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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
DIED OF APOPlEXY.
Sudden Death Of George L.
Batten, County Tax CoI'ec-
tor, at Delaware City.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Delaware City, Jan. s.--George l..
Batton. aged 6s years. died suddenly
az his home on Fifth street. Saturday
evening at o'clock. OF apoplexy. He
was out motoring Saturday morning
and visited his brother. James Batten
OF 81. Georges, at noon, but did not
complain OF being 81. shortly before
o'clock he complained OF pains In his
head. and few minutes afterwards
death resulted before medical aid could
reach him.
Mr.. Ratten was A son OF the late
Mahlon Batten of Por,ers, and at one
time assisted his father 10 manage the
Batten mills OF that place. After
leaving that establishment he moved
10 the II. Il. Scott farm, and came 10
this place about II years ago, taking
w the milk business, he had an es-
tablished route for Is years. which he
sold after being appointed county COL
lectOr OF taxes. He was q staunch Re-
publican and ran for Levy Court Com
missioner at the last election. He is
survived by one sister. Miss Helen
Batten. who resided with him and
one brother. James Batten of St
Georges.
Funeral services VIII take place
from his late residence. Wednesday
afternoon az o'clock. Rev. L. w.
Layfield. pastor OF the NJ. Z. Church.
officiating. Interment at st. Georges
cemetery
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
TREATY RATIFIED AND
ALL IRELAND RFJOICES

Dublin. Jan. s.-Dublin has been re-
joicing ever since the ratification OF
the Anglo-Irish peace treaty by the
Dali on Saturday night by a majority
of seven. The vote was Ga TO 81, which
was a surprise to those who thought
they were posted as to the outcome OF
the final division. There was much ap-
plause as Arthur Griffith made the
concluding speech, urging the ratifi-
cation of the pact, and the news was
received with the greatest enthusiasm
by the thousands waiting outside for
the action of the Dali.
The ratification came after day OF
great excitement and heated contro-
versy, and the majority was three or
four more than had been expected by
friends OF the treaty.
After the ratification Mr.. De Valera
announced his resignation from the
Presidency, and asked the members
associated with him to meet next day
at the Mansion House. At the subse-
ouent gathering Valera is said to have
announced his decision to continue his
fight for the Irish Republic.
Meantime all Ireland is rejoicing
that the peace treaty has been ratified
and the country has now become a free
state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
SERVICES
OF NEW FIRE DEPT.
c. n. Dayett Sends Letter of
Appreciation to Chief
William J. lltz.

Fire Chief William j. I.utz this
morning received from Gurney II.
Dayett letter of commendation for
lhe services OF the fire department in
helping to extinguish blaze last
Thursday morning In tho Dayett home
ON Penny Hill. Although the house is
beyond the city limits Chief Lutz has
made II rule In the department that
no cali for help VIII go unanswered.
That this service is appreciated is
shown by Mr.. Dayett's letter which
rca ds:
"On the morning of January ., in
response TO an appeal from my wife
for assistance TO cambat a slight fire
at my home on Lore avenue, Penny
aim. n chemical commanded by Lieu
tenant Chadwick responded.
II wish 20 commend your depart
mont on the short time elapsed be-
tween the call and the appearance OF
the apparatus. also upon the efiici-
ency OF the men.
My wife Joins me in thanking you
for the aid given and / desire TO ex-
tend my appreciation TO Lieutenant
Chadwick and his men for their ex-
treme courtesy and kindness TO my
wife"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09

purposes for which the expenditures
we're made
"I had not the knowledge required TO-
make such verified report. Had ny
affidavit so stated this fact. All critl-
cism would have been avoided.
made the statement in the form II was
made in. without consultation with
any one, and it was literally true, I
had taken no active part in the cam
paigh. l had not even been in
Michigan. ! had neither received, nor
expended any funds. and had no per-
sonal knowledge TO enable me to make
the report called for.
"Tn my statement fled with the sec
rotary OF the Senate, did call at
tention 20 the report Of the campaign
comns;ttee at Detroit, which report
as called for by the Michigan law in
cludes a fun statement Of receipts and
Disbursements as reported by the
treasurer OF that committee.
King Ran Campaign His Own Way.
After our interview IN New York.
Mr.. King went back 70 Michigan and
prosecuted a campaign conducting II
entirely IN his own way. He managed
a campaign OF publicity and organiza-
ton which was most effective and sor
which ] have frequently expressed 70
him the gratitude which 1 feel.
"I knew. as a matter Of fact. that
campaign of publicity was being
extensively carried on, and I realized
that such a campaign must necessarily
cost a considerable sum Of money;
bur I did not have the faintest idea
as TO the amount OF money that ec-
tually was expended. until after the
report was made public. The cost
of the campaign was about sIe5.000 ac-
cording to the report, and when I
/ learned OF this amount, I was at once
flied with establishment and regret.
The amount expended was large.
more than had any idea was being
( iexpended and more than ought to be
/ necessary TO expend in any ordinary
campaign. But this was not an
ordinary campaign"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
MANY SEEK WORK.
Large Number of Applicants at the
Employment Bureau Today.

