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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-07-08
Breach Of Promise Suit

Salisbury Savings Bank and Mrs.
Edna Gipson of Oklahoma City
were married at Kansas City.
Kansas June 26. Rev. G. Frank
lin Ream officiating at the cere-
mony. The couple embarked for
Chicago on a honeymoon trip
from which they have not as yet
returned.
Todd Phelps is widely acquaint-
ed over this county and has the
position of cashier in the largest
bank in the county. His BRIDE
was Miss Edna Allen, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Allen
east of Salisbury and a sister of
Mrs. William d. Herring of
Brunswick. She was married to
DIR. Gipson formerly of Bynum-
vile nelghborhood who died
sometime ago. Assuit was filed
in the circuit clerks Office the
first of this week, the petition in
which is copied below.
During the Illness of Mr..
Phelps first wife at Salisbury a
trained nurse Of Kansas City
was engaged. Her name is Miss
Clementine Cherry, She bret
suit against Phelps for fifty
thousand dollars damage for
breach of promise, alleging that
she was importuned by Phelps
to become his wife and that she
accepted and was advised to
meet him at Hotel Muehlebach.
K. City June 25 where they
would have a Jolly" dinner,
marry that evening or make
plans for nuptials later, Miss
Cherry says she went TO the
MuehIebach and waited for
Phelps to appear. He did not
come but instead called her up
on the phone late ID the after
noon and according ID Miss
Cherry told her; II have busi-
ness this afternoon. cannot
meet you. ! am going to be
married. The widow wins"
Miss Cherry claims to have
letters and ether data fully es.
tablishing long courtship by
Phelps and his burning desire to
make her Mrs. Phelps number
two and his failure to SO do has
caused her great humiliation,
suffering etc. requiring consider
able cash for balm. The petition
follows:
In the Circuit Court of Charlton
County. Missouri at Salisbury.
September Term.
Clementine v. Cherry, plaintiff.
vs..
Todd v. Phelps, Defendant.
Petition
Plaintiff for her cause of ac-
tion against the defendant says;
That on or about the 25th day of
June, 1921, the plaintiff and the
defendant entered into a contract
of marriage. whereby the de-
fendant promised and agreed to
marry this plaintiff and plaintiff
promised and agreed to marry
the defendant that thereafter,
and, to- wit; On the 26th day of
June. 1921, the defendant with
out reason or excuse, wilfully
violated said contract Of marri.
age and refused to marry this
plaintiff, but. on the contrary,
on the said 26th day Of June.
1921. entered into the bonds Of
matrimony with one Edna A.
Gipson.
Plaintiff says that by and on
account of said action Of the de-
fendant in so breaking said con-
tract Of marriage between plain
tiff and defendant, she has been
greatly Inundated. her feelings
and sensibilities have been viola
ted and injured and she has been
held up to public contempt and
fidicule. and PLAINTIFF s nervous
system has been greatly shocked
and injured and plaintiffs gem
aral health in1nairad. that the
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1921-07-08

Lyle Parker and family, Roy
Stumbough and wife of Kansas
City drove down to spend the 4th
of July with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Dobbins.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
FATE OF LOCAL PORT
WATTS ON ENGINEER
BOARDS DECISION
War Department Officials De-
Gliding Today on Dredging Of
Christiana River.
ALL SET TO BEGIN WORK

