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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
LOANED MONEY TO KING,
WANTS j. 5. TO GET II
Former Brooklyn Woman Here
to Recover $125, 900 Lent to
Prince William.
by Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York, Jan. 7.---Lendlng money
to lings--a privilege" which doesn't
fall to the lot OF everyone--is an cx-
perlencc which Mrs. Roberta Mengcs
corwin Hin Tearle. formerly Of Brook
lyn. but lntely OF Paris. declares is ex-
citing. but not altogether profitable.
She arrived here today from Paris
bent on visiting tho American state
Department and endenvoring to enlist
mid In collecting 100000 francs which
she claims to have advanced Prince
William Of Weld, who occupied the
throne OF Albania Tor seven months
before the outbreak OF the war forced
him to nee.
Captain Jackson explained hat Mrs.
Menges was introduced to the King
Of Albania at Monte Carlo, In 1913. by
King Constantine Of Greece whom she
was entertaining at her villa there.
She had met King Constantine
through the Prince DE Lyman. for
rerly a member OF the Austrian em-
bassy nt Washington 70 whom she had
been introduced by her husband. Ma
Jor The Honorable Arthur Hill OF
England.
Prince William renewed his ac-
quaintance with Mrs. Menges mt the
hotel Continental In Paris said Cap
tain Jackson. "and borrowed 100000
francs from her Them
Don't think me too easy broke in
Mrs. Menges. you see he watched
mo win Go,0oo francs gambling Mt
Monte Carlo. and living In a big villa
there. and all that sort Of thing, and
he thought had millions TO burn
He promised TO pay II all back In
a year." Captain Jackson added. He
also promised TO make Mrs. Menges
the unofficial ambassador OF Albania
at Paris. and said he would help her
enlist the aid OF continental police In
finding jewels she lost in America"
Have you receipt from King Will
liamY' Mrs. Menges was asked.
You can't ask king for an | o U.
YOU know that?' she replied.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
SUBSTANTIAL G|F IS
TOWARD LIBRARY ]
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Donation. of 500 Received To-
day From One of the Earli-
est Graduates.
MANY OTHERS ARE HELPING

Henry L. Scott. president OF the
Wilmington Trust Co. presented TO
the Wilmington High School this
morning gift OF 500 for the project
to provide a library for the school. Mr.
Scott is one of the oldest local alumni
OF the school, graduating from there
IN the T0's.
Another important gift to the
library came from Mrs Lewis r.,
Hazlett Of lo5 Ruth street. and con-
sisted OF set OF Brittansca ency-
clopedla, numbering 30 volumes.
A social given by the classes Of
Miss Viola Miller and Miss Josephine
Maeston yesterday netted the sum OF
s33 for the library. This. with other
donations. makes $50 which the classes
have devoted 10 the project. The class
OF Mrs. Charles r wentz VIII conduct
sale of art hookmarks in the near
future. The bookmarks are being
made by Mrs. Spienin Of the Green
wood Book shop and given to the
class for the bcneft OF the library.
Frank G. Hughes. who Is acting for
DIR. John II. Mullin. chairman OF the
campaign fund committee. for the
present. reported today that the COM
mittes Will commence making reports
TO the mice NJ the principal OF the
High School on Tuesday Of next week.
The members plan 70 solicit cash sub
scriptions from Wilmington citizens
for purchasing standard works for the
new library.
Principal Charles Coke. who was
notified OF the gifts to the school this
morning. stated that plans for the pro-
ject are working out even better than
had been expected
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
FIND PREPARATIONS
DIVISION PROBLEM
VERY HARD QSOLV VE
Neither France Nor Belgium
Willing to Grant Mora
torium for Germany.
FRENCH MAY WAIT LONG
BY Associated Pressto Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Cannes, Jan. THE allied supreme
council planned 20 begin considera-
tion OF the question OF Germany's
war repsraiions today. In sn atmos-
phere somewhat cleared ty yester-
days decision 70 get tog..her with
Russia and Germany in an inter-
national financial and economic con-
ference.
The reparat.ons question still pre-
sents thorny difficulties, however.
which the experts were dealing with
this morning preparatory to the days
meeting OF the council The Belgian
delegation has announced that II will
insist on Belgiums priority to $780,
100000 gold marks of the German
reparat tions. This is regarded as an
important obstacle to the British plan.
which the French are disposed to ac-
cept in part.
Both the Belgians and the French
are opposed 10 moratorium for Ger
many but the French are inclined 10
agree TO a reduction in the cash pay
ments. provided the difference is made
mp by deliveries of reparaticns In kind
The British stick 10 their proposal 10
reduce the total payment due this
year from 2.o0o,ooo.oo0 gold marks to
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
FIRE TESTS SHOW
NEW DEPT. EFFICIENT
Engine and Truck Companies
Make Fast Time in Perform
ance Of Duties.

