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Evening journal., 1921-11-10
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
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reported to be open for members on
the waiting list.
The mortgage committee an
.nounces that a series OF card parties
and a rummage sale TO be held De-
.oember l3. were being arranged.
on January 10 an entertainment,
which is expected to be one OF the
most successful ever given by the
club. will be given by the entertain
ment committee.
Mrs A. ID. Warner. who. as a
representative OF the New Century
Club. planted two trees at the
Founders Day exercises OF the
Women's College of the University
Of Delaware. gave an interesting ac-
count OF the exercises.
The educational committee an
nounced that It expects shortly to
begin the furnishing OF milk to five
or six schools OF the city. and re-
ported that during the past month
1t has distributed $50 magazines, and
had sent educational exhibits ia
hree OF the schools in the state
"The widows veii." was presented
following the business meeting.
Mrs. Edgar Hare and Mrs. Robert
Pennington delighted the members
Of the club by their characteriza-
tons OF Mrs McManus. the bride OF
ten days whose husband had beer
stricken with acute tonsilitis. and
Mrs Phalan. the kindly neighbor
who consoled her with a long crepe
veil and the assurance that SHE
would be more beautiful than ever
in her widows weeds. The hus
band inconsiderately recovered. The
scenic effects in this sketch wer,
good
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
PACKAGE PARTY.

The Sisterhood of the Adas Ko-
desch Synagogue gave package
party in the Synagogue, last Sunday
evening. Proceeds will go toward the
Sunday school The committee was
as follows: Mrs. Louis Topkis. Mrs
Harry Cohen. Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. d
Shar, Mrs Harry Yelner, Mrs. J
Harowitz. Mrs L. Raphelson, Mrs. d
Brown. Mrs. NJ. Keil and Mrs. Cold.
STEM
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
CLUB WOMEN
FOR DISARMAMENT

At the monthly meeting OF the
New Century Club held yesterday
afternoon. resolutions were passed
Expressing sympathy with the spirit
Of the limitation OF armaments con-
ference and Of the conference as an
important step toward the preven-
lion OF future wars. The resolutions
we're prepared and proposed by Mrs.
Frederick r. Bach. They were
Unanimously accepted and copies
viii be sent to President Harding.
The program committee announc-
ed the engagement OF Ilya Tolstoi.
son Of Leo Tolstoi, for a lecture on
December s. Glasses on parliament
tary law and modern dancing were
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
-CHrRcH sUprER Ar CLAYMoNT

The supper which was given last
evening for the benefit OF the New
Church OF the Holy Rosary, at
Claymont, was a success. The affair
was held in the Overlook Community
Hail. and was attended by a large
number OF persons from all parts OF
Claymont Those in charge OF the
supper desire to thank all friends
who helped to malae it a success.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
TEACHERS HEAR LECTURE.

The first Of series OF lectures for
teachers Of the public schools was
delivered yesterday afternoon by
Professor A. Duncan Yocum, OF the
Department Of Education OF the
University Of Pennsylvania, in the
Wilmington High school. DR.. Yocum
spoke on "Education Objectives in
Common Branches
Teachers from all grades OF the
various schools attended. Teachers
Who desire TO hear these lectures
arc asked to register for the course
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
IF yoU ARE WE'LL BRED

You will. when It is possible to do
so without bringing two women or
two men together, arrange your din
ner table so that the chair for the
host is at the head of the table and
that for the hostess at the foot.
You will, in laying the table for
a formal dinner, arrange the sides
Of the table so that they match ex-
actly.
You can arrange he centerpiece
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
x. OF Q. DANCE.

'Third degree members OF santa
Maria Lodge. No. 1875, X OF G. wall
be entertained by fourth degree
members OF the order with
THANKSGIVING dance next Friday
night. November IS. Carney and
Ranks orchestra will furnish the
music. Those in charge are Frank
Ssraham. chairman; George Hanley
and Charles McGranary
Evening journal., 1921-11-10

Mrs. A. Felix dupont Miss Lydia
DUPONT and Mrs. Eugene dupont are
at the Hotel Vanderbilt. New York
Cifv.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
co1HJspUs socIErY MEETING.

