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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
STORM WAS SEVERE
AND EXTENDED OVER
MUCH OF THE EAST
Great Damage Was Done, But
tho Local Results Were Not
Actually Serious.
WREckAGE IN ITS WAKE

While yesterdays storm was severe
and II extended all over tho East. the
results locally were not as serious as
was at first feared. Wreckagc was
left In the wake 81 the gale and there
was great destruction OF property
Tho feeling Ia that Wilmington. and
in fact. an OF Delaware. had rather a
lucky escape. The storm subsidized dur
OF snow was brilliantly Illuminated by
the moon.
Wire Lines Hit Hard.
Telephone lines were severly hit by
the ferocity OF the storm. II IL be-
lievcd that at least 1900 telephones
throughout the State were put out
OF service. Half this number are
known to have been affected. but the
telephone comreny rushed repair
gangs hero from the lower part OF the
peninsula, where tho least damage
was done. BY tonight 1t IL expected
that all lines will be In operation.
New Castle was cut or yesterday
from 10 o'clock until late In the after
noon. Up to 3 o'clock last night
Hockessln was stA isofS1ed Alllre-
pairs, however. leading to this latter
town. were made this morning.
| In New Castle county $50 lines were
out. From the various exchanges they
were reported as follows: Whining
ton, 800 Newark. 100; Delaware City.
SO; Holly Oak, las: Now Castle, As;
Hockessin. SO. One hundred poles on
toll lines were reported down and
l thirty-five were reported down on ex-
change lines.
Many wire breaks were reported
on the Lancaster. kennett and Con-
cord pixies and on the Foulk roRd-
While the storm wns At Its height
yesterday morning, large tree ir
front OF the story Printing Co. Buill.
4 ing, sli Shipiey street. was split nj
most In half. Two employees In thu
Il printing office escaped injury by ny
] Ing glass when the tree was blown
against the large panel glass in from
, of the Office.
| The storm did serious damage a
the Delaware State Fair grounds dur
! Ing the afternoon, when the wind rip
ped OF the corrugated iron wall OF
! the west side OF the grand stand for |
: distance OF 40 feet, blew down tn
Z frame structure In which the Boys
T Cattle Club exhibits are housed, an
: two poles at the south end OF tn
vaudeville platform on which hav
! been strung the wires for high-wir
acts. No person was injured and i'm
mediate steps will be taken to repai
the damage.
William McKelvey OF Pill Harriso
:. street, in charge of the service do
par.ment Of White Brothers, automc
bile dealers, had a narrow escape fror
Z, being crushed beneath large tire
that fell in front OF 4l3 East Fourt
street.
Continued on page 2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
FOOD PRICES DECLINE;
STILL ABOVE NORMAL
Drop Within the Year But Re-
main From 80 to So Per Cent
Above 1913 Average.

- TsSSV>'~ecu - cSH W 1SNefy tteUiuk.
Washington. Jan. Retail food
prices in 18 principal cities In the
United states decreased f2 70 IS per
cent In the twelve months ending De-
cember Is last, the bureau OF labor
statistics OF the Department OF Labor
announced today.
The bureaus figures showed prices
prevailing last month In 13 OF the
cities, from which 1913 statistics were
available, Ind Increased .incc that
year from 30 to IS per cent. From No
vembcr IL to December Is. 1921, twelve
OF the cities reported decreases In food
prices, two reported increases and two
reported no change.
Mobile. Alabama. md Savannah.
Georgia, had the highest percentage
OF decrease In price for the IL months
period, each reporting on fs per cent
decline.
Philadclphla's decrease for the f2
month period was II per cent and for
the month ending December Is was
| per cent.
New York with 80 per cent led In
the increase In average retail food
costs since 1919.
Philadclphia's increase was so per
cont.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
AUTO THIEVES ROB
PRIVATE GARAGES
Made Raid Last Night on El-
llott and Monroe Street
Buildings.

