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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
TO FINANCE
C|TYS FIRE PLANS.
Rejection Of Recent Bond Issue
lntimated and New Sale May
be Found Necessary.

Grave doubt exists In the minds bf
many city officials. especially the
members OF tho flnSuce committee Of
City Council. whether X. NJ. Grant
and Company. the New York bond
brokers who recently purchased the
entire issue of se9T 900 authorized for
the benefit OF the Department Of Pub-
lie Safety in their work of establish
ing the new paid fire department. will
accept these bonds in view of the
court proceedings that have been In
stituted against the safety directors.
The only definite information re-
ceived To date from the purchasers
is that they will do nothing further
with the issue until the chancellor
has handed down his decision In the
case now pending. There seems to be
general sentiment here, however,
that the brokers will reject the bonds
regardless of what the courts opinion
may be and some city officials did not
hesitate today To indicate that they
entertain serious apprehension that
the chancellor's ruling, in view of the
arguments presented TO him. may be
adverse to the safety department
The whole subject will be consider
ed by the finance committee OF the
Council when the members meet In
weekly session this evening II liz ad-
mitted that the recent sale was pro-
ductive of bids much. better than have
been received at any recent sale OF
municipal securities anywhere
throughout the country. The sale
and it's consequent details caused the
city "A considerable sum even before
the money becomes available. but all
this will be lost should the brokers re-
ject the issue.
IL may become necessary to read
vertise the entire Issue again even
should the city be sustained by the
court in every detail I'm the case now
under consideration 1t, is this phase
of the case the finance committee will
take up for consideration this eve
ming. Another subject to be discussed
in ell likelihood. will be the financing
of arrangements for fire protection in
the event the safety directors are pre-
vented from continuing with their
plans. These arrangements are about
perfected and the city viii not be en-
dangered in any way. but the plans
will require an outlay to a consider
able amount and the finance commit
tee wants to be prepared to meet any
expenditures that may be required.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
RESERVE DECISION
IN SUIT AGAINST
SAFETY DIRECTORS
City Solicitor Does Not Oppose
Injunction Against Payment
of SIS, 900 to Firemen.
FACTS ABOUT PURCHASES

After listening to the reading Of
aftidavits from the parties involved
and the arguments OF the opposing
counsel, which occupied more than
four hours yesterday afternoon.
Chancellor Josiah @. Wolcott Reserved
his decision in the case instituted by
Robert @. Harman, representing the
Delaware Fire Company and others. to
have injunction proceedings instituted
as~inat the directors of the Depart
ment OF Public Safety to prevent them
from proceeding further with their
work of establishing paid fire de-
partment in this city.
The affidavits presented by Mr..
Hartman and City Solicitor Reuben
Satterthwaite. Jr-. acting on behalf
of the safety directors. were largely
the same as the verbal arguments
they had made before the court one
week ago when the case first was
heard. The chief feature of the hear
ing was the presentation by Mr.. Sat-
terthwaite of an affidavit from Samuel
X. Smith, William B. Megear and /. p.
Wickcrsham. directors of the Depart
ment of Public Safety, in which some
facts hitherto unpublished regarding
the proposed paid fire department are
given.
In this affidavit the directors assert
that they secured at least three bids
for the construction of the test tower
at the Union Fire Company house and
that they awarded the contract to
the lowest bidder. They further al
lege that they got ten bids on the fire
hose contract and that they paid S5
cents per foot for 5000 feet and s1.15
per foot for another 5000 feet. They
also assert they got three bids for fire
engines and awarded for the purchase
of two fire engines for s25,200 which
was the lowest price for the kind of
engine they wanted.
Money Paid For Fire Houses.
In connection with the purchase of
a fire truck 1.-The affidavit of the safety
directors sets forth:
Continued on page 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
BOULEVARD NAME UNCHANGED.
Directors of Street and Sewer Depart
ment Do Not Contemplate ANY Action.

