davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08
COMPLAINTS HEARD
OF UNDUE CHARGE IN
WILMINGTON AARbOR
Action by French Government
Heard by Interstate Com
merce Commission.
ONE UPHELD; ONE WAS NOT

special Dispatch froin Every. Evenings
Washington Correspondent.
washinxton, May s.--Two cases be-
fore the Interstate Ccmmorce Com
mission. nicd by ths Republic OF
France against tho Director General.
as agent, and the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway Co. based on float-
sx~. dcmurrRxa and storage charges
on exports going through Whining
ton harbor. have been decided. the
complaint In ono case having been
dismissed and In the other sustained.
Tho commissioners acting in these
cases wore Meyer. Eastman. Potter
aud Lewis, tho latter delivering the
opinion. The two complaints wero:
1. Charges of 7.b por 100 pounds
ssscsssd by the Philadelphia n Read
ins Hallway for delivery by car floot
OF carload shipments OF explosives 10
vessel IN Wilmington hsrbor, VII
mingtOn, Delaware. found Illegal II
applied 20 shipments for export de-
livery by roat TO vessels tied up at
piers on tho Delaware side OF the
delaware river within tho limits Of
Wilmington hsrbor. as described In
tho tariff. This complaint was dis
missed without prejudice
?. Dcmurrsge and storage charges
assessed At Wilmington ON carload
shipments of wet nitroc.llulose and
wet picric acid. for export. found 10
have been illegal. This was decided
IA favor OF tho complainant, and
rcparatiOu awarded
Tho two cases were heard together
snd dirpoacd of IN ono report
In the case that was dismissed 1,
was alleged that tho charge q Is
cents per 100 pounds ON over 500 csr-
loads ~ snckclcss powder. trinitro-
toluol. and other explosives for their
movement by car float from Della.
ware River Pier NJ Wilmington, Del
aware. 60 vessels In midstream OF
alonrnldc piers at Wilmington ant
Carney's Point. y. J.. was unrcason
able and unlawful In violation OF sec.
tiona and ~ the commerce act ant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08

Additional death notices received too late
FOR this column will be found on Fianncial
PAsc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08

John Lynch, of EL Thomas n. G.
Church, Hsv. Richard w. TrApncii
and Rsv. n. II. rord of Ht. Andrews
p. n. Churchl James 7. Ford, Joseph
Ford. Mr.. and M~. William Clintoni
Superintendent John 1Ansford. Of the
Maryland ButAe IT Correction and
Mrs. lAngfnsSd, Detectives COOK and
pierce. Mn ffeien Hart, dirsotor Of
America uisation Work of the Bervics
Citisens, Miss Msrie Quimby. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Reynolds and the fol-
lowing representative Negrocsi Charles
II. Coiebnrn, Hdxar Starting and
wife, Dr. Conwe,i Banton, william
Floyd. John Thompson, DR.. J. n.
Stuhba and wife. Mr., and Mrs. Howard
Heeston and Mr., and Mrr. John Hall.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08
pEATRA

