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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-03
SPECIFICATIONS IN DEMAND.
Harbor Board Receives Many CALI
for Blue Prints of improvements.

The demand for specifications and
blue prints of Unit No. | of the Will
mington Marine Terminals on the
Lebdell site, following the advertise
ment for bids by the Board of Har-
Dor Commissioners. has been greater
than at first anticipated, according to
Charles II. Cant, secretary, and un-
der whose supervision the specifica-
tions are being distributed
Following the first advertisement
for bids the local Harbor Board office
was swamped with inquiries from all
sections OF the country. Although n
deposit of s25 is required for blue
prints and specifications. as well as a
certified check for $4,000 or salts
factory guaranty bond, the demand
for the blue prints was SO large that
Mr.. Cant was Obliged to order 100
additional sets
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-03
FIRE

A liquid fire To the bed bugs ants
reaches and 1eas Is what the new chefni-
cal discovery really is, although there Is
no danger or no DAMAGE 60 be done by
using il 10 your springs, furniture or
clothing. This new chemical is known as
Pesky Devils Quietus. i. ID. Q. Costs
35c, but this few cents will have the DOW
er Of Kidding your house of bedbuvs. ants
reaches and fieas If you purchase =. ID
q. y. ID. O. is used and recommended by
the leading hospitals and railroad COM
panirs as the safest and quickest way OF
Kidding the pesky bedbugs ants. reaches
SPECIAL hospital size SOU. makes i've
cure Ii for you or sent prepaid either sire
TO your address on receipt Of price by the
Owl Chemical CO., Terre Haute, Ind The
success Of II. ID. O. has caused imtators
10 have been prosecuted peddling an imi-
tation. Genuine u. ID. q. Is never peddled
Sold by Ecberds Drug Store and ". u.
Danfurfh
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-03

Taxpayers who can not call at the
collectors office to pay will find II
more practical to purchase money
orders or draw n check for amount
of tax payable to the Collector OF In
ternal Revenue. II. #. Graham. Money
orders or checks mailed before mid
night Of June 18th will be considered
as coming within the date.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-03
Noble Convention Delegate.

The Fraternal Order of Reindeer
has appointed Charles Noble a dele.
gate to the annual convention Of the
Supreme Council at Reading, Pa.
June 8. and 10.
The Women's Auxiliaries of the
Order will elect delegate at a meet
ing the latter part of the week. Dele
gates viii leave on Tuesday for Read
ing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-03

come proficient as leaders. they may
never be called upon to fire a gun In
war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-03

Pretty scenery -Brandywine Springs
ADV.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
|S0PPOkT4NEASURE
| N;S9ctA*DISEASE
7estimonyfFavors; Bill, Bm
Certain Sections Arouse:
Some -0ppositionS| (:

