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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-05

family, care for the same sort Oe
ravine neighborhOod as my family
does. We're very much alike.
"You were going to talk and we
never gave you a proper chance. We
beg your pardon. Pray tell us what
you were going to say.
"A ANY rate | beg your pardon, and
I am sure the Gazeiie does, too
Il do the Gazelle answered.
''Iwasn't going to say much of any
thing. the Black Buck answered. i
hadn't introduced myself as yet to any
of the boys and girls. At least /
don't think many of them know me.
Those who come to the zoo often may
but there are many who don't come to
the goo, and you know we're all try
ing TO ler our stories be heard by
many boys and girls SO they'll know
OF us and OF our ways and so they'll
be more familiar with the animal
world.
..Then when they come to the ZOOS
they will recognize us when they see
US and will bow TO us and know us
by name.
1.-THE farm animals are telling their
stories as they say that many city
children do not know who they are
and what they DO so we're all doing 1t
as much as possible"
'1t's q good idea" said the Gazelle.
IAN excellent one" said the Indian
Gazelle.
MY name is not only Black Buck"
said AFR. Black Buck, "but it is stalso
SaSin Antelope.
Il am of the antelope OF deer fam
lily and they say that | am more beau
tiful than any of the smaller ones.
That is, am very handsome and hand
some means fine looking and rather
distinguished looking rather than pref
ty and graceful.
s'When we're born we're fawn col
ored like the ladies OF the family, but
when we grew Older we grow darker,
for when we're quite grown up, we
gentlemen OF the family wear brown
black coats.
Our horns are long and very much
marked with rings and they look a
little like spiral stairways
.They arise from our heads in a
shape which looks something like the
letter V and are interesting looking
horns.
ITO be sure when we're fuil-grown
we don't wear entirely DARK suits.
Our cOats and collars are dark bxt our
waistcoats are light.
Truly 1t il nice to he Black Buck
and to have spiral stairway horns.
"3ust think what an adventure l
could have walking UP my own horns
IL it were Only possible.
Its not possible, not possible at
all. bat ff it were possibie wouldn't
it be funny ioke?"
You'd have to take them off yOu
before you could walk up them" one
Of the others said
sTrue,'' said the Black Buck, "and
I'll never do that Besides they're not
long enough to do much walking upon.
They're only about twenty-five inches
long.
THAT wouldn't be taking much Of
walk. But I'm proud of them and
hope they'll be thought an interesting
part of me: that is what hope
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-05
Insect idiot.

Scientists tell MS that when grass
hopper catapults his corporate self
into space by the propulsiye power Ut
his hinged hopping poles he has no
idea where he is going to light. 1t
may be in the lake or the brush fire
or the kerosene eau or the pansy bed |;
It is all the same to him. Examine his
countenance. He looks the perfect
fool: Al the top of the head two
buiging eyes as expressive as the eye
Of dead carp; and below this is q
nose like wooden plowshare. This is
all. There is no forehead, no brain
and no room for one. The grassiop-
per. we find. is an insect idiot. The
best he ever did was to keep out from
under the foot of his betters. Mime
apOlis Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-05

while the rest OF this Mathematician
policy of repression is modified by the
modern idea of providing safety
valves, through which rise the
springs
Capitalizing the mineral waters was
the principal industry, but not the
only one, of Carlsbad In the vicinity
were porcelain works and the shopper
of the days when the wealth and fash
ion of three continents gathered there
might purchase Bohemian glass and
beautiful tl+nkets of many kinds, rep
resenting the Czech handicraft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-05
The Shades Of Niuht.

Teacher-In this verse. what Is
meant by the line, 1.-THE shades of night
we're Ealing fast"3
Ro5by-Piease, SIR. it means that
some one was pulling down the blinds
American Boy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-05
Bio Devil Fish.

Four members OF the Miami aquari-
nm association recently went on a
fishing trip in the Bahamas and caught
a S,000-pound devil fish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-01-05
citizen,s First Duty.

