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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
ASK THAT BUSES Be
RULED Off STREETS
THAT SKIRT PARK
Persons Living Near Cool
Spring Say Machines En-
danger Lives Of Children.
WANT THE ROUTES CHANGED

Former Judge j. Frank Ball, acting
for himself and the other residents
fivins between Delaware avenue and
Tenth street and Van Buren, and
jackson streets. this morning present
ed 20 the directors OF the Street and
Sewer Department n petition. signed
by about rs persons. many OF them
among the hest-known residents OF
Wilmington. protesting against the
use OF Jackson. Park Place and Van
Buren, street by the several bus lines
which have been routed over these
thoro0ghtares by the street depart
ment I'm the granting Of licenses 10
operate within the city limits. This
routing was selected by the depart
ment in order 20 keep the busses of
Delaware avenue and to prevent them
paralleling the trolley lines OF the
Wilmington 4 Philadelphia Traction
Co.
Judge Ball. in presenting the peti-
tion. stated their action was prompted
only by desire 10 safeguard the chill
dren who use Cool Spring Park as a
playground. not only those living In
the immediate vicinity. but those who
como from "A distance To enjoy an hour
or no In the open in this very desir-
able spot. He termed the streets
mentioned among the most dangerous
In tho city as a result Of the almost
continuous operation OF the busses
over them and he said the people there
believe there will be a serious disaster
unless the husses are removed. lie
explained no and the other residents
protesting, felt the street directors
would not want TO see anything like
this happen. especially after the dan
ger OF such a serious occurrence had
been called 10 their attention.
Judge BAH asked that before taking
any action relative 10 the protest the
board grant a hearing 10 the several
people who had signed the petition as
many Of them were anxious TO express
their views regarding the subject, The
board took no action at today's meet
ms. either regarding the protest or
rxinS a time for the hearing asked for
by Judge Ball
All the busses going 10 Newark
kennett Square. Rockls nd, Marshall
ton and other points 20 the west OF the
city limits use Jackson and Van Buren,
streets and Park Place. "a this is on
The route iaed for them 20 reach the
city line and 10 avoid the streets on
which the trolley cars are run. This
makes tho number using these streets
unusually large and as almost all are
On a different schedule during the day
and night IL results IN almost 2 con-
tinuous parade of these machines
eoing and coming. Judge Ball pointed
20 the danger of the turn at Van Bur.
en- street and Park Place and laid en-
yhasis on the dangers 20 the children
Continued on paxe 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
CITY zON|NG TOPIC
At LUNCHEON OF
BUSINESS MEN
Subject Discussed by Authori-
ties on the Subject From
Other Cities.

city coming was the topic discussed
at a luncheon at the Hotel du Pont
TODAY held under the auspices OF the
CITY Zoning Commission. Of which
CITY Councilman Alexander r. Ahra-
hams is chairman and William T..
Pudd. secretary Of the Chamber OF
Commerce, is secretary. Addresses
were made by men from other cities
who nre rec nr11.ed Authorities on the
subject. az well as by local men. Some
helpful suggestions OF Wilmington
were advanced.
An air OF good-feilowship and mu-
tual understanding pervaded the du
Barry room for II was a combined get
together luncheon-meeting for the
members Of the Rotary Club. the
Lions Club and City Council. being
under the auspices. 90 the Cheunber Of
Commerce. About l25 men were in at
tendance. Councilman Alex. Abra-
hams presided
AT the guest table We're seated :
President Howard NJ Ward Of City
Council. Superintendent OF Parks Ed
ward r. Mack, city Councilman Alex
Abrahams, Secretary Budd OF the
Chamber of Commerce. Engineer
Price OF Price 4 Price, Judge David
r. Marvel and Councilman McNabb.
The principal speakers were Joseph
{. Wagner, assistant director OF pub
lic works and members of the Zon-
ing Commission. and George X. Mac
kenxio. engineer for the Zoning Com
mission. both Of Philadelphia
Lantern slides were shown by Mr.
Wagner during his address
"Zoning or dis,ricting." Mr. Wagner
ssid. liz nothing more than dividing
q city into districts of various and ir-
regular shapes and sizes IN which the
buildings are regulated as 20 their
Use. their size and the grouped space
they occupy. zoning Is ordering or
regulating or guiding the growth or
building np Of a city In such way as
best TO bring about the general well
fare of the community and for health.
for safety anc for order. a zonins law
affects every piece OF real property IN
q city and therefore IL one q the mos,
important pieces ~ legislation that car
be enacted. Honing means putting tho
right building in the right place 10 its
r1gh, use.
"lf an "a city such as Wilmington 1,
were possible 90 lift or take out OF
CONTINUED on page e.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
FOOLED PHILADELPHIA
HOUSEkEEPERS
Grocer Exhibited Fruit in Alcohol 10
Sell Worthless "Preservative.v

