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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
NEED FOOD BADLY
IN NEAR EAST
Friends Missionary Describes the
Conditions in Armenia
and Syria.

One Of the chief reasons why Americans
should rally To the support nf the Near
East campaign that will open IN Delaware
on February 20, is to save the lives oil
hundreds of thousands of Armcnians who
are witho, food now. That is the strong
est argument Il. at Daniel Oliver, n Friends
missionary to Syria has TO present. Mr..
Oliver is in this country after 20 years
service in Syria ard is the guest Tor lew
days of Mrs. William Bancroft. lie
spoke yesterday morning at the FRIENDS
meeting Fourth ard West streets and
last evening at West Presbyterian church.
What he doesn't know OF conditions IN the
Near East are scarcely worth knowing.
''Thc price of food has risen loo per
cent in the past few months, said Mr..
Oliver in discussing conditions there. III
we can only get sufficient bread for the
Armcnians, he continued, they can live
on it. But with ell things so exorbitant,
its a terrific struggle just now tor the
poorer classes. and there are few persons
who\ have money with which to buy all
that they need.
During the war MIR Oliver WIS political
prisoner Of the Turk, and his experiences
we're both varied and thrilling. The
Turks however were diplomatic enough
to treat the minister ard other political
prisoners well enough. and although Inc was
At one time suspected of being spy IN the
service of the Allies. hls treatment on the
whole was fair.
He took n great interest then and does
now in the ornhanagcs for the Armenian
children There are so many orphans IN
the Near Eass now, due TO the Turks
making harcm prisoners of the young
women and leaving the old men and old
women 10 die after deportation IN long
marches, that the field for American rcliot
money can find abundant uses IN caring
for the orphans Mr. Oliver had charge
If an institution that mothored and
fathercd 100 children aud II Is . work on
which he l. glad To talk about.
There were times during the world war
when il was hard 20 get provislors, Just
as IL is now, but enough was found to keep
life IN tho bodies of most of the children.
Then there was plague of locusts and
following this epidemic of sickness, most OF
the latter claiming many victims due to
weakened vitality through lack of food
But Mir Oliver persevered and sought
supplies from the Turkish government
and his persistence was successful, re
sulting IN the saving of many lives
The missionary will return to the Near
East in the fall and again take up the
duties that come to hand in that land oI
SOTroWS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
BELIEVED TO BE SUICIDE
William Magnos Found Asphyxi-
ated in West Twelfth Street
Rooming House.

William Magpas. SO years old. was
found asphyxiatcd IN room at 3oO12
West Twelfth street by the police. who
forced an entrance to the room. Magnas
had been dead several hours Police
tsieve the man committed suicide. A
search of the room, however, gave no
clue for the mans action. \ gas stove was
turned on. hut was not burning.
Magnas rented tho room IN which hiS
body was found from J. A. Coffin, who
conducts the house on Twelfth street.
Coffin had been notified that the room
occupied by Magnas had been closed all
dav and that not hing had been seen OF
him He notified the police and the investi
cation was made
Magnas was employed IS a cook at
q local hotel until about a wear ago At
that time he went To Wheeling, W. Va,
where he remained until few weeks ago.
Returning to Wilmington, he secured the
room on Twelfth street Tie had been IN
able to obtain employing III. He has
no relatives here as far as is known. The
coroner has taken charge ol the body
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
Lace Curtains at Real
Savings

