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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
TRINITY LUTHERAN
CHURCH HIT BY
LIGHTNING BOLT
Tower Badly Damaged. Chiefly
Inside, While Several Windows
Were Shattered.
MANY TELEPHONES PUT
OUT OF COMMISSION

About . o'clock last night, almost
without previous warning, Wilmington
WAS visited by short but violent and
damaging electric storm. The downpour
uf rain lasted about Is minutes and the
electrical force of the storm spent itself
IN one great flash of lightning, followed
hy a terrific thunderbolt, which startled
the whole city and damaged Holy Trinity
Lutheran Church, at Concord avenue and
Madison street, besides placing many
nearby telephones and lighting systems
out of commission.
The damage TO the church, most OF
which was IN the tower although not as
had as was at first reported, was, never
thelcss, serious. The lightning struck one
corner of the tower, making long crack
the length OF one of the walls. The rooi
oi the cupola was weakened by the force
of the bolt, which descended into the
second floor, where 1t seemed to explode,
shattering two large windows IN the
walls Of the tower, hurting glass and
splintercd wood into the streets Several
large stones were loosened from the
walls and driven through the air for a
considerable distance. One about the size
uf a baby's head was picked up on the
ncighboring triangular grass plot about
100 feet from the church. A large struc-
tural steel beam, which supports the roof
Of the part OF the building connecting
the annex now under construction with
the tower, was shattered and will have to
be replaced
FIRE ALARM TURNED IN.
A cloud Of dust and plaster poured out
ot the tower and was mistaken for smoke
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
CAPTAIN JACOBS,
PIONEER RWERMAN.
CALLED BY DEATH
He Entered the Service of the Will
son Line in 1884 and Was With
il When He Died.
COMMANDER OF THE
CITY OF WILMINGTON

Captain William F. p. Jacobs, senior
boat commander Of the Wilson Line, died
al his home. in Smyrna. last night he was
IN his 6Sth year Death was due to lung
trouble.
Captain Jacobs until his death was one
az the oldest Of the Delaware r1vermen
in point Of service. He was on active duty
until last Monday, when he complained
Of feeling badly and was accorded an
indefinite leave Of absence. Tuesday he
went TO his home In Smyrna.
The news of his death, which was
received this morning, was n shock 70
those here who knew him, being one ot
those friendly sort of men whom every
body likes.
Captain Horace Wilson, president Of the
Wilson Line. said this morning: 'Captain
Jacobs and ! were shipmates and very
close friends His death Us a great shock TO
me and those who knew him. He was
man OF cheerful disposition and admirable
character. He was beloved by bis crews
and the officers Of this company.
The deceased was born at Baltimore IN
1852. He learned the trade of ship car
pcnter. He FIRST followed the water as a
carpenter on sailing ships IN the North
Atlantic trade.
He afterwards became rIverrnan and
captain of several river craft, In 1884
he entered the service of the Wilson Line
as captain Of the City of Wilmington.
Since then his service with that company
bad been continuous. except for three or
four wears during which he was captain OF
the Republic, between Philadelphia and
Cape May, and of the Philadelphia City
Iceboat No. l. AZ his death he com
rnanded the City OF Wilmington.
Captain Jacobs is survived by his w1fe
and three children, William, student
at Delaware College: Pearce, teacher
at the du Pont High school, and Helen,
who is connected with the Diamond
State Telephone Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
deacon" ADAMS At
RES0LUTfS WHEEL
Premier Yachtsman of America
Will Try to Pilot Boat
Victory.
Nv Associated Press TO Every Evening


