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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-06

Mr.. Albert WyIie, of Mt. Car
mel, entertained party Of about 20
at Open lake last week.
The election of mayor, recorder,
marshal and aldermen will be held in
Brighton next Monday. Results will
be announced in our issue Of next
week.
Mr.. L.. o. Baltzer,, head of the
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of this
city, donated playground apparatus
to the City Grammar School for the
pleasure of the children at cost Of
about $3.50. 1t was installed last Fri
day by Mr.. Baltzer and Prof. Sand
lin and is now ready for use.
The Bulletin, monthly organ of
the Tennessee Bankers Association,
gave a splendid account in its last is
sue Of the reception rendered Mr.
John T. Garner, president of the Tip
ton County Farmers Union Bank,
celebrating the 35th anniversary Of
Mr.. Gamers service to that institu
ton.
"A representative of 0. R. Ewing
& CO., public accountants, of Mem
phis, was in the city Monday to con-
fer with members of the county court
regarding a general audit Of all
county records and funds by his firm.
No action was taken on the matter
BY the court, but it will probably
come up for consideration at the next
meeting.
VIII Hunt, colored, was arrested
Monday BY the sheriff on charge
Of shooting Calvin Austin, colored,
Saturday night. The difficulty be-
tween Hunt and Austin occurred on
the Templeton farm near Atoka. Hunt
shot Austin three times, but his in
juries are not considered serious UNI
less other complications develop.
Hunt was lodged in the county jail to
await srial in the circuit court.
Mr.. James Holmes, a Confeder
ate veteran of Greenville, Texas, ar
rived here Sunday evening for a visit
to relatives from Richmond, Va,
where he attended the Confederate
reunion recently. Mr.. Holmes was
born and reared in Upton county
and will be remembered by the Older
citizens of Covington. In the war
between the states, he was a member
of Company G, 9th Regiment Of For
rests Cavalry, and Is thought to be
the only member of that company
remaining among us. In the battle
of Perryville he was seriously
wounded. While here Mr.. Holmes is
the guest Of his niece, Mrs. J. G..
Boals.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-06

Walter McDammon and Leonard
Boyd, arrested in Lauderdale county
last week by Sheriff Coughlan and a
prohibition agent on a charge Of own
ing and operating an illicit still, were
arraigned Saturday before United
States Commissioner ]. Lauderdale
Richardson and bound over to the
federal court Failing to execute
bond, they were committed to the
Lauderdale county jail.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-06
METHODIST BIBLE CLASS
ELECTS OFFICERS

Last Sunday morning the Business
Mems Bible Glass Of the First
Methodist church, after their regu-
lar meeting, elected the following Of
ficers to serve for the period between
July ] and December 81, 1922: G.
H. Hill, president; w, Fl. Bailey,
vice-president; Ed Lowenhaupt,
treasurer; d. Fyfe, secretary. Rev.
W.. A. Freeman, D. D., and Mr., J. L.
Richardson we're named on the in
struction committee. The executive
committee elected Is composed Of
Rev. L. D. Hamilton, pastor; G. A.
Girdner, ]. H. FTippin, J. A. Shelton
and Lucian Cockrill
The class under the leadership of
the retiring officers has shown CON
siderable progress, gaining new mem
bers and increasing the average at
tendance considerably. The newly
elected officers have been identified
with the class since its organization
and will doubtless maintain the same
pace of advancement in their Sun
day school work,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-06
CIRCUIT COURT
NOW IN SESSION
CONVENED WEDNESDAY MORN
ING WITH FULL DOCKET

Jury Selected to Hear Evidence in
Walker-Simonton Conspiracy Case
Several Important Cases to Be
Heard This Term-Judge Baptist
Charges Grand Jury Regarding
Law Infractions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
RAIL MEN AND MINERS
IN STRIKE ALLIANCE

