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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
.SHAD SOON EXTINCT
UNLESS PROTECTED
Laws Must be Revised and En-
forced to Save Thorn, Says
Port Deposit Man.

Port Deposit. Md. Feb. 13.--More |
than 20 years ago tho United States
flsh Matching station at IIavre de
Grace was abandoned and the appro-
priatlon for it's maintenance discon-
tinued for the reason that not enough
shad were reaching the upper bay to
justify tho cost of the meagre repro
duction Of that species.
In 1918 j. p. Snyder. United States
Bureau Of Fisheries and acting euper-
intendent OF Maryland State hatch
cries, IN his report 10 the Conven-
ton Commission Of the state, sounded
n warning Of the approaching calan-
ity.
There is not a Senator nor n member
Of the House in Annapolis today who
comes from n tidewatep county who
does not know that ss1d have practi-
cally ceased 10 be a general food
stuff and that it is but a short span
of.years until they shall have become
extinct. 1t is n far cry from, TIE over
bundsnce Of fish 30 years ago TO the
luxury position they occupy today.
Then for 81 one could purchase four
OF the choicest Susquehanna roe
shad That sane dollar today will
not buy one choice fish. In 1890 one
haul net in this river counted the
catch Of shad $4,000. wetting tho net
: but three times per day. In 1921
I dragging that same type and length
Of net over the same bottom, eight
3 times a day for 20 days netted less
than $50 shad.
Shad are an unknown quantity until
they turn into one OF the many in
dentations along the Atlantic Coast
The Chesapeake is the proved favorite
Of all the inland waters, and the fish
feel the pull of fresh waters as they
are driven by the need of propagation
= In that function the fish go on and OF
!. until in the rapids north OF Port De
!, posit the struggling female completes
: the casting OF her spawn.
Turning In from the capes ans
coming up the bay the shad follow
the paths OF their fathers and thes
lanes are usually within a short dis
tance OF the bay shores. In bygon
!. days these lanes We're unobstructe
save by drifting nets few hours eac
day. This coming spring not one fis
will be able to follow the beaten patti
u Wire nets leading from the shore lin
e out into the bay. Just as far as III
% United States engineers Will allo'
&c them without interfering with ship
% will most effectually block passag
i Not for hours are these traps set, bI
y for weeks and months continuousl.
, so that the only way for shad to reao
the spawning grounds is to folio
- navigable channels until the mouth
the Susquehanna is reached. The
- and then only. areN they reasonab
III safe, for all the fishing now done
this place is as nothing.
Much has been written OF the was
OF fish food in pound nets by srnothe
ing and the destruction accomplish
by eels, to shad entangled in submer
ed anchored nets, making fish caug
in these unfit for artificial propag
en- ton or food. Mr.. Snyder is responsit
90 for the statement that shad spay
,ir only<4n the evening. Fish from I
OF anchored nets are unobtainable un
nd the following morning. So that IN rea
i'll ~ the only feasible way for the Sta
de to obtain shad for spawning is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
CITY COURT CASES.

Charged with creating disturb
ance in his mothers apartments. 24o
West Second street Charles Beddis
was held under a 5000 peace bond In
the City Court today.
Pleading guilty TO fighting at Third
and Tatnall streets last evening
Walter johnson and George Brown
were each fined 50.
Four men pleaded guilty TO being
drunk and verb each fined $40. They
gave the names Of: James Haggerty,
Charles Horay. Mark Swift and John
Connelley.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
School Board 10 Meet.

Members of the Board Of Education
will meet this afternoon at o'clock.
The session is to be held at that time,
instead of in the evening. the usual
meeting hour. because Of a conference
the members are 20 have tonight in the
Hotel du Pont with City Councilmen
and other officials as well as the Della
ware School Auxiliary ASociation rel
ative TO the new-school building pro-
gram.
There is a resolution pending before
the school board to the effect thai
their regular meetings be held in th'
afternoon instead OF at night but i
has not been adopted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
START JAIL SENTENCE.
'Brothers Convicted Of Cheating Gov
eminent OF Income Tax.

