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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
CURRENT EVENTS CLASS
NEW CENTURY CLUB

The Current Events Class of the New
Century Club met yesterday morning,
with Mrs. T.. &. Clark, The chairman, pre-
siding. Current Events were given bv Mrs.
J. d. Broad. Mrs. Harold kingsbury gave
an interesting talk on the pipe organ,
tracing the history of the instrument down
through the ages from the pipes Of Pan TO
the modern pipe organ.
A most interesting feature Of the
morning was the appearance before the
cIass Of Nrs. Blanche " ilson Stead, who
comes to America direct from relief work
i'm the Far East To tell America of Armen-
ians' need.
Mrs. Henry Bailey reported on house
hold economies
ny special request the singers Of lnst
week class, Miss Madeleine Reed and
Miss Katherine Ross, gave duet from
the opera 'I.akone" by Dolblee. Miss
Emma Young gave the Scottish Tone
Poem" by MacDoweil, and Elevation, ="
10y Adolph Triz. There was an open dis
cussion by two prominent members Of the
club on the high cost Of living, Mrs. J.
Frank Ball and Mrs Allan Colby.
Following Mrs. Stcad's address. Mrs.
j IL Burns was made chairman of com
mittee on Near last relief Members Of
the committee afE fAF3. =. - 'tatA Rnu
Mrs. Arthur Patterson.
Announcements were made of tho APP
pea; anee before the Newt 'entury Club on
March 4. of William Beche. who will
speak under the auspices Of the Society of
Natural History of Delaware and the
club
The round table this afternoon at $50,
will he an interesting occasion. Mrs.
George Wesley Priest will read paper on
the Celtic Dawn" and discussion will
be held.
Miss ELLA w Johnston Of Newport, IL
chairman of the Current Events Glass for
March. The alternate Is Mrs. h. III. Rob
Inann.
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ALDEN BRANCH ENTERTAINS.

The Alden branch of the Milford SUM-
shine Society celebrated the birthday OF
tbe president, A1rs. III. l.. Bunstein, We'd
nesday, February is. The entertainment
took place at the home of Mrs. G. d.
Abbott. Mrs Daniel Hirch entertained
with number of games, causing much
merriment.
The vice-president, Mrs. r. c, Hall,
presented little gift to the president, ex-
pressing the love and esteem of the society
and wishing her many happy birthdays
Mrs. Bunstein, in her pleasing manner,
spoke of her love for each member and
her appreciation and thanks.
Refreshments were served by the host
ess. The day was one to be remembered
bY all
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Mostly About People

Mrs. William s. Pect of st. Paul, MINI.
for several weeks.
Miss Clara Souihwick attended the
meeting of the New York State Consumers
League and the quarterly meeting OF the
National Consumers League in New York
City.
Mrs. Reginald s. Huidckoper hns re-
turned TO " ashington, after visit to her
mother, Mrs. Il. G.. du Pont
Mrs. Samuel II. Davis and Samuel
Davis, .Ir.@, who have been guests OF her
mother, Mrs Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr.,
on Delaware avenue, have returned TO
New Jersey.
Judge Daniel O. Hastings. Mrs. Hast
ines. \, iss Elizabeth Hastings, Daniel o.
Hastings. Ir., and Miss Elsie Saxton
spent the weekend at Atlantic City.
The Alliance Francais, Groupe dc VIII
mington, met on Monday afternoon ut tho
n isscs Hcbb's School. The meeting was
addressed by Lieutenant Rodger Claret
on The Towns OF Morocco, Turkey and
Tangier.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Belts, Miss
Mildred Belts and Miss Marion Belts will
go 10 Miami for a stay of several weeks.
Mrs, A. Felix lu pont and Mrs. Arthur
BroclS,e of Philadelphia expect to visit
Palm Beach.
The marriage of Miss Mildred Rebccca
Taylor, daughter of Mrs Henry NJ. Taylor,
to, Hilton Lockwood Noyes will take
place Saturday, March &, in the church of
the New Jerusalem, Rev. George III. Dole
officiating MIR. Noyes is well known in
" ilmngton He is brother ct Mrs VIII
liam G. Spealman Of this city and resides
in Elizabeth, \. J.
Mrs. James b. Clakson leaves today
for Atlantic City, for visit of several
weeks.
Colonel Eugene Reybold aud Colonel
John n Reynolds, u. :. A., both former
" Of Delaware City, were guests Mt
dinner gwen at Old Point Comfort, Va,
last Saturday night, by Brigader-Gen-
eral Adelbert CIonkhite. in honor of
General Pershlng and his staff.
George 4. Elliott, Jr., is at home from
st. Paus School, where he sustained a
serious fall on the ice while playing hockey.
Announcements has been made of the
marriage of Miss Phyllis Belma Jones of
the Marquette Apartments and Daniel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
Women's, College Doings

