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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
PREPARE FOR BAZAAR.
slsterhood Of Temple Of Truth to Help
Y. M. II. A.

AZ meeting OF the Si@terhoof ~
tho Temple of Truth. yesterday after
noon. a uus nimoua vote was passed m
favor or n supper 90 be given on one
Of the evenings az tho proposed ba
zaar to bc held for tho purposc Of rsis
iny funds 10 carry on tho work Of
the y. NJ. ". A.. which L. now being
ably done under the direc,orship 81
MIR. Saretsky. and also 90 procure more
adequate auartetH.
The women present adopted the @lo-
gan. DO IL for the y" and accord
lngly have banded themselves together
as an independent body % give tho
third supper. Those present felt that
the undertaking was n big one, but
none too large for them - carry 20
a successfui issue a. the cause r.
worthy one and the time "a ripe 20
put the Jewish community In a posi-
ton OF eeh pride
A motion was also unanimously
adopted that the incumbent members
81 the slsisrho0d set aside the entire
week of the hazRar for bazaar sctivi-
ties and that each mem her should give
~ her beet % further every under
taking of tho chsirmeD In charge.
Tho spirit Of the entire afternoon
was n memorable one and Mrs. Jacot
! Fabcr, tho presiding officer. was con
graduated on tho way that she made
/ the ladies realize the need OF The hour
Mrs. Aaron Levitt was elected chair.
man az the supper by acclamstion. and
agreed on the realization that she had
strong backing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
NINE MULES DELIGHTED.
At OPEN AIR HOLIDAY
Animals That Spend Thor
Lives in Pits Frisk Sport
lively in Fields.
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Aesoctated Press 10 Evefy Evening.
wilkes-Barre. Pa, April s.-The
1855 900 idle mine workers in the an
thrscite fields Of Pennsylvania are
not alone enjoying the holiday brought
about by the suspension order. The
mine mules. many of which had not
seen daylight for years. also arc en-
Toying II. And. II tho capers they cut
about their enclosures are to be taken
as reflections Of their feeling, they are
even more pleased than the miners.
Certainly these humble beasts Of
burden are not worring about the
probable length OF the suspension. for
everything has been done for their
comfort. Thousands OF them were
brought from the dark levels in board
ed enclosures. TO watch them romp-
ing about, kicking and biting AT each
other good naturally. their attendants
said. wps evidence enough that they
welcomed the opportunity again TO get
into the sunshine and air, free from
coal gases. But, they added, there was
even stronger evidence that the mules
disliked their gloomy subterranean
existence when an effort was made to
lead or drive them in tho direction Of
a mine opening. invariably. there was
rebellion.
IL is In the deep recesser Of the
mines where trolley lines cannot pene-
trate or whore the sparks from cleo
trio wires might cause gas explosions.
that the mules are employed. After
once taken into tho inner workings
they are never removed except in
cases similar % the present surpen-
sion. Their average iife underground
is about Is years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
BILLIE BURKE'S PHONE
BILLS DAzE CHICAGO
Nearly Lost Her Homo for
Spending SIS for Talking to 4
Her Husband.
By AssocIated Press TO Every EvenIng.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago, April e.--Ths long distance
telephone calls OF Billie Burke TO her
husband. Florcnz Ziegfeld. Jr.. In Now
York, made II necessary for the actress
10 obtain court injunction in order 10
retain a nine room house In fash
ionable North Shore residence district
during her stay hero.
The owner OF tho property tried TO
dispossess Miss Burke. but was re-
strained by court order, issued In a
special session in Chambers last night.
Before Miss Burts's arrival here,
she advertised for q nine room house
from March 10 TO April g. Mrs. Frank
Townely Brown. who recently formed
a Widows Protective League. agreed
TO rent Misa Burke her home for ST.
100. the money TO 70 TO the widows
League.
A few days ago. however. Mrs
Brown asked Miss Burke TO leave and
yesterday came to take possession OF
the house. Miss Burke went into
court and obtained tho injunction.
IL have nothing against Miss Burke.
personally" said Mrs. Brown. but I
found che was tclephoning TO her
husband In New York every night at
ti5 Il call. Those calls will all be on
my telephone bill Then understand
she has nearly tho entire cast OF her
play living there. and I know my house
will suffer from so many people. |
felt Just couldn't let her stay there
any longer. but now / suppose III
have to-"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
ROB TAILOR SHOP.
Easter Ralment Taken From ei30
Market Street.

