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The Owosso times., 1922-04-07
CHAPTER VIII.

ttnO eltner. Mr. GlDney OF McGUlIey
been watching Captain. Scraggs after
he had left them they would have
been much puzzled to account for that
worthy's actions. First he lodged
around the block into Drumm street
and then ran down Drumm to Califor-
mia, where he climbed aboard a cable
car and rode up into Chinatown. Ar
irving at Dupont street he alighted
and walked up that interesting thor
Oughfare until he came to No. ia.
He glanced at sign over the door and
was aware that he stood before the
entrance TO the offices of the Chinese
Six Companies, so he climbed upstairs
and inquired for Gin Seng, who pres
emily made his appearance.
Gin Seng, very nice, fat China
begged, in pidgin English, to know in
what manner he could be of service.
"Me heap big captain, alice same
ship" began Captain Scraggs. "On
board ship two China boys have got"
(Here Captain Scraggs winked know
ingiy) "China boy no speak Eng
lish--"
"That being the case" interposed
Gin Seng, 81 presume that you and
understand each other, so let's cut
out the pidgin English. Do I under
stand that you are engaged in evading
the immigration laws"
Exactly" Captain Scraggs managed
to gasp, as soon as he could recover
from his astonishment. "They showed
me your name an address, an they
won't leave tn ship, where l got 'em
locked up in my cabin, until you come
an take 'em away. Couple O. rela-
tives Of yours, should imagine"
Gin Seng smiled his bland Chinese
smile. He had frequent dealings with
ship masters engaged in the danger
Gus, though lucrative, trade of SNUG
Cling Chinese into the United States,
and while he had not received advice
Of this particular shipment, he decided
to 60 with Captain Scraggs to Jackson
street bulkhead and see II he could
not be Of some use to his countrymen.
AS Captain Scraggs and his Chinese
companion approached the wharf the
skipper glanced warily about. He had
small fear that either Gibney or Nc
Guffey would show up for an hour, for
he knew that Mr.. Gibney had money
in his possession. However, he decided
to take no chances, and secuted the
vicinity thoroughly before venturing
- - xhn ntt
served but to increase the respect of
Gin Seng for the master Of the Maggie
and confirmed him in his belief that
the Maggie was smuggler.
Captain Scraggs took his visitor in
side the little cabin, carefully locked
and bolted the door, lifted the zinc
flap back from the top Of the crate of
"Oriental goods" and displayed the
face OF the dead Chinaman. Also he
pointed to the Chinese characters on
the wooden lid of the crate.
"What does these hen scratches
mean?" demanded Scraggs.
"This man is named All Chow and
he belongs to the Hop Sing tong"
"How about his pal beref"
"That man is evidently Ng Chong
Yip. He is also a Hop Sing man."
Captain Scraggs wrote 1t down. "All
right" he said cheerily; much
obliged. Now, what I want to know
Is what the Hop Sing tong means by
shipping the departed brethren by
freight7 They go to work an fix 'em
nm nice sos .they'll keen. packs 'em
sway I'm aszinc coffin, inside a nice
The Owosso times., 1922-04-07
DON'T FEAR ASPIRIN
IF IT Is GENUINE
Look for Name "Bayer" on Tablets,
Then You Need Never
Worry

To get genuine "Bayer Tablets Of
Aspirin" you must look for the snfeiy
"Bayer Cross" on each package and Oo
each tablet.
The "Baycr Cross" means true. world.
famous Aspirin, prescribed by physi-
proved safe by millions for Colds. Head
ache, Earachc. Toothache, Neuralgia,
Lumbago, Neurtis and for Pain In
general. Proper and safe directions
are in each unbrOken "Bayer" package
advertisement.
The Owosso times., 1922-04-07
All Played Out at
Quitting Time?
TANLAC
A Symphony IN Puns.
The Worlds Greatest Tonic

During the sermon one of the Qunr-
tet fell asleep.
SHOWS your chants" whispered the
Organist to the soprano" "see IL you
canticle the tenor"
"You wouldn't dare duet" said the
contralto.
you'll wake him up" warned the
bass.
as sure as my names Psalm" re-
marked the boy who pumped the or
gan, but he said ii so low that no one
quartet.-BOstOn Transcript.
The Owosso times., 1922-04-07
Preferred the Sickness.

