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Evening journal., 1921-10-28
SAYS
HE STOLECHILD
Steps Taken to. Have Man
Arrested at Wilmington
Sent Back to Asylum
CHILD SCREAMS
AT SIGHT OF MAN

Confessing that he kidnapped
threo-year-old Carl Carlin from East
Camden on October 16. Charles +.
Hemphin. a former inmate OF the
State Hospital for the Insane. at
Trenton. was returned 10 Camden
yesterday afternoon from this city
where he was arrested Wednesday.
"I was reading a funny paper
when I saw the boy playing near
the bridge" said Hemphin in a
statement TO the police. II asked
him II he wanted 10 take a ride on
a trolley car and he said he did.
took him along with me and we
went 70 Philadelphia and then out
into the country. I did not hurt
the boy"
Asked 10 further tell where he had
been with the lad. Hemphill wan
dered in his explanation. From
scraps OF his conversation II was
CLEANED that three OF the seven
nights he was away with the Carlin
boy were spent in a railroad station
two other nights they were given
shelter at the home Of a Mrs. Anna
Smith. as he remembered IL.
Carl Carlin. the kidnapped boy
Continued on Page Twenty.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28

People by the hundreds have turn
ed out at different locations about
the city the past two days TO see the
filming OF The Evening Journal pho
toplay - Romance OF Whining
ton"
Harr-- Silhes. who plays the part OF
Leonard Bradley. the hero. was as
signed that part by the director on
condition that he shave on his very
attractive little moustache. but he
insists that he will let it grow back
Immediately upon completion OF his
work as leading man for The Jour
nal movies.
Such a large crowd gathered at
Tenth and Market streets yesterday
that the police rushed there expect
ing to find a fight in progress, only
TO discover Il was a movie" fight
Additional scenes were taken yes
terday at the Harlan plant OF the
Bethlehem shlpbuilding Corporation.
and at White Brothers. Eleventh
near Orange street. The wedding
scene occurred at the Church OF the
New Jerusalem, corner OF Pennsyl-
vania avenue and Broome street.
The Rev. DR.. George II. Dole elated
the young folks by consenting 70 ap-
pear as the pastor who Is supposed
20 have oficated at the wedding and
everyone there showered the bride
and groom with confetti and stream
ers as they departed on their honey
moon. Mayor Harvey had a promi-
nent part in this picture.
White Bros. OF los West Elev'
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
BACK TO
SEAT In HOUSE

WASHINGTON. oct. IS Omitted
Press) ).-Representauve Thomas L.
Blanton. Democrat. Texas. who es-
capped expulsion from Congress by
eight votes yesterday and later was
"censured." took his seat as usual in
the House today.
He appeared completely recovered
from his breakdown Of late yester-
day when he fell twice in a faint
while making his way from the
chamber. where he stood before the
House and received the censure Of
Speaker Gillette.
II have work TO do in the House
and viii stay there" he declared.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
JOHN ]. KENNEDY,
ARCHITECT, dies
Succumbs in Phila. Hos
pital Where He Had Gone
TO be Operated on
IN ILL-HEALTH
FOR SIX MONTHS

John ]. Kennedy. aged 40 years
we'll known architect died this morn
ing in the Lankenau Hospital, Phil
adelphia. where he had gone to be
operated on by DR.. John Deaver.
Although in III health for the past
six months or more the deceased
continued 10 practice his profession
and conduct his business affairs un-
til last Saturday. when. in hope OF
remedying his complaint. he entered
the hospital FOR an operation. His
vitality was so low and his strength
so much exhausted. however DIT.
Deaver was unable 10 operate, and
at o'clock this morning he died.
His wife. Mrs. Rose M. Kennedy.
and his sister Miss Margaret Ken
nedy. his only surviving relatives.
were at his bedside.
Mr.. Kennedy was born In this city
October 27. 1881, and received his
education in the schools OF Whining
ton and the University OF Pcnnsyl-
vania- He was employed for a while
at the Harlan and Hollingsworth
plant OF this city. and in 1908. with
his brother. since deceased, formed
Continued on Page Twenty-fourl
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
REVENUE OFFICIALS
AT ODDS OVER BEER

