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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
RENEW TREATY FIGHT.
Senator Pittman Tries to Have
the Pacific Pact
Amended.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Washington. March l5-The at
tempt To amend the four power treaty
50 that outside nations would be call
"a into consultation regarding Pacific
controversies, was renewed In the
Senate today. despite the defeat yes
terday Of two amendments for the
purpose.
A new amendment. more limited in
scope, than those already rejected. was
presented by Senator Plttman, Demo
crat Nevada. II provided that In any
future controversy outside nations
having interests Ia tho Pacific would
be called into conference Tor con-
sideration" Of the subject. In the
TWO previous proposals the words FOR
consideration and adjustment" were
used and the participating powers
were not limited 10 those having in
terests In the Pacific,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
HARDING G0LFING AGAIN.
Rushes to Links Upon Arrival
at ST. Augustine; Holds
Reception Tonight.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


81. Augustine. Fla, March 15-Ar-
rtying here early today by train from
Palm Beach, President Harding and
mis- party planned TO make a f1naa two
days stay here before leaving Friday
on the return trip 10 Washington. The
President wound up his houseboat
cruise at Palm Beach yesterday, put
ting in day of golf and other recrea-
ton there before boarding the train
for st. Augustine.
Invitations have been accepted by
the President and Mrs. Harding TO be
the honor guests at a public reception
to be given at the Ponce De Leon
Hotel here tonight.
The special train conveying the
Presidential party from Palm Beach
arrived at s.45 o'clock. President
Harding breakfasted on his car and
went Immediately to the links for a
round of golf.
The train left Palm Beach at mid
night, was preceded all the way by a
pilot train, and precautions similar 10
those taken on the trip south from
Washington We're followed by the rail
road.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
COURT 0VERRULES
ADA|R DEMURRER
Attorney Asks for Rule to Show
Why All Evidence Was Not
Submitted.

Demurrer filed by Robert Adair.
attorney. 20 the indictment charging
/ him with embezzlement by attorney.
was ovcrruled by Judges Harrington
and Richards in Court OF General Ses-
sions. following which Mr.. Adair pre-
scented a petition asking that a rule
he issued 20 the attorney general COM
mandins him 10 show cause why GER
tain evidence and testimony in his
possession was not submitted before
the grand jury. why the indictment
should not be quashed or referred
hack 10 the grand jury at the May
term OF court for its further and fun
consideration. Action on tho petition
and arraignmcu; oi Mr. Adair were de-
ierred unth this afternoon by Judge
Harrington.
In his petition Mr.. Adair alleged
that receipt for the $65 involved in
the transaction. the contract on a
copy OF the receipt. TWO checks aggre-
eating Sc, correspondence and cop
les OF correspondence between him and
Alexander Jameson. attorney for Ed
ward du Ross and certain testimony
were IN the possession OF the attorney
general az the time ~ the presenting
81 the Indictment before the grand
jury. but that the attorney general
failed 10 offer 1t for that body's con-
slderat.on. The evidence ana testt-
mouy referred 20 Is Inaterla! 10 the
cause and was necessary to be pr.-
sented before the grand inques, in or
der that the petitioner should have a
fair and impartial consideration. Mr
IA d
denCe and testimony was put before
The jury and that il it had been a
different action would have been taken
which would have been favorable 10
him. He charges that because OF the
failure OF the State 10 offer that evi-
dcnce and the testimony of MIR. Jane
son, the Indictment was found with
"ui due process Of law and is in VIC
au"n Of tho constitution and law.
Judge Harrington seemed inclined
20 feel that 10 was discretionary with
nv attorney general az 10 what evi-
dence should be presented before the
grand jury which contention Was
made Ly the State
II is not at the discretion OF the
/ auornty y-gcneral when ones liberty
is al stake declared Mr. Adair
Judge Harrington set forth that. in
asinuch as Mr. Adair j. an officer OF
the court IL Is important 10 him and
jhe community that the case be dis
posed Of as soon as possible. that MIR.
Adar. If he f. innocent. should purge
himself ~ the charge.
Al FIRST Judge Harrington declined
io postpone the arraignnent of Mr.
AdaT any further, but later decided
10 allow him 10 plead this afternoon.
4 when decision Will be given on his
petition.
Mr.. Adair said that II the court
ordered that he be ARA lgned before
me noon recess, he would be Obliged
20 decline 10 plead.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
NO CONSPIRACY SHOWN.
Case of scayalio, Nari aud the Tlgani's
Ends Suddenly.

