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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
UNDERWRITERS At
SCENE OF FIRE TO
DETERMINE LOSS
Continued from page 1.

Mr.. Willis conHratulatcs the city on
having such an efficient Are depart
mcnt and all the men In 1t FOR their
efficiency. His letter To the board
reads. II am vice-president and gen.
crnl manager Of the New Castle
Leather Company part OF whose plant
was damaged by fire this morning. IL
was my good fortune To get down to
the fire shortly after half past six
aud at that thine the entire southern
portion of our building was burning
rlcrcely and did not think that any
part of the block would be saved.
"My purpose In writing this letter
Is to congratulate the Department OF
Public Safety on the prompt and ef-
ncient action of the new paid fire
department: each and every man un-
der my observation behaved like a
veteran and | am sure that every ciu-
zcn OF Wilmington will he pleased to
know that the paid fire department
| successfully fought its first big fire
Z Congratulations to Chief l.utz and
/ each one of his assistants.
The Are broke out again this morn
ing in the ruins OF that portion OF tho
Mercantile Printing Co.'S property
which has been used by Miller Broth
ers as a storehousc and in which III,
blaze OF yesterday is supposed to hdv,
luriginated. Today's fire was simpN
IAN outbreak of the fire which had beer
smouldering since yesterday among
the charred timhcrs. \ local alarm
was sent to Engine Go. No. 4. and the
blaze was quickly extinguished.
While working ON the roof of m,
burning building at the fire yesterday
morning. Lieutenant Cannon ot En-
ginc co No. uampcd on n nail pro
t,iding from a board. II ran through
hts shoe and into his foot. inflictinl
a painful wound. lie was sent to tn
Delaware Hospital for treatment an'
then taken To his home where he 4
now confined.
Yesterday afternoon shortly bcfor
3 o'clock Engine co. No /. was sum
muncd Co Twelfth and Orange street
on a local alarm and found there a
automobile truck i'm flames. How tn
fire started was not determined
was quickly eNtinguished with sligh
loss To the machine. The truck dis
played Delaware license tag No. 42O,
Fire was discovered early this morn
ing In the cigar store of John Maiej
az us spruce street. Patrulman Prize
saw smoke issuing from the buildin
. and notified headquarters and Engin
90. Ne. was directed to hurry I
the sccne. The fire WAS found aboJ
the ceiling ana before It had been eS
tlnguished the property had bee
damaged to the extent OF $500.
: could not be determined how It star
ed
\ slight Are at lleO West stree
a. l2i0 today brought uut Engir
Go. No . on still alarm, which QuicE
7 ~ eNtinguished the blaze. This -,
7 'currcd in a third floor bedroom of Il
% house occupied by Walter II. Gro
. and Is thought 20 be due to someor
!. playing with matches Mrs. Saxon.
o LeNt door nelghhor. made the ii
b covcry and caused the alarm TO
: sent in. No estimate Of the damaE
n has been given out.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
SMUGGLERS BLACK BREAD
STUDDED WITH DIAMONDS

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Berlin, Dec. 23.-Russian smugglers
are taxing the resources of the Gus
toms officials and guards on Germany's
eastern frontiers. Large quantities of
precious stones and gold rubles re-
Gently have been confiscated from
shabby looking individuals seeking
entrance into Germany.
One of the smugglers had a black
bread sandwich studded with diamonds
valued at millions of marks. Another
had large diamond buried in tht
heel of his boot. Yet another was
munching a loaf of bread, which was
discovered filled with gold rubles.
The majority of the smugglers arr
said to be profiteers or officials de
serting the Bolshevik cause.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
LONDON'S IDLE THREATEN
Said to be Planning Disturb.
ance Before Christmas HoIi-
days; Police Alert.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London, Dec. 23.--An extremist
group Of the unemployed in London
was declared in an announcement by
disturbance today or tomorrow In
the west end OF Londan. The west
end Is London's fashionable shopping
district which is crowded these days
with Christmas shoppers and is fire.
quented by numbers of unemployed
who are soliciting money from the
holiday buyers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
GOOD PROGRESS on THE
CITY TERMINAL PROJECT

