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Worst Hurricane on Record.

The most terrible cyclone of modern
times was probably that of October 10,
1880, which has been specially named
"the great hurricane"
Starting firm Barbados, where
neither trees nor dwellings were left
standing, it caused an English fleet an
chored Off st. Lucia to disappear, and
completely ravaged this island, where
6,OOO persons were crushed under the
ruins.
After this the whirlwind, tending to-
ward Martinique, enveloped a convoy
of French transports, and sunk more
than forty ships, carrying 1000 SOL
diers on land the towns Of st. Pierre
and other places were completely
razed by the wind, and 1900 persons
perished there. More to the north,
Dominique, st. Eustatius, st. Vincent
and Porto Rico were likewise devas-
tated, and most of the vessels which
were in the path Of the cyclone
foundered with all their crews. Be-
yond Porto Rico the tempest bent to
the northeast toward the Bermudas,
and though its violence gradually d.
minished. 1t sunk several English war
ships returning to Europe.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
Our Neighborhood Orphans
BY MRS. GEORGE DONALDSON

Among the good works of the Pali-
sadian is the aid rendered by it to it's
neighbor the Christian Orphan Home,
in giving it publicity, and as it offers
it space in this, it's anniversary num-
ber, a little of it's unusual and inter-
esting story is told again for those
who may not know it.
The Home was the result of the
vision of a man of humble circum-
stances, who desired to care for poor
homeless children, and Mr.. Manning
and his friend, Mr.. Nelson, started
the project in 1900, with one hundred
dollars in cash and an infinite faith
in their own Heavenly Father to
whom they turned in every trying
circumstance.
Mr.. Nelson says, "It was indeed a
trying time, and not least, the day the
first four orphans were admitted. All
money donated, besides loans from
friends, had been spent and there was
no food that very evening, but sup
ply of groceries followed and we never
knew who sent it.
During the twenty years following,
four hundred and fifty homeless chill
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

ing the petition and Palisade was
completely swallowed up by Fort Lee.
How we'll the thought redounded to
the benefit of Palisade is a muchly
mooted question.
A Great Dinner
When all was ready for the union
there was great function at Cella's
in Fort Lee Mayor John c. Abbott
had been instrumental in putting the
bill through. At the dinner the feel
ing was for harmony, and there were
a number of felicitous speeches by
leading citizens of all sections. Baily
Millard read a famous poem-a poem
of history and prophecy which was
greatly enjoyed. He expected to see
Jim Binner still the towns most
active boy at the age of 100, and
Charles T. Logan still playing ball
at $50. At this dinner was born the
thought of honoring Mayor Abbott for
delivering" Palisade, and the pro
posal was made to name Washington
avenue Abbott boulevard, which the
council later confirmed. 1t is inter-
esting to reflect that it wasn't long
before she wished she hadn't changed
Washington avenue to Abbott boule-
ward, and many families had Wash
ington avenue on their stationery
years afterward. Some may have it
there now.
Palisade had many lean years from
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
Some Reminiscent
Thoughts on Palisade
Continued from page Is

and after that there was very little
cause for water in cellars.
Laid Of in Sections
Palisade WIS laid off in sections, but
the front sections were soonest sold
that is the area from Anderson ave-
nue. to the cliff front, and from Co.
lumbia avenue to Bride way or even
to Dorincourt road and block north
This section is still the thickest set
tied, though there are some twenty
or more homes in West Palisde.
There was once wooden stairway
leading up from Edgewater to the
top of the cliff, with landings and rest
ing seats about every fifty feet. The
cliff is 800 feet high in Palisade.
In August, 1906, Palisade got a
hose reel and about 1900 feet of hose
from the bo1 ough of Fort Lee, the
presentation taking place in the park
before it became an amusement resort.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
MaSOnS Bazaar to
Start Mon. Next

