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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
EMPOWERING DYE LAW
ASKED BY TEXTILE men
v. 8. Agency Needed to Receive
and Distribute German
0tuffs, Senate 10 Told.
D. Associated Press % Every Evening.

6y Aooociat4o froso 70 Hvory hsvsutnB
washington, Feb. 33~-Representa-
tivss Of the Textile Alliance. appearing
yesterday at the Senate dye stun
lobby inquiry. requested enactment OF
lcrislat tion 70 empower some Govern
ment agency to receive and distribute
TO American consumers German dye
stuffs acquired by the Rcparations
commission and shared with tho
United States under decisions Of that
body.
The State Department, according to
r. II. Coudcrt, counsel for the alliance
has been turning over the dye con-
siGnments to the alliance for distri-
button. but protests have been made
by firms which tho witness described
Representatives Of the great Ger
man trust"
Mr.. Coudert quoted tho department
ms saying that II had continued 10 re
ceive the dyes. although aware II hat
no legal power to do 10, until the pro
tests were made, and added that th
department had suggested that tn
alliance seek legislation. Coudert tol,
the committee there had been no com
plant against tho alliance or II
methods Of distributing the consisn
ments. for which. he said. tho allianc
received no pay or other rccompens'
Az tho situation stands now, accord
] ing TO the attorney. tho Reperation
Commission will send the impounde
, dyes to America not Mt the reparatior
prices. but at tho prices at which tn
, commodities are selling in German,
, where they are made. Tho result !
he said. that instead Of dye consumer
! obtaining their rights under the val
ious treaties they arc getting no dy'
at all.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
LECTURE ON PROGRAM
Of VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
Miss Chapman Makes Study Of
Training In European
Countries.

Tho program OF the vocational and
part time departments OF the local
Schools viii be mapped out by Mas
Florence Chapman, special agent OF
the Junior Div1v1on of the Department
Of Labor and A. Il. Anderson. director
IN charge OF the vocational echooA.
A reccn, trip 20 Europe 20 study
The vocational training systems In the
various countries there has given Miss
Chapman many advanced views. The
swiss syst.m Va the best she says
the apprentice being required at the
md OF his apprenticeship TO pass an
examination prepared by the educa-
tionsl authorities with the result that
his iicens. In ~ acceptable 10 the
trade organizations OF one city A. to
those IN the city In which ne re-
csdyed his training.
In England the educational authori-
ties give special attention 10 the boy
about TO choose a vocation and during
hiA apprenticeship he is required e
report TO. AN "After-care COMMITTEES, :
an organization similar 20 our parent
tsncher association. France and ItAl,
are not very far advanced IN vocation
al education.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
U. p. DEGREE FOR PERSHlNG.
Head Of MoOiII University Also
Made IL. D. and Extols
Washington.
=
gv Associated Pres. to Every Evening.

BY Associate Press TO Every Evening
Philadelphia. Feb. Sat- was the
inevitable working OF poetic Justice
In human history that the greatest
conference over held In the interest OF
peace should meet nearly a century and
n half after George WaehinCton's
struggles and triurnphs. General Sir
Arthur w. Currie. head OF McGill
University. Montreal. declared today.
Sir Arthur was orator OF the day at
tho University OF Pennsylvania Wash
ingtons birthday exercises. After his
address the former Canadian general
and General Pershing were -honored
with the degree of doctor OF laws. con-
ferred by the University. Degrees In
course were conferred on 1os stu
dents and certificates on 10.
Washington was not without
friends and comrades in ideal in
Britain" said the Canadian. Ills
ideals were those of Britain's best.
Tho weight Of power wns against him
II 10 true. but ws must not forget the
courageous minority who .sympathizec
with his Views"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
QUESTION OF KNIVES.
Frank Spatani Trying to Figure Out
the Harmless Kind.

