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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
CHECK SCARLET FEVER.
Strict Quarantine Enforcement Hn
Reduced Number Of Cases.

by the strict enforcement of the
quarantine laws and the exercise Of
great care the officials OF the Board of
Health have succeeded In greatly re-
oucing the number of scarlet fever
cases in the city. During the week IL
new cases We're reported and at the
present time there are 33 in Whining
ton. Last week the total had reached
IS cases but despite the number that
developed since then the spread OF
the disease has been checked and the
officials OF the board are hopeful that
they will within a short time be able
to stamp it out or hold the disease
we'll within bounds.
The statistics OF the health depart
mcnt show that during the week there
were sc births, % marriages and Al
deaths as compared with AZ births. Al
marriages and 30 deaths for the cor
responding period last year.
Three new cases of diphtheria Were
/ reported during the week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
CITY COURT CASES.

He threw me on the bed and then
jumped on me with both feet" Emma
Brinkman, Negress, testified in the
case against Clarence Myers. who was
arraigned in Municipal Court today on
a charge of assault and battery. My
ers said she called him a liar, where
upon he slapped her face. He denied
choking her. Judge Hastings imposed
a fine of $50 and costs.
Frank Jackson, Negro, charged with
assault and battery on James Empson,
was fined S.. Empson said jackson
and he quarreled about three weeks
ago and that yesterday afternoon
Jackson struck him on the head with
a hammer. Jackson said he used the
hammer in self-defense, as both Emp
son and his brother attacked him
Empson hit him on the shoulder with
a brick, he said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
ARBUcKLE JURY IS
EXPECTED TO FIND
ACTOR NOT GUILTY
Continilod frnIn nare

es for the prosecution were Zch Pre-
vost and Alice Blake. show girls: E.
q. Heinrich, finger print expert, and
N number pf physicians and nurses
The medical experts testified Internal
injuries such as caused Miss Rappe's
death usually resulted from the APP
plication of external force.
The prosecution contendcd that the
injury was the result OF an attempt
by ArbucsIe to attack Miss Rappo
during n party in his hotel room dur
ing the afternoon of September 5.
technical examination by medl-
cal commission Of three appointed by
the court go examine Miss Isappo,
rhowed that a condition Of chronic in
flammation existed. according TO the re-
port by the commission to the court
and jury. Gavin McNab. defense at
torney. declared the report absolutely
lcorroborated" the deposition OF Dr
Maurice Rosenberg who treated Miss
Rappe, supposedly for a bladder dis
order In 1913.
Finger prints on the doors Of Ar
buckles room were said by Heinrich
| to be those of Arbuekle and Miss
ifh1Dl'f anu lNdl'dAfDs diftiNAIE " Wv
testimony that Arbuckle attempted
presumably. TO force that young wo
man away from the door.
Doctor 70. Il. Runwell. who attend
ed Miss Rappe after the alleged In
Jury testified for the defense that Mis-
Rappe told him she was "somewha
lintoxlcNted" and did not know wha
happened to her"
Arbuckle himself was the pivota
witness for the defense. lie said n
the time he Is alleged TO have infiicte
the injury on Miss Rappe. he wa
ACTUALLY endeavoring 10 assist her dur
ing a period Of illness. He did no
know that Miss Rappe was In hi
room whore the attack was alleged {
have taken place, until he found he
in pain on the floor Of his bathroom
he said. Much medical testimony ais
was introduced by the defense. Othe
witnesses were Al Semnacher. mar
ager Of Miss Rappe's motion pictur
interests. for the prosecution. an
Fred Flschback. a friend Of Arbuckl'
for the defense.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
At the Employment Bureau.

A total Of 73 women We're placed by
the Public Employment Bureau, in
the old City Hail, this week. and l24
were referred TO positions Sixty
three women registered and 63 calls
for help were received. This morn
ing. six women were placed, IL re-
ferred and four registered. Five men
were placed through the mems de-
partment. eight were referred and the
applications of 10 filed. Yesterday 23
men were placed, 29 referred and %
registered.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
CHRISTMAS SEALS.
Their Sales Throughout the state
Start Next Week.