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Philadelphia, May 23.-P.ain water.
with sugar, and sold at 25 cents for A
rour ounce bottle. Is alleged TO have
been the preserving compound"
marketed by Hardin Johnson. arrested
on charge Of false pretenses. In
Johnscn's grocery store in German
town, detectives say. we're found
Jars of handsome fruit,
They We're, however. preserved IN
denatured alcohol and not The pre-
serving compound" according 20 de-
tecttves, and We're used for exhibits
of the potency of the compound.
Johnson was held in 81 900 bail. III.
arrest followed an investigation by
State pure food officials.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
SCHOOL CHILDREN MAY
MISS SAFETY PARADE
Board Of Education Not Yet
Decided on Closing Of the
Schools Thursday.

Unless the public school authorities
recede from their present attitude.
the boys and girls in the schools are
going to be deprived OF an opportunity
TO see the firemen's and policenen's =
review and demonstration Thursdav v
afternoon. When inquiry was made
this morning as TO whether the schools
would be closed for that afternoon II
was stated that the school department
does not know officially that there is
going TO be a celebration such as has
been planned for tho department has
received no official notice of ANYTHING
OF the kind. Consequently no arrange
ments have yet been made TO close
the schools for the afternoon TO give
the children a chance to witness the
parade.
The situation was brought TO the
attention of a member of the Depart
ment OF Public Sofety and he explain
ed that the subject would be taken
up by the members of the board at
their meeting this afternoon. 1t is
therefore probable official notices will
be ordered sent TO all city departments
and in this event the school board
may decide 10 let the BOYS and girls
Off for the day or at least for the
afternoon. 1t was pointed out this
morning that the schools could close
at ! O'Clock and all the children would
nave tmple time TO see the entire cele-
bration.
The parade starts promptly at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon. The re-
view Will be followed by the firemen's
demonstration at Fourth and Monroe
streets, and as there are going TO be
some startling exhibitions there il is
expected a great crowd will be on
hand TO witness this part of the pro-
| gram.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
MRS. MARY HALLAM DEAD.
Widow of Charles HalIam, for
Many Years Prominent To-
bacco Merchant.

Mrs. Mary A. Hallarn. So years old
widow OF Charles Hallam, died yes
terday afternoon at her home, s02 w
Fifth street. after a long fitness. Her
husband was for many years a prom
inent wholesale and retail tobacco
merchant of Wilmington. Mrs. Hal
lam. before her marriage. was Miss
Mary A. Hull.
She is survived by the following
children: Clement b., city editor Of the
Evening Journal; Isaac w. Of Park
ersburg. Va: Mrs. May II. Wilson, and
Charles f. Hallam. an executive Of
ncer of the Board of Health. Tn,
funera Twill be held at o'clock to
morrow afternoon, with services at III,
house and interment at Wilmington &
Brandywine cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
PA INTERPRETED, so
SHE CALLED POLICE

Hoboken, n. j.. May as
Marguerite Fitzpatrick has an
original way of entertaining her
beau without parental Interior
ence-and IL works.
She just has father locked up
In Jail for the night.
This was revealed In police
court here yesterday when Cor
nelius Fitzpatrick was arraigned.
Fitzpatrick believes all his
daughters men callers are cake
eaters and lounge lizards, and
he threatens them with hurled
shoes and crockery. One called
Sunday night. Foreboding words
emerged from the other room.
Marguerite summoned a cop.
After that she had a pleasant
evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
MRS. I. G|LP|N MASSEY
HURT IN MOTOR CRASH
When Touring Car Struck New
ark Bus on Lincoln Highway
Last Night.

