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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
MEXICO TO OPERATE MINES.
Inability Of Miners and Employees 10
Reach Agreement is Cause.

By Associated Press 20 r. very Evening
Mexico City, Nov. 5.--American, Brit
sh and French mining companies ~ the
State of Coabuila, plan protest 20 the
Mexican government against the latter 2
deeision 20 operate many mines ~ the
State owing 10 the inability Of employer
and striking workmen 10 reach an agree
ment ending the present strike. " y
denied IN official circles the government
has intended 10 cpnliscaie the mines, but
IL in asserted drastic measures are neces-
aary to supply railroads and factories with
fuel The constitution, IL II pointed out,
authorizes the government N act ~ such
mn emergency.
Representatives of the governor 81
Coahuila yesterday took over five mining
properties, announcing that operations
would start probably today. The men
have been idle for ten days following a
strike in support Of demands for wage M
crcascs ranging from 100 ~ $50 per cent
All profits il IL said, will be turned over r.
the owners Of the mines.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
WOMAN SHERIFF ELECTED.
Roscommon County. Michigan, Names
65-year-oId Mother of Three Children.

by Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Roscommon, Mich, Nov. 6.-MfS.
Jane johnson. IS wears old, mother Of
three childpen and sheriff elect OF kos-
common county. today outlined the plat
form on which she will go into office next
January.
II can land bad man or bad woman
mvself If necessary. she said, 'but as a
matter Of precaution ! will appoint my
husband deputy In the intervals between
searching for and caring for prisoners |
will look after my children two girls and
boy and the domestic duties in the
county Jail
Mrs. Johnson added that in case il
should become necessary for her TO arrest
a bad man, he will know someone has
been after him
The sheriff elect gained her experience
from her husband who has been sheriff
for the last six years and whom she
married forty wears ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

by Associated Press TO Every Evepins
Chicago, Nov 5-Cattle receipts =
600; all killing classes slow, demand dull
at Yesterdays bottom prices; some selling
Is To - cents lower; no choice steers here;
bulk natives l000a1500; butcher cows
and heifers mostly 6a9; canners largely
3.75a3 90; bulls weaker; bolognas oa6.75
calves steady best vealers lf.50al5.
Hog receipts 1000; active; mostly
10 to Is cents higher than yesterdays
average; spots more; top one load 14.50;
practical top 40. bulk Of sales l3.50a-
1855, pigs l5a25 cents higher; bulk de-
sirable 100 To 135 pounds l4.50al4.75
Sheep receipts 10000; fall lambs %
cents lower; top native lambs 1880;
bulk natives ll.50al2 50; fat sheep steady;
choice handy weight ewes 700; bulk
natives 550a6 so; feeders steady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
MAY BECOME a REPUBLIC.
Holland Commission Recommendations
May Result in Future Change.

Hr Associated Press TO Every Evening
The Hague, Nov 5-The possibility
of ofbecominga Republici, in prospect for
Holland under recommendations sub
mitted today by the commission appoint
cd to revise the constitution. II these re-
concentrations are adopted Holland will
have the chance TO decide upon doing
away with royalty, unless the little
Princess Juliana, only child Of Queen
Wilhelmina, and Prince Consort Henry,
some day gives birth to n son by hus-
band whom the Dutch parliament ap-
proves as her consort. The princess now
is eleven years old
The commission proposes that hereafter
unless there is n direct male descendant
of n male ruler the throne shall go to some
male of the second generation Of the last
king In the event Of there being no direct
male successor. however, the people shall
have the opportunity to change the coun-
trys form Of government under the
comnisson's = scheme
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
CASHIER COLLINS RESIGNS.
ecial Dispatch to Every Eyening

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Dover, Nov. John s Collins, who
has been cashier of the First National
Bank Of Dover since June, 1897 has pre-
sented his resignation TO take effect De
cember 81, 1920. At a meeting OF the
directors of the bank, yesterday, appro-
pirate action was unanimously taken and
record thereof ordered spread upon the
minutes.
Advancing years was the sole reason for
the resignation, which came as an entire
surprise to every member Of the board
Mr.. Collils was born in Kent county
nearly 20 years ago, and has always been
a resident Of the county and nearly all
of his business life citizen of Dover. For
eighteen years he was connected with the
Farmers Bank of Dover, where he at
tanned the position OF teller when he ac-
cepted the position OF cashier of the First
National Bank
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
CtDDES OEPLORES
TRADE COMPETITION
British Ambassador Denies Brit
ain Has Placed American Ships
at Disadvantage.
nv Associated Pres. to Every Evening

