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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
MERCHANTS PLAN FOR
SPRING DOLLAR DAY
Special Sale Event to be Held
Latter Part of
February.

Plans for spring Dollar Day, some
time the latter part Of February, were
discussed at meeting of the manag-
ing committee OF the mercantile Sec
ton of the Chamber of Commerce last
night. There are several new ideas,
which the merchants hope to be able
TO work out, in the way OF novel ways
of displaying goods and some features
for the accommodation OF their pa
irons, and also for the comfort OF
their attaches.
II was decided to hold a dinner meet
ing on Thursday, January 10. A mer-
chant who knows the trade OF selling
from New York or Philadelphia. will
be obtained as a speaker, and his ad-
dress will be purely technical. dealing
with the problems that confront 9
modern merchant.
! Quite an extensive report was made
/ by the vigilance committee. which wa.
named several weeks ago to prepar'
an ordinance for City Council. ans
a new law for the state. coverlnt
truthful advertising. The committee
has obtained copies Of the laws o
other states covering advertising. an
from the mass OF data assembled. tn
new city ordinance and state law Wi
be drafted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
50 BUSES OPERATE
OUT Of WILMINGTON
Utility Commission Will Prob.
ably be Asked to Regulate
the Traffic. o.

The Board OF Public Utility Com
missioners will probably soon be asked
to adopt regulations for bus traffic In
this city. Fifty busses are now
operated from Wilmington, as fol-
lows:
Peoples Bus Line-five between
Sixth and Market and Marshallton.
Royal Bus Line-hve between
Sixth and Market and Marshallton.
Popular Bus Line--one between
Sixth and Market and Marshallton.
Liberty Bus Line-two between
Sixth and Market and Marshallton.
Unknown Italian-one between
Sixth and Market and Marshallton.
A. C. Stiltz-five between Sixth and
Market and Newark, via. Elsmere and
Marshallton.
]. O'Neal-two between Sixth and
Market and Yorklyn.
Biddison Bros.--three between Sixth
and Market and Kennett Square.
Rod Arrow Bus LAne-eeven be
tween Fourth and Market and March,
Hook.
Simko. from Bridgeport-two be
/ tween Fourth and Market ana Mar
Gus Hook.
New Castle Wilmington-fou
between Fourth and Market and Ne'
4 Castle.
Anglo Ciconi--one between Fourt
and Market and New Castle.
4 Delaware Transportation-thr be
i tween Fourth and Market and Middle
town.
4 Wilmington & West Chester Co.
three between Eleventh and Mark'
and West Chester.
]. II. Kelleher-one, no particuls
route.
yantrisco & Angeletti-three, rou'
unknown.
David Maltesti-one, Newport Star
! ton.
Geo. Nicolitios-one. route III
known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
WILLIAM JOHNSON ACCUSED.
Market Clerk McAteer Alleges He
Failed to Remove Sidewalk Stand.

William Johnson. proprietor OF q
meat and produce store at Seventh
and King streets, was arrested last
night on a warrant sworn out ~
Clerk OF the Market Edward Nc
Ateer charging him with falling TO
remove his stands from the streets In
accordance with the provisions or
Street and Sewer Department resolu-
ton.
johnson was arrested several months
ago and after a legal test OF the res
olution had been made by his attor-
ney, Robert G.. Harman, was dismissed
on condition that the stands be re-
moved. Clerk Of the Market McAteer
said that he had repeatedly warned
Johnson that the stands should be
removed and Assistant City Solicito,
Green stated that he had personally
/ inspected the stands and WIS salts
fed that Johnson was violating th'
law
At the request Of James Salisbury
the case was continued until Thurs
day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
PAY LAST RESPECTS
TO GEORGE N. FISHER
Many Persons Mourn at Bier OF
Former Mayor and
Friend.

