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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
Guest Night at New Century Club.

The guest night entertainment at the
New Century Club this evening promises
to be in line with the other splendid en-
tertainments arranged by the entertain
ment committee Of the club, Mrs. G. o.
Purdy, chairman Nena Fales Peck is
reported to be one of the most novel and
interesting entertainers of the stage.
She Will give tonight an impersonation OF
Italian opera; girl singing for the first
time at a pupils concert some Negro
songs. a monologue, comic opera, vaude-
vile an oratorio. the cemrcle choir, and
fugue for the organ without the organ
Miss Brad 7eld who will play, is always
heard with delight and the auditorium of
the club will probably be filed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20

establishment of hatchery at the head
waters Of the Delaware. This has been
advocated for some years, but has never
been finally acted upon favorably.
The entire problem of the fishing on the
Delaware SINNERS down to the fact that u
is not thet the fishermen have caught all
the fish, but that other factors are serious
IL entering into the disappearance Of all
fish, as we'll as shad from the Delaware;
and IL is these factors that need remedial
action TO prevent the giving up of the
fishing industry on the Delaware river.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
AT TRINITY CHURCH.

Services in Trinity p f. Church,
Delaware avenue, and Adams street,
tommorrow and for the following week
will be as follows:
HOLY Communion, 730; Sunday school,
$50: Litany, Holy Communion and
sermon, IL; evening prayer and sermon,
7.45. Rev f. NJ kirkus VIII preach both
morning and evening
Tuesday there will be evening prayer
and address, at 4.30; Wednesday, Holy
Communion, 9; evening prayer and ser
mon, 745; Thursday. evening prayer and
reading. 4 30: Friday, htany and address,
4.3O Rt. Rev John n. Mccormick,
d. D.. Bishop of Western Michigan, will
be the preacher Wednesday evening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
OBITUARY.
LINwooD NJ. SIMPLER.

Linwood NJ Simpler aged 40 years,
died yesterday evening at his home, 1918
Market street, of heart disease. Mr.
simpler was native of Lewes, but has
been in business in this city for about FIVE
wears. being the proprietor of garage at
Twelfth and Orange streets. He Is survlv-
ed by a son, Milton L. Simpler.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend funeral services at his late home
Monday morning at S. Interment will
take place at Lewes Tuesday morning
on the arrival OF the train leaving VIII
mington at S. 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
CORRESPONDENCE.

From letter written Is by young lad
from Iowa, boy not yet in ms teens, We
quote the following: "a boy friend tired
to induce me the other day TO trap with
him, and / had almost consented to m
vest a dollar in trap when ] saw the
article in Our Dumb Animals on the
curelty OF trapping, and, al the same
time. discovered the blank which said my
subscription was due. ! took my dollar
and am sending to you for another year
of the magazine"
These letters from boys and girls are
among the most interesting features OF
our cosrespondenoe.-O Dumb Animals.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
LIBERTY BOND QUOTATIONS..

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
New York, March 20-Final prices
today were: 312's 300; first As 90.40;
second As S9lO; first a. 90.7S; second
AS S940; third Az 92.4S; fourth
AIS S9.68; Victory 3}4's 97.52; Victory
434's $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
Postal Telegraph Moved.

The Postal Telegraph Co. has moved
its main office from IA Shipley street TO
first floor and basement of the new Casey
Building, at the northwest corner OF
Eighth and Shipley streets. The force
consists of about twelve men and women,
who will be comfortably housed in the new
place. Fixtures are being installed. e.
b. Young, formerly of the main Office in
Philadelphia, Is in charge
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
RAID ALLEGED DOPE SELLERS.
Four Rounded Up by Police in House on
Lord Street.

Lord Street.
The case of Rose Wren, Negress, on two
charges of selling a narcotic drug, was
continued until next Wednesday by
Deputy Judge Finger in Municipal Court
today. and she was held in $500 bail on
each charge.
Harry Mccain. celored, charged with
furnishing a narcotic drug, was held IN
$500 bail Archie Williams and Thomas
Washington, Negroes, were ordered held
in $500 bail as witnesses.
The four weIe caught in raid on an
alleged dope" house at 407 Lord street,
Yesterday afternoon. The raid was con-
Quoted by Police Sergeant Fox, and
Patrolmen McGranary and Leech.
Philip l.. Garrett represents Rose Wren
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
GOVERNMENT Rack TO BERL N

