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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
FORCE SETTLEMENT
Of CITY TAXES DUE
Threat of Legal Proceedings
Brings in Large Sum From
DeIinquents.

Since the announcement a few weeks
ago that the city wsls going to pro-
ceed TO enforce collection of the de-
linquent taxes due from property
owners, there has been something of
u rush to settle up and as n conse-
Quence the collectors in both districts
have taken in something over $50. 600
in taxes which We're owing for several
years. Neither collector. however. is
now permitted to- accept payment OF
taxes for properties where the civ
has started proceedings unless the
costs OF the case TO date are paid and
in addition the sum of $40 to cover
the search which has been made.
City Solicitor Reuben Satterthwaite
Jr. has been working for long time
on the list of delinqucnts and has
completed a search of the title TO about
fifty properties. This establishes all
the taxes due and the liens against
them and then suit is brought. Where
judgment is given in favor OF the
city the property involved will be sold
to sitisfy the judgment.
There is still sum of between
s150,000 and 100000 due the city in
back taxes for the years from 1921
back to 1914, IT is to gather in this
money that the present proceedings
are being under taken and il is tho
first real Efforts that have heen made
for a long time TO clear up the tax
books and 70 get The money due tho
city,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
VIM. |. OOCKSTADER
DIED LAST EVENING
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Founder of Carrick Theatre and
One OF Country's Best Known
Theatrical Men.
HAD REMARKABLE CAREER

William l.. Dockstader is dead.
The end came peacefully at
1880 last night at his home, 1916
Market street.
Though he had been i'll long
time. he had been In bed only
since Monday night
ON Saturday night he and Mrs.
pockstader attended a perform
ance at The Playhouse, That was
the last time. however, that he
was out Of the house. While in
tcstind trouble was the immediate
cause OF death, Mr.. Dockstader had
been afflicted with diabetes for.
long time.
lie had not been we'll Tor sew
cral years. hut up to last June
gave personal attention to his
theatrical business. II was on June
:. last, that he sold the Garrick
Theatre. which he founded and
built. to the Topkls-Ginns inter-
csts, and as soon as settlement for
the property was completed he
retired from active connection
with all theatrical interests. lie
had. however, much property, To-
Gated chiefly in Wilmington and
Atlantic City, which continued to
receive his personal attention.
Continued oa page 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
LEVY COURT WILL
HELP UNF F0RTUNATE
Decided Today to Cooperate
With Local Relief
Committee.

Mrs. Donald S. Ashbrook. Miss
Bessie Nottingham. Mrs. Anna NJ.
stolle and Duncan Just. representing
the relief committee cooperating With
the committee Of which George A.
Elliott is chairman, appeared before
the Levy Court today and asked Il
30 become an auxiliary OF the CO.
operating committee. which invitation
was accepted.
Levy Court Commissioners Bucksou
PRESENTED $50 in cash to the Co-upetat- :
ing committee VIII, which 20 buy
food Tor the needy. The Levy Court
viii assist the committee by reporting
needy families that come. under the
commissioners observation by solicit
ing donations Of food from farmers.
and requesting the latter to sell the
cooperating committee food at re-
duced prices.
John Govatcs has put the building
at S25 Shipley street at tho disposal
OF the cooperating committee for use
as a distributing station. and ]. G.
Justis has donated lumber for fitting
up the building for such use. The
Bush line. Mccormick Brothers, and
the Clay Products Co. will lend trucks
for carrying food supplies.
The court ordered $500 to be credit
cd TO the Fifth district. and to he
charged as unappropriated funds. The
court recessed until this afternoon.
During recess the commissioners will
so TO Farnhurst TO make the annual
inspection Of the New Castle county
hospital.
on account of next Monday being
observed as a holiday. there viii be
no meeting of the Levy Court on Tues
day, the regular meeting day. The
court will meet on Wednesday OF
next week, which viii give the county
engineer and the county comptroller
opportunity 10 audit on Tuesday road
upervisors' accounts.
At next weeks meeting, the court
will elect a president and attorney fol
the ensuing year. 1t is thought thai
Commissioner Albert Stetser will be
reelected president. and T.. Warren
Green, reelected attorney.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
GERMANY CAN 7 PAY
ALLIES, IT'S USELESS
TOEXPECT SHE WILL
Hamburg Chamber of Com
merce insists That Versailles
Treaty Must be Revised.
WANTS ISLANDS BG
BACK

