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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
PRINCE KROPOTKIN DEAD.
Russian Author and Revolution
ary Leader, in Poverty, Dies
at Moscow.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London. Jan. 29.--Prince Peter Alex
eivich Kropotkin, Russian geographer
author and revolutionary leader. is dead
in Moscow, says a Copenhagen dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany.
Prince Kropotkin was descended
from the old Russian nobility and was
born at Moscow in 1892.
He resigned from the army in 1867
entered the University at Petrograd
and became secretary to the physical
geography section of the Russian
Geographical Society. In 1872 he an
nounced his socialistic views and be-
came a member Of the international
Woridngmen's Association at Geneva
The tendencies of this body were not
advanced enough for his views, aud a
short time later he definitely adopted
the creed of anarchisn. returning 10
Russia and taking an active part in
spreading Nihilist propaganda. In 1874
he was arrested and imprisoned, but
escaped two years ater and managed 10
fee from Russia to England.
He returned to Russia lin 1917 and
was invited to join the Kerensky Cabi-
net Recent dispatches have reported
him in straitened circumstances and
German Socialists recently made an
appeal for assistance TO be sent TO him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
ASKS TARIFF TAX
AS PROTECTION FOR
JUTt INDUSTRY
Alex F. Crichton of Wilmington
Says Business Will be Inn
periIIed Otherwise.
GARNER OF TEXAS
SARCASTIC IN COMMENT I
Special Dispatch. From Every Evening" s
Washingfon Correspondent.

Special Dispatch. From Every Evenings
Washington Correspondent.
Washington. Jan. 29.-tNexander f.
CriChton, of Wilmington has spent sew
eial days here, trying to induce the
ways and means committee OF the
House to place n heavy duty on 1ute
sacks. Mr.. CREIGHTON represents the
jute interests OF the Delaware Metrop-
oils and is believed to be authorized
to speak for the industry I'm other parts
of the country. He has encountered
considerable opposition among the farm
representatives, who have for years
been fighting what they call the tute
trust. 1t is contended, however. by
Mr.. Crichton that il is impossible to
make jute sacks in competition with
the manufacturers in India and other
Asiatic countries. Representative Gar
ner of Texas called attention To the fact
that farmers have for a number OF years
been paying very heavily for their tute
bags. DO you want them to pay
still higher price?" asked Mr.. Garner
The Wilmington man said he was a
good friend OF the farmer and would
under no circumstances require him
to pay more than n rea asonable price
for his supplies, but he said the tute
industry in Wilmington would be Killed
if the ways and means committee re-
fuses 10 lend a helping hand.
No TarIff, No Business.
That's what they all say" said Mr..
Garner" Every man who has appear
cd before our committee with n plea
that an Internationally heavy tariff be
placed on what he produces has warned
us that his business would so 20 the
dogs II we didn't accommodate him.
IF what these gentlemen say is only
partially accurate American industry
everywhere and in every line is on the
verge of collapse. Every mans con-
dition is truly miserable and the COM
nlittee is told that upon our action de-
pends the very existence Of American
industry. A sad plight. truly"
Whether the Forney committee will
give Mr.. Crichton what he wants re-
mains TO be seen. but at the present
there seems TO he no difficulty in get
ting anything one wants in the way Of
a protective tariff from the men who
direct the energies of this Congress.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
PRESS OF DELAWARE
AND MARYLAND MEET
IN C0NCLAVE HERE
Annual Sessions of DeI-Mar-Via
and Maryland Associations
at Hotel du P0nt
WITH PROMINENT GUESTS

Upwards OF 100 representatives OF
the leading newspapers Of Delaware
and Maryland met in joint session In
this city today, comprising members
of the Del Mar-Via Press Association
and the Maryland Press Association.
Not only because of the Importance
of the topics discussed, but also De-
cause of the presence as guests OF more
than three score newspaper editors ana
writer's of Maryland and the fact that
the meeting was honored by having
Governor Ritchie of Maryland ana
Governor Denney of this state as
guests. made this meeting the most
important one in which the members
Of the Del-Mar-Via Press Association
has ever called.
The writer's who mould public senr-
ment In the two states and adjoining
territory, where their journals circu-
late, began arriving early at the Hotel
DUPONT, where the meetings and lunch
con were held. Many OF the down
state editors and others from the East
ern Shore of Maryland, because OF the
limited train service from their sec
fions reached Wilmington some time
before the meeting. The time, now
ever. prior TO the morning session was
q most delightful one for the early
comers for II gave them an op-
portunity of discussing shop prob
lens with their neighbor editors. who
perhaps they had not seen and talked
with since the last meeting of the Del
Mnr-yia Press Association meeting.
How this man was meeting difilculty
that was Of interest to every one. ana
how no helped cut the cost OF produc-
fion, werc themes that were or IN
tense interest.
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
ABANDON HOPE FOR
VOTE ON TARIFF BILL
At PRESENT SESSION
Appropriation Measures Crowd
ing for Passage, Will Have
Right OF Way.
FOES PUT SNAGS IN WAY

