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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
BUS LAW
CONSIDERED today,
ACTION DEFERRED
Proposed Regulation Discussed
at Street and Sewer Direc-
tors Meeting.
VIEWED FROM ALL ANGLES

Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department. at their meeting this
morning. sat for two hours listening
20 arguments pertaining TO the reso-
lution now pending before them regu-
lating the busses that operate on the
streets ~ the city. Through all the
discussion there was not a person who
objected TO this form of transporta-
tion or public utility being regulated.
hut IL was cmphasiz especially by
the bus men. that the proposed regu-
lations should be applied, as they
termed 10. within reason. The bene-
fits the busses are TO the city. In that
they bring thousands Of people here
from the rural sections TO do their
buying, were pointed out. On the
other hand speakers declared the buss-
es are operated I'm a dangerous manner
insofar as the people walking and
driving ON the streets are concerned
and that in the final analysis. the
people in the streets are the ones to
he protected. regardless OF what bene-
fits the. merchants are TO derive from
the service.
The meeting room. I'm City Hall, wa $
not large enough to hold all the people
who wanted 10 get into the hearing
The bus men were there in force. both
as individuals and representatives. OF
the various lines in the business. The
Chamber OF Commerce and the Della
ware Safety Council were represented
as were also City Council and several
other city departments. After all the
ak for and against the proposed reso-
lutions, the directors announced that
they would take into considera ton
everything that had been said when
they come TO discuss the proposed
regulatory law with a view 10 final
sctiou on its adoption or rejection. This
Will not be for at least another week.
L. Warren Green. who appeared as
counsel for the Delaware Omnibus
Protective Association and spoke a;
length on the resolution. at the close
of the meeting. presented a petition
signed by 2S0 merchants along Market
street, asking that the buses be al
lowed 20 bring their passengers. es-
necially from the rural sections, right
down into the business sections Of the
city and that they he not compelled 70
dump them out in some part OF town
far from the stores. He also present
ed petition signed by some 1000
patrons OF the various bus lines. ask
ing that the lines be permitted to
operate on the city streets under
proper regulation.
Mr.. Green said his clients are not
opposed 10 regulation; in fact they
want 10 be regulated. and they are in
favor OF IA Statewide public utility
commission. but certain phases Of the
resolution as It stands now they do no,
consider fair.
Continued on page 8.
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TOWNS WIPED OUT
AND MANY KILLED
BY STORM IN SOUTH
Three South Carolina Villages
Badly Damaged by Early
Morning Tornado.
SCORE ARE SERIOUSLY. HURT

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Augusta, Ga. March six per-
sons were killed and scores injur-
ed in n tornado which Just be-
fore daybreak today swept the mill
town of Warrenville, s. c.. and
tho village OF stifeton. s. c.
Langley. s.. C., ten miles from
Augusta. also WAS reported 10
have sustained heavy damage a. a
result OF the storm.
A message received by tho loca
telephone company said nine person
are known 10 have been killed and
number injured.
Tho message came from n 'lineman
who climbed TO the top OF telephon
pole and cut in on the broken wire
to send Il.
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Continued on page. s.
FLElSCHMANN HEARING ON
Prohibition Director Sitting in
Appeal From Revocation of
Alcohol Permits Ruling.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. March Appel OF
the Fleischmann Company, Inc. Of
New York, from the orders issNed
Friday by Prohibition Commissioner
Haynes. revoking its industrial alcohol
permits and directing the seizure OF
alcohol in II of its branches, was be-
ing heard today by Internal Revenue
Commissioner Blair. Mr.. Blair had an
nounced his intention OF rendering
decision on the case as quickly as pos
sible.
A rehearing Of the case was grant
ed the company by Mr.. Blair after a
conference with Secretary Mellon Sat
urday. The treasury. it was said. rec
ognized the plea Of the. company that
the recent hearings IN Philadelphia
before 5. F. Rutter. assistant prohfbi-
ton director for Pennsylvania. were
not before an actual deputy. OF the
prohibition commissioner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
.DU POINT BUSINESS
! FOR THE YEAR 1921
OVER S55,0OO,OOO
Felt the Depression, But Looks
for improved Condi-
tions.
Statement FOR THE YEAR

