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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
FAKE REVENUE STAMPS.
Five Men Arrested in Philadelphia
and 100000 Seized, With
Plates.

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Feb. 9.--Arrcst OF Ave
men in Philadelphia i'm a raid upon n
printing shop where alleged counter
felt internal revenue liquor stamps were
being produced was announced here to-
day by Chief Moran of tho Secret
Service.
The shop ralded was that of Henry
Gianelli. of sos North Third street.
about 100000 strip stamps. as well as
liquor labels and plates. were seized
Beside GianeIli, those arrested were
Carl Weiss and Harry Miman. alleged
to be distributors of the stamps. and
two printers employed at Gianelli's
shop. Chief Moran said Weiss had
10000 stamps ready for distribution.
Recent raids by Secret Service
agents. Chief Moran asserted. have dis
closed liquor bearing internal revenue
stamps and brand labels SO cIeverly
counterfcited that the bottles could not
be told from those regularly withdrawn
from bond except upon tho closest ex-
animation. An analysis of the liquor
contained I'm some of these bottles. Mr.
Moran declared. showed that the CON
tents were adulterated sufficiently to
kill. Evidence TO be brought out I'm ono
big case in Detroit, he added. would
show death caused by such liquor. sup
posedly withdrawn from n government
bonded Warehouse
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
MAJOR STICKNEY HERE.
Transferred From EdgewoOd Arsenal to
Wilmington rs Assistant.

Colonel +. y. Johnson. United States
Army engineef, with offices in the old
Federal Building. Sixth and King
streets. this morning announced that
tho War Department has relieved Ma
Jor Henry ii. Stcltncy. Jr.. from duty
at Edgewood Arsenal. Maryland, and
directed him TO report 20 the Whining
ton office Of engineers as assistant.
Major Stickney will aid I'm arranging
data on European harbors which will
be completed at an early date 10 be
submitted to the War Department at
Washington. Both Colonel Johnson and
Mayor SticEncy served during the
World War with tn Twenty-Third En-
Kincers. During tho height of the war
Colonel Johnson was made chief OF
chemical warfare and Major Stickncy
subsequently, became executive officer
OF the Twenty third Engineers.
Major SuclSney was awarded the
Croix DC Guerre and Legion OF Honor
medals. For one year following tho
war he was assigned TO the Lakehurst
Proving Grounds in Georgia and later
transferred 10 the Edgewood Arsenal.
In civil life he assumed the duties Of
civil engineer. His homo IS in New
York CITY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
COLORED G. o. p. WOMEN.
Local League Adopts Platform of National
Body.

At the semi~nonthly meeting Of the
League of Coiored Republican Women,
held in the National Hall last evening.
tho platform adopted at the conference
Of the Eastern Division. held in Jersey
City last Thursday, was approved. This
platform has to do with subjects of dis
franchisement, reduction Of representa-
ton, lynohing, segregation, Jim Growing
Of interstate passengers, Inter-Racial
Commission, American occupation of
Hsyti, American protectorate over Siberia,
and an equalization Of colOred rights in
matters affecting the government
A resolution approving and urging
passage of the new city chaxter bill was
adopted. a communication from Mrs
Addie ". Hunton of the National As
sociahon for the Advancement Of Colored
People, of New York, was read, asking
that q committee be named, representing
Delaware, to confer with Miss Alice Paul.
before the National Womans Party con-
ference in Washington, on matters to
further the interests Of colored women.
The following were named: Mrs Dunbar
Nelson. chairman, Mrs Mary Wooden,
Mrs Mary Johnson. Mrs Blanche w.
Stubbs, Mrs. Cecilia Dorrell, Mrs Elmira
Hall, and Miss Elsie Walker. Each dele
gate viii bear her own expenses. The
league VIII meet again on February p
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
FISHING BY AIRPLAME.
SUCCESSFUL Experiments With
Menhaden in the Chesa-
peake Bay.

