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The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08
Commodity News.
CHOCOLATE.

CHOCOLATE.
Dorchester, Mass, Feb S.-Wal-
ter Baker and Company, chocolate
manufacturers, are running full
blast. The management expects to
! maintain apacity operations
throughout the year The company
laid in big supply of sugar when
! the price was low.
LUMBER.
San Francisco, Feb. S,-Although
the demand for lumber for local
consumption has increased, the for
| eign demand has not followed suit.
| The inquiries from Japan fell of
Immediately on the conclusion Of
an agreement of Far East issues a,
the armament conference.
GLASS.
| GFeensburg, Pa, Feb. S.-The
Greensburg Glass company, after
an fdleness of several months. has
started to fire its furnaces and ex-
| poets good run this summer The
Kelly & Jones company, for the
first time in several months, is op-
Grating its plant five days a week
FURS.
! New York, Feb. s. Slight ad-
vances have been registered in the
price or fur pelts now being sold
at the fur auction sales here. The
demand so far has been largely for
summer furs such as fisher and
marten.
Montreal, FEB. S.-Grain men are
making vigorous efforts to secure
the increase of port facilities here
in order to handle the grain ship
ments of the coming season. Lack
or herthing space caused much con-
gestion last year.
i LIVESTOCK.
Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. S.-The
movement of cattle, hogs and sheep
| to market in the southwest contin-
ues heavy. The sale of cattle at
! present prices, however, still is un-
profitable to the Texas grower.
COAL.
Glace Bay. n S., Feb. S.-The
collieries of the British Empire
Steel corporation will resume in
full next week as will the forges,
foundries and shops.
AUTOMOBILES,
Cleveland. Ohio, Feb. S.-Manu-
facturers of automobile parts are
actively engaged in this section.
The Fisher Body company is turn
ing out 100 bodies a day and ex-
poets to double the schedule short
ly- There are 2.400 men at work,
bonuses are being paid and some
are working overtime.
MACHINERY,
Boston, Mass, Feb. S.-Makers Of
tapes and dies are receiving more
orders from abroad than at any
time in year. More taps and dies
were sold than were made last year
according to manufacturers fig
ures.
MEMS CLOTHING.
Minneapolis. Mimi, Feb. S.-Re-
tail dealers in mems clothing in
this section are resorting to heavy
advertising to stimulate sales
which are slow at present
IRON AND STEEL.
Youngstown, Ohio, Feb. s.-Steal
plant operations of the Trumbeil
Steel company are on increased
schedules this week. In the Ma
honing valley, the number of active
sheet mills has been increased from
80 to As out of a total of I13. while
81 open hearth furnaces are oper-
ating in comparison with so last
last week
New York. Feb. S.-The Union
Pacific railroad has placed orders
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08
Business Topics.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. S..
Northwestern railroads are perfect
ing plans for an intensive colonial
ton campaign in this territory dur
ing the present year. Special home
seekers rates, comprising the regC-
lar one-way fare and 81 for the re-
turn trip, will be put into effect in
northwestern territory ON March 1.
Topeka, Kans., Feb. S.-Work Is
expected to be begun shortly on the
new branch line of the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe railroad in
southwest Kansas. The work will
cost $1,400,000 and forms a part
of the $43,150,000 building and i'm
provemeht program which the road
expects to put through in 1929.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08

the United States has a consul
general at Ottawa to deal directly
with the Canadian government.
For many months Australia has
had a commissioner in New York
handling questions of finance and
other matters directly affecting
Australia. Whenever the British
ambassador here has had a matter
brought to his attention of interest
to Australia he has called the Aus
tralian commissioner into consul
tation.
Too Costly for Canada.
AS a matter of fact the govern
ment would prefer to have each do
minion handle that part of external
policy which affects a particular
country but is naturally desirous of
having only one mouthpiece on for
eign policy as a whole. In the
treaty between the Irish Free State
and Great Britain, the latter re-
tains control Of military and ma
val policy. On questions SO broad
as to affect the whole empire, there
will be but one point OF contact
the British ambass2dor-but on a
thousand and one questions which
could arise, for instance, that UP
with the Washington government
every day, there will be not the
slightest objection to direct COM
munication between Canada and the
United States or between the Irish
Free State and the United States.
Canada has many commercial mat
ters which affect her alone and
which have no relationship to other
parts of the British Empire Some
people have thought a minister
ought to be maintained in Washing
ton for that purpose. The govern
ment has upon one occasion told
the Canadian authorities that Can
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08
R. N. A. MANAGERS
IN LONG SESSION

