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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-06-29

month on there came a steady rise
with the entry of the United States
into the war until three years later
a ton brought 800. This abnormal
price was entirely due to the fact
that during the war government ne
cessities resulted in what might prop
erly be called communicating OF every
available stock Of steel in this coun-
try. In October, 1917, the price had
dropped to $47.50. Today steel billets
are strong at $3.50. less than $1,000
over the. price of six years ago.
Lead, delivered in New York has
also returned to approximately pre-
war level. Selling at $4.35 a pound, in
January 1918, there followed a period
in which there was a slow but grad
uaI decline to $3.50 in October, 1914.
July, 1917, found pig lead at $10.75,
three times the low quotation. The
June price this year is $500 per pound.
only $3.50 increase over the pre-war
levels.
Spelter sold for $40 per pound
in January, 1913. BY October, 1914,
1t had eased to $3.50. From that date
it increased until it had reached SCI
by July, 1916. Following a sudden
drop from this level to $13, that fall,
a quick jump to $19 the next spring,
there came a steady decline to the
present price of $500, but $3.50 per
pound more than in 1914.
The return to practically the levels
of 1914 on these four basic commodi-
ties is conclusive evidence that re-
ports circulated to the effect that it is
the high cost of building materials
that is holding up construction are
groundless when actual conditions are
studied. What increase there has been
in construction costs is clearly trace
able to three main causes: 1. An in
creased labor wage sale; 2. Lack of
increased production; and 8. Higher
transportation charges.
When allegations are made that
conspiracies exist among dealers in
building materials. and that because
of this prices have advanced 300 per
cent, while wages have advanced only
80 per cent it is known that such talk
is absolutely without an element Of
fact to back it. It will not be long
before speculative builders will realize
this, for in many sections the former
policy of waiting for lower prices has
been Abandoned for one of buying at
present prices. Some are realizing
now that they have waited too long
and are forced into the buying market
and compelled to pay the price.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-06-29
LEAGUE SUPPORTS
THINK PLAN BE
ADOPTED AS 1T IS

wa shington, June Suggestions
that President Wilson might be willing
to accept certain reservations in the
ratification of the League of Nations
covenant were advanced by senators
oppos ng the league and promptly dis
counted by the presidents supporters
today when conferences were resumed
by senators on both sides in prepara-
ton for the ratification fight.
Those who suggested such a de-
veIopn1ent did not profess to have def
mite knowledge on the subject but
thought Mr.. Wilson might not be adj
verse to notifications should 1t de-
yelop that otherwise the entire league
plan would be jeopardized. They pre-
dicted that in any event some changes
along the lines laid down recently by
EIihu Root were inevitable.
Adm inIstration leaders declared the
president and a majority in the SEN
ate would stand determinedIy for un-
reserved ratification. Because of t1a
diversity of views among covenant
opponents, they argued, it would be
impossible to muster a majority for
any specific reservation.
Leaeue supporters were SO conf
dent o. victory that some of them pre-
dicted today the president would not
fulfill his plan of making a speak
ing tour on behalf OF the league. This
prediction was not supported among
the presidents advisors elsewhere it
being asserted that Mr.. Wilson would
make the trip regardless OF develop
Inents in the senate in order to ac-
count directly to the people for his
negotis tions at Versailles.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-06-29
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Sharply i
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appropriate price
you you've
fashion
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Mason Concert a
Decided Success

The unanimous opinion Of those
privileged to hear the Mason con-
cert last night was that the pro-
gram was the best ever heard here.
The singers were all artists of un-
usual ability and the accompanist,
the famous Thunder was seldom
heard to better advantage. The
true timbre and expressiveness of
Mr.. Mason's voice was shown to
excellent advantage in his rendi-
tion Of "Christ in Flanders"
Regret was expressed by Mr..
Mason's many friends here that
necessary haste in departing last
night left little time for the usual
renewing of old acquaintance es-
pecially since this is probably his
last appearance here.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
HIGH SCHOOL DE-
BATERS HOLD PRE-
LIMINARY CONTEST
Classes Will Compete For
Silver Cup

