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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-29


rstnne than any man in
!, English horse racing
Is.circles.
Mrs. Langtry
,,stayed long enough
.4in California to 60.
/. .,tablish herself as a
,,sitizen and bring suit
for divorce against
her English husband, =
whom she had never
!, been able to divorce
/, under English law.
! She secured her Cali
fornia divorce. Lang.
try was afterward
put in a private lu-
Matte asylum, but
wandered out one
day and was run over
BY q railroad train
and killed. y
Strange to say,
when Fred Gerhard -
was at last at liberty
ate marry Mrs. Lang
try, he had no longer \
any wish to do so,
but, on the contrary,
'shAd q violent quar-
'-arel with her and sew
kred all relations with
. her. Twas not quite
: certain just what
!: made Gerhard quarrel with N
!: Lsngtry, but ] believe 1t was
4 cause he was indignant that
should be friendly with such
plebeian as esquire" Baird.
Mrs. Langtry returned to Ell
'Yland, where she surprised soci'
by marrying young Captain Hr
sde Battle, son of General
y Henry de Battle. head of on
England. She was considerab
ID fact, it was the custom
s:'Women to say that she was old
10. His father had been q frie
z and it was at a party. given b
honor of the Prince that 20
smitten with Mrs, Langtry's
ness thought that the match W
and gave it his sanction.
2 Some months ago Mrs. La
y niscences Of her long and int
all the many chapters which
J found not even one mention
greatly disappointed to find {
had locked the door to the M
. Of her career. And l decide
the "reminiscences Of my career
- trick on my expectant read
After Fred Gerhard had
sey Lily" he became more tina
"tite of the New York and Ne
Who were then making thems
; by monkey dinners, "vege
liar extravagances.
Fred Gebhard's brilliant
Of the drama had given
'''him exceedingly popular amo
'ciety. l have observed that
in man who knows a great d.
they don't know. At this pei
the Avenue, at Delmonico 8 ar
}" and also during the Summer a
ERn' At this period a young gin
New York society who was.
creature who had ever grace,
| Morris, generally known as I"
- She was even more beauti
IN bf course, much younger. W
bstBe susceptible Fred Gerhard
hhsw beauty She in turn W
20 good looks and his generous v
l"report Of his many interesting
~ Lulu Morris had a beaut
with a commanding air Of p
70 enshrined in Q mass of rich a
b. was the most wonderful thin
'@ seen q living woman who so
the Greek Venus.
I believe that ! was the
y Gerhard and Lulu Morris on
happened at the time I con
9e;loah from Freddie. Seeinga
? side at the Newport Horse Sh
iaspot, saying:
"Miea Morris let me pre,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-29

ITO Be Continued Merit Sunday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-29

Henry de Battle. head of one OF the Oldest families 10
England She considerably the young man senior
ii fact it was the custom of rather malicious society
Women to say that she old enough to be his mother
His father had been friend Of the Prince OF Wales
7 and it was at party given by the Duke of Richmond in
honor of the Prince that young de Battle first became
smitten with Mrs, Langtrys charms His Royal High
ness thonght that the match would be Splendid one.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
RISES IN DEFENSE OF FLlRT
According to English Author, Fickie-
ness Is Simply Natural Desire
to Be Liked by All.

81 like being adored," she said.
''eyeI though | dislike the person who
adores me"
"lou can express that more simply
by saying. I'm a %flirt,'" said Philip.
"Rut it's such an ugly word. Be-
sides, everyone likes being adored I;
everyone Is a tlirt in that ense. It's
only the people who never are adOred
who call it flirting. They would like
TO he ndored, hut as they can't. they
call the rest of us rude names. But
it's no use going about trying TO he
adored because nobody has the least
idea as to how to set about IL. It's
not the least use being kind and hon
est and anIiahle, for that only makes
Won mildly popular. while the most
'l~iSaCrecahle people get worShiped.
And u isn't any good being beautiful,
| dare say beauty hurries people up.
because there is obviously something
rati.cr attractive about it, hut it's not
n biz Of good by itself. PERHAPS
brains have got something 10 do with
II. or Is there y sixth sense which d.
reefs IL alip"-From Lovers and
Friends. by +. r. Benson.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
NOTED PRELATES IN LONDON
Leo XIII and Plus xi Said to Have
Been Familiar With the British
Metropolis.

