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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
.ADA|R CASE RESUMED
BEFORE COURT TODAY
Various Points Raised by the
Attorney. as Defendant,
Argued Today.

Judge Harrington, in Court OF Gen
eral Sessions today handed down an
opinion sustaining his action yester-
day In overrullng the demurrer filed
by Robert Adair. attorney, charged
with embezzlement as an attorney,
When the opinion was handed down
yesterday. Mr.. Adair said that there
are additional reasons why two Of the
counts are bad and this question was
taken up this morning, with the re-
sulting opinion by Judge Harrington.
The two counts taken up by Mr.
Adas are those in the indictment. in
which the phrase person or persons
to the grand jurors unknown" is used
He contended that more definite des-
cription should have been given.
Upon the handing down OF the
opinion by Judge Harrington, the
court took UP the question on the pc
tition filed by Mr.. Adair yesterday, in
which he asked for a rule to show
cause why certain material EVIDENCE
and testimony was not presented tc
the grand Jury by the attorney general
In order TO secure full and impartial
consideration OF the action.
His principal contention was that
he had a constitutional right to have
all evidence brought TO the attention
OF the grand jury.
During the argument this morning
Mr.. Adair stated that he is not a mem
ber Of the Law Library Association OF
New Castle county and consequently
he IS not entitled 10 the use OF the
law books in the Law Library and he
intimated that this had hampered the
preparation OF his case. AS a result
OF this statement David j. Reinhardt
vice-president OF the Law Library AS.
sociation. announced that II had beer
decided 10 extend the use OF the Law
books in the Law Library TO Mr.. Adair
for the preparation and trial of this
case.
Continued on page G.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
G.. o. 2. LEADERS SEEKING
CONFERENCE ON BONUS

Washington. March IA petition
for conference of Republican House
members for next Monday night 10
consider the compromise soldiers
bonus bill was put in circulation to-
day by Representative Limeberger, OF
California. a former service man. and
received number of signatures with
in a short time. Fifty signatures
would be necessary. The action taken
by the conference would not be bind
ing on the members when the mea-
sure came up for consideration on the
floor.
Several former service men, menu
bers Of the House. have signed the
petition and in addition other MEM
bers who have been counseiling delay
in taking up the bonus bill have at
tached their signatures.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
RAND MINERS STRIKE
OFFICIALLY ENDED
Astounding BoIshevik Plot"
Responsible for the Uprising,
Police Officials Assert.


Johannesburg, Union Of South AZ
rica. March 15-The strike OF miners
which held South Africa in it's grip
for more than two months has been
called off.
The decision was taken by the old
South African Industrial Fedora
tion, as distant from the federation's
augmented executive.
1t announced, first, that the general
strike was null and void; second, that
the augmented executive would cali
of the mine strike and, third, that
completely in the revolution against
the government was repudiated by
the federation.
Order has ben completely restored.
The police declared they have volu-
mtnous evidence showing that a
Bolshevik plot was responsible for the
revolution. The revelations will be
astounding, they assert.
"A government official declares that
the prisoners exceed 5000 and that
those among them responsible for out
RACES will be dealt with.
The railway men have resumed
work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
REVISED BONUS BILL
NOW BEFORE HOUSE
Press to Every Evening.

Fh' W f<FFiJ fSNtEllks
Washington, March IGs--The
compromise soIdiers' bonus bill,
as finally revived was re-intro-
duced today in the House by
Chairman Fordncy, who submit
ted a majority report from the
ways and means committee
claiming these advantages OF
plan OF bill:
First. no nsw taxation, no ie-
suance OF new securities In at
present required.
Second. II provides for the
veteran IN need method Of
obtaining aid.
Third. the amounts required
each year after July /, 1923.
are small compared to those who
have been met and can be pro-
vided without any difficulties or
arrangement OF our financial Sit
uation.
Fourth, the plan tends to
promote savings habits among
tne veterans.
Fifth, It protects the veteran
himself and his family from mis-
fortune in the future.
Sixth. Il viii create a loss Of
hotnebuilders who viii greatly
increase the mass Of property
in the country"
While perfect unanimity
could not be expected as TO all
details Of the BILL" the report
said, "the majority Of the com
mittee believe the plan in gem
eral meets the approval Of the
soldiers and of all Of those who
ara In favor Of granting to them
additional compensation in any
form whatever"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
PURSE MOVED, MONEY GONE.
Police Asked to Help Solve Loss o
S6l