Frank Spatani is trying TO figure
out what kind OF knife will not bring
him within the shadow OF charge OF
carrying concealed a deadly weapon.
Twice within the past year Spatani
has been sentenced for carrying knives
which he claims were used to cut food.
Last night he was picked up by
Special officer Strawbridge on Penn
sylYania railroad property. A small
knife. usually used by housewives. WAS
found in his pocket and a charge Of
carrying a deadly weapon lodged
against him. In Municipal Court to-
day he explained that he bought a
smaller knife after each time he was
arrested and thought the small ten
cent article would be harmless. As
sistant City Solicitor Green entered
nolle prosequi in the deadly weapon
charge and Judge Hastings imposed
fine of IS and costs on a change OF
trespaxsing.
."You had better stop carrying
knives" Judge Hastings warned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
ACCUSED OF SPEEDING.

-Four alleged speeders were ar
raigned in Municipal Court today.
Explaining that he Was hurrying to
attend a sick child. DR.. Stanley Szyp-
kowski, arrested by Motorcycle Oricer
Blaekston. while going rapidly on West
Fourth street, WAS dismissed.
Sylvia Angelettf, driver Of a bus
who was arrested while speeding on
Delaware avenue, was fined $25 and
costs.
Pleading guilty to going faster than
30 miles an hour Charles Clark and
John M Benson were each fined SIC
and costs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
HELD IN TAYLOR CASE.
Detrok Prisoner Said 70 Have
Known Who Killed Movie
Director.
By Associated Prsss TO Every Evening.

BY Associated Presa to Every Evening.
Detroit. Mich., Fob. 32s-9herin
Irving ]. Comm today maintained
ssorsoy concerning . prfsoner In the
county jail who yesterday told county
authorities ne could supply mo name
Of tho slayer of William Desmond
Taylor, former Los Angeles motion
picture director.
Name OF tho prisoner, his story or
HE connection With the Taylor case
IN withheld by Conn, pending reply
to a telsEram he sent last night to
authorities at Los Angeles.
The prisoner. said to be held on a
charge here. is known 20 have told
tho ofYicers yesterday DO knew who
Killed Taylor.
The sheriff sent additional details oi
the mans story to Los Angeles b,
telegraph early this morning.
Tho man under arrest was taken II
custody about two weeks ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
Fisher men in Trouble.

Found, it IS alleged. with 500 pounds
of bass IN their possession, contrary
10 the Game and Fish Laws Of the State.
prohibiting the possession OF game dur
ing the closed season, Rocco Cuscorn,
Benjamin Weinstraub, James Sansone
and Philip Aceta, were arrested last night
bv Constable Lucious G. Jones The
men viii be given hearing next Mon
day afternoon by Magistrate Harry b
Stradley.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
TO PRESENT MR.. BOB"
Ora matte Piaytet at st. Andrews
on Monday Might.

Under the direction Of Mrs. Mae 3.
Beardsley, the dramatic club Of 81.
Andrews Church will present Mr..
Bob" a comedy in two acts, IN -.
Andrews Parish House, Eighth and
shipley streets, on Monday next,
February 27, at Sis. This play promises
TO be ono of the best the club has pre-
sented and the cast has worked hard
TO make it great success. Those taking
part in the play are as follows: Misses
EsteiIe Beasten, Nathalie ". Comerys,
Adelaide l.. Potter and Elizabeth
Stroud and Elliott d. Warshauer, Dana
J. Pyle and F. Ernest Bolton.
An orchestra has been secured winch
viii play during the interrnission and
for dancing after the play. As IS always
the custom at st. andrews, this affair
viii be entirely free and the public Il
cordially invited TO attend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
A.. w. LEPAToUREL IN
BOSTON HOSPITAL,
LIKELY TO RECOVER
ContlnusA from pAge

