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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
SCOUTS SAIL FOR EUROPE.
Three Hundred Leave on Army Transport
for International Contests.

New York, July Three hundred
champion Boy Scouts of the United States
sailed yesterday for Europe on the army
transport Pocohontas TO participate in
the international contests which havs
been arranged for the Boy Scouts Of the
world.
This group Of Scouts. which will rep
resent the Boy Scouts of America in the
contests, was in command of Colonel l..
r. Gignilliat, formerly of the American
ExpedItionary Force.
They will 60 first TO England and camp
near London for period Of training after
which they will 60 To France to partici-
pate in the international meet.
The American Scouts viii compete with
representatives Of the Boy Scout organiza-
tions Of "a different countries in the con-
tests to decide the champion scouts oi
the world.
After being the guests Of the Belgian
and French governments and making a
tour of European battlefelds, the Scout
delegation will return to this country by
September 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
DENOUNCES AGITATORS.
Brazil Experiencing Trouble With Strikes
According TO Presidents Message

Rio de Janeiro, June 12.-President
Pessao in a message to the National Con-
gress has just denounced alien radical
agitators who, during the past few months,
attempted to promote industrial strikes
for their own ends and to destroy the
existing social order" Police investi-
cations showed, he said, that the principal
agents of these strikes were aliens and
that they counselled inhuman and bar
barous means, such as the use of bombs,
to gain their ends.
The President urged that Congress
should arm the government with laws of
defence against these elements. He recon-
mended that the project now before Con-
gress regulating the entry Of aliens into
national territory be promptly passed
into law, also the bill relating to anarchist
crimes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
INTEREST IN FRENCH BOOKS.
Ten New Ones Each Month TO be Brought
to Americans Attention.

Paris, June 19.--Ten newly-published
French books are TO be brought TO the
attention of Americans each month by
che "Comite France-Amerique, an organi-
cation that concerns itself with bettering
relations of France and the United States.
A commission of ten prominent men
has been named to make up the monthly
list, and those will be printed In French
and English and be sent to prominent
persons, libraries and other institutions in
the United States in an effort to interest
the public.
On the selection commission are four
members of the Academic Franchise,
Gabriel Hanotaux, Maurice Barres, Emile
Boutroux and Henry Bordeaux The com
mission will each month select one recent
book on each of ten departments of
literature such as poetry, history, eco
nomics and criticism.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
KING EDWARDS SECOND SON.
Prince Albert Known ~ industrial
Prince and ID Very Popular.

London, June 19.--Princc Albert, who
has become Duke Of York, Baron Kill
larncy and Earl Of Inverness, MS second
son Of the King, who possessed the titles
as King Edwards second son, IL known
as "The Industrial Prince" because Of his
keen interest in economic questions, hls
belief that he is no member Of "the idle
rich but genuine worker and the
popularity he has won with wage-earners
with when he frequently and comfortably
converses.
The prince is described as "a typical,
amiable, likeable, practical Englishman,
who has no brilliancy, but knows the job
Of being prince is no sinecure." His
passion il for lawn tennis and squash
rackets, and his chief indoor amusement
is dancing. Recently he wns created n
wing-commander in the Royal Air Force,
i'm which he won his wings as pilot.
Prince Albert makes no pretene TO
oratory, "but always says something To
the point, and his speeches are not writ
ten for him. .
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
MORE VICTIMS OF FOURTH.
Little Girl Victim of Mothe
Burned Saving Child.

Several additional Fourth Of July
victims have been reported
OF these. sparklers cislmed one Dora
Cohen, three years old, 1901 Reed street
was severely burned about the body when
her clothing WIS ignited by sparkler
The childs mother was badly burned in
attempting 20 extinglish the flames.
burned when a skyrocket he was holding
aoeidently exploded.
Powell Smith, thirteen-year-old boy
who lives on Nineteenth street was badly
burned shout the hands and body while
playing with fire crackers in the zoo.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
IN INAUGURAL PARADE.
Harding's Father Says He Will Drive
His "One-Horse Shay.

