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NEWS OF A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Captain of Spanish Steamer at
Delaware Breakwater Badly
Injured by Fall.
CHANGE IN LAUREL BANK
New Century Club of Milford Dc
votes a Session to Considera-
ton of Public Health.

From Every Evenings Correspondents
Milford. Dec, Public Health Day
mas observed by the members of the Mil
lord New Century Club at their regular
meeting Monday afternoon, the program
being under the direction Of the Delaware
Chapter Of the Red Cross. MTs. Mary
Marshall. chairman of the Social Service
rnrnmittee of the local club WAS in charge
u the meeting, and introduced Mrs.
Juseph Bancroft of Wilmington, who
presented. In outline, the plans for The
wear of the Public Health Committee of
Delaware.
DR., Daisy Robinson of Washington,
n. c.. from the Bureau OF Public Health,
gave an interesting lecture on the subject
II 'sPublic Health, and What the Red
Cross is Doing in Peace Time TO Further
It" A vocal solo by Miss Helen Barrett
and piano solo by Miss Mabel Smith,
completed the program for the day:
Mrs. Herman Johnson was elected
a delegate from the local club TO attend
ere Child Welfare Convention 20 be held
in Dover for three days next week.
I. was announced that next Monday.
would be observed rs Literary Day.
and that the principle address would be
given by Dr.. Cooper, of Delaware College
Extension Lecture Service.
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DELAWARE CITY NE WS.

Delaware City, Dec Retired Ser
geant August Walter and wife are being
congratulated on the birth of son, their
seventh child
Master Electrician Gormlev of Fort
Mott has been ordered for duty in the
Philippine Islands and will leave for his
new station, accompanied by his family
early in January
bake will be held in the vacant store
OF Frank Moore on Clinton street, Satur-
day next, for the benefit Of St Paul's
r c. Church
The children of Mrs Mark Brennsns,
who have been under quarantine for the
past four weeks, with scarlet fever. were
liberated, yesterday when the quarantine
was lifted
Rev Mr. Pitzer left Yesterday for
Princeton. y !.
The yacht Agawan, from Chicago,
passed through the canal last evening.
for Florida: alSo the yacht Alicia, from
New York for Florida. ard Yacht Quecnie,
from Philadelphia for the South.
Today is the opening Of the muskTat
season. and If the winter proves 10 he an
opcn one il Is expected great number of
pelts will be captured
Mr. Nicolas Lusardi, who has been CON
fined 70 his home for several weeks from
the effects Of q fall. is now able to be
about
The slaughterhouse at the railroad
station has been abolished and Jacob
Rudnick has built one of the finest slaugh-
ter houses in the State on his own farm.
Ii will be in operation next week
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NO ACTION IN KENT.

Dover Dec AT the afternoon ses-
son Of the School Code Conference held
here. Yesterday James ]. Hughes, one OF
.he COMMITTEES appointed by the hold
over Senators, said he desired It TO be
known that the committee Of 35 appointed
was not constituted by any authority
officially. and therefore he urged those
present TO be free In their suggestion, as
70 changes in the School Code, so that
members OF the committee present might
be able 10 get an adequate idea Of what
was wanted.
A general discussion OF the Code fol-
lowed. the main objection advanced beng
as 70 taxation, transportation and consol-
idstion are compelled TO walk long dis
tsnc,, 10 get to their respective schools.
The question Of putting the schools
bsck into the hands of the people OF the
local districts, also came In for good
share Of both conmendation and con-
dennation Of the present method, where
the rlral and local communities have
practically 10 say as 10 the management
os their schools. The meeting adjourned
without taking any definite sction.
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research worker connected with the
Caulk Dental Laboratories, !. also famous
for hi. hobby OF artistic photography,
showed lantern slides Of his own work:
These pictures included beautiful. tinted
photographs of gardens, flowers and
fruit views of Milford; pictures OF drfl-
ling at Annapolis, and most interesting
views of camps, mines and cities OF DIR,
Zurbrigges former home, Canada.
After the pictures the orchestra played
other selection. and social time WAS
enjoyed by all present while the rpfresh-
ments were served. Everyone who at
tended voted the boys eutertainment
distinct social success, wherees the boys
congratulate themselves on the financial
returns of about SIS as their contribution,
to the SUN required for new hardwood
floor which will soon be laid in the Sunday
school room.
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INJURED VICTIMS RECOVERING.