The funeral Of George NJ. Fisher.
who died Tuesday night, was held this
afternoon from his late residence, 722
King street. During the morning and
up to the time OF the servicea this
afternoon, hundrede Of mourners.
fricnds and associates OF the former
mayor viewed the remains. Men
prominent in civic Affairs. city officials
including the members OF many lodges
with which the deceased had been
affiliated, paid tribute to their beloved
brother. Floral tributes were received
from practically every section of the
state.
The funeral arrangements were II
charge OF st. Jhon'x Commandry. No
l, knights Templar. Pallbearers com
prised members Of the commandry
Services at the home were conducted
by Rev. T. ]. Sard. pastor OF Scot
NJ. f. Church. OF which Mr.. Fisher has
been member OF the Official board
and Rev. r. X. Stephenson, pastor 0
Silverbrook NJ. f. Church, q forme
pastor OF Scott Church.
| The funeral procession to Rlverviev
cemetery. where interment was made
was headed BY the new Masonic BAN
OF twenty-four pieces. The cortegs In
cluded members OF City Council. @
which Mr.. Fisher served a term Q
three years, city officials, Eden Lodg'
No. "a. /. o. o. r.. Naomi Rebeka
Lodge, No. 3, I. O. O. F.. Minaua Tribe
No. &, Improved Order OF Red Me
End Eureka Council. No. /. Jr. o. u. 4
Nj. Many other lodges were represent
I'd at the funeral.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
CRIMINAL COURT WILL
HAVE BUSY SESSION
Thirty-two Cases Listed tor
First Three Days Of Next
Week.

Thirty-two cases are listed on the
criminal calendar for the first three
days Of next week by the Court Of
General Sessions. The cases are as
follows:
and battery; Cecil Wood, larceny:
Frank Gordon. larceny; Chester
Brzowicz. attempt larceny; Harold
White. break and enter; John Trincia,
possession OF liquors; Richard Johnson
assault 10 murder: David Snader
Trepass; Louis Mayer, embezzlemen,
by hailee.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. F. Hinson. lar
ceny: Edward Iazarczyk. using fe-
riale: John Livingston, driving of,
auto: Leon f. Cuvellier, false preten-
ces; Frank Bias. practicing medicine:
Luther I. Johnson. assault and bat
terry; Luther l. Johnson. assault and
battery; Luther I. Johnson, assault
ard battery: Rowland w. Bissell
, driving off auto; William Blackston
assault TO murder; William Blackston
assault TO murder: William Blackston
assault ID murder; Wasil Sawczuk
assault 10 murder, Samuel Ploff, re
I ceiving stolen goods: Samuel Plofl
subornation OF perjury; Jacob Levir
receiving stolen goods; George "
Paige. larceny.
4 wednesday-Gilligan and King, lar
! ccny: Robert Adair, practcing lay
! without license: Dominick Scavall
; ard Tigani and Vari. conspiracy; Al
fred 3. Moore. embezzlement by bailee
Alfred B. Moore. embezzlenent b
l,ailee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
MARK BAHA'S ASCENSION.
Peace Cult is Celebrating the
Fortieth Day Of Leaders
Passing.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York, Jan. Followers OF the
Bahai movement for world peace will
gather throughout the world today
TO commemorate the "Fortieth day Of
the ascension" Of Abdul BAHIA center
of the movement" who died in Pales-
tine on November %, 1921.
Ceremonies held here tonight in the
Bahai library In Madison Avenue will
be featured by the reading OF Abdul
Baha's writings which dwelt on es-
tablishment Of universal peace. unity
OF religion and an association OF ma
tions with an international tribunal.
The cult has proclaimed that there
shall be no successor to Abdul BAHIA
but that his teachings shall be car
ried out by committees to be known
as Houses Of Justice
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
POISON Gas BANNED
BY fNE BIG POWERS
Sub Committee, However, un'
able to Reach Agreement
on Aircraft Ratio.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. 7.--Poison gas as
an instrument Of warfare was out
lawed today by Great Britain. Japan,
France. Italy and tho United states
who through their representatives In
the Washington conference approved
the American proposal to prohibit the
use OF that weapon.
After the ADOPTION Of the anti-Ras
rerolution. the armament COMMITTEES
took ND the report OF It's sub-commit-
tee on aircraft limitation but reached
no conclusion on that matter.
The aircraft discussion will be con-
tinued Monday.
Aircraft Left Open.
On tho question OF aircraft the sub
committe reported that II was deemed
Impossible to limit the sIze or use OF
characteristics Of aircraft other thar
| lighter than air machines, and that
the question OF restricting aircraft ir
war in its opinion should be left oper
i for future conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
SCARLET fever CASES
TOTAL 367 IN YEAR
Only Five Deaths Resulted in ~
Months, Records Show Dis
ease Dying Out.

