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Evening star., 1922-12-14
MEDAL IS PRESENTED
COL. HODGSON'S WIDOW
Decoration Awarded Posthumously
for Meritorious Service on
:; Munitions Board.

The War Department has awarded
the distinguished service medal TO
Col. Frederick Grady Hodgson. who
died while on duty as member OF
the general munitions board OF the
Council of National Defense in WASH
tngton August >. 1917.
For many years prior to his death
Col. 11"deSon resided in Washington,
having been stationed here as as
sistant to the quartcrmaster general
of the Army until his retirement In
1918. Although in Ill health when the
United States entered the world war,
he insisted upon returning to active
duty and SO strcnuously applied him
solf 20 the development of the gov
ernment's vast program OF housing
and supply for the army that his life
was forfeited. and he expired while at
work.
BY direction Of Secretary of War
Weeks. distinguished service medal
was deliveries to his widow at Col.
Hodgson'S native home 10 Athens. Ga.
Mrs. Hodgson resides at the RochAm-
beau. in Washington. Accompanying
the medal delivered to Mrs. Hodgson
was the following citation:
"F'rederick G. Hodgson, colonel.
Quartermaster Corps, United states
Army. For exceptionally meritorious
and distinguished services while serv-
ing AS representative of the Quarter
master Corps on the general mun1-
tions board of the Council Of National
Defense from April. 1917. until his
death. August 5. 1917. He displayed
most distinguished ability and per-
formed his manifold duties in a most
conspicuous manner in a position Of
great responsibility at a time OF
sravest Importance. By his tact.
foresight and excellent judgment his
services in connection with the de-
velopment of the vast program Of
housing and supply for our Army
were of material assistance to the
successful prosecution of the war and
wore of signal worth to the govern
ment."
Col Hodgson was we'll known in
Washington. He was a graduate of
West Point Military Academy OF the
class of 1851.
Evening star., 1922-12-14
THREE ORPHANS TAKEN
ON SHOPLIFTING CHARGE

Three orphans. aged nine, eleven
and twelve years. were caught shop
lifting among eight persons arrested
on this charge by special police since
Monday. Detective Sergt. Edward j.
Kelly is in charge of the special po-
lice.
These youngsters. according to the
police. took a number of articles from
oand- l0-cent store and depart
Eent stores. The total value of the
goods found on their persons amounted
10 only 81.
Another arrest brought student
Of local university into the police
station after he had taken eight ties
from large local department store.
he police are not making public the
Identities of any of those arrested be-
cause of the probability that they are
first offenders. The offenders were
returned to an institution where they
belonged. with a report Of their con-
duct to the officials.
Evening star., 1922-12-14
Supreme Court
Sets NeU Record
For Expedition

The Supreme Court. under the
leadership of Chief Justice Taft.
has established q new record for
expedition in rendering opinions
and otherwise disposing OF cases.
When 1t took a recess last Monday
it had at the present term dis
posed Of 243 cases. compared with
l92 cases disposed of during the
corresponding period last year.
OF the cases disposed Of during
the present term 121 were by
written opinion. and 122 by order
Of the court through denials and
other final disposition Of motions
and applications. Last year at
this time the court had disposed
of seventy-stx cases by opinions
and 116 by action upon motions
and applications.
This speeding-up was in the face
OF the illness OF Justice Pitney.
who had been in previous years
one> of the most active members
of the court in the reparation of
opinions. but who has been totally
incapacitated from participating
in the business of the court at
this term, and the resignation OF
Justices Day and Clarke. who had
established high records for the
number Of opinions written.
Evening star., 1922-12-14
ACCOUNTANTS IN SESSION.
American Society Opens Three-Day
Convention,

With delegates in attendance from
ali sections Of the country. the 1922
annual meeting of the American Socie-
ty OF Certified Public Accountants con-
rened for II three-day session at the
Hotel Washington today.
More than zoe state representatives
had registered when President d. W.
Springer of Ann Arbor. Mich. called
the convention to order. The invoca-
,ion was by Bishop ]. W. Hamilton.
The visiting accountants were well
coined by Elliot Fl. Goodwin. resident
vice president of the United States
Chamber of Cofhmerce.
Committee meetings and q meeting
Of members OF the state boards Of ac-
counting will be held at the hotel to-
night
Evening star., 1922-12-14