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Stuttgart, March 2o.--The entire
Ebert government including Minister
Of Defense Noske will leave for Berlin
tonight on special train. General Won
Seecht, in command at Berlin has sent a
wireless massage saying that every ting
is quiet in the capital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
BANK RESERVES DECREASED.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York, March 20.-The actua
condition of clearing house banks and trust
companies for the week shows that the
reserve held is $7,975,0oo below legal
requirements. This Is decrease If S37.
OI5, ,420 from last week,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
QUITS RANKS OF ROYALTY.
Former Arehduchess Renounces Member
ship in House of Hapsburg.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY hssocIatcd Pross 20 Evtfy FFsnfnp
Vienna, March 20.-Foru1cr Arch
Dschess Marie Valerie, grand daughter
of the late En- per ,r Francis Joseph has
renounced her m ;rnbcrship in the House
Of Hapsburp and has given up all prerogs-
tiycs sppertaining to her former position.
She did this in order that she might be-
conc a citizen of the Austrian republic.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
BIGGE ST wARsHTP LAUNCHED.
Superdreadnaught Maryland Makes He'
Debut at AnnopoIis.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Newport News, Va, March 20. The
supcrdrcadnaught Maryland, designed az
the most powerful battleship IN the world.
was launched here today with Mrs IL.
Brooke Ice, wife Of the controller Of
Maryland ~ sponsor.
Secretary Daniels, Governor Richie OF
Maryland, and a number Of other naval
officials and state officers attended the
launching which was she first public one
held here since the United States entered
the war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
THIRTY ACCIDENTS IN A WEEK.

In the week ending March Is. there
were 80 accidents 10 the State which is an
increase over the week previous. Twenty
one were in Wilmington Nest were due
to automobile and industrial accidents
The total of accidents is as follows: q.
Ont
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

IOST-Psir Of fur liued gloves. sctv~nc
streets. Phone S031 J,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-20

Lost something? Try a classified sd-
vertisement ia Every Evening -Adv,
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26

'Ycs-you; don't Seem yet to see
where you belong in this veritable his
toire." returned Billy, looking about
for an ash tray, but driving at his
point-'T don't see what part you plny
In 1t at ala Granted that the tia-
monds belong to the Emperor william
now. then. what are you doing with
them?''
1T" again he looked at me. 'T am
trying to find zem for re Emperor VIII
liam"
''All right. But what are you doing
with them-ln American" Billy's tone
was severe. "That Is what you have
10 answer"
Billy looked the man straight in the
eyes. defiantly, and I thought, for just
the fraction of a second, that he
quailed under the boyish honest stare.
''Yes, sir.r continued Bay, as mon
sieur did not Immediately reply.
there's quite + gap between the en-
peror's owning them and your having
them. Very possibly l am lacking in
Imagination. but to be quite frank,
can't see the connection"
"Ah, madame, what more can I say?
am at your mercy" and he held out
his manacled hands.
hardened under Billy's lock at me
and replied coolly: "I think you'd bet
ter tell us how you came by the dia-
monds. can't see the precise connec-
ton between the Emperor William and
yourself"
Monsieur appeared to choke back a
number of emotions ana then de-
claimed. Madame must pardon me.
but zoze-are secrets-of statei'
He did it really magnificently-al-
together the great man, the confidant
of kings. and that-on top OF the rest
convinced me of his sincerity. Be-
fore 1 could reply. Billy pulled my
sleeve and demanded: "where's an
ash trayf-Pm getting this stun ali
over your best rug. Get me plate or
something out of the Kitchen" and
with his eyes he said: Leave this
man to me for a minute, will you?"
stepped into the kitchen and heard
Billy say to monsieur in a low voice !:
II see don't need to point out to you
the position you're placing yourself in
by refusing an explanation as to how
you came to have those diamonds in
your possession. There's only one
thing left for me to think"
He paused and I thought, Heavens
Is he going to accuse monseur?" And
he did.
"YOU STOLE THEM"
was rooted to the floor. The reply
came like a shot-"Monsieuri !" and De
Ravenol leaped to his feet. The two
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26

