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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-21

or. is Viewed in Court, Following
Being Taken to Scene OF the Crime
"Details OF Evidence That Makes
Up Chain of Circumstances Against
Tho Accused.
Commodore Thomas Sharkcy."
/, When George Davis. court cricr,
called out this name in police court
today. q slimly built Negro of medium
height and dark gingerbread complex
ion, emerged from the stecl-barred
cage in the rear Of the court and
faced Justice Crutchficld, while de-
tectivcs and policemen stood around
him, taking no chances on getaway.
On the docket book ii was certified
that he did con warrant unlawfully
! and feloniously and Of malice aforo
\ thought kill and murder one James
Il G. Bowman" The case was the first
ono called and 1t went over until
September 81 at the request of the
police who thought positive that they
have the man who fatally shot Bow
man in the Great Atlantic and Paci-
fit Tea store at Harrison and Leigh
streets last Saturday, presumably for
the purpose of robbery desired lit
tie more time to complete their chain
of evidence.
The proceedings took only a Few
moments and the prisoner was TAX
en- Immediately to The city Jail He
was without counsel and made no
statement while being arraigned.
IIE rs IDENTIFIED.
Before appearing in court this morn
e he was taken to the scene OF the
sme, and, according to the police
hs positively identified by several
lrsons who saw the assassin leave
G store after the shooting. Among
lese were Mac Swami, colored and
BELLE Brown. colorcd. residents OF
hat immediate neighborhood.
The police deemed it necessary to
ocket only these two witnesses In
curt today in addition to Detective
rgeants J. L. Wiltshire, G. w. At
nson and G. p. Smith. who arrested
e Negro yesterday morning at the
ieat-packing plant of Kingan and
O., Fifteenth and Cary streets. where
had been working since Monday
morning. Other witnesses will be
ted later. Among these Is Joseph
Quinn who lives next door to the
pre- he according to the police is
sitive that he saw Sharkey in the
eet in front Of the store before the
ing and also saw him as he came
of the place. Because she did
get a good look at his face. Car
Peyton the Is year old colored
i who was ordered out OF the store
the Negro as she was entering tc
Ike purchase just before the shoot
was not willing to swear that
arkey Is the man it was said
ugh his general outline Is appa1
y the same as the murderer's.
d.
pAPPBAlFaANCE IN COURT
1arkey appeared today in cour
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-09-21

"'Commodore Thomas Sharkcy," Be
licved by Police to BE Real Murder
or. is Viewed in Court Following
Being Taken to Scene OF the Crime
"Details of Evidence That Makes
Up Chain of Circumstances Against
The Accused,
Commodore Thomas Shurkcy."
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
HUNS FROM UKRAIN
ON WESTERN FRONT

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Sept. ii-German troops are
being Withdrawn from Ukrania, and
sent TO the western front, according to
rumors circulating In Kieff, dispatches
received here from Stockholm today re-
ported.
The Stockholm advices also said that
fifty Social RevolutiOnaries were killed
and 200 wounded in Moscow recently
when Bolsheviki troops dispersed a
meeting.
All the Siberian railway eastward OF
Lake Bakial is now in possession Of
Czecho-Slovak forces a message from
Vladivostok declared. The CzechO-Slo-
vaks completed their occupation Of the
country along the railroad by seizing
several towns.
The London Express learns that at
least 1000 British subjects are held as
hostages in Petrograd ana Moscow, the
Bolsheviki threatening TO take revenge
If harm comes TO any more Soviet Of
flcials.
Reports OF Bolsheyik victories over
the Czecho-Sloyak troops were received
today from German sources.
The Rehinish West Falische Zeitung
printed a Moscow story that violent
fighting was in progress toward Bala-
shov and Kamishink and that in the
direction Of Ahapaujevsk the Soviet
forces had driven back the Allied forces
about 20 miles.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
DUPONTS TAKE over
ANOTHER PAINT CO.
New England Plant at
Everett, Mass, Acquired
by Powder Concern
WILL COVER FIELD
OF EASTERN STATES