The annual report of Il. I. du Pont
de Nemours & Co. isstfed today, shows
that the company, I'm common with
other Industries, suffered through the
general business depression, the mark =
ing down or inventories and other un-
favorable economic conditions, but its
strong financial position enabled II
to continue dividend payments (soo
on debenture and so on common
stock) amounting TO ss.341.50 by
drawing on its surplus. This leaves a
surplus of s66. .Os0. .659.7l, or more than
800 u share of the common stock, az
against surplus of 500, ,659.74S at the
end Of 1920.
The company's volume OF business
for 1927 was s55.2S5,1sl, about half
of the 1920 volume. and its net in
come. including receipts from per-
manent Investments. was 25s.07211,
a little less than half OF the net for
1920.
. The report shows securities held for
permanent investment worth sos ,0as,-
235 at the present mark-down values
This is approximately s24,90O. 900 In
excess OF their cost.
The company's bank indebtedness
has been wiped out.
The report discusses economic con-
.ditions and predicts that change for
the better Will come when the surplus
stocks throughout the country are ex-
hausted. In this connection. the pres
ident OF the company, Irenee du Pont,
says:
The stockholders Of this company
like all others interested in the econ
omic welfare of the country, are anx.
iOus to know whether this represents
a now era Of reduced business or
whether the depression will quickly
pass. No attempt can be made 10 AN
swer this question. which does no,
start with an endeavor To determine
the reasons leading up 10 the low
volume of business The writer believes
that the immediate cause az the low
volume of business was the endeavor
in the latter. part OF 1920 and during
the year 1921. on the part OF those en-
gagged in industry and commerce 70
liquidate their inventories. Your com
pany Is probably a fair example OF
average conditions. OF raw materials
used in products sold during the first
eight months OF 1921. approximately
one-haf came out OF the seorehou-e
and one-half was purchased. This
means that those who sold TO the dtl
Pont Co. suffered a reduction OF 509o
in the volume OF materials needed by
this company for it's already reduced
operations. This condition must cease
when inventories are exhausted.
1T seems reasonable 10 suppose tha,
the marked reduction in buying has
resulted IN intense competition 20 sell
and that this has been a large factor
in the reduction of prices
Continued on page Q.
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SERGEANT OF POLICE
MICHAEL J. JORDAN
DODGES BULLET
Saved Himself by Overpowerlng
Morris Fitzgerald. Who
Was Armed.
LATTER WAS FINED $500

The tragedy which occurred at Sixth
and Market streets seven years ago
yesterday. when one policeman wa
killed and several others wounded
was nearly repeated last night
as bullet from Colt auto
matte pistol in the hands OF a prisoner
just missed Police Sergeant Michael
J. Jordan.
Complaints were made 20 Sergeant
Jordan that man; who later gave the
name OF Morris Fitzgerald OF 707 Pop
lar street. had displayed a pistol. Wher
the sergeant approached Fitzgerald
and questioned him the latter denied
being armed. The sergeant grabbed
Fitzgerald and started to search him
Suddenly Fitzgerald reached in an out
side coat pocket and drew revolver
pointing It at the policeman.
BY a quick move the sergeant
knocked aside Fitzgeralds arm and
grabbed his wrist, the revolver dis
charging harmlessly in the air The
two men fought for five minutes, the
policeman finally throwing his as.
sailant 70 the street Previous TO his
encounter with the policeman Fitz-
gerald is said 10 have pointed the
gun at a waiter and n cook In the
Eureka restaurant at Sixth and Ship
ley streets and threatened to "blow
their heads off" The revolver was
loaded and there was an extra cliI
OF bullets in Fitzgeralds pocket.
In Municipal Court today Fitzgerald
said he had taken the gun along with
him on a walk and was shooting al
targets. On his way into the city he
imbibed too freely and was unable tc
account for his actions, he said. A
fine Of $500 and costs or six months
Imprisonment was imposed on Fitz-
gerald.
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HARLAN PLANT TO. BUILD
FIVE MORE STEEL CARS
This Brings the Total Of Recent
Orders for the Company
UP to Ninety.

