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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18

ernor Russell were opposed to any in- crease in his salary, while those men who never voted for him in their lives, and who are dead against him politically se- cured the passage of the measure. The strongest opponent of the bill wac S. Jo owen, always the friend and supporter of Bilbo and Russell. He declared that no candidate had advised the people dur ing their race for office that they were going to ask for an increase of salary, and that members of the legisldtafe c should first find out what the folks back home thought about it. But that suggestion of defeat in future campaigns did not seem to scare anybody, and the increase was granted Il is taken for granted this means all other state of- fic:als will ask for larger salaries And they Will get them, the lawmakers know ing full well that no man can live and support his family in Jackson on 5000 to S5O0 per year, that being the average salary paid state officials here.
 PAY OF LEGISLATORS
 There is great deal of talk and very strong sentiment among the members of the legislature as to an increase of their own salaries, but they do not know exactly how to go about getting it. iMe constitution declares no salary may be increased during the tera1 of the official, wherefore the lawmakers do not dare pay themselves any more than $500 per session. At the same time they know they cannot get out even in Jackson during the sS-- sion. Some of them have already spent half. their salary. They find the price of rooms and board more than double what it used to be, and that everything is put O sight in Jackson.
 Street car fare is cents against } a year ago. the price of lights has been doubler, wash ladies are hardly to be had at any price, and the laundries are demanding and getting s where they got $L last session. A shoe shine is 10 cents; cigars from [ to 15 cents; a glass of dope" cents and "bug juice" when to be had at all. is liable to kill at 40 rods and costs S to sl0 per pint. The ordi- nary movie is x cents and often 5o cents, with war tax added; while the leg show at the opera house that used to cost the 1awmaker for a seat in the bald head row only about sixbits, is now Sl-5o to 8. 1t has been suggested, and way is being hunted to pay themselves out or their contingent funds about one-third more than they are receiving, even if the folks back home do raise howl. IT there is any way to keep the constitution from standing in the way of more. gay for this session it is going to be r1eu out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-18

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Evening journal., 1920-04-16
PONY LOVERS RIDE
ON REGULAR TRAINS

The racing season opened at the
Hayre de Grace track today and a mum
ber OF racing fans from Wilmington at
tended. In spite OF the railroad strike.
Although no special trains were run,
the fans were able to take the reg
ular train leaving French street station
on the Pennsylvania Railroad at if.49
O'Clock this morning. arriving at Havre
de Grace at 1889 O'Clock this afternoon.
They VIII return 10 Wilmington to-
night on a train leaving Hayre de Grace
at 73i and reaching this city at sii.
These trains will be operated regularly
each day so lovers OF the ponies
may attend the track as usual.
'Havre de Grace VIII open as sched-
uled." said Eddie Burke. manager OF
Hsvre de Grace raoetrack. at Baltimore
last night. sour patrons can come or
the regular trains and by automobile.
Since the Pennsylvania trains vii
not be shunted onto the switch TO Tho
racetracks. fans today were forced (
walk more than half mile or patron
lie hacking cars. The charge made b.
chauffeurs last year was 80 cents.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
ST. PAUL'S WELCOMES
TWO PASTORS BACK

One Of the largest receptions ever
held In ST. Paul's NJ. Z Church was
that given last night TO the Rev. Car
Isle l.. Hubbard, pastor. and the Rev.
Raymond w. Cooke. assistant pastor OF
the church II is the flrst time In the
history OF the church that two min
listers were welcomed at the church
during a reception OF the kind he'd
Last evening.
An interesting program was given.
Frank b. Helms. president OF the Y. p.
s. C. E., presided. Ralph l. Finn led
the singing DR.. Robert Watt, district
superintendent. made the opening pray
er and Frank B. Helms the opening re-
marks.
Franklin Jervis, Jr. president OF the
board OF trustees. spoke ON behalf OF
the Junior Church, and William Z.
Skellinger. superintendent OF the Sunday
school, made an address OF welcome
on behalf OF the school and young peo-
pie. William b. Smith, made a few re-
marks on behalf OF the official board.
Dr. Hubbard and Mr.. Cooke responded.
Music was furnished by the Sunday
school orchestra and recitations were
given by Mrs. Norman Wright Solos
were sung by Mrs Eleanor q. kemery
and William Boldly. Charles l. Ed
wards gave a violin solo.
Refreshments were served In the
basement dining hsll by the Ladies'
Aid, assisted by the Y. p. S. c. r.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
TO AND FROM FLORIDA
IN HOUSE ON WHEELS

