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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02

Four thousand grains OF codine and
e,i00 grains Of morphine and trophine
were coniiscated by officers at the Hood
home. When searched at headquarters
Hood had his gun hidden in one leg
OF his trousers, according to Turnkey
Joe Cole, who frisked the man, 1t was
in a sack attached TO his shirt.
Police allege that Hood Is an old Of
fender They say he has been brought
TO station on previous occasions
charged with the same offense but
never before has such a quantity Of
dope been found In his possession. Lo-
cal drug wholesalers Monday said that
the drug was valued at tho prices at
more than $500.
Police Monday also were In posses
sion OF more than $3.50 worth OF cocaine
and morphine found at Poplar avenue
and Cooper street by two caddies at
the Ovarton park golf links The boys
Monday morning were searching for a
lost golf ball and stumbled on candy
can. Opening II they found what one
later said at the police station was
funny white stuff Two ounces OF
cocaine and quantity of loose nor
phine was In the tin, Police believe
that dope peddlers became engaged In
a fight while passing through the park
and tossed the can into the field az
no endeavor was made TO conceal the
can,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
HESTER PLACES LAST
CROP AT l2,443,OOO

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 1.-The COM
mercial cotton crop for the season of
1890 which ended Saturday. was
placed at l2443, 900 bales In figures is
sued today by n. G, Hester secretary
OF the New Orleans Cotton exchange
This crop was somewhat larger than
expected and compares with a crop last
year OF il,640, 900 and II 907 200 two
years ago.
Total consumption for the year was
counted at l2,735, 900 bales against TO-
900, 900 last year and 12,2S2 900 two years
ago. Foreign consumption Of American
cotton increased to 6,S64, 900 bales
against 1855, 900 last year and .ss7. 900
two years ago.
The total quantity Of cotton carried
ovef from last year is estimated at
6,0S6. 900 bales a somewhat smaller to-
tai than most cotton traders looked
for A year ago the carry-over was
1900 bales and two years ago ii
was 4,422,000
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
'GAY0S0'S CHIEF CLERK
AWAY ON VACATION

j, \. Cunningham chief clerk Of Hotel
GRyoso, is off an his annual dry-Iand
, cruise, His vacation, which began
Monday. has programmed nearly every
thing that goes to make UP an ideal
time. Going first to Louisville, Mr.
Cunningham will trot on to Cleveland
St Louis. Pittsburgh. Philadelphia and
New York city, OF course. he is going
TO Atlantic City also. but this was mart
q the program which was censored in
the original announcement He will re-
turn in about 80 days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
COLLECTION OF CITY
REALTY TAXES BEGUN

Collection OF city real estate taxes
began Monday and viii continue
throughout August. according to an
nouncement made by Mayor Paine. The
collection OF personally and merchants
ad valorem taxes win not begin for
some time, II is said the city board
Of equalization not having finished its
work on the merchants assessment.
1T is important" Mayor Paine said
that every property owner come IN
as early as possible and pay his real
estate taxes. The penalties will go on
Sept. /, and there will be no extension
Of time.
"Of course there will be a great rush
during the last few days to pay these
taxes before the penalties and IL is
therefore important that as many peo-
pie as possible come in during the early
days Of the month and pay their taxes
in order 10 avoid this final rush and
the assessment OF penalties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02

An interesting picture of conditions
in the land of the Yellow Dragon and
more Interesting contrasts in customs
and peoples is revealed in interviews
with the leaders of the new merchandis-
ing movement. Eugene Sieux, business
manager of the Chinese Nationalist,
Chicago, and his son, Paul Y SieuX,
who is finishing a course in medicine
and sanitation at Northwestern uni
Versity, are in Memphis attending and
guiding the formation of the associa-
tion.
China in the past has faced a diff
cult export situation, according to Paul
Y. SieuX. Japan has been able to un-
derbd China and through representa-
tions has brought out articles of an
inferior grade or limitations which have
been bought in gigantic quantities by
American firms.
At the present time, Japan is report
ed In the throes of financial distress.
China 10 faring much better. Boycotts,
brought on by the Shantung treaty,
have aided in establishing China's po-
sition and it is the purpose to bring
this movement even closer TO America
by a new industrial campaign, Mr..
SieuX says.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
NTRASTATE RATE
INCREASES URGED
ON COMMISSIONS