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evenfnr
I-Abanoon Hope For 40 4 g.
Washington. Jan. 2s.-H Hope that me
Fordney Emergency TariH bu would
come % vote in the senate a. fhIs
session had been practically aband0rrr
~ proponents today when TIE maae.
ure came Up FOR what was ranelaily
believed 20 be SIS final day ~ debate
in that body.
With appropriation measures crovf-
Ing for passage. leaders were undrr
stood % have definitely decided o. puf
aside the farmer relief rleaslrs ara
take up the money bills when tho Son
ste cOnvenes Monday.
That the bill could be brought Hefor
tne Senate WAS admitted bv rroncnnufs
70 be doubtful IN view - the opposition
which has prevented sctiou thus rar
Washington, Jan. 10 Co-aiae -atir..
Of the Fordney Energenrv Tarl~ ..
was delayed IN the senate again .eefer.
day. and new rocks appeared Dob lts naff
with fIiOustering openly CHARGE
leaders of both sideg declared chat IN.
Changes ~ the measure coming ~
vote ~ this session were srraduarr
growing less. Another session ~ rar.
led discussion is schcdffied fcr taast
but Il r. planned now - tr,rr ~ tra s...,
appropriation bile when the sa-,t.
convenes Mondav. On~r -. tsrfv -
islation IL displaced aSv,rste. ~ ~.
bin admit T. WIN b. sfHryff ~ ret q, ~.
for consideration arafn
The consideration. give, t,. +..,er 4.
yesterdays sesqior rorgisfad ~ /, .-......
by Senator King. Douo~r.s r-s,b ~.
Russian trade. which ..~ertps.s ..-.,,..
lne entire afternoon and contained onIt
occasional references to tariff matter.
and brief exrhanera ..~rr,-rr..- .t
nea ming n senator Penrose'a rIofu-.
petition which WAS circulated Thurs
day
Continued on Page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
BODY DISCOVERED At
BRANDYW!NE SPRINGS
THAT OF W.T.. WALKER
According to Book Found, Which
Indicates That He Was Un-
happily Married.
EVIDENTLY A NONRESIDENT

The mystery OF the man found dead
81 Brandvwine. Springs yesterday
morning. with two bullet wounds in his
bead. has TO some extent been cleared
IN BY the discovery of a small note
look, in which there is a statement
presumably written by the man. before
he committed suicide, which is indicat-
"a by the book Deceased was about go
wears old. The contents OF the book are
Is follows:
Jan. IS. 1921. Ny name is William
T. Walker ! was married Jan. "a 70
Miss Dorothy z. W. McCabe- Please
find her IL you can for me and tell her
! am sorry for what I did. ] pray to
God 20 forgive me for leaving her. I
hope she will. ! am going TO end my
life tonight for am tired Of living,
was married by Rev. William Groom.
bsT Vine street. Camden. y. J.
Il loved my Dorothy with all my
heart and soul. but l was afraid she
did not love me. I did wrong by leav-
ing. can see now what I did and
am sorry. but il is TOO late. ] have two
brothers and one sister; A. l. Walker.
ss4l West Mosher street, Baltimore,
Md; Rev. J. c. Walker. Winter Park.
Florida: sister. Mrs. T. w. Headley.
Isainswood. Va. Please tell my Doro-
thy good bye for me and tell her TO be
q true Christian.
If God would have compassion and
lsst this burden from my heart and give
me back my Dorothy again and If /
knew that she would forgive me I
would be happy for I love her, but !
vas too hasty. IL was all my fault.
] am 20 blame and me alone. but not I,
h IL the Devil in me and have tried
hard 20 resist him. but / cannot. He
has got the upper hand of me. l cry
unto God but He is not 10 be found. so
what have written is true.
Il do not know who will receive this
hat who ever you may be. please IN the
name OF Goo let IL be known. Good
bye. (signed) William f. Walker P.
e wish to say that my Dorothy is
not TO blame. for there is no better girl
IN the world than she. No truer girl
ever born than she"
On the front cover of the book is the
following telephone number: Wall
brook, 1eT4-J." Baltimore is evident
~ referred 70. as Wallbrook is in Balti-
more There IS an address, as follows:
''feos North Thirty-first street" It is
in the back cover of the book. II is not
known what city this refers TO, but il
in believed 20 refer 10 Camden. n. j.,
Philadelphia. or Baltimore.
The book. wrapped in a piece of pa
per, was turned over by Constable
George Wilmington TO Chief of Police
George Black, who this afternoon
turned IL over TO Coroner Bullock.
The body lis being held at the morgue.
The coroner's Office will likely get in
touch with the Baltimore address to
secure some information as to the dis
position of the body.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
4 KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
3. & o. Employees Lose Lives
When Locomotive
Blows Up.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Wheeling. w. Va. Jan. 29.-Four
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employees
were killed early today when a loco
motive boiler exploded near Littleton,
w. Va.
The men who lost their lives are Matt
Walsh. road foreman of engines; c. j.
Carpenter, engineer; =. Grogan. fire
man. and ]. Wilfong. brakeman.
The accident occurred at Broad street
tunnel on the Wheeling division.
Officials from here have instituted an
investigation to ascertain the cause.
The men We're riding on a big engine
attached to a heavy train which was
approaching the tunnel on the grade.
According to reports received here the
boilers gave way without warning, re-
ducing the engine to a mass of wreak-
age and killing al the men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
RAIN TONIGHT: WARMER SUNDAY
Cold Wave Has Been Successfully
Banished, Leaving Spring Tenn
peTatures Behind.

