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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
FAR EAST PROBLEM
IS DIFFICULT FOR
PARLEY TO SOLVE
Continued from page !

among the delegates as entirely likely
that the alliance was one OF the Inn
portant questlons OF thedr discussion.
From the Japanese there have come
from time TO time many suggestions
that the general Far Eastern stua,in
had a close relation to the reduction
OF Japanese naval armament 1t In
recalled also that In his first announce
ment of the calling OF the Washington
conference President Harding de-
clarcd II was manifest that the ques-
tion OF Limitation OF armament, has n
close relation to Pacific and Far
Eastern problems"
For the British. It was said, by nn
authoritative spokesman today, that
they saw no reason why the preHent
procedure OF the conference should
not he carried forward to a naval
agreement without waiting for the
outcome OF The Far Eastern negotia-
tons. The Same attitude appeared
TO be held by the Americans. but the
position OF the Japanese was n more
difficult question. The last official
word on that subject came from Baron
Kato few days after the conference
began in the form OF a declaration
that Japan saw no reason at that
stage why she should not proceed TO q
solution OF the naval question, inde-
pendent OF the political situation IN the
Far East.
While the Far Eastern conversa-
tions are referred to by all the prln-
cipals as having accomplished impor-
tant results. II is pointed out that In
homo of the concrete questions deal,
with has there been binding and
unconditional agreement. In each
case the actual determination OF
courses of action has been left largely
10 the individual nations under a
promise To be guided by "A blanket
ldeclnrntipn of prInclples
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
LAUNCH R. D. LEONARD
WITHIN FEW WEEKS
Huge Cargo Carrier is Nearly
Ready TO Slip From Ways
at Harlan Yard.

Tentative plans are already under
way by officials az the Harlan plant
of the Rethlchcn Shiphunding Cor
ruratlon. Ltd. FOR the launching the
latter part of tlis month Of the car
ru carrier Y. u. Leonard. being built
fnr the Atlantic Rchnins Company
Finishing touches tc the boat are now
hclng ndd,d. IN all probability tho
launching will take place prior 20
Christmas.
Tho u. ~ Leonard. Of $4,000 ton
uagp. measures 276 feet over all. has
breadth ~ 80 feet and is % eect
dcop The hoat IL equipped with DE
lavale Turbine engines with Il. and
W. boilers, The keel fcr the boat
was laid early In August and unusual
irorrcss is noted in its construction.
Rccording To officials at the Harlan
rlant
The Harlan plant. early IN August.
nlsp resolved AN order for the con-
ururtion Of 10 Huutlnrdoa and Broad
top railroad passenger and mall cars.
These cars. q was reported today. are
practically completed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
PLANNING A DRY WORLD.
Anti.SaloOn League to Spread Pro-
hibltlon In Old World Countries.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Dec, 2.-"World wide
prohibition" was the topic taken under
discussion at today's session of the
conference of Anti-Saloon League
workers which is to continue here for
a week.
Some of the speakers scheduled to
address the conference today have
served notice that they intend to press
for adoption of a policy which would
bind the league to devote its energies
to spreading prohibition abroad. rath-
er than to the education of public
sentiment in America in support of
the situation here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
CHRISTIANITY AT L. z.
Dean Announces ~ Courses In Rellg'
Ions Education for Next Session,

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Dec. 2.-Courses in re-
ligious education will be given 20 both
graduates and undergraduates at the
University of Pennsylvania beginning
next semester. II was annou .ced today
man.
Twenty two courses viii be given,
nine of which will be directly under
the college, and students taking them
will receive full college credit.
The thirteen other courses will be
conducted by the Christian Associa-
ton. The courses viii deal with ap-
piled christianity. history of religious
education and comparative religion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
MAYORS COMMITTEE
SEEKS 500, 900 TO
HELP UNEMPLOYED
Continued from page 1.

