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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29
TO STRESS IRRIGATION
WORK AT UNIVERSITY

Development of irrigation instruc-
tion at the University of Idaho is fore
cast in announcement Of the appoint
ment of NJ r. Lewis of Boise as as
sOciate professor Of agricultural engi-
neering
Il feel that it is imperative for Us
to have a strong and experienced man
in our irrigation work and to devel-
Op this to meet the large demand
from south Idaho," said President A.
H. Upham, in making the announce
ment. 1T seems particularly fortu-
nate that we can secure a man with
maturity of experience, most Of it
local.
Mr. Lewis is a graduate of the Uni
versity of Utah, where he received his
degree of bachelor of science in min
ing engineering in 1906.
"His training and experience since
then," said the presidents announce
ment, "have been in the field of gen
eral engineering, especially in irriga-
ton. He was engineer in charge Of
the location, design, construction and
operation of the Wenatchee Park
Land & Irrigation company's gravity
system, covering about 5000 acres, in
Chelan county, Washington.
"F'rom 1915 to 1919 he was an irri-
cation engineer with the United
States department of agriculture,
having an assignment in charge of
the duty -of-water experiment. station
at Twin Falls, Idaho. Another assign
ment was in drainage work in south
ern Idaho and eastern Oregon. For
the last two years he has been en-
gagged in private consulting practice
as a member of the firm of Hays,
Sloan and Lewis"
Mr.. Lewis succeeds T. c. Mead, who
resigned this spring.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29
Linden Couple Married

Albert Dorendorf and Gertrude
Grace Keeler, prominent young peo-
pie of Linden, were united in marri-
age Thursday afternoon by Judge
Adrian Nelson, at his office in the
court house. The groom is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Dorendorf,
pioneer farmers of Linden. The
bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs.
Gertrude Keeler of Linden and has
lived at that place the past IL years.
Mrs. Gertrude Keeler, mother of the
bride, and Mrs. o. C. Carssow, of the
Star-Mirror, were witnesses.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29
Business Mems Club to Meet

President Ray Carter of the Busi-
ness Mems club has called a meet
ing for this evening at 7:30, in the
directors room of the First Nation
al bank The meeting is called for
the purpose of giving final considera-
ton to matters pertaining to the Fourth
of July celebration, in which the club
is cooperating with the American Le-
gion 1t is desired that all members
be present
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29
Mrs. Holman Given Surprise

The Past Noble Grand club gave
Mrs. D. Holman a delightful surprise
Wednesday afternoon, by calling at
her home in a body, armed with a
generous supply of cake, ice cream,
sandwiches and coffee. Twenty five
members were present and after a
short business session dainty refresh
ments were served and Mrs. Holman
was presented with several delicious
cakes and showered with many bou-
quets Of beautiful flowers.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29
MRS. STUCKER CHARGES HUS-
BAND WITH CRUEL TREATMENT

Alta L. Sucker has filed a complaint
against Otto F. Sucker, in the district
court, asking that she be granted a
decree of divorce. The complaint
states that the parties were married
at Genesee, Idaho, May 2, 1906, and
the plaintiff charges defendant with
cruel and inhuman treatment. They
have three children, who are minors,
and plaintiff asks that they be award
ed to her custody
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29
Entertained at HagedOrn Home

Mrs Headley's Sunday school class
(The Alert Bible class) of the Meth
odist church, motored to the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hagedorn, west of
town on Tuesday evening and enjoy
ed a jolly picnic supper. Sixty were
present The husbands Of the mem
bers were guests of the evening. Az
ter supper the men enjoyed pitching
horseshoes and the ladies spent the
evening in music and social chat.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29
Report without Foundation

1t has been rumOred that there VIII
be charges for parking cars in Mos
COW July and 4. The management
wants it distinctly understood that
there will be absolutely no charges
for parking. Motor to moscow and
celebrate. Free parking.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29
Charge Mrs. Ring Insane

Prosecuting Attorney John Nisbet
filed today in the probate court a
complaint against Mrs. Ellen Ring
alleging that she is mentally disorder
ed and asks the court that she be ad-
mitted to the asylum at OrOfino,
should she be found to be insane.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-06-29

Denver-(A. P.)-Two mine tipples
were burned. one coal mine flooded
and two railway bridges burned in
the Colorado coal fields in Boulder
and Huerfano counties during the
night, according to reports of the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17
sTEWED ON PEYOTE SEED.
Northwesterners Do Not Miss
Liquor Since Finding Such
Good Substitute.

