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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
CHESTER TO HEAR PINCH0T.
Candidate for CubernatorlaI
Nomination Invades Sprouts
BailiWick.
by Associated Press To Every Ev.ninx.

by Associated Press To Every Evsninx.
pnnad-tphia, April 2o~Ginord Pm
chot, candidate for the Republican
nomination for governor. arrived hsre
today after a three days' speaking
tour OF Western nnsyivsnA-
Tonight he win invade Delaware
county rhs homo county OF Governor
Sproul. vbo ~ supporting tho cAndi-
dsary of Attorney General George z.
After.
Mr.. Pinc4oe viii dsfiver two ad-
dresses IN Chester. one before the
Delaware County League OF Women
Voters and the other ct q rnass meet
ing. Tomorrow night he speaks IN
Media
UnftAd States Senator George
Wharton Pepper today opened his ac-
tive campaign for the Republican
nomination for the unexpired term o.
the late Senator Boies Penrose. Thi.
afternoon he viii inaugurate the sea
son of the international League a.
Reading, by throwing out the fir.
ball. Following the game he will 81
to Chester 10 address tho League o
Women Voters at a dinner and late
will make an address at Media
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
TAXES.
Subject Considered by Freeholders
League Of Brandy wine Hundred.

The Freeholders League Of School
Districts No. 2 and No. SO. Brandy
wine hundred. Inc. met laAt night In
the Community House at Bellefonte.
Five new members were admitted.
making a total Of g. az this time.
Further consideration was given TO
a report of uncollected taxes IN Bran
6ywine hundred and this report WA
referred 20 a special committee for
analysis. with instructions 20 report
at tho e meeting. The committee
consists Of Robert Orr. James H.
Wright and Ralph Dinsmore.
The next meeting Of the league Will
be held Wednesday. May II. at the
Bellefonte Community House.
Members Of Levy Court and the
county engineer had been invited TO
be present, but only the latter re-
sponded, therefore the Brandywine
hundred road tax question was not
discussed.
A committee composed OF Robert
Orr. James H. Wright. Ralph Dins-
more and Richard Sellers was APP
pointed 10 study. with a member OF
the Claymont Taxpayers League, the
report prepared by the Brandywine
hundred citizens committee and q
special auditor. regarding the finances
Of the hundred.
They will report TO q meeting TO be
held at Bellefonte. May II, with
recommendations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
CHANGE IN RAILROAD
SCHEDULES APRIL 50
Local Trains Will be Operated
In Conformity With Daylight
Saving Time.

Effective on Sunday morning. April
so. the Pennsylvania system, II was
announced today. will inauGurate n
general change IN the timetables TO
conform with daylight saving time as
IL applies 10 local trains operating be-
tween this city and Philadelphia Al
though the railroad will maintain
Eastern standard time throughout the
entire system. II u planned 10 follow
the same method this year as was es-
tablished last year.
There VIII be no change in through
service. Only trains serving patrons
between this city and Philadelphia and
those using commuters trains from
points on the Octoraro branch and
Philadelphia, will be moved up ap-
pro1imately hour.
II was further stated by railroad Of
nciais h a the change OF timetables
the last OF this month will also cover
the usual summe service on all the
divisions. Today notices relative 20 the
change were prominently posted in
both uptown ticket office and tho office
at French street station.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
EMERGENCY CALL IN
CASE Of FIRE IS 14OO
Department Officials Explain
What Should be Done 10
Avoid Loss Of Time.

For the convenience Of the residents
OF tho city and the greater safety
OF their lives and property officials ~
The fire department are anxious for
everyone 70 know that 400 - the
number. TO be called or the telephone
IN case Of fire. RI the person cannot
think Of his the operator VII prompt
~ onnec them with fire headquar-
ters Il they viii Just ak FOR The FRO
bureau or fire department.
The fire officials also claim that IN
striking r. box a. person should remain
at the box Until the companies Z
70 no can direct the fremsn 20 the
scene Frequently they have TO hunt
through the neizhborhood thereby los
ing valuable time. frequently people
open the door OF q fire box and then
run away, thinking merely opening tbs
door strikes tho alarm The little lever
tnA1de the door has 10 be pulled down
then released before the alarm VIII
sound.
Instances have occurred where per-
sons telephoned 20 the fire bureau.
shouted over the wires that there was
a fire and then hung up or left tbs
telephone without telling where It was.
IN such cases the freulen can do Moth
Ing until they know where 20 go.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
lNCENDIARY FIRE
THREATENS LIVES
OF HOTEL BOARDERS
Continued from page 1.

