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The Washington herald., 1920-10-30

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lsaid-you'd never see Father
againl"
There were some business mat
ters We really had to talk over.''
began Mrs. Atherton apologetically.
Did you know Cousin Barbara
had arrived?" Alison cut in grimiy.
Her mother started. and glanced
about as II fearing the presence of
that redoubtable lady.
"Oh, she's not here" Alison reas-
sured her. She's out in Maple
wood. thinking harsh thoughts
about both of u.s."
by the way. who ARE you
with2" asked Mrs. Atherton.
IL was Alison's turn to blush, but
her dimple quivered demurely.
only Larry" she sighed, but her
eyes danced.
Her mother stared at her incrsd-
ulously.
You have made up your differ
ences?"
On the contrary; we are farther
away from an adjustment of them
now than ever. We met for a peace
dinner, and declared war Immediate
ly."
Mrs. Atherton was forced to
laugh.
You and Larry are perfectly
spoiled children"
And who spoiled us?' asked ALI
son quietly.
Not /, in your case" replied her
mother complacently, but Larry's
mother has always been a fool
about him. No wonder you have
trouble with him. There goes the
bell" she added. Il must get back
befre the lights go out or I'll never
find your father again-Tve forgot
ten, the seat numbers"
Alison rose. and began to adjust
her hat before the deserted mirror.
1 dare SAY you'll be returning to
Maplewood some time tonight" she
remarked. ''If you take the II:45
you will have the company of Gwen
Parker and possibly Warren Brad
ley. 1t does seem that Larry and /
form the only respectable party in
town from Maplewood this even
ing."
But Mrs. Atherton had not wait
ed to hear the end of the sentence.
Alison finished prinking, and,
making little grimace at herself in
the glass, went out into the dark
ened corridor. A love scene was
being played on the stage and she
fingered moment to watch it,
partly with a feeling OF satiricaI
amusement, partly because she
thought it would do Larry good to
wait for her
When she finally slipped through
the noiseless door into the lobby.
she found that Osborne was miss
ing.
To BE Continued Monday.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30
tContinucd From Yesterday

'NohtihHcu rom ltsterGay.b
Mr.. Detective she says. talking
a little broken. L conclude to re-
turn with you l have finished to
discover that life on this desClaye
and dispIeased coast would be worsa
than to die, itself. ! will go back
and hurl myself upon the mercy OF
the Republic Company. Have you
brought a Sheep
Sheep says I; I haven't a
single
Ship cut in the young lady.
Don't get funny. Father is of Ger
man birth. and doesn't speak per-
feet English. How did you come ?
The girl was all broke up. She
had handkerchief to her face. and
kept saying every little bit, oh.
father, father She walked up to
me and laid her lly-white hama OF,
the clothes that had panied her at
first. | smelt a million violets.
She was a lulu. | told her l came
in a private yacht.
MIR O'Day.' she says. Oh. t.:lle
us away from this horrid country
at once. Can you? vii your? Say
you will
I'M try l said. concealing the
fact that l was dying to get them
on salt water before they could
change their mind.
One thing they both kicked
against was going through the
town to the boat landing. Said
they dreaded publicity, and now
that they were going to return.
they had a hope that the thing
might yet be kept out of the pa
pers. They swore they wouldn't so
unless | got them out to the yacht
without any one knowing it, so
agreed to humor them.
The sailors who rowed me ashore
were playing billiards in bar
room near the water, waiting for
orders, and proposed to have them
take the boat down the beach half
a mile or so, and take US up there.
How to get them word was the
question. for l couldn't leave the
grip with the prisoner. and l
take it with me. not know
ing but what the monkeys might
stick me up.
The young lady says the old col
ored woman would take them a
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30
Oh, MyStars!
HOROSCOPE,
October 80, 1920.

This is not a fortunate day. ac-
cording to astrologers. Although
Neptune is in benefic aspect, Jupi-
ter, Saturn and the Sun are all ad-
verse.
1t is a time that may be favorable
for selling, but all other transactions
should be subject to the utmost
caution.
! Neptune gives promise Of good
! luck to all who travel, especially il
they cross the ocean.
There is sign read as most
auspiciOus for all who have oil in
terests. New discoveries will cause
| commercial Investigations that may
benefit the people generally.
/ At this time there may be n de-
! icided falling off in business. Banks
lcontinne under a rule making for
extreme conservatism. Jupiter indi-
{ Gates that all who control money
| will be exceedingly cautious.
Theft and fraud will continue to
be alarmingly prevalent during the
winter months.
Uranus in sinister sway 10 be-
lieved to be more or less responsible
for the explosions of bombs and for.
plots that include the sacrifice of
lives.
While what seem to be the forces
of evil are much in evidence, the
seers declare that there is corre-
spending development of all that is
good. for many Of the worlds evils
are dying out.
Persons whose birthdate it is
: should avoid speculation or business
O TsfEr l.
for there may be a temptation to
overwOrk
Children born on this day are
. likely to be too kind and generous
for their own good. They should be
trained in systematic business
methods.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30
What S in a Name?
WINIERED.
BY Mildred Marshal!

