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Evening journal., 1920-02-25
SI)Ct1 ~
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Mother often wonders

Mother often wonders
Why son does not enjoy
Extensive popularity.
Though he's a clever boy.
Father could cnilghien her
Lord help him II he tried i'll
Though Georges a wiz. knows all
there Is,
The poor slmp canno. hide II.
It's been a long cold. hard winter.
but that prob bly, means an early,
warm. delightful spring. The seasons
do about balance, take II year with
year
There Is no doubt that the steady
cold winter months are the most
wholesome and hcahhful for those who
are well clothed and we'll fed They
are good. too, for Mother Earth. for
under the snow covering the wheat
and herbs and grasses and perenmals
are nesting snugly. outstanding their
strength for a rich blossomng and har-
vcstlng later.
It's sc3sonable weather. folks, and
Is needed as a setting for spring, sum
needed that the sunshine may show on
green eXranses and wealth Of colorlng;
Just as the clouds are needed 10 make
The sunrise and sunsa' glorious.
just another month and spring VIII
bo officially here. March 2i, and n the
winter strings out It's snow and cold
until then. 50 much the more assur-
ance Of a worm, balmy consistent
spring 10 tell again The story OF the
resurrection and The life TO a happy
world that will De more or less uncon-
sc'ous OF the message. out very con
scious OF The gladness OF Il.
Joe Schmidt who has paid $500 ac-
cordng TO Atlanta court police estl-
mates for drunkenness Is again In the
stockade. When refused 10 my nome"
he broke down a perfoc,ly good door
10 get In.
Following the assertion OF one school
boy that milk grew IN cans 70 was
decided 70 take classes or Cleveland
children 90 the country for a study OF
farm animals.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25
GREENBAUM REALTY co.

The Greenbaum Realty Company,
formerly located at i03 Wc-i Ninth
street, has found 70 necessar % acurc
larger quarters owing 90 u. rapid
growth OF business and Is now located
on the second noor OF ii5 West Ninth
sIrnnl
Evening journal., 1920-02-25
W0ET7N in JAM
ON DOLLAR DAY

Wilmington housewives crowded the
city stores t-day for the annual Dol
lsr Day" bargains The merchants Of
red an unusually well-selected '.ne
0f goods FOR the barrain day and all the
stores were crowded early by anxious
women.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25
ROOMS FOR RENT

EoR RENr-oNE FURNISHED ROOM
with heat. s02 W. 18th 81. fcb23-Gt
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

Bill johnson Is highway man,
lie swings a wicked gat
Beneath your nose and frisks your
clothes
And leaves you busted nat.
And Blll's an honest citizen
Outside az business lines.
His tax returns show all he earns,
Deductlng only fines.
This is, we believe. one OF the very
best ways Of putting over a leap year
1 proposal:
"Dear me" exclaimed the pretty girl.
'vell be late for The movie, I know.
I Here we've been waiting many minutes
for that mother OF miner
"Hours. TIT say" the young man said
"Ours2" she smiled sweetly. "Bnl.
this Is so sudden"
Uncle sam Lsmpklns OF Chs'neld.
Texas one OF the oldest cotton farm
ers. now ls minus four-feet-long white
whiskers he used 10 wear. but ne Is
plus a considerable bank role.
Hannened this way: Uncle 81 never
would let a barber near his beard.
But he wasn't as careful when In the
presence OF a cotton gin saw, and one
day tho saw grabbed the beard natural
ly enough misiaking 10 for cotton.
No tonsOrlal artlse ever did better
lob.
Cotton samplers who BOUGHT the
"hoared bale" misiook the old mans
whlsfers for long staple cotton and paid
ono n the fanriest prices for $50 pounds
~ ordinary cotton. nicely sprinkled with
whisfers. Their error was discovered
when ne bale reached Dallas where the
samnle was classified as "mohair" and
not cotton.
Wen sav This Is no way 10 Spring
su~nr'se on Friend Husband. (Adv. IN
Cumberland. Nd. Timesl:
This e 10 notify ihe nuhlc In gener-
al. that. wqs surprised on reading the
Evening Times this evening. and then
hefnr Informed by nv wife that the
rourt had ruled today that she had d.
vorce from me-. for ND until this date.
viz. February 6, I had no knowledge or
belief that such be The case. nor neither
I'D my WIFE,
wNf. NJ POwNALL.
Winter Is mast; the heart OF Nature
warns
Beneath the wrecks OF unresisted
storms:
Doubtful at frst. suspected more than
seen.
rhe southern slopes are fringed with
tender green.
Holmes.
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PIANO TUNING.

