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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
SHOULD USE COKE.
In An Effort to Conserve the Supply
of Anthracite.

Up 20 the present time nine local
coal dealers have stated that they OK
pected 10 have n supply OF coke on
hand some time during the week.
While no figures were given by the
dealers IL is thought that the amount
will he enough 10 supply the demands
Of consumers for Il.
A coal dealer. in commenting on the
expected supply OF coke. stated that
more than likely there would he no
demand for IL in such cases who're {,
was possible 10 procure coal In his
opinion the people should be educated
In the use OF coke. which will hclp 20
relieve tho present shortage OF anthra.
cite II a sufficient amount can be pro-
cured in this city. II is thought that
II tho present shortage lasts for any
length OF time that consumers will be
glad TO take advantage OF the coke 40
a substitute for other kinds which
they have been accustomed 10 using
in the past
In speaking further on the suhiec,
tho dealer added few suggestions
which may he of sOme value 70 those
who are already using coke or who
contemplate doing eSo.
The only objection 10 coke, which
by the way can he burned in any KIND
OF a heater. from n parlor stove 20 2
large heater" he said. lis that IL burn,
too rapidly. Numerous suggestion.
have been offered IN an effort TO solv,
this problem" he stated but the bes'
plan that I know Of is 20 cover IN,
fire with a light coating OF ashes
whenever 81 Is banked. by doing tha
The draft Will be checked and in thil
manner the coal will not burn a.
rapidly az Il would under adinar,
conditions"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
TO STOP ROAD WORK
ON DECEMBER 8
Order to This Effect Was Issued
at Levy Court Meeting
Today.

The Levy Court today ordered
county supervisors employed on stone
roads to discontinue work thereon
December \.
County Treasurer Burris was di-
rcctcd To destroy 10000 OF maturcd
bonds IN the presence OF County
Comptroller shaw
Action was deferred until next Tues
day on communication from the
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital. re-
questing that 1t he paid the balance OF
its, appropriation for tho fiscal year
ended June 30.
Allowances were granted as follows:
New Castle County Workhouse. &5.-
esO.20; Ferris Industrial School. 81
250: Delaware Industrial School for
Girls. s1s6: Industrial School for Color.
ed Girls. si65.
The court accepted an invitation tc
attend on December lG. dedication OF
Holloway Terraces new fire house
and the housing OF it's new nre appa.
ratus.
Installation OF Ave additional 100.
candlepower electric lights on Depo
road. Newark. was ordered
Because the Juvenile Court has n,
detention house. Mrs. Viola wilsor
rendered her resignation as matron
Tho resignation was accepted and he
name was stricken from tho count,
payroll
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
UNWEO MOTHER HAPPY.
English Girl Says She Has Never
Mentioned Marriage to
Child's Father.

Kars sas City, Mo. Dec. Miss
Nancy Jordan. young English mother
and her 3-yer-oid boy. Francis. are
Sunday night with Mrs. Mary Warren
and went directly 20 Mrs. wsrrsne
apartment.
Frank G.. Warren, divo~cei husband
~ Mre. Warren. who ls aid 20 cs the
sther of Miss Jordan's child. met th.
party a. Union station ana rss a
visitor n, Mr.. wa-ren's apartment.
yesterday.
"Mi~r jordan and the child VII re-
main hero In my home as my guests
until ve have had time 70 make dsfi-
nitc plans for IN. future" Mrs wsr-
ren sad. We will b. much nspp,e-
when every ono forre's about US"
There is nothing remarkable or un-
usual about g." she said quietly. Il
only had a desire 70 help another
woman v1ho vsS deserving The
rnodern-day woman ia not oa,ty, and
does not wish 20 punish one who mas
erred. Ny desire 10 only to b. % as
sis,snce 20 someone. am oonfiden,
that any ono or my women friends
would have don. tho sare 80 +"
Asked II marriage between nv
Warren and Miss Jordan had beer
contemplated. Mrs Warren ~plie>
quietly:
That rubtec, never has been mon.
toned. believe neither Mas Jordar
nor Mr.. Warren even has though. o,
it"
Miss Jordan spoke bitterly of hei
experiences At E1,s Island.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
0rpheus Club Rehearsal.

