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Evening journal., 1921-04-05
SECRETARY OF
HIGHWAY DEPT.
QUITS PLACE
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Commission, at melting in Dover
two weeks ago. issued a public denial
Of the departments insolvency, fol-
lowing an examination OF its ac-
counts by clifford E. Iszard, certified
public accountant, OF this city, and
by Charles M. Upham. Chief En-
gineer of the Department and by
Mr.. Francis.
When the Commission adjourned
for lunch at 100 o'clock this after
noon. Josiah Marvel, a member of
the body, said that upon reassem-
bling it would consider whether to
accept Mr.. Francis resignation, or
to reappoint him, or whether il
would be possible to obtain anyone
else to fill the place" Mr.. Marvel
added that the Commission had de-
cided to reduce the salary of the
secretary, no matter who was ap-
pointed. from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year.
Mr.. Francis became secretary
when the present Highway Depart
ment was created four years ago.
His salary then was $4,000, but was
later raised to $4,000. He is a civil
engineer and a former Whining
tonian.
When the commission assembled
shortly after IL o'clock, IL was an
nounced that Governor Denney yes
terday had signed the bill which re-
tires him as member and president
Of this Highway Commission and
substitutes Alden r. Benson, Secre
tary of State, in his stead.
The commission then elected Sec
retary Benson as its president in
place of the governor.
A delegation from Harrington
headed by Senator Charles ID. Muir
phey. asked the commission If il
could state how soon work on the
road between Harrington and Mil
ford would be started. 1t was argued
that Kent had not received any
State aid. and was therefore entitled
to consideration.
The commission promised to give
the plea prompt and full attention
Senator Asa Bennett, Of Frank
ford. asked for additional State aid
money for Sussex, suggesting thai
the road between Frankford and
Millville be listed for Improvement
Following this a delegation from
the Levy Court of Kent county urged
State aid appropriations for that
county under the new road law. The
commission asked the court mem
bers to submit recommendation
concerning highways it would pre-
fer to improve. the county and State
to share equally the cost.
Matters relative to the standing
of two contractors holding road
work contracts. and who desire tc
relinquish those contracts were
taken up by the commission.
Charles f. Grubb. New Cast,
county engineer, and a delegation
from the New Castle Levy Court
made an appeal for "as much stat,
/ AID as could be given" They sta, q
/ the county had thus far had a tota
of $4,000 from the state which
was not large considering the need
OF the county.
The commission heard the plel
with smiles. as IL had the others. an'
said it could only promise consid
Grafton" when the budget was mad
up. Thirty days are allowed 70
compiling the budget.
Engineer Grubb and the Lev.
Court also asked II they could p'
given an idea OF the detours which
would be needed to complete th'
State Highways I'm New Castle coun
~. but were informed it was impos
sible to give any at present
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sHVERs-wHEELER

Miss Katharine NJ. Shivers. OF At
lantic City. and Robert b. Wheeler.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j, y. Wheeler.
OF this city, were married today In
st. Johns Church. Philadelphia.
Mr.. Wheeler is a graduate OF the
Wilmington High School and was a
former University of Delaware stu
dent. After a wedding trip Mr.. end
Mrs. Wheeler will live in Atlantic
City.
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OIL co. ARGUMENT TOMORROW.

Argument will be heard In United
States Court tomorrow morning. on
the motion by the defendants to dis
miss the action OF "Hodgman and
others" against the Atlantic Refining
Company and the Superior Oil Cor
porauon, to set aside the acquisition
OF stock in the Superior Corporation
by the Atlantic Refining Company.
and to set aside certain contracts
which the plaintiffs aver were IL
legally made and are detrimental to
them as stockholders.
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KIwANIs CLUB LADIES NIGHT.

Ladies' Night VIII be observed by
the Kiwanis Club. at the New Cen
tury Club. tomorrow night. There
will be five vaudeville acts dancing
with music by the Original Six Or
chestra. and cards for those who do
not dance. The entertainment com
mittee comprises; Howard A Turner
Ellwood Souder Jr.. II. W. Bowkley
Clarence Dickey. Edward r. Kurtz
and George w Rodgers.
The Kiwanis Club will have a
songfest at its MONDAY luncheon
tomorrow.
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COURT ORDERS ssio PAID.

