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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
CONGRESS CONVENES
AGAIN AF TER THIRTY
DAYS VACATION
House to Go Slowly While Sem
ate Acts on Taxes and
Treaties.
B0RAH TO FIGHT PACTS
3v Associated prean t,,

Nv Associated Press 90 Every Evening
washington. Sept 21-Congress re-
assembled at noon today after a re-
Sc Of 30 days with prospects that the
extra session would lapse into the
regular session beginning In Docern-
her.
Under a gentleman's agreement in
the House. however. that body is 10
begin Immediately series of three
oay recesses until October 4. Will. the
Senate goes ahead at fun speed on tax
revision, the ratification cf peace
treaties with Germany. Austria and
Hungary, and with number Of other
important measures. irclueing Tho
anti-beer, railroad debt funding. allied
debt refunding and Panama Canal I, lie
hills. -
Presentation to the Senate of tho
reaca treaties Snd possibly Of the rove
nue. bill was expected TO be the princi-
nai events later today although there
was a possibility that only n per-
iunctory session would be held and
business put over until tomorrow. The
tax measure was TO be reported ot,t
of the finance committee and The
peace treaties were to be transmitted
with brief note by President Hard.
ing.
Indications were that both the rove
nue. bill and the peace treaties might
% considered virtually simultaneous
when taken up. Speedy progress is
expected with the former, but a hard
light is said to be in prospect against
the treaties by Senator Borah. Of Ido-
no. and a few other Republicans and
some Democrats, = luse of their on
position TO what they consider Euro
nean entanglements
Because of the enforced absence be-
ginning in November. of Sen. Tor
Lodge as a delegate 10 the armameafs
conference, it is expected that ac. .uaI
leadership may devolve during that
period on the Republican whip in the
senate. Senator Curtis, OF Kansas
of the Republican con-
terence and party whip, il has beer
Indicated, may be elected president uro
tempore OF the Senate in case Senator
Cummings, of Iowa, who now holds
mat Office, should desire to relinol,ish
II because Of III health. In such event
IL is expected that Senator Watson. of
Indiana. will succeed Mr.. Curtis as
Republican whip.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
CONSIDER SURETY BOND.
Mr.. Satterthwaite Not Satisfied CITY
Can Recover If Suit Is Brought

CITY Solicitor Reuben Satterthwaite
Jr.' stated this morning that he has
gwen much consideration to the bond
OF the old Wilmington Sanitary Com
pany with the American Suretv Con-
pany for $4,000 for the faithful ner-
iormance OF the contract they had
with the city in connection with the
collection and disposal of garbage hut
as yet he has not reached a decision
on the matter. The city is seeking "a
Institute proceeding whereby 1t can
collect on the bond, alleging that the
sanitary company defaulted when il
gave up its contract and quit some
time ago.
Mr.. Satterthwaite has not vet salts
fed himself that suit can be brought
with any degree Of certainty as TO the
validity of the citys claims for the
reason that the bond is not dated and
other particulars which have been dis
covered. Just when he will be pre-
pared to announce his decision he
could not state
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
CITY OFFICIALS TO
CONFER ON PLANS
FOR PAID FIRE DEPT.
Safety Directors, Solicitor and
counciImen Will Meet This
Evening.
TO MAKE A NEW START

