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Evening journal., 1921-09-30
OOUBTLEGALITY
OF O-HOUR LAW
City Solicitor Satterthwaite
So Advises Council in
Preliminary Opinion
ANSWER TO co
TO LABOR UNIONS

City Solicitor Reuben satterthwaite.
Jr.. in a communication 10 City
Council last night. EXPIRE doubts
as to the constiiutionality Of the
state law governing hours Of labor
and wages Of men employed on city
work. but stated that ne did not
care to give an opinion until he had
given the matter further considera
ton. lie said that former city solici-
tors had given opinions that the act
was unconstitutional
with reference 10 the wages and
hours Of employment Of city cm-
ployes. Mr.. Satterthwaite saw no
reason why a city employe, II he so
desires may not work more than
eight hours a day provided he is
paid for the time he actually works.
on motion Of Councilman Nc
Manus. the communication was or
dered filed and the clerk Of council
ordered TO send a copy 10 the Gen.
tral Labor Union. The Central body
had asked for the opinion. Before
the vote was called for Councilman
Continued on Page Flfteen)
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
NAME STAFF
To COLLECT
STATE TAXES
c. S. Rice, Assistant; II. l.
ellis, DIR. w. r. Messick,
Chief Deputies
MAGEE AND WATSON
FOR FIELD AGENTS

Colonel George W. Sparks who
was appointed State Tax Commits
sioner by Governor Denney yester-
day. today announced the personnel
Of his staff At the same time. Col
onel Sparks said that none OF the
clerks had been named. nor would
they be for some time. Commits
sioner Sparks announced his ap-
pointments as follows:
Charles Sherburne Rice. OF this
city, assistant tax commissioner.
DR.. William r. Messick. Of Lewes.
deputy collector OF income tax.
Harry l. Gillis. OF this city. dep
Uty collector OF corporation tax.
John r. Magee. OF this city. field
agent for New Castle county.
A. A. Watson, Of Dover. field agent
for Kent and Sussex county.
All are Republicans.
Mr.. Rice, who is named as assist
ant tax commissioner. resides az
All West Twenty-second street. and
is a brother Of Resident Judge Her
bert l.. Rice. He served several years
as clerk Of the Municipal Court here
and served two terms as collector
Continued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
SURE ENOUGH, THIEF
HAD MAMNELE CAR

Joseph Mammeie. wholesale meat
packer sos Poplar street. had his
Cole 8" automobile STOLEN from in
front Of the Public Building last.
night. while attending the session Of
City Council.
Mr.. Mammele had accepted an in
vitation 10 eat ice cream with Coun-
eli, following the regular session.
and parked his car along Rodney
Square in front OF the building.
When he started for home the car
was missing. He notified the police
and officers were sent out in search
Of the car but without success.
One curious thing in Connection
with the theft is that Mr. Mammele
probably heard the thieves when his
car was run of, and stated TO those
present, THAT sounds like my car"
No one suspected robbery. however.
and no investigation was made until
ne started for home.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
HARDING HUNTS FOR
ENVOY TO GERMANY

WASHINGTON. Sept. 80 Omitted
Press) President Harding is still
looking for an Ambassador to go to
Berlin after the treaty is ratified.
High administration officials said
today that no one has been selected
for the job and that no names are
prominently under consideration
now.
Harding would have appointed
William Boyce Thompson. New
York. IL is said. but learned that
Thompson cannot leave his business
interests at this time Ellis Loring
Dresel. American commissioner at
Berlin. former Ambassador Jayne
Hin. ex-senator Beveridge, Of Indi-
ana. and Nicholas Murray Butler
are among those recently mention-
ed. but It was said by administra-
tion officials today ina none OF
these will be selected.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
new ARGUMENT
ON FIREDEPT.
Chancellor Announces Re
opening of the Suit on
Next Friday
POINT WAY
OUT OF TANGLE

