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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
STATE TROOPS LEARN.
REAL WAR METHODS.
Intensive Training of the DEL
aware Regiment Encamped
on Rifle Range.

Stan Correspondence OF Every Evening
Camp John A. Chandler. August 10.
Regular officers of the United States
Army, stationed here as instructors,
are formulating plan for an extern
slre field 0robem. which in to be
worked out by the entire command OF
Della wares Anti-Aircraft Regiment In
the country districts south of the gov
mnment reservation, either tomorrow
or Friday morning. ii was announced
at general headquarters last night.
Primarily. the problem will give in
struction in advance and rear-gnard
work and flank-guard formations. IL
is planned 10 use the entire regiment.
COMPRISING the hattalions, as conf
bat force and have them I operate
against a theoretical force of hostile
troops.
one of the interesting phases of the
naanenver. according to Captain Chas.
w Nation of Edgewood Arsenal, Md,
instructor in chemical warfare. will
be the u.s. OF smoke grenades and
phosphorus grenades and their dem
onstration. both in offensive and de-
frnsive work.
Yesterday the machine gun battalion,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
ROAD BONDS
SELL ABOVE PAR
Equitable Trust Co. Of New
York Awarded Entire Issue
at Premium.


The 100000 issue OF county high
way Improvement 8 ~ per cent bonds,
on which bids were received by Levy
Court. was yesterday afternoon award
ed to the Equitable Trust co. Of New
York at s210.ssIso.
While IT was known that the
Equitable Trust had made a bid. this
was not on hand AT the time set for
opening OF tenders but II developed
through telephone inquiry that the
htter Ind been sent TO Commissioner
BAH and returned to the postofiice
when he was not found TO receive Il.
In view of the circumsta the bid
was declared TO be in order, when Il
was finally received at ] IS. an hour
and n half late, by special messenger
from the postoffice. and wns accepted.
The other bids were az follows:
Biddle a Henry. Philadelphia. s20s,-
4ss.
Laird co. N Wilmington and
Harris. Forbes a Co, New York, $780,
as5 30.
Estabrook Co. New York. szo4.-
sf3.
Eldredge 4 Co, New York = f204 .35f.
Complaints Of delay on the part Of
the contractors for the siuice work at
Red Lion marsh were made by Hurry
Pierce. former Lsuteprnt-Governo
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
MAYOR HARVEY HOST OF
GRACE CHURCH FOLK
Entertained Last Evening at III,
Country Estate, In Chester
County.