pRIsoN In this city. ON MAY :. 1922.
John g Hriscn.
Duc notice Of funeral will he given
CONNOLLY In this city. on May O.
latr Patrick and Margaret sullivan
Relatives aud friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence OF
her daughter, Mrs William sterenbers,
southcss, corner Ninth and Ktrkwood
.trv~-ts. on Tuesday moruing. May Q, a. y
clock solemn r~Quiem mas ~ st
Nsry's Church. Ine-rmcut ~ Cathedral
puNpAR ON May q. 1879. Margaret
Dunbar.
Relatives, friends. members Of Poca
hont.. Council. No !. y. OF p, and
Invited 20 attend the funeral services at
the residence ~ her daughter. Mrs Mar
yar~t Andw~s ist Brcrt's Lane. du
rGS s"ss Ss lnsssnsn, sas .tseT%Son a,
hill cemrtery
rkRU VsON Ia Chester Pa Nav
ipg2. Matte Fereuson. aged IS years
Relatives and friends are invited 20 At
s,nd the funeral services az the residence
of her mother. Mrs VIM Ferguson al
Ns~,hanicsville. Del ON sunday afternoon
81 O'Clock fast time lntcrment al
Head ~ Chrisuans cemetery
MclouGhLIN In this city. ON NAV :.
1922 Florence, daughter Of William
and Annie Mcloughiin. aged "a years
Relatives and friends arr Invited 10 at
tend the funeral from the residence
of her parents 0iS West second street
ON Tuesday morninS az y clock Re
qulcm mass az st Pau 3 Church Inter.
nsnt at Cathedral cemetery
STREET In this city on May :, 1922
Ruth NJ daughter of William q AM
Mary A street. aged p years
Funeral services al the residence OF he,
mother Ola West seventh street or
Monday afternoon. May :, at o'clocl
(city time. lntcrmcnt at Riverviev
cemetery
MAi.MsIEN In this city on Nav q
1922. John =. husband OF Mary "
MalmslCy
Relatives. friends. employees Of penna
Car shops Carpenter Mon No 62t
Cross and Crown Castle. No. 80. IA G. T.
OF Philadelphia. are invited 10 attend TIA,
funeral scrvicrs at his late residence 2S
North Grant avenue. on Wednesday after
noon MAY 10. at 30 clock. Wilmingt o,
timc lntermcnt at kiverview cemetery
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08
TO GO TO EUROPE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred |. du Pont
Planning for Trip
Abroad.

It was learned today that Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred I. Du Pont are making
plans for a pleasure trip abroad AT
Mr.. Du Points offices II was stated
that nothing definite had been ar
ranged. At this season of the year
with the summer exodus TO Europe
beginning. II Is often necessary TO wait
weeks II a traveller wishes 20 travel
by a certain line. before passage can
be booked.
The stay OF Mr.. and Mrs. Du Pont
abroad will not be a lengthy one, II
is said, possibly consuming a couple
of months.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08
SAMUEL N. PALMER DIES.
succumbs To Inflrmitics AZ Kennett
Square Homo.

Funeral ssrvicse for Bamuel N. PAL
msr, 81 years old. who died yesterday
At his homo IN Ksnnctt Square, win
ba hold at the Friends Meeting House
at Concordvills Mt IL O'Clock tomorrow
morning. Intsrmont will be In the
Friends cemetery.
Three years ago Mr.. Palmer suffered
from influenza which left him deaf
and blind and impaired HIS health gen
srslly. For twenty sight yesrw he was
In busin~s at GrnnoHue station and
after retiring lived in this city two
years. Later no moved TO Rennstt
Square.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our s1nccre
thanks TO our many friends. employ
es OF Joseph Bancroft q Sons Co
CONSTRUCTION Dept) for their kind
ness and beautiful floral offerings
during our recent bereavement. Mrs
Margaret A. Lundy and family.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08
IN MEMO ORIAN.

In loving memory of our dear vifo and
mother. Emma Dale Woodstock who
departed this h'r NAV 1870
Just two years axO TO-DAY
our dear loved ono passed nav
Her memory ~ as dear today
A IN tho hour she passsd aNav
Husband and Children
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-08
To Hold RnmmaRA Sale.

A rummage sale for st. Luke's
Church will be held Wednesday nj
O02 Tatnall street.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14

