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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
WILL. MAKE OWN PAY SCALE
OPERATORS WRITE DAVIS

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Kansas City. Mo-. March 1s.-The
trans- Mississippi Coal Operators AS
sociarion. with mines in Missouri.
Kansas. Oklahoma, Arkansas and
Iowa, will make its own wage scales
after April /. and will not permit some
other district to make the basic scale,
"in which We have no voice or vote -
Harry y. Taylor, OF Kansas City,
chairman OF the association wrote Sec
retary OF Labor Davis today.
Mr.. Taylor's letter was in reply 70
one received from Mr.. Davis IN which
the secretary said in part:
I'VE are confronted with a definite
and specific agreement which provides
that representatives OF each side OF the
central competitive states were TO meet
before April l to arrange for a con.
ference looking TO a renewal OF the
central competitive states agreement
The chairman's letter cited at length
what were declared TO be inequalitie:
In allowing another district TO fix thI
basis scale and said in conclusion:
I'VE have lived up to our contrac
tural rel.tions 10 the letter and aftel
the expiration Of the contract Apri
l propose to handle our own bushes,
50 FAR as 1t permits to making a basi,
! scale"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
CRUSH TO FILE INCOME
TAX RETURNS CONTINUES
Monday at S p. m. is Last Hour
Fixed to Receive
Papers.

Although this was the third day
since March 10, the last day fixed in
the law for fling State income tax
returns there was line waiting for
Deputy School Tax Commissioner Rice
this morning, when the office at East
Ninth street was opened for business
at 9 this morning. From then on until
noon the clerks were as busy as they
could be. and with but one more day.
Monday, In which 10 file returns. tt
is n question whether all OF those who
have not vet filed will be able 60 do 80
In that time.
Reports from Dover and George
town, were that the branch offices
there were jusy as crowded with Citi-
zens as the Office here. II may he that
Commissipner NJ. Howard Jester viii
extend the time. but this Is said To be
remote. because il ia not any fault
OF his office, but solely the shortcom-
ing OF the people thats they have not
filed their returns before this time.
IL is not likely that any mercy Will
be shown those Who arc working and
who can pay the three dollars fling
fee, who have failed 10 do so. II is
said that the pay envelope ot a worker
may he attached for the amount. and
that in the case OF the arbitrary or
obstinate citizen. that this course OF
procedure may be reverted 20
/ At the Office OF Harry T. Graham. IN
tcrnal revenue collector, the force OF
attaches were continuing their charge
on the income tax returns sent by mai
and fled on the last few days prior tC
March Is. Not unfi some time mex
week. perhaps not then.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
WEDDINGS.
Auen.HAIl.

Thursday. March l6. al 1889 p. IN.
Nile. Mary Ethel Hall and Herman
Hawthorne Allen OF Washington.
were married at the home OF the
brides brother-in-lsw and sister. DIR.
and Mrs. w. O. IsMotte. ti06 Rodney
s,reet. this city. Rev. w. NJ. Allen.
ID d of Danville. Kentucky, father
az the groom. performed the ceremony
in the midst OF few relatives and
intimate friends.
The bride was given In marriage
ty her brother. y. NJ. Hall OF Phil
sdelphia. She wore a gown OF tur-
auose blue canton crepe. with a
large black hat and n corsage bouquet
Of Ophelia roses. Her only atten-
dants were her little niece and nephew
Mary Alice and William LaMotte, as
flower girl and ring bearer. The little
flower girl wore frock OF embroider-
I'd organdy and lace. and carried a
basket OF spring blossoms. The groom
wac attended by Dean Hill Stanley OF
Washington as best man.
Immediately after the ceremony. a
buffet luncheon was served and the
bride and groom left for a short we'd
ding journey. Guests were present
from Baltimore. Washington. Phil
adelphis. and Elkton. Md. Music for
the occasion was furnished by Harry
y. Stausebach.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
REPUBLICANS PLAN
! FOR NEXT CAMPAIGN
County Committee Meeting To-
day Arranging New Castle
Details.

Members OF the Republican county
executive committee are meeting this
afternoon. to make preliminary plans
for the next campaign. This II the
frst formal meeting OF tho Republi-
cans and Chairman Charles Patter-
son hopes to have the county organi-
zation we'll oiled and In smooth run
ming order by the time 1t Is needed.
The apparently amicable working
agreement between Senators l.. Heisler
Ball and Coleman du Pont, as illus
trated In the naming OF postmasters
and internal revenue collector, prcsag-
es Ball support for Senator du Pont In
his campaign for the scnatorship next
summer and fall. There IL no ques-
ton but that on the surface Mt least
there is harmony. The Ball leaders
say that it's Senator du Points turn
and that II he wants tho post and the
people nominate him. the Ball machin-
cry will be back OF him.
No reference is made TO tho Con-
gressional nomination. among the EOS
sipers, and whether Congressman
Caleb r. Layton, In the light OF the
new Ball-du pont alliance will have q
clear course, remains to be seen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
WOMAN QUITS JURY SERVICE !.
Twice Locked Up All Nisht With
Men, She's Near Break Down.