Chicago, lFeb. 23.--Leaders OF mine
and RAILROAD labor unions in a joint
session yesterday voted 10 form "a
protective alliance" through which the
United Mine Workers OF America
would receive 'the full support OF
majority of the nations railroad en-
ployees in the miners strike. proposed
for April !. The alliance as yet does
not call for a sympathetic rail strike.
however.
After discussion lasting through
the morning the delegates unanimous
ly adopted a resolution to form a pro-
tective alliance and appointed COM
mittee of five to draw up the agree
ment. This committee was instructed
to report back TO the assembly late
today. No specific recommendations
were given as to the scope the agree
ment should take.
The members of this committee were
Assistant Grand Chief Wills, OF the
Firemen's Brotherhood: President
Ryan, Of the Carmen; Secretary Roth
of the Telegraphers; Yice-presideni
Dempsey, of the Longshoremen, and
Vice-president Murray of the Miners
In making known the adoption OF
the resolution calling for an alliance
President Lewis, of the miners. said
that gratifying progress" had beer
lmade in the meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
BURKE WAS EASY MARK
FOR WALL ST. SAARPS
Former Treasurer Lost All His
Fortune When Firm Falls;
Probe for Crooks.
ny AsArintcd Press to Every Evening.

Now York, Feb. 23s-Liabilitics OF
the brokerage firm OF Kardos 4 Burke,
which last night went into tho hands
OF a receiver, were variously estimated
here today Mt from 100000 to 100000.
John Burke, former treasurer OF the
United States, whose signature APP
pcared on bank notes Issued from
early in 1913 until his resignation a
little more than n year ago. declared
today he had lost everything In the
collapse of the business. Bankers who
had been associated with him In bust
ness were quoted as asserting their
belief that he had been an innocent
dupe" I'm the development of the amaz-
Ing situation revealed by the failure.
Matters relating TO the firms affairs
were 10 be discussed at the office OF
the attorney for Robert p Stephen
son. receiver, here today. Legal ac-
tions against a number OF firms that
are members OF the New York Stock
Exchange might. It was intimated. be
the sequel of the fall OF the House OF
Kardos and Burke. IL was Indicated
that If these suits were successful
the firm might pay its creditors dollar
and dollar.
| John Burke was three times gov
ernor of North Dakota before becom-
ing treasurer of the United States In
March 1913. His partner. Louis Mont
gomery Kardos, was n poor immi'
grant from Hungary nine years age
and found his first employment in th'
financial district as a $40 Il weel
| messenger The firm had branches II
PHILADELPHIA, Baltimore, Washington
/ Pittsburg, st. Louis and other cities
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
PROTECTION
FOR COUNTY HOSPITAL
Trustees Of the Poor Renomi-
nate Present Staff for
Ensuing Year.

The Trustees OF the Poor, at their
annual meeting. yesterday, considered
the advisability OF improving fire pro-
lection at the County Hospital. A re-
port was presented by an engineer.
I'm which he detailed various methods
for making the desired changes. The
grand jury, in it's last report, recon-
mended immediate steps be taken 10
improve the fire protection al the hos
pital.
Officers were nominated yesterday
for the election In April as follows
President, Harry c. Tazewell; super
intendent Henry Stafford: coroner's
physician, DIR. II. w. Briggs: resident
physician. DIR. p. A. NJ. Rovitti; sec
retary and financial secretary, H. w
Hushebeck; attorney. John +. Lynn,
matron. Mrs. Anna Stafford: first as.
s.stant matron, Nell Wadsley; seconc
sassistant matron. Eva l.. Stewart
head nurse, female department. Eliz.
abeth Moore: head nurse. male depart.
ment. Harry Timms; chief engineer
George Poole; chauffeur, Charlie.
Shaw; watchman, Walter r. Young
Mr.. Hisshebeck was nominated I,
fill the vacancy caused by the death O.
+. l.. Clark. Eva l.. Stewart anc
Charles Shaw are the only new nom
inees in the selections made, the 9th
! ers being present incumbens.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
STOP RHEUMATISM
WITH RED PEPPER

