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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
CENTURY CLUB MEETING.

Mddetown, Dec 1.-THE program Of
the New Century Club at Tuesday s
meeting was in charge OF Mrs. W Lee
Pennington and was musical, with the per
formers from Wilmington
The program was A piano solo, Miss
Gelsler; vocal solo, Mrs Burnham; CON
tralto solo. Mis- Geisler duet, cornet.
Mrs. Burnham and Mr. Brubaker; vocal
duet, Mrs Burnham and Miss Geisler
solo, Miss Geisler; cornet solo. Mrs. Burn
ham.
i was decided TO dispense with the
children's Christmas party, and use the
money which would be needed for that
purpose with more, to aid the suffering
children in Europe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
NEWS OF SEAFORD.

Seaford. Del. l7.-Lee Murphy, a
yonng farmer. residing near Scaiord has
enlisted in the United States army.
DR. and Mrs l. F. Cottingham spent
part Of the week IN Philadelphia They
were accompanied home by Mrs Cottlng-
ham daughter Miss Helen Knowles, who
is attending Linden Hall Seminary,
LitItz. Pa.
Miss Leah Stcphany, Of Statsville, \ G.
Is a guest OF her brother, Isadore Stcphany
on Pine street.
Miss Ruth Stevens. Of Washington
d c.. is home for the Christmas holidays
with her parents, MIR and Mrs ". D.
Stevens
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
MIDDLETOWN NOTES.

Middletown. Dec 17-Mrs. Samuel j.
Brocllson entertained the members of
the Queen Esther Circle at her home On
Crawford street, on Tuesday evening.
The gifts for the Christmas box 10 be
sent TO the McClusky Home at Boaz.
Alabama, were packed and a years sub
scription TO the Ladies Home Journal will
De sent to the matron of the home.
The Odessa Parent-Teachef Associa-
ton has elected these officers for the
coming year President, Mrs. Hiram Pleas
anton; vice-president, Carl Price; secre-
.tary, Mrs. Howard Morris: treasurer,
Mrs. l. G. Webb. 1t was decided to change
.he name 10 Home d School Association
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
LEWES STUDENTS ACTIVE.

Lewes. Dec l7-M'ss Reba Russell Of
the Freshman class, Women 5 College,
Newark, Is chairman Of refreshments for
tho dance TO be gwen at the college on
February 10
Mss Eleanor Marshall, sophomore. IS
Art editor Of the annual 70 be printed
Mss Elizabeth Mac'nt're was on the
costume committee of the theatricals
given recently at the college.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
TRAFFIC IN THE CANAL.

Delaware City, Dec. I7.-The power
boat Somers, loaded with automobiles
passed through the canal, last night, from
New York 20 Baltimore.
Powerboat Samuel Hartman. light, from
Baltimore 70 Maurice river, to load with
gravel
Yachts North Star and Harriet, from
New York City for Florida, and yacht
Daghlia, from Philadelphia to North
('aroItpa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CANDIES.

Wantmor-assorted chocolates, packed
in five-pound boxes, special Christmas
price. 50 50 the five-pound box
A full assortment Of Liggetts,' Guth's
and Page d Shaw's chocolates and con-
fections.
Danforth. The Dependable Druggist,
Market and Second streets.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
DEPUTY TAX RECEIVER.

Georgetown, Dec. 17-John c. Lank,
whose term as comptroller !or Sussex
county will expire the first Of the year
has been chosen by Benjamin T Walls Of
Milton, receiver Of taxes-elect as his
deputy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
School Entertainment.

The pupils Of School No W i'll present
Convention No. st2 Mt the House nf
Santa in the High School auditorium
this evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17

Hill, who is i'll with appendicitis in Cam
bridge, Md hospital. Mr.. Hill was operr-
ated on Monday. and his condition Is
reported TO be very satisfactory.
The condition of Professor G. X. Sny-
der, teacher of agriculture in the Seaford
public school, who was taken to Cam
bridge hospital, Monday, suffering with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
RECOVERING FROM OPERATION

Seaford, Dec. l7.-Clarence Jester Is
substituting as news dealer here for W A.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17
Engagement Annou need

Joseph Lichtenbaum Of 8 East Twenty
fourth street. has announced the engage
ment OF his daughter, Miss Frances Lich-
tenbaum, TO Joseph Hankin. The date set
for the wedding has not yet been made
known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17

Sticky Gin mum buns, Schlitters 300
King street.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-17

France has built up extensive industry
of making artificial ivory, tortoise shell and
celluloid from caScin extracted from milk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
S More Held
In Fl. Bliss
Theft Charge