Automobile thieves who early yes
terdny morning broke into Keen's
eArrg~, NJ asi5 Market street. and
- ole number of automobile keys
aud gas TANK KEYS. renewed their ac-
Nei,les last nieht when an attempt
wrs msdc to steal automobiles from
the two rows ~ private garages
owned hv Z. NJ. Keen, ~ 671 West
Tw~ntv-fourth street. The garages
ara locss~d on Elliott street. extend
Ing from Concord avenue to Twenty
nfth street. and on Monroe street
from Concord nvcnu. 10 Twenty NTH.
one touring car. which had been re-
moved from n private garage. was
ief; aha ndoncd short distance from
the scene III the robbery.
Tho robbery nj Kecns garage IL
aaid to have occurred either late
TucsdAy night or early Yesterday
morning. The robbers. after finding
sh~y would be unable to break in
through the main entrance. made
their way 70 4 side alley where a
pane ~ glass WAS removed from a
window.
After entering the garage proper,
the thieves next forced an entrance to
the ONCE There they broke into a
folding desk and removed practically
every key IN the osfice. MANY Of these
heys. Il wNs explained. had been coll
hnDted snr an emergency. There was
= hey for almost every make of car,
Il Was declared. The collection also
consisted of the various makes OF gas
saah keys.
when the report was learned this
n>orntng of the robbery Of the private
OAeAgoe on Elliott and Monroe streets
Il ~ ~ once the consensus OF
op1nion that the work was that OF the
Dan6 who ssole the keys from the
aforementioned garage
nanh cf the garages was entered
~ using = skclcton key. In no cass
MAJ . door forced
When the robbery was discovered
THE suerninx many OF the automobile.
ettM had the keys in the locks. In
several Instances the cars were ir
such = position as would indicate tina,
a. atte1npt had been made for theil
removal.
Although Stoves were used by tn.
thieves the Detective Bureau hal
hosn oble 20 Photograph nngerprinti
watch were found on the interior
OArAss woodwork and on the automo
61les.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press TO Every EvenI
washington. Jan 12.-W ca ther (
for Delaware:
Generally fair tonight and
slightly colder tonight.
SUN. MOON. TEMPERAT UR
Sun rose this morning ..........
Sun sets this afternoon ........
sun rises tomorrow morning -.
Sun sets tomorrow afternoon =.
Moon sets tomorrow morning.
Length OF day. 9 hours. 80 mi
p. m. yesterday ....-.......-....
a. M today ..........-....-...-....-.
! Noon today ..-..-............s...-.
Highest temperature yesterday n
| Lowest temperature last night -...'
High tide this morning .........-.-...
High tide tonight ........,........-..
Low tide this morning ........-...-.-
Low tide tonight. ..................,..~-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
Wagon and Auto Collide.

Owing to the CLASSY condition Of
shipley street between Ninth and
Tenth streets. a Glover Dairy delivery
wagon bumped into Ford touring
car standing alongside the curb just
after nine o'clock this morning, aut
did not do serious damage. The ma
chine bore license tag 3423.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
Amusements Tonight

Playhouse 'Abraham Lincoln"
Garrick Vaudeville and pictures.
Aldine Vaudeville and picturex
Parkway The Little Minister"
Queen Three Word Brand
Majestic At the Stage Door"
Savoy Fifty Candies.
Arcadia GYPSY Blood =
Strand Behind Masks
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
AGREE ON sHANTUNG.
China and Japan Reach Under
standing on Concessions for
Railroad Extension.
by AssocIated Press To Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. 12.--An agree
ment was reached by the Chinese and
Japanese delegates when their Shan
tung conversations were resumed to-
day on the question OF concessions
for the building of extensions of the
Using Tao-Tsinan Flu railway in the
Kiao Chow lease hold.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
LEAKT CROOK LIHPING HOME.
Transport With Returning Soldiers
From the Rhine Nearing New York.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening,
Washington, Jan. IA radiogram
from the transport Crook received
here at $50 a. m. today said the Grip
pied ship was making favorable head
way.
The gale reached the transport last
night the message said. but did not
The Crooks position was given as
36s miles east Of New York,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
Fined For Traihe Violation.

Arrested at Twenty fourth and
Market streets yesterday afternoon,
after 1t was said they had driven a
truck past a trolley car. Robert TIL
den and Herbert Wright. Negroes,
were each fined IS and costs In Mu-
nicipal Court today,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
CAN'T TAX MEN FOR
REMAINING UNWED

Helena, Mont, Jan. 12.-The
State Supreme Court has de-
clared unconstitutional the
bachelor tax law passed by the
last Legislature and the poll
tax law which has been in force
for more than 21 years.
The poll tax included all male
persons from ri to so years.
The bachelors tax was imposed
on all males more than Fl years
old who were not heads Of fami-
lies.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12

A. Autoneolie belonging 10 VI. T.
Iyuch of 3.1ee Monroe street. which
NE ela1pn last night was recovered
~ the pt>1tee today, In the car when
found wsrs s>veral articles. including
two robes veiusd At $50, two blankets
valued 81 ~. and kit of tools valued
~ 60. Whtch we're stolen. IT is said.
from the earase OF T. l.. Hudson OF
se< We0 Twentisth street at the
aAmo 49,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
Newark, n. j., Rector Dies in Hospital,