The preliminary trials for men,
bership in the interclass debating
teams in the high school were held
last Friday. Interest was especi-
ally keen this year due to the fact
that a silver cup given by last
years class will be awarded to the
winners.
The judges were, Miss Grace E.
Stevens, Miss Mary E. Rich, Mayor
E. B. Frazer and Postmaster l.. K
Bowen. Their decision resulted
in the choice of the following tc
represent the different classes
Senior, Paul Steel, Alma Dunlevy
and Helen Pillsbury. Ernest Mil,
likin alternate.
Junior, Courtland Houghton
Charlotte Dayett and Dorothy
Cooper. Sarah Pennington, alter
nate.
Sophomore, Cone entrant only
Freshman, Alvin Wakeland
Margaret Burkett and Penrose Will
son. Barclay Armstrong, alter
nate.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
THE NEW CENTURY
CLUB HOLDS CHRIST
MAS MEETING
First Tuesday of New Year
Will Be. Art Day

At yesterdays meeting of the
New Century Club, Miss Dorothy
Wolf of the Womens' College read
very effectively the playlet "Janni-
kin and Minnikin."
Mrs. Herman Tyson sang the
aria from Robert the Devil and the
Choral Club under the leadership
of Mrs. J. O. G. Duffy sang a num-
ber of Christmas carols. Follow
ing this a social hour with refresh
ments was enjoyed.
This was the last meeting of the
old year. The first 1920 meeting
will be held on Tuesday, January
6 and will be devoted to art. Miss
Ethel Pennewill Brown of Will
mington and Miss Florence Hub
bard of the Women's College will
have charge of the program.
The music for January will bt
under the direction of Mrs. j
Pearce Cam.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Will Entertain Town Chill
dren at Moving Pictures

In accordance with a long es-
tablished custom the Newark
Opera House Co. will entertain the
children of the public schools at a
'moving picture matinee on De-
cember 10, Friday afternoon, at
2.30. This is always an eagerly
anticipated feature of the Christ
mas holidays and the Company
makes a special effort to secure
movies" that will appeal to the
hildren. This year the attractions
will be "Evangeline," picturiza-
tion of Longfellow's beautiful
poem, and one of the ever popular
Mutt and Jeff cartoons which
"Bud" Fisher has made famous.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
War Time Prices At
Recent Sale

War time prices prevailed at
Thomas H. Green's sale held last
Thursday according to auctioneer
w. S. Armstrong whose price
getting ability is attested by the
long list of sales on his calendar
for the winter.
at was some sale-some crowd,
and some money" he said.
Chickens brought 40c pound,
hogs 15c and turkeys SIC live
weight. Horses sold from $1O5 to
$175, cows from $3.50 to $685..
MANY expressed the opinion that
it was in many respects the most
unusual sale ever held in this
vicinity.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Vital Phase of Americana II
zation Discussed b.
Missionary Society

The Women's Home Missionary
Society of the M. E. church held
it's regular meeting on Friday aft
ernoon at the home Of Mrs. R. S.
Gallaher.
After the business meeting, the
subject for the afternoon, "The
Language Question as it Pertains
to our Foreign Population" was
ably presented by Mrs. T. T. Mar
tin. A discussion which brought
out many points with reference to
this particular phase of Americana
zation followed under Mrs. Mar
tins leadership.
A social hour with refreshments
was enjoyed after the discussion.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
READY TO COOPER
ATE FOR Y. M. C.. A.
BAZAAR
Some Chairmen Appointed
Plan Committee
Meetings

Enthusiastic cooperation in the
work Of preparing for the Y. M. C.
bazaar to be held in February is
reported by A. G. Wilkinson, chair
man. While the plans are only
partially completed, those asked to
head committees for the booths so
far decided upon have chosen
their helpers and in some cases
have already planned for commit
tee meetings.
The following have accepted
chairmanships:
Mrs. George L. Townsend, fancy
work; Mrs. J. P. Cam, Parcel
Post; Mrs. Francis A. Cooch, Cake
Misses Alberta Heiser and Dora
Law, candy; Mr.. Lee Rose, cigars
Further plans will be announced
later.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Burning Car Attracts h.
Much Attention

The Aetna Fire Company was
called out on Monday afternoon
by an alarm sent in from the
Pennsylvania station that car
load of oranges was on fire. This
car was one of a train of refrig-
orator cars on a through" freight
bringing southern fruit to north
ern markets. The fire which prob
ably originated in a hot box was
discovered when the train was
near Elkton. The crew proceeded
to the pumping station east of
town where they made unavailing
attempts to control the blaze. The
oranges were removed and the
burning car detached from the
train. A shifting engine was
pressed into service and shunted
the car to the siding near the pas
senger station, where it was hoped
the local fire company could rend-
er aid. They were handicapped,
however, by the difficulty expert
enced in securing water. The
nearest fire plug is short distance
below The Post building, and at
tachment to this required more
than 1000 feet of hose. This was
promptly secured and the fire
brought under control before any
considerable damage was done tt
either trucks or track. The dam
aged car was hauled away yester
day morning.
The oranges were stored in th'
pumping station until yesterda.
when they were loaded on a freigh
car and sent on to their orlglna
destination.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Everything in Readiness Por
= Grammar School PLAY

