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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
WOMEN PLEDGE TO
PUT NEAR EAST
DRIVE THROUGH
Supply Optimism TO Workers Who
Are Not Stout
Hearted.
LAUNDRY GIRLS HELP

Although some of the teams are crippled
and handicapped because of illness among
their personnel the drive for the Near
East Relief campaign continues with in
creasing enthusiasm. Some Of the workers
who became discouraged because of re-
fusals from persons of means and who
could give III they wished to this effort.
have taken new lease on life insofar as
the campaign goes. spitffed on by the
announcement of several Eastern Star
workers that they would see the cam-
paign through"
The total reported today was 81, ,ol3.5s
This makes the grand total to date
ss,p3n.SS. There were many team emp
tains who reported today that they had
but one ar two workers, because of n
fresh epidemic Of colds and illness Of other
kinds. They ara seeking others To help f,ll
the ranks Of those who are sick.
Rev. U. Franklin Smiley presided at
the luncheon.
The Eastern Star teams eaptained hy
Nlrs. Harrir +. Price reported the largest
amount today@SA01 13. Most Of the
AMOUNTS reported waro small. but Tho
workers rspcrted much interest stnsng
those whom they had solicited.
|, Paul w. Phillips, $3.50: 4, Mrs.
W. Il. Blatx. Sl79: 9. Mrs. Il. Burnite,
50: Z, Mrs Clara |. Kelley, 500: $, Mrs
Robert G. Megar, sss; 2. Mrs. Eber
Jones, sas, II, Mrs. G. II. Ward, s37 80:
Susie T.. Taylor, $35: I6, Mrs. T. G.
Booth. sl2. so: II. Miss Lucy II. Hitch
cock. S7s: Is, Mrs. ]. r. Kendall, SIS;
%, Mrs. VI. S. Montimer, $40; 90, Mrs.
Harry Brooks, S33; 80, Mrs K l.. Butler,
si2.5o; 33, Mrs. T. W Jakes, S42; "a,
Mrs. Howard +. Smith, s71: IS, Mrs
w. II. Jones, $50; 36, Mrs. II. W
Frederick, sos.50; 81, Mrs. J. l.. Wiley,
S54: 81. Mrs Jane Pennewill, S24: ~,
Miss ]. b Rickard, 500; 46, Mrs. III. T.
Price, S440.93 so, Mrs. Mayrice +.
Alexander, s3925; Mrs. A. ID. Warner.
s214.
BOX PARTY TO AID CAMPAIGN.
Girls of the Y l. laundry are doing
their bit to aid the campaign and are
finding a way to combine helpfulness with
pleasure They gave box party this
week at 500 Hancock street which netted
SIG and which they sent IN To head
quarters today
Illustrations of the way in which people
have gotten the campaign on their hearts
is illustrated in four pledges reported to-
day. They came from four children of
parents who are themselves interested III
the drive and doing all they can 10 help
it along The children pledged to give
fifty cents month each, out Of their saw
ings, and the fact that they must deny
themselves in order to make this con-
trIbution shows the interest they have in
aiding the Near East sufferers.
John S. Bogucki, 4l4 Maryland avenue
is one of the most enthusiastic workers.
He is soliciting contributions and speaking
wherever the opportunity affords and
striving to interest people and gain their
sympathy for the cause.
Clubs of the Delaware Federation of
Women s Clubs are showing their support
Of the campaign by making contributions
as clubs in addition to the sums they are
giving as individuals. The Rising Sun
Community Club gave So and the Belle
fonte Civics Club $50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
.HA|R-PULL|NG CONTEST
LEADS To CITY COURT
And Frank Battoglio is Fined and
Put Under Bond to Keep
the Peace.

Frank Battaglio, charged with assault
and battery on his sister-in-law, WAS fined
s10and costs and held in $500 bond to keep
the peace by Judge Hastings in Municipal
Court today.
The prosecuting witness said her sister
in-law, the wife OF the defendant, started
fighting with her last night saying she was
going to be her enemy all her life.
The two engaged in hair pulling con-
test, and then the defendant is allaeged
to have entered the contest when he saw
his wifes hair hanging down her back
The prosecuting witness said Frank
has threatened her and only this morning
said he would fix her up after the trial .
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
$4,000 ENLISTED MEN
FOR PEACE Time ARMY
Aviation Recognized as Factor
in National Defence in Re
organization Bill.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