I'J 1HHSVOIitcU I COS 70 T<FtIy TlNeIIIItB-
Newark, N. j.. Jan. 12-Hev. Albert
Fl. Thompson, rector of ST. Marks
Episcopal Church for the last ten
years, died last night of pneumonia in
a baltimore Hospital, according to
work received by friends here today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12

GAZE wRKCK OCEAN
GROVE. PEACE ANGEL
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Asbury Park. N. ". Jan. H.
The Angel Of Peace statue,
which had stood on the Ocean
Grove beach front for 40 years,
WAS In ruins today A. a result Of
yesterdays gale.
The stAtue was toppled from
its base by a 72-mile gust and
shattered
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
Cut Over Eye In Fall.

Slipping on an icy pavement. Harry
Cauley. negro. 81 years old OF i91l
Rising sun Read. sustained a cut over
the left eye. He was treated at the
Delaware Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
KING WILL FREE IRISH
POLITICAL PRISONERS
To Liber ate More Than a Thou
sand When Provisional Gov
ernment Assumes Control.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London, Jan. liking George has
granted general amnesty 'in respect
to political offenses committed in Ire
land prior TO the operation OF the
truce last July it was announced
today. The release of prisoners will
begin at once.
The text of the proclamation. which
was issued by Winston Churchill
secretary for the colonies. read:
The King has been pleased, at
the moment when the provisional
Irish government is due to take
office, to grant general amnesty
with respect TO all offenses conf
mitted in Ireland from political
motives prior to the operation OF
the truce, July IL, last.
The release of the prisoners to
which amnesty, applies. will begin
forthwith.
1t is the Kings confident hope
that this act of oblivion will aid in
powerfully establishing relations
OF friendship and good will be-
tween the peoples of Great Britain
and Ireland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12

y Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Paris. Jan. ~. 8 p. n.--President
Millerand today accepted the
resignation Of Premier BRAND and
his entire cabinet. and Indicated
he would not ask any one 70 form
new ministry before tomorrow.
Minister OF war Barthou and
former President Poinca're were
mentioned prominently in psri.s-
mentary Hobbies as likely canfi-
dates for the task Of forming a
new government.
President Milierand. sccordi-x
10 custom, summoned ~ Bour-
geois and NJ Peret, presidents Of
the Senate and Chamber of Depu-
ties. respectively. for conferences
on the situation. BOT N. Pcret was
delayed by the necessity of tho
chambers reconvening 20 adopt its
program without the presence Of a
government.
Paris, Jan f2e-prcnier BRAND
submitted his resignation 20 Pres-
ident MIllerand az the Elysee pal
ace today after making Lengthy
statement before the Chamber -
Deputies justifying his attitude az
the Cannes conference.
The premier first presented the
question OF the British pact.
you have been complaining for
three years. IA said. ~of not
being called upon 70 share IN shsp-
ing French policies. I am bring
ing you what you have been de-
manding for three years. and II is
up TO. you to say whether you
want il or not
AS far as 7 am concerned he
continued. Il am merely making
thes~ explanations 10 you and do
not ask your approval or refusal.
Here is Frances security. Take it
or leave it,
Premier Briand. in the course Of
hts speech, said the United States
had agreed TO participate in the
Genoa Conference.
1t is inadmissible," the premier
said, that France should be abb
sent from this conference, which
is purely financial and economic.
especially when such a powerful
States, without whose cooperation
work is impossible, has agreed to
participate
DO you wish France not to be
represented there2" ne asked. If
so. say so. 1. for my part. wish
France to take part
NJ. Brands intention TO resign
was announced to the chamber at
the close of his. hours speech.
The announcement came as an en-
tire surprise as he had apparently
won the sympathy OF the chamber,
His colleagues OF the cabinet were
filed with annazement at his sud-
den determination.
NJ. BRAND, after making his an
nouncement, left the chamber
alone. The members OF the cabinet
followed as soon as they had re-
covered from their surprise.
Groups Of deputies and govern
ment officials speedily gathered
In excited discussion of the ser
iousness of the situation. seeking
a way out of the difficulty.
The resignation of Premier Bria
was accepted by President Milleral
The entire French cabinet went {
of Office with Premier BRAND.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
8 BELFAST WOMEN SHOT.
Fired on BY Armed Men as They An
swered KNOCKS. on Door.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Belfast. Jan. 12.-Three women were
shot, one fatally. by armed men who
knocked a. the doors OF their resi-
dences here last night. A Mrs. Hogg
was killed and Mrs. Maginnis and
Mrs. Bowman are in critical condi-
ton.
Mrs. Devlin. who was shot Sunday.
died yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12

