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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
.JOFFRE ATE ENOUGH FOR
THREE MEN CHEF WRITES
Cook in War Book Says Ger
man Label Didn't Condemn
Champagne.
nv Assoclated prers . Fv.-v r,renfnx

Paris. Aug 1.-THE latest war
"reminiscences to be printed are those
of the chef" who presided over the
destinies of the French General stan
during the Battle of the Marine and
who prepared the simple but abundant
menu that Marshal. then General.
Joffre sat down TO at very irregular
hours.
IL the chefs culinary accomplish
ments were not superior TO his literary
talent then one pities poor General
foffre and II must have been a relief
to the Chief to leave
the mess table and return to the bat
tie line.
During the Battle Of the Marine" I"
says the chef. "tbe General put away
enough food to feed three ordinary
men" Then he adds nsiveiy. II hope,
Monsieur le Marechai wont mind what
l. say about the General
One of the most amusing incidents
related by the chef fs that on septem-
ber u, when IL became clear that the
enemy was in full fight norrhward
and that the battle was won, con-
gratulations were In order and he re-
ceived instructions that the menu for
the dinner should be as<much Of a
banquet as his raw material would
permit.
Just as the meal was about TO be
completed a British automobile came
up to headquarters with q basket ol
ehampa gne as a token Of congratuIa-
| tions TO the French Staff II came
| from a British unit sln haison.- Ths
chef was just getting ready to servs
/ Ii when he noted that the BOTTLES bors
q German mark and he informed the
| officer of the fact That worthy for.
tade him TO serve the champagne u
/ the staff and ordered him 10 throw the
| bottles away. We did, says the chef
but only the next morning. and they
were empty"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
WEEKS ASKS j. OF P. TO
FREE GENERAL WOOD
II Request is Granted Former
Presidential Aspirant Will
Remain in Philippines.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. August 12.--Secretary
Weeks has asked the University OF
Pennsylvania to release Major Gen.
eral Leonard Wood from his promise
to become provost of the University
and it was indicated today that the adj
ministration expected the reply to be
favorable.
General Wood win then be free 10
accept the governor -generalship OF
the Philippines. The question cannot
be definitely disposed of. however. un-
til the University trustees take action
should General Wood be released by
the University he probably will remain
indefinitely in the Philippines where
he went some months ago to untertake
an investigation of conditions at the
direction of President Harding. BY
the time his investigation is completed
the administration hopes to have OBJ
tanned congressional authority for his
service as encouragement without
loss OF his army rank. He will then
take up his new duties without re-
turning TO the United States.
Phila-, August 12.-It was announc-
ell by University pf Pennsylvania au-
thof1ties today that no statement
would be made until request. said &c
haye been made by Secretary of War
Weeks for the release of General
Leonard Wood as head of the Univer-
sity, has been acted upon by the board
Of trustees. Members of the board
would not admit such request has
been received.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Y. NJ. Fl. A. Meeting.

The executive board of the Young
Mems Hebrew Association will meet
on Wednesday noon, August IL, at the
Hotel du Pont dining rooms. Important
business is 10 be transacted bearing upon
the welfare of the Association at large
for the seasons Of l92l-22 Those COM
posing the executive board are; Aaron
Finger, chairman; DR. Albert Robin;
James J. Cohen, Israel Handelman, Max
Keil, Nathan Miller, Samuel Cannin,
David Snellenburg, /. B. Finkelstein,
A. d. g. Cohn, executive secretary; Mrs.
Albert Robin, Rose Price and Rosalie
ffilIersohn. Miss Gertrude Hart holds a
Y. W. IL. A. proxy for any absent
Y. W. members Of the board.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
RAIL RELIEF BILL
| PRESSED BY HARDING
Senate Committee Head, How.
ever, Sees no Chance Of Pass
age Before nAcess.
3 Associated Press to Every Evening

Washington. Aug. t2.--Furfhcr In
quiry into the question nf railroad re-
lief legislation was made by President
Harding today In conference with SEN
ator Townsend. Republican. Michi-
gan, acting chairman of the Senate
Interstate commerce committee. Sem
ator Townsend is understood to have
told the President that while the COM
mittee might report the administra-
ton funding bill before Congress re-
cesses. he saw little hope that IL
could be passed before that time.
on his return to the committee from
the White House, Senator Townsend
announced that an executive session
would be called to determine means
of fastening a report on the bill
Absence from the city of committee
members delays action. he stated.
In the meantime Director General
Davis of the railroad administration
continued his explanation OF the
railroad situation and the proposed
legislation. The measure he said
would not only tide over the railroad
corporations in times of extreme de-
pression. but substantially assist to
return TO normal conditions the gen.
erai commercial situation of the coun-
try"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
POSTAL THIEF FOlLED.
Waiting Detectives Catch Negro
Who Had Thrown Package
From Mail Car.