Representatives of the Board of
Trade. the District Medical Society
the District health office a nd the
juvenile Court and OF civic and So
ciai welfsrc organizations tcs,i6ed
Yesterday before the House District
cofln.Fttee in support Of the RakAr bill
seeking prevention of social diseases
in the District Of Columbia Two ses-
sions We're held. one in The forenoon
and the other last night.
| Or. d. Percy Hickling. alienst and
i.chalrman OF the committee on public
nralth of the Washington Board of
Trade, addressed the committee oa the
general neet3.for such legislation H.
said it had the support OF the hcanl,
office. the DISTRICT Commissioners the
| Mt.iical Society and all ORGANIZATIONS
! interested III civE betterment.
= the Witnesses. were in charge Of
frol. William Owen. retired surgeon.
| representing NJ Social Hygiene As
bers Of the committee expressed
| themselves asSapprecia,ins the neces-
sity for such rzislat on. but believ-
ing that the biii should be amended
in certain Particulars. principally
for the protection of private fights
;asainst examination on suspicion-
Opposes Ono section.
ing the MEDICAL Sociepy Sof the Dis
trict. which Is an integral psFt Of
the American Medical Society. s'w ith
"A membership Of 565, said that the
Medical Society realizes the inpor-
| ts.hcei OF. such Legislation in principle
He recorded their organized objsetion
to certain features of the bill. krsu-
| ing that the rights Of the indi yidusi
are not sufficiently protected. Re ad-
vocated eliminating one entire sec
| tion Of the bill. .
Judge Kathryn Sellers OF the 3yv<-
nile Court. emphasized the gsnersl
| need for Legislation on this subject.
She said that examination of persons
held for investigation or charge
| should not De tolerated before 5ads-
ment has been passed before the Court.
She said this would be serious in
Nasion of private rights. judge sell
| lers put into the record The report OF
a clinic for delinquent children bich
| examined 1.02. cases. the only sFoup
ever examined This way in Washing
ION, she said. Several members OF
the committee were startled at the
tresElt of this eXami nation. judge Sell
ilers said she believed all chndren
| obtaining work permits should be
tsubject to physical examinattonS
Gives Startling Testimony.i
I DIR. W. C Fowler. District heath or
| ficer. replied to a number Of questions
1 by members of the committee He
said that all school children are not
| physically examined. because the ex-
amining corps is not sufficient. =
[ Miss Sarah J.. Bouchers. connected
| with the Juvenile Court. in examining
! home conditions for delinquent childrea
T; before they are returned TO their
homes. gave startling testimony re-
| garding particular cases that had come
! within her experience.
/, Mrs Maude Wood Park chairman of
the National Lea CUE of Women Voters.
also supfsopted the bill. .. Other wit
nesses Included DIR. A. ". Bosvete and
Dr. Arthur Tooe. representing the Ned
cal Society.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
SUMMER
FOOTWEAR
For Growing Girls

With summer vacation time
but a short way off. comes the
need of new summer footwear.
We are showing many smart
models, especially designed for
the growing girl. among which
are:
Patent Pumps. with medium
toe. low heel. and welt soles-
and a similar model. with strap.
round toe and broad low heel,
both are priced $3.50.
White Canvas STRAPPED
Pumps, with pointed toe and
military heels. $3.50.
White Canvas Pumps, with
round toe and low heels, Sc.
Tan Calf Ball Strap Pumps,
medium toe. low heel, with cut
out strap. $3.50.
Two-strapped Tan Calfskin
Pumps. medium toes and low
heels, $3.50.
Black or Tan Calf Oxfords,
with round or square toes, low
heels and welt soles, 81.
Caildren's Shoe Section, Fourth noor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
FLAG DAY
JUNE IA

The day dedicated to the
honor of your flag and my nag.
Show your pride in it and your
love for it by displaying it from
your home and place of busi-
ness, on your auto, etc.
Cotton Flags, mounted on staff.
Sx12 inches. Sc; 12x1S inches, Toe;
16x24 inches, 1Sc.
Silk Flags. mounted on staff
with spear head; AXIS inches, 15c;
Sx12 inches, 35c; lexis inches,
Soc; 1924 inches, u; 24xS6
inches, $1.75; 2kx4-ft., SS.@.
Wool Bunting FlagsS q pure
wool, fast color and unshrinkable
nag; 2x3-ft. $2.2Ss 4x6-ft., 487S;
5xS-ft., $k7S, 6x10.ft.. Sss sxl2-
It, $12.
& Flag Section, Fourth door.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Boys and Girls
SUMMER
UNDERWEAR

Boys Checked Nainsook Com
bination Suits. athletic style,
round neck. sleeveless and loose
knee: webbing at shoulder and
waistline gives added freedom;
to fit boys 8 to Is years of age.
$1.1J.
Checked and Striped Nainsook
Combinations in white and pink.
low-neck style. sleeveless and
bloomer knee: sizes to At chill
dren 4 to 10, years. S1.:5.
Fine Ribbed Cotton Vests, low
neck. ribbed arm. shell trimmed,
taped neck; to fit children to
IA years. SOC.
Fine Ribbed Cotton Panta-
lettes. close-fitting knee with
ribbed cuff; sizes 4 to II years.
Priced eoc to 7oc. according to
size.
Chndren's Underwear Section. Fourth
floor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
SUMNER
TOYS
That Will Delight Little
Folks

