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Evening journal., 1919-12-29
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

DR.. and Mrs. Charles :. Gates. OF
Amherst, Mass. have annuonced the
engagement OF their daughter. Miss
Ruth Deane Gates. to Robert Bowser.
son Of the Rev. and Mrs. Alexander r.
Bowser, Of Cambridge, Mass.
Mr. Bowser formerly lived in VIII
mington. lie is a graduate Of the VIII
mington Friends School He was gradu-
ated from Harvard in 1913 and from the
Harvard Graduate School on Business
Administration In 1915. He served as
captain in the Air Service in Washing
ton and since his discharge has been
associated with the Federal Board Of
Vocational Education in Boston.
Miss Gates is a graduate Of Sim
mons College. class Of 1915 After
graduation she was engaged in war
work in Washington for a year, and
has since been connected with the Uni
versity OF Illinois.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
FELICITATIONs.

The Transcript congratulates George
Carter, Esq, editor OF The Evening
journal, upon the fresh laurels that
have crowned his son. f. Bayard Car
ter, a young Delaware College senior,
who has been chosen by the judges Of
the competition as one Of the ~ Ameri-
cans to receive a Rhodes scholarship
at the oxford University, England
This Is signal honor, richly merited
by that young collogian, and we doubt
not that he VIII do high credit TO his
Alma Mater, his friends and his native
land. We also believe he win return,
though never so loaded with British
Varsity fame, an unspOlled Blue Hens
Chick still 400 per cent. American.
Mr.. Carter knows full well that the
pretty amity fable, so much In vogue
these days. OF the English lion and the
American lamb lying down together,
divested OF its Brlton camounage. in
tends that the aforesaid American lamb
shall be down inside the Britannia
LiOnl
Evening journal., 1919-12-29

NEWPORT, December 29-Mr. and
Mrs Thomas Slack, Sr., celebrated
their sixtieth wedding anniversary at
their home here on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slack were married in
Wilmington on December q, 1859 by
the Rev. Mr.. Urll. Before her marriage
Mrs Slack was Miss Martha Frances
Sheldon. of Glasgow. She is now 70
years old.
Mr.. Slack also came from Glasgow.
and was engaged In farming util few
years ago He is 81 years old.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slack have six chill
dren: Enos Slack OF Newark; Thomas
Slack, Jr., Of near New Castle; Joseph
Slack Of Newport; Mrs. Harry Moore,
Of near Kennett Square, and Mrs VIII
liam Edmanson Of near New Castle
They have 10 grandchildren and 70
grandchildren Four generations
We're. present at the celebration. A
poultry dinner was served.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
.4,352 COUPLES WE'D
AT ELKTON THIS YEAR

ELKToN. Md. Dec. 2e.LTho high
cost 10 living apparently had no terror
90 the men and women who como hero
from all parts OF the East and are mar
rled.
From the record in tho ofilce OF tho
clerk OF the Circuit Court for Cecil
county, 70 is shown that during the
year ended November 30 last 4.352 mar
riage licenses were issued.
The majority OF the couples were
from Pennsylvania and many from
New Jersey and Delaware. The ban
ner month Of the year was September.
when the clerk issued 4S6 licenses. In
June, 407: July. iG0: August, i22, and
November. 430 were issued.
II is estimated that during the year
The ministers OF the town alone have
benefited TO the extent OF $4,000, and
that like amount has been paid 10 the
iitney owners and drivers,
Evening journal., 1919-12-29

Those present were: EnOs Slack, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Slack. Jr.. Mr. and
Mrs. George Slack, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Slack, Mr.. and Mrs William Edmanson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben POrdham, Mrs.
Laura Stradley, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Grose, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hagerty,
Mrs. Alice Beebe, Mrs Rachael Powers,
Mrs. Helen Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. Beebe.
Frank Clifford, Norman, Paul. Elsie and
Marion Slack, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Slack, Mrs. George Slack. Jr., Frederick
Slack, Frances Moore, Harry Moore, Jr.,
Frank. Eleanor and Marie Pordham
Dorothy and Helen Stradley Elizabeth
Grose, Harold and Helen Louise Hag-
erty, Myrtle Slack, Clifford Slack, Jr.
Those present from outside of the
immediate family We're: John Sheldon.
Of Camden. n j.; John McFarln, OF
Norwood Pa; Mr.. and Mrs Harry Cra-
mer, and Mss Gray, Of Pennsgrove,
N. j., and Miss Ella w. johnson Of
Newport.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
INEnpnnL COTTON.

