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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
FRIENDS WORK IN GERMANY.
illustrated Lecture by Arthur jackson
Tells Of Distressing Conditions.

An illustrated lecture showing the
work done in Germany by the Friends
relief workers was delivered by Arthur Z.
jackson last night in the Friends, Meeting
House. Mr.. Jackson recently returned
from Germany. He was one OF the group,
headed by Alfred G. Scattergood, who
went to Europe at the request of Herbert
G. Hoover, head of the European Relief
administration. j. Edgar Rhoades, also
of this city, was member of the same
party.
Many slides were shown, some depict
ing lot OF undcrfed children. The speaker
said a smile is rare thing among German
children. IT is very difficult, he said, to
help the middle class because of their in
dependence. Many are too proud to. ac-
cept aims, he told his hearers. Comparative
price tables were exhibited TO show that
some of the food prices have been advanced
many times over their pre-war level.
Speaking of the Allies hope Of collecting
their war indemnity, the speaker declared
that taking the ships from Germany was
like cutting the cows throat and trying
to milk her at the same time !" The Allies
must feed the Germans, Mr.. jackson
declared.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
DECORATION OF CHIvALRY.
Will Be Conferred on Nineteen Members
of Rebekah Degree.

An event of unusual importance IN
Wilmington Odd Fellowship will take
place at the Community Auditorium this
evening, when the decoration of chivalry
will be conferred on nineteen lady mem-
bers of the Rebekah degree, who have been
voted this honor by their subordinate
lodges. For this occasion. General W. G..
Gurney, commander of the Patriarch
Militants will be in here to confer this
degree under auspices of Canton Delaware
No p NJ, /. o. O +.
The recipients of this degree are men,
bers of Rebekah lodges from all parts of
the State, as far down as Harrington, and
large number of Odd Fellows and their
friends are expected to be on hand to
witness the work, which viii start at 8
o'clock and be followed by dance from
$50 until II.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
Easter Hosiery
For Women

Beautiful new Silk Stockings
high double heel, some with all
silk garter TOP, full regular made
$3.50, S4.25 and $3.50.
Wayne Knit and best knit
Stockings, also some other good
makes for women. ColorS,
black, White, navy, dark brown,
beaver and grey: high double
heel. S2.65, $2.75, $2.95, SS.25
and $3.50.
Fancy lace Stockings in Rich
elieu rib lace clocks. wide mesh,
hole lace, also black silk with
white cloSk or white with black
clocks. Prices start at SITS,
Ss.75, S4.25 up to S6.75.
True shape Isle Stockings
With double heel, sole and toe,
garter tops that will not rip or
run. ColorS are beaver, cordovan
and black. Special, s1.0o pair.
Wayne Knit, a high grade,
good wearing silk Isle Stocking
for women, full fashioned deep
elastic garter top. COlorS, black,
white, navy and cordoVan. Spe-
cial, S1.00 and S1.25 a pair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23

on recruiting duty for the Marine Corps,
entered tho Office. After trying several Of
his phrases, which did not work, he suR-
gestcd they take him 10 the cashier at
the Hotel du Pont. The cashier talked
for afew minutes in Spanish butstill Dcliz
did not "savvy"
Frank J. Bryne WAS then called into the
case and after Hucntly talking with the
young aspirant, be told Sergeant Davis
that Deliz wanted To join "laMarino,"
or the navy, for the period Of ono year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
Tcitsworth, School No. so, and Estellc

Tcitsworth, School No. so, and Estellc
Frick, High School
Shermcr II. Stradley called the atten-
ton of the board to the use of lot adj
joining School No. l6 by the Clover
dairy plant as driveway. DIR. G. A..
Beck stated the dairy should be given
n notice to keep off the ground or legal
action would be taken and a resolution
was passed to have the secretary notify
the dairy company.
Motions were passed by the Board that
a record of bills paid should appear in
the minutes, and that a copy of the
minutes of the etings be mailed to
absent members
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
Big Day For AutoistS.

