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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
MISSION MEETING At
NEW CASTLE TODAY
Women's Foreign Society o.
Wilmington M. E. Confer
ence In Session.

Special Correspondence Every Evening.
New Castle, June THE annual
conference of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Wilmington dis
trict. is being held today in the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. The morning
session opened at II o'clock, with 75
persons present,
Scripture reading and the singing OF
the hymn Jesus Shall Reign Where'er
the sun" opened tho meeting. Prayer
was offered 10y Rev. Luther u. Poole.
pastor OF the church Miss Katherine
r. Truax presided. Mrs. 7. Alfred
Croney scted rs secretary
Tho meeting was in the form or IA
telephonic system. Mrs. Susan Lodge
Of Philadelphia. Tho chief speaker. rep
resented the telephone exchange"
She gave an interesting address In
which she compared the work Of the
Foreign Missionary Society 10 the
work of such n system. The trpnsur-
ere represent the receivers. and
other officers. the plugs" the switch
board" the "transmitters." the
AAtuASt dAlG AAAt ttfAAtAiSNAh-
Mrs. Lodge stated that the work Of
the society is the most important one
to which time can be devoted. AT a re-
cent public meeting she said. varioue
prominent men were called upon tc
give reasons why they considered
their work the most important that
can be performed. one. an x-ray man
explained that by detecting foreign
objects In the human body, he could
save lives. and was thereby Of the
most use 10 humanity. Another man
scientist. claimed that science is oi
most use because II drives away the
darkness surrounding many matters
However, Mrs. Lodge declared. mis-
sionary work. being of a sptritua
nature, reached out TO foreign coun
tries and does a more lasting worl
than anything OF tho material nature
Mrs. Marion Carpenter, treasurer
reported that s2,9s4 81 had been re
ceived during the past year. Mrs
Joseph Owens, a department treasur
er. reported the receipt OF s11.22 dur
ing the past quarter; and Mrs. T. Al
fred Croney. another departmen
treasurer. reported the receipt OF SO
during the past three months. Mre
Charles Trisge gave an interestin
talk on the work OF the Willing Ligh
Bearers and the Kings Heralds. de
claring that their work will replac
that OF the adults later on.
After noontide prayer a box lunch
con was served. During the afternoo
session addresses will be made by Mr..
Bertha NJ. Foster, Mrs. Curtis 500
and Mrs. NJ. c. Evans. Reports c
the committees VIII close the session
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
LITTLE PROGRESS
At WHITE PLAINS

White Plains. ~. Y.--June THE
entrance OF one group Of detectives.
brought into tho Ward-Peters killing
case by District Attorney Weeks 20
investigate every anglo Of the mys-
terlous blackmau and shooting affair
and tho exit Of another group that
now declare their failure 10 flnd "Roos
mentioned by Ward ne blackmailer-in-
chief. convlnces them that Ross" is
pure myth. marked the sixteenth
day since the ex-sailor was found shot
to death on the Kensico reservoir
road.
a search OF the Ward home was de-
clared TO have failed 10 discloee any
evidence Of gun night there, and
New Rochelle policemen stated no
shots were heard In tho neighborhood
Of tho Ward home. Westchester
county officials are 10 begin another
separate examination today Of all
New Rochelle police on duty 10 or
near the Ward home on May 16, the
day Of tho shooting. according TO the
story told by the son OF the million
afro baker.
Mr.. Weeks refused 10 answer llste
ot questions submitted by newspa pee
men on the Ward case but he frankly
admits that the mystery has him
worried and that he Is determined u
reach tho bottom of tho affair.
Ward, who was away when the
searching party arrived at his home
yesterday. arrived there shortly after
10 had finished It's "a SIX and departed
He dashed into tho house only to soon
reappear and hurry away IN his auto.
mobile. His face was grim and Il wac
said he had hurried out for consul.
tation with HE lawyers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
MRS. NELLIE c. SPEAR
DIED THIS MORNING
She Had Been III Some Time
From Complication OF
Disetses.