Judge MOTIFS, In United States
District Court this morning. filed an
opinion vacating an order entered by
J. Rankin Davis, referee. directing
Lionel Fail to pay to the trustee in
the case Of Mabel A. Bradford bank
rupt. the sum OF S3l9.63. alleged to
have been paid TO him by the said
bankrupt as preferential payment.
and referred the matter back to the
referee to dismiss the petition OF the
trustee without prejudice to the
right OF the trustee to bring a new
action against FAIL.
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LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL. April Omitted
Press )-Spots opened with limited
demand today. Prices were easier.
Sales amounted to 5000 bales includ-
ing 1900 American. Receipts totaled
10000 bales including 5000 Amer
lean. Futures opened quiet.
American middlings fair, 1899;
good middlings, S,29;- full middlings.
7.59; middlings, 6.S4: low middlings.
5.94; good ordinary. 4.69; ordinary.
3.94.
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ACCUSED OF LUMBER THFr.

Celia Sehastiani. charged with
larceny Of lumber, was arrested this
morning by Patrolman Scheu. and
will be given a hearing in tho Mu-
nicipal Court tomorrow morning.
Sebastiani is said to have been
hauling lumber and other building
material from a property OF will
liam $. Gengelback. OF 521 dupont
street. located at Third and Church.
TO 32i Poplar street.
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CHICAGO GRAINS.

CHICAGO. April 5 Omitted Press }
Grain opening:
Wheat, May 1880 4; July 114N
DISK.
Corn. May Goa x; July 6s q a y ;
Sept. 65ls a Y.
oats, May S7H; July s9@Ss%;
Sept. 39i5 a q.
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duPoNT CHEMICAL DIVIDEND.

The DUPONT Chemical Company
yesterday declared a dividend Of 4
per cent, or 20 cents a share on both
common and preferred stock. pay
able on May 3 to stockholders on
record at the close OF business on
April 25.
Evening journal., 1921-04-05
ELWOOD SAACSDI
OF BLOOD POISONING
Special TO The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN. April 5.-Elwood
Isaacs. aged 81. son OF Emory Isaacs.
OF near Coverdale Cross Roads died
Sunday afternoon. A few days ago
he severed the end OF a finger, but
after having il dressed it seemed to
cause him but little trouble. Last
Thursday he was seized with violent
pains and within a short time te-
tanus developed which caused his
death Sunday.
Evening journal., 1921-04-05
IrTTIITIns nile REroRrs

The annual receipt and tax state
ments in accordance with the fran
chises OF the Wilmington and Phila-
delphia Traction Company and the
Wilmington and Southern Railway
Company were filed with the direc-
tors Of the Street and Sewer De-
partment this morning The report
showed the former company had re-
ceived for its lighting franchise. ST.
116,96o.76 and had paid s27.969.3S
taxes. which was more than two per
cent. OF the receipts The latter COM
psny had receipted S432.70 and had
paid SS05 taxes. As the franchises
require the payment TO the city Of 9
per cent. of the gross receipts Of the
companies, less the taxes, no reve-
nue. will be derived from the latter
source by the city for last year. "a
the taxes exceeded the two per cent
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TO CLosr OUT BANKRUPT.

At a meeting of the creditors OF
Peter c. DUPONT, cigar maker. 413
Shipley street, who was recently
adjudged a bankrupt. James Sauls-
bury was named trustee to take
charge Of the assets and to convert
the same into cash for the benefit
Of the creditors. The liabilities
amount to S5,O47.59. The assets are
$1,530.49.
The largest account Is that OF Hip
pie Brothers, Philadelphia, tobacco
dealers whose claim amounts to ST.
2S5.
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TO SEND 1e RoXERs

NEW YORk-The Metropolitan
A. a. u. will send 16 boxes to the
national A. A. L. will send 16 boxers
to the national A. A. L. champion
ship tournament to be held in Bos-
ton, April III and Il.
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TRANSPORTATION.
To Philadelphia
and Chester
Schedule in Effect October Is.

Leave WILMINGTON, Fourth st Wh.r,
and philadelphia, Pier ., north, abovs
Arch street, week days, except Sam
days. at 500 A. NJ. u o'clock noon ana
on saturdays, Sundays and holid.x.
7sO. 1880 A. n. 1.30. AIS and 200 P' E
WILMINGTON ON-PENNSGROvE RolrrE
Schedule in Effect Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1921
Daily. leave Wilmington 615. 74S. Ia "a
NJ, II o'clock noon, 200, x3.45, x54S
400, 1000 and 1900 +. NJ.
Leave Pennsgrove 5.35, 700, 900. IL. m
A NJ, 100. 800. 1880, 200. 300 and Ii-0o
400, 800 and coo P. NJ On ssturdsyu
aud SundayA
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DIR. EARLE AT HANOVER

The Rev. DR.. c. c. Earle. pastor Of
Bethany Baptist Church, will address
the Westminster Club Of Hanover
Presbyterian Church tonight. The
club will elect officers following its
social session.
Evening journal., 1921-04-05
DISMISSED. THEN REARREsrED

Anthony Giampietro. who was dis
missed in Municipal Court on
charge OF contempt, this morning.
was arrested soon afterward by Ser
geant Devenish on a charge OF as
sault and battery.
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IN MEMORIAM.

