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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-04
BY LEE SULLIVAN
Chapter II

&hs<fttH ~
uASSEInI4AD brushed back the
Ii curtains OF tho "bootieggcrs aur
10" and seemed disappointed. Ills
hand dove hack into the tenneau and
came out clutching a bottle OF white
liquid.
Knapp and had followed the tiou
tenant 10 the aide OF the auto.
Thought you fellows were BOOTLEG
gers HAsseislad said -But didn't
set anything on YOU this time
Knapp explained to me that thr
bottle OF moonshin-. under the ctr
eumstanccs. was hardly considered
worthy OF a pinch.
You Fellows he careful Hassci
hlad said 90 the pair OF men standing
beside the auto. who had remained
silent
Then he uncorted the bottle and
poured tho liquor. In a watrry cas-
cade. into the gutter. The msr
watched the pouring. and. despite the
loss OF the booEc. appeared relieved
They evidently had figured on ecsns
sent 10 jail
We drove off. while the surprised
autos2ts stood BY the curb.
VIE cfRcLEp around many bio-ks
w and finally wound up on
Seventh ave. near cherry At
As We drov. by a white apartment
house near the corner. KNAPP
nudged HNs-eihlad and jcrked his
head toward the house.
A gaudily dressed. dissfpased hook
ing woman was going up the stepa
That's Big Nen." Qua told me
We turned around at Jamas st.
came haek and stopped In front OF
the apartment
she went tn Knapp said.
We all Jumped out and started int
the apartment ssiil did not know
what IL wss all about but ! knew
something was in tho wind
TUE smell OF gas and stale food
i was rank In tho hallway. A
golden haired child. whose fac. was
bright. but dirty. played on the FROM
porch and hardly noticed US a. ~
trooped In the door. The Railways
appeared Deserted but the door Of
No. was OPEN.
knapp raped and ~ went tn A
fur,lve Chinaman shrank near Q
dresser In the corner at our entrances
ana q neshy whits slA,tern tried 70
htac behind the door. She Was carry
ing . bundle under her arm
what now. Joe Knapp asked the
chinaman. who cniy shrugged his
shoulders In answer. This IL jos
Billy. he's out on ban from a charge
Of pcddIing dope now" Knapp said
for my information I looked at ths
woman.
-whA, you doin',- Knapp ssket
her.
she. too. shrugged her shoulders
In . voman's way. not q Chink's
tho. the txo have . different mean
Ing.
-yo~ yvu-rs peddiinx again.
Knapp demanded Of him roughly
Tho Chlnk denied II Then ,h'
NVAtttH reahttl W W.
The tears were not the kind tina
moved a perspn 10 pity-whethel
they we're meant 70 or not. dom
know. hut in them. Knapp saw I
chance to get the lead that wouis
result In the discovery Of the China
mans cache. lie drew the womaI
over TO corner and started whls
psring 10 her earnestly. The China
man watched them hatefully. ii
knew the whits woman would tell.
NJ AWHILE. prowied tn
Av1 kitchen-fhere were thr~'
rooms In BiIly's npartment---fo
traces OF hidden dope-
Under n pair Of pans. found |
candle. nearly burned to the end. ]
meant nothing to me. tho. Thei
kr0y.x, f-o Had ~ yu~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-11-04

Los ASoELEs Nov. "a
Pekines. dos. said to be worth tiso
was scixrd By . constable here when
Dean chownlnx. a grocer. secured
an attachment order on \ bin for $50
aid to be due from one Of hts Gus
toners
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20