The Whitehead Lodge No. 1874, F.
and A. M. will hold a bazaar starting
Monday next and will last five days.
The usual articles found at a bazaar
will be on sale at their lodge room on
Lawton avenue and the trolley line.
The big feature of the week will be
the disposition of a special six Stude-
baker touring car.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

dren had found home under it's roof,
which was supported by voluntary
contributions. The day we left for
our new home on the Palisades, we
brought along truck loaded with
food, and the property in Jersey City
purchased for $4,000 had been sold
for $3S,000 enabling us to buy our
new place.
"a $1,000 donation from friend en-
abled us to purchase in 1911, fifty
acre farm in West Park, N. Y, for the
purpose of erecting fresh air home
for the children, and here they have
spent twelve happy summers.
This camp has been we'll equipped
and many of the children coming out
from the big cities have never seen
the country before coming there.
"The present Home was the property
of Dr. O'Neill and has seven acres of
ground around the beautiful house.
"a boys dormitory was erected in
addition, with dining room, play
room, chapel and steam laundry, the
grounds well fenced, with seesaws,
swings, etc., and these Improvements
with the purchase price, made the
sum over 100000.
"The Home people desire now to sell
addition to accommodate many other
children needing their care, and plans
for this have been prepared by Mr..
Ernest Sibley free of charge, and
good deal of building material do
mated.
MAY this needed improvement be
soon started and it will lead to pros
perity, good luck and happiness to
those who will help them.
"One is impressed on entering the
Home, with the home-like air, the
children playing about or freely run
ming up and down stairs or out on
the grounds, or aiding in the work,
just as our own little ones do in our
homes, with none of the ordinary re-
straints, uniforms, or caretakers, of
the usual institution.
"The children have thorough train
ling in all the phases of housework, at
tend school, go out into the village,
as do other children, and some re-
ceive business training before going
into the world.
MANY are now good and prosperous
citizens and one of the unique fea-
lures of the Home is the reunion,
yearly, when they come back to see
Father and Mother Nelson and each
other, to renew old ties and to tell of
their work to the father and mother
1r@, .y, oh =,
ANY child in need has claim on
the Home, without red tape in admit
ting and without respect to creed or
race.
"Among the voluntary contributing
factors, is the Helping Hand Society,
formed since the advent of the Home
to our Palisades, consisting of women
from this and neighboring towns,
meeting the first Tuesday of each
month, in the Home, each contribut-
ing 25 cents monthly as dues and aid
ng, if they desire, in the mending.
Two entertainments are given yearly
bv this society, a musicale in the fall,
and a lawn party in June, voluntary
collections being the rule here, also,
and the various churches and other
organizations are all represented in
this body to which all are cordially
invited to become active or associate
members"
Phone Fort Lee 23-or come up
Tuesday, October 2, at 3 o'clock.
blessed is he that considereth the
poor. The Lord will deliver him in
time of trouble"
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
Questioning tho judge.

Aunt jimmy. Carolina negress, was
a great advocate Of the rod as help in
child-rearing. AS result of an un-
merciful beating which she gave her
youngest and "orneriest," she was
brought into court one day. by out.
ragged neighbors.
The Judge, after giving her a severe
lecture, asked if she had anything to
say
"Jest one thing, jedge," she replied.
II wants to AK you question. Was
you ever the parent of perfectly
wuthless cullud chile"-Everybody's
Magazine.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
Teaching q Fish.

According tt Professor Thorndike a
fish can learn to go to certain places
to take certain paths, to bite at certain
things and refuse others, but that is
about the measure of his ability.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
Not to Be Lightly Bestowed.

"a man dat really values his opin-
ion," said Uncle Eben. sis liable to
take little care of it an not let it git
mussed up iE permiscuous conversa-
tiOn -
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