The next TO the last rehearsal of the
orpheus Club Tor its annual fan con-
cert; next Tuesday night in the bali
room OF the HCtel du Pont. will be
held tonight In the sunday school
room OF the First Unitarian Church.
West street, above Eighth. Ralph
Kinder. director of the club will lead
the chorus and the program for the
concert Will be put into shape b0r the
final rehearsal next Monday night.
Mrs. Frances Dewitt BabcOck. for
mer soprano Of the GraCN NJ. h.
Church. who Will he the assisting
artist. lis expected 20 arrive In VIII
mington next Sunday or Monday from
Northport. l. l., where she is now
staying, % prepare for her part in the
program.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
MANY ACTIVITIES
AT THE y. VI. c. A,

Proof OF the fact that the Y. VI. c. A.
is fast becoming a community center
in the activities Of the city was dem
onstrated last night when in addition
10 the regular Monday night lecture
OF DR.. Tomkins. there were four other
meetings held in the building.
Al the meeting Of the Public Speak
ing club there was an interesting dis
cussion 81 the league OF nations and
Americas responsibility in it. The OBJ
ject OF this club is 70 promote interest
in public speaking.
II. \. Piper Of the du Pont company
made an address which was open 10
the public on the subject O: the vari-
Gus styles OF fling systems, hi lecture
was illustrated by means II several
modern Office fling cabinets.
There We're also meetings Of the
Right Living club. which is composed
OF the younger members of the asso-
citation. and OF the Older Boys Coun-
cil of the Boys divisscn.
The members OF the Right living
club were addressed by J. a. Gallagher
of the Atlas company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Judge Rodney Gives Decisions In
Many Cases.

Judge Rodney. in the Court Of
Common Pleas. has rendered decisions
as follows:
Case OF Colonel Ellsworth Iongland
against Elizabeth McComb Win
chester. Judgment In favor OF the
plaintiff for &ls3.ss.
Case Of the Overland Co. against
Frank II. Jones. Judgment in favor
OF the plaintiff for s122.52.
Case of Michael O'Boy,e r-a,nst
Frederick w. Whiteside. Jut ....~nt n
favor OF the plaintiff for 800.
Case OF the Electric Company of
Delaware against the Keil Motor Co.,
judgment in favor Of tho plaintiff for
$50.
Case OF f. +. Higgins & Co. against
Wallace F.. Hance. Judgment In favor
of the plaintiff for s32.55.
Case OF Frank Tomczyk against
John Tomczyk and Alexander
Tomczyk, judgment for tho defend
ants.
Case OF Harry II. Miller against
the Wilmington & Philadelphia Trac-
ton Co., judgment for the defendant.
Case OF Adolph Markell against the
Thomas Cusack Co.. Judgment for the
defendant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
MRS. N. 4. M,ELwEH DRAD.
Native Of Mill Greek Huadred-(airI.
hood st Brandy wine Springs.

Mira. Margaret r. McE,iwee. 81 years
of age, died about 1890 o'clock yes
terday afternoon At the home Of her
son. Frank McFclwee. 1894 West Elev-
cnth street. Mrs. McElwee had been
In declining health for the past nve
years. Death was due 10 old age.
Mrs. McElwee was tho daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stewart. a farm
er OF Mil Crock hundred. and spent
her Eirlhood In Brsndywinc Springs.
She married the late John Elliott Nc
Elwec. and came to Wilmington.
where she had lived cver since.
About four years ago. Mr.. McEi-
wee died. Four months ago. when
her health began TO fail. Mrs. McEl-
wee went To live with her son. She
was n member OF Rcd Clay Creek
Church and In her early life wa1'
active In church work.
Mrs. McElwcc In survived by fve
childrcn. James Frank McElwce, Mrs
Matte Smith, Mrs. Ella Reed, John
MoElwee. Of this city. and Mrs Emma
Guest, OF Prospect. Pa. She is ais,
survived by six grandchildren ant
seven great grandchildren.
The funeral services will be hclt
| from the home OF her son, Frank Nc.
Elwee. 1884 West Eleventh stree,
Thursday afternoon. at 100 O'Clock
with interment In Red Clay Crecl
cefpctery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
SUIT OVER COST Of
new CANAL BRIDGE
To Determine Who Shall Pay.
the Government or the
Railroads.