When you are suffering With rhey-
rnatism so you can hardly get around
lust try Red Pepper Rub and you will
have the quickest relief known.
Nothing has such concentrated. pen
etrating heat as red peppers. Instant
relief. Just as soon az you-apply Red
Pepper Rub you feel the tingling heat.
In three minutes 1t warns the sore
spot through and through. Frees the
blood circulation, breaks W the con-
gestion- and the old rheumatism tor
ture In gone.
Rowle's Red Pepper Rub. made from
red peppers, costs little at any drug
store. Get n Jar at once. Use It foi
/ lumbago. neuritis. backache, stiN neck
sore muscles, colds in chest. Almost
instant relief awaits you. BE sure tc
get the genuine, with the name
Rowles on each package.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
IT'S ROADS PETITION
FOR PAY REDUCTION
Decreases Would Apply to All
Glasses of Workers; Unions
Want Increase

Chicago. Feb. 23--More than l7b
railroads, including every big trans
portation limo in the country except
the Pennsylvania railroad. had filed
petitions for wage reductions for all
classes of employees when the wage
docket was closed at the United States
Railroad Labor Board yesterday.
Unexpected counter proposals for
wage increases were filed by seven
labor organizations in addition to the
increase of 13 cents an hour over
present wages asked by the six rail-
way shop crafts unions, as announced
two months ago.
Hearings on the wage disputes for
all classes Of employees except the five
train service brotherhoods-the en-
gineers, firemen, conductors trainmer
and swItchmen--wIll begin March G
the roads submissions generally seek
ing restoration of wages paid prior C
May /, 1920, when the boards first
wage award. amounting to $500. .000.-
600 became effective.
The cross petitions for more pay
vary IN the amounts sought, ranging
from 10 l3 cents an hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
NEW nigh RCOROS
MADE IN EXCHANGE