DIANo TUNING AND REPAIRING
player work a speciality; all work
guaranteed. Formerly with the Robeen
Plano Co. II. J. Anon. +. Third ST.
Phone 2700. dec26-em.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

FOX SALF
One Overland Club Roadster. Model
90, G. c.
i0is 6-cyiinder. 5-passenger Olismobile
1919 Stearnr- knight: good bargain.
one 1918 7-pass-nscr Haynes Sedan.
1915 Buick Roadster.
/ kissel truck. IL ton.
1917 frst-class Stanley Steamer.
We take cars on consignment and sell
for consignor at their ngure.
CLIMAX MOTOR SALES CO..
Phone b75D-W. 31st and Market cts
nov1a-H
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

FOR RENr-sEcoND STORY FRONT
room. l2-G Market &C. fcb2i-3t.
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TYPEWRTTERS.
UpH0LsTEnfNc.

DARLOR AND LEATHER FURNITURE
Il our speciality; material supplied reas-
enable prices: work guaranteed. Prompt
delivery. y. Y. Upholstery Co. 723 Madi-
son ST aug19-1yr.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

Following the assertion OF one school
boy that milk grew IN cans. 70 was
decided 10 take classes OF Cleveland
children 90 the country for a study OF
farm animals.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

TWO OR THREE UNFURNIsHED
Il rooms or three furnished rooms FOR
rent. Apply T.. NJ, 20O7 Market 50.
feb20-6t.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

Millions OF people are getting on IN
he world by watching the opportunf
Ties offered in the want ads.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

FOR RENT-RooM. WITH BOARD. ALL
c0nveniences, half square from car
line; well heated. use Of phone; all con-
venlences 1919 Washington 81. feh20. a.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

This Is, we believe. one OF the very
besl ways OF putting over a leap year
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

EoR RENT -- FURNISHED ROOM.
heat. o20 y. Seventh ST. feb24-et
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HOUSE FOR SALE-7 ROOMS AND
II bath. 80 n. Jackson 81. Apply 502
y. Jackson ST. feb23-3t.
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CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.


/ GTATE OF DELAWARE. OFFICE OF
- SECRETARY OF STATE.
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION
To All To Whom These Presents May
Come. Gre ting:
whereas 10 appears 10 my satisfaction,
by duly authenticated record OF the pro,
lccedlngs for the voluntary dissolution
thereof. by the consent Of an the stockhOid-
ers deposited In my office. the pOtrero Min
ing Company, corporation OF this State,
whose principal Office Is situated az W.
Tenth street IN the city Of Wilmington,
county of New Castle State OF Delaware
Corporation rust Company Of America.
being agent therain and IN charge thereof
complied with the requirements Of the Cor.
poration Laws Of the State Of Delaware
ins contained iu 1913. Section ! 10 21O1,
Section 1ST. Chapter G5, Of the Revised
Statutes Of 1913. as amended, preliminary
10 the issuing ~ this
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.
Now, therefore, /, Everett G. johnson,
Secretary OF state, of the State Of Della
ware DO hereby certify that the said cor
n0ration did. on the 2fth day Of February.
A. ID, 1920, Gle in the office duly executed
and attested consent. IN writing. 20 the
dissolution Of said corporation. executed by
all the stockholders thereof. which said
consent and the records Of the proceedings
aforesaid. are now on file in my said ofIlce,
IN TESTIMONY
WHEREOF.
have hereunto
- set nv hand and
OFFICIAL SEAL official seal, nj
Secretary's Office Dover. this 24th
1855 Delaware 1898 . day OF Feb. in
1911 the year Of our
Lord, one thou
sand. nine hun
dTef and twenty
EVERETT c. JOHNSON,
feb25-it. Secretary Of State.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

EOR sAI.E-20i5 WEST STREET. FOR
4 Information and appointment. call Mr..
Vest. Phone 322f-J. feb2i-tues- wed-sat-tf.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25

Ford Touring.
Ford Roadster.
1918 Lexington Touring.
Chevrolet Touring.
chevrolet Roadster.
Dodge Touring.
Metz Runabout, new rubber. $50.
Tho above cars NAV b. purchased ri
our convenient monthly payment plan I
desired. Act quick Open evenings to
o'clock. SEE MIR. RATLEDGE.
decO-iyr. TURN HALL. S02-0s French 81
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EOR RENT -- TWO UNPUBLISHED
rooms. also one furnished room for
two gentlemen or man and wife 1000 Pine
street. fcb23-3t
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MOVING AND HAULING.

