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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
CECIL G UNITY NOTE

Special Correspondence to Every Evening
Elkton, Md, Dec, 81. Sheriff seth
brought 70 Elkton Jail, last egening, John
aud Lewis Brown, the Negro bandits who
visited the home Of Charles Rumbin, nasr
Childs, Md, Thursday night last, mur-
dsrousty asenultod him and robbed him
OF his savings, $500 They were captured
in philadelphia on Friday night last, and
will be given hearing Ms soon as Rumbin
Il able 10 leave tho hospital
Norma Thorn Tuft widow Of William
1uft Of F.lkton, committed suicide, Tues
oay, Mt the home of relatives at Atlanta.
Ca, by shooting herself Worry over the
death Of her husband is said q, have
prompted hor to the act. Her body Will
be brought to Philadelphia for burinl
Tho Jessup & Moore Pulp and PAPER
Co.'S mills nt Elkton and Providence,
which have been closed since Christmas,
will resume OPERATIONS on Monday
Notice is posted that reduction OF Is
per cent wages will be effective on that
date.
Mrs. Rose Forman, aged about 10 years,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
NEWPORT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Newport. Dec. 81 The Newport NJ.
Z. Sunday school held their Christmas
entertainment last evening in the church,
which had been beautifully decorated
There were two small Christmas trees
on the platform. The following program
was furnished:
Song by school. With Steadfast
Tread : responsive reading BY the school,
led by A. NJ. Craig. superintendent; pray
er by pastor recitation Cradle Hymn
Whitney Day; vocal duet Margaret Poole
and Helen Cunningham; recitation. MY
Dolly, Elizabeth Grose recitation.
Grandma 5 Wish james Webb; song
by primary department; exercise. Grand
ma Xmas Stocking recitation. The
Xmas Tree Sunday School Boy. Harold
Hanna; recitation, Georg Hanna: duet,
Helen Thompson and Helen Cunningham
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
STATE CAPITAL NOTES.

Dover. Dec. 3I.-The third quarterly
conference of Wesley NJ. l.. Church unaIl-
jmouslv requested Rev. j " to!ona'
ID. D.. 10 return as pastor oi the church i'F
the third yesT
The annual ew Year reception by
the Century Club 10 Us members ard
ort-of-town guests and 10 the gentlemen
Of Dover will be held in the club house on
Nor dav. jar uary 3, at s p. m.
NV Serit gtime Girl, spaTkllhg (
n sjc,l comedy will be gwen in Dover.
.lal ralv 10 ~ d 20, 10y local talel under
he auspices cf tho v onlan' : { hub There
will be $50 IL the cast ard cforuseS
Rev. and Mrs Benjamin Fish Ihomp-
son Of Christ T L. { hur ch. thIs town. were
giyes 4 surprise duri' the h'istmas
HOLIDAYS. the p1ese Of q torl .od1l'R
crT from the parIslnoners OF INST ana
- Pauls Chapel, Camden. Mr h9inl-
son has churches at Camden anu hart
iey and the machine VIII he Useful III
has work
Bishop Cooke of the Delaware Diocese
will visit Christ p. f. CHI h, Dover and
the o1bez churches OF the Dover PARISH.
Camden al d HaI ley, IeXi sunday,
The irdoor Christmas plcrlc OF the
PeopleS Christian ChuTch Sunday-Sehool
was held IN the assembly room OF the
cbl1cb last everirg. Gifts were distribut-
ed 70 The children.
I'rion watch night services Will be
Ecld in the Peoples Christian Church tins
everirg beginning al 1890 o clock. Rev
BE jamin Fish Thompson, rector Of
Christ p. /. Church will preach the ser
mon and music will be furnished by the
combined choirs of the Protestant churches
Of the town.
The offerings of Christ p L. Church
for the Near East Relief Fund amounted 10
S672. .35. Wesley NJ. T. Church has con-
tributed s423.iI: Peoples Christian
Church, s26054 for two Sundays and
viii continue weekly contributions for
six months.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31

