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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
S3,OOO,OOOLOST
in THIS BLAZE
Fire Destroys Piers, Barges,
Warehouses on Jersey
Waterfront
EMBERS FALL ON
NEW YORK CROWDS

NEW YORK. Nov. 4 United
Press) Fire swept the weehawken.
y. j. waterfront for half a mile
early today. destroying FIVE pieis OF
the Erie Railroad. two oll-laden
trains, a huge warehouse and thirty
barges before it was gotten under
control.
The estimate was placed at ss.-
900. 900.
Embers from the terrific blaze
rained down upon New York's thea
ter and cabaret district. while crews
Of vessels up and down the river
were called to FIRE posts, because OF
blazing framments blown across the
river.
Famed by a high wind. great col
umns of smoke and billowing flames
shot up from the burning piers and
oil tank trains on the Weehawken
river front. making the blaze the
most spectacular witnessed from
Manhattan since the Black Tom dis
aster.
The IRE WAS discovered on pier
D.. whence It spread rapidly despite
the efforts OF a large fire fighting
force. TO neighboring piers and
barges while a Standard oil train
was quickly consumed. its tanks
bursting and sending towering pill
lars OF flame high into the air.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
s MORE DELAWARE
RAILROADERS RETIRE

Among the as employees OF the
Eastern Region OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad retired during the past
month. seven were from the Mary
land division. and one from the Del
aware division.
Caleb r. Foster. a conductor on
Maryland division. OF Newark. Del.
was the oldest one OF these men in
length Of service. having served ,he
railroad more than AZ years. Frank
S. Stone. locomotive Inspector. Mary
land division. Of 93S Spruce street,
this city. served over 80 years; Joha
r. Hitch. conductor on Maryland
division. Wilmington, served over IS
years; Winfield S. Starr. car repair
man, 61S West Ninth street. served
over SO years; George Holzshoe, la
borer. Maryland division. Chase, Nd.
served over 80 years: Charles w.
shop inspector. Maryland
division. Media. Pa. served 80 years;
Philip r. McMullin. carpenter
Maryland division. Akin. Nd, served
SS years and Charles e. Denny.
crossing watchman, Maryland divi-
sion. Elkton. Nd. served 80 years.
Two roll OF honor mems names
appeared on the memoriam list. one
from the Maryland division. James
+. Bradford. and one from the Della
ware division, Alfred Jones. both o.
whom died during August.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
STALLED AUTO
BALKS ROBBERS
Car Stops in Front of Le-
gates Store While Thieves
Work
ESCAPE, THINKING
POLICE WERE NEAR

Two men who planned to rob the
grocery store OF J. r. Legates. at
2sth and Market treets early yes
terday morning. were foiled when an
automobile bearing several men be-
came stalled in the street in front
Of the store. The would-be rob-
bers who had endeavored to cut a
pane OF glass from one OF the doors
TO reach lock. had just succeeded
in removing a pane OF glass from
the cellar window and one OF the
men had entered the building when
the auto party drove up.
The other man was acting as a
lookout on the street and when the
automobile headed towards Phila-
delphia became stalled the lookout
thinking the men in It were police.
warned his companion.
Both men ran from the store 60
ing towards Twenty-ninth street and
while nothing had been removed
from the place. the accident be-
falling the automobilists stopped
the robbers.
Mr.. Legates. who lives over the
store, heard the machine stop and
also the two would-be robbers run
ming away. He did not know. how
ever, that an attempt had been made
TO rob his store until later.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
KING MAY AGAIN
URGE IRISH PEACE

LONDON. Nov. 4. Omitted Press)
king George may be asked to lend
his moral support to the proposed
compromise in the Irish situation. 1t
was learned today.
The King. whose plea for peace
in convoking the Ulster conference
opened the way for the present ne
Fotiations. was in conference today
with Lloyd George on the subject
The titular and actual heads OF
the British government we're known
&c have discussed at length the pres
ent crisis with particular reference
to Ulster. II was understood that
the Egyptian situation also was
gone into. II Sir James Craig
PreiAier OF Ulster remains obdurate
against concessions when he confers
with Lloyd George here tomorrow
Il was believed that moral pressure
might be exerted on him from Buck
ingham Palace.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
URGEPURCHASE
OF INCINERATOR
Health Board Requests
Council to Buy Decarie
Device
COMMITTEE WILL
PONDER SUBJECT