Tests OF the several fire companies
comprising the local paid department
which have been conducted this week
by an inspector sent here for the pur-
pose by the Fires Insurance Under
writer's Association of New York,
have been completed and the man who
conducted tlNm win compile n report
for submission TO Chief William j.
Lutz and by him will be turned over
10 the directors OF the Departmere OF
Public Safety. This report will be
ready within few days.
While the underwriters representa-
tives, as rule, are reluctant 20 make
any comment upon department with
which they are working. especially in
advance of their report, the inspector
who tested the local companies. ad-
mitted he was much pleased with the
results end stated that the Whining
ton firemcn did exceptionally good
work. The fire department officials
feel the underwriters did not give
them much time TO get settled on their
job. the department having been in
existence little more than a month.
IL is said 10 be unusual TO have test
so soon after a department is created
but officers and men feel confident
their showing has been a worthy one.
The men of Truck Company No. 2
were placed on the second floor and
an alarm was sounded. They came
down, manned the truck. ran II out
and for some distance through the
streets, got their 55-foot ladder UP
and hIl . f,, ia~
minutes. Truck Company No. ran
their big aerial out. put up the 75-foot
ladder and had six men on the roof OF
O. three story house in two minutes
and 20 seconds from the time the first
tap of the alarm sounded.
one engine company. with all the
men on the second floor when the
alarm sounded. came doyNh the pole.
ran the engine out and for a distance
of 100 yards, laid 200 feet of hose, con-
nected up 10 a plug and had water
running through the pumps in about
two minutes. All other engine COM
panies did equally remarkably quick
work. which demonstrated how thor
oughly they have been trained.
All this is considered wonderful
time for the performance of the work
the firemen have to do. They claim
II VIII compare favorably with the
record of any other fire department in
The country and the time they made
would be hard TO beat anywhere The
iremen are especially proud Of their
ehacieney and as time passes and their
training is continued they fully ex-
pect TO be able TO do still better.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
vAL[RA'S RESIGNATION
RECREnEDBY FRIENDS
Enough Wavsrsrs May Follow
President to Defeat the
Treaty Tonight.
BY Associated Press TO Every EVENING,

~ fSob''fN'SH Vb" W TsNPTf TsFF0InRs
Dublin. Jan. 7.--Acute suspense ard
anxiety ever the chances for peace
prevailed In Ireland today as tho re-
suit OF Eamon De valera's unexpected
action yesterday In Offering his resIg-
nation as president Of the Irish rcpuf-
lie.
Mr.. De Valera has long held and still
holds, such an exceptional position in
the ertimation Of the Irish people that
none among them was willing TO doubt
the sincerity OF his action, but the
general regard for him did not prevent
many expressions or regret at the
course he had taken, In the view Of
supporters OF the peace treaty his ac-
ton has grayely impcriled the chances
for ratification OF the Anglo-1rish
agreement
u was the opinion Of several Of the
members OF the Dsil that Jys on
the treaty undoubtedly will be taken
at 7 o'clock tonight. Serious alarm
was expressed in some quarters this
morning lest the wsverers in the Dali
would now be drawn 10 Mr.. De Valera =
side, and that treaty meet with an ad-
verse vote.
That acceptance Of the eroaty !s
considered paramount. notwithsta nd
ing the general respect for Mr.. De
Valera. was shown by the editorial
comments In the morning newspapers
which appea ed to the people over the
presidents head.
The announcement OF the resignation
OF Mr.. de Valera yesterday was re-
ceived with manifest irritation by
leading supporters Of the peace treaty
who regarded it as q means OF side
tracking straight vote on the issue
Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins
both Urged the desirability OF carryinp
out tile agreement for a direct vote
on the treaty. while Michael Cosgravt
pointes out that any consideration OF
Mr.. do Talera's speech Of resignation
must he postponed until the matter ir
hand was disposed OF. He carried the
Speaker with him in his contention
that the Presidents resignation. which
might equally ~ well have been tend.
cred month ago, was not at the pres
ent time an urgcn. matter within the
meaning OF the standing orders Of the
Dali
The protests rgainst diverting ths
Dali Eireann from the main point ir
dispute before il, namely the ratinca-
tion or rejection Of the treaty, revealed
the leaders on both sides Of the con,
troversy as equally anxious for
speedy vote, and eventually Mr.. d,
Valera declared that II ballot ,Ha,
taken within forty-eight hourg IN
would be quite satisfied. Meanwhile
although he did not say so expressly
1t was understood that his resignation
would be in abeyance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07

