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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
SINISTER IN
POWDER IN FIRE HOUSES
Officials Satisfied il Was Placed
There for Safe Keeping
Only.

Further investigation Of the finding
II quantity of powder which had
teen concealed at the bottom Of
chimney In the house of Engine Com
pany No. 2, formerly the Reliance
Fire Company's headquarters, at
Fourth and Lombard streets. has con-
vinced the officers of the fire depart
r.aent that the explosives were not
placed there with any sinister intent.
The powder is belived to have been
secured originally for use in small
cannon known TO have been in the
FIRE house and used in Fourth Of July
celebrations. The supposition Is that
this powder was left over from last
year and that whoever had it placed
il in the chimney thinking that WAS
the safest place to keep IT until want
ed again. especially as the volunteers
never used this particular chimney
while they were quartered there.
The powder has been turned ever
TO officials of the du Pont Company
and they have been asked to test II
and ii possible TO determine just about
what damage it would have done at
house No. had it been ignitec. No
report has vet been received from
them. The firernen. however, believe
there was enough Of it to blow out
the side OF the building had it ever
gone off.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
TEST LEGALITY Of
filing FEE LAW
ouIt Questioning Constitution
ality, Entered by c. N.
Ryan.

Charles ~ Ryan q, Harrington 4
Ryan this morning nled through his
attorneys. Charles &. kcedy and
George 81. Davis. in the Superior
court. n petition 10 test thr conssitu-
slonality ~ tho provision requiring a
~ fee Ter fling income .ax returns.
Tho petition. which ir In tNe form
81 msrdamu-. viii be presented to
Chicf Justice rcnncwill this after
noon.
II IL an appeal made by Mr.. Ryan
TINT the state tax commissioners re-
c~ive hia income tax return without
the 81 Ming fec.
Nr. Ryan. who~e homo is AZ 25a0
Wee, Eighteenth etr-~t. acts out in
his petition that on January 10 the
state School Income Tax Department
refused 10 accept hir return and the
tar due frors him because they were
not accompanied by the 81 fling fee.
The action instituted today rs brought
IN an sfrort 10 compel the department
~ nccrpt the return and the income
TAR without the 81 flins fec and a.,
reality IN 90 re n test OF the consti-
tusionality ~ the new law. This is the
nrs' su' ~ the kind that has been
nled.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
GRAND JURY CALLED
IN SPECIAL SESSION
ON HOMICIDE CASES
Attorney General Seeks Imme-
diate Action on Muir.
der Cases.
THREE ARE NOW PENDING

Three homicide cases having ac-
cumulatcd In the last week In New
Castle county, the grand jury will hold
a special session on Thursday to con-
slider them. This Will he done mt the
request Of Attorney-General 8. -.
Townsend, Jr.. who desires 70 dispose
OF tho cases before the March term
Of Court OF Oyer and Terminer.
Tho defendants in tho homicide
cases pending. which are to be pre-
sented to the grand Jury Mt this spec
lal sitting. are aH follows
Ralph Olivia. who is accused OF
having killed Samuel Christlans, on
Washington street. near Second. by
shooting him. week ago yesterday.
David Morris. supposed demented
Negro. accused OF shooting and kill
Ing Irene Briscoe. Mt Green Spring.
last Tuesday.
Hattie Lcggins. colored, accused OF
killing her husband. Robert. with an
axe. at 1896 Thatcher street, last
} saturday night.
All OF the prisoners are In custody
Olivia is at the workhouse. Morris in
the State Hospital for the Insane, AT
Farnhurst, and Hattie LeRgIns at the
police station.
The grand jury. II viii be recalled,
completed all OF the work pending at
the opening OF tho term OF court,
January 8. IN ono day. = record not
equaled for many years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
NEGRESS BATTERED
HUSBAND WITH AXE
Robert Leggins Murdered by
His Wife. Who Appeared to
Glory in the Deed. \