Nothing has been done by the direc-
tors of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment relative TO the changing of the
name of the Boulevard north of Wash
ington street bridge and. it is believed,
nothing viii be done. so that the name
of this thoroughfare undoubtedly win
be permitted to remain as il is for at
least another year. There is a legal
provision whereby the department
can change the names of city streets
only during the months of July and
August This time limit is almost
up and no action has yet been taken
and 1t is understood the directors do
not anticipate any action relative TO
the matter,
1t had been suggested that the name
be changed 10 Lafayette Boulevard or
Washington Boulevard and pro-
test was promptly made by the resi-
dents of the Ninth Ward against any
change Lafayette Boulevard was not
deemed advisable because the street
connects with Washington street
bridge and Washington boulevard was
opposed because there Is now a Wash
ington street in that section.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
MUSICIANS MAY CUT
WAR; Time PRICES
Movement is Outcome of Con-
troyersy With Orchestra at
Aldine Theatre.

An anicatle adjustment of the con-
troyersy which has arisen between the
management of the A1dine theatre
company and the musicians OF the
orchestra comprising members affiliat-
ed with the Musicians Union OF this
city. was agreed upon today at a
conference held in the theatre build
ing. Market street above Eighth.
As an outcome of a meeting of the
union called for Sunday. it is likely
that the wage scale will be revised
and prices brought back TO near a
pre-war basis.
II was declared today by members
of the orchestra, that the management
Of the theatre early last week, with
out prSvoca ton. discharged the or
chestra. BY so doing 1t was pointed
out. the management ignored con-
tract which remained effective until
October /. According to special rules
and bylaws of the union. and which
are also specified in the contract. a
notice of two weeks is required be-
fore any one member, or members of
body of musicians can be discharged
without cause.
ln3S, Is diieSe0 Dy JfleIlptTS OF
the orchestra. the Aldine mana cement
failed to do. AS result of the con-
ference an adjustment was reached.
whereby the orchestra will continue
for a period of two weeks only. At
the expiration of the two weeks their
services will be dispensed with it is
announced
Members of the union say that the
conservative element of the union is
not in sympathy with the recent ac-
ton of the musicians, relative to the
Aldine situation Because of business
reasons, the management of the the
atre, it was declared, contemplated
a curtailment in it's forces. This cur
tailment the musicians ignored and
their dismissal resulted.
1t was further pointed out that
musicians employed in local motion
picture theatres were receiving very
high salaries for a few hours work
and in many instances, a piano play.
er received $40 for six hours playing.
Other musicians are reimbursed TO the
extent of s14 and SIC for days work
The executive board of the Musicians
Union has full power to fix prices.
However, local musicians have over
stepped the mark, it is declared.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
PLENTIFUL SUPPLY
SEASONS PRODUCE
IN LOCAL MARKETS
Receding Prices Give Evidence
That Reduction is Productive
of Increased Business.

