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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
WAIT TO HEAR FROM
POWERS ON US. NOTE
League Council Postpones Con-
sideration; Disarmament
Question Up.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Paris. Feb 25-The resolutions OF the
Geneva assembly Of the League Of Ma
tions regarding disarmament were taken
up by the Courcil for the League at to-
dav's session here Particular coEsidera-
tion was given the assembly's rccommends
ton that the powers limit their arma-
ments budgets for the next two years 10
amounts not exceeding those expended
last year
Further consideration of the American
communication has been postponed, pend
ing receipt Of INST truCtions by the mem
bers Of the council from their respec-
tive governments
Paris. Feb. 25 The secrecy of the
proceedings Of the Council Of tho League
Yesterday provoked lively speculation
as 70 the effect Of the American note upon
the different members Il became known
when the text Of the note was made public
that the United States. in addition % max
ing reservations with respect 70 the Island
Of Yap. attributed tn Japsr as mazda
tory claimed an equal concern aud interest
with the other principal allied and aSso-
ciated Powers 70 tho disposition Of the
overseas posscssiors Of Gcrmay
The theory has been advanced that
the only possible friendly solution Of
the question again brought 70 the fore
front by the United States would bc for
Japan to say that she did not insist upon
the mandate for the Island Of Hap and
would be agreeable 10 the International
lzation Of Yap under Japanese supervision.
Thus far the Japanese Government
has not committed itself, and the gen
eral impression is that the whole mat
ter must go 10 the supreme Council the
menbers of the Council Of the League
being unable. In any event TO take a de-
c1ied position on question Of interna-
tionsl policy without approval of their
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
MUST CLEAR SIDEWALKS.
Householders VIII Be Held 10 Strict
Account by the Police.

\ crusade on yoe-oovered pxvemeuts
was started this morning by the police
II is claimed that many residents ot Will
rnlngton have failed 20 comply with the
law prohibiting snow and ice TO remain
on pavements after certain period. con-
~equently reports received by the auth orr
res have been numerous
In many sections of the city tenants
and ouncrs of property have permitted
the snow 10 remain on the pavements
The recent thaw followed by the cold snap
Of last night. caused layer Of ice to form
Although no serious accidents have been
reported. conditions apr such as TO make
walking unsafe
No arrests were made this morning but
owners and tenants were instructed 10 clear
their pavements without DELAY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
STATE NEAR CLOSE
IN MATEWAN TRIAL
Defence Ready to Begin Intro
duction of Evidence for
Nineteen.
ey Assoolated Press 10 nr.x- nr..

sy AsEooiated Press TO Every Nven,n.
Williamson. w Vn Fob zB.-Tho
pros"outon's case In the Matsrr :,
htreet night trial today nesred its eIose.
u was said by those closely interested
Few more witnesses remain To be
heard. but tho bulk of inlporsan, te,,t
mony iH believed to be before the Jury
Testimony for the II defendant tnrIud
ing Chief Of Police aid uaff1eld beinr
tried In connection with the death of
Albert G, Felts. n private detective. las
May 10, will start as soon as tho state
rests It's caae. II has not been estab-
hahed how many of the Defendants Will
bo called TO tell their story nor hns
there been any indication as TO the
number of witnesses the defens. vtrl In
troduce
Thomas i. Felts. general manager of
the baldwin Felts Detective Agency,
seven or whose operatives were killed
curing the battle that followed the evic-
ton Of miners families from Stone
mountain Coal Company houses. was
recalled TO the witness stand today
festerday he testified that personal
property supposed 10 have been carried
oy his brothers. Albert and Lee Frits
az the time they met death had no, been
pNft ~ hAfil. according To wit
ness Testimony Albert Fslts had be-
tween $500 and 1900 I'm HIS pockets.
me money he testified was never
placed In his hands Felts today wa.
asked 70 identify a pistol introduced In
evidence and alleged TO have been taken
from Sid Hatfield several weeks after
the shooting, Testimony along that line
was ruled out by Judge II ID Bailey.
presiding. as having no direct bearing
IN the case
ohe cross examination defense sought
10 have tho Jury told whether the VIII
hanson coal operators association was
financially aiding Felts in the retention
OF associate state counsel. Objection to
the question by the prosecution was
sustained by tho court. whcreupon Felts
was excused.
Al Hoskins formerly n constable in
tho Matewan district followed Felts on
me stand He testified that he was in
Matewan during the fight. During
cross examination Hoskins denied that
he told tho grand jury that indicted
the defendants that Isaac Brewer fired
the first shot which killed Albert Felts
witness described the shooting and
named number of the defendants as
participants. He testified that Reece
'hambeis. one Of the men on trial. was
nrlng with a rifle and taking deliberate
aim Hoskins said he saw Lee rers
ana Iott Tinsley fall but would not
swear that Chambers fire was the cause.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
BANK ROBBED or 1000.
Detectives Believe Toronto lnsti-
tuition Was Victimized by
insiders.