That viii Delight Little
Folks
Lawn Mowers, z5c, SOC and 81.
Wheelbarrows, $l.65.
Kiddie Kars. plain wheels,
four sizes, S1.50 to S.4S.
Special Kiddie Kars, rubber-
tired wheels, $3.50 to S..
Velocipedes, ball b caring
wheels. heavy rubber tires, three
sizes, S1z to SIS.
Velocipedes. plain bearing,
four sizes, S.25 to So.
Express Wagons. $.z5 to SO.
Sherwood Spring Coaster
Wagons, $3.50, s1o5o and $ll.z5.
Playground Slides, made of
natural-fnished hardwoo
maple, sz6.5e.
Nursery Slides. green and
natural finish. $3.50.
SSesaws, natural finish, $3.50
and $3.50.
Children's Croquet Sets, 4
balls, $l.z5 and $l.7S.
Toy Store, Fourth hoor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Girls New
Summer Hats
Make an engaging display
at $3.50 to $3.50

Fresh from their boxes comes
collection of charming hats
for girls, so pleasingly styled
for midsummer wear.
Many of the prettiest ones
are OF lace leghorns. with soft
crushed satin crowns, in pastel
shades-but there are delightful
hats. too. of white horsehair
braid, rather large shapes. faced
with white crepe de chine and
trimmed with daintily colored
satin ribbons. caught at one
side with little rosebuds. Large
leghorns with sprigs of apple
blossoms and ribbons are very
pretty. while crisp white or
CANDIES trimmed with touches
of lace. embroidery and ribbon.
and colored braid hats. wreath
ed in field flowers. add more
loveliness to the collection.
Also Suede-like Tams, for
sports wear, in a variety of
smart colors, specially priced,
S1.50.
Girls Section, Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
INQUIRY FOR HUcKsTERs.
Health Officials to Learn How food
LIS Kept Overnight.

! Investigation TO fnd out if ank Of
the hucksters in Washington Pave
! produce on their wagons in st4bles
overnight has been started by Dk. r.
r. AshWorth. chief food inSpectde OF
the health department.
Inspector AShWorth has dsul ullea
men at the commission row off The
Center market to get list or the
hucksters and the locations w4hers
they keep their teams.
Dr. Ashworth believes thai If Veg
etables or other foods unsold ducinE
the day are left on the wagons Then
they are turned into the stable for
the night the practice should BE-
stopped. Stable surroundings. the
inspector believes. would be anything
but wholesome for produce to b Of
fered for sale the following dayJ
DR. AshNorth has not yet leafned
whether this condition does eNist.
bu. ne regarded it a subjee. WORT ia
1t is probable that the survey twill
| be extended to include hsh veddcFS
who do business on Thursdaysia and
Fridays.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Men s Oxfords
$6.75

The value of which has been the
source of much favorable com-
ment from our patrons.
Smart, good-looking mod
els for young men. youths
and growing boys who re-
ouire size E and over.
Black Grain Leather Full
toe Brogue OAfords. plump
soles and low broad heels.
Tan Grain Leather Ok
fords in a full, broad toe
Brogue model.
Genuine Russia Calfskin
Oxfords. in a popular square
toe French last.
Mems Shop. First door.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
New Washable
Gauntlet Cloves
Very Specially Priced
$50 Pair

Most fashionable for street
wear are these gauntlet !styled
gloves. Made of a fine' wash
able duplex double thnkness)
fabric. which is the nearest ap-
proach to real Chamois-that can
be made.
The Bolton thumb. the center
gore which gives a wide fare
when worn over the coat sleeve,
the straps which fasten with
pearl snap fasteners and NAV
be adjusted to your wrist. and
the Nervure embroidered backs.
are the smart style features.
All seams are silk sewn.
You may select these gloves
in white lined with maize. in
pongee or in Chamois color.
Not only the excellent quail
ity, perfect fit and superior
workmanship, but the remark
able value and extremely low
price of these gloves will be
sure to please.
Glove Section. First floor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Graduation
Gifts
for the High School
Girl and Boy
FOR GIRLS

