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Evening journal., 1920-01-29
DIAMOND ASKS
p. .-a0 nuI
:. LAWS PARDON
Thinks Two Year Jail SEN
tence for Theft Not
Warranted
HE FIGURED IN
NIGHT ROBBERY

Leo Diamond, taxicab driver. has pc
titioned the Slate Board Of Pardons for
release from the county workhouse 10
which he was sentenced November q
last. TO serve Two years on conviction
-ef partlcpalius 10 he theft OF SiJo0
fc0m Alonzo Hudson OF Union Park
Gardens. The application has been
drawn IN behalf Of Damanh- by James
j. Corrigan. Of No, 20l7 Jefferson street.
Diamond and Michael Brink were app
preached by Hudson 40 about 1 o'clock
in the morning on The lower end Of
French street with q request for a can
40 take him t0 his home IN Union Park
CarlenS While the three were discuss
inc the fee for the drive Hudson dis
played s. roll Of fifteen 800 bills hc had
drawn from lhe bank to purchase
home. Brank snaiched The roll and the
men drove of.
Hudson notified the police who ar
rested Diamond from the description
given Of him and obtained a confession
concerning Brank Meanwhile BraDk had
hidden fourteen of the slO0 bills under
n pile Of coal I'm The cellar 0f bis home.
ANA had gone 90 Philadelphia with The
remaining 500. In Philadelphia he
gambled The money on his return he
was arrested. broke dove under sharp
questioning by the police and led them
g. the hidden money
IN his petition Diamond ayers he ne
"a victim of unfortunate circum-
stances and the verdict of conviction
against him was not rendered with due
consideration OF the evidence. He also
AYERS the testimony concerning his own
part In the crime differed mat rally
and that il was not proved he had aided
Bank IN the theft.
In addition TO a sentence or TWO
years Imprisonment Diamond was or
dered 20 make restitution I'm the sum
OF 500 TO Hudson.
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
THIS HUSBAND is
DENIED DIVORCE

Petition Of William \. Crossan for a
decree OF divorce from his wife, Mary
Crossan. on grounds Of desertlon, has
been declined by Judges Conrad and Hell
sci in Superior Court. The suit was
heard some time ago.
Mrs. Crossan left her husband, 10 was
shown. because Of her husbands crue;
treatment OF her two children by a
former marriage. They lived on farm
near Hope Farm.
J. Frank Ball was attorney for the
plaintin. and Philip L. Garrett for the
defendant
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
Want TO Quit
Too Much Tobacco?

II you want 10 quit tobacco or 20 use
less get n package OF Nicotol tablets from
your druggist. You viii be surprised how
easy Il Is TO quit Nicotol drives nicotine
from your system and kills the craving Tor
tobacco and To- the tobacco habit quits
you. All druggists are authorized TO sell
Nicotol under a steel-bound, money-back
guarantee 50 it costs you little TO quit and
nothing II Nicotol fails
Note-Ask your druggist what others
say about the wonderful power OF Nicotoi
to break the tobacco habit He knows and
hc can be trusted 10 tell you the full truth.
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
G. 0. p. CAMPAIGN
PLANS DISCUSSED

Republicans from all parts OF the
State held a conference in Wilmington
this morning to discuss campaign
plans. Among those Wild attended the
conference were Governor Townsend
and General r. Coleman dupont. Fol-
lowing the conference those who par
ticipated stated that they merely talk
ed over campaign plans but said they
knew nothing definite about the re-
ports that a harmony program had
been agreed on by all elements Of the
party.
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
FAIL TO PAY TAXES.

Many taxables of Newport have so
far failed 10 pay -their county taxes,
especially their school taxes, it is said.
Tax Collector Carroll will sit at New
port on Saturday afternoon to give the
delinauents last opportunity TO pay
their taxes before proceedings are in
stituted against those who have fall
ed 20 pay.
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
AUTO HITS BOYS.

Daniel o. Byrne, aged II years. Of
No i6 West Twenty-sxth street and
Carlton E. Bayllss, aged 81 years Of
Tventy-ninth and Market streets were
slightly injured last night while walk
ing along the Philadelphia pike near
Shellpot Park when they were run
down by an automobile driven by Reed
G. Bye, Of No 800 West Twenty-sixth
street who took The boys 40 the Della
ware Hospital The Byrne boy was
injured about the head while the other
youth sustained minor bruises
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
MANY PAY WATER RENT.

