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Grafton. Each should he investigated.
ana costs weighed against benefits.
h''"N"r II can be shown that ben
'h'S exceed the cost. the work should
h" expedited. Expenditures for piece
meal and haphazard waterway Inn
rr"r"m"n's should bo stopped
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-12
Dy J. 4. q. T'rrus.

~ 4. o. prcus is Governor 90
great State whose wealth has
long been dcrcndcut up"n It's
transportation facilities. It's
greatest products were wheat and
wood and the former Is st,ii its
most valuable output. Trans
pcrtatior swift and sure. has al
ways been dowiuan; need in the
State aud its leading citizens in
all walks ot Jfo have devoted
much thought to the problem.
Governor prcus IS no execution
as the following shows.l
The transportation problem has he
come the most Important and a, times
the most acute problem before tho
American people Previous to the
nineteenth century. peOpl" got along
without any general trans rorta;Iom
systems They lived where they
could get fuel food aUd building ma
terial at close rauge. Clothing was
mostly homesp.u Commerce such
as existed. by ship or caravan. WAS
largely in lVNvrirF. Th"r" was 10
general c.ehaae 90 everyday mcccS-
sites such as exists today.
Under such circumstances a re-
g!on which was rich in some special
resources. ali which lacked I'M others
could never Hope for rapid develop
ment, IN. fertile 3lains OF tn" Gem
ira! states could pvuduc, food 20 sup
port millions oI people, Int ;ho>" peo-
pic could not reara the degree OF COM
fort ami culture which they enjoy to-
day without railroads 20 bring IN an
abundance of fuel. lumber. machinery
and other necessities.
In like manner the coal regions ~
Pennsylvania the cotton fields ut III,
South tho Lake Superior irou dis
tricts. the orchard valleys OF Callfor-
mia. the COPPER country ~ Montana
and dozens OF other regions would y,
limited to small fraction OF ,hei,
present output
The Greatest Era.
The greatest era Of railroad d.vrl
opment came during the twcnty-Nve.
year period following the CivN War
when network of l.n"S was huil; al
over the Continent. Railroad man.
ayers were criticized and ridiculc,
for building through thousands o
miles Of Wilderness Rut the rail.
turned wilderness into civilization
Soon business developed which take,
the capacity az the railroads Railroa,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
CALANTHE LODGE INSTALL.S.
Members Of Knights Of Pythias Have
Enjoyable Time.

With Deputy Grand Chancellor
Harry r. Wilson and staff officiating,
CalanThe Lodge. No. %. Knights of
Pythias. last night installed the fol-
lowing officers: Chancellor commander,
William s. Anderson; vice chancellor,
W. Burton Meyer; prelate, Harry
Daily; keeper Of records and seals,
Harry r. Wilson; NJ. of F.. Harry z.
Keen; NJ. OF E., William r. Wilson:
VI. at w, Melvin +. Anderson: inner
guard, Walter II. Hummel; outer
guard. William Meenan; grand chan
cellor. George A. Souder.
MIR. Souder spoke on the progress OF
the order. After the formal exercises
the entertainment committee took
charge OF the evenings program.
Calanthe Lodge orchestra. under the
leadership o, William T. Anderson,
furnished excellent music. William P.
White led the members in singing.
Several acts from tho Aldine Theatre
were much enjoyed.
Merritt ID. Fisher. p. c., spoke of
the early history of the Rank Team
and referred 10 the original four COM
posed OF III. +. Keen. w. r. Silson,
A. u. Robertson and y. p. Turner.
Following the regular meeting the
Rank Team Association OF Calanthe
Lodge conducted its regular monthly
meeting, az which the following were
elected officers: Walter G. Feaster,
president: Harry r. Keen, vice presi-
dent; George Owens. secretary; NJ. D.
Fisher, treasurer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
ursy WEEK FOR
MISS MABEL TREAT

