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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
GERMANS HAVE 40
ON LIST FOR TRIAL
AS WAR CRIMINALS
Worst Of All Offenders Have, How
ever, Been Out Of Courts
Reach for Long Time.
PRINCE AND Won BUELOW
ON ROLL OF BRUTES
By Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evenlng
Berlin. Nav I2-F orty-six germans.
ranking from an army corps commander
10 a simple private. figure on the allies
first specified list Of war criminals TO ne
arraigned in the Lelpsic supreme court.
Prominent among them are prince
Ernest Of Saxonv and General Won Burlow,
commander 0f the second army corps, VINO
together with some 0f their subordinate
officers are accused OF crueltIes n the
Namur district Of Germany. Gen. Won
Kirchbach and Col. Won Seydletz viii be
tried FOR alleged crueltles committed at
kalisz Poland. and the widely known
submarine commander Arnauld de Ia
Perriere for torpedoelng Italian vessels.
Three other submarine commanders,
Neumann Won Nostitz Werner and PatzIg
will be tried on the charge OF torpedoing
respectively the English hospital ships
Dover Castle, Torrington and Llandovery
Castle
Gen. Stenger Of the infantry stands
charged with ordering that prisoners and
wounded taken by his brigade be put
TO death 4 further number Of officers,
non commissioned officers and priyates
are accused OF inhuman treatment Of
British prisoners IN the different camps.
Gen krueska Is specifically charged
with mistreatment among prisoners with
the Cassel camp while an army surgeon.
DR. Oscar Nichelsohn. IS accused Of
causing the death sick and wounded in his
charge BY systematic i'll treatment.
1t ;s said here that the submarine com
manders mentioned above left Germany
sometime ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
CLUE TO RUECKERT MURDER.
Believed He Was Killed For Refusing to
Give White Metal Formula.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Hoboken \ j. Nav II Police in
vestigating the mysterious murderer Of
Fritz + Rueckert white metal manufac-
turer 10 his apartment last sunday, to-day
apparently returned 10 tho theory tina
he may have been shot ii an effort 10
obtain possession Of a secret process
by which the metal is made
They announced that they were talk
ing t6 two Syrians who formerly had
worked at the plant 70 learn if they knew
anything If the murder According 10
the police q girl cnpInye who had dlsap-
reared but was found a few days later is
alleged to have been working In the
plant with the hope of discovering
process
The police said they also were lookin
40 the girl.~ who returned to her parents
to find out if she knew anything of the
Syrians, whereabouts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
UNDERWOOD THE WINNER
IN CONTEST FOR SENATE
Labor Candidate Gives Leader a
Hard Fight IN Alabama
Primaries.

Birmingham Ala May u Returns
from Yesterdays ) primaries, gathered bv
the Birmingham Age-ierald from 80 out
Of IL counties Indicate the denomination
of Senator Oscar " Underwood 70 sue
cecd himself, and close three-cornered
race for the seat OF the late Senator Bank
head. Representative HefiIn. Frank
White and Former Governor q Neal are
he contcndvrS for the short term with
the figures running very close.
Returns available 81 far show only the
denomination Of Representative HuddlcS-
ton, ol Birmingham. for his seat III the
House ot Representatives The figures
respecting the other nine congressional
districts have not been gathered
According to the AEe-Herald, MusgroNg
the Labor candidate against Senator
Underwood. developed unexpected
strength in tudcrWood's home county
and IN the northern parts 81 The State
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
PTEDRAS NEGRAS GARRISON
GOES OVER TO REBELS.

san Antonio, Tex, May IA message
received here early today from n RI
BeItran. at Eagle Pass, SAID that -he
garrison at Piedras Negras, opposite Eagle
Pass, Texas. revolted yesterday ami
declared for the revOlutionIsI cause.
The change IN government was effected
without disorder Beltran declared
Gems. Tillasenor and BeraIdl are said to
have crossed TO the American side when
the revoIutionists entered Piedras Negras
Gen. Rogue Gonzales Cara is IN com
mand Of the reviolutonists IN the town
with Gen. Francisco Coss as military
chief. Beltran says the town was quiet
last night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
MARY BROWN N, CHILD,
BURNED At HOME,
DIES IN HOSPITAL
She and Her Little Brother in
Blazing Bed at Ola Pine
Street.
BOY SURVIVES INJURY

