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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
FUEL SITUATION IS
SOMEWHAT IMPROVED
Coal Shipments Are Being Re-
csived. More on Way; Mild
Weather Helps.

According 20 statements Of coal
SHIPMENTS 90 this city during the past
week. received st the offices Of the
Delaware Coal Commission. goa King
strcct today. the situation In VIII
minston - enc uraeing.
enc % the largest dealers In the
city reports receiving a large supply
20 coal during tho week. most 81 which
was composed of substitutes. The de-
mand. however. soon exhausted this
euppiy
piher shipments arc expected here
This week. and due 60 tho weather con-
itluns al tho present time the e. m
nlasiun.rs state that the situation Is
much more eucouragirg than 10 has
hron. They say however. that they
lre uncertain "a Co the amount that
v.U Dec received here due 20 the fact
that part of "a may be sent to other
places whore the supply il smaller
than in this city.
Two ~ tho largest dealers In the
city made deliveries ~ coal yester-
day This was the third G nsccutive
sunday deliveries have tcen made by
ono ~ the companies.
several of the coal offices were open
to-day for tho purpose % receiving
orders.
Tho situation In lower Delaware
.s much the same az 30 was early last
week. Several of the dealers there
report that thcy are with az any
supply Of coal az all.
o. is said that residents In tina; Part
OFF ,hc state are receiving small ship
tterta of soft coal from Maryland
where there Is a fairly good supply 81
O.hcr residents have been report
as burning wood
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
CHIEF WITNESS IN
KIDNAPPING CASE
is SPIRITED AWAY
. Continued from page 1.

Continued from page i.
the citizens OF his town ito correct
the false impression the public has
obtained of our home county because
81 tho outrage last August, which l,
together with the people of Bastiop,
most vigorously condemn"
lie added that 1--WE are not n gun
totlng. Wild, savage people. We are
law abiding like tho people in the rest
of the United States. Other communl-
ties throughout the country have had
similar tragedies In their midst, but
they have not been condemned as a
unit" lie declared that he "can as
sure everyone that life and limb are
safe and that order prevails"
New Orleans. Jan. 1.--Evidence re-
garthns alleged Ku Klux Khan and
other organized atrocities In louisiana
dating hack more than year will he
Submitted next Friday at the open
hearing ut Baetrop when the State
presents it's case against JEFF" Bur
nett and others rs yet unnamed who
are charged with being among the
slayers ~ Watt Daniels and Thomas
Richards at NIcr Rouge on Aug. -
Last.
The belief is expressed here that
The testimony given at the Bastrop
hearing VIII involve Ku KluX Khan
leaders in other States.
That Attorney General Cocos office
has virtually agreed on its plan of pro-
ccdure was learned today from a most
authoritative source. At least 80 per-
sons have been under surveillance in
the Mer Rouge Investigations and the
number Of suspected persons may be
Increased II tho open hearing testi-
mony dlsooses evidence which the At
torney Generals office believes is GER
tain 10 bc revealed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
DIR. GORDON LECTURES AT
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Dr. Benjamin l.. Gordon. OF Phlla-
dclphla, was the speaker at the sun
day night entertainment at the jew
ish Community Center. Third and
King streets. last night. His lecture
was on Palestine" and was ac.
companied by stereopticon views.
Samuel Saretsky also made brief
address, stating that there were now
20 clubs connected with the Center.
Ii was announced that the new class
in aesthetic dancing wiz meet at 7.3o
o'clock Thursday night. In charge of
Miss Molly Glantz.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01

Rabbi Mostimer J. Cohen OF New
York City, will lecture az the Beth
Sholem Synagogue school auditorium
on Tuesday evening. January 3. He
is a graduate OF the College OF the
city OF New York and the Jewish
Theological Seminary. For three
years he was rabbi in the Community
Synagogue OF the Y. NJ. II. a. of New
York. lie was also social directoc OF
;he same place for two years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01

Arrested on q charge oi contempt of
court growing out Of ms failure to pay
An. vie on allowance of - a week
urdctcd hy the court, Preston Baylor.
rplorrl. WIS placed on probation until
.,nuarv - with an order 20 pay his
wife 81 % week for tho remainder OF the
month llc is >Ss IN arrears on the
nririnal order
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
u,r Demand for Auto Licenses.

iN,r tho purpose ot accomnrdatinE
MOTORISTS Who have nccn unable o.
rurchasc tags and operators licenses
Tho onh,or - Magistrates BLACK and
stradley were open this morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.

