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whites may DO made to realize that sucl
i an organization exists for the better
ment Of a race people here.
One thing that prompted the writer
| to this task was on reading hand
/ bin with the club g name in display
at the head and then the undignifeC
expression OF stuff SO and SO, and
pap giving space for criticism
from many angles. Another thing that
| urged me was on reading an invita-.
| ton from the Sioux City Danes to a
social function, the invitation, from
my knowledge Of social ethics was for
a formal affair and to my surprise was
printed in red ink. Can you imagine
such taste, in organized society,"
NY residence in Sioux City has been
of short duration and I'M much un-
der the impression that it willTbe of
shorter duration in the future than in
the past to the sorrow of none and my
chief aim is to admonish You to bright
en- up and be more scrupulous in adj
vertising inyitational social functions
and less obtrussive and more conserva-
tive in the effusion Of reflective hand
bills,
Parents would do well to admonish
Sioux City. Not that it can not have
jority carries name that DISCUSSES its
exact motive. Thanks to the few con-
sentative people / have met since my
stay here.
This letter does not promulgate slam
der, neither q rebnke to society IS priv
ileges but merely as reminder of the
fact that few persons notice these
things and most especially new corners;
who have always cherished a great de- /,
sire to visit Sioux City in prospect of |
permanent residence here, and also |
persons who4fare well up in the re.
lnirements, Of organized society.
Pray tell me what has the Commu-
lity Advancement club and the Sioux
1ity DANES done for the betterment
# commercial, domestic and indus
rial conditions of the race here2 New
IDEAS may be gained to much advant-
.ge through the means of travel and
filiation with high-class society that
oes things worth while.
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Ruxroh 1rEMs.

tsLincoln-the Ideal of American
Boys;n was, the subject of a very
splendid address by the general seere-
tary at the community meeting Sun.
day, Feb 20. Music and recitations
by the Boys Glee club.
Mrs. W. L. Hutcherson, wife of our
general secretary and her children
have been called to Danville, ILL.,, on
account of the illness of her mother.
Hon. John P. White Of the o. M. w.
Of A. will speak at the community
meeting next Sunday.
The weather makes one think Of
spring.
Mt. Zion was well filled on Sunday
and everyone enjoyed the splendid ser
mon preached by the pastor. The B.
Y. p. U. is progressing nicely. Miss
Cora. Bates, president, and Mr.. Walter
HUTCHINSON, vice president. Too niue
cannot be said in praise Of their faith
FIJI service. The choir is rendering
some very good music. Mrs. Eva
Burns is one Of the ladies that does
things worthwhile. The committee on
the community service entertainment
Feb. IL wishes to thank the many
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ST. PAUL A. M. e. SUNDAY
SCHOOL, NOT

Our pastor, DR.. w. H. Griffin, was at
| tending the council of bishops (of the
! A. M. e. church) which was IN session
at Dallas, Texas, on the goth. There
fore many of our members assis the Gus
tom went visiting, which fact served
to cut the attendance at all services
throughout the day at our church. There
fore We had only an average attend
ance.
Miss Bessie Graves, one Of our faith
full teachers in the primary department
is spending a week with her aged par
ents, who are highly respected citizens
of Moulton, Iowa.
We are proud beyond expression, Of
the interest manifest by the presence of
a goodly number of older people at our
session on each Sabbath. Teac hing the
young by example, as it were.
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SIOUX CITY NEWS.

s VlSll0r IaSG week.
s5 The Sioux City Danes rendered a
mpimentary valentine party to about
one hundred Of their friends on valen-
tine evening, The hall was beautifully
4 decorated in red and white. Dancing
and whist were the features of the eve
ming
Refreshments were served in the sup
per room where the color scheme was
also carried ont.
The Danes will meet Thursday, Feb.
Is at the home Of Mrs. Fannie Green
Hazel Alexande -Burch.
I SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY
ADVANCEMENT CLUB
by Evelyn Strattersford.9
Beyond the expectations OF some and
the respect Of many comes forth an or
Ranization by name Community Adj
yancement Club Of Sioux City, Il but in
example an unconservative good time
apgre CATION of clique of try-to-be's
In Sioux City.
D The writer has seen many clubs OF
this name who have in general lived up
to its title in the east and west and also
the north but never has she witnessed
any such doings as this advancement
club, publishes. If the continuance of
such an organization follows and more
of its kind under other names are Great
ed, Sioux City will be a most undesir-
I able place for principled people to- 10
I cate.
TO be sure it is quite unbecoming for
This s intellectual people to tolerate
signs Of emo colored trade solicited IN
Sioux City restaurants and when strang-
ers come in they must be embarrassed
with inauiring Of how to get to place
that they may be served This club
should see to it that these signs should
at least be eliminated or establish a
service Of an equivalent kind that the
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NOTES FROM THE MT.
OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