The new pope, Plus XI, visited Lon
don as well as Oxford In early life,
In the latter place especially the great
pcdleian library naturally attracting
such a great scholar. He was himself
librarian Of the great Vatican library.
and known everywhere as a booklover.
II was said that the late Pope Leo
XI1I knew his way about London bet
ter thar a great many natives, as he
had spent much time there before be-
ing raised TO the papacy. exploring
the slums and other problems 10 the
metropolis.
Pope Leo XIII was the only n of
that exalted rank who ever sat In the
British house Of commons and In the
distinguished strangers gallery. 90
that. He also is said to have enjoyed
the hospitality OF Lord Palmerston
under that distinguished statesman's
own roof. Tint was. of course. before
his exaltation TO the papacy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27

rather do their own work, she viii
soon realize the Importance Of TIL,
arrangement Of these two roofns
Every foot means a step, and through
out the day these steps mount up ant
AT the same time sap up her energy
In this home the kitchen Is small
10 by 10, which seems to be more oI
less standard i'm homes that are be.
ing erected at the present time. Not
much more than 100 square feet are
needed i'm this room.
Passing to the floor above we find
four bedrooms. Is feet 4 inches by
IL feet 6 inches each. With windows
ON two sides they are well supplied
with fresh air and the sleepers are
assured of cross currents during the
night when the windows are open.
Ventilation I'm bedroom is Of vital i'm
portahce to every member Of the
family.
I'm case more sleeping quarters are
needed the attic can be quickly and
economically converted into at least
two small bedrooms.
This house is suitable for any loca.
ton. or any sized plot. bun II will also
be found very useful in a shallow lot
which Is quite frequent In suburbs
II is especially adaptable for a short
wide lot.
The dimensions are 40 feet 6 Inches
by rs feet.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
EMBOD|Es LATEST
IN CONSTRUCTION
Substantial Brick and Stucco
House Is Splendid Model.
PLANNED FOR SHALLOW LOT
Seven Big Comfortable Rooms and
Living Porch--Every considcra.
ton Given to Comfort and
Convenience,
PLANNED FOR SHALLOW LOT
BY WILLIAM A. RADFoRo

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE or
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
Is, without doubt the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all Inquiries
TO William A. Radford, No. 1897 Prairie
avenue. Chicago. Ill. and only inclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
In five cities mt the present time
there are five own Your Own Home"
expositions going on simultaneously.
That only gives a hint of the interest
tat Is centered in this subject. Every
one you meet is talking hOme-moStly
because Of the increase in rents. Peo-
pie have held off building their own
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
RATHER PUT HIS FOOT IN 1T
Callers Comment on Matter of Time
Somewhat Embarrassing to
All Parties Concerned.

We had been spending the evening
with acquaintances with whom we
had but little In common. In conse-
quenre, the time seemed 20 drag In
terminabIy, and when my wife asked
me the time / glanced thankfully at
my watch.
The hands indicated $3.50. / looked
again, shook IL and held II up to my
ear.
Funny" / muttered, ''the darn
thing seems To have stopped. Accord
ing TO this it's only 9:30."
The hostess laughed a little as she
referred TO her watch. THAT'S ex-
actly the time ! have, too, anc that's
the time the clock over there on the
piano says. I guess, maybe"-she
didn't finish, but merely laughed.
Since then when she asks the time.
] tell II without any comment. IT'S
less embarrassing.-Baltlmore Ameri-
can.
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homes because they figured that the
next May | would see a decline, u
they were fooled and now they are
not going to wait any longer. These
expOsitions are thrOnged with people
I'm search of ideas. They want To see
how a home looks from the outside.
how Il appears on the inside, what
they are using in bathrooms, how they
are building kitchens and a thousand
and one other things tnat make the
home a real place in which 10 live.
Perhaps O are one of the. many
who will be unable TO attend n of
these expositions. That does not
necessarily mean. however, that you
cannot gel the same information and
some vt the inspiration that these 9TH
er folks are getting. II you are in@.
terested in a home Of your own, you
will more than likely get some real
ideas from the splendid design shown
here. II enlbodies the latest In con-
struction, the most recent develop
mepts in household convenience. II
Is built to be a real home, and. after
all. that Is the test. II may not be
Just what you want hut then again II
will give you o N tangible ideas thai
will aid yeu In finding the n you
want.
There is no question about the
comfort OF this home. As for con-
sfruction, 1t is built TO iasf. To the
average man the building Of a home
Ia one Of his biggest joins during his
entire lifetime. and he wants 1t to
last. This house Is built Of brick and
stucco. a very pleasing combination.
The roof Is gable, rather steep. With
two attic roo dorme-s oD each side.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27

