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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
SCORES MODERN CHURCH.
As LACKIN c IN MESSAGE
Swarthmorc Professor Says it Is
Devoid Of Faith and Has Little
Meaning.

Boston, Oct 7.--Prcsident Jesse II.
Holmes, of the National Federation Of
Religious Liberals, in paper at read the
annual meeting Of the federation ycster-
day, said that the church Of the present
time had little meaning and no clear
message. Mr.. Holmes, who is professor
Of the history Of religion and philosophy
at swarthmorc College, was unable to be
present.
In his paper, which was read by the
secretary, Professor Holmes said that the
church maintains the phrases Of the
world idea, but it does not believe them
and does not teach men 10 trust them"
ats function" he added, 'fhas shrunk
10 that Of q social club for niddle-class
people of comfortable incomes, in which
it teaches mildly middlc-class personal
morality and feebly asserts certain med
ieval theological formulas, which it does
not understand and is not really inter-
ested in.
yet the Christian Church, If there
can be said To be such thing, is the only
world-nation, and if il can be aroused to
its real meaning, it is still the home of
the world"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
SECOND LOVE FADED.
Aged Bride Brings Suit Against Scptua-
genarian For Non-Support.

Chicago, Oct. The second blooming
of George w. Peck and Elizabeth B.
Sweet faced into the ashes Of roses yc--
terday as the former, who has passed by
six years his allotted span of life. filed
suit for divorce against his 79-year-old
bride.
This borrowed time romance began
one, day in early spring five years ago. A
hurdygurdy was playing a waltz song in
the street There wns soft, seductive
fragrance in the air. Mr. Peck, who is n
bookkeeper in the Department of Public
Works, asked for day off and led his
silver-haired Julia up toa marrying par
son at Crown Point, Ind, where the two
lisped their wedding vows.
However, IL soon became apparent
that there was a crack in the lutte and
Mrs. Peck began suit against her hus-
band last summer for non-suppert MIR.
Peck was divorced from bis first wife
eight months before his second natri-
monial adventure, which explains why
he eloped to Crown Point.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
FEARS DEPLETION OF
COUNTRY'S GOLD STOCK
Decrease in Production and In
creased Use in Industry Threat
ems Nations Finances.
Nv A..o,,.,c., Pross to Ewrv Evcn,ne

Washington, Oct. Fear that the de-
clining gold production in this country
| would nake it difficult to retain the nation
on gold standard basis during popular
campaign for credit restriction, accom-
panied hy declining prices, was expires scd
in a formal statement issued today by
Chairman McFadden, of the House Bank
ing Committee.
Mr.. McFadden is the author OF bill
pcnoing before Congress under which n
tax q $40 an ounce would be levied on gold
used in the industrial arts. This tax in
turn would be paid to producers to stimu-
late their efforts. In his statement Mr..
McFadden declared that unless some re-
lief WAS furnished the American gold
mining industry would be compelled to
shut down soon because the legally fixed
price of s20,6 81 an ounce for gold was less
than current production costs.
"The continued depletion of the gold
stock by excess expectation and industrial
use, MIR. McFadden said, will seriously
impair the public confidence in the ma
tion's finance and currency unless a nor
NAL gold output is insured
THE United States mint sold for In
dustrial consumption during 1919 nearly
$22 ,000, 600 more gold than was produced
from the mines of the United States,
while this year the drain on the monetary
stock will probably be $40, ,O00,OO
Since the industrial consumers of gold
are the only ones in the country receiving
raw material at the pre-war price, it is
evident that they are being heavy sub
sidized."
Failure OF the United States to act, Mr..
McFaddon asserted, will permit the
British Empire TO gain an unquestioned
supremacy in the worlds gold production.
South African producers, who mine the
bulk Of the British gold, he added, have
been receiving an exchange premium
rs high as so per cent since July, 1919,
and the French government jim addition
to imposing an exchange discount on
industrial gold, has levied sumptusry
tax of S373 an ounce for gold used IN
fabrication of articles other than money.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
CONVENTION HONORS
SENATOR |. H. BALL
Named by Delaware Waterway
Man for Vice-Prcsident of
Atlantic Association.
ATLANTIC Cry, N. j., Oct. q.


