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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

The marriage of Miss Viola G. Mallard
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas b. Nal
lard, of Dallas. Tex. to Mr. John +. Rea Jr
son of Mr. and Mrs John r. Rea. of 2ll6
North Tber street, will take place on Mon
day morning. June 3. in st. Elzabeths
Catholic Church Twenty-third and Berks
streets, Miss Nellie Rea, the bridegroom's
sister. will attend the bride. nd his brother
Mr. Joseph Rea, will be the best man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

mail it. but nothing doing" 1t was so
important she had to be able to say that
she mailed it herself. Well it's a great
life so you don't weaken.
NANCY WYNNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. G. g. English. 235 Winona
avenue, Germantown, are receiving con-
gratulatons on the birth of daughter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

Miss l!nor Bocnman will entertain the
graduating ClasS of Miss Trwin's School ut II
picnic luncheon on Saturday at her home in
Icukntowu. Miss Jean DE Rcusse is prcsi-
dent of the class.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

Among those who will entertain at dinner
at the Philadelphia Cricket club this eve
ming before the Memorial Day dance are
Mr.. and Mrs. ". II. Mattson, Mr.. w. II.
llurlhurt. Mr.. William Reuss and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. j. Schoettle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Abrams, of fl3 North
Eighteenth street, will leave on June 20 to
spend the summer at the New. Blackstone
Hotel, Atlantic City
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

Mrs. Rae Dalsmcr, of the Maidstone, will
spend the Weekend al Atlantic city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30
Photo by Goldenslky

entertain Mrs. Kenneth Howie during the
Devon war-relief horse show next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

TJNHE speaker at the Independence Square
l. Auxiliary of the American Fed Cross
next Monday afternoon will be the charm
ing Countess de Bryas who is staying in
this city. Next week she will leave on
trip through the West, where she will tell
about her work with the refugees of the
war zone. IT will be on this subject that
she will speak to the workers at COS Chest
nut street on Monday afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. i. S. Lowering Wharton of
old York road. have opened their summer
home in jamestown for the season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

ISN'T it a pretty idea that MarGaretta
Myers, who is to be married this after
noon to Harry Wharton, is going to wear
the lovely old lace veil which her great
grandmother, Margarctta Sergeant, wore at
her wedding almost hundred years ago?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

Miss Josephine Dodge and her grand
mother, Mrs. Kern. of Gcrmantown. left on
Tuesday for Jamestown. Il. T.. where they
will open their suulmcr home. Miss Dodge
Will return to Germantown in about two
weeks and will 20 back to jamestown later
with her mother Mrs. James Mapes Dodge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30
Social Activities

Mrs. Arthur Hood. of 2i3 West Riterhouse
street Gcrmantown. will entertain at bridge
tomorrow afternoon in honor of Miss SOphy
BiSpham, whose marriage to Mr.. Charles
Robert Weiss of Maplcwood avenue, Ger
mantown. will take place on June s. On
Monday evening Miss Bispham and Mr..
Weiss will he the guests of honor at n dinner
to be given by Mr.. and Mrs Joseph II.
Roberts, of G6iS Lincoln Drive. Germantown.
The guests will include Mrs. ]. Ross Pilirg,
Lieutenant and Mrs. Edward W. Clark, 3d.
Mr.. and Mrs David English Dallan, lr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sparta Fritz Mr.. and Mrs.
Howell Pratt. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harring-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Hood. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cos. Raincar. Miss Edith Reilly, Mrs. Fred
crick w. Pcnnoycr, Mr.. James Monroe and
Mr. Garfield Scott. Miss Bspham, who is
staying with Mrs. Charles Il. Weiss this
week. will be the guest next week of her
cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mccrea Wire-
man, in town.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

