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Evening journal., 1921-03-17
ANDREW B0NARLAW
QUITS COMMONS

LONDON, March IT Omitted
Press).-Andrew Bonar Law, Gov
ernment leader In the House OF
Commons. has resigned, Premier
Lloyd George announced today in
the House.
Lloyd George announced that the
resignation was caused by in health.
Bonar Law is a Conservative. but
has been a member OF the coalition
cabinet formed by Lloyd George.
For some time there have been re-
ports that the Conservatives felt Il
was time to break away from the
coalition and ATTEMPT to establish
their own party in power.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
.HERCULESCLUB
BANSPOLITICS
Endorses City Charter, But
on Non-Partisan Basis
Only
JAMES G. BLAINE, JR.,
TALKS ON LIVING COST

Commission form Of government
for Wilmington. but on a distinctly
non-partisan basis. was endorsed by
the Hercules Club, at luncheon
meeting in the duBarry room Of the
Hotel DUPONT. this afternoon.
James G. Blaine, Jr., grandson Of
the famous statesman. was a guest
Of the club and spoke on the cost
Of living. r n. McAdams. presi-
dent of the organization presided.
About 175 members were present.
Resolutions to endorse tho City
Charter as prepared by the Bl-Par-
tisan Committee and approved by the
General Citizens Committee were
considered at length. Deep op-
position was registered against the
amendment reported In tho legisla-
ture yesterday providing that party
emblems should be placed at tho
head of tickets for the city COM
mission. The resolutions finally
were adopted. but with the express
understanding that the charter
should provide for a non-partisan
board.
MIR. Blaine. who Is a vice presi-
dent Of the Liberty Bank. New York,
said. in his address. that he was
most confident Of the restoration OF
prosperity, but was uncertain as to
how long it would be before the
country would return 20 normal
state.
Reports were made by the enter
tainmcnt and athletic committees on
plans for the coming season. II was
decided to hold a house-warminE
Tor tho employees OF the Hercules
Company when the stan moves from
the DUPONT Building TO its new Of
fees In the Delaware Trust Building
Billy" Wilson's orchestra provid-
ed a medley OF jazz and old Irish
folksong appropriate TO the day
l.. c. Rice. chief clerk at the Parlin
n. j. plant OF the Hercules Company
sang a number OF Irish melodies
very acceDtably.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
FURNITURE SHOW
In STORES TODAY

This is FURNITURE and House
furnishing Day" in the 'Demon-
stration shopping Week" calendar
Once again the Weather Man was
strongly on the side OF the Mercan-
tile Section OF the Chamber of Com
mcrce which Is managing the event.
Finer Spring shopping weather
couldn't have been asked.
Extra window and store displays
were made by firms specializing in
furnishings and prices were lowered
to demonstrate" that such articles
may be bought just as cheaply. II
not more SO. than In Philadelphia or
other neighboring cities.
Meanwhile the other merchants OF
the city who have had their special
days continued their displays. maxi
ing the business section bright with
color.
Tomorrow will be Popular Spring
Merchandising Day, when the buying
power OF the American dollar will b,
emphasized In all lines. Saturday
will be Mems Apparel Day. and
will close tho demonstration shop.
ping Week"
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
CIVIC ACTIVITY
BYPOSTMASTERS
Postmaster-General Hays
Invites Constructive Crit
icism of Service
CAN SPUR PATRONS
TO DO THEIR PART

