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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
N.Y.hSSEMDLY DEAF
TOPLEAS FOR "RE6S"
Refuse TO Hear Bar Association
in Case of Unseated Socialist
Members.
BY hs~,ciatas Presses % Every Evcninp

BY hsSciateei Presses ~ Every Kvrninw
Albany, n. Y, Jan. %. THE assembly,
IL. lary COMMITTEES, which is trying the
fyo suspended socialist members refused
at the opening Of their trial here today N
note the appearance of Ncw York City
Bar Association committee headed By
Charles T.. Hughes. VII ch asked N be
received in the interest Of tho public
Louis NJ Martin, chairman, said the
committee had decided It could not con
sent to allow the committee 20 appear
representing any parties outside ~ the
inquiry tIr explained that many or
carnations interested IN the proceedings
wished to appear, and IL was necessary
tn adopt 2 hard and fast rule" that an
appearance could not be granted unless
these delegations vent on record ~ repre-
senting the defendants No argument
would be received from any sources ex-
cept from duly authorized attorneys
MIR. Martin asserted.
Mr. Hughes then submitted q state
rnrnf which asserted that the meTnbers
should be rcscated as no pror,nr charger
of unlawful conduct had bern made
Nr Hughes explained that biz com-
nittee was not appearing in behalf II the
defendants or the socialist party, b,it ~
representatives n the bar ASSOCIATION
and in the interest of the public
Soon after the opening of the trial, Mr.
Martin read statement which asserted
that the assembly had learned through
various channels that the defendants
we're members 81 party wbrse platform
demanded complete destruction IF our
form Of government BY the Concentration
IT industrial unrest, the bringing ia 70
action of force and violence and direct
action by the massf
The committees statement aisO charg-
ed that the defendants are with others
engaged IN large and well organized
conspiracy, \ TO destroy the right % own
private property, 20 weaken Jhe IAN, ,y
70 destroy Jhe church and overttlrn the
whole fabric 81 a constitutional form q
government.
Morris HiiluIIt, chief counsel for the
defense. IN opening challenged the right
Of the Judiciary committee p conduct the
proceedings and urged that it report back
to the assembly thar Z special committee
be elected BY the assembly, and not ap-
pointed by speaker Sweet TO lesT the
evidence.
Failing % obtain favorable actiCn On
his motion Mr. Hillqult challenged the
right Of several members of the judiciary
COMMITTEES to sit in judgment
Chairman Martin over ruled the
challenges
Mr.. Hnlq,nt next moved 70 dismiss the
proceedings on the ground thst they were
rot warranted by the constitution Or by
the statutes % the state AS he said MS
argument would consume at least III hour
i recess unell r. n. vas taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
RUMANiA BEFORE LEAGUE.
Request fs Permission 10 Annex BeSS-
arabia Under Adsissment-

By Associated Press % Every Evenins
Paris, Jan. 2o-The supreme council
TODAY heard Caida VoivoGe, the Rum4ataa
premier, rcma-king the desire II RumA 3
- annex 3ssSarabia- The co17ca su-
formed VI. Noiyo3e il w0ljl decade -
garding B,ssarabia sfter :6e L{um2H,aHs
had entirely complied with the councils
instructions regarding the evacuation oi
Hungary.
Marshal Foch informed the coUncl. that
the British had never informed h..u o. their
intention 70 stad troops number $4,000
10 the picbiscite areas. M Marshall
recommended that the British troops be
replaced hy French and lEa.laa forces Il
necessary.
Gustave Ador, former president Of
Switzerland vas received by the council
and explained the Swiss attitude on entry
into the l4aElle oF nations. lie said
Switzerland wanted its neutrality main
tanned as . condition Of participation n
the league. Il was agreed to refer the
question TO the Leagl!e OF Nations council
for decision.
The council adopted the British and
French proposals regarding the lists OF
those guilty 81 crimes incident to tne wsT
whose surrender would l,c demanded Of
Germany.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
FRENCH ADVOCATES HOME
RULE FOR IRELAND
Lord Lieutenant, Recent. Convert,
Favors Fullest Measure of
Autonomy for Island.
By Associated Press to Every Eveulna