Five additional arrests Of Fort
Bliss soldiers were made Wednesday
by agents Of the department Of jus
tice, in connection with the whole
sale pilfering Of ammunition and
other army stores that has been go
ing on for several months
Privates Daniel Quintana and Luis
Arrias were arrested by federal Of
ficers on a charge OF stealing 80
spark plugs which, It is said, they
attempted TO dispose Of at local
garage
Privates Rafael Morales, Manuel
Sainz and Lourano LOvoto are
charged with entering into the con-
spiracy. in that they failed to per-
form their duty as soldiers and
guards by allowing the thefts-
The men. all Of whom came from
the motor transport corps, were ar
raigned before United States commits
sioner A. J. W. Schmid late Wedues-
day. Hearings for Quintana and Ar
rias were set for June %. Bonds
were fixed at $1,000 each. Further
arrests for army thefts viii be made
in a few days, according to depart
ment of justice agents
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
Pop" Concerts
Series Planned
FOrNext Winter

FL Paso is to have series Of
POP" concerts next winter similar
to those Instituted in eastern cities
several years ago. Through the ef-
forts Of the E. Paso Woman's club,
Of which Mrs. VIII T owen, is presi-
dent. four concerts are to be given in
Liberty Hall. one each in October.
November, December and January.
The program as announced by Mrs
owen. includes Marie Tiffany, So
prano; Marie Rappold, soprano; Ed
die Brown. violinist and Arthur Mid
dleton. baritone. Reservations may
be made during the summer with
Mrs. W. R. Brown. After September,
tickets and reservations may be OBJ
tanned from +. g. Billings
Popular concerts are the means by
which the public IS enabled to hear
good music OF the highest class at
popular prices. The season ticket to
the pop" series viii be 81. There will
be about 500 reserved seats free. 1000
at % cents and 1000 at SO cents The
enterprise offers exceptional oppor-
tunities for students
FL Paso has never had the popular
concerts before. THIS series is being
brought from other Texas cities.
Houston, Dallas and Galveston hav-
ing also engaged them for the 1920
q season
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
DELIGHTFUL HAIR WASH

You can enjoy a delightful sham
poo with very little effort and for a
very trifling cost. II you get from
your druggists a package OF can
throX and dissolve a teaspoonful IN
a cup OF hot water This. makes a
fuu cup Of shampoo liquid. enough
so l. is easy to apply II TO all the
hair instead OF just the top OF the
head. Your shampoo is now ready
Just pour a little at a time on the
scalp and hair until both are en-
tirely covered by the daintily per-
fumed preparation that thoroughly
dissOlves and removes every bit Of
dandruff. excess oil and dirt. After
rinsing the hair dries quickly with
Qufflness that makes Il seem
heavier than It is and takes on a
rich luster and a softness that makes
arranging IL a uleasure.=Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
Democratic Contention
History
By A. H. vAsDENBEkC.

THE Democratic national conven-
tion OF 1S08, which assembled at
Denver on July Z, was loyal TO the
leadership Of William Jennings Bryan,
Of Nebraska, from first 10 last Il
gave him his third nomination for the
presidency on a single ballot at 500
o'clock in the morning Of Friday. July
1O-although, according to a menda-
cious clock on the wall facing the
platform, il was still Thursday mid
night. Such was the reputed conces-
sion TO a superstition which sought TO
avoid an unluczy day. On this one
ballot. Bryan's vote was $50 = His
only opponents were judge George
Gray. OF Delaware. with 50 =. and
governor Johnson Of Minnesota, with
IS. On motion OF Minnesota. followed
by Delaware and Georgia (Which had
also been faithful to Cray. the noml-
nation was made unanimous
With similar ultimate unanimity.
John W. Kern. OF Indiana. was nomi-
mated for vice president by acclama-
ton. after three other prospective
candidates had Withdrawn In this
latter trio were Charles A Towne
formerly Of Minnesota, but then Of
New York, Archibald Mcneil, Of Con-
necticut, and Clark Howell, Of Geor-
gia- The woods were fun Of ambi-
tious vice presidential timber until
after the presidential nomination was
distance" conference with M. Bryan
clarified the atmosphere.
The temporary chairman was Theo-
dore A Bell OF California. The per-
manent chairman was H d. Clayton.
OF Alabama The only friction Of
moment occurred in connection with
the seating Of contesting delegates
from Pennsylvania. IN this grapple
between Bryan and anti-Bryan forces.
the Bryanites were sustained by a
two-thirds vote Of the convention.
The platform adopted covered a
multitude OF important subjects-but
is particlarly interesting historically
because OF the fact that IL did not
propose free silver" 1t was the first
Bryan platform to turn its back upon
this monetary issue, and IL was the
first convention since 1896 in which
Mr.. Bryan did not himself insist upon
free silvers" dominion
Regarding the tariff. the Party
pledged such gradual reductions as
may be necessary to restore the tar
if 10 revenue basis" and TO such
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
Use Cocoanut Oil
For Washing Hair