Winifred has the fancifuI inter
pretation OF White Stream" 1t
sounds strangely reminiscent Of for
est glades and pagan slaves. but IT
Is really derived from Welsh re-
hgion. According TO legend. a Welsh
nun, named Gwenfrewi. was behead-
ed by furious prince. called Car
adoc, because she refused his ad-
dresses. After the fashion OF most
Welsh saints. she caused a well to
sTring UP over the place OF her
martyrdom.
This well does not flow continu-
any, but it has medicinal values.
ana Its stones are said to be red
Neineo with the blood of the sanity
nun. She was called by the English
st. Winifred, and as winifred. or
Wenefred, was accepted by Wales
IN place Of the somewhat unDr,-
nouncable Gwenfrewi Indeed. her
popularity in Wales was so tremen-
dous that she became almost the
national Welsh name.
The Saxons had winfrith. which
meant Friend of peace" which is
frequently confused with wipifred
and is sometimes used interchange
ably with IL. .Winifred has never
gained the vogue here that she has
In England But Winnie. the diminu-
tlVe' is popular in America. which
loves contractions and endearments
Curiosly enough. none Of the Euro
pean countries have adoDted the
name or placed the stamp Of their
influence upon II. II remains pure
ly product Of the British Isles
Freda is another contraction which
Is popular in this country. Whether
the German Frieda is allied with
this is an open question with ety.
mologists.
The beryl is Winifred's taIismanic
stone. 1t assures her amiabiIity and
gives her inconquerable charm. ac-
cording to an old prophecy.
Copyright, 1920, by Wheeler Syndicate. Incl
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30
Society Ladies Adopt
New Hair Curling Method

Since the introduction Of the silmerine
method in this country, It has become quite
the proper thing" among society womeIk
who have readily adopted it in place Of the
destructive curling iron. The waves and
cGrls acquired By the new method are far
more natural in appearance. and the hair
Of course is glossier and prettier than could
be II the life were cooked ont Of II
The liquid is pleasant to use. being neither
greasy noE sticky. 1t is simple thing to
apply with clean tooth brush before doing
up the hair. The lovely wavy effect in evil
dence in about three hours is all that one
could wish for. 1t costs little to use liquid
sllmerne, ms few ounces from the drug
glst Will keep the hair in curl for weeks
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30
A.suRpRIsING ENCOUNTER.

Before the curtain descended on
the secsnd act of the play Alison
found herself becoming bored and
sleepy
She glanced at Larry. but his
handsome young profile was impas-
sive. She could not tell whether it
spelt wrapt interest in the play or
one assumes in public when one
relaxes into mental oblivion.
AS the lights went up for the in
termission, Larry got up, mutter-
ing something about a cigarette,
and left her abruptly.
But before he reached the door to
the lobby, Alison was beside him.
I'm bored to death. Let's go.
never saw a more stupid play"
Larry shrugged resignedly, and
began to search his pockets for his
check.
III meet you here in five min
utes," Alison told him. I'm going
to the dressing to put on my
hat"
When she entered the dressing
room. at least fifty women were
/ ondeavoring to apply powder and
rouge at two mirrors over each
others impatient shoulders, so she
seated herself rosignedly in chair
alongside bored and sleepy maid.
Alison"
At her mothers voice, Alison
looked up dazedly.
For Heavens sake!" she gasped.
what are you doing here?''
Mrs. Atherton flushed like a girl.
'I-your father-we happened to
meet in town today, and we decided
to fly a flag of truce for few
hours, so we dined together and"
Mother" gasped Allison. why.
thought-you know you always
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30

are keeping a leeward eye on all
drivers
As soon as fifty numbers have
been secured by the judges the auto
motive editor will ascertain the fifty
rorTespomfing names at the District
license office.
ConGratulatory letters will be sent
to the half hundred persons, in
forming them that they have won a
place on The Herald's Roll of Honor
OF Careful Motorists to be publish ed
in the AutomOtive Section tomorrow.
In addition, they, as we'll as fifty
friends. will be guests of S. Il. Poll
and Earl Carroll, manager Of the
new comedy Daddy DumpIins." at
performances Of the play at Polls
Theater during the coming week,
starting tomorrow night.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30