WASHINGTON. oct. 2s (United
Press The internal revenue bureau
and the prohibition enforcement de-
partment were at odds today on
whether the real beer left over from
the pre-prohibition days can be sold
under the medicenal beer regulations
At the Office 'of Secretary OF the
Treasury Mellon II was declared this
beer can be sold. Today prohibition
enforcement officials declared the
beer cannot be used. Brewers hav-
ing supplies OF old beer must extract
the alcohol and make new medicinal
beer for sale under the new regula-
tlons. This will mean much time
must elapse before the new patches
mature.
Drys believe that by the time spe-
cial beer IS available under the lat
est edict they will have forced the
anti-beer through Congress thus
stopping the sale OF medicinal beer
before Il Is we'll started
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
Cuts off Mustache For Part
In Romance Of Wilmington
1hrOngS See Picture Filmed

enth street. placed a number OF
Hudson and Essex cars at the dis
posal OF the young people to take
them about the city while doing their
movie work and as the work con-
tinucs you can look for the movie"
cast as they go footing about the
city today.
The proposal scene took place
this morning on Van Buren street
bridge over the Brandywine and the
home scenes took place al the home
OF Mrs. Huxley Harvey. 9O3 Broome
street. who is the mother OF Mayor
Harvey. Another scene was staged
in front OF the Municipal Building.
Hundreds OF persons gathered there
and enjoyed the filming OF this scene.
Everyone is commenting on the
excellence OF the cast. for their work
is so much better than was expect
ed Of people without any previous
experience in that line. Baby Hazel
Moore plays the part OF Baby Ath-
erton and led the wedding process
sion from the church. This child
was absolutely without fear and the
large crowd instead OF abashing the
little ode only stimulated her TO
her task and everyone was delight
ed with this charming little baby.
A resume OF this afternoons work
viii be given in tomorrow's Even
ing Journal and the picture viii be
shown at the Queen Theatre the
week OF November Z as an added
feature 10 their regular program.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
Papa Aherton :"
Not MlPreSSdrio,
Just Plain Mayor

As the result OF the part play
ed by Mayor Harvey in the mo-
ton pictures depicting the "Ro-
nance OF Wilmington" he is
being petitioned by young
women and girls for endorse
ment 10 enable them to break
into Filmland.
To these letters the Mayor IS
making reply that although he
may be a success in the role OF
a motion picture actor, the
honor has been thrust upon him
and he Is not in position to act
as impressario or promoter for
the ambitions OF others. much
as he would like TO do so.
Mayor Harvey has proved a
surprise" OF first magnitude TO
Director Steiner. who frankly
says that in all his experience
he has not found a chief execu-
tive OF any city so excellent an
actor. As papa Ather1on," "
tho Mayor has met with vicissi-
tudes OF a fond parent with a
sympathetic fortitude that has
called forth rounds OF applauqs
from the spectators.
The Mayor is looking forward
with a deal OF interest 10 the
display OF the Romance OF Will
mington" on the screen OF the
Queen Treatre during the wee.-
beginning Monday. November 7.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
THOMAS MAL0NEY,
WAR VETERAN, DEAD

Thomas Maloney. one OF the most
highly esteemed citizens OF Town
send, died at his home there yester-
day in his eighty-hrst year.
Mr.. Maloney was born in Ireiar
but came to this country with his
family when a small boy. He was a
veteran OF the Civil War. a member
OF First Delaware Regiment, par
ticipating in most OF the battles In
which that regiment was engaged.
He was wounded in Eve engage
ments Most Of his life was spent al
Townsend where he conducted the
hardware business for thirty years.
He was a member OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. remarkable
Bible student and an ardent Sunday
school worker.
He is survived by three daugh-
ters. Mrs. Mollie Jacobs. OF Milling
ton. Nd: Mrs. Harvey Daniels. OF
Wilmington. and Mrs. Ella Morgan,
OF Townsend. and two brothers. ID.
b. Maloney. Of Townsend. and Rich
ard Maloney. OF Wilmington. and
one half brothers. James Denning, OF
Wilmington.
Private funeral services will be
held at his home October 80. at 100
ID. m
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
CITY FIREMEN
ON PROBATION
Selected Men Must Work
Six Months to Qualify
For Positions
GIVE CONTRACT
FOR UNIFORMS

