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Arizona republican., 1920-07-15
TWO DIE IN FLAMES

LOS ANGELES. July 1S.-Two per sons were burned to death and two others badly injured here tonight in a fire which destroyed a o-story tene- ment building The fire was believed to have resulted from the explosion of a 50-gallon tank of gasoline.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15

The lowest point on the surface of the earth is the Dead Sea, 1290 feet below sea level
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15

Just six pieces of pure Irish linen satin damasB that is 70 inches wide. Our regular price is 3.75 per yard. For Thursday morn ing's selling, we offer it at yard, $2.e5. (Napkius to match the above, at $10.e5 doz)
 ((First E'loor)
Arizona republican., 1920-07-15
British Aero Linen. 95c
$1 so Imported Organdies, $1.19

Fine sheer Swiss Organdies in fast colors
 and permanent finish all the new and most wanted shades such s light blue. tan, pink, lavender. rose. orchid, nile, apple green, maize, grey, copen. French blue and brown. This is $1.50 quality; 45 inches wide. For Thursday mornings selling yard $1.19
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
CLASS GIVEN DIPL OMAS
At URSULINE ACADEMY
Largest Number in History Of In
stitution Graduated; Bishop
Gives Medals.

Fourteen Young women received dlno-
mas Yesterday afternoon IT the commence
ment exercises of Ursutnc Aca lcmy. the
largest class in the history Of the m.tltu
ter.
The address to tic graduates was de
llvcred by Rev Matthew Forticr 5 J..
Of St ,ioscphs College Philadelphia He
praised women for the remarkable progress
they have been making during tho pest
few years, and Impressed on his hearers
the Value OF higher education He ad-
vised the graduates to not hc satisfied
with a merely commercial education, but
t. enter INTO the professions
The musical program. which was Of
unusual excellence, included Chorus,
Jehovah Rcigns, Mcndelssohn saluta-
tory, The Present Position Of Womon
Miss Anna Marie Sweeney: quartet
"Marionette Overture Gurlett tirst
piano, Constance Narchus Miss RosaiIe
Blatz, second piano, Marion Walsh
Helen Foster; duo. "Gavotte Plranl<-
first piano, Anna Hoey. second piano,
Mary Buckley; chcvls. "A Nav Morn
Ing Denza. overture, Merry Wives Of
Windsor" Nicoai-6rst riano, Carmcla
Corieto. Alice Condor; second piano.
Sara OHara, Frances Buzerct dllo
''Nalse Caprice, Spross-flrSt piano.
Gladys DaShlcH. second piano, Mercedes
" ade. chorus, Gloria. Buzzi-Peccla
vaieGictory. Soil Dec Gloria, Miss Mar
garet Elizabeth Casey
Diplomas were presented by Bishop
John ] Monaghan, assisted by Rev John
J. Bolen The graduates were classical
course. Anne Marie Hanlcy. Mercedes
Helen Wade Margaret FL zabeth Casey
Anna Marie Sweeney. Margaret MarN
Kelley. Marie Louise Ursula Celia, Alice
MARY Mundy. Margaret sweeney
Commercial cotrse- Gertrude Marie
Corbia. Mary Agnes Gillespie Frances
Agnes Buzeret Mary Thomas Dougherty
Alice Catherine Callahan, Mabellc Penis
ton Quill
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
NORKHOUSE PRAISED
BY PRISON EXPERT
8. w. Kirchwey Addresses Letter
TO Warden, Complimenting
Him on Conditions.

The fine spirit of cooperation shown
by the prisoners in the New Castle
County Work house is referred to as a
,plcndid opportunity for constructive
work in prison management, In letter
written to Warden Nj. ). Plummer by
George W. kirchwey, noted prison cx-
pert Mr.. kirchwey's letter follows:
took advant age of n sudden OPP
,ortunity on Saturday last TO visit your
Institution without giving YOU previous
lot1Ce of my intention. | was sorry not
N find YOU in but your deputy and the
,thcr officials with whom | came into con-
tact treated me with all possible consid-
FRAT ION and gave me every opportunity
70 inspect the institution and talk with
the inmates.
May | say ! was greatly impressed
with the evidences of the revolution that
YOU have already effected, in the few weeks
of your administration, In the morale OF
The inmates body | talked with many of
he men privately, among them several
0f my old Sing Sing inmates, and heard
nothing but cOmmendation and praise Of
your efforts to improve conditions.
''lt seems to me that tho place offers
great opportunity for big piece of con-
.;ructIvc work such as would not he
possible without the fine spirit Of coop
Grafton which YOU have created in the
institution
Il am hoping to he in Wilmington
again in the near future when hope |
may be able to see YOU and 70 express
III person my appreciation Of the whole
hearted devotion and sympathy which
you have brought to your task.
An invitation has been extended to
Mother Booth Of the Volunteers OF
America. 10 visit the workhouse and or
game n Prisoners Welfare Association
She has accepted and will come in the near
future.
The workhouse WAS visited last night
by Judge Conrad. who made an inspcc-
ton. Warden Plummcr states he
has made arrangements with loal INDUS
trial plants TO oprovidei obs for discharged
prlSopcrs to help them III tho effort 70
Ego straight Among these are tho du
Pont Company. the Harlan plant, tho
b < q. Railroad and others.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17