Washington, Feb. 26-Its provision
for universal military training eliminated,
the House Army Reorganization Bill
laying down the general principles on
which the nations military establishment
would be based was ready today for pre-
sentation.
The maximum peace time army under
the bill would be 299. COO enlisted men and
17,7O0 officers, including Philippine Scouts
and unassigned recruits, Aviation as a
new factor In National Defense is recog-
nized, the bill making that service an arm
coordinate with the Infantry, Cavalry
and Artillery. Other new services brought
forth by the war either are abandoned or
consolidated in the four arms.
Each of the four arms would be headed
by major general, the bill authorizing
total of 22 major generals and 46 brigadier
generals. Only one generals provided for.
The officer commissioned to that rank
now is General Pershing. and the bill pro-
vides that the rank shall cease to exist
when vacancy occurs"
Liberal provisions are made for the
National Guard and Reserve Officers
Training Corps and Citizens Reserve.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
JAMES SCARLET DEAD.
Noted Penna. Criminal LAWYER
Dies Following Stroke; Was
Blacksmith.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

Philadelphia, Feb. 26.-James Scarlet, a
noted lawyer, who directed the Capitol
graft prosecution in Harrisburg in 1911
died suddenly last night at his home in
Danville. Pa. He was stricken Just be-
fore 10 O'Clock MIR Scarlet was seventy
two years old and was blacksmith before
he was admitted to the bar
He is survived by his widow and by
one son, James Scarlet, Jr.
Mr. Scarlet was lawyer of high repu-
tation before the graft inquiry, but at
the close of that investigation he held
nationwide fame
When Thomas B. Smith then Mayor
was placed on trial last year as result
of the aftermath OF the Fifth ward case
Mr.. Scarlet was the Mayors chief counsel
The shrewdness of his defense was a power
full weapon in the hands of John r. X.
Scott, another of the Mayor counsel, who
took more active part in the courtroom
proceedings, and the former Mayor, as
every one knows, was acquitted
He was great hunter and was also
known as the best fishermen in Pennsyl-
vania He lost an eye several Years ago
while shooting wild game.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
FRENCH R. R.STRIKE
REGARDED AS GRAVE
Naturalization Of All Lines De.
manded by Union Leaders;
Paris Supplies Assured.
ny Associated Press 10 Every EvenIns

ny Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris, Feb rs --Syndicslisrn threatens
10 appear in tho French railway strike
situation which is very grave today De-
mands that al railways be nationalized
ore being made by strike leaders who
continue their efforts 10 STAMPEDE all
railroad workers N the country into the
strike, which began with the walkout
of the employees of the Paris, Lyon and
mediterranean System In the provinces
the movement Is looked upon as revo-
lItionarv, instead Of professional. by the
authorities. according to the Echo deParis.
All arrangements ~ insure tho delivery
offood supplies to this city haA boen node
BY the government. and municipal officials
have taken similar steps The question Of
placing the railroads under military con
trol. rs Premier BRAND did in 1910, is
being considered, but such n grave de-
cision, the newspapers say. IS impossible
in the absence of Premier Mlliergnd. II IS
said officials take the view that the Paris
Lyon and Mediterranean Company is
entitled 10 the right 20 enforce discipline
on It's system. and II viii receive support
from the government, il necessary.
The strike on this road was caused by
tho refusal Of the road 20 reinstate in it,
service men who were discharged. IL ls
alleged. Deeause they abseutsd themselves
from duty 20 attend union nesting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
1000, 900 FOR CANAL.
United States Senator Knox Says
He Will Support Project
in Congress.

Mayor j. Hampton Moore of Phlla,
delphia has received word from Y. ,
Senator Philandcr C. Knox that the
latter would support the. estimates ,t ot
United States Engineers for S2,OUu,uu
for the. Delaware river and Sl,WU,Vo
for the Chesapeake and Delaware canal.
''The House of Representatives cut the
appropriation, said the mayor, :, ID
passing the Rivers and Hnrbors oiii th,s
wear. the House responded to the Pork
Barrel cry. 1t made a small hump sum
appropriation 60 cover nll river and
harbor improvements. As president OF
the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Asso.
citation, | felt that the Chesapeake and
Delaware canal project would suffer
and that the Delaware river would also
be affected, although it is claimed suffi-
cient provision will be made TO continue
work on the thirty-hve foot channel"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
MARSHALL BABY DEAD.
Vice President and Wife We're
Deeply Attached to Little Chap
They Took In.
ny Associated Press to Every Evening