The business Of the New England
Paint, Oil and Varnish Company. at
Everett. Mass. has been purchased by
E. |. dupont de Nemours and Company
and it will be made a branch of the
company's already large activities in
this line. 1t will be used largely to
cover the New England field.
rms has for years been one OF the
leading houses in New England and its
business extends into every part OF
that territory. The duPOnts take it
over as a working organization and will
continue to conduct 1t on the same
lines as II has been conducted hereto-
lore, making such improvements and
enlargements as may be suggested in
the coordination Of the different
branches OF the paint business already
in operation.
me Harrison Company famous for a
century, is the central organization OF
the dupont paint business. In round
ing IL out other companies have been
purchased from time to time. Including
the Bridgeport Paint and Varnish
Company and the Flint Companv. az
Flint, Mich. These organizations. with
the New England Paint, Oil and Varnish
Company added, have brought TO the
industries a well-balanced or
ganization with ramiflcations through
out the country.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
DESPITE RAIN ALLIES BATTER
HUNS, DIXMUDE TO RHEIMS

was virtually marking time, pending
commencement Of the new phase Of the
campaign
Experts here were totally at variance
regarding the nature of this new phase
Of the fighting. Some declared that
Foch would not permit Ludendorff to
get his second wind at the Hindenburg
line, intimating that a great blow is
practically certain. Others doubted
whether there will be any really big ef-
forts before spring.
German critics, however, speak as IL
they were all drawing inspiration from
the same fountain which hitherto has
actually been the case. They admit the
Allied blow was so SERIOUS that German
plans certainly as far as 1918 was con-
cerned were completely upset and they
suggest that no further offensive is pos
sible from their side although it is no
secret that Hindenburg by shortening
his lines has accumulated some forty
divisions Of passable reserves with
perhaps as many more entering the
process Of reorganization and taking
the rest cure.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
TRACTION co. CAN'T ,
GET NEW RAILS

Determined to ascertain for them
selves what real conditions are along
the right Of way of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Comaany, in
Fourth street west Of Adams street,
about which complaint had been made
to City Council, Mayor Lawson, Direc-
tors OF the Street and Sewer Depert-
ment and William A. Heindle, general
superintendent of the traction com
pany. inspected the street yesterday af-
ternoon. Il was agreed by all on the
trip that the complaints received from
the residents Of that street were justi-
fed but il was said that it would be
impossible at this time to make repairs
because of the inability to get rails.
The rails have been in use for fif-
teen years and Mr.. Heindle Informed
those on the "trip yesterday that in order
10 get even a car spring at the present
time. il was necessary to secure per
mission from Washington and that 1t
was an impossibility at this time to
get rails
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
HONOR FOR FORMER
WILMINGTON MAN

Lieutenant James Simmons Timothy,
formerly employed by the dupont com
pany in Wilmington, who died in ac-
ton in France, has been awarded post
humously a medal Of bravery by Gen
eral Pershing. Lieutenant Timothy
had scores Of friends in this city, where
he lived for a number of years. He
Joined the colors when war was de-
clared and took part with the Marines
in the brilliant actions which distin-
guished that corps in the fighting near
Chateau Thierry. His friends in this
city have been informed OF the honor
paid him by General Pershing.
MIR. and Mrs. p. II. Timothy. Of Nash
vile. Tenn, parents Of the young Off
Ger. have been notified that in award
ing distinguished service crosses to
American officers and enlisted men,
General Pershing cited particularly the
bravery OF Lieutenant Simmons Tim
othy.
although weakened by gas poison
ing inflicted while serving with the
French in the Nerdun sector" says the
citation. Lieutenant Timothy declined
medical assistance and served with
heroic fOrtitude with the Marines. In
the operation OF June IA near Chateau
Thierry, he inspired the officers ana
men with whom he was serving by
his fearlessness and fortitude until. he
was instantly killed by a high, explo-
sive she'll"
The cross will be sent TO his mother
at Nashville, Tenn.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
ENGINEERS OPPOSE
GAS RATE RAISE

Members Of the Diamond state Or
der. Division No. 3i2, brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers, at a meeting last
night adopted resolutions protesting
against the increase Of gas rates by
the Wilmington Gas Company.
A COPY of the protest was forwarded
to the secretary Of the commission and
together With protests from the Cen
tral Labor Union and other labor or
ganizations Will be presented at the
next meeting of the Utilities CoDmis-
sion.
In objectlng to the granting of per-
mission to the gas company for in
creased rates, the locomotive engineers
ask that the company be requested to
submit an itemized account of the sal
aries Of the c0mpany's employees, in
cluding the officials from the presi-
dent down, as we'll as proof that the
increase in the cost Of labor and ma
terisl is sufficient justification for
the increase asked.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
NO GENERAL BAN ON +.
HOLIDAY BUYING
Retail Trade, However,
Won't Increase Working
Forces During Season
ONLY USEFUL
GIFTS THIS YEAR

