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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
CHEsTERTowN AND VICINITY.

SPECIAL Correspondence Of Every Evening
thcstertown. Md Nav Is The an
nual convention Of Kent County Sunday
school Association was held Thursday IN
Rock Hall Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev I. G.. Smoot pastor. and notwIth-
standing the very inclement weather, the
attendance was the largest in the history
OF the Association. A fine program. in
Guiding practical addresses, was presented
Tie following officers were elected Presi-
dent, j. Frank Wheatlev. Chcstertown;
yjce-prcsidents, William Hague Of Ken
nedvville and Thomas d. Bowers Of
ChestertOwn corresponding secretary,
\ +. Ncwsome ChestcrtoWn: treasurer
Miss Emma Shafer kenncdyville 4 fall
meeting was ordered 10 be held III Salem
NJ r. Church
Rev. and Mrs Alonzo Trtycrs of
Dover are visiting her parents, Mi ana
Mrs James Middleton. III Rock Hall
Sixtv-fve students Of Washington Col
lege have been suspended by the faculty
for q week because Of their refusal to
comply with ruling requiring attendance
Al chanel exercises IN the morning. Ono
morning President Gould announced that
tie faculty had ordered that any student
absenting himself from chapel exercises
would be suspended Following the edlct
So of the boys refused to attend.
Mrs. Sarah Gunkel, a well-known resi-
dent Of Warwick. died al her home in that
town Monday afternoon. She is survived
bv six children, four Of them being resi-
dents Of or near Warwick john
Ernest Andrew G. Reynolds. Mrs. j. X.
Price and Miss Bessie H. GunkeI.
Mr. and Mrs George King and Mr. and
Mrs. Pine of Wilmington visited MIR. and
Mrs Thomas Caldwell in Galena, this
week.
James p Parrot has been appointed
janltor for the court house and premises
TN the County Commissioners, 20 succeed
Wesley Boyer, deceased.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
RAILROAD MIN 8 STATUS.
Recent Meetings Held In Regard 10 Re-
vocation of Bsandywfne Charter.

Meetings reccnsly held by. railroad
workers in Wilmington are said 70 have
been for the purpose Of considering their
status AZ members Of the brotherhoods
since the revocation Of the charter oi
Brandywine Lodge, No. 5355, Brothefhoo9d
Of Railroad Trainmen, along with the
Other lodges Of tho big Four" IL was
stated that no walkout was contemplated
in this city.
II 10 claimed by the o,lstod railroad
men the action was taken by their lead
ers 10 forestnll the announced Inten-
ton of the "vacationists" To do some
housecleanng. A strike here, they. say,
il remote possibility until decision =
rendered by the wage adjustment board
but thnt the men arc chafing under the
DELAY in an adjustment Of their grievances
and a vnlkout in other sections of The
East nnay SOON fan the smoldering DANES
here
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
HANDLING IMMIGRANTS.
Miss Elizabeth Read Talks on Subject at
Wilmington High School.

An address on the methods of handling
immigrants was delivered by Miss Eliza
beth Read, of New York, before the
Americanization class and teachers IN
the Wilmington High School last night
The title Of her address was Federal
Regulations of Immigration and Citizen
ship" Miss Read is a member of the bai
of New York
She spoke on the necessity oil teaching
foreigners rs soon as they arrive IN th,s
country. II Is only through TINS chahhei
she said, that we can hope to make rea
Americans out of the great mass oi ra"
material that comes through the immigra-
tion stations every year.
Superintendent of immigration Educa'
ton. Miss Marguerite II. Burnett. srok'
at this morning S meeting on The Edu'
cation and Grading of Adult Classes III
English
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
WoRkHOUsE INVESTIGATION.
legislative Commission 10 Prepare Rec
concentrations on Monday.

There was no meeting today Of the
Legislative Commission that has been
probing affairs at the New Castle county
workhouse. According 70 one member
the commission Will meet at Dover on
Monday for the purpose of preparing their
report. Since the last meeting, the
members Of the commission have been
considering the evidence taken at the
hearings and trying 10 form IDEAS as TO
Recommendations that should be made 20
the Legislature.
There will be 40 report submitted 20
the legislature on Monday II IS not
likely that any recommendations will
be submitted unul Tuesday or possibly
Wednesday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
APRH. COURT ORDERS.

