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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF The
NATIONAL BANK

No. 1893.
OF LANCASTER, KENTUCKY, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FEBRUARY 2I. 1921
RESOURCES
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or course, II you are content to
have only temporary relief from
the terrifying itching and burning
Of fiery, flaming skin diseases, then
you are satisfied 20 remain n slave
to ointments, lotions and other To-
cal remedies applied 10 the surface
Of the skin.
Real genuine relief from eczema.
tetter, scaly cruptions OF any other
form Of skin irritations cannot be
expected until you free your blood
Of the germs which cause these
disorders. And for this purpose
The central record., 1921-03-03
ID v f
SUV&UN j
COLLEGE EDUCATION FOR BOY
Kentucky lad ssves Enough From
Sale of Litter of Fine Pigs TO
Pay for Schooling.

Here ~ the story ~ how a litter ~
pigs woduced an agricultural college
education. system of farm water.
works and general Improvement on
backwoods farm that had only primi.
tive advantages.
The education vent to Jer Anderson.
a Kentucky hoy ~ Pulaski county
The central record., 1921-03-03
Skin Sufferers Do Not
Want MereTemporary Relief


there Is no remedy that gives more
satisfactory results than S.S.S., the
fine old blood remedy that goes
down 10 the source Of every blood
disorder and routs out the germs
which cause the trouble.
S.S.S. Is sold by all druggists.
Begin taking II today, and II you
viii write a complete history OF
your case, our medical director will
give you expert advice without
charge. Address Chief Medical Ad-
wiser. i55 Swift Laboratory. Atlan-
n, Ga.
The central record., 1921-03-03
PROFITABLE TO RAISE MULES
Plan Suggested 20 Farmers Who Es.
psrisnee oiffieul,y In Selling
Young Horses

Men with good sized mares. who
are having a hard time disposing of
young horses viii hnd Il more profit
able 20 raise mules than 10 raise colts.
Mcdlum-priced Jacks can now be pur-
chased with a reasonable certainty ef
breeding.
The central record., 1921-03-03

A really great man can go into a
store. purchase his groceries, and de-
part just like an ordinary human be-
ing 1t is the imitator who makes a
big noise.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
Bathing Caps

Plain Divers in all the new colors, Just the thing
for the pool, 15c to SOC each.
Butterfly Caps and fancy Divers. trimmed with
bows and buckles, 35c to 75c each
'Turban 'kerehiefs, rubber lined. Some also
have caps attached; are S1.50 and SITS.
Reach Hats, 59c to s1.50, in the new color COM
binatons and trimmings.
Toilet Goods FirstFloor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01

condition, stimulates sluggish liver,
strengthens weak kidneys and soothes
tired nerves.
The following statement was recently
made by Mr. T. L. Merrill, well known
resident OF Iron Hill, Cecil County. Md,
who has one of the finest farms in this
section of the country He says:
IL was so run down and weak Tor the
past three years that ! got very much
discouraged as | had taken 80 many diff
ferent medicines without any real bene-
fit. | had no appetite, was constipated,
had headaches, heartburn, gas on the
stomach and terrible hloated condition;
my liver was out of order and had ter
rible bilious attacks, was SO nervous that
| never could sleep at night and had
terrific pains in my back and sides; |
was discouraged as | thought | would
never be well again. My sister, who
had been cured by Plant Juice, begged
me to try il and | got q bottle. The re-
suits came quicker than | expected; |
now have fine appetite, no more
bilious attacks, sleep we'll at night and
my liver is in good shape; ! am never
eonstipated: my blood is in good condi-
tion and have fine, healthy color in
my face. | certainly found the right
medicine in Plant Juice and do not
hesitate to recommend it to Others"
The Plant Juice Man is at The Miller
Drug Store, 404-4o6 Market street,
where he is daily meeting the local
public and introducing and explaining
the merit sof this remedy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
FAKE MOVIE STOCK TOOK
s5O,OOO,0OO IN 1920
Wildcat Companies Found Pub
lie Very Easily Won by Stor-
les of Big Profits.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
New York. July flake movie
stock gobbled up 50.000, 900 from
gullible investors during 1920. says
a report by the National Association
of the Motion Picture Industry, which
has vigilance committee trying to
stamp out promoters of wildcat film
companies.
Hundreds of such companies, often
orsanized by men who did not even
know the difference between a cut
back and n closeup. not TO mention
the distinction between an ordinary
platonic kiss and the lingering fade
away, were trumpeted by stock sales
men who pointed To great financial
achievements by well-known film
makers rs an assurance that investors
would soon receive gobs of dividend
checks, the report indicated.
But the Investigating committee
discovered that most of these Wild
cat schemes died without leaving a
foot of film TO posterity. 1t then
started campaign of warning to the
public. This, the association claims
has been successful.
The danger of this sort of invest
ment has been called TO the public's
attention with such force" its state
ment said that very few if any new
producing companies have ATTEMPTED
to sell stock within the past six
MONTHS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01

Fourth Street Store.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
SPECIAL BUSINESS TAX
MUST Be PAID IN JULY
Forms for Filing Returns Are
Now Available at Office of In
ternal Revenue Collector.