Members Of the Christopher Co
Jumbo Society are requested to be
present at meeting Of the society
TO be held at s o'clock on Sunday
morning. The meeting will be held at
the headquarters. 613 Market street
Matters Of importance will be dis
cussed including the nomination o
officers for the ensuing year.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
srPPER AT NEwPoRT.

A chicken patti supper will be
held in the Masonic Hail, Newport.
this evening from $50 20 s o'clock.
Proceeds will be for the Old ST.
James Church parish house. In
connection with the supper there will
be a sale OF homemade cakes, can
dies. and aprons.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
MIR. wuIrE AT KINCswooD.

The Rev. Samuel Quimby, OF Chess
ter, Pa, preached in Kingswood M.
E. Church last night. Revival serv-
ices are being held this week in the
church. The Rev. Leonard White
of Mt. Salem NJ. e. Church, will be
the speaker tonight.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10

town M. Il. Church. Following a
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Leopold
viii live In this city.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
Mss lawson IN REcITAn.

Mrs. Franceska kaspar Lawson.
soprano. will give a song recital. on
Wednesday evening, November %.
in St. Andrews p. e. Church. Many
pleasing numbers are on the pro-
gram.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
IAWs-LEIPOLD

Miss Florence II. Laws of Harring-
ton and this city. and Thomas 70.
Leopold. of this city were married
yesterday al Middletown. by the Rev.
w. A. Wise. pastor OF the Middle
Evening journal., 1921-11-10

for your table so that the guests
can easily see each other across 1t
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
CONTINUE HEARING.
Result ef Shooting In Restaurant TO
BIZ Aired on FridAy.

eoirtor stefon. proprietor of res
faurant at s0i Maryland avenue
charged With assault and battery with
intent TO commit murder for the
shooting If John Becker. u0s Brown
street. who II now IN The Delaware
Hospital with u hulAs wound In his
|iaft shoulder, will be Aifen hearing
IN Municipal Court ufi Friday The
ease was continued from yesterday
10 that dates Four other ncn, Beck
tr and oitn Andrick. 1913 Oak street,
Joseph Nish and Prank Dillon. mr.
rested In connection with the dis
turbanre will be given hearing on
charges Of dlsurderiy conduct.
The trouble started. the police say.
when tho men engaged IN m alterra-
lon with stefon about the price they
were 10 pay for lunches which they
ate In the restaurant about z o'clock
on Sunday morning. As the tilen be-
came more auarrelsome the pruprie-
tor If alleged 10 have drawn his gun
ard shot at the men. stefon iH under
$4,000 bail The wounded mans con-
flitlpn II not serious.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
FOR TIRED NERVES
Take HorSford's Acid Phosphate

Beneficial to the nerves and brain.
Relieves the strain of overworS and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05

For Rent, very desirable apartment,
1929 Delaware avenue. beautiful sur
roundings Every convenience. Phone
4S5a.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
''OLD GLORY" GIVEN
TO CH|LDREN'S HOME
Jr. O. u. A. M. Provided Flag
and B. r. Shaw Presented
and Erected tho Pole.

