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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
CHANCELLOR CURTIS
FAILS TO HOLD COURT
Will Move From County Build
ing at Once and Return to
Practice of Law.

Cyhan ,ellor Charles NJ Curtis. in
view or the action Of the State Senate
in Dover Yesterday IA confirming the
..ppointnent Of United States Senator
Josiah O. Wolcott. 10 be chancellor.
did not sit in the Court Of Chancery
today. He had. few days ago, on mo-
ton Of J. Rankin Davis. counsel for
Hance w. Nebeker and Elizabeth
First, Eho own land adjoining tne
Newport pike. ordered that a rule OF
the Court of Chancery be issued TO II.
Y. Berg. Reuben Ruth Benjamin Flu
harty. Hugh NJ. Garrett and Percy
GRAY. commissioners Of Newport. ard
James II. Mitchell and Jesse =. Jones.
trading as Mitchell & Jones, requiring
them to appear before the court this
morning at 10 o'clock, standard time,
10 show cause why pr 2iininary'
Injunction should not be granted re-
straining the defendants. their agents.
servants and employees from rTespass-
ing upon the land CT the complainants
and from tearing down fences and de-
stroying shrubbery. i.rass ard crops
erected and growing upon said land,
as prayed for in a bill Of complaint
land to widen the Newport ike, but
by agreement of counsel it was con
tinued for one week. Chancellor
Curtis decided not TO convene the
court today. Other cases pending
have been settled by agreement of
counsel anc this one viii be heard be-
fore the new chancellor.
Cha ncellor Curtis had 70 statement
10 make tins morning when seen in
his Offices in the PuLIic Building, re-
garding the dsveloDnlents in the chan
cellorship. He did express his ap-
probation of all the kind things that
nave been said and done in his behalf
but beyond this ne did not care TO
talk. lie admitted ha has no definite
plans as yet, regarding his future
course Of action other than his de-
cision 10 return to the practice Of law
He has not even determined wlesre
he will locate his law offices. He in
tends to remove from the chancellor !
Office in the County Building all his
personal effects, law library AMI
such other things as belong TO him
and will do this probably as soon as
he can find quarters TO occupy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
CITY COUNCIL AND
BOARD OF HEALTH IN
CREMATORY TANGLE
Members Resent Hanby's As
sertion They Have No Au-
thority in Premises.
DISCUSS QUESTION TONIGHT

A. II. Able, superintendent in charge
of the construction OF the city's new
crematory, who has been acting as
the representative of the Nye Odor-
less Crematory Company, of Macon.
Ga. the builders. last night sent to
City Council the company's bin for
S45. 600. the contract price for the new
plant, and In his letter he advised the
members the incinerator has been
completed and he asked that payment
be made. No mention was made of
the Board of Health in the commune
cation. despite the fact that that de-
partment has. by provision Of the
law, Jurisdiction over the crematory.
Council deferred action on payment
of the bin until the crematory has
been given a thorough test to make
sure ii meets with all the provisions
of the contract and that il will come
up 10 the city's requirements. There
is also some credit due the city for
bricks furnished the contractor and
this viii have 10 be settled before
final payment is made. The mem
bers last night decided to take the
matter up for consideration at their
regular weekly meeting tonight.
Continued on page ?.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
FIGHT AGAINST BOUT
SEEMS TO Be LOSING.
Three Jersey Justices Refuse to
Grant Injunction Against
Championship Battle
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


