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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
DU POINT ENGINEERING
CO. GIVEN CONTRACT
FOR HARBOR PROJECT.
Action Taken by the Board OF
Harbor Commission
ers Today.
TENTATIVE ON U. S. MOVE

THE Board OF Harbor Commissioners
tentatively awarded the contract to-
day tor the harbor program to the du-
pont Engineering Co. The contract Is
for the original unit that was iirst iu-
Ntrtiscd FOR and also for the extern
siuu. consisting of warehouse mat
would increase ths tundcr cover) stor-
axe capacity of the harhor 100 per
cent. This is providing the Board of
Engineers OF the War Department
make a favorable report on the dredg-
inE Of the Christiana river at their
meeting at Washington next Tuesday
This was the last day under the bids
submitted month ago. and accordins
e. tho specifications. when the harpof
Commissioners must reach some de-
oision ON the bids At the meeting OF
the commissions. il was decided 10
throw oIt and reject all bids except
that Of tho du pont Engineering Conn
pany. wh>h was for si.3f2.51O for the
whole work. including the warehouse
extension This was the lowest Joint
bld
m awarding the contract tn the du
Iont Company the commissioners
reserve the right To reject and cancel
same al any time prior to August-l2.
Notic,. of this action was forwarded
- the du pont Engineering Company,
and although the concern has not ac-
,cptrd the award. the matter has been
So thoroughly threshed out and dis
,uss,.d. that il is not expected that
there will be any difficulty about the
matter.
The whole thing now hinges about
the action of the War Department en-
Eineers II they decide favorahly then
fsa purely "A question Of getting TO work,
and the contract calls for the work 10
h. completed within twelve months.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
REDS CLAIM TO GOLD
OF RUSSIA IS UPHELD
London Board of Trade Decides
Disputed Point in Favor
of Soviet.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, August 5.-Russian
Soviet gold may now be shipped 10
the United States from Great Britain
as a result of recent test case in the
British courts the Commerce depart
ment has been advised by cable by
Ambassador Harvey at London.
The London board of trade now
takes the ground" the Ambassador
said. that the outcome OF the test
case demonstrates that no holder Of
imperial Russian securities can sue
cessfully contest the Soviet claim 10
legal ownership Of the Russian gold
reserve, and / am informed that the
bank Of England will henceforth
grant export licenses. on documents Of
title. for Soviet gold without regard
to the character Of the assay marks
1t carries"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
NEW AUTOt|CENSE LAW
CAUSES CONFUSION
Dealers Tags Can be Used Only
for Tests or Demonstrations
and Not Commercially.