Confessng TO the murder OF her
husband, Robert Legsins. by crack
ing his skull with a heavy axe. at
their home, 1895 Thatcher street.
about 9 o'clock on Saturday night
Mrs. Hattie Legains, colored. was held
in Municipal Court today without
bail for the grand jury on charge
'of murder. Tho woman was calm
signed confession was read in court.
Il would still be cutting him IL he
wasn't dead" she said, after her ar
rest. according n the police.
Detective George Sutton, ~ho. with
Detective Joseph KenlpslSi. arrested
the woman last night. testified that
the prisoner at first denied the killing.
but finally said: 'Qh we'll, I must tell
II before God. anyhow, might as well
tell the truth now
Leggirs. she said. in her confession;
came home about o'clock SATURDAY.
afternoon. crazed with liquor, and up
braided her for not having a meal
prepared for him. For almost four
hours they quarreled, until she seiz-
ed an axe. which was standing in a
totiicl VI Niit fOciIl, ana StTlEk nef
husband. who was lying on q couch.
blow on the head. which cracked his
skull. Six times she struck him and
then. dropping the axe, pulled him off
the couch, ito see If he was dead"
She said in the confession, Leggins
carried a .32 calibre revolver and she
was afraid he would shoot her.
After making sure that her hus-
band was dead she went TO the hon
Of her sister. Mrs. Harrison Parker.
1884 Heald street, and said something
was wrong at her home. as the doors
were locked. Parker advised calling
the police. When Detectives Sutton
and kempski arrived at the house
they found Mrs. Leggins and her sis
ter and brother-in-law had crawled
in window and were calmly viewing
the body. The woman's demeanor and
the fact that she showed no grief at
her husbands death aroused the de-
tectives suspicious and she was
placed under arrest.
The first blow is believed to have
killed Leggins. The axe was found
lying on the floor near the body.
=
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
HARVEY CROSSCROvE
OPERATED ON FOR
TEA-YEAR INJURY
Effort, Apparently Successful,
to Remove Effects OF Frac-
ture Of Skull.
HURT IN THUNDER STORM

Harvey Crossgrovc. Is years old,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Cross
grove OF 1907 Tatnall street, under
went serious operation for the re-
moval OF a growth In the head at the
Delaware Hospital on Saturday, and
is now on the way to recovery, accord
Ing to present indications.
The operation was the outcome OF a
peculiar accident in which the boy was
involved more than 10 years ago. On
August is. 1911. when he WAS Ave
years old, the boy went for ride with
two friends OF the family. When they
had reached the extreme northwest
ern section OF the city, a savere storm
came up. just as the wagon In which
he was riding was passing beneath a
tree. tho latter was struck by lightning
and fell ccross the wagon. striking the
boy on the head with much force. The
other occupants Of the wagon were
slightly injured.
Harvey was found &c have sustained
a Fracture Of the right aide OF his
skull. The force of the blew had par
alyze6 the left side of his body. He
was Ill Tor a long time. but gradually
became able 10 walk abo1t. He has
always walked with Nmp. However.
a growth which the fracture left on
his brain Is believed TO have been the
cause OF periods Of semi-conseious-
ness, which he has been suffering at
times.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crossgrove took the
boy to a Philadelphia hospital, resent
ly, IN an effort to learn whether some
thing could be done to remedy the
lameness and remove the growth in
the head. Physicians there declared
that an operation could be performed.
but said II was not advisable, express
Ing the belief that he would have but
one chance In thousand to recpver.
Not taking this decision as final, Mr..
and Mrs. Crossgroye took the boy to
tho Delaware Hospital, where he was
examined by DIR. James A. Draper. and
several x-ray examinations were made.
They were advised to have an opera
ton performed and on Saturday this
was done. DIR. Draper. who performed
tho operation. had to remove a por-
ton of the skull to complete It. For
several hours the boy lay between life
and death, but later rallied and IL now
in a satisfactory condition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
MARY'S WEDDING GOWN
OF CLOTH or SILVER
Old English Silk Weavers viii
Make Elaborate Train for
Princess.