The Junior Christian Endeavor So
eiety of Grantwood Congregational
Church held a meeting IN the church
auditorium Sunday evening. Plans
for the coming year were discussed,
and the meetings were changed from
Wednesday to Tuesday evenings. A
meeting will be held in the church
Tuesday evening and officers for the
coming year will be elected.
Mrs. B. Duncan McClave and her
little daughter and Miss E. McClave
will sail for Paris on October 1. They
will be the guests of Mrs. McClave's
mother.
l.. Wagner of Lawton avenue re-
turned during the week after a
months stay with his parents at Wa
terford, N. j.
The Episcopal Church Sunday
School reopened Sunday.
AC llCl ohC pioI III t1o6OWoISA
Heights and Grantwood has been sold
to the Hudson Developing Company
and is being divided into streets.
Daniel McGrath of Columbia ave-
nue. returned Monday from a months
vacation at East Hampton, Long Is
land.
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hearn of Knox
avenue motored to Mamaroneck, N. Y.
Friday, where they attended the we'd
ding of Mrs. Hearn's niece.
Examinations will be held at Grant
wood Post Office October 6 for the
position of clerk carrier in the postal
department. Information regarding
the examination may be had on appli-
cation to the postmaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Kenny of
Washington avenue have returned
from their vacation which they spent
at Staten Island.
Norman Fridlington underwent a
second operation Wednesday at the
Y. M. C. A. Hospital at Sharon, Con-
necticut, for his leg. The pus from
the infected leg was extracted, and
it is hoped that this will end all
further trouble. Mr.. and Mrs. Frid-
lington have been at the bedside of
the young lad for the past week and
report that he is doing as well as can
be expected. AS the crisis has passed
all of Norman's friends hope for a
speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Whelan, their
daughter Irene and Virginia Fessler
le it Sunday for a weeks vacation at
Atlantic City.
Joseph Dickert of Pennsylvania has
returned to Grantwood again after an
absence o two years Joey will live
at the home OF his uncle, Mr.. Bishop
of Lafayette avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Woods OF
Palisade avenue will occupy the Stark
home on Grant avenue shortly.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Mrs. E. Nees and daughter, Miss c.
Nees, who have been guests of Mrs.
E. PEBBLES, have returned to their
home in Springfield, Mass.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Mr.. J. F. Whelan has planted many
home on Knox and Palisade avenues.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Washington avenue are vacationing in
Washington, d. c.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
Footlose.

Lets go walkin', Miss Johnsing. I
feels kinda pedestrian tonight"
"All right. l feels kinda walkative
nah own self."-Nashville Tennessean.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Arthur Scullion of Anderson avenue
left for Dartmouth College Saturday
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK

Mr. and Mrs. R. Cadien, Sr., mo-
tored to Greenwood Lake Sunday.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
Thomas Carroll of Anderson avenue
left for Dartmouth College Tuesday.

John Erez of Grantwood and Harry
Accomando of Fairview will start
their accountancy courses in New
York University Monday.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21
Ends That Meet.

"Don't you find it difficult to make
both ends meet?"
Not the end Of my money and the
end of the week."-London Answers.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Miss Margaret Murphy of Mount st.
Vincent returned to her home Tues
day after spending several weeks at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. William
Ahearn of Grant avenue.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Joseph Driver is living in town
again with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Driver of Lafayette avenue.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

pleted for the initial sport dance of
The Royal Ten. The dance, which
will be held on Octobr 20 at the Ma
sonic Temple and will be enlivened by
the music of the Happy Players. This
orchestra recently won jazz contest
at Twin Capitol, Union Hill.
Palisadian., 1923-09-21

Everyone is busy now
getting ready for cooler
months, longer evenings
and more time spent in
doors.
How shabby some rugs
look when you begin to
re-arrange the furni-
ture in preparation for
Fall!
The foundation of a
rooms beauty is the rug.
Build up from that.
r X X
This event offers two
good reasons for getting
your new rugs nova
special display of many
more patterns than or
dinarily and reduced
prices.
X y y
Almost every rug in the
store is reduced. Some
very good bargains will
go to the early buyers.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09

age ii receives. and fits good repute
abroad, certainly the Annapolis Pub
lie Library has lived up 10 that test
Thus far the Public Library has
never been in debt. and if the pres
cat conservative management contin-
ues il never viii. OF the sums con-
tributed from time TO time for its
support by interested and public
spirited citizens not penny has been
wasted. Nobody concerned in the man
agement except the Librarian, has
ever received cent for his services,
but all have. besides giving their
time, contributed more or less from
their own pockets. The concert soon
10 be given is not for the purpose OF
extricating the Public Library from
any financial straits. but rather for
tho purpose of adding a small amount
to its funds to insure its steady
growth and consequent usefulness.
Hence all those who attend the con-
cert on the 18th not only will have
the pleasure OF listening TO an en-
tertainment of unusual merit but will
aid materially one OF the most desery-
ing of local institutions.
ii. j. FENTON,
Pres. Public Library Association.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09
TUESDAY. JANUARY .. 1923.
WORTHY OF EMULATION