South East Fourth street, Rev. g..
Saunders, pastor. La ,.g'rz,,.a
This church will observe it's first an
niversary Sunday, Feb. 81 with an all
day service beginning with preaching
at IL O'Clock. Sunday school at one
clock. The anniversary. sermon will
be delivered by the pastor at $3.50
o'clock, and evening services. will be
gin at 1880. Come and hear the history
OF our first year 8 work.
Services on last Sunday were well at
tended. One addition to the church
during the evening services.
The entertainment given last Thurs.
day evening by the young people was
success.
We were all glad to have our Sunday
school superintendent with US again. We
Will begin our week of prayer services
Monday night.
Our revival meetings will begin Sun;
day, March 6. The pastors, together
with their congregations, Of the city
are invited to come and help us in this
time Of need.
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Mr. PLEASANT NEWS.

Mr.. Theodore Jackson has returne,
TO the city after an absence Of som
months
p. Il. HackIey was present, preaching /
very fine sermon. Rev. Hackley ha,
made quite favorable impression on
& all who have met him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bramble spent LAS
Sunday in Burlington.
The Misses Genevieve Pickett and
Dorothy Anderson Were in Fairfield las
Monday night.
The Missy society met last Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Harriet Smith. A
very pleasant time was had
Mrs. Morton Of Keoknk, the talented
reader gave one of her fine recitals ia
a small but very appreciative audience
last Tuesday evening. Those who failed
to hear Mrs. Morton missed rare
treat
The Mother Council held an In-or-
NAL affair at the coy home of Mrs.
Handy last Wednesday afternoon. Pie
and cocoa was served by the club to the
invited guests. A very enjoyable time
was had by all present
The Busy Bee club met with Mrs.
Smith Monday afternoon. A very nice
Church was well attended all day.
time was had.
Rev. Lasely preached in the morning
AT night Rev Handy was able to occupy
the pulpit at night. The Sunday school
and b. Y. P. q. is also moving along
nicely. s.l
King 3 Daughters had luncheon at
the home of Mrs. Greenup last Friday
night. Lunch was served at 25c a plate
Quite crowd came out although the
weather was unpleasant. A neat little
sum was realized. This club expects to
finish paying for their piano this com
ing Friday that they got last April.
They feel quite jubilant over their suca
cess.
Miss Morris Of Galeshnrg is visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Nunley.
The many friends of Mrs. Title Will
l;ams were glad to see her out at church
last Sunday
Messrs. William and Sherman Keith |
have returned from Omaha, Neb., called |
there by the serious illness of their |
father.
Miss Beatr Pickett has been on
the sick list.
Mrs. William Watt returned to OF
tumwa last Saturday
Our p. E., Rev. A. w. Hackley
preached for us three nights last week.
Great interest was shown In the meet
ings and if 1t had been SO he could have
stayed longer we think much good
would have been done
Mr.. Alonzo Alexander, whose hand
VAS badly hurt by filling tree, says
t is getting better.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Greenup were in
Fairfield last Friday afternoon to help
in reunion at the home
If Mrs. Sam Sykes. Mr.. Greenup met
. couple Of his cousins he had not seen
For over twenty years. A delightful
lime was spent.
The ladies of Missy society met with
Mrs. Handy Monday afternoon. A fine
time was spent by all present.
Miss Georgia South of Keokuk made
4 short visit at the home of Mr.. and |
Mrs Douglas Robinson
Miss Beulah Palmer was a Galesburg
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UNION BAr@T CHURCH.

There was another glorious day in
Union last Sunday. The Sunday school
attendance was the largest in the his.
tory of the church. All seats at the
morning and evening services were
taken.
Next Sunday, Feb. 81 Pastor Crit
fifth 8 subject will be tsWhat Will You
do in the Swelling of Jordan.'' In
the evening Rev. J. H. Reynolds, state
missionary win deliver the sermon. Sun
day school at 9:40 a. m. and B. Y. P. U.
at $50 p. m.
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Effects Of Constipation.

