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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
BONUS BILL STAGE
!. SET, SUSPENSION OF
RULES AGREED UPON
House Plans Procedure for To-
morrows Session on Sol
diers' Compensation.
FIX FOUR HOURS DEBATE
ny AssocIated Presn 10 Every Eyenlnr.

nv Associated Presa 10 Every Evening.
Waahington. March 22 "A resoIu-
ton making tomorrow special suspcn-
sion day In the House, so as To con
slider tho Soldlrs' Bonus Bill under u
suepension or the rules was approved
today by the rules committee without
a formal record vote.
Chairman Campbell. OF the rules
committee. said the House would meet
at ii n. m, an hour earlier than usual.
ard that there would be an hours de-
bate on the resolution before the bonus
hill was scachcd Only q majority
vote would be necessary for the nd0p-
ton of the resolution, whlch provides
for four hours' debate on the bill
Chairman Fordney OF the ways and
means committee. Will control two
hours ~ the time OF the debate on the
bili, and Representative Garner of
Texas, ranking Democrat on that com.
mittee. will control the 'dher two
hours Representative Campbell snld
Representative Fordney would place
one hour ot his time az the dlspoaal 81
Representative Trtadway ~ Mas<s.
chusetts. who opp0aes the bill
Representative Garner eald ne
would alioi one hour ~ his time 70
Democratic supporters 81 the bin
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
WEST VA. MINERS VOTE
TO STICK BY DEMANDS

Charlestown, w. Va. March 22.-
The six hour day, a five dy week. no
wage reduction and other policies
adopted by the international organiza-
ton were endorsed here TO-DAY at q
convention OF district II, United Mine
Workers of America, with only a few
dissenting votes.
The convention adopted a resolu-
ton "deploring" the actions Of Frank
Harrington. president OF the Illinois
miners In suggesting negotiation OF
separate agreements. Such actions
We're un-unionistic and Harrington
should be reprimanded, the resolution
declared. saying that any movements
to secure separate agreements for anv
state or district We're "disloyal tactics
against our internationl union"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
INSPECTOR JOHNSON
HOLDS UP MOTORISTS
Systematic Plan to Ascertain
Whether Laws Are Being
Complied With.

In order 10 ascertain whether the
automobile laws are being complied
with, especially the one regulating the
uee OF headlights. Automobile Inspec-
tor Arthur Johnson this morning sta
TONED himself at the foot OF the hill
at Fourth and Tatnall streets.
AS motor cars passed that point they
were stopped. the lamp examined and
the drivers quizzed as TO whether
they were in possession OF the, proper
documents
Where anything was lacking or not
I'm keeping with the regulations. 4
warning was given. The same plan
will be followed In other parts of town
and on the country roads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
METHOD|STS OPEN
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
At CAMBRIDGE, ND.
Bishop William f. Mcdowell
Presiding and Whole Area
Well Represented.
ORGANIZATION IS EFFECTED

Special Dispatch From stafr Correspon-
dent.
Cambridge. Md. March 2o.-The b4th
annual session OF the Wilmington Con
ference OF the Methodist Epl.copal
church began last night with the cele
hration or the anniversary Of the
Board or Hospitals and Homes. Zion
Church, In which the conference will
sit Tor week. contained large audi.
ence. Rev. l.. F.. Poole presided
Special music featured the exercises
and Miss Mccormick OF Baltimore.
VINO ~ engaged IN Near East relief
Wsk' made an interesting address.
Illness prevented the attendance of
DIR. y. F.. Davis OF Chicago. correspond
ing secretary of the board. in whose
stead Miss Mccormick spoke.
Most OF the members were present
this morning. when the conference
convened with Bishop William +. Nc
Dowell of Washington presiding.
one hundred and thirty-five mem
bers of the conference responded TO
me liol Call. Announcements was
made that John l.. johnson had been
detained at home by an infected foot
ne conference stood when the namcs
OF the members who died during the
lasi year were called and sang s ,cet
lr, and Bye" after the roll call.
Durins a memorial service. al which
Rev. T. r. Terry, presided memoirs
as follows were read: OF William w
kedman. by T.. l.. Horecker; OF
Philip ii. Rawl.ns and J. w. Fogle. by
Frank +. Carpenter; OF George =
Conoway and Mrs. r. II. HAYNES. by
X. Il. Nichols: Of Il. II. Webster. bv
Ninol +. Hills; OF +. J. Cochran. bv
) y. Pilchard: OF Mrs. James T.
Bryan. by George w. Townsend: Of
Mrs. James w. Easley, by Henry q
Budd; Of Mary +. Sheppard. by w. G.
Harris. The preparation of a memoir
OF w. =. Compton. who died recently.
was ordered for publication in the
conference minutes.
District Super:ntendents Robert
Watt W. a. Wise. W. II. Mowbrav
and Vaughan :. Collins assisted Bis
hop Mcdowell in administering the
Sacrament Of the Lords Supper.
Conference officers as follows were
elected:
Secretsry-Diss;on W. Jacobs: as
sistante. J. r. Bicking and r. l..
Af,nker.
statistician-walter Z. Gunby: as
s'stants. J. II. Geoghegan. y. c. Ben
son. Leoan jackson. A. w. Goodhand.
II. +. Nichols. J. NJ Keleo. G. r. Ellis.
g. r. Sterling. II. r. Kelso. o. B. Rice.
J. w. woo,en and A. f. Zimmerman.
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
H|LLES & JONES CO,
IN MERGER OF LARGE
MACHINE CONCERNS
Some OF the Most Important
Establishments in the Coun-
try Included.
WIDE SCOPE is COVERED