Church, on the vnhe of close observation
and corporation in caily life and club
work, was the main feature of the affair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
BeIhaven Hotel
HOTEL MAYBERRY

Opens June 2Gth
Sth and Wesley Rooms with runrt-.s water
and private baths Mrs. ;. L Nav,orry
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
kiwanis Club Luncheon.

The success of the kiwans Clubs plau
to continue its luncheons throughout the
summer was attested yesterday by an
attendance of S5 members, at its meeting
in the du Barry Room of the Hotel
du Pont. An address by Rev II. w
Trapnell, rector of St Andrews p. l..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28

Three months OF delay on the part of
the Council in.readjusting the gas rates
has cost the city 100000 And still the
Council conducts the city's business ON tbe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
MINIATURE ALMANAC:
CONSIDERED,
ROADS IN GOOD CONDITION
Richmond Washington Highway in
Good shape, Except for New It'll
ut ChnppnvamsIc SSvnmp.

Roads leading out OF Richmond
We're reported TO be generally IN
and In good condition by tn. Local
branch OF the United States Weather
Bureau yesterday.
The Richmond Washington high
way Is said TO be in nrss- class condi-
ton. except between Glen Allen and
Ashland, and for short distance
north OF Dumfrics. where II is a lit
tie rough. The new fill at the south
end OF Chappawamsic Swamp st!ll liz
reported 10 be in bad condition for
travel.
Except for little dust, tho Rich
,nond-Clarksvillc road Is said 10 be
in good condition, as Is the Rich
cent between Montpelier and Cuckoo.
Dirt sections OF the highway on
tho Richmond Old Point road are
rough in places and becoming dusty.
the report shows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
1900 DESERTERs FROM
U. S. ARMY YET IN PARIS
Have Reputation OF Being Bad
Men and All Carry
HHCnnous
[By AssocinteL Prcv,.l

=, PARIS. July 27.-Dcscrtcrs from
Inc Inc. american army that camo To
report made by tho Paris police to
Chpiain j. a. Warden. VINO is su-
rcrrising apprehension OF the do
serters; In addition to Investigating
biils SUI being presented against tho
american expeditionary forces.
reputation with the French police of
carrying guns and being bad men
generally, the police simply notify
Inc american authorities from tirno
70 lime OF tfeir presence In some
to arrest them.
In some weeks the arrests OF de-
scrteia have nveragd AZ high as ten.
The men not only carried guns, but
were armed with remarkable sets OF
personal PAPERS. including forged
ders. Wirh these papers it was sim
pie to obtain the necessary French
Identity cares. Often the men arc
Americans Of foreign birth.
The lairs OF tho descrtcrs arc most
ly In Montmartrc In secret under
ground passages in whlch the Apnchcs
OF Paris have managed in the past
10 hide their trails from the police
Their communications arc so well es-
tahii 5hcd that instantly a raid is
carried out by American military
given In every quarter
The descrtcrs virtually are pcnned
hp IN faris, not daring to stir OUT
side the city. II they leave Paris il
means leaving an income which often
comes from the Illicit sale Of drugs.
being separated from tho comrnuni-
cation system which Is their safety
ana being Investigated by the French
police again.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
Health Talks by DR.. Brady
How DO You Function.-i
ttopyriEht. 1870 by Nat ional Ncwsrnpcr ServIcAl