London. Jan. 2G-k lsrouI.t French,
the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has be-
come convert to home rule, IL ass, rted
by the Dublin CORES pondent Of the Pail
NAL Gazette
Lor! French the correspondent declares
has bccome convinced that the only
method OF dealing with Ireland ls the
concession Of the fullest measure Of auton-
onny consistent with imperial supremacy.
Dublin Monday. ian 10 Members Of
the labOrIte parliamentary delegation.
which will travel through Inland TO gain
"a frst hand view of coudt tIoas in tins
country, arrived here tonight No re-
ceptlon had been organized and nobody
but an unofficial representative of the
castle met the party at the dock
Rooms at thr Mansion House had been
allotted tht delegation By the lord mayor,
but owing to the change in the compost
TAO u Of the corporation resulting from Sim
Fem victories in the municipal reaction
thls privilege was cancelled and the visitors
arranged for q consultation at the hotel
IL y announced d they will conduct inter
views there but members of the Slan Fem
will not accept the invitation to call but
are willing 70 receive the members ul parlia
Wtli u theg WI 90 III 9lIlh rem head
quarters. One diti.cuity with thIs pro-
gram is that the Snu Fen Is ~ ilil gal
organization and does not possess an ofti-
ciai home Transport workers have hlther
u been taking the Samo att tude as the
Slnn Fem, which they nommalIy support
Among those Who have declared their
Intention to ay their view before the
yis tors are oil eials OF the Dublin trades
council, the National Teachers tnlon,
the Belfast labor party aad the dominion
league. In add ton. representatives OF
the Unionist party will call. No public
functions have been arranged and no
speeches are contemplated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
PERU TURNS TO LEAGUE.
VIII Bring Troubles With Chile Before
New Tribunal.
nY Asaocfntod rreaa to b Ynrg Rpcninn

BY associatod Press 20 Every Evening
Santiago, Chile, Monday. Jan l9.-2Peri
will submit 10 the league Of nations her
controversy with Chile over the trrritor-
les Of Tacna and Aria, which arc situated
between tho two countries and possession
Of which has caused considerable bitter
ness IN the past, according % an inter
view with Jose CarIoe Bornalos, who Was
president Of the Peruvian senate during
tho administration Of President Par5os.
"fhe foreign policy nf Peru regarding
questions with Chile" no is quoted as
saying, has undergone radical change
because tho whole problem will be sub
mitted to the League Of Nations by my
country Then IL Will bo decided whether
the Ancon treaty remains valid and, If not,
damages suffered by Peru by the act Of
Chile IN retaining possession Of Tacna and
Aria may be determined. The league of
nations must formulate principles for
permanent poace on thehnerican continent
and any plan involving direct agree
mont between Peru and Chile will never
have tho support of Peruvian opinion"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
MRS. f. {. TALLMAN
TO GIVE RECEPTION
VIII Entertain on Thursday in
Honor Of Mrs. Raymond Brown.
Prominent Sutfragist.

An important innovation IN local enter
tanning will b. Mrs + c. TalIman large
reception, to le gwen on Thursday after
noon, following a morning meeting Of the
finance committee Of the Delaware Equal
Suffrage Association at the Hotel du pont.
Mrs. Tallman's guest Of honor viii be
Mrs. Raymond Brown, vice-prcsident Of
the National Equal Suffrage Association.
Mrs, Henry Ridgcly Of Dover, president
of the State Eqllai Suffrage Association,
will receive the guests with Mrs. Tallnan.
Mrs. Brown will speak on Thursday
afternoon and viii probably tell some
thing Of her work overseas as manager Of
the business fer the Nonen's Overseas
Hospital
The reception win bring together
largo n,unber Of prominent women in
terestcd in the cause Of suffrage IN Dela~
ware and viii be notable occasion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
FOREMEN HOLD
SAFETY RALLY
Enthusiasm Runs High as Speak
ers Outline Important Work
Ahead.