The case OF Domnick Scavallo.
James Nari. Joseph and Frank Tlgani
charged with conspiracy. terminated
suddenly In Court Of General Sessions
today Shortly after court opened
Deputy Attorney General Finger fiIed
a motion 10 drop the charges against
the Tigani brothers. In an effort TO
secure the admission. as evidence, OF
a can alleged to have been found at the
address on Madison street. In connec~
ton with the case.
Shortly aftu this counsel for the
defense of Nari and Scavalld asked
the court for binding instructions for
a verdict Of not guilty. Lengthy argu-
ment cusuod on this point and finally
resulted in the court giving binding
instructions to the jury TO return a
verdict of not guilty
Judge Harrington In giving the
opinion ot the court said that ma
jority of the court were OF the opinion
that there was no positive evidence TO
support the charge OF conspiracy,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
RAIL UNIONS WARN
j. S. LABOR BOARD
Drastic Program Planned to
Defend Principles of Organ
led Workers, They Say.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Chicago, March IA warning
that drastic action" is being planned
TO defend the principles for which
railroad union labor stands was en-
bodied in a resolution adopted last
night at a mass meeting OF railroad
employees held under the auspices OF
the shop crafts employees Of the Chi
cago and Northwestern Railway.
The message was addressed 70 the
United States Railroad Labor Board.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
LADY White MURDERED:
LONDON Boobies DAzED
Skull Fractured by Unknown
AssaiIant After Bridge
Guests Had Conc.
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

London. March 15.--Lady Alice
White. who was found unconscious in
her room In a london hotel yesterday
morning, died this morning at O'Clock
Lady White. who was the widow Of
Sir Edward White. late Chairman OF
the London County Council. was dis
covered in an unconscious state in a
London hotel yesterday with her skull
terribly fractured. apparently by GONE
blunt instrument.
The police are investigating what at
the moment is a sensational mystery
with no clues, and which the press
describes as murder. The victim wa s
between 50 and so years OF age.
Lady White gave a bridge party IN
the hotel Monday night 10 a number OF
her friends. She retired TO her bedroom
in perfect health at II o'clock. Nothing
had been disturbed in the room, and
there was no sign OF forcible entry.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
SONS OF DELAWARE
HOLD BANQUET IN
HONOR OF LADIES
Renew Allegiance to Native
State at Reception in Belle
vue-Stratford.
81 YEARS OF ACTIVITY

Tho tenth annual ladies' night o.
the Sons of Delaware at the Bellevue.
Stratord hotel. Philadelphia. last nigh
proved a brilliant affair and an even
of Importance In tho history OF Phlla.
delphia and Wilmington society
Pledging even n stronger allegiance I,
their native state. nearly three hun.
dred members of the society. with
their wives and friends, paid high
tribute 10 the Diamond State. The oc-
casion marked the thirty-flrst year OF
the eociety's activities. The Sons OF
Delaware is composed OF former resi-
dents of this state living In Phlladel-
phla and vicinity.
By sustaining scholarship at the
niversity Of Delaware and establish
ing the custom of an annual visit 10
their native soil. the Sons OF Delaware
nave achieved a prestige which places
them in the front rank of PHILADELPHIA
social organizations. II is the purpose
0f the Sons OF Delaware, as n f,ttine
recognition OF their native state. tc
maintain the high standard OF the
past and reach out for the widest pos
sihle service and usefulness.
The tenth annual Ladies' Night wa s
the first event of tho year. Prior e.
he banquet in the ballroom. the new.
elected officers extended greetings {,
members and their guests. The of
ncers are: Jennings Hood. president:
John w. Graham, Jr., vice president:
Samuel A. Townsend. second vice.
sid
retary; Leonard c. Dill. treasurer and
George II. Ilynson. historian. Th,
committee on dinners. music and deco
ration comprised William V. Smith
chairman; Dr. II. u. Hickman, Robert
McCaulley, &. $. Nesbitt, Samuel A
Townsend and Alexander T.. William.
son. The committee on speakers and
guests comprised II. q. Moore. chair.
man; Richard Fisher. Daniel w. sim
kins. Rowe Stewart and NJ. y. Willis
Jr.
Bishop Edwin II. Hughes Of Roston
noted author and lecturer, was tho
principal speaker at the dinner. Mrs
James Starr. Jr., president Of tho
Society Of Colonial DANES of America
extended greetings on behalf OF thai
historic organization.
Use Ballroom and Glover Room.
Both the ballroom and Clover Room
OF the Bellevue-Strat atford were place.
al the disposal OF the large gatherlns
Of people, Those responsible for tn,
arrangements left nothing undone an<
The affair proved one OF the most en-.
toyable and successful ever given b,
the society.
The spacious ballroom was nttingl,
decorated with potted plants The in.
dividual tables. with pink shaded
Candiesticks. together with the hand
some gowns Of the ladies'. made I'll,
scene one Of unusual beauty Addins
10 the general atmosphere was IN,
good fellowship OF the Sons Of Della
ware.
Seated a. the speakers table wer,
Jennings Hood. president. who pre-.
sided; Mrs. Hood. Mr.. and Mrs. A. p
Irwin. Or. and Mrs, W. J. Mitchell
Mr.. and Mrs B. G Moore. Raymonc
II. Paul, Bishop Edwin II. Hughes
Mrs. James Starr, Jr.. DR.. and Mrs
Walter Huilihen. Arthur G. Wilkin
son. Mrs a. y. Redding and c. S
\esbitt.
Continued on page 2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
M|TTEN Wins FIGHT
FORP.R. 7. CONTROL
Elects Five Directors and Gusts
Opponents on the
Board.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

