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Evening star., 1921-03-18
By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright, 1921.

By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright, 1921.
TOXIC, March 18.-Sitting alone in
a bare room Of his private palace at
Odawara, denying himself to all WIS.,
itors except members of his fmmedi-
ate family and refusing to take part
in the critical national affairs, Field
Marshal Prince Arimoto Yamagata,
for nearly half century the greatest
individual figure in Japan. has gone
into voluntary isolation.
The eldest of the three surviving
genro that link the national life be-
tween feudal and present-day Japan,
he is following the inflexible code of
the Samurai-a code difficult for west
ern minds to grasp. His intimate
friends say that the retirement from
the outside world will continue a
year unless the time is terminated
sooner by higher power" meaning
the emperor. The method of termina-
ton depends upon whether the royal
message is favorable or unfavorable.
The penalty the grim warrior is
imposing on himself is a severe one
for a man who has for more than a
generation been leader in national
affairs. He will be eighty three
years old in April and his life is
nearing it's end.
Actuated by what he considered
the highest motives and what he be-
lieved to be his duty to the imperial
Evening star., 1921-03-18
ALLEN OFFERS FAIR DEAL
TO NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE
Kansas Governor Calls Movement
Class Minded, But Advocates.
Free Speech.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associa ted Press.
TOPEKA, Kan, March 1S.-In con-
nection with an order for an investiga-
ton of the refusal to permit Non-Par-
tisan League speakers to address a
meeting at Marion Wednesday night,
Gov. Henry J. Allen today issued a
statement in which he asserted that he
was opposed to the league movement,
but that every effort would be made to
see that league workers received fair
treatment
The governor characterized the league
movement as one TO preach class mind
ed doctrine.
Former United States Senator J. r.
Burton. who was escorted from Great
Bend last Saturday night, was one of
those refused permission to speak at
the Marion meeting, according to re-
ports reaching the governors office.
Gov. Allen directed the attorney general
to bring Marion officials here and ques-
ton them concerning the affair.
Gov. Aliens statement follows:
1T is my intention to exhaust every
power of my Office to prevent future
disorders and to protect the name of
this state and rights of its people under
our laws guaranteeing free speech"
Evening star., 1921-03-18

turned over to them after a previous
check by employees of the institution
had shown the amount in the vaults
to be correct.
The transfer was made January L.
to IA. The shortage was discovered
on the afternoon of the 18th and re-
ported to Robert G. Hilton, assistant
treasurer in charge of the subtreas-
ury. on the morning of the 14tll as
well as to the Secretary of the Treas
ury.
The shortage was reported to the
office of the Treasurer in Washing
ton. and then to the Secretary of the
Treasury. Assistant Secretary Gilbert.
in charge of fiscal affairs. called in
the secret service. The findings in the
case eventually will be sent to the
Evening star., 1921-03-18
NIPPON BANK CLOSES.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1S.-The
Nippon Bank of Sacramento. a Japa-
rese institution. having a capital of
$4,000. failed to open it's doors yes
terday.
In a statement Charles F. Steern
state superintendent of banks. said:
"The bank is heavily involved in
rice loans to Japanese tenant farmers,
Over a period of twelve years, the NOR
tality among domestically organized
Japanese banks devoted to financing
of agricultural enterprises by Japa-
nese has been practically 100 per cent
The present incident is part and
parcel of the highly unsatisfactory
results, economic as we'll as social
where this alien race has extended it's
influence over the soil of California,
either as operators or through financ-
ing operators.
Evening star., 1921-03-18
WITNESS ACCUSES
FELLOW WORKERS
Former Messenger Is Chief
Factor in Charge of Ex-
press Conspiracy.
By the Associated Press.


