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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
AMBASSADOR WALLACE
WOULON' 7 MEET GERMAN
American Representative at Paris
Declines to Have Berlin's
Envoy Presented.
By Associated Press to Every Evening


Paris. Dec. lG.-Hugh G. Wallace, the
American Ambassador. last night refused
10 meet Wilhelm Mayer Won kaufbeuren,
the German Ambassador because the
nited States still is technically IN a state
Of war with Germany,
The incident occurred at an official din :
ncr to the di lomatic corps given by
aoul Peret President Of the Chamber
Of Deputies, and his wife. Ambassador
Wallace, dean the liplo attic corps IN
the absensce Of the Italian \ bassador,
and Mrs. Wallace were the guests Of
honor.
Pierre de Fouquleres Of the foreign
. &C. known as the introducer OF am
hassadors, appro ched Ambass dor Wal
IN in the reccptio room before the
dinner m said
Germ n Arbassado- desires to
he presented 70 Won.
AIT YOU forget it, inquired Mr.
Wallace, who knows NJ. FouquIcrcs very
well
He IS standing just behind me, re-
Piled Nj ouqueres Tie was Yer per-
~i>tcnt | did not Wish to embarrass You.
Tell him. said Mr.. Wallace, that
refuse Ia eet him
The German Ambassador was standing
81 near that Q hesrd Mr. Wallace reply
aud NJ Fouquieres repeated the response
~ INN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
SUIT OVER A HOUSE.
Chancellor Hears Action in Regard to
Sale of agg- 80 Delaware Avenue.

Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis, III the
Court of Chanccry, today, heard testi-
mony, in the case of Mrs. Leonard "A.
kittinger against DIR. David Rossman,
an action for specific performance OF
contract
The suit involved the sale of the dwelling
dll-i13 Delaware avenue by Mrs KIT
finger TO DIR Rossman, who later negotlat-
ed for its sale To Nicholas Govaios. l)r.
Rossman contracted, according TO the
plaintiff, TO pay Mrs. kittinger S6S,ooU,
and July 30 YVES fixed as the time for set
tlement Because DIR. Rossman ALLEGED
imperfect title the time was first extended
to August and next to September =;
At the hearing today the defendant said
and the plaintiff denied thet the lnaccura-
cies had not been corrected and the de
fcrdant raised the point that time IS
not an essence of contract. The defendant
also claimed that because OF changing
conditions the value Of the property has
deprecated $4,000. Leonard +. Wales
ard Edward w Cooch represented the
plaintiff ard William :. Prickett and
William Prickett the defendant. The case
wps not finished this morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
POLICE PENSION FUND
To Be CLOSED SOON
Treasurer John S. Rossell So Ad-
viscs Contributors and Expresses
Appreciation for Their Help.

With a view to closing up the campaign
for the police pension fund, John ). Ros-
sell, treasurer, is sending the following
letter to subscribers whose accounts are
still open.
December Is, 1920.
NV dear Friend | am sure IT will be
most pleasing TO YOU 10 know that the
campaign to raise n fupd 10 protect our de-
voted policemen, III the event OF their
disability. was splendid manifestation of
the generosity OF Our good people. II Is a.
remarkable fact that over 1000 citizens,
contributed 10 this fund. and IL IS very
gratifying 10 know that YOU We're one Of
tins l.rgc number take this opportunity
10 thank YOU again for your kindly assist
.tIiec
The campaign closed little over \ year
ago. end OF the large number who sub
scribedt TO the fund only about 800 have
not rs vet paid their subscriptions IN full.
Ii j very important that this remaining
small number remit the amount due from
them ?s soon n possible SO that perfectly
clean sheet may he submitted 10 the
trustees oi the police pension fund.
Nv attention has been called tn your
plrlgc card which shows S due
from vou Ii would be a very great fayol
I all il YOU would let me know At An carly
late what your pleasure is with respect Q
tins matter Thanking YOU for your nj
WAYS generous support. and with WarmcSt
personal regards, | remain, Yours very
succrel,
John ; Rosecll
Treasurer Police Pension Fund Cam
palgn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
EIGHTH WARD IN LINE.
To Have Christmas celebration With Aid
of Parkside Club.

