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Evening journal., 1921-09-28
IVORY CUE BALL
in BLACKJACK
Negro, Who Carried 1t, Sent
to Workhouse for One
Year
GAINES COULD
NOT EXPLAIN

Arrested by Officer william Brown
at Ninth and Adams streets at 3
o'clock this morning, Lawrence
Gaines, Negro. who said he lives at
Tenth and Wilson streets. was fined
500 and costs and sentenced to one
year in. the workhouse on a charge
Of carrying concealed a blackjack
by Deputy Judge Lynn in Municipal
Court this morning.
Unable to give a satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION OF his presence at the
corner at such a unusual hour OF the
night, Gaines was searched by the
officer and the blackjack. a home
made one. was found in his pocket.
The Negro. when taken hold OF by
the officer. made a move with his
hand toward the pocket in which he
had the weapon. but Brown prevent
ed him from reaching Il. Gaines
declined TO make any statement
when arraigned In court today.
After court today the blackjack
was cut open and found to contain
in the end an ivory cue ball.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
EGGS UP TO 7OC
In CURB MARKET

The retail price OF eggs advanced
from So cents a dozen to 20 cents
dozen in King street market today.
The first quoted price was asked By
farmers in the curbstone markets at
2 o'clock. but at noon when the sup
ply of fresh eggs brought into the
city by the farmers had been almost
depleted. the higher price prevailed.
Tomatoes and corn were plentiful
in the street market. although the
sale was slow owing to the large
stock on hand. Prices on these
commodities tumbled because OF the
glut. At o'clock, the best grade Of
corn was bringing 80 cents a dozen
while at noon the price had dropped
to 20 cents. Tomatoes opened at so
cents a basket but fell in pEice TO
35 cents a basket
Lima beans held their own. SELL
ing al 20 and 25 cents a pint. White
potatoes were TO be had at 20 cents
a quarter peck and sweet potatoes
brought 10 cents for a like quantity.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
BOMB
READY FOR TEST
4,0OO-Pound Death Missile
Will be Dropped Off
Chesapeake Capes
PLANE TO CARRY
SHELL TO SEA

BALTIMORE. Sept 27.-what is
said to be the largest bomb ever
made has been completed at Aber-
deem arsenal. and will soon be tow
ed down Chesapeake bay for use OF
bombers OF the capes in experiments
to show the effectiveness OF this
form OF coast defense against an at
tacking feet
The bomb weighs 1000 pounds.
At Langley Field Va. Il will be
picked up by a Handley Page air
plane and catried TO sea. where II
will be dropped under observation
by army and navy aviation experts
There will be other bombs Weighing
1000 pounds.
The bombs will have contact
points that will set in motion the
timing fuse when they strike the
water. In a fraction OF a second af-
ter hitting the water the bomb will
explode. This. interval OF time has
been allowed to cause the maximum
force Of the explosion to be exerted
below the surface. thus disturbing
the greatest volume OF water.
The pressure thus generated over
wide are is expected TO do dam
age TO the target and give data OF
value TO the experts.
At the Arsenal work is now go
ing forward on the bomb rack for
holding the enormous burden, as
all other devices are inadequate for
such a weight.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
MRoCzKA-zUAvEs.

Miss Alice Mroczka, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Mroczka, III
Oak street. and Stanley zuaves were
married at s O'Clock this morning in
the ST. Hedwig's r. c. Church by
the Rev. John S. Gulcz. The bride
was attended by her sister. Miss
Helen Mroczka, as bridesmaid. and
the Misses Anna and Constance
zuaves. sisters of the groom. flower
girls. The brides father presented
her in marriages The bride wore
white embroidered satin With a
yelled headpiece trimmed with
orange blossoms. The bridesmaid
wore a pink s9tin gown and the
flower girls were dressed in white.
The bride carried a shower bouquet
Of bride roses sprinkled with lilies
OF the valley The best man was
John Kowalsld. Brothers of the
bride and bridegroom were ushers.
After a wedding breakfast and re-
ception the couple left for Long
Island. They will live at iii oak
street.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
WALLACE GLAD OF
CHANCE TO AID CITY

