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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04
Cymthia Grey :
Girl, Half Chinese, Is White as Any America,.-Sht
Loves Americans Sailor Lad and Asks II Thel
Should Marry

Dear Miss Grey: am young girl 21 years old, and
born IN China My dad was titled Engishman and
my mother Chinese girl They married and separ
ated before born, and my father has never seen me-
he left China Immediately after was born.
Ny mother and came to Seattle when was years old
and have lived here since have gone to school, Just
other American girls and believe that my education
Just good altho have lived with Chinese people all my
life You cannot tell there is any Chinese me- as am
blond and as fair any American girl.
This is probem My mother sent my dad who by the
way Is married again. without having gotten a legal
separation from my mother, picture of me- and he
wants me to come to England He has the money
and wants me to start immediately but cannot leave be-
cause have promised to marry young chap in the United
States navy
because have never the latter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04
San Quentin

penitentiary houses a great many
men who have had youth restored
by methods used by the famous DIR.
Stanley. One OF the methods In use
by the ex-Gov. physician. at the port
OF health. is similar to Dr. stanley's
method. and Is equally good IN both
men and women. Call at once at
1897 Ord ave-, opposite the p. o.. II
you are nervous. weak or run down.
Free examination. Hours: 11.l2. 2
to Q y. m.--<Advl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04
THE QUEEN OF HEARTS

are. / can tell by your hat You're
the Knave OF Hearts and you've
stolen the aussn's tarts. You've got
them now"
Just then tho queen herself came
running up. all out OF breath, her
crown on one side of her head and
her kitchen apron united. "Oh. you
raacalr' she cried. ''Give me those
tarts at once. I made them for my
tea party this afternoon. for King
Cole and tho King and Queen OF Six
Pense. The poor things get so tired
OF bread and honey. thought I'D
give them a treat. And now you've
stolen twor'
The Knava Of Hearts looked guilty
and handed them over.
"And now. my dears. what ara
you aftsr7" asked the good queen.
Mother Goose's broomr' said
Nancy. she's lost IT,"
II wish had II this very minute"
declared the queen, looking at her
son sternly.
ITO BE Continued
Copyright. 1922. by Seattle STAR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04

- t.@
How arc your tho agent put
his hand on the gate. and
thought MY. this In a nice cordial
ladyr' and just then tf~ voice
said cordially. won't you come
in7"
..Thanh your the agcnt replied.
shank you very much. ! think
I will"
So he walked boldly up 20 the
door. and there he stopped. for
the door wns shut. and no one
was in sight He knocked. A
lady came TO the door. What Ia
itr' she asked. looking surprised
70 see n stranger coming In. You
called me and came In" said tho
agent.
Then tho lady was quito peeved
and bit indignant.
.But. indeed. I did no such
thing" she said with dignity. and
just them
"Bal hal hal hal har' sounded
from the porch.
"Lorar' said the lady, and she
showed the bewlldered agent
beautiful parrot. who had bean
hidden In the vines.
'She belongs TO my little boy"
she explained. ''She was given
10 him by HIS grandfather. who
got her from a sailor. She Ii per-
fcctly uncanny in the things she
says"
THE little boy, now a grown-up
man. wonders II maybe Lora
wasn't the pioneer parort OF Se-
attic. At any rate, sho surely
ono of the first ones.
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0far, Seattle
::$;t5q 1,UE;;A1!; 98;.{,!1: !.
BY AHERN
rage 90
IOIsA

Onos upon a time wfen streets
were beginning 10 be opened up In
what we call the Fremont district.
when there were a few nice
homes and few long. wooden
sidewalks. an agent came TO
Seattle
He went from house 20 house
around In the main residence dis
trict, along there whore the Coli
seum is, and on down 20 Yenler
way. and To the homes on Second
ave. and out 10 Bell Town. and
then he mid to himself. TN 40.
ing out In that new part near
Lake Union. III bet nobody has
tried 10 sell those folks anything.
they're so far out"
10. as the old oolored people
In the South used 10 say. Mr..
Agent takes his foot In his
hand" and started out
He walked and he walked and
he walked. and after long time
he came to a pretty home.iike
place. whore vines almost covered
the front porch. and where the
summer sunshine made cookbook
ing, dappled shadows on the
lawn, and he was just wondering
N they had a dog or anything.
and n no would better 20 In, when
from behind the vines n voice
said. why. how do you dor"
How do you dor the agent
answered politely. and he looked
down to see who had spoken. but
could not see for the vines.
"IIow are your" the voice call.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04
Tickle Girl Wishes
To Retriere IYrono

