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distinction. Mauatne's interest in the
organization has always been great,
and her husband was the first man
10 become an associate member. She
is very keen about the proposed
mothers building, and in order to
help she has established branch
studios all over the city where a
certain percentage OF the tuition fees
i turned over to the building fund.
There are thirteen of these studios
now i'll operation. ranging from four
/" ten pupils each. Madame says of
THESE studios that every lesson is
stone in the mothers building" For
Il number of years this great pianist
has made every effort to standardize
the teaching of her art, especially
since the high school pupils are al
lowed. credit for music.
Mrs. Joseph F. Randall. chairman
al the Shoe and rubber fund, will hold
- card party in her home, S146 18th
street northwest, February s. at
q clock. The funds obtained in this
Way are for her Department.
one Of the most worthwhile things
being done for our children Is the
work of the teachers in the Edmonds
school in teaching the pupils of that
hnilding the value OF the pictures for
Z hich their school is famous. There
are several hundred pictures in this
nui!ding, most Of them being copies
- IdilOuS pam VI
historic buildings and places. There
~" also some portraits of great men
and several very valuable steel en-
cravings. In the place OF honor
hangs a portrait of Mr.. Edmonds,
after whom the building was named
and whose widow presented the pic
fureS as u memorial to him. The pu
ptls % the first grade. under the eN-
lr't teaching of their teacher. Mrs
Ely. are familiar with nearly half of
this wonderful collection. and by the
time they are able to read fluentiy
they will be possessed of a liberal
at education. All of our school chill
dItn should be taught more about
art, and either their parents or teach
rrS should try to instili in them some
appreciation of the treasures with
which this city is full.
The Kenilworth Parent-Teache Ter
Association met January IS and Mrs.
G.. \. Lingeback presided. This school
has started to serve the milk lunch.
Mrs. Joseph Brashears was appointed
chairman of the Juvenile Court COM
mittee. This organization will have
fathers night" February 20 at y
o'clock, when Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter
Will be the speaker Mrs. Joseph
Clarke is in charge of the refresh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03
The Capital Stock

The preferred stock arbitrarily earns SO and
the charter provides that minimum OF $500 per
annum may be paid upon the common stock,
yielding $500 return upon each sl25OO in
vested, because, with the initial offering have
persuaded my associates to allot one share of
common stock with each share OF preferred sub
scribed. Not to make it a bonus, but rather to
give the preferred stockholders a voting voice i'll
the affairs of the Corporation.
Thus you can see it is in every way CO.
operative proposition, in which the rights of all
are equitably considered and conserved in direct
ratio to ones holdings. l want this to be CO.
operative enterprise with large personnel. l
want those with moderate means to invest to be
associated with others of us who are going rather
more heavily into it, and share with us the liberal
earnings which assured by most conservative
Judgment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

office work. Ambrose Durkin will be
the soloist. The Maury Home and
School Association will hold a lunch
con sale in the basement of the school
Thursday from 1880 until 1870. the
proceeds of which will be used In
playground equipment ard the shoe
and rubber fund. All parents and
friends are invited to this sale.
1t is to be hoped that the parents
in each of the schools in Washington
will awaken in this time of serious
lack of cooperation to their respon-
sibility. The parents occupy a stra-
tegic position. They pay the taxes
which makes the school possible, and,
through the children which they
bring into the world. supply the ma
terial upon which The processes of
education may work. The child. the
parent and the community suffer
from this lack of interest and knowl-
edge on the part Of parents. The or
ganization of parent-teacher associa-
tons in every school Is the only way
to bring the parents to "A realization
of their responsibility for the success
or failure of the workings of the
public school system. There must be
a close touch between those respon-
sible for the child at home and at
school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

| have been interested in the formation OF
this corporation because know from experience
the great earning possibilities of money ntelli-
gently employed in Washington real estate in
vestment securities. Unlike most such enter
prises-that must seek by advertisement and per
sonal solicitation for field in which to employ
their capitalize Wardman Mortgage and Dis
count Corporation will have an assured and sub
stantial business from the day it begins to func
ton.
My connection with the real estate develop
ment of Washington places me in position to
judge clearly the prospects Of the corporation
and to anticipate its resultant success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03
Its Outlook