Forms for ding returns of special
taxes upon business and occupations
are now available at offices of collect
ors of internal revenue and branch
offices. These taxes are due July /.
and are he'd by the Bureau of Inter-
nal Revenue TO he delinquent unless
raid on or before July 81. The list
includes the tax on brokers, pawn
brokers. museums. theatres. and con-
cert halls. circuses. bowling alleys,
shooting galleries, riding: academies
and automobiles operated for hire.
When the tax is paid a stamp is
issued by the Collector of Internal
Revenue. which the person engaged
IN the business or occupation subject
Ia the tax Is required 70 post con-
specuously in his place of business.
Failure IN this respect renders the Of
fender liable TO a penalty equal to
the special tax. and the cost of pros
ecution. In no case is the penalty
less than $40.
The tax on brokers. whose business
t Is 90 negotiate FOR others purchases
or sales of stocks, bonds, exchange.
bullion, coined money. promissory
notes or other securities. and produce
or merchandise, is $50 year. II
the broker is a member OF stock ex-
change. produce exchange. board Of
trade or similar organization which
~slls produce or merchandise and the
average value during the preceding
year ended June 30 OF a seat or MEM
hcrShip in such organization was
s. 200 and not more than 81, 900 he is
required 20 pay an additional tax
of 800. II such value was more than
$4,000 he il required 20 pay an addi-
tionai tax of $3.50. Pawnbrokers are
subject TO a special tax of s10o
year.
Theatres. museums and concert
halls are taxed according 10 their
seating capacity. and the population
% the city or town in which they are
located. Those having a seating ca
racity Of not more than two hundred
and tifty are taxed $50; seating ca
nacity OF more than two hundred and
nifty and not exceeding five hundred
500; exceeding i've hundred and not
exceeding eight hundred. $3.50; in
.Ncess of eight hundred. $500. The
tax in cities or towns OF 5000 inhabi-
tants or less is one-half Of these
amounts. This tax is paid by the
proprietor. The special tax on cir
cuses is 500.
Inc tax on bowling alleys and bill
Hard rooms is s10 for each alley or
table. Shooting galleries are subject
90 a tax Of s2o. The tax on riding
acadcultes is sroe.
Persons carrying on the busiEess
of renting or operating passenger
automobiles for hire are required to
yay a tax Of $40 for each such auto
mobile having a seating capacity Of
more than two ard not more than
seven and $50 for eacn such autcmo-
haze havsng a seating capacity Of more
than seven.
Suseceai taxes on nranufa cturers OF
tobacco products are due also in July,
and on manufacturers and wholesale
nd retail in oleomarsarine, aduiter-
ated and renovated butter, filed
cheese. and persons engaged in the
manufacture OF mixed -four.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01

Safety Pins. Sc a paper; T;
small, medium, large or as
sorted sizes.
Snaps. Sc and 10c a card.
Hooks and Eyes, SC and
10c a card.
Black Pins. SC and 10c.
White Pins, sc and l2c.
Lace Pins, with white heads
at 4c a card.
Bloomer Elastic, white Isle
and very good quality, one
quarter inch for &c; three
eighth inch for 10c a yard.
Curling Irons. MarceIla
Waivers, 35c and S1.00; the
regular Curling Irons, 15c
each. y
Hair Pins, bone, 25c and
15c.
Invisible Wire. dc; regu-
lar wire, 4c and &C a package.
Shoe Polish, excellent p
in-1, white cake or liquid.
in black, ruSSet, OK blood
cake for lac.
Slipper Trees. 10c a pair.
Dress Shields, SOC, 35c,
40c and up to 55c a pair.
\
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
A Bottle of Peroxide

in case of a scratch or cut
and peroxide relieves insect bites
and stings, too. You'll find a big
bottle of good peroxide here, spe-
cially priced for Csc.
Toilet Goods, First Floor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
FARMS IN DELAWARE.
Census Reports Show That of 10,14o
a.gSs Are Worked by Tenants.

