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Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-07
Senator Kenyon Tells
Harding He Won't Be Judge

Washington, Oct. o.--Senator
Kenyon, republican. Iowa. informed
President Harding that he could no,
consider at the present time accept
anee OF the federal judgeship OF the
northern Iowa district.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-07

The poster will depict young
woman. the Goddess OF Speed, stand
ing tiptoe atop the world. with arms
outstrctched, holding 4 monoplane
which she is about to launch with a
gentle puff OF her breath. Her dra-
pcries are being blown violently
backward, giving the impression OF
flight.
Shadow lettering on the back
ground OF the poster relates the in
Yit.. ..tion to come TO Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-07
Widow of Founder of the
Kansas City Star Dies at Home

Kansas City, Oct. 6.-Mrs. Will
liam Rockhill Nelson, widow .. Viii
liam Rockhill Nelson, founder of the
Kansas City Star, died at her homo
here today following an illness of
more than a month.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-07

orbitant prices for beer. according
to the indirect information | have.
He asked why the big charge, and
was informed that the sheriff's Office
was getting hall of the proceeds for
protection"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-07

The invention OF a Frenehman en-
ablcs oxyace,ylene blow pipes used
for cutting metals 10 be lighted under
water.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-07
Save 25% to 50% On
Dining Room Suites
Next Saturday At.
Union 0utfitting Co.
A Few of the Many Re-
markable Bargains Now
on Display in Windows.

The big sale OF Dining Room
Suites which takes place at the
Union Outfitting Co. next Satur-
day is one Of the greatest
money-saving events Of it's kind
Omaha has known in years.
These are suites AS well as in
dividual pieces in every wanted
wood-every popular finish and,
best of all. II Is GOOD furniture
that you can depend upon 10
give you years Of satisfaction. In
addition to the dollars to be
saved, you have the advantage Of
easy-to-pay terms.
Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-07

ADVERTISEMENT. A
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01

MANY LAW vIOLATORS.
Shot Loaded Rcvolvcrs All Over
Town at Midnight Last
Night.

Many Wilmingtonans started the new
year by violating the law. Although the
shooting of firearms in the city Is pro-
hibited, under heavy penalty, many Per-
SONS used this form Of hilarity for nshering
in the new year. Not content with shoot
ing blank cartridges some shot loaded
guns, in evidence of which spent bullets
were found all over town today.
A .f4-calibe slug WAS Picked up IN
front of Every Evening Office today, its
condition showing that it had been recent
ly fired One man was killed last night, as
explained elsewhere, and many other lives
were endangered by this recklessness.
James Bennett and William II Brown,
oolored, New Year revelers, arrested last
night by Officers Burchenal and Hunter,
were arraigned in Municipal Court today
on charges of disoharping firearms within
the city limits and with carrying concealed
deadly weapons Judge John Lynn dis
missed both men after severely repri-
manding them for carrying weapons,
stating TINT the only thing which saved
them from a severe sentence was the TACT
that the weapons were loaded with blank
cartridges. Bennett said his home was IN
New Castle and he had come to this city
TO celebrate. Brown gave his home rs
4l3 East Twelfth street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
COAL COMPANIES INDICTED.
Charged With Making Excessive Profits
In New York.

New York, Jan. 1.-The Federal grand
jurv Yesterday returned indictments
charging the Haddock Mining Co, of
Lucerne, Pa, and the Won Storch Col
lieries Co. of Scranton, Pa, and their
exclusive sales agent in this city with
profiteering in the sale of domestic sizes of
anthracite coal in violation OF the Lever
act.
The indictments, returned on evidence
furnished by Armin W Riley, head of the
& ,sernment flying squadron" OF profiteer
il iaters. charged the Haddock company
with selling at unfair and unreasonable
D ices 1880 tons of coal during Septem-
b,r and October The indictment alleges
ne company sold coal t. o. b. mines at
from SIS to SIS ton when reasonable
price would have been about ss.35 q ton. :
Prosecutor Riley said the price charged
by tho two colliery companies and Meeker
for coal at the mines was greatly in ex-
cess of that obtained by retail dealers IN
this city for coal delivered here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
Al JORDAN KILLED
WHILE ON STREET
ABOUT MIDNIGHT
Struck by Bullet From Unknown
Source While Walking at Third
and Jefferson.
PROBABLY PRANK OF
NEW YEAR CELEBRATOR