touring car crashing into New
ark bus at 1890 o'clock last night, on
the Lincoln Highway. about a mile
south OF Marsballton, resulted IN the
serious injury OF one person and en-
dangering the lives of other occu-
pants of the bus. Mrs. r. Gilpin Mas
sey, the victim. is in a serious con-
dition at her home. 404 King street. 1t
is believed both legs have been frac-
tured. She also received numerous
decorations about the body. DR.. Charles
Rirchie the family physician, will take
an x-ray photograph in order TO de-
termine the full extent of the injuries
The driver of the bus, said to live
at Newark. but whose name could not
be learned, also received serious in
juries. according TO Mrs. Massey
Tho collision occurred at a time
when the bus became stalled along the
road while en- route from Newark &c
this city. While the driver was work
ing on the mechanism. a large touring
car made an attempt TO pass without
slowing down. The driver of the bus
at that time was under the car. With
out warning. the speeding touring car
is said TO have swerved into the bus
knocking II into the ditch and pin.
ming the driver beneath il.
The rear wheel of the touring cal
caught the bus fender, swung i
around and pushed it into the ditch
Mr.. Massey, who got out of the bus
with the driver. gays he was forced L
jump aside or he would have beer
struck by the other car.
Later in the evening 1t was reported
that large machine. similar to tha
which caused the accident, was seer
in crippled condition passing through
Oak Grove. 1t is said that the car wal
damaged in such a manner that i
could easily have been the one tha
struck the bus. The State and loca
police are working on the case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
READY TO HAIL GEN. WI
AS CH|NA'S WASHINGTON
Peking Sees the North and
South More Nearly United
as Republic.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Assoclhted Press 10 EVERY Evening.
Peklng. May 23.--General WI Pei
Fu. In control Of Pcking following his
recent victory over General Chang
Tso- Lin, has opened direct negotia-
tions with Sun Vat Sen. head OF the
southern government at Canton. This
movement. IL is believed has brought
nearer the unihcatlOn OF the north
and south. which have been separated
almost continuously since tho forna-
tion OF tho republic. ten years ago.
DIR. Sun is understood TO have indi-
Gated his Willingness 10 abandon tho
southern government and unite the
country on two conditions:
First, that the parliament Instituted
In the first year of the republic be re-
assembled. and. second, that Hsu
Shih Chang. president Of the Peking
government. resign in a favor Of n
chief executive TO bo elected by the
parliament
In other words, DR.. Sun desires that
both the Peking and Canton govern
ments be superseded by regime rep
resenting the entire country
Chambers OF commerce composed OF
Influential merchants IN the Yangtze
Valley have sent n memorial 10 Pekine
asserting that General Wu Pei-Fu hos
n chance 10 become China's Washing
ton General WI declares that. 81
far as he ls concerned. he has only one
object. which is to bring about peace
and prosperity under n united China
He disclaims all political ambition
WI yesterday issued an appeal q
tho nation. addressed TO sur Vat Son
president Hsu Shih Chang. the COVER
nors Of the provinces. tho newspa per,
and tho public. asking the people tc
express their will as to what shall be-
done. He asked for suggestions from
oil factions. and declared the soldiers
no longer must control the govern
meDt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
M|NDORO TYPHOON
CAUSE Of CONCERN
FOR GENERAL WOOD
Wireless Inquiries From His
Yacht From Manila Remain
Unanswered.
FAMILY WITH HIM ON TRIP

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Manila, p. T.. May 23.-Wireless
queries to the yacht Apo. on which
General Leonard Wood and
his wife and daughter sailed Saturday
Tor Mindoro have not been answered
and the typhoon which ragged yester-
day is believed responsible for the de-
lay in their return.
The Apo IS believed TO have sought
refuge in some port Of AIindoro. Cen
eral Wood planned a brief visit OF in
spection Of the island. No serious
damage from the typhoon has been
reported.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
STATE SENATOR INSLEY
OF SUSSEX COUNTY DEAD

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Laurel, May 23.-State Senator
George B. Insley, aged 90 years. one
of the most prominent business men
and politicians in lower Delaware,
died at $50 o'clock last night.
Senator Insley's death will necessi
tate the election of Senator to serve
his unexpired term. He was a Demo
crat and was elected In 1920 by larg-
est majority ever given in second dis
trict, although he succeeded n Repub-
lican.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Bierman Awarded S430 Damages.

