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Evening journal., 1921-11-28
She GLOVES, HE
HATES, WHEY
Tells COURT
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continued from flfSt Iago.
speak to her for several days, would
never take her any place, would new
err ask her how she feels and would
never do any work"
Her husband she said. would allow
her to receive the rent and board
money OF the roomers "once in a
great while but the next week he
would like TO have spasm 70 coll
iect the money" She said that she
clothed herself with the aid Of her
grown children and money earned
by Washing
She admitted. in answer to a ques-
ton BY Mr. Isaacs, that she had told
her husband TO go some place" and
added. And he will go there, too,
II he doesn't mend his ways" Her
husband said her language was
much more vile than she admitted.
Explaining her trip 10 Atlantic
City last summer. Mrs. Alridge said
that her daughters paid the ex-
penses of the trip and that she had
no money OF her husbands The
husband said she had $40 for the
trip and that he could IN spare the
money at the time.
Alridge said his wife's trouble was
her persistent desire TO have am her
children under the same roof. II,
provided, he said. for her small son
although his wife said that II wa
with an III grace that he permittel
him anything.
His wife Aldridge said. had NOR
spending money than was neces
sary. considering the present con
dltions Il slighted the grocer I
accommodate her" he said. Room
ers are not plentiful now. he SAT-
his house being half vacant. Rel
charged them, too, is not as muc
as could be charged during the wa
he explained. He said that he WI
In debt
For several years before the
f. marriage. Mrs. Aldridge was en-
: ployed by the defendant at n
. rooming house and during that tim
II developed. she received NOR
. money than she received from hii
after their marriage. Aldridge al
iributed his inability to better pre-
vide for her to the less prosperou
tines
Referring 10 the marriage, Judg
Hastings remarked that 1T had al
the appearances Of a commercis
proposition"
After hearing the testimony OF IN
husband and wife. which occupie
a great length OF time. Judge Hast
ings placed an order OF $3.50 a wee
against Aidridge.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
DEATH sudden
TO COL. SPARKS

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Colonel Cparks felt much improved
until about o'clock when tho at
tack REQUIRED and he died shortly
afterward.
Colonel Sparks had occupied many
public Offices in the city and state.
He was born October IA. 1864.
He attended the Wilmington pub
lie schools and was then en-
ployed with Washington Jones &
Co. for several years in the mo-
rocco business. then with william
Lea & Sons Co., afterward the Lea
Milling Company, OF which COM
pany he was treasurer and manager.
He served two terms in the state
Senate and was president pro tenn.
OF that body. He served 12 years as
a director OF the Street and Sewer
Department OF Wilmington for sew
eral years being president OF the
department. Late last year he
succeeded S. ID. Townsend on the
Industrial Accident Board. He re-
signed to accept the position Of Tax
Commissioner, which he assumed on
November 1.
At the time OF his death, Mr.
Sparks was a member OF the Board
Of Directors OF the Chamber OF Com
merce. He had served on the stan Of
Governor Lea, Governor Pennewill
Governor Miller. Governor Townsend
and Governor Denney. lie also was
once president Of the Young Mems
Republican Club, and was a member
OF the Wilmington Club Wilmington
Country Club Sons OF Delaware OF
II Philadelphia. Union League OF phila-
delphia and Sons OF the American
Revolution. He served at one tim,
as a member OF the State Committe,
. OF Revenue and Taxation.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs
D Georgetto II. Sparks; his mother. Mrs
e. Mary r. Sparks, OF wilmington; b.
!. his brother Lee Sparks. OF Odessa
I Del; by his sisters, Mrs. Edwin +
a Sadtler, Of New York; Mrs. Charlie
:. f. Buck, of Detroit, and Mrs. Thorn
4 as II. Belts, Of this city.
The funeral Of Colonel Spark
r will be held at . o'clock Wcdnesda
o. afternoon, with interment in Wi
$ mington and Brandywine Cemeter
}. The Office Of the State Tax ID
e partment, East Ninth street, will
4 closed until after the funeral
d Colonel Sparks Deputy Commission
- er c. S. Rice announced today.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
v WASHINGTON
THINKS DEBT
TALK ABROAD
ONLY 'FEELER'
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CONTINUED From First Pagel
taken OF the persistent efforts to
raise the debt question unless they
become embarrassing TO this govern
ment The Official above referred
to said the administration is not in
position to discuss the foreign debt
II il. desired TO. because Congress has
not granted the requisite authority.
While the Treasury has authority TO
deal with the matter IN a general
way the mere fact that Secretary
Mellon asked Congress for further
authority, which has not yet been
granted. would prevent the admin
stration going ahead until Congress
has been given more time TO act.
1t is considered probable that
Harding will stress the necessity for
passing the foreign debt refunding
bill in his message to the new ses-
sion of Congress which meets De-
ceniber 5. If the government had
fun authority to deal with the ques-
ton. certain steps might be taken
with advantage while leading for
e.gn statesmen are here, II was
pointed out.
The suggested cancellation has
not surprised American officials who
were aware Il would be proposed.
They frankly regard the purely
unofficial efforts OF some foreign
delegates TO discuss the matter as
'feelcrs."
1T cannot be too strongly stated. D
said a member Of the American dele
CATION. "that the United States is not
now. never has and never will con-
slider cancellation OF the debt or any
part OF it,
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3 KNOWN DEAD
IN THEATRE fire
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about friends who we're carried
there after escaping from the fur
mace which the theater became.
Those who got out with whole
skins were scarcely able to tell CO.
theatre burned with terrifying
which left the affair confused In
their memories. Their impressions
were Of puff Of Are. screams, a
mans voice yelling Fire, Fire" and
a panic fight for exits.
Those who escaped said the
theater burdened with terrifying
rapidly. II was a wooden structure
and was once a church building A
few seconds after the first nun Of
smoke the whole front was a mass M
hames, they said. II anv NOR,
bodies are recovered they probabl,
will be found near where the FROM
rows Of seats were located as tha.
portion OF the theatre was biazin,
almost before the people had tim,
10 get out OF their chairs.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
TAR ON STREETS,
SCHOOL Is CLOSED

