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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
DAVID 4. WARD or
CAMERON, W. VA, IS
NEW SCHOOL HEAD
Continued from page /

AOntluueO from Oa80 /.
Morgan Park Academy near Chicago
Going to the West Virginia field ten
years ago he was for seven years sup
erintendent of schools in Warrington,
holding the same ONCE for two years
for the Lincoln district, which included
Cameron. where he has for the past
year been the city school superinten-
dent
Comes Highly Recommended.
The interest of the local Board. to
none of whom Mr.. Ward was person.
ally known, was aroused by the
strength OF his recommendations as
an educator and an executive. These
came from President Charles II. Judd
Of the University OF Chicago. J. N.
Deari. Rutgers College. New Bruns-
wick. N. j.. j.. F. Marsh. secretary of
the state board. Charleston. w. Va;
George ii. Shaffer. president of the
State Normal School. Stroudsburg.
Pa; NJ. +. Shawkey. ex-state superin-
tendent. Nashvillc. Tenn: l.. l.. Friend.
state supervisor OF high schools.
Charleston, w. Va: and others.
Mr.. Ward is returning TO Cameron
today and will come to this city as
SOOn az Dt,SStDit slfltI ttfatfsiiE Ills
affairs there, and ia advance of the
opening of the fall term OF the schools
here, in September. as he desires to
get in touch with the local situation
as promptly as possible.
The list OF candidates on which the
vote was taken included 13 out of the
is names selected at the meeting OF
the board last Friday. Two OF these
applicants. who named a higher sal
airy than the board was willing to al
lot to the position, were eliminated on
motion OF DIR. Victor d. Washburn.
They were James Downs of Harris
burg, Pa. and r.. l.. Alderman. On the
first ballot Mr.. Ward received a ma
jority of the votes cast, and his elec-
ton was thereupon made unanimous.
The secretary was instructed TO no.
tify the other candidates of the action
of the Board and return their creden-
tials.
While awaiting the result of the al
lotment of funds bys the State Board
of Education. Secretary Jester was
instructed to prepare a tentative bud
get for the year, which will be con-
sidered at the next meeting, on Mon
day night. Action on pending repairs
Will also be taken.
Attention was called by DIR. Banton
to the favorable action of the board
on the establishment of library facil-
ities in No. % school at second and
Jackson streets This will be a branch
of the Public Library. accommodatingl
500 to 400 books. and current maya
zines, and will be open on week day
evenings.
Miss Ann Semple left a beouest for
this purpose al her death. several years
ago, the income from, which has just
become available to maintaine theI
branch. with librarians to be in atten |
dance and assist without calling onI
the Free Library fund. IL will be /
called the Senple Memorial Branch /
Library. Harry Emmons is the ad |
of the estate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
CARUSo'S FUNERAL
FILLS NAPLES WITH
SORRoWlNO CROWDS
Continued from page 1.


services. and the United States, In
which countrX Caruso rose to his
greatest triumphs In the lyric art. had
instructed officials to appear at the
funeral.
Thousands View the Body.
The crowds which on Tuesday filed
before the bier Of the dead singer
We're eclipsed yesterday, when thou
sands gathered at the Hotel vesuvius
to pay their last respects to Caruso.
So large was the throng that 1t was
deemed advisable to remove tho body
from the death chamber to the hall of
the hotel. which was changed for the
occasion into a chapel
Titta Runfo. the Italian baritone. who
has In recent years achieved fame in
FASTENED to tho hotel. He was an
intimate friend Of Caruso and insisted
upon helping to transfer the body to
the temporary chapel.
Disposal Of Caruso Estate.
Mrs. Caruso has made formal ap-
plication to the foreign minister ask
ing that the Italian ambassador at
Washington be instructed to seal the
New York residence of the late singer.
pending a decision regarding the dis
position of his estate.
IL has been reported the court here
has decided to sequestrate all OF
Caruso's property until Mrs. Carusoss
claims I'm behalf of her daughter are
adjudicated.
The district Judge OF this city,
upon request of Mrs. Caruso, has
sealed the apartment occupied by
the. dead tenor in the Hotel vesuvius.
This step was taken to safeguard the
dead singers documents and other
effects.
Gloria Heir Under Italy's Law.
IL is reported here that C'aruso drew
will some years ago bequeathins
his whole estate, according to Italian
legal procedure, To his brother and
two sons. In the meantime he was
married in the United States. anu the
birth of his daughter. Gloria, brought
n new element into the situation. She.
according to Italian law. is now the
only legal heir, except for a fraction
of the estate which the law grants 10
the widow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
Blue Released from Custody.

