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OIL CONSUMPTION INCREASED.


New High Record Made in September,
With Output Lower.
Washington.-C Of petrol
cum reached the high record figure OF
4s,67O,00O barrels in September. while
production decreased slightly. the Geo
logical Survey reported in Its monthly
statement. The. average daily produe.
ton was placed at 1881 500 barrels, as
compared with 1,27O.s7O barrels in Au-
gust
The deficiency in domestic produc.
tion, the survey stated. was offset by
net imports Of 10,914,000 barrels. the
largest ever recorded in a single
month.
Decreased production was ascribed
by the survey to lessened returns from
Central and North Texas and North
Louisiana.
California. in September. attained
the record daily production Of 304,267
barrels. supplanting Oklahoma as first
in rank Montana went ahead of Col.
orado.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05

In the Gemlra country Of AbyssinIa
The inhabitants are pagans. who be-
'lcve In divinity inhabiting the sky.
and also In secondary genll dwelling
IN earth. Slavery is not officially rec7
esnlzed. but exists In fact. though with
some extenuation In form.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05
100000 FOR NEAR EAST RELIEF.
VIII Be spert In Armenia. Persia And
Other Sections.

New neutrality-suspicious. t0taling
nearly 100000 for relief work in the
near East were voted at meeting
here Of the executive committee of the
Near East Relief.
A gift of s15O,OOO from Armenians,
resident in the United States, was re
ceived and the committee appropriated
100000 for immediate purchase OF
supplies for Armenia.
A total of 100000 was appropriated
for the Constantinople district. s125..
900 for relief in trans-Caucasla. $115..
900 for Syria, s55,O0O. for Northern
Persia and about $4,000 for Greek
refugees in these countries.
Bayard Dodge of this city, son Of
Cleveland H. Dodge, was appointed to
direct relief activities in Syria with
headquarters in Beirut.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05

When new family moves into
nelchborho0d its head ought to give
biographical sketch OF each member to
the nelshbors. so the latter won't have
to worry about rumors. Toledo
Blace.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05
20 HURT IN ELECTION RIOT.
Rival Brazilian Legislatures Contest
For Legal Power.

Rio de Janeiro. = Twenty persons
we're wounded in election riots at Para,
according to reports reaching here.
In the State Of Amazonas two State
Legislatures are eontesting for power
Both claim legal election. The contest
las been submitted to the Constitu.
.iunal Committee of the Chamber Of
Deputies for settlement.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05

A mounted "spectacled bear" from
Venezuela has been placed on ex-
hibition in the American Museum of
Natural History in New York city.
The animal doesn't really wear spec
tacles. 1t derives its name from the
grayish-whlte markings trimming the
eyes. II is one of the rarest species
of bears known to exist and the only
bear found in South America.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05
MRS. THUMBS HUSBAND DIES.

Count Maeri Recently Sold Effects
Planning Return To Italy.
Mlddleboro. Mass. Count Prime
Nagrl second husband Of Mrs. Ton
Thumb and himself a famous dwarf
lied here at a hospital after an Illness
Of two weeks. He was II years old
Two weeks ago Count Magri. who was
81 inches tall and weighed 55 pounds
held an auction sale Of the late Tom
thumbs effects and thoss OF his wife
and with the proceeds planned to re
turn 10 ITALY. the esuntry Of bis birth
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05
RAILROAD TRAFFIC AT PEAK.
Reported Heavier Than During Troop
Movements In 1918.

New Members OF the Asso-
citation of Railway Executives, meet.
ing here reported the heaviest traffic
during the last few weeks of any
period in the history of the roads, even
exceeding the height of the troop
movement operations in 1918. Coop.
Grafton on the part Of shippers. in
creased efficiency of labor and efforts
by railroad officials to get the utmost
out of the available facilities were
given as the reasons of the improve.
ment.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05
CENTRAL AMERICA TO UNITE.

Salvador Receives Favorable Reports
OF Plan To Form Union.
San Dispatches from the
capitals of Central American nations
indicate keen interest in the confer
ences to be held at San Jose, Costa
Rica. early in December for the pur-
pose OF establishing program for
uniting the five republics into Cen
trail American Union. The objects Of
the conference, which were outlined in
a note to the Salvadorean Government
from the International Central Amer.
lean Bureau on August Is, are declared
to have been fayorably received, and
there is great promise that the meet
ing will be harmonious.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-11-05
W. R. CLARK
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
LA PLATA, ND

Our equipments for the business are
OF the best. our outfit complete-New
Hearse and Good Team.
Are prepared to furnish. on the
shortest notice. all styles of the best
grades of Caskets and Collins.
Will give our personal attention to
all business put in our charge, and we
guarantee the best of service.
Terms Reasonable.
W. r. CLARE.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
You'll Like
Our Prices

The low prices on
our Shoes are the con-
tribution of this great
bargain shoe store to
help reduce the cost
of living.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
TALENT AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Literary Ability Reflected in the Gradua-
ton Number of The Whisp.

