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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
PHHA. PRODUCE MARKETS.

Hy Associated Press q Every Evening
Philadelphia, Dec II Corn old No
, yellow spot l72aI715, new 10 ; yellow
l,60al 81
Oat--No. white % sa9l No. 2
white qOaa2 No 3 white s9a89
Butter " estern creamery extra - !;
nearby prints faneyslas3
Cheese New York and Wisconsin full
milk 3la33 Is
Eggs Nearby frsts a .O0a25 90 per
case do current receipts y 20. western
extra frsts 2400. do frsts p .50a23. 40.
fancy selected packed 40a92 per dozen
Live poultry Fowls ~ 10 quality
24a34. chickens NJ to quality 21.:}a30:
rooSters 2la22 ducks pekin 32a.}4 10
Indian Runner 2Sa30: muScoyy ducks
22a23 hroiling chickens }6a+0. turkeys
36a3s geese 24a26
Dressed Poultry turkeys nearby
fancy. 50a53 do far TO good i5a -
DO. western fancy 4sa.lO- do falr 10 COED.
Haiti; fowls. fresh killed, choice 10 fancy
.a;3a36 do small sizes, 24a.}O. roosters.
-95c hroilcrs Jersey t3a4>; other nearby
.i5a42 choice western do }Saf0, roasting
chickens. western 21a3f, western chickens
corn led, a. 10 size and quality, 32a.}5.
geese, western 2>a,{0.
Potatoes Pennsylvania. in l0O lbs.
i 3 .4Oa3 65. New \ Nork. 275a3.50, Mary
j land. 2.75a3tN
Flour soft. winter straight, western.
/ foO0a1o 30. DO do. nearby. lOOOal0 25:
hard winter. straight. f250a130O, do.
short patent. 13J0OaI5 50, fancy spring
and city mills. patent family brand,
| l475aI5o0.
lIav Choice timothy, 3400; timothy;
No /. do. $500; do. No. ,, 3OO0a3l 90.
do. Ne. ;, 27.o0a2S 90: clover mixed hay.
light mixed 3000a3l 90: No. :. 27O0a
IS 90
Tallow Prime city. loose 15l2c dc.
special. loose. 16c; prime country, IL sc.
edible in tierces. 1879
Bran Soft winter, western, IN 100
pound sacks. 4950a50.00
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
EPISCOPAL CANVASS
INDICATES SUCCESS
In Many Instances Response for
Missions Was Particularly
Gratifying.

In accordance with the program mapped
out beforehand, in connection with the
nationwide campaign pf the Episcopal
Church, the canvass made yesterday IN
the Diocese Of Delaware, while only scant-
lily reported on today, seems to have been
q success. Rev. r. w Trapnell, rector oi
st. Andrews Church and secretary ot
the local campaign organization, says
while some of the canvassers were able 10
present reports last night, the large ma
iority were not, it not being possible to
complete the work yesterday afternoon
II IL expected, however, to have complete
reports in by Wednesday night
THE canvassers, Rev Irapnell sad,
found n most agreeable response and q
general desire to support the mission
fund Contributions 10 that fund we're
nearly all increased in some instances
TO 100 and even up To 300 per cent over
the current year He reported many
cash contributions in addition "a the
pledges Of weekly funds Many service
pledges were also given
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
NO SURPRISE HERE
OVER COURT RULING
Liquor Dealers TO Meet Wed
nesday 10 Discuss Their
Future

The news that the Supreme Court had
upheld the prohibition law was received
in this city with varied feelings of JOY and
regret, according TO the tastes and feelings
Of the citizen
Rev. r. G Prettyman, superintendent
for this section of tho Anti-Ssloon League
was greatly pleased lie srid That there
were no activities planned 'at present,
but that rs soon as tho law went into effect
that the forces of the ant-Saloon League
would work with those III the government
IN seeing that tho law was enforced
President kra,isc Of The Retail Liquor
Dealers Association expressed no surprise
when told of the action OF the supreme
Court He had no comment To make on
the decision He snid that there would
be meeting of tho Association on We'd
ne~day afternoon, AZ which tune some
action might be announced or statement
made
Some Of the local snloon keepers who
had been optimistically hoping that the
national law would be declared illegal
and who have been keeping their places Of
business open, arc now arranging 10 close
No speedily.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
MYSTERY FIRE DAMAGES
FORMER HUN RAIDER
Old Prinz Eitel Friedrich Ablaze
in Hudson River: Navy In
vestigating the Cause.
ny Associated Press 10 Every Evening