Clear skies and more favorable foot
ing have evidently brought out the peo-
pie OF Wilmington 10 pay their water
rent, as sis2.9T27 has been collected
In water rents so far this month.
Il is estimated that water rents
to S2i2,OOO, are due and pay
able before Saturday night, Those who
fan 10 pay their water rent by Satur-
day, the last day Of January, lose their
discount Of b per cent
Last year S222O00 was collected in
wafer rents. This years collections
are ahead Of the amount for the cor
responding day last year.
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
MRS. a. ID. EMRANKs DEAD.

Mrs. Anna Z. Ewbanks, who has bene
an invalid for some time, died suddenly
at the home Of her son-in-law, NJ. l..
Pritchett, No. 2is West street, yesterday
morning, at the age Of so years. she
was the widow Of r. H. Ewbanks for
many years cashier Of theN National
Bank Of Delaware.
The funeral will be held from The
home Of Mr.. Pritcheit tomorrow In
terment will be private.
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
SAYS TOO MANY
STATE BABIES DIE

Special to The Evening Journal.
MILTON, Del. Jan. 29-The Farmers
Institutes here on Wednesday were
well attended. The address Of well
come was given by Professor Thurston.
The attendance was large although the
roads were bad. The school hall was
full.
The principal address on tuesday
evening was made by Mrs. j. \ Perkins
Of the Delaware Reconstruction Com
mission in which she told Of the WORK
that the commissloh IS iGing In Della
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
Nervous
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Evening journal., 1920-01-29
NOTICE TO NEW CASTLE
AND SOUTH WILMINGTON
GAS CONSUMERS

Gas service will be discontinued 20
Nsw Castle and South Wilmington be-
tween the hours Of 6 a. m. ana $50 a m,
Sunday, February tst
All customers in those districts are
requested TO turn off all burners and
leave of until they are sure service
hes been re-estabDshed.
The interruption is necessitated by
changes due 10 the work Of The State
Highway Deparlment.-WlLMINGTON
GAS COMPANY ADV.
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
FLYING TOO COMMON
IN CN-ST INTEREST.

CALCUTTA, Jan. 29-The arrival here
Of CAPTAIN Ross-Smilh. flying TO Austria
lla. aroused little interest The peo-
ple applaudcd his graceful landing
says a newspaper, but were not par
ticularly impressed with his feat. Fly
ing Is too common
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
BUY WATER WORKS.

Special to The Evening journal.
CAMDEN, Jan. 29-At a joint meet
ing Of the Camden and Wyoming Coun-
ellis, Il was decided 10 purchase the
water works that supplies the two
towns with water The price was
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
WROTE HIS Will on HER PICTURE.

LONDON, Jan. 2S-"I leave all to her
Lieutenant Frank r. Kirkley. wrote on
a photograph Of Muriel h. smith that
was found in his pocket when he was
killed in France The Will has been
admitted 10 probate. Kirkey left $3.50
Watch the Want Ads for good busi-
ness partnerships and investments
Evening journal., 1920-01-29

lt is only a little thing-the want
its influence extends all over
the business world.--Adv
Evening journal., 1920-01-29
STOP YOUR COUGH

BY taking Father Johns Medicine
now.-Adv.
The spectator., 1920-08-06
rhs Chaplains' Medal.

gas mask is seen. ready for immedi- ate adjustment. Indeed, the sugges- ton is that the chaplain has. perhaps. momentarily removed 1t, the better to succor the wounded man.
 The fine record of the men who served as chaplains In the navy, many of them constantly passing back and forth through the submarine danger zone ministering to the crews of the naval vessels and the soldiers on the transports, Is recalled by the repre- sentation of the battleshlp on the re- verse of the medal.
 The striking of these medals Is the realization of suggestion made soon after the armistice In the executive committee of the general wartime commission of the churches. The committee approved the proposal and made 1t one of the tasks committed to the general committee on army and navy chaplains when the wartime commission dissolved. The medals are intended to convey in tangible form a message of grateful apprecla- tiOn from the churches to their chap. Ain s0nA
The spectator., 1920-08-06
CHAPLAINS' BADGE OF HONOR
Medal to es Given by ProteseAnt churchss Which ,United In
 War Work.

A commemorative medal is to be given by the Protestant churches which united in war work through the general wartime commission of the churches to all their chaplains of the Amercian army and navy who served in the war. The chaplains' medal Is the work of Mrs. Laura Gar din Fraser of New York. one of the best known of American medalists. and the wife Of the designer of the Victory button.
 Mrs. Fraser has chosen, in the de sign for the chaplains' medal. to rep resent an army chaplain in the act ot supreme service-ministerlng to a wounded man at the risk of his own life. h the center of the design the
The spectator., 1920-08-06
NEW HAMPSHIRE IS WINNER
Granite State Recipient of First Prize in Membership "Push"-
 South Dakota Second.

