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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
NO STORM PREDICTED HERE.

Every Evenings Washington Bureau
report makes no mention Of the approach
Of blizzard or storm OF any kind except
the probability OF ram for tonight
Warmer weather IS prophesied for to-
morrow and Saturday. The Philadelphia
weather man saws that a storm coming
from the middle west 20 the Atlantic Coast,
has many mountains to cross, and
many things are likely to happen to pre-
vent its reaching the points that seem 70
be IN It's course.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
BRADFORD BUILDING SOLD
Property Has Been Bought by
Ely Greenblatt and William
F. Bouzarth.

Ezy Creenblatt and William r. Bou-
zarth closed negotiations yesterday for
the purchase of the building occupied b,
the James Bradford Co, at G and s East
Third street. The price was not disclosed.
The property has been the home of the
James Bradford Company, Wilmington 5
oldest paint industry for many wears.
II is noy known what disposition the
purchasers will make Of the property.
The deal was handled through the Office
of r. f. Gallagher.
Officers OF the Bradford Co. were not
prepared today TO make any statements
rs to their plans.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
FAMINE AND FEvERS
SWEEPING POLAND
Five Million People Lacking Food,
Relief Agency Says in APP
peal to u S.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

Warsaw. March Immediate action
for the relief of Poland IS urged IN an
appeal sent to Washington over the sig
natures Of relief agency representatives
and technical advisers, as we'll as other
Americans. Five million persons are
suffering from under nourishment, and
famine will result n aid is not forthcoming
1t is said.
Largo numbers are suffering acute
in eastern Poland, where the country was
devastated by the Russian and German
armies" says the appeal, ''Typhus is
killing thousands and worse condition
threaten. The 100000 tons Of -four
which has been promised by Americans
will carry the people until May |, but
during May, June and July wholesale
starvation and a vast increase IN typhus
will be inevitable if further importations
are not made
The appeal points out that this country
in few years will be self-supportlng, and
that IAN advance to Poland is not gift,
but only an extension of credit.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
RICHARDSON PARK SCHOOL.
Upwards Of III Acres of Ground Bought az
Building Site.

Deeds for liz acres Of land, selected as
site for the Richardson Park High School
have been recorded, and he land has Ueen
transferred to the New Castle County
Board of Education. The purchase price
fas S2l, OO0.
The New Castle County Board of Edu-
cation, County School Superintendent Will
bur II. Jump, Dr. Joseph H. Odell of the
Delaware School Auxiliary Association and
Architects WaIlaceE. Hance and James
=. Beetle conferred today concerning
plans for schoolhouses TO be erected in
] he county and discussed extensive
binding operations
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
FOR U. s. ATTORNEY.
James H. Hughes, Jr., and James
BOyce Mentioned in Connection With
Appointment.

United States District Attorney Charles
F. Curley having asked to be relieved OF
that office on the expiration OF his term,
March ] /, it is expected that the appoint
meDt of a successor will be made IN lew
days. The selection will be made by the
President on the recommendation OF
Senator Wolcott.
While several lawyers in different parts
OF the State have been mentioned 10 con-
nection with the appointment, 1t IS SAID
that either James II. Hughes, Jr., or
James /. Boyce is likely to be chosen. Both
are prominent young Wilmington at
tOrDeyS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
HELD UP AND ROBBED.
Rudolph Wittech Accosted by Three
Thieving Negroes on the Street

Naomi Laws, colored. charged with
highway robbery on Rudolph Wittech,
was held in 81 900 bail and her case was
continued until Tuesday morning by
Judge Hastings in Municipal Court today
Wittech was held up and robbed of So
on Washington street between. Second
and Third by three Negroes and three
Negresses about go O'Clock last night.
Wittech has identified Naomi as one of
his assaiants, be says.
Patrolman Arthur T.. Rodenheiser ar
rested Naomi at II 80 Wilson street late
last night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
BIG BRITISH SQUADRON
IS REPORTED At ALG|tRS
Disturbed Turkish Situation Given
as Explanation for Movements
of Sea Fighters.
nv Associated Pr~-s to Every Evening