Mrs. Pickham about 12.30 had gone
to the basement TO look Mt the heater
and then detected what she thought
wus the odor OF gasoline or coal oil
but could not trace Il and dismissed
II with tho thought that II came from
. tailoring shop in the same building.
She won't to bed and about 10 O'Clock
she was aroused by Mrs. IAvick
knocking ut her door and calling In n
low voice TO got up as she had some
thing 10 toll her. Mrs. Ievick, n light
sleeper. had been aroused by the
smoke and started TO investigate but
finding It very thick IN the corridors
she concluded to call Mre. Pickhnm.
When tho latter learned OF tho
smoke nllinx tho house ehe warned
Mrs. Levick not to make n noise 90
tho other boarders would not be
aroused and tho. two womon started
to mako nj investigation themselves.
Tho smoke was dense on the nrst floor
and when they started into tho ccilar
they found II impossible 10 get down
the steps because OF tho denre clouds
Mrs. Plckham then attempted 10 call
he fro department but IN her cx-
element called tho police department.
Captain Kcllehcr detailed Officers
Fldcrkin and Hunter OF tho patrol
crew 10 tho sccne with a hand cxtin-
Euisher. They found the door OF tho
shoe repairing store locked but broke
II open and then cxtingulshed the
firc which was rapidly gaining head.
way: II was then they found tho OF
soaked Tags etrewn about N. floor
4 nba DnAral ,n o.. a. -
Ind not been consumed and took them
To the police station.
In tho report submitted 10 supsrin-
tendent OF Police George Black rrls
two To the fire u n stated: They
found rage and waste soaked with
coal oil scattered nil over the Moor
bearing evidence OF inccndiaty origin
and some OF these unburned oil soak cd
rags were brought 10 central" Thu
police report states tho stock I'm the
store was ELK pairs Of second hand
shoes n several hundred boxes O,
rubber heels.
n policeman we- stationed on watch
about tho building for the balanc. OF
tho night In tho hope that tho IRE bur
might return and attempt TO rekindl.
tho fro. but no ono showed UP. Car.
dilo Gays he swept up and put, IN,
dirt In n box n locked his e,or,
about . o'clock last night. There wn,
no evidence OF nre thers then aud n,
oil soaked rags. he said The stor,
door was not broken open until IN,
nremen arrived and how the rigs wer,
placed on the floor is n mystery az We
~unsoived. Cardulo did not know o
anyone who would deliberately 60
fire 10 the store. he said.
Mono Of the boarders In the hote
above knew Of the FRA, except tn,
two women mentioned. until thl
morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
DOYLE CALLS
CLERGY IGNORANT
An Ago of Rotten Material
ism," He Tells PhiIa-
deIphians.

Philadelphia. April 20=Descrfbing
this as an age of rotten material
ism." Sir Arthur Conan Doyle de-
clarcd on his arrival here yesterday
that u WINS his mission 10 help re-
v~italize Christianity.
lie attributed decadcncc Of spiritual
life mainly to the ignorance Of clergy
men, who, ne n class. he charged.
knew nothing about the inner meaning
OF Christianity. Before leaving Eng
land. he said, a new sort Of com.
munion" had been established. with
20 communicates recruited from tho
Although clergymen persist in ig-
churches.
Although claiming that tho doctrine
Of spirit communication did not in
terfere with anyone's present faith.
and could therefore be added 90 -
without producing confusion. he sd-
nitted that the churches OF spirit
ualism were Unitarian in the sense
that they ala not hold Christ 10 be
the equal Of God.
What tho world was witnessing now
was the beginning 81 the renewal Of
a spiritual age. no said. and psychic
power Was i~ncreasing. He depIored
tho fact that ne had no psychic power
himself. II am merely a messenger
for those who rave that gift" he said
MY mission IL 20 revi,alizs a faith
that has been saYging. and what I
bring IN not n new article Of faith.
bat knowledge.
Although ~ci@rgyTnen persist in ig-
norlng -. the Bfbis il chuck full os
( sp~irituaiism. < first became interest
cd in the subject beck In 1896. / never
dropped ~. Ny mind was always
steering into g. when tho war came
with the consequent loss q life, I felt
the time had come 20 declare myself.
Americans csn never understand
what Ensilshmen suffered because the
English DO not squesL. IN my own
family ten were killed. my only son
my only brother. two bro,hers-in-iaw
two nephsvs and cousins. What
home IN England IL not yesrning fol
is desh7"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
WILLIAM !. H|GHF|ELD
GOES TO new ORLEANS
He and Mrs. HighfieId Civen
Hearty Sendoff at p. r. R.
Station Today.