on next Friday morning Chancei-
Tor Woicott will hear a ro-argumcnt
Of the case Of the Department of
Public Safety. in which a temporary
injunction was issued restraining the
Department OF Public Safety and
City Treasurer White from spending
any further sums of money on
paid fire department without first
complying with the terms OF the act
creating the department, and which
caused City Council 10 cancel the
bond ISSUE OF S697.OOO FOR the FIRE
department.
City Solicitor Satterthwaite and
Assistant city Solicitor Green have
held several conferences with the
Directors Of the Department Of Pub
Tic Safety within a few days and have
gone more fully into the legal points
involved and expect soon TO be able
TO formulate some plan whereby the
work OF organizing the paid fire de-
continued on page tend
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
CITY BUSINESS
IS IMPROVING
Topkis Bros. Report Big
Increase in Underwear
Trade
40 WORKERS ON
NEW SUGAR PLANT

Francis /. Jones. director general
of the employment service. Depart
mont OF Labor. Washington, Is IN
Wilmington today assisting in the
plans for establishing an employ
mcnt office. which. it Is hoped, will
do much to obtain work for the
ciiy's $4,000 TO $4,000 idle men and
women.
AIR. Jones called at the Office OF
Mayor Harvey this morning. but the
Mayor was out al the time. lie then
went TO the Office Of Dr. Joseph H..
Odon. director Of the Service citi-
zens. who has agreed TO undertake
the task OF establishing and manag-
ing an employment bureau. DR..
Odcll greeted him cordially and they
held a conference. results OF which
IL was said would be announced
later.
From the Office OF Doctor Odell
In the Public Library Building.
CONTINUED on page tend
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
TWO PLACES FOR
DELAWARE men
Senator Walker Appraiser
of Market Property in
Washington
TINSMAN
AS SPECIAL AGENT

State Senator John NJ. Walker.
of fockessin. has been named
member of a commission TO appraise
the value OF Center Market. Wash
ington, ID. c.. on RECOMMENDATION Of
Senator L. Heisler Ball The apprais-
al was provided for IN bin passed
by Congress some time ago. The
federal government is 10 take over
the property. There are to be three
commissioners.
Senator Ball also announced the
appointment OF William Tinsman. OF
Richardson Park as a special agent
Of the Department OF Justice. Mr.
Tinsman. who resigned as a county
constable months ago TO accept a
federal position, is welll known in
Christiana hundred and was an ap-
plicant for the position Of prohibition
director of Delaware.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
OBJECT no PREFERENCE

Argument was heard before Judge
Morris in United States District
Court, this morning. in a review Of
the case Of Mabel A. Bradford.
trading as c. VIM. X. Bradford. at
1O5 West Ninth street. declared a
bankrupt. and whose stock was sold
some months ago under orders Of
former referee in bankruptcy, Leon
ard L. Wales.
Objection was raised TO the max
ing of F. W. Roots a preferred cred
itor. and the action was defended
by Mr.. Wales and Edward Cooch.
the trustee.
Judge Morris reserved decision
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
THIS WIFE RESENTS
SLAP AFTER DANCE

Hearing in the case Of John Malloy
charged with assault and battery on
his wife. was continued until We'd
ncsday by Deputy Judge Lynn, in
Municipal Court this morning. at
the request Of the defendant, who
said ne wants to obtain witnesses
He is alleged TO have slapped his wife
as she was leaving dance at Kirk
wood Park. Wednesday night
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
B. r. 7. COMMITTEE Is
CONSIDERlN STRIKE

CHICAGO. Sept. 30 CUnited
Press) .-Grievance committees Of
the brotherhood Of Railroad Train
men on 57 lines today began con-
sideration OF the advisability Of
striking.
Within ten DAYS their decisions
will be In the hands Of President
William G.. Lee. who then will lay
the facts before the brotherhoods'
highest tribunal-the executive COM
mittee.
There is but little doubt among or
ganization officials as 10 the attitudes
Of the grievance committees. The
official canvass Of the strike ballots
showed 81 per cent. OF the members
voted to walk out rather than ac-
cept wage cuts. decreed by the
United states Labor Board.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
ESTRANGED FOR II
YEARS, KEEPS SILENT