LIVERAPOOL, Dec. % United PRESS
Spots opened quiet today with prices
nrm. Sales amounted TO 5000 bales.
There were no receipts futures opened
steady. 80
American middlings fair 1925; good
middllngs, 5000; middlings, 2''o' ioW
mlddllngs, 2i95; good ordinary 22'oo'
ordinary, 2i.50.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
sHORT-GRFEN.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Dec. 29.-IIenry X. Green,
formerly with the Farmers Bank Of
Dovcr and later cashier OF a trust COM
pany at Laurel. was married Saturday
at Snow Hin. Md. to Miss Jane w.
short, OF Greenbankville. Va. Mr. and
Mrs Green visited relatives here yes
terday. They VIII reside In Phlladel-
phia where Mr.. Green IS connected with
a brokerage firm.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
REsOLUTIONs OF REsPECr.

The following resolutions of respect
were adopted by st. Mary's Holy Name
society at It's meeting, December IS 1918
whereas, IL has pleased Almighty God
TO remove from our midst by the hand OF
death our brother, John Gallagher. and
w nereas, Ills lie was an exemplary and
editying one, we can trust fhaf Ife IN,
honOr OF whose Holy Name, he labored zeal
ously. will be merciful on his soul. as the
can or death was sudden; therefore be II
resolved, That we tender our deep svm-
pathy to the family Of deceasd and pledge
our prayers for the repose Of his soul. and
be it further ''
resolved, That as a mark Of respect
tnese resolutions be placed on the min
utes OF this society and be sbublished iu
the daily press. (Signed)
JEROME T. WALSH
DANIEL CASEY,
PATRICK MULRONEY.
Committees
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
-cUEsr NIGHT FALLS THROUGH

"Guest Night" which was 70 have
been celebrated on Saturday evening at
The New Century Club DID not take
place Many guests were present
through some misunderstanding, those
that were TO take part in the program
'Sd not appear.
Several piano selections were played
b. Miss Ella Pyle It was announced
that IN the near future a guest night
would be held TO take the place Of
the one which was to have been held
Saturday night.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
cIyE cHRIsTM,s ENTEprAINMENr

The children Of the English Sunday
school class Of Zion Lutheran Church
celebra.ed the Christmas season with a
pleasing entertainment last night. The
entertainment was given under the di-
rection Of Miss Katherine 5, DettliBg. as
sisted by Miss Pauline Dsttling and
Mrs. Elizabeth Darrell.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
HARRIs-BaRTLETT.

Special 10 Tho Evening Journal.
.CENTREVlLLE. Md. Dec. 29.-ln
Cenlreyllle Methodist Episcopal Church,
on Christmas morning. Miss Madeline
Harris. Youngest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles w. Harris, and Francis
Asbury Bartlett. both OF this town,
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
CENTURY CLUB CURRENT EVENTS.

An interesting program has been ar
ranged for the current events class Of
the New Century Club tomorrow morn
ing. 10 is as follows:
Miss Elizabeth Speakman will read
1.-THE Crest Of Scarlet" by Lieutenant
Coningsby Dawson. and "A Pilgrim Of
Palestine" by SIMPLIFY. Mrs. Norton
will speak on Turkey, Her People and
Her Rugs" Mrs. J. b. Justis will speak
on 1.-THE Problem Of the Adolescent
Girl Who Is Alone in Delaware" Mrs.
Alice Hastings Smith will render a
piano solo. Miss Mary r. deVou will
speak on the topic. At the Shrine of
Americas First Botanlst."
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
WE'RE WEDDING ATTENDANTs.

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Waterman were
the attendants at the wedding of Miss
Reba ]. Phillips and William Baton HOl-
land who were married last Wednesday
in St. Johns p. Z. Church by the Rev.
Alban Richey.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
ENTERTAINMENT AT uec,BF.

The Junior Epworth League Of Nc
Cabe Memorial NJ. +. Church will give
an entertainment in the church to-
night. An interesting program has
been arranged.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
CHICAGO GRAINS

LHlLAGU, Dec. % UNITED Press.)-
Opening grain:
Corn, May, i27%@K: July. i26h@ss
oats, May S0BG%; July, 74ss.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, Dec. 90 United Press
The cotton arket ouened STEADY To-
day. January sold at $500, up 8; March,
36.iO, up ii, and May, 3i.25 up 10.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
BRAIN TESTS
BY sam lloyd
1 MINUTES TO ANSWER THIS.
No. 299.