An entertainment was given as a surprise
to Miss Rebecca Hornstine at her home $40
Spruce street. in celebration of her birthday
on Sunday, May rs. An unusual musical
program followed, in which Mr.. Sascha
Jacobinoff volinist; Mr.. lsadore Freed,
pianist; Mr.. NJ. Ieitzew, violinist. and Miss
Hornstne, who is vocalist. participated.
Mary Masse Among the guests were Mr..
A. J. Colen, of Washington, u, C.; Mr.. Irving
Sclan, of Vineland, n j.; Mr.. David Blank.
Mr. Leon Wolfe. Mr.. NJ. Marks Mr.. Bernard
Baltzer, of Baltimore Mr.. l. Henfont, Mr..
l. Freed, Mr., NJ. Ieitzew, Mr. Sascha ,Taco-
binoff Mr.. Maurice Sells. Mr.. NJ. Golof, Mr..
j. Singer, Miss Pauline Sells, Miss Bessie
Levine, Miss Marguerite Tieger, Miss Rose
Hornstinc Miss Mollie Greenblatt of Vine-
land, N. j.. and Miss Frances Sclan.
Announcement Is made of the marriage of
Miss Nan Magarvey, of 1904 North Eight
eenth street, and Lieutenant Henry George
Sparks. also of this city, which took place
terian Church of Augusta, Ga. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Joseph Levier.
/, The wedding was followed by a small recep-
tion at the home of Mr.. and Mrs G. Morton
Jones. Lieutenant Sparks is member of the
1OSth Field Artillery.
Mrs William B. Riley. of Wayne. an
nounces the engagement of her daughter, Miss
Margaret Riley, to Lieutenant Henry Dwight
Sanzlef, S15th Infantry. son Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Thomas L. Sanzler. Of st. Davids. Miss Riley
will graduate from yassar College this year.
Mrs Riley has been spending the winter in
New York and has just returned to her home
IN. Wayne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-30

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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10
tlH4|IL

"At last! Now tie all plaini"
seeingly, the color fading from nis
cheeks; then he put both elbows on
the table and covered his face with his
hands.
"You, see, captain" said Sylvester
gently, show very serious the situation
is. Graves has put it bluntly, but what
he says is literally true. If your broth.
er had deliberately planned to hand his
children over to the mercy of that
missing stakeholder he couldn't have
done it more completely"
Slowly the captain raised his head.
His expression was a strange one, agi-
tated and shocked, but with curious
look of relief, almost Of triumph.
"At last! he said solemnly. eat
last! Now it's all plainv'
"All?" repeated Sylvester. 'You
mean
Il mean everything, all that's been
puzzlin' me and troublin' my head
since the very beginnin'. All of It!
!. 800 A-EpoW Whyl ss~e1s 81 5 5ey Bic.
Bier
Kuhn spoke quickly.
Captain" he said, "I believe you
know who the owner Of that 100 shares
is. Do your
Captain Elisha gravely nodded.
"Yes," he answered, II know him."
"Who is it?"
The question was blurted out. The
captain looked at the three excited
faces. He hesitated md then, taking
the stub Of pencil from his pocket,
drew toward him a memorandum pad
lying on the table and wrote line
upon the unpermost sheet Tearing of
the page. he tossed it to Sylvester.
"That'S the name" he said.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10
CHAPTER XIV.
"What Can IL Meant"

T%WO more hours passed before The
lawyers and their client rose
from their seats about the long
table Even then the consultation was
not at an end. Sylvester and the cap.
tain lunched together at the Central
club and sat in the smoking room uh.
til after 4, talking earnestly. When
they parted the attorney was grave
and troubled.
"All right, Captain Warren" he said;
"Pll do it. And you may be right. I
certainly hope you are. But must
confess I don't look forward to my
task with pleasure. I think I've got
the toughest end"
9TH be rough-there's no doubt about
that-rough for all hands, l guess. And
l hope you understand, Mr.. Sylvester,
that there amt many men Id trust to
do what / ask you to. / appreciate
your dom it more'n can tell you. Be
as-as gentle as you can, won't you?"
II will. You can depend upon that"
II do. And sha'n't forget it. Good.
by till the next time"
They shook hands. Captain Elisha
returned to the boarding house, where
he found letter awaiting him. 1t was
from Caroline, telling him of her en-.
gagement to Malcolm Dunn. She wrote
that, while not recognizing his right to
interfere in any way, she felt that per,
haps he should know of her action. He
did not go down to supper ana when
Pearson came to inquire the reason ex-
cused himself, pleading late luncheon
and no appetite. He guessed he would
turn in early, so he said. 1t was poor
guess.
Next morning he went uptown. Ed.
wards, opening the door of the War.
rem apartment was surprised to find
who had rung the bell.
"Mornin', Commodore" hailed th,
captain, as casually as If he were mere
ly returning from stroll. Els Mis-.
Caroline aboard ship?"
"Why--why, don't know, sir. II
see."
"That's all right. She's aboard OF you
wouldn't have to see. You and me
sailed together quite spell, so know
your little habits. I'll wait in the III
brary, commodore. Tell her there's III
particular hurry"
lTo RD CoNTINEEDJ
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10

