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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
LURE OF PUBLIC OFFICE
DOESN'T CATCH BRYAN
Only Longs TO Pay, Discharge
Debt Of Gratitude to Public.
He Says at 90.

New York March 2O-William len
ninps Bryan declared last night that here
his ambition was not to enjoy the honors
of public Office but to discharge as fully
as possible his debt Of gratitude 10 the
American people,
This was the Nebraskan's first pro-
no,lncement on the Democratic Presi-
Dental nomination since the,anno,mce-
ment of his brother in Lincoln on March
o that the "Commonerp would not vote
for United States Senator G. M. Hitch
cock il he were elected delegate 10 the
national convention.
Mr. Bryan made known his stand in
n speech at dinner at the Altline Club
arranged in celebration of his sixtieth
birthday anniversary by friends and adj
mirers of all parties. This address was
the first on a speaking tour that Will
embrace many States.
After submitting "some conclusions
drawn from 80 years of experiences in
the arena of politics - Mr.. Bryan said:
Even IN my youth ] had no doubt
of the final triumph of every righteous
cause and my faith is even greater now
since 7 have seen reform after reform
accomplished and great principles that
were at first scoffed at written into the
iUlreps1lanfe law pf tnt iaff0. mo one
has been happier than I in the character
and constancy of his friends or more
generously rewarded for labor in the
political vineyard My amt ition is not
TO enjoy the honors ol office but 70 dis
charge as fully as | can the debt o. graft
ttde | owe 10 the American people
Il am aware that my place IN his
tory will not depend upon what others
do for me, but upon what ! am able 10
do for my country. II kind Providence
adds years 10 my life they will be spent
IN an earnest effort tn aid in putting
the American people in complete control
Of their Government, and tn promote
peace among all the nations, 20 the end
that the conscience Of our country and
the world may more surely and more
speedily overthrow inJusticc and establish
among men the nearest possible approach
To the divine measure of rewards"
Beware Of the Dam" was the subject
of the Ncbraskan's 5 address Comparing
civilization 70 q mighty river which will
not be denied, be listed obstructions
which have been swept away in his life
time and those which he declared must
go.
In the latter class nc placed the prof
tecr, private monopoly, obstacles to the
wage-earner' progress and the farm
or 3 advance, and the rules Of the United
States Senate, which he declared should
he changed 50 as to allow majority n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
NEW ISSUE
10000 SHARES
Alvarado Mining & Milling Company
of Maine)
CAPITALIZATION
(of Maine)
CAPITALIZATION
Authorized 1,2OO, 600 Shares
Issued $50, 900 Shares

hrizd12o Shares \ Iaud350 Shares
Par Per Share
oonddn eBnhem
u the e WI v b effected July a n aueerd
After win H representa- financing he " h ct d d excess
rgae in
gre r as n O
6pnertc Q pope
ten loonn dct its mo m
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
FINANCIAL NOTES.

Reading Company has arranged to
take up at par the s4O0, 900 first mort
gage per cent bonds of the North East
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Go. maturing
April |, 1920.
Superior Steel Corporation during
the last three years has brought, retired
or placed IN the treasury about 81, ,7O0,-
600 of its preferred stocks, leaving 49,
SOC, 900 outstanding, and reducing charges
for preferred dividends to $500, 600 year.
Although the first quarter of the new
vear is not vet over, II is understood earn
ings Of Electric Storage Battery Co. are
running as good, If not better, than for the
corresponding period of last year. For the
calendar year 1919 2S.S per cent was earn
cd on its common stock.
Shell Transport d Trading Co. states it's
production OF crude oil in 1919 amounted
10 4, ,223, 500 tons, compared with 4,0O0,-
600 tons In 1918, Output for 1919 does not
include its Russian properties. 1t is under
stood that for the past week or two there
has been forced selling of Shell Transport
Tor foreign account. 4 block of foreign
stock, amounting to $4,000 shares, has
been absorbed. This selling is now over.
BUYERS of the stock look for a substantial
bonus this year.
1t is understood that American Ship
Commerce Corp. hss virtually completed
Arrangements for the operation OF a
number of Shipping Board steamers
upon trade routes formerly followed
by the Hambure-American Line through
out the world.
In the statement for the year ended
December 81, 1919, submitted TO the
Boston Stock Exchange, General Electric
Co. showed net earnings after all charges
and federal taxes equivalent 10 s21.05
a share 500 par value) on s120,557 200
stock outstanding. This compares with
s1476 a share on the sl15,s74 800 capi-
tai stock in 1918. Net profits were larger
than In any previous year with the ex-
ception of 1917.
Rumors were widely circulated through
out Wall street yesterday that next
Thursday directors Of the International
Mercantile Marine win be declared an
extra dividend on the preferred stock on
account Of back dividends. According
to these reports, it viii be an extra of
per cent. In December, 1917, an extra divi-
dend of 10 per cent was paid, in May,
1918, per cent; In May, 1919, 10 per
cent; in November, 1919, 5 per cent.
There is still due to the preferred stock
AZ per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
STOCKS IN Squirt.
BIGGEST SINCE WAR;;
GEN. MOTORS JUMP
Local Corporations Shares Bound
Up to 400; Stutz and Crucible
Still Soar.
PRICES DECLINE BY NOON
By Associated Press to Every Evening


