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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-18

New York, Sept. 1S.-COnvinced
that the explosion, which snuffed
out the lives of IS persons and in
jured nearly 900. others in Wall
street Thursday noon, was delib-
erately planned by radicals. offic-
ials of the department Of justice.
headed by Attorney General
Palmer himself. today spread .
dragnet over the country in efforts
to trap its originators. Spurred on
by rewards aggregating $40, 500,
offered by the New York city ad-
ministration, and an accident insur-
ance company, for apprehension
and conviction of the person or per-
sons responsible, police and private
citizens lent their efforts to the fed
eral agents in ferreting out clues.
Was Work ~ Plotters.
s Department Of justice officials
were certain that the disaster was
not the result Of one persons inr
spiration. but that it was the pre-
meditated plot OF radicals, bent on
defiance of law and organized gov
ernment.
William ]. Flynn. head Of the bu-
reau of investigations Of the de-
partment Of justice, was chief
spokesman for this general opin-
ion. Attorney General Palmer cor
roborated the statement. "
Chief Flynn based his opinion on
the finding of radical literature in
postpffice boxes near the scene OF
the tragedy soon after it occurred.
Very little could be done to trace
the authors of,this literature, or to
ascertain whether a general radical
movement was contemplated, until
definite persons can be found who
were responsible for Thursdays
disaster, Chief Flynn said.
Tips Tennis Players.
New York, Sept. 1S.-Edwin P.
Fischer, detained in Hamilton. On
tario, in connection with the in
vestigation of the Wall street ex-
p1osion, warned fellow tennis play
ers as much as two weeks ago to
take tip" and get their money
out of the banks because some
thing is going to happen" accord
ing to a statement today by J. P.
Allen, a tennis expert, who fire.
quently played with. Fischer, him
selfsa city champion.
Allen said he paid no attention to
Fischer, who, Allen declared, had
a reputation for v6lubility.
Hamilton, Ont, Sept. 18.A-A legal
fight loomed today over extradition
of Edward P. Fischer, detained here
in connection with the warnings
he issued concerning the New York
Wall street explosion.
Counsel for Fischer insist that.
having been adjudged insane, he
cannot be removed from Canada.
R A. Pope. Ffscher's brother
in-law, who informed the police
where the tennis man could be
found, told the police Of an attempt
at suicide which he said Fischer
had made about fifteen years ago
during an attack Of despondency.
Vision Saves Life.
According to Pope, Fischer
climbed out on the suspension
bridge At Niagara Falls and lowered
himself so that he hung from the
trestle. As he was about to loose
his grasp Pope said Fischer had a
vision In which his mother urged
him not to destroy himself. He
scrambled back on the bridge and
returned home.
His mother had been asleep at the
time her son was hanging from the
trestle, Pope said, and in dream
bad seen her son there in the
shadow Of death.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-18

Genoa Scene of New Bomb
Outrage-Trace N. Y.
Blast to Radicals.

Genoa, Sept. 17-(Delayed.)
United Press.)-A bomb was
exploded 1t the Genoa stock ex.
change today. There were. NO
casualties and the damage was
comparatively slight. NJ ar.
rests have ben made.
The bomb exploded with .
tremendous roar. From the
TACT that the bomb appeared to
have been scientifically con.
structod, police suspected aDar.
chists. The explosive was set
of by q time fuse, the bomb
being hidden in . Ittle.used
room.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-18
THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Sunday. Not
much change in temperature. High
est yesterday, 81: lowest last night,
60.
Wind velocity at 7 q m. 5 miles
per hour.
1s-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-18
River Forecast.

RIVER stage. "a, Q faII Of = last
- hours. IA
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-18

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Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
BEkGDOLL SLACKERS
TO GIVE UP SOON
Plan to Surrender in Washing
ton, is Report,

Philadelphia, June 10.-RumOrs EN-
anating from Baltimore and widely
circulated in Washington and this city,
that Grover Cleveland Bergdoll ana
his brother Erwin were on their way
to the capital to surrender, reawaken-
ed interest in the Bergdoll case.
1t was followed within a few hours
by the announcement that United
States District Attorney McAvoy and
his assistant, T. Henry Walnut, were
going to Washington. McAvoy insist
ed his only purpose was to confer with
officials in the office of the attorney
general on the evidence obtained so
far.
Previous to the rumors the usual
flow of reports were received by the
local department of justice that Berg
doll had been seen near Baltimore.
Color was lent these by additional re-
ports that he had been seen near
Washington on Monday.
Baltimore authorities were respon-
sible for the statement that federal
officials were trailing the BergdOll
brothers. This is said to have given
rise to the belief that the slackers
were heading for Washington to sur
render.
Regardless of whether this comes
true, it is now definitely known there
will be arrests before long, as a re-
suit of the conspiracy that led to
Growers escape from his mothers
home at Fifty-second street and
Wynnefeld avenue, on May 81.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
FREDERICA