Newark. Feb. 25.-Saturday evening
February 81. was a big day at the Women =
COLLEGE of Delaware The trustees of the
college were at tho college for luncheon.
II WAS planned 90 bnvo them lunch with
the students. but as the trustees were de
layed at Delaware College, they were
forced To have luncheon with only the
faculty
In the evening the college held lie
alumnn reunion and banquet. One hum
dred and tifty-one persons, including
students, attended it. The tables were
decorated with ionquils in blue bowls in
honor Of the college colors and the place
cards were little "Uncle Sans, in honor Of
the holiday During the banquet each
class sang one or more original songs and
everyone sang college songs.
Miss Lillian G.. Butx, 20, president Of
the Student Government Association was
toastmistress. The first speaker she
introduced was Dean Robinson, who
after welcoming the Alumne, spoke about
the endowment which the college Is hop
ing to get. Dean Robinson pictured the
campus rs everyone would like to see IL at
the end Of eight years, with new gym
nasium, library, art and committee build
ings, new dormitories, and q beautiful,
shady campus. The next speaker was
Miss Selma Bachrach, Is, who spoke for
the Alumnns Miss Bachrach who is con-
nected with the Municipal Court in
Philadelphia, gave some of her experienc-
es in social research work. Then Mrs A.
ID. Warner, honorary member OF the class
of 1920, spoke to the girls, reminding them
Of DIR. Anna Howard Shaw, the speaker at
the first commencement, and urging them
to follow her example of giving light and
inspiration to so many people.
Next came speakers for the various
classes Miss Ruth Messick, senior class
president, spoke for the class of 1920. In
her humorous speech, she slammed"
each of the seniors by telling with what
rsaruonaI trait che opdo,paJ tha coliapa
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HAS RENfARKABLE VIOLIN.
Instrument Used by Thelmn Given Who
Plays mt the du Pont Tomorrow.

Thclma Given. who appears in the
ballroom of the Hotel du Pont tomorrow
afternoon IL talented violiniste.
No kind fairy prince or still kinder
millionaire gave me my violin. bought IL.
Usually, you know. fiddles are donated 20
fiddlers by enthusiastic admirers, but no
such luck for the unfortunate vinlinist
who has the price OF fiIst-class instru-
men,; such a one goes out and after much
laborious search succeeds in purchaaing
proper viol from the tight clutches ot q
collector
you hear every once IN while that
some modern make Is as good as the iiddlcs
Of old--but that's all wrong" she says.
I'D like To- see anybody today who can
build violin like mine The instrument Is
a Guarnerius, for one thing, and large
part of me, for the other. IL Is simply re-
markabIe that / ever uhanced upon a
violin that seems to have been made to
order for me Miss Given's Guarnerius
IL known as the Fountain" and WAS made
by that great craftsman at trmona,
Italy, IN 1873.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
Card Party for Minquadale Home.

card party will be given In the du
Barry room at the Hotel du Pont Satur-
day afternoon by the Junior Auxiliary
of the Minquadale Home for the benefit Of
the home. 1t is TO start promptly at
2 clock. Mrs. r. Henry Young is chair
man of the committee III charge. Many
prizes will be offered.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
Cynthia's Helners.

Cynthia's Helpers Branch, Information
al Sunshine Society, met last evening at
the home Of Mrs. S. krause, Ill West
Twenty-fourth street. The officers Of the
society are rs follows: Mrs. NJ. Brown,
president; Miss NJ A. Bacon, treasurer;
Mrs. NJ. Lewis, secretary; Mrs. Cathcart,
pianist.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
Motor yaest;or

Motoring has changed thing
"Yes my wife formerly h9d - Rave
seven dresses 10 20 20 one hotel
"Now how i it?'
NOW she has one drrcv and we 70
70 seven hotels "-Lo-iisviile Courier
Journal
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Union w. F. M. s

The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety OF Union NJ. +. Church will meet
at the church tomorrow afternoon at $50
O'Clock. All members are urged to be
present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25
DutifnI

Hub Why do you wrsr that cogttuoe7
Il looks ike half mourning
Wife Well, every evening when you
come home from the office Won complain
81 being half dead Boston Transer.pi
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Webster Caufliel of 5o6 Delaware avenue

