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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
NO LIQUOR WILL Be
SOLD ON PRESCRIPTION
Druggists Not Allowed to Hand1
it Under Provisions of Klair
Prohibition Law.
Baltimore American.

II is reported that there have been
various and divers calls on the druggists
of the city, since the appearance Of the
influenza here, during the present out
break in the east, to have physicians
prescriptions filed calling for whisky
This the druggists have been unable to
do, as they are prohibited by the klair
law, passed by the last legislature, from
selling anything in the way OF whisky,
brandy, wine or other alcoholic drink
even on the prescription OF n physician.
They arc allowed under the law 10 sell
pure grain alcohol on the prescription
of physician.
Under the national prohibition law
druggists would be permitted 10 sell
whisky on the prescription OF a regular
pr.cticsng phySsr.sn. IN a case Of real
sickness. II viii be seen that in this
matter there is conflict of State and ma
tionsl law, with the State law prevailing.
Druggists are afraid To attempt TO handle
it, and IL Is said that they hesitate about
filing prescriptions for pure grain al
cobol.
At the time the klair law was up for
consideration during the last legislature,
a delegation of druggists appeared before
the Anti-Saloon League for conference,
and stated they did not care to have the
right under the law to handle whisky
Only one druggist in the city wanted the
right. it was stated. So the grain alcohol
provision was inserted.
And the druggists, to be on the safe
side, have, the most of them, decided not
TO handle it at all
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
GERMAN LABOR LEADER
OPPOSES SIX HOUR DAY
Delegate to International Confer
ence Offers to Cooperate In
Worlds Work Problems.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris. Tuesday, Jan. 27.-GerInany had
spokesman at today's session of the
international labor session when Carl
Rudolph Legien, president of the German
Federation of Trades Unions and dele
gate of German workers, addressed the
meeting. Herr Legien, who had not
taken exception TO single decision reach
ed during the day, following the majority
In each vote, declared the economic
situation of the world had convinced him
that six hour day for miners should not
be declared at present if it would decrease
production.
ut would he premature TO give my
impressions of the work done by the peace
conference at this time, he said, "but
| feel confident great step should be
made in dealing with the welfare of work
ers. | have come here with the firm
intention to collaborate with my colleagues
on the international bureau. No matter
to what nationalities they belong, | wish
to give them my hearty support. | am
not here as German delegate, but as a
delegate of the international workers and
am looking at questions not from a Ger
man, but an international point of view.
II had intended to make reservations
relative to the eight hour day concerning
miners In Germany. who are demanding
a six hour work period, but | have re-
Trained. Coal is vast question to the
world at present and il six hour day
cannot be granted without decreasing
production, | am against IT, -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
BRADFORD COMPANY
SUES FOR $4,000
WAR COMMISSIONS
Action on Trial in Superior Court
Against Edward Hills
Sons Co.
ON SALES MADE TO
DU POINT POWDER CO.

\ suit growing out of an alleged wal
contract went TO trial before Judges
Heisel and Conrad in Superior Court to-
day. The James Bradford Co sued the
Edward HILLS Son Co. by foreign at
tachment to recover commissions amount
ing TO $4,000. The plaintiff claims il
was instrumental in making sale of
potash and soda 10 the du pout Powder
Co. in 1916. In doing SO IL claims to
have acted as authorized agents of the
defendant concern.
Captain Eugene f. Berl and Captain
James II. Hughes, Jr., of the law firm of
Ward, Gray and Ncary, appeared as
counsel for the plaintiff and Reuben
Satterthwalte for the defendant,
Chemical business is all done on n COM
mission basis, il was testified
In the opening statement TO the jury
by plaintiff S counsel, ii was stated that
In 1911 the plaintiff, Delaware cor
poration. formed n connection with the
defendant, n New York corporation, to
handle all sales of soda ash and cau.iic
soda on commission basis of | per cent
of the total amount of sales. The plaintiff
dealt directly with Ellis jackson Il Co.
Philadelphia brokers acting ss inter
mediaries directly with the New York
company.
In 1916, when the du Pont Co. 5 war
orders boosted greatly their requirements
In these two chemicals, it is alleged the
plaintiffs were ignored by both the
Philadelphia concern and the New Yark
Co. 10 these dealings with the du Ponf
Company One order for 5o.o00.0OO
pounds of soda ash for the latter part of
1916 and an equal amount for 1917,
besides 200o0.000 pounds of caustic
soda, for 1917, were all solicited by the
Philadelphia brokers, in connection with
the principals in New York, so it was
alleged, for the purpose of leaving the
Delaware brokers. out of the transaction
Witnesses described how the Philadelphia
and New York concerns got information
that the powder company war orders
would require much greater quantities
of the chemicals, and testified that from
thence the dealings were carried on with
out consulting the plaintiffs in the past
Ii is upon these orders for 1916 and 1917
that the claims for commission are based.
Walter NJ Francis, of the Bradford
Co, testified that his concern had been
operating for many years In connection
with the powder company's needs of
various chemicals.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
IOWA'S SENATORS To
VISIT WILMINGTON
Accompanied by Two Congress
men They Will Attend Boat
Launch Next Sunday.