A number OF women and men are
minus their Easter clothes as the re-
suit OF n robbery in the tailor shop OF
Theodore Bergauist, 1880 Market
street. About 5000 worth OF completed
and partly completed clothes. most OF
which was engaged for the Faster
'sea son, was stolen. The robbery &C.
.cured sometime last Friday night. The
heavy rain storm covered the noise OF
tho thieves movements from the per-
sons occupying rooms above tho shop.
Bergquist did not discover his loss
until morning.
\ pane OF glass in a door I'm the rear
OF the shop was cut with a glass cut
ter and a safety latch opened. The rear
of the shop faces on a yard which is
fenced in with boards about 8 feet
high. The yard adjoins an alley lead
ing 20 Lammot street.
After opening the door 81 Is believed
the goods were carried into the yard
and passed over the fence to someone
! IN the alley and then carried 90 an
automobile at Lsmmot street.
| In hack yard at Twenty second
and I.ammot streets several suits ot
/ old clothes which had been left al
T the shop TO be pressed or repaired
were recovered the next morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
ROTARY CLUB LUNCHEON.
Members Accept Invitation TO Joint
Meeting With Lions Club Mays.

Al the luncheon Of the Rotary Club
in tho du Barry Room IN the Hotel
du Pont today the entire time was TAX
on UP with a general business Discus
sion by the members. A report was
submitted by the committee on boys
work preparatory to the visit next
week Of DR.. Baker. who will be in WI
mington next Thursday, and who will
make three addresses 8 that time.
Irving Warner, OF the Rotary educa-
uonal committee. read report from
that committee.
The club accepted an invitation from
the Lions Club 10 attend their meet
Ing May .. which will be during music
week. The attendance today WAS 81
per cent. There were four visitors
Louis l.. Stokes. Bridgeton Y. j.:
William Snbey. Philadelphia, DR.. II. V
Holloway, Dover. Herman Kleinma n.
Philadelphia. Two new members were
admitted today: Warden NJ. S. Plum
mer and $. l.. Mckee
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
FUNCHAL M0URNS CHARLES.
People Lining Streets. During
Funeral, Bow in Respect to
Dead Ex-Ruler.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Funchal, Madeira, April 5.-Perfect
weather marked the funeral of for
mer Emperor Charles OF Austria
Hungary yesterday. The coffin. cover
ed with the old Austro- Hungarian flag
and smothered with floral crosses and
wreaths, was conveyed in a hearse TO
the temporary mausoleum erected in
the parish church.
The ceremony was impressive. and
was attended by members Of the for
mer royal family and their suite. The
service was conducted by the Bishop
in full robes and his attending clergy.
The route TO the church was lined
with people and nothing but respect
was shown as the procession passed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
REFUSES TO CONSIDER
PLEA FOR PEACE
Court Sentences Negro Accused
Of Shooting Friend, to
Two Years.

This court is going to do what it
can to discourage the carrying and
use Of pistols at parties, said judge
Hastings this morning in Municipal
Court. when ne imposed sentence OF
two years Imprisonment on John Cole,
charged with assault and battery on
John Showers. Both are colored.
Cole was arrested several weeks ago
by Detectives Gamble and Cook, fol-
lowing a shooting fray at 1889 Wal
Iut street. during which. it was alleg-
ed. Cole shot and seriously wounded
Hulet Lily. colored. and also shot
Showers through the left hand. Ac-
cording TO witnesses, party was In
progress at the Walnut street address.
LIQUOR is said 10 have been consumed
freely and the principals involved, ac-
cording to the testimony. were both
intoxicated NJ the time OF the shoot
ing.
Mr.. Garrett, in presenting the case
before the court. declared that both
Cola and Showers had recently made
up" and that they were DESTROYS OF
having the case dismissed. This the
court refused TO do.
The seriousness of the case" said
Judge Hastings. in addressing Mr.
Garrett, is of such Importance that
the court is unable even to think Of
dropping the charges. 1t is a case
where substantial prison sentence
must be considered
During tho free-for-all fight. which
is said to have taken place at the tim,
OF tho party, Showers is alleged L
have struck Cole over the right eye
inaicting a deep cut. Following this
alleged assault, Cole secured a war
rant for the arrest OF Showers.
This morning Cole was unable &
even identify his signature attached
to the warrant. He said he didn't re
member having had Showers arrest
ed.
Some OF the witnesses for both tn
State and the defendant declared tina
they had been asleep at the time of tn
shooting. Others said they heard TIL
shots, but were too frightened TO APP
proach the scene OF the shooting.
Another witness testified that Col
had sent Sylvester Brown out to Sc
cure a revolver. When Brown wa
placed on the stand he denied having
. been sent after the pistol.
Lily. who was shot in the back ais
was unable TO state who had sho
him. He said he was shot while hi
hack was turned.
Showers was dismissed on the charg
Of assault and battery. After sentenc
had been imposed on Cole. an appes
was taken and bail fixed at $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
CRITICIzEs LOCATION OF TRACKS

