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Evening journal., 1921-06-28
PRISON PITCHER
STEALSFOR HOME
Vanderbrack Dashes From
Workhouse Farm TO
Freedom in Auto
"TRUSTY" ABANDONS
MACHINE IN CITY

Paul vanderbrack. OF this city.
who was serving a two-year sentence
in the New Castle County Workhouse
for burglary. "trusty." and pitcher
OF the workhouse baseball team.
started TO steal home yesterday ar
ternoon. He hasn't been caught out
yet. He had served one year and
two days OF his sentence when he
decided TO dash from the unconfned
prison farm TO an even less confined
world. taking an auto to add 10 the
pleasure OF his trip.
Two weeks ago, on account OF
alleged falling health. he requested
that he be permitted TO work out
side in order to recuperate. His re-
quest was granted. He was work
ing on the Flynn Farm. under Guard
Parkhill yesterday While the guard
was supervising the work of other
prisoners, Vanderbrack jumped into
a Dodge machine, the property OF
Elmer Leach. an employe OF the
workhouse, and rode away.
Vanderbrack is supposed 10 have
left the farm between 1 and 2
o'clock.
Fliers have been sent TO all near
by cities with a description OF the
Continued on Page Five.
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IT'S SLANDER,'
negro S REPLY
Deny Statement That 8 of
10 Negro Women Shop
pers Are Thieves
JUDGE HOLDS ONE
AS SHOPLIFTER

That many NoEresses who enter
large stores are shoplifters was the
assertion of C. L. Rivers, assistant
manager OF the Metropolitan to so
Cents Store. SO Market street. while
testifying in Municipal Court this
morning.
Mr.. Rivers was testifying in the
case Of Rose Ross. 19-year-old Ne
gress, who was held in 5000 bail for
court on a charge Of larceny of a
ring valued at so cents from the
Metropolitan store.
Observing her lingering about the
ring counter. Rivers said he con-
cealed himself and soon saw her put
a ring into her pocket when she
believed she was no, being watch
ed. She proved rather stubborn when
Il was made known to her that her
act had been seen, Rivers said.
It was when Philip L. Garrett,
counsel for Rose. questioned Rivers
as TO why 1t was that he kept such
a careful watch on the Negress. even
before he had noticed her acting sus-
piciously, that the witness said that
IL has been proved that eight Of every
ten Negresses who enter a large store
are shoplifters.
Mr.. Rivers said that persons are
frequently caught stealing articles
Continued on Page Nine Nine)
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FINDS ELOPERS
AFTER YEARS
Crabe, Wilmingtonian, Says
Bfother-in-Law Stole
His Wife
WILL SUE AT
ONCE FOR DIVORCE


HE not only stole my wife, but
deserted his own wife. who is my
sister" declared Harry Crabe. ss
years old. in Camden. n. J.. yester-
day when upon his complaint his
wife. Grace. 80 years old, and George
Mennelle, SO years old. his brother
in-law. were held in 5000 bail by
Recorder Stackhouse. Crabe is
wilmingtonian. but recently ha g
made his home at Atlantic City. His
sister met Mennelle in White Hill.
n. Y, and they were married about
five years ago.
Crabe said his sister brought her
husband to his house here and they
were given comfortable quarters
About three years ago. he said. his
wife and his brother-in-law disap-
peared at the same time and sue
ceeded in keeping their whereabouts
a mystery until a few days ago when
Crabe was informed by a relative
that the couple had been seen at
No. SO North Fourth street. Camden.
Mrs. Amanda Bauerle. of No. $40
Market street. Camden. testified that
she rented the Fourth street apart
ment to the couple. who, she said
misrepresented themselves as man
and wife.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
NO ODOR NOW
FROM GARBAGE
City Operated lncinerating
Plant Does Its Work
Well
NEW PROPERTY
MODEL OF NEATNESS