Bs Associated Press to Every Evening.
Syracuse. N. " August l2.--At-
tempted robbery of a fast mail train
just east of the city was frustrated
last evening by railroad detectives
acting under orders OF the railway mail
service in Washington.
A negro, giving the name of ]. w.
o'Dannon, OF Seattle, Wash, caught in
the attempted robbery was overcome
after a struggle. and now is in ian.
while detectives are looking up his
record.
Recently orders have stopped all mail
trains outside the city while search
has been made for train riders and
bandit suspects. Last evening while
the order was being carried out man
was seen to toss a mail bag from one
of the cars. Detectives pounced upon
him and after a hard struggle in which
the prisoner used n dagger, over
powered him. The mail bag was flied
with valuable parcels post packages,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
HOUND TRAILS Ho0TCH.
"Bene Dry West Virginia Terrier
Leads Owner TO Underground
Rum Caches.

Huntington, w. Va, Aug. 12.-Ber-
nard Staiey has a hound that is worth
a million, which he has refused 70 sell
to the State prohibition department.
His name is William Jennings Vol
stead; they call him Bone Dry" for
short and he's a hootch hound. Bone
Dry" is a rat terrier and he has a
red nose and his nose got that way
digging for liquor. The prohibition
authorities want him, but they can't
have him.
In the last two days Bone Dry" has
uncached two quantities of buried
hootch. His master, hearing him bark
at a stump in a neighboring field, in
vestigated and dug up several quart
bottles of very fine meonshine. His
other escapade of the IS hours was
recovering of several gallons buried
in a creek bed. Staley has refused
fabulous offers for the hound, ii is
said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Runaway Auto smashes Plug.

Small boys tampering with an auto
mobile left standing IN jackson street
just north of Sixth street last evening
caused the maehine to run away and
1t was not stopped until 1t crashed
into the fire plug at the north east
corner Of Sixth and jackson streets.
The plug was broken off. together
with the water pipe. with the result
that there was geyser of water
sent spouting high into the air and the
streets were Hooded. Workmen of the
Water department had TO be called TO
shut off the flow. 1-he automobile was
owned by Irving Brinton who had
brought some soldier friends from
Camp Chandler on the State Ritie
Range.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
TELLS WHY HE SHOT PRIEST.
married Ny Daughter TO Objection
able Man, Barher-Preacber Explains.

married NY Daughter TO Objection
able Man. Barher-Preacher Explains.
BY Associated Prees 20 Every Evening
Birmingham. Ala, Aug. Edwin
r Stephenson, barber and itinerant
preacher, who yesterday shot and kill
ed Very Reverend James Z. Coyle,
dean of North Alabama for the Catho-
lie Church and pastor OF st. Paul's
Church. had little to say today regard
ing the shooting.
II demonstrated with him for mar
rying my daughter. Ruth, TO man
against whom we had lodged objec-
sions.'' said the prisoner. Il called
him a dirty dog He struck me and
then / shot him.
Father Coy1e was shot on the porch
Of St PauTs rectory and died in. a
hospital without regaining conscious
ness
"For a long time Mrs. Stephenson.
wife of the prisoner, said today. 'our
daughter Ruth has evinced strong
regard for the Catholic Church. When
she was married to a man OF that
faith. il brought matters to a head"
Ruth Stephenson was married 10
Pedro Gussnan. who was born in
Porto Rico, but who has been a resi-
dent of Birmingham for u years.
They had been sweethearts for two
years, but waited until the girl was is
before marrying. according 10 reia-
tives of the girl.
Stephenson is not a member Of the
Southern Methodist Church, the Rev
erend DIR. Robert Echols. presiding
elder of the Birmingham district, said
today.
He was formerly affiliated with the
church, but was never a regular or
dained minister said DIR. Echols.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
FIREMEt SELLING EQUIPMENT.
Volunteer Companies arc Disposing o.
Uniforms, Furniture and Other
Holdings.

