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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
WOMAN OFFERS TEXAS
AS PRESENT TO U. S.
Mary Webb Includes Part Of
Lower California and Mexico
in Her Proposal to Senate.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington, Aug. 30.--An offer 20
transfer TO the United States govern
nent all her alleged rights OF prop
erty which were declared TO embrace
practically the whole OF Texas" as
well as extensive tracts in Mexico.
Lower California and along the Pa
cific coast, from California 10 Oregon
was made today by Mary L. Webb.
Of this city, in a memorial sent 70
Vice-President Coolidge for submittal
10 the Senate.
The memorial set forth IN detail
the basis for Mrs. Webb's claims 20
the property, much OF which was
said TO be embraced in the present and
former holdings Of the Colorado and
Red River Land Company. No es-
innate was made OF the total value
beyond the statement that two minor
tracts had been sold for s25. 600 900.
According 70 Mrs. Webb, T. Dewitt,
Cuyler chairman of the Association
OF Railway Executives. is the present
heir-at-law OF the Colorado and Red
River Land Company in contraven-
ton to her rights, which, she asserted.
were upheld in a recent decision OF
the United States Supreme Court
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
MILLIONAIRE HELD
IN FATAL LOVE DUEL
Battle Over TaiIor's Pretty
Typist Results in Syra-
cuse Tragedy.

Syracuse. n. Y, Aug. 30-Owen D.
Dewitt. said to be a millionaire realty
operator Of Rochester, n. Y. was ar
rested here late yesterday at the
Onondaga hotel at the request of
tho police OF Rochester, who want him
to explain the killing OF Frank O'Con-
nor, tailor in nght over a stem
ographer in Rochester. Monday.
Rochester, N. Y. Aug. 3o.---PoIice
spread drag net yesterday for Owen
D. Dewitt wealthy real estate opera
tor, allegedslayer of Frank ]. OCon-
nor tailor In the latters's fashion
able store here. The killing was done,
1t is said, when they battled for the
love of stenographer. O'Connor was
found battered and dead on the floor
by a charwoman.
A young woman employe OF motor
car company is eaid to have been the
central figure around which the trag-
edy revolved. She. 1t is alleged, call
ed frequently at the tailoring shop and
was admired by the men friends OF
OConnor Dewitt, according TO the
janitor, called at noon. The woman
was there. Later a quarrel was heard
and the woman was seen to flee. De-
witt. It is alleged, then departed.
At o'clock. the janitor said, the
visitor known to him as Dewitt called
again, asking him to unlock the tailor
shop door, as he sought a suitcase
needed for trip. The man entered
obtained the suitcase and left.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
FRENCH WAR CLAIMS
JUST, ENVOY INSISTS
Count Chambrun Sets His
Country Alright at Dedica-
ton Of Monument.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Waterford, Pa. Aug. 30.--France
"Tirelcssly pursues the ideal OF JUS
ticc and democracy. which is yours"
Count Charles de Chanlbrun, acting
counselor and charge d'affaires ad
interim OF the French embassy de-
clared in an address today at the un-
yelling Of monument 20 George
Washington on the site OF the his
toric French Fort Jaboeuf. The statue
represents Washington at the age of
"a, when. as n colonel In the Colonial
army under Braddock, no visited the
fort.
when we claim that our German
neighbors, whose factories are as pros
porous as ever" asked Count de Cham
brun. should take their share in the
reparation OF the damages they have
done, is our claim unjustifed? When
we assert that they who are respon-
sible for the laying waste OF a rich
country. should. on behalf Of repara-
ton, pay taxes as heavy as tho taxes
paid by those who have had their
homes destroyed, Is there In such A
contention any touch OF unfairness?
There is not an honest man in the
world even among our former an
tagonists, who can conscientiously
deny the Justice of our claim"
Citing repeated" statements that
Frances military and naval expen-
ditures are excessive" Count de
Chambrun declared, "these expenses
which are being reduced from year 10
year. are at this moment less" than
those OF the United States and al
most one half less than those OF Grea;
Britain"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
CLEVER ATHLETICS At
PEOPLES SETTLEMENT
Some Closely Contested Events
Last Night; More Tomorrow
Night.