That there is literary as well as mr.
tlstic and husiness-talent among the
boys and girls Of the High School is evil
dent from the very creditahle appearance
of the 1920 graduation number OF The
Whisp, the High School paper. which has
Just been issued. In fact, the issue might
be styled classic, If viewed from the
standpoint of n competent Judge, and 1T
would do credit to force OF college boys
and girls. 1t is the product of the High
School boys and girls.
First off, the issue contains mulch
interesting reading matter, covering the
activities of the school, with a liberal
assortment of timely stories, quips and
jokes, each with local application, but
none offensive; poetry, &c, all of which
show care in preparation. Then the adj
vertising is also feature, representing big
business all over town. Next Oft, the
arrangement shows good taste, and lastly,
but not the least important is the ex-
cellont printing. Good paper has been
used with heavy and artistic cover, that
makes the book worth while as a keepsake.
One of the important features OF the
ssue is list of photographs OF the mem
bers of the senior class, who will graduate
this year Opposite each picture is the
name Of each and also some appropriate
reference to the subject, some of which are
real funny. There is a fine halftone of
Principal A. H. Berlin and group picture
Of the members of the staff of The Whisp.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
QUARTERLY MEETING
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
Miss Clara Bell Smith Tells of
Work Among Chinese; Chorus
of Children.

One of the interesting features of the
third quarterly meeting yesterday OF the
Womens Foreign Missionary Society Of
the Wilmington district was an address by
Miss Clara Bell Smith, returned ms
sionarv, who laid stress on the desire for
education among Chinese women, and
their natural aptitude for education. DR.
Philip Jaslieu spoke on Korea. Greetings
were read from Miss Matilda Spenser, q
missionary just returned 70 this country
from the Orient
a report on the extension work Of the
society was given by Mrs. Adam Stengle,
who referred to the attention given the
''shut-ins" A report on literature was
gwen bv Mrs. Herbert A. Roop.
Miss katherine, Truax, new conference
secretary, asked for the cooperation of all
societies during the coming year and to
make il the greatest year in the history Of
Woman Foreign Missionary work
An address by Miss Susan B. Lodge, a
home secretary of the Philadelphia branch
emphasized the Importance Of all auxllia-
ries increasing their contributions.
Mrs. NJ r. Lincoln announced that a
meeting of the officers and secretaries Of
the national executive committee Of the
W. F. NJ. s would be held in ST Pauls
NJ. E. Church. this city. IN May 1921.
In the evening musical was gwen
bv the Junior Epworth League Of the
church A chorus OF fifty children 5 voices
was feature Of the program.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04

profitooring committee, says that Council 2
hands are tied, as there is no law whr~ll
prohibits rent profteering. Mr.. Lyon told
of Instances where rents had been in-
creased over 200 per cent.
City Council made II a point TO keep
taxes down this year So that rents would
not BIO raised. Had we raised taxes land-
lords would have had excuses to increase
their rents slightly, but with no greater
expenses TO be met tines year than last
there is no excuse whatever for the move :
Councilman Faulkner referred TO the
proposed dismantling Of homes recently
condemned by the city building inspec-
tor, citing number on Il street ordered
To be torn down
While the houses are in bad condition,
MIR. Faulkner is of the opinion that they
should not be torn down nob when nous
ing conditions are such in Wilmington.
He said he would oppose the condemnation
order.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
SAFETY RULES IGNORED.
Coroner's Jury Calls Attention TO Danger.
Gus Practices Among Workers.

The moral Of the death Of Victor Eek
holm, according to the coroners jury
which returned a verdict last night, Is
that Safety First signs should be heed
ed more carefully Eckholm died st the
homeopathic Hospital May 80, from
gsngrene resulting from the crushing
81 his leg bv the counter-weight OF a
crane al the Pusev 4 Jones plant, May %
Witnesses testified that it was against
the rules OF the plant to ride on crane,
but that safety measures seemed 10 be
disreearded By some Of the men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
MOVING DAY IS NEAR;
STILL BOOSTING RENTS
Officials Find No Law by Which
They Can be Reached and
Punished.

