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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
swRDEs CUT LIQUOR IN HALF.
Use Has Declined 80 Per Cent Under
Rationing System.

ny Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Stockholm. jan. 12.-The consump-
ton Of intoxicating liquors IN Sweden
has been reduced nearly so per cent
since tho beginning OF 1914 when
sweden's liquor rationing system went
into effect. This Ii shown by tho
lntest Official reports which state that
tho reduction took place without abso-
lutely excluding anyone from the use
OF alcoholic Stimulants except those
who abused tho law by drinking to
excess.
Under the Swedish rationinR sys-
tenn individuals arc given cards upon
which'tbey can obtain a given amount
OF distilled liquor or wines. The maxi
mum amount allowed 10 any indi-
vidual is about seven and one-half
yints per month and this Is allowed to
married men.
Married women receive no allow
nnce except from their husbs nds
cards. white unmarried women re-
ceive as low as one and onc-half pintf
per month.
on special occnsions such ss we'd
diugs or festivities these allowances
are Increased II requested.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
PARK BOARD REGRETS
Mr.. MENTIONS DEATH
He Was a Commissioner for
Many Years and Gave
Valuable Service.

The regular meeting of tho Board of
Park Commissioners was held yester-
day afternoon.
The treasurer's report showed the
receipt OF $1,000 from city Council,
and s2.25eeo from tho Associated
Charities 10 cover tho payroll OF extra.
men put on during the unemployment
situation. A balance OF s2.252.2i Is
showp in the general fund.
The action OF the Executive Com
mittee In approving the closing Of
the North Drive 10 the proposed row
road, on which the Arundel Company
Is now ct work, was irdcrsed. The
new. road WIFI make access from
Brandywine Park 20 Alapocas Park
much easier. II was stated by Com
missioner Baynerd.
No news concerning the shipment
Of the buffalo promised by the
Forestry Depe rtment has been re-
oeived. although the check for crat-
Ing and putting on board cars has
been forwarded.
A wooden model OF the proposed
concrete bench for Rodney SqunI has
been completed and placed In the
square. for report and estimate.
The following minute was adopted
'Dennis j. Mention. who for many
years was n most attentive and eff
Client member OF this body. died or
the fourth instant. He came into the
Board OF Park COMMISSIONER aN mn
associate member. being tho Chair
man OF the City Council finance coin-
mittee. Z, ysst
After his term a. chairman OF the
Council finance COMMITTEES expired, he
was appointed by tho resident Judge
~ 4 member OF the Park Commission
and by reappointment he continued tc
be a member until December 81, 1918
Working in conjunction with VIII
liam NJ. Candy. then president OF the
commission. and others. he was very
effective In the negotiations and ar
rangcments for the purchases of lant
for parks, which were made in III.
early days OF the Park Commission
I'VE desire 20 record in this wa,
our sense OF his great usefulness. TIL,
Secretary is directed 10 send a con,
OF this minute 20 his family"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
DANCE AT BROwNsON HALL.

Al BrOwnsop Hall. THURSDAY
evening. February 2. l25 couples. the
guests OF St. Pauls Alumni Associs-
tion. danced 10 the music furnished
by Paul Kern's Six Syncopators. and
an enjoyabl- time was had.
e Miss Catherine CaIeIn delighted
those present by her mastery rx-
hibition of fancy dancing and was
accompanied on the piano BY VIII
liam II. Carney. Miss Regina Rol-
Ter and Edward Burg We're winners
OF prizes in the Spot Dance. In the
Elimination Dance Miss Elsie Man
love and Leo Boyle were the holders
Of the last called number and were
the recipients OF prizes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
Rural Real Estate Transfers.