Alniers, March 4 "A British squadron
Of four bsttleship~. one cruiser and 10
destroyers bag arrived here.
aEieTs is about midway on the route
between Gibraltar and Malta, The British
naval base IN tho Mediterranean, whence
strong British naval forces were Dispatch
cd eastward not long ago The arrival Of =
British fleet Of exceptional strength at
Consianfinopge vas reported recently and
there have been reports that other Allied
~arcraft were on the way thlther in com
neetian with the disturbed Turkish sitaa-
lion. The British Admiralty, il was SAID.
in . London idispatci, on Tuesday night,
huucvrr. stated that there was no con
frmation Of the reports that the British
intended to send more warships 20 the
Dardnnciles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
) Mexico City, March Mexican con-
suls throughout the world are advised In
a circular just Lsued at the foreign office
not to wise passports OF persons asking
permission TO travel to Mexico when Il
IS known they are anarchists, BolsheviiNi
or radical agitators.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04

piayhouse-.'T Titles Nightmare.
GarriciS---N aueieNiife
Queen. T hirteeuth Commandment
Majestic Double Speed =
Riaito-. brothers Divided
Victoria Checkers
Sayoy-ssSins Of the Children
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
Aged Invalid Burned IN Home.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Hammonton, n. j., March 4 Andrew
MacFarland, SIS years old, an invalid
was burned to death in his home here to-
day. Flremen believe that an oil lamp which
he kept ia Lis bedroom overturned or
exploded.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
REHOB 9TH HOTEL SOLD.
Mrs. NJ. G. Barnett Of This City Buys tn
Belhaven.

Mrs. NJ. G. Barnett OF the Lyle apart
Inents, having bought the Bclhaven Ho-
tel, at Rehoboth Beach. will make ex-
}enslve improvements and it will be refur.
nished. She Will leave for Rehoboth on
Tuesday when the hotel will be opened
ior guests
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
GERMANY ALLOWED LOAN
Supreme Council Afraid to Fur
ther Weaken Nation Finan-
cially: Indemnities to Wait.
Nv Associated Press TO Every Evening

DIV HssVrIasesi 1ffft 70 '<NNf' HN"HtHs
London. March 4.--The Evening Stand
ard states today that the Allied Supreme
Council has decided 10 allow Germany to
launch an internal loan. because IT is rec
ognized that Germany ruined would mean
a weak and dangerous spot in Europe.
The loan, the newspaper says, would
take precedence over any indemnity pay
nents Germany is called on to make.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04

BY Associated Press % Every EVsning
Washington, March 4The inland
waterways placed under the jurisdiction
OF the War Depastmentb v the terms Of the
railroad bill have been divided into two
divisions, the War Department announced
today, with Brigadier-General Frank r.
Hines chief Of transportation service,
in charge OF operation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
CENSUS SHOWS BIG GAINS.
Texas City Increases 71.3 Per Cent in
Ten Years

Ten Years.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, March 1.-The third
announcement of population statistics
of the l4th census issued today included
Peoria, H., IS, l2l, an increase of 9, III,
or 1877 per cent over 1910.
Bloomington, ILL.,, 2S,63S, increase
$50, or Ill per cent,
Cedar Rapids, Ia, 45,566, increase
1875, or $50 per cent.
Beaumont, Tex 35, 35l increase Ia, I'll,
or lib per cent,
Bellevue, Ky, 1870, increase 500,
or l0.4 per cent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
CONGRESS STANDS BY DRYS.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, March THE House to-
day refused by an overwhelming majority
to repeal the prohibition enforcement act.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press 90 Every Evening
Washington, March 5.--weather forecast
for Delaware,
Rain tonight and Friday; warmer to-
nights colder Friday afternoon or night
Saturday. probably fair and cold southeast
to south winds. becoming strong and shift
ing to northwest by Friday night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04