Plans for tho merging OF n number
of the leading machine tool manufac-
turing companies OF the country. In
city. which have been under con-
sideratlon for several weeks, have
been finally completed. and were an
nounced unofilcially in wilmington
for the first time today.
The companies included In the pro-
posed merger. which is one Of the
largest business projects of its kind,
in addition to the Illlles & Jones Co.
are: The Lodge 4 Shipley Machine
Tool Co. Of Cincinnati, the Carlton
Machine Tool Co, the Newton Ma
chine Tool Works. Inc. of Philadelphia
the Belts Machine Co. OF Rochester.
y. V, the Colburn Machine Tool co.
of Cleveland, the Modern Tool Co. of
Erie. Pa, and the Dale Machinery
Co.
Henry ]. Bailey. president Of the
Hilles n Jones Co, who has Just re-
turned from business trip to New
York, stated today that the merger
had not yet been officially announced.
and that no name had yet been def
nitely decided upon for the new cor
poratlon. which Will be ono of the
largest machine tool organizations OF
the country. Ii is expected. however
that an official announcement Of the
consolidation will be made within a
short time
All OF the companies concerned In
the merger are important and well
known organizations. The Hilles 4
Jones Co. OF this city is known as
being among the pioneers In producing
heavy machinery FOR punching, bend
ing, shearing and otherwise machiu-
ing metal plates and sheets for boiler
work and IN shipbuildnR Iis ma
chimes have been kell-known in the
shops Of the country for half "A cen
tury or more, during which the COM
pauy's growth has been steady. Mr..
Bailey. the president. has been with
the Hilles & Jones Co. for many years.
and has worked his way through the
different departments to the position
he now holds. He has been sales
manager. and general manager a.
'f'AHN+-' NatAaNfNs eatA ~ tltNFOAkAaN ~
miliar with the types Of heavy. plate
working machinery which the COM
pany produces.
The Belts Machine Co. OF Rochester.
which occupies 10000 square feet Of
floor space, WIS FIRST organized In this
city. In 1864. by Edward and Alfred
Belts. II was organized under the
trade name OF r. e. A. Betts. and IN
tho beginning produced a large va
riety of machines here. Later the
management began TO specialize on
larger machines. and the company
was eventually merged with that of
the Bridgeford Machine Tool CO. and
the lngie Machine Co. both of
Rochester. taking the name II the
Belts Machine Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
UNDERWo CONFIDENT
OF TREATY RATIFIC ALTON

Washington. March 22.-Confdence
that the four-power Pacific treaty
would be ratified by the Senate was
expressed today by Senator Under
wood. Democratic leader. on leaving
the White House after a conference
with President Harding. The Ala
hama senator said he had no doubt
there would be sufficient votes 70
assure the treaties ratification. al
though, the vote might be close.
Senator Lenroot. Republican. Wis
consin. also talked over the treaty
situation with the President today and
he also expressed confidence after
ward that the treaty ratification was
certain.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
PHILA. VI. T.. CONFERENCE
URGES SENATE TO RATIFY