Dover, Dec. Miss Mary E. Massey
Of S,adlersvlIle, Md, who was seriously
injured in the automobile accident at
Cheswold, early last Friday morning
vhe1 the machine she WAS il was struck
by the engine of the midnight Norfolk
express. and who was brought 10 Dover
with the other injured, had sufficiently
recovered Yesterday to allow Of her re-
unovsl 10 Sudlersvi1e. Because Of the ex-
treme pain from her back and shoulder,
il vss impossible TO make a full exami-
nation Of her condition until two days
ago. when it Was found she had sustained
q broken collarbone Il i also believed
she has sustained either a sprained or
sphnterod ankle.
Contractor James 4. Hirons, who also
had a narrow escape from death Friday
afternoon last, is still in g serious con
oition at bis home here. By bis fail ne
eustained injuries of euch q nature as TO
make him almost helpless because Of the
intense pain from soreness and stiffness
in hi. body
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TALENTED MILFORD BOYS.

Milford, Dec 1.-The II small boys
who compose Mrs. Hester Bunstein's
Sunday school class proved themselves
worthy the name Of the "Up and Doing
Class when they presented most sue
cessful entertainment in the lecture room
of the First Presbyterian Church on
Friday, November %. The boys, under
the leadership Of their president, Donald
shockley, made all arran gements for the
program, printed and sold their own
tickets and proved their efficiency as
ushers, and even walters when they
served refreshments Of lemonade and
mother made cake
The program was most interesting and
Included several selections by the Sunday
school orchestra; . vocal solo by Myre
Ackernlan, a member Of the correspond
ing small girls class, and piano solo by
Mrs. z. B. Heber Following the music
the father Of one Of the boys, DR.. D. A.
Zurbrigge, who. although better known
rs a specialist ia dental surgery and a
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ENTERTAINMENT AT NEWPORT.

Newport. Dec. 1.-Professor Rainbow,
formerly Of Birmingham, England, and
now Of Wilmington, delighted large au-
dience in Newport NJ. +. Church last
night. with an unique entertainment,
including Illustrated poems, HYMNS, etc
The selections were illustrated on the
screen in beautifully eolored pictures.
The entertainment netted the sumo OF
sl3. and this amount will be given by
the primary department 70 the piano
fund of the Sunday school
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NEWPORT NOTES.

Newport. Dec. 1.-The Ladies Aid So
cieties OF Newport and Stanton Nj +.
Churches viii hold business meeting 81
the home of Mrs. " F. Groome Thurs
day evening. when arrangements viii be
completed for the chicken croquette
supper which win be given IN the Masonic
Temple on Thursday evening, December
9.
Pride Of Delaware Council. No. IS,
Jr. o. L. A. NJ, viii present minstrel
show at the Masonic Temple on Friday
evening, December 3.
The Sunday school classes Of Mrs.
Ephrain Myers and Miss Mary lyman
VIII hold parcel post sale IN the ". G. T.
Z. building on Saturday evening Pro
ceeds for the piano fund Of the Sunday
school,
Mr.. aud Mrs Alvin Mote OF Stanton
arc receiving congratulations upon the
birth OF daughter, on Thursday last.
Mrs Frank Marshall, who has been con
fined to her home for several weeks, is stall
very i'll
Mr.. and Mrs. D. ". Chandler entertain
ed' Miss Maude Polk OF HockessiD, Del
over the weekend Mrs. Ada Ball, Mrs
Marvin F Hall and Miss Dorothy Ball
also were guests on Sunday.
Benjamin and Allen Pryor OF Scranton,
Pa, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. b.
Young, this week.
Mr. and Mrs J. P. Gray and daughter
Evelyn spent the Thanksgiving holidays
with Mr.. Grays parents, st Resterstown,
Md, near Baltimore.
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TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Dover. Dec. I-Examinations for the
different grades Of teachers, certificates
vii be held on Saturday, Decent, 4,
sNd Saturday, December 1 in accordance
with the following schedule: At school
No. j. Wilmington; Dover hugh school
Georgetown high school and SeafoTd high
school. fur white teachers; At Dover
eolored school for colored teachers
Schedule Of examinations, Saturday
December Morning, arithmetic, Hand
Rrltir e. Spelling, Delaware History; after
roor. Trlred States History, Geography,
Music. Theory and Practice,
saturday. December Il Heading, orBl
and written English: Elementary Science
Community Gives; afternoon: DrawIDg,
Hvgieue and Sanitation, Physical Tram
ing. Hand " ork-
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NO MEETING HELD.

