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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
British Officials
Offer Condolences

LONDON, Feb. 22.--"Profound con.
dolences" Of the British air council
for the dcplorable loss OF the ship
Roma with so many valuable lives"
were cabled TO Secretly OF War
Weeks today by Sir Frederick Guest.
British air minister
The message was sent thru the
British embassy at Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
FUNERAL SERVICES for r.

Iindersmith. musician. who died
Monday at the age OF 50. were to he
held az y. m. "Wednesday at the
University Undertaking Co. Under.
smith had been n resident Of Seattle
30 years. He is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Dora Llndersmith. and
one daughter. Mrs. Marie Pontius.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22

Af.l>MosA. Colo, Marquis Co
mex. express messenger. Is dead here
from tho effects OF gunshot wounds
received Saturday night. when ban.
dts held up Denver a Rio Grandc
passenger train. robbing II OF sti 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
Seeks Dainty
Singer; Finds
OnlyFur Coat
But 1t Wiggies and Nc
Curdy Is Noio q
MADE Man"


William II. Mccurdy, manager OF
the Metropolitan thester. prides him.
self today on possessing the qualities
OF promising beilhop.
Ii was Tuesday afternoon when
MIR. McCurdy betook himself TO the
Hotel Washington. where he was TO
meet Miss Tamaki Miura, tiny Japa.
nesc prima donna with the San Carlo
Grand Opera company. and escort
her TO the Met
The room OF the prirna donna was
called on the phone--no answer.
Must be here somewhere de-
clared McCurdy. Guess she's here
In tho lobby"
secuted about endcavoring TO locate
tho lady. and found nothing more
effeminate appearing than fur coat
and big black hat apparently left In
the big chair near the telegraph OF.
flee window.
Better page her. suggested Nc.
Curdy. becoming anxious. -She's
here SOMEWHERE. she's due at
the show now. she doesn't know the
WY sfIf hilfW a was tOItiauks
She's GOT TO be here"
SO the page shouted Miss Tamaki
Mlura," thru the lobby.
No response. Mccurdy decided 10
call the theater.
He approached the phones near the
telegraph desk. He saw the fur coat
and the big black hat apparently left
in the big chair. He wondered casu.
ally why women leave their things
around in hotel Hobbies And as he
wondered. and incidentally observed.
the fur coat wiggied--and the big
black hat bobbed-slightly.
TAKES HIM
TO FIND EM
McCurdy bent low his five feet. II
inches OF height and looked beneath
the black hat. Then he grinned. lie
decided II took HIM TO find missing
people In Hobbies and that as lobby
official--page or beilhop. either--he
ought TO make n success.
Miss Tamnki Mura. four and
half feet high, was writing "A telc.
gram on the arm OF her chair with
her head bent low over the paper.
Being interested In the telegram con.
struction she had not heard her
name.
And that's about all there Is 10 the
story. only. of course. McCurdy isn't
bellhopping just yet
He's still managing the Met.
He's keeping his newfound posi-.
bllitlos in reserve.
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ELEVATOR LEVER
REFUSED TO WORK

Capt. Mabry and Lieut.. Burt were
at their control wheels when the ship
ducked its nose. Burt pulled on the
elevation lever. but II refused to
work. Then he yelled. Cut out the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22

st. Louis department store has n
large garage for free parking by Gus.
toners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
nEI.IENE STRAIN
BlsOkf RliDDER

