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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
TO AVERT DREAD LINE.
Chicago Business Men Plan d Make
IL unnecessary.

Chicago. Feb. 14.-One hundred Of
Chicagos foremost business leaders
representing investments worth more
than $1,000. 100000 pledged themselves
Friday to make it unnecessary for
Chicago to have n bread line.
They decided TO stimulate business
and thus provide more work. The ve-
hicle TO be used will be the Pageant Of
Progress" to be staged the last week of
July and the first week of August
Dealers, manufacturers and others In
volved in the production and distribu-
ton Of necessities are expected to at
tend the spectacle and divert their trade
from other cities to the business men of
Chicago.
Hundreds of thousands are expected
from radius of 500 miles around Chi
cago. With the other visitors the at
tendance will be. Mayor Thompson esti-
mates. more than 100000. The idea
is Mayor Thompson's.
II don't ike to exaggerate. but gem
tlemen, there are 5000 men in Chicago
ready for the bread line. and most OF
them are ex-service men," said Mayor
Thompson. 1T is a condition we have
TO correct. I believe II is better to pro-
vide work than to give charity
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
STUDENTS DEFEND DANCES.
Carnegie Institute Paper Also Do
clnres Short Skirts "Scnsiblc."

Pittsburg. Feb, 14.--The short skirt,
as decreed by present-day fashions. is
approved. and dances of the day are
defended, In an editorial In this weeks
issue of The Tartan. official student pa
per of tho Carnegie Institute of Tech
noloRy.
The short skirt gives to women and
girls plenty of freedom to move ns
nature intended she should" says Tho
Tartan. which terms the fashion 'sensi-
BILE"
I'VE have attended several dances
during the last week." The Tartan de-
clares. "and no shocking decolletes were
noticed, except possibly on matrons who
should have known better The 'shim-
my IL spoken of quite heatedly, but
we have never seen II carried TO tho
extremes which others rave about. and
we have attended a few parties"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
100 PRINCES IN DELHI.
Brilliant Scene as Native Indian Rulers
Opened Their Chambers

Delhi, India, Feb. 14.-One OF the
largest audiences ever gathered in In
dia crowded the famous Mosu Hall in
Delhi early in the week for the inaug-
ural ceremonies OF the Chamber of
Princes. The huge hall was made pic
turesque by nearly 100 ruling Princes
in their gorgeous robes and jewels. and
civil and military officials in full State
dress Many women were present.
Baron Chelmsford. the Viceroy. and
Lady Chelmsford and the Duke of Con
naught drove to the hall In full state.
with artillery and cavalry escorts. and
on their arrival occupied a throne on
the dais. The cermonies included the
reading OF the Kings proclamation and
special message from the King. and
speeches were made by the Viceroy and
the Duke of Connaught.
The Maharajah scienda of Gwalior
moved. and the MAharaiah of Bikaner
seconded. a resolution Of thanks to the
King. An informal reception TO the
Princes and chiefs ended the function.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
REJECT 81 A DAY CUT.
Building Trades Employees in Eliza
beth Vote Reply.

Elizabeth. ~, j.. Fob. 14.-Represen-
tatives of 1900 skilled workers In tho
building trades in Elizabeth and vicinity
Friday night refused to accept n reduc-
tion of 81 n day in wages IA proposed
by the master builders. The men re-
ceved 50 a day. A commission was
delegated to wait upon the builders and
notify them of last nights decision.
On Monday a joint meeting of en-
ployers and employees will be called I'm
an effort 10 reach an agreement which
would avoid "A lockout or n strike.
Union leaders say there is no iiteli-
hood OF a strike and that tho men
would be willing to accept cut I'm
wages providing the living cost was
lowered.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
Z. s. SILVER HELPED.
Lord Reading Tells How America Went
to Relief of England.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
London, Feb. 14.-Newspapers Of this
city today gave considerable attention
TO the address Of Lord Reading. Viccroy
OF India. before the English Speaking
Union on Saturday night. during which
he told Of the United States opening its
Treasury reserves to seUi Mlynr 10
India during tho war. In their edi-
torial comments the newspapers ex-
pressed tho liyeliest appreciation Of
this action on the part Of the United
States. which brought considerable re-
lief TO England nj a time when af-
fairs In India appeared 10 be critical.
Remembrance Of acts like those,
says the London Times. should enable
both peoples 10 judge n great deal of
ii-conaidered talk with becoming con
tempt"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
PAINTERS, NOT PRINTERS.
ACCEPTED WAGE CIT

