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The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03
Grammar Schools
To Enter Contest
Children and Teachers of
Maui Will Compete In
Essay Writing With Other
Islands and the Mainland.

Prizes for grammar school children
and prizes for grammar school teach
ers in Hawaii will be awarded in an
essay contest conducted by the High
way and Highway Transport Educa-
ton Committee at Washington. 1t is
in connection with a nationwide gram
mar school essay contest and there
are prizes of $500, a trip to Washing
ton, gold and silver cups, a gold
watch and local prizes of cash and
of gold, silver and bronze medals.
The contest in Hawaii opens with the
renewal of school next week and will
continue to January 81.
On the mainland December 4-10
was National Safety Week and there
the contest was conducted at that
time. Mail brought word to Hawaii
too late and so a postponement I'M
til next month a secured for the
Islands. The teachers and pupils of
Maui have their chance to enter into
competition with those of the main
land.
Prizes offered
First prizes for children in the ma
tional contest l. a gold watch and
q UP " lu6 JOus d BOlu ONlnS
cup and a silver loving cup. Special
state and territory prizes are offered
and for Hawaii they are the same as
for the big states, SIS and a gold
medal, SO and a silver medal and
s. and a bronze medal. Teachers
are in the national contest only and
prizes are respectively $500, $500 and
5000 in cash in addition to a trip to
Washington, expenses paid. The sub
ject OF the essays is How Can l
Make Highways More Safe" and a
summary of the rules follow:
l.. Any pupil of grammar school
grade, II years old or under, may
compete.
2. Each essay shall be about 500
words in length.
3. The lesson need not be on the
topic: How l Can Make the High
ways More Safe" 1t may tell about
traffic rules, how to cross the streets,
why children should not play on the
road, or any other means that will
make the highways more safe.
4. Each essay should be illustrat-
ed by a drawing or photograph clip
ped from a newspaper or magazine,
or made by the contestant.
5. The name, school and home ad-
dress of the pupil should be written
in the upper left-hand
6. Essays must be handed to the
school principal, or person designated
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03

by him, on or before January 81, 1921.
Teachers Contest
The rules governing the teachers
contests, of which the first national
prize is a trip to Washington and
$500 in cash, are as follows:
l. Any teacher of a class in the
grammar school grades in the United
States and territorial possessions
may compete.
2. The prizes will be awarded for
the best lessons teaching children
safety on the highways.
3. The lesson need not be on the
subject of safety alone, but may be
brought in as an integral part of a
history, arithmetic, geography or
other subject lesson.
4. 1t may take the form of a lee
ture, recitation, game, drama, manual
training, or any other form which the
teacher considers best presents the
subject.
5. The contestant should write
name, school and home address in
the upper left-hand corner.
6. Lessons submitted in the con
test should be handed to the school
principal on n before January 81,
1922.
Besides the prizes already men
toned, there are other national and
local prizes for both children and
teachers.
For children, the second national
prize is a gold loving cup and the
third prize a silver loving cup. These
can be appropriately engraved with
the name of the winner and the &C.
casion.
For the best child's essay written
in Hawaii, there are three prizes, in
addition, as follows. First, gold
medal and SIS cash; second, silver
medal and $40; third, bronze medal
and S..
The second national prize in the
teachers contest is 5000 and the third
prize 5000 cash. There are no local
prizes for teachers.
The parents of the child winning
the first prize of a trip to Washing
ton and the gold watch, will receive
assurances of the national commit
tee, regarding proper chaperonage of
the winner, both to and from the ma
tional capital.
Announced to Schools
Announcements as to how the large
number of essays will be graded both
locally and at Washington are being
made to all schools of the territory
by Vaughan MacCaughey, superinten-
dent of public instruction.
Private Schools May Enter
Parochial or other privately sup
ported schools may submit essays and
lessons.
Among the nationwide %organiza-
lions that are actively backing the
national campaign to reduce acct
dents and heartily indorse this con
test are:
American Automobile association
National Automobile Dealers as
sociation.
Motor and Accessory Manufactur-
ers association.
National Safety Council.
National Education association.
Mothers Congress and Parent.
Teacher associations.
General Federation of Women's
clubs.
National Grange.
Playground and Recreation Asso-
citation of America.
Any questions should be addressed
to Superintendent MacCaughey, Ho-
nolulu.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03

