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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE
WOMEN OF DELAWARE
Are Holding Meetings This Week
in All Three Counties of
the State.

Meetings for the organization OF the
Republican women voters OF the State
will begin this week and continue until
the work has been accomplished to the
satisfaction of the Republican leaders.
Miss Jeanette Eckman, who y assistant
secretary of the Republican State Com
mittee with Charles Warner, Republican
State chairman. visited Georgetown yes
terday and conferred with Republican
leaders relative to organizing the women.
They conferred with the secretary of
the Sussex County Republican Com
mittee and outlined plans to enroll the
women as voters. The Sussex committee
will meet tonight and discuss the plans
which meet with the favor of these Sussex
leaders who were seen yesterday.
Miss Eckman announced today that
she was planning TO hold many CON
ferences for organization purposes in all
three counties of the State. These con-
ferences will be followed with larger meet
ings as soon rs the women are Interested
enough to proceed with the work of organi-
zation.
The Republican City Committee viii
meet tonight. Arrangements for Satur-
DAYS primaries will be completed. II is
not likely that many of the contests for
county offices will be still further adjusted
by the withdrawal of any present can
didates. A Republican leader said today
that he expected all of the men who are
seeking county office to remain IN the fight
until they settle the matter at the polls
on Saturday. There is possibility that
some of the contests for Representative
NAV be harnonized by consent of some
one of the contestants to withdraw, but
it's by no means sure thing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

This is Children's Day at the Delaware
State Fair at Elsmere and the shifting OF
the wind during the night TO the west, and
the sunshine this morning put an entirely
different aspect upon the big Delaware
community exhibition Grounds that
were heavily soaked yesterday afternoon
and last night began 10 dry of early to-
day, under the combined influence of the
sun and wind and by noon, the Fair
grounds were in very good condition
again. From the time the gates were
opened at 10 O'Clock this morning groups
of children began tiocking TO tho Fair and
by 2 o'clock this afternoon there were
several thousand happy youngsters roam
ing about, peeking at the midway wher-
ever they could get peek, riding on the
various amusements, watchin z the hlooded
horses in the paddock, stufiing them
selves with "doggie" sandwiches. ice
cream cones, popcorn and watiies, and
enjoying themselves hugely.
This afternoon there is to be playlet
in the Red Cross auditorium, especially
for their benefit and as it's free. it is likely
that the place viii be crowded. The
vaudeville program rendered twice daily
opposite the grandstand contains much "a
entertain the young folks and as tins Is
free. il is the mecca for hundreds Of spec
tators all the time the program Is going on.
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
THOS. v. JOHNSON
DIES At ELAN, PA.
For Many Years He Took an
Active Interest in Brandywine
Summit Camp.

Thomas v. Johnson, Sr-, q lifelong
resident of Delaware county, Pa, died
AT his home at Johnson's Corner, near
Brandvwine Summit campTound, YES
terday morning. aged IS years.
Mr.. johnson began and ended hls long
and busy life in the same dwelling, known
as the johnson Homestead, situated near
Elam. Through his more than so years
Of association with the Brandywine Sum
init campmeetinc, of which he was long
the treasurer, Mr.. johnson was favorably
and intimately known TO the thousands
az persons who attended the camp.
For the first time in all the years the
camp has been in existence, his presence
was missed this year. Though not priv
ileced TO be at the camp, he was neverthe-
l.-ss still interested In its success, and so
expreSsed his good Will.
When a very young man Mr. johnson
taught school. This doubtless fixed his
interest IN public education, and aided
his active mind In holding close com
munion in things of the long ago, and IN
everything worth while In the present.
His hold on world movements and things
al home was most remarkable. Few
men viii be more missed from their abid-
fng place than he.
The funeral services viii be held from
his late residence on Thursday afternoon
at . O'Clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
FARMERS GOUGED BY
PRICE AGREEMENT Of
IMPLEMENT MAKERS
Federal Trade Commission Rec
ommends Reopcning Proceedings
Against Harvester Co.
ALLEGE EXCHANGE
OF PRICE LISTS
BY Associated Press To Every Evening