Gadsen, Ala, Feb I4.-An error
whereby the word painters" was rend-
cred printers was responsible for
press dispatches under date Of Feb
ruary 10 that Gadsden union printers
had voluntarily reduced their wage
scale from rs cents an hour to e5
cents. The painters announced the re-
duction and the printers were in no
way involved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
CHICAGO WILL RID
POLICE FORCE OF LoAFHRs

Chicago. Feb. 14.-Captains Of every
precinct in the city We're summoned to
appear before Chief of Police Fftzrnaur-
ice 10 receive instructions that they
must discover and report five hundred
ioafers in the department whom the
chief has announced he VIII dismiss.
My three months as head of the de-
partnent have convinced me that out
Of 800 men on the force we have 500
who will not work" the chief said. They
do not wish to succeed in carrying out
the mayors orders TO clean up Chi
cago and ! am not going TO let them
ride along and get the credit for the
great record the other 1900 are max
ing. Let them tie their hats on, for
they are going for a rough ride.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
HARDTNG's INAUGURAL
TO GO OUT BY WIRELESS

Washington, Feb. 14.--Prssident
Harding'r inaugural address may be
heard from Washington through tho
wonders of wireless.
Mr.. Harding IL considering having tbs
address recorded on talking machine
records and then transmitted by radio
phone from the naval wireless station
hero on ths night OF March 4. Thou
sands of wtrIess arnateurs In the east
and middle west. II Is said. are epuippsd
20 receive It.
Amateurs NIL over Tho East are
already bombarding the Preddent-oisct
with wireless calls TO agree 10 the plan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
WILSON CALLS SHALLOW
MIND SIMPLE BUNGALOW

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE best IN
side story" In Washington ~ one
of President Wilson's wittfcisrns.
Recently the President listened pa
tientiy 70 man who impressed him as
having little intellectual depth.
THAT man. said the President. lis a
simple bungalow. He has no upper
STORY whatever"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
q. o.P. WOMEN TO MET.

meeting Of the q. .. r. Women hss
been called for tomorrow night a. Eden
Hall. 30 Woes Tenth street.
II is stated that the matters that VII
come up for discussion at the rnsssing
are the proposed new city charter and
tho Board nf Education bill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
ARCHBISHOP LEAVES FOR
ROME NEXT SATURDAY

Philadelphia. Feb. 14.-Archbishop
Dennis ], Dougherty. of Philadelphia.
who is 10 be elevated 10 the cardlnalate
next month has definitely decided TO
leave for Rome. next Saturday, sailing
from New York on the steamship
Nieuw Amsterdam. He viii be ac-
companied by several priests from the
Philadelphia archdiocese
Archbishop Dougherty has received
many congratulatory kilograms from
al Of he country
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
BUYS BIGGEST SHIP.
Bismarck 6sssrsl By white Star Li~s
for N. Y. 0Nry10n.

Bismarck 6eearel by White Star LiMe
for n. \. Service.
London, Feb. 1.-THE White Star
line has purchased the steamship Bis
narck. the largest vessel In the world.
for ita New York service.
The Bismarck. = vessel Of b6 900 tons.
was built at Hamburg for the HA mburg-
American line. Last fall II wns re-
ported that nre had badly damaged the
vessel while lying Mt her docks in Ham
burg. Under the Versailles Treaty tho
Bismarck WAS TO be delivered TO the
allies. She In the third OF the biggest
liner" class built for the Hamburg
American line. the other two being
the Imperator and tho vaterland. now
the Ieyiathan
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14

For Rent, very desirable apartment.
1920 Delaware avenue. beautiful sur
ropndings immediate possession. Phone
<g5Q.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14
For Rent Garages.