Sy Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Feb. 13--Jacob and
Barney Blumberg, convicted nearly
two years ago on a charge Of con-
spiracy 70 defraud the government OF
income tax, surrendered to a United
states marshal today, and within
few minutes were on their way 70 the
Federal Penitentiary atAsAtlanta, to
serve sentences OF a year and day
each. The Blumbergs were charged
with making false income tax return
for the Ridge Iron and Metal Com
pany. The amount the indictment
charged they defrauded the govern
nent OF was upwards OF $4,000"
Following their conviction they ap-
pealed their case. but this was aban-
doned and later petitioned the Presi-
6ent for a. pardon. This is still unde-
cided.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
roras At WAR AGAIN.
Nurderoaa Chinese Groups Shoot Ri.
val Leaders In Far West

lsy Associated Press to Every Evening.
San francisco. Fob. 13.--Cninese
tongmen throughout tho west wAfe re-
ported under cover or on their guard
today ~ tho result N an apparent
outbreak Of a tong war last night,
when two Chinese wefc killed and o
third wounded In Seattle. Wash, one
slain in Butte. Montana. and ono shot
probably fatally in aan Jose, Califor-
MA.
In cvcry instance the shootinss
were carried out In characteristic tong
war fashion, police reports Indicated
In Butte and IN Seattle tho Chinese
caid to have belonged TO tongs. were
shot down on the street.
Seattle police made flve arrests ir
connection with tho shooting Low
Now, ~, eaid to be the only member
Of the Bng Kong Tong In San Jose
wns met at his door, according to !
police report, by three young Chimes,
who fired threc bullets into his body
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
PIN RLUDHs SURGEONS KNIFF
PhIla. Physician 10 Perform Fifth
Operation on Chfid's Throat.

Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Ten year old
Louisa Offenstein, Of wichita KansaF
upon whom four operations have been
performed in an effort 20 remove a pin
lodged IN her lungs, VIII undergo
another within n few days.
After the fourth attempt 20 extract
the pin by surgeons in her home city
had proved unsuccessful, she wss
brought to the Jefferson Hospital here
by her mother. Doctor Chevalier Jack
son, Of the Jefferson Medical College.
expects 20 operate on the child the
latter part Of this week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Boat Damages Pier.

An approximate loss OF $4,000 wa.
suffered. officials say. by the General
Chemical Co. at Claymont, shortly be-
fore noon yesterday. when the steam
ship Winona. outward bound from
Philadelphia became disabled in the
Delaware river and crashed into the
company's pier or the plant at Clay
mont The ship was not injured. and
after laying over for an hour, repairs
having been made 10 the steering
gear. tho voyage was resumed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
PARALYSIS FATAL TO
JAMES II. WRIGHT

Special Correspondence Every Evening.
laurel. Feb. IS.-James II. Wright,
aged 6s. ex-clerk OF the peace for Sus-
sex county employed until he was
stricken with paralysis q few days ago
In the Allen Property Custodian's Office
under Thomas w. Miller, died at his
home near Bethel, at eleven o'clock this
morning. For 10 years Mr.. Wright
was one OF the leading Republican
politicians of tho State.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
John II. Bender.
Mary Bond.
INFRINGEMENT ALLEGED.

A bill OF complaint was fled in the
United States District Court this
morning by William G.. Mahaffy Of
this city and Charles Neave OF New
York City on behalf OF the American
Telephone & Telegraph Co. eFainst the
Radio Audion co. and De Forest Radio
Telephone and Telegraph Co.
infringement of two OF the De
Forest patents. controlled by the plain
tins, is alleged.
A hearing will be held on March 10
on the motion for q preliminary IN
junction.
The ground Of the action is similar
to that involved in the pending suit oi
the Radio Corporation OF America
against the Radio Audion Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Sawdon Said He Was III.

Although he claimed TO be Ill
Nicholas Sawdon. arrested for tres
passing on the Harlan plant on Sat
urday night was fined 50 and costs
In Municipal Court today. Judge
Hastings instructed the police TO Sc
cure medical attention for the man and
Il sawdon was III the hne would be
RENTED.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Boys Took Long Walk.

