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Evening journal., 1920-05-05

leyan Conference. that there Is not a
Methodist in ireland in favor OF home
rule
Dr. J. C. Nicholson introduced the
resolution. which was also signed Dy
DR. W. l.. Mcdowell. DR.. W. W. Barnes
and the Rev. Francis n. Bayley.
Race track gambling also suffered
severe blova DR.. W. r. Wcdder-
spoon. OF Rock River formerly OF
Washington, introduced a resolution
petltioning Congress 10 pass thc
Sierllng-Sims bill, forbidding the use
OF either the telegraph, telephone,
malls or any other conveyance for
sending Information "0f racing bets
or odds" Dr. WcddorspOOn said that
IS states outlawed race track GAM
bling, but that it continues IN every
state through the use OF The icle-
graph and The mails. He said That
larceny, forgeries. poverty suffering
suicide and murder were "thc lneNl-
table fruits OF race track gambling.
This resolution was offered 20 the
committee on temperance, morals and
prohibition.
incidentally. there is much opposi-
ton against the recollection or the
Rev Clarence True Wilson. secretary
OF the board OF Temperance. morals
| tiil IlNuiNltlNHt A'A N"Nt - w..
| his allegedly unWUranied putting
into" annual conferences and for ccr-
tain methods used in the conduct OF
his office.
Proper protection Of the pastoral,
from outside control by the general
church boards and by campaigns anc
special commissions and other super
ORGANIZATIONS which flourish so ama1
ingly today was asked for in a reso,
| luton bv the Rev. Mr.. Bayley. II
was asked that the pastor be allow.
ed TO devote his time 10 his pastora
and evangelical work, upon Wiilcl
depended chiefly The winning o
4 America for Christ 10 was als'
/ asked that The pastor be permitted u
have authority TO apply the pro
grams OF The various boards ana tl.'
many campaigns OF his own pasioratl
rs he JUDGED best and not according
io a hard and fast rule Of the mel
rhe authority and independence O.
the annual conferences were the SUD
iect of a resolution by Or. William =
! Macvcv OF Illinois. 10 asked that tn
Judiciary committee denno the lega
! and constitutional rights OF the an
/ nual conferences TO hold open hear
4 inrs on all memorials and appeal
and TO report not later than May j
a declaration Of conference rights Il
relation 10 the general boards.
Early action by the committee ol
episcOpacy on the number or new
. areas TO be created and new bishop
20 be elected was requested ,by ID
Robert watt. OF Wilmington, Del, a
} these are the most important matter
! outside OF union 10 be acted upon.
.
Evening journal., 1920-05-05
STATE THRESHERMEN
WANT TO USE ROADS

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Del. May 5.--At a well at
tended meeting Of farmers and owners
OF ihreshing machines held here on
Monday the Delaware Thresherman
and Farmers Association was organ
ized with these officers: President, b..
Evening journal., 1920-05-05

along the highway say it is great in
convenience TO be prevented from haN-
ing ihreshers come 10 their farms
The petition will be submitted to the
Legislature by a committee composed
OF George Raughley, Frank Palmer
and A. CleaVer.
Evening journal., 1920-05-05
nnnp ..nnlNnY ,,

BROOKLYN. May 5.-Sport editors
are droppix- the nickname Of Row
dy" when mentioning Harold Elliott
OF the Braves. Harold is almost as
bad.
Evening journal., 1920-05-05
NE.En EIiNns

LONDON. May 5-Englishmen have
been slow coming TO the front with
funds 60 defray the expenses OF the
athletes 20 the Olympics. They need
S65 600
Evening journal., 1920-05-05
Here's the Plan

put of buying suit Refuse to pay the present high
clothing prices MAKE LAST SUMMERS SUIT DO Let 10000
Wilmington join this MAKE IT DO" CLUB and you'll see
the bottom fall out Of clothing prices
You'll be surprised the appearance of your last summers
suit after home from Sayer Bros will be 5000 new and
will hold its shape like off the racks As money saving
proposition it's worth trial.
Evening journal., 1920-05-05
MUSIC TEACHERS ORGANIZE.