The mysterious disappearance Of
$65 was reported TO the police early
this morning by Mrs. John M. Hull
of 1923 East Fourth street. Mrs. Hull
said she and her husband came home
about 12.A5 this morning. On retiring
she placed the pocketbook with the
money under her pillow.
This morning when she started to
prepare breakfast she noticed the
pocketbook on the mantle. The cash
had been removed. She is unable to
account for the strange movement of
the pocketbook, and does not re-
member being disturbed during the
night The bedroom door was open.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
- -
Fever Slowly Disappearing.

Tho total number OF scarlet fever
cases in tho city at the present time
has dropped to 100. the lowest figure
reached since the general outbreak
several weeks ago. Yesterday there
were 10 recoveries reported TO the
Board of Health and S new cases. The
number Of cases is dropping Off almost
every day and within a short time Il
Is expected conditions viii have got
ten back TO normal although there
has been no relaxation by the health
authorities in their enforcement OF the
quarantine regulations
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
Boy on visit Family Hunt Him.

Excused from attendance in classes
because OF illness on Tuesday, William
Mitchell, pupil OF No. "a school
dropped completely from sight. When
the boy failed to return 20 his home
at Oil Vandever avenue his mother
enlisted the aid OF the police. This
morning he reported for classes with
the explanation that he had been
visiting a friend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
HARDING ENDING VACATION.
President and Party Turn Homeward
Tomorrow Afternoon.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
st. Augustine, Fla. March 1s.-
President Harding had two rounds OF
golf as his program for the last full
day Of his Florida vacation. The
Presidential party will leave here to-
morrow afternoon for Washington.
The President. in addition 10 shak-
ing hands with hundreds yesterday,
during a walk about this old city.
greeted approximately 1900 persons
who attended a public reception held
last night, at his hotel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
RECEIVERS SALE.

Nathaniel w. Howell. receiver of
Motor Service. Inc. began this morn
ing an auction sale OF its stock and
fixtures at Eleventh and Orange
streets.
One hundred and fifty lots We're
offered and brought fair prices. One
half of the list WAS sold by l2 O'Clock.
when adjournment to o'clock was
taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
BOAT ON 1000 MILE FLIGHT.
Starts on Air Cruise Of West indies,
Prom New York, Today.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York. March l6.--A six-passen-
ger flying boat arose from the Hud-
ton today on an air voyage OF 5000
miles, to take two months.
Piloted by II. r.. Easter OF Baltimore,
the sesplane headed for Key West.
After visiting Havana and New Or
leans It's course Will be up the Missis-
sippl Go 81. Louis. along the Ohio
toward Pittsburg. thence 10 Baltimore.
then 90 the Great Lakes.
G, y. Hsyens is engineer, and I.y-
man !. Collins is ths only passenger
"a ~ nAsht,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16

by Associated Press &c Every Evening.
State College. Pa. March l6.-Fire
of undetermined origin early today
destroyed a part OF the Pennsylvania
State College health dispensary build
ing. Three students. who were pa
tients In the building and nurse
We're brought TO safety by student
firemen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
Herring NAMED COLLECTOR.
Appointment Of Milford Man
Likely to be Promptly Con-
firmed by Senate.
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

by Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington, March i6.-David III.
Blair. United States Internal Revenue
Commissioner, has forwarded 10 Presi-
dent Harding, In Florida. the name OF
John w. Herring OF Milford. for ap-
pointment as internal revenue coilec-
tor for Delaware.
Herring was indorsed Jointly by Sem
ators Bali and du Pont. His nomina-
ton As expected TO go 10 the Senate
with the next list OF nominations. prob
ably today or tomorrow. His nominal
ton win be confirmed promptly,
Washington. March 16.---John w
Herring, of Milford. Delaware. was
nominated today by President Harding
TO be Collector OF Internal Revenue
Tor Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
EXHAUSTED FUNDS
PAYING INCOME TAX