py Assocldled tresS 10 Every Evening.
Philadelphia. March 15.-Thomas E.
Mitten, president OF the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit Company. succeeded in
winning the issue between him and
five directors at the annual stock
holders meeting today when he had
sufficient proxies TO appoint directors
favorable TO him in the places OF his
opponents. Only two OF the opposing
directors appeared at the meeting and
they did not vote.
The new directors are: Doctor
Arthur r. Mitten. son OF the presi-
dent; Nelson Robinson. New York
financier; John w. McElroy. yardman
in the way department OF the COM
pany; II. c. Tuly. Buffalo, head of
the Buffalo street Railway Company
and Coleman J. J. Joyce, one Of the
jun!cr counsel for the company.
Those displaced were W. ]. Mont
gomegy. William Y. Triple. Frank
Buck. G. J. Matthews and jeremiah
T. Sullivan.
The issue between President Mitten
and the former directors involved an
allegation by the latter that the pref
dent had pledged the company to i'm
portant financial transactions without
consulting the board, and had
promised six per cent dividend this
year. whereas the former directors
did not believe the finances OF the
company warrant their promise.
Two hundred Z. K. T. employees.
mostly motormeE and conductors In
uniform modified at the meeting TO
support President Aiitten. They sat
in a bloc" and appeared as mem
hers Of tho Cooperative Welfare As
ISOLATION of Employees which recently
bought 10000 shares of stock from
their earnings and turned their proxies
over 10 Mr. Mitten.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
NOT TO PRESS PAYMENT.
L. ). Just Wanted TO Establish Recog-
milton of Rhine Army Claims.

bS AshNClAlsu k~EtSS 10 hNSrN Evening.
Washington, March l5.--Recognl-
tion by other interested governments
OF the rights of the United States in
connection with distribution Of Ger
man reparations was all that was
sought at this time in the recent de-
mand upon the Allied finance minis
ters for payment OF s24l 100000 ex-
penses OF the American army OF oc-
cupRtion. a high administration Of
ticial said today.
Having established it's case" Il was
said, the United States will not press
further now It's demands for payment
OF the bill Presentation OF the de-
mand last week before the Allied H.
nance ministers is regarded by this
government as serving notice that
its rights must be respected. Il was
said and recognition OF that attitude
by the government was all that was
desired
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
CROW TO QUIT SENATE.
Governor Sproul Wnl Name PlttSburg
er 70 Succeed Him.

