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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
JAMES H+THOMPSO
DIES SUDDENLY
Body Found in His Room, Death
Evidently Being Due to
Lung Trouble.

James II. Thompson, IS years o,d, and
from Jersey City, y. j., according TO
letters in has possession, was this morn
,nc found dead in his room at POS West
Seventh street An investigation, con-
ducted by Deputy Coroner Harvey l..
Nichols, showed that death was due to
lung trouble.
Thompson was employed by the Aneri-
can Car and Foundry Co, as a boxer
nee April 2. Employment records there
show that he was single, and that pre-
yious 10 coming here his home had been
in New Castle. at ll3 East Second street.
lie was small and thin, and according
Ia persons rooming with him, never SEEM
ed m the best Of health His death ap-
parentlv oecurred otter he had dressed
himself 90 20 TO work this morning. Ac-
coreiing TO the story told by men roonlng
ON the same floor with Thompson, about
$50 this morning they heard noise
nj their door, a. If someone was trying
TO get IN On investigation they found
Thompson in the hall IN a serious condi-
ton and CRYING in a feeble tone for a
doctor. Before they could help him he had
staggered INTO his room and there they
found him living unconscious on the
led. Both men tried to revive him. but
he was dead before they reached him.
They then notified the landladv of his
death and went to work. Both are hat
cleaners in a Market street establish
mcnt.
The coroner is holding the body await
ing an answer 60 "a telegram sent TO Jer-
sev CITY in an effort to find relatives OF
the dead man. A certificate found ID his
possession showed that be belonged to
the Junior Order of United American
Mechanics at Jersey City and had paid
xp his dues for six months.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
CHESTER FESTIVITIES.
p ropram in Connection With Launching
of the kiwanis,

A delegation of Wilmington kiwanians
went to Chester, Pa, today TO attend the
launching Of the Chester Kiwanis at the
ward of the Merchant Shipbuilding Com
nanv. The club members and guests
gathered at 12.l0, standard time, at the
company Office. Moving pictures were
taken OF the assemblage and band con-
cert given before the launching.
The Chester Kiwanis was scheduled
TO slide down the ways at 1920 o clock.
When she had taken the water, her clock
and shield were TO be presented by +. NJ.
Schwalm, president Of the Kiwanis Club
OF Chester.
The Kiwanians are to leave after the
presentation for the Sprnghaven Coun-
try Club, where banquet will be held at
l.3O o o'clock. The speaker is A. S. Colds
borough of Baltimore. To settle their
banquet, the clubs then will take part in
various outdoor sports. Interest centers
especially in the contest between the
Kiwanis and Rotary baseball teams for a
silver loving cup offered to the winning
team by William Chew of the Kiwanians
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
NJ 'ADOO BOOMERS
MAKING LINEUP
Take Advantage of Delsy Over
Platform 10 Strengthen Their
Forces.
nv Associated press - Every Evening

ny Associated Press - Every Evening
San Francisco. July 2 "A day behirf
schedule and with 'he hardest md r0rr'
important of ts work siill ahead fho
Democratic Convention resumed 'ir
morning AZ 10 O'clock Y p ~ Whining
ton tine) to hear the report ~ the pia'-
form committee and face the ncv'af'n
floor fight over prohibition here uns
a probability also 0f frhfs OVER nc
Lengue of Nations and the irish ques'lcf'
Midnight efforts 20 compose ths differ
ences over the wet and drys ssua % 'rn
platform committee failed after prolonged
hours ~ argument md orat0rv it
was announced finally thsf aH proposal
IN include any kind ~ prohiri'ion
plank whatever bad been beaten hv dr-
cisive votes, and that the QUESTION world
be brought 20 The open floor II the eon-
vention
Last nights disappointed crowd whirh
had packed the auditorium keen fnr tne
spectacle ~ VIM J Bryan srtfing of ne
fireworks. trailed n The ball again friday
determined not n he cheated nut ~ tne
show by postponenents 0r delays
BRYAN To NAVE ~ wrsuTEs
Under the program agreed upon br'an
will present his side ~ the rues'i0n in
n speech limited 70 thirty minutes anil
Bainbridge Colhy. SECRETARY q STATE
will present the committee nanarers
side in thirty mInmtes
That arrangement however does not hv
anv means coniine the discflssion ~ ore
hour. Any number - persnns desirfn1
To speak, who NAV he rec0VnIzed ry
( Permanent Chairman ROiiinsur, also uas
be heard for thirty minutes cach hr'-
ans repeatedly announced determnaiian
for "a platform no wet can run ~.
and his announcements q lasf nIght
( assured a prolonged struggle, and even
though the predictions 81 the admnnlstrn-
ton forces that they would be able pr
choke Bryan of" were fuihlled, there
4 was no prospect that they would he
carried out quickly.
When at the close ofsyesterday after
I noon session of the resolutions commit
t Continued on PAGE a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
Outing For Leather Men.

