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the sum, and will pay it,"
"No, the debt is not to me. You
owe very humble apology to that noble
lad, your son, who has carried himself
in this matter "A should be proud tc
see my own son do, should ever chance
to have one"
"Then it was not Arthur who tool
them?"
Il told YOU yesterday, and l repeal
today, that it was not"
"You are sure of it, Then let u;
hurry to him at once, TO let him know
that the truth is known"
"Ile knows it already. When
had cleared it all up l had an inter
view with him; and, finding that he
would not tell me the story, tolo
it to him, on which he had to confess
that was right, and to add tho very few
details which were not yet quite clea,
to me. Your news Of this morning, how
ever, may open his lips"
For Heavens sake, tell me, then
what is this extraordinary mystery
Tomorrow-The Adventure Of tn,
Bervl Coronct, concluded.
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TODAY'S INSTALMENT.

1t was obvious to me that my COM
panion's mind was now made up about
the case, although what his conclusions
were was more than ] could even dlmly
imagine. Several times during our
homeward journey | endeavored to
sound him upon the point, but he always
glided away TO some other topic, until at
last gave it over in despair. 1t was not
vet three when we found ourselves in our
room once more lie hurried to his
chamber, and was down again in few
minutes dressed as common loafer
With his collar turned up, his shiny,
seedy coat, his red cravat, and his worn
boots, he was a perfect sample of the
class.
Il think that this should do" said
he. glancing into the glass above the
fireplace II only wish that you could
come with me, Watson, but fear that
it won't do may be on the trail in this
matter. or | may be following wlll-oi-
the wisp, but shall soon know which IT
is. | hope that l may be back in few
hours" He cut slice of beef from the
Joint upon the sideboard, sandw'ched 1t,
between two rounds OF bread, and
thrusting this rude meal into his pocket
he started off upon his expedition.
! had Just finished my tea when
he returned, evidently in excellent spirits,
swinging an old elastic-sided boot
in his hand. He chuckled it down into
a corner and helped himself to a cup of
tea.
Il only looked in as ! passed" said
be Il am going right on.
Where to?"
ooh. TO the other side of the West
End. II NAV be some time before
get back. Don't wait up for me in
case | should be late"
"Oh, so so. Nothing to complain OF
] have been out to Strestham since saw
YOU last, but did not call at the house
II is very sweet little problem, anC
] would not have missed it for a gooc
deal. However, l must not sit gossipinl
here, but must get these disreputabl,
clothes off and return to my highly re
pectable self"
! could see by his manner that h
had stronger reasons for satisfaction
than his words alone would imply
His eyes twinkled and there was eve
a touch OF color upon his sallow cheek:
He hastened upstairs, and few min
utes later / heard the slam of the ha
door, which told me that he was o.
once more upon his congenial hunt.
/ waited until midnight but ther
was no sign Of his return, so l retire.
70 nv room. 1t was no uncommon thin
Z for him to be away for days and night
on end when he was hot upon seen
10 that his lateness caused me no.surprise
do not know at what hour he came ir
but when l came down to breakfast il
the morning there he was with Gu
Of coffee in one hand and the paper il
the other, as fresh and trim as possible
you will excuse my beginning with
out you, Watson" said he; "but yo
remember that our client has rathe
an early appointment this morning"
why, it is after nine now" l an
swered. Il should not be surprised
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A Troubling Tho ught.

