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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
STORE TO HAVE NEW
INFANTS DEPARTMENT

A formal opening 10 take place
within the next few days has been
announced by the wes,hcimer and
Daubc store OF their now infants de-.
nar,ment. 10 bc called "Babyland." II
ia located on the second floor In the
rwdy.to-wcar section and IL attractive
In blue and white decoration with "a
rrofuslon of toys and wicker furni-
ture for babies There II much be.
rlbboned bassinet on wheels. baby
wardrobe Of wicker. clothes trees. little
French iewelry eases and other In.
tertsiing objects exhibited for the op.
cning.
A haske, scale is provided aud all
babies who visit this department MAY
bo weighed. It was stated by Miss Ann
Griffin who recently returned from
New York and who fitted out this
department. Miss Griffin also ie show
ing some crying baby dolls who say
mama" and which uro dressed In
first year baby clothes. There are twc
other large dolls one of whsh is
wearing clothes made for two-yeer
old child. These dolls are for show
I purposes only
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
MEXICAN OFFICIAL Is
MISSING Is FUND

Mexico City. Sept. 22.-Newspaper
charges that more than 100000 pesos
I'm silver are missing from the special
fund OF the chamber Of deputies oil
which salaries Of members and extra
ordinary expenses incident to the eel
ebration of the Mexican centennial
anniversary" were to be met nave
created a sensation here. II is declared
that an Official, who might be able 10
clear up the mystery surrounding the
alleged deficit has been missing since
Monday.
The chamber last week voted ap'
100000 pesos to itself as
expense money for the centennial.
President Obregon and members oil
the cabinet are understood TO have OPP
posed this expense and ordered that
the deputies be paid only one third
of the amount due and that the pay
ment be made entirely in silver this
being turned over in coin from the
federal treasury.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
ACTOR MAKES ESCAPE WITH
W0MAN-WANTED IN FRISCO

New York. Sept 22.-Lowell Sher.
man, an actor who is wanted by Dis
trict Attorney Brady OF San Fran.
cisco. in connection with the case
against Roscoe Arbuckle today left q
train at Harmon. n. Y. when on the
way TO New York and vanished IN
an automobile with red haired wo-
man. This information was given TO n
representative OF Distric; Attorney
swann's office when he went TO the
Grand Central Station here 10 NEE;
the Twentieth Century limited from
Chicago and detain Sherman. MS re.
qucsted in telegram from District
Attorney Brady
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
,,DOUX AND POLICE
4 EFFECT COMPROMISES

New York. Sept. 22.-Urhan 1.cdoux
lose activities in behalf OF New
'l(rk's unemployed have been combat.
r. by the police. announced today
N'ht no and the police had arrived az
"compromlse." He had promised,
said, 20 abandon plans FOR holding
modern "slavc auction" here and
c, police have agreed 20 aid his et.
Nts TO feed the jobless,
carrying out the terms Of the com.
nomise. Isedoux appeared In Bryant
.rk. with "a police escort ana bc-
IN distribution of tickets good f0
N ,akfast In nearby restaurants. He
Tnounced he would open "a brcao
ie at Sc. Marks In the bowcty on
--,nday. Lodging also will be- pro-
soied and an employment bureau or
lAted. he said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
PRICE OF LUMBER

A n idea OF the reduction that has been made in
lumber prices be observed from these figures
which were obtained from business firm that buys
much lumber and not from dealers. This company
says that lumber is being delivered to Oklahoma
points at $34 thousand compared with so a
thousand during May OF 1920 This reduction is
made in spite of a IS per cent advance in freight
rates This price is made certain kinds OF lum-
Der such as 2x6s and does refer to the higher
grades of finishing stuff
AT such prices there should be many farm
homes built this year in the southern portion OF
the state. Not only should farm homes be built
but in the towns there are demands for more build
ings
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
DEFENDER OF PRZt.MHSL
WORKING AS CARPENTER

Berlin, Sept. 2l.-From field mar
shall TO carpenter has been the destiny
of Field Marshal-Eieutenant ramassy
who won fame during the war as the
fender of the unpronounceable for
tress of Przemysl. Tamassy spent sew
eral years as a prisoner in Siberia,
where he learned the trade. Since his
return he has opened carpenter shop
to keep the wolf from the door, ac-
cording to the Deutsche Zeitung.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
WEEKS WON'T COMMENT
on MirCiIEIiS RESIGNATION