Bar Pins, plain hligree, 'SS
to $3.50.
Bar Pins. with semi-precious
stones, $40 to $3.50.
Bar Pins. with real stones,
SI6.50 TO $50.
Filigree Brooches. with semi
precious or real stones. $3.50
to $50.
Handy Pins. for cuffs, plain
fligree, engraved. engine
turned. platinum tops, with or
without stones. $3.50 to SIS.
Bangle Bracelets. SI7 to $50.
Sterling Silver Mesh Bags,
S3l to $50.
Sterling Silver Vanity Cases,
new odd shapes. engraved or
with l4-karat inlay, with
woven rope chains, $l7 to S35.
Wrist Watches, gold and.
gold filled. in round. octagon.
square or oblong shapes.
white or gold dialS. $50 to. $50.
Rings. signet, set with semi
precious or real stones. $3.50.
to $50.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Silk Umbrellas

Styles and values that have
proven their popularity with
hundreds of women.
Women's 22-inch Silk Um-
brellas, in navy, purple. red.
brown. green and black: assort-
ed wood handles with bakalite
wrist rings or silk cord loops.
S. plus tax.
Women's 25-inch Colored Silk
Umbrellas in navy. red. green.
Z brown and purple: either mis-
sion or ebonine wood handles
with wrist rings and silk cord
loops. S. plus tax.
Umbrella Section. First floor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Shirts at S2.35

Woven madras OF splendid weight
and texture, neat striped patterns,
mostly with white grounds sizes ID
to l6H. Greatly below usual prices.
Mems Store, First floor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
FOR BOYS

Watches, gold and gold:filled,
Waltham, Howard. Elgin.. Swiss
and Illinois, from to % jewel
movements. Priced S22 to *Is5.
Scarf Pins. mounted in semi
precious or real stones $3.50
to $40.
Cuff Links, all new designs
and shapes, with OF without
enamel. in green or Roman
gold. $3.50 to SO.
Soft Collar Pins. $50 to $J.
Sterling Cigarette Cases. en-
CINE turned, inlaid with IA
karat gold. $40 to $40.
Coat Chains. SIO.5O to SiS.
Gold Knives, *IO.3O to SIG.
Waldemar Vest Chains, $3.50
to $40.
Belt Buckles. $3.50 10 80.
Eversharp Pencils. 81 TO $32:.
Boys Sterling Silver Card
Cases, &1I.5O to S2O.-
Rings, signet. mounted with
semi-precious or real stones.
SO to $50.
Jewelry Section. First floor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Shirts at $I.I5

Fine Count Percale Shirts, with
many different designs and colored
stripes on white grounds; sizes IA to
II. Splendid quality and splendid
economy
Evening star., 1921-06-10
UTILITY HANDY BAGS
are Added Vacation Comforts

There various styles and sizes made Of prely eolored
cretonnes rubber. There compartment
which keeps everything place
put take The bags priced from s1ss
collar $50 to 81.
Perfume lection First Aou.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Shirts at $3.@

These are the very highest grade
Woven Madras Shirts, in colored
stripes and jacquard figures of exclu-
sive styling; also silk madras in
striped patterns with we'll covered
grounds; sizes ID to 1oH. A saving
of third and more on every shirt.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Washable Silk
PETTICOATS

for women who require the
larger sizes.
WHITE TAILORED TUB
SILK PETTICOATS. with ruf-
fed or tucked hounce. some
finished with scalloping or
hemstitching. 81.
WHITE WASHABLE SATIN
PETTICOATS. with scalloped
or hemstitched hem. with rein
forced panel front and back. in
flesh or white. $6.75.
SOFT SHIMMERING SATIN
Lovely crepe de chine. radium
and silk jersey petticoats. trim
med with scallops of soft wide
lace or georgettc founces. trim
med with ribbons and daintily
colored rosebuds, in white or
flesh. Priced from - to S3So.
Pettieoat Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
T0moyTo,o-A Clearance of
200 Boys Woolen
Knickerb0cker Suits
-$z3 IS

