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Evening journal., 1921-12-12
FIRST XMAS TREES
ARRIVE TOMORROW

The first carload Of Christmas
trees is expected to arrive here to-
morrow and will be placed on sale
al Fourth and West streets. The
wholesale price Of trees is a trifie
higher this year than last. owing 20
the increased difficulty in cutting
them, due 10 heavy nows.
T. w Kirkpatrick. owner OF the
trees, who comes from Northfeld.
Vermont, called on Clerk OF the
Market McAteer this morning and
arranged for the display OF the trees
at Fourth and West street. where he
has sold trees for the two preceding
years The trees which come from
Vermont, are OF balsam and spruce,
Mr.. kirkpatrick stated this morn
ing that he thought prices would he
about the same as last year. as the
advance to the trade is only trine
and should not affect the retail trade
at all.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
.SLEUTH ON TRAIL
OF STOLEN BOOZE
Agent Howard Hears Part
Of S45O,OOO Loot Goes
Through State
DARING RAID ON
BALTIC. DISTILLERY

Israel Howard, Chief Enforcement
oncer OF the staf Of Robert B. El-
lott. Federal Prohibition officer. with
headquarters at Sixth and King
streets. believes ne Is close on the
trail Of two truck loads Of $3.50. 600
worth Of whisky. stolen from the
Canton disullery. Baltimore. satur-
day night.
Shortly after II o'clock this morn
ing Howard telephoned the phohibi-
tion Office that he believed two
trucks laden with the stolen liquor
had crossed the Maryland-Delaware
State line. south Of Newark. and were
on their way TO Philadelphia.
Accompanied by Charles Edwards
also a member Of the prohibition en-
forcement squad. Howard said he
was making every effort 20 overtake
the trucks before they reached the
Pennsylvania line. His authority.
however. as a Federal officer. ex-
tends into Pennsylvania and he will.
II necessary, pursue the trucks into
that state.
Every dry officer in the district
composed OF Maryland. Delaware.
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
MORSE Is HOME,
READY TO FIGHT

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.-CUnited
Press) Charles W. Morse. inancier
and ship-builder. arrived here from
France on the French liner Paris
today and will go Immediately to
washington TO face charges OF ship
building fraud.
Morse. who returned from Europe
when the government cabled him to
return voluntarily or be arrested
announced after consulting lawyers
that ne would take the 2.25 train for
Washington.
He issued a statement declaring
that before ne left America ne IN
ouired OF government officials ana
was informed no charge was con-
templated against him. He lett
openly ne said and has returned vol
unfairly. ready TO night any accusa-
tions against him.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
$4,000 Profit
ON BOND issue
City Sells Fire Department
S515,5OO Issue at Big
Gain

A most satisfactory condition Of
the bond market. and incidentally
profitable to Wilmington. was dis
closed today when bids for S515.5OO
municipal bonds, 10 provide for the
new paid fire department, were
opened in the office of City Treasurer
Samuel j. White
Where the last bid for Whining
ton city bonds issued for the har-
Dor Improvement, was only S9S.599,
the bids today ranged around $40,
and the successful bidder, White,
weld & CO. and Barr and Schmelt-
zer. OF Nes York. offered s572,6O1.-
"a for the entire issue. This is at the
rate OF s111.077 per hundred dollars.
Arthur l. Wills. representing the
successful syndicate OF bankers, made
A proposal to the Sinking Fund Com
mission and the Finance Committee
OF City Council(. which opened the
bids, TO re-advertise te entire issue
at ~ per cent, saying that az the
end OF this 34-year period which the
bonds have to run, the city would
save approximately $4,000. Mean
while. however. the city is the gamer
by the. sale on a S per cent. basis
Of $4,000. the premium received to-
day.
The Sinking Fund Commission and
Finance Committee OF Council con-
sidered the question carefully. and
finally decided that, with the cost
OF re-advertising for a new loan and
the lack Of a guarantee that the 4 y
per cent. bonds would bring what
continued on page seven)
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
Man HUNT ON,
SHOOT TO KILL
Posses Chase Tiger Tom"
O'Conner, Who Breaks
Chicago Jail
SEE "FRAME-UP,"
ARREST GUARD