Washington, Feb. 26.-Morrison Mar
shall, the young adopted son Of Vice
President and Mrs. Marshall, died cnrly
today after short illness. He had suf-
fered from acidosis.
The child was three years old and had
been member Of the Niee-President's r
family since June, 1917. He never was
legally adopted, il was stated today. IIs
was taken into the Vice-President's home
when he was 10 months old, from diet
kitchen here, where his mother, who was
employed rs chambermaid, left him in
care, as her duties occupied her both day
and night
Vice-President and Mrs. Marshall have
no children of their own, and the little
boy was first taken to their apartments
in a hotel for visit by Mrs. Marshall,
who was touched by the child's plight
The Vice-Preaident and Mrs. Marshall
became so attached 10 him that, with the
consent of the mother, they made him a
member cf the family.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
CONSPIRACY TRIAL ENDS.
Charges of Trying to Defraud L. ;. Of
Millions Fail.
By Associated Press 10 Every Evenlng

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Detroit, Feb. 26.--Charges Of bribery
against the six men being tried 10 Federal
Court here on indictments alleging con-
sairacy 10 defraud the government of
millions OF dollars worth ol army
ordnance material were dismissed by
United States District Judge Tuttle to-day,
The dismissal was made on motion 0t
counsel for Captain Soterious Nicholson.
The trial OF the conspiracy charge began
last December, and presentation Of evi-
dence was completed yesterday sum
miDg uD arguments were expected TO be
completed today.
Nicholson, with Grant Hugh Browne,
millionaire sportsman, and four others are
accused of conspiracy through pre-
arranged bids to purchase az their cvn
price ordnance material which the govern
ment planned to dispose Of.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
TREATY FATE
WILL Be SETTLED
WITHIN 3 WEEKS
Now Has Right Of Way in Senate
Until it is Finally Dis
posed Of.
CHECK ON LONG DEBATE
by Associated Pres. to Every Evening

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington, Feb. 26.--The peace
treaty came back 70 the floor Of the Senate
today to be given the right Of way until
disposed Of.
Despite the demand Of the irreconeila-
bles for ample discussion, debate will
not be allowed to drag along interminably.
On that point both majority and minority
alike arc agreed II is believed that not
more than threo weeks will be consumed
IN disposing Of amendments 20 the reserve.
tions adopted at the last session II Com
gress and final vote on the pact reached.
After that vote, whatever the outcome,
the treaty will be seen no more on the
calendar. according 20 Senate leaders
who will nwnit the verdict on the question
at the poll. in November.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
NO THREAT IN NOTE
ON THE ADR|ATIC:.
MOST MODERATE"
New Reply C<nscsliatory but Firm
and Distrrciy Mere Moderate
Than Predecessors.
COMPROMISE SEEMS NEAR
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


London. Feb 26.--President Wilson
note to the Supreme Allied Council reIa-
tive to the Adriatie settlement was
ready for consideration when the council
opened its session today.
Although officials have made no state
ment relative to the contents of the
note. it Is understood not to contain
the menace of American withdrawal
from European affairs, but insists upon
the adoption of the Adriatic plan agreed
upon December 3 last.
''Concillatory in form but firm In
substance and distinctly more moderate
than its predecessors, is the descrip-
tion which the Daily Mail understands
Is applicable to Mr. Wilson's note. The
newspaper adds the communication will
be answered only by Great Britain and
France, as Italy takes the attitude that
the note does not apply TO her in view
of the standing engagement that, fail
ing a compromise on the Adriatic uues-
tion the pact OF London viii be put
into force.
Paris, Feb 26.-President Wilson
reply to the allied powers, says Pertinax,
writing in Echo de Paris, is most moderate
in form and does not contain the menace
to Withdraw from European affairs, but in
substance stands by the Adriatic plan
of December 9.
Premiers Lloyd George and Millerand.
he adds, are considering the note and
the attitude they will take and it is
presumed that If Premier Nitti allows
them, Lloyd George and Millerand will
try once again to bring the Italian rep
resentatives and the Jugo-Slavs to-
gether.
Some persons hope that the Jugo-
Slavs, not wishing buffer state be-
tween them and Italy, as proposed in
the December plan. which would de-
prive them of 100000 Jugo-Slavs, will
show themselves much more accommo-
dating than in the past.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
BUSINESS WOMEN TO MEET.
Tea Room and Club Home Will be Dis
cussed at Gathering Tonight.