State probation officer Halieck ; Ray,
IN his monthly report shows that The toal
collected on court orders for the month
of April was s10.741 If, and the total
fay the year $3.50. .943.64 The total col
lected from the worllhouse for April was
Ss5 50 Paid out ii April. 0,S26.64 The
number of children involved we're SIS
and wives and mothers l58
The collections from special cases foi
Anril we're S87225. and the total from
special eases 50 s.643. The total collected
from court orders and special cases foi
April was @ll sos 50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
Soldier Killed By Train.

Jersey City. y j. May Is -Schnalt
Hart. aged 10 attached 10 Company NJ,
first ias Regiment. stationed at tho Lake
hurst Proving Grounds. Vas crushed 70
death here today between q freight
tram and railroad bridge girder Hart
Jumped from the freight when he found
that il WAS going 10 Newark instead Of
I-akehurst, James kerwin, also morner
af Company NJ, who was with Hart
was detained as material witness
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
COUNTERFEIT WARNING.
Spurious War Savings Stamp Said 10 be
in Circulate

The Treasury Department IS lssung
warning ID postmasters and TO thrifty
person. hereabout, TO be Oh their guard
against buying counterfeit War Savings
Stamps Fraudulent blue stamps of the
1919 series have been made by counter
felters and being sold % the uuwarv
But the frauds can hc easily detected,
the secret Service men say. Ben Prank
lins picture appear ou the stamp. and ia
the counterfeit stamps Old Ben seems %
have the mumps in his let Jaw Indeed,
there Is pronounced swelling Then
under the portrait the lower Of the two
LETT dots l. comparatively indistInct and
the vertical opening between the lines in
the lower left part Of the numeral 2 in
the date 1929 Is closed The principal
feature Of the fraud, however, is the
swollen cheek
lit should be remembered that the
counterfeit Is only OF the 1919 seTies and
like tie original Is blue Blue War Savings
stamps cau no longer be bought from
postoliices or other authorized agencies
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
WYOMING ROUND TABLE.

The following officers have been elected
by the Wyoming Round Table. Women I
Club. President Mrs Bessie Jenkins
vice-president, Mrs Sarah G. Cooper
recording secretary, Mrs Emma Marvin
treasurer Mrs. Elizabeth g. Fisher: cor
responding secretary. Mrs Lillian Benson
librarian, Mrs Emma Sparks. custodian
Mrs NJ. Lndale: chairman Of program
Mrs Maude Miffiin. entertainment. Mrs
Georgia jackson; hospitality, Mrs NJ
Lundgren; music, Mrs Evelyn Tubbs
representative on State Board. Mrs
Martha Clark,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
Thomas Leonard Recovering.

After being unconscious since last sat
nrday afternoon as the result Of falling
down flight of stairs Thomas Leonard,
100 North Scott street, rcgaincd con-
Sciousness at the Physicians and SUI
geons' hospital He was found wandering
about the street in dazcd condition
last Saturday and was sent to the hospital
in the police ambulance. At first his
recovery was not expected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
Cynthia 5 Helpers.

Cynthia Helpers Branch OF the Inter
national Sunshine Society will meet a. the
home of Mrs. Harlan Miller. 2903 Market
street Monday evening This viii be
the last meeting before the annual con
yentiaa in Boston. Nav 20.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
Death OF Mrs. Walter Laird's Father.

Friends q Mr. and Mrs. Walter Laiid
will regret to learn Of tic death of Mrs.
Laird's father, George T. Sedberry, III
Nashville, Tenn, last Tuesday. MIR.
Sedberry was a representative of promi-
nent Nashville family and was man OF
sterling character, whose loss will be
deeply felt in his community.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
SAVE YOUR OLD PAPERS.

Newspriut sutri in the spot mar
ket last week at lac per pound =
$50 ton at the mill
Weigh your daily paper. vary
ing from Ii 10 n pages and you can
easily Inquire the cost of the white
paper on which il is printed, The
result develops the suggestion that
old newspapers and all waste paper
should be saved and sold. There ia
a good market for il and at prevail
ing prices it Is wilful waste not to
turn Il into muney
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
BelIefonte Civic Club.

The Bellefonte Civic Club will hold Z
meeting next Tuesday with Mrs Frank
Long. Committees for the wear Will be
nnolnted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
Card of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. :. Bowers wish to thank
relatives and friends for floral offerings
and auto service during their recent be-
reavement Mr. and Mrs. j ). Bowers. II
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
IN MEMORIAM.

