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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
CONSTITUTION DAY.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York, Sept. 17.-Constitution
Day, commemorating the adoption OF
the United States Constitution 1874
years ago, was celebrated by many
patriotic societies here today
The principal celebration, held at
the old Federal Hall, now the Sub
Treasury, was arranged by the sons
OF the American Revolution. The
program OF music and addresses was
preceded by a parade.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
PETITDEMANGE NAMED.
Appointed Temporarily as Road Super.
visor. Succeeding Perkins.

Frank Petitdemange OF Brandywine
hundred has been assigned by Levy
Court Commissioner James Ball TO
take temporary charge OF the road
work formerly under the supervision
o. Henry NJ. Perkins. who was drop
ped by the county body at its last
meeting.
The new incumbent was directed to
take over the equipment IN use by
Perkins and give the latter receipt
therefor, thus closing the incident.
A permanent appointment is ex-
pected TO be made later and announc-
&c to the Levy Court
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
BUILDING OPERATIONS.
Permit Issued Today for ONCE for
Texas Oil Company.

One OF the biggest undertakings
recorded at the office of Building In
srector Ellis p. Preston for sometime
was filed this morning when a per-
NIT was issued to the Texas OIL Co..
for the construction of an office build-
ing and manufacturing plant at the
foot OF Madison street. The project
will cost s7.02S.
Other permits issued were as fol-
lsws: Henry Bramble Co, 6iS-15 Chris
tIana street, repairs, $3.50; Antonio
Barone. 6o4 Madison street, a,tera-
tions, $3.50; Harvey Bestpitch, 1904
Claymont street, private garage, 800;
Annie b. Dugan, SIG West street, ad-
dition and alterations. $500; r. L.
Robinson, l02 East Eighth street,
heating system, 5000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
sHACKLEToN SAILS.
Crowds Cheer Sea Explorer When He
Starts From London.

BY Associates Press - Every fvening
London, Eng, Sept. 1.-THE Quest,
the small ship on which Sir Ernest
Shackleton will explore the uncharted
sections of the South Atlantic, the
Pacific and the Antarctic seas, left the
Thames today on the start of her two
year voyage.
Crowds gathered on the docks 10
wish Sir Ernest and his party a sue
cessful voyage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
ALTON L. DIoKERMAN DEAD.

b. AssocIate1 Press to Every Evening
Colorado Springs. Col. Sept. 1f.--
Alton l.. Dickerman, widely
mining man, died at his home here to-
day. He was II years old. He repre-
sented John ID. Rockefeller in the de-
velopment of the iron mines in Min
nesota and also was the pioneer in
the copper fields of Michigan.
Burial will be in Boston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
AMERICANS WILL RELIEVE.

London. Eng. Sepr. 17.-Twenty
American relief administration work.
ers, doctors, transportation experts
and warehouse keepers, who arrived
in England from the United States
last Saturday on board the Olympic,
have left for Riga. From that city
they will go 10 Moscow, where def
rite assignments will be given them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
st. Louis Golf Match.

BY kssoria tel Press to Every Evening
ST. Louis, Mo, Sept. 7.--Only about
half as many golfers as last year teed
off today in the 1s-hole elimination
round of the national amateur cham
pionship at the St. Lewis Country
Club.
The IA starters comprised the
cream Of the United States, besides
Willie Hunter, champion of Great
Britain, and Raymond Swift, another
Briton, two Canadians and two Scotch
men. Among those contesting the
title We're former winners. and the
present champion, Chick" Evans, who
did not reach the links until today
just before he teed off,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
PRESIDENT AT NORFOLK.

Iiy ASS Dciated Press to Every Evening.
Norfolk, Va, Sept. 17.-President
Harding and members Of his vacation
party, who arrived in Hampton Roads
on the Mayfiower during the night,
came ashore here today, the President
going to the Norfolk Country Club for
a round of golf.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
FOOD PRICES INCREASE.

