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SIGNALS WITH TOES.
Novel Method Used BY Dainty kider
with Ringing -Barnum- Bailey Circus.

a famous grand opera singer recently
confessed that he always-even IN the
midst of the most ardent love duets
kept time by wiggling his hlg toe, Now
comes Nav Wirth, greatest OF all bare
back riders. with the frank confession
thnt were she suddenly deprived OF her
toes she would find herself IN quandry
as to how TO 90 on with her work.
For Miss Wirth governs the movements
of her dozen or more mounts almost en-
t;relv with her toes. "The only way can
oxnjsin Il is to say that | signal the horse
I am riding with little toe-taps much as
telegraph operator plies his key, says
the daring little rider Insofar as
know. am the only rider who uses TINS
method. OF course, have to teach each Of
nv horses my code Two little taps, ior
instance. saws, Now we will turn back
ward somersault 4 short, quick tap and
a longer one, means | am going 70 bound to
the horse neck lie interprets the signals
and stiffens himself for the leap And SO It
goes There is no secret about ". ANY
who choose are at liberty to try II ior
themselves. although would advise that
they have fairly positive understanding
with their horses before they appear IN
public. For If would he something q 2
tragedy to give the signal tor hand-
sprine when ones horse was expected to
make himself ready for q somersault.
Miss Wirth carries ii horses on tour.
These occupy dc luxe canvas stable at
the rear Of the mammoth big top N
which the arenic wonders Of the great
Ringing Brothers and Barnum 4 Bailey
Combined Shows are exhibited. MISS
Wirth in one Of the world-famous eques-
tricnnes selected to head the congress Of
riders that are feature Of the mammoth
double-circus, which is to be seen here
next Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
NEWS OF THE DAY
At NEW CASTLE
City Council and Trustees of the
Commons to Again Discuss
Water Question; Personal
Notes.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
New Castle. May l9.-This evening
at s the City Council and the New Castle
Commons will hold a joint session for
the purpose of discussing the purchase
of the plants of the New Castle Water
Co, and the Delaware Water Improve
ment Co, 1t is expected that officials oil
the companies will be present Mt the meet
ing
Tomorrow evening the second OF the
twilight games of the industrial league
will be played at Battery Park grounds
beginning at 6 80, between the Penn Sea-
board and the All Stars. Much interest
is centered in the game.
The first violater for some time of the
law against riding bicycle on the streets
of the city without lights was arrested by
Officer Lenoir last evening. Mayor George
w Eckles gave him n reprimand.
Alvin Pierson had the first finger of his
left hand badly mashed while at work
at one of the steel plants yesterday when
caught between two bars of iron.
Mrs. Elwood Wilson, who resides at the
New Century Club building, had her left
arm dislocated ut the elbow, last evening,
when she fell to the bottom of the steps
She was removed TO the Homeopathic
Hospital in Wilmington.
The memorial committee OF the New
Century Club, making preparations Tor
the Decoration Day exercises on the 3Oth
of May, will meet this evening at their
rooms at 7.30 o'clock.
The firing squad of the Junior Ameri-
can Mechanics have received the rifles
that they will use during the Memorial
Day program
The Ames Steel Girls Club, Of the Amerl-
can Manganese Steel Company, tins eve
ming will hold social at o clock at the
Office of the company.
The Sea Scouts of troop No. OF the
! Boy Scouts of America are working hard
to pass their individual tests in order that
1 they may be eligible for membership IN
| the Yacht club they are forming. The
/ bows will he given 26 foot whale
| boat in which they viii enjoy summer
4 vacations.
The Knights of Pvthias will be accom-
/ panied by the Wilmington Lodge on the
/ Sth Of June on an excursion.
! Mrs. James c. King, Of second and Har-
mony streets, who was operated upon
several weeks ago at the Physicians and
/ Surgeons hospital, is expected TO arrive
1 home soon.
Miss Mary b. Love, who was operated
| upon several days ago at the Physicians
} ana surgeons hOSnita lot ApIthui'ltlS
| is getting along very nicely and expects
4 TO arrive home within n week.
! About 25 members of Brandywinc
4 Forrest Tall Cedars of Lebanon, went tc
Wilmington last evening where they were
entertained al the New Century Build
ing. A large number Of tho members anc
their lady friends Will be present on next
Monday evening AZ the Community
| Hall. for Ladies Night
Roomcrs Wanted Gentlemen pre-
fcrred. Apply TO 202 Delaware street
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
PENSIONS FOR MOTHERS.