At the Ie PAtOurol home today.
Mrs. Ie Patoursi Il overcome With
grief and In under the care Of = ply
slciAn. A daughter. Louise. IL years
old, a student At the High School. who
IL also greatly attached to her father,
10 prostratsd.
Constant worry following the death
OF his son. Alfred, II, three years ago.
In believed to have prompted Mr.. IL
Patourel TO make an attempt on his
life. The boy. It WAS learned. had
been = student at the Wilmington
High School and was particularly In
tsrsstsd in athletic and outdoor sporta
The father mad son were much de-
voted TO each other and their COM
panionship was practically INSOFAR
able, according TO nsighbors. Follow
Ing the death of his son Alfred. which
followed = brief illness. Mr.. IL
Patourcl - said to have grown de-
spondent. However. he complained
but little to members ot his family.
The Le Patourcl family have lived
J In this city for nearly four years
During the World War. Mr.. L.
: Patoursl was In the employ of the
Canadian government. supervising
several departments in the manufac.
! ture Of gunpowder. Upon the termi
J nation OF tho war he came to WI
mington. with his family. where h,
r has since resided. Three years az,
he purchased the property at tn,
r West Twenty-sixth street address.
Z After taking up his residence In thi
, city, Mr.. lie Patoursi became affiliate'
0 with the Eckerd Drug Co., at II
C Market street. He remained in tn
: employ OF this company for neerl
$ nine months. According to employe
o Of the Eckerd storeS. who knew hir
{ Mr.. Le Patourei on many occasion
4 mentioned tho death OF his son.
s At present Mr.. lie Patourel ~ !
the employ OF the Pittsburg Steel Co
PittsburG, Pa. With that compan,
II In understood, he 10 classed ~
highly capable salesman. showing un
usual success in the performance {
his duty.
: In the room at the Quincy Hous
In Boston, was found an envelope at
blank paper. In another note. III
u addressed, had been written. Il
y something for Louise and Mabel
" Mabel. 1t was learned today. In h
y wife.
Information relative to the attemI
- at suicide was not received At tho /
:. Patourel home In this city until
W o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs
"A patourel had been. preparing to a
~ tend bridge party. When informs
~ Of her husbands act. she bscan
n FRUSTRATED and medical assistance ",
as necessary.
,e Both Mr.. and Mrs. Ie Patourel a
ne OF French birth. Their family II ol
at OF high standing.
ct , Mr.. Le Patourel left home last Mo
ty day evening. and II II believed
by went direct to Boston. He travel
u extensively and his trip WAS III
he thought OF by his family. Last Ss
'te urday both Mr.. and, Mrc. 10 Patoh'
transacted business together In loo
'ol stores AZ that tme, neighoors ~
'ct tho effects OF constant brooding CO,
10 be noted on the husband.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
SEEKING WOMAN AGAIN
FOR DEATH OF TAYLOR
Sheriff Sticks to Theory Of Jeal-
ousy as Motive for Kill
ing Director.

