davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1921-01-11

Administration of the Volstead act in
the Ohio-Maryland department, which
includes the District of Columbia. re-
suited in 1880 violations being reported
to the federal authorities during the
first eight and one-half months the act
was in force. with 525 convictions dur
ing that time.
These figures are contained in re-
port made to Prohibition Commissioner
John F. Kramer. supervising agent.
showing the operations in the Ohio
Maryland district from January Is to
September 30 last year. In the District
of Columbia in that period there were
127 violations of the Volstead law re-
ported to the district attorneys Office
here. IS convictions. 109 seizures of
property, and S seizures of automobiles.
For the entire district, including Ohio,
West Virginia. Maryland and the Dis
trct of Columbia. there were 1.555 seiz-
ures of property and the number of auto
Maryland there were 152 violations of
the law reported and Is convictions !;
124 property seizures. and IA automo-
bile seizures.
Not Given Cooperation.
In Maryland, particularly in Balti-
more, federal prohibition enforcement
officers are not receiving the Co
operation of state. county or munich
pal officers, according to the report.
which adds:
I'VE see disposition on their part
to help. but the decision of the attor-
ney general of Maryland to the effect
that state officers are not obliged to
enforce the national prohibition act
stands in the way of enthusiastic CO.
operation.
I'm most of Ohio we receive the en-
thusiastic cooperation of state Off
cials. Especially is the support of
state and local officials in Ohio notice
able since the people adopted the
Crabbe state enforcement code. which
was submitted to them under the
referendum laws of that stats. In
West Virginia, which has been dry
for a long time. we are materially
aided by state officials"
The cost of administration of the
Evening star., 1921-01-11
OF HIGHER
GAS RATE |NDORSED
Takoma Park Citizens Also
Decide to Celebrate Wash
ington's Birthday. -

The Takoma Park Citizens Associ-
ation last night. at meeting held
dorsed the action of the town council
on the Maryland side of the park in
filing protest with the public util-
lt1eS commission of Maryland against
any increase in gas rates. 1t was
stated that the Washington Gas Light
Company of Montgomery county. Md,
had announced a proposed increase.
The residents of Takoma Park resid-
ing on the border line would be affect
ed by the increase. which would make
the rate considerably higher than in
the District. The town council will
follow up its protest before the COM
mission.
The association approved letter
read by Maj. d. S. Fletcher of the
public utilities committee thanking
the Washington Railway and Electric
Company for the improved service
occasional additional up-to-date cars
on the Brightwood division.
New Members Enrolled.
The following were elected to men,
bership: LIE Roy S Mann, A. Cliffen,
W. r. Salkeld. Mrs. Lucy NJ. Feldman,
c. r. Pemberton. Mrs. c. r. Pember-
ton. Marion B. Reynolds. Mrs. Walter
Wyatt and Walter Wyatt.
Maj: Fletcher. chairman of the
a contract had been let for the con-
struction of the new eight-room ad
dition to the Takoma public school.
Mrs. Mary Lamond White suggested
that better facilities be provided for
the children during recess in the base
ment and that the basement condi-
tions be improved.
Mrs. Otto Veerhoff announced that
a concert would be given at the Feb
ruary meeting President Jesse c.
Suter stated that Washington's birth
day would be appropriately celebrated
by the association as heretofore the
custom.
Mrs. NJ. Mygatt addressed the meet
ing appealing for aid for the Chinese.
Mrs. White presented a resolution,
which was adopted, urging the teach
ing of tailoring in the technical high
schools. The Federation of Citizens
Associations will also be requested to
assist in the matter.
William NICK. Clayton, who repre-
sented the Federation of Citizens AS
sociations in the recent hearing before
the Public Utilities Commission for
an increase to an eight-cent fare by
the Washington Railway and Elec-
tric Company. was guest of the as
sociation. He centered. his talk on
public utility problems and enlighten-
ed his auditors with considerable in
formation of interest to members of
the association.
The meeting concluded with whis-
Ting solos by Miss Woolgart and a
brief report by President Suter re-
garding the last meeting of the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations
Evening star., 1921-01-11
GOVERNORS TAKE CHAIR.
Small of Illinois and Hyde of Mis-
souri, Are Seated.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, January IL
Lee Small Of Kankakee became Illi-
nois' twenty-sixth governor yester-
day, succeeding Frank y. Lowden.
who, in a brief speech ending his
four-year service, thanked the legis-
lators. most of whom were members
of the preceding session. for their
cooperation.
Gov. Small recommended. among
other things, that efforts be made TO
have incomes of less than $1,000 freed
from federal taxation.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, January IL.
Arthur NJ Hyde was inaugurated
Governor of Missouri with impressive
CEREMONIES yesterday at the state
capitoI. Gov. Hyde. in. his address.
advised general revision OF the state 5
election machinery.
Evening star., 1921-01-11

