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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

American Cigar Company, quarterly
q. 2 per cent on common, payable
February !.
American iAsh, and Traction Com
panx, quarterly OF ! per cent and
per cent In stock on common. also Ia
per cens on preferred. payable Feb
rusry l.
BORDEN Company, Semi-annual of
per cen; on common. payable Fehru-
AIRY rs.
Commonwealth Edison Company.
auartorly of . per cent. payable Feb
ruarv 1.
F,reaka Pine Line Company. quar-
,crly of per cent. payable February
General Motors Corporation. quar-
tcr,y OF $3.50 share on preferred.
$40 on per cent and si.75 on per
per cent dcben;ure bonds, payable
February l.
monthly OF 2S cents a share, payable
January 20.
lnsersoll- Hand Company. quarterly
OF 2is per cent on common. payable
il nuary 81.
Mexican seabord on Company. 2
rcr cent. payable ! per cent each on
January IA and March l6.
MINT Copper Company. quarterly
OF 30 cents a share. payable February
is
Atidwe., Rcnnirc Company quar-
terly of q a share. payable. February
/
Milwaukee Electric Railway End
isuht Company. auarterly Of Ia per
cent on preferred. payable January 81
National Bank of Commerce.. semi
annual OF 4 per cent. payable Janu-
AIRY Is.
Nova Scotia steel and Coal Com
pany. lad.. quarterly Of per cent on
preferred. payable January is.
Tobacco Products Corporation quar-
,crly ~ In per rent on common
payable February ah.
United Eastern Mining Company
quarterly of IS cents a share. payahl,
January IS,
Western States Gas and Eiectri,
Company. quarterly OF IN per cen
ON preferred. payable January IA.
Ot,umwa Railway and Light Com
pany. quarterly OF IN per cent or
preferred. payable January IA.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Henry p Cannon
Of BridgsvlIIs Have Fine ceIe-
bration and Reception.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
BridrcviIlc, Jan. MIR. and Mrs.
Henry r. Cannon celebrated their gold
Ell wedding anniversary at their homo
on Main street yesterday. Mr.. Cannon
IL son Of the late Governor William
Cannon, Of Bridgcvlle. Mrs Cannon
before her marriage was the daughter
OF DR.. Dale cf Carlisle, Pa They have
always made their home here, where
Mr.. Cannon was engaged in the canning
business
Mr.. and Mrs. Cnnnon's children and
grandchildren were oil present and IN
clndcd the following: Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Frank Hiestand ard daughters, Nancy
and Sara, OF Marietta, Pa; Mr.. ard
Mrs. Eugene Garrcttson and daughters,
Ammo and Jean, Of Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry l.. Cannon, son,
Henry, and daughter, Sally, Of Bridge
vile.
! Dinner was served at noon TO the
children and grandchildren and the
following guests: Philip l.. Cannon
Holland Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs. Leor
Cannon; Mr.. and Mrs. William Cannon
sons, Lou and William, and daughter
\ Emily; DR. and Mrs. Lawrence Nj
Cahall Anna Cahall, Lawrence Cahall
Bridgeville; DR.. and Mrs William Ca
hall, Germantown, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Cahall, Georgetown, Mr., an'
Mrs. Walter Powell, Dover; Mr.. ant
Mrs. II. II. Powers, Germantown, Pa.
Mrs. Lewis and Miss Lewis, Elkton, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs Benson, Dover; Mrs. ELL
Marshall, Boston, Mass.
A reception followed for all friend
in this town and surrounding com
munitv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
STOCKS UP AND DOWN
CALL MONEY At Az
osportsd Progrsss In msrgs'
Advanoes oteels: Oensr0
Motors Reacts on Change.