California via New Orleans.
The preferred winter route. Standard and
tourist sleeping ears via Southern Ry.-Wash-
ingtnn Sunset Route. once, 1925 F st. Phone
Main J633. 33.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1922-12-14

The Christmas YoH haze
but M days purchase the haze them ready
for Christmas
t- nuic memory Of cheer and its last long after
offers only the furniture to fill that need " the pr'ege
of buyiu1 There
not tak;na advantage ofand that do carly
thcu not in rush.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
Billy Whiskers
By Frances Trego Montgomery.


 The friends were still talking to-
 gether when the kidnapers came back from their hunt for stubby and But ton.
 Jim, here they are with the goat and burro,'' called Tom. Come around the straw stack and see them standing together" Hurry up now, Tom, for this is our chance to catch them." What silly men to call out what they intended doing. thinking that 1 animals do not know what is said, suppose. The minute Jim spoke. But ton ran up the straw stack and Stub by ducked under the barn. ''Drat take that dog and cat!' ex- claimed Jim on seeing them disap- pear T am tired chasin' all over
 the place for them and now I have
 found 'em they keep runnin away
 and dog.n' me. It looks as if we'd
 have a pretty time catching them. You go and try to get the dog from under the barn while I try to get that cat"
 Here, pussy, pussy, pussy!" he called, standing at the bottom of the stack and trying to induce Button to come down.
 But Button only hunched his back and walked around on the top of the stack as unconcernedly as possible. Jim lost his temper and picked up
 stone, throwing it at Button, calling out as he did so: Come down off there, you black impI' Button lodged the stone and whislx ed down the opposite side of the stack Jim ran around and tried to stop him, but when he reached the other side of the stack, Button was making streaks across the barnvard
 with his tail held high in the air and Jim was just in time to see him sIip between the pickets of the fence sen- arating the barnyard from the ward before the kitchen door of the farm house.
 Go to blazes! I shan't chase you | any more, but will wait till I get the chance to catch you unaware" Jim, can't coax the dog out. I'Il nave to wait till he comes out of his own accord and then pounce on him. A 'Baa, baa. baa!" from Billy "c,one pack, Button and Stubby: come ou+ rom under the barn and do what the klonapers want so they will unite us They want to have a dress rehearsa1 oelore they go before the farmers lah1lIy to give performance. Come ahead quick and let's see what thew propose doing and how tbe fan,i19, take performing animals outside of a circus.' " So stubby and Button allowed them selves to be caught
 And in a few minutes from that tllne the old brindle COW and white horse who were standing In the barn yard brushing flies from their sidas were so startled at the antics thesa strange animals were going through that they nearly turned to stone Az Tor the pigs, they ran off with fright ana the chickens and ducks ran sqna"klhg and cackling to places of safety AS for the turkey p,orxh1a,. he nearly Gobbled his head off to er- press his disgust at the undigntfied behaElor%o of dog standing on its head on burros back, while at the same time a cat sat up between the burro's ears.
 tIomorrow you will hear more or this miniature circusN copyrighted by the Saa1held Publish ing Co, Akron, O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
DINNER STORIES

An attorney of Los Angeles adver- t;sed for a chauffer- Some 20-odd responded and were being questioned to qualifications. efficiency and whether married or single Finally turning to a negro chap, he said:
 How about you, George; are you married ?"
 Quickly the negro responded:
 ''Now-sir, boss. naw-sir. An makes nah own livin'."
 tI trust, Mir. Borun," said Miss Cutting, as the young man was about to depart, that you will sfend one more afternoon with us before we move into our new house.
 Delighted. I assure you, Miss Cut ting" replied Borum. By the way, when do you expect to move?"
 I'm not positive IS to the exact date" she answered. but the work men began excavating for the cellar yesterday. and papa expects the house to be finished in about 18 nlonths.''
 4 gambler named George used to visit a. chinaman's place and smoke opium almost daily
 One day he rushed in and said ex- citedly@ Hip, loan me S10- Thanks I'll come in with it tomorrow noon if I'm alive" And out he went with the money-
 About o'clock the next afternoon a friend of the gambler dropped in on the Chinaman and said: Hip, where is George today?
 The confiding Celestial wiped his eyes with the corner of his blouse ana replied: George. him dead"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03

