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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-14
CONFERENCE ON
SCHOOL LAWS
Invitation of Citizens Committee
to Members of the Legis-
laturc.

The executive committee Of the cltl-
rcns committee named to suggest changes
IN the school law of the State. in arrang-
ing for the conference with legislatures on
the subject at the State House in Dover
next Monday, has sent the following
letter to each member of the General
Assembly:
My Dear Sir: The citizens committee
called together for the purpose of drafting
law for schools in Delaware to be pre-
sented for the consideration of the Lcgis-
la'urc at its coming session. has taken
action and requested the executive com
mittee so To redraft our school law rs to
meet the needs and requirements of the
school children of Delaware
Before proceeding 20 plan or draw up
such law the executive committee of the
citizens committee requests that you,
as a member elect Of the General Assem-
hly, meet with the committee in the
House chamber IN the State Capitol on
Monday. December 20, at 10 80 o. m.
III II be important that this law be
drawn by Delawareans for Dclawareans
representing the wishes of the citizens of
the State of Delaware, it is important. be
fore we proceed to give form To any such
proposed legislation. that We confer with
the chosen representatives of the people
We beg YOU, IN the interests Of the
people and of the children of Delaware.
10 push aside other matters that may be
pressing YOU and 10 give this day III con
ference over the most important matter
now IN question before the people of Della
ware Very truly yours.
II G. Houston, Chairman.
r. W Cooper, Secretary,
for the Committee
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-14
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY.
Elects Henry NJ. Candy ns President
For Ensuing Year.

The Society Of Natural History Of
Delaware, at meeting in st Andrew 8
parish house last night. held it's annual
election with thefollo lowing results: Presi-
dent, Henry NJ. Candy; vice president,
Alfred ID. Poole and Leroy Harvey;
secretary, Mrs. Frank Morton Jones !;
treasurer, DR. Lewis Rumford; directors,
Miss Amanda G. Palmer and L NJ. Jones.
An interesting talk on 'Flretlies, Glow
Worms and Other Luminous Organisms"
was given by 4, A McDermott who has
made a study of the life and activities Of
these creatures He described their lu-
minositv rs the cheapest form OF light
in existence outside of the sun and said
IL had been the cause of much study
on the part Of chemists.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-14
DELAWARE EFFICIENT.
In Fight il is Making Against Great
White Plague

No other State is more efficiently con
Quoting its fight against tuberculosIs.
thnn Is Delaware an official Of the Delaware
Tuberculosis commission pointed out
TODAY Al the same time the death rate
from tuberculosis IN Delaware Is much
higher here than IN most States Unless
there Is an immediate and more general
response 20 the present appeal for funds
through the sale of Christmas seals pro
Nention work IN Delaware must be'serious-
" impaired.
IL rs not so well known. howevet. that
the Delaware tuberculosis Commission,
has plan by which medical attention,
free Of charge, will he gwen TO all patients
inclined to tuherculosis who apply fov
u such patients may either secure the
services of their own family physicians
tho Commission bearing the expense
have the commission send doctor to
their homes or go TO the clinics convenient
~ located in all parts Of the State and
secure medical attention there
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-14
YOUNG FOLKS RALLY.
To be Held at st. PauIs M. r. Church
TOnlrhf

Christian Endeavor and Epworth
League Societies will meet tonight at
st. Paul's Church in connection with the
evangelistic services being held by Rev.
McCombe. There will also be dclcgn-
tion of High School pupils present. Rev.
McCombc will preach on the subject
Two Evangeists and How Thoy Es-
capped"
AT $50 there will be held in the dining
hall of the church the last Of tho Business
Women's luncheons. There will be
special table for the Brandywine Summit
Camp Yokefelows who were led by Mrs.
McCombe last summer. At 2.30 this
afternoon in the church Mrs McComhe
will address the married women only while
Mr. and Mrs. Claac will hold a meeting
with the boys and girls of the High School.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-14
Letters of Administration

Register Of Wills Isaac X Brown has
granted letters of administration on the
estate of James W Hooven 10 Retta
fIooven
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-14

Cigars are appreciated by the smoker
Read classification GA in todays Want
Ads
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-14
DON'T FOOL WITH
RHEUMATIC ACHES
Keep a Bottle of Pain Relieving
Sloan's Linirnent Handy.