Webster Caufliel Of 5O6 Delaware avenue
at Elltton, Md, on January 81 The news
came as great surprise To their friends
Mrs. Cauthel graduated from the Misses
Hebbs School in juno, 1919. Mr. Caut-
fiel was studying ut the UnIve' sty of Vir-
pinia. II is thought the young couple viii
take up their residence in Kentucky, soon.
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Announcements has been made of the
marriage of Miss Phyllis Belma Jones Of
the Marquette Apartments and Daniel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25

George 4. Elliott, Jr., is at home from
st. Paul's School, where he sustained a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-25

Mrs. William s. Pect of st. Paul, MINI.
for several weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
HIGH ADM|RALS. IN HUN FLEET
 ARE INCLUDED
Not Only Military Leaders, But Naval Advisors Want ed by Allies-Paris Wants Full Payment - London Says Allies Not United on Demand.

PARIS, Feb. 7-Forwarded to Germany by Baron von Lersner un' der protest, the list of German lead CTS whom the Allies would extra dite and try for alleged crimes against humanity during the war was published in Berlin this morn ing, official dispatches to Paris newspapers announced.
 Berlin is reported to have been astounded by publication of the list, which includes twelve Admir- als, two of the High Seas Fleet, the commandersAoftt thirty u-boats, and ether naval officers. High officers in the Gefman navy are on the list, almost without exception, including Admiral von Mueller, chief of the secret naval cabinet and former per sonal advisor to the Kaiser, Admir- al von Tirpitz, Admiral von Capelle, and Admiral von Trotha, the former Naval Secretary.
 Germany believes that the Allies want to permanently paralyze Ger man Naval aspirations, the dispatch es from the Teuton capital states
 In the Chamber of Deputies today a vote of confidence was given the Cabinet as headed by Premier M Millerand. for it's foreign policies it was apparent from discussion in the Chamber that France intends to execute the Peace Treaty terms to the letter. A note to Germany, au- thorized by the Chamber bluntly says: All Germany owes, we will exact"
 London newspapers say that Pre- mier Lloyd-George favors modify ing the extradition demand of the Allies, quoting him as saying the Allies are not united on the de- mand. The British Premier de- ciared the Americans and Japanese had not taken any part in support ing the demand which originated at Paris
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
AMERICAN HELD FOR RANSOM BY
 GENERAL VILLA
Twenty Thousand Demanded For Release - Report as Yet Unconfirmed; General Howze Says Conditions Are Intolerable.

WASHINGTON Feb, { Uncon firmed report that Joseph E. Askew, an American citizen, has been kid mapped at Durango, Mexico, and is being held by Pancho Villa for ran son of $20,o00, was received by the state department today.
 The American embassy at Mexico City asked the foreign office to eff feet immediate release of Askew.
 Mexican conditions have become intolerable, Major General Howze. commanding the Fl Paso district, told the Senate committee sent to Texas to investigate the situation in Mexico yesterday. according to Asso- ciated Press dispatches.
 The general said conditions were far worse than when reported to Congress last fall 'The apex of shamefulness" is the way the army officer described the Northern Mex ican states. The Mexicans cannot improve their conditions if they are left to themselves, General Howze stated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
STORMS ABATE; PASSENGERS ON
 WRECK RESCUED
Surface Traffic in New York Paralyzed- Snow and
 Influenza

NEW YORK, Feb r. Storms which have created vast damage to coastal towns and shipping in the North Atlantic were subsiding to- day, but elevated and surface traf- fife in the metropolis were complete at a stand still. Snow blocked many streets, while the severe weather caused a spread of influenza among railroad employees.
 Rail Director Hines declared coast wise shipping and rail transporta- tion have been badly demoralized. Many trains were late on account of the storm.
 Long Beach was facing food fla mine this morning, having been marooned by the storm Many small boats were crushed in the ice.
 The 104 passengers and crew of the stranded steamship Princess Anne. of the Old Dominion line, spent an anxious night aboard the wreck. This morning the thirty. two passengers were landed by the Coast Guard Cutter Manhattan S lifeboats. The crew remained on board as the ship was said to be in no immediate danger.
 The Princess Anne, which went ashore on Long Island early Friday morning, was thought to have been in a precarious situation last even ing. Vessels which went to her as- ;istance could not get near the wreck, because of towering waves. Through the darkness the ship, ly- ing on Rockaway Point, could only faintly be discerned. Had the res cue work this morning failed the breeches- buoy would have been used Naval officers volunteered to can dirigible for the rescue if the propelling gun was unable to shoot a line to the wreck.
 The steamship Polar Bear Is re- ported to be in distress GOO miles off New York. Her captain wirelessed Cor aid. It is believed her engines have been disabled. Ships are on the way to give her assistance
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
J. s. MARINES PREVENT JAPS'
 INTERFERENCE
When Bolsheviks Attempted to Seize Russian General at Vladivostok Japanese Barred Path - American Demand for Neutrality Ac ceded To.