Maui's first Tennis Day was cele-
brated at Paia courts yesterday and
drew players and spectator from all
parts OF the Valley Isle, was a fine
success and is to become an annual
sporting event IN New Year S day of
each day. q.
From 8 o'clock until $50 the courts
We're a scene of activity, three teams
each from the tour districts Of the Is
land competing. Victory in the days
play went to the Settlement Club of
Wailuku with 81 games; Paia, second
54; Lahaina third, ~ and Puunene
fourth, 4S.
Cups in the various all Maui tourna
ments were presented.
In the All-Maui championship mix
ed doubles, Mrs. Paris and Eddie Tam
defeated Miss Todd Phelps, rs, 4-6,
ga and 81, winning their place in the
finals. Engle-FitzSerald will meet
DeinertHassell in The semi.finals with
in the next two or TIN 81 days and the
finals are expects TO be played off
next Sunday.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03
The S~portfolio

What is the difference in weight be-
tween the lightweight and junior
lightweight boxing weight limits ?
CIV. r. NJ
Has any major league player ever
been at bat three times in one in
ming? IF. FL
In basketball, the ball becomes jam
med in the supports of the basket.
What should be done? IT. R. P.)
What is the woman's record for the
standing broad jump? (E. d. g.
In football, a drop-kick strikes the
head of one of the opposing team
before hitting the ground and then
bounds ove the goal posts. Is this
a field goal? Up. ]. r.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03
OREGON DEFEATS NAVY
ASSOCIATED d

HONOLULU, Jan. 3-Oregon over
whelmed the Navy team, Island
champions, in yesterdays football
game by a score of 35 to 0. In all
points of the game the Gobs were out
classed and the closest they were
able to approach the visitors goal
was the 80 yard line on two occas-
ions. On both they were held for
downs.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03
SPO
CENTER DEFEATED

NN0NVV NToH
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 3-Texas
Aggies proved a surprise to the
strong Center team in yesterdays
game and won by a score of 22-14.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03
nistle will blow at 1880 p.

starters whistle VIII blow al I;3U p.
m.
The next games in the West Maui
Leagues will be played in the Lahai-
ma armory Friday night, Kan. III VS..
Lahainaluna and the l.. A. A. VS..
Town Team.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03
Basketball
EAST MAUI LEAGUE

Maui High school and the Alerts
are now tied for first place in the
East Maui basketball league the
Highs having defeated the Puunene
quintet on Friday night by the score
34-6. The High School boys played
rings around their opponents, scoring
practically at will. The outstanding
feature of the game vas the wonder
full team work shown in the High
Schools playing, and the exceptional
ability of Jimmie Do Rego who time
and again threw baskets from a dis
lance easily one third the length OF
the floor.
On the same evening the Wacs de-
feated the Kahului squad 1921. AT
the start it appeared that Kahului
would lose at overwhelming odds, but
by good playing in the latter stages
lead taken by the Wacs in the earlier
moments but were again scored upon
near the end which lost them the
game. C. A. Puck OF the Settlement
House who was umpire at The contest
reports a great deal of unnecessary
roughness in that game mostly notice
able in the Kahului team although he
a y that the Wacs were penalized al
most as often. The league officials
express the hope that better sport
manship will be displayed in future
meets, without which essential it
would be quite impossible to continue
the success this sport has me with
in the past.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03

My next article will be on "The
Backhand Stroke is the Weakness of
Most Players"
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03
ANSW ERS TO FRIDAYS
QUERIES

When a champion (other than a
heavyweight fights at catch
weights, no title is at stake.
Jim Tying, of Harvard, is supposed to
have been the first catcher to use
a mask, launching the innovation
in 1876.
Vardon won his first open golf cham
pionship in 1896.
Dan O'Leary is se~venty-nine years old
The recognized record for a 100-yard
sack-race-fifteen seconds-is held
by Irving Picard.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03

Tonight the L. ID. s., a new team in
the race entered by the Morman
Elders will make their first appear
ance VS.. the Alerts.
The second game will be the
Sports" VS.. Maui High school. The
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1922-01-03
CALIFORNIA HELD scoRELEss
ASSOCIATED e

PASADENA, Jan. 3-Washington-
Jefferson held the strong University
of California team TO a scoreless tie
here yesterday in the annual East
and West match. 1t was a fast, clean
game in spite of a heavy, muddy field.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-01
SUPT. WARDROP IN
CHARGE IN THIS CITY
New Pennsy Railroad Official
at Holm of Maryland d.
vision Affairs.