Mas Mabel j. Treat, the specials,
n rocrea'ional games who has been
,sn, from IN. national headquarters
~ the local Community Service has
A huSv week planned.
Merit week course % three even
MSS training for rccrcational direc-
iorr will be held NJ the Public Build
nRs.
ON Tuesday evening Miss Treat will
.,e assisted by Warren Kadel, phys.-
al director OF the Y. NJ G. A., and
IN Thursdny night by Frank Green
,awk chief Of the 30. Scouts In WI
ninwton.
This afternoon at 40 Miss Treat
vill speak NJ tho New Century club.
\, f.ao she will he at Rockford, in
,chool No. q. From S 20 sac p. m.
he will nice, with the Social Workers
t'luh In Sunshine Hall From $50 TO
o she will be with Deiamore Neigh
orhood Association IN polonia Han.
Tomorrow evening from 100 20 $40
he will be at the Italian Neighbor-
iood House. From $40 10 e.15, Pine
ScIshborhood Association will have
hurch from BIB 10 10.
Friday nj $40 she Will play with
he children OF Pine Neighborhood.
II o'clock she will be at Grace
'hurch and from there she will 20 10
layton Ncighborhood Associa ton. At
10 ahe will meet with Washington
itslghts N~ixhborhood Association.
Saturday afternoon at 100 Miss
treat will be with the New Castle
ounty Teachers Meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11

DR. y n. Cenwell DELIVER = Then
Faneas Lecture o. sAcrvs Of
DIamoulS.r

Tho second of the three day SEES
sion OF tho representatives OF the Con-
tincntAl Life Insurance Company In
the Hotel du Pont was featured by ad-
dresses covering all phases OF life in
surance and salesmanship and din
ner last night at which Rev. Russell
II. Conwell. D. D.. gave lecture on
Acres OF Diamonds,'
At the morning session addresses
were made by William II. Jones.
Frank v. Shippers Walter NJ. Crab
am, w. X. Belts. John f.. Williams,
james c. Goodwin. James NJ. Holden,
Albert NJ. Walls. John G.. Shannahan.
Benjamin w. Woolford. George G.
Smith. Harry s. Leyman. Carl C.
Twigg. L. Rcyner Dukes. Eugene l..
West. Dabney NJ. Wharton, Claude
G.. Orwell. Harland w. Huston and
John Stevenson. all OF the Contin-
entail organization.
At the afternoon session, Oliver
Thurman, OF Newark, n. j., spoke on
Service to Clients" James A. Full
TONS subject was Continental Ser
vice" DIR. Conwell delivered his adj
dress at the dinner in the du Barry
room In the evening, attended by
practically all the representatives. The
sessions will continue today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
GARLAND WILL GIVE
HIS MILLION AWAY
To Only Keep $500 Of Legacy
for Himself, He De-
clares.

Middleboro. Mass. Jan. 11.--It now
transpires that Charles Garland
nty-two-year-old farmer. accepted
the 81 .o0o, 900 legacy OF his father only
TO give II away. He will keep a mere
pittance for himself. possibly $500. One
third OF the fortune is TO be settled on
his wifo and child. from whom he is
living apart, and the balance, save the
pi,tance for himself, he plans to dis
tribute among ten close friends, con-
fident that they will make good use OF
IL.
Garland insists he has only slightly
modified the theories OF life that led
him 10 refuse the Inheritance when he
became of age. His decision now to ac-
cept the sum is in reality, he says
merely a plan to dispose OF it so he car
cnce more be poor but happy farm
or. content with his ar6uous labor and
his books and his thoughts.
Garland is tall. though slightly
stopped in figure, even tempered, cor
dial. slow spoken, earnest. He believes
he can make his farm support him
He drives an automobile, is apparently
perfectly content in working clothes
consisting of khaki shirt and trous-
crs and army shoes, and when he
drives he dons n huge sheepskin coat
He loves companionship and frequently
entertains. His house is spotless. meals
frugal and the presence OF many tir
cans would indicate he was not over
fond Of cooking.
Garland will distribute his money as
out-and-out gifts to those people ir
whom he has confidence and who he
believes Will spend II for humanity
But he Will not ask for an accounting
for he has faith IN the people to whom
he VIII give II. He has no particular
interests in cults or charity, he says.
Although Garland touches only
lightly on the subject of his wife's
separation from him. the intimatior
was plain that she had failed to sym
pathize with his theories and mode o.
life and that their separation was per.
manent. Mrs. Garland and daughter
have returned TO the parental roof II
Necdham.
Neighhors OF Garland make no secre
of the fact that the young man is /,
puzzle TO them. They cannot fathon
him or his theories. Even Garland
himself does not impress one as havinl
a very' clear idea OF his own theories
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
Novelty at the Aldine.