The fire companies of the city are drs-
posing Of their personal possessions prior
to going out of existence on September |
The members of Brandywine Company
sold their dress uniforms 81 auction re-
Gently at 81 so apiece and upwards. This
company IS also said TO have sold 300
feet Of hose TO the Street and Sewer
Department.
The reception room furniture Of the
Weccacoe Compauyts said TO have been
disposed of for s692. The company
still has for sale an oil painting Of
George Washington which was won IN
contest held BY st. Thomas Church.
The picture, which was painted al the
Ursuline Academy, was valued by
Howard Pyle at 1000. The Directors
of Public Safety have purchased the
company hose Two pictures presented
by the Liberty Company Of Reading,
Pa. will be returned to that Company
Two grandfather" clocks are under
stood TO have been sold by the Washing
ton Company at several hundred dollars
each
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
TAX REVISION BILL Up
IN HOUSE WEDNESDAY

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, August IA confer
ence of House Republicans Monday
TO consider the tax revision bin was
announced today by Representative
Mondell. the Republican leader. II
viii decide on procedure in the House
consideration of the measure. expected
to begin next Wednesday.
Although there was further delay
today in consideration of the bin by
the majority members of the ways and
means committee. Chairman Ford
ney was confident that il would be
ready Monday morning.
The committee planned 10 meet this
afternoon and hold extended sessions
tomorrow il necessary TO reach fira
decisions on changes already agreed
upon tentatively and others in con-
temptation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
WILL HELP PURIFY PHILA.
Major WArhurton - ~ speciai Chiei
Police Commissioner 70 Mayor Moore,

Major WArhurton - ~ Special Chjef
Police Commissioner 10 Mayor Moore.
by Associated Press to Every Evcnipg.
Philadelphia. Aug. Ia Mayor Moore
today instituted \ departure from pre-
cedent in the police department here
by creatpg the position of special
chief commissioner and naming Major
Barclay II. Warburton to the place
II is believed he Will serve without
pay. There is no provision for the
office and consequently no salary.
Major Warburton is a son-in-law
of John wanamuker. the brother-in-
law of Rodman Wanamaker. who II
police commissioners in New York
Major warburton's wife is vicc-chair-
man of the Republican State COM
mittee
II expect to help Mayor Moore make
Philadelphia better place TO live in,
said Major Warburton.
Mayor Moore said he would make
statement later in which he vii
outline the work to be undertaken b,
Major Warburton. s
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Chicago. Aug Receipts. n
coo: market steady. quality plain: bulk
beef sUeers. 7.o0a9.58 bulk fat cows and
heifers s.O0a6.eo: Gamers and cutters
largely 2-5o43-5o bulls. mostly 4.5oa6 90
bulk good and choice light veal calves.
: 0Oas. 50. heavies. 4.0naf 90, stockerS
and feeders. mostly 55Oa6- 50.
Hogs-Receipts. 81 900: generally 65assc
higher than yesterdays average: spots up
more; practically ali better grades sold
top 100; bulk light and light butchers
io-35aII.O0. bulk packing sows. S.25aS .6s .
pigs. mostly 50 cents higher; bulk. de-
sirablc pigs. 9.5oaI0oo-
Sheep-Receipts. 5000. over half re-
ceipts, packer direct; feE on sale. steady
10 strong. all natives, packer lamb. top,
1925. most desirable kinds. l0o0ai0. .25 (:
bulls mostly 600: few heavy and medium
weight fat ewes. 3.25a4-5o no choice
lambs here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
rRucKMEN PROTEST. CUT.
WIN Go Out, without Official Sane
tIon, Rather Than Accept Reduction.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York. August t2.--ofiicials OF
the United States Trucking Company
faced strike of chauffeurs and
teamsters today.
At the offices OF the company. which
is headed by former governor Alfred
T.. Smith, 1t was stated strike cal
had been issued by Radicals for ns
o'clock this evening without sanction
of the International Brotherhood OF
Teamsters, with which the company
has a working agreement. II was moi
known how many of the 1000 employ
es would walk out.
The strike threat followed an order
for a wage reduction of 81 weekly ap-
proved by the union and scheduled tt
go into effect today. The men have
been receiving $31 10 s35 a week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved and per
mits issued by the building inspector
for the following projects:
Broonne street, so2 North, Alfred
Russell, owner. Schafer & Wittkowski
builders addition. $500.
Harrison street, $40 North, Frank
Eolston, owner and, builder. addition
$500.
Jackson street, 1913 North, Fred
Lewis. owner and builder, repairs, $50
Jefferson street, 24es. Mrs. H. w
Lowe. owner and builder, addition
$3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Noted L. of P. Oral surgeon Dead.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Phradeiphia, August 12.-Dr Mat
tifew II. Cryer, professor emeritus of
Oral Surgery at the University OF
Pennsylvania. died here today He was
ST years old. DIR. Cryer was one Of the
most noted surgeons IN this country
and won many honors here and
abroad. He was born IN Manchester,
England
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
FOR STATE HEADQUARTERS.
New Castle County Democrats Raise
Funds to Finance Plans