The committees in charge of
plans for the play TO be given by
the Eighth Grade on Monday
evening, Dec. % at the Opera
House have everything in readi-
ness.
The chief characters in the play,
Where Love is there God is also
by Tolstoi are as follows:
Martin, the Shoemaker, Buford
Denny.
The Old Pilgram, Marion Hopkins.
Stepanitch, the old Soldier, Irving
Cashell.
The Mother, Iva Wollaston.
The Apple Woman, Charlotte Hos
singer.
The Boy, Herbert Leverage.
The Voice of the Vision, Catherine
Holton.
Doorkeeper, John Morrison.
Water Carrier, Marian Durnall.
Two Soldiers, Alma Chambers and
Laura Perkins.
A Neighbor, Gladys Berry.
The Lamplighter, Reginald Hose
A Working Man, Robert Jaquette
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Primary Children To Give
Christmas Program In
Wolf Hall

The children of the Primary
School are preparing a Christmas
program which will be given at
Wolf Hall, on Monday afternoon,
December % at 2 o'clock.
The children Of Miss Wilson's s
and Miss Richards room will give
a playlet, christmas Day in Moth
er Goose Land" with Lucy Cress-
well as Mother Goose, an Santa
Claus Land" will be given by the
little folks with Melville Apsley
taking the character of Santa
Corinne Berry, his wife, and Grace
Widdoes, his baby.
Parents and patrons of the
school will be given an opportuni.
ty to contribute a small sum il
they so desire, to be applied to the
purchase of playground equipment
Newark post., 1919-12-17
GRANGE TO HOLD
FAREWELL RECEPTION
MONDAY NIGHT
Will Entertain Agricultural
Staff and College
Students

Newark Grange No. will give
a farewell reception next Monday
evening, December % to Dean and
Mrs. Harry Hayward. They will
also at this time entertain the new
members of the Agricultural staff
at Delaware College, the new
grange members and the students
in the Agricultural department
who are not members. Addresses
will be made by prominent grange
members, music and dancing will
follow, and refreshments will be
served. An orchestra from the col
lege has been secured.
M. O. Pence is chairman of the
committee on arrangements and
Miss Marion Brown of the commit
tee on refreshments.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Cantata to Be Given At the
Methodist Church

The children's Christmas SER
vice will be held at the Methodist
church next Sunday morning in
combination with the preaching
service. The exercises will begin
at 10 o'clock.
On Tuesday evening a cantata
"A Bona Eide Santa" will be given
with the following characters:
Mr.. Grant, Francis Lindell.
Mrs. Grant, May Duhamell.
Emily, their daughter, Francis
Buttles.
Mrs. Moore, a married daughter
Delena Leak.
Jimmy and Mary, her children
Wilkins Cooch and Mary Gray
Mr.. Cole, a young minister, w
Paul Bebout.
Arthur Cole, his brother, william
Bland.
Gertrude, Bertha and Frank
friends, Dorothy Hoffecker, Dor
othy Cooper and John Hoffecker
A fine program Of solos, duet:
and choruses will be presented by
the members of the cast. The an
nual Christmas treat will be givel
to the children after the cantat;
when it is expected that SAINT;
Claus will be present.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
WEDDING
BrOWn-Laird

This afternoon at 5 o'clock Leon
ard A. Brown of Chester, Pa. and
Gertrude Laird of Iron Hill, Md.
were married at the Presbyterian
parsonage by Rev. William J. Row.
an.
Mr.. Brown was former resident
of Iron Hill. He enlisted IN the
army when the first call was sent
out for volunteers. He was
among the first to be sent over
seas and was several times wound
ed in action. The young people
will probably make their home II
Chester after the holidays.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Christmas Entertainment
At Welsh Tract Monday
Evening

Welsh Tract school will COVE a
Christmas entertainment at the
school, Monday evening, December
%, 1919, at s o'clock. Admission
free.
The following pupils have not
missed a day since school opened
in September: Margaret Reed,
Leona Reed, Jane Reed, Henry
Whitman, Paul Whitman, Vera
Conner, Elmer Smith and Bessie
! Coleman.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Children To Interpret En-
olish and Dutch Christmas