'"Thc light of later days" illuminated
Birmingham Westinghouse last eve-
ming In a highly picturesque fashion
when Mayor Leroy Harvey's automo-
bile. drawn up In front OF the open
doors. sent the rays of it's powerful
road lamps into the Interior. while
Christian Sanderson, the local his
torian. related to nearly 100 listeners.
some events of the Battle OF the Bran
dywine. whose tides of combat flowed
back and forth In the memorable days
of September, 1777. around that spot.
The occasion which broupht the
listeners together was the visit of the
Summer Outing Club of Grace NJ 4.
Church TO Osborne Hill Farm. the
country home of Mayor Harvey by his
invitation, where picnic lunch was
enjoyed by the visitors. who came In
two motor trucks, IN straw ride
fashion, and In half a dozen touring
cars. leaving the church house nj
6 o'clock. under the marshal,ship OF
Raymond jackson as chairman of the
committee I'm charge.
ON the outgoing trim the route
chosen was via the kenuetf pike.
passing 'sThe Anvil" and In sight of
the Red Lion and other sites of Coloni-
al interest some immortalized In Bay
ard Taylor's STORY of Kennett."
Osborne Hin commands wide view
Of the battlefield country, Fair as the
garden OF the Lord" in its summer
verdurr pow. Historian Sanderson--.
everybody calls him Professor, but
nc prefers the other title~-pointed out
a slope Of its hill, now bearing 4
hountiful crop of corn, as .he spot
where the historic farmers lad was
captured by the British. who after
ward took him 10 headquarters and
strung him up for refusing to r,.-
veal the hiding place Of his herd ai
cattle. secreted I'm nearby woods: and
also. al the distance of half a mile. TIL.
Hill that was captured and lost a dozer
times i'm twice as many minutes at the
height Of the conflict.
The party, after seeing the eoiorful
sunset picture, re-embarked under the
paler radiance OF the quartering moon
and made it's way through the lanes
like tunnels through the overarchins
trees, 10 Birmingham Meeting, which
was opened for the occasion.
introduced formally by Mayor
Harvey. Mr.. Saudersou spoke briefly
as mentioned. and word Of welco.ns
was also given by Christian Brinton
Of New York, and Chsd1s Ford, where
he visits in summer the farm of Co
lonial days on which is located the
famous green-stons quarry from
which Grace Church, and other build
ings in this city are constructed. which
was operated by his father, stiil living
at 81
From there the party went TO the
Washington Headquarters, which Is
occupied by Mr.. Sanderson, in such
spaces rs are available among tht
crowded relics OF Revolutionary and
later days which it contains ane
which il would take a column 70 de
scribe. Ills interest ia his subivc
was infectious. and made most OF hii
hearers resolve 10 read up for them
selves The caravan reached town or
| its return about IL o'clock.
Those who enjoyed Mayor Harvey
/ hospitality weres
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Sharp, Mr.. an,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
IN MEMORIAN.
DEATHS.

pVRN-At Richardson Park on august Q.
1921. Cynthia v, wife OF Bard I. Burn
Relatives and friend are invited TO at
tend the funeral services at the residence
of her husband at Richardson PARK on
Friday morning. August II. at II o CLOCK
Injernrnt az Riverview cemetery.
RRADFoRD-In this city on August ;,
1927. James +. Bradford ,,.,,
Relatives friends ~ n1fnpers 3 snd epop,oyes 9 m,s
of the Pennsylvania Railroad are invited
to attend the funeral from ms iate resi-
dencc sos North Harrison street, on
Thursday morning az O'Clock. keduiem
mass az 81. Patrick 5 Church. lnterment
a. Cathedral cemetery.
DEvINEY-In this city on August .,
1871 Johanna, wife of the late Edward
Relaiives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from the residence OF her
daughter Mrs George Murphy. 1908
south koaney Reagiem fe ON mass as az st. Eliza
bcth's Church. tnterment at Cathedral
cemetery.
DARREY-At Edge Moor. Del. on Au-
"a 10, 1921. Joseph Darbey. aged 20
kelatiyeS. friends. Lenape Tribe. I. @.
r. NJ and Welcome Council, Jr. o. y.
ssomm 81 ,he residence OF Marx Fish Edge
Moor Del on Friday, August H. at 3
O'Clock. interment at RivervieS cene-
terry.
III
:. 1921. Levi l. Hammond, aged SO
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
tence 6l6 Pine street. on Meunesoay
evening August 10. at 80 o clock. In
ternent at Cherry Hill. Nd, Thursday.
the llth-
HILYARD-At Newport. Del. on August
.. 1921, William >. Hiiyard, aged %
Relatives. friends and members Of Pride
of pclawarc Council, No. 45, Jr- O. Y a
Nj. aud Andsstaka Tribe. No Ia. 4 -
ef r. NJ are invited 10 attend the Iunera
Srrvict.S at his late residence, Walnut
street Newport. on Friday afternoon
AUGUST y, at ? O'Clock tdashsnt utael
tufrrmlcnt az st. James cemetery
lxLFINST UBER-fn the Episcopal Hos
rital Philadelphia. Pa. on August .
ia2t John husband of Ernestine Klein
sfntscr add 81 years.
Funeral services will hc hctd from tns
II. ,snfisrtaki psrlors of II. Herbert Hirzel
TefI Nest Ninth street, ~on THURSDAY J
Afternoon at o clock. services strictly
rrisafe Intcrment at Riyeryiew Gene
tory.
MURPHY--in this city on August 2
1921. Mary tnee Clark. wife OF the lsts
Michael Murphy.
tsna fhc funeral from the residence o.
her niece Mrs Harry Canayan tnee Muir
. nay -O7 East Tenth street, on saturda y
ff,snrriur al O'clock Reduiem mass al
So Paul's Church. Interment AT Cathe-
dral Cemetery
REARDON-In this city on August 10
fo8l Thomas Resrdon. of 1929 Della
~arc Avenue aged II years
Dus notice of funeral will be given.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10