nv Associated presa-to Every Evening
Nsw York. Jan. 6.--tWAl' street
1e.lo a. m.)--Further divergence CT
uperulative sentiment was shown ov
the conflicting movement OF leVdinx
,.suss NJ the opening OF todny's stock
n.Arhe<.
pns~ing OF the General Motors conn
mon dividend caused that stock 10
react fractionally to s~. new low
Y~cord other motor shares ana suo-
sidiarsea were lower. Sugars forfeited
part OF yesterdays gains e"d euuip-
mcnls and foreign oils cased, fsiowih
and Mexican Petroleum re'conx
point,
United Fruit. linton Bag. California
Petroleum.. preferred and National
Cloak and Suit. preferred. represented
tho constructive side OF tho market
nj xains of To ei9 points.
Preliminary nota,ions for the more
important foreign exchanges wer'
lower. German marks showins es-
pecinl hcavincss.
<oon..--Alternstc rallies and re-
actions occurred during the morning
shorts were prompted 10 cover on the
continued ease Of money, call LOANS
opened Nt per cent. but droppins
almost Immediately 10 Az.
Reports that progress was being
made In the proposed merger OF IN
dependent companies were ACCOMPANY
ed by gains Of l 10 ga points in the
stecl group. notably Inckawanna
vsnadium. Republic ard Gulf States.
Equipments. metals. tobaccos an'
utilities also rose | to points. oiis
were disposed TO strengthen, but les
ground before noon. Mexican fe'
troieum bcinv subjected 20 pronounced
pressure.
Rails followed their recent apathc
tic course. although coalers ana srans
ers developed a firm tone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
SAFETY DIRECTORS
RENT FAME HOUSE

As temporary measure only to
relieve congestion in the department
while alterations and repairs are be-
ing made to the various fire houses.
the directors OF the Department Of
Public Safety have rented the head
quarters OF the Fame Fire Company
in Second street between Shipley and
Orange for an indefinite period. They
have agreed to pay the company s125
per month while the house is in use by
the city.
This morning the officers and men
of Engine Company No. !, together
with their apparatus and all equip
ment, moved from Engine House No
4, at Twelfth and King streets, to the
Fame house. They will remain there
until the alterations at No. 4 house
started yesterday, are completed. This
will be in about three months time
The officers and men and apparatus OF
Engine Company No. j. who have
been In No. house pending compile
ton of the work at their own house
today moved into the house of Engine
Company No. z, at Third and French
streets. They will remain there until
No. 4 house has been refitted.
The next work of repairs will be
started at No. Z house and by thai
time 1t is expected No. / and No.
house will have been finished and the
respective companies can then return
to their own houses. While No. house
is being fitted up It IS expected the
men and apparatus Of that company
Will be quartered In the Fame house
The lease taken by the city extend.
only from month to month but may
run on until we'll into the summer ol
until all the alterations at the severa
fire houses have been completed.
While the safety directors informe,
members of City Council two weeks
ago that they could not use the hous'
Of the Fame company in their plans
for the new department they did stat
then that they might be able to US
1t temporarily and they agreed tha
in such an event they would be glat
70 give consideration to the plan 4
rent the Fame property temporarily
This they have done, having foun'
4 that the property comes In very hand
while other fire houses are being re
paired.
The Delaware house which the cit
did not purchase has been under ren
tai by the city for some weeks an
Truck No. 3 is being housed ther
until it's permanent quarters In hous
No. are fitted up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
PLANNING PROGRAM
FOR ALLIES COUNCIL
Delegates Discuss Reparations
and Economic Problems for
Session Tomorrow.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated GTeSS 10 Every Evening.
Cannes. France, Jan. 5.-Prepara-
tions went forward today for the
opening here tomorrow Of the Allied
Supreme council. A meeting was held
this morning at which the questions
of reparations and the proposed in
ternational economic conference were
discussed by Sir Robert Horne, chan
cellor OF the British Exchequer; Sir
Lam.ng neutrality-suspicious. British
secretary OF state for war; Louis
I.oucheur French minister Of liberated
regions and Premier Jaspar Theunys,
Of Belgium.
This was the first meeting OF these
four, and it was described as a pre-
liminary conversation similar to that
held yesterday by Prime Minister
Lloyd George OF Great Britain and
Premier BRAND Of France. 1t was
explained that its purpose. as was the
case with the premiers' meeting. was
to smooth out as many difficulties as
possible in advance Of the supreme
council meeting.
The experts OF the various dele
cations also met this morning to ar
range the agenda for the council.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
LOCAL SECURITIES.
Reported Daily at Noon by Laird
Co.. du POnt Building.
FINANCIAL NOTES.