Mary Brown, aged years, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Brown Of 6l4
Pine street, was fatally burned this
morning. and a two-year-old boy had q
narrow escape, when a bed in which they
had been sleeping caught fire. The blaze
il is believed, was the result Of one Of the
children trying to fill an oil lamp. The
fire took place shortly before O clock and
Mary died at the Delaware Hospital
shortly before IL.
Mrs Brown was on the first floor Of
the house After she had prepared her
three eldest children, Leonard, aged 10;
Thaddeus, 9, and Anna, :, for school
Thomas Allsworth of Sll Lombard street,
sexton Of St Mary's Church, Sixth and
Pine streets informed her that smoke was
issuing from the third story windows
Mrs Brown and Allsworth rushed to the
third floor and in the smoke-flled rooms
the mother caught up Raymond, 2 years
old, and Edward, months old. and car
ried them downstairs. Allsworth carried
Mary down. Mrs Brown began scream
ing for her mother. Mrs Anna Legg, aged
81 years. who lives with her, and the police
were notified 4 police ambulance car
ried tic child to the hospital The Re
lance Fire Co responded TO q still alarm
and extinguished the flames.
The father. George l. Brown, an
electrician employed at the jackson &
Sharp plant OF the American Car q Foun-
dry Co, was notified of the burning of the
children and hurried to the hospital He
and Mrs Legg were at the hospital when
little Mary died.
The FIRE did no damage except to the
bedding In which the children had keen
sleeping. Neighbors quickly cleaned up
the room after the child was taken to the
hospital Mrs Davis, COS Pine street, is
taking care of the two Youngest children,
while the three older children are at home
with their parents The dead child was q
great favorite Of her grandmother and the
neighbors. as we'll as all her immediate
family 1t was only a few months ago
that she was struck by an automobile in
front Of her home. She sustained a slight
injury at that time.
The oldest boy. Leonard, about three
wears ago broke his leg and two years
ago fractured an arm.
Mrs Brown and the nejghbors this
morning spoke Of the miracle of the two
wear old boy not being burned. although
ne was in the same bed with the sister
/ The bedding had not broken into flames
but was burning quietly. Two match
heads that had been struck were discover
ed in the room as we'll as a receptacle
into which the child had poured some oil
The little girls clothing was saturated
with oil
The mother expressed her belief that
the child had either tried TO FIJI lamp
in the room or was trying TO build a fire
in stove. which had been used ID the
room the past winter for heating pur-
poses. That the child had filled the lamp
is more probable, however, as the glas,
chimney had been removed and the oil
fount was filled
The mother is heart-broken over the
death of her child She and her husband
have been married ten years and have fvt
children living, the one dying today max
ing the third that has died.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
LOUISIANA SITUATION.
Ants Say They Are Gaining in
Strength; New Governor OPP
poses Franchise.

Very encouraging news was received
today by anti-suffragists concerning the
situation in louisiana where an effort Is
underway TO have the so-calied Anthony
amendment adopted. Miss Charlotte
Rowe who made such efficient speeches
in this city and State during the heat Of
the suffrage campaign is in New Orleans,
looking after the interests of the anti's
there, and today Miss Ross telegraphed
Mrs Henry b. Thompson, president Of
the Delaware Association Opposed to
Suffrage as follows:
The outlook improves daily for US.
The incoming governor, Mr.. Parker, re-
fuses to aid suffrage, and the reports
received by US from the most authentic
sources. are that the suffragists are steadily
losing ground We are told today, that
even some supporters Of suffrage have
changed their views and are going to
line up with US in fighting the suffrage
amendment"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
BRITISH NAVY WAS
IN A PANIC, WILSON
DECL AIRED To SIMS
President Sharply Criticised Ad-
miralty for Helpless Inaction
and Prudence, in Prodding
Admiral.
ASKED OFFICER S VIEWS
BUT FAILED TO GET THEM
ny Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, Nav IL "a confidential
telegram from President Wilson to Rear
Admiral Sims In London. sent during the
war. was read TO the Senate Naval In
vestignting Committee today by Sccre-
tarv Deniels ID expressed surprise that
the British admiralty had failed TO use
Great Britain great naval superiority
effectively against the submarines
called on Admiral Sims for comments
and suggestions based on independent
thought and without regard to ''iudg-
ments OF anyone on that side of the
water"
The admiralty was helpless TO the
point Of panic" in the face Of the sub
marines situation the message said.
RESPONSE ALWAYS IMPRUDENT.
Every plan we suggest they reject for
some reason Of prudence, MIR. Wilson
added in my view this IS not time
for prudence but for boldness even at
the cost of great losses.
In conclusion President Wilson ask
ed Admiral Sims to advise him as he
would give advice IF you were running
O navy of your own.
Admiral Sims reply, stated Secretary
Daniels. who presented the President 5
message in connection with his answer To
Sims charges against the Navy Depart
ment's conduct OF the war, was "a long
telegram of gencrallties Of what the Brit
ish admiralty was dong
WILSON FOUND ADMIRALTY HELPLESS.
President Wilson's message TO Sims
follows
From the beginning Of the war have
been greatly surprised at the failure oi
the British admiralty to use Great Brit
ain 5 great naval superiority IN an effective
way IL the presence OF the present sub.
Continued to page l.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
MISSION TO
VISIT WILMINGTON
AND NEARBY POINTS
Members Will Come Here Tomor-
row as Guests of the du Pont
Powder Company.
INSPECT PLANTS HERE