CHICAGO. Dec. u Omitted
Press. s).-Chicago's underworld jun
giles were hunted today for Tiger
Tom" O'Conner. desperado who
fought his way out OF the Cook
county Jail yesterday-just like Tom
Slaughter fought his way out OF the
Arkansas penitentiary a few days
ago.
Like Slaughter. O'Conner had a
gun smuggled into him.
Like Slaughter. he tricked a guard
into coming too close. then over
powered him. And. like Slaughter.
he then carefully and noiselessly
overpowered more Euards-one by
one-unul he cleared a path to free
dom.
O'Conner was under sentence OF
hanging next Thursday for killing
a policeman.
with O'Conner went two other
prisoners. Edward Darrow. his cell
mate and James Laporte. convicted
robber.
Charges OF a frameup have been
made against several guards in the
jail and one has been arrested.
When O'Connor broke the bull
(Continued on Page Ten)
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
HEAR
HUNGER TALES
Respond to Relief Call That
Children May Not
Suffer
FREE MILK FOR
MANY FAMILIES

That the mothers Of Wilmington
have hearts bursting with sympathy
for the hungry children OF this city
is evidenced in some Of the letters
which Mayor Harvey has been re-
.ceiving among the replies to the ap-
peal Of the Emergency Relief Fund
campaign TO raise 100000 10 aid the
unemployed OF this city. These let
ters reveal the deep love mother
has for those other mothers and
children who are literally attacked
by the wolf. and at their own doors
here in Wilmington. Here Is a
sample OF what one mother. a widow
and childless thinks about Il:
MY dear Mr.. Mayor: I am a mid
die aged working woman who has 70
count where every penny goes in
order TO pay my bills. Last year I
gave 50 TO the Hoover Relief fund
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
BLOOD STAINS IN
ABANDONED CAR

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER. Dec. 12.-Mystery sur
rounds the finding OF an overturned
Dodge sedan ca just outside Of
Dover on the Leipsic road. said to
have been stolen from l. l. Benja-
min, a mercrant OF Salimbury, Nd.
who has communicated with officers
here relative TO the car. Omcer Dick
erson who was notified OF the theft
says the car was driven through
Dover at a high rate OF speed late
last night. But ne could not stop IL.
There are blood stains in the car.
But local physicians say no one call
ed on them for medical attention. as
the result OF injuries. In the car
was found an old pair OF trousers and
an old hat.
Three boys supposed TO be impli-
Gated in the theft OF the automobile
have been located between odessa
and st. Georges.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
NolO Talk L)nching For
HouUard, OutLalO Slayer

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Dec. i2
Omitted Press) James c. Howard, |
SLAYER OF Tom slaSghter. picturesque
and daring outlaw. was held at the
state penitentiary here today for
safe keeping.
The man. VINO admits having kill
ed the notorious bandit after the
latter had released him from his cell
at the penitenuary in a sensational
iail delivery. was rushed here from
Benton following his arrest on a
charge OF first degree murder
Feeling throughout this section OF
the state was said to be running high
against Howard and talk OF lynching
was prevalent
The inquest on Slaughter's body
convinced authorities that Howard
had undoubtedly shot him through
the back Of the head while he slept
six shots were located in Slaughter
body, which will be taken TO Ponca
| CITY, Okla. for burial by relatives
II will not be returned 10 the peni-
tentiary.
Governor McRae today denied an
earlier statement that the reward
would go to Howard for capturing
the famous outlaw.
A petition signed by practically
] every resident OF Benton county was
sent 20 the Governor protesting
against the payment OF the reward
10 Howard and censuring warden
& Dempsey for his supposed Inactivity
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
GiUes Up Doll
For Playmate