Mendenhall. Henry r. Scott and others
interested. In a communication re-
lived fy the court. 1t was stated that
only 80 per cent OF the work has been
completed. with only 10 days Of the
contract time left 70 finish the remain
ing 79s per cent. The nattas WAS n
naily referred TO County Engineer
Charles r. Grubb, and ne was author
izssd 10 take such measures as he saw
NJ to speed up the work.
Plans for banking the cribbing at
the Newport bridge tn conform with
the government lines sre~to be drawn
and submitted by the county engineer,
lyy a reViution 70 that effect which
was approved.
William Mackenzie, formerly secre-
fary of the State Board Of ChsritieT.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
ASSERT WOMEN AnrST SEWING

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. To- Records
On the books OF Steeie-Smith Dry
GOODS Co. show. II the sales Of thread
and darning cotton are an indication.
that Birmingham wornAn have grown
steadily less domestic during the last
10 years. sales fo. every year have
ehown a decline Of from ] to per cent
in the sales Of these articles.
Other local merchants agree with
the records given out by the Steele
smith Store. and state they believe
that theS condition prevails not only
IN Birmingham. but throughout the
cities OF the United States. The no
tions department manager stated he
vas buying much legs thread a1e
fewer packs OF needles than ever be.
Tore.
."women just don't sew as much as
they used to- complained the mana
Instead of darninr the family hose
they buy new ones. The same thine
IS true Of other garments. Indolence
the pressure of modern life. or both
is responsible for tho change. Every
day hear women call Mary Ann, tbs
maid of all work, on the phone and
announce that they are lunching II
town. As an after thought they fire.
uuentiy add. rs the baby crying yet
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
JACK PICKS CARPENTER.
Dempsey Confident FrenShman WIN
Get Decision Over Gibbons.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Denver, Aug Io.--Georges Carpen-
tier was picked as winner over Tom
Gibbons in the Gibbons-Carpentier
bout TO be held in New York. by Jack
Dempsey, champion heavyweight pugi-
list. who spent several hours in Den
yer yesterday. Dempsey and his
trainer, Teddy Hayes, are on their
way TO Loo Angeles, after vacation
OF ten days spent in Antonito, Colo,
Dempsey's childhood home.
''Pnt your money on Carpenter, Is
my advice. Dempsey told friends who
met him at his hotel. Carpenter Is
the best in the world for his weight.
The champion said his trip to New
York To confer with kearns had been
pnstppned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
SETTLEMENT TENNIS.

The Peoples Settlement tennis
tournament Is attracting attention,
Both the afternoon (boys9 and mems
evening tennis tournament are getting
down to the finals. the matches are
exciting and large number of fans
attend each match. The following
bovs are now contesting: Ed. Baker,
Dick Brown. Joseph hardes.
Monday evening A. simpson de-
feated Ed Harrington, 6-3, e-l. Tues
day evening w Pauley defeated W
McCleary. GO, 6-f. Tomorrow even
ing the two victors viii play for the
final. Another tennis tournament VIII
start on or about the 18th of this
month. All entries should be given
to George W. Ayers two days before
that date.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10

discussed WITH the court on improved
method OF rstdit control, fsVer lsliy
applicable 10 the check Of the per
diem allowances for indigent mck
treated In state Institutions. on behalf
Of New York concern. 80 action
was taken In the matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
Friends School
Fourth and West SITS.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
: eelaware's Leading Preparatory
School