Los Angeles. Cal, Feb. 22.-Hold-
ing tenaciously to tho theory that n
woman killed William Desmond Taylor.
slain him director, Under Sheriff Bis
cailuz yesterday decided tor question
again numerous Witnesses who had
been summoned before. One OF the
'flrst wns chauffeur who has been
twice questioned by District Attorney
woolwine. 1t was considered pos
sibiity that the woman who employs
the chauffeur would be questioned
again in connection with Biscailuzs
| inquiry.
| officers also took up the trail of n
negro named Anderson. sought for
questioning. Anderson was injected
into tho case by Henry Peavey. Taylors'
negro vaIet-cook. Peavey said that he
met Anderson. whom he had known in
st. Louis. on the street near Taylor's
home about two weeks before the muir
der out OF work and Peavey took him
to the Taylor home. where he tele-
phoned TO friend of Tnylor's who
needed a servant. Anderson obtained
this place but a week before Taylor
was slain he again appeared at the
Taylor house and told Peavey he haf
quit.
Anderson stayed at the house witt
me for several hours and then left.
haven't seen him since" Peavey said
From Peavey the detectives Learned
| that Anderson. because OF his visiti
! there. was well acquainted with Tay
lor's home.
, How Taylor sent kilograms eeci
night 10 one OF the two fllm actresses
who were his most intimate womeI
. friends white she was away from 10
, Angeles, was told by Peavey in a nev
statement concerning Tayior's III
shortly before he was slain.
You can't tell mo Mr.. Taylor WASH
. in love with this lady Peavey said
why. Two seen him eft down TO rea.
and then get up and take a photosrapI
of her and put 1t near him and gaze a
Il while he smoked. Some time ago sh
was In the East and every night h
wrote her a telegram which I took {
!. the office to be sent.
"One night I saw her take her pic
lures from tho wall In Mr.. Taylor
house and begin cutting them up wit
a pair of scissors. Mr.. Taylor said
: What's tho idea7 She kaid: I que.
- can cut up my own pictures II wal
: to-
- "Once I saw him take her In his arm
a and she put her arms around him ar
!. they kissed each other
~ Mabel Norrnand has recovered sufi
ciently from her illness, brought on
~ grief over the murder. 10 begin wor
IN 49, pavy vycf,,ro sSurappa a.
II cording TO reports at the Altader
q house, where che went into seclusic
last week. Al Herman. Miss Normand
,o director. stated that she VIII sta
IA back on the picture Immediately.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
Military Funeral for r. Cook.

The funeral Of Roscoe Cook, former
member OF Company III. 59th Pioneers,
who died at Denver, Col, on Sunday Will
be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon
from the residence OF Mrs. Mary kirkley
IA Poplar street. Rev. George White
Dawson will officiate. Six former soldiers
who served with Cook will act as pail
bearers. Interment viii be In Rivervlew
cemetery.
Cook served in France. His body IS
expected to arrive in this city Thursday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
KING SUMMONS ORLANDO.
Nicolo Declines to Form New Ministry
For Italy, Suggests Old Premier.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Rome. Feb. 22,-Enrico De Nicola,
president of the italian chamber of
deputies, today declined the kings in
yitation TO form new cabinet TO
succeed the BonomiOninistry
Signor de Nicola told his majesty he
believed former Premier Orlando
would be the most likely person to
succeed IN the formation of a new
government whereupon the king sum-
moned Sisnor Orlando for a con-
ference this afternoon, when it was
said he would invite the former
premier to assume the task.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
X. OF p. ANNIVERSARY.
Calanthe Lodge Has Big Meeting and
Confers Degrees at Pythisn Castle.

The ffty-eighth anniversary Of the
founding Of the Pythian order was oh
served by Calanthe Lodge, No 3,
Knights Of Pythias, in Pytbisn Castle
last night. The rank Of esquire was
conferred on six candidates
Past Grand Chancellor James Cohen
spoke upon the History Of the Knights
Of Pythias," in which he traced the
order from its beginning Past Chancellor
Harry Keen spoke Of the History Of
Calanthe Lodge" Several pleasing
novelties were well received The evening
was closed with the serving Of refresh-
ments
VI. Burton Never, W II. Hummsll
and w. r. Wilson comprised The
,comnittee in charge Of the celebration.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
Threatened His Wife.

Benjamin #. Holiday, Negro,
charged with threatening his wife. was
held under 5000 peace bond in NUM-
cipal Court today. Benjamin became
angry because other women carried
tales to his wife. He said he secured
his shotgun and took n walk to the
outskirts OF the city and remained
there until after dark. when he re
turned homa :,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
CONDITION OF THE SICK.

Levy Court Commissioner Snsr-
burne A. Collins. who has gone 70
Jefferson Hospital. Philadelphia, for
surgical treatment. IS resting conf
fortably.
Rev. f. P. Thomas, pastor on sA'-
worth NJ. K. Church, is conhnso TO
his bed with an attack Of the grip.
The condition Of Rev r K Sie-
phenson, who is recovering from an N
ness of uraenaic poisoning, IN enlia-
delphia Hospital. IS about the same
today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
SEEK DAMAGES on DEAD GIRL.
Murdered Stenographer's Parents Fne
State Compensation Claim.