boot on Africa and her hand on Cam
ada but she have not touch ze Latin
nations-she owns not Mexico-she
controls not yet re some-day Panama
canal. Zere we have great strategic
point for future development Eat Eng
land have not got hoic Of In Mexico.
zen, ze Emperor William sees some
bright future for ze fazerland.
Now re madame president of Mex
leo rs young; she have great beauty
and she rule her venerable husband
wis zat beauty-as have women at all
times. SO once she have hear re le-
gend of re seven blood-red diamonds
Above all ozzer sings in re world she
desire zoze diamonds and she have
communicate her wish to der kaiser
and he have seen in her wish some
way to his own for re fazerland
''To zis end he have arrange treaty
wis Mexico which make Mexico n Sis
ter state of re great German alliance
he have In mind. To zis end, also. ha
have commissioned me-"
The rest Of what monsieur said just
then was lost on me, for there had
swooped on me a lightning stroke of
understanding-the whole nefarious
scheme OF Germany and the emperor
lay bare to my inner eye. Mexico-the
Panama canal-these were the stra-
tegic points of world conquest such
as history had never witnessed. Ger
many in possession of Mexico, with
half million troops massed on oar
border-why. she could filppantly tread
on the lions tail any day and go to
war and say to us: "Help England
and lose Texas. Arizona. New Mexico
and California" With half n million
troops in Mexico. Germany could
spank us into almost anythingl
And Mexico, with her almost un-
touched resources with her hot-blood-
ed troops under German discipline for
twenty years-for ten-for fivei
But l could stop 1T For the lever
that was to set the scheme in motion
was thumb-tacked to the bottom of my
sideboard drawer-the seven blood-red
diamonds
Monsieur's voice had reached stop.
My resolve was taken.
"Neverr was the one impassioned
word uttered.
Billy echoed it--"Neverr' His
thoughts had flown with mine and had
seen the impending calamity which we
two, out of the world, could now pre-
vent. Then, drawing himself to his
full height, he gave forth our ultima
tum to the nation at large: You just
go back and tell your Emperor Will
liam that he can never have Mexico or
| the Panama canal"
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26

QUITS for outing. or general sports
~ wear have never been as much In
demand as they have been by south
ern tourists this year. We need
new name by which to describe these
very smart clothes that retain flavor
of sport attire, even when they are
made of rich materials. "Pastlme
clothes" has been offered and comes
more close to fitting their character
than any other term suggested. No
matter how handsome these pastlme
clothes they must continue to remain
Informal. They are here to stay. for
they are very becoming, they succeed
in shaving or years In the appear
ance of older women-and everyone
wears them.
The sweater, the sweater coat, and
specially designed millinery play most
important roles In pastime clothes, but
one may be outfitted In this sport
wear and leave sweater out of the
reckoning, for there are substitutes
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26


men had given and taken mortal blow
for monsieur. in his single word, had
returned as good as he got and they
now measured each other.
Billy broke the silence and recalled
me with: "Say-where's that ash
tray?"
The scarlet that had leaped to mon
sieur's cheeks faded as l entered the
room. He stood. He lowered. Yet he
spoke with humility.
ut is not as De Ravenol I explain
how 1t is am seeking re diamonds zat
belong to re Emperor William-it is as
re emperor's messenger to re court of
Mexico. And yet-it is as plain De
Ravenol-ze fazer of Claire whom you
know-zat 1 implore you to keep my
confidence zat l give you now at re
peril of my life"
He paused, and we both felt con-
strained TO assure him we would keep
his confidence, and he proceeded.
II have undertook zis secret mission
for which re emperor have select me
from all his friends-as he have select
me. may call myself his friend-and
have dedicate myself to 1t wis all my
zeal.
"Since Napoleon ]. Europe has seen
no like der Kaiser Wilhelm-he is war
rior and conqueror in his heart, even
as zey were-we have now re concert
of powers zat prevent to one man to
own re whole of Europe any more.
"And re emperor looks ahead for re
future of his people and he say: How
do zey be fed in hundred years? Ze
fields of all re fazerland-ze science of
all re fazerlands will not do 1t. But
wis money. my people may buy zeir
food as zey will-beef and wheat from
re whole world. Wis industry-manu-
factures-commerce have ze
money. But zat our commerce does us
some valuable good. we must make
some alliances for zis purpose. Eng
land have set her seal on India. her
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
CHAPTER XIII.
Monsieur AppeaIs to Me.