The Delaware State Music Teachers
Association, an organization which
has Just been formed will hold its
first annual meeting at 2.30 o'clock
Evening journal., 1920-05-05

The annual production OF anthracite
coal in Pennsylvania is more than So
00O0O0 gross tons.
Evening journal., 1920-05-05

The Wants provide capable work
ers In every line OF profitable en-
deavor.
Evening journal., 1920-05-05

on Saturday, May %. at the Unitarian
Church parl0rs Officers and execu-
tives will be elected at this meeting
for the ensuing year.
The following temporary officers
have been elected President, Mrs.
Charles 4. Grinith: vice-president.
Miss Annie r. Finn; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Helen l.. kurtz.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25

torted manner OF reasoning is responsi-
BILE for whatever sentiment tnere Is tla'
General Wood is a much in1ureu man
or that he was denied anythins our
ing the war.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
from the pIainyIle nnl News.

II is not our opinion that no stronger
candidate for the Presidency could he
found in either party than General
Pershing. His services TO our nation
have proved him a man Of deepest in
terest In our government and one
whom has earned the great honor OF
such a position our nation owes him
this and a great amount more. and we
believe that # he aspIres to the Office
be will receive the largest support from
all parties OF any man IN our country
Today. Political differences are Of 1T
Tie consideration now.
our nation needs and wants q leader
mat VIII again bring US peace. pros
perity and happiness. General pershng
did more TO this end than any man
IN The world war. and we believe he
IS the man most able 20 complete the
Job now IN our own nation. II is our
belief that General pershng would get
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
as many pemoorat votes as Republl0an
From the Blair. Nebr.. pilot.


willis G. Abbott. one Of the editors
OF Golfers Weekly. after months
tip through the South, expresses his
surprise at the Pershng sentiment ne
found down there. and says the mama s
going to be one to conjure with at the
big Chicago convention. The general
Is SO well known and SO well beloved
his name may easily become the spark
that VIII set the convention aflre with
enthusiasm. Abbott warns the Repub-
lican politicians that Pershing is very
much TO be reckoned with at Chicago.
He would make an ideal candidate, for
he is very close to the hearts OF the
mothers and fathers OF the land. He
did everything he could to bring their
boys home from France as clean, both
morally and physically, as when they
left home II is his opinion the only
Democrat who would have any show OF
winning over Pershing would be Her
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
From the WASHINGTON. D. G.. Post.
CAMPAIGN GATHERS STRENGTH.
nv Georre Rothwell Brown.

Bv George Rothwell Brown.
General pershng and his stan lefi
washington Oh December 3. For nearly
three months the party travelled over
virtually every part OF tne unl'eo
: States. Few soldiers have ever received
such welcome as was accorded the
commander OF Americas overseas army
In every State and city and town Whlcn
was visited One must go back to
General Grants time for parallel
While In the West, In December. q
movement within the Republican party
IN Nebraska was launched for the pur-
pose OF making General Pershing the
Presidential nominee Of that party at
Chicago II has since spread 10 the
other States. In Denver. in January,
on the pacinc coast, in the Southwest
and in the South General pershing has
been acclaimed by enthusiastic audi
enccs as the next President OF the
United States"
The shortly OF these demonstrations
failed TO stampede the general or dis
turb the serenity OF his m nd, which
Is wholly occupied With his official
duties 10 the exclusion Of anything re-
ssmoieiy resembling politics. and shows
s1no interest in the subject
AT the same time the latest reports
from Nebraska indicate that the cam
~paign there to carry lhe State for Gem
KS cral Pershing in the April primaries is
gathering strength and that there IS
II strong likelihood OF the Nebraska dele
'1 gates going 60 Chicago Instructed for
81 General pershing.
N. The signs are that his name VIII be
-i' presented to The Chicago convent on.
,'. Many candidates there VIII have greater
81 initial strength than viii General
= pershing but his availability is re, 0e-
81 nized even By those who are not sup
porting him. while there is one factor al
l,| ways to be cons dered, and that is this
e The whole career Of John j. pershing
y, shows very plainly that he IS what
- history calls a "man of destiny" Some
s,l Of he shrewdest polite ans in the
country believe that this same destiny
{ viii make him president
'H From the Lincoln. Nebr Daily Star.
As for putting General Wood instead
= OF General pershing in command Of the
= cxpcdllonary forces. that was matter
s-of choice. and even the late Colonel
-Rooscvelt always a close friend OF Cen
eral Wood. said that in his mind n was
al even choice between pershing and
Wood. Had pershing proved himself
incompetent abroad. then 10 would have
been unfair and Reasonable not to re-
place pershng With Wood
Either The absence OF facts or a dis
Evening journal., 1920-03-25

