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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
MAY URGE BUILDING OF
ANOTHER |NC|NERATOR
Councils Health Committee Be.
lieved to Favor Increased
Facilities.

The several city officials who went "a
New York on Monday to inspect the
system of garbage collection and dispos-
al there returned last night. In the par
ty were all the members of the Board
of Health and Councilmen Faulkner
chairman OF the public health commit
tee, Murray and Johnson. They saw
the moderator I'm use In jamaica, N.
y, and closely studied the process
there.
The plant Is DeCarie incinerator
and has been in use only since last
June. IL has a capacity OF 100 tons
and is operated eight hours a day.
Waste from the city streets Is burned
instead of commercial fuel. Garbage
collected in several OF the small towns
In the immediate vicinity is burned
In the plant.
Mr.. Faulkner stated this morning
that his committee viii not be pre-
pared to make any report tonight on
the recommendations made by ]. II.
Gregory, the expert. who recently
made survey here and whose re-
port on his findings was referred TO
the health committee of the council.
Mr.. Faulkner stated his committee Is
giving the report much study and he
hopes to have his recommendations
ready for Council probably next week.
Councilman Faulkner was not pre-
pared 10 state what his committee
would recommend. but ne is of the
opinion that the building OF an addi-
tional incinerator in all probability
Will be urged. Whether there viii he
any suggestions that an ordinance be
passed requiring the wrapping OF gar
bage he could not say.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
IDLE CONFERENCE
MAY END TOMORROW
WITH WORK ALL DONE
Continued from page i

Resolutions adopted by the confer
ence suggesting steps for the econo-
mic betterment OF the country were
transmitted 10 President Harding
later today by Secretary Hoover,
chairman of the conference.
The conferences conclusions after
n survey Of the nations business and
employment problems were expected
TO form a guide for the administra-
tons future policy. Since several OF
the conferences resolutions suggest
Congressional action. IL was thought
these might be called 10 the attention
OF Congress by the President.
Recommendation that Secretary
Hoover select a representative COM
mittee from the various elements in
terested In construction, such as A.
nanciers, labor leaders, engineers.
architects, contractors, and material
manufacturers TO coordinate com.
munity action for Improvement I'm the
building industry was made in the re-
port of the committee on construction
Industries TO be presented to the con-
ference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
700 APPLY FOR WORK At
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
Ninety-nine Per Cent of Those
Idle Are Reported to be
Natives.

Since the Inauguration of the Della
ware Employment Bureau In this city
several days ago. Approximately 700
applicants have registered for worl,
according to Miss Katherine smith
organizer and personal supervisor OF
the bureau, which is In the old city
Hall, on Market street below sixth
Yesterday a total OF 1876 persona made
application, and of the entire number
registered up to date. 90 per cent are
natives.
Blanche J. Swayne. until recently
afiiliated with the Consumers League
In this city, has Joined the staff of
workers cooperating with the United
States Employment Bureau. Today
Miss swayne was busily engaged In
receiving applications During the
operation 1 the local office she will
personally assist girls and Young
women In an effort to secure work
Miss Smith calls attention TO the
fact that the bureau Is as much for
women as for men. She expressed a
Gesire of registering business women
as well as those trained for manual
labor
Employers throughout the city. who
may have occasion for wanting helm.
are urged to cooperate with the local
offices. This morning several applica-
lions were filed by young women of
nigh calibre. especially qualifed for
clerical work. expert bookkeeper.
stenography, secret aid work and do
'mestlc work.
AT noon today Miss swayne. in a
communication from Newark. was
asked to furnish a young woman com
panion for a person who is IN. Tho
position Will likely be filled this after
noon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
MUCH DRUNKENNESS.
Twenty Of IS Arrests Last Week We're
on This Charge.

Twenty of the eighty-eight arrests
OF the past week were for drunkenness
according to reports submitted to the
Directors OF the Department OF Pub
Tic SAFETY yesterday afternoon. In ad-
dition one man was arrested for driv-
Ing an automobile while intoxicated
and nine for assault and battery.
Having taken a course in the police
training school William f. Long. IIOs
West street, was appointed for a pro-
bationary period of six months. An an
plication which was received from
Ivan I. killman who resigned several
months ago on account of i'll health.
was accepted and filed. Freeman c.
Messick. 617 East Twenty-second
street also put in an application.
Bird Ford & Co. were awarded a con-
tract for the insurance of all motor
equipment OF the police department.
superintendent Black was ordered
10 investigate the claims in a letter
from the Licensed Taxicab Association
regarding the non-use OF license on
trucks which were said to be carry
ing persons to baseball games and 9th
er places for hire.
On account Of the absence OF Presi
dent S. K. Smith. no final action was
taken in the case OF Bernard Skepske
who has been on sick leave for more
than year. As Skepske has not been
In the department long enough TO be
eligible for . pension. arrangements
will probably be made to have him
cared for by the government as his
Illness. was contracted during service
overseas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
|KABER'S STEPDAUCHTER
ACQUITTED OF MURDER
Women on Jury Insisted Ac-
cused Woman Was Not a
Party to the Plot.
BY Assoclated Press to Every Evening

