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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
Hackmsn Only Wanted u be baptized.
Mof Drowned

DIR. Brown, Negro evangelist, was a
firm believer In tho ancient custom 81
river baptism, and converts whom ne
baptized in this manner seldom forgot IT,.
A lew hyeara ago ho held christening IA
II New Jersey town on tho banks oil
the Delaware River, where doyan or
more converts were assembled, awaiting
their tilrns 10 be immersed. Among
them was haekmnn, who evlnced a
lively interest in the ceremony
why does the god doctor, he asked
Of fellow convert, duck aotne OF @',ein
folks two times an others fnGre2
''IIe ducks en- once" explained his
frienk for every now name they 70
enn' TO have
ia that posaible7" the hickman ro-
piled. II was eoin To call myself Thomas
jefferson Lincoln Anderson, but | Riiess
Tom will be bout long nutf
This conversation was overheard by
the sharp ears If DR. Brown who finally
beokoned the hackrnan to come forward.
"Yo name please7' he inquired ~ deep
bass voice.
jess haptize me Tom that'a null :
the candidate replied, as the evangelical
powerful man, taking him none too
gently by the neck plotted hun far out
into the stream, where h0 ducked hum
not once but half dozen times with
such rapidi,y and vigor that a few MIN
ites later the hackman found hirneeli
ON The shore, coughing. sputtering and
fighting for breath The ceremony was
soon over, and when he had recovered
his strength he made his way to the
side of DR. Brown.
"What TO you duck me That way2'
he demanded in aggrieved tones. II
come here to be baptized, not 10 be
drowned .
"My good man, replied DR.. Brown
you was so filed with the devil | had
to use n powerful lot II water 60 wash
him out of 70 system New York Times
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sINN FEN WINS ELECTION.
Gain Control for First Time Of County
Tyrone.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Belfast. ireland, June As n result
of county and district council elections
the Sim Fein Nationalist Alliance has
secured control i'm county Tyrone for the
first time. In addition IL has maintained
its hold on County Formanaeh by ma
jority of $50.
keenest interest was taken in these
elections because both counties are
included within the Ulster area outlined
in the Irish bill now before the British
parliament. Various election tricks were
revived, one woman Disgusting herself and
voting as her own mother. Another
woman Is said 90 have voted seven times.
The feature of the elections generally in
northern Ireland was the ascendancy
gained by the Sim feiners over the fol-
lowers of Redmond
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EMPLOYMENT BUREAU.
Service Citizens Name Committee 10 Look
Into the Matter.

The executive and finance committees
Of the Service Citizens of Delaware held
a meeting today and appointed Philip
Burnet, Horace J.. Dllworth and Henry
II. Graham a committee 10 confer with
the Central Labor Union relative to the
establishing Of an employment bureau.
The matter Of establishing an employ
ment bureau was brought to the at
tention Of the Service Citizens by the
Central Labor Union, having been com
municated to the Central Labor Union
by the Federal government.
The idea IL to devise some plans where
hv it will be possible to distribute labor
wherever there is q surplus Right now
a number Of local manufacturing concerns
have been reducing their working forces,
and as this may continue in q measure it
was deemed advisable to take the matter
tIp at once.
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IMPROVE CARNEY'S POINT.
Society Formed There to Keep Town
Matters I'm Good Shape.

Carnoy's Point, n j., June 4 "A Village
Improvement Society has been organized
among the residents, who plan TO make
the village one Of tho most attractive and
best kept in the State The village has
been divided into eight sections. and for
each a committee has boon appointed TO
work under the direction Of an executive
committee. The aim is 20 aid the civic
authorities in creating and maintaining
a clean town, TO induce residents 20 clean
up their premises and TO have pretty lawns.
Ii will also he the aim TO awaken interest
in vegetable gardens Prizes will he
awarded at tho end Of the season.
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ITALY WANTS MORE HUN MONEY
Amount Of Indemnity Fixed by Treaty
Not Satisfactory to Mill.
sorIated Press 10 Every Evening

nv Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Paris. June Premier Nltti, Of Italy,
believes that country's SHARE IN the in
demnity 10 be paid hy Germany. rs fixed
bv the peace treaty. ls insufficient, rs
Italy did not participate in the distrlhu-
tion of German colonies or in warshps
which were surrendered SAYS the Natin.
He has boon in conference with Signor
Bertoini chief of the Italian delegation
on the reparations commission relative
10 q revision Of tho terms.
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ANTS TO PLEAD CAUSE.
Before Resolution Committee at G.. O. p.
Convention in Chicago.