Marion, July IF Warren G. Harding
is elected president of the United States
bis father, DIR. G. Tyron Harding expects
to drive bis zone horse shay" in the in
augrual parade for his son. The aged
doctor has never taken up with the modern
means of transportation, but still re-
good enough for Pennsylvania avenue"
said the candidates father. "When War
rem is inauglrated, I'll drive my horse
and buggy in the inaugural parade"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07

TO settle international questions affecting
the lives and happiness Of the human
race in by recognized international muir
der. The only way that they have found
to settle domestic problems like the high
cost Of living IL by regulating profiteering.
In our country the only attempt men
have ever made lunder compulsion by
womcn) b protect children from the
evils Of child labor WIS immediately
nnllified as unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court. -,
kgtou and think and then we'll act.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
MINNESOTA CROPS GOOD.

St. Paul, Mimi, July Crops in Min
nesota are reported IN excellent condition,
y recent survey by Minneapolis and St
Paul newspapers declaring the grain crop
"the best ~ years. In some sections
small grains and potatoes have suffered
from unusually heavy rains, but the
generally favorable condition offset these
minor losses. The potato crop was
espccIallY Affected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
STREET CAR FUNERALS.
Not Uncommon Sight In Principal Streets
of Mexico City.

Mexico City, June 2l.--Street ear
funerals are not uncommon in Mexico.
A string Of eight or ten cars, heavily drap-
cd in black, may he seen occasionally
passing through the principal streets.
The first car carries the body, the next
two or three containing huge floral of
ferings and the last ears are filled with
mourners.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07

Hutchinson, Kans., July Tho loosi
post, American Legion, whicli bns a mem
bership ~ 700, Mt a recent inasrtnec iinf
adopted RESOLUTIONS which declared sgita
tors advocating overthrow ~ the Dnitel
States government "wid not b. allowed o.
land in Hutchinson"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
June Plumbing Report.

The report Of T.. i. Mckay the gas and
plumbing inspector for the month Of
June, filed yesterday with the Board Of
street and Sewer Commissioners, showed
los plans filed for plumbing and gas in
stallations, and pa plumbing and gas
inspections completed. -Four jobs were
condemned for detective plumbing. The
Inspector reported the average candle
power Of the gas served to the city as
los.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
Bars Aqitators.

Don't Join hands with The two major
Darfies"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07

Lost something? Try . classified ad-
vertiserncnt IN Every Eyening.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07

You try an Every Evening wan, stIy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-07
NEW MODELS FOR
VACATION WEAR
SPECIALLY PRICED
FOR QUICK SELLING

No vacation wardrobe IS complete without a
dress of taffeta. Always trim and dressE easily kept
clean. because the dust brushes on 50 easily. The
STYLES shown BY Us are newly created: they are eN-
elusive, they are most reasonably priced. Don't PACK
YOUR trunk without including one II these beautiful
frOckS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
ASSEMBLY TO START WORK |
PLENTY FOR LEGISLATORS
TO CONSIDER ON TUESDAY
Early Fight VIII Center on Abolition
OF Prohibition Department md
Suffrage Dill.

with preliminary organization work
appointment OF standing committees
and other routine matters out OF the
way, the General Assembly of 1920 will
get down to work in earnest Tuesday
at noon. Following adjournment OF
both House and Senate Friday. tho
Weekend 80 VIC
Although standing committees were
appointed Thursday by the senate and
i rr,uay by me House. none OF these
nave begun TO function as yet. but.
Win serera! scores OF bills already re,
icrred TO them, there is plenty of york
'" 70, wmen thcE return to the Capitol.
ihtrouuction in the House Friday Of
biil providing for abolition of the
state department Of Prohibition and
the ONCE OF Prohibition Commissioner,
which followed such recornmendation
ny the Governor. is the first broadside
TO be hred In what promises to be a
d o., hight upon the department.
ms HEht Is expected TO he followed
up this week by those opposed to CON
tinuancc of the dry department. and
me prohibition forces are narshaIling
their full strength to meet the attack
The joint Democratic caucus Thur.
day night RETAINED from taking ac-
t TON IN the matter Of nominating a
on, Commissioner OF Prohibition. the mem
Ders prsiGrring to wait until il is
known definitely whether the office is
ne apolished or not. While both sides
ei cam the,r arguments Will prevail. the
outcome apparently is in doubt
While there Is q multitIda or o.bor
legislation that Will be introduced, the
hght just now centcrs about the Pro
n!ottion department. Next in intere st
IL the night to be waged on suffrage for
women The opening gun was fred in
the senate on the first day of the ses-
zion. but as yet has to be made an Is
sue IN the House. It is expected that
IL VII! be projected in the lower branch
this week.
High lights Of the first week OF the
session were tho Govnrnor's yne.s,rn
transmission to the Assembly of tho
hrst state budget yet to be prepared
injection OF the suffrage question in
| in the House.
Little legislation OF general interest
so FAR has been introduced in either
branch, put the session is young and
| many bills are known 10 be in prepa-
! ration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
Peary;s Aid Sends
Eskimo Dog Here
Kito, Son Of CANNES From,
Northtand, Belongs to
4. O. Goodwin.