Philadelphia. Feb, 22-A claim un-
der tho State Workmen's Compensa-
ton act has been fled by the parents
OF Mildred G. .Reckitt. stenographer,
who was shot and killed with Oscar
Roster. her employer, by Rosters wife.
Tho shooting occurred In Rosters
ONCE Mrs. Roster has been indicted
and awaits trial on charges OF murder.
The petition states that Miss Reckitf
was killed In tho course Of her em-
ployment. and on the premises OF her
employer and that tho parents are
therefore entitled to compensation. II
further states that she received $50 q
week.
II the claim Is allowed. according
to counsel for the parents. IT would
amount 70 $1,000 and 800 for funeral
expenses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
To Talk on Good Citizenship.

The Parents Association will hold
It's regular monthly meeting at the
Garrett Settlement, Seventh and Wal
nut streets, tomorrow evening at $50.
An illustrated talk on the basis of
good citizenship will be given by Mrs
j. b. Stubs. Mrs. Hutchins viii be
the hostess. All who are Interested
in the welfare Of children are well
come.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
COURSE IN TEACHING.
To be Inaugurstsd at Public Building
Friday Afternoon.

: Misses Ruby A. Miller and Ina G..
Barnes, rural school supervisors. an
nounce that Miss Mamie Rohr is in
augurating In Wilmington an extern
sion course in practice in teaching.
Teachers wishing TO join the class are
requested TO come TO tho Wilmington
office OF the State Board OF Educa-
ton In the Public Building at $50
o'clock Friday afternoon.
The course gives three hours CRED
its towards normal diploma or re-
newal Of certificate. The tuition OF
$40 will be refunded to any teacher
who completes the geography project
which Miss Rohr considers worthy
OF publication.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
Mandamus for Paw.

Princess Anne. Nd, Feb. 22.-Man-
damus proceedings 10 require the
Commissioners OF Somerset county to
pay the salary of Archbold Todd.
county tax supervisor. were instituted
by ii. c. Dashiell OF Princess Anne
on Tuesday. following the refusal OF
the commissioners to pay Mr.. Todd's
salary for the month OF January.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
IDENTIFY DEAD WOMAN AGAIN.
Body Found Frozen That Of Phlladel-
phian, Not Massachusetts Matron.

BY Associated Press to Every Eyening.
Camden, n. j., Feb. 22.-Two Phlla-
delphia policemen today positively
identified the body OF the woman found
In Forrest Fiji Park last Friday as
that of Stella Myers of Philadelphia.
The body had been enormously identi-
fed yesterday by Mrs. II. Shubert of
bridgeport, Conn, as that OF Julia
Tate, whom she had known in Mas
sachusetts ten years ago.
While tuberculosis has been given
as the cause of the woman's death
police are conducting an investiga-
ton in an effort TO determine how her
body came TO be found in the park.
John Smith and Harmon Caster. who
were with the woman. nine hours be-
fore her body was found, have been
detained as material witnesses
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
COMPLAINT OF CRAP PLAYING,

Crap playing by newsboys has caus-
ed many complaints TO the police de-
partment. Yesterday afternoon De-
tectives Cook and kempslSi broke
three games, and arrested two boys
and two men. The boys We're turned
over to the Juvenile Court.
Joseph DonahUe and Harry Katz
were arraigned in Municipal Court to-
day on charges of being present az a
crap game. They were each fined s.
and costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
TO REFLECT STAFFORD.
Csanty Hospital stah Likely to be
Continued.

ire their annual meeting today. A
thorough inspscsion was made Of the
buildings OF the hospital. 1t h ex-
pscted that Harry Stafford Wall Be re-
nominated without any opposition al
the meeting.
There had been some rumors tha,
Mr.. Stafford would be opposed. but
from all accounts this different course
dsd not materialise. The election
tAkse place next month. II IL ex-
pscted the whole present force will
~ continued.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
OBJECT TO TAX.
Vehicle Owners TO Make Formal Pro.
test to City Council.