According 10 the report, just issued.
of the Department of Commerce Bu-
reau OF Census. the 1920 census shows
that in Delaware there are 1O.I40
farms as compared with 1886. the
total for the 1910 census. OF this
number 3.sSe are operated by tenants
whereas the 1910 census shows that
s.535 farms were operated by tenants.
The same census also shows that Of
the farms in this state 3.l05 Were op-
Grated by share tenants: EOS by crop
pcrs: a62e ny share tenants and
croppers. The cash tenants number.
4Se: standing renters. ?; cash renters
including standing renters, GIG.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
FROM IRON HILL
TO RELATE STORY
His Sister, Who Had Been
Cured by Plant Juice, Begged
Him to Try it.

Plant Juice, the famous herbal stom-
ach medicine, now being introduced in
Wilmington at The Miller Drug Store,
404-406 Market street, tones up and
invigorates the entire body, removes all
impurities from the blood, rest ores
energy and vitality, tones up the diges-
tive organs, puts the stomach in good
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
SINGS In THREE VOICES.
Vocational Board Finds Ex.Soldler
Who Is n Chorus In Himself.

Washington, July 1.-The Federal
Board of Vocational Education has
discovered man whose vocation. ap-
s,arently. is to be n chorus all by him.
self. He is Joseph Kaufman, n dis
ahled veteran, and he Is able, the
boards announcement asserts, to
sing in three voices at ono time,
sounding like three men, side by side,
singing in unison Only one similar
case has been known In the United
States.
Kaufman is described also as s'an
accomplished and versatile saxaphone
player" and has been placed in a
Minneapolis school of music TO pre-
pare for career in vaudeville.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01

By-all (no boiling neces-
sary) for retintlng Your I'm
gerIe, ? packages for Sc.
Nu-Tint. 10c a package.
Sunset Dye. l5c a pack
age.
Assorted Needles. loc a
package.
Cotton, two spools fu lsc.
Shoe Button Kits. black
or white or ruSSet, complete
shoe buttons With needle al-
ready threaded. sc a card.
Hose Supporters, childpns.
25c and SOC; ladies'. soc, soc
and up to SITS; ladies' sew
onS. lSc and SOC.
Ladies Hair Nets, I0e
each, or sl.00 a dozen.
Blue Bird Hair Nets. lsc
each, or Sl.50 a dozen.
Turbanets, double mesh.
25c each, or ; for soc.
White or Grey Hair Nets.
excellent quality. for 25c each.
Palm Leaf Fans, Sc, Sc OF
10c each.
9tion Dept, First Floor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
Successful Lawn Fefe,

The Washington Heights Century
Cub held a successful lawn fete on
their grounds Last week. The decora-
tons were the result of the untiring
efforts of Mrs. c. II. Dillon and her
committee. The amount realized was
about s125.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01

An Aisle
Tableful of
Pretty
Summer
Rings
at 19c each
] Wedding rings, engagement
rings, seal rings, set rings in
all different colored stones,
baby rings. Good finish we'll
made, very reasonably priced
at I9c.
First Floor.
take elevator.
Lots of well-dressed wom-
en- are making summer hats
of Wolfe, Tissue or Cling
ham to match their cool,
pretty summer froeks of these
light weight cotton materials.
Don't forget to get a little
more material. When you
buy your next afternoon voile
or glngham to try it out for
yourself. It's quite fetch
ing" and most becoming.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
Maybe the water will be a little
hard where you go on your
vacation

Take along some Of our hard
water" soap its only 29c for 8
cakes and you'll have no trouble
getting a fine cleansing lather.
Toilet Goods. First Floor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
Issue Handkerchief

Cobwebby fne-of silky sheen
with delicate fast color plaids.
stripes and also in plain white
You can choose here from dfteen
different designs at 35c a piece.
Handkerchiefs, First. Floor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
You'll Always Want
These Handy Notions
On Your Trip

We6er It IS only for the weekend or your regular v,-
o You IND It most convenient to have them tucked
away IN the corner Of your trunk overnight bag-and then
are very low in price
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
lights

Annette keIerman Tights s1.oo, s1.5o, $40
and $500 Sizes 81 to 49,
Bathing Shoes
High Shoes, in all colors. red. green blue uua7it
and black, S1.0O TO $3.50
slippers IN attractive oolors, 75c to S1.25
Children's Bathing Suits
to u years, Sl.95 to $780, tWo-n-one skir
and bloomers.
Second Floor. take elevator.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-01
The Smith Zolling.