That the scarlet fever situation in
this city in far from being alarming
n demonstrated by thc records OF the
Rnard of Health which show that dur
ina the past year there was a total OF
9e1 cases OF this disease in Wilms.s-
ton. OF this number only FIVE deaths
occurred which demonstrates that even
such cases M did exist were Of the
very miIdcst form. This total for a
year In \ city the size Of Wilmington
- considered remarkably small and
IL srcept~d as evidence OF the eff
cheney of the quarantine methods en-
forced by the health authorities.
Last week the health boarc had re-
porta Of ~ n,w cases. The tcta. scar
lst fever cas<r In the city at ths pres
ens time is Only -. whereas last week
there were -. In the Ninth ward where
Il was found necessary nearly month
ago 10 close one OF the public schools
because Of the number of fever vic
tins among the children attending i
cn'y six new cases were reported las
week. In the Fifth ward seven new
easse we're reported md the other sev
sn oasss wers scattered through tn
rssnaiRang wards. one here und there
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
BROWN A KNOCK 'EM
DEAD KID" !" HE CLAIMS
Makes Living by "Hittin' EN-"
But Last Job Proves
Costly.

Accused by three boys Of having
attacked them at Tenth and Wilson
streets about l o'clock this morning,
Ernest Brown, Negro. was fined $2S
and costs in Municipal Court today.
Il amt going TO hurt you. but |
make my living by hitting en-" Brown
said, according to the testimony OF
James McAlvie, who said Brown
struck him on the mouth. The other
boys, Edward Duross and James Will
liams said that the Negro came from
an aileyway and started to argue with
them and without provocation struck
NcAlvie.
Guilty in self defense" pleaded
Harry Scott, taxi driver, charged
with assault and battery on Johr
Smith. also taxi driver. Smith saic
Scott struck him IN the face and ex-
hibited a swollen and bruised left eye
Scott claimed that Smith made a pass
at him first. Scott was fined SIS ant
| costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
NO BANK CLEARINGs.

The Wilmington c clearinghouse As
sociation has adopted a resolution
which has been recommended by the
clearing house section OF the Ameri-
can Bankers Association not to fur
nish the totals OF bank clearings to
the public. as has heretofore been the
case.
Instead OF the clearing totals, the
bank will on each Thursday here
after issue the totals OF charges in
individual accounts for the preceding
week 1t is said that this action is
practically general among banks all
over the country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
IpAlL MAY voTk on
iRloA-AMoLo PACT
LATE IN AFTERNOON
continuad from paee l

