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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
WILL PICK CABINET
WHILE ON VACATION
Harding May Leave Marion for
Florida Without Announc-
ing Any Selection
ny As,ociated pfess 20 livery Eveninz.


Marion. Ohio, Jan 15.--The Asso-
oiation Of Nations, the question a Philip
pine Independence and railway problems
were headiners today IN Presidont-slect
Hafding's conferences.
Among the callers 90 bic engagement
list we're Mrs Ogden Reid Of New York,
whose advice he is understood 70 have
sought in connection With the world
association plan; Felix Davila, cornnnis-
sioner Of The Philippine Islands; s.
Davies Warfield, president Of the As
sooistion ef Railway Security Owners,
X. Livingston Beeeknnan. former governor
Of Rhode Island. and r. J. McCsre
manager If the Buffalo Commercial
Marion. Ohio. Jan. is.--At the same
time that preaident-nlect Harding ls
shaping details ~ his Inauguration he is
continuing his work on the Cabinet
problem and consurnrnating plans for his
vacation trip 20 Florida No announce
ment on either subject was forthcoming
Yesterday, hut IL was indicated that there
might be some definite news regarding
both in the near future
The prcaident-alects conferences ~
Marion on fhe Association ~ Nations,
Cabinet ard other subjects are almost
at an end He has much Accumulated
routine to clear away before he goes
South, but IL is known that he hrs made
few appointments beyond the end ~ the
present week. The likelihood that virtu-
ally all the decisions on Cabinet appoint
nenta will be made in Florida increased
today, and there were Indications that
Mr.. Harding might leave Marion without
making final ch1ice for even one If the
ton portfolios
he viii confer further on tho subject
with some ~ the party leaders during his
stay in tl# South but he has declared his
intention ~ going on a hunting and fishing
trip through The Everglades the first two
weeks
Much speculation In connection with
the Cabinet was aroused by ths retire
nsnt yesterday of A. w Mellon of Pitts
burg from the Directorate n the Psnnsyi-
vania Railway Mr. Mellon, who has
been endorsed for Secretary of the
Treasury by Senator Penrose, conferred
with Mr. Harding last week.
H. was assumed here that one feature
Of the Cabinsr question was discussed by
Mr. Harding yesterday WITH Colonel VIII
lam Boyce Thompson II New York, =
close friend Of Chairman Hays
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
1ciated Press 20 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Chicago. Jan. i3.--Cattle receipts
Il 900, beef steers she stock snd bulls
steady to higher: spots % cents up; bulk
steers IS. 50aloo 90; few choice held II and
higher; butcher cows and heifers mostly
S5. 25a7 rs; Gamers and cutters largely
s3 25a4.3 .35, bolonga bulls mostly s5 40a
5s5; few fat bulls above $3.50; veal
calves steady; bulk s10.50al1 25; choice
strong; weight shipping veals II and
higher; heavy calves dull; stoekers and
feeders strong to higher.
Hogs receipts 81 900; active 25 70 40
cents higher than yesterdays average;
top 80 IS; bulk sa.50a9S0; pigs IS to 40
cents higher; bulk desirable 90 to 100
pound pigs so75aos5.
Sheep receipts $4,000; all classes very
slow, about steady; top lambs IL 90; bulk
SloT5alI rs; top ewes early s. 75. some
held higher; bulk S500s5 %; feeder
lambs steady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
ANXIOUS ABOUT BRIDGE.
Stanton Folk Hope Haste Will BE Made
on White Clay Greek Structure.