These are in navy and black, made N the new
est shapes.
Black. tan and navy tle-back Sweaters, with an
CORA collars and cuffs. special at $3.50
Sport Sweaters Of navy or black, or brown, or
jade, or buff, special at $685.
Second Floor, take elevator.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-05
ANOTHER CHARTER
BILL IN SIGHT
It Will be Drawn by Attorney
General Townsend, at Others
Request, He States.

The newest angle In the Wilmington
city charter situation, which developed
today. is an announcement by Attorney
General sylvester D. Townsend Jr that
he will. through n member Of the Leeis-
tute bin foi tho present charter measure,
over which both Rcpuhlcan and Demo
cratic attorneys have been wrestling
for maue wceks and which scores Of
civic, social and business organizations
of the city have discussed found ae
ccptabic and have unanimously in
durscd Up to this time every oh
lection that has been made to the bill
has been considered hy the Citizens.
Charter Committee. of which Leon
Walker ts chairman. and the objections
mot in a manner that has publicly
satisfied all ohicctors During all this
time Nj Townacnd has not figured IN
The matter az far as is known. but to
day ne stated that at tho request Of
some friends hc had undertaken 10
draft a substitute
Mi Townacnds plan is Ia eliminate
C'ity Council. street nnd sewer Direc-
tors and Water Commissioners In
their place he would have nve COM
n4iSsioners. with the mayor. cify irons
urcr. aRscssDrs. collectors. etc. He b.
licves the Park Commission and Harbor
Commission should stand intact. the
police and FIRE departments being nov
ia process of consolidation through the
puhli, safety Department hill at Dover
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-05
HUGHES GETS PANAMA
WAR CLOUD As ST RTE X

washlngton March 5-The Panama
Costa Rica situation was the first sub
ject takcn up today by Charles Evans
Hughes after he had taken oath ~
Secretary Of state. He spent an hour
cioseted with Under Secretary Davis
and Henry r Fletcher. who IL % be the
new under secretary. and then went tn
the White House 10 sec President Hard
ing.
Mr. Hughes spent more than an hour
with the President and during the con-
ference John W Weeks. the new Sec
retary Of War was called in.
In his talk with Mr. Davis before hi.
visit 20 the White House Mr.. Hughes
was understood 20 have expressed full
approval of the action. oS the retiring
Secretary OF state in ordering warships
sent 10 both ends Of the Canal Zone 70
guarantee protection 10 American in
tercsts.
The Island OF Yap situation also was
understood 10 have been discussed be-
tween Mr.. Hughes and Mr.. Davis. and
the new Secretary was reported 20 have
expressed approval OF the action Of the
state Department IN the controversy
regarding cable communications at that
island.
When Mr.. Hughes left the White
House ne said there was nothing to be
given out and that he had discussed a
number OF subjects with the Presi-
dent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-05
c. 0. P. SENATORS CROWD
INTO DEMOCRATIC SIDE
Cherokee Strip" Established in
Chamber for Overflow of Re-
publican Statesmen.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. March 5.--The Senate Of
the 67th Congress. whcih convened in
extraordinary session yesterday. reas-
sembled today but IN transformed
chamber An entire Encouragement Of
seats had been made necessary by the
swelling of the Republican membership
70 So. Many desks were moved from
the Democratic 10 the Republican side.
hut there was not enough room 10 ac-
commodate all the Republicans and a
Cherokee strip" for seven Republican
Senators was established at the extreme
right on the Democratic side.
New Senators in this section were
Shortridge California, Oddie, Nevada
Nicholson. Colorado: Weller Maryland; /;
Norbeck, South Dakota: Stanfleld. Ore
gon, and Ernst. kentucky.
Veteran Republican Senators also
changed their seats. New faces on the
coveted front row included Senator
Kenyon. of Iowa. who took the seat Of
Secretary Fall the new Secretary Of
the Interior and Senator Fernald Of
Maine. who drew the seat Of former
Senator Gronna. of North nakota.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-05
CASE GOES
TO THE GOVERNOR
Point Raised That He Was Ar
rested on Delaware Warrant
for Maryland.

IL readItlo. PROCEEDINGS neI".e NdSe
lGsee, TODAY. the case # f'a2rieS J BlaS
near. charged with amhtzzlement q
$500 check by Ellen G Booth. was re-
ferled 10 thg governor tor jaNes,.Sat.cu
ani continued uutu next "Wednesday
noon.
Bingnear Mas arrested near Middle
town several weeks ago. He refused
20 be placed under am est or Mo.yIaId
warrant and IT was necessary for the
officer tc secure a warrant ir this
state. YhH,. the officer was after the
war}oat. is1ueucar is alleged 70 have
attempted d escape from tho t,tilding
which was surrounded ~ officers
Whe, a sho uas fred at him he has
tily returned o thc house and remain
"a There unta placed under arrest on
me p.ilNale warrant
= Irving Handy, counsel for Blng-
near. contended that the crime was not
committed IN Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-05
NATION BOWS IN SORROW
AT CHAMP CLARK BIER
All Official Washington Attends
Funeral Service Of the Ex-
Speaker az Capitol.
Il A.soe.ated - . - -.