Directors OF the Department of
Public Safety and City Solicitor Reu-
ben Satterthwaite, Jr., had a con-
ference yesterday with reference to
the next step 20 be taken by the board
In the establishing of paid fire de-
partment, and in the opinion of the
city solicitor n plan may be worked
out whereby the directors will be en-
aoled to proceed without violating or
running counter TO the Injunction
which has been issued against them.
As i'm all their previous actions. the
safety directors are being guided by
the city's legal authorities in every
thing they do and should MIR. Satter-
thwaite be satisfied I'm his own min
that paid fire department can be
established by the board this work
will be taken up without further do
lay.
As preliminary the directors have
asked for a meeting with the members
OF the finance committee and the pub
lie safety committee of the City Coun-
Gil and this will be held this even
ing at sis o'clock in the directors
room in the police departments sec
tion OF City Hall. Mr.. Satterthwaite
will be present and the whole sub
ject viii be discussed at length
Whether there will be any definite
decision arrived at none of those in
terested could state this morning.
1t has been practically settled that
the safety directors can proceed with
the work of making up a plan for
the establishing Of the paid fire de-
partmsnt and compile the estimate of
the cost of acquiring properties, ap-
paratus and equipment and submit
ting same 20 the Council for approval.
If approved Council may then auth
orize a bond issue to defray the coste.
This is said to be the arrangement
now and the one that will be carried
out.
1t will be necessary. however, for
the safety directors TO acquire th..
houses and equipment of the volun-
teer fire companies, at least such as
they may deem necessary. To do this
without having the money to pay for
Continued on page ..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
JUDGE JOHNSON WINS
IL DELAWARE COUNTY

Chester. Pa. Sept. 21.-rncor,,,o.o
returns indicate that Judge Tgsao
Johnson was renominated bv, ,5a .
p' puDilEains Tor the Delaware county
common pleas court by an estinsfsd
majority OF $500 over State Senator
Albert d. MacDade. Una 'O'
Inc county voted against the co,-
stitutional convention. ;neornla+a
ngures indicated. g C
ne nomination Of Judge johnson
carries with it a victory for me enri,.a
Mcclure ticket. including sbe,ifF
Ihomas ". Allison; Protho,ot.,...
William Ward. Jr.: ClerE - -.
courts Richsrdson Shoemaker: Con-
troiier {. Howard Lundy; Director Of
Toor Mrs. Elizabeth Baker chen,
ana Jury Commissioner Andrew F,o-5
Delegates to the Constitutional 60
Venuon; Howard NJ. Lutz Nfartt.
1iooons Thomas, and in Chester cit,,
Tor Council, Eugene T. White and
= Eyre Price and School Diracfo-.,
George s. Mitchell and Edward q
also won.
Johnson is the best known
) urist in Pennsylvania. He has
served on the bench of Delaware
county more than twenty wears ead Il
II his eighty-first year. while his ss9
SClate on the bench, Judge Broom
i'aH' Reelected four years ago is
more than eighty-three years old.
Judge johnson was the candidate Of
'he Mcclure faction Of the Republican
IaFty and was opposed by Governor
The defeat Of Governor.
in his home county was a sur-
prise and a disappointment TO his fol-
lowers. The Republican nomination
III Delaware county is equivalent 70
election. ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
VARE SWEEPS PH|LA.
BY $4,000 MAJORITY
y. o. P. Machine Ticket De-
feats Candidates of vot-
ers' League.

Og Asaosiatef Press 70 Every Evening
Fhliadeiphia, Sept. 2f--Caud3datos
Tor county Offices IN PhiIadelphia s,.,,
ported BY the regular Repubiic,,, -
s,...1e. s,,,niNa.ioh' under the leadership ~
7sate senator E. n. Ware. won corn
p,ete victory az yesterdays prirnarv
election. Incomplete figures sboo,
mat the various candidates ,,ore
dominated over those proposed bv tbo
voters League by majorities ra1ef,,,
above $4,000. Because Of ~, fa-s.o
number Of candidates in the 6oiH
total hgures VIII not be available ,,tii
late in the day. 1'''i'
Inc successful candidates are.
District Attorney Samuel = D.
tan VINO was the only county cand,-
oate endorsed by both the re1nI., :.
ana the Voters League. He h tha
present district attornev '''
receiver of taxes, w. Freelsnd
Aendrick, 51,.il incumbent; register Of wills
-, ~ hilam +. Campbell; city treasure.
Ihomas F. Watson; city controIler
WIN u. Hadley, incumbent.
IN the Democratic primary pobo-.
.. oterrett. former assistant Trrf.o.1
states attorney, won the noninafion
lcr district attorney from Michael
Ieraghty This was the ONLY contast
On tne Democratic ticket. otber
Deinocratic nominees were.
receiver of taxes. william, Nr
MOORE register of wills Tob,, VI
S, 1ranaIn' Jr.; city treasurer, Mrs les
sc 4. Coiiett; city controller, Nichola :
incomplete figures Indicated that
1ohi z. walsh, the Republican nonoi-
zee Tor judge Of the municipal court
aiso captured the Democratic nor,t-
E.ation. ilOiiii-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
OUTBREAK IN BALKANS
STARTLESlEAGUE BODY
Assembly Urged to End Jugo-
Slavia and Albania Hos
tilities.
By Associated Press 10 Ever Evon,n,