The community Christmas tree COM
mittee Of the Eighth ward, held It's first
meeting II the Parkside Club headquarters
last evening. CouncIm2n McManus WAS
elected chairman Plans were mapped Out
for the Christmas festivities. An attempt
will be made by the committee t. have
the pupils Of No. ~ school, Tenth and
Sprucc streets. have their usual celebra-
tion around the tree, and the church choirs
viii also be requested to gather around II
and sing Christmas carols The tree, with
an its lighting arrangements, will be pro-
vided by the Parkside Club according to
President Lewis. Mr. Lewis said the club
owed dcbr Of gratitude to the commun-
itv al large. and especially the Eighth
ward. because it was through its efforts
that Parksidc attained its prominence
II local sporting circles The committee
will hold It's second meeting at Z 80 p. n.
on December 20 al the club headquarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
MR.. AND MRS. J.b COOK
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Married SO Years Ago They Ap-
propriately Observe Their
Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs John b. Cook celebrated
their golden wcdAing anniversary in the
company of many friends and relatives,
at the home of their son, Boyd II Cook,
2214 Washington street, last night he
house was beautifully decorated with
flowers, including chrysanthemnms, punk
roses and fern, gifts from friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Cook are IN the best of
health and cnioved the celebration 10 the
fullest extent Mrs Cook, as well as her
husband, voted ~ the recent Presidential
election An entertaining part OF the
festivitv was dancing for the younger
guests. an orchestra being present to
furnish the music
Among those present were the two
bridesmaids who had assisted nt Mrs
Cooks wedding ceremony, 80 years ago
They were Mrs. Mollie Caspcrson Rcaston
and Mrs. Alice BottRcr Kirk Of Phlla-
delphia Other guests included Mrs
Rebccca Reese, William Reese. Mr. and
Mrs Horace Harrison, Mrs. Fila Shipley,
DIR. and Mrs Rutherford, Mr.. and Mrs
Shipley, Mr.. and Mrs Alexis Clark,
William Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Matt
Elliott. Miss Anna RichPrdson, Mrs
Carlisle MIR and Mrs. James OConnor,
Miss Lillian Grotz, Norman Hastings
Miss ItlZaheth 1ufTey, AiIS ftuiiH 4hioo
Mildred I,utan, Boyd Rutan, Mrs Dana
+. Rutan Mr.. and Mrs Oscar Draper,
Mr. and Mrs Harry Link, Mrs Alfred
Fowler, Mr.. and Mrs William Whvle,
Mr. and Mrs Frank Lewis and family,
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Dinsmore Mrs Allen
Sullivan Mr. and Mrs Cantwell, Mr.
and Mrs Henry Primrose Mr. and Mr.
Franklin and family. of Glenolden, Pa,
MIR and Mrs Morris, MIR and Mrs
Clifford Crossgrove. Elliott Clark, Alfred
Clark. Alfred Heck, Mr. and Mrs. VIII
liam Boldly, Mrs Alice Bottger and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs Walter Bennett,
Mrs. NJ Hoopcs, and AIr.and Mrs Roslne
MARRIED FIFTY-Two YEARs.
Mr. and Mrs John 4 Cranston quietly
celebrated their fifty-second wedding
anniversary at their home III Newport
Yesterday Both are in the best Of health
MIR Cranston. who will celebrate hls seven
ty-clghth birthday anniversary on Ianu-
arv /. has been engaged III the lumber
business for many years IN this city. Mrs
Cranston was. for several years president
Of the Delaware Equal Suffrage Associa-
tion and co-operatcd actively III rs work.
She was a Prohibit ion candidate for elector
NJ the recent Prcs'den ial election.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
TO REFUSE STEEL
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withhold steel from union shop builders,
MIR JntermN-cr asked
DO YOU think il Is a proper thing
tor manufacturers throughout the coun-
try ~ get together and - dictate To the
builders in the different cities of the
country whether or not they shall erect
steel on union or opcn-shop principles
ts 70 the question Of getting To-
gcther | do not know. replied MIR.
Grace The question of whether 4
would be a good principle, | should soy
II would be firmly hchevc th?t any
character oi relations or ASSOCIATION ta
support and protect the opcn-shop prun-
clplr giving service hy ans character ot
lahoring mar IN this country Is very
good thing
Vow, can / Vou see what m aTro-
CANT and ildcfcnsihl attltudC II would
= Tor the manufacturers of this country
t. try and force their point OF view ~
~ nat you caH the opcu-shop IN the
erection of their steel when other pco-
ule might believe il was to their best
interest to erect il by the union shop?
asked the committee counsel.
II thev thought i MS to protect
,lc,r interest in line with What they
,,,u>dcrcd the right policy ;or thor IN
itIr >clf-protectIon. replied Mr. Grace.
he steel head admitted that the struc-
tIral Ironw orkcr> union had pnt DIS
criminated against the nonuplon product
Of the Bethlehem corporation, but said
II may happen
New York Dec ia letter purport-
lng TO show that the United States Steel
Corporation and National ErectoTS Asso-
cation worked hand IN hand today was
placed in evidence before the JOINT legls-
iatIve committee investigating the build
inc truSt
rhc letJc- Was fro Il John w T 1chot
former MANAGER Of the association at
'ltt>burg To fhc or -anizatlon : secretary
reporting a meeting Of the executive com
inlftee in Pi;tshu rc IN December 1916
" this meeting the eXecu tive commit
tc,. the letter said appointed 8 committee
H. see the officers of the 'ulted States Steel
orporation 10 arrange for uoti cation
al the ASSOCIATION before making any
changes n the rate of wages Oh erection
work
he committee also approved the new
wage rate of the corporation which wa. TO
become effective Jaru ary / 1917.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
Brewer Case Goes Over

