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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
NEW STORE PROJECT AT
TENTH AND ORANGE
Building at Southeast Corner
Will be Enlarged and
Remodeied.

An important Improvement will
soon he begun at tho south
cast corner OF Tenth and
Orange streets In the way OF alters-
tione and additions to the presen.
building. When completed thcrc will be
largo store on the corner. another
on the Tenth street front and two on
the Orange street front. brought out
to the sidewalk line. These viii have
show windows OF heavy plato glass. in
"bulo' form.
Entire new front. will be built. us
ing Colonial brick. and the architcc-
tural effect will harmoni1e with the
new structures along this eide OF the
street i'm adjacent blocks.
The building will be two stories high
ae nj present, with two apartments
on the second floor.
Nathan Barsky IL the owner. and
the pfsn~ are being prepared by John
A. McKibben. architect.
on the boards In the same office
are plans for alterations and additions
at the northwest corner OF Ninth and
French streets, where three etorea and
two apartments will be constructed
for Max Kiel, owner. blds for which
will be opened today.
An addition to the store at the
southeast corner OF Second and Madi.
son streets for Jacob Ostro, owner. 1,
also contemplated.
Work n In progress on a three story
store, eoNeo. at Newark. /. Merrit,
owner. from plans by Mr.. Mckibben
Peter w Newell ie the contractor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
PROBE FOR STEEL MERGER.
Senator LnFoIIette Wants Govern
ment Inquiry Into Proposed
Combine.
BY Associeted Press 20 Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington. May 12-Senator La
Toilette. Republican. wis, called up
In the senate today his resolution for
government inquiry into plans for a
IT tger Of more than A half dozen
large independent steel corporations
The Scnstor exptessed the hope
that the department Of justice would
be sufficiently aroused 20 enfoin the
proposed merger before Il is con-
summated"
Asking unanimous consent for i'm
mediate consideration Of his rs.ol,i-
ton, and 20 icy aside the tariff bill
temporarily. Senator La Foliette Ga id
tho injury would be done ~ the new
steel merger Was allowed 10 be con-
summated. He charged that the
merger was proposed { o place the en-
Tire steel industry IN ths hands OF
two sreat monopolies and 70 Increase
steel prices.
Tho purpose OF the merger is clear
he said. 1T IN the elimination Of what
ever competition now exists in the
steel Industry and the creation OF a
situation when prices may be fixed
on monopoly bneis without fear o,
detection"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
LEAGUE
ELECTS OFFICERS
Miss Margaret &. Mckay Was
Chosen President for the
Ensuing Year.

Miss Margaret r. Mckay was elected
president OF the Consumers League OF
Delaware Inst night. at the 18th an
nual meeting OF the organization.
which wns held at the residence OF
Mrs. r. Coleman du Pont. Other Of
fcers elected were: presidents,
Rev. Charles l.. Candee, Mrs. William
Staniar. Mrs. Robert l.. Holiday;
trea surer, Miss Helen A. Cranston;
recording secretary. Miss Elizabeth
Patterson; executive council members.
Mrs. Robert r. Tatnall. Mrs. +. q.
Manchester. Mrs. w. 3. Berglond. Mrs,
Donald s. Ashbrook and Miss Mary
Marvel.
The main address OF the meeting
WAS made by Mrs. Edward =. Costi-
gan of Washington, chairman OF the
food supply and demand committee OF
the League OF Women Voters. who
spoke on the cooperative system, OF
buying. This system has been n fall
ure more or less IN America, she said
and expressed the opinion that the
economical condition Of the country
could best be improved by having the
government regulate prices for all
largo organizations. She advocated
the abolishment of tho middle man
who stands between the producer and
the consumer and gets a good prohi
at tho expense OF both. An excellent
system OF cooperation could be work.
ed out and living conditions would bs
greatly benefited IL the producer ant
consumer could work together foI
the mutual good. she said
Tho annual report OF the executive
secretary. Miss Clara Southwicle
showed that the league had been es
pecially interested during the year n
industrial workers. Courses on aues
tons in which they are interested
were conducted at regular intervals
A scholarship committee. with Mrs. J
Edgar Rhoads es chairman. IL als'
making study Of school attendance
with view to improving the situa
ton, II WAS reported.
Miss Edith Spruance, chairman o
the research committee. made re
port OF an investigation into the Goa
situation. and other matters OF ma
tional Importance.
The report OF the treasurer, read h,
Miss Helen Cranston, showed that tn
income. outside OF scholarship pay
ments. had been less than $500. Tn
league conducted It's activities on thi
amount through a strict curtailmen
of expenses. II hopes TO secure
legislative appropriation this year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
OBITUARY.
Mrs. John r. Hudson.