By Associated Press % Every Evening.
Hamburg. Dec. 2s-The efforts of
Germany during 1921 to fulnn her
peace obligations have failed. and it
is idle 70 think that any political or
economic efforts wius now succeed un-
less conditions are modified. declared
the annual rsnrft q The Hamburg
Chamber Of Commerce. is-ueA today.
Those who stiil believe fhe london
ultimatum can be carried out" SAYS
tho report, either are without iudg-
ment or do not desire fulfliTnent. but
the destruction of Germany. which in
time would react ON France. England
and America"
The report asserts q way out Of the
dilemma could bo found by a very
simple means. as follows:
Revision Of the treaty Of Versailles
and of the London agreement to n
reasonable basis. making il possible
for Germany to secure foreign cred
its; conference of issuing banks Of
interested nations for the regulations
of German exchange. and the restitu-
ton Of the German colonies. or at least
a German mandate over these colon
les.
The report expresses slight faith in
the speedy return OF world economic
normality, and criticizes the Ameri-
can policy toward shipping in general
and toward Germany shipping in
particular.
"'rhe outlook for American mer-
chant shipping is unfavorable.' con-
tinues the report. only 400 of the
l.464 shipping board steamers are be-
ing employed. German ship in Ameri-
cal ports are still in an extraordinary
position despite the resumption Of
friendly relations. which could be
justified only IL American ships in
German ports we're compelled 10 pay
.cousiderab bic fees"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
MANY PROPOSED
FOR STATE JUDGE.
Bar Association Meets This
Afternoon to Act on Judge
Heisel's Death.

The New Castle County Bar a $50
claticn will meet at o'clock this
afternoon for the purpose Of acting
ON tho death Of Associate Judge-at-
Large T. Bayard Teiscl
The funeral of Judge ITeisel will
take place tomorrow. with services at
the house, in Delaware city, at II
O'clock Ia tho morning. The follow
ing pallhearers have been selected: :
Chancellor j. @. wolcott, Chief Justice
James l'onuawill. Judges ". T. Rice.
w. w, Harrington ana g. s. Richards.
former Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis.
former Judges William II. Doyce and
Henry g. Conrad. William S. IIiIos.
William y. siualley. Frank T.. Speak 5
man, David j. Beinhardt Charles H.
Evans and Herbert n. Ward.
Tho salary of associate Judge has
been increased from $4,000 70 $3.50
year.
Much interest is manifested today
In regard 20 Judge Heisels probable
successor. Governor William ID. Dem
ney will probably defer the appoint
nent fer two weeks.
~
lief was expressed that a New Castle
county or Sussex county lawyer would
be appointed TO the position. 1t wa
pointed out that three OF the six
state Judges reside IN Dover. and
this, IL was predicted, VIII bar Kent
county. Reference was also made "a
the Court of Common Pleas. which
convcnes in Wilmington. and is an
Important body, and It was said that
someone who Is convenient to that
court should receive the appointment
In the opinion of some.
Persons who expressed these con-
tentions suggested Richard S. Rodney
OF New Castle for the vacant Judge
ship. Among others proposed We're:
William L. Lyman, Caleb Il. Burche
nal, Robert G.. Hartman. J Frank Bal
and Charles +. Curley of Whining.
ton; Francis deIiaas Janvier OF New
Castle, and j. Frank Biggs Of Middle
town. Charles w. Cullen ,of George.
town was also suggested for the posi-.
ton.
Some friends of former Judge vii.
liam II. Boyce of Dover are propos.
ing him for tho position.
Governor Denney will call the Stat,
Senate in special session within 81
days after Judge Heisel's death I,
fcontirm the appointment of his sue.
cessPr. The governors consideration
OF proposed successors viii be basec
on fitness for the position only, it i.
pointed out.
a few persons suggested today tina
Governor Denney, instead of callins
session Of the Senate only to act OF
the Judicial appointment, should sum
mon the entire General Assembly il
session. for the purpose of acting OF
desired amendments to the Stat,
school tax law.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
MANY MESSAGES
OF.CONDOLENCE
Friends Of Late William l..
Dockstader Shocked by
His Death.

