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KNIGHTS OF PyTH|AS
HONOR OLD mem N|BERS
Lafayette Lodge Presents Gifts
to r. L. Rodgers. M. [. Gar
rett and Wm. Simnlohs.

Al the meeting of lafayette Lodge |
Nc. & Knights of pyfhias. Wednesday
evening, there was an unusually large
gathering Of grand officers and past
grand officers 10 pay tribute 70 three
Of the oldest members of the nrganiza
tien. Robert L. Rodgers, Mark L.
Garrett and william Simmons
Mr.. Rodgers became a member of
the order August I, 1868. end has
served Lafayette Lodge faithfully fer
the past ffftv-three years. For the
past fifteen years he has held the Of
fee 6f Prelath. The lodge members
intend to continue him in this chair
the balance uf his life.
Mr. Garrett joined the order October
:. 1875 and has held office n some
kind almost continuously ever since
Since July Is. 1886, he has been the
grand keeper Of records and seal Tor
/ the Grand Domain Of Delaware In
addition he is a member ~ every
/ lfanch Of the order
/ As each Of these had served the re-
utiired time they were presented with
/ the fifty year gold veterans Jewel
William Simmons Joined the organf-
alton July 22, 1876 thus having been
member for As years He was the
f 4s
| FIRST to start the movement toward 4
new home IN this city lie served az
representative to the Supreme Lodge
for sixteen consecutive terms and
| while in that body attained the ofIjae
4 ef Supreme Master at Arms He was
Il presented with twenty FIVE year gold
Jewel.
4 Grand Chancellor w. n. Wilson
i with his entire staff. was present and
Il Win him were twenty one Past Grand
+ Cha neellors ON behalf M tho Grand
Lodge Mr.. Wilson presented Mr.. Gar
Fett with bouquet of flowers. n A.
| Fritz Of Washington Lodge. No.
spoke briefly and on behalf Of that
lodge presented each Of the vet4rs .
| with q bouquet. Another feature Of
the evening was the presentation of a
ef arm 10 John Clancy a member Of
f0rientai Lodge No. IS, by I4afayette
Lodge 60 show the appreciation Of
the members for the services he has
rendered
Following is list of the Past Grand
Chsncellors who were present. Lewis
Iebley, Harry A. Fritz. Clarence a
Short. W. w. Knowles. r. Percy Colt.
IL Harry Williams. James ]. Cohen
j. Knox 2 Morris, John G.. Kuehbortb
Mark L. Garrett. Edward +. Beeson
Joseph G JoilH. Theodore v. Simpson
Harry +. Keen. Charles Hfllexas. VIII
lism Simmons, James B. Tucker
Samuel Carson. Harry s. Beaston
James q. Longfeiiow. George II. OF
we'll
The officers Of Lafayette Lodge in
stalled for the ensuing term are az
follows. Chancellor commander, James
=. Hackett; viee-chanceIlor. Charles r.
4. Baird; preiate. Robert l.. Rodgers
master of work. Arthur NJ. Wiley
keeper of r. and s., Frank n. sim
mons; master Of finance, Edward G,
Feeson. master Of excheuuer. Mark I,
Garrett; master at arms. James
Wharry: inner guard. Harry X. Rein
hart: outer guard. August r I,eopojd
representative to Grand Lodge. Ed-
ward s. Mclean.
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STATE COMMISSION
DOES MUCH FOR BLIND
Records Show 21o Sightless
People in State Struggling to
be elf-Supporting.

In order to create a better under
standing of the struggles of the blind
in Delaware. the state Commission
for the Blind has issued very in
teresting account of the work that is
being done for and Ivy the people Of
this State who are so afflicted. The
commission has card records Of 219
blind persons in Delaware and a rep
rcsentative visits every one OF these
to investigate their welfare and offer
dition.
The Blind shop furnishes a home
and occupation to its resident workers
and paws them for tho products OF
their efforts 1t supplies work TO mon
resident" blind who in this manner
are enabled to earn a large percent
age Of their livelihood in their homes
and in addition, is deeply interested in
small group of blind men who PLY
their Vocatfons independently. Through
these several channels an ever in
creasing total of blind men have been
encouraged, by the work Of the shop
10 rise above theE handicap and be-
come an Industrial asset to society.
In cooperation with the Sunshine
Society plind baby who was without
care. has been placed in the Arthur
Home for Blind Children in New
Jersey. AT an expense Of S550.00 per
year. for which there is no fund avail
able. This child has shown remark
able Improvement.
The. executive department of the
Commission does a large amount of
welfare work, not only among the
blind, but among other cases that come
to its attention. They have taken
many ailing children to specialists for
treatment, all of whom have been
/ greatly benefited. There have been
at least five cases treated thls year at
the instigation of the Blind shop
/ The concert given for the benefit OF
/ the Building Fund was success in
I spite of the conditions of the times
+ All the artists were blind and were
much appreciated by a large audi
ence. The net proceeds amounted to
/ $525.00.
The following schedule shows the
work Tor The Blind shop for the year
ending April 1. 1921; 22s7 chairs re-
caned 439 small rugs, 100 large rugs;
4 las dozen broons made; 53 baskets
i repaired; q pianos tuned Tota
wages paid 70 the blind, $4573.2s En-
/ bossed books were read by Y readers
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LOCAL ORANGEMEN To
VISIT PHILADELPHIA
VIII Celebrate the Anniversary
of the Battle of the Boyne
on Tuesday.

