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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
YOUTH RISKS LIFE
TO SAVE HIS HOME
Raymond Frederick Fights Fire
Single Handed High in
Water Tower.

BY risking his life this morning
early. in the face of protests from hts
relatives and their efforts 10 restrain
him. Raymond Frederick, son of
John Frederick. of Centerville, saved
their home from destruction by Are
and averted what may have resulted
N the wipins out OF the family's en-
tire property Frederick came
through his experience unscathed. but
itwas more by good fortune than any
hing else, FOR he plunged into a burn
ing building and fought the flames
single handed. until he had subdued
them.
Efforts We're being made 70 thaw
ont some water pipes at the top of the
tall wind mill. which is OF frame con-
struction and stands within q few feet
OF the Frederick home. a large frame
building. In some manner the wood
work at the top Of the tower became
ignited. Within a few minutes the
interior OF the top OF the tower was
enveloped In flames.
Dense smoke rolled from an omen
window and Il was impossible to fight
the fire from below. Young Frederick
secured a ladder and placed II against
the outside of the tower. Efforts 10
persuade him not 10 attempt 20 enter
the structure and attempts to restrain
him were not effective He ran TO
the top. plunged through the dense
smoke and once inside he dipped
water in a bucket from a tank and
fought the fire. He stuck to the lob
despite the heat and smoke until he
had the fire out. He escaped without
injury of any kind. Had the wind
mill been enveloped nothing. hardly
could have saved the Frederick home
and II would have been destroyed, to-
gether with the adjoining buildings,
in all probability.
A call was sent TO Engine Company
No. 5. and a chemical engine was sent
10 Centerville. 1t was in charge of
Fireman Spath and the run was made
In 10 minutes. The firemen inspected
the place TO make sure the fire was
out and that there was no danger of
fresh outbreak. The blaze occurred
at 6.35 o'clock this morning. The
Frederick family gave the firemen hot
coffee and refreshments after their
cold trip.
The wind mill was damaged to the
extent Of about 5000, which is cover
q by insurance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
MEMORIAL LIBRARY
. CONTEMPT LATED FOR
STATE UNIVERSITY
Tribute to Delaware Men and
Women Who Died in the
World War.
WITH CONTRIBUTED FUNDS
Special Dispatch to nvars Evening.

Special Dispatch To nvarr Evening.
Newark, Feb. 1S.--Approval of n
campaign for funds with which TO
build new library for the University
of Delaware TO be state memorial
to the sons and daughters of Del
aware who gave their lives for their
country during the World War was
one OF the most important matters
| OF business transacted by the Board
of Trustees of the university a, n
meeting held here today.
1t was specified, hawever. In the
resolutions adopted that such a cam
paisn should not atart before next
september and that it should not under
any circumstances involve the uni-
versity in the expenditure of any
funds. In other words the funds with
which the proposed library is 60 be
built must be contributed. r. l.. Ruddy.
representing the Ward systems Co.
was before the beard and described tho
methods used by his organization i'm
the conduct of campaign for funds.
such as the proposed library project
viii call for.
The resolution adopted on the library
project follows:
Resolved That the board author
lzes the executive COMMITTEES 10 in
augurate a campaign for funds for the
erection and maintenance Of a new
library for the university as soon as
business conditions IN tho. state war
rant such an undertaking. provided.
however that It shall not be begun
before September OF this year: and.
provided further that said campaign
does not involve expenditures from
the universitys funds, nor the incur
ring of any debt or other obligation
by the institution.
Resolved. further Th,t the people
or the State Of Delaware shall be ask
cd TO make the proposed new library.
which shall contain central memorial
hall, devoted 70 memorial purposes.
the states memorial 70 the sons and
daughters of Delaware who gave their
lives for their country IN the Great
War"
Several other matters OF special
interest were considered and disposed
OF Mt the meeting of the Board OF
Continued on DaEe To-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
FIBRE COMPANIES TO
Be CONSOLIDATED
American VuIcanized and Ma
tional Fibre and Insula-
ton Co.

