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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
CHINESE SLAVE GIRL
RESCUED BY POLICE
Held Prisoner for Six Years, She
Drops Note to Street,
Asking Help.

San Francisco, Cal, July 31.--Shuf-
fling homeward through the fog in China
town the other night, Chinese youth
noticed piece Of white paper hutter
through n circle of light from street
lamp and fall TO the pavement. He picked
it up and read its message, in Chinese
characters:
II am slave girl. I wish to get away
from my cruel masters. ] have been kept
n prisoner six years on the fourth floor Of
1lI5 Stockton street. My name is boi
Mui. was brought here from China
when ] was n little girl. ] hive a friend
who says II | can send word to the man
who passes in blue clothes with "A star,
they will help me. | want TO go back TO
China. Please help me"
The young Oriental 10 whom the note
had fallen, happened to be American
born. He knew that il was dangerous to
interfere with the girls oaptors and TO in
form might mean death for him and his
family. He went to the Hall Of Justice
with the note and his name will never be
known To anyone but the police
Police Captain O'Meara. with Federal
officials and n representative OF a Chinese
mission, raidod the place an hour after the
letter was dropped out OF the window.
They battered down three doors and on
the fourth floor found 1oi Mui.
The girl ia held in the city prison while
Federal officers investigate her story. She
may be deported. She said she was sold
az a slave in China when -he was IL years
old and brought to this country after
ward Detectives say ahc was held by the
Hop Sing tong, one OF the strongest fac
tions of Chinatown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
FORMER WELL-TO-OO
LIVE HARD IN BERLIN
Their Standard is Reduced to
That of Plain Laborers, Says
One of Them.

Berlin. July 12.-How the erstwhile
well-to-do, live in present day Germany Is
described in the Allgemeine Zcltung by an
elderly high state functionary, married
man with family, who SAYS that al
though he belongs TO the upper 10000 IN
Prussia. according TO the income tax
schedule. his stylr Of living is reduced TO
that Of a plain laborer.
al own q fine mansion in fashionable
Berlin suburb" he W ties. "but we have
been Obliged to let four rooms furnished,
and will have TO restrict our own apart
ments still further
Before the war, we breakfasted on
eggs and bacon, white bread and butter,
and tea with cream and sugar; now we
have TO content ourselves with thin Cruel,
black bread, no butter or sugar, and the
nondoscript official Jam.
"Oniy once or twice 81 week does meat
appear on the dinner table; never JOINT
Wine has been abolished. Supper con
sists Of porride, herrings or cheese. He
fore the war, the family used seven pints
of milk daily; now quarter Of pint ,s the
allowance.
CLOTHES are worn threadbare, my son
mends my shoes and my daughter cuts my
hair
Letter writing he's become too OK
pensive ! tear of unused half sheets OF
letters received and use old envelopes, in
side out Baths are cut down TO one-half.
I've can no longer afford TO entertain
company 10 meals; we meet our friends
after supper"
The present lean times, the writer con-
fesses. have not impaired his health very
much, although he SAYS he has become
somewhat spare in body
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
"MANN|X FAMED EMbtRS
Of RELIGIOUS B|GOTRY"
Australian Premier Says His Ac-
Chalmers Are Sinn Feiners and
Other Wild Fanatics.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

