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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
TAXI MAN FINED.
Accused of Trespassing at French Street
Station.


The trouble between the taxicab driv-
ers and Pennsylvania railroad police at
French street station, which breaks out
frequently, on account of alleged an
noyance of passengers by drivers, was
brought into Municipal Court today
again, when Earl S. litter was ar
raigned on charge of trespassing.
Judge Hastings suggested to Assistant
City Solicitor Davis that some remedy
might be found if the attention of City
Council was directed to the matter.
Wen never get anywhere this way"
he remarked.
Sergeant Green, who arrested litter
shortly after 4 o'clock this morning,
testified that the defendant was. stand
ing at the door shouting taxi In the
faces of passengers leaving the station.
Green said they are having trouble
continually with taxi drivers as they
hold open doors and annoy passengers
with their persistence. THE minute
they think our backs are turned they
are up to something he said. litter,
he said, was not annoying any person
in particular. but was merely reaching
for the suitcase of prospective fare.
Judge Hastings imposed a fine of IS
and costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
PENNSYLVANIA KNIGHTS
TO HONOR DELAWARE

Three hundred Sir Knights OF
st. Johns Commandery. No. l.
Knights Templar, Will go To Phila-
delphia tomorrow as guests OF
the Grand Commandery of Penn
sylvania. during the annual con-
cIave in that city. Sir knight
Edmund Mitchell will be in COM
mand OF the knights, who VIII
meet at 1.30 o'clock. city time, to-
morrow morning at the Asylum.
Masonic Temple, and from there
march to the Pennsylvania sta
ton. They will board the train
leaving for Philadelphia at
o'clock. city time.
The local knights will hold the
right of line in the Philadelphia
parade, Delaware being the first
State to ratify the Federal Con-
stitution. Following the parade,
luncheon will be served the Tenn
plars and their wives in the Ma
sonic Temple. They will attend
the grand ball in the evening.
Eminent Sir knight j. Bayard
Hearn is head OF the arrangement
committee. A band of As pieces
will accompany the knights TO
Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
DOES HARVEY FAVOR
ON-PARTISANSH|P?!
That is Kernel of the Nut on the
Charter, Says Leading Re-
publican Worker.

The statement of Leroy Harvey, cam
didafe for MAYOR on the Republican
ticket. which was printed on Saturday.
a. IN his position on the charter ques-
t;on is far from satisfactory 70
large number of citizens interested IN
charter legislation. particularly women.
IT is generally recognized that women
voters as a class. are sincerely Ior
city business administration Oh non
nartisan basis. A prominent Republican
woman expressed herself this morning
as follows
1--WE women are for business ao-
ninistration, and the only sensible klno
of business administration IS nom
partisan one. in which. as Mr. bayaro
ia citizens are put in office because
of their training ana nIness anu mo- 70
cause of their politics
aIt ;s foolish for Mr.. Harvey to think
that he is fooling the women voters, py
ti. statement that he is for new city
.barter that will give US an economic
"a af5cient government. We women
ara for a non-partisan government as
s.,..,,idod bv the Citizens Charter COM
r.;+toa hin which was defeated al
Dover" ho.h
nan and women, to be held IN Schooi
1s tonight. Thomas f. Bayard, cahoi-
date for mayor. it is expected WIN mar aA
=, i,,onortant announcement concernins
ehe -, cam cannaign. In addition TO Mr.. Bay
I'D Miss Ellen Samworth. Timotny ).
Mooney and others viii make addresses
Republican leaders expect 10 noi' a.a on
,nformal conference tomorrow 10 uls
n,,ss various details of the iocaI cIni-
1,ssgn The thing that Is polnerlIis
t,aeTn most. it is said, is the coioreo Vo,-
ere There were many proTnnheni ~ so,a
ared Republicans who had said tney
u,o,,,a not support the ticket unoer an
aasidaration, because Of the treachers
sse,,,aved last fall in defeating IT
Pipes. -. today that the
..,a,,.an who had attempted 70 forIn
sanarate mDr organization at $40 klhs
ssterpea,NRepublican city headquarters. i,.
I'D =. d;snnally failed It was saia lna'
,sS ssas. n those who had been lea y a..
4and meetings held there had 49,, l,au.
tsnu tsasr n,es nesce with s23 shipiey street reel
,,lor,aan,s aneaa organization, which IS ln'
W. wy,,i' rae,,lar womer's Republican com
r,sttee in the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
SHUTS STAND on TREATY
GETS LONDON PAPERS O. h.

