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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
lands WOULD STOP
BETTING IN BLEACHERS

BOSTON, Feb. 24.-(A. P)-The
arm Of the law should be long enough
to permit 1t to reach TO the bleachers
and stands at baseball parks and call
to account all who bet on games, in the
opinion of Judge *. NJ. lands, base
balls supreme arbiter. Judge Lands,
in a letter received yesterday by Rep
resentative H. j. Lacey commenting on
tho latters bill in the legislature to
penalize players or others participate
ing in the throwing of games, said he
thought the offense should be a felony
with a penalty of from two to five
ears Imprisonment.
Mr. Lacey's bill provides years
rrison sentence or a $500 fine or both
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
DANCING PARTY En-
JOYED AT PILOT ROCK
(East Oregonian specian

PILOT ROCK, Feb. 24.-Mrs. Ralph
Harrison and daughter Lola of AS
toria, Ore, are spending a rew davs ut
Mrs. Paul Gillelands home on Mckay
creek. Mrs. Harrison is . sister o.
Mrs. G,ileland.
On Feb. 19 an enjoyable dance was
held at the home of Joe Holmes on
Mckay creek. All report a fine time.
w II. Harris attended the show of
Robin Hood at the Oregon theatre in
Pendleton Saturday night.
Mrs. d. b. Harrison is spending The
week end in the county seat IS a
guest OF her mother Mrs. c. w. Math-
1,.+,,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24

last bottle everyone asked me what
made the wonderful change in me. |
told them about Lydia L. Pinkham' S
Vegetable Compound and recommend
it wherever can. give you permis-
sion to publish this letter to help suffer-
ing women as your remedies are a god
send and made a new woman of me. =
Mrs. +. A. BAKER, 4749 Butler ST.,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Why will women. drag around day
after day, suffering from backaches,
bearing-down pains, nervousness and
"the blues, enduring a miserable ex-
istence when they have such evidence as
the above that Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound is a dependable rem
edy for such troubles. For nearly forty
years this grand old root and herb medt
! cine has been restoring the women OF
America to health and strength.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
BonLI1n is OREGON COACH

EUGENE, ore, Feb. 24.--(A. P)--
George NJ. Boiler, who has been coach
of basketball at the University of Orc
gon this winter, last night was select.
ed blythe athletic council as coach of
baseball at the Institution. Boiler an
nounces that spring training will begin
at once.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24

Mrs. Conard Johnston has returned
t. her home in Walla Walla. Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Harrison attend
ed tlfe dance at Fred Wilson's on Sat
urday night. They were accompa-
MED by Derward Harrison who is
spending a few days at their home.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
FRENCH nUyNEn HURT

NEW YORK, Fob. FLA. %
Josef Guillemot. the French Olympic
runner suffered a fracture Of a bone
OF the right foot during the race
against American stars at Madison
Square Garden last Saturday. it was
announced. Tho Frenchman, who will
be unable to walk without a cane for
at least a month will return to Franco
roon
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
.STRANGLER LEWIS WON
FROM DICK DANSCOUR7

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Feb. 24.--(A.
P.)-Ed Stranger Lewis, heavy
eight wrestling champion, defeated
Dick Dav.scourt Of Texas, last night
ir match in which the use of Lewis
favorite hold, the head lock, was bar
red. Lewis won the first fall in l:4A;-
80 with a hammer lock and double
wrist lock after wearing Daviscourt
down with wrist locks. The champion
won the second fall in II minutes and
80 seconds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
LOUISVILLE MAYOR
KEEPS LID ON TIGHT

LOUISVILLE. KY, Feb. 24.-(A. P)
Mayor @. w Smith yesterday clamp
ed the lid on so tightly in Louisville,
where gambling once openly flourshed
on ground floors in principal business
streets. that the police stopped MEM
bcrs of a widely known secret order
selling chances on an automobile FOR
the benefit OF its widows and orphans
home. Raffles for any charity the
mayor said, was included in his order.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
SPORT BULLETINS
w. S. G. Is AGAIN BEATEN