The Board of Harbor Commissioners,
In conference today with ii. NJ. Pierce,
president of the du Pont Engineering
Company, discussed in general the op-
erations of the new marine terminals
at the mouth of the Christiana river.
The progress on the construction of
the terminals, it was pointed out, is
far above the expectations of the
Board of .Harbor Commissioners. Sat
isfaction was also expressed on both
sides relative to the manner in which
the project is being developed.
! This afternoon Il. r. Cresson, Jr.. a
member of the technical committee OF
/ the Board of Ilarbor Commissioners
will inspect the new terminal site.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
PHILA. CELEBRATION PLANS.
Councils To Re Asked 10 Appropriat to
First s2,500.00O Of 1O,6O0, 900 Needed

% Philadelphia. Dec. 23.-As the first
step toward raising a fund Of 10000
600 TO finance the proposed sesqui
centennial exposition to he held in
Philadelphia in 1925. city council will
be asked for an appropris ton OF ST.
600. Mayor Moore announced to-
day.
Later the sponsors of the project
will appeal to the state legislature for
the same amount and the public viii
he called on 10 make available an
other t2,5o0,00o by popuar subscrip-
ton.
Paramount Park and Hog Island. have
been proposed for the exposition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
WARRANTS ISSUED FOR
POULTRY DEALERS

George Kopp, special agent OF the
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
TO Animals, swore out warrants today
for the arrest of four poultry dealers,
charging them with violation of the
State law, concerning cruelty to animals,
in that he contended they did not pro-
'ide proper shelter for chickens offered
for sale.
The four dealers against whom the
warrants have been issued by Magistrat,
StraGley are as follows; Abraham Sklut
lO2 West Second street; Weintraub
Second and Shipley; John Doe, SeconC
and Shspley, and Peter Polhtt, l2l
Shipley.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
Wharf Business Better.

According to Charles II. Cant, sec
retary and business manager of the
Poard of HarbOr Commissioners, a
decided increase is noted in the amount
OF business handled over Municipal
Wharf No. /, at the foot of Church
street, from July !. To December /, as
compared with the fiscal year preced-
ing. A chart is being prepared by Afr
Cant, showing the exact amount OF
business handled over the wharf
During the next two months. ii was
explained, an increase is expected and
which. in all probability. will break
all records of trade over the new
wharf.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
ADJOURNMENT PLEASES
NEWS FRIENDS OF PACT

Dublin. Dec. 23.-The decision Of
the Dali Eireann 10 adjourn until
January 3 was commented on by all
the Dublin newspapers today as fav-
orable 10 the chances of the Anglo
Irish treaty's ratification.
a note of regret is struck by the
commentators however, over the fact
that the adjournment postpones the
prospect of the release of the con-
victed political prisoners. which lie
expected to follow ratification of the
treaty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
u. s. BOARDS SHIP IN TROUBLE
The New England, Without Fuel, is
| Being Towed to Halifax.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening,
Halifax. n. s.. Dec. 23.-The Cana
dian government steamer, Lady Laur-
ier today succeeded in putting a line
aboard the United States Shipping
Board steamer. New England. in dis
tress 80 miles off this port, and COM
menced towing her here.
The New Englands supply of fuel
was exhausted yesterday and she
drifted helplessly in a heavy sea.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
THOUGHTFUL STUDENTS.
Those at No. 25 School Helping 2
Neighbor hood Poor.

The pupils at No. 25 school. Third
street and Bayard avenue, have been
active IN helping the poor this season.
Thirty baskets Of provisions, l3 of which
contained chickens, have been dis
tributed, as well "a n quantity of clothing
and other articles The school has On
hand a sum Of money, baskets If pro-
visions and clothing which will be dis
trlbuted among the poor the first Of the
year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
No MANS LAND.
LEGISLATURE. in Fixing Boundaries,
Overlooked Part of New Castle.

Reading Of law enacted by the
last General assembly discloses that
a small area In the southern part of
the city OF New Castle was overlooked
by the Legislature when il fixed cleo
ton district boundaries in that city.
Only a few voters reside in the dis
regarded section, however.
The General Assembly overlooked
territory bounded by the city line,
Fourth street. the Delaware railroad
and South street. which lies between
the Third and Fourth election districts
II is believed the purpose of the new
law was 20 have extended the boun-
daries Of the Fourth district 10 the
Delaware railroad. but by error the
boundaries Of the district end al
seventh street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
WOULD pIPHECiATF LAND,
Mrs. James Tale, Seeks o. Prevent
Erection nf Scales.