Five Wilmington boys, Albene Pei
lchona OF 1914 Rowland street. Joseph
Drank OF 1919 West Sixth street. An
thony Flore of 1924 West Seventh
street, Anthony Fasti of 107 East
Front street. and Michael Delucco of
5i3 West Seventh street, who walked
70 Philadelphia from this city yester-
day. were arrested I'm Chester last
night, while returning home. Chester
police notified j. Paul Green, proba-
ton officer Of the Juvenile Court. who
in turn, informed the parents of the
boys, who will bring them home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
CHARTERED AT DOVER TODAY.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Dover. Feb.f13.-Chaxters were filed
here today as follows:
Samuel F. Williams, Inc. $4,000 900.
to manufacture flavoring extracts, &c.
. Bellevue -Griswold Hotel Co, to own
and conduct hotels, &c, $2,250, 900.
Anglo Domain OIL Corporation; ST.
600, 900. TO drill for. produce and mar
ket petroleum, &c.
Kansas City Cold Storage and Ware
house CO., S1.000,00o.
Increase-Products Finance Cor
poration, from .s5o6.ooo to $500. 900.
Regent Petroleum Co.. New York
from s1,000,000 to s1,200,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
EAGLE KILLS ITS CAPToR
Wounded Andes Bird Discharges Gun
of Soldier Who Shot II.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Santiago. Chile. Feb. ia story Of
a soldiers fatal struggle with a huge
eagle in mountain pass near Los
Andes. last Saturday is told by the
newspapers here. The soldier shot the
eagle and. thinking he had killed it.,
approached, but tho bird had only
suffered broken wing and furiously
attacked him.
In the struggle the eagles claws
cmtched the trigger Of the soldiers
gun, which was dicharged. the bullet
entering the mans body. He died in
the arms of compaAfons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
HIGHwAYMEN FOILED.
Wedding Guests Beat Up Thugs Who
Try O Rob Bridal Party.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.

oy HSr"oidtsu tIe-s 10 rsNeTy Evening
New York, Feb. 1a.--Three highway
men ran into a wedding party in East
New York early today that they
probably Will remember as long as
the bride and bridegroom.
Tho trio attempted to hold up Jacob
CARRIER, but CARRIER. hearing the mer-
ry chatter OF the wedding guests, who
wero leaving n late supper and dance
fled In their direction. Tho highway
men imprudently followed and landed
suddenly at the bottom OF syvirling
pile OF male and female humanity with
flying fists and feet.
A policeman who extracted them
sent two of the bandits to a hospital
The third, who escaped, WAS 30 thor
oughly marked that the police antici.
pate little difficulty in finding him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
One Fined, One Dismissed.

James Frances, charged with tres
passing in the rooming house Of
Joseph G. Moore. ZIG French street,
Was fined IS and cosix paul Crowley.
"a soldier of Fort du Pont. arrested at
the same time. was dismissed in City
Court today. Frances saM he went to
tho house to collect a bin from a
rooiner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Boal. Dormi,ory Club Speaker.

James III. Boal. educational secre-
tary Of the Y. NJ. G. A.. was the prin-
clp;s speaker last night az the dinner
Of the dorInitory men affiliated with
tho association. The meeting was well
attended. +. n. NcCabo. chairman
of the dormitory committee. presided
A sons service preceded the dinner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
REV. r. X. STEPHENSON
IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Rev. r.. X. Stephenson. ID. D., pas
tor OF Silverbrook NJ. r. Church, who
was taken to the Methodist Hospital.
Philadelphia on Friday, "a In serious
condition.
An operation was to have been per-
formed yesterday, but because OF his
weakened condition, II was postponed
urtil today. Rev. Stephenson WAS re-
ported TO have rallied slightly during
tho night. He is suffering from kid
ney trouble.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Bartenders', Union Continues.

Richard e. Croskey, national ergan-
izer, addressed the members of Local
No Acc, Bartenders' Union. at a meet
Ing at 10 last Seventh street yester-
day. He advised the men not to dis
hand because OF non-alcoholic meas
ures being taken, but to continue the
social activities of tho union.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Want ReceIvership Vacated.

Chancellor Wolcott today finished
hearing testimony on g rule 10 show
cause why the Delaware rece.vership
of the National Guarantee Credit Cor
poration should not be vacated, and
fixed February "a for argument.
George l.. Townsend. Jr., Is the Della
ware receiver and Francis McAdams
and Thomas j. Mesgher the Pennsyl-
Vania receivers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
WHY Oils Iubricaie.

why Oils Lubricate." will be the
subject ~ an address by DIR. Il. "A.
Wilson director OF the Research Lab
orn;ory Of Applied Chemistry. Massa-
chusetts Institute Of Technology. at a
meeting OF the Delaware Section OF
the American Chemical Society al
Trinity parish house. l106 Adams
street. al o'clock "Wednesday night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
COLUMBIA GRAPHOPHONE
HEARING FEBRUARY 90

Time for filing afiidavits In the
Federal District Court in the case OF
the Universal Securities Co., ct. al
against the Columbia Graphophone
Mfg. Co. has been extended to Feb
ruary Il. the original date set foi
hearing, and the date OF hearing has
heen advanced TO February 20.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
EXPORTS DROP $4,000, 900.
Associated Press to Every Evening.