Many telephone calls expressing
sorrow for the death of William L..
DocSstader were received at the home
1876 Market street, this morning, de-
spite the fact that the death of the
well known theatrical man was not
known by many until noon. Shortly
before noon today kilograms Of con-
dolcnce began pouring in upon Mrs.
Dockstader. The United Booking
Office in New York City was among
tho first TO wire her.
Jesse X. Baylis. for % years mana
sc. OF the Grand Opera House. was
greatly shocked when informed by
Every Evening Of the death Of Mr..
Dockstader. Mr.. Baylis said: This
news Is a great shock to me, because
he was "A man was much attached
TO. lie was very liberal and when he
said anything he meant ii. He was
plain-spolSen, but Of sound principles.
There was a fraternal feeling between
us. He felt great concern for me and
! for him. Really. / am so shocked.
| hardly know what 70 say. lie was
man among men"
Earle G. Finney, lessee and manager
Of The Playhouse, in a message to
Mrs. Dockstader wrote the following:
II was with deep regret that I learn
ed Of the untimely death of your es-
toemed husband. In his death you
have not only lost a good life partner,
but the city and state will miss him.
] hope you win have the support of
Him who doeth all things to carry
you through your great bereavement y
Efforts We're made TO locate James
\. Ginns, director of the Garrick
Theatre. which Mr. Dockstader for
mcily owned. but he could not he To-
Gated. n is not known Tor this reason
what the plaus arc for the Garrich
In connection with the death Of Mr.
pockstader, although il is known that
Mr.. Ginns was very close 10 Mr.. Dock
stader and that he WAS greatly shock
ed by the death OF the former theatre
owner.
The threatre attaches, who work
ed Tor Mr.. Dockstader, when lac
operated the theatre, were visibly
affected today and several Of them
said that it really was terrible
shock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
SIM FEM CLUBS DEMAND
RATIFICATION By DAHL

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Belfast, Dec. 2S.--A convention ~
Sim Fein clubs Of North Donegal. held
at Buncrana. has adopted a rcsoia-
ton by unanimous vote eXprcssinr
satisfaction with the Irish perac-
treaty as ombodying the essential 90
Ireland's freedom and safeguardlng
Ireiand's honor.
Reports submitted before the yoi.
showed that each distrids in tho con-
stituency favored ratification % the
pact.
The resolution called on tho siy
Dali Elreann members representine
the district not only TO vote for the
treaty, but to use their influence 10
bring about ratification.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
SAFETY DIRECTORS
SUSPEND TOWNSEND
Tells Board Chester Liquor Had
Him Dizzy" for Sew
eraI Days.