The citizen is the servant OF the
state. and is bound to use all his en-
dowments for the common good
Bishop Westcatt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
MRS. MARGARET HILL
SO YEARS'OLD TODAY
She is Quietly Observing the An
niversary, Being III From
a Cold.

Mrs Margaret TIll probably the
oldest resident of Delaware Is to-day
receiving written congratulations from
many of her friends and relatives on
hcr ninty ninth nirtndnv anniversary +,
Mrs Hil. who resides with Mrs George
w. Rrinton du punt road near Ian
caster pike. is unable - receive her
friends personally. owing 70 an Illness
due Is general de- ility. brought on hY
cold contracted six weeks ago I'ri"r
to that time however, Mrs iiill had
satisfactory health for a person y her
advanced ago
before making her home With Mrs
Printnn about year age MI tInl
lived al blo Adams street f"r about Il,
wears. most of which tiine she kept q
notion store She IS the widow ~ Hi
iah hin. Who died many years age. and
during her husbands lifetime lived "a
strickersvilIe. Ia BEFORE her marriage
she was Miss Margaret Cornish. end
was born at tfreeubank she has spcnt
most " her tim. in hcr native state
Always active in church affairs, Mrs
I'm has been member of Harrison
street M =, Chu-Ch since its rectuu
prior ~ which time shc attended sr1Nl
ces held iu q little frame chapel on th'
same street. used in place of IN" later
structure. she WAS noted during th'
more active period of hel life for h"r
readiness ~ assist IN raising funds fHt
church affairs hy needlevork, otc SHE
il much esteemed. having cheerful
and Fociahle disl ozttion. AMI has 2 h"S'
III friends She east vote fot NH
Harding for President Al th" recent
general ele, tion, and IL believed ~ N
4 the oldest vctof tn her district
/ Mrs Hili has three nicces in this itN
/ Nfez Emma Cornish vh" li''a VIII
/ her Mrs Annie Towell, Aire- ffanl
/ Newton daughter in-iaw Nrs
/ Josephine Hill a grandson. tharlof
4 IlnI Shc also has 4 rrandFcn lvins i
i North Carolina VHo with hts VII"
/ ral,ad upon hor during the past sum
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
NEGRO WOMEN FAVOR
SMALL SCHOOL BOARD
Endorsement OF Bill Given by
Their Republican Or
ganiyation.

The League of Colorsd Republican
Women, In regular session iast night
M the National ITnli. considered var
ious matters. The chairman, Mrs.
Dunbar Nelson, presented report Of
the meeting of the National Negro TIE
publican Women I'm Washinston last
week. a vote ~ appreciation for the
work done by Councilman John o. Hop
kina and the other ooiored nen aH-
eoeiated with him In furtheriug the
movement to have Council appoint
eolored city vaccine physician. was
given Mrs M 10 Jackson. chairman of
the Sixth ward, presented the following
resolution which was adopted
Whereas. The League of Colored Re
publican Women feel that the efficient
administration of the schools Of the
city should be one of the frat eonsldera-
tions Of the women Of the race, and
whereas We believe that SEVEN
MEMBER BOARD or EDUCATION for
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
rPwoRTH CHoIR CONCERT.
Pleasing Event last Night which Was
ApprpCiatad nv q Large Audience.