Washington, Sept 22 -- Secretary
weeks has refused to comment on
published reports that Brig Gen. vii.
liam Mitchell. assistant chief ~ the
army air service had submitted Ms
resignation fr m that post after Maj
or General Menoher. chief Of the serv-
ice. asked to bo relieved from duty
with the air service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
DRY OFFICERS PRYING
INTO THE CHICAGO CLUBS

Chicago. Sept. 22.-Twenty prohip'-
,ion officials from Washington are III
chicago to investigate liquor condi-
tions here, federal officials announces
today. Particular attention Is TO De
paid to Chicago clubs. II is reported
The arrival OF dry agents is said TO
have resulted from a recent raid on
,he Chicago Athletic Association.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
AUNT AMAZES
/, FRIENDS; VOTES DEMOCRATIC

olaiion. Ohio. Sept. 22.--Iocal olec'
nm officials and voters In booth
10 were amazed when Mrs. Ellen
l'rdlng Dickcrson, aunt of President
- riding, voted democratic ticket at
recent primary election.
Mrs. Dickerson grew up with tn,
r.sident In the same neighborhood
rhe astonishment was all the mere
-o,rked because Mrs. Dlckorson was
r, member Of the Hariinr-Coolidge
-b last fail and has always been
republican.
rc,he gave no reasln for her pCiiti-
n, change.
Mrs. Dickcrsou went to Washington
10. witness her nephew's Inauguration.
oNompsnied by two OF his aged IN
a.,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
Important Meetings
Scheduled For Week
Thursday

Rebekahs Meet: Rebekahs hold cele.
bration of 10th Anniversary at |. o.
o. i. Hall
Mass Meeting: Taxpayers meet in
mass meeting Thursday night a.
Convention Hall to discuss proposed
bond issue.
Friday
Junior Highs Formal opening Junior
High school 10 public Friday night.
Hours 1880 to $3.50 o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22

Since the packing houses are operating under the
open shop rule wonder if packing house hams will
have the same flavor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22
TWO YEARS FOR HuGGiNG
AND KISSING a Chill!

Madison. Wis. Sept. 22.--Conditional
rardon has been granted BY Cover
nor Blaine TO John Truedall. servlns
Two wears In Waupun for putting ms
arm about and kissing a girl Irue,
dali is TO return TO his parents Nv
North Dakota and conduct himself
as good citizen. under conditions
OF his release.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22

All the newspaper attacks and all that Harry
Daugherty ever do will not dethrone the King
of the Invisible Empire. Men have always been
most active when under the hottest fire
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22

Campbell Russell is perfectly safe in making a
fight for the shirt sleeve men, The only Oklahoman
who wears a coat does 50 to hide gun.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22

Sprinkle dry baking soda into pans,
with scorched food adhering TO bot
toms.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22

Plastic surgery was first performed
on women about 1000 years ago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-22

Columbus Circle, New York. Is inc
worlds busiest corner. S'2oS Neh'o''s
passing every hour
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
HUNS AND POLESSTILL
FIGHTING IN S|LES|A
Babes Dying of Starvation and
Food Supply Diminishing
as Warfare Proceeds.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
OppeIn, Silesia, June 4--Fighting
between Germans and Poles continues
In the vicinity Of Schiuishow about
I'VE miles northwest Of Gfross-Streh-
litz. The castle owned BY Count
Stahwitz has been burned
The Inter-AIlied Commission for
Silesia is reported TO be considering
the dispossession of Allied troops here
so that clashes between the Poles and
British may, If possible, be avoided
kattowitZ. Siiesia. June 4.-Drasric
steps have been taken by the leaders
OF Polish insurgents near this city to
prevent piundering. Firing squads
are busy every morning. and several
times recently six men have been
executed at one time for various
crimes.
The food situation in the industrial
district near here is serious. There
Is no fresh meat and babies are dy-
ing because Of the lack OF milk.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
GERMANS AcQUIT NEUMAN.
Former U-Boat Commander is
Cleared on Charge of Sink
ing Hospital Ship.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Ieipsic, June 4.-The formal ac-
quittal Of Lieutenant Karl Neumana
charged with sinking the hospital ship
Dover Castle while he was IN COM
nand OF a U-boat during the war was
announced today.
When Neumann came up on May 81
before the court trying those accused
of war guilt. the proceedings were
stayed. a preliminary examination
having resulted in the establishment
81 Newmann's complete innocence ac-
cording 70 the German authorities
Despite the preliminary finding Of
Neumann's innocence Neunlann was
placed on trial today when the public
prosecution demanded his acquitta3
Neumann in his evidence admitted
the Dover Castle in clear
weather. but said he was acting under
Instructions from the German govern
ment as the vessel was not keeping
to the special channel designated by
Germany. The prisoner also stated
his conviction that the vessel was not
carrying munitions, but he could not
adduee evidence to support this state
ment and the president OF the court
refused to admit the allegation as
evidence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
REASONS GIVEN FOR
ASSEMBLY, ACTION
IN N 'ELNOYLE CASE
Shown in Reports of Judicial
Commission Adopted at
the Convention.
ELECTION WAS SET ASIDE