Philadelphia. March 15.-Governor
Sproul will appoint John \. Bell.
P.ttsburg banker and friend OF Mayor
Magee. Of that city. as the successor
to United States Senator William F.
Crow. whose resignation is expected
IN a day or SO. according 10 the best
Information IN political circles today.
Announcement ot the fact that Sen
ator Crows long-anticipated with
drawal had been accomplished was
made last night In the State Capitol.
following a series Of conferences be-
tween the governor and men and wo-
men political leaders
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
DEMANDS OF MINERS
MADE ON OPERATORS

The principal demands OF the
anthracite miners 10 be pre-
sented to the operators tomor-
row are:
A two-year contract.
A twenty per cent increase
In the contract wages scale;
81 n day increase 10 all labor
paid by the day. and that dif-
fcrentials existing between diff
ferent classes OF employees prior
to the 1920 award be restored.
A uniform wage scale in all
collicries for occupations of like
character.
An eight-hour day for all en-
ployes. those working under
ground to count their hours
from the time they enter the
mine until they leave II.
A standard check CT provi-
sion.
That where coal is paid for
by the car the system be
changed to a tonnage basis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
BROKERS' ADMIT "BUCKETING."
Two Plead Guilty TO Grand Larceny
In New York Cleanup.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. March 15.-IsIdor Fred
man and George Markelson. among
the first Wall street brokers 10 he in
dicted during the bucketshop investi-
cation conducted by the district at
torney's office. pleaded guilty in Su-
preme Court today 10 grand larceny
They will be sentenced March 20.
Samuel NJ. Small 10 years old, who
was indicted with them. will be placed
on trial tomarrOw. Friedman and
Markelson are expected to testify for
the prosecution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
100000 FIRE AT TRENTON.

Hoboken, y. J., March I5.-Firs
which started early today in the
Fisher Bronze ~ Company
Building. destroyed the structure.
spread TO a five story tenement. and
burned eight garages before It was
controlled. Early estimates placed the
loss at 5000, 900.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
DIR. Holman on Way Home.

. telegram was received yesterday
from DIR. NJ. B. Holman, Eighteenth
and Washington streets, In which he
states that he has left Seattle and
will be in this city, ready to resume
practice on Monday. DIR. Holman left
on the Sth of January for a trip
through the Orient with the Shriners,
visiting China, Japan. Manila, &c.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
May be Taken TO New York.

New York detectives this morning
came here TO take charge OF the three
men held by the local police on charges
OF having stolen automobile In their
possession. The cargo OF $4,000 worth
Of silk which was I'm the automobile
AZ the time Of the arrest on Monday
Is still IN the possession of the local
police.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
Commissioner Collins Better.

The condition OF Levy Court Com
missioner Sherburne a. Collins, who
underwent a surgical operation at
Jefferson Hospital. Philadelphia, is i'm
proving. When County Engineer
Grubb telephoned to the hospital to-
day. Mr.. Collins was sitting up and
eating dinner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
Guardian Appointed.

Chancellor Wolcott, in the Orphans
Court. today, appointed John |. Atkin-
son guardian of Mary Il. Atkinson.
John Pearce Cam presented a petit
ton for the partition of real estate
of James Booth. deceased, and an
order for summons was granted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
DR.. Green to Address Hercules Club.

DR.. Francis Harvey Green, head
master of the Pennington Seminary for
Boys. Pennington. y. j.. will address
the regular monthly luncheon OF the
Hercules Club tomorrow at noon in
the Du Barry Room OF the Hotel du
Pont. He has chosen as his subject
The Spirit in Which TO Work"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
200 SHOP WORKERS STRIKE.
Mite In Protest Against Letting Re-
pairs Out 10 Contractors.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Scranton. Pa. March 1.-two hun
dred shop employees Of the Erie Rail-
road at Dunmore. near Scranton. and
about 100 at Ayoca. ceased work to-
day In protest, it was reported, against
the company letting shop work out
under the contract system To thu
Meadville company at MeadviIle. Pa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
STORM DUE HERE TODAY.
Washington Issues Warning OF "Dls-
turbance- Along the Atlantic Coast.

BY Associated Press to Evero Evening.
Washington. March 15.-The wealth
er bureau today issued the following
storm warning:
Advisory $50 a. N. northeast
storm warnings displayed on the At
lantic coast from Norfolk. Va, 10
Atlantic City. y. J.
Disturbance central over North
Carolina, and moving eastward. will
be attended by strong northeast and
north winds. diminishing tonight"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
Amuseu nts Tonight

Garrick Vaudeville and Pictures.
Queen Miss Lulu Bett"
Majestic Ten Nights in a Bar-roou ''
Arcadia - The Truth About Husbands. :"
Savoy-"A Sailor-Made Man
Grand Lucky arson" and At BAY
Strand-"The Old Nest"
Auditorium Roller skating
Play yhcuse--No attraction
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15