The 4o-foot iron bridge spanning White
Clay Creek at Stanton ir closed to traffic.
The bsidge has been closed since Dcccm-
her 20, and residents Of Stanton and
farmers in the district are becoming
anxious about resuming its use. The iron
bridge spanning the creek, between
Stanton and Stanton railroad depot, is
adjacent TO the new concrete bridge.
Complaint of the conditions Of the iron
bridge last summer was received by Levy
Court and bids were received for ncces-
sary repairs. One local contractor, who
bid 800 in excess of the lowest figure,
agreed 10 make all repairs and TO have
the bridge reopened within period OF
three days. The law, however, provides
that contract must be given to the
lowest bidder who can furnish bond.
Some residents Of Stanton contend that
it is worth moro than 5000 TO them TO
have the bridge closed 30 days.
With the closing of the iron structure
long detours are necessary and some OF tho
narrow dirt roads are impossible, they ssy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
NAVAL COURT To HEAR
STORY OF AERONA UTS
Secretary Daniels Announces In
uuiry Will be Held ON Their
Return to New York.
pr Aaaoela,sa rtess % r1verr nesnInn

nv Associated rresa 20 Every Evening
Toronto. Ian IL When the three
American balloonists. Lieusenabts Rloor
Farrell and Hinton, arrived here by rail
late today from hatticn they will 30 vel
coined at the railroad station by Con.
trollpr Maaiiire un behalf If tho city, and
n delegation from the Aero Club Of Canada
TIE program If rtaiument simply calls
for m informal reception Al The nero Club
hpadauart ef.. tho handilet having been
called nff on account II he alteration he
tween Farrell and Hinton ~ Natfiee
The airrnrn ~iil he guests If The club
until their departure This afternoon for
their homes
Washington. Jan II SECRETARY Dan
ieIs announced last night that court N
inquiry would be convened at tho Rock.
away New York; Air gfafinn upon the
arrival there of Iie,itenanta Hinton, Far.
rell end Kloor IT, inquire into I'll the cir.
ounstapces a the balloon fight which
carried the three officers from Rockawav
20 the shores of Hudson Bay.
The court of inquiry AIR Daniels
aaid will pay particular attention TO
the reported sale to newspapers and news
syndiestes Of letters from the three officers
Another subject of inquiry. the secre-
taty said. will be the physical clash 2
Msttice. Ontario. between Iisufenauts
Farrell and Hinton growing ont n the
tnthiosfion If lrttcrs written by The latter
"a HE wife and published
The train on which the airrnen are
travelling wHs reported more than an
hour late at North Bay this morning and
their arrival here this afternoon probably
will be delayed so that their stsy may he
cut abort
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
Bishop Cook at Rotary Luncheon.

Bishop Cook was the guest Of honor at
the Rotary Club today and contributed
an interesting discussion Of the principles
which are fundamental today in the
church and in business. Referring to
news dispatch sent to outside papers some
time ago TO the effect that he, the Bishop,
was a schoolmate to Jesse James an
General Pershine, the Bishop remarked
that lnasmuch as Jesse james was short
begre be was born and that he had never
had the pleasure Of meeting General
Pershlng the story was somewhat OK
Sggerated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
SUPPORT. ORDER REVOKED.
Court Convinced Prank Buginski's Mar.
riaRe Was Not Legal.

Stating that he was satisfied that the
marriage was Illegal, Judge Hastings, in
Municipal Court today revoked nom
support of order $40 week which had
been placed on Frank Buginsld for the
support of his supposed wife, about nine
months ago. Buginski failed to pay the
order and at one time left the Jurisdiction
Of the court. A month ago was sentenced
to six months In the workhouse for doing
30
Philip L. Garrett, his counsel, had the
case re0pened when be found evidence
that The marriage was Illegal. Judge
Hastings said. IL the evidence had been
produced 81 the first hearing the order
would never have been placed, but his
failure TO comply with the order had
placed hlm IN contempt of court" A
decision III the case Of contempt will be
made tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
RAIKES PAYS 81 900.
Fine Imposed on Smyrna Negro or Selling
LIQUOR.