Dover, Dec There was no meeting
Of Democratic State Central Committee
here. today The secretary Of the COM
mittee. A. J Kingsbury, living in Dover,
when asked about meeting, said he knew
Of it and that be had not been
notified OF any such meeting.
James II Hughes. Kent county chair
man and by virtue Of such office mem
Der of the State committee. knew nothing
Of such 9 meeting
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
NEWS OF LEWES.

Lewes, Dec. 1.-The wedding of Miss
Lydia Short and George Albert Brink
of Philadelphia has been announced. Miss
Short formerly resided In Lewes.
Mr.. and Mrs T. G. Burton of Chester,
Pa. are at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Clinton Long Oh South street
George Maull, and family of Holms-
burg, Pa, are visiting here for . few
days
to Washington, d. c., Richmond, Va,
and other southern cities, on business
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
SLANDER ON THE JEWS.
Alleged Forged Documents Being USed In
Effort to DIscredit Them.

A communication oondemning the
campaign Of Anti-Jewish propaganda was
reocivod Yesterday by David Snellcnburp
rom tho American Jewish Committee in
New York Tho statement brands as q
forgery the "so-called 'protocols now
being circulated in large numbers by
secret agencies, for the purpose Of giving
rise TO the belief that the Jews, in con-
nection with others, has been for centuiies
engaged in conspiracy 10 produce
revolution and anarchy, by means Of
which they hoped 20 attain the control
of the world by the establishment of
some sort Of deepotic rule"
Thousands % copies of the statement
have been circulated with an mir of mys-
tory among legislators, journalists, clery-
men and teachers, members of clubs and
indiscriminately 10 the general public.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
CAPTAIN BADLY HURT.

Lewos, Dec. IA Coast Guard cutto,
towed the Spanish steamship Armuru into
tho Delaware Breakwstcr, Saturday
short Of coal. Tho Armuru Is bound from
Vigo 10 Hampton Roads, tho tug Atkins
Hughes il supplying her with enough fuel
TO reach her destination.
While transferring coal from tho tug
20 the ship, Captain Hansen, Of tho Ar
nnlru, WAS struck by the coal-oarrier
which caused him to fall twenty feet. He
WAS seriously injured with several ribs
broken He is In Beebe's hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
SURPRISE PARTY AT MILFORD.

Milford, Dec IA delightful surprise
party took place on Saturday evening at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. b. s. Skewls OF
MiIlwood district, near Milford. About
80 friends, all members of Milford Pomona
Grange, arrived at the house at about
7.3O D. m, completely and pleasantly sur
prisine Mrs. Skewis and her visiting
sisters, Mrs. M Mccartney and Mrs.
e. Rush of Pittsburg Pa. Miss Mary
Skewis. the daughter Of the house, who
is a student at the Women's College oil
Delaware, WAS home for the Thanks
giving vacation aud helped keep the affair
q secret and make it 8 success. A pleasant
social evening was spent with music,
games and oonyersation as chief features,
coffee and cake were served and the
guests departed at ii O'Clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01

day, after q short flncn- Mr. 1avurs h
survived by two daughts,, and lpur
sons, Mn, Edward r. Levin and Mn.
John Lcwis, both Of RiohAsdson Park,
De. and Mesxrs Allan, John and Robert
SAy1rs, all of Newport and James aaycrs
Il Wilmington.
Funeral servicss, IN ohargs Of Rsv.
X. n. Adams OF BrAok> Elk, will be hold
At bin late residence Thursday sfsarnoon AZ
2 O'Clock. Intcrment In White Clay Crock
cemeterY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
HOTEL. CHANGES HANDS.

GEORGETOWN. Dec. To-day the famous
Brick Hotel. in this city, one OF the land
marks of Southern Delaware, and among
the oldest hotels on the Peninsula, Will
change hands George 4. Iindca hohl OF
Allentown, Pa, who recently purchased
it. assuming the Management
The hotel was built prior 10 the Civil
War sud has been the scene 81 many
notable gatherings in Southern delaware
for the mast 30 wears
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
SCARLET FEVER IN SUSSEX.

Georgetown, Dec. 1.-Scariet fever has
broken out in some sections of Southern
Delaware, and the disease seems to he
spreading. The schools OF Delmar have
been closed on account of the dlseasa, ana
several cases have been reported N the
Third and Tenth districts. In the Tenth
district one death has resulted, that of the
Il-yesr-old daughter Of Habrick Hill, who
Was i'll but short time.
Nesr Red Hills. short distance from
Nassau there are two cases of smallpox
hut the patients have passed the danger
stage. For several days the schools at
Nassau have been closed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
McCombe-GIase Meetings.