A largely attended concert was given
lasi night in Epworth NJ = church hy
tha choir. under the leadership ot
George H. King assisted nv Mrs Nil
dred NJ. Raymond. elocutionist \ med
lev of war songs arranged by Charles
T Edwards was feature,
The fun strength Of the choir was re-
ouired IN the opening number, Rocks
Great Is the Lord and the singers
handled e in manner that showed
careful training and Intelligent inter
probation. All the succeeding numbers
bv the chorus were sung. with fine eff
feet. until fhe closing chorus. Emerson's
THE Mountain Land. on which the big
choir seemed to he at its best. and its
rendition was a fitting climax to an
evening Of unusually good singing.
The double male quartet sang Silver
Threads Among the Gold. arranged
for male voices by Phillips and One
Of the Dear OF Southern Pines, by
Parks The male voices blended re-
markably we'll a seni-chorus Of ladies
sang Geibel's Come Silently. Sleep,
This selection showed TO advantage the
ability of the singers in handling their
several parts.
William F. Raymond sang 'Whl You
Remember" from "Maytime." and was
Obliged to respond TO encores.
The entire mems section Of the choir
sang star of the Summer Night, and
a mixed chorus sang Edwards Dear
Old Southern Songs Both numbers
were well rendered w. Harper Spry
and Mr. Raymond sang Let the Rest
of the World Go BY. and was heartily
| encored, the chorus joining in the re-
! frain.
Mrs. Mildred Menow Raymond The
/ elocutionist. was entertaining. Miss
/ GLADYS Bowers was the soloist for tbs
/ soprano solo part in Great is the
| Lord" and Clarence Thomas was, tenor
soloist in Edwards War Songs" Botf
these young singers acquitted them
! selves in splendid manner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
u. 4. COMMERCE. CHAMBER
GIVES CONFIDENCE" RULES

Washington, March s.--HavinR
found cancellation OF contracts TO
bo one OF the contributory caures
for tho existing business depres-
zion. tho Chamber Of Commerce
tho United States issued Monday
sion. the Chamber of Commerce OF
will restore confidence and avoid
future MISUNDERSTANDING. Among
these arc:
Draw contracts I'm conformity
with tho law of the State Ia which
they are completed or accepted,
making the obligations of both
the seller and tho buyer equitable.
Provide In contracts for nrhi-
tration I'm caae of dispute either
under the State Isws. rules of
trade organizations or other
equitable agency.
stand for Golden Rule policy
throughout your business. taking
lesa II necessary to demonstrate
you mean IL.
Without preaching, keep be
fore your employees and your
trade continuously the value OF
good will built on kept promises
Take an advance etand per
sonally for American business In
tegrity and LET II be known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
TO RELIEVE. CATARRHAL
DEAFNESS AND HEAD
NOISES

II vou have Catarrhal Deafness ~ are
hard u hearing - have head noises ro o.
Your druggist and Get ono ounce 81 TAR
mint tdonhle strength and add T. i !,
pmt ot hot water and little gtan1lated
sugar Take nue Tablespoonful four tunes
a dav
1hia will often bring quick relief FROM
tho distressing head nniaes tlnRgad
uoHtrilz should open. breathing Iecofpe
casv AMI tho mucua stop dropping into
little and la pheasant a. take Anyone vhn
haa Catarrhal Deafness or head nuiaes
ahoud give this prescription ifIal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
RICHARDSON PARK
LADY'S STATEMENT
Was in a Terrible State of
Health Before She Took
Plant Juice.

Indigestion wrecks the ortirr nervous
system afa clogs III the waste matter
ir the rf0stmca. which. IN turn. poisons
tho blood HALF d,ecetrd fond IN the
stomach fcuncnts and forms poisonous
gases which rross urdcr the heart,
causing palpitafiou
The famous herbal stomach medicine
Plant .lmcc rarely fails fo give rehet
ia such cases Mann mcn andwnmcn who
have suffered from stomach. liver kidney
troubles ard rheumatism. arc now or joy-
ing perfect health due to rIart Juice, as
their numerous testimonials show
In recent statement Mrs Leota
Selmes. a popular lady. residing nj Rlch.
ardsun Park. Del sald
Il got the most splendid results from
your wonderful flart Juice after years of
suffering with stomach trouble ! had
taken All sorts # medicine and treat
ments and was told there was no hope for
me ] was tnld that the lining of my
stomach was entirely gone | certainly
was II terrible state as ! could take no
solid food INTO my stomach without suf-
iering untold torture. even glass of cold
water would cause gas was 80 nervous
that could not sleep saw always consti-
patcd and had headaches ali the time.
l}ti 10 tNtSt on thlIFu ff&'ktJt AT q tllik
got so weak that Lcould hardly stardon
my fs,t NV liver and kidneys were badly
affected and got SO discouraged did rot
know where 70 turn When | read of so
many Of our home people being cured by
Plant Juice | must coufers | had little
faith m IL However | got bottle and
much 70 my surprise began TO have an
appetite and could digest my food: now
snCe have continued 10 take it can eat
anything | wart even corn beef and cab
baKe, my bowels are regular. ! have no
pains or headaches. and sleep like child
at night, my nerves are in fire condition
and feel energetic and ambitious 20 dc
my work ! want to tell everyone Of tn,
real worth Of Plant JuiceIt is most
wonderful
The Plant Juice Man is at The Mile
Drug Store, 404-406 Market street, wher,
he is daiy meeting the local public anC
Introducing and explaining the merits o
this remedy Free samples given
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
FIRST BATTALION
IS NOW ORGANIZED
Four Companies Of the New Ma
tional Guard Regiment Es-
tablished in Wilmington.