Persons In the vicinity OF Fourth and
Market streets this morning witnessed
the moved sight OF a family enjoying
their morning repast. In a house on
wheels built on a Ford chasls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. NJ. Horne and their
two sons, Edward and Markley. were
the occupants. On November 8, Mr..
Horne and his family left their home
in Wildwood. N. j., for trip TO Flor
ida, In this house built by Edward g..
Horne. The family arrived in Florida
on December 5. While Palm Beach was
their principal place OF stay, they tour
ed the entire eastern coast OF Florida.
The return trip was begun March 81.
and to the time OF reaching here, no de-
lays were experienced.
Mr.. Horne is a retired farmer OF At
lantic county, N. ]. His son, Edward.
is business man OF Ocean City. but on
his return home will take up his resi-
dence with his father.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
SHOT CRAP IN TAN, Is CHARGE

On a charge or being present at a
crap game in. taxi-cab at French
street station yesterday. Robert Hall
was fined s25 and costs by Judge
Hastings in Municipal Court this morn
ing. Dewey Rash and Leonard Rash
were dismissed on payment OF costs
on a charge OF playing crap and Fran
ois Mahoney was dismissed outright on
a charge OF being present at a crap
game.
Philip l.. Garrett. attorney for me
men gave notice OF his intention OF
taking a writ OF certiorari. as the in
formation in the case was not signed
by the assistant city solicitor.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
HOPEWELL SOON
Peace VILLAGE
IauPont Chemical Co. Sells
Powder Town Plants to
/ Industrial Concerns
POWER COMPANY
is INCORPORATED

fAroe important industries havc TO
scntly bought plant sites and build
fnss az HopeweIl, Va, and. win start
operations there in few months. The
establishment Of these new plants, in
addition TO the industries already To-
Gated there, or which have bought land
and are about 10 locate mere, means
an important step forward m the work
OF the dupont Chemical Company in
rehablliiating this former noted muni-
tions center. Besides these new in
dustries, there is a number Of other
important concerns now in communi-
cation with officers OF the dupont
Chemical Company, looking toward
buying other properties.
One OF the industries which has Just
bought plant site at Hopewell, is the
Hopewell Insulation Corporation,
which has acquired five acres OF land
and one OF the plant buildings contain
ing 5000 square feet OF floor space.
This corporation win manufacture
high tension insulation under a new
process that has been patented. Oper-
ations will be started about July 1.
The Special Products Company has
purchased three acres OF land and a
building which they will transform
into a factory. This company will
manufacture cotton waste, and will
start operations about June 4.
A new company 10 be known as The
Hopewell China Corporation has also
bought five acres OF ground and two
buildings. with a combined floor space
of $1,000 square feet. IL Is expected
that this corporation will begin man
ufacturing about July 1.
Other concerns which have already
bought plant sites are: The Mayhem
Steel Products, Inc. which will manu-
facture wrenches, pliers and automobile
tool kits, and the Imperial Bagging
Company which will conduct a bag
cleaning. storage and repairing plant.
The Hopewell Trunk and Bag Com
pany is already operating, having start
ed December 1.
One Of the important developments of
the HOpewell ct on has been the in
corporation OF The large power plants
of the former war factory under the
name Of the Public Service Corporation
Of Virginia, for the purpose OF supply
ng light. heat and power 10 the new
Industries at most attractive rates.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
PLANT LINDEN TREE
AS HEROES MEMORIAL

Arbor Day was fittingiy celebrated
by the Waverly Club OF Hookessln,
this afternoon when the club planted a
linden tree on the campus Of the Wo-
mems College, Newark, in memory OF
the World War heroes.
Miss Sara Easiburn, or the club. pre-
sided. The college committee assist
ing comprised Miss Dora Wilcox. OF the
faculty; Miss Ruth Messick. president
OF the senior class: Miss Marie Locates,
president OF the junior class: Miss Ellz-
abeth Taylor, president OF the sopho-
more class. and Miss Rachel Kegerreis,
president OF the freshmen GLASS.
Following the exercises tea was sery-
ed in Resident Hall
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
INSPECT RIVER BANK.