The board OF education in an
Ohio town, in Il long hunt for
suitable site for new high
school building including an ath-
lctic field, had its efforts reward
ed by a citizen presenting the
ground on one condition-which
was that he might be permitted
to name the school as a memoir
ial TO his wife. Since the gift
was of considerable value and
other property was included, the
terms were agreed TO readily. 1t
is a common practice to honor
persons of eminencc by giving
their names to public schools, and
colleges often receive gifts that
tend to memorabilia the name OF
the donor or one selected by him.
q Yet there is no valid reason
why public schools should no,
have equal favor with more adj
vanced Institutions. 1t is the
duty of the taxpayers to main
tain the p0blic schools, but that
should not preclude gift which
would make facilities better. Be
sides that such a gift would BEN
eft the bays and girls right at
home and none should have
greaer claim on ones generosity.
The example is one that is
worthy of emulation, since it need
not lift any obligation from the
community at large, only add to
what the taxpayers provide.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09

Unexplained, however, are the
doings of the American govern
ment in connection with Wolfe
Lindenfeld. whose recent depor-
tation from Ellis Island was only
another chapter in long series
OF mvs terious events In Whica he
has been the central figure.
Lindenfeld's capture in Poland
was the sum total OF results OF
the efforts OF countless agents OF
justice. both state and national.
who cndeavored 10 solve the
Wall Street bomb explosion of
more than two years ago. \
police fanfare accompanied his
arrest and confession and high
officials were busy for several
DAYS congratulating themselves
over the great capture.
The public did not treat the
confession seriously. and the
agents OF justice themselves. aft
or consideration. decided that
Lindenfeld was maneuvering for
free trip back TO New York
Lindenfcld dropped out OF sight
for several months. only TO re-
appear at Ellis Island. where his
presence was at first denied. then
admitted. and where he was
treated 10 a hurried hearing. then
dcported as likely to become a
public charge.
There will be no particular
quarrel with the deportation or
der. but the whole Lindenfcld
proceeding savors of something
unreal. OF something under the
surface. Greater candor in such
affairs would enable the agencies
responsible for official action to
be held in higher esteem.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09
FREE SEEDS

The House appropriations
committee has omitted an item
for the free distribution of seeds.
but the matter will not end there.
Regardless of how the commit
tee members may feel about it,
somebody on the floor of the
House will move for reinstate-
ment and it will have support.
Last year 100000 was expended
in this form of publicity for the
members. for that is all to which
it amounts.
Originally the free seed listri-
button had something to recon-
mend it 1t was designed to
widen plant growing. That pur-
pose, however. has long since
been lost sight 'of and the seeds
in recent years have been sent
broadcast over rural districts on
the theory that the recipients
would be delighted TO be thus re-
membered by their congressman,
and the result would be that the
usefulness of the representative
would be continued indefinitely.
But 1t hasn't worked that way al
ways. No longer arc rare seeds
sent out. They are purchased in
the market and are usually of
common varieties and common
quality. Sometimes they will
grow and sometimes not: it isn't
safe TO depend on them.
If anything tangible were to be
gained through seed distribu-
ton. carefully selected varieties
would be chosen and they would
be sent 70 those regions where
not grown hitherto. yet which
might be adapted in soil and the
Climate to the production OF such
plants. II a better grade OF corn
than had hitherto been grown
were discovered. a little seed
widely distributed in the corn
belt would be advantageous. But
that is not the policy pursued.
Crops of vegetables or grains are
sought not nearly so auch as
votes. The policy has such 4
firm grip because it is paid for
from the public treasury. And
that is the reason why ii should
have been abandoned long AGO
Its indefenS;.sleness increases
with the years.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

IS often caused by an infiamed con-
iltion of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inaamed you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing. Unless the in
1ammation can be reduced, your
hearing may be destroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
will do what we claim for it-rid your
system of Catarrh or Deafness caused
" Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE has been successful in the
reatment of Catarrh for over Forty
Years.
Sold by all druggists.
F. j. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, o.
(Adv.)
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09
WHY q
is THE SKY BLUE