Melbourne, Aug 3-W. A. Hughes,
prumier of Australia, speaking here to-
day attacked Archbishop Mannix for his
Irish utterancos. virtually replying to the
archbishop's statement IN New \ lork re-
cently in which he denounced Mr.. Hughes.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN America favorable
To- Archbishop Mannix.' said MIR. Hughes,
were carefully stage managed IN manner
similar Co that pursued in those. arranged
In Aust ralia. and the people who acclaimed
him there were Sinn Feiners, possibly
leavened with Bolshevik or other wild
fanatics. Archbishop Mannix does not
represent Australia on the Irish or any
other question and Is tho acknowledged
Slnn Fem leader IN this country
W hen he arrived in Australia seven
years ago the Premier continued, Aus
traha was freer from sectarian bitterness
than any country IN the world. Spurred
by boundess personal ambition and hatred
81 Great Britain. Archbishop Mannix has
famed tho diving enbers Of religious bigot-
~ into fierce blaze. gathering around
hum every fanatic alien and Slnn felner
a. the country. lie worked lncessantly
during the war to prevent recruiting.
Referring to an alleged threat by Arch
bishop Mannix to deal with Hughes
upon the prclate return TO Australia, the
premier SAID
lie may. but first Of All he has 70 re-
turn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Elkton, Md, Aug. 4.-Friends of Mrs.
Hugo Nunnebacker, formerly Miss Ada
Wells, daughter of Joseph III. Wells OF
Elkton, were shocked to hear OF her sud-
den death at Hampton, Va, on Sunday.
She was about 40 years of age and former
ly was the wife of John w. Scott, securing
a divorce from Mr. Scott shortly after
they moved from their farm near Newark,
Del. and marrying Mr.. Nunnebacker.
Her funeral was held yesterday, at Hamp-
ton, a number of Elktonians attending
the services.
Mrs. II. Winfield Lewis, Miss Eliza
beth Lewis and William Lewis of Elkton
are spending a two-weeks vacation at
Atlantic City.
During Saturday night S storm consider
able damage was done in the upper section
of Cecil county, cattle were killed and
buildings struck by lightning.
Many farmers from various districts
of the county ppeared before the County
Commissioners, yesterday, asking for
improved roads.
Former Mayor and Mrs w Don Price
of Elkton will leave, tomorrow, for visit
of two weeks to their son, Alan ID. Price,
at West Palm Beach, Fla.
The Grange at West Nottingham will
open a four-night carnival, this evening.
The proceeds will aid in providing q new
Grange building.
With band from Philadelphia, Cop
son Park campmeeting will open, this
afternoon, near North East, for two-week
meeting.
Announcement is made of the marriage
OF Miss Hester Miller, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Miller of Childs, and
Ralph Shippers of Wilmington, last Sat
urday morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
ANCIENT LORE OF TAHITI.
Ancient Temple Of Islanders 10 - un-
covered by Excavation.

COVcIeo Dy 1ANovSssOsss
Papeete. Tahiti, July The ancient
lore Of Tahiti is to be resurrected and the
ruins of the temples of the South Pacific
Islanders, ordered destroyed century
ago by Christian missionaries are to bc
uncovered by excavation. Efforts TO
gather the relics of a forgotten worship
are being vigorously prosecuted here:
Interest centers upon the great central
temple of Marae at Ateh,ru, on Tahiti
island. where human sacrifices were Of
fered TO the bloodthirsty god OF war,
'fOro," so completely were the wishes oi
the missionaries carried out that nothing
remains save traces Of the foundations OF
this extensive temple. Excavations are
expected 20 bring to light some interesting
objects. which Il is hoped, will reveal the
purposes and uses of this ancient structure
Marae. while being the chief temple
of Tahiti. was not the oldest or the mos
i'm portant in the islands The temple al
Opoa. traces Of which still remain on the
island of Raiatea, WAS the sacred center oi
religion in the. eastern Pacific and not
until a stone from this has been incor-
porated i'm the structure did the Marae
temple on Tahiti become consecrated
IL was at Marae that Captain Cook
witnessed the ceremonies OF human sac
rifces chronicled in his Voyages.
The natives, while processing Christ
ianity, and manifcsting 10 by most active
church attendance, have deep fear OF
these places. Under no circumstance
will they approach these temples at night
nor venture near them by day without
great trepidation, believing That should
they In any way offend the sleeping gods
vengeance will come.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
AMERICAN AND BRITISH
GIINBOATS CHECK BANDITS

