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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
FORDNEY TARIFF
BILL REPORTED TO
THE LOWER HOUSE
Continued from page /,

reckless disregard OF business
deceney."
Adoption of the policy OF American
Misunderstanding the duties on the
value OF commodities In American
rather than foreign markets--was
deemed vital, the report said. in ord
er to eliminate the long established
practice Of fraudulent under-valua-
tion" and for the further reason that
70 other method OF establishing a
stable basis for duties was found.
II was argued that regardless Of
fluctuations in the foreign market
values or in currency, the new policy
would mean ar equalization of as
sessment SO that all imports would
enter American markets on even
terms.
In the rehabilitation of our in
dustries." the report said. the prod
ucts OF agricultural industry. in which
some thirty million of our people are
engaged are entitled to protection on
the same basis as those Of other in
austries.
The tariff. it added. seldom would be
sdded 10 the price of farm products,
except under unusual crop or mar
ket conditions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Mayor to Receive orangemen.

Members Of the local lodge of Loyal
orangemen are planning for cele-
hration TO be held July IL at which
time they will have as their guests a
large number OF Orangei.aen from
Philadelphia. They have asked Mayor
1eRoy Harvey TO receive and welcome
the visitors upon their arrival here
next Tuesday and he has consented
10 do SO. lie will address the visitors
from the steps in front of the city hall
a. which point the Philadelphia MEM
bers will be escorted by a delegation
from the local lodge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
WILLIAM P. GRAHAM
UNIQUE PRISONER
Blind inmate Entertains Work
house Occupants Nightly
With Music.

william p Graham. for whom a
pardon will be sought tomorrow be-
fore the board Of pardons at Dover
Is probably one of the noat unique
prisoners ever held In the workhouse,
according 10 Warden riumfnef.
Graham Is serving a sentence Of one
have expired next month. His home
Ia in Greenwood where he has n wife
and five small children.
Graham is totally blind and he is
unable to do anything In the way Of
work at the prison He has to be
conducted from his cell To the din
ingroorn and back again by other
prisoners, but despite his aHlictipn.
Warden piummef Gays be keeps hia
cell cleaner than almost any other
man in the prison. lie has always
been an exemplary prisoner and has
given the officials there absolutely ne
trouble aa Far a. bis conduct is con
eerned
Graham Ii musician and vocalist
He sings well and is an expert per-
former on the guitar. Almost every
night. Warden plumner stated this
morning, he entertains the other in,
mates by playing for them and sing
Ing and hia performances are always
attended BY the majority IF tbs
prisoners They appreciate his II.
forts to help cheer up their lives sns
they viii be sorry 10 sea him leave
although everyone of them are sait
ta be anxious that his petition vii
receive the favorable consideration o
/ the pardon board.
/ Just prior 10 the execution .
! lem Price. crlured. the murderer
/ Graham sat In the condemned ma NJ
cell for a long tirne and played fn
/ him and Sang hymns 10 console hin
! in his hour II trial. Price - said 4
have greatly appreciated this
! The Prisoners Aid Society ia IN
| terasted In Csrnham's case The 80
ciety il said To the warden to be do
/ ing a good work among the prisoner
ard % have accomplished much foi
/ many men and their families affei
/ they h~ve left the workhousa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
rHRRAT TO KILL.
Serioas Accusation Made AEninst
Cornelius Dpnnclly.

Cornelius Donnelly OF 1923 Read
street charged with disorderiy conduct
and breach or the peace. WAS fined s2o
and costs. and ordered TO furnish n
81 900 peace bond by Judge Lynn In
Municipal Court today. Mrs. Timothy
Haley. 3o4 North HARRISON street,
testified that on Monday afternoon
Donnclly. who had formerly been "A
frequent visitor, came TO her house
while she was upstairs and her hus-
band was asleep ON couch In the
sitting room. She encountered Dom
nelly in the hallway, coming from
the kitchen, with an empty milk bot
tie In his hand. and asked what he was
going To do.
II am going TO kill that husband OF
yours" he replied, according TO Mrs.
Ualey's testimony. She screamed for
help and Donnelly left by the back
door. He returned yesterday and
threatened TO kill Haley II he notified
the police. Judge Lynn ordered Dom
nelly to report to the court on July
30.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
1Joo d. r. SUMNER Puvf'~.
rarsrst Enrolment IN H'ssssy -
r.,rt.dr Ameriesnisati0N Tsssks.