Constipation causes stoppage Of the
sewerage system Of the body. The poi
sonous refuse matter that should be
carried away is retained in the system
numerous disorders. No one can afford
to neglect his bowels. A dose Of Cham
berlain's Tablets will afford. relief.
Avoid drastic cathartics as they take
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We are expecting to out do ourselves
by way of an Easter celebration on the
9th of March. Bear in mind lesson TX
Matt. 25:l4-3O.
Golden text-Well done, good and
faithful servant, thou hast been faith
full over few things, viii make thee
ruler over many things, Matt. 1928.
Opening bell, 1880 propt.
Teachers meet every Friday evening
at the church, 1880 to $3.50.
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too much water out of the system and
their use is likely to be followed by
constipation.-Adv.
For That Terrible Itching.

For That Terrible Itching.
Eczema, letter and salt rheum keep
their victims in perpetual torment. The
application of Chamberlain s Salve will
instantly allay this itching.
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Chamberlain's Cough

0Nd10U011d111 NVUSU ------ =
Remedy Favortte
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a
favorite with the mothers of small chill
dren for colds, Group and whooping
cough. Its pleasant taste and the prompt
cures which it effects has won the good
opinion of mothers everywhere. AS this
remedy contains no opiums or other mar
cotic it may be given as confidently to
a baby as to an adult.-Adv. .f
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
Local Sports

The Seventh Ward A. a. will meet
tonight at the Water Witch Fire Com
pany and all members are requested
TO he present.
Richardson Park Juniors won from
the st. Elizabeth team. 90. yesterday.
when the latter organization walko6
off the field. due TO a misunderstood
ing between the two teams
Several open dates appear on the
schedule of the Plummer 1An-Stasa
and Manager Hale is anxious TO ar
range games with fast local teams for
twilight and Saturday afternosA
games.
The fast travelling Advertising Di-
vision girls team defeated the Ac-
counting Department lassies yester-
day, Ill. in game featured by the
heavy hitting of the winners.
Salesianum Freshmen defea ted the
Juniors yesterday and won the school
trophy. Battle kept his hits scatter
ed and had the Juniors at his mercy.
The West End team lost 10 the
Turner A. c. yesterday afternoon,
2l-4. at Browntown.
The Parkside club and the Wash
ington Braves, colored champions of
the District of Columbia. viii meet
this evening at G. Nitchie will do
mound duty for the Wintrup clan.
The Wilmington Tigers, formerly
Chippey's All-Stars, will play the
Washington Braves. here on Friday.
according TO present plans.
Huber. of the City League, win
tackle the Highland team on Satur-
day in a twin bill at Rockford Park.
Danny Murray, a local welterweight
who has been out of the boxing game
for some time, has re-entered the
game and is working out daily al
frankie Lewis gymnasium.
In the Newspaper League yessercs y.
the Evening Journal defeated Eiwanis
81. while the Sunday Star defeated
AIco, liz.
The Concord Heights Athletic As
sociation defeated the French Athletic
Club. 70. yesterday Afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
Sportographs

The Y. NJ c. A. has aroused much
interest in swimming throughout the
city ard daily This week, boys are
being given instructions in the pool at
the Tenth and Orange streets insti-
tuition. Classes from the different
schools are being excused from their
classes during this period snd are
finding great sport an the swimming
lessons, being given under the direc-
ton of instructors at the Y. Al. G. \.
The fine work of George Winter,
the former Tiger star, has been the
subject of much discussion this sea
son. He has helped considerably in
the success Of the National Guard
team and has also contributed to tho
fine showing OF the kiwanis Clue
nine. He has been playing a good
game in the field, has performed we'll
al the bat and has not failed To re-
spond when called upon for mound
duty.
George n. Crawford, employed by
Every Evening, is a former member
Of the famous Quickstep team which
played in This city many years age.
He worked in left and center fields,
as well as covering the short garden
yosition. In those days, he says, they
had no gloves and no false faces" he
carr-fes a reminder of one of the games
in which he played in the form of :
crooked finger. Mt Crawford has not
lost his interest in the national pas
time. for he now enjoys some of the
games played on The various city
diamonds.
The large crowd that attended the
automobile races on Monday, shows
the favor in which this sport is held
by many people. About 6.0e0 persons
were on hand for the events and it is
likely that several thousand addition
al fans would have attended had the
weather not been so threatening.
Nearly 800 entries are expected for
the big meet TO be held on June 10 az
Harlan Field. The grammar schools
have been showing much interest IN
sport and the Y. NJ c. A. instructors
have been assisting greatly in the
development of sport, not only among
the boys. but among the girls as wen.
The schools in the Grammar School
League are Nos. 4, 4, ~ and IS.
Disciples OF Izaak Walton are great
ly interested in the plans for the fish
ing grounds at Shallcross Lake, near
McDonough.
The boxing bouts which have been
staged by the various organizations
at their smokers have permitted lovers
of the manly art TO see some inter
esting bouts. Most of the smokers
have been very well attended. showing
the great interest in the sport.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
RALPH RAYMOND
STOPS KID WEST
The Welterweight Champion OF
Delaware Surprises Visitor;
McCinnis Defeats Summers.