Bobby was ailing, and the doctor
left medicine most bitter.
His mother cOaxed him by saying,
"COme. Bobby, this will make you we'll
and then you can go out and play"
Bobby came and tried it. One tiny
taste, wry face, and then he cried,
81 want to be sick"
The Owosso times., 1922-04-07
nridoe Cable Woven In Place.

The eighteen-inch cable Of th
Brooklyn bridge was woven In placS
II would have been practically i'm
possible to hoist 1t to NJ prsssv
position when completA
The Owosso times., 1922-04-07
,noratitude ALWAYS Monstrous.

Ingratitude Is monstrous; and f0
the multitude to be rngrateful were 4
make monster Of the multitude
Shakespeare.
The Owosso times., 1922-04-07

Now and then you hear of an ideal
husband-but, honest, now, did You
ever see one?
The Owosso times., 1922-04-07

Don't fail to ask for advice If YOU
wish to fiatter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Newest
Dress Trimmings
From Paris

The very trimmings that make"
a dress!
Most striking Of all, are the
bands of fine, colorful, handsome
wool embroidery on silk Hercules
braid. about four inches wide and
reversible. A girdle of this would
Immediately give distinction to a
dress.
Various cire-finished braids, in
blue or black, arc from three
eighths Of an inch to nine inches
wide. The new waved cire braid
Is among them.
Paris is using such braids and
trimmings a. girdles, panels, sleeve
hands, cape collars, on hats to
match, and 30 on,
Toe to $18 a yard.
Main F1oor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Dining-ROOn, Suits
1t Will Be Easy to Find
Just the Right LinOleum

So many many patterns have in-rernarkable de-
signs and wonderfully attractive colors
It's time to have it put down. just before the home
is gotten trim and fine for Autumn.
Dictated u,,. a.,
lnoleum is priced $l.S5 S2S5 eu"' ''e inc square
the square yard yard
Also special lot of plain red nOleum 3.l6 of an inch
thick, has come in to sell at Sl.5O the square yard
ven F1oor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Um! How Good Hot
Mullins Taste These
Mornings

Mornings are beginning to get
cool and crisp, yellow corn flakes
that steam when you break them,
good mullins, with fresh butter,
and piping hot waffles are foods
At for q king.
Pans for mufinA and bisouits are
400 to 81. In almost unlimited assort-
mont. Wanie irons range from S1.ss
to -. including both those for coal
ana sss One for coal stove 10 in
heart and star shsps st SS.sS.
tFourth F1oor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
If a Woman Wants a
Handbag for Six Days
4 Weel

a CCk-
it ought to be leather. It will stand
the strain and the bumps better,
won't give way as quickly to the
continuous openings and closings
for this and for that, and usually
a leather bag Is roomier.
With all the many advantages,
the newest and smartest Of leather
handbags are hero between &S and
$5.
Really all the shapes that fash
ion has picked for Autumn, In all
the feathers and colors even to the
blues and grsys.
(Maln YlO0H)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Bed Room Suits
and Separate Pieces

Apiece suit Of mahogany, Heppefwhite design $175.
5piece suit Of walnut finished and polychromed $zsS.
7piece suit of mahogany, Sheraton design, 1885,
7piece suit of mahogany. Queen Anne design, 1895.
spiece suit of figured walnut Queen Anne design $46750
6piece suit of walnut, Louis XVI design, s475.
7piece suit of figured mahogany Sheraton design $545
5piece suit of figured mahogany Sheraton design $57250
spiece suit of figured mahogany Sheraton design $3.50.
Chest of drawers Sheraton design Of mahogany, $50
Chorobe finished antique ivory enamel hand decorated $50
Bureau of figured walnut. Sheraton design S62.
Pair of twin beds of figured walnut. $40.
Vanity dresser, Sheraton design SIS.
Bureau of mahogany, Queen Anne design, S75
Ful-sze bow-end bed of mahogany, SIS.
Ful-sze mahogany bed. Sheraton design $50.
Bureau of mahogany, Heppewhite design $50.
Bureau of walnut Chippendae design, S1O5
Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
China
Glassware
Housewares
Lamps
Great Sales
Starting Next Friday

Every home requires certain replensh-
ment in advance of Winter.
There is often a new dinner set to buy.
new glassware, new lamps. There are al
ways certain to be vacancies in the list of
kitchen utensils.
How about the galvanized ware Will
the ash can stand the racket for another
Winter? Is the garbage pail sound and
sanitary?
Have you all the mops and cleaning
cloths and laundry soap that you need?
Is the refrigerator up to the mark of
modern sanitation and economic require
ments?
why not make list of things you
must have for Winter and come in and
buy them while the prices are low?
These sales start Friday. September
LIST, all on the Fourth Floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Washable Doe-Finish
GLOVES Are a Happy
Solution

