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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
NiTTi CABINET MAY HOLD ON.
Smallness Of Majority, However, May
Force Changes of Personnel.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Rome sunday, Dec 21-The small
majority obtained by the government in
the chamber Of deputies today when the
order of the day expressing confidence IN
the ministry was carried by vote Of
242 to 2i6, will not, ii is believed, cause the
Nitti cabinet to resign
1t Is considered. however that the aar-
rownesa Of his margin viii cause the
premier Co make changes in the personnel
of the cabinet
Following the debate and the vote on
the question of confidence, the chamber ad-
journed until January Is.
Premier Nitti, IN 8 stlrring speech
during the course Of the debate, reviewed
the entire situation Much enthusiasm
was invoked when he declared
Nobody need fear that Italy will hc
drawn into new wars without the viii 81
the people and parliament At the r,e
opening of the chamber after the Christ
mas recess shall present bill modifying
article oi on constitution. according to
which the king has the right to declare
war, conclude peace aud negotiate trea-
ties My bill viii propose, instead, that
only parliament shaft have the nower ID
declare war.
The entire chamber, includin. the
socialists, rose and appIauded. Political
observers declare that Premier Nitti
achieved one Of the greatest triumphs
attained by any premier during the last
% years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
IRISH CRIPPLE PAPER
THAT OPPOSED VIOLENCE
Wreck Machinery Of Dublin Post
for Denouncing Attack on
Viscount Roberts.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BS RsSts4abSt1 fFts~S 70 f1FeFE Evening
London, Dec 22-UBknoWn persons
last night entered the office Of the Dublin
Daily independent. a newspaper which
sharply criticised the recent attack on
Viscount French. Lord Lieutenant Of Ire
land, wrecking the typesetting machines
and gripping the stercotyping plant, ac-
oording 70 dispatches The raiders es-
capped rs quickly as did the assailants Of
Nlscount French and with greater ease
their operations being carried out quietly
and without exciting the suspicious Of
outsiders. The damage IS estimated at
some thousands Of pounds sterling the
work oi destruction having been done with
great thoroughness
The men who attempted to assassI nate
Lord Lieutenant French continue at
liberty, aud rs far as known, no further
clues 10 their identities have been obt aimed
4 Dublin dispatch to the Daily Mail
says ~ man hunt for Sin Feiners viii
be made IN Dublin this week .
4 pastoral letter from Archbishop
Walsh deprecating violence and advising
exact obedience to British authority was
read In all Catholic churches Of the Dublin
diocese yesterday Cardinal Logue. pri-
mate of Ireland, his telegraphed Niscount
French, congratulating him upon his
escape from assassination
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
TO SELL BETHLEHEM
PLANT At NEW CASTLE
Contrary 10 Former Runors. the
Company is Not to Make
Use of Il.

The Bethlehem Loading Co. 3 plant,
below New Castle, Is for sale, according
10 newspaper advertisements. This news
Will come as q surprise TO many people,
who had hoped that the plant would be
continued IN operation by the bethlehem
Steel Co and that vt would afford work.
The establishment consists of tract
of l24 acres OF land with l 800 feet front
age on the Delaware river and siding
from the Pennsylvania railroad tracks
Of the Delaware division. II is improved
with a series Of One-story steel and hollow
tjle buildings. There is a dock, with 1885,
800 square feet, and railroad sidings on it.
A large power plant provides for the
operation Of the plant
Built 10 1915, for munition work, the
faGtory functioned at high speed during
the war until the signing OF the arrustIce.
Detonators were made, shells of various
calIbre were loaded and great amounts of
INT were refined at the plant. At one
time there were nearly i,5OO people
employed there. but after the signing
of the armistice. the number was greatly
reduced and at the present time not over
30 persons are employed in the mainten-
ance Of the property. Some persons have
thought the plant suitable for automo-
ullr IIoScinU3AAss dAi4A AndC hLtu sSly iittAc
change it could be adapted to most any
kind Of manufacturing work.
When this plant was In operation t
gave employment 10 many residents Of
New Castle, Delaware City, Port Penn
and this city. High wages were paid
during the war period large number
of women, as we'll As men were employed
IN its operation. The force now at the
is for the caretakiug Of
property only and consists mostly Of
guard
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
WILMINGTON ELKS
URGE DRASTIC MOVE
AGAINST TRAITORS
Lodge Offers Services of Entire
Membership to Purge Della
ware of Enemies.
WANTS THEM DRIVEN
FROM THE COUNTRY