NEW YORK. Sept. 80 CUnited
Press). - That Mrs. Fellcite F..
Clarke. wife OF the late +. Floyd
Clarke had lived estranged from
her husband without telling anyone
for % years, was revealed today
when she announced she would not
contest his will. made in 1914. in
which he left a considerable fortune
to Miss Coralie Hallett. Of Atlantic
City
Mrs. Clarke was Miss Felicite Fox,
daughter OF John Fox OF New or
leans. She was born in Columbia.
S. c.
The will made an award of silver
and plate, buried In Georgia during
Sherman's march to>the sea. to Mrs.
Charles f. Jones, a cousin. OF Day
tona, Fla.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
SEE WORK IF
FARM IS aided
National Bureau Thinks
Lower Freight Would
Solve Unemployment
MANUFACTURERS TO
STUDY PROBLEMS

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept 30
Omitted Press) agriculture is put
back on its feet the nationwide un-
employment problem win be solved
the American Farm Bureau told the
unemployment conference today.
Agriculture represents approx
mately 40 per cent. OF the buying
power Of the country. the statement
pointed out. Agriculture is now
crippled due to high freight rates
low food prices and other economic
handicaps and therefore Is almosi
entirely out Of the general COM
modify market. the bureau said.
BY putting the farmer back 70 thr
place where he can afford to buy.
vast market for all sorts Of COM
modities will be reopened. This de-
mand will cause factories to work
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
Pal Why Don't You AnSuer?"
His Song on ScaGoId to
Wife He Shot to Death


The murderer OF three-Mrs. Wan
deror her unborn babe and the
poor boob"-went 10 his death
without a show OF fear or an out
ward sign Of repentance.
AS he stood on the scaffold and
the hangman's moose was being ad-
justed Wandercr was asked whether
he had anything TO say. He respond
ed by singing In clear resonant
voice the chorus OF "Old Pal, Why
Don't You Answer Me?"
a dcathllke quiet settled on the
crowd which packed the little en-
closure whore the scanold was erect
cd. until the last note was finished.
As the hood was adjusted, Wan
derer repeated clearly the prayers
intoned for him by his pastor He
lContirued on Page Ten)
Evening journal., 1921-09-30

CHICAGO. Sept. 80. Omitted
Prcss) Carl Wanderer stood on the
scaffold and sang "Old Pal Why
Don't You Answer Me- before ne
was hanged today.
Hc was singing 10 the wife he
murdered. As though from a COM
cert stage. the following words
were sung without a break or waver
in his voice:
The long night through. I wait for
you;
old Pal why don't you answer mey
My arms embrace an empty space.
The arms that held you tenderly.
II you can hear my prayer,
Away up there
old pal. why don't you answer mef
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
i. S. TREATY
IS RATIFIED
BY GERMANY
Only Communists in Reich.
stag Vote Against Peace
With America
WASHINGTON TO
VOTE ON OCT. IA

BERLIN. Sept. 30 Omitted Press)
The Reichstag today passed tho
bill ratifying the treaty Of peace
with the United States. Communist
members opposed the measure.
The German Rcichstag ratified the
treaty September II. Germany has
now completed her part in ratifca-
tion Of the treaty which is before
the United States for debate.
WASHINGTON. Sept 30 Omitted
Prcss) The Senate today is to set
date for a vote on the peace treaty
with Germany. II is said TO approve
an agreement worked out by Sem
ators Underwood and Dodge. provid-
ing for bringing debate to an end
not later than Friday October IA.
The tax bill. while it will be in
theory laid aside for consideration
Continued on Page Fifteen)
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
DoKEYs HAVE JERSEY "TRIP.

