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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-28
WILL START DIVORCE
 REFORM IN OKLAHOMA
(By United Pressl

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 28.-Rev. E. D. Cameron of Henryetta, presi- dent of the National Anti-Diyorce League of the United States, announc- ed today he will submit to the next Oklahoma legislature, which convenes in January, bill providing that ap- plications for marriages in the state be advertised in newspapers for sixty days before the wedding occurs.
 According to Cameron, other salient features in his proposed bill include:
 That a petition be filed in the county court specifying sex, domicile, whether previously married; if so, if former wife is dead or divorced and, if di- voreed, the grounds.
 That a certificate from a prominent physician must accompany the appli- cation showing that neither party has a contagious or infectious disease.
 That all marriages be performed by an ordained minister, eliminating jus tice of the peace.
 The clergyman asserted that if the law makers refuse to adopt the bill he will present it to Oklahoma's cleo torate by an initiative petition.
 Cameron said the work of organi- zation will be extended to other states later.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-28
Character
F. E. Cordrcy, Cooperative Observer.
MARSHALL.

Rev. Heslip's appointment was rain ed out here last Sunday
 The Christmas tree here Thursday night, December 23, was very good and the program nicely rendered.
 Misses Fife and Anda Petty of Faulkner Gap visited here last week.
 W. F. Venable was in Conway Mon day on business.
 There win be a box supper at this place New Years night, for the benefit of the school. Everybody is asked to come and help us out ali they can.
 Misses Addie Mae Crow and Incz Tyler are spending the Christmas holidays in Little Rock
 Miss Wilma Bullion, who is teach ing at Jonesboro, and sister, Miss Hazel, have come home to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends here.
 We are glad to know that some of the men of this place have been around and are now trying to fix up our phone lines once more. What would become of us if 1t wasn't for a few live men
 December 28.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-28
LARGE SHE'D ERECTED
 FOR ROAD MACHINERY

As one of the final acts of his ad- ministration, County Judge J. A. Lea is having a large shed erected on the courthouse lots for the housing of tractors and other road working ma chinery owned by the county. The shed is placed west of the county jail and will be large enough to house many pieces of machinery. It is be- ing built of first grade lumber and will be painted when completed. Until now, road machinery as taken the weather on the courthouse lawn, on the roads or wherever left between jobs.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-28
SHADY GROVE.

The public highway must be geeting in critical condition between this vicinity and Conway as it takes a four horse team to haul pair of marriage licenses out here
 Olivia Stanton and Miss Tobitha Duncan surprised their many friends by getting married Christmas night.
 Prof. Castleberry and family of Austin are spending the holidays here with relatives.
 Ben Langston of Conway is visiting at this place.
 Our school only dismissed two days for Christmas.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. E. T. Her ring, a daughter Mrs. Herring will be remembered as Miss Mary Lang ston of this place
 The Farmers Union of this place has grown to be IS strong. Come along
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-28

boys, don't wait; the quicker We get together, the quicker our conditions will get better, Next Thursday night is regular meeting night. Every farm CT of this vicinity should be present ready to take a stand for his rights.
 Our Sunday school Sunday morning and prayer meeting Sunday night were lightly attended, due to the inclement weather.
 Rev. Cobb of Sheridan failed to fill his appointments here Saturday and Sunday at the Baptist church.
 December 28.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-28

for every excess product on the south ern farms and that merchants and bankers and other money lenders should understand and fully appre- ciate that permanent improvements on farms are worthy of the credit to make them"
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-28
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Observations are taken at 5 D. m. Temperatures are therefore lowest and highest from p. m. to 5 D. m. Rainfall is for date given, from mid night to midnight.
 Report for week ending Dec. 26:
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-28