II you want 10 keep your hair IN
good condition, be careful what you
wash Il with
Most soaps and prepared sham
pOOs contain too much alkali. This
dries the scalp. makes the hair brit
tie. and is very harmful Mulsifisd
cOcoauut oil shampoo (Which is pure
and entirely greaseless), is much
better than anything else you can
use for shampooing. as this can't
possibly injure the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with
water and rub IL in. One or two
teaspoonfuls viii make an abundance
Of rich, creamy lather. and cleauses
the hair and scalp thoroughly The
lather rinses out easily and removes
every particle OF dust, dirs, danJruff
and excessive oil The hair dries
quickly and evenly. and It leaves It
fine and silky. bright. fluffy and
easy TO manage
You can get Mulsified cocoanut oil
shampoo at most any drug store. It
is very cheap. and a few ounces is
enough to ~st everyone in the family
Cor months.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
HLITERATES MAY ENLIST;
WILL BE EDUCATED LATER

Hereafter men who cannot read
and write the English language may
be accepted for enlistment in the
army, under the provisions OF an act
signed by the president June 5.
Heretofore such men have been
barred, but the educational system Of
the army now Is opened TO them for
elementary courses
Such men viii be sent to recruit
educational centers for a course in
English as soon as they are enlisted
The new law includes not only per
sons able TO speak or write foreign
languages but native Americans or
foreign born Americans who are IN
able to read or write in nay Ian
guage.
The law was passed through the
efforts Of the American legion. &C
cOrding to war department publica-
tons received at the FL Paso army
recruiting station. as part Of its plan
Of Americanization-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
PROGRAM FOR sTH CAVALRY
BAND CONCERT ANNOUNCED

The Eighth cavalry band. Lieut.
William S. Vanover. leader. viii play
a concert in the bandstand at Fort
Bliss from 8 to 9 o'clock Sunday eve
ming. weather permitting. The pro-
gram follows:
March. bulgarian March" (Straus),
from The Chocolate Soldier; over
ture. Poet and Peasant" (Suppe) +;
duet for comets. Damon and Pythias'
(Hasselmann), performed by Sergt
bugIer August ". Beaudry and Sergt
Homar Wellman; bolero, Flores Ne
gras," by request presented 70 Col.
George T. Langhorne, commanding
officer Eighth cavalry, for the regi-
ment, by senior commandante Alban.
through Maj. Edwin n. Hardy. United
States army military attache TO the
American legation at Quito, Ecua-
dor); intermezzo, 'Intermezzo Russo"
(Franke)a march, ''27th Infantry
March, AIindanao" (Savocs); finale,
Eighth Cavalry Air" (Jakabowski).
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24

Kodak FfniHhinE.
200 n. Demonstration Hotel Bldg.
Sell Liberty Bonds 10 Curtiss q Co.
-Adu
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
FIRST HEARING OF SLAYER To
BE HELD AT SANTA FE JAIL

Santa Fe. y. n, June 24.-Arrange-
ments have been made to hold the
preliminary hearing at the jail Fri
day in the case OF Luther Wolf, who
shot and killed Homer Erwin on the
road on the Santa Fe-Bernalillo
county line Sunday morning. Wolf
fired four shots from a big pistol. of
frontier model. killing Erwin in
stantly. He declares he did not shoot
until after Erwin~had fired on him
with a shotgun
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24

Immediate reductions as will put
trust-controlled products on the free
list, lower duties on necessaries OF
life" and to abolish duties altogether
on pulp and print paper and lum-
The immigration Of Asiatics was
condemned. Independence was prom
ised the Philippines as soon as
suitable government can be estab-
lished." The election Of United States
senators by popular vote was de-
manded: likewise publicity for con-
tributions TO political campaign funds
and q change in congressional rules
TO emancipate the lower house from
political autocracy-
To be continued tomorrow with the
story OF the convention OF 1912
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24

Santa Fe. y. NJ June 24.-Official
announcement was made by governor
Larrazolo today OF the appointment
Of Elfego Baca. sheriff OF Socorro
county, to be colonel and aide de
camp on the governors staff He
succeeds Manuel B. Otero, Of AFbu-
querque. who resigned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24