Friendship dance, FRIDAY evening.
Tickets 50 cents Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04

The safe. sensible drink Clover DAIRY
milk ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-03-04

Certified milk tor infants. Clover
Dairy Co.-Adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
FARMER LABOR PARTY LAYS
 PLANS FOR 1924 CAMPAIGN

LOS ANGELES, Calf. Nov. B. Farley Christensen, Presidential nominee of the Farmer Labor Party in the recent national election, ad- dressing an audience in the Labor Temple here yesterday. said his party already is making plans for the 1924 campaign and that he ex- poets to again be it's standard bearer.
 The speaker announced that the party will immediately embark in industrial enterprises as a means of educating the public and financing the next campaign.
 Christensen previously had pre- dicted that the result of Tuesdays election means virtual elimination of the Democratic Party from Ma tional politics and that the rest Presidential contest will be between Republicans and Farmer Laborites.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
HARDING SAYS NO
 CONFERENCE WITH OBREC0N PLANNED
President-Elect in Texas Within Six Miles of
 Mexican Border.
OFF FOR PANAMA NOV. IS
Will Sail from New Orleans On Parismina, Return Dec.
 4 on Steamer Pastores.

ON BOARD PRESIDENT-ELE HARDING'S TRAIN. Nov. S,-Senatot' Warren G. Harding, President-elcct of the United States. while travelling through Texas today denied news paper reports that he may hold a conference with Gen Alvaro Obregon, President-elect of Mexico, on the in- ternational border and reiterated de- clarations that he intends putting aside all thought of coming respon- abilities for a period of complete rest and recreation. Two weeks if his vacation will be spent at Point Isabel within six miles of the Mexi- can border.
 On November IS, he will sail for the Panama Canal zone on the Unit ed Fruit Company's steamer Paris nina. arriving at Cristobal Novem- Der 23 for the beginning of his in- spection tour. The return trip will be made on the steamer Pastores sailing November 2S. He will land at Norfolk. Va, December 4.
 Despite the fact that he was well comed to the Lone Star State by cheering crowds at every stop, the President-elect told friends today that he expected to stay off the front page of the newspapers for the next month at least.
 Responding to demands for speech at several points, the Presi- dent elect assured his hearers that his administration would be guided by the general good rather than par isanship. He included plea for Sabbath observance and awakened religious reverence in America.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
Congress to be Asked
 For 4 Billion Yearly
Liquor May Be Stored Away from Home,
 U. s. High Court Rules

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 8. Liquor lawfully acquired for personal use may be stored in place other than the home of the owner, under a ruling hand ed down by the United States Supreme Court today.
 The decision was rendered on appeal from New York lower courts decrees refusing an in junction prohibiting Federal Prohibition inforcement officers from seizing liquor stored in a safety deposit vault in New York City.
 The Supreme Court in it's opinion stated that Congress did not intend to prohibit such storage when liquor was law fully acquired.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
NATIONALS SEND ULTIMATUM ON
 REORGANIZATION
American Lcaguers Given Until Friday to Come
 Into Baseball Field.

CHICAGO. Ill, Nov 3.-The eight National League Baseball club owners and three minority American League club owners to- day handed down an ultimaIum to President Ban Johnson of the Am crican League and the remaining giving them until Friday to come into the fold.
 Unless the Johnson faction with draws its opposition to the majority clCbs' reorganization plan, the eleven will go ahead with plans for a new baseball commission composed of men not financially interested in or sanized baseball, to direct a twelve league club, the ultimatum stated.
 President Johnson and his five ad- Eererts went into session today at the same hotel where the National League magnates and three minority American League owners were meet ing
 Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington American League club, and one of the Johnson adheernts, accepted an invitation to attend the rival gathering to discuss plans for reorganization of the National Commission, upon which the split is based, and after an hour Griffith end Col Jacob Ruppert, one of the American minority owners, appear ed arm in arm and went into session with the Johnson faction
 Ruppert proposed that the John son faction and the other club own CTS hold joint session. excluding the Presidents of both leagues.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
Railroad Shops Burned
 In Great Denver Fire