Wilmington's new garbage incin-
Grating plant. located at the foot OF
Liberty street, and built at a cost
OF s45.0 900. began operations today
under municipal direction.
This plant is TO do the work for
merly performed by the two garb-
age crematories. both OF which were
burned. IL has been erected by the
Nye Incinerating Company. Macon,
Ca. and destroys garbage by using
rubbish for fuel. thus reducing the
cost.
Whereas the two former plants
rendered garbage so that the resi-
dunn was used for fertilizer. the new
plant entirely destroys the garbage
burned. This latter feature, how
ever. It is claimed by the Nye Of
ficials. does away entirely with
odors. such as caused so much criti-
oism last summer, when the old mu-
nicipal plant was being operated by
the wilmington Sanitary Company.
The Nye company has deposited
with Councilman Alexander r. Alb
rahams chairman OF the crematory
committee OF Council, a bond OF
$4,000 as a guarantee that the
plant will operate in accorance with
contract specifications. Any repairs
necessary within a year will be paid
for by the company.
Mr.. Ahrahams. accompanied by
Councilman Charles Forwood, retir-
ing chairman OF the finance COM
mittee; Councilman James b. Nc
Manus. who will succeed Mr.. For
wood as finance chief; George T..
Lyon. retiring President OF Council;
City Engineer Harry L. Maier.
Building Inspector Ellis p. Preston.
and several newspaper men. visited
the plant yesterday afternoon and
saw a test OF its capacity.
For tho visitors benefit. an entire
truck load OF garbage was dumped
into the furnace. II was disposed
OF almost IN a twinkiing. The walls
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28

WHITE CHILD
Of CLOTHING;
MAN HUNT ON
14-Year- Old Frances SOuder
Threatened With Death
By Fiend at
Night
FATHER FINDS HER
WANDERING, DAZED

Miss Frances souder. aged Il
years. was attacked by a Negro at
$50 o'clock last night. on Lancaster
avenue in front OF Cathedral ceme-
terry. stripped Of nearly every vistige
Of clothing and left IN an uncon-
scious condition by the roadside.
The child was not feloniousiy as
saulted. She was found on Third
street between Gray and Cleveland
avenues at 12.15 o'clock this morn
ing by her step-father. Silas Cole
man. OF Lancaster avenue and Gray
avenue. who was out searching for
her and heard her crying. wandering
around in a semi-nude condition.
apparently dazed. AS soon az
Frances recovered from the shock
she told Of her experience.
The police were at once notified.
All the reserve officers at the police
station and several city detectives
were sent out in automobiles aud
thoroughly searched the neighbor-
hood. but failed to apprehend the
Negro.
The child's assailant Is described
as about 35 years OF age. feet 4
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
MASONS TOLAY
CORNER stone
Grand Master Highheld and
Staff Ohciate at Silver
brook Tomorrow
REV. DIR. w. A. WISE TO
MAKE AN ADDRESS

The cornerstone for the J. W
Coley Community House Of Silver
brook NJ. r. Church will be laid to-
morrow evening by Grand Master
william J. Highheld and stan Of the
Grand Lodge OF Masons.
The Rev W. A Wise. superintend-
ent OF the Middletown District OF the
wilmington NJ. r. Conference. will
deliver an address. He was pastor OF
silverbrooS from 1S95.to 1898 Music
will be furnished by an orchestra.
and Silverbrook NJ +. Church choir
will sing several selections. Automo-
hiles will leave the Masonic Temple
shortly before o'clock tomorrow
night 10 take the Grand Lodge Of
fcers and visitors out 10 the church.
The cornerstone ceremonies are
scheduled to start at o'clock. local
time
The new building was named in
honor Of Joseph w Coley who has
been associated with Silverbrook
Church for more than thirty years.
At present he is superintendent Of
the Sunday school. leader OF the
largest class. and also president Of
the board OF trustees OF the church.
A gymnasium. shower baths, sun
day-school room and every con-
venience for community gatherings
will be features Of the new addition.
II will cost $4,000. OF the sum re-
quired 10 pay for the structure. S23,-
include the cost OF the site, about
$4,000. which was donated 10 the
church.
The Rev r. X. Stephenson Is pas
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
Chicago Women
Try Eden Style