The Department OF Public Safety
next week will begin making up the
permanent list OF fremen. who viii
be appointed for a probationary
period OF six months, the same as
policemen. II is the intention OF
the directors 10 have the list OF 100
hremen completed not later than
November is. and possibly sooner.
as It will require two weeks in which
20 make the uniforms and Il Is de-
sired that all men shall be uniform
ed when they go on duty on Deem
Der /.
The contract for supplying uni
forms has been awarded to S.
Abrahams. OF Philadelphia, at an
average price OF $50 The uniform
comprises a dress coat, dress trous-
ers and overcpat. The uniform is 70
be OF the type similar TO that used by
the FIRE department OF New York
city.
other bids for equipment may be
awarded this afternoon as the d.
rectors are anxious to have all de-
tails ready before the end OF No
vember. so that there shall be no
further delay.
The directors have announced that
in selecting members OF the fire de-
partment nothing shall be consid-
cred but a mans character physical
condition and the showing made In
the training school.
No rqnorf has xrof hoor roooft-o1
from the underwriters as 10, the test
OF the two Ahrens-Fox engines, yes.
Continued On Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
SEES SPITEIN
HIS ARREST
Levy Courtman Says He's
Accused of Speeding
After 2 Months
OPPOSED 'SQUIRE'S
MAN FOR JOB

Branding his arrest on a charge
OF violating the tranc laws as
persecution. Frank r. Jones. Levy
Court Commissioner today announc-
ed his intention to nght the charge
through =. Warren Green. his at
torney. The warrant for Mr.. Jones'
arrest was sworn out by Magistrate
George r. Binder. OF Elsmere. and
the case Is scheduled 70 be held at
Elsmere on next Monday night.
The warrant alleges that Jones' AL
legged offense OF speeding on the Lin
coin Highway was committed last
September. Mr.. Jones said today
that his arrest was the outcome OF
his refusal 10 have George Ingram.
police officer OF Eismere. elected a
county constable last August. Mag
istrate Binder appeared before the
Levy Court at that time. according
TO Mr.. Jones and raised the question
as TO what right George Whittinr-
ton. rural police officer. had OF max
ing arrests In that section. as ne was
not a constable. II was said that
Squire Binder favored the election OF
ingram 70 the position Of constable
but Mr.. Jones made a motion at the
meeting OF the Levy Court thai
Wilmington be elected a county con.
stable, which was approved.
This displeased Magistrate Bindei
and the arrest followed. according
TO Mr.. Jones.
Efforts to locate Magistrate Bin.
der today failed. II being said AT nj.
Continued on page hfteen)
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
BULLET WOUND KILLS
71-YEAR-OLD WOMAN

Mrs. Charlotte Melchotr. aged II
years who shot her self with a
twenty-five callibre rife at her
home 1909 North Union street, yes
terday afternoon. died IN the Homeo-
pathic Hospital. at 2.sO o'clock this
morning.
Mrs. Melchoir vas the wife Of
Ludwig W Melchoir. who for years
WAS caretaker of German Hall. For
several months she has been in fail
ing health. and It is thought by her
family that the fear OF ultimately
losing her sight unbalanced her
mind.
Mrs. Melchoir is survived by her
husband. one son, Ferdinand Mel
choir, OF 517 North Union street, and
a daughter. Mrs. Joseph Hess. OF
Richardson Park. She was an estim-
able woman. The funeral will take
place from the home OF her son at
2 O'Clock Monday afternoon. with
the Rev Frederick Doerr, pastor OF
English Lutheran Church. oniciating
Interment will be in Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery.
Have you tried Glover Dairy But
TrHn-TEtT Adv
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
OUT NEXT MONTH.