| A circular letter was gent out hy the
American yulcanized Fibre Co, yes
terday. announcing special meet
ing OF stockholders of the company.
on Friday, February "a, In the office
of the company. Equitable building,
Tor the purpose of considering and
| acting upon q proposition which has
been made 20 this company for the
sale by IL to the National Fibre and
Insulation Go. of all it's property and
assets. and subject to All OF Its liza
bilitiee with certain specified excep-
tionsl. Copies of the agreement OF
sale and of the securities 20 he re-
ceived by the American vulcanised
Fibre Co. therefor. and OF the in
denture or trust agreement under the
terms of which securities are issued.
can be seen at the office Of the com
pany at any time prior 70 the said
meeting
This proposition, which has been
jasorably acted upon by the board OF
directors OF the American Vulcanized
Fibre Co, contempiates tho exchange
lat Pup % The a. Atsvssd steex os tsss
eonpAny sor first dobenture bonds OF
tho National Fibre and Insulation Co.
maturing IN 40 years and bearing IN
terest at tho rate OF Z per cent per
annum.
Five hundred and thirty thousand
nine hundred dollars OF second deben4
tiire bonds Of the National Company
are to be received for the benelt OF
the holders Of common stock OF the
| American CO., OF the same maturity
period and bearing per cent interest.
This is hoped TO realize approximately
S26 per share OF common, when the
distribution is made. which will be
as early as circumstances VIII war
rant.
The Wilmington Trust co. Is to be
trustee. under a deed OF trust.
| Another special meeting OF the
stockholders OF the American com
pany win be held on March IT. when
an amendment 10 the certificate OF
Incorporation VIII be acted upon,
changing the name TO Fibre Securi-
ties Co, and also authorizing the re-
duction of it's capital stock by the
purchase or retirement OF all the pre-
4 AtiiNh SN'AR anu sitA - iAtft 0bntfllflNOI
| ferred stock and all Of the common
stock with the exception of 1000
shares of the par value OF s20o,0O0
The National Fibre and Insulation
Co. is located at Yorklyn. ]. Warren
| Marshall being president.
No changes in the organization or
personnel of the American vulcanized
Fibre Co, are contemplated at pres
ent, the transaction being of the ma
ture of merger by purchase Of one
concern by another. Closer co-opera-
ton and coordination of plants is
expected TO effect important economies
in operation, according to the state
ment OF an offer of the American Co.
the purchaser having the sole and
controlling interest.
| 1 The American Vulcanized Fibre
Co. is of worldwide standing. ac-
eording 10 a prominent banker.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
BONUS BILL UNDER WAY;
NO TIME TO Be LOST
Will be Rushed Through House
and Hurried to the
Senate.
ey Associated Press to Every Evenin..

IVY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, Feb. 1s.--with ten
days announced by Chairman Fordney
aa the time within which their draft
~ the measure would he completed
Republican members OF the House
ways and means committee. continued
az work on the Soldiers Bonus Bm to-
day. although with little Indication OF
what direction their discussions were
taking on the question OF cash paw
men's and the raising Of funds to meet
these. As 20 the sales tax plan advo-
Gated by President Harding. however.
it had been stated that several days
might clapse before a decision was
reached on whether this should be
adopted.
Whether the opposition 20 such a
taN could be reduced 20 point that
would insure passage OF the bonus bill
With Il, continued 90 be n subject OF
unondins discussion among House
members today. There appeared 60 be
a growing determination among Ro-
publicans. however. to put the meas
ure through. regardless 81 what might
happen 20 Il IN the Senate. and lead
ers said n the bill ws- In shape for
consideration by a Republican caucus
within thu timc set by Mr.. Fordney.
" would he passed before March 4
IL wss stated AT the White Hous
Yesterday that II the sales tax plan is
adopted. President Harding would
view with favor a tax on production
rather than on general retail sales.
The executive was said 90 consider
the former as the simplest form. es-
pccially since a would avoid the prob
lem OF exemptions likely 20 aris
under a general retail tax.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
MARSHAL AINscow ILL.
Confined to Bed With Cold, Other
Firemen Recover and Report For
Duty.

Fire Marshal f. Morton Ainscow
was reported this morning to be
seriously III at his home. He is said
to be confined to his bed and to be
suffering from bad cold
Fireman Toner of Engine Company
No. 10 who has been OF duty due to
Illness has recovered and reported
this morning at his fire house for
work.
Fireren w. 7. Lewis. Jr., and
Thomas Mckelvie both of Engine
Company No. Z who We're seriously
affected by smoke and gas at fire
last Wednesday morning are reported
as having recovered from lhe effects
of their experience. Mekelvie who
suffeted more seriously and who was
partly paralyzed for q time has re-
gained control OF his muscles once
more, Both men reported for active
service this morning
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
SCARLET FEVER CASES
TOTAL 146 IN CITY
Show Slight Decrease, But All
Restrictions Are~StiII
Effective.

