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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-20
HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL.
mmeucement Sermon Preached by
Rev. j. L. King. DID,.

Rev. J. L. King. DID. delivered the
commencement sermon 10 the gradu-
ating class OF Howard High School
AZ Exon NJ r. Church yesterday. DR..
r. r. Moore gave the invocation and
hanediction Musical selections were
given by The High School choir.
The Dream that Came True viii
~. gwen by the Senior Class in the
National Theatre tomorrow. Com
nencement exercises will be held
Thursday evening at Wilmington
High school. when a class of = VIII
graduate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-20

II you want TO enjoy yourself at a
small cost 20 TO Shellpot Park. You
can afford it.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-20
Onting al Augustine.

wilmington Lodge, No. $40. Inde-
pendent order Of B'nai Birth. held an
outing at Augustine Beach yesterday.
al the business session Of which a
delegate 10 the annual convention Of
the Third District Grand Lodge at
Erie. Pa. on June 26, was selected in
place of Harry Kety, who was unable
10 attend. The y. NJ. II. a. and the
Y. W. n. A. were represented at the
outing. Athletic events were enjoyed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
LABOR RESOLUTION
SENT TO SOLICITOR
Street Directors Want Legal
Advice on State Eight-Hour
Work Law.

Resolutions adopted at recent
meeting of the Central Labor Union
calling attention to alleged violations
of the State law which provides an
eight-hour working day on all
municipal work and the payment, of
thee prevailing scale of pay as re-
ceiyed by the directors of the Street
and Sewer Department at their meet
ing this morning. together with a
letter In which it was stated that
while it Is not the intent OF the
Central Labor Union to hold up any
projects now under way, they do pro-
pose to use the proper methods to
see that the law is enforced and TO hold
those responsible for its enforcement
accountable to the people.
1t was further stated that the
union believes that in the operate
of the law In question ways and means
could be found for employing many
more men who are now facing the
Sritical unemployment problem. The
resolution itself was much the same
as has been forwarded TO other city
bodies regarding the matter.
President johnson called attention
to the implied threat as contained in
the letter and the resolution to the
effect that the union proposed to see
that the law is enforced Without
further comment or discussion the
letter and resolution were referred by
/ the board to the city solicitor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
FOX HUNTER NEAR DEATH.
Charles T.. Mather, Jr., Seriously Hurt
When Horse Stumbles at jump.

West Chester. Pa. Oct. 1l!-Charles
+. Mather, Jr., aged IL, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Mather, of Haverford and
Brandywine Meadow Farms, near Len
ape. has been unconscious in a private
room at the Chester County Hospital
here since Friday afternoon, when he
was injured by fall from a hunting
horse near I4enape. He suffers from
concussion of the brain and skull. A
specialist declared his condition serious
following an examination today. The
facts of the accident were not revealed
until yesterday. In company with a
party of young people who We're vis-
iting at Brandywine Meadow Farms,
Mather was riding along a road near
the farm, when the party decided to
ride across country. The others made
the Jump over a low fence successfully,
but the horse ridden by the lad stum-
bled and threw the rider heavily. He
was sent to the hospital here immed-
lately.
Young Mather met with a similar
accident late in the hunting season
last year. when he was riding in a
Joint meet Of the Pickering and Math-
sr hunts and was thrown when his
horse stumbled down an embankment
He was badly cut about the face and
head at that time, but soon recovered
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
PROTECTING CARS.
New Law Expected 70 be Beneficial 10
Automobile Owners.

While the number 81 aufomohlle
thefts in Delaware Is likely "a ruach the
same total in 1921. as ia lg20. fhis =
really a reduction since the registration
this yeaE is nearly 1000 more than last
year.
Il Is expected that the total wll he
reduced for 1922. IN consequence Of the
new automobile act, which hecame
effective September THIS law a
modelled after hat effective ln MARYLAND.
which IS on record as having diminished
losses in Baltimore alone hv 81 NN.OAW
Charles G.. Guyer. SECRETARY 0i the
Wilmington Automobile Association. s
of the opinion that a similar result uiil
be attained IN this State lie attributes
the reduction This year to the fact that
the surrounding States, Maryland, New
Jersey and Pennsylvania, have similar
laws. making the sale Of ears Illegal un-
less the transfer IS recorded
While the corporation "a hity aliili-
ated clubs IS frequently cihcaci0ls Is
securing the return oi ears rep0fied
stolen, Mr.. Guyar. said that the work.
ing Of the new registration law 4 ez-
pected 10 b. still more effective. The
cars found stripped are Tor ihe most part
rhose which have been abandoned hy
JOY riders aud left exposed by the
roadside.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
FORBID STANDS IN
STREET MARKETS
Resolution Restricting Use of
Sidewalks Declared a Law
by Directors.