BY the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS. January 1.-THE
body of Joseph Letter. jr.. the ten
year-old son of Joseph Letter of Chi
cago and Washington, who was killed
yesterday by the accidental discharge
Of his shotgun while duck hunting
on a marsh near the mouth of the
Mississippi river. in company with
friends, is expected to arrive here to-
day. It will be forwarded at once to
Washington on a special train. where
interment will take place.
According to his father. the lad left
the hunting camp at Chateau Canard,
near the mouth of the Mississippi,
yesterday with a party of friends for
hunt in the nearby swamps. After
shooting a duck, the lad reloaded his
Evening star., 1921-01-11
MRS. DINGLEY DIES.

Mrs. Nelson Dingley. jr.. widow of
Representative Nelson Dingley. jr.. of
Maine. died this morning at Sea
Breeze. Fla. where she had gone
to spend the winter
Mrs. Dingley resided in Washington
for sixteen years during her hus-
bands public career, and she had
many friends in this city Her hus-
band was author of the Dingley tariff
bill.
Mrs. Dfngiey was born in 1892, and
was q native Of Lewiston. Me She
is survived by three sons and a
daughter. Funeral arrangements have
not been ANNOUNCED.
Evening star., 1921-01-11
FOUR HURT IN ACCIDENT.
Representative schall's Auto Col.
lides With Street Car.

Representative Thomas D. Schall, his
wife and two children. were occupants
OF an automobile that collided with q
street car at the intersection of sth and
streets northeast about $50 O'Clock
this morning. Mrs. Schall. it is state<,
was driving the automobile at the time
The automobile was badly damaged
and the four members of the Sch.u
family were slightly hurt or sb,kan -.
Evening star., 1921-01-11

gun. laid it on the ground while go
ing after the duck. and in picking the
gun up the shell was exploded. killing
the boy instantly. The father of the
boy was not with the party at the
time of the accident.
Father stunned by Tragedy.
The slain youth was al grandson of
Levi II. Letter, of Chicago. who
founded the immense Letter fortune.
He was a nephew of Lady Curzon.
daughter Of Levi Letter, who married
Lord Curzon of England and became
vice refine of India
The boy was heir to an estate OF
several million dollars. His sudden
death was such a great shock to MS
father that he was almost unable to
give a coherent account of the affair
when interviewed over the telephone.
Evening star., 1921-01-11
Comet Speeding 7ouu1d Earth
Hundreds of Miles Per Minute

that comets are composed largely Of
burning gases. and while collision
might cause tremendous atmospheric
disturbances. yet a comet in a mass
could not penetrate the earth's at
mosphere.
But even as it is, with the comet
coming SO close to the earth. astrono-
mers are preparing for new discov-
eries regarding these heavenly tramps
and the ]ayman can expect unusual
displays of meteors,
Evening star., 1921-01-11
WILL INSTALL OFFICERS.

Burnside Post, G. A. R., to Seat
Commander Lounsberry and Others
The following officers of Burnside
Post. No. 8. G. A. R., will be installed
at the regular meeting Of that organiza-
tion tomorrow night in G. A. r. Hall,
1410 Pennsylvania avenue:
c. A. Lounsberry, commander; c. H.
Babbitt senior vice commander; Daniel
knelly, junior vice commander; Rev. r.
f. Mcbride, chaplain; Convis Parker,
ouartermaster: James Mckee. surgeon; !;
William Tindall. officer of the day; Rich
ard ScheIling. officer of the guard, and
Lemuel Warner. patriotic instructor.
b. p. Entricken will conduct the in
stallation. A short address will be de-
livered by Harold E. Warner. and E. A.
Lang will be in charge Of the musical
program. ~ .
Evening star., 1921-01-11