Reasonable. desirable location. en-
trance 1903 Rodney street and 1920
Delaware avenue. Phone 4S50.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14

George c. Davis. Jr.. plumbing and
heating. 29o1 Market street, Phone
34A W.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14

Additional Death notices. received too late
Page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14

Sell your old furniture through Every
Evening want ads
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14

wALTHER--In this city. on February i3,
1921, John walther aged T5 years,
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services at Chandler $
funeral parlors No. l0il jefferson street
Wednesday February ie, at $50 o'clock
Interment Riyerview cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-14

wILIIS-At the residence OF her son Dr.
N Willis, No. 7oS W Tenth street. on
February Is, 1921. Emily r, widow Of
DR. Henry r. Willis ia her S5th year.
Funeral services aud interment at Preston
Md Wednesday. February 10. 1921.
Without further notice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21

An identical condition wholesale prices rising faster and falling faster than retail period and regarded law of business that this would always be should continue ransacted it is transacted
 It is law that water will down hill. But it be to up hill when intelligence puts pump the job
 Retail prices and all other sorts of prices could be controlled extent if intelligence would develop the macn long there control voluntary thousands of and firms retail prices will always time of crisis upward slowly than wholesale and will have more lag on the downward drop
 The intensity of the depression which the country suffers
 partly due to economic ignorance The trouble began when thoughss yet thoughess began agate buyers strike The agitation successful recovered health.
 Deaton which too rapidly may be harm fu than imitation. High prices like walking until he to the top of tower When he wants jump off, he down step tine
 The United States tried to jump off The country organized intelligence applied to business.
 The best minds in America give their attention this that individual enterprise factory needs brains to scrnze the whole enterprise Amer factory filled with able foremen, with mana them
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
DEMANDING SQUARE
 DEAL FOR FARMERS

(Continued from Page One.) them as 'unsound economically be- cause, one must infer, they were largely supported by the bloc
 1T think it shoul be said that the country as a whole, as well as the president, the secretary of agriculture and many other persons fully compe- tent to speak with authority, hold opinions quite the contrary
 Capper declared that the country, ''should rejoice at this time it has a president so wideawake to the needs of agriculture as is President Hard lng," and that the Presidents recent message to congress was "an impress give statement of agricultural require ments as well as an endorsement of the farm bloc's program
 '"The farm bloc is not atten1 pting bulldOzing methods to obtain legiSla- ton but is doing it's manful best to get needed things as well and as speedily done as possible,'' Capper added.
 The farmer is still in need of the governments best attention He must nave relief from the unusual price eveI which has been the source of his greatest Encouragement. He must have still further reduction in freight rates, for agriculture as well as com --lerce and industry, has felt keenly the paralyzing eLLect Of excessive transportation charges.
 Then too he must be given more flexible personal credit accommoda- UiOnS, and a banking system adequate to rural needs.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1921
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PRICES

attack upon retail merchandising which last voc Bridgeport by Representative Forney when he talked in favor of the American Valuation Pan fairly sentative of kind economic thinking which has been the United the of the
 Henry interview printed in The Times day declares that the drop the earlier will be established again. In the broad of his state nent he is right yet the conditions not simple his die implies.
 Three times in the history of America catastrophe climb manifested after the of 19 after the Civil War and after the Great War.
 every wholesale prices climbed faster and higher prices dropped faster further Retail prices always actually higher than wholesale prices The above statement that wholesale went higher and dropped faster relatively than retail prices did
 in wholesale prices begins the goods which have been purchased price, time the of the retailer behind the wholesale rate.
 When the drop in wholesale prices begins the retail stocks purchases at higher price, and wholesale prices will reach bottom much than retail.
 diagram two The upper repre- Shat in 1915 wholesale and retail at their normal eve that tt tho end of 1915 both sets of began moun until the middle of 1920 wholesale prices higher retail prices 2 cent higher Whole prices then the early 1921 Cropped somewhat lower than retail prices Here is the chart
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
Found Dead
 Is Identified