You need II when the unexpected
rheumatic twinge Htarts tho pains and
aches following exposure sciatica, hum
hAgo, lame back, sore muscles, stiff joints.
neuraIpa Forgot all about buying an
other bottle and keeping it handy. didn't
YOU? Get It today YOU may need Il
tonight
Thus famous oounter-Tritant pene-
trstes without rubbing and scatters the
congestion. The PAIN or ache ir soon re
heved. leaving no plaster or poutice
musslness. no stained SKIN Thousands Of
regular users keep it handy for emergency
thew don't suffer needlessly All drug
eists 35. 20 cents and 81 40
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-14
ART DEPARTMENT SPECIALS

Broadcloth Coats with fur trimmings ages to
years regular $1,000. special. $3.50.
Broadcloth Goats for girls, ages 70 10 years
regular $1,000, special. S24.00.
Slvertone Coats, for ages to 10 wears regular
$50, special at $3.50.
Gingham Dresses for ages to years, regular
$500 special, 5000
Gingham Dresses for ages to Il years. regular
$500 and IS. 90, special at $500.
Little Tots Sweaters in shades of peacock, navy
blue and brown regular $3.50, special at S3. so.
Girls Felt Hats, regular $500, special at $500
Girls Velvet Hats regular 81. special at $3.50.
Boys Velour Velvet Hats, regular $500, Spe-
cial. Sl.50.
THESE ITEMS ARE BESTlKIND OF GIFTS
Complete line Of Christmas Greeting Cards
Booklets, Tags, Seals. Tinsel Cord. TWne, Coin
Holders. Bill Holders, &c.
Ivory Pyrain. Du Barry and plain patterns in
separate pieces. Make your set Of many pieces as
YOU like and make your selections while the line is
complete
Ivory PyraIin. Du Barry and PLAIN in sets.
Fabrikoid Cases, $500 TO SOS 90.
Desk Sets in brass and ivory, Photo Albums,
Smokers Trays Pencil Sets. 1921 Diaries. Ink
Stands Handy Boxes, Tobacco Jars. Playing Cards.
Wax Sets and many other items that would make
desirable Christmas gifts.
Perfume sets in gift boxes. QueQueS FleurS,
Ideal. DER Kiss, Mary Garden, Forient Mavis,
Lady Mary, Butterfly and Three Flowers, boxed Per
fumes and Toilet Waters both imported and domestic.
Silk Vanity Bags keWple Tale and many other
items ready for the gift season.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
Granting of Permits for Oil Leases Means Tremendous Activity in Oil Fields of Alaska in Coming Year,
so SAYS DR. BROOKS :.
 TO SEATTLE PAPER
Doctor Goes to Washington to Report on Conditions
 in Territory.

Declaring the belief that Alaska will become an oil producing district next spring and sounding a warning to the public against "wildcat" pro- motion, Dr. Alfred H. Brooks, geolo- gist in charge of the Alaska division of the United States geological sur vey, in an interview with the Post Intelligencer at Seattle, made the statement that he is convinced the territory has tremendous Oil-produc- ing possibilities. After a short stop in Seattle, he left there for the na- tional capital at Washington, to make his report on conditions in Alaska.
 Dr. Brooks primary mission on the trip to the territory was to determine if Alaska copper ores could be con centrated or smelted in the territory, thus avoiding expense of shipment to Puget sound for treatment. The re- port. compiled with the aid of metal lurgists, will not be made public until given out at Washington.
 Claims for oil are being filed on all over Alaska" said Dr. Brooks, "but the actual development of the proper ties has been held up by the failure of permits to be issued. News that the government has actually granted the first permit since l left the ter ritory is very gratifying. It will mean than in the spring there will be a tre- mendous activity in the oil fields.
 Tn looking at the oil situation in the territory it must be remembered that the oil excitement in Alaska first started in 1900. Just at the time work was being rushed on promising claims there, California oil sections gained prominence and people put their money into the fields that lay closer to home and a market. Oil Alaska was simply discarded by men who had the funds to drill
 "Today the situation is different. The world is facing shortage of fuel. This country has just passed through an acute gasoline shortage. Men are willing to spend big sums to bring in wells, something they would not do i2 1900.
 'People should be cautioned against wildcatting in Alaska, and there are some evidences of that al ready, but it is safe to say that seep- ages indicate that there are extensive and valuable oil deposits only await ing drilling rigs
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
Indians Win Again Today
 From Brooklyn in Game
 Deciding Worlds Contest
(By Associated Press) FLASH-Cleveland wins!