Jersey City. y. J.. June 30.-Con-
spiracy to violate the New Jersey box
ing law was the charge brought
against Tex Rickard and his assoei-
ates as well as Jack Dempsey and
Georges Carpenter at a hearing be-
fore the Hudson county grand jury
yesterday.
The charges were brought by the In
ternationaI Reform Bureau, members
OF which maintain that the bout be-
tween Dempsey and Carpenter next
Saturday is a prize fight, while under
the New Jersey law only boxing ex-
hlbitions may be held. Prosecutor
Pierre Garven said he would ask the
grand jury to return indictments.
should the indictments be granted the
men concerned would be placed under
arrest and the court will either Quash
the indictments or bring them to
Il al should the bout be staged during
~ intervening time all would be guilty
o. contempt OF court
The International Reform Bureau.
in them attempt TO prevent the bout.
took their case to the grand jury
after they failed to obtain injunctions
against Rickard, Three judges re-
fused to grant the injunctions for as
many reasons
Prosecutor Garven, in announcing
that he would present the case 10 the
grand Jury. said he did not believe
there had been any intention to vio-
late the law, but it was his duty 70
take the case before the jurymen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
POLISH CITIZENS
PRESENT GIFT TO
COL. G. N. CRAWF ORD
Guest of Honor at a Reception
and Banquet in the Hotel
du Pont.
HIS WORK is APPRECIATED

Colonel George NJ Crawford. avia-
tion hero of two wars, was presented
with a gold ring bearing the Polish
White Eagle and set with large white
diamond at the DeIamore Park recep-
tion last night as a testimonial TO his
efforts in behalf of Poland Following
the park reception the flying ace at
tended an elaborate banquet In his
honor in the Hotel du Pont, at which
former Secretary of State Everett c.
Johnson was the principal speaker.
Mayor William q. Taylor. William
S. IIilles and DIR. b. II. Tadeuscek of
Trenton, \. J.. in stirring addresses
extolled the heroic deeds OF the daring
aviator on French and Polish soil. "A
feature of the occasion was the
musical program by the Polish Ameri-
can Band
Wilmington is proud Of this son
who typified the true American spirit
ia taking his life in his hands and sur
rendering It 10 a nation struggling
against the oppression of a monster
foe declared Mayor Taylor BY his
act he proved his allegiance TO the
principle of the brotherhood of man
and s.at is what America and the
Stars and Stripes stand Tor and rep
resent. In honoring him we muse not
forget to pay high tribute to his noble
parents who passed through pangs OF
anguish and worry while he fought
for liberty.
Continued on page 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
THREE OF THE JUDGES
SWORN IN At DOVER
Senator Woicott, Named for
Chancellor. Expected in
Dover Tonight.
Special Dispatch to Every Evening

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening
Dover, June 3o-Chief Justice
James PennewilI. Associate Justice y.
Watson Harrington. and Charles 5.
Richards We're sworn in this after
noon.
The brief ceremony began at 12.44.
standard time. and consumed only
eight minutes. Associate Judge Her
bert /. Rice of Wilmington admins
tered the oath in the Kent county
court room. Judge Rice entered, ac-
companied BY the appointees, Chief
Justice Pennewill seating himself on
the left and Associate Justice Har-
ringJon and Richards on the right.
Each solemnly swore 10 sustain
the constitution Of the United States
and Of the State Of Delaware, and to
execute the duties uf his Office ac-
cording y The best of his ability, 50
help ME God" The ceremony closed
with the signing of the commission
and with the oaths Of the appointees.
United states Senator ]. o. VOL
colt, whose nomination Tor chanceI-
lor was confirmed by the Senate yes
terday. is expected in Dover tonight
or tomorrow, when he will probab bly,
announce his plans. II he decides TO
accept the chaucelIorship ne will prob
ably resign as Senator al once. The
appointment Of his successor will de-
vOlve upon Governor Denney. The
appointment, Il IS believed viii be
rendered Coleman du Pont. II is
believed here that Wolcott will ac-
cept the chancelIorship.
Among the spectators were: Gov
ernor ". d. Denney, Judge Harring-
tons wife and daughter. former Unit
ed States Senator Richard r. KenDey
Deputy Attorney General Earle G..
Wiley. John {. Hutton. Thomas c.
FraiTn. Arley 3. Magee, members OF
the Kent County bar: Daneli NJ.
Fidgely. notary and clerk Of the
Supreme Court. State Librarian
Edward p. Louderberg. Harry
Z. Grieyes Of the Kent County
Board Of Assessors and A. j. Kings
bury. Judge Harrington was sworn
IN on the anniversary OF his 47th
birthday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
WILLIAM G. MAHAFFY
RESIGNS AS CLERK
OF FEDERAL COURT
He is Succeeded by His Brother,
n. c. Mahaffy, Jr., APP
pointed Today.
BOTH LONG IN THE SERVICE