Minneapolis, Mimi, Nov. 4.-Americn
and Great Britain must avoid national
trade competition organized by govern
ment and supported by political action
Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador
to the United States, declared today in
an address at n Chamber of Commerce
luncheon here.
If the United States or Great Britain,
he said, were to begin to organize areas
of exclusive economic advantage there
would Inevitably come n clash OF IN
tsrests that would at least strain the
friendly relations between the two coun-
tries.
Sir Auckland denied statements APP
pearing in American newspapers that
American ships had been placed at dis
advantage with British ships by British
government action. He declared, however,
not "in any sense as threat, however
veilad. but as a matter of interest that
if the British empire should adopt n law
precisely similar to the American law
limiting coastwise traffic to ships fying
only it's own flag, there would be some
far reaching deran gements IN the business
of non-Britsh shippirg &"
1--WE are not thinking at present OF
adopting any such law" he added, Tor
our trade policy is based on the policy of
fair trade and equal opportunity
Speaking not only as the ambassador OF
England but az the representative OF all
the British dominions and colonies. one
quarter Of the human race, Sir Auck-
land said he had no hesitation in assert
ing that he misrepresented no opinion OF
Importance when he declared il was the
wish of all the British people to live IN
peace and amity with the United States
and with "all the nations of the earth.
Il sometimes read in your newspapers,
he said "of these subtle devilish schemes
which the British government is pre-
pairing with the object of preventing your
trade expansion have been member OF
the British cabinet, have been the minis
ter of the crown responsible for the trade
policy and activities of the government
and / assure YOU formally and without
reservation that the principle which under
lies British trade policy if expressed IN
the five words Far trade and equal op-
pOrttIuitv =
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
TO SELL RAILWAY STOCK.
Court Declines to Grant Stay in National
Properties Suit.

An opinion was handed down in the
United States District Court here today
by Judge Hugh NJ. Morris, denying the
request Of petitioning bondholders in the
suit OF the National Properties Co, for
stay Of sale Of American Railways stock,
scheduled for next Monday
The opinion, however, gives the petit
TONERS leave to intervene in the suit, and
IN refusing to stay the sale, does 50 with
to make any application to the court after
the sale as they may be advised
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
REMoDELING BISHOPSTEAD.
improvements Are Expected TO be Com
pleted by the Middle Of This Month.

The Improvement Of Bishopstead IS
progressing rapidly, and il IS expected that
the house will be in first-class order by No
vember Is. according 10 an announcement
in Trinity Parish Annals for Novem-
her. Those interested are advised 70 visit
the house before it IS occupied. if possible,
and sec the revolutionary changes that
have been made Ii is said that past ru
mors If discomfort and inconvenience, in
adequate heating and the like, Will not be
repeated
Il is further declared that the improve
ment fund Is not growing as rapidly as II
should. since the total amount needed Is
S25. 900. and It should all be pledged or III
hand BY the time the bishop and his
family move INTO Bishopstead Con-
tributions to date total sl0,3l9Sl. Part
Of the additional SIS. 900 needed has been
pledged and il Is considered certain that
every congrega ton in the diocese viii
want to contribute something Prompt
ness in making and forwarding contrlbu-
tions is urged by Rev z NJ kirkus, chair
man of Bishopstead Improvement com
mIttee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
WANT NINE AND FACTORY HANDS.
Pennsylvania Employment Service TO
Open Burea at Ellis Island.