When the real cold weather sets in
then the demands for Sid from men
and women who are ependlng their
last penny before applying for help
will become pressing. There will be
no time then to collect funds. for the
emergency will be immediate. The
money must be gotten now to prepare
for that time. and that Is the idea OF
the Mayor. MIR. Elliott and his CONF
mittec.
Mr.. Elliott's appeal outlines the
plan. II states how the money will
be spent. IL shows how those who
are fortunate enough to have em-
ployment may subscribe and how they
may make their payments.
Although Chester, Pa, Is generally
credited with being buster industrial
| ly just now than Wilmington, yet only
this week fund for $4,000 for the
aid Of the needy was underwritten
uy four plants. in order that there
may pe as little suffering as possible
wnen the winter arrives. The ciu-
,cns will contribute, but In case of
immediate demand for money it is
ready.
Two thousand citizens have or will
tomorrow receive Mr.. Elliott's appeal
which reads as follows:
Mayor Harvey has appointed
the undersigned an Emergency
Relief Committee to raise funds
Immediately for the reliet of suf-
fcring and distress in this COM
munity. caused mainly through
! lack of employment
In our Judgment $4,000 must
be pledged at once to prevent
starvation and distress from cold.
All funds subscribed will be ex-
pended by this committee through
present organized societies, or
otherwise. as is found to be most
effective.
We appeal TO you for prompt
response on the inclosed card stat
ing the amount you will give.
Payment may he made monthly,
or as may be most convenient TO
you.
No one IS willing neighbor
should starve or freeze. Winter is
upon us
We hope YOU will feel your per-
sonal responsibility and Subscribe
as much as possible.
All pledges and contributions
should be sent to Mayor Leroy
Harvey, treasurer, or to any bank
or trust company.
George A. Elliott, Chairman.
Hepry Il. Scott, Fred T. Stone,
otho Nowland. Robt. II. Kemp.
Nm. @. Taylor, Lammot DUPONT.
j. s. Rossell. II. +. Brown.
\. +. Crichton, II. r. Dunham,
II. Il. Robinson. Horace Wilson,
Jno. Richardson, Thos. r. Bayard.
G. Il Miller, c. l.. Patterson,
pr. w. Springer. Bent. + Shaw.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
New Library Open in No. y school,

The Anne Semple memorial library
in No. % school at Second and Justi-
son streets wss opened last night.
u has a nucleus Of 300 volumes.
and the use Of IL IL free to II re-i-
dents Of the neighbOrhood. The hours
are from 70 $50 every evening es-
cept Sunday.
a bequest recently became avaiis-
bic. through the attorney for the
Semple Estate. Harry Emmon-. which
is enough TO provide the books and tho
attendance. The Board OF Education
agreed at a recent meeting to furnish
The room.
a formal opening viii take piscs
later
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Form Lion Club Here.

has orga MIA tions in 400 cities IN the
United States and Canada with total
membership Of 5000. was formed IN
the grill room Of the Hotel du Pont
yesterday afternoon. Thirty charter
members attended the first meeting.
electing the following officers: Presi-
dent, Herbert II. Ward. Jr.; secretary,
John q. Craig; treasurer. Earle =.
Ewing. A meeting win be held every
Thursday afternoon at 1870 in thu
Hotel du Pont. The name Lion 10
derived from the initial letters OF the
organizations slogan, Liberty. In-
telligence, Our Nations Safety"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
DEATH CAME SUDDENLY.
John N. BroomaIl. Jr., Retired Chester
Merchant Dead A. ~,

Chester. Pa, Dec. 2.--After return
ing from the Penn Club, where he had
spent the evening, John NJ. Broomsll.
Jr. member OF a prominent family.
died while sitting In n chair at his
home, 702 Madison street, late We'd
nesday night. He was 10 years old
and tired dry goods merchant.
having been In business at Market
Square for AZ years. maintaining three
large stores. He was director OF the
j elaware County National Bank.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Chicken Dinner at 81. Paurs.

The Ladies' Aid OF ~. Paul's ". =.
Church last night served a roast
chicken dinner to $50 persons. a ba-
zaar was conducted at the same time.
the affair helng In charge OF CONG
mittee, with Mrs. NJ. r. Alexander.
chairman. Mrs. A. w. Davis had
charge Of the handkerchief booth,
Mrs. F. n. Jervis OF the candy booth.
Mrs. G. f. Hayden OF the FISH pond
booth. and Mrs. c. z. Hardesty Of tho
cake booth
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Japs Want TO Meet Stages Team.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening,
Chicago, Dec. Am invitation
from Japan to Alonzo a. Stagg di-
rector of athletics at the University
of Chicago, inviting him TO bring a
track team to Japan next summer TO
meet team of the best Japanese per-
formers Is being considered by him, he
said today. The invitation has stirred
the university athletes to extra eff
forts in training.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
GRADE CHRIsrfAxA AVENUE.
state Highway Dept. 10 DO the Work
Now 10 Help Unem plOyed.

