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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
RAIL SHARES gain
ONE AND HALF POINTS
Wall Street Sees No Further
Danger of WaIkout; Whole
Market Stronger.
~ Associated Press. TO Evsry rvenins


New York. pct. 90. tWall Street
10 30 a. M shorts continued TO cover
contracts in the stock market today
evidently with the belief that there
would be no serious interruption to
railroad traiilc. Eariy gains among
rails were moderate, but at higher
leNvl.
American sugar preferred was the
strongest ISSUE. rising three points
un official announcement that the pre-
salllna dividend would be maintained.
Popular equipments oils and special
tlea also were better. May Department
stores gained two points. Virginia
Carolina Chemical and Republic Iron
were heavy, the latter reacting on yes
terdaSa unfayurahlo quarterly state
ment.
leading foreign exchanges. includ-
Ina German marks, were steady.
Noon Rails ~ the investment class
such a. Northern Pacific, Great
Northern Heading and Pennsylvania,
registered sains Of 60 tis points I'm
ihe broad but moderate dealings OF
the morning, Stools and equipments
alao were porcuptihly better and the
food division was stimulated by the
rvcoVpry Of American Sugar, preferred.
MAY Department stores extended its
nein 90 points and the strength of
felated shares such as ,woolSorth,
kroeae, nutterick and Manhattan
shirt. was supposed Go reflect better
business prospects. Famous Players,
common ana preferred. Peoples Gas
and Adams Express also were strong.
Weakness was confined Go Virginia
Carolina Chemical preferred and New
York Air Brake which declined 3Ss
and : points, respectively.
tan money opened at tis per cent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
oMr. sherIf. call piedro clussman. Z

Mr.. Sheriff. call Piedro Gussman."
Gussman was called. Walk before
the jury" Black commanded. 0uss-
before the twelve men In whose hands
rests the fate OF bis father-in-law.
THAT VIII do" said Mr.. Black.
Bring him closer" beckoned
Juror on the back row.
The sheriff Instructed Guasman 20
return. lie walked within a few feet
of the jury box. Not another word
waa gpolsen. Iie stood for moment.
turned on his heel and left the room.
Gussmsn was dressed, man Of small
stature, about 40 years old.
Mrs. Gussman testi6ed at the pre-
liminsry trial that he was a native
of Porto Rico. II was the FIRST time
I'm the history Of Alabama criminal
procedure, legal observers said. that
a witness had actually been called
before jury without speaking word
| The minister proceeding with his
. ateTnent said he went to the rectory
In search Of his daughter, not know
Ing she had been married. In conver.
sation with the priest he learned that
his daughter had been married BY
! ther Coyle % Gussmnn and he ther
told the priest you have treated m'
as dirty as a dog In marrying my
daughter 20 q negro"
The priest told him not "a repeai
the statement. He repeated Il. where
upon, he said. the priest grabbed th'
minister's belt. struck and kicked hin
and reached for his hip pocket.
~ shot him then" said the minister
his voice treaklnI and tears comlni
In his eyes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
Marrels OF a Coat of Paint

The belfry OF the historic OLD North
Church is now very clearly discernible
70 al coming into Atlantic avenue
docks OF Boston harbor. A fresh coat
q paint attracts the eye 20 the tower
which Pau Revere watched SO care
fnlly Tor signal lights.
Noyegois on the ferries and the
Naniaskct, Plymouth and Province
town boats point out the tower with
neNersfaillng interest.
= is remarkable what a coat OF paint
haH done 'uward making the old land
MART conspicuous Boston Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
Bis Catch on One Hook.

While playing a trout which ne had
hooked in the River Loddon, near
biiathneldsaye, Hampshire, and which
had disappeared In deep water, Mr.
John Richards felt a sudden tug at the
Nne. a few moments later a large OF
ter rose TO the surface. making frantic
enerts 70 disgorge the trout. In catch
Ing the FISH he had fallen a prey 10
the fisherman, whose hook held both
trout and otter captiye.-London
Daily Mail
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
POWDER QUOTATIONS.
Reported Daily at Noon by Laird 4
Co., du Pont Building,
Frank Gold n Bankrupt.