Washington, Feb. 13-Exports in
January aggregated S279.000. 900. the
lowest in seven months and amounted
to a decrease Of about S15,000.000 from
the month of December.
Imports for January totaIled s216,-
100000 as against s237 100000 the
previous month and S20s, 900. 900 in
January 1921.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Personal.

Mrs. Dewitt c. Suplee Of Philadel-
phia has. bsen visiting relatives and
parents in Milford, Dover. and Will
mington.
Martin u. Smith left today on a
business trip for New York City
where he will remain for several days
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellwood Cosden are
entertaining Areir former pastor, Rev
J. NJ. Eckaid of smyrna.
William T. Fleetwood of Seaforc
was a visitor in town today. calling OF
Bailiff satterneld of the L. S. Dsuic
Court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
W. r. Minor Hurt in Crash.

An automobile operated by William
r. Minor, clerk for Attorney-General
Townsend, collided at Prices Corner
yesterday With a Pennsylvania ma
chine. Minors car was damaged to
the extent Of 5000, and he and his son,
William II. Minor, Jr., were slightly
injured. The other car was only
slightly damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
TRADED :. =. Union.

"Rlvots for Securing Attendance o
viii he the subject OF talk by Rev.
Charles :. Long Of Philadelphia, az TO-
nights meeting of the New Castle
County Graded Sunday School Union,
IN West Presbyterian Church. Warren
a., NcrgCr viii lead IN devotions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Pennsylvania Bankers Confer.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

by AFbONIHNSu I cce 20 T1'tf9 I<NtHlItHs
Philadelphia. Feb. 13.-About 500
bankers from six counties surrounding
this city assembled here today for the
2Tth annual meeting of Group 2, Penn
sylvania Bankers Association. They
represent ia of the 179 banks in the
district. which embraces Berks. Bucks,
Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and
Schuylkill counties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
BANDITS LOOT HOTEL SAFE.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
st. Louis. NO.. Feb. -43.-Jewelry
estimated by the hotel management
10 be valued at 100000 was obtained
by bandits who early today looted
safety deposit boxes at the Washing
ton Hotel. H A. Grofton. night clerk.
was forced to open the safe.
The 1ewelry was the property of
guests and the exact value will not
be determined until they list their
losses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Used Rough Tactics.

In a quarrel with Rose Wilson. his
sweetheart, Frank Guy. Negro. pro-
ceeded tq spoil her facial beauty,
knocking 'out two front teeth, he ad-
mitted In Municipal Court. Guy was
dismissed on payment OF costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Vehicles IN Collision.

The nuiomobao Of Charles Rastrow
~ ese Norih Rodney street collided
with "a West Fourth street trolley car
~ Lancaster avenue and Union street
yss'srdoy. 30 ono wsA injured but
The A.fcMot.lo was Damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Heavy Penalty for Assault.

a fine of 5000 and costs or three
months Imprisonment. was the SEN
tence imposed in Municipal Court to-
day on Ernest NAPLES, alias Williams,
Negro, charged with assault and bat
terry on Mary Johnson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
HOTEL Dc PONT AFFAIRS.

The Alumni Of the University of
Delaware gave luncheon in the Hotel
du Pont today.
Dances will Je given in the Hotel
du Pont tonight by the Elks and the
Sigma Kappa Delta.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
LONDON DROPS WOMEN COPS.
Not q Necessity and Too Expensive a
Llxury, Chief Declares.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London. Feb. 13.-London's women
police are mot necessity and are TOO
costly TO maintaip as a luxury" Sir
William Norwood. commissioner OF
the metropolitan police. has found and
as result the women's patrols will
be disbanded at the earliest possible
moment. according to the Daily Mail.
London has one hundred polA,e-
women, and maintenance of this force
costs $250.0G0 annually.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Joseph Boulcly Fails Downstairs.