The state Highway Department an
nounces that IN order to give employ
ment 20 some Of the unemployed In
Wilmington. the department will com
i.lcte the grading Of ChristIana ave
nue, leading to tho new harbor de-
velopment project, during tho winter
months. or as much as can he done
with safety.
1t is hoped by commencing this
work Mt once and continuing until the
project II completed that many OF the
unemployed Will be able 10 secure
work and thus relieve the situation to
some extent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
STUDY WORK AND PLAY COURSE.

The work -study-piay sysfefn ir
force az Newark, y. J.. we inspected
10y superintendent Of Schools David
A. Ward yesterday. II provides for q
division of pupils into two groups Ons
using shops. gymnasium and auditori-
nm while the other is having regular
class room work. The plan - thought
much more satisfactory than any
other by Superintendent 'orson %
Newark. while superintendent SMITH
Of Bayonne. y. j.. dropped the system
after trial. DR.. Ward believes that a
very careful investigation would have
10 be made before Wilmington Achoois
could consider adopting q.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Entertainment at st. Paurs

Fifty young ladies will participate
in an entertainment entitled, Amer
ica's Reception 10 All Nations Und4r
Our Flag" to be held tonight in the
auditorium of st, Paul's NJ, f. Church,
under the direction of the Young
Women's Auxiliary. Special songs will
be rendered under the direction of Ed
ward Greenhalgh. Mrs. John Schofield
will play the accompaniments.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
LETTER MAY EXPLAIN TRAGEDY
Child Finds Mother Dead and Father
Shot Through Head.

Dawson. Pa, Dec. 2.--Mrs. Minnie
Hawk Miller was shot and killed and
her husband. Elmer Miller, shot in
the head at their home some time
last night. The tragedy was discover
cd by their son. who found his mother
dead in the kitchen and his father un-
conscious in his bedroom.
The authorities said they expected
TO find the cause in the contents of
a letter. addressed 70 Samuel Porter
druggist of Dawson, which was on
table in the house
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
WANT TO HELP BEGGAR.

Arrested by Traffic Officer Willis
after he had been seen 20 accost sew
.rnl persons entering the Hotel du
Iunt. Collctt Rochester. Negro. was
arfnigncd In Municipal Court today on
u charge of begging on the street.
Judge Hastings dismissed the defen-
uani ana turned him over 90 Parole
t,fIn,f flix,f
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
MISS MOFFITT's RECITAL.
To Give Pleasing Entertainment To-
morrow Night.

Miss Viola Motiitt will hold a musical
recital in the New Century Club to-
morrow evening. Selections will be
rendered by the following:
Edith Mcdowell. Marian Blackwell
Kenneth Leech. Elizabeth Smith
Sarah Crossan. Media Johnston. Doro-
thy I-atimer. Mrs. NJ. h. Lewis. Mar
garet Moore. Grace Stewart. LEILA
Abele. Emma Saye. Mabel Bard. Fran
ces Richardson, Dorothy Sturgis, Al.
fred Jefferis. Helen Firth Carver, vii.
liam Washburn, Ethel Lynch and
Miss Moffitt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
A. LfyITTs NEW STORE.
FORMER Castelburr Manager Locates
at .st Market Street

Aaron Levitt. formerly manager OF
castolbsgs local jewelry store. as
a result OF his success during fourteen
years OF service In. the jewelry busi-
ness. wiz continue 20 serve his many
friends and patrons In this city, IL is
announced Mr.. Levitt has opened a
modern and well equipped 1ewelry
store on the second floor of 724 Mar
k.t street.
Mr. Levitt has been a resident of
Wilmington for a number of years.
tiy. years ago he conducted a small
business In the Ford Building. and
later became affiliated with the Castel-
bcfs store at Fifth and Market street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
frult Iomra 10 Grief.

william Briggs. Negro truck driver
fof BRcella Hroth.rs. fruit dealers.
charged with larceny by bsilee OF si1
sud about SEQ worth of fruit. WAS dis
nllssod in Municipal Court today.
when hc explained that the truck had
iallrn into hole and the fruit was
damaH.d IN beinx lifted. lie paid sll
a. %. driver ~ another truck 20 pull
his machine from the hole. he said
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Dec. 5-is Is Educational Week.