The supreme board OF managers
of the Royal Neighbors of America
today went into one of its longest
sessions of the last year. The board
convenes at the national headquar-
ters in the Safety building.
Several important propositions
which will come before the board
this week, will necessitate the body
to be in session until at least next
Wednesday, Mrs. Alice Gilliland,
supreme recorder, said this morn
ing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08

as 2a cents q pound for the new
clip. There has been steady in
crease in prices, sales being record
ed at 30 cents as against % cents
six weeks age.
Lawrence, Mass, Feb. S.-The
American Woelen company has is
sued a statement reiIerating to its
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08
DEFICIENCY Bill.

Washington, Feb. s.-chairman
Madden Of the house appropriations
committee announced that pFepsra
toin of a deficiency appropriation
bin will be begun shortly.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08

for equipment with eastern supply
houses and shops for $12. 2.000, 600
worth of equipment in the last few
days.
WOOL.
San Francisco, Feb s.-Weel
buyers are on the ranges in the Pa
cific coast section offering as high
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08
David
Lawrence
Says:

England VIII Favor Sending
an Irish Free State Minis
ter 10 the United States and
Won't Object 10 American
Minister Mt Dublin; Other
British Dominions Also May
Have Direct Diplomatic
Representation Mt WASH
fngton.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union., 1922-02-08

employees that their wages will NOT
be reduced this season.
MEATS.
Grand Forks, y. D., Feb. S.-The
Northern Packing company has in
creased the number OF men employ
ed and reports it is doing the best
business in its history.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
THREE MORE ON
CITIZENS COMMITTEE

President Ward, Of City Council
last night appointed three members
to the citizens committee. at the re-
quest of the chairman. Leon Walker
which will aid in the securing of a
constitutional amendment increasing
the representation of Wilmington in
the Geeral Assembly to five Sem
ators and ten representatives.
When the communication from
Mr.. Walker was read and Council
man McManus, Abrahams and Nc
Nabb were named, by Mr.. Ward,
Councilman McNabb objected TO the
injection OF politics into the COM
mittee." He said he had under
stood there were to be an equal num-
ber of Democrats and Republicans
on the committee and he thought
Council should have another Demo-
crat on the committee. President
Ward called Mr.. Me-Nabb's attention
to the request that he. Mr.. Ward.
name three members, and as there
were only two political parties repre-
sented in Council he could not very
we'll appoint an equal number.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
BUSINESS MEN
SEE THIS KILLING

The Wilmington Provision Com
psny entertained members Of the
Lions. Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs,
the Chamber OF Commerce, several
students of Alex 1. DUPONT School
and twenty-five OF the students Of
the husbandry class OF the Univer-
slty Of Delaware. at its plant at the
foot of Orange street this afternoon.
A feature Of the afternoon was the
showing and judging OF a herd OF
yearling Hereford steers, raised on
the Buck and Doe Farm owned by
Iamotte dupont. at Unionville, Pa
The complete operations Of the
plant and the methods used in
handling the cattle from the time
they arrive at the plant until packet
and otherwise made ready for tn
merchants was explained.
An exceptionally well developed
herd of cattle was shown. TIT
yearling steers weighed 1,2o0 pound
on an average.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
MRS. III. @. WELLER BURIED

The funeral OF Mrs. Helen O, We'll
Ter. who died at her home. 29s
French street. on Monday, took
place this morning with requiem
mass In st. Mary's r. c. Church. In
terment was in Cathedral cemetery.
Mrs. Weller was the wife Of VIII
liam B. Weller and a daughter OF
Bridget and the late James Joyce.
Her death followed two years ILL
ness.
Mrs. Weller is survived by her
husband, William Weller; her
mother. Mrs. Joyce; one brother.
Dennis ]. Joyce, and four sisters.
Mrs. NJ. Schick. Mrs. 2. F. Bourbon,
Mrs. c. A. Harris and Mrs. ]. T..
Hammerer.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
FRIENDSHIP CLUB
TO HOLD COUNTY FAIR