oLEs CLAMPS DOWN LID.
Orders Chief Of Police to Clean
Up Gamblers. 6ootIsggsrs
and Snuff Red Lights.
BY Associated Pres. to EVERY Evenins.

by Associated Pres. to Every Evening.
Youngstown. o.. Jan. IA week
ago today Mayor George l.. Oles, gave
the underworld just seven days to
love up. drink up. pack up and leave
town. or reform" Police Chief Wat
kins had this message today from
Oles.
Please sec that the following or
ders gre enforced: Notify all clubs
that gambling and drinking Will not
be tolerated.
Pool selling on horses must be
stopped, immoral houses abated: ar
rest all street walkers and men with
no visible means OF support. Notify
hotels and restaurants and bootlegg re-
that they must cease their trafYic In
liquor.
"All gambling places must be
closed"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
SPRoUL MAY NAME PEPPER.
Announces That Next U. S.
Senator Will be Picked From
Eastern Pennsylvania.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Pittsburg. Jan. while Governor
sproui has not yet definitely decided
on the man he will appoint to tho
United States Senate to fill the place
made vacant by the death of Senator
boies Penrose. he has decided thac
the man will be from the eastern part
OF Pennsylvania and the announce
ment viii be made within the next
day or two.
The governor made this announces
ment after he had returned to his
hotel from a visit of several hours
with Senator William Z. Crow, who il
Ill in hospital here.
Senator Crow looks fifty per cenr
better than the last time I saw him.
two weeks ago. said the governor.
and he is going TO be able soon to
take up his duties in Washington. Ee
Will be candidate for the full sena-
torial term at the May primaries
Sprouts decision to appoint an
Eastern man to the vacanc- NAV
mean thai be will name George Whar-
ton Pepper, OF Philadelphia. who is
regarded as the choice OF the party
leaders.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
Dali NAY VOTE on
ANGL(t|RlSH PACT
LATE N AF TERNOOA
America chssrsd When Speaker
Relates Part Played Here
for Freedom.
REPUBLIC is NOT EXPECTED
By A..ocl.ted Pres. o Every Evenlnx.

BY Annotated Press 70 Every Evening
Dublin, Jan. THE Dali FIR
eann appeared 70 he within few
hours of vote on the Anglo
Irish Treaty when IL concluded
it's morning session today.
Debate was 70 proceed during
the afternoon, lasting probably
untf or o'clock before n yots
could be reached.
The second session was expect
cd 70 bring forth an important
speech against the treaty by
Charles Burgess. the Minister ~
Defense, while Arthur Grfrith
was to close the debate with
general summing up and an app
peal for approval OF the pact.
Richard Mulcahy rose during the
session TO make statement regarding
the army. but was interrupted by Mr..
DE Valera. who stated that the Minis
ter Of Defense would deal with that
subject
Joseph McGuinness Of Longford,
speaking for the Treaty said the mem
bers of the peace committe. in tho
private meeting Of the DsiI literally
went on their knees to President De
Valera In an effort 10 secure unity"
Mr.. De Valera interposed a heated
denial that 1t was he who hsd split
the country, declaring the document
brought back by the delegates from
London, and now before the Dan, was
responsible for the split
When the morning session adjourn-
ed, at 1.50, 10 reasscmblc AT D. M.
for the final session, II was agreed
that six speakers would be heard be-
fore the vote on the treaty was taken.
these including Burgess and Grifith.
Dublin, Jan. 7.--With. vote OF the
Irish treaty promised for today. tho
DAN Eireann reassembIing this morn
ing in an atmosphere OF tension.
Speaker MacSeilIs ruling Yesterday
refusing to let the house be divertsd
from the urgent business IN hand. as
sured. it was believed. a clear cur
vote on the peace pact.
ramon De Valsra's registration az
chief executive stood postponed unnl
the division was taken which was ex-
pected to be arsr,A tina In thu after.
noon
When the Dali resumed it, se.ston
speaker MacNeiIl. who had strongly
supported the treaty. gave notice OF =.
motion IN his own name reading an
follows:
ihat the Dan Eircann afYirms that
ireiano IS sovereign nation. deriv-
ing It's sovereignty in all respects
from the viii OF the people OF ireland:
that all the international relations OF
ireland are governed on the part OF
ireland by that sovereign status. and
All facilities and accommodation az
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
APPOINTMENT APPROVED.