A FTER astronomers and scientists
u Of various kinds had puzzled over
this apparently simple question for
many hundreds of years. Prof. John
Tyndal, famous scholar of the last
century, solved the mystery with the
following explanation:
Sunlight is pure white light. made
up of rays of the seven primary colors
which are seen in the rainbow-red.
orange, yellow. green, blue, indigo and
violet. The sky, which is really the
mir which surrounds the earth, is filed
with myriads OF tiny specks or par
tlcles of matter which absorb some
of the colors In the Rays OF sunlight
and reflect others--forming the COM
bination which we have come to know
as SKY blue The variations in
shade of this blue is doe 10 the fact
that the atmosphere is iiiled with diff
ferent densities of these dust-particleS
al different times and also 10 the vary
ing angles ut when the sunlight
strikes upon them. After rain, how
ever, the air is washed comparatively
clear and the sky then appears at its
true blue which we are accustomed
to associate with it. If one could
penetrate outside the shell of air which
surrounds the earth, the SKY" instead
of being blue, would appear TO be pure
white because there would be nothing
to impede the direct rays of the white
sunlight.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09
DECLARES KHAN USED
BLACK MASK AT NIGHT


dissatisfaction" the witness said. 1t
wasn't what we called invisible gov
eminent but II sure was a change in
government
As n matter of fact. Captain Skip
with told US that If the grand jury,
which was in session. failed 10 bring
about indictments. We would. meaning
the Khan"
after ] got out of the Khan they
sent me with a bunch OF men 10 the
Arkansas line. / had orders 10 fog
these men and tell them to get across
the line and stay across"
They did not know you had quit
them
Il reckon not"
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09
HEALING CREAM
STOPS CATARRH
Clogged Air Passages Open At
Once-Nostrils Cleared

II your nostriis are clogged and
your head stuffed because of catarrh
or a cold. get Ely's Cream Balm at
any drug store. Apply little of this
pure. antiseptic. germ destroying
cream into your nostrils and let it
penetrate through every air passage
of your head and membranes. In
slant relief
How good il feels Your head is
clear Your nostrils are open You
breathe freely. No more hawking or
snuffiing- Head colds and catarrh
yield like magic. Don't stay stuffed
up. choked and miserable Relief is
sure.-(Adv-)
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09
TO the Editor Of the Evcning capital


To the Editor Of the Evening Capital
Dear Sir: Now that a concert is
being prepared at the Governors
Mansion on the 18th for the benefit
of the Public Library l should like
To state a few facts concerning the Ii
brary that may be of interest. The
Annapolis Public Library was put in
operation exactly two years ago this
month. was told then that mis-
cellaneous collection of books did not
make library and that the people
cs Annapolis would not patronize a
library If it were organized Both
statements were conceived in ignor-
ance and born of pessimism. The col
lection of books has since become
library in fact, and people of all ages
and from all sections of the city and
country have come to it for the in
tellectual relaxation and stimulus
which good books can give.
When organized the Annapolis Pub
lie Library contained about 1000 vol
umes: today il contains 409S. In two
years it is virtually doubled in size.
When the Library was first opened
for use thirty-seven people took out
cards emitting them to draw books.
Today that number has grown to 1887.
During its first year Q92D. the Lii
lrary issued an average of 45 books
per library day: in its second year
Q922). the average was Go. As many
as lis looks have been given out on
a single library day. Over 10000 have
Teen issued in the last two years.
No one will assert today, think.
that collection of books will not
make library. or that the people
OF this community will not patronize
library If organized. But not only
has the Public Library been well at
tended; it has acquired a reputation
for good service beyond our houndar-
les. When organized the Public Lii
erary was an experiment known only
to few interested people: today it
mas become an established municipal
institution known throughout the
county and State. and beyond. The
State Library Board has given it Of
fetal recognition and material help.
and IT is on the mailing list Of cor
poTat.oas and municipalities as far
west as Oregon and as far east as
Germany The recently organized Ii
krary at Cambridge. Md. was model
Ell ON the Annapolis Public Library.
If any public library is justified by
its service 10 the public. the patron-
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-01-09
SEVERE COUGH AFTER IN.
FIUENZA

After an attack of the Flu which
left me with severe cough nothing
seemed to relieve me until / USED
Foley's Honey and Tar writes Mrs
X. ID. Drake, Childs, Maryland
Coughs resulting from Influenza.
Whooping Cough. Asthma, Group. La
Grippe and Bronchitis are quickly re-
lieved with Foley's Honey and Tar
Contains no opiates ingredients
printed on the wrapper Largest sell.
ling cough medicine in the World
(Adv)