The County Board Of Assessment
reports the following transfers of
rural real estate:
Land at Belemoor. by David r.
LYMAN 10 Humphrey Mckinley. for
S725; adjoining land. by David r.
Lyman 10 David Comfy. for s45O
Land at Chrisiiana. by George But
Ter TO Annie Wilson for 5000.
Land at Gwlnnhurst, ny the Gwinn-
hurst Development Co. 60 The Della
ware Construction Co. for s525.
Land ct Penn Rose by Andrew L.
Johnson 10 William II. kiddoo for $500
adjoining land, by Walter Ainsworth
TO William kiddco. FOR $3.50
Land at Meadowbrook, by Joseph
Paul Woodward to James Sawyer
for 5000.
Land at New Castle, by William W
Wipf TO John Jester, tor $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
SAYS THEATRE WAS FAULTY.
hnhkerbocker Engineer Says His
Suggestions Were Ignored.

Washington, Fob. 11.-Use of
double ! beams under all trusses and
heavy beams IN the roof framing Of
the Knickerbocker Theatre appar-
entity was not carried out as sug-
geSfd by him. Melvin s. Rich, en-
gineer, testified yesterday az the
eoroner's inquest into the collapse OF
the roof Of that t6eatre with the loss
of 2s lives.
Mr.. Rich said he deslgaated the
original roof support. but never
agreed with the substituted plans for
the roof framing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
American rights in mandsted terri
tory.
Praises Conference Work.


Praises Conference Work.
The work OF tho Conference a.
whole tho President laudcd In Eener-
ous terms. The United States, he said
had Joined In showing the world the
spectacle OF nations meeting about the
Conference stablc In peace FREQ from
the passions Of war. to faoc each other
reasonably and TO remove dangers. He
also expressed the opinion that a way
to common understanding has been
found to be practical and speedily ar
ranged, and suggested that the Con-
ference has developed new world
school OF diplomacy.
He also praised the work Of Senators
Lodge and Underwood as members OF
tho American delegation. Knowing, he,
said. the Scnatc's jealousy on it's part
In contracting foreign relationships. he
had asked the majority and minority
leaders TO be delegates in order TO
have the Senate participate In the
Conference. He told the Senate that
1t had been ably represented.
Assures Leagues Foes.
Mr.. Harding found occasion again
TO give assurance to the irreconcIlables
that he does not intend tos lead the
country into the League OF Nations.
He said the League had come into
being In response to n manifest world
hunger, but added that Whatever its
fate, whether II achieves the great
things hoped for or comes TO failure,
the american unwillingness TO be n
part OF II has been expressed lie
then assured the Senate that the
treaties submitted from tho Confer
ence have no semblance to the League
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
PRESIDENT PRESSES
SENATE TO RATlFy
CONFERENCE PACTS
oays Four-Powsr rrsaty Does
Not Dlnd eignatorlss to
% to War;.
ne STRONGLY DEFENDS IT
Insists rhat rhers'll bs No For
slgn entanglsmsnts or
involvement.