By AssoclAEed FFess 20 Lively EF0HIHE
New York. Nov ; Arrar gements
were completed today whereby the Pei n
usvlyanla state cmplovmeit service will
open bureau at Fills Island IN an effort
10 obtain larger number OF immgrar :
10 work in tho mires aud factories Of
the keystone state.
Particular atte' tion will be gwen Spanish
and Portuguese immgraf ts who are
arriving BY the tens Of thousands. SAID
an announcement by immigration officials
Hundreds of newcomers from these coun-
tries have found their way TO Pcnrsyiva-
MIA industri;. districts during the last
few weeks,
The bureau which will be directed by
Frank Pogo also viii deal with Poles.
Greeks. Italians, Czechoslovaklans and
other workers considered desirable.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
TO SOLVE IRISH QUESTION.
Two Unofficial Attempts Are Being Made
il is Stated

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
London, Nov 1.-Two ltteTestiI g, al
though unofficial attempts are helpg
made to solve the Irish question, 1t de-
veloped today The first OF these is an
effort by influential political quarters to
induce the government to communicate
with the Sim Fein members OF Parliament
in order to try to reach practical agree
merit and prevent the ruin OF Ireland.
The second is that three coalition mem
bers of Parliament will formally propose a
plan for withdrawing the military in Ire
land TO strategic centers and allowing the
local authorities to take the respoI slbilty
for the preservation of law and order with
the eventual view Of negotiating prac-
teal settlement of the problem.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
PAID ELECTION BET
Amusing Parade" Around the Harlan
Shipyard at Noon Today

John Morris. a grinder al the Harlan
plant Of 1910 Nawaset avenue. won an
election bet from Wilson Ress Of New
CaStle also employed at Harlan : and
a. a result was wheeled around the entire
plant at noon hour today. IN flag
draped wheelbarrow, by Ress,
An lmpr omptu band, OF which Frank
Dennev was drum major, helped TO at
tract the attention Of large audience as
4 nolsily followed the wheelbarrow around
tho plant
4 great deal oi good-natured sarcasm
was heard from the large number Of
Harlan workers who, carrying banners,
formed the escort Morris wore high
nat, and acted III the role Of president
towing from time 10 time u his en-
thusiastiC cheerers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
MASQUERADE DANCE.

The combined Convention Club of the
Loyal Order Of Moose, and the Women Df
the Mooseheart legion, will hold mas
querade dance at the Moose Home, 703
French street, this evening at $50 o clock
Prizes will be awarded for the best and
funniest costumes, and an important
feature will be spot dance. There will
be no admission charged, other than the
wardrobe fee
This marks the first of series Of dances
N be held at the Moose Home on Friday
nights during the winter season. On
November 10 an oyster supper and
dance will be held at the Home
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
Thanksgiving at Trinity

Thanksgiving services which will be
held in Trinity p. e. Church on Novem-
ber 25 include Holy COMMUNION at $50
a. M, and at 1896 a m, morning prayer
and a sermon. Gifts of fruit and grain, sug-
gested as appropriate decorations for the
church, should tc sert to the church on
Wednesday, not later than II O'Clock
The Thanksgiving Day offering will be
lis usual ior the Babies Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
NAVY RECRUITING GOOD.
Vessels Now Tied up for Lack Of Crews
Soon TO be in Commission.
! Press to Every Evcnlng

BY Associated Fress 70 Lively EVthIhk
Washington, Nov 5.-Recrnting for
the navy is progressing 80 satisfactorily
that naval officials believe i soon will be
possible 70 send to sea a large number OF
vessels Of all classes now carried on paper
as part a the fleets but actually tied UP
at Navy Yards for lack Of crews.
Recruits are entering the serv1ce az a
rate exceeding 2, 800 a week and the tram
ing stations are daily sending large num-
bers Of men 70 the fleets after the usual
four months training
On November the navy was only q, :
900 men short of the authorized strength
of approximately ] l43 900 and il is believed
al the department that the full strength
will be reached before March l.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
UNION SERVICE
To be Held by Trinity and Old Swedes
Congregations on December

According TO the custom Of number of
! ears past. annual union service Is held IN
Trinity Church some time in November,
but this year the service will be postponed
until December 5, the day on which the
visit III Trinity parish. 1t is felt that this
n fitting occasion for bringing together
the two Congregations which constitute
the parish.
There Will be DO service at Old SWedes
therefore at i o clock on December s.;
the members Of that congregation are
cordially invited TO Join with the member
uf Trinity Church to give the bishop q
rOusing welcome on the occasion Of his
first official appearance in Unity Church
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
DISCUSS BULkHEADS
Harbor Commissioners Arranging 70
Garry Out Original Plans