Arrested by Motorcycle officer
Blackston yesterday afternoon
on the charge Of speeding across
the intersection of Fourth and
Washington streets. Jacob Gar
her was fined $40 in Municipal
Court today.
The fine was later remitted
after CARRIER explained to AS
sistant City Solicitor Green that
he had spent his last 81 meeting
his income tax obligation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
Amusem .ntS Tonight

Garrick--Vaudeville and Pictures.
Playhouse--~Th Skin Game '
Queen-"Three Live Ghosts"
Maiestic-"re Nights in a Bar-roorn.,s
Arcadia salvation Nell
Savoy Morals"
Grand, Reckless Chances"
Strand-"God 5 Crucible
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
Taylor Auto Damaged.

The automobile of William TAYLOR
OF Marshallton was damaged 10 the
extent OF $50 today. when it suddenly
started while parked on King street
crashing into sprinkler wagon
OF the Street and Sewer Department.
The wagon was not damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16

Mrs. Adelaide V. Holt, who under
vent an operation al the Physicians
and Surgeons Hospital last week. is
better. and has returned TO her home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16
Fire Damages Nidro Shnn

The barber shop OF Samuel Nidro. at
2ls West Seventh street. was slightly
dsmaged this afternoon by fire. caused
by defective flue. The fire compan-
les eXtinguished the blaze.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16

Edward NJ Burris has sold land in
Richardson Park to James +. Wife
fox $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16

Say IL With Glover Dairy Safe Mix
and Butter. Phone l54Q-l64l.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-16

HsA6 the classified sdss-AdE
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Continued on page
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

Billy had received small book tor
Easter containing Bible verses, on Tho
cover OF which appeared picture Of
Jesus as the Good Shepherd seated
amidst His flock and holding a lamb
IN His arms.
His father carefully explained thu
Significance OF the picture and addedy
sand you, my son, are one Of Ills lit
tie lambs"
The child studied the picture a mo-
ment-
And you are one Of the old sheep
are you, daddy?' was his guileless
comment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
Hi STOPPING Point.

TIL SIUPPIHV TutTIVs
"Paid your tailor's bill YETI" asked
q friend.
"Can't," replied the young man.
paid the forist?'
"Quite impos."
"What about your motoring bill7"
They're still sending 1t In"
IF you can't pay tor your own liv-
ing exclaimed his friend, In dis
gust, why don't you be decent
enough to die?'
"And then run up an undertaker's
billi' retorted the young man. MY
dear chap, there's a limit !"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
A Worse Evil.

$50 the soothsayer told you shs
couldn't read the future until you gave
her $1,000 to put under her pillow ana
sleep cn'T'
Yes"
Il hope You didn't let her have Tho
money!
Certainly not. said that willis
she was sleeping on my $1,000 I
would be wide awake, and I'd rather
not know about the future than suffe3
from insomnia. Birmingham Aca-
Herald.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
Improved LIfe-savIno pevIce.