The regular monthly track meet for
Intermediates was held on tho Peoples
settlement playground laet evening
before a large and Interested group of
spectators Competition was con-
crowded program. and the track meet
VIII be continued tomorrow evening
tor senior entries.
Members OF the Woman's Club sold
ice cream and cake for the benefit OF
the Penny-e-Day Society. and an
nounce that they Will be at the same
place tomorrow evening with a good
assortment OF fancy cakes and ice
cream. The candy table was well
patronizcd during the evening.
Friends Of the Settlement are cor
daily invited 70 attend the Thurs
day evening meet, from 7o'clock until
a.l5.
A summary OF laet nights program
and winners IL as follows:
High Jump-First. c. Bowers: eec-
ond. p. Cats; third. J. Slattery;
height, 4 feet s inches.
Chinnins-Ffrst. r. Dudz,nski; Sec
ond. d. Bowers: third. J. Alien; mum.
ber OF times, %.
Running broad Jump-E1rst, c
Bowers; second. p. Potock!: third. J.
Allen: distance ls feet 81 inches.
Pole vault-First. J. Allen: second
ID. Bowers: third, A. Farren; height
s feet inches
l2-pound ehot put-F1rst. A. Irons
second II S,aut. third y Goldv. di.
tance 2s feet 10 inches.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
DELAWARE BRONZE
PLANT WRECKED 1Y
FIRE EARLY TO-DAY
Continued from page I

pressure OF the falling beams. Tho
rear wall alone 10 now In danger OF
giving way however.
Tho machinery In tho building was
a twisted mass OF wreckage and a
Mitchell car was completely demolish-
cd.
Rumor had It this morning that tho
fire was tho work OF an incendiary,
for q woman Of the ncighborhood
stated that she had seen a man with
a flaming torch walking up and down
the street Just before the flre occurred.
Although Mr.. Henry could not say that
this was the explanation for tho fro,
he stated that q few weeks ago he had
been awakened bt someone trying to
get into the shop. but had fallen asleep
before he could discover who II was.
The neighbors claimed that they had
seen the torch blazing on the street
corner few moments after tho fire
had started. Mr.. Henry alleged that
he found the door In the rear OF the
building open when he and the fire.
men went there and asserted that Il
had been locked with n paddock last
night. His theory was that someone
had been trying TO steal something
and had dropped a match or a cigar
ette' and ignited the building It
was also stated that a fireman had
found the burning torch, but this was
denied by fire ofY,cials this morning.
Fire Marshal Morton Il. Ainscow
made an inspection Of the Delaware
Bronze Company building and estimat-
cd the loss at $1,000. tho total amount
for which the property was insured
He also estimated the damage 10 the
home Of John G. Henry at 5000 and
that TO the next adjoining house. the
homo OF Mr.. Circole. at 5000. II is
understood that these two houses are
insured but the amount Is unknown.
An attempt was made to discover
the cause OF the flre. but the marshal
was unable to arrive at any con.
ciusions. The idea OF incendiarisp,
still has some grounds but evidence
other than that which the neighbor.
reported is lacking.
A mattress valued at 500 caurh,
fire this morning at the home of Rose
and John Kowalski, 125 Locust street
and was destroyed. Engine Co. No. s
extinguished the blaze. The mattress
was the property Of Mary Alkanouski
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
NOMINATIONS MADE BY
STATE P. 0. S. OF A.
Eighteenth Annual Convention
Resumed at Headquarters
Hero Today.