Members Of the Levy. Court with
County Engineer Charles r. Grubb. are
today inspecting the Delaware river
bank IN front OF the farm Of John NJ.
Mendinhall between Delaware City and
. 4. cAn ana the site OF the proposed
new return bank between lands OF Wll-
liam p. Mcconnell and the ST. Georges
Marsh Company. Two hundred acres
OF meadow land Of Mr.. Mendfhall have
been under water for about two years,
and conditions are becoming worse. II
rs said. Bids for the building OF the
return bank will be received by the
Levy Court shortly.
The Levy Court win meet on nexi
Wednesday instead OF Tuesday as many
OF the members will be at the Repub-
lican State Convention at Dover on the
latter day.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16

until the just demands OF the men were
met.
Thomas B. Lynch again spoke. I'm
reading OF the terrible conditions
created by the railroad men quitting"
he said. I'VE hear so much about the
public: that the public should be taken
into consideration. How about the
nronteering grocer, butcher and land
lord? When they increase prices is
the public taken into cons 'derationf
What good is the big money the rail-
roads claim they are paying us when
II is taken away from us by The prot-
teer7
"There isn't any difference between
a profteering grocer or landlord than
the assassin who hits you on the head.
Is the public taken into consideration
when the landlord puts families out on
the street as they will do here two
months from nowf II IL is legal TO
set those children out on the street,
then II is Illegal 10 bring them here"
He expressed regret that the present
situation existed, and that IL was neces-
sary for the men to take the course
they have to set justice.
o. c. Mccall. Maryland division en-
gineer. said the men on his division
were in an uncertain state OF mind,
unable 10 decide to stick or quit.
An orchestra furnished music for
songs by the assemblage at the opening
and close OF the meeting The meeting
was opened by singing Nearer My
God 10 Thee" and closed with MY
Country 'Tis Of Thee"
Vote 10 Stand Together.
A meeting OF the "insurgent- rafl-
road men in Eden Han yesterday after
noonnoon was attended by about COO
men. The affair was informal. every
statement or action which savored OF
anything but individual action being
dlscountenanced
The assemblage voted unanimously 10
stand by the decision OF the general
committee not TO enter into any agree
ment to end the walkout until such
agreement is ratified blythe heads OF all
railroads affected by the strike.
II was stated that when representa-
tives OF the local insurgents" ap-
preached the local officials Of the rail-
roads TO present their bill OF griev-
ances, they were advised the local on
cials refused TO meet their committee
because the local management had no
authority TO act
One OF the members OF the commit
tee TO the Philadelphia conference spoke
very highly OF w. w. Atterbury, vice
president OF the Pennsylvania railroad,
and expressed confidence in his or
riving at a just conclusion on the con-
troversy.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
ZIONIST MEETING.

Wilmington members OF the Zionist
organization Will attend a mass meeting
and concert 20 be gwen under the
auspices Of the organization. beginning
at O'Clock Sunday night. The meeting
and concert will take place in the
Majestic Theatre. The program is as
follows:
Sing OF America" singing Of 'Hatik-
voh :" vocal solo, by Mrs. Slverkasten
monOlOgue. |. Meltzer; solo. by the
prima donna, Miss Zagorsky; selection,
Mrs Silverkasten: address. Or. A. M.
Haiier, Zionist organization of New
York; solo. Miss Zagorsky; selection, L
Meltzer.
The accompanist win be Mr. Baron.
All the artists are actors from the
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
THEonORE \. Vail DEAD.

BALTIMORE, April i6. UNITED Press)
Theodore n. Vail, former president Of
the American Telephone and Telegraph
Company, died at Johns Hopkins Hos
pital here today.
Mr.. Vail became chairman Of the
board OF directors Of the American
Telegraph and Telephone Company
upon his retirement as president and
held that position at the time OF his
death.
He suffered from heart trouble, ac-
cordlng to his physicians.
The funeral will probably be held
Sunday. Burial probably will be at
Parsippany, n. J.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
CmLD IN TROLLEY PATH.

Viola Sund. aged 10 years, daugfl-
Ger OF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sund, Of
No. 1892 Thatcher street. who was
knocked down by a trolley car OF the
Wilm ngton and Philadelphia Traction
Company last night. IS at Delaware
Delaware Hospital with a badly lac
Grated arm between the elbow and
shoulder. She was taken to the hospi-
tai in the police ambulance. The car
was in chsge Of J. Murine. motor
man and II. E. fletcher, conductor.
Much sympathy IS expressed for the
parents WHO have had more than their
share Of misfortune OF late They lost
one child, Irene. two weeks ago and
had a seige Of illness in the home for
some time.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
nnuG uarRs CoMMnTTFD.

When arraigned in Municipal Court
this morning on a charge OF having a
narcotic drug In his possession. Stan
ley Thomas admitted The charge and
admitted using the dope" He was
thereupon sentenced 10 be committed
10 the workhouse until cured OF the
habit and the charges OF having drug
in his possession and attempted rob
berry were nolle pressed.
Stanley stated that he started 20 use
drugs as a supposed cure OF insomnia
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
HOSPITAL MANAGERS MEET.