Members of the Board OF Hnrhor
Commissioners are in washlns ton to-
day. attending a meeting OF tic Board
of Engineers of the War Department,
which is considering whether To recon- .
mend the dredging OF the chrlstiana
river to sufficient depth to permit
oecangoing steamships To dock at the
local port.
All information that has come from
the national capital i'm the past few
weeks regarding the probabl5 action
OF the engineers has been that n favor
able report might be looked for. Sem
stor Ball and Congressman Layton
nave been exercising their influence
to obtain a fair hearing for the local
harbor commissioners. and with the
board today Is J Spencer Smith OF
New York. well-known harbor ex-
pert. who may. II the occasion arises
present any local angle that the en-
gineers may seek additional inforne-
tion about.
With the party is Charles II. Cant
secretary of the Barbor Commission.
armed with data and reports and In
formation Of all character, In cases
the engineers might n bit undecided
upon any point.
IL became known today. that should
the engineers fail to make a favorable
report on the dredging of the t.iris-
I'll 20 a depth Of 80 feet, the Harbor
Commissioners viii not despair o.
finally obtaining Federal consent One
thing is definite and that Is without
deep enough draught the port program
would be useless.
The du Pont Engineering CO.. which
has been awarded the contract FOR the
port work. is ready to begin operations
within few days of being instructed
to go ahead. The company has been
arranging preliminary details IN the
way of purchase of supplies. SO that
there may be as little delay as possible
IN making an actual start on the port
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
STRANDED STEAMER OK.
HER CAPTAIN "CUtSS[s"
Passengers on San Jose Enjoy
Adventure as Vessel Rushes
to Rescue.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
San Francisco. August 9.--WireIess
messages early today from the steam
er San Jose. which struck on San
Pablo reef. about $50 miles south of
San Diego last night, indicated the
ship was resting easily. There were
80 passengers and IS members OF the
crew on board.
One message from Captain b. Sas-
tro said: Holding out o X. guess.
Previous radio messages had stated
the ship was taking a big list" and
was in immediate danger.
The vessel left Salina Cruz, Mexico,
August !. and was due in Francisco
August Is. after stops at San Diego
and Los Angeles.
A radio message picked up from the
steamer Griffdu at 2.15 o'clock said
she was rushing, to the assistance of
the San Jose. The Griffdu gave her
position as about 800 miles away from
the stranded ship.
There is no panic aboard" said
one of the San Jose's messages. THE
are treating the accident as
an adventure
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
X. r. OFFICIALS DISPOSED
TO IGNORE BOARD RULING

Philadelphia. Aug. s.-Pennsylgania
Railroad officials had nothing to say
regarding the amended decision of the
federal railraod labor board permitting
secret voting in the new election or
dered by IL for the selection of com
mittees to draw up new working
agreements.
The action Of the board in amending
its decision was known here last sat
urday and at that time was said to
have had no influence on the attitude
Of the company in it's dispute with the
system federation No. 30 over the man
ner of eiecting committees.
As the representatives of the EN-
ployes and the company we're directed
by the board TO meet not later than to-
morrow to agree on details for the
holding OF a new election, an an
nouncement by the company was ex-
pected today.
Both the federation and the COM
pany held committee elections. The
company recognized the committees
elected under its plan and negotiated
working agreements. The labor board
declared both elections illegal. Penn
sylvania officials. It is said. were dis
posed to ignore the ruling Of the board
and continue TO deal with thea CON-
nittees with which it has agreements.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
NEW COMMUNITY MOVE
IN EASTLAKE SECTION
Matter of Clubhouse to be Con-
sidered Tonight at
Meeting There.

A meeting will be held at the home
of Harry Nj. Gilbert, 2s02 Market
street. tonight, by the men Of that
neighborhood. who have banded them
selves together in the hope OF form
ing a club for the promotion of sports
and other activities. The band is
headed by Fred Maser. Wesley Collins
and Building Inspector Ellis p. Pres
ton.
At meeting two weeks ago. at
Twenty-eighth and Washington
streets, the question of building a
clubhouse, where various activities
could be held, was discussed. and it
was decided to commence raising
funds for the project at the navt
meeting This money will probably
be raised by subscription, fees for
membership when the club is orgo riv-
cd, etc.
The building win be erected NJ
Twenty ninth and Tatnau strart~
where site has been tentatively se-
Ieoted for purchase.
AS yet no name has been decided
upon for the club by those interested.
1t is expected that this subject will
be brought up tonight. along with
several other matters of Importance
to residents of that section of the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
Conference Ender WAY.

Special Dispatch From Every Evenings
Washington, Aug. a.--Charics War
rer. Joseph Bancroft, Willard A.
Speakman and c. II. Cant. represent
Ing the Wilmington Harbor Commits
sion and Chamber of Commerce are
In conference with the Board of En-
ginecrs of the War Department with
reference to the project of dredging
the mouth of the Chr~tiana river
The meeting In a secret one. II was
aid bv a member Of the board that
they were having a hearf-to-heart
talk nbout the whole situation tn the
exchange OF views and conditions to
the end that definite decision might
be speedily reached
The Wilmington delegation FIRST
conferred with Senator Bah and Con-
gressman Layton. who are in full
sympathy with them. and then went
into conference with the board.
Senator Ball said that though the re-
port might be delayed. he felt sure
that the project would be approved
Mr.. Cant when seen ut the door of
The conference room. said that though
he was encouraged he feared a def
mite report would not be made to-day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
PENNSY WORKERS
MAY NOT HEED NEW
ELECTION ORDER
Selection OF Working Arrange.
ments Committee Called For
by Rail Board.
PROVIDED SECRET BALLOT