grandstand nearer the ponds and the
marshes.
"Oh, you dear little CHEEKY crea-
lures" said Mistress Spring.
Then "A few mourning cloak butter
flies went by.
Hello, Mistress Spring" they
called.
Hello said Mistress Spring, sit is
always a pleasure TO see the butter
flies"
'Croak welcome spring and Mistress
%Springtime, or Mistress Spring. for
frogs in chorus.
Greetings. Mistress Spring" said
the Leopard Frogs, wearing their
handsome suits and locking very dis
tinguished and fine.
Greetings TO all my dear frog
friends" said Mistress Springttme, or
Mistress Spring. Either name cal
be used for her. In fact amy nam,
can be used rs long as II makes You
think of the lovely Springtime and the
waking-up-time ~ So many little
creatures and Of the arriving time foi
many Of the travellers.
Hello" said air. Fowler's Toad an,
his family.
Hello" said Mistress Spring.
The woodland flowers and shrub
and trees all came forth 10 hear ife
more clearly, and 20 did everything
fhaf hoIapnad IN tha -nriny
1rey care SO much for the sound 81
her voice that ven Though they mas
be sleepy they open n eye and then
the other until they are quite. quits
awake for Mistress Springtiae.
But Mistress Springtinie doesn'i
hurry her creatures too o
She likes them to take little add.
tional dozes and maps. There is moth
Ing about Mistress Springtime that *
like an alarm clock.
Besides, colder days may come. No,
she doesn't want TO hurry her crea.
lures unless she and Mr.. Sun get so
excited In their talks that the crea-
lures all come out to see what ii is
about.
Greetings. dear Miss Spring" said
the American Toad.
"Hello. little garden friend said
Mistress Springtime.
"We greet you," said the upland
toads.
Il greet you, TOO" said Mistress
Springtime.
"And we are delighted to see you,'
said the cricket frogs 1--WE were a
little late In coming. but we're still in
the spring parade"
'Of course you are. Of course you
are said Mistress S%pringtime.
you make a lovely chorus. o Q. she
added. I'm very fond of your voice
And, dear me-, there COMES the
Pickerel Frog family.
"And the green frogs. and all rhe
rest Of them" aided Mistress Spring
time.
"Then. there are the tree toads over
yonder. ] hear themi Harken 10
them! l do love them
what q gorgeous thing is the spring
parade" Mistress S~prinstime said hap
ply.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27

With the entrance and first floor
set on practically the ground level
this house offers a particularly in,
wiling appearance and reflects a def
mite impression Of hospitality. The
entrance partakes somewhat of the
Colonial, although built On more square
modern lines. A large glass-paneled
door opens the way into a reception
hall running straight back through the
house To the rear. From here rises
the stairs TO the floor above and from
this same hall are the to
the living room. dining room and
kitchen. t.ss
a real surprise and treat awaits the
visitor to the living room, q great in
formal room of good proportions, 10
by % feet g inches. In the center of
the outside wall. facing the living
porch, is a large fireplace tlanked on
each side by double French doors
opening out on the porch. The porch.
which is 10 by "a feet, has been
screened in. During the winter this
covering can be changed to glass and
the use of this space continued
throughout the year. Additional light
TO the living room is provided by win
dows in front and rear.
Stepping across the hall one finds
himself in a large well-appointed din,
ing room, 10 by IA feet. 1t is a bright
room, conveniently situated with re
gard to the kitchen and other rooms.
room and Kitchen is one of the most
important things TO the housewife.
If she is not fortunate enough to be
able to have a maid, and many would
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
Ddddys
6Evenin9
Fairy Tale
A GRAHAM BONNER
SPRING PARADE
"NtAPY GRAHAM BONNER

"We're here said the wild geese.
"We have come to join the spring pa
Iade.
'Of course we do not all come to-
gether, for you know that is not the
way in a parade.
The different kinds Of creatures are
in different parts and sections of the
parade.
And the ones belonging together
usually go together. SO were the wild
geese section Of the parade"
Yes said Mistress Spring, Il like
to sit in the Spring grandstand and
have all my dear friends pass me in
the parade.
n move my grandStand about, too,
so | can see those who like TO parade
in the woods and those who like to
parade near the marshes and brooks.
Let me see. Who are coming
neXt?"
Here we are" chirped the robins.
Were in the spring parade"
"Of course you are, you darlings,'
said Mistress Spring.
Were in the spring parade" said
the red-winged blackbirds.
Glad to see YOU" said Mistress
Spring.
You're great friends Of NINE" she
added.
Here we are" said the fox spar
rows"
Good said Mistress Spring.
."And you've noticed us, W. hope"
said the crackles.
Eyes, indeed" said Mistress Spring.
"We're here" said the spring peep
ers, as Mistress Spring moved her
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
Why COMPLAINT