a group OF distinguished French officials
composing the French Naval Ordnance and
Coast Artillery Mission, will be guests of
the du Pont Co. tomorrow and will visit
the company's plants in this vicinity. The
mission is headed by the Inspector General
Of Naval Artillery, NJ Charbonnier
Engineer General first class. Other mem
hcrs of the mission are: Nj. GARNER, en-
gincering chief: NJ Paqelier, engineering
chief; NJ. Metin, Principal engineer; NJ.
Taricl, Captain de Corvette and NJ
Tavera, commander, French Naval
Attache. They will he accompanied by
Commander H. F. Leary, United States
Navy; Major II ID Newson, United States
Army; and Lieutenant J. + White, United
State Navy, who have been detailed as
special aides to the mission.
The visitors spent yesterday and are
spending today in Philadelphia, visiting
industrial plants, the Frankford Arsenal
and other government points Of interest.
They will leave Philadelphia tomorrow
morning on government tug and on com
ing down the river the first stop will he
made at the Rcpauno dynamite plant,
at Gibhstown, y J., where they will visit
that establishment and ais 0 inspect the
eastern laboratory. They will then visit
Carney's Point and the dye plant at
Deepwater Luncheon Will be served at
Deepwater Point They will come to this
vicinity in the afternoon and will visit
the experimental station Of the dn Pont
Co on the outskirts Of Wilmington
The visiting mission will be guests at q
dinner given in the evening at the Hotel
du Pont, which viii be attended by the
officers Of the du Pont Co They will leave
for Philadelphia tomorrow night
The visiting French mission arrived in
this country on May 3, and will remain
here until nearly the end Of the month
visiting important industrial plants, navaI
plants, coast artillery points, training
camps, and other important places.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
KNOX RESOLUTION
DRAWS R|O|CULE
FROM HITCHCOCK
Inimical to Treaty Of Versailles,
Administration Leader Says
in Senate Speech.
CONGRESS CAN'T MAKE
PEACE, SENATOR INSIST S
ny Associated Press 70 Every Evening

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, May u Democratic at
tack upon the Republican peace resolu-
tion was launched today by Senator Hitch
cock Of Nebraska, administration spokes-
man. who declared IN addressing the
Senate that the measure was futile and
inconsistent and niIuical 70 the treaty Of
Versailles
''The mountain has labored and brought
forth mouse. he said The peace resO-
luton is before us II is not exactly still
born. but its feeble character suggests a
disturbed CESSATION and d dubious future.
Great expectations for an act Oi Con
gress that would force a peace settlement
are to be disappointed High hopes that
a resolution bv Congress could be made
10 perform the functions of peace treaty
are abandoned Instead of peace settle
ment to be forced by a resolution of man
datory requirements as the price Of sever
ing commercial relations, We are merely
to repeal the war declaration, declare he
war at an end and invite the President 20
negotiate a separate peace.
FIFTH PEACE RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Hitchcock cited three similar reso-
llfions which, he said had been sponsored
since last November BY Senator Lodge Of
Massachusetts, the Republican leader,
and Senator Knox II Pennsylvania, author
Of the pending resolution. The latter Mr..
Hitchcock said. Is the fifth peace resolu-
ton offered By the Republican leadership.
Continued to page 2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
LAW STUDENTS ON STRIKE.
Embryo Attorney Wont Study With
Alleged Socialist
tied Press 10 Every Eyenlng

By Associated Press 20 Every EVenlng
Albany, n ". May ~ Two hundred
and eighty students Of the Albany law
school went on strike" this morning,
when Jacob Goldcnkof, student re-
Gently expelled for alleged socialist tend
encies, sought to resume his studies under
a temporary injunction obtained last
night from county Judge John J. McMullen
Of Schnectady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
NAIlANrE FOUND GUILTY.
Convicted in Court of General Sessions
for Violation of Age Of Consent Law.