Continued from page
ford>d b. ireland TO another state or
country arc subject to the right OF
the Irish government to take care
that the liberty and wcli-beink Of the
people OF Ireland are not dimegArdcd."
Harry Boland. just back from the
United Btatss. asked for 4 vote Of
thanks for the magnificent support
Amarica has given U.s."
No one knew better than Michael
Collins. declared Roland, that there
were 5000 men In America eager TO
fsht for Ireland. and Ahat many such
men had come back 10 Ireland and
fought valiantly.
Boland said he would have to admit
that sentiment In American favored
that sentiment In America favored
the treaty. but many subscribers TO
the Irish loan would regard adoption
Of tho treaty A. 4 betrayal OF their
sympathy and support. He declared
acceptance Of the treaty would be
suicide for ireland.
Ireland, he continued never has and
never could be beaten. II the treaty
were adopted she could never agar
| d0h tttt WOiiN 'ot 5HPPpft III tic ne IL
| for freedom.
Boland was enthusiastically applaud
cd when he took his seat.
Joseph McGrnth OF Dublin followed
In support Of the treaty. He said tha
when he went out in 1915 to fight 10
tho republic he knew perfectly wei
that Ireland would never get a re
public. Under the pending treaty. how
ever, every iota OF the Dail's origins
democratic program could be carrie
out, he declared.
He created sensation by stain
that when he and Boland went TO Gar
loch. Scotland, In their last trip a
messengers in the negotiations wit
Prime Minister Lloyd George. Bolan
told him he was going to America o
: behalf Of Eamon De Valera to prepai
the people OF America to accel
9 something short OF a republic"
: Replying to McGrath, De Valera ga
4 tha. because he wanted 10 be hone
|. with the American people he had 10
v Boland to let them know he could n
$ secure the isolated republic" Whit
: he declared ideal, but his external a
v ISOLATION plan would give Irelal
d complete independence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
GIRL BLAMEs OPERA HEAD.
Police Questioning Msyzari Regarding
Attempted Suicide OF Milwaukee
Young Woman.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Chicago, Jan. 7.--Tamuinio Mazzari,
for FIVE years an assistant director
of the Chicago Grand Opera Com
pany orchestra. was held by police
for questioning last night, after Miss
Garcia Buechler. 10, formerly Of Mil
waukee, swallowed poison and left
note blaming that orchestra leader"
for her troubles. Miss Buechler, It is
said, has chance TO recover.
| Mazzari said he never had seen the
young woman until yesterday after
noon when she raped on his door and
asked him for money.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
COPS GUARD MARY GARDEN.
Grand Opera Director Gets Pistol and
Cartridges With Threatening Note.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago, Jan. MARY Garden, d.
rector-in-chief of the Chicago Grand
Opera Company and leading soprano,
today is under police protection after
receipt few days ago OF a box con-
tanning a pistol and nine cartridges
and letter threatening her life. In
the pasteboard carton which contained
the cartridges. three compartments
were empty, and the writer said the
missing bullets We're reserved by him
for her. adding he hoped" he would
soon have the pleasure Of seeing
your body floating down the Chicago
River"
Some wretched person sent mel
do not know why he picked on me-a
box with a horrid pistol and a box
OF cartridges" said the diva in com
menting on the anonymous death
1 threat. why. the pig"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
MISTRESS AMONG
UNfnPL LOYEDGR0WS
MORE DESPERATE
naNy Nosw Applications for Jobs
Whlch Cannot b
Find.
70 PREVENT DUPLICATION