LONDON. Feb. "Details in con nection with the seizure of Vladi- vostok by the Red forces Tuesday, were published in London for the first time this morning. Accounts rave version of q near-tilt be- tween American and Japanese mar ines.
 Revolutionists entered the sea- port city in small groups. and as- sembIed in public square. They seized street cars and rode to the headquarters of General Rozanotf, but the anti-Bolshevik leader had fled, making his escape to a Rus sian warship lying in the harbor
 When the Reds attempted to get into the building where Rozanoff was thought to be in hiding, Japan ese troops blocked their pathway, preventing them from surrounding the building. American Marines took a hand and attempted to pre- vent intervention by the Japanese. Their commander, a young officer, announced to the Japanese captain that he would not permit the inter- ference of the Japanese, who then withdrew. The Marine officer told the Japanese commander that neu- trality must be preserved.
 A news dispatch today from Toklo rcporfs | the arrfvaT sin Japanese Va ters of two Russian warships bear ipo officers who formerly served at Vladivostok under General Romanoif the Governor General.
 It is believed the Russians are goinp to leave Eastern Siberia en- tirely in the control of the Bilshe- yik forces, who are gradually as- suming control of the country around Vladiyostok
 The Bolshevisks have occupied Krasnovedsk, on the Eastern shore ,f the Caspian Sea, Central News Bureau dispatch announced today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
FIND FORTUNE IN ART
Mentally Incompetent Widow of Piano King Owned Rare
 Treasures

CHICAGO. Feb 7-The humble unpretentious home of Mrs. Evalne KimbaIl, aged widow of millionaire piano manufacturer, was found today to contain art treasures worth over a million dollars Mrs Kimball was recently adjudAed incompetent men tally in legal proceedings instituted by her relatives.
 When her home was entered to day by officers of the probate court paintings by Rembrandt John Con stable. Sir Joshua Reynolds, Mlllet Gainsborough and Bristol were found in addition to Chinese and Japanese jade and porcelain vases, and rare tapestries
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
FOLLOWS
 BIG CUBAN FIRE;
 HUNDREDS HURT
American Company's Chemi- cal Warehouses Destroyed
 in Night Conflagration

HAVANA. Cuba, Feb. 7.-1n Hay ana's greatest fire, the principal buildings of the American Agricul tWal & Chemical Company here were totally destroyed by fire last night together with their contents Hun dreds were injured when panic en sued
 The total loss will exceed $l0,000, 900, 1t is believed,
 The flames are said to have orig mated on board the American tramF steamer Brookland, laden with car go of nitrates, which was moored al the Regla docks.
 Explosions of nitrates were fol lowed by explosions in the chemica company's warehouses. Many peo pie were injured during the panic along the waterfront.
 The flames cast a lurid glare across the sky. and were visible iron many distant points.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
RESIGNATION OF
 FRANKLIN K.LANE
 GOES TO CABINET
Interior Department Secre- tary Will Vacate Cabinet
 When Convenient

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7-President Wilson accepted Secretary Lane's re- signation late today. He probably will name Alexander T. Vogelsang of California to Lanes post
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 Franklin K. Lane tendered his resignation as Secretary of the Interior in the Cabi- net of President Wilson this morning. and will leave the Cabinet whenever it is convenient for the President to release him.
 Some weeks ago Secretary Lane announced that it was his purpose to resign from the Cabinet and enter private business as soon as the Pre- sident was ready to relieve him, and the announcement caused no sur prise.
 There has been considerable specu- lation for weeks as to whom would be Secretary Lanes successor. The name of. First Assistant Secretary A. T. Vogelsang has been most often mentioned
 Secretary Lane told newspaper cor respondents who called at his office this afternoon that his plans for the immediately future had not been de termined
 Lanes resignation terminates 20 years of public service. Politicians agreed that only the fact that Lane was born in Canada had kept him from becoming a presidential possl- bility
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
DEMONSTRATION OF VOTE MACHINES FOLLOWED BY
 CHARGE OF FAV0RfTtSk