At a special sitting Of the r. s, Dis
trict Court this morning. which brought
out an audience comprising nearly all
of the leaders Of the local bar Of the
city and state, Judge Hugh NJ Morris
formally admitted to practise In the
United States Courts William G. Ma
haTy, who was presented by II. II
Ward. Senior.
Following this function. Mr. Ma
haffy presented his resignation Of the
office of clerk of the United States
District Court, which he has held for
is years. and Judge Morris announced
the appointment to the position OF
Henry G. Mahaffy. Jr.. who has been
deputy clerk during his brothers in
cumbency.
The new appointee later gave out
the appointment as his deputy of Miss
Catherine II. Walsh. who has been for
FIVE years a clerical assistant in the
office.
Clerk Mabaffy's Resignation.
In presenting his resignation Mr.
Mahaffy spoke as follows:
May it please the Court / ask
Continued on page 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
SAYS NEW TARIFF
WILL RANGE FROM
Is TO 70 PER CENT
Fordney Announces He VIII
Clear Up Obscure Portions
Of Bill in Early Statement.
G. O. p. TO CAUCUS TONIGHT

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
washington. June 30.--The average
rate Of duty in the Administrations
permanent tariff bill. introduced yes
terday in the House will range be-
tween 1s and 20 per cent. according
10 unofficial estimates, as compared
with 1885 in the Payne Aldrich bill.
Chairman Fordney OF the Ways and
Means Committee, declared today.
The Underwood average rate he add
ed, was six per cent and the Dingley
average 2s.5 per cent.
But when we are able to work out
accurately the correct figure IL VIII
be found that the new bin viii run
slightly below the Payne-Aldrich
MEASURE, Mr.. Fordney said. "On
manufactured wool our rate is less
than schedule K"
The chairman said he was prepsr-
ing a statement in advance Of his
formal report which would clear UP
many doubtful points in the bill.
Under a change Of plans today the
measure will not be considered by the
/ fun COMMITTEES until Wednesday, after
I T-J1se members have returned from
f the holiday over the Fourth Of July
I 1t will be reported that day. Demo-
/ cratic members Of the committee al
( ready are to work on a minority re-
port in the hope Of submitting IL along
with the majority views.
The bin as ii stands will be taken
tup by a Republican caucus tonight
| in aan effort TO reconcile all differ
ences so that the party may present
a solid front when Il IL considered
in the House next week.
Mr.. Fordney indicated that a rz1is
would be obtained which would pre-
vent amendments on the foor ex-
cept those offered by the committee
Several loose joints. he said, would
4 be Strengthened out and the expecta-
ton is that the committee Itself VII
offer a number Of amendments.
I No radical changes. however, ars
contemplated. it was explained. unless
/ ordered by vote Of the Republican
/ caucus.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
ENGLAND TO QUADRUpLE
HER FORCES IN IRELAND
Newspaper Comment is Not
Cheerful Over initial Move
for Peace.
By Associated Press 70 Every Evanlax.