y ;,a,s b S 1t :, back ~ Sh%iSal FeaSy
North Pole In 1909. and only Eskimo
Wolf dog living in the United states
G Hp'i is ow Gf by yoS ter
mcr ensign in the United States Navy.
kito,s father. kito the King Dog.
VINO leads al expeditions Into the
the i;oston zoo. present from Donald
IS, Macmillan. Pcary's lieutenant on
his expedition. The original kito
headed the expedition, and when the
party returned the dogs were left at
Etau. North Greenland.
i shorty afte s,s, Mr.; MACMILLAN
land expedition in search Of mineral
deposits, and stayed there for several
years. Other explorers who came into
tina; region told him of tho great
Gave Dogs TO Zoo.
lie packed up Immediately and came
back TO the United States. bringing
With him kito and another. dog. When
ne landed in Boston he turned them
over to the zoo and enlisted i'm the
navy. with the rank of iieutenant-
Goodwin.
MILAN told Goodwin about his cxpedi-
lions 70 the North: and promised him
to the dogs in Boston. He made good
his promise, and last September Kito
old.
He Is now seven months old and
little over hal:-srown. when full
Erown he VIII be larger than the aver
age large Collie.
Dogs Are Vicious.
The Eskimo wolf dog has peculiar
disposition. They are death TO any
other animal when they attack, but
are most affectionatc to humans They
are the nearest to Wild animal OF
any that have been domcsticated. One
evidence OF the ferocity Of the dog
toward other animals was demon
strated not long ago by K!to's father
who broke his chain in the Boston Zoo
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
MINIATURE ALMANAC.
WOULD WIDEN BANK STREET
Richmond Chamber OF Commerce
Backs Proposal To Relieve Trnf-
fc COngcstiOn.

Widening of Bank Street. from
Ninth to Twelfth street. and of
Twelfth street, from Franklin TO Bank
street, ia proposed in q bill which
shortly will be introduced in the Leg
islature and which has the indOrse-
ment OF the Chamber OF Commerce,
t. Thornton.
The State will be petitioned to do
nate sufficient OF the south and east
slopes OF Capitol Square TO increase
the width of Rank and Twelfth Streets
by twenty feet. At present these two
avenues of traffic are little more than
one-way thoroughfare with the ever
present congestion Of traffic and dam
ger of accident to vehicular and
pedestrian traffic alike.
The effect of the change projected
VIII be TO move the Sidewalk and
picket fence on the southern slope of
the square northward twenty feet and
the eastward slope westward the same
distance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
'NlARSE ROBERTS" AMBITION
SHALL WE FULFILL IT.

Today the South celebrates O Lee
dfndtha
his South defense
to whc he
he
he mg
College he
II have selfimposcd
die
inc hd shall devote remaining energies
in ifeo
nof
Oh 9ne ~er War when the destnies the world
uonai government than the
ana
in
to
ing TO their means to the IeeE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
N. FLETCHER, SR.,
DIES AT WARRENTON HOME
FuneTai of Widely-Known Retired
Merchant and Confederate Veteran
TO BE Held TodHI

| WARRENTON, Jan. 1T.-Thaddcus
IN. Fletcher. II, lifelong resident and
FOR years prominently identified with
farge busines affairs in this town and
night. He was the junior member OF
7the firm OF Fletcher & Bro. which con
ktiucted an extensive grain. feed and
general merchandise business here un-
I,ii Two years ago. at the time OF the
Ideath OF the senior brother, Albert
Iffetcher.. The deceased was promi-
fnent In the Baptist Church and Mas on c
fran- He is survived by Mrs r. w.
Cook and Mrs. Walter Cook, OF Balti-
|more; Mrs. G. L. Tiffany. Miss Emily
ftietcher, Judge G. Latham Fletcher
3and 7. y. Fletcher. Jr.. OF Warrenton
Rrhc funeral services will be held Sun
fay afternoon from the Baptist Church
1at o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18

and attacked passing horse upon
which woman was riding. The dos
sunk his teeth into the jugular vein
OF the horse. Immediately killing him.
and throwing the woman, though there
was no bad blood between tho two,
tho dog never having secn the horse
before.
These dogs are very powerful
animals. and have to undergo certain
tests before they can be taken on an
expedition into tho barren lands sur
rounding the poles. One OF these is
that they have TO break loose a sled
has been frozen in tho ice. II they
are unable to do this they are cast
aside as UNIT. for they have not tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18

