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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
ISAAC s. BAIRD IS
81 YEARS OLD TODAY
Aged Resident Still Hale and
Hearty Despite His Many
Years.

Isaac S. Baird today is quietly cele-
brating his ninety-first birthday At
his home, so3 West Ninth street.
where ne has lived for IS years.
Mr.. Baird was born August "a. 1881.
IN house at the head OF Shtpley
street. His parents. George Baird
and Mary Ann Baird, were both VII
mington people. When he WAS about,
year old. his family moved TO a
house at Tenth and Market streets.
where the Hotel du Pont now stands.
and lived there for about 20 years.
Later Mr.. Baird lived for about 12
years on Jefferson. street. between
Eighth and Ninth. At one umo he
lived in Philadelphia for nine years.
Mr.. Baird has been An active men,
Der OF West Presbyterian Church for
90 years. He was one OF the charter
members of the church, being one OF
the members OF Central Church that
left to form the new congregation. He
was the vice-president OF the Mems
Bible Class when II was organized
and has been interested IN its activi-
ties ever since. He now holds the Of
Ace of honorary president IN the
class. For % years Mr.. Baird was
clerk OF the session and when he re-
signed because he did not feel able
20 attend the night meetings. he wns
elected clerk emeritus. which honor
ary position he now holds. In his
youth, Mr.. Baird was member OF
/ Hanover Church, when It stood a,
Sixth and King streets.
Mr.. Baird 10 IN excellent health, al
though II is difficult for him to walk
far. He attends church each Sunday
being taken in the machines Of hi.
friends.
Mr.. Baird learned the trade of G
machtn1st. which ne practised both IL
Philadelphia and at the Betts ma
chine shop IN this city, where no Wa,
employed for IL ycara later N
worked at his hrcther's mnrocco plan
on Third street. between Orange AND
Tatnan
Mr.. Baird Is interested in all event.
Of the day, and declares that th'
growth OF the city since his boyhooS
is remarkable. When he moved Il
his present home. As years ago. 1t wa
in the open country with farms ant
cornhelds nearby.
MI. fSaiTu n NCTet CnlfOleD liNc Hcd
him His son. Charles Baird, II mar
ried and lives AT Ashley. His daugh
,ers, Mary c. Baird and Emily BAIRD
live with him Miss Emily Baird I
a teacher in the public schools. Mr'
J Baird died several years ago.
No special. observance Is bein
made OF Mr.. Bsird's birthday, a.
; though his many friends will probabl
call or send greetings TO wish him
( happy birthday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
BALL AND MILLER
ARE WELLPLEASEO
At Least They 50 Talk About
ths Convention: Ball to Take
q Rest.

kpeciai Dispatch From Every Evenings
Washington Correspondent.
washington. Aug. Ex-senator l..
Heisler Dali. Mrs. Rall and Miss Stell,
After their return from Delaware. yes
Mrday, where Senator Ball was In
attendance upon the Republican State
Convention. left overland for point
near sutton. West Virginia where
shsy will camp for several days with
/ party OF friends.
Senator Ball said he was going for
needed rest after n strenuous time,
10Th In Washington and In Delaware,
lrl probably would return 10 Wash
nstcn Monday. or in time TO register
his vote on the Bonus bill.
Those Republican Delawareans who
ire soiourning in Washington, and
Aho to,k an active part In the Della
rare Republican Convention, indi-
h,e they are well pleased with tho
way things went. Senator Rail-. who
seconded the nomination OF Repre-
Natative Caleb X Layton as the Re
publican candidate for Congress. said
/, was nreiless to sey the resul; OF
the convention pleased him, as he
k1Ne MS support W ptih i'is a~s' ~
kr Representative. and Senator Cole
man du Pont for rejection 10 :ho
Senate. The senior Senator was al.
miles" when he arrived here. ana
p,idencly entertained the belief that
the result of the convention would re-
bound to hs advantage as well as ~
the .dvantsge ~ those who were
dominated.
Miller Also Pleased.
Colonel Thomas W. Miller, alien
property custodian. who also took y
conspicuous part in the proceedings
OF the convention. returned 20 Wash
ington. yesterday afternoon. full OF
Enthusiasm over the way peace had
conn, 70 the Republican factions In
Delaware as indicated by the har-
monious convention last Tuesday a;
Dover. He said the work OF the con-
v~ntion was satisfactory 20 him and
ne thought Il would be pleasing 70
the rank and file Of the party In Della
Asre.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
DEATHA.