The wheel OF fortune continues to
turn for the Harlan plant of the Beth
lehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Ltd
today. according 10 officials at the
plant. a contract was received from
the Philadelphia and Reading Rail
way Co. for the construction Of five
additional all-steel baggage coaches.
This brings the total number Of cars
10 be built in the Harlan yards up
10 ninety.
This will increase the plant produc-
ton 70 approximately 20 per cent of
capacity. II was stated by officials II
will necessitate the employment Of
nearly GOO men. the largest number 10
be employed at the Harlan plant since
last September.
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CONGRESSMAN LAYTON
I'LL WITH H|CCOUCH
Stricken While on a Train Sat-
urday. He is in a Philadel-
phia Hospital.

Congressman Caleb r.. Layton Is in
Jefferson Hospital. Philadelphia, where
he is recovering from a severe attack
Of hiccough.
He was stricken on Saturday while
on a train on his way from Wash
ington 20 Delaware. He went TO his
home. I'm Georgetown. but the afiic-
tion continued all night. and on Sun
day he went TO Philadelphia, immedi-
ately entering the hospital
When inquiry was made at the hos
pital At noon today. it was stated
that. while the patient IL not entire
ly relieved. he is much better and 1,
ia likely that he viii be completely
cured In a few days. when he expects
TO resume his duties i'm Washington
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
HER|NG'S SUCCESS
INCREASES PARTY
ROW At MILFORD
Makes the Contest for Post
master More Desperate
Than Ever Before.
BOUND TO FORCE A SPLIT

special Correspondence Every Evening
MilfSd. March The appointment
IF John w Herring OF Milford to the
position OF Internal revenue collector
for Delaware has not lessened the
tension among Republicans OF this
section. which has been at a breaking
point over the selection Of post
master for this town. Mr.. Herring
was one OF the three highest on the
eligible list. according 10 the COM
petitive civil Service examination. the
other two being Mark l.. Davis and
Joseph G.. Davis From these three
q postmaster was 20 have been select
ed. Mr.. Herring had the backing OF
Stnator l.. Heisler Rail- and IL is said
Mark l.. Davis was a favorite with
Senator T. G. du Pont. while the ad-
herents OF Congressman Layton. with
many former followers of Alfred l.
du Pon,. have been urging the ap-
pointment OF Joseph C. Davis.
Fcarine. II is said, the appointment
OF Mr.. Herring OF Mark l.. Davis for
postmaster would disrupt the Republi-
can party. and as these two were the
choice W the Senators, the contest
was thrown into a deadlock. II was
then that Congressman Layton took
the initiative. and as he claimed. his
congressional prerogrative. and had
the name OF Joseph Gray Davis sent
80 the Senate for confirmation. This
has stirred action among the Herring
eud NJ. l.. Davis contingents. who have
sndeavorsd 10 block confirmation.
Tho removal os Mr.. Herring from
The contest by appointing him internal
revenue collector has not. as was
hoped. mitlgated the struggle. but has
served TO Increase the activity OF the
ether two candidates and this has
drawn the fractional lines closer
The hackers OF Joseph G.. Davis say
they now expect Congressman lay
tons choice TO BE- confirmed as Mr.
Herring. was practically brought for
ward as internal revenue collector by
Y &. du pont and u senator du Pont
insisted alsn upon recommending for
appointment as postmaster NJ /.
Davis. he would. IL Is charged. be
"hogging" affairs
Those who urge the appointment of
Mark l.. Davis for postmaster now
claim he has a clear field. az his rec
concentrations are 30 strong that
Senator du Pont cannot afford 10
:gnore him. even though Congressman
dayton has gone so far ss TO place
Tho name ~ his opponent for con-
srmation.
No diNs rerrr h WAY the 'ch!p
fans there - 90 be dissatistac-
ten In thr an party which
VII be refcc.,a ..t the vote next fan
The appointment 90 the Milford post
master Will probably affect the cleo
sion of two State Senators, two Rep
rcsentatives IN the legislature as well
a. County Commissioner. az the vote
g. close for al these officials and is
largely governed by the drift OF sen
simcni in Milford
J. Is stated that as Mr.. Herring has
now been removed from the contest
there Is a chance that some dark
horse will be taken from the Civil
t,svice eligible list and placed in his
position as an available candidate.
Some action is expected this week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
ON ESTATE
OF c. A. L|PP|NCOTT
Interest in Store Business Di-
yided Between Widow and
Children.