Frank Gold of Ia East Front street.
has been adjudicated a voluntary
bankrupt in the Federal Court bv
Judge Hugh M. Morris. Gold is deal
er in leather and findings for shoe
makers use. Liabilities are placed at
S4,s60 and assets at s3,540.5O. The ref
cree in bankruptcy. ]. Rankin Davis.
viii liquidate the bankrupt estate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
Ilhrti, nnna Qnnintlen..

h AtsaelaltA rfoss 10 rvoty evening
NaW Nufh. GOT go Liberty bond
uunlallana "a nunn Three and a heif =
Wfi Hfal a.. na iN bid sccond A.
ttHH. nfH tAfh. ha go neuond ~ =
eaH4l tinted aAH pafoi fourth 4%s
HaAs NHiutt HAH eeAo Victory
AAh HhAn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
Musical nj snverbrook Church.

An interesting musical will be Civ
en- this evening In the Sunday School
Hall OF silverbrook NJ. E. Church. by
Mr. Coverdale's Sunday school class
II is for the benefit OF the new build
ing, which is TO be dedicated on Octo-
Der 30.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
OIL TAKES FOURTH Squirt.
pittshurg Agencies Add An
other 25 Cents TO Crude
Product.
~ Associated Pres. 10 Every Evening

w NN#NtihfcN iftss 10 hN'iA bNthh&
pittahure, IA, oct so.-The fourth
increase IN the price OF crude oil this
month was announced here today by
thp principal purchasing agencies at
ihe unening ~ the market. an adj
tanru of ehc a barrel on the following
rlndnt
ptnnn,lVanla crude sa5o. Corning
talh. Cahpu s. Somerset s2lb.
Hninuraut unht Sc 40. Ragland, the
uHlt hpRVX un quoted lu this market.
waa advanced ihr "a harriet 90 silb.
Nn authorities stated that previous
ahtanpra bad tailed to biing out the
HHalluA quantities ot 90 from pro-
dW0pfa. Rud That drNline had not been
u nnad fhuy added. however. that
lNp new rficp mifht he expected 70
stimulate both sales aud exploration.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
Hlllcrest Church Simmer

The Ladies Aid of Hillcrest NJ. f..
Church viii give a supper in the ba se-
ment OF the church this evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20

itfff hAf someone viii lose some-
shlnN ~ VALUE MANY use the class
ineA columns uf EVERY Evening aud
Nsi lbs losi articles returned.--Others
voanl a loas and aro aatisned.--Ady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
RESORTS
ATLANTIC CRY. =. ,.

Ktfosto,,petay Kentucky Ave NJ Beach
WN2t'fHll'tNi ELEVATOR - street fN.
vato baths running water A N hnpu
owner and prop. opcu At fcnf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20

How many people are there IN town
who never read the classified ads7
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-20
Ladies Of Charity nammsse sale.

Ladies or 'hafify humnare N*'s.
A rummaRe Tsaie viii be- held al "a
Tatnail street tomorrow and nnturda y
for the benefit of the ladies ~ CHAR
~
The Washington times., 1921-09-07

