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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-08
REFORM OF FRENCH WAR
BUREAU BUDGET DEMANDED
Deputy Calls for Greater Foresight
Than Before Great Struggle

Paris, Dec. S--(By a. P.)-Discus-
sion Of the War Department budget
was begun in the Chamber Of Dcpu-
ties this morning with II demand from
Deputy BCna2ct for the complete re-
form Of tho department.
He declared in support Of his con-
tcntiOn that the highest departmental
authority before the war predicted that
the struggle could not last six months
and that some of the leaders had OPP
posed the construction Of heavy artil-
lcry. lie ended his plea for proper
foresight in the department by dcclar-
ing.
'Thc little French private has but
one aspiration and it is that that makes
him 80 grcat--peacc. peace ~
Deputy FuAry pointed out that the
war budget was 3,653, 100000 francs,
and that If the expenses Of the army of
occupation were added it would be A.
1S1 900. 900 francs, while aviation ex-
pcnditurc would bring up the total to
1000 ,OOO,0OO francs. I1c compared
this with the 1000. 900. 900 francs cx-
pcnditurc for 1920. but il is still
too hcavy.' he added.
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WEEKS SEES BLOCS .
DIVIDING CONGRESS.
Fears Present Form Of Or
ganization viii Disrupt
the Country
ADDRESSES INSURANCE MEN
By the Associated Press

New York. Dec. S.--The present sys-
ten of organization in Congress where
by control is divided between numerous
committees may. 'if carried to its logt-
cal conclusion" divide the United
Stat"s "into hostile factions or groups
and leave the country "powcrcsS 10
Gcfcnd or maintain its interests Srr-
rotary Of War Weeks said today in nn
address before the convention of the
Association of Life Insurance PrcNt-
drntS.
In particular he asSailed the agricuI-
tlral bloc contrasting the present sit
uation with recent Administration
characterized by reference to big
stick" Referring to industrial recon
Sruction Mr.. Weeks said:
1--WE do not hear Of strikes in Ger
many, but they seem rather popular
everywhere else. The eclti>hn"SS which
comes from the desire 70 get something
It the cXpcnS" of ones fcllowmnn. *
h4ving potent influence in preventing
the restoration the country needs.
Discussing Roosevelt, h" said
''lt was not many years ago that "'
heard stories about II big stick which
was supposed to be used in driving Con-
gress into Il state Of tractabilitN and
force the enactment of laws desired ny
the Executive.
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A Mastery Executive

"rhc truth, however. is that while
the Executive was n maStcrly man OF
dominating personality and character
istirs. nc was party man and those in
the cxcrutivc branch of the Government
were equally 50. They believed in gov
ornmont by party and that the re-
suonsibility under such government
should be observed even by those who
llight doubt tho wisdom of I'll" proposed
action.
"Thc result was that tho leaders III
the Senate and in the House '"nSulth
tn" Executive and together they tormu-
lated the policies 10 he followed.
"Qulto frequently. no doubt. tn" TX,
ccutivc in some instances urged, and
perhaps imposed. his views on the con-
grcsSonal leaders. but invariably these
men returned TO tho Capitol to carry
olt tho decision reached AT thr con-
foroncc. and the members of that party
in the Senate and House, recognizing
thc necessity of responsible action, sup
ported them in their cndcavors.
Then came a reform or il was her
aided. in the conduct of the House
representatives. The power of action,
which had largely rested with the Speak.
cr and through him with the Committee
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on Rules, was taken away and divided
among committees.
THE rcsult---and I think IL has been
clearly dcmOnstratcd--is that it is i'm
possible to get the type, of legislative
action Mhich comes from party regu-
hrity and responsibility.
Advantage Of "Cannonisrn''
'I can recall" said Mr.. Weeks. '4n
the days OF called Cnnnonism. when
Mr.. Cannon was called car, aS would
have been any other man of strength
filling tho Speakers chair under those
conditions, that the Speaker found
ways. perfectly legitimate under the
rules, to prevent the enactment of "A
vast amount Of personal and irrespon-
siblc legislation.
More than that, he had the power
and he used IL, to prevent appropriate
tions intended for local purposes which
were not needed and which were not
for the general good.
''Thc slightest examination of the in &.
crease in governmental expenditures
during the last fifteen yenrs for the
ordinary requirements of the Govern
ment will indicate to what extent this
change in the method of legisating has
affected the treasury.
ITO my mind, the change has had Il
tendency to weaken effective govern e
mrnt. has resulted In irresponsible leg
isution, prevented both parties from
carrying out pledges made in their
platforms. and. in time. will divide
the Legislative branch of the Govern.
mcnt into groups, each group cham
poning a special carsc, and We will
see one group combining with another
to bring about a control of Legislative
action in the interest Of a particular
faction.
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BRITAIN AND FRANCE SEEK
JOINT PREPARATIONS POLICY
Paris May Demand Control OF Ger
man Customs

