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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
NEW CARRANzA TRICK SEEN.
Mexican President Accused by Obsegon
SuuuqrtPyS.

Washington. Dec. 24.-Frlends oi Gen.
Alvaro Obregon, candidate for the PTesI-
dencv OF Mexico, charge the CarTanzistss
With conspiring to keep Carranza IN
power, according 10 advices from Mexico
City.
The Obregon supporters say an effort
is being made under the direction OF Lyls
Cabrera. Finance Minister TO create such
a situation as viii justify the present
Government in declaring that the state
of unrest In the country will not permit
the holding Of the national election next
year, and that therefore President Carr
anza will have to be maintained III power
until such time as the rebellions are put
down and the elections may be held.
If this plan fails, the Obregon hackers
declare, the machinery Of the Government
is To be used to insure the election OF Gen.
Pablo Genzales, who win appoint Car
ranza Minister Of Foreign Affairs and then
resign, thereby making Carranza ''Presl-
dent ad interim" In order to be ready
to precipitate the latter coup, it is charged,
Carranza has drafted Ambassador Bonillas
into the list Of candidates and has created
an artificial party to bioster up his candl-
dacy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
STRENUOUS WEEK FOR EMPLOYEES.

No class of workers II the city hsvc
gone through a more strenuous week than
those euploved at. the pOstotfce, ana
Postmaster English Is greatly gTatlhed
with the way It has been handled, SAYING
that the men at the office without exception
have done good work and stuck closely
n strenuous lob The addition 0! holi-
day rush business to the usual heavy
volume Of mail has been greater than was
exr,ert4d, but ii has been handled we'll and
exDoditiouslv, and has not been allowed 10
accumulate IN the ottlce
The carriers are out today IN the snow
and will he Oh the Job until late IN the ay,
and it is expected that by night all 'nt
mail that has come ID during the day Will
have been delivered 10 its destination
Postoffice employees VII get the ,ts'lal
holiday tomorrow. except some OF the
carriers. regular and extra, who Will be
busy making deliveries of the last receipts
of Christmas packages There viii be no
delivery OF letter mail
The lines OF the telegraph companies
are usually hurdened for a day or two be-
fore Christmas. many people using The
wires for the sending Of holiday grestings,
and this year Is no exception. The mana
gers Of both Offices say that there Us the
usual rush Of Christmas business; though
perhaps not SO marked as last year, on
account Of the fact that thousands Of
soldiers were IN the service, and messages
to them made quite volume OF buslnesS
last year.
The express companies also note the
usual increase in Christmas business
Their holiday business is not so heavy as
it once was, however. due to the fact that
the people now use the parcels post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
UNCLE SAM AGENT
Con tfnunsi from pae ]
Photo by Commercial Studio.

More than q hundred Carriers were out
early today distributing mail which had
been assorted by city districts Stacked
up in the middle Of the bit room were
hundreds Of mail bags which had Just
come IN on one tram. and when the men
in the office were preparing to tackle ana
assort for distribution and delivery by
the carriers In the bins in the big dis
tributiug room at the office were thousands
az packages assorted by districts, waiting
for the carriers 10 take out on their second
trln. Il is estimated that for the past
four or five davs tho number of parcels
post packages handled has exceeded 6,SD
per day.
The business at the postofhcc on
Monday, on outgoing mail, was consider
ably heavier than on the corresponding
dav last wear, the receipts amounting to
about 500 more, and this IN spite OF the
fact that last year 3-ccnt postage on
letters and 2-cent postage on cards WAS
in effect. The 2-cent and l-cent rate
was restored last july
Postmaster English says # Is worth
noting that there have been received
very few damaged packages this year
during The holiday rush They arc
wrapped better and addressed better, IN
keeping with the instructions OF the
department. This Improvement Post
master English attributes 70 the publicity
that has been given by the newspapers,
cautionIng sendcrs about tho preparation
of packages for mailing
There mas also been q great increase IN
the volume az letter mail, not 80 much m
business communications as in Christmas
card and greetings, which have been
sent inclascd IN envelopes instead Of
postcards.
The registry department st the Office
has also bean taxed "a It's utmost capacity,
- thousands employed here have sent
money to folks away from here. and be
sides many packages were rcg1stered 70
further insure safe and speedy delivery
The money order department shows very
little change from the usual volum due
70 holiday business.
=. II has not been 30 hard 70 secure the
additional needed help To handle the holi-
/ dav business as ii was last year, due e
i the fact that the pay Is better than i was
/ last wear Instead OF 40 cents an hour
i 90 cents IS now paid, which makes II
fairly r,rnuneratiye work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
GENEROUS MERCHANTS
Aid Kiwsuis Club IN Christmas Cheer
for Children.

