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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
FIREMEN KEPT BUSY.
Three Local Alarms ON Sunday But
no Serious Outbreaks.

Engine Company No. was called
TO the homo OF II. Levy at 705 West
street yesterday morning about 0
o'clock when an ovcrhcated furnace
pipe In the basement set fire to the
woodwork. The blaze was extinguishcd
before there was any serious damage
to the property.
About 1i.30 o'clock yesterday morn
ing Engine Company No. was called
10 tho home OF Thomas Duncan on
Barley Mill Road. Henry Clay. when
fire was discovered In chimney. The
accumulated SCOT had become ignitcd.
The flremen poured some coal down
the chimney cleaning II out and
smothering the fire. There was no
damage.
Yesterday afternoon about 3.ao
o'clock Engine Company No. 10 was
called TO 2i2i Market street, tho home
OF William Rock. when someone pass
Ing saw smoke rolling from the win
dows and thought the house was on
fire. II was found fire In the kitchen
stove was making more than the usua
amount of smoke and that II WAS not
all going up the chimney.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
STREET DIRECTORS TO
| HEAR THE BUS men
Session Promises to be Of Un.
usual lnterest>Oue to Con-
troversy.

More than usual interest attaches
to the meeting Of the directors OF the
street and Sewer Department tomor-
row morning ut 10 o'clock because the
board will hear the representatives of
the bus line owners and operators
relative To their objections to the
resolution now pending before the
board regulating this form of trans
portation within the city limits. j,
Warren Green has been retained rs
counsel by the bus men and he will
be at the meeting to state their OBJ
jcctions. Whether the bus men them
selves will appear is not known.
The mercantile section of the
Chamber of Commerce has appointed
"A committee To look into the subject
and the members of this committed
will meet this afternoon and decide
whether they are TO appear before the
Street and Sewer Department ut the
meeting tomorrow morning to have
anything To say about the resolution.
Ii was made clear this morning that
the Chamber of Commerce holds nc
brief for the bus lines or for the VIII
mington and Philadelphia Traction Co
but II Is true that the organizs tor
for years has been trying To dcveloI
the rural territory adjacent to VII
mington. not only In Delaware but IT
| PENNSYLVANIA. Maryland and New
Jersey 10 the idea OF trading in VII
mington and 20 make this effective th'
| organization has been doing what 4
could to assist in the development o
the transportation facilities for tn
people who live In these rural com
muuities.
This. however. does not mean tina
the Chamber of Commerce has takei
any steps after the rural residents ar
rive within the city 10 develop tn
bus lines in Wilmington TO the de.ri
ment OF the Traction Company or {
develop the trolley lines TO the detri
mcnt Of the bus lines. II was state
today the Chamber OF Commerce
believes In regulation OF all transpor
tation facilities 10 the very maximum
of safety and convenience of tn
travelling public.
Among other objections the hu
people arc said TO have TO the pre-
posed resolution IN the section ~
Quiring them to give heavy indemnit
bonds. They claim tho amount d,
mauded Is too much. They also 81
ject 20 the parking restrictions Jus
what the street department propos,
doing with the resolution is prohl,
, NAUTICAL but there Is a very pronounce
/ impression that e win eventually !
adopted although no definite actio
, will be taken regarding the propos,
< law at the board meeting tomorrow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
MAIL Oh 4 MODIFIED.

Dover. March 6.--The change in the
mail service FOR the Delaware Divi-
sion. which began Sunday. February
90. whereby lock pouches from the Do
Yer postof'ice 20 Wilmington and Phil
sdeiphia were ordered. and the mailing
az letters at the railroad station here
after the close OF the mail at the local
postoffice at 3 o'clock. discontinued.
has been modified In part by orders re-
ceived 10y Postmaster Starting.
The evening mali. instead OF closing
al \ o'clock. has been put back TO the
old hour OF 8. with lock pouches being
cent 10 Wilmington and Philadelphia
a. previously. The discontinuance of
mailing letters at the railroad sta
slon still stands.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
FIRE DEPARTMENT
LAW LIKELY TO Be
QUESTIONED AGAIN
City May Refuse to Pay $751;
600 Provided for Volun-
teers' Association.
APPLICATION IS PENDING