Ralph Raymond. Wilmingtons lead
ing weIter- weight. jasbed his wsy to
q victory over Kid West Mt the Boiler
makers Onion benefit show At Harlan
IrieId last night. The show WAS stzgesi
before q very poor crowd, considering
The quality nf the show.
Jimmy ireland By fast work IN the
last two rounds OF his bout with
Johnny ffages, Of kensington, shaded
the visitor. IN the semi windup. The
three round exhibdtion staged by
Spider Kelly and Jisnmy Hagen proved
to be one OF the treats Of the evening
The preiirninaries were all fast
exhibitions with the exception Of the
Morris Murphy set-to. Morris out
punched Murphy. who quit in the third
round, Refere oBrion stopping the
fight.
Battling Barnes lost good ehance
to stow away Mickey Mallon in the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
SUSSEX ROAD ENGINEER.

Georgetown. June John X. Hit
cfens. resident engineer for the State
Highway Department with headquarters
here, was chosen acting engineer fer the
County. by the Levy Court, st the meet
inp, Tuesday afternoon, succeeding
William r. Hawkins, who recently re-
signed as county engineer, after filing
the position for four years, 10 accept =
postum with the North Caroliaa State
Highway Department.
Mr.. Kitchens viii lr the directing
had Of Sussex county Highway Depart-
n1ert until August 81, be having Heen
elected for three months. lie also viii
look after the improved road cons rue
ton now under way. jointly, by the State
Highway Department and the Sussex
County Highway Improvement Com
mission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
DEMPSEY'S CHANCES SLIM
SAYS GEORGES FRIENDS

Manhasset, n. y. June g.-Sparring
partners who have entered the ring
for workouts with Georges Carpenter
declared today that Dempsey's chances
of winning over the Frenchman Were
extremely slim.
Jack Goldberg, weiter-weight from
Panama, who received a bit of punish
ment in the arena yesterday. declared
he had never seen such powerful
right hand.
1T will fos anybody" he said. You
never know when IL is coming and If
you do there is no escape. And as for
speed, Carpenter has the Twentieth
Century Limited locking like a farm
tractor
Sam McNey, Negro heavyweight,
who has known Georges since he be-
gan his ring career, bore out the state
ment concerning the strong right arm
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
ELks MAKE MERRY.
Members HAD "set Aeqwslnted- so-
rial Last >ighf.

The Wilmington Lodge of Fsiks hold
an informal social in the form otE -
Get Acquainted night in the Kew
Century Club last night. IN entertain.
mint program consisting of valde-
vile and music ~ The Eik's Jszz Or
chestr8 was rendered. Between the
dance numbers there was a fancy duet
dance by Miss Elizabeth Fonik and
Miss Fsuaora Josephs. a number ~
similar social events are planned.
The prize winners were IT W
Brown. G. GiIlinrhafn.f Bessie Diver
Mrs. l.. Waterman. AIRS. J. II. cady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
SUSSEX TAX RATE.

Georgetown, June 2---Sussex County
Levy Court has fixed the county tax
rate at 60 cents on 500 OF all assessed
tional levy of % cents for school pur-
poses.
Notwithstanding the funds for road
and bridge work are almost exhausted,
the rate has been decreased FIVE cents.
The school rate however, is only halt
what it was last year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
Varsity Club Dinner.

Special Correspondence Every Evening.
Newark. June THE Varsity club
Of the University Of Delaware is plan
ming 10 give a dinner for the members
Of the club in Old College. Monday
night. This viii be an event of great
importance to every letter man in ~el-
lege as the 'Ds" for, baseball tack
and tennis viii be awarded at that
time and captains for the football,
basketball, baseball and track teams
for next year viii be elected. Because
of a dispute over the awarding Of
letters the football captain was not
elected last fall. The Varsity club
cleared about s30e on the minstrel
show given in Wolf Hail last week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
DEFIANCE TEAM TO
PLAY BELMONT NINE
Fast Game Set for Second and
du Pont Streets To-
night.

