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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
CHRISTIANS ARE SAFE
IN TURKISH WAR ZONE
Head Of Nationalists Assures the
Vatican OF Protection for All
Peoples and Religions.
b. Associated Press to Every Evening.

b Associated Press - Every Evening
Rome. Aprn I4-Cardinal Gasperrf.
paraI secretary ~ state has made IN
appeal ii Mustapha Ken-al Pasha. head
of the Turkish Nationalist government
al Angora in behalf - Christians in-
habiting countries under Turkish rule
In the name II the supreme pontiff
said the telegram sent to Angora br thc
cardinal Il have the honor 70 make IN
appeal ~ your noble sentiments II nu-
rnanity mplorlng yon - give at th"
earliest moment possible the necessary
orders to insure respect for the lives
ard property of Christians in the
Caucasus. Asia Minor. and Anatolta
After The suffering humanity has un-
dergone. il ls to be hoped The roice nf
ciemcncy md piety may he heard every
where
Mustapha Kenal answered the car
dinals telegram IN the most deferentiai
terms. assuring him that the safety
and welfare ~ the inhabitants ~ this
country. irrespective of races and reiig-
ion. Il the supreme duty commanded hJ-
my humanitarian sentiments, as weii
as by the Moslem religion.
He added he had already adopted
measures 10 insure complete tranquil
ity 10 al Christians within the -uris-
diction Of the Angora government
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
DELAWARE CITY HOST TO
BISHOP PHILIP COOK
Head of Diocese and Rev. James
carp Entertained at Re-
ception and Smoker.
.tan Corresnondence OF Every tv.

STAFF Correspondence Of Every tsN''
Delaware City. April 14.-Right Rev.
Philip Cook. ID. d.. Bishop of the Epis-
copal Diocese OF Delaware, and ReV.
James II. carp. rector Of lmmanuel
Church, at New Castle. were "unani-
mously elected citizens of Delaware city
last night at a reception and smoker
held in the Town Hall here. The al
fair, pronounced success. had been
arranged by the men of Christ church.
Practically every civic and fraternal
organization was represented at the
gathering and the spacious second floor
Of the Town Hall on Clinton street was
crowded 10 uverfiowing The mems
committee on arrangements comprised:
DR.. W. W. Ellis. NJ. +. Hines. William
Murphy G. +. Baum, }. y. Reeves. W.
r. Jester. sylvester Downes and Major
G. L. Williams. The women's commit
tee was made up of Fannie Reeves.
Mrs. W. W Ellis. Anna Pennington.
Agnes Pierson. Mrs. Nora Keeney. Mrs.
W. Il. Jester Florence Davidson and
Bina Foard.
Prominent speakers for the occasion
we're Rev. Clayborn Pitzer OF the Pres
byterian Church at Delaware City. Rev.
L. w Layfield pastor OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Rev James II carp
and Bishop Cook. W. Il. Jester presided.
The principal speaker was Bishop
Cook. Impressed by the attendance Of
a large number of soldiers from Fort
DUPONT, many of whom had seen active
service in the American EXpeditionary
Forces. Bishop Cook. also a veteran of
the World War. gave an interesting ac-
count of the torpedoing Of a vessel on
which he was enroute from the United
States 70 France.
Continued on page l..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
URGES DRY" AGENTS
Be PLACED UNDER
CIVIL SERVICE RULE
National Association Says Many
of Present Personnel Are Un-
fit or inexperienced.
OPPOSES "SOLDlERS FIRST"

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Baltimore, April 14.-Activitics of the
National Civic Service Reform League
in combating appointment OF loose
and inefficient" prohibition enforcement
agents are reviewed in the report OF the
council of the league read at the annual
meeting here today.
Reiterating charges that the enforce
ment personnel includes many dishonest
men and women. some with criminal
records, the report urges support OF
bill before Congress requiring that All
dry agents be placed under civil service
regulation and subjected to the custo-
mary examinations 1t also takes
sharp issue with provisions in the meas
urc insisted upon by the Anu-Saloon
League which would permit appoint
ment Of persons without previous ex-
perience in criminal investigation
The anti-saloon organization. the re-
port alleges, prefers to let these places
continue as political spois rather than
agree to the normal method of proNid-
ing for their competitive classification
under the civil service law Until the
latter method is undertaken, II CON
tinues. the enforcement Of the prohihi-
ton law will not be freed from the
odium in which il is now held
The leagues opposition to the system
OF appointing pOstmastcrs which re-
tains in Office permanently or until re-
moved on charges purely political ap-
pointees" is set forth In the report winch
proposes an open competitive cXamina-
ton for such inCumbents in order 10
continue in office These views, the re-
port asserts. have been concurred ~ by
the President and the attorney general,
Commenting on the Federal ciNil
service provision giving absolute pref
crencc 10 soldiers and sailors and
widows Of former service men, the re-
port asserts.
'As time goes on the manifest unfair
ness of veteran preference 10 becoming
more and more apparent 90 the mem
bers Of Congress The effects IN the
efficiency Of the service will be care
fully noted by the league and the re-
suit secured viii be placed before the
appropriate committees Of Congress
with the request that this vicious legis-
lation be repealed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
FINE RECEPTION GIVEN !,
REV. CHAS. B. DUDELL
On Occasion of His Departure
From Carney's Point Epis-
copal Church.