BLUE SERGES. FANCY AND STAPLE MIXTURES
You have real idea appreciation of the values
offering the low OF $l35 until you have
the suits. F,~t4T+&G
They good that gladly invite you make
parison of their worth knowing that they will bear the most
careful scrutiny and capable judgment.
Every suit is from stock OF strictly all-wool
fabrics
BLUE sERGEs, GRAYs, OxFoRDs, TANs,
HEATHERS, TWEEDS.
NORFOLK MODELS. SEMI-NORFOLK MODELS.
SPORTS MODELS, PLAIN BELTED MODELS, ONE
AND TWO PANTS STYLES.
All sizes from to 19 years at $13.75 each.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
PRETTY SUMMERY NECKWEAR

Eyelet Embroidered Collar and Cuff Sets
collar. 7Sc.
Embroidered Collars white rol shaped
81 to $3.50
New Organdy Rufaed Vestee plain lace trimmed sl.se
New Net Shields and Collars. tuxedo style 81 to $5o.
Cool. Dainty Cream Net Guimpes ruhed front, edged with
lace sl.se.
Organdy Guimpes, with Val Venice
finely have embroidered 'front.' with long roll
collar $3.50 to 81.
Neckve Section First Aoe
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Shirts at $z.65

Best Grade Fine Count Percale
and Printed Madras Shirts, in va
riety of attractive striped patterns;
group or single; broad or narrow;
sizes ID to II. This price represents
a generous saving.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
White and Green
Sports Pumps

They are of finest white
reignskin, strapped once-the
narrow band of green across
the toe gives the effect of a
tip and also trims the top and
vamp. The strap. too. is of
green morocco leather. and
with the white leather Good
year welt soles and military
heels present a very fetching
appearance.
Priced Sill pair, plus tax.
women's Shoe Section. Third floor.
Evening star., 1921-06-10
Final Clearance of
Misses Tailored Suits
$38 to $z5

These Prices Represent Reductions Of IL to u
Skillfully tailored suits, of trcotine, twill cord
Poret twill and covert clot-dstinctve models that
typify the refined elegance characteristic of
misses suits-the short box with threequarter
sleeves the medium length belted coat and the very
new long coat, worn with without belt-strictly
tailored link button and tuxedo collar effects
Many of them are cable stitched, braid bound or
trimmed with strappings of the material, while
few are beauti6ed with rich embroidery in silk or
gilt.
CoLoRs ARE NAVY, GRAY, COVERT AND FEW IN
BLACK SIZES IA, 10 1S
Misses seetioR,
Evening star., 1921-06-10
New-for SPORTS
THE COLORFUL>
FELT HAT

Now. just in the midst OF the
summer season, come these hats
of fine French felt, adding a
chic touch to the sports cos
tune with their bright colors
matching gay skirts and sweat
ers.
Roll brimmed hats, sailors
with pencil edge. off -the-face
models. small and close fitting
affairs. are but a. few of the
many smart shapes.
Many of them are Just smart
ly banded with grosgrain rib
bon; however. others wear
pheasant feathers that curl
about their crowns. various rib
bon ornaments. and some OF the
smartest are trimmed with cro-
cheted or felt flowers in con-
trasted shades. Orchid. gray.
biege and geranium are popular
among the varied colors. while
white is particularly smart.
Prices from $3.50
to $3.50
Millinery Salon. Third door.
Evening star., 1921-06-10

A Special Offering of
BOYS BATHING SUITS
1926
Beyond question of doubt this is an ex-
tremely low price for this quality suit.
One-piece model Color combinations
Pure worsted are heather and green,
Es.t 80. brown and buff. navy
rdS' 1oioie' and white oxford and
Excellently made. purple.
Size Is to 36, or to 16 years.
Boys Store. Fotrth floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-10