The report ofuthe Board Of Health
Tor tho week ending az noon. yester-
day. shows there were 81 births. 10
marriages and 81 deaths. az compared
with AZ births. 81 marriages and 80
deaths for the same period of 1921.
New cases of scarlet fever for the
week totalled 5s. Cases previously re-
ported, and not set recovered, brought
tho total in the city up 10 145 Ysstar-
dAs aftsrnoon and this .snornfne. six
new cases and Ave rocoveries were re-
ported. making the total IN the city at
noon today. 14G. Three cases OF
measles. one OF typhoid fever and Is
of chicken pox were reported.
The new eases OF scarlet fever re-
ported are located by wards as fol-
lows; First. o. Second. &; Third. 2.
Fourth. /: Fifth. 0; sixth. O.; Seventh.
II; Eighth. z; Ninth. IS: Tenth, o.:
Eleventh. l. Twelfth, IA.
Or. G. VI. Handy, president OF the
Board OF Health. this morning re-
peated his previous statement that he
does not think there ia any occasion
for apprehension because Of the sltra-
ton. However this does not mean
that there IL going 10 be any relaxing
IN tho vigilance and care that has been
exercised IN the efforts to prevent the
further spread OF the disease. Nor
does # mean, he said. that the resi-
dents should be less strict and careful
or less diligent in their co-opera ton
with the health authorities in their
work 70 check the fever
DR.. Handy said the ban against
children under II years OF age attend
ing schools, churches or gatherings
OF any kind Is stlll effective and will be
rigldly enforced. The health board has
been advised that some Of the church
es are not living UP to this ruling in
that they are permitting children of
the restricted age to go 20 church SER
vices. The pastors> will be held ac-
countable for all violations. it was
sad. and II any occur the church
where the rule has been broken may
be closed TO not only children but all
others as we'll
When the public schools will be per-
mitted 70 reopen is matter the Board
OF Health has not considered as yet.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
SENATOR BALLS STAND
ON BONUS QUESTION

On Thursday Every Evening
sent the following telegram TO
United States Senators du Pont
and Ball and Congressman Lay
ton: People OF Delaware are
interested TO know whether you
approve or disapprove OF the
soldier bonus bill"
Congressman 1.ayton's reply,
received by telegraph yesterday
morning. was printed I'm Every
Evening yesterday,
Today the following reply was
received from Senator Ball:
I'm reply 10 your telegram OF
tho sixteenth would say that the
men who riskcd their lives to
make the world better--civili-
zation safer-will have my sup
port wherever | can give Il TO
them without cndangering the
welfare of my country.
Very truly yours.
~. Heisler Ball."
A letter was received from
Senator du Points office stating
that the senator was temporar-
lily absent. but the inquiry would
be brought TO his attention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
SEVERELY INJURED SHEDDING
Lewis Townsend In Critical Condition
After Collision While CoastinC.

While shedding on the old brickyard
property near Twenty third and Pine
streets. yesterday afternoon. Lewis
Townsend. Srd. iO-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Townsend of 22S3
Pine street, was seriously injured in
"a collision between his sled and an
bfher.
The child was taken 10 the Della
ware Hospital and was immedia tely
operated upon. his spleen and one of
his kidneys being removed. He is in
very serious condition. but was re-
ported slightly improved at noon to-
day.
Lewis Townsend, an elevator oper-
nior In the Public Building. is a
grandfather of the injured child.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
PEACE DOVE AGAIN
! HOVERS OVER ERIN,
TENSION IS EASEO
Prisoners Still in Custody, How
ever, Supply Cause for Fur
ther Disorders.
FOoIBALLERs FREED SOON

fy Associated Prces 70 Every Evening
Limerick. Teb. 49, A procians-
tlon was issued today on behalf Of
the Mid-Limerick brigade Of the
Irish Republican army refusing to
recognize the present heads of the
army OF the provisional g'9ern-
ment and plsdeing alieeiance 70
the existing republic.
London. Feb. 1s.-Pesce seems FOR
the moment to have sfaia descended
over northern Ireland. the release %
the remaining kidnapped uuioussts. an
nouhced yesterday. tending 70 ease the
tension Nevertheless. both sides str
hold prisoners. and Il is understood
the south n determined not 70 release
the special corisfables captured NJ
Clones tfrtii TIE Monarhan f6otbaii
players are freed 81 the Iiister author-
tiles. The south d0niending hat n the
latter are guilty because they carried
arms the Clone captives are equal.
u guilty.
Moreover there is tho question u
the four Sim Teiners held at Rath-
fryland, charged With "tUmuituous
assembly" this growing OFT u dssor-
ders IN connection with a republicaA n
funeral two weeks ago. an1 also that
Of tho arrest os the three Irish Repub-
lican officers at Newry.
Despite repeated northern asssr-
tious that the footbaiiers wifi be held
unless they apply for bail. there e. a
rumor that they may be freed az an
act ~ grace within few hours
y Joint li9ison cofufnissfon is ex-
pected 70 function over tho weekend
and 70 prevent clash between rival
forces lined up along the Ulster bor-
der.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
GEN. WIN. A. REILLY DIES.
Prominent Veteran OF Civil War Sues
cumbs to Inflrmaties offAge.