Rainfaii IL hours ending y. VI None
iSamiail - hours ending l.. M..... 10
i2 3..,;,:i since March ;........ 3.li
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
MAKERS OF WOOD ALCOHOL
BAR PRODUCT FROM PUBLlC
Only Wholesalers md Manufacturers
TO lie Supplied, Health Officials
Are Told.
tBy Associated Prey.l

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-Manutacturcrs
OF wood alcohol have agreed not to
supply the product to the retail trade
In the future. II. ]. Pfeftcr. Western
manager Of the United States Indus
trial Alcohol Company, told the CITY
He appeared before the COMMITTEES in
competition with "A proposed ordinance
TO license and regulate sale OF wood
and dnaturcd alcohol
Only wholesalers and manufacturers
VINO use wood alcohol in their business
would be supplied. Mr.. Pfeffer said
new form. and will contain such in
Srenients and such an odor as 10 max.
us use as n drink impossible he said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
|NAY DELAY TAKING SEAT
SAUNDERS TO HELP FIGHT
AGAINST RAILROAD BILLS
Newly Elected Supreme Court Judge
to Remain In Congress for
Several weeks,

Unless his immediate presence on
tho bench OF the Virginia Supreme
Court OF Appeals is demanded, Con-
gressman Il. w. Saunders. OF the Fifth
District, who was elected to nil the
Vacancy caused by tho resignation of
Judge Stafford G.. White. will not
resign his seat In Congress until rail
3'oad Legislation now before the ma
ional lawmakers is passed.
| TINS statement was made last night
Py Judge William f.. Khea. chairman
pr the state Corporation COMMISSION,
3"ho was In conference in Washington
yesterday With the Virginia delega-
FDarkley. OF Kentucky, m.mbcr of
he conference committee on railroad
legislation.
Protects States interests.
10 to protect Virginia's interests
rairoad legislation and particularly
the Richfnond, Fredericksburg and
potomac Railway, that Congressman
pa nlers prefers TO remain Il memDer
congress and see the matter
"a Judge Ritea's trip to the national
The State OF Virginia owns one
Richmond. fredericksburg and poto-
fnac Railroad, on which 1t has bee II
craving per cent and more per an
mum; Under the provisions Of the
II u
tnteed return OF 6 and one-haIi per
3cent on their investment. which. ;ic-
l:orolhS TO Judge Rhca. would reduce
inc amount TINS State receives on its
Investment to the and one-half pei
cent.
Would Mean Tax on State.
The Cummins bill provides that all
foverpius over and above 9 and one
|half per cent earned by "a road sha il
20 TO help the weaker roads, which
fneans, according to Judge Rhea that
| the bin becomes Il law, Virginia Will
PDe taxed TO help the weaker roads OF
Fhe country.
Judge Rhea talked with Congress-
fman Saunders while in Washington.
I'm the event that Congressman Saun-
Iders resigns from Congress now. Judge
{hhea pointed out. his successor can
fnot be elected before the railroad leg
EsIation is disposed OF. The matter is
2ne OF vital Importance TO the State,
3)udSc Rhea asserted.
The cpmmins bin passed the SEN
fate and the Esch bill got by the House.
put agreement on the two measures
f:ouid not be reached and the whole
matter was referred to conference
committee.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
METH0DISTS TO CONTINUE
CONFERENCE ON MERGER
Two WinEs Solve Many Question.
and Agreement u Said to BE
In Sight.
by A $50 ciatcd preaal

LOUISVILLE; KY: Jan. 1.-THE
Episcopal Churches. North and South,
IN convention here, in an effort 70
promulgate a merger OF the two
churches, adjourned it's third days
sessions today with prospects OF ses
sions continuing until the middle OF
rext week.
4 The Atty bishops. pastors and lay
men are understood to have solved a
number OF problems which have come
up since the division of the church in
lS4S over the slavery question. The
task OF forming a plan Of merger ac-
ceptable to the 100000 actual mem
bers OF the two churches. and which
Will stimulate increased membership.
Is said by some OF the commissioners
to be near agreement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
Special Data

LEGAL Observations nt 4 y. NJ. Yesterday.
win direction. northwcst wind .elorlty
10: weather at 4. NJ. clear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
a stamina to stand the risors o, tho ice
Kito In Strong Beast.