Novelty is the keynote to the cur
rent bill at the Aldine theatre, Market
at Eighth street. every act being built
upon new and original lines. Tho Nov.
city Minstrels, In their quaint con-
ceit. Guess What?" keep the audi
ence In roars OF laughter with their
funny quips and their amusing songs
Richard Wally as "the human billiard
table, presents an act saat is unique
in Its amusing qualities. Mae Marsh
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
AMusEMENTs.


John DrinkwAtsr. who wrote the re-
Variable play about Abraham IAN
coin, which William Harris produced
and Frank, McGlynn IL acting In. be-
gan life as an insurance clerk. How
ever, the call OF the theatre was too
strong and he abandoned his rate
books and took to the life no loved.
Not only has ne achieved fame by
his dramatic writings. but his poems
are well known in English literary
circles and also have vogue In Amer
lea. abraham Lincoln" will como to
Tho Playhouse, three days beginning
tomorrow with matinee Saturday.
"Weicome Stranger mt Playhouse.
Aaron Hoffman, whose clever pen
has turned out innumerable playlets
for vaudeville headliners and comedies
for well known dramatic stars, has
never written a brighter or moro In
terestng thing than the comedy
Welcome Stranger" which win have
It's final performance Mt The Play
house tonight. Filled with intense hui
man interest, containing an absorbing
story Of rural yankee life and over
flowing with laughter-provok lines
and situations. it Is one OF the best
OF entertainments. 1t Is played by an
organization OF actors who have been
in tho piece for two seasons. Among
the players are several who have been
well-known dramatic stars at one
time or another and all are finished
artists. At the head Of the list is the
inimitable George Sidney. whose char
acterization OF Isidore Solomon will
SO down In histrionic fame alongside
of Jefferson's rip" and Warfield's
-"Music Master"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
wins new laurels In the feature pic
turs. 1.-THE Mother and the Law"
Chapee Of Bill Al the Garrick.

IuT0, Inc MOtucT Auu tuo LAW
Change Of Bin Al the Garrick.
'Bpivvins Corner" one Of the best
"rube" acts that has ever been pre-
scented al the Garrick It the headline
feature OF the bill that finishes its
engagement at tho theatre this cvc-
ming. A weird fantasy called "Alad-
din's Lamp" In tho big number in
the new program that Will bc> intro
duced tomorrow at the Garrick. Edna
Dreon in "A Vaudeville Seance" win
furnish the audiences with IA big a
surprise as they have ever enjoyed.
A gymnastic exhibition will be offered
by May Kurty and her partner. Bert
and Lottie Walton, tho sunshine Pair
and the musical revue Of tho Wolf
Sisters and Ivory will complete the
vaudeville part of the program. May
Allison 10 tho lovely star In Are All
Men Alike?" the laughable photo
comedy which Is the picture feature.
STAGE
Alice Calhoun ct the Parkway.
For the last times Mary Pickford
VIII De seem lou0y lHttic lSpEt
Fauntleroy" at the Parkway Theatre
Delaware avenue at Adams street
Another extraordinary attraction Il
announced by the management OF tn,
Parkway for tomorrow. For limited
engagement 1.-THE Little Minister" {
screen version of Sir James NJ. Bar
rios famous novel, will be seen. Maud,
Adams won her greatest stage laurel
as Lady Babbie in the play made from
the novel and now comes the. popula
and beautiful Alice Calhoun In tn,
same role In the film production.
At Tho Savoy.
"The Ruse Of tho Rather" the Play
goers picture In which ]. p. McGowal
Is featured, Will have It's last showing
at the Savoy Theatre today. Com
nSenc4ng tomorrow, and for tho las
OF the week, Irving Willat presents
Fifty Candles" from the Saturda,
Evening Post story by Earl Derr Big
gers, featuring Margery Daw. and al
unusually capable cast.
william s. Hart at the Queen.
James Kirkwood's appearance Il
1.-The Great Impersonation" Mt IN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
PULLMAN TO BUY OUT RIVAL.
Gets ]. c. G. Consent to Issue Stock
For Barker Company Purchase.