London. June &c. Forces of the
Royal Irish C0nstabulary are lrn-
mediately 20 be qualrgpicd. says he
Daily Sketch. This would mean in-
creasing the number Of men IN MS
service from $4,000 to $4,000.
Newspapers OK this city today took
diverse views regardlng the probabia
effect OF the refusal of Sir James
Craig. the Ulster premier to meet
Eam0nn De Valera. the Irish repubii-
can leader, and AIr. de Vaiera's letter
20 Sir James declaring That the sim
Fein could not accept the Invitation
o. Prime Minister Lloyd George % a
.conference relative 90 Ireland
Some editorial comment-was Inclined
to be very gloomy, Interpreting ds
Nalera's assertion that the prime
minister's proposal was not acceptable
n its present form as an Indication
that such a meeting WAS unlikely 10
occur. On the other hand "a mora
hopeful view was not iack'ng, AZ
though the uncertainty OF the OUT
look was admitted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
GREAT INTEREST IN
MAKEUP OF THE NEW
FINANCE COMMIT TEE
Seems to be Question Whether
Abrahams Will Accept a
Minor Place.
PLUM DISTRIBUTION NEAR

Much interest is being shown. es-
pecially among Republican politicians,
in the personnel of the committees OF
the incoming city Council. which are
expected to be announced by Presf-
dent Howard NJ. Ward at the organ
isation meeting tomorrow night III
is a foreEone concluscion that j. II
McManus of the Eighth ward is TO be
chairman of the finance committee
though il was understood during the
city campaign that il Alexander X
Abrahans. the member from the Fifth
ward. was reelected and there was no
reason 10 believe that he would not
would be given this chairman
shin. which is the real committee prize,
Ii It said that Ahrahams has been
given a place on the finance commit
tee. but there seems to be some doubt
though he wont say anything him.
self--as to whether he will accept a
minor place.
Following the election ii was limited
that some Of the party leaders had
taken hand in a movement u
strengthen the forces on the east side
Of town. The Fifth and Seventh
wards on the west side. are such Re
leaders believe that a withdrawal OF
a bit of the pap" from that part of
town and distributing it on the east
side, might do good from party
standpoint. Therefore, it does not
look as if Abrahams would be per-
mitted 10 figure largely when Coun-
Gil comes TO handing out Tlums.
President Ward is a resident of the
east side, living in the Eighth ward
and there is much speculation as &c
what disposition is 10 be made of the
Jobs when Council takes up this phase
of it's business the latter part of July
whether the Eighth wardhaying two
Councilmen. the president and Nc
Manus-will get two grabs out Of the
bag If it does some of the other Re
publican Councilmen will not be as
fortunate as they hope TO De. Appli-
cants for the places to be filled are
legion, and a whole lot of persons art
going to be disappointed. This viii
make q lot of the average Republican
Councilmen anything but pleasant foi
the next few weeks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
WARS NOT YET OVER.
SAYS BRITISH ENVOY
IN NCOL.LEGE ADDRESS
Age OF Universal Peace Has
Not Dawned, Sir Auckland
Ceddes Declares.
He IS OPTIMISTIC THOUGH

~ Associated Press 10 Every Erfa'nt
Ann hrhof. Mich. June 3d. Ertn
the most promic thinker of frlilF
dreams ~ an agc lu which war shln
be no more. Sir Auckland gedfts
British Ambassador. mid today ln ~
address 10 the graduating ~ tho rni.
versity of Michigan "ugt only ihe
most optimistic" b. addod. nfreaH
that that age IL AZ fa dawn
The optimistis are probably wrong
IN the detail ~ TIME. " the speaker r4lf
hut they are indublfatlv rghf fhe
age viii come when war viii be 20
more: when peace VIII reign aii around
this spinning globe f0r ne choice which
lies before humanity ls between n
peace % reason ard d peace ~ daath
On the young recruits ~ the army
of university man and women" sueh
as those be addressed alr aufflnHf
said. rests the rreaf responsibility -
aiding the IeHs sducafed % rrnan the
great conception ~ pcnre aa fhe
spiritual thinw which % ia Tho Tint
versity trained mind 81 declared
was too international beraure if
combined the thought ~ great NOR ~
All countries
We have just passed through Cn~
of the dark chapters ~ the history ~
the world" he continued. sbuf in those
hours and years ~ darkness a lrhf
was lighted that Z believe win never
20 out n rnay flicker and naIe. nut
Il IL inextin guishabie Now nnd ~.
everrnore the ideal ~ Justice snd la~
among and between mo people 81 ths
earth Is IN the hearts - d n ana m
its own good time and 81 0wr unfore-
seen way. Il win come to fruifion."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
RICHARDS BARELY
PULLED THROUGH
FOR ASSOCIATE
Vote on His Name Was 9 to O.,
But Chief Justice Pennewill
Was Unopposed.
BOTH THE OTHERS FAVORED
stan Correspondence Of Every Evening