Inquiry made last Thursday night
Of city Council by Henry X. lsaacs,
who represents the Volunteer Fire
mems Relief Association as TO when
tie city expected Ia pay 10 That as
sSa,ation the $4,000 provided for In
the law passed by the Legislature
authorizing the creation of the new
paid fire department has brought 10
llrh, the fact that the validity OF the
act under which the Directors or the
Department Of Public Safety have
been operating may once more he
dragged into the courts on the ques-
ton ur its constitutionality.
While Mr.. lsaacs' inquiry was re-
ferrcd 70 the finance committee OF
CITY Council II IA the general belief.
based on statements made 10y individ-
uai members OF Council. that the city
win refuse 90 pay this $4,000 10 the
volunteer nrcmen's organization and
that the city Will resist before the
courts any attempt that may be made
there 20 compel payment.
Robert q. Uarman. counsel for the
Della ware Fire Co I'm the lattcr's In
Junction proceedings egains, the safety
directors, set out I'm his original bill
Of complaint the clause providing Tor
the payment Of this $4,000 IS one
Of his allegations that the law was
unconstitutional. However. Chanccl-
lor W oicott. I'm his original decision
and In later proceedings before hin,
in connection with the case lid no,
Sive any decision on this particular
point and 70 II therefore still unde-
ciaed whether tho CITY will have e
pay 70 or whether % can rightfully
refuse.
what Mr.. 1saacs intends 20 do Is
not known. 10 wa. said this morn
ing that even n this section az thC
law should be declared unconstitution.
al II would not invalidate tho halanc,
W the act. So that the operations ot
the Public Safety Department and tn,
Fire Bureau would not he interfere,
with or hindercd IN any way. no mat.
ter what may be done regarding thi
money.
The finance committee Of Council
probably will have report 20 sub
NIT 90 the Council at the mectin,
Thursday night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
Edwards Denies Check Charge.

George Edwards. charged with ut
tering a worthless check for a small
amount, was held under 500 bail FOR
upper court by Judge Hastings in
Municipal Court today. Edwards said
ii was the fault Of the bank. as he was
not notified that his account had been
overdrawn. Thomas Brown, the COM
plainant. who cashed the check. and
who was charged with contempt OF
court FOR not appearing on Saturday.
explained that court had adjourned
when he arrived. He was dismissed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
FEVER CAUSES THIRD DEATH.
howard Jarman, Aged Years, Sue
cumhed Yesterday After Brief Illness.

Another death from scarlet fever
was reported 20 the Board Of Health
today making the third fatality since
the present outbreak assumed almost
epidemic proportions. Howard Jarman
aeed years. Of bl2 West Eighth
street. died yesterday at his home and
wns buried this morning in Riverview
cemetery. The little fellow had been
sick only short time.
The total number OF cases In the
city today according 10 the Board OF
Health reports In l34. There were two
new cases and one recovery reported
DIR. c. NJ. Handy. president OF the
health board. looks for a very material
falling of IN the number Of scarlet
fever cRses II the present mild and
dry weather continues. He said wealth
CT such as prevails today is very fav-
orable 20 q decrease and he is hope
ful that Il Will soon begin 70 show &c
. marked degree.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
MANY DIVORCE CASES
CALLED IN COURT
Peter T. Cassidy Obtains De-
cree Nlsi From His
Wife.

The March term Of Court OF General
Sessions opened today with Judges
Harrington and Richards on the bench.
or n total OF o. divorce suits scheduled
for trial at this term OF court. 10 un-
contested cases will be heard today
Contested cases will be heard Thurs
day. A number OF cases wero ordered
retired today.
Peter II. Cassidy, proprietor Of the
Hotel Cassidy at Seventh and Shlpley
streets. was granted decree nlsi
from his wife. Mary +. Cassidy, on
statutory grounds. lilo was repre-
scented by Harry =. Joslyn. Mrs.
Cassidy did not oppose tho action.
Nj. Cassidy testified that he was
married In 1912 and that he and his
wife separated In July. 1910. while
they were living Mt his hotel. Last
December. ho said. no wa, told OF
In fidelity on the part OF his wife.
Russell II. Hamilton and Joseph 7,
Perna, private detectives testified
as 10 visit mnde by them and
another man 10 Mrs. Cassidy's apart
mcnt. Fifteenth and Poplar streets,
Philadelphia. last December. They
gave damaging testimony.
Other. DEGREES nisl were granted as
! follows:
Magic Osnond Colgain from Robert
| Colgain on grounds OF desertion.
Helen w. Plppin from william N
| pippin on grounds OF desertion.
|, Clarence +. Eastburn from Lillian
" Eastburn on grounds OF desertion
Leone H. Russell from Wllladore +
! Russell. Mrs. Russell said that nh,
was married In 1906 and that she and
her husband separated In 1918.
Samuel u. Jamlson from Mary Y
Jamison. on statutory grounds. Th'
| Jamisons lived In New Castle.
Roland 4. Jeffers from Martha II
LETTERS, on grounds OF desertlon.
Earle Nichols from Howard Nichols
on the grounds OF desertion. They ar
coiored Edward G, Prather aske'
for divorce from Elizabeth J. Pra
ther. Prather said his wife would no
leave her sister. a. he desired. bu
said abe would see him In --------
first" Decision was reserved unit
this afternoon. 10 permit another wit
ness TO testify.
| PeaeIioh NhS hiNb'" III wv ~
tition az Polly Roberta surratt VI
! Mach Tennysou surratt. The coupl
were married in Bristol. Tenn, !
May, 1919. and according 90 the wifi
her husband deserted her In 1916. De
cision was held up in this case.
IIabitual drunkenness and wilful dc
sertion were charged 10y Isabel
Gertrude Garvcy Ia her divorce ru
AGAINST Edward Augustus Carney De
, cislon was held up pending testlmon
Inv another witness
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
WILL KEEP SOBER.
Zarastowskis Rash Act Proves Stern
Lesson.