Washington. Jan. l1.-Authority
was granted the Pullman Company by
the Interutate Commerce Commission
yesterday TO buy the property Of the
Haskell and Barker Car Company by
issuing 10000 shares Of new capital
stock, having a par value Of s16,500.-
900.
Protest was filed against the trans
action by c. K. Nash, OF Los Angeles,
California, on the ground that the
price paid for the car company would
be so high as TO increase charges to
the public users OF Pullman equip
ment, but the commission refused to
allow them and held that the Pullman
Company could have completed the
transaction without asking Interstate
Commerce Commission permission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11

Queen Theatre II Z delight to every
one who has seen Il. Tomorrow WILL
liam 8. Hart will be seen in '~rhree
Word Brand" Hart once more IL in
his favorite role Of the Westerner.
The story makes = broad sweep from
the pioneers Of the golden West on to
the present time. MIR. Hart during
the course Of the story portrays two
characters. He II the father In the
early episode and the two aons in the
latter part.
AT Stage Door" Majestic Feature.
At tho Majestic Theatre. Betty
Compson Is finishing her engagement
In For Those We Love-" Tomorrow
William Christie Cabanne'a special
production OF the romance at the
Stage Door, Mr.. Cabanne not only
directed the production himself. but
he also wrote the story. taking for his
theme the conquest Of temptation by
a young and beautiful girl from the
country who goes to New York to seek
success on the stage.
"Quo vadls" Rialto's Big Feature.
The first great production ever
shown on the screen was Quo vadis''
the sensational Of several years ago.
1t has been revived and Is creating
again It's first sensation. Today and
tomorrow 1t Is the big feature at the
Rialto. QUO vadis' Is n story OF
Rome in the days of Nero. The lordly
domineering old Emperor Is seen In ali
his pomp and glory as the prosecutor
of tho early Christians and a DISCO
Lutte hypocrite.
Last Day For Talmadge Picture.
Constance OF tho Talmadge sisters
is Mt the Arcadia Theatre today finish
Ing her engagement there in 'weddine
Bells" Tomorrow Arcadia audiences
will be introduced 70 the far famed
European star Dola Negri. the cigar.
cite girl in Gypsy Blood"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11

A cuchrc and dance under the au-
piece Of the Ladies Auxiliary. A. o.
+ DivAxion No. ]. will be held in their
roosua. In h1sh- American Hall. on
'oturday evening. Game and dane
~ begin ~ y. M
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
Prince Of Wales Shoots His First
Tiger.

Bombay, Jan. 1.-THE Prince OF
Wales shot his first tiger while on a
hunt in Nepal Terai. The animal
measured nine feet six inches from
nose to end Of tail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11

NJ. aud Mrs. james ". s. Gam Of
L Georges VIII leave ON Friday for
iiaini Fla. They win spend the re-
ainder Of the winter In Florida.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-11
Last nay For Talmadwe Picture.

