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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
W. H. s. ALUMNAE WINS.
Took One Sided Game From du Pont
Sports Club Last Night.

The Wilmington High School Alumnn
girls basketball team took the big end
OF the 2S-4 score in n game nj tho high
school last night with tho team OF the du
Pont Sports Club. Both teams played
unusually well. but the Alumne proved
their superiority in passing and team
work. S. Kauss was the star for the High
School grads, scoring 70 Of the points
for her team. NJ Fell, the other for
ward, played excellently. J. Sharple.s,
the jumping center, managed To secure tho
tap-of nearly every time and her floor
work correspondent with her jumping. +.
Leary and NJ. Burns alternated as ride
centcrs A. Bishop and NJ. Kitchen in the
guard positions were in the main re-
sponsiblc for the low score of thcVdu Pont
Sports. For the du Pont Club, Miss
Whittengton, at center, proved the star.
Her work at all times showed not only
knowledge of the game but an ability to
put her knowledge into execution. The
lineup was as follows:
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
SWISS ADHERE TO LEAGUE.
Plcbiseite Urged So That Voters May Pas.
on Entering Pact.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Bernie, Tuesday, March 2.--Adherenoe
10 the League OF Nations by Switzerland
was approved by the Swiss National Coain-
Gil today, the vote standing ia To IS.
This decision does not bind this country
10 enter the League, but constitutes rec
during April or May, in which the people
will voice their desires The NATIONAL
council was asked To approve Switzer-
lands entrance 20 the league by the
government a few days ago, otter Il had
been decided TO abandon what we're known
as tho American clauses" by which
Switzerland would delay action until the
United States Senate bad ratified the
treaty Of Versailles, a part ~ which is tho
covenant Of the Leagues Of Nations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH ELECTS.

The following officers have been elected
70 serve Second Baptist Church: Dea-
cons, W. r. Royal. George c. Penney and
Thomas &. Dill; trustees, ;. J. Horn,
Charles s. Morgan. NJ w Hurley; mem
hers of Women's Auxiliary, Mrs w. c.
Matthews. Airs. :. c. Mckeever. Mrs.
Charles d. Bird and Mrs. George G.
Penney
Chairman of fishers. Thomas L. Grier:
treasurer, s. J. Horn; clerk, Esco Elzey;
member of music committee, George b.
Booker: Sunday school superintendent,
f. E. Starkeweather.
The committee on securing a minister
reported progress.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
SENT TO PRISON.
Convicted Men Sentenced in the Court of
General Sessions.

In General Sessions Court yesterday
afternoon Charles Verbit was sentenced
TO serve six months in the workhouse by
Judge Boyce for stealing money from the
Braunstein Co, while employed rs re-
ceivipg clerk there. He pleaded guilty
and asked for the courts mercy Deputy
Attorney General p. Warren Green stated
that about $50 had been taken from the
concern. Nerbit said he had taken the
money TO help his sick mother and that
he had paid back to the company every
cent he had taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
IT'S club
,oaIs
Special Deputy Bert Oakmsn Here on
Campaign Work

Representatives Of the camps Of Modern
Woodmen Of America held meeting at
Hotel Wilmington last night, with Special
Deputy Bert Oakman in attendance and
completed plans for q banquet 10 he held
March %, when head officials sill visit
this city
Mr.. OalCman makes speciality of city
membership campaigns. and speaks
highly Of the outlook for q successful drive
in Wilmington. He has recently finished
campaigns IN Florida and Texas and ex-
poets to remain with the local camps
until April Il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

The following building permits have
been issued by the building inspector;
Fourth street, southwest corner Ship
ley; Evening Journal Co. owner; !. III.
Mccoy, builder; alteration, $1,000.
Concord avenue. northwest corner
Washington street; Hearne Brothers,
owners, s II. Mccoy, builder, additions,
$1,000.
Fourth street, northeast corner Orange
street; Garrett, Miller & Company. owner:
w. ID Haddock & Co, builders. altera-
tons, 81 200.
Orange streeA I'll; Gawthrop Bros.
Co. owners: Win ID. Haddock * Co,
builders: alterations 1900.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

Rev. Matthew Fortier. S. j.. to Give
Lenten Sermon on Trial Of Christ"

At the Cathedral, at 730 o'clock to-
might, Rev. Matthew Fortier, S. j., will
give the next to the last of his Lenten
sermons on "The Trials OF Christ" his
topic being ''The Trial Of Christ Before
Herod." Crowded congregations have
attended the sermons OF the famous
Jesuit orator
There will be first Friday devotions at
the Cathedral on March 5, with masses at
5, 6 and s o'clock. Benediction will pre-
cede Lenten Stations of the Cross on Fri
day evening.
ate Communion a. the { CatbeJraI i, At ~ 3
o'clock on Sunday, the children's mass
being postponed until 9 o'clock. The new
court has about 200 members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Address by DIR. Smiley.

