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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
MOTORIST HEAVILY FINED.
Thomas Phillips Accused Of Driving While
Intoxicated

On a charge of driving an automobile
while intoxicated Thomas Phillips was
fined $50 aad costs by Judge Hastings in
Municipal Court today. Sergeant Jordan
arrested the man last night, after he
noticed his machine zigzaging wildly up
Market street, narrowly escaping col
liding with Stanton trolley car and two
automobiles, and finally come TO o halt
on West Fourth street near Shipley.
Three other motorists charged with
parking without proper lights were dis
missed on payment of costs. They were
DIR. J. Lewis Chapman, John M Nc
Dowel and Bryant Hopkins.
AS he has secured 1921 license tags
Clarence Wadsley was dismissed on pay
ment of costs on charge of driving an
automobile without proper tags
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
ROW IN A RESTAURANT.

Alleged to be the man who stabbed
William Augustus, colored, in the cheek
and knocked his teeth out in brawl in
a restaurant at Ninth and Walnut
streets, on Saturday night. Harry VIM
chester. also colored, was arraigned before
Jusge Hastings in Municipal Court today
on charge of assault and battery.
At the request of his Counsel Philip l..
Garrett, the case was continued until
Wednesday
1t is not known who struck the first
blow, but the police say Augustus ad-
mitted he threw a vinegar bottle at the
other man Winchester. it is alleged,
drew razor and slashed Augustus
check
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
MODERN SHIP CONTRACTS.
shipping Board Takes jurisdiction over
Claims For Cancellation OF
Contracts.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. Jan. 17.--Decision TO
take jurisdiction over claims arising
out of cancellation of contracts for the
construction of wooden ships was an
nounced today by the Shipping Board.
All such claims should be promptly set
tied. the board said, and examination
of the facts concerning the caucella-
ton of wooden ship contracts Will be
begun Immediately.
Representatives of the Emergency
Wood Shiphuilders' Association recent
ly petitioned the board 20 take iurisdic-
tion over these claims rather than re-
quiring their settlement in the civil
courts. They estimated that between
ss,ooo,o0o and s10.ooo.oo0 was involved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
SEw YORK MAYOR SUMMONED.
To Appear Before Grand jury lnNesU-
eating City Administration.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York, Jan. 17.-Mayor John Hy
Ian and Police Commissioner Richard
Z. Enright were summoned 10 appear
today before the additional grand jury
In its investigation of alleged corrup-
ton in the city administration.
Ex- Governor Charles s. Whitman.
who is conducting the inquiry said ne
would question them regarding Com
missioner Enright's refusal TO furnish
detectives to aid the grand jury in
search of evidence.
Police records affecting stolen auto
mobiles and witnesses connected with
alleged police, graft in strike cases also
were subpoenaed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
NAVAL INQUIRY BEGINS.
Investigation OF Balloon Flight of Ofti-
GERS starts today.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Rockaway, N. T., Jan. 1.-THE ma
val board OF inquiry appointed by Sec
retary Daniels met here to-day 10 begin
its investigation of the balloon flight
of Lieutenants kloor. Farrell and Hin
ton. In anticipation of a large crowd
OF spectators, as a result of an an
nouncement that the hearings would be
public, officers of the Rocka.ay Point
naval air station filed the assembly
hall here with extra seats.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
UNITED STATES ASKS
PREPARATION OF JAPAN
Points Out Also Wisdom of With
drawaI of Troops From
Siberia.
Rr Asaociatea Prss. % Every EveninF

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Toxic, Jan. l6.-Government officials
have not as vet made public the text of
the American note protesting against the
shooting Of Naval Lieutenant W. H.
Langdon by a Japanese sentry at Fladl-
vostok. Publicists. however, express the
belief that Washington has not Only
asked reparation with guarantees removing
a probabilitvof similar incidents IN future.
but also has again pointed out 20 Japan
the wIdsom Of reducing z. II not withdrawing
altogether, her troops from the country
where she possesses no sovereign nights.
The correspondent Of The AssOclaied
Press. who has Just returned 20 Toxic
from 3 visit 70 many Of the larger cities
OF the Far East, found some uneaslness
everywhere regarding relations between
japan and the United States Ia we'll
informed circles these misgyIngs Appeared
10 be based more upon what was described
as ''Japan's resentment 70 any American
policy calculated 70 curb japanese ex-
pansion in Asia" than upon the California
question.
afanila. Jar. .I7-Admiral Albert Gleaves
commander-in-chief OF the American
Asiatic fleet, departed Yesterday for
Shanghai on the destroyer Elliott, &C
compaoied by members OF court OF IN
auiry who VIII investigate the shooting ST
Tladivostok of Lieutenant ". II. Lang
don. OF the L. ). 5. Albany, b. a japanese
sentry. The officers will reach Shanghai
Tuesday and there board the cruiser New
Orleans for Yladivostok.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
COMMITTEE MEETI NGS.
Many Sections of Chamber of Commerce
10 Meet This Week.