SEATTLE. Wash, Feb. 24.--(A. P)
~ University Of Washington again
outcassed Washington State college AZ
basketball in the second game Of the
conference series here last night. taxi
ing the contest by score Of 2S to II.
Washington's speed and ability to
shoot baskets held the Cougars help
less throughout the game.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
RILLIARD MATCH is OFF

PHILADELPHIA Feb. ETA. -
r.. Il. benjamin, manager Of Willie
Hoppe, billiard champion announced
last night he had Withdrawn the for
fell Of S25O0 which he recently posted
In Chicago for match with Edouru
Horemans. Belgian expert. and that the
match would not be held as the prih-
cipals could not come to terms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
Kopr WANTS $4,000

CINCINNATI, Feb. 24.-tA. PD--
Larry Kopf, holdout shortstop Of the
Cincinnati Nationals and Manager Pat
Moran failed to agree on terms today
President Hermann said kopf was
demanding n salary of $4,000, an ad-
vance OF Sl.00O.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
BoLsHEvrKrs LOSS HEAVY.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. 24.-U.
P.)--French destroyers cruising along
the eastern coast of the Black Sea
have been engaged with soviet forces
at Gagry. The reports say ythe Boil
sheviki lost heavily from the fire from
the French warships.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
RACING BII.L IN ILLINOIS

SPRINGFIM4D, H., Feb. 24.-LA.
P.)-Horse racing In Illinois under
the supervision and regulation of a
state racing commission would be
legalized in a bill introduced in the
senate The bin would permit use Of
mutuels registering machines.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24

pOuilu L udu bSdAiile
down pains in my
sides, stomach anc
back so badly that !
could hardly stant
up. Twas white and
very thin and nerv-
Gus, had a poor appe.
tite and onlyweighed
liz pounds. ! took
ten bottles without
| missing one dose and
lgave it a fair trial.
when | finished the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
DOLLAR A DAY
IS BACK AGAIN

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24.-(U. P)-The
dollar-a- day days are back again. A
sign in an employment agency win
dow reads Farm hand, dollar day
with board and ROOM
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24

Haudless George II, sutton is out
to set as high run at 1872 balkline
billiards officially as he did unofficial
ly.
sutton set a new unofficial record
of 799 points IN a single Inning. Feb.
II at New York
This tops the recent high exhibit
tion record OF 7o1 points madc by Ed
GUARD Horemans. visiting Belgian and
chief challenger for Willie Hopes
cue throne.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
WHAT made
The CHANGEf
This Woman says Lydia {. E.Pinkham';
Vegetable Compound Made Her
a New Woman

Pittsburgh, Pa. = Before taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-02-24
When
Grandmother
Was a Girl

HOOP skirts were
IA worn by those who
first asked the druggist
for, and insisted on
having the nennine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-31
H\DDU\FIELp
SUIT SANATORIUIM

n NOON 00NI"r rs . TTV0T fI0NI- N0T0
ST. 500 WGSTNhN. 20" ldN"riN '""E'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-31
NEIROSE PARE

fn, ,rt,rpOsr \vE.-Finc suburban de.
,'.n"j iWg !. rms. bcauiful mod. IN,
nror ocIr twain and tr2ilGT Tn%,Ion oWmGTI muHI in
r,t, os. lot -OxIG3. roal harCain.
SHIELDS $500 York I'd ----. ---
,uar uI:LvoSG NNE. Fin" suburban 81 di.
'rrr Iw ing - 'oon's h%aHm[,,u', hIa'm,, oynr y'Ir''
..,., .,r ,s r,Ilfns $4,000 reduction IN
.....,. r., rO>rGf. "cnI bargain.
GIIIr.II.- $500 York r-hn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-31

