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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
mime OWNERS PAID
| DEPUTIES, Jury TOLD
Operators Also Contributed To-
ward Prosecution OF Biz
ard, Judge Informed.
py Associated Press TO EVERY Evening.


Charles Town. w. Va, May "a
The jury which In trying VIM. Biz
gard on charge OF treason. unlike
jurios In this state trying other Of
fensea will have to determine not only
his guilt or innocence. but will have
r. nd In determining hls punlshmcnt
To lust what extent that goes IL not
certain. until the law on the subject
hi.s been interpreted, but they Will de-
eide between death penalty and i'm
prisonment. and perhaps aleo may TX
the length OF the imprisonment.
whoever Is guilty OF treason
against tho state shall bc punished
with death. or at tho discretion of the
jury. by confinement In the, pcnltcn-
tiary not lcss than three nor more
| than 10 years and by the Confscation
OF his real aud personal estate" reads
the West Virginia code.
Judge Woods Mt the opening Of thu
trial ruled that Mr.. Thurmund coulC
teatlfy ns to tho AMOUNTS contributed
| by the Logan operators for pay q
deputy sherins and he said they pal,
about SCI 900 I'm the first nine MONTH
Of 1921 and about $4,000 In 1920.
Each question asked ~ the witness
met prompt objection by the Stat
and subsequent ling discussion ri
legal questions by The talf dozen mci
ut the counsel table and 10y tho cour
as well
An attempt 20 put into the evidenc
the contributions Of the Logan on
orators for the prosecution Of the cas-
was overruled by Judge Woods on IN
ground that Il had no bearing on IN
issue before the jury whether Blizzar
was guilty or not guilty of tho offens
charged against him.
The jury waa excluded from IN
court room, however. while the defous
offered this evidence. before the rulin
offered this evidence before ruling va
made final Thurmond told the judg
the operators association had contrib
uted to the prosecution but did M
know the amount He finally est
mated Il AZ perhaps $4,000" Of whic
81 900 was for fees 10 attorneys a.
slsting the prosecution.
The rest he said. was mainly II
the expenses Of state witnesses. &. '
Oqenton, one of the attorneys NJ
ISOLATED with the prosecution, brougl
out that receipts for these mone'
were kept and were to he present'
as a claim against the state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
MAYOR HARVEY IN RICHMOND.
Guest Today With Mrs. Harvey Of State
Of Virginia at Celebration.

Mayor Leroy Harvey and Mrs. Har-
vey left early today for Richmond
where they are due to arrive about
o'clock this afternoon. They will be
the guests of the authorities of that
city at big pageant in progress there
this week. They expect to return home
tomorroy and the mayor will be back at
his office on Thursday.
While he IS away his Office in City
Hall is being repaired. The plaster on
the wah and ceiling had cracked and
part of it had fallen. A plasterer was
busy today replastering and the paint
ing will be done tomorrow. The sky
light in the Office Of Secretary Bartram
which was broken last week Is also
being repaired.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
STREET BOARD MEETS.
traction 20. Granted Permission te
Remove Tracks From King Street.

Directors OF the Street and Sewer
department at their meeting this
morning read for the third time and
adopted resolution permitting the
Traction Co. 10 remove their tracks
from king street between Front and
Ninth and Thirteenth and whatever
point north they have heretofore been
Installed there. The only change made
from the original draft was a para
graph agreeing TO give the Traction
co. first chance 10 install their tracks
there again should IL ever be decided
70 let trolley cars operate on Kinc
street.
Ernest di Sahetino Of 2Os North
Union street was granted permission
to install 1000 gallon gasoline tank
and two pumps along the curb lin,
IN front of the above property.
In letter 10 the board the WI
mington and Philadelphia Traction Co
ADVISED that they are going TO put
more men 10 work in their track lay.
Ing gangs and that this work will b,
speeded up. This was in reply to Z
notice from the board that they would
nave 10 hurry the work so the city
would not be held up in its paving pro
ject.
Edward McAteer. clerk Of the mark
cts, called attention 10 the awnings II
Madison street that are standing il
violation of the law. II was decided I,
Issue a 80 day notice TO all owners q
tenants that such awnings must he re
moved and only such shades as con
form 10 the boards resolution will b.
permitted to stand
The board adjourned to meet at I
! o'clock next Monday morning as Tues
day VIII be a holiday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
HARDING IS HOPEFUL
Of CUT IN RAIL RATES
He Sees Formidable Obstacles
in Way Of Thorough-Coing
Reduction.

ny Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington. May 23- President
Harding WAS represented az the White
House today as merely hopeful that
voluntary reduction in transportation
rates would result from !ast Satur-
day nights White House dinne' con
ference. attended by 10 Of the leading
railroad executives Of the country.
Obstacles in the way OF obtaining
voluntary action by the railroads IN
the way II rate reductions on the
thorough going basis desired by the
administration were described ~ th'
White House az somewhat formd
able.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
CITY WILL ORDER
SIDEWALKS PAVED
Dangerous Condition Exists In
Market Street North OF
Thirty-third.