The degree team, band and official
stan OF Hahbib Temple, No. 2O5.
Dramatic order Knights Of Kohras-
san. will motor to Bridgeton. y. j..
Saturday afternoon. October Is to
institute a temple there. Imperial
Prince Gus Meis. OF Portland. ore
gon, has sent word that he will be
in this vicinity about that time. The
Imperial Prince will preside at the
institution Of the New Jersey Dokeys
The members will leave Pythian
Castle about noon on that day and
viii go by private automobile by way
Of the Wilson Line and Penn's
Grove. n. j.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
MISS MACKIE QUITS
AS PASTORS AID

Miss Lillian r. Mackie. who has
been pastors assistant al First and
Central Presbyterian Church since
last December. has resigned and will
leave shortly for her home I'm Cecil
county, Nd. She has been actively
engaged in all branches OF the work
OF the church, working with Miss L.
j. McAilister. who is also pastors
assistant.
Miss Mackie has been instru-
mental in increasing the member
ship of the childron's organizations
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
snnr scARrs TnIEvEs.

Hearing some one trying TO open
a rear door OF his laundry, early yes
terday morning. Dong Lee, China
man. 21S West Seventh street, fred
a shot through the door and scared
the visitor away The shot attract
ed a number Of people who searched
the vicinity for burglars. but none
was found.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
oFF1cIALs EAT CREAM.

Following the business session OF
City Council last night. the members
several other city officials and the
newspaper men were given a gener-
Gus treat OF ice cream, cake, cigars,
etc. by Clerk OF Council simmons.
Meat Inspector Lutz. Mix Inspector
Hoilett and Inspector Of Oils and
Fluids Serson.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
ZINE BRICK THROWER.

Henry Mooney, Negro. was fined
$40 and costs on a charge OF assault
and battery on Charles Williams.
Negro. by Deputy Judge Lynn In
Municipal Court this morning.
Mooney was accused OF striking Will
liams in the head with brick in his
efforts d persuade him to leave the
yard OF his home. Fourteenth and
Thatcher streets.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
ORDER TWO MORE
PORTABLE SCHOOLS

Two additional portable school
buildings were ordered by NJ. How
ard Jester secretary Of the Board Of
Education this morning. Work on
the erection Of the portable build
ings az schools Nos. -, and 3 is now
about finished and materials for
similar buildings at schools Nos Is,
"A. 10. 26. 20 and a are arriving
daily and are expected to be assem-
bled and ready for occupancy in a
short time.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
WEST HUNGARY NOW
INDEPENDENT STATE

VIENNA. Sept. 80 Omitted Press).
-Burgenland, known here as West
Hungary" today proclaimed itself
an Independent state.
Hungarians who had seized the
territory in defiance Of the degree
Of the Allied Ambassadors al Paris.
have despaired Of securing possession
Of the disputed strip Of territory
which lies between Austria and Hun
gary. for Hungary and have declared
themselves Independent
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
THIS PLEA FAILS.

When arraigned before Deputy
Judge Lynn in Municipal Court this
morning on a charge of stealing a
ride on a passenger train Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad, Augusta
Alarcon said his mother is IN in New
York and he had no other means Of
reaching her. He was fined IS and
costs.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Invitations (war tax paidl. are
sxfonded through the Journal CLASSIFIED
foday-look for your name
foday in the CLASSIFIED Advs.-for a show
ing Saturday. ~
ALf.-STAR CAST. IN
"A WISE FOOL"
AT THE MAJESTIC
AND
CECIL Il. DE MILE PRODUCTION.
THE AFFAIRS OF ANATOL,"
AT THE QUEEN.
SEE PAGE 3 TODAY.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
CHARGEp MITH THREArs

Roy Burris and Harry Price. Of
Hamilton Park, were arrested by
Constable Cole. yesterday. charged
by Leroy Craig. S12 Washington
street. with threatening him with
bodily harm. on September 26th-
They will be given hearing before
Magistrate Broman tonight
Evening journal., 1921-09-30