The possibility OF practica. Use of
aegopanes IN various branches If he
hsneTies IS one Of the most interesting
developments IN aviation The rnosr
obvious purpose that aeroplanes ma,
serve IS in the offshore fisheries in de-
termlning the location 81 whales ard
schools of surface swimming fishes.
ike mackerel and menhaden, and in
promptly communicating this .nsorna !
ton 70 fishing vessels or TO shore sta
tons. Other uses of aircraft IN con
neotion with the fishing industry viii
doubtless arise.
In April. 99o. il was suggested 20
nscnhaden companies operating in the
Chesapeake Bay region and having YES
SelS that frequent the grounds on the
Virginia canes that seaplanes might ne
used advaptageously in helping the fish
erman find fsh. Desirous OF deternin-
ing the practicability Of the CONNER
cial use Of aeroplanes in the fisheries.
the bureau was instrumental I'M bring
ing about an arrangement between The
Naval Aviation Service and the men
haden fisherman whereby naval sea
planes were made available for obser-
walton flights in quest Of menhaden
subsequently radio apparatus was in
stalled on two lnenhaden vessels and AZ
a factory on Chesapeake Bay. 50 as ro
be able TO communicate win the sea
planes; the offshore fishing grounds
were blocked on in numbered squares
on charts; and two naval seaplanes.
each with fisherman observer. have
been traversing the fishing areas and
reporting the location Of schools of fish
The early results have been salts
factory. as the seaplanes nave readily
found fish and acquainted the fisherman
with their location and abundance thus
saving much time and expense that
would ordinarily be required for cruising.
II this experiment. continues to meet
with the initial success. there is reason
70 believe that aeroplanes may take a
permanent place in the menhaden fish
cry and doubtless in other branches. In
asmuch as the investment in planes and
radio apparatus and the salaries Of OBJ
servers. pilots, and radio operators
might be too burdensome for a single
90 assume. il may be- to the
advantage of the industry tor com
or groups of interests to pro
vide for such service in Common.--AIary.
land Fish commissioners report.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
REPORT GIBBONEY ALIVE.
Unsigned Letter Suggests Berg.
doll Attorney Did Not Drown
and is i'm Hiding.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. Feb. o.--Supgestions
that u. Clarence Gibboney, of Phila-
delphia. former attorney for Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll wealthy druf,
dodger. who escaped 20 Germany. war
not drowned recently off the coast of
Mexico 90 reported. are contained I'm
an unsigned letter received today from
Philadelphia by Chairman Kahn, OF the
House Military Committee.
In making tho letter public Chairrnan n
Kahn, whose committee is to begin an
inquiry Thursday into Bergdolis es-
cape, said this was tho frat intimation
that had como 10 him that there was n
doubt that Gihboney had been drowned
after the laundering of "A small boat
near Campeche Mexico. some months
ago lie added. however. that his OK
animation Of the records In the Berg
doll case as received from government
departments and officers Indicated that
Gibhoney had acted suapiciouslyt in
the Rcrgdol case.
state Department officials do not
credit reports that Gibboney was not
drowned and IS in hiding They 81 id
relatives 81 the lawyer had requested
the department TO obtain permission
from the Mexican government for the
disintcrment Of the body and ita ship
mcnt To the United States and that the
necessary Permission had been given
by the Mexico City authorities despite
a Mexican law prohibiting the disin
tcrmont 81 bodies for a period Of i've
wears
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
NEW HOSPITAL DOING WE'LL.
Taking Care Of Number Of Contagious
Disease Patients

The Contagious Disease Hospital, re-
GENTLY established on the old Mckay estate
South Broome street, has already filled =
much needed demand, that Of adequately
and properly isolating these who have
become suddenly afflicted with contagious
diseases. This need has never before been
provided for by the city. II also eliminated
the necessity of quarantine, which handi-
caps the occupants Of honse and pos-
sibly places them in the path of contngion
1his TACT was especially realized in
the case of Bella Yarus, a New York girl
OF eight years, who while visiting in this
city with her parents, about FIVE weeks
ago, contracted scarlet fever. She was
promptly removed to the Contagious
Dlsease Hospital and her parents were
allowed To return 10 their home, where
other children awaited them, which other
wise would have been impossible. The
little girl is now better, due 10 the excel
lent care afforded by the hospital, and her
relatives so appreciated her recovery that
they made n substantial donation TO the
institution
There arc at present eight other patients
IN the hospital. Three of these, two women
and child, are suffering from scarlet
fever; two children have diphtheria, and
three others are awaiting operations
Any donations Of clothing, etc, for help
ing this work, are gladly received at the
hospital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
FIGHT on AMERICAN COMPANY.
China, Under Pressure Of BritoD, May
Cancel Wireless Contract

ahiEa, Under Pressure OF BTiteD, May
Cancel Wireless Contract.
by Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Peking, Feb. 3,--premisr Chin Yum
Pen, under pressure OF the British lega-
ton here. is seriously considering n
proposal TO cancel the contract Of the
American Federal Company with the
Ministry OF Communications for the
construction Of wireless plant ia
Shanghai The British aIIess IL vio-
lates the governments contract with
the Marooni Company. which gives the
latter concern n virtual monopoly on
wireless construction in China.
Charles II. Crane. American Minister
to China. through DIR. w. w. Yen, the
Foreign Minister. has suggested that
cancellation Of the contract with the
Federal Company be deferred pending
direct negotiations. which IL IL under
stood the Washington administration
is taking up with the British govern
ment.
Japan, which lodged a protest In
January against the Federal contract
on the ground that II infrInse1 rights
acquired two years ago by a japanese
company. has made an additional pro-
test. while Denmark also has lodged
ono. alleging Infringement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
SET " HITE son TRIAL.
March IL Men Charged With Throwing z
World Series WIN Face Jury.