In addition to supporting the ac-
ton of Presbytery of New Castle in
ordering dissolution of pastoral rela-
tions between Rev. John McElmoyle
and the Elkton, Md. Presbyterian
Church. the General Assembly Of that
denomination, At its recent meeting
al Winona Lake, Ind. declared in
valid an election Of elders held in
May 1920. which was an incident in
dispute. The facts are contained in
copies Of the reports OF the Judicial
Commission. adopted by the General
Assembly. which have been received
here.
In the matter Of sustaining the ac-
tion OF presbytery in directing the dis
solution of pastoral relations, the COM
mission, after reviewing the case. step
ny step. states that the only point at
issue in that behalf was should the
action of preshytery be reversed be-
cause il failed TO issue a citation di-
rected TO DR. McElmoyie and serve
it upon him?" on this point the re-
port says:
TN approaching this question. the
nature of this proceeding must be
kept IN IIlliu+ 4 mere Is no CDfRESe OF
an Offense against DR.. McElmoyle.
His ecclesiastical standing as 4 min
lister OF The Presbyterian Church in
the United States Of America is not
affected by this proceeding. There
fore. the provisions of Chapter IN of
the Book OF Discipline as to the issu-
ance Of citations in such cases do not
apply. Neither is the case one in
which either the pastor or the con-
gregation without concurrence OF the
other. requested dissolution of pastoral
relations. Therefore. the provisions
Of Chapter XVII Of the Form of Gov
erument as to the issuance of cita-
tions in such cases do not apply In
this case. the presbytery acted under
the broad powers given to it BY
Chapter Y, Section VII of the Form
OF Government which provides in
part:
The presbytery has power 70 or
dain. install, remove, and judge min
isters; TO visit particular
churches for the purpose Of iIauiring
into their state. and redressing the
evils that may have arisen in them
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
EX-RAD|CAL CONVICT
WINS COLLEGE HONORS
Tannenbaum, One-Time Mob
Leader, RecanteG Anarch-
istic Views and Graduates.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
New York, .Iune 4.-Frank Tannen-
baum. one time mob leader and radical
agitator, was graduated from Colum-
bia University this year as an honor
student and won the Key Of Phi Beta
Keppa. an honorary scholastic fra
.ternity, ii was announced today.
Tannenbaum, who served a year in
jail for leading a mob against church
es here in 1914 and scathing1y de-
nounced all laws when he was con
victed, was declared TO have discard
ed hts radical views. and now takes
the attitude of a liberal in matters
pertaining to economies and sociology
He entered Columbia University in
1916. but when the war started he
went to work in the shipyards, and
later became sergeant al a Georgia
army training camp. Both in the ship
yards and in the army he attracted at
tention by doing educational work
among the men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
COURT FROWNS UPON.
MARRIAGE WITHOUT
WARRANT OF LAW.
Not Inclined to Make Nuptial
Unions More Easy or Di-
vorce More Frequent.
is OPPOSED TO SECRECY

The Delaware courts. according To
an opinion handed down a few days
ago, declaring common law marriages
Illegal in this State. frowns upon nup-
tial unions entered into without war
rant OF statute law. Neither is the
court, the opinion specifically states.
inclined to make marriages more easy
or divorces more frequent than is
now the case. The opinion was de-
liyered by Chief Justice Pennewill
after the point al issue had been con-
sidered en- hanc. Because of the wide
spread interest in the matter. the fol-
lowing extracts are taken from the
opinion. eliminating the authorities
quoted In support thereof:
AS we understand the arguments.
the contentious OF the plaintiff may be
summarized as follows:
CD That the facts agreed upon in
The case stated show there was a
marriage between the parties. good at
common law.
90 That AZ common law an infor-
NAL or non-ceremonial marriage was
valid II there was an agreement per
verha de prsesenti between the parties
that they would hive together as hus-
band and wife: and that there was
such an agreement in this case.
Continued on page .
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
T|LDEN WINS TITLE
FOR COURT TENNIS
Defeats Belgian Opponent in
Straight Sets at Cham
pionship Tournament.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.