BY Associated Press to Every Evenina.
Washington. Sept. 17.-Retail food
prices Increased an average of 4.3 per
cent in August, as compared with July
prices, according TO figures made pub
lie today by the Department of Labor
The statistics We're compiled from
reports from 81 cities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
JUDICIAL ACCEPTANCEs.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Geneva, Swift. Sept. 17.-Nine of
the II jurists elected to the bench Of
the permanent International Court of
Justice, created by the League Ct
Nations, have accepted their appoint
ment. Six Of the acceptances were
received by the secretariat of the
league yesterday. and the three others
today. The latter three werP hose 81
Or Ruy Barbosa Of Brazil. Or. Rafael
Altamiray Crevea Of Spain, and Com
mendatore Dionisio Anzilotti of tally
The two judges who have aoC been
heard from are DIR. Yorozu Oda Of
Japan and Didrils Nyholm Of Sweden
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.

BY Associated Press to Every evening.
Philadelphia, Pa. Sept 17.--Mrt.
Frances Gumenuk, 80 years old. was
burned to death in bed early today
ard her husband was seriously injured
while trying to rescue her after he
had carried their three children 10
safety
The fire was confined to the woman's
bedroom in their home, 507 North
Howard street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
RURAL REALTY TRANSFER.

The following transfers have been
recorded in the office of the county
board of assessment:
Wolf L. Sugarman from Lewis j.
Faulkner, land in New Castle, $4,000.
wardens OF St. James Church, near
Stanton, from j. c. Maclary and wife,
land and buildings, 1000.
George w. Powell from the Clay
mont Development Company, land in
Brandywine hundred, ss25.
George w. Moreton from Frank C
Sweetman and wife, land at Red Lion
$500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
COOLER NEXT WEEK.

Washington. Sept. Weather
predictions for next week: North and
Middle Atlantic states. Generally fair,
except for local showers toward the
end of the week
Cooler weather at the beginning OF
the week. normal temperature there
after.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
KU KLUx SEEK INJUNCTION.

BY Associat ted Press TO Every Evening
Louisville, Ky, Sept. 17.-Declaring
that it is their intention to stand on
our constitutional rights of free as
sembly and free Speech organizers
Of the knights of the Ku Klux Klan
in Louisville today prepared to seek
an injunction restraining Mayor g.
w. Smith from carrying out his an
nounced intention of preventing the
meeting scheduled for tonight.
Rev. Caleb a Ridley, prominent
Baptist minister OF Atlanta, Ga, is
scheduled to speak in the interest Of
the Klan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
pronerty sold by sherIfT.

Property Of David n. and Rene s.
Davitch on the southwest side Of Nine
teenth street. northwest OF Tatnan
street was sold by Sheriff Gould to
Horace G. Eastburn, attorney. for
$3.50, at public auction in the Court
House today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
New Post For Glnis Probsb BILE.

Rumor persists that Col. George w.
Sparks is to be named state tax COM
missioner and that Deputy County
Treasurer Harry /. ellis will be chos-
en- corporation tax deputy: also that
John c. Foote may become Gillis as
ulDtant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
Amusements Tonight.

Piayhouse--"Th -Four horsemcn.
Queen" skirts
Majestic--"rhe City OF silent Men"
Arcadia-"Sec My Lawyer"
Aldine-"Nay Down East
Parkway-"fhe Family CLOSET
savoy" Among Those Present"
Strand-"Thc Lamplahter
Rialto-" Colorado Pluck ="
AudltOrium--Danc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17

Have you tried Clo-er Dairy But.
ter? Telephones lb40-I541.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17

Every subscriber Of this paper can
profitably read and use classified ads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17

Plumbing and heating. Alfred A.
Dorsey. SOS Orange st. Phone SST.--
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-17
weather Forecast.

Hy Associated Press % Evcry evening.
Washington. Sept Weather fore.
cast for Delaware.
Unsettled with showers. This afternoon
and tonight. partly cloudy ard cooler TO-
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CRIPPLED CHILDREN
ENJOY XMAS PARTY
Orthopedic Committee OF Della
ware Hospital 10 Santa Claus
to Throng.

Chrlstmas cheer frightened tho
rooms OF the Orthopcdic Clinic OF the
Delaware Hospital yesterday after
noon when 100 crippled children gath
cred for Christmas lmrty.
The Orthopcdlc Committee Of the
Junior board had arranged this bit of
sunshine for the children after the
clinic hours. Several OF tho more
eager children were there as early as
o'clock although the party did not
start until O'Clock. II was a pitlful
scene as they, came. limpng. being
wheeled In chairs and walking feebly.
Expectation nc up their stamped
faces
Tho children were all placed In a
large room. A door opened and there
stood large Christmas tree beauti-
fully decorated and a prick chimney
covered with snow from which ap-
pcared the head and shoulders of q
handsome Santa Claus. Gifts we're
distributed. after which they were on.
tertalned with o. story told by Miss
Isabelle Wales and a play Eivef by
thirteen children OF the Community
Service under the direction of Mrs
| Halalett.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
CHRISTMAS EVE At ST. JOHNS.
Candle Lisht and Carol Service In
Personal Charge Of Bishop Cook.