New York. July l5.-Charles Francis
Adams. End, the man at the wheel, who
will try TO steer the Resoluie 20 victory
i'm her first race in defense of the America s
cup, off Sandy Hook today,i is charactcriz-
ed by experts as the premier American
yachtsman.
He has owned more than . score of
yachts and has sailed nearly 100 small and
large and some Of these have been the
best boats Of their class in America and
the world.
MIR. Adams is treasurer Of Harvard
University and a member OF tho corpora
ton, director IN many companies and IN
personal charge of trust estates amounting
to many millions. Years ago he became
known 10 yachting associates under the
nickname Of Deacon" and some of them
still call him by that name.
Born at Quincy, Mass, he came OF
long line Of sea-faring men and inherited
love for the sea. He is credited with calm
Judgment and high type of sportsman
ship. His father used 10 take him sailing
in Boston Harbor when he was a child and
bv the time he was II years old he was
winning races with his small boats. In
those days he learned lot about the
tricky side of races for rules were lax.
In later years Mr.. Adams built and
sailed TO victory many notable yachts,
most of which bore names composed OF
seven letters with a double o, such as the
Papoose, Baboon, Gossoon, Harpoon and
Rooster.
He was at the wheel of the famous Pill
grim when she sailed race against the
Vigilant and Jubilee for the honor of de-
Tending the Americas cup in 1898. lie
sent his brother George, mate of the Pilgrim
TO the leeward rail to watch the iibs Gets
as the Yacht drove along in smoky south
wester. She heeled so hard that George
soon stood in water up TO his knees.
Hey, there, Deacon he yelled, its
getting deep out here.
81 don't care If it comes up to your
neck, you stay there till / tell you to
come out" replied Captain Charles. But
the Pilgrim was defeated.
There may be a happy omen in the fact
that Charles L. Adams years ago blocked
the aspirations of one little Scotch cutter,
the Minerva, which came to America and
defeated number of American boats IN
1890. Her victories were regarded as
ominous and suggested TO yachtsmen the
possibility that larger boat OF her type
would be sent to carry away the Amerl-
cas- cup. The Minerva was sailed by
Charlie Barr, the famous skipper, who de-
Tended the cup as skipper of the Colum-
bia in 1901 and the Reliance in 1908.
But Captain Adams with his little Cos
son stopped the victorious career by
winning two out of three races.
Captain Christianson, the professional
skipper of the Resolute has sailed with
Mr.. Adams before. He was quarter
master of the Pilgrim in the race of 1898
and won Mr.. Adams approval by going
out on to the gafT, dangerous position,
to fasten sail that became loose while
the race was on.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
ARTHUR MORRIS HERE.
New York Banker Guest Of the Will
mington Rotary Club.

Arthur Morris, viee-president of the
Industrial Finance Corporation of New
York and founder of the Morris Plan
Bank, was guest Of the Rotary Club at
its luncheon in the Hotel du Pont today
and made an interesting address on
investments"
James s. Stirling, DR. William G. Speak
man and Harry T. Springer comprised
the program commi tee
Next Thursday the club will hold its
luncheon at the usual time and place,
after which the members will motor to
the Boy Scout camp on Elk river. They
will play game of baseball with the boys
and two club teams may play each other.
1t is expected that at least 60 members
viii make the trip.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
SEAFOHD MAN WH|RLEO
ABOUT IN MACHINERY
EcteIt II. Ccr6y. Fire Chief
Seriously Hurt at Ice
Plant.
spccial Dispatch TO Every rvcninS

~eaford. July IL. Robert II. Gordy,
81 the firm of b f. Gordy and Son ice
and ice cream manufacturers, YVES seri-
ously injured this morning az the company
plant lie was tightening screws on
tanks. when he hecsme caught in belt
which whrlcd him over and over His
cries brought employees who rescued
him by stopping the machinery. His
foot Wa badly mang'ed and may gave TO
be amputated and his back Is thought to
he broken lie was rushed to Salisbury
Md. hoSpital in an effort 10 save his life.
Mr.. Gordy Is manager Of the plant.
He IS a former merchant and chief of the
Seaford Volunteer Fire Department. Last
night he directed tircmon who saved Baker
and El.ingsworth's wheel wright shop here
from destruction He Is man of remark
al physical agility nd nerve.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
POOL ROOM RAIDED.
LIQUIDS Found and William Kul-
eska, Alleged Proprietor, Was
Arrested.

William Kulcska. 500 hestnut street.
was arrested by federal and state officers
about 1890 this morning, when his
pool room was raided and a quantity of
liquids found in jugs end bottles. A
charge of having intoxicating liquor for
sale or barter has been placed against
kuleska. who will be given hearing next
Tuesday morning, before Magistrate
Harry Stradley.
Federal Prohibition Agent II. ] Rein
harGt, Constable bill" Tinsman and
Special Agent Frank +. Haley of the
Law and Order Society made the raid.
They had search warrant, but had no
trouble in searching the premises
Another place was. raided and a still
was discovered, but as the authorities are
not certain Of the steps they will take,
the names have not been made public.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Victory Medal Distribution.