Postmaster General VIII II. Hays
has issued a notice urging upon all
postmasters participation in civic
activities in their respective COM
munities.
by taking an executive interest in
the meetings Of local chambers OF
commerce, boards Of trade and other
civic and community organizations"
Mr.. Hays said. excellent opportuni
tics are afforded for the dissemina-
tion Of general postal information es-
sential to the proper conduct OF an
efficient postal service" says Mr..
Hays. Postmasters should avail
themselves OF such opportun-
tiles TO solicit the co-opera-
ton of civic organizations in Sc
curing observance by the general
public Of the fundamental principles
Of mailing, the compliance with
which on the part Of postal patrons
is necessary to tho discharge Of
postal duties to the entire satisfac-
tion Of tho public"
's'NAAAtlH'N'A' "ANAlA ANAAnsAfs"
tho importance OF addressing mail
TO street and number: that firm let
ter-heads should bear their street
address; that mail should be de-
posted early and frequently during
tho day and not held until the close
OF business; that return addresses on
envelopes result in prompt return OF
letters II unbelievable; that valu-
able mail matter should be regis
tered; that postal money orders
should be used for remittances by
mail instead OF cash.
These features and others which
may occur TO postmasters as being
applicable in their particular COM
munity can be discussed with dis
tinct advantage TO the postal estab-
lishment and resulting benefit TO its
patrons. Furthermore. postmasters
should urge constructive criticism
and invite legitimate complaints Of
inadequate service. losses. or irreg-
ularities. and all these matters
should be given prompt personal
attention.
along these lines the Postmaster
General earnestly invites the CO.
operation and help Of postmasters
and postal employees generally"
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
cENrRE GRANGE MEETING.

An open mRting was conducted
by Centre Grange. at Cenueville
last night Three speakers from
Delaware College addressed the
meeting on questions OF interest TO
the farmer.
Dean Charles a. McCue spoke on
the care OF Orchards" telling Of
pruning and spraying.
Professor Thomas a. Baker dis
cussed "Dairyng." Miss Woods. OF
the department OF home demonstra-
ton. also spoke.
At recent meeting OF the grange,
az which time the question OF the
present daylight-saving ordinance
was discussed. the members went
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
MANY DANCES ON
ST. PATRICK DAY
Indoor Social Events Mark
Anniversary of Ireland's
Saint
CARD PARTIES
ARE INCLUDED

In honor OF the anniversary OF the
birth of St Patrick. patron Saint OF
ireland. many dances and parties
will be held in this city this eve
ming.
Among tho many dances will be
that OF tho Dyostuffs Department or
the DUPONT ia the ballroom or the
Hotel DUPONT. In addition to dane
ing cards will De played In the du-
Barry room. Music will be fur
nishod by the Original Six orchestra.
During intormission refreshments
will be served in tho duBarry room.
Tho patrons and patronesses are:
Mr.. and Mrs. Ireneo DUPONT. Colonel
and Mrs. a. c. Spruance, Jr., Mr.
and Mrs. G. a. Meade. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. +. Harrington. Dr. and Mrs n.
ID. Chambers. Mr.. and Mrs Morris
II. Pouchor. and Cesare Protto.
At the New Century Club. the
Alpowco Pleasure Club will hold it's
ST. Patriclx's dance. This will be the
last dance of tho season by tho club.
Tho decorations will be In accord
with St. Patrick's Day. Music Will
be furnished hy Billy Wilson's or
chostra. Tho affair is TO be featured
by prize dances.
a ST. Patrick's dance will be given
by Wilmington Lodge, No. 3O7. b.
j.. o. Elks. In Eden Hall tonight
for members and friends. II will be
an informal affair with special mu-
sic, decorations. favors and refresh
ments The committee In charge
consists Of S. Stewart. c. II. McGin-
ness. Joseph Krauter. W. Harry
Blythe. II. Comerford. NJ willis. l..
b. Alderman. T.. Green. NJ. Black
and j. r. Smith.
One of the biggest affairs OF the
Y. NJ. II. A.. season will be the big
Four" novelty dance in the hall ai
Third and King streets this evening
The Big -Four" Is composed OF tho
Athletic Council, Dorscho Daas. Y
W. II. A. and the $500 Several
novelties will be introduced and
prizes will be distributed. Halli-
/ wells Orchestra will furnish music
/ for the dancing which will begin at
| S.45 o'clock.
The Unique Crowo will hold dance
In ST. patrick's auditorium Four
teenth and King streets The anail
will be strictly by invitations. Mem.
bers and their friends only being ad.
mittcd
The Young Ladies' Catholic Clul
viii give a St Patrick's dance 30
| Brownson Han. The proceeds q
be given TO the Brownson baseball
| team. The committee includes
Misses Mary A. Flynn. Theresa Muir
ray. Marie Farley, Agnes McCloske.
and Elizabeth johnson.
The Washington Heights Centur
Club viii hold a card party In tn
club house $500 Boulevard. Tn
party has been arranged by the re
ooption committee. OF which Mrs. I
Frank Taylor Is chairman. Bot
bridge and 800 will be playe,
Many attractive prizes will be award
ed. Those assisting Mrs Taylor ar
Mrs. Lewis Sasse, Mrs. Joseph A
Wickersham. Mrs. George Scott. Mis-
A. A. Shippers, Mrs. C.. II. Blaine
Mrs. IL C.. Hoffman and Mrs. VIII
liam j. Lackey, chairman OF tn
ways and means committee. Tick
cts may be purchased at the clul
/ this evening.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
DELAWAREANS CALL
AT WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON. March 17.-Sena-
tor J.. Heisler BAH. former Cover
nor John G. Townsend, Dr. c.. lay
ton Grier and Mr.. Hornaday, OF Mil
ford, Delaware, called al the White
House yesterday and were in confer
ence with President Harding for
some time.
The Delawareans refused 20 di-
vulge the nature Of their mission.
1t was said that former Secretary
OF State Everett c.. Johnson. Of Del
aware, was urged for appointment TO
an important Federal post.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
JUDGE WARNS GIRLS.

