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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
WILL OPEN NEW COLLEGE NEAR
 NORTH POLE

Seattle, Wash, June S0-What 1t is believed will be the worlds 'farthest lorth" university-The Alaska Agri- cultural College and School of Mines at Fairbanks. within a hundred miles doors next September Charles B. Bun nell, former federal judge and now president of the institution, announce ed here recently
 The college campus is situated on a tract of land four miles from Fair banks on the main line of the new government railroad, set aside by con- gress in 1915. The college itself was formally established in 1917 by an act of territorial legislature and s60.O00 set aside for buildings and equipment The sum proved made quate and in 1921 an additional ap- of S41,O00 was made. Most Of the operating expense will be met by the territory of Alaska, but $50, 900 will be available from fed eral funds, according to President Bunnen.
 The first years curriculum will of fer four ourses-agriculture, general science, home economics and mining present plans. Special short courses in mining will be given to meet the requirements of prospectors and others unable to attend during the full college year
 The work of the college, President predlcteu, IS OeISiIheu 70 pidy an important part in the development of the territory.
 ''There was under cultivation in the inan ediate vicinity of Fairbanks last year." he pointed out, "a total Of l. 92O acres This land produced 100 tons of vegetables. 1,OO6 tons of oats hay, 1,270 bushels of oats and barley, 3. .516 bushels of wheat and 392 tons of potatoes. The wheat represents the yield of 1s3 acres. This yield can be multiplied many times as more land is brought under cultivation through the application of proper farming methods"
 President BunneII will remain ''out- ,ide'' for several weeks securing equip ment for the school and employing faculty members.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30

Fashions today are more becoming nrud make the woman of 30 look Suunger than she did 10 years ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
INTERNATIONAL
 RANKING ACHIEVEMENT

Moscow, Jan. 2S.-Director Katzen- kaenbaum, of the new State Bank, who was a banker under the old re- e1me, has announced that the bank has now entered into agreements with banks in New York, London, Warsaw, Rome, Riga and sReva1 for fhe transfer of remittances to and From Russia by both post and tele- nraph. He said the bank is averag- Eng 100 money transfers daily.
 Remittances of foreign money from Abroad are paid in Russian money at tega1 rates established by the gov Anrnent. which M. Katzenelenbaum &aid are fair, although below the Speculative rate which can be ob- zafned in the open market.
 While the government endeavored nefely to maintain a rate of 5000 2ubles to the dollar, the amount paid Dor actual dollars in the curb market Sras as high as 500,0OO and seldom below 200, 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30

machine and is rescued by another alrplane. It is probale that this stunt mas never before been on the screen and 1t will probably be some time be- lore 1t is duplicated.
 Miss Macdonald is supported by a nota ble. cast of players. among whom IS IS Wesley Barry, who has the part of rsckles," a street urchine, to whom the wealthy society girls takes a. fancy ana brings into her home. The man egement confidently expects local the z9tregoers to vote Stranger Than Fic- uon" Miss MacDonald's best picture.
 EMPIRE.
 "A Prince There Was'' Wins
 Appearing to excellent advantage Tn a delightful role, Thomas Meighan made deep impression in his latest Paramount picture, "A Prince There Was" at the Empire theatre yester- day. The story deals with an idle rich young man who tires of his environment and seeking new fields. nnds romance and love. MT. Meighan vests the role with sympathy and feeling and he Is ably supported by Mildred Harris who is the girl in the case. There are many moments of suspense and thrill and on the whole, the production is far above the aver age. The other roles are ably DOT trayed by Nigel Barrie, Guy Oliver, Sylvia Ashton, Charlotte Jackson. Fred Huntly and Arthur Hull. The picture was directed by Tom Forrnan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
DANGER AREADi

Harold c. Lowell wears no mans collar but he is decidedly busy just now wearing a. tie furnished by the 'other fellow"
 It was a friendly wager and the terms stipulated that the noser must wear tie furnished by the winner.
 Lowell lost and since then has been dazzling his friends and customers with the reddest of red tics ever dared in Stratford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
EMPIRE. Princa There WaS,' Wins
CARL F. DEITZ AT
 TARIFF BILL HEARINGS

Carl F. eDitz, president of the Bridgeport Brass Co.. with other man ufacturers who favor the American valuation plan of tariff, is attending ths hearings on the Fordney Tariff bill conducted by the Senate Finance committee in Washington. Mr. Deftz will present the views of the company he represents which favors- the Amer jean Valuation plan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
SOLDIERS, BUREAU GETS JOBS.