Olympia, Wash, March ia new
form of intoxication viewed rs a SO
cial menace among Northwest In
dams and Orientals. Is the eating of
peyote or button-like seeds of an
Arizona cactus.
Thousands of these types OF North
west inhabitants are now alleged 10 be
peyote drug fiends. n spree occurring
several times a year and lasting many
weeks. The effect of the cactus but
ton on its victims Is sleeplessness.
morbidness and an increased mental
desire for hilarity and games of
chance.
The peyote is n pear-shaped specie
OF cactus common In parts OF the
Southwest. The top bears seeds re-
sembling red-coat buttons. These are
sold by pickers to dealers for 81 per
thousand.
The button-liSe seeds are generally
eaten In the dry brittle state from Ave
to fifty in a single night.
From time immemorial the peyots
has been used in the Southwest among
the Aborigines and Mexicans for pro.
ducing an intoXication Of soul and
body to aid them in gambling, dancing
or ill-timed deeds.
Since the abolition OF liquor and tn,
ban on narcotics. the peyote has grad
ually moved northward along with
other vile drugs. The consumption o
| this bean has invaded the Northwes
to Alaska, and many bushels OF tn,
peyote buttons have been taken {,
the Orient.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17

II believed to be held by Thomas
Campbell, who lost his arm In a rail-
road accident and raided Times Square
crowds TN khaki and soldiers hat.
with n row OF medals across his breast.
He was arrested and found weighted
with several pounds OF pennies,
nickels and silver and n sheaf or
bills. He confessed that he had made
$50 In one hour. Campbell's methods
were unique. He went through a
Times Square crowd as n crack half
back goes through an open field.
thruting the stump OF an arm into
face after face. holding hts other hand
open and exclaiming:
You understand. Come across!"
His one good hand was hardly fast
enough to take In the money thrust
at him. Whenever he got damned 80
tightly In a crowd that there was no
manoeuvring space for his unique
tactics he would lower his head and
below:
Let them pass. Let them pass"
The crowd would open II to let n
! fainting woman be carried through.
and Campbell would again have elbow
room to work In his gold mine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17

The P&Q Shops Announce
Another Drop In Price!
This Seasons latest production - Spring Suits and
Topcoats down to $40, SIS and $50. The
quality that less than years ago sold for
$685. $40 and $50 1t is proof of our ability
existing conditions when make and sell Clothes
that constructed aultlessly, and nevertheless
offer them at prices that astonish the best
judges of Clothes values
The high standard of workmanship that has Away.
won the appreciation Of many thousands of
is strictly maintained. The superior talents Of our
master-desgners have produced perfect
models, that will please the fancies of the
critical dressers - than this Spring.
"Price without quality is like soup without sat'-
have said that lots of times Therefore let's be
specific and that in P&Q Clothes, regardless
of the low price, Quality predominates
Tested Cloths from the reputable WOODEN
mills in America; cold water. shrunk and sponaed
highest grade inings pre-shrunk interlinings
linen edgestays; hand feled collars hand made
button hoes silk pocket bars-are of the
features that make P&Q Clothes such wonderful
value! The single operation of selling direct from
Tailor Shops through own 40 Stores
$40
The Spring line is ready. Don't fail to look
compare you'll discover that the P&C way is
the true economy!
700 MARKET STREET
Wilmington, eawae
ArHAsA DAY" We Give neMIucsN - JAMES s"srrn
~ [ s5SX Iii5ISlllj ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17

