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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-25
HOG ISLAND SALE DELAYED
No Delivery Until February I Be.
cause Of Construction Program

The Hog Island shipyard will not
pass out of the hands Of the government
before February 1. 1921, it has been
definitely announced by the shipping
board.
The present construction program Of
the American International Shipbuild-
ing Corporation caunot De completed
for at least five months. and the gov
crnmeut would be unable to give pos
session OF the yard even IL the proposal
to sell the plant clicits satisfactory
offer.
The tentative plan Of the shipping
board to call for bids September II.
with the idea of turning over tho yard
to private owner about October |
has been changed. The time for re-
ceiving bids. 1t was said today. will bc
extended to October 30 and possession
of the yard guaranteed on February |
1921. The advertisements Of the boarl
calling for sealed proposals for the yard.
to be published shortly. will carry these
new dates, Admiral Benson announced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-25

to distribute the children formerly at
tending there among other nearby
schools.
A far more serious problem than
finding school quarters for the children
who formerly filled thirty. seven good
sized classrooms, Is the problem Of find
ing teachers for them. Some time ago
a plan was devised to pay an extra
dollar a day to all teachers who would
volunteer to spend an extra hour In
teaching two part time sessions. This
program, however. resulted. school au.
thorities say. in decline In the health
OF the teachers, who were worn out
under the added strain.
II has been suggested many times
recently that during the general teacher
shortage With, which the schools may
be faced this fall, many teachers might
be released for duty il the curriculum
Of the children In the beginner grades
was just halved and made similar to
the courses in many. first class subur
ban schools. Scientific investigation
has shown recently that many of the
smaller boys and girls are losing in
health by being boxed up for a full
days session In the lower grades.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-25

1S0, located in the Nineteenth ward,
has made arrangements to provide
blanks for Victory Medals for all ex-
service men In that ward, whether MEM
bcrs of the post or not. Ex service
men wishing medals are requested to
appear with discharge. or II the dis
charge has been lost. with duplicate or
certified copy. This can be presented at
any meeting Of the post, these being
held the first and third Thursdays of
each month Mt 205 North Second street.
This post intends on the evening OF
Armistice Day TO unvcil large photo
graph of Henry l.. Schmidt, after
whom the post has been named. This
announcement was made by Arthur L.
Wonhart, the post adjutant
Having had IL season OF successful
dances. entertainments and moonlight
excursions. Furman- Bennickcr Post.
No. 1888. is now making preparations to
purchase it's own home. The tenn
porary quarters are at present located
at the Twelfth district police station.
Meetings are held the first and third
Thursdays Of every month. Visiting
legionaircs are invited to attend the
meetings,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-25
QUARTERS NEEDED
FOR KEARNY PUPILS
1900, Who Were Driven Out by
Fire, viii Be Put on
Half Time

Providing classrooms and teachers for
$500 children Of the Kearny Public
School, Sixth street and Fnirmount ave
nue., destroyed by fire. Is a serious prob
lem now facing the Board of Education
Albert W. Dudley, principal Of the
school, has announced that the build.
ing will not be ready for rcoccupancy
for some time. and in the meanwhile
the children must be put on a half time
schedule in the Mifiin Building, Third
and Brown streets. This building had
been occupied as an annex to the North.
ern Liberties School, but It is planned
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-25

Because the customary last-week reductions, that
have helped spread the fame of Van Solver August Sales
and far, more general throughout the
Store With the additional advantages of selection from
thousands of Suites and Pieces numerous, hand
and varied those which made this Great Event
conspicuous for it's immensty and great values from
the beginning
What is more, the wide choice in Odd Suites, Parts
of Suites and Suites in discontinued es n s, as
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01
TOGS FOR CHILDREN
Wash Clothes Have Preference Where
Laundry Question Can Be
Easily Solved.