Persons Of all religious denominations
represented in the community joined
last night IN expressing appreciation OF
The services of Rev. Charles Brattor
Dubeu, al Penus Grove and Carney's
Point y. j. which are about 10 be
terminated. Mr.. Dubell. who is a native
Of Wilmington. and son Of Charles h.
Dubeu, after building up the Church of
Our Merciful Saviour, at Carney's Point.
has resigned as rector to accept call
extended by St. Johns Church. Camden,
y. J. Last nights reception, which
was held III the parish house, was on
the occasion Of mis- leaving. for he be-
gins his new duties in Camden on
Sunday.
The reception was given by the MEM
bers of the parish and their friends.
which included practically everybody
in the neighborhOod. About 600 per
sons were in attendance. Addresses
were made by a number Of prominent
clergymen and others, including Rev.
Elliston J. Perot of Salem and Rev.
Father Massey, priest Of the Catholic
Church there. both Of whom paid high
tribute to Mr.. Dubells work in the
community. A number Of Wilmington
ians were at the reception.
During the reception, by vote OF those
present the degree of Doctor Of HUI
nanity" was conferred upon the retiring
rector He had manifested his humani-
tartan ideas not only in his church work,
but also in the army with which he
served in France during the war.
At the Camden Church Mr.. DubelI
will succeed Rev. John II. Townsend.
VINO retires after IS years of aggressive
work. A Rev. Mr.. Myers Of Pemberton
will probably be the new rector OF the
church a Carneys Point. call was
extended to Rev. Thomas q. iii Of
Smyrna, but he declined.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
DRANK TIE EVIDENCE.
John Brown Had Two Quarts,
Feared Arrest and Took the
Easiest Way.

For failure 20 pay a nou-support or
der John w. Brown was sentenced 10
six months in the workhouse by Judge
Hastings in Municipal Court today.
Brown was S4O7 in arrears. Brown
said he had been out Of work since Oc
tober and could not pay the money.
When Judge Hastings inquired as 10
where ne had obtained the money TO
buy the liquor which caused him 10 be
arrested on Sunday on q charge of
drunkenness Brown said he received
two quarts for helping to transport a
load Of the stuff To Baltimore.
Il was near the French street station
with the two quarts OF liquor in my
possession when ] thought the poli.e
might pick me up. TWO Of my friends
came along and We thought the best
way 10 escape the police was 10 drink
The liquor" he explained.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
MARINE TERMINAL PLANS.
Specifications TO be Submitted TOmor.
row 10 HarbOr Board.

Specifications on the marine terminal
project on the Lobdell site prepared by
John Meigs, consulting engineer. will
be submitted to the commissioners of
the local Harbor Board a t their special
meeting tomorrow afternoon.
All maps and Typographical charts
have been practically completed II is
expected the proposed improvements
will be discussed IN full by Lhe com
uissionerS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
EIGHT DEAD IN TORNADO.
More Than so injured in Storm
That Swept Through Me-
lissa. Texas.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Melissa, Texas. April 14.-Citizens Of
Melissa today set about affording re-
lief to a large number Of families made
homeless yesterday by a tornado and
storm which swept this little town. caus-
ing the death of eight persons and the
injury Of many more. Five of the dead
are Negroes. Five persons are injured.
possibly fatally. while more than fifty
received less serious injuries. a num-
Der of the injured are in hospitals at
Mckinney.
The tornado struck the town from the
southwest and cut d swath northeast
iemolishing virtually every building in
the business district and razing many
dwelling houses.
Fire broke out soon afterward. Rain
made the road leading 10 town almost
impassabIe and the wind tore down teie-
graph and telephone wires.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
MARRIAGE OR EXILE FOR
HOUSE OF DAVID WOMAN
BY Associated Press.

