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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
38,621 LIVES SAVED.
Railroad Safety Work Cuts Down
Number Killed in Ac-
cidents.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago, Jan. 24.-More than $4,000
lives have been saved on the railroads
of the United States as result OF the
organized safety work carried on during
Is wears, according to An analysis made
at the headquarters of the National
Safety Council here Of railway statistics
from 1906 to 1910 compiled by Slason
Thompson, of the Bureau Of Railway
News and Statistics, the council an
nounced yesterday. q,
The National Safety Council estimated
the number of lives saved on the basis
of the ratio of the number of persons
killed each year to the freight tonnage
carried during each year For example,
in 1905. l0,6lS persons were killed on the
railroads, and ,63l 100000 tons were
carried. In 1919, 6,975 persons were
killed, while 2,12l ,0O0, 900 tons were car
ned. On this basis of comparison there
was an actual saving of e,92s lives dur
ing 1919, rs compared with 1908. This
process was applied to the figures Tor
each of the intervening years, and the
total sum of lives saved As Determined
by the National Safety Council WAS az, ,o2l.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
NEW JERSEY AND
DELAWARE ROADS
TO Be CONNECTED
If Bill Pending in Jersey Legis-
Iature is Enacted
!, Into Law.
FERRY FROM CAPE MAY

Ocean City. y. j.. Jan. 2s.--The Cape
May county chamber Of commerce viii
support Assemblyman a. G. Boswell's
bin 10 establish motor or automobile
route connection with the state Of
Delaware from the southernmuat point
In New Jersey. whereby n direct route
for tourists coming to this State from
the South Atlantic states VIII he made
and save these tourists run Of about
200 miles in reaching tho aeashore re-
sorts in South Jersey.
The chamber has PASSED resolu-
tion heartily approving Of tho BILL
whcih provides for ferry connection
with the du Pont highway in Delaware
and point on the Southern end of Cape
May county. The chamber urges all
citixnns of Southern New Jersey 10
join I'm the Efforts to secure such ferry
service by sa4rorsisr and approving
the passage of Assemblyman BoswelIs
bill.
This measure places in the hand. OF
the State Highway Commission the au-
thority 10 construct and operate such
ferry "a a part Of the state highway
system of New Jersey
The president Of the county cham
her Of commerce, Luther c. Ogden. OF
Cape May city. is asked TO appoint a
committee TO go to Trenton and urge
upon the Senate and Assembly mem
bers the importance Of the enactment
of this bill into a law.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
HARRY H. b|LLANY TO
MAKE COUNTY AUDIT
Acting Recorder of Deeds Sc
lected by Attorney-Gen-
eral Townsend.

Attorney General Townsend has ap-
pointed Harry H. Billany TO make the
audit Of the county accounts under the
resolution of the Levy Court, making an
initial appropriation Of 81 900 for this
purpose. Mr.. Billany's experience as city
auditor and as recorder of deeds, az
well az his position in charge of the office
by direction Of the court, are all oonsidera-
tions making him In all respects the best
qualified man for the position, and he
likewise enjoys the confidence Of the
responsible authorities He is 10 select
his own assistants, and no doubt Of the
completion Of the work with satisfactory
rapidity is felt
While stating that the preparation OF
the case against former Recorder and
Deputy Cole is actively under way, the
attorney general said that it would be
obviously improper TO make any detailed
statements in advance of the court hear
ing at its March term, further than the
general fact that good progress is being
made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
BURGLARS INVADE
GRACE N. {. CHURCH
DURING SERVICES
Stole Three Valuable Coats and
a Hat There Early Last
Evening.