That there has not been loss Of lie
along north Market street. due to inc
fact that people have 20 walk In the
street because there ere no sidewalks
there and the large number of automo-
hiics using that highway. Ia matter
OF surprise 20 the members OF the
street and Sewer Department, accord
Co their statements at the meeting
this morning. u. Henry Gricr. mem
hcr Of the board. brought up the sub
,ect, when he stated that on the west
aide from Rivoryicw cemetery north
10 the city line there is no other place
for pedestrians to walk except in the
street and as ~ has been well paved
many people take advantage OF che
smooth highway.
IL was decided that every effort will
he made to compel the property own
ers slong this street 60 do the neces-
cary paving. n no other way ia cf-
fcctivc, the members agreed that they
would resort 60 legal proceedings 90
enforce their orders Tor they are now
determined that proper paving shall
be Installed and suitable sidewalks 90
tablishcd there as n matter ~ pro-
lection for tho lives Of the citizeus
Frank W. pierson. street Comnis
sionera. told the board that tho section
referred tn ie about as dangerous as
any point throughout the entire city
tie Rnid there are no sidewalks at all
un the WNst side of market stree,
north from Thirty third street TO tho
city line Al the property owners wcr,
notified last year about THE Condi-
l.ffF l..
said,
Mr. Grier thought the board should
take some action To eliminate thi'
danger. Mr. picrson recalled that tn,
parks are now open ard many peopl,
walk Co them instead ~ riding ant
thls Increases the Pedestrian traf'ic ~
tho street.
Mr. Grier thought they had bette
take action before someone ia killed
President Johnson suggested they sen,
letter with the regular notice To IN,
property owners. but Mr.. ricrson sal,
the city did not hold title 60 tho Ian,
inVolNe ed on the west side OF the stree
north of Thirty-thiri and he though
they should consult the city solicito
20 see n there ~ any way they cal
compel the property owners to pu
down paving without tho city con
dcmning The and and forcing them O
do Il 70 no such way Ia found then Il wa
agreod tho city win resort 20 tho stern
cr measures. FOR tho directors are dc
termned tho danger must be enminat
ed
Tho board decided 90 pave IS Zoe
or land ON Union street between Mint
ana Tenth and 90 assess the coat
aEalnet the property So improved. Tn
land lea now he'd IN the name OF Mar
j.. Williscroft and no taxes have bee
paid on u tor l6 years. because no on
ecerne 10 know tho woman and no re-
ord ~ her present abode can he dis
covered. % was etatod.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
FED LIZZIE kEROSTNr.
Deputy sheriff Chandler Said 10 Have
Made Novel Discovery.

A'tins on the suggestion ~ a New
Castle county farmer. Deputy sheriff
Thomas handler, according 20 a
story around the Court House here.
succeeded. yesterday. in driving his
Ford automobile from a point near
Delaware City 10 Wilmington on or
binary kerosene.
Mr. Chand ~ had loft Delaware CITY
helieNing that the tank Of his car was
stiil We - filled with gasoline. but when
he reached a distance just far enough
away to make a. announcement 10 gct
IN touch with garage. his machine
refused Co 60 and he discovered that
his tank was dry
ON stopping at a farmhouse in the
hope az securing help. he was told
that the family living there had had
success IA operating a Ford on kero.
sene' Mr. Chandler tired tho stun,
also. and found that q worked.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
ADvFNTISTs IN HARMONY AGAIN
Discussions Over Election COmpromis
cd, Charges Of Politics flushed.