David Snellenberg. chairman OF
the committee in charge Of the Glaz-
ed Kid Shoe campaign this after
noon made public the following let
ter:
Washington. Sept. 27, 1921.
Mr.. David Snellenberg,
Chairman of Glazed Kid Committee,
Dear Mr.. snellenberg:
Thank you for your letter Of
September p. 1 was very glad Of
the opportunity TO attend your meet
ing and to address your people.
If / contributed anything to the
success Of the program, am doubly
glad,
Sincerely,
Henry c. Wallace,
Secretary Of Agriculture"
Reports received from numerous
cities throughout the country show
that glazed kid for shoe wear is
gaining steadily in popularity.
"Once worn, ever worn" remarked
Chairman Snellenberg with regard
TO these udings. "Once the people
find the true benefits OF glazed kid
shoes they will continue to purchase
them. Our main talk is TO intro
duce them to the general public"
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
GUARDSMEN DRILL
5 NIGHTS, THEN DANCE

with the National Guard encamp-
ment for 1921 a thing Of the past.
officials OF the Delaware National
Guard are beginning TO lay plans for
the winter schedule. Drills are be-
ing held at the State Armory here
nightly. except on Saturday when
the soldiers while away their time at
dances.
The companies stationed here have
few vacancies at present and it is
hoped that these will be filled with
in a short time. Members OF the
National Guard received pay equal TO
one days pay allowed soldiers in the
regular army. the pay depending on
the rank OF the men.
The schedule for drilling at the
Armory follows: Monday evening.
Company Five. Captain r. b. Kelten:
Tuesday evening. Company One.
Lieutenant Lewis w. zebley; Bat
TALON headquarters. Lieutenant
Perkins; Wednesday evening. Serv-
ice Battery. Captain II. c. Bounds;
Headquarters Battery. Lieutenant
Ramsey and band rehearsal. J. w.
Wingate, director. Thursday evening.
Company Two. Captain L. e. Work f;
Friday evening. Company Three.
Captain W. J. Mckinney.
The proceeds OF the Saturday night
dances are devoted to the Athletic
fund OF the regiment.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
DEPOSED PRIEST
NOW PENITENT
George c. Richmond, Once
Phila. Rector, Takes Of
fee of Lay Reader
STORMY PETREL" IN
CHURCH FOR YEARS

PHILADELPHIA. Sept 2S-The
Rev. George Chainers Richmond as
he was. MIR" Richmond as he yet
is. for many years the stormy petrol
OF this and other dioccses in the
Episcopal Church. whose various
spectacular activities reached a
climax when he was deposed from
the Holy order. is endeavorlng to
resume his lost functions.
He is In charge Of ST. Paul's parish
at Evanston, Wyo.. as lay reader.
While he is In charge OF a parish
working under the nearest priest.
Mr. Richmond has not yet been re-
stored 10 the clergy and many not
perform the secredotal rites OF a
priest II Is understood that he is
penitcnt for his former career, and
that he cherishes hopes OF once again
being restored. Under the canons OF
the church this cannot take place
until he demonstrates during n per-
iod OF three years penanco that he
is truly reponant. and after twelve
competent persons certify his good
conduct
M. Richmond's first steps toward
restoration followed a series OF con-
ferences a few months ago between
himself and Bishop Philip NJ. Rhine
lander. Inasmuch as Mr. Richmond
lived in the limelight principally be-
cause OF his attacks on Bishop
Rhinelander and his predecessor. the
late Bishop Mackay- Smith. Il Is be-
lieved that the conferences were held
for the purpose. on Dr. Richmond's
part. OF making his submission "a
the preiato.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
CITY G. @. P. WOMEN
TOSTUDY POLITICS