London, Jan. 1s--Princcss Mary's
wedding gown is to be Of cloth OF sill
yer. OF magnificent design. The ma
teria was brought by tho queen from
from India some years ngo and Is
rescribed as a triumph OF native man
ufacture.
Tho dress Will have a train OF ivory
silk, shot with silver which In being
woven by hand workers at Braintree
Essex, an old English silk manu-
featuring centre. whore the art OF sill,
weaving has been passed down from
generation 10 generation. so great II
tho carc taken In the manufacture OF
this material that only n few inches
nrc finished each day.
Tho train Ia expected to be ready
soon, and Il Will then be placed In
the hands OF tho embroiderers.
Many schemea for presenting we'd
ding gifts 10 the kings daughter nre
afoot. Tho lord mayor OF London is
opening popular fund for the pur-
pose. with contributions limited TO one
pound sterling.
Rumor has II that viscount Lascel-
les and his royal bride may spend part
Villa Medici at Flesole. near Florence,
Italy. The villa belongs TO a cousin OF
the bridegroom Lady Sbyl Scott
whose first husband was the late Bay
ard Cutting, at one time secretary TO
the United States Embassy in Lon
don.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
WESTERN SAID TO
HAVE APPLIED TO
UNITARIAN CHURCH
Or. Watt Says Unfrocksd M. e.
Clergyman Has Been Seek
Ing Change.
STATEMENT IS ISSUED


- S"'~nent was is~u~d to-day by
NOV Nor~rt Watt II. D., superintend
~ =. "nnnns'on District Of the Will
ninsf"n NJ. y. Conference. in which
r'S''n' Ma'' II located. relative to the
", u I, Western, the un-
w "' r.. minister, who IL alleged
nv" performed marriage ccre-
"''nles IN maryland after having been
""'n~i =" desist. Western, accord
w ,' 'r watts statement. has made
sprlics'ion for admission asa minister
w U"c Unitarian Church. Dr. Watt
80 ~" 'ahs In understand the report,
""s,r~n was advised by counsel
''shn" marrying after being warn
~ nor 'o do 20.
"hrn IN" att.nthon OF Rnv. w. A.
''""msn, rsstor OF tho local rnitar-
'en ''hurh. was called 10 the report
'ns' Nr. W~~trcn was trying 10 get
nv" 'ne Unitarian Church. no said that
n''ore ouch 4 step could become ef-
~c'v", IN" proper credentials would
NAV" w bc presented 10 tho church
"u'n"rit'~~. Tho rsst histcry OF .hc
.c'''crnt. AAs. would be looked into
ne raid, snd " satisfactory IL would
tHs" fu'ly rix months Sefcr~ he could
u" ordain~h n a.inis,er.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
NEW CABINET
ESTABLISHED IN POWER
Present Head Of Arms Confer
ence Delegation to be Min
ister Of Colonies.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

