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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10
EVENING SMILE.
HAD TO c HOOSF.

The burglars wife was in the witness
box and prosecuting counsel was con
dueting o vigorous croSs-cxaminatIon.
Madam, you "a . the wife Of this man.
Yes.
"You knew he was burglar when you
married him?"
"fes."
"How did you come to contract rnatri-
monIal alliance with such man."
well, said the witness sarcasticatly,
81 was getting old and had to choose be-
tween a lawyer and burglas.
The eross-e1aminatIon ended there.
Gardener. bring me some roses.
They won't bloom until next month, sir.
"Confound the times You cant get any
thing when you want il! it!''-Lustige Blaet-
ter, Berlin.
Head of Fir1n-"Hog long do you
want to be away on your wedding trip?
Kinks (timidlyl-"Well, sir-er-what
would you saw" Head Of Firm" How
do know? haven't seen tine bride. =
Edinburgh Scotsman.
"Is Jim's wife war BRIDE" 'Well, in
wsy she Is" How do YOU meang
hey We becn nEntBnS ever slncs IDSs
were married "-Baltiulore American.
'You pride yourseh on your spellIng?'
II used to think was fair spelier But
since hearing our expert operator pro-
nounce the word, don t even know how
many RS there are IN three. Wash
ington Star.
Marriage Licenses: Harry Carr. y,
truck driver and Ida Ford. both Of ksla-
mnzoo.-kalamaz Gazette.
Miss Belle Aiken and Mr. B. Payne
were welded in Rosita, Cal, Wednesday
Macon DAILY Telegraph.
81 intend to give my guests corking
good time. Alas for the old days when
the good times were uncorking ones!'
Norfolk Nrginian-PIlot.
Goshall-'I gave an organgrinder a
dime this morning" Hemlock 'Goodv
Goshall-"But he tried to soak me two
more cents for amusement tax. x."-Youngs-
town Telegram.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10
By Walt Mason.
THE MODERN WAY.

l do as little as l can, and ask the
highest pay; that's why | am an
also ran, now that I'm bent and
gray fooled along, year after year,
at every job I'd touch; | aiways
had a deadly fear that | wound do
too much. I've heard of men who
strive to give iuli value for their
wage; such people are too good to
live, and never reach old age. Such
people live in story books, and
tracts and sacred tales, and many
years have passed, gadzooks, since
| have Saen such males
Like other independent wights who
swell the toiling throngs, I've al
ways stood up for my rights, and
whooped about my wrongs. I've
paved around in noble rage, and
she'd all kinds of brine; the rights
of those who paid my wage were no
concern OF mine. And now that l
am gray and bent l cannot find
place; employers will not pay cent;
they do not like my face. They seorn
me when in woe arrayed, with
work I'd get in touch; they We heard
| always was afraid that | would
do too much.
.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10

Harding's manager has informed him
that this is not going to be front porch
campaign and that he must get out among
the people and let them get acquainted
with the nominee whom seersses predict
will pass through deep, dark cloud of
disappointment the first part of 1lth
month
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10

A drove of porkers on their way from
the pen to the shambles stampeded in
the street day or two ago and in their
mad dash rushed into 'movie palace"
without invitations or tickets, which
goes to show that pigs is still pigs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10
Bohemia Bridge Reopened.

Elkton, Md. July 10.-The Bohemia
river bridge. which has been closed to
travel for over a week, has been repaired
and was reopened to travel on Monday
last.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10
lyman for Attorney Gener.i.

William r. Lyman n mentioned .r
connection with the Dcmocrafir norr
nation for attorneyReuerai
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10

81 intend to give my guests corking
good time. Alas for the old days when
the good times were uncorking oneS'
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10

Goshall--'I gave an organgrinder
dime this morning" Henlock- Goodv'
Goshall-"But he tried to soak me two
more cents for amusement tax. ax."-Youngs-
town Telegram.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10
RIPPLING RHYMES.