Cleveland, Oct 12s--Marinn Nc
ArdIe, 20-year-old daughter Of Mrs.
Eva Catherine Kaber. was found not
guilty OF completely an the murder
plot Of Daniel Kaber. her stepfather.
by jury today.
Miss McArdie was permitted 10 leave
the courtroom free girl. Immediately
after the jury reported. The Jury Of
nine men and three women had the
case under deliberation since late yes
terday afternoon.
The jury reported an agreement
shortly before noon, after being out
lg hours. When II failed 10 agree on
a verdict late last night. the members
were locked up In hotel and resumed
deliberation OF the case at $50 O'Clock
this morning.
Eight ballots were taken, three wo-
men members Of the jury standing
solldly for acquittai throughout.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago. Oct. 12.-Cattle, receipts
1000; desirable corn fed steers and
yearliRgs. unevenly higher. averaging
around rs ups grassers opening slow
but held higher; prime yearIings fed
with show cattle, 1900; bulk beef
steers. 6.25@10.OO: she stock. strong
to higher; bulls. calves. stockers and
feeders, strong; best vealers. 1O.5O0
HOO "
Hogs. receipts 1900: fairly active.
mostly Is to 25 lower than Yesterdays
average; better grades showing most
ly declines; top. early. $50: practical
TOP, $40; bulk lights and light butch
ers' S.SS@S.6O; bulk packing sows. 100
Q7.S6; pigs. IS to 25 lower: bulk. de-
sirable kinds. around 500; average
price yesterday, SIT
Sheep, receipts $1,000; opening gen
orally steady native lambs, to pack
ers, early S.7549.OO; to shippers. s.25
western lambs, early, 9.25; Montana
yearlings, SIS; wethers, 500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
DIRECTORY INFoRmATIoy.
Chamber of Commerce Collection az
Service of Public.

With the addition Of 40 new copies
Of directories from as many different
cities, the directories now on hand al
the Offices Of the Chamber of Com
merce, No. $40. Nowhere in Della
ware, It is believed. is there library
Of directories of the leading cities Of
the United States as complete as az
the local Chamber Of Commerce.
This service is open TO the public
and any one in search of information
such as city directories give. should
avail themselves Of this opportunity.
The list Of city directories of VIII
nlington is remarkable one, dating
back TO 1878.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
DU PONT COUNTRY CLUH.
Amman Meeting Last Night nj which
Plans Were Discussed.

At the annual meeting ~ +ba a.,
Pont Country Club in the club roon,
IN the Hotel du Pont last night. eix
new members> were elected to the
board of governors. The new members
are; William B. Foster. r. w. Harris
Jr, G, p. Millard. r. +. Chapman. Wal.
ter Simpson and A. r. Koffenbargor
Mr.. koffenberger was elected IN ar
the office recently vacsted by a x
Stout. -
me board recommended that nine
holes DO added to the golf conrsa ~
lhe club after hearing a report from
l. w. Harris, chairman of the grounds
committee. which showed that the
present course Is not largo enougb to
accommodate the large number 10
nlonlpers interested in the game. His
report showed that practically all OF
ehe CUBS activities had increased in
popularity during the past wear
About 605 members participated IN
sports during that time. There are
%fo active golf players in the cIuh
amendments providing for thu use
Oh the club grounds for the chtldren
OF active members between the sgas
OF ~ and lS years Of age. and chang.
ing tho dates on which dues are nav
able, were approved.
IL. r. Mahony, president of the
BOARD. made brief address in which
ne emphasized the value of the snorfs
provided by the club for du Pom err
ployes, and pointed to the rapiaifv
win which the organization has
grown during the past year.
announcement was made that en-
pioyes who have been discharged
through lack of work are entitled n
an additional years membership,
ofhcers will be elected for the cl,b
at meeting of the board within the
next two years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Hose Co.. Workmen Hurt.