Frank Blue. colored. held by the
police in connection with an investi-
gathon that was being made by them
into the death of Ruth Marion, colored,
who was found dead from an overdose
of drug last Sunday morning in a
klund street house, has been released
from custody. Nothing was developed,
the police say, that would warrant
their placing charge against the
man. The womanis death. however,
may be investigated further by the
city detectives.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
Waters Declared Insane.

Edgar Waters, coiored. whose home
rs al Claymont. was brought to the
police station yesterday by State De-
tective George Baldwin and this MORN
ing was pronounced insane by two
physicians. who examined HIM he
was ordered committed TO the State
Hospital at Farnhurst and two police
Officers took him to that institution
Just before noon. Waters was acting
In such a strange manner yesterday
thst his reiatives became afraid II
would harm them. They said today
he had -gotten religion" ard ii seemed
TO have affected him in a strange wa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
BROTHER OF CAaUS0
OVERWHELMED All Loss

Naples, Aug. f.-Grief over the
Death of Enrico Csrueo apparently
has dealt a harder blow to his brother,
Giovanni, than to almost any other
member of the family. Giovanni, who
was very close to his brother and
who managed the business affairs of
the sinGer's various estates, has re-
mained with the body of his beloved
brother almost constantly since he
died
At intervals his grief strikes him
So poiTnantly that he breaks out into
fits OF crying and now and then he
kneels close beside the kody. some
times crying out i'm the hope that by
some miracle Caruso's life win be re-
stored
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04

the full strength out OF it.
To prove 20 yourself What I can DO T~s
your doctor 70 take specimen Of your
blood ana make blood count" OF your
red blood corpuscies then try me for one
month and have a new blood count
made and see how your red blood corpuscie.
have increased and how much stronger and
better you feet. how tne color mas come
back 20 your face and how much stronger
and more steady your nerves now are. I
VIII not ln1ure your teeth nor disturb
your stomach You need not lose cent on
me. II do not give you satisfactory re-
suits my manufacturers will. refund your
money. Get only me. Beware Of irnisA-
tors. l come in tablets only. never IN
liquid form-Look for the ieSsers N
on every tablet-and the word NIX
ated on every paczaxe. Sold az all drug
gists.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
STATE HOSPITAL REPORT.

The population Of the State Hospital
at Farnhurst was reported to the board
meeting today. as of August l, as fol-
lows: Males. 265; females. 249.
During July four males and four
females were admitted, and one male
and three females died.
Received from pay patients during
The month, S2,fo5.S2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
In. N. c. EARNINGS SHRINK.
Pat at Nearly ss,O0o,0O0 Less Than
for 1890

BY Assocfated Press 70 Every Evening.
New York, August 4.--The Inter-
national Mercantile Marine Co. and
ifs subsidiaries earned sf2,7s2,17s In
1s2o--a decrease Of t4.se2,7s3 as COM
pared with figures for 1919, said the
annual report made public today.
From the 1920 earnings, y5,s4s.s7
was charged off to depreciation Of
steamships. leaving a net surplus for
the year OF F.455,s01. The conspany'a
total surplus was given as sa0,55s. org
Y. a. 3. Franklin. president OF the
company, attributed the failing of III
earnings 10 shrinkare In freight fray-
nc. lower rates, labor difficulties and
Increased expenses for supplies. re-
pairs and reconditioning of ships.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
At Columbia Summer School.