BS RSsnClatFA fTtSsS 10 EFrfN hst'bhk
New York, Dec. 15.-An investigation
was under way today to determined the
cause of the fire which last night badly
damaged the L. S Army transport
De kab, anchored in the Hudson river
off 232d street Details Of the blaze and
tho extent Of the damage were withheld
BY naval officers.
The De Kab, formerly the famous
German raider Pnnr Etel Friedrich,
caught fire from a cause not made public,
shortly before midnight. The blaze
started on the port side amidship and
spread rapidly The skeleton crew Of IS
was unable 70 cope with the flames and
wireless calls for help were sent for city
fire boats.
The crew finally was forced TO take 70
small boats. After several hours hard
work the fire was controlled For time
it was feared the blaze might spread 10
tho transport Graf Waldcrsce, formerly q
Hamburg American liner, and the Mon
golian, which were anchored nearby.
The Dckalb was beng converted into
an oil burner
The fire burned its way from The bottom
amidship TO the supcrStructure, but tho
for, and aft parts Of the vessel were not
damaged The transport was beached
1000 feet from the Spuvten Duyvi
brldge 50 fsr as can be learned no per
sons were injured as a result Of the blazc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.
y Associated Press to Every E,ening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Esening
Chicago, Dec Is Hogs. receipts -
600. active higher Bulk Is 50al3 70. top
1875. heavy. Is 45a13 =. medium, Is. sc
ais -: light. l350at3 70: light ligh'
II GOALS 30: heavy packing SONS, smooth.
Il. 75aIa d: packing @ows rough. T. 25s
1878; pigs. Il. 25al325.
Cattle, receipts. y 0M; SLOW Reei
steers medium and heavyweight: choice
and prime. IS 2aa2075, medium aud
good ll00ai8.25. | common. S.50ai 90,
light good and choice, l325a20.25- com
mon and medium S.00a al3.25. butcher
cattle heifers, 4Oai5 90. COWS. 6.25a
6 p l375 Gamers and cutters.
) O0aG 90: veal calves l6,5Oal7 so;
feeder steers 70OaI2- p, stockcr steers.
c. 6.0OafO 80; western range discontinued
Sheep. receipts 81 600; higher Lambs,
Is 25aI7 IS, culls and common, II 50a
$500; ewes medium, good and choice.
S.o0a 1928. culls and common. 450a7 70.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
WAR PROHIBITION STANDS
Continued from page

on hand at the date of its enactment,
should be obnoxious n the nth amend
ment; or why such Federal law should be
obnoxious To the fifth amendment.
we cannot say that seven months and
nine days WAS not reasonable time with
in which to dispose of all liquor. in bond
cd warehouses on November u 1913. The
amount then in storage was materially
less than WAS usually carried; because no
such liquor could bc lawfully made in
fmerica under the Lever food and fuel
control act after September Q, 1917
And if ms is suggested, the liquors re-
naming in bond November Il. 1918, we're
not yet sufficiently ripened or aged TO per
NIT them to be advantageously disposed
OF within the limited period of seven
months and nine days thereafter, the r.
sulting Inconvenience 10 the owner, at
trbutable TO the inherent qualities Of the
property itself, cannot be regarded MS =
taking of property in the constitutional
son Sc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
WILL DISCUSS PLANS
FOR STREET TRAFFIC
At Meeting of Public Safety Com
mittee Called for
Tomorrow.

Reports of .committces viii be made
before the Public Safety Committee OF
the Delaware Safety Council at meeting
called for noon tomorrow IN the law Ii
brary of Marvel, Marvel, Layton and
Hughes.
One of the most important of these com
mites s that of which Joseph Bancroft
is chairman and has to deal with street
traffic problems Mr.. Bancroft's COM
mittce will have n report TO mske, con-
tanning suggestions for the approval of
the Street and Sewer Commissioners.
Whether the report will embrace recon-
mcndstion for "A new ordinance or efforts
TO enforce present regulations will he one
of the items for Mr. Bancroft's committee
and the street directors to decide upon.
The Public Safety committee of which
Josiah Marvel is chairman, expects to
have professional" Jay Walker here some
time this week. This man viii give On
exhibition of jay walking on Market
street at fixed hours and will also visit
several of the larger schools, demonstrnt-
ing foolish ways of crossing streets. Later
he will be sent to the larger towns down
the State
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
TO MAINTAIN STEEL STRIKE.
Union Leaders Declare They'll Win II il
Takes Four Years

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Dec l5,-As a result Of
the almost unanimous decision Of the
national committee Of organized iron and
steel workers TO continue the strike,
leaders Of tho uIons today were going
aheaH with plans for m active field cam
paign, which they said would be carried
on for at least four years If necessary
Members OF the committee, which IL
composed Of = presidents Of labor unions
connected with the steel industry, con-
ferrcd here last night and II was at this
conference that the decision was reached.
Chairman John Fitzpatrick stated the
meeting was the most enthusiastic held
since the original declaration Of the strike
and he expressed confidence in ultimate
victory.
Leaders admitted that there had been
dcfcctions in the strikers ranks and that
many plants had resumed operation, but
SAID steel production had been far below
normal and the plants were running under
the disadvantage Of heavy overhead
charges
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
About onstipation.