AZ tho state Armory Monday night. |
Company ID wns organized. making the
fourth company In Wilmington. which
completes the First Battalion of the
Anti-Aircraft Regiment of the National
Guard with tho organization nf Com
pnny u tho following officers we're
elected: Captain. Robert II. Kelton:
FIRST lieutenant. John J. Bafferty. sec
ond lieutenant. Joseph G. Mclaughlin
Captain Kelton and Lieut.. Lafferty
both served during the recent World
War and were discharged with the same
rank na held by them now in Della
wara'a new military organization.
Lieut. Mclaughlin Ia also nm ex-Na-
tioual Guar,lsman.
The First battalion la composed Of
tho following companies A, g. II and
+. all located i'm wilmington Now that
the battalion has been completed the
officers In charge arc starting to recruit
| fof truck company and two combat
trains. which are also 10 be located here
| in Wilmington.
! Delaware ls ono of tho few states
| where the enlisted personnel have the
privilege of eloctinR their officers from
! tho ranks All officers IN the Della
tware National Guard have been chosen
! from the ranks Of the enlisted per
| Rounri The officers now located in
| Wilmington are:
Company A--Captain, 8. n. Irwin
Duncan first Lieutenant William !
Mckinney. aocond lieutenant, William
J 49, Rcean
! Company Captain. George
Schulz FIRST lieutcnant Robert II Gray
second lieutenant, Lewis w Zehloy
company p--Captain. Rohcrt u kel-
tom first lieutenant John Tnncrty
second lieutenant. Joseph & McIanEh
lin
company F-Captnin. John = BLACK
son. first lieutenant Leroy y Work
second lieutenant, Horace Wadding
ton
Delaware ranks among tho foremost
states IN the organizing ~ the Nauona
Guard
At Dover COMPANY q was formed if
February. elcrting captain Hohert y
summons First Lieutenant Hvpberd Rn,
Second Lieutenant MrwilIame cap
tain simmons is m x-oHirer ~ N,
b9th Pioneers alec Spanish American
War veteran Lieutenant svphcts
served tn the Eqth rionear infantry
Lieutenant McWuHame aery"d ~ th'
Would War III the Marine torrH
Az New castle the Tank totp win h'
organized somo time during tho ueN
week Thev have practically secures
the required number that r. neeesaar-
ta y. re,uguizrd hv the Federal coy
eminent Tho election q ofircra VII
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
DRAPER CENSURED
ON DANCE QUESTION
Ms+hod;st Ministers by Resolu-
ton Object to Use OF Wofo
Fanatics

