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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-30
READING MANY BOOKS.
City Library Circulation Shows Greatly
Increased Interest.

The Wilmington Institute Free Library
circulated 5000 books last week, an aver
age of S44 over the corresponding week of
last year.
Last weeks circulation was as follows:
Fiction. 2,S52 volumes; deep fiction. l9;
juvenile, l,609; general literature, q; phi
losophy, "a; religious, 22; sociology, 4o;
phiIology, Is; science, As; useful arts, 100;
fine arts, 81; literature. 1856; history, 5o;
travel, 81; biography, 81; magazines, 40.
Of the books circulated 90 were printed
in foreign languages.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-30

If Representative Layton can derive
any real pleasure in accepting renomina-
ton to Congress by the grace of Governor
Townsend, he is welcome to it. But even
Governor Townsend may not be able TO
save him from the wrath of Sussex Re
publican voters who were betrayd by
Layton's denomination.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-30

st. Swithin surely worked overtime this
year, his forty days of rain" having been
generously exceeded. But, for all this, il is
not desired that he shall attempt to
''even up by going on strike for the full
period next year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-30
They Auto Wed.

Mrs. Thomas j. Packard announce
the engagement OF her daughter MIS-
Matte Cunningham Packard 70 Mr
Heck Armistead Ford, OF Marlnsvilie.
Va. The wedding viii take plaee nest
month-Baltimore sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-30
Natural Result.

How did the discovery that this sup
posedly disintereSted candidate Was trl.
ing to pull the wires afect YOU
sit electrified me.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-30
Grange Meeting Thursday

New Castle county Pomona Grange,
Patrons Of Husbandry, and Hockessin
Grange will holda joint meeting at Hockes-
sin Thursday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-30
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Bavard Legion.

Bayard Legion.
Mt Calvary Club.
|. c. :. Fraternity
Smvth Post, c. A. r.
Sumner Post, c.. A. r.
Apollo Castle, X G. +.
Camp No. 5. p. Q. :. 4.
Painters and Decorators.
North End Athletic Club.
Delaware Lodge, :, OF II.
Delmarvia Union, y. l.. P.
Delaware Lodge. |. O. o. y.
Brandywine Military Band.
Eureka Conclave, :. W NJ.
Antietam Temple, y. Y. \.
Washington Lodge, X Of 7.
AppomattoX Camp, ;. oi N.
Harmony Council, I Il. Of A.
Brandywine Lodge. l. O. a. y.
Minqua Tribe. Imp'd o. r. NJ.
Blue Rock Council, O. q. r. g.
Delaware Council. No. I, 4. ; =.
BrownsOn Library Association.
Wilmington Council, q. I. 4 NJ,
National Protective Association.
Brandywine Library Association
st. Benedicl's 5 Bonoficial SOcictN.
Lady Miller Lodge, No. ., ; Of T.
Bricklayers' International Union.
Christine Encampment, l. y. y. r.
Diamond Council, Jr. .. Y. A. M.
Delaware Conclsve, VI. or ;. ". NJ.
Wilmington Aerie, No. "a, =. q. n.
Ushers' Union, Union NJ. y. Church.
Eleventh Ward DEMOCRATIC League.
b. NJ. * Y. /. L. (Bricklayers OnionN
VIM Mckinley Circle, No 3, "a. or :.
Hopockohaeking Tribe. lmp'd q. ". NJ
Benevolent Pioneer Library Association
VII. & Brandywinc Council, y. I. \.
Wilmington Circle, Il. OF y, Nos. Z, ),
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-30

Still later in this same struggle between
the grant company and the squatters
another Methodist preacher played "a
striking part He organized the squatters
into an army, and whenever proceedings
were started to dispossess one of them he
would ride to the scene at the head Of
800 armed men and block the course Of
the law. This militant man of God had
an able lieutenant in the person of the
local newspaper editor.
'Well never get any results here until
we've killed II or Ia men, Jones, the
preacher told the editor one day. The
latter Immediately produced his lead
pencil and piece 0, paper.
"All right, DOCTOR he said. Who
shall we killg'
This same preacher went 60 Washing
ton to get justice for the squatters, but
at FIRST no one there would pay any at
tention to him. To relieve his obscurity
he climbed 20 the top of the Capitol steps
and emptied his six-shooter into the air,
thus bringing the Senators and Congress
men to him in a crowd.
They haven't had real good shooting
in Cimarron for long time now. occa-
sionally man still appears in the streets
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
COMMENCEMENT
 AND CLASS DAY