London. May 2S.-The declaration of
General Jan Christian SHUTS, the South
African premier. that he favored a re-
newai of the Anglo-Japanese treaty If
America could be satisfied that no
harm 10 her interests could follow from
its renewal" and similar recent utter
ances OF Premier Hughes. of Australia
are the subject of favorable comment
in some Of the morning papers.
The Daily News asks whether ii
would be impossible at the right stage
of the coming British imperial council
for both America and Japan ito be
actually invited to the council table to
discuss every question that visibly
arises between them, reduction of naval
ornaments being in the immediate fore
ground. xxxx To agree merely on
the principle would itself advance the
world far along the road to enduring
peace
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
BODY IN THE RIVER
EVIDENTLY THAT OF
WILMINGTON MAN
Picked Up Near Penn's Grove,
Clothing Bore Clues Lead
ing to This City.
IDENTITY NOT ESTABLISHED

Mystery surrounds the identity Of
a man whose body was found floating in
the Delaware river near the Wilson Line
Wharf. at Penn's Grove, n. j. yesterday.
No letters. initials or anything that
could be used to determine his identity
have been found.
Coroner II. Noel Gross who took
charge of the body, said no marks have
been found which would indicate the
man had met with foul play. A bruise
on the left cheek is believed to have
been made when the body came in con-
tact with some object In the water. The
condition OF the body indicated that ii
had been in the water about four days.
Search of his clothing yielded nothing
more than a pair of tortoise she'll glasses
but no case, a ferry ticket from Will
mington TO Penn's Grove, bought last
Tuesday and 80 cents in small change.
The hat band bore the trade mark of a
Philadelphia store.
The body was first seen by the crew
Of the ferryboat Long Beach. who in
turn notified men on a boat bound for
penn's Grove. Securing a motor
launch, Albert F. Naylor and Harry
slape towed the body TO shore. The
man appeared to be about 20 years old,
was well dressed. in a brown pin striped
suit. brown shoes and stockings siik
shirt and purple striped neckue- A
black hat was folded and stuffed in MS
pocket His hair was black. In a coat
pocket was small gold ring with a
red setting. The coat had the trade
mark OF the Quality Store, $50 Market
street. Wilmington.
Coroner Gross said he will hold the
body as long as possible to give every
chance for Identification.
Deceased had evidently been in VIII
minEton and probably intended TO re-
turn. Judging from the marks on his
clothing and the ferry ticket
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
ALBANY STRIKE ENDED
BY STATE POLICEMEN
Cars Running Again, But With
Non-Union Crews; Motor Bus
Operators Arrested.
81 Associated Press to Every E.venlng.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Albany, " Y. May 23.-With the
State police in entire control of the troll
ley situation in this city. cars of the
United Traction Company. manned by
non-union crews, were operated over
most of the company's lines today. More
than 200 State troopers We're on duty
and so additional men. it was an
nounced at headquarters of the troop
ers in the State armory. were being
rushed here from all parts of the State.
The local police today renewed their
crusade against operators of motor
busses. which since the strike was cali
ed. have been competing against the
trolley company and carrying far more
passengers.
A score or more arrests Were made at
a time when workers We're on their way
to places of employment. BY a. m.
most Of the operators Of the motor
busses had been arrested and their cars
stripped of their license plates, which
are held as evidence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
TROlLEYS IN PARK.
Traction Co. Arranging to Build
a Loop From Market Street
Into SheIIpot.