pb,ladelphia. July s.---'rhe uniyo's-
~ of Pennsylvania summer school
apcnuJ today with the sryer' en-
faltuent in it's history. Many t"aeh-
80 frota various sections o. The state
~ enrolled as pupiis" IN the sei"o'.
More than i,2uo. - - estimated ~
~. IL. Lamar crosby. director ~ me
srbool have already r*gisfor"d, hf'i
he experts the number by The ef'd y
,ha vaet 10 reach 900. or about 400
more than the highest rec"r' @~''
before attained
Increased salaries for TEACHERS ~
,bie state upon the acquisition ~ ad-
d,tioual college credits is believed ny
f,r. crosby a. be the incentive hAf
has brought the record enrolment
srhere are two new courses Uttered
in the summer schools this year. They
are In Arnericsnizatiop and hygiene
rho state. under the direction ~ M
win E. Bach. director ~ the Hrnerl-
carlzation Bureau. IL offering me
America nization training course.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
srRsr. NcpERaoTT's FUNERAL
Impressive ohseauies This Morning.
Attended hy Many Policemen.

The funeral OF the late Police Ser
Ycant Eugene r McDermott was held
this mcrning from his late residence,
1895 West Fourth street. Solemn
requiem mass was said at St Thomas
church and intex1nent made at
s>s,b~<ar~J cemetery. Practically the
entire prbce force, with the eseep-
tApn ~ d few traffic officers, attended
the funeral. in command OF Chief
BLACK. Many other friends and rela-
nves also attended
Mr.. NcDermott had been active on
the Wilmington police force in the
.ffice of sergeant for 2s years and in
that time made many friends. He
had been IN for about three months,
hut had continually refused any Of
Ter ~ a pension, as he considered him
seif stin capable Of continuing in active
service. Due 10 reorganization in the
force recently. there will be no sue
cesSor 20 Sergeant McDermott as
fun quota of sergeants has been ap-
pointed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
MANY CASES CONTINUED.

In Municipal Court today the case
OF Paul Hayden. charged with nom
support OF his wife and three chill
dren. was continued until Friday at
the request Of his counsel. Henry K.
Tsaacs. Judge Lynn made a tenn
porary order of So
Because the officers who made the
arrests were at the funeral of Ser
Geant Eugene McDermott the follow
ing cases were continued unUl to-
morrow; Charles Riggs. James Sup
pley and James Whitaker, all coli
ored, charged with disorderly con-
duct, and Mack Winn, coiored, charg-
ed with violating the traffic rules.
At the request OF Henry r. Isaacs.
the case Of Anthony Sunbliski. s1A
Church street. charged with disorder
" conduct was continued until Fri
fzy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
LABOR UNION PROTESTS.
Calls Attention -Ts5 Living Conditions
Near ~1odds Cut

The CentrsI Labor Union at its
regular meeting last night in Labor
Temple transacted business Of a
-outine nature. The meeting was
originally scheduled for Monday but
wns postponed on account of lnde-
l,cntiancc DAY.
The secretary was instructed to
write the State Board Of Health reia-
tive 10 a condition prevailing at Todd's
Cut near the Pennsylvania Railroad
shops. where IL is charged Spaniards
and other foreigners are housed in a
way detrimental 20 public health. II
was claimed at the meeting that while
n. men were not on the company $
payroll. ard are employed elsewhere
al how wages. they use the camp.
cutting, sleeping and cooking in the
same quarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
ATLAS POWDER CO.
UNDERWRITERS ALL
DARC0 STOCK ISSUE
Win Erect Plant in Louisiana
for Manufacture OF Re-
fined Carbon.
WILMINGTON MEN OFFICIALS

The Atlas Powder Co. has under
wr,tten the sale OF the entire Class
"A. preferred stock issue OF parco
c.rpcraticn Of Wilmington. This Is
sAe fr-t issue of the corporation anu
amounts to fi.soo.ooo in eight per
cent cumulative sinking fund ahares,
siee par value.
This issue will finance the construc-
ton of s,ooo-ton plant In Louisiana
for the manufacture OF darco, the new
~nniue carbon, to be used In the man
ufacturr OF sugar. geiattnes, edible
oils. snft drink syrups and chemica'
and pharmaceutical products. The
Atlas Powder Co. by contract, has en-
tire technical and manufacturing con-
troll and direction Of Dareo Corpora
tion. The following have been elected
officers OF the parco Corporation;
w. j. Webster. president. w. a.
lavfield. president. j. +. Van
Lar. vice-president. IL. Il. walmsley.
>,cc-prcsident and secretary: Leland
r.von. treasurer. All these are con-
r.~,ed with The Atlas Powder Co. in
similar r,ceitions. except Mr.. Waims-
ley. whq.is director of>ordnance OF the
.Atlaz- &tSvier Co.
The directors Of Darco Corporation
include the officers and the following;
r,sonsrd Richards. Jr.. director. Atlas
Powder Co; {. Harold Smith, director,
Kinney smith. New York; seEsI.
Lewis director. Columbia Carbon Go.
New York: Scott McIanahan uf Ans
tin. Mctanahan-affd Merritt. at
torueys. New York; Rod A. Demme.
parco Corporation. and V. $. Allen.
assistant secretary. Darco Corpora
tlon. Mr. Smith and Mr.. Lewis have
hong been connected with the carbon
industry.
nRrro Is expected 20 prove OF great
importance in the sugar industry. IL
will enable the sugar producers TO
refine their product right at the cen
trails" where the cane is ground. The
candy industry will be vitally inter
s~tcd in the new material.
This new development is said to be
the first attempt in this country by =
large and important concern such as
tho Atlas Powder Co, 10 undertake
the manufacture of a refining car
bon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
WITNESS TO CORK MURDER
KIDNAPPED by ARMED MEN