Automobiles had big day Sunday
on kennett pike. Many are sa id To have
been trying out their machines for
speeding particularly on the section of
the road above Greenville, where one
man had to wait over three minutes before
he could pass, so heavy was the traffic
over the road.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23

and no longer. IIe wns told Of the posi-
tilitics Of the three branches Of tbc service
by Mr.. Byrnc but he decided that tho
pay was 10 email and the term Of serving
Too long so he gave up the ghost" and
changed his mind about serving Uncle Sam.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
For Children

Children'S all-Sllk Stockings
for Easter and spring wear, in
pink. sky and White. SITS,
$500, S2.25 and up 70 $2.s5,
according TO size.
Children's fine ribbed white
Isle Stockings, double heel. sole.
toe and knee. 75c and S5c pair.
ChildrenS cotton Stockings in
White, black and dark brown.
soc and soc pair.
Children's fancy top Socks,
also plain colors and good com
binationS OF stripes and clocks.
45c, soc and 59c PAIR
Children's white silk Socks,
white and light shades, Sl.oo
pair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
BRICKLAYERs WAGE DISPUTE.

The wage dispute between the brck-
layers and the master bricklayers wls
taken up last evening IN a lively meeting
of BrIckIayers' Union No ! of Delaware,
in IrIsh-American Hall. The arbitration
committee of the union viii meet tho
committee of the master brickiayers dur
ing the week m sn attempt 10 reach
final agreement
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
WANTED TO JOIN LA MARrNo."
But After Finding Interpreter In Prank
Bryne Jos Deliz Changes Mind.

Sunday Joseph Dclis, who came to
this country about three months ago
from Porto Rico, went into the u. s.
Army recruiting station and gave the men
chance to try out their mexican border
lingo, but Deliz could not 'fcomprendez
just about the time the army men were
about to pass the buck, Sergeant Davis,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23
HABITS !

Habits, good and bad, are the
strongest things IN US. Il was diff
fcult to break the habits of users
Of the 'bus," the oil lamp and to
Introduce the telephone; all be-
cause the habit of using the other
was strCng.
II Is just 50 in matters of less
importance for instance, ID the
purchase of your Coffee and Tea
- know the market, both retail
and wholesale, and know that my
Coffees and Teas are the best for
the money. Buying my 1-3 mix
ture. soc a lb., Is a good habit to
acquire. Heroy Tea Stores, Her
bert Heroy, President, III Market
Street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-23

New JArARe NJ 4O3 VTAnRe.
A garage will be erected at 4pg-l1
Orange street, To cost $4,000 Nathan
Schlangrr is the owner
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
EXPLAINS PURPOSE
or UOM4NS LEAGUE

Following the recent women suf-
frage victory I'm tennessee came the
organization Of the Indiana League
OF Women Voters with Mrs a. IT,.
Beardslcy as president with head
quarters at ElShart-
The purpose of the league is 90 aid
women in gaining fair and unbias-
ed political education ass a prepara-
tion for work in the coming election
In Indiana. as well as other states.
the League OF Women Voters is pre-
pairing 90 establish citizenship
schools in all counties Later pre-
cinct and ueiEhborhood classes for
instruction and discussion OF govern
ment and Political topics viii be
founded
These schools will be nom partisan.
or rather ail-partiSau. since the
league is built up ON that basis Part
isan subjects relating 90 candidates
VIII not be allowed Attendance is
not restricted 90 members of the
league as all women are invited.
Legislation along. welfare lines
will receive special attention from
the special committee Of the league.
The committees now actively en-
gagged in making surveys and draw
ing plans are the child welfare. wo-
men in industry. social hygiene. AM
erican citizenship. food supply and
demand and The legal status OF wo-
men committee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
DEATHS