MOVING. JOBBING AND HAULING AZ
Nl reasonable prices. W. Z. Smith. 80
Lombard st. Phone GS25-J. feh25-im
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~ TT TEsTIMoNY Est =,
RECEIVERS SALE.

EVERETT c. JOHNSON.
feh25-1t. Secretary Of State
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STORAGE.

nRIyATE ROOMS AND FLOOR
i space: always available for house
hold storage Rosenblatt Storage House.
Gii W. Front St Phone i770. febl6-lm.
Evening journal., 1920-02-25
REAL EsTATE-FOH SALE.

Rt-HhAs AatHh - VIZ f"NAaAas
EOR sALE-20i5 WEST STREET. FoI
information and appointment. call Mr
West. Phone a@2i-J. feb.i-tues- -wed-sat-ti
yOR sALE-CORNER BUILDING LOT
Baltimore and ohio avenucs 90 Els
mere Apply ID. $. Lyman Elsmere. feb23-St
HOUSE FOR sALE-7 ROOMS AMI
H bath go n. Jackson St. Apply 30.
\. Jackson ST. feb23-3t.
TOR sALE-sIx ROOM HOUSE. BARN
ouibuildlnes two acres Of land land OF
trolley. Apply Ella Pierson, Rose Hill
feb2i-5t
Tor sALE-PLoT AT ELMHURsT
Il 5ox1o0 feet; good location. c. p
Sayles. 2120 Lamotte st. Phone DUPONT
Exchange. 0222. feb2i-f.
Tor ALE-DETAcHED HOUSE AND
Il garage; location nest wnwaset Park.
House modern IN every res.ect. Must be
seen 10 be appreciated. New. modern and
convenient. Immr Hate possession. Reason
for selling owne, leaving city. Inquire
DUPONT Exchange phone ol6l. lan3n-'i
REAL EsTATE-FOR RENT.
EOR RENT-sEcoND AND THIRD
floors; business rooms. Dr. Lewis al
30 Market -. ieo-"-h
FOR RENT--sToRE. $. f. CORNER
Il Third and Madison Sts Apply 23s
Madison ST. feb23-3t.
EoP RENT-TEN ROOM HOUSE. MOD.
Il ern improvements. good location al
tiaymont. 500 rer month. Apply Penn
Del. Corp. $40 Market 81. jan2O-u.
TOR RENT-FURNfSHFD HOUSE, Z
rooms and hath; handy TO DUPONT
Bldg. Give occupation and number -
family. Address RAJ, Evening Journal
Office feb9-tf
NOR RENT-LARGE FLOOR SPACE
A. 1900 square feet. well lighted AMI ven
tilatci. suitable FOR Office or factory. Ap-
ply FoFs-lIughes Co, Tenth AMI Freneh
streets. ian2S-if
FOR RENT
EoR RENT-TwO UNFINISHED
Il fats. 2i3 Monroe St. feb2i-2t
APARTMENTS FOR RENT.
EoR RENT-UNFURNIsHED APART.
IL ment 7l5 Market ST. febis-u.
EoR RENT-THREE ROOM APART
Il ment. on second loor. furnished or I'M I
furnished. S0s West 81. feb2i-0t !
APARTMENTS WANTED.
yyTANrED-FoUR ROOM APARTMENT
w with private bath Address w, Even
ng Journal Office. feb23-3t.
REAL ESTATE WANTED.
,XrANTED-TO BUY FOR CASH. A DE.
w tached house, rooms. bath. heat
With or without room fos garage. In hes
psi iential section. Address II. o Box J0i
'ity. febii-l2t
SANITARY WORKER.
-~--~-~-,>-,-~---.----- ---,-----
~ j. lNCHLsIEli, liiS STREET
w. OdOr.ess eNcavating. When you
want your cesspoJls cleaned, phone i6J2-W
feb2-lyr.
II X. KELTER is STILL AT FOURTH
VI. and West SITS. Now IS the time to
ave your wells cleaned. Phone 51ls.
june2i-iyr.
PIANO TUNING.
DIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING;l II
player work a speciality; all work
uaranteed Formerly with the Robelen
'ianO Co., H. J. Anon. +. Third ST.
hone 2100. dec2t-.m.
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ROOMS WANTED.
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-BUNCH OF KEYS ON SUNDAY
- evening, from Seventh and Monroe SITS
turn 10 Johnny Jones' Cigar Store. feb2f-2t.
I OST-LADIES' GOLD WRIST WATCH.
- Initials on back, e ID. H." between
Friends School, Fourth and Market Sts..
or Boulevard car. Reward II returned TO
Millar1 =. Davis, Tenth and Market SITS.
feh2J-2t
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Worlds Largest
A Modern