Dy associated Press TO Every EyenTn1
Geneva, Sept. 21.-Announcemen
that hostilities between Jugo-Slavia
and Albania have broken out has
startled the assembly of the League
oi Nations, in session here, and there
Is a disposition on the part of MANY
oi the more prominent leaders TO bring
the situation before the assembly ar
the earlit st possible moment.
Lord Robert Cecil, representing tho
Union of South Africa, and DR.. Fridt-
lof Manson of Norway, are particu-
larly anxious that the assembly
should take some action regarding
the situation. which brings up once
more the troubled international re-
lations that have made the Balkans
trouble center of Europe for many
years.
The action of the council of the
League in referring TO the assembly
the dispute between Lithuania and
roland over the future status of Wilma
was unexpected, and added materially
10 the work 10 be done before tha
present session of the assembly can
be closed. Routine business was on
the agenda this morning when the
assembly resumed it's session.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
ENGLAND DEMANDS
SOVIET ACTIVITY N
The NEAR EAST END
Note to Red Minister Said 70
Forecast important De-
yelopments.
CABINET JOINS THE PREMIER
By Associated Press 70 Every s.ven,nr.

Sy Associated Press 20 Every evening.
London, Sept. 21.-Great Brstair's
sharp note 20 the Russian Soviet gov
ernment relative 70 hostile arflvlflas
OF Bolshevik agents in the Near East
and india today claimed precedence ia
Interest here over the Irish situation
Mr.. Lloyd George WIN probably havs
ar Informal talk over Irish affairg 70
oay with members Of his cabinet who
are az Gairioch. Scotland. and Ireland
VIII be the subject Of a conference
there tomorrow, but the protest sent
. George Ch.tcherin. sovist foreign
minister by Earl Curzon, secratarv
Tor foreign affairs. made public veg-
terday, seemed % have many festuraa
which appeared 20 foreshadosv M
Fcrtant developments.
SOVIET Russia was accused with hav-
ing carried on ropaganda IN Persia
ana Afghanistan. with sending aeants
iEto eastern Afghanistan for the pur-
pose OF getting in touch with dis
orderly elements in India and with
b-eFentins a settlement OK Daudln.-
disputes between the Turkish Ma
Ionailsts and the allied powers. Ths
soviet government was asked for as
surances that these activities vyof,id
cease, and it was intimated that ne
commercial agreement between his
country and Russia would Je impefn-
ieo oy continued hostile Vaccinations
~ BoisheyiS emissaries.
tne impression exists hat Prime
Minister Lloyd George Intends 10 an
peal 10 the country in a general eIec-
uon for a mandate in dealing with tha
irish question, the problems arising
from unemployment. the reparations
situation and a number Of other knottv
matters which are pressing for settle
nent. The decision that neither Mr..
Lloyd George nor Earl Curzon. would
attend the Washington conference on
the limitation OF armaments lenL
color 70 this belief
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
M'COOL WAVES HEARING,
He is Alleged to Have Robbed DursteIn
Cigar Store.