Joseph Bowicky, Is years old, was
badly bruised about the body in a fall
down the stairs OF his home yester-
day. and was taken to the Delaware
Hospital for treatment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
William Bush Better.

The condition of William Bush,
workhouse prisoner. who was recently
operated upon for appendicitis, in. the
Delaware Hospital. continues to inn
prove.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Continue Assault Case.

The case of Amadio Rostelli and
Joseph Manaro charged with assault
and battery on Biagio Macii.ni was
continued in Municipal Court today
until tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
Councilman Johnson Improves.

Councilman Arthur Johnson OF 404
West Front street, who has peen i'll
with pncumonll for several weeks, is
feeling much better today. it was re-
ported. and expects to leave his bed
for a whilc on Wednesday,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13

Use the classified al section Ike
lou use the telephone book. The eds
are all indered under their corr>c-,
specific classification hsadsn2s.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-13
OBITUARY.
Catherine McDermott.

The funeral of Catherine McDer-
mott, daughter Of the late Owen and
Catherine McDermott. who died Sat
urday in Philadelphia, will be held
Wednesday morning from the home
of her brother, Arthur McDermctt,
2a00 West Fourth street, this city.
John II. Bender.
John b. Bender. "a years old. Who
died last Friday at his home In Mid
dletown. will be buried Wednesday.
Mary Bond.
The. funeral OF Mary Bond, who
died in this city yesterday. will be
held wednesday afternoon from the
home Of her niece. Mrs. Robert J.
Benson, S27 Clayton street.
Milford chronicle., 1922-12-01
LIVE PERSONAL HAPPENINGS
FROM MIL TON FOR A WEEK

John A. Robinson, Jr., has move
into his new house he recently erect
ed on Federal street. A. H. Lofan,
will occupy the house vacated by MI
Robinson, and David Reed. Jr.. hal
moved from Lewes to the house va
Gated by Mr.. Lof1and.
Harry Wagamon, who has been il
for the past several days, is now able
to resume his duties at the Wagamo1
Flour Mills.
Charles g. Jones has had his resi-
dence repaired this week.
Letters of administration nm the es.
tate OF George Carpenter have been
granted TO Mrs. Edna Stevenson and
Mrs. LaVlnia Clifford. The personal
property VIII be sold on Saturday of
this week at his late home, on Chest
nut street.
John Clark Sr., has bought of I. C.
King a Ford touring car.
The new Star automobile was on
exhibition in Milton on Saturday ev-
enlng by Roland Marsh, of Lewes.
Mr.. and Mrs. William wilkins, who
have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Green, returned to Philadelphia
on Saturday. Mr.. Wilkins. while gun
ming, w9s poisoned about the face and
hands Ly coming in contact with pois-
oned Cat. which prolonged his stay in
Milton several days.
The room in the Lippincott build
ing, formerly occupied by the Della
ware Trust Company, is being fitted
up as restaurant. 4
A new floor is being laid in tho
Milton postOffice. This has been need
ed for several weeks, as several peo-
pie have broken through the floor,
but fortunately, no one was hurt.
Mrs. Charles Darby and son of
Philadelphia. are guests of her sis
ter, Mrs. Golda 9W 4as.
Samuel J Wilsol is having his res
.dence painted. ] + Outten and Addi-
son Chandler are doing the work.
The muskrat trapping season opens
on Friday, December LIST. Local trap
pers are predicting a profitable year,
especially those on PRIME Hook |
marsh. The rats have built numerous
houses and during the summer many
young rats have been seen playing
about .he streams OF the marshes.
John T. Crouch has what is thought
to be the largest pair Of porkers in
Milton. It is estimated that the pair
will weigh close on to one thousand
pounds He bought the pigs from John
Houston near Overlook on Decem-
Der 9th, 1921, they being about one
year old at this time. Mr.. Crouch will
butcher next week.
Edward Blizzard killed a large hog
on Monday. It weighed 466 pounds. ]
Miss Elsie M. Argo, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Argo, of Prime Hook l
Neck, and Granville Marvel, near Mil
ton, were married at the Milton M. I
P. parsonage by the Rev. T. o. Grouse
on Thursday evening, November %. I
Mrs. Carrie Fisher, of Philadelphia,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas. I
T. Vent. A