In our last conference on this subject we
asy !, S for III a rsadSr T9id hm
TO take four or five moderately deeper breaths
, INA hard or heavy breathing, then to hold
Min MtH breath as long as he could timing himself
orsaking point when breathing must be re-
iSat il Se eopISn forty seconds and
u orrn,mihS ne was beginning to die. Then. as
that. we limited that he might even yet Come come
Iin, 10 iilSe1Eand then We called it day and
e Sut virginia is paragon OF efficiency. She
Is right back on the job, all Set to take down
the cruel conclusion of our last chapter Viz.
in Time. 0"' 'e' % '"''
Now, dear reader. II YOU broke under forty
seconds that by no means proves mat Won
nave We, heart disease: it might as readily signify
tn the matte, matter with your lungs. hut We can't
withdr"w the assertion made in the last con-
you are beginning TO die that you are OH say
seriously for didn't we assure YOU h nt' v 700
can can SIN come back and be much alive as
T., What Is a PHYSICIANS work. If not comfort
ing ing me dying; All a doctor does is go about
one.hftieth to half more dead that there toh IS
oi How n0 neaf Gr d IDs as the case may be-
nSiore ne makes mp his mind TO consult his
cno Educated folks conau the ph 10 edn
, men IN doubt: uneducatcd folks wait until
sa in the doctor are # f0 hnma sa 9is c
hnd an established value, like real estate this
might De different man who owns n house
noliers lre and sends for the fire department
one , instant S he smells smoke: hut his health
anu lie are not SO Important so he camhies
with 'em for long time before he dcci1"s 70
oa a the doctor That is what the stupcndous
patent medicine industry and the countless
nia"stole shortcut systems OF healing are
ioT-~tor the great American gamble
rom 100 per cent health down TO zero
whicn is death. there all grades of
whnd? Not health. Can't call anything short
OF lOO per cent health. There Is no OF her word
Than death Leaf for t. Everybody knows that
lS IA Vi. 81
much gambling going on. and such dense
ignorance of all that pertains to health and
hygiene rev know enough realize when
ahcy are dying by inches. until there are only
test! fHnc. ConGra tulations. Try the second
tcst-it VIII! be given In next conference
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
From Other Viewpoints
200 900. 900 Horses to Re Harnc,.ed
nY ALFRED IL. WILLIAMS.

II some supernatural power could bcs,ow
upon this country 100000. 900 horses. self feed
ing and indcstructiblc. the effect would be
enormous. All of us can understand that Yet
something of the same kind seems to he inst
ahead OF us. We have more than 200 900 600
horse power OF water power undeveloped we
are accustomed TO think OF water power os
something TO be used in the cities and for
mills and factories it is practically certain
that hereafter it will be put to work on the
farms. II is not yet demonstrated that Tho
VIII have the effect, in stimulating devotion
mcnt that is hoped for. They are however
steps in the right direction. If they are found
10 be inadequate the defects. as they become
manifest. VIII be corrected
Mines, forests. oil and manufacturing have
Produced enormous wealth. The next producer
LEGATIONS IN The Tmes-Dispatch show that the
people OF Virginia are turning their attention
10 inc SUBJECT. proving that they have sense
and foresight and are alive to the times
so Tar as Is known the problem Of dIstrjbut-
ing electricity developed from water power
on the farm has not been worked out II ia
attracting the minds OF the abIcst engineers
and scientists and the solution is not far
away. FIFTY years ago nobody believed that
machine would do the work in the harvest
neIu OF twenty men and a dozen horses. Yet
inc r"arrr and binder came. Probably within
zen years II VIII be \ part of the regular farm
routine 10 turn the juice for the daily
charging OF the electric tractor cultiyotor
pioW reaper; for chopping fee1, saving wood
lung water. hiling the managers and dozens
o' other chores which now take so much time
ana strength. In many parts of the country
me power tower, carrying wires and driving
force above the land to the towns is n familiar
power on the farms is matter OF time and
nrhin. The same ingenuity and creative abIl-
~, y, which have ehfbled women in the cities
10 get driving forcfSor their sewing machines
ana vacuum eioaneys and heat for their stoves
and irons by Simply cunning q, hutton Win give.
y the o, Same kind Is enerEy ana hsia TO the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
News of Fifty Years Ago

