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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
VOLUNTEER FIRE cos.
PASS INTO HISTORY
6O'CLOCK TONIGHT
Ringing Of All Fire Bells to Mark
Advent OF Paid De-
partment.
las YEARS SERVICE ENDS

From tho time of the old hand
drawn and hand operated FIRE engine
with nrcm.n aitirod IN red flannel
shirts. hlsh hats, rubber capcs ant.
rh'st protectors and equipped with
leather buckets. 90 the modern and
powerfn' sasolinc propelled and opcr-
r'"d pumping machines Is FAR cry
ihroush the years but this IL the
transition which win be consummated
th's uN,ning at q o'clock m this city's
nfc nxhiing organization when the
old volunteer system win pass out of
'NiH'encc ana the new paid depart
wrn' VIII become operative.
The only ceremony which viii mark
tho chansc WIN hc tho ringing OF all
Tho bells In the houses OF the voiun-
trcf companies including the deen
lNh'd bells M The towers and at the
hiN' s,roke OF 9 O'Clock. they win be
sN'n'od forever The event is not
without i,s sentimental side. es-
rcomllN 10 tho older generation who
have secn the many radical changes
made IN the firc lighting machinery
w Wilmington. and also to the young
'i generation FOR tho elimination OF
hll the glamour which has been wrap
r"d about tho volunteer .aremen for
Years viii be noted with regret.
The stage has been set and the
oAfe,r of tho volunteers is rapldly
drawing g. a close. The curtain 10
about 90 rise on the cltys new paid
hic derartmcnt. which WI place the
vhN on an equal footing with all the
mora modern towns of equal size In
the country and when completely os-
iahlishcd, Wilmington will have a fire
hrhtinn Organization which will be
surpassed By none In equipment. ap-
nafetus and well trained and cHicien,
personnel.
All the officers aud men appointod
20 the department viii report his
oNrnins az s o'clock al the houses 10
Mhlvh they have been detailed by Fire
'hicf William J. l.utE Just prior 10
uclock there will he a great ring
ihN OF Tho tower bells IN al the houses
ana ~, songs, which Tor years have
tnnnloncd the volunteers 90 their
hazardous and strenuous tasks which
nave been undertaken so chcer,,,llv
ma immediately thereafter they vrill
20 cut cut a. the new department vii,
nave no bells connected with IL other
man the songs on the engines and on.
song in each housc 20 arouse the
members on nigh, calls.
continued on page c.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
DRY AGENTS MUST WORK
~ HOURS A WEEK

internal revenue collectors,
AGENTS. Federal prohibition
agents and directors and agents
must work 43 hours each week
according TO a new ruling issued
today through the Treasury De-
partment, at Washington. Ef-
fective tomorrow. the new order
says: Local field officers will
require all employees to render
not less than 43 hours service
each week, or charge the time
absent"
Continuing the order reads:
They may, In their discretion,
require "a hours service on
each day beginning Monday. up
10 and including Friday. and AZ
hours on Saturdays. provided
that during months covered by
the executive order No. 1852,
dated June .. 1914, Z hours shall
constitute days work on each
day beginning with Monday, up
TO. and including Friday. and 4
hours on Saturdays. And pro-
vided further. that this regula-
tion shall not affect the hours OF
service requ' ID of @. ployes by
law or specific regulations. ANY
violation will be reported to the
head OF the service in WASH
ington."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
SCHOOL To
HAVE ATHLETIC FIELD
Will be Equipped With Showers,
Locker Rooms, Stands and
All Conveniences.