All trace Of the recent cold wave
seems TO have been banished from the
country as there We're but three cities
in the entire country where the ther-
mometer descended to the freezing
point. yesterday.
There win be rain tonight if the
weather bureau is correct in fits read
ing Of the skies, and warmer weather
is predicted for tomorrow, with no cold
in sight
The mercury last night reached 81
at the ccldest hour, and before noon
today il had risen TO 4s, which may be
interpreted TO mean that the skating
will soon have all gone. The belief
that the winter has almost all passed
seems TO be general, and everybody.
especially those compelled TO buy coal
al its present high rate, will hope that
this conjecture may be confirmed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
HAD roo MICH ALCOHOL.
Manufacturers Of Five Wen Known
Patent Medicines, 10 Lose Supplies.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago, Jan. 2s.-Raiph w. Stone,
prohibition director for this district,
announced today that henceforth alco-
hoi deliveries Will be refused to manu-
facturers of five well known patent
medicines. Numerous other proprie-
tary medicines, the manufacturers of
which are alleged to have done business
on large scale since the advent of
prohibition, viii be added to the list
soon, he added.
Some of the products blacklisted to-
day he said, contain almost as high a
percentage of alcohol as whiskey and
lately many cases of these particular
brands have been discovered by his
agents for sale ia saloons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29

IAshER CAN'T LAND IN L. :.
Chess Champion Can't Stop Here En-.
route 10 Cuba for Match.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. Jan % Emmanuel
Lasker. noted German chess player, has
been denied permission to visit this
country enroute TO Havana for a
worlds championship match with
Gapablanca. It was said at the state
Department today that Laaker's ap-
plication fo1 passport wise to permit
him TO visit this country had been re-
fused under the ruling denying per-
mission 20 enter the country to German
nationals unless showing was made
iastifying waving the restriction
Iasker's application merely stated that
he desired to renew friendships here.
Officials said the German PLAYER
would probably find little difficulty in
reaching Havana hy another route, lie
is in Germany at present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
LONG TERM FOR FIREBUG.
UniontoWn Youth Confesses to
13 Charges of Arson and Gets
~ TO IS Years.

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Tniontown. Pa Ian. 29--Alhert
Smith the 10 year old son OF a wealthy
real estate owner of Fair Hope. Pa,
today pleaded guilty in Criminal Court
to thirteen charges of arson and was
sentenced to serve not less than forty
two or more than eighty five years in
the Western penitentiary at Pittsburg.
Smith was arrested several weeks ago
after the entire countryside had been
aroused by n series of incendiary fires
which caused damage estimated at not
less than three quarters of a million
dollars. Ii was stated by the authorities
that he had made a complete con-
fession and soon afterward that the
confession had been repudiated
Today. however, he appeared in court
and entered the pleas of guilty, six
OF them being to charges Of felonious
arson. The incendiary fires, which con-
tinned over a period of three months.
not only destroyed farm property and
houses In a number OF villages, but
also valuable school buildings. Not all
the fires were credited 10 Smith.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
PLANS FOR PAYMENT
. OF GERMAN INDEMNITY
APPROVED BY ALLIES
Reparati0ns Amounting to
S55, 900, 900, 900 in Gold
Will be Exacted.
AZ YEARS. SLIDING SCALE
By AssocIated presa % Every Evenlng