The Republican women's organi-
zation of this city will devote the
winter TO classes in political study
including registration. the proper
marking of ballots and details of the
organization Of the party in city,
county and state. The classes will
be held at headquarters. S23 Ship
ley street. City and county officials
will be invited from time TO time to
make addresses.
There Is considerable interest in
the successor Of Miss Jeanette Eek
man. recently named secretary to
Senator T. Coleman dupont as as
sistant secretary Of the state COM
mittoe. The vacancy cause' by her
acceptance Of the Washington berth
will be filled by the State Commit
tee. but It is not expected to meet
until late in the year.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
Fairgrounds
FUNDNOW $500
People Throughout City
Awakening to Needs of
10000 Children
NO SUBSCRIPTION
TOO SMALL TO HELP

The sum OF $500 IN round fg-
ures. has been subscribed toward the
fund OF $4,000 being raised this
week by the Wilmington Commu-
nifty Service TO maintain and im-
prove the city's playground cen-
ters and give happiness to 10000
Wilmington children.
While the team captains and
workers this afternoon expressed
themselves as delighted with the re-
suits Of two days OF the campaign,
nevertheless. they said they fully
realized from experience that they
must work vigorously to roll up the
total amount needed.
Director Ernst. OF the Service.
said that all who were engaged in
the work OF raising the playground
fund were especially pleased by the
large number OF subscriptions and
cash gifts. THE dollar and nfty-
cent subscriptions" he said. make
us feel we have the support OF the
community as n whole. which is ex-
actly what we wish This is a city
wide movement and deserves city
wide support. Every parent. espe-
cially. and every true lover Of boys
and girls should give something"
lt was believed az headquarters OF
the Community Service In the du.
pont Building. that the reports from
team captains which will be mad,
at s o'clock this afternoon. vii
materially swell the amount al
ready subscribed.
The membership team OF Madison
Avenue Ncighborhood Association d
working with vim and reports 80
new members The team worker
bringing In the largest number o.
new members will receive as a prlz
pair OF bedroom slippers. givei
by Thomas NJ. Monaghan: the sccon,
prize will be a pair of silk hose
given by Jacob Ostro.
The Girls Athletic Society hell
their first meeting OF the year las
night, electing officers as follows
Mary Atkinson, president; Margare
Welsh. vice. president; Adelaid
Warner. secretary; Margaret Muir
ray. treasurer.
A bake sale will be held saturda,
az Madison market The sale com
mittce Is composed Of Mary Med
lkeff Marie Roberts and Margare
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
Catch BOYS in
STOLEN AUTO
Flat Tire Proves Undoing Of
Youngsters on Trip to
West
WITHOUT MONEY
FOR FOOD, GAS

Joseph Hannah. 2524 waverly
avenue; Mike Girard. 251s waverly
avenue, and James McFadden. 24O6
Pine street. all Of Philadelphia,
pleaded guilty before Magistrate
|stradley. in the Attorney Generals
Office at noon today, TO stealing a
Ford coupe automobile from Forty
first and Walnut streets. Philadel-
(phia. yesterday. and in default Of
$1,000 bail each were locked up at
the police station to await the ar
rival Of an officer from Philadelphia.
having waived resuisition papers.
They will be taken back to Philadel-
|phia this afternoon.
\ The boys. whose ages are about
|1S to 20 years. were arrested this
morning near Naaman's Bridge by
State Highway Policeman Cole. who.
with State Highway Policeman Nc
Vey was searching for them The
1ohicers had been notified that an au-
/ tomobile had been seen coming
and il was thought the car might
have been stolen The two officers
j started in pursuit. McVey missed
4 them. as they had run the car in a
side road and were secreted in the
bushes Cole decided TO investigate
| NE side road and found the car and
1 boys. The officers brought them to
this city and. accompanied by Magis-
trate Stradley. went to Attorney Gen.
eral Townsend's Office.
According TO the statements OF
the boys they stole the automobile
which bore Pennsylvania license No
3611,055. and started for San Fran
cisco, California. Unfortunately
they had failed to provide them
selves with sufficient money for the
I trip and soon learned that the cosi
sof gasoline means something on a
Hong trip. They spent 81 for gas ana
/ finally reached Lancaster. Pa. There
they lost their way and headed foi
Wilmington. passing through thii
Icity early last evening Reachinf
Baltimore they finally decided they
had better go back home and get ;
square meal When they arrived a
n Newark this morning they took tw'
a Delaware license tags No. 19.10l
from a'car owned by W. c. Chal
mers, Newark. and threw away thi
Pennsylvania license tags on thei
stolen car for fear the police Nigh
be waiting for them. All woull
& probably have gone well but for
punctured tire, which they could no
fix and their decision to keep ol
running on a fiat tire.
4 When questioned by the attorne
& general the boys expressed thei
4 willingness to go back and Nj
8 Townsend at once notified the Phila
Il delphia police.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
ASSAULTS
KENT FARMER
Jefferson Banning Brutally
Attacked While Putting
Horse Away
OFFICERS SEARCH
FOR HARRY CARSON

Special 90 The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Sept. 2s.-The State au-
thorities have been notified Of a
brutal assault on Jefferson Banning.
farmer living near FELTON,. which
occurred on Fridat night OF last
week. Banning. who had just placed
a horse in his stable after taking on
the bride. was suddenly attacked by
a Negro with a club. Although Sc
riously injured by the blows from
the club. Banning grabbed the club.
wrenching IL from his assailant's
hands. The Negro made his escape.
The officers are searching for
Harry Carson. alias Harry Williams.
Negro. whom Banning says he rec
ognized as his assailant.
Lizzie Ennis. also known as Liz
zie Johnson. Negress. who is charged
with robbing or having part inithe
robbing Of Joseph Clendaniel. Of
Lincoln. at a circus In Milford on
September Is. and who has since
been missing. returned to Dover
Monday and sent word to state De-
tective ID. ID. Wharton that she was
ready to give herself up. He ar
rested the woman. She denies com
mitting the robbery, but admits that
she knew OF two men who did the
actual robbing. but does not know
their names.
The body OF Margaret Honeyblue,
daughter Of George Ann Ninson
Negress OF this town. who was muir
dered in Philadelphia on Sunday
last. was brought here yesterday for
/ interment' today.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
ASK DONATIONS FOR
THIS IMPROVEMENT

Contracts have been awarded for
the Improvements to the private plot
,f the Chesed Shel Emeth ConFrega-
ton. at Lombard cemetery. These
improvements will include the erec-
don Of a mortuary. an iron fence and
cement walk. Donations are being
received. but the only ones author
zed thus far to collect are Samuel
Habcr. president OF the congrega-
ion and L. Goldenberg. The names
,f the donors and the amount will
oe published from time to time. Do
aations TO date are
Leibowitz Bros. Wilmington $500
-aveson & Son. Phila....... 1000
Harry Chonney. Atlantic City. 500
Harry Gildberg, Baltimore. 5000
American Clothes Shop, vii. 1000
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
HOW PRISONERS
AIDS ASSISTS
Innocent Man Writes His
Appreciation After Five
Months in Workhouse
$25OO NEEDED TO
CARRY ON WORK

How the Prisoners Aid Society OF
Delaware. which has its headquar-
ters at 6O2 West street. this city.
operates is shown by the following
letter. made public today by the Rev.
w. A. Vrooman, executive secretary
Of the organization:
ITO whom II might concern;
"Over five months ago I was ar
rested on the charge Of issuing a
worthless check and was sent TO tho
New Castle County Workhouse 70
await trial. After waiting there for
about five and a half months with
out trial I was brought into court
and the case was dismissed for lack
of any evidence. was then dis
charged from the Workhouse penni-
less and without friends and need
ing a surgical operation. Work
could not be found and L was on
the rocks. / am a coal miner and
thought 1 might get work at Wilkes
Barre. Pa, where have friends and
used to work.
I'm my distress went TO Mr..
Vrooman. the secretary of the Pris-
oners' Aid Society and received
money for meals and a railway
ticket to Wilkes Barre. do not know
what I should have done without
this help. 1t saves me. I am COINS
to show by a life Of industry and
honesty that I appreciate the help
given and the kindness Of the war
den at the workhouse.
ERNEST LEGRAND."
Commenting on the letter MT
Vrooman said: This man says he
was not guilty of any crime. But
whether he is guilty or innocent l.
was a great hardship for him to be
kent in prison for over five months
without trial and then to be put out
on the streets penniless. SUCH
case shows the need of the Prison
ers' Aid Society II is just such
questions as raised by this case thai
the society has TO meet
During the coming year the %
ciety will need S2500 for necessary
work. and contributions should b'
sent 10 the treasurer. the Rev. Fred
eric T. Ashton, Creenville, p. o. Del
Full information on the society'
work and purposes will be sent e
any one on request.
All contributors become member
OF the society and elect the director
annually. The present board. elect
ed last June. is composed Of the fol
lowing: Caleb f. Burchenal, forme
Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis. Mrs
f. Paul dupont. Miss Helen S. Gar
rett. DR. Margaret I. Handy, Arthu
NJ. Lind. George B. Miller. T. ALE
. Hnles. the Rev. Robert Watt, d. ID
Samuel S. Cannon. the Rev. Jane
NJ Grant. ID. D., the Rev. J. u. Kinl
Mrs Albert Robin. Howard L. Sea
man. Donald stephens. H. II. Ware
sr.. Alfred ID. Warner. Jr., DR.. Nicto
ID. Washburn.
officers Of the society are Lew
! W. Brosius. president; Mrs. Williai
s. Hilles and Peter J. Ford, vic
presidents; Mrs william II. Beacon
secretary; the Rev. Frederic T. Ash
q ton, treausurer; the Rev. W. !
y Nrooman. executive secretary.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
LANCASTER GETS
ONE YEAR, $lOO FINE

When arraigncd in Municipal
court this morning on a charge Of
Having in his possession a narcotic
lrug, Kenney Lancaster, asked that
ie be committed to the workhouse
$ a drug addict, but his request was
efused by Deputy Judge Lynn. He
vas sentenced to one years impri-
onment and fined 500 and costs.
Lancaster was arrested yesterday
It Fourth and Orange streets by Of
Ger Purnell.
Charles Cole, arraigned on a
barge of larceny OF cigarettes from
he store of S. II. Durstein.. admit
ed that he is addicted to the use Of
narcotic drug. The larceny
barge was nolle pressed and he
vas committed to the workhouse
or treatment.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
TO WORK IN CHILE.

Marion Hodgson, Of Smyrna, who
for the past several months has
been employed by Armour and Com
pany. Of this city. will sail the last
OF this week for Iquique, Chile. to
be employed by the DUPONT Nitrate
Company. Mr.. Hodgson is a grad
uate Of the Beacon Business School
and is an active member OF the
Beacon College Club. He was par
ticularly active in athletics at the
club. During 1s19-l920 Mr.. Hodg-
son and John S. Furness were in
full charge OF school athletics.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
ELEVENTH WARD FOLK
TO GIVE A DANCE.

Members Of the Woman's Auxil-
iary Of the Eleventh Ward A. A. met
last night at headquarters OF the
Eleventh Ward Republican Associa-
tion and made final arrangements
for the ice cream and cake social to
be held on Friday evening in Pa
lonia Hall. Maryland avenue and
Linden street
The proceeds will he devoted 20
the promotion Of a program of ath-
letics I'm charge OF the association.
McCrea's Melody Boys will furnish
music for dancing.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
no TAKE SCHOOL CENSUS

At a meeting OF the principals Of
the city public schools yesterday
plans were formulated for taking a
census Of all children OF school ages
i'm the city. II is planned to divide
the city into districts and each school
will be responsible for covering the
district in which It is situated.
Miss Bessie c. Devine. assistant
superintendent OF schools, is in
charge of the work.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
MIR. HoRNER IN NEW BUSINESS

George II. Horner. former mana
ger Of the local branch OF the
Charles NJ. stein Piano Company.
Inc. when located at s0s Market
street, has returned to this city and
will re-enter the piano selling field
here, as the partner Of Calvin An
derson, proprietor of the Columbia
Grafanola Parlors. 800 Delaware
avenue. They will continue to op-
crate the grafanola business and will
install a piano department
Mr.. Horner remained as manager
OF the Charles steif Piano Company
when its store was transferred 10
1717 Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
The new firm will open its new mu-
sic house next week.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
OF MISS MARY MITCHELL.

Or. and Mrs. $. c. Mitchell OF the
University OF Richmond. Va. for
merly OF Newark. where DR.. Mitchell
was president OF Delaware College.
announce the engagement OF their
daughter. Mary Adams. to George o.
Clifford, OF Evansville. Ind. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Clifford. The
announcement was made Saturday
afternoon at a charming tea given
az the home OF Miss Mitchelrs par
ents in the university grounds. The
house was decorated everywhere in
slender vases OF pink roses and
bowl OF the same flowers was used
on the tea table. The announcement
or the engagement was written on
pink rose petals and concealed in
rosebuds distributed among the
guests as favors.
Miss Mitchell belongs TO a widely
known and prominent Virginia FAM
/ lily and the announcement OF he-
engagement Ia OF much interest 70
society here and throughout tho
State.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
SPENT NIGHT AT CHFSs.

The Brandywine Chess Club held
its first meeting OF the season in the
parish house Of Trinity p. e. Church.
last night with about % members
present. No business was transacted
all the members engaging in games.
Talk is being heard Of the organ
ization OF a chess club by students Of
the Wilmington High School.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
NoN-suPPoRT ORDER REDUCED

Upon application OF Phiip l.. Gar
rett. Deputy Judge Lynn, in NUM-
cipal Court this morning, reduced
the order against William II. Rob-
inson. Negro. from SIS to s12 a.
week. Mr.. Garrett stated that since
the placing OF the order. Robinson's
wife left him and has filed suit for
divorce.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
CAPTAIN MARSHALL'S
CONDITION CRITICAL

Special to The Evening Journal
SEAFORD. Sept 2s.-Word has
been received here from Norfolk.
Va. TO the effect that Captain
Thomas J. Marshall. Of Bethel. who
Is In hospital in that city suffering
from a revolver shot wound. said
to have been self-innicted. is in a
critical condition.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28
CARNvAL FOR CHURCH.

A carnival will be held at the
orthwest corner OF Lancaster ave-
uo and Union street. Thursday.
'riday and Saturday nights. for the
eneft Of the general fund Of CAL
airy r. +. Church, Third and Wash
igton streets.
Evening journal., 1921-09-28

Murray.
The Junior Girls Club played vol
ley ball yesterday afternoon with the
girls Of Italian Neighborhood House.
In the gymnasium OF the latter. The
Italian club won. A return game
will be played at Madison Neighbor-
hood House on Friday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-11
HOIDBR1 NOTICE.
General No. 673,

Notice il herey given to all per-
Sons interested that the council OF
the city OF Rock Island. H., hav-
ing ordered the construction Of An
eight lined sewer on the east side
Of Ninth street, from the south line
Of Nineteenth avenue to the south
line OF Aiken's subdivision, and
the ordinance for the same being
on file in the ONCE Of the city clerk
Of said city, and said city having
applied to the county court Of Rock
Island county, Illinois. for IN as
sessment Of the cost of said i'm
provement according to frontage
said assessment being payable in
eight instAllments each bearing In.
terest at the rate Of s per cent pei
annum, and an assessment there
for having been made and returned
to said court, the hearing thereon
will be had on the 23rd day Of
June, A. D. 1921, at the hour Of
O'Clock a. M, or as soon thereafter
as the business Of the court will
permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ.
jections in said court, before said
day, and may appear on the hear.
ing and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island. ILL.,, June
s, 1921.
GEORGE GREIM.
Officer Appointed to Make Assess
mont