Statements of condition as OF Decen-
Der 81 were called for yesterday from
national banks by the comptroller OF the
currency and from the State banks and
trust companies by the banking com
missioner.
approximately $50 900 passenger auto
mobiles and trucks. With wholesale
value Of 81 .222 $50, 900. were produced In
the United States In 1921 "a per cen-
decrease In users from previous year s
turnout OF 2,2l0,OO0 vehicles: but. due
TO substantial price reductions. wholesale
value declined AS per cent from 81 ,232 .
uZs 900 In 1920.
Tonopah Belmont Development Com
pany reports for the quarter ended Sep
tenber 80. 1927, net earnings OF Sl32 1853
as against e3l. 1875 in the previous quarter
The Union Pacific Railroad Company
reports for November net operating IN
come OF 81 2.0o5. 1927. against S3.6IS .O5s
months. SIS. SOS 900. against x2s. Az 'go5'
Directors OF the American Shipbuilding
Company have approved the plan TO in
crease the capital stock from $1,000. 600
70 &l5.500, ,OJ0, 10 declare an extra divi-
dend OF 20 per cent on the present out
standing stock. and to sell TO stock
holders ~ par all OF the authorized in
creass the funds from which will be used
to retire at par a Ike amount OF per
Ger cent preferred outstanding In case
all OF the new stock is not sold for cash
i Is proposed TO exchange the remainder
Tobacco Products Corporation declared
regular quarterly dividend OF IA per
cent on the common stock. payable in
cash February IS TO stock Of record Janu-
airy 81. This dividend has been paid
in two-year scrip since May. 1920.
Directors OF Kelly-Springfieid Tire Co
have passed regular quarterly dividend
Of 3 per cent In stock on the common
stock due ~ this time.
In May. 1919. following several years
disbursements at the rate OF 81 shar,
quarterly. the common stock vas placed
on a cash and stock dividend hasis. Quar-
terly distributions were 81 a share casl
and 3 per cent stock. In April, 1921
cash dividend was omitted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
KEITH SEEKS TALENT.
Garrick Plaas Novel Contest for Les
csl Aspirnnts.

KeithFs Third Of Century" plans
take concrete form In Wilmington.
The organization is searching for new
talent and will begin right hare In
this city 10 secure an artist To whom
Keith contract Will be given. Frank
lyn Graham, formerly with Oscar
Sacngcr studios and now representing
Keiths IN this special drive. is In town
looking over the field and ne will in-
terview applicants for the contest.
on next Tuesday and next Thursday
evenings five yocalists and musicians.
selected by Mr.. Graham, viii appear
in competition on the Garrick stage.
Each evening Two out of each group
viii be selected by the audiences. ON
Friday night, one Of the four rcrnasn-
ing viii be chosen by the audience ~
the winner OF the Keith contrac, for
The Garrick Theatre.
Detailed information may be recur-
ed at the box Office OF the theatre, ~
phone 1856, >or BY a personal ap-
pearance at/fhe theatre on Saturday
morning Of this week.
The contest ls open 10 all Whining
tonians who have ability either as =
musician or a singer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
DEMAND FOR Jobs
MORE DESPERATE
Shows Need for Contributions
to Emergency Relief Fund
Committee.