Rcnfrcw Manufacturing Company, quar-,
tCrly of $50 share ON preferred, pay
able January ..
Shslfcr oil aud Refining Company
quarterly of SIS share on preferred
payable January 25
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01

The Beth Sholcm Sistcrhood VIII hold
urular business meeting tomorrow
,.rwug u the school auditorium.
rhtcruth and Washington sir'cts
vi mcml,rrs are asked Co hc present as
important husincss will h. transacted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
SkeIlenger for Warden.

william Z. Skelhnger is mentioned
IN connection with the appointment Of
a warden at the wOrkhoUse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01

Your want ad in Every Evening
reaches $4,000 readers daily.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01

70 pays others IL use Every Eve
uIng wan ads 1t Will pay you.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01

role for her youth and charm as
June"
SCREEN.
Double Program nj the Queen.
Nineteen twenty-,hrce In here and Tor
tho occasion and as most auspicioue
beginning OF the New Year, the queen
Theatre ~ Offering its first double hh
in many months n program OF At
fractions that ie Of such proportions ne
TO please and attract the most blase
Of picturegoers. The featured attrac-
ton is Thomaa Meighan In The Man
Who Saw Tomorrow" by reason OF i'e
length 70 n the FIRST Offering, bu'
almost equal In Importance ~ the hrT'
OF the new series OF the Leather
pushers" stories which will likewise
be shown.
"Thc Prisoner ~ Icnda".
A most important photoplay 20 com
mcnce the New Year was the intention
OF the Arcadia management In 60
curing for tho first week In 1923 Rex
Migrants production Of Anthony
Hopes novel The Prisoner of Iendo
Rex Ingram ie the man who Ia re
sponsible for the production OF The
Four Horsemen OF the Apocalypse .
lie IS n great genius. whose achieve
mems are not confined 10 one brilliant
flare. Ills -Four Horsemen" was great
and Is everlasting I'm ITS greatness. SO
also is THE Prisoner OF Zenda" great
though differing in more ways than
ono from the famoue Ibsncz novel.
The Prisoner OF Zenda" ie n purely
romantic story
Charles Jones Mt the Majestic.
Tho Majestic Theatre ushers I'm the
wear az Nlneteen Twenty three with an
exciting rush by presenting a real
Western thriller" West OF Chicago"
which engages the Hkeahle Charles.
formerly known az "Buok". Jones.
Supporting Jones ls the vivacious.
winsome Renee Adoree. whose acting
in Fox productions Of late has been
the subject N a great deal 81 very
complimentary comment According
To advance information tho photoplay
II filed with thrills-tfe action trans
pirinx for the uHet part on ranch
near the Mexican border.
Thrills at the Savoy.
In ono Wesk 81 Low" tho Selz
nick super-special. which opens todag
at the Savoy Theatre for week.
showing. and In which Elaine Ham
merstein and Conway Tearle are CO
starred. NOT only In the seroplane use,
TO degree, but actually the entr'
! plot hinges on an aeroplane crash
| ono Week OF Love" Is from an orig
mad story Roy Edward J. Montague AM
George Archinbaud and was dlrecte,
by the latter. II was created especi
ally 10 offer n satisfactory vehicle {,
Miss iammcrstcin and Conway Tearl
and both stars are Ideally cast.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
Aldme's New Year Program.

The New Year AT the Aldine Thea
tire has entertainment to suit the taste
Of the holiday pleasure seekers. II is
arranged to allow for plenty OF the
variety that can be found solely in
vaudeville and in this arrangement IL
an abundance of the best kind of
amusement. For the big act on the
bill is Miss Claire Vincent and Com
pany In Learn TO Smile. This is a
playlet. a smart Offering with "A spark
ling dialogue and a clever story foun-
dation. Comedy entertainment is pre-
scented as Mack and Stanton appear
in Home Sweet Home. Boyd and
King in Chameleon Girl" have plen-
itude Of songs and music written by
Mr.. KING who accompanies Misc Boyd.
Carl Andrews bears offer one OF the
best novelty acts OF the season. Eight
bears are on the stage.
-The Trail Of she Lonesome Pine.
That beloved OF American plays Of
the comparatively recent origin. THE
Trail of the Lonesome Pine" ia the
selection made by the stock compa ny
AT the Garrick Theatre for their pro-
ducti6n as the first offering OF 1923
II commences it's engagement at the
theatre with a matinee performance TO-
day. Millions have read John Fox
Jr.'s book and many have seen the
play. II exhales all the fragrance and
romance of the Virginia hills. The
play is not only the light Of an inspira-
lion, but IT Is one Of the most reals
tic and picturesque products Of stage
craft ever seen. for the beauty Of ma
ture and breath OF romance are found
in the story and there is also June"
her story, her life. has Irresistible ap-
peal to young and old throughout the
world. Miss Lee Smith has an Idea
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
RADIO PROGRAMS TODAY
PHILADELPHIA STATION CWFp
sTRAWBRIDGE h CLOTHIER.