Philadelphia, March 22.-Delegates
attending the 135th annual convention
u the Philadelphia Methodist Confer
ence today called on the Senate 10
ratify the four power Pacific treaty.
Bishop Joseph +, Berry referred to
the subject. almost in the first words
OF his speech. saying:
We dre surprised and chagrined
that there should be any serious hest
fancy in the United States Senate 10
ratify these agreements"
A resolution was adopted urging
u. $. Senator's to ratify the treaty and
not by refusal imperil the splendid re-
suit Of the late Washington confer
ence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
FIND LIFE PORTRAITS
OF SITS. PETER AND PAUL

Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Rome, Mar. 22.--What are be-
lievcd To be contemporary por-
traits OF st. Peter and 81. Paul
have been discovered In n hypo-
geum, or underground structure
OF the Roman Epoch.
The belief In their authen-
ticity is shared by the Archae-
ologist Professor Lanitani, who is
OF the opinion they were painted
from life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
MINERS PICKING
DELEGATES TO ACT
FINALLY ON STRIKE
Canadian Coal Workers Not
Expected to Join WaIkout Or
dered by U. NJ. w. A.
LARGE OIL STOCKS ON HAND
~ Associated Press - Fvsrv Fvsrtnz

NJ Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
New York. March % Two union
districts Of tho anthracite coal nolda
today chose tr"ir delegates 70 attend
ne meeting 81 mo international
policies committee ~ the United Mine
WORKERS ~ America a. Cleveland. ohio
on Friday
District No E. with headqtmrtDrs ~
Ita7le'on. Pa. e.ectef Thomas ken
nedY. Andrew Mafti. Thomas CsHs.
gher aud Neal Fcrry. and District So
with headquartrra ~ Shanoklu. pa
chose John strsnbo and James An
drew District so. ) Will choose -
delegates tomorrow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
ALLIES IN CONFERENCE
0S NEAR EAST PROBLEMS

Paris. March 22.--The foreign minis
ters of The allied powers w'rs IN Paris
today 20 confer on the Near Eastern
situation. Il was expected tho first
action would he drafting Of a plan
FOR an armistlce between Greece and
he Turkish Nauonalists. This would
Ne presented forthwith to the bel
.igerents in an effort 20 forestau the
expected spring offensive on the Ana
toiian frontier
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
GOT CLUE TO MISSING SON.
Father Asks Stranger the Time
and Identifies Watch
Of His Boy.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


Pasadena. Cal, March 22.--Seveno
Tcllcs stopped stranger on the
street and asked him tho time. Today
the latter Is In Jail.
The stranger drew from his pocket
gold watch which. Telles later de-
clared. had been the property of his
son, Martin Tellea. u. whoae body.
stripped and with the head crushed,
had been found in a reservoir.
Telles examined the man more thor
oughly. The clothes he wore had been
worn by his son when ne left home
March 4.
The stranger gave the namo OF
Ssedereo Moreno and said tho watch
and clothes had been given to him
by another man. Moreno ~ held In
connection with the murder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
John Lewis, SO, Drops Dead.

At work near Iobdell and Chapel
streets, John Lewis. Negro. Sc years
old. a street cleaner dropped dead
from apoplexy yesterday afternoon.
He was rushed to the Delaware Hos
pital in the police ambulance and
pronounced dead. Lewis who lived
at 3l6 Bradford street was in the en-
ploy of the city many years having
a good record He is well known in
the northwestern section OF the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
LA TOILETTE SEES
PERIL TO j. s. IN
FOUR-POWER TREATY
Calls il Scheme OF Great Brit
ain and Japan to Make Cats
Paw OF This Country.
FLOOD or TALK IN SENATE

Iir Associated Pres. 20 Every Yv-nfss
Washington. March IA food of
prepared speeches for and against
tho four power pacific treaty was
loosed in the Senate today "a the
period % unlimited debate came 70
an end. under the unanimous consent
agreement which will bring a final
ratification vote Friday.
Tn. four power arrangement Was
assaiied by Senator Ia Toilette az a
scheme OF Great Britain and Japan
to secure cooperation and protection
of the United States, in their further
schemes OF exploitation and imperial
ism"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
ARTHUR IEGG DEAD.
lie Was Accidentally Shot In January
at Chestertown, Md.

Arthur Legg OF Chestertown, Md.
died at l.30 o'clock this morning at
the Homeopathic Hospital from
weakened condition. due to the ampu-
tation OF his right leg. Legg was
accidentally shot I'm the leg and was
brought to the Homeopathic Hospital
on January "a and the limb was
amputated. Loss Of blood weakened
him
He was 80 years old. The body will
be shipped to his late home this after
noon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
Clogged Chimney Causes Fire.