Cork, ireland. July sl--patrick A.
Brady. who Witnessed the killing OF
Canon Marner. Parish priest OF Dun
manwny, In December last by Cadet
Harte. was kidnapped today by nn-
known armed men. The magiHtrate
was taken from his residence in
Bailylickey, West Cork.
Brady testified at the military i'm
auiry into the killing of Canon Mag
ner which resulted i'm the verdict that
Harte was guilty OF his murder. but
was insane ut the time the crime was
committed.
The Rev. W. Kennedy. president OF
st. Finnan's College in Ennis. was ar.
rested by soldiers this morning and
removed TO Limerick. The annual re-
treat of the clergy of the killailos
diocese was in progress at the col
legr when the arrest occurred The
charge against the Rev. Mr.. Ken
nc,iy Is not known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
At '. Y. CONVENTION.
Wilmington Represented at Meeting
ef World Organization.

The following represented the local
Christian Endeavor Societies AT the
worlds sixth Christian Endeavor con-
vsntion which opened today in the
Ssventy-nrSt Regiment Armory, New
Nork. 20 continue until July Il:
Mary Ranta and Mabel Work OF
ElSmcre: Dorothy IL. krauss and
Frances Gamble, Greenhill' Miss
starr and MIR. Martin. Delaware
avenue Baptist; Alice Brown, Elsie
Nrrrow and Everett r. Borton,
Second Baptist; Alta Csstelow, st.
paurs NJ r.: Weldon Dawson, Pen
insula NJ y. Ruth ocheltree. West;
Paul owens. Eastlake Nj. f.; Edna
and Mabel Rowland. Laura Hackett,
l.otfie Stou. Calvin Turner and
Robert c. Hackctt, Hanover Presby-
tprian.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
sRsT's sgw ASSESSMENT.

Dover. July e.-At the monthly
meeting Of Kent County Levy Court
yesterday, the recently made assess
mnt under the new assessment law
b. a Board of Assessment instead Of
ten assessors was presented. Tha
total assessment Of real and personal
property and capitation is t2c.T35. .g8s
against the assessment of 1920 Of
s200s7 .g55, an increase Of ts.sss .s34
The Court viii meet on Friday next
when il viii ffx the tax rate for ths
year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
THE HOPE OF PEACE
LOOMS IN IRELAND;
SHUTS RETlCENT
Continued from page 1.

petroleum and paraiIine being used.
The crews were imprisoned by the
Republicans who worked In a sya-
tenatir well drilled way and they
blocked all the roads for several miles
around.
Ii is understood that the victims OF
the shouting at Newry were Sim Fein
sympathisers.
Soldiers today were searching
pedestrians believed likely tn be carry
Ing concealed arms in the streets Of
Dublin.
A police patrol WAS nmbuahed last
night In Camolin. county Wexford.
by men with bombs and rifles. Dur
Ing fifteen minute battle which en-
sued four constHbles were wounded.
Other ambuahes occurred In Gorrunn,
County Clare. and Thomastowr,
County Kilkenny, without casulties.
London, July s.--Jrhe residence uf
Lord Muskerry. Springfield castle,
at Drumcullogher, County Limerick,
wns burned Monday night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
RECEIVER soueuT.
Application Filed Against Gtlluand
OH Company.