In sad and loving memory OF my dear
husband. James Baird. who departed this
llfe just two years ago today, April o.
1919:
Days OF sadness still come DER us,
Bitter tears so often flow:
For memory keeps his form before us,
Although he died two years ago.
We often sit and think OF him,
When we are all alone
For memory is the orly thing
That grief can call its own.
Friends may thing We soon forget him,
And our wounded hearts be healed,
Rut they httle know the sorrow
That lies within our hearts concealed
Wife. Sons and Daughters.s
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NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK. April (United
Press. THE cotton market opened
firm today. May opened at 11.S0,
up IS; July 1880. up SO: October
1880, up 27; December 1909. up "a.
Evening journal., 1921-04-05

Policeman .....-......... Dennis O'Shea
Fond memories Of Chauncey Oh
colt. Robert Emmett and Billy Scan
Ian were revived at the Playhouse,
last night. when Walter Seaman. in
response TO hearty applause. sang as
cncores. several verses OF "A Little
Bit OF Heaven" and That old Irish
Mother of Nine" He also made a
little "curtain speech. in which he
thanked his hearers for their recep-
ton. and declared he most certainly
would return to Wilmington next
season with another new production.
Mr.. Scanlan, who is a protege Of
Victor Herbert, is good both as actor
and singer. He makes love. whirl-
wind fashion like true son OF the
Emerald Isle. in lyric measures and
with eloQuence OF speech and ges-
ture. His voice is clear and rich
in quality, especially in its upper
register.
Besides the two songs mentioned,
which he sang as encores. Mr.. Scan
Ian gave ''Norah." NO Fools in
Paradise" ''Daddy's Duhdeen. -"
There is One Girl" I'D Love TO
Hear an Irish Song" con Sweeth-
hearts Shore" Songs OF Yester-
day. aud "The Harp That Once
Thru Tara's Hail VIII Once Again
be Heard" In almost every in
stance he was Obliged TO add an ad-
diuonal verse or repeat the chorus.
As for the comedy, IL is as typical
~ Irish as Mr.. Scanlan- II tells
a fetching story, with love and hu-
NOR intermingied. At times the
fun is uproarious; but for the most
part IL is quantity droll. with such
sparkling Celtic witticisms as "Sure,
an a hard heads all right II a fell
lows got a soft heart" OF "A kiss is
heaven divided by two"
II would be unfair to tell the plot
which Is of the kind that should be
seen to be appreciated. Sufficient
10 say the closing act carries a ghost
scene Of laughable character. The
supporting company. though short in
numbers. is long on ability.
Last nights audience was large.
Init were several theatre parties. in
cluding one composed of the girls
and boys who formed the group
known as the Italians which wor
the prize for advertising and pub
licity during the production OF
America" last week.
Hearts OF Erin" VIII be repeated
at the Playhouse tonight. tomorrow
afternoon and tomorrow night.
Mr.. Seaman has been heard IL
Wilmington in Somebody's Sweet
heart" and Always You" Thos'
plays. which brought him to the for'
in public favor. gave him better op-
portunity TO reveal his fine voics
with their diversity Of songs
Evening journal., 1921-04-05
FINED FOR BREACH OF PEACE.

Theodore Dominskycwa fined $40
and costs on a charge OF breach OF
the peace by Judge Hastings in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning.
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GARD OF THANKS
SineS and Welch
FLORISTS

2f2 WEST EIGHTH STREET
Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs
a Specially
D. & A, 5672
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IN MFMORIAM.


In loving memory Of my son, Samuel
X. Faull. aged Is years. who died three
years ago today, April 8, 1918:
Often from my heart comes a bitter cry,
on why did my darling Sammy die?
Then comes the answer so solemn and
deep
Your loving Sammy is only asleep
Oh, how I loved my darling boy.
NO hearts on earth can tell:
But Jesus loved him better stin,
And called him home to dwell.
Sadly missed by his Mother.~
CARD OF THANKS.
Mrs. J. c. Woodward and daughters
wish TO thank relatives and friends, Rem
ington Machine Co., jefferson Lodge, No.
:. j; o. o. F.; Friendship Conclave, No.
/, Heptasophs, for their kindress and
sympathy and beautiful floral offerings,
at the death Of a dear husband and
father.'
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UPHOLSTERY.