Anti-s1lffragists from many States will
appear before the Committee on Resolu-
tions OF the Republican National Com
mittee at Chicago tomorrow and ask
that due consideration he given them and
their cause, owing to the decided stand
that Delaware took IN rejecting suffrage.
Among this committee IS Miss Emily F..
Bisseil of this city who left for Chicago
last night Associated with Miss Bissell
in appearing before the Republican Re-
solution Committee viii be Mrs. r. Gibbs
of Baltimore: Mrs. Horace Brock, Phiia-
delphia Mrs John Balsch Of Massachusetts
Miss N+szan of New Jersey, Miss Mary g..
kiibreth of New York and many others.
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FLOOD WAVES HEARING.
Held In $500 Rail. on Liquor Charge. for
Grand Jury.

Michael G. Flood. charged with a
violation Of the Loose law, in having
liquor for sale or barter, waived hearing
before Magistrate J.. J. Bronan this
morning and was held in $500 bail for
the Court of General Sessions.
Floods place at 1os Orange street was
raided some weeks ago, aud at that time
liquor il alleged 10 have been found ON the
premises. At the hearing this morning
no defense was put in. Frank Il. Haley,
special agent of the law and Order So
eiety, and State Detective +. W Mccoy
testified TO the Use of the search warrant.
Prohibition Enforcement Officers Charles
G. Brumfield and IL. T Reinhardt were
not called upon to testify. Clarene A.c
Sutherland represented Flood.
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DEMURRER DENIED.

4 demurrer entered by Thomas o.
Havdock. Jr. and Evan Moore. partners
in the National Pipe and Supply Co,
from suit begun against them by the
Delaware Sales and Brokerage Co, was
denied IN Superior Court this morning
The suit claimed failure 10 deliver q
large quantity Of government supplies,
chiefly clothing and bedding. which were
used by the f. l. du Pont de Nemours d
Co, during the war, and which the de-
PENDANTS, according to the complaint
agreed 20 sell to the Delaware Sales and
brokerage Co
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WEDDINGS.


The marriage Of Miss Marie J.. Walsh
and Joseph j. Dutton took place Wednes-
day afternoon in St. Patrick's Church.
Rev. James p. Quigley performed the
ceremony. Miss Madeline M. Lawless was
maid Of honor and Dennis Murphy best
man. The bride wore gown Of white
georgette over white satin, with tulle
veil caught with orange blossoms. She
carried shower bouquet of bride roses.
The maid OF honor was dressed in pink
organize with picture hat to match, and
carried pink roses. A reception at the
home Of the bride followed the weddin
MIR and Mrs Dutton left fora wedding
trim. and will be at home at 1920 Jefier-
son street after June 10.
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POLICE CONVENTION.
Movement to Bring il 10 Wilmington
Becoming General.

Mayor William c.. Taylor, the Cham
her Of Commerce and the Board Of Police
Commissioners ii was said today, will
make an effort to have the next annual
convention OF the International Asso-
citation Of the Chiefs Of Police. to be held
in Detroit, Mich. next week, held in
Wilmington next year. Major Richard
sylvester and Chief Of Police George
Black and his son. George A. will leave this
cItv tomorrow at noon for Detroit, to
attend the convention.
There viii bc representatives from every
State IN the Union. as we'll as from
foreign countries A determined effort is
Il 90 made to secure the convention for
this city, for next year
During the Chiefs absence. Sergeant
Schell will h. in charge Of the office matters
and the captains Will be in charge Of the
patrplmen
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REATTSfg. In this city an Juuh p, 1870,
Martin Heating N hif s2d year
Relatives and friends are invited 10 atfenG
tire funeral hnnl his late residence. so ~.
THIRD street. on Monday morning. June 4.
~ . y clock Requiem mass ri ~ Mary's
Church interment ~ Cathedral csfnntofg.
hfAhfMELE- IN this city On Jhus q. 1880.
Charles q Mammeie, a0ed 81 yearG
Relatives, friends Liberty L0deg. 70. ~,
A. - q. " Columbia flofige. No, 20, .
o. y Wilmington i,odgs, y. q . g.. No
aud other ORGANIZATIONS ~ which he vas d
member are Invited 10 attend tia f8unr "a
services ~ HE late residence. AUs q. Adam
street on Monday afternoon. June 4 81 y
q eioeR Inierment o. RiveFyieW c9usterg
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MEAT INSPECTION REPORT.