Wilmington Lodge No BOZ. Benevoleni
and Protective Order of l.lks. which
comprises some Of the best cltizons real
Americans in all parts Of the STATE, is
today notifying the State and city au-
thorities Of action taken at recent
meeting Of the lodge against permitting
disloyal persons to live 10 tho country. The
lodge, in the resolutions, copies Of which
are enclosed in the letters. offers the service
of the entire membership in helping the
government TO carry out determined
housekeeping in this behalf. Following
is the text 9f the resolutions:
Resolved, That we view with deep
concern the spread Of dislovalty and
OF seditious sentiment promulgated
BY enemies of the government living
III our midst.
That We believe that the time has
arrived when Americans should assert
themselves and drive from these
shores all disloyal aliens Of the stripe
OF Alexander Berkman and Emma
Goldman and adequately punish
those who betraY their country BY
disoyal acts
That We believe Congress should
Immediately enact a law providing
for the summary deportation of every
alien IN this country who is Boishe-
vik in teachings and tendencies, and
further provide for the Immediate
cancellation Of the citizenship papers
of any naturalizcd citizen who shall
affiliate with any such peoples; and
for the drastic punishment OF all per
sons who belong 10, or uphold Rol-
shevik doctrines
That we believe. that no person
should be permitted To issue or to
circulate any writing or pamphlet
which has for its apparent object
the undermining of American IN
stitutions or the melting of rebellion
That we believe that Congress
should forthwith appropriate sufFi-
cient money 10 carry forward proper
ly aud promptly the deportation of
undesirable aliens and be ii
Resolved, That the entire member
ship of this lodge does hereby tender
It's services to Governor John G.
Townsend, Mayor William G. Taylor
and to Chief OF Police George Black
for any assistance which the SAID
officials may desire; and be il further
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be forwarded to Governor
Townsend, Mayor Taylor and Chief
of Police Black. and to the Senators
and Representatives OF this State
in Congress
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
WALTER DEVERELL
BADLY HURT WHEN
SLED HITS POLE
Probably Fractured His Knee IN a
Coasting Accident on Nc
KEGS Hill.
TWO COMPANIONS
SLIGHTLY INJURED

c.. Walter Dcverell of COZ West Twen-
ty-ffth street WAS badly injured and two
companions were slightly hurt In n coast
ing accident on Mckec's Hill, near the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad bridge over
Concord avenue, last night. pevcreil .
night knee Is thought TO have been broken
He IS at the Delaware Hospital, where an
X-ray examination will be made today to
ascertain whether there was a fracture
and if so. 10 what extent.
In company with Misses Betty Brown
and Kathleen Mccartney. who live IN
that locality, Dcverell had joined mum
Der of other young people IN shedding
party on the hill. All went well for a time,
but on one of the trips down the hill the
sled the three were using struck rough
object in the snow, probably n cake of ice,
and was hurled TO one side Of the road. Ii
crashed nto a telegraph pole and was
wrecked The three occupants were thrown
off, though Deverell, who stuck tn his
post, IN an effort to protect his compan-
ions, was jammcd in between the sled and
the pole. his knee hitting the pole ter
rife blow
The young women were scratched and
bruised. but otherwise they escaped In
jury.
After obtaining temporary attention
Deverell was sent in a police ambulance
10 the Delaware Hospital. where it was
found that the only injury nc had sus-
tanned was the iamagcd knee
Coasters had fine sport in different
parts Of the city and in the parks Satur-
day night and yesterday. the snow having
reached about the right consistency
There were a number Of minor accidents
in different parts of town, but the ono re-
fcrred 10 above seems to have been the
most serious
The snow also affords pleasure 70 own
ers of sleigLs and good horses, many Of
which were seen in some of the city streets
and nearby roads yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
FAIR WEATHER AHEAD.
Cool and Bright Today and To-
morrow is Predicted; No
Storm in Sight.