The experienced mother knows that
she cannot send her child to school in
exactly the same clothes that have
been worn all summer. School days
are too hard on the one hand on the
fine muslinS and organizes and such,
and require on the other hand some
thing a little more dreSS-up than the
rOmpers, ovcralls and play smockS
worn during the hot vacation morn
ings. OF course, the first few weeks
the weather Is still warm enough for
summer clothes, so that n few new
cotton frocks can be added Immediate
w TO the school wardrobe and new
fall things started by the home
sewer.
Whefc the laundry question does not
present an insuperable problem. the
w~eIl-dressed Child wears wash clothes
to school all the year round. There
are being sponsored. however, for all
school wear some new kinds of wash
frocks which lessen laundry work but
at the same time keep the school frock
fresh and clean, something very hard
$1,000
TO accomplish with the dark serge and
plaids. First of all, there Is sateen.
This can be had In dark chintz and
challis patterns and washes beautiful
~. Besides, II is warmer than other
c%Ottons. Even In the plain dark
shades, when OF n fine quality, 1t
makes cunning little frOcks In pima
fore style to be worn over separate
wash guimpes OF dimity, lawn or pom
gee. These guimpes can often he
made from wOrnOut frOcks, which
gives this style Of pinafOre frOck a
very practical aspect. A little wool
embroidery, q bright blanket-stitch
around the edge, home appliqued flow
ers from other cOlOrs Of sateen ana
the little dark school frOck Of navy.
black, brown or dark green becomes
quite gay.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01

lit doesn't look haunted around
hero he said as lie perceived the
tau-ihle joyiality OF The place, "hut
you've GOT to get me out before dark
That was virtually the complete sub
stance OF the Hartley house ghost
the picture of a man leaning on a cane
by Tie edge of the river. Romance
had to be content with it.
one evening in late October, which
had turned chill and brought up q high
wind, Mr.. Sidney produced a new
phenomenon. He had n strange flaSl
of strength. When | wen To his room
after dinner | found him walking about
without help. Ordinarily, if he walked
at all, Jed was his strength.
occasionally | can do it. doctor" he
said. The strength omc | usual
ly pay for it next day, however"
I'D he very careful, them" ! sug
gc>tcd.
"leS, but you do not know how
grateful it is TO feel vigor once in /;
WHILE he said, continuing to wall
forth and back in the room.
! sat down and watched him without
demonstrating. 1t was astonishing I,
sec him so agile and strong but | haC
learned that timid prudence was very
ineffective. l had confessed my inabil.
ity TO understand him.
He did nor seem TO want to continue
life for the purpose of preserving IT,
sensations but for the purpose Of some
accomplishment. His conditions wer,
so pleasant that ii might be reasonable
to desire a prolonging OF them. Evi
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CHAPTER IV--Continued.

Our charming old gentleman could
and the warden led him to the most
accessible parts Of the interesting
place. We saw the rattan-chair works
and tho honor men in the-gardenS. We
also tN n glance at a tier of cell
houses md peepcd into the d|ining-hall
and into the chapel.
The warden would have had US stay
to dinner.
I had to forbid this. It would have
been too much Of a physical strain
upon Mr.. Sidney. ! knew that the lit
tie diversion was interesting him, and
! was glad to have him interested, but
l did not want to tax his strength.
I'm the doctors servant" he said.
''I1l look into the library if you don't
mind. warden, and then We'll obey the
physician"
Warden Williams led as to the H.
'brary, which contained a large col
lection Of books. An elderly convict
was engaged in c%ataloguing some new
'OiuIucS WItCH hdu just DcSh ldhcL
out Of boxes. He was interested and
paid no attention to us.
Mr.. Sidney looked at him for a few
minutes.
what did you say was his crime? y
he asked Of the warden.
That's Dobson,' said Mr.. Williams.
"You must know his story. He is the
mar who killed his brother. You are
living in the DobsOn house."
/ looked at the frail, white-haired
man with q sudden shock of interest.
This was the man who had created the
ghost story at Hartley house. He was
fumbling registry cards and writing on
them. He was frail and insignificant,
He had been once, by legend, a sturdy,
muscular, cruel brute. He was now
feeble and interested in c%ataloguing.
Mr.. Sidney looked about the room.
'"This does not seem to be so well
protected as the other parts Of the
prison." he said.
1T is not thought necessary" said
the warden. Escape from here might
not be impossible for an agile man. II
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01
FALL FASHION FOREHINTS