Thieves selecting the house Of God
as their target for operation. again IN
vaded this city last night. Selecting
one OF the largest churches, Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church, Ninth and
West streets, the thieves We're reward
ed with three overcnats and one hat.
James Todd. Twenty first and Boule-
ward. reported leather coat stolen.
valued at ss5. a new overcoat valued
at SIS. also stolen belonged TO Howard
ID. Jones. $40 Washington street. annd
another overcoat valued at $50. which
was taken. belonged 70 Merle Sigemund.
7lo jackson street. Earl Ewing, 1904
West Tenth street. reported losing his
hat. The four men are members OF
the church and they were there attend
ing the evening service when the rob-
bIng occurred.
Shortly after ESQ O'Clock. during the
Epworth League service, three young
white men were seen TO enter the
church through Ninth street door.
The men were well dressed and their
presence in the cloak room WAS moth
ing unusual. Members entering greet
ed them in the usual manner Of wei
come. However. At the conclusion %
the services the cloak room WIS found
in disorder and an inventory Of the
wraps disclosed the missing garments.
Leroy r. Steele and William M. Fish
er. members Of the church and con-
nected with the du Pont Co, entered the
church al o'clock. At this time one
Of the strange men was noticed chang
ing The coats from one hook to another.
Thinking that space was being made
FOR other coats. no Importance was at
tached TO the incident. Both Steele and
Fisher described the men as well dressed
and between 20 and % years Of age i'm
madiately following the robbery. city
detectives were notified and n effort
is being made to locate both the cloth
ing and the men who took the gar
ments.
At the close of the service last night
a soft hat, bearing Waterbury. Conn.
manufacturers label was found IN the
cloak room. The size OF the hat cor
responds with that Of the one stolen
from Mr.. Ewing. The police are of the
opinion that the burglaries are being
committed by out-of-town crooks. who
visit churches and escape during the
services.
The robbery last night is the second
of the kind within the past month.
Several Sundays ago a valuable fur
coat and an automobile were stolen from
IN front of a chruch in another section
of the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
GULLS FLOCK TO BRANDYWINE.
Heavy Storms at Sea Indicated by Presence
ofThese Pretty Scavengers Of the Ocean.

The gathering OF almoet innumerable
sea gulls on Brandywine and Christiana
rivers yesterday was taken by those who
know the habits Of the birds TO Indicate
heavy storm at sea, under the stress of
which they geek the quiet of inland Scores
and scores of these graceful birds wheeled
and whirled above the creeks, occasion
ally alighting on the waters, perhaps TO
pick up few bills full of food or to rest and
refresh themselves.
A well-known captain who is familiar
with the habits of all things that fly above
the sea or that swim beneath the surface
explained yesterday that the sea gull
frequently followed vessels from the ports
in this vicinity TO Cape Hatteras or further
south, where they pick up returning
ship and follow it back into port
With occasional periods for resting on
the water and for picking up the food ref
use from ship kitchens they keep awing
almost all the time except with the ap-
proach of storm whom they hy inland
making the nearest direct point, proceed
ing at go mile speed to an elysium from
the rough weather.
The birds here Yesterday were watched
with much interest, as they ahghted and
rose from the water, keeping busy in the
scayenger service which seems to be
their sole mission in life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
CEN. GARRETT ]. HART
DIED SUDDENLY TODAY
Cave the State Long Military
Service. Which Was OF
Great Value.

Garrett jefferson Hart. former adtu-
fant general ~ Delaware. died sud
arnlv this morning st his home, 10
Nottingham Road. Wawa<et. following
nn attack a heart failure. He re-
tred in hts usual health last night, but
vas aroused az midnight by a severe
heart seisure Drs p. w. Tonllinson
and James a Draper were hastily
suruuoned. bat AL attempts TO revive
him proved futile. and death occurred
about o'clock. He was in his sixty
second year. and prior 20 his death had
heen in excellent health
Gen. Hart was a prominent figure in
the military history OF the State, hav-
ing served as adjutant general for Is
Years. during the terms Of four gov
,rnors. he FIRST entered the ranks Of
the National Guard In 1877 and grad
ilaIly was promoted until he reached
the Office Of adjutant general. from
which he retired in 1902. From the
time Of his enlistment he always took
keen interest in the welfare of the
National Guard and furthered it's de-
veloprert 20 the best Of his ability.
The military record Of former Adju-
tarf General Hart follows: Sergeant
and FIRST sergeant Co. c. First Della
war. Infantry. July, 1887, 20 March %,
$3.50: first lieutenant and adjutant.
March %. 1880: resigned Mar. 25, 1882:
second lieutenant March %. 1892: re-
signed 1884: lieutenant colonel and in
Epector Of rifle practice. May II, 1887,
star ~ Governor =. T. Biggs: briga-
iier general and adiutant general.
January 20. 1891. staff of Governor
Robert J. Reynolds; honora bly, dis
charged. Jan. %. 1896; major, First Del
aware Infantry. February 10. 1895. vice
Edmund Mitchell. Jr.. resigned: brig
aiier general and adjutant general,
May 3. 1895. staff OF Governor William
r. Watson: hrigadier general and ad-
lutant general. January 10. 1897. staff
~ Governor Ebe w. Tunnel; retired
ny general orders on October 8, 1902.
Prominent in Business Affairs.
In addition 10 his military connec-
tons which were Of about IS years
duration. Gen. Hart had also been
proninent in business circles He was
= member Of the firm Of Lichtenstein
4 Hart. carpet merchants Of this city.
with a store on Market street above
Eighth ~ one time. and was for Is
wears affiliated with Bromley Lace Co.
.. Philadelphia. Prior TO his death
ne acted as representative of the Kier
Art Studio of this city
Gen. Hart had lived in Wilmington
FOR over as years and was greatly es-
termed BY all who knew him. He came
20 this city AT an early age from Mary
and where he was born. He was a
member Of Temple Lodge A. #. and A
n. and attended Grace II. T. Church
He is survived by his widow, who was
before her marriage. Miss Elizabeth
.Tal!ev. two brothers. Senators Walter
= and Edward Hart OF Townsend and
one sister. Mrs. Henrietta Psrvis of
MiddleroWu.
Gen. Hart was private secretary TO
former United States Senator r. r
Senney. He was one of the original
organizers Of Company Q Of the Ma
tlonal Guard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
NATIONAL GUARD
TO Be REORGAN|zED
ON SOLID FOOTING
Bill for That Purpose introduced
in Assembly by Repre-
sentative Corbit.
CONFORM TO FEDERAL LAW
Special Dispatch from stan correspondent