Automobile dealers of the city are
much concerned over clause I'm the
State laws governing the use of auto
mobiles. which calls for the purchase
Of a State license for each touring car
or truck which is used for any pur-
poses other than demonstrating or
testing the merits of the car before a
prospective customer.
This clause. which II is said. is un-
familiar 70 most of those engaged In
the automobile business here. was
brought TO their attention Yesterday.
when Harry Smart. a coiored driver
for the White Company. was arrested
by policeman on the charge uf driv-
ing truck. bearing the dealers
license. for towing another machine.
According to the law. the truck should
have borne other than one issued To
a dealer, The case was heard in CITY
Court this morning before Judge
Daniel O. Hastings and dismissed.
In dismissing Smart. however, Judge
Hastings announced that the auto
mobile dealers will have to observe
more strictly than some have hoon
doing the provisions Of this new Law
relating to the use of dealers license
tags. Such tags are 10 be used only
on those cars that are used for demon
strating purposes or for tests and are
not to be displayed on cars that are
being used for commercial purposes,
he said
This section OF the law. in its strict
Interpretation. said one dealer today.
will make IL impossible for A dealer Ia
even use his cars 10 solicit customers
or 70 visit a prospective customer. or
for the transportation Of a car TO a
new station. This being the case. the
dealers say. tho profit gained in sell
ing certain number Of cars in year
will be greatly decreased by the pur-
chase Of state licenses for each and
every car sold. a such bears n differ
ent motor number.
Nearly all Of the local automobile
dealers. as well as garage owners.
accessory and supply agents. have
been using their cars for most of the
duties connected with their work on
the dealers license in the past, and
the strict enforcement of the above
clause will cause them a great deal
OF trouble and expense, they say.
Some OF them are much concerned
over il and believe it to be unfair.
However, 1t is the law and must he
obcyed unless il is changed by the
Legisla ture.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
SEVEN HELD FOR BIG
MAIL ROBBERY IN PA.
Men Under Arrest Are Accused
OF Looting Manhattan Linn
tied Postal Car.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Cleveland. Aug. g. Seven men al.
legged TO have been members OF the
gang that rified the mail car Of the
Manhattan Limited. westbound Penn.
sylvania train at Cassandra. Pa. OF
several sacks of registered mail last
Saturday were arrested here today by
United States postal inspectors, as
sisted BY Cleveland police and de-
tectives.
Officers say all seven will be booked
on charges Of highway robbery.
The arrests came after postal in
spector Calvert. of Altoona, Pa.
learned that the men. all former resi-
dents of Cassandra and Gallitzen, Pa,
had gathered here after having been
seen in the vicinity of Cassandra
shortly before the robbery.
Only four Of the alleged bandits arc
declared to have participated in the
actual robbery. The other three are
said by the police to have been wait
Ing in an automobile in which the
entire gang escaped
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
SPANS TROOPS BEATEN
AND IN SERIOUS PLIGHT
Cen. Navarro and Forces Re-
ported Captured by Moorish
Tribesmen.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Madrid. Aug. 5.--Spanish forces have
suffered a severe defeat in north
eastern Morocco. where they have
been resisting attacks by rebeIiious
tribesmen. 1t is declared by newspapers
here.
An official statement issued here to-
day declared that Spanish troops have
occupied La Restigha, sea coast town
in the bay south Of Melilla, and have
driven of the enemy which has been
attacking SukeIarach. The enemy
suffered heavy losses. the statement
said. and the Spaniards had two killed
and 81 wounded.
Prisoners who have escaped from
Zeluan report that the defenders yes
terday agreed to evacuate the posi-
tion after surendering arms. but when
the Spaniards. surrendered their arms
the rebels fred on the Spaniards.
Among those killed in the engagement
was Captain Garrasso. who COM
manded the position.
Paris, Aug. 5.-Dispatches received
here indicate the situation Of the
Spanish troops in northeastern Nor
occo to be very serious. A message
from Oran, northwestern Algiers, de-
clares the rebellious Moorish tribes
men have appeared before Melilla.
and that General Navarro and the force
OF men which was surrounded at Mount
Arruit have surrendered.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
TOO MANY BANKS, SAYS
NEW CONTROLLER
Thinks Promoters Use Them
as a Means of Obtaining
Easy Credit.
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Philadelphia. August 5.-The coun-
try is getting too many banks. Comp
troller of the Currency Crissinger de-
clared today in an address before the
National Association of Supervisors
OF State banks in convention here.
There seems TO be a mania for
starting banks" Mr.. Crissinger said
There must be a strong feeling that
the banker occupies position of
vantage, the easy life, the road 10
riches. 1t is unaccountahle that in this
time of great and financial up
heaval there should be so many appn-
cations for banks and so many for
under $4,000. | am confident that
many applications are made with the
intent and purpose of creating a
place where promoters can find easy
access 10 credit. Applications that
have this appearance | reject"
Mr.. Crissinger urged upon the sup
ervisors the value of cooperation be-
tween the state and federal banking
authorities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
STATE GUARD MAKES
FINE SHOWING IN
REG|MENTAL REVIEW
impressive Military Ceremonial
Witnessed by Distinguished
Visitors.
PLANS FOR GOVERNORS DAY