Public schools OF Wilmington r. =
opened today after the Thanksgiving
holiday. but pupils of school No 80
at Concord avenue and Boulevard
had an additional holiday today be-
cause the streets about the school
are covered with sticky tar and it de-
cided 10 take no risk of having the
tar tramped into the school by the
pupils. II is planned to open the
school tomorrow
Evening journal., 1921-11-28

Press. )-Spots were quiet at the
opening today. Prices were easier.
Sales amounted to 5000 bales. Re-
ceipts totaled 1900 bales, no Amer
ican. Futures opened easy.
American middlings fair. 13.47;
good middlings, 11.77; fully mid
dlings, 11.37; middlings, 1927; low
middlings, 9.67; good ordinary. 1872;
ordinary, III.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
sfRs. BYER dies on vIsIT.

Mrs. Ada Byer, 81 years. OF Cam
den, n. j.. died last night at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Jones,
near Claymont, whom she had been
visiting since Thanksgiving Day.
Death was due to heart disease.
Coroner Bullock was notified and
Deputy Coroner Nichols took charge
Of the body. 1t was shipped to Cam
den this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
81 MoTnIER OF L.

LONDON--An inquest at Shore
ditch. over the death OF 5-month-
1ld infant. brought out the faci
ihat its mother. Mrs Mulcahy. had
sivcn birth 20 IS children. although
she was only 35 years old. only
hroc Of her children are living.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
$500 HFRRINGs AN norm.

LOWESTOFT. Eng.-A "kipper"
machine has been introduced TO the
herring industry here. by which
$500 horrings can be prepared in
one hour. That takes an expert
hand kipperer eight hours.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
SAW ARMY-NAVY CAME

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander F. Crich-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Robinson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank V. dupont
were among the Wilmingtonians
who attended the Army-Navy foot
ball game in New York on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative BROMO QUININE tab
let's. The genuine bears the signature
OF u. W. Grove. (Be sure you get
BROMO.) 30c.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO, Nov. 2s (Unied Press)
Opening grain:
Wheat, Dec. 112N OILS; May II
a Z.
Corn Dec. Ss% on; May $50
54%.
oats, Dec. ss%aH; May ss%
a y.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
EASY TO COUNTERFEIT.

PARIS-Appearance OF the new
franc and two-franc pieces. made
with an aluminium alloy. has result
ed in increased activity OF counter
letters. Several shopkeepers have
been victimized.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28

FOR RENT-s11 Washington ST.,
very large front room. first floor,
southern exposure, comfortably fur
nished and every convenience. Rent
reasonable. Phone 2370.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
Sore, Irritated Throat
Use Brazilian Balm
Gard Of Chanks

We wish to thank relatives and
friends for kindness and sympathy
during the recent bereavement Of our
husband and father, James F. Travis.
Mrs. James Z. Travis and Family
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
Special to The Evening Journal

DOVER, Del, Nov. 2S.-The Kent
county ONCE Of the state Tax De-
partment, OF which Colonel Sparks
was the head. was ordered closed
by A. A. Watson, Kent county dep
uty. this morning. It will be closed
until after Colonel Sparks funeral
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
FOREIGN EXCHANcE-

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s Omitted
Press - Foreign exchange opened
higher today. Demand sterling open
ed at s.es%; lire. .O4O711; francs.
.O697 y; marks, .O0s6.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK. Nov. 2s Omitted
Press) Cotton opened heavy TODAY.
December was of %, at 1898; Janu-
ary l7.25, on 80; March 1882. of
80.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company, dupont Build
ing. furnish the following quotations
OF local securities. Bid. Asked.
nfa r,,anI Tee oAI coal
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
APOSTLES TOMB FOUND.