Dear Miss Grey. About four years
aEo ! was engaged 20 marry a GER
tain man. who. after finding out that
J betrayed him by paying attention 70
another man. left me in disgust.
Now, ths second man. who didn't
know ! was engaged. has also iaff
me when he found me 70 be- insin-
cere.
Tho first man became q bitter
enemy 20 the second one. who was IN
no way TO blame. and he con-pired
with my father and mother and a
few Influential friends 20 ruin tho
others life.
The first man IL married: but M
second ons II a total WRECK thru my
lack of good sense in allowing those
dirty people 70 ruin him. Please ad-
vise me what 10 DO? RIB.
You do not state IN srhrs voy fhr
consptrafors accom- p'ished their ppr-
pose rhcn they set about TO yrfir
The YOUNG MANS Hfe, Everything de-
ponds upon fhis. and yon ought 10
knoto In ,rhas manner fhe sevoro
,roufd best be set right Perhaps yos
do knot1. too. bat DO not sotsh 10 90
thru fhe sacrifice and hnmIiafior OF
confession and possible scorn. YOU
know. better than =. " there fs amp
possible u0v you might RIGHT thfs
ioroHO. or at Least partially do 90.
Dear Miss Grey: WIN you please
tell me what the address Of the ao-
tress. Adsiina Patti. was. and when
did abe diet
READER OF THE sTAR.
AdsFina PATTI fled Sept. 81. 1919.
Her oddvess ic0s Cyoio-y-Nos Cosfie,
Pentcns. 3. O., Breconshsre. Waies.
Dear Miss Grey: VIII you please
state thru your columns a few OF tho
things one must know 20 become a
ranger, and would bs much obliged
n you would give me the government
address where I could obtain full In
formation regarding same.
". NJ ~.
presume yop mean a u. 3. forest
ranger. You MAY obfoln FIJI IN
formation regarding this occupation
bD calling at the office Of the United
states forest supervisor. SnoquoInie
National forest. Stuart BLDG. city
Dear Miss Grey: VIII you please
print a good recipe for stuffed tona-
toes and oblige. MR.. w. ". q.
Wipe and remove thin slices from,
stem end Of SIR medium stirred tomo-
toes Take out seeds and puIp.
.y-rinife inside Of tomatoes 10Th saif.
? q ~ and let stand one-half hour.
- .$spltnafes taco tablespoons OF
ons-hnif tabiespoon fine
w /,rion. Ada orc-hnit cup
1 & ID cold cooked chicken
- If Gun stale soft bread
} Dslp. end soIt and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04
Have You a Daughter?
Watch Her Health!

Portland. Oreg.--"when my dauTh.
ter was in high school and away
from home she was troubled with
functional disturbances and pain. TO
the extent Of almost having to give
up her studies. when she came
horne and I learned OF her condition.
I Immediately began giving her Dr.
pierce's Favorite Prescription com.
b!ned with this Pleasant Pellets. and
IN a short time her system became
regulated and her suffering ceased.
I hope this statement viii help
other girls who have the same
trouble my daughter had."--Mrs. i.
q. Norman. 1874 ". 18th 81.
Get DR.. Pierce's Favorits Prescrtp-
ton today from your neighborhood
druggist. in tablets or liquid or write
DR.. Pierce. President Invalids' Hote.
In Buffalo. ~. r.. for free confiden-
tial. medical advice. Enclose 10c II
you desire n trial pkg. tablets
Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04

school. as he In working and cannot
get q halliday leave each week7
WAITING.
n ts a state lao that child under
10 pears OF age ioho IL not hiyh
school graduate mast attend school
until rs. IL may be tho boy can get
a permit 10 attend night school IN /.
stead Of part time school. sinos he "a
employed The matter should B..
taken up Uith the vocational depart
msrf OF the Seattle school board.
Central bldg. Third aud Coiumb io a..
cify.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04

The Twins crnwIed along tho old
mans beard. right thru tho sky
from Mars to Jupiter.
They we're searching stii for
Mother Cooae's broom
When they arrived. they unlocked
the end Of the old mans beard from
the star point whore II had caught
when he threw II. and the last they
saw of him, he was winding IL up
again on his gsrden.hose wheel.
Thank your called Nancy and
Nick, waving their hands.
You're weicomeF' answered tho
old man, waving back to them.
Jupiter was a queer place. Just ~
queer as Mars. but much bigger. Tho
children looked around curiously.
Suddenly someone came toward
them. running AS fast az he could.
When he saw them he stopped sud
denly and put his hands behind his
back.
"who're your he demanded.
Nancy and Nick" answered tho
little boy quickly. Il know who you
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04
AGED Professor Is
Guilty With Girl