nat the Unemployment etvuation IN
Wuninston has not improved. and
At the need for help for those out of
oprk IL moro desperate. Was the kist
= reports presented to the Emergency
holief Committee NJ = meeting held
pooterAAy Afternono IN the onice OF
Mayor Harvey The committee was
Allod In order 20 discuss matters per
Mining 10 relieving the distress In
~ city, and the conditions At pres-
MI w$re nads known. when DIR. Jo-
lDph n. Odell of tho Delaware Public
Employment Service and Miss Ethelda
Mullen Of the Associated Charities
had reportd
Dr. otcn told the committee of the
sreat Jump in requests for johs since
January l. The employment once,
which II was hoped was gradually
vetting tho better, of the unemploy-
nent situation. received big set
hack In the number OF new applica-
hons for positions Instead OF the
peak OF the unemployment having
been reached. the way in which appli-
Dat.ons came in this week. II woult
De~m ss though the top notch WAS ye
10 come
Mtxa Mullen cxpla med to the com
nittee how tho association had ex
pended upwards OF six thousand dol
hra during December. in addition t
the extra Christmas cheer. This wa
IN unusually large sum and did no
represent any extra cost In overhead
but the money was spent In food. fue
and clothing for the needy. In add
tion to all OF this. Msss Mullen sal
that upwards Of 90 families-new ap
pl,catsons for hclp-had applied thi
week. This added number besides tn
600 families which the organization
- looking after. In going TO strain tn
resources Of the Associated Charftie,
4 no one In 10 90 uncared for.
Various details OF the Distribute
Of the money was discussed. and
was decided 20 have all OF the di,
erthutirR agencies. the Associate
Charttiea. Sunshine workers and We
mems committee. which Is collectin
food. 10 meet and compare notes an
Sista ot people who are seeking he'll
In this way all duplication OF efYo
and waste will be eliminated ar
ertsiciam removed.
II was reported that there have bee
Instances OF where those seeking
take advantage OF sle situation. ha'
Sought help from more than ol
agency. Through q comparison
9ists, this danger will be reduced
. minimum.
Mayor Haryeys office, where mar
Of the unemployed 20 for the purpo
~ seeking Information that may lei
10 . job or relief for their famili,
bad its usual number OF visitors tods
The mall to the mayor 10 also We
Aeavy each day. Among the lette
esceivsd are many that are unsign,
Tho0e letters undertake 70 give 1
oorma ticn concerning 'csftAin des
suts cas 80. but wherever there II
Signature. no attention 10 paid to the
For that r-ason those knowing
0tstresaing conditions should si
their name and address. and wh
this will not he made public. II will
q guarantee of the sincerity OK I
writer.
The lateet contributors are: Ha,
Kaufman. IS. ST. Patricks Chur
$50; II. NJ. Taylor. Jr-, $40; A.
xetchsm. SO; Rachel s. Porter, I
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
DECISION GIVEN IN
COMMON PLEAS COURT

Judge Herbert l.. Rice In the Court
CT Common Pleas. today. rendered de-
c,sions as follows:
Case OF David SprinEman against
the Mayor and Council OF Wilmington; !;
Judgment for the defendant. Spring
nan sued the city for $40. alleging
that his automobile had been damaged
to that extent by running into a rut
CT East Fourth street.
Case OF Dominica Vincenti against
Paul Penna; judgment for tho defend
ant. Vincent sued Penna for $3.50
which he alleged was due on the
sale of an automobile
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
SEEK DATA FOR CITY
F|REl|NSURANcE FUND
Council Asks All Departments
for Statement Of Annual
Premiums Paid.

city Council, through it, clerk.
Homer G. Simmons. has written to
every department In the city. asking
for q statement showing the amount
OF fire Insurance each carries on ~
property and real estate and ths
amount of tho premium each pays
annually for this fire protection. One
o the inquiries was sent to the Board
OF Education, ~ we'll ~ other depart
ments. for the school board, probably.
carries more insurance on the school
buildings than any other branch Of
the city government.
The purpose Of this inquiry is to
get q definite idea Of the money It
costs the city every year In premiums
on fire insurance policies. with view
TO having the city create its own fire
insurance fund. When the data re-
quired Is In hand the Council Will have
prepared and will take up for con-
sideration an ordinance providing for
the laying aside each year OF an
amount equal to the premium on all
city fire insurance. This sum will be
compounded and rein,vsted and 1t is
estimated that 1t Will be but short
time until the city has fund of more
than 100000 Mt It's disposal which, II
is thought, will be sufficient to insure
1t against any possible fire loss to any
city. property unless there should b.
| Wholesale Migration that woul'
! sweep the city. This arrangement
: would mean the saving. OF NO muci
money to the city treasury instead o
having to pay It out every year 10
, fire protection.
: In addition to the inclusion Of tn
: school buildings In the proposed ar
e rangements. the new City Hall woul
Y come under the protection OF the funt
( 1t will also take in the fire houses, no.
: city property. Other department
have real estate under their jurisdic
e ton and equipment and machiner
: on which policies are now carried an
l. all would Be incorporated In the city
J. own scheme.
Council has already given It's al
n proval to a plan Of this kind for II
Ia new fire department. but its execute
l; will probably b deferred until a
Or rangements can be made to inclu,
vi all city buildings. 3. X. Smith, pres
~ dent of the Department OF Publ
Safety. is given credit for organizir
es the idea. He first mentioned it at
OF conference the directors had wi
- Council some weeks ago and the a
" visibility and economical advan ntag
=. ~ of the plan Immediately impressed I
~ their unanimous approval when {
~ Councilmen so nauch that they gave
i a safety directors submitted In writ
70 ried out. The plan to include all ci
their recommendation that 1t be CO
a, buildings then grew from the origi
i'd. al project intended only for the +
tn department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
MINERS RENEW AID APPEAL.
Every Days Delay Increases Misery
Says Unions Call.