Afine Of 81 900 was imposed this morn
ing on Joseph Raikes, Of Dover, eolored,
for liquor selling, on his plea of guilty,
entered yesterday in the Federal District
Court.
In sun1moning up the case yesterday,
Judge Hugh NJ. Morris announced that
the penalty would be four months i'm
prisonment AID a fine Of $3.50, in lieu of 4
fine Of 81 900 without prison term.
The defendant was prepared this morn
ing 10 turn over the amount Of the fine
and costs, and the sentence was made TO
correspond.
q repetition OF the offense, snd suggested
advising the defendant to spread warn
ing among his friends as to its attitude
toward such offer ses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
0'CALLAGHAN HEARD.
Cork Mayor Tells Committee Of Hundred
About "Reign Of Terror.

By Associated Fress % Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. i3.-Donal 0'Callag-
han. lord mayor Of Cork, who came TO
America as a stowaway. accomplished
today the announced purpose of his mis-
sion 10 the United States. He appeared
before the committee Of one hundred in
vestigating the Irish question and gave
his story Of conditions in his native land.
He declared that the killing Of the
late lord mayor MacCtirtain Of Cork,
and other Irish leaders in March 1920,
marked the beginning Of reign Of
murder in Ireland which had rendered
life and proprty entirely insecure.
The witness gave his age as % and told
the commission that he had been elected
lord mayor by the corporation council
OF Cork TO fill out the unexpired term OF the
late lord mayor MacSwirey, who starved
himself to death in Beixton prison, London
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
FAvORDaYLIGHr saw ING.
Chamber Of Commerce Adopts Resolu.
tior 10 That Effect.

The Chamber Of Commerce directors sc
their last meeting adopted resolution
indorsing daylight saving. They directed
Secretary Budd Of the Chamber To addre IS
letters TO Senators Wolcott and Ball and
Congressman layton, at Washington. ex-
pressing their views and requesting their
co-opetation for any move towards day
light saying
MIR. Budd was also instructed 20 com
municate with Chairman Esoh Of tho
Congres sional Committee having the
question Of daylight saving in its program
OF business, informin him Of the decision
Congress calls for daylight saving in the
towns in the east from Pittsburs to the
coast.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
HIGH POLICE OFFICIAL
FACES INDICTMENT
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
New York, Jan. IS. ~ Ex Governor
Charles s. Whitman, who is investigat-
ing charges of corruption in the city's
administration. today appeared before
the additional grand jury with evil
dence OF alleged acceptance of ."unlaw-
full fees" by a high official of the police
department which he said warranted
an indictment. He declined to make
public the officials name.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
WILSON & co. DECLARE
STOCK DIVIDEND

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
New York, Jan. 13-wilson and Com
pany, one Of the big five" meat packing
corporations Of the country, today de-
clared stock dividend Of d shares for
each 100 shares Of common in beu of a
regular quarterly cash divide nd of 81 p.
This action was taken With view 20
conservation OF cash resources spending
the return of more settled conditions IN
the commercial and financial world.
The new stock is PAYABLE March 70
stockholders Of record January 25.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
AUSTRIAN COLLAPSE
Only a Question ef wsess rnui "a 10
Complete, says Minister.

By Associated Pr.s~ n Every tv-or~a
Paris. Jan, i3,-'rhe oomplsss pc.ifi-
cal collapse q Austria within n,onEn
IL expected IN Official Austrian czr~ie.
here.
1T is no longer a zue~rson -
months" said Baron Eichod. -
Austrian minister 20 France foaay
1T is only question % -~sxs. Der
haps days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
JOINT COMMITTEE NAMED.
shipping Hoard and 4. q. &. Name
Members on Transportation Act