Engine Company No. / was sum
moned 90 2i5 West Eighth street yes
terday afternoon and found that there
was a fire In the chimney OF the build
ing there on the first floor which is
used by the Atlantic s. Pacific Tea
Co. as a store. SCOT that had accumu-
lated in the chimney had become ig-
nited. The firemen smothercd the
blaze by pouring coal down the CHM
ney. There was no damage TO the
property,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
NAVY CUT TO 10000.
35l N|DD|ES GO OUT
Only 200 Officers a Year From
Annapolis to be Continued
in Service.
ey Assoclated Press 10 Every EvenlnE.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, March 22.--The House
naval committee agreed today to re-
port bill fixing the maximum
authorized enlisted strength OF the
navy at $4,000. plus 5000 apprentices.
or 10000 less than the number Secre-
tary DENLY declared was needed TO
operate the treaty fleet.
The bill also provides that not
! lore than goo members OF each sradu-
ting class at the Naval Academy shall
bei commissioned this year, in 1923 and
1874. There are Sal members OF the
first class at the academy to be
graduated ia June.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
i,Os7.ss Voters IN Chicago.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago, March 22,--The registered
voting population Of Chicago passed
the one million mark yesterday. the
1nal day OF registration before the
primary election April H. The total.
Including men and women. was 1885,
2S9.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
FIND PH|D|AN SECTION
IN HOFbURG ATTIC
Remarkable Examples of Fam
Gus Sculpture Recovered
From Hapsburg Collection.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Vienna, March 22.-Two fragments
Of Phidian sculpture have been dis
covered in the Hofburg. or Imperial
Palace, whose numberless apartments
and lofts and cellars are filed with
unlisted cases OF relics accumulated
through centuries of Hapsburg reign.
They are marble reliefs in excellent
preservation and experts pronounce
them 10 be from the original frieze
OF the Parthenon.
They contain two professional fig
ures one with head turned over the
shoulder as if in conversation with
the other. Presumably they are part
OF the treasures accumulated by the
late Archduke Ferdinand in his
travels.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
Rear ADMIRAL AYres Dead.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Montclair y. j., March 22.-Rear
Admiral Joseph Gerrish AyrSs.
medical corps. L. 5. n, retired. died
last night Vat his sons home here.
He was born at Canterbury, y. II.
in 1889.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
PRESIDENT MAY OPEN
CAMPAIGN BY RADIO
BY Associated preaa.

by Associated Press.
Washington. March 22.--Presi-
dent Harding may broadcast a
presidential proclamation, by
radio telephone, launching the
governments savings certin-
Gates campaign IL plans being
worked out today by the trca-
sury and postoHice departments
are carried out.
President Harding is said 70
regard the scheme favorably.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
Auto Stores Adjudged Bankrupt.

An adjudication in bankruptcy was
handed down in the Federal District
Court yesterday IN the case OF the
United Auto Stores, Inc. OF Eleventh
and Race streets, Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
padereMskI Recovering from Flu.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Paso Robles. Callf.. March 22-
Ignace PaderewsNi world famed
pianist and former Polish premier. has
rallied from a severe attack OF influ-
snza, it was announced to-day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
Punished For Speeding.

Arrested by Sergeant Foreman
while speeding 30 miles an hour
Samuel Laws. Negro. was fined SIS
and costs for speeding and $40 for
operating an automobile without a
license, in Municipal Cour, today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
Amusem nts Tonight.

Garrick-NaUdeville and pictures.
Queen" Fools Paradise "
Majestic "A ce Ct Hearts"
Arcadia Trust Your Wifc."
savoy Branded Woman"
strand" Keeping Hearts.
Playhouse attraction.
Audi tCrium-R Roller ska ting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
King George Shut In Palace, Ill.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
London. Mar. 22.-King George, who
Is suffering from slight cold and sore
throat, must remain indoors several
days. 1t was announced today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
Arrested for Speeding.