Alfred Tyson Jordan, 30 years old, /,
living at Sl1 West Second street, one oi
the best known telegraph operators IN this
city, was instantly killed by . .32-calibre
revolver bullet at about 1900 oc lock this
morning. near Third and Jefferson streets
The police and detectives are making
every effort 20 solve the mystery, which
surrounds the shooting, for which, 1t is
believed, New Year celcbrator is re-
sponsible.
Jordan, who was n telegraph operator
employed by the Postal 1clegraph-Cable
Co, at Eighth and Shipley streets, was
on duty at the Office last night until IL
o'clock The young mans father, IRWIN
NJ. Jordan, who is also employed by the
telegraph company, awaited the midnight
hour, after which both father and son left
for their home at the Second street adj
dress While walking along the east aide
of jefferson street, going south, they had
reached point about 30 feet north of
Third street, when the mysterious bullet
struck the younger man under the right
eve, penetrating his brain and killed him
Instantly
The father, who is So years of age, was
walking on the inside when the shot
was fred. He claims he heard the bullet,
which seemed 60 have come along the
fence north of the northeast corner of
Third and Jefferson streets. Directly over
the fence and facing Jefferson street are
several bay windows OF homes IN West
Third street. The father was few PAGES
behind his son when the shot was fired
and although tho report was distinct, he
claims he saw no flash
JORDAN INSTANTLY KILLED.
Immediately following the shot Jordan
collapsed on the pavement without utter
ing a sound. The father. terror stricken.
stood and called for help Upon the ar
rival Of the police patrol car the Young
man was FIRST taken % the Homeopathic
Hospital, where physicians PRONOUNCED
him dead The father, not believing what
had been told him, had the body removed
80 tho Delaware Hospital and from there
it was removed TO the morgue.
This morning Investigation by the
police failed 10 disclose the source Of
the shot which killed Jordan. Apparently
no one was in sight in either direction
when the shot was fred and tho only clue
the police have il the testimony of the
father. The police are Of the opinion that
the shot was 3 stray one fired by New
Years celebrator.
Deceased had been an employe az the
Postal Telegaph-Cable Co for many
wears and was we'll known in this CITY
The death of Jordan involves unusual
sadness. inasmuoh that only last Decora-
tion Day he was released from the
Homeopathic Hospital after months Of
confinement due 10 double pneumonia
He Is survived by his wife and l3-year-
old son, Tyson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
JONES SAID TO HA We BEEN
SHOT IN SOUTHWEST
Reported Death of Man Said TO
Have Gone Away With
Glorious Cottreu.

Another development has come TO
hight IN the departure from this city some
months ago of Glorius Cottrell, 5l3 Lom-
bard street, who disappeared from her
home about the same time that a boarder
also left. The father of the girl reported to
the police last night that he had received
word from Philadelphia from a MIR
Burger. who Is related 10 Frank Jones, the
man who is said to have accompanied the
girl when she left this city, that Jones had
been shot and killed in New Mexico. The
information given TO the father of the girl
was lacking in details, but further particu-
lars we're promised in a special delivery
letter to be mailed today TO the parents of
the girl in this city Burger, the relative
Of Jones. lives at 4223 Ninyard street.
Philadelphia.
Burgers information was to the effect
that he had received a telegram from the
authorities in New Mexico, announcing
the death Of the young man. No details
of the shooting were gwen. No lnforma
ton could be secured today at the home
at 5l3 Lombard, occupants of the house re-
fusing to discuss the matter.
1t was about SIX or seven months ago
when the girl disappeared from her home
about the same time that Jones left The
police were asked to assist in the search Tor
the girl but for some time no information
could be secured as to the whereabouts Of
the missing persons. Fliers weie sent out
bv the police in an effort to locate the girl
and finally word was received that the
couple were living in California, pre-
sumably having been married. 1t is not
known what Jones was doing IN New
Mexico when he was shot
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
GOVERNMENT PAUSES
TO WELCOME NEW YEAR
No Reception at White House,
But Other Functions Con-
tribute Color TO Day.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. The government
machinery in Washington paused today
10 greet the incoming year. Despite
elimination of the customary White House
reception due to President Wilson's i'll
ness, other features of the days observ-
ance promised TO restore much OF the color
fulness of pre-war years.
Instead of the customary reception ut
the White House members of the dIplo-
matte corps were invited to a reception az
the home OF Acting Secretary Davis of the
State Department. Besides informal re-
ceptions by other Cabinet officers, Seere-
taries Baker and Daniels arranged to hold
open house" today TO receive New \ ear
calls from the public at large ss well as
officers of the army. navy and marine
corps and their families.
The men Of the navy. whether sfoat or
ashore. were extended New Year greet
ing by Secretary Daniels in a message
flashed from the great wireless station st
Arlington just as the year 1920 passed out
and 1921 came in. Other wireless stations
picked up the message and today this
message from the chief was read by men
of the American navy around the world:
Greetings TO the men OF the navy,
whose service in 1920 under trying CIR
cumstances has Illustrated the naval habit
Of meeting every emergency with resource
and success. MAY the New Year bring
10 them the recognition which patriotic
service rightly merits.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
CHAS. WARNER CO.
PLACES AN ORDER
FOR EIGHT BARGES
Company Will Spend 100000 on
Equipment in Anticipation
of Active Year.
PREPARING NOW FOR
EXPECTED RESUMPTION