by Associated Press To Every Evening
Washington, Sept. 7-Methods alleged
by the Federal Trade Com mission to have
been used by the manufacturers of farm
implements 10 advance prices through
concerted action, are described, IT became
known today, in q report Of the commits
sion's investigation which was authorized
by the Senate.
The commission announced last night
that 10 had recommended the reopcninp
Of antitrust proceedings against the
international Harvester Company and
the institution Of court proceedings
against implement manufacturers and
dealers who, the commission asserted, have
Illegally increased prices.
It's investigation, the commission de-
clared, disclosed that between 1916 and
1913 prices Of farm implements had adj
vanced 70 per cent. Advances IN the
costs and expenses Of manufacturers and
dealers did not warrant, the commission
said, an increase Of this amount.
The report says that price comparison
meeting" were held at which advances
IN price recently made or intended to be
made were discussed" Meetings also
were held. us charged, at which inflated
costs were compared with the facIt under
standing that prices would be advanced
the same percentage shown by the in-
fated costs" and at which Agreements
were made respecting uniform terms
and the standardization Of implements
and equipment"
The commission further states that
members of manufacturers associations
made use of frequent exchange Of prlce
lists by mail so that members could check
up on each others prices, terms and equip
ment furnished" and that letters were
sent urging low price members TO In
crease their prices"
That the officers and members of the
Manufacturers Associations realized, the
report continues, that they were en-
gagged in Illegal activities is Indicated by
the attempted secrecy they sought to
throw over all price activities"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
LIQUOR is COSTLY.
According to the Evidence of Defendants
in Municipal Court.

A big difference in the price of liquor
was brought out at the hearing of three
men on a charge of drunkenness in
Municipal Court today. They We're
dismissed by Judge Hastings on pay
lnent of costs.
Osley Reynolds, colored, claimed be
got his liquor in South street saloon
Ia Philadelphia for Is cents a drink
Charles r. Gordon said he paid s.
q pint for 1T Yesterday at Sixth and
French streets. George Collins told the
court he bought his liquor from colored
man near French street station.
Taking a drink from a stranger In
a hotel where she works brought Lillian
Stubs, colored, In court on a charge
Of disorderly conduct. She denied know
ing anything of her actions and was
dismissed by Judge Hastings on pay
ment Of costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
NEW SCHOOL HOUSES
DEDICATED FOR USE
Of NEGRO STUDENTS
They Are Located at Hockessin,
Marshallton and Chris
tiana.
GIFTS OF P. S. DU POINT

Three new school houses, one-teacher
types, the first product OF the S5oO,oo
contributed by Pierre ). du Pont and
dispensed by the Delaware School AuNll-
ary Association for improved educational
facilities for the Negro children IN this
State. were dedicated at Hockessin, Mar
shallton and Christiana yesterday alter
noon and formally transferred to the New
Castle County Board of Education. The
trustees of the school districts adopted
resolutions thanking MIR. du Pont Tor
his generous gift. Many persons admired
the school buildings, which are substant-
ially constructed and fully equipped.
DR. Joseph II. Odell, president, Henry
7. Scott, vice-president, and Mrs. William
X. du Pont, director of the Delaware
School Auxiliary Association, George b'
Miller. president, and Pierre 5. du Pont.
vice-president of the State Board OF
Education, Arthur r. Spaid State com
missioner of education, George l.. Medill,
president of the New Castle County Board
of Education, w. II. Jump, superintendent
of the public schools of New Castie
county. Dr. Conwell Banton, member OF
the Wilmington Board of Public Educa-
tlon. Rev. ". G. Jason, president OF the
State College for Colored Students and
president of the Delaware Negro CIVIC
League, C. Milbourne Smith, secretary
of the Delaware Negro Civic League,
DIR. J. Bacon Stubbs and Revs. John /.
Rector, ]. Z. King, J. III. Stevens, Ivan
hoe Willis and G.. H. Lewis participated
in the dedicatory ceremonies. Messrs.
Odell and Scott were accompanied by
their wives, and MIR. du Pont had Dr.
f.. II. Cornell as guest. Others present
included Mrs. J. Bacon Stubs and MIR.
and Mrs Henry Robinson.
Brief but interesting exercises were held
IN each schoolhouse, with DIR. Joseph II.
Odell presiding.
CEREMONY AT HoCKEssIN.
The ceremonies at Hockessin began with
An innovation by Rev. John t. Rector.
Mrs. William X. du Pont, on behalf OF
the Delaware School Auxiliary Association
Continued on page IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
COMMUNITY SERVICE
CAMP PA|GN OUTLINED
Object and Plans Explained at a
Luncheon in the Hotel du Pont
Today.