BY AEHOcfafs1 frebs.
Chicago. April i4.--DecIaring
that she had been forced with
twenty-four other couples to
take part In wholesaie mar
rage ceremony while an inmate
Of the House 0f David" a re-
llgious cult at Benton Harbor,
Mich. Mrs. Ifilda J.. IIansei told
her story 10 Judge Baldwin IN
Circuit Court yesterday IN an
effort 10 have the marriage an
nulled.
According 10 her testimony all
Of the victims we're forced 10
undergo the ceremony under
throat Of being marooped on n
deserted island in the northern
extremity of Lake Michigan. She
said that she was given only
four hours' notice Of tho wed
ding and hardly knew the man
she married
Mrs. Hansel said since the core
rnony. which took place Eve years
ago. she had left tho House of
David.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
FRANCE ACCEPTS j. S.
STAND ON YAP MANDATE
Note Accepts Principle That This
Country Retains Rights Over
Former German Possessions.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. April I4-France's re-
ply 10 Secretary Hughes note Of April
regarding the japanese mandate over
the Pacific island of Yap Is interpreted
in Official circles here as tantamount TO
acceptance 81 the principle laid down
By the American government that the
United States has surrendered none Of
~fys rights in the former German over
seas possessions
Paris. April I4-PremIer BRAND has
despatched TO Washington note ac-
knowledging receipt Of the eommunlca-
ton from the American State Depart
rnent regarding the mandate over Pa
cific islands north Of the equator which
was given 10 Japan
The premier's note says a representa-
tive Of France viii take up the ques-
ton when II comes before the Supreme
Allied Council, with the most ardent
desire 70 find solution giving satisfac
tion 10 the United States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
FRANCE TAXES GERMAN
IMPORTS A. PENALTY

Paris. April ft.-The Chamber of
Deputies today adopted the bin provid-
Ing for fifty per cent tax on German
imports as a penalty on Germany be
cause Of non-fulflIlment Of her repara-
tions obligations.
The vote was 3s3 70 -.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
TO FIX DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.
May IA Likely TO Be Date Decided Upon
at Meeting Tonight.

Members Of the Democratic City Com
mittee will meet tonight TO fix the date
for the Democratic primaries. As the
law calls for the names of candidates to
be filed ten days before the election.
and the Republicans have fixed upon
May 2. as the date for the holding of
their primaries, il Is likely that the
Democrats will name May II as the
date for their primary.
Not until some one has been decided
upon for mayor. will there be any dis
cussion for president of city council.
William NJ. Mask. Jr., is being sug-
gested by his friends as a mayoralty
possibility
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
DAN GETS A YEAR
Sentenced for Assault and Battery
when Money Was Refused.

Daniel Sards, colored. was sentenced
hy Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
today TO one year imprisonment for
assault and battery on Edna Hopkins.
C0lOred a charge OF larceny Of 81 was
dismissed. Edna Hopkins testified that
she had often given the man money
but on Saturday she refused 20 give IL
70 him. Sands then grabbed her by the
arm and took the money. she testified
Dillard Fields. colOred, charged with
disorderly conduct in throwing a brick
through the kitchen window Of Mary
Jordan. SIS East Twelfth street, on
Monday night was fined $25 and costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
Abrahams for Council.

City Councilman Alexander r. Abra-
hams is a candidate for denomination.
lie is a Republican, represents the
Fifth Ward and don't seem To have dis
pleased his constituents AS far as is
known. he will not be opposed So. as
the Fifth Ward usually has a RepubIi-
can majority-if somebody don't rock
the boat-he feels pretty comfortable
about the matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
THIEN WERE THIRSTY.
Rrrak Into thestnut Street PoOlroom
and Drink and smoke.

Thieves with "a thirst hr,Fe into the
i.nolroonl and cigar Sioi. If Wladislaw
kuzeIa. 500 Chestnut sit,e.. some time
= night and stole $50 Vogth II cigars,
udy and tobacco
When Kuzela opened the store this
+ .srning he found dozen empty bottles
f., mich had contained soft drinks strewn
oa the floor behind tho counter The
thieves gained an entrance by breaking
,atn 4 window and prying of wooden
bars on the Chestnut street side of the
building The empty cash register was
also pried open. The theft was reported
a. the police but the thieves left no clue
of Identification.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
y NEGOTIATIONS NAY RI
RENENEp ~ - HOPtu

.o0ura AGg. Wa
iu connection vrth nr
were PASSED ht =. ite
mons ,his afternoon Prtr 81
lloyd George SAID 81 rea-
luSSion II me sub.-, soc
dicia' 20 : settlement Nh o..,sir.
leaders. former premier ASA ...H tog n
liberals. and loan r ,lyrcs sU .
labor party roncurr n tnls icW
Mr.. ClNnes referred 81 hc 1rs,o.a'loas
"as to some degree nos ltoscihcr soc
pended.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
ENGLISH MISSION DENIED.