The body of an unknown man found dead on the dock of the Ra- dell Oyster company at TAO last night and removed to the city morgue by Dr. J. F. Walsh in the emergency hospital ambulance was identified this morning at S:0O as William Nasuta, age 42. 2S9 Rail- road avenue, by his sister Mrs. Kath- erine Povitch with whom the dead man reside. Nasuta was employed by the Raden Oyster company as a la borer.
 The body was found by men who were walking on the dock and who notified emergency hospital. Dr. J. F. Walsh found the man dead on ar rival No one ct the dock could give any information about him. At first it was thought that the man met with foul play but Dr. Walsh refuted this rumor when he declared that Nasuta died of heart trouble. Work on the dock stopped at five o'clock but fellow workers of Nasuta did not miss him. Funeral arrangeme ents have not been completed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
CARL SERMONS OWN EDITORIAL

Siemon has asked the editor write an editorial showing the advantages that to community which has symphony orchestra Mr Semon is president inc Bridgeport Symphony Society He devotes to it and money and intelligent effort He has written letter for his project and the matter therein directly the point the of the best editorials that could possibly written upon the subject Therefore, Mir Siemon shall editorial. Here it is:
 'There something's which hwe publicity value Symphony Orchestra-say major league series championship baseball team.
 Still to those who ean't h' whether point bedspread legal te Symphony Orchestra digned and noble power in telling the world city ambitions Witness Boston, New York; Philadelphia, Chicago Cincinnati, Louis, Minneapolis, Bridgeport.
 Aside satisfying the craving fastidious sppete Symphony Orchestra contributes nightly a nunitys life in direct wholesome way Made Up local musicians effectively stimulates community sefousness self respect,
 was upon premises that the Rotary, kwans
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
THREE MEN HELD
 DENY THEFTS

Arrested last night In connection with the theft of minor articles from the garage of B. M. Smith, 565 Maple street, Frank "Biny' Mccullough, Raymond ''Longboat'' Austin and Joe Sugar" Curry, all colored, are being held by the police today under s200 bonds, on charges of breach of the peace investigation.
 The thefts at Smiths garage are said to have extended over a period of several months, and the climax was reached last night when a type writer disappeared. The machine was recovered. and he three negroes, who were employed by Smith, were taken into custody. They deny any connec- ton with the thefts. All three cases were continued until December 24 by the City court this morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
THE BRIDGEPORT TIMES

verisng Business and Professional Womens and Wednesday Afternoon Musical with Oraorio Society Chamber Commerce and other civic and musical organizations the organization of the Bridgeport Symphony Society whose object to establish Symphony Orchestra for the City of Bridgeport that the best in orchestral music be available to and through citizens.
 "To establish permanent Symphony Orchestra requires carefully distributed ownership, representative control qualified director We that Professor dore Troowyk of director. invite your sideraton sharing the ownership control of this music community property"
 Good, isn't it? Makes you feel like coming in.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
FREAK EXAM, ANSWERS,

Waostes, o.. Dee. e1:-irvia Gebfa is a. haaebaii piaytsE and Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet in Boston HarbeE. according ta freshmen at Wooster College, Other studsIats gave out the in- formation that a pieeeia is t'seJae- thing used by heakhindeTs,' that young men enter the naval aead- erny at West Peint, that Kipiing wrote 'HFhe Scarlet letter. and that "assea" is a ftterm Ga the o1egy.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
FRAUD IS ALLEGED,

A motion for non-sutt, brought by the defendant, and granted by Judge Frank D. Haines, shortly after Supe- rior court opened this morning, com pIeted the Stamford case of Peter Nanos against pr. John F. Harrison. because of an alleged fraud In a lease. Property owned by Dr. liar rison and leased to Nanos was in- Volved.
 The next case in order, and taken up dmm ediately by Judge Hadnes is No. 15,7S4, Driver Harris company, epresented by Joseph Shapiro. versus the Meek Oven Manufacturing com- pany. represented by H. R. Sher- wood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
NATIONAL GUARD STRONG

Although not the largest stats ia the Union, the Connecticut Natisaai Guard other state and is exeeedsd eaiy by the island possession of Porte Rico. During the month of Ne*eHbeE the state organization was augmented by the enlistment of T9 men. This total was almost entirely made up of the new ambulance corps which has it's headquarters in this city and is under the command of Captain Wasson Captain L. E. Evans will recruit a new Coast Artillery company about the first Of the xeaS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
REPUBLICAN, ENTERTAINMENT.

