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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
PLEADS FOR PRISON TO
SAVE HIS FAMILY
Pathetic Case of UnempIoy-
ment Helped by Probation
Officer Oliver.

Walking into the Office of ]. Albert
Oliver. probation officer for the Court
of General Sessions. in the Court
House, yesterday afternoon. a man,
who said he was so years old and who
gave his name and address. begged
and pleaded with Mr.. Oliver to be sent
to the Workhouse. He said he is
married and has three small children
and the reason for his strange request
was that he has been out Of work for
a long time and has been unable TO
find employment of any kind. He said
his family is without food and has
been without il for several days and
that they are slowly but surely starv-
ing to death.
With tears rolling down his cheeks
the man said he had figured that by
going 10 the Workhouse as a last
resort he could earn SO cents a day
which could be turned over TO his
family to buy food for the wife and
children. He was not aware that the
so cents day paid prisoners families
is only in non-support cases. Mr..
Oliver said the case is one of the most
pathetic and narrowing that has ever
come TO his attention.
He was impressed with the man g
sincerity in his request and with the
honesty of the statements he made.
He thereupon got busy and tried all
the afternoon to find someone who
would give him work. but without
result. Last night he did succeed in
getting employment for the man at
s12 week. He had stated that he
was willing to do anything and would
even work for $3.50 week.
Out of the goodness of his heart
and because of the sympathy he felt
for the unfortunate man, Mr.. Oliver
yesterday gave him enough money
with which to buy food that would
last the family for. two or three days.
The man was more than grateful for
what Mr.. Oliver had done for him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04

Although not native of Delaware.
Mr.. Worth has lived in this state the
greater part Of his life. and during
that time has held many important
county Offices. He was born in Phil
adelphia on October %, 1875, and is a
son OF Albert and Barbara Worth, both
deceased. He came to Delaware at the
age Of ~ years residing near Seaford.
and entered a district school near that
town and later the Seaford High
School. After teaching at the district
school near Seafurd during the winter
Of 1896, he entered the Conference
Academy at Dover and was graduated
there in 1899. Later he taught school
at CowgilI's Corner. near Dover, for
two years.
In July. 1900, Mr. Worth registered
as a law student, with Charles w. Clil-
len. a Georgetown attorney. Since then
he has served in several public Offices.
including that Of deputy prothonotary
for Sussex county. under Stansbury
j. wheatley. he was elected clerk OF
the Orphans Court and Register in
Chancery in November, 1904, and
served in those capacities for four
years. He was a member OF the State
Board of Education for six years, re-
ceiving his appointment from Governor
Miller He also served as a member
OF the Sussex county election service
board from June. 1917, when he was
appointed by Governor Townsend. un-
til the close of the war.
Mr.. Worth is associated with Charles
w. Cullen and both have law Offices
together in Georgetown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
BRINGING BoDIEs HOME.
Those of Walter Fox And Clarence
Vincent May Arrive Today.

With the arrival today at Hoboken
of the army transport Cantigny, con-
yeying the bodies of 1.4o0 American
soldiers. who died on French battle
fields. at least two, and probably more
of Delaware's hero fighters viii be
buried meath their homeland sod. Al
though no definite word has been re-
ceiyed at the State Armory, Twelfth
and Orange streets the bodies OF
Walter Fox of Dover and Clarence
Vincent. who lived few miles south
Hof Dover are thought to be on the boat
The total number Of soldier dead to
be brought back TO America since the
work Of disintennent was undertaken
is 81 ,657. In accordance with the wish
es Of their relatives, the bodies of 34,-
900 will remain where they are buried
in French cemeteries
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
MOUNTAIN FOLKS GREET
HARDING AT LANCASTER
Quits Fastness of Weeks Lodge
for Nearby Town TO Make
Short Address.
By Assoelated Press % Every Exenlng. |