"HeyP captain ELISHA leaned IOr-
ward. "Say that againp he COM
manded sharply.
Sylvester repeated his statement.
HE got the concession by paying $780,
600 to the government Of Brazil" he
continued. ITO raise the $4,000 he
formed stock company of $50 shares
at 500 each. One hundred of these
shares were in his own name. Fifty
were in the name Of one Thomas A..
Craven clerk at that time in his
office. Craven was only dummy,
however. Do you understand what I
mean by dummy"
Il can guess. Sort of wooden i'm
age that moved when Bile pulled the
strings. Yes, yes, understand well
enough. Go ahead; go ahead!"
THAT'S it. The fifty shares were in
Craven's name, but they were trans
ferred in blank and in Mr.. Warren's
safe. Together with his own hundred
they gave him control and a voting
majority. That much we know by
the records"
II see. But this rubber con-con-
| traption want really wuth anything,
was it,"
Worth anything! Captain Warren,
I give you my word that it was worth
more than all the rest Of the invest
ments that your brother made during
his lifetime"
"Now The exclamation was almost
shout.
"Why, yes, decidedly more. Does
that surprise you, captainY'
Captain Elisha was regarding the
lawyer with dazed expression. He
breathed heavily. go on" he COM
manded. "But tell me this fust.
What was the name of this rubber
concern Of Bije's?"
1.-THE Akrae Rubber company"
II see-yes, yes. Akry, hey! Well,
what about it? Tell me the rest"
For the first year or two this COM
pany did nothing. Then in March of
l
the third year the property was re-
leased by Mr.. Warren to persons in
Para, who were to develop and oper-
ate: The terms Of his neM lease were
very advantageous. Royalties were te
be paid on sliding scale, and from
the very first they were large. The
Akrae company paid enormous divi-
dends."
did, hey? want to known
eyes. In fact, for twelve years the
company's royalties averaged $4,000
yearly"
"Whe-e-wv' Captain Elisha whistled.
Fifty thousand a year!' he repeated
slowly. "Bije! Bije!'
Eyes. And three years ago the Akrae
company sold its lease, sold out COM
pletely to the Para people, for $780,
0OO."
"Godfreys mighty! WE'LL" after a
moment, that's what I'd call a mid
dim fair profit on a $4,000 invest
ment-not to mention the dividends"
Captain" Sylvester leaned forward
now. Captain" he repeated, lit is
that sale and the dividends which are
troubling US. told you that the Akrae
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10

intended or hoped to make restftntioa
before he died."
Eyes. KNOWN Bile. can see that.
He was weak, that was his main rou.
BILE. He didn't mean to be crooked, but
his knees want strong enough to keep
him straight when it come to hard
push. But he made his note payable to
company that was already sold out,
SO 1t amt good for nothin'. Now,
Why
Graves struck the table with his open
hand.
"He doesn't understand at allr he
exclaimed impatiently. captain War
rem, listen! That note is made payable
to the Akrae company. Against that
company some unknown stakeholder
has an apparent claim for two-fifths Of
all dividends ever paid and two-fifths
Of the $4,000 received for the sale.
With accrued interest that claim
amounts to over 100000"
"Yes, but
'That note binds Rodgers Warren's
estate to pay that claim-his own per-
sonal estate And that estate is not
worth over $460,O00! If this stockhold-
er should appear and press his claim
your brothers children would be not
only penniless, but $4,000 in debit!
There; I think that is plain enoughw
He leaned back, grimly satisfied with
the effect Of his statement. Captain
Elisha stared straight before him IN.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10
Neclwear In Youthful Effects.

Spring brought In its wake many
bits of dainty neckwear-neckwear
which will bring that air of dash and
youthfulness that proves such an eff
fective weapon to the summer maid.
Straight from La Belle France the col
lar, vestee and cuff combination has
won the heart of feminine America. A
collar, vest and cuffs can be worn with
silk sweater, developed in black and
white; tie set itself may be Of polka
dot handkerchief linen in black and
white. Tiny crocheted buttons trim
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10

company was organized with $50
shares Of stock. Your brother held
100 in his own name and fifty trans
ferred to him by his dummy, Craven.
What ! did not tell you was that there
were another hundred shares, held by
some one, some one who paid $4,000
for them-we know that-and was.
therefore, entitled to two-ffths of ev-
cry dollar earned by the company dur
ing its existence and two-fifths of the
amount received for the sale of the
lease. So far as we can find out this
stakeholder has never received one
cent"
"You don't tell mel"
GraveF broke in impatiently: II think
Captain Warren" he declared, "tbat
YOU probably do not realize what this
means. Besides proving your broth
er dishonest, 1t means that this stock
holder, whoever he may have BEEN
'Hey? What's that? Don't you know
who he was?'
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10
Gamma in Metal.