Special 10 The Evening Journal
NEW CASTLE. Dec. IA
A little girl. who had been
pleading for new doll for her
Christmas for several weeks sat
in her home here last Friday
evening. in deep study for
more than an hour, when she
suddenly turned 10 her mother
and said. Mamma, do you
think Nellie will have any
Christmas this Year," Her
mother replied. Il am afraid
not" We'll" replied the little
tot. Il don't want that doll that
I asked for. Tell Santa to talse
II TO Nellie" The thoughtful
ness OF this child for her play
mate appealed TO the parents so
much that they have already
purchased the much-desired
doll and told little Bessie TO give
It to Nellie n she wished. The
doll was not dressed but Bessie
removed a new dress that had
been made by her mother for
one OF her last Christmas dolls
and placed Il on the new doll.
and now Bessie can hardly
await the coming OF Christmas
ever. when her parents have
promised her she may play
Santa 10 little Nellie. This child
is not yet six years old.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
SHOT, But SHE
SAYS ACCIDENT
Didn't Know Weapon Was
Dangerous When She
Pointed 1t
MARY DRAWS IS
MONTHS JAIL TERN

After keeping herself In retirement
since she shot George W Ferris.
Negro, several days ago. Mary Wing
Negress. was arrested by Detectives
Wallace and Mcdaniel in a rooming
house at Fifth and Monroe streets
about 1.3o o'clock this morning after
information had been obtained that
she was hiding AZ that place.
Mary pleaded guilty to a charge
OF assault and battery in Municipal
Court this morning and was sent
enced TO eighteen months imprison-
ment by Judge Hastings.
In entering her plea. Mary said
that the shooting Of Ferris was @an
accident" She said the revolver
had been given her just prior to the
shooting and she did not know that
Il would explode when she pointed Il
al the Negro
Ferris said that he walked into a
room OF house at Second and wal
nut streets, in which were several
other persons besides Mary. as he
was accustomed to do. He took
hold Of Mary's hand. whereupon the
Negress drew forth the gun, pointed
al his head and pulled the trigger.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
ILL, HE ENDS LIFE
WITH BULLET IN HEAD

Melancholy. due 10 brooding over
an illness caused by eye trouble. is
thought to have caused Harry Brown.
60 years. to end his life yesterday
morning. His body was found by
workmen lying near the entrance to
the American Car and Foundry Com
pany's plant, on Feast Seventh street,
who began an investigation upon
hearing a shot fired
Brown, who was employed at the
plant as a day watchman. was on
his way TO work and had nearly
reached the entrance TO the plant
The man was dead with a bullet hole
in his temple on the left side OF his
head. His body was removed to the
morgue.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
F. J. VASEY dies
OF HEART ATTACK
Supposedly Recovering
From Injuries, He is
Fatally Stricken
ACCUSE AUTO DRIVER
OF MANSLAUGHTER

Supposedly recovering from in
Juries sustained by being struck by
an auto two weeks ago F. Joseph
Vasey, aged 81 years. OF AL Geddes
street, local agent OF the Philadel-
phia and Reading Railway. died sud
denly at the Delaware Hospital last
evening shortly before 7 O'Clock fol-
lowing a heart attack.
He was injured by an automobile
on November 25. Mr.. vasey. who
has been in the hospital since that
time, had been under the care OF Dr.
John Palmer. and was considered on
the road to recovery.
Mr.. Vasey was we'll known in Rail-
road circles. He has lived here for
fourteen years during which time he
held the position OF local agent for
the railroad company.
Before coming 10 Wilmington he
held a similar position at the Spruce
Street Station OF the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway at Reading.
Pa. He has been employed by the
road for thirty-one years.
He is survived by wife. a
brother, the Rev. Nicholas Vasey
OF villa Nova College. villa Nova.
Pa. and a sister. Miss Margaret
Vasey, a trained nurse OF Philadel-
phia-
The accident which resulted in Mr.
VaSeys injuries occurred at Fourth
and Madison streets. He was struck
+ by an automobile operated by Alfonso
/ Richardson. colored.
Richardson. who was awaiting
/ trial on a charge Of assault and bat
terry in connection with the accident.
was re-arrested last night and taken
I 10 the police station.
He was held in $1,000 bail for a
hearing on December 23 on a charge
OF manslaughter. At that time. AS
sistant City Solicitor Green an.
nounced. he will nolle prose- the
charge OF assault and battery against
the Negro. on which he is under
$500 bail James l. Boyce is attorney
for Richardson.
The funeral OF Mr.. Vasey will b,
held from his late home on Thurs
day morning. with services in ST
Paurs r. c. Church at $50 o'clock
Interment will be in New Cathedra
cemetery, Philadelphia. Mr.. Vase.
was a member OF Santa Maria Coun
ell. Knights OF Columbus. member
OF which will attend the funeral
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
"FIREBUG' IS
SUSPECTED OF
NIGHT BLAZE
Burning Excelsior Found in
Cellar of Vacant Front
Street Restaurant
IMPERMLED FAMILIES
ARE CARRIED OUT