United States Senator l.. Hcisler Bal
was named as the choice for vice-presi-
dent hy delegates from Delaware to the
ronvention ~ the Atlantic Deeper Water
ways Association here yesterday.
Willard A. Speakman, president of the
Hoard Of Uarhor Commissioners, was the
choice for delegates frcm the city. William
II Rudd. secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce, was appointed to respond to
the call of States. A. ID. Warner, Jr.,
president of the Chamber ct Commerce,
and r. " Racchus were named Tor mem
hers II the resolutions committee and
tho WAYS and means committee, re-
spectively
other choices for representation IN
cludcil Walter BrintCn 10 represent the
state on the time and place committee and
John Richardson. Jr.. On the credentials
committee. Past procedure Of the assocla-
tion has been that ne minatlors II, m the
delegations arc Equivalent to election
Conferences by Iiarbor Commissioners
Willard Spcakman and Joseph Bancroft,
with experts in river and harbor improve
ment. resulted m the project OF improving
the ChTistlana receiving Endorsement from
important hathOr men.
II is felt that because Of the greater
number of advocates Of deeper waterways
prcscnt NJ this convention there Will be an
increased intcrt st on the Atlantic seaboard
ia the matter during the coming Year.
An interesting point made was that the
Atlantic deeper waterways movement
was begun IA Wilmington in 1905 at
.linner given hy the old Wilmington
BOARD of Trade, 10 start a movement TO
urge the Federal government 10 take
over the Cheasapcakc and Delaware canal
asa ship canal When call was issued
from Philadelphia IN 1907 the Atlantic
Deeper Waterways Association was form
ed. and the program adopted, which has
since been adhered to.
other Wilmington delegates who vegis-
tered NJ the convention yesterday were
George " sparks. W B Megear, 5. X.
Suih and Colonel T. y Johnston.
Among the speakers were Governor
Sproul. # Pom lvania. Lewis Nixon.
member II the New York Public Service
Commission. and Mayor Frederick
DunucllS q Trcnton.
II was declared Yesterday that Pennsyl--
wanna viii cooperate with New Jersey IN
advancing the project to unite the South
with the North hy ore continuous inland
waterway
That New Jersey is ready to deliver
title 10 the land for the rev canal when
IN, Federal government Indicates dis
position o. accept It. and dig the I'm
portaut connecting link 10 make possible
tie shipment ~ freight from New England
"a the southland by way Of the inland
chanucl. was asserted by J. Spencer
Smith. chairman Of the New Jersey
board II Commerce and Navigation.
lIcury " llill, Buffalo. President OF the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
FARMERS TO SAVE PRODUCE.
Will Organize Cannery and Storage
Plant to Prevent Waste.

Hollidaysburg, Pa, Oct. 7.--Declar-
ing that tons of fruit and vegetables are
rotting on Blair county farms for lack
of market, Professor Calvin Byers, of
the Morrison Agricultural College, Mar
tinsburR, yesterday issued call 10
farmers and food distributors to assemble
at the college Friday evening and or
ganize a cannery and cold-storage plant.
Professor Byers estimated the waste
Of farm products at 15 per cent. and
pointed out that there will be famine
in canned goods this winter because high
freight rates will shut California and
Oregon fruits out of Pennsylvania.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
BOSTON GREEKS TO WILSON.
They Praise His Message on League, n
calling Their Own HistnYy

Boston, Mass, Oct. THE Democratic
League Of Citizens Of Greek Descent,
through it's President, N. J.. Cassave.es,
has sent this message 10 President VIII
son.
"The Democratic League Of Citizens
OF Greek Descent expresses its profound
admiration for your message 70 the peo-
pie Of America ON the issue of the League
Of Nations. In your noble appeal we read
the appeal Of Demoathcnes 70 tho Athen-
ians. That wa. an appeal To sustain Athen-
ian traditions. Yours ~ an appeal that we
sustain American traditions. The Atbenian
followed Eschines and met disaster at
Chaeronia. We pray that America may
follow your leadership and avoid dis
honor"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
HARRISON TAKES ROSY VIEW.
Makes Predictions Of Democratic Sucecss
--ScoHs HAYS Claims.

Sc0HS nays SIalmS.
Chicago, Oct. 7.--Scnatp Harrison II
Mississippi, chairman d the Eastern
Speakers Bureau Of the Democratic
National Committee, issued statement
yesterday asserting that Governor Cox
would carry Illinois, New York, New
Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana
in addition To the solid South. Ar for
Maryland and Kentucky, he said tbcrc
was no doubt that they would be in the
Dcmomatic~column. He predicted that
at least ten Western States would 70
Democratic and called the claims u VIII
Hayes, Republican National chairman,
absurd saying 1T has often been the
case that The Republicans won in Septem-
ber but failed To win in November"
I'VE viii make our big drive during
October" Senator Harrison said, "and
have purpo-ely held back until now
We will have more speakers out than the
Republicans, and as To quality there
can be no comparison
Despite the fact that the Republicans
have tried 10 tic up every hall in many
States our workers will get before the
people"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
LIFE TRIMS in BANK MUKDEK.
Adams and Mitchell Convicted In Sandy
Springs Trial.