Dover, May l9-At the State Mothers
Pension Comission, Yesterday, the secre-
tarv's report showed the following num-
Der of pensions granted IN the State
to date. by counties:
New Castle county, AZ pensions with a
total OF l41 children aided.
Kent, 29 pensions, total Of Sc children.
Sussex, So pensions, total OF l52
children.
In all. 129 pensions and number Of
children aided, $40; number OF children
in school, 246.
Pending the signature of the Governor
to the bill for increased appropriations Of
5000 for New Castle, 81 500 for Kent
and s.. 500 for Sussex, three cases, one in
New Castle, one In Kent and one in
Sussex. were granted pensions, this being
all that could be allowed on the funds
available.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
MARYLAND ANXIOUS TO
VOTE ON PROHIBITION
Senator Says People Should Have
Right to Vote on Wine and
Beer Question.

New York. MAY I9.-The sttccesstul
candidate for the Republican Presidential
nomination must be fearless leadef
who will declare his devotion To the great
American principles Of liberty ana o.
liberalism. = United States Senator Joseph
Irwin France. Of Maryland, himself can
didate. declared here last night IN an
address before the Society OF Arts ana
gciencea The party and the American
peoule. he said, will not tolerate n can
didate who will eqIivocate.
principles and not personalities shou'o
be the issue IN this campaign, added tlle
Senator. who declared that IL was IN
creasingly apparent that no one oi tiie
present active candidates wa nkeiy 70
receive the nomination at the haIids -
the Republican convention.
81 have hoped that some other iea'iei
would stand forth and clearly declare ms
devotion TO these great principies q
liberty for which | stand, said 9eiiaVoi .l
France. "hllt. none Of them have staud
vvbatbar thev were candidates, nor have
thov clearly stated their views with re-
sneef to the situation which eonfronta us.
Opposinr the Eighteenth Amendment, !,
Senator France said that he believed THAT
any amendment providing for nationai
prohibition should have conferred upon
Congress the power 10 Iepislate instead oi
placing oprohibitory. statute m . the e
Constitution rs part Of our basic law,
ANY amendment 10 the Constitution, he
added. "should enlarge and not curtaii and
limit The liberty and sovereign power Of
the people to decide all questions relating ,t
TO public policy and the general welfare
II believe that a reconsideration oi TINS
whole subject, he declared, and the
granting to the people themselves the
right 10 determine whether light VINE and
beer shall be distributed would, whatever
the outcome, go far toward allaylng
national unrest.
/
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
Men Who Do Things
The Successful Men Of Today Are
Full Of Rich Blood And
Vital Narye Force

If you are lacking in these essentials
Of life that give you power. strength
and the snap and energy to make things
go. your physician would prescribe
Iron. Nux Vomica, Gentian Capsicum
Aloin and Zinc Phosphide to build you
up. DR.. Chase's Blood and Nerve Tab
let's contain all of these tonic remedies
in their most active and condensed
form They are powerful flesh and
strength maker, q wonderful restora-
tive to the nerves. A trial viii not
only convince you, but will astonisb
and please you. Start today. weigh
yourself before taking them and see
what they will dc for you. Solo
by Druggists at 60 cents, Special.
(Stronger more Active 80 cents
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
ACRTTICAL OPERATION.

Laurel. MAY I9.-M Washington Mitch
oil. farmer living near town, was taken
10 the Peninsular General Hospital at
Salisbury. Md, yesterday, where an
operation was performed for the removal
Of decaying bone in his back.
Several wears ago while walking IN his
sleep he fell head first down stairs, inluring
his back and being rendered unconscious:
He never fully recovered from this fall
and wear or two ago a growth made us
appearance near the old injury which
until the operation was thought to he o
tumor.
The operation was only partly success
full as but portion of the bone was
removed, and as Mr.. Mitchell IS = years
old, his condition Is considered very
critical
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
NEWS OF SEAFORD.

Seaford, May 19.-The excursion to
Washington, d. c., Sunday, was one
of the largest that ever went up the Della
ware road, $50 tickets being sold at Sea
ford and 200 at Laurel. :. j,
Mr.. and Mrs. w Ford Breeding and
daughter. Jane Warfold Breeding, OF
fredericksburg. Md, are here visiting her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. George, w. Donoho.
Captain Parker G. knowlton Is on a
business trip to New York City
Joseph II. Cox is spending several days
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Moore, OF Cape
Charles, Va, are here visiting his father
MIR. Isaac Moore.
Mrs. l.. V. Messick of Wilmington,
spent the weekend here with Mr. and
Mrs. Joshua Messick.
Miss Marguerite Shipley entertained
friends at cards, last evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
NEWS OF MIDDLETOWN.