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Dover. Jan. 7.-Governor Denney
received. today, many letters OF con-
graduation on his appointment of
Richard ;. Rodney as a member Of
the State judiciary TO succeed the late
Judge Heisel
A letter from Mr. Rodney to the
governor expressed appreciation for
his selection.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
NO COLLECTOR YET.
Senator du Pont Says There Has Been
No Selection, as Far as Hc Knows.

IL was reported here today that a
new internal revenue collector Ga Re-
publican) had been appointed for Will
mington. When Senator du ront was
asked, at his hotel In WASHINGTON. con-
cerning the truth Of the report. he
said there had been no appointment,
as f;tr as he knew.
Senator du Pont has reEained his
voice and he said today he was in ex-
cellent health.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
MAY PROCEED N
WESTERN MATTER
District Superintendent Wait
cenfsrs With Counsel on
the Subject.

There WAS q development today that
Indicated Homo new action in the
matter ~ 1tev. II. T. Western. the de-
poeed NJ. = Clergyman of Elklon. who
70 reported 10 have resumed the per
Scrmance ~ marriage ceremonies.
when Dls'rict superintendent Roh-
ert Watt was asked about tho matter
hw said no new move had vet been
o~ctded. ~ far as he knew. but he
tpeked Tor Home action. DIR. Wat, had
On appointment for today with conn
oel enoa0ed by the Methodist Church
- look after tie interests IN the mat
~. Something may be decided At
that conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
FAIR, RAIN, SNOW, NEXT WEEK

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. WEATHER pre-
dictions for the Middle Atlantic States
for the week beginning Monday are:
Unsettled with rain or snow at be-
ginning and again Friday or Satur-
day; otherwise fair with normal tenn
perature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
1oTAnfr RECORD-iooSs.
Leeal CUk kets Up Perfect Score n,
Weekly Luncheon.

The wilmington Rotary Club scored
cIean 1905 attendance ut Thurs
1Ay6 luncht on. George Moreton and
0Arence r. Brown. who were ont OF
oowa Thursday on business. have re-
Dorted attending Rotary mncheons. the
ongner IN syracuse and the latter IN
Albany.
Local Rotarians generally are nucn
uooaeed with the success Of their ef-
oorts for 1907 attendance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
JUMP FATAL TO WOMAN.
Atlantic City Police To Bring New
Charge Against Accused Physician.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Atlantic City, \. j.. Jan. Miss
Irene Michaelssn, OF Philadelphia,
who ieaped from window at the
Sanitarium Of DR. William II. Bricker
Jr., died Of peritonitis today.
The police said new charge would
be preferred against Bricker. and one
Tor which no bail is acceptable. He
was arrested in Philadelphia yester-
day.
Philadelphia. Jan. 7.--Dr. William
H. Bricker, Jr., arrested last night on
a charge OF performing an unprofes-
sional operation on a young woman
who died in Atlantic City was today
neld without BAH 10 await requisition
from New Jersey He protested un-
successfully against being photo
sraphed and having his tingsrprint
impressions made, declaring he had
not been convicted Of any crime
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
ANOTHER ARRESTED.

ooee>ai ptspatch 20 Every Evening.
Dover. Jan. 7.--Albert Harris. colof-
~. was taken into custody, late last
nt0AA ~ Dover onicers in connection
WITH ~ tAsft Of the SO muskrat hides
Seeoea 0oen Harry Burris. Thursday
ovoafnG.
uotogt Sullivan and Arthur Brew
tnotoo Wore the other two arrested
yesesrNAv. Tor being implicated in the
thGel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07

William T. Meredith. residing on r.
T. Cams farm at Kirkwood, Del.
wants good farm on thirds, or carrv
on with family; a good man, and can
give the best Of reference il desired
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
Amusements TenIgAt

Playhouse The Law Breaker.
Garrick--vaudcvllle and pictursa
Aldine-V Vaudeville and picturee
MAjestic--"T "Theodora.
Queen Tell EverythinS."
Arcadia Scrambled Wtves."
Never weaken =
Parkway Little Lord faunt.eroy. -
Strand The Conquest Of CHaaan."
Park--"C arrival
Auditorium--Danci
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07