Frederick, Md, Oct Guilty Of
murder in the first degree md sentence
Of life imprisonment in me Maryland
penitentiary for Clarence Adams and
John Mitchell, charged with robbery Of
the Sandy Springs Bank and murder Of
Francis IL. Hallowell, an officer of the
Joseph Thomas Pcndervhast, alleged to
be implicated in the robbery and murder,
was the decision Of the court.
Chief Judge Hammond Urner and
Judges Glenn Fl. Wmthington and Ed
ward G. Peter on the bench. The verdict
was reached at O'Clock last night after
a dehberation Of two hours by the judges
Judge Peter disscnted in each of the
three sentences. lie held out for capital
punishment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
IN NEMORIAAf.

n sal bus loving remembrance Of my
dear son John l. Mailman. who departed
this life two wears ago today, October :
1915
tsono in the hest Of mis- days
bright in manhood bloom.
tsoua from those who loved him
To %ltsp Ia the lonesome tomb
Ncf again w. hope - meet him.
" hen ne day Of life has fed.
Then in heaven with JOY TO greet him
IA here no farewell tear i shed
NICfh-r. Father. Sisters and Brothers
IN sal hut loving memory OF our dear
dagighfer. Beatrice Mary Sehl, who passed
away two years ago. october :. 1918.
When the evening shades are falling
A. We ~ sitting all alone.
III our hearts there comes q longing:
n she only could come home
a loving daughter. true and kind
No other hike her on earth We II find
For everyone she did her best
May God grant her eternal rest.
sadly missed.
Her Parents
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
DEATHS.

HASTINGS-fn this city, on October 8
la2o. John r. Hastings. beloved husband
% Ruth = Gsynor. IN his 3Oth year
Relatives and friends arr invited to attend
the funeral sorvicts at his late residence
22lS Thirty SECOND street. Carney Point
y D. on sunday afternoon az l O'Clock
lntCrmcnt at Mt. Salem cemetery.
NTOORf-In this city, on October 5, 1920
Hannah q wife of David Moore.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
thc funeral from her late residence, 1925
" SoCond street, on saturday morning
Octobfr al at 9 O'Clock. Requiem mass at
tSt Thomas Church. Interment at Ca
o rdral cemetery.
YARNAII-In this city, on October 6.
1920 katherine r. wife Of Willard :.
Naruan
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend
tire funeral srrNiCes at her late residence.
" Twenty sixth street on Saturd ay
afternoon al O clock. lntermcnt private
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
WAR MEDAL FOR WILSON.
Federal Council Of Churches Award Him
Chaplain's Decoration.

Washington, Oct. President Wilson
Tuesday received a chaplain's wsr medal
from the Federal Council Of the Churches
Of Christ in America as an expression
of appreciation by the churches Of his
distinguished service to the church and to
the world through his leadership in win
ming the world War and bringing to the
world the ideals embodied in the League
of Nations
Secretary Baker received the medal on
behalf Of the President. Mr.. Baker and
Secretary Daniels and the 600 Protestant
chaplains who served in the army and
navy during the war also received similar
medals. The presentation was made by
Bishop William +. Mcdowell Of the
Methodist Church, member of the
councils general committee on the army
and navy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
WOMEN DOWN VETS.
Delegates in State Democrat Convention
Defeat Resolution Against Volstead

Trenton, n J., Oct 7-Women in
the Democratic State Convention Tues
day defeated resolution offered by James
r, Nugcnt Of Essex County calling for
liberal amendments to the Volstead Act
The fight against the resolution WAS held
by Mrs. Laura d. Bradshaw of Bergen
county and Mrs. ID. S Irving of Cam
were backed in their fight by Senator
Simpson OF Hudson Seven of the four
teen Presidential Electors nominated are
women. 4
The liquor fight started when the con-
vention assembled and continued until
Governor Edwards, the Chairman, de-
clared the convention adjourned. On a
roll call ON the resolution it was beaten
bv vote of 81 to s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
100 Veterans at Ray.