Shanghai, July Brigands who have
terrorged the upper reaches of the
Nangtsze river IN recent months found a
sudden check put upon their activities
when American and British gunboats were
dispatched into the upper river from
Shanghai. according to reports that
have filtered back to Shanghai.
The gmboats were sent up TO Chunking
after a band ot outlaws took possession
Of the Robert Dollar ii of the Robert
Dollar Company of Shanghai at Wanhsien
in Sgechuen province, and were frightened
away only by the timely appearance OF
the American gnboat Palos which came
in response to distress signals.
The Robert Dollar ii, on the maiden
voyage of the new upriver service the
Dollar Company Is establishing, was fired
upon from shore aftef the first encounter
Messages 10 Shanghai said that the bandits
vanished INTO the hills on the appearance
of the ginboats.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
CULTURED RUSSIAN WOMEN
RESTAURANT MATTRESSES

Now York, July 2s.---Msny cultured
Russian women now are acting ~ wait
resecs in Constantinoplc restaurants, nc
cording To word received here from an
agent of the American Central Committee
for Russian Relief.
These women still wear afternoon and
evening clothes which they took with
them when they fed from Bolshevist
Russia.
There |. the spirit of the cantccn about
IL all !" read the agents report, and their
compatriots and friends salute them in
the usual charming manner of kissing
their hands, and everyone talks with them
and helps them in their serving"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
MORE COMMUNISTS WILL
BE TRIED AT FALL TERM

Chicago, Aug. 3.-With twenty MEM
bers of the communist labor party under
sentence for conspiring TO advocate the
overthrow Of the government by force,
the states attorney yesterday 10 prepared
clear the docket of radical cases at the
fall term of court.
Eighty SIX Communists, 81 Industrial
Workers of the world and three women
communist laborites, caught in the same
nationwide roundup which trapped Viii
ham Bross Lloyd and his nineteen as
sociated found guilty by jury last night
remain to be tried.
Evidence in all the cases is practically
the same and yesterdays victory for the
state when every defendant was found
guilty has materially strengthened the
prosecution In the coming trials, the
states attorneys office announced today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
BOY SCOUTS SERVE AS
CONDUCTORS IN STRIKE

Warsaw. July boy Scouts acted rs
conductors recently during strike of
municipal employees of Warsaw and which
affected the street car system owned hy
the city Men volunteers from technical
schools and electrical institutions were
on the front platforms Of the street cars
"a motormen. During the strike, for an
increase in wages of from so 10 100 per
cent volunteers operated the electric light
and power plants. the water works and
the gas plants the work all being done by
boys and men members of the Social Self
Aid Society formed for iust such an emer-
gency The strike was settled by com
promise.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
WOMEN JURORS EMPANELED
IN ENGLAND ron FIRST TIME