AS the result of efforts made by a
special committee appointed last
spring, of which Lewis w. Brosius is
Chairman. Friends School, al Fourth
and West streets. is TO have a modern
and magnificent athletic field. as vet
unnamed, but which probably will be
known as Friends Field, on the block
bounded by Ninth and Tenth streets
and Woodlawn avenue and the Bayard
Boulevard
Mr.. Brosius stated this morning that
Tor long time the school officials
have felt the need of an athletic field
for the pupils attending that institu-
ton and his committee was named To
look about and try TO locate a site
suitable for the purpose. They finally
picked the plot as described above but
found that the land, exclusive of the
city street beds was owned by the
Woodlawn Trustees. Negotiations
were opened with them however. with
the result that terms were reached
whereby the Woodlawn Trustees
agreed 10 give long lease at a nom-
inai sum on their property.
1t is now the purpose 10 organize AN
athletic association or company among
the alumni OF the Friends School TO
take over the supervision of this prom
erty. II Will be to the. former. gradu-
ates that the management will look
Tor the funds necessary to properly es-
tablish and maintain the field until
such time az II shall bee 5me self sun.
porting and this il is now beliey d
VIII eventually become a reality.
a fence VIII be built around the plot
which includes more than a city block.
Seats viii be erected locker rooms
constructed and shower bath installed.
There will be a fine track for running
events, baseball diamond, soccer and
football fields and all equipment ne
cessary for the playing OF these and
osher outdoor sports. The Friends
School have the interest and the CO.
operation OF the Y. NJ. c. A. and the
Church League i'm the project. II Is
the earnest desire of those interested
to have the field established by early
next spring.
The field will be for the use OF
Friends School in the afternoon dur
ing the school term. On holidays and
during the summer months IL viii be
tvailable for all other athletic organ
izations interested in field events. II
is the purpose to make il entirely a
public institution, one of the finest OF
the kind in this section and an ath-
letic field where the entire city may
enjoy outdoor sports.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
PEOPLES BUS LINE
SUES TRACTION CO.
Asks $4,000 Damages for COL
''sion Between Trolley Car
and Bus.

lfial of the suit Of the Peoples Bus
'dne AGAINST the Wilmington a Phil
Aaelphis Traction Co. In which the
l'".n'tn asks damages 20 the extent OF
sS,e"o has been set FOR tomorrow
morning IN Superior Court. The trial
WI probably occupy the whole day.
The suit grows out OF a collision he
tNeen trolley car and bus Of the
liAln'in company NJ Ninth and dl.
foht streets In April 1920. Suits
were brought against the traction
company by bus Passengers injured
~ the collision and after a Jury had
awarded Judgment to one OF the plain
ttfs. the eases OF about seven others
were settled.
David J, t'lnhardt and y. Warren
'r''h represent ia. bus line and
Ward Gray a Ncsry the traction com
fhnY,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
chicken THIEVES
HAVE RENDEZVOUS
At HARE'S CORNER
Tenant House Said to be Head
quarters for PIundering
Band.
TRACED BY FOOTPRINTS

What is believedNo be a rendezvous
for chicken thieves who have been op-
Grating In Delaware. Maryland and
Pennsylvania, has been discovered at
fiare's Corner by State Detective
George L. Baldwin, City Detective
Horace Mcdaniel and County Consta-
bic James J. Whalen. after an arduous
search of several days.
Thirty-two dead chickens were
found in the thieves supposed head
quarters, a tenant house. and these
We're returned to their owners, who
had reported the fowls missing and
were able to identify them. The de-
tectives say they have proof that the
band OF men. who have been perpetrat-
Ing the robberies In a systematic man.
ner, have been selling their loot to To-
cal restaurants and individuals. The
outlaws were traced to their quarters
by means of footprints, which the de-
tectives found during their search in
the rain on. Monday.
n remarkable fact in connection
with the discovery is that a similar
band OF thieves. who also conducted
large raids on chicken houses through
out the state, had Headquarters in the
vicinity OF Hare's Corner about N>25
years ago. This was recalled by form
er State Detectives McVey and Witsil
who discovered the robbers bead-
quarters and arrested them at that
time.
The detectives who made Mondays
discovery say they feel confident that
the thieves will be arrested in a few
days. Some of them are now in hid
ing in this city, they say, and the au-
thorities arc aware of their where
abouts.
Constable Whalen. one of the men,
oers OF the searching party, said to-
day that there are many farmers who
have had chickens stolen recently. but
have not reported that fact. but the
information came TO the authorities
In an indirect manner. Every robbery
or this kind should be reported. he
said, as this aids the authorities in
their efforts TO trace the outlaws.
"A great deal Of pilfering of this ma
ture has been carried on in Delaware
and elsewhere recently. Residents of
upper Cecil county, Md, have been
complaining frequently OF having their
chicken houses rob I. Owners of SINE
OF the places robbed believe that the
thieves have been travelling In auto-
mobiles. which they leave a short dr.
lance from the places they visit.
-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
k|WAM|ANS HEAR
ADDRESS ON CHINA
L. Stanley Marshall Prouty
Describes Interesting Expert
enoss in Orisnt.