smoothly above the skirts, which have
long forating panels.
Among other trimmings we note
soutache %braidings, arranged to stand
out from the fabric and narrow rib
hons are worked into novelty motifs.
Jackets are finished with high fur
lined collars and narrow belts in fab
rio or leather. Some introduce mar
row panels, while skirts are of un-
even lengths.
The bright colOred contrasting sash
still holds a place of Importance. For
instance, a very brilliant green one
may be used on a brown dress that
scintiIlates with brown paiiIettes.
Fur will be in great demand as q
trimming for coats and frOcks next
winter. There is to be q new kind Of
fur used. This Is dyed squirrel, which
is slightly lighter than dyed mink.
The Egyptian, Persian and Renais-
n influence is noted In the fall gar
ments. Dresses show slightly longer
skirts with silhouette that is straight
in line and supple with waist line
placed very low.
Paper suits are being promised to
US for the winter. Certain varieties
have been ordered from Germany.
They will sell from 80 cents to So for
a skirt and coat. The separate skirt
will sell for 81 and some as low as so
cents.
T: Draperies are also being made of
paper. The cloth closely resembles
linen in appearance and is made into
good colors and It would take the ex-
pert to distinguish 1t without close ex-
animation. 1t ONE In the natural
color also.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01
THAT'S DOBSON.

Synopsis. - DR.. John Nicholson,
just beginning his career, becomes
resident physician and companion
Of Homer Sidney at Hartley house.
Mr.. Sidney is an American, a semi
invalid, old and rich and very de-
sirous to live. Mrs. Sidney is a
Spanish woman, dignifed and reti-
cent. Jed, the butler, acts like a
privileged member Of the family.
Hartley house Is a fine old isolated
country place, with "a murder story,
a haunted pool" and many watch
dogs. and an atmosphere OF mys-
terry. The haunted pool Is where
Richard Dobson, son Of q former
owner Of Hartley house, had killed
his brother, Arthur Dobson. Jed
: begins operations by locking h
doctor in his room the very first
night. Doctor John fixes his door
SO he can't be locked In. He meets
Isobel, daughter Of the house and
falls In love at first sight. In the
night he finds the butler drunk and
holding Mrs. Sidney by the wrist.
He interferes. Mrs. Sidney makes
light Of It. John buys a revolver.
John overhears Jed telling Mrs.
Sidney he will have his way. In
reply she says she will not hesitate
to kill him. Mrs. Sidney asks John
to consent to the announcement OF
his engagement to Isobel. The
young people consent to the make
believe engagement. Later they
find 1t Is to head off Jed. who
would marry Isobel. Jed tries to
Kill John, but the matter is
smoothed yer. John, though ZEN
gagged" to Isobel, conceals his love.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01
School Frock of Wool jersey.

Jersey is the most popular wool fab
tic for school dresses for children for
the coming season. Color combinations
are in high favor. white and navy and
tan being approved. A little frOck may
be Of one color, with narrow piplngs Of
self fabric I'm contrasting color, or the
two colors may be combined In about
equal proportional skirt Of one and
blouse or waist Of the other shade.
because 1t is less expensive than serge
and for general wear it gives better
service. 1t does not get shiny and
needs little pressing. For dresses a
rather light weight is usually chosen.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01