The Charles Warner Co has extensive
work under way in this city for the ex-
pectcd revival of business in the spring
These development plans include the con-
struction Of eight barges at the American
Car and Foundry Cos plant. involving
an expenditure Of S150,o0 work on two
drcfcS. which will amount TO about $50 O0l
and the Improvement Of the south side
wharvcs. at the foot Of Market street
where a repair shop is to he built Tor the
ordinary repair work Of tho marine equip
ment Of the company.
Charles Warner. president Of the com
panv, said the general experience follow
ing such a great upheavPal rs tho World
War is that II is followed by a succession
Of booms and panics at moro frequent
intervals than in normal times Only two
wears ago. he said. we had 8 substantial
depression. but Il was short lived and dur
inc the next Is months VIC have had tre-
menduous business boom.
Now. We are back again "a a condition
of depression, he continued. and the
war period has built mp a large amount Of
public and private needs by reason Of re-
strlctlons during the war This latent
purchasing power may not he adequately
satisfied for ten OF fifteen years The
purchasing power has temporarily been
cut of by fundamental troubles which
REQUIRE both corrective action and a
breathing spell The corrective influences
have been under way for many months
and large number of industries have al
ready had the breathing spell and the de
fataon necessary TO pave the way for the
next buslness boom
Continued on page $
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
DEMOCRAT rs To CAUCUS
At DOVER ON MONOA !
Will Decide on House Officers and
Distribution of Party
plums.

Democratic members Of the General
Assembly will causcus IN the House of
Representatives hall at Dover at Q clock
on Monday evening TO plan for the part
they will play In the opening of the Legs
lature on Tuesday So far there are no
plans made. the result of the election In
the Seventh Representative district of
Sussex county coming as great surprise.
At the caucus. the names of men who
will be selected TO head the Democratic
factions will be selected and the appor-
tionment of offices doubtless decided upon
In the dividing OF the offices of the House,
the Democrats from New Castle county
will not fare very well, IT is said, because
there are but four Representatives from
this county. Kent with nine votes and
Sussex with five will undoubtedly have
first choice. =
The most attractive plum is the position
of clerk of the House. Whether Sussex
will claim this, or even if il should,
whether Kent with its majority of votes
would permit the lower county TO seize
the plum is question that the caucus
members VIII have TO wrestle with.
Rev lack Wells. who is an ardent
Democrat and the pastor of Wesley NJ +.
Church of this city, will be a strong cand-
date tor the position OF chaplain OF the
House. Rev. Wells devotion to his party
is well known, and upstate Democrats
will, 1t is said, make fight for his being
named to that honor.
There has been no attempt on the part
of the New Castle county Democrats TO
get together on any legislative Jobs and it
is said there will be none held prior to the
caucus on Monday night
State Senators James w. Robertson of
Wilmington, Wallace S. Handy of Milford
and j. Carey Palmer Of Milton have been
proposed for President pro tempore of the
Senate.
Julian c. Walker of Wi mi gton is
candidate for Senate attorI ey
Former Representative William &.
Brooks Of Glasgow and Warren Taylor of
Wilmington have been suggested for
Senate clerkships.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
SKEPT|CAL
ABOUT De VALERA
Unable to Locate Irish Presi-
dent" Reported as Landing
Safely in Ireland.

