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terest to these gentlemen and
others who are continuously and
constantly anywhere and every
where trying to create race preju-
dice in this country to remind
them that over 4 per cent of the
American army and navy of the
recent war were of the Jewish
faith, although making up about
3 per cent of the country's popu-
lation. More than one-half of the
men of the Jewish faith who
served in the late war were in the
infantry. The lost battalion of
the Seventy-seventh Division
consisted mainly of those who
lived on the east side of New
York. The death rate among
those Of the Jewish faith was over
5 per cent of the entire death
rate, when for the country at
large it was only 3A per cent.
LET them also be reminded
that 213,OOO aliens who could
have claimed exemption waived
that exemption and entered the
army of the United States and
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THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

most thorough investigation took
place at Ellis Island. AS the
ranking Republican member of
that committee I was present at
the entire investigation and also
interviewed the persons who
were deported on the Buford.
"Messrs. Haley and Kady are
absolutely wrong when they say
The undesirables that were de-
ported to free Russia were Jews
Of the 24o who were deported
there were only thirteen who
claimed to have been either Jews
by religion or race or of Jewish
descent. The balance were real
Russians and Poles. The same
gentlemen are very much mis-
taken when they state that the
leaders of the Bolshevist move
ment are Jews. The mere fact
that there happen to be one or
two among the Bolshevik leaders
who are Jews is no reason for the
constant Measurements regarding
this fact being made.
"Once for all, it may be of in
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Very we'll then. Just fol-
low the footsteps, that
lead to our door, of those
that have already entered,
and in a few days
emerged looking classier
than many of our stage
folks. They never i'm
agined that such a re-
markable change in their
appearance was possible.
Come Inlet us surprise
you, too! Deformities
have no terrors for us.
Misfits are entirely for
eign to us. Make us prove
these facts.
And most attractive of
all, are the prices. Mod
crate, very moderate, con-
sidering the material,
workmanship and style.
: Especially enticing are the
ladies' mannish tailored
suits that are always
dressy and in season, re-
CARELESS of the year or
time Of year.
You had better order
now, this week-before
the Holiday Rush begins,
for judging by the way
we are kept busy measur-
ing these days, you will
be compelled to be placed
on the waiting list. Also
we will never release you
until you are absolutely
pleased and satisfied.
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fought most CALAMITY. Those
who are speaking constantly
about Americanism must learn
first to be real Americans in the
fullest sense of the term, which
means to recognize the best that
is in the individual regardless of
his place of birth, race, color, or
creed or religion. The true Ameri-
can patriot does this. The man
who refuses to do it is not and
never can be a real American
citizen.
Isaac Siegel,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. c."
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Danish Edition of Jewish Peril
Issued in Copenhagen.
London Ct. c. B.).-We are
geographically informed from
Copenhagen that the Danish is
sue of the Jewish Peril has just
made it's appearance and is being
favorably commented upon by.
the conservative press.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
PRgNCH HAL sEw LEAGUE.
Bourgeois Pays Splendid Tribute to VII
son af Public Celebration.

Paris. Jsn. 31.--A public eelebrstion
Of the organization u the League ~ Ma
tons was held yesterday in the Sorbonne,
presided over By President Poincs-e.
Paul Deschanel, the Presidrnt-elect
Leon Bourgeois, Albert Thousg, former
Premier Ribot and Andre Honno-st
Minister Of Public Instruction, occupied
places Of honor.
Recounting the development % the
idea carried Out by the League. VI
Bourgeois, who wac The French member
of the commission which drafted the
League covenant, ssid:
President " ilson, by hrs messages and
his personal efforts, offered the means ~
realizing tins idea m a great interTstionzl
convention. Wha,ever defer.s there rnsy
be in Il, the compacs of April d 1910 has
sealed between the free peoples 2 solemn
agreement for the union Of all for the
safety and Independence u all
VI. Bourgeois referred 70 the frst meet
ing Of the League on January Is where
he SAID, there were found missing only the
representatives Of the United States 81
America, for the adherence Of which in
the near future We are al waiting sn1
hoping"
VI. Thomas pointed tn the intern stionai
labor conference as concrete evidence of
the value Of the Leagues e,ostence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
DEATH Of AGED CAT
BEREAVES OLD COUPLE
Bessie Little, Feline Companion Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Shiles of Laurel,
Was Twenty Years Old.