Figures given out in Dublin last
night, in anticipation OF the amnesty
proclamation. showed 1910 persons.
who probably would come under the
classification OF. political prisoners.
were still In confinement. This num-
Der includes 20 persons charged with
murder. 121 with attempted murder.
AIS with possessing arms, and 226
with crimes Of violence, the others
being held on minor charges
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12

Say it with Clover Dairy Safe MIX.
and Butter. Phone 1540-1541. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12
BRAND RESIGNS;
TELLS DEPUTIES TO TAKE OR
TO LEAVE ANCL0-FRENCH PACT

In Defiant Speech He Tells Senator'S Here frances
Security, and lis Up to You to Say Whether Yos
Want It or Not Entire Cabinet Retnes With Chief;
Resignation Of Premier Immediately Accepted by the
President.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-12

Just a minute OF your time to tell
$4,000 people what you want-Every
Evening CLASSIFIED ads do the rest
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Summons

In the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the ] County of Navajo.
 Action broughtin the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Navajo and the Complaint filed in salC County of Navajo. in the office of the Clerk of said Superior Court.
 The Henry H. Scorse Estate. by it's sco.executors. Henry Scorse, Ellen Scorse. Julia Scorse New man, Rose Scorse, James Scorse, l and Julia Scorse. the Widow ot Henry H. Scorse. deceased. Plaintiffs. vs. Jose Montana. ct al Defendants. In the Name of the State of Arizona, to Jose Montana, Ali des Ortega D. Montana, his wife; The Territory of Arizona. now State of Arizona; J. D. Houke. |Sarafina Cortez, Aniseta Dlez; Pic Cortez, Aniseta Diez y Cor tez: Sarafina Romero; their heirs, and unknown heirs at law; Rich ard Roe Company. a corporation. and all other persons and cor poratiops who claim any right. title. estate, lien or interest ad- verse to the plaintiffs or defen- dants herein. Defendants. Greet inq:
 You are Hereby Summoned and required to appear in action brought against you by the a. bove-named Plaintiffs. in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Navajo. and answer the Com. plaint therein flied with the Clerk of this Court. at Holbrook. In said County, within twenty days after the service upon ycu of this Summons, if served in this County. or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter, the times above mentioned being exclusive of the day of service. or judgment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Navajo. this 18th day of December, 1922.
 (Seal )
 LLOYD c. THINNING,
 Clerk of said Superior Court.
 By Olive Clarke. Deputy.
 fD22 lJ12
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

pushed on the door. What ailed It? Was it frozen shut, stuck. or what was the matter?
 With his mothers help the door was opened. To their surprise they found that huge pile of packages had been the cause of their trouble.
 Jacques gave cry of delight as he bounced upon the bundles Ills mother was just as excited as he, as she helped carry in the stuff.
 Then followed one of the happiest hours the family had ever known whole tw9-dozen oranges and all sorts of wholesome food. Jacques mother fairly wept with joy.
 Santa remembered us after all, mother" said little Jacques, ''and he left this note on one of my presents Look, mother, 1t says:-
 CT hope you will always be as thoughtful of your sister, Jacques A Merry Christmas and Bright and Happy New Year.
 SANTA CLAUS.'"
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
Summons

In the Superior Court, State of Arizona. in and for the County of Navajo.
 Action brought in the Superior
 Court of the State of Arlzona.
 In and for the County of Maya
 jo. and the Complaint filed in
 said County of Navajo, Tn the
 office of the Clerk of said Sup
 erior Court.
 Paul H. Roberts, and Mrs. Paul H. Roberts. Plaintiffs. vs. Pedro Montana and wife, State of Arizona, ct al. Defendants.
 In the Name of the State of Arizona. to
 Pedro Montana and wife, their unknown heirs unknown success sors in interest, and unknown assigns; Manuel Montana. his unknown heirs. unknown sue cessors in interest. and unknown assigns; Santiago Baca, his un- known n heirs. unknown success sors in interest, and unknown assigns; Frank w. Smith. his un- known heirs, unknown successors in interest, and unknown as- signs; John Doe, his unknown heirs, unknown assigns, and un- known successors in interest; Richard Roe, his unkown heirs. unknown successors in interest, and unknown assigns: John Doe Company, it's unknown heirs, un- known successors in interest. and unknown assigns, Defend ants. Greeting:
 You are Hereby Summoned and required to appear in an ac- tion brought agalnst you by the above-named Plaintiff. in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona. in and for the County of Navajo, and answer the Com plaint therein filed with the ( Jerk of this said Court. at Hol- brook, in said County, within twenty days after the service upon you of this Summons, if served in this said County. or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter. the times above men. toned being exclusive of the day of service. or judgment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona. in and for the County of NavaJo. this 14th day of Dec. 1922.
 (SEAL)
 LLOYD C. HENNING Clerk of said Superior Court
 By OLIVE CLARKE fD15 lJ5. Deputy.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
CALL FOR BIDS FOR PRINTING,
 STATIONERY ANDESUPPLlES