commencement exercises of the
Frederica high school will be held this
(Friday( evening in the town hall
The speaker of the evening win be
Rev. Francis Burgette Short. The
graduates are: Misses Sara Coverdale
Myrtle Alexander, Lucille Palmer and
Burris Spurry The exercises promises
10 he very interesting this year.
Children's Day services will be held
in the NJ. +. Church on Sunday even
ing a fine program of music and
recitations is being prepared and the
public is extended cordial invitation
to be present
On Sunday afternoon Mrs. J. C.
Wharton will talk in the Milford Neck
Church at a missionary service. A
large attendance is desired.
On last Sunday morning Rev. w.
W. Sharp preached fine baccalaure-
ate sermon to the graduating class of
the high school. The Alumni AssOci-
ation the faculty and school board
with the pupils marched in a body and
the sight was inspiring.
Miss Edna Palmer entertained a
number of her young friends on Fri
day evening in honor of her birthday.
Quite number from. our town at
tended the Dover Chautauqua and en-
joyed the same. We hope to have the
with us this fall.
The relatives of the late Mrs. Sar-
an f.. Williams extend their sincere
thanks to the many friends for their
and kindness during her
illness and death.
James II. POstles is visiting his son,
DR. Wilbur POstles Of Wilmington.
Miss Dorothy Mitten has returned
from Raleigh, n. c., where she has
been attending the Peace Institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Frazier Wis
ted relatives in Philadelphia this
week.
Mrs. Lydia Hillard of Philadelphia
5 visiting Mrs. Fannie Cock.
Miss Ethel Brown has returned
rom a pleasant sOjOurn at her cot
age in "The Pines" at Rehoboth.
Mrs. John p. Conner of chesapeake .
Jity, Md. is visiting her sister, Mrs.
ames Spurry.
Emory Camper of Hahnemann Col .
ege is home for his summer vacation.
Mrs. Sherman of New York is the .
uest Of Mrs. William AIitten.
Charles Gross has painted his resi-
nee in attractive cOlOrs which is a
reat improvement.
Mrs. Philip Donovan has been on
he sick list this week.
Emory Vashell is quite sick and has
cen confined to the house for the
asst month.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11

and they have no doubt that with
strict enforcement of the Volstead Act
they will eventually elect a Congress
which will provide for its leberaliza-
tion or its repeal.
And they warn and have pleaded
with those opposed to prohibition to
concentrate their entire effort on the
liberalization of the Volstead Act.
Many Cases Covered
There were several cases before the
Court which were covered by tOday's
decision. Among them was the petition
filed by the State of Rhode Island to
have Federal officials enjoined from
enforcing prohibition in that State.
This was dismissed.
The Court also dismissed injunction
proceedings brought by the State of
New Jersey to prevent enforcement Of
prohibition within that State.
Injunctions restrain prohibition of
ficials from interfering with the Mani
tOwOc Products Company. a Wisconsin
corporation i'm the manufacture of
beer containing more than half Of one
per cent of alcohol were dissolved by
the Court
4ht ANAAA ulAAtAa AfNtAuA AOuII Nt-
creeS diSmissing proceedings brought
to enjoin the prohibition amendment
from being enforced against Christian
Felgenspan, a brewer of Newark. n.
J.
Federal Court DEGREES denying SINH
lar injunction sought by the st. Louis
Brewing Association likewise were af-
frmed
Federal Couf DEGREES diSmiSSing inA
junction proceedings instituted by the
Kentucky distillcries and Warehouse
Company Of Louisville, Ky. to enioin
enforcement e the act against it were
sustained by the Court. Iniuncrions
sought by George c. Dempsey, a Bos-
ton. Mass. wholesale liquor dealer.
to restrain enforcement of the enforce.
ment act against him were also denied
by the Court
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
THREE KIDNAP LETTER
PUZZLE COUGHLINS
Parents Of Missing Baby Can't
Decide Which is Authentic.