Through the generosity Of the Forster
Shoe Co lS children. who are wards Of
the Childrcns Bureau Of Delaware, viii
rcceiya warm, comfortable shoes for the
winter. Mr.. ShuIl. manager Of the store,
is a ncmbcr Of the kIwan,a Club. and
when that organization few wrecks ago
decided TO look after the children Of this
bureau. he offered to furnish shoes for
the kiddIes
Some Of the children were taken TO hsa
place of businees Yesterday, and the r.
mainder went today In addition to the
shoes the children will receive clothing
games and toys, confectionery and frult
Booker. Scott 4 Moore refused to take
money for the candy when they learned
Of the object, and Smith Zollinger Co.,
who Furnished the TOYS. acted IN the same
generous spirit when they learned Oh the
children.
John LeCarpcntIcr Jr- = chairman OF
the Kiwanis committee and Is > busy man
today dispensing the Christmas spint 70
the children
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
TURKEYS HIGH
Ckrrstnuri frun psxe !


The reason advanced for che high
ing the freight" New York, Pbiia-
delphia, Boston and other Northern
cities are represented as willing 70 pay
the high prioes Hence the Western
supply has been largely attracted 10
these cities. Hence also the lesser
supply in Baltimore, though there are
enough turkeys in the markets FOR
the tables Of tho-e willing 10 foot the
bills
The following we're The quotations
for turkeys Yesterday by Far Price
Commissioner w. H KiIiian and his
executive secretary. w. ]. BleneHnann:
Extra prime hen to consumer tnot
quoted; extra prime other TO CON
sumner. 6Oc, fair 10 good 70 consumer,
55c, thin nnd poorly dressed To con
sumner SOC.
Willie these are official fgirrs prr-
chasers had 10 pay higher prions to
secure the best.
The quotations for chickens were
Spring, under 2 pounds, 40 TO 70
| sTring medium and larger 70 oorsurIDsr,
! IA tn 3sc; old hens 10 conguIner. ~ 70 JSc;
/ old roosters IN consumer. De- ducks, TO
! consumer, 40 10 IS 9; Reese 70 consumer,
/ ~ to 47c.
Mr.. KiIlian made The following state-
rnent in reference n the turkey market:
# While the arrivals of turkeys this
week has bern sufficient, along with
what stock dealers had accurnuiased
last week. tn meet the demand there
n no surplus and dealers are thereby
relieved of any fear Of having over
stock On hnnd after the rush, while
snsnc who havc sold down are Ftli buy
ing live stock ~ il arrives at somewhat
higher prices than prevailed, eonc s-lrs
Of live turkey having been made up ~
so cents pound Theee sssles, however
arc not the rule and the general averagr
of costs of IIvc stock 20 dealers cTn rangp
~ As IN SIS CENTS warrants = cOntmunncn
Of price Of so cents for drrszsed tyr-
keys Fancy small hen turkeys crrn-
mand little premium abDvc the price.
While the demand seeTns n tc oenterrd
upon turkeys other poultry, ducks
ges-e and Chickens SEEMED 10 le neglected
and maybe md at reasonable prIoea
ard cc,ngurners should give bnea- com
federation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
CHRISTIANS GIFT
FOR RECORDER COLE
Remembered by His Office Staff,
Who Presented Him With
Appropriate Jewel

Furman q. Cole, Recorder Of Deeds
was presented by his office staff yesterday.
afternoon with Jewel II tho order 81
Elks a genuine elk tooth with gold
mounting. enriched with brilliant dia-
mond
He expressed his surprise, snd apprccia--
tIon in q brief speech, IN the course OF
which he said 4 have endeavored since
have been with YOU to deal fairly and
squarcly with all. asking only Tor that
good service which have right toex-
pcct. as II ! service 10 the people, and
this havp received in full measure. 80
| thank YOU and wish you. one and al,
the compliments and blessings Of this
hsppv Christmas season. MIR. Cole IS
a member 0f Wilmington Lodge. No 307,
Order Of Flks which makes the gift an
appropriate one
Deputy Recorder W G. Cole was like
wise remembered by the staff with hand
some mcerschaum pipe.
The upstairs men of tho office decorated
for the season with Christmas tree Of
small size but signif cant trimmings which
attracted much attention.
The Christmas spirit was rife IN the City
and County building, presents. and tokens
being generally exchanged among these
associated in the different departments.
In addition to the municipal tree N the
County end Of the lobby, there were sma
trees in several Of the Offices, the decora-
tion Of which gave great pleasure to those
engaged in it Among the novelties as
the base Of the tree in the County As
SCISSORS office Is a youthful swapping turtle,
about the size OF dollar, and with th
same faculty Of slipping out of sight II
left TO himself
Harry Taylor, order clerk OF Levy
Cort. was particularly remembered By
/ 4ha roernhers ~ this body.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
FINDS RELATIVE IN M0RGuE.
Man Who Fell Dead in Ferry House NJ
Penn's Grove Lived Here.

