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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-23
HARDING GETS DRY PLEA.
Upshaw's Letter Asking U. S.
Officials to Take Pledge
Reaches White House.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The text OF
Representative William ID. Upshaw's
letter 10 President Harding. urging
that he issue a Christmas or New
Years proclamation. full Of the "patri-
otto and reverent devotion OF your
annual Thanksgiving proclamation. +"
ealing upon all officials and citizens TO
observe the prohibition laws. reveals
that Mr.. Upshaw. a radical dry. has
become convinced that there Is wide
spread disregard" OF prohibition.
The Georgia member. who has
stirred official Washington by his
House speech virtually dema nding tina {
drinking cease In high places" and
that officials. national and State. take
new oath of allegiance to the Con-
stitution," has gone to his home in
Atlanta. but the letter received at the
White House yesterday IL "a remark
able documentary contribution 10 the
Christmas season.
Representative Upshaw informs the
President that the salvation OF rational
Ideals and preservation OF the citizen
ship OF the present and future is link
ed with prohibition enforcement. and
the present disregard of the Voistead
law goes bey~nd an economic question
The President. he thinks. will per
form his greatest service when h,
issues a proclamation asking that
drinking cease.
No intimation came from the Whit,
House yesterday regarding the Pres
dents views concerning the Upshaw
letter. The President called off hi.
official conference with newspaper cor.
respondents and information concern.
ing the Presidents attitude about q
dry proclamation was unobtainable.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-23
SCHOOL BOARD TO
ISSUE BULLETIN
Members Believe Such a Publi-
cation Will be Of Value
to System.

An official school bulletin. contain
inE ltems of is,ercst to the schools, TO-
x.thcr with reports on the rroSreSe
of work In the vaious schools, VIII pe
published by the Board OF Education
The first iessuc will appear early IN jan
nary. and. n Is hopej 10 issue a bull
ietln monthly.
A Recommendation for such bull
Itln was made by Superintendent Da-
va 4. Ward. In his report To the Board
nr..ented AT the meeting or that poos
yesterday afternoon. MI. warn re-
ferrea 20 the value OF such puhhca-
Ton. and told Of the interest u would
IN his opinion. create in the SCHOOLS
After some discussion. the board ap-
nrovei the recommendation. Limited
financial provision has already been
y,.A. for the bulletin. and 10 is hoped
"a increase this fund sufficiently To is
stc the bulle;in monthly.
In his report. Mr.. Ward touched
,,, N, health conditions in the schools.
N, reported that additional nurses
,Doula soon be available for the pur-
poae ~ making regular medical IN
snertlons ~ the schools. The superin-
tondent ennph asized the Importance OF
,hese Inspections. IN view OF the prev
aleu~e 81 contagious diseases
Mr.. Ward highly commended the
Artisans Savings Bank in hS. report
on tho school banking system. rms
system was inaugura;ed in the local
srhool- on November Is. the Artisans
SAVINGS Bank taking the responsible
"a FOR administering the banking sys-
tom
\ contract FOR new chairs Tor NO
"a school var awarded by the board
So Nundy and 60. The price was ,.
Der char They are 20 he used In con-
nection with the establishment OF the
platoon system. Bids Cor piano were
submitted ~ the Robelen Piano 60
and The Gewehr Piano store but de
cis.on wus withheld pending informa'
ton On the make and quality desired
hv tho hoard.
T. - probable the Boari ~ Educa'
ton Offices IN the rgh School Build
ing viii be transferred 20 the Publi'
pullding early In the new year. Moth
.nr was done concerning this at yes
terdays meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-23
FIRE IN WORK HOME.
Blaze at Marshallton Threatens Newly
Erected Methodist Church,