London. Dec. Shy 4. PO--Ncgo.
tiations for establishment OF Il common
policy by Great Britain and France In
regard TO Gcrmany's war obligations
opened here today with the arrival from
Paris of Louis Loucheur. Minister OF
Liberated Regions, and several French
financial experts.
NJ. Louchcur's visit was made on in
vitation of the British Government.
which is represented as anxious to reach
an accord before any open discussion
of reparations questions Is pTccipitated
by Germany.
1t is also understood that the British
officials desire to explain the negotia e
tons recently opened here by DR.. Wal
ter Rathcnau. and 10 discuss the WieS-
baden agreement, between Germany ana
France. which Great Britain may use
as pattern in seeking to obtain from
Germany payments in kind on the in
IDENTITIES due her.
1t is believed control of German GUS
toms will be one of the exactions de =
mandcd by the French Government be-
fore any respite Is granted.
Berlin. Dec. S.--(By A. P.)--The
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aliens. Mr.. Daugherty notes that prac-
tically all of the states now have en-
ncted laws defining and furnishing cri-
minal syndiCalism and anarchy. These
laws reach the citizen as well as the
alien.
Prohibition Laws Violated
The Attorney General observes that
there has been no decrease in tho
number Of Illicit diatiling cases since
he enactment Of the prohibition laws,
md that the court calendars in som"
jurisdictions have been overtaxed by this
lass Of cases
Where the facts warrant" hc says
''the offenders havc been vigorously
prosecuted. and ii is hoped that this
will result in 4 material reduction Of
such violations Of the law"
SClcctivc Service Act cases disposed
Of during this year numbered SOB
The report says, the convictions num-
herring l4S with 13O pleas Of guilty
Eases pending at the beginning of the
last fiscal year numbered 2S.OST and
!, ,"3l new cases were begun.
Violations of the so-Callpd diSloyaltl
sections uf the espionage net have grent
ly decreased. according tO the rcpO"t
which notes that only six eases wer"
begun unGcr the entire act during th"
fiscal year, Will" II cases were dis
posed Of. $50 cases having been dock
rtcd at the beginning of tho year.
Mr. Daughorty declares that us an
organized system the white slave traffic
has been broken up. but adds that a
great many cases still exist with tn"
department making every effort to break
up this practice also.
Complaints arising under the PCon-
age Act increased during the year, the
report continues. land pNOnHgc was
found - exist a. shocking extent IN
,""rgia Alahrma and som" parts of
TcNaS. Several convictions hav" been
uhtniu"d and several prosecutions nrr
pending, il i added.
Among his specific Re, concentrations.
the Attorney General asks for enact
mCnt of lrgislation:
Authorizing tho appointment Of two
federal Judges at large for each of the
nine judicial districts in order 70 as
sist in clearing the rong"St'd court
dockcts.
Making It criminal offcD~c to send
through the mails letters threatening
injury 10 life or property.
Authorizing the presence "t St"nog-
raDhers in grand jury rooms.
Making II crime for 4 single indi i
vidunl to dcfraud or attempt to de-
fraud the Federal Government in any
manner. as the law now provides for
the p3ni~lmcnt Of two or more per-
sons who rnu>pirc to dcfraud.
Making criminal an attempt t" com
NIT crime against the United states,
Limiting th" compensation t" be re-
ceived by referees in bankruptcy.
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HAYS TO DECENTRALIzE
Plans to Eliminate Red Tape ir
Postoffice Department

Washington. Dec. S.-PoStmastcr
General Hays today outlined important
now organization plans, which contcm.
plate the elimination OF red tape, delay
and waste in connection with depart
mental affairs.
The Postotficc Department proposes to
eliminate it by the adoption of the prin =
Clplc of decentralization and the dis
trbution Of detail under the direction
OF department heads.
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Berlin. Dec, s.-(By A. P.)--Ths
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DAUGHERTY WARNS
AGAINST RADICALS
Communists in U. S. Receive
Orders From Moscow, Says
! Attorney General
SEEK TO CONTROL LABOR
BY the Associated prns.