New York, March 22 wall Street.
1890 n. m.l-Sensational trading in
speculative shares, particularly motors
and their subsidiaries, was resumed at
the active opening of today's stock
market.
The initial transactions in General
Motors comprised one lot of 800 shares
at 395 TO 400, an extreme gain over the
weekend of 20 points. This was soon
extended to the new high record OF 400,
while Stutz Motor rose Ell ght points OF the
new maximum of DDS. Crucible Steel
made an early gain of 212 points and
other steels, also equipments, coppers,
oils, shippngs and rails were one TO three
points higher.
Sharp reactions In the motor group
occurred within the first half hour.
Noon-The morning was one OF the
wildest in the post war history of the
stock exchange.
General Motors extended it's reaction
to 363, which improved its gain by an
additional IL points. Dealings IN this
stock We're so erratic as to cause general
apprehension and traders kept out from
pending settled conditions.
Pools were active in other speculative
shares, Crucible Steel rising IL points
and some of the oils, equipments and mis-
cellaneous issues were three TO eight points
higher.
The under tone of the market became
extremely irregular before noon, many
leaders selling under last weeks final
quotations.
Call money opened at per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
BURLEsON GETS REBUKE
FROM GEN. BARNETT'S WIFE

Washington, March II. 2l.-Postmaster
General Burleson, at dinner party recent
lywas belittling the part American women
played in the war. He deplorcd at some
length their spending energy in seeking
publicity, getting their pictures IN the
newspapers and donning uniforms. Eng
lish women, he said, buckled down 20
war work with greater practical results.
Mrs. George Barnett, wife Of the com
mandant Of the marine corps. listened
with rising ire. "Mr. Postmaster General.
she broke in at last, II perceive that You
are as ignorant Of the American female
as you are of the American mail"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
VARIETY SHOWER.

A variety shower was given at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. A. J.kraus, Of
GAL East Seventeenth street on last
Wednesday evening in honor of the APP
preaching marriage of their daughter,
Margaret TO Stock c. karpa of Cape
Charles, Va.
The evening was spent IN playing
games and dancing
Many beautiful and useful gifts were
received
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
NEW STOCK ExHANCGE FIRM.

A. T.. Fitkin Il Company announce
that they have been admitted as members
Of the New York Stock Exchange. The
bankers also announce the addition Of
three new members to their firm, namely
A. M. Hall, End, NJ. j.. Oshaughnessy,
and l.. L. Benedict. The firm will continue
to deal in investment securities at l4l
Broadway, New York City, and at its
branch offices in Boston, Pittsburg aud Chi
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
New Stores at Ninth and Market Streets.

= Plans have been made by the A. Schultz
Company, of New York for improving
the Law Building, at Ninth and Market
streets, on which is has taken long
lease. The company is represented in the
transaction by John Govatos The first
floor is to be lowered to the level OF the
sidewalk and entirely new fronts installed
on both Market and Ninth streets These
improvements will give two stores on
each street for rent as the Schultz firm
docs not intend occupying the premises
itself for the present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
DEATHS.