New York, rch. cs. tWali street.
10 40 a m.>--Accumuiation M ~ buying
crs,rrs over the holiday gave momen-
tum 70 tho further advance Of prices
AT the opening of today'r stock mar
ket Foreign oils, especially R"y"
Dutch. Shell Trading and General As
rhalt. were the strongest issuer. South
~rn Railway aud st. Louis and san
Francisco featured the renewed In
uuiry for speculative rails. and Scars
Vochuck and Pierce Arrow, preferred.
denoted short covering. The only stock
10 show acute weakness was National
Euamelling. common. That stock
dropped sh points on further post
por-mcnt of dividend action.
Noon-rhc market wevered In the
nrst half hour because of pressure
against Mexican and Pan American
rctroleums. c'ruciblc steel and Rock
Island Prices rcboundcd hriskly, how
ever. ON the fresh demand fcr high
grade rats. s,ecls. equipments. motors
and sp.cisl,ics.
ilgh records for year or more
were made hy United states steel.
baldwin Locomotive. American Car,
General Electric, Studchakcr and
Chandler these gaining 10 : points.
Canadian Pacific added to Z points
20 i,S recent steady advance and Union
Pacific. Reading. second, preferred
st. Louis and san Francisco and perr
Marquette. preferred. gained l 60 / "
points
American WOODEN. National Lead
and International Nickel. preferred
MISC w.rc strong. National Enamellins
recovered it's loss despite the passing
~ the common dividends.
Cali money opened ut per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Reported hv Associated rrcs- for
Every Evening st noon today.
Philadelphia. Fob. 2s.-Whoat--
No. rcd winter. l.SS6ai as; 90. gar
iicky. ia40ise.
corn--No. for export. 70ih97i;
dc. No. 2. sais dTo; No. 4. es16ss:
car lots. No. yellow, 7s@7sh; No. 3,
yellow. TsS.
os,s-No. 2. white. a7@s7h; No. 3
white. sSsats.
l,uttsr--W cstern creamery extra.
~ Gas. nearby prints fancy. Asas7.
Eugs- Nearby extra, flrsts, 22ts do.
nrrts. sis, western extra, firsts. So;
do. nrsts. al; fancy selected. packed.
aeasi
Checsc--New York whole milk.
fancy Mats. 2s: DO. fresh. 2ia22; fair
90 good, ie@2o; lonshorn, 2sis@23h
single daisies. held. sS; DO. fresh. 22is
m2a.
Live poultry Fowls 276ai; spring
chickens, ?fass; young roosters. 2Sl
ss. old roostcrs. 2oa2i; turkeys, 3o6
40. ducks. white relin, ssdso; DO.
mixed colorr. sad3s, mu-covy. 2ad26
Gee~c. 2ah26.
Dressed poultry--Sprins turkeys
fnncv. dry packed. 5o0b2. do. west
crn fancy. todsi; fair To good. sotGa5
old tonr. soCasa; fowls. fresh killed
choice 20 fancy, 2s@so; do. small sizes
?iI?f; roasting chickens nearby. a7
@se. wcetcrn. ?aasS; nroilins chick
ens, nearby. ?Anss; do. western. 22@
a.. old roosters. ??M3a; ducks. sea
90. 40. fair 20 good, 2642T; geese
fancy. ?;msb; do. fair 20 good. 2od22
ro,atoc.-Whito, hundred pounds
fancy. i.Tba2.sS.
Fiour--Soft winter straight western
s?Snt.1t. do. nearby. 5000 $50: hard
winter straight. 7.ooa7.bo; do. short
patent. 100000; spring FIRST. clear
sloMe.Ao do patent, 7.7o@slo; do
short patent. s?oasbo; fancy sprinl
and city mills patent. family bran5
sibae1h.
ilay--Timothy No. 2. 22.0o0230'
per ton, do. No. 3. 2oood2i 90: sam.
pie. ieooais.0o; no grade. l4o0G
lsoo; clover mixed hay. lieht mixed
fi,sod:a.o0. No. 4. mixed. 200oM2l 90
Tallov--rrimc city loose. 5 cents
DO special loose, cents. prime coun
try. 4 cents. edible. In ticrces. sis.
nrsn--Soft winter in l00-poun,
sacks. sshol3e.oo a ton; do. spring
sboom.se 90.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
10000 R. R. F|REMEN
HIT BY REDUCT|ON.,
TEN-H0UR DAY BACK
Labor Board Eliminates Extra
Pay Until Beginning Of
Eleventh Hour.
FEDERAL AGREEMENT
by Associated Pres. to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago. Feb. 2s.--Another pay
slash. this time hitting 1000 stationary
fremen and oilers. WAS made by the
United States Railroad Labor Board
today when 1t announced rules, ef-
fective March 1. eliminating extra pay
until after the tenth hour and setting
up a split tricls"sof eight hours with
In spread OF twelve without any
overtime pay.
Following several other decisions
virtually restoring the tcn-hour day
for railroad workers, the board today
authorized the roads to pay only pro-
rata wages after the regular eight
hours which the board retained in
principle as constituting days work
Time and one half will be paid after
ten hours.
time will be paid for the first ter
hours work. whether included In the
twelve-hour spread or not. and time
and one half will be given thereafter
Formerly the flremen and oilers, al
OF whom work around railroad shops
were paid time and one half. after
eight hours.
Sundays and holidays will be paic
for at the pro-rata rate. n minimum
Of three hours payI being made 70
two hours work or less. MONTH,
rated employees wages arc 10 be ad
justed to eliminate the old time ON,
one half provisions.
Ten rules regarding discipline
grievances, discrimination agains
committeeman and similar matter
were remanded 20 the employees an
the roads for further negotiation.
The boards new rules supplant tn
national agreement made durin
Federal control, which has been In ef
feet since January 10. 1920.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
FINANCIAL MOTIFS.