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Chicago, Aug. ga secret ballot
by the shop employees Of the Penn.
sylvania railroad 10 select commit
tee for negotiation of working agree
ments with the roads officials vas d.
rected BY the United States Railroad
Labor Board today. in a supple
mentary ruling to the recent shops
crafts decision.
The decision. which ordered a new
election Of employees committee. and
which Cancelled agreements reached by
the road with COMMITTEES elected by
a general vote, previously directed
that the name OF the employe voting
should appear on the ballot.
The ruling today ordered that the
conference directed by the original
decision to be held, on or before
August 10. should arrange a plan OF
election TO insure "fhe absolute se-
crecy OF the ballot"
With but one day left to hold the
conference under the boards order,
Pennsylvania officials here sa.d that
no conference had been held yet. to
their knowledge and further said
they knew Of no arrangements for a
conference today or tomorrow. Re-
ports in railroad circles said the Penn
sylvania was not expected 10 take
any action TO comply with the boards
decision.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
j. S. FL|ER
GETS BANDITS APOLOGY
Mexican Wishes Peterson Good
Luck" Will Kill Davis on
Sight.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Minneapolis. Mimi. Aug. 9.-Lieu-
tenant Jesus Renteria. Mexican bandit
chieftain, has extended apologies to
Harold G. Peterson. former army
lieutenant in aviation service who was
held captive In Mexico with Lieuten-
ant Paul II. Davis until ransom Of
$4,000 had been arranged for their
release. according TO a message reeeiv-
ID BY Peterson in his home at White
B. /, Mimi.
ne message which wishes Peterson
the best OF luck" Rentcria declared
he would xiii Davis the first time l
see him. =
At the time of their capture, about
two years ago. Lieutenant Davis and
Peterson We're doing patrol work on
the Mexican border. They were forced
TO land near Pilares. Mexico. and we're
held BY bandits. A ransom later ar
ranged by the United States govern
ment obtained their release.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
FARMERS MARKET
IN LINCOLN STREET
Authorities Will Probably Es-
tablish One in That
Thoroughfare.

Notice was given today at the meet
ing Of the Street and Sewer Directors
ly Mr.. Grier. one OF the members. that
~ the next meeting he will introduce
resolution providing for the estab-
lf~hulent Of a street market some
where on the west side OF the city in
the vicinity of Fourth and Union
streets.
The matter was brought to the at
tention of the board by Harold :.
kramer, deputy city auditor. who said g
street market In the extreme western
section OF the city is very desirable and
has been sought by the residents of that
part Of town, especially the women for
4 long time. He said if such market
we're established there il would save
hem much time and money in the way
II carfare. He suggested Lincoln
street between Fourth and Fifth.
This is a paved street. the traffic
there is not heavy and the merchants
and others living there have no o51ec-
tionx TO the use of the street for
market. Street Commissioner Pierson
spoke of Fourth street between Union
and Lincoln. but it was pointed out
this street is not smoothly paved
Union street was considered, but found
TO be too much songested with traffic al
an times. The board viii determine
what street is to be used and most
likely viii selec. Lincoln street.
IL was stated that several farmers
have declared they would be glad 10
locate In a market in that part of the
city. II will be tried, and if sau fac
tory. will be entended further than the
che block. King and Madison streets
have become too much congested it
WAS claimed and in addition there is
some opposition TO the 7 an of having
the market on both sides of the streets
II has been found that two prices gen.
orally maintain in these double markets
and this the farmers are said to OBJ
1ect 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
SWIMMING BANNED At
PARK BOARD WHARF