Bids for the bulkheads IN the veyelop-
ment Of he harbor plans were dlscusse
at meeting Of the Board OF Harbor Com
missioners today. but action was deferred
for the time owing 10 the absence of Charlie
Warner, a member of the commission
The matter of rights u way over the
Lobdell tract, which will be necessary was
also deferred until there could be a full
meeting of the board,
Reports showing the use Of the Munic
pal wharf were presented. During Septem-
Der 19 boats used the wharf and during
October q boats carrying cargoes valued
at Sc. .325 docked there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
Wrist Watch niaanneara.

No clue has been found ~ 70 the where
abouts of valuable wrist watch lost by
Mrs Gladys Carpenter, l407 WOodlawn
avenue, more than three weeks ago. The
last time Mrs Carpenter remembers see-
ing the watch was at the dinner table On
the evening Of October . The neTt day
she was taken to hospital and was only
discharged few days ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
Synod Of Washington

The Synod Of the provirce of Washing
ion will be held this year IN Norfolk
Va from November q 70 Is The deputies
and Messers. r. Fl. Hay 3. VI. Curtis,
Fredrick Bringhurst and D. BsJester
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
SOLDIERS WITHDRAWN
FROM w. VA. COAL FIELDS
' Associated Press 10 Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Williamson. ". Va. Nov. 5.-Fhe
battalion of federal soldiers who have
been on duty in the Mngo county coal
fields since the strike of miners WAS
called almost three months ago has been
withdrawn. Twenty-Five troopers OF the
West Virginia constabulary arrived here
this morning to take the places of the
expected within a few days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
Annual Masquerade

The annual masquerade ~ the Wilphi-
fraco Club was held at Shellpof PARK ~
Wednesday night All members present
enjoyed big evening n dancing and good
things 70 cat with plenty ~ cider Prizes
we're awarded - Miss Solomon Mr.
Whitaker and Mr. Fckles
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
W. III. Bailey Cut Himself Accidentally

While attempting to shave himself this
morning, William II. Bailey, 50 wears old,
of 3ll East Fourteenth street. cut severe
cash in his face below the eft ear He was
taken to the Delaware Hospital IN the
police ambulance, where several stitches
were required to sew up the cut. Alter
treatment he was taken TO his home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
SCHOOL SURVEY.
So Nearly Completed that the Experts
Will Leave the City Tomorrow.

The field work Of the CIaXton Survey
Of the Wilmington School system is so
nearly completed that the specialists en-
gagged in it viii leave the city tomorrow,
and begin the preparation of their sep
arate reports.
De. Bunker the director Of the survey,
will however return for few days next
week to clear up some loose ends Of details
The work has been carried on smooth
ly, as far as learned, and the final report
viii be awarded with much interest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
May Retain Minor.

William r. Minor, who has been clerk
in the office Of the attorney general for
the past two years. will il is understood,
be retained IL the same capacity by the
rev attorney gereral-elect This COM
pliment of his ability and zeal is highly
appreciated BY friends of MIR Minor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
Masquerade Party,

An ENJOYABLE Masquerade party and
dance was given at the home If AIr and
Mrs Clarence r Stradlev, 533 Bayard
avenue. Thursday evenng. The honae
was tastefGlIy decorated the color scheme
heing black md nrangc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
SUPPRESSION OF EVIDENCE.
Judge Anderson Says Investigation W Ill
be as TO Power of Attorney General.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Indianapolis, Nov. 5.-Federal Judge
Anderson declared in United States Dis
trict Court today that the investigation
20 be made by him next Monday of At
torney General Palmer's connection with
the soft coal conspiracy cases would be
for the purpose of ascertaining whether
the attorney general can make an agree
ment to suppress portion Of the govern
ment's evidence"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
Seek Henrietta Venie.

Word has been received in this city
from the Washington, ID. G., police, ask
ing the police in this city to try to locate
Mrs Henrietta Venie, colored. Her son
Noble Venie, is in critical condition il
the Freedman's Hospital, in that city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
Bishon Cook at Trinity.