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Lancaster. n. H, Aug. Alan
caster and all the surrounding White
Mountain country joined in a public
welcome today to President Harding.
Thousands from other towns came
in by automobile and train 10 swell
the crowd that gathered in Continental
Square TO cheer the Chief Executive
and hear him deliver a short response.
The President agreed TO come here
for the occasion after a committee
had called on him yesterday at the
Mount Prospect Lodge of Secretary
Weeks, where Mr.. and Mrs Harding
are guests. Former State Senator
Irving Drew headed the committee
and was chairman Of the welcome
meeting today.
Before he came into Lancaster the
President played a round OF golf on
the miniature course inprovised by
the vacation party on the summit Of
Mount Prospect. A silver cup has
been purchased for the winner of the
weeks play over the course. which
covers only a small area, but has
many obstacles in the form Of huge
rocks and underbrush.
Aitnough II was indicated before
the president left Washington that a
proclamation Of peace with the Cen
tral Empires might be issued by him
from Mount Prospect, It is not now
expected the step viii be taken until
the vacation is over. Under present
plans MIR. Harding VIII be back in
the capital next Tuesday or Wednes-
day and probably viii give the ques-
tion of a peace proclamation his first
attention after he reaches the White
House.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
DAVID A. WARD OF
CAMERON, ". VA, is
NEW SCHOOL HEAD
Unanimously Chosen Superin-
tendent by the Board of
Education.
MADE A GOOD IMPRESSION

Chosen ON the first ballot from q
list Of 13 candidates, David A Ward
of Cameron, w. Va, was unanimously
elected to the position of superinten-
dent of the Wilmington public schools
at meeting of the Board of Education
last night, called especially to fill thi.
office, of which the salary is $4,000
yearly.
Following the ballot. Mr.. Ward was
notified at the Hotel du Pont. where
he was stopping, and shortly afterward
appeared at the meeting and was
formally presented by President Soud-
er to the members of the board, the
newspaper reporters and the citizens
who were in attendance. He briefly
acknowledged his appreciation of the
honor shown him and expressed his
sincere purpose to cooperate with the
board i'm the development of the schools
of the city. His election is for one
year. lie asked no mere, preferrins
to stand on his record and ability tC
serve the city.
The newly elected official makes an
excellent impression on those whc
meet him, having quiet but easy
bearing which conveys the sense OF
alertness and reserve powers. He
is. at a guess, about forty-five; is
married and has family of four boys.
He was born in Gallia County. Ohio.
and graduated from Rio Grande Col
lege in that county later taking a
masters dcgree in Education at Chi
eago University. Beginning his career
as teacher i'm the rural schools Of
his native state no had pxperieree a :
well in graded and high school work.
and in special institutions. including
the Michigan Military Academy and
Continued on page o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
DIES MONIES CARS STOP;
COMPANY OUT OF FUNDS
Motors Taking Place Of Troll.
Ieys, Halted by U. S. Court
Order.

I3y Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. Convey
ances Of every description were press
ed into service on Des Moincs streets
today to provide transportation for
thousands Of workers following ces-
sation Of street car service last mid
night.
Des Moines street cars were in the
barns in accordance with Federal
court order ordering traffic suspension
because the car company was unable
20 meet its obligations.
Seventy busses in operation on the
main street car lines of the city were
supplemented By hundreds Of other We
hicies.
Persons living in suburban towns
probably suffered most from the traf-
&c tieup, which threw 700 persons out
Of employment.
The street commissioner. IN antici-
patton Of increased motor vehicle traf-
fis. issued hurried orders FOR street
pavement repairs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
ELLIOTT HERE TOMORROW.
Newly Appointed Prohibition Director
TO Be Sworn In.

Robert 3. Elliott of Seaford viii take
the oath of Office as prohibition direc-
tor Of Delaware. TO which position he
was recently appointed. to succeed w.
Truxton Boyce Of Stanton, tomorrow
afternoon, il was stated today at his
office here in the Custom House.
United States Commissioner Cam
will administer the oath, according TO
present arrangements. A deputy sup
eryisor from national prohibition head
quarters, at Washington viii be pres
ent to see that the transfer of the
office is made in accordance with reg
ulations.
Mr. Elliott, Immediately on taking
the oath. viii start upon his new du-
ties, and Mr.. Boyce. after completing
arrangements 10 turn over the office,
will leave TO devote his entire time to
personal business affairs.
Mr. Elliott was not expected at the
prohibition offices today, but will be
there tomorrow morning. when he
will make preparations TO assume
charge after being sworn in during the
afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
OF SISTER GABRIELLE
At the Convent of the Visitation
She Renewed Vows of so
Years Ago.