Dr. and Mrs. D. Y. Thomas and children, Albert and Mary, of Fayette- vile, and Mrs. Mary Austin and daughter, Louise, of Winslow, are holiday guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. B. T. Deal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

would have been ensily controlled, with
the probability Of very slight loss,
instead of loss amounting To several
hundred thousand dollars. but for
very bad basement conditions. The
committee urges allpropcrty owncrs
and tenants to carefully inspect every
portion of the building or buildings oc-
cupied by them, removing all unnecessary
accumulations of needless combustible
materials and rubbish, placing firc pro-
lection apparatus such as water pals,
chemical extinguishcrs and inside hose IN
good condition, ready for immediate use,
and eliminating other fire hazards which
may be noticed during this inspection
Let us see if it will not be possible for
Wilmington to go through this inspection
with q clean slate, and it must be recog-
nixed that if undesirable conditions are
not remedied during the coming week
they will undoubtedly be noted during
the inspection. 1t, therefore, bchoovcs
each and every one of Us to place our
property in as good condition as possible.
Beginning the week of April III, 1t Is
proposed to extend this cleanup week
to the residential section OF the city.
This will be brought to the public's at
tention later.
"The committee on Conservation and
Fire Prevention of the City of Wilmington
solcits the earnest cooperation OF All
and asks that all clean up, not only tor
their own good, but for the benefit OF the
community as a whole"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
CARPENTERS DENY
WASTING Time
Present Their Side of Demand for
Increase Of $1.25 an
Hour.

A meeting Of Carpentcrs' and Joiners'
Union. No. 626, was held last night in
Irish-American Hall. Il was reported that
the Master Builders Association had
offered a compromise of 81 an hour on a
demand for $l.25, from the carpenters, to
take effect May l, but no such commune
cation has been received, it is said, from
the association.
The following statement was issued by
the union
'1n the published report Of the Master
Builders communication to the carpen-
ters, in several instances the men are ac-
cused of lying down on the job and thus
hinderlng production. This we deny, as il
has always been q rule of the union to
encourage the men to do a good days
work so as to- encourage employers to
employ union labor.
Zone important factor in the situation
the employers ignore, that IN many IN
stances carpenters are not confined strict
ly to carpenter work, but are obliged to do
a lot of work that does not belong to the
craft, such as laboring work, carrying
materials etc. Often it has been found
where contractors are doing work on a
percentage basis they encourage the men
to take their time, SO as to add to the la
Dor cost and thus increase their profit on
the JOB.
"rhe carpenters have an arbitration
committee willing and ready at all times
to meet the contractors, and we deny the
statement that we have ever bad COM
mittee from our union meet their associa-
ton. The Master Carpenters Association
did select through members of their own
organization committee composed Of one
man in every ten employed on construction
work in the city, TO investigate and report
back to them. This committee made its
report last Thursday night to the con-
tractors, but in spite of the fact that the
contractors asked our union TO enlarge our
arbitration committee to seven members
10 meet their committee, we have never
been asked to have our committee meet
them. :, -,
eve would like 10 see the builders
90, all the contractors doing work in the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
If You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped TO reason why
1t is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten The
reason is plain---the article did not fulfil
the promises Of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to medicine.
A medicinal preparation that, has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need OF il.
A prominent druggist says: Take for
example DIR. Kilmers Swamp-Root, =
preparation | have sold for many year
and never hesitate TO recommend, FOR in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has so large a
sale"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony Of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success OF DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due TO the fact,
so many people claim, that IL fulfils al
most every wish in overcoming kidn ey,
liver and bladder ailments, corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle OF
Swamp-Root by Parcels Post. Address
DIR. kilmer g. Co, Binghamton, n. Y,
and enclose ten cents; also mention the
Wilmington Every Evening. Large and
medium size bottles for sale at all drug
| stprfs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
LET POSLAM
SPEED AWAY
YOUR PIMPLES

II you have pimples, act at once on
this suggestion-thcre can be no harm
in it and every probability of wonderful
benefit. Get some Poslam and apply
directly over the eruptions tonight. In
the morning examine the skin for I'M
provement. If encouraged, continue as
necessary and you will doubtless marvel at
the rapidity and effectiveness of this
treatment. Now that you know what IL
can do, you will find many ways to utilize
the healing properties of Poslam.
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West
Forty-seventh street, New York City.
And Poslam Soap, being medicated
with Poslam, will benefit your skin while
used daily for toilet and bath.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
FIRE EXPERTS TO
MAKE A THOROUGH
INSPECTION HERE
will Make Critical Examination
Of Mercantile and Industrial
Districts.
HOPE TO RID CITY OF
SOME OF THE HAZARDS