No. Tvs.
Each OF the following sentences
contains the name Of a city, town or
village in the United states.
Now let the doctor see Jumb0's
tongue.
II you are the curiew stoned yes
terday. J apologize.
Frightened by the terrible mob.
led sister away.
How Anna polishes the silver
when Jack is expected
just look at that superb Angora
cat
ANSWER TO NO. POS
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
Social and Personal
Notes

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Scott, OF New
York, spent Christmes with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Sterling.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
WHOLLY mpRAcncABLE.

From the Easton Star-Democrat.
The plan Of senator Bartlett 10 abol-
fish the office Of state Motor Vehicle
Commissioner. and TO transfer the
duties to county clerks, as outlined in
The Star-Democrat today, win meet
with great opposition.
The plan Is a wholly impractcable
one for several reasons. II has been
tried in New Jersey, in which State
there are l3 branches OF the Office Of
the Commissioner OF Motor Vehicles
and Commissioner Din, OF that State.
who is a most efficient Official, says IL
is very unsatisfactory.
Maryland now issues ten different va
rieties OF license tag, the tag and the
fee differing with the horsepower Of
the car when It is a passenger car and
with the tonnage when II Is a freight
truck. Every truck for which IL
cense is issued Is inspected. Maryland
has only two Offices, one In Baltimore
and one i'm the District OF Columbia.
Licenses are numbered, beginning at
10000, and those issued in the District
are numbered from 100000 up. Imagine
a case in which % counties and Balti-
more City are each issuing their own
variety OF these ten tags, 10 multiplied
by "a.
Evening journal., 1919-12-29
Spirit of the
DeIndrUid Press
AID IN THE FIGHT.

From the Newark Ledger
Delaware did splendid work in selling
Red Cross Christmas Seals TO raise
money with which to fight tubreoulo-
sis. The work does not end with sell
ing seals, however.
tuberculosis can be prevented and
every man, woman and child in Della
ware should aid in this great work. 1t
is important and IL is necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

ly interested in bringing a strictly busi- ness administration into every depart ment of the state, and there my inter est ends. It is really regrettable that at time when so much good could be accomplished by the commission, at time when all other officials are work ing handsome of them even day and night-to bring the states business up to a high state of efficiency, that one department should be so destitute of sense of official duty The commission should work or quit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
LADIES DAY AT THE
 COMMUNITY CLUB
Fritzi Scheff and Al Wilson and Others Guests of the
 Club

Fritzi Scheff and Al H. Wilson. CO.,
 stars in "Glorianna." which will be presented at the Jefferson theatre to- night and tomorrow, will be the guests of honor of the Community club at it's meeting tomorrow afternoon at 12:3o
 o'clock at the Southern club. which
 will be observed as Ladies Day"
 In addition to these stars there will
 be two local artists on the programme,
 Miss Vera May Brewer, who has been
 studying with Miss Elect in Chicago for some time, and is spending the
 holidays in Birmingham, and Owen Gillespy. Miss Brewer will sing "Cora Mic Ben," a song by Grusetts Coir- dani in the original Italian, and "A Spirit Flower" by Campbell Tipton. MT. Gillespy will render several se- lections which are sure to meet with the approval of the members and their friends. The weekly bulletin issued by the programme committee states that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

his sole desire now Is to have all heads of departments and public officials on the job and in position to place the state government in a high state of ef- ficiency.
 Governor Kiihy pointed out that com nissioners of the past did not have the same duties that are now placed on the commission and that the legislature of 1915 passed laws which amplified the work and made the commission respon- sible for the proper operation of public utilities in addition to railroads. He cited sections of the law of 1915 creating the public service commission to sup port his statement that there was work for the commission at all times.
 The governor charged that MT. Ken nedy has side-stepped the issue and has not answered the allegation that the commission has been in session only S days in each of the past four yearA that it has performed only a small por- tion of the duties requiring the visita- tion of ali counties one time each year and that it has failed to comply with the law in regard to the investigation and regulation of public utilities.
 The statement also brought forth the assertion that short time ago Mir. Ken nedy gave all of his time to the posi- tion of secretary of the commission at salary of s240o and that now he de ciines to give all or ms tune to tie presidency at a salary of $3500. There are people in Alabama who will won der by what short route or stroke of financial genius or magical fortune he so suddenly arrived at such state of affluence and independence,' continued the statement.
 Governor Kilby concluded his state- ment: During the war he (Mr. Ken uedy) served the federal government as a dollar-a-year man, being fuel admin
 strator He now proposes to serve the state : a one-day-a-month man. hon. estlv believe the people will require more service for their dollars. but I have no interest in the political phase of this matter, as MT. Kennedy suggests. am not at all concerned about who runs against him CT what candidates he may bring out against my apppointees. nor am 1 concerned about his apparent de- signs to bring the railroads back into politics in Alabama. l am tremendous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
{ EMI-ANNUAL STAG
 OF PHOENECIAN CLUB