The effect of our words on monsieur
was the last thing we could have fore
seen. He had been standing all this
while. He sank heavily into his chair,
buried his face In his hands-and
weptl Billy raised dlsgusted eyes to
the ceiling, inviting 1t to come down
with a noise and end the unpleasing
spectacle of man crying tears on a
rug. Then catching my commiserating
eye, Billy communicated his ideas on
the ubject with little sneer of his
lip ID little shrug of his shoulder.
The next instant, he had seized me by
the arm and pulled me along the hall
whispering: while he's on the weep
we can talk" and he thrust me inside
the bedroom door, himself remaining
on the sill with an eye to the dining
room.
Monsieur continued to weep-pos-
sibly he thought we'd left him out of
consideration for his emotion.
"Say-this is the very deuce of
hole" Billy began In rapid whisper,
''the very devil of hole. What we
must do Is to go to Washington to-
morrow"
But, Billy"
well. tonight. then--we can catch
the midnight train and be there the
first thing In the morning"
II won't. At least, not now. Do
please listen. i won't do anything till
I've seen Mrs. Delario-"
"What the good of wasting time see
ing herr" he interrupted. Here's a
case where hours count-minutes-
seconds. for all we know. How'll she
help. anyway"
That's not the question. She en-
trusted them to me-so she's the one
to take them back to first-and then
If she says"
"Oh. you know what she'll say" he
argued. Women are always that
way-don't want any trouble. Now.
you take the bull by the horns-go to
Washington tonight"
mo. I'm responsible to her."
"How can you be-when she only
found them where the girl must have
put themi He'll confess that, too,
when he gets over his weeps."
"Oh, well, since you've got 'em,
suppose you'll do as you like for all of
my advice" Billy said glumly, stuffing
his hands in his pockets. But If
you'll take my advice, you'll not waste
time over anything-it's too serious"
(rO BE CONTINUED)
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26

for 1t. Wide scarfs and capes OF
angora and coats of this and other ma
terials are among them. A clever
sport costume. shown In the picture
above. includes o skirt of cross-bar silk
worn with u plain blouse and velvet
coat-lIned with silk like the skirt.
Black and dark blue are the colors
liked for these coats. Dark blue cloth
coats with plain white skirts, find
good many admirers among women
who borrow this crisp combination
from the men who wear. with one
accord, dark blue coats with white
trousers In their outing suits.
The second suit pictured demon
strates that very handsome fabrics are
used with fine Judgment in outing
clothes. A heavy white SILK woven in
the effect of corduroy makes the coat
and skirt with n creepy silk In n light
color, figured with white, used in col
lar. cuffs, sash, and n wide band on
the skirt.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26

" HE pursuit of suits, which has
Il been going merrily on for the past
two weeks at a snappy pace has reveal
cd ;nslS daring novelties to shoppers.
Ine younger women like these new
things that answer their demand for
something different" and they are
TO be recommended when circum-
stances allow two or more suits in the
spring outfit. But IL only one is to
be bought 1t is usually best to select
It In conservative rather than unusu-
al style and rely upon accessories
to add the spice of novelty to It. How
ever. suits with fancy vests. like those
Of last spring. are well represented in
this seasons displays; the young wom-
an, who owns one may furnish 1t with
u new vest In this springs mode and
indulge her vagrant fancy when she
buys new suit
One of these suits furnished with a
handsome vest Is shown here. It's
important feature is this vest of black
satin with applique of silver ribbon
md silver embroidery. The vest has
narrow yoke at the top and upturned
facing at the bottom OF black satin (;
the narrow girdle is made of II and
finished with pendant silver flowers.
A vest of this kind works a transfor-
nation in a plain suit and the same
coat may have variety of vests Of
different character.
The oddly of the other suit is Its
appealing feature. 1t Is far cry
from this coat to the pannlere dress,
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
Furs and Feathers.

From the dawn of human history
furs and feathers have been used to
satisfy our taste and need for cloth
ing and adornment. Our most primi-
tive ancestors were connosseurs in
the plumage of birds and the pelts of
animals and admired them for their
possibilities In furnishing himself and
his family with raiment and adorn-
ment, and so do we.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
(u& &m.eA
Spring Hat Comments

Leather Is popular In many of the
new hats--leather crowns. leather
brims. and. even more frequently.
leather trimmings. Satin hats with
straw facings or straw crowns or
brims are in higher favor than the
all-satIn hats Most OF the straws this
season will be fine, and some OF them
absolutely unstiffened. All hats show
an inclination to rise at the CENTER
front. whether in crown. brim or trim
ming.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26
Keen out the MoIsture.