A faculty of 23 trained teachers.
ENcellent equipment Thorough in
struction. A school that takes boys
and girls at six years of age and in q
eongenial atmosphere under the charge
Of specially trained men and women
without loss of time through change
,of schools fits them for college or busi-
ness. Primary. Intermediate and
High School departments. Auto bus
provided for the younger children.
Catalog on request. Office open on and
after September q. Fall session begins
September l9.
HERSCHEL A. NORRIS, A. M
Principal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10

Miss guper--'sWbat. accept your
,rbe Every ideat You poor hsh," Mr..
gapuo--eJ kinda thought you might
today. Todsy's Friday View York
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10

Detailed descriptions OF the most
modern. attractive and Reasonable
apartments available in the city are
given in the real estate columns to-
day. A glance through the list win
tell you all about them.--Bdv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10

Additional death notices received
too late for this column VIII be found
or Financial Page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
Let TN. Rosss. Deyopr zach Other.

.1,4niro irnprIsons Trofzsky" Nov
let Trotzsky imprlson Lenine and sii
viii t-e ven>--BVston Tfanscripf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-10
Young Wilmington Hero.

Captain Blair referred to Eusebius
J. DINA, Wilmington boy, and a
sergeant in Fifth Company. under
command of Captain Robert II. B.
Kelton. Sergeant Diva enlisted for
the period of the war early in 81 7.
He was assigned 10 Americas First
Shot. Sixth Field Artillery, affiliated
with the-first Division. He trained on
the Mexican Border and sailed for
France in July. 1917 DIVA saw
action on eight battle fronts. namely:
kantigney, Aisne- Marine, Montdldier-
Noyon. Argonne and Mont
didier-St. Mihiel. For extraordinary
heroism and courage under fire while
running a telephone line from the in
fantry TO the artillery, ne received
the French war cross, til, Croix de-
Guerre He was also mentioned in
general orders and received a di-
yisionaI citation.
Another soldier making good with
the regiment is Second Lieutenant
Charles ". Preston. Sixth Company.
Lieut. aant Preston enlisted as a pri-
vafe III Company n. First Delaware
Infantry. January "a. 1914. He was
called for service on the Mexican
border, June 1s. 1916, and served for
six months at Derning. New Mexico.
In July. 1917, he was again called back
TO the service. as a corporal in Com
pany H., First Delaware Infantry.
Lieutenant Preston sailed for France
August 20. 1918. with Inc 18th Pioneer
Infantry He saw active service in
the Meuse- Argonne offensiyes.
-. -. r. +.
os First Company, Is another Whining
ton hoy making good and who stands
well in line for a commission. During
The field maneuyers Sergeant Craw-
ford yesterday afternoon was placed
in command Of the entire Pirst Bat
TALON. acting in the capacity Of
Major pro tenn. Sergeant Crawford Is
a veteran Of the World War. Other
non-commissioned officers sere given
an opportunity to show their ability
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-11
KEASBEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fesler enter
tanned out of town relatives yester-
day.
Mrs. John B. Burke and children,
of Perth Amboy. visited her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Romer,
yesterday.
Mrc. Samuel McGraw was an out
of town visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Quish and
daughter Marguerite. were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Johnson. of
F'ords. last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nash enter
tanned relatives yesterday.
Mrs. William Bertram. Jr., was an
out of town visitor. Saturday night.
Miss Sarah johnson, of i'ords
was the guest of her sister here. over
tho weekend.
Nj. and Mrs. Charles Lipka were
out of town visitors yesterd ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Berkowitz
and daughter Blanche, spent yester-
day out of town.
The Misses Madeline Rogan and
Florence Fitz were Perth Amboy
visitors. Saturday night. +
A surprise party was rendered
John Grispart, Saturday night. al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
in Lee venue Many of his friends
were present from Perth Amboy.
Fords and keasbey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-11

