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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
mrs. N. {. FITZPATRICK
VICTIM OF HEART ATTACK
Stricken at Union Fire House
While Planning for May
Day Celebration.

iusl as .hr had reached Union Fire
ttalI. wher, she was 60 attend a meet
mg 10 plau for May Day celebration
tot the children uf her neighborhood,
carly last evening. AIRS Mary Il. Fitz-
patrick was stricken with an attack
os heart failure. and died few minutes
aftcrward The efforts If Or. Alfred
II Kelley 81 1907 du Pont street aided
h, others who were at the Union Fire
Itall did not succeed in reviving her.
Afs Fitzpatrick had been subject TO
Heurt attacks and was stricken once
brForo at Union Fire Hall. while there
lor the same purpose.
Mrs Fitzpatrick was 45 years old. and
vas a native ~ wilmington She lived
.f li4 North du Pont street. where she
.et house for her brother. J. Howard
Dlukker. j printer She has two sons,
Iaseph and Albert both married and
both residents of this city. Another
brother. John Drukker. lives in Wash
iuet0n. and Anna Drukker. a sister.
lives here Another sister. Mrs. Regina
Myers. lives az Rochester. y. y.
Mrs Fitzpatrick was a member OF
81. Peters Roman Catholic Church and
VAS prominent in the work of that or
sanitation. she was also interested in
the political work Of women, and was
chairman of the Twelfth Ward Demo-
,ratic Committee in the last Presiden-
ial campaign.
For many years Mrs. Fitzpatrick had
devoted a large part of her time to
charitable work and was interested
especially in the Community Service
and the Clayton Neighborhood Associa-
tion The latter organization was the
result of her efforts 10 make conditions
better IN that section for the children.
and IL was to attend a meeting of the
officers OF the association that she had
gone 10 Union Fire Hall when she was
stricken last evening Under her
leadership the Clayton Neighborhood
Association developed into an organiza-
ton Of over 100 members
The members of the Clayton Neigh
borhood Association, in a brief session.
voted to prepare resolution OF respect
and sympathy for the family. and to
pustpone the May Day festival from
May 2S 10 June iS as one e;ti iance of
the esteem IN which she was held by
tho members Of the association
The funeral viii be from the residence.
ia North du Pont street, Saturday
morning al o'clock. with requiem
mass az 81. Peters Cathedral. Inter
mcnt will be in the Cathedral cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
LIQUOR SELLERS TO
Be SENT TO PRISON
Several Given Heavy Penalties IN
the Municipal Court This
Morning.

-Four men we're convicted and sen
fenced in Municipal Court yesterday on
charges Of selling Intoxicating liquor.
John Retkowski. proprietor of former
saloon, at Seventh and Railroad ave
nues. was sentenced TO pay fine OF
$500 and serve two months imprison-
ment John Males. proprietor OF 4
candy and cigar store at Eighth and
Spruce streets. was sentenced 20 hne
OF $500 and two months II. the work.
house.
Harvey Kane was fined $500 and sen
fenced 10 i've months IN The worlhouse,
while Max Cooper was sentenced e
pay a fine Of s4g0 and costa and serve
thirty days i'm the worshouse.
The case OF Toney santl charged
with violating the state liquor law. was
continued until THURSDAY lie was ar
rested by officer Regenauer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
MORE TALL CEDARs.
Brandywine Forest Initiates % Candidates
Into Forest.

Brandywine Forest, No, 20. Tall Ccdars
of Lebanon, held business meeting N the
New Century Club last night with about
GOO in attendance Walter /. Morgan,
Grand Tall Cedar, presided Twenty-Five
candidates were initiated into the forest
by the degree staff A prize Of a loving
cup was awarded the forty-three guards
Of the forest for their excellent appearance
and good showing at the rational con-
ventior, hdd in Atlantic City, n. j.
recently.
Entertaining features Of the evening
were concert given by Brandywine
Forests band, composed Of forty pieces,
under the direction Of Henry G Draine.
and vaudeville performance by Philadel-
phia talent
The forest will attend an institute ct
the Washington, ID. G. Forest on May %,
IN Washington. The members will also
attend ceremonial session Of Penn
Forest Chester, on MAY 81. and will
make the trip by special trolley cars.
The forest will be accompanied TO Chester
bv its band. The next meeting Of Brandy
wine Forest will be held in June.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
CHILDREN'S PARTY.
Given in Honor Of Birthday Anniversary
nf Leonard Scott, IN.