The Times was in error yesterday in saying that yesterday ball game ended the world series. It was presumed the series was to be the best four out of seven contests, but apparently this year s agreement that the championship should be decided by nine games instead of seven as IS usual
 A flash over the wireless late today says Cleve- land won today game, by score of too.
 While the flash received today does not say where the game was played it Is presumed that it took place in Cleveland
 We'll go on record again saying the worlds series IS over and that Cleveland wins the pennant for 1920.
 Let us hope 1t Is over and that no flash will be received tomorrow making 1t necessary for further apology.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
THINKS BAKER
 VIOLATED
 FOR NEW ARMY

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (by Associated
 Press ).-Representative Julius Kahn of California, head of the house mil itary affairs committee, made the statement here today that he would
 institute an investigation when con- gross reconvenes into deliberate evasion of the provisions of the army reorganization act by Secretary of War Baker" He declared that an army general is still doing the pur- chasing of army materials, when the law requires that the assistant sec retary of war shall perform that duty.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
Stills Picked up and Jail is Full of Bootleggers and Stillers, with Peddlers Said to be Going Hungry.
TRAIL LEADING TO
 OTHER ARRESTS
Booze Hound Confesses and Tells All He Knows
 About Stills

FAIRBANKS, Oct. 12.-(Special to the Times) For the first time in the history of interior Alaska. Fairbanks is bone dry through the activity of the secret service.
 During the last four days three stills have been picked up and the jail is full of stillers and bootleggers, with others out on bail, and all "hootch" peddlers starving to death and everybody dry.
 Wires have been sent out for the apprehension of a big Swede, said to be the partner of a distiller named Rambo. The latter confessed. told what he knew about everybody and got off with year in jail and is now busy testifying against others.
 A sharp bootlegging trail is on to- day.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
MARQUARD TRIAL ON SCALPINC CHARGE IS
 TO COME UP FRIDAY

CLEVELAND, Oct. F (by Associ- ated Press) .-"Rube' Marquard, the famous pitcher of the Brooklyn Ma tional league baseball club, who is charged with ticket scalping during the worlds series here, got continu- ance of his case to October 15 in the municipal court yesterday. His case is one of twelve scalping cases be- fore the court
 Marquard will not receive his share of the world series gate re- ceipts until the ticket scalping charge against him has been settled, Pres dent John Heydler of the National league announced today.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
HARDING DECLARES FOR
 NEW WORLD BODY

MARION, O., Oct. F (by Associated Press) )-Pronouncing the old order Harding today in statement reaf- firmed his belief that America must play a part in aiding the formation of the world nations into body that will prevent war and encourage bet ter understanding" He said such a body could be formed without sacri- flee of American sovereignty.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
CLEVELAND WINS FIFTH GAME FROM BROOKLYN
BELGIAN AIREDALE FOLLOWS MASTER
 TO DEATH IN MINE

BUTTE, Mont, Oct. 12 (by Associated Press) A Belgian Airedale dog, brought from abroad by an overseas man, who picked it tip in "No Mans Land," recently joined his dead master by a dramatic suicide.
 D. W. Bennetts, the soldier, fell down mine shaft near Basin and was killed. The body was found but evidently the dog did not understand, for he waited many days for his mas ter to "come out"
 Finally, when emaciated from hunger-for he could not be in duced to eat - the Airedale plunged down the shaft, 300 feet, and was crushed to death at the bottom.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12

 ON WAY TO(). 5.
 FROM TURKEY

CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. F (by Associated Press). - Thousands of Greeks, Armenians and Jewish immi- grants sailed for America yesterday on the steamship Cul d'Jamel, the first Turkish ship from here since the war. The United States consul here is said to have notified the state de partment at Washington that the ship has not a proper bill of health, and that it cleared without permission of the French authorities
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
CHICAGO HAS TREE ELIGIBLE TO ENTRY
 IN HALL OF FAME