The report of Meat Inspector Charles
". Lutz for the month of May shows that
he inspected 344 carcases of cattle, 254
calves, IS sheep and lambs and l 1853 hogs,
slaughtered here. From other points,
1872 cattle, 6S3 calves, 2,273 sheep and
lambs and three hogs were received.
Meat and fish to the amount of 1850
pounds was condemned as unfit for food.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
EASTERN SHORE GRADUATES.
Who VIII Complete Studies al Md. Nor
NAL School on "Wednesday.

Among those who will graduate next
"Wednesday from the Maryland State
normal school Mt Baltimore are:
Somerset county, Mary liallook Coeh-
rane.
Dorchester county, Julia Frances
Moore, Mosena Warren. Lillian Louise
Harper and Frances Travers Jones.
Kent county, Gladys Augusta Culley
and Anna Louise Walter.
Wicomico county, Lillian Mary Parker
and Alma Belle Gravcnor.
Caroline county, Josephine Mildred
Downes and Elizabeth Stevens
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Governor Reading School Code Bill.

Governor Townsend is carefully con
sidering the school code bin which was
passed at the recent special session Of the
legislature The certified copy Of the bill
AZ passed reached the governor yesterday,
and AZ that time he announced that he
was going 10 read the bill over section by
sect on in order that he might learn tho
decisions reached by the Legislature in
It's deliberations
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WEST BRANDY WINE GRANGE.
Meeting During Summer Will be Held
Only Twice Month.

At the regular meeting last night Of
West Brandvyinc Grange, It was decided
to hold the meetings during the remainder
OF the summer only twice month, on the
first and third Thursdays
Reports were received from the meet
ing Of Pomona Grange. and an address
was made by George j.. Medlll on the
benefits of changes in the school laws Of
the State.
The meeting was featured by the regular
musical and literary program.
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FOR BETTER SCHOOLS.
Judge Deiaeour Addresses High School
Students on Educational Matters.

Former Judge Edward DeIaeonr adj
dressed the civics club Of High School
Yesterday. The speaker emphasized the
Importance of better pay for teachers,
eommodious, well-llghted buildings, and
a board Of commissioners appointed by the
mayor Of the city to be president ak
officio. on the bipartisan plan
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OBITUARY.
MARTIN HEATING

Martin Heating, for many years
mason in the Pennsylvania railroad Is
dead at his home, 5l4 East Third street,
in has SID year He was retired IN 1913 on
pension. The funeral will be held at
st. Mays r. C. Church Monday morn
ing. InterEnent will lie made at Cathedral
cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following projects have been APP
proved by the building inspector:
Madison street, 73l rear, A. ;, Reed.
owner and builder; garage, $500
Beech street, 1924; 4, Manista owner
s. SkonicOny, addition 5000.
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BOOSTING "T. G."
Large Delaware Delegation 10 Attend
Republican National Convention.

A party 81 dozen Wiimingtonians IL
10 leave Philadelphia at noon tomorrow,
bound for Chicago, and bent. on booming
"T. g." (Gen r. Coleman du Pont) for The
presidential nomination according 20
eAfcho" Heed.
"for forty yoars,' Mr.. Reed told On
Every Evening man to-day, I've been
wanting 10 sit IN at National Convention
and now I'm going 60 do H.; and help
cheer for n Delaware man. If can Do
nothing else.
Other members Of the party will be-
Charles Warner and Mrs. Warner, Tx
Governor Pennewil, Robert H. Elliott,
Iias,;ngs Alden n Henson William p
White and q. s. Senator j.. lleialer
Ball. This includes most Of the Delaware
delegates to the Republican convention,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04

Miss Helen T. Scott, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs James T. Scott and Earl
r.. Hitchcock will be married this after
noon. The ceremony viii take place at
Friends meeting house, Fourth and West
streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
Odd Sort of "Rerepfion.

Weather conditions favorine, re
ception to the young women of the du
Pont ca. will he given AZ noon, tomorrow,
at the Tenth street entrance 10 the du
Pont Building by the elephants 81 the
American Legion exposition and circus
The stunt will be- filmed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
Governor OF Virgin Islands Renamed

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington June 4-Rear Admiral
Joseph W Oman, T. :. n. was renomi-
mated today by President Wilson to be
governor Of the Virgin Islands
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04
Worth il.

