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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-02
HAVE KEPT PACE WITH
MOTIVE POWER CHANGES
Whiteford & huffs Plant, ir
South Wilmington, Shows
Development.

A business that has kept pace with
the forward march Of progress from the
DAYS of the horsedrawn dray OF nearly
fifteen years ago, to the present-day
gasoline driven automobile truck, Is the
claim made by Whiteford & Huff, auto
mobile repairmen and body builders, for
their business at Heald and Peach streets
Starting on small scale, the two men,
both Of whom are experts in that line OF
work, opened up small shop about a
square away from their present location:
At that time their business was confined
to general wagon work, together with
practical, blacksmithing. Within short
time, as b result Of the efficient manner
in which Jobs were handled, and the
quality Of the work done, the BUSINESS
outgrew its location. Two years later the
firm moved TO the present building.
Since thst time the business has con-
stantly increased in size necessi tating
two additions TO the main building. As
the years passed and the automobile
came into common use, gradually crowd
ing the faithful old horse into the back
ground, more and more autobomle repair
work was handled by the company. AT
the present time the business is devoted
almost entirely TO automobile work,
although one department handles wagon
repair work.
OF course, all of this work has not been
done without the installation OF special
machinery. Early realizing that their
business could expand only in proper
ton to the equipment at hand, White
ford & Huff began installing new mac
chimes as the need for them became appar-
emit. One of the biggest machines in the
shop is a 2o0-ton hydraulic tire press,
which is used to put the solid rubber tires
on the motor truck wheels. In addi-
ton to this, there is wood working ma
chinery of all kinds, upon which the
body building work is done. In short, the
shop is equipped to build truck body
for any kind Of car from Ford to five
or six ton truck, or even larger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-02
Business News Of Wilmington
HUM|DOR TO HOLD
100000 CIGARS
To be Installed by n. Kenyon,
Inc, In tho Store at 200
Market Street.

Another step in the constant expan-
sion of the arm OF Harry kenyon, Inc,
203 Market streets, Wholesale and retail
dealers in cigars, tobacco and confec-
tionery, will be made within a short
time, with the construction Of huge
himidor capable of holding 100000
cigars.
This humidor, which is by far the
largest in the city, will cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000, it is understood.
According to plans formulated by Mr..
Kenyon, the humidor viii be placed in
the rear Of the Market street building.
1t is to be used for keeping the cigars In
good condition.
The erection Of such humidor is quite
in keeping with the policy which the finn
has followed since its inception IA years
ago. Everything possible has been done
to maintain prompt and efficient service
for customers. As an instance OF the
energy and enterprise with which Mr.,
Kenyon has developed his business by
keeping customers satisfied, he relhted
an occurrence Of several years ago,
when a blizzard halted deliveries OF
almost every kind. Attaching delivery
wagon TO tho rear Of his automobile, he
loaded It with merchandise, making a
trip to Newark, where deliveries were
made.
Mr.. Kenyon has been in business for
IA years, starting with q small store
Ii K l5 feet, at the southwest corner
Of Eighth and Madison streets. About
four years after starting in business he
outgrew that location and purchased
the building at 203 Market street, where
extensive alterations were made.
Constantly bearing in mind the fact
that quality Of merchandise and prompt
ness in delivery result in pleased patrons,
Mr.. Kenyon has built up business
which at present time extends through.
out Delaware, Maryland and part Of
Pennsylvania.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-02
NEW TANNING PROCESS.
Leather Treated in . Vessel Fro "a
Which Air Is Exhausted.

Tanning leather is time-consuming
operation. A process, which is claimed
to reduce the time of the tanning to six
days, is describe in the Chemical Age
Of London, June 3, 1922. This process
employs vacuum, that is, the leather
is tanned in vessel from which air is
exhausted. The tanning agent is treated
so as 70 remove from it all the oxygen
that it may contain. Under the vacuum
and without oxygen the tanning agent
bols or is agitated rapidly like boiling
water. Under this condition the hides alb
serb the tanning liquor quickly. The
pores Of the hides are wide open as n
result of the vacuum, and the tanning
liquor penetrates easily, spreads through
the mass at once and performs its func-
ton quickly with no more damage to the
material than under the slow process
used MISUNDERSTANDING American.
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GENERATOR REPAIRED
AFTER BURIAL IN FIRE
Alexander & Steward, Electrical
Experts, Complete Deli
cate Job.