CHICAGO. June 2s Omitted
Press) Chicago has gone back
TO Eden.
The style today in women's
dress is-no dress at all.
Bathing suits have taken the
place OF swishing and diaphan-
Gus skirts
Many women In the Wilson
avenue. Hyde Park and Jackson
Park districts within a radius
OF three miles OF bathing
beaches do their errands and
visiting In one-piece splashlng
costumes during these swelter-
ing days.
The wild waves didn't put tho
idea In tho minds OF tho girls.
say tho plain blunt men who
have had midsummer zip added
10 their dull lives. Most OF the
suits have never been Immersed.
they say.
I'm going 10 undross for din
ner." 90 quite n usual expression
around tho household those
days.
Eating in restaurants. and
ones. too. Is being done In sea-
side attire. To make Il more
chubby. many husbands twist
themselves into bathing suits TO
have dinner with their wives.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
RAIL WORKERS.
CHIEFS ADVISE
AGAINST STRIKE
of $4,000
Shop Workers Who
Vote against 1920
Cut on July I,
Threaten WdIkOut
BROTHERHOODS
ACT ON FRIDAY

CHICAGO. June 2s Omitted
Press) Strike OF rail workers
loomed today when Il became
known that shop employees over the
country had overwhelming voted to
reject the ~ per cent wage cut or
dered by the United States Railroad
Labor Board effective July 1.
The result OF the referendum
taken among shopmen and forward
ed here TO the national headquarters
OF the railroad department OF the
American Federation OF Labor today
showed;
For the decrease. 10000.
Against the decrease. 325, 900.
The decided opposition OF the
shop employees came as a surprise TO
labor leaders who believed the cut
would be accepted by a small mar
gin.
There are 500. 900 men who be-
long to the railroad department OF
the American Federation OF Labor.
These men work on every carrier In
the country.
The attitude OF the four big rail-
road brotherhoods toward the wage
slash will not be known until the
brotherhood chiefs meet here FRI
day. Al that time the chiefs will
vote TO accept or reject
II the cut is rejected. the pro-
posal goes to vote OF the member
ship.
The present crisis was precipitat-
ed when the railroad board, after
hearings for several months ruled
Continued on Page Nine.)
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
KIDS PLAY BEAR
IN CIRCUS STUNTS

The kindergarten class OF the
Thomas Garrett Settlement House.
Seventh and Walnut streets, held its
closing exercises last night Under
the direction Of the teacher, Miss
Alma Thomas. a one-ring circus was
presented by the children, about
twenty-five participating. An imita-
tion Of the street parade was given
with a band. wagons. growing ami
mails, clowns and the children repre-
senting various nations.
A ring with a regular ringmaster,
whip and everything, was set up, and
ponies. elephants and bears pranced
about in smart fashion, the children
being dressed in appropriate cos
tunes to take the parts. Chariot
races we're held and there was also
the usual clown. Piano numbers
were given by the little Misses Mary
Richardson and Lillian Morris, NOM
bers OF the Settlement.
A large crowd composed OF pa
rents and friends OF the children at
tended.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
LIEUT.. GOV.
BUSH OF IGNORING
ROLL CALL DEMAND
Ten Senators Favorable TO Confirming Ju-
diciaI Appointments Question Action Of
Presiding officer in Signed Communi-
cation Submitted Today
''CAN'T DEMAND ANYTHING, " HE
RETORTS, HEARD NO CALL, HE SAYS