The consensus of opinion n that
Capt. ID. l. Mabry. commander OF
the Roma. In making the turn over
the army base failed 10 allow for the
Increased power. Tn. ruddcr broke
under the unusual strain. jamming
into HIS controls. This occurred AZ
n height estimated at $50 feet. Tho
Roms's noise pointed down and
i.Nut. Burt nj the elevation lever
tugg~d desperately to straiRhten the
ship. She refused 10 respond and he
yelled at Capt. Mahry TO shut Off the
motors. They wcFv shut Off one by
one.
In the meantime. the helpless giant
sagg~d rapidly. nose pointing down
AT an angle % a. degrees. Two score
Net from tho ground the ship passed
over half dozen high tension wires.
tearing them to fragments. A second
later the dirigible thrust her nose
into a mass OF steel billetn. machine
parts and scrap iron and collapsed
with its living freight. A few
seconds more and tho fire. ienl,ed ny
the twisting serpcnts OF flame from
the s.Boo.volt electric wircA swept
the wreckage-
REsCUERs HELD
OFF BY FLAMES
A great sheet OF flame shot from
the huge gas bag. ieaping hish into
the air. and driving away the scores
n soldiers and civilians who rushed
70 the rescue. Unable 70 approach
tho pyr~. the rescuers turned In a
fire alarm ard then picked M Lieut..
Riley, who had Jumped from tho ma.
chine Just before abe struck the
wires. lie had failed to open his par.
schuts and crashed into a mass 81
metal. lie died on the way 20 the
hospital.
when the fire was sxslnwuished. n
doxen chsrred bodies were found tan
Tied In IN. skeleton.
The rest OF the bodies were held
fas, under the ship. and a derrick
was used TO lift the giant fran be.
fore these could be released
Few OF tho survivors could recall
soday tho incidents leading up 10 the
collapse.
Lieut.. welsh and MAJ Reardon
were In forward cabin when the col.
lapse came. They were stunned for
a few seconds. and while attn In a
daxs began cutting away AZ the fab
rio. After cutting a targ. hole. they
found themselves directly over deep
depression In the ground. and this
enabled them to crawl 20 safety.
Capt. :. G. whisehurst. army en-
glneer. an eyewitness. said the ship
appeared 10 be In distress a. height
OF 1000 feet. He could easily ace the
tiny figures OF the crew and passsn-
gers scurryinx franticaily back and
forth. throwing ballast. storage hat
terieS and other movable article.
over the side 20 tighten the ship.
Stories OF the crash conflict. but
opinion IA that the gas bag exploded
AZ the ship struck the ground.
More than half OF the officers and
men killed were survived BY wives
and children. The families OF the OF.
flcers live at the field. and here and
there along the neat rows OF homes
flowing black crepe stirs gently In
the breeze. Window blinds were
pulled low.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
Featured THURSDAY in
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
Nail Polish
Special 1Oc

About 1000 boxes OF French
Nail Polish TO sell at this low
price-solid cake form. Special
Zoe box.
-THE DOWNSTAIRS
STORE
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HERE'S MORE ABOUT
SILENT DEATH
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

bad as another to me-" he says.
lie can't comprehend what lcthal
RaH execution ~.
II know / have been sentenced 10
death. that II all" he says. II do
not want TO die. but what am | 90
do"
The lethai ems execution. popular
when lcgallzed by the legislature.
has stirred up y public tempest since
the day tho test cases" for II were
sentenced.
Thousands OF protest letters arc
pouring In on state officials, charR.
Ing that lethal gas killing IN "inhu.
man." In "eruei and unusual punish.
ment" and In the last word In re-.
fined torture"
No plans have as VT been drawn
for tho house OF creeping death"
that viii kin Hushio and Gee. This
Is the theory Of II. as Gov. Boyle en-.
planned II 10 me:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
470 Pairs
French Glaze Kid Gloves
Reduced to $1.65
BROKEN SIZES AND COLORS

THESE fine quality French Glace Kid Gloves,
i pique sewn and with novelty embroidery,
in Black White Tan, Gray, Beaver and Navy.
Price $1.65 pair.
Also in the offering are a number of pairs
of Strap-wrist Washable Chamois Gloves,
in natural color Price 81 IS pair.
Table
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
Mems Muslin
Night Shirts
Special $1.35

well.tailored from the well.
known Fruit OF the Loom
muslin and generously proper
toned. these Night Shirts. in
sizes i5 10 20. are uncommonly
good values for 91.36.
Aisle Table. First Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22

Earth sustains pressure Of 10000
tons cxertod by the light OF the sun.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
FRANTIC WOMEN
SEEK HUSBANDS

Two minutes after the Roma went
70 destruction. word Of the disaster
was received at the navy post. In a
few seconds bare.headcd women
were running 20 the sdiutanf's office.
Unable 10 obtain word OF the prob
able fate Of their husbands. many OF
them sped 70 the ferry and over to
the stricken ship. Here the sentries.
forcing the great crowds hack with
rough commands. held the women
gently while officers and friends re.
strained them from rushing thru TO
the wreck.
Officers. hardened TO death In ev.
cry form. auailed before the task OF
telephoning the news OF Lieut.. RI.
lcy's death To his widow at Aberdeen.
Md. There IL a 3-week old infant at
the Riley home. and II was fcnred
the shock might prove serious 10 the
young mother.
Reardon was fiat on his back. with
mud plastered over his face and
neck. when Capt. Woods and others
came TO the rescue. Reardon had
just crawled from under the wreck.
age.
just let me get the mud out OF
my eyes" Reardon said calmly. In re.
ply To a question as to his name and
the extent OF his injuries.
Reardon. who IL not seriously hurt.
said he was in the control cabin when
the controls went wrong.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
DEATH HOUSE
Is DIcSC1slIsID