AZ has been the custom for many
wears. the Dranfemen Of wilmington
will celebrate the anniversary of
tho Battle Of the Bovne. or what Is
known as King williams day, on
next Tuesday, July -, with theit
Philadelphia brethren The local
body which comprises Diamond state
Lodge No. l2a and the Daughters of
Diamond state Ladies' Lodge No.
2oi. will 60 to Philadelphia on special
cars provided By the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Co. leaving the Middle
Depot at $50 city time.
This promises 10 be the greatest
celebration ever held IN Philadelphia
seventy five mems lodges and IS
ladies' lodges. with several com-
panies of Royal Black knights have
already been assigned places in the
line Of march, which win start
promptly from Broad and Pine
streets nj 1890 A. m.
The picnic win be held At Wood
side Park where ali kinds of games
sports and amusementa viii I've in
lllged in Several lady lodges viii
compete in drill Among them being
tho degree staff uf the local lodge A
number of prominent speakers fr,nn
canada and other places viii deliver
addresses In the afternoon at the
park q
Orsnsrmen's Day will also hs cele-
brated in many other places. Will
liam j, Kirkland. Washington. y. G.
who is past master Of the local
lodge and has held the office ni
national secretary for the past TWEEN
~ years. will be the chief speaker al
the exercises by the orangemen oi
boston. Mass. and vicinity. The nic4
mic viii he held at Lawrence. MIR
kirkland will alao address a public
meeting i'm The odd Fellows Hall
Berkley and fremont streets. Boston
Monday evening July ~ at 1.50s
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KIDNAPPING MANIA.

New York. July s.--The following
strange cases of kidnapping occurred
within the past few days.
July 7--Tack. three and one-half
years old. and Margaret, two. children
Of Mrs. Robert T.. Woodland, stolen
from mother at Cape May; may be
held for ransom. The fact did not
become public until yesterday.
Iulv Margaret, nine months old
daughter Of Mrs Albert Torrens. kid
mapped from the summer home of her
grandparents at pampton lakes. n.
u. while the mother was knocked I'M
conscious.
July 5--Charlotte. two years old,
daughter of Mrs. Roy A. Mayo, kid
mapped from No. as4 West End ave-
nue.. Manhattan, the home of the
father, by her mother.
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LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS.
THR scRERN.
Constance Rlnner al the Arcadia.