The McCombe-Clase evangelistic cam
paign continues daily at 81, Pauls NJ. =.
Church and tonight there will be a mill
tary sing Prof Clase will be IN uniform
and The usual preaching services will be
nndneted hv DR. McCombe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
Brakeman Slightly Hurt.

Henry Goldwasser, a brakeman on the
New York division of the Pennsvlv ania
railroad fell from the top Of freight
car in the local east yards OF the company
yesterday after noon He was only slight
" hurt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01
4 RAW, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You
Apply a Little Musterole.

And Musterole won't blister like
the old-fashioned mustard plaster
Just spread It on with your fingers.
1t penetrates TO the sore spot with
gentle tilgie, loosens the congestion
and draws out the soreness and pain.
Musteroie is a clean, white oint-
rnent made with oil Of mustard. II
is fine for quick relief from sore
throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, Group. stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache.
congestion, pieurisy. rheumatism, lun.
bagO, pains and aches OF the back or
POINTS, sprsins. remuscles, bruises, chill
blains, frosted feet, colds on the chest.
Nothing like Musterole for croupJ chill.
oren. Keep it handy for instant use.
35c and Csc Jars; hospital size 500
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-01

Gifts for the housewife? See classihca-
ton 64-A in the Want Ad sec tion today
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AGED MAN DIES AT NEWPORT.

Newport, Dec. Robert Savers, aged
73 years, died at his home here on Mon
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oop,rsh,. 1910. Rius soa,urc. syudioa,o tas.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-30

cious lad. writing long plays in verse
and prose while hardly more than a
child. Before his 21st year he had won
several high prizes for his verse. But
thrown on his own resources by the
death of his mother. he found II difh-
cult to live by his pen. He moved into
an attic. where he had his only expe-
rience of actual poverty. Ills writ
ings. however, soon became popular
and he was able to marry, at the age
OF 21. Adele Foucher. his playmate of
childhood days. 1t was a happy mar
rage for 10 years. Then Hugo be-
came infatuated with an actress TO
whom he was devoted so years.
From his youth until his death, on
May %, 1885, Hugo wrote rapidly
poems. plays end novels. No other
man OF his time had II an inter-
national reputation. S%winburne hailed
him as "the greatest man born since
the death OF Shakespeare"
His most famous novel, Les Mis-
cradles was published in 1852. but
he had been working on II for Is years.
Thirty years before had appeared his
first great prose romance, 'Notre
Dame" md the third. "Toilers OF the
Sea- came out In 1s65.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-30
Soon q Lost Art.

Among the lost nrts OF the world, II
Is to be feared that Indian baske; max
Ing must soon be included. And It Is a
very great pity, too. It Is a wonder
ful art. and one that has been created
ut vast pains and sacrifices.
The younger generation Of Califor'
MIA and desert Indians are not learn
Ing to make baskets. Like the young.
err generation Of the white race, they
are not fond of hard work. And who
ever buys mn Indian basket for n few
dollars has seldom n realization of the
work ard the patience that has been
expended upon il.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-30
As a Favor.

Boreleigh-I expect to start for Eu-
rope tomorrow. Can ! do anything
for your
Miss Blunt--Yes, you can take par
tIcular care not to miss the steamer
Boston Transcript.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-30
A Failure In Life.

A sad story reaches us from South
west London. It appears that a girl
Of twenty attempted suicide because
she realized she was too old to write
either O popular novel or a book Of
poeme.-From Punch, London.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-30
Wooina BY Temperature.

A West Dallas widow says the rea-
son she broke her last engagement
was because her fance was a doctor
who wanted to keep n thermometer In
her mouth while he held her hand
Dallas News.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1920-05-30

Victor Marie HUI
40 was born al
Besa France,
on Feb. 25. 1902.
so puny ~anoinfant
that IL WAS not
believed he could
live. He was the
third son of a dis
t~inguished soldier
u n d e Napoleon.
lie came from
sturdy but not
noble stock, his
ancestors on his
fathers side hay
Ing been simple
peasants.
He was well
e d U c a I e d IN
France and In
Spain, where his
father held high
rank under Ma
~poleons brother.
lie was precO-
The broad ax., 1920-12-25
RESTAURANT MAN AND S55,OOC
LIQUOR FUND GONE, IS
REPORT.