The names OF the members voting
for and against any bill or joint reso-
luton, excepte in relation 20 adjourn
ment. shall on the final vote be en-
tered on the journal; and the yeas
and nays Of tho members on any
question shall. at the desc OF any
member, be entered on the jour
nal"
Twice yesterday. while presiding
over the Senate. you refused a de-
mand made by several Senators FOR
roll-call so that the yea and nay
vote might be recorded. and we the
undersigned members OF the Senate
therefore respectfully request you "a
make such explanation as you can
OF your plain violation Of the con-
stitution."
II was signed by Senators Lutz
Richards, Handy. Bennett and Pret-
lyman. Republicans. and Latta
Price, Hopkins, Insley and McIntire
Democrats.
The Rev. J. T. Prouse. chaplain
Of the Senate. in opening the body
with prayer this morning. prayed
"that we keep our passions with
in bounds"
1t was sultry in the Senate Cham.
Der again and most Of the Senator.
as well as the spectators were in
their shirt sleeves. There was an.
other large gallery and Immediately
after Lieutenant-Governor Bush had
answered the communications Of IN,
ten Senators. those Senators who ar,
opposing confirmation Of Senator
Wolcott as Chancellor renewed theii
nlibuster started yesterday agains
amendments offered by Senator
Handy 10 the rules governing execu
tive sessions.
Senator Handy asked 10 be re
cognized but the chair ruled tina
Senator Palmer, who had the foo
yesterday. when a recess was takei
on the question before the Senate
still had it unless he yielded to Sen
ator Handy, who, however. did no
insist on the floor.
Senator Palmer then resumed hi
argument for an open session. H,
said I'VE have had quite a number
OF hours TO deliberate and think ovel
Continued on page two)
Evening journal., 1921-06-28

LONDON. June IS Omitted
Press) Premier Lloyd George to-
day waited President" DE Valera's
assent TO a conference on Irish
peace.
The British cabinet will meet to-
morrow and Il is expected that IL
will then receive listers acceptance
OF the Premier's peace bid.
Sim Feiners were not so quick 70
indicate their desire to participate
in a conference but unofficial reports
made it appear that they VIII be
present.
British ohicialdom IS prepared 30
see some Of the most conspicuous
Sim Fein leaders AZ the conference.
All reports from Southern Ireland
have been TO the effect that De va
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
stan Correspondent.

GNdNl AufItcVNHAfANs
STATE HOUSE. Dover. Del. June
2s-When the State Senate this
morning resumed its session the long
drawn out discussion over Governor
Denney's judiciary appointments
was given an unexpected turn.
The ten Senators classed as IA
vorable 70 Senator Wolcott's con-
firmation as Chancellor handed up
TO Lieutenant Governor J. Danforth
Bush a communication charging
that he violated the constitution
while presiding over yesterdays ses-
sion in refusing "a demand for a
roll call"
Senator Handy. leader OF the
Senators favoring confirmation Of
the Governors appointments, asked
for a roll call twice yesterday aft
ernoon on motions 10 take recess,
but the Lieutenant-Gove did not
order a roll call.
Il desire 20 say that a demand IS
never made on the chair; II is al
ways a request. Yesterday the chair
heard no request for a roll call be-
fore the question was decided"
This was the deply made by Lieu
tenant Governor Bush this morning
after the communication from the
ten Senators who are supporting
confirmation OF Governor Denney's
judicial appointments and who
protested his action Cor non
action) OF yesterday afternoon
was read. Then the Senate
ate proceeded with the discussion.
technically over proposed changes
in the rules. but really covering
every phase OF the controversy over
the judicial appointments.
The communication OF the ten
senators was as follows:
ITO Honorable J. Danforth Bush.
Lieutenant Governor OF the State OF
Delaware:
"Sir-Section 10. Article ?. Of the
State Constitution, as amended, pro-
vides as follows;
Section 1O-Each house shall
keep a journal OF its proceedings,
and shall publish the same imme-
diately after every session except
such parts as may require secrecy.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
1922 COUNTY TAX
RATES. 76 CENTS
Levy Court Votes 6 Cents
Increase Against Wish
of Wilmingtonians
HOSPITALS GET
$4,000 MORE

