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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
MISS SPARKES I'M SONG.
Thursday Afternoon Recital at
Hotel du Pont Has Inter-
esting Program.

As an example Of wholly JOYOUS and
beautiful singing the recital given bv
Lenora Sparkes, yesterday afternoon. at
the Hotel du Pont as the third in the
Thursday afternoon series of Tecitals
under Mrs. William y. Barnard and Miss
Annie L. Films management, was CRATE
fully appreciated by an audience which
comfortably filed the ballroom of the
hotel
Miss Sparkes' voice is a lyric soprano
of delightful bird-Lke tones and unusual
range. Heard In a program of appealing
nature suggestion, reminiscent of soaring
wings, flashing waters and wide blue skies
she charmed both the eye and ear of those
present.
Roger Deming, the accompanist of the
afternoon, also both satisfied and pleased
with his musicianly accomplishments. and
a solo group Of much merit.
The Peculiarly clear singing quality of
Miss Sparkes' voice az times gave the
impression Of bell tones, particularly in
the Bachelet number, "Chere Mutt" The
dramatic fervor Of the Debussy 'I.'Enfant
Prologue" was significant of the singers
operate gifts, while such sweet songs as
Dvorak's Songs My Mother Taught
Me-" gwen with gem-llke Perfection; and
NANNY Dear, of Negro trend, proved
the sympathetic understanding which
Miss Sparkes Possesses in an unusual
degree
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
.FAVORS TAX EXEMPTION
FOR ALL NEW DWELLINGS
Fifteen-Year Period Would Stim-
ulate Building, Says New
York Expert.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Jan 2s.-Tax exemption
for all new dwellings for q period OF at
least fifteen years as q means OF stimu-
lating building was advocated by Law
son Purdy. former President Of the New
York City Board OF Taxes and Elk
emptions, in an address here today be-
fore the ho 1sing conference called ~
the Chamber OF Commerce OF the
United States. Such exemption would
be a substantial inducenent to builders,
Mr.. Purdy said. He advocated that il
should apply TO all homes built in the
next three years.
Remission of taxes on new construc-
ton could not be considered a discrim-
ination against owners OF existing prop
erty. he declared. in view OF the fact
that construction costs now are one
hundred per cent above normal.
Philip H, Gadsden. President OF the
American Electric Railway Association.
told the conference that the lack OF
capital required by public utility com
panies TO equip the new homes and
apartments needed in this country pre-
sented one of the most serious problems.
He estimated the utilities would re-
auire sS25.00o. coo to properly equip the
million and a quarter dwellings needed.
Expansion of private building asso-
citation operations throughout the coun-
try as a means OF increasing opportun-
tiles for home building was advocated
by X. Y. Haymaker. former financial
adviser to the United States Housing
Corporation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
WILL DISCUSS CITY
CHARTER ON MONDAY
BIPARTISAN and Citizens Com
mltteeS to ThreSh Over Man.
tatory Town Manager
Clause.

There VIII be a meeting OF the Cftt-
xen Charter Committee and the RI
Partisan Charter Committee in ParIors
a and B at the Hotel du Pont at s on
Monday evening. The meeting is called
b. Leon Walker, chairman of the Citi-
TerS Committee, and the purpose is 70
consider the recommendation Of the
Ri-Partisan Committee which wishes
inserted IN the draft Of the proposet.
new city charter a clause making II
mandatory for the commissioners to
select city manager to conduct the
affairs OF the municipality
Ia the drafting OF the proposed new
charter, Charles r. Curley and Thomas
i. Bayard did practically Eli Of the
work, Mr. Curley doing the bulk OF n.
and the other members Of the commit
tee concurring in II after il was
finished
according to Mr.. Walker, Colonel
George W. Sparks, chairman OF the
Bipartisan Committee told him. that
when the mandatory clause is IN
serted in the draft. that he win see
that IL was presented to the IegisIa-
ture. and that II would be then up 10
the Citizens Committee TO see that II
met with consideration by the members
Of the General Assembly.
IL is not expected that the Citizens
Committee Will seriously object to the
town manager clause, although there
are several members who are nor in
favor OF such an arbitrary decision.
but would rather let the people decide
for themselves. What every one
wishes 70 see according to common
talk. is a change in the city rnanare-
ment, and II IL is 70 be by commits
sioners or by q city manager. will
not matter SO much. so long as a start
IN the right direction is made.
Chairman Walker said today, that
he would be prepared by Monday even
Ing 10 announce the names Of his
Boosters Committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
MANY SEEK RELIEF.
Large Number of Persons Attend
Evangelist Collins Meetings