Just 4 minute Of your time 10 tell
$4,000 people what you want--Every
Evening classified ads do the rest
Adv.
The Washington times., 1922-10-07
THE STRANGER brana nns''"s
BY John Goodman
LURE AND INTRIGUE

versation concerning me and my
affairs? Such things do happen,
you know. In such a case, what
would your answer be-"
Il should entirely refuse to dis.
cuss my master or his business
with anybody whatsoever replied
Bridge demurely, 'and I should
inform you. sir, Immediately"
Mottisfont selected a slice OF
toast with care.
He read the note again. His
forehead puckered thoughtfully.
Then he opened the letter again.
Philip Mottisfont, Esq, 1855 Bed.
ford Row. w. c.:
Re the claim of Miss Joan Tall.
bois to the estates Of Knayth.
Sir-My client. Mr.. Norman
Vaille. has taken q course which
he has explained TO you, and has
sent you such evidence as he pos
sessed bearing on above claim.
Since Miss Tallbois wishes to re,
,ain you as counsel, a course with
which I did not agree. l approve
Mr.. Valiie's action. This Ia with.
out prejudice to any agreement ex.
listing between Mr., Vaille and Miss
Tallbois! Il IL understood that no
liability of course attaches to Mr..
Naille for any proceedings you
may see fit to initiate,
Yours faithfully,
THEOPHILUS BELL.
Mottlsfont threw the letter Town.
'There are no limits to this
amazing case" he said 'fhe
deeper we wade into 1t the more
battling 1t becomes"
He perused the letters carefully,
and then, fetching the Tallbois
documents from a heavy strong.
box IN his bedroom, examined and
compared them carefully for some
time. A visitor was announced,
an elderly gentleman. grave,
florid and clean .shaven. 1t was Mr..
Langley, head of a firm Of yolict-
tors of the highest standing, TIe
had long consultation with Philip
on the case the previous day.
Good morning. Mottsifont," he
said. Il am punctual, you see,
and I hope Miss Tallbois will be,
too. am anxious to meet her.
We should. l think, make rapid
progress with this affair"
CTo Be Continued Monday
The Washington times., 1922-10-07
When o. Girl MurrieS

pleated and belted in flashing
scarlet. presented me airily to Mr.
Stone and Mr.. Parkinson.
Mr.. Stone | set down at
glance as precisely the sort Of
Colorless and conventional young
man to be deeply impressed by
the volatile Rosa. Perfectly groom
ed, formal. sleek as a wel-Cared-
for race horse, he didn't seem
capable OF initiating an idea or an
enthusiasm But I could imagine
him following where a will-o'.tho.
wisp like the little Cordova might
lead.
Mr.. Parkinson was surprisingly
different. He looked like a sweet,
clean baby of gigantp proper
tions. His skin was ruddY. His
eyes were wide and blue. His hair
was Crisply golden. He had an
expression of engaging innocenSe
and a manner of great Candor.
But his voice held a note Of
strength. and his walk was spring.
~ and alert.
BY the end of the morning I
know that my companion was
Wayne Parkinson, Sd, was youth
Of unimpeaChahle manners and
simple soul, and that he liked all
the big, clean outdoors. Beyond
that | hadn't the curiosity to try
to go. Somehow ] wasn't bored.
One isn't by clean, simple bigness
and engaging honesty. One isn't
by a Newfoundland pup-nor by
The Washington times., 1922-10-07

Carlotta slipped temporarily into
the background.
Rut the next morning brought
us all face TO face again with our
own immediate problems. My
breakfast was brought to my bed
With 1t came a request that as
soon as Id had it, please come to
Virginia g room.
When I arrived I found Carlotta
ahead of me She was haRgard in.
stead of blooming with her usual
vivid COloring She looked quCs
tioning instead Of vital After our
exchange Of morning greetings,
Virginia pOunCed on me with a
question:
Are those boys of Mrs. Cor
dOva's coming down, Anne? Or do
you think she's had the decenCy
to call them Off"
II think she's done exactly moth
ing about it," replied.
"Then I've a headache" an
nounCed Virginia. II have for a
fact-I ache all over for Betty.
But I'd get up and try to go
through the day with tire rest of
you If didn't have to meet strange
young men-danCins men. Ugh
When Rosa's guests arrived
found myself acting in the stilted
and distant manner which might
have suited Virginia. but which
no mere Harrison by marriage
could hope to duplicate. Rosa.
radiant in white flannel. accordion
The Washington times., 1922-10-07