Both of the United States Senators
from the State of Iowa, Albert Baird
Cummins and William Squire Kenyon,
together with two members of the ma
tional House of Representatives from
that State, are expected to visit Whining
ton next Sunday. They are coming
here, with other distinguished citizens
from Iowa, to attend the launching of the
new government boat Mason City, at
the Harlan shipyard. The launch is
scheduled to take place at $50 o'clock In
the morning. The boat has been named
in honor of Mason City, la.
Miss Elizabeth Muse, who will be the
sponsor for the boat, is a daughter of W
+. Muse, president of the Mason City
Globe-Gazette Co She and her party
are expected to arrive in Wilmington
tomorrow, and for the week end they will
be guests at the Hotel du Pont.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
TO SUE DELINQUENTS.
Legal Move to Collect Sl5O,OO0 in
Back Taxes Due the
City.

City Councilman Forwood, chairman
of City Councils finance committee, took
TO City Solicitor Huxley today lists of
unpaid city taxes aggregating $4,000
and told him to prosecute the delinquent
taxables.
Mr.. Huxley will examine the lists
Immediately and institute lawsuits within
10 days. Suits for taxes amounting 90
less than $500 will ke heard by justices
of the peace and for larger sums by the
Superior Court. Real estate on which
judgment is obtained will be publicly
sold. Delinquents will have one year
thereafter to regain ownership of the
property. Persons having claims on the
real estate sold viii have Is months for
settlement. Next the purchaser will
obtain possession.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
FINANCIAL CHAOS
IN EUROPE IS SEEN
BY LONDON BANKERS
Low Exchange Rate Due 20 Old
Worlds Huge Debt 70
America.
SITUATION is CRITICAL"
by Associated Press % Every Evenlnr

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening
London, Jan. Z8.-The reasons given
here for the decline Of the New York
foreign exchange rate were the same ~
those previously held responsible--the
huge accumulation n the debt of EurOpe
to America with the additional factor
that recently France and Belgium have
been buying dollars through London.
Lombard street does not consider the
decline unusual, in view of this debt,
which will reach big figure by the time
Tor the resumption ~ The payment u
interest on the American ioans and II
would not be surprised n zoe the rate
go bel0w $3.50, especially II the demand
for dollars continues.
So hurtful 20 business are ibcse condi-
tIons that il considered in the stre,f that
the whole European financial position has
reached a serious stage and that uulesE
gomethng II done the result will be chaos
Nothing can be CLEANED IN official quar-
ters regarding any action 20 remedy the
economic position and while some people
believe II viii be best 70 let matters adjust
themselves IN the natural way ofhers
advocate official action. A prominent
member Of one bank described the sitrla-
ton thus:
Financial Europe ~ present y sick
man. The patient needs q stinulauf
The question is az n when the stimuiant
Is going 70 be applied"
Ono OF the immediate results n the
action ~ American exchange was the
further rise in the British gold to III
shiihngs, SIX pence per ounce, az which
figure South Arnerira and the Sfraifs
settlements are known buyers. Silver
also jumped two pence 70 Sflz, owing 70
the small American offerings and Chinese
hgJying
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
CATHOLICS DENOUNCE
ERIN EDUCATION BILL
Prelates in Conference Say Mca-
sure Will Deprive Clergy
Of Control.
By Associated Press d, Every Evening