therefore, upon the occasion of his
first trip to Honolulu, when he saw
something which brought the whole
matter back to mind. They were
standing in toward Diamond head and
the Alameda lay hove to taking on the
pilot. 1t was early morning and the
purple mists hung over the entrance
to the harbor. NeiIs Halvorsen stood
at the gangway enjoying the sunrise
over the Punch-bowl, and glanclng
longingly toward the vivid green of
the hills beyond the city, when he was
aware Of put" put" put" to
starboard Of the Alameda. Neils
turned at the sound just In time to
see beautiful gasoline schooner Of
about hundred and thirty tons head
ing In toward the bay. She was so
close that Neils was enabled to make
out that her name was Maggie II.
"Vell, aye be dam," muttered Neils.
and scratched his head, for the name
revived old memories. An hour later,
when the Alameda loafed into her
berth at Brewers dock, NeiIs noticed
that the schooner lay at anchor off the
quarantine station.
That night Neils Halvcrsen went
ashore for those forms of enjoyment
peculiar to his calling, and in the Pan
theon saloon, whittier his pathway led
him. he filed himself with beer and
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14
MEN ALSO FOND OF GOSSIP
Masculine Tea Hounds Have Sharp
Tongues, Is Assertion Made by
English Feminine Writer.

From time immemorial the word
gossip has been associated with the
feminine gender, writes Rosalie Neish
In the London Standard, 1t Is wom-
en- who are supposed to take away
characters, start rumors, and tear rep
utations into shreds. 1t may be true
that women like talking about one
another, and sometimes not over good
naturedly, but are men entirely free
from the gossip habit?
What about the club? Are the SUBJ
jects always serious, and do not per-
sonalties form large part of the
conversation? l know a good many
club men, and l have often heard
with amazement what they have said
about one another.
There was time when men were
supposed not only to condemn but ac-
tually to dislike cup Of afternoon
tea. Perhaps there was time when
men did not gossip, and the tea and
the talk have become popular togeth
er. But what about Pepys's diary?
Here were really some choice bits
of gossip! If, however, you do not
believe that men gossip nowadays,
ask one In to tea-we will say n bar
rister, for example. Begin to praise
one or two X. C.'s and some of the
judges, and see what he will say
about them; or ask politician what
he thinks Of another politician, or a
soldier what he thinks of some Of the
generals-you can apply this test to
all the trades and professions.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14
M" "TTIE VALLEY OF TEIE GIANTS" ETC.

hoarsely. "Those two sailors have
pulled back to the schooner, and
there-look, Mac! My Gawd"
McGuffey looked, and his face went
whittier than the foaming breakers be-
yond which he could see Maggie II, un-
der full sail, headed for the open sea.
The small boat had been picked up,
and there was no doubt that at her
present rate Of speed the schooner
would be hull down on the horizon by
sunset.
"The. murderin' hound" whispered
McGuffey, and sagged down on the
sands. "Oh, the murderin' hound of a
mate!"
"It's-it's mutiny," gulped Captain
Scraggs In hard, strained voice.
'That bloody fiend of mate. The sly
sneak-thief, with his pleasant smile
and his winnin' ways! Saw a chance
to steal the Maggie and her rich cargo,
| and he Is leavin' us here, marOoned on
desert island, with two cannibals."
Captain Scraggs fairly shrieked the
last two words and burst into tears.
lord, Glib, old man." he raved, "what-
ever will we do?"
Thus appealed to, the doughty COM
modore permitted his two unmatched
optics to rest mournfully upon his
shipmates.
He gulped and thoughtfully rubbed
the knuckies of his right hand where
the skin was barked off. He thought
of the silly joke he and McGuffey had
thought to perpetrate on Captain
Scraggs by leading him up against n
beating at the hands of cannibal
king, and with the thought came a
grim, hard chuckle, though there was
the look of thousand devils in his
eyes.
"Well, Mac, old sporty boy, guess
there ain't much to do except to make
up our minds to die like gentlemen. If
was ever fooled by man In my life,
I was fooled by that doggone mate
thought he'd tote square with the syn
dicate. sure did"
For long time McGuffey gazed sea-
ward. He was slower than his ship
mates In making up his mind that the
mate had really deserted them and
sailed away with the fortunes Of the
syndicate. OF the three however, the
stoical engineer accepted the situation
with the best grace. He spurned the
white sand with his foot and faced Mr.
Gibney and Captain Scraggs with just
the suspicion of grin on his homely
face.
Il make notion" he said, "that
the syndicate pass resolution con-
demnin' the action of the mate"
1t was forlorn hope, and the jest
went over the heads Of the deck de-
partment. Said Mr.. Gibney sadly:
There amt no more Maggie ii syn,
dicate."
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14
CHAPTER XIII.