Final action by City Council on a
proposed ordinance requiring the pay
ment of license fee OF IS to t26 for
horse drawn or motor-driven vehicles
using the streets of Wilmington, will
probably be deferred from tomorrow
night till March 2, and amendments
may be prepared meanwhile.
Business men and farmers are pro-
testing against the proposed ordinance
and Wilmer Stradley, president of the
Diamond Ice and Coal Co., has asked
Council to give him and others hear
ing. Mr.. Stradley thinks coaFdealers
who would be affected by the ordin-
ance, are sufficiently taxed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
TAR, FEATHERS FOR GROCER
Texas Merchant Cannot Account for
Rough Treatment by Masked Men.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Orange, Texas, Feb. PC c. Jonn-
son, 25, grocer. was taken from ms
store last night, by two masked men
and after a coat of tar and feathers
was applied he was dumped, naked
into a street. in the heart OF the busl-
ness section. The driver OF the car
did not slow down for him to aight
and johnson fell. iujuring one arm.
He walked to the postofhce, a half
block away and asked to be taken to a
hospital
johnson is unmarried and has lived
here six months. He said he had not
been warned TO leave the city. He
made no effort to account for the at
tack
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
CITY COURT CASES.

Helen Carpenter. Negress, admitted
shooting Walter Vincent. Negro. in
the arm during quarrel last Thanks
giving and was sentenced TO pay a
fine OF $500 and costs and was paroled
to Mrs. Florence Scott for two years.
ELLA Magee. charged with breach OF
the peace toward her husband. was
dismissed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
Around the World Afoot.

Around The world on loot. That Is the
arduous task to be contemplated by +.
A. DeHayes, 10 years;old, Of Hollywood.
Cal, and William j. Conroy, Il years
old. of Sacramento, Texas, who arribved
in this city late last night, completing
their twenty-eighth State by foot since
leaving Hollywood, Cal, last September.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
NEW POPE NAMES BISHOPS.
EIevates Vicar General at ST.
Augustine as First Ameri-
can Appointment.

BY Associated Prees to Every Evening.
Rome, Feb. 22.-Pope Plus today
appointed the Very Rev. Patrick Barry
vicar general of st. Augustine. Fla,
as bishop of the st. Augustine diocese.
This is the first American bishop 10
be appointed by the new pope.
Pope Plus today also announced the
appointment OF Monsisnor John j.
Swint, OF Weston, w. Va, as auxiliary
bishop OF the diocese of Wheeling, w
Va
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
4. J. RHODES MISSING.
Aged Man Aysteriously Disappears
From His Home, Here.

The police have been asked to as
sist in the search OF Solomon J..
Rhodes, 76 years old. who has been
missing from the homo Of his dauyh-
ter. Mrs. James Thompson. GIT East
Tenth street. since Monday night. Be
cause OF the feeble condition OF Mr..
Rhodes, 1t is feared that he has wan
dered out of the city.
Last November he wandered away
from his home. Two days later he
was found in Marcus Hook, Pa. When
he disappeared Monday night. Mr..
Rhodes Is said to have carried con-
siderable money. He wore dark
trousers, blue coat and brown hat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-22
NO RECEIVER.
Court Rules on Holmes Jones' Appli-
cation In Buffalo.

Judge Hazel, in the Federal District
Court in Buffalo. yesterday refused
the motion OF Lodovick Holmes Jones
for the appointment Of a receiver for
the rent of the Academy Theatre in
his action against Amalgamated Bur-
llesque Enterprise, Inc, of New York,
the present tenants.
An order Of the court protects the
plaintiffs rights and an answer hav-
| ing been filed in the suit, a decision
can be had, the court pointed out
within two months in dqe course.