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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
CABINET NAMES AND
W0RL D T EACEPLANS
UNDER DISCUSSION
Reed of Missouri, Bitter Oppon-
cnt of Wilson, Talks With
Harding.
GERARD AND BUTLER
AMONG CALLERS
by Associated Press to Every Evening

Marion, Ohio, Dec. ia.~-In another set
of conferences todey Presidept-elect Hard
ing heard advice on the choice of cabinet
and the formulation of plan for world
peace
On the proposal for AN association Of
nations, he again conferred with Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri, Democrat.
who has been y bitter opponent Of many
of President Wilson's policies, and who
took leading part in the fight Of the
Senate irreconeilables against the Yer
Hailcs League. Senator Reed came TO
Marion last night at Mr. Harding invita-
ton and the taN begun then was contti-
ued today.
Another on the appointment list was DIR.
Nicholas Murray Butler of New York, a
student of international Law and an advo-
cate of ratification of the Versailles treaty
with reservations Dr Buffers call was
arranged ut MIR Harding request 90 dis
cuss a peace plan.
Harry NJ. Dsugherty. pre-conyention
manager for Senator Harding, and since
the Chicago convention, one uf his closest
advisers, and Senator Harry ). New, Of
Indiana, in charge of the Republican
speakers bureau during the campaign,
were cellors whose conferences were
ments
Marion, Dec is With his plan for an
association of nations assuming more
definite form, presdent-elect Harding
took into his confidence yesterday thres
conspicuous Democrats. William ]. Bryan,
James " Gerard and James A Reed, and
asked their advice and their aid in fashion
ing a program behind Which the nations
ean unite
All three came aq guests Of the Presi-
dent-elect and their consultations with
HIM were surrounded with an AIR of warm
cortliallty. Afterward Mr. Bryan, taking
the lead in expressing qualification ~ thc
days developments. declared his faith IN
Mr. Harding rs an honest and conscien-
tious public servant whom the whole
people would trust
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
POPULATION OF U.S..
REPORTED 105,708,771
Final Figures Of Census Bureau
Show Increase Over For
mer Estimate.
Rr AssocIated - % 80 EvenlIls.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington. Dec. IS. Population Of
the United States on January l. this
wear, as enumerated in the Fourteenth
Census, was los .70S,7 as announced
Yesterday by the Census Bureau for certIfl-
cation TO Congress as the basis FOR re-
apportionment of the members Of the
House Of Representatives from the various
States
The population Of the United States
with outlying possessions IS III ,S57 500,
the outlying possessions totalng l2,l4S,-
73S These possessions are
Alaska. s., ,s99; American Samoa. S.056;
Guam. 1925: Hawaii, 255, ,9l2; Panama
Canal Zone. 22,S5S; Porto Rico, ,299.-
S09; military and naval service abroad,
III. .23S: Philippine Islands, 1O,35O.64O;
Virgin Islands Of the United States,
26,051
The population Of Continental United
States. as announced today, shows a
gain Of % COS over the preliminary figures
announced October {
These are the final population figures
Of he country and States, the statistics
announced early in October having been
the preliminary compilations. The popu-
lation of the States Is as follows.
Alaban a. 2,34S. la; Arizona. 333. .o05
Florida, Q6S. 40; Georgia 2.S95, ,S32:
Idaho. 43l ,S66; Illinois, 6.4S5. .2S0: In
diana. ,. $50. 800, Iowa, 2,4O4,021, Michi-
gan. 3.66S, 4l2; Minnesota, 1887. i25;
Mississippi, .790. .61S; Missouri, 8, 404, ,0l5;
Montana. 54S, $50; Nebraska, .296. .372;
North Dakota, CAS-, ,6S0 Ohio, 5,759, ,394
Oklahoma, 2.02S, ,2S3; Oregon, 7S3. $50
Pennsy lvania, S,720,0l7; Rhode Island
GOA .397; Virginia, 2,3O9, lS7; Washington
/ .356. .62l West Virginia, ,463, 70l Wis
consin. 2,632, ,067 Wyoming, 1874, 402.
Arkansas, 1852 ,204 California 1926
SOL: Colorado. 939 ,629; Connecticut
.3SO,63l: Delaware 223, ,033; District oi
Columbia. 437 .57l.
Kansas. l,769, ,257 Kentucky 2,4l6,
go: Louisiana, l.79S, 500; Maine, 76S.
Ola: Maryland | 449. Col; Massachusetts
1852, ,356; Nevada, ~ ,407; New Hamp
shire, 443,OS2; New Jesrey, Bliss. 900
New Mexico, 6O,350; New York, 10,
3S4. .s29; North Carolina, 2.55o. 1923: South
Carolina, I,6S3, ,724; South Dakota
CSC, SAT; Tennessee, 1885,, ,SS5; Texas
1868. DDS; Utah, 44o, and Vermont
$50, 1928
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
ENGINEER {. D. CLINTON
DIES IN WASHIN GTON
Death Was the Result of a Stroke
While Making His Run on
Thursday Afternoon.