Annie Turner and Bessie Ford. Ne
crosses. who are on parole as drug
addicts. were dismissed on charges
Of contempt OF court in failing to
appear for their monthly examina-
ton by Judge Hastings In Municipal
Court this morning. one OF the Ne
gresses said that she did not know
the time for reporting and the other
produced a physicians certificate 10
show that she has been III and un-
able TO report. The judge warned
the pair not TO fail TO report on
April IL, the next day for examina-
ton.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
KIwANIANs FOR PUBMCITY.

]. d. Hank. OF Richmond. Va,
governor OF the Capital District.
kwanis Clubs. embracing Mary
land, Delaware, Washington, ID. c..
and Virginia, has announced the
following committee on publicity:
G. Edmund Massie. chairman,
Richmond; Harry Hahn. Washing
ton; Wilbur Van SAINT. Baltimore;
Moses Nusbaum. Norfolk: Clarence
J. Isyle. Wilmington; +. b. Waters,
Roanoke; r. C. Lowe, Portsmouth.
and Floyd knight, Lynchburg.
It is planned by Goveror Hank TO
have tho committee outline a pro-
gram of work for the remainder OF
the year and be ready TO report on
it TO the Capital District convention.
in Richmond, on April 9.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
CARPENTER SAYS
HE FIGHTS JULY 2

SUNDERLAND. England. March
IT Omitted Press). - Georges Car
pontier VIII fight Jack Dempsey for
the worlds heavyweight champion
ship in New York State on July 2.
he announced in a speech here. Car
pentier entered the ring just before
a boxing contest was staged here
and. in an address TO the crowd, de-
clared he had signed a contract 10
fight Dempsey on the date and in
the State named.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
ADAM VIII GET EATs.