Nicholas A. Villone, sO3 Vandever
anevue has cleared up the mystery sur
rounding the identity of the man who
dropped dead in the Penn's Grove ferry
house last Monday night, identifying the
aged man as his father ln-law, Paul
Cordelli, age 20 years, who had gone to
Philadelphia MIR Villone SAID that his
failure to return had alarmed the family,
so he communicated with the local police.
Captain Wardle told him that the body
Of man answering the description Of his
missing relative, was IN the morgue AZ
Penn's Grove MIR Villone visited the
latter place and claimed the body. The
body is to be brought here for burial and
the funeral will be held from the Nandeyer
avenue residence Friday morning. Serv-
ices will be conducted in St Patrick 5
Cathedral.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
Christmas Cifts for Riddles at Riaito.

For tomorrow morning the Naito
Theater management has arranged q
special showing Of Douglas Fairbanks
picture, "knickerbocker Buckaroo," for
the kiddies and at the performance they
viii distribute a gift to each child A
very small admission is being charged,
and this only because the management
desires to entertain only the capacity oi
the house and not turn away such crowds
that would come if the admission was free
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
SINGERS REPORT AT HOTEL.
Att AZ Tonight to Take Part In Christmas
CcIrhrattpn.

Members Of the Community Chorus
who are 20 sing in The ruins od tho old Court
House tonight nt the community thirst
ma. celebration nre asked 70 report IN The
lobby Of the Hotel du Pont by TAB O'Clock
tonight.
Ten men from Fort du Pont arp coming
10 this CITY tonight TO take part IN the
sham battle about the Court honsr run~'
The ORIENTAL orchestra. well Known
about this city viii furnish mIric Tor uie
various programs during the ws~s !"
follow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
Edward Wolf Injured.

Edwar Wolf of New Castle, aged 10
years is being treated at the Delaware
Hospital for lacera tioDs of the fourth an
fifth fingers of his left hand. MIR. Wolf
who is an employe Of the Baker Machine
Co, had his fingers injured today, when
they became caught in a planer ne was
operating.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
ST. PATRICK.s CHRISTMAS.
Interesting Program for the Servicst
Which Start at ; in the Morning.


Which Start at 5 in the Morning.
The services at II. Patrlcks Church
on Christmas morning, like all Catholic
services Of that day, commence At ) i. m.
with high mas. celebrated by the pastor
Rev Jame, 7 Quicley. and the singing
Of Leonard : Mas bv ;he choir boys Of
1t Patrick parish Miss Gertrude Mes
r1ck will preside at the organ acc m
PANIED by Messrs. Tipka aud Egglest0n
with string Instruments. Irving Caster, a
noted choir master Of the Community
Service, viii, during the services render
several cnolce selections.
Through Every Evening the choir boys
OF Il. Patrick Church, King street,
tender sincere thanks to Miss Rose Car
rigan for her personal donation Of a
generous amount which VIII enable them
TO enjoy many unexpected pleasures OF
Christmas time The boys have enjoyed
the kindness Of Miss Carrigan at re-
vious date when she gave them 3 sum
mer outing at Edge Moor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
Christmas Tree in Public Building

A handsome Christmas tree was put IN
the main corridor Of the Public Building
today 1t stands at the north end, which
Is less frequented then other parts of the
lapilsing George Lyon, president OF City
Council, and James Gray, superintendent
of the police and fire telegraph system,
erected and decorated the tree
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
Gifts for Garrick Folk.

The employees Of the Garrick Theatre
were last night presented with seasonable
Christmas gifts by Mr. and Mrs William
/. Dockstader. Each married man re
ceiyed a turkey, with other gifts, while
each was well remembered. All are
aUpreciative Of the kindness shown by
4Ga3r ovnD10ves
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
- IN 4 Hearn atY.M.C.A.