ENERALLY speaking spite the influence that cnone
and Spanish flare had the autumn silhouette straight
lines lines with skirts somewhat longer The
ock the right Of midnight blue canton which this
wod the neck the sleeves the sides of the
skirt
DEARL makes acceptable
slender panels black satin having design of braid
applied to a of fills
The Washington times., 1921-09-07

my mother until we are married"
Chilcote said last night. ''Her parents
are not enthusiastic about this wed,
ding, ! believe, but they will have to
become reconciled To II. Today I'm
going to get the license. Maybe Wen
get married right away; maybe on
Thursday, or Sunday; nothing's settled
yet"
Then he leaned a little closer and
whispered: I'm right on the trail of
her parents, ] think. I'm almost sure
they live on Linden avenue--in the
1900 block. But that's all do know
about them"
Chilcote said he has only four days
more Of his enlistment to serve. sun
day, he declared. he and his wife for
he says he will positively be a married
man by that time) viii leave for Frank
fort. KY, where, they will make their
home. .. ...... -
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
ALLEGED OIL PLOT r
TO BE INVESTIGATED

. CHICAGO, Sept. 7.-Charies r.
clyne, United States attorney. prom.
ised $50 independent oil dealers yes.
terday To investigate their complaint
that the Standard Oil Company and
the Sinclair Oil Company had en-.
tered a conspiracy to put the small
dealers out of business.
The independents alleged that the
two companies sought 10 control not
only the production OF petroleum but
also the sale of gasolene at corner
filling stations throughout the coun-
try p a tst .-.9
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
WH0FA|LED
FTO APPEAR FOR
lWEDD|NCEOUND
She Is With Her Fiance and
Plans Are Made for New
4 Ceremony:

BALTIMIRE, Sept. Miss Doro-
thy Becker, twenty,three years old,
Who was twenty-four hours late for
her own wedding Sunday, old not. as
Mas reported yesterday, leave her
fiance. Frederick c. Chilcote. a second
time Monday night. Es. I;
u. Instead, she spent the night at his
home. 1920 East Eager street, chap
eroned by his mother, and went on
picnic to Rochester Beach with
him and his family yesterday.
Chilcote. who is a seaman in the
Reyenue Service, does not vet know
where his fiancee lives. nor has ne
definite information concerning her
parents. She won't tell and he has
not heen able to find out. ..
IA miss Becker is going to stay with
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
ADVERTISEMENT.
After Vacation Peel
Your Discolored Skin

women returning from the seaside or
country with Drowned. Redeemed or free
kled skins will be wise In Immediately
taking up the mercolized wax treatment.
weatherbeaten skin had best come off, Tor
no amount Of "beautifyinE" will ever make
IL pretty to look at. The surest. safest
easiest way to shed the despoiled cuttcle
is with the treatment suggested. Put the
wax on before retiring, as you would cole
cream. end rinsesit off next morning with
warm water. Minute parscies OF scarf
skin peel off day by day, gradually show
ing the healthy, youthful skin beneath.
One ounce OF niercolized wax. obtainable at
any drug store, is enough to make any dis
coIored or spotted complexion clear, white
and satiny soft It's action Is so gentle no
harm is caused and the face shows n"
trace of It's use.
Burning heat, irritating winds and dirt
are such wrinkle-makcrs that the daily use
Of the following astrngent- tonic lotion at
this season 10 highly advisable: Powdered
saxolite, one ounce, dissolved in witch
hazel, one-hah pint Used as a face bath
this is a splendid wrinkle remover and
preventive.
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
REVOLUTION IN COL LoMBIA, /
PRESIDENT JAILED, REPORT

BUENose AIRES. Sept. IA dis
patch to La Prezns from its corre-
spondent at Quito. Ecuador. today
quotes a report received there from
Bogota, capital of Colombia. as say
ing that revolution has broken out
there. led by Colombian Liberal ele-
ments.
The dispatch added that the revolu-
tionists had put into jail President
Suarez. Bishop Herrera and the Con-
servative candidate for the presidency,
Pedro Espina.
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
PROPOSE TO HARNESS -
...' ST. MICHAEL s. TIDE