George S. Brewer was arraigned in
Municipal Court today on a charge Of
assault and battery on eight-year old
Anna Converse. Judgment was reserved
until Saturday by Judge Finger w. W
Knowles represented Brewer Two other
witnesses appeared against Brewer, who
claimed that they had been insulted some
time ago and they believed that Brewer
was the offender They were Naomi
Krauss ard Elsie Iehande. Breweradmited
he had collected Insurance at the home Of
one Of the girls, but denied ever having
seen the other, He claimed an alibi in
all cases. Brewer has a wife and two chill
dTer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
SENIORS DEFEAT SOPHS.

Newark, Dec l6 The Delaware Col
lege seniors made it four straight vic
tories Yesterday afternoon by defeating
the sophomores in an inter-class game by
the score Of Is TO IL Ii was a lucky win
for the upper-classmen as the sophs out
played them NEST Of the game Williams
failure to shoot fouls is what lost for the
second year boys The seniors have been
exceptionally strong in this department
with Marvel in fine form
They lead the series with four victories,
while the freshmen are coming strong with
three wins and one defeat The sophs have
lost all four games and the juniors have
won one and lest three The juniors and
sophomores viii play tonight
The lineup of Yesterdays game fol-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
BANKERS DISCUSS
FUTURE PROGRAM
Believe Present Financial Situation
is Hopeful and No Cause
for Alarm.
STAFF Correspondence of Every Evening

STAFF Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, Dec Is o hcers and members
of the executive and advisory committees
of the Delaware Bankers Association met
here today to discuss plans for the coming
four months. The meeting convened IN
the Hotel Richardson and the morning
session was occupied chiefly with dis
cusslon of group meetings, the financial
situation and routine matters.
John s. Rosseli, former president OF the
association, OF the Security Trust Conf
pany, Wilmington, said that he considered
present day conditions sound, and that he
believed the banks were fully able Ia care
for any premature crisis that might arise
George Massey Jones. president of the
Delaware Association welcomed the mem
bers Walter o III Hpffecker Of Smyrna was
made member of the advisory commit &c
replacing Charles f. Wentzle of Wyoming
At the meeting this afternoon, there
will be discussion Of the new laws which
will be recommended TO the Legislature,
as n result of a survey OF conditions made
by the Delaware State Survey Commits
sion.
Plans were made for the semi-annual
meeting of the association to be held in
Wilmington in March
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
WESTERN UNION DEF|ES
j. S. ON CABLE LANDING
Carlton Tells Senators Hc VIII
Hitch Barbados Line
to Cuba.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Plnns Of tho
Western Union To outwit the State De
partnent n connecting with the British
cable To Brazil and the efforts Of France to
deprive the United States Of any share N
the former German cables we're revealed
Yesterday
President Carlton of the Western Union
told tho Senate. Interstate Commerce
COMMITTEES that the comphny's Barbadoee
cable, which the government prevented
being landed Mt Miami, Fla, would be-
landed nstead ia Cuba, and connected at
Havana with Western Union cables run
ning from Miami. 1his will establish
communication between tho United States
and Barbados, where the new cable is
joined with the line of the British Wes-
tern Company, leading to Brazil and other
South American points.
"The State Department cnn tear Ip the
cables between Havana and Miami If il
wants to, said Mr.. Carlton, but We
propose to 90 ahead and will be ready TO
send messages within short time"
He added that the three cables now
being operated between Miami and fIa-
vana are the chef means Of cofnmuni en-
tion between the United States and Cuba
and that the results would be serious If the
State Department should tear up the
lines Two of these cables were landed
under permission granted by special acts
of Congress 40 that the State Depart
ment's only means Of interrupting com
munication would be the use Of force he
said.
Elihu Root, Jr., counsel for All-America
Cables, Inc, which owns cables b. the
west coast Of South America, charged that
the landing of the Brazil-Barbadocs-M Miami
cable lis a step in the plan 70 preserve for
Great Britain monopoly Of cable com
munication on the vast and wealthy
eastern coast Of South America.
Washington, Dec l6.-AIl American
cable messages leaving Great Britain now
are being held up for examination BIZ the
British naval intelligence authorities,
Newconb II Carlton, president Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company testi-
fed today when called before a special
Senate committee investigating cables
ard the advisablity Of legislative action
affecting them
The rev British requirements have been
imposed. Mr. Carlton SAID. for the p,Ir-
pose ~ throwing light upon internal dis
tuThances in Great Britain and ! presume
more particularly with reference 10 Ire
land and Bolshevisrn Mr. Carlton added
that he was not sure whether inbound
cables from the United States were also
being held for examination
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
Cured His RUPTURE