washington, Dec S.-Thc movement
launched by the Third or Communist
lnternationale at. Moscow to gain con.
troi OF the trade and industrial unions
throughout the world "is meeting VITA
marked success insofar a. II relates to
syndicalist unions in thc United
states, says tho first annual report Of
Attorney General Daughcrty.
Communist parties in this country.
Mr.. Daughcrty says. have united more
enectively to carry on propaganda ana
the policy is to endeavor to gain con.
troll OF the labor organizations through
the control Of the executive committees
or other governing bodies thorp!n.
Many Of the leaders of this move.
ment are American citizens, hc says
Though they ar" subject +" orders
from Moscow as 70 their action and
activities in tn" United States"
The Attorney General says th"r" has
been noticeable effort "upon the part
OF various So-Callcd defense surirtics
TO propagate and carry ON agitation in
behalf of tn" ultra radicals in IN"
United States.
1nconspicuous individuals I'm the nj
IRA -radlCal movement appr"hcudCd IU.
cally,' he asserts. are martyrrd and
propaganda started in their behalf. not
only within the United States. but
throughout the entire world In many
Instances the so-callcd defense organ
Eations are found 10 be merely "A Cnmou-
mage for such movements rs n, United
Communist Party which must conduct
Its activities underground.
gam
Foreign propagaudistS still are florl-
ing TO the United States. according to
the report. which notes thar l21 "t
them arrived in the last fiscal y"ar.
The movements. The nature and the "v-
tent Of tn" activities OF those individuals
have been carefully observed. It j.
stated. and the Government has been
kept intimately informed "
During the past fiscal year,. the
report continues, "the activities &c for
eign prOpaGandists in the United state,
have been particularly uot,rcublr an
careful attention has bNcu given tu this
perniciOuS form Of work within Mi,
country. II is lmp">sibl" accurately f.
estimate the vast amount t money spent
in the United States by III" foreign
agents engaged in exploiting tho Amer.
ican people and in creating interest in
a support for movements and scheme,
entirely foreign to the interests of the
American people.
Calling attention that activities Of Tho
Federal Government IN dealing with NJ
ira radicalism are limited by law t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-08
Santa Claus Ship Sails to Europe

New York, Dec. S.-IBy I. PD--
The steamer George Washington, filled
abroad, sailed today. In her hold were
1000 sacks Of mail. many of which
contained presents for American sol
dicrs of the Army of Occupation and
American Government representatives
and their families in Central Europe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-08
IN in linrmnnr tntnlnd

deficiency in capital in Germany totaled
4 SIG. $50. 900 marks in November, ac-
cording to figures showing the demands
by industrialists on the banks. The
capital needed In October was 1,GG2,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
TEN INNING GAME.
Travellers and Giants Battle at Dcln.
ware City In Fast Tilt

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Delaware City. Aug. 23,--A large
crowd of fans saw the Travellers de
feat the Giants. on Canal Field, last
evening in sensational ten-inninr
battle. 2 to /. The game was probably
The best seen here this season. Fat
tcrson. who started for the Travellers.
allowed but one hit during the i've In
nings he remained on the mound.
Reybold. who twirled the remainder
of the game, allowed but two. Draper.
who pitched for the Giants was nickcd
for nine hits. but sensational double
Lays enabled the Giants to holdNtheir
opponents in check. Both Shorter
ard Yearsley played an excellent game
behind the bat.
Derrickson played sensational
game ON first base, making several
difficult catches and throws Six
double plays were made during the
contest. the Giants getting five. An
other game win be played between the
two teams later in the week. The
score.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
DOVER DEFEATED.
Soldiers Take Fast Game, Holiday
Steals Home.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Dover. .,'ig. .s.--Dover lost one oi
the most interesting garncs secn on
The local grounds this season TO the
Fort du Pont nine. yesterday, 2 to 1
Neither side was close to scoring
until the fourth inning. when Dover
scored one on clendaniei's home run
drive to deep center.
The visitors evened the count In
their half OF the fifth. With two out,
Holiday hit to left for two bases. stole
third and followed II with a steal home
the first to be recorded here this sea
ron.
The soldier boys scored what proved
% be the winning run In the sixth.
Seef opened with n single and was
sacrificed to second by Cook. Barney
tanned. but Davis hit hot liner to
Artis. hitting his hand. Wiley re-
covered TIE ball. but threw Wild TO
first and Eeef scored. Artfs' hnnd was
40 bodl, injured that he was forced to
retire from the gnine and Wiley sue
eeeded him in the box.
The pitching on both sides was very
good and while \ total OF is hits were
recorded by both teams, the pitchers
succeeded in Keeping them well scat
tered. The score.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
LORRAINE b[ANKED
BY SOUTH S|DE-EDEN
Salters Fans Eight Batters and
Allows Two Hits; Eden's 10th
Whitewash.