Neils HalvOrSen often wondered
what had become of the Maggie and
Captain Scraggs. Mr.. Gibney and Bar
tholomew McGuffey he knew had
turned their sun-tanned faces toward
deep water some years before Captain
Scraggs and the Maggie disappeared
from the environs of San Francisco
bay, and Neils Halvorsen was wise
enough to waste no time wondering
what had become Of them. These two
worthless might be anywhere, and
every conceivable thing under the sun
might have happened to them; hence,
in his idle moments, Neils Halvorsen
did not disturb his gray matter spec
ulating on their whereabouts and their
then condition Of servitude.
But the continued absence of Cap
tain Scraggs from his old haunts cre-
ated quite little gossip along the
waterfront, and in the course of time
rumors Of his demise by sundry and
devious routes came to the ears of
Neils Halvorsen.
Hence 1.-The Squarehead" was puz-
zled. In fact, to such an extent was
Neils puzzled, that one perfectly calm,
clear night, while beating down San
Pablo hay in his bay scOw, the Willie
and Annie, he so far forgot himself
and his own affairs as to concentrate
all his attention on the problem Of the
ultimate finish Of Captain Scraggs.
So engrossed was Neils in this vain
speculation that he neglected to OBJ
serve toward the rules of the ocean
highways that nicely of attention
which is highly requisite, even in the
skipper Of bay scow, If the fulsome
title of captain is to be retained for
! any definite period. AS result, Neils
became confused regarding the exact
number Of blasts from the siren of a
river steamer desiring to pass him to
port. Consequently the Willie and
Annie received such a severe butting
from the river steamer in question as
to cause her to careen and fill. Being,
unfortunately, loaded with gravel on
this particular trip, she subsidized in
continently to the bottom of San Pablo
bay, while Neils and his crew of two
men sought refuge on plank.
Without attempting to go further
into the details of the misfortunes Of
NeiIs Halvorsen, be 1t known that the
destruction of the Willie and Annie
proved to be such a severe shock to
Neils' reputation as safe and sane
bay scow skipper that he was ulti-
mately forced TO seek other and more
virgin fields. With the fragments of
his meager fortune, the ambitious
Swede purchased course in n local
nautical school from which he duly
managed to emerge with sufficient
courage TO appear before the United
States local inspectors of hulls and
boilers and take his examination for
a second mates certificate To his un-
utterabe surprise the license was
granted; whereupon he shipped as
quartermaster on the steamer Ala
media, running to Honolulu, and what
with the lesson taught him in the loss
of the Willie and Annie and the ex-
acting duties of his office aboard the
liner, he forgot that he had ever
known Captain Scraggs.
Judge of Neils Halvorsen's surprise,
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14
Cbstructed Vision.

An old merchant who resided in Ire
land had glass eye, which it was his
custom toe take out and deposit In a
tumbler of water each night before
retiring. He awoke one morning very
thirsty, having on the previous night
drank not wisely but too well, and by
mistake drank from the tumbler which
contained his artificial optic, thereby
swallowing same.
His wife, fully aroused and greatly
alarmed at the semi choking condition
of her spouse, called to the valet, who
was an Irishman, to render assist
ance.
Pat having promptly arrived, was
requested to look down his masters
throat to see what caused the obstruc-
ton. Proceeding to investigate he
saw the eye in question lodged some
distance down the passage. Meantime
the anxious wife asked:
Cant you see down, Pat?"
"How can l see down and another
fellow looking up"-London Answers.
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14
CHAPTER xil-Continued,