WASHINGTON, the Associated
guiring increase of interstate rates persuasive of
the rates." declares a
various state railway commissions today by the three
public billion dollars
"When all considered"
policies differences opinion
things, fair and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
MINES CLOSED.
STRIKE REOPENED

p5l9Ia2sAsP0 0Ists Ind III. stss w
luminous coal mines IN Indiana and IL
hnois, closed last week because ~
STRIFE of day men, We're being reopened
today. according to statement is
sued from headquarters of the United
Mine Workers of America this morn
ing.
Ellis Searles, editor of the United
Mine Workers Journal, said the miners
would produce all the coal the coun-
try needs, but ''it will be the duty of
the railroads to haul it 20 the consum-
ers.''
SPRINGFIELD, III Aug. 2.-Striking
coal miners in Illinois are returning
to work slowly. OF the 20 mines In
this county only six were able to re-
sumo work and only two Of these. it
hoist any COAL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02

The mayor stated that he was unable
to say Just when the payment of per-
sonalty and merchants ad yaloren
taxes would be ordered, due to the un-
certainty Of the action Of the board OF
equalization IN completing review OF the
books. Preliminary work on these
books was begun Monday by the board
members and will continue through the
week. Public hearings on this assess
ment viii in all probability begin either
Monday or Tuesday Of next week. The
exact dates, however. will be am
nounced later
A corps OF extra clerks and stenoEra-
piers have been at work for some time
completing the work on the taxes and
preparing for the payment OF the taxes.
The city board OF equalization In re-
viewing the realty assa hent have
raised the total figue TO approximately
$l40, 100000. which is an increase OF APP
proxmately 25 per cent above the fig
ures Of the city assessor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
w. ". ReUis, Escaped
Slayer, Wounded In
Fight In SUamps

POCAHoNTAS, Ark, Aug. 2. (Spl)
w. w. Revis, Clay county murderer.
who. escaped from the penitentiary and
In defiance Of the law came back 10
\ me scene of his crime, battlef Vi the
sswamps with Marshal Corning OF Poca-
hontas and the sheriff of Clay county
several days ago A number of shots
were fired, but Revis escaped and has
gone farther into the dense bottoms OF
Black and Little rivers.
Marshal Corning is believed to have
wounded Revis in an exchange of shots.
The posse Is still pursuing Revis and
are determined to either capture or kin
him, the leaders declare
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
Predicts Fair
Weather Ahead

Fair weather and moderate empera-
ture for Memphis Is the weather fore
cast for Monday night and Tuesday
The Mississippi river will continue
tQ fall IN this district for an indefi-
mite period. The river stage Monday
morning was 1876 feet. indicating 4
fall Of LIZ feet during the last "a
hours.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
WATCHMAN IS ROBBED.

VI. 4. Dillon, watchman for the
Green River Lumber company, Thomas
street, was making his rounds Monday
morning early when two negroes stepped
from behind a lumber pile, covered him
with guns and took his pistol apd sS
in cash, Dillon reported the affair to
police and gave description of the hold
ups. No arrests had been made Mon
day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
Admires America.

'I admire America and / would like
to see China adopt its democratic
standards. 1t would mean great
thing for our country" he continued
"Your business methods and progress
siveness are well worth patterning after
There has been a restraint In customs
followed in our country, which, dis
placed with American democracy. would
build China into one of the most pow
erful and progressive nations Of the
old world.
Your social customs are a source Of
wonder and / will not say in general
that would like to see them adopted
in China. America is worse Off In
moral sense than China, Teachings Of
centuries and customs which are in
violate have given China a clean moral
atmosphere. There is no promtscuous
mngliug Of sexes and in all dealings
there Is an unuttered oath Of fidelity
and fairness.
China foresees a great time ahead.
Sending ber sons to America TO grasp
the American standards and TO build a
future for herself, China is making
progress. In my own work | am buslly
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
ALLIED EXPERTS
THINK REDS HELD
Reports Reaching Paris Indi.
cate Soviet Armies Driving
on Warsaw Checked.