The balance Of our lace curtain stock-one.
two and three and fourpar lots, has been specially
priced TO insure their quick moving.
These lace curtains are full length and our reg
ular stock. They may be had in Quaker net and
Irish point, Brussels net, tanbour madras and
novelty laces and in white cream and ecru.
All e-palr lots are marked one-haf off.
All two pair lots are marked one-thrd off
All three-pair lots are marked one-quarter off.
Allfour-palr lots are marked ore-fifthoff.
The prices range from 81 so TO $1,000 the pair.
Here is an opportunity to get that extra pair
or two Of curtains and save. These curtains to-
day are about IS per cent higher than our regular
price At these reductions you can readily see
their value.
The lots are of course limited and early selec-
ton is wise.
All blankets and comforts are marked at 20
per cent reduction this month. The prudent
housekeeper will avail herself Of this reduction for
all indications point to scarcity and much higher
price in bedding next season.
One particular lot is a wool nap grey blanket
in full size. all cotton. They are priced s3.75,
S4.0O and $500 the pair, an exceptional value.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
REV, V,CLINTON WYATT
|DEAD At DEN1ON,MO.
We'll Known Methodist Minister
Member Of Wilmington Con-
ference for "a Years.

aRcv. Clinton +. Wyatt, ID, D.. who was
A member of the " Wilmington Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church Tor
"a wears, died ut Denton, Md, SATURDAY
night. Death resulted from heart trouble.
Dr. WYATT had spent three weeks NJ the
Methodist Episcopal Hospital, Phiiadsl-
nhia. and last week in this city for the
n,rpose of having his illness diagnosed.
Ills health seemed to be improving when
he left " ilmington Fiiday night.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon. with services at Denton ana
iuterment at Greensboro, Md.
DR.. WYATT was born in Caroline coun-
tv N,arvland and was 55 years old. lie
ioincd the Wilmington Conference. In
1856 and served pastoral charges as
follows: Chincoteague, Va, 1886; West
over. Md. 1887; Berlin, Md, lSSs-e;
Roxana, 1902; Deals Island, Md,
ISo3.5: Ashury Church, Crlshcld, Nd,
1865; Emmanuel Church, Crlshe'o'
1899 1901; Middlctown. l9O2i: Harrison
Street Church, Wilmington, l9o5-io'
Cambridge, Md, l9ll-12; Niddletown,
1eIS-I5: Denton. Md. lol6-2o. He had
received : pastoral invitation from Easton,
Md. and expected to 90 there next
month. He was trustee of the " timing
ron Conference, q member of the Confer
cnce Claimant Endowment Commls-
sion. the Board Of Church Location. the
.Comission on Finsnce and the committee
on conference relations and a trustee
Of the Wesley Collegiate Institute, Dover.
Mrs. Wyatt survives him, also the
members OF his conference class-keVs'
George +. Wood, William W. sharp,
William r. Mowbrsy, Henry ;. Dulany,
" iIliam G.. koons, James I. Prouse,
BENJAMIN +. Jester and " illiam 7. Taylor.
Mrs. Nettie w Thomas of Denton is
widowed sister of DIR, Wyatt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
AGREEi.ENT EXPECTED
ON STREET WIDENING
Especial Meeting of Council To
night Will Consider Proposition
From Savings Fund Society.

An amicablc agreement between the
Wilmington Savings Fund Society and the
citv authorities for the acquir, mcnt OF
the strip Of land needed to widen Ninth
street between Market and hing streets
is expected 20 he reached at special
Injecting Of City Council, TO convene at
= 80 this evening in the Council Chamber
Other meetings Of the parties IN interest
were held on several occasions last week,
at which the preliminaries wera considered.
The Savings Fund Society Is under
stood TO he asking for S39. 900 to reimburse
them for loss through delay and change
IN plans, and for pay for the land at a
value Of from 5000 to $4,000 front
foot. This would make total amount OF
between 100000 and $4,000 for adjust
ment of the difficulty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
NOSE CLOGGED FROM
A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream In Nostrils To
Open Up Air Passages.

Ali " hat relief Your clogged nos
trils open right up, the air passages OF
your head are clear and YOU can breathe
freely. No morc hawking, snui'ling,
mucous discharge, headache, dryncss no
struggling for breath at night, your old
or catarrh IL gone.
Don't stay stuffed upl Get small
bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply little of this
fragrant. antlseptic cream in your nos
trils. let it penetrate through every air
passage of the head. soothe and heal
the swollen. intlamed mucous mem
branc, giving YOU instant relief. Ely 3
Cream Balm is just what every cold and
catarrh sufferer has been seeking. It's
Just splendid
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
A COLD RELIEVER
FOR FIFTY YEARS
DR.. Kings New Discovery Has
A Successful Record of Half
a Century.