EfdnRefist collins Meetings.
Warren Collins. evangelist, last night
conducted services In Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church. where over 1900 peo-
pie gathered. among them many afflicted
persons who hoped for reIit.s through
faith cure.
Nillism Abbott. deaf for 10 years. and
Is. j. Caldwell OF Rose Hill, who has
been deaf in one ear for 20 years. both
claimed 10 be somewhat relieved. Hat
tie Brooks. 420 Tatnall street. also deaf
said that her hearing had been restored
IN slight degree. Joseph Karnalski
s27 Reed street. lame man. asserts
that he can now walk without crutches.
Clarence Jefferson. colored, .o2 Doug
lass street, lame for two years. pro-
fessed relief
Samuel Hall, SO Monroe street. who
was reported TO have been cured of
lamenesa, announced yesterday that. al
though. gT satly aided. he was not com
pletely cured Amalio Episcopio, sol
Grant avenue. deaf and dumb since
bntn. vas not cured at the meeting.
according to his brother, though the
sufferer mad been reported as improved.
Joseph Giroso. Henry Clay, was abl.
TO discard glasses and Susan Harris.
eolored, 003 Harrison street, who had
been i'll, said she was relieved from
pain.
No meetings VIII be held by the
eYangelists tomorrow. On Sunday
evening in Delaware Avenue BAPTIST
Church Rev. F. H. Senft viii talk on
-Signs CT the Times, or the Second
Coming Of. Christ"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
PAINTING SITUATION.
Masters Association Decides on Reduc-
ton I'm Wages.

At a meeting of the Master Painters
Association, held last night it WAS deoided
by those present, according TO iuforma-
ton gwen by one of them today, to make
the scale of wages rs cents an hour, dating
from January % 1T was felt, said one
Of the members, that if the cost Of paint
ing could be reduced much work that has
been held up would be started" !" which,
in his opinion, would relieve the situation
He looked toward this end, in view Of the
fact that paint materials, he explained,
have been reduced from 25 TO 100 per
cent. The present rates, he thought, would
Obtain definitely, and with the reduotiors 3
it was felt that deferred painting could
be proceeded with.
A statement embodying the above
points was ISSUED today signed by the
following employing painters: Charles
Cardwell, James kee. an, r. ]. Peoples,
William A. Casey, Delaware Paint &
Glass Co, r. T. Inholy, ". f. Linton Co.
L. T. Joi es, Bamberger & Robbins, j.
]. McChfferty, E. H. Miller, Ellwood
Souder & Sons Co, J. Mason & Co., Sea-
bury & Blackwell, Frank Moran, Charles
Jester, Diamond Engineering Co, A. NJ.
Denbain and Turner & Feaster
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
GIFT FOR VICAR BELL.
Appreciation Shown by The Members
OF Old Swedes Church.

AS token Of appreciation OF his i've
years OF excellent service with the
church. members of Old SweCes last
night presented vicar Rev. Robert Bell
with a gold watch. Mrs s w. Sawin
acting president of the auxiliary. made
the presentation. Mrs Bell. who hes
shown hearty cooperation in working
with her husband for the good of the
church, was presented with a string of
pearl beads. Mrs. Harold Wilkins
made the presentation speech. The
gifts were presented TO the vicar and
his wife at a surprise party in the
church, Seventh and Church streets.
given by the Ladies Auxiliary, Two
hundred persons were present.
John S. Grohe and james II. Morris.
members OF Trinity Parish, of which
Old Swedes is a part. gave short talks.
Mrs. Leroy Sawin gave several selec-
tions on the plano. The evening ended
in a social hour In which games were
played and refreshmnts served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
THREAT OF DIRECT
ACTION IS MADE BY
LABOR IN BRITAIN
Government is Given Until Feb
ruary % to Deal With
Unemployment.
DEMAND PRODUCTIVE WORK