If new gloves are needed now that
will answer smartly right on
through the Fall. Women buy
such soft skin gloves for all the
year round. They wash perfectly
and always look we'll.
slip-ons In white and natural color
are S2.15 Il pair.
strap-wrist In white or natural, IS,
In pearl or peachbloom. 1926.
Twelve-button in white or natural,
S'''o' pearl or peachbloom, Sb.
(Main Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Baby's Blanket Is a Dainty
Affair

Usually one thinks of blanket as Something to keep
you warm, but there is why babys blanket
shouldn't be as attractive it is cozy
Wool nxu Co+to, lorL.,
white with blocks .--
Of blue hl'ens or nvlns ords are
$3.50. Toe to $1.65.
An especially pretty at 50 is blue daintily
blocked all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
It's a Great Time to Buy a
Tennis Racket When the
Prices Are Cut

All the best rackets included and the savings 20
all the way up to third.
In the lot rackets turned by makers as
Spading, Wright and Dtson, Sazenger Reach and Lee.
Prices between SIS and $40 with great choos-
ing at Sc and SO.
snsry,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Satin Broche Shirts Have Joined
the Group for Men at $l.55

Done shirts of tiny stripes close together the broche
is richer and brighter than have dreamed could be-
The stripes are in number of coors trim as stripe
could be and all in all it is unusually collection
Good for day after day and right from the first
glance they suggest real business shirts
ain FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Open-WOrk Silk
Stockings for
Women Are OnIu
S2.75 the Pair

That is the price as long
as the present lot lasts
which won't be long-for
every pair was made to sell
for a great deal more.
The only color Is black,
but they are stockings of
unusual quality. Full-fash-
ioned, every thread all silk
and In surprisingly dainty
open-work designs.
(First FToor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
White Tub Skirts
Now Soc to 81

And there Is good choosing
among many pretty styles in
linene pique, gabardine and even
linen, with plenty of wear ahead
during the warm days Of Fall.
All were twice as much or more
but, Of course, sizes are broken and
some Of the skirts need pressing.
(Ffrst F1oor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Women's Wool Slip-on Sweaters
Special at S.

Scarcely could buy the wool for this say nothing
of the labor in making them.
About eight different Styles with round or neck and
all in pretty openwork fancy stitch just about the right
weight for now and later on All shades light and dark
FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
No, Sir, Brogue Doesn't Mean
Big, Bulky, HObnailed ShOe<

For fact it means something mighty trim smart enough
to walk in the front rank of fashion
The new ones at $640 that have men provide an
example - "
lhS the lu winged At the
onal and
soes and the real brogue en pfacai
"io"s reeaom 10 the entire root light white oak soles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
A Group of Women's
White Silk and Crepe
Dresses, $3.50 to $3.50

Some reduced and others laecomers but all are
1t end of -the-seasOn prices.
They are white Canton Crepes, crepes de chine
and Georgee crepes in the simple tailored styles
needed mornings the resorts others elaborate enough
for dinner and dance frocks number varOusy pleated
"a style always effective in soft white silk and crepes
No dress has been popular this Summer and there
occasions for which they serve right through
the Autumn and Winter.
Foor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Store Closes at 5
Distinguishing Time
WANAMAKER'S
WANAMAKER'S
Here is Splendid Furniture for the Dining
Room and Bedr00rm-tO Choose ait Half
Price BUT for Two Days Only

The last great lot OF furniture that came IN
to reinforce the August Sale was $4,000
purchase Of bedroom and dining room furni-
tllre, mostly suits, marked at half price for
immediate disposal.
And if there is something which you yet
need for the completion of your home, there is
still unexampled abundance throughout the
great stocks-furnture of every description
and every piece reduced for the SALE Some
show reductions as little as 10 per cent others
as much as so per cent.
In spite Of unexampled selling on these
floors there is still unexampled variety.
we hare kept up the stocks, but
1Ue cannot keep dolpn the prices
longer than Thursday Evening.
If you have furniture to buy, buy it now
We cannot see any prospect of prices being so
low again for the next several months, GER
tainly not before February.
Here are some examples of the dining
room and bedroom furniture that is marked at
half price
Dining Room Suits
1O-pece suit, enameed and decorated S4O2.5O.
10pece suit of figured walnut Italian influence S475
Opece suit of figured mahogany, Colonial design s6375O
1Opece suit of figured mahogany Louis XVI design $3.50
10piece suit of figured mahogany Heppewhte design
1O-pece suit of mahogany, Chippendale design ss45
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
There's Something Decidedly
Smart About the ''Newtone"
Hat for Fall