Constance Binney AZ the Arcadia.
Royalty would not have gone out Of
fashion in Europe, one feels sure, II all
the crowned heads lately disposed o.
tlerapitated had been anything like
constance niuncy in such Little
Queen. The picture which opcned
,estertiay at the Arcadia Theatre
proved an ideal attraction for Miss
Binncy This lovely little beauty pos
sessed herself OF regal grace and dig
nifty and proceeded 20 function in the
highest office Of the government Of 50
gnpronouncable a state. But the
action of the story is not confined
overseas. The real climax comes right
in the heart Of New Work City where
the lonesome little queen. working IN
a brokers' Office, stirs her chops with
the royal sceptre.
Mae Murray at the Majestic,
Today at the Majestic Mae Murray :
engagement in The Gilded Lilly" will
be concluded. There has been much
comment on this film and every bit
has been favorable. Monday Of next
week Bert I4ytelis engagement in
The Misleading Lady" viii commence.
The last times that Mr.. Lytell was
presented on the screen was in Bom-
haltil. Ltd and in The Right of
way Both pictures paved the way
FOR the success Of The Misleading
LADY
"Earthbound" at the Queen.
Viola Dana is now at the Queen.
finishing an enga cement in her pic
Aondav "Esarthhound" will be shown
al the Queen. Never was there pic
ture produced that suggests Earth
bound" 1t is IN a class by itself, II
is a drama of the world unseen, taken
from Basil Kings famed novel. An
entire year OF constant work. during
which more than 81 miles CT film
were taken, was devoted to the max
ing Of this picture at the Col6wyn
studios in Culver city, California.
The story is that of the powerful in
fiuence of a woman's charms which
blasts the lives of two families, cul-
inmates in murder and fellows ITS vic
tim even into the life beyond.
"ren Dollar Raise" at AIdine.
For next week the management OF
the Aidine Theatre, Market at Eighth
street has secured an attraction of
unusual strength and appeal Il is
are broken. II the patient is strons
enough she win be moved to the x-ray
room this afternoon.
/ Miss Beale. who is employed as '
bookeeper by the yicose Company, a
Marcus Hook, was on her way to tn,
/ train shortly before o'clock wheI
she was struck by an automobile driver
/ by Mrs. Mary Lyndall of Collingdale
& Darby Township. Pa, who was on he
homeward road after bidding fare
well to her husband, Captain ]. E
/ Lyndail Of the tanker Sunou. sailins
4 for Hamburg, Germany. FoIlowin,
the accident Mrs. Lyndall was ar
ranged before Magistrate Goff o
Marcus Hook and released under $50
bail to appear when summoned.
Word was sent 10 Alfred III. BeaI
in this city, Miss Beale's father, an,
the mother. who was visiting q
/ lCrumpton, Md. Both hurried to tn
bedside of their daughter Miss Beal
is an accomplished pianist and churcl
singer and last year took part in tn
activities al Holiday House Of tn
y. w. c. A.
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AMERICAN COIN BUYS MUCH
York Girl in Germany Writes "i ~
High Purchasing Power.

York. Pa, July 9.-IwentN cents Y
rAnitea states currency was the fee ot
: noted German specialist who attend
"a Miss Clara Oermann. YORK slfh
who was taken III On visit she Is
,,,atirs II Germans. In a letter re-
s.i,.ad IN ! York friend today Miss
Oermann stated that ~ cents ID
A,rnri.an money will obtain meals
and lodging for q. day in the best
a,nfnls
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pIanc Trip Restores speeeh.

Indian Head, Sask., July "a casa
parallel to that of the American soldier
who regained his speech in the course
uf an airplane flight has been brought
to light here More than a year ago,
Wilfred Werner, young farmer, was
kicked on the head by horse, and he
had been unable To speak until the other
day at a picnic he took 40 airplane
ride. He was i'll when he landed, but was
able to talk.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-09
Laeka~anna Cuts shop Forces.

Scranton. Pa, July 9.-The Della
ware, Lackawanna & Western rail-
road yesterday announced II per
cent reduction In working forces at
itS Scranton repair shops. effective
next Monday, and the placing of the
shops on 4a-hour week basis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-09
News and Comment Of Delaware Posts
BY William ]. b. ReEan.

Despite the heat, Norman d. Scott
Post, No. s. had very large atten-
dance at its meeting last Wednesday
night, when State Commander John
p. LeFevre and his staff were present.
It was the first visit of the State
Commander to the post and he was
favorably impressed with the posts
methods of conducting meetings and
on the attendance. This was the only
meeting held this week by any of the
local posts, due to the fact that the
other three meet on Mondays. and
their meetings were postponed until
July is, on account of the holidays.
The Blue mad Gray Association Of
Oklahoma win turn over its grounds
and buildings 10 the American Legion
posts of Bridgeport.
The War Risk Insurance office in
Wilmington last year handled 1,2G0
cases of disabled and other claims.
AS a tribute 10 the memory of Col.
Frederick w Galbraith, late national
commander of the Legion, members OF
the 147th Infantry, under Col. CAL
braith's command in France. have
applied for charter for a post in Gin
rinnati. Ohio, To be known as Fred
erick w. Galbraith Post.
The suggestion was made some time
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-09

ago Tor an Armistice Day cefebra-
tion that would take in the dedication
ot the Memorial Bridge at Washing
ton street over the Brandywine, which
seemed to meet with the approval of
all concerned, but so far nothing has
been done about the matter. II we
are to make the day success. it will
De necessary to start in now and work
out the plans, and the suggestion is
made now that the Wilmington posts
take the matter up at their next meet
ing and that a joint committee be ap-
pointed TO map out plans.
Locally the Fourth of July drive for
new members was a "dud,p owing very
likely to the fact that Independence
Day is one holiday when everybody.
who can get away does SO.
Sergeant Alvin York, famed for his
individual war record has enrolled as
a member of David King Summers
Post. at Chattanooga, Tenn. York
was present at the organization meet
ing of the Legion in France in 1919 but
did not join the organization until a
few days ago.
The suggestion has been made that
the posts in Wilmington open up their
charters in order to increase their
membership.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-09
John King Stricken al work.