died yesterday ut icr home at f.cwisville
after several weeks Illness.
In the Metropolitan Church st Wash
'ngton, Sunday last, white marble tablet
whs unveiled In memory of Captain
Samuel Ford and his son, Carroll Ford, !,
both former residents of North Ensf.
Miss Marian Clark Of Washington and
Miss Laura Clark Of the Women's College
81 Delaware are spending the week with
tficir Parents, near Earleyilic.
Good road surveyors have completed 4
survey Of the road between Cecilson and
fArleville, and il is expected work will be
commenced on n permanent road IN the
Spring.
Mrs. Margucrite Arisa Of Port Deposit
has received from the British government,
which would have decorated her late
husband, Francisco A. Aria, n medal in
recognition Of his bravery on the battle
field. Ho wns with the Middlcscx Regi-
nlenf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
FUNERAL. OF AGED FARMER.

Seaford, Dee. 3l--The funeral OF
Samuel T. Warrington, who died on Tues
day at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Eugine Carey, at Dublin Hill, near R1aSsEe-
ville WAS held yesterday afternoon af n's
daughters home, Rev. Disston W. Jne-
! obs of Bridgeville officiating, assisted by
Rev. George l.. Hnrdesty, of Seaiord. He
was 70 years of age and one of the most
progressive farmers of Dublin Hill district
where he had resided for many years.
His wife died about two years ago.
The remains were brought 10 Seaford
and burial took place in Odd Fellows
cemetery
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recitation. st1hc Night Before Xmas =
Virginia Lewis; song bv school, Com
rades OF the. Star. exercise, "1hc Winter
Picnic. class of girls, exercise, George
Hanna and Harry 1hompon; recitation,
William Day: recitation, Legend Of the
Christ Child Marian Phillips; song.
Swing Out Your Berries" class Of girls
song by school, GLORY Be to God; reci-
tation, Miss Irene Gregg. pantom.me,
The Madonna parts taken by Misses
Sarah Benson, lora Thompson and Mae
Seeds: song by school, 'rhc Christmas
Jubilee
The children were presented with boxes
of candy The new minister, Kev,.
Vaughn s. Moore, was present and Will
now reside here. He viii have charge OF
the services at Newport and Stanton on
Sunday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
WOMAN HURT IN COLLISION.

Dove, Dec. Sly festerday ater,ooh'
on the State Road, beyond ChesWoio, ~,
automobile was coming south' occupieI
by MIR and Mrs. William Armstrong ana
80. a,,nrosched by a ear with one i,
ow. temporarily out Of commission. ne
,cc,.par of the towed car was suppose, ~ u
he steering. hut failed 10 do il effectively.
resulting in his csr shooting out into the
road. causing the Armstrong car TO run
INTO il. Both the Armstrong car and the
owed car were badly damaged.
Mrs. Armstrong was thrown clear over
ut, a ditch. and was rendered IN
CONSCIOUS, bat later Fegained CONSCIOUS
e>s ard was taken 90 Smyrna tor treat
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
NEARLY ASPHYXIATED BY GAS.

Bridgeville Dec. 3l.--Robert Reed,
Enos Wright William Stewart and Charles
Truitt narrowly escaped death, this week,
from being overcome by gas in the barber
shop owned by MIR. Reed, Gas is used
in the shop for the purpose of heating
water, and the light going out gas escaped.
Mr.. Reed became i'll and went out. but
fell unconscious ON the pavement Some
one discovered him and then entered the
shop, finding the other three men on the
floor DR. L. NJ Cahall was summoned,
and thcv soon regained consciousness.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
CHRISTMAS DANCE.