To Cure q Cold in One Day
Take Groves LAXATIVE BROMO QuIEIEE
tablets The genuine bears the signature of
E. ". Grove. 30c.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1921-01-11
$nuritq
Safe Deposit for Silver
ware and Valuables

In our burgIar-proof vaults, un-
der guarantee. and for furs.
clothing, rugs, etc. in our dry
cold storage rooms.
Evening star., 1921-01-11
Consolidated carload
freight service

Saves waste OF freight car space,
waste of shippers money. waste
OF time and provides greater
safety and speed.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
WHAT IS WRONG

The New Castle County Farm Bureau
is going to help answer The question,
"wnat Is the matter with agriculture p
To-day, Saturday July 9, at l.3O P.
NJ, standard time, an open hearing Will
be held in the Federal Building, 9th ani
King Sts., Wilmington, at which repre-
sentative farmers will testify relative
to the causes Of the present agricultural
situation. Frank F. Yearsley. Presi-
dent OF the New Castle County Farm
Bureau, has appointed the following
to make reports:- The
wheat market, Lee Hotfecker, of Bear,
and H. e. hiilliken, Of Porter; corn
market, J. T. Shallcross, MiddletoWn,
and H. l.. Dilworth, Centervile; dairy
situation, p. Z. Pleasanton, Odessa,
William Munday, Hockessin and }. d.
Reynolds, of Middletown.
The hearing has been prompted by
the hearing which begins June IL, at
Washington, Of the JOINT Commission
of Agricultural Inquiry appointed by
Congress to investigate the cause Of the
present agricultural situation. The
Commission will report to Congress
how agriculture can be put on stable
and permanent basis. A stenographic
report of the county hearing will be
communicated to this Joint Commission
The following is the outline which the
Commission has instructed the Farm
Bureau to follow:
l. The causes of the present condi-
ton Of agriculture.
2. The cause of the difference be-
tween the prices of agricultural pro-
ducts paid to the producer and the
ultin ate cost to the consumer.
8. The comparative condition of in
dustries other than agriculture.
4. The relation of prices Of commo-
dities other than agricultural products
to such products.
5. The banking and financial re-
sources and credits Of the country es-
pecia!Iy as effecting agricultural credits.
6. The marketing and transporter
ton facilities Of the country.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
RECEPTION TO PASTOR

A delightful reception was rendered
Rev and Mrs. John Townley in the
lecture room of Forest Presbyterian
Church, Friday evening, July 1st.
Representatives from all the churches
of the town and surrounding country
were present to welcome Mr.. Townley
to the church and town. The room was
prettlly and tastiy decorated with
tropical plants and cut flowers.
About It's guests were present. The
evening was spent in instrumental
music and community singing, led by
an impromptu chorus of mems voices,
with Mrs. Richard Fennimore at the
piano which added much to the even
ing's entertainment. A pleasing ad-
dress was made by Mr.. Townley ex-
pressing his appreciation and this was
followed by appropriate remarks by
Rev. V. P. Northrup of the M. E.
Church, Rev. Percy L. Donaghay of
the P. E. Church, Presiding Elder Wise,
Rev. E. w. Caswell and Rev. John Nc
Murray Of the Head of Christiana and
Glasgow.
Refreshments Of brick ice cream and
cake were served by the ladies of the
church.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
New Bus Line

The Delaware Rapid Transit bus line,
of No. 511 Walnut street, Wilmington,
will begin on Monday next, operating q
daily bus line between Middletown and
Wilmington. The route will pass
through Odessa, McDonough, St.
Georges, State Road, Hare's Corner
and into Wilmington, making four
round trips daily.
Messrs. c.. s. White and r. w. Ector,
of Wilmington, are the promoters of
this new enterprise and have bought an
exceptionally fine lot of buses to con-
vey passengers to and from Whining
ton. They have been operating line
from Wilmington to Augustine Beach
for several weeks and are highly elated
over the large amount Of patronage
they have received since opening that
line.
The terminal for Middletown will be
at Shallcross' Garage, and in Whining
ton, 4th and Market streets. See their
ad and schedule in another column of
The Transcript.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
STATE AND PENINSULA