NY Associated Press To Every Evening
Washington, Jan. fas--Tha member
ships of the joint committee ~ tho
Shipping Board and the Interstate
Commerce Cornmiaeion which " TO
work out the application ~ the vari-
cue provisions Of the TRANSPORTATION
act and the Jones Merchant Marine act
WAS annoupced today by the phipping
Board.
Rcpresehtlng sthn bnard nre Com
missioner 7. ~. Teal, of Oregon, chair
man ~ the committee, and Commits
sionefs r. I. Thompson, ~ Alabama,
and Guy -. uor, Of wisconsin, and
representing the commission are Com
rnsstonnrs e. G. MaCord. Henry g
Hall and Mark w. Potter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
70 REGULATE HIGHWAY rRsttt,
Code ~ Principles Endorsed ~ Nfrf.
teen National OrRanisafious

by Associated Press - I5ve-v
Washington Jan t3-Fnf0r rn-tr
by ~ national organizations III
prehensfve code ~ principles frf
regulation ~ highway traTc ras
nounced here today ~ fhs c0nriu~fr
of a conference called 70 con elder ttr
question ~ securing greater ur
fornity IN stafe snd runicipal rar
lave
The conference rr~eurnsndei rerr
lations prohihiting issparc~ N p if~rrs
for operation n n1ofor vehicles ~ ar
person under fs years ~ agn ard
the minimum age f1r = ohauNeur'e
cense AZ ts vsar.
As principie ~ recirrc~ifv IN fsfaf
laws the conference sgraed every rAofsr
sehicie licensed IN ona state shouN
permitted p operaf fu anofh~r afafa
without license thsreunder for parifsi
~ thrae months
II recommended heavy perslf.~a fnr
such oTsnses 90 operating ulotor
hicIe while under TIA iunuenra .H
lluor for reckle~z driving ~ any tinan
and FOR tha theft - uofor v~hsri@.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
FAvORs GOOD SCHOOL LAWS.

At meeting IN Wilmington. yesterday.
Of the executive board Of the Delaware
State Federation of Women's Clubs. the
board reafirmed it's support Of good
school laws for Delaware and will use
all its Influence TO secure such laws as
viii best serve the schools and school
children Of the State.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
WOMAN BAGS TWO BANDITS.
station Agent In New Jersey sIays"
for Robbers and Gets Them.

for Robbers and Gets Them.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Hackensack. n. J.. Jan 1s.-Mrs. n
Il. Merritt. agent In railroad station
in the Hasbrouck Heights meadows
here. is the heroine of the town today
as a result of the capture of two young
men who. she told the police. attempted
to rob the station late last night.
The building Mas visited Monday
night but the robbers failed to find
much. so they left note promising to
return later. Mrs. Merritt took them
at their word and waited for their
visit spending the nights watching
from nearby house. Last night they
returned and when she saw light in
the building she set out, carrying a re-
volver and with one man as her as
sistant.
she fired shot through the station
window and the visitors threw UP their
hands and surrendered. Then Mrs.
Merritt and her companion marched
them to police headquarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
u. s. LOAN TO GREECE
Will Advance $4,000. 900. Al
ready Promised While veni-
xeios Was in Power.

by Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Athens. ian. u 1t was announced
here today that the United States govern
ment had consented TO advance 70 the
Greek government s32, coo. 600. already
promised Greece when ". Venizelos was
prime minister, but upon the condition
that the money be expended in Americs
for non war material
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
Mark Time on Charter.

The steering committee Of the Citizens
Committee, which is back of the move
rnent for a new city charter, met yester-
day afternoon and discussed the progress
bel ny made by the committee in prepara-
tion OF a new charter to Represented TO the
Legislature for its approval. As soon as
the draft OF the new charter, embracing
commission form OF government, is
completed, the Citizens Committee will
meet and discuss il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
ROB PENIS GROVE HOME.
Thieves Get Much Loot From Charles
Is. Summerili's House.