The home Of Ernest Work. at Mar
shallton. was badly damaged by Are
shortly after II O'Clock last night The
blaze, which started in the chimney.
threatened the newly erected Metho-
dist churca nearby. Only tho promp,
errival OF the Crans,on Heights Fire
Company avsrted what might have
been serious blsze. The Work home
rs owned by Elmer Kennedy Of Mar
shailton.
At o'clock last night. Engine Com
pany No. 6. in response TO q still
alarm. extinguished a blaze IN the
home OF Lillian Hudson. co,ored. at
1oi Douglass street. The blaze was
caused by a defective nue. Damage is
estimated at SIS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-23
TURKS BRING F|DCET
BEADS TO CONFERENCE
Ottomen Must Have Their
Hands Engaged Before Their
Brains Can. Function.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Lausanne, Dec. 23--"FIdget beads"
have made their appearance In the
Lausanne conference. and are assist
ing the poets. philosophers. historians.
antiquarians and statesmen OF Levan-
tine delegations In solving Near East
ern problems.
Diellnladlne Arif Boy. representative
OF the Angora government at Rome.
constantly carries strand OF large red
beads which he fingers nervOusly while
discussing how the Bosphorus and the
Dardanelles shall be disposed OF.
other members OF the large Turkish
party carry similar beads, and To- n
lesser degree they are used by other
Near Eastern Delegations.
Ievantines cannot relieve their
nervousness by twirling their thumbs
or playing with their watchfobs after
the manner OF Westerncrs. They must
have their hands engaged before their
byains can function. or nj least they
think they must. Consequently II ia
not unusual TO meet Near Eastern
representatives wandering through
the hotel Hobbies Of Lausanne In an
aimless way with brlght-colored beads
' I'm their hnnds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-23

s.r.nger.ee sehA,,ler. 900 Kinsn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-23
oreirn.

rrcw.c ro.ncare commits French
gntcrnmouf 90 ratification % Wash
.uEfor naval agreement.
rnyeldlng attitude Of Turks again
d.ms satisfactory hopes Of Near East
conference az Lausanne.
Irish government decides 20 estsb-
ish system 80 blOckhouses 20 stop
persistent train wrecking.
Thousands 81 Belgian university
students protest against changing
Client University into Flemish institu-
ton.
Pope Plus completes important
sncycllcal containing program OF his
pont.ncate.
Labor makes substantial gains IN
Australian general ELECTORS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-23
Pastor Habbart In New Parsonage.

Rev. William f. Habbart. pastor OF
Harrison Street VI. E. Church, and
his family moved into the newly COM
pieted parsonage At Seventh and Har-
rison streets yesterday. In the evening
a group OF men OF the church as
sisted them in moving and arranging
the furniture and later in the evening
were the guests OF Dr.. G. W. Hughes
a; turkey dinner which wae served
IN the new parsonage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-23
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance OF my dear
grandfather. who departed this life De
ccmber Is. 1912.
Though years roll by
And time doth ny
still think OF YOU
As In days gone by.
Richard Holmes Burke
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-27

I67-4049-Statin crepe with en-
hro!dery for decoration. would DO At
,ract!ye for this style Canton crepe or
velvet is also nice,
The Blouse 4l67. IS cut in I sizes: So
IS. 40. -. "a. 50 and IS inches bust
measure. The Skirt 404a. Is cut in
rizcn- 25, -, 20. 81. 80. S5 and u inches
wa - measure. The width-at the foot
"a -, yards. To make the dress for a
medium siz. will require fis Yards OF
one material 40 inches wide.
TWO separate patterns mailed TO any
address on receipt OF l2C FOR EACH
pattern IN silver or stamps.
I-P-TO-DATE FALL AND WINTER
lQ29-le23 BOOK OF FASHIONS
Send l2c In silver og stamps for our
up-to-date fall and winter 1923 hook
OF fashions.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-27
7 M Dietand Health |
sS~,r.s~ By Lulu Hunt Peters, ND !
rdtnr Of Diet and Health ,alth Ksg to the Cures
THE MILK AND POTATO REDUCING DIET