The gift of a flag from Winonn
Council, Jr, O, Il A. Al, ind a iiag
role from Benjamin L. SHAW made q
glorious Fourth for the Home for
rilendcas Children at RivorYiew. yes
tcrviav. Mr. shaw had the ilag puie
sci ia cement. ready for the flag. by
Is feet. which the Junior Mechanics
goated to tho breeze yesterday mnru.
Ing while their American guard gave
salute and tho children and audience
stood at attention. ''rhe Stars Spangled
hsnner' Neaa sting whie the flag stood
ont against the sky and the anthem
Vas followed by Nag song and flag
drill by the children. who went through
their mnnoeuNres very we'll and en-
jcyed entertaining their guests.
This was the nth year In which
Winona Council has held an inde-
pendence Day celebration mt the chill
drens Home. The lodge members and
the children and their manaaers~haxe
become good friends. and Yesterday
90 show their gratitude the children
gave a yell for the donors OF the flag
and the pole from which It noated.
resides the Gag. the Junior Mechan-
los took ont treat OF ice cream and
other goodies" and gifts for the chill
dren, and the occasion was ono 70
make the little folks begin anticipat-
iis next years Fourth Of July.
A small party of friends of the
home was present. Including Mrs
Frank NJ Jones and other members
OF the board OF managers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05

Anna McDcrmott OF StAuler: second
Alice Payne OF Madison
Boys potato race First, Barney
Ward OF Stapler: second Anthony
smith OF Delamore.
ing o War: First, staplcr; second
Clayton.
boys nfty-yard dash: First. Albert
Massey of Washington Heights; Sec
ond. John Martin Of Clayton.
Boys baseball throw: First. Bar
ney Ward Of Stanler. aan feet. second
Joseph Lowell, Madison, eao feet.
Treasure hunt. DANES Ward. OF
Stapler. won radio light watch.
A swimming tournament at Brandy
wine pool attracted hundreds OF spec
tatcrs. There were four mems. four
ladies'. one girls and three boys
events. Races and winners were as
follows;
ward Esrto. II. N. Allen and w.
PedriolS: plunge distance: Charles
Booth. 80 feet, J inches: Thomas
Bush. As feet. inches; Wilson Boy
er. a. feet. . inches: floating:
Thomas Bush r. wallen and Charles
Booth.
For women: Twenty-yard swim.
Constance Mccormack, winifred
Chapman and Emily Foster: float
ing. Constance Mccormack. Emily
Foster and winifred Chapman;
eight~yard swim Constance McCor-
mack, wlnifred Chapman and Vera
Bromley.
Fer girls: Twenty yard swim. Vera
-. a
err
For boys: Twentv-yard swim. Dlf-
fendorfer. Ainsworth and Stroud
side swimming. Dinendorfer. Aims
worth and stroud forty-yard swim,
Wilson Boyer, Diffendorfer and
stroud.
The official judges We're A. ID.
Lindley. c. II. Booth and NJ. A. Trot-
ter. Hugh Holt and Rodger Holt
acted a. scorers. Leroy Sparks and
Walter kadel were timekeepers.
Much credit for the success of the
program goes 10 Walter kadel, chair
man Of the pool committee.
Fetes were held yesterday morning
and afternoon under the auspices Of
the following neighborhood associa-
tions. Eden Park. Italian. Pine, Madi-
son. kirkwood. Rodney. Cool Spring
Walnut, Washington Heights. Wood
lawn. Desamore. CLAYTON and Stap
Ter Games. community singing and
sports featured the programs in the
many Fairgrounds.
All the parks about the city and
in This vicinity were crowded from
morning until evening. Boating
parties were especially popular, many
turing TO this form of pleasure in
an effort TO escape the intense heat.
Rail and boat traffic was exception
ally heavy. Sports of many kinds
were to be found in progress on al
most every vacant Lot about Whining
ton.
Alexs nter II. Aipshems, chairman
Of the general committee supervised
all the activities and contributed
largely to the success OF the days
program. c. F. Ernst of the Conn
munity Service was another contribu-
tor to the success Of the occasion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE CONRAD.
Retires From the Bench With
the Confidence and Respect
|. OF the People.
snsuex Journal. July q.