The American Railways Company
system, which last year did a gross
hus'nces of sis.s30. 600. clearing net OPP
Grating income OF A.e32 600. expcnd-
81 ssos o00 for new and additional
equipment. largely for power.
one sure basis FOR Improvement in
business IL the better price being paid
for products With the exception of
rye. all cereals IN the future markets
are Mt or ahou, their peaks for the
scason The result of the next harves;
Will give increased purchasing power
~ that third of the population en-
Eas~d IN agriculture.
Automotive Industries says; Some
Improvement IN actual sales AZ re-
tail has been apparent IN February
ne compared with January. Most OF
the und0niable bcttcrmeni in tone
has been based. however. on the In
creased confidence of dealers general
~ IN n fair sprlns business, beginning
the latter par, of March. This conf
d~nce IN reflected IN the stocking OF
cars"
II 10 reported that Poland has plac-
"A with a group % American manu-
facturers an order for $40, ,000. 900
worth cf machinery. machine tools
motor,rucks and other equipment for
Polish industries, 10 l. stated that the
contract ss entirely on "A credit basis,
the polish government iss suing six
. year q per cent treasury notes pay
able In American gold for the fun
amount.
During the current winter season
Packard Motor Car Co. In selling about
?tF more trucks than during the cor
responding period las, year. Large
business organizations have come into
the msrket for trucks IN the past few
weeks and Packard has received or
d~rs for some good fleets.
Annual report OF the Tonopah Min
Ing Company, soon TO bc issued. viii
show net earnings OF about s340. 600
10 compare with $4,000 for 1920
There was paid IN dividends last year
900 600. No income came from Tho
Tonopsh and Go.daeld Railroad and
xtrlke~ closed the mines during foui
months. The company hold< abov.
81 0oo. 900 IN hixh-grade securities, ha.
taken options on several properties fol
development and ir now getting from
iis old mine about $4,000 net PEI
month.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove 1t.

DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets. the sub
stitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DH Edwards
Olive Tablets. The pleasant sugar
coated tablets are taken for bad breath
by all who know them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act gem
tly but firmly on the bowels and liver,
stimulating them to natural action,
clearing the blood and gently purify
Ing the attire system. They do that
which dangerous calomel does with
out any OF the bad after effects
All the benefits OF nasty, sickening
gripping cathartics are derived from
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets without
gripping. pain or any disagreeable ef-
fects.
DIR. #. NJ. Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years OF prac-
tice among patients afflicted with
bowel and liver complaint. with the
attendant bad breath.
Olive Tablets are purely a vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil; you
will know them by their olive color
Take one or two every night for a
week and note the effect, 15c and soc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
JUDGE ALTERS PLANS
OF PRESSMEN'S UNION

New York. Feb. ga decision by
Federal Judge Mansion as arbiter be-
tween the Publishers Association of
New York and Web Pressmen's Union,
No. 25, made public yesterday, pro-
vides for maintaining the present wage
scale; takes the position that every
one should work eight hours daily,
whether employed during daylight or
night time; and eliminates several
working conditions heretofore pre-
vaillng.
Both sides had agreed TO abide
by the decision, which is to form the
basis of a contract extending eight
cen months from March.
The Judge decreed that overtime pay
should be made only for time actually
worked. Heretofore, the union de-
manded and received an hours over
time for any fractional part.
The publisher is to have the sole
right TO determine the number OF
men necessary TO operate the presses
In the past the union designated the
number.
Press crews hereafter may be trans
ferred from one press to another. a
practice previously forbidden.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
MILFORD THEATRE
is OPENED WITH
GREAT CEREMONY
Continued from page 1