" pcrfeC, food than anything we
have. Il IS fui. o.. AL sorts OF N!tamtns
and essential saits-but low in iron
And potatoes also have Eoodly amount
OF ant!-ncurIHc md ant!-scovbutC Vita
Minis. They have large proportion OF
The potassium salts which are lacking
in some other foods and which arc very
necessary. However. tney also arc 10"
in !ron.
Now you. my followers. know exactly
why this famous actress los: on this
mcuu-hu, lc' Us see what sh" says
rou.od ,ac reduction. shall quote her
again:
You @oc the theory Is ;ha; Yeast is
formed by tho combination Of milk and
potato and The natural digestive juices
This combination must not be changed
Il results are 10 be secured. Not even
an apple may be eaten, because that
Introduces now elements into tho COM
hination that destroys the yeast; and
the yeas; IS what does tho work OF
eliminating tho supcrtiuoug fat
Now We know she has been thrown
way off IN her reasoning. Sho did not
reduce on account 0: any magic pro-
duct!on Of yeast. but because with jus,
thrce glasses Of milk t60 Cs eRch)
and the moderate 1lzed potato 900 CsD
total!ng only $50 Cs n day. she was set
ting from 1900 TO 1000 C's n iav less
than she needed for her activities, and
he- own fat supplied tho deficiency
She might have eaten an apple II she
had wanted tn ami e would not have
hurt tho combination - the least. \
hiS dish OF spinach. FOR It's from .,G5 CsJ
would have been 4 better addition.
Lhis actrAS, saws THAT she lost 4C
pounds IN about 81, w""hs That raduc.
ton IA too rapid. believe. although she
sevs she experienced No I'll effects from
=. So e YOU would lika to try the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-27
A Stenographer's Romance
SOCIAL UsAGEs WORRY NELLIE
By JANE PHELPS

little country gtrl-just what am On.
will I ever learn all the little things
that makes you know people are right?
Mrs Roberts encouraged her to for
get her annoyance with herself As
sh. did almost daily when Nellie CANE
TO her with tales OF similar Incidents
You'll soon learn; and your heart
Ia all right. That IS what really counts.
Nellie"
Tomorrow - Nellie Proves Herself
Competent.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-27

happened along Just IN time to as
sist my neighbours little girl In getting
her letter into the village postboI-
could not help but catch glimpse OF
the superscripticr. as shown In the
sketch. Now am wondering II our
postmaster will know enough to send
Mary's letter to its proper destination.
suspect her daddy directed II for her,
because his is puzzle crank and Is IN
doubtedly trying out one OF his cipher
connections on the village postmaster.
Where do you think that letter
ought to so?
Answer to Yesterdays.
Cut one Of the six pieces into IT'S fva
links, which provides sufficient open
links to couple together the remaining
Ave pieces into an endless chain.
Welding and cutting would cost $1.3o.
a saving OF 20 cents as compared TO
new endless piece.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-27

milk and potato diet for reducing you
have my permission. But for goodness
sake under stand why you get rosultA
Tonorrow-Candy Control.
Copyright, 1872, Geo. Matthew Adams.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-27

Total Of $50 out OF 1000 Minnesota
farmers wives IN response 10 a ques-
tionnalre object to their deaughters
becoming farmers wives
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-11-27

Falconry existed In China 1905
;ears ago It Is said.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
HAPPENINGS AT
WASHINGTON IN
TABLOID FORM
Tho dnv in Mashlneton---

Ili1 uuN III w dSlllHE lOll---
Senator Simmons, democrat, of
South Carolina, re-introduced the
soldiers bonus bill vetoed by Presi-
dent Harding.
President Harding signed the bill
authorizing the retirement of AS
sociate Justice Pitney from the su-
preme court bench.
Development of the Mississippi
river was favored by Governor Par
ker OF Louisiana in testimony be-
fore the house flood control COM
mittee.
The senate passed the annual
treasury appropriation bill in prac-
tically the same form in which IL
was approved last Saturday by the
house,
The department Of agriculture
estimated this years total cotton
production at 9,964,000 bales,
17l,000 bales less than its October
forecast.
Republican leaders decided Ia
give rural credits, in q bill for con-
sideration, right of way in the
senate over the administration
shipping bill.
The annual supply bill for the
department of state and justice,
carrying q provision of 100000
for the investigation and prosecu-
tion Of war frauds was passed by
the house.
The house judiciary committee
began its hearings on the Keller
impeachment hearings against At
torney General Daughertv and
agreed it would be unnecessary TO
call Chief Justice Taft as a wit
ness.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
VETERANS WILL
STAY IN SCHOOL
DURING HOLIDAY
Men Receiving Vocational
Training to Be Given
New Years and Christ
mas Off; Had Vacation