Tnne-Tried for more than fifty years
and today AT the zenith Of its popularity.
When you think of that, YOU ar. bound to
be convinced that Dr. Kings New Dis
covery does exactly what IT is meant
to do-soothes cough-raw throats, con-
gestion-tormented chests, loosens phleg
pack. and breaks the most oil stinate
cold and grippe attack.
DR. Kings is safe for your cold, for
your mothers cold. for the kiddies
cold, cough. Group. Leaves no disagree
able after-efiects. 60c a bottle at your
druggists.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
Coughs Grow Better

surprisingly room, throat Inflammation oissp-
prar. irritation is relieved and threat tick.
hns a,ops. when you use reliable. time -testso
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09

Months and months ago the order for these Sellers cabinets
shipped and the price of months ago. These cabinets
and s65Ooa distinct savngon this lot of $500
craft 1t big roomy cabinet 4S inches wide and 20 inches
laughs at the heat and steam Of the kitchen 1t has sliding p
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09


OF the kitchen 1t has sliding porcelain full glassware
and numerous little eonenence In addition has Of
Sellers features
The antpoof
The double base that makes cabinet
The sanitary, easily cleaned. ruStng
lhe shelf
And the Sellers lowering bn easiy filled vatot
dangerous chair climbing and instantly replaced
The price Of the Sellers Mastercraft this lot only
the oak finish In white blue enamel done shop
The Sellers kceneed practically features OF the Master
craft but ~ inches wide made for the smaller
priced $52 90 the and $1,000 grey
The Sellers cabinet made the choice the woman
who knows and the best.
At these prices present will last long
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09

a William and WaFy suite IN AfTleTtaT WaIfUt
chairs covered In small figured tapestry is $4,000
the ten pieces.
An American walnut suite Of Louis XVI period
has 6O-inch buffet with wood back, 54-nch. eight
foot table. and the chairs covered IN blue hair cloth.
The ten pieces are $5OA.CO. The buffet may also
be had with glass back at slight extra cost.
One rather unusual suite is a modification Of the
colonial type. II can be had in mahogany. wal
nut or brown oak The chairs are covered IN tap
estry. The buffet is 90 inches long The suite
of ten pieces. $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
Paints Seascapc.

Clifford NJ. Ashley. local artist, is At
present working on an overmantlc fer a
New England man IL portrays ship
at sea and is called. Taking leave OF the
Pilot" 1t Is AN easel study
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-09
Bowels Act SIuggish

Irregular bowels often result IN serl-'
Gus sickness and disorders of the liver
and stomach Make them act as they
sh ould with Dr. Kings New Life Pills.
Keep the liver active-the system free
from waste. 25c bottle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21

krkwood street snss sidc. 81 feet 0
inches south III Tenth street, John &.
Schwind from Marietta Evans. $3.50
Concord avenue, west side. i15 fect
south of ,roomc street; Max Brcuer from
] T.. Bailey and wife, $1,000.
Harrison street, north side, 10 feet
northeast of Nineteenth street; George
r. Comfy from Elizabeth w Hayden,
$500.
ShallcroHa avenue. north side. AZ feet
3 inches east Of Broome street, Amelia
dc y. Seeds from Annie =. Seeds, 81;
lowering aven,ie. 6S feet 9 inches
northeast Of land Of Jacob A. Mall James
II. Dennis from +. :. Graves, $500.
Eighth street, southeast corner Lincoln
street. Laura Il. Freeman from Frank
Pulella, s.
Shallcross avenue, north eide. ds feet
3 inches east Of Broome street W X.
Garland from Amelia dc Is. Seeds: - 600,
Same, Swartz Investment co. from
". Il. Garland, 5000.
Claymont street, cast side, 10 feet
south Of Thirteenth street. ID. Lanci from
d. Bowers Realty Co, $1,000.
Caymont street, l22O North; N. Lanci
and wife from Bowers Realty Co, 5000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21
RURAL REAL TY TRANSFERS

The County Board of Assessment re-
ports other transfers Of rural real estate ~
follows.
One hundred and twenty-five ncres of
land, with buildings, IN Mill Greek hum
drcd, by Robert X. Elliott to John j,
Kirk. FOR &i3,750
Forty-scvcn acrce Of land. with build
ings. in Mill Creek hundred, by ThoLes
MeClary TO Ezekiel 4. Cochran, for 80 600
Tbirty-eipht ncrcs Of land in White
Clay Creek hundred, by William i. Cros-
san TO Clarence $. Foster, for &7,fOO.
Ono hundred md forty-pine acrcs Of
land in Mill Creek and White Clay Creek
hundreds by Margaret II. Springer 10
John r. Wilson, for Ss4OO
Ono hundred ncrca Of land ncar Port
Penn, by Isaac G. Van Heklc to John 5.
Zacheis for $1,000.
Land and buildings on Montrrc Ter
race, by George i. Aldrrson 10 Harry >.
Bceson, for 81, 500.
Land and dwelling at Elmhurrt, by
Daniel Farm to Edith Il. Peru, for 5,5OO.
Twenty-thrce acres Of land in Red
Lion hundred. by Theodore Carrow 10
Herman II. Schick. for IS, 200.
Land mt Newark, by Ellie r. Smith tn
Robert X. Elliott, for $1,000.
Land and dwelling bctwecn New Castle
and Wilmington, by j. Frank Bal md
Henry r. Jsasps, trustees, To Pasqnaie
Aceto, for $1,000.
Land at Ashley, by Clnrrnce g. Nessc
TO Timothy ]. Mccarthy, for A,375.
Twenfy-onc acres OF land. with build
ings, between Marshallton and stanton,
by William n. perrieluon TO James 9.
Hnpgerty, for $500.
Land and dwelling at Uilcrest, by Nor
,,,,~<.J paaV,xL a., Harry ~ Newman. for
S3,sOO
Land in Mill Greek hundred, by Will
liam r. Worth To Harry r. Swain, for
S., 1900
Land AZ Middletown. by Elwood Brown
10 Irving W. Chairea, for $3.50.
Land and dwelling at New Castle, by
Mary Ingram Rogers To Mnrgaret -.
Bush. for ~ 200
Land and building in Delaware City,
by Clara Dunlap to Roy l.. Cofer, for
sf.d5u
Land in Delaware City, by Louis z.
Bender 10 Philip Armstrong, for 81 800
Land in Eden Park Gardens, BY the
Eden Park Gardens Corporation to Sohn
NJ. Webb, for Ss25
Land at Odessa, by Martin b. Blrrts to
Joshua Jones, for $500.
Land between Boyds Corner and Port
Penn. l,y John : Zaoheis to William y.
zaoheis, for 1886.
Land and building in Christians hum
ired. by David Malatcata To Giuseppe
Fort,gno, for ~ 400.
Land at Newport. by Emma Worrell 10
Willis u. Groofnc, for 1870.
Land in Mill Creek hundred, for Lin
coin Highway widening, by Eugene ID.
Woodward to the State, for s2746o.
Land in Colonial Park, by George l..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21