Buffalo, Oct. For one long hour,
after the adjournment Of the meeting Of
Hamburg Post, American Legion, a pole
cat, entrenched in lower hail, the only
exit from their clubroom, held at bay
more than 100 veterans Of the 18th In
fantry who helped TO smash the linden
burg line, the polecat keeping them
prisoners until hastily summoned rein
foroemcnts in the person Of Hambng's
contingent Of State constabulary ar
rived and with a barrage from his .45-
oalbire service revolver made casualty"
of the "enemv."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07

New York State Waterways Association,
expressed opposition to tho proposed 81.
Lawrence ship canal. He declared it to
be visionary, and added that the project
meant tho building OF wator way from
Canada, payment Of onc-haf Of tho ex-
pcnsc, procuring f one-fourth Of tho
horsepower, to serve Liverpool. ut Is a
menace To our future inland waterway
improvements, for it is not possible to
help financc the st. LAwronco waterway
andI make appropriations for om own
wnterway,," he said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the. employees of the
IPs RsIrod Go tbe f % ,ne dgn Nn
SD, Brotherhood OF Railway Carmen
the employees of the auditing and mailing
department of the T. |. du Pont de Ne
ulours d Co; my relatives and friends for
their floral offerings and sympathy ex-
tended us during our recent bereavement.
Mrs. Mary ]. Thornton and Family
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
QUEEN BUYS OLD DRESSES.
Gets Second Hand Garments Becaus<
New Ones Are Dear.

Balmoral Castle, Scotland, Oct. s.
Queen Mary and the ladies Of her court
are now buying secondhand dresses on
account of the exorbitant cost of new
ones.
Responding 70 a summons, the rep
resentatIve OF one of the largest Lon
don dress agencies, with two assistants
and many trunks, called here. She had
been asked TO make display of quit
able, inexpensive gowns. Many were
second hand
Virtually the entire lot was purchased
by the queen, the Princess Mary and
the ladies of the household. The prices
ranged from SIS TO $50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
HEALING SERVICES RESUMED.
Weekly Sessions TO be Held at Grace and
St. Peters Church.

Baltimore, Oct. The services OF
healing for the sick and afflicted begun
last winter by James Moore Hickson were
resumed Tuesday at Grace and ST. Peters
Protestant Episcopal Church by the
rector. the Rev Fl. r. Alnon Abbott,
and will be continued through the winter
at 10 a m each Tuesday Assisting In the
service WAS a corps of nurses
DR.. Abbott announced that 325 per
cent Of those who attended the services
last season showed improvement and
some apparently had recovered This
was ascertained, he said by visitation
20 al the persons whose names and
addresses had been given in the services
last season.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07

This year the contribution Of the
United States 10 the gold production Of
the world Mr.. McFaddcn said, will
probably be not more than IL per cent
about half of that which il contributed
in 1915, while the stimulating effect Of
tho British exchange premium will
probably increase the quota which the
British Empire will contribute TO rs
Der cent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
Pish Die In Polluted Creek.

Hagerstown, Md, Oct Large num-
bers Of fish and eels in Antietam creek
have been killed in the last few days as
the result Of chemicals being nun into
the stream. Fishermen have asked the
authorities 10 make an investiga ton under
the laws prohibiting the pollution Of
etrparus
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
Irped to Vote Whole Ticket.

AT Republican meeting held last
night in School No. 4, the women voters
were urged not TO split their tickets and
to stand by the party's candidates, by
Alexander Jamison, who told them to
beware of pitfalls in theLeague Of Nations.
Other speakers at the meeting were Mrs
Fred r. Bach and Thomas p. Virden.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
Plan Winter RecitaIs.

Mrs. w. NJ. Barnard and Miss A. r.
Finn, encouraged by the success Of the
Thursday afternoon recitars given during
the fall season last year at the Hotel du
Pont, are arranging for similar series
this winter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
What Is Article X?
We Offer You Text

There are but SO words in this bone of
national and international contention.
Did. you know that much of the con-
troVersy was about two well modulated
sentences?
One could commit them TO memory IN q
few minutes of study.
The whole League of Nations Covenant
IS but brief document which can be read
while smoking cigar.
Our Washington Information Bureau
offers it free-printed neatly in bulletin
form. Send for a copy today, and keep
it at your elbow for reference when argu-
ments arise.
In filing out the coupon print name
and address or be sure to write plainly.)
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07
STUFFED UP HEAD

