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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
BURNING CARD BOARD
CAUSED FIRE SCARE
Engine Co. No. S Called James
Saulsbury's Home by CHM
ney Fire.

People living In the vicinity of
James Saulsbury's home, Mt 1413
Woodlawn avenue, thought the house
was on fire yesterday afternoon about
o'clock when they saw flames shoot
ing from the chimney and someone
telephoned to Engine Company No. 6.
The firemen were on the scene within
a few minutes and they saw fire in
the chimney. Two buckets of coal
dumped down the flue smothereH the
iames. The house. was not damaged.
Some cardboard was being burned I'm
an open fire place when the wind car
ried piece up the chimney and Il
stuck at the top and burned there.
This is what the neighbor had seen.
The new American-La France ser
vice truck purchased by the Depart
ment Of Public Safety for service in
the fire department has arrived In
this city and will be unloaded this
afternoon. II carries a 55-foot ladder
and other equipment and will he one
Of the three trucks provided for ser
vice here. The department Is now
waiting for a demonstrator from Ell
mira, y. Y, 10 give the machine a
test before It is accepted.
The truck will be housed In the
here within a week or two. IL will
. for the present. II will probably
respond TO all alarms on the west side
OF the city while Truck No. takes
care of the east side. There is ar
aerial truck with a 75-foot extension
ladder ordered and 1t will be delivered
here within week or >wo. II will
make the third of the trucks for tht
new department.
The safety directors yesterday re.
ceived and opened fifteen bids on tn,
contract to make extensive altera
t!Ons and improvements TO the hous,
OF Engine Company No. 4 formerly
the Phoenix Company's headquarters
No award was made. however, ant
none will be made for a day or two
At present the engines Of Com
panies Nos. and ] are quartered II
this house. pending the completion
of work under way at Engine Hous'
/ No. |. If the alterations are started
at once at No. house these engines
will have TO be quartered elsewher,
Z and for this purpose IL is understood
/ the safety directors are contemplating
/ renting the house of the Fame Hos
Company at Second and Shipley street
until such time as all the fire com
panies can return 10 their permanent
/ houses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
WORLDS LARGEST SNAKE
TWENTY-FIVE FEET LONG
Eats Every Three or Four
Weeks, Then Consumes a
Whole Deer or Pig.

What Is said TO be the worlds larg-
est captive snake is now at the Ma
tionaI Geological Park in Washington.
IL IN a large regal or reticulated
python that once slithered through
the Malay forests. From tip to tip
II is about 25 fet long. While a speci-
men that measured little less than
20 feet long was once killed. lt is be
lieved that the snake now in Washing
ton is the largest on exhibition.
! A special cage OF extra thitk glass
was built to house the new python.
which came from New York IN a
heavy wooden box, perforated with
small holes 10 allow circulation OF air
The python did not eat on it's journey:
st only takes food once in three or four
weeks. But these infrequent meals
usually consist Of large pig or even
small deer or antelope. which is crush
ed TO death in the coils Of the snake
and then swallowed whole and digest
Cd while the snake passes the time ly-
ing partly submerged in cool water
until its next meal-time arrives.
II this great regal python were a
star attraction in circus. it would
~ FHaIiy bN bhAtF itfCfh ~ a. Bbct fOil~
strictor that eats EN- alive" Accord
ing to Dr. n. Hollister, superintendent
OF the National Geological Park. who
was chairman Of the new python's re-
ception committee. most OF the snakes
that are shown in the greatest shows
on earth" and advertised as boa con-
strictors. are pythons. The circus
variety OF python is usually Of the
rock or black species which grows Il
or Is feet long, and is found in South
America. These do. not compare in
size with the larger regal species that
are found in the Malay regions parts
of Asia and the Philippines. The
Washington Zoo has three specimens
of the smaller pythons.
The new snake has been obtained
as part payment for a baby hippo
potamus that the National Geological
Park raised last year Most of the
additions to the zoo are obtained by
exchange in this way. The. new py-
thon arrived in New York from the
Orient through the regular commercial
, channels of Gagged animal trading
, The snake cost 81 per pound and Il
Is estimated to weigh close to 25I
pounds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
LAUNCH R. D. LEONARD
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Distinguished Party Will be
Guests of Harlan Officials
for the Occasion.