General William A. Reilly. aged
about s5 years. past department COM
mander, Delaware @. A. r., died yes
terday afternoon. He was active in
the G.. A. r., having been a former
member OF Phil Sheridan Post, No. 23.
He lived in this city for more than
from Dover, where he was in business.
The funeral services will be held
from the homeyof his son. Frank w.
Reilly, 1916 West Fourth street. Tues
day morning, with solemn requiem
mass az the Cathedral and interment
at the Cathedral Cemetery. General
Reilly was a member of a Missouri
regiment during the Civil War,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
FORCE DEMOCRAT OUT.
Berry at PhiIa. Port Resigns to
Make Way for Peppers
Choice.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Feb. 1s.-wiliam II.
Perry. collector Of the port. has re-
signed. following a request from the
treasury department, Il was announced
today
a. Lincoln Acker, city purchasing
agent. has been recommended for the
position by Senator Pepper, il was
understood.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
Amusem snts Tonight.

Playhouse--Af q Field Minstrels.
Garrick Vaudeville and Pictures.
Aldine-N Naudeviite and Pictures.
Queen" saturdsy Night
Majestic = ne Primal Law
Arcadia--"Th- Cave Girl
Grand w hen Dawn Came
Savoy--"At the Si9n of the Jack o.
Lantern
strand Made IN Heaven.
ParS-- Love Madness
Auditorium Dancing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
Lands QUITS BENCH.
TOO BUSY WITH BALL.
Announces Resignation as U.
S. Court Judge to Take
Effect March 1.
Assocfsen YssvSr*rrv rvsnrnr.

Chicago. Feb. Federal Judes
Kenesaw ~. Landis TODAY announced
he had resigned from the bench and
would devote his entire time % hts
position as baseball commissioner.
The resignation is effective March
J. Announcement of Z was made
formally by the Judge today as he
took his place in court.
There are not enough hours in the
day for all OF my activities. said the
Judge. Therefore. I have forwarded
my resignation as federal Judge 20
Washington. effective March L."
The judge then called the first case
on his docket and refused 70 discuss
the matter until court recess.
Judge lands viii have virtually
completed years as judge for tho
Continued on page g.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
COLD, SNOW NEXT WEEK.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington, Feb 1s.-weather pro.
dictions for the Middle Atlantic states
for the week BEGINNING Monday sre.
Considerable cicndinesss rain at the
beginning Of the week and rain or
snow Friday or Saturday warmer. .drst
part Of week; normal temperature
thereafter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
SHOOTS PLAN ACCEPTED.
Tariff Duties TO be Based Upon
Their Foreign valua-
tions.
By Associated Press to livery evening.

Washington, FEB. fs.-The adoption
OF the snaoot plan Of assessing tariff
duties on the basis OF the foreign VAL
ue Of the Imported articles IS under
stood 90 have been practically agreed
upon by Republican members Of the
Senate finance committee.
The rewriting Of the ad valorcu
rates in the Fordney bill on the basis
OF this plan was started today. SEN
ators said. and since the original rates
were predicted upon Americn valua-
ton it was said that Increases vera
being made IN many instances.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
ocala, Fla, Has 100000 Fire Loss.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Ocala, Fla, Feb. 1S.--Fire caused
s25o.0oo damage in the retail business
district today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
To Improve si4 Broome Street.

A building permit has been issued
for improvements TO the extent of
So ,ooo at the house, sl4 Broome street,
owned by K. y. du Pont.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
BOYD mccoy Makes Denial.

Levy Court Commissioner Boyd Nc
Coy today denied ruInors that he is
an applicant for the position Of su-
perintendent OF the New Castle Coun-
ty Hospital, or a candidate for the Re
publican nomination for Sheriff.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
No Change In Dir. Stephenson.