ny Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
san Francisco. May 23.- Election dis
sonsions. which for a time threatened
the peace Of the world conference 81
Seventh Day Adventists here. were
settled amicably last night with the Sc
lection Of VIM A. SpiceT az candi-
date for the presidency ot the dc
nomination and Arthur g. Daniels,
former president, as candidate for ger
rotary. tho position that Spi"er has
held Tor twenty years.
The report including these ncmina-
tions was made by the nominating
committee and unanimously adopted
by the convention.
Daniels had held the presidency
since 1908
Charges Of practice n political meth
DDS in tho effort 70 unseat him were
made during arguments which preeed
| Cd tho compromise.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
DEATH ROLL
REPORTED TO Be l02
232 Passengers and Crew
Saved After Collision; Las
cars Rushed Life Boats.
nv Associated prers 10 Every Evening.

ny Associated Press to Every Evening
Brest. May 23.---Thc British vice.
consul here today announced that l02
of those who were on board the British
steamship Egypt. sunk or the Island
OF ushant, Saturday night, are miss
Ing, of whom 16 were passengers and
Sc members Of the crew. Twenty
eight passengers were saved, together
with 204 members OF .he crew. Mrs.
NJ. J.. Sibley and Miss V. NJ. Boyer.
American missionaries are among
those missing and presumably lost.
Many of the dead brought i'm by boats
were wearing life bolts; they had evil
IDENTIFY died from exhaustion.
The fog was 40 thick off Ushant
island at the time OF tho collision be-
tween the Egypt and the French
freighter Seine that the inhabitants
of the island In tho region had been
living for three days In almost com
plete darkness. with all outdoor work
suspended. The sudden rise I'm tenn
perature In northern France is given
as the reason for the unusually heavy
fog.
Ii Is declared by eye Witnessed that
the crew. made up mostly Of Lascars
made Wild rtampede for the life
boats as soon as the collision occur.
red. They deserted their posts and
madly dashed On dock, proceeding &c
lower the life boats and thus escap,
death. They crowded women and chill.
Ien and passengers aside IN thel,
scramble. but were finally beater
back into subsection and compelled e
observe the rules OF the aos
dcnoting ladies first" They
however. were not chackcd I'm.
having been responsible for SO large 9
percentage Of passengers being lost.
The survivors accounts lndicat
that everything possible was done IL
the officers and crews of the two vea
sells 10 prevent loss Of life. excer
In the cases Of the Indian seamen, VIII
lost their heads and fought for III
belts and places the boats.
nun, Sister Rohda, whose name I
) private life was Miss Il. II. Mcneil,
refused TO take place offered her I
a boat. saying: GIVE II 10 another
She was last seen kneeling In praye
+ on the Egypt's deck.
There Is some cOment among nav
! gators as TO what might have har
, pened had the 1914 international radi
! agreement been signed by France. TIL
agreement provides that coastwise an
small seagoing craft shall he squippe
, with wireless receiving apparatus.
, Is believed that II a number of Rma
vessels near the scene Of the disast,
had been 80 equipped they would ha,
picked up the Eeypt's distress sigma
and taken part In the rescue.
Maritime authorities point 20 II
similarity of the present case with IN,
lof the sinking of the French steam
ship Bourgoyne. in 1898. with the To-
q Of many lives. Roth accidents oCCtrr,
In fog and on a calm sea and in Gao
r the bigger ship was rammed by Il
is smaller.
d II is also recalled that prize
e $4,000 offered by relatives of Mr.. al
p Mrs. Pollock. Americans. who We
d victims OF. the Bourgoyne disaster. Il
r the Invention Of a system to prove,
n such disasters. has never been awar
10 cd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS TO
PLAY "THE CAMEO GIRL

The cast of characters for The
Cameo, Girl" the play that will he
presented in The Playhouse on the
evenings of June and 6, by the
Catholic Daughters OF America. will
be finally decided upon at a meeting
in the X. of G. Hall at 100 o'clock to-
night.
Mr.. Costello OF New York has been
engaged to direct the production
which will be in the form of a musical
comedy. A number of singers and
dancers are wanted for the cast. and
all persons who would be willing 70
take part are asked to attend tonight's
meeting. The players will not he
limited to the organizations member
ship.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
TWO SLIGHT FIRES.
Matches Left In Clothing Start Blaze
In craney Home.