soon he about 500 students. The main
effort hcnceforth should he To organize IA
faculty sufficiently strong to tram such =
body Of youth in sound learning This
means efficient departments. and the
efficiency Of the dcpar'm mt depends large
" upon the head. STABILITY in the faculty
Is prime factor. Experience has shown
that under the present high cost OF .ivlng
VIZ cannot hold men Of 6rst-rate ability IN
these responsible positions unless they
arc paid 4 salary in keeping with the de-
mands upon them and their homes IN
Newark.
am glad, therefore. that the finance
and executive committees are recommend
ing to YOU that VIC undertake to raise
three millions Of dollars as an endowment,
n million and half for STRENGTHENING the
faculty and q like sum for buildings and
equipment. We properly look TO the
State and to the Legislature Tor the nam
tcnance Of Delaware College. but Tor
growth VIC must depend upon the alumni
and friends who regard education a. an
investment in personality and ideas ina,
make for better citizenship, material
progress, and achievement III the realm
of science, art and religion.
REVISED GROUND PLAN.
A revised ground plan Of the two COT
leges is being prepared for the catalog at
the request OF the COMMITTEES on grounds
and buildings. Certain significant changes
are suggested in the proposed location Oh
educational buildings around the lower
green For instance. the engineering
building is placed AT the east end oil inc
transverse green and tho auditorium at the
west end. with entrance on the station
II. h.. 4 In
building il located opposite Wolf Hall,
which would accouanodate the classes
that now center in Recitation Hall.
central heating plant is placed just south
east of the engineering building, MIDWAY
between the two colleges.
This plan sets forth the structural
purpose of the people Of Delaware as re-
CARDS higher education. In proportion as
the plau becomes concrete, may W ex-
pect the fulfiliment OF that purpose.
Would it not be well. therefore, for q large
copy of the college layout, suitably framed,
to be displayed in such centers as the
State House in Dover, the Court House at
Georgetown. and the Hotel du Pont, the
Country Club and the New Century Clubs
in Mildletawn and other places
The State has definitely entered upon
the building of an adequate school system,
forming the body of the pyramid. oi
which the college is the apex. The vision
public education is unit, leading IRON
the primary grade To the college degree
We must make the college an integral part
of that vision which IS bursting upon the
people with increasing light and attractive
power The plan represents more than
the material setting of beautiful sTouncs
and buildings. 1t interprets the spiritual
purpose and moral aspiration OF the
people of Delaware. The plan spells
powprf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21
AGREE ON SALE OF CAMPS.
Senate and House Conferces Approve
Pending Measure.

Washington, Feb. 2l.--The bill 10
authorize the salc Of three large army
camps and 20 provide for fulfllrncnt ~
wartime contracts for p,uchare and equip
ment of numerous other military posts
was finally agreed to in conference today,
and the conference draft was agreed TO
by the Senate. The House is expected 20
act within few days
In its final form the measure directs
tho sale Of Camp Taylor, KY, not later
than juno 30, 1921, aud of Camp Gordon,
Ga, and Camp Eustis, Va, subsequent
10 that date Among the projects for
completion Of which appropriations are
made are the following.
Real estate and construction at Camp
Bcnning, Ga, 1886 900; real estate, con
sirretion ond completion of the Dixie
Highway at Camp Knox, Ky, 1886, 900;
real estate. roads and buildings AZ CurtiHs-
EImwood AirIlane Plant at Buffalo, n.
Y, 81 ,s0i 900.
Purchase Of the Raritan Arsenal AZ
Metuchen, n. j., also ID authorized, but
no purchase price is fixed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21
oNE.CENT POSTAGE APPROVED.
Cross Continent Air Mail Route Also In
Senate Bill.

Washington, Feb. 2i.--Onc-cent post
age for local or drop letters was approved
yesterday by the Senate PostoiiIce Com.
mttec, which Incorporated tho reduced
postage amendment OF Senators Dial.
south Carolina, and Mckcllar. Tanncs-
sce, Democrats. in the PostofFicc Appro-
priation bill.
Appropriation of 81 400, 600 for trans
continental airplnpe mil route, from New
York TO San Francisco, also was written
into the bill, and tho committee adopted
subcommittee recommendations abolish
ing other airplanc mail service, with o
proviso for private airplane contracts u
transportation costs do not exceed rail-
road carriage.
The COMMITTEES added an amendment
creating n commission In investigate
mail transportation in metropolitan cities
and terminals. inci,iiing airp'ane, TUBE
and tunnel PROJECTS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21
OUTLOOK GOOD FOR
C.& D.CANAL WORK
Expected That Government VIII
Begin Carrying Out It's Pro-
gram During Summer.