sussex journal July =
Judge Henry c. Conrad has com.
pleted his twelve-ynar term an resi-.
dent Judge uf Sussex county. bsinr
succeeded by the new appointee oi
Governor Denney.
II Is, perhaps, not too much Ca aay
that no imam who. heretofore held tn.
position went out of office SO esteemed
loved and respected az does the man
who held the high office for tho past
twelve years. He eamp here a strnnH.
or to all save those who belonged 20
his profession or those whose acpualn-
tance carried them over the State.
He win go out of office, with few ex-
ceptions. the best known and best be-
loved man I'm Sussex county
A judge he maintained the dignity
aud respect of the office 10 which II IL
aud ought 10 be entitled.~An able and
lust Judge. vet he was truly human
for he had n Great heart. His deci-
sions were always respected For they
were always dominated and influenced
hc was noted.
The people OF Sussex county expect
"a him 60 he reanpointed to the ofiioo
ne had so ahly ana honorably Hllpd.
md had they been the appointing pow
i their verdict would have we'll nigh
cen unanimous.
But, even though fate has willed II
itherwisp. yut Judge Conrad steps
from his office conscious Of having per-
formed well the duties Of his office
and we can assure him that he carries
to his retirement from public office ths
love. veneration and esteem Of the peo.
pie Of Sussex county
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
NO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.
Absence Of Dangerous Ffreworks
Saved Many from Injury.


Although several minor accident
cases were reported TO the local hos
pitals yesterday, the absence of dan
gerous explosives showed q marked
lessening in Fourth Of July victims
from former years, only. one person
being treated for burns.
John Halliday, Is years old, living
at 6I7 East Twenty street, was
treated at the Homeopathic hospital
for black powder burns about the
face. Halliday received his injuries
when small toy cannon. filled with
black powder. exploded. His injuries
are not serious.
Mary Cassidy. years old. living
at 1914 Claymont street. was cut
slightly above the right eve when she
was struck by swing while playing
on the playground over Eleventh
street bridge. After first aid treat
mont at the Delaware hospital. the
child was allowed TO return home.
During the testing Of the new $4,000
ne apparatus Of the Five Points Civ
&c Association yesterday afternoon
Nelson Ash. Is years old. Of Glynrich
Was slightly injured. During the
testing OF the pumps the nozzle Of
the hose swung wild, and the boy was
struck by the water. His injuries
were slight.
Willis Morton. e wears old. Of SIS
Heald street, was slightly injured yes
teTday afternoon while playing near
Rockford Tower. He was taken 70
the Homeopathic hospital, where his
injuries were treated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
INDEPENDENCE DAY
F|TT|NGLY OBSERVED
Judge Meskins at Washington
Heights Says We Must Dis
honor War.

independence day was flttingly OBJ
served throughout this city yesterday
and i'm many respects IL WIS the great
est celebration of the Kind Whining
ton has witnessed. The big event on
The program was the community
gathering at WASHINGTON Heights
where nearly ten thousand people as
fcmbled and cheered To the echo an-
nunciations OF liberty. democracy and
y united America. In like manner they
Noieed their disapproval of despotism
autocracy and militarism by acclaim
ing tho eloguence OF the orator who
denounced these heresies as the chill
,ren OF the powers of darkness.
Isaac NJ. Meekins, general counsel
60 Col. Thomas w. Miller, Allen prop
erty Custodian. the chief speaker,
eulosgcd the goddess OF Liberty az
the symbol of Amerioanisn. 1Ie point
cd 10 the fact that I'm this country
there is freedon of opinion. opportuni-
~ and freedom of religious belief,
Here. he said, people may honestly
dincr and serve God according to the
dictates of their conscience. GLORIOUS
war does not exist" said Judge Meek
ins. Therefore let us dishonor war.
In the future we must be led by brain.
by men of genius and not militarism.
There was a display of fireworks
that eXcelled any seen here for sew
eral years. AS the stars and Stripes
were unfclded in one of the set pieces
the hand played the Star Spangled
Banner Everyone rose to their feet
and there was loud and long cheer
from the assembled thousa nds Many
striking pictures We're formed during
the display. This part of the program
was carried out without accident of
any kind.
The historic tableaux was. received
with the plaudits of the large audience.
II included the Making of the flag. =
Madison playground: Peter Minuet' s
Treaty with Delaware Indians" Inter-
Nrighhorhcpd Associations: Caesar.
Rodney Alexander Rupen: Watch
ing the Reading OF the Declaration OF
Independence by Sally Winston and
Deborah Norris" Inter -Neighborhood
Associations.
During the afternoon the inter-
neighbcrhood field day contests were
held and attracted a big crowd of
spectators. Prize winners in the var
ious contest We're as follows:
Girls potato race: First prize,
Elizabeth Smith of Kirkwood Park
second. katherine Mcdonnell of stan
ler.
Girls baseball throw: First prize
Anna McDermott of Stapler. 1IS feet
second. Elizabeth Smith of Kirkwood
1l0 feet.
Girls fifty-yard dash: First. Anna
McDermott Of Stapler: second Nav
Dale OF Kirkwood.
Girls relay race: First. Madison
sssrond. Stapler.
Gu1s nop-skln and jump. Prrst,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
MOOSE PLAN cAMPAMN.
WIN Seek 5t0 New Members During
summer and Fall.