One of the quaintest and most fascinat
ing classes of study ever inaugurated by
Columbia University, New York was
that which was opened Saturday on the
Art of Table Setting" 1t was a feature
% the Teachers College Domestic
Science course IN the University's sum-
and twenty-five teachers who are attend
ing the University summer school en-
rolled for the course. Wilmington was
represented by Miss Margaret Shute and
New Castle by Miss Virginia Gussman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved and per-
mits issued by the building inspec-
tors office for the following projects
Sixth street, 1893 West; l.. Fusco
owner, E. Wynd, builder; addition,
$50.
Harrison street, 317 South: James
Kisieiewski, owner and builder; al
terations, 500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
e. s. INVITED TO COUNCIL.
Ambassador Harvey Expected to At

Ambassador Harvey Expected 10 Al
tend Paris Session of League Body.
fsy Associated Press to Every Evening
London, August "A formal rnvi-
tation for an American representative
to attend the meeting H the Allied
Supreme Council, which OPENS in Paris
next Monday was communicated to
the American embassy here today
through Colonel de st. Alaire, the
French ambassador in London.
United States amba ssador Harvey
accompanied by small stan, VIII
leave for Paris on Saturday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
sPURGIS STILL AT LARGE.
Arrest Of Abscondlng Banker Momen,
tarily Expected. Ell Paso Told

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Fl Paso. Texas, Aug. Warren c.
Spurgin. missing president of the
Michigan Avenue Trust Company Of
Chicago. is in the vicinity of Chi
huahua City. Mexico. according 10 s.
telegram received by the I'll Paso
police
The telegram added the arrest Of
the banker was noHcntarily expected.
Mexican officials. It was said. were co-
with American officers IN the
search for the missing man
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
PRINCE OF WALES COMING.
British Heir May Return From India
BY Way Of Canada.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London, Aug. 4.-The Prince of
Wales may be in Canada again in
April or May of next yer.
The Daily Mail states that his tour
of India will conclude at karachf,
March IT, 1922. whence the prince and
his party will return home by way of
Japan. and probably through Canada.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
Uruguay Approves Q. 5. Loan.

Montevideo, Uruguay, August A.
The national executive council has ap-
proved the acceptance Of q Ioan OF
s7,500,000 by North American bankers
through the National City Bank OF
New York. This loan to the Uru-
guayan government would mature in
IS years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
HELD ron JIrssY MUADEn.
Haldonfeil Steam Alter Accused Of
sunday NlgACs Trn9eAy 1T Camden.

Fy Ass .sciased Prsss to Every Evening.
Camden, ~. J. August 4.--Gilbcrt
Young. 4 stcamfitter Of IIaddouheId
N. j., n under arrest here m connec-
tion with the death Of Harry Garwood.
2s. a jitney driver. lie was found by
police sleeping in fiarwood's car In
the woods near Haddonhejd.
Garwood was found dead with a
bullet hole through his head in the
woods near Clayton Lake. nine miles
from Camden last Sunday. His shoes
had been removed. He made a prac-
tiee of carrying money In his SHOES,
according to friends.
Garwood was last seen alive July
%, when Young hired him to take him
for ride. according TO prosecutor
Wolverton. OF Camden county.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
ITALIANS 90 TO CANADA.
Restriction Of Immigrants to n. =
shifts Trnfse 10 Dominion.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Montreal, August 4.-Itaiian steam
shin companies are beginning to di-
vert their passenger traffic to Canada
because OF the United States restric-
tive immigration law.
Local shipping circles were advised
today the Navigazione Generate ItaI-
lana, had decided to open a direct line
between the dominion and Italy and
that its first ship had left Naples for
Quebec with number Of Italian i'm
migrants.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
HUGE e. s. DIRIGIBLE
NEARLY READY TO CROSS

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, August 4.-Thes mons
ter British built naval dirigibie ZR-2
viii sail from Howden. England, Aug
ust 25, for its station at Lakehurst.
y. j.. the Navy Department announe-
ed today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
NIndness Apprec ataa.

The officers Of ii1a Jav nile co1r;
md the DIT etive al have re-
celved two large caats from Louis
Rivers. c3.ered. 6 years cid. OF Al
lanta. Ca. in return for Kindness
shown h when sha acted as witness
In a cas- recently.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
OUT OF WORK THEY GAMBIRp
Rsiiroaders Give Idleness a. Exruse
When Gapght In Raid.