Elkton Council has fixed the tax rate
at 81, the same as for the past year.
Eewes fishermen are making large
catches of Holsters, which are bringing
high prices.
Cecil County Md. Commissioners have
levied $13O, 900 for public schools for the
school year.
Elwood Souder has accepted the
presidency of the new Wilmington
Board of Education.
The Hotel dupont, Wilmington, has
passed into the control of the Boomer
DUPONT hotel interests
New "Welcome" signs will be placed
at the several entrances to New Castle,
by order of City Council
The Light and Water Commission of
Milford expects to have the meter sys-
tenn installed in about two weeks.
Clerk of the Peace Wright has an.
nounced that nearly 100000 have been
collected in Wilmington in mercantile
taxes.
The Wilmington Chamber of Com
merce has started work on the new city
directory, which is expected to be
ready by October.
Percy Warren Green, counsel for the
New Castle County Levy Court, has
been announced as new Deputy City
Solicitor for Wilmington.
To improve the Dover water and
electric light plant $50, 600 bond issue
was placed on sale and was oversub-
scribed in short time. The bonds
which carry 5 per cent. were sold at
par.
While setting off frecrackers on the
steps in front of the residence of the
county Jail, at Elkton, Monday, Mar
garet, the 6-year-old daughter of
Sheriff Lewis A, Seth, ignited her
clothing and in few seconds was
mass of flames.
Harry Hardesty and Eaton Hilton,
pleading guilty to breaking into the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and two
dental offices, were sentenced to the
whipping post and prison terms by
Judge Rice in the Court of General
Sessions this week.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
OBITUARY
Andrew S. Eliason

Andrew S. EIiason died at his home
here on Monday morning, aged 70
years. He had been in poor health for
several years, and was victim of a
stroke Of paralysis some months ago,
since when he had gradually grown
worse. Mr.. EIiason was the son of the
late Andrew and Lydia e. Eliason, Of
Mt. Pleasant, and was one Of eight
children, only one of whom J. Frank
Eliason, of Mt Pleasant, is now living.
Mr.. Eiason's wife is daughter of
the late Richard Cochran, and she with
four children, Mrs. l. Janvier Woods,
Of McDonough; Mrs. T. Edgar Clay ton
and Miss Lydia Eliason, Of Middletown,
and Mr.. Andrew S. Eliason, Of New
Castle, survive him.
The funeral services were held on
Wednesday afternoon, at his late resi-
dence, and interment took place in
Forest cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
S. B. OF EDUCATION
H. V: Holloway State Supterinten-
dent of Public instruction
w. H. JUMP HIS ASSISTANT

Organization of its executive staff
was effected by the new State Board
of Education at its meeting at Dover
Friday. The election by the board of
II. V. Holloway, of Dover, to be State
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
apparently meets with general approval.
Superintendent Holloway since the
announcement of his election was made
in the newspapers has received numer-
GUS kilograms of congratulations. The
board fixed his salary at $4,000 year,
which is the same as DR.. A. r. Spaid
has been receiving for two years as
State Commissioner of Education
In addition to the election of W. H.
Jump formerly superintendent of the
New Castle County schools as assistant
to Mr.. Holloway to have charge Of sle-
mentary schools, the board also elected
John Shilling, of Dover, formerly as
| sistant state commissioner as an assist
ant to have charge of the high schools.
Their salary was fixed at 50, 600. Roger
L. Totten was elected statistician the
same position that he held under the
| old board.
The board selected Mr.. Holloway for
superintendent among Is applicants as
it was the consensus of opinion that he
was eminently fitted for the position.
Prof. Holloway for the past two
years had been Superintendent of the
Kent County schools. He Is native
Delawarean, having been born in Sus-
sex county. He was principal of the
FELTON, high school for several years,
principal of the New Castle high school
for seven years and principal Of schools
at Bordentown. N. j., for eight years.
He holds Phi. D. from the University
of Penn.
The board endorsed the Federal ap-
pcintees in connection with school work
in the State including R. NJ Helm, di-
rector of vocational education; L. C..
Armstrong, superintendent of agricul-
ture; Miss Jennie Bear, superintendent
of home economics; Benjamin w. John
son, superintendent of trades and indus
tries
Most of the day was spent in discuss
ing the distribution of funds in accord
ance with the school budget as passed
by the recent Legislature.
A teachers salary schedule was
adopted which is the same as the one
now in effect.
The board will meet, subject to the
call of DrfT. R. Brown, the president.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
BETHESDA CHURCH NOTES
Sunday, July 10th, 1921.