Rev. L. Franklin Smiley, pastor of
West Presbyterian Church, will lie the
speaker tomorrow at the drop in Ser
vices, which are held between the hours
of 1880 and 1850 O'Clock during the noon
period every Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday until April ,, on the
second floor OF the Y W c. A., S0i Mar
ket street Both men and women are in
vited to attend these meetings Rev
Smiley's subject tomorrow will be 'The
Secret of the Righteous Life
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
NC PACKERS BROKE PATH.
Live Stock Men Almost Call Big YIve Liars.

~ Associs ted Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, March z Charges that the
"big five" meat packers had broken agree
ments with representatives Of livestock
organizations not To oppose Congressional
Investigation 81 the packing industry were
made before the House Agriculture Com
mittce today by T.. 6. Lassitcr Of Texas,
representing livestock organizations
The packers and their attorneys are
not creditable," Mr.. Lassitcr said. 'It il
useless for this committee ~ waste any
time in hearing them
The packers. he continued, have sought
10 secure control Of livestock growers
organizations. by improper methods" he
charged, they have extended their grasp
on their industry.
Mr.. Lassitcr read numerous press clip
pings, letters and testimony IN previous
official investigations Of the packers re-
parding alleged wrongful practices.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
MEXICO TO GUARD OIL CAMPS.
Government Assures Ample Protection to
Petroleum Field Workers.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
Tampico. Feb. z4.--Garrisons of from
30 70 100 soldiers are 10 be established in
all the oil camps in this region, according
20 orders received here by General I<,pez.
Hitherto the activity Of Federal soldiers
has been limited 20 mere pursuit Of rebel
banks who have committed depredsfions.
Under the present plan ample guards
will be provided for worlrnen in the
petroleum fields at all tiues.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

DR.. Joseph II. Odell, director of the
Service Citizens of Delaware, Architect
Z. o. Beetle and the New Castle County
Board of Education will hold conference
tomorrow for the purpose of considering
plans for q new schoolhouse at Middle
town drawn by Architect Wallace L.
Hance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

The Delaware Industrial Accident Board
is trying TO devise means for compensating
injured employees Of the State Highway
Commission. who are exempt from the
provisions OF the Workmen's Compen-
sation net. Governor Townsend and
the members of the commission are deeply
interested in the matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
swAETHnonT n. s.
fa..fa
Field. Il
NOTED SCIENTIST DEAD.
Sir Thomas Anderson Stuart, Widely
Known in Medical Circles.
ID Press 10 Every Evening

Hy AssUCIated Fress 20 FYerY Evening
Sydney, n. y W, March 3.--The
death was announced today Of Sir Thomas
Anderson Stuart. distinguished physician
and scientist, and dean Of the faculty Of
medicine in the University Of Sydney.
He was born in Scotland in 1856.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Turks % Have Small Amy.

BIZ Assoc1aset Press % Every Evening
Paris, March 3.-Turkey's army VII ,.
limited to the number 81 troops neces.sr-
TO maintain order in Asia minor. according
p the Journal which say. Turkey viii be
compelled 20 keep her armed forces on the
Asistic side, Of the Bosphorous
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Wilmington-Smyrna Highway.

The State Highway Commission viii
meet at Dover Friday A line of road TO
be built from Wilmington TO Smyrna this
year will be considered.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
lee Doesn't Sfnn Rnais.

While the Delaware river was well
choked with ice today, the Wilson Line
boats made the usunl trips and without
difficulty Much broken ice is coming
down from the upper part of the river
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Joseph Odess Hurt.