A county fair win be held by the
members OF the Friendship Club,
OF the Y. M. C. A., tomorrow after
noon and evening. Fortune telling.
a rogue's gallery and music will be
features of the affair. The follow
ing houses have done their share to
make the affair a success with lib
eral donations: The ]. d. Sisler Co.,
+. H. Laws, the Huber Baking Co.,
the William ID. Mullen CO., Lang &
Jester. the Wilmington Provision
Co.. Reese Bros, the f. w. Wool
worth Co., the Robert r. Heroy Co,
John Govotas. William B. Megear,
James Brown, Clarence Porte,. the
Glover Dairy Co.. Kresge, the
Thomas ]. Lawson & Co. and Full
ton and Co.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
MRS. BLAIR WITH
DEMOCRATS TONIGHT

Mrs Emily Newell Blair, OF
Washington, d. O., will address a
Democratic rally in the community
room of the Wilmington High
School this evening. The meeting
wlll be presided over by Miss Ellen
Samworth.
The speaker Of the evening who
is a member Of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, will arrive here
shortly before 8 O'Clock. She will
be met at the railroad station by a
reception committee and escorted to
the Hotel DUPONT where a recep-
tion will be given her.
The committee consists of Miss
Ellen P. Samworth. Mrs. Edward
Donahue, Miss Mary Moran. Miss
Marguerite Dugan. Mrs. Bertha Nc
Reeves and Miss Margery Green.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
TOWNSEND'S CLOCK
GOES ON STRIKE

Lewis Townsend, elevator opera
tor in the county end OF the Public
Building. has a clock that he de-
clares has gone on strike" Yester-
day morning, while eating his break
fast. Mr.. Townsend was greatly sur
prlsed to hear recently bought
clock strike eighty-eight times. Not
desiring such music with his meals,
he sent for a repairman to look the
striker" over This morning he
said It was somewhat better. as It
struck only thirty-ssven times.
Townsend Is IN hopes that he will
get the clock repaired as he says It
passes time away too rapidly for
him.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
NO SMALLP0XN
CITY, OFFICIAL SAYS

Everything possible Is being
done to prevent any case OF smallpox
spreading in this city" DR.. r. S. Nc
Birney. Secretary OF the Board Of
Health. said this morning.
$50 far we have none. II Is up to
the physicians Of the city to report
promptly any case OF the disease
they may find and we will promptly
care for any outbreak that may oc-
cur as the result OF the visit OF the
smallpox patient to this city last
Saturday night.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
dope" CASE HELD
UP FOR PRESENT

After hearing testimony in the
case of Rufus Hemingway, Negro.
Sol Lafayette street, charged with
having a narcotic drug and hypo-
dermic needle in his possession.
Deputy Judge Lynn, in Municipal
Court this morning, referred the
case to Detective MCDANIEL for in
vestigation and continued it until
tomorrow.
Hemmingway was also charged
with selling a narcotic drug to Lii
lian Randolph. Negress, but this
charge was dropped by Acting Pros
ecuting Attorney J. Paul Green when
Lillian denied that she had ever
purchased dope" OF the defendant.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
DISABLED SOLDIER
ACCUSED OF SPEEDING

Decision was reserved by Peputy
Judge Lynn, in Municipal Court this
morning. in the case of Carl p.
Walz, a disabled soldier receiving
vocational training at Goldey Col
lege, who is charged with exceeding
the speed limit and assault and bat
terry in connection with the running
down of Lillian Bucher,. at Fourth
and Market streets. last Saturday
afternoon.
Walz maintained that he was not
violating the speed law and that
the woman stepped into the side of
his machine.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
JAIL SENTENCES
FOR rum SALES
Rowe Draws Nine Months
Belmont Gets Off With
Three
BROKE BOTTLES
AFTER ARRESTS

Harlan H. Rowe. charged with
selling liquor, throwing glass in the
street and contempt OF court, and
John Belmont, charged with two Of
fenses Of selling liquor and contempt
Of court, changed their pleas OF not
guilty TO guilty through their attor-
ney, Ayres J. Stockley. IN Municipal
! Court this morning.
Deputy Judge Lynn sentenced
Rowe TO nine months imprisonment
and fined him S500 and costs on the
charge Of selling liquor and $50 on
the contempt of court charge. He
sentenced Belmont TO three months
imprisonment and fined him $500
and costs on the charge OF selling
liquor, and $50 and costs on the con-
tempt OF court charge.
Acting Prosecuting Attorney J.
Paul Green nolle pressed the charge
against Rowe OF throwing glass in
the street and nolle pressed the Soc
ond charge against Belmont OF SELL
ing liquor
Tho men were arrested about three
weeks ago IN a raid on the Beeson
Hotel, sixth and shipley streets.
which was conducted by Rowe. They
failed 90 appear for their trial sew
sral days later and capiases were is
sued eor them and their bail bonds
forfeited. Early this week they sur
rendered. The bond forfeiture was
aiken on by the court this morn
nEf.
The men were arrested the second !
fme two weeks after Rowe had been /
ined $500 and costs and sentenced !
o six months imprisonment. Rowe ]
lppealed from this judgment and .
vas on bail awaiting disposition OF
he appeal when he was arrested
he second time
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
DYE STOCKINGS
OR SWEATER IN
"DIAMoND DYES"