The Washington Weather Bureau sent
out the report this morning that there
will be no change in conditions during to-
day and tomorrow
The weather will be fair, the report
says, with northerly winds. Northerly
winds mean a continuance OF the present
bracing, seasonabIe, December weather.
Unchanged conditions also assure this
section Of white Christmas which is held
to be the most healthful and the most
enjoyable.
ably since yesterday NOR ming The low
est point touched by the thermometer
last night was 26 degrees At 10 q oclock
this morning the mercury had risen 10
80 with Indications that ii would sscend
above the thawing point before evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
WOMAN LEADS REDS
10 SAVE ANARCHISTS
FROM DEPORTATION
Down With This Dirty. Rotten
Government, " She Screamed
as Police Ouelled Riot
RESCUE EFFORT FAILED
w Associa'ei rcesa . Every EvroI1r

w Associated Press 20 Every Evrnin-
New York. Dec - Tc,lbv. sr,,an
who declared hcr husband had hrsn
dcported n Rilsvia yosicrdav an 'he
"soviet ark Buford, a mob ~ n rod
today attacked nc ontr1rrr ~ the il'r
lsiand ferry ~ ar crrr rs reach f.rar
rplirale sfill awsIfirZ q porto rrI
call was turned y htfer t
could restDre order
Tho mob formed round ~,
kcepcr ofgr several u.utr. ~
attack was launched fhr Mic
pracialTplng her 81 lrt 0lr
forward and dr,.e aath
glrss pindow
pieces 9f g ~
mcnt tho cr3ad ic~n ha-rg
snti0nalc
"Do~n tH m- lr a.t.-
ment' screamed tG. woman
have taken ut .nd rd
tha husband hr tho 1t
aIl
Unable qui fa uoa t n
superintendent ( tc rry r-
~ A. the fip fi.
ra'i for rolicc ycsar
The mot turned or ar r- rr-
% aEsrfr n hr raIl gnG rr
more rasrrve4. uit. drown nte
DIT At C1s- aal.rG ri H. .
arrived fho crr2d eii.idr-H .nr.n.
hofa,ors gt # at'iairr4 -a, har 4.-'-
rqur" aft wso
on the Flf9r4
vDTng Russian woman -rh1 1
name IA Ci+ra Bro, (- Rs- --r-fs,l
ring leader.
Iwentv-tTn anarchists rarerrr
E.hs Island TO-DAY waiting drporf
Thew sill III sent fo R.vvis ,..'i
from Detroit aud Cmce gn Hho-r tr.
part ment of ilbcr gsa- enable 1 at
fran- ported t3 n.ew lrx ~ ue r, sa+
on tine Buirrd trr1r grmerfs frr nr
departure NJ the 1eYl lv1c+ sr. lv
not heon completed srr1-dlnr +a arz-r
III IhI acting cnmmi-sIorr- NJ trr 4rF
t few married anarchists .ra Er.1
various cities awaiting tnr de~fsirr ~ tf.
authorities ~ ~ x hcrher .- -o-d -.err
families With them, M anarchist rt
whose marriage there Was official racnr-
nss sent on the iSuford, ali' ght of hem
had requested that thcir Eecth hearts -.
sent on The ship also
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
HoBoEs sPURN NEW YORK.
Even Free Dinners Don't Attract Them Il
Mission Anymore.

