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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
PosToYrTCE ROBBED.
Thieves Ge, $40 900 in Stamps and Non~v
AZ Meturher. ~. J.
Rr Ass,.cianed Press y Everr Eter-n.

Nv Assoriat@d Press - Every = Ferins
Metuohen, y. J.. DEE. i3 Ihe Ameri-
can Railway Express Company 0-'ice and
'he pos.ot.lce and several carv iving
railroad Yards here acre sinceasiveir
broken INTO sInce saturday nlzaf lV
thieves who made of with loot. fhe value
of which has not yet been estimated. he
thcffs were discovered early TODAY
AT the xprpss Office n rear window Eas
forced ann an ron hound money noE
looted. The empty noK Vas found near
the arsenal at RArTtan.
Postmaster David A. Powers tbs morn
inZ found the door n the office sale ~ 70
hinges and more than $4,000 n stamps
and coin missing. letter. and mai hazs
scattered about indicated that The rob
bers took their time N the lOb
An Investl zatIon u the freight car RAIDS
onlv few blocks AWAY from the postofhcr
8 beng made by railroad officials
The real estate office oi Edgar amp
bell adjoining the express Office also va
robbed. The value Of properly lakcn aas
not made public
4 VI Thompson. agent of tne Amefi-
can Railway Express Compaay toid re
police that the Office strong BOX haa con.
tanned only $40
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
WI pnFoURTEN PAGES
STUDENTS ENLISTED
IN SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Those at High School Addressed
Today by President Debiois
of State Council.

Acting Principal Barkley presided over
the assembly exercises this morning IN
the High School auditorium. MIR. Barkiey
will continue in charge Of the school IN.
definitely Louis DcBlois, president OF
the Delaware Safety Council, addressed
the student body on accident prevention
He stated that Is, 600 children were killed
last wear in preventable accidents, ana
that in Delaware alone AZ children were
burned to death during the last five years.
He portrayed the many evils arising from
Jay walking. and stated that II was the
duty of each High School students to be
careful at the crossinFs that by their
example Others might be benefited
Professor Harold Clase addressed the
students briefly on courage. He drew
much applause by the recitation of several
witty poems, that he originated over,
seas during the World War. He also told
some interesting experiences ne had white
in France.
Prof. Barkley announced that Mrs
Clasc would meet the "A" department o'
the Senior Class on Wednesday afternoon
at 80 O'Clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
To MAKE FULL REPORT
ON BOUND" CH|[DRDA
Up TO the Present Time, lnvestl-
gator States, She Has Given
No Information.

Jessie I,ogie, who has been investigating
conditions relative to bound children in
Delaware, takes except on 10 an article
appearing in the Star Yesterday, so far
as II refers to her Miss Logic, who Is
working under the direction Of the Chill
dren's Bureau, denies having granted an
interview on her work She has. therefore,
asked Every Evening 10 print the follow
ing letter:
2O7 Church Building, Wilmington,
Del, December 13, 1920.
Editor Every Evening: ] desire to state
10 public that up to this date have never
been Interviewed by any reporter Of any
newspaper in reference TO the study Of the
nlaeed-out children in the State OF Della
ware. which | have Just completed
consider the statement which appeared in
the SUNDAY Star Of Sunday. December 2,
unfair and unjust TO the agencies placing,
10 the foster parents and TO myself. On
"Wednesday afternoon. at $50 in Court
Room No in tins city, my report viii
be read. The public are invited to this
meeting. Very truly yours.
Jessie Logie"
In connection with the survey that Is
being made, il has been learned the Red
Cross Motor Corps, which was volun-
tarily offered, has been Of great assist
aucn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
ITALIAN TROOPS BEGIN
BREAK To D ANNUNzIO
Three Armored Cars From Rcgu-
lar Forces Reach Fiume; Ez-
pect Fighting.
nv associated Press 70 Every Evening.