Thirty-fys freshmen battery candida tos
reportei in the gyfnna sium yesterday aftei-
noon for the baseball team. C.aeh Eddie
McNichUl will look after tho youngsters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-10
MINOR BASEBALL
LEAGUE PLANNED
Intercity Circuit in and Around
Philadelphia in Making.
Meeting on Saturday

The 'littlp league" baseball mag
mates are getting busy. Inc Mont
gomery County League; headed Dy
Harold C. Pike. has held one meeting
and flock Of applications has been re,
ccivcd for two vacant berths IN that
circuit. The same situation obtains IN
the Suburban League, of which state
Representative Pike is also the central
figure.
Indications favor a banner season
among the little fellows, regardless OF
whether daylight saving measure Is
enacted. In recent years the rapid
growth of sandlot ball has developed
many clubs in various sections OF this
city and adjacent points.
A movement which has been going
along very quietly in the of season
sponsors the formation of an intercitS
baseball league. The circuit will in
cludc teams within u radius of twenty
miles Of Philadelphia and the first meet
ing has been called by James Hunter
of the Manufacturers Basketball nnt
Baseball Leagues, at the Hotel WaltoI
on Saturday afternoon ut 2 80.
A host of prominent clubs have sig
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-10

Danny Is the best all l-around second
baseman playing in college ranks; He
can hit and field his position like an
Eddie Collins. A change of position
might do him and the team too much
harm. Mel Shriver played shortstop
last year, and while he wasn't q star
at hitting he was good fielder. Danny
Sullivan, from the freshman team may
give him run for the post. At third
! have Hinckle. of the freshman team,
and I think he will be a worthy sue
cessor TO Mike Sweeney, unless a new
man comes along and takes the post.
In the outfield I have Bud Myers.
who led in honors last year, Herman
Harvey. Joe Straus, veterans, and sew
eral freshmen.
have named quite number Of
men. all of ability, but it will take
hard work and considerable training to
develop them into fast, hard hitting
.eam. As soon as the weather is favor
able am going TO start real active
work. for we open early this year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-10
PILLS DISPLAY GOOD
FORM FOR ONE HALF.
co TO Pieces in Second Period With Skeeters and
Camdenites Win Another Easy Eastern League
Victory by the Score of 1915

will take on Franklin Printing and the
econd team will play a. NJ. Waldron.
On Saturday it will travel to West
Chester and meet that team.
Tie in American League
There is tie for first place in the
second half series in the American
League, as n result of last nights games
Mt Yonah Hail. The Fjfteth Club
scored close win over Haywood, 25-23,
and are now on even terms with Han
cock, as the former champs were wal
lopcd by Nativity, q rs.
The uptowners had an easy time in
beating the Girard avenue quintet and
secured the lead at the start and were
never seriously pressed. Every player
on Pal Bullick's combination scored two
or more baskets, with the exception Of
Phil Douglass, who landed one. kid
Pike played well for Hancock. scoring
two of their five goals.
The Fiftieth- Haywood clash appeared
easy for Fiftieth. and at one time they
had an advantage Of 20 to 5. but the
downtowners came through with sec
ond half rally that threatened for time
and at the finish the winners were but
two points to the good. The goal shoot
ing Of Strange featured. He Gagged four
beautiful shots.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-10

eve have excellent material for the
infield and outfield positions. including
wealth Of veterans from last years
team. In addition, virtually the entire
freshman team Of Hast year will be
available. OF course, as last year. our
biggest problem is in the pitching staff.
Ono or even two good pitchers cannot
win n majority Of the games in these
days Of big schedules. A coach simply
must have three dependable twirlers II
the season is going to be highly sue
cessful.
Last year Huntzinger and Sheffey
carried the burden and performed cred
itably, the former particularly. Shcf'
fcy's twirling in the two Swnrthmore
games was the feature of that part Of
our season. and IL he can duplicate
this year and If Iluntzinger comes
through as he did last spring, many Of
our worries will have been nippcd in
the making.
don't think that will play Danny
McNirhol at first base. To my mind,