m. American people stand highest
IA tue eyes ~ the Chinese" declared
Lieut. STANLEY iroriy, United StaIes
army. stationed az the University OF
Delaware, and formerly OF the Ameri-
'sn cAp"ditionufy forces which were
stationed Ia i'kln. China. for three
Ncnss. In addressing the members OF
the kiwanls Club AZ their luncheon IN
the Hotel du iunt today "Whereycr
you no, a. civilian or soldier. YOU are
Utmost v',ioin 30 receive cordial ana
pheasant reception in the cities Of the
orient Lieut.. irouty spoke ~ length
Ga conditions In CAina. ana this coun-
tfy's relation 10 the Far East.
Haul ll"srl'r presented the club with
tv,, electrical Christmas display signs.
The riHns. which viii convey Christ
lanr message. win b, placed on oxhibi-
ton IN pkomin.nt places in the city
within thu mex, fcw days.
After the meeting. the board OF di-
ssstcfs of tn. club held a conference
IN the subject of new members. Next
Wssincstin, tho officers and board OF
directors for the ensuing year viii
isr nominated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
PENN'S GROVE ROW
MAY END SERIOUSLY
Luigi Manguick is in Hospital,
Badly StabbedA and Robert
lugar Under Arrest.

Staff Correspondence of Every Evening
Penn's Grove. n. j.. Nov. S0.--A
stabbing affray. which may end fatal
ly, caused much excitement here yes
terday afternoon.
AS result Luigi Manguci is i'm the
Salem Memorial Hospital in a serious
condition, while Robert w. Lugar.
well-knoWri local baseball player. VIII,
is said oNadnit having stabbed Man
guci. is beingSheld without bail on a
charge of atrocious assault and bat
terry.
The stabbing occurred at the home
of Mrs. Ray Hultsch. 2095 c avenue.
where Lugar was visiting. About 2.45
O'Clock. Manguci, who drives an ice
wagon, stopped at the house and after
speaking to Mrs. Hultsch, went in the
house. According TO information
given to Chief OF Police Housoworth
the men began TO quarrel as soon as
Manguci entered. Lugar, it is al
legged. was partly intoxicated and drew
a knife, stabbing Manguci twice in the
left lung and inflicting long cut in
the neck, narrowly missing the jugu.
lar vein.
Lusar He'd and Mrs. Hultsch called
Tor help Neighbors, rushing in. found
Manguci on the floor in u pool Of
blood, as his wounds; were bleeding
freely, and rushed him. in an automo-
bile to the office of Er. Robert Jar
rat. About an hour later, Lugar walk
ed into the office of chief of Police
Hurley OF Carney's Point and was
turned over toGhief H6useworth:
Lugar was given hearing before
Borough Recorder Waiter Edgar last
evening and held without bail for
further hearing, pending the outcome
Of the mans injuries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30

Washington, Nov. s0.--Details OF
the American plan for Limitation of
Naval Armament were discussed to-
Gay at q brief meeting - SUBJ
.cl4pnliitee of naval experts OF Great
Critain, the United States and Japan.
The session was adjourned shortly
after IL o'clock and it then was said
mere would be no other meeting Of
he subcommittee today. and that II
had not been determined whether dis
ussions would be resumed tomorrow
There also was no indication that
he full committee OF naval experts
including the officers of the French
and Italian navies had been called. II
is generally expected that when the
experts of the three powers reach
point where they cannot proceed fur
ther until the conference has decided
the fundamental question Of fleet
ratio as between the United States
and japan. that the fun naval expert
committee will be assembled and will
then make its report TO the naval
committed of the conference.
In American circles there had ap-
peared TO be feeling that today might
bring the discussion OF the naval ratio
question to a head so far as the ex-
perts We're concerned. There was no
indication that such stage had been
cached. however. when the sub-com-
nittee adjourned.
Optimism was apparent among
members of the British delegation, a
spokesman for which, prior TO the ad-
journment OF the subcommittee of ex-
perts. asserting he believed some an
nouneement along the line of naval
armament might be expected next
week, probably before the conference
in plenary session Wednesday or
Thursday.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt
Admiral Coontz and Rear Admiral
Pratt attended the subcommittee
meeting for the United States. while
e-Admiral Kato with his aides,
was present for Japan and Rear Ad-
.niral Chatfield Tor the British.
Mr.. Roosevelt and the American Of
hcers returned 10 the navy department
after the subcommittee meeting and
IL was assumedi from the fact that
Continued on page c.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
MEX|CO'S DEPRESSION
EASING UP A TR|FLE
Past Month Has Brought En-
cquragement, But Govern
ment's Funds Are Low.
ny Assoeiated rress 70 Everr r.yenIng.