In order TO determine who IN 20
pay for new railroad bridge over the
Chcr,pcekc a Delaware canal. There
the Delaware railroad crosses. tn.
Delaware Railroad Co. and Pennsyiva-
tia Railroad Co. have brought n suit
In equity IN the United States District
Court here against Secretary OF War
Weeks, United States Engineer Earl
I. Brown and United States District
Attorney Hughes.
The War Department had served
notioe on the railroad companies 10
place n bridge over the widened canai
and have the work completed by July
1, 1924. The railroad companies have
contendcd tho cost Of the work should
is borne by the government The lat
1. held n contrary opinion and moth
ing has been done on the improve
mont
The action IL being brought Mt thi-
time to determine just who will pay
for the new structure. which will cce'
! $4,000.
The hill seeks 90 enjoin the govern.
mont from interfering with tho pres
ent bridge until Il is finally determined
who will have 10 bear tho expense %
! tho new one. u also seeks 90 enioli
| tho government from bringing Grim
| inal proceedings against the raiiioa'
companies, during the interim. Th'
| conplainants are allowed ten days {
flo afYisavits In support of their con
tsntion and tho respondents arc alr
r1ven ton dNyu In which 70 hle an
swcr Four days are thcn allowed tn
complainant~ 20 answer tho respond
ents.
The hearing hss he>n ~, for Jan
uary T.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
INCOME AND PROFITS
TAN DIE DECEMBER L.,

Final payments OF income and
profits tax for the calendar year 1921
are due on or before December Is. ac-
cording 10 n statement made today by
Collector OF Internal Revenue John
W. Herring. Payment Of this fourth
instalment of the Federal tax may he
made in cash. AT tho office. or by
money order or check, payable GO the
United States Collector of Internal
Revenue.
To avoid penalties for delinquency
in payment. remittances must be in
the hands of the collector at Whining
ton. or deposited in the mail before
midnight Of Friday, December IS.
These penalties attach by act OF Con-
gress, and IL is impossible 20 relieve
taxpayers from this penalty II the
taxes are not paid within the time re-
quired.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Ellis p. Preston
has issued permits as follows:
William Andrews. Lincoln street be-
tween Lowering and Wawasett ave-
nues Harry Carbon. builder. Eight
public garages, $1,000.
Harry Brodsky. 307 French street.
Frederick c. Krapf. builder. Altera-
lions and additions, $3.50
Rogers and Thompson. north west
corner Of Twenty-seventh and West
street. Three dwellings. $4,000 each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
Train Delayed By Accident.

Because OF the fact that the engine
on the tWin which was scheduled 20
leave the French strset station for
Philadelphia at 7.45 yesterday morn
ing. developed trouble which resulted
In its stopping shortly after il had
left the station, the train wac "A
minutes late when Il arived in Broad
street station. Philadelphia. officials
Of the Pennsylvania system in speak
INK Of the delay which resulted from
the engine trouble. stated this mora
ing that il was a common occurrence
ana that there Mas no uaGsual feature
IN y
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
CITY COURT CASES.
l.. T. Waldron Fined s400 on Liquor
Charge.