was os1ly -uucur-1 EnIie nf-fuz runs
seve-al years 40 Dcctors aid ny ruly
hope Of cure Nas al 9UeraElon. truEses ga
ne 40 good Ftnaly GOT noll % .rmetninc
that quickly and -omplctslV -iru ne
Years have nhsse1 lud tle -lprurr ~
never returned although lOtnz Rr1
WORK a< a carDen Gar. There eas 90 crers-
tion. 10 lost time 40 ,ruube nsgf nuth-
NJ 70 -eli Buf wIl uvp Nll Information
about noz ynu nay anu compietc -lre
without ouerzuon o ruu Eu1e fC NJ
Eugene " Puuen Caruenteg 40t 81 Mar
cellus avenue Mauasq Gan. Better cue
out this noticr and slog 10 20 ang ctlrra
who ar ruptursi-you uag ave lie 10
= east stop TIE misery 90 -iufEre anu t1l
worry and danger = ~ oneratiuu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
=
The Truth About
Eczema and Piles

Thousands and thousands Of people says
Peterson of Buffalo are learning every week
that one 81 cent box Of Peterson Ointment
will abolish eczema and Danish piles. ana
the grateful letters / receive every day are
worth more 10 me than money.
Il had eczema for many years on my head
and could not get anything 10 stop the
agony ! saw your al and got one box and
] owe you many thanks for the good IL has
done mo There ism bIotch on my head
now and / couldn't help but thank Peter
son, for the cure is great. Miss Mary Hill
42O Third avenue Pittsburg. Pa.
4 have had itching piles for Is years and
PetersOns is the only ointment that re-
lieves me besides the piles seem To have
gone A. b. Ruger. tf27 Washington ave
nue., Racine. Wis.
Use Petersons Ointment for old sores.
salt Theum chating and all skin diseases
Druggists recommend IL. Mail orders filed
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
CENTRE COLLEGE DECLINES
TO PLAY COLUMBIA ELEVEN

New York, Dec 16.-Centre College
has declined the invitation 10 play Column
hia in football here next autumn, ii was
announced today by Bob Watt. Columbia
graduate manager The manager of the
Kentucky eleven said the team, which IS
scheduled to play Harvard st Cambridge,
will be unable 70 make more than one
trip north
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
LEWES ELECTION DAY.
Residents of the Town 10 Vote on High
School Proposition.

The sperial~ ,hool election II IeWrs viii
to held this afternoon, the tatemcnt that
u was TO have hcen held Yesterday heif {
II error A vote viii br ts6rr ea the
ui4tter of accepting the otTer # tie Del
we're School AuMliary 50 Wolld" the
t,.un r. with a $3.50. 900 consolidated school
Tie auxihary has offered to giye S2O0O00
toward erecting 4 CIV building con-is,ji z
IL primary. grammar and high school
grades, provided the town raises the re-
manning $4,000 by taxation
Ii Is 10 hc known a. the High School
and attendance wll be free to All children
ID Lewes For those attending from out
>de the town. which those above tho sixth
grade will be permitted o do, the county
Will pay for their tuition, rs we'll q their
u rsp0rtation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
WILL CAPTAIN PENN STATE
CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
State College, Pa, Dec. &c. T.
Cooper. OF Oakmont. junior, has been
elected captain Of the Pennsylvania State
cross-eountrv team for next year. sue
ceeding RomIg, intercollegiate tItleholder.
Two members Of this year S squad, Romig
and Or. VIII be lost BY graduation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
FRENCH BANTAMWEIGHT
TO MEET KID WILLIAMS