General Pershing's name has been en-
tered on the Michigan primary ballot
as Republican cand date for the Prcsl--
dency. And be 1t known, that BLACK
jack has no say in the matter himself
Just at present. as all formalities to
place his name upon the ticket were
fully compiled with.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
Pershing Press Comment


torted manner OF reasoning is responsi-
BILE for whatever sentiment tnere 10 ,''e'
General Wood is a much injured man
or that he was denied anythins our
ing the war.
From the oklahoma City Oklahoman
Oklahomans admire General Pershme
not only because Of his military genius,
as demonstrated in his record overseas,
hut also for his qualities OF heart and
soul which stamp him as a man OF
character. He has done his duty al
ways without thought OF self-im-
pellled only by the consideration OF
what is best for his country.
one characteristic. in particular
witch endears General Pcrshlng to Ok
lahomans is his generosity OF spirit.
Although firm in his own beliefs he Is
tolerant OF the opinions OF others. He
Is remarkably free from tendencies to-
ward jealousy and petty fault finding,
in striking contrast TO some others who
served during the war.
From the Columbus, Ohio, Dispatch.
Despite the fact that General Perish
ing says he is not q candidate for
President, there are a number Of po-
lltical critics who act for all the world
as II they were afraid he would get
into the contest. They would destroy
him In advance They are not taken
seriously 1t is true, by thinking people.
but u Is disgraceful Just the same that
avn one should offer criticism OF the
general at this time For If ever NC
had a commander who seemed so at
tend to his own business in business
Ike way, he is the one.
From the Oklahoma City Oklahoman
WISE POLICY.
General Pershing unquestlonably out
lined the right course when in an adj
dress at Oklahoma City, Tuesday. he
said that every foreigner IN the United
states and every person born in this
country should be required to learn
the English language lie favored such
a policy as a means OF combating Boil
shev'sm which he severely condemned.
After learning the English language, he
said, all persons In America should be
taught the underlying principles OF the
American Institutions.
From the Fon Du Lac. Wis. Reporter
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
From the Memphis. Tenn, Appeal.

From the Memphis. Tenn, Appeal. 5
II General Pershng were Democrat
ne would make a mighty fine Demo-
cratic candidate for President, regard
less OF the fact that he is a "profes-
sional soldier"
Because man Is soldier he should
not be Disseminated against; neither
does mans being a professional sol
dier unit him for high civil position II
ne has capacity for the job
All things considered we would
rather risk a professional soldier in
position OF great responsibility than
professional politician.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25

bert Hoover. another name made IA
nous by the war.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25

From the Omaha. Nebr., Bee.
New Hampshire has complimented It's
favorite son by endorsing General
Wood for President Watch Nebraska
do the same by Pershing.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
From the Oklahoma City Oklahoman
WISE POLICY.

Fr0m lhe Fon Du Lao. wIs.. RepOrier
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22

used IN every kind Of test from the dis
lance covered on a measured gallon to the
six-day nonstop performance. It in
Guided hill climbs Of the most sensational
character and inter-city runs In all parts
Of the country over all kinds Of roads In
all kinds of weather and at speeds from )
to p miles an hour. Some were brand
new cars. One had already Travelled 3d.
600 miles. The average was 1879 miles
to the gallon.
The above are but a few Of the records
made. Every locality now knows Essex
for the accomplishment Of some great
feat. They know it for its speed, its hill
climbing ability and its flexibility and en-
durance.
In thousand ways it has proved its
supremacy in every imaginable test.
To list all records would require pages
of newspaper space. It would apply to
hundreds of cars. Some belong to own
ers who made the trials in a spirit Of
craftsmanship.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22
"a Cars in One
Economy Run

Economy was shown in Connecticut by
a owner-drivers, u going over the No
hawk Trail and the Hoosac mountains.
The other y travelled a coast route. The
winning car averaged a miles to the gal
lon of gasoline. Average for all "a over
216 miles of route, for each was 1877 miles
to the gallon. One car had seen $4,000
miles of service and averaged 212 miles
to the gallon.
A Hastings, Nebraska, woman drove an
Essex from Hastings to Lincoln, Ne
braska, 100 miles, averaging % miles to
the gallon.
-Four women drove from Los Angeles
over the coast route to San Francisco
and return via the Inland route with an
average of 22.3 miles to the gallon Of
gasoline-no stop for any mechanical rea-
son. A car starting from San Francisco
made the round trip Of 843 miles in SO
hours, and averaged 24.5 miles per gallon
Of gasoline.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22