Stricken Ill while making his regular
run between Philadelphia and Nashlngton
Thursday afternoon Charles Dewitt Gin
ton one Of the oldest and better-known
conductors O the Pennsylvania rallrc adj,
died 81 Is clock yesterday afternoon
in the Emergency Hospital at W ashIngton.
ID. G. PHYSICIANS n tnat hospital at
trihuted his death TO acute indigestion.
Deceased was 66 years old
Mr Clinton, whose home was $40 East
Ninth street. tn's city left his home
Thursday morning at clock having
been called on mis- usual 'un TO " aShing-
ton Al toe time q his departure he
seemed IN good health ant heretofore nad
been known to suffer but very little Ill
ness. While cnroute 20 Washington, and
upon nearing Baltimore, the conductor
was suddenly stricken First aid treat
nent was administered on the train
however, upon reaching Washington hls
condition wa, such tnat he was removed
10 the Emergency Hospital.
Word was received III this city yester-
dav afternoon Of Ills illness and ms
family proceeded to the southern town.
Upon their arrival II was learned that he
had expired shortly after the telegram
Aad Deen sent.
Deceased had been employed on the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad for 40 years, having
started in as a brakeman. He was a
member OF the Brotherhood and Rail
road Trainmen.
Mr.. Clinton was born in Newark, New
Jersey. and came TO this city during the
early davs Of his life He is survived by
ms wife and one son. Russell Clinton, l00+
Pine srec,: he has also four grand
children. The body arrived in this city
this morning. No arrangements Tor tho
funeral have been made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
FLYING SQUADRON
AFTER GANCSTERS
Fifty Detectives in Autos Seour-
ing New York City to
Check Crime.
By Associated Press 70 Every evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
New York. Dec. IA fving squadron
Of fifty experienced detectives was sent
out today by Police Commissioner Richard
E. Enright to aid in combating the crime
wave which has called fortn expressions
Of alarm from judges, city official and
numerous civic and business organizations.
The detectives. equipped with high
speed automobiles we're ordered 10 tour
the city in day and night relays, on the
lookout for gangsterS.
Mr. Enright said: There Is no crime
condition that warrants the organization
Of private citizens. The police are alb
solutelv IN control Of the situation.
lie disagreed with Judge ROsalsky,
who Yesterday advocated the formation
OF vigilance committees 10 the number Of
25 900 If necessary, taking the position
that the unusual number Of private cItI-
zens CARRYING arms would place q heavier
responsibility on the police department.
However. numerous organizations TO-
day were discussing emergency measures
to insure adequate police protection.
Added TO the growing list of crime the
police were confronted with the solution
of two more holdups committed last night.
Carl Tiedermann, veteran of the world
war. was reported in a dying conditio
IN hospital from a wound received when
he resisted robbers who held him up near
a subway station. His assallants dlsap-
peared without leaving 3 tangible clue.
Two men stopped a taxicab IN Central
Park in which Mrs. Thomas w. Edgar.
wife of physician, was riding, removed
her gloves, searched her stockings took
from her fingers two diamond rings,
ordered her out of the cab and directed the
driver to take them away.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
THIEVES AT ELSMERE.
Robbed the Postoffice Last Night Of
$500 in Money.

While r. ". Marks. postmaster AT
Elsmere, was at supper last night, thieves
pried open a side window Of the building
and looted the safe of $500 in money.
Mr. Marks went to supper about
us and expecting to return and finish
up his work as is often his custom. did
not lock the safe Whom he returned At
8 O'Clock the money was gone
Constable George Wilmington was
Immediately notified and came TO the
scene. but as vet nothing has been learn
ed which points to Identification Of the
thieves or recovery Of the II oney 1t is
the belief Of Postmaster Marks that the
robber was familiar with his habits and
entered the postofiice as soon as he left
for supper.
Colored men have recently been seen
offering about the building
According to the postmaster, stamps
and other government property was not
taken, the $500 being his own money
Some checks were left behind. The print
of a whole hand was found on a piece Of
dusty paper, and this may furnish clue.
-Four strange men were prowliDg about
Elsmerc yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
MANDATES SUBJECT
Of SPIRITED DEBATE
INLEAGUE ASSEMBLY
Balfour Charges Attempts Being
Made in Certain Quarters 70
Coerce Council.
WOMAN SUGGESTED
FOR COMMISSION
By Associated press % Every Evening