Mr.. md Mrs. william J. HighHeld left
this afternoon on the 1914 Pennsyl-
vania train for Now Orleans, In, to at
tend tho thirty-ffth %triennlal con-
clave OF the Grand Encampment,
knights Templar Of the United States,
A delegation of members OF 81. Johns
.Commandcry were Mt tho station TO
give Mr.. and Mrs. Highneld n rous-
ing sendofr. Several bouquets were
presented to Mrs. High0eld.
The Dclawareana viii arrive nj At
lanta. Ga, tomorrow shortly before
noon, where they viii visit tho Scottish
Rite Hospital for Crippled Children.
Mr.. Highheld II Interested In this
project from tho Shrine standpoint.
the hospital being n Of a number
being established throughout tho
country.
They viii leave Atlanta tomorrow
night at $50 on tho Gland Masters
special train for New Orleans, where
they are Tue TO arrive 8 o'clock Sat
urday night. and where tho delera-
ton viii be met by the reception com.
mitteo and several bands.
Mr.. Hlghneid wac recently ~instaukd
M Right Eminent Grand warder Of
the Grand Encnmpment and az At
lanta. Ga, viii be met by Most Emi-
nent Grand Master Joseph X. Orr. who
will make the trip over 20 New
Orleans. on the special train. The
New orleans Comma ndcrie. viii turn
out In a body and escort the guests 20
the Grunewald Hotel. which will be
the headquarters.
The conclavo closes on Friday.
During their stay ~ New Orleans. tho
visitors VIII participate IN the great.
est celebration IN the history o. the
order. on Sunday night. Aprii "a.
there viii ba turned on mo mos,
wonderful electrical illumination ever
witnessed Ia New Orleans. Tho Yea
ture of this display will 10 a monster
Knight on horseback, nny-two fee,
I'm height.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hlghheld will 70 "a
Cuba from New Orleans and will make
tho trip 20 New fork by boat They
expect 20 be away about three weeks
They were accompanied from thi,
city by ~. Warren Lines. az Con.
necticut Grand Treasurer. Of IN,
Grand Encampment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
MINERS BE0IN TO DRAW
on SAVINGS BANK FUNDS

Hazleton. April 20.-Thc nrst drain on
reserve funds by the lido anthracite
mine workers since tho suspension
began nearly three weeks ago. was
noted today by local bankers. who
said a number Of notices for the with
drawal OF money from savings sc-
counts had been received. The cash
In no being taken out in large
amounts. but In sufficient sums 10
meet current needs. II wa stated.
Withdrawals. tho bankers said. wore
mainly by men with families and I'M
married mon who aJs locating In other
sections OF the country.
Miners living In coal
houses and still allowed credit at the
stores maintained by the operators.
are not pressed for ready cash and
expect 10 work on" their bills when
the collieries u Many OF tho
coal dlggers have boys and girls en-
ployed IN mills. factories and other
lines and their earnings will tide tho
families over until the coal industry
tsoorns again.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
IRISH FACTIONS
FIGHT ALL NIGHT;
DUBLIN IN TERROR
Continued from page /.

Meanwhile similar firing OF cons,d-
cradle intensity. accompanied by bomb
explosions was heard In other parts OF
the city. especially in the neighbor-
hood OF Kings Inn, sarrisoned BY
troops acting under the authority OF
the general headquarters OF the Irish
Republican army but II Is not known
whether the building was attacked.
Armored cars later patrolled the
center Of the city. and everybody on
the streets was sesrched. A party Of
men IN an open motor car speeded up
when challenged by troops in an
armored car, and were pursued and
Aired on by the military.
Many OF the windows in the tale
phone exchange we're smashed by bull
let's. and work there was suspended
for an hour.
Regular forces p~atrol1ing Grafton
street were fired on from roofs OF
houses In Bridewell lane.
a statement from official sources
says that Brigadier General Slattery
band a party of men In uniform in a
car were fired upon near o'Connell
bridge at about II 80 o'clock last night.
Inc car Was flNuleu Win bullctS ana
one OF the passengers wounded, later
being conveyed to the hospital.
Later another patty OF regulars
conveyed a priest to the hospital In
"A motor car, %escorting him in an
armored automobile because OF the
dangerous condition OF the streets
Kings Inn and the Green street
courthouse both have been occupied
by regular Irish Republican army
troops.
The provisional government intends
using the latter rs a place for the
sittings OF the high court.
Belfast. April 2O-Snipsng was re.
newed today in the Short Strand, tn,
scene OF last nights fierce riot ant
the ambulance men were soon bus,
taking two wounded persons TO tn,
hospital.
Mary keehan, who was shot yes
terday. is dead. bringing the deatt
roll since Tuesday To eight. OF whom
four were killed in last nights disor.
ders.
There was some shooting at Cul
llngtree road and NORTHUMBERLAND,
street.
Police sergeant Brun, who wa.
wounded last Thursday. died today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
Move 10 Restrict Auto Parking.