Those impatient people who COM
plain about late trains on American
railroads will probably settle into an
amazed silence and speak no more
about snch Daltry matters when IL is
stated that, according TO dispatches,
the Tashkent express to Moscow gayly
puffed into its home station 81 days
late recently. Russia has overturned
many illusions, but this beats them all.
One hesitated to ask for statistics on
messenger boys. - Christian Science
Monitor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
How Was She 70 Know.

A woman who does not play cards
had beer invited. through courtesy. to
M afternoon" She f1utterei from
bridge table to bridge table, chatting
pleasantly with the players, until she
came TO one group where two part
ners had just completed q game and
series.
Rubber !" cried one of the part
nerS triumphantly.
And the woman who does not play
cards left In a huff.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27

Husband and wife were at 1t, ham,
mer and tongs. The trouble is" said
he in evaporation, that you will
spend all my money on unnecessary
clothes simply TO look fashionable"
You men are so Inconsistent" she
answered. You ought to know that
unnecessary clothes are most unfash-
ionable at the moment"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
To Have a Clear Sweet Skin

Touch p:inpies, redness, roughness
or itching, IL any, with Cuticura ONT
ment, then battle with Cuticnra Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Adyertisement.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27

K~nick-Ioes Gray know how &c
keep books?
Knack-you bet he doesl And he
always turrs down the leavcs-- New
York Sun.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
Well Nourishsd.

Edith has a remarkably sweet
voice"
"She ought to have. 1t cost me
about sixty pounds Of candy in the
last six months"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27

No ono suffers In silence II he
THINKS tie g'.IeruDIeIit Is 10 blame.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27
Happy Days.

Insect life has It's joys"
what now?"
"The fly still gets his tangiefoot."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27

A gn,d Wany bachelors are wearing
seeks with peckabm toes aI.tl heels.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-04-27

Being unable TO ear a living. nm IN.
effectual person Will annex one.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-15
MEET
AGAIN Nv SEPT.

Plans are being completed for the
tenth annual reunion OF the zebley
family. which will be held on the
grounds OF Bethel NJ f. Church.
Brandywine Hundred. on September
T. At meeting Thursday evening
II was reported by the monument
committee OF which John +. c. Clay
ton is chairman that the monument
to he erected in Bethel churchyard in
memory OF the original owen Zebley
in this country and his wife, will be
purchased about the middle OF Au-
gust. Since the first Zebley was
Buried In the Bethel Churchyard.
Ave OF his namesakes OF five differ
ent generations have been Inferred
there.
At Thursdays meeting commit
tees were appointed to take charge
OF the reunion arrangements. They
are as follows:
Nominating Committee - Joseph
Pyle. william zebley. Mrs f. J.
Maclary. Mrs. McMamany. Wilmer
Talley, DR.. Samuel Matthews. Mrs.
Florence l.. Warren.
Committee on tables -- Thomas
Zebley. chairman: Miss Eva Zebley.
Frank Zebley. George zebley VIII
liam l.. Zebley. Mrs. Lottie Oskins
Mrs. Alfred Peteet
Committee on sports-Frank Hef-
felhnger. chairman: william Pyle.
Albert Clayton. Paul Peters.
WOmen's committee-Mrs Bertha
Clark. chairman; Mrs Lilly Twadell.
Mrs. Frank Heffel, Mrs John Clay
ton, Mrs. Albert Clayton. Mrs
Blanche Williams. Miss Reba Web
ster. Mrs. Lilly Matthews.
Committee on prizes Mrs. Bertha
Clark Mrs. IillN Twadell Mrs. Al
fred Poteet. Mrs Emma Hinkson.
Mrs Lottie Oskins.
Committee on Entertainment
Chandler Pyle. Miss Eva zebley,
Penrose Talley.
Committee on music-Lenton Bar
rett. Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Talley,
Mr. and Mrs. Dutton Webster, Will
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-15
MANY ATTEND
E. L. INSTITUTE