Laurel, Jan. 3l.--What is supposed to
have been the oldest cat IN the state died,
Wednesday, at the home of MIR. and Nj RS.
George H. Shiles of this town. Her name
was Bessie Little and she WAS born at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Shiles, 4l2 asst
Third street. Wilmington, early in the
year 1900, and was in her 2lst year.
MIR. and Mrs. Shiles who are we'll past
so years of age, moved to Wilmington
early in their lives and made their home
there for about 90 years, returning to this
town about three years ago. They are
old and childless, practically without
relatives and are i'll and partially crippled
with the infirmities of advancing years.
To them Bessie was almost child and had
been great pet and q JOY to their old
hearts which hungcred.
They were sitting alone in their humble
home yesterday, with desolated hearts and
tears rolled down their age-lIned faces as
they brokenly spoke of Bessie, their pet
and loved companion.
Mr.. Shiles was familiar figure at the
local meat shops where he always bought
the best steaks for the little kittIe"
which he says never stayed out of the
house night in her life He says if
cat could be an old maid, he knew that
Bessie was one.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
PALESTINE SISTERS BANQUET.
Celebrate Their Sixteenth Anniversary
With Interesting Program

The Palestine Sisterhood, No. 25,
Danes of Malta, gave a delightful BAN
quet at their hall, at Fifth and Shipley
streets, last night in celebration Of their
sixteenth anniversary. Preceding the
feast a musical program was presented.
Rev. Zack Wells delivered an invocation
and Mrs Wells made an address. Mrs.
Mary Z. Moreland, presiding of Ger,
made some introductory remarks Mrs.
Moreiand, who, is sovereign marshal of
the order, was presented scme flowers in
appreciation of her abandonment Of a
trip to Ohio to be present. Rev. Luther
Broadway was another speaker.
These present were; Miss Amelia
Mench, Mr.. and Mrs. W W Carpen-
ter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Keiser, Mr.. and
Mrs. l. ". Smith, Harry Vandergrift,
Miss Doris, Miss Talley, Miss Elenor
Hopkins, MIR. and Mrs. Edwards, Mr..
and Mrs Gray, Miss Ainsworth. Mrs.
Howard Pyle, Miss Gladys Scott, Miss
Dorothea Moreland, Mrs. Helen Scott,
Mrs. Virginia West, Miss Kate West,
Mrs Wallace, Mrs Amelia FRENCH, w.
Joseph Pyle, Miss Annie Speakman, Miss
Matte Spence, Miss Lettie Sanderstron,
Mrs Minnie Long, Mrs. May johnson,
Mrs. Georgina Reed, Mrs. Ida c. Melln,
Mr.. and Mrs Ainsworth, Mrs. Sadie b.
Baldwin. Miss Edith Thomas, Mrs.
Matte Robertson, Mrs Nellie Higgans,
Mrs E. Macmana, Miss Aivilla Macmana,
Miss Alga Hickman, John Wiggans, Miss
Grace Ainsworth, Mrs. Mary Moreland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
DYE-STUFfS MEASURE
AGREED ON BY SENATE
Democrats Will Consent TO Pro
lection but VIII Guard Against
Gougcrs, Says Leader.

Washington. ID. C., Jan. GA r,t-
committee Of the Senate Finance Com
mittce yesterday agreed on dyrstufs bill
The pGrpoee Of this iegisiation s 10
regulate the importation of coal tar
products and 10 promote the e-tablish-
ment of the manufacture thereof IN the
United States n~.hod Of importation
restrictions 10 be controlled by the
United States tariff commission has been
adopted
The bin, ~ framed now, prohibits the
entry into this country Of long list Of
coal tar products "uniess the United
States Tariff Commission shall state
that such article or a satisfactory sub
stitute therefor ~ not manufactured
and offered for sale By the manufactures
in the United States or any Of its posses-
sions on reasonable terms az 70 quality,
price and delivery. Also that such
article is req,sired for nse by an actual
consumer in the United States or in any
Of its possessions; provided, that the said
commission may, in It's discretion, permit
the sale or the expectation Of such ar
ticic"
II j. believed that the dyestuffs bill
viii pass at the present session 81 Con-
gress and that the Senate proposition
will prevail over the House ban.
Senator Simmons thinks the Demo
Gratis viii support the principles en-
bodied in the bill 10 he reported 20 the
finance committee by the subcommittee
He said he IS willing to protect the AmerI-
can dye makers, but ne would also safe
guard the domestic consumer. He may
offer amendments 10 make certain that
the manufacture Of coal TAR products
cannot gouge the consumer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
DEATH RECALLS
Continued from pAga