Middletown, May l9-Fire broke out
in the warehouse Of ]. F. McWhorter &
Son. Main street, yesterday morning, de-
stroving about S4O0 worth Of binder
twine and a piece Of machinery. The hose
company put out the fire in short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Arthur Evans enter
tanned members Of Queen Esther Circle
ii Bethesda NJ. Z. Church and few
friends. at their home near Mt. Pleasant,
last week. One new member Miss Edna
Svlrester. was added to the circle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
FIREMAN'S FOOT CRUSHED.
Frank Morgan Injured by Falling Under
Chemical Engine

While attempting 70 get on the chemi-
cal truck of the Union Fire Co as il left
the engine house to respond to a call from
box No "a, Fourth and Madison streets,
Frank Morgan, a member Of the company,
was badly injured last night. He fell and
his right foot became crushed under the
wheel Of the truck He was taken to the
Delaware Hospital in the truck and given
treatment.
The fire was at the home Of Mrs Lettie
Douglas. colored, 7l6 West Fifth street.
The property is owned by Henry Grimm,
1919 West Eighth street, and the damage,
which amounted to about $50, is covered
bv insurance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
FUNERAL OF c. f. WRIGHT.

Seaford, May 19.-The funeral OF
Charles L. Wright, who died suddenly
following, follow an attack Of paralysis, took
place at st. Johns NJ. T.. Church, yester,- !,
day afternoon, at o'clock, Rev, f. +.
Carpenter, officiating. Burial was made
in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mr.. Wright was 67 years OF age ana
native of Caroline county, Md, but had
been residing here for about % years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
NEWS OF LAUREL.

Laurel, May 19.-Mr. and Mrs. Lannls
T. Riggin are receiving congratulations
on The birth of n fine baby boy who ar
rived at SIS o'clock Monday evening
Mrs Riggin was formerly Miss Alien OF
Seaford.
William B. Gordy is travelling through
the New England States, on tour that
will occIlDy two weeks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
R H E u M A 7 | s M
VANQUISHED
KNOW WHAT TO TAKE ?
N. s. r. p.

fNon-secret Rheumat atism Prescriptionl
This famous prescription you find on
every bottle. No more aches, no more pains
never fails 70 relieve sharp. shooting pains
in the arms legs side or soreness of any
part Of the body. 1t rarely fails to give
relief the first day.
: r. p tNon-Secret Rheumatism Pre-
scription1 will be found the most beneficial
treatment for Rheumatism in all its forms
An uric acid destroyer. striking. as 1t
does. directly at the cause. dissolving the
uric acid in the blood. produces great beEe-
fit in cases of congestion OF the kidneys.
bladder troubles. sciatica, tumbago.
If Won are suffering don't delay. drop
ali YOUR oils and iiniments. Rheuma tism
: not a skin disease. Get bottle II will
only cost you 5Oc and give the desired re-
any narcotic drug Formula on every bottle.
We do not publish testimonials. Sold at
Eckerd's Drug store. SOS Market street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
JURY URGES BETTER ROAD.
Talbot Body Would Improve Claiborne
Easton Highway.

Easton, Md. May lD.-The grand jury
for Talbot county has broken the record
for shortness Of session. having finished
it's business after being in session "A little
over day.
The chief item in the report and OF M
terest 10 the people Of Talbot county is
the following: 1.-THE attention OF the
County Commissioners is respectfully di-
rected to the deplornble condition oil the
Claiborne -Easton road, and it Is suggested
that immediate steps be taken Tor ITS I'M
provement." This road connects with the
ferry for Annapolis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19

Paynter, which adjoins four acres OF his .,s
own, has brought the report that tins VII,
be the location of the new high school
building. -.
Many believe DIR. Paynter made the
purchase for the school building commis-
sion, of which he is n member.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
SOMERsET SCHOOLS
improvements Contemplated when ~
rh,de n Number Of New Buildings.