and eight year olds were going to
bed at and arising at $50.
OF course, the clock went back
when the kiddies were fast asleep.
After a few weeks the habit had
been formed. The kiddies could
not sleep after $50, and never
knew that the family clock had
been tampered with to keep them.
Lack of sufficient fresh air in
the bedroom will make one drowsy
in the morning. A housekeeper
should be sure there is sufficient
air in the Children's sleeping rooms,
The giving OF little rewards for
being on time at the breakfast
table helps.
Forty minutes is none too long
for a child to sit at the breakfast
table. This gives ample time for
eating tho right quantity Of food
needed by an active school child,
and It gives time for proper masti.
cation and rest.
Children can he trained TO work
anything. Kindly pcrslstence II
necessary. AZ TO training your
husband to arise earlier-1 don't
know. Perhaps he will fall In line
and want TO breakfast with the kid.
dies after u while,
The Washington times., 1922-10-07
NEWEST EVENING GOWNS
BY Rita Stuyvesant-

NNE OF the most noticeable
features of the new eve.
" ming gowns is the iRterest.
ing fabrics that interpret them.
All sorts of brocaded materials
appear in new and unusual forms,
and one may choose either the
picturesque bouffant mode OF the
moment. or the straight classic
type of gown.
There Is vogue for the all
white dinner dress; gown Of
white velvet, gracefully draped
from the shoulders, Is charming
especially when madame chooses
to carry a black ostrich fan with
It. Deep oval neck. and drapery
that falls from the shoulders &C.
centuate the classic beauty, and
the bottom OF the gown II fash.
ionably uneven, A broad Girdle
Of the material is swathed about
the hips. White footwear, long
black Jet earrings and the black
fan are distinctive accessories,
who would not like to dance
in n stunning froCk in raspberry
color made after the lovely mod.
els Of old Spaln1 One model,
permits u snug sleeveless bodice,
The Washington times., 1922-10-07

crossed at the front, and full
bouffant skirt with left.side drap.
cry outlined with fringe OF
mauve ostrich. Mauve footwear,
with headband and earrings OF
coral makes most attractive
costume.
Two tOne kowns are being
featured this season, and this Of
fers a sugges ion for the rem
nant OF imported materials that
one finds occasionally In the
shops. For instance, draped
skirt OF black chiffon velvet Is
topped by a sleeveless blouse Of
tinsel broCade and the arm holes
are hung with strands of uncut
Jet beads. An exquisite orna-
ment OF the same Is used at the
waistline to head the drapery on
the left side.
Extreme simplicity character.
lies dainty evening froCk Of sill
Yer tissue, with deep arm holes
outlined with jade crepe is draped
low about the hips, and there
Is IA slender pointed train that
may he held up for dancing. A
Jade necklace fan and earrings
lend delicate charm.
The Washington times., 1922-10-07
CHAPTER 81.
A Man OF Honor.

Philip Mottlsfont. always an
early riser, sat at breakfast In his
chambers. Tho table was bright
with silver and snowy napery! eot,
fee simmered on an electric heater.
His deft man-servant brought In a
rack OF toast and was about to re-.
tire. when Philip stopped him.
Bridge" ..
"Yes. slr?"
Are you an observant person."
when II IL my duty to be 80,
sir" said Bridge, somewhat guard.
edly,
Mottistont raised his eyes from
the grilled sole before him, and
studied the mans face,
1T 10 an admirable quality,
Bridge. Have you ever noticed any
suspicious person hanging about
this building? Anyone, for example
whom you did not recognize as
having any business here?"
Il cannot call 10 mind any such
thing, sir"
mo caller, I suppose. has ever
attempted to engage you in con.