In court ol t.euerai Sessions tins
morning Nlehoia- Nalnaute, ahas Mich
Lemon. Mas convicted ny jury of i
charge III violating the age ol consent
Law Fauk Bull attorney for the
defendant asked for at arrest If Judgment
and moved lor i ucu trial
The prosecuting witness IS Eliza Gear
Il years nl age Sic charged that Lemon
attacked Ter n his own home
Tie ea4r vas tried III tie last term of
court Int the jury disagreed The jury
TO clay was out only about IL minutes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
ALFRED |. DU PONT NOT
OPPOSED TO BIZ D. BRIDGE
Relying on Judgment of Others,
He Has Withdrawn
Objections.

Though not quite satisfied IN his own
mind, that the money necessary to place
the old b & O. bridge in good condition
for general traffic. a. | du Pont pr 81
idcnt of Washington Bridge Commission.
today sent 4 letter to John ;. Rossel, a
fellow member, stating that he had with
drawn his objection To the b. & q. pro-
iect. In the letter Mr.. du Pont. who has
been opposing the project for the reason
indicated above, explains that he IS rely
ing upon the judgment of others and that
new points have been brought 10 his at
tenti0n tx William T. Budd, secre AIRY of
The Chamber Of Commerce. Mr. du Pom, 5
letter follows
May II, 1920
Mr.. John :. Rosscll, care Security Trust
and safe Deposit Co. Wilmington Del
Dear Mr. RQssell Since writing you
under date Of April p and May 5. regard
ing the old B. q 0. bridge project, have
been in conference with Mr., William +.
Budd. secretary Of the Chamber Of Com
merce, and have had fully explained to me
the reasons for the endorsement by the
Chamber Of Commerce Of tn $ project
Mr. Budd informed me that those en-
dorsing this project have no thought OF
increasing real estate values by the use OF
this structure and that the terminals as
now decided upon 50 far as they know,
viii be permanent Mr. Budd has sub
mitted letters from parties interested IN
the realty in Brandywine hundred. near
Continued 10 page lG
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
Creation" solOist Chosen.

Announcement was made today ot the
selection Is soprano sololst Tor the Gre
ntlon concert of the Community Chorus,
at The Playhouse next Sunday, of kath-
leen Ireland Hampton, pupil Of Florence
IIinkle OF New Work She has 4 true
soprano voice and Is thoroughly familar
with the Creation music
There will also be IN orchestra of IL
pieces, made up Of members Of the Phila-
dainhia svmnhanx
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
Huns ASSESS DAMAGES.
Make Own Appraisals in France and
Belgium 10 Show Allies

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Berlin May Ill. Germany has m3dc
an INDEPENDENT appraisal II damage
done III devastated districts III France
and Belgium and has Incorporated her
findings la L detailed memorial which
wall be presented TO alled representatives
immediately according to a statement
made at the foreign office to The Associat-
cd Press, today
Complain, will be made, IL was said,
that although Germany has shown every
Willingness to accelerate the work IL
restoration. her proposals have been
wholly ignored by France, which has not
brought forward any plans az her own
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
MORE TOWNS COUNTED.
Press % Every Evening

BY Associated Press % Every Evening
Washington, May ~ The census
bureau today announced the following
population figures
jackson, Mich, 1871 increase 16,-
941, or $50 per cent.
Cornell, n ". l5,025; increase ! .408, or
1913 per cent
jackson, Tom, 1850; increase 3,08l
or 1875 per cent
sagus, Mass, 1854; increase 1897,
or 35.l per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
jury Couldn't Agree.

4 natrial was entered ln the case of
William Puknev. colored. who was tried
Yesterday before Judge Rice 0n the caargc
ol exhibiting 4 gaming table ~ his barber
shop and soft drink stand at 12l Scott
street The jury was discharged after
failure to agree having rhe case FROM IL
to 43O.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
FALLS DEAD IN BANK.
E. Evans Dunwoody Collapses as he
Examines Securities.

Philadelphia, May l2-White lie was
examining securities IN the counting room
Of the Logan Trust Co, i. RYans Dun
woody. q former resident OF NeWtowu
Square fell dead Yesterday lie was
seveutY-two years old
Mr.. Dunwoody had recently returned
from Colorado Springs to re-cstablish
a home IN the neighborhood Of Philadel-
phia He was believed 70 have been N
the best Of health before starting for
the bank
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
Will SON SENDS HINES
ON EUROPEAN MISSION
Retiring Railroad Head Sails Soon
as Confidential
Envoy.
By Associated Press 70 Every Evening

Washington. May ~ Walker ID
Hines, who rctlre4 Saturday as director
general Of the railroad administration, ls
to leave soon for Europe on confidential
mission for President Wilson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
THE NEWSPRINT SITUATION.