A.D.Warner. Jr. president of the Cham
bor of Commerce and chairman OF the
COMMITTEES on conversation and tre pre-
yention. recently formed, announcer TO-
day that there will be a general inspection
of thc industrial and merchantiie distrlc'
of Wilmington next week. beginning
April n. Mr.. Warner stated that ou men,
who have had fire protection expert
ence will be assigned to this work ana as
result of their inspections, recommenda-
,ions or suggestions will be offered to the
nroncr owner or tenant. Although these
recommendations will in no way be manda,
tory, it is expected that every one VIII
cooperate. a-,
Next week will also be known as clean
up week" and all citizens OF Wilmington
are asked to cooperate with the coihmieee,s
on conservation and fire prevention witil
the hope that by the common Wofh u
all the fire hazard in this city may pe re-
duced.
HEAVY FIRE loss.
During the past week. MIR. warner
said. lit has been brought to the attention
of the citizens that Nllmingtonis paving
annroyr,natelv S50OO00 n year Tor It's
fr,s los and that the State of Delaware
stands third in the list of States, due TO
81 Is per capita fire loss for the year
lois This has caused considerable at
tantion 10 be directed towards US. Inc
Conservation and Fire Prevention Asso,
ciation OF Maryland, Delaware and
The District of Columbia, acting upon the
request of the National Board OF fifc
Underwriters, proposes to make an IN
snaction of the industrial and mcrcan-
rio district next week, beginning April
"a H. * expected that 60 men who have
had fire protection experience and are
we'll qualified to make fire inspections,
will be assigned TO this work. The recon-
nendatIons or suggestions offered TO the
property owner or tenant as q result OF
these inspections viii IN no way be manda-
tory or binding, although 1T Is expected
that everyone will cooperate towards
the elimination of undesirable conditions
or FIRE hazards and will take necessary
steps TO prevent their recurrence.
Recently the papers contained state
ment that four fire insurance companies
have withdrawn from Little Rock, Ar
kansas, because of the heavy tlre losses
during the past two years. This withdrawal
followed a survey Of the downtown
districts. when it was found that many
buildings failed TO meet with insurance
regulations. The per capita loss for Ar
kansas during 1918 was Sl.9l ,as compared
with a per capita loss of S4.5S for the
State of Delaware.
These facts are presented to the pub
lie 10 emphasize the need of cooperating
with the Committee on Conservation and
Fire Prevention of Wilmington, which
has been organized under the suspices of
The Chamber of Commerce, in observing
this week, which is known as cleanup
week.
ONE CONCRETE INSTANCE.
"The thought has been expressed that a
recent fire which occurred in this CITY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
ARRANGE TO REROUTE CARS.

The executive committee of the Board
of Park Commissioners has granted the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction Co
permission to lay temporary tracks on
Glenn avenue west of Market street and
on Sixteenth street SO they can make
connections between the Market street
tracks and the Washington and Boule-
ward lines. This decision was reached yes
terday at a meeting of the committee
The Traction Co. expects TO begin work
Immediately so that its cars can be re-
routed when the work of dismaniline
the Washington street bridge begins.
The meeting was attended by Edward
r. Mack, park engineer, and Samuel IL.
Baynard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
Snow Fell Early Today.

Wilmington was threatened early this
morning by q snow storm but q wind of
high velocity blew the clouds from over
the city, leaving. the. morning clear but
with tang in the air. The tiny flakes
began falling about ! o'clock and con-
tinucd in gusts for nearly thirty minutes
and then ceased as abruptly as they
began.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

city, including outside contractors, into
their association, SO the union could deal
with one body. As before stated, our
committee is ready to meet the master
builders and talk over tho situation at any
time, but SO far VIC have received no CON-
munication from them, or any recognition
of our demand for living wage"
The statement was signed by G. M.
Ralston, II. G. Campbell and William
Bochman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
WHISKY HEARING TOMORROW.