But two vacation days win be
enjoyed during the holiday season
by the former service men receiv-
ing instruction at the U. S. Vete-
rams bureaus vocational training
school-Christmas and New Years
day.
The officials OF the Veterans bu-
reau said yesterday that all Of the
men in training have had their
annual 15-day vacation earlier in
the year and that as the rules re-
quire pay TO stop when training is
not in progress. except In vacation
periods, it was declared to continue
through the holidays.
II. K. Gibson, director Of the
bureau, said yesterday that there
is not a man in the school less than
23 years OF age and all are anxious
to make the best of their time in
training. Most of them who are
married have their families here.
MIR. Gobson pointed out. There are
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13

Wen just pay that subsidy out
OF funds that we haven't got for
the bonus.-Dallas News.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13

and for pain in general. Accept
only "Bayer" package which con-
tains proper directions. Handy
boxes Of twelve tablets cost few
cents. Druggists also sell bottles
OF "a and 100. Aspirin is the trada
mark of Bayer Manufacture oe
Monoaceticacideste Of Salicylica"
cid.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
WANAMAKER Dies
At TOWN HON {
IN QUAKER CITY
World Famous Merchant
and Former Postmaster
General, Aged "a, Sue
Cumbs Suddenly Tuesday

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 12.---
John Wanamaker died at his
home here at s a. m.
The world famous merchant
and former postmaster general
passed away at his town house,
2O32 Walnut street. He had been
confined there since early in No.
vember with a heavy cold con-
tracted at his country estate,
"Lynden Hurst" at Jenkjntown,
near here. He was 81 years old.
Mr., Wanamaker was active in
his business up to the time he
was stricken. He spent much of
last winter in Florida, and was
in this city all summer hard at
work, with the exception Of occa-
sional surcease from the duties
of his offices for day at the
seashore.
He was always an early riser
and was usually in his. mercan-
tile establishment before its doors
were opened. Mr.. Wanamaker is
survived by his son, Rodman, a
resident of New York city, and
two daughters, Mary B., wife of
Barclay II. Warburton, and
Elizabeth, wife Of Norman Mac.
Leod, both of Philadelphia.
After Mr.. Wanamaker was
brought to his town house, he did
not improve, and two weeks ago
his condition became such as to
cause anxiety A week ago, how
ever, he showed marked improve
ment. At 5 o'clock this morning,
he was seized with violent
coughing spell, his physicians
stated, which resulted in extreme
heart weakness.
Major Barclay II. Warhurton,
Mr.. Wanamaker's son-in-law, no
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
ASK REPEAL OF
ESCH- CUMMINS
RAILROAD LAW
Continued from Pase One.


Of the courts to declare legislation
unconstitutional.
Enactment Of the Norris-Sin-
clair consumers and producers fin
ancing corporation bill designed to
increase prices farmers receive, re-
duce prices consumers pay for
farm products, and the creation of
an Independent system Of food
products credits.
Increased tax rates on large in
comes and inheritance and pay
ment OF a soldiers bonus oy re-
storing the tax on excess profits
Legislation providing minimum
essential standards of employment
for women; equality for women
and men while improving existing
political, social and industrial
standards, and state action to in
sure maximum benefit of federal
maternity and infancy acts"
Resolution Adopted
The following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, that the conference
for progressive political action, as
leading factor in securing the
election OF progressive United
States senators and members of
the house, request such members
to act as a peoples bloc and to
work for the peoples progressive
program, and that the chairman
and secretary OF this conference
shall call such progressive MEM
bers together as soon as the new
congress conVenes to organize
them for effective action
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13

Journal Want Ads. bring results
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
Prof. Schuette, head of the
Schuette-Lanz Dirigible Works.