DENVER. Nov. 8.-Fire destroy ed the machine shops, other build ings and three locomotives belong ing to the Denver and Salt Lake railroad at Utah Junction Saturday night. The loss is estimated at $l,- 900. 900. The spread of the flames was attributed to inadequate water supply.
 Employes and equipment of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad assisted in moving cars out of danger,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
NOTED AMERICANS
 ARE VOTED NICHE IN HALL OF FAME
Mark Twain, Patrick Henry, Seven Others Elected
 Out of 204 Named.

NEW YORK, Nov S. Mark Twain Samuel Clemens), author and .humorist, Patrick Heary, patriot and statesman of American Revolutionary days, James Buch- anan Fades, engineer. William Nor ton, physician, August St. Gaudens, sculptor, Roger Williams, preacher and founder of the State of Rhode Island, and Alice Freeman Palmer, teacher, have been voted niches in the Hall of Fame as the result Of the quinquennial election of famous American men and women, accord ing to announcement here today.
 The Hall of Fame, national in- stitution. is located on the heights of New York University. overlook ing the Hudson and Harlem rivers. It was organized 20 years ago with a gift of $1O0,00 which has been increased to $500,000 the money to be used in building a museum and colonnade 500 feet long and to con- tain 150 panels for memorial bronze tablets. Fifty were to be inscribed in 1900 and at the close of every five years thereafter, five additional panels were to be placed so that the entire number would be completed by A. D. 2,00O. Only 56 in all, however, have been elected since the first votes were cast 20 years ago.
 hn1l lAtC tr, ton. which were mailed last July to 102 electors in various parts of the United States, college presidents, historians, professors, scientists, authors. editors. statesmen, supreme court judges, bushes men, publicists and others, contained the names of .177 men and 27 women, of whom Ill men and 23 men were holdover nominations from previous elections.
 Previously Elected.
 The following famous Americans previously had been elected:
 Authors-Ralph Waldo Emerson Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving. Henry Wadsworth Longfel- low. James Russell Lowell, John Greenleaf Whittier, George Bancroft, William Cullen Bryant, James Feni- more Cooper, Oliver Wendell Holmes, John Lothrop Motley. Edgar Allen Poe, Francis Parkman.
 Educators-HoTace Mann, Mark Hopkins.
 Preachers. Theologians-Jonathar Edwards, Henry Ward Beecher William Ellery Charming, Phillips Brooks.
 Philantropists, Reformers- Cooper, George Peabody Agassiz ! Joseph Henry.
 Engineers, Architects-None. Physicians, Surgeons,-None. Inventors-Robert Fulton, Samue IF. B. Morse, Eli Whitney. Elias i Howe.
 Soldiers. Sailors-David Glasgow 1 Farragut; Ulysses Simpson Grant
 (Continued on Page 8.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
TREASURY DRAFTS. ANNUAL ESTIMATE. OF EXPENDITURES. Total of $l2,000,000, ,000| For Next Three Years
 Will Be Urged. EXPECT SHARP CHANGES Bitter Fight on Appropria- tions Bill by Republican
 Legislators Seen.
EXPECT SHARP CHANGES

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. S. The nation faces continuation of an nual government expenditures of $4,- 900 100000 for at least three years, if Congress adopts recommendations drafted by Treasury officials and made public here today.
 Sharp changes are. expected to be made by Congress however, particu- larly in view of the fact that the appropriations asked will be expend ed under the new Republican admin istration.
 President Wilson has begun work on his message to Congress to be read at the opening of the session next month. Administration officials expect he will urge enactment of a number of reconstruction measures but that these too will come in for sharp attack.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
WHITEHORSE EDITOR
 DIES FROM APOPLEXY