CHICAGO, Oct. 12 (by Asso- ciated Press) Chicago has a candidate for the hall of fame for trees. It is a giant white maple nine feet in circumfer- ence at the base, 80 feet high and estimated to be 1000 years old.
 The big maple stands in the Cook county forest preserve near Glenview. Ransome Ken nicott, chief forester of the pre- serve, who recently examined the tree and computed it's age, found that, while the heart was dead, the exterior was sound and the tree capable of lasting many more years So far as known the tree is the oldest liv- ing thing in Illinois, according to MT. NennicOtt.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
EX-POLLCEMAN
 FROM SEATTLE
 TOSERVE LNPENI

SEATTLE, Oct 12 (by Associated Press) Ed Hagen and Dick Russell, former members of the Seattle police force, and Jim Morrison, Ed Casey and F. Patten must serve sentences imposed by the federal court here on the charge of removing TITO quarts of bonded liquor from a warehouse on March IT, according to a decree rendered yesterday by the circuit court of appeals The men have been out on bond pending their appeal
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
COTTON GINS BEING
 WARNED TO CLOSE

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 12 (by AssO- ciated Press) ).-Cotton gins in sev. eral counties have been posted with warnings to remain closed until the price of cotton goes up. According to representations made to Governor Dorsey, many of the gins are idle, fearing to open.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
IS SAID TO BE0N
 IN YENEZUELl. !

CURACAO, Danish West Indies Oct F (by Associated Press) Ira velers from Colombia confirm reports of a revolution in Venezuela. Gen eral Penazola and his followers are said to be entering from Colombia in large numbers, overpowering garri- sons and capturing arms and muni- tiOns.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
{. N. &ST.P. COMPROMISED
 SETTLEMENT

CHICAGO, Oct. 12 (by Associated Press) The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad has been paid ESQ., 0O0,000 as full compromise settlement with the railroad administration for the full period the road was operated under government control. This is the first road to reach a settlement which officials characterize as satis- factory.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
COTTON BURNED IN
 TEXAS WARE HOUSE

CAMERON, Tex, Oct 12 (by Asso- ciated Press) Fire believed to be of incendiary origin destroyed 70,000 bales of cotton and the warehouse of the Cameron Cotton Press Company here today with a loss of $t,000,000
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
HARDING STARTS FOR
 FOURTH LAP OF TOUR

MARION. Oct. 12 (by Associated Press) Senator Harding will leave Marion late this afternoon on the fourth lap of his speaking tour, which will take him through Kentucky and Indiana, ending at St. Louis.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
AFTER NEGRO JANITOR
 FOR THEFT IN BANK

EVANSVILLE, Cal, Oct 12 (by As sOciated PreSS) Frank Miller, negro ianitor of bank here, is being sought under warrant following the disap poarance of $65,000 left outside the bank vault last night.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
THIRTY KILLED IN
 WRECK IN FRANCE

PARIS, Oct. 12 (by Associated Press) Thirty persons were killed Paris Nantes train with freight train four miles from Maison Lafitte.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
POLISH ORPHANS WILL.
 BE GIVEN GOOD HOME
 ON ISLAND IN SOUND

VICTORIA, Oct. 12 (by Associated Pross) Fifty Polish orphans who will be given home in Seattle ar rived here yesterday on the steamer Fushima Maru from NladivOstOk. The Seattle Polish committee is erecting a home for the orphans on Rainbridge island
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
BID FOR LEVIATHAN
 REFUSED BY BOARD

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (by Asso- ciated Press) A bid of $3,000,000 for the steamship Leviathan has been re- fused by the shipping board The bid was conditional on large eXpendi- ture for repairs to the vessel.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
FULL INVESTIGATION
 OF COAST LEAGUE

ciated Press) Full and complete investigation" of charges of corrup- throwing, will be made by the dis trict attorney into the Pacific Coast league baseball scandal.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
PROHIBITION OFFICER
 PUT UNDER ARREST

FARGO, Oct. 12 (by Associated Press).-R. B. Leady, recently ap- pointed prohibition enforcement chief for North Dakota, was himself ar rested here yesterday on charge of violating the prohibition laws.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
FARMER CONFESSES
 CHLOROFORMINC BABIES