London. July 20 Women jurors were
etnpaneled in England for the first time
Yesterday when six women formed part
of the jury in the Bristol Quarter Ses--
sons, They sat throughout the day and
heard six cases. Two mothers we're then
excused from further service 20 take care
of their children, and two other women
Immediately volunteered
Counsel in addressing the jury de
parted from the time worn Gentlemen
Of the Jury" and said ladies and Cen
tIetnen of the jury
In one ease man was sentenced to nine
months imprisonment for assault. The
women jurors voted solidly for convio-
fian
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
CHESTERTOWN AND VICINITY.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Chcstertown, Md, Aug. 4.-Betxeen
three and four hundred persons attended
the tractor demonstration on the farm of
William A. Bell, near Washington College.
Monday afternoon. A whole field was
plowed by six big tractors which entered
the contest.
John W Loud and family of Whining
ton arc visiting his parents, MIR. and Mrs.
j. Cordray Loud, IN Chestertown. IL is
reported that MIR. Loud is interested in
an important business deal here.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". b. Spiva, who were
fatally injured In an auto accident near
Wye Mills, Monday afternoon, were warm
personal friends of W. Bradford Copper
cashier Of the Third National Bank of
Chestertown, and had been frequent
visitors to his home on Washington
avenue. The news of the accident was a
great shock to Mr.. Copper and his wife,
who had expected MIR. and Mrs. Splva
TO visit them on their trip.
The reduction in the price of number
of commodities mentioned in the daily
press has not affected the Chestertown
market yet except in the case of sugar
which shows reduction of two cents a
pound, selling now for % cents Soft crabs
have reached the unheard of price OF S4
per Dozen and have found ready sale at
tins fancy price.
No disposition has yet been made OF the
Amercan Strawboard Co S large propertyx
IN Ghestertow but several parties are
interested In the property and it may
shortly be sold for building purposes,
Walter 7. Bennett, superintendent of the
company's big mills at Winchester, Va,
spent the weekend with his family here
Rev. N. o. Gibson, pastor of Christ
NJ. y. Church, is attending the Summer
Conference of Young Peoples Workers of
the Maryland NJ. p. Conference, In West.
minister, this week.
A few peaches are being shipped to
market this week by the growers in
various parts of the county. They are of
the early varieties, and the price is not
high.
Mrs. Henry Beck Of Texas is visiting
her sster-in-law, Mrs. Allan A. Harris
and Mrs- John n. Roberts, in Chester
town.
Mrs. Paul j. Wilkinson of Baltimore is
spending the remainder Of the summer
with her mother, Mrs. William r. Aldridge
OF ChesteHown. Her husband, Paul j
Wilkinson, has received an offer of a fine
position Ia New York and will 90 there.
r. Il. O. Clerk Ford is enjoying O two
weeks vacation from his duties on Town
send & Centreville road. Mr.. Breeder
Is substituting on the route.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
RENOUNCES THRONE.

Constantinople, July 3o.--Prince Abdul
Mediid Eifendi, heir apparent Go the
Turkish throne, after comforting with
many high officials has sent the Sultan a
letter renouncing his right 20 the Sui
tanate, and transferring the succession
to Prince Selim Efiendi
Prince Abdul said that ~ the rights Of
the Caliphate had been undermined and
rendered empty by the treaty, he docs not
want to be the heir TO q throne deprived
Of all its power and robbed Of territory
rightfully belonging to t.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
DIGGER INDIAN IA IS STILL
LIVING IN CALIFOR MA

LAguna Mountains, Calf, July 20. -
Said to have been born LA ycars ago, tho
ygar tho Declaration Of Independence was
signcd, ON spot which is now govern
mcnt reservation and which hc still calls
home, Domingo Jacnto, chief Of tribe Of
Digger Indians, wns ono Of the spectators
Mt tho Independence Day celebration
hore. Accompanied by his daughter, n
granddaughter and n great grandson, be
evincod keen interest in tho program.
He is said TO bo older fhnn tho pines and
other trees which make Ingllne Mountains
resort a playground for tho residents of
Imperial and San Diego counties Al
though feeble, he can walk, see dnd hear
without difficulty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
GEN. SHERMAN SAID. TT
ALL IN THREE WORDS

: Geneva, July l0.-~king Albert of
Belgium, accompanied by Guide Joseph
Ravenel who served throughout the war as
a "Blue Devil Of France, incidentally
being at Verdun, assembled Dru peak the
other day. The King and the soldier re-
manned on the summit for half an hour.
the guide disureetly he thought, trying Ia
question the King on his war record. The
King was reluctant TO speak of his war ex-
perienee. When the guide came down he
asked a newspaper man:
What was it that the American Con
eral Sherman said about war2 King Al
bert told me: Sherman said all that il u
he said about war in three words /"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
CIJBANS GIVE 500 600
TO ROOSEVELT FUND