AS result of developments during
the past year in the local produce
and commission markets. Wilmington
within a short period of time. viii
stand foremost as a marketing center,
with a trade established superior to
that of either Philadelphia or Balti-
more. according TO produce growers
doing business in the Jersey market.
Walnut street between Fourth and
Fifth street
1t was pointed out that Wilmington
today is being supplied with produce
erd seasonabie fruits from three
bordering states. Pennsylvania. New
Jersey and Maryland. Despite severe
losses due to weather conditions dur
ing early spring. the volume OF busi-
ness has been decidedly greater than
al any previous time. Also, indiea-
rions are that in September the vol
ume of business coming out viii be
the largest of any month Of the year
and If the buying movement con-
f.nues, October viii be even better
than September.
With the receding prices, due to
,aboring conditions. there is uncon-
frovert.ble evidence that the cut
figures are producing more business
The market place today presented a
scene of continual activity Huck-
siers we're being supplied for transient
Continued on page 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
N 'ADOO OPPOSES
R. R. FUNDING BILL,
HE WRITES SENATOR
Thinks President Has Been Mis-
informed as to Real Pur-
port of Measure.
CALL S FIGURES JUGGLED
Ry Associated Press 70 Every Evenlnr.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington. Aug. 24--Disapproval
of the Administrations railroad fund
ing bill. recently reported to the Senate
Interstate Commerce committee. was
expressed by William q. McAdoo, for
mer director general Of railroads, in
a letter presented to the Senate to-
day by Senator Stanley, Democrat.
Kentucky, who requested Mr. Nc
Adoo's views after the committee re-
fused to hear him.
The government ig not morally and
legally bound" as stated by President
10 fond the s7ss 900. 900 the
railroads owe the government, for
additions and betterments, Mr.. Nc
Adoo asserted. He declared "the
President must have been nnisled into
making such Q statement" adding
that the law pf yvides for the funding
only of "the remaining Indebtedness
OF the railroads, which he calculated
at s2s3 900 600
Payment OF this balance, Mr.. Nc
Adoo said. may be deferred ten years
security were given and six per cent
interest were paid.
This is the kind of settlement the
law now authorizes and contemplates, :
Mr.. McAdoo said. adding that when
the roads were returned to private
control they owed the government ST.
IA .0oo, 600 for additions and better
ments. of which ss1s,00o, 900 already
has been extended for a long period
He urged that before any further
advances were made the railroads be
required TO abandon the 'fnefficiency
of labor" claims. amounting, he esti-
mated. at about $500. .000, 900.
II suppose you realize that in ad-
dition to the s1.144 .00o.00 the rail-
roads owe the government for 'ad-
ditions and betterments' they have
received additional loans under the
Esch-Cumnins bill Of about 100000
600 making total of 81, ,444 600. 900, $
Mr.. McAdoo's letter said.
Stripped Of confusing non-essen-
tisls what is now proposed is that the
government shall wait ten years for
1863, ,00o,0 the railroads owe il for
betterments and improvements, and
pay Immediately $500. .0o0, 900 to the
railroads on account of claims for
alleged nder-maintenance. etc, TAX
ing from the $50 or more railroads in
volved with thei' varying degrees
of financial. responsibility, such Sc
eurities as they may be able TO pro-
vide; securities which in many in
stances may not be adequate to pro-
tect the government against loss.
This is not a question of legal and
moral obligation on the part OF the
United States 10 lend the railroads
$500. .00o. 900 more for ten years. It is
a question of policy and should be
considered from that standpoint only
For the adoption of such a policy the
Administration must. of course, take
the responsibility but it should be
candid about it. The public mind
should not be confused by juggling
of figures. manipulation of accounts
or securities or governmental agen-
cies."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
WANT EDUCATIONAL
BODIES TO ADJUST
POINTS At. ISSUE
Friends of Public Schools Be-
iieve State Board and Del.
Auxiliary Can Cooperate.
URGE EARLY CONFERENCE

Prominent citizens of Delaware, who
have the Improvement of the public
school system of the State at heart,
are urging members of the State Board
OF Education to request a conference
with the Delaware School Auxiliary
Association soon. in order that the
apparent controversy between the two
bodies may be Strengthened up.
Dr. Joseph II. odeli. director Of the
auxiliary association, who on Monday
wrote to State Superintendent of
Schools IL. V. Holloway, announcing
that all relations between the two
organizations had been severed. said
to-day that he had received MIR. Hol-
lovay's letters asking for financial
help in the matters of improving
school attendance and supplying
Visiting teachers and providing medi-
cal inspection for the schools, and
that these letters had been placed on
fiie.
DIR. Odell said he hoped the situa-
tion would not develop into anything
more serious. because it involved the
future of thousands of school chill
dren in Delaware.
Owing to the illness of one director
and the absence from the city of
another. the directors of the Delaware
School Auxiliary Association will be
unable to hold meeting this week.
IL is expected. however, that con-
ference viii be held some time next
week. when the present status of af-
fairs existing between the State
Board Of Education and the auxiliary
association will De discussed.
While many details of the work in
which the auxiliary association had
been interested are 10 be arranged,
these cannot be satisfactorily adjusted
or decided because they all evolve
around the relation OF the auxiliary
association TO the State Board of Edu-
cation.
Dr. Odell said that so far, there had
been no satisfactory plan developed
Of cooperation between the two or
ganizations, but that this did not
mean that some working agreement
that would suit both could not be
devised.
IL the State Board of Education
should request conference with the
Delaware School Auxiliary Associa-
tion. DIR. odell said he would make
strenuous efforts to obtain a respon-
sihle representation of the members
cf his organization to suit the con-
Ncnience OF the State educators.
Those who are conversant with the
work Of both bodies said today that
~ appeared as though the next move
was up TO the State Board OF Educa-
fion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
Mr.. HOLLOWAY EXPLAINS.
Says Files Do Not Contain DR.. Joseph
II. Odel-s Statement