LONDON. Sept. 80 Omitted Press).
c-Lioyd George has wiped the Irish
slate clean by his note TO Sim Fein
yesterday is the view Of the British
press today
De Valera should now accept with
out hesitation the British invitation
to an untrammelled conference.
The British Premier has virtually
unanimous backing by the press and
public here as a result OF his invita-
tion 10 a conference October Il. In
which he made no conditions or
stipulations. only the Morning
Post excoriates Lloyd George. call
ing his invitation a new surrender
90 the Irish rebels"
Reports from Dublin were that
the Dali cabinet would meet today
and dispatch its reply. Il was be-
lieved IL would accept the British
proposal.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
s.ol INCHEs OF SEPT. RAIN

The total rain fall for the present
month. according TO records kept by
the Street and Sewer Department.
was 3.04 inches The heaviest rain
of the month fell on September IL.
when there was a fail OF 1.SS inches
More than twice as much rain fen
during August. when 6.45 inches
were recorded The total for Sep
tomber 1920 was ass inches
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
RETIREs FROM Army.

Sergeant William Ray has been
discharged from the army and has
eturned 10 his home here. He was
page In the county courts before en-
listing in the army.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
RIInnING PERNIITs.

Inspector Preston has issued the
GLOWING building permits:
Ellen C.. Byrne. 1918 Pearl street.
SIS.
Jeston r. Knight, 23lS Market
street. addition. $125.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
NE rnnNIAs rn spENI,

The Wilmington Meth o d is I
Preachers Association will be ad-
dressed next Monday morning by the
Rev. r. Parks Thomas, pastor Of
Epworth Church.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
Dali CABINET
SHAPESLATE
PEACENOTE
Dublin Believes Sim Fein
Will Accept October
Conference Invitation
LONDON SUPPORTS
PREMIER'S POSITION

DUBLIN. Sept 30 Omitted Press).
The Sim Fein cabinet met here
this afternoon to consider the reply
which Il intends to forward shortly
to Lloyd George. inviting him to a
peace conference October IL.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
Try This on Him

Make a popular proverb out
Of these letters by properly ar
ranging them: aacddeeefhhhi-
kllnnooprrsstttu.
Answer to yesterdays; 5S.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30

I OST-SMALL FOUNTAIN PEN,
II Nandcvcr Ave. and Church 81. and
18th and Market SITS Reward N returned
10 500 Nandever Ave. sept30-lt.
CONTINUED on Page Twenly-three.l
Evening journal., 1921-09-30

Have you tried Glover Dairy -
ter? Phone 1sto-154l--AdR.
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
TODAYlS TFNfPFRATURE
SUN AND TIDE
Head OF Christiana.
iOsT AND ROUND.

High water. 1920 A. NJ. 1o.45 p. NJ
Low water . $40 A. NJ. $50 p. NJ
Evening journal., 1921-09-30
The Weather

Thunder storms this afternoon or
tonight; much cooler tonight: Satur-
day fair and cooler, strong south
shifting to west winds probably
reaching gale force.
, 1921-07-21
ST0CKMEN OVER THE RANGE
FORM A NEW ASSOCIATION
Cattlemen Using Forests in Douglas
Creek Country Organize for
Mutual Benefit.

Cattlemen representing the majority
the Douglas Greek and Holmes units
on the Medicine Bow forest met at the
office Of the Supervisor last week and
organized the Douglas Stock Associa-
ton. h association includes as
members those permittees grazing cat
tie within the Medicine Bow national
forest upon the lower Douglas Creek
and Holmes units. The association was
organized at this time with the par
ticular point in view of cutting out
and improving the trails in the lower
Douglas Greek and Holmes units in
order to afford more ready access to
these grazing lands.
The objects of the association are
stated to be TO promote and protect the
business of raising live stock. to do
any and all things lawful. Just and
necessary to better the interests of all
the members of the association. to Sc
cure equitable and just legislation and
grazing regulation, and to work in CO.
operation with the Forest Service in
the protection and economical use of
all products of the national forest.
The Officers elected by the AssOcia-
ton are: o. Wallis, president: WIN.
Sewers, vice president II. W. Camp
bell. secretary-treasurer. These men
together with Fred w. Geddes, VIM.
Rathje, and Walter G.. Corners, were
elected as the advisory board as the
representatives of the Association in
dealing with the Forest Service.
, 1921-07-21
Suit Filed to Compel Distribution
Of Oil Money TO School Districts.