A small concrctr death house.
about 5xTxs will be built In one cor.
ner OF the prison yard. Thru one
wall pipe leads TO large gas
tank.
This pipe would be Operated either
by a Jet or plug. which would be
manipulated by one OF three wires.
Three persons, 10 be seiecf~d by lot.
would pull the Individual wires. 40
none would know which had turned
on the gas.
On thu opposite side OF the death
house would be an outlet pipe TO
carry off the sas after the execu.
ton.
From the center wall six wit.
ner-es would lie able 10 watch tho
victim die. small easement win.
dow being provided for that purpose
The Law nays that this number Of
witnesses may attend the executions.
Entrnnce 10 IN. death house would
he gained thru a small. Theoretically
sealed door
Prison officials hold that within y
few seconds after tho condemned
man entered the death house. he
would t- under the influence Of the
raa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
Children's Sox
Special 12Jc

Finely-knit Cotton Sox In
roll-top style--plain brown.
Copenhagen. pink. light-blue
and white. Sizes ~; 10 s.
Special 1870 pair.
THE DOWNSTAIRS
STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-22
Breakfast Cloths
Special 85c

A graceful scroll pattern Is
featured In these Cloths OF ex-
tra.heavy Irish Cotton Damask
---slze 45x4s inches-special
S5e each.
Aisle Table. First Floor
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Sample"
Hair Brushes
LoW-Priced

There are $50 Brushes in this
Thursday offering. with choice
OF many good styles-blaok or
white bristles-at soc, 75f.
800 and 41.6O each.
THE DOWNSTAIRS
STORE
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
BOWERS BEACH

u The steamer Frederica left her wharf
in Frederick last Monday for the first
time this season and went to Philadelphia
where. she will Sc .,,.i the dry a5sG for
some repairs and painting previous to
resuming her seasons schedule. The
steamer was a welcome sight to the peo-
ple-especially to the farmers, who were
at the wharf at Bowers with wagon loads
of produce of many kinds, to be sent to
the city markets. The coming and going
of the steamboat breaks the monotony
of a long winter season, and reminds us
that the new spring season is at hand
The public school at Bowers reopened
last Monday, after a short period in
which the school was closed because of
illness of the teacher.
The new auto bus line recently estab-
HShed, is meeting with SuccesS-better
than it was expected to receive; the
reasonable charges attract the people,
who are going to the cities by the auto
line, rather than by train or boat.
United States Treasury Certificates are
for sale at the local post office in Bow
ers-which affords safe investment A
$50 certificate will be worth SIS at ma
turity-while the $50 certificates will be
worth 500 at maturity at the end of five
years. 1t is not only safe-but it will
pay as great amount of interest, as any
form of investment to be had without
the investor running any risk of loss.
The only child of Mr. and Mrs Norman
jackson, near Bowers, is very ill and
fears are entertained of its final recovery.
They have many sympathetic friends
here.
Mr.. and Mrs JOS p. Cross motored to
Wilmington on Tuesday of this week and
visited friends there.
Mr.. and Mrs Clifford Kelley of Milford
were Sunday guests of Postmaster and
Mrs. w. e. Kelley.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
SELBYVTLLE

The Community Club met at the clut
room on Thursday evening. Quite num-
Der were present. The program was as
follows:
Papers read by
Miss Ethel Warren-Art.
Miss Elsie Monteith-Home Making.
Mrs Daisey Scott-Curren Events.
Mrs VIM. Derrickson-Health.
Mrs. Alva Davis-Flowers
After the regular meeting, refresh
ments were served and the meeting ad-
journed.
The entertainment and social given by
the w. f. NJ Society to the society OF
Ocean View, was well attended and much
enjoyed Special credit should be given
Mrs. Alva Davis. and Mrs. Katie Stew
ems who so carefully trained the children,
and to the children themselves. who SO
successfully carried out their parts. Re-
freshments of cake and hot chocolate
were served at the close of the evening.
Mrs. l. Layfield Long has been quite
ill with la grippe.
The students from the Woman's Col
lege at Newark, have returned to the
college.
Mrs. Ollister Moore who has been sick
for quite some time, is recovering slow
ly
The apportionment list of Salem NJ. e.
Church, was read by the secretary, VIM.
B. Derrickson, at the close of the sermon
on Sunday The congregation gave Mr..
Derrickson a rising vote of thanks for
the splendid work he had done. Twenty
seven people stayed for class service. The
mems choir had charge of the music in
the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Volley Murray gave
birthday dinner to a number of their
friends on Sunday.
Mrs. Asher Nelson is visiting friends
in Philadelphia.
The p. T. A. will hold box social at
the school house, on the evening of the
last Tuesday of this month, March 2Sth
The only admission charged is that ev-
eryone that attends. shall be able to tell
an Irish joke. Failure to do this, will
cause a forfeit to be given, the amount
not to be less than 1c or more than 1Oc.
Come out and help the association by
your presence and by bringing boxes or
by buying those for sale.
Mr. Hudson, proprietor of the Hudson
Theatre, kindly allowed the young people
of the high school to sell candy to the
movie audience on Saturday night the
proceeds for which, are to be used for
the benefit of the graduating exercises.
w. A. Law is spending several days
with realtives in Philadelphia.
Mrs p. E. McCabe Long has returned
from a visit with relatives in New York.
The lower grades of the school are to
play number of the games they have /
been taught this winter. at the Hudson
on Friday evening, March the
nth Admission 10c.
Miss Eleanor Hollingsworth was vis-
itor in town over Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
WANTED