Wash the cans carefully and scald
with boiling water to make certain
that they are absolutely clean. In the
case of cans, prepare the product the
same as If it were to be packed in
jars. Fill the cans. Solder on the
tops, leaving open the small hole in
the center of the cap,
Boiling (Processing) Filled Cans.
Remove the exhausted cans, tip the
air hole with solder, then process in
boiling water or in a water-seal or
steam-pressure Gamer for the time
specified for the particular product
and for the particular outfit.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10
Happiness.

Happiness of heart and soul can be
willed. It is psychologically true that
the laugh which is at first forced may
later be made genuine. Try it. Try
reading the joke columns of the pa
pers and magazines. Treasure the
good ones and pass them on to friends.
Don't despise play because it is for
laughing purposes only. Hunt such
comedies and tell others of them.
Start every day in good bumor, viii
a smile.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10
Shell of Lobster.

The shell of the lobster is imbued
with a black or blush pigment, Sc
creted by the true skin, which also
gives out the calcareous matter after
each mott so that lime and pigment
are blended together. The pigment be-
comes red in water at the temperature
nf 112 degrees.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10
PROOFS OF GARDEN TOLL.

You can brag about your gar
den all winter If you have your
canned evidence on the dinner
table.
Concentrate products, espe-
cially soup mixtures, so that
each container will hold as
much canned food and as little
water as possible.
Really there is nothing to can
ming fruit and vegetables ex-
cept fresh products, care. clean
Illness, good jars, and sufficient
heat to sterilize products in the
closed jars or cans and insure
safety in keeping them.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10

the vestee, which so ably camouiages
the absence of the blouse. An organdia
fichu collar edged with net can be worn
on tailored suit. Organdie has been
exploited in this way, and narrow
ruffled edge of net makes an effective
finish. The color scheme may be apple
green and white.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-10
Lace Trimming.

Filet lace trimming and hand EN-
broidered are prominent on shoes
white voele end organdis sumsAa
dresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-12
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Captain-Charge! Ribbon Clerk Regiment Gin 'chorusl Just a moment, please. Name ana address ?-Pelican.
 why the elaborate toilet, Judge" asked his wife.
 "There's to be something of func tion in court today. I'm te oficiate at fashionable divorce. Louisville Courier Journal.
 Mike O'Mara has got new dog.
 We asked Mike yesterday if it was hunting dog as it came up to us,' and Mike in a low voice said:
 Don't talk so loud, he thinks he is. is."-Lackawanna Journal.
 You say you've worn this hat for two years"
 "Yes. sir. and it looks all right still. Twice I've had it cleaned and once exchanged it in a restaurant for one that was entirely neNl-BostDn Transcript.
 First Suburbanite-Did you plant garden this year?
 Second Suburbanite-No After last years thrift garden experience I concluded to feed my neighbor's chickens Tn the regular way instead of planting the seed-Judge.
 Whlie-Father, didn't you tell. me the other day that it was wrong to strike anyone smaller than yourself?
 Father-Yes,> Willie, that's what I said
 Willie-Well. wish you'd write and tell my teacher I don't think she knows about it.L7Pearson's. Home from school so, early, Jim my?"
 ssYan Taa acbers ejcIy"
 But none of the other children have come home"
 Nope. Pm the only one to get out, Teacher said I made her sick, so she sent me ome.'-Detroit Free Press.
 T suppose you understand the science of government ?"
 "To be frank" replied Senator Sor- ghum, I'm not as strong on the science of government as I ought to be- I have meant to take it up, but have been tied right down to my studies in the science of how to get reelected. Washing Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-12
TROUBLE OVER WESTERLY WILL
Legal QubbIes Regarding Disposal of Estate of Charles D. Chapman - Fourth Company to Parade in Elks' Flag Day Celebration Summer School For Teachers Funeral of Mrs. Henry E. Fuller.