IGitOllolI4lA1
DARLOR AND LEATHER FURNI-
Il ture our speciality; couches repaired,
material supplied; best work; lowest
prices. n. Y. Upholstery Co.. 725 Madi-
son St. septi0-1yr.
TTPHOLsTERING OF EVERY DE
~ scriDtiOn, made 70 order; re-uphol-
sterlng a speciality. Reliable Upholster-
ing Co, $40 Walnut st Phone 7549-W
novi-1yr
Evening journal., 1921-04-05
BRAIN TESTS.
RV SAM TnVn

10 MINUTES TO ANSWER THIS
Take a buffoon, add a fish. sub
tract English money. add a rail-
way carriage, add a portion OF
the earth's surface. subtract a
circle. add proposals, subtract a
ships load, add a number. add
territory. subtract a South Afri-
can antelope and resulting letters
will be the surname OF an old
time President OF the United
States.
Answer 10 Yesterdays Puzzle.
The rebus represented Alligator
Pear
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SCANLAN Wins
IN irish songs
Playhouse Audience Insists
on Numerous Repeats"
2 EncoreS and Speech
HEARTS OF ERN,"
PRETTY AS COMEDY

TIRE PLAYHOUSE-''Hear Of Erin"
comedy OF love and songs, In three
acts by Charles Bradley and Lorin
Howard. featuring Walter Seaman.
THE CAST
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
IRISH CONFERENCE HALTED;
 TO BE RESUMED ON MONDAY

LONDON, Oct. 15-The Irish con- ference was adjourned yesterday, after a three-hour session, and no further meetings will be held until Monday.
 Both sides are maintaining utmost secrecy regarding the proceedings.
 When the conference adjourned on Thursday, after less than an hours duration, Michael Collins, Sim Fein minister of finance, told inquiring newspapermen that we are not coming back" But Arthur Griffith, head of the delegation, an- nounced that the sessions would be resumed the following day.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
Getting impatient

WASHINGTON, D. C.. oct. 15- In letter addressed to every mem Der of the cabinet, and an inter view with President Harding, Sen ator Elkins urges the speeding up of the replacement of Democratic federal ofice-holders with RepubH- can appointees.
 Senator Elkins told the President that the Republicans of West vir- ginia "are expressing impatience and disappointment as a result of the little progress made in the past eight months in calling to the sup port of the administration men who are loyal to it.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
SUIT AGAINST NEWSPAPER
 IS THROWN OUT BY JUDGE

CHICAGO, Oct. 15-Judge Harry Fisher has sustained the demurrer of the Chicago Tribune, in the ten million dollar libel suit instituted by the City of Chicago.
 In rendering his decision, the jurist declared that the city had no cause for action and denied it the right to file an amended petition.
 The judge said that such a suit is mot in harmony with the spirit and objects of our constitution, which guarantees freedom of the press"
 The city claimed tha: the Tribune printed false statements about the city's financial condition, thereby injuring the credit of the city, and interfering with the sale of bonds.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
WOMEN AFTER PRESIDENT
 ON DISARMAMENT STAND

NEW YORK, Oct. 15-Mrs. Elm ma L. Fried, replying to the letter of President Harding in which he says he favors e'rasonable limi
 says he favors reasonable limitation of armaments", asks the President for a definite statement regarding his views on the question. Her let ter says do you consider reduction of the worlds military burdens by half reasonable or practicable? Why not suggest one-half reduction? When that has been done the women of the world will furnish you with further suggestions as to what is reasonable and practicable"
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
KANSAS UNION SUSPENDED;
 DISTRICT OFFICERS oUsTED

PITTSBURG, Oct. 15-President Lewis, of the United Mine Workers, has suspended the Wansas districe branch of the organization, and suspended all of the district off, cers. <a. .= ~=..:.
 In explanation, Lewis says his action is based on the refusal of President Howatt and other district officers to rescind the strike order of last spring, affecting the Dean and Reliance mines. Lewis contends that the strike is violation of the miners agreement with the oper- ators
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
All Vote To Strike

Sixteen railroad unions have secretly voted to strike, and have authorized their officers to order a walkout, if advisable, according to a statement made today by C. J. Manion, president of the railroad telegraphers. He says that while 12 of the Is organizations will act in of the brotherhoods, a joint meeting has been called for hoods will submit a plan of action.
 One high official is authority for the statement that the date for the strike has been set, but he has de
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
 OPPOSED TO GOLD BONUS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 15 In a letter addressed to Senator Oddie, of Nevada, in reply to a resolution signed by p Western senators supporting the house bill providing for a premium to pro- ducers of newly mined gold, Secre- tary of the Treasury Mellon says he is unalterably opposed to any subsidy of that kind.
 The bill is popularly known as the McFadden gold bonus bill, now pending before Congress, but not yet reported out by the committee to which it was referred early in the present session.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15