Il NAV trulv be saId that constipation
J. tie father u many lis l, would most
likely hc : bIg surprise to YOU TO know
how many diseases have their origin with
constipation The bowels are the sewerage
system Of the body and when clogged
there l. certain to be trouble sooner or
later II you would ENJOY good health
make i an invariablc rule 70 have your
bowels move once each day whether there
j. an inclination or not II you adopt the
right sort Of dict, one suited o your age
and occupation and take plenty Of out
door exercise. no medicine viii be re-
uulred Medicine IS for SICK aud for lazy
people who are not wiling to walk four
or five miles day a they should When
medicine IS required YOU VIII find
chamberlain Tablets are excellent. easy
- take and mild and gentle IL effect -
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
LAST INCOME TAX DAT.
Federal Collector Graham Will Keep His
Office Opon Until 10 O. clock Tonight.

This is the last day fixed by the govern
ment for payment OF the Federal income
tax. While there has been ample time in
which TO attend to the matter, it is evi-
dent from the records that many taxabics
have not paid.
In order that all liable may have an
opportunity To escape the penalty Col
lector Harry +. Graham announced to-
day that his office, in the Federal post
office Building, at Ninth and Shipley
streets, will be kept open until 10 o clock
tonight, and the entire working force will
be on duty to give attention To the public.
Today is the last day for the final
quarterly instalments of the tax. The
collector said today that any checks
or postal money orders bearing post
marks showing that they were mailed
to his Office before midnight would be
considered TO come within the dato.
December Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
MYSTERY FIRE IN HoBOKEN.
Service C1ub Burns as War Shells Explode
Wcmen Rescued From Apartments.
Nv Associated Prcss 70 Every Evening


Hoboken. n j.. Dec Is Firc broke
out shortly before noon today in the
Admiral Benson Club for service men,
the First Reformed Church and four
fye-storv brick apartment houses The
church and club apparently were doomed
Other buildings Were threatened. The
entire FIRE department was called out
The club house. a threc-storv frame
structure which was built by the Catholic
war counci! two wears sgo. was destroyed
Several explosions which occurred in the
building probably were due TO souvenir
shells brought from abroad by service
men. One man who was rescued from
the club house was taken to the hospital
in a serious condition.
The flames spread to the ad djacent apart
ment houses. many occupants Of which
including several iainung women, were
carried out BY hremen Occupants Of
dwellings opposite the burning area
we're driven to the street bv the intense
heat The origin OF the fire had not been
determined
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
ALBANIANS ON PROTEST.
Committee Declares it Would be
Rank Injustice to Grant
Greece's Territorial Claims.
sy Associated Press 20 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Lausanne, Sunday. Dec. 14-The
national Albanian committee has issued
protest against territory belonging. to
Albania being separated from independent
Albania The protest says that Nenize-
los, the Greek premier, has declared that
all lands of south Albania are to be def
nitely ceded to Greece, and that II tins
is confirmed it will be a fragrant viola
ton of the principles "for which humanity
bled in this most terrible war" and that
Justice should rcconstitute Albania into II
territorial entity
Hundreds Of our brothers from the
Albanian colonies in Canads and the
United States" says the protest, will
have fallen in the supreme sacrifice only
to fulfill tho aims of CONQUEST Of the Ser
bians, the Greeks and the Italians.
"Venizclos himself has been compelled
to recognize the purely Albanian character
Of the country coveted by Greece. The
despair which recently seized the popula-
ton of koritss on rumor of the possible
occupation of the region by the Greek
army is eloquent testimony Of the terror
the name of the Greeks inspires IN the
AlhanIans
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15