DAYS, would have screened their operations
from outside observation
The exception that proved 20 potent
was Miss Irene Charcon, young upu a
of II years, niece Of Cashier Flovd and
a member Of his family. As soon as the
burglars entered the kitchen, with great
presence Of mind she slipped from her
chair 70 the floor under the table, and while
the others were being bound and gagged
she c-ept over TO the door of the STAIR
wav leading upstasrs. Big Frank" saw
her and gave chase, but she wac too feet
for him. Gaining the upper floor, she
fairly few along the corridor IN the main
door Of the residence part, then opening
on Sixth street, unfastened the lock and
chain bolt. dashed down to the pavement
and along Sixth street 10 Market, screan-
ing most vOeiferous!y. Big Frank
pursued her around the corner into Market
street, and there abandoned the chase,
the street being crowded with redestl ians.
Then he returned 10 the kitchen, told bis
pals the game was up" and they fed
Next day the robbers were arrested
IN al empty house near Ninth and Pine
streets, winch they had secured IS head
quarters. They we're at once indicted
and tried IN the court at New Castle,
cOnElCkcNl. anu E1sS1 SSllrNIrG W 0Ec
hour in the pillory, 40 lashes at the post
and ten years Imprisonment, snd the
corporal part Of the sentence Was duly
imposed. 1t was bitter pill for these
''high-toned" and gentlenanly' burg
lars, but it was lesson that has kept
high-cIsss bank burglars out OF Delaware
from thSt dav TO this.
Within six months sil four of the burg
lars escaped from the old isll at Nes
Castle. ''Big Frsnk" subsequently Was
retaken. after his arrest on another
charge in New York City. and completed
his term. The others never weEe caught,
and now all the noted quartet are dead
Cashier Floyd, being past 20 years
of age. was geatly shocked by the rude
experience Of the attempted burglary,
snd his health failed visibly. In short
time he resigned, and Mr.. Ewbsnks
succeeded him as cashier. The directors
of the bank Acknowledged the coolness
and bravery of Mss Chardon, which
saved the bank great loss undoubtedly
All the money it contained at the time
bv the present of a gold watch, appro-
priately inscribed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
PENINSULA PAPERS
Continued from paxe 1

retire from the presidency sc tnfavs
election. he vas urged by many OF the
members IN consent to reelection Him
tribute 10 MS efficiency was paid especl-
ally by Messrs. Carter and siettan.
Mr.. Metten. the secretary ana treasurer
presented an Interesting report, winch
contained helpful sugzzStions. More
advertising Is being placed now be said.
than ever before He called attention
20 the fact that some Of the peninsula
papers lose business by net having their
rate cards in the of crs Of Fhilaaelphl.
newspapers, whers inquiry often
made by advertisers concerning them
He urged al TO take advantage % tins
suggestion
At the morning SESSION there IFaS
general discussion of the questions 0l
rates 0f subscription ana advertising
problems. st the conclusion of the dis
cJLsston s committee gae directed "a
prepare S duestlonnalre 70 be sent -
every paper on the peninsula. for the
collection OF data In regard TO these sub
lects. and from this 70 prepare 8 rate card
for the use OF such papers AS. desire il.
Among those who talked On this subject
were Cob ]. G. Nickes OF Dover, Col.
Theodore Townsend OF Milford, Everets
{. Johnson Of Newark; Frank Z. Williams
of Elkton; George Carter, A. r. Saylor.
Clarence ]. Pyle snd Fred G. Us,lton.
At the conclusion of the discussion and
the naming of the committee the news
paper men went into luncheon
Harold F. Peilegrin OF Baltimore, rep
reSentlng the National Near East can
paign, made a short talk. asking the CO.
operation Of the editions In the territory
by thcn-
A luncheon 81 o'clock Was one of the
features Of the annual gathering Bus
ness conditions and newspaper Oppcr-
tunities oo the peninsula were diseuSSe6.
brief addresses being made BY Msyor
William G. Taylor, Rev. R. w TrspRell,
Secretary of State Everett G. johnson,
Franz f. Williams, John r Lsmbson aid
David Snelenburg.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
DISCUSSED AT MEETING
Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club Hears Reports From
Committees.