Nellie Zarastowski. seven months old
daughter OF John Zarastowski, JOB
South Ciaymont street. was made to
bear tho brunt OF her fathers drunken
rnge on Saturday. according 10 n
statement made by Assistant City
Solicitor Green In Municipal Court
today. Znrnstowski, II was alleged,
picked UP n bucket OF scaldins winter
and threw II ut his vito. Tho woman
lodged but tho hot water struck the
baby, who was playing on the floor.
The baby was treated Mt the L. y.
Hospital and will recover.
Mr.. Green also stated that tho man
was drunk much OF tho time and
abused tho family. A stu was dis
covered In IN alley In tho rear OF the
house. IL was said.
Judge Hastings fined Zarastowskl
SIS and costs and paroled him 70
Parole Officer Oliver for six months.
After hearing tho courts sentence
| Zarastowski hastened to say "I'll
never take n drink again as long as
| / i've"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY
OF POLICE TRAGEDY
One Officer, Frank Tlerney,
Was Killed. and Several Were
Badly Injured.

Seven years ago today. March 6,
which In 1915 fell on n saturday, there
occurred one OF tho most serious trag
o,iles the police department OF this
city ever had To contend with. Patrol
man Frank Ticrney was shot and
killed; Traffic Officer Willard sharp
less was shot and seriously injured
and Patrolmen Horace Mcdaniel and
James Il. Scott were shot and badly
hurt by Peter krakus. who with
Charles Montvid. had come TO VII
mington 10 dispose Of some Jewelry
they had stolen from tho homo OF n
Catholic priest whom they had muir
dered In ~ rtford. Conn, about two
weeks before the tragedy here. Krakus
was later hanged at the workhouse
here for the murder of officer Tierney
and MontVid was taken 10 Connccticu;
and executed there for the murder of
the priest.
The tragedy occurred about noon nj
tSixth and Market streets on n day
which was cold and raw, with rain and
sleet falling and the ground covered
with slush. Tierney knew two strange
men had acted suspiclously while try.
/ Allk W Jaw u NhAiAt JtNtitN Al ~ Af'''
ket street store and when he saw twC
men at Sixth and Market streets VIII,
were evidently trying to avoid hin
he started toward them. one OF then
drew sun and started to shoot
Sharplces was doing traffic duty q
the corner and when he started {,
Tierpeya aid he was shot through tn,
groin and dropped In the street.
Tlerney caught Krakua in front o
tho Security Trust building and Their
was a struggle In which the policeman
tried 10 subduc the man with HIS clut
but Krakus held an automatic revol
Vor with which he finally shot tn
policeman. Tiorney died while eeini
carried into tho old police station. Tn
mark OF one bullet that went wide bu
Just missed tho head OF John Black
Superintendent Of Police Gcorg
Blacks father, etill remains in In
Mullin store building at Sixth an
Market streets
Montvid fed west on Sixth stree
and kTakus ran down Market to FIT
and then 10 Poplar where he hid (
/, Harris stable yard Jacob Zimmerma
escaped death by narrow margl
when he tried to stop the fugitive. VIII
shot at him. and another citizen ha
a similar escape. krakus shot McDar
mel and Scott before he was overpow
er>d IN the stable yard. Montvid wa
captured near Ninth and Orang
! streets. The Krskus trial followe
quickly I'D .his conviction and execr
5 Hon took place within two month
Montvid was turned over 10 the Cor
= necticut authorities ard taken to tina
! state 10 pay the penalty OF his Grim
/ there
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
PREACHERS ASSOCIATION MEETS
Pastor william l.. Pettlneil Addresses
Members on "Our Lords Return"