With Halloween and election
night crowds on the streets of the
National Capital Monday and Tues
day, local motorists will De given a
supreme opportunity to demonstrate
their prOcliNities for careful driving
and qualify for The Washington
Herald's Roll of Honor of Careful
Motorists.
More than 4 score of names have
already been turned in by Capt. Al
bert J. Healey and three of hts as
sistants. who are acting as judges in
The Herald's ninth contest. which
began yesterday, and will continue
until midnight tonight.
With special orders from Superin-
tendcnt of Police Gesstord to be
vigilant, members of the police force
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30

ANDREW LAWLOR,
Who gained the I2yearod of
several brilliant child who will support weIknown
comedian Macyn Arbule in the comedy Daddy Dump
winch weeks Polls Theaer
day night Young Lawlor also played Taylor in
Happiness, and with Anna Wharton Three
Among next weeks audiences will be fifty Washington motor
Ists members OF the Roll OF Honor OF be pub
shcd the Automotvc OF The Washington Herald on
Sunday following completion OF The Hcralds
driving contest They will be Of S. T. Poll
roll, presenting the play
The Washington herald., 1920-10-30
Wholesale Selling
Price of Beef in
Washington

Pricss realized on Swift g. Com
psny's sales Of csrcsss beef on ship
ment7 sold out for periods shown
below, as published in the rews-
papers, averaged as follows, showing
the tendency Of the market;
Week kv.pries
Endinf PEI Cvt.
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
COUNTY CouRT GRIsr.

I'm Court OF General Sessions this
morning Deputy Attorney General
Green retired The non-support case OF
oliver Gentry, with The Understanding
That Gentry viii continue to make The
same payments 10 his wife, as though
illa order against him still existed.
The temporary order Of $50 week
against Mlilard Nickerson was allowed
10 stand, and ihe case continued until
iie March term Of court
In the case Of Isaac Richardson.
Negro, charged with non support Of a
child, which was argued last week, the
court allowed counsel time TO nle
briefs on application Of Mr.. Green.
The case of Howard Gibbs. Negro,
charged with receiving stolen goods.
was continued until the March term Of
court. Gibbs is alleged 20 have pur-
chased costly iewelry which was stolen
from the Caslelberg store some time
ago.
4 charge OF embezzlement against
Frank p Ewing was retired. while his
probation on charge Of driving off
an automobile without the consent Of
The owner was continued until the next
term Of court.
plead Guilty Day" was set for Fri
day, February 20.
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
ASKS GOOD STREET
NEAR BIG GARAGE

At the meeting OF the Street anc
Sewer directors this morning. James 5
Lowe, Of the Lowe Transfer Company
asked the department to arrange for the
paving or repairing Of Pine street. be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
He stated his company is building a
truck garage at that location that would
accommodate about fifty trucks and the
erection Of several other business build
ings is under contemplation.
The installation OF sewer on sixth
street between Hawley and Rodney
streets was put on the list OF work 70
be done.
Mayor Taylor returned with his an
proyal the resolution fixing the loca-
lion Of Twelfth street from Thatcher
street TO Brandywine River.
a franchise giving the Wilmington
Traction Company The right TO lay
tracks and operate ears on Market
street, from Thirty-sixth TO the citv
line, was passed. It empowers the com
pany to use the street recently turned
over 20 the control OF the state Hirh-
way Department.
An application for a sewer for two
new apartment houses at Seventh and
Rodney streets was received. and the
sewer will be built.
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
TELLS OF PLANS TO
FIGHT INFLUENZA

James J. Cahnl, secretary OF the To-
cal Board OF Health. Yesterday sent a
letter Do the Voters Non-parlisan
League advising that body Just what
precautions had been taken Dy the City
Health Department to combat any out
break Of influenza that might occur.
The league several weeks ago sent a
communication TO the Heuu Board
asking. what II any precautions had
been taken tj combat sirh sn epidemic
IN his reply secretary C5lHl eN
pianed thas tle ciiy at me present
time owned a nunoer OF cots and CON
siderable hospital supplies and ihese
were being placed in the large building
40 Nos 209-ll West street, which has
been offered TO tie city by Mrs. g.. ".
Schagfn, chairman of lhe committee,
representing ihc B,ch0r thOlem. an or
ganlzHion of Jewish Nonea or thls
city rs a hospital FOR influenza patients.
Secretary Cahil ugnkei ,ae Voters
League for rs offer OF CO.
operation.
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
D. D. HAS SOMETHING
TO SAY TO NJ. D.