London, jan t.--Reports that Eamon n
do Valera. president of the Irish rcpuh-
lie, has landed in Ireland have greatly
piuued public curiosity, and confirmation
of the rumors il eagerly awaited. News
papers feature the statement Of Harry
Boland that the president has arrived
safely In Ireland, but mono has Succeeded
in ascertai,ng dc Nalera's whereabouts
nor received any news about him beyond
what has been cahled from New York.
In some quarters there is much skep-.
ticsm regarding the whole story, and
Dublin Castles profession of ignorance
relative TO de Naloras landing encourages
doubt in the accuracy IF the report On
the other hand there are many who sec no
improbahility in the story.
New York, Jan THAT doubt and
modification which for the past three
weeks have surrounded the whereabouts
of Eamonn de Valera, president OF the
Irish republic" was clarified somewhat
yesterday when Harry Roland, de Valera 9
secretary, announced that his chief had
sent him p cable message TO the effect that
he had Just landed on Irish soil.
Continued fa4ue IL 8
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01

Wilminrtons Charter Committee, by n
majority vote, yesterday afternoon, de-
cided 10 recommend 90 the various civic
organizations that have been seeking .
change in municipal direction the adop-
tion of a fIve-commissioner form Of gov
ernmen.. This decision was reached after
n meeting of three-hours' duration held
in the Chamber Of Commerce.
Colonel George w Sparks, chairman
of tho charter committee. who was desig-
mated 10 give out the result Of the meet
ing. made this fact known after the ses-
sion. but neither he or other members Of
the charter committee would give details
ofshe argument and debate that resulted in
such engthy session
From information hrtrted about, IL is
learned that a Subcommittee of the char
ter committee IN its report 20 the parent
committee, recommended two forms Of
commission government. One plan fs-
vored the voters electing mayor. and
Permit tho mayor to name all other COM
missi oners. Tho second recommendation
was that Of a fve-rofnmlssioner method.
the five commissioners 10 be elected BY
the people at large, without regard TO
political affiliations.
Continued 90 page 3
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
ROB TAILOR SHOP.
Thieves Take Coats From Establish me Mt
of Samuel Rich 5th and Lombard.

Robbers broke into the tailor shop Of
Samuel Rich. northeast corner, Fifth
and Lombard streets, early yesterday
morning and took two coats, valued at
500. Entrance was CARED through the
window, in which pane of glass had been
removed
Rich was awakened by the sound OF
breaking glass and hurrying 10 the first
floor, saw two men rushing through Sixth
street in an easterly direction. He report
ed the affair 10 the police.
A peculiar feature of the robbery, Is
that the day before IT took place, two
colored menentered the tailor shop and
asking TO sec some mems coats, selected
the two which were stolen. They said that
they would not take the coats with them,
but asked that they he laid aside and
III Il they would call for them later;
Nothing else in the tailor shop was dis
ttlrbed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
CARDINAL GIBBONS
NEAR DEATHS DOOR
Extreme Unction is Administered
to Prclate After Severe
Relapse.


bons has rallied from his relapse Of yes
terday after good nights rest and was
much better this morning. according 70
news received at the archeapicopaI resi-
dence shortly before 10 O'Clock from
Union Mills, Md, where the cardinal - III
at tho home Of friends
The message came from Cardinal Glib
bons' secretary, who was quoted az saying
"his erninenco il feeling fine and is talking
about coming home"
Baltimore, Md, Jan. i.-An the
Catholic religious communities here ern-
brscing the various orders prayed through
out the greater part Of the night for
Cardinal Gibbons, who yesterday suffered
a eevere relapse at the home Of Robert II.
sbrivrr. Union Mills. Md, where he went
nearly month apo for rest. He was
suffering from fatigue due 70 too closs at
,ention 70 diocesan affairs.
Spehial prayers also were offered ~ al
masses today by direction of Bishop O.
II. Corrigan, vicar general of the diocese,
who. after visit to the venerable prelate
Yesterday. issued an official notice 20 the
clergymen of the diocese and through
them 10 their congregations, directing
prayers for his eninence's speedy re-
covery or happy death"
The bishops notice stated that the
cardinals condition yesterday was less
favorable than at any time during hrs III
ness and that he had received the last
sacraments. Yesterday was The second
time he has received extreme JUNCTION the
first having been about two weeks ago
when his condition first became grave.
Since then he had gained steadily IN
strength until yesterday
The cardinals physicians believe that
minor reIapses, as well as his condition
Yesterday, havs heen brought about by
nervousness induced by the reception ot
visitors bv the prelste lias~had been
uoficeahly worse after visits Of any length.
Earlier in the dav yesterday the car
dinal gave a New Years message 20 his
host OF friends in Baltimore, Washington
and throughout the country, expressing
regret that he would not be able this year
20 greet his Baltimore and Washington
friends in person on the first two Sundays
of the New Year, as has heen his custom
for more than a generation. He asked
their continued prayers and gave them his
blessing and best wishes.
Up To 9 O'Clock this morning no word
concerning the cardinal had beer received
at the archepiscopai residence or by his
physician here since about : O'Clock last
night when IL was stated that he was
slightly better.
The doctor said the cardinal IS suf-
fering from muscular weakness which
involved the heart action. but that between
these attacks che Is a. well as YOU or |.
The doctor added that be would bring
hls patient home next week unless his
health DosltlvelY forbids.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
REAOJUSTMENT is
NOW TAKING PLACE
Bankers. Merchants and Others
Who Know Are Decidedly
Hopeful.
LOOK FOR A NEW
ORDER OF THINGS
All Can Help by Being Cheerful
and Putting Forth Best
Efforts.