Sayre, Pa, August 1.-Two women
and eight men were arrested on
charges of gambling when score of
OF deputy sheriffs under District At
torney. Schrier, raided carnival In
South Waverly last night. They were
held in $500 bail each for a hearing.
The men said they were railroad
workers from Altoona and Reading
who took up the carnival business
when thrown out OF jobs last spring.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
NO BAR TO JACK JOHNSON.
Connecticut AthIe<le Aaso>tatiou Pan,
to Act on Protest

tonneetfcst AfhIetIe Association Fails
10 Act on Protest
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
New Haven, Conn, Aug. 4.-The
Connecticut Athletic Commission took
no action as regards any proposal 70
have Jack Johnson, former heavy
weight champion, box in this state. at
its recent meeting. it vas stated to-
day.
Chairman Moses King had expressed
opposition to Johnson's appearance
here. but the other commissioners did
not define their attitude
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
ELECTRIC WORKERS PAY CUT
Reduction Affects 1900 Employees OF
General Electric Cempany's Plant

BY Associated Pr.ss. TO Every Evening.
Lynn, Aase., Aug A wage re-
ducfion affecting Il, 1000 employees Of
the General Electric CompAny's plant
here was announced today. The curt
will vary in amount with the several
classes of employees. unsiilled workers
wages being reduced most.
The announcement followed con-
ferences between the management and
a committee OF employees at which
means TO assure continued operation
OF various departments were discussed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
say lie Had wron~ rags.

lIcnry Smart. olored. was arrested
~ Front and King streets this morn-
lrg by Pairoman Ellis q. johnson on
the charge II operating a motor
vehicle without having the proper tags
attached thereto
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04

but PHYSICIANS PnoY1I
10 TRY Mr. Former UNITED STATES
efves
STRONG MEN, ATHLETES, wORKERS-tbey
they hatrns
WOMEN WHO ARE WEAK result Of o~.,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
PERSONAL.

Miss Estelie Wolfe of laurel ard
Miss Juliet Stevens of Sudiersville.
Nd. are spending a week with Mr.,
and Mrs. ri. G. Wolfe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
BANDITS GET STANDARD CASH.
Hold Up PostofIlce Messenger and
Steal S6O,0o0.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
St Louis, Aug. 4.-Three bandits to-
day held up and slugged Tommy
Feiaido. a postoffice messenger at
Wood River. ILL.,, near here and es-
capped with three mail pouches, one Of
which was believed to have contain
ed 100000 in currency consigned TO
the Standard OH refinery at Wood
River
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
If You Want More Bodily
and Mental VigOr
Try Ne l Only Require One

OF your time each day. have helped give Thousands a
weak rundown, nervous folks increased strength md
endurance, IN two weeks time, in many instances
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04

services. and the United States, In
which country Caruso rose to his
greatest triumphs In the lyric art. had
Instructed officials to appear at the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-07
 HUNGER STRIKE
 CHANGE JAILS

Cork, Ireland, April 7-Nine sur vivors of the famous hunger strike conducted in the Cork jail by Sim Fein prisoners last Autumn have been removed from the jail to khe deten- tion barracks connected with military headquarters. This step was taken by the uthorities because of the sensational attempt about two weeks ago to rescue some of the men.
 At the time of the attempted jail delivery all the prisoners were in the jail hospital where they had been undergoing treatment since declaring g off their hunger strike. They were immediately taken to their cells and confined as ordinary prisoners. Rela- tives of the men alleged they were nlistrea::ed and were assi gned ordin- ary prison fare which they declared was endangering the lives of the hunger strikers. A woman relative of Michael Burke, one Of the men, charged that he was placed in soli- tary confinement and that the au- thorities had refused to give her per- mission to see him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-07
Philadelphia Dedicates Day
 To America