Start Next Week.
Mrs Thomas C. Mum. president -
the Daughters NJ 1912. IS IN charge -
the booths ~ which Christmas seals
viii be sold for the benefit ~ tho
Delaware Anu-Tuberculosis sociefv
next week, several ri which viii open
on Monday.
Organizing for the seal sale is he-
ing conducted throughout the state.
Mrs. X. +. Lindale heads a COMMITTEES
in Camden Wyoming. Miss Mary Lou
Slemmons. in Delmar. Mrs. J. W.
Belts. Frederica: Mrs. :. Frank Nc
Intyre, I,ewes: Mrs. g. W Marshall.
Milford: Miss Jane Maxwell. Newark.
Mrs. r. r. Naylor. New Castle: Mrs.
s. J. Winder. Seaford Mrs. T.. Il.
Artis. Smyrna; Mrs. a. ". Chamber
lain. Mlddletown; Mrs. James H.
Hughes. Dover.
Hessler. Inc, has made gift 20 III.
sale Of the sky-sign located near
Ninth and Market streets 20 the sale.
on the sign is the double-barred cross
Of Lorraine. the emblem Of the cru
sade against tuberculosis. which has
replaced the original red cross on the
seals since the Red Cross transferred
the Christmas seal to the National
Anti-Tuberculosis Society. two years
ago.
At the seal headquarters, Oh Della
ware avenue. the first fruits of the
campaign came In yesterday. Even In
hard times. the tiny symbol 81 Christ
mas care for the consumptive suffer-
/ ers makes its irresistible appeal From
now until Santa Claus has come and
gone. the seal. with its silent speech.
will plead for the tiny crippled chill
dren. the consumptive soldiers. the
durable cases that may yet be saved.
and the homeless ones who can -
sheltered and nursed. Each seal sold
l is a gain 10 the community. and helps
/ TO bring the day when tuberculosis
will be as much under control as yel-
low fever or small pOx.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
MORSE WANTS TO SEE
SPECIALIST IN ROME
Continued from paxe /.

~VpNa'hSa iiVttt VNkt IL
(Mr. Morse was indicted May 81.
1920, on charge that, through an
agent, he had sold the steamer John
q. Mccullough to tho government OF
Tunis in violation OF the law prohibit
ing sale Of ship registercd under
American laws to anyone not 4 citi-
zen OF the United States without the
rhipping boards pcrmission).
Concerning the reports OF an in
dictment charging padding OF payrolls
at our Groton. Conn.,, ahipyard, this n
also impossible IA full investigation
was made by government officials who
reported there was no padding OF pay
rolls at Groton. Even had there been
padding, inasmuch as our contracts
with the shipping board all provided
for the delivery Of n certain tonnage
at 40 much per- ton. tho government
had no concern beyond tho fulnllmenf
OF our contracts according to the stip-
ulated terms"
| Mr.. Morse has asked w. II. r. EN-
rich. a Paris attorney, to come 10
Havre for consultation, following word
In, that ne will be unable to act. The
iinencicT insSteu ne nhu no lnteDtiOn
OF fighting by legal means against re-
turning to the United States. but
merely wishes to have representations
made In Washington that his request
for a delay In sailing be granted.
Should Attorney General Daugher-
ty refuse my request" Mr. Morse told
the correspondent. II win return or
the Paris on Monday"
Mr.. Morse appeared in good health
and spirits after good nights rest
at the Hotel Continental. The sur.
veillance 20 which he was subjected
while constant. was quite discreet, on.
police officer being stationed on tn,
third floor OF the hotel. where Mr.
Morse occupied one OF the best rooms
and another officer near the hotel EN-.
trance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
DENIES ROBBERY.
Earl white Accused Of Breaking and
Entering n House.

Earl White. Negro. charged with
breaking and entering the house Of
Daniel Tllden, at 203 East Eleventh
street was held under $500 bail for
General Sessions Court by Judge Hast
ings In Municipal Court today. TIL
den said he awoke about 2 o'clock
when White grabbed him by the
throat. II shouted murder and he ran"
rilden said. A wallet containing s25
was missing.
White positively denied entering the
place and said he. and Tilden and the
latter's nephew had drunk five half
pints OF wine during the evening, go
ing home. about 1870 o'clock
Admitting his guilt, Butler Wilson.
Negro. charged with larceny of gold
watch valued at s35, was held under
5000 bail for the grand jury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago. Dec. 3.--Cattie. receipts. 100
compared with week ago. beef stecrs
strong; mostly 25c TO soc higher. with
good 10 best little changed: fat she stock.
25c to soc higher; Gamers and cutters.
strong TO 25c higher bulls. about STEADY;
veal calves soc 70 75c higher. with de-
sirable stock. mostly 25c higher and
others little changed
Hogs. receipts 5000; fIiriy active and
steady TO i0c higher than yesterday
average: holdOver light: top. 25 Tor itn-
pound averages. practical top. : 90, bulk.
8 90 a s 90; pigs. steady TO Zoe higher.
bulk desirahles, = l0a5 IS.
sheep. receipts. 1000. compared with
higher, yeariings and feeder lambs. soc 20
65c higher.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
MARRIAGE AND DEATH
RATES ARE DOWN