noon Of March 10. after the typhoon
had blown all day. Tho mon Of thS
Trenton had boon ordered To man the
yards There they clunx In defiance
of the rolling. plunGing ship and tho
fury OF wind and storm that beat
about them. The resistance Of their
bodies served as sails M their flag.
ship was blown time and time again
out OF danger.
Now tho Trenton suddenly plunged
and started to bear down upon tho
crippled Vandalia. II seemed certain
that she would crush tho smaller vcs-
sci like an egg-shell and send the
hundreds OF men clinging to the rig
cling to death. To tho crew OF tho
SandalIa II seemed M though Death
itself was bearing down upon them.
Suddenly n shout was borne across
the water to the anxious people gath
cred on shore and helpless to MD The
sound OF 400 voices was heard above
the tempest. Three Cheers for the
Vnndalia.'
"The crew OF the Trenton was cheer
az they chung to tho rigging OF their
SUPP n' bUDut WIS SWUllOWpu un IN
the roar Of tho storm. From tho quiz
ering mnsts OF tho stricken ship there
arose an answering cheer. Tho men
who wero looking death In the face
had reused themselves to n feeble
cheer. II was tho saddest cry i ever
heard.
THE sound OF music next came
7cross the water. The Trentons bant
was playing the Star Spangled
Banner. The men on shore stood hud
died I'm the wind. They were thrilled
at the sight of how brave men die.
The sound OF the National hymn
was like n call to battle for the doom.
cd men In tho rigging OF the Vandalia
II fired their blood and they faced
death with a new light In their eyes
Under tho spell OF such an inspiring
strain the weakest OF us can die lik.
men"
The crash came. One OF tho wrecke'
vessels mests snapped and droppe'
into the sea. II there was a cry from
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17

now NJ Harrisburg, Pa.
Il was SO nervous that | could not
sleep. i chewed my finger nails until
they bled. l suffered from Indigestion
% badly and my stomach was 80 dis
ordered that often / could not retain
even the lightest food on my stomach.
Gas would form and then I would be-
come 80 nauseated that / would throw
up all | had eaten. j had dizzy spells
and sometimes would actually faint
away. My liver was inactive, my blad-
der very weak and my bowels irregular.
Then, besides all OF this had terrible
spells of bloating and swelling. II be-
came so bad at times that j would have
20 loosen my waist and unlace my
shoes.
II weighed 81 pounds when / started
taking Plant Juice. Now, since i have
taken seven bottles OF Plant Juice, |
weigh us pounds and ] feel like an en-
tirelv different woman. i can eat and
enjoy my meals without bit of gas or
nausea afterward. My nerves are quiet
and I sleep well. / do not have dizzi-
ness or fainting spells. My liver, bowels
and bladder are in good condition. Those
terrible boating spells do not come
any more.
II know that if any sufferer will try
Plant Juice he will not waste his money
because il surely is wonderful medi-
cine"
Plan. Juice is sold in Wilmington at
the Miller Drug Store, 404-406 Market
rrcet; in New Castle. by i. Challenger
4 Son; in Newport by G. b. White;
n Newark by W. Z. Brown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17

the mon ~ they plunged to their
death II was not heard on tho other
vessels. Tho Tronton rescued some
survivors and WAS later beachod.
"The disposition Of tho samoan
Islands WIS later determined at n CON
feroncee--Philndclphi Evening Bull
lctIn.
CT WAS his report OF this sen trag-
edy OF tho far Pacific thst brought
grent praise for tho lamcnted John y
Dunning, n Delawarcan and former
Wilmington newspaper writer, who
was an eye witness to tho sinking OF
the vessels and the bravery Of the
sailors. and whose account, sent to The
Associated Press was prose epic that
commanded worldwide attention.)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17
GREAT SAMOA STORM
RECALLED BY VETS
Six Warships Wrecked by Ty-
phoon, 80 Years Ago, Averted
Conflict With Germany.

Sailors OF the old oak navy Of the
days before dreadnoughts gathered
here yesterday to celebrate tho ami
versary Of the tropical typhoon In
Somoa 80 years ago that stopped an
impending scrap with Germany.
United States men-of-wnr, with
ships OF her ally, Great Britain, 80
years ago lay In Somoa harbor mt the
heels OF German men-of-wer waiting
for Germany TO interfere In a little
battle the natives were having ashore
to decide who should be king.
And while the United States sailors
OF the old navy stood watch to thwart
the German imperialistic aggressions,
the historic typhoon sprung up and
ak German and United states men-of-
war and ten other vessels were de-
stroyed.
Survivors OF that typhoon Mt the
Naval Home on Gray's Ferry road.
have issued an invitation TO any other
survivors to attend an illustrated Talk
and get-together reminiscent meeting
last night.
! George II. NJ. Miller, who was nm
apothecary OF tho ". 8. s. Nipsic, one
OF tho wrecked vessels. has preserved
number OF pictures taken OF the dis
aster. Among the other survivors In
this vicinity are George w. Moody
chief OF the fire department OF an In
dustrial plant In Camden; William
Rogers. superintendent OF tho Public
Service Company lines In Camden, and
Jacob jacobson.
The American vessels In the harbol
flagship Trenton. under command o
Admiral Kimberley. The Nipslc sue
ceeded In avoiding the rock. and wal
finally beaChed. The Vandaiia wa
carried before the gale and struck
reef with terrific force.
And now for an old-time sea yarl
from. an old-timer who helped han,
down 10. this generation the ideal
that inspire the Navy.
ut was about s o'clock In the after
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17
ITCHING ECZEMA
DRIED RIGHT UP
WITH SULPHUR