PARIS. Aug. 1.-THE military experts
here were still inclined today TO view
the situation in Poland optimistically.
The reports they received indicated
that the soviet cavalry had not adj
vanced farther than yesterdays ad
vices indicated. being still about Is
miles from Warsaw
other developments they regarded
with satisfaction were the action taken
toward recOnstituting the Polish army,
including the replacing of Gen. Men
jewsky by Gen. Haller; the activity of
the southern army, which is counter
attacking with good results, and the
regular arrival of great quantities of
munitions from Danzig.
The principal menace to the Poles
at present is considered TO be at the
center of their front, where large con-
ported.
PARIS, Aug. 2.-Pollsh plenipoten-
tiaries appoint to negotiate an ar
mistice agreement with representatives
of the Russian Bolsheviki government.
have arrived at Baranovitchi, where
the armistice conference will be held,
according to advices from Warsaw.
WARSAW, Aug. g (By the Associat-
ed Press). Doubt was expressed yes
tarday in diplomatic circles here as to
whether an agreement for an armistice
would come out of the negotiations be-
tween the Polish and soviet emissaries
at Baronovitchi. 1t was thought the
soviet authorities were likely to insist
upon terms too severe for the Poles
TO accept.
The Polish delegates carried with
them into the Russian lines a portable
wireless outfit which they intended TO
use for communication with Warsaw.
Officials said this afternoon, however,
that 1t might be days before the ne
gotiators were heard from.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
NEW ORLEANS CENSUS
FIGURES ARE REDUCED

WASHINGTON Aug. 2.-The popu-
lation OF New Orleans. according To
revised figures announced today by
the census bureau is SS52i9. The pop
ulation previously ANNOUNCED was
3S7 i0S. The revision was due TO
duplication
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
Paducah Engineer
Dies In Collision

PADTCAH. KY. Aug 2 (Spl)-
Parker NJ. Wright Of Paducah engineer
on Illinois Central was killed early
today when two freiGhts crashed head
on near Water Valley
Meager reports here say other mem
bers of~the train crew were badly IN
iured
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
ALLEGED SHOOTER
OF DOPE NABBED
AND STOCK TAKEN

that would peddc bootleg 81 800
taken night. a raid the r. W. Hood 22ft
charged with violation of the narcotic laws lie face
Griffin Police
and Detective Joe Bishop who made the raid claim Hood what Is
known parance flyent shooter Onehaf dollar Is
makes patients.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
CHINESE OF TRE-STATES
FORGING LOCAL LINK IN
BIG TRADE UPLLFT CHAIN
BY c. L. MDOWEIL.

China entering industrial
concerted
IFS ancient The In will
affect Memphis vicinity
were to he named late MONDAY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02

Sun sets today 7;O2 pm. rises to-
morrow 5:ll am. Moon rises S:23 pm
tonight. Precipitation, none.
Tennessee-Fair, moderate tempera-
lures,
Mississippi pi-Thundershowers
Arkansas-C'oUdy; showers probable
Alabama-ThundCrs
Eentucky--Fair
Louisiana-Cloudy.
North and South Carolina. Georgia
and FlOrida-Thundersh
Oklahoma, East and West Texas
Cloudy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
RyS tASSSNgp-~ - cosS.--~s9NsS-%,.
sI SX:2Ii!! {. 81: q 8: q

Twenty-four hours to noon August 2.
--Irmpe!atur---
Hour Tlts1- bulb Wet hulb IItn,I1'y
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-02
Weather Forecast