tf.NoS TT NFVV NE FkNI,
$50 10 30 y. m.-piano recital OF popu-
lar numbers oby Earl A. sutton. MIR SUIT
ton will include on his program, by spc-
cial request 1.-TWO numbers by IRVING
Berlin. now being featured in The Music
Box Revue"
$50 TO Children's own half hour
stories by Cousin Molly
Department OF Agriculture produce mar.
ket and livestock reports at 10 a. m. and
y. m. on ass meters.
PHILADELPHIA STATION woo.
WANAMAkER's
CLASS STATION 400 METERS
7.30 y. m.-Eyening concert by the fol
lowing artists: Mildred G.. Grove
whistler; George X. Miller. Jr., baritone
William NJ kimball, tenor: Grace Fletch
er, soprano Curtis II Larkin. trumpcter
Walter q. Harshaw. bass. George Powcl
and Lucy fitzpatrick. accompanies
o.Oo-Grand organ recital. Mr.. Clarenc
/ Bawden at the console
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
PHILADELPHIA STATION woo
WANAMAkER's
RESORTS,
ATLANTIC CITY, n. J.

Elevator to street PR.
vate baths. running water. A. V. kopp
owner and prop. Open all year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
"IiliOm."

The Theatre Guilds production OF
Franz Mo!nar's comedy OF life "Lli
ON" Will he seen at The Playhouse next
Monday and Tuesday nights, coming
direct from its successful two seasons
in Kew York and one divided between
Boston. Chicago and Philadelphia Nc
play OF recent years has elected az
much praise as THE gripplngly charm
ing story. The cast is headed by Eva
I,s Galliennet. who was last seen
here in the leading role OF mot So
Long Ago" The play "Illiom" origi-
mates in the merry go round OF an
Hungarian carnival.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS
STAGE.
Walter ScanIan ut The Play house.


Walter Seaman IL featured in May
time in Erin" which will he presented
at The Playhouse the first three days
Of this week Seaman is surround
"a Ivy n capable company. The play
is pretty and tunefu, and many new
and timely songs are on the program.
Tho stage settings are elaborate. maxi
ing IL one Of the most interesting pro-
ductions Of the season.
II is standing joke in the show
business that some Of the most brainy
and successful producers have time
and again passed w plays which
afterwards Melted fortunes. Quite a
few managers Just take n chance. 80
to speak. In accepting n manuscript
and in nine cases out Of ten do 90.
with the remark you never can tell
what tho public want" others place
much confidence in the Judgment of
people foreign to the business and
one word has often decided the fate
or many successful plays. For in
stance. the Lion and the Mouse" was
read by Mr.. Harris 20 "A party OF
friends. including Little Lucille Len
non. young school girl. After dis
GUESSING the merits OF Tho Lion and
che Mouse" ne asked lucille her opin-
ion. The ladies enjoyed what seeming
~ was a Joke on h,s part. poking fun
at the little curly haired school girl
But 10 their establishment when rhe
expressed her views. he replied. "Lu-
cllle-yours is the best, yet. and III
take chance on your judgment
And Mr.. Harris did. Miss Lennon made
quite a reputation on the variety
stage in Upton Sinclair's hoadliner
The Second Story Man" She plays
the part Of Mrs. Lucy hurry. n younG
Irish widow in May
time in Erin "
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01

Leo Garlic. popular star appearing
in Oliver MorosCo's productions, owes
his success 20 his constant study OF
TYPES. when ne was cast for the role
Of Tito IN lombard. Lid he made
friends with several of the leading mo-
dis;cs IN New York and spent days and
weeks in absorbing local color. lie
even took course in draping milady 5
gowns and the result was perform
ance that was technically perfect. In
preparing FOR his part in Mike An
cello, his latest Offering. which will be
seen at The Playhouse next Thursday
Friday and Saturday nights and Satur-
day matinee. he followed the same
procedure. Mike Angelo" n the etory
OF a young artists model who longec
in his heart 20 gather A palette and
brush in hand and create the on'
/ great canvas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01
NEWARK STATION WIZ