Master Leonard Scott. Jr, celebrated
his third birthday anniversary with
party at his home. Alb East Fourth street
last evening at 80 The little liddics
enjoyed themselves in playing games
The diningroom was decorated IN pink
and blue crepe paper. Re 'rcshments were
served at Q O'Clock The guests were.
Audrey Stewart Doris Cobb, Sylvia
Josloff, Helen Fox, Ruth Warrington,
Mario McGranary. Billie Conley, Jr.
Wharrv. Elizabeth Conley, GLADYS
Stewart, Jr Yarnall, Jr Cobb, Catherine
Brogan, Alice Staub, Elletta Newman,
Helen Workhier, Dorothy porkhizer,
Helen Perine, Emma Barcus Nav Barcus,
Tilhe Sherbokow, Norman Aiumford.
Helen Mumford, Mrs Fred Cobb, Mrs
Reba Staub, Mrs Joseph Stewart, Mrs.
T.. Workhner, Mrs Martin Newman.
Mrs. Nettie Keefe, Mrs. A. NJ. Granary,
Miss Adaline Dennis, Mr., Howardkeefc.
Mrs. G. Lerst. Mrs. f. Warren and Mrs
Helen Scott
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Scottish Rite sIason's Reunion.

The Delaware Consistory of the Scot
.;sb Rite Maso will hold a reunion on
Nav 25. 26 and y, when a class of 200
will be initiated The exercises will be
held in the auditorium of the New Cen
tury Club, and in the Consistory hall
on jefferson street The ninth, tenth and
fourteenth degrees viii be given on the
afternoon of May %: and the fifteenth
will be conferred in the evening: the
eighteenth, the Knight Of the Rose Croix.
on the afternoon Of May %; and the
twenty-frst in the evening. The thirty
second degree viii hold the concluding
session on the afternoon of May 27.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
CITY MAY NAVE TO
RAISE $4OO, 900 IN
LOCAL SCHOOL TAX
Continued from page 1


poration tax. but the persons now eal-
culating do not seem to consider these
items worthy of consideration.
Under the new State School law the
county a5-cent tax on personal property
and real estate viii go to the State Tor
school purposes In addition to tins
city Council will probably levy 3o-
cent rate on personal property ana real
estate. DIR. II. w. Cooper, director OF
the educational bureau of the Service
Citizens of Delaware. informed the SEN
ate, while pleading for elasticity OF
referendum. that wilmington asks Tor
q s3-cent rate beyond the county rate.
Based on the assessment of Sl14,ooo,ooo
recently announced, a city 35-cent rate
would yield s39S50o.
This development, taken in considera-
tion with the possibility of City Coun-
ell finding a way 10 pare down some OF
the department budgets, may prevent
any increase in the tax rate.
Under the terms of the new state
School law the State Board of Educa-
ton must apportion its general budget
items on a four-fold basis. First, num-
ber of teachers; secondly, total enroll
ment: thirdly, average daily attendance
and fourthly. the condition of buildings
on this basis Wilmington will aver
age about s5 per cent. Thirty-five pei
cent of the total amount of the budget
So zoe, 600, is approximately S77o,ooo' tne
amount which il is believed the city wa
eventually receive.
In addition to the specific items al
| lotted 10 wilmington in the budget
| there are two supplementary appfo'
4 priations, s450,000, which according t'
| the foot notes on the budget bii, th'
! state Board of Education may pay foi
4 necessary increases in the salaries oi
teachers. fuel cost and text books, ane
+ 100000 for extra support OF mgr
sghoOiS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
BILL DISMISSED.
Chancellor Hands Down Decree in Case
of Duckatkiewicz VS.. Goliumbski.

A decree was handed down last Friday
by Chancellor Curtis dismissing the bill of
complaint of Waleryon Duchatkiewicz
and wife, Helen " Duchatkiewicz, VS..
Agnes j. Golumbuski and Stanislaw
Tyburski and KatrigiDa TyburskI. his
wife. Robert Adair represented the com
plsinants, and the defendants were repre-
senSed by Harry p. Joslyn for Mrs.
Golumbuski and Wilbur Adams for the
Tybursl<is.
The bill was filed to enforce specific per-
formaDce Of contract.
Mrs. GoluInbuski, who is the mother
of Mrs. Duckatkiewicz, had bought some
property, at sheriff sale, and had later
sold it to the Tyburskis. The Duck
atlliewiczs lived ID the house, and claimed
the property was bought for them. On a
hearing of the proof in the case the bill
was dismissed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
AUTOMOBILE FOR USE
OF CUSTODIAN MILLER