The largest and most enth,lsiast tic
meeting yet held by the Foremen's Safety
Course took place last night in Irish
American Hall. Approximately $50 men
attended. So general was the Interest,
1T was unanimously voted that If the
course can be kept UP to the high stand
ard of last night, if will be the greatest
force in the safety movement this city
has yet felt.
Ira V. Kcpncr, safety engineer Of the
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co.
was the speaker His subject was Hand
ling Men," and his talk centered around
the thought that foreman muse be a
real leader OF men. The speaker ernpha-
sized the point that this leadership can
only be achieved by treating men in 8
straight forward, loyal, square, man-to-
man fashion He pointed out that IL is
the duty Of the foreman never to shift
responsibility to his men. He also called
attention to the fact thst the American
workman today is broad minded and
generous in his views and that he is TIE
strongest force for Anlerit an'zation in
the country. He cited instances Of the
m,rican's treatment OF the foreigner n
the shops so inspiring and stimulating
them that in short time every one he
came good American cTtiscu. A rising
vote of thanks WIS given MIR. Kepner
FOR his talk.
Another speaker weE William c. Corey,
chairman OF the school committee Of the
Public Safety Committee OF Delaware,
who outlined what he and hi, associates
were doing TO have safety taught in the
public schools Mr.. Corey asked for The
co operation Of all present. He was
aunlaui Il when he finished
II was announced by Harry Shirk,
acting cbairman. that because of the
increased interest in the course, the first
iosson will he repeated. This will give
those who did not attend the first lecture
opportunity TO take the fln course and
win a first-c,ass diploma.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
BOARD OF CHARITIES.
Work Explained Mt the Meeting Of the
Levy Court Today.

Richard Mackenzie, executive secretary
of the State Board of Charities, appeared
before the Levy Court today and ex-
planned the boards work. MIR. Mackenzie
said the board desires assistance and con-
str,lctive criticism. He is studying con-
tagious diseases and will make recon-
mendations concerning them when the
study is completed. He hoped the court
would give the board opportunity for
service. The board will adopt uniform
system of accounts and records and will
lie annual reports of institutions under
it's jurisdiction 1t desires per diem for
inmates. The new Home for the Feeble
minded, at Shockley, will be ready to re-
ceive so patients within a month. Levy
Court Commissioners Ward. Shaw and
Stetser were appointed committee to
confer with the board.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
RECEPTION TO SERVICE MEN.
Brickiayers Plan Entertainment so'
Members Who We're In War.

reception in honor Of the ex-.erv,cc
men who are members of the organizs ton
is being planned by Bricklayers' Union
No. | Of Delaware The affair will be
held carly in February, and committee
was named at special meeting last night
TO make necessary arrangements.
Twenty-Five members OF the local
who saw service in the army and navy
during the world war are: Alfred Brooks,
Henry Stockton, Edward Ogden, Walter
Perryvillc. George Holland John Webb.
Richard Whee n, Wilmer Densfen, bee
Contara. Patrick Mearns, George Stevens,
ii. positti. Walter Cleaver, Louis Kerr
gan, David Brown, Daniel Mackay, j.
McDermott, James Hackett, Charles
kerrignn, w Valentine, 2. Walsh and
Harry White.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
LEVY COURT BUSINESS.