She was deftly tucking in sheet as
entered the guest room and / ran to
help her without wasting any time in
speech. We have worked together so
much in family emergencies that our
teamwork is fairly food, and we were
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The Sandman Story
BY Abby Phillips Walker
Copyright 1922 by the Wheeler Syndicate: Sn.NY
BY Abby Phillips Walker

though what he can see to admire
about her is more than l can see. She
Is fabby, acts as If she had no back
bone at all, and is so slack"
"She has pretty feathers, my dear,
ventured Mr.. Wren, land she is very
refined in her manner and gentle
"Gentlew repeated Jenny Wren.
hopping about in front Of her door.
She is too gentle Look at her nest
few loose sticks, no lining and no
sides to it. How her two babies stay
in such nest is more than / can tell.
"And what do you think, Mrs. Robin,
those two babies never have feather
TO their backs. Their mother is that
shiftless all she can do is to make love
and look gentle and refined. A pretty
home you would have, Mr.. Wren," "
snapped his wife, flying up to where
he was sitting. IF l was like Mrs.
Turtle Dove. But you seem to admire
such spineless creatures"
"Oh no, ! don't" protested Mr..
Wren. Il said she is gentle and has
pretty feathers but ] do not want my
trim looking little wife to be like her
and you know my dear that ! think
no one dresses in such good taste as my
wife.
you sre the best little housekeepel
in the land, and ! am as proud as | car
be of your nest full Of eggs every year"
Jenny Wren twisted her head from
side to side and bobbed her tail as he
husband praised her, and Mrs. RobiI
on the limb below knew they had for
gotten she was there, so she few of
bone.
As Mr.. Wren saw her on the win
he said TO his wife, Il wonder yol
dared speak about untidy nests witt
Mrs. Robin about, you know she i
not very good housekeeper.
II know she isn't" replied Jenn,
Wren. II thought / would let he
know what l think Of such poor house
keeping"
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The story thus far:
Alexander Holder, of the banking
firm of Holder 4 Stevenson, second
LARGEST private banking concern In
the City Of London, called on Holmes
for assistance. He said that the morn
ing before a man of high position had
come to him to ask for loan of fifty
thousand pounds, which he would repay
the following Monday. As security
he left the Beryl coronet, one OF the most
precious possessions OF the empire
priceless in value. Mr.. Holder protested,
against accepting such valuable
security, but the great man treasured
him.
So he left with his loan and Mr..
Holder, worried over the safety OF
the coronet, took it home with him and
locked it in a bureau drawer. His
household consisted of his orphaned
niece, Mary, who was as daughter
TO him. his son Arthur, a rather wild
Young man, always in debt and much
under the influence of Sir George Burn
well. charming but unscrupulous
friend, and servants who, with the cX-
ception of one young and pretty girl
Lucy Parr, had been with him Tor q
long time. AS Mr.. Holder was locking
up the night before Mary remarked that
she had seen Lucy just come in, though
she had not had permission to go out
Arthur asked his father for money for
debt of honor, but was refused. In the
night Mr.. Holder was horrihed to be
awakened by noise in his dressinng-roon
where the coronet WAS locked. Ht
ran TO see who was there.
He discovered his son Arthur Holder
snatched the coronet from the young
man. and found corner containing
three of the beryls missing. The sol
was extremely indignant when his father
called him thief, and refused to talk
The police could find nothing OF the
missing beryls, though they arrested
the son.
Holmes and Watson went to Far
bank. Holders house. There the,
met Mary, who protested that Arthu
was innocent. Holmes looked at tn
coronet and, by exerting all hi
strength in an effort to break off anothe
corner. proved that this could not hav,
been done. He made thorough investi
CATION and left for London.
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Placed on Honor Roll.

The following Pennsylvania Railroad
employees have recently been retired
from service and placed on the roll of
honor OF pensioned employees: Thomas
] Meekins. of 10s East Twenty-fourth
street; switch tender. He served on
the Maryland division for 40 years
and 4 months Thomas c. Cook. of
s21 Bennett street; boilermaker helper
He served S5 years and months
Robert ]. Colbert. of Newark; ma
chinIst. He served for 30 years, or
the Maryland division.
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JENNY WREN'S OPINION
POOR HOUSEKEEPING