stan Correspondence OF Every sfeNehllS.
state House. Dover. June 30.
All 81 Governor Denneys judicial
appointments were confirmed by the
senate yesterday afternoon.
The first nomination 70 be acted
upon. that Of United States Senator
Josiah o. wolcott Tor Chancellor,
was confirmed by vote Of lO 70 :.
as had been predicted.
Following was the vote to confirm
the wolcott appointment
Yea--Bennett. Handy. Lutz. Pretty
man and Richards. Republicans. and
Hopkins. Insley. I.atta. Mclntire and
Price. pemocrats-io.
Nay--Arec. Highheld. Palmer Rob
ertson, Short and Walker. RepublI-
cans. and Murphy. Democrat.
chief Justice Pennewill. whose re-
appointment has met with statewide
approval. was the only one of the
nominees who received a unanimous
vote. W. Watson Harrlsgton. Demo
crat. named for associate justice.
resident in Kent county. was con-
urmed hy a Vote Of IL 10 3, and
Charles Sadler Richards. Republican.
associate Justice Tor Sussex county
barely pulled through. the vote for
his confirmation being 2 20 6. Nine
votes were necessary to confirmation.
The chief justice j. a Republican.
Harrington's nomination was on
posed hy Senators Highheld. Robert
son and Walker. all Republicans. In
the ease of Richards. Senators High
field Palmer, Robertson, Short and
Walker. Republicans. and Murphy
Democrat, voted against his confirm
alton. while Hopkins and Price, Demo
Gratis, declined to vote.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
COHEN AND JENNESS
HEAVILY FINED ON
GAMBLING CHARGES
Penalty on Former 81 800 and
on the Latter $500,
or Prison.
PLACE RAIDED BY POLICE