think the hiSto. Of the Wardman activities
i'll the upbuilding of Washington during the past
Is years can be taken as a guarantee of the
curacy of my vision for the future of this cor
poration, otherwise | would not go into it myself,
nor invite others to invest in its stock.
The Corporation is not founded upon all idea
of speculation, but comes into existence to serve
a very important need in the community for its
more rapid and substantial Development i'll the
results OF which all of who hold shares i'll this
corporation going to benefit. 1t will be
going concern from the day open for business
and at the arrival Of its dividend periods will, l
am confident, justify my expectations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03
WOMAN POLITICIAN DEAD.
Wife of Mayor Shank, Indianap-
oils, Influenza Victim.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, February q
Mrs. Sarah Shank, wife of Mayor Lew
Shank, died at her home here last
night, after an illness of two weeks.
She was suffering from a complica-
tion of diseases. resulting from an
attack Of influenza.
Mrs. Shank, who was forty-six
years old, was a prominent figure in
Indiana politics, as the result of her
activities in connection with the va
rious enterprises of her husband. She
was d member of the city board of
park commissioners and took a lead
ing part in local civic affairs.
Mayor Lew Shank. who had re-
manned at his wife's bedside almost
constantly throughout her Illness.
was PROSTATE with grief. He has
Cancelled all speaking engagements
in his campaign for the republican
nomination for governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

We are organizing with 10000 shares Of
stock, divided into 10000 shares of preferred at
$1,000 per share par value and $4,000 shares OF
common stock without par value. The holders
only of the common stock shall constitute the
voting power. But the preferred stock will be
entitled to fixed yearly dividend of so upon
the par value, payable semi-annually on January
I'd and July I'd, which becomes obligatory upon
the corporation before any dividends shall be
set aside paid the common stock. These
preferred stock dividends are cumulative. The
preferred stock is safeguarded by the assets OF
the company and has prior claim upon them. The
earnings of the common stock are fixed by our
charter at a minimum of four dollars per share
per annun.
The remaining surplus from earnings. which
the Board of Directors at their discretion deem
wise to distribute. is to be allotted pro rata.
share and share alike, among the holders OF the
outstanding preferred and common stock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03
ART AND LITERATURE
INTRODUCED IN GRADES
Pupils in London Elementary
School Introduced to Clas-
steal Masters.

LONDON. February 2-Plutarch
Wagner, Bach. Leonardo: da Einci and
Chaucer are favorites OF some of the
children at London county council
elementary school in one of the
suburbs of London. Tie head mis-
tress is abandoning MANY old-fash-
toned ideas regarding education
which still hold good in many Eng
fish schools. aud has Introduced art
and literature into the syllabus with
out neglecting elementary subjects.
The result is said to be a marked
Improvement in the youngsters ideas.
self-expression and general knowl-
edge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

mental artistic. has
been an active
member and the
chairman of mu-
sic in the Distric =
Of Columbia Con
grass OF Mothers
and Parent-T Teach
er Associations
for a number of
years. Her work
during the war
and since for the
Austrian relief is
well known. In
this work she was
assisted by her
most gifted young,
daughter, who is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03
For Constipated Bowels, Sick Headache,
Colds, Sour Stomach, Biliousness

Dependable No other cathartic or
laxative acts so gently on the liver
and bowels as "Cascarets." They
never grippe, sicken or inconvenience
you. They positively strengthen and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

regulate the bowels, restoring nat
ural, regular movement. "Cascarets
are harmless and are used by mil
lions of men, women and children.
10c boxes, also 25c and SOC sizes
any drug store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

Madame Marie Won Cnschuld. in
tcrnationally famous as an instru-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-02-03

This column is conducted by the
District OF Columbia Congress of
Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associa-
tons. Headquarters, the Appeals build
ing. 1875 9Th street northwest.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
Harmless Way to
Chase Headaches

Here is a recipe to make your
own safe harmless headache relief
right at home. Instead of taking
"a settlers, pills, asprins, or
SSTST9a other harmful drugs, just
- mix a small amount OF old
SS'"' fashioned Gof's Bitters in
III a little water and swallow.
Goff's Bitters is made of
49, purest herbs, and can be
purchased at small cost in any drug
or grocery store.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30

A boy is just layer of curiosity
surrounding an appetite.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
Long Neck