Athens-Scientists excavating at
Ephesus have uncovered the tradi-
ional tomb of 81. John.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28

LIVERPOOL COTTON.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 2s UNITED
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
j. 5. PLAN FOR
CUTTING SHIP
PROGRAM Will
BE HELD TOO

Continued From First Page)
various quarters. Senator Borah,
leader OF the Senate irreconci-
ables, denounced the plan as
merely another League OF Ma
tions with broader powers than
the Wilson league.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
Thin Folks

II you are weak, thin and nervous. let
n. B. Danforth supply you with Bitro-
Phosphate. 10 is guaranteed TO increase
weight and strength and restore en-
ergy. vieor and nerve force.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
RESULTS PLEASE
CHINESE DELEGATE

DR.. Sac he Alfred re. Chinese
Envoy to America and one OF the
arms conference delegates, Is pleased
with the work done there so far as
it regards China. In reviewing these
accomplishments for the Princeton
alumni at the University Club yes
terdsy. SEE declared he perceived
clearly the American special inter
est OF friendliness" in all the decl-
sions of the plenary sessions.
In touching on most of these
points" said DR.. SEE. 81 have only
considered the viewpoint of China.
but America also has an interest in
these various subjects because Of
their bearing upon your traditional
doctrine of the open door.
But more than this. II Is a fine
thing to know that one great ma
ton has a special interest in all
other that means the giving a help
full assistance to a weaker brother.
and to know that the giving Of these
things benefits both the giver and
receiver"
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
KIWANlS CHOICE
FOR PRESIDENT
NARROWS TO TWO
Charles Roberts and John
O'Rourke Lead in
Primary.

Either Charles F. Roberts, man.
sger of the District office of the
Home Insurance Company, or John
A. O'Rourke. president Of the John
A. O'Rourke Company will be presi-
dent OF the Washington Kiwanis
Club during 1922.
This was decided at the annual
primary election held by the
Kiwanis Club yesterday afternoon
on the roof garden OF the Hotel
Washington.
Several Contests Slated.
Brisk contests are promised for
all OF the important managerial
posts except that Of first vice
president which will be filled by
Harry Kimbsll. KimbalTs popu-
larity and Kiwanis record caused
several proposed candidates TO
withdraw in his favor.
Frank l. Wagner and "BilI'
Quinter were balloted as candidates
for the post OF second vice presl-
dents. while four Of the following
will be chosen to serve on the
board OF directors: George Baker.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
BARON kATO ALWAYS HAS
HIS CIGARETTE.

The Japanese are the most inces-
SAINT smokers of all the visitors to
the conference. Baron Kato seldom.
Is seen without cigarette, and
quite frequently lights one with an
other. Prince Tokugaws does like
wise, while the diminutive Mr.. Du-
buchi is never seen without a Gig
arctic. Mr.. Hsnihara is more tenn
rerate in his use Of the weed. There
is never any prohibition about
smoking in the Japanese conference
rooms. Mr.. Hughes prohibits smok
ing when <he Journalists gather.
They park their partly smoke d
weeds on the outside. The Chinese
never offer any objection to the
cloud-filled conference rooms. Fo,
the French N. BRAND was the prin-
cipal user OF tobacco, and when
he was not in a plenary session.
where no one is permitted to smoke,
he never was seen without his
Turkish cigarette.
Disarmament rather worried the
United States Marines guarding the
Navy Building. where the foreign
delegations have their offices, dur
ing the first days of the confer
ence. They had their service rifles.
but were compelled to carry blank
cartridges. or course. this is never
popular with a marine. so they man.
aged in some manner to have the
discarded for the benent 81
the .45 automatic. Now they are
equipped in much the same manner
as the boys who are guarding the
mails
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
Cigarette Constant Solace
Of Japanese Delegates
Reporters Thrown into Confusion When Sec.
rotary Hughes is Unable to Keep
Appointment With Them