High came up from the Memphis clug in the Southern league He compares with Heinie Groh in size and handles himself we'll He hit 300 in the Southern last season. He apparently isn't as fleet on the bases as Johnston, however. Andy stole only 1 bases in the minors last year However, he can be coached in this department. Bobby already thinks enough of the lad to give him the corner in the exhibition games.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03
By NORMAN E. BROWN
LOOK HIM OVER.

MT. Andy High, rookie third sacker with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-03

That's what Manager Robinson Is doing In the absence of Jimmy Johnston, veteran third sacker, at the camp when the Dodgers arrived there Robby put the youngster at that po- sition and the lads work has drawn attention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22

Association. composed of $50 farmers
have offered 500.
The action OF plccing a price on the
heads of incendiaries was the first OF
It's kind taken by the s. Il. c. A. The
society has conducted Independent in
vestlgations at all fires where live
stock wac burned. Members of the
board declares that precedent should
be ignored IN an effort To arsst the
authorities In running down the i'm
cendiarics.
The announcement OF tho 81 800 re-
ward N the Montgomery county Of
ficials was taken after the burninv
Of numerous barns in that SECTION In
the last few nights.
An attempt made ny the incendarics
TO burn the barn on the John II Il.
Scott farm, near Port Kennedy. Wed
nesday night. ended I'm n routing of the
gang. in which many shots were ex-
changed.
W. j.. Carr. a farm hand. who had
been guarding the property. led tho
attack on the incendIarles. and suf-
fercd a bullet wound IN one ear. Two
volleys from shotguns were fired at
the fleeing men and IL Is thought AT
least one OF the baEd was struck.
Three farmers reported seeing the
gang In an automobile e1tly yester-
day at various points. Mr.. Scott de-
clared the fires We're the work OF
maniacs and suggested that the police
look up the man who was sentenced
20 the pori,cntiary several years agC
following hls conviction on charges OF
setting fire Ia farm buildings in. the
same territory at that time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22
BARN BURNERS SET
TWO MORE FIRES TODAY:
$500 REWARD Ur
Continued from page

Reused 10 Indignation by The de-
struction Of more than forty barns IN
six counties IN the state within the
las; two months AZ the hands % an
organized hand OF incendiariee. public
bodies yesterday announced Two ad-
ditional rewards. bringing the total
amount promised for the capture and
conviction Of any one of the hand up
20 $500.
The board OF managers OF the Socie-
y for The Prevention OF Cruelty 20
Animals adopted a resolution 1t a
meeting yesterday al the orga MIA
lions headquarters. s24 North Broad
street. Offering a reward a. $500 for
Information leading 10 the arrest OF
The miscreants The resolution pointed
on; that scores 81 helpless animals
and other livestock have persisted IN
the flames
Other rewards Of $1,000 each have
been offered by the county commits
sioneTs Of Delaware. Chester and Ian.
caster counties. The largest single re.
ward was announced yesterday by the
officials OF Montgomery county. wher
$1,000 vac authorized 20 be se- asid,
FOR the arres. OF the lnarauders. In
surance companies have posted a 81
600 reward. and the Willstown Un!or
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22
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Telephone Your Want Ads
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22
SOMETHING IN THE AIR

make stock dividends taxable rs in
comes, 70 pass an anti-strlkc law, and Ia
gc, action on the various issues put for
ward rs legislative programs by the
farmcr-labor coalition and by the So
called conference for progressive politi-
cal action.
One of these DAYS an inventive genus
may devise an improvement on the radio
30 that the politicians when they are
hroadcas,ing ideas will bc able to get
an instantaneous reaction from their
nationwide audiences and will not
have 10 keep their ears to the ground
through long weeks of weary waiting.
This car-to-thc-ground business is what
il slsngily known rs good stuff, but at
times the slightest seismic disturbance
may bc mistaken for the voice Of the
''pecpul," and again, what does it
signify when YOU listen, and listen. and
can't hear anything
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22

FISHING LAWS
Proposed Bill Placed in Final
Shape by the Commission
From This State.