Harry II. Miller. $40 y. Hin 81.
son " Mr.. and Mas. aIahion Miller.
died Friday ancraeou at O'Clock
in the 81. Joseph hospital after an
illness on six months with "a comph-
cation OF diseases. Nr. Miller was
born June $50. 1880. iu South Bend,
and had been lite resident or this
city. ard Us survived by three broth
crs John s. and Richard J. and
MahlOn Miller. and three sisters
Mrs. Bessie Fulias OF Catasaqua, Pa,
and Ruth and Pearl Miller Of south
Bend. The body may be viewed Sat
urday at I u. IN. at the Miller -onl..
The funeral viii be held at 3
O'Clock Monday morning at the ST
Joseph church. Rev. +. j. Carroll
e.. s. c.. officiating. Burial viii -
made in the Highland cemetery. Mr.
Miller was a member OF the 1OEth
Ammunition train with the Blue and
Grey i'm France for Il months.
Mem bers OF the American Legion
Post so viii attend the funeral and
"a firing squad under the direction OF
Commander George W. Freyermuth
viii have charge OF the last military
rites
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
HOLD FUNERAL SERVICES

While bells tOlled and business re-
manned suspended between the
hours Of two and three Friday after
noon. Michigan City stood with barred
heads on the curbs Of. its streets in
silent homage 70 the funeral process
sion that carried 10 heroes graves
the bodies OF Private Earl Kirkham
and Sergeant Norman Rabe. The
bodies OF the dead soldiers arrived
over the Michigan Central Thursday
afternoon. They we're Immediately
taken 70 the court house where they
remained guarded by a Legion es-
cort all night. The funeral was
strictly military. The soldiers were
the first Michigan City boys 20 be
brought home from the field OF hon
or in France. Several South Bend
Legion men attended the funeral
services.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
MAN IS CAUGHT
UNDER STUMP AS
HE CUTS ROOTS
Crowd Aids Elkhart Firemen
Extricate Injured
Man.

ELKHART. Ind. Aug. 20.-Leroy
Wilton, 80, q mechanic employed in
a factory here, is confined 10 his bed
by injuries received last night in an
unusual accident. He was working
20 bury a 100 pound elm tree stump
in his front yard, and was pinned
beneath the stump when it slipped
as he was lying beneath it, chopping
at small roots.
A crowd of 200 persons quickly
gathered and their efforts 10 release
the man proving in vain, two fire
companies were called. The firemen
worked for nearly an hour before
they were able to rescue Wilton.
Wilton's injuries consist of the
tearing of the ligaments of one hip
and severe bruises and cuts. He de
clared today that while he was pin
ned on his back under the stump he
was compelled 70 talk constantly in
order TO keep his head and prevent
his collapsing completely His nerve
and strong constitution were all that
prevented his suffering severely
from the experience.
Curtails Coal Shortage.
Last year when Wilton was I'M
able TO get coal, he chopped down
an old elm tree in his yard, getting
five cords Of wood from It, Recent
~ ne decided 70 bury the stump. left
when he cut down the tree. He had
burned away good part Of the
stump and had dug a deep hole
around il. His plan was to burn
and cut away the under roots al
lowing the main part OF the stump
10 topple into the hole, after which
he expected 70 cover IL up.
In working at the job he was fin
ally compelled 10 crawl underneath
the stump to reach certain roots
which he sought 10 cut. II was
while he was thus occupied that the
stump suddenly settled, pinning him
under II at the bottom of the 10
foot hole.
when the firemen arrived they
erected a block and tackle over the
| hole and after a protracted struggle
with the apparatus. during all OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
EVERY VOTER
MUST REGISTER
Rules for Prospective Regis.
trants This
Fall.

Every voter must register Sept 4
or Oct. 4, registration days. in order
TO cast a ballot at the election Nov
,. This information was sent on;
today by republican and democrats
state committees.
Because this year voters will have
two chances and three ways in which
to register, it is expected that the
November vote will be by far the
largest ever polled. Voters may reg
lister: in person; or by affidavit
sworn before a notary public; or by
filling out d registration blank and
having it signed by two voters OF the
precinct in which he lives.
Voters must register in the pre-
cinct in which they vote and the res-
istratiOn booths will be open from s
a. IN. 10 g p. m. on both dates.
The large number or women ex-
pected TO. vote this fall has brought
up several questions regarding their
registration and eligibility TO vote.
Rules for Women.
Should a registered woman marry
after oct. 4, she must remain IN the
precinct in which she registered in
order TO vote. However, she may
make affidavit that she retains that
precinct IS her legal residence until
after election day. in which case she
may vote.
Again II a woman marries after
registering she may give her maiden
name or make affidavit that she is
the person registered under that
name.
To qualify as a voter. in addition
70 registration, one must be p years
old. be a citizen of the United States
and must have resided IN the state
six months, the township Cor ward
sixty days and the precinct thirty
days.
A voter moving out Of his town
ship will lose his vote. However a
registered voted may move from one
precinct 20 another within the town
ship at any time previous 10 30 days
before election
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
AUDITORIUM.