Nay0r Leroy Harvey this morning
returned 10 the Street and Sewer De-
f-rtment with his approval the reso-
luton ps~sed by the directors prohib-
ting the construction OF stands IN the
street markets about the city. He Also
returned with his approval the resolu-
tion of the board passed sometime ago
regulating the construction of every
thing under. on and above the city
sidewalks and streets between the two
building lines.
The resolution restricting the us
81 stands in the city markets has at
tractcd more than usual interest be-
cause OF the fght some such properie-
tors have been making against the
removal OF their places OF business.
In fact some OF them have retained
Robert u. Harman as counsel to look
after their interests in the matter.
II was announced this morning that
warrants will b. sworn out tomorrow
morning for the proprietors OF all
stand. found IN the street markets
beyond the building line and that such
violstors will be prosecuted in the
city Court. Whether any OF the pro-
rrleiors who have retained counsel in
trad 20 fight the case is not known
The directors today formally es-
tAhil<hed Lincoln street between Sec
oud and Eighth as the site for a city
street market. subject 20 the rules and
regulations which govern the Other
street markets. The board received s
petition from the people living in tina
section of town congratulating tn,
directors for their action in creating
thAi marke; and stating their opposi
ton 20 It's removal TO any other sec
Llou
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
MANY REGISTER AT
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
Some Applicants for Work Have
Been Placed Through Efforts
of Bureau.

Up to noon today l5s OF the unem-
ployed OF Wilmington had made ap-
plication for work at the Office OF the
Delaware Public Employment Service,
working In cooperation with the
United States Employment Service,
In the old City Hall, Market street be-
low Sixth street.
That the number seeking employ
ment today will exceed that OF yester-
day. when 2SS were registered. is the
belief of Miss Katherine Smith, a
special representative from Washing
ton who is personally supervising the
initial program of the employment
campaign.
This morning Miss Smith succeeded
in placing Ia first-class carpenters
several marine steam filters and one
cook. II was explained that there is
demand for skilled laborers. such as
carpenters. marine steam filters and
boilermakers by local concerns.
Today telephone service was in
stalled in the employment office
Manufacturers wishing 10 cooperate
with the office are requested TO eithel
communicate by phone, or in person
The telephone number is $500.
Despite the fact that the Delaware
Public Employment Service is free L
every one in this CITY, only Few girl
or women have made application 70
work. Miss Smith today stated tina
requests are received almost daily 70
professional and domestic womel
workers and she especially urges tha
all girls out OF employment see he
personally and register.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
GREEKS DEFEAT TURKS on
NEW ASIA MINOR FRONT

Athens, Oct. 11.--Greek and Turkish
Nationalist forces have been engaged
In stern battle along the new front
in Asia Minor. extending from Afiun
Karahissar northward to a point al
most directly east Of Brusa.
On the southern end OF this line the
Greeks, says an official statement is
sued here, have won complete VIC
tory, driving the Nationlists from the
field and infiichng heavy losses upon
them.
Further north the fighting has ap-
parently consisted Of raids in force
hut Il liz evident the hostile armies
are in contact with each other.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
KREIGER GETS PERMIT.
VIII Install Gasoline Tank In Front OF
West Fourth Street Property.

Harry Kreiger OF $40 West Fourth
street this morning was granted per-
mission by the directors OF the Street
and Sewer Department TO install
500-gallon gasoline tank under the
sidewalk in front of his property at
the above address. II will be encased
In a concrete box.
Some time ago MIR. Kreiger put a
gasoline tank in the cellar of his home.
There was much objection from neigh
bors, but all the city could do was to
tear up the pipes leading 10 il. and
this was done by the workmen OF the
Street and Sewer Department under
police protection. His application to-
day was in due form and the location
of the tank complies with all the re-
quirements of the city's rules and
regulations pertaining to such install
lation.
James A. Strong was granted per-
mission to install a 500-gallon gaso-
line tank at 222 North Connell street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
SPANISH TROOPS ROUT
|. MOORS IN HARD FIGHT.
Tribesmen Lose Heavily in At
tack on General San
jurjo's Column.
BY Associated press 70 Every Evenlne.