Continued from page L
spirit. and their hospi-
taIIty, He said that they now have
theatre that Is as complete and com
Portable as any In tho country.
w. T. Hoffman of Philadelphia, the
architect. was next introduced. He
informed tho audience that he had
designed thousands OF theatres and
knew this one 70 be perfectly safe
and sound.
i. Il. Lewis OF Middletown, who
made tho theatre possible for Milford,
was tho next speaker. He was greet
ed with loud applause and after this
had subsided thanked the audience for
the ovation. Aftor some interesting
remarks on the new theatre, Mr.. Lewis
ended his address with the statement:
Tonight l dedicate this building to
the people of Milford"
After the photoplay had been pre-
sented the visitors were served with a
luncheon of sandwiches and coffee.
Those who occupied boxes during
the evening were: Mr.. and Mrs.
George II. Hall. Mr.. and Mrs. o. S.
Truitt, DIR. and Mrs. G. Layton Grier,
Mrs. Annie Carlisle, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Naleus Grier. Miss Elizabeth Carlisle
Horace II. Williams. Mr.. and Mrs
Ruby II. Vale, Thomas Davis, w. NJ
stokes, Mr.. and Mrs. William Joseph
DR.. and Mrs Frank l.. Grier, VIII
liam Smith and Mrs. James Stanton
Why Milford Was Chosen.
Mr.. Lewis said today thabs Milford
was selected for the site of the theatre
by the promoters because it was II
the center OF lower Delaware, and be
cause of its Importance as a thriving
land growing territory. 1t is the hui
OF the good Rad movement in lowe
Delaware. he pointed out. and is with
In easy access Of those who wish I,
reach IL by automobile. The theatr
will be managed by w. II. Roberts
local business man. Only the bes
and most instructive up-to-date film
will be shown, it is said.
The theatre is constructed of tilinl
the girders being supported by heav
brick pilasters. The front Is built G
brown brick and is made ornate b
white scrolling. An electric sig
bearing its name, encircled with inter
mittent lights. which Is the larges
sign OF the kind in lower Delawar,
: adds 10 the attractiveness OF the ex
e terror. The theatre takes its nam
from the location, as it is built on III
plaza of Milford, one of the most con
spicuous parts Of the town. An attraC
tive lobby is situated at the entranc,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
school hoard. ses.Ions open.

That they may be aware OF every
thing that In being done In the BOARD
OF Education and TO promote CO.
operation, the members of the board
are much interested In the suEEestion
that they have conference at least
once month with the school princi-
pals and teachers for a general dis
cussion OF all matters pertaining To
the schools. Ellwood Soudcr. presi-
dent OF the school board. Is anxious to
have II understood that the sessions
OF that department are open 70 the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
spccIaI Music Mt st. Andrews.

The third OF series OF special mu-
sical Sunday evenings viii DO given
in st. Andrews Church, sihipley and
Eighth streets, on Sunday evening
February 26th at 7.45. Gaul's THE
Holy City" will be sung by the COM
bined choirs Of Christ Church and st.
Andrews. The soloists taking part
are as follows: Mrs. Alma Durstein
and Mrs. Estelle Nelson, sopranos I.
Miss Mary Sincock and Miss Neotia
Carvin, altos; Charles Wilkins and
George ID. McHugh. tenors; Frank
Ford Palmer and III. y. Harrison,
bases; 70. J. Muhlhausen, at the
organ.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23

This In Illuminated with handsome
electric fxtures, and contains colorful
bindings on tho eide walls and cell
Ings. A mahogany door, half Of glass,
leads to the orchestra and balcony.
Tho ceiling Ia finished in cream and
in the centre In a large sunburst cleo
trolier. Tho side walls are frescoed
with pink and other similar shades.
The stage. which viii accommodate
any production. Is surmounted by nm
arch OF brown frcsco, and above this
is painted a sylvan scene. The curtains
Of the stage are OF blue plush.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-23
RUSKAY & co. SUSPENDi
LIABILITIES s2,b00,000

New York. Feb. 2s.--Suspension OF
s. s. Ruskay and Company. stock
brokers. was announced from the ros-
trum of the Consolidated Exchange
today. The firm has various out of
town connections.
An involuntary bankruptcy pro-
ceeding against the firm later was
filed I'm federal court. Liabilities were
listed at s2,b0o.0o0 and assests AT W.
500 900. The house has offices in Cleve-
land, philadelphia, Pittsburg. st
Louis. Chicago. Boston and elsewhere
Mark Hyman was appointed receiver
for the firm with bond of $4,000.