DENVER, Colo. Nov. S--Prof.
Ira N. Crabb. bs.yearold high school
instructor. married and tho father OF
six children. yesterday was FOUND
guilty OF indiscretions with one OF
his is.year.old girl students by
Juvenile Judge Ben u. Lindsey.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04

DOVER. Eng--Maj. John Jacob
Astor, candidate for member OF par
Lament In coming elections. verifies
statement that he IL transferring his
wealth from America TO EnEland.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04

A axnsnxt moro than 1000 deaths
In the country yearly In railroad
accidents. there are sT.a0o deaths
due to disease spread by insect
carriers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04

pepper 10 taste. Cook hue minafes.
then add one egG slightly beaten.
cook one minute, and refU Tomatoes
with mixture. Place IN buftcred
nan, sprinkle with buffered cracker
crumbs, and bake 30 minutes IN a
hot oven.
Dear Miss Grey: Does boy II.
and graduate OF the grade school
for three years have to attend part
time classes? In this a state law or
just city ordnance
Please tell me II he has 10 attend
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04

Dear Miss Grey: I Felt called upon
10 make reply 20 the young mans
letter on tho financial status IN
which courage could Be found TO en-
ter marriage.
Marriage takes courage under any
conditions. OF course the financial
sids plays an important one. but N
the two parties are made OF the
proper material. n IL surprising what
wonderful results can Be made on a
very small income.
lovely Riddles and our income IL only
US week. and has been practically
all Of the n years
Hc places ~ IN my hands ana nv
doing everything systematically. my
own sewing. etc. ", live comfort
abfy.
III admit n doas not permit Of the
iuxurses but by making a very carr
rui study OF balanced rssicn.. you
can produce better results than By
hit and miss one.
II means being mentally on ths Sob
every minute But n I can hand.
my family and buy home on tina,
Income. the young people with love
and courage surely can.
There II q certain satisfaction IN n
for me. soo--knowfrr that aisho 7
must wash. iron. bake and sew, my
family IL the heaithiest ana as weIl
dressed as tho wc had twice tho In
coma MRS. W. n.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-11-04
Dirorce
Query

Dear Miss Grey: had a divorce
granted In February last. and OBJ
tanned my fina1 decree IN August. Am
J free 70 marry now. or do 7 have
70 walt str months from the granting
Of the final dscree7 az
fon are free 70 marry af any ft,r>
after your finai decree Is granted
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21
CLOVER DAIRY FOLK
ENJOY FIELD SPORT

Featured by the usual program
of sport events the annual outing
of the Glover Dairy Company was
held at Augustine Beach yesterday.
The field meet included some in
terestiDg and amusing events. prizes
being awarded to the winners in
each.
The Summary: 5O-yard dash for
girls-Florell sharpe, first; Sarah
Young, second.
Apple Eating Contest-Edith Cor
bett, first; William Derrickson. Sec
ond.
Ladies' Egg Race-Mrs. Fred
Sharpe first; Miss Nell Hession. sec
ond.
Potato Race for Ladies-Mrs. ].
Derrickson, first; Blanche Richards.
second.
Ball Throwing for Ladies-Miss
Blanche Richards. first; Mrs II.
Bennett, second.
Shoe Race for Men-R. Sharpe.
FIRST; j. Dougherty. second.
Pie Eating Cotest-J. Crowley.
arst; b. Squires, second.
Three Legged Race-F. Plummel
and Russ Smith, first; j. Crowley
and A. Hession, second.
The big event on the program as
far as interest was concerned was
the tug OF war between the inside
help and the drivers. with the driv-
ers walking away with the insiders.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21
OCTOBER II AS
\. M. {. A. WEEK
CONTINUED from First Page,

NSoHtinueu lrDm First Page)
erous, the officers OF it point out,
and It is only limited in its measure
of service by its financial ability.
The Wilmington Young Mems
Christian Association IS one of the
most active organizations in the
city, with a membership OF about
1900. OF this number more than
400 are members of the boys divi-
sion. The building is crowded with
men and boys these hot days and
with the installation of a new filter
system, there will be pure, fresh run
ming water in the swimming pool
all the time, which will have a tend
ency to crowd the building even
more.
The Y. NJ. c. A. is the home Of
about 80 young men. During the
past twelve months there have been
1914 regular occupants in the dormi-
tories and in addition 664 transients
have been cared for. During the
year the beds in the Association
have been used 26,2SO times. The
residents of the dormitories have a
thriving club.
In the Association there are 61
men and 80 boys serving on stand
ing committees and ia serving on
special committees aiding the Assoc
citation activities.
Many outside organizations use the
Association building as n meeting
place, in fact it is a real community
center.
The boys division is filled with
at all times when It isl
open. -Four bible classes have been
conducted with a weekly average
of. 112 different boys
Hikes, educational trips in addition
to the regular games. gymnasium |
use OF showers and swim |
ming pool are the rule.
1t is the purpose of the Association
to throw a strong religious atmos-
phere about it's entire membership |
forcing religion upon any
Of its members and It is claimed this
is being accomplished. There has
been total attendance of 2,39S at
Bible Glasses. Weekly noon meet
ings have been held in six of the
larger industrial plants of the city.
There has been a total attendance
at all religious meetings during the
year of 22.670. 400 testaments
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21
GROWS
FORExPLOSIVES
Increased Sales of Blasting
Powders in May Over
April
FALLS BEHIND MAY
OF PREVIOUS YEAR

Special to The Evening Journal
WASHINGTON, July 21.-sales
Of explosives in May, 1922, for use
in the United States increased near
ly three million pounds over the
quantity sold in April, but were
about four million pounds below
the record for March. according to
a statement today from the United
States Bureau of Mines.
Sales during May of this year
totaled 2s.S79.s55 pounds, of which
e,s53,25O pounds (274,3SO kegs)
were black powder; 15.O76.04S
pounds were high explosives other
than permissibles, "and 1,445,557
pounds were permissible explosives.
The total quantity sold in May.
1922, represents a reduction of 1917
per cent or 2,sO1.2s2 pounds below
the sales in May last year. and ass
per cent or 19,493,967 pounds be-
low the sales in May. two years ago.
During the first five months of
the present year 125,0SS,456 pounds
of explosives have been sold for use
in the United States. This amount
is per cent below the amount sold
during the corresponding period OF
last year and AZ per cent below the
hve-month period of 1920.
Reports from 80 mills engaged in
the manufacture of black powder
showed that the mills were oper-
ated 22.1 per cent. OF their capacity
during May. as compared with 14.4
per cent in April, 37.6 per cent in
March, and 29.3 per cent for the
first five months OF 1922.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21

have been distributed free and 10
young men have been led into the
membership of the Church of their
preference. The Association stands
ready at all times to cooperate with
the churches in religious work.
During the past twelve months
POI different students have been en-
rolled in the educational depart
ment and II different courses have
been conducted with a total class
attendance of 3409. There has been
a total attendance at all educational
activities Of 11,4O6. Many young
men have been helped greatly in
their work through this department.
During the year 249 men and 1926
boys have been active in other ac-
tivities, such as hand ball. boxing,
wrestling, bowling and various other
games. The total attendance at
all gymnasium classes has been
10,563 and at other physical activ-
tiles 1906, or grand total of 49,
$50. 5,127 games have been bowled.
The total number instructed in
swimming is 2,526. and the total
attendance at the swimming pool
23.9556. There have been 36,2SS
baths taken.
The Association supervised the
Church Athletic League, gave weekly
physical instructions to 200 boys and
girls in four grammer schools, con-
Quoted work at the Ferris Industrial
School and helped in other extension
work. The total attendance at
activities outside of the
building was 1904.
These activities have been main |
tanned and largely paid for by the
young men in membership. Friends
Of the Association have been called
upon for about 20 per cent of the
budget and this amount has been
raised by members of the board of
directors. The fiscal year Of the
Association begins October 1.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21
DOUGLAS UP In
MERTON GOLF PLAY

Alec Douglas. instructor at the
Municipal golf course. finished well
up among the leaders in the open
ing round of SO holes of the Phila-
delphia open golf championship at
the Merton Cricket Club yesterday.
Douglas turned in a card of 1877
for the day, 43 out and Al in, in
the first IS and Al out and AZ in,
for the second IS.
James T. Shelley. professional at
the Wilmington Country Club. was
five strokes behind Douglas with
172, the result of 1899. 4S39.
Danny Hogan. attached to the
PENIS Grove Club. came through
with 1913, getting two 40's in the
afternoon. while As and 43 was the
best he could do in the morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21
GIVE Dance in
SEAF0RD Street
Firemen Make 500 on
Unique Affair Held
"Wednesday Night
MRS. N. M. ELLIS
DIES, AGED AZ
Special to The EvenIng journal

Special to The Evening Journal
STAFFORD. July 21.-Mrs. Nevada
NJ Ellis. aged AZ years. wife of vii.
liam Ellis, West Seaford. died Wed
nesday night at the Peninsula Hos
pital Salisbury. Md. where she was
taken last Sunday morning suffering
with cancer of the liver. After an
X-ray examination had been taken
it was found that she could not sur
vive an operation. She was mem
Der OF ST. Johns NJ. E. Church, this
town, taking a deep interest in all
church work. She leaves five chill
dren- besides her husband, namely,
Avery Ellis. of Wilmington; Mrs.
Harlan Hearn, of Cannon; Addie,
Lolita and Mary Ellis. of Seaford.
The funeral will take place this af-
ternoon in st. Johns NJ. f. Church.
Burial will be made IN Odd Fellows
cemetery.
The street dance. held here We'd
nesday night by the Seaford Nolun-
teer Fire Department, was success.
The dance had been postponed from
the previous evening because OF
rain High street. from Pearl to
Cannon, was roped off and closed
to taffic. 1t was also lighted by diff
ferent colored electric lights. and
decorated with flags and bunting.
The street was crowded with towns
people and visitors TO witness and
take part in the unique event. The
street where the dancing was held
was sprinkled with corn meal and
a jazz orchestra furnished the music,
which was preceded yby a band con-
cert by the Seafordi Concert Band.
Dancing began at 9 O'Clock. contin-
uing until near midnight. The fire.
men realized about 500 from the
sale of tickets TO thes dance and re-
freshments.
Early peaches in considerable
numbers and OF an unusual fine
quality. are appearingfin the Seaford
markets. retailing for s1.25 for a
five-eight basket. Indications point
to a good yield in this section.
Farmers are also bringing in car
riers of early cantaloupes. about so
being shipped to the Northern cit
les yesterday.
W. Harry Brown and Frank W.
Wheatley. rural mail carriers of the
seaford postoff1ce. have been CON
ined 10 their homes here by Illness
this week. Edward Tull is substi-
tuting for the former and Charles
wheatley for the latter.
Mr. and Mrs Reed Ewing. of Phil
adelphia. are spending sometime in
seaford. being registered at the
Hotel Sussex.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Owens have as
their guest. their daughter. Mrs.
George Ellis. of Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Short have had
Is their guests several days this
Feek, Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. wier, Of
: Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig Eggner,
Y Georgetown. have moved TO Sea-
ord, and taken apartments on Kali
Dad avenue.
Mrs. Mary A. Phillips is visiting
Nr. and Mrs. w. W. Hastings at
oelmar.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21
WE'LL. LET'S HAVE TT.

With fair weather promised, the
st. Hedwig and Nose A. c. mines.
rivals in Browntown baseball, will
have a chance TO play their twice.
postponed game tonight at the
Eighth avenue and Duncan lot. 1t
is expected that large crowd will
see the teams in action. Interest
is added TO the contest. due to a
substantial side bet, which was post
ed before the first attempt.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21
NEWARK GETS OUT
WITH WIN In NINTH

Newark OF the County League
barely nosed out the Newport Fly
ers of the Junior City League yes
terday by the score of to 2. All
of the runs were scored in the ninth
inning and the Newarkers came
through after apparently defeated
on a decision which was questioned
by the Flyers. The exceptional
game put up by the youngsters sur
prised the County Leaguers.
Spence and Watkins both pitched
good ball, the Newport hurler al
lowing Newark two hits. while New
port nicked Watkins for quartet
OF bingles. Proud, Spence and Eff
ting each hit for doubles.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21
MRS. ROMAN DENIES
HUSBANDS STATEMENT

Mrs. Lawrence Roman, whose hus-
band was fined SIS in the City Court
yesterday today entered a denial OF
some statements made by him on
the witness stand. She said:
Mrs. Roman and friend wish to
announce they were not In Brandy
wine Park. but at Sixteenth and
Market streets, and she was not re-
clining on the grass with a man.
as was stated. but was with girl
friend and her child. Mrs. Roman
and friend were not arrested some
time ago as was stated"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21

Summary: Hits off Spence. 3; Wat
kins, 2 Ramsey. 2. Earned runs, New
ark. 3; Newport, 3 Two-base hits.
Proud, Spence, Effng. Struck out, by
Spence, g.; Watkins. 3: Ramsey. 5. Left
on bases. Newport, 3 Newark, g. Stolen
bases, Baldwin. B. Bratton, /: Eissner,
1. Base on balls. Spence. 5. Ramsey.
2. Number Of innings pitched by Spence,
I; Watkins, g. Time OF game, LIS. Um-
plre, Rulen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-21

wANTED-An energetic young man
or woman to spend part time SELL
Ing automobile insurance in Seaford
and vicinity Apply Pennsylvania
Indemnity Exchange. 907 King
street. Wilmington. Delaware. J.
Rogers Holcomb. Manager.-Adv.