Woshtnstcn, Fob. H. President
tiavA,mo iaid h~fcr~ tho senate yes-
tes,iav afternoon tho seven treaties
ana agreements framed by tho Con-
terence on tho Limitation ~ Arma-
m~rt In an earnest speech he de-
riaf~d the treaties sct>e peace, do not
~ntanals the nation and must,Nc rau-
ned, ~lse I, will hc futile for thu United
r,A,es 60 attempt again 90 reach un-
Outstanding with other nations be-
cause its innusncr will hc discredi,cd.
We closely linked the naval and four
rowet rsctA
"rrsnkly, Senators" Mr.. Harding
said s,'smniv IN nj. defense OF tho
ssfsl, agree 10 respect each others
f,shss. aud may not nsrco 60 confer
" ono v~rtv 20 the pact Il threatened
b, an outsld. power, then all con-
v~rssd ercrts 90 irsnauili,~ the world
and stabilize peace mus, I've nuns to
ths winds. Either these treaties must
have your cordial sanction Of every
proclaimed acsiro 90 promote peace
aud vto,snt war b.comcs a hollow
nn'kety."
In concluding hls appeal Tor ratinca-
tlon tho rreriden, said;
~ submit o. the Senate that II we
esnnot Join IN making effective these
covenants for peace and stamp thi-
Conference with Americas approval
we shall dlacrcdt the influence of the
republic, render future efforts futile
~ unllhtly, and write dlscouraKemcnt
vhrfs today tho world IA ready 20 nc
claim new hope"
Assumed General support.
NJ. usrdlns assumed general sup
port cf tho naval treaty and remind
sd tho e.ns,. that "th. naval pact
negotiated and signed IL IN accordance
with your expressed wish" lie refer
red - the norsh disarmament reso-
luton passed by Congress. las, year
and many ~ nj. auditors Eel, that he
wss msk'nx an erort 60 soften SEN
sicr norsh, who Is opposed 90 the
four power pact. But tho rrcsiden,
added. the rarticular justification OF
the naval treaty was tho settlement
~ International problems found IN
the Pacific
Much as naval reduction and conso.
ausut reduction of expenditure wer,
assitsd, the President continued. hs
~ss un~'llinA 90 reduce armament
ur'u there we're new guarantees OF
rs~c. ana until probable causes 81 con
nict were removed And for thai
rsNacn, he bold that while tho treaties
Are nc, interd~rcnden,. they have such
,mrcr'an, Relationship that they ar,
'ihe eran,s ~ harmony, % assur
anes ~ conviction. of conference nne
~ unanlrn'N"
Ashs Prompt Action.
lie told the Senate That he woui,
IKE a. have prompt atincRtlon ~ sl
the treaties. and explained that Nhii'
Congress urged negotiation - IN.
nsNA treaty. Il II impossible g. re,
satus, ths courtfr's naval program
until the treat, II ratified Also. n.
told tho Senate that q 10 not possihl,
~ max. the naval rcad'ummonis b.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
PROHIBITION INQUIRY
FROM DISTANT LANDS
Warden PIummer Receives Let
ters From Australia and
Switzerland.

From far away Australia there has
come to, Warden NJ. s. Plumuner at
the Workhouse n letter signed by Mrs.
NJ. Wells. organizing secretary OF the
Womcn's Prohibition Investigation
Council. making inquiry as 10 what
effect prohibition has had on female
offenders In this state Mrs. W ellis saya
the objects Of tho organization she
repreeents are 10 investigate the re-
suits of prohibition, from the woman's
point OF view because they are soon
TO svote on IL In Australia.
Her letter reads as follows:
Room 80. MocDonell House, 321 Pit,
st. Sydney, n. s. w, Australia.
2sth December, 1921.
The Warden. State Penitentlary
Delaware, u. s. A.
Dear Sir: As the question Of prohi-
bition IL being very widely discussed
IN this country and my Council IL
anxious 10 obtain reliable answers tc
certain questions am taking the sb-
erty Of asking that you will. II Il is
possible, answer the following a,ies.
tton:
Has the Introduction Of prohibition
had any influence on the number oi
female offenders IN your state? II sC
could you supply any comparative ag.
ures2
The question of prohibition win II
the near future be submitted 10 tn.
people OF Australia and before tn,
/ election. we wish to pass on 10 tn.
orga nizati0n which we repreeent re
/ liable information as 10 its effect fl
! your country, therefore you will b
rendering n service To our peoplo 1
you will be good enough 10 supply tn.
/ information 7ge seek.
Thanking you in anticipation. viii
best wishes ] am,
Yours faithfully.
NJ. Wells
/ Hon. Secretary
Another inquiry regarding probl
b.tion In this country has been re
ceived by Warden Plummer from
Switzerland. This,is from tho Inter
national Temperance Bureau, an
reads as follows:
Avenus Ed. Dasples. 6, Lausann
(Suisse).
q
Direction; DR. r. Hercod
Jsar air: The press -sorvice Of OF,
bureau is endeavOring 10 slbstltut
true facts 10 the suspect stories whic
are widely spresd In the whole Euro
peaa daily press concerning AmerI
can prohlbItj2r. We went 20 hrin
before the pubic. N truly sciertie
spirit, ';he real results or prohibition
whatever they may sbe. We wish
use only absolutely sure source
autng them the reports Of the pen,
and correctional institution whlcl
very likely, ere fediins the inhuene
of prohibition number u admission
character Of t:.s offences. etcJ ar
mention IL in their reports.
We would therefore DO very than,
! ful TO you. II you would send us rer
larly your y.ariy report, putting I
on your exchange lis.. We would !
glad on our side to send you our ov
report that you rcight -ses In vh,
, spirit we are working. Trusting tn,
you will be able to comply with o,
request and thanking you IN advsn,
for II, we are
, Yours respectfully:
DR.. r. Hercod.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
NEVER WANTS, ANYTHING ELSE