According to latest word received
at the Chamber Of Commerce, the
new wilmington city directory. now
in progress Of publication. will not
be issued before the middle OF next
month. The r. L. Polk Company.
New York. publishers OF the direc-
tory. at first expected to issue the
volume BY the first Of October. Then
it was announced that 1t would not
be issued until the latter part OF this
month. Now comes another delay
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
RAIL LBROTHERHOODS CANCEL STRIKE ORDER;
PAYROLL BANDITS SOON IN STATE PRISON
LLOYD GEORGE TO FORCE
'iSHOW DOWN" ON IRISH
QUESTION IN COllLNOMS

LONDON. oct 2s.-U mite d
Press)-Lloyd George today mar
shaied the government forces for a
show down on the Irish issue in
Commons next Monday.
The "die hards" OF the conserva-
tives announced their intention Of
challenging the governments con-
duct of the Irish negotiations in a
debate. The Prime Minister has
accepted the challenge and will con-
slider the motion for debate as one
calling for a vote OF censure. He
will stake his government on the
question.
Lloyd George takes but little risk.
and he knows 1t. His political enc
niles OF the labor and liberal parties
will be solidly behind him. in sup
port Of his policy OF negotiating with
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
Hope To HAVE
HOLD.Ur PAIR
BACK TONIGHT
Chief Black Leaves Rich
mond in Auto With Wolfe
And Mckinney
HAD NOT TOLD WHERE
STOLEN $1,000 IS HIDDEN
;pecial to The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal
RICHMOND. Va. oct. 2S.-Chief
OF Police Black. Captain OF Detec-
tlves Benson and Detective Kempski
from Wilmington. Del, arrived here
at a late hour last night and this
morning they took charge OF Francis
Mckinney and Eddie Wolfe. wanted
in that city for highway robbery.
The men were ready TO go. and they
waived requisition papers and said
they would not fight.
Chief Black and his men then
handcuffed both OF the bandits and
placed them In the automobile they
had bought in Washington and at
noon they left here for Washington.
Sergeant Foreman OF Wilmington,
drove the car, he having come here
with the other officers.
Chief Black said he would sell
the car TO the men from whom II
was bought and would leave there
this afternoon for Wilmington by
train. hoping to arrive there at .
O'Clock tonight
Chief OF Detectives Wright OF
Richmond. had another session with
Mckinney and Wolfe last night, but
Continued on page 1o)
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
HARDING IS
With
VISIT SOUTH
President to Work for 80
Per Cent. Surtax in Rev
enue Revision Bill
GLAD RAIL STRIKE
ORDER Is CANCELLED

WASHINGTON. oct. 2s.-CUnited
Press)-President Harding believes
that action by the Senate in increas-
ing the surtax rates In the revenue
revision bill from 80 TO so per cent.
will hamper government efforts 10
rehabilitate the railroads. Il was
learned shortly after ne returned
to the White House today from his
Southern trip.
The Presidential train arrived soon
after IL o'clock. making the run from
Atlanta In two hours less than the
fastest regular train schedule
Harding is said TO believe that the
refusal OF the Senate to cut the sur
tax rates may interfere with the
prompt sale OF $500. 900. 900 worth
OF railroad securities held by the
government. the proceeds OF which
arc to be used TO pay the railroads
claims against tho government He
may take some steps 20 have the sur
taxes reduced 70 the level OF 80 per
cent. as passed by the House when
the measure comes up In conference.
The President was in good spirits
on his return because OF the settle
ment OF the threatened rail- strike.
Il am greatly pleased" ne said.
At Manassas. Va. the President
chatted with Confederate veterans
while the train stopped a few min
utes.
Upon his return 20 Washington ne
went direct to the White House FOR
a cabinet meeting.
The President was highly eiated AZ
( his reception in the south. Despit.
the frank talk about the Negro ques
ton. President Harding was rreete
uproariousiy everywhere and Demo
cratic letders gave unqualified ap'
proval TO his utterances.
why it's what we have beer
4 preaching down here FOR 20 years.
Clark Howell. Democratic nationa
committeeman from Georgia dc.
clared. other leaders expressed
similar approval.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
WORKONLAW
To PREVENT
RAILSTRIKE
One Suggestion is That
Teeth" be Put in Esch-
Cummins Act
ALSO MAY APPEAL
THE ADAMS0NLA