Altogether different. too,
which difference it is that bri
new in felt hats.
Some say it is the tones-there
never were colors like them. They
are not so brown or so gray or so
much Of whatever shade it might
be, as formerly.
But the brims, too, are different.
(Main
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
First New Autumn Coats
for Little Children

So soft and warm are the
tiful with embroidery are son
never have been prettier coats
They are the very first to come.
Long and short coats are in sizes
Tor infants up to two years. All
are warmly interlined and beauti-
fully lined with china silk, radium
or satin. The white coats are fine
and lovely enough for christenings.
(Third
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29
Store Opens at 8
Distinguishing Time
WANAMAKER'S


Women's
Colonial Slippers
From London
The Boot Shop is showing new
colonial, tongue slipper made in
England expressly for its GU stom-
ers. 1t is in dull black calf or light
tan calf, with medium toe and
vamp, large fan tongue and stitched
buckle, turned sole and low Louis
heel with broad base.
1t is an exceptionally dainty
afternoon slipper, finely made in
every particular, and the price is
SIG pair.
(First Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29

Wider and full of curves.
Graceful hats with dips and
curls where they are least ex-
pected and all in all the most sem
sible hats in long while.
Price Sc.
Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-29

UTUdUNIVVII NVuVo '6fre' y" "S
Ie of silk faille. Surely there
made for little girls and boys!
The broadcloth coats are in pastel
tints of blue, beige, etc, and the
silk faile is mostly in white or
pink. The wool coats have real
fashion points about them and some
show touches of fur. Shocking
and hand-embroidery often trim
the silk ones. $l4 to 500.
ElOor)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-28
PROVIDE CLOTHING
FOR POOR CHILDREN
Through Donation OF Material
and the Kindness OF
Charles Topkis.

A small classified advertisement in
today's Every Evening is the FIRST step.
in plan TO provide the poor children ~
the city with hand knit sweaters and
stockings.
An organization which prefers, for the
present, 70 be nameless, has turned over
to Charles Topkis Of r. Topkis Sons,
/ 900 pounds Of pure worsteds wool,
which Mr.. Topkis viii psy women 20
knit into sweaters and stockings for
children from four 10 ten years Of sge.
After the garments have been completed,
they will be turned over the the Asso-
ciated Charities for distribution among
needy children.
Women with experience in knitting
may apply 70 the Topkis store, 400
Market street, for the wool. They will
receive nominal sum for their work
which they can do in their homes. The
sweaters will be modelled after q sample
sweater. lrnade similar 70 the Red Cross
sweaters. with long sleeves and a collar
that can be buttoned up. The dis'ribu-
ton OF wool viii start today and viii
| continue until all Is in the hands Of
OF knitters, who are asked 10 return the
garments promptly so that they msy be
| distributed during the present cold wave.
| AS all the work of knitting - % he
4 done by Wilmington women, the plan
I should work double benefits by supply
NJ work for knitters and by the dis
4 tribution OF sweaters through the Assoc
A ciated Charities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-28
DEATHS.