Fire OF supposed incendiary origin
az o'clock this morning. damaged
the building 507 West Front street TO
the extent Of $500. according to esti-
mates made by the Bureau OF Police.
The loss is fully covered by insur-
ance.
The blaze was discovered by Pa
trolman Purcell who sent in an
alarm from box "a. Engine com
panies and s and truck company
3. responded and quickly extinguish-
ed the fre.
Upon arriving at the fire the fire.
men discovered that a barrel OF ex-
celsior and other lnfammable mate
rials, standing in the middle OF the
cellar was on fire and had commun-
icated to the rafters overhead.
The first floor of the building was
formerly used as a restaurant by
Mrs. Guilia Marano, but has been va
cant for several weeks. The building
is owned by Henry c. Webb.
The fremen are inclined TO think
the blaze was OF incendiary origin
as there is no heating apparatus in
the basement and no one is supposed
(Conunued on r,eso Seven.).
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
KILLFORMER
CORK MAYOR;
FEAR TERROR
BlOOdshed Breaks Out Anew
In Ireland Following
Treaty
CRAIG SAYS ULSTER
Is NOT SATISFIED

DUBLIN. Dec. 12.-CUnited Press
"A new reign Of terror by oppon-
ents OF the Irish peace treaty is fear
ed
Reports OF shootings similar to
those which occurred before the
truce came into Dublin today. They
caused much Apprehension.
Former Mayor Mead. Of Cork.
was shot to death in his place Of
business by armed. masked assassins
Another man was shot and wound
ed as he was walking on the street
in Cork. His assailant fired from
ambush.
There was sporadic shooting IN
Belfast. one man was wounded.
There were several outbursts OF
shooting. A constable was wound
ed.
In connection with the assasina-
ton OF Mead and other shootines it
is recalled thousands OF interned
political prisoners are being released
from stockades in accordance with
King Georges proclamation OF am
nesty. II is believed some Of them
may be responsible. settling old
| grudges.
One Of the assassins OF former
Mayor Mead was taken into custody
/ He is being questioned in an effort
/ to ascertain whether he is the agent
OF band OF irreconsilables TO fgh
ratification OF the treaty.
Leaders OF the transport unioI
are being watched This organi
zation openly opposes the Irish set
tlement and has announced Il vii
continued on page tend
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
BIT POLICEMAN WHO
RECAPTURED HIM

When placed under arrest on
charge OF disorderly conduct by Pa
trolman Cats last night. Antonio
Decolio hit the policeman in the
face and escaped. When recaptured
he bit Cats hand. according to the
story related by Cats IN Municipal
Court this morning when he mar
was arraigned on charges OF disor-
derby conduct and assault and bat
tery.
Judge Hastings imposed q nne OF
$50 and costs on the assault and
battery charge and SO and costs on
the other charge.
DeCono had been drinking and
was acting disorderly In the neigh
borhood Of Seventh and Lincoln
streets when arrested by the officer.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12