Waving a hearing on a charge OF
stealing carton Of cigarettes from the
store OF S. II. Durstein, No. East
Second street, yesterday. William
McCool. when arraigned in the Citv
Court today, was held under 5000 bail
for the grand jury.
Charles Cole, arrested on the charge
OF stealing carton of cigarettes from
the Durstein store, and alleged to be
implicated in McCooi's attempt yes
terday asked Judge Hastings to com
nit him TO the workhouse for treat
nent as a drug addict. The case was
continued for week and Cole will be
committed in the meantime.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
B00TJEGGERs now SELL
STUFF THAT KILLS

Federal prohibition agents OF
the Eastern district, In which
Wilmington Is located. are hot
on the trail OF travelling boot
leggers who are alleged 10 be
usDosing Of cheap grade Of
rum. Several days ago the
outlaws are reported as having
invaded Cecil county. Nd
where they disposed OF part Of
their stock. AS the result OF
the sale there one man died
yesterday after suffering in ag-
ony, and two other victims were
blinded.
After the sales made i'm Elk
ton, the bootleggers are re-
ported to have boarded a train
for this city. Robert y. a.
liott, State prohibition director
today stated that he was max
ing every effort to apprehend
the guilty persons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
More Boats at City Wharf.

The volume of trade over the NUM-
cipal wharf at the foot of Church
street since the opening of tie oyster
season, September !. has exceedsd d by
far that for the corresponding period
Of last year. Since September /. ac-
cording to reports filed in the Office of
the Harbor Board, 1s oyster schooners
have disposed Of their stock of fresh
and salt oysters. For the correspond
ing period OF last year, and during the
entire month Of September 1920 only
10 boats are recorded as having an
caored at the wharf.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
WITNESS IN ARBUCKLE
CASE FLEES IN AUTO
Sherman, New York Actor,
Leaves Train and Vanishes
With Red Haired Woman.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening. !
New York, Sept. 21-Lowen Sher.
man, an actor who is wanted by Dis
trict Attorney Brady of San Francis
co, in connection with the case against
Roscoe Arbuckle today left a train at
Harmon, n. Y, when on the way TO
New York and vanished in an auto
mobile with a red haired woman.
This information was given Il a rep
resentative of District Attorney
Swann's office when he went to the
Grand Central Station here to meet
the Twentieth Century Limited from
Chicago and detain Sherman, as re-
quested in a telegram from District
Attorney Brady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
POPE PLEADS FOR STARVING.
Appeal Says Famine Conditions i'm
Russia Are Growing Worse.

hy Associated Press to Every Evening.
Geneva, Sept. 21.-Pope Benedict
has addressed to President Van Kar-
nebeek 'of<the assembly of the League
of Nations an appeal for the famine
sufferers Of Russia.
News received concerning Russia
has become graver daily said the
pontin's appeal. The misery is so
great that only the united efforts OF
the peoples and their governments can
asuage 1t. We, therefore. address
through your excellency, the repre-
sentatives Of all the states united
under your presidency, and appeal in
strongest terms TO their feelings Of
humanity and brotherhood in order
that they may take prompt and efi-
eaeious measures to aid the unhappy
people of Russia"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
WORLD COURT BENCH FULL.
Geneva Tribunal Ready For Business
as New-Elected Judges Accept.
BY Associated Press TO Every GpenIng.

ny Associated Press to Every Gpening.
Geneva, Sept. 2l.-All judges and
deputy judges elected to the interna-
uonal court of justice have accepted.
II was announced to the assembly of
the League Of Nations here today by
President Van Karnebeek. Therefore.
he declared the court was regard
ed as finally constituted.
In reply to question from signor
scialoia Of Italy the president said
everything was being done 10 make
Il possible for the court to function
at the earliest possible moment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
FRENCH GREET PERSHING.
American Army Head Gets
Noisy Welcome as He Lands
at Havre.