I,y Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Charleston, w. Va, Jan. DE
claring that the miners gave until it
hurt during the war" and expressing
the opinion that it wont hurt you 10
give little now the Kanawha Valley
Central Labor Union today appealed
for donations of food. clothing and
money to alleviate suffering in West
Virginia mining fields.
The Central Labor Union has APP
pointed a relief committee consisting
of members of the various unions
and their wives
Make your contribution to the suf-
fering women and children today.
said the appeal. Delay will increase
/ their misery"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
Accused Of Passing had Check.

Charged with passing worthless
check for $372.42, Stephen Kallu of
2S3 King street was arrested this
morning at his home by Constable l..
c. Jones. The complainant is John
Troy, a~representative OF the La Conn
Specially Co.. OF Philadelphia. When
brought before Magistrate Harry B.
Stradley this morning. kallu was
held under $500 for further hearing
on Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
OIL CASES IN COURT.

Chancellor Josiah o. Wolcott has
fixed next Friday for the hearing of a
petition of Carmen de la Serna de
Barrios for summary order direct
ing the election of directors for the
stockholders of the Sabine Gordo Pc
troleum Corporation.
The chancellor has postponed hear
ing of the case OF the Pure OIL Com
pany against the Export on Company
from January to January 16.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
Personal.

Mrs. Fred Wall and son OF Dover
are visiting Mrs. William Barlow OF
1911 West street.
T. Harry Bayles is improving after
severe attack OF typhoid fever.
Miss Bobbie GDbr.dc has returned
from Dover. While away she attended
the Christmas dance. which was the
social event OF the sea son In Dover.
Now Years Eve she attended a de-
lightful party and dance given by
Judge Daniel o. Hastings in the
Hotel Richardson
Miss Bobbie Gilbride left yesterday
for st Joseph's College. Emmitsburg
Md. where she will resume her studies
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
TEN PER CENT WAGE CUT.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Lynn, Mass, Jan. IA wage reduc-
ton OF 10 per cent has been agreed
to by the Joint Council, United Shoe
Workers Of America. it was announc-
ed today.
AS condition 70 accepting the re-
duction, II was said the union would
demand that manufacturers in each
instance show that 1t would promote
early business Improvement.
The shoe manufacturers had asked
for 20 per cent cut.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-07
M'RAE AT HEAD OF ARMY.
Is Chief of Staff During Pershingb
Vacation For Home Visit

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. 7.-Brigadier
General James II. McRae took over
today the duties of General Pershing
as chief-of-sraff OF the army. Gem
eral Pershing has been on leave. visit
ing his home in Kansas over the
Christmas holidays and will not re-
turn 10 his office until about the mid
die OF this month
Major General Harboard, who has
been on an inspection tour, thus leay-
/ ing General McRae in charge.