Trenton, March $50 distressing
have been her experiences as member
Of the Mercer county jury panel for the
January term that Mrs. Anna Cunning
ham, OF this city, is threatened with q
nervous breakdown. Judge Marshall
has granted her request That she be
excused from service.
Mrs. Cunningham was q member Of
two juries, each made up OF six men and
six women, that were locked up all night
following their failure TO agree on YER
diets.
The mental strain incident TO these
experiences, due principally to anxiety
for the welfare OF her husband md five
children, has left Mrs. Cunningham in an
extremely nervous condition, and she
has been directed by her physician 10
rest.
Her experiences'as n Juror have con
vinced her that women are not tempera-
mentally fitted TO pass judgment upon
others.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
ARMY OF 100000 MEN
10000 OFFICERS IS
FAVORED BY KAHN
v. s. Military Burdens Lighter
Team Any Other Nations.
he Tells House.
SOLDIER TO Is 50. MILES

Hy Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. March l1.--Warning
members OF Congress that false econ
omy is the poorest kind OF economy
Chairman Kahn. Of the House military
affairs committee, declared today. dur
ing consideration OF the army appro-
priation bill. that reduction in the
size OF the regular army 10 $4,000 on
listed men and IL 900 officers. as pro-
posed in the measure would be alto
gcther too drastic cut at this time.
The California representative held
that pay provision should be made for
10000 men and $4,000 officers dur
Ing the coming fiscal year. as request
'od by the War Department. or IL Con-
rl'ess were determined to direct re-
duction In the interests OF economy
that the enlisted strength should not
he decreased below lao. 900 men.
Reviewing the military situation
prior to the entrance OF the United
states into the world war, the chair
man asserted that 'by reason OF our
lack OF preparedness. We We're COM
PEELED TO expend during the 19 months
we We're In the war tho startling sum
81 ss4 .ooo. 900. .ooo.'
when compared with the expendi-
lures OF the American people for pless-
ure or non essential commodities, the
outlay for military purposes sink into
comparative insignificance." he con-
tended. as he quoted a variety OF stat
iet.ce.
During the fiscal year 1921, the
House was told. when appropriations
FOR the regular army. national guard
and the organized reserves aggregated
silS. 900 600. the public spent sS97 .000,-
O0o for admission TO theatres. concerts
caberets. baseball games and other en-
tertainmente: sl.i5l .000. 900 for tobac
CO and related materials: s75O. .00O, ,00C
for candy and chewing gum: 1894. 4.0oO.-
GOO for sodas and Confections. and
s95s. 1000. 600 for personal adcrnment:
Comparing the expenditures OF the
United States during ls2O-Is21 on i,:
army. with that expended by other
nations. Mr.. Kahn said the Unltet
states expenditures totaled S343,I55.
S0J or s3.22 per capita while those oi
the British Empire. exclusive OF de
pendenCies. amounted 10 s562. .l23OOI
or Sl2.SS pee vapita: France. ss3S..
$4,000 or s22S2 per capita: Italy
s.46.0Si.s 200 or $50 per capita, ant
Japan. slSeOs2 900 or Sass per capita
Mr.. Kahn said that for the year 1922
the number in the American army wa
Lee per 1000 population, while tn,
number IN Great Britain was 7s4
tsance. lA%1: Italy, S17: Japan, g..
and China. 403
a comparison 81 our nat!ona
wealth with the number Of soldier
row maintained in the regular army
the House was informed. shows tha
each soldier is charged with afyordlnl
rrotection and national securities Z
s1.56S.5e7 OF the $3.50. 900 600 600 yota
~ our national wealth.
Each OF these soldiers 10 al presen
time protecting some e5 square mile
of territory OF our mainland and de
tendencies, and each one is giving 81
of our people a guarantee agains
foreign interference with their con
s,itutiOnal rights IN their pursuit O
health. happiness and lawful gain"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
Want Library Higher.