Maynooth h, Ireland, Jan. 28-Strong
condemnation of the proposed Irish
education bill WAS expressed today ut the
assembly here of the cardinal, arcbbishops
and bishops.
Speakers described the measure as the
most demoralizing scheme put forward for
Ireland, since the act Of union. They
declared thot until Ireland was governing
herself any attempt 20 abolish the exist
ing boards OF education, AS proposed by
this bill, would be resisted, as the measure
deprived the clergy of control. II il
were put IN force, it Was insisted IL would
bc the duty Of the hierarchy 10 instruct
Catholic parents regarding the education
Of their children.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
FIUME TO FORE AGAIN.
Jugo-Slavs Reject Italy's Proposal
and Suggest Return to Viii
sons Plan.
By Associated Press 20 Every Evening


Paris, Jan. 2S.-The Jugo-Siav reply
20 the allied ultimatum regarding the
Adriatic question received in Paris this
afternoon amounts to q virtual refusal
TO the compromise offered by the Italians.
The reply it IS believed, suggests new
basis OF compromise along the lines Of
President Wilson's proposal.
The Jugo Siav communication viii be
presented TO the council of ambassadors
as soon as it is deciphered
The note while amounting to a refusal
of the alternative contained in the allied
ulttmatum, is couche3 IN a conciliatory
tone and opens the way for further dis
cussion of the question.
Jugo-Slavia points out that she is still
quite ready to accept solution of the
problem along the lines Of President Vii
sons 1919 proposals, adding that the
Jugo-Slav government has no official
cognizance of the Treaty Of London.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
GUARD MARYLAND
FROM SMALLPOX IN
DELAWARE TOWNS
Railroad and Steamboat Stations
to be Placardcd With
Signs.
TAKEN AS PRECAUTION
Special Dispatch to Every Evening


DOVER, Jan. %.
No new cases Of smallpox have been
reported over night To the State Board
Of Health here. Not until several days
have elapsed will it, be known whether
other cases will develop from the one
case now at Milford, but the precautions
taken there should check in a way any
more serious outbreak.
Because so many persons in Kent have
been vaccinated since the scare in Sussex
is having good effect physicians say in
preventing an epidemic. The three cases
reported from Dagsboro this week how
ever have caused Maryland health
authorities TO take certain measures To
protect its people.
County health officers on the Eastern
Shore OF Maryland were directed by DIR.
John s. Fulton, secretary OF the Maryland
State Board of Health today, TO placard
railroad and steamboat stations with
warnings against the smallpox in Sussex
county.
DIR. Fulton declared that he considered
the situation one of real danger 60 the
people on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
'It is complicated" he said, by the fact
that there is 10 agency in Sussex county,
with power to issue an authoritative
statement as TO actual conditions there. =
According to DR.. Fulton the patient
discovered at Cambridge. Md, 10 pro-
crossing satisfactorily and he is occupied
chiefly now in trying TO prevent any
other cases developing through having
had contact with this man.
One of the facts that State health au-
thoritios called attention today, was
that the three eases found at Dagsboro,
had been treated by physician in that
section who had not reported the disease
as smallpox to the State Board of Health
DR.. l.. c. Conwell State Health secre-
tary said that the situation was quieting
down and that he hoped that there would
be no additional cases TO alarm the down
State section.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
FLU ATTACKS q. s. TROOPS.
Disease Increasing in Siberia But Causes
No Deaths.
By Associatod Preas to Every Exening

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Jan. ZS.-An increase
in the number Of cases Of influenza among
the American troops in Siberia was shown
today in statement issued by the War
Department dealing with the outbreak of
the disease in The army both at home and
abroad
For the weeks ending January and Q.
respectively, n and II cases were re-
ported. The only disease death reported,
however was one due To tuberculosis
The report showed the death rate
among troops in Germany continued
high For the week ending January
TO- il was 36.74 per thousand, which was
slightly higher than for the preceding
week. During the week ending January
1G there were reported So eases Of infu-
EMS and 30 cases Of pneumonia with -
deaths from the latter disease.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
HERR ERZBERGER is WORSE.
German Minister of Finance Reported
TO be Very Weak,
ted Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Berlin, Jan. 2S.-The condition of
Matthias Erzbergcr, vice premier and
minister of finance, who was shot Monday
by Oltwig Won Hirsch6eld, a former cadet
officer, was somewhat worse this morning.
Herr Erzberger was without fever. but
his pulse was 120 and he continued worry
weak
An X-Ray examination of the wound
made yesterday showed the bullet firmly
lodged in the shoulder blade. Another
consultation over his case viii be held
tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
HOBO KING FIGHTING FLU.
JEFF Davis Advises Soap and Water IA
Tenement DweIlcr~