Elected from his lodging-house
three weeks ago and having had
nothing TO eat for some time, Adam
Brannock, when accosted by Patrol
man Abrahams while standing al
Fifth and Market streets after 1
o'clock this morning, asked TO be
locked up. 1t was brought out in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning. when the
man was given a hearing on a charge
OF vagrancy.
Judge Hastings sentenced Adam
TO ten days in the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
MARsANo IN REFoRM sCHooL

Alexander Marsano, OF Eighth and
Madison streets, who is said 20 have
accompanied Harry Carlisle. VINO
left here on Saturday. taking with
him 1875 belonging to Jeffers Broth
ers. butchers. 617 Madison street.
was committed TO the Ferris Indus
trial School, by the juvenile Court,
yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17

on record as favoring repeal Of the
law.
on next Thursday night the
grange will give a supper for the
benefit OF the degree team. II is
hoped TO raise sufficient In this way
to buy regalias for the team. The
next meeting Of tho grange win be
held on April G.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
JAMES MALEER no SING.

In celebration of st. Patrick's Day.
James McAloer. 227 North Jackson
street, who is a singer OF some note
in Wilmington. has been invited to
the Victory Theatre. Fourth and du-
Pont streets to sing Irish sentimental
and American folk songs tonight
Some OF the words used by Mr. Nc
Aleer in his songs were written by
him.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
NEW nrILpING PrlRNnrs.

Inspector Preston has issued tho
following building permits.
Dominick Kopanskd. 132325-27
Chestnut street. addition. $500; T.
Skonicuy, builder.
Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company. 400 North Adams street.
alterations, s25; Andrew c Seay,
builder.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
THEY'RE FISHING THESE DAYS

Scores Of men who are temporar-
lily out OF employment are now
spending their time fishing along the
creeks in this vicinity. Several Of
the fishermen who are using dip nets
along the Brandywine creek report
having caught several herring dur
ing the past week.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
LAY orr Ar PULLMAN PLANT.

In accordance with retrenchment
pans, the Pullman Car Company
dropped approximately 100 men
from the rolls OF its local plant yes
to-day at quitting time. This rep
resents about ten per cent OF the
working force here.
Though it is not definitely known.
II is intimated that five day notices
will be posted right along. the in
tention of the company being 20 re-
duce its forces 10 a skeleton organi-
zation-
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
PmARMAcIsT wAIvEs mEARNG

Hearlng was waived by Vincent s
Matthews, charged with violating
the state pharmacy laws, in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning He was
representa- by Thomas f. Bayard.
Matthews is allaged to have con-
Quoted a pharmacy without being a
registered pharmacist and without
employing in his place of business
a registered pharmacist.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
WOMEN IN STREET FIGHT.

Mabel Ball. Negress. and Ethel
Tull were each fined So and costs by
Judge Hastings, In Municipal Couri
this morning, on charges OF fighting
on the street. The trouble between
the pair occurred beyond Third
street bridge and caused a larg,
crowd to collect until the arrival Of
policeman.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
MARINE EXPOSITION.

TOMORROW night VIII be "Pusey
and Jones Night at the American
Marine Exposition. being held this
week in First Regiment Armory.
Broad and Callowhill streets, Phila-
delphia. The Evening journal has
received a number OF complimentary
tickets which can be secured without
charge at this business Office.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
BEDFORD CLUB ANNIVERSARY.

Celebration OF The twenty-fifth an
niversary OF the Bedford Club. COM
posed of members OF the Masonic
fraternity. will be held in the base
ment Of the odd Fellows Hall. Tenth
and King streets. tomorrow night
A buffet luncheon will be served. The
affair Is for members only.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
ssb DROP IN LIVING Cosr.

WASHINGTON. March II Omitted
Press.) Wholesale prices have
dropped 3si6 per cent. since the peak
OF the war level in May. 1920. the
Labor Department announced today.
During February wholesale prices
dropped q per cent.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
AUTO DEALERS EAT ToNIGTr

Members Of the Wilmington Au-
tomobile Association will hold their
annual show banquet at the Hotel
dupont tonight. II will be a jolli-
ncation in commemoration OF the
auto show, held recently.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
woRKmousE sUKpAY sERvIcE

The Rev. +. W. Trapnell. rector
Of st. Andrews p. L. Church, will
conduct services az 3 o'clock, on Sun
County Workhouse. The invitation
vas extended by Warden M. s.
Flummer.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
ISABELLA RUNIMAGE SALE.