An interesting report on the bacter-
biological and pathological laboratories
OF the Homeopathic Hospital was made
at the meeting Of the board OF man
ayers OF the hospital. this morning. In
the absence OF Mrs. C. w. Weldin. pres
ident, Mrs s. N. Trump nres'ded Mrs.
C. w. Weston, a new member OF the
board, was welcomed
Mrs. Charles Rupert, chairman Of
the laboratory committee, read the re-
port OF that department on the hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
TIE YOUR PAPER
In BUNDLES, FOLK

Frank w. Pierson, Street Commits
sioner, said this morning that begin
ming next Monday, the Street and Sewer
Department viii refuse to take waste
paper with ash collections unless the
paper is securely tied in bundles so as
90 prevent It being blown about fthe
streets.
The police department has promised
30 cooperate in the campaign for clean
er streets in Wilmington, and will call
on parties neglecting to comply with
the new regulations.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
SAY HE FAILED TO
DELIVER CLOTHING

Albert Brinkley. Negro. employed by
Mackenzie, cleaner and dyer, No.
80. on.piey street, was ar. esled last
night on four charges OF larceny and
when arraigned In Municipal Court this
morning the hearing was continued
until Monday when an additional
charge may be placed against him.
Brinkley, who has been In the employ
OF the firm for some time In the collec-
tion and delivery OF clothes 10 be clean
ed or dyed, n IL charged, has failed In
some cases TO deliver clothing to Gus
toners.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
To ASK PARDON FOR FISHER.

Application VIII be made at The next
meeting Of the Board Of Pardons for
pardon for Willard Fisher, serving
Two years sentence on a charge Of for
gerry. The grounds of the application
are that Fisher is Of tender years, being
10 years Of age. and that he has been
sufficiently punished He is represented
by John Z. Lynn.
Fisher was paroled on one charge and
} lhtes arrested on another.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
CANTON AT CHURCH DEDICATION.

Canton. Delaware, No. 1, /. q. +. un-
der command of Captain w. T. foreman
will go to Pennsgrove on Sunday morn
Ing. leaving the Odd Fellows building
at 7.30 o'clock. TO assist in dedlcating
the new Union Presbyterian Church
there. The dedication win be held un-
der the auspices OF Eden Lodge No. 10
of Pennsgr0ve.
All members of the Canton are re-
quested to meet at the hall, Tenth and
King streets at 7 O'Clock Sunday morn
ing, in full dress uniform. They viii
march to the wharf headed by band.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
CTJR NIGHT At v NJ n e.

Arrangements for the club nigh
meeting OF the Young Mems Republi-
can Club, No. $40 King street, tonight
have been completed. Deputy Attor.
ney-Generai p. Warren Green win lee
ture on THE Trial OF Christ From q
Lawyers Standpoint; C. A. Mahoney
will sing a bass solo: Lawrence Ferry
win sing solo and the Keystone quar-
tel will sing several selections. The
singers win be accompanied on the
piano by Henry McKeown.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
BROWN FALLS FROM TRAIN.

Irwin Brown, aged rs years OF No
2i9 West Second street. was taken from
the Pennsylvania depot at AIS this
morning 10 the Delaware Hospital In
the police ambulance. He Is said TO
have fallen from freight train. rccelv-
ing severe cuts about the faco. His con-
dition is not serious.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
FINE RAILROAD TnEsp.ssrR.

For trespasslng on the property OF The
Philadelphia and Reading Hallway.
Frank Costello was fined So and costs
by Judge Hastings IN Municipal Court
this morning. He was taking wood
from the place when arrested. after
having previously been warned
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
RUwMACE SALE

The Epworth League OF the Swedish
NJ. p. Church win conduct a rummage
sale tomorrow at the corner OF East
Ninth ard Bennett streets Any dona-
ton viii be appreciated.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
ELKs ENJOY SMOKER.

Wilmington Lodge OF Elks had
largely attended meeting and smokes
last night at the summer home of The
Delaware Sangerbund al Holly Oak. An
enjoyable evening was spent By Al
who attended.
Evening journal., 1920-04-16
WEBB IGNORED TRAFFIC COP.