ny RsroclafHr fTess 10 fsVsry FVsninH.
Paris, Jan. 1.-THE new cabinet
under Raymond Poincare went into
power today with the publication in
the Official Journal Of Nineteen Presf-
dental DEGREES, one for each minister
and under secretary Of state.
Albert Sarraut will be decreed min
ister Of colonies. the post he held in
the BRAND cabinet, when his ac-
ceptance is received from Washington.
Senator Paul Deschanel has dled a
Senas.1d in the Senate for an inter-
peilation on the foreign policy OF
Premier Poincare. In his letter Of
notification 20 the premier, M. Des-
chanel suggests than sn exchange OF
views Is indispensable in the present
circumstances.
Senator Deschanel's speech on his
Interpolation will be his arst since
his resignation from the presidency in
September, 1920. Announcing the re-
covery OF his health. he was elected 10
the Senate year ago. but his activi-
ties in that body have beer confined
TO occasional brief remarks from his
ssat
The new ministry as selected by
Raymond Poincare, and accepted by
President Millerand. is as follows:
Premier and Minister Of Foreign
Affairs--Raymond Poincare.
Nice-Premier, Ministe- Of Justice
and for Alsace- e-Lorraine-Louis Bar
thou.
Minister OF War and Pensions
Aren Maginot.
Minister OF Marine-M Raiberti.
Minister OF Ffnance-Charies Dc
Lasteyrie.
Minister OF Interior-M. Maunoury
Minister OF Educatlon--Leon Ber.
ard.
Minister of Public works-M. IL
Trocquer.
Minister of Agriculture-Henry
Cheron.
Minister OF Colonie.-Albert sar-
raut.
NJ. Magtnot Will take up the dutie.
Of this ofRce until N. Sarraut, who 4.
IN Washington. is heard from
Minister OF Commerce-Lucien Dior
Minister Of Liberated Regions--M
Rebel.
Minister OF Labor-M. Peyronnet.
Minister Of Health-M. Strauss.
The new Premier achieved a notable
success in limiting the ministerial
crisis tc three days. but failed tc ac-
complish the desire with which he is
credited. Of forming a Cabinet Of wide
national union IN the lines OF the
cabinets formed in 1914 and 1915
while he was President OF the re-
public.
His partial failure. as explained BY
the Petit Parisien. may be attributed
In part 70 the fact that the situation
although grave. cannot be compar ed
TO that existing in 1914 and 1915.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
NEW MINISTER PUSHING
1922 OLYMPIAN GAMES

Paris, Jan. 16-"Now for the Olyrn
Pic games OF 1924" said Castor Vidal
on assuming office today II. the new
Poincare cabinet as under secretary
of state for technical education, as
his post Is now known. Under the
BRAND regime he was known as
minister for sports"
"A bill granting the city permis-
zion to lease TO the Olympic commit
tee a plot OF ground in the Pare Des
Princes will be pushed through parlia-
ment early after its reconvening." he
said. THE committee then will have
no excuse IL 1t does not begin work
on the stadium Immediately"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
VETS ASK HARDING
TO END FARMING OUT
Of MENTALLY UNFIT
Declare Soldiers in state Insti-
tutions Arc Subjected to Me-
Riect and Profiteering.
IMMEDIATE REFORM URGED

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Jan. Is.--As.ertins
that the more than $500 mentally
disabled former service men now
placed in State institutions we're VIC
Tins Of such gross neglect. indiffer-
ence and proitoerinr" as constituted
black reproach on the honor -
the nation" the Disabled American
Veterans Of the World War, In
memorial presented today TO Presi-
dent Harding urged immediate action
by the government looking 10 the
treatment OF all such cases In Federal
Institutions. Neglect Of these cayesin
state institutions, the memorial said.
is committing 10 permanent insanity
many Of tho victims who by timely
treatment probably could be cured.
Describing the condition OF con-
tract" cases OF this class IN tho instf-
tutions Of the State OF Ohio as typical
Of those In practically every state,
the memorial asserted the governrnen,
had farmed out the insane ex-ser-
vice men OF Ohio to State asyiurns
which arc Dotoriously overcrowdea.
under manned and inadequately
equipped TO treat and care for them"
while IT had not provided one Federal
institution for this purpose in the
State.
An average profit Of 5000 on each
patient out OF the s5475o annual
maintenance fee paid by the govern
rnent was shown in figures for tho
nine institutions Of the State cited
in the memorial as recently having
been made public by Doctor ~ $.
MacAyeal, director OF the State We'll
fare Department.
In hundreds OF cases il wss sss.-t-
ed, relatives are refusing TO commit.
mentally disabled veterans. who might
be restored TO useful citizensbfp "a
conditions in the contract asvlurn.
most OF which. tho memorial said
are nothing more than lock-ups"
Tc make adequate provision ror
the treatment Of all mental case, IN
Federal institutions. the orsanization
urged the President to Use hls fn1u-
ence In obtaining early action hv Co,-
Sress on the pending nnea sure 10 an
propr'ate Sl6,ooc.0c0 for this purpo.e
I tcitine the report OF the special sem
aye committee that 4.375 more beds
We're urgently needed. beyond v-har
would be provided by existing appro-
1 priations
During the two years or more baeor.
Federal facilities could he Increased l.,
take care OF all cases. the memorial
urged that Infinitely more ria,id sn-
tpervision" Of contract" lns,ir1-io,,,
De PROVIDED by the Veterans Bureau
ana mat to Cooperate in this an in
dependent commission Of former SER
wee men De appointed in each State.
~ iurther recommended that every
institution receiving money from tho
government for the care OF disabled
soldiers and sailors be required ~
spend every dollar received for the
oenent OF such soldiers and sailors
exclusively.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
DR.. ANDERSON URGES
NEW MARRIAGE LAW
Elkton Minister Calls on Mary
land Legislature to Make
Changes.