Stop! Looks and Listen! Ladies Aid
ahead. At the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Short, Jr., on the second Thurs
day evening in June, which will be
the 18th. Should this evening be stor-
my, don't miss the following Thursday
evening, June 18th. Welcome is our
motto. Don't forget the dates.
Long Neck and Central schools have
closed after a successful term with
Miss Julia Steen and Mrs. Chas. Lin
go as teachers. Hurrah for vacation
time, says the kiddies.
Oak Orchard is getting quite popu-
lar again and manyApeople are maxi
ing frequent visits and are enjoying
the chilly breezes of the river.
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lingo enter
tained to dinner on Sunday Mr. and
Mrs. Wellington Wilson and son Wal
lace of Harrington, ACCOMPANIED by
the formers sister, Mrs. saul Lofland
of Brooklyn, N. Y.
James Hazard, Jr., and Betty e.
Downs were entertained by Miss Del
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30

to be badly sprained, but no bones
broken. About two years ago Francis
broke the other arm and for several
months was unable to use it. We sim
cerely wish a speedy recovery.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
Lincoln City

Roscoe Weatherley Of Long Island
City, N. Y, has been passing several
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Weatherley.
Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald spent the
past week with her parents, Rev. and
Mrs. 1. w. Prettyman, at East New
Market, Md.
w. H. Clendaniel and Harry E.
Clendaniel have each recently pur-
chased new Essex coaches.
Mrs. Lola Hatfield and children
Evelyn and Doris, of Camden, N. j.,
are spending some time with her mo-
ther, Mrs. Della LeCOmpte.
Geo. Marker and family of Philadel-
phia spent Monday and Tuesday with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
R. Clendaniel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Buckworth
and Arthur Roberts of Chesapeake
City spent Tuesday with Fred Roberts
and family.
w. A. Ireland and family who have
been on the sick list are very much
improved at this writing.
Harry F. Warren has completed
the improvements of his property with
the addition of several rooms, por-
ches and repainting.
John Burris, accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. E. F. Burris, and Mrs.
Fred Harder were Philadelphia visit
ors on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Donovan are
receiving congratulations upon the
birth of their first born, son, Will
liam Edward, born at the Milford
Emergency Hospital, Friday, May %.
Mrs. Donovan will be remembered as
Miss Emma Reed of Milford.
w. H. Clendaniel and wife and Geo.
Derrickson and wife were the guests
of Mrs. Eva Hazard at Lewes on
Sunday.
Geo. Pinder of New Castle, who has
been spending some time with his
brother, Courtlandt Pinder and fam
lily, has returned home.
After spending several weeks with
Everett Deputy and family at Slaugh-
ter Beach, Mrs. Belle Arnold return
ed home on Sunday.
Mrs. Willie Macklin entertained on
Sunday J. P. Conaway and family of
Wilmington and C. M. Tatman and
family of Milford.
Miss Dora Weischadle Of Roxbor-
Ough, Pa, is spending two weeks with
her aunt, Miss Dora Calhoun.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
John Donovan on Friday evening, May
Both. A full attendance is desired.
Fred Warren and wife spent Sun
day and Monday in Philadelphia.
Harry E. Clendaniel and family,
and Mrs. Kate Beardsley spent Sun
lay with Osborne Willis and family at
Parker and Clayton Hitch of Milford
have been spending several days with
heir grandparents, DR.. and Mrs. T. A.
Hitch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Roberts attend
ID the funeral Of their cousin, Mrs.
John Holland at Coolspring on Mon
lay.
Hamilton KINNEY was the week
md guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nehemiah KINNEY.
Vernon Reed has purchased Ford
edan.
Chas. Weatherley and daughter,
frs. Cora Timewell, W. H. Tyler and
Vife spent Friday in Dover.
Dallas Kibler has purchased tie
arm of Nehemiah KINNEY, adjoining
and of his present home and is MAX
ng preparations for the construction
f poultry houses. Mr.. Kibler is en-
arging his plant and when completed
will be one of the largest and up
llzlgsr'
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
"$25O,OOO Dollars
Reward, Dead
or Alive