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-10

Gardener. bring me some roses.
They won't bloom until ne1t month, sir.
"Cunfound the times You can { get any
thing when you want it!'-Lustige Blaet-
ter, Berlin.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
HYDROAIRPLANE and
PASSENGERS SAFE

HAVANA Nov. 19.-Fears that
he hydroaitplane Santa Maria.
which left Key West at 430 o'clock
Yesterday afternoon for this city,
Had been lost, were dispelled early
pday when reports were received
hat the machine had landed at San
"a Cruz, a small port Is miles from
here. The captain, pilot and me-
thanic and six passengers carried
BY the plane were reported safe.
! The trip from Key West to Ha-
cana can usually be made by air.
plane in 80 minutes, and when the
machine failed to arrive, there was
some uneasiness here. 1t devel-
1ped, however that the pilot of the
machine found the sea off the har-
Dor of Havana too rough, and made
Tor Santa Cruz, the ~harbor of which
Is landlocked Wire communication
between Havana and Santa Cruz was
interrupted during the early hours of
asst night, and this prevented an
Early report of the machines arrival
hare
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
lew AUTO LAWS
TO Be PROPOSED
knoxville Club Takes Initiative
in Drive on Leg
islature~ q

h Especial to The News Scimitar.)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Nov ia
trograh Of proposed automobile leg
lation will be PREPARED at a meeting
n the Knoxville Automobile club
Here next Tuesday night, to be at
fended by members of the state high
Fay commission, according to an
bouncement by T. S. Mckinney, pres
&dent.
Suggestions have been offered by
automobile clubs throughout Tennes-
Zee for the purpose of having bills
&rawn for introduction in the next
general assembly,
Some of the legislation which has
been proposed Includes the follow
ing: That all of the money realized
by the mill tax, by the auto tax and
Derived from, the inspection fee on
gasoline, should go into the hands
'Df the state highway commission, to
be used by it, without restriction, for
the construction of state highways;
bnly one tax imposed within the state
pn automobiles. that the present
6tate tax of so cents for registering
h car by the county, court clerk be re-
huced because of 1t being excessive;
appeal of the 6asoline inspection tax;
favorng a written bill of sale exc
ented or the. sale. or transfer of a
BAR; daily report to police headquar-
ters by second hand tire and junk
Dealers; reduction in the fee on cleo
trio automobiles; prohibiting imita-
lions If railroad crossing warnings
exceptfat such crossings; legislation
for uniform right of way and speed
limit; laws to prevent taking of auto
mobiles by joy riders; providing all
autos shall carry lights at night; and
regulations to control the size and
weight of vehicles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
Condemned Negro
Attacks Guard In
Little Rock Jail

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Nov. 19--
Charles Cooper. negro, Sentenced to
be electroeuted today, who early this
week caused en- examination to be
made as to his mental condition by
his rRIsai of food, Wednesday night
attempted to kill his guard with a
piece of pipe. it became known
Thursday morning.
Soon after Cooper vas pronounced
sane by physicians he broke his hum
ger strike, and Wednesday night
when guard entered the death cell
with his supper the negro attacked
him with a piece of pipe torn from
the plumbing. The guard used his
revolver as a club and by striking
the negro's, fingers caused him to
drop the pipe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
SAYS NEGROES OPPRESSED

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Nov. 10
DR.. Lewis 3. Moore, of Atlanta, Ga,
former dean of Howard university
at Washington. speaking before the
American Missionary association,
declared the lessons of the world war
have caused restlessness among the
negroes, as well as other oppressed
races of the world" which call for
immediate reimbursement of status;
that those races are demanding the
right of opportunity to develop their
own abilities for advancement. 1t
was emphasized that the negro race
is not seeking social equality.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
WOMAN Is FINED FOR
DRY LAW VIOLATION

{ PADUCAH, KY, Nov. 1s.ZNThe
first woman to be fined in federal
court here for violation Of the pro-
hibition act was Mrs. Emma Overton.
who entered plea of guilty to the
charge. She was fined in the amount
of $3.50.
Thomas Jalmenro, who was con-
victed of violating the Mann act, was
sentenced to a year and day in the
federal prison in Atlanta. Ga. He
was sent to Atlanta accompanied by
Deputy United States Marshal r. w.
Kimbell.
The November term Of federal
court was formally adjourned and
Judge Walter Evans has returned to
Louisville.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
Cars Collect Gifts =
For All Inmates OF
Mississippi Homes

Especial to The News Scinitar.)
JACKSON, Miss, Nov Especial
cars are now being operated over the
principal railway lines in the state to
collect Thanksgiving offerings for
the Mississippi Methodist orphanage,
the Mississippi Baptist orphanage
and the Old Ladies' home, located in
this city.
The railroads are furnishing the
cars free of charge, and the dona-
tions will be brought to jackson
without expense to the three institu-
tions. 1t is expected that several
carloads will be received.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
SEEK tax RELIEF.