Some citizens who have seen pic
lures OF the new Public Library
criticise its height and suggest that
another story be added. Others think
there will be too wide an. expanse Of
stone on the Tenth street front. Ex-
perts. however, say the structure
viii be perfect architectuallY. Its
cornice will be OF the same elevation
as the cornices OF the Public Building
and the Odd Fellows Building The
pictures accentuation OF the street
grade do not give 8 correct forecast
of what It will be when the library
is finished.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Special Corrrspondsnos Every Evening
Eikton. March BIN the Cecil
county court the appeal caae or Will
liam Grove, Of Aberdeen, who was
arrested some weeks ago by Motor
Officer KeTnbert, charged with speed
in>forty miles an hour and fined s25
and costs ny Justice Jones'. Of Rising
Sun, was tried before Judge Wicks
who returned a verdict Of not guilty.
Both Grove and his wife testified that
their speedometer reg!stered only
thirty miies per hour, and the court
gave them the beneat OF the doubt.
The Elkton fire company was called
to the farm OF John Racine IN Elk
Neck last evening TO put out a fire
that had broken out IN one Of the
buildings on the farm.
The funeral OF Benjamin o. q. Led
ley, for years fneTrAn$ at Powers
Foundry. Elkton, was held yesterday
from his late home at Marcus Hook
, The remains were taken 20 Baltimore
/ for interment.
/ A. st. Patrich'e dance wax giver
| last evening in the armory.
/ William Murray, having sold hi!
! Adfli 81 H4Oil, Will remove MS LaInlll
/ TO Wilmington, next week where the!
will reside.
Several ministers OF the Wilmington
NJ. z. Conference located in Cecil coun
ty, who expect change in aesignmen
for next year. viii preach their fare
well sermons tomorrow.
The play Twelve Old Maids. CIV
en- recently by the WOmen's Mis-
sionary Society OF Zion. repeated it
performance in the town hall at Ris
ing Sun last evening for the benefit O
the new church fund OF that town.
The program for the meeting Of IN
Women's Club OF Elxton for Tuesda
afternoon next will be a musical b
a vocalist and pianist from Whining
ton.
James r. Congo and Anna B. Brook
both Of Childs, Md, were granted
marriage license here yesterday. The
marriage will take place this eve
. ming.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
AM. COTTON EXCHANGE
FACES BUCKET CHARGE
Will be Presented to Grand Jury
in "John Doe" Pro-
ceedings.

New York. March 1s.-Charges
against officials of the American Cot
ton Exchange. made during the John
Doe investigation OF bucket shops by
the district attorneys office, will be
presented to the grand jury. District
Attorney Banton announced today ef-
ter a telephone conference with Chief
City Magistrate McAdoo, who heard
the original complaints.
Mr.. Banton last night expressed o
desire TO have the charges that south
ern cotton men and others suffered
through bucketing OF orders and wash
sales. heard in magistrates court. II
Mr.. McAdoo would preside.
Mr.. McAdoo this morning told Mr.
Banton press OF other matters would
make this impossible and suggested
that faster action could be obtained by
presenting the charges direct 10 the
grand jury.
Counsel for exchange interests had
asked for a police court hearing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
CROW TO STICK TO SENATE.
Has Changed His Mind
and VIII Seek Reelection.

Pittsburg. March 1s.-United States
Senator William Il. Crow. who was re-
ported ready 10 resign from the SEN
ate and permit Gov. William &. Sproul
to appoint John A. Bell. Pttsburg
multimillionaire, to the vacancy, thus
making Bell a candidate for the reg
ular Republican nomination, was last
night expected soon 20 announce he
will be n candidate himself for re-
nomination, and that he will not with
draw.
II Crow does so announce. Bell, his
friends say, will AZ once announce as
a candidate against Crow.
A battle royal will then be on. IN
which Bells millions VIII be pitted
against Crows powers as a politician
-he is chairman OF the Republican
State Committee.
No statement whatever has ema-
mated from the hospital where Sena-
tor Crow IA confined. in the face o,
the publication OF the reported deal
This deal. II WAS rumored. involved
the putting up by Bell OF $3.50. 900
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
MURIEL MCCORMICK IN PLAY.
To Make Her Stage Debut in Role
Of Young Man.

Chicago, March 1S.-Miss Muriel
Mccormick, eldest daughter Of Harold
f. Mccormick, will make her theatrical
debut in the French Theatre here in the
role Of a young man in lie Passnnt." "
This is 10 be sort Of tryou tfor
Miss Mccormick. Her ambition is
grand Opera in preparation for which
she is studying with Mime. Vittorio Ari-
mondL so earnest is the young wom-
ans devotion 10 her artistic work that
she takes Mime Arimondi with her
whenever she goes TO New York, 80 that
sho may not be forced 70 iorcgo single
Lesson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
{. WILLIAMS STARS
IN R. R. SWIM MEET
Y. M. C.. A. is Scene Of EIimina-
ton Contests for Eastern
Regional Contests.