This was the reward offered by the
Turkish Government for Col. Thomas
Lawrence, "The Uncrowned King OF
Arabia"
Lloyd George has said that "the
most dramatic figure of modern times
is Thomas Lawrence" A modest
young Oxford student, whose sole
passions are poetry and archaeology,
was quietly delving among the Hittite
ruins when the war broke out, and he
was promptly drafted into service.
Without the least conception of mill
itary affairs he became Gen. Allenby's
most valuable aid.
He was familiar with the desert and
it's nomadic Arab tribes, dressed like
an Arab, and thoroughly familiar with
the various Arabic dialects.
The secrets of the desert and the
mysteries of Mecca, the Holy and for
bidden city, are revealed, while the
climax Of fascination and keen de-
light and pleasure is reached as DR..
Poole visualizes upon the screen and
in thrilling comment, the journey
through the Valley of Edom to the an
cient city Of Petra, lost to civilization
for fifteen hundred years.
"a rose red city, half as old as
time"
WILL SPEAK AT
MILFORD CHAUTAUQUA
JUNE 1O-15
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
PRIME HOOK NECK

The annual picnic of the Prime
Hook public school will be held to-
morrow, Saturday, afternoon at two
O'clock-if the weather will permit.
The people generally are invited to
be present with the young folks and
get the habit of being young in
thought as well as action.
Enoch Jones has been suffering
from a broken arm, the result of be-
ing kicked by a horse. He is getting
about, with the broken bone fast get
ting better.
Miss Hazel Tatman who teaches one
of the rooms in the Prime Hook pub
lie school, passed the last weekend
with her parents, near Bridgeville.
The weather has been remarkable
for the month of May in this part of
the United States. Rain has fallen for
at least two days each week for the
past month, which has brought about
a condition in the public highways,
that is generally expected in March,
but never in May. In many roads
lightly loaded wagons get mired,
while automobile travel, as soon as
you get off the main roads, is almost
impossible.
The cold wet weather>is running the
early hay crops, while the cutworms
and enemies to early plants are max
ing trouble for the farmers.
Harvey Short and family spent Sun
day with friends near Greenwood.
Chester Short and family went to
Lewes last Sunday to visit with rela-
tives.
Isaac Roach and Mrs. Luther Yeas
ey were guests of Harry B. Roach last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payford Russell were
dinner guests with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lis Russell, of near Milford, last Sun
day.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
Magnolia

Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Sapp, Mrs. J. B
McIlvaine and son James, Clarence
Schwartz and George Johnson motor
ed to Newark on Monday and attend
ed the base ball game between New.
ark and Caesar Rodney. The score
was 80 in favor Of Newark.
Mrs. J. Ralph McIlVaine has been
substituting as teacher in the pri-
mary room Of the public school, Ow-
ing to the illness Of the teacher, Miss
Edna Short. Miss Short resumed tea
ching on Monday.
Postmaster and Mrs. Harry c.
Johnson entertained over the week
end their children and grandchildren,
Robert Johnson and family of Will
mingtOn and Miss Katharine Quinn of
Philadelphia.
Mrs. R. F. White, Mr.. and Mrs G..
Collins Davis and daughter Eleanor,
mOtored to Wilmington on Sunday and
were guests of relatives. They return
ed home in the evening accompanied
by Mrs. Mary E. Higgins, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. ]. D.
Stein of Reading, Pa.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered in the M. e.
Church on next Sunday morning.
Mrs. Anne Conner of Chicago, ILL.,, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Wyatt.
Samuel E. Saxton is critically ill at
his home, near town.
Miss Tharpe of Camden was a week
end guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arley jack
son.
Memorial services will be held at
Barratt's Chapel on Decoration Day at
2:30 p. m. Rev. Gunby of Dover will
be the principal speaker.
Raymond Wilcutts Of Wilmington
visited his parents, Mr.. and MRS. G.
w. Wilcutts over the weekend.
William Marvel who is student OF
Beacoms Business College is spend
ing some time with his parents, owing
to illness.
Miss Emma Paradee is i'll with the
mumps.
Miss Sallie Moore and niece, Miss
Anna Hammond, near Canterbury
were guests Of their mother and grand
mother, Mrs. Eliza Moore over the
weekend.
Mrs. Harry Gourley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Gourley and children spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew |
Hall, near FELTON,.
Mrs. Hulda Chambers and daughter,
Miss Ida Chambers were in Whining
ton last week.
\ DR.. and Mrs. James Martin have re-
turned from a visit to Boston, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cooper of Will
mington, were guests Of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Cooper over the
weekend.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
New Summer Materials