St. Cloud. June 4.-Wnliam r. Til
den. I'd, of Philadelphia, the worlds
grass court tennis champion. won the
worlds hard court tennis singles
championship here today. defeating
Washer, of Belgium. in the finals in
straight sets. CO.. o-3, 6-3.
The American champion, who suf-
fered from slight indispositfon early
in the week but seemed to have re-
covered his championship form in yes
terday's semi-finals. appeared today
TO be still feeling the effects of the
terrific strain he underwent yester-
day in the mems doubles match.
Washer. is considered by the ex-
perts as having been lucky To reach
the finals, as several players much
higher rated than the Belgian, had
taken part in the tournament.
Mile Susanne Lenglen and Madame
Golding. of France. won the women+s
doubles worlds hard court tennis
here today. defeating
Miss Holman and Mrs Peacock, of
England. in the finals. 6-2. g..
The finals of the women's singles.
between Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory.
the American star and Mile Suzanne
Lenglen, the French champion. will
be played Sunday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
sEMEN0FF AT YLADIy0sT0K.
Anti Red Cavalry Leader, However,
Was Asked to Stay Away.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
yladivostok, Siberia, June 4.-Gen-
eral Semenoff, the cossack anti-Bol-
shevik leader arrived here today on
the steamer Shodo Maru which he
had chartered.
General Semenoffs intention TO pro-
coed to VladiVostok was announced
early this week. Leaders of the Vladi-
vostok government, however. have
been quoted as declaring his inter
yention would create complications as
he was regarded as extremely reac-
tionary. and Merkuloff, il was an
nounced, had sent the general mes
sage asking him to keep away from
Vladivostok.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
NEW BERLIN CABINET
ESCAPE CENSURE VOTE

Berlin, June As result Of inter-
party conferences, the Cabinet led by
DIR. Joseph Wirth was expected TO be-
come the beneficiary Of an indirect
vote Of lnfidence in the Reichstag
today. This was looked upon here
as an eleventh hour escape from what
threatened to be a disavowal of the
new government.
A resolution approving the govern
ment's program was Withdrawn after
the chancellor and leaders OF the coali-
ton parties had succeeded IN winning
over the German Peoples party and
the Independent Socialists TO a definite
promise that there two factions would
oppose a resolution Of censure pro-
posed by the Nationaists.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
RAYS CASE GOES OVER.
Was to Have Been Heard in the
City Court Today, but Was
Continued a Week.

In Municipal Court the case Of Hal
Ieck S Ray, former State probation
officer and agent for the Societies for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
and Animals, which was scheduled 10
be heard today, was continued until
next Saturday.
Ray was charged with disorderly
conduct and diseharging firearms
within the city limits. The charges
grew out of an alleged escapade in an
automobile in which Ray was said to
be riding and the driver Of which was
fined $50 and costs for operating an
automobile while intoxicated
Ray was not in court today and was
not represented by counsel. He is
being held under $500 bail
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
GOVERNOR DENNEY
HOPES TO SETTLE
TANGLE OVER ROADS
Dispute Regarding Link of Lin
coin Highway Between Rose
vile and Newark.
ACTS FATE IN THE BALANCE
star Correspondence OF Every Evening.

stan Correspondence Of Every Evening.
Newark. June 4.-For two hours
Yesterday afternoon Governor Will
liam g. Denney listened 70 discussion
o. proposed routes OF the Lincoln
Highway between RoseyiIle and New
ark. a distance of one miie. A COM
mission appointed by Judge Herbert
l. Rice and composed Of Joseph
Chandler. Alexander r. Corbit, William
Frederick. John NJ Mendinhall and
William Rothwell selected one route.
and a bill introduced in tho General
Assembly by senator John r. Rich
ards fixed another. Governor DeEney
viii act on the bill soon and set yester-
day for hearing advocates Of the re-
spective routes The conference was
held In purneli House. University Of
Delaware. Five members OF the Levy
Court were present, and the commits
sson appointed by Judge Rice was
largely represented. Governor Den
ney presided. and p. Warren Green
attorney 20 the Levy Court. interro-
gated speakers.
The route selected by the commits
sion starts al the Roseville bridge and.
bearing 10 the right, crosses the Ber-
nard property and extends in the rear
of James Lum's house 10 a point where
the Baltimore a Ohio railroad is in
efnpa nkment After passing under
the railroad. which has direct drain
age. there Is clear view ahead for
800 feet. Main street, Newark. is a
short distance beyond. The Richards
route crosses the Roseville bridge
sscends a hin with a FIVE per cent
grade and through a rock cut. ira
verses land Of J. =. Wilson. Senator
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
EVERY EVENING TO
BULLETIN ELECTION
RETURNS TONIGHT