Il tried many different kinds Of cough
medicine" writes Mrs. r. K. Olson.
1917 Ohio ave-, Superior. wis, "but
never want anything else than
F'oley's Honey and Tar. ! used 1t for
all my children and also for my grand
child, II has always done fine work .
F'oley's Is o pure. wholesome and alb
solutely safe remedy for the pelief OF
colds. coughs, Group and whoopine
cough. Children like it and itDhscks
sneezing and snutiling. N. u. Dam
forth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
Recital for Nurses AIumnae.

a recital by Jules Falk, the violin
is.. assisted by Clarence Thurman.
viii be given at the New Century
Club draw1ngroom on February 2s.
for the benefit Of the Nurses Alum
nae os the Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital. An interesting program viii
be given.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
Lecture at New Century Club.

The last lecture for the month at
the New Century Club viii be given
next Friday evening. Horace j.
Bridges viii lecture on @ghe Moral
value OF Vicious Propensties7 Mr..
Bridges Is head OF the Ethical Cul-
fure Society OF Chicago There viii
be no war tax on the lecture for
non members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
Odd Fellows Valentine Dance.

More than 100 couples attended
Valentine dance given by the Odd Fel-
lows in Pythian Castle last night. Mrs.
w X. simmons was in charge. Miss
Mary Hurlock and William Shoenharr
We're awarded the prize In the clint,
nation dance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11

"The Mystery Glrl.r- BY CAROLYN
Wells. Fleming stone detective
story. Philadelphia. Pa; J. p. LIP
pincott Co. Price, 50, net.
To her deserved reputation IN the
Held OF general literature, Miss Wells
mas added honors. as a writer OF de..o-
tive stories, and IN Tho Mvs.erv
Girl she has brought. out her bes..
most puzzlins and most interesting
1t is a book that will delight all lovers
OF detective literature.
Love and crime, OF coJrrse srs In
termingled. John Waring. a man OF
standing in his little community pre,f-
dent OF a university and fance of q
charming widow. Is found dead in hts
study. with a small but fatal wound
In his throat. evidently inflicted bv :
stiletto. The fact that the doors ~
the study were locked On thu ins,d<
included TO belief in the theory 4,
suicide. but no one could imagine Jobr
Waring killing himself, and so III.
theory Of murder was advanced nv IN.
local detectives and assiduousIv In.
fCca4S uAc0.
The Mystery Girl was involved ~
'ne affair from the first. and the dis.
coVery OF the fact that she had visit.
ed John Waring In his studio. sAcrat.
~, the night of his death. fasrenal
suspicion upon her. Warnings secre
tary' Gordon lockwood. also fell unde,
suspicion, especially as he soon re.
vealeo his infatuation for the "rnvs.
terry gill Other complications wer,
encoant9ed. and the affair assumed
tne most puzzling phase.
OF course Fleming Stone was calle,
upon to solve the mystery. and O
course he succeeded. although In thi,
instance most CT the work was per
formed by his bright young assistant
Terence Mcclure. alias "Fisby." Th,
truth was that John Waring had bee,
married for years, although he sup
posed his wife was dead. The "mys
terry girl" was his daughter. Tn,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
Fine Room for Rent.