t1y AHHttitAtH fiFNH " I>ffiy IfffHiIEs
Madrid. Oct. 1i.-Spanish troops
fghting In Morocco have defeated re-
belious Moorish tribesmen in an iu-
portant struggle near Gourougou. but
were compelled 70 beat off several ef-
forts by the Moroccans 10 outank
them.
El-Krin, commander Of the
Moors led strong enemy detachments.
which moved along the TANKS with
the intention OF cutting off General
Sanjurjo's column, but the movement
was detected in time, and the tribes
men were compelled to abandon the
struggle. after they had suffered very
severe losses.
The Spanish soldiers engaged in the
fight did not hold the positions they
had taken, II is indicated in an official
report issued here. When they re-
turned to their own lines, however,
they were not harassed. as usuel, BY
he Moors. A number OF native can
tonments at Gourougou were burned
by the Spanish before they left the
scene OF the night. Three cannon and
quantity Of ammunition were capt
ured by the Spanish.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
Run Over RY Car. Rack Hnrt.

Nicholas Comfy. Of 1113 Grant ave-
nue.. employed at the Nandever avenue
and Jessup street plant Of the Dla-
mond lee and Coal Company. was
painfully injured about the back this
morning when the wheels of an emp
ty cart passed over him. Comfy was
standing near the cart when the horse
which was attached TO 1t became
frightened and ran. The shafts OF the
vehicle struck him and threw him un-
der the wheels. He was taken 10 the
Delaware Hospital. His condition is
not believed to Be serious.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
JOS. ARCARO FOUND IN
AREAWAY UNCONSCIOUS

Unconscious. with blood flowing
from wound in his head. Joseph
Arcaro OF 502 Lombard street was
found lying in an areaway at Sixth
and Shipley streets last night. Taken
to the Delaware Hospital in the police
ambulance. it was found that his skull
was fractured. He is in a serious
condition.
On account Of the serious nature or
the injury and the shallowness of the
areaway which Is only four feet deep;
the police at first suspected foul play
and made an investigation. Nothing
to confirm the suspicion has been
found and Arcaro himself is in no
condition to talk.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
SAVED At FIRE BY
BLANKET LIFE NET
Kept Back From Jumping to
the Street, They Landed
Safely in Blanket.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-Two persons
were saved from possible death by fire
at 2,45 o'clock this morning by two
patrolmen from the Sixty-first and
Thompson streets police station. who
employed a BLANKET MS n life net.
The wagon from that station, with
Patrolmen Stillwell and Colfiesh
aboard. was returning from a call
when attention was attracted TO duh
glow in the cigar store OF Samuel
Gross, at 1884 North Fifty-fourth
street. Just as the patrolmen left the
patrol TO investigate the lower floor
burst into flames.
The policemen battered ON the doors,
hut IL was several minutes before they
could arouse Gross and his wife, who
live over the store. BY the time that
they We're awake escape on The stairs
had been cut of by the flames.
Stillwell ran and turned in an alarm,
while Colfesh stood urging the fright
ened couple not TO jump. Gross and
his wife, half panicstricken, were
standing on the window Aedge prepar-
Ing TO leap for their lives.
When Stillwell returned the two pa
trolmen took heavy blanket from the
wagon. They held this and ordered
Gross TO lower his wife down by her
wrists. Gross held Mrs. Gross toe
close TO the wall and her back struck
on projection, hurting IL slightly
When he released her she strucl,
safely In the blanket.
The policemen carried her 10 the
wagon and then went back for Gross
He, too. hung by his hands and drop.
/ ped safely into the blanket.
Mrs. Gross was taken to the West
Philadelphia Homeopathic Hospital
Gross suffered bruises. but was treat.
cd at his home.
The damage 90 the store and dwell.
| ing Is about $4,500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
COUNTY BALANCES.