Dug from the ruins left after raging
fire, a fifteen X. W. nrbo-G enerator
set was recently delivered by the Ray
mond Concrete Pile Co. Of New York,
now engaged in construction work at
marine terminal, 10 the firm Of Alexander
and Steward, at Tenth and Washington
streets, for reminding. The repairs have
been completed and the set is again in
operation.
This is one Of the latest pieces OF fine
workmanship turned out by this firm
OF electrical experts. and both Mr..
Alexander and Mr.. Steward are being
complimented upon the fine manner in
which they handled the Job.
A set Of this kind, "A a rule, il only
used where difficulty is encountered in
obtaining power from a central station,
or when it is impossible TO do 20. Il must
therefore carry the entire burden oi
supplying light and power to largo con.
struction Jobs
Concerns using this source Of powe,
must naturally be reasonably sure that
any repairs which may be made to the
electrical and are A nearly perfect A,
humanity possible, a. any break dowr
in their power plant means loss OF per.
hape thousands Of dollars if the power
plant is out Of commission very long.
The fact that the set recently com.
pleted had been through a severe FIRE
ncccssitsted practically rebuilding the
generator, as intense heat often effect.
the iron core IN such way that it must
pass through certain tests and operationi
before being as efficient as before. Thii
job, however, has been complete success
throughout, owing to the unremittine
care given to the different phases of the
repairing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-02
MAGNETIC REPAIR
STATION FILLS WANT
Modern Plant Established Four
Years Ago Proves Big
Accommodate

Tho Magnetic Repair Station, 1902
West Fifth street, under personal super
vision of the owner, John c. Schwind,
was established in this city four
years ago and il something believed to
have been badly needed by the Automo-
bile and trucking industry in this city. A
first.class electrical repair station for all
ignition and electrical systems used on
the different makes Of cara and trucks
is maintained there.
They are the official service station Of
the Splitdorf Electric Co, tho Dixie
Sccmpler, Eisemann Magnetic Cor
poration, Apollo Magnetic Corporation
They also carry complete line of stock
in addition TO having a FIRST GLASS repair
shop for the above mentioned firms prod
ucts, They also repair generators and
ignition systems. They are equipped
with An up-to-date testing device for all
electrical and ignition systems.
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attend Capt. MitcheIFs FunaraI

william G. Kennedy. Henry c. Con-
ner ana Mr.. Whsle. retired employees OF
me PENNSYLVANIA railroad, attended
lne funeral Of Captain George Mitchsn
OF Cakinston. Nd, yesterday. Cant
Ni'cheA was for some time carpen-
yer foreman on the Pennsylvania rail-
7 aA. Aij9
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Discontinue Special Boat Trolley.

After changes have been completed
on the Spruce street trolley track the
car which has been running from
Fourth and Market streets TO the Will
son line boat will be discontinued.
There will be three ways, however, 10
reach the wharf At Fourth and
Market streets persons can transfer to
the New Castle line, or TO the South
Harrison Lobdell line, both of which
cross Third street bridge. Passengers
may also board returning Springs
car at Seventh and Market streets or
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4, a line per day for classified ads
on a yearly contract.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
EIGHTEEN NEW DISTRICT
 JUDGES ARE PROVIDED
 FOR BY SENATE MEASURE
Bv Associated Press

Washington. January 7.-The Sem ate judiciary committee. considering means of relieving crowded federal court dockets through increase in the number of judges, virtually agreed today to sidetrack the House bill pro- viding 21 more judgeships and substi- tute the Senate plan for IS additional judges to be named at large instead of by circuits as proposed in the House measure.
 While the subject as whole was turned over to a subcommittee to work out, the committee was said to have decided on the policy of provid- ing for Floating" judges at large, and to have instructed the subcom- mittee so to frame the legislation. It was stated by committee members that in deciding against the House plan, which would assign the judges to particular circuits, the committee had sought to meet the emergency and to put through legislation which would not precipitate extended fights on the floor because some cir cult may not get all the Judges it's senators or representatives believed were necessary.
 It was said also that the consen- sus of opinion among committee members was that the Legislation should be pressed for passage once 1t is reported to the Senate in view of statements by Attorney General Daugherty and Chief Justice Taft that more judges were badly needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