Los Angeles, Jan. So-The Soldiers and Sailors Employment Bureau con 6IIctad here by the American Legion reported that in 1921 it obtained 1S,- OOO idbs for veterans. The Mer- chants and Manufacturers Association contributes a fund for nalntehahce of the bureau.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
PAID NOT TO REMARRY

Chicago, Jan. 90.-Provided she does not remarry Mrs. Fife K. Mo Nett widow of Attorney Charles S. McNett, of Evanston will receive the whole of his S125 0eo estate, accord ing to the will admitted to probate Tn the event of her rennarriage Mrs McNett will receive. under the pro- visions of the will. only $50. 900.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
1,524 INJURED IN MONTH. 9

(By International News Servfce.)
 Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 30-In- 3uries in industries of West Virginia during last month numbered 1924 of which twenty were fatal, according to the report of Lee Ott, Workmen's Compensation Commissioner. One of the fatal accidents occurred in the lumber industry and the other occur red in the coal mines
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
TURKS PAY HONOR
 TO POPE BENEDICT.

Constantinop1e, Jan. 80-(By the Associated Press.)-Contrary to es1ao- lished regulations the council of min isters ordered the half masting or Turkish flags on all public bu1ld1ngs in honor of the late Pope Benedict. This was the first occasion in Turkish history of the ttoman governme ent of ficialIy taking part in mourning TOT the death of a Christian or foreign sovereign.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
One Auto For Every
 Nine In State

Hartford, Jan. 30 More than 15O,O0O Connecticut people will be ncenSed to operate motor vehicles this year. it was estimated today at the motor vehicle department About 135,000 hold licenses issued for the fiscal yearending February 2S and, based on gains in previous years, an increase of 5000 to 10000 is antici- pated. At this rate. about one in every nine persons in the state will be authorized to drive a motor ve- hicle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-01-30
THE BRIDGEPORT TIMES

The N1ghtcap" is show that car ries a big popular appeal. Good melo- dramas are mighty scarce. but here is class as "The Bat" for it's mystery and thrills, and away ahead of "The Bat" for its comedy.
 Manager Wodessky states that the Lyric players will spare no effort to make the production as near a dup1i- cate or the original possible. Not a scenic detail will be passed over. manner in which 1t stages it's offer lngs, Will make a Speciaf effort with The Nlghtcap" because of the suc- cess of this famous play, and the re- Mary Hill Hinchciiffe, the popular soprano, will De -1eard in sorg rener- tore at the matinee and evening per formanccs Monday
 PLAZA,
 We never suspected he had it in hfm'-'l never realized he was the actor he 1s and numerous other such that one heard on every side last night at the Plaza theatre when Tom Mix appeared in his latest success. ''The were treated to a Mix photoplay minus the usual western atmosphere and characters splendid and thrill ing romantic production that dealt with bold adventure on land and on sea and ranged from an American town to a revolution in a seething tropical republic. The outstanding feature of the production that fur nished most of the surprise and pleasure, was the work of the fa- nous Fox star in the broad comedy scenes of the story, preceding the TO- mantle and dramatic scenes. Eva Novak and an all star cast assist the star.
 The only vaudeville show in town today Is playing at the Plaza theatre and what whale of a show it is, possessing three features which have been headlined on some of the big gest vaudeville bills in this country. The chummy comedienne Laurel Lee in comedy romance in four scenes, ''The Starter" with Frank McNellis, Edmund Russell and Harry Murray, is the piece produced by Vaughn Godfrey who is responsible for up in the C1oudS'' and other Broadway hits. The Four Readings, sensa- iona1 jugg1ers of human beings. the old favorites, Rowland and Meehan, in a riotous comedy skit, 'fH o1ding Up the Green," and other features com plete a very unusual bill.
 WEST END.
 Among the exciting moments in Stranger Than Fiction" Katherine MacDonand'5 latest release through Associated First National Pictures Inc, and which will be shown at the West End theatre tonight, is a battle in the air, in which one of the con- testantS, with his parachute strapped
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
WILMINGTON PORT
FACILITIES WILL
SERVE 100000
New Harbor Project Planned
to Take Care of Large
Area.
1T WILL HELP THE CITY