After n few days respite. perhaps be-
cause OF the plentiful supply OF Christ
mas cheer provided for every family
In need. by the Emergency Relief COM
mittco and other organizations OF this
city, the demand for work and help has
become desperate again. according 70
attaches OF the Delaware Prbiic Em-
ployment Service
There was time during December
when the officials were hopeful that
the worst OF the unemployment sitna-
ton had been passed. but 50 many de-
nands for jobs. from 20 many new
applicants have been made in the past
three days that the situation presents
more unfortunate angles
Mayor Harvey has also had an IN
usually large number of call.s, from
among the cfty's unemployed and
needy. The mayor is devoting many
hours each day in interviews with the
workers out Of jobs and endeavorine
| In every way 20 place them. II pos.
sble. In positions or TO see that theii
] needs are supplied until they can ge
work.
The Eighth Street Park Neighbor
I hOo1 = SSofiafOU sent Mde'i fae,t -.
a check for $40 today. This was tn
balance remaining after the expense 0
i The Christmas celebration and tre
had been paid for
Tho Emergency Relief committee
depending largely upon the response
that the trolleymen and other indus
trial workers who have Jobs are goin
10 make for the benefit OF those on
Of work. These weekly contribution
70 the fund may not be very larg'
but because they are coming reguiarl.
win be a source to count upon.
The latest contributors are: Henr
J. Bailey. $50. Jas. Fraser, S25; Geore
! Y Greig, s5; r. II. McColium, s5;
friend, 81; David A. Ward. s5; Lou
= Halle. $50: j. y. d. Edge. 800. Neii
Forrest. go; James II. Roberts. s.
Virginia J.. Mustard, $40; Bessie
4 Foscher. So: Miss Ellen Cannon Bucl
!. eiew, $40; Eighth Street Park Neigf
:. borhood Association. balance left fro
4 community Christmas tree. S2i
n Henry C. Taylor. $40; A friend, 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
CHIMNEY FIRES FREQUENT.
Department Kept Busy Bmothsrins
Planes Caused By Foul Flues.

Fire broke out about $50 o'clock
this morning in the home OF Dudley
Dayctt on Penny Hill. having been
caused by defective nue. A call was
sent to Engine Company No. 10 and
Lieutenant Chadwick hurried to the
scene with the chemical engine and
several members of the crew on duty
at the time. The blaze was extinguishcd
hy dumping coal down the chimney
There was practically no damage TO
the property
Engine Company No. s, in charge OF
Lieutenant McGowan, was called out
yesterday afternoon to extinRuish a
chimney FIRE at the home OF Mrs. Louis
Biscopo. No. South du Pont street
Tho usual method OF pouring coal
down the chimney was followed and
there was no loss to the property.
Regarding calls for assistance from
points beyond the city limits Fir.
Chief Lutz stated this morning thai
appeals for help OF this kind will al
ways be answered when II is possibl,
tc do so without endangering the prop
erty in the city. 1t Is II rule In the de
partment that chemical engines vii
be sent to the rural sections but whcr
water Is available one or two OF tn
pumping engines will be ordered out
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
MANY HELP HIGH
SCHOOL LIBRARY
Fine Gift Received From Former
Teacher, Now Living in
Michigan.