Eugene Radcliffe, colored, of Laurel,
was held in default of 81 900 bail by U. s.
Commissioner John Pearce Cam yester-
day for a hearing tomorrow, on charge
of selling whisky contrary to the prohi-
bition law II is stated that there are
numerous cases in Sussex county where
the law against selling and manufactur-
ing liquor is being violated.
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piouage act. and IT may be safely as
sumed that their speeches were not con =
sidered by the authorities charged with
enforcing these laws as violation
thereof.
Two Democratic members of the com
mittee, Maurice Bloch aud William s.
Evans, of New York. hold that mem
bers of the Assembly cannot unseat the
five Socialists without violating their
own oaths of Office.
Evans coutended that under the con
stitution of the state. the Assembly lis
forbidden from imposing upon any
member any test of loyalty and cannot
exclude any of these five Socialist as
sembbmeu because they are disloyal or
believe that force and violence arc
necessary in establishing a social state. y
Radical mnorities. says Evans $
report. must not be driven from the
Legislature. 1t is better to have them
in the Legislature than in secret meet
ingS in cellars.
Liberty involves the right to think
wrong" says Assemblyman Bloch in his
report AS experienced and practical
men of affairs political. the members
Of this Assembly know that they cannot
be held personally responsible for every
declaration made i'll any party plat
form
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MAY DODGE BEER ISSUE
Maine Democratic Convention urseo
to Ban National Questions