Pleading guilty 70 the charge Of
selling intoxicating liquor. Leonard T.
Waldron. when arraigned in Municipal
Court this mOrning. was fined $500
and costs. Bail on an appeal by Ayers
J. stockiey, couasel, was fixed a, ST.
600.
Deputy Judge Lynn continued until
tomorrow the case Of Joseph Youski.
charged with violating the State
liquor law.
The case Of willard Ringgold, col
ored, charged with non-support, was
continued until Friday.
Charged with trespassing on private
proporty. William Fosky was fined IS
and costs.
Pleading guilty to the charge OF
speeding. fine OF s25 and costs was
imposed on Anthony washall.
Charged with violating the traffic
rules, fine OF $40 and costs was Inn
posed on Harris Rogdenon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
TS|NGTAO SEIZED
CHINESE BANDITS
Just Returned to PskIng oov-
eminent by laps; People
in Flight.
by Associated rF... to Every Evening.

by Associated rfess 10 Every Evening.
Ttentsin, China, Dec. ss-RAports
resolved here say that Chinese ban
dits have taken control Of Tsingtao.
shantuns. the Klaochow port. whose
stormy oareev in wsr and diplomacy
wa. to eliminate today In Ne return
20 China after t~enty-four years ~
allen rule, the nrst sirtcen under
Germany and the last eight under
japan. Tho population is reported
fleeing from the city.
Trains from Thngtao are sid 20 be
crowded with refugees. Chinese
police sent from PekinG 20 tnke over
the city have been driven out OF their
barracks
The bandits. according 10 tho tsie-
grams. demanded 100000 ransom for
the delivery OF government officials
and police in their hands. The out
laws sI~o hold out fer tho appointment
of their chief as governor OF tho port.
Shops and residences arc being loot
I'd nightly. the dispatches say. The
20, 900 Jspanese who remain In
Tsinstao, unorganlzed for defendlnE Z
the city. apparently are inpo,ent in
/ face OF tho menace.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
WAR IN NEAR EAST
LOOMING AGAIN AS
CONFERENCE FAILS
Continued from page I.

Tho provocative attitude adopted by
Foreign Minister Tchitchsrin. of Rus
sia, during consideration OF the Turk
ish Straits problem Mt yesterdays
session OF the Near East Conference.
and his apparent assumption OF the
role OF spokesman for Turkey, called
forth emphatic protests from the
British Foreign Secretary. Marquis
Curzon. and impaired a bcllicose at
mosphcre to the conference which
makes it's outcome extremely uncer-
tain.
Russia offered a definite plan for
di disposing OF the Straits by turning
them over In their entirety to Turkey,
which would he empowered TO fortify
them and have the solo privilege TO
maintain warships I'm their waters.
While Ismet Pasha. head Of tho
delegation from Angora. told the con-
ference Turkey must have the right
to protect Constantinople and the Sea
OF Marmora. he offered no details and
Furthermore. refused to say whether
Russia's plan was also Turkeys. lie
admitted, however. after much hesi-
tation that the Russian plan came
nearer to tho Turkish idea than any
other that had been offered.
The conference adjourned ycster-
days session aftc much patient
effort 10 discover where the Turk.
| stood. and no time was set for re-
sumption Of the Straits discussion.
Lord Curzon warned Ismet Pashs
that he must get together with tn.
other leading members OF his dele
CATION and decide what Turkey want,
az the conference could not be delaye,
indefinitely by his mysterious eilence
NJ. Tchitchcrin insisted that Turk
i-h Sovereignty could only be Guaran
teed by the presence OF Turkish war
ships IN the Straits, while the war
ships OF other powers should be pro
hibited from entering them. lie con
tended also that Turkey should hav
authority to fortify the Straits a.
a means OF safeguarding her indc
pendence and particularly for tn
Trotcction Of her capitsl. CONSTANT
nople.
His speech caused such commotto
In the ranks OF the Allies that Lor
CUzon rose and remarked ironicall
tina, the conference was interested
observe that the Russians. who cam
To Lausanne representing three cour
tric~. were now acting AZ the mouth
, piecc for fourth--namcly. Turke.
|, In this he referred TO Ru~sia's rerrs
sentlnG Georgia and the Ukraine, q
well as Russia herself.
Lord Curzon in replying 10 a taur
: lby ". Tchitchcriu that troops ar
ships would not influence tho scttl'
ment of the problem OF the Straits an
that their retention on the scene NJ
, not possible. eaid that while he hope
, foreign troops and ships would not
permanent factor In the Strait
yet they were there now and the
: were n very definite factor in the Me-
. Eastern situation.
Il NJ. Tchltcheein insisted that the A
lied occupation or the Straits shou
, cease Immediately. lie -aid TIE Alli'
4 positions We're untenable there. Ru
, sia. he declared. would oppose Il
. continued presence OF tho Allies ~
: the whole civilized world desirous
> peace would do likewise. Russia.
+. said. voiced the view~- OF the world
= working and peasant classes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK nARKEI
By Associated Press to Every EveninR.