Princess Anne. Md, May l0.--Ihe
Board of Education for Somerset Count 3
0rganjzed Yesterday BY tho election u
Dr. George &. COulbournc, n MaIion.
as president, and Edward Blackf0rd, ~
Coglen. as vice-prcsideut.
The members Of the board arc: ~.
GeorQe q. Coulbourne, Edward Black
ford, William y. Dougherty, Thomas ,.
Bradshaw and William j. Jones Dr.
Charles w. Wainright, Of this town, r.
signed recently, and Governor htchie
appointed ~ bis SUCCESSOR Charles
Long, Of Princess Anne.
The board will ask tho county 70 levy
about sgI 900 for school purpoees dur
ing the coming year, The report made
by the recent survey committee was cpn-
sidered The survey committee was CON
posed ~ George n Myers, Edward Blank
ford. Charles w. Long, Egbert J.. Quinn
and Alonzo l.. Murrell. The conmi@'on
recommended the purchase of the home
of tho bate Judge Henry J.. -. stanford
as primary school building the ercctyn
~ n new school at Mount Vernon. ti"
erection II % new four-rOOm cOlorrd .ehn'.
90 Crisfield and Improvement IT the l)f@
colored school near Princess Anne
Every Egcnings classified advfr'i.'
ncntz bring results Proved ~ the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
FIGHTING HOG CHOLERA.

Georgetown, May 19.--Vaccination Is
the method health authorities are using
to stamp out the outbreak of hog cholera
in Sussex county.
Thus far the disease has been connneo
to a small area where hog cholera was
yirlllent last wear.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
COSTS MONEY TO FORGET.
So Motorist Learned to His Sorrow u
Court Today.

Earl C. Bevans, arrested by Traffic
Officer Jordan on charge Of driving m
automobile without the proper license AMI
tags. was dismissed on the first charge and
fined $40 and costs on the second IN City
Court today. He had procured the proper
license and tags when he appeared IN
court today. When asked by Judge
Hastings where his license tags were he
said that he forgotten TO put them on the
machine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
This Leaves the Skin
Free From Hairy Growths
T'oilct Talks

A simple method for completely re-
moving every trace of hair Or fuzz s
here given. This il painless and usually
a single treatment will Danish even stub
born prowths To remove hairs, make a
think paste with some powdered dcia-
tone and water, spread on harry surface
and after about 2 minutes rub OIL, wash
the skin and the hairs are gone. This
method viii not mar the skin, but 10
avoid disappointment, be certain you get
delatOne.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
Juvenile Court Gets Her.

Elizabeth Patton, colored, under the
age of sixteen years, charged with lar
ceny. was remanded TO the Juvenile Court
this morning by Judge Hastings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19

Refreahnents NJ ICE cream ana cake
we're served The graduates received sou
yenirs and had their pictures takeh'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-19
NAV BE SITE FOR sc HOOL.

Georgetown, May 19.-The purchase
of seven acres of land on the edge Of town
from William Vickers by DR.. Rowland @.
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Every Evenings classified advcr'l-
rnents bring results Proved ~ the ~
faction II many and will be 70 you Ad
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

l is great deal of water and where be | would be very unhappy if he didn't like 1 it. He is just about Your size, Peter, and looks very much like you. The chief differences are little shorter legs, small CT ears and tail that is brownish in- stead of snowy white He Is a poor runner, so in time of danger he takes to the water, where he is quite at home. For that matter, he goes swimming for pleas ure The water down there is warm and he dearly loves to paddle around in 1t. If a fox chases him he simply plunges into the water and hides among the
 water plants with only his eyes and nose out of water. As you know, he is called the Marsh Rabbit"
 like Jerry Muskrat?" asked Peter. inno- gently.
 Old Mother Nature shook her head and smiled. Certainly not" said she. He is true rabbit and his home is on the ground just as yours is. His babies are
 born in a nest, just such a nest as Mrs. Peter makes for your babies and Mrs. Jumper makes for Jumpers babies. It is made of grass and lined with soft fur which Mrs. Rabbit pulls from her own breast, and it Is very carefully hidden. By the way, Peter, you did not tell me how your babies differ from those of your cousin, Jumper the Hare. 1I don't know of any difference he confessed. My babies don't have their
 eyes open when they are born and they haven't any hair
 Jumper the Hare pricked up his long ears. Whats that?' he exclaimed. "I never heard of such a thing! Why, my babies have their eyes open and rhe dearest little fur coats.'
 Old Mother Nature chuckled. That's the difference" said she. q guess both of you have learned something" "A little while ago you said that Jump CT isn't the biggest of our family. If you please, who is?" asked Peter There are several bigger than Jump er," replied Old Mother Nature, and smiled as she saw the funny look of surprise on the faces of Peter and his big cousin. There is one cousin way up in the frozen north and two cousins way out in the far west as much bigger than Jumper as Jumper is bigger than you, Peter But I haven't time to tell you about them now. If you really want to learn about them be here promptly at sunup tomorrow morning Hello! Here comes Reddy Fox and he looks as if a good breakfast would not come amiss. Let me see what you know about taking care of yourselves"
 Peter and Jumper gave a startled look in Reddy's direction. Not far off was a hollow log. Peter wasted no time in get ting in it. In fact, he left in such a hurry that he forgot to thank Old Mother Nature. But she didn't mind, fla she
 uite understood Peters feelings, sid she
 ughed as his funny little white tail disappeared in the hollow log. As for Jumper, he promptly took to his long legs and disappeared with great bounds, Reddy Fox chasing after him.
 