BY Associated Press % Every Evening.
Trieste. Dec I3The first break N
The regular Italian army occurred Satur-
day, when four huDored cars started
from udine. three of which gucceeded
in reaching the Palace Of Gabrielle ID An
nlnrio in Fiurne. The fourth car was
prevented from reaching its destination
hy sentinel, who threw under It's Wheels
obstclss which cut the tires. The crew lof
the car escaped and managed to reach
FitIma on foot.
II ia stated that the Government m
tents 81 send an ultimaturn - D'Annun-
zio threatening offensive action II y
reported, however, that the poet would
welcome any military denomination.
These defections # il believed here viii
hasten decisive action,
There we're wild scenes IN Fiurne Satur-
| day when members 0f the autonomous
| parties, who are DAnnInTI0 sworn
/ enemies. we're beaten by Iegionaires ~
| rpprisal for their having passed resolutions
/ condenlning the poet Soclalists also we're
/ attacked
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
SEVERE PENALTY FOR
UNREASONABLE EVICTION
To Be Inserted in Senator Balls
Tenant Bill Now Pending
Before Congress.
Special Dispatch to Every Evening

Washington, Dec. l3 Senator Ball Of
Delaware has been assured by leaders in
the Senate that his bill TO prevent the
eviction Of tenants is likely to be passed
at an early date.
A number Of Delaware citizens living
in Washington had been notified 10 quit
their residences within seven days They
banded themselves together for the pur-
pose Of resistance Of this action on the
part Of land holders and 1t is quite certain
that they will not be required 70 quit
their residences at least during 1920
Senator Ball said that the greed Of land
holders IN Washington was beginning 70
reassert itself in q new and contemplate
form. and that his bill is designed to pre-
vent this kind Of oppression He SAID he
thought Of having criminal clause added
to it making it Inisdemeanor, punidsh-
able by fine and Imprisonment, TO at
tempt to eject a tenant by the use of
unusual or oppressive measures. To-day
| received information to the effect that
an officer Of the law tried 10 eject q
family at midnight. said Senator Ball.
This should be made q criminal offence
punishable by severe penalties, and pro-
pose to see that penal clause is attached
to my bill
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
ELEVEN MEN FINED
ON THE CHARGE OF
BREAKING SABbAT
Thirteen Arrested Yesterday,
Though No Attempt Was Made
to Clamp Down Lid :
CARDS IN
CIGAR STORE CELLAR

While no attempt WAS made yesterday
to clamp down the lid" on Sunday ac-
tlvities. l3 persons we're arrested on the
charge Of breaking the Sabbath
Alfred Pasquale and Emile leEsi two of
the thirteen. were discharged and the other
were fined 81 each They were Alberts
Delpczso Alfred Ugiuos, Anthony Mauriso
John Talmo, Gaetano Maceliaro. Ernest
Tartaglo. Giuseppe Cocco, Peter San
sone. Michael 1evoli, John Allegretto
and Anthony Iessore
The men were arrested Yesterday
afternoon by Officers Ncasev and Welsh
while they were playing cards IN the cellar
Of the cigar store Of Ernest Rattallio at
Fifth aud Iiucoln streets.
PREACHERS AT POLICE MEETING.
4 committee ~ the Ministerial Union
consisting Of Rev. Robert Watt. Rev
Joel = Gil6llan and Rev. Raymond "
Csook~ will attend the meeting of fhe
Board Of Police Commissioners tomorrow
afternoon. when it rs expected that there
viii he some discussion relative 10 tho
application of the blue law 4 letter
from the assocIation, which was given te
Chef Black last Saturday by the cem-
mittce. will likely hc referred to the Board
Of Police Commissioners The committee
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
GOV. TOWNSEND IS
BACK OF HOOVER TO
AID ST arriving TOTS
Will Attend Dinner in This City
Next Saturday Night 10 Help
Movement
MRS. HARDING TO CARE
FOR $50 CHILDREN