In the damage suit Of Harry J. Bier
man against John A. Booker. which
was On trial all day yesterday, jury
awarded judgment for $3.50 In favor of
the plaintiff in Superior Court this
morning. The suit was an outgrowth
Of collision between automobiles of
the plaintiff and defendant at the in
tersection of the Wilmington New
Castle road and Stoeckle's lane on
August 10, 1920. The jury was out
nearly Two hours.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
To Ask Townsend Road Aid.

The Levy Court of New Castle
county and the Town Council of
Townsend Will appear before the State
Highway Commission, at Dover, to-
morrow afternoon, and request State
aid for a road passing through Town
send.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
MASONIC CLUBs IN CONFERENCE
Open Seventeenth Annual Convention
at Atlantic City Today.

Fly Associated Press to Every Evening.
Atlantic City, May 23.-The seven
teenth annual convention Of the Ma
tional League of Masonic Clubs was
formally opened here by President
Lynn IT. Trautman today.
Addresses OF welcome we're deliver
cd by Chairman Charles A. Stevens.
OF the convention committee, and
President Samuel p. Leeds Of the
Chamber of Commerce.
Only routine business Will he CON
Quoted today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Thieves Try to Rob John Saylor.

Thieves, shortly after midnight
Sunday night made an unsuccessful
attempt TO break into the home OF
John c. Saylor, at 700 West Twenty
second street. They were frightened
away before their Job could be com
lpleted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Plead For Mlddletown Postofiice

ID. w. Stevens. A. w. Porter. DIR. G.
w. Lewis and Mrs. w. b. Biggs OF
Middletown went to Washington to-
day to confer with Congress commit
tee on public buildings, relative TO
federal appropriation for a new post
office at Middletown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Amusements Tonigha

Garrick- Wild Honey.
Queen-"The Cradle.
Arcadia Question OF Honor"
Majestic" Boy Crazy.
Savoy--"The Light in the Clearing.
Strand" The Woman In His House. =
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23

Boulevard Property Changes Hands.
John M. Scott and wife have bought
from Elsie A. Dickson her property
on the Boulevard north Of Twenty
third street for $4,000, according to
deed just filed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
ULSTERITES OPEN HOT WARFARE
OF REPRISAL ON SINN FEINERS:
CAPTURE zoo LEADERS IN RAID
Police Sweep Through Six Northern Counties Anesting
Adherents Of Irish Republic in Retaliation for Armys
Campaign of Murder and Arson and Assassination
Of Member of Parliament; Offenders Taken From Bed

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Belfast. May 23.--The greatest raid
IN the recent history of ireland was
carried out early today when swarr1s
Of police swept through Ulster and
rounded up 200 Sim Feiuers. the ma
jority Of whom were irish Republican
Army officers
The northern governments action
was iaken,--it was stated, in an ef-
fort ~ suppress not only the Irish
Republican Army and the Irish Pc
publican brotherhood. hut an other
Sim Fein organizations IN tho six
county areas
The governments move follows
swiftly upon Irish Republican Army
raids and burninRs NJ buildings IN tna
counties Of Down and Antrim and no
/ Intensified hcstllities IN Rolfast ro-
Gently. eliminating In tho murder
yesterday ~ ". J. Twaddell. member
Iof the Ulster Parliament
! Nearly every town and village IN
Ulster wac visited But tho bulk -
1 tho prisoners was taken IN the colr-
Ity districts. from farm houses COM
! Iparat'veiy few captures were made In
Belfast. as most Of fhe Irish Reuuh-
ii"an Army men living In the Sim
Rein districts of Belfast. anticipating
action by the police as result ~ the
wadde'l assa ssination. had gone ON
the run.
The captures include CapaI Hnaiv.
! member of tho Ferusnagh C.ornty
/ ICoUncN and prominent Sim Fain
leader m hat district: Thomas Cor
irigan. accountant for The Fern1a ns gh
/ County Council; Samuel sheridan
chairman Of the recently dissolved
Newry boards of guardians. and FIJI
gene McGfligan. county councillor.
wn" was the Sim Fem candidate n
North Derry at the last general elec-
non.
The early estimates of the rrn1har
iexa1gara+od i7''''s
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
DIR. BARKER'S BOOKS
NOW AVAILABLE