Judge Hastings this morning In
Municipal Court scored that section
Of Washington street at the north end
OF the new bridge where the trolley
tracks Of the Boulevard route extend
ed close 10 the cuTbing His criti-
cism was the outcome of the arrest
there yesterday of Harry Gordon,
colored. a chauffeur who, 1t was al
legged by Policeman Blackiston. had
violated the street traffic laws by pass
ing TO the left Of a trolley car that
had stopped near the bridge 10 dis
miss passengers. Il know of no law
in case Of this kind" said Judge
Hastings. Something should be done
20 the tracks in that particular sec
ton Of the city. II is confusing 10
drivers Of automobiles and they don't
know which way 10 drive. Gordon was
dismissed on the charge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
SUPERIOR COURT.
Plaintiff Awarded $40 IN Suit OF
Harvey Hin W. Sallie Hin.

\ jury in Superior Court today re-
turned verdict in favor Of the plain
IN. for the fun amount asked. $4,000,
in the suit OF Harvey Hill vs.. Sallie ID.
HiA administrator Of the estate of
Robert Clark Hin. deceased. Henry r..
lsaacs represented the plaintiff and
\. +. Polk represented the defendant.
The suit was for money loaned about
twenty years ago.
A jury yesterday afternoon, in the
suit. Of Charles i. Willard, defenda Mt
below appellant vs.. James Scott.
plaintih below respondent. awarded
the plaintiff damages OF $500. the out
growth az an automobile collision at
Ninth and Rodney streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
A DISGRACE,
SAYS CONGRESSMAN
Sergeant alarms Prevents a
Bout on Floor Of House
Between Texans.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Washington. April s,-Representa-
tive Garner. Democrat. Texas. decisr-
ed IN the House today thst II permit
ted BY the rules 70 speak what was
in the nlnds Of 434 - the AS House
members ne would say that Repressn-
~ dive BisDton. Of that state. fTeIss)
lis disgrace 20 this House and ought
20 10 kicked out
Ir Gamers statement. coming AZ
ter Bisnton had defended himself
gsinst A newspaper article threw the
House INTO great disorder. and brought
from the speaker a sharp. quick com
nand 70 the sergeant at arms 20 pre-
vent personal clash after Blantor
had shouted he would hold Garner re-
sponeible IL called liar" by him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
STRIKE LAYS OFF 1000
DELAWARE HUDSON MEN

Albany. April s.-A iay-off OF moro
than 1000 employees, due 10 a de-
crease in business because OF the coal
strike, was announced by General
Manager Loree OF the Delaware and
Hudcon Railroad yesterday. Already
there has been a reduction in the
working force and the taking off Of a
number OF trains on the Pennsylvania
Division. IL was announced.
The coal industry. the general man
ager said in a statement. furnished
more than 80 per cent of the roads
traffic. The reduction in the working
force. he added. would affect principal
~ men IN the train service, shops, car
repairs and roundhouses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
ROBBERY CAREFULLY PLANNED.
Elsmere Safe Blowing Didn't Crack
Windows in Store.