 Copyright, 1920, by T. W. Burgess.)
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01
WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH
 THAT CHILD?
When Children Grow Pale and Listless Their Blood May
 Be>Weak PEPTO-MANCAN
 MAKES RED BLOOD Sold by Druggists in Liquid and Tablet Form-Both the Same in Medicin- ~al Quality

When your child loses coloH acts and talks without spirit, and does not play like other children, act quickly.
 If the condition Is not 8 deep-seated disease but merely due to poor blood, give PeptoMangan. Gudes Pepto- MAngan is just the tonic for pale, thin children whose blood needs rebuilding. It is a pleasant-tasting, simple combina- rtiqn of exactly the ingredients that in cmIease and enrich the blood.
 Beneficial results show almost at o ce in brighter eyes, blooming cheeks, Q sprtghtly step, and the whole system m lde more vigorous.
 epto-Mangan Is obtainable in liquid or tablet form, whichever proves most convenient. Both forms possess iden- tidal medicinal qualities.
 There Is but one genuine Pepto- Mangan and that Is "Gude's." Ask your druggist for "Gudes" and look for the name ''Gude's" on the pack age. If it is not there 1t is not Pepto- Mangan.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01
|NE WIS EVENTS AND FEATHERS FOR WOMEN READERS

have stayed there till this time of nigl to say kind word for your"
 He certainly would!" averred Andrew.
 Did you say his name was Wilson2'' asked Imogene. What was his first name7"
 Clarence J. Wilson," said Audrey.
 What was his first name a bit ago when you said his name was Brother Thompson?" snapped Imogene. And while he was Brother Johnson a minute later what was his first name?'
 Now honey" sair Andrew. "don't pick me up on little things like that this morn ing, for honestly, I am no. well, and l have a hard days work before me, and to start eff this way in the mornisS iust ruins the whole day for me-"
 T see you brought home some little souvenirs of the brother wghose name
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

changes faster than chameleon changes it's color" went on Imogene.
 What d'y mean?" asked Andrew. look ing at her wildly.
 T found half dozen of these little corrugated tin tops in your coat pocket, where you neglected to take them out. L presume those are souvenirs of the last beer Brother Thompson drank. I also found 8 blue chip which I presume is symbolic of the way the lodge felt o9ar the demise of Brother Johnson, and also found an I. O. U. for $20 signed by B!e% Sands. Are you sure it was not Brother Sands funeral you were at last night. Andrew, instead of Brother Wilson?'
 Andrew picked up his coat and put IL on without assistance and left the hcsse with an abused and hurt look in his eyes. Copyright. Twenty-tirst Century Press)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

| We had lodge of sorrow because of the death of Brother Thompson. and I had
 to make a speech. and it was late before they called on me.
 "Old Brother Thompson was one of the
 pillars of my lodge. He was a charter
 member and past officer, and I knew
 him well, and so they wanted me to eu- logize him.
 ''He was fine old man, and his life as a lodgeN1ember, as afather, as a hus- band and as citizen of this community was so fine an example of what man ought to be that I felt it my duty to remain and add my little word of appre- citation and to lay a few of the flowers
 of thought at the feet of his memory. you
 know, and things like that" he finished lamely.
 'Was he one of the sort that stays out to lodge meeting till o'clock?" inquirea Imogene. Would old Brother Johnson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-01

T thought you said you were going to lodge" said Imogene. T did go, dear he said meekly.
 You must have been working the second degree, she replied with sarcasm. ''I noticed the clock struck while you were coming up the stairs.'
 Dear" said Andrew. 'I cannot hope to have you understand these things, of ,ourse, but it was memorial meeting