Register Of Wills Isaac r. Brown
has probated the will OF Clement A.
Lippincott. deceased. and granted let
ters testsmentary to Annie r, Lippin-
colt and William c. Murgatroyd, ex-
ecutors named by the viii. The former
is Mr.. Lppincott's widow and the lat
ter his son-in-law.
Mr.. Lppincott was president OF LIP
pincott & Co. which is capitalized at
100000 ana in which he had a half
interest. Mrs, William C. Murgatroyd.
his daughter by wife now deceased.
was given the other half interest when
Lippincott & Co. Inc. organized. Mr..
Lippincott bequeathed his half inter-
est equally TO his widow and her two
sons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
REPUBLICANS REACH
BONUS BILL accord
Authorize Fordney to Introduce
it in Lower House Later
Today.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, March 7.-Flnal agree
ment on tho compromise soldier bonus
bin was reached today by House
ways and means Republicans who au-
thorized Chairman Fordney 10 pro-
sent the measure 70 the House before
adjournment today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
HEAVY RAIN FLOODS
RIVERS IN GEORGIA

Macon. Ga. Mar. AFTER the
heaviest rain IN Macon since the
weather bureau was established %
years ago. the ocmulgee river was
ont Of It's banks early today and the
government weather observer was
preparing 20 issue food warnings for
both the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
BROKERAGE FIRM FAILS.
ClarksOn 4 Co. Have $4,000 Assets
and sli5,000 Liabilities.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York, March 7.--An involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy was filed
I'm Federal Court today against Charles
IL. Clarkson and Company, stock
brokers. OF &C Broadway. on petition
of three creditors.
The liabilities We're estimated at
Sl450o0 and the assets at $4,000.
The company which is Incorporated.
has no exchange afflliation. II is COM
posed of Charles II. Clarkson and Yer
non b. Ingram.
A Bruce Bielaskl was appointed re-
ceiver. with a bond of $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
GRAND JURY COMPLETES
WORK IN JIG TIME

The grand jury completed it's work
Cor the March term today and return
four true bills as follows:
Embezzlement by bailee-David II.
Nigxers.
Illegal possession OF spirituous
1iquors--John T. Handy.
Violation Code Section 4755--Roberl
Adalr.
IArceny--Jacob GOrdek.
The members OF the Grand Jury
we're discharged until the next term
OF court and We're commended for
their dispatch in handling the true
bills at this term OF court.
Due To an error. Il was announced
yesterday = true bin had been found
against William White. The btu WIS
ignored.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
THIEVES LOOT MOTOR
CARS AND STEAL SLED

Three petty thefts were reported 70
the police during last night.
An automobile tire valued at SIS
was stolen from the automobile OF
Joseph T. Phillips, 1901 Rodney
street. while It was parked OH Ninth
street between Market and King about
10 o'clock.
a child's sled was stolen from the
hallway of the home Of John T. Mason,
.Sll West street.
Coleman T. Bye. 71s Coverdale
road reported that hlankss waa
stolen from his car,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
SENATOR COLEMAN DU PONT
RETURNS TO WASHINGTON

Special Dispatch From Every Evenings
Washington Correspondent
Washington, March 7.-United
States Senator Coleman du Pont of
Delaware, who had been resting in
Florida, is back In Washington.
He returned last night, with the
intention OF resumins his duties in tne
Senate today,
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j. II. Grussemyer Stricken.