Toronto. Teb. 25.-A daring robbery
was committed here yesterday in the
head Office % the Bank Of Montreal
when nearly 10000 IN each and I'll
600 worth Of securities were stolen from
a box in the paying teller's cage
How or when tho theft was committed
could not be explained By bank officials
who directed tha one of the 1g2 en-
ployea was TO be permitted 20 leave tho
bank before being searched
Clerks reported seeing no suspiciouH
characters in the building and detec
tives expressed tho opinion y was an
1 n aide fsyb
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Councilmen on Library Board.

A feature of the proposed bill TO author
ise the city 70 borrow $500, 600 for the
library building, proposed by the VIII
mington Institute Free Library, is that
Il viii include on the board Of directors
Of the library the president Of City Coun-
cil ard the three members Of the finance
committee of City Council The mayor
is already member of the board of direc-
tors Of the institution The increase of
four members will make total member
strip of eighteen on the board
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
RODNEY STATUE WILL
NOT BE READY Bf JULY 4
Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Dover. Feb. 25-Walter G. Tatnall.
secretary OF the Caesar Rodney
Equestrian Association. stated today
that II will be impossible to have the
statue Of Caesar Rodney in Rodney
Square. Wilmington. completed and
ready for unveiling by July !. as has
been announced
Mr. Tatnall said the last report from
the sculptor was that the horse has
been enlarged from the original model,
but the figure will take some time to
complete.
Subscriptions for the cost of the
statue, Mr.. Tatnall added. are coming
In slowly, but the committee is making
every effort 10 obtain necessary funds,
The statue will probably not be ready
for unveiling for year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Temnle Glee Club Pleasas.

The Temple Giee Club of Philadslphia
gave pleasing concert in ST. Paul's
NJ. e. Church last night. before an audi
ence OF about 700 persons The musicale
was supervised by DIR. ]. Marvin Han
ma, director of the club, and the follow
ing rendered vocal solos: Mae Ebrey
Hotz, j. +. Hutchlson James H.
Groetzinger. James A. Manning. Fred
ericlS T.. Starhe was pianist. The Tenn
pie treble Glef composed of IS young
women. also rendered selections, rhe
singing of Miss Hotz, soprano, attract
ed especial attention i'll her numbers
Whispering. "Sylvelin" and Forest
Song" The musicians numbered IS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Time Clock for City Workers.

Members of City Council expect to
take some action toward having time
clocks installed in the public building.
as il is said that some Of the city employees
have not been reaching their offices until
as late as $50 in the morning The en-
ployes of the Public Building Commis-
sion have for some time been required
to punch a time clock in the city end of
the public building
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
ST. ANDREWS MEETING.
Rev Clarence Z. Met Cartney Of Philadel-
phia Was the Speaker Again Today

Noon-day Lenter services Mt St. An
drew's Church. Eighth and Shpley streets,
continue SIS n source az unussl interest.
Today the church was well filed with
business men and women
The speaker, Rev Clarence +. Nc
Cartney, pastor of Broad Street Prcsby-
terrain Church, Philadelphia delivered
his second sermon which was timely and
forceful There will be no services At the
church tomorrow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
AUTO CLAIM SUIT BEGUN.

A hearing was begun in the Federal
District Court today in tho application
for a preliminary injunction brought by
the American Chain Company against
the United Auto supply Company.
The charge is based on alleged imita-
tion of the Weed" tire chain for auto
mobile wheels.
II is thought that compromise will
be Effected and the trial hearing dis
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
CANAL REOPENTNC.
IL Has Been Postponed From Next Sum
day Until March IL.