-I,,,.,X FRONT IL. .NGALOWS

.---' Cr'ENN FRONT BUNGALOWS
., ,,.,sr,ur,rI ocean view. Il. : 10 amt
". rn"ms. from $500 t" $iio", pIasf"r. o.
uIes'rr nonrd every ,"uNnl"Ir'' you %'''r,
rnr ''his snasrn. privilege paying off balance
'' you uENRY H. uTTENS
10 :. Front 81. hhIIadeIphIA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-31

rT<\>YI.N\\IN FARMS

$1,000 FOR 50 ACRES LAND. timber and :.
room bungalow on turnpike road coast Of
Maine. P"mheriUu Estates. Harrison BidE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-31

o.IH.H\ ,.. D. usa m'.M. trolley. hlIn- l,,n
yyN = II-'tIE. }ral Estate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-31

David |. NeVln, OL9 N. ZUth ,
pIULNI,rlNIlIA, pA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-31
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
SEw OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

D\NDY bungalows 3 and = rms. $li3n and
SINT5. at beautiful Rridg"Ni"w; big corner
r,,..' iiiiln cash and easy terms; river road
.,hoyr DoIair. take Trenton car sunday after
noon or write BNRTLETT. y. 2lst st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-31
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER -PHILADELPHIA THURsD
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
HIGHLAND rARK

MODERN pWEIIINGS-5 min. from dNth
81. terminal; living room, Oprn NreplacNa
dining room. Kitchen. 2 bedrooms. tH'd bath
attic, hot water hnat. gas and clcctrici prlC.
tnG5O. financed: small amount cash. George
H. BARNES I@Ol Chestnut st. Walnut i"Sh
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05

all einploye OF the trolley company.
made APPLICATION for the rental of the
Model farm. now tenanted by Francis
Jordan. The farm contains 100 i-3
acres and rents for sso1.32. No action
was taken on the rental. Bills were
ordered paid. A report was received
from the Water q Light Commission
for July, August and September, show
Ing the receipts TO be sl2.b5s.5s and
expenditures si2,ol620. leaving n
balance In bank of s542.s2
The members OF the Home & School
Association will meet on Wednesday
evening. October ~. in the High
School building. In place OF tomorrow
evening as scheduled.
James V. Campbell. chief of the
Good WIN Fire Co, left last evening
to attend the national convention OF
firemen at Wilkes Barre. PA. He will
return on Friday. During his absence
Assistant Chief John McDevitt viii be
In charge of the local company,
The Americanization schools will
open next week at Shawtown. Four.
teen applicants have applied for nd
mission.
Apartments for rent in tho Louise
Apply TO John Rles, the premises
Adv.
For Rent; a five-room bungalow
with one acre Of ground. Apply A
II. Padborp, Ninth and Washington
gtrcets.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
DELAWARE CITY NEWS.