Abe Greenstein. 215 woodlawn ave-
nue.. was in City Court today on a
charge OF harhoring bowling dog.
The case was continued until Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15

Washington. March 15-With but
single charge from the form IN
which II was approved last week by
tho ways and means committee ma
jority. the compromise soldiers bonus
bin was ready today for formal pres
entation 10 the House
The time at which the bill will he
called up Will not be determined,
Chairman Fordney said. until the re-
turn here Monday Of Speaker Gillett
who Is a guest OF President Harding
in Florida.
Speaker Gillett. before his departure
for Florida, told Chairman Fordney
not 20 depend entirely on suspension
OF the rules as a means Of getting the
bonus bill before the house.
This was disclosed today by Mr..
Fordney after his attention bad been
called to the dispatches from Palm
Beach. Mr.. Fordney explained that
the bill could be taken up next Tues
day or later under a special rule and
added that he was not opposed to full
and free discussion on the floor.
II am willing that the sunlight be
! turned on the bill." said the Michigan
member. who will direct its course in
the House. "I recall that we put the
first bonus bill through under a sus-
/ pension OF the rules and that there
was not a ripple on the water about
it."
/ Speaker Gillett is expected 10 confer
here Sunday with Mr.. Fordney and
other House leaders on the question
/ OF procedure.
Indications today were that the COM
/ pleted bill would not be presented to
the House until tomorrow as the COM
mittee report will not be completed
and printed before that time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15
TAX COLLECTORS FORCE WILL
COMB The STATE FOR ALL WHO
ATTEMPT TO DODGE FILING FEE
Jester Says All Over 2l, Except Those Specifically
Exempt Must Pay; Will Get After Delinquent Repub-
lcans First Time for Making State Returns Extended
for Five Days; Federal Time Up Tonight.

The two busiest places In Whining
ton today were the Internal Revenue
of'ce In the Postofiice Building, and
the State income tax Office, in the VIII
mington Savings Fund Building. While
tho rain deferred somewhat the actiyi-
ties of the shoppers. II did not stop
those who had delayed making nav
ments OF income tax, both State and
Federal. from attending to tho mat
ter.
Harry t. Graham. internal revenu
collector. hopes To be able to clear up
nh the small Federal returns by mid
night His force OF clerks will, how
ever. remain on the Job untn 3 o'clock
tomorrow morning TO attend 10 all the
clerical work. Tomorrow will loo his
big day, inside" because the force of
deputies and clerks will have 10 han
die tho big returns that will arrive iu
today's mail
AZ tho office Of the State income tax
collector the situation IL different It's
'he frst time that any effort has
been made to collect a filinE f,. .1N.
and because the thousands pa, %.
payment " this tax until the &, ..w
days. the offices here. at Dover and At
Georgetown. have been unable To-
handle the crowds that have tried L.
obey tho law. AS "A consequence of
the great rush. NJ. Howard Jester.
school tax commissioner. today an
nounCed a fVc-day extension Of time
To- those who have rot filcd a return.
Mir Jester said
"BeCausc W the fact that the
clerical force of the State school
TaN department IL unable TO han
die the various returns made by
taNables under Chapter 9, Volume
81. Delaware Laws, the Tax De-
partmcut has decided that IN is
judgment. good cause exists for
allowing further time Tor fling
returns and Il is hereby ordered
that the time for fling such re-
turns shall be extended until and
includine the twentieth day "
March. \. H.. 1922"
For today only the office will re
main open until ? o'clock tonight. the
clerks work ng continuously. After
today. because of q time extension.
the office will make regular hours.
from In the morning untn 8 in the
afternoon and only until noon on Sat
urdays According 10 Commissioner
Jester. this will permit those who
nave failed 20 make returns, ample
opportunity 70 do so. and those who
put OF filing returns until Monday.
and then find they cannot he accom-
modated. II that should prove the case.
VIII not be excused
The offices at Dover and George
town will also enjoy the FIVE DAYS
grace
Commissioner Jester said that many
cases Of extreme poverty had come
20 his attention. and that the con-
dition Of these men and women were
being taken into consideration. One
man tried 10 impose on the commits
sioner by saying that he had not
worked for years Il learned" said
Mr.. Jester, that ne had rents com
ine In from several houses. lie will
pay"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-15

Read the classification II or the clas.
sifed ad section and see what houses
are for rent today.--Adv.