The Importance OF making an effort
to secure the necessary business for
the new marine terminal after II Is
completed and ready for use was the
subject of an address made by Fred
erick w. Hcrscy, director of the
Marine Terminal Bureau. before the
members of the Lions Club. at their
weekly luncheon-m yesterday.
Every organization in the city should
take II keen interest in this phase of
the project, he said. for II means most
to the commercial growth of the city.
Those that first conceived the idea
Of locating and building marine
terminal at the junction OF the
Christiana and the Delaware, he said
did not. for n moment. consider such
project could be made paying In
vestment solely for Its earning ca
pacity upon the demands and re-
quirements Cf manufacturing and
strict local business enterprises In,
orin close proximity TO the city OF
Wilmington; but what they did take
into consideration was the fact that
there was a demand and n need for
a new port, an outlet to the sea- be
tween Philadelphia and the capes of
Delaware which might serve In the
first instance Of building up and
Continued on page 12
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
BOARD TO ANNOUNCE NEW
PAY REDUCTION VERY SOON

Chicago June Delay in COM
pilation Of the minority report by the
labor members of the board Is all that
withholds announcement OF another
clash OF s50.0O0,000 from the wages
Of railway employees by the Railroad
Labor Board, it was said unofticially
today.
Details of the reduction affecting
400. 600 shop crafts employees have been
completed, il was said. This cut,
which was to follow the $4,000, 900
reduction in the wages OF 400 900
maintenance Of way employees who are
threatening a strike as a result, will
affect all blacksmiths, maChinists.
boilermakers, sheet metal workers,
electrical workers. carmen and helpers
In the service OF the nations railroads.
The scale OF reductions Is said 20
range from 1--WE TO nine cents an hour.
Among the slashed in the impending
decision by the board are said 10 be
the following:
/ Apprentices, FIVE cents: helpers. five
cents: mechanics, seven cents: pas
senger carmen, seven cents; freight
carmen. nine cents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
NEW BONUS MAY COST
S5.O00,O00.OOO. is
'CUMBER'S BELIEF
Amended Bill Will be Reported
10 Senate Before End of
the Week.
PROVIDES FUNDS At ONCE

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. June The finance
committee report on the amended
House soldiers bonus bill still vas IN
the making today. but Chairman Nc
Cumber hoped to report 1t and the
bill 20 the Senate before the end of
the week. Then the measure will take
its place on the calendar 20 be called
up after agreement has been reached
among senator's for its consideration.
Chairman McCumber is expected %
stress these points in this report 70
the Senate:
That the loan feature enabling
veterans 70 obtain funds Immediately
had been retained.
That veteran could make appu-
cation for compensation without any
limitation as 10 time.
That veteran defauting. IN re-
payment of A loan 20 the government
could redeem his certificate at any
time before It's maturity.
That all charges made IN the house
bill We're agreeable % representatives
Of the veterans Organiza ton.
The report also IS expected 20 con
tain a complete estimte Of the cost
OF the bonus figured now AZ between
/ four billions and five billions of dol
( lars.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
JOHN DAVANEYS HOME
At TCHR|ST|ANA BURNED
Exploding Stove Believed to
Have Caused Fire That
Consumed House.

An exploding stove is believed to
have been responsible for the total
destruction by FIRE yesterday afternoon
OF the home OF John Davaney. living
at Christiana. The house. a three
story structure, was burned to the
ground. Practically everything In the
place was destroyed and the lose 10
both property and furniture rs fixed
at approximately $4,000. II was stated
No insurance was carried.
According TO Davaney. he left his
home earlier In the day to attend to
some shopping. A short while later
he was informed that his house was
on fire, Fastening toward his home he
Was startled to see the walls falling
and flames leaping high into the sky
Although the Are department from
Christiana was summoned. the fire
men We're unable to cope with the
blaze. The house was owned by Charles
Matthew. OF Christisns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
J. F. DEVL|N DIES TEN
DAYS AFTER DAUGHTER
Shock Produced a Stroke OF
ApopIexy, Which Re-
suited Fatally.

Exactly ten DAYS after the death OF
his daughter Cecilia NJ. Deviin. % years
Old who died in the Misericordia Hos
pital. Philadelphia. James f. Devlin,
So years old. OF Pill Bdddle street died
about midnight last night.
While he had been in Ill health for
some time, the shock OF his daughter s
death was the direct cause Of a stroke
of apoplexy. suffered Monday evening
from which he never rallied. Mr.
Devlin was we'll known throughout
the city and was at one time ac-
lively interested in Eighth ward po-
! Etical matters.
He IS survived by his widow and
five daughters. Mary. Florence. Cath
crime, Anne and Regina Devlin. The
! funeral will be held on Monday morn
! ing, with a solemn requiem mass a.
! 9 O'Clock in St. Thomas Church. In.
| terment will be made in the Cathedra
cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
MOTOR CRASH WITH
SERIOUS RESULTS
Two Men Have Narrow Escapes
With Their Lives Near
CIaymont.