The following communication from
the Board OF Health was read before
City Council last night. and on mo-
tion OF Councilman Johnson was re-
ferred TO the public health and
finance committee:
November ;. 1921.
president and Members. City coun-
ell, city.
Gentlemen; The garbage incin-
orator owned and operated by the
city viii only burn a portion OF the
garbage collected each day. The
balance IS dumped into a hole and
covered with lime. The result Is
very unsatisfactory 30 FAR as the
health OF our citizens Is concerned.
and the Board OF Health is strongly
OF the opinion that we need addi-
uonal inclneraton facilities.
THE members Of the board made
a careful study OF the different
type plants and have found that the
Decarie system is tho best. This
system dries the solid matter before
II actually reached the FIRE, and
automatically dumps .-shes In few
minutes and has many other salts
factory and economical features
which were explained 20 you by their
Continued on Page Twonty-two.) }
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04

WASHINGTON. Nov. Omitted
Press) Takashi Hara OF
Japan is dead. following an attack
by an assassin. the State Depart
ment was advised today.
The Department received this Of
fcial word from the American en-
bassy in a cablegram from Toxic
timed az ten O'Clock tonight Word
OF Hara's death came about an hour
after the State Department had re-
ceived an official report timed nine
p. m, that the Premier had been
stabbed by an assassin In the Toxic
railroad station. The first message
stated that Hara was dead or dy-
ing"
Hara became Premier two years
ago. the first man 10 assume that
office under party government He
Continued on l-asc 1Nventy-twol
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
DAVIS PREDICTS
BUSINESS BOOM
Secretary of Labor Says Ma
tion Has Passed Economic
Crisis
HERE TO SEE $50
MOOSE INITIATED

Addressing members OF Whining
ton Lodge No. 1s4. Loyal order OF
Moose. at a meeting in the Hotel
DUPONT last night. James ]. Davis.
Secretary OF Labor. and founder OF
the Moose Lodge. commended VIII
mingtonians for their cooperation in
relieving the unemployment situa-
tion through a public employment
bureau.
Secretary Davis said ne felt the
country had passed through the
business crisis, and was now on the
upward trend. This opinion. ne said.
was based on reports received bv his
department from all sections OF the
country.
Secretary Davis was the guest OF
honor at a class nitiation OF ESQ
members at what was known as the
james J. Davis Class" at at the
conclusion OF his address he pre-
sented Maurice f. Walsh. dictator
OF Wilmington Lodge. with a gold
life membership card. the gift OF the
local lodge. This feature OF the
evenings program had been arrang-
ed by a committee consisting OF G..
Darenski. John ]. Golden and
Charles Donohue.
Secretary Davis arrived here at
Sis o'clock. He was entertained
at dinner at the home OF Mr. Walsh
At the meeting in the Hotel du-
Pont brief addresses we're made by
Dicator Maurice f. Walsh. William T.
Tobin. associated supreme supervi-
sor; Forrest Laird, past dictator
Camden Lodge, No. III; John j
Ryan, secretary OF philadelphia
Lodge. No. 54: Fred W. Mace, treas.
urer OF Philadelphia Lodge. No. So
and other visiting members.
Secretary Davis In his address
commended the citizens OF vii.
mington for following out the recon-
mendation OF President Harding FOL
the creation OF public employment
bureau. and said these citizens wer,
entitled to a vote OF thanks for ere.
ating this employment bureau il
cooperation with the United state.
employment service.
In discussing the unemployment
situation, he said he felt tn,
Continued on Page Twenty-seven
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
FIRE BUREAU
TO INSIST ON
ALL SAFETY
TO Protect Human Life by
Enforcing Law Regard
ing Escapes
PUBLIC HOUSE DOORS
MUST OPEN OUTWARD