Special Dispatch from stan correspondent
SrATr HOUSE, DOVER, Jan. "a.
In tho House of Representatives today
Representative Corhitt introduced a
bill amending Chapter VIII, RevIsed
Code, as amended and Chapter Nv, re
lating Co public arms and defense. III
provides that the active militia oi the
state shall hereafter be designated ana
known as the Delaware National Guard
The National Guard and National Guard
Reserve shall conform To the Federal
statutes now enacted or hereafter en-
acted. and the governor, as commander
in-chief. is authorized and empowered to
make such changes from time 70 time IN
matter OF organization, administration
aud discipline as may be necessary IN order
to enforce the requirements made by Con-
eress for participation in the Federal ap-
proyr,stion for the National Guard On
and after the third Tuesday In January,
1925, the staff of the commander -ln-ohiei
shall consist If three aides-de-camp, with
the rank of lieutenant colonel, one 20 be
appointed for each county, who shall serve
durlng the term Of the commauder-ln-
chief; provided. however, that the Ic- M
mander-in-chief. If he so desires, may
reappolnt 20 the same Office members Of
the staff who have served IN such office
for ten wears
The hill provides that the sdiutant-
general shall be appointed by the governor
and shall have had previous military eX-
pericnce. He shall qualify snd hold office
IN accordance with the provisions Of the
National Defence act or any amendment
thereto. The acknowledgement shall ne
ccive an annual salary Of 81 800. In con-
iarmity with the National Defence act and
amendments thereto the commander-in-
chief. upon recommendation of the
adiutant general. shall appoint the Off
GERS az the State staff and all such ap-
pointecs shall have had previous military
experience. and they shall hold their ap-
p1infments until they shall have reached
tho age Of 60 years, unless relieved PRIOR
- that time nv resignation, disability or
cause 90 be determined by court-martlal.
Vacancies among such officers shall be
Hereafter filed bv appointment from the
officers of the militia
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
EXPLOSION AT MEMPHIS
KILLS Is, INJURIES 50
Tank Car Of Gasoline Set Off by
Spark in DenseIy Popu-
lated Section.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Memphis. Tenn, Jan. 2f-~POlice err
Inmates placed the dead AZ IS and in
iured az so as a. result Of the explosion
here today Of tank car OF gasoline. a
row Of dwellings. most of them Occu-
pied by Negroes. was burned a
number ~ the inmates are missing
flying spark from the chiseI ~
n workman eaulking the car is sup
posed to have caused the explosion
which occurred in the center ~ a
densely populated part ~ the city and
a short distance from q gas plant en-
dangered by the FIRE
Twenty nearby frame houses were
literally spiintered bv the force Of the
explosion and Get afire. while windows
within radius Of fifteen blocks we're
broken. Two Of three Negro workmen
cauiking the car were killed while the
third escaped without injury
The fire was checked before IL spread
beyond the dwellings in the immediate
vicinity og the blast.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
INCOME TAX BLANKS.
Now Going Ont TO TaXabies Earning
Under $1,000 8 Year.