W. NJ. Wardrop. who has been ap-
pointed general superintendent of the
southern Division OF the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. with headquarters in
this city. arrived this morning and
took up his new duties in his offices
in the Pennsylvania Building at the
foot OF French street. He will he there
every day directing the work along
this section Of the system.
Mr.. Wardrop WAS busy all morning
familiariZinG himself with his new
y, sition and getting in close personal
touch with the developments IN con-
nection with the strike Of the shop men
so far as they affected the division
under his charge: Mr.. Wardrop wa.
so busily engaged in this work that
he could not find time TO receive any
but railroad officials. He had no per-
sonal statement 10 make relative "a
his arrival here and the assumption
Of his new office. neither did he have
anything TO say. personally, relative
70 the strike situation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-01
SIDNEY SC0TT'SCAR
STOLEN JUNE a
ABANDONED IN PH|LA.
Found Riddled Win Bullets
After it Had Been Used
by Bandits.
FIGURED IN H0LDUP THERE
FIGURED IN HOLDUP THERE

A Cadillac sedan. the property OF
Sidney Scott OF Reybold. which WAS
stolen from In front OF the Hotel du
Pont on Juno IA. was recovered In
Philadelphia yesterday. after It had
been aba ndoped by motor bandits.
The car was badly damaged. A bull
let hole was found In the left-hand
front door and the glass on that side
was shattered. as was the glass In
the rear, where the bandits had
sma shed 1t in ordering the car TO stop
for n wounded member OF their party.
On the cushions of the car inside
were found bloodstains. A shotgun
and n straw hat were also found I'M side
the car. The hat may give the police
n valuable clue. as Il bears the stamp
Of a hat store in Germantown avenue,
Philadelphia.
The car bore Washington. d. c..
license plate. Police learned that II
had been taken out short time ago
hy some one giving the name Of Koff.
who gave his address as the Willard
Hotel In Washington. Advice from
hotel. however. 4, that they have not
had anybody by that name on their
register for some time and know OF
no one by that name. Police can md
no trace OF "Kofr"
The car was later identified as be
longing 10 Mr.. Scott. Identification
was made by Martin Toal, an insur-
nnce adjuster. with whose company
Scott had insured his car. Toal is
said to have given the police. the
thtae v~hn 10
we'll known 10 police as the man who
stole the car in Wilmington.
Police believe that at least four Of
the bandits. including the one that was
wounded. left the car somewhere be-
tween the wene Of the attempted hold
up and where the car WAS found. A
flyer has been sent ont giving the
description of the bandits.
The bandits had used the car to &c
to Fourth and Somerset streets. Phil
adelphia at about $50 yesterday
morning, when policeman frustrated
their attempt 70 steal $4,000 from two
bank messengers. A pistol battle fol
lowed. IN which SIX persons were shot
and the car was riddled with bullets
The outlaws managed to get away
however. and An hour atcr the battle
occurred the car was found .aband-
oned at Twelfth and Sedgeley street,
I by Detective Richardson and Patrol
man Kiker, who were on tho watch
for stolen cas-.
Although Mr.. Scott 1, in Atlantic
Cay and he could not he reached thi'
morning. the Identification of the ca
ny the insurance people and police Il
believed TO be conclusive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-01
N. Y. BUSINESS WOMEN
PLAN BIG EXPOSITION
To Show They Are Not a LA
biIity, But an Asset in
Worlds Work.
By Associated pre.s to Every evening.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York, July THE New York
League OF Business and Professional
Women has decided to hold an Exposi-
ton of Women's Activities here next
September to prove that women have
won an enviabie position in the busi-
ness. professional and industrial
world.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sears. president OF
the league. which already has opened
offices TO pretare for the exhibit. In
a'"Huncing plans for the exposition.
said! > g.. q sfss Hi1llR
We are no longer an experiment In
the business world. We are here 70
stay and it is up 10 US 10 show that
we are to be an asset and not a
liability IN the business world.
Our exposition plan is a courageous
one, It is true: but it takes business
women 10 show courage. We will pre-
sent not only the varied vocational
portunities now open TO women-over
so such vocations-an6 we will point
oct Just how every young woman
should be trained for her job as a
wife and mother-the biggest and
for her business career. We find that
a well-trained business girl makes a
most successful wife and mother.
When we began the exposition we
had the thought that we would pre-
sent an adequate display OF the man
ner in which women were successful
| ly entering every field OF commerce
and profession; but we were forced 10
widen our plan of campaign from the
start. We found that our women were
| identified with almost every branch
OF business and industry and so opened
the exposition TO any firm that has
women associated in its production
distribution or sales departments. We
have, for instance. women manufac-
turers OF paint, varnish ana floor
composition and presidents of confec
I'tionery, machinery and radio firms
We have landscape gardeners prchas
ing agents. credit managers, CUTLERY
workers and dozens OF other lines tina
were unheard of for women a few
years ago.
We do not propose to display an,
spirit of competition in our eXposi
tion--our exhibitors. rather. display
tendency 10 unite in groups TO shoy
just what women are doing In sucl
varied lines as manufactures. bank
ing. investment. building. advertising
insurance. etc"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-01
80 MILLION MERGER
OF AUTO CONCERNS
ANNOUNCED TODAY
Manufacturers Of Cars, Trucks,
Parts. Viii Have Plants in
9eve1 States.
OTHERS EXPECTED TO JOIN
By Associated Press 20 Every Evening.

