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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
KILLS SELF AND AOM|RER
Soldiers Divorced Wife and Prom
inent Chicagoan Found
Dead Together.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago, March 9.--Somc of the details
OF the dual life of Clifford M. Bleyer,
president of an advertising agency
which bears his name, were barred today
by murder and suicide or double murder
according To facts brought before the
county coroner. Late last night, in an
apartment in a fashionable Chicago
nolghborhood, the bodies OF Bleycr and
Mrs Ruth Randall were found in bed,
while Mrs. Blever was at her own home
awaiting word from friends who wcie
searching for her husband who had been
missing since Saturday night.
Mrs. Randall, vivaeiously pretty
woman, % years old, was divorced from
her soldier hush and, Norman Brown
Randall and has been employed us nm
advertising writer. Excerpts from
diary which was found in the apartment
disclosed that she and Bleyer had been
intimately associated for at least year.
From the position in which the bodies
were lying when the police, with some of
Bleyer's friends burst into the apartment,
the authorities believe that Mrs. Randall
shot Bleyer as he was sleeping beside her,
and then turned the weapon-a cheap
revolver--,Ipon herself Tending 10
strengthen their opinion there was found a
Poem in the woman's handwriting, some
what clever as 10 meter and rhyme, but
almost maudlin in sentiment, which fore
told the dramatic conclusion OF the two
lives
Bleyer was the son of prominent
family. His father, Charles l.. Bleyer.
is in Cuba. Young Bloyer was educated
in fine arts in Sc, ,eral European countries
and some of his paintings are said to be
noteworthy. 1t was while in Paris as
student that he met the woman who has
become his widow. They had two children
Mrs. Randall was the daughter Of II. i.
Vale, business man of Oklahoma City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
PLAS OF CAMP PA|GN
FOR JEWISH RELIEF
Preliminarics Well in Hand for
/ Drive to Begin March 20; En-
tire State Organized.

Having set out to assist in guaranteeing
life for those in the shadow of death" to
5000, 900 needy and starving IN war-torn
Europe, Nathan Miller, chairman. and h,s
assistants I'M the Delaware campaign for
jewish relief hre leaving no stone ,mturneti
to bring complete success. Though the
campaign does not officially open until
March %, preliminary plans are well III
hard and will be more fully completed at a
meeting of the advisory committee IN the
y. NJ. H. A. hall tomorrow evening, to
which all members are urged to come.
The entire State is rapidly being organ
ICED. Two of the chairmen for the various
communities throughout Delaware who
have already shown active work are Lewis
Handloff, at Newark, and Abe Fogel, at
Middletown.
With the return from Florida of Louis
Iopkis, treasurer for the campaign, and
Morris Levy, chairman of the State COM
nittce, they have entered actively into
the detailed planning leading up to the
actual opening of the drive.
"What other communities have done,
the State of Delaware will also do and, l
dare say, go them one better, said Nathan
Miller, State chairman, today.
In explaining this statement he point
ed out that Wilkes-Barre, Pa, much
smaller community than Delaware, had
recently given more than seven times as
much for Jewish relief as it did in 1915
while the war was on and the incentive for
giving was so much greater. Wilkes-Barrc
gave S150,000 in the campaign recently
closed, compared to S1S,1T7.5O for the
year 1918. Other communities, he ex-
planned, made equally striking records.
He mentioned the following
Arizona, in 1919 5000 and the year
before, s1,55075; Colorado, S240,0O0 In
1919 and S45,4lS.09 the year before;
Philadelphia and district, 81 5000 and
Wash, $4,000 in 1919 and 81, ,036.2S the
the States where the appeals have been
made thus far" MIR. Miller added.
''The drives everywhere, conducted
along non-sectarian lines, said MIR.
Miller "have met with the support OF all
classes of people, for the supplies and mon
ey are distributed by the joint distrlbu-
tion committee, representing the Amerl-
can-Jewish Committee and other Jewish
organizations, TO all the destitute of the
war-stricken and devastated country
without regard TO religion or race. 4
large percentage Of the money raised
everywhere has come from non-Jews.
Wilmington Jewish residents, however,
are determined to do their very best to
raise the entire quota here, though they
realize that to do so will entail great sacri-
fee on their part.
Headquarters for he campaign have
been opened on the cond floor of the
Church Building. Thd telephone number
is 53z. A letter has hIeen sent out TO all
:laterral orga, izatioi 4. asking that the
sampaigU b, cali to tl attention of their
N mb 5, AID asking contributors either
is individuals or as org mutations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
INTERESTING LECTURE.
Colonial Danes Hear Mrs. Robinson
Speak on American Music.