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Dover. Aug. 24.-When Secretary
Holloway of State. Board of Educa-
ton WAS asked today about the first
point In DR.. Joseph II. Odells letter
OF August %, concerning an offer to
build rural schools to the value of ap-
proxinately 100000 and present them
completed and equipped TO the State
Department of Education and certain
special school districts. he replied that
he had gone over his files and was
unable TO find any such statement,
but remembered that D.. OdeH refer
red to a tabulation in his Office con-
raining list of schools which he had
the board of trustees of the Delaware
School Auxiliary Association pass
upon before vacation This list, how
ever, r=ss never received by the State
Department, Mr.. Holloway declared.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
END ALL WORK IN MINE.

Hazleton. Pa. Aug. 24.-M. S. KEN
erer and Company, operators of the
Sandy Run mine. where a strike oc-
cured last week because the United
Mine Workers local charged that
secrets of the union had been di-
vulged to officials of the firm, today
announced that it had indefinitely sus-
pended work at that place.
About $50 employees are effected
The strike was settled yesterday when
district officials of the union promised
to take up the grievances.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
WORK ON HARBOR
PROGRESSING RAPIDLY

Work on the site for the Will
mington marine terminals. at
the mouth OF the Christiana
river. is gradually emerging
from its preliminary stages.
Today the dredging OF the
Christiana river at the extereme
southern end OF the tract, at
the lower end of the initial unit,
was begun. The dredging In
this locality viii be continued
until the corner bulkhead loca-
ton Is established.
The first test piles of the
main bulkhead will be driven
either late this afternoon or to-
morrow, il was announced this
morning. Upon the arrival of
the pile-driving machine this
work will be started immedi-
ately.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
SHARK STEALS TROUT
FROM COP FISHERMAN

A shark which sported in the
Delaware river near Bowers
Beach yesterday afternoon, had
no fears of two members of the
Wilmington police force, who
were fishing there. The police
men were Motorcycle Officers
Walter Cook and Walter White,
and with them was Frank Till
man of Smyrna. The party
caught seventy-five large trout
but claim their real sport was
spoiled by shark.
According to the fishermen.
whenever a trout got on their
hook there came a mighty tug
on the line. When the line was
pulled from the water only the
head OF a trout adorned the
hook. The body had been bitten
of.
After this occurred half a
dozen times, the fishermen
noticed a large shark lowering
near the lines. They bemoaned
the fact that they had no gun
or harpoon with which TO cap
sture the pirate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
FIREMENsS TESTIMONIAL SING.
VIII be Given by Barnhart Chorus in
Honor of Retiring Volunteers.

Members of the Harry Barnhart
chorus met last night in the Levy
Court room in the Public Building
apd discussed details of the pro-
posed outdoor sing as a testimonial
to the retiring members of the Vol
unteer Fire Department.
The date when Barnhart and Wat
son can come to Wilmington will be
obtained by the secretary and reported
Ito q meeting TO be held at 300 West
Twelfth street, the home of Mrs. +.
Greenfield, next Tuesday evening,
AUGUST 80.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
HUNT HIGH AND MIGHTY
IN NEW YORK Rum PLOT
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
New York, Aug. IA special
anti bootiegging force sent to
New York by the Department OF
Internal Revenue has found EVIL
dence OF three big separate
whisky rings. operating In the
belief that they are "grandly
Immune to the law" said a
statement made public today by
Howard X. Kiroack. head OF the
force.
Mr.. KIroack declared he ex-
pected TO see persons high In
the business and social life OF
New York and high and low Of
ficials past and present" inn
piicated I'm liquor frauds be-
fore the investigation was COM
pieted.
One hundred and thirty al
legged bootleggers are involved,
according 20 Mr.. KIroack.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
VIM. w. FRAZIER DEAD Al -.
Sugar Refiner Was Member Of Promi-
nent Old Philadelphia Family.