IYNCH--In this city. on March ~. 1920.
John f. husband Of Ellen g ;nea Hous-
toni. and son Of the late Philip and Juli
Lynch.
Relatives, friends, Aerie No. ~, r .. r..
Bartenders Union Local 466, and the
Eleventh Ward Democratic Legion are in
vited to attend the funeral from his late
residence 7IS South Franklin street. oS
Friday morning. March Zs. at o O'Clock
Reduisrn mass at st. Eliza abeth's Church
Interment az Cathedral cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
EXCHANGE MUCH LOWER.
England Pound Sterling Three Cents
Below Saturdays Quotation.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening p
New York, March 22.-Foreign ex-
change rates were substantially lower at
the opening of today's market. Demand
bills on the English pound sterling opened
at S3.75l4 or three cents below Saturdays
closing figure.
Franc checks were quoted at the rate
of 1897 for the American dollar, off 20
centimes. and lire checks at the rate of
1920, off 3S centimes. German marks
sold for % cents each and the Canadian
dollar was quoted here at Sc. 50 cents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22

close debate and compel vote.
He suggested" three remedies that sur
pass all others ia effectiveness" freedom
Of speech; supplying Of citizens with
'iincorrlptible channels Of information"
Ia Government bulletin, not news
paper" and faith in the intelligence and
capacity OF the people He refused 70
"admit the possibility OF revolution IN
the United States"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
VITAL STATISTICS.

A total Of 63 births, Is marriages and
40 deaths for the past week were reported
to the Board of Health. Last year the
figures for thu corresponding week were
SO, 35 and 33.
Among the causes OF death, pneumonia
is charged with nine, broncho-pneumonia
three and influenza one.
There were So cases of measles and
six of diphtheria in various parts of the
city. but no deaths from either cause.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
Inspeet .Brandyvine on Friday.

An inspection of the banks of the
Brandywine, to determine means of re-
ducing the effects of the recent floods,
will be held during the latter part of this
week by Lieutenant Colonel J. Z. Jervey,
il the Z. S. Engineer corps, stationed IN
Wilmington. and by several city officials.
The inspection has been requested by
City Council. Colonel Jervey Will make
preliminary trip by boat on Wednesday,
and the inspection in company with city
officials will be made by automobile
Fridaymorning at 10 O'Clock.
Lost something Try classified adj
vertisemenF in Every Evening.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
POWDER QUOTATIONS..

reported Daily at Noon by Laird & Co.
du Pont Building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22

American interests are planning 20
obtain electric power from a waterfall IN
Venezuela that has a drop Of 1873 feet,
believed to be The second highest on the
continent
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

= $ ~ ..x-r
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. E. watson and
little grandson: spent Sunday II
Strawberry Point, visiting relatives
and niends. 3ss
$ "A social and spelling contest was
held at the Young school house on
Monday evening, the pupils Of the
school taught by Mrs. Florence Shop
pSrd .snd those. FROM Miss Nellie -Shep-
Eb4rdT school participated. The win
Eh3rs In NE spelling contest were Villa
Wilson first, and Norma Banta. AecOA6;s
The winners in the contest in Milo
will represent the township In the
contest at the county picnic.
Every town NO doubt has boys who
are not content unless they are up to
some kind Of deviltry, and see how
far they can 80 and escape the strong
arm OF the law. During the past few
weeks 4 bunch OF boys have been
breaking into number of boat houses
and stripping the boats OF everything
that could be carried Of. Some OF
these lads have been apprehended, and
have been reported to the officers.
Some Of the owners Of boats have sus-
tanned heavy losses by reason OF the
thieving and are wrought up suffi-
GENTLY to make an example Of the
leaders OF the gang. We have been
informed that number OF the young
sters come from some Of the better
homes in Manchester II the practice
OF breaking and entering boat houses
is kept up the population Of the school
for unruly boys is, going to be in
creased. and some who are older may
be given a free ride to Anamosa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Mrs. n. L. Ram, Mrs. Jos. Hut
Crimson and Mrs. M. r.. Patty were
visitors in Dubuque last Friday.
~. X. Montgomery OF West Union,
was q guest Of his son, Rev. w. A.
MONTGOMERY, . and faniiy,g oxsr ssA-
day.
Miss sue Rich Of Clear Lake. was
. guest Of relatives and friends in
Manchester and vicinity several days
Ystswsek. ~ I
Miss zelda Hall is IN Iowa City,
sitting her friend. Miss Juliette Nc
'Intosh. who Is student at the UNI
versity. -. 3
IF. E. Richardson has purchased
the residence property on F. Union St.,
so. long owned and occupied by the late
Mrs. Meserve.
Rev. and Mrs. 8. R. Beatty, WIN 60
to Des Moines on Thursday for week
or more to attend the General Confer
ence Of the Methodist church which
will be In session in the capitol city
during the entire month Of May. This
General Conference meets once every
four years, and Is the great legisla-
tive body Of the Methodist Episcopal
church. 1t Is made up OF almost 1000
delegates from every part Of the world
The ministerial delegates from the
Upper Iowa Conference are: w. F.
Spry, Waterloo Chas. w. Flint, Cor
nell College; A. B. Curran; and J. p.
Van Horn. Lay delegates: c. p.
Colgrove, Upper Iowa University; J.
n Holden OF Plymouth. John Lister OF
Conrad: F. w. Moulton Of Usage and
John L. Pollock Of Dubuque.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