At the meeting of the Colonial Danes,
held yesterday afternoon, with Mrs
Thomas Woodruff Miller, Mrs. c. w.
Robinson of Claymont gave an interest
ing and instructive program of piano
music as an accompaniment TO lecture
on American composers and their art.
Mrs. Robinson is warm exponent of
American music and in her lecture called
attention to the attitude of many Ameri-
can publishers toward the use of American
music. Mrs. Robinson also declared that
If foreign names were written opposite
many of the American compositions
given on programs today audiences would
applaud the genuine worth of the compo-
sltion, instead of receiving them coldly.
Mrs. Robinson has had unusual musical
advantages, her father having been a
well-known middlewest educator, and her.
address yesterday demonstrated much
careful thought and study.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
MEXICAN KILLS AMERICAN.
State Department Advised Of Staying Of
Mining Company Superintendent.
ated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, March g-Rayrnond
Corcoran, an American citizen, was mur-
dered by his Mexican clerk Saturday,
February 2S, according 10 advices 10 the
state Department today, from the Amer
ican consul at Nuevo.
Corcorsn was employed as supcrin-
tendent Of the Santa Gertridis Mining
Company, an American concern, near
Pachuca, Mexico. The clerk, who now is
under arrest az Pachuca, wns said 20 have
shot the American in the back after he
had been discharged for being absent
from work without leave.
Corcoran's body was brought across the
American border March 5 and buried AZ
Laredo, Tex. His mother, Mrs. Ann
OMalIeJ Sullivan, Of New London, Wis
consin, has been notified Of the death Of
her son, who served in the United States
army during The world war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
HAMBURG ACTIVE AGAIN.
Great Shipping City Reawakens After
Long Sleep During War.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, March 9.-Revival of
activity in the port Of Hamburg was
reported in official advices today to the
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Service
The seven shipping services have been
definitely re-established and initial sail
ines made OF these, four are to the
Atlantic and one to the Pacific coast
of the United States.
Regular steamer service between Japan
and Germany has been inaugurated with
the arrival at Hamburg of the Tatsumo
Maru, 10000 ship, one of line which
will operate between Hamburg, East
Indian and Asiatic ports.
The business of the port received further
impetus through the sailing of the Ger
man steamer Hans for Havana and Vera
Cruz with mail, marking the formal
reopening of the Hamburg-Vera Cruz
service.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Chicago, March 9,-Hogs-Receipts
81. 600; bulk, 14.50a15.40; top, 1850:
heavy, IA l5al5.0o; medium, l4.75al5.50;
light, l5.O0al5.60; hight light, 14.50s15.30;
heavy packinE, sows, smooth, l3. .l5al3. go:
packing sows, rough, l2.5oal3.0o; pigs,
I3.50a14.T5.
Cattle-Receipts, $4,000; weak; beef
steers, medium and heavy, choice and
prime, 1425aI6.00; medium and good
1I.75aI4.25; common, 9.75all.75; light
good and choice, l2,60al5.40; common
and medium, 950al2.6O; butcher cattle.
heifers, 7,35aI3.75; cows, 7.1oal275:
Gamers and cutters, 4. .9oa7 90; veal calves.
Is. .25al7 90; feeder steers, S.75al2. 90;
stocker steers, 7.25al0.T5.
Sheep Receipts III, 900; strong; lambs.
II .25a2o00; culls and common. l4.OOs
II 90; ewes, medium, good and choice
IL oa14.5o; culs and common, 6.oOs
l0.75.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
WORKHOUSE INVESTIGATION.
State Judges Reply TO Communication Of
Central Labor Union.

The judges OF the State Courts have
completed their investigation of condi-
tions at the workhouse. This is the sub
stance of a letter received from the
court yesterday by the Central Labor
Union In reply to the Unions request of
several weeks ago for thorough investi-
CATION OF the workhousc and the escape
of Lemuel Price, Negro murderer.
The judges communication will be
considered at the next meeting of the
Central Labor Union, next Tuesday
evening Until then the letter will not be
given out, so Fred Stierle, secretary
of the Union, told the Every Evening
The body may then decide to turn the
,etter over TO the press for publication.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
OLD COLONY CLUB.
Organization Engages Suite Of Rooms at
the Hotel du Pont.