NOrristown, Pa, June 10.-Parents
of Blakely Coughlin, the kidnapped ba-
by, are held up in their efforts to get
in touch with the abduc.ors by their
inability to discover which of three
apparently authentic letters comes
from the kidnapers.
All three furnish an excellent de-
scriptiOn of the child. In addition,
one describes the house and grounds
of Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Coughin,
the parents, and gives an exact de-
scriptiOn of the room from which the
thirteen-months-old baby was stolen.
Another gives a description of many
of the intimate characteristics of the
missing boy. The third was received
after Mr. COughlin announced he want
ed the baby clothes as proof that the
persons with whom he was negotiating
were the abductOrs.
In the letter the writer makes his
demand for ransom, as done in the
others, and says the clothes were de-
stroyed. Mr. COughlin wants a picture
of Blakely as proof
- AAHAbNAl lAASAA SNAAObA 5lAA AAtA9
offered to act as Intermediary between
the kidnapers and the parents.
The girl and the parents believe that
that the kidnapers are possibly hold
ing off in their'negotiations because of
the fear they may be caught in some
trap when the ransom is turned over
TO them.
1t is thought the fact that a girl
may carry the ransom may induce the
abductors to name the price and meet
ing place for the exchange of the
money for the baby, in the thought
that a girl could not bring about their
capture.
No real clue to the baby's where
abouts has been discovered. The
collapse was due largely to his
growing belief that Blakely is dead.
An appeal has been issued for the
body if such is the case.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
BUNTING

The farmers are busy packing ber-
ries.
job Bunting and wife of Philadel-
phia are visiting his brother, H. W..
Bunting.
Flora McCabe and Katie Day of
S2vagetown, Md, visited Mrs. Lewis
Bunting recently.
Mrs. Ella Long of Philadelphia is
picking berries for r. Lekites.
Sammie Bunting has been ON the
sick list with chicken pox.
George Stephens, Anna Bunting,
Lewis Bunting and Etha stephens
made a business trip to Berlin, Nd,
last week.
Quite a few people attended st.
Martins Children's Day services on
Sunday evening.
A. l. Lynch and wife visited Mrs.
Lynchs parents at Pocomoke, Md.
last Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
AIILLSBORO

Preston Blaine, the infant son OF
Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Atkins, died at
the home Of its parents on Tuesday
morning. Funeral services were held
at the home on Thursday and inter
ment was made in brotherhood ceme-
terry.
Rev. L. W. Wells, Mrs. p. S. Viii
gus, Arthur Wilgus, Miss Pauline Bur-
ton and Miss Margaret Taylor attend
ed the commencement exercises in
Georgetown on Monday evening Miss
Jennie Wilgus of this town was vale
dictOrian of the class.
Rev. b. Z. Moore spent the first
Of the week with his parents III Cen
treville Md.
Mrs. John Cannon and two sons Of
Lewes and Mrs Lena Hearn of Phil
adelphia spent Saturday and Sunday
with their mother Mrs. Hettie J. Lin
90. Saturday was the seyenty-fourth
anniversary Of Mrs. Lingo's birth and
she received a shower of siXty-three
post cards.
Mrs. p. S. Shoczley is spending a
week in Philadelphia and Pennington
attending the commencement at Penn
ingtOn from where her son, Wilbur
ShOckley will graduate as salutatOr-
ian of the class.
A baby boy has come to reside per-
manently with Mr.. and Mrs. George
II. Dodd The little stranger arrived
Wednesday morning and his name is
George Ashael
Several people from here attended
the funeral services Of Mrs. Hannah
Paynter in Georgetown Wednesday
The Ladies Mite Society met on
Monday evening with Mrs. Lille Col
lins.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
Live Stock Quotations.

CHICAGO.-CATTLE-Beef steers,
25c to soc higher; prime heavy, $3.50 ;
many choice steers, Sl4.S34 1928; fat
cows and heifers, mostly 2Jc higher /:
Gamers and calves, steady, with, bulk
yealers at S13014; bologna bulls,
slow: beef grades strong; stOckers and
feeders, 15c to 25c higher
HOGS-Fully 25c higher, big pack
ers buying sparingly in morning hours !;
top. sf4.70: bulk, light and light butch
ers' S14.5O61465; bulk, $50 lbs, and
over, s13.S5@143O; pigs, steady to 25c
higher.
strong 20 higher; fairly good spring
lambs. $3.50: best shOrn lambs,
s14.5O; choice ewes. S7.500S.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
GENERAL MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA.-FLOUR - Quiet.
Winter straight, S13.25Q13.50. Spring
patent, S14015.
WHEAT-Steady No. 2 red, $500.
CORN-Quiet; No. yellow, sos.
OATS-Steady No. ? white, S125
0126.
3sc. old roosters, 22G23c Dressed,
steady; choice fowls, 43c; old roOst-
ers. zoe.
BUTTER-Firm fancy creamery,
EGGS = Firm; selected, 53@55c;
nearby, 45c; western, 45c.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
DIAMOND GRID BATTER SER
VICE STATION