The marriage and death rates are
down, this week. and the birth rate up.
by comparison of the Board Of Health
figures as compared with year ago
There were % marriages, 23 deaths
and IS births last week. as compared
with Al, 30 and AZ in 1920.
Three new cases of diohtheria and
IL Of scarlet fever are covered by the
Boards report.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
APPEAL COURT ORDER.
Original Bidde1 On Owen Magnetic
Seek to Halt New Sale.

An appeal was f,cd In the Federal
District Court this morning from the
court order granted last week. direct
ing new sale OF personal property OF
me Oyen Magnetic Motor Car Cor
porxtion, near Wilkes Barre. Pa.
This order refused confirmation OF
the previous sale, at which $4,000
was~bid by clients OF Nathan Bilder,
who presented the appeal.
Briefs Will be filed on Wednesday
next and the decision of the court
Will be announced later.
The contention OF the receiver and
Reuben Satterthwaite. counsel for the
Wyoming National Bank OF Wilkes
Barre, is that the acceptance by the
bidders OF the return of their bidding
check, bars them from the right OF
appeal. The position Of the court was
that a bond should be required Tor
performance In the event that It's
ruling should be reversed In n higher
court, and n satisfactory form for such
a bond is to be presented.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
RURAL REALTY TRANSFERS.

The county Board of Assessment
reports the following transfers of ru-
raj real estate:
Land in Mill Creek hundred. by
Charles r. Campbell to William b.
Lloyd, Jr., for $1,000.
Land at New Castle, by Annie j
Maxwell TO Lewis e. Gemmill, for
$1,000.
Land in Mill Creek hundred, by
Levi w. Murray to Emanuel NJ. Biser
for 1915.
Land at BrackEx, by William G.
Robertson 10 A. X. Taylor. for 5000.
Land at Belvedere, by the Newport
Land and Investment Co. TO Leon c
Hill, for sl25.
Land in Christiana hundred, by tn,
j. w. Holloway Co. to John f. Splan
for the nominal sum of $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
MAY IGNORE KANSAS COURT.
Packers Employees Advised to Dis
regard Its Strike Prohibition.
led Press 10 EVERY Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago. Dec. S.-Packing house
workers in Kansas City have been ad-
vised to disregard the orders of the
Kansas Industrial Court and to go
on Strike Monday morning when the
union strike order goes into effect in
all packing centers, 1t was announced
today by Dennis Lane, secretary of
the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butcher Workmen OF North America
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
ARGUMENT POSTPONED.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Dover. Dec. 3.-The session of the
court in banc which was to have con-
vened here today to hear argument on
a motion TO open a Judgment in the
case of the Cities Service Co. VS.. Jesse
c. Mcdowell, on a foreign attachment,
in which a Judgment OF $175.o0o was
awarded by jury here. several weeks
ago. was adjourned at noon until De-
cember 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been passed and permits
granted by the Building Inspector for
the following operations:
Lancaster avenue, 1712; J. r. Nc
Cullough, owner and builder: heating
system, $3.50.
Madison street. 41O; II. c. Hates,
owner. II. d. Blickburn. builder; al
terations. S400.
Lincoln street, 403 North; John
Fiorentine. owner, A. Fortunate and
brother. builders; store. s40o.
Gilpin avenue. east of Union; West
End Reading Room, owner; w. d
Iladdock and Co. builders; reading
room, s7,700.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
sse MORE SHIrwoRkERs OFT.
New Nork Plant NJ Camden Ia Cut
loree Stn Further.

Philadelphia, Dec. a.--The plate and
angie shop and the pipe shop of the
New York shiphuildinr Corporation
have been closed following the lay.
IN ~ larre number ~ men. A force
" eoo will also bo out of work wher
ths sieamship Lone Star State IL An.
l~hcd within the next two weeks.
There is u report very much circu.
la,ed around the north yards Of tn.
shirhnlldlng company that two battle
shipt and q cruiser. on which work 4,
ROW virtually al q standstill. will b,
completed despite the Arms Confer
enc. ht Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Used Side Door Pullmans.