An application for the appointment
of a receiver for the Gillilsnd Oil Co,
will be heard in the United States Dis
trict Court on Tuesday next.
The petitioners are the Liberty Cen
trail Trust Co. of st. Louis and Edward
Cornell. A receiver of the defend
ants properties in Oklahoma was APP
pointed there on June % by the State
court, and the appointment of re-
ceiyers in the United States Court for
the Delaware district is desired by
the complainant as the concern is a
Delaware corporation.
The protection of the company's in-
terests. which are large. is tho moving
cause assigned. Robert II. Richards
represents the petitioners.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
GARRISON MAY Be
REDUCED At THE
DELAWARE FORTS
New Order Cutting the Army
Strength From 223,0O0
to $50, 900.
PLANS NOT YET KNOWN

The plans for reducing the enlisted
strength OF the army from 22s,ooo to
lb0 600 men, IL Is expected. will res
suit In a material reduction of the
garrison at the forts comprising the
coast defenses Of the Delaware, which
include Forts du Punt, Delaware
Mott and Salisbury. Colonel J. c.
spur. commanding officer OF the de-
lenses. would make no statement to-
day concerning the situation. other
than that number OF the men at the
forts are expected to file applications
for their discharge.
At the present time there are 275
men stationed at Fort du pont, while
smaller number arc located at the
other forts. Asked what would be the
affect on the local forts. Colonel spur
said he felt that Fort du Pont would
be kept up at any rate, although he
has no official orders concerning this
point.
Pursuant TO orders received by Col
onel Spur yesterday afternoon, ap-
pications for discharge by the en-
listed men will be acted upon at Fort
du Pont and will not be sent to the
corps headquarters, at Governors
Island. N. Y. This will make the Ee-
lection Of the enlisted men 10 he dis
charged up TO the officers in charge
At Fort du pont. which is the head
toarters OF the coast defenses of the
Delaware.
According to unofficial reports in
circulation in army circles, II is pro-
posed to reduce the forces AT prac-
tically all OF the Coast Artillery posts
In the South. with the, exception Of a
very few at important points.
The forts on the Delaware are the
main defense Of the cities OF Whining
ton and Philadelphia and the indus
trial centers on the Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Remodel City Han 0fhces.

making some repairs and changes in
the meeting room of the Beard of Edu-
cation in the City Hall. The old board
of thirteen members with each MEM
Der having his own desk occupied all
the room within the space set off
from the publics portion OF the room
by tho railing. The new board will
consist of only seven members. Six
desks will be arranged in semi
circle for the six members and the
seventh. the president, will occupy
the presiding officers rostrum. The
new seven-member board viii meet
on Monday evening, July II.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
AMERICAN LEGIoN OUTING.
Lawrence Roberts Post 90 Take Trip
60 Bptterton. Md.

Lawrence Roberts Post No. 81,
American Legion. IL completing plans
Tor the first annual outing III the post
on next Saturday to Betterton, Md.
The members viii leave Wilmington
by motor and proGed TO North East,
Md.
Alexander CrowtherS, field survey
expert, In the employ OF the Hareor
Board, has chartered a steamer sta
toned at North East. Upon their ar
rival AT that town the ex-soldiers viii
board the boat and proceed 10 the
Betterton Beach. They Will return
to Wilmington late sunday night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Ban Urges Milford Mans Claim.

Washington, July e.--Senator l..
Heisler Ball, yesterday introduced a
resolution in the Senate for the relief
of Christian Christensen. Of Milford,
Delaware.
The resolution provides for $3.50
and carries out the finding of the
United States Court Of Claims.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
coon FISHING In BAY.
william r. Budd Hanls In Big Trnut
At prpakwater.

William II. Budd, registrar Of the
Delaware Pilots Association spent
I'VE week lend and Fourth on the pilot
boat in Delaware bay. on Saturday
evening he enjoyed some splendid
tishing hauling in trout OF four and
ave pounds. but the sport did not
compare with the fishing he has had
II Miami. Florida.
1t was SO hot on the bay on Mon
iay. that in the afternoon, Mr.. Budd
got the captain OF the pilot ship to
nut him ashore. where he met hos
nitable friends who induced him 10
remain over until yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
wiIulngtonlans in Motor Accident.

Mrs. John j. Goodman Of 1924
Washington street is in the Atlantic
City Hospital suffering with "
fractured shoulder and other injuries
received when the car in which she
was riding on Saturday last skidded
on the wet road and crashed into the
Albany bridge at Atlantic City. Mrs.
Mary Stuart, another occupant OF the
automobile, who resides with Mr.. and
Mrs. Goodman. was bruised about the
body
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Regnlate Weight OF bread.