Preparations for the launching of
the cargo carrier r.. ID. Leonard, n
steamship being built for the Atlantic
Refining Company at the Harlan plant
Of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Cor
poration. Ltd, next Saturday after
noon at l o'clock. have already been
completed. according to IL. Nj. Taylor,
Jr., assistant to the general manager
at the plant. The sponsors party will
include many out-of-town guests and
invitations to attend the launching
have been sent to officials of several
other shipbuilding concerns.
Mrs. Il. ID. Leonard, wife of the
president of the Atlantic Refining
Company. after whom the ship will be
named. has been selected as the
sponsor.
At Ills o'clock Saturday morning.
the guests will be entertained at a
| luncheon in eharlnaH altH
luncheon in the Harlan plant dining
room by the local officials. Represen-
tatives OF the Atlantic Refining Com
pany will also attend the luncheon.
The new boat, il was explained
will leave No. way promptly at l
o'clock. \ platform will be erected TO
circle the bow of the ship to accommo-
date the sponsor and guests.
! At the Harlan plant today II was
stated the following guests will attend
| the launching: J. w. Van Dyke
/ Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. William
| Irish. Philadelphia Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Hill. Philadelphia; MIR. and Mrs
Il. d. Leonard. Philadelphia: MIR. and
Mrs. w. ID. Anderson. Philadelphia
/ Mr.. and Mrs. w. =. Cutler, Oak Lane
! Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Silverton
Frankford. Pa; q. +. Glines, Frank
! lin. Pa; Major j. II. Stone, Wayne
Pa; +. ]. Henry, Bywood. Pa: +. r
Cox, Philadelphia; William McKaig
Philadelphia; Z. +. Lippincott. Upper
Darby, Pa; Joseph +. Gabriel. En-.
gineers Club. Philadelphia: c. Il
| Waite, Engineers Club, Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Fry, Camden. y
j.; w. j. Patterson. Pittsburg. Pa.
Joseph II. KuntZ, Pittsburg. Pa; II
O. Rodgers. New York; J. b. Glover
Collingsdale. Pa; MIR. and Mrs. Irs
Jewell Williams. Chestnut Hill. Pa.
Matthew +. Roberts. Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Purdy, Whining
ton; MIR. and Mrs. j. NJ. Marvis, Phil
adelphia: Mr. and Mrs. Walter c
Richardson, Philadelphia; Mr.. AMI
Mrs. II. NJ. Nichols, Swarthmore. Pa.
f. S. Burke. Pittsburg. Pa; Mr.. ant
Mrs. William a. EdsalIe, Haverford
Pa; Mrs. Sarah l.. Garretson, Phil
adelphia Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Swenk
Philadelphia; David NJ Patton. Phil
adelphia, and Mrs. Elizabeth Patton
OF Philadelphia.
officials of the Harlan plant an'
friends who will attend the launching
are: w. T. Thompson, superinten
dent Of car shops; Mr.. and Mrs. S. X
Smith; Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Weaver
W. A. Quade, MIR. and Mrs. w. II
Collins; r. b. German, New York
a. w. Christian. New York: Miss l.
II. Diverty, Wilmington; II. NJ. Taylor
Jr., and Inspectors Blanford and Nc
Vey. representing the Atlantic Re
filming Company.
c. NJ Gage, president of the Hunt
ingdon Broad Top Railway Company
of Philadelphia. from whom the Har
Ian plant recently received a contrac
for the construction of 35 all-stee
cars, will also attend the launching
IL was stated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
POLITE BANDIT.
Robbed Fellow Passengers sof VII.
mlngtOn Man Near Chicago.

Hamilton r. Beacon, salesman for
the du Pont Company, residing at
1913 Shallcross avenue. was passen-
ger on a train which was held up by
n bandit outside Chicago last Satur-
day. Mr.. Beacon was in the rear of
the Pullman. where the bandit operat-
ed, and first learned of the hold-up
when the Negro porter da shed into
the car and locked himself in the
dressing room.
When Mr.. Beacon reached the Pull
man car the bandit had escaped. The
outlaw was rather polite, according TO
the story told by his victims He in
formed the women that they need not
be afraid. he intended to harm no one,
and distributed "bcg your pardon's'
and $50 sorry's" as calmly as If at
tea. Before he hopped Off the train TO
waiting automobile he called out
a Merry Christmas" to the passengers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
WORLDS BIGGEST POWER
PLANT STARTED TODAY
Canada Celebrating Inaugural
tion of $4,000, 900 Enter
prise on Niagara.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Niagara Falls, Ont. Dec. 2S.-The
throwing in of a switch at the new
hydro-electric power house at Queens
town today started the first of the
generating units of the greatest hydro
electric power system in the world,
just completed at cost OF over
SsS, 100000.
Today's event marks the culmina-
tion of an immense project which has
been under way for three years.
Government, municipal and other
officials of the Dominion and the
Province, officials and engineers OF
power companies on both sides of the
border and members of the hydro
electric commission of Ontario were
present at the ceremony.
Premier f. c. Drury OF Ontario
threw in the switch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
MISS MANWELL'S DEATH.
Deceased Was Much Beloved by 0c-
cupants OF Florence Crittenton Home.