In accordance with custom.
Every Evening win bulletin the
returns of the city election to-
night immediately after the vote
is counted. There will also be
a megaphone service, through
which the details viii be an
nounced to those who come to
Every Evening Square, Fifth
street between Market and Ship
ley, to obtain the information.
The polls in the 125 districts
will close at O'Clock. standard
time. which is o'clock, city
time.
Through a messenger service
Every Evening viii receive the
returns from each district as
soon as the vote has been
counted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
FIVE CANDIDATES.
Citizens School Committee Not
TO Fill MilIer's Place; TO Wage
Hard Campaign.

The Campaign Committee Of the
Citizens School Committee at its
meeting last night. decided to recon-
mend 20 the General Committee that il
leave the place made vacant by the
withdrawal OF George II. Miller, open
for the voters 20 fill in as they chose
and 20 back the FIVE remaining candi-
drtes left on the slate
The committee is planning to wage
q big advertising effort next week for
the election Of the Citizens School
ticket on Saturday. All agencies that
have affiliated themselves with the
Citizens Committee will be lined up
FOR the campaign
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-04
DOCKSTADER SELLS
GARR|CK THEATRE
TO T0PK|S-G|NNS co.
viii Retire After Upwards of
Forty-fiye Years Spent in
the Show Business.
VAUDEVILLE MAY CONTINUE

The Garrick Theatre. wilmingfon's
only vaudeville house, which from its
inception has been owned and manag-
ed by William l.. Dockstader, has
been sold by him to the Topkis-
Ginns interests. The deal was con-
summated last night. but tho price
involved in the deal was sot made
public. James N. Ginns stated this
morning that he was not prepared at
this time to state definitely just what
purpose the theare Will be used for,
but he believes it will be continued as
a vaudeville house. Reports current
TO the effect that the same interests
had bought the new Wilmington
Theare. which is in course OF con-
struction ON Market street just above
Eighth, We're branded by Mr.. Ginns
as incorrect and without foundation.
The Topllis-Ginng interests now
control a majority of the theatres in
house. Majestic. Queen. Arcadia.
Strand and Rialto. They will take
over the GarTick next month.
The Garrick Theatre was built in
1908. The property extends from
Market TO King streets II occupies
the former site of the Latimer prop
eTty and the original cost of the
structure was 5000. Mr.. Dock
stader moved there from his old
theatre at Seventh and Shipley
streets. now the site Of the Foord
Furniture Companys store. Mr..
D,ckstader on December I, 1920.
ce4 Abrated his twenty-eighth ami
versary as a theatre proprietor in
Wilmington and his seventeenth
anniversary in the present building
He expects to retire from the show
business. He and Mrs. DocKstader
will divide their time between a fine
new home in Atlantic City and Will
mington. They will probably spend
next winter in California.
Mr.. Dockstader came to this city
in 1892 and located at 300 Shipley
street. He had been a member of
Dockstader's minstrel troupe and had
had wide experience in the show
business. His venture here proved a
success from the start and two years
later he moved TO Seventh and Ship
ley streets, where he opened vaude-
vile honse. He vacated there in
1903. Mr.. Dockstader was born in
FTankfoe6, Pa. in 1854. He lives at
1916 Marilet street. He retires after
As years spent in the show business.
Contemplated Large Theatre.
When Mr.. Dockstader accepted the
terms of the Messrs. Topkis and
G3nfs he was contemplating the en-
largenent of the Garrick, in fact, the
erection Of a new $1,000 900 theatre
on the same site. Options had been
obtained on all of the Market and
King street properties required for
the new building. except in one in
stance. where il had been impossible
up to that time to agree on terms.