Wraps are developed In cape styles.
Collars are built to inclOse the chin.
Embroideries are one Of the big fea-
lures.
Wraps made of paper are also being
made.
The dresses used for day wear are
simple.
The high closed collar will very like
" be seer this fall.
Draped wells are embroidered in
metal and rich cOlOrs.
Suit skirts are short, simple and
built on straight lines.
Straight lines appear in the tail
leurs. Plain skirts are seen.
Paper suits are likely to be used for
winter wraps for sports purposes.
Sleeves are wide in the afternoon
frocks. Necklines are open In some.
Some coats have two collars, n
standing upright and the other turning
back.
Tailored suits have jackets OF medi-
um length. They follow the figure
without any ~fullness.
Few dresses have any girdles. Csu-
ally they have high necks and three
quarters length sleeves.
Bracelets with little charms and hg-
ures hanging from them as bangles
are worn a great deal this year.
Velvet is one Of the materials that
nre used, as also are lame and metal
laces and many palletted fabrics.
BodiceS and upper sleeves are entire
~ embroidered with skirts made plain
or the skirt is embroidered and the top
Is made plain.
For evening Il low decOllette is spon-
sored. Corsages are long and ut
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IDENTIFY he was not set upon that. He was
not trying to accomplish anything. lie
did nothing. He had no unfinished
| work. And yet his will to live, ! knew
was a will TO see the fruit OF some
thing. He seemed TO have a Spiritua.
incentive; something that had other
than a physical impulse controlled him
and gave him resolution.
| was marveling at his strange ac-
tivity when Isobel ana Mrs. Sidney
came in. Mr.. Sidney proposed whist,
and we began a game. The wind in
creased in violence, and the log fire
grew In comfort. We had a pleasant
game, disturbed for me only by Specu-
latiOns as to the cause Of Mr.. Sidney's
strange animation and strength.
Shortly after ten o'clock the ladies
said good night, and Jed came in with
a fresh = for the fire. The wind had
been increasing in volume, sound and
power. | was thinking Of bed.
"Sit a while longer, Doctor Mr.. Sid
ney urged. Jed and | shall he the
better for some other company. This
is the sort of night we like to sit up TO
enjoy. 'Esthetically one ought TO make
the most of such a night"
Jed went ont and presently came IN
again with two bottles Of wine.
What are we drinking tonight.
jedi" Mr.. Sidney asked.
81 thought the evening suggested a
warm sherry" said Jed.
There is body and a live soul In
sherry"
But certainly" I suggested in
alarm, you will not drink sherry"
Indeed not" said Mr.. Sidney. JED
drinks it for me, and watch him. You
must have a glass with him-just one.
He'll have q dozen-I don't ask you to
follow him-but just one"
Jed opened a bottle, and when he
offered me a glass l yielded. | wanted
to increase the sense of protective
comforts against that shrill wind out
side.
JED drew a comfortable chair close
TO the fire and took his wine in large
but a~ppreciative gulpS. ! took mine
in small but appreciative sips. The
fire rOared. and the wind howled.
Jed. drinking by gulps, soon was ex-
hilarated. Mr.. Sidney and | had been
rational. We had been talking, | re-
call. of the substitution of a Syrian
idea OF immortality. concerned chiefly
with precious metals and stones, for
the north European idea Of Valhalla,
when Jed began to sing, and with
guStO and affection opened anc:he:
bottle Of wine. The wind grew in VIC
lence.
1T Is a night for any Of the living
dead about a place." said.
II like a wind that has many voices
said Mr.. Sidney. ut produces certain
sensations or emotions that are primi-
tive. 1t suggests a threat and increases
the sense Of shelter and comfort. We
sit like peasants about the fireplace
and are inclined to legends"
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Story Of the Dobson Murder.
Gro BE CONTINUED

Sometime we may have an ideal leg
islature--one that will repeal mOrs
laws thar it passes.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01
AICRETS or WOOD
Imitation Decoration Is to Be
Used on Fall Hats.
feathers Are Placed Around Hat
Crown, often Covering 1t and
the Entire Brim.

No longer need the ten~der-hearted
woman eschew the use of aigrets,
for imitation ones made from wood
will be used on the fall and winter
hats, notes n fashion writer. These
"aigrettes en- bois," rs they are called,
are clever limitations OF the real feath-
ers and come in a variety of cOlors.
They are placed around the hat crown,
often covering 1t and the brim.
Coque feathers, white, colored and
metallic, are also popular, and a few
burnt and glycerine ostrich are used.
At present few straight or curled os-
rich are seen. Trimmings at the side
ire in the majority, for many shapes
show n length from side TO side, and
ire trimmed TO accent this feature.
Wide ribbons will play a prominent
Dart in the fall millinery. They are
IF metallic and figured silk, together
With novelty effects, and are very at
-ractive.
The general tendency Of the fall mil
linery seems to be toward larger
shapes than have been worn for sew
raj seasons past, although the oh-the-
face model will still be worn
Fabric hats are still in vogue, velvet
or hatters' plush, duvetyn and silk be
ing used. Fur, such as beaver and
squirrel, VIII probably be featured rs
trimming, while among the colors, old
gold and the various browns will lead.
Alluring bandeauX of paradise are
shown for wear with evening gowns.
One having n cluster Of o~nion-colored
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01

paradise is studded with copper heads.
Large %fan-shaped combs Of the Span
iSh type OF carved tortoise shell and
amber are attractive, while smaller
ones set with brilliants, sapphires, jade
and other semi-precious stones may be
worn to match the gown.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01
lHustrotod By irwin Myers Copyright byGeofqe HDodnCo