Today recalls sad memories
OF dear one gone 10 rest,
And those who think of him today
Are those who loved him best
In memory Of DIR. Harvey SpTuancc. rho
died three years ago today. May - 1917
1 Friend
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
y. ". c. A. NEWS

The dance gwen on Thursday evening
hy the Aloha Club WAS great success.
\ neat sum was realized for the summer
industrial camp at Camp Nepahwin.
Music vas furnished by Morine's Or
chestra.
Echoes Of tae recent national conven-
ton vii be heard Monday evening st
Weeting st S04 Market street. arranged
bv the membership committee. All
members Of the association and their
friends arc cordially invited 10 attend.
The Blue Triangle Boosters Club are
spending the weekend az The Holiday
Mouse They have planned many
surprises IN way OF ADJUSTMENTS Tor thei
outing.
The Industrial Girl Reserve Corps pre-
sented play last evening in the club
rooms Ii was entitled, The Young
Mr.. DeVinea and was excellently given
The east was as follows Misses Ruth
l.ockerWan, Sarah Rappaport, Myrtle
Cathcart. Emily Powell, Estella
Shiles. Margaret Mavis. Matt
Met Collum and Elizabeth Sanderson.
Miss Elizabeth Fothergill coached the
east Following the performance. dancing
vas cnioved. During the evening ice
cream and lemonade were sold. The pro-
ceeds from the evening will go toward
the summer camp conference fund.
The Friendship Club Will on Monday
afternoon take the children from the
Home Tor FFiendless Children on an
automobile ride and Will end up at the
Holiday House Here games viii be PLAYED
| and refreshments viii be served. The
club Is planning t. give County Fair
on Mav = IN the club rooms.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results. Proved by the salts
ia ction Of many and will be to you Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15
House Party al Holiday House.

The Blue Triangle Booster Club OF the
\. " G. A. will ENJOY weekend party
at Holiday House
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-15

Lost something? Try a classified adj
vertIsemcnt in Every Evening ADV,
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
THOUGHT KANGAROO A BIRD
Naturalist With Captain Cook MIsied
by Remarkable Speed Displayed
by Australian Animal.

A naturalist who accompanied Cap
tain Cook on his famous voyage
around the world mistook for Dird
the first kangaroo he saw.
This is not likely to surprise any
body who has seen kangaroos in their
native wilds, for their leaping pow
ers are so wonderful that at full speed
they really look as If they were flying.
A scientist, speaking Of this matter
to the writer, said: Il CHANGED to
come across two Goldman kangaroos,
huge creatures, In the Australian
bush, and measured the leaps of one
Of them. Thirty-two feet the tape line
showed for each jump, taking 1t from
toemark to toemark.
sit is marvellous to see one of those
great marsupials streaking across
country In immense bounds, literally
throwing itself into the air with Its
mighty hind limbs, and hardly SEEM
ing to touch the earth in its flight"
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
Old Version of Mans Creation.

The religious customs of the As
syrian Sumerians 5000 or more years
ago is given In the fourth volume Of
translations of tablets in the British
University museum by DR.. Stephen
Langdon, who was for three years
curator of the Babylon section of the
university. The Sumerian tablets tell
of the creation of men from clay by
woman deity. This goddess protects
her creations from the flood by saw
ing Ziugiddu (Noah), and the latter
lands In Paradise and eats of forbid
den fruit of his own accord. There is
no Eve in this theory whatever. The
Sumerians believed that ten patriarchs
ruled some 100000 years before the
flood. that 1t was about $4,000 years
thereafter before Cyrus came down
and conquered the kingdom. The his
torical tablets at the university mu-
scum are the most elaborate in ex-
istence. No other records purport to
give such a record OF human existence.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
Function Of an Alarm Clock.