PITTSBURGH. Nov. 19.--That a
determined effort will be made by
the National Association Of Real
Estate, boards to induce congress TO
exempt the income on mortgages
from the operation of the income tax.
was indicated here by r. j. Kelly,
Jr., president of the Pittsburgh Real
Estate board, and chairman OF the
national organization. The object,
Mr.. Kelly added was TO stimulate
building construction and relieve
housing conditions,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
Coal Discovered
On Europa Farm,

Especial to The News Scimitar.l
EUPORA, Miss, Nov 19.-The
discovery of coal in unlimited guam
tity on the farm of II. C. Bingham.
two miles west ofNtown, promises to
relieve the coal shortage somewhat
in this city.
The coal that has, been mined so
far seems to be of inferior quality,
but burRs well mixed with wood
Several families have got in enough
to last them during the winter, but
others refuse to try it.
Two cars of coal arrived recently
in time to prevent distress during
the recent cold snap.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
IN AIgslE Slw

+
PARAGOrLD, Ark. T. Marlborough
and Mrs. Grace Wright were married
at the home of Rev. G.. r. Tyler, the
Rev. Tyler performing the ceremony.
PARAGOULD, Ark.-E. b. Bone and
Miss Laura Faulkner, OF this city, were
married at the home of Joe Faulkner
Revi f. NJ. Emmons performing the
ceremony.
BROOKHAVEN, Miss.-Jack Hardy,
of this city, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Hardy and grandson of Hon. K. w
McNair, Of this city, was married at
Biloxi to Miss Olive Lott, of Virgins,
q Whitworth student of the session OF
t917-191S.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.-EriendShav
received announcements of the mar
lfage of Miss Rena Murchison, or St
Louis. formerly Of Fayetteville, to Tom
Buckner Cornish. also of st, Louis.
NEW ALBANY, Mission Wednes-
day afternoon a beautiful home we'd
ding was solemnized at the residence OF
MT. and Mrs. T. i. Grace, joining in
holy bonds of wedlock their eldest
Mary and Robert Boyd Pick
ems
HUNTINGDON Tenn.-Albert =.
Coleman and Miss Lizzie Lee Younger,
district. are married. the ceremony be-
ing said by Rev. ]. G.. Cooper, near
Union academy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
GEDDES TALKS OUT.

NEW YORK, Nov 19,--Only two
courses-co- operation with it's fell
lows in maintaining peace, or isola-
ton and the resultant drift toward
war--present themselves
to each nation in the world, Sir
Auckland Geddes, British ambassa-
dor, declared in an address before
the chamber of commerce of the
state of New York. a t.ts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-19
XI1eGDead VIZ

BATESVILLE, Ark.--H. II. Luckett,
q prominent citizen of this city, died
at his home in this city. The deceased
leaves a wife and four children.
BENTONVILLE. rk.-Friends here
have been informed of the death of the
Key, ]. L: Fulbright at his home at
Houston, Tex. The Rev. Mr., Fulbright
was former pastor of the Bentonville
Baptist church.
BENTONVILLE, Ark.-Mrs. Tom
Jackson died at Little Rock hospital.
MRS: jackson Is survived by her hus-
SAREPTA, Miss.-Mrs. NJ. A. Powell
wife OF Dr.NA. NJ. Powell, died at her
home near here. ~ ''oi
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-22
Son Father Kidnapped
Back With His Mother
After g. Year Search

way to attend Ursuline Academy.
He was taken to Newark, N. j.. where
he was found by the detectives and
restored to his mother. Mrs. Teresa
McSorley. Of 2767 Marion avenue. the
Bronx.
Shortly after The boys disappear
ance the mother received information
by telephone that he was with his
father. She Immediately went to the
Bronx Detective Bureau and reported
he matter to Acting Captain Wines.
Later. on advice OF friends, she
.ent to District Attorney Martins
office. Investigation by members of
the stan led TO many clues in differ
ent States.
Several days ago Mr.. Martin re-
ceived information that caused him
to send detectives to New Jersey, and
upon searching the public school lists
they came to the name of Arthur
McSorley. address, ON Clifton avenue.
Mrs. McSorley was notified and Joined
the detectives in Newark. They went
to the Sumner avenue school and
say Arthur arrive with his books.
There was an affectionate reunion be-
tween mother and son and the two
returned to the Bronx, going to the
home OF Mrs. McSorley's sister, Mrs.
Margaret Sause, at 400 East Two
Hundred and Sixth street.
AT last 1 can be happy again said
Mrs hcSorley. Ever since Arthur
was taken away from me have never
been happy. / made UP my mind that
would never rest until / had him
back again, and through the aid rem
dered me by Mr.. Martin / have my
darling boy back again, never to leave
my sight until he is able to take
care Of himself.
Although I had been separated
from my husband Arthur for nearly
two years prior to my boys disap-
pearance, / never dreamed that he
would take him away.
After my husband had made two
unsuccessful attempts TO divorce me
in Reno he evidently decided he would
have an easier time getting the de-
cree by taking the boy away from
me and breaking me down, but he
has failed in that purpose"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-22
MIRROR BETRAYED
GAY HUBBY TO WIFE
Woman Seeks Divorce Claiming
Vision In Glass Was Husband
and Lady Friend.