the title of past grand chancellor for his services.
 His membership continued in Lex ington lodge until 1906 when se af- filiated with Steel City lodge, where he has recently been honored by the highest office in the gift of the lodge. During these 50 years of membership in the Pythian order he has always been an active member. filling such 1fficesN to which he was assigned faithfully and well, and after passing the allotted threescore years and ten we find him not only active in the lodge but filling the chair of chan cellor commander with dignity, abil4 ity and distinction.
 Mir, Emmal came to Ensley in the spring of 1900 and entered into busi- ness. but for the past IS or 16 years has been connected with the Tennes- see Coal Iron and Railroad company. He has raised an interesting family, and is regarded as one of Ensley's most substantial citizens.
 Despite his years, MT. Emmal Is still one of the boys, active mentally and physically. He Is as chirp and ae- tive as man of 45, in fact more so than many of that age. He attributes his vigor to the fact that he refuses to get old and prefers the company of young folks to that of those of ma ture years.
 It is expected that there will be a great outpouring of Pythians at Ems ley lodge on Tuesday night to do honor to the oldest Pythian in point of membership in the district and one of the orders most valued mem bers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
TUSCALOOSA KlWANIS
 OFFICERS INSTALLED

Tuscaloosa. January 7.-(Special) Friday evening the Kiwanis club gave a banquet at the McLester hotel and number of visitors were pres7 ent. On this occasion officers were installed as follows; John D. Me Queen, president; owen Meredith, vice president; c. P. Persons, vice president. Charles Finn, treasurer; M Torrey Jemison, secretary Di- rectors. Dr. c. M. Boyd. Dr. James H. Duncan, R. H. Cochrane, Bernard Harwood. George D. Johnston and c. Hargrove Van de Graaff. district trustees.
 Among the visitors from Birming- ham were Kiwanians George Yancy, George Crane, A. Y. Arant, w. A. Cur ry, J. M McDermott. M. c. Blue and H. H. Cobb.
 The evening was also observed as ladies night and large gathering of the fair sex was in evidenceA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

members will take up questions of who's who among the political candi- dates, informing themselves as to their qualifications for office. They will also study the fitness of men proposed for other political state jobs.
 The league starts it's years work with Mrs. Johnston at the helm, and announcement of her splendid new executive committee has just been made. It includes, besides herself as president, Mrs. Charles J. Sharp, Mrs W. D. Nesbitt, Miss Evalina Wilker- son, Miss Marjorie Adler, Mrs. T. D. Strock, Mrs, J. l.. Yapcey, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. F. W. McInturff, Mrs. A. J. Bowron, Miss Mollie Dowd, Mrs. M. Y. Dabney, Mrs. Priestly Toulmin. Mrs. Angus Taylor, Mrs. Kenneth Charlton, Mrse Brenttn Fisk, Mrs. Erie Pettus Mrs. W. C. Davis, Mrs. l. NJ HanlSins, Mrs. w. D. Colby, Mrs. R. A. Clayton, Mrs. W. J. Adams, Mrs. ". I. Phillips, Mrs W. T. Armstrons, Mrs Kirkpatrick of Wylam Mrs. l.. Allbritton and Mrs. Eastis of Gate City.
 This executive committee includes representatives from every voting precinct in the city and Greater Bir- mingham. Its first confab will be held just before the 3 o'clock as sembly, when the members will have lunch at the Hillman hotel. This will be at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
COTTON MARKETING
 COMMITTEE ENDS TOUR OF TEXAS
Summary of Findings o7 Com mittee Reveals Startling Facts of Tremendous Im-
 portance to Alabama