Lewcs, Dec 81 The Christmas Dance
Tuesday evening was much enjoyed by
the Young People Of Lcwes and their out
of-town Guests During intermission re-
freshments were served The Auditorium
was prcttilv decorated with cvergreens.
The patronesses were. Mrs. Thomas
II. Carpenter, Mrs, George Chambers,
Mrs. II. Y Lyons, Mrs c. Clifton Maui,
Mrs ". T. orr. Mrs Robert III. Orr. Mrs
William Teal, Mrs William ]. Thompson
and Mrs Robert ]. Walton, il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
NEWS OF LEWES.

Lewes, Dec. 3l--Asbostos shingles,
which are for the new roof on st. Peter 8
i. T.. Church, have arrived. Robert G.
Chan bers, treasurer, and Charles IL
Maull, secretary, of st Peters vestry
were out collecting Tuesday, and with good
results collected 81, l,5o0
To raise money for a suffering child of
the Near East, Miss Sallie Marshall made
and sold l6 pounds Of candy, mostly
chocolate bon bons
Baldwin aull Of Wilmington Is visit
ing his grandfather, Charles II. Maull,
for n few days
Clarence Bcebe, who has been very, i'll
for several weeks, Is much better.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
OLD TREE CIT DOWN.

Dover, Dec. sl-AnotheT Of Dover ;
old landmarks WAS removed, yesteTdhy
whes1 from in front OF the law office oi
George NJ. Jones, known as "Ie Old House
of Dover Greea," q stately Linden tree
had 10 be cut down, because Of the rotting
ST the top Large pieces OF WOOD nave
fallen recently sad the tree had been con-
sidered dangerous.
This tree had stood in front Of the oftce.
Of Ceorre NJ. Jones formerly the office Of
Georcn Y. Massey and Nathanial b.
Smitbe,s for several generations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
c. & ID. CANAL TRAFFIC.

Delaware City, Dec. 3l-Tbe tug
Atlas. with two scows loaded with ma
chinery from Chester To Baltimore. passed
through the canal last evening.
The powerboat BERTHE +. Tull. loaded
with general merchandise from Phlladel-
phia 10 Baltimore, passed through last
evening.
The barg <Rebecca F. McClain, loaded
with gas coal from Philadelphia 10 Wash
inxto1. passed through yesterday
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Lecture by DR.. Candee.

A lecture viii be given in the Y. NJ.
H. A. Hall, at S o'clock on Sunday night,
by Rev Charles l.. Candee on SINAI 5
Eternal Voice" or The Moral Bases of
Life. DR. :. A. Rabinowitz viii Preside
at the exercises, Musical selections will
be rendered at intervals A children 5
entertainment viii be held prior 10 the
lecture between the hours of and s
q clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
Union Mission Workers Meet.

The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society of Union NJ f. Chur CD held an
all day session yesterday. Tn morning
was spent IN preparing poStca rds 20
send 70 schools in foreig n lands The de-
votlonal and business meetings were
held in the afternoon. Miss Truax district
secretary. gave talk on work in Mexico.
The contents OF the rainy day bags were
donated 10 the Bible training school OF
Meyiro
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
New Years at the Cathedral.

This evening st 80 clock there will
be special services at the Cathedral Rt
Rev. John J. Monaghan. d. d., will
officiatc The services will consist of the
singing of the psalm Miserere, Solemn Pom
tifical BenedIction, and the Te Deum.
The masses at the Cathedral tomorrow
will be st ), :, Q and II O'Clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
Must Surrender Seats.

Passes issued by the Pcnnsylvspia
railroad for 1921 To those Of their employees
deserving of thorn sre accompanied BY
printed notice from the president of the
company reminding the owner n the
pass that he must surrender his seat ~
standing passenger in y crowded train,
who has paid his fare.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
CLASS ENTERTAINS.

Newport. Dee 3i.-The Sunday school
class of Mrs. David Bair entertained the
Sunday school class of Miss Bessie lyman
Wednesday evening at the home III Mrs.
Bair. The evening was spent ip playing
games. Music was enjoyed.
Refreshments were served. A large
Christmas pie furnished mu ch amusement
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31
Wilmington Lady
Was Discouraged
Since She Took Plant Juice
Saws She Now Sleeps Fine
and is No Longer Nervous.