The chief attraction at the Audi
forum today is a sensational six reel
drama Of the Mexican border called
The She Tiger" which was adapted
from The Love Thief" The story
is enacted by an all star cast and is
said to be one of the best Mexican
bordeS love dramas yet filmed. Hank
Mann in Jazz Babies a two reel
com edy scream and Pathe News are
the other pictures. The great Jack
Dempsey in Daredevil Jack serial
sensation: popular Helen Gibson in
The Broken Trestle" a sensational
two reel railroad drama: Monkey
Business a laughable two reel sun
shine comedy: Pathe News and Mutt
and Jeff are the stars and their res
ective pictures on for tomorrow
| Beautiful Beatriz Michelena, famed
as opera star appears for two days
starting Monday in The Flame of
Hellgate" her first big production
with her own company. Miss Mich
elena plays the role of a daredevil
cowgirl and her riding and stunts are
said 20 equal any ever attempted
by cowboys on the screen. Charlie
Chaplin in by the Sea comedy.
Topics Of the Day and The Ladies'
Tailor" a two reel Sunshine comedy
are the other pictures We have
had many requests as 20 the play
dates Of The Woman He Choose. &"
the wonder drama Of the twentieth
century which is based on the direct
violation OF the Sixth commandment.
This uper-production was adapted
from DR.. Selma LagerIof's famous
sex and sin story. The Girl From
the Marsh Croft" DR.. Lagerlof is
a Swedish authoress and Philosopher
and is one OF the few women who
ever received the Noble 7 rize for lit
erature. THE Woman He Choose. %
will be shown al the Auditorium for
two DAYS only. Sept / and .
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
BABY DRINKS
CARBOLIC ACID

While the children OF Adam KIDD
zinski. 6l3 5. Meade ST. were play
ing in the kitchen Of the home lit
tie Felix Klodzinski. one and a half
years old. drank a part OF the con-
tents OF a bottle OF carbolic acid.
The police ambulance in charge OF
Patrolman Luther and DeNoss made
a record run 10 the Meade 81 home
and took the baby 20 ELworth hos
pital. DR.. Cooper was called but little
hope is held for the recovery OF the
baby.
According 20 the story OF the
story OF the mother OF the child she
had been cleaning a bed and had
poured a quantity Of carboiic acid
IN a saucer. Her I'VE children,
ranging in ages from one and a half
TO ten years. were playing in the
room. The youngest found the polls
on and drank the acid before his
brothers could stop him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
PLAN CONCERTFOR
POTT4W4TOMIE

In addition 70 the weekly concert
by Elbel. South Benders will have a
chance 10 hear the ReGmen's band
which is scheduled 70 play al Potta-
watomie Tark. Sunday afternoon al
$50 o'clock. The concert is the first
public affair given by Redmen's or
ganization although the reputation
OF the band is an assurance OF a good
turnout.
The program announced is as fol-
lows:
star SpanGled Banner: March. The
Scoutmaster - Farnham; Overture
The Conquerer-King: Valse, June
Baxter; War Song. Grand selection
Boyer; Intermezzo. Las Flores -
Al Hayer; Overture. Sincerity -
Barnard: Overture. Determination
Al Hayer: Dance OF the Imps-King
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
CIVIC CRNTERS
HOLD MEETING
Discuss Plans of Forming 4
Local First Voters
Club.