Fair weather prob
able with tempera-
lures moderate.
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-05-19

deasemenea sunt 10 scoli civile 81
atitea scoli primare cite nj au ce-
rut din partea ungurilor. Tot ase-
menea avem 81 scoli primare 81 Sc
cundare lie stat germane. Scolilc
confesionale au primit tot ajutorul
pc care l-au ccrut 81 la carl aveau
dreptul.
Convinsi ca corpul didactic trc-
buie fcrit de grille zilci. am eau
tat sal asiguram existenta prin sa-
larii convenabile. earl toate s'au
pus in vigoare att pentru invatato-
Ri de stat cit 81 pentru cei confe-
sionali earl le-au cerut. Toate orga-
nelc de control All fost nationaliza-
te 81 rcorganizate conform nouilor
trcbuintc.
I'm cc privcstc biscricilc. S 'au res
pcctat autonomiile diferitclor CON
fcsiuni, inlaturindu-sc rcstrictiile
pusc de guverncle ungnresti in ca
lea lor, 81 lis a dat ajutorul mate
rial pentru sustinerea administra-
tiei biSericesti 81 a scolilor confcsio-
male, cit 81 pentru preotimc. Pc lin
OH accasta am sprijinit toate SEQ
purilc morale ale bisericilor. earl
in era vcchc erau consccvent impic-
decatc.
Pc terenul artclor. am dcschis in
Cluj Teatrul National 81 Conserva-
torul de muZica 81 arta dramatica.
Opera rOmincasca Isl va deschide
81 Cd in zilcle accstca stagiunea. do
vedind lumii ca poporul nostru, IL
berat din catuSilc rObici, este in sta
re sa Sc afirmc pc toate terenelc
culturalc 81 artistice in rind Gu po-
poarele inaintate ale continentului
nostru.
Una din principalele noastrc
straduinte a fost. ca sd ajutam Ia
ranimca noastra in activitatea sa g.
economical, in care scop s'a facut o
lntinsa activitate la resortul Agri-
culturei. Afara de actirnea pcntru
oi.f ,noron q; ,1:.@ ,,:,. ......4
lor 81 a diferitelor masini 81 utensi-
III econOmicc lngrijirea stocului no.
stru de vite care este cea mai reala
81 mai valoroasa bogatic agricul-
torilor nostri a fost principala
grije accstui resort. Oar cea maj
lnsemnata 81 mai insistcnta activi-
tate desvOltat-o acest resort in
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1920-05-19

|
mel agrare. A pregatit dccretul-lc-
ge prlvitor la aceasta reforma, rcu-
sind face prin ca resolvarc DO
trivia accste mari chestnut. Nu
numai ca inceput mfaptuirea in
rcalltatc acestei reformc, find a.
proapc in toate judetelc dcja ter
inmate lucrarilc prcgatitoarc pen
tru exproprierc. 81 pima Sc vor pu-
tea definitiv termina aceste lucrari
|prin distribuiri de pasuni 81 prin
arlnzi fortate au fost ajutat tara
Inii in lipsurilor lor mai arzatoarc.
lnaintea unei grele probleme a
stat resortul comcrtuIui in urma
|lipsei enorm Gle mari de marfuri,
carl in decursul rasboiului 81 al re-
volutiei S 'au equisat aproapc GU Gle
savirsire. Productia din tara fost
intrerupta 81 redusa, lar importul
IImpreunat Gu multe 81 mari difficult
tail din cauza difercntci valutarc
81 prin comunicatia Qevenita fear
te dificila. Toatc acestc au avlt ca
urmare scumpcte care crcSte ri
de ri 81 care dat nastere 81 la null
te nemultumiri, mai ales ca in ur-
ma canttatii reduse !. unor marfu-
ri de prima necesitate a trebuit sd
reduccm la uncle m;,rfuri comer-
ltul liber pentru a impiedecd c.lui-
sarea desavirSita a acestor nlarfu-
RI. Cu tOate aceSte reliSit rcSO--
tul Comertului, ca sd faca dupa pu-
sibilitatca &c da cantitatea redu-
sd marfurilor o Distribute justa,
dar mai alcs a reuS,t ca cOniitiile
de tra SD fie i'm tinutur'io admin
stratc de Consiliul DiriccEt mai fa-
vorabilc 81 scumpetea mai rcdmsa
decit in oricare alta tara invccina-
ia 81 eel putin ca in oricarc alta
provincie a Rominiei intregitn.
Rcsortul de Communicate imcdi-
at dupa preluarea putcrii publicc
prin Consiliul Diri@cnt, organi-
zai circulatia Pc c. f.. la posts, tc-
lefon, telegraf 81 restabili. ordi-
Eca in aceste 5arsiri,.
Rcsortul de Communicable a pre-
l,at toate serv.cile de poduri 81
soscle, artc 81 studii 81 lea reorga-
nizat prin creiarea de inspcctorate.
A organizat seryiciul central al
c. f. particularc peniru ccle - H.
hi ferate partig,'larc, carl pima a.
tuncia Sc tinaal dc Blniapcsta.
Gel maj pratios :erviciu a depuS
resortul la aprovizionarea C. {. pf:n
combustibilul cistigat della diferite
mine Gle carbuni 81 della productorii
de lcmnc.
A cxccutat ell multa promtitu-
dine toate miscarile operative ale
armatei 81 doua cvacuari, carl ar Fl
pus La inccrcarc ccle hiai ina.ntatc
Torganizatiuni dc comln!catic.
Aprovizionarca a CONSTITUTE cca
mai grca incercarc pcntru snrvicii-
le publce ale Consiliului Dirigcnt.
Resortul de alimcntarc organ;-
Eat din nou serviciul alimcntarii
prin instituirca de comisariat', ca
ri dcs all fost eXpuse unci aspire
critici, au adus servici nepretuitc
pcntru restabilarea aprovizionarii
sistematicc.
Prin fel 81 fel dc sfortari am roi:-
sit. ca sa aprovizionam in asa mod
toatc tinuturilc noastrc incit pi-
nj la noua rccolta nu sa ivit nj
cairi nici un singur caz. care ar II
dovedit. ca accst serviciu nu S ar
Fl achitat pc deplin de sarcinclc sd
le grclc.
Nh fost nici un articol de pri-
ma ncccsitatc. care nu ar Fl fost li-
stribuit prin serviciul aprovizio-
narii.
Directiunca aproviziondrii, care
a fost organizata dupa recolta anu
lui trecut i'm locul resortului dc a.
J (COntinuare pc p0g H.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
CRAP LEADS
TO NEAR RIOT
Blacks and Whites Fight in
Street Until Cop Breaks
Up Game
GET ONLY ONE
OF PARTICIPANTS