The regular business meeting Of the
Business and Professional Womcn's Club
was held on Thursday evening in the rest
room of the du Pont Building on the
twelfth floor. Miss Helen Garrett pre-
sided and reports were heard from the
various officers and committees. The
treasurer report was especially gratifying
and the proposed tea-room project was
discussed.
Many persons have been interviewed
by Mrs. Ruth Todd. chairman, on tho
subject Of community kitchen in Viii
mington and If sufficient interest is shown,
the club viii go right ahead with the
project. Miss Clara Southwick, chair
man of housing, gave such a good report,
it is a certainty that the club viii soon have
its desired home.
Mrs John Glover Wilson will appear
under the auspices of the club on the
evening of February IL at the New Gem
"A Woman, at the Peace Conference. ="
The club has received an invitation from
the Arundel Club in Baltimore 10 Il
one OF its gatherings, also one iron. g"e
National Headquarters of the Business
and Professional Women's clubs TO attend
forum and banquet at the Hotel Bilt-
more on February q. Miss Gail Laugh
lin viii preside, over this meeting.
Mrs. Albert Mcmahon, of the National
Woman's Equal Suffrage Association,
addressed the club in resume of woman s
progress through history. She spoke of
the present urge to activity in Delaware
being the need of the special session OF
the Legislature TO ratify the Susan b.
Anthony amendment.
An invitation was extended the club 10
send delegates 10 the Congress Of Women
Voters in Chicago, February l2-1S.
Miss Elinor Colby has prepared some
splendid posters on Mrs. Wilson's ap-
pearance here. These viii be placed
throughout the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
INCOME TAX RULING.

A letter OF instruction from State
Treasurer George NJ. Fisher has been re-
eeived by Clerk James T. Mclvor, IN
charge Of the " Wilmington office, regarding
q recent ruling of the tax Office on the
State income tax, which SAYS:
''Where 8 single man has not an in
come of $1,000 per year he need file no
report. A married man whose income is
less than $1,000 need file no report except
that If his wife has al income under
s. Zoo, the two incomes should be added
together, the report being made by either
husband or vile, with the exemption Of
$1,000
'In case the husbands income is over
81 900, the wife's income should be added
to the husbands, and the tax reckoned
on the net taxable income after de-
duction is made
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
Given a Party.

A community surprise birthday party
was given to Mrs. William f. Aschenbach
at her hcme, Concord avenue and Jeffer-
son street, Thursday evening by number
Of her friends and neighbors. The SIX
guests, who were also born in January
and who shared honors with Mrs Aschen-
bach, were: Harry C. Hof man, John NJ
Canno, Miss Cora Mill, Miss Emma
Brown, Miss Lillian Grotz and Mrs
Sarah Naery Others who participated
were William F. Aschenbach, Mrs Harry
c. Hoffman, Miss Anna McShane, Mrs
George Spath, Mr. and Mrs. Michael r
Cannon, Mr. and Mrs Edward w Booth,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Hawnsiey,
Mr. and Mrs Gus Aschenbaeh, Miss
Marian Aschefbneh. Mrs Z. X. Grotz
and Mrs Mabel Brown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
CHANCELLOR ENJO|NS
MARKET HOUSE CO.
Preventing Ousting Of Hermann
Stcndle Till Matter Can be
Heard.

Chancellor Curtis today ordered that q
rule issue requiring the City Market.
house Co. and Edward ]. Conveys,
John w. Wallsmith, w. II. Reeves,
Bayard Thompson and Mayer Blcibcrg,
acting as directors, TO appear before him
on February 10 TO show cause why a
preliminary injunction should not be
issued restraining the respondents from
o,,sting Hermann Studlc from three stalls
in Second Street Markethouse. The
Chancellor also issued temporary re-
straining order.
Mr.. Steudle conducts general dclicat-
essen business at the three stalls, which,
he said, Clara Emma Murdcn purchased
on January /. 1915, for the sale Of meat,
dairy products and vegetables. He had
been notified by the respondents To vacate
on or before January 22, 1920. and alleged
that his removal was desired because he
failed to comply with a watohman's re-
quest to close on Columbus Day, Oc-
tobcr i3, 1910. He stated other stall
holders did business that day. The order
to vacate was given December IL, 1919.
In the court proceedings the respondcnts'
allegation was misbehasior. Mr.. Steudlc
declared he had not violated the company .
rules
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
$4,000 j. S. FARMERS
WENT TO CANADA IN 1919
$4,000 Persons Left This Country
for Dominion; Took S18,419,-
4O6 With Them.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Ottawa, Jan. 3l.-More than 25:00(
persons of the farming class emigrateo
to Canads from the United States during
1919, according to government reports
made public here today.
The United States furnished $1,000
persons nearly half of the dominion S
total immigration. They brought with
them cash and effects valued at s1S,4lo,-
4O6.
Total immigration for the year was
liz, ,6S3, an increase of 1874 per cent over
1918 The British islands furnished
57,25i immigrants.
Alberta attracted more Americans
than any other province-l3, ,Ss3 Other
provinces followed in this order: OntsIio
2,093; Saskatchewan. S,672; Quebec,
GOLF; Manitoba 4,465; British Columbia,
1851; Ma itime Provinces, 1888 and
Yukon Territory, i40
More than 10000 persons of all ma
tionalities were rejected last year, being
unable to meet the requirements of the
immigration laws.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following projects for new buildings
and alte ations have been approved by
the building inspectors Office:
Third street, north side, between Clay
ton and du Pont streets: p. kleitz q,
Brothers owners, Fred Kraft builder; I9
garages, s., 400.
Spruce street, 514; John Musinski
owner, 7. Skonieczny builder; additions,
$500.
Market street, 1912; DIR. G. f. Cox
owner, Ii. H. Brown builder; additions,
S2l93.
Front street, 503-5 West; Daniel Bu-
benzer owner and builder; alterations,
$50.
Twenty-fourth street, 204 West; West
End Amusement Co. owner, T.. di Saba
tino q Sons builders; moving picture
theatre, $50. 500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
FRANK P. MITCHELL IN
AMER|ChN|ZATION WORK
Y. M. G. A. Man Enters New
Field end is Succeeded by
Harry Z. Link.