A luncheon was held today at noon in
the Hotel du Pont for the purpose Of ex-
planning the objects and plans for the
Community Service fund campaign, to be
held from September q to October 4.
1t was attended by officers of the
Service and also the citizens committee,
which has volunteered TO aid In the move
ment.
1t was explained what good work had
been done in the past by the Service; how
its efforts had been appreciated, and how
much its continuance will mean to vii.
mington. Without funds it cannot go on,
but it is believed that the public viii re-
spond literally to the appeal, for evidence
Of results is on every hand.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
AEFRED CARM|SH,
CRUSHED BY MOTOR,
DIES OF INJURIES
Hockessin Man in Collision With
Automobilist Near Brandywine
Summit.
WAS RIDING MOTORCYCLE

Alfred Carrnish, y years old, Of Hockes-
sin, ianitor at Swarthmore College, died
yesterday from injuries received Satur-
day night when, on q motorcycle, he was
i'm collision with an automobile at Painter s
Crossing, BrandywIne Summit.
In the crash Carmish was disemboweled,
his pelvis crushed, leg and arm broken and
skull fractured, but he lived until ycster-
day afternoon.
Carmish was riding his motorcycle
along the pike Saturday evening when he
met two automobiles, one Of which sped
past the other on curve In the road.
Carmsh avoided the first machine, but
came sQuarelv in collision with the second.
Instead of stopping 10 inquire as to the
extent Of Carnish's injuries, the driver of
the machine is alleged TO have sped away
and escaped.
Carmish was found some time later by
another motorist, lying unconscious in
the road in the debris of his wrecked
motorcycle.
He was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital in West Chester, Pa, where he
died West Chester police have the num-
Der of the automobile that ran him down,
and hope thus to trace and arrest the
driver.
ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT.
Crisheld, Md, Sept. 7-George Adams
60 wears old, died at the Marine Hospital
here as a result of In Juries sustained Satur-
day evening when he was struck by an
automobile. The car was driven by
Thomas r. Turpin of Kingston. Mr..
Turpin, who is an inspector for the
National Gamers Association, stopped
within a few feet and took Mr.. Adams
TO the hospital. A widow and three
children survive.
TWO INJURED, BABY UNHURT.
Easton, Md, Sept. IA horse,
attached TO a carriage and driven by
Arthur Andrew, of near here, was struck
and carried 25 feet on an auto driven
by an Easton man, and so badly In
jured that it had to be killed after a
collision with the carriage. The carriage
IN which, besides Mr.. Andrew there was
his wife and two-year old child, was de-
molished.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew were badly In
jured, but the baby was unhurt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

ITALY REPORTS HEAVY
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
Felt in Every Town Along the
Riviera. Severe in Tus-
cany.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening

Rome, Sept. Very marked earth
quake shocks we're reported this morning
from points in Tuscany. Casualties had
resulted, the reports stated, and the au-
thorities have sent aid
A shock lasting about five seconds was
felt nj 7.55 o'clock this morning in Milan
and Genoa, according 10 dispatches from
those cities.
Nice. France, Sept IA heavy earth
quake shock was felt along the Italian
coast at $50 o. clock this morning II was
only slight along the Rivera, but was felt
in every town on this part Of the coast
Reports from Rome, received here last.
night stated a shock was felt in Milan
Genoa yesterday afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
IN DANGER OF FIRE.
Wilmington Sash & Door Co. Com
plains of Conditions on the
South Side.

The Directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department viii investigate complaint
received today from the Wilmington
Sash & Door Co, concerning the fire risk
on the South side of Market street bridge.
This company at the present time is
storing considerable lumber in the yard
of the c. Wesley Weldin estate and the
Christiana Lumber Co.
Ii was stated that this yard was con-
stantly being menaced by fire from a
dump on the opposite side OF the street
A nearby warehouse is also considered a
menace. The matter viii be looked into.
Clerk of the Market McAteer entered
complaint of the danger of parking motor
cars on Fifth street between King and
French. Although traffic on this street is
east. there is a continued CONGESTION es-
pecially on Market days. "No Parking
signs we're ordered placed in this square.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
POLE GOVERNMENT
ISSUES APPEAL TO
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Will Have TO Declare War Unless
Dispute With Lithusnia
is Adjusted.
ALLFGE ATTACK
WAS UNPROVOKFD
ny Assooia,ea Pres. TO Every g veninr