A-COO-O, coo-oo, coo-oo, 10000, reach
ed the ear of Jenny Wren one morning
and out of her door came her little head,
quickly turning from side to side as she
listened as well as looked.
Il do believe those silly Turtle Doves
have come somewhere around here 10
live" said Jenny to her husband, who
was as usual close by. II do hope they
haven't for / would hate to have the
shiftless Mrs. Dove for neighbor. She
is such a poor housekeeper."
81 do not think you need to worry
Jenny" said Mr.. Wren. Turtle Doves
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WHAT MADGE DID TO CIR
CUMVENT MOTHER GRAB AM

| had wished for a miracle to put
strength and will-power into me but
after Mother Grams onslaught
needed none.
Her callous reference To Tom Chester,
with its implication that she did not
wish him brought into the house, an
swercd me so that forgot the weakness
which has made me tremble like n pal
sled person, and felt armed with new
strength, which | suppose was partly,
at least, the effect of the pellet DR.. Pet
tit hnd prescribed for me.
There is a great deal the matter with
the hospital" l said icily. 1T is filled
to overhowing tonight with accident
and operative cases, according to Dr.
Petit, and he it was who asked to bring
Mr.. Chester here. But if he had not done
so, l should have insisted upon his COM
ing. We owe too much to Mr.. Chester,
both when Junior -gone-and to-
night, when he saved my life, to let him
be moved to hospital when he can be
taken care of here. Pardon me, please. -
She was standing in such position
that could not pass her TO follow Lii
Ian without rudeness. And at my re-
tort she put out her hand dramatically.
II cannot recall asking you for any
advice as to the gratitude ] ought to
feel TO young idiot who would imagine
himself great hero of romance. il he
died for you. But happen TO be your
husbands mother. and in his absence
forbid that man being brought in"
She was so angry that she had no
idea of the atrocious thing she was say
ing, the ingratitude and cruelty which
she was voicng But that knowledge
did not alter the thing ! had to do, for
my mother-in-law is like her son in her
temper When it is aroused, only the
most drastic measures will stop her.
put out my own hand and made way
for myself past her.
II Shall Leave"
II am sorry" said with all the dig
nifty ! could muster, that you compe
me to remind you that you have no au
thority to forbid anything in this house
II you make scene | warn you it vii
only end in your own humiliation. | an
going now to help Mrs. Underwood pre-
pare a hospital bed for him"
II shall leave the house in the morn
ing" she stormed, and then she brok,
ihVo tne aHkiy oeaio WHICH Always pie
cede her capitulation. ut is like you t.
remind me that the. house was bough
with your money" she choked, but sh
was retreating toward her room, an,
though my conscience smote me as
heard her angry sobs, I did not dar
waste time trying to placate her.
! hurried on after Lillian, thankfl
that she had heard nothing of the er
counter, save Mother Graham's fir:
acid query.
A Troubling Tho ught.
She was deity tuclking in sheet as
entered the guest room and ! ran t
help her without wasting any time
I speech. We have worked together s
, much in family emergencies that o,
teamwork is fairly food, and we we
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The moral Of all this is that words ar,
valuable in proportion TO their rarity.
The less we say, the more eagerly we arc
listened 10, and the most valuable lesson
that any Of us can learn is TO say thing
once, and then LET il 10 at that.
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Mrs. A. G.. Halter In Atlantic City.
Despite the fact that she is past
20 years of age. Mrs. Anna c. Halter,
of 203 West Seventh street. Is serving
as local delegate 10 the Patriotic
Order of America convention in At
lantic City.
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sumner nj first NJ. p. Church.