Bishop Cook will visit Trinity P E.
Church to administer. co 6rmation on
December 5 at the n o'clock service
This is the second Sunday in Advent A
class for the instruction of candidates for
confirmation will be held each Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
New Policeman on DUTY.

After passing all preliminary examlna-
tions Walter White was placed in duty
on the local police force this morning &
He was assigned to the Twenty-first
district
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05
OCTOBER BUILDING

A summary Of the building permits
issued by Ellis p Preston, building in
.pector for the month Of October, 1920,
!, as follows
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-05

When You use classified advertising,
you don't want replies, you want results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-06
FORM ACQUAlNTANCESHlP
WITH WORKING PARTS!
Motor Life Relates Story to Bring
Home Importance. or
Such Advice.

"Get acquainted with all the con-
troIs on your car" is the advice given
by Motor Life, in relating the fol-
lowing story:
"a friend of ours recently acquired
q new car. Everything went well
mill one day he complained that it
was not running as well as it should.
He told US that it had lost all its
.nep.' and whereas. it had been live
" when he first started to drive 1t,
there was no longer any life in 1t.
1T was sluggish to the throt.ie'
tie acceIeration The gears had to
be shifted on the slightest hill. and
the motor developed the unpleasant
habit of knocking.
FINALLY. after several disgusting ,f;aS ns
trips with this depressing kind OF
back to the service station and told
them his trouble He told them. too
that he guessed he'd sell II, since 1t
didn't seem to have enough power.
.-The service men looked mystified
and peeked under the hood' ana tnen
glanced at the dash.
How long have you been running
with the choker out asked one OF
them. Our friend looked sheeplshlS
at the, knob and said that he didn
know he had been running with it
go thew showed the knob down into
its socket and with some mumbled
words about people driving cars with
out knowing anything about them
went back to their work on announcer
car.
..Then the head service man, whose
business it was to keep everybody
happy, explained that this choker had
a series of catches to hold 1t out IN
several positions. Our friend mad
pulled it all the way out When ne
thinking it would automatically go
back to it's normal position: had let
% Of II and forgotten all about it,
THE consequence was that he had
been running the engine WITH
w;th the engine not functioning prop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-06
KNOWLEDGE OF STATES LAWS.
INJUNCTION FOR MOTORISTS
D. c. Automobiles Advised to Post Up
Before Touring Maryland danger
Gus Practices Cited.

car on the road you have to take snap
judgment on four things: Speed of the
car you are going to pass. speed OF
your own car. speed and distance OF
the nearest oncoming car and the
width of the road.
Now, if your judgment on these
Things is correct, and you have time
to pass. suppose that. just as you
had gotten abreast OF the car. 1t
speeded up and did not leave you
time to get by before the car coming
from the other direction reached you.
Besides putting you in imminent
danger of smash-up. it would un-
doubtedly cause much concern to the
| driver of the car coming toward you.
all because of the foolish notion of
the man you were trying to pass
that you were trying to race him.
Class Known ms "Road Hogs"
Then, of course. some drivers will
| not permit any one to pass them at
all. but this class is rapidly dying
out. When you blow your horn to
pass they will Immediately pull over
SO that you have no chance what
known as road hogs" and can place
the careful driver in perilous posi-
ton. especially on a narrow road.
Probably some do it from a mis-
taken idea of humor, others from
thoughtlesness and others from down
30 HdStiHSsS. put use d
little consideration for the other peo-
pie who happen to be unfortunate
enough to be driving on the same
road.
The Maryland law compels drivers
to give way for others who wish to
! pass. and reads as follows:
ANY vehicle overtakeh shall
promptly. upon signal, turn as far
| as reasonably possible to the right
in order to allow free passage to the
left"
strict enforcement of these laws
and a rigid compliance by all drivers
would do wonders for the pleasure of
driving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-06

tute by the Four Wheel Drive Auto
Company, Clintonville, Wis. It is built
in exact duplication OF the thousands
of trucks furnished the government
by the company during the war, even
to the special equipment carried.
This diminutive model is twenty-six
inches long. twelve inches high and
six inches wide. 1t is made of steel,
sheet metal and aluminium. The
wheels are of cast brass and are five
inches in diameter. The entire pro-
duction has been carefully built to
insure its permanency.