1t took nature several million Years 10
make ton OF coal, and ut present prices,
nature ought 10 feel fairly we'll repaid.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-04

Every Evenings classified advertise
rnents bring results. Proved bY the satis-
faction of many and viii be % you
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
BRITISH URGE
NECESSITY OF
BIGGER NAVY

LONDON, Dfc- ls.--British news
papers today saw a necessity for
Great Britain's Increasing her navy
TO cope with programs Of japan and
the United States. Failure Of the
league OF nations TO take definite nc
ton on disarmament was the cause
OF comment.
THE prospect Of n worldwide
agreement is fading the Daily News
declared. Debate in the league as
sembiy showed a number OF nations
20 be faitering"
ut was argued the Chronicle
said. that II America entered the
league II would mean mixing In
European affairs. neccssitatlng n
large army. Now. Secretary Daniels
says. because the country did not
enter the league n must be prepared
to defend its interests against any
combination. The question Of what
enemy the country Is preparing
against has not been answered"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
0. K. RAISING
ROSS SALARY
c. OF c. Trustees lndorse
Recommendation


Recommendation OF the Greater
Seattle bureau OF the Chamber Of
Commerce that the salary OF the
superintendent OF the city lighting
department should be Increased 10
$500 per annum. the same figure
fixed for other heads Of municipal
departments. was Endorsed by the
trustees Tuesday.
II was pointed out that the super.
iutondent is director 81 a $40. 900. 900
llght and power business. with an
income Of rNore than 1900. 900
year and that his salary should be
commemorate with the Importance
OF the office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
HOME RULE BILL
PASSES IN HOUSE
OF LORDS TEST

LONDON, Dec. ta~=Thc irish
home rule bin passed It's third read.
Ing in the house OF lords yesterday.
As alterations were made by the
peers the measure now goes back TO
commons. which must accept the
changes IL the bill is TO ga thru. The
usual procedure ie 10 have confer.
enccs between representatives % the
two houses at which compromises
are agreed TO.
The original bill provided for the
election OF two irgislaturcs--one for
northern and the other for southern
Ireland. A parliament was provided
for in a council for Ireland Sc
lected BY the two legislatures. The
council. u was hoped. would evolve
into Il parliament
Tho government provided cint
either legislature could be dissolved
By the king II half It's members were
Illegally elected or failed 10 TAX, the
oath OF allegiance.
The bill would preserve me en-
pire's fiscal and defense rights
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
Sim FEINERS'
EFFORTS GROW
Increase Moves to Interest
FOREIGN Nations

LONDON. Dec. is.-slnn Felners
today Increased their efforts 90 in
tcrcst foreign nations actively in
their cause.
Lord Mayor o'Cailaghan. OF Cork.
spread broadcast appeals for inter
vention In ireland. He offered 10
testify before any English tribunal
regarding tho Cork fire. but pre-
ferrcd to give his evidence before
an international organization.
O'Cailaghan. with J. J. Walsh.
Sim Fein member Of parliament,
and his colleague. noch. was granted
safe conduct 20 testify before Gen.
Strickland. commanding the Cork
area. The three practically forbade
other Sim FcinerS to tell their YER
sions Of the Cork disaster until they
had Instructions to do so,
Reports OF isolated attacks on the
military continued today. Sim Fein'
ers gained small success in a few ia.
stances. but there was no heavy
fighting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 10
Eighty-three years old. ~ OF which
have been spent on the sra. part Of
them as cabin.boy with Farragut. In
tho old ironHidcs. back In the youth
OF the United States navy. John
Earle. American born Chinese. II In
tho Emergency hospital hero after
an arduuus wandering thru the city
because he didn't like things AZ the
Marine hospital. where he has been
Tor rs months
Born In 1885. the young Chinese
boy ran away from home at II. and
al Boston shipped with Farragut
Tho battles Of New Orleans and Mo
bile might have been yesterday TO
the weazened old siilor whose ship
Of life il 10 near its last port His
"reminiscences include seven years ser.
vice with tho revenue cutter Bear.
Ito has made countless trips TO Point
Barrow. the farthcnt stop north
Queer sights and experiences In far
lands. the growth 81 hts loved San
Francisco from sand hills 10 n "vsily
fino city" an acquaintance which
runs the FRmut from admirala 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
GUNNER STAGE
TWO ROBBERIES
Burglars and Highwaymen
Active Overnight