Sunday, July 10th, 1921.
$50 A. NJ. The Sunday morning de-
votional meeting of the Brotherhood
will be in charge of Brother William B.
Hates.
1890 A. NJ Morning worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
As A. M. Sunday School. Plan to
be present, even if it be warm. We de-
sire to complete and announce the plan
in detail for the annual picnic. The an
nual picnic of Bethesda M. E. Sunday
School will be given to Augustine Beach
on Thursday, July .14th. Conveyances
will be supplied for all of the school
and their parents who have no way of
their own. Let all, old and young, go
and help to make it a great day.
Didn't think of, going? Be sure to 60.
We will look for you.
7.3O P M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at o'clock
A cordial invitation is extended to all
members, friends and visitors to attend
as many of these services as you can.
We are glad of your fellowship and
are counting on YOU, to help extend
the Kingdom of God and make our
church a power in this community.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
Who is The Best Judge

Who is the best Judge of dairy cattle
among the members of the New Castle
County Boys and Girls Pure Bred
Dairy Cattle Clubs This is the ques-
ton that will be determined Thursday,
July IA, when the members of the Club
will take an auto tour through New
Castle County inspecting several of the
club heifers and four or five of the bet
ter dairy herds.
The tour will enable the members to
learn the methods used by the other
members of the club in caring for their
heifers. However, the dominant pur-
pose of the tour is to determine the
team that will represent New Castle
CoNnty in the dairy cattle judging con-
test at the State Fair. Dairy Cattle
Judging contests will be held on these
four or five farms and the three men,
bers standing highest will constitute
the team.
The judging contest at the State Fair
is of special Importance as the winning
team will represent Delaware at the
Eastern States Exposition held this fall
at Springfield, Mass.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
Mrs. Elizabeth Jones

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, widow Of the
late John A. Jones, died at her home
on East Main street, Friday morning at
nine o'clock, after lingering illness,
aged 80 years. Mrs. Jones had been a
resident of Middletown for many years,
and her numerous friends were sorry
to learn of her death.
She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Clifton
Wood. of Philadelphia, and two sons,
Messrs. Charles Jones, of Philadelphia,
and Arthur P. Jones, of Wilmingrcn n,
to mourn her death.
Funeral services will be held at her
late home tomorrow Sunday after
noon. at two o'clock, and interment
will be made in Forest cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend without further notice.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-09
THE STATE FIREMEN
Annual Convention Will Be Held
At Laurel
ON WEDNESDAY JULY 18TH

Arrangements have been completed
for the First Annual Convention of the
Delaware State Volunteer Firemen's
Association, which will be held iu|
Laurel next Wednesday, July 18Th. Az
this is the initial convention of the new
organization every effort will be MADE
to make it interesting and to show ~
the public that the fire-fghting citizent!
of the State have keen interest IA
those whom they serve.
The convention will consist of thr6
sessions: morning, afternoon and epen
ing, the business sessions being held la
the forenoon and Afternoon, and in the
evening prizes will be presented and TIE
firemen and visitors entertained with
speeches by prominent men, among
them being Hon. Josiah Marvel. Of
Wilmington. and Secretary OF State
Alden R. Benson, of Dover. GovernOt
Denney was expected to be presenk
but unfortunately he will be out Of the
State on this date.
The street parade at $50 P. M.Wttf
feature the days activities; every vol
unteer fire com pany in the State being
represented, besides number of floats,
Boy Scouts and horseback riders. Sew
eral of the companies are expected ~
have more than 100 men in line, to COM
pete for the silver loving cup which
Governor Denney will present to- the
company having the greatest number At
members in line. The company winning
this trophy will have their name en-
graved upon it and will be obliged to
win it two. consecutive years in order
to claim it permanently
Cash prizes will be given to the com
pany having the greatest percentage of
their membership in line, the company
making the best appearance tn line. the
company coming the greatest distance,
and the company bringing the best
band. A cash prize will also be given
for the best decorated float in the pa
rade.
The day will be declared holiday for
the town and the new base ball park,
which is expected to be one of the finest
in the lower part of the State, will be
formally opened. A game of base ball
has been arranged with fast team,
and those who are interested in the
National game will he piven an after.
noon of amusement. The first game
will start at 30.
Large crowds are expected to attend
as this is one of the greatest events
ever staged in the State, and as almost
everyone is interested in the fire fight-
ers of their own town they are expect
ed to accompany them to the conventioh
to see them carry off the prizes.