The balance to the credit of New
Castle county reported 70 Levy Court
this morning by Treasurer Walker s.
Burris amounted TO $21 ,l9547.
Miscellaneous Road account shows
S10.s5 and the various hundreds as
follows. Christiana, s90s93, Mill Greek
s1,69266. White Clay Creek s5,S6s.67
Pencader $142.36. New Castle s5.s2
Red Lion s7691S, st. Georges s1S,'
sss.64, Appoquinimink s4O21.22. Black
bird S2,S50.45, Brandywine S25,732.Si
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
XII KLUX KLAN PROBE
ASKED OF CONGRESS
Imperial Wizard and Founder of
Order, First Witness TO be
Examined.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Oct. 1f.-Demand for
an investigation OF the activities Of
the Ku Klux Klap was made before the
House rules committee today by Rep
resentative Tague. Democrat, Massa-
chusetts.
Called as the first witness at hear
ings on a number Of resolutions pro-
viding for an inquiry by Congress, Mr..
Tague said he first directed the atten-
tion of the Department OF Justice to-
ward the Khan prior to the change OF
administration last March. Later ne
took UP the question with Attorney
General Daugherty and was informed
that the departments own inquiry
then under way. showed there was
foundation for some Of the charges
against the Khan.
There is no law to permit men 10
go out in the dark and take me or my
family from my home to punish me
whether ! am back or white. catholic
or jew" Mr.. Tague declared. ''If the
charges as published are true il Is
time for Congress to put out It's hand
and stop IT,"
Wlliam y. simmons OF Georgia, Inn
perial wizard and founder Of the Khan
was among the first witnesses to ar
rive.
Attorney General Daugherty alsc
/ was present at the hearing. which was
delayed for Some time, while a pacl
OF picture men got photographs of the
imperial wizard and the commiaee,
/ On the objection Of Ropreeanfatit,,
Rodenberg, Republican. Illinois, how
ever, the wizard and the committe,
were not included IN one group.
William J. Burns, chief Of the De
partment Of Justice Bureau OF In
vestigation also was on hand.
In opening the hearing Chairman
Campbell explained that a nunbe
Of resolutions had been introduce,
calling for a thorough investigation
OF the Klan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
US. NOT A RENEGADE
NATION, cox INSISTS
Former Presidential Candidate
Strongly Defends League
OF Nations.

Dayton, Ohio. Oct. 1.-THE Demo-
cratic party stands "infiexible, as We
did when the polls closed last Novem-
Der, for the League OF Nations with
the United States as cooperative
part OF H." former Governor James Nj.
Cox. Democratic Presidential candi-
date last fall. declared in a message
sent 10 the Democratic Club OF South
ern California. banQueting last night
at Los Angeles. The message follows;
Let me extend my felicitations to
the members and guests OF your or
rsn1zation. The events OF the past
year. Notwithstanding they brought
defeat at the polls. are heartening to
the cause Of Democracy. In the midst
Of chaos internally, and uncertainty
in Republican policy. we stand in
nexibly, as we did when the polls
closed last November. for the League
Of Nations. with the United States as
q cooperative part of 1t.
1T is Infinitely better TO maintain
q vital principle. even though 1t in
volve a temporary setback, than ii is
10 surrender honor 10 eSpediency for
the mere purpose OF winning an elec-
Aon.
History will record the abandon
nent OF our Allies as an unworthy
episode. II would have been no
worse II our troops had been With
drawn from France on the morning of
the battle OF Chateau -Thierry.
The spectacle Of regarding the
HAY Pauncefote treaty as a scrap OF
paper. lust as we begin conference
with a group of nations on disarma-
mcnt. is sad commentary on the be-
havlor OF country whose life and
traditions have been above reproach
Apparently. the national administra-
tion Is guided in its nondescrip
policies by the un-American element:
that made its election possible.
We are not renegade nation. and
W. will not for long permit ourselves
80 10 appear TO others. Good faith in oul
relations viii endure as private anS
national virtue. When sober re
rection brings proper understanding
~ our pathetic status in world af
fairs. vindication of the Democrac,
will he expressed in no misleading
terms"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
Y. NJ. c. A. ACTIVITIES.
Fiscal Year, Ended September 30. Was
Busy One

Fiscal Year, ssnded september 30. Was
Busy One.
At the monthly meeting If the board
of directors Of the Young Mems Chris-
tian Association last night, a report wsa
made of activities Of the hscal vcar.
which ended on September 30 This
showed large increase over previous
years. The report follows.
Educational department % subjects
taught. 90 men and boys enrolled. I04T
sessions held. Religious department -
total attendance at Bible classes. 6lg;
331 meetings held; total attendance.
25. $50. Phvsicsf department--604e en-
role in gym classes; total ATTENDANCE
at classes, II .902. estimated number
using swimming pool, So 200; total
attendance at other activities 26 nni
number taught 20 swim. sT3 The total
number using the btfildiug was 65 10o'
number Of meetings held there hv other
organizations, 362; attendance a. sum-
mer camp, 81.
At the meeting were George A. Elliott,
Henry NJ. Canby Charles III Cautweil,
r. II. Ford. William B. Foster. Mayor
LEROY Harvey, John ) Mullin. Eimer
Perry, w. G. Taylor, II. II. Ward. ST.,
Joseph 3. Hamilton and A. +. Lindlev.
All were pleased with the yearly report.
An even more extensive program than
that Of last year viii be put into effect
during the coming year, according 20
/ the Y. NJ. G.. a. officials.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
sw1TcHMEN NOT TO STRIKE.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Buffalo, y. Y, oct. 11.-Although 80
per cent Of the members of the
switchmens Union Of North America
voted to authorize a strike on account
of an eight per cent reduction in
wages, officers who left for Chicago
today to attend a conference Of rail<
road union Representatives expressed
the belief that no strike would %
are proposed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
PUBLIC SCHOOL CENSUS.
Work Was 1naugurated by the Teach
ers Today.