Members of the executive COM
mittee of the Board of Park
Commissioners, at meeting this
morning. decided to prohibit
swimming from the park wharf
along the Christiana river be-
tween the Third street bridge
and the property of the Wilson
Line. The police will be asked
TO see that the new order is
strictly enforced.
During the warm weather
this summer this wharf has been
a popular place for a large num-
her of men and boys as a
swimming place. There have
been two or three drownings
there. largely as a result of the
crowds that have collected on
the wharf. IL has also been the
practice Of some Of the swim
mers TO stand on the deck of
boats leaving the wharf and then
dive into the water when far
out I'm the stream for the sole
purpose of letting the people
on the wharf see how we'll
they could swim. Under the
ruling of the committee today
no one will be permitted to
swim from this wharf hereafter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
.S|LES|AN BORDERS
|. FIXED FOR COUNCIL
BY A COMPROMISE
France and England Reach
AmicabIe Understanding on
Boundaries Question.
NO MORE TROOPS TO GO
Presence Of American Ambas-
sador Eased Tension Of Allies,
Lloyd George Says.
GUIDED BY SEcY. HUGHES
Harvey Believed TO be Closely
Following instructions Of
State Department.
NO MORE TROOPS TO GO
GUIDED BY sEcY. HUGHES
By Associated press 70 Every Evening

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Paris, August sl-with today.
meeting Of the Allied Supreme Couu-
eli here to consider the Upper Siiesian
question all asperity between the
French and British delegations over
the silesian boundary apparently had
disappeared. Both sides are agreed. Il
seems, that there must be cornpronniss
over this question and that the unity
of the allied powers cannot be wreck
ed over a matter 50 relatively unin-
portant
The council resumed formal hearings
Of tho Upper giiesf8n experts today,
but no one seemed really interested
in what they had 10 say.
The conferences thus far has shown
a marked contrast "a the bitter con-
tertions az the San Reno. Paris.
Boulogne and London supreme council
meetings.
In this connection Mr.. Lloyd George
tho British Prime Minister. is quoted
as having remarked that the mere
presence Of the American Ambassador
has had n stabilizine effect. II being
felt that be brought with him a calm
sharpness of the controversy.
The council decided today not 20
send reinforcements for the allied
troops IN Upper siiesla.
when the question came up as 70
the sending 81 additional French
troops as reinforcements. the British
delegation voted against such action.
General Lerond head OF the Inter-
Allied Commission for Upper Silesis.
appeared before the Council 10 explain
events leading up 20 the Korfanty in
surrectfon there last spring. He was
bitterly attached BY Germany for his
alleged failure 10 forewee the attempt
BY the Poles 70 take over 4 large
part OF the Upper Siiesian plebsscite
area and there were hints that he did
not take proper measures TO meet the
situation when Il developed
The presence of George Harvey. the
United States ambassador TO Great
Britain, has led TO suggestions in IN
official quarters that he might play a
definite role in settling the vexing
silesian question. Mr.. Harvey has
made no statement but there is an as
sumption that any action he may take
viii be directed by the State Depart
ment in Washington.
Brigadier General r. T. Allen. COM
mander in chief OF the American Army
of Occupation. was called before the
Supreme Council Immediately after IL
opened this mornings session. When
General Allen arrived in Paris il was
understood that he had come to con-
suit with Ambassador Harvey on the
subject Of the cost OF maintaining
American troops in Germany.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
GEN. PERSH|NG GRE[TS
WILMINGTON K. OF P.
Army Head Joined Local Party
on Trip to Convention in
the South.

The local delegation from Habib
Temple, ID. G. XIX. OF the knights
Z. Pyfhias, which left Wilmington on
Saturday evening for Chattanooga.
Tenn, had | honor of entertaining
General Persnlng, while en- route from
Ashyille, y. C., TO Knoxville, Tenn
The general was introduced to the
entire party in their private car. Es-
planada, and shook hands with every
one. He was given souvenirs Of Will
mington. He made a short address
The local people arrived in Chat
tanooga at 11.45 p. M, Sunday The
group was composed of II Whining
tonians. Members OF Norfolk Temple
joined the party at Salisbury, y. G.
The delegates are stopping ar the
Hotel Paften, Chattanooga. They viii
leave Chattanooga al midnight on
Friday. stopping at Ashville. n. c., on
Saturday. They will arrive in Will
mington at 1870 Sunday. The party
is In charge of Jesse II. Horner and
Harry 4. Keen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
Sl.0Ol,O96. 70 As
WORKING CAPITAL
FOR SCHOOL BOARD
That Amount Fixed as Required
for the Coming School
Year.
BUDGET is AGREED UPON