Southern Division elimination con-
;ests 20 select four swimmers 20 COM
pete IN the Eastern Regional chsn-
pionships al Baltimore on March D..
were held at the local L. VI. g. A.. yes
terdsy afternoon. Tho winners or the
Baltimore meet will represent the
Eastern Regional sygtem m the final
system meet. which will be held at
Columbus. Ohio. April 22 The
Southern Division embraces ths Bal
tinnore. Delaware. Maryland and New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk grand.
divisions.
g. Williams OF tho Maryland DIvi-
sion entries was the star OF the after
noon, carrying on tho honors in all
three events. The results were az fol-
lows:
Plunge for distance-FirH, c. Will
liams, Maryland Division. 3s feet. 4
inches; second, W. s. Trone. Baltimore
Divinon, 81 feet; third, J. g. Jefferis,
Delaware Division, 3s feet. inches;
fourth, z. D. Burton, Norfolk Division.
80 feet.
! Sirty-yard dash--C. williams. Mary
land Division and w. s. Trone. BaIti-
HiOic p4flslon, tled Tor HrsL place. ~
/ seconds: W. L. Agnew. Norfolk Divt-
sion and g. r. Green, Maryland Divi-
sion, tied for second place, 53.S Sec
onds.
220-yard dash-C. WilllSms. Mary
land Division. first, 3 minutes. 20S
seconds; second. W. S. TTone, Balti-
more Division, 3 minutes, &c seconds
On Monday afternoon, March 20, tn.
Southern Division elimination cham
pionship viii be held at the Fifth Regi-
ment Armory in Baltimore, 70 select
track and field candidates for the
Eastern Regional championships
which viii also be held IN BaItimore
at later date and from which rep
resentatives viii be selected for the
tCrand system meet
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
JEWEL THIEF ESCAPES sLEUTH.
Phila. Detective Beaten In 10000 Mile
Chase For Bent Gems.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia March 1s.-George
Gibson. city detective, returned today
to report on 10000 mile chase after
an alleged Jewel thief which led him
by train. automobile. motor boat and
burro across the continent, the length
OF California into Mexico. along the
border to Atlanta and back through
the southern states 10 New Orleans.
And now. the fugitive, said TO be at
sea. bound for South America, is be-
ing chased by wireless.
Elmer Delmas is the fugitive. lie is
wanted here in connection with the
robbing of Mrs. Stedman Bent OF
Jewels valued at $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
+. II. r. SHOPS IDLE.
Close Saturdays for . Time Rather
Than Reduce Force.

With the closing today OF tho rail-
road shops at Todd's Cut. the Penn
sylvania Railroad Co In carrying into
effect its general plan OF economy,
according to officials at French street
station. Because OF the decision of
the railroad company to operate. the
shops at part time. approximately
1000 employees are enjoying holiday
today. The shops were also closed
last Saturday.
II was explained by officials that
the company had deemed 1t advisable
to run the shops at part time rather
than TO dismiss any OF the employees
from tho service. The shops will re-
sumo operation on Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
VETERANS OF SOUTH
HONOR DEAD NEGRO
BY Associated Press to Every Ev.oinr.

BY Associated Press to Every Eveninr.
Winchester, Va, March 1S.-Confed-
crate veterans were the honorary pail
bearers at the funeral OF "Alf" Whit
ing. former negro slave. who died
at Ronsey.
Whiting. one Of the few surviving
negroes who served in the Confederate
army, was captured. refused 10 take
the oath OF allegiance 10 the federal
government and finally was released
on bond of $4,000 with the understand
ing that he wonld not return TO Vir-
ginia during the period OF the war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
Iron LacerateS Engineers Foot.

John Harris. 81. living at 5os Rod
man street, an engineer in the en-
ploy OF the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company. received badly lacerated
foot at l o'clock this afternoon, when
IA piece OF iron fell from the platform
OF the b. 6 o. station on Delaware ave-
nue.. Harris was taken to the Della
ware Hospital. where his injuries were
dressed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
SUBURBAN SHOPPING DAYS.
Fourth Rural Merchandising Event
Starts on Monday.

Outdoor advertising. exploiting the
Suburban Shopping Days was being
distributed throughout the rural sec
tons today. experimenting the signs
and advertising matter already placed
The shopping event begins next Mon
day and will continue for three days.
This will be the fourth merchandise
event OF this character and the mem
bers OF the mercantile section Of the
Chamber OF Commerce have put forth
efforts TO make II the most successful.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
MORTUARY STATISTICS.