RS Associated Press 70 Every Evening
New Aork. Dec -. Prohibition IL
largely responsible for tho reduction 0f
activities ID the Old Ierrv McAuev Mis-
sion, the dry dock oi . thousand wrecks.
on the lower East side water front. ae-
cording to Alrs John 1T Myburn of the
mission.
1t is seldom that fnore than sixty derc-
licts now seek the mission on nights when
free dinners are served. Ia eomparison
With the 200 Id ante-war days Mrs
WYhurn, speaking at the 47th anniversary
celebration Of the mission last night said
there aren't so many drunkargis any
more. The hos instead OF coming to New
York for the winter are heading for Mon
treal, where things are not 50 dry"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
THIEVES STEAL MARE.

dark bay mare was stolen from the
barn Of CORTLAND = Clark, Clark Corner
near Delaware City sometime last night.
The mare was seven years old, had never
been shod and had no spots on it, being a
dark bay
The thief evidently rode the horse of
as the work birdie and halter disappeared
with the animal The animal was tracked
to the end of the land 1t was 1915 hands
high Mr. Clark notified State Detective
Mccoy this morning, as well as notifying
the authorities at Elkton and AIklletown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
DRY AMENDMENT To
Be DEFENDED BY U.S..
HIGH COURT ORDERS
Supreme Justices Direct Govern
ment to Contest Proceedings by
Rhode Island and Jersey
Dealers
APPEARANCE SET FOR JAN. 5
By Associated Press % Every eveninz

By Associated fTeSs 70 Every Evening
Washington, Dec. % The Supreme
Court TO-DAY ordered the government to
show cause on Januarv ). why original
proceedings should not he instituted BY
the States 0f Rhode Island and New
Jersey retail liquor dealers 80 have de-
termined the constituilonality 0f the
natIonafprohIbition constitutional amend
ment.
Applications for permission to contest
the amendments : validity and seek in
junction against its enforcement ia those
states were presented Ias+ week. In both
instances, the amendment was alleged
70 conflict with the State police powers and
wlth the Federal cctnst tuition.
In ordering the government 70 snow
cause the court according to government
attorneys, followed an unusual pro-
cadure. - ordinarily ID such instances
permission 70 bring such proceedings +
given and a dat8 fixed when they are
rctunablc
The. court, however was generally
believed - nave been prompted hv the
fact that As the amendment becomes
effective on january l6 next, the pro-
cedure followed would expedite matters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
TURKEY FOR PRESIDENT.
Chr istfuas Dinner at White House 10 be
Served in Patients Room.
Associated Press 10 Z worry Eyeufng

- <1SS>N'~ItssSo 4 EeSsS 10 LfpfF fs"O1tha
Washington, Dec 22 22-Childrenti wing
along the road between Washington and
the Country Club in Virginia where Presi-
dent Wilson plays golf will receive Christ
mas presents from the White House this
year as usual despite the Presidents Ill
ness. The presents have been purchased
and will be delivered Christmas morning
probably by Mrs. Wilson
Another usual custom, that Of giving
turkeys TO al! employees in the White House
executive Offices, also viii be observed
The President viii be permitted To eat
turkey Christmas day, Rear Admiral
Grayson, bis physician, said today. He
will be served by Mrs. Wilson in his room
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
PLAN FOR ICE SKATING.
Rodney Street Reservoir Prepared For
Winter Sport.

AT meeting this morning Of the Board
Of Water Commissioners the chief engi-
neer was instructed to prepare the surface
Of the roof of the Rodney street reservoir
20 that it can be flooded for ice-skating
II will doubtless be ready for the next
cold snap.
The pumpage for the work was 103,-
700, $40 gallons an excess Of 25, ,423, $50
gallons over the corresponding week Of
last year The consumption also shows
an excess Of IL ,293, 600 gallons, reaching
I07, ,063, 900 gallons
Bank balances of SIS,S93. 50 were
reported and pay rolls Of 5,122.20 were
apDroyed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
MORE REDS TO GO SOON.
Second Ark" May Sail This
Week; 10000 Anarchists
on Governments List.