Every day sees new endorsements
OF the project coming to the ONCE Of
the principal OF the High School and
new acquisitions OF books for the
library. Yesterday there were received
twelve volumes from Miss Frances
Baird. teacher In the High School, In
cluding a six-volume edition OF Shakes
peare: also forty volumes from Mrs.
Ellwood Souder. 1714 Washington
street The school received In addition,
lot OF eleven books from the Com
munity Library OF Old Sweeds Church.
Miss Elizabeth Carlisle, formerly a
teacher in the High School. but who
Is now a resident OF Port Huron.
Michigan. sent the following letter:
Having taught seventeen years in
the Wilmington High School with no
reference books except those l person
ally collected. II Is needless for me 10
elaborate my good wishes for the
success OF your library plan OF which
I have heard through Miss Stuart. ]
am giving myself a great deal of
] pleasure in sending a copy Of Wells
Outlines OF History and a subscription
to the Review OF Reviews for 1922
/ WHICH, tSh lbi lt dtttIi dS "a fuoufS'
contribution with my compliments
Pupils in nearly every room of thu
/ High School are making some definit,
plans Tor action with view TO rails
ing funds for the High School library
4 Pupils In Mrs. Wentz's room, No. 20
f are arranging definite performanc.
ut the Parkway Theatre for Tuesda,
OF next week and the bin Will be Mar,
Pickford in Little Lord Fauntlcroy.
The pupils In Miss Pleasanton's room
/ No. all, are planning to have seaci
member OF the class perform son
specially designated task at home 10
which compensation will be received
the work TO be done by the pupil her
self. and the funds to be contribute,
by the class for the library fund. Ais
the AZ section under the Leadership
of the president, David Collins is plan
ing a sectional dance or bazaar &
the interest OF library day. Several q
+. the other classes are planning specis
Affairs and in home department
; library day will be taken up as de
partmental affair.
There was received yesterday as tn
first contribution from the grad
schools a check for s25 from tn
teachers I'm school No. 2s, OF whic
Miss Mary Turner is principal. Thi
is the kind Of support that shows tn
unity OF interest of the school sys
TENS in anything which is of real in
terest To the schools as a whole.
The Art Department of tho Hig
School is arranging posters, with list
10 ,.I lut ,.rt1 - a Ite
played in the windows Of busines
houses in town. All in all. every da
brings realization OF the fact ths
library day is to be one great Dig sus
cess as a result of which High Scho
will be possessed OF a real, valuabl
workable Library.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
STRONG OPPOSITION
TO HARDING PROPOSAL
Service Men and Others Resent
Generalization Of Public
Health Service.

The proposHl made to President
Harding by various Washington ON
cials for the issuance OF an executive
order putting the 1.20o Public Health
Service reserve officers on a civilian
basis, has met with considerable op-
position in Wilmington, according to
DIR. M. I. Samuels, manager OF the
vctcrans' Bureau Of Delaware. Sew
eral teiegrams have already been sent
from local organizations TO Washing
ton. Addressed to President Harding.
Senator L.. Heisler Ball and senator
T. Coleman du Pont. Letters were
also forwarded to Representative
Caleb X. Layton.
The project threatens TO demoralzc
4 the corps and disrupt the entire hos
pitalization OF the United States Vet
erans' Bureau. according TO the Anti
Tuberculosis Society, American Lc-
gion. Chamber OF Commerce and other
friends OF the Public Health Service,
who hav led In voicIng their objec-
tion to II movement
1nasmuch ms It Is thought that
President Harding and Congress
would not adopt the policy 70 practice
economy at the expense OF the health
land lives OF wounded ex-service men
Or. Samuels today did not place much
credcnce In tho report. He declared
however. that he would regret much
II move were made. because OF the
harm II would do to the former SOL
dlers.
Disabled war veterans OF this State
II was learned. nre protesting agains
! dis-enrolling the medical officers as
signed to the disqualification work
= That these physicians be returned to |
. civilian status is also being oppose'
by other citizens.
Captain John j. Dugan. DEPARTING ;
!, Adjutant OF the Delaware American
: Legion, at the State Armory. Twelftl
: and Orange streets. declared tha
, every effort would be made to side
. track the proposed executive order.
= "These doctors, twelve Of which ar
, within the Jurisdiction OF this city. ar
doing excellent work. declared Car
- tain Dugan. ITO have them returne
q to a civilian status would mean dis
pair to the thousands OF ex-servtc
. men who are dependent upon tn
m
q doctors for their future welfare an
n health"
Shortly before midnight last nigh
q Captain Dugan forwarded the follow
:. Ing telegram of protest TO Presider
~ Harding:
/. Hon. Warren q. Harding
:, President Of the United States,
Washington. ID. G.
-, Members of the American Legio
,, Department OF Delaware, protei
!, against the movement to place n
!, care Of ex-service men In the hant
n OF civilian physicians. This step wou
~ mean inefficient care OF men who,
:, health was risked in the service OF II
:. United States during the World Wa
-, We urge you. as Chief Executive.
=, refuse TO sign the executive ord.
- Y hich would imperil the lives OF.
80 prevent the recovery OF thousands
- cx-sery'ice men for the purpose OF sa'
J, ing a few dollars which is at be
- only problematical."
Othei. organizations In the city ha,
- expressed their willingness TO c
~ operate In the movement TO prote
- the soldiers, according 20 Captain d
e. gan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
NEW CHARTERS.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Dover Jan s--Charters were nled
hcs~. yesterday. as follows
Aiuuitr Products Corporation. Whining.
ton. Del capital, GA. .00c 900
strong 4 Co, Ind, Wilmington, Del
~ 800 ,OO0
As~ Cham Co.. Arlington. n. j..
pttsd Finance Corporation OF Pennsyl /
.,n ~sns%sosIHsSn nosp Hs possr Dsl fSooo9 $50 600
yncrcAses In cApitsl-Anthracite Manu-.
0rturny Co. Wilmington. Del. from
900 100 TO 500 900 600. Associates
Producing aud Refining Corporation. ~
fouis Mo. e2.ooO opo TO e50 900 ooo
ordrn Petroleum Co, Tulsa Okla
$1,000 70 esl. .25o.ulo.
rhsnxcs Of name of Robert Bruntor
Studios Inc, " United Studios Inc
los Anee,es, Cal; PAnttmone Co tt
EAstonine Publishing Corporation. Nov
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
WHY THEY sCRIBBLE.