The sudden death of Miss Anna
Maxwell. assistant superintendent OF
the Florence 'Crittenton Home at SOC
West Fifth street. on Monday night.
is a source OF much regret to the
superintendent. Elizabeth B Mcclellan,
and the residents at the institution.
She had been extremely kind to every
one, they say, and had always aided
90 the best Of her ability any activities
which would be Of advantage to them.
An elaborate Christmas celebration
had been planned by the home, and
Miss Maxwell had aided in its ar
rangeqneut by trimming the tree. and
carefully selecting gifts for the girls.
She hai just been preparing to join
in the singing of carols on Monday
night when she was stricken by the
fatal illness.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Omit hRN.
Mrs. Lucy A. Bowers.

After an illness ~ two wears Mrs.
iMcy a Bowers died az her home.
SEQ West Ninth street. yesterday. She
wns a member Of the order of the
Easicrn star and wost Presbyterian
church. She IL survived by two
daughters. Miss Margaret Kelley,
principal uf No ! school. aud Miss
Elsie Bowers. Funeral services will
be- held az her late residence at .
O'Clock Friday afternoon. lnternent
Will he IN Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
one New scarlet re,er Case.

one new cnse ~ scarlet fever has
been reported in the city during the
last two days. The public schools are
,losod this week for the Christmas
holidays and while they viii re-open
neat Tuesday the health aud school
authorities are not apprchcnsive OF
any new outbreak such az occurred at
school No. 2s, which had 90 bee closed
ana fumigntod last week. II IL be-
noNcd that by the time FOR the OPEN
lng ~ The schools again. the scarlet
foNef WI have been practically stamp
vd cui Special care viii De- exer.
cined in the future 60 prevent another
such epidemic among tho school
vhiidrcn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
BANDITS LOOT DISTILLERY.
rs Armed and Masked Get 325
Cases of Blue Ribbon
Whisky.
Ty Associated Press to Every Evening.

Louisville. KY, Dec. 2S.-Twenty-
five bandits swooped down on the Blue
Ribbon distillery at Eminence. KY
early today, locked five guards in the
office of the plant and stole 325 cases
Of bottled in bond whisky, according
TO a report to Louisville police.
The report said all of the robbers
were masked and heavily armed. Two
automobile trucks We're used to haul
the liquor away, said the report which
added that the trucks took the road
toward Louisville.
Soon after the bandits departed. the
five guards, who were bound with
ropes. released themselves and mott
fed the Henry county authorities. Al
cities within a 60-mile radius of Emf
renee were notified 10 watch for the
bandits.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
HANDSOME GIFT
FOR HARRY MAYER
industrial Accident Board Men,
bsrs and Staff Remember
Retiring Official.

Tho presentation of n gold watch
chain hnd Masonic consistory charm
20 HAIRY Mayer of Dover. who viii
retire from the Industrial Accident
board with the closing of the year.
featured the meeting OF the board in
It, offices I'M the Ford Building this
mornlnf.
Prior 90 the gift making. the board
considered unfinished work. and sue
cccdcd In completing all business
pcndlng. The now board which will
likely meet for organization next
week. viii not have any leftover
business 90 consider
An award was made in one case
that of "A. q. smith, b26 Lombard
street. Smith sustained an injury 20
His right arm while working FOR the
General Chemical Company, more
than year ago. tie applied for COM
pensation and was granted partial
permanent disability, which he has
hccn receiving. Tie applied 20 have
the remainder of the sum commuted
nnd this was granted. The award made
today calls FOR payment Of S599,65 20
Smith IN fun FOR all injury sustained
Tho oath of office was administered
o. the new member. who will succeed
Mr. Mayer. Il. X. Jones Of Dover
Charlcs N. Grantland. secretary Of the
board ottciating.
An Qf the members of the board
were present and also some friends
Attorney General $. u. Townsend. Jr.
ono of the first members Of the In
dustrlal Accident Board and its first
president. presented the gift To Mr.
Mayer ON behalf Of all past and pres
cnt members Of the board and the
stan of the office. The gift is what Is
known ~ a Waldemar chain, and
with the charm Is a very handsome
token. MIR. Mayer ~ prominently
Identified IN Masonic circles through.
out Delaware He responded 20 Mr.
Townscnd's speech IN an appropriat,
address of thanks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
RilIntNc PERMITS.