New York, Dec 22.-The Soviet ark"
Buford, which sailed for an unnamed
Russian port yesterday with 240 radical
deportees on board, viii be followed before
she has an opportunity 10 land by a
second ark" load Of "reds, according
N the best information obtainable today
II was stated that second batch ~
deportees probably would be embarked
some time this week as the governments
second drastic step against aliens who have
sought to bring about the overthrow 81
constitutional government. The depart
ment Of Justice has 0,OO0 radicals lisfcd
How many of these viii follow their
red leaders on enforced voyages 70
their home lands has not been made
known
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
HUGO MUST PAY RANSOM
American Ranch Owner Liberated
by Mexicans on Promise
Pay Sl,5O0 Within 2 Day
+ AssocIate, Press . Hvery tVlnl1e

By Associated Press 90 Every Evening
Washington Der y frc4cacs Hugo
the American ranch manager r4ptl1
by bandits ip the rerel, ai.i "a N-ts
Mex. and latrr liberated. was -. -saa
under 80 agreement II pas Sl.50Q 50
within = days, according % g.orL l..a.
reaching the department al state
The department announced at3t
Instructions had been sent ro aC ..lc.A--,
IA AleXlco City 70 insist lbs steps
capture the bandits p, tAsen 81 -
Mexican government
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
MR.. kARFvE ESTERTAINS.
Pusey & Jones Foremen Dinner Guests OF
Assistant General Manager.

In order 70 wish them the compliments
Of the season, Nissa Karfve, assistant
general manager Of the Pusey IL Jones
Co, on Saturday evening entertained the
foremen al the works at dinner IN the
Hotel du Pont Sixty five were present
and all had an enjoyable time
In addition TO an exchange Of holiday
greetings Mr. karfve made an address.
in which he discussed the shipbuilding
industry and the good results Of CO.
operation and loyalty Others made brief
addresses
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
BE- oke lnto Fruit stand

The rult stand 3, Eighth g5 NlarA.t
streets. Louise DOnofrio, proprieircss.
was broken INTO sometime between the
hours ol o'clock asi night end o'ci1cs
this morning by pryinZ ne iock oE tht
basement entrance with an ron hs-
A shcep-skn coat valued q So sn6 S-
in change WAS toien No clue ha, seem
found which wo4ld lead 70 the da
OF the intruder
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
WINTER ARRIVES TODAY,
SHORTEST OF THE YEAR
lis is the first dav Of winter


II ia also the shortest day of the year.
At 4.27 this afternoon, according to
scientists, the sun will reach its lowest
position in the heavens and nj this in
stant winter will begin. King Winters
reign will end March 20, at $50 p. m.
There is, however, n difference of
opinion as to the exact time of the be-
ginning of winter between the makers II
aimanacs and scientists Alnanacs GEN
orally start the season December q.
According fo the local weather fore-
caster. the season will be ushered in at
4.27 O'Clock, he agreeing with the scien-
lists
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
TOO MUCH GAS.
DIV ard walls Is Overcome While Making
Pine Connection in Kitchen

Edward Walls 81 40 Jefferson street
hlle making connection on gas pipe m
fht kitchen. yesterday va, overCome by
gas Which wss % turned Of n tho celia
uefore tn pipe Ma cut
Members ~ the family found hun lying
near the stove, and b. was carried 20 an
pther room An ambulanc, a. called
but he recovered before u reached the
house The gas Ma still escaping when
lhc IspiIce reached the house
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
Freight Wreck at Elkton.