What, then, is this mistake, that
the average person afflicted with
skin disorders, makes in his effort
for relief ? And Why is il that the
error IS 50 general ?
In the first place, eczema. tetter,
scaIy eruptions and other lrrIta-
tionsl Of the skin are exceedingly
annoying, and in many cases, the
itching and burning become in
tensely terrifying. Often the VIC
tim is kept awake at night scratch
ing and rubbing the burning skin,
in an effort 70 get some relief.
Because what he sees and feels
Of his affection is on the surface,
ne is nisled into the error Of be-
Iieving that all treatment should
be directed toward the location Of
the pain and discomfort. Then, too,
because Of the intensity Of the suf-
fering. ne is willing TO try almost
anything that ne thinks will at
ford some measure Of relief. no
matter how slight.
This leads him headlong into
the mistake that is 50 general, the
one that really prolongS MS slH-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Elkton, Md, Oct. -Singorley Fire
Co, which recently purchased new
$l2r5oO fre engine, Is making arrauge-
ments to house the new apparatus, on
Saturday afternoon, October 30. with .
big parade. Chester, Wilmington, New
ark, Middletown, Dover, Smyrna, Chasa-
peako City, Oxford, Pa, Havre dc Grace
and Port DEPOSIT fire companies have
been requested TO take part. In the even
ing the young men Of the town will hold
their annual HaIlowe On parade
Several thousand persons attended the
second annual community show held At
Calvert, Tuesday, under the auspices Of
the Ninth District Farmers Club. The
exhibit Of farm and home products were
large and the show was the best held so
far this year in the county. +. f.. Olden-
burg II. b. Bedwell and Miss Schmidt Of
the Universiy Service and Miss Cosweil,
home demonstration agent for Mont
gouery county, were the judges and
awarded prizes
Mrs. Anna Reynolds, 10 years old,
widow Of John Thomas Reynolds, died
Saturday last, nj her home at Rising Sun,
after brief Illness Of pneumonia.
Marriage licenses were issued in Eikton,
yesterday, to Earl l.. Baker and Lillian
l.. Mullen Of Wilmington; Cecil r. Taylor
of Lombard and Lulu +. johnson Of
Calvert; Thomas b. Robertson Of Rising
Sun and Anna l.. Kirk Of Blue Ball, Md. /;
Henry Sharp of Chester, Pa, and Mary
Gibbs Of Bohemia Manor.
The School Improvement Association
Of the Sixth district was reorganized at
Colora, last evening Miss Hahn, the
county nurse, addressed the meeting
Elkton and Rising Sun baseball teams
will play At Eikton. Saturday, for the
championship Of Cecil county
The Misses Truitt Of Elkton are spend
inr week at Atlantic City.
DR. b. s. Parker of the government
hospital at Perry Point has been trans
ferred to Fox Hills, N T.. where he will
have barge Of new Public Healt b
Service gchospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
NEWS OF A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Whisky Runner in Motorboat Es-
capcs After Hot Chase and
Exchange of Shots.
PARALYSIS CAUSED DEATH
Plans for Inauguration of Presi-
dent Hullihan of Delaware Col
lege, Saturday, Oct. 80.
rrcm Every Evenings Correspondent.

From Every ENenlHs correspondent
Newark, Del. Oct. 20.-The inaugura-
ton of DIR. Walter Hullihen rs president
of Delaware College and the Women's s
College of Delaware, SATURDAY. of next
week. October 80, will be ore the most
elaborate affairs held at Ola Delaware
for manv years. The exercises will be held
at 20 clock October 80, to be followed by
a luncheon AT l.30 o clock in the commons
10 trustees, faculty, representatives of
other colleges. State officials and other
invited guests In view of the fact that
the capacity Of the Commons is limited,
il is requested that as far as possible
automobile parties attending the exer-
cises bring picnic lunches.
Henry b. Thompson, president of the
Board OF Trustees, viii preside and make
an address for the trustees. Rt. Rev.
Philip Cook, the new Episcopal Bishop
of Delaware, will give the invocation.
Dean Winifred J. Robinson will speak for
the Women's College; DR.. George A.
Harter for Delaware College faculty;
Secretary OF State Everett c. Johnson for
the Alumni; George B. Miller for the State
Board of Education. The exercises will
close with the inaugural address by DIR.
Hullihen.
The presidents of a number of other
colleges will attend the exercises.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
DELAWARE CITY NEWS.