Those who heard DIR. Charles
Barker speak here recently
under the auspices of the Ro-
tary Club. may now secure
copies of his Books by applying
to j. f. Krauss, Room 1924 du
Pont Building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23

1t isn't lost. 4 CLASSIFIED ad will
find IL for you.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23

Dublin, May 23.-Ma3or-General
Beauchamp Doran. high sheriff of
County Wexford. was held prisoner for
several hours by the Republican dis
senuent troops. at Wexford on sun
day. according 20 3 dispatch 20 ne
Irish Independent. When ne remon-
straced with men who were DESTROY
ing British Sunday newspapers. ne
was seized and placed in a guard room
with a man under arrest for robbery.
The general protested at his forced
association with this man and wax
finally released
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
REPUBLICAN ARMY
DECLARED OUTLAW
BODY, CRAIG STATES
British Cabinet Discusses Seri-
Gus Developments in
ireland.
GREAT ANXIETY IN LONDON

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
London. May 23-.At today's meet
ing ~ tho parliament Of northern
Ireland Sir James Craig. the premier.
announced that tho Irish Republican
army had boon proclaimed an Illegal
assembly, says n Central News dcs-
patch from Belfast.
The parliament later adjourned as
a mark of respect 70 ". i. TwaddoU
its murdered member.
The situation in ireland was dis
cussed a. "A meeting Of the cabinet
here today presided over by Prime
Minister Lloyd George.
Tho cabinet was convened primarily
IN discuss the results of the Genoa
Conference, but it. was understood tho
serious developments in Ireland would
occupy equal attention.
Colonial Secretary Churchill's state
nent in tho house of commons re-
Rarding the agreement reached nv
the opposing political leaders in Ire
land has emphasized the anxiety pre-
vaiiing here. and the government'z
decision 20 invite the siRnatories ~
the Anglo-Irish treaty 70 London .s
generally approved.
Dublin, May 23.--The Ard F'heis, the
National Sim Fein organization. rati-
/ fed at its meeting today the agreement
reached last week by the factions in
the Dali Eireann regarding elections
and the composition Of the govern
ment.
After voting it's approval the ses-
sion adjourned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23

For Clover Dairy Safe Milk phone
I640-1641.-AdY,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-23
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, May % Weather forecas,
for Delaware.
FAR uonlght, " wednesday Increasing
clOudinesS; little change in temperat re-
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-23
MOOSEHEART PARTY TOMORROW NIGHT TO
 BE FESTIVE AFFAIR

The stage is set for the opening right tomorrow, of the winter festivi- ties of Mooseheart Legion ard the curtain will not go down until every guest has had a full evening of cards, dancing and the excellent food for which members of the local order are noted The first act of tomor row evenings performance will begin at s o'clock sharp, when the guests will play cards. Prizes will be given those holding high scores. The second act will be the sumptuous supper to be served in the banquet hall and the third and last t will be the dancing on the mainfloor.
 The evenings entertainment is also to celebrate the second ami versary of Mooseheart Legion in Jul neau. With such plans as have been made it is expected every member and family will attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-08-23
WANDA HAWlEY AT LIBERTY TONIGHT

Christina was trying to help her boy cousin win the heart and hand of certain lovely lady-at least the kid cousin thought she was lovely and a lady. And Adrian. a hard
 his "kid" brother from the mercen- sry designs of the same charmer
 whose speciality seemed to be vamp- dng impressionable young men. Both Christina and Adrian go to see the lnilch-adored vamp, and he, meeting Christina at the vamp's house, thinks she is the naughty person in the case, and kidnaps her on his yacht, intending to keep her there till baby