Mrs. Nellie Cause Spear, widow of
Or. owen c. Spear, died at her home
1910 Delaware avenue, this morning
at o'clock, after long and con1ph-
Gated illnese. She had not been well
for the past two years, and recent
development of heart trouble gradual
" aggravated her condition and ul-
timately caused her death.
Mrs. Spear. who was the eldest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan
Cauee, OF 619 Delaware avenue, was
SO years old She was highly esteem
ed by everyone who knew her, and
had a largo circle of friends. Her
husband, the late DR.. Owen G. Spear,
who died In 1914, was well known
locally.
While che had not been very active
during the past eeveral years. Mrs
Spear retained her interest in matters
of civic Importance. She was a mem
ber of the Society of Colonial Danes
and of Trinity p. +. Church. In addi-
ton to her parents, she is survived
by three daughters: Mre. Robert
Maris, who. with her husband. is now
abroad. and Eleanor and Marjorie
Spear. She also rs survived by two
sisters. Mrs. Julian Adair and Mrs
Jefferis of this city; and three broth.
ere, Edwin Cause. Of Pittsburg. and
Beverly and James Cause OF this city
The funeral will be held on Satur.
day afternoon, from tho home o'
Richard AIaris, 1909 Jefferson street
with services at ocloclo. nIterment
will be in Wilmington and Brandy.
wine Cemetery,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
LAUNCH PROJECT FOR
BIG COMMUNITY FIELD
Continued from page I

with skilled athletes from other cities
and communities. 1t Is the intention
to afford every convenience and ac-
commodation for both athletes and
spectators. and bring about a better
feeling and arouse moro enthusiasm
for local athletics of every character.
Membership in tho association. which
In open to every one, tho only rostric-
ton being that members must be
elected. can be had upon payment OF
$40. To any ono contributing money
to assist In the building of tho field.
which VIII be enclosed so that admis-
sions may be charged for expense OF
athletic meets, n certificate of mem-
bershlp Will be issued and nil such
contributions will he repaid on a pro-
rata basis from any excess profits re-
turned from tho field. Under present
conditions. IL has been estimated that
all such contributions will be repaid
within Ave or ten years.
The principal object back Of tho
movement, as Mr.. Eckman explains,
Is TO promote clean sport and such
field will give athletes n field and
track and diamond where contests can
be staged. not only among local or
ganizations. but outside teams. The
promoters hope that the plan will meet
with the approval of all mon and wo-
men interested In advancing athletics
in general and that they will show
their approval by subscribing at once
to membership.
The membership committee COM
prises Willard IL, Bckman, Mayor
LeItoy Harvey. Fred IL. Gawthrop
Wilmer Stradley. Walter J. Reardon
Charles Topkis. G. s. Chambers. Jean
nette Eckman, Garrett Taylor, DR.
Conwell Banton, Il. y. Bardo. William
G.. Taylor. Joseph g. Lawson. Frank
G. Hughes. Earle u. Lloyd. James n
Ginns, Carroll Coyne. Charlotte Ma
haffy, Mildred Simpson. William II
Beacon, Charles Coke. II. II. Eugene
Savery.
| The Board of Directors of the As
sociatlon includes: Shermer II. Strad
ley, president: Henry S. Pyle, vice
president. Frank II. Thomas. secre
tary and treasurer; G. Stanley Cham
bers. Willard II. Eckman. Alva Z
Lindley, Willard Speakman. Jr., Thorn
as S. Taylor. Roscoe c. Tindall.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
CITY COURT CASES.
Prosecutor Green Warns Wife Beaters
Are Going 10 Be Punished.

William c. Attix. Coz French street.
arrested last night on a charge OF
assault and battery on his wife, Ethel
Attix. was allowed 10 90 unpunished in
Municipal Court today because the
wife said she had forgiven him.
Attix had beaten his wife before,
Assistant City Solicitor Green stated.
and added that the State will soon
begin 20 place charges of wife beating
against such men"
The case OF Henrietta Seeney.
Negress. zoe Orange street. charged
with striking George Brown on the
jaw with an axe. was continued until
June "a and referred TO Horace Nc
Dannel.
John Williams. Negro. a member of
the party OF Negroes who terrorized
residents Of Richardson Park and
Newport. was dismissed. Williams
was warned 70 be careful how he car
ried guns hereafter.
Edward +. Conneu, charged with
speeding on Delaware avenue. was
fined $40 and costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
j. s. BLOCKS TREATY,
LLOYD GEORGE SAYS
Absence Of America From Rep
arations Board Cause OF
Friction.
ny A..oc,s,ed Press to Every Evening.