By Associated Prssy 20 Every Evening.
Dayton. Jzly IAN $50. 900. COCOON
soiidatton of manufacturers Of auto
mobiles, trucks and auto parts, with
factories In seven StateA. has been
completed here under the pame Of the
Associated Motor Industries. VIII l..
Dinner. OF Dayton. Ia chairman of the
board. The merger includes seven
automobile and truck factories. in ad-
dition to motor. body. gear ignition
and other part makers. Offlces will
be here.
Full speed productions will he start
ed within a few days in all plants. il
was announced. A number Of other
manufacturers OF cars are being con-
sidered in the consolidation and some
additions may he announced soon. II
was said. Besides the manufacturing
plants involved. five assembling plants
will be operated, located at Indianapo-
lis. Boston. Louisville, Oakland, Calf
and St. Louis, No.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-01
.JAPS APPROVE PACTS
Of ARMS CONFERENCE
All Treaties Made at Washing
ton to be Signed by Prince
Regent.
BY Associated Prose TO Eveyy Evening.

by AGeOCiaten prp66 TO hvaYy Evening.
Toxic. July 1.--Approvei by the
privy council OF all OF tho treaties
adopted by the powers at the Wash
ington Arms Conference today had
left the Prince Regents signature tho
only formality remaining TO place
Jnpan's final seal upon the decisions
aimed at world peace.
While there has been some talk Of
the sovereign authorities of all the
subscribing nations signing the treat
les simultaneously Japan is unlikely
10 await this. The Regent Is expected
TO sign the treaties before his depart
ure on July 6 for Hoiskaido. He pre-
sided ut the privy council meetings
whore the treaties were approved and
naturally will follow the rccommenda-
ton Of his advisors. whom he enter
tnined at luncheon after tho final
session.
Secretary Taketomi. OF tho Foreign
Office will take the treaties TO Wash
ington ms soon as they are signed. The
ratincations will be exchanged.
Viscount Ito. speaking for the com
mittee to which the privy council
had referred the matter. aid the rcso-
luton proposing discontinuance OF
foreign postofflces in China, within q
year. had caused heated discussion
among members of the committee
Some committeeman holding that this
provision involved considerable disad
vantage to Japan. desired 10 add reg
ervations. lie explained, however. thai
the committee wished 10 respect ths
spirit OF the Washington Conference
and recommended unreserved ratin
cation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-01
TWO INJURED WHEN
AUTO GEAR BREAKS
Mrs. Martin Schlinke and Flea.
nor Davis Hunt in Peculiar
Accident.

Eleanor Davis. IL years old. Of l405
West Sixth street, and Mrs. Martin
Schlinke Of tho same address were
slightly injured today. when the steer
ms gear OF an automobile broke at
sixth and King streets. causing the
machine 70 careen against them. and
some stands which they were passing
Their injuries. which consist OF cuts
and bruises. were treated at the Del
aware Hospital.
The automobile which bore Della
ware license No. 2556. was operated
by Sergeant Dowis of Fort du Pont.
The steering gear broke while the
driver was making the left hand turn
AT sixth and King streets. The ma =
chine crashed into the cocoanut stand
~ J. W. Bryce. and the flower stand
Of {. l.. Smith & Sons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-01
INSURGENTS MAKE
NEW DUBLIN STAND,
READY FOR BAT TEE
Free Staters to Promptly Follow
Up Vantage Gained in Four
Courts Victory.
MORE SURRENDERS TODAY
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Belfast. July THE big main
line bridge two miles south OF
Drog eta has been blown up. SOW
ering railway communication be-
tween Belfast and Dublin.