~psncing" bids fair 20 supersede
..,,,.,,.. a.. , question for discussion by
,ho members OF the city Board of Edu-
c,t,on At least the question has
,.,cnod the stage where II is likely 10
ca,ts, some Talk at the next meeting OF
+.,t hodv This as n result OF fcsoiu-
,ions adopted Monday at the weekly
meeting of the Methodist Preachers AS
sociation. Censuring Oscar Draper
member of the board. for remarks said
20 have been made by him concerning
the attitude Of the ministers on dancing
IN the public schools
Tho resolutions were adopted at the
Monday meeting. and committee OF
ministers, with Rev. l.. NJ broadwaS
as chairman. appointed 10 call on Mr.
Draper and ascertain II he had heen
correctly quoted The committee called
on Nr praper Yesterday and learned
from him that he had been rightly
o,,oted. and further that he had nothing
10 retrart In what he had said.
Mr.. Draper. at a recent meeting Oh
tho hoard. was reported to have char
srterized those who had conpiaiheo
Of the dances and exercises IN ti'e
schools. as fanatics" The language "i
Mr. Draper on that occasion. as quot
ed I'm the resolutions of the minister's
was I'm substance as follows
7 sce no harm in the Chiidreh nav
ing music to march by or To exercise
with. What harm is there In wh'h OF
a tow hons and occasional Jumps
60 M harm, in these steps. and II is a
shame that they have 20 be stopped as
a result Of a desire Of class Of tanat-
Irs They. these fanatics. complained
several days ago that they objected 10
,bair children being taught To dance
sna as n result these rhythmi9 exer-
-isas have heon stopped by Mr Scott
Tho resolutions adopted by the min
listers concludes with:
.put what are facts7 No one ot
,he people whom Mr.. Draper classes
as fanatics objected to music q
march with. etc what they did Oh
lect 20 was TO have their children
taught to do what In the Judgment 81
their parents was hest to refrain
fror and il, one ease AZ least pro
tast was entered against a mere child
heinr. against her will. Informed that
She must dance with n member Of the
opposite sex.
we claim tho Cod given right e
express our opinions. especially since
that Is a right that inheres IN Amerl-
can citizenship. and We make hoi'
~ suggest that Mr.. Draper weigh Wei
I,s v-Crds ~ aDeakinp as n public scr
-, fcr ~ might chance that the ser
want would be liable to charge ct
slendar or libel when he holds his mast
ors IN 10 scoru and ridiculo. and uses
language IN rharacteri7ing them which
% reprehcnEihle 10 the last degree y
would ha vol also. IN making such
,barac,c,izations to make them ACCORD
rftb the facts. thing which. If this
NJ Draper Is correctly reported, h'
failed 90 do"
Whether Mr.. Draper has anythint
further to say on tho question lF no
known. as he could not he located 70
aay by a reporter Of Every EVENING.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09

be held I'm New Castle tho latter part
of next week The two remaining com
paniea 20 be completed are Newark aud
Milford The Newark company Is about
7b per cent recruited.
The Delaware National Guard viii be
known M the Anti Aircraft Regiment
~ Delaware. which Is an entirely
motorized unit md will be something
new for Delaware as a military orgaui-
gatinu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09

the city will he highly capable Of hand
iinR problems ~ administration for the
bettermsnt Of nll the children ~ all
the people: therefore, be u
Resolved. That the League ~ rolored
pepublirsu Women ndorse the seven
member Board of Education for the
city of wilmington and pray the pas
cage Of said bin by the General A.
refnblY ~ Dover. Be u further
Resolved. Ths, copy ~ this rssolu-
tion be saft the members ~ tho General
Assembly for their consideration,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
DEATHS.
ArNswoRTH