TRY THIS Dissolve fesspconfui essh
Of Brazilian Balm and salt In cup ~ wurn
water; snuff some of this up ooss night
and morning, or when needed. tsv
doses Balm internally VII help. ofk-n
acts ~ cold preventve.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-07

Bulb Planting.
See Fell. All varieties. 100 w 4th.-
Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-03-30
FRENCH KNOW AMERICA
GAVE ALLIES VICTORY

WASHINGTON. d. c., March s0-"Eu-
ropean politicians may claim credit for
the various nations In winning the war,
but the French people concede to Amer
ics the glory OF that accomplishment"
declared Nine. Alice lCountess) del
Garcia, widow OF a Belgian officer and
diplomat who lost his life early in the
war, in a statement to correspondents
here recently. Countess Del Garcia
served al the front in the first two
years OF the war and was wounded.
"The French people realize that
America saved the world" she said.
General Pershing is adored in France
anc Tie American-what you call them
doughboys fare loved. General Persh-
ing had a task such as no commanding
general OF any army ever had-to or
ganize into an effective fighting force
in a foreign land with no knowledge
OF the native language himself. and
with great and grave problems to solve
on every hand. 100000 untried sol
diers, but he did Il splendldly. and
with such good results that America
and General Pershlng's army saved the
world. The French people realize that
they owe America gigantic debt OF
gratitude"
Evening journal., 1920-03-30
EASTER CUSTOMS
ARE FORGOTTEN
Wives Were Once Privileged
TO Strike Their HuS-
bands
THEN THE MERE
MAN RETALIATED

Husbands and wives take heed; Did
you ever know that on Easter Monday
wives were once privileged TO strike
their husbands. and that on Tuesday
husbands were accorded an equal
right TO strike their wives? History
does not go into detail concerning the
custom. which was OF pre-Chrlstian
origin. but II must certainly have been
a wise wife who so classified her hus-
band on Monday that he was not ca
pable OF doing her much bodily harm
on the following day. II she had reason
TO fear his too vigorous use OF sane
toned power.
In the northern parts OF England
Easter serves we'll the purpose of the
tenderer affections. From time i'm
memorable the men have paraded the
streets. claiming the privilege Of lifting
every woman three times from the
ground and kissing her OF re>eiving a
slxpence in lieu OF a kiss. On Easter
Monday the women may follow the
same tactics with the men. In parts OF
Germany the men servants whip the
maid servants with switches. On Mon
day the maids whip the men. They Sc
cure their release with Easter eggs.
The Easter egg and the Easter rabbit
have both gravitated to Easter from
pagan customs celebrating the return Of
spring. The egg being symbolic OF the
terminating life OF early spring and the
rabbit OF fertility.
During the fifteenth century it be-
came the custom for the clergy to in
sert funny stories into their Easter SER
mons. and the joyousness OF the eccles-
iastical feast was celebrated with witt
cisms from which morals were drawn.
This Easter. laughter giving rise TO
abuse OF the scriptures, was abolished
in the eighteenth century.
Handball playing is one OF the Easter
games which time has obliterated from
common practice. After the strict dis
cipline OF Lent, the amusement was
eagerly engaged in by the dignitaries Of
the church. as well as the townsfolk.
The ball was regarded as being SYM
bolic OF the sun, which was believed TO
take three leaps in rising on Easter
morning The ball game was connected
with a lance and banqueting. In Eng
Evening journal., 1920-03-30

land the game OF ball was a favorlte
Easter sport, in which the municipal
corporation engaged with due parade
and dignity. Within recent years the
game was kept up with great spirit by
i2 old women at Bury st. Edmunds.
The Easter fire, a pagan custom OF
celebrating the victory OF spring over
winter from the tops Of the mountains,
became a Christian observance by pop
ular demand, although II was at first
forbidden by the bishops as a sacrilig-
ious custom. II became symbolic OF
the fiery column in the desert and TO
the Resurrection OF Christ. A figure
symbolizing Judas. the traitor, was us
ually thrown into the fire. All these
customs. for obvious reasons. have dis
appeared.
Evening journal., 1920-03-30

would. but how about that dear, old
man who used TO worry for my good
/ CHANGED but yesterday 10 see him
weeping In the msrls Of trade, he
couldn't get the bltters he had drunk
since nrst the stuff was made; no
couldn't get gel the patent dope the
druggist used 10 sell TO him, 90 no had
bought ten feet OF rope and he was
looking for limb. Yea. all the time
he'd watched that I'd not founder I'm
life's sinful sea, he'd Tapped up cure
alls on the slde-and fooled himself as
well % me