Delaware City. Oct. 5-Mr and Mrs
T.. ID. Wmaa OF Arlington, n. j., are
here to spend October with Rev. and
Mrs. Robert c. Pitzer.
DIR. James T.. Bradshaw of Delmar
is here visiting his uncle, DIR. W. w
Ellis.
Lieutenant Brent of Fort Moultorie,
South Carolina, has been transferred to
Fort du Pont,
Mrs. Catharine Wright of st. Georges
is visiting her son, John Wright, in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Stuckert Of
ST Georges are entertaining Rev. and
Mrs. Runner of Darlington, Md, and
Mr.. aad Mrs. Carrowl Runsey of
Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. n. Cooling and son
of Newbright, n. Y, arc visiting her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burrs
Of St Georges.
Colin Richards is i'll at his home at
Nrangle Hill
MIR and Mrs. Joseph Nelson and son,
Jacob, are spending n week with friends
in Chester, Pa.
Miss Margaret Cook OF Philadelphia
Is here visiting Mrs. Claude Jordan.
Mrs Frank Dunham is confined 70
her home on Washington street, by Ill
ness.
Miss Helen Nj Thompson of Rising
sun. Md. is visiting Rev. and Mrs
J.C. Mccoy of st. Georges.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Laurel. Oct. "a birthday party was
rendered Miss Helen Martin, last even
ing. at the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Fred Martin, on the occasion OF her
thirteenth birthday. Miss Martin was
the recipient of many pretty and useful
presents. The evening was devoted to
music and games, and refreshments were
served.
The following guests were present:
Misses Margaret and Nellie Coulbourn Of
Seaford. Gertrude and Evelyn Adams,
Flossie Melbourne and jeanette Mar
shall. of Bethel, Mary Atarvil, Doris
Marvil. Elizabeth Phillips, Hazel Hitch,
Anna Thompson, Irma Ellis, Leone
Davis. Eleanor Banette, Mary German,
Bessie Wootten, Elizabeth Waller, Kati-
erine Kitchens, Kathleen Marvil, Helen
and Annabei Martin; Messrs, ,ChaS. Coul
born and Raymond Phillips, of Seaford
George Melbourne, of Bethel Joe Hitch
Edw. Marshall Roland sWaller, Thomas
Records, w. o. Bennett, Jr, Ralph Ben
nett. Richard and Donald Marvil, Leon
Chipman. Marvil Elliott, Marshall Pusey
Paul Wootten, and George Thompson,
Jr.; Mrs. Ida Adams, of Seaford, Mrs.
". T. Melbourne, of Bethel, Mrs. Ella
Records, Mrs. G. H. Thompson and
Mrs James +. 'Spicer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05

to 20 to the country to get a return of the
vitality of nature to their bodies Such IS
supplied directly and effectually in Plant
Juice. 1t contains the medicinal and life
giving herbs of forest. field and plain-the
vitalizing juices which the soil gives forth
natures own remedy for man. Every
day morcand more people are beginning
to realize the truth Of this assertion, as
verified by the signed statements Of local
people.
One Of the latest is that OF Mrs. Ida
Mcbride, a popular lady, residing at
Silver Side, Holly Oak, Wilmington
who said:
81 can say from experience thatno mat
terhow sick and hopeless n case may seem5
they should not despair while Plant Juice
is within reach | know what | say be-
cause | was bed-ridden for four years and
in that time had taken all kinds of medi-
cines and treatments | was told that
lhere was little hope for me; had
terrible backaches, and a burning sensa-
ton ia the pit Of my stomach; | could not
take any solid food into my stomach; |
never could get any sleep at night and my
eyes felt as il they were burning out of
NY llttAtls III NNiaCAi iuNbNNs L &ON ~ tif't-
vous that | felt as il | would 'hy to
pieces. | read Of lady who was almost
as bad as | was. who had been entirely
cured by your Plant Juice, and this gave
me hope got bottle to try it, and it
certainly was the turning point in my
life. began to improve right away;
since have taken Plant Juice for several
weeks can honestly say that it has made
new woman of me; from a pale, ema-
ciated woman | have become q robust,
healthy one | sleep fine at night and
am not the least bit nervous now; | am
not constipated and have not a pain or an
ache. feel so grateful for my recovery
to health that | am glad to have the
opportunity to give this public state.
ment in the hope that it viii be the
means of restoring some poor sufferer Ia
health.
Plant Juice IS sold in Wilmington 81
The Miller Drug Store. 404 400 Markei
street For sale in New Castle BY =.
I Challenger q Son; in Newport BY G b.
| White; IA Newark, by ". L. BroWn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
HAD A BIG TIME At
'N|FF' WILSON'S HOME
Fox Hunters and Cunners Help
Him in Observing a Birthday
Anniversary.
speclal. Correspondence Every Evanlng