Delaware City, Oct 20.-Miss Gene
Williams. daughter of Major Williams of
Fort du Pont, will undergo an operation
in Walter Reed Hospital, Washington,
ID. C., this week
Miss Laura BeIville was severely bitten
by dog yesterday. The dog was suffering
from a fit and died soon afterwards Its
head was cut off and sent to the State
Laboratory at Newark to be examined
John Holiday left Yesterday to visit
friends in Boston.
Miss Emma Derrickson of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, is spending the week
here with her brother, Herbert Der
rlckson.
Miss Nan Tregor of Wilmington and
Jack Olssohn OF Washington, ID. C., are
spending the week here with Miss Annie
Bright.
The coastwide mine planter General
Ord, with General Bullard Of New York
aboard, IS making an inspection Of the
Eastern shores. After inspecting Forts
du Pont, Delaware and Mott, the mine
planter viii leave for New York, Thurs
day.
The tug Columbia, with barges Success
and Joseph T. Pierson, loaded with cord
wood from Virginia to Philadelphia. and
barges Mary McNally and Calvert,
loaded with large timbers from Virginia,
70 be used in Pennsylvania collieries,
passed out Of the canal last night Schooner
Buster passed through yesterday for
Cambridge, Md
Captain Samuel Pedrick has been
spending a few days IN Odessa.
Mrs. John Schunder observed her ff-
tieth birthday anniversary, Sunday
The Soldiers and Civilians Social Club
VIII give dance. Friday evening, October
%. in the Service Club rooms at Fort
"a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
FEEL ALL You
NEED THIS FAMOUS
DOCTORS TONIC

Don't drag around with that eternally
dragged out feeling, day after day 1t
not right to feel that way and it's
simply Natures warning that somethin 4
is wearing down inside
The proper tonic will make q new man
of you-fll you full of enthusiasm and
energy TO accomplish success. You can
start feeling better today if you will
start taking "Mantone."
Buy it at your nearest druggist ;.
Take it according to direction and watch
yourself as you start sleeping better,
enjoying your meals more being able 10
go all day long without tiring.
Mantone is doctors prescription that
has already restored hundreds TO health
and happiness. 1t can do the same for
you. It's a reconstructive tonic and
body builder that will make new man
of you.
All good druggists sell
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
CAMDEN NOTES.

Camden, Oct 20.-John Hollenger and
Miss Lola Poor were married III Dover,
Sunday evening. They will reside on the
DIR. Cardeen Cooper farm. near town.
Edward b. Rush of Harrington was a
guest of his parents. MIR. and Mrs Daniel
NJ. Rush, Sunday.
William &. Marker has purchased q
Chevrolet car.
Mrs Marshall Derby of near Woodsidc
has been spending a few days in town.
Mr. and Mrs. {. f. Wetzel were dinner
guests, Sunday, of Mr.. and Mrs. s. 5.
Sarde
Charles du Pont Ridgely and family
motorod 10 Elkton and Chesapeake City,
Md, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Boggs of Viii
mington have been a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs John W. Evans.
John Hickman spent the weekend here
with his father. Caleb Hickman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
Skin Diseases Not
On the Surface