One of the most elaborate celehra-
tions ever held IN religious COM
munity of Wilmington took place at
the Visitation Convent. Gilpin and
lSayard avenues. yesterday, when
Sister Mary Gabrielle Falardeau. one
az the oldest members Of the insti;
tuition. observed the golden anniver-
sary Of her profession as nun OF the
Visitation Order.
The celebration commenced with a
solemn high mass in the convent
chapel in the morning with Rev.
Francis Tucker as celebrant, assisted
by Rev. John McElwee, as deacon, in
the presence of RI. Rev. John ..
Monaghan. Bishop Of the Dioces Of
Wilmington; Fathers F'romentien,
I.owney and Kedwin. Of the Salesi-
anum High School. and Fathers John
Dougherty and John j. Connolly and
over $50 guests. Music was rendered
by a special orchestra, directed by
Miss Agnes Curley. Solos were given
by Miss Kane and Miss Bessie Bon
ner of New York City, the latter a
former soIoist for the Philadelphia
Orchestra. At the request of "A for
mer pupil. Sister Mary Gabrielle. who
was noted as a soprano soloist while
instructor of music at the convent
school, which was discontinued Is
years ago, sang the Ave Maria" Al
the mass she renewed the vows made
so years ago.
Rev. John Kerwin was speaker of
the occasion. In his address he paid
high tribute TO Sister Mary Gabrielle
and pointed TO the fact that her in
fiuence on her former pupils still
existed.
Luncheon was served at noon TO the
out-of town guests. who were: Mrs.
William Casey. Mrs. J. Y. Kayanaugh,
Mrs. J. G. Perry. Mrs. r. b. GUNNER
ford of Brooklyn; Mrs. Frank Cash.
Mrs. William Meighan of Washington; ;
Miss Anna Flynn of Atlanta, Ga;
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Rigli, Mrs.
Anna Forester, Mrs. Mary McCracken
of Philadelphia; Miss Ada Lockwood
of MiddIetown: and the Misses Dorsey
OF Bohemia Manor. Two of the guests
of this city, Miss Mary Brennan and
Mrs. r. p. Comerford. had witnessed
the first vows Of Sister NJ. Gabrielle.
over $50 guests were present at the
reception tlGto III ii4f sANtiitott4 nv
jubilee closed with benediction at )
o'clock in the afternoon, with Father
Tucker officiating. All of the guests
were presented with souvenirs prior
TO their departure.
Among the many beautiful presents
received by Sister Mary Gabrielle,
who is 70 years old. and very active.
was purse containing a large sum Of
money in gold. the gift of her former
pupils.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
ALBERT WORTH STATES
ATTORNEY FOR SUSSEX
Appointed by Attorney-General
Townsend as His Deputy in
That County.

Albert Worth. a well-known attor-
ney of Georgetown. has been appointed
deputy attorney general for Sussex
county, To succeed Charles s. Rich
ards, who has been appointed judge,
The appointment was announced to-
day by Attorney General S. ID. Town
send. Jr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
.CARUSO'S FUNERAL
|. FILLS NAPLES WITH
SORROW|NG CROWDS
King Opens Basilica Of Famous
Church for obsequies
Tomorrow.
400 ARTISTS IN THE CHOIR
Body Of Great Singer Lies in
Semi-State in Hotel Where
He Died.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Naples. August g.
patrician and plebeian Naples gather
ed early today 1T the basliica Of tbs
Church Of San Francisco di raoia In
anticipation of Witnessing tho funeral
Of Enrico CarUso. the noted tenor.
who died here Tuesday. The edifce.
situated in the southern part Of the
city, near the hotel whore he breathed
his last, was decided upon ~ the last
scene in the drama Of tho tenor's lie
late yesterday. after King Victor En1-
manuel had given permission that Il
might BE- used for this purpose.
800 TO Sing at Church.
As soon as word reached Naples
that the basilica had been ret apart
for the funeral workmen were cngag-
ed to construct a great platform 70
accommodate the 900 singers selected
to assist In the last requiem. IN the
center of the basilica was erected
large catafaique on which the. coffin
would be laid.
Representatives of the King and
the royal family, the Italian govern
ment. the municipality and the pre-
lecture were appointed 70 attend the
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
us. DOCTORS PRAISED
BY CARUS0 SURGEON
Did All Humanly Possible for
Singer, He Says, Recalling
Final illness.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Rome August 1.-The American
doctors who attended Enrtco Caruao
in New York during his illness last
winter did "an that was humanity
possible under the condition of the
patient: they could do no more"
This opinion was given % The As
sociated Press today by DR.. Raffaeie
Bastianeih, reputed 70 be the greatest
surgeon IN italy. who with his broth
er. Giuseppe, attended the famous
singer when he suffered the relapse
last week which led TO his death.
Regarding Caruso's illness in Amer
ica, Dr. Bastianelli said 1t was un-
douhtedIy putrid emphyema. which
Immediately put the patient IN such
a grave condition 1t must be considered
miracle the American doctors sue
ceeded in saving his life.
Recounting the last few days n
Carusos illness the famous surgeon
said.
4 with my brother Giuseppe visited
Caruso professionally on July 2S az
Sorrento. After a careful examination
we both agreed the present and past
suffering Of the great tenor was de-
rived from a subrenal abscess, proc
ably in the left kidney.
We Immediately decided that Caru-
so should be taken TO Rome and sub
rnitted TO an X-ray examination in
order to complete our diagnosis and
also as a guide for the operation which
was TO have been executed Immediate
ly after. At that time CarusO's con-
dition was relatively good This vas
emphasized by the fact that he laughed
and joked with Us. explaining BY op-
cratic motions how he sang.
so strong was he then that ne
stood up before US and made a motion
of singing in the act Of reaching high
notes in the midst OF a dramatic
setting. Then he said jocoseiy:
Z" When I was about 70 reach a
high note during a performance in
America. something caught me in the
threat. I put my hand 70 ny mouth
in an effort 70 regain myself, when
out spurted a mouthful Of blood.
"Caruso laughed as he demonstrated
this condition 70 US.
His chief thought was that Of rs-
suming his career and being able 70
return to the stage and sing again.
This was his greatest anxiety. he
talked apparently at ease, and COM
fortably exhibiting in that big robust
physique his ideas with gesture and
smiles Therefore. our opinion war
ranted his coming TO Rome where tbs
operation could be performed under
condition where hospital appliances
were more complete and modern to
handle his case.
Both specialists married American
women. Or. Ranaele Bastianellfs
wife was Miss Lucille Loomis of on
City, Pa, and DR.. Giuseppe Bastia-
nelis wife was Miss Marion Rawle Ok
Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
THIEVES ROB POLICEMAN.
They Also Raided a Chinese Laundry
Last Night.