When a lead cylinder, near which
they Were working, exploded. scatter
ing pieces about the shop, three men.
employed at the plant Of the Electric
Hose and Rubber Co, were slightly
Injured yesterday afternoon. The in
iured are Charles Lilly. aged 65. 1O1
East Thirty-tifth street, cat about the
face ard head; Isaac IIabu- ~. 1921
Claymont street, cut about the arms.
face and head, and Draper Bell 5s
307 Porter street. cut about the head
The men were taken to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, where their wounds
were treated and then permitted to re-
turn TO their homes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
WEST CHESTER HUNTER
KILLS WIFE WITH CrN

West Chester, Oct l2.-whn. c,.,.-
ing rifle which he did nof kr,,, g..
loaded. Harry J.. Walter. own., IN
the Chester County garage .hof a..
Killed his wife. Elsie q. Walter tbirt,' .
six, last night ia their homo vV,i,,,.
and Ashbridge streets.
The shooting occurred I'm tbs n.,l.,r
as Walter was preparing for "a -nr..
ming trip ia the Poconos. walter s.s
intended TO take his wife ana T, ,........
OF West Chester business men.
Walter was sitting on rhat, ,-f
hao another chair in front of hlfn III
which he had placed two sbotru,-
and small Calibre rine ohirb N.
had already cleaned. fre was r,s,.-
ing another rifle. OF lareer e.lihrs
wnen the accident occurred at bio
o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
GREENHAwK WELCOMED.
Scout Chief, Back From Europe. Giyer
a Recepti0n

Scout Executive Frank A. Green
hawk was given reception in honor
of his recent return from Europe i'm
the Y. M. G. A. Hall last night by
the Wilmington Council of Boy Scouts.
Alfred ID. Warner made the address
of welcome. Addresses were also
made by Mayor Leroy Harvey. for
mer Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis,
superintendent of Schools David A.
Ward and Principal Coke OF the High
School.
Chief Greenhawk gave an interest
ing description OF the reconstruction
work in France, and the work among
the boy scouts. His address was i'll
lustrated by stereopticon slide. MIR.
Warner presented the chief with a
$40 gold piece.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Accused Of Selling Llnnor.

A squad of policemen under act
ing Sergeant Powell raided the store
of Nick Poletes. 400 Poplar street
last night. seized -four quarts of liquor
and arrested the proprietor. The no.
lice had received tips that the man
was selling liquor from a room IN the
rear of his store In Municipal Court
today Poletes stated that hefwas not
ready for hearing and the case was
continued until Saturday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
AWARDS ACCEPTED.
For Land Required For Lincoln High.
way Route.

AS no appeals have been fled to
the awards Of the commission appoint
ed, by Judge Rice for land along the
Linceln Highway. these have been
confirmed by the Levy Court and
ordered paid.
The amounts awarded are as fol-
lows: Mary w. Payson. s132.5O:
Emma w. Phipps, s264.sO: Emma
Wollaston, 6 cents; Ida Craig, G cents:
William Benson. s22; Maggie NJ
Whiteman. cents; Lydia H. VII
son. cents; George r. Leak. 81
422.ss; Matilda Leak. s4sl.
The matter Of placing proper signs
along the Lincoln Highway is being
taken up by the Levy Court, and the
County Engineers Office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
STOLE DIPLOMATS PAPERS
burglars Carried OF Henry Whites
Dispatch Case.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Lenox. Mass, Oct. 12.-Burglars who
entered the summer home here Of Henry
"hite, former ambassador to Italy
ana France and delegate to the Paris
peace conference, last Monday night
carried away dispatch case contain
ing private correspondence, apparent
ly under the impression that IL waa a.
jewel case. They also took some cloth
" and a small amount OF jewelry
belonging 20 Mr.. White, but obtained
none Of Mrs. Whites Jewels. Mr.
White said today.
reports that official government
documents were included among the
missing papers were said by Mr.
White to be without Foundation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
TEN YEARS FOR BUTLER.
Negro Accused of Killing Frank AbIes,
a Mexican.