Educational Week. December 5-l,.
will he observed locally by having
parents Of school children visit the
schools. The week has been set aside
by the country for the stimulation u
interest in schools. Tags bearing IN.
inscription Education Week, Decem-
Der SIP. My parent or guardian has
visited my school this week viii bs
distributed among the children who
have been visited.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
MORSE COMING BACK BY
NEXT SHIP, He SAYS
Arrives at Havrs and 10 Host OF
Head Of Police; Sick, He
insists.

i,y AssocIn ted prers 10 Every Evening.
Hsvre. Dec. 2.-Frcnch police
officials, following conference
late with American Consul Gem
eral Insraham, allowed Charles w.
Morse TO land here today on his
arrival from New York on the
steamer Paris when the American
shipbuilder agreed ~ retlrn on
the same ship next Monday. pro-
yided he was not arrested.
Havrc, Dec. 2.--Charles w. Morse
the American shipbuilder. who arriv
ed here today on board the liner Paris
from New York. declared his willing.
ness to go back to the United States
hy the next returning steamer
II am willing 10 return 10 America
ny the first boat and | have go wired
the United states District Attorney" {"
he told the correspondent on board
the Paris early this afternoon.
Morse declared this morning that he
was not aware that his presence IN
Washington might be desired in con-
nection with an Investigation Of his
ship contracts until he was Informed
| by wireless last night that several
operatives from the Paris police de-
partment were watching for his ar
rival
! Mr.. Morse. who Travelled on the
Paris under the name Of Morris. said
this forenoon that he was going to
Paris for kidney operation. hut that
he had intended to return to the Uni
/ ted States shortly.
II am over here because Of m
health" he added. hut J ,,rn willing
to return even at the expense of
3eopardizing my life"
| Police Commissioner FabianI. who
was enjoying luncheon in the luxtrj-
Gus dining room Of the Varis as a
guest Of Mr.. Morse, told the corre-
spondent during the noon hour that
he would take Mr.. Morse ashore At 2
p. m. and deliver him 10 the American
consul general
(ft is recalled that Morse was re-
leased from the Federal penitentiarv
| by President Taft on the allegation
supported by Federal physicians. ths,
| he was suffering from Bright's dis
ease and that his death was but a
question of few weeks AT most from
the period he regained his freedom)
Paris. Dec. THE Havre polio.
were instructed by the secret service
OF the French ministry Of interior thi,
morning to arrest Charles w Morse
American shipbulder and hnancier
as soon as ne landed from the line,
Paris. The instructions were sent b,
telephone.
The French police acted on redue-
OF the American embass which re
ceived beIated cable instructions tnl
morning 20 obtain the detention o
Morse.
The heads OF the secrst service her,
are not certain whether the Havre DO
lice received their instructions In tim
TO apprehend Mr.. Morse. but they ar,
relying on the American newspa per
men in Havre to shadow him until tn,
police arrive. The French authoritie
say they will hold the American fl
nancier until the embassy receive
papers formally demanding his extra
dition.
! Washington. Dec. 2.--Provision
detention OF Charles w. Morse, shil
builder and fnancier. who reache
4 Havre today on the steamship PART
has been requested Of the French go'
ernment by the American embassy
Paris. ii was said today by officials
the State Department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
LLOYD GEORGE TO SAIL DEC. ls.
London Announces His Coming to
Conference, Hut Delegates Are
without Word.

py Associated T'ress 20 Every Evening.
London, Dec. 2.--PrIme Minister
Lloyd George. II was learned this
afternoon. is definitely planning to
leave England for the United States
December 12 10 attend the Washing
ton armaments conference.
Washington. Dec. 7.-Members Of
the British delegation to the arms
conference said today that no report.
official or otherwise. had been re-
coived from London as 20 the In
tention OF Premier Lloyd George TO
sail for Washington December ~.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Miss ElwelI In Philadelphia.

Miss Theodore s. EIwell. industrial
Sc, retary of the Y. W. c. A., has been
called TO her home in Philadelphia by
the serious illness Of her mother. and
will not he able TO resume her duties
here for some tins.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Liberty aond Quotations.

I,y Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York, Dec. 2.-Liberty bond
quotations at noon: Three and a
haifs. 1926. first as. s710 bid. sec
ond AZ. 97.42: first ANS. s7.4s, sec
ond 4hs, s7.52; third 4%'s. s77oi
fourth AIS. 1910. Victory sx's.
1896; Victory ANS, ssse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
TO BENEFIT
BY MATERNITY BILL

Washington. Dec. 2.-Delaware will
be benefited 10 the extent OF $4,000
the first year by the Maternity bill.
signed by Presid 1t Harding on No
%. which appropriates S1.4SO.-
600 for the welfare and hygiene Of
and infancy. The state will
receive $4,000 a year thereafter. Pro-
viding an appropriation OF a like
amount is made by the state for the
purpose. the sum of an additional
$4,000 will also be appropriated for
maternity welfare purposes in Della
ware. The bill also authorizes. In ad-
dition to the si.4s0.0 .000, the distri'
button of $4,000 among the states
on the basis of population.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Legion Members TO Dine.