In case of shipwreck, few minutes
delay in sending line to the vessel
may mean life or death to those on
board. A line-throwing rocket pistol,
described in Popular Mechanics Maya
zine, has now been devised which, with
Ill equipment, weighs less than 80
pounds, and is easily portable. The
pistol is fired from the hand.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

Miss Helen May Martin Of Olathe
Kan, although deaf, dumb, and blind
since birth, plans to be self-support-
ing professional pianist. and indica-
lions are that she will be successful.
Although she has been studying the
plano for but four years. Miss Mar
tins first public appearance recently
was decided success. With sense
of touch alone she has mastered thirty
selections In 1918 Miss Martin, then
ktwenty-one, took her first lesson from
"a blind pianist who visited Olathe.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
DON'T SUFFER WITH PILES
COLAC DRIVES THEM AWAY

Don't make the serious mistake Of
allowing piles to run oa because you
fear al operation, or because salves.
ointments and suppositories are messy
and inconvenient. None Of these things
Il necessary to speedy, permanent relief.
COLAC PILE PILLS are as easy to
take as any pill. and produce positively
satisfactory results by acting directly
and internally on the cause Of piles
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15


What He Wanted.
A man entered the office Of a lawyer
at Mcpherson. Kan, and inQuifed :
ICES das ban lawyers. placer
"Yes, my friend. What can do for
your"
"Ay tank ny want some papers
made. Az buy me farm from Nels
Petersen, and Az tank Ay want a
mortgage"
If You have bought farm, what
you want is warranty deed, nolt a
mortgage
mo, Az tank not. Az buy me farm
In Dakoty, and take deed, but purity
soon long come man with mortgage,
and he take farm. This time Ay tank
Az take mortgage. Judge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
Hia Attitude.

"You don't believe In spiritsT'
mot the kind read about" said
Mr.. Grumpson. Il don't take any stock
In table rapping, the rattling Of tam-
bourines and mysterious noises issuing
from cabinet In darkened room.
When spirits are willing to give a
demonstration In a public square at
high noon I'll be there with an open
mind."--Birmingham Age-Herald.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
How II Ia al COLLEGE.

At one of the dormitories Of we'll
known college for women two young
housemaids were comparing notes on
academic life.
"Well,' said Norah, dimpling. 'the
faculty has the brains. and the col
lege girls has the clothes, but, believe
me, the maids has the looks r
Youths Companion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

which Is enlarged veins due to faulty
circulation and stagnnnt blood In the
lower bowel. Great suffering may fol-
low II you neglect piles. They soon be-
come infiamed, liberated, bleeding-the
source Of painful days and sleepless
nights. Get COLAC today. Only
60 cents at drug stores or 65 cents In
plain wrapper postpaid from COLAC
CHEMICAL CO. Inc. Glens Falls. N. Y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
|Cuticura Soap
Compilations
Are Healthy
Anxiety.

Anxiety.
The fortune teller held his hand
and followed his lines.
you are about to have serious
trouble" she said, with dark gentle
man who"
"A moment" he said, nervously.
"See If his name IS Nose, and If he is
my janitor."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
Usually So.

aWhom does the baby resemble7
III I am correctly informed, he gets
his beautiful eyes from my wife's fam
lily and his weak chin from mine."-
Judge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

Miss Wise-"It would be hard to
match my hair" Miss Guy--'Yes, in
deed. You had better not mislay it,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

Many man resembles a mule when
1t comes to putting his best foot for
ward.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

Let your deeds praise you, your
tongue never.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
AlI clear Now.

money is the root OF all evil" That
is the reason we all try to dig 1t up.-1
Columbia Jester.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

After hearing glee club the patient
listener is apt to wonder where 1t got
its name.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

Wishes are worth great deal be-
fore one is thirty, but not much after
that.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

Seekest thou faithful friend? Gel
thee q dog.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

Too many Of us confuse ambition
with desire to have things handed to
us.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
Serves him right" snapped Deacon

"What have you got against Sam?'
I've got lot ag'in him. He swim
Ned me in a boss trade nigh on to
:hutty years ago.'-Birmingham Age
Herald.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15
l-cro Memory.

