in Improvements.
There has been a tremendous in
crease in highway Improvement
throughout the country during recent
years and the demand for good roads
Is growing rapidly. Highway commits
sioners report that they anticipate tho
number of engineers employed by the
state highway departments will be
doubled at least within five years.
enactment of the federal good roads
bill appropriating $75,00o,000 for con-
struction Of public roads during the
next five years. provided tho various
states appropriate an equal amount,
assures the expenditure of S150,000, 900
on main state highways in that period
This will greatly stimulate the build
ing Of minor roads by the states and
counties.
More than $3.50, 900 600 is now spent
annually in the United States for road
construction. repair and maintenance"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-10-25
To Owners of Old Plate.

The value of old plate is seriously
diminished by methods of cleaning at
present in common use. The removal
of the surface by the process known
as 'buffing" not only destroys the
beautiful blue color which alone comes
from age and handcleaning, but in
great measure, also = the maker S
marks and owners initials, which sig
nify its provenance and guarantee its
commercial value. n certain lot of old
family silver in good condition was by
i'll luck given lately to be cleaned. 1t
is now unrecOgniZable, and although
the perfection of shine" the makers
marks of the seventeenth century are
almost undecipherable. Were these
pieces exhibited beside some of the
beautiful old silver now shown at the
museum. the extent Of the havoc
wrought in them would be 4 surprise.
Both for the looks of old plate and out
of regard for its worth in money, own
ars should beware of modern ''buffing.
If silver is badly furnished, one or
two applications of d metal polish used
for brass and copper Will, with little
natience. remove the worst of the tar
nisb. when silver polish should be
used. Camphor placed with silver
when hacked will prevent tarnish.-
Boston Museum of Fine Arts Bulletin.