Diamond Dyes" add years of wear
TO worn. faded, skirts. waists. coats,
stockings, sweaters, coverings hang
ings. draperies, everything. Every
pie any women can put new, rich,
fadeless color into her worn gar
ments or draperies even II she has
never dyed before. Just buy Dia-
mond Dyes-no other kind-then
your material Will come out right,
because Diamond Dyes are guaran-
teed not TO streak, spot, fade. or run.
Tell your druggist whether the ma
terial you wish to dye is wool or silk,
or whether It IS linen. cotton OF
mixed goods
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
SUBURBANITES ASK
FOR P0ST0FFICE

Residents of Gragmere. Bellefonte
and other suburbs north Of this city
are endeavoring TO have the postal
authorities re-arrange the postal ar
rangements whereby mail will be
delivered at an office there. The
present plan provides for rural de-
livery from the Edge Moor Office.
Residents OF the section conferred
with Postmaster English and Pos
tai Inspector Sentman on Wednes-
day. The request was referred 10 the
authorities at Washington.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
NO NEW FEVER GASES

No new cases OF typhoid fever
being reported from Breck's lane.
the Board of Health feels that the
situation is being cared for properly.
While they do not apprehend any
trouble in this city, the Board Is
keeping in touch with the Water
Department and is watching for any
pollution of the drinking water.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
DOLLAR TIRE co.
OPENS CITY STORE

The Dollar Tire Stores Company
VIII add another link to its fast
growing chain OF tire stores by
opening store in this city at 219
west Eleventh street. tomorrow
morning. This company already
mas number Of stores in New Jer-
sey' Pennsylvania and New York
state. Its plan Of selling tires Is
unique and 1t has proved popular
with the motoring public.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
TO sCRAPE HIS Rrn

Assistant Building Inspector Jo-
T. Maxwell will go to the Delaware
Hospital tonight to undergo a minor
operation. Several years ago. Mr.
Maxwell was struck in the brea ~
while plaing ball. The injury has
resulted in an infected rib, which
VIII be scraped, and pus sac.
which has formed, will be removed
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
$50 FOR JUNIOR BOARD

About $3.50 was received yester-
day at the rummage sale held by
the orthopaedic committee of the
Junior Board OF the Delaware Hos
pital. The sale viii continue today
and tomorrow at Eleventh and
Orange streets. where the sale is be-
ing held.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
CONFIRM URsULINE CLAss.

The Rt. Rev. John J. Monaghan
confirmed a class OF twenty-six. at
the Ursuline Academy yesterday af-
ternoon. The bishop was assisted by
the Rev. John ]. Bolen. chaplain Of
the Ursuline Academy. Following
the confirmation, Bishop Monaghan
preached an appropriate sermon.
Parents and friends OF the members
of the class were present
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
MCCALL ROLLS ON
WAY SEE PARADE

In his eagerness TO get down stairs
in time to see the parade yesterday
afternoon, Howard Mccall, 1905
Pine street, rolled down the stone
steps in the county end of the public
building. and was severely bruised.
The little fellow was picked up and
cared for by Health officer Harry
and later returned TO his home.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
CITY BANK BAIANCp IOu

City Treasurer White reports the
following bank balances at the close
OF business last night:
Current account, $111,S2s.9S; pov-
ing tax, s5,132.64; bond sale. s75,-
347.SO; harbor improvements. SG7.-
4es.75; fuel for poor. s2s2OO; total,
s260.071I7.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
TO TAKE TESTIMONY
In FRAZER CASE

In the divorce suit OF James Fra
ser VS.. Marie B. Fraser. Caleb E.
Burchenal, counsel for the defen-
dant, presented a petition in Super
ior Court today asking for a commits
sion to take testimony and the case
was ordered continued to the Sep
tember term OF court. on account OF
the work OF the commission.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
CITY DUNE AGAIN RIrRNs