A mandamus suit has been filed with
f. s. Fobes, clerk of h state supreme
court. against State Treasurer A. ID.
Hoskins by T. W. Arnold of Laramie
and A. II. Beach of Newcastle, to com-
pei the state treasurer to give school
districts Nos. / Inc 2 in Weston coun-
ty their proportion of the ell royalties
sought to be distributed to the several
school districts Of the state according
to the number of children.
The two Weston county districts are
made plaintiffs to get an opinion from
the state court as to the constitutional
ity of the statute. Chief Clerk Fobes
has issued the writ but it has not been
returned yet.
Messrs. Arnold and Beach were mem
bers of the last legislature and assist
ed in passing ii. B. ~, which provided
that a portion of the royalties from
oil lands should go to the several
school districts of the state for their
immediate use. The bill was declared
unconstitutional by Attorney General
Walls. who held that the money from
royalties, amounting at this time to
about n million dollars, should be add-
ed to the permanent school fund. and
not apportioned for present-day needs.
, 1921-07-21
Highway Marking is in Progress.

The Laramie branch of the Rocky
Mountain Highway Association this
week began the marking of the high
way within the confines of Albany
county. and it is expected that other
branches will soon take up the work
in their respective neighborhoods, and
that the entire route from Denver to
Yellowstone Park will be marked with
the official green and white markers
before the close of the present season.
a portion of the road in Fremont
county has already beer finished and
the work. of marking the section be-
tween lander and the southern en-
trance to the park will be started next
month. as soon as final construction is
accomplished.
The Denver-Laramie section will re-
ceive the attention of the association
next week and the week following and
will he completed within the next ten
days, assuring tourists of the best
marked highway in the west. The as
sociation's markers are being placed
every mile, except at the approaches of
towns. where they are placed every
half mile. with a liberal distribution at
all curves and intersections.
, 1921-07-21
Distillery Found
in Nearby Hills
MOOnshiner Was Well Stocked and
Preparing to Go Into Business
On a Large Scale.

A party of officers including Deputy
Sheriffs Roy c. Peck and A. j. Kenna-
day, Game Warden Bob Mccullough Of
Laramie, Justice Ira g.. WANT of Sara
toga and others, last Sunday afternoon
raided a still maintained M operated
by one Doc" NARROW in the Cedar
Creek country about ii miles from
Saratoga, arresting NARROW and bring
ing him and h important parts of his
manufacturing equipment to town
with them.
While nothing is known as to the ex-
tent of Marlow's operations in the past.
he was evidently preparing for a lucra-
tve future business, as about 80 gal
Ions of the finished product Of his still
was found and destroyed, and about
twenty barrels of mash ready for the
distilling process was found stored
about the premises.
Sheriff Sanders came up from Raw
Inns Monday to take the man in charge
and a preliminary hearing was held be-
fore Judge Want that afternoon.
NARROW made no p%retense at defense.
pleaded guilty and was bound over to
the district court, and was taken TO
Rawlins for safe keeping. The officers
made another trip to the site of the
moonshining operations Monday after
noon and either destroyed or took away
with them the balance of the supplies
and equipment.
There had been much curiosity of
late among people who Travelled back
, 1921-07-21
Looks Encouraging.

The announcement hat officials of
the Union Pacific at Cheyenne have
been authorized TO employ one thous-
and additional men on the mainten-
ance of way force is n significant one.
Not only will the addition of that large
II body of men ON this division act in
evitably as a decided stimulus to bust
ness throughout the state, but it sig
nallzes that resumption of activity for
winch industry has been so eagerly
waiting. 1t is too early yet to draw
definite conclusions. but such SIGNS MS
this point en~couragingly upward out
of the slough of depression into which
the country has been plunged.-Lara-
mic Republican.