Tho feature Of the Christmas SER
Vices at ST. Johns Church, 21st and
Market strccts, VIII be the Medacvil
candlelIRht and carol service on
Christmas Eve ut Q o'clock. This rcr-
vice has been planned and arranged
by the Rt. Rev. Philip Cook. Bishop Of
Delaware. who viii take personal
charge and also OF the services on
Christmas Day
The special musical program on
Chrlstmns Eve will be rendered by the
choir OF men and boys under the di-
rection Of George Henry Day. organist
and choirrnastcr, and viii consist en-
tirely OF the most beautiful carols Of
ancient an well as modern times.
During the candleligbt procession ~
The beginning OF the service all doors
win bc closed, and none win be adj
mltted until the choir is seated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
Permanent SECRETARY |
FOR DELAWARE ALUMNI
Plan Endorsed by the Whining
ton Chapter At Meeting
Last Night.

Tho employment of n permanent
secr,,f, for the Alumni Association
1T the University OF Delaware. was ap.
proved at an enthusiasts meeting OF
the Wilmington Chapter last night at
tho Hotel du ront. The meeting was
largely attended aud was featured by
the presence ~ a number OF the older
mpmhfre uf the association. The plan
a. employ permanent secretary has
already been approved by the fhila-
dolphin nud New York chapters Of the
alumni assccil,ion.
Tho matter will como mp for final
action a., the forthcoming annual ban
uuet a tho Alumni Association TO be
hrid IN the Hotel DUPONT on saturday.
ithruary 90. N ~ generally believed
tho association VIII approve OF the
suggestion. n A. felt that greater In
torest IN all activities OF tho alumni
would result from such action.
Tho scholarship committee. q,
vhivh Mlilam ". licald is chairman
rrpuritd that tho committee hopes al
AZ early date o. ho able to complct,
Arrangements for establishing n
scholarship. This matter has beer
widely approved.
There was considerable discussion OF
tho regular monthly iunchcons of IN,
chapter ana the forthcoming Alumni
Association banquet. The noN'
luncheon VIII hc held In the Hotel dt
roni at noon, Monday. January rs
Monday was chosen as IL Will not con.
flDt with numerous weekday lunch
CONS now held here. II In thought The
selection OF this day viii increase the
attendance
William NJ. Francis ~ chairman o
thv committee on cntcriainment foi
thu luncheon A suitable program vii
ho arranged by ". G.. Lawson. J
imntln Davis and Mr, Francis.
tharlca n. oruhh. president ~ th'
Wilmington chapter announced ,h
appointment of the following com
miiivc to caro- for the out.of-towi
Visitors Who are expected 90 atton'
Tho February dinner OF tho Genera
Alumui' ruucnc Manning. chairman
r. Irving Walls and Everett &. John
SON, former secretary of state.
This dluncf win make dopartur
from the previous custom OF the Gen
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
FEDERAL JURY.
Names OF Three Deceased Persons
Drawn Yesterday Afternoon.

In selecting the names yesterday
afternoon for the petit juicy 10 Icport
on January 3 for tho December term
of tho Federal District Court, there
wore drawn three who havc died
since tho list was made IN. They are
John n. DANNY OF this city; Frank j.
Williams Of Brandywine hundred and
James Lord or North Murdcrkill
hundred.
Additional Jurors from this.city who
were drawn yesterday were Samuel NJ.
Onion. William II. Mccoy. Robert l..
holiday. Frederick Darlington. Fred
orick Brlnghurst. Samuel J. Newman,
John W Lawson. Fred NJ. Gawthrop
and David Lindsay.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
FEWER PRISONERS AT
COUNTY WORKHOuSE