b. Associated Press to Every Evening
Havre. Sept. 21.-General John j.
Pershing, Commander of the Ameri-
can armies during the war, returned to
France today. The liner Paris, on
which General Pershing crossed the
Atlantic. was escorted into the port
of Havre this morning by the French
battle cruisers Strassbourg and Metz,
ten torpedo boats and ten destroyers.
The general stood on the bridge of
the Paris as guest of Captain Maurrar
OF the liner, and received a noisy and
enthusiastic welcome as the vessel
steamed up the roads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
WILLIAM GUM. JR., FOR
FRANKFORT POSTOFF|CE.
He Has Been Recommended by
Congressman Layton for
Appointment.
Special Dispatch From Every Evenings
Washington Correspondent.

w Soti tcHbnucflls
washington, Sept. 21.-William
Gum. Jr., has been recommended by
Representative Layton for appoint
ment as postmaster at Frankford.
Sussex county.
DIR. Layton said this applicant was
the first eligible, as reported by the
civil Service Commission: also that
he was recommended by the County
Committee and was the choice of the
town where the postofiice is located
and that all outside influences were
ignored in making the selection.
Dr. Layton has gone home for n
week or ten days. He understood
before leaving that the House would
recess every three days until the tax
and revenue bills were ready to be
taken UP, and no other business
would be translated I'm the meantime
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
I, L. EYER TICKET WINS
IN CHESTER COUNTY

west Chester, Sept. 21-In Cheste-
county 50 out of 123 precincts indicate
the nomination Of D. NJ Colder as
controller; Walter J. Few for clerk Of
.he courts, and John s. Garret for
Jury commissioner, full ticket for
the Eyre Republican faction.
In West Chester Herman G. Hutt
Icrmer member of Legislature. won
over Plummer (. Jeffries for burgess
by vote of 1854 TO s62.
Mrs Louella Hayes wor .he pomi-
nation Tor a term of ten ycars on the
school board, while Mrs. Alice scatter
5000 ana pr. Leroy Barber will go on
the ucEet for four-year terms.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
LYNCHED WITHOUT CAUSE.
Automobillsts kidnap Negro
Garage Worker and
Hang Him.

BY Associatee Press to Every evening.
Mccomb. Miss. Sept. 2l-Edward
Mcdowell. Negro garage employe and
hospital helper. was hanged by a mob
two miles from here Monday. The
McComb police say they know OF no
motive for the lynchlng.
An automobile party, they say,
drove, up to the premises where the
Negro was sleeping. froced him into
the car and departed hurriedly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
Deny Intent to Violate Law.

David Springman. proprietor Of the
Toggery Shop, 1o4h West Tenth
street, and Raymond White, proprietor
of a delicatessen store at 210 West
Tenth street, in Municipal Court to-
day pleaded nolle contendere TO charg-
es of violating liquor laws White ad-
mitted selling some Jamaica ginger
and quart of cider. according to
Prosecutor Green. Judge Hastings
imposed a fine of $500 Decision was
reserved until Friday in the case of
Springman. No liquor was found by
the police in their search of the place.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
POLICE SEEK OWNER
OF BEHEADED CHICKENS

Carrying nine chickens with
the heads wrung off. two Me-
groes, John Dudley and Robert
Cubbage, were taken into GUS
tody by Patrolman Daney about
o'clock this morning near the
Causeway.
The police have been unable
to find the owners of the chick
ems. In Municipal Court to-
day the case against the men
was continued until Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
HOUSE ALSO WOULD PROBE
w. VA. MINING CONDITIONS

Washington, Sept. 2I.-Another in
yestigation of conditions in the West
Virginia coal ffelds was proposed in
resolution introduced in the House to-
day by Representative Foster, Repuh-
lcan' Ohio, Who suggested that the in
quiry be undertaken by . House mines
and mining subcommittee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
i3l, IA SKILLED WORKERS
ADMITTED LAST YEAR