Thieves la1t night forceY an entrance
into the homie of Charles B. summerill
at Penns Graye. N. j.. and were sue
cessful I'm collecting and carting away
several hundred dollars worth OF
furnishings.
Entrance was effected, il is said, by
n rear window and the thieves evident
ly worked at their ease, not fearing de-
lection. When the residents arose this
morning they found the first floor of
the house III great confusion, the burg
lars having completely ransacked the
place Much siverware and valuable
cut glass We're taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
WAGE CUT MADE BY
READING IRON COAtPA Ny

BY associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Reading. Pa. Jan. l3. The Reading
Iron Company announces today that
under the recent decision to cut wages 20
per cent effective next Monday puddlets
viii get S13 pes ton They are now get
ting Sl6, ). Common lahorers viii be
cut TO 3 cents per hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
MINER SHOT TO DEATH.
Prisoner AT Jasper. Ala. Taken
From Jail-charged With
Death of Guard.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Jasper. Ala. jan 13--William Beard,
a miner. held in connection with the
killing of James Morris, q guardsman on
December % last year, was taken from
the Walker county jail here ea=ly today by
mob and later shot TO death, three miles
from Jasper
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13

Lexington. Ky. Jan. Four Inn
portant meetings Of those interested
in tho hurley tobacco crop were being
held here today. Discussion Of the
disposition of the 1920 tobacco crop and
planting OF 1921 crop were the objects
Of all the gatherings
Suspension of trading IN the Louis
Vile hogshead market wRs sought by
a committee of loose leaf warehouse
men meeting with representatives of
the Louisville Board Of Trade here
this morning. The Louisville market
is one Of the moro important ones to
remain open.
\ meeting of the warehousemen 70
hear the committee's report and gener-
al discussions by delegates representing
forty tobacco growing counties and by
directors OF the hurley tobacco grow
ers association also We're planned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
FRENCH COURT ORDERS
LABOR FEDERATToh DISSOLVED
BY Associated Press 20 Every B~-nsa.

BY Associated Press - Every Dw.nsns
Paris. Ian 18.--Dissoiucion q ~
General Federation % Labor wAs arlsr-
ed today BY the court. which has hesn
hearing the case against Leon Jnu-
haux. president ~ the federation AMI
other of its officers on charges II in
fringemauts q the laW Eovsrning
unions. Fines ~ 100 francs each Vrr,
imposed upon Iouhaux and four othr
fedora ton officials.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
TOBACCO SELLING PLAN.
Seven Hundred IJnchbnrR Growers
Adopt fosoperafIye Scheme.

ny Associated Press to Every Isvansnz.
LynchburR. Va. Jan. i3.--An agree
ment looking TO coa operation in mark
ctinE of tobacco over a period of five
years was adopted bv meeting of
farmers here at which 700 were
present
IL was explained that the scheme in
no way attempted 20 deal with the cur
tailment Of future crops Market agree
mcnts heretofore signed By planters
were declared void. but the new con-
tract must be signed by 50 per cent. Of
the growers IN Virginia and the Caro-
linas before II iH to be binding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
Sprained Back Lifting Plate.

James b. John of Rocldand, sprained
his back today while attempting TO lift
a steel plate at the Harlan yard. He was
taken to the Delaware Hospital for treat
nIent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
VALUABLE BAG MISSING.
OAe Worth SIS Stolen From Frost Brothers
Store.

Frost Bros located in the du Pont
Building, have reported to the police
the disappearance of leather bag,
valued at about S75 sometime Yesterday
afternoon.
The bag was on display in the store and
it Is thought someone passing through the
place picked the bag up and walked off
with IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
PERSONAL.

keglsterar of Wills Isaac r. Brown lef L
today Tor three day business trip TO
earanac Lake.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
GREEK opFgssrvs FlnA.
Situation at smyrna Ia DsslAreA II
he Serious. Rome Hears

By Associated Pr~~. 20 Ey.-y g--~,ins
London. Jan. l1--ksaorrion tnAf fha
Cresk offensive Ga the dirs~,ior -
Brussa- Asia Minor. has failed. a ocr-
tanned IN a Rnrns dispatch 20 ths Es-
change Telegraph Company 1a6ar
Wednesdays cate. The situacSon AZ
Smyrna ia serious. q 81 declared. and
Il is probable tfsat the rev Grs~s oorn-
rnandsr "a chief viii ho rscail.d.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13