The benefits Of good health are obvious
20 ali. Tho value of sound mind IN
sound body needs no interpretation TO
people of education and understanding
II IS only nece. sary to show them how
this healthy condition may be obtained
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31

Miss Elizabeth billiard Of Salem, N. j.,
is spending week here with Miss Florence
Hall
Revival services of the Nj. r. Church
If st. Georges will commence Sunday
evening
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Delaware Canoe Club Dance.
Tho Delaware Canoe Club gave it's
third dance Of the year in the ballroom
OF the Hotel ou Pont last night fIolly
and rnistIotne were used 10 decorate the
ballroom and foyer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-31

We have all the confidence in the world in America
and the American people.
Socially and politically America is essentially
economically sound.
The fact that we are undergoing a normal and nec-
essary process of deflation and relaxation should
make us all the more determined to complete the
read diustrnent just as speedily as possible.
Buck up, tighten up your belts and "go to it,
Weld the sledge hammer of cooperative courage
and shatter pessirnisrn in it's infancy
Cold feet and yellow streaks are not wanted in the
read djustment work.
Warm your feet by the fire of the undaunted spirit
of our country's big men and cover up your yellow
with their abundance of true blue.
Putyour confidencei in America and back her to the
limit
During 1920 our business has prospered forged
ahead gained new conception of its Importance
to the community.
Plans are already perfected that will make 1921
banner year for Miller Brothers.
We hope to make you happy throughout the new
year by attending to your furniture needs as only
Miller Brothers can attend to such needs.
Wehope to add to your prosperity by keeping our
prices lower than other stores for consistent quality
May you enjoy the fullest the bright things 1921
holds in store for the worthy.
IZIAMMnhms
"LEADERS IN FURNITURE
inth and King SITS. Wilmington, D,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
TRANSCAUCASIAN TRADE CAUSE OF
 GREAT RIVALRY

London, Jan. 27.--A lively con1pe- tition for Transcauscasian trade ap- pears to have sprung up among the American, British and Italian inter- ests working there. The British counsel at Batum states that mem bers of the American Relief Com mittees are busily engaged in open ing up trade with America. The British still lead in inportations, he asserts.
 The Consul states that hitherto little else but flour and clothing for distribution to Armenian refugees and persons of other nationalittes in distress have reached this country from the United States, but the atten- Haon which is being paid to the Trans-Caucasus by American inter ests points to an appreciab1e increase in American trade in the near future" |"
 The Italian Mission. as part of its campaign, has Established a fortnight ly service of passenger and cargo boats between TrieSt and Batunn. The route takes the steamers through the northern Black Sea and stops are made at Caucasian ports.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
PERSIA AND HER
 PARTICIP PATI0N IN RECE CENT WAR
Country Benefited By Its Slight Activity in Actual
 Conflict.

l Like the nations Of South America,
 and all other nations that were able l to keep out Of the conflict Persia l was benefited in some ways iy the l world war. It's capital and trade
 have doubled.
 The country is high plateau. B. 900 to 5000 feet high. with no rail- l ways, few roads, only one navigahle river. and Is cut off from easy cona- 1 rnuntcs.tion with the rest of the world 1 by mountain chains on the north and south.
 The rains of ages have washed l them with sullies, and making travel l difficult and expensive. It may be said l that virtually the whole trade of PeA- 1 sia is carried on the back of beasts 1 of burden such as traversed tho l country twenty-five hundred or mora years ago. 1 These conditions have largely cut Persia off from the rest of the world, ] although the culture Of its inhabit- 1 ants has not greatly suffered because l of this: and 1t Is known es the most l enlightened of the Moharnrnedan na- l ttons the Persian being styled the 1 F'renchman of the East
 The first noteworthy appearance of
 