nv Assoc,sted Press to Every Evening.
London, Juno Premier Lloyd
George, ouflining the reparations sit
nation In tho House Of Commons late
Yesterday. defended the Treaty OF
NcraAiliee and said all he asked was
that ite critics state the fact~ fairiy'
lie aid there wac no doubt that thero
was ono fact which worked against
the proper balance Of the Keparaions
Commission. as well as the League OF
Nstions--thc attitude OF America.
Ito esld that when the treaty was
signed 81 WAC assumed that America
would he represented on the Rcpara-
iion~ Commission and In the League
of Nations. America was the only
country without claims with respect
20 repars,ions he esid. and she was
not affected by the reparations set-
,lcment Therefore, the United states
was strictly impartial. was friendly
with Germany. friendly with France
friendly with Italy and Great Britain
and was also concerned with interna-
,ional trade. Therefore, he declared
America was concerned with seeins
that roparations were not driven &c
the extreme Of ursetting the balance
Of world trade.
1T is the policy pursued after Wa
,orloo townrd France. when Prussia
and Russia and the other victor~ urg
Cd that France be trampled." sale
Mr.. Lloyd George. The Government
in that day refused 20 countenancS
euch n policy: we arc pursuing tho
same course. But II Germany is de
nsnt, ~ she ehould cay this treaty
We decline 20 carry out Il would h,
different. 4 German policy Of non-ful'
nllment would he n policy OF immedi'
nte disaster.
1T is not a question Of France act
ing alone. n there u defiance az th'
Versailles Treaty. We are stgna
tories TO the treaty. which tho Hous'
OF Commons ratified We are com
nitted % g. In spite OF all misrepre
rentations. we will r,and for the polio!
% moderation and fulflilment."
Discussing tho question Of wa,
debts. tho Premier said 10 was i'm
possible 20 contemplate the propose
,hat Great Britain should forego al
h~ claims against tho Allies withou
any remission OF what Great Britain
owed
III the German rensratione be add
90" ne said. 'the debt due 70 thi
eountry is $4,000. 100000. while W
owe about G1.00o.O0o.0o Ia the pro
possi that We should foreeo the whol
sum without tho remission of wha
we owe7 We are perfectly willing {
enter into anv international discus
zion with n view 20 obhboating IN
whole of the war debts provided W
receive benefit equal 10 that which W
are prepared 20 confer. We have a.
Interest heyond that of creditor. w
have an interest OF great inter
national trader"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
rir~ MarNhal Investirstes Blaze.

Engine Company No. was called
70 Fourth and French streets late
yesterday when fire was discovered in
the Famous Restaurant a; the north
wcst corner Of that intersection. The
cause % the blaze. according 20 the
FIRE departments report. was an oven
placed too close 20 an unprotected
wooden noor The flames were ex-
Nnxuished before there WAS any
serious damage 10 the property. The
damage wns estimated az SIS. The
IRE department officials called the at
ten'ion of Fire Marshal Ainscow 20
conditions they found there and be
vas directed 90 visit the building and
rnake an inspection Of the premises.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
HEAVY FINE IN CITY
COURT FOR BOOKMAK|NG
Stanley Buszka Assessed $1,'
600, in Default Must Servo
Six Months in Jail.

A fine OF $1,000 or months imprts-
onment was tho penalty imposed by
Judge Lynn in Municipal Court to-
day on Stanley Bus1lSa. OF 800 Mary
land avenue, charged with receiving
bets on horse races.
Ayres ]. Stockley. counsel for the
defendant, gave notice of an appeal
and bnil was fixed in the sum OF $2.-
600.
Policeman Jones testified that ne
and a companion In plain clothes en-
tered Buszka's saloon about 8 O'Clock
on the evening OF May 20 and placed
a bet on n horse called Belgian
Queen"
Later n warrant was secured and
a search made of tho place. In a book
behind the bar were found n number
OF run down sheets, the policeman
said.
BuszlSa denied taking bets but ad-
mitted he had gone TO Havre de Grace.
Md, and placed bete on horses there
for himself and friends.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
STATE DRUGGISTS IN
ANNUAL SESSION HERE
Approve Revision Of Laws Reg
ulatjng Sale Of Narcotic
Drugs.

Thirty membere Of the Delaware
Pharmaceutical Society were IN at
tendance on the annual meeting OF
that body, in Parlor y. at the Hotel
du Pont when the session began at
IL o'clock this morning. All parts
Of the State were represented.
In his annual report. president Ma
than y. Danforth expressed satisfac-
ton with the progress made In Sc
curing new members and renewals, 80
OF which were acted on favorably. He
recommended the adoption of bylaw
providing for a standing committee
to secure new members. 100 per cent
enrolment being the aim in view for
Delaware.
Revision Of the Federal act regulat-
ing the sale of narcotic drugs. as en-
bodied in Senate bill No. 25S, presented
by Senator Lester d. Volk. was en-
dorsed-
Uniformity in the requirements Of
tho State Boards of Pharmacy
throughout the Union for fixing the
| licensing Of registered pharmacists was
likewise endorsed. This will require
Legislativ action in this State, anc
plans will be formulated for the pres
entation OF a suitable measure TO the
General Assembly of Delaware.
DIR. Henry Lifferman and Jacob D
Beetem, of the Philadelphia College
of Pharmacy and Science, Ambrose
Hunsberger. president of the Nationa
Association OF Retail Druggists, anc
Dr. A. W. Miller. representing the
Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Society
were visitors at the meeting, and made
addresses.
Thirteen ladies were guests of the
association at the luncheon, at
o'clock, at which time so covers were
laid The ladies are members OF th'
local womens organization of the Ma
tional Retail Druggists Association
Rev. Aquilla Webb opened the morn
| ing session with prayer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Auto For Health Board.