Nv Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London. April I4.--Isord Chalmers.
permanent secretary of the treasury
viii not sail for the United States sat
urday in connection with the British in
debtedness to the United States. as re-
~ported. and no similar mission is being
arranged. according to official circles
here today
The situation regarding the British
indebtedness to the United States it
was added remains unchanged
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
Murder suspected at Atlantic City.

by Associated Press to Every Evening.
Atlantic city. n. j., April 14-The
body of a well dressed, unidentified man
was found in a meadow on the out
skirts of the city early today with
wounds in the head, which lead the po-
lice 10 believe that he had been murder
ed. The body was discovered by troll
ley car crew.
The body was later identified as that
of Henry Euhler a local barber.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
RoTARIANs RETURN.
" ilmiBgtOn Delegates Back From At.
Iantle City Convention

Nearly all Of the Delaware delegation
~ lsotartans who attended the division
a. convention Of Rotary clubs in At
lautic city returned YESTERDAY many
making the journey nome by autonno-
bile some of the delegates. however,
prolonged their visit until today
Tn, convention ended on Tuesday, the
final function being a ball, given that
evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
TO COLLECT BY LAW.
State Treasurer Places Income Balance
Bills in Squires' Hands.

While in Wilmington yesterday State
Treasurer George NJ. Fisher gave to
justices of the peace for collection
large number Of bills against income
taxables. but ordered no arrests. In
each instance the bill is for SO that had
been allowed as exemption on 1919
earnings.
In 1919 the General Assembly amend
ed the Income Tax law. allowing GER
tain additional exemptions for heads Of
families and dependents, and Attorney
General Townsend recently gave the
state treasurer an opinion saying the
amendments did not become effective
until January, 1920. and therefore were
not applicable TO 1919 earnings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
BERLIN TO MAKE NEW
OFFER THROUGH 4 NEUTRAL

Berlin. April i4--Germania says to
,iay il understands the German govern
ment probably will make use Of an in
termediary through whom il will Cub
init new proposals TO tho Allies con
cerning reparations.
The newspaper adds that a neutral
power has offered 70 attempt 10 IN
duce President Harding to intervene
with a view n bringing about renewed
negotiations between the entente and
Germany
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
&. ID. GARRETSON HOME.
Returns From Stay at Atlantic City
Fully Restored 10 Health.

q. ID. Garretson Of 1902 Van Buren
street. general manager Of the Electric
Hose and Rubber Co. returned yester-
any from a two-months' stay in Allan
tlc city, y. J.. for the benefit of his
health. He has entirely recovered from
an Illness in February. and to quote him.
his vacation has made him feel like q
different man
Mr. Garretson is a member of the
Wilmington Rotary Club, and he at
tended tho convention in Atlantic City
IS hich ended on Tuesday. He returned
,rsicrday with n number of other Della
ware EOtarians.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
IRISH AMBUSH POLICEMEN.
one 0ficer killed and Three Wounded
In FedamOre Attack.
fress 70 Every Evenlng

By Associated press TO Every Evening
Dublin April l4.-FiNe policemen
were ambushed last night at F'edamure.
county Limerick one Of them being
killed and three wounded
The raiders then attacked the Fela-
more barracks but were repulsed after
two hours 81 hghting Ia which there
We're no casualties.
a Sim Fein shoe factory here which
was used as an assembling shop for
bombs was raided last night and two
persons in II were arrested.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
HIS AUTOS RED LIGHTS
KICKED OUT BY COW
BY Associated Press.