(HougtQn Post)
The worlds largest houseboat In now
anchored In the Almendares river.
One hundred by thirty feet in dlmen-
sion, she Ia two stories above water
level, With dining room, bar and suites
to accommodate some ffty guests
aboard. On top Is 10 be roof garden.
The skipper OF TIL: luxurious brig.
which IL Just now being fitted out In
painters, Il none other than Manager
II. Albert, who has taken active charge
OF the new Hotel Almendares for the
Mendoxas, Mr.. Albert Is now polishing
his seaglasses and practicing the SAIL
ora hornpipe for the first cruise OF the
good ship Almendares. which win set
sail some time In November for shall
low water or the Playa, where the
househoat warming win be held with
n ceremony OF royal pomp and cordial
hospitality.
shippers Duties for Him.
Skipper Albert. who II by profession
hotel manager, In the first known ho-
tel manager to he called on to include
In his duties the maritime BUSINESS
which now confronts him, Although he
so far has made cmarkabie progress In
tho science OF sailing houachoat, he
Rtructlng n large corps OF bellhops and
hotel clerks who win constitute the
help" Until he can find walters with
sea legs and doormen who viii not sur
fer from "mal de mer," Capt. Albert Ia
steering his craft Almendares by him.
self alone,
"He's n cook and captain bold
And the mate OF the hotel brig,
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with New Yorks Greenwich vagers who she? Those
OF Carolyn Bceches serial THE ONLY THING THAT COUNTS
Monday Nov
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Chapter xLvI.
II was through Resale Gates that
a meeting OF Dr. Newton .lndlay and
Dhlany -Hathama, whose mutual de.
sire was to probe the whole matter OF
Nora's psychic experience TO the bottom,
came about
On her return from Chicago. where
Nora remained absorbed In the bliss
OF her long deferred honeymoon with
Roger. adored and adoring, Resale at
once sought out DR.. Findlay TO report
the astounding climax or the story In
which both had played an important
part.
Poor Rosaliel Her heart cried out
In envy OF the story's happy ending.
But do not think OF her as one inclined
to waste energy In vain longing. The
man whose love she had sought to win
had failed to respond to the challenge
OF her frank and affectlonate comrade-
ship. so be II!
A little note Of scorn, the contempt
OF proud woman for the aloofness Of
an unnppreclntive man. might have
the young specialist.
Ia II true that never had Miss Gates
been more careful az to her appears
ance than on this afternoon when she
sought out--alaa for the wholesome
scorn and healthy pride!-the man she
was determined to seek out no longer.
Even a woman as clear-mnded and
brave-hearted as Resale can deceive
herself In matters OF this kind. But
at least the self-deception helped this
particular young woman. alfred In
particularly becoming hat and gown
becoming enough. In fact, TO Mt once
register themselves on the subconscious
mind OF him they we're intended to Inn
press--to a very cool and inpersonal at
tltude on the occasion OF the meeting.
Mora thought. and | also. doctor.
that since you have in a way handled
her case, you would want to know how
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WzLFU OUI
BY RUTH NEELY.