There were 332 prisoners at tho New
Castle county workhouse on December
/. rs compared with 303 nj the in
.stitution on Decembcrl Of last year.
During the fiscal year ending Novem-
bcr so. o6 prisoners were received and
93i were discharged. The number OF
white prisoners received was 553. as
compared with 4i0 Negroes. OF the
number admitted, oil were men and
SO were women.
The /nationalitics of the prieohers
admitted were as follows; United
states, 500: Italians. b2; Russians.
l9; English. 9; Irish. II; Polish. 3s 1;
Mexicans. 2; Austrians. s Spanish, G 4;
Canadians. 3; French. 3; Scotch, 9;
Swedish. 3: Greeks, 4; Cubnns. L:
Germans. 5: Holland Dutch, 3. Their
ages ranged az follows: 1920 years
go3 81 TO %, sA3; 26 to 30. 1871; 81 "a
35. 100: &c to 40, 97; ~ TO a., 10; AZ
to 50. Al: 81 TO 30, 16; sc to go. @:
CT to 65. 3; 66 TO 20, 3; II TO 75. l.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22

and attracted people from all sections
OF the county.
Tho Cranston Fire Company rita
toned their engine in tho house of the
Five Points company to DO prepared
for emergencies while the Five Points
men were. engaged. A shortage OF
hose hampcred the work OF the fircmen
md Mr.. Matthea has promised to
donate 500 feet TO the Five Points
company. His house was ON fire nip
different times but was saved bv the
bucket brigade.
Sparks from chimney OF house
at Eighth and Shlplcy streets last
night about 10 o'clock caused some
one send In nh alarm of f,re but
the flrcmen found II wac only fresh
ly made fire In a furnace.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22

Captain BENSON is head Of the City
Detective Bureau. a very important
adjunct Of tho Department of Public
sofety. lie Joined the polio, forcc a
l. ng time ago and finally worked his
way up TO the position he now holds.
Genial and oonsderate. he is well
liked. not only by tho men IN his de-
partmcnt hu~also by others who enjoy
his acquaintance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
FIRE DESTROYS BARN
ON MATTHEWS FARM
Home Ablaze Nine Times But
is Saved by Volunteer
Bucket Brigade.

Fire broke out early this morning
In the barn on the property Of Max
Matthes at lsmhurst and before the
names could be extinguished the en-
tire building and all tho contents were
destroyed entaihng o loss of several
thousand dollars. The home of MIR.
Mltthes nearby and properties with
In n. radius of several hundred yards
were threatened by the heavy shower
of sparks carried along 10y a strong
wind. Only the good work of the poo
pie of the vicinity who formed bucket
hrigades prevented q spread of the
fire.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Bambcrger, who
live close to the Matthes home, ar
rived ac their homo shortl. after IL
o'clock and discovered the fire In the
barn. They gave tho alarm and the
Five Points Fire Company WAS sum
noncd. Fire companies from Elsmere
and Newport were called and Engine
Companies Nos. 3, 6 and s were sent
from this city. The fire fighters were
I.hampe"cd I'm Nthcir work because OF
the intense cold and the water frozt
as soon as il sh ok. the ground.
Neighbors assisted IN saving wha,
| hey could from the burning building
| Part OF the barn was used by j. W
| Woodward rs n carpenter shop. \
tr, ok and some, machinery owned by
/ him was destroyed. y COW owned by
Mr.. Matthes was burned and about
forty tons of hay We're consumed i've
automobiles, owned by Raymond Var
SAINT and II. c Bamherger were gotter
out safely.
Tho shower of sparks was so threat
eding that In crew of trolley cal
aroused residents of that section r.,
they could he prepared TO rrotcc
their homes. The reflection from tn,
/ flames w1S visible for many mile.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
BARNHART CHORUS TO
SING CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Christmas carols will be sung Ivy the
Harry Barnhert Community Chorus
at the hospitals and other instltu-
tons on Christmas Eve.
The chorus, composed Of 80 singers,
will meet at the home of Mics Ida
n. Foulk. 7o6 Washington street, at
10 o'clock Saturday night and pro-
ceed first TO the Physicians and Sur
geons' Hospital. The Home of the
Merciful Rest and the Little Sisters
of the Poor will he visited by request.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
LARGE GARAGE LEASED.

II. n. Morrow and Stephen Springer
have leased FOR Ave years. with an
option to purchase, a large garage at
the corner of Clayton street and Penn
sylvania avenue and VIII take posses
sion January |.
The garage has capacity for 1875
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22

cral Alumni. which heretofore has held
these affairs In Newary. The ways
and means committee expects to make
the gathering tho most notable In tho
history OF the alumni.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-22
To Have nlrthainr ' Party.