All ex-service men and relatives of
ex-service men of Wilmington and Vi
cinity, who are entitled to the Victory
medals gwen out by the United States
government are requested to put In their
application through the local army re
eruiting station, sos Market street, the
War Department has announced. This
request was made following the receipt OF
many letters concerning the medals.
Field Clerk Polding, who has charge of
the work here, will be at the recruiting
station every day from 80 to 2.30 and
from 5 to Z p. m All applicants must be
sure to bring their discharge papers.
Five thousand men from the city and
vicinity are estimated to be entitled to
the medals
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
WHEAT TRADING AT CHI CAGO.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago. july I5.-Prices started lower
than expected today for future deliveries
of wheat, the first Of such prices quoted in
nearly three wears. December delivery
opened at s2.72 to s2.75. Estimates BY
traders before hand were that the initial
fixg-es would be about 81 50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
CENSUS STATISTICS.
By Associated Press 70 Every evening

By Associated Press 70 Every evening
Washington. July l5.-An error due to
duplication has changed the population Of
Newark, n. j., 10 4I4.2l6 instead Of
4I5.6Og. as previously announced, or q
decrease OF | 1888, the Census Bureau an
nounced today.
The population Of Hawaii was an
nounced today as 255,9l2, an increase Of
64,003 or 33.4 per cent.
Honolulu has d population Of s., ,327, an
increase Of 31.I44 or 5e.7 per cent.
Revised figures for Hazleton and Wilkest
Barre. Pa, show the former 70 have a
population of 81 ,277, An increase of 10
over the previously announced popula-
ton. and the latter to have population
OF 73, ,S33 or an increase of five over the
preliminary announcement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
MONTEREY REPORTED
ATTACKED BY REBELS
Believed That Villareal is Seeking
to Join Forces With Gen.
Gonzales.
nv Associated Press 20 Every Evening

Mexico CITY. July -. Monterey.
capital of the state of Nuevo Leon, was
attacked by General Irenes Villareal
yesterday, according to reports received
by the war office.
General Pablo Gonzalez. former can
didate for the Presidency, ls said TO have
been responsible for the attack
Belief was expressed that Villareal had
not attacked the city with any serious
intention Of capturing II but had sought
10 join forces with Gonzalez
General r. Elias Gales, Secretary Of
War. announced he had ordered the ar
rest of Gonzalez and had directed that
he be brought 70 Mexico City for
trial on charge Of rebellion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
ANTLJUGS SLAV RIOTS.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Rome. July 15-Two persons were
killed. thirty were wounded and damage
amounting 70 20OOO,O00 lire was done
during the disorders at Tries It during which
Jugoslav hotels and business places were
attacked bv Italians. according to the
Popolo d'Italia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Home From South America.

Mrs. W. G. Ramsay of Guyencourt
arrived in this city last night after six
months visit at the home of her daughter,
Mrs Alfred Chandler, in South America,
Mrs. Ramsay returned by way of Eng
land, and was greeted in New York by
two of her daughters, Misses Mary and
Jane Ramsay, who accompanied her from
that place.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Ihiexes AIiICtrS Sfolfr CIR.

An automobile was stolen from SEEDS
garage. on ShallcrosS avenue, Tuesday
night belonging to Mrs Walter f. Reed,
t4oo North Harrison street. 1t was found
Yesterday at Van Buren street bridge,
over the Brandywlne The thieves had
abandoned the car after greatly abusing it,
the spring broken and the batteries worn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
ARMY A|RPLANES START
ON 5000 MILE FLIGHT
-Four Leave Mineola, l.. /. for
Nome, Alaska, on Endur-
ance Trial.
ny Associated Press n Every Evening

FtT A41ffAFfI Fft'.s Y FFFFF y "FEttf~
Mineola, l.. l.. July l5.-Four army
airplanes left Mitchell Field, Long Island.
at 1888 O'Clock this afternoon on q 1000
mile round trip Fight 20 Nome. Alaska
one Of the longest and most difficult arr
trips ever attempted m the western nernis-
pberc.
Good weather was forecast for the first
35O-rnlle leg TO Erie, Pa.
The expedition which is headed by Cap
tain St Clair street, Is expected 70 make
-.s~ y,is,nesr trfp 70 Nome and return m
IS days
The fight il To blaze the way for an
aerial route 70 the northwest corner Of
the American continent and for an aerial
survey Of former inaccessible areas IN
Alaska.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
CHICAGO STRIKE NEARLY
SUSPENDS CAR SERVICE