NEW YORK. Oct 22.--Aiieging that
by a chance glance In a mirror while
dining at a coney Island hotel. Au-
gust n last. she saw her husband,
Frank Lloyd Parks, enter with an
other woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Parks,
Brooklyn, brought suit for divorce
yesterday before Supreme Court JUS
tice Callahan OF that bofough.
At the time, Mrs Parks testified.
she was accompanied by two old
friends. Christine Mulet end George
III. Smith. both OF Philadelphia. When
Parks with his woman companion
left the hotel In tssicsb. Mrs.
Parks and her friends followed
Evidence was submitted to show
that Parks drove directly to Brook.
Ign hotel, where he and the womsi
registered as Mr.. and Mrs. Sweeney.
II is asserted that they were later
found In a room.
Parks made no defense and decision
was reserved. The Parks were mar
ried In August. 1912.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-22
PAYS OUT S12,5OO
TO HUSH DIVORCE
Wealthy Chicagoan Boasts OF
Brides TO Protect His
Accused Wife.

CHICAGO. Oct. ga "nSing" scan
dal. which will lead TO a grand jury
investigation OF the Circuit clerk 4
oniee. came TO light today through
the disappearance OF nles In the dl-
vorce case OF Kenneth X. Douglas
wealthy president of the Exhibitors
Supply Company OF Indianapolis
against Ruby Brown Douglas. The
niles have been missing since Sep
TENDER "a. Douglas obtained di'
vorce September "a by Judge Rush :
decree. He gave TO Mrs. Douglas
100000 alimony. He also agreed 10
pay her expenses on trip TO Eu-
rope. Mrs. Douglas left for Europe
few days ago and Mr.. Douglas
has abandoned his suite at the Con-
gress Hotel.
Before leaving Chicago Douglas
said to one :of his close friends
Nothing will ever be printed In any
OF the Chicago newspapers about my
divorce. have paid Sl2.5o0 to sup
press the records. i have done this
TO protect Mrs. Douglas. There 10 no
one from the judge down who VIII
give any information"
The charges were brought by Doug
las on September 10 and the papers
were fled by. Samuel X. Markham.
The case was listed neither In the
regular way in the general index In
the Circuit Court Clerks office, nor
in a special index. 1t WAS tucked
away In an inconspicuous entry In
the chancery book, which IL not open
to the public unless specially called
for.
The case was first scheduled for
trial before Judge Baldwin, but II
was transferred to Judge Rush's
calendar on the request OF Markham.
who waited on Judge Baldwin accom-
panied by a politician.
The divorce was granted the same
day, but no record OF any court &C
ton was entered in the records OF
the Circuit Court clerk nor was any
certificate OF evidence filed. On the
other hand. all the records of the
case were withheld from the files.
When Mrs. Douglas stepped from q
train. returning from q visit to New
York last month. she was met by Mr..
Douglas and detectives, who handed
her into a taxicab and took her ia
the Hotel sherman. where she was
told of the accusations. At first she
denied them. but when she was con-
fronted with dispositions she tainted
and said she would be willing to let
her husband have a divorce IL the
case could be kept out of the news
papers.
Mr.. Douglas promised he would dc
all he could to shield her name from
publicity.
I'm not going to be merciless,
he said. I'm going to treat you bet
ter than / believe you would treat
me under similar circumstances.
will give you 100000 and pay your
expenses to Europe. You can tell
your friends that you are going to
Europe for a long time. This will
explain our separation"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-22
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE
and REST OF COUNTY

ROCKVILLE. Md. Oct. 22.-Ac-
cording TO the reports submitted "a
the supervisors OF elections, the reg
istration books OF the county now
bear the names OF 1917 qualified
voters, of which 6.57S are white
males, 5sss white females, 2.l0;
colored males and lao colored fe
males. The books show about 1906
more affiliated Democrats than at
filisted Republicans and about 66t
who are not affiliated with any
party.
Because OF the large increase In
the number of voters, due to the
enfranchisement OF the women. the
supervisors have arranged to provide
an additional polling place in each
OF the following districts and pre-
cincts: Laytonsville, Clarksburg. first
precinct Of Rockville; Colesyille. first
precinct Of Bethesda; GAINESVILLE. and
the fourth precinct OF Wheaton.
A license has been issued for the
marriage OF Miss Ruth M. Lucas and
Maces A. Colbert, of Washington.
Judge Edward c. Peter has drawn
the following to serve as Jurors al
the November term of the circuit
court, which begins here Monday
November 8:
Charles T.. Higgins. Henry Y. Fulks
William s. Magruder. George C.
Pearre. Somerset T. Williams. Ernest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-22
A New Principle in
Complexion Treatment