The New Castle Leather Company S
Relief Association has chartered thesteam-
er Brandvwine for an excursion to Angus
tine Beach this evening, for the colored
employees. Tomorrow the white employees
will 90 on an excursion to Augustine
Beach, on the Thomas CLYDE A delega-
ton from New York is expected to
participate in this event Arrangements
have been made for the usual amuse-
ments by the officers of the association,
comprising: John T. Glenn, president;
Albert klabe, vice president; Cecil ii
Vansant, treasurer; and Samuel IL. Brain
ard, secretary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
FATHER GRANT S CARNIVAL.
Big Doings Scheduled for BacOn's Grove
Next Monday.

Everything is in readiness for Father
Grants carnival at Bacons Grove,
Brandywine hundred, on Monday The
first Wilmington contingent will leave
Fifteenth and King streets at ! o'clock
and there will be bus leaving that place
every fifteen minutes thereafter.
The first feature Of the afternoon will
be patriotic meeting at and an address
by a prominent member of the New
Castle county bar. At $50 a fishing party
will be formed, and at there will be a
sight seeing tour. The Philadelphia
Municipal Band will give concert at z.
The fireworks display will be at 8.
There will be dancing all afternoon and
evening, and various games which will
be supervised By special committee.
There will be plenty Of refreshment s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
FACT|ONAL FIGHT OVER
CITY MEAT INSPECTOR
Claim is Made That Councilman
McManus is Holding Leaders
to Promise.

The deadloclinp Of City Council on
meat inspector IL said 20 be due tn fight
between the old Organization and the
New Dlspensaton and the Republican, !,
party and desire Of the latter 10 hog II.
Politically Council stands eight Re-
publican and FIVE Democratic. Council
men Faulkner. Hopkins, Johnson and
Lyon, Republicans, are supporting Charles
w Lutz, Republican and present meat
inspector: Councilmen Ahrahams, For
wood, McManus and Mearns. Republicans
are supporting Howard Stats. Re-
publican and former Councilman, and
Councilmen Abberger, Henry. Kane. Null
vena and Murray. Democrats. are sup
porting Patrick @ Hara Democrat. Seven
votes constitute n majority. Councilman
Johnson renominated Mr.. LutE. Council
man MrManus nominated MIR Stats,
and Councilman Abberger nominated
Mr.. O'fiara.
In past distribution Of ''spoils' Council
man Abrahams was privileged tn select
the clerk of Council Councilman
Faulkner, the coal oil inspector. Council
man Forwood, the building inspector
| Councilman Hopkins, the hnilitf Of Council
| Councilman Johnson. the meat and milk
| inspectors Councilman Lyon, the guard
| for Eighth Street Park and Councilman
/ Mearrls, a Public Building commissioner
| Because Councilman johnson was per
| mfted to choose two officials Cpunnilmar
/ McManms got no plum One year
age, after the breaking Of deadloela OF
| building Inspector and milk inspector
| Mayor Taylor and the Republican Coun
/ cilmen conferred and agreed that Council
/ man McManus should be privileged q
/ select the meat Inspector this year
! Councilman McMnnus now insists or
/ fulfillmont of the agreement. but New
! Dispensation ''hoggishness" prevents, j
/ * said
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
1t Held a Fruitlcss Session Last
Night, Which Continued Until
1890 o'clock.
PRESIDENTIAL CHOICE
STILL UNCERTAIN
MISS LENA EVANS ON
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Her Home is in Newark and She
is the First Delaware Woman
TO be So Honored.
Special Dispatch to Every Evening
By Merris Taylor, Editor Of Every Evenin z
AuDITonIuM. SAN FnANcIscO, Jl

AUDITORIUM. SAN Francisco, july z.
When at 1925 o'clock last night the
Democratic National Convention was
declared adjourned until 10 o'clock this
morning, after n somewhat doubtful
vote, about $4,000 persons filed out OF
the convention hall, completely disguised
with such an ending. They had con-
iidently expected to witness, during the
night session, the opening of the final
round Of the great battle for the Demo
cratic nomination, but were bitterly dis
appointed They saw no fight, no evidence
Of any. But they heard many reports of
the biggest kind Of fight at the meeting
of the platform committee in nm upper
room. That fight, now, in its third day,
promised TO last over night and there
wasn't enough for the convention to do
but adjourn. which il did,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
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PLATFORM POINTERS.