The total Of new scarlet fever eases
reported 20 the Board % Health up TO
noon Yesterday was 80 for the week
making a grand total of l1S
Births for the week were 81, marriages
8 and deaths % For the corresponding
week Of 1921 the figures, were 1OI, Il
and %.
OF the deaths 8 were of children
under year end were by violence
Three new cases Of dipht beria were
also reported.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
M'ADOO BANK COUNSEL.
For mer Secretary Of Treasury Has
New Post In California.

San Francisco, March Appoint
ment Of William G.. McAdoo as general
counsel for the Bank Of Italy, one Of
the largest banking institutions in the
State. was announced Yesterday.
Mr.. McAdOo hsd been OF counsel for
the bank while he was prscticing in
New York. the announcement said and
his removal 20 California gave oppor-
tunity for the more important appoint
meut
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
NITED STATES COURT.

A motion has been made in the Fed
eral District Court by Charles r Cur
ley. representing the Ozan Lumber
Co. and George It. Priest. praying for
an accounting OF their claim against
the Davis Sewing Machine Co. Del
aware Corporation.
The claim arises out Of the absorp-
ton OF the Blue Bird Manufacturing
Co. by the defendant concern. with
assets stated al $4,000, 900. The sum O.
s12.500 is also. claimed by Priest as
attorney fee. The matter is set foI
hearing April 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans approved by the building in
spector's office, for which permits
have been issued. include:
Fourth street. southwest corner
King street; VIM. Wharton, owner,
q. l.. McCarty. builder: alterations,
s40O.
Ninth street. $50 west; Miss Elsie
5000
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
CITY COURT CASES.

Two drinks Of denatured alcohol
knocked him out. explained Walter
Wooden, Negro. pleading guilty IN Mu-
nicipal Court today 20 a charge of
drunkenness. He wss fined $40 and
costs
Pearl Chew. charged with larceny
80 bailee of fur coat. was paroled
20 Mrs. Scott and the case continued
Until April 90.
H. case OF Frederick HOLSTER. In
arrears on support order. was
continued until April 20.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
Expert TO Make Port Survey.

charles Stsndisford Of New York.
an authority on port construction. was
deelgnated today by the technical ad-
Visory committee of the Board OF Har-
hor Commissioners 20 make survey
~ the new Wilmington port at the
mouth of the Christlana river. Follow
ing his inspection. Mr.. Standlsford will
submit recommendations 70 the advis-
urv board
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
PRUDENTIAL OUT or BANKS.
Insurance Company Sells stocks Of
Newark Institutions for es,o30.000.

by Associated Press I" Every Evening.
Newark, N. j., March 1s.--SnIe by
the Prudential Insurance Company OF
America OF all its stockhoidings In tho
Fidelity Union Trust Company and
the Merchants and Manufacturers
National Bank. was announced here
today. The purchaser was julius s.
Rippel Of J. s. RIppel and Company,
bankers and brokers. and the amount
involved s2.63o.000.
During tho New York state lcgis-
lative committee's housing investigo-
ton. Forrest T.. Dryden. president OF
the insurance company was criticized
by Samuel Untermyer. committed
counsel. because OF tho close financial
relations between his institution and
banks In which Il was a stakeholder
which Mr.. Untcrmyer claimed were o
detrmcnt TO the policyholders.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET T
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.


Chicago, March 1S.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 500; compared with week ago
beef steers largely 50 a SOC lower;
good to choice kinds showing the least
decline; fat she stock 25 soc lower
Gamers and cutters weak TO 25c lower;
bulls Is to 25c OF; veal calves generally
81 lower; stockers and feeders % to 4Oc
lower
logs-Reeeipts, 5000; active; lighter
weights steady 70 l0c lower; others
mostly steady with Fridays average but
strong in spots; shippers bought about
1000; good clearance; top, 1885 Tor
light and light butchers; bulk, $50 a
1925; pigs nominally steady.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; today's re-
ceipts practically to packers direct;
compared with week ago fat lambs
mostly steady; spots 25c higher; fat
sheep so to 75c higher; shearing lambs
about steady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
Collision OF Vehicles.

/ Traffic on Market street was tied up
for about 10 minutes yesterday after
noon, when the automobile truck of
Francis Mccartney. of Hockessin, col
lided with trolley car. at Third
Produce was scattered over the street,
but little damage was done
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-18
Police at Church.

Rev. George w. Bounds of Kings
wood NJ. f. Church has invited the
police TO attend a special service in
the church tomorrow afternoon. p
Warren Green will talk on the subject
The Trial Of Jesus Christ From an
Attorneys Standpoint. Superintend-
ent Black expects to attend the meet
ing in company with about 80 mem
bers OF the force