By Associated Press % Every Evening
New York, Jan. 2s.--Jef Davis. ac-
knowledged King Of the Hoboes, q"
today lent his services TO Commissioner
Copeland in an effort to help stamp out
the epidemic Of influenza. Accompanied
by a health department inspector, he
made tour of the cheap lodging houses
along the Bowery and lower East Side and
admonjshed the guests" 10 obey the
ordinances forbidding expectorsting and
smoking
Use lots Of soap and water and you
wont get the fu, the assembled dodgers
were told by the king"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
A. Z. f. HISTORIAN DEAD.
Professor Johnson of Harvard Served
Two Years With Army in France.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 2S.-Prof.
Robert Matteson Johnson, who was the
chief historian of the American Expedit-
ionary Forces, died at his home here to-
day of an illness aggravated by two years
service in France. He was an authority
on military affairs and only recently
completed a series of lectures before the
general staff at Washington.
Professor Johnson, who was SO years
old, left the chair of modern history at
Harvard University to go overseas, and
returned TO his professorship a few months
ago. He had previously boen member of
the faculties Of Bryn Mawr, Mount Hol-
yoke and Simmons Colleges.
He was born in France, educated in
France, England, Germany and the
United States, and was a member of the
English Bar He was the author of several
books dealing with the history of Rome,
the Napeleonic wars and the French re-
volution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
PALESTINE LINER SAILS.
First Steamer OF For Holy Land Flying
Zionist Flag

By Associated Press to Every Evening
New York, Jan. 2s.-The first vessel
of Palestine's contemplated merchant
marine hoisted the blue and white flag
of Zion and was renamed "Hecholutz"
fThe Pioneerl the Zionist organ of
American announced here today.
The vessel is owned and manned by
Jews and is the first of a feet for which
Zionists plan an ultimate appropriation
of $4,000, 600
The vessel was formerly a German
craft and was purchased to ply along the
Palestine coast, making the ports of
Beirut, Tyre, Haifa, Gaffa and several
others in Egypt.
The Zionist engineers plan to convert
Haifa into commercial center.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28

OPTION ON RECTORY.
Washington Heights Club to Buy
Building From St. Johns
p. E. Church.

The Washington Heights Century Club
has been gwen an option on the property
now known as the rectory of ST. John s
Episcopal Church at the Boulevard and
Twenty-third street.
There will be meeting of the building
committee and advisory board of men at
7.30 this evening at the home of Mrs.
Lydia Slocomb. 1000 Washington street,
chairman of the committee, to devise
means for financial program for meeting
obligations involved by the option.
The building secured by the Washing
ton Heights club is three story brick
structure of excellent appearance and
most dcsireably located. II is in per
feet condition and will make an ideal home
for tins pr ogressive woman's club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
SUES ON PRO-GERMAN CHARGE.
Actor Brings 500, 600 Sui; Against Mem
bers of Players Club.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York, Jan 2S.-Robert B. Keger-
reis, an actor, has begun suit To recover
100000 damages from % members of
the Players Club, among them John
Drew, Francis Wilson and Otis Skinner,
alleged that they denounced him as a pro
German, friend Of the Kaiser and a spy,
both before and after Americas entry
into the war.
Kegerreis states In his papers that dur
ing the period Of the alleged SANDERS he
was loyal American citizen and is to-
day. He was suspended from the PLAYERS
Club in June 1915. after fellow members
had questioned his loyalty, but was rein
stated year later by order OF q supreme
court justice.
The actor declares he was expelled the
second time for alleged non payment of
dues, charged to him during his previous
suspension.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
SERIOUS CHARGE.
Howard Lewis, Negro, in City Court for
Alleged Indecent Conduct

Howard Lewis, Negro, was fined S50
and costs on a charge of indecent con-
duet by Judge Hastings in Municipal
Court this morning. Lewis was fined for
indecent conduct toward white woman.
A charge of peddling without a license
against Lewis was dismissed.
Lewis improper conduct took place
when white woman refused to buy a
picture from him. He has been IN court
twice before on charges of indecent ex-
posure.
This case was heard yesterday and was
continued until this morning To have
Lewis examined. Assistant City Solicitor
Davis said Lewis had been examined and
that he was all right
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
SEES NEXT WAR IN PACIFIC.
Australian Premier Wants Strong Army
10 Repel Tustful Nations.