The 18th annual state convention OF
the Patriotic Order Sons OF America,
was resumed today at its headquar-
scrs. 4os wes, Seventh street.
Nominations FOR state officers. made
yesterday afternoon, resulted as fol-
lows: State President. Warner F.
Greenwood. Dover. and Frank Hick-
man. Port Penn; State vice-presi-
dent. John Halter, Wilmington: State
Master Of Forms. Herman johnson,
Harrington: State Conductor. Austin
Smith, kenton; State Inspector. Nield
Sherman, Seaford: State Guard. R.
Slaughter. Hartly: State Trustees, "
T. Galloway. Laurel: T. S. Kemp,
Viola. and William B. weldin, WI
mington.
II. J. Smith. w. S. Cantwell. W. B.
Weld.n, W. Heaps and A. F. Parsons
of Wilmington and n. Conoway OF
Seaford were nominated for delegates
20 the national convention. which will
be held in Philadelphia next year.
The election takes place today. I,
was decided that the next annual state
convention be held in Dover.
A slight falling Of in membership
was shown by the report OF State
Secretary George L. Austermuhl, the
total membership this year being 2,375
as compared with 2.4o0 for las, year.
Following a vaudeville entertain.
ment for the visitors last night, 7s
candidates were initiated Into the
Rough Riders degree. Addresses were
made by National Secretary Herman
A. Miller Of Easton. Pa, John w
Harper OF Chester. and Charlie,
Brumm Helms, state secretary o.
Pennsylvania. Dinner was served after
the initiation.
This morning efforts were made Il
adopt new constitution and bylaws
Sturdy opposition by some of the
camps from the lower counties made
the work very difficult and at a late
hour very little progress had beer
made. A fourth session will be helc
this afternoon In order TO finish the
work and 20 elect new officers for the
ensuing year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
LOCAL ROTARIANs on
PENNSYLVANIA TRIP

ANut thirty members Of the Rotary
Club VIII motor 20 Wes, Chester this
sf'ernoon. where a baseball game and
'niwclub dinner will feature the pro-
gram arranged by the nearby Penn
eyl~nia Eotariane. The baseball game
~sll h~ played on the Wayne Normal
School athletic field
The local delegation IN charge OF
John krauss. who have slgni,led their
Intention Of making the trip. Includes
y y Bls,s. Albert Bird, Ira Burns
a. Il. csrtlsdss. w. y. Auetin, f. j.
Cheney. William f. Douglas. J. q
Elis~on, C. a. Hamberser. c. III. Cant
c. y, 1su~,son. c. s. Hamm,tt. Il. s
Hickman. William T Budd. ". w
Howell. 7. &. smfvh. II. r. sp<akman,
clarence unEer. William Il. White. G
Morr~ Whituside. l.. X. Yergcr. II. r.
smith G +. Ernst. X. c. Bryan, c. A.
Tome, ID. A. Ward. Walter Bush. W.
Nammele.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
AGAINST
BRIDGE WORK DELAY
Levy Court Anxious for Com
pletlon Of lumbrook
Structure.