Chicago. Dec. 5.-Hoes. receipts. ST.
600; mostly steady: bulk. $50 20 250-
pound average. O5as.i few good an!
choice. 24O 10 27O-pOund butchers. SIS:
top, SIS: packing sows. mostly 725a-
90; desirable pigs around ; 10: heavy
hogs. : 1.9Jas. 10; medium. S.O5aS IS; light
s.OOas.l5' light light, sOoaS Is. packing
Sows, smooth, .sOa7.75; pacNing sows
rough. T.t5a7 so; killing pigs. SOOas Is.
Cattle. receipts. 5000: beef steers.
slow; killing quality. rather plain. few
opening sales about steady: undertOne
weak 20 lower, several loads short fcd
steers. T.Ooan 50: some long fed held
above 1900; bulk native beef steers of
quality and condition 90 seii a. 0Ga-
1000; undertone weak on lower grades
beef cows: other grades she stock and
bulls. about steady. veal calves. strong 20
25c higher; stockrrs and feeders. strong
TO iSc up. bulk. desirable veal calves 20
packers. early. around 9.50a9 IS: out
siders paying upward 20 100: bulk de-
sirahle. heavy bologna bulls, early. asa
AS.
sheep. rccoipts. 1900: opening. slow:
fat lambs. Niliy steady: early top. 1926
to city butchers. somc held higher. fed
as-pound yeariinss vethers. t21S; ferd-
ing classcs. steady; best feeding lambs.
50. sheep. steady. heavy fat ewes
around 500: lighter weight up 70 725
paid for one load io5-pound February
ewes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
ANOTHER BALUCHIsTERIUM.
skeleton Of Extinct Mastadon Found
by American Explorer In Orient.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
san F'ranclsco. Dec. 5.-Discovery
Of a second specimen OF the baluchis-
ther!um. a long extinct mammal which
roamed the Mongolian desert two mil
lion years ago was announced here
ny y. b. Shaklefori OF the American
Museum OF Natural History who ar
rived from the Orient on the Steamer
President Pierce.
Shakleford sad the skeleton OF the
prehistoric animal was on rs way to
the United states 20 be set up in the
museum f.r study.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
PLANT TURKISH TOBACCO.
Break in Near East Encourages
CaIifornians to Try Out Gig
arctic Material.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
San Diego. Cal, Dec. 5.-Unsettled
conditions in Asia Minor are said here
10 be directly responsible for the de-
eision OF a san Francisco organization
Of capitalists to etart planting a high
grade Turkish 9A,acco in this county
where the soil and climate are believed
suitable.
The syndicate. headed by s. T.
Elloples OF san Francisco. has pur-
chased the Jamul ranch OF 9.l00 acres.
for the project. The announced price
Is si45.000
Proposed establishment OF a cigarette
factory in this city also was announc-
ed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
The Child In the Jewish Home,

a meeting OF the Sisterhood OF Tenn
pie Beth Emeth. Ninth and Washing
ton streets. will be held tomorrow
evening At $ o'clock. The speaker will
be Mrs Elma Ehrlich Levinger. Her
subject will be. The Child in the Jew
ish Home" Mrs. Levinger is we'll
known as a writer OF children's stories
and is in frequent demand to speak on
this or similar subjects before Jewish
women's organizations in various cities
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
Increase In Building Operations.