An address on the subject our
Lords Return" made by Pastor Will
liam l. pettinrin OF North Baptist
Church. held the interest OF the mem
hers OF the Methodist Episcopal
Preachers Association and number
of laymen, who were invited guests.
~ tho regular weekly meeting OF the
association. In Grace Church House. at
noon today. Mr.. Pettingill described
WILDLY the return OF the Saviour. as
prophesied IN the scriptures.
Announcement was made OF the very
serious Illness OF Rev. Warren Burr.
pastor o. the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Port Deposit. Nd. Physic-
fans entertain very little hope OF his
recovery. IL was said. The condition
Of Rev. II. X. Stephenson, pastor OF
silvprhrook NJ. +. Church. who is In
the Methodist Hospital In Philadel-
phia. was reported as slightly improv-
ed. Rev. W. G.. Harris. pastor Of Cook
man NJ. Y. Church. led IN the devotion
that preceded the meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
AMEND DEMOCRATIC RULES.
County Committee Meets Saturday TO
Consider Recommendations.

A subcommittee Of the New Castle
County Democratic Executive Com
mittee met In Wilmington last Satur-
day and formulated amendments 10
the party rules. which Will be present
ed TO the general committee next Sat
urday. One Of the proposed amend
ments contemplates the enlargement
OF the executive committee so that il
shall consist OF two Representatives
district in Wilmington and two mem
bers. one man and one woman from
each election district in the rural part
OF the county. Calling a county con-
vention would be necessary for the
adoption OF the amendments.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
RUNZICk WELL ARMED.
Following Rather Lively Visit to
Some Claymout Friends.

Charged with assault and battery.
Joseph RuuziCk. living near Claymont,
was held under $500 bail for the Court
OF General Sessions this morning by
Magistrate Stradley. Runzick went 10
Claymont yesterday afternoon. He met
Nick Onel, also resident Of Clay
mont. In the night that followed. O6ei
had HIS left hand slashed nearly In
shrcds with a razor. 81 re- alleged.
Last night Constable George Whit
tington went 10 Runzicks home and
placed the man under arrest. When
searched At the police station two
knives and a razor We're found on his
person.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
IINDsAy's VICTIMS TURN.
Three Institute bankruptcy Proceed.
jngs Against Alleged SwIndler.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
New York. Mar. 6.-Three alleged
victims OF Alfred r. Lindsay, who il
charged with swindling wealthy wom-
en- OF nearly 100000 in fake stock
transactions. today filed an involun-
tary petition in bankruptcy against
him in the federal court. Lindsay
described as dealer in investment
securities, was recently indicted in thu
state courts.
The petitioning creditors are Mrs
Lillian ". Duke, divorced wife Of thu
tobacco millionaire. who claims 5000.
900; G. Dorothy Atwood, who claim
! $40 900. and Sarah r. Arnold. VIII
claims $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
DFBS WILL LEAD AGAIN.
Socialist Party To He More Active Than
Ever Before.

Cleveland. March 6.--Eugene V
Dehs. three times Presidential candi-
date on the Socialist ticket. VIII return
to active leadership OF that party at
tho national convention hero April
20 to May 2. II was announced at the
state convention OF the Socialist party.
II was in this city that Debs was
sentenced TO the Federal prison at At
lanta for his wartime utterancc..
Since HIS release from that prison a
few months ago he has been resting
at his home in Terre Haute. in an eff
fort to improve his delegates, dele
gates to the convention stated
This year and next Will sec the So
clalist party more active than at any
time since the war. IL was stated.
A complete State ticket 10 be voted
on at the November election was cho-
sen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
NEW CHA RTYRS