at the regular meeting tonight OF the
Business and Professional Women's Club,
which will bc held AT S O'Clock in the rest
room IN the du Pont Building, the tea room
proposition will be presented and dis
cussed.
The new home of the club will also be
discussed. Quarters have been secured
IN the PYLE home on West street, on the
first floor. These rooms Will be fitted up
for the clubs meetings. On account of
important matters TO be considered. A
full attendance of members is requested.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
EXCHANGES ON ADRIATTC
TO PUBLIC LATE TO-DAY

ny Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Feb. 26-Final decision
TO publish the exchanges between the
American government and the Entente
Preiniers on the Adriatic question was
reached today. Seven notes in all will
be made public late today at the State
Departments
Officials estimated that tho total text
would run close to IL 600 words
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
BOXER INDEMNITY BACH.
Several Nations Grant Appeal ol New Chi
nese Republic.
ssoriated Press Ii Evcrx Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Peking, Jan. 22-Advices from Paris
state that DR. Wellington koo, on special
mission TO Paris and London has APP
preached the European powers with a
suggestion that the balance of the Boxer
indemnity be relinquished and that his
suggestion has met encouragement from
several of them.
In the case OF one nation at least it
has been intimated that in event Of such
REIMBURSEMENT the funds viii be used
to educate Chinese students in that
country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
HUNGARY ASKS PRISONERS
IN SIBERIA BE FREED.
nv Associated Press to Every Evening

nv Associated Press TO Every Evening
budapest. Feb. 26. Hungary's peace
delegation at NeuiIly, France, has asked
that Hungarian prisoners Of war IN 81
IBERIA be repatriated, and have asked ths
United States and Japan for loan to
carry on the work.
Dispatches from the delegates received
here say they are virtually imprisoned IN
the Chateau Madrid at Neuilly, being
allowed 20 go about the town only when
accompanied by detective.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
CHILDREN SET HOME AFIRE.
They With Mother and Two Day Old
Baby Burn 10 Death.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Montreal, Feb. 26.---Mrs. NJ Gregory
and her four children were burned to
death early today in a fire which destroyed
their home at Greenfield Park East. Mrs.
Gregory and two day old baby were
lying in bed on the second floor of the
home when the other three children who
were playing ON the lower floor, acei-
,lentally set set fire TO the house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
TO CONFER ON SUFFRAGE
Republican Party Policy on Ques-
tion to be Subject Of Confer
ence Here Raturday.
By - - % - Erenine

hf +AaNfNAHbF& tNr9 w A-F'Ag AeffA4---f
Washington. Feb. 26.-Thc part thc
President as the leader Of the Denoeratlc
party IS taking in bringing about tho
ratification Of the suffrage amendment Is
causing the Republicans 10 sat up ami
take notice
The Delaware situation VIII come ln
for consideration al a conference to be beid
Saturday in Wilmington, st which viii bc
present, IL is understood. National Chair
man VIII Fl. Hays. H. Coleman dg Pont
and senator L. Heislcr BAH
1t IS understood here that steps viii
he taken as q matter ci party policy io
induce the governor 70 cal 5 special
session nf the Legislature
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
Arm Broken by Fall.

Tripping over rug at her home, 2709
Market street, last night, Mrs. Rebecca
j. Fncher fell and sustained a fracture OF
the right arm near the shoulder. She
was removed to the Delaware Hospital in
the police ambulance, where her injuries
were attended to and she returned home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
PADEREWsRI TO QUIT.
Famous Musician Will Give Up
Piano and Politics for
Composing.
ny Associated press d Eyerr Eveplna

London, Feb. 20. -Ignace Jan padcr-
ewski, former Polish Premier, will never
again appear ON the concert platform,
nor is be likely 70 re-enter politics, accord
ing 10 tho Switzerland correspondent of
the Daily Mail at Vevey. During nm
interview with NJ. paderewaki. the corrts-
pondent asked him if II wns true he would
accept the nomination rs President of
Poland.
Il don't think ! shall be- invited ~
become President the great pianist re-
piled. II hope To devote the rest 0f my
life to composing music. | am convinced
an era Of peace and prosperity for Poland
IL begun, and feel my political mission is
finished"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
Amusements Tonight.