Faithful Twenty -Oners" Of Law
renee Roberts Post, No. 81, American
Legion. will hold dinner next Mon
day evening i'm the Wilmington DIM
ing Room. Following the dinner AN
election of cfIicers for the ensuing
ear Will be held
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Farmers Club Entertainment.

Tomorrow evening at eight o'clock
members of the Hare's Corner Far
mers' Club will give an entertainment
in the hall at St. Georges A very in
teresting program is prepared.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
. EDDINGS.
WIlfoDg- Richards.

A wedding of interest will take
place i'm Philadelphia tomorrow, when
Miss Irma Richards of Ocean View
and Herbert Wilfong OF 1903 West
Tenth street will be married at the
home of Miss Richards aunt. Mrs.
Williams. $500 Malcolm street. Rev.
w. G.. Harris, pastor of Goodman NJ.
f. Church, will perform the ceremony
Miss Madge Richards and Paul
Wflfong will be the attendants. A
reception will be held after the cere-
mony. Following a wedding trip,
the young couple will live at 1926 du
Pont street. Mr.. Wilfong is a fore
man of the Bond Manufacturing Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Harlan-DennIs.

Miss Naomi f.. Dennis of Stanton
and Horace S. Harlan of Richardson
Park were quietly married by Rev. G..
w. Bounds of this city several months
laso, but they have kept their secret
until now
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Stock Quotations
200 o'clock
NEW YORK NTOCKJ.

Reported Daily by Laird 4 Coz Se.
curity Brokers, du Pont Building
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02

The lost is found the classified ad
WAY ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02

Classified ads sell used cars.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02
Inspection of Buildings.

Fire Marshal +. Morton Ainscow.
with his two inspectors, William H.
Mahan and Willard Yarnall, are busy
inspecting the properties throughout
the city to eliminate all fire risks or
situations that would tend TO be dan
gerOus in the event of fire. They
have found many buildings virtual
fire traps and without adequate exits
and fire escapes. In each instance
they give IL or "a hours notice and
return at the end of that time to see
that their orders have been complied
with. Where they find their direc-
tions have been disregarded, arrests
will be made. This is the first time
IN the history of the city that VIII
mington has had a thorough inspec-
ton with strict enforcement of the
regulations designed TO eliminate fire
hazards
Every building is being mapped out
and these drawings filed. Eventually
every fireman, as soon as lac arrives
at a structure in flames, viii know at
once the layout of the entire premises
and how TO get in and out through
the entire building. There are many
II novations being introduced IN the
Lew department, the like of which this
city has never seen before. but all of
which tend to the greater efficiency
of the department and il is by fol-
lowing these new customs that all
the officials expect 10 make Whining
tons fire department enc Of the best
in the country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-02

Washington. Dec. 2.--Provision at
OF Charles w. Morse. ship
builder and financier. who reached
Havre today on the steamship Paris.
has been requested of the French gov
ernment by the American embassy at
Paris. 1t was said today by officials OF
the State Department.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-06-29
''Thank You" Specials for Women

Camisoles of flesh silk wash satin. dantily
trimmed with lace, regular price 81 special each $1C0
Corset Of white coutil medium high bust long free
skirt with four hose supporters Regular $3.50 corses
special for Thank You Day. Z price $4.ZS
Corsets. of high grade white couti. medium bust
model heavily reinforced, in all sizes regular $3.50
value special for Thank You Day, 4 Price, SITS
Fancy Top Teddies of pink batiste with wide ribbon
bodice well made and neatly trimmed in all sizes
regular price s1-49 special for Thank You Day.
pair ISC
Bargain
The Topeka state journal., 1921-06-29
Ribbons at - Price for
S"Thank You" Day

Hair Bow Ribbons, in pretty
floral designs. regular price Csc,
special for Thank You Day. a
ydrO- 49C
Ribbons. popular solid colored
taffetas. that regularly sell for 47c,
special for Thursday only. II Price,
or a yard. 24c
Ribbons, for hair bows, of good
firm moire and plain taffeta, in
white, black and all attractive col
ors, regular price 55c, special for
Thank You Day. Il Price, or a
Sash Ribbons, of broad moire
and plain taffeta. regularly sell for
sec. special for Thank You Day. II
Price, or a yard 3Sc
Fancy Ribbons, in a splendid as
sortment of colors, regular $1.45
values, special for one day only, II
Price, or a yard. .73c
Ribbons-Main Floor