Governor John G TownSned, jr..
informed Henry = Scott, chairman Of the
Fllroppan Relief Council movement IN
Delaware. that he would be present next
SATURDAY. evening ~ dinner 70 be tcnd-
cred Herbert Hoover. chairman Of the
Council MIR Scott received many other
acccptances for the dinner, all Of them
signifving the willingness Of the writer
10 not only attend hut also contribute
10 this effort to help save 3,5O0,NO starv-
ing children Of Europe Mr. Hoover
estimates that $40 will save child 5
hfc until the next harvest. While the en-
deavor will be to obtain rs many $40 con
tributlons as possible. vet smaller sums
will be gratefully accepted
Word came To Delaware headquarters
TODAY that President-eiect and Mrs.
Harding would entertain $50 invisible
children as guests st their Christmas dim
ncr table on December 25 These lnvisibl
guests will he $50 undernourlshcd chii-
dren az Central Europe, Mrs Harding
promising TO contribute S2,5oO 70 the
movement undertaken by Mr. Hoover
The plan Of entertaining invisible guests
has touched a popular chord throughout
the country, Judging from reports that
/ have come 10 headquarters. How many
children Will YOU save? Is the question
/ that brin rs an answer from every class OF
4 citizens.
/ DR.. Joseph H Odell. who is directing
/ the campaign in the down State sections
/ for MIR. Scott. has received pledges Of
support from many of the newspapers u
4 which he has written, seeking their co
/ opera; ION in this effort II Is planned e
/ have the newspapers of the State act as
| a sort of clearing house for contributions
/ Although the committee of the clergy
/ Of which Bishop Cook Of the Protestant
/ Episcopal diocese Of Delaware rs chair
man. had issued an appeal 20 their CO.!
| leagues il was not expected that any church
would attempt 20 organize before thl
week But several il Is learned, selected g
tentative organization Yesterday and a
the evening service some OF the wOrken
approached members OF congregations
10 learn how many children they woulc
save from starvation until the next mar
vest
In addition 10 the man and wife who
sent $50 Liberty bond TO Mayor Tayio
for the Delaware fund. some contribution
have been received at headquarters II
the Library building, Eighth and Marke
streets. This Is extremely encouraging 4
Chairman Scott and his cooperating
organizations, for il indicates 20 them tha
the sympathies and sentiment OF tn
community is back Of the project
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
WANT L. ;. SENATE To
PROBE BUILDING rRl II

BY Associated Press % Every Eveniug
NeE York, Dec Is "A proposition .1r
the United States senate COMMITTEES Enirn
has been empowered 20 nvestlgaie build
ing conditions through ogt he oountFF
20 hold sessions N New 0rk m conlInc-
ton with the JOINT legislative committee m
Is Investigation OF the alleged ouilding
trust viii be submitted to me ,eCera.
boGv bv Senator William VI alder -
chairman, be announced TODAY
He decided on this policy he SAD. alter
learning Of the obstacles facing he iolns
committee in summonlng witnesses Vh0
have gone 70 other States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
SUPPOSED DOPE CENTRE.
Police Raided it and Found One
Man There With Incrini-
mating Evidence.

Arthur Williams, colored, who was ar
rested in a raid on a shack in the rear Of
sos West Second street. pleaded guilty to
a charge of having a hypodermic reedle
in his possession and was fined $50 and
costs in City Court today
The police had received information
that the place was used as distributing
center for narcotic drugs and raided II
on Saturday night Williams was the
only person in the shack and the reedle
cealed in a pack Of cigarettes A small
quantity of heroin was also found He
denied beng an addict.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
IMMIGRATION BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE
Measure Curbing Influx of Aliens
Goes to Senate, Where Its
Defeat is Predicted.
NJ A.soc,,,e,, pres. to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press IN Every Evening.
Washington, Dec 13 Advocates of =
t4yo-year suspension of immigration wer
prepared tn wago determined fight on
tho amendment to the immigration bill
shortening the embargo ~ one year.
when the measure came up today IN the
House
Plans for fight 70 eliminate the
amendment were projected AZ con
ference Yesterday called by Chairman
Johnson. OF the immigration Committee.
Washington, Dec IL Senator Dilling-
ham Of Vermont. chairman of the Senate
Committee on Immigration, viii nitro
duce in the Senate today bill 10 limit the
number Of aliens Of any nationality who
may tic admitted 20 the United states "a
immigrants IN any fiscal year to per cent
Of the number of persons Of such ma
tionality already residing in the United
States The proposed restriction, how
ever. will not apply 70 immigrants who
are naturallzed or native born citizens oi
countries in the Western Hemisphere
The purpose Of the Dillingham; bill -
10 fix definite limit 10 future imm,gra~
ton without discrimination as 20 coBin~
trsrs or origin. and 20 prevent the adj
MISSION in any one year of - great num-
her of immigrants Of any nationality that
their assimilation into the population
Of the country would be practically I'M
possible On the basis of the foreign
born population as shown by the census
of 1910 Il is contended that the ) per
cent plan would limit the immigration
from Southern and Eastern Europe and
Turkey in ASIA 70 approximately 2Jo, o,BsJ
person, annually. 80 compared with an
average annual Immigration from these
countries of s.3S, 600 in the five-year
period l9l019l4
On the other hand. Il IS pointed out,
/ the percentage plan would not reduce
the normal flow Of Immigration from
most of the northwestern countries of
Europe the average annual influx from
such sources being only lS3 900 IN the
+ five-vear period. i9l0-l9l4. Under the
proposed Dillingham; measure about $50
f 900 persons from the northwestern coun-
tries would be admissible annually. lhI'
is due 10 the fact that as a result oi
earlier immigration. large number oi
natives of these countries are in the United
States. while the number coming IN has
greatly decreased n recent years.
Washington, Dec. l3 Opposition Il
the Joint resolution directing revival o
the war finance corporation when i
came up for final disposition IN the Senate
today was expected 10 center IN an attemp
70 strike out the provision relating L
extension BY the Federal Reserve Boar
Of more liberal credits 20 farmers
Saturdays debate closed with an IN
formal agreement that a vote woulC
be taken not later than 3 Q clock today.
lst page Supposed Dope Centre
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
FIRE DEMON LOOSEO
ON CORK FOLLOWING
AMBUSH OF POLICE
City Hall, Carnegie Library and
Large Part of Business Sec
ton Destroyed
LOSS ESTIMATED AT
OVER SIS 900 900
~ A..ocla,ea Pre-. ~ Ev.ry g1,niar