Elkton, Nd. Jan. l6.--First indica-
ton OF the character of the marriage
laws likely 10 be sponsored at An
napois during this session of the
Legislature by the Methodist Episcopal
Church was given here last night by
Rev. George r. Anderson, pastor of the
Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church.
In sermon before his congregat ton
DIR. Anderson referred TO the fact that
the press was in the habit Of referring
70 EhSton as a marriage mill" and
said that under the circumstances the
comparison was by no means unfair.
The measures he proposed for legis-
lauvc consideration were as follows:
/. A period of waiting between
the issuing OF the license and the
performance OF the ceremony.
This, he said. would make Il diff
cult for clipping couples TO marry
in Maryland and would put a stop
20 the fiockins here from other
states. Also. he said, /, would give
parrntc OF those under age a chance
TO communicate with the authori-
ties .n case the bride and groom
elect misstated their ages.
2. Clear definition by the Legis-
lature as TO who Is properly
minister qualified 10 perform mar
riage ceremonies. This, he said.
would drive out or business those
. "iewd folks ~ho make personal
gain oat Of the sacred rite of mar
riage."
3. Legislation calculated 20 make
II ar .llessl offense for a minister
TO solicit business and 70 give
gratuities 10 taxicab drivers for
the sake Of having couples brought
70 them 10 he married. He said
the titney men should be placed
under the Public Service Commits
sion so that this provision OF the
proposed legislation could be en-
forced
The minister took many shots Mt
the traffic IN maria ges. telling in.
plainest terms what he thought of
the "nondeecr!pt ministers. minis
;ers without Jobs and standing and
standing in their churches" for
their practice of running the mar
riage MILL" lie said he did not
think the revenue of $1,000
year to Elkton from license was
enough 10 compensate for the
spiritual issues involved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
IRISH GOVERNMENT
IS TRANSFERRED TO
HOME RULE CONTROL
Governors General Of the IsIend
Transfers Affairs to Provi-
sionaI Officials.
SHIFT AT Dublin CASTLE

i:y Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Dublin. Jan. 16. p. me--The
governmental power for Ireland.
~ vested IN the British authori-
tics at Dublin Castle. wss turned
: ovsr t,eAny 10 tho prcvtsiousi gov
erprnent of Ireland. "a constitut-
ed ix.st SATURDAY. under the An
ylc-Irish treaty.
The orsnsfer was made by Wis
count s1tzalan. the lord lieuten-
ant. In the privy council chamber.
London. Jan. 16.--Crolin advices IN
Ncate the governmental department,
at Dublin Castle will be- handed over
tn tho cabinet Of the new Irish pro,
vtsionsl government today.
Accounts differ as &c the form tht
ceremony Is to take but one general,
accepted Is that the Irish minister.
will visit the castle and there be re,
ceived by the vice roy who will form,
ally hand over the offices.
There are some reports, however
there will be no formal transfer enc
that the cabinet will ask the existing
heads Of departments to continue theil
work until the new government gain:
a firm seat in The saddle. wher bust
ness gradually would pass into 1t.
hands without publicity.
1t Is reported in Dublin that tn,
boycott on British goods will be re,
voked soon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
FIT TEEN TEAMS ARE
SOLICITING FUNDS
Campaign to Seek Money to
Aid Unemployed Begun
! Today.