Members OF the New Castle county
Democratic committee had a very
satisfactory conference yesterday
afternoon in this city. discussing plans
for raising $1,000. which is rural New
Castle county's quota in the general
fund with which TO establish State
headquarters in this city
Eight Of the ten hundreds were rep
resented and those hundreds not rep
resented have arranged TO raise their
portion. It is believed that the county
quota VIII be raised by SATURDAY..
August 20, when the State committee
VIII meet at Rehoboth, so that the ar
ranSements for State headquarters
may be proceeded with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
ONLY FOOD on TURK STEAMER.
Greeks Search Vessel From New York
But Discover No Munitions.

BY Associated Pruss to EVERY Evening.
Athens, Aug 1.-The Turkish
steamer Gul. Djenal, which sailed
from New York on July %. was stop
ped and searched today by a Greek
warship at Panderma. on the sea of
Marmora An investigation disclosed
that the steamers cargo consisted err
tirely of foodstuffs destined for the
Near East. The Gul Djema, Vas
then permitted to proceed 10 Con-
stantinople.
1t was understood here the Gul
Djemal was carrying a cargo of
munitions for the Turkish Nation
alists..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Swimming Demonstration.

Dr. A. J. Bertram of the American
Red Cross. and E. r. Mack. engineer
OF the Park Commission. demonstrated
the Schaefer method OF resuscitation
10 park swimming pool attendants
yesterday in Mr.. Maeks office. as the
second of a series Of life saving les
sons being given jointly by the Della
ware Safety Council. Red Cross and
y. NJ. c. A DR., Bertram gave a snort
talk on reviving those overcome by
drowning. electricity and gas. Each
attendant gave demonstration OF the
methods advocated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Locate Robbins in Asbury Park.

Asher Robbins, whose mother is in
a dying condition at a Brooklyn hos
pital. has been located in Asbury Park.
The local police we're asked 10 find
him as It was thought he had been
visiting friends here. \ cousin OF Mrs.
Robbins, formerly a Miss Woods Of
Wilmington, notified the police Of the
mans whereabouts after she had seen
an announcement in the newspapers
that he was wanted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
A. b. Moore's Case POSTPONED.

The case of Alfred ~. Moore, a real
estate dealer, al 907 Orange street.
who was held under s3500 bail last
Saturday by Magistrate Harry Strad-
ley. on complaint of Charles l.. Meiier,
a butcher of s23 King street, has been
postponed until 2 Pc m, Monday,
August %. The trouble is said TO have
arisen over an alleged sale of real
estate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
FINDS RUN RUNNERS LAIR.
Warrants Taken at Trenton in BAHIA
ma Jersey Shore Smuggling Cases.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Philadelphia, August 12.-Warrants
will be issued today al Trenton ". j.,
for the arrest of several residents of
New Jersey in connection with alleged
smuggling liquor from Bahama Islands
to the Jersey SHORE, according TO y. G.
Brooks. special agent of the treasury
department. Mr.. Brooks is here IN cor
nection with the alisssd smuggling
cases
Mr.. Brooks said hotel rooT1as IA
various cities have been used as dis
tributing centers for smuggling
liquor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Y. w. II. A. Convention.

The Young Women's Hebrew Asso-
coming week for final plans previous
to the State convention to be held at
Pottstown, Pa, on September and s
Miss Helen Weinberg will issue call
for the meeting by Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Brown Kicked By Horse.