How many people are reading class
fled ads now2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-13
MORE THAN HALF j. 5.
POPULATION URBAN
Cities and Towns Of Nation Gain
in Numbers at Expense OF
Rural Sections.
ny Associated Press TO Hvery Evening

ny Associated Press 90 Every Evening
Neehu rtnn. Jan i1a-Fnf tho first
time IN the countty's history nnte than
half of the population of continental
I'ritcd States is hvirg in urban territory
Persons living in cities and towns Of tnnfe
than $500 when the 1920 census was
taken numbered 5a3is,n52. the Cens'is
Burpau announced today. while those
living IN ruel territory numbered 81 100.
73n
The population Of the eitiee and towns
IN 1920 showed gain If SO per cent over
that IN 1910 and wnr ~ 4 prr cent of the
total population If tho country Tho pro
portion of urban population is larger than
in 1910 in MI bur three States. tolofndo.
Montana and Wyoming
In total population New York leads the
country while renrH Hylvania stands second
Illinois third. Ohio fourth, Massachusetts
fifth and New Jersey siSth. Rhode Island
has tho highest proportion If urban ponu-
lation compared with its total with % 3
per cent: Massachusetts il aeoond with
a8s. New York third with - 7, aud
New Iorecv fourth with 7s1
IL total rural population IcXas leads
with pennsylvauia second, Geotga thru
and ohio fourth Mississippi has the
fAHkhthHt HHfff3AfHkf " AhtAh fsNttsAAAA3st tz
compared with us total, II heirR s6.6 per
cent north Dakota IL second With s6.3
per cent and south Dakota third With
$40.
Washington Jan II The urban popu
iatlou Of the United States people living
IN places Of ? son or more. - 81 .3ls 032,
or 81 pcr cent Of the countrys total
population and the number of people
living n rural territory Is 81 900 7Sp, the
Census Bureau Announced today I'm
1910 urban population represented Is
per cent
The urban population OF Pennsylvania
WAS 1907 Sis ard the rural population
3ll2 2U2. of New Jersey 2,4s22s9 ur-
ban and 0736il rural and of Delaware
40 767 and l02 236 respectively
The urban and rural population of the
other States follows
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-02-11
OWEN LOVEJOY
ON EDUCATION
fWCRErARY OF NATIONAL CHILD
WELFARE CoOuTTEE
Tabs % Wheeling Teachers on "Edu-
cation and CtHzenSh1p."

Yesterday AFTERNOON at the Wheel =
Ing High school auditorium Owen *.
l.oyejOy. general secretary or the VI
t,onal Child Welfare Committee. deuN-
cred an interesting and beneficial Zee
ture on Education and t~rZenship
Tho address was tho fourth one or
series given by the Wheeling Teach
erS Lecture Course.
As 4 preliminary 10 the lecture.
fow songs were rendered by twenty
fiv" Lincoln High school students.
Mr.. Lovejoy. in his humorous YET
the education Of the younger genera
ton. There are tye ana a naif NIL
lion nliterate people N the United
States" Mr.. Lov"joy stated. and the
reason for this Is. they hay" not had
the foundation. Schools are chiefly Tor
Tho purpose Of DEVELOPING accuracy.
quick thinking. and toe mental powers.
america TO hc performed by a human
being" Here he paused for short
time 40 that the audience might Get
the significance nf the remark. livery
occupation should y" IN "h;trg" OF "du-
Gated people who can inuk At matt"rN
rom an Intelligent view point The
school also draws out ;nC boys AMI
clearly what they Will b" best ntt"d for
in their life work. statistics show
that seven million dollars - spent
yearly FOR educational purposes N th;S
country. but this does not :mprHss me
when | think OF the large number OF
ignorant people in Tho United states.
II the people OF this country would
put their energy into thu thiuS they
are best fitted for. along with their
education. this country would become
one OF broad minded. free thinking
people"