Salt Lake owned car with 10000 miles to
its credit in 1 hour and 20 minutes trav-
eled 50.7 miles The best previous record
for this route was l hour 81 minutes.
Through a binding snow storm over
Tioga Pass with an altitude of 9,941 feet
and over grades Of from 6 to $40, Essex
Travelled 432 miles, averaging Is miles to
the gallon, and using 3 pints of oil. tran
several miles hub-deep in mud and towed
another car containing ) people, itself
carrying $50 lbs. Of weight and one pas
senger.
Essex is the first and only car to climb
35th Street Hill, Washington, in high
gear and the Tilden Street Hill from
standing start. 1t crossed the top at 81
miles per hour. The same car towed
loaded 6-ton truck is blocks up this hill.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22
II Years Ago Today
Frona The HeraId Of Thia pats. 1906.

Reports from Manila P. l., state
that Is Americans we're killed when
a detachment OF constabulary en-
countered 500 Puiaians near Buraen
on the island OF Leyte yesterday.
J. 3. Bryan, {. S. immigration in
spector. returned last night from
Yuma, Arizona
Mayor Chas. Davis, ST., has been
confined 20 his room for over a week.
but is reported improving.
The headquarters band and first
squadron-f0ur troOps-of the Fifth
United States cavalry, en- route from
Fort Huachuca, Arizona. TO Austin,
Texas, TO attend the encampments
viii reach FL Paso tomorrow.
County clerk Park Plttman re-
turned today from Van Horn and
Sierra Blanca. where he took several
land applications.
A new cement sidewalk IS TO be
laid around the property OF the First
Methodist church
c. w Kellogg, general manager OF
the street car company announced
this morning that the rails TO be used
in the construction Of the heavy
tracks in paving district No. I viii
arrive in a few days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22
Questions and Answers.


n How tall are Harding and CoHf
". II. L. w
A. Senator Harding IS an inch
over six feet. while Gov. Cox IS five
feet eight inches in height.
Q. what is the Canadian North
wcsfs W. J.. L
A. The Canadian Northwest IS gen
orally meant 70 include Saskatche-
wan. Alberta. British Columbia, and
Yukon. Vancouver is the western
port Tor the Canadian Northwest
q Are there many kinds OF waspHF
VI. A. r.
A. ia North America there are
abour 1900 known species, arranged
I'm - families.
q. What f. the origin Of the ex-
preston aI'm from Missouri W. :.
A The phrase Il am from Missouri"
was first used by W D. NandiVer. 4
representative in congress from Ills
souri,, in the sense 7 am not easily
taken in or You viii have TO show
a How many Indians were there
IN the United States when the MAY
flower landed. and how mEny nowf
J. G.. W.
says that there are no statistics re-
gardine the number OF Indians in
America fin 1870. The earliest figures
are for 1888. the estimate being r.
500. AT the present time there are
335-702 Indians in the United States
@ What f. the location OF a flag
on the naEstaff when hung at half
A. The war department states that
the practice of placing the half
stated flag Fl about the center OF the
flag pole, regardless OF its length IS
generally observed throughout the
country
n a. a., 49, -.-s - s,,r,
fst publications. c. z. r.
A. There are about 80 such publ
cations listed in the United States,
many OF them being published only
curing certain seasons.
O. What country f. called the
Egypt Of American L. p. ID.
A. This name has been given 10
Central America because IL was in
this country that once the greatest
culture Of the western world was
produced There are evidences Of
earlier civilization in this heml-
sphere. but the Maya, the civilized
natives found by Cortez and his con-
temporary explorers IN Central Amer
lea. represented a people beginning
the use Of copper and gold develop
ing writing, sculpture ana archi-
lecture
@. what is the limit Of the post Of
flee department. for n lost parcel post
nacznEes r. C. c.
A. Insurance is not issued FOR more
than 500 for one package. lndeu-
nifty viii not be allowed for the loss
OF such mail addressed to the Philip
pine Islands. unless the loss occurred
in the United States
q why is virginia called the
mother Of Etatezf NJ. r.
A. Because out Of the original
colony were formed the states Of Vir-
einias Kentucky. Ohio, Indiana, iii
uofs and West Virginia.
fAny reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The Herald
Information Bureau. Frederic J. Has
kin. director, Washington. D. Q. The
bureau cannot. give advice on legal,
medical and financial matters. It
does not attempt TO settle domestic
troubles. nor 20 undertake exhaustive
research on any subject Write your
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the inquirer.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22