The reporters program for the
conference on Limitation of arma-
ments was upset yesterday. Mr..
Hughes. who only once before has
failed to see the newspapermen at
$3.50 o'clock, had to call things off
until between and 6 o'clock. There
was an imposing array OF journal
lists in the halls. patiently awaiting
the time when Eddie Savoy would
throw open the doors. Eddie. pre-
occupied with dreams of Christmas
eggnog. did not open the door. nor
did he vouchsafe any information
until some impatient person inter-
rogated him. He then made the an
nouncement. in his high piping
voice. that there was notice in
the room reserved for the CORE
spondents, saying that IT would be
impossible for Mr.. Hughes to see
them until a later hour. And the
hour al which Mr.. Hughes wss able
to see the men was the same at
which the japanese and Chinese
see the writer's. so most OF them
were. after fashion. running bow
legged among the three.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
CHECK-OFF SYSTEM
UPHELD BY COURT;
COAL STRIKE OFF
United Mine Workers
Win Big Victory.Ov
Operators.

CHICAGO. Dec. I5.-The threat
OF general strike of coal miners
Is withdrawn with the decision of
the Circuit Court OF Appeals here
approving of the check on system,
restrained by an Injunction grant
ed west Virginia mine operators
by Federal Judge A. b. Anderson,
Of Indianapolis.
me Appellate Court found sub
stantlal errors" in the Anderson
oecision and sent IL back for re-
casting, with instructions to elimf-
nate that part of the order dealing
with the check-off. The decision is
mus in the main an important vic
tory Tor the United Mine Workers
OF America and disappointment
10 operators throughout the coun-
Try. who have fought the check off
system since 1897.
when the Anderson Injunction
restra ming the check-off. which
provides that operators deduct union
dues from miners wages and send
the money to the union officers.
was issued. thousands of miners in
many States walked out.
Prevented WaIkout.
The decision upholds the ma jority
OF the contentious OF the miners
here and before Judge Anderson.
and union officials are elated.
The decision sustains practically
all the contentious OF the mine
workers" said John l.. Lewis. pres
ldent OF the international union,
The court declared. however. that
the evidence showed that a "gigan
tic conspiracy to eliminate competi-
ton in the central competitive field
by, organizing West Virginia ex-
listed between the union officials
and operators in the central district.
The union and more than 100 mine
operators are now under indictment
on this charge.
MIngo Recalled.
The union bought arms. promot-
ed civil warfare and organized an
armed expedition into West Virgin
Ia" the decision declares. and Judge
Anderson is instructed to recast his
injunction to restrain the miners
union from carrying out these
Threatened. direct. and immediate
Interference acts"
But so far as the check-off sys-
TEN. called the heart OF the union.
is concerned, the court declared this
system is part of a voluntary con-
tract between the union and the
operators.
The contract provision Is legal
and there are many lawful pur-
poses. for which the dues may be
used" IL is stated.
The decision also takes up the
right of the unions.
Unions OF owners OF capital may
bargain collectively with employees"
il is declared. They may bargain
for closed non-union shop. Labor
may bargain collectively. and they
also have the right to bargain for
a closed union shop.
Both are entitled to free and
equal access to the pool OF unem-
ployed labor for the purpose Of
securing recruits by peaceful ap-
peals to reason
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16

375 tons. The corresponding total
of scrapped ships under the new
arrangement will be 22.600 tons
more. or 605.975 tons.
Under the American proposal
there were to be strapped sixty-six
capital fighting ships built and
building, with total tonnage
Ctaking ships laid down as COM
pleted) OF 1.S7S.043 tons. Under the
present arrangement. on the same
basis of calculation, there are to be
scrapped sixty-eight capital fight
ing ships. with a tonnage OF l.
s61.643 tons.
The naval holiday OF ten years
with respect to capital ships. as
originally proposed by the Amerl-
can government. is to be maintain
ed except for the permission to
construct ships as above stated.
This arrangement between the
United States. Great Britain and
Japan is. so far as the number Of
ships to be retained and scrapped Is
dependent upon a suit
able arrangement with France and
Italy as to their capital ships,
matter which IL now in course OF
negotia ton.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16

Charles e pimper. Franc Shefry.
Mark Lansburgh. Max cunninghas4.
Gen. Anton stephan. 'Biir' Towies
and Roy L. Neuhauser.
The final election will be held on
December 20.
President Claude n Woodward
who has led the Kiwsnisns through
their most useful and eventful
year, refused to run for reelection
and will become a member Of IN.
board OF directors by virtue OF MS
office.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
Y. M. C. A. Boys Get Flag.