The Public Employment Bureau. in
the old City Hall. was a scene of con-
fusion again today, more than I75
men calling there early this morning
and remaining until noon. Many OF
the men went TO Miss Katherie Smith.
head of the bureau, and. presenting
their needs. pleaded for first considera-
ton should any jobs come up. Twenty
of the men registered. One was re-
ferred 10 a position.
The women's department was very
busy all morning. Seven women were
placed in various positions, while 90
were referred to openings. Fourteen
calls for workers. including a COM
panion. were received. Among the Is
registrants We're factory workers.
housekeepers. clerks and sales girls. A
number of girls and women are await
ing employment at the proposed Viii
tex Co, plant, but nothing definite has
yet been heard by the bureau concern
ing its opening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
F|REMEN APPRECIATE
FREE RIDE ORDER
Chief Lutz and All His Men Are
Grateful to Traction Co.
for Courtesy.

Directors OF the Department OF Pub
lie Safety are In receipt Of a letter
from the Wilmington g. Philadelphia
Traction Co, advising them that be-
ginning today the officers and men OF
the new paid fire department will be
permitted TO ride free of charge on
the trolley cars while the firemen are
In fun uniform and performing their
duty. This letter has been passed on
TO Fire Chief William j. Lutz. who. in
turn, has advised every man in the
department.
In general orders No O. which Chief
butz has issued, embodying this in
formation, he makes It clear TO the
firemen that they must not take ad-
vantage of this order; that they shall
not ride on crowded trolley cars and
that when they do ride they shall not
occupy a seat when passengers who
have paid their fare are compelled TO
stand. Chief Lutz further directs that
the firemen shall not smoke in the
trolley cars at any time while riding
free. He states, also, that the flremen
while not in full uniform shall not ex-
pect nor insist upon riding in the
trolley cars free Of charge and that
any violation OF this order and shese
regulations shall be severely dealt with
Chief Lutz stated today that the
firemen have been instructed to give
every assistance they can and when
ever they can to the crews on the troll
ley cars lie said the fremen want
to do all they can for the traction
company, for he himself and all his
officers and men appreciate and are
very grateful to the traction company
Tor the courtesy extended to the fire
department by allowing the uniformed
members to ride free of charge.
Another item contained in the new
order is that the hour for the test
OF the fire alarm system in the morn
ing has been changed from 8.45 o'clock
at which time it has been sounding
for many years, 10 8 o'clock. The
test at S.4o o'clock was for the ac-
Icommo5ation of the school children
OF the city but since the tower bells
have been eliminated in all FIRE houses
and the bells are heard no more. the
| test signal every morning means
nothing now 10 the pupils. The
change was made to bring the time
on the even hour and when it sounds
the officer in command in every fire
house VIII have to see that the clocks
there are set by 1t SO the time
throughout the department will be
uniform.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
MARYLAND MERCHANTS
SEEK Information
Local Merchants to Explain
Methods AZ Meeting Tomor-
row Evening.

Representatives of the Chamber
of Commerce. from the Wholesale and
n,rchantllc sections. viii go 20 Ches-
tpftown. Maryland. tomorrow after
noon, and m the evening will discuss
with tho merchants 20 that thriving
town various trade matters that they
are mutually interested In.
Tho Chcstcrtown merchants want
o. learn from their Wilmington bust
ness colleagues, how 90 create new
business and also how % keep it. The
reputation for asgresslvcness that
Wilmington merchants have obtained
ln tho past year has caused many
duwnstatn and Eastern Shore towns
g. seek Information from the local
rorrhnnta relative 90 how they con
QUOT Dollar Day sales and other
methods of business practice here.
Cambridge. Ma. was the first town
81 seek such data, and the merchants
there are understood 90 have several
new plans In Wow 60 attract spring
business ihia year.
The visit ~ the wholesale section TO
Milford ana Dover IN December. and
IN. discussion with merchants of those
rnd surrounding towns has stirred
Vlnre M commercially. with the re-
sui, that the mchghan,s of many towns
arc displaying more interest and seek
ins 90 Increase their home trade.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
DAHL READY TO TAKE
OVER GOVERNMENT
UNDER NEW TREATY
Continued from par