That's all there is human Of your
ghost story" said the warden.
1T is more than most ghost stories
have" said Mr.. Sidney.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-01
l,R~s~
l AyRS

IL not impossible from any part Of the
prison. 1t can only be made improb.
able. It would be easier from here,
but still difficult. But this old man
would be In a harder prison Of depri-
walton and friendlessLeSs outside than
he Is inside"
"Do you mean that he Is the man
who made the ghost story / bought
With my house?" Mr.. Sidney asked.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-09-04
PULL TOGETHER FOR ROADS
Transportation Is Vital Problem for
All Interested In Mathematician
Of All Is at Stake.

A new era in American progress
took its date from the period just pre-
ceding the Civil war. During this era
entire states were transformed from
wilderness into prosperous, thriv-
ing commonwealths. The commercial
and agricultural boundary lines of the
country were slowly but surely pushed
westward by the relentless march Of
railroad expansion.
Today our country faces problems
equally as momentous. We should be
on the threshold of an almost limit
less era of better roads development,
writes e. G. Tibbits in Motor. The
future welfare of vast communities is
at stake. There is dire need of unified
concentration on the subject Of good
roads; and need Of vigorous. harmoni-
GUS action, by one big federated body
Of all organizations interested In good
roads. Dissension or jealousy should
not creep into good roads activities on
unimportant details. as has lately been
apparent We are all after the same
objective-more roads and better high
ways-national, state and local.. SO
let us all pull together.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-09-04
INCREASED USE OF HIGHWAYS
Economic Problems Have Arisen That
Call for Presentation of Facts
to Public.

Owing to the rapidly growing use Of
the public highway as passenger and
freight carrier-both In short and long
hauls-and the lack of correspond
Ing progress in the efficiency of the
road itself, economic problems have
arisen that call for careful and a
clear presentation of facts to the pub
lic.. As result of the divergence be-
tween the service highways are called
upon to render, and their ability to
render that service, the highway from
an educational standpoint has become
a subject of much greater Importance
than heretofore, SO that highway Off
cials-national, state and county-are
placing greater reliance upon the ed
ucational phase Of highway work in
securing effective and practical coop
GRAFTON from the public.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-09-04

Poland China pig for which he paid
$3.50. This pig was fed and shown
at the Idaho state fair at Boise this
year. There 1t won first prize for the
champion pig over all club contestants
in the state, which entitled him to the
Sits free trip to the International
Live Stock Show. 1t next won the
award Of first place in the open class
for Poland China. sows under six
months of age, In which competition
he defeated the swine breeders Of the
whole state Of Idaho.
William Stuart's father is not n
breeder Of purebred hogs, but simply
raises good grade of Poland China
pigs for the market. Therefore this
accomplishment by William In the
feeding and developing Of this prize
pig represents what club work is do
ing all over the country.
The fact that banks throughout the
country are taking an interest In this
work speaks well for the good which
It is accomplishing.
William is one of thirty boys from
all sections of the country who will
visit the International this year.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-09-04
CONTROL OF GARDEN INSECTS
Spraying With Solution Of Arsenat
Of Lead Is Effective for Potato
Bugs or Beetles.

Spraying with arsenate Of lead will
control potato bugs or beetles This
poison solution is made Of one pound
of arsenate of lead to ten gallons Of
water, with little laundry soap added
to make the solution stick to the
leaves. Cucumber, muskmelon and
squash beetles may be controlled by
busting the plants with air-slacked
lime mixed with lead arsenate powder.
When plants Of any kind are attacked
by lice Black Leaf 40 Is generally
used. Arsenate Of lead and Black
Leaf 40 can be purchased at any drug
store and they are usually accompa-
MED by directions for their use. Con-
troll of vegetable insects and diseases
depends much on prompt action as
soon as their presence is noticed
Spraying and other methods are nee
essary some time or other every year.
for every plant in the garden is in
fected at some time with either a dis
ease or an insect.