Enlistments Thursday at the army
recruiting station were Juan Rico,
Las Cruces. Quartermaster corps.
Fort Bliss. Antonio Lucero and Mar
COS Lucero. Las Cruces, base hospital.
Fort Bliss; Army n Stages, con
struction division. quartermaster
corps. Philippines Stanley L Johnson.
Fl Paso. 26th infantry. Camp Taylor,
XIV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24
HURT BY
AUTOMOBILES

Vinton, Tex. June 24-Richard
Russell the six year old boy Of Mr.
and Mrs Cham Russell. was severely
bruised about the head and body re-
Gently. when q car ran over him The
machine was backing out Of the gar
the driver did not see the child The
lad viii be able TO be out in a week.
Miss IEuacias Contreras, who was
run over by a car two weeks ago, is
still quite in at her home, south Of
here, being injured internally. Miss
crete road when the accident occurred
and was struck by the passing car
AIRS. Helen Gilroy and daughter
Miss Irene Gilroy, are out from E
Paso to spend a few days on the west
side
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24

Washington, D. c.. June 24.-CapL
Claremont A. Donaldson. infantry. is
ordered from Douglas, ARK. to Camp
Holabird. Nd; Capt Victor ". 3.
Wales. Fourth to Seventh cavalry,
Fort Bliss. Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-24

PROPOSALS FOR COMPLETING
ADDITION TO VOCATIONAL TRAIN
ING SCHOOLGIRLS Constructing
Quartermaster. Fort Bliss. Texas
Sealed proposals viii be received here
until l P n, June 30th. and then
publicly opened, for completing an
addition to the Vocational Training
School, Fort Bliss, Texas Specifica-
tons viii be furnished by this office
on receipt Of certified check for
S10.0O.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-06
NATIVE OF CABOT.
Late Dr.. Arthur ], Lance Left Sister in
z Cabot, Brother in Plainheld.

Portsmouth, n H., Jan. 6.Dr. Ar.
thur J. Lance, one Of the best known
physicians in this section of Rocking
ham county, died suddenly Saturday
night at his home here from cerebral
hemorrhage He was born in Cabot
Vt. July 10. 1870, the son of the tate
Barron and Mary Page Lance.
lie was graduated from the Uniyer-
sity Of Vermont and then from the New
York Medical Post Graduate hospital
He also was graduate of the Polytech.
meal institute at Philadelphia. He first
practiced in Worcester, Vt, and then
came to this city q years ago.
For II years he was in general prac-
tice and then, after studying at Vienna
be became an ear, eye and throat spe-
cialist. DIR. Lance was long identified
with Masonic organizations, being a
member of Dewitt Clinton commandery
Knights Templar. and AIeppo temple OF
Shriners of Boston. He was also a
member of Portsmouth lodge, b. p. O.
f.; Damon lodge, X. of p, Portsmouth
Medical society, Warwick club and the
Portsmouth atheneum.
Besides his widow. he leaves two
daughters, Murief and Aidine of this
city; two sisters, Cora of Portsmouth
and Mrs. Bertha Marsh of Cabot, VT:
two brothers, Walter OF Plainfeld, VT,
and Henry Of Rocky Fort, Colo.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-06
BRADFORD

Harry Morrison of Plymouth, n. H.,
local wire chief for the Connecticut
Valley Telephone company, has rented
the w. L. Gage house and viii move in
next week.
John Woodward is sick with the grip.
n. w. Cunningham has been confined
to the house for few days by illness.
Miss Mary Powers is home from the
University Of Vermont for the holidays.
Mrs. X. G. Martin has closed her
house on the upper plain and has gone
to Wilder to spend the winter with a
niece.
A number Of young people gathered
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Has
kins last Tuesday evening, where a
very enjoyable time was spent Games
were played and refreshments served
George Slack has sold his residence
at the north end to A. NJ. Stevens Of
Oxford. \. H.. who will take possession
in the spring,
Walter Haynes, janitor Of Bradford
academy, is sick with the mumps. Mr..
Dearborn will take his place.
J. A. Aldrich commenced filling his
ice house last week
The Bradford community nurse, Miss
Cain of Westford, has arrived in town.
Grace Stilwel Clearly died at her
home in Lyndonville New Years day
from a surgical operation. She leaves
husband. zone son. parents, four sis
tiers and two brothers to mourn her
death
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-06
The Quick Way to
Stop a Cough
This homemade syrup does the
work In d hurry. Easily pre-
pared. and saves about 81.
.s..x+T|.S-s+S-f..ff+++.fss