In order TO facilitate the handling of
persons visiting Shellpot Park, as well
as for their safety. the Traction Co. to-
day began surveying for loop, which
will run into the park from Market
street. Material is being ordered and
the laying of the track will start as
scon as IL is received. Ii is expected TO
have the project completed within
month.
Cars will enter the park TO unload
by the north gate and viii come out,
after taking on passengers, at the south
gate.
This will be an important safety move,
as motor cars arc passing the park
entrance almost continuously, menac-
ing the crowds leaving and boarding
the trolley cars. Recently 1000 auto
mobiles were counted passing the gate
within Il hours.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
EUROPEANS SLAIN
AND WOUNDED IN
EGYPTIAN RIOTS
Uprising at Alexandria Said TO
Have Followed Murder of
Native by Greek.
ARABS READY TO REVOLT

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London. May z3.-M Many persons are
reported to have been killed in an out
break in Alexandria. Egypt. where
natives attacked Europeans. says a
Reuters dispatch from that city. British
troops have arrived and taken charge OF
the town.
II is rurnored that the outbreak arose
from the killing Of native by Greek
which led to attacks by natives and stu
dents on Greeks and other Europeans.
Ambulances were busy all night taxi
ing the wounded to hospitals. Many
fires were started and in one district il
was reported that people were burned
alive.
Mobs during the night smashed win
dows for hours and this morning all
business establishments are closed
Before the arrival Of soldiers Euro
peans had gathered at the government
Offices. demanding protection or per-
mission to protect themselves.
A dispatch from Cairo to the Esx-
change Telegraph Company reports
many dead lying in the streets OF
Alexandria. One report states that two
Europeans were drenched with Petro
and burned in the streets.
A band of ! 500 armed Bedouins. saw
the Cairo message. ia reported to be ad
saneing on Ranaish. I'VE miles north
east OF Alexandria TO participate in Z
general revolution. which but for th'
presence of the British may succeed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
FALSE ALARMS.
Concern Over Two Dogs That Proved to
be Harmless.

Calls to the police station to dispatch
srpposed mad dogs kept the patrol
crew ON the jump yesterday afternoon
and this morning. About 1870 this
morning an excited voice over the tele-
phone notified the police of mad dog
at Seventh and Washington streets.
Armed with shot gun, Officers
Pierce and Reese of the patrol crew
were hurriedly sent in a police car to
the scene. When they arrived the only
sign of mad dog was sfckly looking
shepherd dog lying on the pavement. II
had just had its hair clipped and was
evidently suffering from the effects Of a
cold
A cali yesterday afternoon came from
a cofored resident of Thirteenth and
King streets, who reported that little
black dog was acting in peculiar man
ner on the street and appeared to be
suffering from rabies Sergeant Fore
man and three officers rushed TO the
scene and found the dog frothing
slightly at the mouth. Before the Of
fcers could lay hands on the canine.
the owner showed up and took charge
of it. The dog was subject TO fits he
said, but was entirely harmless.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
ALLIES TO ASK POLES
AND HUNS TO END WAR

Paris, May 23.-The Allied High Com
mission in Upper Silesia has sent dele
cations to intervene with both the Ger
mans and the Poles and endeavor to
obtain the cessation of all military
operations in that territory. according
to French official dispatches.
Each of the delegations is composed
of representatives of France. Great
Britain and Italy.
1t is not expected In Official circles
here that the conference between
Premier BRAND and Mr.. Lloyd George
at Boulogue will occur before the end
of the week.
This is because Premier Brands
presence viii be necessary at the ses-
sions of the Senate TO follow the de-
bate in the Chamber of Deputies on the
governments foreign policy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23

London. May 23-Germans drove the
Polish insurgents In si1esia back to-
ward ross-sirhe1Itz for d distance of
five miles. on Saturday, says a dispatch
to the London Times from Oppeln.
The Times correspondent declares
there is every sign that the Germans
have the resources Of the regular army
at their disposal
He regards the movement as far
more serious than mere reaction of
the German population against the in
surgents. He asserts that the Inter
allied Commission was unable 70 pre-
vent the outbreak Of fighting and is
now just az powerless 10 intervene.
The Polish insurgents are reported
10 have succeeded in starting work
again in mines, founderies and fac
tories and now are squeezing the allied
authorities out Of the towns they still
occupy In order 10 complete their hold
on the railway between Kattowiz and
Gleiwitz Every sort OF pressure II
being employed to compel the surrender
of these two important towns. Nc
food Is being allowed to enter them
says the Times correspondent. but ar
this has not proved effective the wafer
and electricity supplies of Kattowit7
were cut of yesterday.
The correspondent adds that while
the Poles are ma sters in the industrial
districts the Germans exercise contro
over the northern and western parts oi
the uIebiscite area The frontier be
tween siIesia and Germany has virtual.
lv ceased to exist, he said. and arms
and reinforcernents are brought in and
Polish prisoners sent to Germany with
out hindrance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
TWINS UNABLE TO PICK
SAME FOSTER PARENTS
BY Associated I,regs.