Police OF the West Side are inveS-
tigating reports OF another liquor
swindlc, which, it is declared, almost
equals the now historic deal put over
by Harold Michclov, charged with
having dccamped with $4,000 cash
given to him by Chicago saloonmcn
for whisky he never owned.
The latest investigation grew out
OF the disappearance OF q restaurant
proprietor on W. Division st. and said
TO be a friend OF Michelov. The res
taurateur vanished two weeks ago.
When no trace OF him could be
found a tip reached Capt. Morgan
Collins OF the West Chicago station.
that So, 200, collected from saloon
men for promised delivery of liquor,
disappeared with the restaurant man.
The police have not yet been able
to verify the story.
The broad ax., 1920-12-25
FASHIONS IN BRIEF

Felt hats are chic. and may be
had I'm lovely CnlorinGS.
Full OverSkirts made Of looped
draperieS are seen on models.
Coats and Tuxedo sweaters are still
in vogue. especially in brushed wool.
The newest flower GirdleS have arti-
fetal flowers appliqued fiat against
a ribbon foundation.
Braided bands. beaded trimmings
and spangles have lost none of their
popularity.
A noticeable feature Of this years
shoe buckles is thar they are smaller
than last years.
AppliqueS Of broadcloth. velvet or
duvetyn on crepeS and chifTOns are
a feature.
Many OF the suit coats button tight
TO the neck. have long tailored sleeves
and are three-quarter length.
Many walking boots and street
shoes in russell are shown. In fact.
there is a vogue for brown footwear
because Of the many shades Of brown
In garments.
Overblouses Of every desirable col
or imaginable. from tomato red down
through all the smart brown tones and
grays and navy blues are exquisitely
beaded.
An attractive new veil is a fine.
plain mesh, with lavish embroidery on
the part which is arranged over the
hat It Is worn with a plain hat.
The broad ax., 1920-12-25
MR.. WILLIAM BOTTOMS HAS Elk
PENDED FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS TO BEAUTIFY AND
REMODEL BEAUTIFUL DREAM
LAND.

The best show place on the State
street stroll is the beautiful Dreamland,
1920 S. State street, and recently Mr..
William Bottoms, its hustling and gen.
tlemanly proprietor. expended more
than fifteen thousand dollars to make
il the most artistic and enchanting
place of high class amusement in Chi
eago.
Every evening his many patrons can
behold the best of vaudeville stunts to
be found anywhere and the dance and
waltz music from the Jazz Orchestra.
is simply a dream and it causes every
one. within the walls of beautiful
Dreamland. to feel like dancing.
Mr.. Robert Harper. Manager of
Dreamland, will assist Mr.. Bottoms to
royalty entertain his hosts of friends
and patrons during the holiday season.
Sc special attractions for the coming
holiday week in another column o: this
paper.
The broad ax., 1920-12-25
NEW TICKET OUT FOR BOARD
OF TRADE ELECTION.

Following are the members OF the
Chicago Board of Trade who have
signified their readiness to serve the
association the coming year, provided
they are given the support OF the
membership in the election, which
will be held on the first Monday OF
January. This list is not to be con-
fused as representing regular tick
ct" or a favored SLATE" For presi-
dent. Joseph p Griffin; vice presi-
dent, T. E. Cunningham and Adolph
Kempner. Directors-Charles Sin
cere, Charles H. Stone, George a
Wegener, David Howard Lipsey, C.
D. Berry, Fred s. Lewis, James C.
Murray, Allan NJ. Clement. Edward
P. Edwards TO fill uneXpired term OF
Mr.. Lake. Arbitration committee
Harry c. Setback, Roland McHenry
William b. Page, Harry Seymour
Walter Metcalfe and Harry B. God
frey. Appeals committee-Earle NJ
Combs, Harry s. Klein, John G. Nc
earthly, Fred T. Bascom and William
g. Husband.
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he will erect building on it and open
a branch drug store
Mr.. ad Mrs. Huff reside in a beauti-
full home at 4O37 Prairie avenue. They
are prominent members of OEvet Bap-
fist Church, 31st and South Park ave
nue.; he is at the head of the Dermo
College Co, which is doing a thriving
mail order business in all kinds o.
toilet articles. He is Pharmaceutical
Secretary of the National Medical As
ISOLATION and President of the Chicago
Druggists Protective Association.
Mr.. Huff is in every way one OF the
best business men in Chicago, and
with great pleasure he wishes his
thousands and thousands of friends all
the happiness that they can drink In
during the holiday season.