fering by keeping him away from
the intelligent, sensible treatment
that will get results. He endesv-
ors TO get relief from the pain and
torture by the use Of oInfnents.
lotions and other local treatment
applied to the surface Of the skin.
These remedies will prove bene-
fetal, if temporary relief IS all that
is wanted. But just as soon as
their soothing effect IS over. the
pain and suffering return with IN
creased severity.This has been the
experience Of other sufferers. and
yours viii be the same.
Skin disorders, like Other all
ments, must be treated az their
source if you want 20 be perns-
nently rid Of them. Any disease
that can cause 50 much torture and
discomfort IS deep-seated, and
comes from far below the surface
Of the skin.
The millions Of tiny drease
germs must be removed from TIE
blood, before you can expect 70
get rid Of your skin troubss, but
all Of the local treatment IN the
world viii not do this. The most
satisfactory remedy for this pur-
pose is S. S. S., the fine. old vege-
table blood remedy that has given
such splendid results in suuiar
cases.
S. S. S. acts by cleansing the
blood thoroughly and routing al
disease germs that act through the
skin. Those who want real results
should begin its use at orce.
S. S. S. IS sold by all drueg,sss.
Get q bottle today and begin a
treatment that goes right down 70
the source of the trouble and r.
moves it. For expert medical sd-
wee without cost. write all about
your case 70 Chief Medical Ad-
wiser, 288 Swift Laboratory, At
anita Ca.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
STROKE PROVED FATAL.

Seaford, Oct 20.-Mrs Martha Nor
gan, wife Of George f. Morgan of this
town, died suddenly, Monday night.
following paralytic stroke, Monday
morning, while in the act of going to her
new home, which her husband recently
purchased. She was alone at home at the
time, but Miss Lucinda Lord, a neighbor,
who went over, found her lying on the
floor unconscious. Mrs. Morgan was about
oZ years of age and was daughter of
PiIrnell Messick.
Mrs. Dolly Goodman. wife of Samuel
Goodman died suddenly, yesterday. aged
45 years. She was seized with illness q
few days ago while attending a meeting
OF the Acorn Club, of which she was q
member Mrs. Goodman. before her mar
riage. resided in Washington, D. c.. where
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
Dandruff Surely
Destroys the Hair

Girls-h you want plenty of thick
beautiful, glossy silky hair, do by all
means get nd of dandrIIf, for it viii starye
your hair and ruin it if you don't
It doesn { do much good to tn 10 brsrh
or wash it out. The only sure way TO get
rid Of dandruff is to dissolve it, then you
destroy it entirely To do this, get about
four ounces of ordinary liquid srvon;
apply it at night when retiring; use
enough to moisten the scalp and rub it in
gently with the finger tips.
BY morning most, if not all, of your
dandruf viii be gone and three or four
more apple ations will completely dissolve
and destroy every single sign and trace
of it.
You viii find, too, that all itching and
digging of the scalp viii stop, and your
hair Will look and feel hundred times
better You can get liquid aryon at any
drug store. 1t Is inexpensive and four
ounces Is all you Will need, no matter how
much dandruf you have. This simple
remedy Deyer fails.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
HOT CHASE OF WHISKY RUNNER

Georgetown, Oct. 20.-Prohibition En-
force ment Officer John Layton was in an
Office here, Monday, when a telephone
cal was received that motorboat,
III charge of James Dollinger Of New
Jersey, was distributing liquor along the
Delaware river coast. Mr.. Layton en-
powered several deputies and the posse
was speeded by auto to the MispiIlon
river.
On reaching the spot Dollinger recog-
nized the revenue officers and jumping
overheard swan TO his motorboat Lay
ton impressed another boat but Dollinger
stopped its speed with high powered
rife firing until the revenue officer was
forced 10 slow down
Finding they could not catch the boat
Layton rushed an automobile to Bowers
Beach and there hired another motor
boat in charge Of Captain Willis Carey.
After q hard race, the escaping boat was
sighted, but at the moment a heavy fog
descended over the Delaware river and
Dollinger escaped.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Delaware City, Oct. 20,-Captain and
Mrs Eugene Cullrson gave masquerade
party at their home, last evening. to an
nolnce the engagement of their daughter,
Marjorie. to William d. Holland Of
Philadelphia, Mississippi
The guests were: Mrs. Zitta Warfield,
Mrs. c. Nj Jordan, Mrs. William Hagan
and daughters, Bessie and Josephine, and
Sarah Schroeder and SISTER Rose; Ms
Harry Hall and daughter, Eleanor, MIR
and Mrs. Rose and son, Irwin, and daugh-
ter, CathaTine; Miss Evelyn Cuilisun,
Mrs Alice Bowen and son, Albert; War
ren Downs, Paul Taylor, Captain Gau,
George T. Lilly, Anthony Smith, Charles
DAVIS Coale and Lieutenant III. f. Mckee,
L. s. n.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
DELMAR CENTURY CLUB.