BRENNFR-suddenly. in this city. on
Aug. 2l, 1922. Lula NJ. Brenner OF
Cleveland. Ohio. age ~ years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services at funeral parlors
OF Harvey z Nichols 5o2 West Seven n
str~~, on Friday afternoon. AZ O'Clock
city time. Interment at silverbrook
cemetery.
COOK In this city. on August %.
1922. Annie NJ q. wife OF Anthony Cook.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
send the funeral from the residence OF
her son -in-lAw. Edward Stout. 1912 wes,
Fourteenth street. on Saturday morning
August 2e. 1922. at y o'clock. High mass
~ ST AIMS X. G. Church at 9 80. In
termcnt at Cathedral cemetery
ClRRINDFk-On August %. 1922 VII
Nam @ Currinder. aged 65 years. :
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
oence Kiamensi. Marshsllton. Del, on
Friday afternoon. August rs. nj 3 O'Clock
In t~rmeut at ChriStiana cemetery. 2
SWAMI this city on Aug "a. 1922
Myrtle ID. Swan. Age "a years.
Rclatives are invited TO Attepd the
Funeral services at her late residence
ql2 W. Sixth street. on Saturday after
noon. ~ 2 ociock. city time Intermedt al
silyerbrook cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
CARNIVAL AT CLAYMONT.
Proceeds Win be Used to Cancel Debt
Arainst New Church There.

Plans for a big carnival. to be held
this evening. Friday and Saturday
evenings, have been completed by the
congregation OF the Church OF the
Holy Rosary, In Claymont. The affair
will be held on the church lawn. and
the proceeds will go toward cancel
ing the debt against the church.
a large number OF booths have been
arranged. These include aluminium
ware. fruit, fancy articles. novelties
tobacco. groceries. baskets. blankets
vegetables. cake, ice cream, candy and
numerous other articles. A number
OF gifts WIN be awarded zach evening
and on Saturday night, q radio set
complete with amplifler, viii be given
awAy.
The committee in charge OF the
carnival comprises: Paul Leinheiser-
chairman: Charles Schmelzer. treas
urer; Mrs. John Anen, secretary
Mrs. e, N. Mosorfey, Mrv. r. @. A
MrAno. e, n. AfcSoriey. Arthul
Weigel and Joel Gillian.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
PExNsY SYSTEM NORMAL.
Freight and Passenger Service Not
Curtalled Because Of Strike.

With over $4,000 shopmen. or 92
per cent OF normal force now at
work on the Pennsylvania eystcm, oil
running repairs are being made and
some work is being done 10 get equip
ment In shape TO handle the great vol
ume OF traffic which will have to be
'fnoveH In the fall. The Pennsylvania
has gone all through the shopmen's
strike without having to cancel q
train. freight or passenger. or curtnil
It's service in any way. From the be-
ginning s5 per cent Of the shopmen
Il is claimed remained loyal 10 the
company and this body has boen
steadily built up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
MOONLIGHT FOR MISSION.
Outing and River Ride VIII be Held
Next Tuesday Evening.

A moonlight for the bcncnt Of st.
Patrick's Mission will he held on Tues
day evening. August 20. under the d.
rection OF Rev. James M. Grant, u. d..
assistant pastor Of st. Patrick's
Church. Ono OF the Wilson line boats
has been chartered for the occasion
Joe Dales Melody Boys will furnish
music for dancing. and a committee
OF men and women will supply re-
freshments. q
An unusual feature Of the excursion
In that tickets are free. Those wishing
to attend may obtain M many tickets
AS they desire by making application
TO Father Grant There will be plenty
OF entertainment aboard the boat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
WOMAN HAS ODD MIsHAP.
Both Ankles BADLY Injured when She
Falls Over Dog.

West Chester. Pa. Aug "a, Mrs.
William HoJones. wife OF a leading
peculiar accident Tuesday and is
now an inmate OF the Chester County
Hospital. suffering from n compound
fracture OF the right ankle and splinter
cd bone OF the left one. With her
husband. MrW. Jones was on an auto
mobile trip In Pike county, and they
stopped for time at the home OF a
friend. While there, Mrs. Jones, who
had risen from chair. stepped upon
small dog and was thrown heavily
to the Moor, the injuries resulting.
She was cared for Mt hospital at
Milford and later sent here In an
ambulance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
r. NJ. LAWRENCE HERE.
Pair Expert WIN Advise Directors on
Conduct Of Elsmere Exhibit

4. NJ. Lawrence, OF Billings. Mon
hna. formerly manager Of the MID
and Empire Fair OF Montana, one Of
he largest and most successful In
er-state fairs in the West. Is the guest
G the directors OF the Delaware State
Fair Association and will confer with
shem regarding the development Of
The Delaware state Fair.
Mr.. Lawrence. who Is regarded as
ene of the foremost experts in fair
york In the country. will observe the
preparation fer the conduct and the
elean-up Of the fair. for the purpose
H giving suggestions as 10 It's de-
eelopmcnt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
Mary Lord Injured In Auto Crash.