Chief Engineer Lutz. Fire Marshal
Ainscow and Building Inspector
Preston held a conference last night
with Councilmen Abrahams. Evans,
Vincent and Murray. members OF the
Public Safety Committee OF Council,
relative TO the proposed enactment
OF. ordinances giving more power TO
the Fire Department in the enforce
ment OF safety measures in the city.
City Solicitor Satterthwaite, who
was unable TO meet the committee,
sent statement 10 the effect that the
Law passed April /. 1881. gave the
department ample powers. and It
was agreed TO enforce Il.
Chief Lutz said this morning that
he proposed to strictly enforce the
aci, as advised by the committee last
night. The act. which relates more
particularly TO fire escapes, follows:
"Sec. ]. That the owner or own
ers OF any building now erected. or
hereafter TO be erected. and being
more than two stories in height and
which shall be used In the third or
any higher story, in whole or In part
as college, seminary. school house.
hotel. hospital, asylum. almshouse
factory or workshop. or as a tene-
ment house, or when rooms are let
10 families or dodgers, or for the ac-
commodation OF organized associa-
tions OF any description. shall be re-
quired 20 furnish such building with
sufficient permanent fire escapes
from the third and all higher stories,
and which escapes shall be kept and
maintained in good order. Such IRE
escapes may be. BY means Of stair
ways or ladder outside the building.
or by stairways in a separate tower
or structure furnished with safe and
easy communication with such
building. Provided. that this act
shall not apply TO any building what
ever that is already supplied with
two or more Independent stairways
leading from the highest story 10
the ground floor. II said stairways
shall not be nearer 10 each other at
any point than a distance Of sixty
feet
"Sec. O. That Il shall be the uury
OF the chief engineer OF the fire de-
partment in any city. town or bor-
ough where there may be such on
GERS. or II there be no such oncer
therein. then Of the Mayor or chief
officer thereof, and in all other
places OF the clerk OF the school dis
trict wherein any such building is
located, to examine such FIRE escapes
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
BY A. IA BRADFORD
CUnited Press STAN Correspondent

(United Press stan Correspondent
Copyright. 121. by United Press.)
WASHINGTON. Nov. 4.-The An
glo-Japanese alliance should be re-
placed by a tripartlte understand
ing" or agreement signed by the
United States, Great Britain and
Japan.
This view was put forward today
by Prince TokuEawa. President OF
the House Of Peers Of japan, and
one Of the chief japanese delegates
10 the conference OF limitation OF
armament and far Eastern ques-
tions In an important and exclusive
interview with the United Press.
Prince Tokugawa. II Il had not
been for the restoration" OF the
power OF the throne about half a
century ago. probably today, would
be the ruling shogun OF his country
Asked whether Japan will be will
ing 10 abrogate the Anglo-Japanese
alliance object OF great opposition
in the United States, Prince Tokug-
ava replied.
Don't you think there could be
an understanding between Japan.
the United States and Great Brit
ain? We three nations ought to
shake hands and continue our re-
specive courses in a friendly way
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04

WASHINGTON. Nov. CUnited
Press).-A show down on Senator
watson's charges that American SOL
diers were hanged without trial in
France was demanded today by Sem
ator Edge. New Jersey.
Edge demanded that Watson give
the American people proof TO sub
stantiate his charges.
Referring to photographs OF a
Fallows published In a New Jersey
paper which Watson yesterday ask
ed 10 have reproduced In the Con-
Fressional Record, Edge declared
that two American soldiers who had
been hanged on the gibbet had been
tried by court martial and found
guilty OF murder and criminal as
eault.
Does the Senator from Georgia
attempt TO justify his charges by the
mere photograph OF the gallows
upon which a brute paid the penalty
for assaulting a 7-year-old child?"
asked Edge. The honor OF the
American army demanded the pun
ishment OF men guilty OF such
crimes. No one claimed that soldiers
we're not executed in France but they
we're all duly tried by courts mar
tal"
Edge declared that the case could
Continued on Page Twepty-six.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
FOOD PRICES DOWN
IN SEVEN CITIES

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4 CUnued
Press). - Retail food prices de-
creased slightly in seven cities from
September Is TO October IS. the De-
partment OF Labor stated today. fol-
lowing a canvass OF a dozen cities.
Two cities showed increases, and the
other three reported no change.
Manchester. New Haven, Port
land, Ne; Richmond and Washing
ton reported decreases OF 1 per cent ;
Little Rock, four-hfths Of 1 per
cent; St. Paul. two-tenths OF 1 per
cent
An increase Of 2 per cent was
noted IN Omaha. and 1 per cent in
Memphis. In Baltimore Philadel-
phia and Kansas City prices were
stationary.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
NEW DETECTIVES
ON CITY'S FORCE

Two additional men we're ap-
pointed TO the Detective Bureau this
morning by superintendent OF Police
Black. a new traffic stand created
at Ninth and Orange streets. and a
number OF officers transferred.
The new detectives are Walter
Cook. formerly a motorcycle officer.
and Harry Pierce, formerly chauf-
feur for the police patrol.
Three new motorcycle officers
were named as follows; Charles H.
Birch and A. Carey. former patrol
men. and william r. Blackiston. for
merry trafnc officer at Eleventh and
Market streets.
New traffic officers are; william
McCafferty. Ninth and Orange
streets; Roy Palmer. Sixth and Mar
ket streets; Esper L. Willin. Elev-
enth and Market streets.
Traffic officer West. formerly at
Sixth and Market streets. has been
assigned TO patrol duty. as well as
several who were doing special duty
at the police station.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre invitations (war tax paid.
ire extended through the Journal Clas.
sized Department today-look for your
name today IN the Classified Advs.-
or a showing Saturday, OF
SPECIAL PRODUCTION,
"A CERTAIN RICH MAN"
AT THE ARCADIA.
AND
WILL ROGERS. IN
IAN UNWILLING HERO"
AT THE QUEEN.
SEE PAGE q TODAY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
SENATOR BENNETT
JOINS TAX FORCE

Colonel George W Sparks State
Tax Commissioner today announced
the appointment OF Asa Bennett. Of
Frankford, 10 be field agent Of the
State Tax Department for Sussex
county. Mr Bennett is a member
OF the state Senate. and is engaged
in the canning business. His APP
pointment completes tho list OF field
agents for each county.
Colonel Sparks today said his de-
partment is settling down to busi-
ness and disposing Of the prelimi-
naries OF an effective Statewide de-
partment. I'VE have a good organi-
zation." said Commissioner Sparks.
"and are going ahead with plans TO
collect the taxes in accord with the
provisions OF the new law"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
CITY MASONS TO
HONOR WASHINGTON

In celebration OF the anniversary
OF George Washington's acceptance
into Masonry Wilmington lodges OF
the fraternity viii meet in the audi
torium OF the High School this eve
ming. Bishop Joseph II. Berry, ID.
d. OF Philadelphia, will be the
speaker.
The Rev. George c. Williams.
grand master Of the Grand Lodge Of
Delaware. will be a guest.
The committee Of arrangements is
Hamilton L. Harris W. Stewart All
mond. Jr.. Harry r. Link, Howard
NJ. Ward, Leslie W. Stout, James c.
McRoberts and Joseph y. Knox.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
WOMAN RECEIVER SELLS.

Miss Helen S. Garrett. who had
the honor OF being the first woman
receiver appointed IN Delaware. sold
the equipment Of the Betsy Mont
gomery Coffee House at 212 West
Ninth street at public sale today.
Harry J. Stidham was auctioneer.
Although the sale was we'll at
tended. the prices realized were low.
one OF the bargains disposed Of was
a gas range costing $3.50. II sold for
s25. other articles sold included
dishes. tables. kitchen utensils. safe,
typewriter. refrigerator and silver
ware.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04

Arrangements for the reception
and entertainment OF General Ar
mando vittorio Diaz. commander-in-
chief OF the Italian army, will be
completed at meeting this after
noon OF the general committee ap-
pointed BY Mayor Harvey.
As now planned the ceremony wiz
be both Of a patriotic and religious
nature. with special emphasis laid
upon the Limitation OF Armaments
Conference The following commit
tee has been named by the Methodist
Ministers Association 10 meet with
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
OF DOVER
MAN CAUSES WORRY

Special 20 The Evening Journal
DOVER, Del, Nov. 4.-Roger Tot
ten. statistician OF the State Board
Of Education. has disappeared. and
his wife here is at a loss as to his
whereabouts. Totten left Dover yes
terday presumably in an automobile.
Il was reported that he left for New
England to visit his mother. who
was reported IN.
State superintendent OF Education
Holloway and Deputy Attorney Cen
eral Wiley today were trying TO find
some trace OF Mr.. Totten in order to
learn whether he has merely gone
an triD for day or two
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04

cording 10 stephen Lsuzanne. editor
OF lie Matin.
Lauzanne, one OF the foremost
journalists Of France and who is in
Washington 10 report the conference.
published IN his newspaper today
conclusions drawn from an interview
with the President. He did not d.
rectly quote Harding.
according 10 Lauzanne. Harding
takes the following position;
America enters the conference alb
solutely without self-interest.
She is likely 20 ask something for
others. but nothing for herself.
Limitation OF naval armament
probably will be a prelude 10 reduc-
ton Of land armament.
The conference Is likely 70 be the
forerunner OF similar congresses.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
OCTOBER MEAT INSPECTION

Meat Inspector 1.utz. during Octo-
bor 334 cattle. 120 calves 800 sheep
and lambs and 34S2 hogs. Meats
OF various kinds condemned as un-
1T for human consumption amount
ed to 2.5S1 pounds.
The following carcasses. inspected
in other cities under Federal super
vision. were received here during the
month: Cattle. 1885; calves. 2S2;
sheep and lambs. 2.633.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
woRKNuEN HAVE FUN.

Under the auspices OF Wilmington
Lodge. A. o. L. w, delightful Hal
lowe'en party was given last night in
the A. o. u. W. Hall. The affair
was largely attended and was pos
slbly the best Of its kind ever held by
the lodge. Refreshments OF cider
and ginger bread were served. Dew
crell's orchestra furnished music for
dancing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
HARDING CONFIDENT
A RMS CONFERENCE
WILL BE SUCCESSFUL
Prince Tokugdvd Thinks AngIo-Jdpanese
Alliance Should Be Replaced BY Tripdr-
tite Agreement Signed By United States,
Great Britain and Japan-BritiSh Hope
For World Peace

with the Limitation OF arms
conference only a week away
President Harding has express
ed complete confidence In its suc-
cess. This was revealed today
in Paris advices 20 the United
Press. quoting an interview with
Harding in Washington by
Stephen Lauzanne. French edi-
tor.
other outstanding develop
ments in connection with the
conference today were;
Government spokesmen in the
British Parliament declared
their delegates will attempt to
have the conference insure world
peace.
France and Great Britain
were confronted with abandon
ment. OF the last hope Of Anglo
Franco-American. alliance as
the result OF warnings. respec-
lively by Paris correspondents
in Washington and Ambassador
Harvey Liverpool.
Prince Tokugawa Japanese
delegate. told the United Press
that the Anglo japanese treaty
should be replaced by an agree
ment including Great Britain.
Japan and United States.
Senator Borah In an inter-
view with the United Press said
he feared the conference might
lead 20 understandings which
would compel increased arma-
ments. 81
In a London interview -.
Gianni-i. commercial adviser 70
the Italian delegation declared
world economic problems also
were expected to be settled at
the arms Congress.
A program outlining the ex-
tent to which Limitation OF
armaments is practical for the
United States was being pre-
pared by the American dele
gates.
PARIS. Nov. 4 Omitted Press. -
President Harding is certain n
conference on limitatis
,r armament will be successful, a
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
mo- SILL Bid LINES

The public health committee OF
City Council. on motion OF Council
man McManus last night, was auth
orized to dispose of such bed linens,
etc. that they have in their posses
sion. through the Department or
Public Safety. and to report back TO
Council relative to the disposition Of
those goods. The linens were used
during the hu epidemic several years
nrO
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
SUSPECT BOYS AS RUNAwAYs.

Captain Ward, Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Police, yesterday afternoon
arrested at Edge Moor. Harry
Craig IA years. 1853 South Twenty
ninth street; Vincent LaPere. IA
years. S2i2 Holstein avenue, and
Robert Mair. 16 years, 1901 Brew
ster avenue, all Of Philadelphia
The boys were turned over 70
Chief Probation Officer Paul Green
who sent them TO the Detention
House. S14 Washington street, and
communicated with their parents
No charge is placed against the boys
they being simply held as runaways
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
PHTLA. BANDITS
GET $4,000 LOOT

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. Omitted
Press) s)-Four armed auto bandits
today held up Henry Disher, and
Charles Cramer. messengers for the
Corn Exchange Bank here and es-
capped with a satchel containing
$4,000 in cash and a number Of
checks. The holdup took place near
the plant Of the Roosevelt Worsted
Mills.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
BREAKS SAME ARM
TWICE In TWO WEEKS

Malcolm Armstrong, Of North
College avenue. Newark. who broke
his left arm a few weeks ago. had
the misfortune 10 break the same
arm again yesterday
The new fracture is a short dis
tance above the old one
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04

WATSON PROOF
Jersey Senator Says Georg-
ian's Case Cannot be
Camouhaged
AGREE TWO WERE
HANGED FOR CRIMES

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Nov. 4
Omitted Press) Tt Is the most
outrageous and untrue ACCUSE
tion that possibly could be made
and is without foundation, said
General John J. Pershing here
today, referring 20 charges
made by Senator Tom Watson
OF Georgia, that members OF the
American Expediuonary Forces
were hanged in France without
court martial.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
OLD swEDEs-TRINITY SERVICE

The annual union service In Trim
ity Church OF the Trinity and Old
Swedes congregations, will be held on
sunday at IL o'clock.
The Bishop OF the Diocese will
preach and celebrate the commun-
ion at this service.
The Offering will be. as usual. for
the charitable work at the Old
Swedes Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-04
LECTURE AT CENTURY CLUB

Dr. Harley Stamp. OF the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, will lecture
on Arctic Explorations" at the New
Century Club tonight His lecture
will be illustrated