Joseph 0dess, an employee of the Amer
lean Nulcanized Fibre Co. was treated
at the Homeopathic Hospital this morning
for decorations OF the fingers OF his right
hand.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Runania Opens Door 10 Refugees.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Paris, March 2. The Rufnsnian govern
ment has authorized a large number Of
refugees from Southern Russia TO enter
Rumania, according TO advices from
Bucharest
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Emmanuel and First Church Win.

in the Community Service Church
Quot League last night Emmanuel Church
beat Eastlake NJ f, 3 to 2. and First
Presbyterian beat Union NJ L. 3 TO o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Gov. Townsend Here Today.

Governor John G.. Townsend, Jr.. came
TO Wilmington today to transact private
business.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

Washington, March albert Straub,
Of New York, resigned today as member
e be Federal Reserve Roard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

By Annotated Press 70 Every Evening
Paris, March 3.--Georgez Cs-u~rfis-,
heavyweight pugilis'ic champion of Eu-
rope, and Nile Georeette Flssss, viii he
married next Monday, according % an
nounccment here today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Non-Partisan Wins.

The Non-Partisan quot team de feated
Brack-Ex last night by the score Of 4 to |.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

makes particular appeal to those desiring
an ultra-smart car of distinctive appearance.
The body is aluminium with square-corner
flush doors. The particular feature of the Spsrtette
is the smooth black leather clubchair oyer-Stuffed
upholstery The Marshall cushions are 10 inches
deep. The rear seats are 50 inches wide
The bronze windshield is inclined to a sharp
pitch.
The top is exceedingly low, notwithstanding
the fact that headroom is the same as on the touring
car
Body equipment is same as on the touring.
Five wire wheels, either black, white or red, are
standard on this model.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
MIX MRS. HARDING
Many Ballots Confuse Wife of
Presidential Nominee.
Crowd Cheers and Movie Men
Crank as Ballot Drops.

Marion, o.. Nov. 2.-Senator and
Mrs. Harding left their home shortly
after 10 o'clock this morning to vote.
They rode to the polling place in their
motor car. George B. Christian, their
secretary, accompanied them. He
and the chauffeur, Frank B. Lacksten,
cast their ballots lust after the SEN
ator and Mrs Harding voted.
Mrs. Harding cast ballot No. 800
and Senator Harding No. 304.
Thirteen voters, seven women and
six men, were in line when the candi-
dates arrived. trailed by a battery of
movie men and a score of newspaper
correspondents. Election officials Of
fered to let the senator vote at once
but he declined to go in ahead of those
waiting T.
While the nominee was waiting to
get into a booth, camera men cranked
away. Senator Harding Kept up a
humorous line of talk, initiating the
photographers.
That's the best one yet he would
say. "Ore we've got to keep this
scenario going right"
A large crowd standing around
cheered him as he went into the booth,
and again as he came out
Mrs. Harding did not take her first
experience in casting a presidential
vote so nonchalantly.
Good gracious" she gasped, when
Election Judge Kelly handed the
various ballots required under Ohio
laws. DO I have to vote all of these"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
wAsu-YoUR-HANDs WEEK.
Committee Planning t.
Boost New Topeka Product.

At the meeting of the industrial
committee of the Chamber of Com
merce held today. the question of OBJ
tanning publicity over the state and
over the nation for Topeka manufac-
turing and business enterprises. was
discussed. A report on a plan for
publicity is to be made at the next
meeting of the committee, Tuesday of
next week.
The committee appointed to investi-
gate the soap manufacturing business
of the Counter Manufacturing COM
pany, q new Topeka product, reported,
and the report was accepted by the
committee as a whole.
The industrial committee will back,
financially and otherwise, the launch
ing of the new soap on the market.
thru an advertising campaign at an
early date. 1t is expected to declare
la Wash Your Hands" week, when a
stock of the new soap will be placed
in every store in town, and Topekans
will be urged to give it trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
LOCK DEMOCRATS OUT
Nonpaymcnt of Rent Was Claim by
National Committees Landlord.