Miss Adele Abrahamer, of State
street, entertained her weekend
guests. Miss Edna kremke and Miss
Sylvia Lesser. at a party last night
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Metzendorf, of Catalpa avenue
Dancing. games and unison singing
were enjoyed during the evening and
at IL o'clock the guests were usher
ed into the dining room where
meath a string of brightly colored
balloons strung to the chandelier a
dainty buffet luncheon was served.
The table decorations were red
crepe paper entwined ar~tistically on
and around the dishes and pretty
ferns, while the placards were puz-
zles with the answe on the reverse
side. Each guest received a paper
hat as a favor.
Among those present were the
Misses Elizabeth Doris, Ray Jacob
son. Anna Metzendorf. Rose Brody,
Adele Abrahamer, Victoria Metzen-
dorf. Edna Kremke and Sylvia Les
ser; Messrs. Jacob Lowenkopf, DR..
Berlfein and DIR. Chmelnick, Joseph
Diamond. Philip Schlesinger. Joseph
Mandel. Isador and Louis Jacobson,
Mrs. A. NJ. Metzendorf, Mrs. Max
Abrahamer, Mr.. and Mrs. David
MetZendorf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-11
LOCAL BOY LOST
IN NEW YORK
Eleven Year Old Maurice le-
vine Goes to City With
S1.14 to See Circus.

Maurice Levine. eleven years old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. K. /. Levine, oil
242 New Brunswick avenue. who
started out Saturday morning TO take
in the sights of New York n In
cidently the big circus at Madison
Square Garden and was lost in the
city, arrived home safely Saturday
night. Maurice didn't see the cir
Gus even though he had saved up his
money for a long time until he a
s1.14 with which to finance the trip.
Patrolman Joyce found Maurice cry
ing in City Hall Park in the after
noon. The boy told the officer he
mad earned the money running err
rands for his father, who a a
butcher shop at 242 New Brunswick
avenue and came to New York to
see the circus.
He had made his way to City Hall
Park where he was found by the
policeman. Patrolman Joyce took
him to the Missing Person Bureau
of the police department and Mrs.
Levine was notified through Police
Lieutenant william Calvin of the
local police by telephone. Mrs. Le-
vine went to New York at once anu
brought the boy back. She said that
she thought the circus was in Perth
Amboy when she heard Maurice talk
ing about il before he left home that
morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-11
MRS. PETER PAVlOVSKY
Is HIGHLY H0N0RED

Mrs. Peter Pavlovsky. of State
street. who for the past twenty-one
years has been secretary of the ORR
ginal Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent So
ciety, was highly honored last night
at a gathering in the Y. M. Fl. A. AS
a tribute of praise and in recognition
of her faithful services, Mrs. Nathan
Jacobson, the president, in behalf of
the society. in a few well chosen
words, presented Mrs. Pavlovsky
with a resolution of appreciation
containing her picture.
Samuel Brody and Rev. Hirsch
Chain made stirring and appro-
pirate speeches concerning her re-
markable achievements.
Mrs. Pavlovsky has been a very
faithful worker, scarcely missing a
meeting of the society during the
past tWenty-one years. Among the
ESQ guests present at the occasion
were her daughter and son-in-law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry e. Jacobs, of
Brooklyn.
Mrs. Isidor Kressen, financial sec.
rotary. vas also honored and the
president presented her with a gold
penknife az a token of her faithful
services.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-11
PERSONALS