A suite of ton rooms in the Hotel
du Pont has been engaged As the per-
mnnent headquarters OF the Wilmington
Old Colony Club, which will be launched
about the middle of April, with a charter
membership of 300. The purpose is to
secure hotel accommodations, etc, for
members going to strange place.
This will be branch OF chain of
similar organizations now open or planned
in the ccnters of business and commerce
throughout the world, membership in one
carrying with it the privileges of all,
which are made up Of leaders in business
and professional life of the communities.
At the time of opening a luncheon is
planned at which the leading officers of
the club will be guests Of the local branch.
This function will be attended by the
members Of the advisory board and the
charter members.
A. j. Schissler, assistant - the presi-
dent Of the club, who has been in charge.
of the organization work here, is en-
thusiastic over the rapidity with which
the Old Colony Club has enlisted the sup
port of leading Wilmingtonians.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
FRENCH TELL WILSON
OF TURK COMPROMISE
Still Hope America Will Not Shirk
Her Burden in the
Orient.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Paris. March e.--Prenier Millerand
has instructed jules J. Jusserand, French
Ambassador in Washington, 10 communi-
cate TO President Wilson the general deci-
sions reached relative TO Turkey by the
Supreme Allied Council and to ask his
opinion, says "Pertinax," political editor
Of the Echo dc Paris. The editor adds
that England and Italy undoubtedly have
taken similar action.
This was done by way Of precaution
i'm view Of Mr.. Wilson's veto Of the Turk
ish settlement which Washington dis-
patches foreshadowed, he continues
Hope is still entertained, however, that
America will shoulder her part of tn
oriental burden"
proposed on Friday, says "Pertinax,"
grand theatrical demonstration at Con-
stantinople~-the occupation Of the war
ministry, the arrest Of statesmen working
against the Allies and the substitution
OF moderate conciliatory cabinet for
the existing serni-nationalist ministry"
He says the dismissal OF Mustapha Kennel
would also be part Of the British Prernier's
program.
s'The Paris Ministry has persistcnfly
pointed out that such clustering inter
vention could only make things much
worse" the writer says, .but it is i'm
probable Mr.. Lloyd George viii be con-
vinced, for he has engaged in an internal
political manpuver 10 appease the nom
conformist conscience Premier Millerand
gained few moments of grace by stipula-
ting no action would be taken until the
reply of the Allied high commissioners
at Constantinople was received
London, March 9-President Wilson's
reasons for refusing TO escape from
Adriatic questions BY the back door,
which the Allied Ministers held open for
him, are very strong, says the London
Times in commenting on MIR. Wilson's
lat st note TO the Premiers. This news
paper, which is the only one commenting
on the American Presidents communi-
cation. commends him for having always
been consistent, while the Allies have
wobbled feebly from one ifepulsion to
another"
Notwithstanding its continueY support
OF Mr.. Wilson, however. the Times chides
him for 'proclaiming himself immaculate
on the score of delay" and adds: Had
he always exhibited the firnness and
clearness of view he now shows, the
Adriatic and many other questions might
have been settled long ago"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
STRIKE ON SIX CENT FARE.
Binghamt0n Trolleys Stopped as Protes
Against City Aldermen.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Binghamton, n. Y, March 9.-Be-
cause the Binghamton Common Council
failed to adopt an ordinance last night
permitting an increase in street car fares
to six cents, the employees of the Bingham
ton Railway Co. struck today and the
system is completely tied up.
The men explained their action was not
against the railway company, which had
5fomls q them a Ials i salary if they
OF tbe or as laF tai a al ST fv,
aldermen who yoted d. al ST til, ordinanc,
two weeks ago. New ordinances intended
as compromise measures were introduced
last night and action was derferred until
Friday evening, but the men refused to
await this decision.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
BANDITS KILL CASHIER.
Bravery Of Omeia1 Saves Banks Money
Prom Daylight Hoidup.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evenng
Kansas City, Mo, March 0,--Glenn
Shockcy, cashier II the South Side Bank
located at Thirty-nintb and Main sheets,
in the heart Of the residence district of
Kansas City, was killed by one n four
bnndits who tried to hold up the bsnk
this morning.
An official Of the bank saw the four men
reach for their weapons MS they approach
cd the bank, and lac attempted 10 close the
door. Ono of the bandits fired and the
shot grazed the officials bead. An at
tempt by tho janitor TO assist In pre-
venting the entrance Of the men resulted
in further shots being fired. One of these
killed Shockey, who was behind the
counter.
The bandits then fed in motor ear
without getting near the counter.
The South Side Bank was held up Feb
r,lray IL by single bandit who escaped
with 81, 400 in cash.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
8 DEAD IN HOSPITAL FIRE.
Patients Of Ohio Epleptic Institution
SufYorated When Buildings Burn.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Gallipolis, o., March 9-Eight persons
are dead and two are expected 20 die az q
result Of fire which early today destroyed
one cottage and the dancing pavilion at
the Ohio hospital for Epileptics. The
dead and injured were patients at the
institution.
The cottage, operated as a hospital
for male PATENTS, caught from the dane
ing pavilion which first caught FIRE.
Twenty-Five patients were IN The hospital
at the time The dead all were suffo-
Gated. The injured were partly ssIffo-
Gated and burned
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
POSTPONE ELECTION.
Levy Court to Name Building Commits
sioper on SATURDAY.,