Mary Lord. 20 years old OF sis
Sprace street. wac slightly injured
a bout the back and shoulders when the
car in which she was riding with
Joseph A Forrest Of 905 West Fourth
street. collided with the machine Of
DIR. William c. Speakman OF 1901 Della
ware Anue. at Twenty-third and
MarkeS street laet night. The young
woman was able TO go to her home
after receiving treatment from q near
by doctor. Both machines figuring IN
tho crash were damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
Two Small Boys In Custody.

Benjamin Rodgers, 10 years old, was
arrested by patrolman Hultzburg on
East Fourth street last evening on
complaint that he was taking produce
Joseph Palino, IA years old, wac ar
rested by Patrolman Moran on a
charge OF disturbing the neighborhood
IN which ne lives. Both ofthe boys
have been turned over TO the Juvenile
Court authorities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
Are You Fat
Just Try This

Thousands OF overfAt people have be-
come slim by following the advice Of doc
tors who recommend Marmola Prescrip-
ton Tablets. those harmless little fat
reducers that simplify the dose OF the
famous Marmola Prescription. II too fat,
don't wait-go now 10 your druggist and
for one dollar. which is the price the
world over. procure a case OF these tablets
II preferable you can secure them direct
by sending price to the MsrmolA Co,
1912 Woodward avenue. Detroit. Mich
They reduce steadily and easily without
tiresome exercise or starvation diet and
leave no unpleasant effect.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
kOTEp MEDICAL WRITER DEAD.

by Associated Press 10 Every Eveping.
Atlanta. Ca Aug. N--Dr. La Ban
Clark. known In medical circles
throughout the world by virtue oS his
writings on medical research. is dead
~ his home hero today as the result
ps fve weeks Illness which followed
the stroke of spoplexy. He was 81
kears of age.
Dr. Clark initiated the glandular
treatment for defective children.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
Finn Star Charrcs Desertion.

Los Angeles. Aug. 24.-Car1nsl Ny
ers. motion picture actress. flied suit
yesterday for divorce from Isadore
B. Kornblum. attorney and song
writer. whom she charged with de-
sertion. Miss Myers IL the daughter
of a religious leader and author.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
Miss Finn Leaves Hospital.

Mies Margaret Finn. 10 years old
OF 632 West Third street. has re-
covered from the effects OF tho poison
tablets she took In mistake for aspirin
Monday night and has been discharged
from the Delaware hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
Father Of Quarantine System BEAD.

New Orleans. La. Aug. 24.--Dr. Jo-
seph Holt. So, said to be the originator
of the quarantine system OF maritime
sanitation. died here last night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
IN MEAORIAR.

mother. sally A swain. who departed this
life Ausus, -. 1915. Gone but not for
gotten Husband and Children
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-24
FOR NERVOUS DISORDERS

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
For insomnia, mental exhaustion
and lassituds the best tonic for nerves
and stomach-Adv.
, 1922-08-24

Many isolated precincts are vet to
be heard from and the race is destined
to be very close, indeed. AS will be
seen from the above figures . Mr.. Hay
was leading this noon by the narrow
margin of III votes.
The other contest Of particular inter
est-that between Marshall S. Rey-
nolds and Charles f. Winter for the
republican congressional nomination
would seem to have been won by Judge
Winter, the latest returns giving him
a total of 1893 to Reynolds 1O,477-
a majority of nearly 5000. IT is un-
likely that the precincts unheard from
will make any material change in
these totals.
In the race for county offices, only
two contests occurred, Leland A.
Smiley being conceded the republican
nomination for county clerk, and C. G..
Campbell securing the republican nomi-
nation for sheriff over w. L. Farrell
by a large majority.
The vote in Saratoga precinct was
as follows:
For u. $. Senator
, 1922-08-24
PUTTING DOWN TEST WELL
TO SUPPLY LOCAL SYSTEM
Eight-ineh Bore Nearly Completed OH
Lot Occupied by Saratoga
Town Hall.

Frank Wilcox has about completed
the eight-inch well on the town hall
lot, it being estimated that the under
ground flow will be struck at n depth
OF 40 feet. As sOon as this flow is en-
countered, n powerful pump will be
put TO work TO test the flow to deter
mine whether or not one well will sup
ply the waterworks system to be built
this fall.
Work ON other features Of the local
system will be under way within the
next week or two, and Contractor J.. f..
Crum is expected TO arrive here within
the next few days to initiate the work
His bond has been signed and approved
and turned over to the city officials,
and It is expected the materials for
the system will be arriving very short
ly.
, 1922-08-24
Planting Fish in Lakes.