Harry Butler, Negro. charged with
tse murder of Frank Ables. Mexican.
on July 0,tlS20. was this afternoon
sentenced to ten years Imprisonment.
and to pay fine Of $500 and costs.
Butler Changed his plea of not guilty
OF murder to guilty of manslaughter
The shooting took place over a
Negress named Mary Crisden.
In imposing sentence, Chief Justice
Pennewill said the fact that Butler had
served a sentence of FIVE years for
carrying concealed a deadly weapon
was bad phase OF the case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Derrlekson Accused hr WIZ

Arrested on a complaint of his wife
p eival Derrickson was ordered in
Municipal Court today to furnish a
$500 peace bond. Mrs. Derrickson. who
a seamstress, and is not living with
her husband, alleges that Derrickson
came to her home yesterday, tore
down her business sign and threaten
ed il she did not give him money 10
tear up the clothes she was sewing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
PLAYGROUND MEETING.
hrs' Coleman du PoDt 10 Addres.
gathering in High school.

Mrs. Coleman du Pont will be pres
ent at the Observation-Disclosures rally 10
ne held next Monday evening in ,bc
auditorium of the High School ard win
speak on Fairgrounds" Mavo,,
Harvey will also speak.
Mrs. du Pont has long been inter-
ested in having Fairgrounds where an
the children OF the city might play
sdfeiv and happily and she informed
1ne community Service dire, tors that
she welcomed the opportunity to ex-
press her appreciation and interest in
the development of the neighborhood
associations of Community Servics
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
SALEsMAN'S JEWELS GONE

by Associated Press to Every Evening.
st. Louis. Oct. 12.--sol Kaufman. a
travelling 1ewelry merchant Of Nov,
York. after being found bound and
gagged in his room at home. assert
ed according to police, that he. had
been robbed Of virtually his entire
stock OF jewelry valued at $50 600 Tba
1e"eiry was insured for $4,000. he
said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Entertain Western Cuas,s

Mr. and Mrs James b. Hamilton
OF Montchanin have as their guests
Mrs. Con Coronin and her two sons
Neil and Harold, who .motored here
from their home in East Liverpool
Ohio. Neil is a student at the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania, while Harold
is studing in St. Paul, MINI. They
win return the latter part of next
week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
PARCELS POST TAX LIFTED.
BY Associated Press 20 Everr rr.u.-..

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, Oct. 12-Without a
dissenting vote, the Senate TODAY
struck from the tax revision bill the
secuon imposing a tax Of one cent
LOT each % cents or fraction for the
transportation of parcel post packages
tne change to be effective next
January L. This completed adoption of
the compromise plan for repeating all
transportation taxes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
PLEASING EVENT.
Athletic Association Social at Harrison
Street Church.

Ihe Athletic Association of Harri-
son Street Church entertained the
members and friends at a social Ia ast
evening About fifty-fve persons
Were present. An interesting musical
program was presented by Charles
southwell, who sang "A SON og ~
Desert Am L, THE Mountain King. &"
ana i Love to Be a Sailor" Fred
smith who sang Avalon" and AN
by Myself" and Samuel Mckay. who
lmpersonated a minstrel and sang
why Did You Do It?" and 20
Mother!"
flames were played under the direc-
uon OF Fred Smith and cakes ana
punch were served.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12

moved down great numbers of mon by
artillery fre.
Services over Wood will be held
Monday afternoon at 2 O'clock, with
interment at Riverview cemetery. A
delegation from the American Legion
VIII attend the funeral providing an
escort and guard of honor, A band
VIII head the funeral procession.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
This Case nrnnn.a

AZ AZ 'he request OF assistant city
Solicitor Green. in Miuicipsi coort
.e'i'S' " none ptoseqGi was entered ln
S.se vt Niiil',m fpslkcy charged
WIN "isofdeiiy conduct FQshey and
'a"other man We're aileaed 90 have
e,'saseu ~ q hst nght nh pooiroom
az fenrth and French The other
man could not be apprchchdsA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
ENDORSE HOOvER's PLAN.

Phila.. Oct 12.-Endorsement of the
pian OF Secretary Hoover, of the De-
partment Of Commerce, for a revival
OF domestic and foreign business was
gwen today by the American Assoc
cation of Advertising Agencies in.an-
nual convention here. The organiza-
uon pledged it's moral support to the
great undertaking in which secreta -,
Hoover is engaged"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Accused Of BreaElugs ana pn,or,,,.

Charged with breaking and enter
ing the house Of Stella Taylor, at 7lS
Walnut street. Horace Thomas. Negro
was arrested by Patrolman Walsh last
night In Municipal Court today he
asked TO have his case continued un-
til tomorrow, which was granted
Ban was fixed at $1,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
TO Hold Bake Sale.