Philadelphia, April 7-Philad delphia today celebrated All-American Day. It was a day of sincere patriotism consecrated to love of country and to the principle of loyalty to America only. It was devoted frankly and grandly ito American propaganda
 General Pershing, Admiralss Ben son, Sims and Coontz and Governor Sproul were among the notables here to help Philadelphia emphasize the real purpose of America and to re- buff those who advocate a reign of lawlessn ess.
 The municipal government, the American Legion and scores of civic, social, business, charitable and patri- otic organizations joined in the demonstration.
 patriotic mass meeting of ap- proximately 75,0OO school children was held in Independence Square. A half holiday was declared for all city employees, school children of the pub lie and parochial schools and among business concerns generally.
 Rear Admiral William s Benson. ULS-N., retired. chairman of the United States Shipping Board. was the principal speaker at an All American Day luncheon of the Poor Richard Club.
 Mass meetings will be held tonight at two of the city's largest auditor iums. both of which will be address Coontz, Governor Sproul, Mayor Moore and Mrs. Douglas Robinson.
 A military and civic parade with thousands in line and no flag but the Stars and Stripes will be another feature tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-07
Consider Direct
 Primary System

Cleveland, O., April 7-The board of directors regional directors and chairman of standing committees of the national league of women voters will meet here today in closed con- ference and pre-convention business mea ing to map out the work of the second annual convention of the league which opens here Monday. About 1000 delegates and alternates repre- resenting 2,o00,000 members are eX- pected to attend the convention.
 Among recommendations to be made to the convention by the stand ing committees are:
 Continued efforts to pass the Shep- pard-Towner bill for federal aid for maternity and infant care.
 Improvement in election methods.
 Stop profiteerng now going on in the necessities of life.
 Educational qualifications for the vote in all states.
 Uniform laws concerning women.
 Program to spread knowledge of health laws.
 Protection of women in industry.
 It was said that the first subject to be considered today would be the direct primary election system.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-07
MANY DIVORCE
 CASES DECIDED

Both Judge George E. Hinman and Judge John P. Kellogg heard divorce eases in Superior court yesterday. Among the cases heard by and grant ed by Judge Kellogg was that of Jane Ann Neubauer against George Neu- bauer, both Bridgeport, grounds de Neubauer is a dentist.
 Judge Kellogg reserved his decision in the case Of Harriet L. Nash. Nor walk, against Benjamin T. Nash. De- sertion is charged, the former being 75 years of age and the latter 50. l. the case of Maurice E. Dooiitt1e of this city against Olive M. Doo1ittle of New York They were married in New York on May If, 1910, and de sertion was alleged in March, 1916. He has a child in his custody.
 Divorces granted by Judge Hinman included the following: Thomas lief ferson Blake. Bridgeport, from Emma married March ?, 1904, and assertion took place June 24, 1917.
 Mary A. Brown O'Day, Bridgeport, from James r. O'Day, address un- 1911, and desertion took place June IA, 1915. Custody of two children was given the petitioner.
 Nellie c. Marron Fritces. Bridgeport, from George A. Fritces, New York married March 21, 1894, and deser- ton took place Jan. 16. 1904.
 Laura Wallenta Taylor. Stamford, from LeRoy Taylor, parts unknown, married June 5, 1902, and desertion of two minor children was awarded the plaintiff.
 Anna Jordan Havener from Charles Joseph Havener, the former of Stam- ford, the latter not located They were married June 21, 1904. and de- sertion took place July 5, 1908. One child is placed iz1 the custody of Mrs HaVener.
 Rosy DiRienzo Raffa, Shelton, rom Frank Raffa. parts unknown. They were married April B, 1917, and de- sartion was alleged Aug. s, 1917, change of maiden name of D1Rlenzo also allowed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-04-07
Will Investigate
 Train Wreck

Somerset. Ky, April 7.-An inves- tgation of the wreck of the Royal Palm Limited yesterday near New River, Tenn, with the loss of four lives and thirty injured today was being pushed by officials of the southern railroad That the greatest damage was caused by rock lodges near the track ripping open the day coaches was the opinion of survivors here today.
 The train, bound from Jackson vllle, Fla, for Chicago, was on a curve when spreading rails or buck ling track derailed three coaches and thf-ee pullman cars It ran a short distance before coming to a stop, the dead and injured being hurt by fly debris and rocks The derailed cars 1urched againsc a sharp outcropping g of rock which ripped open the com bination day coach and smoker and the day coach behind it and smashed in the front of the Pullman, accord ing to .i. c. Diggs of Olive Springs. Tenn, a passenger who was making his way. from the day coach to the smoker when the crash came.