By Associated Press n Every Evening.
Washington. March 6s--Congress and
All aficiai Washington today layiahed
tribute ii love ard respect q the
memory 81 champ Clark.
Funeral services were held in The
great hall IL the House where more
than a third ~ his ..fe was spent in
his country's service. on the crowded
floor we're grouped members If he
House that passed out af existence yes
ter,iay ana ii which he was a mem
Der. and with them stood the Senator'S.
the Justices n -7e Supreme Court
Cabinet members. new and old. and
Diplomats from many nations.
High piled with flowers the casket n
which the veteran slept stood Under
the speakers desk where he mad served
eight years All about i were banked
the bright flowers that poured II from
friends everywhere.
At the conclusion 0f ths brief ser
vice the casket was opened for an
hour. Then i vas transferred = a
special train that VIII carry : FOR
buria. in Missouri soil. guarded b. an
escort og House members and Senat tors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-05
COSTA R|CAN TROOPS
TAKE PANAMA CITY
AND l5O PRISONERS
The Panama National Assembly
Votes War Loan for Ma
tionaI Defence.
FOE OVERRUNS PROVINCE

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua, March
5--Bocas del Toro, capital Of the Paua-
man province Of the same name and
situated at the southern end OF Column
bus leland. Off the east coast OF Panama.
has been taken by Costa f1ican forces.
Many casualties were inflicted upon
the Panaman troops and the Costa III
Cans took $50 prisoners, il is said. IN re-
ports rt.lehing here.
Panama. March 5.---costa isican fore
80 have crossed The Parema frontier
and appear to have overrun the north +
eastern section Of the province of 10
cas- del Toor.
National defense measures passed
final reading in the National Assembly
Yesterday afternoon and viii become
laws upon approval hy President Por-
ras They authorize tho expenditure OF
500. 900 for arms. the formation of 2
national army ~ whatever strength tn"
President decides and the nptation oi
a $500 600 internal loan for ten years at
seven per cent.
Many foreigners in Panama are Join
Ing n legion that IL being ORGANIZED bF
John + Sheridan
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-05
GERMANY FACES
BLOCKADE IF SHE
BALKS ON TREATY
Lloyd George Holds Conference
With Admiral Beatty, British
Fleet Commander.
NEW HUN OFFER ON MONDAY

Nv Associated Press = Every Evening
London. Mar 5.-Cer7nany's real offer
VIII be ferthcoming On Monday. when
her dclcRat tcs appear before the supreme
allied council tn deliver the answer -
the Berlin cabnot r. the allied ulti-
tur1 presented IN Thursday. i vas
sad in aorne quarters here today r
was declared that the German repre-
sentatives were busy while the confer
enco was marking time tn formulating
fresh proposals.
Premier Lloyd George conferred yes
tarday with Admiral cir David Beatty.
commander II Tho feet on the situation
which would arise should the allies
decide - apply penalties ~ German
Authoritative Information was claimed
by tho Daily sketch that in case n q
blockade l,oth the North Sea and tne
Baltic would be the scenes ~ naval
demonstration and that Greaf Britain
in concert with France nad rad" III
preparations To establish naval c1rdon
along the German coast.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-05
BURNS CAUSE DEATH OF
ELIZABETH RALSTON
Little Girl Dies at Hospital After
Suffering Great Agony for
Fifteen Hours.

After lyirg on her little cot in a ward
Of the Homeopathic Hospital for more
than fifteen hours and suffering great
agony from burns received "A her home
Yesterday morning Elizabeth I&alston,
sjx wears Old died early his morning.
The child was brought To the hospital
Yesterday afternoon in the police ambu-
lance. and since Der admittance nurses
and doctors worked tirelessly 70 save
her life The body was taken in charge
by Undertaken Daniel = Killroy
The little girl was baking mud pies
,n me gas range of her home 916 East
seventeenth street while her mother
was in another part Of the house. At
tempting to take OFF the hot plate. her
anron caught FIRE and she was quickly
enyeIoped in flames. Nelghbors eE-
tingnshed the flames but not in time
10 prevent fatal burns Elizabeth was
tho daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew
c. Ralstou.
Coroner Bullock will hold an inquest
on Thursday Mig