Ten thousand small trout from the
federal hatchery, including both Rain
bow and Brook, have been planted in
nine of the lakes in the Gold Hill re-
gion the past week, through the CO.
operation OF various parties. Ranger
NJ. Il. Ames, assisted by Warren Me-
Carger, Buster Harrison and Harry
Davidson, looked after the hauling and
packing Of the fish. while the expense
connected with the transportation and
planting Of the youngsters was borne
by local parties. including G. w. Sis
son. Saratoga Commercial Co, Wood
Mercantile. Harvey 4 Sjoden. G. L..
Plummer, F. X. johnson and Marshall
Higgins.
A number Of the trout were liberated
in Twin Lakes, nea the base Of Medi-
cine Bow Peak, and the balance in
seven nearby lakes which have no es-
names.
, 1922-08-24
NEW SCHOOL HOUSE IN
PROCESS OF BUILDING
VIII BE Ready for Occupancy nj Open
ing Of School on Tuesday,
September Fifth.

The new school house, recently pur-
chased by the board In order to reduce
the congestion in the brick building, ar
rived last week from the manufacture
ers and is now being erected by Albert
Nixon. The building came knocked
down and goes together In sections,
and II is expected to have IL completed
shortly after the first Of the month.
Mr.. Nixon has the foundation about
completed and the construction work
win now 60 forward very rapidly.
The board found It necessary to pur-
chase three lots adjoining the old
school property and the new building
will occupy these lots, to the southeast
Of the brick building. While Mr..
Duerig. the principal, has not nou
cd his plans for the coming school year.
It is surmised that the primary depart
ment viii be placed In the new build
ing. Such an arrangement would give
much additional space to the high
school and upper grades, and do AWAY
with many of the difficulties which
have resulted from o~vercrowding dur
ing recent years.
, 1922-08-24
Approval Given
to Local Project
Has Been Declared Entirely Feasible
by Reclamation Service Engi-
neers, Says Emerson.

In an address before the Rawlins
Rotary Club a few days ago, State
Engineer Frank G. Emerson stated in
plain words that the Platte River pro-
ject at Saratoga had beer given full
approval by the Reclamation Service
officials, and that construction work
thereon would be started as soon as
the financial end of the matter could
be arranged.
Reporting Mr.. Emerson's speech, the
Rawlins Republican said:
Mr.. Emerson prefaced his remarks
by calling attention to the fact that
matters involving the permanent es-
Establishment of irrigation systems and
the expenditure of vast sums of the
public's money, necessarily moved
along slowly and that it was a com
mon error to get impatient and think
h subject was being forgotten or me-
elected. In the present instance ex-
haustiye surveys have been made and
preliminary work has been kept I'D
constantly, with the result hat the
Saratoga project, as it is called, which
will render 10000 acres of rich land
available for irrigation and intensive
development, is now declared absolute
, 1922-08-24
Plans Maturing
for High School
Petition for Formation Of a High
School District to BE Presented
to the Commissioners.

The petition to the county commits
sioners for the formation of a high
school district to be comprised of the
school districts of the Platte Valley has
met with h very general approval of
freeholders throughout the valley. A
feeling of need and n demand for n
four-year accredited high school in the
valley is appreciated by those signing
the petition, and many good wishes for
the success of the plan have been ex-
pressed.
Consolidation of the several districts
in the valley makes possible such an
institution. 1t means n permanent as
set to the community-one we can well
be pround of, and one where returns
to the valley go without saying.
The lack of a high school often
means that the child does not get a
high school education. The parent Of
ten dislikes the idea of sending a IL
or 10 year old boy or girl way to
school unless perhaps the child is able
TO stay with relatives. Again, for
financial reasons, it may be impossible
to send h child to a private school or
even away to another public school
The parent may not be able to move
out of the community, however much
he might so desire, and keep the child
in school. A high school in the valley
would make it possible for nine out of
every ten children to secure the adj
vantages of a high school education.
Briefly the plan of organization for IA
high school is as follows:
Under the provisions Of Chapter 1876
Of Wyoming Compiled Statutes 1920,
whenever 100 freeholders of several
districts petition the county commis-
%sioners n request the formation and
establishment of Il high school district,
the commissioners shall call AN election
within 20 days after giving 30 days no
tice throughout the several districts.
This election TO be held TO see whether
said high school district shall or shall
not he formed. 1t is planned to have
n district election brought up at the
time of the general election next No
vember.
The required number have signed the
petition from the eleven districts of
the valley, which embraces territory
from Walcott TO the Big Creek ranch.
These are districts Nos. ., Is, s. 10. 26.
30, 80, %, %, II and 13.
1t will then be up to the qualified
electors of the several districts whether
said high school district shall or shall
not be formed. Whenever such n dis
trict shall have been formed, 1t is The
to be decided by the electors as to the
method of procedure to be followed,
buildings required, courses to be Of
fered, etc.
The combined assessed valuation
G921) Of the several districts is So
560,465.0O. One can readily see that
with this valuation n very small tax
levy would he required to erect and
CONTINUED on Page FOUR
, 1922-08-24