Greetings TO President Wilson,
and pride in achievements of ad-
ministration.
Declares for League of Nations
I as only means of maintaining peace
of world.
Declares Knox treaty substitute
/ Infamous.
| Expresses sympathy for ireland
within limitations of international
comfy.
| Defends conduct of war, and ex-
! nrosses admiration for work of army
! and navy
I Declares financial achievements,
/ including Federal Reserve system
I and providing funds to carry on
I war, unparalleled in history.
| Favors REVISION of existing tax
! laws TO secure equity in tax burden.
/ Saws high cost of living can only
I be rcmedied by increased produc--
I tion. and charges the continuance OF
I abnormal postwar conditions TO
/ Republican obstruction OF peace
! treaty.
I ReafIirms policy of party for
I tariff for revenue only.
i. Fayors creation of effective budg-
! ct system.
I Points to farm loan legislation
! and pledges party TO perfect rural
I credits system.
I Favors collective bargaining and
/ cooperative handling and market
! ing of products of workshop and
! farm.
! Pledges 10 put in effective opera
/ tion a fair method of composing
/ differences between labor and oapi-
/ lal. and opposes compulsory arbi-
! tration as plausible in theory but
/ a failure in fact.
/. Favors Just and proper level in
/ salaries Of government employees.
I Indorses woman suffrage and
I calls on Legislatures Of Tennessee,
! North Carolina and Florida TO rat
Z ify amendment.
! Urges adequate appropriations
/. for Children S Bureau and Woman =
1 Bureau, and corporation with
! States for protection of child life
/ through infancy and maternity care.
\ Urges consideration for disabled
4 soldiers. sailors and marines, and
i pledges legislation to aid ex-servlce
4 men to Become land and home
Z owners.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
CONVICTS ON ROADS.
Taken Out by Guards, But Work
Under Supervision of One OF
Their Number.

A gang of about 40 pr isoners from the
workhouse is out on road work, and, with
the pay for the county truck operated
bv two prisoners, is bringing the county
nearly 500 a day. Contractors and
residents along the roads where the men
arc working have reported 10 Warden Nj.
s. Plummer their satisfaction with the
work done by the prisoners.
The self-governing system installed
by the warden is used in the road work,
as we'll as within the workhouse walls.
guard takes the men to the job and lay
out their work for them. Then he leaves
them in charge of prisoner One gang OF
25 men works habitually in charge of a
single man, himself a prisoner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
Distribution of Medals.

The state medals for the world war
will be distributed at the armory Twelfth
and Orange streets, tonight at z clock
for all service men whose names begin with
letters from G, to G. Captain III. q. Par
ker will have charge of the presentation,
assisted by w. J. Pote. On account OF
the $50 medals to be distributed no ella
borate ceremonies will be allowed. Medals
for state service men whose names are
father along in the alphabet will he dis
tributed according to weekly announce
ments.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
To Sell Peninsula Hotel.

Salisbury. Md, July 2.-One of the
most important realty sales this county
has witnessed in long time will occur on
SATURDAY. afternoon when c. J. Birckhead,
executor of the estate of Samuel H..
Carey. viii sell at public auction the one
half interest of Mr.. Carey IN the two
Main street properties occupied by j. E.
Shocklev d Co, as a department store
and bv r. Harry Phillips as the Peninsula
Hotel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
MANY MINES IDLE.
Workers in West Virginia and Kentucky
Obey Strike Order.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Charlestown. w Va. July 2.-Oper-
ators announced today that "a Of the 81
mines in the Williamson coal feid we're
idle TODAY because of the miners strike.
the strike order was Obeved in the rcRIon
north Of Tug river.
On the Kentucky side n the river.
three mines were affected.
L mon leaders announced that several
hundred workers On the Coal and Els
rivers had quit because Of the absence 4
wage contracts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
SLAYER Of FATHER
GIVEN LIFE SENTETCE
Sussex Youth Who Cut Parents s
Throat Pleads Guilty
to Murder.

Georgetown, July 2-Life imprson-
ment and n 81 900 fine was the punish
Inent meted out to Ollie Morris, the 10
year-old youth who, on April IA, cut his
fathers throat, because the aged parent
objected to his going with certain girl.
1t took several hours of persuasion on
the part of the hoy's mother and attorney
before he agreed to plead guilty 70 second
degree murder, which the State had
agreed to- accept.
The case wS disposed of yesterday
afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
MAY SELL FIRE HOUSE.
Friendship Co. Said to Have Discussed
the Matter Last Night.

Although it is generally understood
that at a meeting of the members Of the
Friendship Fire Co, last night, matters
concerning the selling of the companys
firehouse were discussed, officials OF the
company refused fatty this morning
to discuss the matter. James Keenan,,
president, and Harry White, a trustee,
said that no official announcement would
be made
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
HEADS SALISBURY GAS FIRM.
w. j. Downing Named President at Re-
organization.

Salisbury, Md, July THE Citizens
Gas Co, of this city. the controlling in
terest in which was purchased few day
ago by William j. Downing has reorgan-
lied with Mr.. Downing, president; Il.
D. Mitchell, vice-president: John W.
Downing, treasurer, and William j.
Downing, Jr., secretary.
The company expects to spend a con-
siderable sum of money in adding to ITS
present plant such machinery and equip
ment as will enable it TO render much
better service to more than 600 patrons
in Salisbury and in Delmar. Mr.. Down
ing personally viii oversee and super
wise all Of the company's business opera
tions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
COP. Youths TO Honor Harding.

The Republican First Voters Club
next Tuesday night will change its name
to the Harding First Voters Club and
and adopt resolutions indorsing Harding
and Coolidge, respectively, for President
and Vice-President of the United States.
The club will give an evening excursion
on July Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
CENSUS FIGURES.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Even-ng
Washington. July 2.-FiQlres given
cut today by the Census Bureau ~uoN
Danbury. Conn, lS.cc9. decrease
/ ,345, or sc per cent.
Gettysburg, Pa, 4, i39, increase iOa, 1r
10.1 per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
Dental Clinic for Children.

Salisbury, Md, July IA free dental
clinic, for the benefit OF the school children
of Wicomico county, has been arranged
here The clinic will be opened in the
offices of DR.. G. f. Smith, of this city, on
July s and will be continued every Thurs
day during July and August Any school
child in the county is entitled to visit the
clinic for mouth and teeth examinations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
BRYAN, LOSING in COMMITTEE
CARRIES FIGHT FOR DRY PLANK
TO FLOOR OF The CONVENTION

Midnight Efforts to Compose Differences Over Wet and Dry
Issue Fail After Hours Of Argument and Oratoy-Com-
moner to be Allowed Thirty Minutes, and Bainbndge
Colby viii Present Committee Managers Sde-wiIl
Likely Be Many Other Speakers -Ballotng for Nominee
Likely Will Not Be Reached Before Night, and Possibly
Not Until Tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
DEMANDS ON CHINA.
American Legation Wants Responsibility
Fixed for Murder Of Missionary.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Picking. july THE Amencan .egt-
tion here insists that General g. hang
Ching Yao be held responsible for tne
murder Of Rev ". a. Reimert 0f New
Tripoh. Lehigh county Pa, Who Was
killed early in June when fo Chow Was
abandoned by northern troops 20 troups
of the southern Chinese republic.
The general who was military governor q
Human, has been deprived ot hls anA
for his failure n the 6ghtng
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
Amusements Tonigh.

Playhouse NazimOva IN The Heagt of 4
Child.
Queen oliver Curwood The Couragn
Of Marge O'noone
Nfajestic-''rhe Great Accident
Savoy-Ed th HalOr tn Children % Dcs-
tiny.
f,tFand--'The Grim Famc.
RiaitO--"1'yins OF suffering Creck.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02

How this adjournment will affect the
balloting for President. now expected 70
begin sometime today, it is difficult to say.
But it has not affected the confidence OF
McAdoo managers. 1t was evident,
however, that the McAdoo boom was not
so prominent yesterday as Wednesday,
but this is hardly an indication that he is
beaten. In few words, it can be said
that the fight for the nomination Is still
Continued ON page u
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
Upon WHICH The DEMOCRATIC
PARTY GOES BEFORE COUNTRY

Fayors League Of Nations as Means Of Maintaining Pema
neu Peace Of World and Commends President for Stead
fastly Standing for Covenant Agreed to by All Allied
Nations-Expresses Sympathy for Ireland Within
Limits Of International Comity-Defends Conduct Of War
and Points to Record Of Financial Achievements
cut Declarations on Labor and Other Questions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
SOMERSET TAX RATE Sl.s5.
Commissioners Fix on Highest Levy
Ever Declared.

Princess Anne, Md, July 1.-The
County Commissioners for Somerset
county, in session this week, struck the
county levy for the year 1920. The county
tax rate is 81 90, the State rate is 80 31-72
cents, making the combined rate for
State and county taxes, S2.3l 3l.72. The
total amount provided by the levy is
SlSS, ,463. SO.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
This Case Dismissed.

Harry J. Layman, arrested on the
charge Of operating a motor vehicle
without license. was dismissed in City
Court this morning on the recommends
tion of Traffic Sergeant Devenish.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
PROGRAM TODAY.

San Francisco, July 2.-Today's
Democratic Convention program.
Meets ~ 10 m. q p. m. VII
mlngtOn time
Report Of the platform commit
tee 10 be presented and considered.
After adoption If platform, bal
loting for Presidential nominee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
Caroline Tan Rate $40.

Denton. Nd July 2.--The Caroline
Countr Commissioners made the levy
for 1920 yesterday One dOllar and i1rtl
nine eents Is the rate Additional money
for schools and roads made the increase
from S1.1S imperative.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
Weather Forecast.

Ry Associated Press 60 every Evrning
Washington, July 3.--Meatncr forecast tnr
dDelaware;
ThundershOwers probable tonight AMI
Saturday, winds mostly south and moderate
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
FRANCES M'GARRlrY.

Frances. the six months old daughter Of
Joseph and Ida Mccarthy, died yester
day at the home Of her parents, 2l0S
Market street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
OBITUARY.

FUNERAL OF AUGUSTA BAUER.
The funeral Of Augusta Bauer. widow Of
George Z. Bauer, aged 90 years, viii be
held from the homo of her son-in-law,
Thomas w. Deats, S4l kirkwood street.
Saturday afternoon. at go O'Clock, with
interment in Riverview Cemetery
ELI7ARETH BURKE.
Elizabeth Heisler. wife Of Richard G.
Burke aged so years, of Oak Grove, died
Yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02
RRIDaET MrRPHY.

Bridget, wife Of the late John Murphy,
died YESTERDAY Funeral services win be
held from Mealey sparlors, Saturday morn
ing, 9 o'clock with requiem mass at St.
Thomas Church and interment at Cathe-
dral cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02

To prevent bottle famine return empties
promptly. Clover Dairy Co.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-07-02

Certified milk for infants. Clover Dairy
Co.-Adv.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-02-21

edge of blacksmithing, having con-
Quoted a shop at Corsicana, Texas,
prior to coming here. These young
men already have worked up good
trade and bid fair to become quite
popular with automobile owners
Their work speaks for itself and all
they ask is chance to show you.
Infant Son Passes
Samuel Jofar; infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Jofar, of West Grant street,
died Thursday evening, February II
of pneumonia. The funeral was held
Saturday afternoon, o'clock, from
the Merryman undertaking parIors,
Rev. NJ. Thompson, pastor of the c.
NJ E. church, officiating.
Mrs. Fleming Indisposed
Mrs. T. Fleming of 111S East JEFF
ferson street has been confined to hei
home the past few weeks with ill
ness. She is being attended by DR.
W. C. Hackett and hopes soon to re
cover.
Mrs. Conquest Arrives
Mrs. w. ]. Conquest, wife of the
pastor of the local A. M. e. Zion
church, arrived Monday from Los An
geles.
To Prescott
Mrs. Elizabeth Hendricks left
Wednesday morning for Prescott
where she will spend several days
visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. ]. Blair
Home From California
Rev. A. C. Caldwell is spending a
few days in the city with his family
He has just returned from tour OF
California.
Second Baptist Church
Large attendance is reported fol
both services at the Second Baptist
church, Sunday. The collection fol-
the day exceeded $4,000.
Jim-crow Waiting Room
In the plans being drawn for the
new union depot for Phoenix provi
sion is made for "a waiting room for
men and women and large general
waiting room for Mexican and colored
persons" Whose idea is this? Did
it originate in the minds of the archi-
tects or was it merely suggested by
our erstwhile friend from the south
land? We shall begin our fight now
against this piece of treachery and
intend to fight to the last ditch.