Miss Mary MacSwiney was next TO
speak on the reelection question, I'VE
must carry on the republican govern
ment until It is disestebished by the
Irish people," she said. She opposed
tho joint committee proposed by Mich
mel Collins.
George Gavan Duffy demanded that
Mr.. DE Valera tell the Dali what his
policy would be IL he were reelected.
Mr., De Valera replied that the re-
public must continue until the people,
by an election, disestablish It. He was
quite ready during the interval, ne
sad, TO help maintain the indepen-
dcnce OF Ireland.
He said that until the treaty was
put into legislative form and worked
out the people would not understand
what II meant. He called the treaty
only "a vague promise"
Tn Dali must continue. he declared,
until the people could decide between
the treaty ard the Irish republic. He
challenged the supporters OF the treaty
to an election after the treaty was put
into operation.
Il. ]. Hogan said the people had a
right TO decide Immediately, and he
asked for speedy election.
William Sears contended that the
Dali had ratified the treaty and that
the world would SO accept IT.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
nFW HOMORS FOR
CHARLES WARNER
Named BY Hoover on National
commlttee to Stimulate
Construction.

Herbert Hoover. Secretary az Conn
mcrcc, has named Charles Warner or
thls city ~ u member " President
Harvilngw national committee on un-
employment, which Win meet In wash
trWton tomorrow for organization.
other men prominent In the bnsi-
ncns world who were asksd 10 serve
ON the committee are Alexander NJ.
Llnnett. Ncwark. y. j.; Irving L.
nic,t. Toledo. Ohio, Walter s,shlcr,
New York city. John II. Kirby,
Houston. Texas; J. T. puryea, New
York cityi A. VI. Maddox. Trenton.
n. J.. n E. schmidt. Chicago. Ill.s
Cwlvcr, Tcwnloy. shurg, r c. Mar
shall. Jr., Washington, ID. C; John
l>oniin. ,'hicaso. H.: G. r. Lacey.
c1eyvland. ohio. Daniel Crawford.
Philadelphia. George simmons. 81.
Louis. Mo W. l.. Clause. Pi;tshurx.
krncs, Trlgs OF Philadelphia has
been askcd by Mr.. Hoover 10 accept
the chairmsnship ~ tho committee.
This commltte, Is tho outcome of
cowcrcncc@ reccntl, held at Washing
ton, II. G, when questions OF how TO
stin,uiate business and bring about a
moro speedy return ~ Industrial ac-
tivitv 90 thls country were discussed
Tho methods ~ improving business
practice, establishments, the scasonahlc
character OF the building industry. and
other important measures. bearing
upon tho whole problem OF construc-
t.on viii be- discussed by this COM
iulttcc,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
BRITISH CONTEND
ARMED MERCHANTS
ARE NOT WARSH|PS
Conference Finds Difficulty In
Defining Status Of Pence
Craft With Guns.
sHAHrUNo MAY BE UP AGAIN