Commencement and class day ex- ercises at Sherman hall, Fairfield, last evening, by the graduates and pupils of Fairfield High school brought out a representative gather ing of relatives and friends of the pupils of the High school. The exer- cises were fully appreciated by every body attending, The following pro- gram was rendered.:
 Procession of Graduates. invocation Rev, W. J. Blake Salutatory Dorothy Perry Chorus; But the Lord Is Mindful
 of1His Own est. Pau3 High School Class History ....,..........,,
 .........> Sarah Agnes Gallagher Prophecy
 ..... Beatrice Hemsworth Blamey Chorus; Thine Eyes So Blue and
 Dreaming uassen) ;. High School Class Will Dorothy Cora Perry Characteristics
 .........,,. Lillian Alice Courtney Chorus: Men of Hariech (OId
 Welsh) )...>-.....,,. :, High School Presentation of Class Gift --...-..
 .--.>...>.>....., Katherine Leach Acceptance of Glass Gift ...-.-.-
 -->....--- Kenneth Banks Presentation of the George Wash
 
 Mrs. F. A. Burr, Regent, D. A. R. Presentation of High School Prizes Chorus: Believe Me If All Those
 Endearing Young Charms (Old
 1rish) -Hlgh school Essay; Should a Prospective Farm
 CT Have a College Education
 .Chas. Fred. Peterson Essay y---.-----.-.-.-.F Florence Horn Violin SoIo- Scene de Ballet (de
 BerioO James Duties Essay Advertising
 .-----.------ Harold Elton Banks Valedictory
 Beatrice HemSworth B1amey Chorus I'll Sing Thee Songs of
 Araby (Fred Clay) -. High School Presenta ton of Diplomas. ....
 Rev. Allen E. Beeman Chorus: Farewell to Thee (Qusen
 LihuokalanD --------- High School Benediction- Rev. w. J. Blake
 The following graduates received diplomas: Harold Elton Banks, Dor othy Sarah Bawden, Beatrice. Hens worth Blamey, Alma Louise Brother ton, Lillian Alice Courtney, Sarah Agnes Gallagher, Joseph Linn Hetze1, Florence Horn, Ethel May Jennings, Lindstrom, Helen Marie Mullins,
  Augusta Pease, Dorothy Cora Perry, Charles Frederick Peterson, Lezzett Ida Schumann, Marguerite Cecilia Smith
 Certificates were awarded to Clar- ence Christian Billings, Ruby Viola Jennings, Louis Lengyel.
 The George Washington prizes, awarded by the D. A R. for best original papers in English were awarded as follows: Miss Ruth Rose Dareenni, first prize, $1O gold piece; Earl Brotherton, second prize, $ gold piece
 For highest standing in High school subjects prizes were awarded to the following History, Frances Collins; mathematics, William Sherwood; Latin- Catherine Ccates; French, Florence Horn; most improvement in penmanship, Helen Busser-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
In The TheaterS
POLES.

I
 Wallace Reid in Excuse My Dust" will keep up his breakneck speed for all performances today at Polls thea tre, which will be continuous from 1:30 until Ii. Charlie Chaplin in his revised comedy success, "A Jitney Elopement," and a large galaxy of star vaudeville acts, will also be shown.
 For Sunday the feature photoplay, accompanying the comedy selections and Polls soloist orchestra concert, will be Charles Ray in Paris Green" On Monday, Charles Ray will con- tinue his showing and will have as vaudeville support several of the best acts playing vaudeville in Ameri
 Among these will be Sweet Six teen," with Jack Collins and Bert Morrissey, six women and two men; Les Morchantes, featuring the De Pace Brothers; Bobby Bentley and Co.,, in a full stage comedy act, ~en- titled 'Lies and Lies; George Kirby comedy rube entertainer, and Mack and Sale in "The Gown Model" and other interesting features.
 The great Cecil B. DeMille star, Wanda Haw1ey, will be seen in her great Realart masterpiece Miss Hoobs," by Jerome K Jerome, q 'despise men, said Miss Hoobs, to all wooers, and she had plenty of them, because she was amazingly pretty. And not only did Miss Hoobs reject all the supplicatio4s of the op- posite sex, but she persuaded her girl friends to frown on the atten- tions of courting boys. She made these friends join her in her hobbies, such as barefoot dancing on the dewy grass at daybreak, and so thought to keep their minds off their male ex- acquaintances. Can you imagine a youth making a wager to win the love of a girl like that. It doesn't seem possible that any man would a daredevil. How far did he get with his courtship? You can inn agine but to know you must see this great feature at the Plaza theatre to- morrow night or the first, three days of next week.
 The vaudeville bill for Monday is unusually attractive. Six Imps and girl is the feature with a big dance revue Timber and Patterson pre- sentz"The Dream and the Girl,'' and by the way Miss Patterson is one of the prettiest girls that ever graced any stage Inclusive of ZeigfeId's. Princess Mai Tai and many others complete the bill.
 Tom Mix in his masterpiece ~The Terror,'' is coming Thursday and has received more favorable comment and unprecedented praise with this offering than any of his other suc- cesses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
PERCEFTIBI4E SPEECH