We have the agency for the Dia.
mond Grid Battery. for this vicinity
and have a Battery Man to look after
your wants. All kinds of electric work,
such as Magnetos, Generators, Coils,
Distributors and so forth.
Remember that a Good Battery is
the most important thing about the
Car, with a Good Battery, your Car
is alive.
This Battery carries a year guar
antee and that is backed up by the
Kent Garage, Inc, and we never 90
back on our guarantee.
KENT GARAGE INC.
MILFORD, DEL.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
NEGROES ROB SToREKEEPER
Threaten Customers With Pistols and
steal 297.

Wilmington, Del, June 10.-Whiie
Charles Mason, stOrekeeper near Clay
mont, Del, was quietly waiting on
some customers and chatting with
others in his store, two armed negroes
rushed in and robbed him of S2S7.
They took S2O7 OUT of his pockets
and $50 out of the cash register, all
the money they could find.
While the spectators were held back
with revOlvers, no attempt was made
to rob any of them. The job was
quickly done and the negroes presum-
ably escaped in Il waiting motorcar.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
Standing Of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At ia-Philadelphia. .;
Chicago, l. Batteries-Smith. Whea. /;
Tyler O'Farrell
6. 40 innings). Batteries-Oesch-
ger. GOwdy: Adams, Schmidt.
At New York-New York. 6 Cincin-
natl. +. Battcries-Nehf, Smith
Ring. Rariden.
AT rOOklyn-BrOOklyn g st. Louis,
p Batteries-Pfeffer. Miller; Doak.
ClemOns.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
TAKES DARE" IS KILLED
Boy crushes Skull While Playing
"FolIow the Leader"

Philadelphia, June 10.-Refusal to
take dare led to the death of George
Roberts, fifteen years old, of 16 North
PaXson street.
Roberts fell from a third-story win
dow of Il public school at Fifty-fiffith
and Chestnut streets.
Roberts was playing follow the
leader" in the school building. A boy
dared him to lower himself from a
window ledge and draw himself up
again.
The boy climbed over the sill, grip
ping the ledge and allowed his body
to suspend over the sidewalk. When
he tried to draw himself up again his
grip relaxed. He fell to the sidewalk,
the impact crushing his skull.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
BASE BALL SCORES
Following 10 Result ofeGames Played
Yesterday.

At eveland-Cleveland, 6; Ath-
Ietlcs, l. Batteries-Uhle, Thomas {;
. A. Detroit-New York. II; Detroit,
Ehmke. Stanage.
At ChicagO-Boston. 3: Chicago. ..
Batteries-Bush, Walters; Williams,
At st. Washington. 4: st.
Louis, o. at.eries-Zachary, Char
rity: ShOcker. Billings.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
caruso Robbery AInslde Job.0

Basthampton, n. Y, June 10.-Al-
though all roads leading from the
house Of Enrico Caruso, opera singer,
have been closely guarded since the
S5O0,OOO jewel robbery there, detec-
tives expressed belief that the theft
was an "inside job" The robbery
was discovered by Mrs. CarusO, who
was aroused by the ringing of a burg
lar alarm attached to a steel casket
in her room in which the Jewels we've
kept. d
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11

SALE SALE SALE SALE
WRIG HTS
DRY-GOODs, SHOES, HATS,
FURNISHINGS, READY MADE
/ GARMENTS, CARPETS, RUGS,
+ CONGOLEUM Merchandise of the bet
ter kind at the LOWEST PRICES.
PANAMA HATS, $3.50.
Mems Oxfords. S4O0.
Better Shoes. $500.
Ladies Low Shoes. $3.50 and $500.
Children's Straw Hats, S1.25 and
50. %.
Mems Underwear. zoe.
Mems Silk Hose, Soc
Ladies silk Hose 75c to SIPS
Mems Caps. SIPS.
Mems Neckwear, SOC
Soft Collars. 2jc.
Percales, 44c
CalicOes. 25c
Muslins, 35c
Canbrics, 3Sc
Ladies Vests. 25c
Ladies Union suits, 65c
Turkish Towels, 35c
Ladies Hats, S1.75
Pretty Voiles. 35c, Soc
Silks, SOC; NainsOOk, 44c
Mems Overalls, S3.75
Boys Overalls. 7jc, $1.25
Grass Rugs 9x12. $3.50
Heavy Summer Rugs, $1,000.
Ingram Carpets 69c yd.
Tennis Shoes. 81 40, 81 go
Mems Brown Work Shoes, 81 - 10
IS. 30
CHILDREN'S DRESSES. 81 80 to /
S2.75
Ladies House Dresses, $50 to
60. 30
Congoleums. 62 1-2c So. yd.
Enamel Kettles, Soc, SOC
FDafncl Basins. 25c
Thin Glasses. 39c IL dOz..
Large Plates, 15c
Window Shades, 94c.
EVERYTHING AT BARGAINS
WINFIELD r. WRIGHT
North Milford
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
Rreokenrldne Lonn Quits.