As moving day draws nearer, reports
continue to multiply indicating n new
raid on renters by the rent profiteers.
Tenants are receiving notices, it is said,
of heavy increases in rentals And il seems
they will have TO pay the increases de-
manded, as apparently there is no legal
remedy for the conditions complained
about
President Lyon of City Council, who
is also chairman of the Mayors rent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
Has Had a Great Fall.

Please don't call it the Almighty
Dollar any more, when it won't even
buy a peck of potatoes or two feeds Of
liyer.-Houston Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04

Lost something? Try classified adver-
tisement in Every Evening.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04

Over so styles and
not a pair worth
less than $3.50
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
BUREAU TIES
NAVY FORLEAD
Hard Struggle Now Staged
In Government
League.

Big things are happening these
days in the Government League.
The end of the second series of
games is near with a great struggle
being fought out for first place be-
tween the mines representing the
Navy Department and the Bureau
Navy won the first series and now
are right in the thick of the fight
for honors in the second series. Yes
terday Bureau trounced the Com
merce team in a one-sided game by
the score of II to 4. This win puts
them in a tie with Navy for first
place, each having won nine games
and Spst three. Now a play-off Of
the tie is necessary to determine
the winner of the second series. the
game being scheduled for Tuesday
August 3, on the East Diamond OF
the Ellipse. II Navy wins this en-
gagement they will be champions
OF the league, but should Bureau
come through in this contest they
will be second series winners and
the opponent of Navy in a series of
games to decide the league cham
pionship. 1t has been announced
that the winner of three oout of FIVE
battles. to be played at Union Park.
will be champions of the league. II
Bureau beats Navy next Tuesday
the dates for the games in the play
off will be Immediately announced.
Government League standing at
completion of second series:
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
CUBAN STARS
TOPLAY HERE
Will Meet Lincoln Giants,
Colored Worlds
Champs.

Next Monday and Tuesday. Au-
gust and 3, at American League
Park, two of the best baseball mines
outside of the major leagues will
hook up in games. They are the
Cuban Stars and the Lincoln Giants,
of New York City. The Cubans hail
from Havana, Cuba. where they are
the idols of the entire republic. To
get an idea of their ability as base
ball players just give an eye to this
dope. The Cubans have defeated
practically every major league ag-
gregation that has visited Havana,
Cuba, and since coming to this
country they have hung up an en-
viable string of victories. In cross
ing bats with the fast Lincoln Gil
ants. of New York, they will meet
one of the best baseball teams ever
assembled, composed of men whom
circumstances alone have kept
from organized baseball. where
their names would be mentioned
with Ruth, Cobb and Johnson, etc.
On the opening day Cyclone" Joe
Williams, whom many fans con-
slider one of the greatest pitchers
of all times, will be used against
Padrone, the Cuban strike-out wiz
ard, who recently defeated Jeff
Tesreau in the greatest pitchers
battle that New Workers have seen
this season
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
ALL-STARS TO
BATTLE KNICKS
Contest Staged Today for
Casualty Hospital
Benefit.

Everything is in readiness for the
game this afternoon between the
Navy Yard All-Stars and the Knick-
erbockers, for the benefit of the
Casualty Hospital. The game will
be called at $3.50 at the American
League Park Manager Daily, of the
Knick erbockers, and Lieut.. e. Carfo-
lite for the Navy Yard team, have
assured Dr. H. w. Jaeger. chairman
of the hospital committee, that the
local baseball. Much enthusiasm is
sure to be present at what will
probably be a loose battle.
The advance sale of tickets has
assured the attendance to be one
of the largest of the activities of the
hospital committee for the Casualty
Hospital campaign events. Patients
of Walter Reed and Naval Hospitals
will be present. Mr.. Isaac Cans will
present a loving cup, donated by
Goldsmith and Company, jewellers,
to the winning team. Probable
lineup of the teams follow:
Knickerbockers: Ell CAN'T. cf.;
Gill, 1b; Wise, 2b; Jenkins, If;
Smith, Sb; Girardi, SIS; Ed. CAN'T, IF :;
Poore, Goldsmith, c; Mccarthy,
Fisher, Humphries. p.
.AIl-Stars, Navy Yard: French.
Burns, 2b; Luscomb. Ortel, 3b; orr
futt, Mccarthy, IF; Hiser, CT;
Lawrence, 1b; Dyer, Skillman, SIS /;
Moore, Cox, II; Brewer, Connors,
Givonetti, c; Serrin, Connors, Kuh-
merit D.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
NoJES&GAlE:

Sensational fielding by Flagstead
has been one Of the features of the
series. He took another hit away
from Shanks today.
Ayers didn't appear to have much
in stock, but the same was true OF
Zachary. AcOsta was warming up
to relieve Zachary if the Nationals
showed signs of rallying, but they
couldn't get a start in that direc-
tion.
Torres went way up in the air to
spear Ellerbe's high peg with one
hand and came down on the sack
just in time to register the out.
None of Milan's three hits helped
to swell the run total, as he never
found anybody on the bases.
The official scorer overlooked Sam
Rice's stolen base yesterday, but
announced today that it would go
in the record. Sam saw that his
attention was called to the over
sight.
President Griffith was in Wash
ington today, according to reports
received by Secretary Eynon. He is
said to have been in Reading again
recently, presumably to look over
the hard hitting Brewer.
Al Schacht has gone to Rochester,
n. Y, to consult an expert there
in regard to his injured back.
Erickson will do the twirling in
tomorrow's game. after which the
team leaves by boat for Cleveland.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
Judges Injury Proues
More Than Torn Tendon

in batting practice. His split thumb
is taking its time about healing.
making it necessary that Mcbride
continue at short, with Ellerbe as
his understudy. Mcbride found the
strain so great that he sat on. the
bench today and allowed Ellerbe to
work.
Efforts to get Freddie Thomas, Sc
cured from the Athletics, to report
Immediately have failed. Mack s
only reply to numerous kilograms is
that he will try to get him to join
the Nationals as soon as possible
He is not expected to show up, how
ever, until Sunday. AS Thomas can
play short as well as third he
should be a big help as the infield
now stands. 1t is probable that he
will be played on short as soon as
he reports, holding down that job
until O'Neill recovers.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
MATHEWSON ILL
WITH TUBERCULOSIS

New York. July 80. Christy
Mathewson, the greatest baseball
pitcher the game has ever known,
is critically i'll of tuberculosis at
Saranac Lake, n. Y, according to
word reaching here late today.
'fMatty," as he was known by
every baseball fan in New York
during the sixteen years he pitched
for the Giants, was forced to retire
few weeks ago as assistant man
ager of the Giants. He was in a
very weakened condition when he
left the city to recuperate
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

Detroit, July 3O.-For the third
time this season Joe Judge, rank
ing only behind Sisler as the most
capable first sacker in the American
League. is out of the game through
injury.
Returning to his post when he
had not fully recovered from the
effects of a spike wound received
in Washington when he and Eddie
Ainsmith became tangled in a close
play at first, Judge tore a tendon
loose in his leg in the first game
yesterday and will probably be out
of the game for two weeks.
When he returned to the hotel
last night a cursory examination by
Mike Martin failed to show any-
thing serious, but today he could not
Put his foot to the floor. 1t was
then that the real damage was dis
covered.
Proves Blow to Team.
This unexpected blow to the team
at a time when it is facing a hard
fight to retain its position in the
first division, caused President CRY
fifth to begin frantic efforts to Sc
cure another first baseman until
Judge can resume his duties.
He Immediately opened negotia-
tions with Joe Cantillon, of the
Minneapolis club, for Elmer Bau-
man, whom the Washington mogul
farmed to the Millers last season.
In a letter received today by Sec
retary Enyon. Cantillon expresses
a willingness to allow the Nationals
to recall Bauman. Before the night
is over Enyon expects to make ar
rangements whereby the new first
sacker will report Immediately.
Bauman is a left-handed youth
who has been hitting we'll in the
American Association. He was Sc
cured by Griffith from Vermont Uni
versity last year and Immediately
turned over to Cantillon for
ripening. The report that he is
now suffering from sore arm is
the only thing that creates doubt
whether he can fill Joe's shoes sue
cessfully. However, he will be
given his chance. Young Torres.
though giving his best efforts, is
not first sacker.
O'Neui Still Out.
Jimmy O'Neill, who was expected
to have returned to the game by
this time Is still unahlA To ipdifI1a
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
WHITE SOX CAPTURE
OVERTIME GAME 6-5

Chicago. July 30. - Two former
Mackmen battered the Athletics TO
defeat in the tenth inning here this
going into the final round
with the count deadlocked at sail.
Eddie Collins started the White
Sox to victory with a single to cen
ter. Weaver sacrificed. putting Ed
die on second. Then Strunk combed
his third hit of Rollie Naylor. It
was a long fly to deep center. F.
Walker ran back and stuck up his
mitt. but was unable to clutch the
ball, which bounded away for a dou-
BILE, Collins scoring the run that
gave Chicago three of the four
games staged in the series, 6 to S.
The score:
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
SHAMROCK A. c. HAS
GOOD DIAMOND RECORD