South Side Eden defeated Lorraine
in a twilight tilt at Second and du
Pont streets grounds by a 4 TO count
last night. This makes the teath shut
out Eden has registered against their
opponents this season.
Eden hatsmen started things going
In the first, when Gallagher walked,
Gerstenberg sacrificed him with n
pretty bunt to second. Ixorns hit a
double, scoring Gallagher. Mayhart
hit, placing Kerns ON third Doughcr-
ty hit TO short, puttinr. Mayhart out at
second. but scoring kerns. Reed hit
for two bases. fpougherty going TO
third. Collins went out, Scott TO
Brandt, ending hostilities.
Eden scored two more IN the fourth
when Dougherty and Reed hit singles.
Collins went out on strikes. but Burke
came through with two-bagger.
scoring both men. Salters and Gall
lagher went out in rotation, ending
the mining. Saltars pitched n MASTER
ful game, allowing but two hits and
at no time was he in danger Ellwood.
who relieved Hayward. also pitched
well. The score.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
Fans Disappointed Agai1. !.

Another example of incorrect play
ing grounds being published, due TO
inaccurate information. took place last
right when several hundred fans
gathered at Third and Adams streets
10 see Fourth Ward and Defiance
play. After waiting nearly an hour.
the fans left disgusted and were not
able to learn where the game was
played. Subsequent investigation dis
closed that the game was not played
at ALL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
COMPLAIN OF aP0T. HUNTERS.

Georgetown. Aug. 23.--Sportsnen of
/ower Delaware claim that ducks win
2e scarce on the marshes at the bay
shores unless some action is taken
against the pot hunters. Farmers
who reside in those sections allie ge
that gunners. in automobiles, go on
the marshes early in the mornings
and late in the evenings and kill hun
dreds ofs young birds and make their
escape before they can be identified.
The ducks that are killed, il Is said.
are hardly able to fly and unless the
authorities take some action to break
II the habit, it is feared that nearly all
Of the birds will be killed before the
Season opens.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
Georgetown Defeats Lincoln City.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Georgetown, Aug. 2S.-The George
town Athletic Club defeated the strong
Lincoln City team. on the latter's
diamond, Saturday afternoon. to !.
James Simpler. Georgetown's popu-
lar southpaw. allowed but three hits,
and pitched one of the best games
witnessed in lower Delaware during
the season. Calvin, of Wilmington.
twirIing for Lincoln City. allowed five
hits. The se.ies between Linco.n
City and Georgetown stand even, each
having won two games The decid-
ing game viii be played here in the
near future.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
7wiligl1t Meet Tonight; South Side-Eden Stops Lo

not die. Every detail is worked out
with the skill and flnieh TINT have
given Griffith the place he occupies
in the screen world.
At the Parks.
This IN Toy Hunt Day for the chill
dren AT sshellpot Park. There will be
an entertainment BY amateurs before
the toy hunt begins, and the child
performers getting the most applause
viii be given prizes. There will be
about 500 toys given to the finders Of
the tickets which are hidden In the
park.
BrandywiDe Springs Park IL enter
tanning numerous visitors from VIII
mington and other places.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
GIVE THE CORRECT
PLAYING GROUNDS

Managers OF baseball teams
are asked to acnd their
schedules TO Every Evening. for
publication. but they are res
qucstcd to exercise great care In
giving the exact playing
grounds. Recently. there have
been several cases where fans
have been disappointed. due To
the failure OF the teams to
play on the grounds specified.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
Cleveland Stars smI Going.

Cleveland Stars. with a new lineup,
defeated the strong Clay-Del combina-
ton TO the tune of s to g. Donahue.
for the winners. was in fine form,
sending Ii men back to the bench via.
the strikeout route. Rushie caught a
fine game. Cleveland Stars would like
to- hear from any team in the city
ranging in age from IL to IT, Adj
dress all challenges to Domenick Can
terra, 1887 West Eighth street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
PROBLEM FOR lands.