Trouble between about twenty
white men and about nifty Negroes,
which almost resulted in riot
caused considerable excitement ia the
western part of The city last evening.
10 was inally quelled, however, ny
The arrival OF Motorcycle O1icer Skep-
SKI. who scattered the crowds, but
managed TO apprehend but one Of the
alleged participants.
The one man nabbed was Clarence
Jefferson, Negro, against whom a
charge OF disOrderly conduct was
placed Hearing OF the case was con-
tinued until Monday by Deputy Judge
Finger in Municipal Court this morn
ing. II IS expected that there VIII be
more arrests
The trouble Is said 10 have grown
out OF a crap game at Fifth and scOil
streets. In which white men and Ne
grOes were taking part A dispute
arose and soon a large crowd OF bOth
races collected. uutnumhered more
than two TO one, the while men Start
ed a retreat pursued by the Negroes
that led through the playground al
Second and dupont streets ana u
Front and Br0ome streets.
10 was at The latter location ina
/ skepsk started in pursuit of ih'
near-riOlers After chasing the whit
youths away. he followed the Negroes
and again came upon them al fourll
and dupont streets. Al Fifth ans
J Scott streets, however, his machine
skidded In the mud lie iorsook lh'
motorcycle there and gave chase ate
two OF the alleged members OF the Ne
gro gang. capturing one OF them. Mh'
proved 10 be Jefferson.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
Use HOP POWDER
BREW IHEIROWN
More Kick Than Democratic
Donkey, Says Assistant
Dry Director
BUT STUFF HAS NOT
REACHED THIS CITY
Hon powder -