The Tourist club met at the home
OF Mrs. O. A. Durham Tuesday after
noon, for the election of officers for
the ensuing year, and closing up the
years work. Officers elected were:
President, Mrs r. D. Graham; vice.
president, Miss Lucy Shimmin; Secre-
tary, Mrs. VIM. Jones; Treasurer, Mrs.
Fred l.. Durey. High tea was enjoyed
by the club at the close OF the business
session.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Census snumsrators were starting on
their tasks.
Frank Merwin had gone to Wyoming
to take position In : mining camp. 4
Marriage licenses were issued to-
Bert H. Hamblin and Mable /. Haigh,I
and Frank /. Plank and Verga II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

of April had contained more windy,
days than Il had in twenty years.
The girls Of the Baptist Sunday
School were to have quilting party
ut the church, the men were invited
for dinner and tea and In the evening
the quilt was sold at auction. e. ].
Skinner vas the auctioneer.
81. Malone had received word Of the
dssth o. his father and had gone to
his home at Garryowen, Dubuque Co.
Rev. 2. H. Stiles. formerly pastor Of
the Congregational church, was vis-
iting old time friends.
billiards. Z Demott's nlenagerie
and cirrus was soon to visit Manches-
ter. y.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Foote.
The public schools were closed on
account Of an epidemic OF scarlet few
or.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
a. c. Philip had died OF spasms the
Sunday previous. ...5. ].
Harry Giddings Hutchinson. son Of
MI. and Mrs. w. II. Hutchinson. had
died Of scarlet fever, ct the ne Of
three years and six months.
Hugh Clemans Jr., the three year
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Clemans,
had died OF scarlet fever. 4
FORTY YEARS AGO.
(May L., 1S80)
The Democrat stated that the month
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
FOR STATE

Ny candidacy forsthe nomination for state SEN
ator is before the Republicans of Delaware and
Buchanan counties befve that legislative duties
are full of possibilities and upon their proper per-
Torrance depend serious consequence for taxpay-
ers and citizens Of the state We are concerned
today with problems that call for the exercise Of
discriminating business judgment and good sense;
with an urgent demand for practical and sympa-
thetic understanding Of problems Of education;
with the need Of protecting the public interest
from injury by strikes and lockouts; with exal-
tation Of civic pride, interest and ideals and at
all times with strict methods in assuring the
largest possible returns for public funds.
In the spirit of service only, submit my quail
fications to the voters to faithfully represent
them in the general assembly and ask them to do
their duty as citizens at the coming PRIMARY
ELECTION, yUNE7.
GEORGE S. BANTA
Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12
SENATOR
PRESS COMMENTS
Manchester Democrat:

Manchester Democrat:
Geo. s. Banta of near Manches-
ter has thrown his hat into the poll
teal ring and will make the race for
state senator---------Mr Mr.. Banta is q
young farmer, graduate of the state
university, and . young man OF ability
and sound business judgment. The re-
publicans Of the two counties could
make no better choice than to select
Mr.. Banta as their candidate for the
race at the coming fall election.
independence Bulletin Journal:
Mr.. Banta- ------------is q clean,
energetic and straightforward young
man. a law graduate of the state uni
versity, the ability
to fill the office he seeks.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-12

Beautiful Lace and Embroi-
derry Trimmed. Fine Cambria
Materials. We have Short
Skirts, and Double Pannels.
Regular and Extra sizes,
------------$2.OO to $3.50
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-30
MOB OF FLEMING COUNTY MEN TAKE PRISONER FROM
DEPUTY SHERIFF AND OTHER OFFICERS AT PARIS
AND BRINGING HIM TO FLEMING COUNTY BY
AUTOMOBILE HANG HIM TO TELEGRAPH
POLE ON LEXINGTON PIKE.