Washington, May 17.--Alien Property
Custodian Miller is TO receive from Con-
gress al automobile for his personal
use.
The second Deficiency Appropriation
bill, completed today by the House APP
preparations Committee carries instruc-
tions 60 the War Department to turn
over, free 0f cost, or charge, TO the
Alien Property Custodian, for his per-
=onal use. one of its surplus passenger
motor vehicles
This biil viii be passed by Congress
Before July i.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
$4,000. 900 BET on RACES.
kentuckians Present Amazing Figures
I'm Anti. Betting Appeal 20 Public.

Louisville, Ky, May Publication
today of an appeal 70 the citizens Of
Kentucky TO rid the state Of its dis
grace and the people of the state Of this
moral curse begins the active cam
paign Of the committee Of Louisville
citizens in the state to have pari matuel
gambling machines at race tracks
brought under the ban of the state an
ti-gambIing laws
Declaring that Kentucky, Maryland
and Nevada are the only states that do
not prohibit gambling. the committee
estimates from figures published in a
sporting paper that moro than s42 600
900 was bet on horse races through
apari mutuelsn in Kentucky last year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
U. S. HAS 106,710y0z0.
Revised Figures Add 27.512 to
Population Of Continental
Section OF the Country.

Warrington May IT, rtnal ssstsssses
placing the total population W con
tineDtal United States l05,7is.s2A. 0r
27,512 more than anpounced isSt Dcio-
beu when preliminary figures were Given
out were submitted today To Bp<ake
glfIeft of the HJuse ~ Repr~ssntAtfv%s
for reaDportlonnseDt pgrrS>s~~ bv D.
rector william M Steusrf. Of thn Bureau
Of the Census.
Final figures place the Total pop~uia
tiou Of the outlying pose~sssorss ~ tho
United States At lz,1@s.7ss. whior
brings the population ~ tn~ sntire
country and It's pcssesfaons 70 Ii7s5f.
35E
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
PANTY SPARED DEPORTATION

Syracuse, ~. r.. May i7r-Dtporfs
lion proceedings started againe Sit1
ander McCaIlun. of tnir city. his VII.
who Is III, and eight children. because ~
his inability % pay two hospital bills
have been halted. according 70 wCfa
sent here from Washington ~ Con-
vressrnan Walter w. nsgee vixDro9a
protests were registered With him bl'
the characterization League vr~kerf
and the local British war veteran com
rnand. lie was 70 have been sent bac
10 Canada
McCallpm has promised 20 pay w.
In hogpital bilig AT the rats ~ y q
week and thus Close the case INN
grafton authorities have agreed ~ frcp
the case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
ronosTo GnTs mo mATeH.
Anstraflan-fa Canadian Tennis Contest
for Davis Cup 70 be Played July ~.

Toronto. Ont. May 1.-THE Aus
traiasian-6 Canadian Davis cup tennis
match viii be played on the courts of
the Toronto Tennis club. July ~, IS
and 2G. Final details were completed
today on receipt ef a eablegram from
the Australian Tennis Association. ac-
eepting the invitation Of the Canadian
association to play the matches here.
The cabIegranl stated that the Anti
podean team. comprising Anderson,
Hawkes., Todd and Peach and accom-
panied by the necessary officials. would
sail from sydney on the Niagara. June
9. If the Australians arrive before
July . they viii compete in the Domin-
ion championships
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
suupIy Concerns Discuss Prices.

Representatives of builders supply com
pennies, will meet with the committee of
business men who are engaged in forming
plans to stimulate building, at the Cham
Der of Commerce this afternoon. One Of
the largest supply concerns has announced
a cut in prices and others are expected to
follow suit According taa member Of the
committee, things appear to be coming
along smoothly in the negotiations be
tween builders and labor so that it is
expected that many contracts that local
architects hold, waiting for more ad-
yantageous times, may be put out for bids
In short time
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
HEsTs DHOR AZ COSTLY
APARTMENTS AHE VACANT

BY Associated T'ress To Every Egouing
Chicago. May f7.---ftent copceH#-
sior1s as an indueeuept To pros
pectiye tenants TO rent an apart
menf were offered IN CnIcago ~.
day for The fret time In several
years. A real eatafe firm nd
vertised free rent until June I on
two apartments III choice resi-
Dental section. One gas six
rooms. sun parlor and bath with
rental Of y120 a month, while
the other WAS four rooms and
bath for SIS. Real estate agents
1 said that the higher priced apart
mauts were plentiful bat that
there were none Of the moderate
priced variety for rent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
NEW ROAD PLANNED.
To Serve HiIlerest Section OF Brandy
wine Hundred.