New Hampshire won the American Legion's nationwide membership push" May r to 22, it was announced at Legion national headquarters re gently. and will receive the stand of silk colors offered as first prize to the state enrolling the largest percentage of eligible ex-service persons prior to the close of business on June 15.
 South Dakota wins second prize. a stand of woolen colors. The prizes will he presented by the national com mander. Franklin D'Olier. at the na- tional convention of the Legion in Cleveland next September.
 Other states finished In the race. in order, as follows: North Dakota. Ne braska. Vermont. California, Kansas, Oregon. Iowa. Washington, Wyoming, Indiana. Maine. Massachusetts Rhode Island. Nevada, Minnesota. Illinois, Idaho Arizona. Ohio, District of Co., lumbia, Michigan. Utah, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Pennsylvania. New Jersey, Oklahoma, Colorado. New Mexico, New York. West Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware. Texas, Missouri Florida, Montana. Arkansas. Maryland. Vir- ginia, Tennessee. North Carolina, South Carolina. Louisiana. Mississip- pi, Georgia and Alabama.
 The Legion now has 9.452 posts in all parts of the United States and in several foreign countries, and 1,027 women's auxiliary units. The total enrolment since the organization was first established. 15 months ago. is more than 100000, though national dues for all these members for the year 1920 have not yet been received at national headquarters. In deter mining the results of the membership drive, only members for whom nation al dues up to and including December 31. 1920 had been received by the na- tional treasurer were counted. Since the drive closed. on June 15, more than 22.0O0 names of new members have come in.
The spectator., 1920-08-06
1 JACK DEMPSEY IS ACQUITTED
Federal Court Disposes of Much Dis. eussed Case of Worlds Champion
 Prize Fighter.

After a trial lasting more than a week, jury in the federal court of San Francisco found Jack Dempsey not guilty of violating the selective serv- ice act The jury was out only ten minutes and returned its verdict on the first ballot.
 The indictment charged Dempsey with knowingly and wilfully falsifying his questionnaire in order to get de- ferred classification in Class 4a. In this document, which he signed in Chi cago in January, 1918, he swore that his wife, mother, father, widowed sis ter and the two minor children of the last named were mainly dependent up- on him for support, and had been living with him for a considerable time. These statements the government as- serted were untrue.
 The evidence showed that Dempsey received his questionnaire in Chicago and had it filled out almost immedi- ately. His manager, Jack Kearns, an swered most of the questions. and Dempsey gave his assent as the an-
The spectator., 1920-08-06
MESSAGE FROM KING ALBERT
Former Private, A. E. F., Receives Ca bIe From Ruler in Commemora-
 tion of Chateau Thlerry Victory.

A former private. A. F. F., has re- ceived cabled message from king in commemoration of the great American victory at Chateau-Thierry. the second anniversary of which was July 15. The ex-private is Harold w. Ross. editor of the American Legion Weekly. The king Is Albert of Belgium. His mes sage read:
 "On the eve of the anniversary of the glorious American victory at Cha teau-Thierry 1t is great pleasure for me to send token of the high admira. tion this heroic stand kindles In my heart and to renew tribute of our ever lasting gratitude for the heroes who fell on this fifteenth of July, 1918, for the common cause.s
 (Signed) "ALBERT.-
 The message was transmitted through the Belgian Charge dAfFaires at Washington. Mir. Ross Is a former San Francisco, New Orleans and Att lanta newspaper man. He took Dase In the Chateau Thierry attack
The spectator., 1920-08-06

code book, translated the telegram, and stated laconically to Bemm:
 Richard Clinton, forty thousand. First National, Chicago. Main depos- it's: draft on First National. Boston. for twenty-five thousand. in May. and check of International Security Bonds company for fifteen thousand. five days ago."
 Bemm smiled exultantly. That clinches 1t. He took some or all of the bonds out of the safe deposit box when he went east; sold some. and deposited the proceeds in the Boston bank. To cover up he transferred his account to the Chicago bank. in May. under the name of Clinton. On his way home he sold more of the bonds fifteen thousand dollars worth-to this Security Bonds company. I must confess that I have had my doubts whether he was not right in hls claim of mistaken identity"
 All that is immaterial. Bemm," curtly stated the president. "The next step is to locate the unsold bonds."
 "Yes. sir. That is what I had in miMl. I'll lunch at the club. In vino veritas, y'know."
 The president made a slight gesture of assent and dismissal. Bemm rose and bowed himself out as if he had been making a social call.
The spectator., 1920-08-06
TO F0CH AND FRENCH PolLU
tions Sent by Famous Marshal on Fourth of July.