Members Of the Delaware Fish Com
mission held a conference yesterday.
at which the Anal draft of the proposed
concurrent legislation with the State
~ New Jersey was made The bill is
now being drawn by !. Hall Anderson.
attorney. % Dover. who ls a member
started Wednesday night and It was
found necessary 10 continue all day
yesterday on the work. AZ soon as
copies ~ the measure are prepared
they will hc submitted 20 the New Jcr-
seq comm ssion. following which ther,
Will he a Joint conference OF the tw,
commission. II IL expected that thi,
session will be the las; OF the two CON.
missions. as the bill in it's present shap'
~ believed 20 be satisfactory to th'
fishermen OF both states. as we'll a
/ other persons who may he intereste,
IN fishing.
The Delaware commission was an
! pointed about two years ago and sine
that time has held number Of con
ferenoe@ AT points in the State. a
Philadelphia and in New Jersey. Sew
oral months ago the members " tn,
two commissions took a trip down IN
hay and obtained some first hand in
formation about fishing conditions
Although several commissions hav,
been appointed IN the pas; 70 Obtain
concurrent legislation. Il has happenc,
that this has never been obtained
The present commissions OF both state
are IN horcr that their measure Wi
be adopted. as every effor; has bee
made 20 draw a measure which will h
acceptable 20 all persons
W.th the adoption OF the measur
l'y the Les rlatures 81 both State
which - necessary 10 obtain Cuns~ur
rent legislation. fishing conditions q,
tho river Will improve greatly. on
trouble N the past has been the fac
that laws for certain fish closed a
one time n one State and at anothe
/ '.mN n the other State This was dis
/ agreeable 20 the fishermen. who har
| pened - lose by this law. Under N
new plans. the laws will be the sam
FOR both States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22
Burglars Rob laurel Home.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Laurel. Dec. 22.-Thieves last nigh,
entered the home OF Harley q Rig
gin on Clayton avenue and stole sl2
In money. hut leaving oil the silver
and glassware. Entrance was gained
through a hack window. The empty
pccketbook was found IN the yard of
Jerome Galloway across the street
this morning. by Mrs. Cailawuy. No
clue tn the robbers has been found
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22
Thirty Days Hath September,
April, June and November,
All the Rest Have Thirty-one."

runs the old rhyme that everyone
learned 20 repeat "a childhood
But why trust 10 your memory. or
count upon your fingers. when you
have calculations 10 make regarding
the days o. the year?
The Washington Information
Bureau - ready 10 supply your cal.
endar needs without charge. II has
Tor Tree distribution an attractive
Navy calendar printed on stir. white
cardboard. with a patriotic picture
reproduced IN four colors.
fih out and nail the coupon below
enclosing two cents IN stamps for
return postage. Write your name
and address clearly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22

ARMAT UkEs--Ih stock. magnet wire
electric repairs. motor generators bought
sold. exchanged. ii. *. Cam, s01 VOL
lastoD street. Phone 1909 IL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22
ELMHURST
REALTY DEALER

HEAcN BROS. OPERATION
T~enty-frst Street Between Washing ton
and West Streets-Only Three Left
six rooms. larse verands. hardwood
Doors. open fireplace. hot wafer heat
lovely bath. large closets. hands some fN-
lures beautifully decorated.
All it Costs Is SIS. Is month 90 Carry
Add S2i 20 Month 20 Pay on YOU
MOrtsagc.
For Further Particulars see
L LINWOOD DASHIELL CO.
Phone $3.50. $50 Market street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22

USE THE CLASSIFIED AID SECTION
LIKE YOU USE THE DICTIONARY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22
Farm and Dairy Products

MlLk-A grade Of milk that cannot no
Duplicated, l5c quart Phone a7pp !
Joseph Nj. Gray. los East Seventh
street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22
USED CARS