BY Associated Pregs.
New York. May Eighteen
uonths-oId twins among the II
Pilgrim orphans brought here
from England Friday are giving
much concern 70 officials Of the
Alice Chaplin adoption nursery
whore all are being cared for.
The trouble lies IN the matter
Of selecting parents for the girls.
Many are willing 20 take the In
fants but enc twin uas favored one
new father and mother, while the
other picked out another child
less couple. Thus far taey have
been unable ~ agree.
Scores Of persons fiocked 70 the
nursery yesterday In an effort 70
adopt one of the fifteen young
STEERS, and Dr. Chaplin announced
that another consignment of
babies might be sent for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
DIR. CORK'S BODY HERE.
Wilmington Negro Who Died In France
During World War.

Mortal remains of another marytr TO
his nations service in the World War
arrived here Saturday night, being those
Of DR.. Leon II. Cork, colored, who died
in France of bronchial pneumonia on
December Is, 1918. He was member
of the 349th Field Artillery.
Before entering the service DR.. Cork
wilmington born and reared, was
practicing dental surgeon here. He was
a graduate of Howard High School and
Howard University. His mother, Mrs.
Nav Cork. widow of Joseph Cork, lives
at 310o Conrad street.
The funeral will be held with fun
military honors tomorrow afternoon
from the establishment Of w. e. Grin
mage, 914 French street, In charge of
Norman D. Scott Post. American
Legion. All members of the post are
urged to attend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown has
granted letters as follows:
Administration--On the estate Of
Frank w Mccoy to Mabel u. Mccoy
estate OF Thomas H. Elliott to Jennie
Elliott.
Tcstamentary--On the estate of Mar
garet d. Murphy to Margaret r. MUIR
ply: estate of Emma Covington to
James II. H. coyington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
XAY HEAT KECURDS BhUhENs
Yesterday Hottest ed Of Month Since
the Year 1871.

All heat records for the year were
broken yesterday when the mercury
scared 10 IS degrees. The day proved
70 be the hottest May 22 since 1871.
city dwallers suffered much from the
intense heat and during the day they
sought relief in the parks about the
city or on the boats plying the Della
varp river. Traffic TO Chester, Pnila-
delphia and TO Penn's Grove and the
small resorts along the Jersey" shore
was heavy.
Thermometers in the more exposed
sections registered 80 degrees in some
instances. Trolley cars going to the
parks were crowded all day and thou
sands OF excursionists came here from
Philadelphia and Chester. The much
sought relief was found in the parks,
where a cool breeze blew all afternoon.
Many families carried their lunch to
the parks and spent the entire day there.
There was a drop in the temperature
last evening as the result of storm.
which. however. passed north of this
city.
PhnAdaspA4a- May 25.-Summer got a
rood start yesterday when at 2.15
O'Clock in the afternoon the odictal
0srnometer on the Federal Building
ru1 registered 30 degrees, while on the
street. below the mercury climbed sew
wal notches higher. With one excep-
ton II was the hottest May % in so
years. the exception having been 81
AAgresA
Bos1na. May z3.-Boston sweitered
n4an yesterday. With an average tenn
pkufne considerably higher than that
a saturday, although the maximum OF
n vns enc degree lower. The mercury
t1d us& Arop below 70 In the early hours.
- saturday night II stood at n. .
M point for night temperature even
II en16-Ogmmer.
49, York, May z3.-The temperature
r~>ched its peak for yesterday. IS
Aexr~es. 1t $50 p m This was within
cno daxree OF the record for May %,
men on that day In 1914 the tempera-
ture rose TO IS degrees. One prostra-
ton from the heat was reported an this
Caty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
Admitted stealing Mattresses.

Admitting that he stole two mat
tresses from d bunk house of the Penn
svlvania railroad John Marcano was
held under 1900 bail for the Court Of
General Sessions by Judge Hastings in
Municipal Court today. The case OF
Clarence Cole. charged with larceny,
was nolle pressed at the request OF
Prosecutor Davis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
pies in chair For Old Crime.