The Managing COmmittee.of the Manu-
factlIrers section Of the Chamber of Com
merce will meet this afternoon in the room
of the Chamber.
On Wednesday afternoon at 3.45 there
will be meeting of the Managing Com
mittee of the General section and q meet
ing of the section at Ais.
On Thursday evening there will be a
meeting of the mercantile section.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
ALb|N F. PYLE FREED
At HEARING BEFORE
SQUIRE STRADLEY
On Ground That He Was Author
lied to Make Use He Did
of Company Funds {
SIGNATURE NOT A FORGERY

Albin +. Pyle, real estate man and VICE
president of the Wilmington X SUBURBAN
'rransportation Co, who was arrested iast
Thuersday afternoon, charged.with intent
10 defraud. was dismissed this morning NJ
n hearing before Magistrate Harry ID.
Stradlev. PYLE WAS charged with forging
ON a check for $500, the name OF George IL.
Mcgee. acting treasurer Of the company
during its temporary organization. ihe
warrant charged Pyle with "ialseiy couh-
,erfeiting'' the hand of MIR. Mcgee 10
an Endorsement in blank In the name oil
said coronation. with the words there
under per George L. Mcgee" The check,
da,ed December 9, 1920, was drawn by
samuel ]. Bowen, payable 70 the order
of said corporstion for the face amount
OF $500.
Al. the hearing this morning Pyle was
represented by p. Warren Green. oharies
g. keedy was counsel Tor Bowen. 49,,
5. =. Haupt, an employe OF the WI
mington a Suburban 1ransportation So''
testified that Pyle had asked hum where
the sum OF $500 could be secured WIN
which To complete q draft Tor %, ioo'
This draft, IL was understood, was 10 pe
used for the purchasing OF two more auto
mobiles Haupt stated that loan W.
tNle a>hcd foT WIS 10 pc % ~
Haunt further testified that the lndorse-
ment of the c heck was made during ms
presence. ~, .,o
Mr.. Mcgee, who was next called TO the
witness stand, testified that he saw the
check for the first time on January |;
was drawn on the Union National Bans
and was deposited TO the account OF
Albin +. Pyle, Inc, at the Delaware
Trust Co.
PYLE AUTHORIZED TO USE FUNDS.
Mr. Green. counsel for the defendant
asked Mcgee TO compare the siguaturt
al the check with that on the Warrant
which he himself had signed. When asked
whether or not there was any semblans
IN the signatures he claimed there was not
Mcgee IN his testimony further stated tha'
Pvle was authorized 20 use the funds o
the Wilmington q Suburban Transporta
tion Co. This statement, from an ofhcel
of the company, resulted IN the dlsmissa
of PYLE During the hearing only thre'
witnesses were heard.
Two other warrants charging Pyie VIII
issuing worthless checks arc being held
also a warrant charging him with th'
enbezzlement of S24 from William lay
lor. Fifth and Church streets. A hearlns
In theis case will be held on Thursday
morning at 10 o clock by Magistrate Bro
msu.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
COMPLETING DIXIE HIGHWAY.
County in Tennessee Provides foe Last
Link From Great LAKES % Gull

BY Associated Press 20 Every Ev-uils
Jasper. Tenn. Jan. l7.--C C0mpieilon ~
the Dixie Highway which wIl pruylne
hard road from the Great Lakcs to tlr
extreme end Of FLORIDA. is assured ov tue
recent vote TO issue S25o.sn n bonds BY
Marion county and the headVay ga prol-
ects along the highway planned by the
Georgia highway department.
The Marion oouoty portion has been
the line between the north and the soUth
which prevented tourists iron travelling
IN comfort over the noted thorUughiare
Tennesseeand the Federal zovernmentNil
match the amount of Mar Ion county With
s750SO0 making a totsl Of Si,CO0.oOp ~
be used on the highway IN the county this
year. The section Is ac-oss the Cumheriana
mountains through = spa-sely setti-,i
country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
CARDINAL GIBBONS SHOWS
CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Baltimore, Jan. l7.-Continued inn
prov ement in Cardinal Gibbons condi-
tion was reported this morning by MEM
ber of his household who added that
short automobile ride was planned today.
The Cardinal walked about his apart
ments for short time yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
NORWAY LABOR PARTY SPLITS
ON THIRD INTERNATIONAL