StafT Correspondence of Every Evening.
Camp John A. Chandler. August g.
In the presence OF high United States
Army officials. distinguished guests
and visitors. Delaware's Anti-Aircraft
Regiment. comprising the First and
Second RattaliOns under command Of
Colonel Harry W. Stark passed in re-
view Yesterday afternoon. The cere-
monial of the day. retreat, was stir
ring spectacle and hundreds Of visi-
tors swarmed over the reservation 10
witness the activities and to see the
parade.
Major i. Danforth Bush. Lieutenant
Governor Of the state OF Delaware,
and member Of the governors stan.
arrived in time 10 witness the regi-
mental dress parade other distin-
guished guests included Brigadier-
General r. r. Kenney retired, his wife
and daughter. Mrs. William G. Ire
maine of Dover and Mrs. Tiers, Rear
don Of New York City. General Ken
ney. who was A former United States
Senator from Delaware. leaves today,
accompanied by his wife. for New
fourdland. Nova Scotia. and other
British provinces He was loud in his
praise of the excellent showing Of
the Delaware soldiers.
with a true spirit Of patriotism, the
initial ceremonies for retreat proved a
glowing success. Marching in perfect
unison To the strains OF n sharp mar
tial air. the soldiers were at their best.
Thrilled by the magnificent spectacle,
the heart OF every spectator was set
afame by the excellent work Of the
men.
The eleven companies and two de-
tachments were formed into Battalion
Nos. / and , for the parade. command
ed respectfully by Lieutenant Colonel
y r. lie Fevere and Major George J.
Schulz The First Battalion comprises
Fourth. Sixth, Seventh and Eighth
Companies. Battalion Headquarters
and Machine Gun Detachment, and the
Second was composed Of First. Second.
Third and Fifth Companies. Headquar-
ters Battery and Combat Train.
Colonel Harry w. stark was field
and Captain John j.
Dugan adjutant Sergeart William
Galloway was flag bearer
Lieutenant John j. Lafferty was APP
pointed officer Of the day 20 succeed
Lieutenant William J. r. Rcgan.
Lieutenant Charles W Preston was
ma med officer of the guard
Troops Act Like Veterans
Commenting on the excellent show
ing Of the soldiers on the first day Of
active field service, Major Bush said i:
The troops acted like old time veter-
ans and the showing was really re-
markable. Though only a little more
than raw recruits. the instruction
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
COL. BROWN FAVORS
NEW HARBOR PROJECT
Sees Merit in it, But Having
Recently Come Here, Will Not
Give Expert Opinion.

col. Earl !. Brown. U. s A.. who
has taken charge OF the Wilmington
engineering district for the govern
mont, Is favorably impressed with VIII
mington's harbor development move
ment.
From what ! have seen and heard
~ the Wilmington harbor project,
hc said. in discussing the matter.
believe il is good thing. but of
course this is only general opinion.
Having hut recently come here, and
haVing but little opportunity to ac-
quaint myself with details ] am not
in 4 position TO give an expert opinion.
However ] realize that experts have
been employed in preparing plans
therefore believe that the plans arc
reliable
The COLONEL stated this morning
that she entire matter. as far as the
government is concerned rested in the.
hands 81 the men at Washington, but
anything he could do in furtherance
IL the plans would gladly be done.
Colonel Brown said that if the ma
jurity ~ the people think this is the
time "a go ahead with the work, inn
mediate action should be taken. ht.
believed lie woulC not say that the
present is the best time 10 start con-
struction. as il is possible that con-
struction cost will be lower in a few
years Il would not advise waiting on
the strength Of that, however" ne
continued. IF the city is convinced
that the harbor project should b, com
pleted as soon as possible, for it may
turn out that this is the best time to
build. and 10 delay action would be.
fu delay the time when the revenue
from the harbor will be a big asset"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
SUICIDE CHOPPERS
COVER st. LAWRENCE
Hy Associated Press.

itF aafpebttsu tsfffta.
Quebec. Aug. 6.-t'ounticas
dead Krasshoppers fioated down
the st. Lawrence river today.
Observers could offer no plaus-
ible explanation. AT Three Isiv-
ers. the insects covered the river
from bank to bank Mt one point.
New York. Aug. 5.-New York
agrieulturists advanced the sui
eide theory I'm connection with
discovery today of myriads Of
dead grasshoppers floating down
the st. Lawrence river.
They explained that. having
eaten everything behind them,
the horde approached the river.
failed TO negotiate tho broad
jump and plunged ahead to their
death.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
AUSTRIA APPEALS FOR AID.
Needs Immediate Financial Relief, She
VIII Tell Supreme Council.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
London, Aug. 5.-Austria viii appeal
70 the allied supreme council which
meets in Paris next Monday for inn
mediate financial aid on the grounds
that the international scheme for re-
habilitation of the remnants Of the
dual monarchy has failed thus far to
function.
This was learned today coincident
with a statement by DIR. Macmillan
Bach. Austrian minister in London.
that his nation faced critical situa-
ton growing out of the failure to OBJ
tain loans, which he said was largely
resultant from the American policy
Of granting no further credits to Eu-
rope which were not authorized by
Congress
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
BANDITS GET BIG PAYROLL.
Hold Up and Rob Jersey Cashier OF
More Than $4,000.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
Haekensack. n. j., August 5.-The
county prosecutors Office was noti-
ned today that six armed bandits
had held up the paymaster of the
Barrel Manufacturing Company al
Shady Side, about eleven o'clock and
escaped with a payroll of $4,000, to
$4,000
'Tne paymaster. accompanied by an
armed guard Of five men. was travel
ing in an automobile when the hold
up occurred.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
STATE TAX DELINQIFSTs
TO HE PROSECUTED