The Shamrock Athletic Club
points with pride to their enviable
record in baseball in the first year
Of their existence. In their record
there are written fifteen victories, one
defeat and one tie game with the
2. P. Andrews nine.
At present the Shamrocks would
like to hear from the Winston A.
G.. hnickerbockers, st. Aloysius,
Linworth or any other strong team.
This fall the club will be in line
for football.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
RAILROADERS WILL
BATTLE REX TEAM

The Shops team. which has won
the pennant in the Railroad Y. M.
c. A. League. expects to hand the
Rex Athletic Club another trouncing
when they meet tomorrow at Union
Park. Fifteenth and H streets north
cast. in the first part of double
header. at 8 o'clock. The George
town Athletics and the Montrose A
c., two fast colored teams, will line
up in the second contest
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
EASY
GAME FROM PIRATES

Philadelphia, July 30.-The Phils
sent the perky Pirates away with a
to defeat at Broad and Hunting
ton streets this afternoon. Hubbel.
the latest Crayath curver to take
his turn in the box, was in fine reu-
tie, kept the Buccaneer bingles well
scattered, and, with his teammates
busting the ball opportunely, he
never was in danger. Score:
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
SWAMPS
RED SOX 1874

Cleveland made it three straight
from Boston today. winning 13 to
4. Bush, who started to pitch for
Boston, was wild and ineffective, ana
also was guilty of an error that was
costly Devinney. who succeeded
him, was hit hard. Caldwell held
Boston to three hits and one-run for
seven innings and then eased up.
Score.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

hale batted for Ayers in 7th and singled
tran for Hale in Tth and scored.
Washington. o %
Detroit. o 0 o Ks
Runs batted in-By Heilm4n (2D. Flag
stead. Charity. Zachary t2l, Ellerhe, Alp
smith, Veach. Hale, PinelH. Catchers' rec
ord-Bush out stealing in Sd; Ellison out
stealing in 7th: Roth out stealing in 5th.
Two-base hits-Rice. Harris, Ellerbe, Zach
ary. Heilman. AinSmith. Pinelli. Three base
hit-Harris. Sacrifice hits-Gharrity. Yeach,
Flagstead. Base on balls-0r Ayers, /; OF
Ehmke, l. Struck-out-By Ayres, 1. Double
plays-Pinelli, Bush and Ellison; Charity
and Ellerbe. Wild pitch-Zachary. Hits
OF Ayers, 10 in innings with 4 runs
of Ehmke. . in innings with no runs.
Time Of game hour 40 minutes. Unpires
-Morisrty, Friel md Chill.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

Runs-JamiesOn, Uhapman, Speaker,
Graney, Smith C3), Gardner C2), wambs-
gaIss 49,, Johnston, Witt, McNally, Walters,
Devinney ErrOrs-Foster, Schang Bush
Two-brse hits-Jamieson. O'Nein, Smith
Speaker, Walters. Three-base hits-Devinney
Stolen bases-wamby, Johnston. Sacrifices
Chapman. Double psys-Foster, Scott and
McInnis; McInnis, Walters and McInnis Left
on Ases-Boston, 8; Cleveland, 8. Base on
baIh-on Bush, 3; of Deyinney, 2; OF
Caldwell, 8. Hits-oT Bush, in innings;
of Devinney, in innings. Hit by pitch
er-by Bush Gardner. Struck out-by
Bush, l. Losing pitcher-Bush. Umpires-
Dineen and Owens. Time, $50.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31

Runs-Welsh. Dykes. c. Walker. Grimm.
NSyIor, Leibold. =. Collins t2l. Weaver t2D,
Strunk. Errors-C. Walker Weaver. Two
base hits-Dugan. {. Walker. Griffin, Wesv-
or. Felsch. Strunk Struck oUt-by NAylOr,
>: by FAber. 3. First base on bslls-Oh
NayIor. /. Double plsy-Gririn to NayIOr
10 Perkins. Sacrifice hits-Gallowsy, wesv-
er. Faber. Welch. Sacrifice hy-Felsch.
Hit by pitcher. Collins by NsyIor. I'm
pires-ConnoIly and Nallin.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-31
POLLS
96TH HOMER
Yankees Smear Browns
With Lop-Sided
Defeat.

St Louis, Mo, July 80. - The
Yankees loosed an attack that
showed 81 hits and smeared the
Browns today. l9 to 3.
Ruth produced his thirty sixth
home run of the season in the ninth
inning against Nangilder with
Brewster on first, for the longest
drive ever made in st. Louis. 1t
cleared the rightfield fence with
ease. Babe counted four runs while
Meusel had two singles, double