For rent, sl1 Washington ST.. front
room; good location for physician or
dentist southern exposure. heat and
sunlight, every convenience; nicely
furnishsd. Phone S370.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11

'The committee IN charge OF ths
dance was. composed OF James of.
Callan, chairman: Miss Mildred Re-
gan. Miss Helen Quinn. Miss Rose
Farley, Miss Margaret Connor Miss
Genevieve Hasserty and John
OToole.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
Reviews of New Books

revelations affected him deeply. az
they left him In tho position of hay-
ing led double life, although his
course throughout had been honor-
able But enemies would nave ,ak.n
advantage OF his dilemma. and be feared
tho results might prove disastrous 20
the university, which bs dearly loved.
and 20 he decided 10 take his life. He
stabbed himself in tho neck yifh an,
icicle.. which melted in IN. warm
wound and left no trace, merely Tho
presumption that the s,iiet,o had
been employed. and a stilet,o vsx
found among the effects Of tf6 "rnys-
terry girl" But she was innocent.
And 30 ell the tangled skeirs vver.
smoothed out. and the end vas en-
tirely satisfactory. especially 20 ths
mystery' glri' and her lover. al
thouyb there ia natural regret AZ tho
sad death OF John Wsrinx, as no vac
IN truth a most estlmable man.
heceiyed Of tho publishers.
MOHAWK Peter And other stor..s.
Sy Henry O.. Dorr. illustrations
~ Nellie NJ. Thompson. Boston.
Mass: The Cornhni Co. 2a psrx
street. Price. 81, net.
MohawK Peter" ss the nsrns i'm
pnes, was an Indian. and he sro-dv
/ ,ne oasis Tor intensely interesting
legends OF the Adirondack win
FiVin incidents. bits of lovely scenery.
ana adventure most satisfying. Then
follow stories OF life and advep,ur.
In Sottn Africa. and the book con-
cludes with eight stories growing oy,
Of memories Of our great Civn war
which, although now more thnn hal.
n century in the realm Of the pnst &.
yet fresh In the minds of many sur
Iivors and treasure Of Information
and inspiration 70 their descendan,.
These stories are well written. sns
their author had qualified hinse', ia,
the task by travel. study and ob-
servation. In his youth Major Dor-
took a voyage abroad in one Of ma
famous clipper merchant sl1ip, q
old Boeton, bound for China. D.se -
ter at sea brought him into a uo-.
OF South Africa. and group Of thes.
stories relate some Of his experience, .,
i1 his two years sojourn there.
During the Civil War Ma for Dor~
saw active and honorable s-rv,c. n
the Union army. including captur.
end imprisonment In Southern prisons
Hence the element of personal sz-
perience IN his stories or that .tirrfn 2
episode
Major Dorr also had opportunity,
! during possession of property IN IN.
Adirone,cks and residence thereon.
; q discovering and learning many in
terestingt tlegends. and these furnish
: the oasis for his 9th II stories.
> Altogether. this collection OF -hor.
= stories IS OF wide range and absorb
, ing interest, covering a great variety
Of important historic spochs and deal
ing with many slluring and pictur-
esque characters
n Received OF the publisher.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11

Stop using classified ads about your
busir ess the day you go out Of bust
ness.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
Chapred& Rcughened Skins

Use BRAZILIAN BALM. Ii hss the
properly OF softepiae aud soothing snitnsl
tissues and skins Helps 60 remove
pinaples ana blotches. producing a clear
white complexion. Prevents chapping OF
the hands and face.
For sale az all good Drug Stores
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11