Notice is hereby gwen that sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Board of Supervisors of Navajo County, in Holbrook. Arizona, until 2 D. m. Tuesday. January End, 1923. for the furnishing printed blanks. books. stationery. cleo tion and registration supplies etc. Specification may be seen at the office of said Board.
 All bids must be accompanied by copy of this advertisement and certified check for One Hundred Dollars as guarantee of good faith. The successful bidder will be required to give a good and sufficient bond con- ditioned upon the faithful per- formance of the contract. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any bid. or to waive any in- formalities in any bid. Bids will be opened at the of- flee of the Board of Supervisors in Holbrook. Navajo County. Arizona, at the above hour and date. and considered.
 All bids must be sealed and addressed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and mark ed Bid for printing, Stationery and supplies"
 M. R. TANNER, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
 ED15 TD20
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

She wants doll, but she thinks she can't ask for it cause we haven't money for dolls. I have, though" he said promptly. i've been watching doll in one of the windows here. I'm going by tonight and get it."
 "What is your name, son?"
 Jacques and my sister's-ma petite sOeur-Marthe."
 "Zshack What a queer"
 "NO; it isn't" he said, anticipating what she was going to say. My mother Is French. Those names are beautiful-to us." he added after @ pause.
 "Where do you live. Jacques?"
 "Sixty-nine Kensington Square. Top floor, back two rooms, I've got that down pat now. haven't F"
 "Yes. you won't get lost right soon," she replied as she put her arm around him. and gave him a gentle tap on the shoulder. Merry Christmas Jacques" and she was on her way. She stopped little way down the street, however wrote something down. then hurried on.
 Another half hour found Jacques hugging an orange and a little doll under his coat as he trudged along nome. When he opened the door a little voice started chanting. "Frere Jacques. Frere JacQues-you're late tonight"
 e"Yes, Marthe. Today I was talk ing to Santa on the corner. and he said he was awfully busy. He doubted If he would get all around this year."
 "Oh!" said Marthe in a disappointed tone. .
 Jacques mother was sewing busily upon a garment she was intent upon finishing. Tomorrow was Christmas,
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29
THIS TELLS AIM BAD, KILLS
Bullet Intended to Knock of Hat Pen. etrates Victims Skull-taces
 Serious Charge.

St. Xavier, Mont.-William CosgrOve. deputy sheriff and foreman of large cattle ranch near St. Xavier, is at lib- erty under S3,000 bonds, facing a charge of manslaughter for unsuccess- fully attempting to duplicate me feat of the historic Wilhelm Tell.
 Cosgrove is a dead shot with his trusty revolver. In a spirit of friend ly rivalry Henry ObendOrf, twenty-one, a stranger in these parts without any known relatives, challenged COsgrove to shoot his hat off his head. Sur rounded by the boys" waiting for "chow," Cosgrove fired. The shot whizzed past the top of ObendOrf's hat. The youth repeated the challenge. Cosgrove fired again, but forgot that part of Obendorf's head was in the hat. and the bullet tore through the top of his skull. Obendorf died before medical aid arrived and Cosgrove gave himself up to the sheriff.
The Holbrook news., 1922-12-29

specimens for the American Museum of Natural History.
 On one of his exploring trips Mir. Holt and companion got lost in the jungle and ran out of food.
 "We lived mostly on monkeys dur ing the % days" he said, but on one occasion we had to resort to eating snake stew or face starvation. We ate the stew. We had killed a pol sonOus snake about nine feet long, cut off its head, took out the sirloin and stewed 1t. It tasted something like eel. Not so good, you know, but then anything tastes good when you're real hungry"