Notico-We are the only used car house
In the state that will give you a new car
guarantee with used car because our
cars ARE as good as new ones Look
them over and be convinced.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22

STOP THAT LEAk--RepAir your roo,
with BArrotts EvoviAstic roofing in roll
or Cement form. We sell or Appiy
;, q. Williams 4 Bros. Co, Third and
TAtnall streets. Phone 800
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-22

HUNDREDS OF THINGS ARE OF.
FERED FOR SALE IN THE cLAs-
sIFIED Ap SECTION TO-DAY. THE
FIRST WORD OF EACH AID TELLS
WHAT is OFFERED.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-18

speAd and encompass the dark fringe
Of the spruce forest that enclosed
tho town Nov. because shs recog-
nixsd the man and knew his typo
born Of the Mid places even ~ her-
self. but a bastard breed-the tom
der. wistfui haif-auaiic sped from her
childish mouth and her eyes grew
alert and widsned an n with actual
fear. she halted. evidently in doubt
a. TO her course.
Going homer the man asked.
TIN going up 10 see your pop. and
I'll SEQ your there. n you don't mind I"
Ray Brents voice had an undcni-
abba ring Of power. II was deeply
bass. evidently the voice Of pas
sionate. reckless. brutal man. The
covetous carcss OF his thick hand
upon nor arm Indicated that he was
wholly sure OF himself In regard TO
her
Che stared with growing spprchen-
sion into his featured. not
unhsndsorns face Evidently she
found II hard to meet his eyea--eyes
wholly lacking in humor and kindli-
ness. but unauestionably vivid and
compelling under his heavy. dark
brows I'm going home" she told
him at last. Il guess. " you're going
up 10 nee Pop. you can walk along
too"
The man fen In beside her. his
powerful frame overshsdowing hers.
II was plain at once that the man
ner Of her consent did not In the
least disturb him. You're Just let
ting me because I'm going up there
anyway, eh7" he asked. "I'll walk
along further than that with you
before I'm done"
The girl paused. as II In appeal
Ray. we've thrashed that out long
ago" she responded. Il wish you
wouldn't keep talking about II. n
you want 70 walk with me-"
IAN right, but you1l ~ changing
your mind one 81 these days" Rays
voice rang In the silence. indicating
utter indifference to tho fact that
many Of the Ioungers on the street
were listening to the little scene. Tive
never seon anything 7 wanted yet
that didn't sot-and I want you.
why don't you believe what your pop
says about me7 He thinks Ray
Brent In the goods."
I'm not going TO talk about II any
more. I've already given you my
answcr--2o tines"
The man talked on. but tho girl
walked with lifted chin. apparently
not hearing. They followed the board
sidewalk into the shadows. finally
turning in at ramshackle. three
rooni house that was pcrched on q
hillside almost at tho end of the
street at the outer limits Of the vii
lage.
The girl turned to 80 In. but the
man held fast to her arm. walt
just a minute, Bee" no urged. i've
got one thing more 10 my 10 YOU"
The girl looked into his face. now
family iiluminsd W the full moon
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-18
Page s62
SEATTLE

Yes" David answered serious
~. 1--WE heard lots OF people talk.
ing about Seattle spirit-heaps Of
times when I've been downtown
with daddy. And grandmother
was saying to mother-dear this
morning. We must teach the chill.
dren the spirit OF giving and
we're the children Of Seattle. 80
that's II. Seattle Spirit is the
spirit OF giving
"Just the other day heard
about the first Christmas Judge
Ronald ever spent In Seattle.
Tie wasn't Judge then. he
was Just quito n very young man
with a little new wife and they
were a. blue and lonesome a.
anything. And they lived In tho
woods up on the hill not far from
the Wards home on Lake Union.
"And Mrs. Meany and Mrs.
Bushnell used TO be little girls
then and their mother and father
were Mr.. and Mrs. d. ID. Ward,
ond they folt no awfuily sorry for
the ionesomp young couple that
they begged their mother to invite
tho strangers TO share their
Christmas. 30 Judge Ronald says
he always will remainder that
Christmas which two little girls
thought 20 make happy for them"
'Yes." said Peggy softly.
"'gmore Seattle Spirit"