The Phoenecian club held it's semi-an- nual stag at the home of President Rog- CTS Bite last night. and was attended by all of the members of the cub and a number of friends MT. Bite was the toastmaster of the evening and made a stirring speech in which he told of the great progress of the club and also of the interest that has been manifested by the members in behalf of the play, Hearts of Men," that will be staged at the Jefferson theatre in the near future.
 Short talks were also made by the fol- lowing: Arthur Sharbel, William Me shad, Louis Domit, Mike Bite, Louis Bo- horfoush, George Tobia, John Shahd, Mike Pharo and a number of others. T. N. Shahid entertained a few minutes with a number of jokes that brought forth loud applause. Others present i were s. Tobia, A. Tebshrany, Joe War dy, Nassif Shamoun, Sam Mizerany, Louis Mikwee, Joe Joseph, Joe DoThit and Abe Arben. The stag was declared the most successful that has ever been held by the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
FORMAL OPENING OF
 FLYING FIELD HERE
 ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Pesident Evans Says Dixie Corpora ton Will Put on Big Exhibition
 At West End Field

Indications are that large crowd will assemble at Dixie field for the formal opening of the Dixie Flying corporation on Thristmas day. The aerial exhibi- tion will continue for four days, includ- ing Christmas day and Sunday afternoon.
 The stunt flying and aerial exhibition will begin at 1 o'clock each day. Pas sengers are being booked by telephone for rides on these days, and scores have ap- piled for reservations on Christmas day. In addition to the airplanes of the Dixie Flying corporation there will probably be number of planes from the army field at Montgomery.
 The officials of the corporation, the pi- lots and even mechanics are working day and night for the formal opening. The opening of Dixie field on Christmas day marks the end of more than six months preparation. Virgil Evans. presi- dent of the company, began the work i scme months ago and work has continued steadily until what was once farm has been turned into one of the best airplane fields in the south Some months ago MT. Evans company completed con- solidation with the Caldwell Aerial com pany of Gilsberg, Ill. A number of fields will be opened throughout the south. Bir-
  Dixie field is located on Avenue F at Goldwire street and is reached by going west on Avenue F or by West End street ! car to Arlington and south on the Arling- ton road two blocks.
 The officials request that those who de- sire to make reservations for flights on Christmas day or either of the three fol- lowing days phone the office of the com- pany, located on the field, as early as possible by calling for West End 45. A unique stunt in connection with the opening of the field will be the appear ance of Dixie Special, a small airplane designed and built by Frank Lawrence, chief engineer of the Dixie Flying cor poration, an the streets downtown to- morrow afternoon. The small plane will also probably appear on the downtown streets Christmas Eve and will perform some thrilling stunts at the field on opening day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
SAFETY FIRST"
Last Meeting of Year of Alabama
 Safety Association Is Called

The Alabama Safety association win hold is last meeting of the year next Sat urday at the Chamber of Commerce audi torium, and the following letter, which is explanatory, has been sent out by tho secretary:
 All Members Of the Alabama Safety as- sociation:
 The next meeting of the association will be held Saturday, December 20, at 50 p. m.. auditorium Chamber of Commerce. Tt has been decided that the best pro- gramme to follow for our last meeting of the year would be for members to bring up unusual situations they have had to ham, dle during the year. with the way solved. "A free discussion of such matters will no doubt develop interesting problems, and President McClary urges a full attend ance. Yours very truly,
 HI J. MEAD, Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

Mir. Gillespy will be present as a special courtesy to the ladies"
 pr. Henry M Edmonds. who was scheduled to speak to the club on ''The Civic Builder" will be unable to be present at this time. but will ad dress the club on December 27. When notified of this fact the programme committee immediately wired Miss Scheff and Mir Wilson an invitation to be guests of the club while in this city and the following message was received from her secretary:
 Programme Committee, Community
 Club, Birmingham.
 'T have heard so much about those wonderful Community club boys that am dying to meet every darling one of them. Certainly I accept your won- derfuI invitation to lunch with them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
Headquarters For
 Big Sister Movement