Philadelphia, Aug. 23.-Sornathing
Commissioner Landis may have TO un-
iangle developed yesterday while the
Chicago Cubs were transforming in
the coal belt. Victor Keene, a local
pitching sensation, sought TO inter-
view Manager Killefer. but the Cub
boss was in Hazelton with his tribe.
The youngster remained over to
get a try-out in spite of the fact the
morning papers contained a report
that he had signed with the Yankees.
OF that fact Keene claimed to be in
absolute ignorance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
LOCAL AMUSEMENTS
THE SCREEN.
uGIri From Nowhere'---Savo voy.


"1he Girl From Nowhere, new
selznick picture ntnrring Elaine Ham
nlorstein. provided the feature fIm
entertainment yesterday at the Savoy
ThAatre, where it opened week 4
| showing Aside from Miss Hammer
stcln's splendid portrayal Of difficult
part, the picture provides an enRross.
ing and strongly dramatic story. and
many excellent scenic effects THE
Girl From Novhcre.. Is an original
screen story BY Bradley King.
"Lose's Penal! al!y--Parhway
Admirers Of Hope Hampton viii be
sorry To learn. that while making q
personal appearance at the Academy
of Music In New York recently, IN
connection with the showing Of her
production, "I,ove's Penalty" she was
taken III and went through her per-
formance with difficulty. n developed
that she hnd appendicitis. Instead of
an operation the freezing process was
decided upon and she is getting alorg
nicely. Loves Penalty IN which she
rs starring. Is the attraction az the
Parkway Theatre today and tomor-
row, afternoon and evening.
sHnshnnds and wlYes.--Rfafto.
To-day for the last times. Vivian
Martin is playing In Husbands and
Wives at tho flialto Theatre This
is the nrst-run Of this comedy -drama
md IL has met with the entirel ap-
proval Of Rialto patrons. Lovely
little Miss Martin handles with her
usual excellence the role Of the deb
utante wife Of q very poor aristo-
erat from Georgia. Tho situations Of
the story are highly seasoned with
comedy.
aOne Wild Week.r-Queen.
The title Of the picture, "One wild
Week" and Bebe Daniels name. some
what prepared Queen patrons yester-
dav for the entertainment that was
dealt out to them so generously. "One
wind Week" is comedy. Bebe
Daniels is the motive power that
starts the action going. She is the
very essence Of spirit and pep and
Ideally fitted for her role as Pauline
Hathaway, heiress and madcap girl.
aThe Woman God Changed.r-Arcadia
Broadway and the South Sea Is1es
are TIE StLtitfSS iFttt fAk Aft titBHAiT III
the picture. The Woman God
Changed" opening at the Arcadia
today. Seena Owen who plays the
title role has never had part that
made such strenuous demands on her
ability. She however, has the genius
10 support all wants. T.. X. Lincoln
IN the leading masculine characteriza-
ton Is an exceptional choice. Lillian
Walker is also in the cast.
sThe Love FIower.v-AIdine.
One of the most sensational scenes
ever filmed. forms the climax 10 the
action in, THE Love Flower" this
weeks attraction at the Aldine
theatre. There is a desperate struggle
between a detective and the man he
has bounded to a far off island in the
Pacific. Up and down on the edge Of
a dizzy cliff they fight and finally the
superior strength Of the sIuth tells
and he casts his victim over the edge
OF the precipice. But the latter does
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
SCHUYLER HOLDS KILLERS
SALISBURY T0SSERS SAFE

Crisfield, Md. Aug 23.-Crisffeld
made good jump toward the pro-
posed Eastern Shore-Blue Ridge series
yesterday when il played ringssaround
Salisbury, to 1. Schuler held Sails
bury's heavy hitters. Although he al
lowed nine hits. he kept them scatter
ed and frightened when bingles meant
runs. Features were the batting of
Johnson and Reifschneider, a catch
by Johnson and a stop by Flowers.
Schuler struck out IL batters. Every
Crisfield player hit safely. The score.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-23
HOW ABOUT GAMES
STARTING ON TINE

Many OF the baseball fans of
Wilmington are urging that the
variouh teams indicate their
playing time and that they start
promptly in accordance with
this time. instead of keeping
hundreds OF people waiting for
half to three-quarters of an
the result that the game cam
not be completed on account
of darkness.