FIRE was discovered among some
clothing IN the home 81 William
Craney az Il South Harrison street
last nlrht about 5.Ss o'clock. Ii Is be
lievcd that matches In the pockets
caused the outbreak. Engine Company
No. was summoned and the firemen
threw The burning garments out a
window and then eNtingulshed the
blanc with a bucket Of water There
was no damage other than that 70 the
clothing.
Earlier In the day Engine Com
pany No. \ was called 60 Pleasant
and Adams streets when the r Blum
onthal Cos. garage was supposed "a
be- on ere. II was found great VOL
ume % smoke issuing from the place
was due 90 the burning 81 insulation
on some wires.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
BIG LINERS RACING.
The Majestic and the Maurc-
tania Steaming Across the
Atlantic for Speed Record.
~ Arroelnted prera b Eyery Evenlng

By Associated Press ~ Every Evening.
New York. May %. steamship
circles are watching with interest the
contest for fastest ship honors which
r. apparently now on between the new
white Star liner Majestic and the
world speed record holder. the Maui
retania Of the Cunard line.
The Mauretanla which left here May
&c completed her voyage TO Cherbourg
Sunday. her running time. the line
here was advised, being days, ~
hours and ~ minutes.
The Ma jestlc which sailed on her
first return voyage Saturday. was re-
ported yesterday by wireless as bav-
ing made from noon Sunday 20 moor
yesterday nm average speed Of 2i5t
knots an hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
ASK THAT BUSES BE
RULED OFF STREETS
THAT SKIRT PARK

and adults ~ we'll. who have TO cross
the street to get to the park.
Only Prescribed Routes Allowed.
Unless there L. an emergency de-
handing II. but which is not appar-
ent at this time. or n change becomes
so imperative that 1t cannot be avoid
cd. directors of the Street and Sewer
Department have resolved that there
shall be no buses operating on the
streets of this city except along the
routes laid down by tho board In tho
licenses granted 10 the several owners
when they get their permit to go into
the business. This was made clear
| Mt the meeting of the board today
when two requests for deviation from
the regular routes already established
were rejected. despite the fact that
both the proposed new lines would
have been great convenience and
benefit to large number OF people.
A representative Of the Red Arrow
BUS Line asked permission TO operate
n bus line between Eighteenth street
and Mt Salem Lane, and Eighteenth
and boulevard. from June to II dur
Ing the time tho Chautauqua Is in
progress at the latter place. He said
the people of the western section of
the city desired this so they would
have quick and easy access to the
grounds He proposed to use two
busses on Is minute schedule and to
charge a fare # cents each way. The
h ard decided not to grant the per-
mission sought.
Alfred c. Stiltz. who operates sew
leral buses between this city aud New
ark had spoken To some OF the OH
Cials e the department about deviat-
ing from his regular route In order
To operate n bus line to the Pennsyl-
sania railroad shops ut Todd's Cut
IL was explained that many ruraI
residents, some of them coming from
Elkton, have been seriously incon.
NenicnCcd by the change " time in the
running of trains ON the Pennsylvania
railroad, following the inauguration
OF daylight saving time here. As @
consequence they have trouble gettins
To work ON time and they sought &c
have a bus line bring them to worl
and then 10 ride home i'm the evcnint
on the train. Mr. Stiltz wanted I,
get permission to run his busse,
through the streets 10 Todd's Cut. {,
accommodate these people. This re
quest also was refused
Mr.. Stiltz was granted licenses To-
three extra buses. They are not 70
regular use on his line between thi
, city and Newark. but the license 4
q t@ken out by him for emergency. fl
case one OF the regular machine
breaks down he will have anotho
ready TO take its place
II was stated after the meeting TIL
. board has agreed not to deviate from
4 their rule. otherwise they feel the hu
S situation would he just As II was he
2 fcre any attempt was made 10 regulat
y them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Ii Is Not Too Late
To Get A Free Gar den Book

If you have not already secured one
OF the free garden books issued by the
Department OF Agriculture our Informa-
copy for you.
The best way TO get good results is TO
be sure that your garden is planted
right and then watch IL as IL comes along
tive booklet you will be sure TO gain a
larger return for your effort
1t viii not only be a great satisfaction
10 raise fresh things for your own table,
hut il will prove a substantial saving OF
expense In feeding the family.
Use the coupon and send two cents In
stamps for return postage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
ONE MAN WINS REVOLUTIONS.
President OF Nicaragua Causes Rebel
Army 10 Scurry 10 Safety.