By Associated Press TO Every Evaning.
Washington, Sept. 2I.-SkiIled
workers among immigrants arriving
In this country during the fiscal year
ending last June numbered ls1.774
against 6s,96T during the previous fis-
cal year, according to figures made
public today by the Department of
Labor.
There were 17,Si5 clerks and ac-
countants admitted during the fiscal
year while mariners with 1921 were
second in numbers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION
VOTED DOWN IN PENNA

Philadelphia, Sept. 21.-The Consti-
suuonat Convention has apparently
been defeated in both city and state
though late returns give the eonven-
ton a fair showing in the state.
Voters throughout Pennsylvania an
pear TO have been more interested in
the nomination Of candidates. and in
many sections there was only a passive
interest in the convention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
SENATE GETS TREATIES.
Harding Sends Pacts for Rati-
fication With Brief For
NAL Note.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Sept. 21.-The treaties
with Germany, Austrit. and Hungary
were sent to the Senate for ratifica-
ton today by President Harding
The treaties were accompanied only
by brief formal note OF transmittal
and were sent TO the capitol by a
White House messenger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
Suit on Grocery Bnl.

Louis Shendleman, a grocer, today
entered suit against Samuel Bishop.
who it is alleged. is in the arrears to
the extent of se9.59 on a grocery bill.
Magistrate Barnet Gluckman entered
judgment for the fun amount. Bishop
was ordered to pay So month on the
bill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
FUGITIVE GOES BACK 70 JAIL.
After Three Years Freedom Iowa
Slayer Is Arrested.
ey Associated Press 10 every I.venlrx.

ey Associated Press 10 every Evening"
New York. Sept. 21.--Wuiiam sayles.
alias Robert Wilson. arrested after
arriving from England. was held bv
the police today for return TO the
Iowa State Penitentiary. from which
he is said TO have escaped three wears
ago while serving a sentence for kin-
ing John G. Runyon OF Council
Bluffs
Deported from England for regis
tcring in the alien Office under a fa!se
name, he Was admitted TO this country
by a board % inquiry az Ellis Island
because he is a citizen and then wan
arrested by a city detective.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
Amnsements ronlrhL

Piayhouse--''The -Four Horsemcu.
Polly With Past y
Aialestic-'Th Cup of Life.
Arcadta-''M " hen Lights Are Low H
Rialt0-'r the Revenge OF Taryan ss
Parkway-- Madonnas and Men. =
Aldine-"W Am NJ"
Strand--'rhe sage Hen
savoy Is Life Worth Living7"
Auditorium-Dan
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
RETURNING vACATIONIsTs.

Make certain that delivery
service OF Every Evening is re-
sumed. Telephone the Circu-
lation Department. or your near
est news dealer.
Complaints regarding delivery
should be made direct to Circu-
iation Department. for only In
this way can same be corrected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
Notlce-Moose Minstrels.

There will be a rehearsal on Friday
AZ y. m. and Sunday at p. m. All
members of Minstrel Troop please re-
spond. w +. Lane, Chairman Enter
tainment Committee.--Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
Weather ForecasL

By Associated Press 20 Every evening.
cast for Delaware.
showers TINS afternoon and fnnir ht
Thursday partly cloudy aud s0mcwhat
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21

Bloating and gas on the stomach
quickly relieved by Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy Ore dose VIII convince or
money refunded. All druggists.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21

Have you tried Glover Dairy But.
ter3 Telephones 4540-1541.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-21
BOO KILLED WHEN
CHEMICALS EXPLODE
IN GERMAN PLANT
Town Of oppau, in the Phins
Palatinate, Reported To-
tally Destroyed.
SHOCK FELT FOR MILES

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Mayence. Germany. Sept 2f--s p.
m.-Eight hundred persons are report
ed to have been killed and many ln-
jured today by explosions in fhs
Badische Anilinfabrik works AZ Oppau.
near Frankenthal. IN the Rhine
palatinate