By Associated Press 70 Everd Evening
London, Jan. 2S-W. A. Hughes.
Australian premier, speaking at Mel
burne yesterday said the next war would
probably break out in the Pacific, ac-
cording TO central news dispatch from
Sydney.
we must be ready with sufficiently
numerous army to say thus far and no
farther he is quoted as saying 1--WE are
hedged about with nations which hlst
after this country"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
NOTICE TO NEW CASTLE
AND SOUTH WILMINGTON
GAS CONSUMERS

Gas service will be discontinued to New
Castle and So nth Wilmington between the
hours of a. u. and $50 a. m., Sunday,
February /.
All customers in those districts are
requested TO turn off all burners and leave
of until they are sure service has been re-
established
The interruption is neceSsitated by
changes due to the work of the State High
way Department.
Wilmington Gas Company
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
HELP SHORT AS PRISONERS LEAVE.
Repatriation Of Germans is Seriously
Hampering French Farmers.
By Associated Press to Everd Evening

By Associated Press 10 Everd Evening
Paris, Jan. 2S.-Repatriation of Ger
man prisoners may bring about a critical
situation in the labor market in some
parts of France, according to an Amiens
dispatch. Work for restoration of de-
vastated districts, was started, it was
said, and farmers, who have been employ
ing large numbers of Germans, fear they
will not be able to plant large crops this
spring
Efforts have been made to replace the
Germans who have returned to Their
native land, but reports state that few
applicants for work have made their APP
pearance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
Flu Scare Abates.

While cases of grip are reported daily
by physicians, no additional cases Of
influenza were reported at city health
cases, the health officials say that they
are 80 mild that they are not viewed
with the alarm Of fifteen months ago.
The Non-Partisan League has written
the foard Of Health asking what "a beng
done 70 prevent. a recurrence Of the 1915
epidemic.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
KING FOR HUNGARY
DECIDED BY BALLOT
BY BIG MAJORITY
People Almost Unanimous for Re
turn TO Monarchy, Sundays
Vote Shows.
PRINCE OTTO rs FAVORED
By Associated Press 70 Ererr Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Budapest, Tuesday, jan 27.--It IS
estimated the Monarchist vote east IN
the elections Sunday and yesterday ap-
proxlmated 95 per cent OF the total num-
Der OF ballots. Speculation IS now said
20 be conferred on who now VIII be king
And guesses range from Hapsburg
pr1noes 20 scions OF European ruling
houses and American multi mIlhonaires.
Berne, Tuesday Jan 27.-Pnnee Otto.
eldest son Of former Emperor Charles of
Austro-Hungary, is favored by legtima-
lists as the future king OF Hungary. ac-
eordIng to Budapest advices received
here.
Confirmation has been given TO the
report that the Monarchists won a de-
clslve victory IN the elections held in
Hungary on sunday and Monday
Budapest. Tuesday. Jan. 27.-Count
Albert AppOnyl Is engaged In writing
Hungary answer TO the terms of peace
submitted at Neuilly by the peace confer
ence. He said today there were many
clauses which were impossible OF fulfill
ment.
There are 60 absurdities in the pro-
posed treaty, he declared One OF
these takes away all our wood and iron
ore, while another demands that we give
wood and ore TO the Austrians. What
affects our people most is the loss OF terri
tory As for the economic conditions we
know We can never fulfill them, so they
cannot matter much. If q man asks me
TO pay q thousand dollars, / may do so,
but if he demands a billion I know can {
comply, and SO should not worry
The depressing effects Of the treaty ara
evident in Budapest. Wines are not
served at hotels, flags are half masted and
st. Stephens crown on the royal pal3ca
has been draped in black.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-28
CROSS NOT YET MOVED.
Effects Still at Workhouse, He Being
Unable TO Find House.

Although today is the end of the ten
day period allotted to Captain Richard +.
Cross, former warden at the workhouse,
to remove his household effects from the
institution, his effects are still at the in
stitutlon, it being presumed that he has
not yet been able to secure place to move
to- At the workhouse today it was said
that Captain Cross has several placed in