Persons who doubt the existence of
an English sense of humor should con-
slider the following: Whether an
alarm clock is household requisite or
an article OF furpiture caused a
lengthy discussion in a British court
recently, according to the Manchester
Guardian. II II were found TO be a
household requisite" a dealer charg-
ed with making excess profits could
be convicted under the profiteering
law; II II were found to be merely an
article of furniture, the profiteer
would go free. After much learned de
bate, II was decided that inasmuch
as hot water bottle. which puts one
TO sleep. was classed as a household
requisite falling under the provisions
Of the profiteering act, an alarm clock,
which rouses one from sleep, should
logically be classed In the same cate
CORY. And ''the case was RENTED to
the magistrate to convict"
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

Tradition tells that miracles of heal
ing were performed by "St. Tillan," in
the Scottish highlands, by rubbing on
the suffering man or beast certain old
water-worn stones. These stones, or
stones of that description. are still
carefully preserved in the island mill
of KILN, at the western end of Loeb
Tay. Lord Breadalbane, the owner,
has leased the old mill for hand-loom
weaving factory; but the lessee binds
himself carefully to protect the relics,
and to give the public facilities for
viewing them.
On Christmas eve. as on every
Christmas eve for centuries past, the
stones In their niche Of the wall were
provided with q new bed" of reeds,
straws and other wrack brought down
by the mountain torrent Of the River
Dochart and left stranded on the
rocks. The bedding must on no ac-
count be picked by the hand of man.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
coNFuClUs' TOMB A SHRINE
GRAVEYARD In Which Great Teacher 10
Buried Held Sacred to Him
and His Descendants.

The graveyard Of Shantung. Chu-
Fu. lying one mile from the city gate,
is noble expression Of the dignity and
mystery of death, says Nathaniel
PETER In Scribner's Magazine. Lead
ing to 1t from the gate is broad
avenue Of trees spanned half way by
a stone arch Of exquisite carving and
majestic lines. The graveyard proper,
which is really park, is enclosed In
q pink wall.
Within the graveyard any member
Of K'ung clan, descendants Of Confu-
Gus, may be buried, whether the per-
son be a scholar or a co0lie. AT the
farther end of the park is another
wall, behind which are the tombs Of
Confucius, his son and his grandson.
These consist Of piling up Of earth,
before which are a stone altar, tab
let inscribed with six Chinese charac-
tiers, stone urn flanked by two bronze
candlesticks. and along its sides a
few trees with shrubbery around It..
The K'ung family has enormous
holdings of valuable property, the gov
eminent RENTING the taxes on much
of the property and appropriating
periodically for the maintenance and
repair Of the cemetery.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
Giant AirpIanes.

Airplanes of the future, required to
make long overland journeys. will be
specially built for this purpose, prob
ably multiple engined, with a fuel sup
ply capable Of "A hours or more. In
deed 1t is possible to build such type
Of craft at the present time, flying
hundreds OF miles with unfaillng reg
ularity over deserts, mountains, cities
and villages In all kinds OF weather
with an absolute freedom from danger,
which is more or less prevalent in war
type airplanes in use at the present
time. The cost of the upkeep of an
airplane and the salaries of the pilots
and mechanics to keep the machine In
order would soon be paid for out of
the sums now given for slower rail
and boat transportation, for horses,
carts. pack trains, etc, necessary for
desert transportation.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
DANISH DEMON or INSOMNIA
PNvslcIan Declares "ealmy Sleep
May Be Obtained by Following
Advice He Gives.

The other day medical man. con-
sufted by a patient who feared insom-
MIA. instead OF prescribing the expect
ed drug, merely told his patient now
m sleep. The threatened insomnia
was banished. says London Answers
One should lie on the right side
not because this affects the heart out
because 1t relieves pressure on the
digestive organs. But the right side
IA not "a full right" There should
be a slight tilt to the left, so that the
right shoulder blade. and not just the
shoulder. takes the weight
The proper position is to elevate
the feet three inches or so higher than
the head and Just TO Crook the legs
slightly. Head pillows should not
he used. or but Just a small one. And
that should come under the neck.
Natures pillow Is the sleeper's own
arm, curved.
Bed clothing should be Just sum-
Gent for warmth. Overweight or over
tfchtness-some sheets are tucked IN
much too tightly-induce restiessness'
which may easily develop into insom'
mia. which is as much a habit as q
disease.
Each individual has nervous sys-
TEN which is his own and unlike any
one else's. 1t is, therefore, advisable
IN the case Of persistent Inability TO
saeep. TO move the bedstead. Try an
east-west position, instead of north
south, or vice-versa.
The sleeping result may surpriSe
YOU
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
HOLY WELLS SPREAD DISEASE
italian PILGRIMS Resent Attempts to
Prevent Their Using Polluted
Pools They Hold sacred.