The Delaware Council Of Defense has
received a letter from the National
Council Of Defense, at Washington, d.
c., stating that restrictions planned on
Christmas gift buying during the fall
months will not be necessary in most
instances. The letter which is self eX-
planatory, follows:
After conference with representa-
tlves OF leading industries and retail
interests concerned, it is learned that
the manufacture OF goods for the com
ing holiday trade has been completed,
that the transportation Of goods is also
largely done and that much OF the ma
terial used for Christmas purchases, es-
pecially in The manufacture Of toys. is
the waste material derived from prior
processes OF manufacture.
THE retail interests have agreed not
to increase their working forces be-
cause of holiday business and not to in
crease the normal working hours dur
ing the Christmas season. They have
agreed TO use their efforts TO conflne
Christmas giving, except for young chill
dren, 10 useful articles, and to spread
the period for holiday buying over the
months of October. November and De-
cember. In order to aid transportation
difficulties, the leading retailers have
agreed to cooperate with the War In
dustries Board 10 restrict deliveries and
TO induce their customers to carry their
own packages, wherever possible.
THE Council Of Defense, will CO
operate in carrying out the suggested
measures. It looks TO organized busi-
ness bodies of every nature and
throughout the country, actively, to
Join in the movement, as providing
means whereby that cooperation be-
tween the government and the people,
can be had, which alone will permit the
continuance Of holiday business, in
such form, on such scale. and by such
methods as are consistent with the ma
tional welfare This announcement is
conditioned upon the loyal
and thorough cooperation in spirit and
in letter. on the part Of sellers and buy
ers throughout the country"
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
WOMEN TO AGAIN
WORK FOR LOAN
Expect to Surpass Record
of l28 Per Cent. in
Fourth Drive
DISCUSS PLAN
IN CONFERENCE

Delaware women are preparing 10
achieve even greater results in the
Fourth Liberty Loan than they did in
the third, when their i2S per cent. at
tracted attention all over the country.
Even without the dupont subscrip-
tions, Delaware went 81 per cent. ahead
OF the next highest, Minnesota with 50
per cent, and Connecticut the next
with AZ per cent. Quite soon the per-
sonnel OF the State and county com
mlttees can be announced, and a State
conference will be held. Mrs. Henry
Ridgely has set the goal for ten per
cent. Of the population to be Liberty
Loan subscribers, and every effort will
be made to go beyond this.
Mrs. Ridgely was in Wilmington yes
terday comforting with Henry z. Scott.
State chairman Of the Mems Liberty
Loan Committee, and with Mrs. Otho
and Mrs. Ridgely, Mrs. NOwland and
two members of the State Publicity
Committee. Miss Leah Burton, Of
Lewes. and Miss Edna n. Taylor, Of
Wilmington, had luncheon at the Hotel
dupont to discuss Liberty Loan plans.
Mrs. Ridgely and Miss Burton then
went to Philadelphia to confer with
Mrs Henry Jump, chairman Of the WO-
mems Committee Third Federal Reserve
District, whose headquarters are in the
Lincoln Building.
On September II and IS a preliminary
conference Of leading Liberty Loan
Of the Third Federal Reserve
District will be held at the Bellevue
Stratford, and this will be attended by
a number of Delaware workers. II is
planned to hold a State conference for
the women Of Delaware in Wilmington
on September 10.
Women are asked particularly to do
three things in this drive: To buy
bonds, TO sell bonds to every available
purchaser, and to buy bonds through
the wOmen's committee. Volunteers
may call at headquarters TO enlist for
work. Wilmington's headquarters are
at the Equitable Trust Building: state
and Kent county headquarters are at
the old Farmers Bank building on the
Green at Dover; and Sussex headquar-
ters are at Laurel. Mrs. Walter Nor
ris is chairman for Kent, Mrs. William
for Sussex, and Sussex be-
gins the campaign with luncheon and
conference at Mrs. Tutherly's home OH
Friday.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
LITTLE CHANGE TN
FIGHTING FRONTS

By The United Press.
LONDON, Sept. ii.-Little change in
the fighting fronts was reported in
night official statements, due to the
rain which slowed up operations.
Pushing toward st. Quentin from the
south the French advanced a mile from
Gibercourt ii Hinoncourt, which puts
them within seven miles Of the city A
German counter attack, launched from
the town Of Essigny-Le-Grand was de-
feated. The British improved their po-
sitions around Epehy by local attacks.
Progress by patrols in Flanders was
made.
Belgian troops penetrated enemy
trench systems on the Steenstreate-
Dixmude road and southwest Of St.
Julien.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
ITALIANS rRIM AUsTRIANs.