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
London. Jan. 2S.-British organized
labor at the National Conference OF
the Labor Party and the Trades Union
Congress yesterday demanded immed-
late action on the part of the Govern
mCnt 10 remedy the plight brought
about by the steadily growing unem-
ployment in the country. endorsed q
policy which its authors assert will
permanently remove the cause of the
present Industrial depression and ad-
Journed until Feb. % in order to give
the Labor members of Parliament an
opportunity to press for the desired
remedial steps.
IF we cannot achieve what this pro-
gram suggest by constitutional means
we Will adopt some means of an extra
constitutional character" declared Rob-
ert Williams. leader Of the transport
uorkors. In supporting the resolution
The conference was characterized by
The Daily Herald. the labor organ, this
morning as either the most momen-
tous or the most futile in Iabor's his
tory" but IL was productive of little OF
a sensational nature. II represented the
elimination Of numerous committee
meetings OF the workers. held during
recent weeks. at which a common poll
cy regarding unemployment and re-
lated issues was formulated.
General dissatisfaction with the Gov
ernment's proposed remedies was un-
mistakably reflected by the delegates.
who however. seemed TO differ on tho
most effective means of moving the
Government TO the desired action.
When Mr.. Williams and other speakers
hrandished the general strike weapon
as one the workers would eventually
have TO resort 10 In order to accomplish
the aims OF the conference there was
applause. But when a moment later
the railway mems leader, J. H Thomas,
counseled moderation. urging that
Parliment was the only authority which
could give effect TO the workers recon-
nlendations, there was also applause.
and IL was difficult to determine which
section was the dominating one.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
Veterans Of Foreign Wars.

Overseas ex-servlce men Of Wilmington
will gather at the Y. M. G. A. this even
ing to form a post Of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars. Temporary officers will be
elected and action taken on forming q
State department. There are about 200
members Of the veterans of foreign wars
in this State q present, but there are
several thousand eliglbles Any soldier,
sailor, or marine who has seen service in
any campaigns conducted by the govern
ment Of the United States on foreign soil
OF in hostile waters and rates a gold
cheWon OF foreign service badge is
eligible. Every applicant should bring
his discharge papers for Identification
Amy cx-service man who has not applied
for victory medal maydo so at this meet
ing, the victory medal will be sent direct
10 any address within five days after
application.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
BEAT UP BEST GIRL.
Then Monroe Griffin. Colored Was Fined
S100 and Costs

Romance no longer holds charms for
Monroe Griffin, colored, as Monroe was
fined 500 and costs in Municipal Court
today for beating up his girl in Jealous
rage"
Frances Carter, on the verge of tears,
testified that she and Monroe had been
keeping steady company for some time.
He always became very angry when she
went out with anybody else Last night
she met him as usual on Thirteenth street
and Monroe accused her of going out
with another man.
She denied it, she says, but he struck
her she said on the mouth and knocked
out tooth and then kicked her. She
said she would have nothing TO do with
him a1y more.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
Aches and Pains!
Instant Relief

Don't fool with sloS-seting remedies
when besy's kustArins does the work la
halt ths Tina
When your throat Is sore or tho agonlg-
Ing pains of rheumatism rack your body or
old lumbago compels you to lie very still.
then you want something that will put YOU
on yolr feet again and the quicker 1t does
Ii the mere Joyful you'll be.
Its 3egy's Mustarine you want because
II Is known as the quickest pain-kllIer on
earth. II ends aches and pains and re-
duces swollen joints and muscles In hail
ths lime IL takes most remedies
Rub on Begy's Austarins. ths best and
speedlest of than all for chest colds. plsur.
ny. bronehitiA neuralgia. neuritls. gout
stlff neck and sore feet lbs the original
mustard plaster Improvement and cannot
hlister Use Ii at the first sign of Influenza
Bold only In yellow box--3o and SO cents
Eckerds Medicine Stores and \. B.
Danforth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
ANOTHER QUITS FORD FIRM.
Director of Its Five Corporations in Europe
Resigns.