Mrs. Emma Hudson, about 30 years
old. wife Of John 7. Hudson of New
ark, n. j.. formerly of Wilmington,
died at her home in Newark on Mon
day and was buried at Riverview
Cemetery yesterday. Services were
held at the cemetery Mrs. Hudson
was formerly Miss Emma Huey OF
Second and Jackson streets, Will
mington. Besides her husband, she is
survived by several children.
Miss Esther A. DOIan.
Miss Esther A. Dolan, sister of for
mer Chief Of Police John F. Dolan.
died at her home, 624 West Fourth
street, early this morning, after an
Hines of week. Death was caused
by heart failure brought on by ner-
vous trouble. She was a member OF
st. Peters X. c. Church. Funeral
services will be held from the home of
her nephew. James G. Carr, 1903
Clayton street, at o'clock Tuesday
morning, with requiem mass in the
Cathedral. Interment will be made
in Cathedral cemetery.
John b. Holsteln.
John b. Holstein of 1913 Linden
street died in st. Mary's Hospital
Phila., yesterday, after an operation on
the right eye. He was a machinist
having moved to this city recently
He was native Of New York state
Funeral services will be held from
his late home at 1.30 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. Interment will be in
| Silverbrook Cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
woRKMRN ARE NOW SCARCE.
Employ ment Bureau Has 118 Pc~i.
tions Open for Those Who Want Jobs.

There are at present 11s positions
open for the unemployed at the Pub
lie Employment Bureau, In the old
City Hall. Ono hundred of these
openings are for unskilIcd workerA.
80 OF them being for work at brick
scraping IN Carney's Point. y. J., and
the other so being for Iabcring work
in Conshohocken. Pa. The other IL
positions are for skilled workers.
This morning l3 men We're referred
10 openings and nine unskilled and
two skilled men were placed. In re-
sponse TO call for 100 berry pickers,
the bureau was compelled to secure
workers from Camden. n. J., TO take
up the work. there apparently being
no local workers anxious for tho work.
Jobs are still open for berry picking
in Sussex county. and can be had
through the bureau The women's de-
partment this morning placed 10 and
referred 5.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
URBAN REALTY TRANSFERS.

Deeds recently recovered involve
the change OF ownership in the fol-
lowing properties:
Fifth street east OF du Pont street:
James Gaino and wife from John
Brustman. $4,000.
Nineteenth street south of Jefrer-
son street: Nineteenth street north
west Of Washington street, lots;
Mary l.. Cook from Arnold E. Pitcher.
s7.70o.
Rodney street north of Maple street
Michael Maloney and wife from Ellen
Samworth. $4,000.
New Castle avenue north of B
street. Hubert Theuet and wife from
Lawrence j. Rigney. $500.
Lombard street north of Tenth
street; Robert Welch and wife from
Adolph Silver and wife. $4,000.
Elm street west of Maryland ave-
nue., Wladyslaw Dombrowski and
wife from Max Rosenbaum, s2,470.
Fourth street west of Hawley
street; Alfonso Lucodamo and wife
from Peter j. Ford and wife. $500.
Harrison street south of Eighth
street; Richard B. Cooper from Eli
c. Trumbower, $4,000.
| Carter street northeast of Twenty
third street; George L. Wiley and
wife from Nelson P. McCIees, Jr.. and
wife. $4,000
| Jessup street north of Twenty
third street; George Hill from Chas
w. Zeaiia and wife, $4,000.
| To ~f {.
Joseph L. Baldwin and wife from
Joseph Ii. Gould, sheriff. $4,000.
| Lombard street north of Seventh
street. Jennie NJ Ahemus from
David II. Anderson and wife. $4,000.
Christiana avenue and b street
Mayor and Council from Lobdell Car
Wheel Co.. sss23.
Bedford Court and Blackshire Road
T., 1. du Pont de Nemours & Co. from
Chas. IL. Agan. s2,421.h1.
Fourteenth. street west OF Tatnal
street; Thomas Papadakes from
George Il. Rush. $1,000.
Maple street east OF Clayton street,
Robert j. McCloslSey from Madelin,
Abora and husband, $4,000.
Grant avenue north of Eleventh
street; Walter Kent from Ella II
Southard, $4,000.
Washington street southeast corne
of Twenty-Seventh street; Albert j
McCrery from the President and, Di
rectors & Co.. of The Farmers Bank
$4,000.
Pennsylvania avenuex west of Rod
tney street; Ira w. Lewis from VIM
+, Jensen and wife. Sl,400.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
MAXWELL TO QUALIFY.
WIN BE Sworn In A AssistaAt Bald.
Ing Inspector Tomorrow Morning.