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Dover, Oct. 5.-Fox hunters and
gunners. members of the clubs of that
character in this locality, together
with number Of invited guests, We're
royalty entertained. yesterday after
noon by the veteran fox hunter and
gunner Of Kent county. Daniel Miffin
Wilson, at his country home near
Dover.
After the party of so or more had
gathered at the Wilson home. it leak
ed out" that it was "Miff's" birthday
anniversary. this adding considerably
to the occasion.
The city sports We'd with the coun-
try sports in quoit-throwing, the
country boys carrying off the honors.
The game was broken into, however.
by the serving of a bountiful repast
of chicken salad, coffee, cheese. crack
ers, pickles, ice cream and cake and
cigars.
After the refreshments and a So
cial time was had. the hounds" of
many varieties, bloodcd and other
wise. We're let loose for a fox chase,
led by Bud" Artis. Charley Moore, G.
+. Dawson and other famous hunters.
Mr.. Fox was located several miles
from the Wilson farm and a delight
ful afternoon was spent in The sport
Those present at the party included
Governor Denney, Secretary of State
A. r. Benson, James A. Hirons, b. II
Moore. A. G. Massey, Harry Craw-
ford. G. ID. Paradee. John NJ. Roe, II
\. Culbreth, A. ID Cobb, ]. c. Wicles
James Bice, James Bice. Jr., ID. M
Ridgely. Chancellor Josiah o. Wolcott
G.. Il. Dawson, Frank Hall Davis. j
lE. Beck, Charles Moore. Charles
I Jackson, Nelson Slaughter. Noble anC
Ed Jerman. Alonzo Jones, J. Hal
Anderson, r. Marvel Hooden, Wilberi
/ and Clarence Raughley, w. 7. Ma.
lloney, Irving Bice, George w. Collins
John c. Hopkins. Herman c. Taylor
Smith johnson, DIR. Joseph Mcdaniel
J. Burton Wharton. Harry |. Beers
/ Ralph Wilson, Dick Wilson.
i Mrs. NJ. Hayes Wilson. Mrs. Raipl
Wilson, Mrs. Richard Wilson and Mrs
J Burton Wharton served the lunch
/ con-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
CAsHED CHECK; KEPT MONEY.

Dover, Oct. ;. Arthur Iittleiohn,
colorcd. claiming Florida rs his home,
but for the past six months making
Dover his place Of abode, was arrested
hv Chief Of Police Lane and Constable
Nansant. yesterday, on charge OF en-
embezzlement as bailee, being subject
Of larceny. Roland Callahan, also
colored, OF this town, was the COM
plainant against Littleiohn.
About two weeks ago, Callahan, gave
Iittleiohn a check for $50, with which
Littleiohn was to go TO Townsend and
make payment on an automobile Gala
han had bargained for. After waiting
two DAYS, and no appearance OF little
John, Callahan. became suspicious and
found that Littlejohn had secured the
money on the check aud disappeared. He
was located here on Monday during the
circus and Magistrate Wood held him
in $500 bail for court
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05