With a feeling of hope. which really
amounts 10 optimism. the business m
t.rests of Wilmington today looked IN on
the new vear-l92l.
While views that differ as 10 details
concerning the prospects, all seem 70 see
daylight ahead, and all evidently believe
that before the end Of the wear industry
and trade will be back to normal and on
moro substantial basis than was possible
during the World War. Some believe
the Improvement will be materially
noticeable even during the winter btt
none look for normal conditions tor sew
eraI months All agree that the best WAY
20 help things along Is for everybody 20
be cheerful and do their very best IN the
business world There are many adverse
conditions that have to nc overcome, herr
a. well rs in the country generally, and
corporation and energy, it Is agreed, are
the best way to overcome them
This is the sentiment among the com
rnercial interests of Wilmington, as gath
cred by Every Evening reporters. who
made a tour Of the city and interviewed
nrorrinept bankers and merchants as
they could be loce ted. Their views are
gwen below.
rHIe MOST TRYING PERIOD, sAvs MAYOR
In the opinion of Mayor William g
r.vior. one of the officials OF the Delaware
Trust Co, the months Of January and
February are likely to prove the most tn
lnc period Of the coming year, showing
which are the stronger and which the
weaker concerns IN the business world
The next few months should sec the
establishment of trade and industry on q
stable basis: though 1t is impossible 70
saw in advance Just what this Is likely 70
he II II is downward revision then
Il will be merely the question Of manu-
fscturer. merchant and empioye taking
an immediate loss and beginning anew on
the changed basis
In anv case, business must be con
Quoted in closer accordance with the
amount Of capital controller, and not
expanded on a credit footing II capital
sufficient for business OF 100000 IS
available. then the managers must he
satisfied 10 do that amount, and avoid the
attempt TO do four or FIVE times as mucn
l7v the aid of credit devices. If this course
* maintained for a sufficient length ot
time and by the business community as
whole. conhning itself 70 the amount ct
business warranted by the capital IN
hand. credit conditions will soon he ADJUST
ed and then ultra conservative policies
will be relegated 10 the background.
GEO. 5 CAPEILE LOOKS FOR EARLY
IMPROVEMENT.
George s. Capelle, chairman Of board &,
Wilmington Trust Co, believes the worst
Continued on page 3
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
FOILS HOLD-UP MEN.
Whitney Wisneski Drives of Negroes
Who Attempt TO Rob Store.

Displaying unusual courage, Whitney
Wisneski. grocervman at 2O4 Poplar
street. drove off two Negroes who at
tempted TO hold him up ID his store last
night.
Whitney and his s-year-old son We're IN
the store shortly before IL O'Clock, when
two irtoxlcated Negroes entered. After
quarreling about the price Of candy they
approached the proprietor and told him
To hand over the contents of candy box,
aa the same time one put his hand to his
hip pocket
Wisneski grabbed up long knife and
ran around the counter. driving the two
Negroes ahead of kim. -Four other colored
men who appeared TO be f-.e7ds OF the
pair. hastily scattered as the groceryman
drove out the two hold-up men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
Mummers Shoot Out Gas Lamps.

New Year reviewers early this morning
put over a "barage" in Second street
west Of Monroe, dismantling city gas
lamp, and doing other minor damage
The metal top of the lamp was shot from
its fastenings and the globe scattered to
bits Residents were Obliged to close
window shutters to their homes and ra-
main indoors as a matter of safety.