For the convenience OF the officials
Of the department. the Board OF Health
members have decided TO purchase an
automobile. DR.. c. NJ. Handy, the
president, stated this morning that the
machine will be ordered today They
are going to get a Chevrolet four
passenger car and 81 will be delivered
within a few days. The machine will
be used only on official business and
is TO facilitate the work of the de-
partnent which is constantly grow
ing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Investigate Union Garden Leases.

AS q result of numerous inquiries
relative TO the leases on properties at
Union Park Gardens by tenants who
purchased new homes at the time the
Gardens properties were sold at public
auction, and who have been unable to
get the leases, William T. Budd. sec
retary of the Chamber of Commerce,
today said he would communicate with
officials OF the United States Shipping
Board relative to the matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
SAIESIANUM NOT TO
PLAY FOR THE PRESENT

AS n result OF some trouble in the
Villa Nova-Salesianum baseball game
several days ago. Rev. Francis /.
Tucker. principal Of Salesianum. sus-
pended participation on the part OF
Salesianum in any league activities
until the matter Is acted upon at a
meeting of the board OF directors Of
the league tomorrow night in Phila-
delphia. Salesianum was slated TO play
the ST. Joe's team this afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
DEGREE FOR HARDING DOCTOR
Gen. Sawyer to Deliver Address at
Hahnemann College Commencement.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia. June brig. General
Charles f. Sawyer, physician 10 Presi-
dent Harding, will deliver late today
the principal address at the 74th an
nual commencement OF Hahnemann
Medical College. He is also TO re-
ceive the honorary degree Of master
OF arts.
Among others to be awarded honor
aIy degrees was Lieut.. Col. Joel Boone.
of st. Clair, Pa. who is a collateral
descendant of the pioneer. Daniel
Boone. His degree is similar TO that
Of General Sawyer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Confer en- Levy Court Selection.

Administration Republicans held a
conference in the Public Building yes
terday afternoon. relative to a sue
cessor to Levy Court Commissioner
Sherburne A. Collins, deceased.
George H. Bradley. of Blackbird. an
applicant for the position, was pres
ent. Governor Denney will make the
appointment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Going ~ the Coast

Superintendent u Police 0eorEs
Black and Major Sylvester of fhe "a
Pont Company viii leave on Friday.
June u. for san Francisco. 20 attend
the annual convention n he Inter-
national Association OF C.hiefs 81 Po-
Ice, which convenes on June %. Su-
perintendent Black "a secretary - ths
association.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
John Hoffman Injured

Crossing Seventh and shipley strssts
about . O'Clock 1h.s morning. John
Hoffman. so years old q 1904 Vest
Fifth street, fell and strucic his head
on the curbstone. 4 Pinch cash vv,s
cut over his LEFT eye He VAS 80
moved 20 the Delaware Hospital n
the police ambulance HIS coud!toa
IN not serious.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
BURGLAR BUNGLED.
Made Too Much Noise ~ s01a Madison
Street

A burglar who forced an onfranca
into the horna Of John Lucas. 50le
Madison street. early this morning. do
feated his own purpose when ne naad>
81 much noise stumbling about the
dining room IN the darkness that rnenn-
bers of tho family awoks. The thief
managed % secura a pockefhook con-
tanning about S. IN change before
making q bssty exit.
\ door IN the rear ~ the house vas
pried open. About & O'Clock Luoas
heard a noise downstairs snd SWITCH
ing on the light IN the hallway start-
ed 70 investigate.
As the light wss turned On souaeo-s
was heard to run through the kitchen
and out ths hack door.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Fence Suit Argument Ends.

Chancellor wolcott, yesterday af-
ternoon, finished hearing argument
and reserved decision on the petition
Of Joseph Kelley for an order restrain
ing William d. Phillips from obstruct.
ing the bed OF Bayard avenue be-
tween Lancaster avenue and Second
street. .....l "a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Bubble Building Directory.