PARIS, Sept. IA 100000. 900 pro-
ject for harnessing the tide in the
Bay of Mont Saint Michel has been
proposed by a group of American
engineers to the Chamber. of Com.
merce of the town Of Granville, de;
partment of Manche. O. 1t
The plan involves the construction
of thirteen miles of barriers in the
bay consisting Of Golfers in which
turbins and alternators would be in
stalled. Through the rise and fall Of
the tide 1t is hoped to develop 6,000,-
900, 900 kilowatt hours a year. ~
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
Great Endurance.
SoUSA, THROWN BY HORSE,
IS BADLY SHAKEN UP

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7.--Whifc
riding along the Old York road
yesterday, near Noble, Pa, twelve
miles from this city, on his favorite
mount Charlie, John Philip Sousa
was injured by a fall from his horse.
Accompanied by groom, the
bandmaster was taking his daily vide
when the horse SHE'D. Later Sousa
was found lying in the road uncon-
scious and was carried to the Hunt.
ington Alley Hunt Club, where ply
sicians were summoned. After an
examination they reported no inter
nal Injuries. Sousa. however, was
badly shaken up and suffered a cut
over his right eye. He will be con-
fined to his rooms for some time.
With his band, the musician is fill.
ing summer engagement at Willow
Grove. near Noble.
The Washington times., 1921-09-07

Soviet government committee investi.
eating the famine and plague.
"Samara is the heart of the famine
area" she said. Conditions are bet
ter the further south one goes. In
Astrachan and Tsaritzin vegetables.
fruit and fish somewhat relieve the
food shortage.
No Panic Anywhere.
There is no panic anywhere.
though great crowds are thronging
Samara, eager to get out of that area.
A fatalistic depression pervades all
the stricken areas.
m. Kalinin said repeatedly. many
ofjthese unfortunates are sure to die.
Peasants who heard him, an.
swered, yes. we shAl die
''fhe effect of hunger, poisonous
food and epidemics upon the outward
appearance of the sufferers varies.
Some are emaciated almost to living
skeletons, only a thin. livid skin show
ing over the bones. Others are swol.
len and bloated to CHASTITY proper
tions.
~ Great Endurance. ..-
"One of the uncanny things about
these people is their almost super
human endurance. They suffer pa
tiently. almost without complaining.
Nor is there violence. In the midst
of starvation areas markets hold
forth, where trades people are selling
melons and vegetables. None Of them
is ever attacked. cd
The relief workers are In fair
way of getting the cholera plague un.
der control. Cleansing and inocula'
ton campaigns are being carried on
everywhere. Consequently a drop In
the number of cases already is bre-
corded"
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
WISCONSIN TAKES ACTION
AGAINST PROPERTY OWNERS

z MADISON. Wis, Sept. 7.-E. T..
Brossard. assistant attorney general.
will leave today for Milwaukee. to
begin action against property own,
ers along the shore of Lake. Michigan
who have erected Instructions to
keep people from the enjoyment OF the
This step. will be taken as result
OF a recent opinion by Attorney Gen.
eral Morgan, holding that the beach
surrounding lake waters is public
property.
Similar actions are contemplated
about large inland lakes of the State
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
WOMAN. WRITER:
TALKS Of RUSS
FAMINE AREAS
Most Impressive, She Says. Is
Marvellous Endurance and Fa-
taIistic Depression of People.
BY International News Service.

MOSCOW, Sept. bessie Beatty.
of San Francisco, noted feminist and
an authority on Russia, has just re-
turned from S,ooO-mile round trip
to the samara famine area and today
gave the international News Service
her impressions.
Miss Beatty. who was formerly a
newspaper writer in San Francisco
and Los Angeles, and therefore
trained observer, made the long jour
ney in a special train as fellow pas
senger of NJ. Kalinin, president OF the
The Washington times., 1921-09-07
GARY GOING TO MEXICO
,. UPON A PLEASURE TRIP