The expected reopening Of the Chcsn-
peakc and Delaware canal which WAS set
Tor Sunday, has been postponed until
March IA, according TO q notice issued
this morning in the office of United States
Engineer. Sixth and King streets. The
notice says: 'In circular notice of tFcb-
ruary 10, relative to closing the Chsa-
peake and Delaware Canal for lock re-
pairs, il was stated that il might be
necessary to keep the canal closed for
longer period than to February IS IL
has now been found that the necessary
repairs will take longer and in addition,
unforeseen delays caused by storm and
high tides, have made il necessary to
keep the canal closed until Monday,
March ID
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
RECEIVER FOR a. B. & 4.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Atlanta. Ca. Feb. 25.-Judge $. Il.
Sibley, In the United States Court. today
signed an order appointing Presiden,
r. L Bugg as receiver Sor the Atlanta.
Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad. The
order was issued on petition 81 The
Birmingham Trust and Savings Com
pany Of Birmingham. Als. which alleged
that il held a. note for $4,000 due
March :. which the railroad was unable
10 pay
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
WEDDINGS.
sTF1RMAN-EECK

Miss Emma z Peek, daughter OF Mr.
sd Mrs. NELSON y Peck Of 307 Town
SEM street, and George J Bierman. OF
Syracuse, New York, were married last
evening, at s.30 clock, at Trinity Metho-
dis, Episcopal Church. Parsonage, 727
East Twenty-second street, by Rev. E. II.
,'oolins. They were accompanied by four
trends, Miss Sophia O,Connell Mr.. and
Mn. Wright and Mr. Peck, a brother Of
ne BRIDE After q wedding trip, the
Young couple VIII make their home in
Svrso.lse. y Y
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
p. X. r. SHOPMEN BALLOT
On PIECE WORK SYSTEM
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Philadelphia, Feb. 25.--The shopmen
OF the Pennsylvania railroad at Remove,
Pa. today ballotted on the question OF
returning 10 a piece work basis. AT
the Pennsylvania railroad offices here
IL was stated this is not being done at
the instance of the company but BY the
men themselves. in accordance with
decision of the American Federation OF
Labor to have all union railroad shop
men throughout the country vote on
the proposition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
HUNGARY MOVES To
PREVENT GENERAL STRIkH
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
Vienna. Feb. 24.-Military precau-
tons to prevent A general strike on
Saturday have been taken by the Hun
sartan government in Budapest. Six
divisions of troops have been moved
into the city and the police force has
been greatly strengthened.
Admiral Horthy. head OF the govern
ment. has declared that he will not toll
crate a strike for even one hour and
Will escort workmen to and from work
If necessary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved by the Build
ng Inspectors Office and permits issued
Tor the following projects
Fourteenth street, 226 West; W c
Deputy, owner and builder; addition, 500
Harrison street, 512 North; f. Tigani,
Jr owner and builder; addition 500
Sixteenth street, S. f corner King
street; w b Austin, owner; J. A. Bader
onpsny, builder; addition, sl260
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Engineers Licenses.

Ii is not generally understood that
under the new ordinance, every stationary
engineer and fireman must take out a
licen se. A fine of $50 is incurred by failure
to do this, which may be imposed on em-
ployer as well as employee. Only 25 such
licenses have been issued so far. Sumnonses
before Municipal Court are likely to be
resorted To, il the response is not more
general
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
FOR FAMINE RELIEF.
senaie Votes Half Million 10 Move
Grain Donated by Farmers.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, Feb. 25.--One half mil
lion dollars pas voted today by the
Senate TO defrsy costs OF moving
across the Pacific grain donated by
American farmers for the famine Rlf-
ferers Of China
Senator Kenyon in Offering the bill,
said This act IL not only one of
great humanity but one of good
diplomacy"
Under the bill the navy or the Ship
ping Board is 10 furnish the vessels
required. II is the plan to use idle
merchant craft and 10 man them with
naval r~servtsts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
MORE THAN A THOUSAND
JEWS VICTIMS OF POoRoNs