Lieutenant Ulysses Townsend of
Engine Company No. was suspend
"a ior two weeks by the Directors OF
Public safety yesterday afternoon
Lieutenant Townsend, who was absent
from duty for three days without leave
explained his absence by saying that
while on a visit 20 Chester Pa. he had
q drink OF liquor which left him IN n
davca condition Coz several DAYS.
Two other nrcmon admitted report
ING late for duty and were ordered
cprimandod. Tho resignation OF Mar
th v. iarroll, engineer OF Engine
touDuny No. g. aud ". Connor. a fire.
man oi Lnrlnc Company No.s, were
arcupicd. Farrell did not anp;ar in
pcrHcn, hut merely sent a letter ask
ing that his resignation he accepted
rlving no reason Tor bis action, while
'onnor, according 10 chef Lutz. re-
rortcd OF sick and a few days later
turned Ice his uniform and equipment.
\ police officer pleaded guilty TO
hcinr on duty without leave and was
suspended For two weeks. Tho officer
said he was takCn ill and went home
tor medicine.
Tho bum of sl,6a2.b0 was collected
in fncr ana costs, nine prisoners com
mlti,d o. The workhouso and so ar
rests made during the past week, ac-
'urdinp 10 the house scrgcant's report.
Martin V. Farrell, engineer of En-
rino Company No, G. who rendered
hlo roeirnatlon, rctiros from tho do
naftincnt because he considered the
work too coniining. Mr.. Farrell. an
nld and very active member of the
former volunteer department. Wash
iuston Cob, had bnon stationed in
the nfc house at Third and Union
atrctts. While ON night duty ne was
obliged 90 rounin there all night and
away from homo and this members
ol HIS family objected 10 and q was
niso unsatisfactory 20 him. This was
hls main reason for lcaNng the de-
nartment, it ~ understood. Mr.. Far
frlis sartlcts during his tenure OF Of
hac va the new department had been
satisfactory 10 an his superior officers
and hir fellow members rcgrct TO sc
hlp leaving their c0mpaDy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
SUBMARINE RATIO
IS |SAbANOONEOBY
ARMS CONFERENCE
France Insists on 10000 ~
Minimum Tonnage for
Undersea Boats.
REFUSES U. S. PROPOSAL

By Associated Press - Every Efenine
Washington. Dec. 2s-Hopo for pn
agreement 10 limit submarine tcu-
mage was declared 10 have ben 8han-
doned today ut tho meeting 81 mns
Conference naval committee.
a demand by France for n minimum
submarine Of tonnage of 10000 tons
was declared by delegates To haze
closed the door Ia any agreement. the
American compromise proposal hsv-
ing been rejected finally and con-
pletely by the French
Casting aside the possibility -
harmouizing views on submarine ton-
mage the American delegation trouaf'
forth now pr0poal 20 iirait fhe riya
.of submarines and other auxiliary
craft to . maximum of ion00 tons
The presentation of ihc French
viewpoint based on calculations -
her naval exports and reinforced ~
approval o. tho French cabinet meet
ing yesterday in Paris yvas followed
by lengthy discussion. the comrniffea
sdjourning tho session after w..
hours debate 10 meet again a. 3
o'clock.
Albert Salraut. head ~ the French
delegation, it was understood. prcgen,
81. with an air Of hnality. tho deeiara
ton That France could not accept loss
than 100000 tons ~ AUXILIARY forna~r
including a subrnarine tonnage - 90
600.
The American comproroi-e prona~-t
would have given France about g.
600 tons of submarines
/ The British ard japanese deieva~
/ tons arc understood 70 have stated
that in view Of tho French stand on
/ submarines. they would both feel COM
PEELED 90 reserve action On tho tom
mage ratio for auxiliary craft allotted
Great Britain and Japan under fhs
American plan.
Itaiy's spokesrlas following preaen
tation Of the French demand if vas
F.. said expressed regret that Franre had
not seen il clear 70 accent r. ssrsaue-
smaller tonnage and Ianan. also
through her seleeation snal,osr,s.
declared that tho French defnar6-
amounted 10 something which lamar
could not hope o. sanction pnder l,
/ American proposal.
Tho French delegation declared
adherence 20 the capifal shin rafra
agreement despite Disagreement
submarines bUt with the reecrpafi...
that she desired 20 begin reIni,din.
: requirements IN 1927. although .aIa
did not mean that she Intended rfal .
ing them I'm the water before tho zoe
placement period provided tlndor fas
pital agreement
Reports that there in.ght hr further
, discussion Of the subject with 70 tfor,
I to persuading France 90 pare dow
her claims was described br member &
Of the delegation as a Joke
:, Delegation members went on 60 saw
that France. after consultation 90
!, her highest naval experts. and sf.e-
the decision reported as having been
reached yesterday by tho council or
minister's. cannot possibly in any WAY
reduce the ratio Of submarines Which
she considers Indispensable for h.-
safety
Admiral d. Bon. in outlining last
week the needs of France Tor nro-
lection Of her coasts. colonies AMI
maritime communication. save the
approximate estimate Of 10000 tons.
The American compromise pro-
posal contemplates that France main
tain her existing submarine syreng. n
amounting 10 about 81 900 tons
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
WOMEN MARK BIRTHDAY
OF WILSON WITH LUNCHEON