1T has all turned out. So l promised to
Gee you and report.
| Assurance Of eager interest was at
| tested by DIR. Findlay's manner, quite
as strongly as by word. and at once
Resale plunged into the details Of her
Exclamations,, which escaped the
| psychologist from time to time, punc-
tuated and emphasized, but did not In
terrupt the story which could not but
challenge every ounce of the investiga-
tor in him.
Yes. his first comment was by no
| means what Rosalie would have an
! ticipated. And this time II Is quite
.alr to say, Poor Newton" even as
above was said "i'oor Rosolie."
so they, at least are happy" And
DR.. Findlay sighed deeply--audibly.
Fancy this as the reaction of a
specialist In psychiatry to the history,
just related. of hts most astounding
case! But science Is no taiisman against
heartaches and the young man was still
grasp. but which had been snatched be-
lyond his reach In such uncanny fashion.
Oh. well. he was a fool to waste re-
greet. Thus Newton Flndlay's thought
ran. while his charming young colleague,
Miss Gates, waited In silence. He surely
was a fool to eat his heart out for a
bride safely garnered in the tender arms
OF the husband from whom her love had
never really strayed, even when she be-
lieved him dead.
Was Il In this moment OF loneliness,
Of longing for his share In life and
love, that there was born the hunger
for affection, destined to bud and HOS
som. into lifetime Of passionate devo-
ton for the wlfe-to-be. who at that
moment sat vis-a-vis. so quiet and self
contained?
Who knows7 Besides. what differ
ence does the exact moment make. ex-
cept to science?
(To be continued.)
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amal precinct missing figures today
showed that Warren u. Harding polled
1905 votes In New Orleans against
32.751 for Cox The entire Third con-
well as a number OF scattering parishes.
Indianapolis, Ind. Nov. l.-UnofficIal
returns from all except 317 out Of 33s5
precincts In Indiana give Harding lead
Of i71.80S over Cox.
The next Indiana senate will line up
forty-one republicans against nine
democrats and the house will run In
about the same proportion. according
to reports from the various counties.
Florida.
Jacksonville, Fla. NOV. l.-Reiurna
Ida Indicate the election OF the state
and national democratic tickets by
large maiorties, though In number
OF counties the republican ticket made
unexpected inroads on the democratic
strength. Orange and Palm Beach
either In the democratic or republican
column. pinellaa Ia the frst county In
the state 10 20 republican for national
officers. Franklin county elected a
woman independent oyer the democratic
rominee for tax assessor, while Palm
Beach county elected republican
woman as county school superintendent
over the democratic nominee, 4
Tho bond Issue FOR permanent state
highways was defeated by vote OF 2
to 1.
Boston, Nov. 4.--Onlclnl returns from
674 precincts out OF the 1.s06 in the
state show the affirmative leading In
the referendum on the bill to legalize
the sale Of light wines and beers. The
Yes. sas'5io. No. asa,27o.
The same. precincts gave Debs, So
cinhst candidate for president. vote
" ~ Kentucky.
Louisville. KY. Nov. Additional
returns made but little change In the
senatorial race In Kentucky, Senator
J. G. w, Beckhan, democrat, maintain
Ing his lead over Richard j. Ernst, re-
publican. with but 1905 precincts Of. the
1 Rs,n In the sne YET pr rmTeeUr'ea aave
Ernst 4S1 s22, Becisham t43.1ii Re-
turns from 3,is6 precincts for president
gave Harding 4i2.3a2. Cox 45i,6b5 The
miasing precincts are In remote noun
tain counties.
California.
San Francisco. Nov. 4--The repub-
llcan victory in CALIFORNIA was decisive
600 over Cox ana about 1000 Of the
smaller precincts OF the state unheard
from, II was apparent that Senator
Harding will lead finally by 100000 or
better. And although not such q land
slide. the victory OF Samuel M. Short
ridge for senator over James ID. Pull
man. democratic encumbcnt. was COM
plete.
shortridge Ia now leading by 10000
complete vote will give him lead OF
IT, 000
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H0uSeb0at Like
Floating Palace