On his way home last night Joseph
II. Grussemyer. 17-year-old son OF J.
j. Grussemyer. policeman. S04 Wal
nut street was stricken with appen-
dicitis. An operation was performed
at the Homeopathic Hospital this
morning. The young man is expected
% recover.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
CHESTER Sun GROUNDS.
Large on Boat Sticks on the Mud
In the River.

The Chester Sun, large ship of the
sun Oil Co, has been aground on a
shoal in the Delaware river a short
distance off the mouth Of the Christi
ana since early yesterday morning.
Two tugs have been at work try
ing TO free the boat Even at high
tide she failed to move any perceptible
distance.
A small tank boat hove 10 this
morning and SOME of the oil cargo is
being lighted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
Falcooch Becomes Insane.

Following his removal TO the work
house yesterday morning. after a
sentence OF 10 days had been imposed
by Magistrate Stradley. on a charge
Of trespassing. Giuseppe Falcooch is
reported 70 have become violently
insane. He vii be removed to Farm
hurst.
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LIQUOR CASE HEARINGS.

Hearing before l.. s. Commissioner
John Pearce Cam for violation Of the
liquor law will be held at O'Clock
March 7, 8. and 10.
Frank Kepeski will appear today
Stanley Remenanski tomorrow
Nicholas Turburo Thursday and
Nicholas Febe on Friday.
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PlayhOuSe-"Th DrunkarC, ' IN Yiddish.
Garrick-F Vaudeville and pictures.
Aldine Vaudeville and pictures.
Queen Forever
Majestic Queen Of Sheba."
Arcadia Haiti"
strand Three Seyens"
Savoy-"A Sailor-Made Man"
Grand-"Nia Wireless"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
MEN DUMB AS WOMEN
REGARDING POLITICS
BY Associated Press.

Kansas City, March Miss
Alice M. Robertson, representa-
tive In Congress from Okla
homa, speaking at n rally of Re-
publican women of this city
here yesterday. said:
Il used TO think that not one
woman I'm a hundred knew any
thing about politics. but expert
ence has taught me that not one
man In a hundred knows any
thing about politics, 80 there
you are"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-07
STARVING RUSSIANS
GREEDY FOR u. s. CORN
BY Associated Press.

Tsaritsyn. Russia. March IT,
Great crowds Ike hungry birds
picking up fallen grains, fol-
lowed behind every lealsy sack
that was unloaded from the first
train bringing American corn
20 this stricken country.
With completion OF the task
Of unloading, n thousand teams
Will be started distributing two
months' supply 20 starving VIII
lagos before the spring thaw
makes all roads Impassable.
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The newly-formed Wntex Co. at
Nandever avenue and Lammot street,
expects 70 begin operations tomor-
row. The necessary working force
has been arranged for.
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IIppIncott Relief Helms Poor.

The Lippincott Relief Association
has donated s45O TO Mayor Harvey's
committee fer the relief OF the poor.
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Delaware Hosiery Manufacture

will resume operations in a few days
WIN need loopers, knitters. inspectors
and members, Call at mill, Fifteenth
and Walnut streets. ADV.
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Say It with Glover Dairy Safe Milk
and Butter. Phone l6so-lb4l.--Adv.
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SNAPPER

soup or stew. on Wednesday. at the
Nobis Cafeteria, Ninth street entrance
Wilmington Savings Fund Building
ADV.
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Weather Forecast

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. March 7.-weat ther fore-
cast for Delaware:
euin this afternoon generally fair and
c lder tonight; Mednes lay fair and colder;
strOag south shifting. TO west and nort1s
est Winds. With gales along ast.
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Have you decided NOT 10 pay rent
Read classification Si.--Adv,
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Amusem -nts Tonight.

New beginners class tonight, g ..
m. Young's Studio Of Dancing.-Aax