washington, June TO- Brecken-
ridge Long third assistant secretary
Of state, has resigned. His resigna-
ton has been accepted by President
Wilson, 1t became known.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
Liohtnino DESTROYS Two Balloons.

On Board the U. S. 5. Pennsyl-
vania, June 1O-Lightning struck two
kite observation balloons operating
with the Atlantic fleet off the Chesa-
peake Capes. Both were destroyed,
hut they were not manned.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
Samuel J. Wilson & Son
MILTON, DELAWARE.
Funeral Directors and Embalmers.

We have added to our funeral eqT 5ment a new
Motor Funeral Car, for which we make no extra
charge. We have still retained both our Black
and White horse drawn hearses. which therefore
places uE in a position to furnish either horse
drawn or motor hearses.
We are the best equipped and carry the largest
stock of funeral supplies south of wilmington
Call phone. Office No. %, residence No. %
Phone service day and night If falling after 70
D. W. call No -. All calls promptly answered
No extra charge for distance use uf hsarse or
vfe's services.
aWa also carry large and cofnBlsta assort-
ment Of Furniture. Carriages. Rufia a1on ts't1tsn
Wagons, Rack Wagons and ~ armirl y implements.
Milford chronicle., 1920-06-11
The Weather.

Forecast for this section: Fair to-
day and tomorrow variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
You Can Do 1t

Two years ago if someone had stated that you would have to dig deep down in your pocket and help Uncle Sam you would probably have said
 "It can't be done!" But you did it, possibly by real sacrifice and self denial, and you today he effort and proud of the part you played in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
REALTY DEALERS

REALTY DEALERS A. A. Adams & Go. Arlington Realty Co. Bethea R. E. & Ins. Co. Bilbe, George Birmingham Realty Co. Butler-Garrett R. E. & Ins. Co. Cartwright, John M. Clark-Malone Realty Go. A. R. Dearborn R. E. & Ins. Go. Enslen Realty Go. Estes R. E. & Ins. Go. Ford-Myatt R. E. & Ins. Co. Fowlkes R. E. & Ins. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20

Remember, whatever amount you may be able to set aside as a weekly saving, you are always drawing that much nearer to the reward. You have established the habit of saving and have done more than that. You have placed yourself record as one of those who is looking ahead-whe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20

y or Building and Loan As ance your purchase to the 9O% of the value of your property
 be able to buy and pay for
 case many reputable realty adly aid you to the extent of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20

IS one of those who is looking ahead-who is building
 for the future And that reputation is frst-hand evil dence of honesty and good faith to whatever agency \ with which you may enter into negotiations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
Saui11g The First Step

Most homes built credit. To secure that credit there be collateral The first step fore in building home to start to and place those savings with reliable financial institution that makes busi of loanng money for the building of homes Now you have definite goal in viewyou saving your money pay for home-the question is how much you from your present income and what will that saving given period. Let what the figures show.
 Saung ST. Weekly at Compounded Quarterly Accoun Stand asF FoUoUs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20
Buying the Home

h1HA Your savings fund Is steadily growing and has reached figure when you warranted in
 entering into negotiations toward selecting and
 ing your home. Just what bargain you may be able to make and the terms of that bargain will, of de- pend local conditions, property values and wish and judgment However will have real capital
 in fac with saUings and credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-20

A. A. Gambill & Co. Heineke-Schustler R. E. & Ins.
 Company Hidden, Henry Jemison R. E & Ins. Co. Kendrick-H Houseal R. E. & Ins.
 Company w. B. Leedy R. E. & Ins ro. Levert-George Realty <. Lide Land Co. Macke R. E. & Lns. Co. R. F. Manly & Cos Messer Realty Co. Meyer & Goldman Milner Land Co. Motion Realty Co.