The first installment of 5000 FEEDER
al income tax blanks, 1904, is being
sent out by Collector Harry T. Gra-
hams office today This is the form
that covers taxes on incomes under
$5, 600 About 10000 will he distribut-
ed to tax payers of record in previous
years in the local district, which covers
the entire State
There have been sent out already the
forms 1040 covering incomes above
IS 000) 1120 (corporations) and 1865
partnership and personal servicel.
The office of the collector. on the
third floor of the Federal Building is
open from TO daily including Satur-
dav
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
ROW OVER HOT CAKES.
Cost Nick Sen0T. Restaurant Pro-
prietor $40 Fine.

a quarrel over the proper way to
serve hot cakes at Restaurant cost
Nick NenoT. proprietor Of an eating
house at 502 West Second street. $40
when he was arraigned in Municipal
Court today on a charge of assault and
battery
Frank ConnoT testified that on Sat
urday he went to Nenor's restaurant
and ordered hot cakes. When he ask
ed the waitress for an extra plate
Nenor he said objected saying: do
you need ten plates to eat Is cents
worth of hot cakes The proprietor
then threatened to scratch his eyes
out" he said and showed him in a
chair when he refused TO pay for the
cakes. Connor said he paid for the
cakes and later returned with q police
man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
MAY ELECT MURRAY.
Down-State Man Likely to Head Acct.
dent Board.

The first meeting of the Industrial
Accident Board with Col. George w.
Sparks the new member appointed by
Governor Denney, Will be held at 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning. The board
Will organize by the election of a presi-
dent, the term of the secretary not
having expired. Tie guess is made
that volIey NJ Murray will be the
choice for president
Action is also probable at an early
date on the question of whether coun-
secured or secured temporarily as
occasion arises.
At 2 o'clock the board will take up
the case Of Michael Angelo del Campo,
who claims damages for the death OF
his son Frank. who was killed In a
truck accident some months ago near
the Jessup & Moore paper mill at Angus
tine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
MAN u WAR TO KENTUCKY.

Great Racer Leaves Tomorrow for
Blue Grass State.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Berlin. Md. Jan. s4--Man o. War.
the great three-year- is now ex-
pected to leave the Riddle farm here
tomorrow afternoon for the Blue Grass
country of Kentucky where he will
enter stud. The famous racer will
occupy car attached to a regular train
for Philadelphia where it viii be
switched To night express. The
horse is due in Lexington late on
Wednesday. according to present ar
rangements.
Samuel d Riddle, owner Of Man o
War. left foE Kentucky yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
LENIME REPORTED DEAD.
Copenhagen Again Hears Ruror
of Demise Of Soviet
Premier.

BY Associated press 10 Every Evening.
Copenhagen, Jan. 24s--Reports of the
death uf Nikolai Lenine. the Soviet
Russian premier. arc persisting, accord
ing TO a Belsingfors dispatch 10 the
Berfiugslte Tjdende. and the anti-Boi-
-hevik press claims 70 have further
evidence OF IL These newspapers re-
gard as signihcent In this connection.
adds the dispatch, the fact that Lenine
has not attended several recent meet
ings of the Soviet government officials,
all Of which were presided over by
Leon Trotzky. the Minister OF War.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
AGED MAN A SUICIDE.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
New Fork. Jan. 2s--Niax Everhart
Smith, 72 years old and socially
prominent. committed suicide by shoot
ing early today at his East Fifty eighth
street home. His relatives professed
themselves ignorant of any motive.
According to his physician he had
been In good health for his age.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
DELAWARE LIVESTOCK.
Many Delaware Farms Have Reported
10 Census Bureau.

Washington Jan. 24-The Director
Of the Census announces, subject to correc-
ton. the following preliminary figures
from the census Of agriculture for Della
ware.
Pure-bred live stock Of any kind, 637
farms reporting: horses, 20; Percheron IL;
standard, bred, 9; all other 8; cattle 4e6:
Guernsey 66; Holstein-Friesian, 392;
jersey 80; all other l6; swine IFS; Berk-
shire, SO; Chester White, IL; Duroc
Jersey 387; Hampshire 8; Poland China
Al all other 3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
SCHOOL LOAN ELECTION.
Vote TO he Canyassed by Board of Edu-
cation tomorrow.

The official count Of the school bond
election will be made by the New Castle
County Board OF Education tomorrow
and at this time ii is expected the Of
fetal count will show a majority of 5000
against the loan. The districts which
have not reported are small ones and
their vote is not expected to materially
change the result.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
Pare Boes on All Cars.