Any breaking out Of the skin. even
fiery. itching eczema. can be quickly
overcome by applying n little Men
tho-Sulphur. says a noted skin spe-
clalist. Because OF it's germ destroy
ing properties. this sulphur prepara-
ton Instantly brings ease from skin
irritation. soothes and heals the
eczema right up and leaves the skin
clear and smooth.
II seldom fails to relieve the torment
and Disagreement. Sufferers from
skin trouble should get little jar
Of Mentho-Sulphur from any good
druggist and use II like cold cream.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17
RURAL REALTY TRANSFERS.

Tho County Board ~ Assessment re-
ports tho following transfers Ut rural
real estate:
Land OF Rosellc. by Thomas ".
Hilbert 70 James Cullen, for $4,000.
Land at Newark. by Jennie Camp
bell 10 Charles w. Gricr, for f475.
Land In Cbristiann hundred, by the
Oak Grove Go. to Carrie r. Bach, for
$685..
IAnd ON Brookland Terrace, by the
j. w. Holloway co. to Louise "
E'inkie. for the nominal sum Of $40.
Land on Colonial Heights. by
George l.. Atkins 10 Tressa l.. Bahi
and Cecilia ~. Bahr, for the nominal
sum Of 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17

self from tho police and can beg in
population In no thick around him.
He whispers his quick tale--ususlly
marvel of concise cloquence--into
ten or fifteen ears a minute. He is NO
walled about with population that a
person ten feet behind him cannot SEQ
him beg and each person accosted may
think that his petitioner Is man who
for the first time in his life has screw
ed up his courage and choked down
his pride to the point OF seeking as
s:stance to save his life.
Between Times Square and Herald
Square. the pedestrian steers through
a Scylla and Charybdis Of rival beg
gars at every corner. Beggars seem
thicker here, but they are really more
numerous in Times Square and half a
block down each street leading away
from 1t, but the crowds are 30 much
larger that the individual is not solicit
ed quite so often.
Ono OF the causes OF more energetic
panhandling is the enormous price Of
whisky. which makes increased earn
ings on the part of beggars necessary.
In spite OF the thousands seeking
dimes for coffee and lodging for a
night In New York City, the Municipal
Lodging House has seldom been full
during the winter, indicating that no
great numbers have been in eX-
/ tremities.
"They would not go hungry II they
did not obtain aims on the street"
said Mr.. Gates. Every one in real
need who III taken here II provided
for at once. Any man who Is hungry
or shelterless and can do nothing for
himself can apply to the nearest po-
liceman, who will send him here. l
never knew n case where a person In
need was turned down at the Joint
Application Bureau. at los East
Twenty-second street. and / would fire
any man who turned down such a per-
son.
Many young fellows get stranded
here. and those OF weaker character
resort to begging Their story is true
the first few times they tell it. But
many OF them find that they can make
more money begging than in any
other way. They stick to it, and nine.
tenths of the begging Is done by them
I'm no case does It do good to give
them money. II they really need food
or shelter they can get It here or al
other institutions. IL the money 1;
not intended TO relieve absolute want
they are simply making begging &
business. The man who gives them 8
quarter saves them from the necessit,
Of going to work.
THE great amount Of begging TO
day is due, OF course. to the fact tina
there IS widespread unemployment
The public. knowing this, gives gen
erously in response to such appeals
During times when there is plenty O
employment the beggar was unpopula
and found his life difficult. Today /
is so easy as to attract thousands VIII
, could find work by a little effort
THE case OF the blind is somewha
, different. because few can do any rea
, work. a very large percentage Of tn
. blind beggars turn out 10 hav
, pretty good eyesight when they ar
investigated. The case Is also diff
, ferent, OF course. with those hopelessl
crippled OF the crippled beggar
, very few are war veterans, though
number wear pants OF military uni
, forms"
The worlds record for fast begginl
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17

Hear the new guy in charge OF the
canteen is pretty close" remarked the
first COB.
CLOSE" calculated the second, who
had just come out Of the =. r. o. limo.
Say. that guy could swim across the
Atlantic with an armful OF cells and
never lose one.'-American Legion
Weekly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17
Healing Cream
Stops Catarrh
Ciooqed Air Passages Open At
Once-Nose and Throat Clear.