WANTED-A pair Of blocky built mare
mules. not over ten years old. Coursey
Hammond, Harrington Del. 1t
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. COW peas and
Wilson soy beans to be delivered to near
est station. Advise quantity, send sam
pie, and we will advise best cash price.
Williams & Baker DagsbOro, Del.
m17-3t
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
EMERSON RECORDS
iced. Special sale, SOC, Csc and
E. H. Bratten, Milford, Del.
RRIDGEYILLE

A birthday surprise party was given
Mrs. James Sullivan on Wednesday eV-
ening of last week at their home on Wal
nut street.
Fred Butler who has been on the sick
\ list and recently was compelled to re-
turn to the house after being out a few
days is improving again at this time.
Horace Jones. age IS years, died on
Tuesday afternoon at his home, of dOu-
BILE pneumonia. Mr.. Jones spent the
greater part of his life in this commun-
in the employ of John Harris, one Of our
! local blackSmiths.
/ ID. Lee Short was taken suddenly ill
on Tuesday evening while at work at
/ the passenger station and had to he re-
leaved in order to secure the necessary
medical attention and is now confined to
The Grammer grades of the Bridge
vile public schools will present Cherry
Blossom Time in Japan" at the Opera
House, Thursday evening, March ~.
Everybody is earnestly requested to be
John Auaerson has completed the boxes
for the hose carts for the fire company
efulPme efSap fo3 WHIT wiIi be securely ecu held. anu
Watman Dawson of near town who
has been under the care Of Milford
physician is slowly improving at this
George Culver was on business trip
to Baltimore the first of the week.
Purnell Nelson of Wilmington spent
the first of the week with his parents
here.
to Wilmington the first of the week.
The writer had the privilege on Sun
day evening to hear by wireless telephone
the evening services at the Calvary
Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh, Pa. At
the conclusion of the opening exercises
the pastor introduced the Hon. VIM. J.
Brvan who addressed the audience for
at least an hour While this outfit here
is very crude, being entirely home made
every word, music and sound was as
plain as any local telephone
Charles Owens who is in Battle Creek
Michigan, for his health is expected
home in the near future, possibly next
week. His health has rapidly improved
since his stay there.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
LINCOLN CITY

After spending ten days with her par
ents, Mrs. Roscoe Wheaterley and daugh-
ter, Violet. returned to their home at
Long Island, on Tuesday
Miss Louise Clendaniel of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Clendaniel.
The stork visited the home of J. o..
Willis and wife, presenting them with a
fine son. early Tuesday morning.
A Travelling Library is now at the
school and an opportunity is presented
to everyone who so desires to secure
books to read, by calling at the school
between the hours of eight a. m. and
four p. m. 1t is hoped that many will
avail themselves of this opportunity.
Owing to the revival services that are
still in progress the Ladies Aid will meet
with Mrs. Mae Wyatt on Saturday ev-
ening, March 18th, instead of Friday eV-
ening, as previously stated
The attendance at the Sabbath school
on Sunday last was 172. Each week the
number is increasing.
Don't forget the date, Tuesday March
28th. as the time for the monthly meet
ing of the Lincoln Home and School AS
sociation All persons interested are ur-
ged to attend and asked not to wait for
a special invitation.
Call "pETTYJoHN's" for Drugs of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
20 Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
SHAWNEE