"The New Battlefront, viii be given
in talk next Sunday afternoon at the
Y. NJ. &. A. by Rev Walter A. Hearn,
a returned Y. NJ Q. a. overseas worker
There will be music by an orchestra as
well as singing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
WELT WELL!
Here We Are Again

Here We Are Again I
OPEv TONIGHT TILL 10
CLOSED XMAS ALL DAY
LAST CALL
READY MADE CLOTHING
fsusiness Orvevco~.x
Drs-z Oveycrpst~
Hig Uhxtevz
Yur Lined O,verurrss
Fur Collar 0vercoatx
s-berp Ened Cootz
Corduroy Cos1s
Busines Ssnts
Drn~-Up Suts
guil Drcrs Ssritx
Full Drr-s Vertz
Rrtxn Trpu.ers
HATS AND Csps
MEMS Derby Raas
Mems Eilk Hsts
Mems Soft Hat
Au,o Cg-
Chaufeurg' Cap~
Trunks and BaRr
Ca,er and Grips
grOgS
rrrz7 Rho~s
Hu,r~ Bosots
So<t Slipr~7
Ruhbev 9hoss
High Arrtics
PJbhcT Borts
FURNISHINGS
gTrfrts rrsf C,on.r~
Paysrrle~ snd IindrTwcs~
SIX Tfrs md For
C.anea snd Urnir-fi-.
Bath Rnh~s
Hosp~ Ccat.
tLsvn-n~ss
Gloves and H.r-rk---'r~h
BARGAIN BASEMENT
Mr-a's Work Clpshs-
Corduroy Trvr~~rs
Hc-vv Smts
Heavy Ovs-o,~s.
Heavy E5r~s
OvrTaflz and Shirts
Rnbh<r Cont. spd Ffxf.
Everything TO W-ny
h~u's ard B1yx
MULLINS HOMK grKE
ssh x.d hf~ k4
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
TOO LATE To Classify.

lost Po~setbook containing Eurn ~
money and vafusbse pspevS n~fvr~n
Fourth and Union and Fourth ard an
coin st~s@@~ Reward II returned - 1879
" Fourth street
VIA party wfo ps~Nrd M po~rrfS-ocs IN
Ievy's 8bn~ 3 torn pleas~ return szrne -
Rot W Fourth xsrs~t kocy arr Eno ~n-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
necorations al Y. NJ. q. A.

The lobby Of the Y NJ 9 d Building
i. being decorated with festOons and
Wreaths of evergreen, and handsome
Christmas tree stands near the main
entrance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
Gard nf Thanks.

We wish 70 thank our friends and
neighhors for their many kindnesses
during the illness and the floral tributes
at the death Of our little daughter, Helen
Rudy. MIR. and Mrs. 4. c. LEtz ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
swiss Bell Ringers Coming.

The Swiss bell ringers viii appear At the
Delaware Avenue BAPTIST Church next
Monday evening at SIN an entertainment
for the benefit Of the church
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24

Tegister Of Wills Isaac r.. Brown has
granted letters testamentary on the
estate of James Keegan to James keegan,
EF
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-24
phJ,adelnhia Produce Market.

Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-The Philadel-
phia produce market prices today showed
no change from yesterday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-27

These special models for the New
American Figure are exclusive kup-
pcnheimcr products We show them
in a iudicious variety of new style de
tails and fabrics, attractively priced
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-27
Poor Picker.

They were discussing the raising Of
children at the chamber Of commerce
show recently and Dr. Maude Wiley in
charge Of the Welfare league told an
amusing story. Seems the little girl
had been spanked by her father for
disobeying. With tears running down
her cheeks she ran to her mother,
crying, 81 think papas perfectly hOr-
rid. Was he the only man you could
get?'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-27
Ambitious Soldiers.

A Frenchman has suggested that
with a little training the soldier may
be amphIbious to a certain degree. l.
Is contendcd that with practice a body
Of soldiers with their arms and accou-
trements could cross a stream 90 feet
wide by merely walking across on the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-27

"Thc conyicts Who escaped went
through this 8inIoE, where the bars
are hIoA."
"Thea if the jail had only been the
post o#jcc, fhat would have been the
general delivery window"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-27
Atrocious, indeed.

One of the most famous-as we'll as
one Of the worst--puns of history was
perpetrated by King James l of Eng
land, when Sir Walter Raleigh, whom
for political reasons he dlsliked, was
presented to him. Said the king, fix
ing Raleigh with his cold-enough eye,
''Rawly! Rawly! True enough, for l
think Of thee very Rawly, mont"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-27