NtWANk N1A1lnN fWJ/l.
(WESTINOHOUSE 3GO METfRs1
b.i6 y. Resume Of sporting events
etc
Business and Industrial conditions
In the United states az observed by tho
National Industrial Conference Board
200 Stories from ST Nicholas Maya
Inc
y JO-Dance mufic by the Club Sterling
Orchestra. members. Frank ~ Cureau
piano; Arthur q. Ferris violin Edward !
Dugpan. baniO william r. Gran Ir
cornet. and Herbert NJ. FoEwell. drums
PITTsBURG STATION KDKh)
WESTiNGHOUSE $50 METERS
$50 Play by play report Of football
game. Penn state College vs. University OF
southern California. az Pasadena. Calf
s5O-Concert by tho Chaminade Con
cert Company.
sCHENECTADY STATION OwGY).
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
900 METERS
7t5 y. m Musical program and New
years message recorded on Horle pallo-
photophonel by General John ! Pcrshing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-01

p55-Unitod states Naval Observatory
time signal
iOO2-Unitcd states wea ther forecast
PHILADELPHIA STATION (wDAR).
LIT BROTHERS
$3.50 METERS
40 20 300 y. M. -Latcst songs and
dance music.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-23

Sateen Boomers, Soc
Black, flesh and white; full
cut. with reinforced gusset. Girls,
sizes to IA years.
BOudOir Caps, SOC
OF satin and crepe. white and
colors, with rosebud and lace
trimmings; marked Soc. Tomor-
row at Soc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-23

Finished Models on Display-Illustrated
These designs the work of artists The embroidery
work is done by experts in this line who have the artists
instincts of blending colors tremendously giving that full
rich colorng delightful to the eye
Needlework Dept-Man Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-23
More Than a Dollars Worth for 81

COSTUME SLIPS-Of white satine made with camisole
top, regular at 129. Special at $1.OO.
CORSETS-C B.. and others, of cool and comforting
summer net and coutil Sizes to 3d.
CORSETLETTES- novelty materials hook back with
inserts at side. 50 to 40. At $1OO.
Headquarters for $1OO Undergarments- Royal
Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-23
Hundreds Of Imported
Stamped Linen and
Java Cloth Art
NeedleWOrk Pieces
at AstOnisllingLyLOlU Prices

Just received but scheduled to arrive previous
to our Spring Opening. That's why lovers of art
needlework may purchase these beautiful
stamped pieces at these unusually low prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-23

Vests To Be 29c
Regular at 30c; these first
quality ribbed vests; bUilt-up and
bodice styles; SO to AZ.
Brassieres, 2 for $1.OO
Also Bandeaux, of brocades
and novelty weaves; hook-back
style; sizes so to 44. Tomor-
row, z for $1.OO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-23

Shriners Soon COming-Demand GrOwing-I
Hurry-tO the Palais Royal Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-05-23
Webster Loom and
Sateen PetticOats

Stimulating the more
expensive. See them
and marvel at the
price.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-03-07

Mr. and Mrs Ted. Silbeck returned
to Lancaster Wednesday evening from
Charles City, Iowa. Mr.. Silbeck will
again take charge of the Lancaster
band, position he held last summer.
Mrs, Robt. Jordan of Boscobel,
former Lancaster resident, was in the
county seat Tuesday on business. She
also called on few old friends while
in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. Regain departed
Thursday for Dubuque where Mr.. Re-
gan enters the employ of the Renter
Music House. He will teach stringed
instruments in one of the Dubuque
schools and conduct band classes at
Potosi, Elizabeth, ILL.,, and other
points Mr.. Regain expects to be in
Lancaster each Saturday for the bene-
fit of his pupils here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Meissner, Galena,
visiting in Chicago last week, had an
experience they will not soon forget.
While crossing Sheridan road they
were struck by a coupe driven by a
Mr.. Hood and Meissner was dragged
so feet. Mrs. Meissner was hurled to
one side. Meissner was bruised and
cut about the head and body. Mrs.
Meissner suffered injuries to her back.
Deputy Sheriff F. B. Calls was in
Platteville Thursday disbursing large
sums of money in settlement of the
Chas. Roseleip estate which went to
partition sale about month ago and
the receipts Of which totaled over
$4,000 Mr. Calls disbursed the tidy
sum of $30,03735 in checks to various
parties and the disbuTsing is not all
done yet. Owing to the size of the
estate and the amount of litigation
gone through the attorneys fees were
large The total paid for legal talent
was $4,23725.
FOR SALE-Wagon and harness. Leo
Kemper, Lancaster, Wis. 3p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-03-07

Tea will be served at the Methodist
church Wednesday, March 4th. 9p1
FURNISHED ROOMS for rent, fur
mace heat, bath and toilet. Hot water
for bath. Electric light. Farmers
phone 224. $3.50 week. Mrs. Thos.
PnndletOn 3p1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-03-07
SOUTH LANCASTER CAUCUS

Town caucus of township of South
Lancaster to nominate town officers
will be held in Hyde's hall March II,
at 2 o'clock p. m. BY order of
3p2 TOWN COMMITTEE.