John King. q years old, 2l4 East
Sixth street. an employe Of the Penn
syivania railroad, was seized with
hemorrhage last night while at work
and was taken 70 the Homeopathic
hospital in the Police ambulance. Ac-
cording to report at the hospital
this morning his condition is favor
able.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-09
VIM, yIG0R, VITALITY
Hnrsford,s Acid Phosphate

whets the appetite. aids digestion.
quiets nerves, induces sleep. restores
strength and energy y.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-09

Phone 220o reaches every classified
ad taker they can help you arrange
your ad to best advantage Try it.--
ADV.
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For Rent. very desirable apartment.
1920 Delaware avenue, beautiful sur
,oundings. Every convenience Phone
aS5O-Adx
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Sunshine Picnic II Shellnot.

The annual picnic OF Cynthia's
Helpers branch Of the Sunshine So
ciety viii be held at Shellpot Park
Tuesday. July u, beginning at 2
O'Clock in the afternoon. All the
members of the society are urged to
attend
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Additional death notices received
too late for this column will be found
on Financial Page
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rhe snggestion was made some time
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The War Risk Insurance office in
Wilmington last year handled 1,2G0
cases of disabled and other claims.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
CARPENTER BEGINS
REAL WORK IN RING

Manhasset. N. T.. May c3.-Georges
Carpenter today began real ring work
In preparations for his fight with Jack
Dempsey July 2. His major work
out was in secret hut this afternoon
he was to perform before delega-
hon OF newspaper men.
Berlin police dog. owned by Car
pentier. has played an important part
in training activities.
Since the close Of war and much of
the time during the conflict Carpen-
tier has been with him constantly.
Not as mascot, just as friend" he
declared, today as the pair tramped
around the large estate on which the
camp Of the boxer has been cstab-
lshed
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
Ex-KAIsER RECOVERING.

Doom. Holland. May es-(By the
Associated Press. ALTHOUGH former
Emperor William has by no means
emerged from his depression at the
ex-cmpress death. he has begun to
seek diversion and is showing more
interest in his surroundings.
Last week he made several trips
abont the neighborhood. In the early
part of the week he visited the
Bentinck family at Amerongen to see
the family members personally and
thank them for their kindness shown
during the illness and death of the
former ex-empress.
The ex-emperor dresses in black.
except at dinner time. when he ap-
pears in full uniform with mourn
ing band around his arm.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
SOCIALISTS TO-
HOLD CONVENTION
IN DETROIT JUNE Is

Chicago, May 2s.-The Socialist ma
tional convention of 1921 will be held
at Detroit, commencing Saturday.
June IS. national headquarters Of the
party announced today. Between 40
and so delegates are to attend.
The convention is to be financed
through the sale Of special stamps.
and orders have been issued that no
member who does not buy a fifty cent
stamp will be in good standing.
A referendum on proposal to
dispense with the convention was
taken recently and defeated. 1926 to
137O.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
LAWS ASKED BY
FARlylERSPASS
IN MINNESOTA
Prominent Features OF. the
Legislature Were Tonnage
Tax and Farm Bills.