City Council today notified the Levy
Court that Council had elected James T..
Chandler, Republican. a member of the
Public Building Commissions, to succeed
Edmund Mitchell, Republican, whose
term expires next Monday.
The court fixed Saturday morning for
electing Public Building commissioners
to succeed William II. Danzenbaker,
Republican A. V. l.. George of New
Castle, Benjamin l.. Dickey of Newport,
Benjamin A. Groves and Benoni Cooling
of Marshallton and Thomas S. Fouracre
of Middetown, Republicans, are appli-
cants for the position. Many persons
believe Mr.. George will be elected. Levy
Courtmen Elliott, Mccoy and Shaw,
Republicans who represent rural districts,
will make the choice, and Levy Courtmen
Stetser and Ward of Wilmington will
accept the caucus decision of their three
Republican colleagues.
Governor Townsend will appoint n
Democrat TO succeed Charles ii. Ten
Weeges.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
SIMS BACK AT DANIELS.
Admiral Says Our Delay in Enter
ing World War Jeopardized
Its Outcome


BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, March 9.-Rear Admiral
Sims today told the Senate committee
investigating the navys conduct Of the
war that the failure of the navy depart
ment to act promptly on recommendations
and to place the country's entire naval
resources at the disposal of the Allies
within six months after the United States
entered the war, prolonged the struggle
for at least four months. He added that
it also unnecessarily ieopardized the out
come.
Declaring that ) 900 lives were lost and
$l00, 900, 600 spent every day of the war,
the Admiral said the conclusions from his
statement were obvious
Admiral Sims said his criticisms We're
directed at the navy's work in 1912 and
''had nothing to do with the magnificent
way the navy functioned in 1918, after it
really got into the war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
Negro Accused Of Theft.

Raymond Galloway, Negro, aged IA
years, arrested last night by Patrolman
Laskowstd viii be. given a hearing before
Judge Prickett in Juvenile Court to-
morrow afternoon. When arrested the
boy was wearing pair of expensive shoes,
pair of leggins and a new cap. The boy
was arrested charged with the larceny of
S24 from James Pierce He could not be
admitted to the Detention House last
night on account of the lack of space and
for that reason spent the night at the
police station.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
MisspiIlion Jetty Work.

Bids are being received by the U. $.
Engineering Department for work to be
done on the ietties at the mouth of the
Misspillion river. The work to be done
comprises extending the southern jetty
about $50 feet, replacing stone and making
other repairs to both, and replacing
timber that has been broken or carried
away. The bids will be received until
April 5.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
BuckneII GIee Club Coming

The Gee Club of BucknelI University
will give a concert at Second Baptist
Church, March 10, under the auspices of
the Mems Club. Donald Cloward, OF
Wilmington, who is a member Of the Glee
Club and Second Baptist Church, viii be
with the party on their visit. He is STUDYING
for the ministry at Bucknell. The club has
just completed successful western tour
and are now travelling through the eastern
states. While they are in this city, the
members Of the club will be entertained
over night by members of the church
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
NEW TRIAL FOR ROSE STOKES.