A Boston supper will be given by
the Bethany class Of young iadiee nj
tho First Methodist Protestant Church.
Seventh street below Walnut. this
evening, from 5 to 3 O'clock.
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Every little want can be satisfied at
very little cost through an Every
Evening classified ad-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-18

Tonight IL the opening night of "A
Tailor Made Man" to be presented by
the Senior class of the Wilmington
High School az Its annual play TO the
public I'm the High School auditorium
ut SIS o'clock. Each year Il has been
the custom for the Senior class to
give a play.
The outstanding factor Of this four
act drama liz that clothes can make
the man. This fact liz distinctly
proven. by clever acting. supported
by high-cIaas comedy. Many have
been the debates and heated ergu-
ments for and against the statement
that clothes makes the man. SO to
convince the public that It is so--once
and for all-this stirring drama, with
It's climax and anti-climax, was most
ably chosen. Bartlett +. Carley, who
takes the role of the lending man
THE Tailor Made Man." starting as
a lowly second assistant In a tailoring
establishment, but with a young hear
and unduenchable ambition, vii
prove that clothes can make tho man
The bit OF comedy comes through
tho insa table scholar, "Dr. Soontag.
"Hyman Ganowitz" and the red-heade'
frat assistant, Peter McConkie." erst
while Harry Rezits.
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NEWS OF STAFFORD.

Soaford. May 1S-Mrs. Carrie
Woolley is critically Ill at her home,
Cannon and King streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Hatfield OF
Norfolk. Va, are visiting their parents
here and at Bethel.
Mrs. Il. G. Ross was called 70 Will
liamston. n. c., today by the serious
Illness OF her nephew. Asa Crawford.
son Of Mrs. Laura Crawford The boy
Is suffering with blood poisoning.
Mrs. John +. Herrant spent part OF
the week with friends in Wilmington
Herman Oehlrich, Seaford boy
who was a member OF the 3l2th Ar
tillery, Maryland Division, and who
received a disabling discharge from
the service, is in a government sana-
forum at johnson City. Tenn, for
treatment.
The work OF moving Mt Olivet NJ.
=. parsonage. which was sold at pub
lie sale, Saturday, and bid in by L.
w. Culver for J. II. Cox, was begun
yesterday. The dwelling will be
moved to a lot on Pearl street, bac
of its present site.
Mrs. Willis b. Richardson spent tn,
first OF the week with friends In
Philadelphia.
Seaford Child Health Centre will be
open hereafter on Thursdays and
Fridays, with Mrs. Lillian Rheine-
himer OF Laurel in charge. On
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BRIDGEVILLE NOTES,

Bridgeville. May 1S.-Richard Will
ley. son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wiley,
broke his arm. Tuesday. when he fell
from the see-saw on the school ground
lie was taken to Milford Hospital.
About four hundred Italians ar
rived here at noon yesterday. by
special train, to engage In picking
strawberries. Farmers are paying tho
transportation Of these Italians to and
from the city and pay them two cent;
! per quart OF berries picked besides
Furnishing house, stove and fuel Will,
'engaged.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Elliott are re
ceiving congratulations on the birth
Of n son. Mrs. Elliott was Miss .Nelli'
Bowden. daughter Of r. r. Bowden.
! Mrs. Albert Moore OF Cape Charles
IVA. spent first of the week here Will
rher parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Il
Short.
| Mrs. Gertrude Cannon entertaine,
at supper. last night. Mrs. James A
Long. of Frederick. Md, and Mrs
George Hill of Bridgeville.
! The showers of rain which continued
to fall yesterday, Will greatly benefi
gall crops. The berry crop had begun
to show the effects of the drought.
The State dental clynic has com
pleted its work in the Bridgeville pub
lie school. and gone to Georgetown.
Strawberries are now selling at $
and s. per crate in the local marke,
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aEoRGETowN NOTES.