Joseph Maxwell. who last night was
elected assistant building inspector by
City Council. will be sworn in tomor-
row morning at . o'clock by Homer
c. Simmons. clerk OF Council and will
at once assume charge OF the building
inspectors ONCE In City Hall. Mr..
Maxwell lives at 1914 Union street
and at present is employed by Harry
4. Lynch, the building contractor, who
says no is especially well fitted for
his new position.
William s. Anderson. whom Mr..
Maxwell will succeed. will remain In
the once until his successor qualities
and then will retire. He said this
morning he has made no plans for tho
future. Mr.. Maxwell's term Is for
two years and SIX months, Mr.. An
derson's time having expired last
December but no continued in ONCE
until the present owing to Councils
inability to agree on \ successor be-
fore this time. Tho fun term is for
three years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
FINANCIA NOTES

The Standard OIL Company of New
York yesterday advanced the price for
varnish makers and painters naphtha /
cent per gallon. The price for gasoline
has been generally raised throughout the
country by all companies
Compensation paid employees by the
railroads Of the United States In the last
six months in 1921 totaled 81 .343. $50 463
according TO the interstate commerce
commission. This was decrease of
$500, ,s29. .775. or 80. 9 per cent, compared
with the corresponding period In 1920
Advance in prices OF all lines by the
American Wooden Company is evidence
OF a generally improved situation in the
wooden goods market, and by showing buy
ers the trend of the market has done
much to create confidence.
April was one of the biggest months IN
the history OF the Wiliys-Overland Com.
pany. Retail sales and orders for that
month were greatly in excess OF the NUM-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
Safety Directors In Conference.

Directors Of the Department OF
Public Safety had conference last
night with Fire Marshal f. Morton
Ainscow. al which time they consider
ed a number OF ordinances calculated
to give the fire department officials
greater power and more authority in
the enforcement of the fire rules and
regulations. These ordinances. when
approved by the board, viii be sent
TO CITY Council with the request that
they be enacted into laws.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
DEMPSEY CARPENTER GO.
Champions Matched for Bout in
London or Paris Within
a Year.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
London, May 12.-&n agreement fee
Georges Carpenter and Jack Dernp-
sey to meet either In London or Paris
before next May has been reached by
Jack Kearns and Francois Descamps.
day.
The two managers agreed 10 leave
the promotion OF the event TO the
parties Offering the best terms.
Both Carpenter and Dempsey are
to no free TO neet~other men in the
meantime, but defeat in either
prior 10 the time set for the Dempsey
Carpenter match would cancel the
! agreement
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
BOBBIE SAW ELEPHANTS.
Taken In Charge ny Police TIL Par
ents Could he Found.

Taken In Charge ny Police TIL Par.
ents Could he Found.
''I saw the 'lfants. I saw tho 1fants
an the ponies"
Thus chartered happy i've year
old boy In the matron's room OF the
police station this morning. His name
{. "Pobbie," that's all." he says.
IT live in house with IRE windows
in from an DON wan TO go home
Bobbic said. Patrolman Abele. al
Front and French streets picked UP
the boy after he had narrowly escaped
the wheels Of several automobiles.
Bobbie evidently slipped away from
home this morning 10 see tho circus
trains unload In the Third street yards
He IL a bright chap with big brown
eyes and bobbed brown hair, Under
the watchful eye of Mrs. Opdycke. po.
lice matron, he was "playin' circus,
with the wooden animals and blocks
unmindful OF the anxiety of his par
ents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
METEOR'S FALL SHOCKS1
TOWNS IN VIRGINIA.
Windows Rattle and Houses
Shake When il Strikes in
Mountain.
ny Associated Frees to Every Evening.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
Norfolk, Va. May 12---Ioc1l
meteorologists are convinced that a
meteor which was seen Inst night from
a number OF points in Virginia and
North Carolina struck the earth some
where In the Blue Ridge or Allegheny
Mountains. The shock Of it's fail was
felt at Lawrenceville. Petersburg and
Blackstone. but no damage was done.
The meteor was plainly visible from
Norfolk and at fawrenceyille, 100
miles west or this city. windows were
ratified and houses shaken when II
struck tho ground At Petersburg the
shock also was distinct.
The general impression was that II
struck northwest Of Jawrenceville. but
perhaps so miles away.
Those in Norfolk vino saw the
meteor describe II 'as much like an old
fashioned street arc light" II car
ried a plume or tail OF orange bril-
liancy with sharp blue fame, fading
out Mt the extreme end
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
MANDATE FOR PALESTINE
HELD IN ABFYANCE