Houston, Tex, January 7.-(Spe- eial.)-A thorough investigation of the enormous cotton warehouses owned and operated by the Houston Compress company, which handles tNe Texas Farm Bureau Cotton asso- eiation's cotton, brought to a close here today the cotton marketing in- 40 Alabama farmers and business men under the auspices of the Ala bama farm bureau federation at Dal- las last Wednesday,.
 The Alabamians reached Houston last night and spent the greater part of the forenoon in these warehouses, which the Texas farm bureau select ed because of the unusually low in surance rate, which saves, in com parison with the average throughout the country, approximately $2 per bale, and where approximately 10000 bales of farm bureau cotton Is now in storage. According to exact fig ures, the Texas farmers will save this year, as a resudt of this arrangement, $150,00o on insurance alone.
 A tentative summary of the find ings of the cotton marketing inves- tlSaLlnE committee or LnlS ueieBaIlon has brought to light many startling facts of tremendous importance to the people of Alabama. In the first place, this committee has found that the farm bureau method eliminates practically all waste between the gin and spinner, which under present conditions amount<to huge sum in Alabama each year, and in the sec onds place it is found that cheating on grading which under the present system amounts on the average to 10 per cent, which means over $4,000,- 900 for the present Alabama crop, is also eliminated.
 Investigating the situation from another angle, the Alabamians have found another great [advantage-to to the farm bureau system. It Is unani- mously backed by the live bankers of Texas, which provides proper finances for the handling of the crop, making it possible to substitute orderly marketing for dumping at present the general practice. Tn ad- dition to the bankers, the big cotton companies are thoroughly behind the farm bureau plan. The Texas asso- cation has arms with the Anderson Clayton Cotton company, which is the largest in the world, for handling great part of this crop, and identical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Fifty Years q Pythian;
 Still One Of the Boys
By CHARLES H. MANDY

An event that marks an epoch in the history of the Knights of Pythias in the south will take place Tues day night at Ensley when w. S. Elm nal. retiring grand chancellor of Steel City lodge No. 190, will be pre- sented with a 50-year veteran jewel as a mark of distinction for his con- tinuous membership m the order for over half century
 It is given to few men to hold such a record and it is claimed that 1t is the first time south of the Mason and Dixon line that such an honor has been conferred. Such being the case it is therefore proper and fitting that the conferrir.s of this jewel on MT Emmal should be the occasion of a special meeting of the lodge and that the grand officers of the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias, be present to do honor to this old veteran.
 So on next Tuesday night Steel City lodge twill hold an open meeting in their castle hall. Ensley, for the purpose of confering the veteran jewel on MT. Emmal, a joint installa- ton of the officers of Steel City lodge and the officers of Purity temple No. 8, Pythian Sisters, and also the con ferring of the 25-year veteral jewel on Edgar Keenon and J. w. Vance both members of the Ensley lodge.
 Grand Chancellor Hugo l.. Black will present the jewels to the vet erans and make an address, as will Past Grand Chancellor Graham Per due Other prominent members of the order will also speak An appro- priate musical program by the "Dokey" band has been arranged and during the evening refreshments will be served The meeting Is open to all members of the order and their friends. In fact, the invitation is ex- tended to the public generally.
 During the 50 years of member ship tn the Pythian order MT. Emmal has seen 1t grow from mere hand ful of lodges with a small member ship to an order with thousands Of lodges throughout the United States and the civilized world with mem bership of over three-quarters of million Nd still growing. He has seen many changes in the work Of the order and many changes in the af- fairs of state and nation.
 It was shortly after he had attained his majority that MT. Emmal made application, namely April 15, 1871, for membership in Phantom lodge No. IS, Knights of Pythias. Lexington, Ky, and after being duly accepted was given the several ranks of the order He served that lodge forI many years as keeper of records and seal, and under the old dispensation was given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