I5y Associated Press to Every Evening.
London. Feb. 2b.-More than a thou
sand Jews were victims of the pogroms
carried out by the troops of General
BaldkoVitch, former anti-Bolshevik
leader in the regions of Minsk and
Hamel, according to a statement issued
today by the federation of Ukranian
Jews in London
The posroms were of 81 terrible char
acter the statement declares, women
being mistreated and tortured and chill
dren being murdered in cold blood.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
MCST PROTECT PULLMAN
PASSENGERS FROM THEFT
Associated Press to Every Evening

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Cincinnati. Feb. 25-Passengers
asleep in Pullman cars must be pro
tected from theft of their property. ac-
cording 10 a decision handed down bv
Judge w Meredith Yeatman. in Gin
cinnau Municipal Court A motion
made in behalf of the Pullman Company
for retrial Of the suit OF Herman Sem
mons. Cincinnati broker. who declared
that his handbag disappeared when he
was asleep in berth, was overruled
by the Judge. and the plaintiff was
awarded damages
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Pire in Christians Street.

fire In a shanty il the rear of GIT
Christiana street. shortlF after 10 clock
this morning did damage TO the extent
Of $500 The building IS occupied by
Elbert The district fire companies re-
sponded 10 an alarm of fire from box "a
at Front and Justison streets, and ex-
tinguished the blaze
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
FUNERAL OF r. ii. JONES.
Services 70 be Held in Hanover Presby'
terrain Church Tomorrow Afternoon.

The fu neral of Robert II. Jones, who
died suddenly Thursday morning at his
apartment in the College Inn, will be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock MIR.
Jones' nepheW. who had been fishing
in Florida, was reached yesterday by wre.
Services will be held in Hanover Prcsby-
terian Church, Eighteenth and Boulo-
vardl and viii be in charge of 81.
Johns Commandory. knights Templar
Friends may view the body at the church
from o'clock until tomorrow after
noon. Intcrmcnt will be made In the
Jones burial plot, Wilmington and
BrAndyw inc cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
LEAVES DETAILS OF
INAUGURATION TO WILSON

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Feb. 25.-President-e
Harding has written President Wilson
a desire TO leave all details
OF the inaus so far as they affect
the President. TO Mr.. Wilson. IL was said
today az the White House.
Officials said IL was presumed that
Mr.. Harding would call At the White
House on the morning OF March and
accompany the President 20 the
capitol
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
iSs.ess NEGROES IN SRw YORK.
Increase $50 Per Cent In Decade I;
Whites Snmb~r 5.s59 .0ns.

BY Associated Press - Every Evening
Washington Feb 25 The Negro
population If New York C4te 81 tne
time ~ the fa20 census was i5s nss an
Increase ~ 81 .319 or esa par cert ta-
Census Bureau announced today The
white population was 545a .004 an iu-
crease ~ 7so a42 or 1919 FER cent and
all others 1856
Negroes IN Boston numbered is l52.
an increase - 2.798 Or goo per cent.
The whites totaIled 40 $50. an lncraa -
of 747a0. or ia per cent. and alI 0thera
1912.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
FEEL LIKE KING SAYS
CARTSO on 4sTH BIRTHDAY
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
New York. Feb 25.-Enrico CargsO.
descendant and namesake. IT IS said. 81
a iong-aso emperor named Carus, felt
like a king when he awoke today. the
forty eighth anniversary OF his birth.
He IS so much improved that attend
ing physicians have relaxed their con-
stint vigil az his bedside.
He called for his usual breakfast of
toast and eggs this morning which was
served on a tray banked with con-
gratulatOry messages
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Methodist Revival Meeting.

An old fashioned revival is being held
TINS week q, Kingswood NJ E. Church,
Fourteenth and Claymont streets, in
which McCsbe. Eastlake, Brandywine
and Trinity are assisting. A large chorus
from the Eve churches, under the leader
snip Of Frank Grubb, renders musical Sc
lections from the Methodist Hymnal
he meeting last night was largely at
tended with two conversions and six
asking for prayer, The service next week
viii b. held IN Trinity NJ Z. Church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Strand Will Open Earlier.