After breakfast Commodore Gibney
ordered that the prisoners be brought
before him. The cook served them
with breakfast, and as they ate, the
commodore reminded them that it was
only through his personal efforts and
his natural disinclination to return
blow for blow that they were at that
moment enjoying square meal In
stead Of swinging in the rigging.
I'm goin' to give you two yeggs a
chance to reform" concluded Mr.. Glib
ney, addressing Tabu-Tabu. "If you
show us where we can get cargo of
black coral and work hard and faith
full helpin' us to get 1t aboard, 1t may
help you to comb few gray hairs. I'm
goin' to take the irons off now, but re-
member! At the first sign Of the
double-cross you're both shark meat"
On behalf of himself and the king,
Tabu-Tabu promised to behave, and
McGuffey kicked them both into the
small boat. The mate and two sea-
men followed in another boat, in which
the alr-pump and diving apparatus
was carried, and Tabu-Tabu piloted
them to patch of still water just in
side the reef. The water was so clear
that McGuffey was enabled to make
out vast marine gardens thickly
sprlnkled with the precious black
coral.
"Over you go, you two smokes" i"
rasped McGuffey, menacing the cap
tives with his rifle. "Dive deep, my
hearties. and bring up what you can
find, and If a shark comes along and
takes a nip out of your hind leg, don't
expect no help from b. McGuffey,
Esquire-because you won't get any"
For nearly two weeks the Maggie II
lay at anchor. while her crew labored
daily in the gardens Of the deep. Vast
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14

gossip. 1t was here that Neils came
across an item in an afternoon paper
which challenged his instant atten-
tion. 1t was just a squib in the ship
ping news, but Neils Halvorsen read
it with amazement and joy:
THE power schooner Maggie II arrived
this morning, ten days from the Friendly
islands. The little schooner came into
port with her hold bursting with the most
valuable cargo that has entered Homo
lulu in many years. 1t consists for the
most part of black coral.
THE Maggie II is commanded by Cap
tain Phineas Scraggs, and after taking
on provisions and water today will pro-
ceed to San Francisco. tomorrow, for dis
charge of cargo
'By yiminy," quoth Neils Halvorsen,
AYE bat you that bane de ole man so
sure as you bane alive. And aye bat
new hat he skall be glad to see Neils
Halvorsen. I guess aye hire Kanaka
boy an he bane pull me out to see
de ole man."
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14
"Are You Sure It Amt All a Dream?'

quantities of pearl oysters were
brought to the surface, and these Mr..
Gibney stewed personally In a great
iron pot on the beach. The shell was
stored away in the hold and the pearls
went into a chamois pouch which never
for an instant was out of the commo-
dore's possession. The coast at that
point being now deserted, frequent
visits ashore were made, and the crew
feasted on young pig, chicken, yams
and other delicacies. Captain Scraggs
was almost delirious with Joy. He an
nounced that he had not been so happy
since Mrs. Scraggs slipped her cable"
At the end of two weeks Mr.. Glbney
decided that there was loot" enough
ashore to complete the schooner's
cargo, and at a meeting of the syndi-
cate held one lovely moonlight night
on deck he announced his plans to
Captain Scraggs and McGuffey.
Better leave the island alone"
cOunseled McGuffey. "Them niggers
may be a-layin' there ten thousand
strong, waitin' for boats crew to
come prowlin' up into the bash so they
can nab 'em."
1--WE thought of that, Mac" said the
commodore trifle coldly, "and if 1
made a sucker of myself once it don't
stand to reason that I'm apt to do 1t
again. Remember, Mac, burnt child
breads the fire. Tomorrow morning,
right after breakfast, We'll turn the
guns loose and pepper the bush for a
mile or two In every direction. If
there's native within range he'll have
business In the next county and we
won't be disturbed none."
Mr.. Gibney's program was duly put
through and the capital of Kandavu
looted Of the trade accumulations of
years. And when the matches were
finally battened down, the tanks re-
filled with fresh water, and everything
in readiness to leave Kandavu for the
run to Honolulu, Mr.. Gibney announced
to the syndicate that the profits Of the
expedition would figure close up to a
hundred thousand dollars. Captain
Scraggs gasped and fell Imply against
the mainmast.
"Gib, my dear boy" he sputtered,
'are you sure 1t amt all a dream and
that We'll wake up some day and find
that we're still In the green-pea trade; /;
that all these months we've been asleep
under cabbage leaf, communin' with
potato bugs?"
'Not for minute" replied the COM
modore. "Why, got dozen matched
pearls here that's fit for queen. Big.
red, pear-shaped boys-regular bleed
in hearts. There's ten thousand each
In them Alone"
swell, Tll-Tll brew some grog,"
gasped Captain Scraggs, and departed
forthwith to the galley. Fifteen min
utes later he returned with a kettle
Of his favorite nepenthe and all three
adventurers drank to a bon voyage
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14