The city dump at Vandever ave-
nue. and Heald street was on FIRE
again shortly before o'clock last
night. The blaze was extinguished
by Engine Company No. 8.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26

HERE'S Mothers chance TO IN
l. i fuse a new spirit of good will
in the family group. Here's new
way to make the meals more attract
i've without extra effort for her.
Moreover, If Mother regularly
serves Burdan's Ice-cream, she will
find that the family will gain in their
store of good health and energy
their good spirits" will increase.
Every process in making Burdan's
Is designed by the Burdan Brothers
to produce the finest ice-cream-and
the best food-that can be made and
they personally supervise every oper-
alton in the making of their ice-cream.
Raw materials - the pure fresh
whole milk, the rich cream and deli
cious fruit favors - are selected by
the Burdans themselves, and tested
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
NEW BRIDGE WE'LL LIGHTED.

. Now that all the arc lights and
lamps on the Washington street
bridge, comprising 40 separate lights
are used, the bridge is the brightest
place in Wilmington at night.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
FESTIVAL AT RErnANv

a strawberry festival will be held
IN the basement Of the chapel of
Bethany Baptist Church. Elm and
Jackson streets this evening and to-
morrow evening. This Is the annual
festival given by the Sunday School.
the proceeds being used for Sunday
school work. Miss Rebecca Little is
chairman Of the committee and the
outlook Is that It will surpass any
festival held at Bethany. The fes-
tival will open at o'clock and
close at 1890 p. m.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
down Adams street near

marching down Adams street near
Eleventh, stepped in a hole and
strained the ligaments of one leg,
him for duty He
was returned to the police station in
an automobile.
Due to some engine trouble the
hose truck of Engine Company No.
Z was compelled to drop out of the
parade on Market street, near the
Masonic Temple, until repairs could
be made.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26

the liberal cash prize, but the worth
whileness of the effort itself has at
tracted the attention OF business
men, educators, advertising experts
and specialists in publicity.
AS a result OF announcements
and bulletins in the Wilmington
High School, considerable interest
among the students has been arous-
ed, and Principal Coke believes
that a large number OF slogans will
be submitted by high school pupils.
Similar announcements have been
made at meetings OF the Goldey
College Alumni Association and
Commercial Club. Principals of
other schools are urged to take sim
liar action, so that every possible
suggestion for a suitable slogan may
be brought out.
Any one desiring further infor-
nation concerning the contest should
address the secretary OF the Lions
Club, Box 1OS. Wilmington, Del. All
slogans must be in his hands by
May 81.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
TRAFFIC SQUAD IN
NEW KHAKI SUITS

wilmington's traffic policemen ap-
peared in yesterdays parade in natty
khaki uniforms, with military cap
to match the leggings and new shoes.
Traffic Sergeant Devenish also wears
the same style uniform. The new
garb was much commented on today
and the traffic men were congratu-
lated on their excellent appearance.
Evening journal., 1922-05-26
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for food-value, purity and whole
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In addition to the personal super
vision of the Burdan Brothers, their
process is wholly protected by the
most up to date methods of scientific
control.
And the result Is delicious, pure
ice-cream-a worthy product of the
extreme degree to which the Burdans
personally go to assure your satis-
faction.
A new and delightful sensation
awaits you in your first dish of
Burdan's Ice cream. Housewives
who thought they knew the best
ice cream say that Burdan's is a
complete revelation to them in its
rich, creamy deliciousness.
Burdan Brothers. Established18on
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-20
BY JOHN ARCHER CARTER

BY JOHN ARCHER CARTER
Consolidated Press Correspondent.
Copyright, 1922, by The Argus.)
Charlottesville, Va, April 20
Nancy Langhorne is coming home"
coming back to Mirador, and even
though it is to be just a short visit,
all Albemarle county rejoices. The
word of her arrival in New York
has spread far and wide through
the country and all the old folk
nereabouts who remember the
-tomboy" girl are getting out their
best bib and tucker to call on Lady
Astor when she arrives.
OF course there are political and
suffrage engagements to be taken
care of before Lady Astor is free
to come to the old home surround
ings but it is safe to say that the
corn pone and the fried chicken
which will mark her first meal here
will bring tears of joyous recol-
lection to her eyes.
She SLoves Corn Pone-.
1t has pleased the home folks"
tremendously, that Lady Astor IN
her first interviews announced that
she was an 'unreconstructed south
erner that loves corn pone and
Dixie and still cries over the story
of Bull Run. That was home folks
talk and all Virginia is chuckling