The children of the grammar
grades are busily planning for a
Christmas party to be held at the
Y. M. C. A. on Tuesday afternoon.
Costumes and scenes illustrative
of Christmas in other lands will
be an interesting feature OF the
affair. The English and Dutch
customs have proved a popular
choice with the children who with
their parents are preparing the
costumes.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Board of Education to
Meet Tonight

The Board of Education will
hold a meeting tonight when
conference will be held with one
of the land owners whose property
is under consideration as a site
for the proposed new school build
ing. Communications received
recently from the State Board in
dicate that matters are rapidly
shopping up for the choice of suit
able location.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Delaware Loses
Dean Cullimore
Engineering Head to Become
Director of Technology
College
To Receive Much Higher
Salary from School at
Newark, N. J.
NUMBER 40 HLs

Professor Allan r. Cullimore
dean of engineering at Delaware
College has been named Director
of the Newark Technology College,
Newark n. J. He has resigned at
Delaware, his resignation to take
effect at the beginning of the sec
ond term February l, when he will
take up his new work at Newark,
N. J.
Dean Cullimore has been head of
the Engineering Departmental at Del
aware since the fall OF 1916 and is
recognized as an instructor Of
great ability. Trustees of the col
lege have made every effort to re-
tain his services but the offer from
the New Jersey institution from
a financial standpoint was far be-
yond what could be offered him
here. He has had the Newark N. j.
offer under consideration for sew
eral weeks and, it is understood, had
to give his answer at this time as
the college is in need of director.
The announcement of his resig-
nation is unfortunate just at this
time owing to the stir in the col
lege circles over other designations
and the alumni investigation, an
outcome of Dean Harry Hayward's
leaving, but his resignation has
nothing to do with these matters.
Dean Cullimore said, "My resig-
nation has nothing whatever to do
with the Hayward matter" He
has been greatly interested in his
work at Delaware and regrets to
leave but realizes that the salary
offer is far above what he could
, expect the local institution to
meet. He will remain at Della
ware to assist in carrying out the
program of getting the temporary
engineering buildings up even
; should it compel him to stay a
: short time after February /.
, For Is months during the war
and after the armistice was signed
Dean Cullimore served as Major
in the Army in rehabilitation work.
He entered the service April "a,
1918 and was commissioned a Ma
jor in the Sanitary Corps. He was
, at first stationed at the Walter
Reed Hospital, Washington and
I later was sent through Canada to
y study rehabilitation work there.
i He next was sent to San Francis
Il co and was made consultant for
: all rehabilitation work west of
1 Denver. He received his discharge
S July 8 of this year and returned
to Delaware College.
The engineering department of
Delaware College has grown in
v strength and number under Dean
Cullimore. He is a graduate of
Boston "Tech" where he taught
t two years. He then took up active
l. engineering work at st. Louis but
u later went to the Toledo, Ohio Uni.
o versity as dean of engineering
II where he remained four years anC
n came from that university to Della
ware in 1916.
= The Newark Technology College
where Dean Cullimore goes as di
rector has between 700 and 800 en-
o gineering students enrolled. 1t i:
At located in the city Of Newark ant
st many young men who work in thu
er industrial plants are enrolled il
E. the night engineering courses.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Sunday School Class Gives
Teacher Farewell Party

The members of Dean Harry
Hayward's Sunday School Glass
at the Presbyterian Church paid
a farewell visit to Dean and Mrs.
Hayward at their home on Monday
evening. Fifteen members with
DR.. and Mrs. w. j. Rowan as their
guests wished them God speed, and
happiness in their new home. Re-
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
h School Students To
Give Oyster Supper

n oyster supper for the benefit
he High School Athletic AS
|ation will be held tomorrow
ursday) evening from 5 to 8
Pck in the high school building
(the benefit of the association.
|el Collins, Alma Dunlevy and
Evans constitute the commit
in charge of arrangements.
promise a fine supper for
10 adults and for soc to school
fren. Ice cream, candy and
" articles will be on sale.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Head of Christiana

The committee in charge of ar
rangements for the Christmas en-
tertainment at Head Of Christiana
announces that an excellent pro-
gram is in the course of prepara-
tion and will be given on Monday
evening December 20.
Sunday school will be at the US
ual hour next Sunday and Com
munion at 10:45.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Patrons of School
Hear of Health
Program
County Nurse Tells of Plans fos
the Year
Home Economics Department
Exhibits Work; Christmas
Party Planned