Bangor. Me. March 30.-CBy A. P.)
---Delcgatcs to the Democratic state
convention, which opened here today
" ere urged to adopt a platform OF state
i>s.cs ard to leave prohibition aud the
Lcay:ue Of Nations covenant to the ma
tional convention. Opposition to in
icctiu! national issues into the state
campaign was led by William X. Pat
tangil. chairman of the state com ,
mittCc.
Prior 10 n conference Of delegates late
last right many had announced that
they Intended ~ advocate the repeal Of
tho federal amendment aud to declare
in favor of light wines and beer. While
discussion was general at the confer e
cnce no dGinitc action was taken.
Few Cortcsts were expected in the
election of the four delegates at large
ard eight district delegates to the. ma .
tional convention and it was believed
that the convention would follow rrecc e
dent by sending its delegates unin-
strlICtcd.
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ment is still high II is on the surface,
however. and | think that down deep
in the heart Of each one is the convic-
ton that ratification must gain new
adherents, if it Is to prevail, before II
vote is called tomorrow in the House.
IL was the earnest belief of such
leaders as Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles
and Mrs. Henry Ridgely, Mrs. Law
renee Lewis. of Pennsylvania, and par
ticularly Miss Alice Paul, that in the
interim of the week end adjournment
there would be change of sentiment
among certain of the members opposed
TO ratification.
There is, it must be frankly con-
fessed, no very great change to report.
The air is filled with optimistic claims,
but there is little that is concrete upon
which to base this feeling.
The "antis" are playing their game
to the limit. Yesterday they claimed
that they had made one convert each
in House and Senate. Both OF these
claims are denied by the sufragists.
IN the other hand, II is positively known
that the ratiiCationsts have gained one
vote. Another member of the House
has promised that If one vote is lacking
he will cast it for suffrage.
Sufragists Play Tor Time
With the issue depending upon out
or two votes either way the equal suf
frage strategists arc playing for time
Miss Alice Paul the most practical and
most indefatigable of the suffrage lead
crs. says they have made material prog
rcss, and IL given an additional week
can secure ratification. IL they can
not accomplish the results in that time
they are willing to abandon the fight
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greater leverage in holding the antis
solid The most conspicuous figure In
oil this turmoil is Republican State
Chairman Daniel J. Layton, son of
Congressman Caleb X. Layton. who is
holding senators aud members from
Sussex county in grip OF steel. IL
Is Layton who will par, ratification II
It is barred. Every influence possible
in Washington aud at home has been
brought upon him, but he refuses to
yield.
Daniel J. Layton and his father. the
congressman. are the men who will be
pilloried before the country as the Re.
publicGns who blocked ratification of
the suffrage amendment in the thirty
sixth state and thus prevented the
women of the. United States from vot
ing at the next presidential election.
II is an unbelievable position. State
Chairman Daniel j. Layton is publicly
quoted as saying that all the talk about
his likelihood Of blowing to the will of
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made during the last twenty -four hours
to frame new and satisfactory joint
resolution for a commission composed
of the speaker pro TEN Of the Senate,
the speaker of the House and three
members of each body, with Pierre du
Pont as chairman Of the commission,
to revise the school code.
Opponents Of the present school law
are given the majority Of this com
mission under present plans. Oddly
enough, the principal opposition is to
the appointment of Mr.. DUPONT ms
chairman of the board. The estab-
members on this subject is regarded as
a step toward better understanding
Of the amendment. SO far as the votes
on the amendment are concerned, moth
ing can be definitely counted on until
the vote is cast. For the sake Of mem
bers who may quietly change their
views, their names will be kent secret
until the last moment For this rea
son any final estimate goes out with
the handicap Of uncertainty.
Red Roses in Majority
Today and yesterday there is no aues.
ton that the number of those wearing
the red rose of anti. suffrage outnum.
bered those who wore the yellow badge
of equal suffrage. The "antis" seemed
10 have concentrated all their strength
in the struggle Of the last few days.
While II. II. Thompson and II. p. Scott,
whose wives are the conspicuous lead =
ers of the "antis," spent n great deal
of their time around the State House.
there have been no visible results Of
their presence. They are diguified,
wealthy and affablc. but they are lack =
ing in the ways Of practical politics
as played in the Diamond state.
The appearance of former Judge
George Gray. Democrat, with the as
sistance Of Edwin Mitchell, Republican.
of Wilmington, is likely TO exert a
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Notwithstanding that his father,
Caleb n. Layton, the only Republican
congressman from Delaware, publicly
processes to be for the amendment, there
Is settled belief that his professions
are camounage. It Is either that, or the
man Is absolutely without influence In
his own county.
Out Of the fifteen members Of the
House and Senate In Sussex county
only, one is Democrat. Caleb Il. lay
one Of the fourteen. He has been ac-
tive around Dover twice since the Leg
islature convened, out accomplished
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nothing. Behind IT all rises .,.. n
relentless war the Laytons have so
against the governor and are still wagi agi
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Effort to Force Vote
on Suffrage Failed
Continued from Page One

Continued from PGsge One
is overwhelmingly Republican in its
Legislature.
Must Gain New AdherentS
The feeling of optimism that has pre-
vailed Among the friends of suffrage over
the ratification of the national amend
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None Guilty Of Anarchy

None Of the asscmblymcn. thcy say.
was charged with breach of the criminal
anarchy statute of the state or the cs o.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-01-03

THE sales eonsummated by James L
1 Mari and company were in excess
10 100000 the past year. James L.
Mari stated that it was the best year
IN the history Of the business for the
realtors. The home buyers made the
largest percentage Of this volume Of
business. M Mari believes that 1920
viii witness remarkable growth in
Fl Paso. The demand for homes is
Increasing. particularly for bunga-
lows recently completed and under
construction
The Mari firm have closed during
the last week. sales amounting to
S127.000- the largest sale being the
ROsen apartments at 112~ Prospect
avenue, total consideration being $50
600. H s. Campbell, who recently
came here from Carrizozo. n ~, was
the purchaser, and rank H. Rosen,
the seller
List OF Other Sales.
Following is a list OF other sales
closed during the past week:
n H Corhin. 3519 Alameda to
Pedro Lopez, $500
Terrace Improvement company to
9. =. Bargieboush, 1907 Cumberland,
$3.50.
Elizabeth Pew TO Edna s. Rice. 1925
Terrace, f600e.
Mari Brothers Investment company.