New York, Dec. Women from
all over the United states were here
today to attend a luncheon commemo-
rating the birthday Of Woodrow VIII
son. At the same time they were 10
celebrate the first anniversary Of the
plan 10 honor the former President
through permanent foundation.
Plans for raising at least $1,000. 900
as a fund 10 endow periodic awards
for meritoriots service to denocra cy.
public welfare, liberal thought or
peace through justice were anuounc-
ed TO be making progress. Tho cam
palgn for this fund viii begin on Jan
uary te, the period between noon and
l. o'clock p. m. on that day 10 be
designated as Wilson hour"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
BANDITS SLAY VICTIM.
Insurance Salesman Killed in Fight
With Three Hold Tn Men.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
New York, Dec. 2S.-Bandits added
another murder TO the growing list IN
New York today when three men at
tackled and killed Charles Haves. an
Insurance salesman in the east New
York section of Brooklyn.
Haves bravely fought the trio when
they attempted to hold him up. He
was felled by blow on the head with
"a piece of pipe, and was shot in the
groin.
A policeman, attracted by the
screams Ct an unidentified woman
witness. chased the men for several
blocks but they escaped.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
R. M. MECG|NSON HEADS
DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE
Charles P. Saylor Becomes
Chairman. Of the Board of
Governors.

Il. Marvin Megginson WAS unani-
nollsll elected president Of the Dem
,cratic League Of Delaware last night.
Charles +. Saylor, who received the
nighest number of rotes for member
Of the board of governors becomes
chairman Of that body. Other officers
elected We're: vice-presldent, Patrick
F. Maloney; secretary, Thomas Muir
ply; treasure, Frank L. Dlckerson.
The board Of governors as 4 result
Of the election comprises the hollow
ing members; Charles L. Saylor.
James Collins. James Lewis. James
Armstrong John y. McNabb and
Clifford S. Thompson.
Frank kreici was elected sergeant
at-nrms and Peter McGlynn librarian.
Following the election a supper was
served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
UNLfCENSED AND
LICENSED LAWYERS

When asked today about the men-
bers Of the bar of New Castle County
who had not paid state license for
the present year J9hn j.. Wright.
clerk of the peace, gave out the fol-
lowing statement:
According 10 the records of the
prsthonctay's Office there are 142
members Of the bar admitted I'm New
Castle County, living on July
J. 1921. OF this number III
are licensed TO practice law,
OF the remaining 81, 16 are non-resi-
dents. four are judges, ten are no.
practicins .aw IN any form in this
county and one has not paid his H.
.cense.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
WILSON IS S. TODAY.
GREETINGS POUR IN
Intimate Friends Call and Con-
graduate Former President,
Who Keeps Indoors.
soolated rross % livery 5venlne.

-. Associated Press 30 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. rs. - Former
President Wilson today quietly cele-
brated his sixty-ffth birthday at his
home here,
While no deviation from the daily
program Of The Wilson household was
planned many cableerams, kilograms
and letters containing greetings were
delivered at tho Wilson home on S
street during tho day. Several Of the
more intimate friends Of ME. Wilson
called 60 extend their greetings in
person
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Amusements Tonight.