NEW YORK. Sept. 7.--EIbert Fl.
Gary, chairman of the United States
Steel Corporation. announced yester-
day that he would leave Wednesday
for a smonth's pleasure trip to
Mexico, He win be 4, accompanied
by Mrs. Gary and a party Of
The Washington times., 1921-09-07

where property owners have fenced
the beaches. The opinion of the at.
torney general is that the shore line
OF ali lakes up to high-water marks
is public property and cannot be
obstfricted ii 900 AZ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-05

they we're keen for It. Folly Wisher
stayed on shore gathering up the turtle
eggs. He was too wise to trust himself
on the back Of turtle in the water.
Above the children futtered the tiny
fairies on their dragon fly wings. The
fairies had smiled and laughed as tne
children drove the harnessed turtles
along the beach. but their smiles turned
to warning frowns as the turtles wad
died toward the water. The fairies
twitched the ears Of Peggy and Billy
and tried their best to cause the children
20 turn back. But Billy was having
too much fun. He didn't pay any more
attention to the fairies than he would
have done to gnats flying about his
head. And Peggy, not wanting to take
dare from Billy, followed him as fast
as her turtle could waddle.
Into the water plunged the turtles.
swimming swiftly toward the center OF
the bay where the sailboat had been at
anchor. When they got into deep
water the turtles tried to dive to the
bottom Of the bay.
Hold tight to the reins!" cried
Billy. Keep their heads up and the
turtles cannot dive"
Peggy and the African savnges did
MS Billy said They kept a tight rein
on the turtles, and the turtles couldn't t
get their heads down though they tried
hard to do so. When the turtles
couldn't get their heads down. they
couldn't dive. So they swan around
on the surface of the bay, with Peggy,
Billy and the Africans riding gaily on
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I ,boir Lo.L. ,r,- ,,,, -, ~
'neir packs: The children felt like
tIIwooss, tIo, only instead OF riding on land
'"Ii were riding horses q the sea.
b,n Mi Mi, more run rioinGi the turtles
,ha han riulng N boat. Billy drove 10
sn5 sne taI sue OF the pay, where monkeys
'e,u e. eot tTein rs ana threw tnem oranges
~. eu,. nen they wenI OUT amos, 10
.n ;,.tn preakers. lney aidn uare
auasn .hey might upset the turtles,
sou a.. tnn Jill Mnere would tne rloers De, so
sn.,,,,',a Unn a', ianu tnat only very ssrong
Hler oT,am n'.i, couid SWIM PACK TO shoreI 30
set az ~, ,iu'ns alohg the edge OF the preak :
is I"es 'urhsu again INTO inc pay.
... an g,au we nave learned 70 rlue
.nvse nTt ,ur.ies' LIES crled bllly 10 feggy.
rn;un,,u III snip comes 20 rescue us troh TON
~! hwinklng lsle' perhaps we can ride
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-05