Thoroughbred style, designed, cut
and tailored for two-hsted upstand
ing young Americans. Robust lines
with the finishing touches which lend
a buoyant effect, the style Of
strength, virile, yet graceful.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-07

j. IS tH&nic fslt Min Is |ot .I50|
Ieal ll1Il ~! dnIfs 5SS tl|
l5 % men = Hi
q tBeIt ioffl II65 i mi
ri tls incl ~ entail Daff1 u
nay sbe needed from line d tine ID
take tie place Of old and worn Oh
pafts These parts are coming 70 ID
now and are being put "a place ~ ON
own engineers.
the JeaneFYiiie pump. made now b
tne WorthiDgton Pump company, VA
y very aeFicus condition because OF Il
nesng on. Of line about one inch on
!.s foundation. which was caused 81
the set-tine Of the foundation when Il
~ nfst constructed IN 1911. II tool
uve weeks hard work 70 raisa thi,
pump, refine completely It's founda,
uons. rebuild damaged portion
caused BY unequal strain on the pumr
Wnen under operation, aud repair OH
er parts which were worn ont. Uni
pump y In better operating condition
tnan Il swns the first year Of its Il,
stallation. - =
4uuASnte0S hpOVe, neither OF the
Two pumps, as to repairs on minor
paris. IS fully completed. But same
VIII Pc don at the end Of this month.
Ihe delay IN this work Is due to tie
factories NOT being able to turn ont
all this work promptly excepting %
% the essential things needed here 70
Keep the station going. Our own en-.
eineers At the station are able to han.
de the situation very nicely now,
There should be no serious troubles
70 either pump very soon. There NAV
pc shut-dcwns now and then because
81 nigh water, but we have sufficient
water supply In the reservoirs to carry
Us over Is hours shut down.
seventh, Operation. Men at the Pump
Station.
We feel that this report should say
Q word favoable to the men now en-
ployed at the pump station by the city.
MT. H. w. Miller Is our present chief
engineer. He is not only splendid
operator. but is q fine mechanic on
machinery Of this character His SER
vices began the first week Of August,
1918, and because Of his industry,
hard wo.k, together with his ability
70 supervise the men under him, espe-
cially wnen the pump station seemed
wrecked, Mr.. Miller has really accom-.
plished more than any other single
person to restore the present splendid
working conditions at the pump sta.
ton.
Mr.. Miller has very competent as.
sistant engineers, Aremen, and help.
ers, and they have shown great IA.
terest in keeping all the machinery
in good condition.
Too much cannot Be said for the
great service rendered aud, at times,
considerable sacrifice made, BY the
Fairmont Mining Machinery company,
OF this CITY, in the work done by this
concern during the period Of troubles
OF the station. Our people may never
learn, II they do, never will fully APP
preciate this company's most excel
lent work in restoring the operation Of
the pump station.
We desire to thank the committee
helpful advice given, frQAk time to
time, In cooperating Win the Board
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-07
HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR sAIESResidence VIII 4 large
lot undertake with several thousand
tons Pittsburgh coal. Five minutes
walk from court house. Address Box
1871 care West virginian. lS4l
FOR SALE-Four room house, slate
roof and cement cellar; water and
gas; 81 acre lot; apples. cherries,
plums and grapes; wash house plumb
ed with gas and all other necessary
'out-buildings. Ten minutes walk from
Enterprise car stop. A bargain to
quick buyer. Call or address. John
Weaver. Box 46 Enterprise, w. Va.
1-3.10t.4931
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-07
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE 81 fR0sTEE's sHIESof
BON AIR LOTS.

1 j ~
By virtue Of deeo VI trust dated
the 18th day Of August. 1871 and re-
corded in the Clerks offlEe Of the
County Court Of Marion ADunty, West
Virginia, In trust deed book No. 81.
page 17s. executed bJO. ]. Fleming
and his wife to Jamef Powell, Trustee,
to secure to Michael Powell the pay
ment Of the debt therein mentioned,
which laymaqt was subsequently as
sumed by L. p. Wadsworth and Kenny
requested 50 to do, the unAefsigned
will, on Saturday. the 1871 day Of Jan.
Iuary, 1919, commencing at two O'Clock
p. m. Of taid day, n the southeast
iront doom ~ ssne Burt house In said
Marion cdbnty, oteN for sale and sell
I'D public auctiQG all Nhe following de-
sciibed eal slate sitbated in the Bon
Ain addition 70 the ~ Of Fairmont.
in theN county Of Nation and state OF
West WrgiAia, q ml or plat Of which
said iaddi on is OF ecord in the office
Of the cles Of lid County Court IN
deed lboNk N Is, at page Ss6. That
is to say: numbered respective
" NpA i(1j, ~ t2), three (3), thirty
four %, brty.cRree (43), and fifty.
five 1861 & shown ION said plat
Terms . Sale.
All the purchase ND ey cash In hand
on the day Of sale.
Given under my hand his 18th day
Of December, 1918.
JAMES POWELL, Trustee.
JESSE G. WRIGHT,
Agent for Trustee. 4
12-17.24.31 Jan Til