fine of 1880, or one years inn
prisonment was imposed In City
court today on David A. Cohen. and
$500 fiue. or three months on William
.Jenpess, proprietors Of cigar store
and poolfOom at 1es West Seventh
street. charged with operating u
gambling place for placing bets on
horse races. These sentences were
Imposed by Deputy Judge John Lynn.
when Cohen pleaded guilty, Acting
city Solicitor William $. Prickett. Jr..
asked for. nolie prosequi N the
case OF .1ennesH. Judge Lynn oc-
easioned some surpr,fe when he re-
.used the request and asked to hear
the testimony as il IL the usual Gus
tom for the judge TO follow the ad-
wise Of the prosecutor in the matter
of dropping charges by this method
Jenness appealed his case and was
released on 81 500 bail.
Captain Of Detectives Robert J Ben
son was first called 10 the stand at the
request OF Judge Lynn. He stated
that complaints had been received for
long time, in fact before he had
been placed in charge OF the De-
t tective Bureau. Information had
been received from numerous citizens
of crap games and poker. but he had
never gotten any direct eyideIt him
/ self. The only direct knowledge the
i Detective Bureau had of Jenness
knowing about the gambling opera
/ tions, was the fact that he was 4
partner OF CoheE.
/ Harry Brown. clerk in the cigar
/ store and poolroom, stated that dur
i ing his services there in the last slx
weeks or two months he had follow
cd the instructions Of Cohen only.
He said he took bets on horse races
in room in the rear Of the cigar
i store
1 Letters have been received by the
police from women who were afraid
t. mike their identity known. to the
i effec- that their husbands were loaf
! ing about tho place and lost al their
/ money, $ Iperintendent q Police
George Black testified. The place has
i had a bad reputation for years. nc
/ said. and often reports have come to
i the police Hnat gambling of different
i sorts was being carried on there
Police officers in Uniform AMI plain
clothes had been instructed 10 watch
the piace, but a careful system oi
guards had always foiied the efforts
Eot the police. Pickets we're station
ed outside the building. Blark said
aid whenever an officer came in sight
/ the picket vanished within the build
ing and pressed a blizzer. which
warned the men in the back room
where the gambling is alleged 70
have taken place
Wants TO Stop An Gambling.
The place is worse since Cohen has
been there" Black testified. Il want
to ask the assistance of the court "a
break up all the gambling of this
kind, he said. closing his testimony
/ Detectives Virden and Mcdaniel ar.
rested the men on warrants sworn out
by Captain Benson last night. Brown
was taking bets in the rear room when
they came in, Virden said. Jenness
Continued on page 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
TURKS Join REDS To
SACK CONSTANT|NOpLE
Allied Troops Discover Plot 70
Destroy Buildings and Cap
ture Munitions.
81 Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Constantinopic. June 31.--TurAs ana
Bolsnerikl are reported ~ rontem-
plate a vast uprising n his rltf.
which would be accomplished 81 ~
destruction az public buiidings
Ear.y YESTERDAY morning. aiAesi
troops. acting under orders from Cen.
eral Harrington. cummanner ~
British forces IN C1nstantincpis.
marched through tha principal streets
of the city and raided hotels On .aarCh
Of Bolsheyiki.
British soldiers with fixed hayoncta
entered a building occupied ~ a hal-
shevik organization and seixcd large
quantities of arms.
Several men. alleged 20 ~ ne
principal ring leaders Id the rcr.r,e.
uprising, were arrested.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
FIGHTERS WILL USE EIGHT
AND NOT SIX.0UNCE GLOVES

New York, Junes 80. -Eight-ounce
gloves viii be the weapons used by
Dempsey and Carpenter in their
match for the championship Saturday.
This was announced today by Tex
Rickard, promoter. who said the eight
ounce mitts We're more favorable to
the New Jersey Boxing Commission
than those OF the six-ounce variety.
Managers OF both fighters inspected
the gloves and pronounced them satis-
factory.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
4. 5. R0TARIANs IN PARIS.
Every State In Union VIII be Rep.
resented In French Capital Saturday.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris, June 30.-Two hundred
American delegates to the congress of
the Internationa: Association of Ro-
tary Clubs, which met in Edinburgh,
Scotland. two weeks ago have arrived
here, and il is expected that more
than 600. representing every state in
the union, will be here by Saturday.
The Americans will be accompanied
by about 200 English Rotarians and
an elaborate program of entertainment
has been planned for the visitors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-30
ENGLAND WILL RENEW
TREATY WITH JAPAN
Pact, However. May First be
Modified i'm the interests of
United States.
By Associated Press to Every r;vening

BY Associated Press 10 Every EsNenfns
London, June so.-The Pail Mall
Gazette and Globe says the. British
cabinet today decided upon renewal OF
the Ango-Japanese treaty. but that
discussion is proceeding on certain
notifications that have been sug-
gested.
These have special relation to the
American attitude toward the treaty
and the position OF India. the news
paper adds
London. June 30.-While the argu-
ments of the premiers of the British
dominions at the Imperial conference
here on the question of the Anglo
Japanese treaty have not been COM
nleted and the British cabinet mem
bers have so far not taken any part
at all in the discussion there is hard
ly one chance in hundred. it seems
today, of the treaty being renewed
In its present form.
If it is renewed at all. which is by
no means absolutely certain, the mill
tary clause-that which conpels
Great Britain TO make war upon any
country that joins any comhatant
against Japan the United States OF
course excepted--will be stricken out.