With Albert Stetser. president Of
the New Castle County Levy Court.
and Frank r. Jones. the other mem
ber Of the court from Wilmington.
voting in the negative, the Levy
Court early this afternoon fixed the
county tax rate for the coming year
at 76 cents on the 500 Of real es-
tate. This Is an increase Of six
cents over the rate Of last year.
The tax rate was fixed following
a conference between the Commis-
sioners and Townsend W. Miller.
Benjamin +. Shaw and William p.
White, representing the three Will
mington hospitals and Hope Farm.
At the conference the hospital rep
resentatives urged the court TO in
crease the tax rate from cents.
the original figure agreed upon by
the rural members. TO 6 cents. so
that the hospitals and Hope Farm
could be provided for.
II was pointed out that the in
crease OF one per cent on the rate
would net the county an additional
$4,000. and this. with the amount
provided for In the previous budget
for the hospital, $4,000. would brine
the total appropriations to the his
pitals up to $4,000.
When the court convened after tho
conference, II was announced that
the bank balance TO the credit OF
the county at the close OF the nsca
year would be approximately $40, 900
The budget was then read. It be.
ing based on a total assessment OF
s1,269,967.23; pawnbrokers' and
junk dealers licenses. $1,000; dos
tax, $1,000; fines and costs. $4,000
fees from court house Offices, S75,-
900; miscellaneous. $4,000. The OK
penditures were estimated as; Sal.
aries. s215.O00; Public Building
Commission maintenance fund. S45.-
600; board OF prisoners. $50. 600
Ferris Industrial School. SIS, 900
Delaware Industrial School for Girls
$4,000; trustees OF the poor. s65..
900; hospitals and Hope Farm, $40
CONTINUED on Page Nine.)
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
STRUCK BY TRAIN,
HE RUNS AWAY

Nicholas Murphy. OF Philadelphia,
may claim honors as one OF the
lucklest mortals extant. Murphy
walked into a moving train between
Boothwyn and ogden streets, on tho
Baltimore and Ohio railroad The
locomotive cylinder tapped him upon
tho shoulder and Murphy described
loon. alighung on his feet. Then
he sank 20 the ground.
When a foreman OF a gang OF
laborcrs rushed 10 where he sat.
Murphy sprang TO his feet and ran
away. thinking he would be arrested
for trespassing upon the railroad.
He had escaped injury. and the
worst damage done was 10 tho
temper OF the conductor OF IN" flyer.
which was delayed ten minutes.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
BEATS OFF THUGS
WHO TRY ASSAULT

A. c. Patterson. 1917 Delaware
avenue. head electrician at the
plant OF tho Joseph Bancroft and
Sons Company. was attacked by two
men as he walked from a street car
to his home several nights ago. hut
managed TO beat them of without
any serious injury TO himself
Patterson attributes the attack TO
some men recently discharged by
him at the plant.
The police were notihed ana a
watch has been kept as IL was
thought the men might make an
other attempt
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
GEORGE A WATTS
DE VALERA s PEACE REPLY

lera will insist on having with him
those Sim Fein leaders who have
been most obnoxious to the British.
There was believed 10 be a possi-
bnity that De Valera viii demand
permission 70 call a session OF the
Dali Eireann 10 consider Lloyd
Georges invitation This permis-
sion would mean at least temporary
release Of a score OF Irish prisoners.
Preparations were made today for
the installation OF the South Irish
Parliament tomorrow. The council
room in the Department OF Agricul-
ture building was being arranged for
the event which is expected TO bring
out only a small minority OF the
members elected as the Sim Feiners
refuse to sit.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
THESE BOYS ROBBED
IN VIEW OF CROWD

A gang OF eight boys broke open
the fruit and candy stand operated
by Mike johnson" adjoining John
son Brothers butcher shop. at Sew
enth and King streets, Sunday after
noon at o'clock and stole candy
valued at SIS and several dollars in
change. The act was witnessed by
people across the street. but the boys
worked so quickly they got away be-
fore an alarm could be given.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
BAND CONCERT