A communication from the executive
commit ee of the Fire Department was
received by the Levy Court today. re-
questing that the bed Of Heald street and
the southern approach to the River Front
bridge be repaired. It was referred - the
Street and Sewer Department
The Wilmington Gas Co. was granted
permission to change from II 10 16 inch
on the Washington street bridges
The court approved the State Highway
Department : offer Of State aid for the
Nj. Pleasant~Boyds Corner road An
estimate Of the aid has not been made
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
EDWARDS. JERSEYS GOVERNOR.
Democrat st Inaugural Urges &. O. P.
Legislature 70 Spurn Prohibition.
By Associated Pross . Every Evening

BY AssocAa ted Press - Every Evening
Trenton, N J.. Jan. 20.-Edwa-d /.
Edwards. former State Senator, was iu-
sugursted at noon today IS the first
Democratic governor Of New Jersey since
" oodrow " ilson retired TO become Presi-
dent. MIR Edwards, who Was elected on
, wet platform, succeeded Clarence L.
Case, State Senate president, who had
been acting governor since last Tuesday,
when " iiham \. Runyor retired as acting
governor 70 resume his seat in the State
Senate.
AIr Edwards. IN his inaugural address
urged the Repubhean-controlled Legis-
ature not ID latiiy the Eede.A AZ Prohi
bition Amendment
Joseph runulty, secretary 10 President
v ilson, was among the thousands of
of ciais and voters who ps. tiripAted ia
the inaIgu al pa ade.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Security Directors Re-elecled.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Security Trust and Safe
Deposit Co, held today, resulted in the
re-eiection of the reti ing directors, as
follows: VI iIiiam p 7 Fanc. oft. Frede lex
Brady, john b. Bird. Samuel c. Cleaver,
Ho ace l.. DiiwoIth, Charles p. i.yans,
Harry J. Ellison. Joseph s. Hamilton,
A. Victor Hughes, levi L. aloney, John
NJ Aendinhall, John S Rcssel, Benia-
min +. Shaw, v lizard Springer and Ii.
Rodney Sharp.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
WM. SMITH COMING BACH.
Constable Bowers Goes 10 West Chester
After Man Wanted Here.

Constable Charles r. Bowers left for
West Chester, Pa, this afternoon to bring
back TO this city William Smith, wanted
on charge Of assault and battery and a
charge Of murderoIs assault upon Charles
Small, at York.yn, about $40 O'Clock
this morning
Smith il alleged TO have struck Small
over the head with shovel at the plant
Of tie National Fibre and Insulation Com
pany Smith was placed under arrest ut
West Chester this morning, pursuant 10
Instructions from this city
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
nr. Iones 81 Racn Prnhlcrn.

Dr. Thomas jesse Jones Of Washington,
ID. c.. win speak this evening At $50 at
the Friends Meeting House. Tenth aud
HARRISON streV Is on The Race Problem IN
America. All are invited 70 attend. Dr.
Jones Is connected with the government
Bureau oi Education and Is q Recognised
authority on the education Of the colonel
race IN this couLtry.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
HUNS REFUSE OWN MONEY.
Reestablish Trade With Spain Bat De-
mand Pay in Foreign Currency.

3y Associated PrHss % every Evening
Madrid. Monday, Jan. -0.--Cermans.
VINO before rhe var did s large 5'isiEeS
in spain. have been Offering machinery.
notions, chemicals and drugs during f1e
last couple 81 weeks. These goods Were
formerly popular here and are coming "
spain "a German shIps ard through
Switzerland.
Whea Spanish buse-s oIered payTnsat
Ia MARKS. however. the tfcrnzn expory Frs
refused - -ccepa -hen, saying -ney
coE.d Sell oniy for pese;as or utner .crelgn
--Lfr.ncv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Centenary (aUDaipu.

Rev Clarence Wise of Baltimore, chair
man Of the Centenary evangellstic cam
paign in the Washington area Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, visited
Grace Church house, this city yesterday
afternoon and addressed Methodist min
isters concerning the campaign.
DIR Wise will also visit Smyrna, Dover,
Berlin. Md. and Salisbury. Md.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Church Wedding Tomorruw.