Yesterday was Rotarian Day at the
Washington Day School for Boys.
by the Y. M C.. A. the
big event being the presentation OF
a handsome silk American flag, the
gift OF Charles w. Semmes. presi-
dent Of the Washington Rotary Club.
Owing TO the absence OF the donor.
the presenta tlon was made by General
Secretary william knowles Cooper.
who is also a Rotarisn. l.. A. Snead.
f. II. Droop and Hugh Thrift took
part in the ceremonies. =
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
Released on Bonds.

James L. Austin. colored. was re-
the United States branch OF the Po-
lice Court on the charge OF break
ing into the Peoples Drug Store at
1881 Eighteenth street northwest.
on Monday and stealing twenty
pints of prescription whiskey. Aus
tin forced the lock on the rear door
at night, police say.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
FAMINE WORKERS
FEELING STRAIN

BERLIN. Dec. 15-The American
relief administration workers in the
famine-stricken Volga district. who
have been forced to watch from ten
to twenty children die every day
are feeling the strain of the tragic
events. according to Mrs. William
Haskell. wife Of Col. Haskell. head
of the American relief workers In
Russia
Mrs. Haskell stopped in the Ber-
lin office on her way to Brussels.
where her children have been at
school She will return to America.
being called home by the death OF
her mother. Mrs. J. H. Farrell. OF
Albany, y. Y.
Copyright. 1921
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
CATLETT BURGLARS
Use AUTO TRUCKS
Robbery of Store Follows
Yegging on the Night.
Previous.

CATLETT. Va. Dec. 15.-L w.
Trenis' department store here was
broken into and robbed last night.
the burglars carrying off consid-
cradle quantity of goods in auto
trucks.
The night before. the mill of II.
o. Orndorff. at the same place. was
entered and the safe blown open with
nitroglycerine. but apparently the
thieves were frightened off before
completing their work. rs nothing
was missing.
40 trace OF the robbers in either
case has been found.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16

extended the limits as far as IL
was possible. And he walked his
post as II he had all kinds of bust
ness. covering the short distance
OF his tour at fox trot But when
one got close they observed that ne
wore almost every decoration which
II is possible for a donghboy TO
win and. in spite of his size had
given an excellent account OF him.
self in France.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
Glee Club to Appear Here.

musical organization of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania will give a con-
cert tonight at Central High School
under the direction OF the Pennsyl-
vania State Society and the local
alumni of the University Of Penn
sylvania. Mark Lansburgh is bust
ness manager for the concert.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
Pupils to Sell Tickets.

Superintendent OF Public Schools
Ballou today announced bis willing
ness to have the children-in the pub
lie schools sell tickets for Little
Red Riding Hood" Cinderella" ana
Twinkle. Twinkle. Little Star"
which will be presented at the Ma
sonic Auditorium from December 26
TO 81. inclusive. under the auspices
OF the District Of Columbia Mothers
Congress and Parent Teacher asso-
Citations
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
THIS SMALL DOUHBGOY
WAS BIG ENOUGH WAN.

The Pan-American Union Building
is guarded by the infantry Instead
of the marines. And yesterday after
room the delegates in session there
saw rather an unusual American
soldier. He was on duty at the main
entrance to the building. At a dis
lance he looked more like a boy
scout than an enlisted man. He was
OF the minimum height for accep-
lance in the service at the period
during the world war, when they
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16

Sun. =. VI. 'DeIighting God" II q m.
"A Aan-shadow." y. Hez Sven. pastor.
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
DEATH NOTICES.

THkFELEr-On Thursday. December Is.
1921, at e:45 p. m, FRANK, beloved
husband Of Ella n. Trafelet. Body may
D. seen at wright's Undertaking Estab-
hshment, 1879 Tenth street northwest,
until D. m, Friday, December Is.
Internent at vevsy. Indiana 5ll
HULLoY-ou tuesday. December Is. 1921,
GEORGE H, beloved husband Of Cath
sriue $. Nulloy tnee Cusiek).
Funeral from his late residence, 1928 Half
street southeast. Thursday at o'clock.
Friends and relatives invited to attend
<64
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16
NATIONS AGREE
ON LIMIT FIXED
FOR SEA POWER
Japan to Retain Mutsu,
And Britain to Build
New Ships.

Continued from Paos One.
The Washington herald., 1921-12-16

Under the original proposal Great
Britain was to scrap nineteen capi-
tai ships Including certain pre-
dreadnaughts already scrapped)
whereas under the present arrange
ment she will scrap four more. or
n total OF twenty-three. The total
tonnage Of ships to be scrapped by
Great Britain. including the ton
mage of the four Hoods. to which
the proposal referred as laid down.
II completed, was stated to be 5s3,-