Magistrate Harry b. Stradley this
morning imposed a fine of 50 and costs
on Willie Darlington of Scotsburg, Va.
and Robert Cutno of Savannah, Ga,
young colored men, who We're arrested
late last night by special officers Of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. Both
men made their long trip from the
south bumper" fashion, It was said.
In default Of the fine they were sent
to the worlhouse for 10 days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
>rnlrr MARKETS. IMPROVED.
Lincoln street Extended from Third
~ seventh. stands Disappear.

The condition 20 king street produce
market today showed decided i'm
trov,ment over last saturday. accord
Ina ~ Edward McAteer clerk Of the
market Practically all stands had
boon removed IN compliance with re
cent order ~ the street and Sewer
Department
IN king street market today, a tota
- sha farmers we're IN attendance.
~ tho Madison street market an in
crease ~ approximately 2S farmers
we noted, the attendance there aver
ssinE iah private stands.
In tho Lincoln street market this
morning 20 farmers were recorded
With IN, new market extending from
Third 20 seventh street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Fix Prohibition ONCE Hours.

Effective December Z. the office of
Robert b. Elliott, director of pro-
hibition, in the United Engineer Build
ing, Sixth and King streets. will
function daily from $50 a m. 70 5 p.
m, excepting Saturdays, when the Of
fee will be open only from 5 a. m, TO
1890 p. M. in compliance to recent
orders issued by the Treasury Depart
ment at Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Night ProwIers in Evidence.

Night prowlers again put in an
appearance last night near Nineteenth
and Market streets. when suspicious
characters were reported lettering
near the Lea Milling Co. building
about 100 feet east of Brandywine
bridge. The night watchman, after
observing the actions of the men, re-
lported the matter to the police.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Agnes Paris, Fined,

Agnes Paris. charged with dis
orderly conduct, was fined $40 in
Municipal Court today. Testimony In
the case was heard two weeks ago,
but continuance was granted, 10 in
vestigate charges made by the woman
that Officer Britton, who arrested her,
had made improper proposals and that
her arrest was spite work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
ROBBERS KILL RESISTING MEN
Two Shot to Death for Not Handing
Out Money as Commanded.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 1.-Two men
were shot and killed by robbers at
Curtisville. near here. late last night,
according to information received to-
day by the Pittsburg police.
The victims. Joseph Bosek, of Su-
perior, Pa, and Louie Piruecek, of
Cleveland. We're accosted near their
boarding house by two men who de-
manded money. When they refused,
the robbers attacked them with knives
hut BoselS and Pirnecek succeeded in
fighting them off for while.
Finally the highwaymen used their
pistols. the first shot killing Bosek
His companion died later at a Taren-
tum hospital. The robbers escaped.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
LIQUOR CASE IN COURT.
Decision Reserved In Trial Of Men
Charged with Selling.

Decision was reserved until Monday
by Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
today In the case of Arthur Kappauf
and John Joyce. charged with selling
liquor Two witnesses testified that
they bought liquor on November 5
from Joyce. the bartender, after Kap-
pauf had said they were "ali right
One OF the witnesses, an agent for
Frank h. Haley, agent for tire Law
and Order Society said as soon az he
emptied n glass he held the liquor in
his mouth and running out OF the bar
room put 1t In a bottle. Both Bartender
and proprietor denied having made
the sale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
wILDAIR RETIRED FROM TURF.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Lexington. KY, Dec. 3.-The racing
career of Wildair, Harry Payne Whit
ney's four year old son OF Broomstick
and Verdue. has come TO an end. Like
the great Man O'War. he will be
placed in a stud in the blue grass
regions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
ENamine School Tea chers.

Teachers Of state schools are being
examined today. and examinations
will also be held throughout Delaware
next Saturday. Many high schoo!
seniors are being examined now so
that they may be eligible for admission
TO summer schools next year, without
having TO obtain provisional certifi-
Gates,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
tArt1AI INCREASED.

special Dispatch 60 Every Evening.
Dover, Dee. Applications for in
rrnaHer Ia capital stock Of the follow
inr rfms were flcd here today; Con-
solidntnd Mills Co. of Niles. Mich.
from 10000 goo 90 $40. 500 goo; J. ID.
Johnson Co. Inc, Of Newark, n. j.,
from Y. po0. GOO e. $4,000
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
LIBERTY BOND QUOTATIONS..
Victory 3A's Go to Par In Today's
Transactions.

BY Associated Press TO livery Evening.
New York. Dec. a.-Liberty bond
quotations closed: Three and half's.
$685. first As, $3.50 bid; second as.
9752; first AIS. 1852; second Ans.
$3.50: third AIS. $500; fourth AZ s,
97ss; Victory ANS. 100; Victory
l4A's, 99.9S.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Smith Terminal Inspector.