The movement started sometime &
b. the Chamber OF Commerce to re-
strict the parking OF automobiles. es-
pecially on the streets in the bust
ness section or the city. is understood
TO have been revived and at the meet
ing Of the Street and Sewer Department
next Tuesday 1t is very probable the
subject will be called TO the attention
Of the directors. II is claimed the
parking privilege on Market and Ship
ley streets has been abused and as q
matter OF safety these highways should
not be blocked as they frequently are.
Just what action the street directors
Will take In the matter IS undetermin-
ed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
BANKS WARN INVESTORS.
Financial Houses Being Consulted
More Frequently by Those With Cash.

Financial institutions OF this city
are being consulted more frequently
by men and women who have none
10 invest. as a result OF the effort OF
the banks TO check the operations OF
wildcat stock statesmen and bucket
shop operators.
Recently the Industrial Trust Com
pany at Tenth and Shipley streets,
mailed 10000 caution pamphlets TO
residents OF this city and state, adj
yising them 10 consult their bank or
bankers before making any invest
ments in stock, and as a result of this
warning upwards of fifty persons
have applied TO officials Of the In
dustrial Trust Company for advice
and suggestions about investments.
The Trust Company supplemented
the direct caution by mail, through
newspaper advertising.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
PATRONAGE FIGHT
WORRIES LEADERS,,
WHO FEAR RESULTS
Continued from pare /.

again surrender to him. a. he did in
the Peeney matter. and allow Elmer
r. Benson to be appointed postmaster
at Dover. TO succeed J.. Frank Startling,
who 10 10 be thrown out-At frst the
Junior Senator thought the senior Sen
ator would assent TO the appointment
of Benson. but finally II dawned upon
him that Senator Ball had made up
his mind that ne would not again
surrender, and then and there the
deadlock started.
The prediction In made by tho
friends OF Senator du Pont that no
will not yield In this matter. but he
will rcsolutely stand out for Benson.
On the other hand tho friends OF
Senator. Bail confidently expect the
senior Senator to guard tho rights OF
his friends In the conflict and refuse
TO bow down at tho feet Of tho oppo-
sition. They assert there will be M
knuckling on the part of Senator
Ball, as no has knuckled his last time
in such matters. and from now on ex-
poets to get an even break" In tho
apportionment Of Federal patronage.
or viii know the reason why.
Party Workers Worried.
In the meantime many OF tho Della
ware Republicans are worried over tho
situation. They feel that tho fued
will grow both IN proportions and in
tensity until It involves the entire
State OF Delaware. and ultimately re-
suit in their party losing the positions
OF honor and the emoluments thereof
They feel that any kind OF surrender
or compromise would be emincnty
better for the Office seekers than a
factional fight however righteous the
cause may be.
The declaration Is made that this Is
the time for Senator du Pont TO sur
render. and that he will probably take
a careful view OF the situation, and.
considering discretion the better part
OF valor, yield 10 Senator Ball In the
Dover appointment and thus restore
himself in the good graces OF his col
league. IL Is asserted that this seems
20 DO Il logical purse for Senator Gu
Pont TO pursue. as IL would be- the par,
OF wisdom for him TO do everything
in his power TO eliminate all faction
al strife at this time. especially In
view OF the approaching election, by
which his political fate will be deter
mined.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20

Boys Accused OF Stealing Pocket.
book While After Funds.

Three boys. each twelve years of
age, who were charged with stealing
q pocketbook containing $40 from a
home AZ which they had called to
solicit funds for the pretended pur-
pose OF furnishing their baseball
team with bats. balls and other ne
oessitles, were placed on probation by
Judge Prickett in Juvenile Court yes
terdsy afternoon.
The home from which the pocket
hook was stolen was that OF Mrs.
Bertha Smith. 1905 Mt. Salem Lane.
The funds solicited at various houses
were not applied 10 the purchase of
baseball supplies, but were used by
the lads for their W benefit, II was
alleged.
Two Negresses. Emma Morris. 13
years old. and Bertha Greenley. IS
years old, accused Of stealing cheap
wearing apIsrel. cosmstics and other
articles from local 8 and 10 cent
stores. were also placed on probation.
The specific charge against them was
larceny Of goods from the Steel store.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
HOUSE ADOPTS NAVAL
PERSONNEL Of $4,000
Amendment for Big Force Wins
by 22t TO 14o; Party Lines
Shattered.