Playhouse Captain Appiejack 90
G3rrick- Vaudeville and pictures
Queen Ladies Must Live
Majestic Beating the Game
Arcadia-'rWo Minutes 20 Go
SAVOY Her Face Value
psrSway ''Thc Three NusLet~ers
Aldine Vaudeville and pictures
Park The Road 20 London
Strand The Woman God Chsn-s9. "
Auditorium Dancing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
IRISH TOWN COUNCIL
INSISTS ON RATIFICATfON

BY Associated Press to Every EVENING.
Navan, County Meath, ireland. Dec.
2S.-rhe Urban council of Nayan has
adopted a resolution fayorlng rauaca-
ton Of the Anglo-Irish peace treaty.
This action was taken at a meeting
Of the council yesterday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Federal Court chse Postponed.

In the Federal District Court this
morning. tho equity cafse OF Edward
w. Peters ogains, the Dany;.le Iron
and steel Company, by agreement of
The attorneys. went over until .. m.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28

Use Cover Dairy safe Milk" for
the school child's body and mind
builder Phone l54o-154l.--Ady,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Prisoners To- Plead cuili,.

Tho following persons have ex-
pressed xheir intention of pleading
guilty on Plead Guilty Day. Friday.
December 80. In tho Court Of General
Sessions: John Dudley. attempt lar
cns. Lester t1ccks. larceny: Daniel
liobbs. wife beating; Helen Kitchens.
larceny; John Livingston. larceny:
Queen fAstcr. larceny Ctwo charges) (:
Naomi Laws. larceny ttwo chargos): !:
it,}n Sajlcr. larceny; Max Harry
Van Colder. larceny; Napoleon Web
sisf. larceny, Paul Williams. larceny.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28
Weather Forecast.

Bs Associated Press % Every Evsnlnr
Washington Dec 2S.-Weafher fora
cast for Delaware.
Fair and somewhat warmer tonilhs.
Thursday unsettled and warmer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28

oIN, MUM. IEAIFEhAFI ri. TTpE-
sun rose this morning . ..
sun sets this afternoon $3.50
sun rises tomorrow morning
sun sets tomorrow afternoon
Moon rises tomorrow morning
Length OF day, 9 hours. q u<fsn
{ p. IA. Yesterday r ~
$ a. IN. today
Noon today
Highest temperature y0siS
Lowest temperature Ia Sskh
Hict tido this uiornsx. -
High tidc tonight 49, II
Low tide this mtra;cEs =.
fsoW tide tonight <..s> ~.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-28

IRE rcraif--g Read nc classified
ado ADJ.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1921-05-21
N
ON HARDING HOME

Walpole, N. H., May 1.-THE
Cheshire coutny farm bureau has is
sued blanket Insurance against q
Presidential chill by sending q pair Of
f1eecy bed coverings to the White
House. These were manufactured
from wool sheared from sheep raised
on the hills of New Hampshire.
In a letter accompanying the gift
State Senator Fred o. Smalley said:
You will be interested to know
that the farmers had practically their
entire 1920 wool crop converted into
blankets, about 500 pairs In all.
These blankets, by the way, are the
old-fashioned kind. such as our
g~randmothers used to make. BY Sc
curing a market in this way we have
been able to obtain a price of about
40 cents q pound for the raw wool,
which was better than no market at
ALL"
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1921-05-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Third Judicial District Court
of the State Of Nevada In and
For the County Of Eureka

In the matter of the estate of Ag-
mes Morrison, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified by the above named
Court as executor of the estate Of Ag-
mes Morrison, late OF said county, de-
ceased.
All creditors having claims against
said estate are required to file the
same, with the proper vouchers and
statutory afidavit attached, with the
clerk of the Court, within three
months of the first publication Of this
notice.
Dated this 18th day Of April. 1921.
JAMES MORRISON, Executor.
Reynolds q Father. Attorneys.
Date arst publication April %, 1921.
Date last publication May FL. 1921.