The Levy Court yesterday re-
solved to request the appointment of
a commission by resident Judge Her
bert L. Rice TO lay out road from
Hiilcrest and Chestnut avenues, HHl-
crest, TO Eleventh street and Rodman
road, Beiiefonte, in Brandywine hum
dred. A petition requesting that action
was presented with the signature of 154
persons interested in the matter
The county engineer was instructed
to make a survey and prepare plans
and specification for the construction
of new road through the village Of
Port Penn and advertise for bids.
A letter, complaining of annoyance
from Aurora Borealis, and wireless
waves" signed by Amelia Handy Of 600
Pine street, was received.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
LIQUOR FoR THE ARMY.

An order was issued by Judge Hugh
M. Morris in the u. s. District Court
yesterday directing the delivery by
w. Truxton Boyce to the Y. S. Marshal.
of 40 cases and five barrels of liquor
seized several months ago the marshal
to transfer same to the order OF the
chief medical inspector of the New
York District.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses were issued by
Magistrate L. J. Broman Monday to
Frank sloan. II Bates Court, and Ester
McColouger. 9 Baites Court; Charles
Leon Stewart, 314 West Seventh street,
and Zupah L. Whitesell, Brack- TX. /.
Howard Williams, 10 Lord street, and
Nellie Black. same address; Reese
Scott, 1913 East Thirteenth street, and
Marion Loper, same address; Philip
Baker, 1870 Scott street. and Augusta
Workman, 1872 Thatcher street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
To Consider Mercantile Budget.

Directors Of the Chamber Of Commerce
win meet on Friday, for the purpose of
considering budget for the Mercantile
section. The merchants have prepared an
ambitious program for the coming year
and this will require more money in order
to inaugurate it than may be needed after
the plan has been gotten into working
condition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
ASHLEY ROAD CONTROVERSY.
Inder Court Order j. ID. Chalfant Has
Ifutil June IL 20 Remove Fence.

The Ashley road controversy appears
10 be "a bit complicated, due to the fact,
presumably, that some do not know
nat the court gave J. d. Chalfant until
June Ia in which to remove a fence
complained Of
Some tree trimming began on the
and Monday night by another resident
winch renewed the friction. after which
trexpassers were warned off the prop
erty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
SAY MAN ISN'T ILL.
Appears to Be Two Sides to West End
Eviction Story.

Regarding the efforts being made 70
evict Kentmere avenue man. reported
to be iii and unable to work, Deputy
Sheriff Thomas X. Parker. who found
the family living under distressing cir
cumstances, was informed by an agent
of house owners yesterday that physi-
clans have found the man TO be physi-
cafly fit to work. Parker was also told
that he declines employment. and is
depending upon charity. 1t was made
clear that the mans former employers
will see to it that the mans wife and
children are properly cared for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
NEwBERRY ELECTION UP AGAIN.

Senate Committee to Decide on NeXt
Step at Fridays Meeting.
Washington. May 1.-THE senatorial
election contest between Senator New
berry and Henry Ford IS 10 be taken un
Friday BY the Senate privileges and
elections committee. Chairman Dill
ingham has issued a cali for the meeting
which is expected to consider the effect
of the recent Supreme Court decision
disnissing charges against Senator
Newberry and whether the decision
leaves any further action for the Sen
ate to take.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Democrats Plan city Campaign.

Democratic city leaders held con
ference today, relative to the municipal
campaige Meetings and speakers were
discisssed and tentative arrangements
made to have Thomas f. Bayard, candi-
date for mayor, and others on the city
ticket explain municipal problems.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
GOES TO NAVAL ACADEMY.

Ralph sentnlan. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert A. Sentman of 401 West
Twenty street, received word on
Monday that he has passed the entrance
examination TO Annapolis Naval Acade-
my. and may be called to entrance in
the academy any time after Juns Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
DEFENDANT WINS.
In Louis Cohen's Damage Suit Apainsl
Railroad Director.