II order to clarity in the minds
Of parents and of teachers in the
pub*c schools, the whole matter
Of what may be expected of the
health centre to be established in
Newark. conference with Miss
Grace f. Stevens County Nurse
| and Miss Lockwood was held in
I the Grammar School building
Friday afternoon.
Az Illuminating exposition of
| |the whole matter was given by
bliss Stevens who emphasized the
Importance of early corrective
measures for minor physical de-
fleets which have been shown to
exist to an alarming extent among
children ordinarily considered to
be in perfect health
She explained the medical in
bpection inaugurated recently in
he local schools and emphasized
particularly the necessity of fol-
ow-up work. Without subsequent
medical attention the medical in
pection is meaningless.
One day of each week she to-
kether with the local doctors will
e on hand to give what aid and
dvice may be sought. Special at
ention will be given on these days
expectant mothers who desire
elp and advice, and to children
pre-school age. Mothers are in
ited and urged to come for ad-
Ice.
The Elliott building will eventu-
ly be the headquarters for this
ork, but for the present it will
carried on at. the grammar
hool where the local doctors are
sisting Miss Stevens in the prim
|y school. 1t is hoped to have the
ornament headquarters ready
(rly in January.
Miss Stevens said with regart
follow-up work that she hat
ver known of child whose case
Rs neglected because of inability
the parents to pay for the need
attention. The wide acquaint
ce of the doctors and nurses il
medical profession makes /
ESible for them to secure sucl
in INDECENT cases.
he idea of having a communit,
rty for the children of the tow
IS enthusiastically received an
Is. c. o. Houghton was mad
birman for arrangements. Ever
Fent and every patron intereste
cordially invited to come to tn
NJ. c. A. at l o'clock. Any in
nation concerning the affai
be gladly given by Mr.:
ughton.
After the meeting refreshment
Re served by the pupils in tn
PIE Economics Department. A
ibit Of articles made this yea
the pupils of this departmer
on display. The quality
'kmanship and the good tast
played by the pupils in the
ice of materials exited the az
htion of those present.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
! Christmas Service To Be A~
Held Sunday At Presby-
terian Church

A Christmas service will be held
at the Presbyterian Church next
Sunday. The Christmas sermon
and the Christmas music will be
given in the morning. In the
evening the concluding sermon of
series of three recently prepared
by DR.. Rowan on the Book of
| Hosea.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
is With Accident
In Wilmington

|Ss Ruth Jones, County Atten-
|e Officer met with a painful
TENT on Thursday when she
Jed on the steps of the County
Ping in Wilmington and dis
FED her knee. She was remov-
her home here and medical
tion given by DR.. G. H. Blake.
will probably be able to re-
her duties in a few days.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Lieutenant Loomis
Visits Newark Friends

Lieutenant Ralph Looms of Co.
lumbia Missouri visited at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. E. V. Vaughn
over the weekend. He was sta
toned here during the war, men,
ber of the staff in command of the
S. A. T. C. He is now connected
with the University Of Missouri.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Please Send Copy Early
Next Week

In order that next weeks Post
may be in the hands of subscrib-
ers early Christmas Eve, cores
pondents and advertisers are re-
quested to send their copy no later
than Tuesday noon.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Falls Into Excavation at
Pumping Station

Laurence Dougherty, fireman at
the pumping station was painfully
injured on Saturday when he fell
Is feet into an excavation which
is ordinarily covered with plank
ing. He sustained an abrasion Of
~tte ribs and bruises on the arms
but was not seriously hurt.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Fire Company Will Nominate
Officers FRIDAY NIGHT

An important meeting of the
members of the Aetna Hose, Hook
and Ladder Company will be held
in the Town Hall on Friday even
ing next to nominate officers for
the coming year. The election
will be held the first Friday in
January.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Santa Claus Gets a Sack
of Mail TODAY

A number Of letters to Santa
Claus were received at this office
and are receiving his earnest con-
sideration as you will see if you
turn to page 2. Some of those who
did not finish theirs in time will
have an opportunity to send them
for next weeks paper.
Newark post., 1919-12-17
Local Minister Lectures sT
Before School Improve
ment League

Rev. Frank Herson, pastor Of
the M. E. Church delivered lee
ture on Ireland before the School
Improvement Association at Jack
son School House last night.