Dublin. July About eleven
O'clock sharp nrlngs broke out In
Talbot street whore an armored
car carrying National army troops
was attacked.
The Provisional FREQ State govern
ment turned today TO the task of
clearing out the remaining nc~ts Of
Insurgents, following the fall OF the
Four Courts. their chief stronghold.
The surrender this morning OF moro
than 30 rebels who had been holding
out In the Capel street srea, was hail
ed as evidence that the morale OF the
Republicans had been weakened by
the yielding of Rory OConnor ana
Liam Mellowes. two of their strong
est fighting leaders.
The menace still confronting no,
only Dublin. but the nation. was
recognized, however and the Dali min
lister OF defense. In a proclamation "a
the troops Of the national army de-
clared:
We pat our hand 10 this hght IN
defense OF the peoples win, and with
your aid we will see X 10 a successful
issue"
The proclamation praises the cour-
age. forbearance and devotion 10 duty
displayed by the troops In the course
OF battle ending with the reduction o'
the Four Courts.
More encouraging news was receiv
ed from the province early today
| including accounts OF victories fol
the national troops In Buncrana ant
Letter Kenny. The government
forces have declared TO be in contro
OF the entire Tipperary area.
As far as Dublin is concerned. tn,
plan Of action against the Irregulars
who have established themselves II
hotels and other premises. will prob
ably assume the form OF an encirclinf
movement with intenBe fields Of actor
IN certain areas.
The total casualties in the thre,
days fighting have not yet been ascer
tanned. but 1t Is estimated they viii
not greatly exceed 100. The fatalitie
are placed at about 40.
The next area TO receive attention
]
district. several blocks east of th
-Four Courts, where the Republican
last night took over a block of build
ings. including the postoffice and tn
Gresham. Granville and Hamman'
Hotels. The guests OF the hotels wer
summarily ordered to leave and wer
turned out into the deserted street
carrying their belongings. Thre
other buildings on the same block
were occupied.
II is reported on good authorit
that Eamon De Valera is in persona
charge OF the Sackville area for tn
Republicans. who are reported TO b
making elaborate preparations TO re
pulse any attack, even breakin
through the sidewalks In order to con
meet all the buildings. This morning
the windows bristled with rifles
The ruins OF the Four Courts wer
still blazing furiously this mornin.
Nothing remains Of the magnificen
dome Of the building
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-01
MRS. S. B. CAMPBELL
DIED THIS MORNING
She Was the Widow of Rev. w.
w. Campbell and Was 81
Years Old.

Mrs. Susan Belt Campbell. widow OF
Rev William W. Campbell, died this
morning at her home. 1908 West
Seventeenth street, following long
Illness OF complication OF diseases.
She was 50 years old and had lived
in Wilmington since 1887. She was
born in Baltimore. Md.
Mrs. Campbell suffered severe at
tack OF pneumonia last October and
never fully recovered. Prior 10 that
time she had been unusually active
for a woman of her age. and even after
the illness OF pneumonia she left her
room and went about the house as
had been her custom for A short time.
Various ailments developed shortly
afterward, however. and these. added
10 the general debilities OF her ad-
vanced age caused her death.
While much OF her lifetime was
spent in Maryland. her native state.
Mrs Campbell had lived in this city
for 35 years. during the majority OF
which time she lived at the West
Seventeenth street address She was
particularly Interested in church work
and for many years was one OF The
most active members Of West Presby-
terian ChurcA.
Mrs. Campoel',I husband. Rev. WI
liam W. Campbell. who died IN 1916
was a well-known minister OF the
Pr esbyterian Church. He had retire.
from the ministry when nc came &c
wilmington 70 live. His last charge
before retiring. was the church a
Aberdeen, Nd. He mad also been ias'
tor of Westminster Church. Washing
ton and churches in Gettysburg, Pa.
aro throughout Maryland.
Surviving Mrs. Campbell are three
sons, Trueman W. Humphrey b.. snt
Ross L., all OF Wilmington; one step
daughter, Mrs J. d. Thornley, o.
Washington; one stepson. f. c. Camp
bell Of Detroit. Mich: and one brother
Thomas G. P. Belt of Mt. Washington
Md
The funeral will be held Monda.
afternoon, with services at 3 o'clock
/ in charge OF Rev. X. w. Trapnell o
| St. Andrews Church. Intament viii
| be private.