New York. July 3o-The people OF
Cuba presented check for 100000
TO the Roosevelt Memorial Fund through
Colonel Aurello Hevia, president Of the
Roosevelt Memorial Association of Cuba,
Yesterday afternoon. The formal pres
entation was made at the offices OF the
Roosevelt Memorial Association, ] Madi-
son avenue. The contribution WAS re-
ceived by William Boyce Thompson,
president of the national association,
prominent members of the executive
committee, including William Loeb, Jr.,
and Colonel Raymond Robins.
Colonel Hevia was Secretary of the
interior and of War in Cuba during the
administration of General Wood. He
was accompanied yesterday by Con-
gresham FREDERICK G. Morales, seere-
tary of the Roosevelt Memorial Associa-
ton of Cuba.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
GIRL SHOWS NO REGRET
OYER KILLING FATHER
Locked in Cell at Atlantic City,
l6-Year- Old Calmly
Confcsses.
py Associated Press to Every Evening

Atlantic City, Aug. Absolutely nc
regret was shown yesterday by Mebe
Colcan, sixteen years old, who last night
shot To death her father, Nathaniel w
Coleman. The girl is locked in a cell at
the police station here. She calmly con-
fesscd the crime, the police said.
The Coleman home is on McCleiland
avenue, Pleasantville, and W. j. Bryant,
a special officer. saw the shooting while
sitting on his front porch directly across
the street.
When charged with the wilfil murder
Of her father the girl said:
81 suppose that's what il is. shot him.
Colemnn was killed with his own re-
volver. Two weeks ago his daughter was
arrested on Coleman's complaint, charged
with stealing the weapon.
Mabel is the youngest of three children
About two years ago her mother set hre
10 the Coleman home and, according to
the detectives, she has been confined IN
an asylum.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
WAR ON ]. BARLEYCORN
IN HOME OF JAMAICA RUM

Kingston, Jamaica. July "a. War
against John Barleycorn has been started
in the home Of Jamaica rum. Two Amer
can missionaries, the vanguard Of q
prohibition crusade, have just aided IN the
organization of the Jannica League
Against Alcoholism, which IL is said, - to
affiliate with the Worlds League Against
Alcoholism headed by the Itt. Honorables
Left Jones, the Rt. Sir Donald Mclean,
NJ. p, aud Lord Rowallan, vice-presl-
dent
One of the American missionaries urged
the mass meeting to follow the lead oi
'Pussyfoot' Johnson One OF the chiei
obstacles 10 making Jamaica dry is tho
manufacture of rum, an industry which u
said to net the government fully 81 900.
600 IN revenue annually.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
FARMER SAYS CIDER
KEEPS BEES STEwED

Washington. July 30 Even tho honey
bees are celebrating the recent ruling ~
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer that
the thirsty may add a little kick 10 their
cider.
A farmer in Fairfax county, Va. is
authority for the statement that from
time to tune his bees. either tiring n their
regular work If filling honeyeornbs or
from pure deylment, drop down upon
the ground under apple trees and drink
themselves drunk from the oozing liquid
from 1eeaying fruit lie has made II his
business to verify this statement by close
study Of hrs hurring honey producers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans Tor the following projects have
been approved by the building inspector
and permits issued:
Eighth street, sos East; William Ladz-
slawszor owner, Frank Laskowski builder;
repairs, 5000.
Cailin owner, NJ. J. Hession builder;
addition, $50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
DEAF AND DUMB MAN
ORDAINED TO PRIESTHOOD

Bordeaux, France. July i4.--Jean Marie
Joseph Charles La Fonta, novice Of the
Order Of the Assumption, who has Just
been ordained priest, il. according 10
church authorities, the first person deaf
and dumb from birth received into the
Roman Catholic priesthood in history.
During two years Of study Mt Rome the
Able In Fonta was given special ex-
aminations and finally the way into the
church was opened for him by order Of tho
Pope.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
ANOTHER MONTH AND
BOOZEIL BE HARD TO GET

New York Aug 3-Whisky will be
one of the hardest things in the world to
buy before another month elapses, ae-
cording to John + Kramer. United States
Commissioner Of Prohibition, who ar
rived here yesterday from Washington
90 discover If liquor can be bought here
as easily as reported.
MIR Kramer said he based his prede-
ton chiefly on orders assured TO the local
office TO refuse all permits to wholesale
dealers in liquor, the chief sotirce from
which the illegal liquor traffic is being
carried on /"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
Saves Ex.k ing 400 900.