The marriage of Jcsaph T. Lynch, 1910
Union street, To Miss Katherine Eethlle
Of the same address, Win take place to-
morrow afternoon al st. Mary's Church,
Fifth and Pine streets. Miss Eethke is an
employe Of the Ben Telephone Co. Mir
Lynch is employed BY the Joseph Ban
croft & SoLs Go. After the wedding the
young couple viii leave for . trip north
On their return they viii reside ut 1915
North Lincoln street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
10 Euteriuiu Service Mem

The Chamber Of Commerce, Rotary
Club and Kiwanis Club will meet TO
gcther tomorrow night at $50 in the
Hotei du Pont where they viii entertain,
at dinner, 90 foreign born eervico men.
Mayor Taylor viii preside and adirases
will be made by William s. Hllles and
Harry Y. .Iamiaon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
NEwsPRINT EMBARGO STICKS.
By Associated Press 20 Every Evsniag

B y AsslI-alasI ET7s~ q LTt1g L96llLns
Ottawa, Ont, jan 20.-Ihe nIoe,l
states GoveruIntEJ has made strong rep-
r,s1. 3 .ions ~ the Canadian yoye.n-
racus IN re1aFd t1 the embargo placs7i
..ga.rst The export oi newsprlnt PAPER
~ the foIt FrSAceS pulp ana paper CON
p4ly
American newspapers which receive
supplies from the company have also pro-
tested. The Br. .tish government rs reported
10 have taken up tae matter hut the
Ottawa authorities have refused - make
any modification % the embargo.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
MExIco WOULD BAR WITNESSES.
CoRsni Directed not to Wise Passports oi
Those Testify ing in Senate.
% Fress Q Every hvenina

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
I'll Paso, Texas, ban. 2O.-The Mexican
consul general here has received lnstruc-
tons from hls government not 60 wise
passports Of persons who have Appeared
as witnesses before the United States
senate sub-conlmitteo. investigating
Mexican affairs.
No distinction as to nationality viii
be made M enforcing this ruling il was
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Finger Caught In Bread Nfixes.

Charles Sweeney, 500 West Thirteenth
street. an employe Of the Freebooter
Baking Co, had mis- hnger lscerated this
morning when it became caught IN .
bread mixer lie was treated at Tho
Delaware Hospital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Rnsce {, mmlssicrea.

M.TruAton Boycc has received his coIn-
mission as prohibition con Il issioner
lie took the oath before NC tary Groome
of Newport and viii bond, but viii con-
Ter with Commissioners Crossan before
his duties His Office will prob
ably be Ia the old postoif.oe building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
LEBIGHyALLEY ELECTS DIRECTOR
By Associated Press 70 Every EVeasas

Philadelphia, Jan %. james ?. Bel.
Minneapolis, Ass to-day elected .i;reSv1r
OF the Iehigh Valley Railroad lie suC-
ceeds James AcLsan. New N0f2, ~a0
dled reccLtlv.
4 resolution was adopted approving
the acton of the directors 70 Transferring
&S.OO0OO0 boDds sisted under Tbs .eFns
Of mortgage Tor expenditures already
naa.Ae These bonds are net 70 1e solo.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Foo. Fractured in Jump From Cars.

Ionas Sheppard, 900 + street, suffered
a fractured light foo, and Vas taken
to the Delaware Hospital this morning
for treatment lie WAS shoveing coal
0ut Of railroad car when an engine
crashed into the car, upsetting It. Shep--
pard jumped from the "a. when II rolled
oyer and his foot became fractured IN the
attempt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
SIMS OPPOSED BY MAYO
ON AWARDS OF HONOaS
Latter Says His Letter Published
Recently Was Not a Protest
TO Daniels.
By Associated Press % Every Evenius