Georgetown. May 1s.--Cleona Win
gate, 14-months' old daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond J. Givens, residing
on Pine street. here, died yesterday af-
ternoon from stomach trouble, believed
10 have been produced by formalde-
hyde which was used In the house nf-
ter the death OF It's grandmother. Mrs.
Emma r.. Hastings. on May 4. Since
the death OF the grandmother II had
been unwell.
County Constable Charles r. Jester
on Tuesday purchased Ford Sedan.
This is the third car he has purchased
eince holding the office. within the
lIpast eight years. lie covers more miles
during the year than all of the other
constables In Sussex county.
Former Judge David r. Marvel oi
| Wilmington. is here visiting his broth.
Yer. Andrew Marvel, and sisters, Misses
Annie and Ida Marvel.
| Rev. w. g. II. williams, who fol
the past few years has been on the
retired list and has been residing OF
Front street here. was operated on II
Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Mon
day. for bladder trouble. According &
reports reaching here, the operation
was successful and he In expected hom
within about two weeks.
Class night exercises OF the grad
Iuatlng. class OF the Georgetown higl
school will he held on the night of Ma.
Al
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A CHARMING RECEPTION.

Seaford. May 1s.-At the home OF
Colonel and Mrs. Edgar c. Ross. on
High street, yesterday afternoon there
was n brilliant social function. the
occasion being the birthday anniver-
sary of their daughter. Miss Clara
Ellegood Ross, and also the announce
ment of her engagement to Raymond
il. Gage. Jr. OF Wenonah. N. J. The
home was tastefully decorated with
roees and orange blossoms. and about
65 guests were present.
Those in the receiving limo were
Mrs. j.. c. Ross, Mrs. Charles II.
Ross. Mrs. Brooks l.. Ross, Mrs Cal
houn Il. Ross, Mrs. Ethel Ross
Graham. Mrs. John ID. Moore. of
Haddon6cld. n. j., and Miss Elizabeth
Emery. A large white bell was SUE
pended between the two living rooms
and after the arrival of the guests
Misses Sarah Catherine Graham and
Anne Ross, cousins OF Miss Ross
rang the bell by drawing white satin
ribbons that were attached. causing
a shower of miniature bells. to which
We're attached cards announcing III,
engagement.
Luncheon was served and Will,
this was in progress the gueets wvr,
invited into the dining room, the tabl,
of which held an immense birthda,
cake. containing twenty-onc phil
candles. Miss Ross was attired in
shaded rose chiffon dress. wearin,
orchids, sweetheart roses and lille
Of the valley.
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NEWS OF NEWARK.

Newark, May 1S.-Waltcr Il. Gard
ner Post. Disabled American Veterans
OF the World War. made up largely
with students of the ''rehab" division
has elected the following officers: Post
Commander. James II. King; senior
vice-commander j. s. Sheridan: junior
vice commander. NJ. X. Green: treas
unrer. w. A. Millner; adjutant. j. ii.
Harrington; chaplain. u. J. Mustonia; ;
sergeante- at arms. j.. ID, Freas and
Nelson Jay.
Carl Riley, John Clancy and Charles
Davis compose n committee OF Com
pany T.. National Guard, that ds ar
ranging for n dance to be given by
the company in the Armory tomorrow
night.
Representatives of various tribes
from different sections of the State
will visit the Red Mems Fraternal
Home, Sunday, and attend services
there.
Lydie Towson. Marguerite Mischler,
Heen Barnard. Florence Riley and
Mario Gregg will represent Newark
high school In the Home Economics
contests at New Castle high school to-
night.
The meeting OF tho local Chapter
of the Red Cross for the election OF
officers has been postponed until May
90.
Members of the WomenS Auxiliary
OF st. Thomas Episcopal Church were
entertained by Mrs. Edgar Jones nj
her home. yesterday afternoon. Re
| freShments We're served.
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Dover Citizens Soon to Take
Referendum on New School
Project.
NEGRO CHURCHES MEETING