Grace Street Baptist Sunday School will go
or picnic today at Wcstover and n great
time is expected by the teachers and scholars
and their friends.
The biggest tournament and ball OF the wear
is to come off ut Rockbrldge Baths on FRIDAY
next.
is selling like hot cakes in Richmond Every
body seems to be interested.
Governor Walker. accompanied by Mrs.
Walker. will leave for GrecnbIier White Sui
phur Springs today.
as candidate for Congress and he says he is
going to make the fy ny from the hide OF the
State Journal and all tho other so-called Re-
publican institutions and folks who are OPP
posing him.
Gas lamps are being placed in the vicinity
been sadly needed.
General Robert T.. Lee passed through
Lynchburg yesterday, spending several hours
there before taking the packet boat for Lex
ington.
The Prussians were repulsed at Karlin and
the French made successful reconnaissance
Into Prussian territory. y body OF Uhlans
passed the border near Saarbrucke. forty miles
from Metz, tore up the railroad towards Metz
for long distance. broke the viaduct and
returned to camp without loss.
The. Masonic Educational Commission has
organized for the present by the election OF
r. Dupuy. frst vice president: r. n Wexford
Jr. second vice president: Thomas q. Dudley
treasurer; s. II. Jacobs. secretary.
Ex-Prcsidont jefferson Davis, arrived in
panvilie road and is stopping at the Exchange
Hotel, He is en- route to Europe. but viii re-
main hero q fcw days attending 80 business
.ss ~ sna r. Psys
39yln9 0ettsxrshealtsa th4ultsat since
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28

James w. Gerard late candidate for the
Democratic presidential nomination. was
thegguest Of Governor Cox at Dayton sun
day: He has just returned from the West
and he heartened his hos, as to the political
outlook with the cheering announcement
that sentiment in the West was rapidly
swinging into line in support OF the Demo
cratic ticket. He urged upon the Governor
a vigorous Western campaign. and prom
ised his own aid in every way and place de-
sired. And Gerard is some fighter
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28

breeze of Sandy Hook. Think of it! Real
Shippers afraid to take their craft out in
wind that to your hardy fishermen in
his catboat is nothing but u stif blow that
should keep no one ashore. That fear Of
little wind has made the toy craft ridicu-
lons. and so long rs racing conditions are
unchanged it will make little difference in
whose custody the cup rests for it has lest
Its significance. For the good of the sport,
the maintenance OF international interest
and respect for these recurring contests
these useless playthings should be aban-
doned and real yachts substituted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
GREAT WIRELESS PLANT
TURNED OVER TO FRANCE
Most Powerful station In world
Huiit by United States Navy
for War rUrposes.

PARIS. July 27.-The Lafayette
wireless station near Bordeaux. tho
construction OF which was undertaken
by the American navy department
during the war TO provide better com
mun!cations with the United Statca.
is now virtually completed, and tho
plant Will be handed over TO tho
French government as soon as a few
states. giving France the most pow
erful wireless station In the world.
The work OF completing the plant
after the close OF the war was chr
ricd out by the American navy ut the
request OF France.
The French government has begun
arrangements for an elaborate ccrc-
mony when the plant Is taken over.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
U. S. HOLDS ON TO CASH AS
SECURITY FOR ALLIES DEBT
Claims OF Foreign Nations VIII lie
Used nv Offset on Treasury
Hooks.
NC GIIIN1.rnN I

WASHINGTON. July 27.-Reductlon
or the allied DEBT TO The United States
ny the application to the debts OF
inc various governments OF amounts
awarded them on claims against this
country growing out OF the war, was
considered today by the Treasury.
l'aymcnt OF claims against the
United states Will not be made in
cash or credit TO debtor nations. ac-
cordinS TO present plans. but amounts
recovered from this country will be
charged off Americas bill.
, negotiations are under way VITA
france to settle In this manner
claims amounting to $4,000, 900
awarded q country by the War De-
partment. France is said TO be anx-
nous TO receive the amount OF the
claims in cash so IL may buy certain
commodities In the United States. but
the Treasury takes the position. ac-
cordins TO officials. that 1t cannot
return
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
Two Minutes of Optimism.
When Real Love Comes.
By JEAN NEWTON.

but perhaps l don't love him-maybe 1t
,Sh the real thing" sobbed a conscien tious
li I bride-to-be. because her two weeks sep
maalion from John. while she was away mt
amp with the girls had not been tho inferno
vi torture she had anticipated
az, VI course l missed him." Bcss went on
week." ''"'e" "hother
Few weeks ago. after two years of mar
rrIeu NE Bess permitted herself to be parted
i! rom John Tor one night to stay with n friend
whose husband had been called out or town
ana sue experienced the inferno she had so
sauiE missed during her engagement 1t was
ono iohS nightmare OF dreams. wax t,r and
Sttepihe. Oh the terrible things that We're han
rcnihS TO her unprotected John. He was nj
.ne me, mercy or the elements, cold drufts-and
nicttnape II would rain. John did have the
, nHpit VI throwing off the covers and IL he had
tocs-Oh,,! ~ ~ 'NPo"ou MS
What Bess had called the real thing" had
come. II had come il does to most girls
d; attSr ner wedding day. Not that IIess was moi
~. rove win John when she married him ON
me contrary she would have been quite
expresses it. '''
Ihey say love beEcts love. 1t may be that
III me dnliy intimate round OF married life n
.momun mas more evidence of Il mans dcvo-
ION 'hnn in the conventional period of court
.nip; Hut that is problem for that master
i it."sLcitn cupid TO answer. What we do know
- that the real thing" the pure. unselGsh
I've. comes TO a bride Inorc often after the
Nhot mas been tcd.-Copyright. 1920.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
DecIoudIne The I.aue