So carefully did the safe crackers
plan their operation in blowing the
safe early yesterday morning in the
feed and coal Office OF r. W. Morris
of Elsmere. that two windows direct
~ over the safe were not even crack
ed. According 10 State Detective John
Moore. who yesterday afternoon visit
ed the scene Of the robbery, the work
seemingly was that Of professionals.
The large door Of the safe. &C
cording 10 Detective Moore was blown
from its hinges and the job. he said.
was one OF the cleanest he has ever
seen. With finger prints on various
articles found in the store the police
believe they will be able 10 make
several early arrests in the case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
NAMING BABES FOR MARY.
Even Bathing Suits Are Being
Called After the Princess
Bride.
ax A..ooi,,.d prs,, % ryery Fv.ninN.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
London, April Sin the wake Of ths
marriage Of Princess Mary 20 ViscounS
I.aseelles, n countrywide craze has de-
veloped FOR naming children and things
IN honor Of the occasion and It's pr1ncI-
pals.
From different parts OF the country
come reports Of such names ne Royal
Wedding RhF' and Princess Mary
Shaw" Innurncrsble Hsrrys, Marys-
Mari Alexsndrss and 50 on figure IN
registrations 81 the past few DAYS.
Painters and sign writers testify 70 n.
mild boom in their art owing TO the
many changes in signs and names oe
shops. bungalows. houseboats, houses,
etc. IN order 20 give them topical
touch
Inns in al parts OF the country ara
being named The Princess Mary or
+ The Lord Lsscelles' as substitutes,
according 10 reports, for German ~
other names that have survived the
war
Preparations for the coming season AZ
seaside resorts include the labelling OF
bathing huts with such names as Mary
land, ''MaryvilIe' and The Princess. :
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
Jones. Carpenter Suit Dismissed.

Chancellor Wolcott. yesterday
afternoon, dismissed the bill Of com
plant in the case Of Holmes Jones
against Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr,. ct
al. without prejudice TO the right Of
the plaintiff to recover damages of
the defendants. Joseph J.. Carpenter.
Jr.. and the Fidelity Real Estate Inn
provement CO. Jones alleged he held
an option on land adjoining the pro-
posed boulevard beyond Eleventh
street bridge and said the defendant
sold the property after he had i'm
proved it. but before the option ex-
PRED lie sued for specific perfor-
nance of contract.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
AT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.

The Public Employment Bureau. III
the old City Hall. placed 1sl unsSilied
and TWO skilled workers today. Twen-
~ skilled and three unsk.lled men
were referred 10 positions. One hum
dred and twenty Of those placed wers
10 do temporary cleanup work.
Ten domestlcs were placed through
the wonen's department. Is were re-
ferred 70 positions. and one was reg
istered. Five calls for help were re-
eefUeR
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
STATE HOUSE PORTRAIT.
"Dawn of Peace" Inspected by Legis.
latiye Commission.

and Representatives Samuel s. Gray
and Richard G. Buckingham. compos-
ing commission appointed by the
General Assembly TO obtain an his
torical representation for the State
House at Dover. came 20 Wilmington
yesterday and inspected The Dawn
OF Peace" which Stanley NJ Arthurs
is painting. They greatly admired the
portrait and praised the excellence
and capidity Of the artists work.
The Dawn of Peace" will be finish
ed late IN AprE. II viii be exhibited
IN the Hotel du POnt early In May
and will be hung in the hall Of the
House OF Representatives soon after
ward
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
COAL co. STORE SELLING
TO STRIKERS on TRUST

Hazleton. Pa. April 8 The Hsr-
wood Store Company. operating stores
AT West Hazlston and Hsrwood. con
trsry 10 tho custom heretofore FOL
lowed az almost all coat company es-
Establishments. 10 giving food supplies
on credit 20 anthracite miners during
the suspension and will collect when
they resume work. - was learned
today
The credit wsr NOS extended gen
orally but 10 those men who have
been IN the service % ths Hsrwood
Corl Company for some time.
The practice has been 20 stop
credit after the miners had received
their last pay
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
Trinity Vestry Election.

The annual vestry election Of Trinity
2. L. Church. held recently. resulted
in the reelection of Henry B. Thomp-
son. senior warden; Charles L. Reese.
Junior warden: Franklin J. Murphey
and Charles NJ. Curtis. Vestrymen
from Trinity Church. John Weldon
was elected to represent DID, Swedes
Church in place OF John Quinn, whose
term expired.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
GRACE MEN DINE.
Hear Address by Professor ]. Z. Fuller
on Moral Education.

The Lack Of Moral Education in
Our Present Educational System" was
the subject OF an interesting address
by Professor J. L. Fuller Of Goldey
College. principal speaker at the semi
monthly dinner OF the Mems Dinner
CLUB OF Grace NJ f. Church. last
night in the church house. 9o5 West
street Professor J. Miller. a local
educational instructor presided al the
dinns
r. E. Fuller. a brother OF Professor
Fuller former resident of Whining
ton, who is a court etenographer in
Chicago, was the guest OF honor at
the dinner. The singing was under
the supervision Of William p. White.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
FERRYBOAT GROUNDS.
Arctic Ran on Mud Flat During Fog
This Morning.