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Knots and daugh-
ter, Sarah, spent Sunday with the lat
teris parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. An
derson, near Viola.
Mrs. H. R. Lemex went to the Mill
ford Hospital where she had an opera
r. J. Harding is very ill at this writ
ing.
ter spending some time in Washington
and Philadelphia.
A shadow social will be held at the
Shawnee Church, Wednesday, March
%, An entertainment will be given be-
Christian Endeavor every Sunday ev-
ening
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-(25) Horses and Mules
Chas. e. Windsor.
FOR SALE-Sweet violets. SOC per
hundred. Mrs. Joe Rogers m17-2t
FOR SALE-Oyster shell lime. Milo G.
Farber Phone 241R11. Milford. Del
m17-2tp
BROWN LEGHORN Matching eggs for
r. F. d. No. A. 1tp
FOR SALE-Two cars of fancy Maine
grown seed cobbler potatoes, red clover,
Alsyke and seed oats. All immediate de-
livery. Williams & Baker. DagsbOro. Del
m17-2t
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
HOUSTON

Zack johnson and Mrs William Col
bourn delightfully."- entertained the Ladies
Aid on Thursday night, March 9Th.
On last Thursday, March 9th, Mr.. and
Mrs. William T. Sharp celebrated their
golden wedding. They were married so
years ago by Rev. Trusten McColley.
They received about, $40 in gold, several
pieces of silver and a number of other
useful articles.
Mrs Randolph Graham attended the
Women's Aid of the Pennsylvania Sys-
tenn at Wilmington last Monday.
Mrs. Capehart of Lincoln spent Tues
day with her niece, Mrs. Henry Sapp.
Mrs p. J. Satterfield and Mrs. Gus
Morgan have been on the sick list for
several days past.
Mrs. Joseph Marvel has not shown
much improvement since last week. Her
sister, Mrs. Maylin, of Philadelphia, is
with her now.
Call "PETTYJoHN's" for drugs of
Quality" Mail OF phone orders. Phone
% Milford.
EMERSON RECORDS
Reduced. Special sale, SOC, Csc and
75c. E. H. Bratten, Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
PARROT AND MONKEY &c

Special this week, large can Parrot
and Monkey Baking Powder, Sc; dried
lima beans, 15c at; brOoms, SSc
brooms for 32c; SOC brooms for 4Oc;
Csc brooms for 60c. A wonderful cof-
fee for Csc. A good one for zoe. 1t
paws to deal at STEWARDS.
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
TUESDAY

DNESDAY-THREE IN ONE
Norma TaImadge & Eugene O'Brien in RI
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
NOTICE

cure Havoline Lubricating Oils from your
local garages write us and we will be
pleased to quote, on grade for your par
ticular purpose. Williams & Baker, Days
boro. Del, Distributors. m173t
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17

The story is by Rupert H
first a simple seamtress, and U
is attracted because of her stri
Miss Talmadge, and others in t
bert, Blanche Douglas and Ida
Added Comedy DOG &C
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17

and o'clock Excepting Saturday Will Open Doors $50
First Show GAS, $780, 1915 l-2 Shows
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
LOST

LOST-Pair glasses with shell rim be-
| tween Pettyjohn's bakery and home. Re-
ward if returned. Mrs. J. G. Dawson. 1tp
LOST-Carriage lantern, between How
ard Sapp's garage and Shawnee. If found
return and receive reward. John T..
Truitt, Shawnee. 1tp
LOST-Somewhere between Causey av-
enue and Pierce's Hardware Store, one
long gray suede glove. If found, please
return to Chronicle Office. 1t
LOST-A timber chain, between Over
brook and William Johnson. Finder
please notify Paynter Warrington, near
Overbrook. r. Paynter Warrington, Har-
beson, Del. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1922-03-17
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sunday, March 18th. Mass at Mil
ford, 1880. Evening services 1880.
During Lent services every Friday ev-
ening at 1870.
Middletown transcript., 1922-02-04
HEAT INFLUENCES CONCRETE
Discovery Made That Edges Curl Up
and Down in Response to Tenn
perature Changes.

That the edges of concrete roads
curl up and down in response to
changes In temperature. is the discov.
cry recently made by the bureau Of
public roads of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture In the course
Of experiments at the departments
experimental farm at Arlington, Va.
Curling is caused by the unequal ex-
pnns!on and contraction of the upper
and lower sides of the concrete slab
under the influence of heat. It has
been observed during the middle of
the day when the surface of the road
becomes hot 1t expands more than the
cooler underside and causes the sides
to move downward. At night when
the surface is cool the contraction
causes the edges to rise slightly. The
extreme movement may be as much as
one-tenth of an inch.
While the warping of the concrete
is not in itself detrimental to the road,
1t may lead to failure of the surface
under the wheels of vehicles which.
travel over it when parts of 1t are
not resting on the ground.