State Treasurer George NJ.
Fisher has In mis- possession
thousands of delinquent income
tax bills for the years 1917, 1918.
1919 and 1920. ranging IN
amounts from $40 to $50. He
has given all delinquenta until
August is to pay up. After
that date all such bills are % be
delivered 20 the Office Of At
torney General $. -. Townsend,
Jr. Mr.. Townsend has announced
that no will proceed to the coli
lection Of these sums under the
provisions Of the law and that
the collection will be made inn
partially and without fear or
favor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
LARGE SHARK CAUGHT
AT DELAWARE CITY

George and Jack Tugend. two
Delaware City fishermen. shortly
before noon today caught an
eight-foot shark in their stur-
geon net, while fishing near Fort
Delaware.
The fish which weighed 300
pounds. was conquered after a
hard battle and was brought
into the boat by the fishermen
with their sturgeon hooks. They
brought the fish ashore, where 1t
aroused much curiosity They ex-
pect to send IL To New York this
afternoon. to be sold i'm the mar
kets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
LAW SCHOOL HEAD DEAD.
Or. Carrigan OF Catholic University
of America, Filled Post Nine Years.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Worcester. Mass, August 5.-Dr.
Thomas G. Carrigan, DIAN Of the law
school OF the Catholic University OF
America IN Washington, died last
night in his Worcester home DR..
Carrigan a graduate Of Ottawa Uni
versity. took his law course in Boston
University Law School and received
his Ph. ID. degree from Clark Univer-
sity after which ha was appointed 10
his Washington position nine years
ago.
During the war he served in the
alien custodian. department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
MINOR LEAGUES BAR sOx.
Farrell Would Try Chicago Jury for
Freeing Accused Players.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Auburn, y. Y, Aug. 5.-The white
Sox players involved in the baseball
scandal in Chicago viii not be per-
mitted 10 Join minor league clubs,
J. p. Farrell. chairman OF the rational
board of the National Association Of
Minor Leagues said today. The jury
tells US that crookedness in sports IS
not a crime in Cook county, Illinois. in
spite of confession of guilt" said Mr.
Farrell.
The jury should now be placed on
trial for libelling the moral atmos-
phere of the people Of Cook county,
Illinois. The players will not be per-
mitted to join minor league clubs"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
Allies Check Austria's Army.

b. Associated Press to Every Evening
Vienna, August 5.--Maneuvers of
the Austrian army near the Hungarian
frontier have been forbidden by the
allied military control commission
Schools recently established for the
training OF n-commissioned officers
have been ordered abandoned by the
allied commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
To seize L. 5. Arms Sent Turks.

by Associated Press to Every Evening.
Athens, Aug. 5.-The Greek min
istry OF marine, the newspaper Hestia
says. has received advices that he
Turkish steamer Gul Djemal sailed
from New York. July q. with a cargo
OF munitions for the Turkish Nation
alists Greek warships have been in.
structed to hold up the steamer and
confiscate the cargo.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
America wins Fourth Yacht Race.

AWtfItd " IHs UNFtN IaNNL NMNts
By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Gives. Isle Of Wight. August S.
America Won the fourth international
yacht race here today, defeating the
British entries By the close margin OF
II points 10 Is. Great Lritian won
the first three races.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
Amasements ronIght.

4 Queer - Puppets Of Fate
( Aidine-. 'Suds
Arcadia White and Unmarried
Z Rfalto-"Get Your Man"
+ PARKWAY" Peck 5 Bad Boy
7 Savoy-"The Rider 90 tine King Log. !"
+ Straud-"His Own Law
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
Adiudicated Cases.

From the numerous quotations sen.
to me by Mr.. Wiley I entirely agree
with his conclusions, without being
Continued on page q.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. Aug Weather forecast
for Delaware.
Partly cloudy tonight Saturday showers.
not much change In temperature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05
CARPENTER co POSTPONED.