Under instructions from Judge Nor
ris. the jury IN the case Of Louis Cohen
VS.. the Director General Of Railroads,
brought in a verdict for the defendant.
yesterday.
The plaintiff asked $4,000 damages
for injuries suffered when moving
freight out Of car at Aberdeen. Nd,
a barrel rolling upon him when he
stumbled over some iron pipe III the
ear
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
ATTENDING ART CONFERENCE.
Delaware Fair Association Represented
AT Washington Meeting.

Miss Emma r. kein, assistant secre-
tary Of the Delaware State Fair Asso-
ciation is in Washington today, represent
ing the Delaware organization at meet
ing Of the American Federation of Art
This afternoon there viii be two ad-
dresses of interest to Fair Associations.
These will be by Ross Crane of the Art
Institute of Chicago and J.. NJ Churbuck
director of the Art Department of the
Massachusetts, State Fair
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Stale Road Meeting Postponed.

The State Road Community Club has
postponed the meeting scheduled for to-
night until next Thursday evening, May
26. owing TO the recent death of two Of its
members, Albert McCallister and Emily
May RaTnbo.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Divorce Granted.

a decree nisi on the ground Of adult
cry was granted by Judge Rice yes
terday in the case Of Lille Culpepper
-. Charles L. Cuipepper. The case
vas heard on divorce day. but decision
was held up. pending the arrival OF
deposition taken IN California.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
TRUCK HITS BICYCLE.
owng Son of Charles l.. Meiler Has
Close Can.

Frank Meiler. u year old son
Charles l.. Meiler. butcher of S23 King
street, had narrow escape from in
Jury when a bicycle which he was rid
ing was struck by a truck at Fourteenth
and French streets at noon yesterday.
The rear wheel OF the bicycle was
mashed and the boy thrown to the
street. The driver OF the truck it is
said. did not stop to ascertain whether
the boy was seriously injured, but sped
on. A companion OF the Meiler boy
managed 20 get the number OF the truck
and reported IL 10 the police.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Connecticut Count Unfinished.

Washington. May I7.--Census figures
fr 1920 made public today. gave Con-
necticut a population of .358,732 whites,
81 .046 Negroes. 159 Indians, $50 Chi
nese. 102 japanese and 26 all other
eT3. .s3s OF the total population being
males anc 6s5 ,2s6 females
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Autos Collide.

A slight collision between the auto
mobile OF j. NJ. Ellenberder, sos Equita-
Bile Building, and that Of r. W Cook.
1920 Gilpin avenue, occurred at Tenth
and Orange streets Monday after
noon No damage was done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
TURKISH PACT LAPsEs.
Nationals Successes Given Cause OF
Hostile Attitude Toward France.

Hostile Attitude Toward France.
Washington, May 17---FalluTe Of the
Turkish Nationalist government Of AM
CORA 70 ratify the treaty concluded
March Il between the French govern
nent and the Turkish Nationalists il
expected to cause a lapse Of the
agreement, according to advices re-
ceiyed here today in official circles.
Recent Turkish successes against the
Greeks were reported 70 have developed
an uneompromising attitude among the
Nationalists toward the French. At
the same time it was stated that the
Bolsheviki were encouraging the OBJ
duracy Of the Turkish Natonalists and
that the Moscow government had
pledged further assistance 70 the Turks
in the event the treaty was permanently
reieetea
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Edifnr InYnY to Italy.

Washington, May 17,--Richard WASH
burn Child, author and former editor
Of Golfers Weekly has been selected
BY President Harding to be ambassador
TO Italy,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Gold Watch Found.

State Highway Policeman Joseph A.
Mcyey found gold watch and chain
which was presumably lost by an auto
ist. 3
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
OBITUARY.
snsan j. Melvin .

Susan ]. Melvin. ~ years old, who
did Monday at her home, 107 West
Thirty third street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Two Months and $500 for Liquor Seller

Anthony Zakowski was sentenced To
pay fine of $500 and serve two months
in the workhouse by Judge Lynn in
City Court yesterday, on charges OF
selling liquor.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1921-01-21

DR.. George w. Young, nation
al speaker Anti-Saloon League
of America. will deliver his IA
nous Chautauqua lecture. ma
tional and World Wide Prohibi-
tion-The Duty of the Hour"
next Sunday morning in the
Methodist church, at ii o'clock.
Sunday evening. at 1880 o'clock
he will repeat the lecture in the
First Baptist church.
All are welcome. The lecture
is free. Every right-thinking cit
izen of Aberdeen and vicinity
should hear this lecture to keep
him right. If there are any
wrOng-thinking citizens, they
should hear it also. Perhaps If
would make right-thinking citi-
zenS of them.