Six new cars, taken just as they came
out of production were driven at top
speed from Detroit to Chicago, 303 miles.
The fastest time was hours minutes.
Time for the last ear to arrive, II hours
and 3 minutes. An average for it Of q
miles per hour.
One owner who had driven his car 49,
600 miles put his Essex over Wisconsin
dirt roads during a heavy rain, distance
of 80 miles In hours, 4 minutes, which
was better than A miles per hour.
A Denver owned Essex with $4,000
miles to its credit proved its easy riding
qualities by carrying 288 Grated eggs
strapped to the rear seat. The car trav-
eled 1928 miles over mountain roads in.
6-day Nonstop motor performance.
Only 40 eggs were broken.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22
Also Takes Famous
Hill Climb Records

The Rim o. the World Record, in San.
Bernardino Mountains, was taken by
Essex, climbing nearly 5000 feet eleva-
ton over 8.8 miles Of difficult mountain
road In II minutes. An Essex defeated
10 other entries In the Sacramento, Cali
fornia, dealers reliability run over the
Sierra Nevada Mountains distance 261
miles-24.25 miles per gallon Of gasoline.
And in Utah 1872 miles of mountain
roads with heavy grades, climbing 1928
feet, an Essex carrying 8 passengers
made the run in 50 minutes. The best
previous record was Sc minutes. Another
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22

sylvania Railroad train requires 10 hours,
"a minutes for the trip. An Essex trav-
eled so miles in IS minutes from Buffalo
to Rochester, n. Y. The roadway is u
miles longer than by rail-Essex time 4
minutes longer than that of the fastest
train.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22
Owners Cars Showed
Economy and Speed

Still another Essex that had covered
1900 miles In automobile rental service
and on the original fabric tires from a
standing start, topped Ell Paso's most diff
ficult hill at 49 miles per hour. The best
previous record was So miles per hour.
In Des MONIES two cars, one a privately
owned Essex that had previously gone
1000 miles, the other one which had set a
a hour record over country roads, COM
bined they Travelled 1916 miles in IA
hours Of nonstop motor running during
the six days the cars were stopped 2137
times and carried 1902 passengers.
At Dallas, Texas, an Essex which had
seen 1900 miles Of service, established
the worlds dirt track record by covering
1851 miles in "a hours average 5212
miles an hour.
An Essex Sedan, fully loaded and on
original tires that had carried the car 10
600 miles, Travelled 221 miles over Mary
land hills, averaging % miles to the gal
Ion of gasoline.
A Columbus, Ohio, owner drove his 10
months old Essex which had gone 49,
GOO miles to Washington, D. c., 4O3 miles
In Il hours, 4 minutes. The crack Penn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22
Essex Takes Hundreds of Famous
Records in Nation Wide Tests
In Every Locality it Now Holds the Coveted Records
for Every Type of Car Performance Economy Speed
Endurance, AcceLeration Hill Climb and Reliability

YNA SERIES Of the most dramatic made prove eff
cenc Essex cars parts America during the week 21 cha
Ienged and took practically every important record.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-22
Now, Is There Anything Left
For Essex to Prove?

Was greater proof submitted? Here one week every Of performance
ability has been established by Essex They cover not only the cars used the
hundreds Of tests all descriptions but Their performance so consistent
they bespea similar abilities for than 1000 Essex cars as Their owners
know Them
Every question has been answered by Essex
Men long ago forced recognize Essex performance common re-
mark att the speest quickest the road and now face Of these
performances who doubt its stability
Can Essex be second choice any economy which comes with
light weight and the beauty performance and luxury which comes with coer
cars? The Essex can be obtained at moderate price
No wonder its sales have also set new record
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-08-06

Give some people bite of an ar-
pie and there'll be no core.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1920-08-06
MARTENS HEARING POST
PONED.

NEW YORK, August 5.-Deport-
alton proceedings against Ludwig C.
A. K. Martens, unrecognized ambass-
ador from Soviet Russia to the Unit
ed States, have been postponed in
definitely. Resumption of the
hearing will be at the call of the
government and it is thought the
continuation may be for one month.
While awaiting the opening of Mon
days hearing Martens predicted the
capture of Warsaw by the Soviet
army within two days unless the
Polish and Russian armistice dele.
gates can reach an agreement.