~ Associated I'ress TO Every Evening.
Chicago. Feb. 9.--Trini of the Chicago
American League baseball play IN
diogsa for alleged completely III throw
lng the 1918 worlds series 70 The en-
einnau National League team. was to-
day set for March IA.
George Buck Weaver and oscar
tliappyp Felch were III court at the
preliminary hearing but others were
represented only hy attorneys
Judge William l.. Dcver ordered the
state $ attorney 70 start extradition pro-
oeed4ngs against any defendants in
whose eases there vas doubt as To their
intention 10 be in Chicago by the date
set Ior the trIai.
All these defendants must bo in
court here March IA. said Judge De-
NeI.
When the names Of those indicted
Wele read - the court clerk. Weaver
ana Feisch. Who sat together in a
CORNER oi tho room. answered present
aud walked 10 the bar oi the court.
Counsel FOR Joseph J. sullivan and Abe
AttoA said ne would notify the state 5
attorney when ms clients would come
70 Chicago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
CHEMICAL BOMBS TO
FORCE GRAFT PAYMENT

Bv Annotated Press to Every Evening
Chicago. Feb . Use OF chemical
bombs as an argument 10 persuade
owners of Chicago motion picture
theatres 20 sign an electrical rnainte-
nance contract was charged today bv
inatigntorH of an investigation which
Robert II. Grove. States Attorney. an
nounced he has undertaken.
Four theatre owners who refused or
neglected to aign the contract we're the
victims ~ the bombs on Monday. II
was charged. and the States Attorney
was told the proprtetorE who signed
have been shaken down" for thousands
Of dollars
Sam Atkinson. secretary Of an
organization Of movie theatre owners.
said the contracts offered by q union
business agent called for payment #
nyn cents a month for each seat ~
theatre
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
ARMEN|ANS HELD
IN TURKEYS GRASP
Mere Hostages and PaWns in
Diplomacy for Benefit
of That Country.

Armenians IN Turkey virtually arc
held as hostages. while the Turks use
them as pawns IA diplomacy ID force
the restoration Of the old boundary
lines 0f the Turkish Empire.
This vas said today by Walter
George Smith lawyer. u this city, who
has returned after a tour abroad
lie Travelled as represen ntati~e of
The International Philarulenian League
ana expressed satisfaction over efforts
oil the League ~ Nations to remedy
conditions for the Armenians lie said
before the League took up the Ar
menian problem the Arnenians we're
faced With destruction.
y. 4ssing his observations abroad
Mr s;nith said
returned on the Aquitauia after
about three months IN Europe spont
chiefly at Geneva Paris. London and
southern France. Ny mission ras ~
represent me international Philarlnpn-
ian League. which met in Geneva Juzt
prior 70 the meeting N the League n
Nations
Tho purpose of the meeting N the
Philarmenian League sas 10 bring NOR
FL pressure AZ bear ou the League ~
Nations % lake action for the Jrotec-
ton IF Arrnenlans ln Turkish ana RUS
sian Armenia
The emergency Of the situation yvas
very great because n the recent ,unc-
ton Of the kemalist TURKS and the RoI-
shevists which resulted III The sovei.iz-
ing of nc Russian Armerians
The action of the League of VA
tons. resulting in an appeal to ali the
Powers IN the world ~ mediate with
The kemaAsts. resulted IL the accent
ance hy President Wilson. ana II
Erazil and Spain ~ the autles III :he
nediatorH.
Thus the PhilarncnIan League ~
tained an il could ask because The
League ~ Nations made the Arrnen-
ian question one III its most important
matters ard ono af the arst s9r dis
cussion and action.
BY unanimous vote the League ~
Nations showed .ts sympathy with the
ArmeniaEa ard for the time being the
PEllarmenian League found its work
done. Afterward it took into -insld-
Grafton the desperate condition * Ar
menian refugees in Turkey.
For the present x would seem mar
the Russian Armenians are not n i'm
mediate danger. But thos. WITHIN ne
lands Of the KemalIsts are prarticaiI--
held as hostages for any terms Earna.
Pasha may demand X France --.
and Great Britain.
II would seem probable mat H. wi!
not b satisfied Unless me Turkish E.r-
pre- be restored with 4 .arge part ~
its ancient bounda RES.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
REPORT UNEMPLOYMENT
WIDESPREAD IN ". VA.
Hundreds of Men and Women on
Short Time, and Outlook
Not Good.