Plans have been approved and per-
mits issued by tho building inspectors
office foF the following projects:
Fifth street southwest corner Madi-
con street, James NJ, Saycrs owner
Howard n CLARK. builder; additions
ts1on.
Monroe street southwest corner
Twcntv.third street. James A. Hur-
lock- owner Hcindle-Samworth Com
phuy. builders. store ana apartment,
81 600
Seventeenth street. 600 East. Nath-
an Splegcl owner and builder; private
rsfnRc. tigt
Mnplu street goo John " Phillips
owner iicrhvrl O. King. builder: heat
lrF system $500
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
MRS: GAMBLE LATR0BE
TO GIVE LUNCHEON

The luncheon TO be given by Mrs
Gamble Latrobe, general superinten
dent Of the Southern General Division
L. II. r. on January sixth. will not
be for all members. but only those who
have actively engaged in work during
the year. All those who have taken
part in the actual work of the organ
ization are invited, no matter of what
division they are members and they
should notify their superintendents
not later than January 3.
Following the luncheon there will be
a business meeting at two o'clock to
which all members of the Southern
General Division are invited, and at
four O'Clock there will be a tea and
social hour at which all members OF
the division vii be guests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
LEGION MEN DANCE TONIGHT.
Proceeds VIII he Turned Over tu
Emergency Relief Fund.

Everything is set for the holiday
dance OF the ex-servicc men and their
friends Mt the New Century Club to-
night. The proceeds will be turned
over to Mayor Harveys Emergency
Relief Committee. There will be- sew
eral surprise features which have been
arranged by the committee In charge
The dance hall has been decorated for
the occasion. The Original Six or
chestra Will furnish the music.
The committee in charge. which
comprises g. A. Wedler and William
IL Duer of Fisher Post. John p
Eckles and DR.. William c. Speakmar
of Roberts Post. and Frank c. Hughes
and A. ~ Kuschan of Delaware Post
believe that the dance Will be ore OF
the most pleasing events OF the sea
son.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
PERSONAL.

c. Slape, formerly of this city. but
now OF Danville. Virginia, spent the
Christmas holidays as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Grove.
Miss Elizabeth Morton is spending
the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Ed
ward Noller of Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. OToole and
family of 1117 West Sixth street have
returned home after visiting their
daughter Sister NJ. Rosanna, at St
Elizabeth's Convent. Philadelphia, Pa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Movie Operators Elect Officers.

At recent meeting Of the Moving
Picture Machine Operators Local
i73. ]. A. T. 5. of f.. OF this city. the
following officers were installed:
President, George Joseph; vice presi-
drnt, Frank Page; business agent.
Albert Williams; financial secretary
treasurer. Edward Veasy; recording
secretary. John r. Waller: sergeant
alarms Herbert Il. 'Hennessey.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
OHIO WATERS FALLING.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Cincinnati, Dec. 2S.-The Ohio river
here early today registered sos feet
having fallen two tenths of foot from
the crest stage of 56 feet reached late
yesterday. The government weather
bureau announced the river would
continue to fall and by tomorrow night
would probably be below the falling
stage of so feet. Damage caused By
the high water has been slight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
MRS, MCCORMICK GETS
DECREE OF DIVORCE
Daughter Of John D. Rockefeller
Separated From Wealthy
Harvester Head.
pv Associated Press to Every Evening.


Chicago, Dec. 2s.--Mrs. Edith r
Mccormick. daughter OF John ID.
Rockefeller. Sr., millionaire oil king,
was granted n divorce from Harold
4. Mccormick, president OF the Inter
national Harvester Company. In Su-
peror Court today.
No provision for nlmony was In
cluded in the divorce decree, which
was signed In court by Judge Charles
A. Mcdonald after Mrs. Mccormick
had filed suit for divorce on charges
of desertion against Mr.. Mccormick
who admitted the charges.
While no announcement Of any set
tlement was made In court, an agree
ment has been reached between Mr.
and Mrs. Mccormick on the division
of property. according to Clarence
Darrow, one of counsel for Mr.. Nc
Cormick.
Mrs Mccormick Is the only daugh-
ter of John ID. Rockefeller. Sr. She
returned TO this country few weeks
ago after spending eight years in
Switzerland. Upon her return she
took UP her residence In the McCor-
mick town house while Mr.. McCor-
mick moved to his estate at Lake For
est Although they are Jointly the
hackers and principal contributors 70
the Chicago Opera Association and at
tend almost nightly, Mrs Mccormick
has occupied box on one side OF tho
house and Mr.. Mccormick. and his
daughter, Muriel. on the other.
Mrs. McCormick's suit alleges de.
sertlon. Rumors of the impending
suit have been current ever since Mr.
and Mrs. Mccormick returned from
Europe last summer at the same time
but on different ships. Mrs: McCor
mick denied at the time n divorc,
was contemplated. while Mr. McCor.
mick issued n laconic statement tina
he had moved his home to the country
estate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Ilnd Stolen Auto.