And the boatswain tight
And the midshipmite
And the crew OF the grand old gig"
1T Is the first houseboat ! have ever
known to be run In conjunction with
hotel" said MIR. Albert recently, as
he crossed the gangrlank.
';She looks seaworthy to mo and we
are going to Mt her up In handsome
style. We are expecting to give some
entertaining parties aboard"
Own Electricity aud water.
The houseboat AlmendauRs Is equip
ped with It's own electric power plant
and It's own water pumping system to
supply bathrooms for each private
suite. The bar faces into the dining
room. which Ii being furnished with
luxurious. cushion seats and attrac-
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lungs Oeak!
Generous Offer to Tuberculo-
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Noted medical acientists--Docto
Dsneiius. Sommerfleld, Wolf, Noel
Gnnihler, Essers--declare Sanosin most
valuable treatment for Pulmonary all
ments. Felix Wolff, Court Physician.
director OF the Sanltarium for Con-
Humptives an Reiboldagrun. Germany,
hIehly recommends Il. Sanosin has been
oiicinily recommended to the Berlin
Medical Association. Or. G. w. A. Ea-
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2 Moral obligation to make Sanosin
known 70 the whole human race"
Ainerican sufferers. rich or poor. can
ise this remarkable homo treatment
thai has met with such success In Eu-
rpi'e. Sanpsin Sanoleum 10 designed to
produce calm. restful sleep without
Morphium or similar deadenlng drugs.
ena 70 bring almost immediate relief
from coughing. blood splitting and night
4Wcnts. Sanosin Sanoieum 10 an mex
rfAiya home treatment OF genuine
nstrit and Ia proving n eiessing to all
suffering from Tuberculosis. Bronchitis.
Asthma, Catarrhs, whoopinE Cough,
Ntr. Send for Free Booklet with tes-
tinronials) explaining this treatment and
how q trial can be made In your own
fn5ne nt our riak. Address Sanoain-
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cefo, HI. Dept 22s.
khow this 70 some unfortunate
fAur.l
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MEXICAN PAPERS PLAY UP
U. S. ELECTION REPORTS

Mexico City. Nov IA. Pr Re-
ports OF the election in the United States
were given the entire front page Of
newspapers OF this city. Only two
journals however. the Excelsior and El
Heraldo de Mexico. ventured to specu-
late editoriaIIy on what a republican
administration In the United States
means for this country. The former sees
immediate recognition as one result OF
the election and the other asserts SEN
ator Hardihg's election will not be an
obstacle to good relations between
Mexico and the United States"
The Excelsior which sees In the cleo
tion a personal rebuke" for President
Wilson. asserts he now N"can scarcely
be expected to refrain from recognizing
lean senatorial ma jority. which in the
past has assumed an uncordial, and even
hostile attitude toward this country"
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FORGETS DISc0RD
Grave Of John Fox, Jr.. 10 Visited by
FrltxI Seheff


Lexington. Ky.--The recent visit 81
Fritxi Schcff. actress and divorced wife
OF the late John Fox, Jr,, Kentucky
novelist and dramntist, 20 Paris, Ky,
the old home OF the author, whore she
went "a. lay q floral wreath on the
grave OF her former husband, recalls
to older residents Of his boyhood home
some OF the hard struggles OF the pop
ular author when he was youth "a
fortune and to fame unknown"
vo W"% mcv A M os sig sst ~ Pars
recalls an incident In the life OF the
author which Illustrates his fight
against strong odds and hls appreciation
OF the help OF those who stood by him,
Office ana handed Mr. nil a bundle OF
manuscript. saying that he wanted 20
ask OF him the favor OF typcwrting II.
punctuattng, paragranhing and correct
Ing errors, an accomplishment Tor
competent, He said ut the timo that
he was financially embarrassed and
would not he able to pay Mr.. Hin very
much for the work,
Mr.. Inn accepted the task, and be.
coming Interested In the story ilnIshcd
II at one sitting, 1t proved to be the
first OF Mr. Fox's stories accepted by
the publishers, and placed the young
author on the road 20 success, Tho
title OF this story was "A Mountain
EUROPA anu was ~
serial form In New York magazine,
Under the screen title of "a Cumber-
land Romance" the story has had n
popular run in the theaters throughout
the country,
A few years later. after MIR, I'm had
entirely forgotten ths incident and the
young sauthor had gone TO Now York
and become famous Mr.. Fox unex.
pectedly entered the News once, and
after shaking hands with MIR, I'm re-
marked. II believe I am Indebted to
you for 4 great favor" and placed In
hts hand check for considerable
sum.
During hor recent visit 20 Paris Miss
Schefr said Of her late husband,
John Fox was n prince among men,
but his temperament and mire ran In
diffOrcnt grooves, and we tSncluded
that tho easiest way was the best way.
which WAS 20 separate"