The Ladies Of. charity win hold a
bske sale on Saturday. October Is. in
the new Lincoln street market. Cakes
bread, rolls or cash will be thankfully
received by Mrs. George A. BeIlings-
ley, 1910 North du Pont street or Mary
Elizabeth Regan, 725 West Fourth
street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Woman Wins CeSarewitch Stakes.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Newmarket, England. Oct. 12.-The
Ceasarewitch Stakes Of 1000 pounds
with extras was won here TODAY bv
Mrs Burnley's Yutoi, Mrs. Fred
Hardy's Charlevine was second. ana
Lord Derby's Harrier third. Seven
teen horses ran.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
"FAST" DYE FOUND.
interesting Discovery Made by Ban.
croft & Co.. Chemist

Discovery Of really fast" dyeing
process for cotton fabrics is reported
to have been made in the chemical
department OF the Joseph Bancroft
q Sons Co, by John Aacadam.
Extreme tests have been successful
in demonstrating the permanence of
the result, which are considered to be
OF far reaching Importance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
N0N-SUPPORT CASES.
oeorge Brown Has a Job and He is
Permitted to Take IL.

AAoS n 1OU ana He IL
Permitted to Take il.
For the support Of his three chill
oren' George Brown was ordered to
p~y $40 a week. The children have
been with their grandmother. while
Brown, it is alleged. has not paid any-
thing for their support since JuIv.
Brown said he had a job and could
s. to work today. It's a close ques-
ton whether the court should send
you to jail or let you take the lob"
Judge Hastings remarked. Brown
was ordered to report to the court
on October rs.
"A non-support order on Charles B.
Carter was revoked at the request of
Mrs. Carter. Il only ask that he
doesn't always inquire of me how T
make my living. Whenever we meet
we always fight about this order"
Mrs. Carter said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Kopp 5. p. c. A. Agent.

BY a unanimous vote George Kopp
was elected agent for the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
yesterday. MIR. Kopp has been acting
IN this capacity since the resignation
OF Halleck Ray.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
CONFERRED WITH HARDING.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Washington. Oct. II. - Colonel
Thomas w. Miller. alien property Gus.
todian, held an important conferences
with President Harding, today. bear
ing on the disposition Of the alien
property held by the custodian.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Deny ReductIon Of Eorne.

a report that 80 glazers were laid
off yesterday at the plant of the
Amalgamated Leather Company at
Front and Adams streets. was denied
today by officials of the company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
NEGRO SHOOTING AFFRAy.
Ethel Gibbs Accused OF killing lama.
Booker.

E'hei Gibbs. Neg oss. charged with
''ne murder Of James Arthur Boot.
also coiored. on August 3. was nlsr,5
on trial I'm the Court or over anG
AerIliher today. The traeed, a..
CURED at sol Lafayette street. Boolser
was shot.
Deputy Attorney General southar.
anu SAID several witnesses had ..sn
me, me -Nesress standing In the doorway
,' m-e'' ISFoiNer IN her hand which sho
was swinging. Mr.. Soufh.rl,,.l ...'l.,
the state would ask r5r /, ver,,c, ~
guilty OF second degree murder
The defense was that Roore. ~
oeeh abusing the woman throueboo-
tne Gay OF the tragedy ana thnf IN.
Nesro Fas shot In a struggle bet,,.sr
nm and the girl for possess.or IN I
80 ea.iore pistol with which the Nosro
mad threatened to shoot her.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
EndereIln HenYlly Flned.

Frank Cinderella was fined $50 and
costs in Municipal Court today on a
charge of indecent exposure. The
case Of Ida Alsenter charged with as
sault and battery on her mother. was
continued until Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Automobile ON Fire.

( The Weccacoe Fire Co. today was
called out when an automobile caught
fire at Sixth avenue and Brown street
The blaze was eXtinguished without
much damage. The car was owned by
Jacob Gonbeak Of Richardson Park.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
CIaymont Woman netnlnea-

Mrs. Irene Jones of Claymont. be-
heved to be mentally deranged, is be-
ing held at the police station for a
week pending observation, prior 10 be-
ing placed in the county hospital AT
Farnhurst
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
To Entertain Frlenda

lrcnee du FONT viii give a private
dinner to dozen guests in the club
room of the Hotel du Pont, this eve
ming at o'eloclzs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-12
Pharmacy Board Meets

The State Board Of Pharmacy met
IN the Hotel du Pont this morning.
The meeting was followed by lunch
con.