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. s.--Limita-
ton OF development. or use OF air.
craft II impossible at this. time,
tho flve power armament commit
tee OF the Washington committee
decided today II adopted a resolu-
tion, however, providing for an
international commission to study
the aircraft question with view
20 future limitation.
washington, Jan. 9.--The sub-com-
mittee draft OF the fve-power naval
Limitation treaty has been virtually
completed today by the naval experts
and the full naval committee was pre-
pared TO begin discussion OF the fnal
draft of tho pact probably later In
the day. or tomorrow
AZ the treaty neared this stage, the
most generally debated question ap-
peared to be whether an attempt
should be made to lay down a specific
definition of n merchant vessel as
bearing on the relation OF the arming
OF such craft TO the proposed limita-
ton OF auxiliary naval craft to ten
thousand tons and also the banning
OF submarines as commerce destroy
crs. At the conclusion OF long ses-
sion of the naval experts yesterday,
II IL apparent they were having dif-
ficulty In reaching agreement on some
of their technical definitions. and II
was intimated the question OF defin-
ing n merchant ship within the mean
ing OF the treaty has been, or might
be. brought UP again.
Although Il was the original inten-
tion Of the American delegation at
least, as indicated by Mr.. Root In
the full committee sessions, to at
tempt to define a merchant ship be-
yond the definitions Of international
law, some of the delegates are known
TO be making particular study OF
the question and TO regard IL as one
that cannot be passed over The
Italians, japanese and French all are
said 10 feel that failure 10 place re-
strictions on the arming Of merchant
men not only might vitiate the pro-
ieet 10 limit the individual tonnage OF
auxiliary war craft. but also might
result In a great disadvantage to ma
tlons with small merchant fleets.
His address was greeted with
hearty applause and a sky-rocket yell
led by Paul Miliken.
The British delegation. on the other
hand, having given warning at the
time of the failure of the proposal for
| limitation Of submarine tonnage, and
OF the size of submarines that In these
circumstances It could not consent &c
any restriction of potential anti-sub-
marine forces. was said TO be prepared
TO bring the question before the full
committee, II necessary. and TO. argue
that merchant ships may carry guns
without becoming auxiliary war ves-
sells and thus subject to attack with
out warning by submarines.
Although the Shantung controversy
meantime, remains In deadlock. there
was evident in both the American and
British groups today belief that the
mediation of Secretary Hughes anc
Arthur j. Balfour was almost certain
10 bring the Japanese and Chinese to-
gether again on this long discussed
issue. In American quarters hope was
expressed for an agreement during
the week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
TRANSFER OF IRELAND
TO BE ARRANGED AT ONCE

London, Jan. 9.--Transfer OF the ad-
ministrative powers to the new south
ern Ireland government, created under
the treaty ratified Saturday by the
Dali Eireann In Dublin, is TO be arr
ranged immediately. 1t Is under
stood the committee of British minis
ters appointed under the chairmanship
OF Secretary for Colonies Churchill.
win today resume its work which was
suspended before Christmas In conse-
quence OF the proiongation OF the de-
bate in the Dali.
The date of the transfer OF powers
depends on the events of the next few
days in Ireland. and the progress made
in installing the provisional govern
ment of the Irish free state. 1t is as
sumed that Arthur Griffith and
Michael Collins, who led the fight In
the Dahl for the treaty. viii come to
London 10 assist in the operation, al
though the date of their visit neces-
sarily depends on the state of affairs
In Dublin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
NAME MANAGERS.
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Annual Election.

Members OF the board of managers
or the Farmers Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co. were elected at the annual
meeting held this morning at the COM
pays Office, s33 Market street. These
names were: For three years. Alfred
A. Curtis, Joseph Bancroft, Frederick
Brady. Horace i. Dilworth. ]. T. Skel-
~; Tor two years. John NJ. Mendin-
hal; for one year, S. ID. Townsend. All
are former managers. with the excep-
tion OF Mr.. Shelly. who takes the place
formerly held by Francis f. Kelly.
The managers Will meet on January
II 10 elect officers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Diggins of Belle
fonte have az their guests Mrs. Willard
W. Cleland Miss Marjorie Cleland and
Miss Charlotte Wilson of Washington,
ID. c.
mayor of Wilmington, is visiting rela-
tives in this city. He now resides al
Queenstown, Nd. and VIII return
there tomorrow.
Mrs. George NJ. Shepherd and Misses
Jean, May. and Katherine Shepherd OF
Brookfield, Mo. are guests of Mrs
Katherine 3. Truax of ss5 North Clay
ton street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
TWO sL1oHr r1Rxs.
Quiok werk By New Dspartnsat Prs.
veats Serious SPREAD Of Flames.

Engine Company No. 9. with Lieu
tenant Townsend IN command. about
1880 o'clock last night was cum
moned TO ga Scott street. where
Erncat Nepa has a store and makes
his home. when = slight fire was dis
covered IN the store section Of tho
building. Tho cause OF the blaze II
unknown. Tho interior was damaged
to the extent OF about 5000 before
the flames were extinEuished.
Early Saturday afternoon defec-
tive nue. caused slight fire In the
home OF A. ]. Krebs at 2506 Willard
street. Engine Company No. and
Truck Company No. 2. under Lieu
tenants Hanley and Sweeney. re-
sponded to u local alar mand quickly
smothered the ire by pouring coal
down tho chimney The loss to the
property wae small.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
Miss Hozycki Hostess.

Miss Irene Hozych of Linden and
Van Buren streets. entertained a num-
ber of Community Service workers at
a supper Friday evening. Among the
guests We're Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T..
Ernst. Miss Wright, Miss Frances L.
Range, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Lender
man, Mrs. Padley, Miss Irene Lender
man, Miss Alma Dunbar and Miss
Helen Sawyer. The table represented
a miniature playground.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
FIND I0UANODON'B TRACK
MADE CENTURIES AGO
BY Associated Press.