DeImar. Oct 20.-The program of the
New Century Club, this week, was in
charge of Mrs W S. Marvil, chairman
Of health, and was as follows:
Song by the club, 'Star Spangled Ban
nei-::" paper by Mrs. ". :. Marvil; paper
exercise by Miss Rose Freeney; piano
solo, Miss Blanche Long paper, "Food, :
Mrs. Clarence Cordray; piano duet,
Miss Louise Marvil. Miss Elizabeth
Elliott: paper, Child Hygiene" Alrs-
G. Hall Rlggin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
rUrToNw,oon SCHOOL.

The following are additional results of
the silent reading tests recently given
IN most Of the grades in the public schools
for the purpose Of determining the aecu-
racy aud rapidty of the children s reading
The results for grades 9 to ~, both lncll-
sive, already have been announced. The
results for grades to S, both inclusive,
are given here:
Third grade, standard uedian, 53:
New Castle median, 0; Highest pupil
score, Margaret Hobbs, 1875.
Fourth grade; standard median, 95;
New Castle nedian, 3; highest pupil
score. Is.
Fifth grade; standard median, 1872;
New Castle median, los; highest pupil
score, Margaret Gcbhart- 20.6.
The median score Is the score Of the
middle paper when the papers are ar
ranged in ascending or descending series
according 10 their scores, and this score
is taken as the score Of the class. For plir-
poses of school measurement, 1t has been
found that the median Is a more reliable
index 70 the efficiency OF gwen group of
pupils than the average. The average
frequently IS greatly influenced by the
work of one or several very good or very
poor pupils, while the median is the
ACHIEVEMENT OF the rnfddie pupH. ne
rather low scores made In some of the
grades, especially In the third and fourth.
are no particular reflection on pupils
teachers or the schools in general. An
analysis of every individual paper and
study of the media1s of the various
grades have led the superintendent to the
following conclusions.
l. Apparently many of our children do
not rp31 very rntlch Ottt of school
2 Many of our children have not been
taught to read with the idea of really try
ing to understand what they are reading
g. The schools should pay attention.
not only TO teach children TO read orally
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
REGISTRATION APPEALS.

Dover, Oct. 20.-Resiocnt Associate
Judge Boyce sat yesterday, in the Levy
Court room, to hear appeals from the
registration.
Charles II. Guy, colored, John T.
Marker, white; Lizzie Christian, colored,
and Salhe Smith, colored, who were chal-
lenged, were kept on, being able to comply
with the constitutional provisions for
reading and writing.
Nellie Rias, and Delsie Dickerson,
colored, were stricken off because of m
ability to read.
Ralph II. Sharp WAS stricken of, being
q convict.
Judge Boyce will sit each day the re-
mainder of the week to act on appeals.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
REPUBLICANS OPPOSE
SENATE CANDIDATE
Joshua Clayton and the Cecil Wing
Against Election of Ovington
Z. Weller.
Special Correspondence Of Every Evening

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Elkton, 1fd., Oct. 20.-Former States
Attorney Joshua Clayton, for several
years one Of the leading Republican leaders
OF Cecil county, has issued a challenge TO
oyington z. Weller, Republican can
didatc for United States Senator, as to
his fitness for the office. Mr. Clayton
asks for a debate to be held in Elkton, OF
at any other place in the State. The Cecil
Whig, the only Republican paper in the
county, Also is out against Mr.. Weller,
which helps greatly for the reelection Of
Senator John Walter Smith, the Demo
cratic candidate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
KENT DEMOCRATS AT WORK.