Baltimore Md. Dec. I6.-Charlev
Lcdoux, Of France. European bantam
weight champion, IS to meet Kid Williams
OF Baltimore, former American champion
Of the same division, in a ii5-round decision
bout here tonight This will be the third
meeting Of the pair The first was SIX
round no-decision affair IN 1912 The
following year Williams knocked Ledoux
out in the fifteenth round
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
CRIDTRON STAR IN PULPIT.
Cruikshank, Former AIl-American Center,
Accents Call TO PlffeburR Church.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening
piftabyrg Der. Ie-The Reverend
B,irIeigh CrHkshank. former AIl-Bmerican
center. has accepted call AZ assistant
pastor II one of Pittsburgs largest Pros
bvteran churches and IN addition 70 his
regular duties will promote athletic
activities. i was announced here today by
DR. Maitland Alexander, pastor # the
First Church
Mr. Cruikshank. a graduate of Blair
ColIoqc. Washington and jefferson College
and Princeton Theological Seminary will
begin his new duties the first # the year
At present Mr. CrIikshank IS pastor ~
the First q hnrch At Chatham. Z ]
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
PLUM PUDDING SHOOT.
To be Held Saturday at Bellevue In
Memory Of "DoI'' Richardson.

The Wilmington Trapshootinp Asso-
cietio has received the annual package
from the late Dol Richardson brother,
containing plum puddiuRs, and these
will he shot for on Saturday over the traps
at T,elleyuc Thorc will be n 25.blrd
class shoot for the puddings and pliddingH
will be given to high men in each class.
The club will also hold its annual
turkey shoot, for which fine collection oi
birds have been purchased. Both live
and dressed turkeys will be on hand.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
HE'S ON HIS WAY.
And Constantine. Former King Of Greece,
Thinks He Knows Where He's Going.

Thinks He Knows Where He's Going.
~ Associated PRISE 20 Every Evening.
Venice, Dec. 10. Former King Con-
stantine, Queen Sophie and thor children
smiled from Veniec this morning on board
The Greek cruiser Averoff for phaleron.
The Averon weighed anchor at $40
o'clock and proceeded Immediately on
her voyage 10 Greece with The returning
royal purity.
A destroyer preceded the cruiser ont
Of the harbor
Venice. Dec. lG.-Former King Com
stantine, on his way home from SYitzer-
land and exile " reocafpy the throne ri
Greece, was received yesterday morning
with nil tho honors due the sovereign Of q
friendly nation by the ItalinD government,
Constantine and the members of his
family arrived IN the early hours .. the
morning. They were met at the railway
station by the italian admiral u the port,
The mayor of Venice and other Of cials,
and NJ Corofnilas, the Greek minister %
Italy, who married Miss Cockrell, daugh-
ter of the late Tnited States Senator Cock
rell The officers Of the naval ships IN port
also we're present.
Washington, Dec. 10 IF P9ar Admiral
Philip Andrews, commanding The Arneri-
can naval forces in the Adriatic, paid an
official call on former King COtgtantiDe ~
Greece at Venice Yesterday as reported in
press dispatches, naval officials gaid today
1t would be unusual These officers, AZ
well as those of the State Department,
suggested that the call very probably vac
upon the commander of the battleshjp
AyeroT
The American government has not
indicated / n attitude toward the new
Greek government and State Department
officials said no Instructions had been con
veyed to any of its representatives abroad
regarding the course they should take.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
W. & j. COACH QUITS.
4 ssocIatea pre.. u Every Eveninz

BY A seociated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Pa. Dee l6- Dave Nor
row, former coach 81 the Washington and
jefferson College varsity football team,
announced here today hat he had refused
offers of Creighton University and the
University Of Cincinnati. To coach next
season. Nfr Morrow coached the " and
]. eleven for two seasons and At the end
Of 1920 schedule he announced his re-
tircment.
We're wealthy, 7 would accapt
coaching position he said but I nm
forced 70 devote my attention % my
engineering business and I cannot coach
anygherC next year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
Young Boy-"Loses" His Mother

Harvey Buchanan, aged five years, Of
North East, Md, became separated from
his mother, while she was shopping ON
Market street, today The little boy was
taken 10 the police station by Traffic
Officer Sherwin. After beng at the police
station a short time, the boy was turned
over to an aunt, who lives in this city
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-16
GRAND TRUNK MANDAMUSES
SECRETARY OF TREASURY
ssociated Pres % Every Evruinz

BY Associated Pres 70 Every Evrninz
Washington. Dec. f6.-Argmenfs u
n1andamus proceedings brought hv Grand
Trunk Railroad against ~errrfaTv 1f fhe
Treasury Houston were listed tIr hearIna
today before Justice Mccoy. ln the DistFi~f
Of Columbia supreme our. he scr
retarv has been notified - show cailse wht
be should not pay he Grand I-Ink r1ads
operating IN the nlted ~tafps $500 ON
under the guarantee provision ~ -he
transportation act giving fbe -arTirrs
sIx per cent return 10 - ~eutemner