Teachers in the public schools of
the city began work today on the CEN
sus, which will be conducted all this
week TO determine the names, ages,
nationalities. religious denominations
and the names of one parent or guar
dian of all children in Wilmington.
Plans for canvassing the homes
were outlined by the principals and
teachers of the respective schools at
meetings held last night.
Each teacher will submit the list of
names secured on her route To the
principal of her school, who in turn
will submit the list TO the office OF
Superintendent Of Schools David A.
Ward.
The teachers expect to have An
ished the census at the end of this
week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
NAVE FOUND OASIS.
Eigkt -Drsuks- Landed In the Police
Station Last Night.

Last night eight men under the in
nusnos OF liquor were landed in the
police station. Some said they did not
remember where they obtained the
liquor. while others Just met a
ctr niger on the street" who gave
them a drink.
Arraigned IN Municipal Court today
John Flaherty, Thomas Manion.
Joseph Myers. James Golden and
Rot~rt Burke pleaded guilty and Were
each nncd $40. Sentence was sus-
pc dsd In the case OF Michael Brown.
Samuel FAIRIES and John McCul-
lou9h. who were picked up by Officer
Chambers while under the influence
" liquor and annoying pedestrians on
Market street between Ninth and
Tenth. by asking for money, were
charged with begging. They were al
% fned $40. They denied having ask
ID for money.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
MARVEL SEEKS TO RETIRE.
Asks Governor TO Release Him From
Highway Commission.

Josiah Marvel has again asked Gov
ernor Denney TO permit him to retire
from the State Highway Commission.
Last spring, when Senator Coleman
du Pont was in i'll health, Mr.. Marvel.
whose term had expired. consented TO
remain on the board until Mr.. du Pont
returned. because II new man was
named 10 the commissionership, he
would lack the experience,
Now that Senator du Pont has re-
turned. Mr.. Marvel says he feels that
his obligation has been fulfilled and
that he should be released from the
commissionership. The Highway Com
mission will meet at Dover tomorrow
afternoon at / o'clock. There is little
but routine business to come before
the commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
VIZ FDDINGS.
Forrest-Forrest

A quiet wedding took place at No.
zoe East Fifth street. October Z. when
Elsie n. Forrest. formerly Of Elkton,
Nd. and William T. Forrest, of VIII
snlngton. were married by Rev. George
White Dawson. Winnie z. Stevenson
was the bridesmaid and John Dumph-
sy b~~t man. The house was prettily
decorated. Refreshments were served
The happy couple left later in tht
evening amid a shower OF rice ant
confetti
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
Rullalng Permlt. ISSUED.

Permits issued yesterday a. the or
fee Of Building Inspector Ells r
Preston were as follows. Concnfd
Lumber Co. CogcorG avenue, Bati-
more and Ohio railroad and Rrooma
street. Tor a cement house, carrior and
tank, $4,000, ". BorOwka. SIS Church
street, alterations. t450. Wilson Hard.
ware Co, Third and shlplcy streets
repairs, SS25: W. G. Green. el7 south
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-11
CaIanthe Lodge AnnI,erMrr.

The sixteenth anniversary Of Calan-
the Lodge. No 20, knights Of Pythias,
will be celebrated this evening. be-
ginning at S.15 o'clock, with a very
interesting program, which will be
presented In the auditorium of the
Pythian Castle at sO6 West street.
There win be a musical program, to be
followed by dancing. Local and Phil
adelphia artists Of note have been en-
gagged for The occasion. The Calanthe
Lodge orchestra, of II pieces. under
the leadership of William S. Anderson
will furnish the music. The~committee
in charge OF the celebration includes
William r. Wilson, Alvin l.. Marvel
and Otto N. BurlShard.