Geneva. Dec IS-Charges by a. j
Balfoslr. British member ~ the council
a the League n Nations that attempts
we're being made in assembly circles 70
roerce she council on the question ~
mandates featured 3 spirited debate IN
the assembly n the league here this
forenoon. The assembly even ttialy adopted
he report ~ its mandate committee.
which declared the council had adopted
such a policy regarding mandates that
there was no opportunity 70 discuss them
publicly before they went into force.
The Armenia committee reportedthat
II had not sufficient time TO finish its
task before the close of the assembly.
The measure which seemed most likely
70 succeed, Il said, WIS that the ArTneni-
ans be organized and equipped for their
own defer se.
II proposed that the council appoint
another committee 70 continue examina-
ton Of the question.
Geneva, Dec. ls.--CertaIn q,lestloDs
affecting international relations have
been reserved by China for more op-
pOrtune occasion for brir glng them 70
the attention u the League of Nations.
DR.. Wellington loo declared II this
mornings session u the assembly.
The agenda for today included the ques-
Continued on page 3
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
ROUGH SEAS DELAY
GREEK KINGS JOURNEY
Cruiser Slackens Speed Because
Constantine and Family
Are Scasick.
ny Associated Press 20 n VERY Evening

ny Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Athens, Dec. i7.--'fhe cabinet today
received a wireless mss sage from the
cruiser Averon on which Constantine -
returning TO Athens. saying that rough
seas had been encountered and that
all members 0f the royal family inclndi ng
Constantine were seasiek. pecause of tins
the message said, the vessel bad slaekened
speed and the arrival at Phaler0n, on
the coast four miles from Athens would
be delayed.
Constantinopie, Dec. l6.--When news
of the embarkatioa at Venice Of former
King Constantine 0f Greece aboard the
cruiser Ayerof on bis way 70 Athens
became known here, the Greeks II Con
stautinopie manifested their strong feel
ing against Constantine in clamnTous
demonstration which eliminated ia street
fighting. These friendly 70 Constantine
we're 80 roughly handled that the allied
military police were compelled 70 inter
vene
A crowd created noisy dcmOnstra-
ton in front of the headquarters of the
Greek military mission II attempted n
break nto the headquarters for The de-
clared purpose If lynching Colonel C0u-
zis. chief of the missions, who docs not
dare 10 apponr in public because - The
threat against him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
COMMONS TO ACCEPT
LORDS 'SAMENDMENTS
Differences Between Houses VIII
be Adjusted and Home
Rule Adopted
ny Associated Press 70 Every Evening

ny Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Belfast dec ls Constable Shannon
was killed and sergeant was wounded
by armed men who attacked the Con
stables while they were ON patrol last
evening M Swanilnbar Village. County
Cavan Anot her constable was wounded
when armed men visited hs home The
military later made three arrests
Dublin, Dec ~ Tho amh,shing
II two military lnrriea Yesterday between
Mltchclstown. county Cork and t,al-
ballv. county ilmcrck was officially
announced TODAY Two soldiers were
killed and two others wounded in these
affairs
London. Dee IS When the amended
Irish home rule bill reached the House
Of Commons from the House of Lords
this afternoon II was announced hy Sir
Iamlng Neutrality-suspicious. for the min
istrv that the government accepted the
propcsal framed by the upper house
regarding the Irish council This re-
moved the nnly outstanding difference
between the houses and indicated the
speedy adoption of the bill.
The House OF Lords last night agreed
10 virtually all the amendments to the
bill made hv the House Of Commons,
changing them only TO provide that
the Irish council should not be elected by
proportinnal representation and that the
Lord LIEUTENANT should retain the right
of nominating the president Of the cn,in-
I'll.
Tho lower house today amended the
Lords proposal that If either area IN
Ireland refused to set up n parliament
the executive could not make the offer 2
second time unless within two years both
houses Of the British parliament passed
resolution kiug for il. On motion ot the
government the house passed an amend
men by vote Of LIS 70 II, making the
time limit three years after juno | next.
Dublin. Dec is.-The entire business
section of Dublin was raided by the police
last night following the shooting of DIS
trict Inspector O'Sullivan, of Dublin
Castle The inspector was passing fancy
far in Henry street, accompanied by a
Miss Moore, 10 whom he was engaged tO
be married.
Inspector O'Sullivan died an hour
after the shooting in "A hospital He was
fred on bv two masked civilians.
Out Of the crop of fumors circulating
in Dublin today regarding a renewal oi
efforts toward peace between England
and the Sim Fein organization, there
emerged an interesting report that thu
military authorities in Ireland aetually
/ began negotiations last week for con
/ ference 10 arrange truce.
According to this report which ].
accepted as true by those in close toucl
/ with these developments. the overture,
came from the Republicans and one meet
i irg was held to consider the preliminarles
/ Then came the Cork fires, which are saio
i to have so incensed the Republicans they
! broke off the discussions. intermediate;
are trying to induce them to meet agail
/ with military authorities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
A|RPLANES SEARCH FOR
MISSING NAVAL BALLOON
Will Look Over Entire Country
Between New York and
Albany.
BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening

New York. Dec lS.-1Nwo army Air
planes started for Albany from Minoola
shortly before II o'clock today TO search
for the naval balloon missing since its de-
partnre from the Rockaway air station
last Monday on weather observation
trip.
Telegraphic communication with points
along the route supposedly followed
by the balloon having fniled 10 reveal the
fate of the occupants of the aircraft and the
search of certain parts Of the Adirondaeks
having proven futile, army officials dcsia-
mated the two airplanes To scare h every
dell and hillside between here and Albany
If the balloon is not found between here
and Albany the search will be extended
north TO the international boundary, and
northwcsterly over Lake Erie and through
Canada ms far as Ottawa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
STEAMER LUCKENBACH AGROUND.
American Vessel Reported Close in on
Rocks of Isle of Wight.
Press 60 Every Evening

By ASSOclateu Fress 70 ENtFA tNtuIIlk.
London Dec iS-The American steam
er Edgar T. Luckenbach has gone ashore
half a mile south of st. Catherine point,
the southernmost extremity of the Isle of
Wight, saws Lloyds report
\ Central News dispatch declares the
vessel is close in on the rocks The weather
IS calm, but mist is hanging over the
English channel The ship sailed from
New York for Rotterdam on December ).
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
RECKLESS DRIVER FINED.
Penalty Of $50 Placed on Robert +. Tilden,
Colared.

On charge of speeding Robert T.
Tlldcn. colorcd was fined $50 by Judge
Finger in Municipal Court to-day
TIlden's reckless driving and the
narrow margin by which be missed strik-
ing a woman and a baby in coach at
tracted the attention Of John Carpenter.
who caused the man 10 be arrested
CARPENTER testified that Tilden turned the
corner at Eleventh and Washington
streets driving his truck at the rate Of
Is miles an hour ard Just missed Mrs
Jeanette Bird who with her baby was
iust about to cross Eleventh street
Jerry Cullinane. on "a charge OF solicit
ing was finedd s. and costs by Judgde
Finger in City Court today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
COLE GETS FIVE YEARS.
Jury Finds West Virginian Guilty Of
Death of State Policeman.
lated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Williamson, W Va, Dee 1s,-Tavlor
Cole was found guilty this morning Of
voluntary manslsughter in connection
with the death of State Policeman r L.
Ripley, November Is, and sentenced to
five years at hard labor in the State
penitentiars by Judge r ID Bailey The
sentence was the maximum penalty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
s. II. Wilson Very Ill.

Samuel Hope Wilson, JT., who has been
III at his home on Kcnnett Pike for the
past seven months, is reporte as being in
a very serious condition today. He is un-
conscious most Of the time and has be-
come totally blind MIR. Wilson is presider
of the Wilson Hardware Co. He has been
connected with the Delaware State Fair
Association for about % years, being
secretary for the past three years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
SHIP CALLS FOR HELP.
Chicago City, 1000 Miles East of Halifax
i'm Trouble

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Montreal, Dec lS.-Listing so badly
that her hatch combings were awash due
to a shifted cargo the steamer Chicago
City this morning sent out q call for inn
mediate assistance. She reported her posi-
tion as off the New foundland banks, a
thousand miles east OF Halifax
The government wireless station at
Cape Race, which relayed the 5 o )
signals here, intimated that the steamer
Queen Louise had been directed by wire
less to go to the assistance OF the Chicago
CifV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
HIGH IMPORT DUTIES.
House Committee Tentatively
Agrees to Tariff on Sew
eral Items.
By Associated Press to Every vening.