Several cars IN the middle Of a north
bound freight train on the J. K Il. were
deTailed this morning between Elkton
and Elk river. The track was torn up and
coal with which the cars were loaded, was
scattered about Tracks were blocked,
but were back in shape by o'clock No
body was hurt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
SANTA. PUZZLE FOR TURKS.
Mosiem Children Want to Pray to
American ''Eriss" for Gifts.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Constautinople, Dec Abraham,
sheik-ul-islan, Is sorely puzzled in reach
ing decision whether Mosiem children
may pray to the American Santa Claus
for Christmas presents. The question
was submitted by children in the Adm
and Diarbekr districts, who asked the
shclk, in his capacity as supreme inter
prefer Of Mosem law. whether such
prayers would be lmpious
American missions in Asia Minor arc
preparing Christmas celebrations for
thousands ci children
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
Amusements tonight

Play aouSe Philadelphia Orchcsta
Garrick ~ audcNille
Queen " hat every Muta.r Lra-l. r.,
Majestic Bonds of Love
savoy y--'The Lord Loves tnr rl>a
kialto when Man Lows
Victoria Wings ~ thc Momsus
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
Mayor 10 Greet Department Heads

Mayor William G. Taylor win send
q Christmas card 10 al the department
beads in the city and county building,
and is husily engaged in preparing the
list Of addresses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
CHRISTMAS PEACE
IN NEUR0PE, PROGRAM
OF PARIS COUNCIL
Germany's Final Yielding TO De
mands for Scapa Flow Indenni-
mites Settled Today. Perhaps.
ENJOYS WORK NEAR END
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening


Paris. Dec. 22.-The supreme council.
it became knawn today, is making every
effort 10 reach an agreement with Ger
many on the question OF reparatiou for the
sinking of the German feet at Scapa Flow
50 that the protocol may be signed and
ratification Of the treaty Of Versailles
exchanged before Christmas.
The question WAS up during n long and
busy session of the council this morning,
when the terms Of the note replying to the
las. communication Of the German repre-
sentatives were considered No decision
being reached. another session will be
held n clock this evening
This meeting will take place in Premier
Clemenceau's cabinet at the war office,
and il is believed that the note, if then
completed, will be handed during the
evening to Baron Kurt Won Iersner head
of the German mission. IN the hope Of ex-
pcditing whatever consideration the CIR
man delegation finds necessary To give to
IT.
Scrhia's demand for priority to the
amount of 2, 500 OOO. 900 francs m renara-
tions,on the same footing as that accorded
Belgium by the supreme council, was dis
cnssed by that body at its session this
morning. but no decision was reached. IT
appeared to be the feeling that this was a
question for the reparations commission 70
dispose of after the treaties If Versailles
and St Garmain had been put into effect.
All the powers Interested except Ru-
mania having eoncurred IN The allotment
for distribution Of the rolling stock On the
railways Of the old Austro-H Hungarian
empire, the council decided to send note
to Rumania asking her to signify her ac-
ceptance
Very few details now remain 10 be dis
posed Of by the council to clean up all the
work Of the Peace Conference. with the
exception Of the Hungarian and Turkish
treaties and the Russian situation II
was thought to-day that all else might be
disposed of IN time "a permit the celebra-
ton Of Christmas IN a state Of effective
peace with Germany. unless that nation
maintains certain Of her objections IN the
final terms, after receiving tho council
note.
Paris. Dec abandonment Of the
British plan guaranteeing the neutrality
of Belgium for FIVE wears on the part Of the
allies is reported by the Petit Partisan,
which says the French and British govern
ments are seeking to reach an agreement
which viii I've entire satisfaction 70
Belgium
In French peace conference circles, it is
reported. sentiment IS favorable to the
maintenance Of the Turkish empire under
certain guarantees. General BerthoIot,
who has gone to London. viii discuss this
question during his stay at the British
capital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-22
Flu Raging Again in Spain.

Madrid Dec % Influenza has re-
appeared AZ Santander, Valencia and
other towns and is causing many deaths
Precautions against the spread Of the
disease have been taken hv the au-
thoritles.