The Lsvy Court today directed its
attorney 70 take up with the Balti-
more and Ohio officials the reason for
the delay in the construction Of the
bridge at Lumbrook under which the
Lincoln Highway will pass.
County Engineer Grubb submitted
some action on this matter. Tho re-
port stated the matter had been taken
up several times. but that the rail-
road blamed the contractor for tho
delay In tho work. According to the
proposed plans. the bridge was to be
completed by August Is.
This 10 the only section Of tho road
between Wilmington and Newark not
opened to the public.
Complaint was made by Whining
ton Local Federated Advisory Board
about Chick" Campbell acting as a
county constable at $40 a month, while
he 10 also employed. they allege. as a
special guard by the Baltimore a Ohio
Railroad Co.. doing strike duty. Tho
letter stated that mo man can serve
but one master" and added that this
situation was unfair to the taxpayers
OF tho county. The communication
was ordered received and filed.
Tho Board OF Water Commissioners
was granted permission to open Creek
Road. between Rising Sun Lane and
Breck's LAne to supply city water to
the distributing syetem in and around
tho district recently owned by e. I.
du Pont DO Nemours q Co., and known
ag "Brandyw1ne A3Ils."
Bsds for repeArv to Tsuuimore1
Bridge repianl1ins tho River Front
bridge and for typewriters. once
printing and supplies, were referred
TO tho Court as a committee Of the
whole. The bids were as follows; Fen
nimore Bridge, Thomas R. Clarinsbold
$2s.530; Latta and Roberts, $37,463
Del. Construction Co., s19.9S9.
River Front Bridge. H. c. Clark
s1o.soo; F. r. Jones. Jr. $1l,l6s;
John w. Tanning. s1o.351; James A
Coates. $1s,644 and Victor Gilman. So
343. Walsh Bros. trial liet, $157; other
printing 500; Progressive Press Tr!a,
liet 1882; WI. Printing Co. $162; Mat.
thews Co.. and G. L. r. Thompson sub
mitted bids not totalled which were
referred with the others.
Typewrttere. L. c. Smith Co., $15s;
Underwood Co.. Sis.
The Levy Court. this afternoon, ap
proved the payment Of $500 a month
for July and August to Frederick w
Carpenter. consulting engineer OF tn,
Washington Street Bridge.
The Court held up the watchman,
payroll. and also held UP the paymen
OF a bill for $50. for repairs to tn,
bridge.
The commissioners adjourned, afte
business had been transacted, unit
next Wednesday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
MAKING PLANS FOR
lON|NG THE CITY
Committee In Charge Of the
Movement viii Hold Meet
Ing Next Month.

With tho approach of September and
the cloa~ of tho vacation season Will
minutcnians are expected TO renew
their activity IN offering ideas as to
City Flaming and zoning. While no
m~ctinss hayc been held since June,
the Wilmington zoning Committee has
not been inactive. as its chairman.
Councilman Alex II. Ahrahsms. has
heen In touch with yoninG experts In
various cities and has also secured
considerable data concerning the zcn-
lns OF nearby cities
Mr. Ahrshams stated this morning
that he had secured extracts from the
Awr of New Jersey covering zonine
IN that state. Thcsc laws, passed AT
different sessions Of the Legislature,
regulate tho Yoning of municipalities
They are extensive and cover all the
best ideas that have been advanced
by ronlns experts. lie has data from
the Department OF Commerce M
Washington. which has made n study
- sonins, and hns been In correspon-
dcnce with John NJ. Cries. chief OF the
rlanning and Housing Bureau Of Mr..
ucovcr's department. lie also has
information concerning the coming
work IN several cities nearby and
articles on tho subject written by such
men ma Edward NJ. Bassctt. Herbert
q. Swan and Campbell Scott He has
the assurance Of both Mr.. Swan and
Mr.. Scott that they would he pleased
10 come 90 Wilmington 10 make an
address.
Mr.. Swan was ono of the three men
IN charee of New York zoning work
and Is credited with having success
fully soncd more communities than
any other single individual IN the
United States. cities about tho size Of
Wilmington which he has zoned are
Nonkcrs. y. y. and Patterson. y. J.
Mr.. Scott Is president % the Tech
meal Advisory Corporation and is also
considered quite an expert on tho
subject
Speaking on tho subject. Mr.. Ahra-
hams said: The growth OF the idcs
has hccn remarkable. One hundred
and ffiy cities now have zon.ng or
dlnaneos adopted or In course OF prep
aration, and IN almost every city
who're coming has been undertaken
city planning also is under way"
A meeting os the Wilmington zon.
ms Committee will bc held In Sep.
tcmhcr. Tho committee comprise.
Councilman Alex. II. Ahrahams. chair.
man; Mayor Leroy Harvey. Presi
dent Of Council Howard NJ. Ward
Councilman John J. Mulvena. Asses
cor wcllcr r. Slower. Councilman
Jamcr r. MoManus. Engineer Harr,
l.. Maier. Walter 3. Brown. John F,
Heaiy. Charles c. Kur;z. Park Super,
int~nsient Edward r. Mack. Matthew d
Murphy, Francis A. Price. Fred II
oN~7hror and w. T. Budd
n any citizens have any suggestion.
20 offer. tho members VIII be pleaAe,
20 receive then,. a. they desire ever,
one 70 thoroughly understand xonin,
prior 70 the seasson of tho LegsslAsue
when . sonine bill will he presented.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
P|RAT|CAL U-BOAT
BURIED IN THE SEA
Sank Ton Vessels During Her
Infamous Career a. Oer-
man Naval Unit.
1y Associated Press to Every Hvsn,ns.