Geneva. May 1.-THE American
Governments consent 10 the British
mandate FOR Palestine was the chief
subject for discussion AZ the opening
se~ion OF the Council of the League
~ Notions yesterday. Lord Balfour
in the name Of Great Britain. request
ed the Council TO place the question
az approval of the British mandate on
IN. agcnda. but the French, Spanish.
Italian and Brazilian delegates all
ssked time IN which 20 seek advice
from their respective Foreign Offices
on 'h, question.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
CITY COURT CASES.

Frank Dombrosio, 1920 Railroad ave-
nue., at whose home detectives are. re-
ported 10 have seized III gallons of
grape wine, with an alcoholic content
OF Ave to eight per cent. WAS held in
5000 bail for Court OF Gneral Sessions
after a hearing in Municipal Court
today.
AT the request of Robert Adsir. the
case OF John Brown. charged with non
support, was continued until Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
Another Fire In Hilles / Jones Plant.

Fire broke out for the second time
last night about Il.25 o'clock in the
ruins Of the Hilles & Jones plant.
which was damaged early yesterday
morning The blaze was among the
rafters Of the building where the fire
started. An alarm was sent in from
box No. l62 and Engine Companies
Nos. ?. 3 and and Truck Company
No. responded. The fire was ex-
tnguished without trouble and with
no loss.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
REPORTS TO PRESIDENT.

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Washington, May 12-Colonel
Thomas w. Miller, Alien Property
Custodian, yesterday went to the
White House to present in person to
President Harding his annual report
which is largely duplicate of the re-
port he submitted to Congress in re-
sponse to the resolution offered by
Senator King of Utah
The President viii transmit this re.
rort to the Congress for whatever dis
position that body may deem wise to
make of II.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12

Judges Rice and Rodney, in Su-
perior Court this morning, dismissed
the petition of Robert Adair, attor-
ney, for rule to show cause why the
sheriff's sale OF the properties 1908
and 1905 Sycamore street, of Victor
kozlowski should not be set aside.
The grounds alleged were that the
necessary ten days notice was not
given. The plaintiff against Koz-
lowski is the Koscuiszo Building and
Loan Association, which was repre-
sented in court by James H. Hughes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
Auto Inlures Small Boy.

Morris Weinstein. aged years, of
2ls West Fourth street. was struck
and knocked down by AN automobile
at Third and Shipley streets this after
noon. The machine was driven by Jo-
seph connor of 1110 Lancaster avenue.
He took the injured child to the Ply
sicians and Surgeons Hospital where
II was found he had been slightly cut
about the head. After receiving treat
ment the boy was removed 10 his
home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
HAyERFORD BOYS FIGHT FIRE
Rescue Horses, Cow and Pigs From
$4,000 Blaze.

Haverford. Pa. May 12.--Students
and flremen from a half dozen sur
towns last night. fought a
stubborn blaze on the Haverford Col
iege grounds, which consumed the
barn and several outbuildings with
loss of $40. 900.
FIFTY pigs were burned to death and
several horses, a COW and 25 pigs were
saved by members Of the baseball
team and track athletes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
CoNSISTORY CLUB LUNCH.
Rev. George Allison Speaker. l.. Rosen.
hlatt Wins Booster Prize.

Rev. George Allison OF Second Bap-
tist Church was the speaker at today's
Understanding OF the Delaware
Consistory Club held in the Consis-
tory House. His subject Was "a
Modern Interpretation OF the Bible"
The weekly booster prize. an Ever
sharp pencil. engraved with the Con-
sistory insignia. which was donated by
J. Burton Meyer of Meyer Collins,
was wen by Lewis Rosenblatt. Sing
Ing was led by Charles NJ Banks, who
presented song that he composed in
honor OF Perry Weidener OF Los
Angeles, who was recent guest Of the
club.
The Consistory reunion and the
moonlight excursion which are
scheduled for the near future came up
for discussion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
burglars In WhIttlngton Home.