Two burglariea and two holdups In
Seattle In which the loot was small.
were reported 10 the police last night.
c II. Binney. az Ninth ave. ~.
lost a large plush coat with a fur
collar, when burglars entered his
home early last night Tho coat was
valued at $40.
Whom two aickup' men stopped
Charles H. Carpenter. ga W. sSth
St and pushed nickel plated reviewers
In his face. he dizgorgod all that he
had which was 81 The holdup oc.
CURED az STth ave. and Third ave.
y. W, and was reported 20 the
shcrirfs office.
some gent with taste for good
cigars entered the store OF Jorn
Franotich. asoi ANYWAY st. the pro
prictor reported Tuesday. and walked
away with seven boxes OF high.priced
cigars.
A. H. Pickering. stoa Northiake
ave. was confronted by two men as
he was approaching his home The
bandits were unmarked. but well
armed trR.x f..t a. 90
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
Constantine
on Way Back
to His Throne

VENICE. Dec. ia tall man
with a military bearing stepped into
a naval cutter here today and was
whiskcd cut into the bay 60 where
a gray hattloship lay. her decks
cleaning white under tho sun.
A. the tall man stepped briskly up
tho ladder a band crashed into the
opening bars OF national anthem.
Rows OF sailors stood at attention.
King Constantine. for tho first
time In three years. was being greet.
cd formally az king OF tho Greeks.
Shortly after tho reception. only a
forctaste of the royal welcome 60 be
given when Constantine steps on
Grecian soil. tho cruiser Avcroff
steamed down the Adriauc with a
convoy OF men Of war. The same
fleet will drop anchor Sunday and
Constantine viii go ashore 20 re-
claim his throne.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
HUNDREDS SEE
DODGE FUNERAL
Automobile Maker Is Laid
to Rest

DETROIT. Mich, Dec. 15e-Hun.
dreds OF Detroiters attended the fu-
neral services for Horace ~. Dodge,
millionaire automobile manufacturer
here today.
Following the services the body
was taken from Rose Terrace. the
Dodge home at Crosse Point. to its
final resting place beside the body OF
his brother. John r. Dodge. in the
family vault In Woodlawn cemetery.
Dodge was strong supporter OF the
Detroit Symphony orchestra, which
played at the funeral.
kilograms assuring agents and
representatives OF the Dodge com.
pany thruout the country that the
business policy OF the company would
not be affected by DodRe's death have
been sent by Vice President and
General Manager Fred J. Haynes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
REVISE CITY
LIQUOR CODE
Emergency Lid May Be
Clamped on Ginger

An ordnance revising the city's
liquor code and an emergency meas
ure TO prohibit the sale Of Jamaica
ginger, In case preparation Of tho
former bin II delayed. were scheduled
10 be discussed az "A meeting Of the
council public safety committee
Wednesday afternoon. Both bills
are now before the council.
Tho liquor code revision ordinance
is designed 10 harmonize with pro
visions Of the federal liquor laws
In tho event that the committee
finds II Ia in such shape that recon
mendatlon for is passage can DE
made, the ordinance banning the
sale Of Jamaica ginger will not be
necessary because such a provision
n contained IN tho new code
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
STEAL MINK MICK PIECE
FROM THEY'RE SEAT

Ida James. 1880 Seventh ave.
leaned back In her chair at Levy's
orpheufn theatre Tuesday evening.
and placed her Alaska mink fur neck
piece. valued nj 5000. over the back
of tho seat When the performance
was over. she reached for tho coat. IL
was gone. Police are investigating.
J. l.. Bates. 1908 sard ave g., went
into japanese barber shop In the
vicinity OF King 81 Tuesday evening.
on his watch chain WAS attached a
iocket. set with nine diamonds. Two
hours later. Rates noticed that the
locke, was gone. lie suspects that
the woman barber removed the
iocket AZ the time she removed his
beard. He cannot remember the 10
cation or name Of the shop.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-15
ONE SISTER OF
.MACSWINEY is
TOKYO TEACHER

TOKYO. Dec. if.--Uelaycd.>--T
ute 10 Murisl Macswiney. widow Of
Terrence Maeswiney. late lord mayor
OF Cork. as "fit mate for a martyr
was paid In an interview today by
Sister Frances Xavier. member Of
the order OF Saint Maur and a sister
Of the dead lord mayor.
She IL now n teacher in private
school here. She declared that Mac.
Swiney had refused to enter the
priesthood because. from boyhood. he
wanted 70 hold himself ready TO die
for his country.
She persisted that she did not even
regret the death Of her brother II Il
benefited the cause OF ireland.
Sister Frances Xavier said she last
heard from her brother in September
when he cabied her birthday greet.
ingz-