If your nostrils are clogged and your
head stuffed because OF catarrh or q
cold, get Elys Cream Balm at any
drug store. Apply a little of this pure,
antiseptic. germ destroying cream In
to your noStrils and let It penetrate
through every air passage of your head
and membranes. Instant relief.
How good II feels. Your head IL
clear. Your nostrils are open. You
breathe freely. No more hawking or
snufilng. Head colds and catarrh
yield like magic. Don't stay stuffed
up. choked up and miserable. Relief
81 sure
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17
She CLORIES IN
TELLING PUBLIC
Relates How Plant Juice Re-
lieved Dizziness, Nervous
ness and Bloating.

Il glory in letting everybody know
how Plant Juice has restored me to good
health after had been in q weakened,
nervous, run down condition for Ok
years." said Mrs. Edward Wagner, of
Duncannon, Pa, Rural Route No. 2,
in q recent interview with The Plant
Juice Man who spent several months in
Wilmington not long ago and who is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17
ULTRA PROOF.

him7"
Does she7 Why. she even takes
In washing to help him meet his
almony. "---American Legion Weekly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-17

IT'S all right 20 tell n woman she
is an angel, but" But" 1T isn't
necessary TO keep harping on the
subject. "--Wayside Tales.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-28
MASKED men PLAY Of
MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE
Playhouse Attraction Deals
= With Workings Of Ku
Klux Khan.

The Playhouse-"Mssked Men, a
mystery melodrama by Iangdon OIL
lett and Major c. Anderson Wright.
Playing tonight. tomorrow afternoon
and tomorrow night.
Masked Men. as viewed at The
Playhouse last night for the nrst time
by critical audience. is far from
the characterization generally con-
ceded to be traditional. No matter
what may he said. there is n modern
method OF acting by cast drawn up
from some OF the seasons better
classed theatrical organizations. Wor-
thy credit Is certainly the reward
for the combined efforts OF Gflle;
and Wright in staging a play deal
ing with--the Ku Klux Khan.
The mystery OF this threc-act melo-
drama must not be revealed for more
than one ason, the logical one beng
that the natural anticipation of see
ing II and the Joy and suspense In .
fine program would be destroyed.
The play. itself. Is fortuitously
constructed and written. As matter
OF fact. the co-au,hors knew wha
they were about when Masked Men
was staged. Major Wright. a World
War veteran, who served In Tho
United States Army. Air Service. whc
Is also the producer. Is the supreme
master OF the material used which
must remain mystery until the
curtain IL lowered. and Langdor
| Glllet, who is also the director, !,
considered one of the stages wises
craftsmen
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-28
MUSIC AND COMEDY
!! AlD|NE ATTRACTIONS
Delightful Bit Of Human interest
Seen In Sketch ANY
Home"

A sketch called ANY Home" In the
head-line attraction at the Aldine
Theatre for tho frst half Of the week.
II Ia a delightful bit OF human interest
interspersed with some clever comedy.
The story concerns the revolt OF the
mother OF the house. II 10 presented
by Rnia willard and Company.
There Ia a fine lot Of comedy IN. 'hs
act OF FYndiay and -Hil which In
above the usual variety Of sons and
dance numbers. There 10 nm unnamed
young man In this act. In the uniform
OF a stage attendant who ls very
clever. He accidentally comes on the
stage and is persuaded 10 sing. Be
ing bashfui he ls somewhat III nj ease
for n time until ne manages TO for
get his bashfulness. The three form a
trio OF harmonious voices.
Follis and Leroy In their dancing
act. give an amusing impersonat!on
OF two habuats OF the Bowery. Stone
and Francis are good singers and
dancers. Dunedin and Play have a
number Of songs and eccentric dances
The three Bernard Girls who open the
show, have volume In their voices but
little quality.
William Russell is the star In the
Fox production OF The Mon OF
Zanzibar" the feature picture. There
IL also a comedy and news reel or
the bill
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-28

Lswsea Before Exchange Club.
The Exchahss Club held its weekly
luncheon meeting at the headquarters
OF the Old Colony Club yesterday. J.
c. Lawson made an address on casual-
~ insurance.