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago, July 15-Street car service
in Chicago was almost entirely suspended
early today when electrical workers in
several repair shops were called out on
strike in dispute over unionization and
wage increases.
The elevated lines were not affected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
GERMAN DEMANDS ARE
GIVEN CONSIDERATION

Paris, July l5.-The German accept
ance of the allied demand for 100000
tons of coal monthly, says Havas dis
patch from Spa, was so wrapped up with
conditions as to make it q subject for
caution"
The Echo de Paris takes another view,
however, saying
"'The German acceptance Is not sur
rounded with too many reservations and
counter demands and is being seriously
considered"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
General du P0nt Buys Hamilton Home.

| Gener a. Coleman du Pont has acquir-
Hamilton mansion at Irvington, over
looking the Hudson. He viii retain his
apartments in New York, but for pur-
poses of entertainment win enjoy the
beauties of the Hudson river mansion
which was at one time part of the
Schuyler estate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Non Support Funds.

In City Court today Pr baton Officer
Ray reported sl1 1921, IA collected on
supper, orders in june and S11,4l2.14
disbursed. One hundred and ffty-nine
wives and mothers and 500 children
were involved. The collections to date
aggregate s142, POI .02, with the addition
of S12, ,42S 50 in special eases.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
GERMANY EXPRESSES REGRETS.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Berlin, July 15.-Dr Haniel Won Hahn
hansen. under secretary Of foreign affairs
today expressed to VI DeMsrcilly, Frenc
charge d'afTaires regret over the incident
of Yesterday when an unknown person
removed the French flag hoisted over the
French embassy in honor Of Bastile day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
DIR. ALLISON ACCEPTS.
Will Become Pastor of Second
Baptist Church of This
City.

Rev. George ID Allison Of Rutherford,
Y. j.. has decided 20 accept the pulpit
of the Second Baptist Church. offered to
him, as result OF a congregational meet
ing last sunday.
In telegram to Every Eve ming today,
DIR. Allison wrote. "have accepted call to
Wilmington Second Bapti ST Church
The date for the beginning Of the new
pastor's regime here has not been fixed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Entertaining Guests.

Mrs. Andrew Miller, of Germantown,
Pa, and her sister Mrs. c. ". Houpt,
are visiting the formers son George w. L.
Miller, eo7 Jefferson street. MIR. Miller
is the executive officer of the I. ). Engl-
neer office here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Pinch Bugs at Gordon Heights.

A strong representative of the pinch
bug family attacked a Gordon Heights
citizen Tuesday night and gave him quite a
scare. The bug, which measured nearly
two inches in length and which had two
claws for pinching, attacked he man on
the little finger but was shaken off before
it could get down to business on the
finger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Democratic Committee Meets.

The Democratic City Committee held
an enthusiastic meeting last night. Ar
rangements were made for the regis
tration of Democratic voters Saturday,
and James Salisbury described the duties
of registration officers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Potato House Burns.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Lserei. July l5.-The potato house on
Charles c. Moore's farm was struck by
Ightping last night and was destroyed.
The loss is estimated at $1,000 partly
insured
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Girls Play Ball Tomorrow Night.

The baseball game scheduled for last
night between the Mail Department and
Sales Record-du Pont girls-was post
poned until tomorrow night at o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
WILL RESTORE FOUNTAIN.

Councilman Faulkner, chairman of the
park committee of City Council, says the
drinking fountain in Eighth Street Park
will be made serviceable when Councils
new appropriations are available.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Milk Ordinance in New Form.

City Solicitor Huxley will present TO
City Council tonight redraft Of the long
pending milk ordinance. The redraft is
identical with the original except in legal
phraseology.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15

Playhouse Thou Art The Nan.-
Rialto-"The Tub
Majestic Scratch Ny Back
Queen-'tThe Wonder Man.
strand" Strictly Conducntial
SayOy-''rhe Man Who iOst himect.
Victory Brpsn OF Harvard
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Sudden Death Of Laurel Wo man.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Laurel, July l5.-Mrs. Laura Parker
one of Laurefs best known women, died
suddenly this morning from heart trouble.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15

Eyeglasses, watches, jewelry repairing.
Collins & Meyer, l0l West Eighth street.
ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Republican State Committee TO Meet.