Paul Lynch was arrested on the
charge Of speeding this morning az
Twenty third and Market streets. by
Motorcycle Officer Carey.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
L. :. ARMY COsT NOTE TO
ALLIES Is F0RCIBIE

Paris. March 22.-The American
note regarding payment OF the costs
Of the army Of occupation in Germany.
addressed to the European allies,
reached the American embassy here
yesterday and will be presented to
the allies this afternoon. The note
sets forth the American attitude in
clear and fOrcible terms.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
OLD MARVEL HOME
AND RARE CONTENTS.
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Blaze, Which Evidently Was of
lncendiary Origin, Defied
Firemen's Efforts.
LOSS IS FULLY $4,000

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Laurel. March 22.-The handsome
mansion OF the late Governor Joshua
III. Marvel. valued at more than s40.-
900. and its contents. comprising
thousands Of dollars worth Of antique
furniture and chinaware. was entirely
destroyed by fire. believed 70 he ~
incendiary origin. last night The
house has not been occupied FOR a
month, Mrs Marvel being on visit
TO the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Orr
Black. at Spartansburg, y. 9.
The fire was discovered by the night
watchman OF the town, Hanson Glib
son, at about Ills o'clock, while on
his rounds. and the fire company OF
the town was Immediately summoned.
arriving at the scene II minutes after
being notified. The blaze was located
within the house and the doors were
broken down IN order 10 let the fire
men get at the flames
The rooms on the first floor were all
In flames by the time the door had
been broken down. Persons who were
hammering in the doors claimed they
clearly detected the smell OF oil IN
effecting an entrance, and the rapidlty
with which the flames spread from
room to room made II evident that oil
or some other combust,hle material
had been placed in various parts Of
the house before the blaze started
The Marvel family IS not known, how
ever, TO have any enemies in the
town.
Among the sets Of antique china
ware which We're destroyed was one
which was valued at $1,000. Other
valuable articles, heirlooms, etc. were
destroyed, along with the furnishings
OF the house. which in themselves
represented a small fortune. The
house, which was the most beautiful
in Laurel. contained 26 rooms and
practically all We're furnished II was
built many years ago and has been
occupied by the Marvel family ever
since.
Town Was Threatened.
Residents Of the town for two hours
were in a state Of suspense and anxi-
ETY.. for the sparks. which were car.
ried by strong wind. placed their
own homes in continual danger dur
Ing the fire.
At one time IL was thought the home
Of Mayor Harry J. Fooks. two blocks
away, which was set on fire by sparks.
would be destroyed, but the untiring
efforts of the firemen and their as
sistants prevented the blaze from get
ting any headway. Bits of burning
wood were carried in all directions by
the wind. but fortunately none caused
any great damage
The exact loss of the Marvel family
has not been estimated. but it is be-
lieved the property was insured. Mrs
Marvel was notified Immediately Of the
fire. Her two sons, Joseph and Fred,
who are living in another part of the
town. knew nothing of the fire for
some time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22

Washington, March %. - Notes
identical with that received in Paris
from the American government for
presentation 10 allied representatives
there were being submitted today by
American diplomatic officials 20 the
governments OF Great Britain. Bel
giun, France. Italy and Japan.
This statement was made today at
the State Department
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22

Say Il with Clover Dairy Safe Milk
and Butter. Phone l54O-I54I.-Ady-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22

Fragments OF the frleze OF the
Parthenon are said to be the best ex-
amples eXtant OF the work OF Phidias.
celebrated Greek sculptor and to have
no superior among even the great
works for which Athens is celebrated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22

Want a driver? Telephone a ciassl-
ded sd.--Call 2200,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-22
Weather Forecast
W % EFItTt VNN
By Associated Press 10 Exf

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington, March Weather fora
cast for Delaware:
Fair tonight and Thursday. slowly rising
temperature. northwest winds. becoming
north
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-05
WFGGFNMANN HOLDS
UNIQUE ATHLETIC RECORD

T.. Earl weegenmann- is the first
four-lettcr student that the New
Castle High School has ever turned
out during its history. Last season
he was the captain and left end Of the
local football squad and guard OF the
basketball five and manager and third
hascman OF the High School team this
season and captain Of the track team.
Wcgeenmann is one OF the 1922 gradu-
stcs and has always taken an active
part IN all line Of sports and at the
New Castle Athletic Association track
meet on Decoration Day secured 10
Ct the IS points made by the High
School organization. winning frs,
prize IN the final lo0-yard dash record
OF II 2-5 seconds. and winning FIRST
3n the running broad jump. distance Il
feet inches, scoring more individual
points than any other contestant. He
will enter Delaware University in the
fnll 90 take up Electrical Engineering
Course and prior 20 entering the Uni
Nersity he viii spend three weeks al
rlattsburg. y. y, a. the military train.
inE camp.