No change Is noted in the condition
~ Rev. II. X. Stephenson. who Is
seriously ~ with uraemic poisoning
~ the Methodist Hospital. Philadel-
phia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
Csrd Of Thanks.

We ~isn 10 thank al relatives and
sfssnds for now.rs and expression OF
srmnthy extended % us In our re-
cent bereavement Mrs Johanna
Aanlcn and family ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
nd Handbag with Check

a lady's handbag containing two
small checks has been turned in TO
the police.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
rwo NpRE nEAD ~ Arro cRAsM
o. Associated press 70 r,very isyeoIpg.

~ Associated Press TO Every Evening
Scranton. Pa. Feb. William
sheridan and Heury Hubschman e.
olyphaut injured yesterday in an
automobile accident n which Lee
Campbell was killed instantly, died at
a hospital here today.
They had suffered fractured skulls
and internal injuries.
The three We're in an automobile
struck by a Delaware and Hudson
freight train at Olyphant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
Wonderful Music

'orinm, 700. w. llth ST.. Saturday
1yenlEg.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18

Assembly dance tonight, Youngs
Studio Of Dancing ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington Feb tS-W weather fore
cast for Delaware.
Cloudy tonight and sunday warmer
tonight, fresh sOutheriy winds
Sun MOON, TEAIPERATURE. TIDE.
sun rose this morning - Gs2
sun sets this afternoon - Sal
sun rises tomorrow noruiug 6.Sl
sun sets tomorrow afternoon - SAP
Moon rises t0m0rrov morning ~ I2S
Length Of day 10 hours. 70 minutes
4 p. N. yesterday -.-.-. ...... .........-... iSs
5 a. m today ls.s...i ........ ....-...... 26s
Noon today ..-....-.-.... ............. 50
Highest temperature yesterday ... zoe
Lowest tenpera ture last night ...... Ia
High tide this morning s. E7I
Hi9h tide this afternoon 5Sc
Low tide tlis morning y -
Low tide this afternoon ................ i2.i5
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18

say It with Cloye- Dairy safe MIX
and Butter. Phone isso-154l.-AGv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18
JESTER SAYS ALL
EXCEPT DEPENDENTS
MUST PAY So FEE.
Does Not Agree With Lawyers
interpretation Of Income
Tax Law.
INCOME IS NOT A FACTOR

Charles &. kcedy, one of tho attor-
neys for Charles n. Ryan. In the lat
tcr's test In Superior Court OF the fl
ING fec section OF the state income tax
law, made statement printed I'm the
Morning News today. and which he
asked Every Evening TO print. that
seemed TO demand an official inter-
rre'ation of some parts of the law not
touched In The Ryan case. and. natur-
ally, not ruled uron by tho court.in the
opinion handed down yesterday, and
printed I'm Every Evening.
keedy contends that no person not
liable for the tax. which includes not
only incompe,cnts. dependents. &C..
specifically exempted. hut also single
persons whose net income is less than
t.ooo year, and married persons
with net Income of less than 81 900
are not required 20 pay the Ming fee.
NJ. Howard Jester. state tax COM
missioner. takes Just tho opposite
Niew, He says all porsons ~ years or
over are required to file rsturnS-eN-
ccpt dependents. incompotents. SC,
VINO are specifically exempted from the
taN whether they have an income ar
not and each IL required 90 pay the
~ niinx fee. In the case 81 man
ana wife. whore only one may 10 Tia
Die Tor tax on the net income. both
ne holds. must f,le returns and each
must pay tho 81 nlins fee.
Mr.. kc~siy's statement.
Mr.. heedy's statement follows:
Tho decision 81 tho court I'm tho
'flirs fce case applies only 10 the
flxh' ~ Mr.. Ryan. M person more
'han twenty zone years who reported
taxable Income. 90 nio return
without paying tho 81 capitation tax.
The court DID not have before a,
"nd therefore did not decide. tho
Nah' ~ other persons such ms CD
residents. 12 minors having an
Income .pt $1,000 or more. CD per.
sons dependent for cause. other
'han those enumerated IN the act.
nnd ca those who are not subject
g. tases imposed on incomes and
on the capital OF corporations. 20
Mo theif returns without laying
ouch cafiission tax The rights og
snrh persons were not determined hy
the decision
Continued on Page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18

Plumbiag and heating Alfred A
dorsey, sos Orange ST. Phone 3S1.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18

,"o'i Ike 'om. cherry oustard
"6nAvs. Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-18

Purdan cherry custard Snaps ADV