Dr.. Carlisle L. Hubbard, pastor ST.
paul's W. E. Church will have some
hing 10 say from his pulpit on next
sunday evening about Or. J. w. Bas-
lian's criticism Of the Delaware dry
law,
In criticising legislation that has out
lawed whiskey the country over and
particularly that Delaware law which
prohibits the sale OF whlskey here for
any purpose, Dr.. Basllon said yesterday
lhat the men who were responsible for
This legislation were fanatics" and
small and incompetent"
II is this criticism Of Delaware's pro
hbiEon advocates which Dr. Hubbard
Mill answer
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
D'AMIC0'S BEER WAS
NEAR STUFF, DISMISSED

In the case Of Joseph DAmlco. agalnsl
whom q charge OF selling beer con.
tanning q larger percentage OF alcohol
than one half OF one per cent has been
pending since the November term OF
court, a nolie pros qui was entered by
Deputy Attorney General p. Warren
Green In Court Of General Sessions this
morning. D'Amico was arrested last
fell after The government had ordered
nat the sale OF an llquir containing
more than one half Of one-per cent. Of
alcohol should cease
Mr.. Green stated that the case was
nolle pressed. inasmuch as The alleged
sale OF the beer took place before The
constitutional amendment went into ef-
feet and as The beer contained alcohol
but slightly in excess or the limited
amount specified.
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
WEC( C0E TALKS
OF Telling OUT
Not Enough Money to Keep
Fire Fighting Apparatus
Up TO Standard
WON'T ASK CITY
FOR MORE CASH

Finding that their present city appro-
priation OF $1,000 is inadequate 10 main
tain their equipment up 10 standard. a
number OF members OF the Wecaccoe
Fire Company are talking Of holding a
special meeting 10 discuss ne advlsa-
billy OF asking the city 90 purchase
their equipment and house. The matter
was discussed last night at the meeting
Of the fire company when William T..
Denny, Of the board Of directors. asked
for the privilege Of spending $1,000 70
make repairs to the combination cheml-
cal and hos eWagon He also wanted 10
make repairs 10 the steamer. This
started discussion into ihe financial
affairs OF the company. 10 was brought
out thai The amount received by The
company from the city was not enough
90 maintain 10.
The concensus Of opinion seemed to
be that the city should not be asked for
more money at this time when there
were SO many calls upon the municipal
funds.
several members stated that as the
company was going behind and nc re- !
lief from the city could be had, the 4
company should feel the pulse Of all Z
the members on the proposition TO dis /
band and sell the property 30 the city /
10 was stated that II was next to inn
possible to longer keep up under what
has now become a heavy burden The
adjourned before any definite 4,
action was taken.
The Weccacos Company was organ
zed In 1869, and had 70 first house on
Liberty street, 10 wiloh was then
Known as Hcdgeyllla Afterwards it
moved to Jackson street. between
front and Second streets, In The build
ng now occupied by The Tenth Ward
lemocratio Club. ily hard work on
he part Of every member OF the com !
amy The present commodious three /
tory house az Sec3na and Jackson :
iroeis was built The company has
m0tor-drivon engine and q conbln- =
tion hose aud chemn3l engine There
re now 50 members 10 gond Standing c
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
81 LANDLUBBERS
WALK GANG PLANK

Ninety -f0ur lndiubber members of
The various lodges of odd Fellows Of
this city mounted iho gangplank Of The
Ark last evening. following The bust
ness session of Delaware Lodge, No. l.
Although the "Arites have been form
ed less than two months. more tlan
200 odd Fellows are enrolled on lhe
ships papers imoug the lodges rep
resented were Fairfax, Eden, Jefferson.
Hope, Asylum and Delaware.
The aims Of the association are en-
tirely for the promotion Of good fel-
lowship among odd Fellows, and the
funds used entirely for social pur-
noses. Another large class viii be
taken aboard the Ark on February
s3' at which time it is proposed TO hold
a social evening and entertainment.
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
AWARD CONTRACTS
FOR ROAD WORK

Contracts for road building materials
co lor ,he year were awarded by Levy
Court today as follows:
nroken stone, John T. Dyer Quarry
company with the provlso that the
court may purchase from the Arundel
corporation such stone as 70 wishes N
railroad. ~ anna
sag Du Quesns Stag Company.
oituminous materials. cold surface
deAas Company. t25O00 gallons ~
ioV.OVO gallons; Barrett Company 5000
70 900 gallons. Bltuminous macadam
Atlantic Refining Company, $1,000 gal
IONS. Cold patch Barrett Company
o'Voo gallons to 10000 gallons.
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
INSPECT RARBORS
IN SOUTHLAND.
Local Commission After Mod
ern Ideas Before Begin
ming Wilmington Project
CONFER ABOUT
CHANGED LINES