Archie Y. Smith. who died suddenly
yesterday at French street station,
was chief inspector of materials at the
new marine terminal operation. He
came here from Philadelphia to take
up the work. He is survived by his
wife and two children. He had re-
Gently removed TO 410 Geddes street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Harkins TO Attend Road Meeting.

Harry j. Harkins, manager Of the
Hotel du Pont. will go to York. Pa,
next Friday 10 attend the annual
meeting OF the Capitol Tours Asso-
citation, OF which the Hotel du Pont
is member. The meeting will be
held in the Colonial Hotel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Howell on Long Motor Trip.

While motoring from st. Louis to
New York A.. V. Howell stopped in
Wilmington today. Hr. Howell for
merly WAS the Wilmington represen-
tative of the Studebaker Co. He now
resides at Newark, N. j.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Motorlst Heavily Fined.

Pleading guilty to operating an
automobile while intoxicated on
Lombard street, George III. Williams
was fined 800 and costs in City Court
today. lie was arrested by Patrolman
Kelleher. following collision with an
automobile driven by James Statemen
automobile driven by James Statmen
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Ada Gilllland.

Mrs. Ada Gilliland, aged 80 years, a
former resident OF this city. wife of
William s. Gilliland. died in Phlladel-
phia. Oh Thursday, of pneumonia. She
was the daughter of Mrs. Amanda
Rebecca Nichols. 40s North Franklin
street. and was born in this city.
where she lived until she was married
The funeral services will be held at
her late residence. 64S North Tenth
street. Philadelphia, Monday after
noon. at 2. with interment at Mt
PeYe cemetery, Philadelphia. Mrs
Gilliland was well-known In this city
and her friends were shocked. to hear
of her death
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
DEATHS.

WINDsOR-On December .. 1921. Harry
y. Windsor. In his 45th year
Relatives. friends and members of b.
p. o. E.. No. 307. are invited TO attend
the funeral services without further notice
at HIS residence. Milford. Delaware, on
Tuesday afternoon. December g. at ?
O'Clock. Interment al Odd Fellows ceme-
terry, Milford. Del.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
TWO DYING IN AUTO CRASH.
Machine Wrecked When IL Ran Into
Niaduct Near Scranton.
Nv A.soctafed prn.s IN Fverv rv.nfnr

DJ AhsoCitisu Eftss 10
Scranton, Pa, Dec. 3.--Three men
were injured. two ef them fatally
early today when their automobile
struck the concrete foundation Of a
viaduct at Duryea, near here. The
injured are Ross II. webb, member
of a Boston drug firm, Max Zola and
Robert Klauber, OF this city.
The three men and the wrecked ma
chine were found at the bridge. Zola
and Webb are in critical condition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Mary Costello HI by Car.

MARY Costello. ss years old of ga
West Fourth street. was struck by a
trolley ear at Fourth and Jefferson
streets this morning. receiving slight
Injuries tn the heHd and body. She
was taken 90 IN. Delaware Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
nos. t,sslm mons Cut In Accident.

Will. driving north on Orange
street last evening. Robert Fitzsim-
mpns cnllidcd with a machine driven
by Robert q, Thompson. OF 1895 Jes-
sup street, The Windshield on Fiizsim-
mons car we broken and he was
slightly bruised and cut.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Automobile Caught Ere.

An automobile owned by Clayton h.
White of Silverbrook. caught fire this
morning at Fourth and Church
streets. Engine Company No. ex-
tinguished the blaze. Damage was
slight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
To Administer Sparks Estate.

Register OF Wills Isaac r. Brown
has granted letters Of administration
on the estate OF George w. Sparks.
20 Georgette Hamlin Sparks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Red Cross Reports.

All Red Cross roll call chaiimen who
have not reported are asked to send
their reports, as soon as possible. to
the Office of Treasurer Candy, 600
Equitable Building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
" timiMston Hank tIesrings.

ten thls week amounted 20 s2.Ts2.-
cs.ss, a. compared with s3.iss.55s.-
~ FOR the corresponding week OF las,
osAs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Magistrate Gluckman on Trip.

Magistrate Barnet Gluckman, ac-
companied by his wife, left this morn
ing for Atlantic City and New York.
where they will spend week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03
Sheriff Sells Newark Land.

Sheriff Joseph II. Gou.d has sold
land at Newark to David C. Rose for
sl7.532.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-03

In business lines, an advertisement
will bring customers who will buy
o.her things IS Well as the article
adyer .-sed.-Adv.