Detroit, Jan. 2S-Warren C. Ander-
son, Director of the Five Ford Motor
Company Corporations, in Europe and
chief representative Of the American
company, with Offices in London and
Paris, rts gncd Wednesday.
MIR Anderson placed his written resig-
nation from each of the companies on
the desk of Edsel Ford, President, soon
after noon Both Edsel Ford and Henry
Ford were in conference with group
was unable to see them personally.
No reason was gwen for the resiena-
ton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
STATE SURVEY REPORT
EXPLOITED OUTSIDE
1t Points Out Many Defects in
Governmental Affairs
Here,

The report OF the Delaware State
Survey Commission. recently made tc
the General Assembly, liberal synop-
sis of which was printed In Every
Evening and other Wilmington news
papers. is being exploited by some OF
the out-of-town papers. The report
attempts TO reflect upon the local
papers. intimating that they have
ignored defects in governmental af-
fairs. AS a matter of fact. at least as
far as Every Evening is concerned
many articles have been printed point
ing out defects In city. county and
State government, including a report.
made some time ago. of an exhaustive
research I'm that behalf by n competent
outside agency. which had been called
in TO make a survey. Nothing that
would tend TO correct defects has been
suppressed.
Back to reform In administrative
methods. back OF reform in legislative
practices, back OF all popular govern
ment-is public opinion" a section of
the report roads. After all, the people
gte just about that kind of government
which they want. Public officials and
members of the General Assembly
pretty generally reflect public senti-
ment. II there is TO be any improve
merN In Delawnre's government, II
future General Assemblies are TO live
up to their opportunities citizens and
introduce business methods and prac
tices in tho routine of the states affairs.
there is a serious responsibility resting
upon the newspapers of Delaware.
without attempting to assess the
blame or analyze the reason. II must be
said that the people of Delaware have
been kept in ignorance of the vast ma
jority Of the governmental defects
wtichthis report sets forth They have
been kept IN ignorance of the defects
in their several county governments.
Your commission has abundant proof
of this statement"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
DRY AGENT DAxGERors IoR.
nti-saIoon Leader ~ays Mortality
Greatnr IEnn n WI rrnr

Anti-saIoon Leader @ava WnrfaHfv
Greater Than IN World War
ny Associated Trfas ~ .rrrt - ~
Washington Jan 2s-The rrrrtrfftv
rate among prohibition o~frr~ersor.t
agents is higher thar fhaf ~ mo avarfs
war Wayne = pVheolse~ ann -saf..l#-
League counsel. declared tr.fav .ef.r.
a Senate approprfatIova frrr ifte.
urging better pay e1r fhc aren hffirr.
field agents
Their work war made rrore ss-.
yerous. ne added ~ Tho VET -rua
1enda now IN circulation - rnrf ..rt. "
law breakers"
Fewer than ono haIf - o-e nor corr
of the men under arrns fr 'he iaef as-
lost their Ives" said VI Vvheoler
larger per cenfage - tfe mon who a.
the relf wori, IN gathering their a.i
dencs have been killed"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
SENATE GETS REPORT ON
CLAYTON ACTMODiFICATION

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Jan q The Freling-
huysen bin amending the Clayton anti
trust act SO as to remove restrictions on
railroad transactions with companies
having interlocking dnectorates was fa-
vorablv reported by the Senate interstate
commerce committee today, modified 10
provide for supel vision of such transaction
by the lntei stetc G, n Ce Commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
Suit Against OIL COMPANY.

George NJ. Budeke, ct a., stockhc der
filed bin in equity in United s,,es
District Court against the Pair Oil Co,
Delaware Corporation, operating oil
wells in the States of Texas, Louisiana and
Kansas, alleging that the company is no
longer actively operating said oil wells"
has sold all Of the effects, drilling tools,
machinery and equipment and are paying
salaries out of the proceeds OF the sale,
etc, and asking for the appointment of
receiver and a restraining order issued
to prevent the sale of stock Judge Morris
fixed February "A for hearing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
FORD NET GAIN NOW So $50.
Senate Recount Has Covered O9I Of
2,223 Michigan Districts.

Washington, Jan. 28.-Henry Ford
had net gain Of 1892 votes over Sena-
tor Newberry at the end of yesterdays
Senate Committee recount in the Micbi-
gan 1918 Senatorial election contest
The count covered 1,09l ol the 1928
State precincts, including the Fourth
ward Of Detroit. Senator Newberry's
plurality in the election was $500
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
SHOOTING RIVALRY.
ki~anis and Elks' Msrksuer 70 Meet II
Championship Match.