The fur will fly at Second and du
Pont streets this evening, when the
I~fiance Travellers and Belmont VIII
play. A keen rivalry has cropped up
hefw,~n the two teams and when the
umpire sends the two tearus into
srtcn this evening one of the best
games OF the season is expected to be
the result.
Howard August, formerly OF the
Fourth Ward OF the City League. or
lciwood. formerly with Neighborhood
of the Wilmington League viii
get the can for the Travellers. while
"hsmmic" Maxwell. star receiver of
the Wilmington High School viii don
the mask and windpad.
lsoots will do the fiinging for the
Belmont clan while killday viii do the
receiving. The following men are re-
qucStcd 10 report at the headquarters
OF the Defiance Club not later than
S.4s this evening: Maxwell, Reeder,
Walsh. Long, Elwood. August, Draper
Collins. Merrill, Martin, Weaver, J.
Quinn, worraIi. Mcconnell and F.
Quinn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
DEMPSEY SEES VICTORY
INSIDE FOUR ROUNDS
Carpenters Friends Say the
Frenchman's Terrific Right
Arm WaiIop Viii Win.
By Aasociatetl Press 70 I.very Fsvening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Atlantic Citsg n. j.. June 2.-Jack
Dempsey today began to show indi-
cations of cracking under the spell of
his enforced four DAYS of idleness.
He is becoming more frefful because
of the inactivity at his camp and In
eager to resume his conditioning work
on saturday.
II have a honch that I will win, .
he said TO friend today, and II m
feeling good that day tho fight viii be
over inside of four rounds"
Later Dempsey was asked what he
would do IL Carpenter landed flush
on his jaw like he did against Joe
Beckett, of England.
Il guess I'd have to resign, too.
he said but he hasn't hit me on the
chin yet
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02

second round by being over anxious
and doing lot n Kid swinging
when he had his man in a bad way
Barnes dropped Alsiion twice but ne
managed to weather the storm and
finished in good shape The closest
night of the evening was Inc opener
between Eucky McfSiunis and Danny
Summers with Mc1frnis earning a
shade over the PhiIiy lad. scoring a
kpockdown in the third round
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
DEFIANCE A. A. BAZAAR.
To he Held al Conrad Playground.
June 6 Ia IL.

PlSos are campIeted for bazaar
~nscn will he held under the auspices
81 the p~haDce a. A in the Conrad
plA ground. at Third and Adams
streets from June 10 II. One of the
bis features viii be a popularity con
lest 20 decide the most popular man
IN Wilmington sporting circles. In
cor tufrrsen with this there VIII be a
contest Go decide the most popular
lady. A new lighting system X being
installed. Fourteen big attractions will
grace the midway. There will be a
dance fiCos. The festivities will be
opened by Councilman John J. Mul-
ysna, member Of the organization
who viii deliver an address Of wei
come. Efforts are being made TO Sc
cure another noted speaker. a fire.
WORKS display will take piaco The
nu~, VII be furnished by one of the
best ofchestras available.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
RASyRAiL Pool To GO.
Ne Betting OF Any Form on Games,
Judge lands Decides.

By Associated Press TO livery Evening.
New York, June es-Abolitior. OF the
l,s ~ bsll pool viii he enc Of the chief
uhs~cts 81 the organized baseball cru
sa1e agaiust gambling, Judge skene-
saw Mouniain Lands. commissioner
of baseball has declared
This type Of gambling. based on the
fotai scores OF games. rather than on
results. WIN and lost was mo direct
fnenace 10 the game as is the prac-
fics ~ wagering by individuals, the
Judge dt-clsred. Nevertheless il VIII
ls stamped cut II possible because
Young men and boys who play Tn.
- ola wfa b. ths k-ettors Of tomorrow
ans no gambling IN any form must
q, lsunected with the national game
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-02
PRESS VS.. ADVERTISING.

Eighteenth and Van Buren streets
tomorrow evening az ESQ, viii be the
scene Of an interesting game between
Press Recreation and Advertising OF
du Points. 1t VIII be the second of q
series of three games. Press won the
first game and claim they are going to
annex the second, but the Advertising
girls are Just as confident Of bringing
home the bacon