ArNswoRTH-In this city. on March s
1921. Edwin Ainsworth, in his 74th year
q Brandywine Lodge. q O + and
Din pont Lodge A. F. & A. NJ, are invited
10 attend the funeral services at his late
residence 1904 Woodlawn avenue, on Thurs
81 Mt salem cemetery.
IJNTHIC UM-In this city. on March s
1921 Elizabeth Virginia, infant daughter
Of Goidie nee, Bosgsl and Charles
Relatives and friends are invited 20 attend
the funeral services at the residence of her
parents 1l21 Lancaster avenue. on Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock Interment at
Riveryiew cemetery
LEMMoN-ln this city. on March ?
1921 Esther. widow of John Lennon, in
ber seth year.
NJ e Church and Bible class are invited to
attend the funeral from the residence of her
son-fn-law Joseph Given. 6O3 North Union
at 3 o clock Services at Mt Salem NJ K
Church. Interment at Mt, Salem ceme-
terry
pAULMA AN-In this city, on March 8
1921. Catherine M. wife Of William E
Reiatives and friends are invited TO attend
the funeral services at her late residence.
3l5 West Twenty third street on Saturday
Patrick Church. 1nterment at Cathedral
cemetery.
sKTRvEN-1n Baltimore, Md, on Mon
dsy March 7. 1921. Mrs. Mary A Skirvep
formerly Mrs. John s. kenna-d of VIII
interment will be in Wilmington and
Brandywfne cemetery on Thursday after
noon March 10. at o clock. Relatives and
friends invited to the services al the gra We.
Additional death notices, recci ved too late
for this column will be found on Financial
Pnae
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
REMSEN HEADS ENGINEERS.
Officers Elected by Wilmington Chapter
Metric System Endorsed.

Peter Remsen was elected president
of the Wilmington chapter or the
American Association Of Engineers at
its monthly meeting in the du Pont
Building last night Rees Weston was
made vice-president; NJ. J. p. Moore
600 Geddes street. secretary, and X. Q.
Rogers, treasurer.
The bill before the 4. S. Senate au-
thorizing metric system was indorsed,
as was the new city charter bill. il
was decided to form an employment
Office here, and firms employing techni-
cal men are asked TO communicate
with the chapter.
The city charter bill was also in
dorsed on Monday night by the Viii
mington Turngemeinde, and by the
Junior League.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
STRIKE STOPS NEwspAPgRs.
IlinRhs m ton Printers Quit Work ~
Increased Wage Demand.
4 Tlreer ~ f1very fsveninn

ny Associated r'ress 20 Every Evening
Ringhsmton. New York. March pe--
For the first time In It's history Bling
harnton ia without newspapers tods y
a. the result of printers strike.
At six o'clock last evening the Bing
hamton typographical Union by vot"
II 1876 90 voted 20 strike for an In
crease IN the wage schedule from s3s
and 81 to s45 and $50 per week with
n~hour day.
The employers offer ~ renewal ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
DETROIT nEpoRTs ALIENS.

city Has Thirtr.Flye ta eo Hack, Via
New York.
ny Associated Press - Every Evening
Detroit. Mich. March g-Thirtv I've
aliens ordered depotted for alleged nj
irai activities. arr - ieat" hero gHn
day for New york pr. = T.. prentiH.
immigration inspector. announced 10
day
The mon arc - leave Eilla faia NJ far
Europe on tho Monaghan March -
alonR with dpportnes from afhet patfa
81 the country
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
CONSOLIDATION OF POSTS.
orfcer, VIII Discuss Question at
Meeting Tonight.

The officers Of the various posts Of
the American Legion will meet in the
Lodge building. Eleventh and King
s,reets tonight. for tho purpose of dis
cussins tho advisable Of Consolidat-
inc tho posts of the city. which IL is
believed. # favored by them.
The question was discussed at meet
ing Of the John L, Fisher Post. M. IS.
American Legion. in the J n. g A.,
but no decision reached.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
Card OF Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs Robt. NJ. Viands extend
thanks 10 their friends and neighbors
at the death of their infant daughter
Gladys. ys.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
For Rent Garages.

Reasonable, desirable location, en-
trance 14os Rodney street and 1890
Delauara avenue Phone 4s5O-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09
Groves IS the Only Genuine

Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The
first and original Cold and Grip Tab
let. (Be sure you get BroEao) 30c.--
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09

the present wTkina agreement ~ ~
Arbitration - no dHrrenfoa Naa d''
ciined.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-09

Additional death notices. received too Ia ase
for this column will be found on Financial
Pare.