St. Paul, MINI, May 2s.-Promi-
nent in the achievements of the 1921
session Of the Minnesota legislature,
which has just ended. was enactment
of laws sought by various farmers or
ganizations and provision for ton
mage tax on iron ore, long sought by
certain factionA.
Governor ]. A. o. Preus, in con-
graduating the session on its accom-
plishments. told the members it had
been more production of laws desired
by the people than any previous ses-
sion within his recollection. y.
The Tonnage Tux.
The tonnage tax bill provides for q
s per cent tax on net profits The
Legislature also submits a constitu-
tional amendment appropriating 40
to the permanent school funds and
10 per cent to the permanent uni
versity fund.
Other laws enacted and resolutions
included the following:
A series Of laws to put into effect
the highways constitutional amend
ment and to regulate traffic, on the
new state highways.
A law to legaliZe and regulate trad
ing in grain futures. declaring purely
speculative deals illegal and punish
able as gambling.
! Asked congress to prohibit futures
Appropriated $4,000 for compile
ton and operation of the states ex-
perimentar floGr mill, erected for the
purpose of testing the flour making
-. Increased membership of state
board of control to Ave members to
permit appointment Of two women
members
Limited tax cities OF villages may
levy to $3.50 per capita-$100 for
general purposes and $50 for school
purposes. -
Farmers Legislation.
The legislation sought by farmer.
and promised by the republican party
in the fall campaign included the fol-
!, lowing enactments:
| A bill to regulate trading in grair
! futures and declaring grain and live
stock exchanges open markets, witt
profit t-sharing cooperative associa.
tions eligible to membership.
| Extended scope of cooperative as
' sociations and facilitated operation
for co operative marketing.
/; Prohibited unfair discrimination ii
| the sale Of commodities and in the
I purchase and sale of farm dairy pro
! ducts. -,
:, Provided for the regulation O
, commission charges at & the stoc}
| yards. by the railroad and warehouse
commission. giving the commission
authority to regulate the distribution
of cars in time of shortage. e.-,. J,
| Submitted a constitutional amend
ment to establish a rural credits sys
tenn by authorizing the loan Of stat
Iffnnds&on farm mortgages.
T., Amended the state drainage ant
flood control laws to more rlearl!
meet the wishes Of the farmers.
! Directed the state agricultural de
partment to ascertain and publish tn
cost of producing various crops il
different pants of the state.
There were l 1.1S9 bills introduced il
1.-THE house and 1.047 in the senate. O
this total Of 2,236, the. bills passet
numbered 526. SS
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
SWIFT EMPLOYEES
WILL BE GIVEN
VOTE AT MEETINGS

Chicago. May 23.--A plan for Civ
ing employees of Swift and Company,
packers, a representative voice in the
solution of joint problems of plant
operation was announced by the COM
pany today.
The plan provides an assembly in
which both sides are equally repre-
sented whose two-third vote on mat
ters of wages. hours. safety. SANTA
tion and like subjects are TO be bind
ing upon both company and employees
but with a proviso for appeal within
IA days after such a vote.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
ship OWNERS
OPPOSED TO
DAVIS PLAN
Executives. of Association
Today Decline to Accept
Proposal.

New York, May 2s.-The executive
and wage committee OF the steamship
Owners. association at a meeting to-
day declined to accept proposals of
Secretary OF Labor Davis intended to
rine strike. .5
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
Use Small Amount
WIS NSM! DAT TO
BE OBSERVED 5 i NJ MAY 2s

. MADISON, Wis. May 7s.-Governor
Rlsf n n trs a q. Ration today ,irEes
he people ofsthe state to observe
Wisconsin Day, May -. as the sew
anniversary Of the admis,
sion of the state to the Union. VI
n He asks that the history and de-
velopment OF the Commonwealth be
reviewed In appropriate waysi,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
BUSINESS MEN ARE :
!. WARNED NOT TO KILL
OFF ALL COMPETITION

Washington. May "a Business
men of the country. were warned ;. TO
day by Senator King. Democrat. Utah.
that II they keep on trying to4destroy
comp petition in business by tariffs and
combines which challenge the right
OF consumerssto live. they will have
socialism to face "
The senator in an address in the
senate. urged congressional investiga-
ton Of l6bbies Il, the national capital.
and %parheularly- Of efforts which he
said were being made by dye interests
to get tariff legislation. ..'-@'s7
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
SHOT ny PASTOR. ],

Detroit, Mich, May 23.-Andrew
Kulkiuck, 81, was shot and seriously
wounded by Rev. John Koyalsky,
pastor Of st, Cyril's Catholic church.
early today, when, with three other
to break into the rectory in Ham.
tramck, q usburb. Father Kovalsky
was not held. He said his objection
to q certain dance hall led to threats
against his life.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
AVERAGE OF $437
PER HEAD SECURED
FOR HEREFORD CATTLE

4 Candy, Mimi. May 23.-An average
Of $437 per head was secured on the
full blood Hereford cattle sold at the
Ferguson Brothers farm sale, where
their prize $4,000 Hereford bull,
Richard Fairfax, is quartered. Fifty
Herefords were sold at the sale. the
top price being $l,710 received for a
son Of the famous Fairfax
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-05-23
TRAN DE;,1IxAlLE,Dll' !

Paducah. Ky,K May 23.-nlinofs
Central ynyer No. los, louisville to
New Orleans was derailed today AZ
Epperson, Ave miles from here. Three
coaches and q locomotive tender over
turned but no one was seriously in-
jdred although many passengers were
bruised. Railroad OFFICIALS, said that
apparently q deliberate effort had
been made to wreck tho train. Is,