An automobile accident in which
two men had miraculous escape from
death yesterday afternoon at
Naaman's. near Claymont, is being
broadcasted as lesson TO all 10 OBJ
serve the speed laws.
The principals in the smashup were
Joseph Mulhoricz of l2s Angle street,
Chester. and Peter Ciliberto. 2l5 Full
ton street. Chester Although both
men escaped with slight injuries. their
cars were totally wrecked
Mulhoricz, the police say, tried 10
pass the car driven by Ciliberto on the
moving eastward.
The machines had reached a point
not far from Naaman's station when
the car driven by Mulhoricz struck the
other car. forcing it TO the top Of ar
emhankment, where il crashed
through both sides of an angle form
ing the corner OF a fence. The ma.
times and fell TO the road a battered
wreck.
Eye witnesses 10 the accident were
astounded TO see two men disentanglt
themselves from the wreckage, ap-
parently uninjured. Ciliberto received
decorations of the hand and forearm
and Mulhoricz was badly bruised. Tn,
car driven by Mulhoricz veered ant
sped up the enbankment over 10 tn.
opposite side Of the road. so great wa.
the compact OF the collision.
Immediately following the accident
Lieutenant Joseph McVey of the Stat,
Highway police was detailed TO tn,
scene. Mulhoricz was placed unde
arrest and at a hearing before Magis
trate Stradley in this city. late yes
terday afternoon. a fine Of $50 ant
costs was imposed. He was charge,
with reckless driving.
! In order TO ascertain the nature @
the accident. Magistrate Stradley wen
10 Nasman's yesterday afternoon. To
day he described the accident as
lesson to all speeders. Both cars. h
said. were damaged in such a manne
that repairs will almost be impos
sible.
This accident" said Magistrat
Stradley, will be a lesson to a
speeders and reckless drivers, and a,
those brought before me. on sue
charges will be given the full penalty
Speeding along the highways must b
stopped"
Last night Magistrate Stradley i'm
posed a fine Of s25 and costs on Isaa
Basdoff. who was arrested at the in
stigation Of Joseph Bonifacino, Jr.
State Highway Policeman. Accord
Ing 10 the officer. Bagdoff was speed
Ing his car at rate of SO miles a
hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
NATIONAL GUARD CAMP
FROM AUGUST "A TO 81
II Will be Named in Honor OF
the Late Col. George
w. Sparks.

High tribute to the late George w.
Sparks was contained In general
order today from Governor William
ID. Denney to Adjutant-General j.
Austin Ellison regarding the l9Sth
Artillery, Anti-Aircraft, Delaware Ma
tional Guard. designating the second
annual encampment of the National
Guard ss Camp George w. Sparks.
The encampment at the State Rifle
Range, below New Castle, will be held
from August IA TO 81. inclusive
Colonel George w. Sparks died No
vember q. 1921. On January l OF
that year he was appointed a member
of the Delaware Industrial Accident
Board. for term of six years, TO sue
ceed Sylvester ID. Townsend, Jr., re-
signed. At the time of his death
Col. Sparks. who was state tax com.
missioner was an aide. with the rank
Of colonel on the staff of Governor
Denney. He was also a colonel and
aide on the staffs of Governors Pres
ton Lea, S. s. Pennewill, Charles X
Miller and John G.. Townsend, Jr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
MAD DOG CREATED ALARM IN
DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS TODAY,
BITING PERSONS, DOGS AND CATS
Benjamin Kline, II Years DID, Of l03 West Front Street.
So Badly Injured He Was Sent to the Delaware
Hospital; Rabid Animals Career Brought to a Sudden
End by James Hobbs Of Front and Justison Streets.