Grant Smith, 40 years old accused by Ruby Anderson ID
Johnson Junction girl of having assaulted her several
occasions hanged telephone pole the Lexington pike
tween Fairvew and Mayslick Monday night
Smith seized by mob of approximately 40 Fleming county
the door of the Bourbon county Jail about o'clock Monday
night being from N passenger upon
which he had been brought by Deputy Sheriff Powell Fleming
county. 1t Sheriff Powel intention bring Smith by
mobile from Paris Femngsburg this morning for examining
trial in the County Court.
Eyewitnesses to the sezng that there practically
trouble when the forty with drawn revoe shot guns and
rifles stepped from eight touring front of
Jail and demanded that the be turned
They informed both Sheriff Powell and Chief of Police
who had the prisoner charge that they desired trouble that
they determined to have their Not shot The
seizing the done in shorter
and the took the automobile called
the Sheriff that if he wanted his handouts he could rake
the fire the morning The mob quickly got into
through Paris branec speed
masked while others nothing their faces their
tity, it is said
he L. n railroad bridge Mlersburg but the
through this city and toward Fleming where
committed.
the Fleming county line the machines and the
large telephone pole The location
pole only short distance this side of the
the Maysve and Lexington pike and miles Mays
lick The body mulated and Smith hands
cued when he found hanging dead Witnesses hanging
said that Smith wrhed for ten fifteen death
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-30
Fleming Mob Hangs Grant Smith
old MAYSVILLE BAND STAR
TELLS BOYS TO KEEP AT IT
George Tudor, Famous as Drummer In
Old Maysville Band, Praises Mays
yille's Present Organization.

Manager j. Barbour Russell, of the
Maysville Boys Band has just receiv-
ed this letter from George Tudor, for
mer Maysville musician. now an. ac-
complished musician of Philadelphia:
Philadelphia, Pa, March 2S, 1920.
Col. ]. B. Russell,
Maysville, Kentucky.
Dear Colonel Allow me to extend
my sincere thanks to you for the
photograph of the Boys Band that you
sent me. 1t is some photograph. When
looked at it and saw the little fellows
in uniform and the fine band stand it
brought to my mind the memories of
many happy days had with the old
Maysville band. You are to be highly
congratulated for the interest you
have manifested in them and with the
aid of Prof. Young, your band of mu-
sical prodigies will surely make their
mark in the musical world.
Music is very difficult study. 1t
requires a lot of hard work to master
it. Tell the little fellows for me to
practice hard and by doing so the diff
ficulties which seem SO hard now will
soon be overcome. Wishing you sue
cess, l remain, Yours truly,
G. T. TUDOR.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-30
GOVERNMENT WILL
COMPLETE DAM 50
DURING THIS YEAR
Bates Rogers Construction Company
Is withdrawing Its Men to Work
On Dixie Highway and Govern
ment win Complete Job.

The Federal Government will com
plete the job of building Dam 33 at
this place which was begun several
years ago by the Bates-R Rogers Con-
struction Company, of Chicago. This
became known this week when many
OF the executives of the construction
company received orders to move at
once from Maysville to Cleveland. o.,
where the company has big contract
in building approximately so miles of
the Dixie highway,
Quite number of the employees of
this firm have been ordered away dur
ing the past three weeks but this week
many of the foremen and skilled me-
chanics are receiving orders to stop
their work on the Ohio River dam here
and move Immediately to Cleveland to
begin their work on the big contract
at that place.
1t is understood that about the first
of next month the Bates-Rogers Con-
struction Company will be relieved en-
tirely of their contract to complete
Dam 33 and that the Federal Govern
ment will this spring and summer
send in enough men to rush the work
through to a very speedy completion.