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Fl. Nussbaum. of State
street. Saturday.
Mrs. David Huff, of Pluckamin.
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C.. d.
Fraser, of South First street.
Miss Jeanette Green, of New
York, is the guest of Mrs. Charles
Michaels. of Brighton avenue
Miss Irma Stern, of st. Mary's
hall in Burlington, and Arthur
Stern, Jr., of Bordentown Military
Academy, were the week end guests
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
H. stern, of Rector street.
Mrs Martin Schenck is confined
to her home in Market street be-
cause of illness.
DR.. II. w. Haight, of Crawford,
was the week end guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. S. Hulse, Jr.. of Brighton
avenue.
Miss Edith Ramsay, of Kew Gar
den, l.. r., was the guest of Miss
Cora Dubois of High street, yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian Johnson. of
South First street, were the week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred
Butler of Philadelphia.
Donald and Nathaniel Pierce. OF
MOu{1t hGTI1lOll ITtpss icd SPCiiuihS
their spring vacation with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel
Fierce of High street.
Mrs. j. l.. Ware. of Gordon
street. visited friends in Elizabeth
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wedeen, of
Brooklyn, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Hyman Wedeen. of Cor
don street. yesterday.
Mrs. Adolph Metzendorf OF High
street. vas the guest of relatives in
New York yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Greenspan.
of Madison avenue, entertained Mr..
and Mrs. Goldenson, of Brooklyn,
yesterday.
Miss Ruth Ware of Gordon street
spent the week end with Miss Ann
Kutcher. of Metuchen.
Miss Claire Mccormick has been
quite i'll at her home in High
street for some time. Miss Marian
Smith of Phillipsburg, formerly of
this city is her present nurse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-11
OPEN HEADQUARTERS FOR
j. IRISH RELIEF WORK HERE

Headquarters for the Irish Relief
in this city. will be opened tomor-
row at 80 Smith street, Alderman
John ]. Clark, treasurer of the
committee, appointed to raise the
fund here. will be in charge at the
headquarters. which will be open
from 10 o'clock in the morning un-
til 3 o'clock at night.
The committee in charge of the
fund, which is composed of Mayor
William c. Wilson, honorary chair
man: James Murray. vice chairman:
Joseph Deegan. secretary, and AL
derman Clark. treasurer, has decided
to not make a grand drive for funds
but has arranged to hold a big BEN
Tuesday night, April 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-11
POLICE NEWS

. Sergeant John Larson was de-
tailed to the Holy Trinity audito-
rum OH Laurie street last night,
where a dance was in progress, and
upon learning that the affair was
being run without a permit, MOTH
hed the man in charge, John Ma
loney, to appear in court, tonight,
and then ordered the hall to be
closed. The sergeant was detailed
to the scene to investigate a report
-shas .Le people at the dance were
acting disorderly. and hat admis-
sion to the hall was being charged.
A number of fines were imposed
by the recorder Saturday and yes
Lerday for various motor violations.
Arrests by Oficers Frank Seiboth.
William Bachman, Patrick Dwyer,
William Buchan and Paul Layden
Melted about $77.
Of1cer William Bachman was de-
tailed by Chief Tonnesen to 400
Amboy avenue on Saturday to no.
tify the storekeeper at that address
to stop selling cap pistols. The Of
ficer notified the proprietor that
persons found guilty of this viola
ton are subject to a heavy fine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-11
AMERICAN LEGION

Ex-service men and women who
are eligible are invited to make APP
plication for their state bonus COM
mencing tonight in Room 210. Board
of Trade building. as a continuation
of the activities which were suspend
ed last week because of the lack of
blanks. A generous supply has been
received and all the remaining serv-
Ice people of the city can be taken
care of without cessation. except
next Friday night, when the post will
hold its regular meeting. 1t is ex-
pected that there will be a much
larger force of Legion workers hand
ling the applications and the work
will be accelerated assuring the dis
posal of all the work by next Sat
urday.
Legion members are asked to lend
their services every night this week
and members of the Women's Auxil-
larry are also invited to lend a hand.
At 6 o'clock, prior to the time the
bonus office opens. there will be an
important meeting of the executive
committee of the post at the East
Jersey Club. Commander Pierce asks
that all members of this committee
be present.