Dy Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Charleston, w. Va. Feb. 9.--Unem-
ployment Is widespread throughout
West Virginia and hundreds of men and
women are working short time. accord
ing to the results of survey conducted
by Samuel B. Montgomery. Comnis-
sioner of Labor and made public here
today.
A QUESTIONABLE sent to $50 industrial
plants employing 100 persons or more.
and identical with one sent on Febru-
ary /. 1920. showed the following de
creases of employment:
Glassware ~ per cent: iron and steel
81 per cent lumber 81 per cent: pot
terry and chinaware 10 per cent; chem
icals and by-products- 81 per cent;
leather and rubber goods 20 per cent;
brick and cement - per cent: cloth
ing "a per cent; railroad shops 5 per
cent. The only increase was recorded
IN the tobacco industry, which showed
employment TO be ono per cent greater.
Seventeen companies reported wage
reductions of from to 30 per cent while
Ave reported that they had cut Off tho
war time bonus. Forty nine indicated
that no reduction was contemplated
and IL said their future course was
conditioned upon the course OF business
Scarcity of natural gas and the gen
sra1 slump in orders We're the principal
resaSons assigned by the reporting COM
panies. Reduction in wages. according
10 one concern. will depend on the men
themselves. Some of our men turn
out fair days work. while others seem
10 have fallen into a rut and want to
DO as little as possible
"A number of executives reported to
ma" commented Commissioner Mont
Gomery, that they are looking on the
bright side. But the survey, which is
a comprehensive as IL is accurate. is
not very encouraging. This becomes
more evident when one sees the number
Of coal mines that are idle"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
GOVERNMENT FLEET REPAIR
BILL ei,J00.O00 A MONTH

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. Feb. g. The government
merchant fleets repair bill runs 10
$4,000 GOO a month Commander r d
Gatcwood director of the Shipping
Boards division OF construction and
repair, testified today before tho House
War Investigating Committee This
compares with $6.500.0O0 month prior
to last July /. he said and is due in
part 10 a greater reluctance of board
officials to sanction alterations of
vessels.
In some instances Commander Gate
wood said he had found that the Ship
ping Board haC been forced 10 pay from
100 10 200 per cent above current
market prices FOR repairs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
GERMAN COAL TAR DYES.
Production Now Said TO Exceed That
of Pre- War Period,

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris. Feb 9.-Gcrmany now is ex-
ceedinR her pre-war production Of coal
tar dyes, according to tho experts at
taChed TO the reporationB commission
and by the end of the current month
will have surpassed any previous
monthly production Of fine chemicals.
Dyes produced during January are
estimated to have totalled II 600 tons,
or $50 tons moro than the average
monthly output before the war.
The dye markets IN Germany are
obliged To place about one-quarter OF
their product AT tho disposition of the
reparations commission. The remainder.
however. the experts report. is being
offered ny the dye syndicate in foreign
markets at prices which arc under
stood to he considerably lower than
those IF the English and the American
competitors Of the syndicate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
CHICAGO LIVE ST0Ck.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
Chicago. Feb. 9.-Cattle receipts. 10.-
600; opening slow; steady on about all
classes; bulk beef steers s7.60G9; bulk
butcher cows and heifers. s5.00G6 O5
bulk Gamers and cutters. s325G4O0:
bologna and beef bulls. s4.75iG5 SO:
veal calves mostly s104i1; stockers
and feeders steady
Hogs receipts, $4,000 slow to 25
cents lower than yesterdays average
lights off most; bulk 400 pounds and
down s925@9T5: bulk 220 pounds and
up ss.7509: pigs Is to 25 cents lower
desirable Toe TO 120 pounds sa.50G9 rs.
Sheep receipts. 1900 about steady
with yesterdays close or % cents lower
than best time; lambs top $3.50: bulk
ss50@9.50. no choice handyweight
yearlings or sheep sold early; bulk fat
ewes S3751l450
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
CLAYTON PLAYGROUND.
improvements Discussed 81 Meeting OF
Twelfth Ward Residents