lie school the pupils are attending school
only halliday each,
Frank Rapp is occupying his new
residence at the corner of Broad and
Brown streets.
Emerson III. Wiley and family of
Wissahickon, Pa, spent the weekend
here as guests of Mrs. c. Victor Lewis,
sister of Mrs. Wiley.
Eruest Rash has moved his family here
from Wilmington aud will occupy the
Zott farm in a few weeks.
Mrs. Annie Swain, has returned TO
her home here, after spending month
at Ocean City, n. j., and Philadelphia,
Mrs Ambrose Cannon, is spending
somc time with relatives III Middletown.
Harry w. Niven has closed his home
on Main street, and is spending some
time in Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
EVIDENCE TENDS TO
INDICATE MURDER
Does Not Sustain Fishers s
Claim of Self-Defence in Fa-
tally Stabbing Purnell.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Dover, oct. 5.--Coroner Needles yes
terday empanneled a jury TO inyesti-
gate the cause of death OF Douglas
purnell at Wyoming, Sunday evening,
after a supposed game of crap and a
drinking bout, the result being ver-
diet that purnell came to his death
from stab wound by a penknife in
the hands Of Roy Fisher, eolored.
Coroner Needles was assisted by
state Detective ID. ID. Wharton in the
investigation.
Fisher was present az the inquest.
as required by law, but refused TO
make any statement.
The statement OF Purnell, made TO
the deputy attorney general and
others at the jail, on Monday. I'm which
he endeavored TO throw all the blame
on Purnell, the dead man, by stating
that Purnen rushed at him and in
defense he stuck out his penknife,
using the small blade. when Purnell
fell into it, infiicting the wound which
severed part Of the windpipe and the
artery close beside. finally resulting
in his death, does not altogether tally
with the autopsy made by Drs. Nc
Collum and Harbordt, yesterday.
The statement OF the physicians is
TO the effect that the wound was evi-
dentally made by the large blade OF
the knife, as the small blade could
hardly be opened, while the large
blade was easily opened and was
covered with blood Tho physicians
also found what appeared TO be a
bruise at the pelvis or lower part of
the abdomen, indicating that purnell.
who was much larger snan Fisher.
had been Knocked or pushed down and
apparently kicked i'm the abdomen, or
held down with the knee and the stab
then made in the neck.
! After the inquest, Fisher. securely
lhandcuffed with Alexander George and
Lee Pickering. were brought TO Dover
Jail. Fisher is held for the murder of
| Purnell and George and Pickering MS
a material witness.
4 AS the case Of Purnell will necessi-
tate a Court OF oyer and Terminer, an
additional panel of jurors will have tc
be drawn. Deputy Attorney General
Wiley is preparing the precipe con-
vening the Court OF Oyer and Ter.
miner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05
NEWS OF THE DAY
FROM THE STATE
Dover Negro Held for Holding
Money Instead OF Carrying
Out His Bargain.
SERVICES IN OLD CHURCH

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Georgetown. Oct 5-Residents from
different sectionSo of Delaware and from
Mieomico and Worcester counties IN
Marvlaud. attended the annual services
at Old Blackwatcr PRESBYTERIAN Church,
IN nagshoro district, Sunday afternoon.
Several hundred visitors were present.
Rev. L. X. Nanderkam, pastor OF the
PRESBYTERIAN churches AZ Frapkiord and
Ocean View, was in charge of the services.
Tie had for his subject, Hold Fast TO
the old Landmarks" IL was decided at
the meeting to hold services IN the old
church once each month ia the future
old Blackwatcr Church is possibly
900 wears old. and il is believed 10 be one
of the first Presbyterian churches estah-
lishcd in this country.
Rev. Mr.. Tenant, one Of the early
pastor.sis believed to have been one Of
the FIRST 10 become interested IN the
founding of Princeton University.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-05

their communicates. The lotter from
Mr.. Warner reads as follows
president Harding. by proclamation
has set aside. Monday. October 10, az
Fire Prevention Day. May we, the
Conservation and Fire Prevention
Committee Of Wilmington. ask you IN
the interest OF the welfare OF the
citizens OF Wilmington 10 call the at
tontion of your congregation, by read
ing this letter or the Presidents proc
lamation or otherwise, 10 the fact that
Monday, october 10th, Is Fire Pre-
vention Day
THE annual loss OF this nation IN
lives and property has now reached
stupendous figure. During the Last
year no less than $4,000 persons met
death In fires that for the most part
could have been prevented. Property
loss TO the extent Of $500 900 900 was
inflicted In these same fires.
This year is the flftieth annivers-
airy Of the Chicago FIRE, which was
caused by carelessness, and officials
and organizations throughout the
country. are trying 10 make special
effort TO direct the attention Of our
citizens to the means Of abating this
great annual loss.
ut can be avoided by carefuiness
and by cooperation on the part Of
all. We wish to ask tho citizens oi
Wilmington on the occasion Of thl,
anniversary 70 make a special effort
TO inspect thcb. houses, factories anf
other premises and to do away viii
all fire hazards that may exist therein
If such an examination is made ans
such risks as may exist are eliminated
we feel sure that our community viii
greatly benefit by II during tho com
ing year. II is only by the effort o
each one Of us (Which is a Christian
duty) that the safety Of us all car
be obtained In this regard"