A. NJ Rousseau, editor of the Whitehorse, Yukon Star, and Ameri- can Consul at that place, passed away this morning, according to q cablegram received at noon today by E. J. White from Mrs. White who has been in Whitehorse for the past week, she and Mrs. Rousseau being sisters.
 Mr Rousseau was a native of Iowa but had lived on the Pacific Coast most of his life. He came to Alaska 22 years ago and was engaged ill newspaper work in Skagway and Whitehorse until 1904, when he re turned to Washington, coming 10 Alaska again in 1913.
 In 1916 he purchased the White horse paper from F. J. White whom he also succeeded in the consular in the Southern Yukon town. He returned only five weeks ago from q months visit to Seattle and other Outside points and was stricken with apoplexy just five days after reach ing home, lingering until this morn ing He is survived by his wife. two sons and one daughter all mar ried The oldest son resides in San Francisco. the other in Sinsa pore. India. and the daughter in Sas katchewan. Canada
 MT White will leave on the Este beth tonight for Skagway, enroute ID Whitehorse.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
REPUBLICAN MAJORITY IN
 HOUSE RECORD BREAKER

WASHINGTON Nov. 8. The Republican mapority in the next Rouse of Representatives will be TIC, according to unofficial tabula- tions, breaking all records.
 The list comprises 305 Republi- cans. 129 Democrats and one Social ist. The previous record of large majority in the House was made in 1912 when the Democrats had a majority of 163. Since then, how eyer, the total representation has been increased.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
Confess Robbery and Murder Of Camden Bank Messenger

MOUNT HOLLY, N. J., Nav. B. Frank J. James and Raymond w. Shuch, both of Camden, N. J., have confessed, according to the local po- lice, that they killed David s. Paul, a Camden bank messenger and robbed him of $40,O0O in cash. The body was buried in Jersey Pines near a tabernacle and the money in Ever green Cemetery in Camden. Most of the money has been recovered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
SECRETARY INTERIOR UPHELD

WASHINGTON. D C.. Nov B. The District Court of Appeals today upheld the right of the Secretary of Interior to exercise equitable jur- isdiction in deciding controversies over public lands. A case in Utah is involved
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
TEN WOMEN ARE ELECTED
 TO OFFICE IN MICHIGAN

DETROT, Mich. Nov. S.-Ten women have been elected to office in Michigan as a result of last weeks election They include one State Senator, and two Sheriffs. The others were named to minor offices among which are a county clerk ship. drainage commissioner and reg istrar of deeds,
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
HOMESTEAD ENTRY APPROVED.

The homestead entry of Glen Reeder was today approved by Frank A Boyle. Register of the L. s. Land Office Mir Reeder has entered on 16O acres of land sit uated near Anchorage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
ALLOW HATREDS TO COOL,
 McADOO ADVISES NATION

NEW YORK. Nov. S.-William G. McAdoo, former Secretary of the Treasury and President Wilson's son-in-law, in statement on the results of the national election is sued today, declared that what the country needs is subsistence of pas sions and hatreds engendered by war and partisan politics appeals that have followed
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
D'Annunzio's Troops Occupy Promontory on Slay Border

TRIESTE. Nov. S.-Gablielle D'An- nunzio, poet-soldier and dictator or Plume, has occupied the promontory of San Marco, south of Buccari. with five hundred troops as a protest against alleged firing by Serbian guards on the Italian steamer Issoria. D'Annunzio's troops face the Jugo- Slav border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-11-08
Pacific Liner Speeds to
 Port While Flames Rage

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. S.--With fire in her hold, the Pacific Mail liner Newport sped 150 miles to Corinto, Nicaragua. the nearest port, while the crew battled the flames secretly to avert a panic among the passengers, many of whom were women and children, it became known here today, following the ar rival of the vessel