The fact that they were robbing a
police officer did not matter to thieves
who visited a hen house belonging
to Patrolman Arthur Rodenheiser. last
night. They stole so chickens from
ii last night. Rodenheiser lives at
the northeast corner of New Castle
avenue and + street.
Thieves also broke into the laundry
of Sing Lee, at the southeast corner
of Seventh and Orange streets. and
stole over $50. Jewelry and wearing
apparel We're undisturbed. The money
was in a pocket of a coat hanging in
the front part of the building. A SIS
gold piece, which was on watch
chain. as a charm, was torn from the
chain. Lee and his partner, Tohn
Fong, both slept in the front room
Of the first floor. where they could
keep an eye on the laundry on the
shelves, but they were not aroused.
Entrance was effected through the
rear door on the first floor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
K. C.TO RAISE S1,ODO,OOO
FOR "UPL|FT' IN ITALY
Grants Request Of Pope TO In
augurate American Welfare
Over There.
sy assocla.ed Press U Every F:yenirg.

sy Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
San Francisco. Aug. AT the re-
quest Of Pope Benedict XIV, the
Knights Of Columbus have decided TO
raise 81 900 900 to inaugurate Ameri-
can welfare in Italy. il was announc-
ed at the International Knights OF
Columbus annual convention here to-
day The fund will be raised by
popular subscription among the mem-
bersnip Of the order.
Supreme Advocate Joseph C. Pei
letter said today the immediate plans
called for the establishment Of an
American service center in Rome un-
der the patronage OF Pope Benedict.
Supreme knight James A F1aherty
announced that Peter Kranrsze OF
Chicago. consul at Luxembourg. had
teiegraphed the first donation Of
IS 900.
The closing session Of the conven-
ton today, Mr.. PeIietser added, viii
dispose Of internal activities for the
ensuing twelve months, and would
consider the Irish question.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
LONDON PUZZLED At
ATTITUDE OF TIsTERITRS