by Associated Press n Every y vening
London, Sept THE Polish Cover %
ment has addressed an appri ~ the
League of Nations requesting re media
ton in the Polish-Lithuanian dispute
Unless an Improvement occurs IN The
situation, Poland will be compelled to de-
clare war on Lithuania, the appeal s'ates
The communication declares an un-
provoked attack bad been made on the
Polish troops by Lithuanian forces.
The League Of Nations now is CONSIDER
ing the appeal.
The Poles demand ~ that toe L~thpa-
nian troops evacuate Polish territory within
a few days, The note indicates.
Warpar. Sept. 6.-Poland " ready -
submit her dispute with Bithu.ria over
the frontier between the two countries ~
arbitration by the League ~ Natior~. =
was announced here today
Mondays official sta,srnent frorn mil
tary headquarters reports additional AZ
tacks by The Lithuanians upon Polsh
forces which the latter havc repe'i~,i The
cornmunique says
Our detachments continue giceers-
fully torepel attacks by Lithuanian troop
A scouting company n two officers and
200 soldiers with sir machine gun. which
penetrated behind our rear was captured.
London, Sept. 7.--Tbere sr~ oonaicFnr
statements concerning the relations b.
tween Poland ard Lithuanis.
According to the latest adv,css reaching
London Poland is ready n fO-rgo ber
original intentions Of demanding that
Lithuania cvac11ate the Suvaiki district IN
ten days, and Lithusnis has notified the
allied powers that she has forrnulssed new
proposals aiming az a peaccful solution %
the situation.
A Reuter- dispatch from Wsrssu re-
ports that hostilities between Poland and
Lithuania have virtually ended and that
peace negotiations are imminent az Mar
iampol southwest Of Kovno).
A Moscow official communication re-
ceived here today saws the SOVIET troops
have occupied HrlIbsscnov sixty miles
southeast Of Lublin) and some territory
vest OF that city, and driven the Poies
from Krysfonopol The dispatch adds
Litovsk stnbborniy.
Pans, Sept. The Foreign Office an
nos1nced YESTERDAY that l2S 900 Ru~-ssn
Soviet soldiers are regfuges m East Prussia.
The Allies are not satrsfsaa with the con-
dItions of their interrnent, the announce
nent said. and have asked their AmDas1sa-
dors in Berlin 10 demand that Germany
intern the Russlans according 20 inter-
national usage The Allies particularly
demand that the refugees be disarrned and
kept within lnternment camps.
The American Commissioner IN Berlin
has been asked 70 JOIN the Allied protest
and has asked Washington for ins1r1c-
tions. One OF the complaints Of the Allies
Il that several hundred Soviet soldiers
left East Prussia, attacked the fortress Of
Ossowiec and then returned % ntsrnment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
BOTH ARMS. BROKEN.
Isaac Collins, Colored, seriously Injured in
Fall Downstairs.

Isaac j. Collins, 62 years old, Of 1923
East Thirteenth street, fell downstairs
at his home, early today, and broke both
arms.
julius Barlow, colored, Is West Twelfth
street, sustained mashed right foot at
the Mccullough iron works, when a
sheet of metal fell upon his foot.
Both were removed to the Delaware
Hospital in the police cars.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
AMERICAN ESCAPES
FROM MEXICAN BANDIT
Zamorra's Band, Reported Re-
duced to Small Number, Soon
TO be Dispersed.
By Associated press to Every Evanins

Mexico City, sept. w. A. GardneT.
a citizen of the United States, Who was
captured by Pedro ZamorA- the alisco
bandit, on August % at Cuale, has
escaped, according 70 official advloes.
General Enrique Estrada, commancEng
government troops pursuing Lamora, ~
ported last evening 70 the War Depart
ment that he had been advised BY Miaor
Hesiia del Puerto, commander at Autlan.
that an American, MaeSwIney, had
arrived at Autlan and ssked for an escort
TO bring Gardner from a ranch some dis
tance from town. 10 was stated that
Gsrdirsr took refuge az this ranch follow
ing his escape from the bandits during
the fight at Rancho DlylslcerO more than
8 week ago. An escort wzs sent out for
Gardiner General Estrada added that
British Consul Holrne at GuadslaIars hsd
received a similar report. Nothing b
known as 70 the whereabouts Of Bertle
c. Johnson, British subject, who was .
fellow captive Of Gardiner.
General Estrada reported that tbe
Zamora band has been reduced iron 500
10 20 and there were bright prospects for
the humiliation of the outlaws soon.
Mexico City, sept. 7.-Dr. Cuthberto
Hidalgo, under-seeretary IN charge Of tn
Mexican foreign Office, denied last night
that note relative 20 the petroleum sitla-
ton had been received from Washington.
It was learned from unofficial sources,
however, that the United States euabasSy
had received a note for Transmission ~
the Mexican government but that ths
latter would not formally accept the note
nor acknowledge receipt, claiming thc
communication was couchcd IN such terms
that its acceptance was I'M possible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
EVANS EQUALS COURSE RECORD.
,y Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Roslyn, n. Y, Sept rs. Davidson
Heron of Pittsburg, amateur golf cham
pion who is defending his title In the
national tournament, was ] down after
playing half of his match today with Peter
Harmon of New York.
Chick Evans of Chicago led +. G. New
ton Of Brookline, Mass, up after play
ing Is holes Evans was round In ~,
equalling the best ever done on the
Engineers Club course, the par of which
is 20.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
GIVING LEADS" To
SENATE PRObERS
Moore. Cox's Representative. Ap-
pears Before Committee With
Mass of Evidence.
by Associated Press to Every Evening