Start the Summer right by visit
ing our piece goods department
just to SEQ the loveliest collection
of Summer materials we have ever
been able to abtain.
Thousands of yards of beautiful
Silk and Cotton Crepes, lovely
Voiles, dainty Tissue Ginghams,
long wearing ratipes and novelty
materials are here for your choice
in a wide range of colors and
prices.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
Final Reductions

Visit our Ready-To-Wear De-
Partment and share in the savings
offered you in our Final Clearance
of Women's. Misses and Children's
Spring Coats, Suits and Wraps.
Those who have waited this late
are fortunate indeed. as the prices
are very low, and the merchandise
is our usual good quality.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30

to-date poultry plants in the county.
The first quarterly conference of
this charge will be held in the Lin
coin NJ E. Church on Saturday morn
ing, June 7th, at 1920 o'clock.
There will be church services on
Sunday as follows: Rev. J. H. Thorn
ton, pastor. Preaching 10 a. m. Sun
day school II a. m, Song service 1880
p. m. Sermon 8 p. m.
=
Call at Morrison's Store for Pettys
Bread.
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30

la B. Mills of Oak Orchard recently.
Francis Moore met with misfor-
tune last Thursday morning when in
some way he hurt his arm very badly.
Just how the writer is unable TO state.
At first the arm was thought to be
broken but when an examination was
made by DR.. Beebe of Lewes, it proved
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30

Mrs. Frances Kline and daughters
and Miss Elma Cook were home on
Sunday.
80
Life Insurance. Chas. j. Holzmuel-
Ter, Milford. f29-3t
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-30
SO Tub and Broad Silk Dresses
$13.75

There's saying that nothing cooler than Tub and Broad
Silk Dresses for Summer and apparently many women
a finding it true. =
Usually these dresses in light colored stripes One of
their good features is that they wash satisfactorily
They made in simple sport styles with round or V
neck and there number of pretty models eoors and
sizes from which make your selection.
Sizes up to ~. Extra Sizes up to 48---Friced $500
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-02
Paper Wins First
Bout of Income
Publicity Case

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec. p
The demuEer filed by defendants in
the government s case against the
Kansas City Journal,Post growing
out of publication of income tax
payments, was sustained by Federal
Judge Albert Reeves here today.
Walter S. Diekey, owner, and
Ralph Ellis, managing editor of the
newspapers, were indicted by fed
eral grand jury after the income tax
Iist had been published in both
naners. They are at liberty on
$1,000 bond each.
= -dge 4;eeves held that indict
ments, which charged illegal publ
cation of income statements, VIC
t-.oF 4'e first amendment TO the
constitution of the United States
E, -..-.-..ee4ng freedom of speech and
OF the press.
The ruling means the case will
ot 20 to trial before Judge Reeves.
Government attorneys were expect
ed to carry the case to the United
> ates supreme court for a final de-
cisiOn.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-02
CANADA BRINGS
LIBEL ACTION
In RUM CASE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2.-Libel
.ction to free the British whiskey
1reighter Quadra from United States
stody and force restoration OF her
yirituous cargo, was on file here
.oday.
Attorneys for the ships owners
contended in federal court that the
Quadra was seized by the coast
guard cutter Shawnee outside the
- mile limit while on her way with
cargo of whiskey and wines from
Vancouver, b. c., to the pier of John
Douglas and Sons in San Salvador.
Owners of the Quadra also want
damages against the United States
government TO any amount the court
may fix.
Filing Of this action against the
collector of the port here climaxed
q day of activity during which
Judge Partridge forfeited bail of
$4,000 posted by Fred r. Anderson
of Vancouver, b. c., who left the
jurisdiction of the court without
authority, and doubled bail of all
other persons held under indictment
for conspiracy to violate the United
States prohibition law, most Of
whom are citizens of Canada.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-02
Divorced
On an Impulse
Are Remarked
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. Edgar
Van Gerben, San Francisco million
aire, and bis wife are On their way
to New Orleans today on their see
ond honeyhocn
A year ago Mrs. Van Gerben di-
voeed her husband after '!6 years of
married life. "Teehnieal cruelty"
WAS her charge.
Yesterday they were remarked.
''Ties of 16 years standing are toe
strong 10 be D-ol.en M a moment OF
impulse, the coupe agreed.