The Wilmington TrapshG1tinE As@n~ia-
ton w1ll hold - weekly sh0os - Tho
6eilev7ie trays tomorrow starting ~ 80
ne club has i1aug7Irated a new svstem ST
p tsrgets. snot N two events qarneiv ten
and fifteen targets There will - prizes
awarded 70 high guns II an classes ir tqrh
events
On SATURDAY. February 3 -herp rlIl -
very Interesting .1cai match netweeo
the kiwsnIs and Elks luis 50 Whining
ton, which will be the first ri series to s.,
shot for the championship OF 1921.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
BETTER FREIGHT SERVICE.
Baltimore & Ohio Off cials Make Tour o
Wilmington Industries

Officials Of the Baltimore x Ohio rail-
road have completed two-day survey
of local industrial plants in an effort to
better, by broader understanding, the
conditions existing beteen the railroad
and it's patrons The inspection party
comprised W. F. Richardson, general
freight agent; A. D. White, freight agent
at Wilmington, Q. f. Owen, assistant
superintendent; w. /. Bihop, industrial
agent, Of Baltimore and n. c. Clark,
general Yardnlaster.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
NEGRO DIES ON SCAFFOLD.
DECLARING HIS INNOCENCE

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Baltimore Jan. 28.-George H. Terry
Negro assailant of Mrs Sadie Sibly. p
white woman Of Mount Winans. suburb
was hanged at the city jail today. On
the scafold he declared he was innocent
saying his father knew the man for whose
crime he was convicted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
GREENHILL SHOOT.
Some Interesting Events Scheduled for
Tomorrow.

The Greenhill Trapshooting Club viii
hold its regular weekly shoot tomorrow
afternoon. Shooting Will commence at
100 Due to the "a weather of last week
causing small attendance, the program
scheduled was postponed until Saturday Of
this week The double target event; the
lS-yard championship event ana ,.1 first
leg on the Judson McEIenry Trophy will
be staged With good weather big
attendance is expected
The clubs annual meeting will proba-
bly, be held on February and definite
announcement of this meeting will be
mailed To all members within few days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
Divorce for Edna May Tiee.

A decree of divorce nisi was granted in
the suit Of Edna May Tioe W.. Ford
Tice in Superior Court today. on the
grounds of extreme cruelty. The plain tiff
said she lived with hei husband only IL
days, after which, she said she left him
owing to his cruel treatment Edwin r
Cochran, Jr., represented the plaintiff.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
There is
Strength In
Every Tablet

ONE DOSE OFTEN HFLP~ lt4Rf
MENCE To ENRICH NoUR RLufa
AND REElTAIILE vour err,..-
hausted nerves MA t.d f-gn
iron Ike the iroa + 9l- BLOOD a.I
IRON IN spinach IE ~Y nrpparsa
will not inture -as teeth ror Ttsf.
stomach lt may nten ~ earen
ready TOT alnlo~t immediate aAsorp-t#r .5.#
2sSlnIlaticn Ey tRe Hlou4 shlle some r.,
sicians claim metallic iron whirh ,sr,
usually take = pot absorbed al All
II yOu are not ~tronz Or well Won .,rst
your self 20 make tue fOuou1nz .e.
how long ycu can work 0r Sow "a ra. s.
Walk without becoming tirvd Next fr.sr - +,
hve-grain tablets ~ Nuxated Iron ,nr,,.
times per day after meals for no ue,L.
Then test your strength agatn ana -. - +.
much you have -ainad
Your money viii he rcf9ln0ed ~ -hs -t,.
utac Jurers II ypu 10 not obtain atsrfesfft
satisfactory rcSults For sale 81 aI i-.
giSts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
Fire i'm Sixth Street House.

A slight blaze in the roof OF the property
at 900 West Sixth street, at noon today
caused the district fire companies to re-
spond to an alrm, struck from box No 5,
at Fifth and Adams street The blaze
was quickly extinguished.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-28
.bR|NES CASE TAKEN
FROM JURY BY JUDGE
Motion Granted on Ground That
Sufficient Evidence Was
Lacking.

Ry Associated Press TO Every Evening
Philadelphia, Jan, 2S-Judge Fcrgu-
the motion OF the defense To take from
the Jury the case of William +. Brines,
charged with first degree murder In
connection with the death of Elmer c.
Drewes. on the ground that not SUI
ttcicnt evidence had been submitted 10
connect the defendant with Drewes'
death.
Philadelphia. Jan. 2s.-The entire
morning session of the fifth day nf the
trial OF William p. Brines. charged
with first degree murder in connection
with the death of Elmer c. Drewes. his
chum, found dead with a buII,t wound
in the head last October, was tar n up
with argument on a motion of the de-
fonse to take the case from the Jury
and dismiss the acc used University of
Pennsylvania student