Additional fare boxes are being install
led by the Wilmington a. Philadelphia
Traction on its cars. The boxes are
manufactured by the Johnson Fare
Box Co. Of New York. Many Of the
cars are already equipped with thee
boxes. All cars are to carry them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
SEIZURE AUTHORIZED.
Supreme Court Upholds Alien
Property Custodian on Ger
man Insurance Securities.

BY Associated Press % Every EVenine
Washington. Jan. 2s.--The Slprcmc
Court today upheld the authority of
the Alien Property Custodian 20 seiEg
securities deposited in this oountr,
by the German insurance companies
20 protect American policy holders.
The court said there could he ne
doubt that tbs trading with the enemy
act authorized such seisurs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
To Receive Report Tonight.

The Federal survey Of the Whining
ton schools, which has been In the
hands Of the local authorities for some
days. viii be formally considered to-
night by the general educational com
mittee OF the city. At the same time
the latter committee will receive from
the executive committee it's report on
the survey, together with its recon-
mendations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
Eden Rail Club Plans Dance.

The South Side Eden A. c. baseball
team has arranged for a, dance to be
given on February in Pythian Castle.
Tickets are $50 including war tax.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
Married BY the MAYOR.

John Curras and Rosa Frat both of
MS city, were married today by Mayor
Taylor In the Public Building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
SPANISH CABINET QUITS,

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Madrid Jan. 24--The cabinet Of Pre-
inter Dato resigned Office today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24

Southern cookery. light iuncheons.
Smith & Strayis's tea balcony. sla
Market raet.--Ads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24

Tasty iunchnnas for shoppers, Te~
balcony Smith 4 Strevlgs. sf9 Market
street.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24

Storm doors storm sash porch IN.
closures. Tiudal q Son Ella Tatnan
ztreet--Ady,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24

Clover Dairy safe Mix makes ropust
{ hildran. nhone 15<o.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24
Amusemsnts Tonight
Weather Forecast.

Weather Forecast.
sy Associated Press % Every EvenioE
washinxton Jan. - ForccRst Or ntls
ware; Fsir tonight Tuesday fair hcComlns
unsettled
sun. MOON. TENPERArURE rlnE
sun rose this morning MS
sun sets this afternoon lf
sun rises tomorrow mornlu~ t.le
sun sets tomorrow aftcrnoon hla
Moon rises tonight H.N
Length of dsy. hours. 90 minutes.
y. IA. Saturday ...... ........ fh
q IN. Yesterday ......... ............. ~
Noon yesterday .. ..... ......... ...,..... Ht
4 D. M. yesterday ............. .......... 81
: n. m. today ......... "a
Noon today . ~
Highest temperature saturday NA
Lowest temperature saturday nIEnt q.
Highest temperature Yesterday A
lowest temperature last night Ni
Hish tide this morninS ...,..,..... t@.N4
High tide this afternoon ................. i...N
Tow tide this morning ..........s....,,. ~
Low Tide tunifht .,,sssssst.tsfsft fse~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-24

Perfect Fitting Eyeglasses.
Collins Meyer i0l Wcs. Eishtl
street ADV.
4 cheap healthful food. Clover Daly
SAFE Nils. ~ Nns l540---AdN.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-10
NEWS NOTES "- HOMELAND

Mrs. Louis Schultz of Cincinnati is
perhaps tnc tn.y woman n the United
States who models in candy. She has
been a candy arts. FOR the past If
teen years and during tina: time has
made g kind OF flower, fruit and
other forms in candy. she holds a
lucrative position with a confectioner
and her unique work makes it possible
for her employer to obtain from IS
up for one pound Of her dainties.
A customer brings in flowers of the
kind she Is going to use fer decora-
tons for stated occasions. She wishes
.tOrserve some fine candies and wants
the flower scheme carried out ever in
the candies. 1t is then thai Mrs.
Schultz is called in and with her pc
culiar talent she copies the flowers. be
they pansies, roses, %violets. NUNS.
lilies or any other flower, and molds
their true form in candy. SO perfect
are they in color and form that they
are often taken for real flowers which
have been preserved in some mys-
ferrous way. Mrs. Schultz does not
need to have the real flower from
which to- copy, either. for she carries
In her mind a perfect knowledge OF
every flower known to the! city florist.
She knows exactly how many petals
q bloom has and never gives it one
too many OF too few She is. shown
here making some chocolate into
flower shapes.