BY Associated Press TO EVery E,onins
Altoona. Pa. Mas 23.--CitorSe a.
Tompkins. Philadelphia. was cioctrc-
cuted at Rockview prison this hornins.
being pronounced DEAD al 5.3i ociock.
Tompkins was put % death Coz the
murder OF Mrs. Caroline Humphr.oE.
also of Philadelphia. In Cambria county
several years ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
EVERY EVENING READERS

who, for any reason, fail TO re-
ceive their paper regularly and
promptly, are urged to notify the
BUSINESS Office at once-either
bv phone or letter. Only In this
way is it possible to correct poor
service and IL is the earnest de-
sire OF the Circulation Depart
nent to place the paper in the
hands of its readers regularly
and promptly always.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
CHARGED WITH SPEEDING.
eve Non Punished In Municipal Court
Today.

Doninick vitella, arrested by Motor
cycle Ofscer Johnson for speeding
through the circus crowds in the vicinity
q Thirty -nrst and Market streets on
saturday evening. was fined $40 in
Municipal Court today.
Pleading guilty TO speeding, ElWood
D. Russell was fined $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
WARM WEATHER MAJ STHCk.

Philadelphia, May 22--No immcl.l.tc
relief from the present warm spell N
expected by the Weathcrmant
While he says thu mcrcurs mas roe
get quite as high as yes,Crdas fnr
humidity viii be higher aud make coHs
ditions uncomfortabie.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
Diaepss Building Costs.

Bankers and tile manufacturers will
discuss with the committee seeking to
readjust building costs, how building
activity may be increased, at meeting
70 be held in the Chamber OF Com
merce this afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
Amusemeuts ronixhl

piavhouse- Am Guilty
Arradia-"rhe tucklins.
Oueen--'Dont Call Me Llttlc eirl
Naiestic-'HiS Great Sacrifice
Rialto~-''Thc Son % TarkAn
Savoy--''W hat Women VIII Do"
Strand" Flying Pat
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
Admitted Being Drunk.

Pleading guilty 10 being drunk, fraah
e.,hhs Iahn Dunn and Samuel Middle
hall were each fined $40 in Municipal
Court today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
WEDDINGS.
Kelley -Maloney.

Miss Mary E. Maloney, OF liz Wss1
EYfth street, and Mr. John =. heiiey,
of 1907 Market street, were MAJ ieo
saturday at st. Paufs X. =. ofiuieh' ps
Rav IT. r. Waldron.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
Weather Forecast.

"A, Associated Press To Every t.vcnlnS
washington May % Weather iurccast
for Delaware;
torj0hc. not quite 50 warm toniNhti Tues.
Say partly cloudy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23

Plastering. all kinds. attcudcd CO
promptly. Lowe Bros. tSo2 Sh2iic~oss
ave. -M.--AdN.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
Elsmere Club Meeting postponed.

The meeting of the Beilefonte Civic
Club with the Elsmere Civic Club, an
nounced for Wednesday. has been post
poned until a later date.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23

Thing. lighting fixtures. fireplace fit-
tings. Geo. w. McCauley & Son., 1o3
w. 8th St.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23

Have you tried Glover Dairy Butter
Telephones 1540-l541.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
GERMANY HAS ARMS
AND WAR RESOURCES
DIRECTLY At HAND
Drive Against Polish insurgents is
Regarded by London Core
spondent az Serious Move.
THE ALLIES CAN'T INTERVENE

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
London. May 23.--The British
government has decided to send
troops TO siiesia at an early date,
IL was announced today.
, 1921-10-29
fire SWEEPS
COLO. VILLAGE

TRINIDAD. Colo. Oct. z.-Fire
which started in the Ysarout whole
sale house az . o'clock this morning
swept through the town OF Branson.
60 miles east OF here, destroying eight
buildings and resulting in loss and
damage estimated at ST.. 900. Besides
the wholesale house. a hotel. livery
stable. meat market. grocery and a
drygoods establishment were destroy
ed. Thirty barrels OF oil stored in
the warehouse exploded. scattering
the flames to near by buildings. Bran
son Is located In the new dry farming
section OF Las Animas county.