BY Associated Press % Every Evsning
Christians. Jan. l7.-N0rwsys lsboF
party has definitely split on thu proposal
20 adhere % the Third lnternatiolaic "a
Moscow Two huadred deicsates 20 "a
partys congress IN session hcre have de-
cided 70 oppose joining the Internationalc
and viii found q ncw party to which most
of the labor leaders Ia Psriament ~
belong
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
BANKS MAKE LOAN FOR
CHINESE FAMINE RELIEF

rs Associated Prsss o. Evary Eveuins
Picking. Jan. l6.-A loan 0f f0OOOW
taels bv American, British, trcnch aue
japanese hanks, % bo applied to th,
relief OF famIne-stricken districts has horl
concluded BY the ministry NJ finance eitt
the approval OF diplomats assizlcd to fht
Chinese Republic. The loan viii ho st
cured bv customs s,lrtaN amounting t-
10 pcr cent the date ri thc application O
which has not been hNo,l
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
yiteHi Case Also Went Over When
Called In Court Today.

Owing to the absence of Judge Hell
sci, who is i'll, the case Of Walter Su-
litoe, charged with contempt of court
was ordered continued indefinitely by
Judge Conrad in Court of General Ses-
sions today. Next week, il is expected
a date for the hearing will be set.
The case of Alfred J. Vitelli, who
was TO be given hearing, relative to
the revocation OF his license as a pri-
vate detective, was also ordered con-
tiaued for the same reason
Sillitoe was accused of talking to
a juror in the Brewer case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
FREE kILPATRICh OR FIGHT
Wilson Called on to Secure His he'
lease from Moscow JAN.

Montgomery. Ala, Jan. 1.-THE Ala
bama division of the American Legion
yesterday called on President Wilson 20
take immediate steps TO secure the re-
lease of Capt. Emmet Fitzpatrick. a ma
tive of Wilcox County, who was cap
tured by Russian Bolshevist troops
while serving with the Red Cross.
The resolutions say Fitzpatrick was
fiogged and beaten and is now q pris-
oner in Moscow. The indignitieS are
termed a deliberate insult 10 American
citizenship and nationality. The reso-
lutions were accompanied by a direct
personal appeal from Col. Bibb Greaves.
who commanded the Alabama National
Guard units overseas.
send 10000, 600 OF US over there if
necessary 10 obtain the liberty Of this
American soldier" said Col. Greaves
message.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
Mrs. Isabel Sayrs Laerkin Dead.

Isabel Sayres Larkin. widcw Of Ell
wood Larldn and at one tune resident Of
this city died at her home in Wallingford,
Pa. on Saturday, aged % years. A
brother. Sohn sayrcs, Of Atlantic CITY
and three daughters survive. They are
Miss Anne Saws LarlIin, Mrs. Ernest
Palmer and Miss Caroline Larkin, all Of
Walilnpford
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
SEIZURE OF AUTOS LEGAL.
Supreme Court Decides Case In
volving Illegal Transporta-
ton Of Liquors.

ny Annotated Press 10 EVER Evening.
Washington, Jan. 17l--seizuro d auto
mobiles or other convcyances 10 which
liquors are transported illegally il author
ized uhether or not the owner of the con-
veyance has been found innocent Of con-
travening the LAW, the supreme court
held today in deciding case from Georgia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
TO REPEAL WAR TIME LAWS
House Resolution Is Approved by
Judiciary COMMITTEES OF
u. s. Senate.

BY A~socintei Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. Jan. l7.--The House
resolution proposing repeal OF most
special wartime laws wns approved TO-
day by the Senate Judiciary committee
Under committee amendment the
operation of the Food and Fuel Con-
trnct act would be continued.
Langdons wife suicide-page 1........-
Mhniia, T.. l., Jan. 1.-THE Russian
wife of Naval Lieutenant Warren H.
Langdon, American officer killed by o
Japanese sentry at Nladivostok recent
Iy, ended her life upon learning OF her
husbands death, according to Reu-
ter dispatch from Vladivostok.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
STORM WARNING ISSUED.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE local wealth
er bureau ISSUED the following warning
of a northwest storm from Cape Henry
Va. 10 Eastpprt, Maine.
storm central over the Gulf Of st
Lawrence, moving eastward, viii be at
tended by west and northwest sales
this afternoon and tonight"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
Baby Loses Finger, End.