GODFREY In this city on January rs.
1922. at her late residence, 22O3 West
street jeanette C.. wife of John God :
frey aged ~ years
Due notice of funeeal will be given
NfRREIf4-Thalia Necendank. widow OF
DIR. Nibert Nerrell Services az the
residence OF her sister Mrs. Henry Nj.
Taylor. 1905 Broome street. on Monday.
January 80. 1922. az II a. m. Interment
private.
1929. Ellen Roberts. aged ~ years,
Relatives aud friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services at her late resi-
dcncc. i4Q2 Jackson street, on Monday
tcrment at Delta. Pa. on Tuesday, Janu-
airy 81. Train leaving Wilmington at
7.sO a. an.
STROUD Suddenly, at Bridegroom
Conn, on January &c. 1922. James ID.
stroud. aged 81 years.
Lodge. No. !. a. r. & A. M, st. John
Chapter. No. 4. X. A. NJ. Delaware
Cons'story and members OF Rotary Club
are invited 70 attend the The funeral services
second street. on Saturday afternoon
January rs. az 23O O'Clock Interment
at kirerviev cemetery.
TALIEl-On Marsh Roai near Grubb's
Corner. Del; January ~, 1922, CARR,
L., wife OF Charles n Talley and daugh.
ter ~ Humphrey NJ and the late Sarah
r. Cole. in her saith year
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from her late residence
Marsh Road. on Monday afternoon
January 80. at 1 o'clock. Funeral service
in Bethel ". +. Church at o'clock. In
terment In Bethel cemetery. Automobile
will meet the trolley ears at Holly Oal
Road. Holly Oak. Del, at IL o'clock.
zrEGrER-In shls city on January 2s
1922, Horace l.. husband OF Reoecc;
Iirglcr ia his csth year.
Relatives and friends OF family are In
yited 10 attend the funeral services at hi
lat. residence. $40 East Fourth street
on Monday afternoon al 2.3O o'clock In
torment ~ Niyervicw cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-28
CoRNcoss RICH IN ACIDS.
lnoculatsd WIN LactobacIlIus
Psntoaostlous They Yield
Fine Dye Aids.
py A.sooIated Pres. 70 ever. Evenlns.

=
Racine. Wis. Jan. 2S.--The COM
mon corn cob which heretofbrs has
been waste product on tho fakm may
come to be considered valuable ar
ticle Of commerce as result Of ex-
periments conducted by Pro-
fessors F.. b. Fred and w. II. Peter
son OF the University of Wisconsin
and reported to the Wisconsin Agri-
cukurist Corn cobs. It was discov-
cred hre rich IN acetic and tactic acids
both or which are used extensively In
the industries.
When the corn cobs are partially
water soaked and inoculated with the
bacteria iactobacilus pentoaceticus
equal quantities Of acetic and Tactic
acid are produced. II the yields on a
commercial scale are equal to the
Laboratory, results. every ton OF corr
cobs will yield more than 400 pounds
OF acctic and s20 pounds OF Tactic
acid.
There are produced In the United
States alone more than 20,0o0,000 ton,
of corn cobs yearly. A small amount
OF these are used for pipes or In feet
but the great bulk usually is dis.
carded.
| Acetic acid il used largely In tn,
dye industry and Tactic acid Is extern
sively used in the leather industry
Both also are used in many technica
operations in VARIOUS other indus
tries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-28
VIENNA, ND, IS
VISITED BY FIRE
Several Buildings Burned, In
GLIDING Business Houses
and Dwellings.

Vienna, Md, Jan. 2S.--Fire on
Thursday night destroyed four bust
ness houses and three dwellings,. here,
and for a time threatened the entire
town with destruction. The loss is
estimated at between $4,000 and
$4,000.
The business establishments de-
stroyed We're: The Nanticoke flour
n Ills, owned by Reuben Barngartner:
the canning establishment of the es-
tate of John w. T. Webb: a clothing
store, owned by b. W. Denison and
Co, and the fish market of S. j. Ben
nett.
The homes destroyed were those of
Garland Marine, owned by b. w, Deni-
son, Mrs. Laura ]. Layton and Clay
Webb The dwellings of Preston Bas-
sett, Robert Lee Wright. Mrs ]. w. T.
Webb, Albert Webb, William T. Post,
James Elliott, Mrs. Annie L. Hurley
and Mrs. Laura j.. Layton were also
on fire, but were saved
The fire originated in the rear of the
b. w. Denison & Co. store and was
discovered at AS o'clock. Immediately
/ sensing the danger, citizens formed
| themselves into a fire-fghting brigade
and buckets OF water were dashed on
the building. In the meantime, calls
for firemen were sent to Cambridge
| and Salisbury.
1 BY the time the firenen had arrived
! from Cambridge and Salisbury, the
blaze. aided by the high wind. hat
swept from the Denison store TO the
dwelling of Garland Marine. a building
lorposte the flour mills. and the can
ming establishment. Although littl,
could be done to save the burnins
!, buildings, the untiring work of th'
firemen prevented the further sprea,
OF the flames 10 great extent.
!, Sparks from the burning building
were carried far and near by the wind
In one instance, they Were carrie
! III miles away TO dwelling on III
! farm of Mrs. Laura j. Layton and tn
building was soon reduced TO asnes.
number of other outbuildings. includ
ing barn on the property of Capital
James Elliott, were destroyed in
similar manner.