Ephum Johnson was up before Judge Shimmerplate on cruelty to animals charge.
 '' Deed An wasn't abusing that mule. judge." the old man demurred.
 Did you not strike it repeatedly with a>ciub?''
 "Y aSSah.''
 And do you know that you can accomplish more with animals by speaking to them ?''
 .'Yassah; but this critter am diff ferent- He am so deef he can't hear ne when An speaks to him in de us lal way, so An has to communicate wid him in de sign 1anguage.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
LESS EMBARRASSMENT

We'll said Farmer Cornstosse1, 'tI'm glad the railroads have gone back to private ownership
 What difference does it make to you?''
 ''I can speak my mind to the sta- tion> agent without feelin' that mebbe I'll be criticized for showin' lack Of respeck to a government official"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
OFFENDED

Golf Professional (giving a lesson) You know; sir, you lift your elbow too much to play golf properly.
 New Member-I'll report you to the committe. I'm a lifelong teeto- ta1eri
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
LYRIC,

The first of a series of pictures which is being released. written and acted by the favorite of all Western stars, William s. Hart, and will be shown at the Lyric tomorrow night,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

The corkscrew trade is very blue over the results of business at Chi cago. and nothing much better is looked for from San Francisco.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
STUDENTS MUST
 REMAIN SINGLE

Promising solemnIy that they would return to the United States the bach e1ors they we're when they left, a party of twenty students of George town University, holders of Knights of Columbus scholarships at the For eign service school there, sailed for Caracas, Venezuela, on the s. s. Caracas, yesterday afternoon The men are all world war veterans, studying to become consular and for eisn trade agents. They will spend two months in Venezuela and be given all facilities by the Venezuelan government to make a closeup study of Venezuelan trade and commerce. They won the trip in competition with the others of the S6 K of c. ex-service scholars at Georgetown
 The. promises of sustained bach elorhood were made to female rela- tiveS who visited the dock to bid Gods speed to the embryo consuls.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

CORTEZ c. ROCKWELL. plumbing and heating: jobbing a specially Corner Main and Hillside avenue. Stratford. D10tfS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

Also it is difficult to see how the eircuseS can do anything in either Chicago Frisco this year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

will be continued during the entire week with three performances daily. t"The Toll Gate," real Western thriller of the kind that grips and holds the attention of spectators from beginning to end, is guaranteed by Hart to be the best that he has ever worked in and shows to best advan- tage his pet horse, Pinto"
 Hart, in the character of "Black Deering,'' the bandit. is seen in a role that is peculiarly fitting to his personality. The scenic effects are the most startling ever seen on the silver screen.
 Tonight the final performance of that wonderful picture "On With the Dance," featuring Mae Murray and David Powell, will be given.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

FARM FOR SALE in Stratford. In quire Peter Gleason. Phone Strat ford 295. 2s9O Main St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

Morning service, 10:30. This ser vice will be taken up in the baptism of some twenty infants and fifteen youths and adults All the young people of the proba tioners' class not already baptized will be present to receive that rite
 FOO: The Children's concert with special exercises by the children of the Sunday school.
 There will not be any meeting of the Epworth League this evening.
 Sunday school, 12 o'clock noon. Classes for all ages. Visitors wei come.
 Next Sunday evening, June 27, the pastor will present q rose service" The choir will sing special numbers appropriate to the theme
 The house on East Broad street, formerly owned by MT. Walter Wheeler, has been sold to MT Ed ward Thompson of South Elm street, who will make some alterations in the place and will then occupy it with his family. The family who have been living there have moved up town.
 Mrs. J. c. Bond, wao resides on Stratford avenue, will leave town next week, TOT t-dl1lOT1lld- one WI take with her Miss Sadie Bond, a niece. If they like California they expect to make it their permanent home.
 The home of MT. and Mrs. Robert Turney on Elm street, was beautiful ly decorated last Wednesday even ing, the occasion being the reception rendered to the senior classSof the Stratford High school by the junior class. The function was a very pleasing and enjoyable one, and the attendance was large. Various kinds of amusementS were the fea- lures of the occasion, after which dancing was participated in and continued till midnight. Luncheon was served and the young people ex- pressed themselves as well pleased with the occasion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
WEST END.