The Street and Sewer Department
is preparing for Registry Clerk Charles
II. Simmons a directory of the offices
in the Public Building. Many persons
go 10 Mr.. Simmons 10 ascertain the
location of the various offices.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
NEW ROAD PLANNED FOR
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED

Resident Judge Rice has appointed a
composed of John r. Null
lin. James I. Ford. Will<in l.. Strahorn.
George c. Hutton and Richard Sci
lers. TO lay out road In Brandywine
hundred from the intersection Of Hill
crest and Chestnut avenues. Gordon
Heights to the point where Twelfth
street opens into Rodman Road. The
return will be made June "a.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
LIBERTY BOND QUOTATIONS.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. June Liberty bond
quotations at p. m.--Three and one
half's, 100: first AS, 99.s6: second AS,
99.s6; first AIS. 1896; second ANS
99.96; third 4A's. 100: fourth Al s,
100; Victory ANS. 1Oo.62 Victory
.S%s, l00.02.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
LINEMEN REJECT REDUCTION
Cut Of 10 Per Cent Proposal Causes
Strike on Trolley System.
Rv Associeted Press 10 Every E,venino

New Castle. Pa. June 1.-Linemen
all over the Pennsylvania and Ohio
system walked out this morning as a
protest against the 10 per cent reduc-
ton asked by the officials of the COM
pany. Their present rate Of pay is
IS21A cents an hour. About % men are
out in New Castle. and in the neigh
borhood Of 200 men are out on the en-
tire system.
Last year the men struck when the
new scale presented by the company
did not meet with their approval, and
the strike lasted over a month.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Strawberry Festival at EastIake.

The Sunday school classes of Mrs.
w S. Thompson and Rev. Mr.. Leish-
man OF Eastlake Presbyterian Church
will hold a strawberry festival on the
church lawn this evening. Ice cream,
Strawberries. home made cake and
candies will be for sale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Realty Sale Confirmed.

In the Orphans Court yesterday.
william s. prickett made return OF
the saie of real estate Of Isabella Craig.
deceased. Chancellor wolcot, con-
nrmed the sale and ordered decree
0f distribution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Library Doorway Set.

Tho carved Intel OF the main door
~ay we~ Get in place yesterday at the
new Public Library. whose walls are
goinS ip steadily. The job required
nearly two hours 20 complete.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Letters Granted.

Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown
has granted letters testamentary on
the estate of Patrick Desmond to An
drew A. Desmond and on the estate
of Anna Boehm TO Mary NJ. Scott and
Frank A. Boehm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Rota arians as Hosts Tonight.

With the observance tonight at the
Hotel du Pont of Ladies' Night by the
Rotary Club. the weekly luncheon of
the club scheduled for today at noon
Twas dispensed with,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Candle Light Pageant at Union.

A. candle light pageant has been
arranged by the choir Of Union NJ. E.
Church and viii be given Sunday eve
ming. The pageant is unique and in
terestng and will have appropriate
music.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
ALLIES ACCEPT BERLIN'S
REPLY ON PREPARATIONS
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Paris, June 1.-The Reparations
Commission last night fully approved
the German reply to It's ulttmatum and
definitely decided to grant Germany
a provisional moratorium for the year
1922
The decision was unanimous. the
French delegate joining in 1t, despite
the report Of opposition from section
OF the Chamber, which caused deep
concern in Commission circles during
the day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Garden Century Club Festival

The ways and means committee Of
the Garden Century Club will hold a
strs swberry festival tomorrow night
- Cnion Park GardenA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
0nancock Girl Graduated.

Miss Margaret E. Parks of Oman
cock. Va. graduated in the home eco
nomics course at Beechwood School.
Jenkinstown, Pa. yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
". C.. I. L. Bus Leaves at QB0.

The special bus for the w. c. T. U.
convention NJ 81. Georges tomorrow
Will leave Fourth and French streets
~ $50. city time. and not $50 as
heretofore stated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
I'LL GET HIM, UNLESS
HE GETS NE FIRST"
Continued from pnge /.

have been killed near here and his
body carried TO where II was found.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Petition for Overhead Bridge.

A petition requesting the Levy
Court TO compel the Pennsylvania rail-
road company 10 put an overhead
crossing at Edge Moor is being circu-
lated for signatures in Brandywine
hundred.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
PERSONAL.

Former Lieutenant-Gov Philip
L. Cannon of Bridseville visited WI
mipgton yesterday,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
Operetta at Tower Hill.

An operetta will be given at Tower
Hall school at o'clock tomorrow
tafternoon by fourth grade pupils.