A rummage sale will be held to-
morrow by the Daughters OF Isabella
at ia Tatnall street. Any one hav-
ing contributions for the sale is asked
to notify Mrs. J. A Spragg, phone
6125-J.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
KEILEHER GTvIss snAMRoCKs

Police Captain kellehor, IN honor
Of ST. Patrick's Day. presented
growing Shamrocks to a number Of
friends at the police station, this
morning. He has just received the
plants direct from Ireland.
Evening journal., 1921-03-17
SIMMONS GIVES GREEN CnECKs

In honor OF st. Patrick. City Clerk
Homer c. Simmons. this morning.
issued green checks in payment Of a
large number OF city bills
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-05
WHEN EVERY MOVE HURTS

Lame every morning, achy and
stiff all day, worse when It's damp
or chilly? Suspect your kidneys and
try the remedy your neighb3rs use.
Ask your neighbor!
Mrs. w. NJ Kincaid 30 Court St.
Skowhegan, says: Several years
ago had a severe attack of lum.
bago and 1t put me past going for
several days. couldn't move in
any direction, as shooting pains
would almost take my breath away
Puffy sacs appeared beneath my
eyes. My kidneys didn't act regular
ly and in many ways showed signs OF
disorder. AS another OF the family
had received great benefit from
Doan's Kidney Pills l was led to try
them and after I had finished taking
the fifth box, was as well as ever
| have frequently recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price 60c. IT all dealers. Don't
simply aek for kidney remedy-ge'
Dams Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Kncaid lad. Foster-Milburn
CO.. Mfrs. Buffals. N. Y
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-05

With the celebrating of the First
Baptist and Congregational churches
the First Baptist church is now closed
which makes the third church building
in Skowhegan vacated. One of these
has entirely disappeared, the High ST.,
Tristan church which for long time
was prominently identified with the re-
ligious life of the community. 1t
stood near the corner of High and
Church streets on what is now the
lawn of Blinn W. Page. There are no
gns to indicate that building of any
KIND ever stood thereon. The members
of the Christian church had wor-
shipped in school house and in Wash
ing Hall on the I'd floor on what
is now the marble works. Eventually
members of the Skowhegan Congre-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-05
Eat More Potatoes

The potato situation in Somerset
County and throughout Maine is a
tragedy. During the winter of 1913
and 1920 the farmers, in the agr.cul-
I tural press in Government publications
and in periodicals generally, were
urged to plant the biggest possible
crop. They paid from sos to $85 per
ton for fertilizer and were under heavy
expenses, both as to labor and machin-
cry investment. At harvest time the
market opened at about s1.00, advanc-
ing at one time to SIPS. Late in De-
cember, however, it commenced a
downward trend which has been con-
tinuous to the present time. The
shipping price is at present 25c to zoe
a bushel but the local grocers and mar
kets are paying soc. The crop must
have cost nearly $3.50 per bushel to
produce. 1t is of course a very re-
| gretable situation.
Nothing will make the matter right
| but the public can do a little some
thing by increasing the use OF pota-
| toes in every way At the present re-
! tail price Goo per peck or 75c per bu-
| shel) they are a very economical as
| we'll as healthful food. Housewives
should study how to serve them at
tractively aside from the reliable
| methods of baking and boiling. Let's
eat spuds so persistently during the
next few weeks that we won't want
any when the new crop comes in at
| the high prices always prevailing In
| July and August. A little attention
to this matter will really double the
| local demand and help out the farmers
| of Somerset County to some extent.
The local dealer stands very we'll so
far as his handling of the matter goes.
! II he pays 50c for a bushel and retails
it to four different people at zoe per
peck he is certainly entitled to his
40c profit, or if he retails the entire bu-
shell to one customer for 90c he is get
| ting no more than he ought to have
out of the transaction. The indie
pendent-Reporter however would be
| glad to aid those who wish to buy di-
rect from the farmer, by publishing
| their wants in the potato line free OF
| charge. If you take advantage of this
state just how many you will buy, give
your street and number carefully, and
! telephone number if you have one. 1t
L
| is we'll enough for you to say also
what you think you ought to pay which
| of course will not be more than the
retail price and perhaps should not be
any less.
We also make a similar offer to po-
tato growers wishing to sell at retail.
We will publish any announcement
they wish to make free Of charge.
| Postoffice address and telephone num-
Der, If any, should be given and the
price expected should be stated.
We are of the opinion that the
grower is better off to sell his potatoes
| to the local dealers at 60c than he Is
to peddle them out to the householder
at 9Oc. but we are entirely willing to
bring the producer and consumer to-
gether If that may be accomplished by
| the above plan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-05
The Man Who Designs the 1921 Odds.
mobiles