Pittsburg, April l4.-Chicago
ffre-produciug COW. Washington
dynamite eating bovine and the
mythical moon jumper, have a
rival in a Pennsylvania COW that
spccializes in kicking out auto
mobile tail lights.
Fred Holman. of Ingomar. when
arrested on charge of driving
without rear light burning told
Magistrate Il. l.. Succop that
after purchasing a COW he roped
il to the back of a truck and
started home. Soon afterward
the animal kicked out the light,
according to the buyer. Ten dol
lars was added to the cost of the
COW when the magistrate i'm
posed a fine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
MEN AND WOMEN
LOOKING FOR POSITIONS

will frequently find them in the
Want Adv page of Every Even
ing. Turn 10 this page NOW. The
better class of firms advertising
for help of any kind invariably
use Every Evenings Classified
Page. First, because the ads are
carefully classified and easy to
read, and second. because Every
Evening brings RESULTS.
There may be just the sort of
a position you want advertised
i'm today's paper.
Ii not. then insert your own
advertisement and try to secure
what YOU are looking for
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
SIR ARTHUR Wears SLAIN.
Erin Residence of Former Ulster
king-at-Arms Burned by
ASsassins.
.iated Press 10 F,verl- Evening

BY Associated Press 80 Every Evening
Dublin, April l4.-Sn Arthur Edward
Wears. former Ulster kins -of-arns Was
shot dead this morning al I.istowel and
his residence was burned.
A tag was attached 70 the body read
ing:
Traitors beware W. never loisey.
l. Z. 4
Sir Arthur Wears was Ulster kirg-of-
arms at Dublin Castle at the time Of
the famous robbery there in t901 when
the Irish crown jewels valued at $780,
OO0 were stolen from the castle. He
afterward won a 5000 libel suit
against a London newspaper which had
made reelection on him in connection
with the case
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
DYNAMITE ON p. X. BRIDGE.
Inspection Reveals Cause OF Explosion
at COIIingwoOd. \. j., Last Night

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Camden. y. j. April 14.-Following a
mysterious explosion at West Colling-
wood last night. Philadelphia and Read
ing hallway inspectors today found a
large stick Of dynamite attached TO a
niece Of wire at a railway bridge. II
was tied about the railway track at
the bridge leading over Newton Lake.
II Is supposed another stick of the ex-
plosivc was attached 10 the other end
Of the wire and was exploded
The regular weekly railway lnspee-
ton today led to the fnding Of the eX-
plosiNe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
AUSTRIA BANS HAPSBURGs.
y National Assembly VIII Imprison Any
Who Seek TO Come Back.

Rv Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Paris. April t+.-Legislation prohibit
ing members of the Hapsburg family
from returning 10 Austrian territory
under the penalty of from one 70 FIVE
years in prison has been adopted by
the constitutional commission Of the
Austrian national assembly, says a
Vienna dispatch TO the Petit parisien.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
GERMANY MUST PAY
S37,5OO,OOO,OOO OR
FRANCE WILL ACT
If Berlin Resists Payment OF the
Reparation French Will Oc-
cupy Rich Ruhr Basin.
ALLIES SANCTION THE STEP

Ry Associated Press to Every Evening.
Paris. April t4.-Germany's obiiga-
ton To the Allies viii be fixed at be-
tween 1870 600. 900 900. and $50 900 900. 900
gold marks by the Allied reparation
commission. says the Echo de Paris.
In case Germany resists settlement.
the newspaper declares. II is accepted
by the Allies that France will recall two
classes of recruits to the colors and
proceed 10 occupy the Ruhr basin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
VICTOR RECORDS OUT TODAY.
PAUL WHITEMAN'S ORCHESTRA

1874 Underneath Hawaiian Skies, S5c
Down Around the Sip Sip Sippy
Shore.
1912 Make Believe. S5c.
Some Little Bird
GEWEHR PIANO co.
216 W. Ninth St.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
RUBBER COMPANY IN
BANKRUPTCY COURT
; Associated Press TO Every Evening.

fV AssOCIAteu 7Tcss % t8NN4t EVENING
New York. April 14.-Liabilities OF
more than 100000 are listed in a
petition in involuntary bankruptcy
against the Rubber Corporation of
America filed here today in Federal
Court
petifioning credits and amounts
claimed include the Equitable Trust
Company. $70,042 and the National Park
bank. ST. 500
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
Reds Close Russia to Americans.

By Associated Press @ Every Evening
Liverpool, April l4,-Russian Bolshe-
vik authorities have closed the frontier
of that country against immigration
from America. Immigrants Will be ac-
cepted, however. from steamers already
on their way To Russia from America.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
CAN REGISTER MAY z.

The 7th of May has been set for
registration by the Department of
Elections
Application has been made for May 21
by the Republicans for their party
primary, but no date has been asked as
vet by the Democratic organization.