 part of the Medo-Persian empire, es- l abolished by Syrus the Great. the sec- ond empire in history that bore sway 1 over the whole civilized earth. When the third world empire made it's appearance, Alexander the Great l invaded Persia and traversed it with his conquer1ng hosts from one end l to the other, going on through A. ] g1anistan and the Khyber Pass into l India, and returning to Babylon by Baluchistan and the shore route 1 along the Persian Gulf.
 The priests Of Persia teach the l pise everything said to them by the l women, and as 6 consequence the Persian has no home life worthy of the name. Insolence from her twelve year-old son is expected by the Psf- l sian mother as inevitable. l When the Shah of Perga visited Paris some years ago he shocked the hotel patrons by throwing his chip 1 bones under the table after he had 1 finished his meal. He probably ! thought there was no reason why he ! should not feel at home and act ac- ! oord1ngly.
 Before the war the finances of Per
 sia were under the control Of an
 AheflcaN, Morgan ScnuSler. He man
 aged these so efficiently, and protect
 ed the Shah so effectively from the
 tmpositions of the fnanciers of more
 highly civilized nations, that Schuster
 was compelled to resign his position.
 The diplomatic pressure became 100
 strong.
 The pearl fisheries of the Persian
 Gulf have an annual output Of about
 s1,ooo.o00 per year. Roses flourish so
 profuz'ely that they are cultivated in
 fields for purpose of manufacture :n-
 to perfumes. The population is esti- mated at about s,5eo,e00.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
fITz'S PET LION TOO STRONG FOR
 BULLEN'S BULLDOG
Heavyweight Champions "Cat" Hits Prize Dog
 Latter Has Never
 Come Back.

Tine news that Bu1len's is to be- come a coffee house in the near fu- ture," remarked g. prominent Bridge port citizen today, reminds me of one time when Fred BuIien lost a $2o0 bulldog about as quick as you lost your weekly pay these dags.
 '-rhe time I speak d was in the days when Bob Fitzsimmors, then the heavyweight champion of the world was one of the regulars at BulIens and often ran up from New York to spend an evening or two at the fla nous resort which was in those days patronized by celebreues of all sorts and sizes.
 "On this particular night Bob, who had been looking on wine when it was red hiked from Main street into Bullens with pet tame lion follow ing at his heels. How he ever es- capped the cops on the street remains 8 mystery to the present time.
 Enter The Lion.
 Bob entered, and walking up to Fred Bu1len asked him where a cer- tain mutual friend was- While Bob and Fred were standing there talking Fred's prize bulldog of which he was justly proud, came into the room and spied the lion standing behind Bob and Fred.
 Shifting suspiciously the dog walk ed up to the lion and immediately began an Investigation. Fred, at- tracted by the dogs actions, turned and saw the lion and was just about to make some rernonstrance to the lanky Australian when the lion haul ed back and hit the bulldog q clip across the ear which sent the dog against the far wall.
 Exit The Dog.
 "Gathering his feet under him the dog made a flying leap back-not al the lion however but at the screen door.
 exclaimed Bullen, and he was right The dog has never come back from that day to this"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
THEE GROUND HOG.

During most of the year, the ground hog has few friends. The far mer's boy spends his happiest hours trying to smoke him out, dig him out, and ensnare him with murderous traps, SauciIy MT. Ground Hog dehes all enemies, and grows fat on the garden. while the community con- deuns him to death as an outlaw.
 But on February 2, CandIemas Day, when MT. Groundhog makes his an nual excursion to view the weather, he attains for once a position Of popular favor. Leaving his warm nest at a date when two-thirds of the United States is covered with snow blanket, he is cheerfully ready to take his chances in the intemporate climate if the sun be but clouded ln' A most uncertain reliance, as his toes usually get nipped next day. How ever he may fairly be said to typfy on this occasion the spirit of Amer1- can life, which Is always little ahead of the game, and willing to rake it's chances on adverse fortune.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
Chest Sore, Throat Ache? Then Break ljD
 Congestion A 01n2cca 12csa'