'~The American legion, on this annI. versnry of the fall of the Bastille, through myself as national command CT. extends the same hand of fellow ship today that the French citizen-sol- dier grasped but yesterday"
 head of the legion. addressed Marshal Foch and the French poilu, returning the felicitations that FOch sent to the legion on the Fourth of July. The mes- sage was delivered to the marshal by H. H. Harjes, commander of Paris post. No. l.
 ''Our regard is based on deeper sen- timent than mere association in arms" the message continues. "America's youth came to France impressed with the story of your wonderful achieve ments. We were not disillusioned. We found that France suffered with a smile on her lips; laughed In the jaws of death held to her traditional cour- tesy and chivalry at the very time when the foe pounded with coarse fists at the gates of Paris.
 There may come a time when jeal- ous hands will seek to sever the bonds that unite France and America. Such a thing never can be accomplished. We and her fine soul. We have been blood brothers and we will be peace broth ers."
The spectator., 1920-08-06
CHAPTER VI.
Propinquity.

When the bland vice president bowed Clinton out the latter's draft had been cashed. Bemm introduced the first assistant cashier. who. smil- ing curiously nt Clinton. handed him his money. The owner thrust the packet of bills Into his wallet and de clined an invitation to be seated.
 Time to go, eh. what!" said Bemm. "NeedR't remind me. You're not the only one made hungry by watching these laboing slaves of Aammou. We'll stroll up to the club for . bite of lunch"
 ''rhe clubr' inquired Clinton.
 ITO be sure-the club. That's ono on you. old man. It's rich taking you as . guest to one of your own clubs. Come and be introduced to sone Of your fellow members"
 Clinton responded with the quissical look that indicated a decided streak of wasgery in his present personality : "All right. I'm with you"
 The answer put Be,am into the best of hum0r. His geniality became rather forced. however. when at luncheon Clinton not only refused wine but ger sisted in talking on impersonal topics. This last may have been due either to the reticence of good breeding or to . consciousness of guilt. or to an antip- athy toward Bemm.
 When they left the club Bemm sug. gested that they stroll over to the Ath. letic club.
 They entered the dressing room. where Bemm signed to the attendant ln charge. "Open MT. Lowrie's locker. will you. Jones? He has forgotten his key"
 'Lowrie?" puttered Clinton.
 Saves an awkward explanation. y'know." replied Bemm. "You'll need
The spectator., 1920-08-06
Bemm dropped his

closer to him. Bemm dropped his hands.
 "wait!" he said sharply. ''That mark on your arm."
 Clinton twisted the arm around. "What do you mean? I see no mark. '
 "Nor do l. That's just it." rejoined Bemm. ''It's not there now. You know, Red-the brownish blotch- birthmark."
 Sure" agreed the instructor, star ing curiously. Have you been to a beauty doc. Mir. Lowrie?"
 Clinton looked at the two with a quizzical smile. You say used to have birthmark on my arm?"
 "Size of dollar, on the outside. three inches below the elbow" con- cisely stated Bemm.
 And now it Is not there," remarked Clinton. He held the arm out to the instructor.
 That's a slick job, Mir. Lowrie," the man commented. No scar; no sign 1t was ever there. How'd you do it?"
 For the first time since midafter- noon the shadow of doubt in Clinton s eyes gave place to a twinkle. Its n process not yet fully understood" he answered. Tn few days. however. l may be able to explain 1t"
 "A very few days, I hope" added Bemm.
 He put up his hands in response 70 Clinton's resumption of boxing posi- ton, and they began lively round of
The spectator., 1920-08-06
Less than eu minutes later . tan cab brought him to the Lowrie house.