Prom Every Evenings Correspondents
Newark, May ts--Wth Bishop D.
n. He'll cf Wilmington presiding. the
10th annual conference or tho ATT
ean Union Methodist frotcs'ant
church, comprising Delaware, Mary
land. Virginia. New Jersey. New YORK
and psrts q Canada In being held IN
". Johns A. l.. NJ. l.. Church. Sessions
will Last morning. afternoon and night
until Monday niRht when the appoint
mcnts viii be announced by Bishop
Hell. About 900 delegates are attend
Ing.
Rishop Bell In being assisted In the
work Of conducting the conference by
Rev. J. Edward Nichols, missionary
bishop OF Goshen. n. y; Rev. j. w
Brown Il Wilmington. and Rev. =
4, Rlacklcdgo OF Mcrchantville. y. j
Ono of the mort leading questions ia
como up Will he n proposition TO di-
vide the conference into two districts
Among the features of the after
noon session, yesterday, was IN,
presentation OF reports by Bishop Bel
and Missionary bishop Nichols, show
ing wonderful progress both numeri'
cally and financially during the con
ference year and that the churches
are all In prosperous condition.
This morning reports were hcart
from numerous churches and this af
scrnoon and evening tho Grand Bod,
Of Daughters OF the Conference vii
have charge OF the program.
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LEWES NOTES.

Lewes. May 1S.-Mrs. Harry IIarget,
of Wilmington was Lewes visitor
Sunday.
Mrs. Benjamin II. Higgin of Reho-
both Beach, was a guest OF Mrs. Louis
+, Evans, Tuesday.
Miss Betty Lofiand and friend
visited her father. DIR. J. i. Lofand, Fl
Milford over the week END.
Mrs. Charles Clingenstein went e
Philadelphia. Saturday, TO visit hel
children.
George Clifton Maull has new
Buick limousine.
Mrs. Ottinger of Philadelphia is q
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Benjamin
Wolfe.
Miss Margaret Atkins, daughter o.
Captain and Mrs. G. Atkins. was mar
ried. May s. TO Mr.. William Cooper
May, I'd. of Merton.
Mrs. James Kelly went to Philadel
tphia, Monday, for a short visit.
Mrs. Robert Walton. Jr., who ha,
been in the Bebee Hospital for tive
weeks, returned home. Saturday.
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UNIVERSITY NEWS.

Newark, May 1s.-The firrt banquet
for the Newark Chamber of Commerce.
organized several weeks ago. VIII be
held In Old College, University OF
Delaware, Thursday night OF next
week. Mayor Arley Il. Magee or Do
yer will be one OF the guests.
Members OF the Engineering Society
students of the University Will hold a
banquet at Old College next Tuesday
night.
Professor and Mrs. Guy Hancock en-
tertained at cards at their home on
Delaware avenue last night.
General James IL. Wilson. has beer
Invited and probably will attend and In
spect the II. q. II. G.. unit OF the Uni
versity of Delaware at the annua
competitive drill, Thursday morning
OF next week.
Tho Agricultural Club OF the Uni
versity has elected these officers
President. IL. w. Cook: vice-preeident
II. Num-; secretary. II. II. Pierce ant
treasurer, +. Else.
Students Of the University will give
minstrel show tonight.
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JUNIORS ENTERTAIN SENIORS.

Harrington. May ls.-The annual
Junior banquet was given I'M honor OF
the seniors. Friday evening in
Slaughter's Hall. which was artistical-
ly decorated In green and gold the
scniors class colore. The tables We're
arranged in the form of an IT,, the
middle table being reserved for the
faculty. Green and gold candles were
lighted and the guests found their
place cards to be conundrums in the
shape OF the leading magazines. Bou-
quets OF white roses. the senior class
flower, adorned the tables The favors
were green and gold baskets filled with
nuts.
The color scheme was we'll carried out
in the menu which consisted OF fruit
cocktail, chicken salad. hot rolls, olives,
pickles. creamed peas in pattie cases,
ice cream. cake, nuts, minis and coffee.
After the banquet the remainder Of
the evening was spent in dancing.
music being furnished by Harrington
high school orchestra. assisted by Mis-,
Laura Belle kennerly and Mr.. Ar
thurs OF Dover.