SEATTLE, Feb. 7.-Demonstrators in charge of exhibition voting ma chimes were yesterday ordered not to use the mayorality column in cast ing sample ballots in order to show the crowds how to vote. The friends of each candidate protested loudly when the demonstrators voted for the other candidates. The friends of the various candidates charged the demonstrators with showing fav. oritism. They charged that they were using the machines for propa- ganda purposes.
 Demonstrating machines are being used at the public library. city hall and department stores
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
TREATY IS UP MONDAY
Democrats Announce New Program, Following Receipt of Letter
 From President

WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.-After hearing a letter read from President Wilson reaffirming his stand against any but interpretative reservations being placed in the peace treaty. De mocratic Senators at conference to- day decided to proceed with a plan to help bring up the treaty again in the Senate next Monday The idea is to work for a compromise on the reservations advocated by Lodge Senator Underwood and some of the other Democratic members at the conference urged that the Democrats show a better disposition to secure a compromise.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
SIX IN THOUSAND
 ARE FEEBLE MINDED

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.--At a meeting today of the Society for the Study Of Mental Hygiene. Dr. Pearce Bailey of New York declared that over 24.' 900 candidates for situations in the mail service had been rejected on the ground of feeble-mindedness.
 The statistics at Washington show Dr. Bailey said, that six out of every thousand applicants were delinquent mentally The rate was especially high among the immigrant classes in New York City.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
DEATH TOLL IN PINE
 BLUFF HAS REACHED THREE

PINE BLUFF. Ark. Feb 7-The death toll in race troubles which broke out here Thursday had reached three last night Six had been in jured. one seriously. as the result of the shooting of an armed negro who held mob at bay several hours from the roof of his home. where he shot down men who had set fire to his home
 Three houses were burned by sher. the open.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
EXHIBITS ARE BURNED
Philippine Exposition Buildings Burn-0ne Missing, Sixteen
 Hurt in Conflagration

MANILA, P. l.. Feb Fire which broke out early yesterday evening destroyed half of the buildings of the Philippine Carnival & Exposition. causing an irremedable loss of over million dollars.
 Many exhibits which cannot be re- placed went up in smoke.
 Sixteen persons were injured and one man is reported to be missing.
 Troops saved hundreds from the flames. and volunteers worked fev- erishly to remove exhibits during the fire
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
WOULD BOYCOTT U. s.
Canadian Businessmen Favor Buying Elsewhere Until Exchange
 Stabilizes

TORONTO. Feb 7.-Three hnu dred affirmative replies have been re ceGved from Canadian merchants and jobbers. in response to telegram sent out by the secretary of tha Canadian wholesale grocers associa ton which urged discontinuation of the purchase of American goods until dollar for dollar exchange on Cana dian money is given.
 Several United States mannfactGr CTS notified the association that Can adian money would be acceptable in payment for goods.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
SEVERAL GRADES OF
 ROCK ARE AVAILABLE
 FOR USE OF STREET

It is learned that three grades of rock from the Alaska Juneau mine are available for street purposes One engineer says that the coarse rock could be used first under the planking on Front street and then the finer rock on top and last of al: concrete gum." which would give Juneau permanent streets. and avoid a large annual street property tax for repairs.
 The rock would be given free. it is declared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
BANK MESSENGER vANisHEs
So Does Thirty-Eight Thousand Dol lars in Liberty Bonds Po-
 lice on Lookout.

CHICAGO. Feb. '. Police are seeking the whereabouts of George Franze. bank messenger employed by the Harris Trust & Savings Bank who mysteriously disappeared Fri day with a satchel containing $3S.O00 in Liberty bonds.
 Bank officials were unable to de eide whether Franze has been the victim of robbers, or that hehimself has stolen the securities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
LEWIS IS NOW CHIEF
Mine Organization Executive Who Handled Strike Succeeds
 Frank Hays

WASHINGTON. Feb. 7.-The exec utiye committee of the United Mine Workers of America today accepted the resignation of President Frank Hays and immediately elected Vace President John l.. Lewis to succeed him. Philip Murray. president or the Pittsburg district organization and one of the conservative members of the executive board, was named vice president.
 President-elect Lewis successfully conducted the recent strike of oitu- minous coal miners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-07
FRANK J. NOLAN DIES

DAWSON. Y T.. Feb Frank ]. Nolan. formerly manager here of the North American Trading and Trans portation Company. is dead at Rock Island, Illinois, a private cablegrani received here yesterday announced.
 Nolan was one of the widest known business men in the Yukon district,