Frank p. Mitchell, who hns boon en-
ployed by tho Young Mems Christian
Association in various capacities during
the last 10 years, will relinquish the po-
sition OF enrolment secretary next Mon
day and devote his timp thereafter tp
extension work in industrial plants and
cooperation in Americanization. Mr..
Mitchell will spend next Tuesday and
Wednesday in New York, attending y
conference Of Amercanixation secretaries
OF the Young Mems Christian Association.
Harry T.. Link has been appointed
hoiise and employment secretary Of the
Young Mems Christian Association and
will assume his new duties next Monday.
Mr.. Link has been yard superintendent
Of the Charles Warner Co. for many ycars.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
MCRE STEEL MILLS RAISE PAY.
Independent Companies Announce Tel
Per Cent Increase For Employees.

plttsburq, Jan. 3i.-A number Of
independent steel companies operating
in the littsburg district and the Youngs-
town, O. region today announced 10
per cent wage advances for laborers
and adjustment In rates paid other EN-
ployes
The Jones & Laughlin Company,
largest independents of this district,
announced the wage increase late today,
following tho lead of the United States
Steel Corporation, which announced sim-
liar advances yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
WILL COMPETE IN BIG SHOW.
Wilmington Chickens VIII Be Shown in
Philadelphia Exhibition.

About 200 Wilmington chickens will be
shown next week at the big poultry show
to be held at Philadelphia. Local ex-
hibitors have been grooming their birds
for the last week in order to have them
in the pink OF condition, as they viii be
in competition with the birds from the
best yards in America, Canada and Eng
land
Wilmington breeders have always come
home with high honors from this show,
and win at this years exhibition will
mean the highest honor ever.
William E. Langshaw, president of the
Delaware State Poultry Association, will
superintend the show
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
NON-SUPPORT CA SES.
Several We're Disposed Of by Deputy
Judge Finger Today.

Deputy Judge Finger disposed Of
several non-support cases in Municipal
Court today.
A temporary order Of SO a week was
placed against James A. Hobbs for the
support of his wife and one child. The
case WAS referred to Assistant Probation
Officer Oliver for investigation.
Judge Fingcr> told John e. Patten,
charged with non-support, that il he
would furnish the $500 bond he would
be released. He was also ordered to make
up the SSi arrears of his non-support
order in addition to his regular nom
support order.
Agnes Waters and Charles Taylor,
colored, charged with adultery, were
held in $500 bail each for the Court Of
General Sessions. On charge of neglect
ing a minor child, the woman was fined
$50 and costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
Lecture on Prison Reform.

Prof. J. p. Litchenberger of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania will lecture to-
morrow before the " ilmington Ethical
Society on the subject Of "Prison Reform" /"
The program for tomorrow will also in
clude several musical numbers. The meet
ing will be in the duBarry room at the
Hotel du Pont, and the public is invited to
attend
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
WIRELESS FOR DELAWARECOLLEGE

Officials of the du Pont Powder Co.
have announced the gift Of their wireless
telegraph outfit, to Delaware College
The powder company used the wireless
plant for its own commercial use until
the outbreak OF the war, when it WAS seal
ed and partly dismantled The outfit will
be erected at the college in a short time.
The wireless station had receiving and
sending radius OF several hundred miles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-31
VITAL STATISTICS.

The weekly report of the Board of
Health shows 60 births Is Smarriages and
sc deaths as compared with o., 70 and
6l for the corresponding week last year
-Four cases of diphtheria, four Of scarlet
fever, four of measles and three of chicken
pox were reported.