To the Editor OF The Times-Dispatch:
- Sir,-Ater giving due heed TO cx- President
Tar IN view OF his position; cannot fol-
league of nations is Mt stake
. Botn parties gave up the Senate debate uDon
the distinct pledge that the league question
would be settled by the result of the prcsi-
dental election. 1t thoroughly under
stood that once the people had spoken nj the
ballot box, the Senate would ratify or reject
according as the vote directed
Every statenan knows that it would be sui
eidni for either side to defy the vote OF the
people. no matter what may be the politicai
G T,sp OF the Senate after the election.
ltoth sides have accepted the proposition and
the campaign is being made with this as The
paramount issue. - ~
Mr.. Taft states that tho Senate will he Re-
publican, when as matter of fact the g. o. r.
now has majority of only one. The stirring
tight which Cox and Roosevelt will wage viii
undoubtedly cut down the c.. o. p list Of Sen.
aators. so Lodge will no longer be majority
1t cannot be accepted that any considerable
number or Democratic Senators would delhi
eratcly defy the expressed will OF tho nconie
any more than one would expect the Rcpubli-
can Senator's to do so r"''
The league was referred to the people for
decision, and the people. not the Senate will
decide. Mr.; Taft should not bccloud the actual
status or the light REPUBLICAN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
TARHEEL sUFFRAC|STs
DENY RAISING BIG FUND
Declare Their Organization Not
Responsible for Imported Work.
ers Heading for Raleigh.
tBy Associated Prcs,l

RALE;IGli. n. c.. July 27.-Lettcrs
signed by Miss Gertrude We'll, presi-
dent of the North Carolina icnual
suffrage ,l Association and Mrs. 7.
a aer German. chairman OF the ratl-
ncation committee or that organIza-
ton: have been sent to all members
or the state Legislature denying any
knowledge of or participation in n re-
ported plan of sufrragists to raise n
fund OF $4,000 to be used in this
State In connection with the cam
palgn for ratification of the Anthony
suffrage amendment at the special
session OF the General Assembly next
month.
- The also deny responsibility for
hordcs OF imported workers" from
Washington. who are said TO be com
ing to North Carolina to work for
ratification of the suffrage amend
ment. IL speakers and workers are
being sen: here from outside OF the
state. the letter states. they probably
are representatives Of the Xoman's
party. The legislators are appealed
to in the letter to ratify the amend
men: in the name OF the women of
North Carolina
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
P0NzI RETURNS MONEY TO
LONG LINE OF CREDITORS
lend OF Boston Investment Concern
Under investigation Meets
All Demands.

BOSTON, July 27.-Paymcnt in full
OF inaturcd claims and the iny<st-
inents OF those who wanted their
Charles Ponzi, head OF the Securities
Exchange Company. who announced
yesterday. by agreement with Dis
trict Attorney Pelleticr, the suspen-
his international exchange operations
which, he says. has ncttcd him mil
lions OF dollars within few months.
while ponZi. with an augmented
clerical force in enlarged quarters
was meeting the demands Of several
hundred creditors. the Superior Court
refused petition for a temporary
INJUNCTION restraining him from
drawing on funds which he has on
deposit in six local banks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-07-28
ROADS MINOR OFFICIALS
MAY JOIN LABOR UNIONS
l. &. &. to Determine whether Order
OF Supe rvisOrS' Members Are
Included I'm WnEe Award.
lBy Associated Press !

COLuMEI7S. OHIO. July 21.-The
decide whether the Grand Order of
Supervisors of Railroads. whose head
quarters are in Columbus. Will be-
come part Of the regular labor
unions and benefit by the new rail-
way wage increase or he grouped
with the operating managers, Il. q.
Boirer, first ricc-prcsidcnt of the
order. announced today.
Mr.: Boircr said the railway wage
board had been requested not 10
make any decision on the point OF
dealing with the minor officials. who
make up the organization. He said
the brotherhoods were urging the
order to Join their forces. but he cx-
pected they would wait for dcci-
sion from the Interstate Commerce
Commission.