from Mystic store were recovered by the chief in Westerly.
 Mrs Thomas Perry is chairman for Westerly of the wonen's movement in aid of summer canning for the con servation of food.
 Lloyd R. Crandall has been elected director of the Ashaway National bank in place of George N. Burdick of Westerly. deceased.
 Frank Cyril Higgins, son of Mrs Mary Higgins, of West Broad street, is home on vacation from St, Mary's seminary, Baltimore.
 The proposed game of baseball for the benefit of Alvin Mawson between the Westerly and Stonington High school teams has been cancelled. The new gas main will be laid in Elm street instead of Main Rtreet. This is in anticipation of a permanent road being constructed in Elm street.
 The Federal Felting company of Westerly has received contract from the quartermaster's department of the army for backing felt and overseas caps.
 Several Westerly young men of draft age in deferred classes have secured employment in nearby shipyards in preference to being inducted into the army.
 Contractor Miller of Norwich, who is 1 building a concrete pavement on the l Westerly Stonington highway, expects l to have the work completed early in PSeptember.
 1 Rev. F. Stewart Kinley conducted | the funeral services of Sarah E. Fuller, widow of Henry E. Fuller, at her I L Ir1,r noon. Burial was in Chesterfield Mrs. Desire c. Denison, 75, widow of Albert E. Denison, died Sunday af- ternoon at a private hospital. She | leaves a sister, Mrs. George Kenneth, of Westerly, and brother, Van R. 1 Saunders, of Taunton.
 Some registrants in Westerly are preparing to come to the front and center and get out of the deferred class into classes where they properly belong. They are tired of seeing other fellows taking their places in the draft.
 Miss Irene Celia, formerly of Wash ington street, PaWcatuck and John Kitchen, formerly of Westerly, both now of Boston were married recently i in the Holy Cross cathedral, Boston, by Rev. Father Cronin, according to announcement received in Westerly
 Connie Farrell has arrived and now the opening of the Watch Hill season may proceed. Mr. Farrell has spent many seasons at the hill, where he is exceedingly popular, just as he is in Westerly. He is the fifth past exalted ruler of Westerly lodge of Elks
 in a list of fifteen.
 The following have been appointed a
 committee to arrange for the annual field day of Westerly lodge of Elks:
 Martin H. Spellman, Michael J. Deadly
 A. T. L. Ledwidge, Dr. Michael H
 Scanlon, Joseph L. Lenehan, Andrew
 J. Martin, Peleg B. Briggs, Charles P Blackstone and Thomas Lawless.
 The storage of iron pipes in the
 gutter in West Broad street by the Westerly Light and Power company is
 the source of much complaint to the
 highway commissioners Claim is
 made that it is an imposition to have
 these pipes where they are long before
 the ditch digging begins for the new
 gas mains.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-12
PROGRAMME FOR NoRTHFIELp
 CONFERENCES IS COMPLETED
Fiest to Open June 13-severaI Others
 to Follow.

The programme for the usual sum- mer schools and conferences at .Northield has been completed by Will liam R. Moody, president of the North field Schools and Conferences.
 June IS to 21 there will be a stu- dent r. NJ. c. A. conference. Owing to the war the Eagles Mere confer ence win be merged with this. Dr. John R. Mott, recently returned from France, will preside. Other speakers will include Dr. Robert B. Speer. Dr. Hugh Kerr, Lieut.. Col. Thomas Mott Osborne, Melvin Trotter. G. Sherwood Eddy. Bishop Query of South Caro- lima and Robert P. Wilder. tt
 Other conferences will be as fol- lows: June 25 to July ?, Young Wo- mems Conference; July to IT, sum mer school of Women's Foreign Mis- sionary Societies; July 1T to 25, wo- men's summer school for Home Mis- sions: July 20 to 27, summer school ot Sunday school workers; Aug. 2 to Ii general conference of Christian work era with numerous prominent speak. CTS: Aug. 14 to z1. national conven- ton of the Brotherhood of St. An. 1peE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-12
CONCERT.

The Academy orchestra win be as- sisted In their concert on Friday even ing, June 14th, at Slater Memorial hall by the Girls G7ee club.
 This ciub sings worth while eongs, and sings them well. They always please the audiences before whom they appear. and they have been singing in especially good form this year. Their appearance is certain to give color to the program. Those who were fortu-- nate .in attending the Glee clubs con- cert In May win surely welcome this oppottunity of hearing this club sing once more. .e
 The Academy orchestra has in years past established a reputation for put tts a good concert and the mem-