The Big Sister movement has estab- lished permanent headquarters in Miss Jenny's lunch loom, where the former 1 Woman's exchange was located, in the l Title Guarantee building. according to an
 announcement made yesterday. The or
 ganization will hold no more meetings
 until after Chistmas, and after January l , the membership committee of which l Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick is chairman will be there daily to receive memberships. All meetings of the Big Sisters will be held there in future as well as the meetings of the board of directors.
 The use of these rooms as a permanent headquarters was secured through the courtesy of Miss Jenny for which the women of this organization are most grateful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
Habeas Corpus Hearing
 for WOrthingtOn Set

F. J. Worthington, who was taken into custody by the local detective department and placed in jail Tuesday afternoon charged with being connected with the alleged shirt robbery syndicate, is still being held here for further investiga- tion. It is understood that he refused to accompany Denneau and Harding along with the Nashville officials to Nashville without acquisition papers Habeas cor pus proceeding was filed by his attorney and a preliminary trial set for Decem- ber %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
GEN. PERSHING SENDS
 ' LETTER OF THANKS

Dr. Courtney W. Shropshire, who was chairman of the Pershing committee, yes terday received a letter from the gen. eraal, extending his thanks for the re- cent reception in Birmingham. Gen eral Pershing said:
 Please accept my sincere thanks and appreciation for the splendid reception with which you and the citizens of Bir- mingham received me and my staff. It was delightful pleasure to have had this opportunity of visiting your city, and ex- pressing my thanks for the enthusiastic support given the army during the war My entire trip Tn the state of Alabama has been very pleasant, indeed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
TEN PER CENT

TO BE PAID IN NINETY DAYS AFTER JANUARY Is IN EITHER CASH OR STOCK, OPTIONAL WITH COMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
KILBY TAXES LAST
 RAP AT KENNEDY
Says He Cares Not for Ken nedy's Candidacy or
 Platform

Montgomery. December 1S.-(Speciai) Answering the last statement of sam P Kennedy. president of the Alabama public service commission, in the kilby- Kennedy controversy about the refusal of two members of the commission to reside in Montgomery Governor ki1hy Wednesday afternoon declared that he cared not about Mir. Kennedy's canE- dacv on an anti-Kilby platform, and that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19

Saturday at 12:s0 The precious dears, I wouldn't miss it for anything
 "FRITZI" In order to accommodates these guests who will have a matinee en- gagement to fill the luncheon will be- gin promptly at 12:3o o'clock, and members are urged to make reserva- tions at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-19
Leasing Bill Pistponed

Washington, December 1S.-Action by Congress on the oil coal, gas and phosphate land leasing bill has been postponed until next month.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-25

T. Moore Of McMinnville brought to
Salem sample Of the sandstone which
has the appearance of having been
saturated with OIL He says when first
taken from the ground, the oil can DO
plainly seen. Two miles north of Me-
Minnville on the Yamhill river, oil IS
seeping out of the bank. Drilling oper-
atoms are in progress on the farm OF
j. w. Tilden, just north of McMinn-
vile. Biologists from California and
Portland capitalists are keeping close
watch on the progress being madc
while drilling is going on.
J. B. Hawthorne of R. F. D. 8, want
ed to sell his household goods before
moving. He put classified al in the
Capital journal and the same evening
the ad came out he sold 800 worth OF
goods. The next day he sold the rest
and ordered the ad stopped. That is
the way Mr.. Hawthorne tells the story
of Capital Journal want ad results.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-25

ing Governor in an article published
in the September Sunset magazine writ
ten by Milton r. Kleppcr, president OF
the Aero club of Oregon. In writing
the governor and MI hlepper TOOK 10
gether, the writer says that the Sov
ernor ddn even take tootn orush
along for baggage. ne just placeu the
aviator MOOD over his neao, stePPeu
III the plane ana was on the way. now
ever the ride from roftiaha 10 oacra
mento had us thfills, even lor soV,
ernor. MI. hlepper teiis II! .he etoiy
that 1t was extremely exciting when
gong over the a nlsklyou mountains aI
an elevation OF oooo 1eet ror the ehgine
to suddenly develop troubles, anu ~
looked as If they would DC oplleed "
make LANDING IN tne rorest WIN No
open space IN sl2ht. ne "rites' aIter
| Landing at Reddlhg, the pllot eonsfa.-
nlated us that we We're ailve. 90 we
knew for certain we nad come. through
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-08-25
he city Of Salem is now running

The city Of Salem is now running
an employment agency since the fed
oral government went out of business.
The office of the agency is at the city
hall and those who are looking for
work should apply to City Recorder
Race. The Commercial club is cooper
ating with Recorder Race and every
thing possible viii now be done by the