Benares, the city Of 1900 temples,
In also the city OF holy wells. A pill
grim IN Benares can put In busy Gay
making the round of these landmarks
and complying with the ceremonies
prescribed for those who would drink
from them. ~
Only the devout Indian pilgrim
would care to drink of the sacred
wells, for custom says that flowers
must be flung into them as peace Of
ferings, and these decayed noral OF
ferinrs tend to make the water unit
for drinking. The British govern
ment did clean up some OF the most
holy and popular Of the wells In the
interests of sanitation. But the Hin
dus were not pleased. They come
hundreds Of miles to enjoy the bene-
fits of the holy water, taste, scent and
all and they do not care to have II
tempered with.
The most holy of the wells is the
Well of Knowledge which stands near
Benares' most ancient shrine. the
Golden Temple, and is said to be the
dwelling place Of very Important
god. The most mysterious is the
Well of Fate Any one who looks
into the Well Of Fate exactly at noon
and fails to see his shadow is said to
be doomed to die within six months.
or course, IL the silent prophecy ID
unfavorable. the spirits can usually De
bought off by offerings at the temple
conveniently near by.
In another well snake god lives
and still another Is dedicated to the
spirit of healing. Pilgrims not only
drink of the water Of this well. but
also battle in it to make sure OF the
waters power being transferred TO
them. Half million pilgrims tour the
holy wells of Benares every year ana
drink enough Of the water to STOCK up
their systems with the germs OF every
disease known to India.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
An After-War Bride.

A returned soldier and his sweet.
heart called on Judge to marry them
The judge married them. and. appar.
emily satisfied with his work, he said
% Vic, Salute the BRIDE" For an
instant the groom was fiustered. Their
ne took two steps to the rear. came t.
a distinct halt, clicked his heels to
gether and gave Mrs. Vic one Of tn,
~doughboys' finest" "Oh, well,
guess that viii have to do" sighed tn,
Judge as he signed the license.--Argo
naut.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04
Oldest CONNECTION.

The greater part of black licorice is
derived from Spain, where II is made
from the juice Of the plant and mixed
with starch to prevent 1t from melting
In hot weather. The licorice plant Is
shrub that attains height of three
feet and II grows wild where its roots
reach the water. II fiourishes espe-
cially on the banks Of the Tigris and
Euphrates rivers.
Since the valley Of the Euphrates
contained one Of the earliest civiliza-
tons in the world, the probability is
that lIcorlce is about the oldest con-
fection IN the world, and the taste
which the boys and girls of today like
so well was enforced by the Young
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

Our business is growing vey ut
isfactorily, thank you. The lid
standard of our meats, gosns
and vegetables, the excellent ssru
we always endeavor to give su
patrons and the reasonablenea 4
our charges account for regular b
crease in the number Of our CO
toners and in the volume af dul
business. Willis Grocery and A,ri.
ct, Phone Ill. q
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

Press Agent-Tve done everything I
could. TIL admit that l cannot think
up any more publicity stunts.
Movie Actress-Oh, dear. suppose
TIL even have 10 marry you to get a
little publicity again. Still, divorces
do make splendid advertising. Film
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

No brand of coffee on the mark
ct gives such uniform satisfaction
as does Helen Lawton. Lovers of
real good coffee are missing some
thing extra fine if they don't try
the Helen Lawton. Hewitt-Ammer-
man Company. Ftf
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

The chief objection to five-dollar
theatre seats is that the specula
tors would want ten dollars apiece
as commission for selling them
New York Void.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

Sooner that quit Fiume, dan
nunzio offers to blow himself up.
All he needs is a pin.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

This would be a good time to sell
houses if the sellers had anywhere
else to go.-Albany Journal.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

The pipe organist may be a handy
player, but as rule he Is inclined
also to put his foot In 1t.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

The honest commercial traveller re-
sents being called snare" drum
mer.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

A woman's dress may be after her
own mind, but 1t takes her much
longer to change the former.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

Oh, what a heaven is Lowell And
also, oh, what hell Middleton and
Decker.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

The trouble with the political
economy of Congress is that it is
political.-Greneville Is. CO. Pied
mont
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

The nectar which Loves own hand
pours never fails or sours.-Mallett.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1920-06-04

The women regard the census as one
of the pertls of the age, because they
must tell their real ones.-Philadel-
phia Bulletin.