Rub soothing, penetrating St Ja- cob's Eminent right on the tender spot, ache or pain, and out comes the misery Don't let 8. cold or grip take hold-' Chest tightness means COR gestiSn. Break it up quick.
 The instant you rub St. Jacop's Eminent on sore back, aching legs or joints where congestion, rhaus22a tis1ra, cold or neuralgia has settled, it pene- trates and starts the relief
 Try this honest old 1iniment - in use for more than 50 years-,o iu- sstantly relieve stiff neck, sore throat, neuralgia, sciatica, sprains or strains. Rub out the grippy feeling that fills you with aches
 Get a small bottle at any drug ssore. Nothing else will give you such quick ease from suffering.-Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
OBITUARY
MRs. ANNA o'RoURKE DAWSON

1sEsS. ANNA G'ROURKE DAWSON.
 The funeral of Mrs Anna O'Rouks Dawson was held from her late home TT William street yesterday morning at 8:S0 o'clock and at o'clock from St. Mary's church where a solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. J. C. Lynch, assisted by Rev A. J. Trainor as deacon and Rev. John Moran as sub deacon At the offertory Joseph Ciabby sang '.Ave verum' and twill Not Be Long There was a large at- tendance of relatives and friends and many floral offerings. The pail bear CTS were Thomas Fay, John Pagan, Maurice Mckenna, Thomas Connors, Edward Mullaney and James Kiern- St Aiichaels cemetery. The commit tai service was read at the grave by Rev. Father Lynch
 Henry J. Scsleitinger:
 Following an illness of two weeks Henry J. Scheitinger, 65, died last night at the home Of his brothsr-in- law. Julius W. Horn, 100 Wheeler av- enue. Before the elevation Of tracks on Housatonic avenue, Mr- Scheitinger was employed as gate tender for a number of years at the East Wash ington avenue crossing.
 A brother, John Scheitinger. sur wives him. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at } o'clock at the late home. Rev. Her man G. Weimer. pastor of the Ger man Reformed church, will officiate. Burial will be in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
HOW TO WRITE ADVERTISING,

An advertisement; is always strength on ed when it states some req son appealing to the peoples common sense. why the store claims that the goods or the service it offers are su- perior, The merchant who is con- stantly changing his copy may not be able to think up some new argument ever-v few days But when he talks about his goods to 8 prospective GUS toner. he can find some good argu- nent why the thing he offers is a good purchase.
 Good advertising after all is merely q reproduction Of good convincing talk. Many ad writers think they have to cudTsi their brains and con-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
h NASTY COLD
 BASED AT ONCE
"Pape's Cold Compound then breaks up a cold in 8
 few hours

Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blow ing and snuffling! A dose of 'Pape'e Cold Compound taken every two hours until three doses are taken usually breaks up g. severe cold and ends all grippe misery.
 The very first dose opens your clogged-up nostrils and the air pas sages of the head; stops nose running: relieves the headache, dullness, few erishness. sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
 "Pape's Cold Compound" is the quickest, surest relief known and costs only a few cents at drug stores It acts without assistance, tastes nice contains no quinine-Insist upon Papes!-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-27
PURCHASING AGENTS MEETING

The Connecticut Purchasing Agents Association will hold a joint session with the Hartford County Associa- ton at the CiE Club in Hartford to- night.
 The speaker of the evening will be W. $. Gould, president of the Fuel Engineering Go. of New York city, one of the foremost auth orftiea on fuels. His subject will be ''The use of fuel under boilers and the compar- ative merits of coal and oil for fuel purposes
 About 40 local members of the as- socia,tdon will attend. J. L. Forgy, purchasing agent of The Locomobile | Company. Is president of the Con- r,ecticut association.