New York, Nov. Am effort was
made to lock out" the Democratic
national committee from its offices in
the Grand Central Palace here today
for alleged nonpayment of rent, ac-
cording to a statement issued by the
committee. The statement said the
rent had been paid in full.
THE Merchants and Manufacturers
Exchange of New York which oper-
ates the Grand Central Palace, at
tempted to stop the entire machinery
of the Democratic national committee
by closing our doors this morning"
the statement said.
This high handed outrage was
utterly withopt excuse or warrant.
The rent was paid to November 1,
1920, as our lease provides and this
morning, $3,0O0-the monthly rent
provided in the lease, was rendered
at the Grand Central Palace. They
refused it.
1t was stated that the doors actually
had been locked against the commit
tee for fifteen minutes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
Women and Votes

Can a woman vote and be Chris
tian? This is asked in the interest of
some women who have some con-
scientious scruples about voting.
This can doubtless be answered by
some of our lady friends
Gen. ii-16. Unto the woman he
said, 1 will greatly multiply thy sor-
row and thy conception: in sorrow
thou shall bring forth children; and
thy desire shall be to thy husband,
and he shall rule over thee.
Cor. xi-S. For the man is not of
the woman; but the woman of the
man.
9. Neither was the man created for
the woman; but the woman for the
man.
Eph WIS For the husband is the
head of the wife. even as Christ-is the
head of the church: and He is the
saviour of the body.
"a. Therefore as the church is sub
iect unto Christ. so let the wives be
to their own husbands in everything.
1 Tim. I'LL. Let the woman learn
in silence with all subsection.
-. But l suffer not a woman to
teach. nor to usurp authority over the
man. but to be in silence
49, For Adam was first formed
then Eve.
IA. And Adam was not deceived.
but the woman being deceived was in
the transgression.
Pet iii-1. Even as Sarah obeyed
Abraham, calling him Lord; whose
daughters We are. as long as ye do
well. and are not afraid with any
amazenment. C. H. F.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
EVEN HIGHER EDISON RATES.
Albert Patten Indicates Greater Rails
Than First Demanded.

The probability of a demand for
higher rates for Edison heat than were
asked for when the company presented
request to the city commission for a
SO per cent hike, is indicated in let
ter from Albert Patten, representing
the Mckinley interests, to Frank S.
Crane. chairman of committee of
users of heat who protested against
the raise asked by the Edison COM
pany.,f
Coal prices have increased, in addi-
ton to the other causes of the required
raise which were effective when the
first request was made, according to
Mr.. Patterns letter.
The fixing of the rate will be up to
the city commissioners, and this fact
was pointed out in Mr.. Patterns letter
whether they will take official cogni-
zance of the opinions and wishes of the
users of the heat or not, the commits
sion has already displayed interest in
the doings of the committee.
The history of the controversy,
which has consisted hitherto of pro-
posals and counter proposals from the
two sides, is to have another chapter
added Wednesday morning 10 o'clock,
when the users committee will meet
again to discuss the situation. No
progress has been made by the meet
ings held so far, for either. side.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
Mrs. IncIement Weather Active
at Polls.
Country Vote Expected To Be
Light.
LARGE
Double Boards in Kansas Give
Early Returns.
Much Scratching Reported
From Mississippi Valley.

Chicago. Nov. al Mrs. Indictment
Weather, the most influential woma n
in politics. rolled the voting situation
as balloting began in the 4iddlewest
today.
Rains. winds and SHOWS. prevalent
IN this section were expected to keep
many feminine voters at home and in
terfere with the farmer vote to con-
siderable extent.
Country Vote Light.
Early reports from centers of pop
ulation, however, indicated large turn
outs, with women equally prominent
in the long queques that formed be-
fore sun up at polling places. Detroit
was the only large city in the middle
west where the early, vote was lighter
than anticipated Few women turned
out there because of heavy rains last
hight and today.
The country vote. claimed by all
political parties, was exceptionally
light in early voting. Democratic and
Republican party leaders here denied
unfavorable weather would injure
their cause. and continued their opti-
mistic predictions of victory.
First Word From Kansas.
The first whispers of the middle
vests election voice was expected to
come from Kansas. Many precincts
there use double election boards. max
ing the total first half vote available
shortly afternoon.
Election officials estimated returns
would be late tonight in most districts.
Scratching Of ballots reported wide
spread, will greatly compicate tabu-
lations in addition to the exceptionally
long and complicated ballots in a num-
her of states. Illinois had eleven tick
cts on the ballot.
Fermentation headquarters pre-
diCted "A large vote with a number of
victories in its first election. Leaders
of the party here claimed Iowa, Ne
vHda. l-.nOis. Indiana. Colorado and
far western states would give them
success today.
show gains over the last presidential
vote. Tn" Nonpartisan League was
in the midst of a bitter struggle in
tho northwest. old party lines have
been broken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
MOSCOW TROOPS IN REVOLT
Anti-Soviet Rebellion Sprcads-F:n
Help Bolsheviki In Fighting.