Hop powder"
such Is the newest concoclion on
The market for The bibulOus VINO
would brew their own drink, now
that the forces OF prohibition are In
the saddle. Charles Brumneld, who
Is assisting W. TruXlon Royce, the
state Prohibition Director, In keeping
the Nolstead camels In line In Della
ware. today announced discovery of
"hop powder 10 his cO-Workers IN
the dry shop founded and esiab-
lished by Mr.. Royce i'm the engineer
ing building at Sixth and King streets
on authority OF The Federal govern
ment.
"Ry this hon powder" said Mr.
| Brumneld "its manufacturers sol
/ emnly aver a citizen sO-inclined may
start a miniasnre brewery In his owl
home which will produce n beverage
with Mn only equalled by that OF
a donkey
At the word "donka5" Mr. Boycl
became especially interested. being an
active and ardent Democrat OF oil,
Virginia vina8ge.
"rhe so-inclined citizen can. IL III
wants continued Mr. Brumacld. tel
The dry era 20 go Ito. and then some
This Is all dependent upon The en-
cacy Of the hop powder and the as
sertions OF lis makers. Of course
Asked 10 diagram with a little NOR
/ PARTICULARLY. Mr.. Brumneld told o
/ The Introduction OF The powder "Ner,
/ quialy' in such wicked centres O
iliclt rum lrafilc as New York PM
adelphia and Los' chord. n. j. 81
hasn't reached Wilmington as yet,
! ne went on. "and what IS more
don't think 10 will. II doesn't wor
very we'll, no matter what It's maker
may say OF N. Why, to listen TO IA
| spellhlndcrs who are dispensing Tn
powder under cover YOU understan,
one ounce OF the stuff propfCly pror
agated would continue brewing sud
uEtn ahe foam alone Oould he use
for houseoleaning. But in reality IN
amount OF suds and The kick pre-
vided. am told, doesn't come nea
that OF -'
-"the aforesaid Democratic dor
kew" interrupted Director Boyce, con
Melting the sentence.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
REPUBLICANISM
SAFE, HE THINKS
Senator Bennett Willing To
Follow His Party on Suf-
frage Question
ROBERTSON PRAISES
STATE SCHOOL CODE

Every lime we have followed the
leadership Of the Republican party
Of the country. we have not been
'slung. Every time we have failed TO
follow their leadership we have been
stung So now it Is up 10 us 10
follow ID until we have been 'stung.'
This declaration was made by State
Senator Asa Bennett. OF Frankfort. In
telling why he voted In favor Of rati-
flcation OF lhe Suffrage amendment.
even IN the face Of the opposition pre-
sented against the bin by the Republi-
cans Of SUSSEX county. before the
meeting of the Republican First
Voters Club in the Young Mems Re
publican Club last nieht.
The meeting was one Of the most
enthusiastic held so far by the club.
The other speakers, in addition to
Senator Bennett, were State Senators
j Carey Palmer. OF Milton, and James
W. Robertson, OF this city. Following
the meeting, an entertainment was
giVenand refreshments We're served
senator Bennett, remarked about
| The charges made by some Sussex
cOunlains that those Republican sem
aiors from that county had "sOld OUT
! In voting for the ratification OF the
suffrage amendment. He seemed to
consider such accusations as absurd
and explained why.
state Senator Palmer told why he
voted against the suffrage amendment.
| l.iIt would have been political suicide "
/ he declared for the Sussex county
/ senatorial delegation TO have voted
solidly in favor OF suffrage lie said
/ he voted against the bill regardless OF
| what his personal opinion might be.
He did not say what his opinion Is.
Senator Robertson, who introduced
| the school Code I'm the senate, de-
clared that that legislation was the
greatest act Of us kind on the statute
books of any state In the country.
II feel sure that only such changes
as will improve The code VIII be made
by the commission now working on II.
/ am sure that Delaware VIII continue
10 stand with the greatest States IN
The country in educational affairs
Senator Robertson asserted that ne
wanted to see the code include Will
mington.
The salvation Army Home Service
Fund was unanimously indOrsed b,
the members OF the club A com
municatiOn from the Salvation Arm,
Headquarters calling the attention o.
The club to the matter was read, ant
was ordered received and nled Will
the request that every member giV'
what assistance possible TO the cause
The next meeting of abe club vii
be held on the evening OF Tuesday
June 4. when IL is expected TO haVi
Charles A. Patterson, chairman OF
the county committee. and Colonel J
Austin Ellison, chairman OF the cit!
committee. as the speakers.