London. Dec 15-Thc Egyptian pre-
mier. on whose life an attempt was made
in Cairo today. is Yussuf Wahba Pashs~
who formed a cabinet in November after
the then existing cabinet had resigned be
cause OF dissatisfaction over the appoint
ment of tho commission headed by NH-
count Mlner secretary for the colonies
which recently arrived in Egypt
Il IS known here that the Egyptian
radicals regarded the nev premier with
disfavor because he had not taken .
stand against Great Britain
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
MRS. BLAME THOUGHT INSANE
Woman Held For Drowning Son Believed
To Be Mentally Defective.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Atlantic City, y. J., Dec l5-County
Physician Souder, who has been making
an inquiry into the life OF Mrs James
Blake. accused Of the murder Of her little
son Bunny Blake, has come to the con-
clusion that the woman Is now and has
been for some tlnre mentally affected.
Only recently. he stated today. she de-
veloped symptoms Of hallucInations which
could lead her TO destroy the life Of her
own child
James NJ Blake, the father and hus-
band refuses to be seen. He is suffering
acuteIy from the tragedy that has sudden
~ enveloped him. He is reported TO have
said he Is inclined to agree with the gem
eral view that Ms Blake while suffering
from a sudden attack Of insanity threw
the chIld into the sea.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
&. NJ. RRAUNSTTIN TO
ENTERTAIN EMPLOYEES

s. M. Praunstein, of The Braunstein
Company, will tender banquet and dance
20 his employees in The Dufarry room az
the Hotel du Pont tonight At the
banquet, Mr. Rraunstein will distribute
over 5000 in bonuses 70 his employees
who have been with him one year or
over After the banquet, dane, will
be held, in which friends ~ the employees
may participate Mr. Braunstcin start
ed this method Of recognizing his employees
services in 1917 and expects 70 continue
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
FUNERAL or q " WEBSTER.
DEATH FOLLOWS LONG ILLNESS
Special Correspondence of Every evening

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Delmar, Dec. Is y Burton Locates,
an old time resident Of Dclmar. died here
carly yesterday morning after an illness
of two years duration He was Y Years
of age on December S The funeral viii be
conducted from his late home on Tuesday
afternoon
He leaves a widow Two sons, William
G. Locates of Philadelphia. George NJ
Locates of this town aud five daughters.
Mrs II T. Hastings Mrs Ira +. Phil
lips, Mrs 1, 4, Parker Mrs +. l.. Rob
erts. Mrs Ii " Culver and Miss Ruth
ecateS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
DRY DECISION KNOCKS
FOOD DPRODUCTS STOCK X

nv Associated Press To Every Evening
New York, Dec Is Wild trading in
Z $ food products. which has large
stotcs Of liquor on hand followed receipt
in Wall street of thc news that the :
Supreme Court had declared wartime
prohibition constitutional The stock
which had ieen selling few minutes
before at ~ to 81 Immediately dropped
10 II
| : Industrial Alcohol was le-s7 severe
" Affected. losing about 2 points The
general list WAS moderately unsettled,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
A NASTY COLD
EASED AT ONCE
"Pape's Cold Compound" Then
Breaks Up a Cold in a
Few Hours.

Don't stay stuffed upl Quit hlowing
and snutfilngl A dose Of "Pape's Cold
Compound taken every two hours until
three doses are taken usually breaks up a
severe cold and ends al grippe misery
The very first dose opens your clogged-
up nostrils aud the air passages Of ho
head stops nose running relieves the
headache, dullncss. feverishness snee1ing,
soreness and stiffness
''Papes Cold Comp is the
quickest. surcst relief known and costs
only a few cents 1t drug stores IL acts
without assistance. tastes nice contains
no qnlnne lnsist upon Papc 5
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
"SURE DID ME GOOD"
Weakness Chest Disappear Almost Like
Magic After Taking Chasco-Vn.

Ever since ! had the Flu have been
troubled with indigestion. weakness and
q sore chest These conditions hung on
80 long ! was worried. but when ! started
taking Chasco-Vin they began to dis
appear In fact now enjoy my meals
w strength IS back and ] feel better
than for years Il seems ike only ,iolI q
my duty 20 recommend Chsscu-I!n
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
DU PONT MAN DECORATED

For untlsual services in connection
with the fulfiIlment of duties CONNECTED
With contracts between the du Pnnt
Company here and the italian govern
ment. Alphonse Lissner has been created
Chpyalier Of italy and awarded the
Order of the Crown by the King Mr.
Lissner has been informed Of the high
honor through telegram received from
friend of his which addresses him by
the title
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
Industrial Accident Board.

The Delaware Industrial Accident
Board will meet in its Wilmington Office
Thursday. when decision will probably
be rendered In the case Of John Miller
against the Diamond ice and Coal Com
pany Miller asks compensation for
injuries sustained while unloading coal in
the hold Of q boat and alleges total loss of
the use of an arm
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
POLICEMEN At FUNERAL.
Fifiy Members Of Force AT Obse~ufes ~
er-PatroIman MeIxurhlin.