Ry Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York, August 5.--The Carpen-
tier Gibbons night planned here FOR
the first part of October has been
postponed several weeks because Y
the injury which the Frenchman re-
ceived when he was defeated by
Dsmpsey in Jersey City, July 2 The
hght now is scheduled for late in
October or the trsr part 81 November
in Madison square Garden.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05

There's profit in advertising, but
there's profit in reading, too. Turn
~ The classified ads,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-05

Have you tried Cluyer Dairy But
ter? Telephones 1540-1541.-Adv.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-15
Presbytery For
Harding's Plans
of Disarmament

Pledging the support of the
churches in this valley the Villain
ette Valley Presbytery which met
here yesterday commended Presi-
dent Harding for his calling dis
armament conference. T h e
churches are asked to adopt the
resolutions on Sunday, November
6, and forward them to the presi-
dent.
The statement in full follows:
"Presbytery of Willamette in
session at Salem, Oregon, Septem-
Der IA, most heartily approves the
call of the president of the United
Stetes to the disarmament confer.
ence at Washington, D. c., Novem-
Der II, and note with great Joy
the response of the nations to this
call. We further pledge ourselves
to prayer and effort for the ulti-
mate success to the largest meas
ure, of the hopes and places of the
president both for the disarma-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-15

uucL WniCn wlII DC reduy aOOuL
ten days. The number of accidents
occurring at the crossing is also
being compiled.
Mr.. Erixon reported ON -.7
North Capitol street work and
stated that there we're petitions
being circulated among citizens to
raise funds to reimburse property
holders who would be damaged II
the street was opened as planned.
Tourists Coming.
T. e. McCroskey, secretary OF
the club, stated that the home
seekers who were to have arrived
here in July were due here Sep
tember 20, which will give them
an opportunity to view the state
fair. They will spend the entire
day here and at night they will be
given an opportunity to talk with
representative from the different
counties who are in attendance at
the fair, during a meeting to be
held in the Commercial club.
Five Of the tourists were allow
ed to come in July, and of this
number every one bought land in
Oregon. Mr.. McCroskey estimated
that there would be about rs on
this trip.
Flax Discussed.
G. Fl. Crawford, superintendent
of the flax industry at the state
penitentiary, talked briefly on
flax. Mr.. Crawford stated that
this year had seen very poor
growing season due to the lack of
rain, but that from $50 acres
there had been produced 1900 tons
and that some patches yielded
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-15

run over and damaged. N, =,
er was not hurt. ~
While an automobile Ovn.,
William G. Buchanan Of Jst,..
son was parked yesterday, i l..
struck by an automobile ,u..,' :
south on Liberty street, accOraI..
to Mr.. Buchanan. Both Of Il. =
chimes were damaged. = na'
Two other cars were dana.
when one pilotod by Hugh ysss' sss'
moving west on State at Inn -sss' 81
struck by another automobIls az sss
en- south on 18th street bv NV y
Nichols. Neither Of the an, =
was injured. I'VE
E. D. Morrow notified the Dol,..
that while he was driving al /
the Valley Motor parking rrours, a
his machine collided with .s'
driven by s. Levy, who was heal
ing north in the adjoining allos
Slight damage was noted an NIX
10 PC A
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-15
. Wrecks Here In
Quick Success
MotorcycIist Hurt

Everett Lisle, a son Of c. l..
Lisle of Brooks, was placed under
the care of doctor yesterday aft
er he had sustained injuries in a
crash on the Pacific highway
one of five automobile accidents
reported to the police last even
ing.
According to G. w. Stugris of
Brooks, who reported the collision
to the police, he was driving his
automobile south on the Pacific
highway, about nine miles north
of Salem when he struck the mo-
torcycle ridden by Lisle, who also
was headed north. Lisle was Sc
verely injured and his motorcycle
was considerably damaged Mr..
Sturgis brought the motorcyclist
to Salem for medical treatment.
John Fisher of Salem Heights
while riding his bicycle north on
the river road yesterday morning
was struck by car driven by an
unidentified man. His bicycle was
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-09-15
Codona Family Descended
From Long Line OF Stars
of Spanish Performers

artistic achievement. They have
kept their name bright in the an
nails of the big top. They are
Spanish.
There are five in the family.
One of the sisters-Victoria-in a
wonderful wired ancer, and she is
very pretty. In fact, the whole
family is very restful to the eye.
The girls are exceedingly well edu-
Gated and all speak three or four
languages. They have circled the
globe several times. Alfredo, the
flyer of the troupe, is the only
aerialist living who does a triple
somersault in mid-air to hand to
hand catch. Look for him circus
day.