by Associated Press to Every Evening.
Paris. Jan. 2a.-Acceptance of the
German reparations plan presented by
it's expert committee was believed to
have been decided upon by the supreme
council shortly after the beginning Of
it's session this morning.
The council met ut II o'clock with a
decided relaxation from yesterday 3
tension noticeable. After II had been
In session an hour the military experts
were called I'm 20 present their report
on German disarmament.
This was generally accepted as in
dicating that the reperations plan had
been approved. although there was no
announcement to that effect.
Germany will be required 10 pay
226. 600. 900 900 gold marks I'm az annual
installments under the plan submitted
TO the supreme allied council today by
the committee charged with tho formu
lation of reparations plan which would
meet the divergent views Of the allied
leaders.
The report Of the military committee
on the disarmament OF Germany also
has been virtually approved by the
council. II provides for the complete
dIsbandrnent Of the civic guard organi-
zations not permitted under the treaty
of Versailles. The council, at the final
meeting this afternoon. viii discuss the
Austrian problem and Il is expected to
dispose Of all tho questions ON its pro
gram before adjournment.
The conference Of February %, tn
which the Germans have been invited
to consider the reparations terms viii
be held IN London.
All the delegates left the Foreign
office after the forenoon session In what
appeared to be far better hurnor than
prevailed among them at any previous
time during the conference. The de-
meanor Of Premier Lloyd George vas
particularly cheerful.
Premier BRAND told the newspaper
men that the council had achieved its
results in d spirit Of the greatest cor
diality. The tendency in French circles
is to regard the outcome Of the con-
ference as a decided success for him.
Paris. Jan. 29-The allied supreme
council today approved the German re-
parations plan drafted by its special
committee last night.
The plan provides for the payment by
Germany Of 226. 900 .0oo. 900 gold marks
In AZ annual installrnents on a rising
| scale beginning with payments OK =
| 900 900 600 marks the nrst two years
and in addition the payment of a IL per
cent tax on German exports.
The plan was in the hands of the
printer early this afternoon and viii bs
signed when the council meets for is
second session today az four p. m
The plan will be communicated tc
the Germans in a few days and the5
will be invited TO a conference on Feb
fruary IS TO consider the terms.
In the meantime the Brussels council
| of economic experts viii resume It's ses-
sions February !.
The penalties provided in the repara-
/ tions plan are In general the same as
| under the treaty of Versailles. includ-
| ing both military and economic mea-
sures
| Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
.BERGD0LL CHASERS NOT
SENT FROM WASHINGTON
Departments al Washington
Know Nothing Of Men Under
Arrest in Germany.
Bv Associated P---- : - r..-,.-

BY Associated Press q Eve-y Eranlnr
Berlin Jan. 2S-+'arl N.uf ara
Frank Zimmer. the aIlezed Ausriran
detectives who attempted o. .ldfas
Grover G. BergdoIl and Isaac St.--hsi
at Ebersbach Baden. on Tuesslav rtrht
and We're arrested. were taken tn AIas-
bach today FOR a hearing before .l..
states attorney, VINO .s conductinE th,
prosecution
The TWO men. VINO ciaims-l to De- COM
nected with the Bureau ~ C'rimina
Investigation in washington. dld noe
carry credentials for entering the un-
occupied zone of Germany "a their
passports had been signed by neffhrr
the German civil authorities nor fE.
military pass bureau ia Cohleuz. say.
the Frankfort Gazette.
officers in the tnteiliEence denart uaerr
OF the American forces AZ Coblenz DE-
MED yesterday they had sent the two
men in pursuit ot BeTEdoE ana
Stecher. and an Investigation has been
begun by them. They claim % have no
Information regarding the incident ex-
cspt accounts printed u German.
washington. Jan. es.-Departnleut o-
Justice officials denied today -hst rh,
alleged American detectives charECd
with having attempted 90 1dnai
Grover Cleveland BergdoI draft evad
er. AZ Erbach. Baden. were agents o.
the Bureau OF Invest cation. Al pres
ent officials declared. there are n.
agents u the department On duty m
foreign countries.
Discussing the possible eEtradition oI
BergdoIl. Legal officials said there Wa
no treaty in operation under which ths
United States could demand his re-
turn. The only possible method. off
icials said. would be a request that
Germany hand over a man who had Tee
fused 10 night against that country,
which would be embarrasslng for this
government and hardly possiNlt "a
acauiC scence by Germany. The staIs
Department had given no consideration
10 The question, Il was said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
HARDING AVOIDS PUBLIC.
Cuts Stop at Miami to Short Time for
Game Of Golf.