London. Aug 4.-The Irish situa-
ton took a sensational turn today
when ID was announced in Dublin that
Eamon de Valera and his associates
had decided 10 summon a full meeting
Of the Irish Republican parliament 70
consider the British governments
irish peace proposals.
II has been repeatedly stated in
Dublin that the Dali Eireann would
not be summoned until listers atti-
tude had been learned, but coincident
with the calling of a meeting Of this
body came conflicting reports from
Dublin and Belfast concerning Ulster 5
position.
In Dublin it is reported Ulster has
bern sounded and has returned an
answer unfavorabie 70 the Sim Ftsn
overtures. while in Belfast, after an
important meeting Of the Cabinet, il
was authoritatsvely stated that the
Ulster ministry had received no com
n1unicafion from Mr. de Valera.
While these reports at first glance
seem irreoonciiable. it is pointed out
that possibly both may be correct.
The fact that the Ulster Cabinet itself
has not received a communication
would not, il il noted. preclude the
possibility Of an informal discussion
between the Northern and Southern
leaders.
A dispatch from Belfast today as
serts the Ulster Cabinet at today $
meeting discussed an invitation from
the Dali Eireann to Sir James Craig
the Ulster premier, asking him to at
tend a conference in Dublin with a
view TO determining listers attitude
II adds that there is no POSSIBILITY
however, Of another meeting between
Sir James and Mr.. de Valera in Dublin
although the Ulster premier is willing
10 meet the Republican leader with
Premier Lloyd George IN London.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
PIGEONS CARRY DOPE
TO IMPRISONED FIENDS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
New York, Aug. 4.-Carrier
pigeons are the latest aides TO
be pressed into service by New
York drug vendors TO supply inn
prisoned customers, il was re-
vealed today.
Detective Quigley. who yes
terday arrested Anthony Ad-
amo, an alleged endor, and con-
nscated $4,000 worth of drugs
and a pigeon. said there We're at
least two cases on record In
which pigeons had taken drugs
to addicts held at Blackwell's
Island.
Adamo refused to admit that
his pigeon was a drug carrier.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
ULSTER CABINET MEETS;
SILENT ON PROCEEDINGS

Belfast. August 4.--The Ulster Cab
met met this morning for a short ses-
sion. AZ the close Of which there was
no communication isued as 70 the sub
ject Of its deliberations.
It was authoritatiyeiy learned. how
ever. that no message from cannon de
Valera. the Irish Republican leader,
has as yet reached the Northern Cab
met
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
RUNNING AT NORMAL.
Bancroft Mills Back to Capacity
With 1,5OO Persons at
Work.

Normal times have returned TO the
Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. For sev-
cral days the same number OF opera
tivcs who. In what is generally called
good times" have been back at work.
While IL is indefinite. the future with
this concern seems due for a continue
tion of prosperity.
There are 1900 persons at work
now, which Is about the capacity of
the plant. Ii Ia the first large con-
Germ to return To full normal capa-
city since the war, as far as known.
although the war did not affect this
plant MS much as some others.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
EVERY AMERICAN DRANK
5sf CUPS or COFFEE IN 1920
BY Associated Prcsn. .

BY Associated Press.
New York. Aug. 3.--Coffee
drinking has increased n per
cent. or 100 cups a year for each
person in the United States.
since the advent OF prohibition,
according 10 figures made pub
lie today by the National Coffee
Roasters Association.
Americas coffee consumption
for the year ending June 80
was 1881 sol .59s pounds. or
enough to make 4s4 cups each
for every man. woman and child
in the United States.
Total world production for the
year ending June 30 was approx
mately 2.50o.o00,oo0 pounds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
Fascist and socialists at Peane.

By Associated Press to Every evening.
Rome. Aug. A The treaty Of peace
between the Fascist and Socialists
which was signed here Monday, stipu-
Iates that both sides assume re-
sponsibility for keeping the peace, ac-
cording to the text OF the agreement
made public today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
ALL AMERICANS FREED.
Former Russian Prisoners Reported
On WAY Home.

Ry Associated Press to Every Evening.
London, Aug, 4-The London head
quarters of the American Relief Adj
ministration today announced receipt
OF information that all American pris-
oners in Russia have been released and
are now leaving that country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
CAR MEMS WAGE SCALE.
Readiustment Plan Proposed by En-
ployes Accepted by Traction Company.

The officials Of the Wilmington &
Philadelphia Traction Company met a
committee representing their en-
ployes last night and accepted the
proposed wage adjustment which was
described in yesterdays newspapers
This means that the new rate of
wages, based on the volume Of busi-
ness. VIII become effective on August
Il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
Federal Job For satterthwaite.

Through Senator l.. Heisler Ball
chairman OF the Senate cornnaitte,
on the District Of Columbia, Leslie Al
Satterthwaite of stanton has beer
appointed 10 a position in the offics
~ the engineer commissioner OF Tho
District OF Columbia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-04
Amusements ToaIght.

Queer Puppets Of Fate,
Aldine-' suos
Arcadia ~ White and Unmarried,
Rialto-''Fhe Girl With the JAR Heart
Parkway Peck Bad Boy
SaVoy-'rhe Rider of the King Log"
Strand-.'frhe Hous That Jazz Built"