London Nov. 1.-THE Moscow gar
rison is in revolt, according to Russian
agency messages from Helsingfors.
The dispatches said Finnish com
munist troops were hurrying to. Petro-
grad and Moscow to suppress the re-
volt. Communication with Petrograd
was said to be suspended.
Reports of serious difficulties IN
Russia have filtered thru border cities.
These included revolts by armed
forces and by factory workers. Polish
sources have reported the condition Of
soviet fighters as desperate, with the
chances that Bolshevism could hardly
survive a severe winter. Bolsheviki
authorities have denied all such re-
ports.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
THREE NEGROES ACCUSED.
Officials Hope to Identify One as As
sailant of Girl.

Dallas, Nov. 2.-Three negroes were
held in county jail here today while
officers endeavored to identify one of
them as the assailant of a 10-year-old
girl at Arlington last night. Officers
said the negroes were taken into
custody merely as suspicious charac
tiers. If the girls condition will per-
nit, she will be brought here during
the day to identify her assailant, if he
is one of the trio.
The girl was attacked about dark
last night while on the way to a
butcher shop at Arlington. An hour
later she staggered home and gave the
alarm. Her condition was reported
serious.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
REED VOTED ,FI, STRAIGHT
Missouri Senator Exhibited His BaIIo,
After Marking If.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 2.-Senator
James A Reed of Missouri cast a
straight Democratic ballot in his vot-
ing precinct here today
Here il is-look it over" he in
vited with an ironical smile, display
ing before election officials a Demo-
cratic ballot, without a mark on il.
Reeds vote viii count for Brecken-
ridge Long, Democratic candidate for
United States senator from Missouri,
who has made his campaign on an out
and out Wilson League of Nations is
sue Reed campaigned against the
league
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Bette Looking-Take
Olive Tablets

If your skin is yellow-complexion
pallid-tongue coated-appetite poor
you have bad taste in your mouth
a lazy. no-good feeling-you should
take Olive Tablets
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-a sub
stitute for calomel-were prepared by
DR.. Edwards after II years of study.
Dr.Edwards' Olive abletsareap purely
vegetablecompoundm ixedwitholiveoiL.
You will know them by their olive color.
Tohave clear, pink skin, bright eyes.
no pimples, feeling of buoyancy like
childhood daysyou must get at thecause-
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on
the liver and bowels like caiornel-yet
have no dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome con-
stipation. Millions of boxes are sold
annually at 10c and 25c. Take one OF
twonightly and note the pleasing results.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
ABE ATTELL TO SURRENDER.
Prize Fighter Is Wanted for Compile
ity in Baseball Scandal.

Chicago. Nov. 2.-Abe Attell for
mer featherweight champion, and
John J. (Sport) Sullivan of Boston, in
dicted for conspiracy in connection
with the faxed 1919 world series. will
come here voluntarily for trial, the
states attorneys office was informed
today.
Counsel for Attell and Sullivan are
said to have assured the states attor-
ney that their clients will surrender as
soon as arrangements can be made
for bail Neither AtteH nor Sullivan,
they said, will oppose extradition. An
early. trial will be sought
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
CARTOON CHARACTERS STAGED
The Gumps VIII Be Seen at the Grand
Saturday.

The Gumps, a musical farce with
prototypes of Sidney Smiths cartoon
of that name. which will be seen at the
Grand. matinee and night, Saturday,
November 6, promises to prove one of
the seasons tip-toppers. The whim-
steal characters are so faithfully vi
talized that they seem to have stepped
out of the cartoonist's sketches onto
the stage for the sole purpose of dis
tributing wholesome and refreshing
entertainment
The comedy written by Howard Nc
Kent Barnes is in two acts running
thru six scenic settings. Astounding
with dramatic surprises and laughable
situations sequentially and logically
placed, with musical numbers and
catchy songs by Casper Nathan and
Isham Jones, the dances and ensem-
bles by Dubois