Work on the rbtapeakc ard Dclagsre
Canal viii probably bo started during The
summer months, according 10 Information
10 that effect. received from Wellington
Yesterday hy LicnsonantJGplDirl j v.
Jeryoy district engineer for the VIII
minQfon district. Predictions that eOn-
str1ction at various sections " tiir Wgtef
way would have 20 be etoppe1 unless
Cougrcss modified the present iniafld 'ea,rr
why's legislation we're quoted and Colonel
Jcryey said the possibility of The Work
being continued seems favorable.
The communication received yesterday
from the Washington office decl0req thai
in view Of The probable retention ~ The
pending rivers and harbom leg1ale ,on of o
provision removing the rcstiiciions pi
costs imposed by the present law N ar
pfopTiotions included within that act,
II seems probable that work on the caf3i
with funds DOW available, m9y ~ started
easly IN the eunrner.
Colonel Jcrvey h9s been requested -
submit for consideration 0 c0fHtriiction
program for improvement Of the csnsi,
giving his commentators concern4nH
The order ~ which tho vafious parts ~
the work should be executed. The Office
also advises that the portions requiring
the most attention and The longest period
of work should be gwen preference when
the work Is begun.
The program Includes questions with
reference 20 the disposal Of material eN--
cavated from various parts Of the cgual
aud the ACQUISITION of additional lsud
bordering the waterway.
Dredgewotk will be started on the rivers
about April
The hearing held February 18, 70 con
slider the Application Of tbc Board ~
H8yi3or Commissioners Of Wilmington
for the establishment II harbor iines,
will be continued by the district engineerS
Of the phiIadelphia and Niinning'on
districts in the Public Building. WeeDes-
d. March z ~ 10 q 10
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21

Atkins 10 Lillnsrne A. Mprtin, for The
nominal gum of $40
Land at Minqsiadnlc, Ivy The J " Hob
lpway Company to Jpnas Hoyeriou ard
Walter ]. Durham, for the nominal sum
of $40 each
Land, hall and stores nj the corner 81
Fifth and Delaware streets, Now oaftle
by Samuel II. Rips io Norris Warwick, for
the nominal sum of s..
Eleven acres of land in Mill Crock hun
drcd, by Rachie T.. Shepherd 10 Caleb =;
Burcbopal, for the Dorninal sum ol 80, and
by MIR. Burcbenal TO Rnchic u. Shepheard
and husband, for 81
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21
NEW QUIZ ron CANDIDAT Es.
z 900 900 Farmers To Fird Attitude o
Presidential Aspirantk.

Washington. Feb. 20 Entrance ai thc
seven million American farmers as . unit
unto the political arena was forecast to-
day when the National Board of Farm
Or anizatuns decided that ell presidential
candidates should be put on record as 70
their attitude toward the questions IN
which farmers are Interested Each can
ddate will be asked . answer question
naire so that bis position will he uuniis-
taxable
The resolution proposing this procedure
was presented 10 the annual conference
of the board today by Clifford Pinchot, n
delegate from the Pennsylvania Rural
Process Association and adopted after
some debate A committee will frame the
uuestlonnalre.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-21
WANTS OPEN DOOR FOR BEER.
Jersey Congressman Would Also Like
10 Sec Light Wines Back.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Arnendrncnt of
The voisiead prohibition enforcement act
50 ~ 20 permit the states, by referendnms,
TO authorize sale Of 2.75 per cent beer and
10 per cent wine was proposed IN a bill
introduced today by Representative Min
ahan. Democrat, New. Jersey.
"My bill" said MIR. Minaban, merely
provides for q sane, reasonable and logical
method Of enforcing the prohibition con-
stitufional amendment.
'Tt ia utterly rcpugnant 70 The American
spirit to impose arbitrary and rigid re-
strictions, as TO their personal habits,
upon the American people in 9 particular
community which are rnanifestly con-
trary 10 the wishes Of tho people Of that
Community