PLAYHOUSE Listen Lester.
IsaFrick--N audeNtlle.
Queen--Mable Norrnaud IN Pinto"
Ma eStic--'" "ronys Bow
RialtO-.'I.ittle Miss Hoover
Savoy-~'+My Husband s % her Wife.
Victoria-'''rhe Fear Marsset.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
Soviet Offers Peace to u. S.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
London, Feb. 26.---The Soviet Com
missary to Foreign Affairs has dispatched
notes to the United States, Japan and
Rumania, Offering them peace with Soviet
Russia, according to a wireless dispatch
from Moscow received here today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
Envoy Johnson To Sail March Is.

Washington, Feb. 26- Robert Under
wood Johnson, newly appointed Am
bassador to Italy, called at the White
House today to receive his final instruc-
tions leaving for Rome. He said he ex-
peeted to sail about March Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26

Imported PompeIan Olive Oil is never
sold In bulk, but always in sealed tins
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington. Feb. 26.--Weathc forecaA
fors Delaware:
Fair and continued cold tonighs and FRI
dav, fresh northwest winds diminishing
somewhat Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26

Friendship dance, Friday evening.
Tickets 80 cents--Ads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26

Certified milk for infants. Clover
Dairy Co.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26

The safe. sensible drink. Clover Dairy
0Ak ADV.
The Washington times., 1920-11-07
TERHUNE FEARED TO
FACE REVELATIONS
Samoan Governor Killed Himself
Rather Than Appear Before
Court Of Inquiry.

Fear Of revelations as to his alleged
cruelty to natives drove Commander
Warren J. Terhune, governor of Sa-
moa, to commit suicide on the eve
Of a court Of inquiry, 1t was ascer-
tanned here today. At the time OF
his death the battleship Kansas with
members Of the court and Captain
Waldo b. Evans, a new governor. on
board, was only three days distant
from the island.
The difficulty between Terhune and
Lieut. Comdr. Greed NJ. Boucher. as
was relieved from duty and sent back
to, San Francisco. is understood to
have arisen over the administration
with regard to natives.
when Boucher arrived at the Pa
cific coast he made formal complaint
o Secretary Daniels, charging that
he had been unjustly removed be-
cause he insisted upon certain rights
being given the natives. Terhune,
he asserted, did not understand the
!noffensive character and disposition
Of the people who, he said, were now
on the verge of rebellion.
Secretary Daniels Immediately re-
quested a defense from Terhune. and
upon its receipt decided upon sweep
Ing investigation which was expected
to result In an entirely new admins
'tration for Samoa
Rear Admiral Charles e. Husc,
president OF the court. is expected to
arrive Mt Tutuila tomorrow, and will
cable full details of Governor Ter
'hune's death.
The Washington times., 1920-11-07
FOLK DENIES KNOWLEDGE
OF PARTY DIFFERENCES

In a statement last night former
Governor Folk. of Missouri, said:
II notice my name, among others.
used in connection with an alleged
meeting respecting reorganization Of
he Democratic party. ! have re-
ceived no invitation to such a meeting
and have no Information as to any
mt citing of that nature being n con
emplation. Moreover, / think the
resent organizat on did the best IL
'ould under the circumstances
''The Democratic party does not
ecd reorganization. 1t re ds merely
stand steadfastly for the principles
OF real democracy"
The Washington times., 1920-11-07
j. S. CASH RESERVE
Shows increase
Weekly Treasury Statement Re.
veals Greater Amount Of
Discounted Paper.

Combined increases OF S2e.e0o. 00o
In the holdings of discounted and
purchased paper and an addition OF
S20.4oo.oo0 TO deposit liabilities. &C.
cv..panied by q further expansion Of
100000 In Federal reserve note
circulation. are shown In the Federal
tseserve boards weekly bank stAte-
ment issued At, the close OF business
ytsteiuay.
Aggregate cash reserve We are
show n 10 be 81. 1O0. 900 larger than the
week before, while the banks re-
serve ratio shows . slight decline for
the week from 43.i 70 - per cent
Following 10 the report In detail:
Increase In paper holdings. secured
.O0. 900.
Increase In holdings Of other dis
counted paper. 3l43oo.0O0.
Increase In acccptances purchased.
81. 100000.
Decline in Treasury certificates.
100000. $50
Total earning assets. Sa.42l. 900, 900.
Increase Of earning assets over
week before. $25.600, 900. = .-
Amount of Government paper So
cured by Liberty bonds. $50, 90. 900.
Amount secured by Victory notes.
1884,. 100000. -
aiaounI secured by Treasury. Ger
,licates. $23S,60O, 900.