Warrington. April z0~"Bis navy"
supporters rode roushshod over tho
Appropriation subcommittee and House
leaders hte yesterday afternoon when
they carried by a majority OF 70 the
Increase Of tho enlisted personnel TO
$4,000. Tho vote on this amendment to
the Naval Appropriation bill. offered
by Representative Macarthur Of Ore
gon. Republican. was 221 10 las.
At the same time that the house
agreed to this amendment an increase
for tho pay of 5000 men above the
subcommittee's Recommendation OF 81
900 YVES approved. and a little later an
added food allowance proposed by
Representative Swing. OF California.
Republican. was voted through. The
naval bin then was passed by a vote
OF 279 TO rs and sent 20 the senate,
The bin as passed carries a total of
1881. 26s. 900. or SIS. 900. 900 more than
when II came from the Appropriations
COMMITTEES.
Representative Layton. OF Delaware,
is recorded as voting for the amend
ment in favor of the larger navy per-
lsonnel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20

An alarm OF fire came IN last night
about TAT o'clock from box No. 241
at Thirteenth and Rodney streets. but
when the members OF Engine Conn
panies Nos. l and 5. and Truck COM
pany No. l reached the scene, they
could find no evidence OF a blaze any
where in the neighborhood- The alarm
false and had been deliberately
e IN by someone who got away
before anyone could detect them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
Competition In India

India is no longer entirely depend
ent commercially on Great Britain.
and competition Is now very keen
American, Japanese. German and
Belgian competition Is steadily grow
ing. The British trade commission
for that territory reports a distinct
tendency toward direct trade between
Indian importers and oversee suppli-
iers. particularly in the Bombay district.
American merchant houses in India
are reported 10 be strengthening their
hold on the trade, and German ship
ping is steadily increasing. covering
q wide range of products.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
Madison Dance Tonight.

A card party and dance viii be CIV
en- this evening by the Madison Neigh
borhood Association in Brownson Hall,
Fourth and Jackson streets. The
card party will start az 8 o'clock, and
the dance at 9. There Will be a door
prize and 100 prizes for cards. Music
will be furnished by DaIe's orchestra
Tickets may be obtained at the door.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
CHRISTIANS IN CHINA AFRAID
New Anti Movement Said To be
Spreading Throughout Country.

BY Associated Press 10 Every EVENING.
Annoy. China, April 20.-An anti
Christian movement, said 10 have
started with the formation OF twenty
such organizations in pekin Univer-
sity. IL spreading rapidly over China,
according 10 reports reaching here.
The agitation has reached Annoy
University, the government schools
and other institutions.
Christian leaders and consular au-
thorities expressed alarm at the ex-
tent OF the movement. which is re-
ported 10 be backed by communist
a~gitators.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
VICTORIES ACCEPTED BY q. s.
Notes May be Used to Pay Income and
Profit Taxes.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, April 20.-Coilectors of
Internal Revenue were authorized To-
day. by Commissioner Blair. TO re-
ceive II par, Victory notes OF either
the Az per cent or az per Ont IS
sues. in coupon form IN payment OF
income and profits taxes payable on
June 10, 1929. and Victory notes OF
the AZ per cent series IN coupon form,
in payment of income and profits
taxes payable September is and De-
oember 10, 1922.
Victory notes of the 81 series VIII
not be acceptable in payment OF in
come and profits taxes payable Sep
tembcr IL or December 10. 1922. and
registered Victory notes will not be
acceptable on any payment
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
France Honors American Flyer.
BY Associated Press TO Every xveniux.

Paris. April 2o.-The order OF the
Legion OF Honor has been conferred
poSehumously on Sergeant Kinen
Yates Rockwell. q member OF the
Franco-Amer1can dying corps. who
was killed In action September %,
1915. Sergeant Rockwell was the
second American flyer 20 be killed in
action IN the woxid war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20
Mayor Harvey I'm Washington.

Mayor Harvey took an early after
moo train to Washington today In
order TO attend the concert of the
Harvard Glee Club, TO be given there
tonight. He will. on this account, not
be present at the Y. M. g. A. minstrel
show at The Playhouse. where he
was TO have been the guest Of honor
this evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-20

The lecture that was 10 have been
given in Asbury NJ. E. Church tonight
by Rev. Fred Peters OF Penn's Grove,
n. T., viii be held instead in tho Y.
O. S. Of A. Hall, 406 West Seventh
street, because OF the death OF Mrs.
G.. w. Dawson, wife of the pastor
of the church,