London. July II The Court of Ap-
peals has decided that C4oo. 900 worth
OF securities held in England by King Ter
dinand of Bulgaria when the World War
began should bc returned r. him The de
cision was based principally on the ground
that the securities were private property
and in no way Affected the revenues uf
bulgaria.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-08-04
POLES SAY WOMEN MAKE BEST
SOLDIERS FOR GUARD DUTY

Warsaw, July O. Women make The
best soldiers for guard duty at barracks
and food supply depots. according 10 the
Polish War Ministry An appeal for
women volunteers asserts that women are
especially noted for their irustworthiness
and honesty Poland Volunteer Legion nf
Women for the army already has more
than GOO members and nearly 1000 ap-
plications awaiting to he passed upon.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1920-12-09

entire aQuella humaQeras
ms encoAtre an0 de- mi pals,
FSu nombr6LAbeliho Herrera
Esc6caen mdy Bieh, amigos,
Epofque nunca Sc me 0Ivfda:
luces DC todos dolores
SO mifabAn ese dfa.
Pobfes Do mis- eonpahes6k
~ que esa su6rte t0caron,
defendiendo la BANpEIaA
len esos camp0e, quedar0ni
4a Afrion do 81. MlfieIe
Sc le nombr6 q esa bataIla,
Que a fuerza de acrakers duroH
~ una cai1ze huy salada,
Arriahdo 4 los Al6nhanes
hacienda nuestro deber,
~avaflzamos caatrb diaA
~aguantaud0 sin conaerl
N6rmamos trfncheras nsievas
para que pudeiran lfegar
hos carros con pr0yisi0nes
que los dejamos atrAs.
Nuestra Dlylsion no Qniso
y reioles ~ qineroi
10 que 81 quito agarfar,
lfueron muchos pTlsloneross
salimos de st. Mihfel
chifland0 como IN chinch0nte,
! mentadO Western Front
Liegamos al western Front"
presente e tengo
dcslde h sangre coFrio.
IN ioS Hosques del ArgOne
donde 10 sangre cQrfio,
On eaos bosqNes qued6i
Adekamus al RIO Mus
ya ioeilos muy cansados
VA las Aabia Yoladol
"a 50 les tl8lraba
.qne 10 podiamos pasar
Z los R'e'mos faler'
4,
W. epSs se n~VNlelApsF
os, " M ~ Y
El Nuevo mexicano., 1920-12-09
Sc MsTALARA uN NuEvo cLuB
De sEN0RAs, D MEJon DlcHo
UNA sALA De HEcREos

Nos han anunciado que en- Club de
S0noras fIispanas AineficanAss ana
de Ias socicdades de senoras estahle-
clda en- estA capital. 4 han fentado
el salon No! 900. IN IA Gale ~ san
francisco, p-erteneciente 81 sr. Don MI
guel Chavez. nuien enstoso les Ia bro.
p0rcionado el salon para 81 In de one
lestabfesca en- 81 una saIa de- recfeo,
Enstrucci6n reunfones para dIchas
lsenoras hispano americans.
La saia, que Sc ahcontraba IN m es
tad0 d~epiofable. Sc estA arreeIando va
" SO va 4 poner en- inuy buesas condf.
lclones. nara 10 cual "a Sc di6 ei con
trAf0 n~ecesario: All se 4odran ett
1ir las beiioras no Sotamente en los
ldfaa de iunta 3 III iAs noches de baile.
sine 4 ~cuaiduiera bora podran IL A pa.
sar an ratio aaradabIa en uni6n ~ sad
lamisfades.
u presidenta del c1ub sra. Raise.
Daran. nos mahiflesta ane tan
Ito ella como las dem6s sociae esian
muy aeradecldas ii sr. chavez nor 81
Ibondad "a facilltarIes al saI6n corr IAN
III HE MAN I'm