Continued on Page Four
, 1922-08-24

terest was the appearance of n brand
new geyser. Without preliminary
manifestations Il quiet mud pool near
the head Of Obsidian creek in Yellow
stone park erupted and sent n column
of stcaming no mud, aud rocks 800
feet into the air.
The eruption inundated the automo-
bile road between Mammoth Hot
Springs and Norris Geyser Basin and
covered the ground for several acres.
The eruption lasted several minutes
and was repeated ut irregular inter-
walls, each time sending up n 30O-foot
column Of mud and water, which is
higher than any of the other geysers
in the park.
Automobiles parked nearby while
their owners waited for the new gey-
ser to perform again were struck with
stones elected from the pool. Guards
were posted along the road by Super
intendent Horace NJ. Albright to pre-
vent visitors approaching too close to
the mud-filled crater of the new gey-
ser. In 1915 the same pool threw
water Is or 20 feet high, but it has
neer been regularly active.
The new geyser will be named the
Semi Centennial" in observance of
the fiftieth anniversary this year of
the establishment of the park.
Old Faithful, the worlds greatest
and ~best-known geyser, is no longer
faithful to the schedule under which
it has operated since time began. The
Morning Glory, the worlds prettiest
and most dainty geyser, has changed
its color. Mud geyser, the worlds
ugliest and nastiest geyser, no longer
throws its evil-smelling mud in the
air, but has assumed the appearance
of a mighty monster struggling just be-
meath the surface in a sea of mud in
its horrid prison. White Dome gey-
ser, II of the smalle- "spouters'' has
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, 1922-08-24
y feasible by the government engi-

ly feasible by the government engi-
neers.
The paramount Importance to Raw
Inns n the entire county of the COM
pletion of this reclamation project was
impressed by Mr.. Emerson upon his
hearers. Not only will these big areas
with their added productivity, enrich
the present owners. but will be IA per-
manent source of wealth to the entire
community. He called attention to the
fact that agriculture is the most i'm
p%ortant of the basic industries and that
when the government, through its rec
lamation service did finally install an
irrigation system it was built for all
time and dedicated to posterity as well
as those now living to enjoy its bene.
fits. He said that long after our coal
mines are exhausted and our oil wells
pumped dry men would be engaged in
raising food for the world and would
be deriving advantages from reclama.
ton work now being planned and exc
cuted by the government.
OF vital interest also to the rich ter
ritory surrounding Saratoga and En-
campment, as well as to this city. is the
continued operation and maintenance
of the Saratoga & Encampment rail.
road, which Mr.. Emerson helped sur.
vey and which, while sometimes called
the 'Slow and Easy" was nevertheless
of great Importance and must be kept
running. The additional tonnage
which will be sure to follow the com
pletion of the irrigation project will
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, 1922-08-24
Music Glasses Resumed

On and after September LIST, Mrs.
Gustave Jensen will resume her classes
In Piano, Voice and Organ.
New or former pupils desiring to ar
range for lessons, are requested to en-
roll as soon as possible, in order that
dates and hours may be satisfactorily
arranged. SIP
, 1922-08-24
PARK GEYsERs ACTING QUEERLy
Government Scientists Unable 10 Ae-
count for Disturbances OF Spout
ers Of Wonderland.

A press dispatch sent out recently
from Mammoth Hot Springs In Yellow
stone park AYERS that something is
happening to the geysers in Yellow
stone.
The latest feature of particular in
, 1922-08-24

W. Il. Sears and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor Pennock and Mrs. II. Il.
Johnson returned home Monday from
file vicinity OF Walden, Colo, where
they had spent several days gathering
raspberries.
, 1922-08-24
Race Is Close BetUeen Hay and
Carey---Hay Is Leading by 100

Returns received by The Sun by tele-
phone shortly after noon today give
the following totals in the race for the
republican nomination for the COVER
norship: