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New-York tribune., 1921-05-22

jacR WoT7eTs catcher whose hands
got the impact of RuSie's speed
Id angles fact that held particularly true
d caschers and infielders. The outfelder,
even if he played with bare hands, had suf-
Scient time to judge the hit, and the laws OF
as finite universe Of Mr.. Einstein's were
operating sufficiently well to slow down the
ball Under such circumstances, if an out
fielder stopped the game while he had dis
ianted finger pulled back into place, he was
| hEngiy elassed as bungler and relegated to
some line of uniformed work.
The best that could be done in behalf of
the catcher was a finger glove for the left
hand 1t was formidable looking glove, with
Ups OF heavy leather, but when swift foul
tip crashed against those tips it was as if they
had not been there. Most of the men who wore
aOse ancient gloves are on the coaching lines
L they are in baseball at all to-day. Their
#lsted fingers bear mute evidence to an era
Hnen our boasted American invention Jagged.
Then came the padded, fngerless cushion for
na eatchers left hand, and manicures' stock
began to look up. The mitt was such a good
nlng that the other players refused to let the
catcher have its benefits unshared. A singu-
arly gifted young player named Lave Cross,
oi the old Philadelphia Athletics, appeared at
snlrd base with a mitt as large around as
mare drum. The heaviest hitters Of those
snnes--and there were Leaning Towers then,
according to combined statistics and renninfs-
@ace - found their heartiest efforts made
hdculous by Mr.. Cross and his mitt. Accord
ngly the rules were changed, limiting the size
u u aeders' hand armor, and Mr.. Cross traded
nls mtt to catcher, presumably at bar
gain price.
Wlbert Robinson, manager Of the Brooklyn
baseball Club, was one of the hardest working
ana most justly famed catchers of that tran
n0onal period. In order to save the hands of
@s catching fraternity, the backstop was
saoWed to do part Of his catching close to the
New-York tribune., 1921-05-22

excelled in pitching and fielding. Men like
'Scrappy Bill Joyce, George Davis and Jack
Warner were real ballplayers. Of course
Mike Tiernan was hitter who was hard to
beat"
Jennings was asked if any modern pitcher
equaled Rusie's speed.
~ know how fast Rusie could pitch,' he
said, with reminiscent smile, because he
hit me in the head when l was playing here
in New York, and I was IN a hospital two
days. But I think Walter johnson has as
much speed as Rusie had and, though I have
never. seen him, they tell me that Alexander is
Rusie's equal in that regard. But it must be
remembered that besides speed, Rusie had q
most wonderful curve ball.'
Jennngs's reminiscence concerning his per-
sonal experience with one of Rusie's curves
will serve to recall to fans the fact that Hugh
had an uncanny faculty for taking his base by
being hit with pitched bali. Neither he nor
any other player would deliberately walk into
one Of Amos Rusie's slants, but slower pitchers
were often annoyed at the frequency with
which they hit Mr.. Jennings and the not less
consistent frequency with which Mr.. jennings
convinced the umpire that the fault was all on
the side of the hurler and that fine Of ora
base should result.
Both Jennings and Robinson agree that the
displeasure Of baseball crowd to-day is mild.
"Don't talk about our being ridden hard
to-day" said the Brooklyn manager. 'They
used to throw bottles at us in the grounds, and
then they would lombard us with stones when
climbed into the buses and started for
town to dress. Crowds to-day in comparison
well, angelic is the only wordw
Which expert testimony as to mass I'M
provement in disposition is referred to those
who insist that the world is growing worse.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
GEN. DUPONT
IN SENATE
ON MONDAY
Expects to Arrive in Wash
ingtOn Monday to Be
Sworn In
HEALTH EXCELLENT;
Is GOING BACK WEST

General T. Coleman dupont. re-
Gently appointed United States SEN
ator from Delaware TO succeed Jo-
siah o. Wolcott. who resigned 10 be-
come Chancellor. expects to take the
oath Of Office either Monday or Tues
day next.
Senator dupont. who has been
upbuilding his health at Colorado
Springs. Col, has changed his plans
for coming east. He has decided TO
20 TO Washington at once and assume
the Office OF Senator. instead Of wait
ing until the middle Of August. He
first had intended to leave Colorado
Springs about August Is
General dupont. who is al Colo
RADIO Springs with Mrs dupont tele-
phoned 10 members OF his family in
this city yesterday that he expected
10 leave for the east at once and
would arrive In Wilmington Monday.
going on TO Washington a few hours
later. Whether he will be sworn IN
as Senator on Monday or Tuesday
depends upon the time OF his arrival
at the Capital
Senator dupont does not expect 70
remain long in Washington. or in the
east. He will start back to Colo
RADIO Springs within twenty-four
hours after qualifying as Senator. his
son, Francis V. DUPONT. said today
The son, who visited his parents q.
Colorado Springs last week. says his
father is now in excellent health. AMI
appears better than in several years.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
GERMAN QUITS
HARLAN PLANT
Will Become General Sales
Manager of Entire Beth
lehem Corporation
WEAVER NEW
GENERAL MANAGER

Confirming a rumor which has cir
culated about the Harlan plant.
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corpora
tion. for several DAYS. official am
nouncement was made today that r.
b. German, general manager OF the
plant. has been appointed general
sales manager OF the entire Bethle-
hem shipbuilding Corporation with
offices in New York. Mr. Germuin
will be succeeded In his present ca
pacity by Cecil W. Weaver. general
superintendent OF tho yard
Coming 10 the Harlan plant in De-
cember. 1918. Mr.. German has
made wonderful progress In his two
and a half years stay here Prior
to being made general manager OF
the local plant he held the same
position at the Moore plant In Eliza
beth, n. J. He succeeded j. b..
Weaver. who became a vico-presi-
dent in the Pullman Company.
Mr.. German took charge OF the
plant after the close Of the war and
shortly afterwards the Emergency
Fleet Corporation started TO get away
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
HARDING, EDISON
MAY CAMP WITH FORD

HAGERsTowN. Nd. July 22
Omitted Press) President Harding
may spend the weekend near here
in camp with Henry Ford. H. $.
Firestone and Thomas A. Edison. 1t
was learned today.
Employees Of Ford's are already
near Hagerstown setting up the
camp.
Harding. II he decides to come
here. will leave Washington by auto
mobile Saturday morning and join
the other campers here later in the
day. He will return TO Washing
ton early Monday
Harding is said to be desirous Of
making the trip and has completed
all arrangements which only an
emergency will change.
Hagerstown Is about so miles
from Washington in the Maryland
mountains. There are dozens Of
camping spots near the town. which
Is only about two hours from the
capital by automobile.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
ROB
APARTMENTS
IN DAYLIGHT
Jewelry Taken From Bel
mont; Lawyer and Den
tist Escape Loss
BURGLARS SEEN BUT
ARE NOT SUSPECTED

Burglars operating yesterday af-
ternoon In this city while securing
loot 10 the value Of not more than
S30o, caused damage to property and
furnishings amounting to several
hundred dollars.
In one case the burglar was seen
20 deliberately smash a glass in tho
front door and walk In. In another
case two burglars. were not only
seen. but were spoken to by oc-
cupants OF the apartment house en-
tered
The first case reported to the po-
lice was by Bernard Kletz, jeweler.
az Sixth and Market streets Early
In the afternoon a neighbor tele-
phoned Mr.. Kieitz that a man had
broken into his house at 1900 Lover
ing avenue and was still there. Mr.
Kieitz after notifying the police. hur.
ricd 20 his home. but the thief had
escaped in the meantime. Although
Mr. kieitz's family Is out Of the CITY.
he thinks from his investigation ira
nothing was taken from the houA
Mr. Kieitzs home was robbed on
Memorial Day. OF jewclry valued at
$500. while the family was az VAL
ley Forge. Pa. When the family ar
ranged 20 leave home this time all
OF their valuables we're stored down
town.
The house Immediately adjoining
the Kleitz home. 1909 Lowering
avenue. was also broken into yes
.Contirued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
HARDING SENDS
HIS SHOE ORDER
Presidents Secretary Also
to Have kicks of City
Glazed Kid
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
WEARS A NO. 10

President Harding soon viii be
wearing a pair OF glazed kid shoes
made from kidskin in Wilmington.
So too. viii his private secretary,
George Christian.
The President today sent the
measurement for his shoes to David
Snellenburg, chairman of the Glaz-
ed Kid Shoe Committee. which is
endeavoring to revive the industry
and give employment to 1000 work.
ers. The ne,ion's chief executive
according TO his foot measurement.
has a good understanding" physi-
cally, as we'll as mentally. He
takes n No. 1O-D shoe.
In the letter to Mr. Snenenburg
giving the size Of the chief execu-
tive's foot, Mr. Christian added that
he also would like a pair OF VIII
mington glazed kid shoes himself,
and gave the size OK his own foot as
10 l-2 A. Like his chief, he has a
large foot. but an exceptionally mar
row one.
Impetus was given the glazed kid
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
ALL POWERS TO HAV SAY
MAR EAST DISCUSSION

No word had yet been received by
the State Department today from tho
japanese government. but authorities
believed that Japan's acceptance OF
the proposed Far Eastern and Pat
cihc discussions Is now only a mat
ter OF a few hours. Hughes has been
advised Of the meeting today in
Toxic Of the diplomatic advisory
council. which Is to give a final de-
cision on the question OF Japan's
participation In the Pacific discus
sion
Baron Shidehara Is thought to
have told Hughes late yesterday
that the diplomatic council will make
a favorable decision.
The japanese decision. II II is
reached as expected. probably viii
be handed Immediately to Edward
Bell, counsel and charge Of the
American embassy in Toxic. who will
forward Nippon's answer forthwith
to the State Department.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22

WASHINGTON. July 22.-(United
Press) The United states has ad-
vised Belgium and other interested
powers that when the Far Eastern
question is brought up In the wash
ineton disarmament conference in
such a way as to affect the interests
OF those nations. there will be no
difficulty TO their being represented,
IL was learned today.
The other nations so advised are
understood to be Holland and Por-
tugal. who with Belgium have large
interests In the Far East
Secretary OF State Hughes has ad-
vised these nations Of this attitude
only in tentative way and has not
committed the government. as IL Is
not desired 10 open this question TO
an the countries OF the world before
there Is a definite agreement among
the powers to participate in the con-
ference.
This announcement, on official
authority. was made today in re-
Spouse to reports from Europe tell
ing Of the concern Of Belgium at
not being invited to the conference.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
HOPE
FOR IRELAND
SEEMS GONE
De Valera, However, Tells
Sim Feiners He Hasn't
Given Up
THINKS ENGLAND WILL
CLARITY PROPOSALS

LONDON. July % CUnlted Press)
president" de Valera carried Great
Britain's peace offer TO Ireland to-
day.
Though the immediate future Is
uncertain" he told a cheering crowd
which bade him farewell at rail-
way station here, 1--WE have perfect
confidence in the ultimate success
OF our cause"
you show genuine sympathy for
the Irish cause by coming down here
at this early hour" he said.
Everywhere I go. 1 find the same
enthusiasm. II was the same in
America. No cause but a just cause
can inspire such enthusiasm.
"A just cause is bound to win. II
may take some time 10 achieve our
ends. but success will certainly be
our in the end"
De Valera's parley included Ar
thur Griffith, president Of the Sim
Fein. Count Plunkett. Desmond
Fitzgerald. Richard Barton. Alder
man O'Ncii and Mayor OF Dublin.
The Sim Fein leaders left the
peace situation distinctly pessimistic
although it was regarded as almost
certain that the conferences with
Premier Lloyd George will be re-
sumcd within a fortnight.
The terms offered yesterday by
the Premier were regarded as indie
finite and unsatisfactory BY the Sim
Feiners.
II the offer Is the maximum, 4
CONTINUED on Page Tenl.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
BURGLARS ROB HOUSES; SEEN BUT ESCAPE;
DE VALERA STILL HOPES FOR IRISH PEACE
Who Won the War?
TlSdyS CIemencedu

PARIS. July %. - Omitted
Press) question OF who
won the war has been decided
hpally. according to the news
paper ECLAIRE.
Printing what purported to be
an interview with Former Pre-
mier Clemenceau. the paper
quoted him as saying:
America does not understand
by what terrific efforts I won
the war.
Il had to fight three battles.
the first against the Boches. the
second against the divided Allies
and the third against the
French chamber which had lost
hope.
But I Won"
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
TO PICK SCHOOL
HEAD FROM 8
Balloting Shows Ely, Ward
and Thornberg Favored
as Scott's Successor
TO STUDY WORK
OF APPLICANTS

Members Of the Board OF Public
Education wrostled for three hours
last night into the question Of a new
superintendent Of Public Schools
and then deferred the election. At
the conclusion OF the session dur
ing which time three ballots were
taken. the vote showed the now Of
fetal would be selected from a list OF
three applicants taken from the liss
Of eighteen men who had personally
visited this city and conferred with
the board.
The result Of the three ballots
show that the choice Of the MEM
bers was between Selma NJ Ely. OF
Washington, ID. c.. David A. Ward,
Of Cameron, W. Va. and W. b.
Thornberg, Of Dover. Del.
At the close OF the halloting Eli
CONTINUED on Page Eighteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
BIG RESORT At
PENN'S GROVE
Wilson Line Considers New
Pier, Hotel and Swim
ming Pool
WITH TOWN
OFFICIALS ABOUT 1T

The erection at Penn's Grove Of
what probably would be the finest
river resort and amusement park in
this section. at a cost estimated at
$4,000 is being considered by the
Wilson Line OF this city.
According 20 the plans under con-
slderation a hulkhead would be built
in the Delaware River about 800
yards from the shore near the end
of the present wharf. extending
more than half mile down the river
toward the Deopwater Point Two
large swimming pools. dancing pa
vilions and other park amusement
features are proposed. French's IS
Grove. which shows little Of the
glory Il enjoyed when Penn's Grove
was a popular summer resort. will
be included In the Improvement II
Continued on PAGE Ten.l
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
EXTRAVAGANCE IN
FIREDEPT. CHARGED

Former Representative William
NJ. Connolly made a speech for
something like hfteen minutes last
night before City Council on the
"extravagance and waste" OF the
newly established Department OF
Public Safety in creating paid fire
department.
He charged that the expense OF
bringing to Wilmington highly paid
experts from New York was entirely
unnecessary. also that the amounts
paid for new apparatus and for the
new fire tower were exorbitant, he
charged.
Connolly spoke in behalf OF the
men who have maintained the vol
unteer fire department. and re-
counted some Of their deeds OF valor.
He also delved into the history OF
the various companies. He is a
member Of the Weccacoe Company.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
2-DAY FESTIVAL FOR
BARNHART CHORUS

Under the auspices Of the Harry
Barnhart Community Chorus. a
bazaar and ice cream festival will he
held this afternoon and evening and
tomorrow afternoon and evening on
the triangle Eleventh and Washing
ton streets. There will be ice cream.
homemade cakes, candies and nov
elites, dolls, toys and paper flowers
for sale.
DR.. c. W. Hughes is general chair
man Of the fete. Other chairmen
and committees are: Ice cream. W.
r. Sirman. Herbert Kenton. Harold
VI. Guy and Horace Conover: lemon
ade. Mrs +. G.. Preston, Miss Way.
Mrs John Lecarpontier. Mrs Schoal.
Miss Ida Jones; novelties, Mrs Henry
Lodge: Mrs Hannah Richards. Mrs.
Florence Hukill. cakes, Mrs. j. Ed
ward Wilson. Mrs. Margaret owen.
Mrs. r. Greenfield, Mrs. NJ. Massey.
tickets. Mrs. Mary Coverdaie. George
A. Smith; Mattresses, Mrs. L. NJ.
Flanagan.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
MAJOR CAMPBELL DENIES
GIFT or BERCDOLL MONEY

WASHINGTON. July 22.--.-My
answer to Mrs. Bergdolrs charges
that 1 demanded 100000 from her
and that I obtained 5000 to obtain
her sons release is that II is false
in every particu,ar.~ Major Bruce
Campbell stated before the House
Bergdon committee today.
There Is not a word Of truth in
that" Campbell added.
Campbell admitted that he de-
posted S4.5O0 in bills with Wasser-
mann Brothers. New York brokers
on February 20. 1920. Mrs. Bergdoll
charged she paid $1,000 10 her son
for Campbell the latter part OF jan
uary 1920. The major said he had
deposited more than $1,000 in the
Seaboard National Bank OF New
York in 1917.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
MoToRCYCLEs COLLIDE.

a motorcycle with side car belonE-
ing TO Emanuel Pandelakis. 81
Tatnall street. collided with an
automobile owned and operat-
ed by William johnson. OF Chester.
at Eleventh and Washington streets.
last night damaging both machines.
The driver OF the motorcycle, who
is said to have been operating with
out a drivers license. ran away when
the collision occurred. but the police
have secured his name.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
Smile Awhile

ATLANTIC CITY-E. A. Nc
Laughiin. Illinois visitor here.
wrote Mayor Bader. protesting
the Venus de Flivver. Young
women bathers should he pre-
vented from disrobing in their
cars. he said.
CHICAGO-Mrs Nellie May
Moore served notice on jewelers.
and burglars she intended to
purchase no more gems. Rob-
bers made away with $4,000
worth OF jewelry today, the sec
ond haul within a few months
from her.
ATLANTA. Ga.-"Was Il an
accident or was d revenge ?" Po-
liceman A. NJ. Dodd is asking
himself today In the mean
time he is short a pistol and
safety razor taken from his
house by a burglar.
NEW ORLEANS-"Much OBJ
liged for the booze. even IL we
didn't get the coin" read a note
left by burglars who broke into
the Empire Theatre. smashe I
safe. but obtained only a
partly-filled bottle.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
BAND TO HOLD OUTING.

There will he no municipal concert
tomorrow night as the twenty-five
members OF the Philharmoni, Band
will go tomorrow. to Charlestown.
Nd. for their annual outing. While
In Charlestown the musicians will
give a public concert. They also
will visit the bungalow Of Victor
Beggs. n former Wilmingtonian. and
will return Sunday in time for the
inter-denominational services on
Sunday evening. at Washington
Heights Last year the band went
20 Betterton for It's outing.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
DIDN'T LIKE FISH,
WAS KICKED OUT

Tom Georges, accused OF having
used too much force In ejecting Will
liams Jones. a Negro preacher from
his restaurant, at Front and Walnut
streets. last night, was fined IS and
costs on charge OF assault and
battery by Judge Hastings in NUM-
cipal Court this morning
The trouble occurred after Jones
objected to the fish that had been
served him. Georges, IL was said.
kicked the Negro in ordering him
from the place.
Georges said Jones was half
shot" and used profanity. The Negro
told the court. however. that he
does not drink and that he has not
cursed for 25 years.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22

The public would not accuse me
OF accepting a bribe from the Berg
dolls In 1917" he said. Il deposited
that $4,000 in November or Deem
ber, 1917. / can show that was in
position to have $1,000 without re-
sorting to the Bergdoil bank account.
Il seems TO me fair 20 presume that
II 1 had $1,000 in 1917 / might have
had it in 1920"
Pressed by the committee. Camp
bell said he would later trace the
exact source Of the S4.5O0 deposited
with Wassermann Brothers.
Il desire 10 present evidence to
corroborate my case" he said. "but
II will require a little time"
He said papers bearing on the
case are in a box-car with his furni-
ture somewhere between Long Is
land and Camp Pike, Ark
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Invitations fwar tax paid. ars
extended through the Journal Classinet
Department t0day-l0ok Tor your nam~
TO-DAY in the CLASSIFIED Advs-for a show
Ing saturday, Of
DOUGLAS MCLEAN, In
ZONE A MINUTE"
AT THE MAJESTIC.
and
TOM MIX In "A RfnfN' ROAE0
AT THE QUEEN.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR
WILLRESIST ARREST

SPRINGFIELD. H.. July %
(United Press s)-State troops. II
necessary. will be used by Governor
Len Small 20 resist arrest on charges
OF juggling millions OF dollars OF
state funds. the executive announced
today.
The Governor declared he would
not submit TO arrest without violat-
ing his oath Of Office.
Il will use an Of tho power I pos
sess to resist arrest" the Governor
said.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
Change IN
TARIFF AIDS
GLAZED KID
Congressman Layton Has
Raw Skins Restored to
Free List
LEATHER MAKERS
AGAINST DUTY

Wilmington manufacturers OF
glazed kid are highly pleased be-
cause skins that are used in the pro-
duction Of that leather are TO remain
on the free list in the Fordney tariff
bill, which passed the House at
Washington yesterday. The fifteen
per cent duty on hides and skins
that had been written into the tariff
bill threatened the glazed kid in
CONTINUED on Page Ten.l
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
SUSPEND SENTENCE
ON PISTOL TOTER

Sentence on George Bridges. al
legged to have threatened John B.
Stradley with pistol. was suspend
ed by Judge Hastings. In Municipal
Court this morning. The defendant.
however, was held under $500
peace bond.
Investigation by Detective McDan-
nell disclosed that Bridges bears a
good reputation but that at times ne
drinks and broods over his troubles.
He recently obtained decree OF
divorce from his wife on grounds OF
her alleged relations with Stradley.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
CITY Will SUE
TO COLLECT TAX
Mayor Announces Money
Will Be Collected With
out Fear or Favor
$194, ,862 OWED
BY DELINQUENTS

Mayor Harvey today announced
that Reuben satterthwaite. City So
licitor, intends taking action for the
collection OF the S194.S62 in back
taxes due the city.
The question is important" said
Mr.. Harvey" and we purpose to coll
lect the amounts due without fear
or favor"
Mr.. Satterthwaite expects to es-
tablish his permanent offices in the
room assigned TO him on the third
CONTINUED on Pace Tweniy.)
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
RUMORS OF SUIT
OVER NEW FIRE DEPT

II was reported about the Public
Building today that an action al law
against the new Department of Pub
lie Safety was contemplated by VIII
liam NJ. Connolly and other volun-
teer firemen. 5. X. Smith. president
OF the Public Safety Commission.
said he had heard nothing Of any
such suit
The action. Il was intimated,
would be brought against the de-
partment on the ground that Il had
awarded contracts for apparatus
and supplies without advertising for
bids.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
LITTLE SAYS HE'S
WITHIN RIGHTS
Will Bar Lincoln Highway
Work If County's Agree
ment Isn't Kept
WON'T LET ANY
POLES GO UP

"I have an agreement with the
Levy Court TO turn over to me the
old road right Of way In condition
for farming" said William G.. Little,
OF near Newark. today. when the
Levy Court lives up 20 It's part Of the
agreement. Il can build the Lincoln
Continued on Page Tenl.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
FIND HER DEAD
AFTER AUTO RIDE

Mrs. Mollie Henderman. aged 3s
years, 922 West Second street.
was found dead in her bed by
members OF the family this morn
ing The matter was reported TO
Coroner Bullock. but no inquest will
be held as a physician had been at
tending Mrs. Henderman for some
time, and death was due to natural
causes.
Mrs. Henderman. feeling better
last night. went out for an automo-
bile ride and upon retiring was
seemingly in good health.
Evening journal., 1921-07-22
DouRT sAvEs MEANEY.

GIVING him tho hcncnt OF inc
doubt. Judge Hastings. in Municipal
Court this morning dismissed John
b. Meaney on charge OF selling in
toxicating liquor. The case was
heard several days ago. at which
time the court reserved decision.
Meaney, a bartender in a saloon in
Fifth street. between King and
French streets. was alleged to have
sold whisky to Thomas Kent.