BY Associated Pross 10 Every Evening.
Managua. Nicaragua, May "a
Surrender Of the fortress of La Iona
10 the government forces last night
appears 60 have ended the serious
phase Of tho attempted revolution.
After capturing the fort. the rebel
leaders attempted To win over ,He
Nlcaraguan troops in barracks at the
foot of the hill on which the fort is
situated. Several officers had been
brihed and the movement would have
succeeded hut for the unexpected APP
pearance ~ President Chamorrn.
Without a guard and by force OF
character. he dominated the situation.
Putting a machine gun in charge OF
a trusted man. he ordered the arrest
OF Salvador Castrillo. leader OF the
revolutionists. The soldiers wavered
but finally obeyed. and the other revo-
lutionaries fed back TO tho fort,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23

Edward McAteer, clerk Of the mark
cts. has announced that beginning to-
morrow all that section OF the King
street market between Fourth and
Sixth will be temporarily moved below
Fourth street. King from Front to
Fourth has been paved and is now In
service again. The section between
Fourth and Sixth is to be improved
next.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
QUARRY SEEKS HELP THROUGH
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU

The Public Employment Bureau. in
the old City Hall, was asked this
morning 70 supply 25 foreign work
men for an out-of-town stone quarry.
The men will probably go to work to-
morrow.
The bureau placed % men this
morning and referred % others to
openings. Most of those placed were
berry pickers. who had been ordered
earlier in the week. Seventeen men
filed applications.
The women's department placed
nlne' mostly domestics. Nine others
were notified Of openings and the ap-
pHcations Of five We're filed. Yester-
day l3 women We're referred TO do
nestle positions and one was placed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
-. & o. SEEKS s1,siO,O0O LOAN.

by Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington. May 23-The Balti-
more and Ohio railroad asked the
Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day for permission 20 issue Si,340 DOC
IN six per cent bonds.
Tho securities. which win reinburse
the treasury for expenditures made
for betternNnts. will be used "a col
lateral foe snort term loan leeds for
the railroad.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
DU POINT co. AMONG THOSE
H0NORED AT CENTURY PARTY

T. |. du Pont de Nemours & Co. was
among the concerns honored at a
century" luncheon held in Philadei-
phia yesterday by the Chamber of
Commerce. The luncheon was in hon
or of concerns 100 years old in and
near Philadelphia. The du Pont bust
ness was founded on the Brandywine
In 1902.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Commissions For All Middles.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening,
Washington. May Accommodations
for all OF the approximately 400 mid
shipmen in this years graduating
class at the naval academy virtually
were assured today when the Sem
ate naval committee voted unanimous
ly to recommend confirmation OF their
nomination for ensigns, sent 10 the
Senate yesterday by President Hard
ing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Trolley Smashes Auto.

An automobile owned by Citrenbaum
Brothers. druggists, at sos West
Fourth street, was badly damaged in
a collision with trolley car in Mar
ket street between Fourth and Fifth
this afternoon. The machine got
caught between the trolley and an
other automobile. No one was hurt.
The automobile had the front axle
bent, both front wheels twisted out of
place and the fender smashed.
Sidney Allen was motorman of the
trolley car, which was OF the Washing
ton street line.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Pony for Com MI unity Bazsr.

A prize Shetland pony. saddle and
cart have been donated to ;he Jewish
Community Bazaar by Mrs. benjamin
schwartz. The pong viii be used
during the bazsr for rides for the
children and on Saturday night will
he auctioned off The proceeds will
40 ~ lAs community center.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
~. Patrick's Catholic Welfare Party.

The members 81 the National
Council. Catholic Welfare % ST. Pat
rick's Parish VIII have euchre and
600 party IN 81. Patricks School Hall
tomorrow evening al s o'clock Ar
nsngeinents have been completed and
judging by the interest displayed by
the members and friends of the council
the affair promises 10 be a great sue
ccss. DOles Orchestra Will furnish
music
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
AMERICAN GOLFERS OUT.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Prestwick, Scotland May Ga
Donald Parson of Youngstown. Ohio,
was eliminated today from the British
amateur golf tournament by Alex
Menzies of Ralston, and /.
John d. Chapman of Greenwich.
Conn.,. was eliminated by II. Il. Taylor
OF Midsurrey, one up, 10 holes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Catholic Daughters Social Meeting.

The Catholic Daughters of Ameri-
ca will hold their regular social meet
ing in the X. OF G. Hall. third floor.
tonight. beginning at SIS. The meet
ing will be open to the public. A play
by the children OF the b and Head
health center win be followed by card
playing from 0 to IL. and guests will
be welcome. The meeting will he
separate from the gathering that viii
be held on the second floor of the hall.
| In the interests OF tie play that will
be given June and 6.