Fifteen teams OF women workers.
comprising between one and two hum
dred solicitors. members OF the wo-
mems Committee of tho Emergency
Relief Fund COMMITTEES. began the
work of personally visiting stores. Of
fees and homes today. OF 1000 citizens
who have not contributed to the aid
OF the needy and unemployed during
the present drive.
From now until the end OF the week
the canvass will go forward and in
that time, 1t 10 expected and hoped by
the ladies, they Will have been able to
see these on-subscribers and to have
gotten substantial contributions The
team leaders are as folows.
Team No. ]. Mrs. William NJ. Fran
chs.
No. 2. Mrs. Martin r. KeogA
n. 8. Mrs. Frank Ford Palmer and
Misses Negendank and Mullin.
No. 4. Miss Frances l.. Range.
Community Service.
No. 5. Mrs r. w. Tomlinson and
Mrs. Harlan G. Scott.
n. s. Mrs. Alex r Abrahams.
No. 7. Mrs. David Lindsey, Jr,
Nc 3. Junior League, Misses
Esther Ward and Elizabeth Ealltday.
Nc .. Mrs. James Baily and Mrs.
John Richardson. Jr.
No. 10. Mrs. j. Monteith jackson.
No. IL. Mrs. F. H. Mccormick.
No. ~. Mrs. B. c. Grommen and
Mrs. L. r. Hall.
No. IL Mr. T,,it. AebS~ootx
No. Is. Mrs. J. p. Nields.
Each team numbers anywhere from
a half dozen to thirty and forty mem
bers, so that the field Of on-contrib-
utors should be pretty we'll covered
In the next few days. Tho ladies will
meet again on Thursday morning at
headquarters. 6S6 Market street, Sec
ond floor front, at IL o'clock, but all
contributions are to be turneL. over TO
Mayor Harvey as soon as received
Many prominent women are helping
with tho campaign. The chairman,
Mrs. John p. Nields. and Mrs. c. C.
killen. executive secretary, are opti-
mistic enough 10 expect many thou
sand dollars will be obtained by the
teams. There are some expressions
that possibly the remaining $4,000
needed may be realized.
The contributions received by
Mayor Harvey today totalled upwards
OF $500. The Diamond State Tele-
phone Co., sent check for Sloo anc
the Bedford State Club sent another
800. In addition to these there were
several other large donations.
The latest contributors are :Dia- :
mond State Telephone Co, 500; jean
nette Eckman. $40; Tho Bedford Club.
800; Edmund Mitchell, $50; Frances
West, $40; Employees OF the Will
mington Gas Co.. $301.75.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-01-16
DOWN PTOMAINE BUGABoo.
Food Poisoning Chiefly Due to Indi.
gestlon, Gamers 2ind.

BY Associated Press . Every Evening.
Louisville KY. Jan. 16.-Science has
laid low the ghost OF ptomaine poison
ing. according 10 members CT the Ma
uonal Gamers Association, who ara
here for the fifteenth annual conven-
ton OF the organization which IL neet-
ing In conjunction with the Cannins
Machinery and Supplies and the Ma
tional Food Brokers Association.
Food poisoning, as II Is ordinarily,
understood, II was declared. Is often
due to improper diet or the careless
handling OF food on the part of the
consumer.
Speakers at a dinner declared thu
cenners are spending $4,000 annual
ly In original research and that soma
OF the notable results have been final
eradiction Of the danger due 10 botu-
linus, especially from canned ripo
olives.