WASHINGTON, oct. ss Omitted
Press) with a general strike avert
ed after II threatened the country
for two weeks. a general movement
was started In Congress today 20
make such a situation impossible In
the future.
Tho chief means 10 his eni will
be TO put teeth" in the Esch-Cum-
Minis railroad law by f1aking deci-
sions OF the Railway Labor Board
mandatory on both carriers and the
employees.
Meanwhile more freight reduc-
tions are expected TO be announced
soon by tho l. c. C.. as the result OF
the cancellation OF the strike call
The administration had decided Il
would not be coerccd into certain
steps previously contemplated b,
the strike situation. Cuts IN tn
rates on iumtcr and on fruits an'
vegetables from the Pacific coas
have been virtually agreed upon.
Official Washington, although
Believed the strike would be averted
was greatly pleased with the deci
sion OF the brotherhood chiefs 70 cal
or the strike. and at the success OF
F the Railroad Labor Board In induc-
ing the union leaders 10 take such
action.
Secretary OF Commerce Hoover
stated that the boards victory was
a big step toward the settlement OF
all Industrial disputes by arbitration
Of Government tribunals.
Had the board failed 20 bring
about a cancellation OF the strike, a
move would have been started In
7 Congress TO abolish It. but the gen
eral opinion prevails that its powers
should be strengthened.
This has been advocated by sen.
ator Cummlns. Iowa. chairman o
the Senate Interstate Commerc'
Committee and co-author OF th'
E,sch -Cummins law.
One OF the great dihiculties tina
has always confronted Congress ha
been to enact compulsory arbitra
CONTINUED on page hfteen)
Evening journal., 1921-10-28

Sim Fein. Even the Ulster con-
tingent in the House will side with
the government against the extreme
reactlonaries who will be attacking
the Irish negotiations.
The Labor Party has voted 20 op-
pose solidly the vote OF censure on
the government. BY swapping up
the conservative challenge. Lloyd
George has aligned with him his
bitterest enemies.
The Irish conference itself re-
mained in committee stage, George,
Birkenhead. Grimth and Collins APP
parentily being unable to agree upon
a formula that would permit the con-
ference proper to resume its ses-
s.onA
The next British-Irish conference
on peace WIN be held probably Tues
day It was learned authoritatively.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
THREE WOMEN HURT
In AUTO ACCIDENT

Special OF The Evening Journal.
DOVER. oct. 2s.-In an automo-
bile accident last evening just west
OF town. Mrs. Lynch wife Of the
lighthouse keeper at Mahons', Mrs.
Gilbert Courley and Mrs. Samuel
Gourley relatives. were all three
badly cut and bruised. Mrs. Lynch
and Mrs. Gilbert GOuriey sustaining
severe cuts In turning from a
side road into the main road near
the farm OF Judge Hastings west
OF Dover. the car overturned
Evening journal., 1921-10-28

CHICAGO. Oct IS (United Prcss).
The October 80 railroad strike or
der was cancelled today.
News that the i've big brother
hoods had bowed To the authority OF
the government as represented by
the United States Railroad Labor
Board was transmitted to 10000
workers Of the transportation group
OF rail employees.
brotherhood men in n conference
that lasted all day and far into the
night decided 10 rcscind the order
for a strike which was TO start ~
ESQ sunday morning.
The basis OF settlement follows:
1. Brotherhoods accept tho
assurance OF the Railroad Board
that no petitions for cuts in
wages. presented by carriers
will be considered until de-
cisions are reached on rules and
working conditions. This Is
taken 10 mean there will be no
wage cuts on the roads for a
year.
2. Railroad executives have
promised not TO act arbitra-
rily in matters OF wages and
working conditions but 10 sub
NIT an matters to the Railroad
Board.
To Ben Hooper, President Hard
ing's spokesman on the Railroad
Board Is given the credit for avert
ng the strike.
Hooper appeared as an ''uninvited
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen-)
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
MEMORIAL WINDOW
TO BE UNVEILED