Philadelphia. August 24.-William
W. Frazier, widely known sugar re-
hner, and. head of family long promi-
nent in the financial and social affairs
of this city, died at his home here. He
was 80 years old, death being due to
the infirmities Of age.
Mr.. Frazier was born in Montevideo,
Uruguay. his parents at that time be-
ing on a trip 10 South America. He
was head of the Franklin Sugar Re-
finery until his retirement from active
business several years ago. For twenty
years he was trustee Of the Uniyersi-
" OF Pennsylvania.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
CARNIVAL AT CHRISTIANA.
Busses VIII Carry Wilmingtonians {,
the Festivities

A carnival consisting Of all the
usual attractions viii be held at Chris
tsana tomorrow. Friday and Satur-
day evenings. for the benefit of the
fire protection fund. under the aus
pices of the Christiana Improvement
Society. The affair is a continuation
of one held August 10 and 90
Wilmingtonians who wish TO at
tend can use the recently established
bus service between this city and
Christiana. A bus leaves Fourth and
Shipley streets at o'clock each even
ing and viii return at a convenient
hour. On Saturday busses leave
Fourth and Shipley at 8 and II a. m.
and 2. and p. m. This bus line
was established about two months ago
and fills long-felt need.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
FELL DOWN FLIGHT OF STEPS.
Mrs. wieks Sappington. Bruised In
Accident at Her Home.

Catching the heel of her shoe in the
top step as she was about 20 descend
the stairway leading to the cellar of
her home, Mrs. wicbs Sappington.
SIS East Tenth street, plunged head
foremost down the stairway to the
cement floor of the cellar. She sus-
tanned Iacarations Of the left arm and
bruises about the body.
According to Mrs. Sappington, she
was unable TO check herself and she
was partly stunned by the fall. Her
cries for help were heard ~ her
Young daughter, Norma, who i'm
mediateIy summoned the family
physician.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
SEVERAL AMERICANS
WERE ABOARD AIRSHIP

Washington, August 24,--Navy De-
partment officials on being Informed
of the explosion OF the dirlgible zR-s
through press dispatches expressed
the opinion that not more than seven
or dozen Americans were aboard the.
big craft.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
claims American Altitude Record.

Claims American Altitude Record.
BY Associated Press to Ever Evening.
Montevideo. August 24.-Captain
Larre Borges, a military aviator. yes
terday made what is claimed to be the
American altitude record for an air
plane carrying passengers His ma
chine rose to a height of approximate
ly $4,000 feet.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
EVERY EVENING READERS,

who for any reason, do not re-
ceive their paper regularly and
promptly, are requested to noti-
fy the Circulation Department
at once. either by phone or let
ter, for only in this way can
non-delivery by mail, or poor
service by the dealer. be rech-
fed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
Amusements Tonight.

Aldine-'.The Love Flower"
Queen-"One Wild Week.
Arcadia-'.The Woman God Changed. =
Rial lto--Grain OF Dust
Savoy-.The Girl From Nowhere.
PArkway--"Love' Penalty"
StrAnd-"The Wollop.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
LEMONS AT 18 CENTS.
Citric Fruit Takes Tremendous
Tumble; at Lowest Price in
Long Time.

After soaring to 65 cents a dozen a
few weeks ago, lemons today sold at
eighteen cents dozen, said TO be
their lowest Level In a long time.
One week ago lemons were selling
at for 10 cents and in many in
stances dealers were asking a higher
price. Why the price should drop at
this time is not disclosed by local
dealers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24
v. Scott Vernon Funeral Tomorrow.

Funeral services for w. Scott Ver-
non who was found dead in his office,
9l4 Orange street on Monday, viii be
held from the home of his mother,
Mrs. George w. Vernon, 703 West
Nineteenth street. tomorrow after
noon. Interment will be in the Will
ningtpn and Brandywine cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24

Washington. August a. Details of
the peace treaty between the United
States and Germany were laid before
Republican members of the Senate
foreign relations COMMITTEES by Fresi-
dent Harding and Secretary Hughes
at a conference held at the White
House.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts
chairman OF the foreign relations com
mittec, was the first 70 arrive at the
White House, reaching there at 9.15
o'clock. the time set for the, confer
enee. He was followed by Senators
Brandegee. Connecticut. and Kellogg,
MINI. Secretary Hughes was the next
Continued on page 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-24

When everything else fails Mayr's
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gas in the stomach. One dose Will
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