London. Jan. 9.--'A footprint
made by an animal believed by
scien tlsts to b. that OF the
grandfather OF tho kangaroo
species has just been found in
an ancient lagoon In the Hast
ings district.
The animal. which made tho
imprint many thousands OF
years ago, is called. by experts.
the iguanodon. one cf tho mem
bers OF the dlnosaur family OF
which numerous trnccs have
been found In America and re-
constructed In American mu-
suems.
The iguanodon Ia supposed to
have been 20 to 80 feet In height.
His footprint. n cant OF which
has Just been exhibited TO the
members OF the geologists' As
soclation here, covered nm aera
OF nearly four square feet.
lmprints OF his toes Indicated
that this iguanodon was In rapid
motion. suggesting the possibil-
ity thnt an ancient sabre
toothed tiger was on his trail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
slsllo Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Mauro sisofo OF Fourth
and Jefferson streets observed their
silver wedding anniversary yesterday.
The ten children and five grand chill
dten uf tho couple participated. Mr.
eIpifo who In vell-known tailor, Ia
a native ~ Italy. bat came 10 this
country e. years aso. He has lived
IN Wilmington 81 years and has been
= eitlsen az years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
TWO YEARS FOR ASSAULT.
Negro, 7s Years Old Must Also Pay
500 Fine, Court Imposes.

Richard Johnson. aged 72 years,
Negro. was sentenced to two years
Imprisonment and TO pay s100 fine.
by Judge Richards in Court of Gem
eral Sessions today. on a charge of
assault. Johnson was originally
charged with assault with intent to
commit murder. The defendant Of
fered to plead guilty 10 simple as
sault. and this plea was accepted by
the attorney general.
Johnson was sentenced in 1917 on
similar charge He is said to have
shot a Negro named Empson, using a
shot gun. The shooting johnson
claimed took place al "Hamtown, -
near Middletown, during a crap game.
Alexander Jamison represented the
defendant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
Fourteen Cases in General Sessions.

Fourteen cases are on the docket
for the Court of General Sessions to-
morrow, as follows: Benjamin r.
Hinson, charged with larceny; Ed
ward Lagarczyk, charged with a seri-
Gus offense; John Livingston, charged
with driving off an automobile with
out the owners consent; Leon e.
Cavalier, charged with false pre-
tences; Frank Beas, charged with IL
legally practicing medicine: Luther l..
Johnson, charged with assault with
intent 10 commit murder on three
indictments; Rowland w. Bessell,
charged with driving off an automo-
bile without the owners consent; !;
Samuel Ploff, charged with receiving
stolen goods; Jacob Levin, charged
with receiving stolen goods; George
w. Paige, charged with larceny.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
SOCIAL WORKERS CLUB.
To be Addressed by Professionals on
Wednesday Evening.

The Professional Social Workers
Club will hold an interesting meeting
in Sunshine Hall on Wednesday eve
ming. Addresses win be made as fol-
lows: Games" Miss Mabel J.. Treat,
of the national Community Service;
Health" DR.. William ]. French,
medical inspector Of the Child Welfare
Commission; Recreation" Charles f.
Ernst, director OF the Community
Service; Economics" Charles A.
Hagner of the Delaware Labor Com
mission; Correctional Work" ]. Paul
Green OF the Juvenile Court; Social
Adjustment" Miss Merle MacNahon,
director of the Federated Children's
Agencies. The program was arrang-
ed by Miss Frances l.. Range, who is
chairman Of the program committee
for the year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
Voluntary Bankrupt,

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy
has been filed in the United States
Court by "Ye Ladies Shoppe," West
Ninth street, corporation of which
r. Blanche Walsh is president. Libil-
tiles of SS,906.lS and assets of $1Sl4.-
81 are claimed. J Rankin Davis, trus-
tee in bankruptcy, has sent out for
mai notices to creditors and will ap-
point a hearing later.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-09
white Co.'s Good showing.

Cleveland. O.. Jan. e.--In spite OF
adverse business conditions. truck
sa,~~ by the White Motor Co. In 1921
aggregated 30 per cent of 1890. orders
spprosima'cd 90 per cent OF 1920
booelnss, with a satisfactory number
carried over Tor early 1929 delivery.
Thir is reported 60 be about 10 per
cent above the general average OF
the truck industry for the year.