That further advances in the
price Of newsprint may be made
within sixty days is indicated
by statements given by the larger
manufacturers before the Senate
investigating Committee in Wash
ington last week. In the meantime
publishers IN many cities are adj
vancing price Of paper retail to &c
to cover losses at the present mar
ket price. Next week more than
100 publishers, without contracts.
are to meet in Washington to dis
cuss the present situation, which
already serious, is becoming more
so every day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12

Vera Cruz, May President Car
ranza army of 4 100 men, virtually git
rounded by rebel forces commanded b-
Generals IIill and Tfeyino, i making
determined stand in a strong position i
has taken up between San Marcos. P1ebla
and the village Of HGaamautla, Ten rnles
northwest, in the State of Tlaxcsls
according 70 advices received here. The
struggle went On eli day today and
according 20 the latest reports the Car
rama forces had not been disiodged
Rebel reinforcements, under command
of General POrras have been ordered szr
from Cordoba. and have taken ~ position
at San Andrew and ChalchicomUla
southeast IF the scene of today's battle
probably for the purpose of preventing
the escape of Carranza should be ylcceef
IN breaking through the lines thrown
around him Reports state the Carrsuze
forces are entrencbed along the Mexican
National Railroad
General Candid0 Aglilar son-in-lar
of President Carranza, and governor cf
the state 0f Vera Crlz, has abandoned
All chance re esrape from the coiIntrv
in an effort u Join his superior and share
III his fate
F,nissaries from Gen. AgIilar today
conferred with lEeDeTat -anThFZs 2 chief
of staff, and asked that their commando
he permitted p pass through the rebei
lines toward san Marcos. This requeet
was granted, but il was stipulated General
AgnIar must he accompanied only lily hi.
general staff and civilians, all his soldiers
being barred.
Paul II. Foster American consul here.
has reported to the state Department
il Washington that conditions are return
ing to normal, that the lives and property
of foreigners have not been uoiested, and
that there is no reason for retaining IT. y
warships iii Mexican waters, where they
may cause friction.
Felix Diaz- leader Of q rebel group I'D
the State Of Vera Cruz, has asked per-
mission TO leave the country, promising
lie will take no further part in political
movements in Mexico. His request prob
ably viii be granted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
Attending Socialist Convention.

William H. Conner, a local newspaper
man, is listed as the Delaware delegate 70
the Socialist convention, now being held
in New York City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
Amusements Tonight.

PLAYHOUSE ~" Daddies
t3arriEk ~ auGeNlilC
Queen Mrs Temple S Telegram
Majestic On With the Dance
kialto The Head Waiter
savoy Sex
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
DIR. PHILIP COOK
CHOSEN BISHOP OF
DELAWARE DIOCESE
Elected at Noon Today at Epls-
copal Convention in I'M
manuel Church.
CHOSEN ON FIFTH BALLOT


Rev. DR.. Philip Cook, rector of the
Church of 81. Michael and All Angels
Baltimore. Md. was today elected bishop
Of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF
Delaware to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of DIR. Frederick kinsman
The election took place at the diocesan
convention, in Emmanuel Church, Seven,
teenth street and Riverview avenue, ana
was accomplished at noon. Five ballots
were required There were three other
nominees, as follows: :,
DR.. William NJ. Jefferis, rector OF old
st. Peters Church, Philadelphia
DR.. George F. Dudley, rector OF CHRIST
Church, Washington. ~
DR. Thomas ]. Garland Of Philadelphia,
sufTragan bishop of Pennsylvania
The vote on the different ballots was as
follows:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12
CARRANzA FIGHTS
AS REbS SURROUND
HIS ARMY OF 4,OOO
President Reported 70 be Making
Last Stand Ten Miles From
Vera Cruz.
u. S. CONSUL REPORTS
ALL FOREIGNERS SAFE

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Washington, May i2-President
Carranza, his cabinet advisers and
other adherents left Mexico City est
Friday morning by train, apparently
going in the direction Of Vera Cruz.
The State Department was advised
today in messages from the Aneri-
earn embassy IT Mexico
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12

Friendship dance, Friday evening
Tickets so cents s-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-12

4 safe spring tonic. Clover DAIRY milk.
ADV.