~
London. Der l3 British regi'ars
stood guard today ovFr twisted an1
blsckened ruins lsii ~ me fires Nh eh
Saturday night and yesterday swept gIf.
tiailv unchecked through fhe cfv N
Cork Charges are made that polics arvf
iaries rnaddened q, fhe kiliingand y ga'irf
ing ~ cornrades by ambnshed -iur
Falner- on SATURDAY. iocssd Do Ere dennr
On the city. Estimate n 'hs .ras rIr -s
high ss sl5 .Oco,OOO
Hours ~ terror we're speni ~ 80 pe0r.e
- Cork during Saturday night % rfaf
several lives we're i'F' srd . spafrffe
declared iTo brothers named Delare
we're ,slled from their hrrnes 4nf sff'
one n them fatally
Two districts ~ ork wsr, rrcp'
flames IN the business sect.on slong
Patrick street from Cook ~ Ma- ~
hardly a shop vas Ief' nscathsd IhtH
vas the shopping center = C0rk -'u'
~ 81 patrick street the FIRE ran ursTr
,rolled along narrow throgghfsrrr - i-r
a. old George street Thus an afea 80
'hrse blocks n this psr' * 'he town -
! reduced 20 rnasses = dehrir
! The magnificent rl'y hai ~ Ccrk
Z ~ated on the sorifhern end - me Pa~cr'
bridge that spans he river % wae a's.
laid IN rims In addition fhe arr ere
+ library, arrc"s Anriesea s'rsf' Faf
burned, and The Corn tyrharFr -rfr
he city hall ~ 'he a0lifh Tas - rfs
rarfialil, DESTROYED Reports err AIf,er
Cuay. lyn2 along the soutne-n hark III nr
river, - a mass n desnla'rn
Dispatches reaching London '0daF 'A'
hat Cork was 0iIief and fha' orders 1ar
been gwen The regular soldisre '0 shn''
. iooters IN sight
Eyac4 details ~ ihs events leading r.
- The conAauation have no' = reer
T received here 40 repO-ts Indicate 'hrf
! tho disorders hsd drec' 00nnsr''ot
\ with the attack upon The lorr' carv.ns
Z police auviliarie~ buf rorne neu~Taner'
suggest the fires might have been eafiser
4 by stored sTpio@Tves s'leh a. were 'o'inh al
SATURDAY, in Dublin
Cnnttnued IN pegs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
COINS FOR CARFARE.
Beginning January 2 They Will
Take the Place of Tickets
Now Used

The Wilmington & Philadelphia Trac-
ton Co. on January 2 will begin accepting
Liberty silver coins five-eighths OF an
inch in diameter as trolley fares, which
will replace tickets and be sold four for
30 cents
One hundred and thirty cities, including
Chicago, ST. Louis, Denver, Pittsburg,
Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Galveston,
Mobile, Milwaukee, Seattle, Baltimore
and Washington, use such coins as trolley
fares. and some cities accept them as
legal tender. It is claimed that use of the
coins expedites the loading Of cars and
reduces traffic congestion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
Meeting of Preachers.