HARDING SAYS POSTMASTERS
 MUST NOT BE ON THE FENCE

WASHINGTON D. C., Oct. 15- In an address delivered before several thousand postmasters as sembled here in annual convention, President Harding said, regarding the political activities of postmast- CTS: II am not averse to postmasters being interested in politics. If any one ever comes to me and says he is seeking postmastership and has no party affiliations, he is going to be wiped of the slate right there l would rather have a hard boiled Democrat than a yellow Republican"
 The President expressed conf- dence that America would be able. in the reconstruction period, to i'm bue other nations with the spirit of service and understanding. With out referring directly to the dis armament conference, the President said he was convinced the gospel of understanding" would be respons- ible for whatever lasting good might be accomplished during the years of rehabilitation.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
MOTHER TRANSFERS SON
 BUT LEGALITY DOUBTED

TAMPA, Oct. 15-A warranty deed formally transferring the in fant son of Mrs. Nettie Davis to Mrs. Norma Wilson. was placed on record here yesterday, but officials express the belief that the transac- tion is not legal, since it deprives the boy of his rights of heritage. The papers seek to make the boy a chattel and part of the estate.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
MEXICANs KILL DOCTOR

FL PAsO, Oct. 15-Dr. M. B. Green, of Columbus, New Mexico, was found dead beside his automo- bile, 120 miles south of the border, yesterday. The doctor had four bull lets wounds in his body and cow boys who found the dead man, ex- press the belief that he was killed by Mexicans while repairing his machine.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
MAHONEY TO BE HANGED;
 COURT DENIES NEW TRIAL

SEATTLE, Oct. 15-James Ma honey, convicted on the charge of killing his elderly bride, has been sentenced to be hanged on January sixth. Sentence was imposed yester- day after the court had denied a motion for a new trial Counsel for the condemned man immediately filed notice of appeal.
 When Mahoney was led back to his cell, after sentence had been pronounced, he remarked: Well, I got suspended sentence, all right. |"
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
The Last Straw

Union leaders declare that the action of the railroad executives yes terday in demanding further cuts. destroyed the last hope of compro- mise. J. G. Lee, president of the trainmen's organization, is quoted as saying it will be the greatest strike in history. It is a life or death struggle for our organization and we are not going in with our eyes closed"
 The strike, should one be called, will involve two million men.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 15- The affairs of the Government were halted yesterday while the leaders of the nation, headed by President Harding, attended the funeral serv- ices in honor of the late Senator Knox, whose death occurred this week. The church was crowded with persons of prominence. The simple Episcopal ritual was read.
 The senator's seat in the upper chamber of Congress will remain draped in black for period of 30 days.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
HOUSE CALLS ON WILSON'S

WASHINGTON, D. c, oct 15- Colonel House, who had a falling out with President Wilson during the progress of the. peace negotia- tions and who has not seen the re- tired exeeutice since that time, call ed at the Wilson home this week and left his card. IL has been reported several times that their differences had been forgotten but 1t Is known their former cordial relations have not been re-established.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
TWO MILLION WORKERS READY
 TO RESPOND TO STRIKE ORDER

CHICAGO, Oct. 15--The railroad situation, which is rapidly nearing a crisis, was rendered more acute yesterday morning, when the Rail- way Labor Board reached a decision providing for the restoration of piece work. The decision caused jubilation in the ranks of the rail- road officials, but union leaders are fearful of the effect it will have on the men in the employ of the roads.
 Warren Stone, chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin- eers, has requested a conference with the railway executives now in session here, the request having been made in behalf of the six unions which voted to strike. The executives have notified Stone that his request will be considered at a meeting to be held shortly. It is understood to be the intention of the executives to vote soon on the question of asking the Railway Labor Board for additional passen- ger rates. --- ..
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
LARGE REWARD IS OFFERED
 FOR FRISCO MAIL ROBBERS

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 15-The postofice department has offered d reward of $20,OOO for the appre- hension of bandits downtown post office station last night.
 The bandits got away with a registered mail pouch which is be- lieved to have contained a large sum of money.
The Nenana news., 1921-10-15
KHAN WIZARD COLLAPSES ~.
 WHILE GIVING TESTIMONY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 15- Colonel Simmons, wizard of the Ku klux Klan, who appeared before a Congressional committee in connec- tion with the klan investigation, col lapsed yesterday at the close of a fve-hour ordeal before the committee and was unable to appear today, his doctor having ordered complete rest.
 The wizard was given hearty ap- plause at the conclusion of his statement.