The Board of Education last night
adopted a budget for the coming year
IN order to enable the city auditor TO
tpen, I'm the proper manner, the neces-
sary accounts to carry on his books.
This * based. as to receipts. on an
allowance from the State Board of
Education OF S75l .622.0s, from the city
100000. and balances of Si2,13o.S3 in
the general fund and s2,109.0S in the
special fund. These figures give a
total of 81 l.0of .09e.10 as the anticipated
working capital.
Against this the In, gest item &C ex-
penditurs Is s5s0,ooo for teachers sal
aries. As adopted. the amount desig-
mated for repairs of buildings stands
at $4,000 and for repairs to equipment
at $4,000.
In the first draft. these Items 'orc
put at s45.o and $4,000, respectively.
while the Incidental ard misceilane-
Gus" item was only s5.524.s5. The re-
tiuctioI.s on the two repair items,
amounting TO $4,000. were addet- to
the miscellaneous item. maxi, that
up to sS5. .524s5.
Thcss c.anges were suggested by
Nr. Stradley. who made the point that
absence of details from the state Board
81 Education as to the exact amount to
be expected from 1t, and the restric-
tions If any. on the use of specific
items. He further called attention TO
the fact that no item portable fchooi
D iings was covered by the budget,
and that transfers from the miscellan-
eous balance for this and Tor other pur-
poses as well could be made more
readily. should occasion require. than
from the other accounts.
The. meeting, while harmonious in
every way. demonstrated that the
Board has not yet found itself and
begun To function as a unified direct
ing body. seeking the servite of ex-
per:s in determining needs and meth
DDS hut relying. as is the tradition,
rather ON individual activity ard opinr
ions. how ever honest and informed.
Repairs 10 schools.
The main matters, in addition to the
budget. discussed last night were the
Continued on page IL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
.CREMATORY MUDDLE
GIVEN NEW TEST
BY C0UNC|LMEN
Do Not Seem to be i'm Accord
With the Reputation Action
of Yesterday.
SITUATION SEEMS AWKWARD

AS a result of the action of City
Solicitor. Reuben Satterthwaite, Jr..
sending a telegram to the Nye odor-
less Crematory Co. advising the COM
pany that Wilmington had refused to
accept the new incinerating plant, as
announced in Every Evening yester-
day protest is being made by Coun-
cilmen. who today said they wanted
TO know by what authority MIR. sat
terthwaite had taken the action.
This query was asked even by
Councilmen who attended the official
conference yesterday and some or
them frankly stated hat il was by
no means their understanding THAI IL
was the sentiment OF the officials pres
ent at that conference that any such
step be taken by the city solicitor.
Mr.. Satterthwaite. was out of town
today and consequently could not be
seen. Mayor Harvey refused TO have
anything to say about the matter
other than to declare that the confer
ence was not called by him, but by
James b. McManus. chairman of the
finance committee OF Council. although
the mayor admitted the meeting had
his fun approval.
1t developed today that the pur-
pose of the conference was TO en-
deavor to bring about /. settlement of
the whole garbage dispute and TO
smooth out any differences that may
have existed between Council and the
Board of Health relative TO the mat
ter. Instead of accomplishing this.
the controversy has become more
acute and the situation appears TO
be far more muddled than ever be
fore. A report this morning that
cauncii was to have a special meet
ing and instruct Clerk simmons 10
telegraph the Nye Co. to ignore the
wire sept il yesterday by the city
solicitor seemed unfounded, for Mr.
Simmons stated that he had had no
instructions to summon the members
40 special meeting. The question
will be taken up tomorrow night in
a meeting OF the committee of the
whole, and according TO the Council
men spoken TO this morning, there
is going to be some plain talk rela-
tive to the situation. The Councilmen
resent what they term the interference
of other city officials in their bust
ness.
CouncilmeB Surprised.
From what could be learned today
Continued on page L..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-09
ARREST ALLEGED THIEF.
Detectives Wait I'm Furniture Store
While Negro aBreaks In.

The police last night got a clue
which they believe may lead TO the
arrest of those responsible for the dis
appearance of rugs from furniture
stcre at Ninth and King streets. when
Detectives Mcdaniel and Wallace,
who were stationed in the building,
took into custody Perry Louis, col
ored, 81 years old. on charge of
breaking and entering. About 8
o'clock, the detectives say, they heard
a noise at the rear Of the store, and
saw the young negro open window,
enter and remove his shoes and then
creep across the store to the rug de-
partment, where they made the ar
rest. The owners Of the store have
been puzzled for some time, il is said,
over the disappearance OF small rugs.
According 10 the records Of the
police, Louis served term IN the
workhouse sometime ago. when he was
convicted of having received goods
supposedly stolen by the Lem Price
gang.