Lost sometime Thursday. Platinum
ear pin with one diamond. Reward if
returned to Every Evening.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07

Read cur advertisement today on
page 2. Plumbing and heating. Alfred
A. Dorsey, Cos Orange street. Phone
aSs--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07

The modern way to get what you
want when YOU want it is to read and
Csc classified ads.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
weather Forecast


BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. Jan. Weather forecast
for Delaware:
Fair tonight and probably Sunday: not
much change In temperature: no0srato.
northerly winds.
sun. MOON. TEMPERATURE. TIDE
Sun rose this morning ...... 7.35
Sun scta this afternoon ...... AS3
Sun rises tomorrow morning . 72S
sun sets tomorrow Afternoon - 4.S3
Moon sets tomorrow mornins ~ 2O3
Length Of day. hours. "a minutsaL
p. m. yesterday .......-........... So
3 .. m. today -...........-............. 30
Noon today .-.................. 34s
Highest temperature yesterday . 81
Lowest tempsraturs tAst night ..,..... 27e
High tide this morning - 7O5
High tide TONIGHT ........... 72}
Low tide this morning ....... ls6
LQ~ tide this aftern0ou- -.............s 2-31
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
MOVE TO ABOLISH
Use Of POISON GAS
IN FUTURE WARS
ElIhu Root Offers Resolution, at
Suggestion Of Secretary
OF State Hughes.
STERN DEMAND FOR REFORM
BY Charles Brower Farmer.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Washington. Jan. 7--Elihu Root, al
the suggestion OF Charles r. Hughes
and on behalf Of the American dele.
CATION to the arrns conference, yes
terday presented TO the Committee or
Limitation OF Armament the follow.
ing resolution seeking to abolish The
use OF poisonous gases in warfare:
The use In war Of asphyxiat.
Ing, poisonous or annIa gous liquids
or materials or devices having
been Justly condemned by the
general opinion Of tho civilized
world and prohibition Of such
use having been declared in treat.
les to which majority Of the
civilized Powers arc parties,
Now to the end that this pro.
hibltion shall be universally nc.
cepfcd rs part Of international
law binding alike the conscience
and practice Of nations. the sigma.
tory Powers declare their assent
to such prohibition, agree to he
bound thereby between themselves
and invite al other civilized ma.
flons 10 adhere thereto.
This resolution was HEARTILY com
mended by Senator schanzer, head o
the Italian delegation. The off1cia
communique states that
Senator Echsnxer said that n
was with = deep feeling Of satis-
faction that tho italian peIeea.
tlon welcomed the statements
made by the Chairman. The
Italian representative In the Sub.
Committee had had the honor Of
being the first to propose the
abolition Of poisonous Eases ~
weapons of warfare. Therefore no
could only heartily endorse tho
American proposal which II se-
eepted--and this would bs ne
doubt the case-woull constitute
one Of the grest6st claims to
honor Of the Conference and .
real step in the path Of progress
and civilization.
Representatives OF the other power
did pot comment upon the resolution
deferring their statements until tn
Committee met this morning at /
o'clock in the Pan-American buildins
Mr.. Hughes had Mr.. Root introduc
the above resolution after ne ha
read the report of the subcommittee
composed OF members representinj
the five Powers, which had more O
less unanimously" decided that limi
tation OF the use OF gas, or the aboli
ton OF IT. was more or less imprac
ticable.
That Mr. Hughes. speaking in behal
of the American Nation, differed fron
that Committees report was show
when he read to the Committee o.
Limitation Of Armament two report
of the Advisory Committee OF tn
American Delegation, one OF whicl
was signed by General John ]. Perish
ing, as chairman. and that of tn
General Board of the United State
Navy, signed by Admiral w. l.. Rodg
Iers. all three OF which urged that chemi
cal warfare be abolished among ma
tions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
GEORGE +. sHELIN DEAD.
Succumbed 10 Heart Trouble ut His
Home This Morning.

Heart trouble Is attributed the
cause for the death shortly after 10
O'Clock this morning of George F.
Sheiin, SO years old of 1114 West Sec
ondT street.
Shelin, although sufferer from
heart disease for many months. was
apparently well this morniag. Up to
the time of his death he had been at
tending 10 his duties about The house.
Deceased is survived by his wife and
q son.