Nirs. Mary W. Talloy wife of James
natprd Tnlley uf Wilmington. peti-
tiuned Chancellor Wulcutt today for a
preliminary Injunction. restraining the
state Highway Department of Della
ware from erecting a large and per-
manoni srt ~ platform scales and a
lafre and permanent building on the
philadelphia pike, adjoining land that
che owns. situated between Whining
ton nnd chNmoni
Nrt, Tallcy said her land IL valued
~ 'a,uoo pcr acre. and alleged that
tho rfoctiun W srai,s and building
would urcntlv dcprecin,e its value.
Chancellor WOlcott granted rule re-
quirinr the state Highway Depart
meni 10 show Gauss. why "a pre-
llminarA Injunction should not DE
rfaniedl and made The RUE returnabls
January ~.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
PERSHlNG GREETS ARMY.
Says it Stands for Peace on
Earth, to Men Good
Will.

New York. Dec. 2S.--General Per-
shing has sent. out through army
publications this Christmas greeting to
the American forces;
whether in peace or war. IL Is
the privilege and the duty of the
soldier to uphold the glorious tradi-
tions OF the past. During these times
OF uncertainty and difficulty, whether
In or out Of the army, the soldier
must confidently and courageously do
his part TO hasten an era of under
standing and peace. our army stands
for peace on earth, TO men good
will"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
BRITISH SHIPS TO EGYPT.
Warships Ordered to Proceed to
I. Scene of Trouble; Nation
alist Leader Expelled.
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Malta, Dec. 23.--Two British war
ships have received orders to proceed
to Egypt Immediately. Other units
of the British Mediterranean fleet are
Under orders TO leave at the shortest
notice.
Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23--Said Zagloul
Pasha an Egyptian Nationalist lead
CT. was escorted to railway station
today by British troops, following his
refusal yesterday to OBEY an order
that he and his chief followers cease
all political activity and leave Cairo
His removal was accompanied by
some disturbances, In the course OF
which there was much smashing OF
glass.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
Rain Stops skating.

The present thaw and snowfall COM
bincd have put an end TO the hopes
OF ice skating I'm this vicinity FOR
Christmas week. High expectations
had been entertained yesterday. d.e
% the drop in temperature, and Park
officials issued a warning against
daring the Ice too soon" Prompt
notice will be given by Park Superin-
tendent Edward r. Mack when the
ponds on Park lands are I'm proper
condition for skaters use.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
U. S. COMMUNISTS TO UNlFY.
Call for Meeting Of Workers
Who Accept Leadership of
Third lnternationaIe.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. Dec. 23.--Unification Of
all revolutionary elements in the
ranks of Americas workers was con-
templated by radical delegates
gathered here today for n convention
called for the Organizing Workers
Party of America.
II was semi officially declared these
elements might be defined as those
accepting the leadership of the Third
(Communist) Internationale In the
struggle to establish an American
workers republic"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
FRANCE STILL INSISTS
ON KEEPING SUBMARINES

Paris. Dec. 2S.-Premier Briand
has sent Ambassador Jusserand in
Washington a final and definite ac-
ccptance of the capital ship ratio.
France however, II is stated. main
tains her position regarding subma
rines and coast defense ships. al
though she is willing to negotiate.
France insists that her demands
are vitally necessary to her security
i is indicated. but is disposed to CO.
operate with the United States as faI
as nOssihle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
FIND BODY IN SUIT CASE.
Mystery Of Missing Girl Par
TALLY Cleared by New Bruns-
wick Police.
nv Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New Brunswick. N. j.. Dec. 23.--The
mutlIated body Of Tessie Kucharski,
five years old, who had been missing
from her home at the Bellmore Hotel
operated by her mother, WAS found
packed today In suit case In n closet
at the Hotel Albany.
According to the police, the little
girl was seen to enter the Hotel Al
bany at o'clock last night with
George Garris. AZ, n carpenter. who
lives there. lie said Tessic was his
granddaughter. He left an hour later
alone. The police were seeking him
today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
FOLLOWS GIBBONS PLAN.
New Archbishop Announces Recep.
tIon on New Years Day.

BY Associated Iress 70 Every Evening.
Baltimore, Dec. 23.-Archbishop
Curley announced today that, follow
ing the custom inaugurated by the
late Cardinal Gibbons, he will hold a
reception on New Years Day for his
friends in his city, Catholict and
non-Catholics.
The New Year receptions of Cardi-
nal Gibbons became famous. Men and
women of all faiths used to stand in
line TO shake the Cardinals hand.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
SZECHENYI NEW ENVOY.
Hungary to Name Former Miss Van
derbilt's Husband For Minister TO L. s.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Dec. 23.-Hungary is
preparing 10 name Count Laszlo
Szechenyi. who in 1908 married Gladys
NJ. Vanderbilt of New York, as itl
new minister to Washington.
Count Szechenyi's name was sub
mitted for approval of the American
government some time ago. and it is
understood mis- appointment will in
every way be acceptable
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
To File c. c. Navigation Claims.