The Schuette-Lanz Dirigible
Works, one Of the largest concerns
Of its kind in Germany, is planning
to operate air lines between the
chief cities in the United States.
Prof. Schuette, head of the con-
Germ, believes that German techi-
cal skill and American capital will
made luxurious air travel possible.
German dirigibles will be used.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13

about 100 men in the school, and
each receives an average OF SIS
day, which would mean that $500
day would be thrown away every
day the school might be idle. A
young bunch would be more anx-
ious for a vacation, Mr.. Gibson
said
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
10 Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative BROMO QUININF
tablets. The box bears the sigma
ture of T.. w. Grove. (Be sure you
get BROMO.) soc.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13

Santa Claus pack surely Will be
brimming with toys for the chill
dren. at the Elks' Community
Christmas Tree. The Elks have
purchased so dozen dolls, alone,
which means that the little girls
are sure to have a dolly to love
during the coming year. Many a
motherless little girl will heap up
on her Christmas dolly all the love
that her own mother would give
her were she still on earth.
The Elks committee has pur-
chased all the toys for the tree
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
MAY SIDETRACK MARINE
BILL TO ADOPT MEASURE
TO AID THE FARMERS

not so on record in support of any
one bill.
Attacks Ship. Measure
Although far credits ar;islation
was pushed to the front. the ship
ping bill received its share of at
tention. Senator Simmons. demo-
crat Of North Carolina, while de-
livering a speech in behalf OF "a
real farm credit bill" paused to
attack the ship measure and after
doing so offered the soldiers bonus
bill vetoed at the last regular ses-
sion Of congress by President Hard
ing and also his own farm credits
bill
Senator Jones in his opening
speech in behalf Of the shipping
measure detailed the necessity as
he saw t. for its passage and urged
members of the senate to approach
n vote upon it with fairness. His
address of more than an hour was
listened to with attention by sena-
tors on both sides of the chamber,
If the women keep on shooting
the stores will soon begin to adj
vertise: Tin shirts for hus-
bands. New York American.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
SAY "BAYER" when you buy Aspirin

Unless you see the name "Bay-
er" on package or on tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
product prescribed by physicians
over twenty-five years and proved
safe by millions for colds, head
ache, toothache, earache, neural
gia, lumbago, rheumatism, neuritis,
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13

titled the Associated Press Mr..
Wanamaker died peacefully at s
q. m.
When Mr.. Wanamaker's condl-
tion became grave during the
night all the members of the fam
lily were summoned and all were
present, with the exception of
Rodman Wanamaker, who arrived
too late.
The Wanamaker store here and
the one in New York were both
closed, a notice stating that the
stores would remain closed to
further notice.
The death Of Mr.. Wanamaker
who spent his entire life in Phila-
delphia and was always a leader
ins civic movements, was received
with sorrow by all classes Of citi-
zens.
Mr.. Wanamaker's life was in
sured for more than $4,000. 600.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
in Bethany Presbyterian church at
Twenty-second and Bainbridge
streets, neighborhood once
prosperous but no longer sugges-
tive of either beauty or wealth.
In that edifice, which long has
been familiarly known both by
those who worshiped there and
others as "John Wanamaker's
church." the body of the mer-
chant prince will lie in state
Thursday morning from 10 O'clock
until noon.
The. interment will be private
in the family vault in the pic
turesquely situated cemetery of
st. James the Less. The Rev. A.
Gordon MacLennan, pastor of
Bethany church, will conduct
services both in the church and
at the vault.
-- -
Well lust nav that subsidy out
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13

fright here in Albuquerque, which
means that the money expended
for the big community Joy event
will remain in the city. There will
be more thah one present, as well
as plenty Of candy, for each child.
Following is the list of subscrip-
tionS;
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13
GRANDCHILD Ha CROUPY
CnIEH

MY grandchild could get no re-
lief whatever from q very bad
croupy cough" writes Peter Ian
dis, Meyersdale. Pa, until l gave
him Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t is
a great help for chest and throat
trouble" Coughs. colds. Group.
throat, chest ard bronchial irrita-
tons quickly relieved with Foley's
Honey and Tar. Contains no
opiates--ingredients printed on the
wrapper. stood the test OF time
serving three generators. Sold
everywhere. ADV.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1922-12-13

Eleutherios Venizelos, former
PREMIER of Greece and one of the
reatest statesmen Of that nation,
S one of the dominating figures
the Lausanne, Switzerland, con-
erence now trying to settle prob
ems growing out Of conditions in
The near east