According to the total valuation of
permits issued by Building Inspector
Ellis u. Preston there has been an in
crease in building operations in this
city. Permits totaling $4,000 We're
Issued. during November showing an
increase of about $4,000 over tho pre-
vious month. The gain during Novem-
ber OF this year over the corresponding
month last year Ia more than $780,
01O
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
MISS MERREIS HOME.
She Became Ill While Attending Con.
vcntion Here.

Miss Minnie Nferrels. 35 years old.
of 1928 North Twelfth street, who was
reported yesterday by Every Evening
as missing from her home since last
Friday after attending the educational
exercises at Tower Hfl school here. is
now safe with members OF her family
IN Philadelphia, II VAS learned today.
During her Visit here Miss Mcrrels
became III. She was taken care Of by
friends. Yesterday. however. her con-
d!tion showed such Improvement tha;
she returned TO her home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
Stolen Car Recovered.

Quick work on the part OF the po-
lice, resulted In the return Of n
stolen automobile TO its owner within
an hour after the theft was reported.
yesterday afternoon. The car belonged
to George Simpler. IL was recovered
by Policeman Knox who found the
machine abandoned on King street.
between Seventh and Eighth streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
VIII Address Mems Club.

Professor Ezra Crooks. OF the Uni
versity OF Delaware. VIII address the
Westminster Club OF Hanover Presby-
terian Church al o'clock tonight.
He VIII speak on the subject. our
Friend and Ally. Portugal" Follow
ing the address a social hour will be
enjoyed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
Mrs. Mary Novel; Slightly Hurt.

Mrs. Mary Novel;, of 1925 Lowering
avenue. while visiting in Philadelphia
yesterday narrowly escaped serious
injury when she was struck by a troll
ley car at Fifteenth and Market
streets. Robert. a two-year-old son.
whom Mrs. Novel; was carrying. es-
capped injury. AS "A result Of the ac-
cident Mrs. Novel; sustained slight
bruises about the face and body. Her
injuries We're treated at the Hahne-
mann Hospital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
Mr.. wANAMAKER IMPROVES.
Ply siclans Report Patient Passed a
More Comfortable Night.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evenins.
Philadelphia. Dec. 5.-John Wana-
maker. who is confined 20 his home
with severe cold. was reported in
an improved condition by his three
attending physicians this morning.
The official bulletin Issued az 7.3O
a m. follows:
MIR. Wanamaksr was comfortable
throughout the night and rested well.
His condition continues 20 improve,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
FIRST SCARE EN- STIFF
DRY AGENTS RAID PLAN

San Francisco. Dec. 5.-San Fran
cisco,s Federal Prohibition agents
have adopted a new slogan: Scare
EN- stif. then grab the LIQUOR" il was
announced here today.
Under plans made by Y. L. Har-
vile. assistant 10 c. *. Wheelsr. chief
agent. officials raidins a plane suspect
ed OF keeping or se5ing liquor VIII. on
entering, utter such blood curdlins
yells that proprietors and employees
will be 50 badly frightened that they
will forget to dump into the slnk any
liquor they may have.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-05
HIS OWN LAWYER
Harr, Moorr Tries TO Show He Didn't
Take Robe.

Il carried this blanket from
Tcnth and Jefferson streets 10 Front
and Marke; streets. whore Is the VIII
minrton police force?" asked Harry
More. charged with the larceny OF
an automobile robe, when he was Civ
cn the privilege IN Municipal Court to-
day o. cross examine DR.. Edward 7.
Durham, who claimed the robe as
has property.
Deputy Judge Lynn continued the
case until mex; Saturday for investi-
xatlOn.