II hear Sam Pruittfoot is down with
III rheumatism" remarked Squire
Witherbee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

See us Frat for Auto Parts
Benefits Auto Wrecking Co.
Sl1-5ls Water Street Pittsburgh, Pa
Next door TO Anchor Garage. For all kinds
Of Auto Parts we have large stock q
Buick, Nash. Chevrolet. Dodge and Ford
Parts on hand at the lowest prices; Alse
tires. tubes. rims and motors OF all kinda
We buy all kinds Of autos and exchange
them 1t low price. Open all day sunday.
We ship COD. anywhere Phone. 4Sss Court
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-06-15

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
OASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that 1t
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-11
ofaro Seattle
.FxoryAbok.+
~ o. RTabcl ClelAndk Z
Page 752
GIiRROINDEDl

what was n. daddy" David
and Peggy asked In a single
breath. what m ado Edwin
father have a new look on his
face when tho Indians we're com.
ing closer and closer and bowling
and everyihing7''
They did conse closer and
Closer" daddy said. came Eal.
looping around and outside Of tho
fence behind which Mr.. Eclls and
Edwin were hiding and yelled
deafenlneiy. But Mr.. EeIis was
no longer afraid. for among the
riders he hal rcen three or four
Indians whom he knew. and their
bare. brown arms had been flung
hlgh in friendly greeting md "a
smile nil friendly and unwariiko
III 10 their painted faces.
presently Mr.. Eelis opened the
door and some OF the Indians
came In.
"Why do you come upon us
ike an enemy IN war paintr he
asked them. and bearing your
weapons OF warfareY
1--we come. o white fatherY the
young leader answered him. be
cause We would warn our white
friends OF danger. Far over In the
Walla walla country there is
war; nearer there Is war, and we
ourselves found a trnil OF the
Cayuses which means death. For
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-11

Certainty tho Chocolate Rooster
assured them with dignity. "Ali
Tfnky- wfnklers are orange-colored
and have big ears 10 fly with. Are
you blind. my dears7"
s'No. but we think you are" Nancy
couldn't help saying. You're not
orange. you're brown. and you've 20
ears at air.
At this the Rooster looked down
at himself in astonishment. and no
sooner had his eyes spied his choco-
late feathers than he let out a
screen like a fire.whistle and fog
horn rolled into one.
~ohr' he screamed. This IL an
outrage. This isn't II Someone has
turned me into this creature. I'm
not at all"
II know" said Nick. "Flap-Doodls
has tho Fairy Queens wand and he
has used IL on you"
sure az you're born" declared
the Rooster. what shall ! do?"
ITO he Continued
Copyright. 1924. BY Seattle STAR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-11
CHAPTER XII


There's ore thing. which We have
got 70 realize AZ once said Antony.
'and that In that II we don't find II
easily. we shnnt find II a. all"
You mean that we shant have
timer"
Neither time nor opportunity.
which IL rather consoiing thought
TO lazy person like me"
You can wash out the kitchen
and all that part Of the house." said
BIZ. after some thought. we can't
20 there"
NO. what we want to consider
il which IL the most likely place of
the few places In which we can look
safely. The library for choice"
Biil got up eagerly.
Come along" he said. Tets try
the library. II Cayley comes In. we
can always pretend we're choosing a
book"
Antony got UP slowly. took his
arm and walked back 10 tho house
with him.
The library was worth going Into.
passages or no passages. Antony
could never resist another persons
bookshclves. As soon as he went into
the room. he found himself wander.
ing round IL 20 sec what books tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-08-11

Just as
MOLLY WAYNE is about 20 siope
with
DONALD MANNING, her actor admir-
or. Abandoning her other two suitofs
BEN WHEELER. manufacturer. ana
BILLY BARTON, architect. appear
suddenly.
LEILA, an old love Of Manning. ap-
pears ct the station. protests and hurls
herself before an oncoming express
The terrified engine driver. seeing
the flying figure In his path. jammed
brakes and levers home. The loco.
motive trembled. IJsila plunged for.
ward TO meet II.
Then something stopped her. An
arm reached out from the edge Of
the frozen crowd. seized her clothing
ia a grip Of steel and yanked her
out Of the engines path by mere
inches.
The arm was Ben Wheelers. The
outcrsea OF the onlooksrs changed to