eeAN S shASS R1dIJOllt RAutGEf puDlltiAg secretary for the league;
 These topics hold particular inter- est, especially at this time. when poll tax is due and the necessity of pay ing it has been made so clear"
 We hope no woman will neglect preparing herself to vote" says Mrs. Richard F. Johnston, league presi- dent. There are too many impor- tant questions to come up.
 Bond Issue Speech
 Particularly are We interested in tho proposed $S,0O00O0 bond issue. and because of this we have asked the president of the county board of reve- nue, MT. Ball, also, to appear before us at the meeting and make us a short talk upon it's provisions. Every woman in Greater Birmingham should be present to hear what he has to say"
 The eyes of all league workers will be turned to Montgomery next week when the national president. Mrs. Maud Wood Park, will be in that city Friday to meet Birmingham women. and women from all parts of the state. who go to make up the state executive committee. She will be ac- companied by Mrs Julian Salley. re- giohal director. Much talk will be had about Legislation affecting wom- en and children Birmingham wom- en to go will be Mrs J. D. McNeel, Mrs. W. N Nesbitt, Mrs. A. J. Bow ron and Mrs. Solon Jacobs. Mrs. Smedley of Frulthurst will attend and James H. Hagan of Mobile. who is the state president of the league. The committee on efficiency, of which Mrs Nesbitt is chairman, will also go to the Capital City.
 Will Meet Democratic Bunch
 The leagues meetings will be held at the same time that the state demo- cratic executive committee is in ses- sion, and the women will consult it on many topics, among them being the question of having women on it's board.
 The Birmingham league wiD start in Tuesday for a whirlwind program of s'I<now Jefferson County" Its
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Personals

Dr. ". D. Taylor leaves Sunday for Miami, Fla, where he will spend the remainder of the winter.
 Mrs. E. F. Clarke received cable gram yesterday announcing the death of her mother at their home in England.
 Winthrop Robinson, after a visit to his sister, Mrs. Howard McEniry. has returned to the University of Florida where he is student.
 Friends of MT. and Mrs A. T. Drysdale will regret to learn that they will leave Thursday for Balti- more where they will make their home.
 Miss Mary Katherine Woodruff, after visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. F.. l.. Read, will return Sunday night to Nazareth College, Ky
 Mrs. W. J. Long is in West Palm Beach, Fla, the guest of her daugh- ter Mrs. A. J. McCampbell.
 Miss Sarah Orr, of Tuscaloosa, who las been visiting Miss Mary Mildred Woodrow, has returned to her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Announcements

The Bush School Improvement as- sociation will meet Tuesday after noon at 2:30 o'clock at which time Commissioner W. F. Dickson. who was for r years principal of the North Birmingham school. will ad- dress the association. All members are requested to be present.
 The Junior Missionary society of the First Methodist church will have call meeting this afternoon at ? o'clock, at which time officers will be elected.
 The St. Anthonys Altar society will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Kelley on the Ens1ey Highlands. All members are re- quested to be present at this time.
 The regular club dance of the Woodward Golf and Country club will be given Tuesday evening. January 10. All members of the club are ex- pected to be present as these dancing parties are becoming most popular
 Mrs. c. J. Rogers will be hostess to the members of the Delphian club Tuesday afternoon at her home. 2707 Nineteenth avenue. This will be the first meeting of the new year and an interesting program will be rendered.
 Ensley chapter No. 120, Royal Arch Masons, will hold their regular busi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Joint Hostesses

Misses Evelyn Brown and Elaine Hood were joint hostesses Friday evening entertaining a large mum Der of friends at the home of the former on Clarendon avenue. Quan- titles of lovely palms, ferns and cut flowers adorned the house for the occasion, furnishing an attractive back Aground for the party of young folks who enjoyed throughout the evening progressive games and other details of entertainment provided with special musical features. At the close of the evening delightful sandwiches, hot chocolate and cake were served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Install K. of F. Officers

Fairfield lodge, No. SIS, Knights of Pythias, will hold public installation exercises in the Castle hall, Fairfield. next Thursday at 8 o'clock. Grand Chancellor Hugo L. Black will off ciate and deliver the principal ad dress of the evening, while several other prominent speakers will be present and address the meeting. A special program has been arranged for this occasion and all Pythians and friends are cordially invited.
 The officers for the ensuing year are as follows: H. H. schuessler, chancellor commander; w. A. Rob- erts, vice chancellor; J. M. Cherry. prelate;- c. H. Dees, master. at arms: M. H. White, master at work; G. M. Pharr, Jr., master of finance; W. c. Mcdonald. master of exchequer; W. H. Pharr, inner guard; H. R. Slagel, outer guard w. l.. Griffith, repre- sentative to grand lodge: w. C. Me Donald alternate representative to grand lodge, and w. L. Griffith, trustee for three years.