An automobile owned by Mortimer
j. i. Moore. 1903 West Ninth street,
and stolen from in front Of his home
about o'clock last evening was found
abandoned near Harlan Field this
morning. Thomas Borden. caretaker
Of the field. who discovered the ma
chine, notified the police II was not
damaged and the police believe 1t was
taken by party OF joyriders.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
PENN. co. VOTES DIVIDEND.
Three Per Cent on the Last Six
Months; Panhandle Not to
Declare One.
ty Associated Press to Every Evening.

Philadelphia. Dec. 2S.-The board of
directors of the Pittsburgh, Cincin-
natl, Chicago and st. Louis Railroad
Company (Panhandle) announced to-
day that in view of the financial situa-
ton for the last year, no dividend
would be declared. This announcement
was made today at the offices OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
II was also announced the board
of directors of the Pennsylvania Com
pany declared dividend of three per
cent, making six per cent for the
year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Improve Madison ST. Building,

Alterations and additions, includ-
ing fire escapes. TO the premises at
the southwest corner of Fifth and
Madison streets viii soon be made by
the owner. James NJ. Sayers Howard
g. Clark is the builder, his contract
hgure bring s4,l00.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
McAteer Warns of Stands.

Merchants who were allowed a little
loniency In the matter of placing
their stands on the sidewalk during
the Christmas shopping season have
shown tardniess in returning them
within the proper limits and have been
warned by Clerk Of the Market Ed
ward McAteer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Il. ". Clinton Studies doh.

Russell A. Clinton recently elected
hy tho Board OF Education &c be book %
Keeper in that department. was at
the boafdt offices in city Hall this
mvfninF going over the department. 5
accounts to iamilinriae himself with
No work he Will bavo to perform. RE
vii assume his new duties next week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Nall rear. Jahnsen,s Enee.

Samuel johnson, Negro. 900 East
SECOND street. was treated al the Della
ware Hospital this morn.ng for a se-
we're iaccfation of the left cncck Six
stitches were required 20 sew up the
wound. Johnson said hc fou against
. aA1 la ths NAIL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
and Fourteenth and Walnut.
Firemen Lose EuuIDmput.

Truck Co. No. 3 of the fire depart
ment lost a six-foot ceiling hook and
a small crowbar on Sunday while
responding Ia alarms received from
Eighteenth and Brinckle avenue.
Vandever avenue and Thatcher street,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
j. A. Hurlock to Build.

story brick store and apartment at
Twenty-third and Monroe streets
from plans by De Haven Morris. The
size on plan is 80 Sd feet and the
cost is put at $1,000 by the contrac-
tors, The Heindle- -Samworth Company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Water Main Springs Leak

A large water main at the intersec-
tion of Fourth and Pine streets sprang
leak early this morning. necessitat-
ing the Immediate attention of the
Water Department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Library Closed New Years.

The Wilmington Institute Free Lii
brary will be open next Sunday. but
will be closed on Monday, which will
be observed as New Years Day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28

Read the classification II of the clas-
sified ad section and see what houses
are for rent today.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
OBITUARY.
c. E. Galloway.

Funeral services for Clifton z. Cali
loway, 20 years odl who died yester-
day will be held from his late home
at the southeast corner Of Fourth and
Union streets Ia 1.30 o'clock Friday sf-
ternoon. Burial Will be in Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Frank l.. Merritt

Funeral services for Frank Leslie
Merritt. "a years old. who died yester-
day will be held from the home OF his
father Thomas Merritt. 923 Anchorage
street at o'clock Friday afternoon.
Burial will be in Mt. Salem cemetery
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Anna j. Morrison.

Anna J. Morrison, 70 years old. died
at Newark this morning. Funeral SER
vices will be held from her late home
on Main street at o'clock Saturday
afternoon. Burial will be in White
Cinr, ft-anIr cnr-,afa-rr