At the weekly meeting Of the Methodist
Preachers Association today. DR.. =. g..
Sunfeld. read paper on The Spiritual
Condition Of the Church, and followed
4 with recommendation that there was
need for revival in the local churches
DIR Hubbard and DIR. Watt led in the dis
ctission Of this topic, which was discussed
by several other members. also. Key
VI G. Harris. pastor Of Goodman NJ. r.
Church. led in the devotions. There was
no reference made to blue" Law enforce
nnent at this meeting
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
500. 600. 900 FRUIT COMPANY.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Dover, Dec 13-Corporations were
chartered here today rs follows:
DiGiorgia Fruit Corporation, with 3
capital OF 500 200, 900, to cultivate fruit,
nuts, flowers, &c New Workers are the
incorporators.
Mack Sennett, Inc, with capital Of
s4 600, 600 to manufacture moving picture
films. Wilmington incorporators.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
DISCUSS COOPERATION n
BUILDING HIGHNAf
- Ass,,-,.,,,l pr-.s 10 Fverv Fvrnias

By Associated Press % Every Evenias
Washington. Dec improved meth
DDS Of road construction and state and
federal cooperation under The iederal
aid road law formed the chief subject ~
discussion on the program for the 7pcning
session here today Of the annual conyor-
ton Of the American Association ~ state
Highways officials. Addresses ~ >ecre-
tarv OF Agriculture Meredith, and Dame
willard, president Of the 3. q . RA..roal
we're on the program
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
|. c. c. SUSPENDS PREFERENTIAL
RAIL RATES ON EXPORT GOODS

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington. Dec l3-At the request Of
the Shipping Board the Interstate Com
merce Commission today again suspended
until further order the section Of the mer-
chant marine act authorizing preferential
rail rates on goods consigned for foreign
shlpment
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
WHAT THE HARbOR
BOARD IS ASKING
GOVERNMENT TO Do
Federal Help Desired in Carrying
Out the Project for Port
Development.
BRIEF SUBMITTED TO
ENGINEER JOHNSTON

The Board of Harbnr Commissioners, IN
connection with the Wilmington port
development project, is seeking the
assistance of the government in the matter
of adopting the water facilities. as was
pointed out ut the public hearing III the
Sitv Hall on October 20 At this hearing,
which was held by Col T.. \. Johnston,
Corps Of Engineers. L. = A., the board
suhmitted a brief. concisely stating It's
case This brief has been printed IN
namnhle form. copies Of which have been
sent bv secretary. Charles II Cant, 20 the
Senator Josiah q Wolcott, Senator l.. n,
Rail and Congressman Caleb X. Layton
M Washington for distribution among
the members Of Congress.
The Harhor Boards brief TO Engineer
johnston sets forth the boards wiHhes IN
the matter Of water facilities improve
ments ms follows:
This board has IN contemplation
certain plans for the development OF the
port Of Wilmington. On the basis OF these
adopted plans for the Improvement OF the
civ waterfront and of the additional in
formation submitted herewith, the board
feel warranted IN requesting your favor
able consideration ot it's recommendation
for the Improvement Of channel conditions
in and near the month of the Chrlstlana
river as below set forth
WHAT HoARD DESIRES.
20 The recommendations IN mind bv
us. are briefly, tal the removal OF tho pres.
I ent lottics near the mouth Of the river and
I the reconstruction Of tho south letty ~ ?
/ bulkhead. extending from the downstream
1 end Of the harbor board initial wharf
development 70 the point Of bend IN the
/ so,,,bcrl, harbor line az the Christians
river and a. the widening and rect,fica
ZION of the present entrance channel from
the point 81 its intersection with the maf
35foot channel Of the Delaware River Z
The Pennsylvania railroad bridge near th'
mouth az the Brandvwine river, to uni
form depth II 30 feet and 70 widths vary
inR from 900 feet at q point opposite tn
intersection of the Delaware river bulk
Continued on page 10
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-13
Commerce Chamber Sections to Meet.

The various sections of the Chamber of
Commerce viii meet some time between
now and the first of January, 90 plan for
the coming year Under the change IN the
bylaws. each section is TO select its own
chairman and this officer with another
officer of the Chamber OF Commerce viii
name the committee that is to represent
each section For that reason it is essen
tisI that the sections should meet within 8
few DAYS and plan for the next IL months.