You might be surprised to Know
that the best thing YOU can use lot
a severe cough, is n remedy when Is
easily prepared at home in Just a Few
moments. It's cheap, but for prompt
results it beats anything else you ever
tried. Usually stops the ordinary
cough or chest cold in - hours. Tastes
pleasant. too-children like it--and II
is pure and good.
Pour 2ib ounces of Pinex in pint
bottle; then fill il, up with plain granu,,
lated sugar syrup. Or use CHARMED
molasses, honey, or corn syrup instead
of sugar syrup, If desired. Thus you
make full pint-a family supply,
but costing no more than small
bottle OF ready-made cough syrup.
And as a cough medicine, there IS
really nothing better TO be had at any
price. IL goes right to the spot and
gives quick, lasting relief. IL promptly
heals the inhamed membranes that
line the throat and air passages, stops
the ANNOYING throat tickle, loosens the
phlegm, and soon your cough stops en-
tireiv. Splendid for bronchitis, eronp,
hoarseness and bronchial asthma.
Pinex is a highly concentrated COM
Mound OF Norway pine extract. famous
for is healing effect on the MEM
branes.
To avoid disappointment ask your
drurcist for "2k ounces OF Pinex
with directions and don't accept any
thing else Guaranteed TO give apso-
lutte satisfaction or money refunded.
The Pinex Co., TT. Wayne, Ind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-06
HARV ARD IS READY
TO WELCOME HEROES
Reception Tonight Will Be Informal
But Decidedly Administrations
Elaborate Celebration Later.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 6.-Haryard
reception to her returning football he
roes when they complete their trans
continental journey here tonight will
be informal. but decidedly enthusiastic,
according to undergraduate leaders.
Students and members of the alumni
will meet the players at the South sta.
ton. Boston, and after a brief period
of songs and cheers will escort them to
the college.
A more elaborate celebration OF the
New Years victory over Oregon univer-
sitv will be held later in connection
with the annual football banquet when
the PLAYERS will receive gold footballs
and the official congratulations OF the
university.
In restricting to-night's reception It
was believed that the players would
prefer immediate rest after their long
journey. -
Citizens of Natick, the residence OF
Captain William Murray, Trainer
"Pooch" Donovan, Eddie Casey, the
star backiield player, and Coach Ed
ward Mahan, will give the team an
unexpected reception, Permission has
been obtained to detain the Wolverine
express for five minutes when ii reaches
that place, and brass band, redfire,
factory whistles, church bells and cheer
ing citizens will attempt to interpret
the little towns pride in the victors
and especially in its own four sons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-06
DECEMBER WEATHER.
Month Was Very Cold, Temperature
Five Degrees Below Normal

Mortified. Jan. 6.--William A. Shaw.
meteorological in charge of the local
station of the United States weather
bureau, reports mean temperature of
Is degrees in Mortified during Deem
der. which is five degrees below the
normal December temperature and in
marked contrast to the mean tempera
ture Of December. 1918, which was "a
degrees. The highest during the month
was IS degrees. ON the 18th, and the
lowest was - degrees below zero, on
the 18th. being a range of IS degrees
in five DAYS. The greatest daily range
was 80 degrees, on the 2sth. and the
least daily range was three degrees. on
the 9th The temperature went below
zero on l3 days The precipitation
train aud melted snow amounted to
% inches. the normal precipitation for
the month being Ell inches. The pre-
vaiiing wind was from the south, the
total movement 4.975 miles, the aver
age hourly velocity GO miles and the
maximum velocity 81 miles per hour.
from the northwest on the 10th. The
month was made up Of SIX clear, three
partly cloudy and - cloudy days Pre-
cipitation in quantity sufficient 70
measure occurred. an II days and the
total amount includes les inches Of
snow. of which IS inches remained on
the ground At the end Of the month.
4 lunar halo was noted on the 4th and
solar haios on the 9Th and 5lsL
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-06
YOUR
RHEUMATISM
Don't suffer when you can get

Don't suffer when you can get
'Neutrone Prescription 49,.
Rheumatism, one of the most COM
mon ailments, is one of the hardest
to cure, because of its being a blood
disease. Any remedy to be effective
must purify the blood and kidneys,
common sense teaches you this.
That is why "Neutrone Prescrip-
ton 99Y is so successful, it Is a
combination of blood purifying
agents prepared from the prescrip-
tion OF a specialist.
It relieves those sore, infiamed
joints and muscles. ut puts out the
fire.. II does all these things, re-
stores your health, makes you happy
and free from pain.
Go to your druggist today and get
a bottle, then say. goodbye, Rheu-
matism. soc and s1.00 the bottle.
For sale by
f. A. Drown, the druggist, and leading
druggists everywhere.