Re cialist's Conviction for Espionage
Set Asi1e by ST. Louis Court
BY Associated Press to Every Evening
st. Louis, March 9.--The United States
Court of Appeals today reversed the
verdict by which Mrs. Rose Pastor
Stokes, wealthy New York Socialist, was
convicted IN Kansas City in June 1918
Of violating the Espionage act and re-
manded the case for new trial. Mrs.
Stokes was sentenced to 10 years inn
prisonment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
CRIMINAL CASES GO OVER.
Court Of General Sessions Adjourns
Until March 10.

All criminal cascs not yet disposed of
at this term Of court were yesterday
advanced together to March 10 on tho
trial calendar. The General Sessions
business has passed 40 rapidly this term
that comparatively little remains TO be
done. The casc Of Peter Ghllillio, charged
with conspiracy To commit murder, r. the
most important one TO be heard. 1t will
probably come up on the 18th, but 1t Is
expected only two or three days At most
will he needed tn clean up the criminal
docket Gallillio is alleged to have been
implicated with other Italians in the
Black Hand operations around here
early in 1919. Other cases to come up
then are those Of Nicolo Valientc and
Pasqualle Sardclli both charged with a
statutory offence; Lizzie Parker, charged
with having dope" in her possession,
and Lillian Bass, charged with larceny.
The petit jury was therefore discharged
until Thursday morning Mt 10 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
KINGS NEW TRoUSER CREASE.
George Follows His Royal Father a:
Fashion Leader.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
London, March 9-King Georges
latest photographs show that he has re-
vived fashion set long ago by his father.
King Edward-hls trousers are creased
at the sides instead of down the center.
This style of crease never attained
great popularity except among a few
elderly courtiers, and tailors now say that
in their opinion most men will stick to the
old recent crease.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
GoRGES In SUSQUEHANNA.
Flood Situation. However, Not Imme-
diately Alarming in Penna.

By ASSOCIATED Press % Every Evening
Harrisburg, March 9.-Early reports
to the State Water Supply Commission
did not indicate any very alarming con-
ditiops in the Susquehanna vslley. Gorges
have formed at several places and the back
water is flooding lower parts of towns.
Several roads have been put out OF COM
mission and bridges menaeed. The ice
has gone out of the Swatars and number
of the large creeks in this section, but the
Susquehanna is holding firm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
GOES TO TURN HALL.
Wilmington Auto Co., Moves Sales and
Service Departments Temporarily.

II is announced that the sales and
service departments of the Wilmington
Automobile Co. will be located in Turn
Hall building. S02 French street, after
April /, the storage and garage feature of
the business being suspended until the
completion of the new building planned
for the present site, 221-223 West Tenth
street, to which the old Avenue Theater
site, at 225, will be added This is ex-
pected to be completed in September.
Display space for one or two machines
in the Hotel du Pont lobby is now under
negotiation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
FRANCE SHORT OF COAL.
Daily Defect Totals 10000 Tons While
Miners Strike.

BY Associated Press 60 Every Evening
Paris, March "a deficit of 10000
tons of coal daily viii be the result of the
miners strike In Northern France, ac-
cording TO the Petit Parisien which says a
restriction on consumption viii be imposed
to remedy the situation.
The government will IL Is said, request
railways TO reduce the number of pas
senger trains, pending settlement Of
the trouble.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
CITY MAY TAX BACHELORS.
New Handicap TO be Added to the Unmar-
ried in Leap Year.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Youngstown, O., March Unmarried
men who pay no municipal taxes may be
taxed at a rate of about 20 cents a month.
A measure including that provision was
reported favorably by city council and is
being considered by the mayors advisory
board.
IL was estimated such tax would net
the city $780,, 900 annually.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-09
YOUNG RUNAWAYS.
Philadelphia Boys Returned to Their
Parents.

Edwin Milligan, 13 years old, and Ross
Thompson, IA years old, arrested last night
by Detectives James G. Riley and Joseph
+ Kempski. have been returned to their
homes in Philadelphia.
The boys admitted they, had run away
from their home in Philadelphia but re-
fused To say how they managed To reach
this city. After being examined at the
police station they were remanded t. the
custody OF the Juvenile Court. The parents
of the two boys came here today to take
them back to their homes.