pvibhler-rn my opinion a man who
writes an illeKihle hand does II be-
caure he thinks people are willing TO
puxxle over g. In other words. he
10 chunk of conceit.
scrtbbler Not always. Sometimes
. mar writes illegibly not because he
is conreited, but because he is modest
Modest. What about?"
about his spelling STRAY Stories.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
Fire at HiIlcr~st.

An overheaied file caused a slight
Are IN the home ~ Gurney Bayett.
Lore avenue. Hillcrest. this morning
r X. Smith. president OF the Depart
ment OF Public Safety. was notified
and Immediately dispatched Engine
Co. No. 10. ir charge of Lieutenant
Chadwick. 10 the scene. Owing 70
the quick work Of the fremen. little
darnawc was done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
Harhor Experts Co ming.

The technical advisory committee Of
the Board Of Harbor Commissioners,
comprising J. Spencer Smith, b; +:
Cresson, Jr., and I. w. Hersey, oil Of
New York, will arrive IN Wilmington
next Saturday morning and consult
with the Harbor Commissioners on sub.
iects dealing with, the construction Of
the new marine terminals at the mouth
Of the Christiana river.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
Seek Friend, In Hour OF Need.

"In the hour of need we quickly
seek our best friends writes Chas.
Schridd Ward de Wet, 957 7Srd ave-
nue. Oakland. Cal. our little boy and
girl had a severe dry, rasping cough
without phlegm, n cough that chohes
and fiushes the face of the sufferers
like unto commissions. Foley's Honey
and Tar was wonderful emergency
remedy" Cases like this give toiey
Honey and Tar its reputation as tne
best remedy for coughs and colds. y
II Danforth-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
Many Homeless by Tulsa Floods.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Tulsa. okla, Jan. 5l--With at least
score Of families homeless and sew
eral persons injured, several towns
day from a storm which yesterday
swept through northeastern Okla
home and reached into southeastern
Kansas and southwestern Missouri.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
Raihoad Relief Luncheon.

Mrs. Gamble Latrobe, general super
intendcnt Of the Southern General
Division, will give luncheon tomorrow
from IL to for the active workers in
the division this year Mrs. Elisha
Lee will make an address. Mrs. 9. G.
Krick will also be present At 2 O'Clock
all members are urged to attend q
business session, which will be followed
at four oclocl, 10y social hour and tea
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-05
LIBERTY BOND QUOTATIONS..

ny Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
New York. Jan, 5.-iAberfy bond
quotations ~ noon: Three and a halfs
$3.50: fret An $3.50 bid: second As
$500. nrrt <N's, a71o; second avs
sGs<; third <ks. $50: fourth AZ s
si.io; Victory sA's. 10000: Victory
<h's. 10000.