Special Correspondence Every Evening,
Dover. March g. Charters wsrs flied
hero saturday. az follows:
United Pulp Corporation, New YORK
City: capital. 81 100000.
Franklin Investment CO. OF Washing
ton wilmington, Del 81 DOC, 600.
New of Processing Co Dover. Del;
$500, OcO
Bedford Land and Amusement Co.
Pittsburg. Pa 5000 .Or0.
Radiograph Corpoi alton. Pittsburg. Pa. /;
$4,000
Naiiy Discount Co. Wilmington. Del:
500, 600.
York City: 500 900
Teia-Card Corporation. Philadelphia
Pa $50, 900.
Payne Brothers Co. Wilmington. Del :
s2b 900
Change 81 name Of n. ]. y Laboratories.
Inc. TO Yann Ess Laboratories. Inc, Chi
cago. III.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Chicago. March Cattle. receipts. Is :
600: active beef steers. strong; top, 92A !;
bulk 7.60aS40 fat cows and hf1fers ana
stockers and feeders. i5c to Csc higher:
htIIK fat she stock, 5 0Oa6 30: bulls. can
ners and cutters. strong: bologna bulls
mostly I5a4.4o: veal calves. sharply
o wcr.
Hogs. receipts. go 900: fairly active. 10c
N 20c lower than Saturdays average.
heavies OF most. top. II rs; sorted lights:
bulk. IO.95af115: pigs. about steady
bulk desirable, 100 to 100 Founders, S.f5a
1928.
sheep. receipts. 1000: killing classes.
uneyenly SOC 70 75c higher; choice raj
lambs. early. i625; some held higher
medium and good natives. l3.15ai4. 70
Colorado warnings. 1850; fat ewes. early
mostly = .OOae 90: shearing lambs. 1880.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
Street Lighting Bids I'm Tomorrow.

When the directors Of the Street
and Sewer Department meet tomor-
row morning they viii receive bids
on the contract FOR lighting the streets
Of this city for period Of two years
and for a period OF flve years. 1t IS
generally believed the contract Will
be let for the two-year period as the
directors are understood 10 be averse
10 tying up the city for a longer time.
one contract will be for the gas light
ing and the other for the electric
lighting
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
Townsend Hearing Today.

William j. Townsend, living near
Milford, arrested last Friday by FEEDER
oil prohibition agents when three stills
are reported 70 have been found there,
will be brought up for a hearing this
afternoon before United States Com
missioner J. Pearce Cam. Roy D.
Pussy OF 627 East Seventh street. who
was arrested with Townsend will be
tried IN United States Court March IA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
MAN DEAD IN BRYN MAwR FIRE
Three Families Rescued by Firemen
from Blazing Apartments.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Bryn Mawr. Pa. March 6.-One man
was suifocated and three families We're
rescued when trapped by fire In a
third floor apartment here early today.
Patrick Cannon, AZ years old, was
found IN his room unconscious and
died before reaching the Bryn Mnwr
Hospital. one arm was slightly burn
ed. The three families were rescued
by firemen with the aid Of ladders.
The loss 10 the apartment was
slight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
HUNT STEAMER IN VAIN.
BY Annotated Press TO Every Evening.

BY Annotated Press to Every Evening.
Boston, March 6.-What became OF
the Norwegian freighter 0rontoft and
her crew OF about 20 men. was a ques-
ton that concerned coastwise radio
stations toduy. Three DAYS broad
casting Of wireless inquiries for the
steamer TINT was sinking four days
ago had brought only negative an
swer.
The Grontoft was reported by radio
last Thursday 10 be sinking about
500 miles southeast OF Cape Race. heI
crew without means OF c~cape he
cause all llfcboats had been smashed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
DENIES CARUsO THROAT STORY.
Brother Of Tenor Says Request 10 Re-
MAYA Vocal ORGANS WAS Denied

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Naples. March 6.-Giovanni Caru-
so, brother OF the late Enrico Caruso,
who has just arrived from the United
States. asserts the body OF the tenor
was buried intact. Doctor Saliva, who
embalmed the body. had wanted to
remove the vocal organs. Giovanni!
added. but the family Of the singer
refused its permission.
The foregoing dispatch confirms the
statement of Mrs. CarusO. widow OF
the tenor, who declared there was nc
truth in the report printed in Rome
newspaper last week that the voca'
organs of the singer had been kept for
medical examination.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
SOLDIERS IN TROUBLE.
One Claimed to Have Been Assaulted
on the Street.

Found in helpless condition in
the street at Eighth and Church, yes
terday afternoon, Harvey Baker, a SOL
der OF Fort du Pont, In Municipal
Court today, claimed that he had been
knocked down and rendered un-
conscious by an unknown assailant. He
was placed under arrest on a charge
Of drunkenness. Baker admitted hav-
ing taken a drink.
L was all right until somebody hit
me. Judge" he explained.
lie was dismissed.
George Lane, also a soldier. from
Fort du Point. charged with being
drunk. was dismissed.
Pleading guilty 10 being drunk. Clar.
ence Ingram and John Wilson were
each flned $40 and costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-06
Investigate Tax Dellnquents.

There are said TO be several dance
halls In the city which have not paid
the annual license fee of $50. and
an investigation IS under way which
will result in legal action where this
IL necessary. Any who are in doubt
as TO their status should call up the
Mayors office, where inquiries will
be answered.