Dover, Oct 20.-At a meeting of the
Democratic County Executive Commit
tee, yesterday there was a large attend
ance of women and much interest mani
tested in the election. Reports showed
large registration in nearly every cleo
ton district
Meetings were arranged throughout
the county as follows: Masten's Corner,
October %; Clayton, October 81: Hart-
ley. October 26; Leipsio, October rs;
Houston, October "a; Smyrna, October
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20

DEATH OF ROBT. BLIZZARD.
Dover Qri. :

Dover Oct. 20.
Robert T. Blizzard died at the home of
his son-in-law John G. Slaughter, October
II, after several weeks illness, aged 20
years and IL months. For many years he
lived at Little Creek, engaged in the Black
smithing business, and later moved to Will
mington where he was employed with the
Electric Hose d Rubber Co.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon, with interment at Lakeside
cemetery, Dover.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Seaford Oct. 20.--Friends and relatives
of Mrs. j. II. White gave her delightful
birthday surprise party, Monday evening,
mt her home on Poplar street
The evening was enjoyably spent IN
social conversation, music and games.
Refreshments were served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
CLOSE OF CHAUTAUQUA.

Newark Oct 30-The Chautauqua
which opened last Saturday closed last
night with the presentation of the light
opera, The Mikado 1t was witnessed
BY large crowd in Wolf Hall.
Yesterday afternoon there was musical
by the Oxford company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
DONATION DAY POR
HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL

The annual donation day for the benefit
Of the Homeopathic Hospital viii be held
on Thursday, October 28 On that day
the managers Of the hospital will be at the
building to receive gifts of money, pro-
visions, preserves, dry-goods, etc They
viii be-glad to escort friends over the hos
pital At that time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
womss's Lesfse 10 Meet.

The Es~tlake Co~h Cit4zsns' IIeaos.
vii mest tomorrow nigtr ~ the sesss,~r.e
n Mrs. John A. smith, 5O5 Wet 1b,r-
setb street. Rev r. e. Pretfynao eli be
one Of the sy~Akers. The esmm,s,es vslI
have prepared n sample beIlod ad vsli
instruct The women vot1rr how 70 mall
IL properly on election day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
DEATH OF MRS. ]. F. BROONIE.

Deimar, Oct 20.-Mrs. j. Frank
Broome died, yesterday morning, follow
ing an illness of two weeks, of uremc
poisoning
She was a daughter OF the late Hon
". L. Sirman and WAS noted for her
benevolent character.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
Must be Treated at Their
Source.

The mistake that IS 50 generally
made in treating diseases Of the
skin is a very common one, but if
is also very expensive to the suf-
ferer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20

What are popuIarIy
known as skin diseases,
are not in reality skin dis
eases at all. The surface
of the skin is the seat Of
the attack, but the source
is deep-seated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20

abe and MIR. Goodman were married
about % years ago. Since that time they
have resided in Scaford. The body will
be taken to Baltimore for interment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20

Challenger 4 Son, Prescription Pbnr-
macists.--Adv.
A complete line of Eaton Crane and
Pike Go. stationery. Box paper. 35 cents
10 $1.5O Correspondence Cards, pound
paper and envelopes to match. Brit
tinghnm's Pharmacy
Cook stove for sale, in good condition.
Apply LAB East Second street ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20

Mrs Andrew Stanley Of Woodlawn has
been appointed teacher in the public
scbools at Perry Point.
Wild ducks are reported gathering On
the susquchanna fats The shooting
season opens on November l. Cunning
will be under Federal ard State policing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
NEWS OF THE DAY.
AT NEW CASTLE
Creyiitablc Showing in the Matter
Of School Enrolment, Attend
ancc and Tests.

Special Correspondence OF Evory Evening
New Castle, Oct. 20-The following
are the enrolment and attendance Stats
tics in the Public schools for the month Of
September:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20

Sell tho trash in tho cellar and the surni-
fure In the attic.