Republicans of the Fifth DistFiet held their annual Christmas enter tainment last night in the quarters of the club at 611 Norman street. The High School Mandolin club favored with several selections, while Charlie Ross and Joseph Whaien rendered several vocal numbers. Tine quarters were prettily decorated in appropriate coiors. Refreshments were served after the entertainment,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
ERECTING RADIO TOWERS.

MoundsviIle, w. Va. Dec. 21-Work of erecting huge radio towers on LangNn Field the Governments avia- ton landing basa hera. has been started by D. T. Burton, a local con- tractor. to whom the contract for the work has just been awarded, The system is to be used for the pqlrp ose Of communicating with the Govern ment avfators while in flight across the Government route giving them news of weather conditions and the like
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
sTURNEAN FILES PAPERS.

street, who conducted a dry goods and novelty store at that location, has filed papers in a, voluntary bank ruptcy proceeding, alleging liabilities of S5,059.34 and assets of only 1,951.44. Of this amount S1, GOO Is covered by stock, fixtures are valued at $400, and payments of $96.5O have been made on a Ford machine. A balance of S466.44 Is due on the Ford, bought on a conditional bill Of Eale. There are 56 creditors. mostly of New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
KNIGHTS TO ENTERTAIN.

Park City Council. Knights of Co., lumbus, will be the hosts tom orrow night to the members and friends at ain informal Christmas entertainment in the Golden Hill street c1ubroonns Attorney Joseph J, DaVina is chair man of the committee of arrange ments, and a fine program has been DreDared.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
NEWSPAPERS COST $50,

Springfield, Ill.,, Dno. s1-f'f'n aub- scribe in the future. It's cheaper in the end.'
 Thus remarked Mark A, Wallace, barber Of Nit: Sterling. as he paid a $50 fine in Federal Court for taking the paper belonging in the post office box next ta fafs: Wallace admitted taking the paper during ttaa warld series that tils customers might klaep posted an results of the games
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
HOOVER PRAISES
 LIGHT KEEPER

Kenaeg keeper ef the NorWaik Light who assisted in the rescue of the steam Canaler J. O. Austin which sank off here December 5. has received a letter of personal eeaa- rae4adatiaa fress Secretary Hoover Similar letters were reeeiyed by his two assistants. An effDrt is being made to secure recognition for Ken aeE from the Carnegie Here Fund
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
NRAFFoRD PEOPLE MvoIyfsB.

A number of stratfeFd people are involved in suit filed in Common Pleas court today by George B: Bred, whe names Guiseppi TripRaFdeiiy, ct al, defendants; Foreclosure of prop erty in the Meadow park section is asked because of an alleged unpaid note, executed June 12, 1916, fer S4sa There are seven attachments against the property, those who have the liens being named defendants.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
NO PHOTOS NEEDED HERE.

Although an order has been issued by the New York Central to have the pICLure each cOnInuLer pasted in the communication book, Bridgeport travellers on the New ork, New I1a>v- en 6S liar Cford road, will not have to be photographed, according to the state ment of a local official.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
LIQUOR BUSINESS CLOSED.

nue, who was arrested on December 16 for violating the liquor law, ap- peared in the City court today, and informed Judge William B. Board man that he had closed out his bus1- ness. A jaHl sentence of 10 days was suspended, but Farkas paid a fine of S100,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
J. ". GRACE DEAD.

Bethlehem, Pa., Dec. 21 - J. w Grace, assistant general superintend- ent of the Bethlehem Steel company, died early today following a brief ill., mess. He was 0 brother of G. G. Grace, president of the company.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21
RECORDS SENT TO PRESIDENT.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The com p1ete records and recommendations in tho cases of 197 so-called political offenders, serving various terms in prison, whose Christmas pardon ap- peals are before President Harding were ready today to be sent to the White House,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-21

f@Fae Development of the Eiepa- ter" was dsscussed last night at the Otis FdieEatoE eesnPanE, before an audience composed of the safety ex- Pertss fI-em the various1aea l faetso- ries. lie explained that about S5 per cent. of all elevator accidents are aaused by faulty enclosures or doors while only the remaining 5 per cent. are due to +he falling of the cat. He also described many of tine latest safety devices.