Kicked on the head by horse.
Janass Brown colored, OF 25 Klund
street, an employ Of the Diamond Ice
and Coal was taken to the Delaware
Hospital for treatment. Three stitches
were required 10 sew a cut over the
eye
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Motor Truck on Fire.

The truck of William b. Darlington
of Pedricktown, n. j.. was damaged
by fire to the extent of SIS as it was
running on King street near Fourth
last night. The Washington Fire Co.
extinguished the blaze.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
]. H. wilson Appointed patrolman.

Having passed the preliminary tests,
James II. Wilson was put on the force
yesterday afternoon for the probation
airy period Of six months. He was as
signed TO the Eleventh district.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Miss Catherine Fairlamh.

Miss Catherine Fairlamh. aged S3
years died at the Home for Aged
Women. Gilpin avenue and Harrison
street. yesterday. She had lived in
the West fer many years, although
born in Delaware county, Pa, near
Media She was a school teacher in
the West for many years and re-
turned 20 this city about II years ago.
She is survived by one brother, Har-
rison FNairlamb, 1924 Washington
street. aged 81 years. She was the
only girl in a family of Il children.
The funeral services will be held at
the Home for Aged Women. Monday
at p. m. with interment in River
Wow cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
To Arraign Reeaptured Convict.

Paul Vandenbraak, who recently es-
capped from the workhouse. win be ar
raigned before Magistrate Binder OF
Elsnere on Monday, charged with es-
Gaping from the institution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
@SLACkERS- NON EST.
Those of Todayfs List Cannot he
Fauud.

OF the So wilmingtonians listed as
slaciers by a list issued today BY the
War department, not one can be 10
Gated al present in the city.
The men have either given wrong
addresses to the government, or have
abandoned their former homes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
secretary Franfz Receivers.

Howard r. Frantz, secretary of the
Board of Health, who has been away
from mis- desk this week on account
Of a slight indisposition resumed his
duties this morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Not 10 Rebuild Now.

Denial IS made of any present plans
for rebuilding the plant of the Will
mington Leather Co. despite rumors
TO this effect.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
watermelon Party a Success.

The Parish Guild of Calvary Episeo-
pal Church held a successful water
melon party in the parish hall last
night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Accounting Club Luncheon.

The Accounting Club members held
a midsummer luncheon at the Hotel
du Pont this afternoon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
OBITUARY.
Oscar c. welch.

Oscar c. WEIGH, aged As years, 4ss
South Heald street. died yesterday. He
was a member of Hiawatha~ Tribe,
No. - I. o. r NJ The funeral SER
vices will be held at his late residence
on Monday sffarnoou
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Cleveland Discount Men Dine.

Members of the Cleveland Discount
Association met at the Hotel du Pont
today for luncheon and TO discuss
business conditions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12
Who and How

Anyone is free 70 enter this con-
test. The thirty-hve subscriptions
must be obtained before September
/, 1921. Your prospective sub
scribers are your parents, neighbors,
friends, or anyone who has not
taken Every Evening regularly dur
ing the past two months. Remem-
Der that the cost Of Every Evening
is only II cents per week or sent
by mail one year for $500 in adj
vance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12

Each winner VIII te presented with RANGER Bicvce
datey after vercaon of the 30 subscriptions The Mead Cycle
Company will ship the bicycle by prepaid Express direct
Factory Chicago delivery perfect
for months OF accidental dauagz
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12

Shock-Absorbing Superbe Rubber
rubber Aoca padded saddle Fitted with the famous
coil and springs Brown leather Hercules Tubular
weight Reer Platform Luggage Garner
Mead" Feaherveght Mud Guards
international Bicycle
Friction Chain. Astocrst Motorbke Rubber Pedals
Guard Splssher.
Braced Aoorbe Handle Bars Battery headlight
"Catamount" Hand Sun-Ra
electric bicycle lamp.
Mud Guard Bracket Superbe Frame Pump Spring Clips
son. Red Velvet Tires Extra heavy nonskid red rubber tread
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-12

Contestants paw 10 money, col
lect no money! Simply secure IS
sigma furps on the subscription
blanks furnished by Every Evening,
turn them in. and as soon as your
thirtv-hve subscriptions have been
verified your Ranger Will be shipped
bv express prepaid from the Mead
Cycle Co. Chicago, I'll.