Matinee 2:15, evening 6:30 today, Vitagraph presents Corrinne Griffith in t-The Garter Girl" in 5 acts, from the powerful O. Henry story, 'The Memento." This is one of the best pictures ever shown at this theatre. Jack Dempsey in Daredevil Jack '' 18th episode, new "Snub" Pollard comedy; Mutt & Jeff cartoon and Paramount Magazine will also be shown.
 Sunday: Mary McLaren in '"The Forged Bride,'' acts, also the last episode t+The Lion Man,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

Methodist Episcopal Church.
 Rev. A. F. Chamberlain, pastor. Sunday June 20. Children's Day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

Mir and Mrs. Tutte of New York. are spending a few weeks camping outside of the Housatonic river. in the vicinity of Stevenson. Mrs. Tut te was formerly Miss Helen Smith. youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs. NJ T. Smith of White street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19
EIGHTH GRADE HAS GRADUATION
Many Changes to Be Made in Teaching Staff of High
 School
Sypeeiai to The Times.)

Stratferd, June 19-The deepest of sorrow ds felt in the death of Mrs. George A. Cleveland, who died at her home on Broadbridge avenue yester- day afternoon, after a short Illness. Mrs. Cleveland who has resided in Stratford for many years was one of the best known and highly esteemed residents of the town> She is survfv- ed by, besides her husband, Captain George A Cleveland. two daughters, Mrs. Harry Yates and Mrs. Arthur Parrott, both of Stratford. Funeral arrangements had not been made up to last evening,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

Rev. MT Whitehead of the Congre- gational church, superintended a party of Campfire girls in an outing at Pine Rock Park recently Lunch con was served in the woods and a general good time was enjoyed by all who attended
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

Robert Dorman of East Broad street, has broken the ground on one of his lots for the erection of a new house MT. Dorman intends to sell it when it is completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

A very enjoyable evening was had by the members of Evening Star Re- bekah lodge at their meeting in Odd Fellows hall this week at which time five candidates were admitted to the lodge The work was performed by the degree team of the local organi- uatfon, being executed in excellent manner The meeting was largely attended by the members of the lodge and following the business session a period of entertainment was enjoyed. This will be the last meeting during the summer in which there will be an initia ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

Bethany church, corner of Nichols avenue and Wheeler terrace-In the morning at 10:30 the pastor, Rev. w H. Nicholl, will give an address which will partakeof the nature of Children's Day. The Sunday school will be given over for the children to practice their pieces for the evening. The Childrens Day concert will be given in the evening at 7:30. All are cordially invited to attend these ser vices
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

Louis Losch of King street, preac ed in the ePople's church in New Britain last Sunday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-19

The homestead of the late Miss Augusta Wheeler. situated at the corner of White street and East Broad street. and which has stood unoccupied all the past winter, will be occupied by two of Mrs. Wheelers nieces- They are putting in the city water, and will make other improve mentA
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-02

APPROP R|AT|ON
COMM TEE

Washington, Dec. 1.--Republican
leaders in the house are preparing to
complete reorganization of the COM
mittee on appropriations in conform
iry withthe resolution adopted last
session increasing its membership to
thirty-five andplacing all appropria-
ton measures in its hands. The ii
additional members will be selected by
the committee on committees, called
10 meet Friday.
! Representative Mondell. Wyoming.
majority leader Representative Mann.
Illinois. chairman of the committee on
committees. Representative Madden,
| Illinois. member Of the Republican
steering committee. and Representa-
tive Butler. Pennsylvania, chairman
of the naval affairs committee confer
red today in connection with the mat
ter. Later, Mr. Mondell said that in
his opinion. the house probably Would
not have consolidated all appropria-
tons under one committee had IL
known that President Wilson was 60
ing to veto the executive budget. he
said. he believed it would take longer
~ act oH lue app oPI id'ioi Hie"""iVo
through one committee than If the old
system was still in vogue. Mr.. Mon.
dell added. however, that he favored
carrying out the intent Of the house
resolution.
The Republican floorleader thought
very little could be done at the short
session outside Of passing the appro-
priation measures. although he added
that no one could say at this time
what the legislative program would
be
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-02
Youngsters Heard In the
Trial of NiCky ArnStein