BY the United Press.
ROME, Sept. IA number Of sue
cessful local engagements are report
ed in the Italian War Offlce commh
nique.
Toward Docassino repeated hostile
attacks failed with losses" the COM
munique said. "In the AlanaO basin we
arlded the enemy line, putting their
detachment TO flight. killing some and
taking some prisoners, without loss
TO us.
in the Lagarina valley at Mount
Grappa ard in the middle Piave sector
there was considerable artillery activ-
ity.
while accommodating toward Zugna-
toria we blew up an enemy munitions
depot"
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
FOUNDATIONS LAID
FOR 275 HOUSES

More than 275 foundations for houses
on the housing development at Front
and Union streets have been laid by the
Lynch Construction Company, which is
about 50 per cent. Of the total work 10
be done. Rapid progress is being made
in the building project.
In the matter Of utilities, the large
outfail reinforced concrete sewer is ad-
Vanced 10 approximate 30 per cent. Of
the total. Water mains have been laid
10 the extent Of more than 5000 feet.
and in a short time viii provide ada
quate water supply and fire protection
for the houses now being erected.
The work Of grading and excavating
IS proceeding so rapidly that fully Is
per cent. Of the total has already been
done.
At present there are engaged in the
work from 1900 to 1000 men, which in
clude all classes OF artisans and labor.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
FEW CLERKS FOR WATER BOARD.

owing to The vacation period taking
a number Of employees of the Water De-
partment away from their duties, the
clerical force Of that department is
handicapped. Among those who are on
their vacations from this department
are Miss Margaret Walsh, who is visit
ing In Atlantic City, N. j.. Chief Regis
trsr Mahlon Belts, who is visiting In
New York State, and Edward Thomas.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
ARMY MAJOR DRAWN ,
ON GRAND JURY.

Among those drawn as a member q
the grand jury to sit in the Unite,
States District Court at the Septembei
term OF court is Major ]. Danforth
Bush, U. 5. A., Of this city, who is now
with the seth Pioneer Regiment il
France.
The jurors summoned by the Jury
commissioners were drawn yesterday
as follows:
Charles West, GumbOro Hundred.
Charles s. Horn. Lewes and Rehoboth
Hundred.
James NJ. Shakespeare. Mil Greet
Hundred.
Livy s. Rogers. S. Murderkn Hun.
dred
Andrew NJ. selak. Wilmington Hun
dred
Joseph II. Shaw. Wilmington Hun.
dred.
Alfred II. King, Broadkiln Hundred
Henry NJ. Candy, Wilmington Hun.
dred.
r. Luther Lapham, Kenton Hundred
Manshlp Rash, w Dover Hundred.
]. Edward Dutton. Seaford Hundred
]. Danforth Bush, Wilmington Hun
dred
Lee o. Truitt, Cedar Greek Hundred
Horace Wilson. Wilmington Hundred
Louder L. Sapp Mispillion Hundred
Frank Grubb. Christiana Hundred
Thomas Tatnall, Wilmington Hun.
dred.
Henry D. Howell. st. Georges Hun.
dred.
George W. Davis. St. Georges Hum
dred.
Harvey Hoffecker, White Clay Cree1
Hundred.
Henry NJ. Taylor, Wilmington Hun.
dred.
Harry A. Miller. Wilmington Hundred
Horace NJ. Swain, Georgetown Hun
dred.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
DEATHS.
Harry T.. Keller.
Frances v. Harris.
William T.. Lee.
Brainard 4. Reader.
Thomas Paris.

Harry T.. Keller.
Frances v. Harris.
william T.. Lee.
Brainard n. Reader.
Thomas Paris.
Samuel Coyle Sr.
READER-In this city, on September 10
1918, Brainard Ellis. eldest son Of Brain
ard S. and Edith A. Reader, aged IL
years and month.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services, at the residencs
Of his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs JOhr
y. Hanson, No. 1909 Lancaster avenVe O5
Saturday afternoon, September IA. at
O'Clock. Interment at SilverbrOok Gene
PARRIS-At Philadelphia. Pa. on Sep.
tember o, 1918. Thomas Paris, beloved
husband Of Clara Paris (nee Fisher.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at.
tend the funeral services. at the residencs
Of his brother, William Paris. No. 11E
Heald street, on Thursday afternoon, Sep
tember II, at 3 o'clock. Interment at Lom'
hardy cemetery.
COYLE-In this city, on September II,
l91S, Samuel Coyle. Sr. aged - years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services, at the residence,
Of his sOn-in law, Frank II. Manley. No
1914 Elm street, on Saturday. September
Il, at o'clock. Interment at Mt Salem
HARRIS-In this city, on September 10
1918, Frances Virginia. infant daughter OF
Charles o. aad Bessie Harris, aged
Relatives are invited to attend the fun.
eral services at the residence Of her par
ents. No. 602 Poplar street. on Wednes-
day afternoon. September IL, at 2 o'clock.
Inteiment at Silverbrook cemetery.
LEE-In this city, on September 10, 1918
william Estel Lee, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services. at his late resi-,
dence No. 200 Van Buren street. on Fri. :
day afternoon September 13. at o'clock
Intermant at MiddletOwn, Del
KELLER-In this city, on September 6
1915 Harry +. Keller, aged AZ years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
dence. No. 1105 West Ninth street, OF ,
Thursday afternoon September 10, at
o'clock. Interment private.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
MARKET PRICES HIGHER.
by the UniLed Press