A very effective agent for moisture
prOofing wood has been found In an
aluminium leaf coating. This coating
practically insulares the wood against
any change In atmospheric conditions.
and is particularly valuable for use
where accurate form and balance must
be maintained, as would be necessary
In an sirplane propeller.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26

but the pannIere is Its inspira-
ton nevertheless. Soutache braid.
sewed on edge In a simple pattern.
makes border that finishes all the
edges Of the coat and the sleeves. It
Is also put on in three motifs at each
side. The very narrow belt of cloth,
like the suit. goes once and half
times around the waist and the square
buttons that finish the collar and
fasten the coat add their part to Its
pleasing eccentricIties.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-03-26

Trimming for. Waisteoat-
A black satin waistcoat of a navy
blue suit was trimmed with Bulgarian
embroidery.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-10-13

yide ~ law for the issue and sale %
the bonds Of the state in such amount
90 may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of section of this arti-
Gle, provided, however, that the
amount OF bonds which may be IL
sued In any one calendar year shall
not exceed. In the aggregate. ten mil
lion dollars, par value, and provided.
further; the total amount of such
any time exceed seventy-five million
dollars. par value. The proceeds Of
the sale of such bonds shall be paid
into the treasury of the state and
credited to the trunk highway fund.
Any bonds 20 issued and sold shall
% Tor q term not exceeding twenty
lz0) years. They shall not be sold for
less than par and accrued interest
and shall not bear interest at q great
er rate than five per cent per annum-
In case Of the trunk highway sinking
the payment Of the principal and n
legislature Al hereinbefore provided
the legislature may provide by law for
the taxation of all taxable property
OF the state In an amount sufficient
TO meet tho deficiency. or it may In
III discretion, appropriate to such
sinking fund moneys In the STATE
treasury not otherwise appropriated.
SECTION S: Any and all provisions
sas Of tnf ft9 pro
visions Of this article. are hereby re-
pealed. 20 far. but only 50 far. as the
same prohibit or limit the power Of
the legislature to enact laws author
izing or permitting the doing of the
things hereinbef0re authorized"
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-10-13
Addressed to
JULIUS A. SCHMAHL
Secretary of State.
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL,
ST PAUL. MINNESOTA.
Fabr!larv I 1920

y February 1, 1920.
ION. JULIUS "A. scHMAHL,
Secretary Of State,
Capitol, st. Paul, MINI.
lR:
AS required by Section 4G. General Sta
utes Of the state OF Minnesota for the
ear 1913. ] have the honor to furnish you
fleets Of all amendments proposed to the
Constitution OF the State of Minnesota by
he Legislature Of 1919. and which are to
1T the general election in 1920.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1920-10-13

When after at least seyenty-ave
Of the the miles S Of the routes s embraced
before specified shall haye been con
the legislature shall have authority to
add new routes to such trunk high
way system; provided. however. that
until and unless the funds available
for the construction, improvement
and maintenance OF such additional
s9H 5te;. shan u be sufficient therefor in
ment and maintenance Of the several
routes hereinbefore specifically de-
Section 2. There is hereby Great
the trunk highway sinking fund. Said
any tax imposed on motor vehicles -
herein authorised. The moneys In
mont Of the principal ana interest Of
any bonds which may be issued under
tho authority Of this article; and
any moneys In excess Of such require
%fs i q es . ss xs eS
shall be known AZ the trunk high
way fund. The trunk highway fund
shall be used solely for the purposes
:2s WON dsS Il th sy %
lAtive enactment to reimburse any
coYnty Tor The money appended BY 4
permanently improving any road
hsreinbefore specifically described.
cations therefor approved BY the COM
missioner of highWayQ.
Section :. The legislature II hsre-
BY authorised to provide, by law, for
tho taxation Of motor vehicles. using
the public streets ana highways Of
this state, on . moro onerous basis
than other personal property, provid-
ed. however, that any such tar on
motor vehicles shall be in lieu Of al
other taxes thereon, except wheelage
taxes, so-called, which may be Inn
posed by any borough. city or WI
lase;; Any such law may, in the dis
+ the exemption from taxation Of any
motor vehicle owned by non:resi-
dent of the state. and transiently or
temporarily using the streets and
highways Of the state. The proceeds
Of such tax shall be paid into said
trunk highway sinking fund.
Section 1. The legislature may pro-