Chicago, Sept. THE Senate comm Z
tee investigating Presidential campaign
expenditures reopened its sessions here
today G. III. Moore, personal representa-
tative of Governor Cox and principal
WITNESS at todays hearing was prepared,
he said, 60 give the committee all leads
and information the Democratic candi-
date has concerning the Republican cam
paign fund
MIR Moore came here last Tuesday ex-
Continued on page IA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
MAC SW|NEY COULD
MAKE NO PROMISES
Only an Individual, Says Chaplain,
and Couldn't Guarantee Cessa-
ton of Violence.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press 20 EVERY Evening
London, Sept. 7.-Terence MacSwiney,
lord mayor of Cork, who has been on a
hunger strike since August II, and for
several days has been In a critical condi-
ton in Brixton prison, was reported ap-
preciably weaker this morning, but
conscious and able TO speak. Father
Dominic, private chaplain TO MaoSwiney,
said the prisoner was suffering intense
pain in the left side of his abdomen and
his heart.
Regarding the statement made by
Premier Lloyd George. indicating that
Mayor MacSwiney probably would he re-
leased If guarantees. were given that the
murders of police in Ireland would cease,
Father Dominic said the mayor had no
authority TO make any promise for the
cessation of murders in Ireland, as he
was only an individual Sim Feiner
"lf the government is satisfied that
murders arc taking place." Father Dom
inic, added why doesn't it capture the
murderers and execute them?"
London, Sept. THE Daily Mail says
it learns that new activity has been noted
among certain well organized units of the
Sim Fem Republican army. Ii is believed
in official circles, the newspaper adds,
that a new series of armed outbreaks have
been planned to begin ON or about Sep
tember %.
The same newspaper asserts that after
the governments definite refusal on
Friday 70 release Lord Mayor Mac
Swiney, his friends in London addressed
an urgent petition to the republican
government" in Ireland, asking that the
lord mayor be released from his oath and
that permission be given him to take food,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
WANT INCREASED PAY
FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
Associa 81 press to EYery Eyening

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
st. Louis, Mo, Sept. Increased
compensation for Federal employees was
scheduled to be the principal subject con-
sidered today at the convention OF the
National Federation of Federal Employees
being held here. The delegates We're taken
on an all-day excursion on the Mississippi
River and business sessions were to be
held on board the steamer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
Amusemeuts Tonight

PlayhouSe-' Jam Jems."
Garrick--N Vaudeville.
Savoy--''The Valley OF DOuht.
Serand--"D Dancin' Fool.
Ntajest &c Strt~ats.
Queen. The White Circle.
Rialto-"P Paid IN Fun
victory W omen'S Weapon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
CENSUS STATISTICS.

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Sept. 7.--Census statistics
Key West, Fla, l9,039; decrease, 906
or As per cent.
Port Chester, n. Y, 1858; increase,
3,764 OF 29.4 per cent.
Beloit, Wis, II ,2S4; increase, 6,I59 or
40.7 per cent.
Jack Horner colored margarine so
cents, Horner. 42I King ADV.
Winterthur Special Sanitary Milk for
Babies. Glover DAIRY. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
Chill LDREN'S DAY At
STATE FAIR DRAWS
HOST OF JUNIORS
Enlarged Exhibits, Evidence of
Healthy Growth of Dela-
ware Show.
SUNSHINE AND WIND
DRY UP GROUND S
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STATE FAIR CALENDAR.
TONIGHT.
Running races at s.
Fireworks at $50.
WENESDAY'S PROGRAM.

Automobile Day.
Dog Show opens.
Tractor demonstrations 10 10
IL.
Horse show judging begins l0.15.
Harness racing at 2 tcity time.l
Harry ]. s. in exhibition races.
Red Cross lectures and movies
Running races at 8.
Fireworks at $50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

To prevent bottle famine return empties
promptly. Clover DAIRY Co.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press 70 Every kvenins
Washington. sept, T.-korccaSt for Dola.
ware. Fair tonight: "Wednesday cioudy and
unsettled,