rs Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Nov. so. Although
Mexico's readjustment process con-
tinues TO have a distressing effect
on economic conditions in that country
generally, the past month brought
announcement; according 10 a report
from Trade Commissioner Connen
made public today by the Department
OF Commerce.. Several big industrial
concerns have weathered the crisis. he
said. and another favorable indication
was q general lowering of food prices.
Labor also was said To he more plen-
tiful and cheaper.
Money was dcclared to be tighter in
Mexico with an upward trend ininter-
est rates, while the disappearance ot
gold from circulation was said TO be
causing great concern. with the
probability that silver of i.trinsic
value would replace the gold The
governments financial condition has
not improved, .he declared. but the
projected issue OF bank notes was be-
ing held in allegiance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
FAMINE CARRYING
OFF THOUSANDS IS .
RUSSIAN REPORT
Women and Children, Without
Food for Days. Are Said to
be Going Mad.
MOTHERS KILLING BABIES

I}y Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Riga, Nov. 30.--Famine horrors in
Russia are growing with the approach
OF winter. official Bolshcvik govern
ment advices show.
In tho Saratov region where 3s9,- :
600 peasants are listed as starving
even the children have been without
food five days, and many persons are
going mad. some being seized with
mania that they have plenty Of bread.
While in the summer many Of the in
nabitants subsisted on field mice. they
are now reduced to eating cats, car
rfon and grass. which only canels
hitherto would cat.
Dispatches 10 the Rosta. official
news agency, say that many mothers
are bathing their children in a poison
Gus extract made from sleeps WOOL
hoping il win bring about their de sth
At TashSend Asiatic Russia. there
lis an increasing flood Of refugees, ac-
cording to, advices. Two thousand
persons are starving at/ the railroad
station there and the daily deaths
average 20.
900 children IN the famine districts OF
Russia will be receiving regular food
allotments from the American Relief
Administration by the first OF next
year. IL was stated By Walter r.
Brown. direct on his departure from
Moscow after an inspection tour.
we are having fewer difficulties
than we expected when we arranged
for the relief work three months ago. %
he said. Contrary TO predictions. the
Red army is not taking any of the
food. The amount OF supplies stolen
in Russia has been far less than was
the case in Armenia. Austria and
Poland.
I'VE are now feeding half mil
lion children. and by January the
number will be 100000. Il is done at
q cost of so cents a month for each
child. or a total of $4,000 600 until
the next harvest. This is exclusive Of
s4.0o0,0o0 for medical supplies and ST.
100000 for clothing. The Soviet gov
ernment is bearing the cost of ship
ping the supplies from the seaports.
M hamensn has expressed his sat-
isfaction and gratitude TO me for the
work done, and also confidence that
our aims are not political. Leo.
kameneff is president of the Moscow
Soviet and also head of the ail-Rus-
sian famine relief commission.
THE American Relief Administra-
ton has 10 plans for feeding adults
nor for providing seed grain 70 in
sure the next harvest and prevent a
greater famine; it is apparent that
II the adults are hungry they Will eat
the seeds instead of planting them.
Whether the famine VIII recur after
the next harvest depends on the
weather, and also the amount OF seeds
furnished the farmers. I understand
the Soviet government is buying seeds
in London"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
ULSTER IS ANXIOUS
FOR PEACE, LEADER
ASSURES PREMIER
viii Renew Offer if Sim Fein
Makes Any Showing Of
Common Sense.
TO RENEW NEGOTIATIONS

~ Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Belfast. Nov. 30 Sir Jane. crafr
told Prime Minister Lloyd Geory.
early IN the Irish peace negotiations
unat, II ~ Ulster parliament or peo-
pie even entertained the British pro-
posaIs, he would resign as premier Of
Ulster. This was disclosed bv sir
James yesterday IN the Ulster parIia-
nlent in the course Of his report On tho
status OF the peace movement. An
an-1reland parliament, which has fbs
basis Of the British offer. wac not "a
be thought Of under presen. cos,dt-
uons' ne said, but the Ulster govern
hlent was prepared 10 discuss other
avenues for settlement.
Sir James Reiter stated that Ulster
wanted a settlement, and said: 4Ir
there Is any prospect Of the Sim Fefn
showing sense, even at this late hour
we viii renew the offer that. tbrorgh
the machinery Of a council Of Ireland
we arc prepared 70 meet thern.and dis
cuss those matters 50 vital 70 the fr,-
terest and prosperity OF our province
We are also prepared 70 enter into
competition 20 see whether the nor,i,
or south can produce the better GOV
eminent"
He declared that the Sim Fein
would find it impossible 20 gain con-
troll OF Ulster and that they could take
the advice Of Premier SHUTS OF tbe
Union Of South Africa during his lsst
visit TO England. that by no powc,-
could Ulster be c6erced into accept-
ance Of q. subordinate position.
London. Nov. 30.-Refusal Of Ulster
to enter an sH-IreIand parliament
under present conditions voiced i'm,
Belfast yesterday by Premier Craig.
is not considered here az closing the
door 20 settlement on the basis oC the
/ semi-of5cial plan advanced yesterday =.
Under this plan the terms offered
ireland would be drafted in treaty
form and submitted TO the House %
/ Commons. The treaty would en1has'.-
! provision f0r an all-Ireiand pariia =
ment. but would give northeastern
] Ulster, as defined by boundary con-
mission. permission to declare Itself
out either at once or after a limited
period
II is believed that Ulster. however,
would bal8 at the intended recon-
s.ruction OF her boundary. although 10
lessening of the total area under con-
troll Of the Ulster parliament Is fore
seen here.
II is pointed out that amputatioH
from Ulster OF Catholic districts Nigh,
BE- balanced by. acquisition Of Protest
ant districts now assigned TO southern
Ireland.
Thus it appears. according 70 gov
ernnent officials that the breach IN
the negotiations. If It comes as now
! j. feared. will take place over the al
/ leefance issue.
There has been hope OF prolongins &
/ the truce and ad5ourning the nego-
tiations for an additional period OF
two months. but this hope now w.
r1ce eded-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
PREsBYTERIANs DISCUSS
PLANS FOR FEDERATION
Associated Pres. 10 Every Evenins

Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Richmond. Va, Nov. 30. Five
Presbyterian assemblies In the
United States win be represented
by committees at a joint confer
ence to be held here today and
Thursday TO consider whether
a scheme Of federation cannot
be worked out in which there
will be no surrender of separ-
ate autonomy and ecclesiastical
control by the assemblies, but
in which there VIII be co-ordin-
ated effort. especially in mission
and educational work.
The committees win also con-
slider suggestion for defining
the boundaries OF each body, to
avoid duplication Of effort and
overlapping OF churches con
nected with different assem-
bliee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
RENEWAL OF WARFARE
IN IRELAND Is FEARED

critics today expressed belief that tho
Irish conference would break dOW4l
almost immediately as a result OF th-.
difficulties which have arisen and that
the resumption OF armed hostilities
could not be postponed.
The alternative settlement plan sui
mitted by the government TO the Sim
Fem representatives last evening in
cluded the necessity for definite un-
dertaking by the Sim Fein 70 take
the oath Of allegiance 10 the crown
The Sim Fein has many objections IN
the governments new plan, but even
il It agreed TO discuss this plan it VIII
not now give its assent 10 the oath
OF allegiance proviso, it is stated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
POWERS WATCHING PORTUGAL.
France, ItaI. aud spain Ma, Inter-
Fene TO Check Rise OF Bolshe ism.

Ey Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
London, Nov. S0.-The powers ara
considering Intervention In Portugal
and the assumption OF a msudate there
10 Queu the "ugly wave Of Bolshe-
vism." which is sweeping thai country.
The Times declared this morning.
4 France, Italy and Spain. it says,
favor. such a move.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-30
Amnsements ronlehi.

GarricS Vaudeville aud pictures.
Aldine-Y Vaudeville aud pictures.
Queen hsotiights
Majestic Conflict
Arcadia Playthjngs of Destiny" &"
savoy The Speed Girl
Rialto-" WeaveTs of Life
strand Deception
Parkway Steel Heart
Park The Rockies Return"
Auditorium Dancing