LEBANON, Mich, Oct 12 (by As sociated Press) Karl Roop, a farm CT has confessed that he chloro- formed his two baby daughters and buried the bodies in the bed of a creek. Despondency is said to have been the cause of his crime. He has been charged with murder.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
CAR COMPANY PLANT
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 12 (by Associated Press) The plant of the St. Louis Car Company was destroyed today by fire, with the loss of more than 5000 cars.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
soviETs PROPOSE PEACE

LONDON, Oct. 12 (by Associated Press) The Soviet government has sent a peace proposal to General Wrangell, commander of the anti-Bol- sheviki army, according to Warsaw dispatch received here today.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
FAST FLIGHT MADE
 AROUND CATALINA

AVALON, Catalina Island, Oct. 12 (by Associated Press). A Mystery Five" owned and piloted by Frank Carbutt, won the annual race around Catalina island, making the 66 knots in one hour and eight minutes.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12

 STUCK ISDEAD
 0FPNEUMONIIA

DAWSON. Oct 12 (by Associated Press) "A wireless dispatch received here today says Archdeacon Stuck died at Fort Yukon on Saturday of double pneumonia.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
FRENCH CHAMPION AND LIVINSKY BATTLE TODAY
 JERSEY CITY BALL PARK

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (by Associ- ated Press).-Georges Carpenter the French champion, and Battling" Le- whisky completed their training yes terday for their bout today at the Jersey City ball park. The contest will be a 12-round no-decision affair.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-10-12
OFFENSIVE LAUNCHED
 AGAINST B0LSHEVIKL

WARSAW, Oct. 12 (by Associated Press)-Ukrainian insurgents nave occupied Kiev, the Bolsheviki aban- doning the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-29

thought ne had, completely disarmed
them and probably relaxed his
caution too much in consequence.
"One Of the prisoners managed TO
get behind him and. snatching a
magazine revolver which he had
concealed in his sleeve. he shot
Nc Inerny in the back, the bullet
passing completely through the
body The wound was obviously
fatal and most men would have con-
sidered the war over, so far as they
were concerned.
While staggering under the
shock and indeed almost in the very
act Of falling. Nc Inerny fired four
shots in quick succession and the
unfortunate men fell in their tracks
II Is not perhaps a pretty story to
tell, and one wishes that the prison
ers might have arrived in safety
within the American lines. but they
had renewed the war by breaking
faith with Big Mack and. as "A feat
OF alertness and nerve. his deed is
worthy OF remembrance"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-29
DISCUSSES FOREIGN
PROPAGANDA IN PRESS

Propaganda has taken such
strange hold in the field OF jour
nalfsnn that nevvspa pers In the larger
cities find Il impossible 10 get
straight news. according to Prof
John NJ. Cooney OF the department
OF Journalism at Notre Dame. He
lectured on The Knights OF Column
bus and the Press" before members
OF the university council Tuesday
night
Censorship and foreign propa gam
da has played havoc with freedom
OF the American press and now pub
fishers are beginning TO realize their
danger. said Prof. Cooney. He
pointed 20 the 100000, 900. Lord
Northcliffe openly boasted OF having
spent in English propaganda In
America and likewise asserted that
the English publisists claimed not
long ago TO have left 10000 agents
in America and TO have bought %
big American dailies for the further
ance of British propa ganda. Similar
instances with other countries en-
gaging In propaganda were also
noted. AS a remedy the speaker
suggc sted that thef knights of Col
umbus and other organizations see
that they get the facts in newspa-
pers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-29
MISSIONARY TALKS TO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Rev. Michaele Falize for % years
a missionary in Bengal. India. ad-
dressed the members OF the Cham
Der Of Commerce at Notre Dame
Tuesday night. He talked on Amer
lean Trade in India" and told OF
the customs. and beliefs Of the In
dams. all OF which must be thor
oughly understood before Americans
can hope to successfully establish
trade relations in that far country.
Chamber of Commerce sessions for
the remainder of the week were dis
continued but viii be resumed i'm
medlately after examinations Ex-
aminations Will be held Thursday
and Saturday.