LONDON. Dec. 12-'T'm not COM
ing back home II you want a
divorce. you II find evidence az the
Great Central Hotel"
The Earl Of Drogheda wrote that
TO his wife. She followed directions.
In court she produced a chamber
maid from the hotel who swore she
had seen the earl there with wo-
man not his wife.
SO now the Countess is free.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
GRANGERs no GIVE pLAYIErs

Special % The Evening Journal.
NEWPORT. Dec. 12.-The Hare's
Corner Farmers Club will give two
playlets this evening in Red Mems
Hill, Newport, under the auspices Of
Delaware Grange. In addition to the
playets, there will be musical selec-
tions. recitations. readings. etc. Mrs.
IF. G. Snyder and Miss Irene F.
Gregg are in charge OF the program.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-CUnited
Press) Take your cholce-the new
four power pacific peace treaty which
makes It safe to disara.. or return
to the Angio-Japanese alliance.
which makes IL unsafe for the Unit
ed states. at least. 10 disarm."
These alternatives will be offered
the Senate by President Harding
when he submits the treaty OF Wash
inrton for ratification Harding
lContirued on Psge Ten)
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
KEFP ON no NEW YORK.

on condition that he continue on
his way 20 his home in New York.
Eugene Burkel was dismissed on
charge OF begging by Judge Hastings
in Municipal Court this morning.
Burkel is said 20 have been solicit
ing funds" Of residents of jackson
street. below Thirteenth. when ar
rested by officer Blackiston.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
SAY TREATY
GUARANTEES
WORLD PEACE
IN FAR EAST.
Defeat in Senate Would
Mean Return to Menac-
ing AnglO-Japanese
Alliance
BELIEVE OPPOSITION
WILL BE DEATH KNELL

LONDON. Dec. 70 Omitted
Pross). - Britain. speaking
through its press extended a
hearty welcome today TO the
new four power entente sup
planting the Anglo-Japanese al
lance.
The London newspapers were
unanimous In their approval.
The real thing az last" said
the Morning Post. which here
toforo has been lukewarm to-
ward the plan.
The Times said:
"Thc agreement establishes
solid foundation OF peace in
region 20 which prophets OF
disaster have pointed as the
destined theatre OF another
fearful clash OF arms"
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
IN HURRY rOR ms TRIAL.

I'D like to have my hearing right
away" Frank Gordan, Negro. charg-
ed with larceny. insisted when As
sistant City Solicitor Green aslyed
for continuance until tomorrow In
Municipal Court this morning. Mr..
Green's request was granted. how
ever. in view OF the fact that each
side Is entitled to one continuance.
Gordon is charged with stealing
snnna
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
rAKE MARRIAGE LIcENsE

Magistrate Broman has issued the
following marriage licenses.
Joseph NJ. Appleton. Edge Moor
10 Margaret Burris. 1921 West street.
Nicola Angiletta- Philadelphia. &c
Josephine Frances. SOS Vandever
avenue.
Earl Saxton. 1902 Lincoln street.
TO Ethel Greenwolt zoos West six
teenth street.
Gus Sostolad. 11o1 Chestnut street
10 Jessie Ameroso. SIS West street
Isaac Curry. TO Carrie Sorden. both
OF 913 Pleasant street.
Paul V. Carney. Brooklyn. to Eliz-
abeth X. Ewes. 301 West Eighteenth
street
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
EXPECT FULL !
AGREEMENT
SHORTLY ON
No WARPLAN
Fifth Week of Arms Con-
ference Certain to be
Most Notable One
OF Farley
TREATY TO DISARM
PACIFIC ISLANDS

This. the ffth WEEK OF the arms
conference. Is virtually certain
10 be the most notable one OF
the parlcy.
Complete success. Il Is be-
lieved, will be recorded officially
on all the major problems. Set
tlement OF the naval ratio ques-
tion and agreement on all the
principal points OF the Hughes
naval limitation program. as
well as the non-fortifcation OF
the Pacific islands. Is imminent
Signing OF a convention by the
United States and Japan which
will end the zap controversy
also Is near as the Far East
ern committee speeds up its
work on Chinese problems.
The mediation OF the shan
tung question also appeared
near settlement.
Ratification Of the four power
Pacific treaty appeared more
certain.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
CAR AND TRUCK COLLIDE.