bY LHt UUIItu PreSS
NEW YORK, Sept. ii-Prices wert
fractionally higher when the stock mar.
ket opened today. u. s. Steel was up|l
4 at i09ss, and Marine Preferred wash
up * at 1915. Baldwin opened at sszs,
up Is.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
NEW YORK COTTON.

By the United Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE cottoI
market opened easier today. Octobes
sold 34.S0, Off 20; December 3lOs, OF AZ
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
BY WILLIAM PHILIPS sI,IMs,

United Press staff Correspondent.
PARIS. Sept. ii-Through the most
terrific rains since the fighting began
last March the Allies today are not
ceasing to batter the Germans, harass-
ing them everywhere from Dixmude to
Rheims
Nevertheless, the operations are
slowing down. Belgians, Brit
ish, French and Americans are snug
Cling up closer to their former lines.
II the rains continue mud will force a
further slackening. Still, the weather
has been exceptionally dry since the Of
fensive began and the ground IS so
thirsty that much Of the moisture can
be absorbed
Today despite local fighting where
the British and French were driving
the last German outpOsts westward OF
the Hindenburg line the western front
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
BY FRANK j. TAYLOR
United Press Staff Correspondent

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN FRANCE, Sept IL.
lin sharp fight northwest of Colma Tin Asace) the Americans
repued heavy raid following intense German barage
which than 800 hrowes used against trenches
and big cabe artillery shells thrown commun
eating lines and the back
The Germans with flame throwers. The Americans
and in the of fierce fight close in which
grenade bayones and rifles used the driven off,
In retreat the Boches hastily threw number of flame
hroe rifles and other supplies which captured by
troops
More than so Germans counted running back from the
trenches They carried number of dead and wounded
Despite the large number of patrol operations the Germans
for weeks have been unable take single American prisoner
the Lorraine front Captured Germans they ordered
prisoners immediately would be necessary make raid
big regular attack in order to the information wanted
by the enemy commanders.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
Huns Restore Belgium Forts
Fearing Retreat That Far
Continued from First Page.

those falling back little further toward the Asne
OF right.
The enemy still holds the strongly fortified height of lie Petite
Montague and dominating positions east of the
ine
Heavy have nearly halted the operation between the
Aisne and the Vese
Evening journal., 1918-09-11

MORE THAN A THIRST QUENCHER
Horsford's Acid Phosphate
Aids digestion allays thirst and is an
especially refreshing Summer drink.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11

Many mechanics find their splendid
paying jobs by means of the Want Ads
ADV.
Evening journal., 1918-09-11
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company. duPoct Building
furnish the following quotations or
local securities: Bid. Asked
Evening journal., 1918-09-11

BY the United Press
PARIS, Sept 11."Outsde of arteryng the Aisne the
Vese and the Champagne there nothing report said
today's French War Office commmque
New-York tribune., 1918-04-20

rested, if his body did have strenuous
time. He became an impromptu movie"
star. controversialist with black
smiths and advanced" women and
retired journalist turned farmer. an
automobile "scorcher," and the subject
of scientific tests in chronological
laboratory Through it all, even in the
Homeric fist fight near the close, he
discusses the philosophy Of life, with
unfailing wit and wisdom, and leads
US through pilgrimage every step of
which is thoroughly fascinating.
We are told that the book is by an
American author of reputation. We
offer no guess at his or her identity,
but venture the opinion that if he or
she had not already an enwiable repu-
tation, this volume would give him or
her one, high and enduring. 1t would
not be easy to classify the book or to
compare it with others, unless indeed
we harked back to Holiness immortal
"Autocrat" and professor" 1t be-
longs to that leisurely. reflective, wit
and-wisdom kind Of literature; and its
rank therein is far above the average.