II was announced today that the
Strand Theatre, at Twenty-fifth and
Market streets, which has been opening
at o'clock each day, will, beginning
Monday, open at 4, and there will be con
tinuous showings from that time 20 IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
WILSON
RECEIVES AMBASSADOR

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Feb 25--President Viii
son received today Rolando Ricoi, the
new Italian ambassador Prince
Bibesco, the Rumanian minister and
Albert Rlanchet the Haitian minister.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
PATRIOTIC CHANGERS.
wesr Brsndywine Had Session Of Song
Lasf Night.

The West BrandywIne Grange observed
the na1sonal week Of song at its meeting
-, n.ght, with the singing OF many old
ai.d ps rioNc songs, by all of the meInhrs
l,rcs,r' numbering shout so Vocal solos
ver4 rendered ~ Miss Betty Talley
After the regular order of business the
,ve'lIg was devoted 20 social discussions,
etc Several applnaaons for membership
were received
On next Thursday evening, the unmar-
.ie,. members Of the grange will entertain
tie married members at the weekly meet
rg. the latter having entertained the
former some time ago
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
WANTS FINANCIAL DIVORCE.
Panama VIII Undertake 10 Relieve Z
=. Of Management After March 2s.

y Of Management After March 2s
ny Annotated Press to Ever Evsrirr
Panama. Feb. 25.-Financlai divCrC =
OF the United States and Panama
contemplated by officials ~ the Pnua
ma government. u vas Indicated here
last night by President Porras
He stated that after Addison r R4ar
the United States fiscal agent mere
leaves on March o.. a Panamar ~ ax-
ceptionni abilities and absolute intsg-
rity" would be made fscai agsnt FTe
added Il had been decided not 10 rene-v
the contract with United states bank
to net as depository for government
funds, because "we have national
bank efficiently managed and In pros-
porous condition
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
On Trip Through Pennsylvania.

Mr. and Mrs. John Welsh of Reed and
Harrison streets left this morning on an
extended trip through Pennsylvania Mr..
Welsh is a special officer at French street
ssation, Pennsylvania railr Dad
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Equitable Society Elects.

Edward II. Porter was elected preei-
dent OF the Equitable Trust Society
for the ensuing year at its annual meet
ing last night. Bernard Norman was
made Woe president; Miss Lillian Sterl-
ing treasurer and e. d. Prince, secre-
t&ry
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
HOUSE COMPLAINED OF.
Say Noise From 502 West Twenty sec
ond Street Disturbs Them.

AT the request Of Philip l.. Garret,
counsel for Francis P. Ryan. charged
with keeping e disorderly house at 702
West Twenty second street, hearing IN
the case was continued until Tuesday
by Judge Lynn IN Municipal court to-
day.
The neishbors complained TO the po-
lice that their slumbers were disturbed
by the noise from the house after mid
night and in the early morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Railroads In Poland Are Operated After
Strike Of EmninYe-.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Warsaw. Feb. 24.-The railroads IN
the Warsaw districts are being operat-
ed under martial law. following a strike
OF the mechanics for higher wages and
better food. Prisoners n war taken by
the Poles from the Russian Soviet
forces are being used as strike break
ers BY the polish army in operating the
lines.
Premier Witos announced today that
the Cabinet had decided upon the mar
tial law measure because foreign in
fiuences were fomerfing disturbances
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Quarterly Conference

The fourth quarterly conference of
the Swedish NJ. f. Church will be held
tomorrow evening at 1880 O'Clock. Rev
Herman Young, District superintendent
VIII conduct tho proceedings
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Daughters OF Robert Burns.

The Daughters OF Robert Burns, a
branch of the Wilmington Burns Club,
will hold social in the Labor LyceuIn,
40 du Pont street. this evening, when
members OF the Burns Club win be en-
teTtained
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Inspection Of New Baths.

The new Commercial Russian and
Turkish baths, at Third and Shipley
streets, have been completed and are
open for a private inspection by invited
guests this afternoon and tonight
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Status For McCoy.

State Detective f. " Mccoy today
said that at the request of Attorney
General Townsend, he had reconsidered
his resignation and would continue his
duties as State detective
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-25
Washington Heights Bake.

The membership committee of the
Washington Heights Century Club VIII
give bake tomorrow morning AZ the
club house, $500 Boulevard