A meeting was held at the home of
Mrs Mary Fitzpatrick, la North du Pont
street, last evening for the purpose OF
deciding on definite use for the Clayton
street playground, by residents Of that
section. Councilman John J. Murray of
the Twelfth ward was delegated TO re-
quest the Board Of Park Commissioners
to reeurface the tract. He viii also en-
deavor TO locate building suitable for
storytelling Mrs. Haislett and Mrs
Fitzpatrick were appointed 10 find
building where open house can be held on
Washington Birthday for residents of
The neighborhood
A temporary association was instituted
70 look after this work, of which Mrs.
Fitzpatrick was made chairman. Another
meeting will be held on Tuesdsy night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
READING POLICE THINK
THEY HAVE kIDNAPPERS

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
White Plains, N. T.. Feb. 9--Police
Of Reading, Pa. in message to Scars
dale authorities today asked for de-
scriptions of Anna King. who was kid
mapped from the home Of Louis Albohn
Sunday night, and the men who broke
into the Alhohn residence and carried
the girl away.
The message stated that three men
and woman had been arrested in
Reading as suspicious characters and it
was believed possible that the woman
was the King girl.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
HARDING QUITS HOUsEBoAT.
Ends Vacation and Goes by Rail 10 st.
Augustine, for Work.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Daytona Fla. Feb 9.--President-
elect Harding declared his Florida va
cation at an end today and prepared
10 turn hts attention once moro TO tho
serious problems that must be solved
before inauguration day.
Deciding 70 delay his work no longer
because Of the delinquency Of the
houseboat Victoria which has been
stranded for two days on mud Gat In
Mosquito Lagoon the president-clect
planned 70 go by rail % 81 Augustine
which viii he hts home during the re-
mainder OF February
The Victoria. on which M. Harding
left ST Augustine January g. was %
have completed her cruise 20 Miami
and back by last Sunday nisht
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
PIckED HIS CARFFR EAKIT.
ii-NraT-Old Actor g Vow Ready
nagln Aerinna efmfY.

iff-A4 HFNtANH ~HMANa
How would ol xs -4 rava 10ae~
s.-r course Us .f- vhrr ax sars l.
- ~ now an year-o,d -9v srse-
ing THAT ar-rr With -HaHzatirr
success and t1 ~ ritha erfa--
normal. happy E.d-
This .s The outlook -slch8-a
Ware. .t-vear-oid actor. ~r1 asssa
through Kansas t 1e av
hts home 81 Sew rarB -0r- a.to-r.e
and The West rerr aa e.r
tared n .amoI sst .1a aa .ne.s
circuit
The hay $500 ~ sslo-
school az 4a..r 4s --s
Professional scnoo. Eav
al O'Clock ~ ae afternoon
pupils can .o their art l- s..
in the afternoon. 1s sa4d
I'm Eotrg -o % m
tfe aa 5ald. It'v he
wart ~ ca. - -aEa
ears 7rd --a
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
BROOKLYN CHURCHES
UNDER POLICE GUARD

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
New York. Feb. s.-An places OF wor-
ship in Brooklyn the city OF churches
We're placed under special police guard
at midnight.
Members of the clergy complained
to Police Commissioners Enright that
valuable relics and equipment had been
taken recently from churches and poor
boxes in others robbed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
Tota


President Wilson's Cabinet. which
came up for some discussion. includ-
ed In the opinion of Congressman two
miIiionairea one of whom was ap-
pointed late I'm tho last Administration.
They nre Albert Sidney Burleson and
John Barton Payne. Most OF the mem
bers Of the Wilson Cabinet have been
men Of comfortable. but not Ersat
means.
Republican members who have dis
cussed the appointment Of Mr. Mellon
point TO his success in BUSINESS and
finance with assurance that he will
make good executive
No one ventured an estimate Of the
wealth Of VIII H. Hays and no one
really knew much about MIR Daugh
erty's wealth although one Ohio mem
ber Raid he is I'm easy circumstances
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-09
PACKAGE CAUSED ARREST.

Adam Witkowski, arrested at Fourth
and Church streets, on Fridav evrning.
by Officer Bierman, was arraigl.cI Fl City
Court today on charge Of having in his
possession more liquor than the State
law allows He was dismissed when the
alcoholic content Of stuff in r bottle which
he carried could not be proved
Officer Bierman testified that the man
asked him the location Of a street in South
Wilmington and then walked away and
began to talk in Polish with a stranger
The officer SAID he heard the word
"whiskev" mentioned and accostino
Witkowski, asked what was in the
package under his ann The latter re-
fused 10 show him and the officer took
him to the police station, where supposed
liquor was found in the package.