In the case of the Equitable Trust
Co. of New York against the C. c.
Navigation Company, Delaware Cor
poration, which came up in the Fed
eral Court this morning. an order was
made by the court for fining claims
against the company on or before
January 25. f.. r. Cochran is the re-
ceiver for the defendant corporation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
shin Load Of Christmas Mail.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York, Dec. 2S-The steamship
Adriatic arrived today from England
with more than 1000 sacks of Christi
las mail. She also brought s3,500. 900
IN gold consigned TO local banksr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
John fisher Goes to Hospital,

John Fisher Of Rising sun. and em.
rlo3vd AZ the Harlan plant OF IN,
lsthlchsm Shlpbuilding Corporation
Ltd was admitted % the DelaNar,
Hospital thin morning Tor mcdica
treatment. Several dayA ago Fishe
received an injury ~ the right knee
nn the advice Of the plant physician
hs war Instructed 20 report 10 IN
hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
Philadelphia FInancier Dead.

by Associated Press to Every Evening.
Horner Coates, financier and former
president of the Academy of Fine Arts,
died today. lie was 75 years old Mr..
Coates was prominent in Insurance
circles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
Address by DR.. Ranso me

Rev. DR.. r. c. Ransome, Of New York
City, probably one of the greatest
orators Of the Negro race, VIII be the
principal speaker at the Emancipation
Day exercises to be held Monday night.
January ?, in Bethel A. VI. L. Church.
Sixth and Walnut streets. DR.. Ransome
is editor Of the Bethel A. VI. T.. Review.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
sIs.OOO.OOo .du Pont 90.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Dover, Dec. pa charter was alcd
today for the du Pont Move. Co. win
a capital OF SlS,000,000, 20 deal IN
stocks, bonds. etc. W. :. Carpenter.
Angus 3. Echols and Gordon L. Naylor
OF Wilmington are the incorporaiors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
Firemen's supply Truck Damaged.

The supply truck of Engine Conn
pany No. was damaged to the extent
Of 500. when it collided with a truck
owned by Hurlock Brothers. at Fifth
and Walnut streets yesterday. The
supply truck was being used to haul
coat to the engines which were fight
ing yesterday mornings fire.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
Lay OF at Pullman SHOPS.

Yesterday eleven pipe6tters employed
at the Pullman shops were given q Eve
day notice Of their dismissal from the
company's service. Il is generally be-
heved that several other crafts viii he
affected by similar lay-off.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
HARDING SIGNS RELIEF BILL.
The Sum OF s20,00O,000 is Now Avail
able TO Feed Starving Russians.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Dec. 23.-President
Harding has signed the Russian relief
bill which carries appropriations of
$40 900, 900 TO be expended under the
supervision of the American Relief
Administration. The funds became
Immediately available.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
P. R. r. f XTENDS THE
SEASONS COMPLIMENTS

The Pennsylvania Railroad. today has
posted greetings Of the season on all
passenger trains. The greeting reads.
The Pennsylvania Railroad wishes
you 4 Merry Christmas and a Happy
and Prosperous New Year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved and a
permit issued for the following pro-
jects
Market street, 9i9; Henry Hopes.
owner, B. chesIlis. builder. alterations,
$500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
OIL Stove Fires Home.

The home of J. j. 'Briscoe at the
foot Of Heald street along the Brandy
wine, was damaged to the. extent of
800 by fire today, when an oil stove
upset. Engine Company No. ex-
tinguished the blaze.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
Plan New Nenr Party

Attaches Of the Charles Warner
Company are planning for New
Years party to be held at the Wash
ington Heights Century Club. on
Monday, January 2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23
Coneratulate ]. S. Sterling.