r. K. Jack, Chief Engineer of the
Odds Motor Works, was born in Bonnie
Scotland, the birthplace of engineer
ing.
After graduating from the Glasgow
and West of Scotland college, where
he received a first class certificate for
engineering. he entered the employ of
the Scottish Motor Engineering Co.
There he designed automobile engines
until his connection with the Argyle
Motors Ltd. of Glasgow While with
this we'll known company he design
ed the Is H. P. Argyle motor which
made worlds record on the Brook
lands track.
On May 10, 1912, at Brooklands this
motor in the standard Argyle chassis
and with a racing body was driven
continuously IA hrs averaging over
72h miles per hour. 1t covered 1916
miles In $40 minutes and was at that
time the smallest engined stock car
that had ever successfully attempted to
beat the worlds speed record.
This motor was only rated Is H. P
four cylinder, having a bore and stroke
of 8 1-Sx5 Is.
Mr.. Jack came to the United States
in 1912 to join the engineering staff
of the Cadillac Motor Car Co, and was
the sole assistant of d. Mccall White
in the designing of the eight cylinder
Cadillac engine.
After the successful completion of
this motor, he accepted a position as
chief engineer of the Russell Motor Car
Co, Toronto, Canada. At the outbreak
of the World War he was placed in
charge of the design of armored cars
and trucks for the Canadian Expedi-
tionary Forces. Being anxious to aid
his country in Aviation Motor Build
ing Mr.. Jack returned to Scotland
where he was in charge of the manu-
facture of the Beardmore 100 H. p
aviation motor, the B. H. P. 230 H. p
aviation motor, the 500 H. P. IL cyl.
Atlantic model and the several super
charger and radial motors built under
the direction of the British Air Board
at the works of the Arrol Johnson
Ltd Dumfries, Scotland.
After the Armistice, Mr.. Jack re-
turned to America as chief engineer of
the Odds Motor Works. He Is a men,
Der of the institution of Automotive
Engineers of Great Britain, the Society
of Automotive Engineers of The Unit
ed States and the Aero Club Of Amer
lea.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-05
VIII Moscow Farmers Name Their
Estates2

William p. Baker Proprietor of the
Drop In Poultry Farm at Moscow is
starting a movement in his town to in
duce the farmers to give appropriate
names to their farms. A prize will
be offered by Mr.. Baker for the most
novel name presented. the only rules
to be that those entering in the COM
petition must have the name of their
place put on their land or buildings
where it can be seen and read from
the highway. The names selected are
to be sent by the respective property
owners to the Reporter Office and the
management has been asked to act
as Judge and select the name of the
one considered the most novel. Mr..
Baker offers as a prize purebred
pullet and rooster from his flock in the
early fall. The idea is a good one
and the Reporter stands ready to as
sist Mr.. Baker in this method of i'm
proving the Moscow farms.