The Mayor and Community
Service announce the follow
ing program for the band
concert and community sing
10 be held this evening az
Madison Playground. Third
and Madison streets, from s
to 10 o'clock
BAND CONCERT
Overture. king Midas,
Eilenberg
Selection. Wonderland
Waltz. Mighty LAX a Rose"
Intermezzo. Ramona" Johnson
The Indian Bride, Reed Bird,
Reed
Melodies from "The Dollar
Princess sss.ssss t'dll
Idyll The Forge I'm the Forest
Michaelis
rThe Star-Spangied Banner"
The Philharmonic Band
j. Norris Robinson, Director
The singing Will be conducted
by Mr.. Leon Rossman or Com
munity Service The program Is
~Mammv.r ''Marrie." "Oid
piack Hoe" There's a Long.
Long Trail" Let the Rest OF
the World Go BY"
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
PYrHIAN SISTER TO MEET.

A meeting Of the charter mem-
bers OF the new Pythian Sister Tenn
pie organization will be held az
O'Clock tomorrow evening in the
parlors Of Pythian Castle, SOC West
afraaf
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
SUN AND TIDE.
LOST AND FOUND.

Il OST-LADY'S WATCH, N HUNT
IL ing case. at Brandywine Springs. In
Fun Chase, between ITO and 7.4O, Sun
day evening Mothers watch. Liberal
reward. Ellsworth Gregg, Crnnston
heights Marshallton. Del june2s-it
Ccontinued on PAGE hfteen)
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
ToDAY,s rENIpERATURE

At The Evening Journal ONCE.
500 A. M...S2 1901 p. M...92
400 A. MSS 100 p. NJ. "a
Evening journal., 1921-06-28

Have you tried Glover Dairy But
ter? Phone 154O-154L-Ady.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
The Weather

Unsettled weather tonight and
Wednesday. probably local thunder
showers little change in tempera-
ture, gentle to moderate southwest
and west winds.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28

Answer to yesterdays ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-25
Republican County
Committee tOLocate
In West 10th Street
Large Brooklyn Embroidery
Firm Rents Store in East
37ih ST.. Near 9Th Ave-:
Oiher Business Leases

Albert B. Ashforth. Inc, leased space
in the Tilden building los West Forti-
eth street, to the Republican county
committee and the Air Felt Shoe Pol
ishin- Machine Corporation: also
space at 366 Fifth avenue to the King
Knit Wear, Inc, and Robert Shapiro.
FcaSc 4 Gilman leased the store and
basement at l6 East Thirty-scvcnth
street. just Oft Fifth avenue, to Stein
crs, Inc. a Brooklyn firm. which is a
large manufacturer of embroidcries.
Carsteln & Iinnckin, Inc, leased
space at d30-a51 Fourth avenue to Gro
ncnberg & Leuchtac; the store and
basement al Alp Fourth avenue to
knlckorbocker Silk Company, and 4
floor to Schlivck Brothers Fabric Cor
poratlon; space at 20 Fourth avenue
TO Andrea Stattaneggia; space at 4
West Twen'N-inth street to Brvson dc
lass McCloskcy and Mrs. Charlotte II.
l.angdon; space al 3 West Twenty
ninth street to the Belmont Costume
Company, Industrial Magazines, Inc.
and Lark Cloak & suit Company. Inc. {;
space at 396 broadway to Servic ,
Equipment Company; j. NJ. Levine &
Co; store. basement and loft at s9.t
900 Broadway to Louis Sicghcrt & BIO;
a floor ut 10 Sprmg street to NJ. & H.
Stone; space at 2l1 Fourth avenue, to
Brown Method Company; space at 156
Fourth avenue to Standard Br hnzc
Powder Company; space al 26S T 5urtt
avenue to Jacobs, Eo~ow & Co.; space
al 1926 Fifth avenue to Samuel M.dslcr;
and space a BOB Fifth avenue to the
international Tag Company.
Duross Company leased to John Pike
the store and basement 279 Wstcl
Street and for for Bech Van. to the
Star Sun Trading Company the second
loft at II Reado Street
Chares $. Keller rented tre scconc
andthrd lofts of 3s7 Sixth Avenue tt
the Montclair Jewclry Noscty Mfg
Company; also the first loft to Miller
& Gangs.