Portsmouth. Va, Aug. 3o.-The
U-11l. former German submarine
cruiser. credited with having sent at
least 10 ships to the bottom OF the
Atlantic. Is to be buried in tho open
sea today. She will be taken 20 or
30 miles or the Virginia Capes. where
her valves will be opened and she will
be allowed to sink In about 900 feet
OF water, which, In the language OF n
navy oficer. will be sufficiept for her
peaceful and permanent extinction" :"
The U-111 has. resisted decent bur,
lal twice. A year ago. when she was
being towed TO Lynn Haven Roads
to become n target for air bombing,
she went down while In tow. She was
rescued and floated TO the navy yard
on pontoons. but before her dock
could be pumped out, she went down
again.
Tho navy mon then decided to let
her remain there until shc was roady
to be towed to Sea.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
NEGRO WOMEN OBJECT.
TAKE Exception "a Republican Com.
mittee ignoring Them.

Discon'cnt over their non-repre-
eeniat.on on the Republican State
Comm.,,ee was expressed by colored
Republican women voters al a meet
inr Of the Republican Colored Wom-
enc City Committee at g2s French
stree, last night. Mrs. Carrie NJ
Pipes presided and Miss Katherine
Robinson acted as secretary
], was pointed out that although
the white women Of the city are rep.
resented by Mrs. Donald 5. Ashbrook
the colored women have no represen.
iauve. DR.. ConwsN Banton !s the
representative Of the coloeed Republi-
can raon on the committee. he out.
lined the partys principles las, night
a eonmis,eo comprising Mrs Blanche
stubts. Mrs. Meta Boldly and Eleanor
hyn~on was appointed 20 ascertain
legislation needed for the bettermenr
of women.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
HAY FEVER VICTIMS
TO GET A RESPITE
Health Board Will Insist That
All Pollen Laden Weeds
be Cut.

Members of tho Board OF Health at
their meeting this morning decided to
have tho secretary proceed without
further delay against tho owners Of
vacant lots where weeds Of all kinds
flourish in abundance and who have
failed to comply with orders from the
health department to have the weed
crop cut and disposed OF. According
to the provisions OF a city ordinance II
any owner, agent or tenant OF such
property within the city limits shall
refuse or neglect to have the weeds
cut within fivc days after receiving
notice from the health officials they
shall be subject to n penalty of SIS
and an additional fine OF 81 for every
day thereafter the nuisance Is per-
mitted to continue.
1t developed at the meeting that
there have been probably 100 OF these
notices sent to as many owners OF
lots where weeds grow and only abou:
80 per cent of them have complied
with the order. The balance have
ignored the notice and the members OF
the health board have concluded it is
about time to put stop to tho seem
ingly, general disregard for orders
from this branch OF the city govern
ment and the apparent public indif-
ference to anything the health Of
flcials attempt TO enforce.
1t was admitted that II Is useless
for tho board to be dallying forever
with subjects which should be dis
posed Of with dispatch and with flrm.
ness and there was a disposition on the
part Of some Of the members to take q
positive stand in enforcing city health
laws instead Of evasion or delay which
many residents claim has been a char.
acteristic OF the official acts OF the
present membership.
DIR. r. s. McBirney, the secretary
said the weeds are rotting and the
pollen from them 10 blown over the
city to the detriment OF those es
pecially who suffer from hay fever. 1
was the sense OF the meeting that tn,
secretary swear out warrants for al
those who refuse to have the weed;
cut after due notice and that he shall
proceed at once. On this basis ther,
may be a s1ut In the city court 1udg-
Ing by the number OF property owner
who have lots on which weeds ar,
permitted 10 flourish and who hav,
failed to comply with orders to hav,
them removed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
GARBAGE COLLECTOR
WILL BE FINED FOR
FAILURE TO FUNCTION
Continued from page /