Kito. the, King Dog. has been pro-
claimed by men who know to be one
or the strongest beasts of his kind
that there, is. and his son is a mode.
OF the father.
Because OF their great animosity
toward other animals they make good
hunting dogs, though they have to be
watched with care. Tho Eskinlos will
get several of these dogs on tho trail
of Il polar bear. The bear will be cor
must watch, or the dogs will attack.
the owners throwing spears into the
animals TO avoid their being devoured
by the dogs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
The Weather
Furnished by o. g. Weather Bureas.,
Forecast: Virginia.

TOrccnht: VfrRInIn-
Fair Sunday: colder
southeast portion. Mon
day fur. continued cold.
North C,iroiina-Falr
Sunday: cold near the
coast. Monday fair:
moderate northwest to
north winds.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18

.. i. NJ. Temperature. ................. 40
Maxlnum temperature to J.. M...... 40
NinlinuW temperature to 4. M...... ~
aicah temperature yesterday ......... SO
Sormal temperature for this uate.... IS
Ib"nCicnCy yesterday ..,...,,....
Deficiency sincc March l.. 81
deficiency since January l........,, 30
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
n.m.na Mar. Waco.

LOS ANGELkS. Jan. lf-Approxi-
mately 1000 officers and inen compsis-
ing tho personnel OF the United States
ship Mississippi today sent ! petition
to Congress asking IAN adequate IN
crease In pay. that the navy may re-
main az heretofore. an efficient first
line Of defcnsc"
Arizona republican., 1920-12-25
The Greatest Christmas
 Editorial Eper Written
The

A quarter of a century ago little girl Virginia O'Hanlon, years old, eVinced some doubt of the existence Of a Santa Claus to make all children happy on Christmas day.
 Virginia was so skeptical that she wrote the New York Sun to find out if there was any truth in the Santa Claus story. The Sun answered her. The Sun was then in charge of Charles A. Dana, and Frank P. Church was the author of The Suns reply, which was printed Sept 21, 1897. Following is the editorial:
 We take pleasure in answering at onces and thus prominently, the com munieation below, expressing at the same time our great qualification that the faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun.
 Dear Editor-I am years old Some of my little friends say that there is no Santa Claus. Papa says If yot see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tel me the truth Is there a Santa Claus
 VIRGINIA O'HANLON,
 ''115 West Ninety-fifth Street.
 Virginia, your little friends ars wrong. They have been affected b. the skepticism of a skeptical age. TheA think that nothing can be that is no comprehensible by their little minds All minds, Virginia, whether they b' mems or children's. are little. In thi: great universe of ours man is a mere insect. an ant, in his intellect as com pared with the boundless world abou him. as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truti and Knowledge.
 eYes. Virginia. there is a Sant' Claus. He exists as certainly as low and generosity and devotion exist an'
Arizona republican., 1920-12-25
FOB EAST IS EAsrls

The stretch of the Picking city wall which lies between the Chienmen and the Hata gate, ever memorable for the legations grim struggle with the <Box- CTS. remains as of old, the spot where the foreigner takes his constitutional in dignified seclusion, no Chinese be- ing allowed to intrude thereon. Here, of an afternoon, you may see the pil- lars of many states discussing the destinies of nations and the latest gos- sip of the diplomatic world
 Beneath the distant aspect of the city, with it's wide eXpanse of low buildings screened by trees, where the yellow roofs of the palace and the great towers of the main gates glisten and glow in the setting sum- is much the same scene as the European gazed upon when first the armies of the western barbarian camped wonder on the Anting plain. Close under the wall, to the southward, the canal runs, as of yore. still flanl1ed by garbage heaps, stinking to heaven; be- yond the railway line you may catch a glimpse of camel trains, slowly wend- ing their wonted way toward the western hills. From the marts and markets of the Chienmen quarter rises the vague murmur of innumer- able buyers and sellers, and in tho 1 distance, to the northwest, a little vel | low cloud tells of the coming of z 1 sand laden wind.
 Everything in the distance is un. changed, it is only here. beside us or ! the wall. that one is reminded of tim,
 and the hour, and of all the thing.
 that have happened to China since frs