A combined meeting OF the civic
center Organizations and the city
recreation committee was held Fri
day evening az the city school ad-
ministration building Several prob
lens OF public interest were dis
cussed. among them being ~ the TO-
cal civic center committee should
undertake the forming OK a First
Voters Club in the local public
center. These clubs are 20 be
formed during the first week "
October and series OF seven lee
lures are 10 be given ~ the local
high school and az other meeting
places for the purposes ~ acquain--
ing nrst time voters with tho value
of citizenship in this country
Suggested topics for these seven
lectures were announced Friday ev-
eniug by Col c. S Bullock. they are
as follows story OF the Constitu-
tion," our Presidcnts-How We
Make Them" "ReSponsibliues ct
Citizenship How 10 Become
Citizen" and Women and The Bal
lot" At the end OF this series OF
talks a get-togethcr social rs 10 he
held and ballots may be cast az ,h.s
meeting. Final plans for this series
and the names OF the speakers are
20 be announced at the reEul--
monthly meeting OF the committee
on Sept. 8.
The second question tina, was
brought Up at the meeting was that
OF holding Eet-to-Eether meeting
IN all the public schools Tor the pur-
pose OF acquainting the parents OF
the school children with the priu-
cipal and teachers of the school az
which their child was attending. A.
the time OF the meeting a snort
program will be presented by the
students Of the school. IL was also
decided upon a. the meeting that an
informal receI ton will be held n
the near future for Col. G. Seymour
the new recreauonal director OF tho
city, in order 10 acquaint the direc
tor with the different civ!c center
heads OF the city. The invitation o.
the local Chamber Of Commerce 20
the bowling alleys IN the blsemcu.
OF the Chamber of Commerce build
ing was accepted, and working giris
bowling classes will be started
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
s. BnchcIor's PraYer.

Backward. turn backward. o Time,
IN your fight
Give ms a maiden with skirts not so
tight.
Give us girl whose charms. many
or few.
Are not exposed by much peek-a-boo.
GIVE us a maiden, no matter what
age,
Who won't use the street for a vau-
deville stage.
Give us O girl not SO sharply in view;
Dress her in skirts that the sun won't
shine through.
Then give Us the dances of days long
gone by;
With plenty Of clothes and steps not
SC high:
Gust turkey-trot capers and butter
milk glides.
The hurdy-gurd twist and the wig
gle-tail slide.
Then let US feast our tired optics
once more
on a genuine woman as sweet as OF
yOre.
Yes. Time. please turn backward and
grant our request
For Gods richest blessing-but not
one uudressed.
Wyoming Mountaineer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
MAY ATTEMPT TO
REVERSE SUFFRAGE
RATIFICATION ACT

BY United Press:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 20. -
The house of representatives was
prepared for an attempt 20 reopen
the suffrage ratification resolution
today. While those opposed 10 rat-
Hcation have not revealed their
plans. it was expected Speaker Seth
NJ. Walker would bring up his mo-
ton TO reconsider the resolution or
ratification and would attempt TO re-
verse the decision g the house.
Walker declared~fS members have
signed an agreement 10 vote for a
reconsideration and that three more
will be obtained. making a majority.
The Davidson county grand jury
today resumed its Investigation OF
lobbying activities. J. \. Eichelber-
ger. field secretary for the American
Constitutional league. who testified
yesterday, was 10 appear again to-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-08-21
speclal to- The News. Tlmes

Gltild4 To ut -NtNH- AAlNe
LAPORTE. Ind, Aug. 20.-A
suit 20 dissolve an international
brotherhood. and on which decis-
ion will PERHAPS rest others OF wide
bearing in labor circles and organ
izations connected with the laboring
element in this country, is being
heard in Judge Gallaghers special
session Of LaPorte county court.
1t seems that in the year 1880, a
number OF shipbuilding and iron
workers organized a union which
was afterwards made 10 take IN
other workers in smaller cities in
the territory adjacent TO Chicago.
Then in 1893, this organization
was joined with the national organ
ization and the title made The In
ternational brotherhood Of boiler
makers and iron ship builders and
helpers Of America"
This organization took in per-
hapS every worker in those trades
in the United States and was affili-
ated, it is understood, with similar
organizations abroad. The organ
ization is said 70 nave sailed along
quietly and without serious trou-
bles nationally and with but few