A beautiful memorial window has
been placed in the Brandywine NJ
z. Church, 1900 Market street, In
honor OF the thiIty-one young men
and one young woman, members Of
the church and Sunday school VINO
served America in the World War
The window will be unveiled with
appropriate exercises on Sunday
morning, November 6, at 1880
O'Clock. The Rev. John S. Wilson,
ID. D.. district superintendent OF the
Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal
Conference. will preach the sermon.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
SHIP GOES DOWN;
NO LOSS OF LIFE

SAN FRANCISCO. oct. 2s Omitted
Press) The Japanese steamer Fu-
kui Maru was sunk at midnight IN
the Pacific $50 miles west OF Cape
lattery, Wash. Passengers and
crew we're picked up by the steamer
Westivan. None was lost
Details OF the disaster were lack
ing, but dispatches indicated a sud-
den gale approaching the violence Of
a hurricane was responsible.
Both the Westivan and the Fukui
Maru were bound from Seattle TO
Japan.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
FORTY MORE on CITY jon.

The Water Department has taken
on forty additional men required in
the laying OF the 16-inch water main
from Christiana avenue and Com
merce street to the harbor terminal
to supply water for fire and other
purposes. The men selected were
named by City Councilmen. each be-
ing given the privilege OF naraing
three. No additional help is now
needed.
The Water Department has COM
pleted the laying OF the water main
on West Fourth street. but the street
is still open in some places TO per
NIT the making OF service connec-
tionA
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
Warning BY CoDern-
ment TO Use Every
Effort Against Rail-
road Wdlkout Forces
Cancellation Of Octo-
Der 30 Strike Order
ROADS WON'TA
ARBITRARILY

CLEVELAND. o.. oct. 2s
Omitted Press) Code messages
officially calling off the threat
ened railroad strike were being
dispatched from brotherhood
headquarters here today. The
messages. according TO en-
ployes. were written in advance
80 that there would be no de-
lay.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
VICNrEAD HUNT SHOW.

All persons who have entries In
the Vicmead Hunt show which will
be held tomorrow at the home Of
Mrs. Victor dupont. Jr.. Guyencourt.
are asked 70 have the horses at the
DUPONT estate promptly at
o'clock There will be eleven classes
in the show and each class has a
large entry.
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
MuzPAH CLASS BAKE.

Mizpah Bible Glass OF Grace NJ. f.
sunday school will hold = bake sale
tomorrow morning at the Whining
ton Gas Company's Office. Home
made cakes. bread, rolls and pies
will be offered. The sale will open al
s o'clock
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
f. d. HEARNE WEAKER.

Edward ID. Hearne. attorney. OF
Middletown, who shot himself twice
in the head at his home early last
Saturday morning. is growing weak
er. 1t was said at the Delaware Has
pital that the patients chances for
recovery are growing more doubt
full
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
HANDSOME GnT FoR HINI.

Clarence /. Walker, who has a
garage on Jackson street, between
Ninth and Tenth streets, and who
celebrated his forty-sixth birthday
anniversary on Wednesday, was the
recipient OF a green gold watch and
chain. the gift OF patrons OF the gar
age. The gift is rather unique in
design and Mr.. Walker Is proudly
exhibiting Il TO frisndG
Evening journal., 1921-10-28
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre invitations (war tax paid.
are extended through the Journal CAS-
sifed Dararfnent foday-look for your
name today IN the Classified Advs.-
Tor a showing saturday. of
TOM MOORE. ~
"NApE IN HEAVEN.
AT TIE MAJESTIC.
AND
WANDA HAWLEY. IN
''HER STURDY OAK"
AT THE ARCADIA.
SEE PACu z TODAL