Most creams are injurious when used
habituslly. They clog the pores and
eventually form a permanent. soggy, stiff
ling MIN which interferes with elirninativs
action and makes the skin sickiy and pssty.
There Is an application-mercolized wax
which acts upon an entirely different prin-
ciple. while perfectly harmless, II has the
peculiar property of removing by aosorp-
ton the dead and half-dead particles of
scarf-skin. as well as unhealthy matter in
the pores Thus IL taxes away from In
stead OF adding TO the complexion. differing
in this respect from cosmetics. The result
is a perfectly natural and healthy yosing
com plexion. Nercolized wax, procurabls
at any drug store Zone ounce is sufficiently.
Is applied ct night like cold cream and
washed on in the morning.
The correct principle in the treatment Of
wrinkles is to tighten the skin, which nat
urslly irons out the lines. face bath.
remarkably effective in this direction. may
be made by dissolving an ounce OF pow
dered aaxolte In . half-pint witch hazel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-22

King. Jesse @. Myerly, Charles M.
Williams. Maurice M. Mossburg. Jo-
seph r. Ailnutt. Edmund A. Gloyd,
Lewis q. Johnson, Amos w. Magruder.
william y. Ward. Frank Wilson. John
w. Benson. william A. Bean, Maurice
Bready. Isaac X. Burton, Alfred M.
carp, Lucisn Walters, James Beali.
John A. Hall, Charles S. Schaener.
John N. Perry, Edward j. Murphy.
William w. Moore, Charles II. Ben
son, Arthur w. Brown. David r.
Gland. James T. Rolf. James A. War
field. william c. Crawford, Samuel
II. Plummer, John L. Ball. William
A. Ricketts,. Thomas e. Bissett, David
II. Hershey. Edward NJ. HORNE. Thorn
as f. Darne, James ID. Young, Brad
ley T. King, Nathan Il. Sheckels,
James #. Atwood. Edgar II. Ray,
stanzy Brown. George N. Wolfe and
Edward d. Beall.
Mrs. Minnie Cornelia Hoskinson, of
Gaithersburg. this county, has filed
suit in the circuit court here for a
limited divorce from William T. Hos
kinson, also of Gaithersburg. She
asks for custody of the two children
and for alfmony and counsel fees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-22
BALLOONS TO RACE
FOR WORLD TROPHY
International Contest for James
, Gordon Bennett Prize
Starts Tomorrow.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Oct. zs-
Seven giant mushrooms have reared
their heads on the Balloon neld here
today. and tomorrow they will take
the form OF huge spherical balloons
and drift away In the James Gordon
Bennett international balloon trophy
race.
All preparations for the start Of
the balloon classic OF the world have
been made. and tomorrow the last
few feet OF gas will be crowded into
the envelopes. the baskets attacho.
and the signals TO cut loose given.
The BALLOONS viii be sent away at
few minute Intervals. beginning at 8
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. and the
pilots expect, with the aid OF favor
ing air currents. TO drift northward
across the country and clearing the
Great Lakes to touch earth again
we'll across the Canadian boundary.
The United States has three entries.
the Goodyear III, piIoted by Ralph
Epson, present holder OF the interna-
don cup; the Kansas City III, piloted
by ii. Il. Honeywell. and an army
balloon piloted by Lieut.. Richard r..
Thompson.
Capt. Louis Hirschsuer and an as
sistant, Leo Nathan. will represent
France in a standard. army balloon
modified for the race. having 200
cubic metres capacity: The Belgica
representing Belgium. will be piloted
by Lieut.. Ernest Denuyter. Italy has
two entries. the Audents. piloted by
Major Chevslier Joseph Vale, and
the Trimupale vi, piloted by Major
Hugo Madori.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-10-22
For Corns
Little or
Big Use
"Gets-It"
Stops Corn Pain Instantly and
Removes Them Completely,

whether your pet" is on the top
or between the toes. no matter how
three drops OF Gets IL" viii lift you
riPhs out Of your misery.