The PENIS Grove ferry boat Arctic
ran aground ia the Christiana river
opposite the Pyrites plant in a thick
fog this morning.
A heavy fog hung over the river
early in the day. but the boat left
PENIS Grove as usual. After entering
the Christiana It proceeded ~ half
speed as the fog seemed to thicken.
The Arctic remained on the mud
about half an hour. when the fog sud
denly lifted and the captain was able
&c move her
The first boat to Philadelphia was
also delayed and the second trip 10
PENIS Grove was abandoned.
The temperature fell last night. lee
formed and there was a heavy frost
this morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
RESTING AFTER LONG FLIGHT.
Lisgon- Rio Yoyagers Cover Most
Perilous Part of the Trip.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Lisbon, April 6.-Advices from St.
Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, say the
Portuguese naval captains Sacadura
and Coutinho will resume their trans
tlantic flight at o'clock on the after
noon of April II, according TO present
plans.
The aviators expect to arrive at
the island Of Fernando Noronha, off
the coast of Brazil. AZ IL o'clock the
next day. covering the 1890 miles
which constitute the third and most
hazardous leg of their fight from this
city TO Rio de Jsneiro.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
INTER.CITY BOWLING
BANQUET POSTPONED

The banquet of the Inter-City Elks
Bowling League, planned for Saturday
night at the Camden, ". j., Elks Home.
has been postponed. No definite date
has yet been set, but the banquet will
be held in the near future. Elks
from Wilmington. Chester. PhiladeI-
phia, Norristown. and Camden. will
he present. Wilmington finished sec
ond in the standing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
Accused OF Liquor Law Violation.

With more than one quart of intoxi-
eating liquor in their possession,
Theodore Bienski and Leon Ko-
walsh were arrested late last night
by Policeman Rodenhiser while they
were passing through High street in
an automobile. Charles Hbod. col
ored. living at No. High street, who
is said TO be a third party in the liquor
transaction, was also taken into Gus
tody. This morning when arraiSned
In Municipal Court a continuance of
their case until next Tuesday was
granted. Bail was fixed at $500 each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
DIR. Gnhllan an Editor.

The ninth issue OF the Olivet News
a paper for the members of Olvet
Church, was recently put
in circulation. Rev. Joel S. Gnhllan.
pastor OF the church, is editor and
publisher. The paper contains an in
stsllment of the history of the church,
a report OF the annual church meet
ing on March s. and other news OF
interest TO the parishioners
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
BREAKS LAMPPOST TO AVOID
STRIKING LITTLE GIRL

An automobile truck was damaged
and a gas lamp was iSoken off be-
tween Twenty-second and Twenty
third streets. on Market street today,
when Elmer Gardner. So East Twenty
second street drove his truck into a
curb to avoid striking a little girl who
ran out in the street in front of the
car
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
Makes Most Things,

Mrs. HOkus-I understand your hus-
band. prides himseH on being a handy
man about the house. suppose ne oair
make anything.
Mrs. Pokus-Oh, yes, about the only
thing ne falls down on Is making both
ends mset.-New York Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
LECTURES ON BIRDS,

Birds in Their Native Haunts" will
be the subject of an address delivered
by Scout Executive Frank A. Green
hawk in School No. /. FIFTH and
French streets. this afternoon. At !
o'clock tomorrow afternoon he will
give the same lecture In, School No
IS. Eighth and Adams streets. and a,
o'clock in No. school Eleventh and
Washington streets On Monday
afternoon at o'clock the address will
be delivered in No. school, Seventh
and Spruce streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
MARYLAND MARRIAGE LAW.


E,lkton, Nd, April 5.-The Maryland
Legislature is thought 20 have bung!ed
the reform marriage law, which pro-
hibits hurried marriage IN Cecil coun-
~ Of persons from other states. by
making Il necessary for each to havs
been a resident Of Elkton for IS hours.
at It's session Monday night.
The bill is said 10 contain no pros
visions FOR furnishing violators. and -
therefore classed as a practical "toke.'
It's constitutionality Is also questioned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-06
INVITE MINERS
TO KANSAS CONFERENCE

flttsburg Kansas April s.--Ths
Southwest Interstate Coat Operators
Association has invited the Kansas
union miners 10 meet representatives
~ tho association in a conference. at
Kansas City Monday 10 consider nego-
tiatlons for new contract