A medium sized brown mongrel dog,
evidently suffering from rabies. kept
the southern and southwestern parts
of the city IN an uproar this morning,
biting at least five persons and a num-
her OF dogs. according 10 report. be-
fore It's career was ended by the he
role act OF James Hobbs, an empioye
~ the blacksmith shop OF II. Wennin-
ger a Son.. Front and Justlson streets
Motorcycle officers. policemen whose
beats the dog crossed and hundreds OF
mon and boys pursued the animal Tor
more than half an hour.
The names OF all the victims have
not been learned. but police officers
have been ordered 20 warn persons In
the section OF the town In which the
dog was known To have run Wild to
have all dog bites attended immediate
~ All dogs which have been bitten
should be killed or turned over 10 the
dog catcher.
BENJAMIN Kline. 70 years old. OF
l0s West Front street was the first
victim whose case was reported He
IL I'm the Delaware Hospital. where he
is being treated.
Three dogs that were bitten by the
rahid animal were rounded up and
killed by Dog Catcher George Kopp.
Investigation by Dog Catcher
George kopp and the police revealed
that Mrs. Lewis Fishman, 2l9 West
Second street. and a girl whose name
IL not known, but who lives on West
Fifth street near Madison. were
among the dogs victims. Both We're
eaid TO have been bitten about the
legs. Several other persons. who were
attacked escaped without sustaining
flesh wounds. The teeth OF the dog
only caught the clothes.
fishman's dog was also bitten
Among the dogs bitten and since killed
were animals owned by John Botesta
PA king street: Joseph Levy. East
Front; John Fingerstein, ?lO King
and an Italian family residing on Tn,
southwest corner OF Second and King
Two cats We're also bitten and killed
The dog. according TO the police
was said 10 be owned by Mrs. Joseph
Inc jackson, of 40 West Front street
The dog first made his appearance
~ Second and King streets shortly
After . O'Clock this morning. SO rapidly
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
CITY MAY CANCEL
HEALY'S CONTRACT
TO GATHER REFUSE
Additional Expense Necessary
Contractor Holds, Under
Wrapping Plan.
$4,000 A YEAR REQUIRED

Members of the finance committee
OF City Council, also DR.. G. NJ. Handy.
president. and Col. Joseph c. Law
son. member OF the Board of Health.
and City Solicitor Reuben Satter-
thwaite. Jr.. had a long conference
last night relative to the question OF
garbage collection, the chief point ~
issue being the contract the city now
holds with Sylvester Il. Healy. and
while nothing definite was done, II Is
understood the city is seeking to can
eel the contract so that It may un-
dertake the work Of collection itself
just as IL now collects the ashes. The
officials in conference last night Will
meet again next Monday night. when
/ IL is possible there will be a definite
decision reached.
DIR. Handy stated this morning that
all concerned have concluded that the
city now has ample facilities FOR the
disposal OF the garbage and they iu-
Continued on page IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-01
TO KEEP BALLOON Up
AND GOING TEN DAYS
Army Bag Inflated With Helium
Gas, a Starter in Interna-
tional Race.
BY Annotated Press to Every Evening.

Chicago. Juno 1.-Drifting their un-
charted way. ~ OF the l3 giant gas
bags which took the air in the thir-
teenih national balloon race ~ Nh
waukee Yesterday were believed still
70 he sailing across distant skies at
dawn today. When darkness dropped
its shroud across the earth last night
seven Of these pilgrims % the sky were
floating in directions almost directly
opposite the others and early today no
report Of any landing had been made.
Five Of the bags which shot high
into the air caught "A northeast cur
rent and disappeared toward Cana
dian skies. Others. retaining their bal
last for tho early hours of the highi
encountered opposite currents In th'
lower air. Far. down state another wa
sighted southwark into the night
while n third WAS headed south from
Gary. Indiana.
The bags which caught the forth
ward drift were expected 20 Coutinu'
that course until they landed some
whore in Canadian wilds. but the des
tinations of those which drifted south
ward added interest 70 the race. Wher
/ they would go. II relieved Of hallas
was the question.
/ Roy Donaldson. OF Springfield. Ills
/ first starter IN the race across the sky
watched his twelve rivals disappea'
as his bag descended after a fight o
only a few thousand feet.
Eleven Of the twelve remaining con
testsnts were actual competitors 81
the race 10 determine Americas en-
tries in the international race whicl
starts in Switzerland this year.
The twelfth bag. navy balloon
filed with helium gas started on Al
experimental flight 70 test radio de
vices secretly. II was manned b
Commander J. r. Norfeet and Chic
R!gger J. F. Shade, who expected Z
remain in the air at least ten days. L
land somewhere far Up in Canada.
The other four high starters wer
Major oscar Westover, of Washing
ton. and Lieut.. James Nicely. OF Pos
Field. California. IN army bags: Rap
Upson. Of Detroit. and Bernard Vo
Hoffman. OF 81. Louis. civilian entries
The remaining seven who started o
the southwark drift were Captain Jon
Berry army; Lieut.. ". F. Reed. navy
il. s. McKlbben, and Warren Rase
independents; Captain Harold
Weeks. army: Ward T. Van Norman
and II. z. Honeywell, independents.