A dotnil Of 30 policemen, headed by
Chief Black, will attend the funeral this
afternoon Of Patrolnan John Mclaughlin,
retired member Of the force, who died
last Thursday at hiB home, S55 Bennett
street, after long illnefH. Six policemen
will he pallbearers They will be Pa
troimen Burns, Sheehy, Graham, Sorson,
Collins and Barr. Service will be con
ducted al the house at 30 o'clock In
tsrnment will be made in Rivcrvicw
Cemetery
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
SUSSEX SMALLPOX SITUATION.

The smallpox situation in Georgetown,
reported in the Morning News. has not
been brought to the attention of the
State / GARD Of Health, but will come
before them il the experts report
shall indicate that the malady which has
affected Il number of cases is really tho
smallpox, as already diagnosed by a
local health official The matter is
expected to be the subject of report
to the State Health Board, which will be
IN session al DoYer today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
FOREIGN EXCHANGE ADVANCES

~ Associated Press - Every Evening
Ne~ York. Dec T. foreign exchange
showed improvement af the opening today
The pound sterling advanced z. cents to
3.72t3 uhle franc checks jumped 21
c~ntimes ~ tlI2 and lire checks s
rentlrner t0 1892
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
Must Send Child to School.

Frank Bohonzs, 1909 Apple street,
was fined s. and costs, Saturday, by
Magistrate Brennan for not sending his
ll-year-old daughter to school regularly.
Frank ii. bradbury, school supervisor
several times warned the father, 40 1t was
testified. The testimony showed that
the father and mother both worked and
that this daughter was kept home par!
of the time to keep house and take care
of q Young child.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
Aged "a Arrested on Non-supp0rt
Charge.

Charles Smith colored - wears old
was arrested today at the Wilson Line
wharf. by Detective Sergeant klng, on a
charge Of non-support preferred by his
wife. Maggie Smith Their home Is in
Cambridge, Md Smith said he and
his wife had been married and lived to-
gether about As years but he had just
come to the conclusion that they could
not continue living together agreeably.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
CHAPLAIN CORPS.
Methodist Preachers Association Urges
Creation Of One in U. 5. Army.

The ,ssion of The Methodist Preachers
Association this morning was brief, on
account Of the meeting Of the Inter
church Conference al Grace Church.
The association adopted resolution
calling on the Senators and members OF
Congress from Delaware 10 support bill
providing for the creation Of q chaplain
corps in the .nIted States Army
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
BOMB FOR TURKISH PREMIER.
Student Also Uses Pistol. But Fails 10
Kill Sultan's Minister.

nv Associated Press Evcry Evening
Cairo. Dec l5-An unsuccessful st
tempt was made tins morning to sssas-
nnate the premier. The attack was made
while he was driving 10 the ministry. His
asSaiIant. a student. was arrested
The outrage occurred outside the
italian club. opposite general head
quarters The assailant first threw bomb
and then fred 8 revolver Three revolvers
we're found in his possession
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
Oliver Seeks Damages.

Judge Heisel, in the Court Of Common
Pleas. today, heard testimony in the case
of Peter Oliver against the Wilmington
4 Philadelphia Traction Company, Oliver
asked $3.50 compensation for damage
alleged to have been sustained by his
automobile when it was struck by trolley
car Decision WIS reserved
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
NEW FREIGHT WAGE IN EFFECT.
Time -and-Half for Overtime in Slow
Service Since December D.
.ess :" Every Evening

ny Associated Press U Every Evening
Washington, Dec. IS Under an agree
mcnt between the railroad admimstra-
ton and the four brothcrhoods Of train
and cnginemen, announced today, time
and half for overtime in slow freight
service viii become effective as of De
cember J..
All arbitraries and special allowances
formerly applicable between termi mails
were eliminated but special allowances
for switching and similar work at initial
terminals were preserved. These, how
ever, vii be al the old rate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-15
SEEE MISSING SAILOR.
MMaxy Authorities Trying u Locate
George M. Hearne.

Adjutant- General !. r. Wrkcrsbaxn To-
day received letter from the War De
partrn-nt asking that an effort he made
here To try 10 loonte George Mcfarland
Hearne, who disappeared from the Naval
Hospital At Philadelphia on July l0.
Henrne's home " in Carthnge, Ill, and
the search is being made on behalf of h's
parents. Hearne rs II years Old and i@e'
ia inches tall
The matter will be brought 10 ths
attention Of the American Legion NJ ix
meeting tonight.