Washington. Dec HALF dozen
OF the couriers used by Wall Street in
settling daily accounts by actual deliv-
cry Of stocks and bonds worth scores
of millions Of dollars furnished the
chief interest at today's session Of the
trial Of Jules w. (Nicky) ArnStcin and
members Of the bankrupt firm of ID. V.
sullivan and company. Ranging from
sixteen to nineteen years in age, these
witnesses described their routine dutX
of carrying securities of gr"ut Value
through the crowded streets of New
York.
Counsel for Arnstein. Sullivan and Y.
s. BowleS and w. W. Easterday, all nf
whom are charged with conSpirng to
bring stolen securities In the District
Of Columbia. developed through cross
examination that on reaching his deSti-
nation. n brokers' messenger Of ten
would thrust his packet OF bonds into n
clerks window and proceed To tn" next
office without waiting To SEQ if they
were secured by the proper person. Two
OF the messengers. II WAS shown. we-C
still employed by firms whirh had lost
thousands Of dollars because of tbs
custom.
One element OF the defrnsc put for
ward has been that the men on trial
were unaware Of the past history OF the
securities prior to their coming into
their hands
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-02
CHIEF PLEASED
WITH REPORT
CHIEF PRED FRAZIER SURE THAT
PETER TREADwAY Is THE
RIGHT MAN IN MURDEH
CASE
Local Department Ii Praised by the
Philadelphia Department Tor
work Done Here.

When Chief. Of Police Fred Frazier
was told last evening that Peter Tread
way. arrested here in company Win
Marie Phillips. on a charge of murder
ing Henry Peirce. wealthy manufactur-
crs agent at Philadelphia on November
20. had confessed to the murder nc
stated that he had always been sure
that the man was the wanted party
and that in a statement n few days ago
he had said that In his opinion Tread
way had committed the crime.
The clothing covered with blood found
in n grip in q Wheeling pawnshop, was
evidence that nc was near at hand when
tho crime was committed and the MARKS
on the underwear Of his suit showing
the imprint of a hand was conclusive
evidence that he had actually commit
ted the crime. The chief stated that
the man was not Il criminal artist IN
his opinion. but instead was 4 rank nov
ice at the line.
The local department yesterday re-
ccived flattering letter from the phil
adclphia department in which the men-
hers Of the local force were thanked for
their splendid work in the case here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-02

men over any previous month.
ID TO the last month IN" high record
for this rftir.. Was IS men. mat" during
the month nf August 10y Sergeant irah
who was in charge of ;h,' local station
1t that time. 81.
This" said Sergeant 'MCGunIn. Is
far above any record "f any city tn" Slzc
of Wheeling during tn" same amount "t
tune. This record can not be Kept up
as recruiting business Is Ike IN"
weather: It might b. very good one
month and the following would fall way
down.
Il believe that If Uncle Sam would
permit me to enlist married men. my
record would have been over the nun
drcd mark. but such can not DE dom
Most If the men whom have 50 far
enlisted are between II and 80 years or
age. and they have enlisted more for the
learning of u trade in addition TO getting
a military training.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-12-02
HOMER STOCK GOES
TO PAR; DEBT PAID

A meeting OF the directors Of the
Homer Oil & Leasing company was he'd
last night in the company's local offices.
102 Wheeling Steel Corporation building.
On account of the bright outlook the
stock of the company. which has sofa
AS low as 5 shares for 81. was placed
at the par value Of 81. Excellent re-
ports were received from the holdlnES
in Columbia county. Arkansas, and Cen
trail Texas Transfer Of stock has been
set at 81 because of these conditions:
The company IS virtually out OF dcnt
with increased acreage OF 3.1oo acres IN
Central Texas. These leases are locatcd
IN six counties along the oil belt. The
company takes on new vitality ny INC
association of c. \. Nabers ana Mr.
Bunch. both wcll-known men In the
leasing business.
About 35N.0N0 shares Of Homer OIL 4,
Leasing company stock are held in
Wheeling and vicinity. and at the Tor.
mer and present transfer prices quoted
last night by a director. ting value OF mo
stock held locally has iumned from the
vicinity Of $40 900 to $35O,0o0.