Washington, July s.-Senator Bali,
of Delaware, chairman Of the Senate
District Committee. yesterday intro
duced a bill which amends the stan
dard weights and measures act so as
TO make a standard loaf Of bread a
pound loaf. The bill also provides
that the loaves must be plainly labeled,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved by the
Building Inspectors office for the fol-
lowing projects:
King street, 420. Christine Loeber,
owner and builder; alterations. 81. 900
Harrison street, 2o4 - north; same;
additions. $50.
Seventh street, SI4 west; Frank A.
Davis. owner, C. II. Grant, builder;
addition. $500.
Twenty-sixth street, 102 west Aug
krause. owner and builder; private
garage, $50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Objected to Music.

Belle Dougherty, charged in City
Court today, with breach of the peace
toward her landlady, Mrs. Clifton
King, Tic King street, was ordered to
get a new boarding place and to
report to the court on July 30. She
objected to the music of talking
machine while she wanted sleep, she
said
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
neAbee. FInsd. nlnnrch discharged.

willard McAbee. charged with speed
ing on Union street near Seventh. on
July 70. was fined SIS and costs IN Mu-
nieipal Court today William Minnick.
charged with the Same offence. was
dismissed. Testimony vas heard A
week ago and decision reserved until
today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
HEAT FATAL TO BABIES.
Increased Death Rate Among Chicago
Infants IL Per Cent Last Week.

Bv Associated Press TO Every EyepnE
Chicago, July e.--Chicago babies died
last week at the rate Of fourteen a
day, a Is 9er cent greater infant NOR
taIity than a year ago. The increase
was ascribed to the heat by the health
department.
-Four deaths Of adults here yester
day were attributed TO the heat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Puss,foot TO Ala Dry Danes.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Copenhagen, July Civilians f.
ePussyfoot'' Johnson, the American
prohibition campaigner, arrived here
today. Mr.. johnson comes TO give as
sistance in the drive for national
prohibition in Denmark
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
THOMAS STILL RAIL LEADER.
Resolution for Removal of british
Union Head Fails of Adoption.

fsy Associated Press 10 Every Evening
New Castle. England july ss--A
teaolutluu having for its object The
removal uf !. II 1'iiomnH. from the
supreme leadership of the Hallway
Mems Union. wns defeated yesterday
At private session of the railway
mems conference.
The executive committee introduced
The resolution. After It's defeat an-
other motion confirming the appoint
lncnt Of MIR. Thomas wns carried by d
vote of 81 To II.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Chas. stevens Hurt in Dive.

Cambridge, Md. July s.--while bath
ing Monday at Cedar Grove, Charles
Stevens. Is. OF Secretary, dived into
three feet OF water and struck his
head on the bottom. He was rendered
unconscious and it was at first feared
paralysis would ensue His spine is
said 10 be seriously injured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
HIGHWAY COMMISSION MEETING
May Award Contract for Magnolia
Road To-day.

The State Highway Commission is
meeting at Dover today. Much routine
business deferred through the post
ponement OF the meeting originally
nxed for last week viii be considered.
Among the principal items may be
the awarding Of the contract for a
stretch OF road from Magnolia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Gufiey- G IlIespIe Case Goes over.

The hearing in the Guffey- Gillespie
Oil Co. case, in the Inned States Court
postponed week ago. again went
over for a week, bF request Of coun-
sel. IT is a receivership application
brought by Dickson Q. Brown. a stoch-
holder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
rlns Peacock Drowned.

Princess Anne. Md, July 6.--Ellis
Peacock. about ss years old. was
drowned at Clifton Point, on the Man
okin river Monday afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
forrts Take Rec>-s.

As both Resident Judge Rscu ard
Chancellor Wn4cott were in Dover
today. both Orphans Court and Cen.
era1 Sessions WIRE adjourned until
tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
no.r nent rlmterrIlle.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Drrvev. July ss~-Dov-r won a close
eame from Centervirle At CentervfIies
Md. yesterday By the score of 10 :.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
To discuss August Sales DAYS.

The Mercantile section of the Cham
ber of Commerce will have a luncheon
meeting at the Hotel du Pont on Fri
day 10 further discuss plans for the
special sales days the middle OF
August.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Brocko's Wife Reients.

As the wife forgaye him. Walter
Brocko. charged with assault and bat
terry OH her, was warned TO behave
himself and report on July 80, in
Municipal Court today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06

An Enemy TO the King-from the
recently discovered memoirs OF the
sleur de Ia Tournoire. viii be publish
e. ~ Every Evening Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06

An Enemy TO the King from the
recently discovered memoirs Of the
Sieur dc la Tournoire, will be publish
cd by Every Evening Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-06
Coroner Home From the sherr.

Coroner and Mrs. Isaac s. Bullock
have returned from Atlantic City.
where they spent the weekend and
Iniy