Washington, Dec. l8.-In its first step
toward enactment Of an emergency tariff
he House ways and means committee
today tentatively agreed to place high
import duties on wheat, corn. wool and
wool clothing, beans. potatoes, peanuts,
onions, sheep and cattle and mutton and
lamb meat
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
STEAMER PABLO REPORTED
PRECARIOUS POSITION
: Associated Press 10 Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Havana, Dec. lS--Reports from the
steamer San Pablo United Fruit Com
pany liner, which went aground at the en-
trance of Havana harbor last Tuesday
evening. show the vessel is in a precarious
position. 1t is said her hull has been
pierced and she is slowly filling.
The crew is still on board but launch
from the Cuban cruiser Cuba is standing
by to render assistance should severe
storm begin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
DESTRUCTION COMPLETED.
Twenty-Five Persons Lose Lives in New
Shocks in Albania.
RY Associated Press to Every ENening

Rome, Dec lS,-New earthquake
shocks have completed the destruction of
the Albanian village of Tepeleni. 81 miles
southeast of Avlona, according to reports
from Brindisi. Twenty-Five persons are
known to have lost their lives Exact de-
tails of the situation have not been learned
owing to the interruption of communica-
tions between Avlona and the stricken
village
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
Weather for Nent Week.

BY Associated Press "a Ever, Evculns
Washington. De- Is Neathcr 05'
dictions for the north and middle l'lant
states for next week arc Cold generally
fair bGt with probability 81 SNOW ur -sf
Tuesday or "Wednesday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
Waterman ; Fountain Pens.

Eyersharp pencils. We engrave them free.
f. " Brofsky Jewellers, S25 Market st ~
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
Amnssmeuls ronishl

Play hcuse.-'' rene.
Carrick
QueSn---" A City SparroE
Maiestic-- II he Life % the Parts
Riaitc--' Eyes of thc Heat
strand The Fighting Chancc.
savoy Her Unwilling HUSBAND.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18

SIS worth OF records tree Alfred Piano
Co.. 2l0 Vest Ninth ssreet.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18

Clover Dsiry SAKE Milk makes robus
shildren. Phone i54o.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18

A cheap heaIthiu lood. Clover Dairy
Safe Milk. Phone l540.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
Weather Forecast

By Associa TED Press 20 hvery hvenlts
washington. Dec - FCrscR,f for n,.t
ware: Faia tonight and sunday aot much
change ia temperature moderate - FRESH
west winds
SUN. MOON TEMPERATURES. rIDt
sun roSe this morning fn
sun sets this afternoon A.i~
sun rises tomorrow morning. h2t
sun sets tomOrrov Afternoon q ~
Moon sets tomorrow mornin6 !. d. ~
Length % day. hours. 10 minute
D. IN. yesterday N.
\ a. m. today. Wt
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Highest temperature yesterday t2'
Lowest temperature last night
High tide this morniug .t
High tide this afternoon ....... N.uH
iNw tide this morning at
- ssAe shfe sftarusssts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
Teels Pearls

Gu Maxwell s Co. Walnut ,;lo'h Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-18
White Gold Wrist Watches.

Collins & Meyer, l0l W sth st.-Adv
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30

w Finance com ission of the Aus trian National Assembly authorized an additional government credit of 4,0o0, 100000 crowns, to cover extra ordinary expenses for the first three months of 1921,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30
Good n1ercerised crossbar scrim- 39

So good is it that regular price has been 5 cents for sort Fine and even in weave, staunch and firm in quality light in weight but durable. White or beige, regular 75c sort 39c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-30
Will. Be Put ! In Railroads Treasury
New Haven to Use Money Granted In Settlement for Run
 ming Expenses, Director Says-Lawyers Given S833 333 33 As Fee In Winding Up Case

ing their peace from the plaintiffs by paying money to the corporate de- fendant. The only interest of the plaintiffs in this suit, however, is to get money for the corporate defend ant, and counsel fees and expenses for their own solicitors.
 However, since the appreciation of the court has been asked, it is given for the following reasons:
 This bill alleges a conspiracy to cause the corporate defendant to vio- late the Sherman Act by doing very expensive and unprofitable things. Therefore, says the bill, the individ- ual defendants must pay as damages what their conspiracy cost the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford Rail- road company. I have regarded this as an extremely doubtful cause of ac- tion. difficult to prove, and in out
 Judge Hough goes on to say that the bill has been retained in spite of repeated attacks upon it mainly be- cause of one outstanding fact: That the directors of the railway, or a ma jority of them, pursued the consistent course, of acquiring everything that could be called competing transporta- ton systems in New England, and many that, in the judges mind, could ct be called competing, and paying for such acquisitions a great deal of money which, the light of subse- quent events, it would bes difficult to justify on a business basis"