erately, but to Scraggs it was no
laughing matter. The fact of the mat
ter was the king was dangerous and
Scraggs had glutted himself with re-
venge.
Il don't want to beat an old man to
DEATH" he gasped finally "I1l let the
scoundrel go. He's had enough and he
won't fight. Let's mosey along back
to the schooner and leave them here
to amuse themselves the best way they
know how"
"Right-O," said Mr.. Gibney, and
turned to walk down the beach to the
boat. A second later a hoarse scream
Of rage and terror broke from his lips.
whats up?" cried McGuffey, the
laughter dying out of his voice. for
there was a hint Of death in Mr.. Glib.
ney's cry.
"Marooned!" said the commodore
Middletown transcript., 1922-01-14
A Test,

Diogenes was searching for the hon.
est man. ASK him how he enjoyed
his vacation" we suggested.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25
SALVATION ARMY
LASSEES SEND
OUT 90 BASKETS
Newport Families Made
Happy By Giving
of Dinners

The Salvation Army lassies, who
have been patiently standing in
the cold streets during the past
week, felt amply repaid yesterday
when they were able to send to
the poor and. needy of the city
forty well-filled baskets of food.
These were sent to families who
had been looked up and We're
known to be in need. Each basket
contained a sizaDle quantity of
potatoes, meat, or chicken and in
some cases both, milk, sugar, tea,
coffee, bread, pies, cake, candy and
nuts and other necessaries. Also
each basket contained the Christ
mas number of the War Cry. The
selection and packing of these bas-
kets has been a lot of work, but
Adjutant Reynolds and Capt. Pill
ing feel repaid for their labor in
the thought of happiness bestoW-
ed
The Christmas tree for the
Army Sunday school and for poor
children will be this week Friday
night at the Salvation Army hall.
If any have forgotten TO give to-
wards this worthy work, there is
yet time and thus help gladden. the
heart of some child who otherwise
may be neglected. The total re-
ceived from the weeks solicita-
ton was about $40.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25
Milk Team In
Runaway at Newport

Milk took a sudden jump in
Newport on Sunday. This need
cause no alarm in the minds of
the consumer for the price remains
the same. The Titus milk team ran
lively race down Main street
about eleven-thirty when the horse
became frightened, while the driv-
er was delivering milk to Gus
toner. The horse and sleigh minus
the driver dashed madIy over the
crossing, across the long bridge
turned the corner to Glen Road
and was finally overhauled by
Merrill Williams and Robert Hill
who was in Menills team. The
two boys chased along after the
runaway horse and finally over
hauled him near the Hill home on
Glen Road. Strangely enough,
neither horse nor sleigh suffered
any injury, and the milk bottle
were not broken.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-25
ALL HIS LIFE
He SUFFERED
Until "Fruit-a-tiVes" Brought
Perfect Health

40 ANDERSON ST., PORTLAND, MAINE.
" was troubled with Constipation
ever since 1 can remember. As a
result, was subject to distressing
Headaches and Pain in my left side.
l Glanced to read about 'Fruit-a-
tives" in one of our local papers and
began their use about four months
ago. Since then, have been free of
Headaches, my bowels have been
regular, and from the use of "Fruit-
l-tives" (Fruit Laxo Tablets) I feel l
have derived the greatest benefit".
OTIS NJ. BRYANT.
SOC a box, for 81 50, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT.A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG N. Y.