Wilmington Methodist Episcopal
churches have been well represented
at the annual Epworth League In
stitute which has been held this
week in Dover. All the representa-
t.ves will return to this city on Mon
day. The Rev. W. G. Harris, OF
Goodman NJ. f. Church has been
dean of the institute.
Among those who have attended
the institute are: Grace NJ. F..
Church. Miss Ress Bennett and Miss
Ruth Stengle; ST. Pauls. Mrs. Eliz-
abeth p. Dressner, Miss Marion
Hahn. Franklin Jervis and irwin
Crew.
Scott-Niss Marjorie and Miss
Audrey Sard.
Brandywine-Mls Helen Carmen.
McCabe-Mlss Katherine Bebout.
Miss Dorothy Roberts, Miss Pauline
Wagner, Miss Etvile Lakeland.
Claude Davidson and Frank Horner.
Cool;man-Miss Laura Stewart,
Miss Blanche Campbell, Miss Mable
Grant. Miss Sara Harris. Edward
Grant. Robert Mcdaniel. Edgar
Schaefer. Stanley Lynch and the
Rev. w. G. Harris
Epworth-Miss Elva Clark and
Miss Anna Eberhardt
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-15
GIRL iSLEAGUEH4S
WEEK AT OLD MILL

The Girls Cooperative League
celebrated its third anniversary this
week az The Old Mil" the country
home OF Senator and Mrs. T. Cole
man dupont There are 60 mem
hers OF the league and the celebra-
ton was for two days. thirty girls
being entertained each day. Among
the features OF the outing were
bathing in the mill pond and pic
mic lunch in the sunken gardens.
The girls were chaperoned by Mrs.
J. NJ Collins. founder OF the league.
and Miss Heath Jones. of this city.
The Girls operative League
has its headquarters at 18th and
Head streets. The object OF the
league is to help all girls acquire
more OF the worth while things that
life has 10 offer. good times OF a
wholesome type. education. knowl-
edge OF how 10 keep house and sew,
and efficiency in all lines OF prac-
teal work
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-15
VACATION BIBLE
SCHOOL WORK

The Daily Vacation Bible Schools
are ending their third week. The
course is half over. and II the chill
dren learn as much the remaining
weeks as they have so far, they will
/ go out from the schools with well
stocked minds The workers con-
nected with the school of the First
Italian Presbyterian Church, Sew
enth and dupont streets are greatly
encouraged at the work which has
been accomplished at this center.
The total enrolment of the school
up until July IL was 272 pupils.
From this number "A children have
Withdrawn from the school, on ac-
count of removing from the neigh
borhood and others attending the
summer sessions of the public
schools.
out Of the enrolment Eof boys and
girls. the average attendance for the
first week was ISL. the second week
1872, and the third week 131. While
the enrolment varies in its nation
al!ties. the majority of the boys and
girls who attend are Italians. The
school, however extends an invita-
ton to all children of the commu-
nifty between the ages OF to IA
years.
The school Is divided into three
departments, the nursery children,
primary and kindergarten being one
department. while the other two are
the Junior and intermediate depart
ments. The teaching staff is COM.
posed of Miss Jennie Riley. who IS
principals: Miss Elizabeth Morton.
Miss Marion Truax. Miss Maud s.
Nuttall and Miss Dorothy Sturgls. !
All the teachers other than Miss
Nuttall and Miss Sturgis are in the
upstairs department OF the school /
which includes children from the .
ages OF to II years. Miss Nuttall .
Is the Kindergarten. and teaches /
the children from 4 TO 6 years She
Is assisted by Miss Sturgis. Mrs. A.
VI. Dassori is field worker Of the
school and the Italian mission and
Miss Anna Hilles is a volunteer
worker.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-15

Miss Mary Coke, daughter of Mrs
Mary Coke. and the late Rev. John
Coke. 500 West Twentieth street,
and Eniston Perot Lammot, OF this
city. will be married at $50 o'clock
this afternoon at the home of the
brides mother. The ceremony will
be performed by the brides brother,
the Rev. William A. Coke, Of this
city.
The bride will he given in mar
rage by her brother. Prof. Charles
Coke, principal of Wilmington High
School. and will be attended by her
sister, Miss Frances Elizabeth Coke.
Eugen Lammot, Jr., will be best
man.
The bride will wear imported silk
pongee with trimmings of point lace
and will have a corsage bouquet Of
sweetheart roses. The maid of hon
or will wear a peach-colored crepe
satin, embroidered in wool, and seed
pearls. Her corsage will be of tea
roses and lilies of the valley.
on account o fthe recent death of
the brides father the wedding will
be quiet. The bride. until recently.
has been employed by the DUPONT
She has a large circle Of
friends in this city Following a
wedding trip the young couple will
make their home in this city.