BY. Associated Press to Every Evening
Miami. Fla, Jan. 2e.--Carrying out
his determination TO avoid public DEM
onstrations during his voyage down
the Florida coast, President-elect Hard
ing cut his visit TO Miami today to a
short stop devoted largely TO golf.
The houseboat Victoria bringing the
President-elect and his friends down
the Indian river, was at Fort Lauder
dale, 80 miles to the north during the
night. Leaving there early in the fore
noon II was not scheduled to reach here
until afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
MRS. JENNIE HERRICK DEAD.
She Was a Member Of a Well Known
Delaware Family.

Mrs. Jennie Herrick, wife of r. e
Herrick Of Darby, Pa, died yesterday
morning.
Mrs Herrick was a member of a
vali-known Delaware family, being a
daughter of Jonathan Hazel, and
granddaughter OF the late Matthew
Hazel of near Smyrna. Her remaining
sisters are Mrs. Estella Wheaton of
this city and Mrs. Dora Fogwell Of
Newark. n. j. She is also survived By
4 son and daughter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
VANDERBILT INCORPORATES
HIS RUSSIAN SNNDIC ATE

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Los Angeles. s.Jan. Certificate OF
incorporation Of the Washington h.
Vanderlip syndicate, composed OF a
number of Los Angeles capitalists and
business men, for the purpose OF trade
with Russia and developing land in that
country, was filed today in the Los
ANGELES county clerks otilce. The
capital OF the syndicate, according to
the certificate is 100000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
NEGRO WOMAN CANDIDATE.

By Associated Prees 20 Every EsenInr
Chicago. Jan. 2s.-Thc first Negra
woman 20 ne a candidate FOR alderman
in the city council or chicago is Mrs
Lulu Sims. whose petition was one o.
the last 20 be fled before thc time san
expired yesterday az the Ciiy C7erk ~
office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press q Every FVealns
Washington. Jan. - forcCasi foT ntis.
ware
Rain probable t0nlEht and SUNDAY Narm-
er tcniSht. increasing S0uthgast and soata
wirdS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29

Tasty luncheons for shoppers. Tea
Balcony. Smith \ Strchig, efs Market
Street Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29

A cheap healthfuI food. Glover Dairy
safe MIlk. me l540.--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29

Plumbing and heafing. Alfred a
porsey--60S Orango street. phouo
SST.---Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
Amusements ronighL

PLAY house 'lNiSmct
C,srglcS ~ audcyille
Onecn 'Nfid-ChAnnel
Majestic" Up Ia Mary Afn
Savoy--''rhc NSu@ntCr Pays
Rialto--- Tiger Irure.
strand" The Prince Chap
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29
UNION SH|PyARDS MEN
TO HOLD REFERENDUM
Between $4,000 and 5000
Skilled Laborers to Vote on
Accepting Wage Cut.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington. Jan. 29.-ofhcials Of the
labor unions representing skilled en-
pioyes of shipyards today ordered q
general referendum on the proposal
of the Atlantic Coast Ship Builders
Association and the Bethlehem Ship
building Corporation that wage scales
b., reduced ten per cent as the initial
move in a program designed to bring
down production costs.
Proposals made to the union leaders
at conferences held with the Bethle-
hem Company in New York and with
a committee from the Atlantic coast
Yards In Philadelphia were Identical,
ii was said today except that the for
mer indicated a desire 70 put the new
scale into effect not later than Zebra
airy H. while the latter offered 70 wait
until March l.
A. j. Berres. Secretary of the metal
Federation of labor which has been
supervising the negotiations. said to-
day the question whether the cut would
be accepted depended entirely upon the
outcome of the vote. Between SO. 600
and 55 900 skilled laborers were affect
ed, he estimated.
Worcester Mass, Jan 29-Reed and
Prince Manufacturing Company. manu-
facturers Of screw machine products.
today announced wage. reduction
ranging from 0 to 2b per cent effective
Monday. The change affects about
100 emDlayea
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29

Collins 8 Meyer. ioi wes. Eishta
street.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-29

Glover Dairy Safe Milk makes robust
children. Phone f540---Ady,