William c. Lardmore. OF so7
Madison street while driving his au-
tomobile on King street. Saturdaf
afternoon. coilided with an automol
bile truck at Fifth street. owned bf
John Brothers. Fifth and KIM
streets, which was parked in front
Of the store. Both machines were
slightly damaged.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
DIAMOND STATE GRANGE

Special 10 The Evening Journal
STANTON. Dec 12.-The annual
election of officers OF Diamond State
Grange OF Stanton will be held in
Grange Hall this evening. other bus
mess Of importance will be trans
acted.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
HADN'T PROPER AUro Tags.

Clarence Thomas, pleading guilty
to a charge OF operating an automo-
bile without proper tags. was fned
$40 and costs by Judge Hastings
in Municipal Court this morning.
He said that when ne purchased tho
machine. he continued TO operate IL
on its old tags.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
Try This on Him

What is the lowest number.
which II squared will produce
a number the sum OF whose
digits will be the square OF an
other number. which itself is
the square OF third number7
Answer TO Saturdays: Start
counting with the sixth from
the person determined upon.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Invitations (war tax paid,
are extended through the Journal Clas-
sIhed Department today-look for your
name today IN the Classified Advs.-
Tor a showing Tuesday OF
SPECIAL PRODUCTION,
THE BARRICADE,"
AT THE MAJESTIC,
AND
THOMAS MEIGHAN, N
"CAPPY RICKS."
AT THE QUEEN.
SEE PAGE 13 TO-DAY
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
CAPTAIN KEYsER Ill.

Police Captain Keyser has been
confined to his bed for several days
with an attack OF grip" During
his absence Sergeant Crozier has
been acting captain.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
Head OF Christiana.
LOST

PAIR Of tortoise shell glasses. In case.
on Delaware avenue. Saturday after
noon. Lost between 1000 and 400 Della
ware Ave Reward n returned 10 Mrs.
+. c. Thompson. 2217 Gilpin Ave.
doci2-2t
Continued on PAGE Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
STrrU CIRDERs ARRTVE.

Worrmen this morning began prep
arations for the laying OF the steel
girders for the addition to the mezz-
anime floor in the Public Building.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12

WASHINGTON. Dec. - Omitted
Press) Complete agreement on all
the major problems confronting the
arms conference Is confidently ex-
pected before the end OF this. the
NTH week OF the parley
with the acceptance OF the four
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
THESE DRINKS COME HIGH.

Pleading guilty TO charges Of being
drunk. Frazier F. Fulman and John
F. Kinsler we're each fined $40 and
costs by Judge Hastings in Munich
pal Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12

No traces OF the three Negroes
who escaped with Slaughter and re-
fused TO be a party to Howard's sur
render have as yet been found.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
Two BUILDNG PERMITS.

Inspector Preston has issued
building permits as follows;
Harry Kenyon. 2i3 WoS Four<n
street, heating system, S2.273.
W. ]. Austin. 1311 Market stre~<
storage house. $500.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
RIcHARDs RETrRNs DO WORE.

J. Harry Richards. elevator oper-
ator in the Public Building, who has
been IN several weeks with the grip,
returned 10 work this morning.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12

Sole Leather from Csc 10 soc a
pound az ais King street--Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12

Use Glover Dairy SAFE MILK"
for the school child's body and
mind builder. Phone 1540-15<1
ADV.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
ToDAYs TEMPERATURES

At The Evening Journal ONCE.
500 a. M...42 1901 p. NJ. "A
1000 A MA 100 p. NJ. 46
SUN AND TIDE.
Head OF Christiana.
High water. 9.S5 A. NJ. 1912 p. NJ.
Low water .420 A. NJ. 500 p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1921-12-12
The Weather

Cloudy and colder tonight; Tues
day cloudy probably followed by
snow or rain: fresh TO strong west
and northwest winds becoming fresh
southwest Tuesday.