Washington, Jan. 20 Rear Admiral
Henry T. MAYO. commander in chef q
the United States eel GuriF the var
tald the Senate cCnmitfee Investigating
naval awards to-day that his letter 20
Secretary Daniels on Dec mber 3. de-
ciaring that The Knight beard did not
give oua cent consideration 70 service at
sea. particularly 70 the duties and re-
spaaslDlllt> of members & the staff e the
commander IN chief Of he feet WAS not
to be considered in any sense one u
protest.
tie read the lettcr at The request Of
Chairman Hale.
Admiral Mayo took 5. view dianetrlcSi-
" opposed TO that expressed by Rear
Admiral Sims, who told the sub-commit-
tee that the Knight board, N granting
awards, gave too little consideration -
the records oi OF GERS who served on
shore. The Many Department made plb-
he Admiral AlaAos letter on the sabject
seme days age.
l he eAanrratlon Ct AGmiral Mayo be
gan under the rulirg made " sttrday by
the Senate Naval Committee that the
present invt st;gaticn sh, uld be cuni ned
entirely TO the decision cf the war decora-
ton awards. charges made by Admiral
Sims that the Navy Department dld not
cooperate fully with the allies during he
var beng deferred ior suisse uent IN
Vestigation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Mrs. Neal Comfy nend.

Mrs Hannah VI. Comfy. widow OF
Neal Comfy, died today st her home, go
Vest Front street Her husband died two
months ago the result Of an accident.
Both we're esflmable paople, interested
IL charities. and about 20 years old
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Settled Differences

1t Is reported that the stockholders
Of the Commonwealth Finance Corpora
tion, which is holding It's annual election
in this city, have settled their differences
and there will be no contest In the final
tabulation Of the vote.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
AFaryIand Society Dinner.

The executive committee Of the Mary
land Society Of Delaware last night liked
Thursday, March H. for its annual
dinner, which will be gwen in the ballroom
OF the Hotel du Ponl. Speakers have nos
been selected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Que Dead. Seven Hurt in Z. K. Wreck.

BY assoNIsIel I-Te5-s y E@FGEI 2 8-Nlls
pistshurg. PA lsu 20 Joseph
Lower Of Eor; Wayne, ind, Ws.s 1llao
and seven Other persons were injured
when the PiersburS and Chicago express
WAS wrecked between East Liverpool and
New Wateriord as 500 o'clock this morn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Joe Smiths Foot Inlured.

trgated at the homeopathic HospEtal tbi.
morning for contuSions Ol the night foot
suffered while at work. He Is I'D employe
oi s0s Eastern MslhcSb.s lEOn CO,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Fined on Assault Charce

For assault and battery on Morris
Miller, who has 8 grocery store at B and
Townsend streets, Ralph Seymour was
fined SIS and costs in Municipal Court
today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
i. 5. So spapers seised u DubUn.

~ AssocIattd Fress - sVoFy HVonlns
Dublin, Monday. Jan. I9.-Amercal
newspapers arriving here during the last
few days have been seisod by postal
authorities. supposedly because Of articles
referring TO Irish Affairs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
TO GO TO FLORIDA.

Dominica Polcino and Danieie kigro
will leave next Thursday for Palm Beach
After q short stay there they viii go to
Cuba and remain until March.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Re-eles.fed Old 0ficers

The New Castle County Mutual Fire
Insurance Company yesterday reelected
old officers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-20
Washington Jan 2O.-A board Of in

Washington, Jan. % board Of in
quirv headed by Rear Admiral Dunn,
conmandaLt Of the first naval district
has been appointed BY Seer, tary Daniels
to investigate conditions at the naval
station al Newport L +, whlch led 70
charges by John r. RathoIn Of t, E PROV
idenoe, r. l. Journal. Of immortality
in the navy.
1t was said at the Navy Department to-
day that the board bad been named
several days ago and that it would con
duet thorough investigation. Mr..
Rathom charges were made III kilograms
received yesterday by members Of the
Senate naval committee, who recommend
ed the appointment Of s sub-comm ttae
10 determine whs ther a complete invest'gA-
ton should be ordered.