Endeayoring TO assist his mother with
the Monday wash resulted In disaster for
baby Reginald Butler, 13-months DID, Of
1909 jackson street. The baby caught
the index finger of his right hand in the
wringcr, nipping it off at the end. His in
iuries necessitated special treatment at
the Homeopathic Hospital this morning
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
Early Session of Court.

As tomorrow is inauguration day at
Dover, Judge Hastings announced that
Municipal Court would not be held at
8 o'clock, the regular time and recessed
today's session until 845 tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF
DICTIONARIES RECEIVED

Every Evening is again able to
continue distribution of the New
Universities Dictionaries. another
shipment having been received yes
terday. Those holding coupons can
now be supplied at the Business
Office
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17

Southern cookery, light luncheons
Smith & Strevig's tea balcony, glg
Market ,reet.--Adg,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17

Tasty luncheons for shoppers. Tea
balcony Smith & Strevlg's. 919 Market
street.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
Aniuscmenas r0aiSa-

Playhousc-' hccgN
tiarrick NaudcNiic.
Ouecn--tA rhoussnd a. Oue.
NfRicStis,--- The kTanding Iron
Strand--'-rhc Chailcugc of fhp iau
Saxo1-' The Palace % narkenrd MIH
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
Weather core csA

ny Associated Press 90 EvcrT Evon.nc
HwaShington. Jan. 1s.--forccast for Data
ware.
Fair tonight and Tucsda, mach eo,dr
with a cold wave tonight. 8tfung uocthapsI
winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17

Storm doors. storm sash, porch in.
closures. Tindal & Son. Ga Tatnan
-freet4-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17

Clover Dairy Safe Milk makes robust
children. Phone i54o.--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17

A cheat' healthflH food. Clover Dairy
safe Milk s-F- me I540.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-17
sILLITOE CASE CONTINUED.

Continued on page 6
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mental genius; "sailor Bill" Reilly

mental genius; "Sailor Bill" Reilly
and Aleen Bronson, juvenile,
GLOBE--Blly Brendelrs Love Nest
miniature musical comedy, heads the
bill which also includes Harry sykes
african opera; Nevlhs and Cor
don, comedy; Renard and West;
funny slSit 1.-THE Prince Of Hokun'.
novel act Tol,uan Review. Offering
of surprises; Adams and the Thomp-
sen Sisters. Musical Threesome !;
Tom Mahoney, comedy nonologue,
and others.
ALLEGRENr--"Ma or Philly." with
cast Of all-Philadelrhia girls: in
Sara Myers. Agnes brennan, May
Wapller, Edith Hart and Ida Davis,
Is the headline musical comedy. Tile
picture is Camille" with f'azlmoVl.
The bill also includes Bender and
Armstrong, fun: Stevens ana Love
Joy, songs and dances, and others.
BROADWAT--Mond Tuesday and
wednesday, the uhotoplay feature, Y
Don't Tell Everything" and the bill
includes the Green. Family. comedy,
congiomeratlon; Weber. Seek ana amd
Close-Up," comedy playlet and 9TH
ers Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day. "one Wild week" with Bebn
Daniels, Aim feature, and varied acts.
CROSS REYg-Monday, Tueaday and
Wednesday, Senator Murphy. come
dian, in his favorite skit, The Speaker
OF the House." heads the bill, which
also includes Henrietta De Serbs and
her company. living statue act Kautf-
man and Lillian, laughs, and others.
Starting Thursday, the bill includes
Jack Roof, comedian "Over the Bor-
der" musical comedy. and others.
WILLIAM PENN-Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Nobody Home.
farce comedy with music. heads the
lengthy bill. which also includes
Pietro, piano accordion artist: Hert
Edwards and company. skit: Luster
Brothers, novelty. and the dim
"Playthings of Destiny" with Anita
Stewart. Starting Thursday. "SprtnE-
time" musical comedy, is the head
liner and the film Is Bits of Life.
NIXON'S GRAND--Solly Ward, with
Marion Murray and company, In G
satirical one-act play. Bubbles,
heads the bill for the first two.a-day
week. Stan Stanley. also laugh pro
voker, is another feature Of the bill
which includes Florence Uobscn and
Eileen Beatty, soloists Gilbert Wells
comedy and music Bins and grill. ar
tistic gymnasts Crisp Sisters revue
and films.
KEYSTONE.-1rving and Jack Kauf-
man, with a big repertoire or songs
head the bill, which also includes
"Annabelle." miniature musical com
edy; Archie and Gertie Falls. "A
Few Knocks; Harry Breen randi
fire song writer: Cotter and Boulden,
music and dances, and the latest chap
ter Of THE White Eagle" photoplay
serial. with Ruth Roland.
NIxoN-Lorins Smith, featured in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-31

"Springtime," one-act musical com
edy. Is the headliner. The bill also
includes Ne%hof and Phelps, Tune
full Tales: Roy and Arthur, Juggling
novelty: John Orren and Lillian Drew,
imitators the Bellos. equil llbrists, ana
the usual pictures. Complete cnanSe
OF bill Thursday.
WALTON ROOF--Sheldon. Thoms and
EAbs, dancers: Sibylla Bowman, The
Grl From the Golden Vest Julia
and Mitchell, acrobats, and Antonio
Scarluzio. baritone sOloist, are neit
weeks entertainers.
Burlesque
CiSINO---"ciarden Frulics." an Iron
and Clamage production, with Lou
Powers as the chief comedian; Peal
Hamilton and many other favorites,
and big chorus. Ed Holders com.
edy trick mule, Il kicking star OF the
circus arena, is feature.
TROCADERO-Th Cherry Blossoms
present next weeks show. and the
two eide features are Baker and Mil
ton. Hawaiian dancers, and Captain
Fisher. the "Handcuff King" The
Cherry Blossoms have q cast OF fav-
vorites and q large chorus.
Mhnstrels
CMONT'S-Special January Jubilee
ushered In with old and new minstrel
favorites. Also satire on The Sheik.
and q travesty, "Out in the Golden
West" with Charlie Boyden. New
first part and olio features.
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Theatrical Billboard
for the Coming Weeb
Shows That Remain


WALNET--'rhe Bad Man." delightful
satiric comedy, by Porter Emerson
Browne, with Uolbrook ,Blinn In the
role OF the rollicl<lng Mexican bandit.
BROAD--''Declassae," society drama.
by Zoe Atkins. In which Ethel Barry
more. as Lady Helen Haden, makes
one OF the hits of her career.
SHUBERT-''The Passing Show Of
1871" newest Winter Garden revue,
with Willie and Eugene Howard fea
tured. and an array OF burlesques OH
current shows.
GiRRICh-"The Famous Mrs. Fair
drama Of reconstruction. with Henry
Miller and Blanche Bates. returning
aftcr its success of last season.
LYRIC--"Red Pepper" musical comedy.
in which the old favorites, Mcintyre
and Heath. are co-starrod.
FORREST --. Tho Wandering lew"
spectacular version of tho famous
legend. with Tyrone Power In the
tttle role, and a cast Of well-known
players.
Stock
METRoPOLTTAN-"Tho Broken Wing"
recent New York hit. shown hero for
the first time. telling the story OF the
love Of little Mexican girl and an
American airman. Frank Fielder and
Mae Desmond in the principal roles
ORPEE UNA Fool There Was" por-
ter Emerson Brownies famous stage
success. In which Robert Hillard was
starred. A story OF q modern yam.
ptre. played by Ruth Robinson, and
the fascination she excrts on a happy
contented husband.
Vaudeville
3. +. KEITHS-As the special head
liner OF n big holiday bill there rs
Ethel Levey. popular singing come
dienne, with Il repertoire of new song
hits Also on tho program are Harry
Langdon in a farce, After tho Ball"
Arthur McWatters and Grace Tyson
amusing travesty Harry Burns and
Steve Freda, character comedy Frank
Fills, In George Choos' slSit. Dress
Rehearsal Marguerite Padula. song
study; Elm City -Four. music. and
Others.
CHESTNUT STREET OPERA HOUSE
Alice Lloyd English singing come.
dienne. just arrived in this country
heads the bill. The program also in.
cludes the Hannefords, noted edues-
trians. including "Poodles," the horse.
back clown. Six members Of the fam.
lily take part Other acts are Guido
Ciccolini, Italian tenor Charles How.
ard, James Graham and Alberta
Fowler. in q farce Tameo Kajiyama