Additional death notices received too late
.or this column viii be found on Financial
Page.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
4rhe Foreman and m, Job A com


panion book 20 The Instructor. tho
Man end the job" BY Charles r.
Allen. Philadelphia, Pa. j. II. Lp-
pinAott co. Price. 1850. net.
With tho valuable experience snin-
ed ms n member of the Federal Beard
Of Vocational Educstion, and assist
ant superintendent Of training for the
United Suites Shipping Board. Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation, combined
with his careful study OF the entire
field. Mr.. Allen writes with authority
on the important subject OF what a
vital factor the foreman js In indus.
trial economy. especially in produc-
ton. supervision, cost control ana con-
struction. He deals. therefore. with the
foreman on his Sob. and sets forth
ihose matters In connection with labor
IN which the foreman msy make his
services most efficient and most valu-
tblc.
Mr.. Allen has diyjSsd his work into
tho following sectional SUBJECTS The
! Foreman and the Plant; The Depart
mental and the Work Job Analysis (;
Putting over the Supervisory Job
! Analysis Of the Distribution Of the
! Working fIrorce Flock Into Specific
and Detailed Responsibilities Ansly-
sis of the Information Block Into
/ Specific and Detailed Responsibilities
4 Analysis N the Human Factor Blocl;
Into Specific and Detailed Responsible.
ties: The Same Human Factors: De.
tail OF the Team Relations Block
operation) Illustration OF tn,
Application Of the Method Of Analy.
sis 10 a Human Factor Managerial
Problem; .Carelessness on the Job
The Instructing Job.
An appendix treats Of the use Of tn.
material presented in the book ir
Foremen's Conferences. and gives :
CLASSIFIED layout OF Some Possibl,
Supervisory Responsibilities In Fore
mans job.
Mr.. Allen has taken n prorninen
part In many conferences Of forerne,
in labor for the purpose OF discussin,
matters affecting their work. and hal
gathered therefrCrn large amount o
material comprising contributions am
suggestions made bY a. consgdera hi
group OF fOremen. This material n,
has compiled and ARA nged in orde.
that ii may cover the entire fiel,
Of operation, and prove OF value 4
foremen as a whole, ss set forth I,
the subject headings given above
While the book deals more direct,
with the problems Of foreman In Al
Industrial plant. the questions rais
ed and the suggestions made avol,
: almost as we'll 70 anyone who IA
; supervisory. managerial and instraict
ing responsibilities, whether IN In
plants, In the ofice. or even in com
mercisl establishments The dIscu.
, fion deals in general with the problem
, that come into the field Of any exec,
i've and cover many phases OF III
> work
, Rnccl,rni - L.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11

-tead the classified al nevs. too.-
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
with Star and Grass By Ar

with Star and Grass By Anna
Spencer TwitchelI. Boston, Mass:
The Cornhiu Co., "a Park street
Price. $3.50. net.
AS old 7 am as that whits. thrubbin1
star.
Young as these herb. Of Spring that
quickly pass
My soul goes UP the pathway OF tho
Star,
My feet go down, the pathway OF the
Grass.
This Is one Of the brief and appeal
ing poems that are presented IN this
volume. and its sentiment, 80 appro-
priately expressed. IS like unto that Of
all the others. IN the main they are
exquisite, touching the finer feelings,
and most satisfying. All phases Of
human nature are shown IN the verses.
and the entire collection is most pleas
ing.
Received OF the publishers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-11
Received OF the publishers

Light Weights" Five short plays.
BY Manta 8. Graham. Boston. Mass.
The Cornhill Co, "a Park street.
Price. st.5o. net.
This book comprises collection OF
five short plays, humorous, pathetic.
tragic and altogether attractive
which viii b. OF interest 70 all who
have love for the drama. and prac-
tically useful 70 those VINO hAvs IT,
clination for and talent IN dramatic
presentations, especially IN the ANA
teur line. They are: The Goose"
The Trend" Two's Company" "A
By-Product:" Allied Occupations
These plays may easily be raennor.s-
ed. They are not filed with sup-r-
numeraries. but present leading char
acters only, few IN number They
offer unusual advantages for pleasin z
and wholesome home and community
entertainment. and are admirable In
/ all respects.
( Received OF the publishers.