Members Of the Board Of Harbor
Commission will make a tour OF IN,
South, stopping at Norfolk. Charleston
and New Orleans, to make a survey OF
harbor conditions at these ports. the
trip to begin Friday, il was announced
at The meeting Of the commission To-
day. Those who will make the trim
Will include Commissioners Warner
Speakman and Bancroft and Secretary
Charles II. Cant. If possible. F. w.
Hersey, chairman OF the advisory com
mittee OF the commission will accom-
pany the party and explain the various
features Of construction Of The new
developments at each OF the Southern
cities
The local commissioners wish TO see
the actual operation Of the key wall"
plan and the pier plan before deciding
on the future development Of the Lob
dell tract, and the adjacent portions of
Wilmingt0n's water front.
The Hkey WALL type Of development
viii be found by the party at both
Charleston and New Orleans. the latter
port having been said by authorities fo
be the best-managed i'm the United
states. At Norfolk. a single deck. shell
Ter shed pier, Of the government will be
especially looked at, and the remainder
OF the harbor Will be Inspected.
BIDS were opened at the meeting Of
the board this morning for the filling
in and piping Of a tract Of land partly
on the site Of the municipal produce
wharf. When the original bids for this
operation were considered. the bid OF
the Arundel Company for this portion
OF the work was thought too high, and
me letting OF the contract was deferred /
The bids received are as follows:
The Arundel Company. 81 per cubic I
yard for on, $500 for drainage system:
Porter-Gilder7leeve Company. of Phil |
adelphia, 20 cents a cubic yard for 6ll /
no bid for urlinage system: Banning
Maocill Company, 30 cents a cubic ward
for flll. $1,000 for drainage system.
The awarding Of the contract Will be
deferred until the bids are analyzed and
classified.
Members Of the board have made a
tentative arrangement to meet Colonel
Ladue, Of the Philadelphia district Of
L. 5. engineers and Colonel Jervey, OF
The local L. :. Engineering Ofllce, in
room jl3, Municipal Building, on We'd
nesday morning, February iS. at 10
o'clock TO discuss the establishment OF
larbor lines along the Delaware River
and the changing OF the L. :. Govern
nent lines in the Chrstiana River TO
'onform with The plans OF the board in
'eference 10 the development Of the
..obdell tract.
Charles II. Cant. secretary. was in
rucied to Cooperate with the Street {
md Sewer Department. relative to get !
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
PHILADELPHIA THUGS
ROB WILMINGT0NIAN

Robert J. Pack. IS years old, who said
his home was IN this city, was beaten
and robbed OF $50 by thugs at Front
and South streets, Philadelphia, last
night. He was waiting for trolley
car when the attack occurred.
Pack had left the pier at which the
Wilmington boat docked and walked 10
The ear line when three men accosted
him. one struck him across the face
The other two set upon him and rifed
MS pockets. They left him unconscious
he staggered to the Second and Chris
tian streets station.
Evening journal., 1920-02-03
EX-SERVICE MEN AID
COMMUNITY SERVICE

Delaware post OF The American Le-
gion is back of lhe Community Service
budget campaign 90 be conducted next
week 40 a meeting held last night. n
committee or workers with C.. Webb
AS chairman was named and will CO.
operate throughout all OF mex, week IN
lhe effort,
Members OF the post said that they
believed ID ileir du!y 10 help the SER
vice campaign and indorsed the move
ment after plans had been explained 90
iliem The naval post also pledged rs
support and a corps of workers.
AZ luncheon OF the Chamber OF
Commerce this afternoot at The H0lol
dupont, Harold Keats, executive officer
OF the service. outlined the campaign
plans 20 the diners and solicited their
support.
Members OF the Junior League az
meeting last night laid plans for hslp-
ing the drive Corps OF workers VIII
assist with Tag Day. Flower Day and
IN various other ways that have been
planned
The offer OF Mrs. =. Coleman DUPONT
70 give a prize for the most appropriate
and catchy slogan that VIII be submit
ted up 10 this Saturday night, for use
In the campaign has led 90 many re-
turns Among those that have been
submitted so far are the following:
III you cannot serve the community
your money can, through the Whining
ton Community Service"
Community Service for the people.
by The people and with the people"
wv c. S.-We Come serving"
Community Service Unity into Com
munily.'
At Z o'clock this afternoon the general /.
will meet in the rooms OF The .
Board Of Education In The Public .
and agree upon fnal plans for /
.he campairn.