Its cart TO the house and make the
collection and then the fine Of so cents
will be imposed on the regular collec-
tor. The householder making the COM
plaint will be given a slip to sign to
signify the city has made the collec-
ton. The health board officials will
keep in touch with the resident max
ing the complaint and the resident will
be instructed to advise tho board II
the collection is not made within the
six hour time limit
This is the plan. but Il was learned
from city officials other than members
OF the Board OF Health After the Sc
cret meeting this morning tho sub
5ect was presented to DR.. c. NJ. Handy
the president. and no admitted It was
correct and that this 10 what will be
done. beginning tomorrow. When
asked why the members had insisted
on transacting this matter behind
closed doors and only after the news
paper representatives had left the
regular session upon adjournment, he
said a motion 10 adjourn had been
made and he did not know the subject
CONSlQeIdllOn,
However. Mayor Harvey and other
city officials knew 1t was to be con-
sidered and that some action was to
be taken by the health officials to-
day. No explanation was offered for
the keen desire of some OF the mem
bers OF the Board OF Health to dis
cuss city business. and especially prob.
lems affecting 80 deeply so many peo.
pie behind closed doors and in secret
and DR.. Handy could not state why
these members desire 10 handle city
business in secret. He declared ht
personally has always stood for oper
meetings and the transaction OF city
business in public.
Those attending today's meeting ir
addition to DR.. Handy and Secretary
McBirney, were Col. Joseph c. Law,
son, DR.. Murray and r. Jefferis.
was the latter who made the motor
to adjourn the open meeting afte,
the transaction OF routine business
DR.. Handy denied today that as fal
as he knows that any member OF tn,
health board is financially or other
wise interested or associated with
Sylvester Healy. the contractor, whit
does the garbage collecting. He coult
not state why today's conference o.
meeting on the garbage question wa
held in secret.
A new scheme for the disposal o
garbage has come to light. II ha
been found that the waste paper re
ceptacles found on the street corner
are being extensively used as reposi
tories for slop. Many residents pre-
sumably who fnd the garbage ac
cumulating at their homes have beel
| bundling 1t up and tossing II int
these waste paper cans. Employees o
the Street and Sewer Department VIII
clean out these cans have been findin
many bundles of garbage in them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
JEWS REJOICE AT MANDATE.
Wilson and Harding Extend Feliclta-
tions to Celebrants OF Ratification.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, Aug. DISQUALIFICATION
OF the Palestine mandate was COM
meeting attended by more than 5000
Jews.
Messages from President Harding
and Former President Wilson We're
read. Mr.. Harding reiterated his
sympathy toward the Zionist move
ment."
Mr. Wilson expressed regret that
the state Of his present strength"
prevented his attending the meeting.
while felicitating those present, "on
the realization OF your hopes,H
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-30
Had Successful Fishing Trip.

Deputy Register OF Wills, Isaac r.
Brown, Jr., Deputy Register in
Chancery, Joseph C. Jolls. DR.. E. G.
Stump, Clifford ". Mannering. and w.
T. Pearce. Jr., had a successful days
fishing out OF Little Creek, on Tues
day, having boated los trout and
croakers. the catch running about
three fourths trout Of large size. Mr..
Pearce caught the firet fish. Mr..
Mannerng caught the last, while Mr..
Brown had to be content with catch
ing the largest number. His total was
AZ, two OF them being landed at one
time. Several sharks, and a balloon
fish were also, caught and properly
disposed of, but not included in the
total. On the way home, the party
stopped on at the Democratic con-
yention,