Paul Webb, Negro. was fned q ~
costs by Judge Hastings. In Municipal
Court. this morning for violating the
traffic rules in not complying with The
signal OF Traffic Officer Scott, at Fourth
and Market streets.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-20

LOSES FAVOR


Dissatisfaction with the mid week
closing plan is prevalent with Mo
line business men and the plan
may be discontinued next season,
according to reports which are
reaching Offices of the Business
Mems association from individual
membersl
Next Wednesday will be the last
day of the present seasons closing
for down town merchants although
grocers and meat dealers will con-
tinue to close until Oct. 1. Their
adoption Of the plan next summer
seems assured but they are the only
merchants unanimous in approving
the scheme.
Alternative plans suggested in
place of the mid-week closing would
provide for suspension of Saturday
night shopping. One suggestion
would close all business at noon
Saturday with stores open until 8
o'clock Friday night, This plan,
merchants say, will relieve the
Saturday rush and make big buy
ing day Immediately after the gen.
eral Wednesday or Thursday play
day.
The chief cause for dissatisfac-
ton among the merchants over the
present closing plan seems to liz
in the falling off of trade. Wednes-
day morning shopping has never
proved popular, merchants say.
Their efforts to encourage transac-
ton of the normal days business
during the morning hours has been
more or less dissatisfying.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-20
THE ARGUS
ALEDO OFy1CR
si0 North Collees Avsnus
Hsles,hona, Old and new. ~.
ws,,ia,a N,ehols. nspsesentstivs
REPORT SHOWS
SCHOOL GAINS
More Pupils Attend Classes Last
Year Than PreEiously-High.
er Salaries Paid.

A total OF 1898 students were
enrolled in schools in Mercer coun-
ty last year, according to the an
nual report just completed by
County Superintendent G. E. Plat.
The report shows that salaries
have increased considerably since
1918.
The report also shows that the
enrolment in the schools Of the
county was considerably more in
the past term than in previous
terms in this county. The average
cost of educating each pupil last
year was $50 for grade scholar
and $50 for high school pupil. The
total amount of taxes received for
educational purposes in 1919 was
$161,735. The amount this year is
$220,213. The average salary paid
last year was $731.27 or % per
cent more than during the 1918 and
1919 term. 1t is estimated that the
salary for the 1920-1921 term will
approximate 40 per cent more than
last years salaries. Male teachers
were paid an average Of $1,024 for
the term and the woman instruc-
tors received an average of $698.
A total of $709.50 was received
in the teachers pension fund of
this county, lis teachers out of 1879
contributing. One hundred nine
teachers last year were experience
ing their first term as instructors.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-20
CARISTROM WILL
BE SPEAKER AT
BOOSTER MEETING

Oscar E. Carlstrom. Aledo can
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for governor, arrived in this
city last night after a week spent
in attending meetings in Chicago,
Springfield and elsewhere. His
schedule for next week has been
changed somewhat to allow him to
attend the Booster meeting in Mon
mouth Monday. The meeting is be-
ing arranged by the Republicans OF
Warren county and a number of
candidates for Office will be pres
ent. Mr.. Carlstrom received an in
vitation to speak there and decided
to postpone his Chicago session I'M
til later. He went to Chicago to-
day for a conference session, but
will return to Aledo tonight for the
weekend.
His program for next week in
cludes, besides the Monmouth
meeting, a trip to Neponset on
Wednesday, to Old Henderson on
Thursday and Peoria on Friday,
where he speaks before the Booster
club. The other days he will at
tend the state fair at Springfield.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-20
August 20, 1920.
Chicago Cash Grain.

Chicago, Aug. 20. - Wheat, No.
red, 2.56@2.561s; No. hard, 2.55@
2.561s; No. 2 hard, 2.54@2.55; No
3 hard, 2.54; No. / northern, 2.5S;
No. 2 northern, 252h; No. 4 north
ern, 2.501a; No. l mixed, 254; No
2 mixed, 2.51@2.53; sample grade
2.45.
Corn, No. 1 mixed, 1.57; No. G
mixed, 1.54; No. l yellow, $500
1917; No. 2 yellow, 1.59@161h ;
No. yellow, 1.55; No. 6 yellow
1.52; No. l white, 1.58; No. 2 white
1853; No. 8 white, 1.57@1.5S; sam
pie grade, 1.50.
Oats, No. / white, 72@72Xc; No
2 white, 71@72Ac; No. 8 white
6Sk@7Ohc; No. 4 white, 69c; sam
pie grade, 62hc.
Rye. No. 2, 2.01@2.02.
Barley, 1.02@1.14.
Timothy seed, S.0O@1100.
Glover seed, 25.OO@30.O0.
Pork, nominal.
Lard, 1907.
| Ribs, 14.oO@16.25.