Members of the State Republican Com
mittec will meet this afternoon at their
headquarters IN the Church building
Charles Warner, chairman, will report
o. the committee the conditions he found
down State on his trip to Kent and Sus-
sex counties lsst week Plans for the
campaign will be discussed.
To prevent bottle famine return empties
prompt;z. Clover Dairy Co.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Weather Forecast

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evcnin.
Washington. July 10 weather foru-ast
for Delaware.
Eair tonight and Friday. except urlharif
thundershowcrs this Afternoon % touighf
slightly cooler tonight semitic "a moderate
westerly winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15

Certified milk for infants. Clover Dairy
Co.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-15
Amusements ronighs

Continued on page ll
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
Luke Mcluke Says

Somehow or other, you never hear of man applying for a divorce on the ground that his wife is a good cook. And you never hear of a woman applying for divorce on the ground that her husband gives her too much money.
 Even when she is announcing that a well-built girl looks immodest a flat-chester girl will keep right on spending two bucks per week for de, veloper.
 The man who cant make 20 bucks a week at what he is doing always knows that he would be a world beater if he had the other fellows S job
 What fine children there would be in this world if the neighbors raised your children the way they think and you raised your neighbors' child ren the way you think the neighbors S children should be raised.
 And what has become of the Q. f, man who wanted to kiss the bar tender before he went home?
 We do not know much. But we do know that there is always one cay fridge left in the gun that is sup posed to be empty.
 Why is it that a man can't sit be- side a good looking girl for five min utes without raising his arm on the back of the chair she is occupying?
 The o. f woman who had a pet brand of flour and pet brand of baking powder now has a daughter who has pet bakery that charges her ten cents for fve-cent loaf of bread
 A henpecked husband crows as loudly as anybody when he is away from home
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -.- Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer

There'lI be some trouble, I'll Dc
 bound,
 When magnates try to choose The fellow who will wobble round In Garry Herrmann's shoes. The candidates are lighter men, With baseball they'n play hob; For, who'll sing Cousin Nelly when old Garry quits the job? Oh. Garry, dear, old Garry, you Have always done your best; We've always found you square and
 true,
 And you have stood the test Stay where you are, pick up youl
 pen,
 Sit tight; don't make us sot; For, who'll sing Cousin Nelly when Old Garry quits the job?
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30
Must Produce More
(Chicago Tribune) ]

Chicago Tribune)
 Production is falling. Prices continue upward The disposition is to take of the country more than we put into it. These conclusions of the Fed era Reserve Board prove thing. We must get down to work.
 There is hope in the statement of Mr. Gompers' a He promises that labor shall do it's share in l920 This is good sign. Nothing has happened to de crease importance of work It is just as neces- sary as ever. The nonproductive mood has been dstructive We have been neglecting the things Of life We must get back to considering material mat ters Money will take of itself. Regulation is getting nowhere In spite of all that food control do the price of food Dis tribution may be regulated but we cannot regulate production. Production must be by common devo- ton to work. Already we have taken year off 1hat year might have put near normal had we pro duced But have spent time and our money clamorng about high prices when all that was nec- essary to reduce prices less clamor and more work.
 The mood for slowing up came near upsctting England. That whole land was impregnatcd with the faacous doctrine that soldering makes jobs for more men. "Soldiering' makes nothing but mis- cry few years of it and England would be out of the running forever. A few years of soldering and the United States would be country of rags and tumbledown houses.
 soldering is at the root of high prices We have got to quit. The greater the production the greater the prosperity The more commodities the more comfort and the lower prices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-30

strictly confined to statements of facts The Empire has telegrams for the purpose of disrupting phe Republican Party of Alaska, nor for any other purpose than to comply with the understanding that exists between it and other papers that they will exchange news of importance i'll their respective fields. The Empire has desire to see the Repub- lican Party in Alaska disrupted. Its desire is 70 see the Republican Party in Alaska organized and unified under the leadership of constructive Alaska citizens. The Empire is not organ--it is news paper.