WILMINGTON Lodge No. 1874. I~avas
Cruer OF Moore. will make arrange
nitnts Thursday niRht for campaign
designed TO bring i've hundred new
members Into their organization.
The charter Will be opened August
Tor ninety d,ys and the class uf now
members viii DO Initiated on Thanks
giving nav. 1t win be known M the
faugN ] naNiH clans, III honor Of The
Secretary Ct Labor. who IL Director
general &c shn national order An
EFFORT win be made TO have Mr.. Davis
cunlo 70 this city on the initiation
OCCASION
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05

Additional death notices received
80 late for this column viii be found
on Financial Page.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
Benevolent Pioneers Moonlight.

The Benevolent Pioneer Literary As
sociation will give its annual moonlight
on Monday evening. July 20. on one Of
the Wilson Line steamers. The com
mittee in charge has arranged an
attractive program Of dancing and en
tertainment. Joe pale's Melody Boy
furnishing the music for the dancers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
Mrs. narxars, townsend burned.

Mre. Margaret Townsend, living at
220 Walnut street was burned about
the face and arms She was treated
AZ the Delaware Hospital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-05
DEATHS.

BRouNA~In this city, on Iulv :, 1901
Prudence ". widow Of Samuel Brown
Relatives and friends are invited u at
tend the funeral services at her late resi-
dcnCe. S22 Jefferson street on. FRIDAY
afternoon ats o ciocA. Internacrt al
Is bivcrvtr~ cemetery.
n HkNfMOND--In this city. on Juiy 4. 1921
lennle. wife OF William r Hammond and
dauEhter OF Kate A. and the Iate George
A. stalker. in her 3Sth year.
Re tfscs and friends ARE invited 10 at
fguG the funeral services at her late resi-
s-enrc 1890 Wainut street on Thursday
afternoon Iuiy at 2 oclecss city time )
Intermcnt al RIyevlew cemetery.
RFNfpHIII.-In this city on Jals 2. 1921,
Wihiam Carlisle. only son Of Elizabeth \ /.
and the late William J. Hemphiii, aged
- years
Rclatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the resi-
d.rj,sf ct his mosher. 2304 Market street
or Wednesday afternoon. IuAy q. at 3
o clncs. tnterment at kiYerNiew cemetery
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1921-06-01