Thieves entered the home of Con-
stable George Wilmington. in Els
mere. early this morning. through a
dininKroom window, and after making
a thorough search, departed with loot
amounting To only SO. which had been
taken from a pocketbool1. A gold
watch and chain attached to the con-
stables coat which was In the room
was overlooked. The window through
which the thieves entered was unlock
nI
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
TO UPHOLD
PLEA or THE VATICAN

Gcnoa, May lf.-The Genoa Confer
ence viii support the pope's claims
regarding freedom OF worship and re-
lisious education IN Russia. Monsig-
nor pizzardo. deputy secretary OF
stat. Tor the Vatican, WAS assured be-
fore departing for Rome yesterday.
This leaves aside the question OF resti-
tuition of church property. az any
action on this subject by the confer
sncs. II is said, might be interpreted
~ foreign Interference in Russias in
ternsl Affairs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
PAY HONOR TO WAR yURARs.
School In Honor of Florence yightin,
gale at Bordeaux Dedicated.
Ry Associete Toroas IN E.v.r.r E-va,k.u

Bordeaux, May i2.-5ix nations to-
day honored the memory OF Florence
Nightingale. founder Of modern Red
Cross nursing, and the 1878 Ameri-
can nurses who died IN France dur
ing the world war. The principal
event Of the day was the dedication of
the Florence Nightingale School for
Nurses. as a memorial to nurses.
Representatives of the United States
and the allied nations recalled the
deeds of the heroine OF the Crinean
war. and Of the efforts OF those who
emulated her example In the great
struggle In France and Belgium.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
CARRrxR EXAMINATIONS.
Will be Heil Here ~ Jane 10 10 FHI
Vacancy 1T EDGE Moor once.

The United States civil Service
examination OF candidates for rural
carrier At the Edge Moor postofiicc.
will be held here on Juno 10. and also
for candidates for vacancies TINT may
occur later on rural routcs from that
once. Tho salary Of a rural carrier on
n standard daily wagon route In 3I,-
500 per snnum. with an additional
sum for exceptionally long routes.
The examination will be open only
to citizens who are actually domiciied
I'm the territory Of the postofficc where
the vacancy exists. and who meet the
other requirements set forth. Both
men and women. with certain restric-
tons, can enter tho contest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
Glenn E. Plumb Near Death.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, May l2.-Relatives and
friends of Glenn f. Plumb. author OF
the Plumb plan for government own
ership of railroads, were momentarily
expecting his death today. His con-
dition. reported yesterday as very seri-
GUS, this afternoon was described as
worse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
FEEDING $4,000 FLOOD VICTIMS.
Red Cross Must Continue its Minis
trations Six Weeks Longer.

BY Assoclated Press 70 Every Evening.
New Orleans. May t2.-Rationing
Of victims in Louisiana and Missis-
sippi OF the Mississippi River food
disaster must continue six weeks
longer, officials in charge OF relief
work said today. Between 40, 900 10
$4,000 persons are now being main
tanned by the Red Cross and state re-
lief commissions, while fnore than
$500 square miles OF land in the two
states are under water. There is an
additional area OF about 2s5 square
miles 'in Arkansas inundated as a
result OF the break in the White River
levee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
Irish Bomb Injuries Four.

Belfast. May 12.-An internal ma
chine enclosed in brief case and left
on a tram car exploded while the con-
ductor was carrying 1t 10 the lost
property Office of the depot last night.
The conductor and three other tram
employees were badly injured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
Liberty Bond Quotations.
v Associetsd Press so Fver-y F,vsn,n,

ny Associated Press % Every Evening.
New York. May 12--rdberty bond
quotations ut 1 p. m.---Three and a
hnlf's. 1928: first 4's. -: second
4's. ----; fret AS, $3.50: second
4hs, $3.50: third as, oass; fourth
4k's, ee.s7; Victory t%s. too.5s: VIC
tory ans, 10000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

600, beef steers and she stock, fully
steady: quality. plain; top, beef steers,
500 bulk. 765aS. rs; bulls. weak TO IS
cents lower; veal calves. 25 cents higher
stockers and feeders. easy. bulk, good
60 choice vealeFs 20 packers, 9.OOa9. so.
Hogs, receipts, 1900. active on better
grades, lights mostly steady, with Thurs
than the average steady with the close;
top i0.S5. bulk, III. 20aI0.75; packers
and heavy mixed hogs. slow, mostly loc
lower; pigs. about steady.
Sheep. receipts. 5000. spring lambs.
Arm 10 25c higher early sales Cali
fornia. 1850: one load 80 city butchers.
1900. others held at 1915: sheep and
shorn lambs. slow to lower.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12

Bryan may be right about his an
c~stors after all The monkey runs
on all fours: Mr.. Bryan on all. occa-
sions.--St. Joseph News Press.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12

Il have to tell you. miss, that IL will
need five years OF intense training be-
fore you can sing as well as you think
you can now.-Stockholm Sondags
Nisse,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12

Auto tires repaired? Read the
classified ads.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-12

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