Less than eGQ minutes later . taH cab brought him to the Lowrie house. AS old Tillie opened the door she peered up the street and grunted with satisfaction: Huh You're all getting home all right Mir. Will. There comes Miss Amy with Miss Ellen
 He jumped past her into the hail. Don't tell them-that is. say Pm in Mr. in my room. very busy"
 His shaving set lay before him on the dresser. He looked from it to the carefully arranged evening clothes. The collar, tie. studs and links had all come from his suitcase. His forehead gathered in puzzled frown.
 Tt certainly was locked" he mur- mured.
 As he entered the parlor Tillie an- nOunced dinner. Ellen looked at him in tender expectation. He flushed. glanced at Amy, hesitated and stepped across to offer his arm U Mrs. Kirk land.
 since all of you insist that I am the host. l shall do my duty as such. he smilingly remarked.
 "Prim, prudent and precise" mocked Amy, and she transferred her hand from Bemms arm to Doctor Kirk lands. We stand corrected ChawleS. you may take in Miss Kirkland"
 Clinton avoided ElIen's pitiful gaze. ''The telegram has not yet come?' he asked the girls mother.
 Not yet. We expect 1t any minute"
 "Should have come hours ago." add ed the physician.
 They're such slow pokes!' con- plained Amy.
 Ellen sighed audibly. Even Bemm looked grave. The suspense of wait ing for the delayed telegram was mak- ing every member of the party uneasy. Bemm may have had additional causes of worriment, for his gravity deepened almost into moroseness
 Old Tillie. still red-faced from her culinary operations hut neat and fresh as any young housemaid. brought in her last course. As she entered. the tlngic or me eieCtrlC Dtit rang SAdTpiS through the open doorway.
 Land sakes and me with my hands full :" she muttered.
 "Ill go." cried Amy. Tt must he the telegram
 Impetuously she rose and flew into the front hall. In few moments she came darting back. calling over her shoulder: Hurry. please. please hurry!"
 A blase messenger boy, with cap cooked over one ear. appeared in the dining room doorway. Amy waved him to the physician. This way! This is Doctor Kirkland"
 Doctor Kirkland handed the receipt book to the boy and caught up the tel. egram. He tore open the envelope and read the message. A frowu creased his usually smooth forehead.
 "O-o-oh. papa!" sighed Ellen. Bad news!"
 "H'm." he cleared his throat. Ills ten. This ia the answer to my inquiry : Regret superintendent away. On re- turn he will wire full particulars.
The spectator., 1920-08-06
CHAPTER V-Continved.

His busy day, y'knOw.' drawlesl Bemm. signaling Clinton to come with him through the door behind the raii. Cashier runs the bargain counter of c bank. Quite bore. take It. Give me the vice presidency. Stxteiy lei Sure-all that. y'know."
 Clinton stopped short, his fingers thrust Into the fold of his wallet. "lt must have dropped out" he muttered.
 "What's that?" inquired Bemm.
 1.-The check for the suitcase. l must have dropped it."
 You did-last evening"" replieSl Bemm. No doubt 1t fell out with your baggage checks. must have been still bit confused from that knockout blow when picked them up. This morning found the brass check in my pocket"
 "Yes," said Clinton. holding out his hand.
 Bemm smiled suavely. "Youll par don the liberty. I'm sure. happened to be down at the depot. and thought you might like to have your suitcase up at the house..
 "Thanks. Doctor Kirkland will hear today with regard to Mir. Lowrie, so I may be leaving tonight. But 1t was thoughtful of you"
 "You think of leaving tonight! !' pro tested Bemm.
 'The moment my identity Is estab- lished I fancy neither Miss Kirkland nor Miss LOwrie will urge me to stay. .
 ''Td be glad to put you up in my diGgings until you've got in touch with people here." offered Bemm.
 Clinton met the cordial invitation with frank smile and an equally frank refusal. That's good of you. But with the town determined to be- lieve I'm "r. ..owrie. and the young ladies annoyed at finding I'm not. lt will be bit tCo uncomfortable"
 "Ah. yes" nurmurea Bemm. and he knoRked softly at door. Here Is the office of the vice president"
 A bland. elderly gentleman opened the door. Bemm introduced Clinton to him. and declined the vice president s invitation to enter. with the excuse that he wished to chat with one of the assistant cashiers. Clinton sat down with the vice president. who re- marked casually on his strong resem- blapce to VIII LOwrie. and started T witty conversation.
 Remm. meantime. had gone through the inclosure of the first assistant cashier into the office of the bank president a small. cold-eyed. correct banker. Bemm slipped into a chair at the financier's elbow and murmured concisely: "No trace of the key In tn. suitcase. sir. saw his baggage checks and noted the numbers. His trunks went on to the coast. Wired Frisco for them to be watched and held, if necessary. The probability Is that he has the key on his person. He has changed suits to one he wore last summer. to which. no doubt. he has shifted the key"
 "Oet it," said the president.
 At the first opportunity. sir. do not think 1t best to show our hand until we have our proOfs--or he Ut. tempts to leave town"
 A cipher telegram was handed in to tho president. He unlocked his sscrst