James :. Sterling, superintendent. Of
the foundry department OF the Hilles
4 Jones Go. is receiving congratulations
Of friends on the occasion Of his hftieth
birthday anniversary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-23

IN business lines. an advertisement
will bring customers who will buy
cher things IS well az the article
aCYer.-jed.--Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-08-24

u yoN. rnH re ti-n y,ira ~ ii, ~
Dr you'll Dever get out of here with
nut y hple through you You think
you can dn,Ible.crOss me; I'll SHOW
you q trick ~ my Own!"
He was reaching for his gun. 1t
must have cauLht In his pocket. though
wasted no time. 1t was his life or
mine. and gripped the empty wine
bottle on the table and smashed a
vicious blow at his head. He went
down like a log. his body half project
ing through the curtains, while
wheeled about barely In time to meet
the mad bull rush Of Waldron. The
Russian could not have been armed,
for he came at me with bare hands.
his grip like that Of bear. For an
instant he had me thrOttled, scarcely
able to breathe, my hands pinned help
lessly In the grasp OF his arms. But
brute strength was all he possessed.
brute strength and ferOcity. The bot
tie was crushed out Of my fingers. yet
wrlggled partially free. and got one
hand twisted into his whiskers. jerk
ing his head back. and side-wise. until
the strained neck threatened to crack
and he had to release his grip to
protect himself II was all over In q
minute. hut hot while 1t listed;
know we struck against the girl
throwing her to her knees: know the
fellow stumbled over Harris legs. CIV.
ing me a chance to drive home one
fist. square into his face. heard
him rip out Hebrew oath, and saw
blood staining his lips. tried to
break away from him. but 1t was nc
use; yet the effort opened his guart
for swift uppercut. and l let hin
have It straight to the chin. He
crashed back across the table, ant
hung there dangling, arms outspreat
and head In broken dish. Before
could strike again. or even recover
my breath, the. curtains were thrust
violently aside. and the head-waiter
hacked by half dozen subOrdinates
came tumbling In over Harris iner
body. Even as they stared about,
helped the girl to her feet. and facet
them.
"What happen here. M'sieur? Wha
happen?" shrieked the excited French
man. you keel re men? What?"
mo; they're just knocked out.
little private affair, that's ALL" l said
too exhausted to speak clearly. "Se'
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-08-24

here. M'sieur," and thrust the first
bill l could reach into his hand. "Hush
this up. will you, and let the lady
and me get out of here"
He dashed about frantically. wiring
ing his hands and gesticulating.
"Oui. oui Eet shall be So There
ees to be no trouble. no police. Re
men attack you. M'sieur Daly-I see
eet all; you protect re Madame. There
be no noise. no peestal-bien! Fran
co.'s. Jules, you will help re lady an
re gentleman to go-quick."
The two waiter-guardians held back
the curtains for us to pass through.
The main dining room was not as dis
turbed as l anticipated 1t might be.
As we came forth and made our way
down the aisle under escort, we were
gazed at curiously, but no demOnstra-
ton followed.
A group Of walters stood before the
outer door. evidently collected there
to prevent any alarm from reaching
the outside. To the signal Of Francois
these stepped aside. permitting us to
pass through into the vestibule.
| l assisted my companion into her
coat. and then hastily struggled into
my own. She was pale. but her eyes
met my own bravely, and her hand
touched my arm as we went up the
steps. Above, all remained quiet and
dark.
"What next?" l asked.
Il believe there are taxis around the
corner"
Good; would prefer riding to
walking. myself. Where do you wish
to be taken?"
Back to the hotel. please"
In the semi-darkness Of the cab !
felt her hand touch mine gently, as
though half afraid.
"Oh. was so frightened-so sorry
to have brought you there. 1t was all
my fault. The Russian had knife.
Eyes. know; caught a Gimme,
Of 1t, but he went down and out fo,
the count before it could be used
There Is nothing to worry over now. >
"They did not get the money!"
mo. that is clear enough. Some
body got the bulge on them, and they
are very properly sore. You heard
Harris swear you left with Alva."
Harris knows nothing about It: Won
must believe me-"
II intend to-certainIy as asains,
Harris"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-08-24

81. E'uy hot have az -. ""'ee'".'
,ipo..c with my answer. Tor size >aiu
-, ,u,ra until we drew up al he hOtei
,ntrnnce. She waited While settiNu
with the chauffeur. and we cfo'seu
the wide pavement together.
ut may be best for you nor 10 come III
one never knows"
."rhis is not a final parting. hopeE
"perhaps so. perhaps not You 10
not wholly trust me. Some day mean
YOU shall Goodnight"
felt her hand In mine, just for q
moment: then the doors opened anu
closed, leaving me alone.