was tied TO her chair. The whole VII
lnge knew more about her affairs than
Emcline Taylor suspected.
| They knew. somehow. that Robin
had telcphoned home from Chicago
That he was going to marry "Doreen.'
and they knew that Mrs. Taylor had
telegraphed him not to do it--nnd
Robin had married the city girl: and
although three months had passed his
the young couple. Hc didn't even know
that his mother was crippled with rheu-
nntism, for she wrote to him faithfully
every week, acknowledging receipt of
the check he regularly sent her. though
she never cashed the checks and never
mentioned the name of Robins unknown
wife in her letters.
Lately she had formed the habit Of
putting his letters away unopened. The
fact that he could write meant that he
was we'll. NoC she kissed his Letter pas
sionately and put It away with the
others. but the postcard she looked n,
| with interest. 1t showed the New York
Botanical Gardens, and off on the sky
| line was an arrow In ink.
I'VE are keeping house here-you
must come down and stay with US.
Love to you, Doreen." ....
The arrow pointed to a tall apart
mcnt house.
Sending her love to me,'' sobbed
Emeline Taylor angrily as she tore the
postal in two and tossed it into the
coal hod by the drum stove
| 'Mittie. is tea ready?'
Mittie Weed came scuffling her feet
while her dark eyes, scanning the room,
discovering the agitated face Of her
mistress, the unread letter clutched In
her hand and the torn postcard in the
coal hod. In trice Mittie had moved
n small mahogany stand, beside the big
chair, placed the little tray. with its
steaming pot Of ten, its plate Of hot
toast and dish of ounce jelly, dcftly
spread damask napkin over Mrs.
Taylor''s folded hands. uncovered the
sugar bowl and cream jug. and. pick
ing up the coal hod. vanished into the
kitchen.
Here, alone. she drew out the torn
postal and studied 1t with pitying eyes.
That girl ought to be here looking out
for his ma IL l had n mother in
lore" Mittie wagged her untidy
head and pulled some letter paper from
a corner cupboard.
Ten days later Mittic startled Mrs.
Taylor by giving notice and leaving at
once. You can easily get some one
else, Miss Taylor" said the girl. stub
bornly. when her employer protested
that she could not stay alone. II
know girl who would come and live
with you.
who is shc?" snapped the old lady.
Mittie didn't hear "I'll send her
around tonight, Miss Taylor" and the
door closed behind her.
| "Ingratitude. muttered Emelinc
Taylor as she sat there alone, helplessly
bound to her chair,
At 3 O'Clock came knock at the
door.
Come in" she quavered.
A girl came in. She was not very
tall nor so very pretty, but she had
n fresh. colorful face, with bright brown
eyes and ruddy brown hair her pretty
hands were capable looking and her
dress was neat and dainty.
"Mittie. Weed said you wanted some
one, to help you. she began. 81 can
cook and sew and nurse you--and I am
not afraid of hard work"
Emeline Taylor smiled in a wintry
way. "iou look as though you would
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DAYTON. VA,
Shenandoah Collegiate Institut,

snrS,Sns sna SsnoG, q .R.,s:: gSsis: Psyton vs.
Send for catalosue
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be pleasant to have around---but. what
is your nnme?'
~ am John Dixon's daughter said
the girl slowly. my father calls me
Johnny"
John Dixon's daughter?" Mrs. Tay
lor regarded her curiously, dreamily.
With the name came echoes of a girl
hood romance, the smell Of day lilies
drenched with dew, the sound Of q
whip poor will, mans deep sigh
that was all. John Dixon's daughter
she had always heard Of Dixon as q
very prosperous farm.r--why did his
daughter go out to work? .
would you care to have me stay?'
asked the girl.
"Yes--f am all alone" admitted the
older woman bitterly.
A week later Mrs. Taylor was feel
ing better-so much better she could
forgive Robins marriage--so she took
out all his unread letters and perused
them. When she finished the last one
she looked closely at the tiny photo
graph It contained. Then her eye,
lifted to the serene face Of John Dixon's
daughter, who was sewing in the sunny
window.
"Doreen !" she said softly.
The girl looked up guiltily. ooh
you know she breathed. 81 had In
come after Mittie wrote to me and said
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PINE TREE CAMP FOR GIRIS
Pocono Mts,; four hours from Philadslns,.
MAS BLANCHE ID, PRICE, Direotnr
ava w, school Lane. Philads iphia, pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-05

An amicablc settlement between those
two rival silks-crepe de chine and fou-
lard--is arrived at in this simple little
model. combining both. The latter has
a navy background dotted with gray,
model is a particularly charming one for
the debutante or college girl.
Crepe de chine and foulard are a
favored alliance this spring, and stun
ming are the afternoon models, employ
ing a scheme Of black and white. One
notable model, an echo Of Paris, pro-
vides a white foulard lowered in black,
with a jaunty little apron tunic and
upper sleeves Of black crepe de chine.
To re- enforce the authority of the crepe
the apron, extending from neck to hem,
is fastened at the back with two mar
row streamers crossing above the waist
line and then dipping below tho skirt
hem.