We read a newspaper stors
the other day aboat 4 woman Ia
this country who had received
some seeds said to have been
| found in the hand ofan Egyptian
| mummy which had recently been
| removed from its tomb after 4
lapse Of some 5000 years. These
seeds when planted. the story
said. grew aud produced = small
blue flower OF the morning glory
species. similar 10 that Of the
common bindweed Of our corn
iields. Now all this may be as
much Of q hoax as that which
Pastor Russell sprung on US
some years ago with his mum
my wheat" II is inconceivable
that any form OF life can be sus.
pended for so long a period aud
reawakened under proper condi,
tions. We know. however, from
personal observation that the
morning glory seed has certain
mysterious aud wonderful pow.
ers. aud self suspended anima.
ton evan under conditions that
nasurely vivify ii into growth and
reproduction 10 one OF them.
OF \ hAndfai Of morning glory
seed scattered in the earth. some
will sprout the drst season
while others will lie dormant
in the ground to sprout the next
year and others the next, and 30
on for i've or six successive
years, while ell the while you are
pulling the new plAuts up 70 pre-.
vent them from maturing fresh
seed. How do these seeds de.
termine among themselves
which shall sprous and which
shall hold life In arrest until The
outcome Of each season q growth
has determined The continuation
Of the species with fresh ssedy |
A handfsl Of any other seed %
cast into the earth would I'll |
he drst season. and II
prevented froa forming new
Dsed ~ spssiss 10 dssd. May.I
- se0o 1lno1olnlan sasAnA M
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1921-06-01

sfnted to accept US To re; her con-
dnue her Journey. She had already
paid $40 fW vises Of her passport.
Before leaving Cons.autsuopae many
trs,elers are obliged to give large
sums 10 get vses which later nay be
declared Invalid In this manner.
Since refugees from Russia are no,
wanted In other countries. where they
may become public charges, few PASS
ports are granted them officially. hu,
thsy are furnished with proper papers
tor sums ranging from $50 to s1uG- A.
meas refugees are poor. ,hxy are often
obliged to SPEND all but their t-arel-
ing expenses for vises.
Another form OF sw;ndle results
from the general European laws
agsins, taking large sums Of silver.
gold or paper money OF a given co9n-
NJ into another
10 prevent such trafsc soyernuse:lss
place officials al fron,iers. who de-
mand Of each Traveller the sum Of for.
V-ee N*aN" N1A Af4E rSi4 ~ AS IfNslsf's
anything above the equivalent Of $40.
q some such modest SUN. II Is Gaken
ana receipt given which he may cash
10 n"nsy Of the country On leaving H.
Sometimes the Inspector merely pcck.
eu the money, or will take hrshe to
let the traveller proved with ali his
cash.
Americans of experience have
adopted the plan Of carrying only
checks or drafts and thus avoid this
annoyance.
The oldest form of travel sw!ndie
takes the form Of trains stopping fa.
to lack of coal Then the train crew
plays cards until the passengers take
mp n colh with which TO bar coal.
This swlndie has h"en improved upan.
An official takes up tickets and then
Dr<,ond official who dcnnunces the .irs;
ane as a fraud. makes the Passengers
pay 4 second time.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1921-06-01
AMERICANS HELD IN RUSSIA
Anna ks'ss~ eseApss ~ British Sub
(ect Ane Teiis of the Raneos
o. Reds

Cn0s,an;tnorlc. Russian Rcishesssi
afe hitter toward Americana nad are
not permitting them 10 leave Russia.
said Anne keiscr Of Philadelphia u,son
arriving here.
She came ia this city On beard the
etfamer R.,chid pssEa. which iansses,
ct Odessa a number Of ofhccns and
soldiers who had formerly served In
south Ras.ia under General Wran eel.
anti -Bolsfesik leader. She declared,
Preach. Italian and British elsssems
werc allowed 10 depart from Odessa
Il left as 4 British subject she
safd. the few Americans Who were
In Odessa having been rflsea per.
mission to leave. A nuaas,cr Of Ger
sfal Wrange,'s officers who were taken
10 odcsxa were saos. and. the res,s.n-
der were taken sesOre the c~atrai
soviet and then sent 10 the army ~
farm workeN. o,iessa In s;ip In the
hands Of the R,sshcvtkt. ard there Is
much hunger ,here, Many execs:ticas
afe taking place. the city Is nse,ess
and thcnc Is still little wo<k oe fsssa.-