A party viii be held on December
81 for Samuel ". Caurman. Jr.. In
honor OF his 2ist birthday anniversary,
at his home. Hillside road and New
port pike. Ashloy.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-10-13
POULTRY
FLOCKS
FEEDS FOR PRODUCING EGGS
PouItryman Should Have Full knowl-
edge Of Proper Feed and How
to Prepare II.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Acriculture.p
Everyone IN the poultry business
hopes to have eggs throughout the year,
but Of course this Is scarcely possible.
II the business Is gOn into on n COM
mercial scale the largest profit should
be obtained during the winter. Ii just
two eggs a week extra can he OBJ
tanned from every hen IL good profit
will be made. while II one egg Il week
extra can he recorded In the winter.
this one egg will pay for all the feed
the hen eats. according 10 the expert
ences Of the poultry specialists IN the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture. TO obtain this greater prpiuc.
tlon not only should the fowls be
young and Of a good laying breed. but
the feeder should have II full knowl-
edge Of the proper feed and how TO
prepare it. And this can be achieved
only by study and care.
Nutriment In the feed Of laying hens
serve u twofold purpose: to repair
waste and supply heat to the body
and provide the egg-making materi-
ais. AS only the surplus over what Is
needed for the body Is available for
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-10-13

Gent In this constituent. When cVrn
is fed to hens that have plenty of eX-
erciSe, and Il chance to get insects
and green feed. more satisfactory re-
suits are likely to be recorded than
when fed TO The same fowls closely
confined. II may he fed quite literally
to your poultry during the winter in
cold climates, but should be fed spar
ingly In umme
Wheat usually Is considered the
safest grain TO feed alone, but Is too
expensive to be fed much to fowls.
This grain should be supplemented
with other grains and with some meat
feed or skim milk to Increase the pro,
portion of protein. Wheat contains
more protein than corn, about the
same amount Of carbohydrates, but
less fat, and on the whole Is consid-
cred 10 so valuable for fattening. but
better for growth. Wheat screenings,
If they are of a good grade. frequently
can be purchased and fed to advan.
tase. OF course, there Is always dan
ger Of introducing weed seeds through
their use Burnt wheat" seldom Gun
he fed advantageously: the difference
in price between this and good wheat
usually being too slight tn warrant one
in bu. ing it..
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-10-13
MAY TURN
ON YOU NEXT time
Next Dose You Take may
Salivate and Start World
of Trouble

Calomel is mercury; quicksil
ver. 1t crashes into sour bile
like dynamite, cramping and
sickeniLg you. CalOmel attacks
the bones and should never be
put into your system.
If you feel bilious. headrchy
constipated and all nocked out,
just 20 to your druggist and get
a bottle of DodSon's Liver Tore
for a few cents which is a harm
less vegetable substitute for
dangerous colonel. Take a
spoontulland if it doesn't start
your liver aid strengthen you
up better and quicker than
nasty colonel and without max
ing you sick, you just go back
and get your money.
Don't take calomel! 1t makes
you sick the next day; it loses
you a days work. Dodson's
Liver Tone strengthens you
right up and you feel great. No
salts necessary. Give it to the
children because it is pei fectly
harmless and can not salivate.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-10-13
ROUTE .

Mrs Golden called, on Mrs.
M. H. Barley Tuesday.
Sam Letsinger and family,
Harley Stout and family and
j. W, edwards and wife spent
Wednesday at Dave Orders .
Amos Roy and family visited
his parents, l. NJ. Roy and wife,
Sunday.
Ralph Brentlingcr spent the
evening with Frank Barlow Sun.
day aud remained for supper.
Harley Stout. wife and son
attended churdh at Wolf Creek
Sunday and dined at j..
Stout's, Mr.. and Mrs. Stout
accompanied them home in the
evening, and got some new mol
asses to take home.
-
ChaS. Frye and family called
at Ace Tarbutton's Sunday
evening
Mr.. Golden was at j. w.
Brentlinger's Sunday evening.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-10-13
Auctioneering
Alex Salisbury

Will cry Sales anywhere
Terms in keeping with the times
Guarantee satisfaction or no
charge.
Make dates at Mirror office.