MACON, Ga. March 1s.-The gov
ernment. in the case against nifty
three men on trial of siXty-four in
dicted by a federal grand jury on
charges of conspiring to rob the
American Railway Express Company
of merchandise in transit. valued at
more than S1.00O.000, will base its
case principally on the testimony to
be given by w. A. Hughes. former
express messenger. who took the
stand late yesterday, it was learned
today.
Hughes named nearly all of the de-
PENDANTS as persons with whom ne.
himself, conspired, according to his
testimony, to rob the express COM
pany.
Shotgun Is Produced.
On the witness stand today Hughes
told first of an alleged transaction in
which he claimed to have sold shot
gun, which he stole from the express
company, to Henry Barlow, one of the
defendants. for $50. He identified a
shotgun brought into the courtroom
as the one on which his testimony
was based. He named j. A. Brad
shaw, defendant, as being one OF
those to whom he talked concerning g
the alleged conspiracy. and other de-
PENDANTS as those with whom he said
he had transactions.
Hughes declared that he and W. E,
Brunner, defendant. stole three bar
rels of fish and sold them to T. A.
Lovelace. Atlanta merchant, for
s39.42. He said the check in payment
was made out to W. NJ. Anderson and
indorsed by himself as w. M. Ander-
son.
Used to Pay Poker Debts.
Many valuable express shipments
alleged to have been stolen by mes
sengers were used to pay poker
debts contracted in games on the
trains, Hughes informed the jury.
Hughes has been under guard for
some time and the court has ordered
that he be closely guarded through
out the trial. because Of alleged
threats that have been made upon
his life if he gave damaging testi-
mony at the trial. a
Evening star., 1921-03-18
Miners TO RESIST
/ WAGE REDUCTIONS
Lewis, Head Of Workers
Union, Says Decision Is Ap-
proved by Executive Board.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March ~
Any attempts to reduce wages of coal
miners in the United States Will De
resisted by the miners union, Johh
L. Lewis, president of the United Mine
Workers of America, declared TO-DAY
in announcing a policy had been APP
proved by the unions executive poaru'
now in session here. The union ihlh-
erS, it was said, have contracts AT
present wage scales that continue un-
ril March 81, 1922.
wage reductions proposed in Wash
tngton, southeastern Kentucky ana
Tennessee, it was said at the union
headquarters, are regarded as pos
sible forerunner of similar proposals
throughout the country. Mr.. Lewis
statement referred specifically TO
these states. and added genera Gee
laration applying to the coal industry
rs a whole.
Lewis Formal Statement.
"The United Mine Workers" said
IIr Lewis formal statement. mas
aid from the first that it would not
ermit wage reductions in view OF the
act that the great majority OF the
mine workers are not making more
than a living wage as it is
Mines in Washington state, II was
said, have shut down because OF the
miners refusal to accept reductions TO
he wage level of October l. 1919. or ap-
,roximately 25 per cent. According to
le statement, assurance has been gwen
le Washington miners that the union
-ould support them in resisting any re-
uction, the international officers say
ig that the operators sought TO Vioiate
leir wage agreement with the miners
Ihis position of the officers, it was an
/ ounced, was approved unanimously TO-
day by the unions executive board.
Mr.. Lewis statement said: THE pno-
losed reduction in Washington will not
e permitted. The present agreement
ill have to stand until it expires by
initiation. The same action has been
lken regarding proposals for reductions
southeastern Kentucky ana Ten
essee. The agreement Will be pro-
cted with the full force of the United
line Workers.
Wage Reduction Uncalled For.
"And while on this subject 1. want
:, go on record as saying that any
tempt to reduce the wages OF the
liners is not only uncalled for, but
=. is indefensible and will be resisted
our organization.
I'm the first place, reduction in
! ie wages of the miners would not
\ suit in any more coal delivery and
ould do tremendous harm to the in
,lstry. Experience has demonstrated
Dat wage reductions in the. coal in
1stry benefit no one. Furthermore.
he wages now being paid in the coal
4 ,dustry are sufficiently low to allow
oal to be produced and sold to the
( ynsumer at a reasonable rate, in COM
I lxison with other commodities. and still
ffSg the operators a good profit"
Evening star., 1921-03-18
WOMAN GETS 20 YEARS.
Pleads Guilty to second-Degree
Murder in Staying Lover.

Frances Spinner. a young colored
woman, who shot and killed her
lover, Andrew Corum. April 1 last, at
18th and T streets northwest, and
then attempted suicide, pleaded
guilty today before Justice Gould to
murder in the second degree.
She had been indicted for first-de-
gree murder. but the government was
willing to accept the plea of the
lesser offense
Justisce Gould imposed the mini
mum sentence of twenty years in the
penitentiary. Attorney John II. Will
oon represented the prisoner
Evening star., 1921-03-18
PRINCE Y4MAG4TA DOES PEZNANCE
FOR OPPOSING ROYAL BEIROTHAL

dynasty, Prince Yamagata took a
firm stand regarding the bethrothal
of Crown Prince Hirohito and his
trip to Europe. While his attitude
was unchanged and unregretted, he
deplored the ensuing controversy
among all classes of society over the
matter. That he was factor in
causing public discussion of mat
ter involving the names of the pres
ent and futureaemperors was the Of
fense for which he is now doing pen
ance.
AS president of the privy council
Prince Yamagata wields a power
greater than that of the house of
peers. and as the senior adviser to
the emperor. he prorogues diets and
makes ministries. An ardent mill
tarist. he was responsible for the
organization of the government which
placed the army outside the SUPER
vision of the ministry.
Evening star., 1921-03-18

office of the solicitor OF the Treasury
Department for his judgment as to
such legal action as may be necessary.
The bond which Mr.. Hilton gave the
Treasury Department upon his APP
pointment is being held in Washing
ton. However, because of the fact that
the money disappeared while agents
of the department in Washington
were in charge of the local office. Mr..
Hilton will ask to be relieved from re-
sponsibility for the loss under his
bond.
Evening star., 1921-03-18

George B. Bishop. for thirty years let
.er carrier on the water front, has been
PRESENTED with a testimonial purse by
merchants and residents along eth and
Water streets southwest.
Mr.. Bishop. who has been a carrier
With the Washington city post Office
dnce 1891. was born in 1865. Continu-
Jusly for thirty years he has delivered
etters along the two streets named, and
% known to everybody IN the vicinity.
Evening star., 1921-03-18
U. S. TREASURY SHORT
$32, 900 At BALTIMORE
Condition Disclosed During Check
of Funds After Transfer Is
Made by Subtreasury.

BALTIMORE. Md. March 1S.-A
$4,000 shortage has been discovered
in the funds of the Baltimore sub
treasury. The shortage was found by
United States Treasury officials at the
subtreasury in checking up $20.oOo.oo0
Evening star., 1921-03-18
THREATENED CONFLAGRATIO

From the Princeton Tiger.
He-Reggie's girl has money to
burn.
she-Yes. I hear she's looking for
a match.
Evening star., 1921-03-18

The telephone wires in the United
States aggregate 28.827,1S8 miles
enough to girdle the earth at the equa-
tor 1,153 times
Evening star., 1921-03-18

a game warden of Centreville. Nd.
arrested his 1r-old son
for shooting a raccoon in violation OF
game law
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
153 CHILDREN In
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

The Daily Vacation Bible School
at the First Italian Presbyterian
Church on DUPONT and Seventh
streets. has been very encouraging
during the week. 1853 boys and girli
have been enrolled and the average
attendance has been 100.
Bible study, verses committed to
memory. the children's Catechism.
music and handwork are taught dur
ing the morning session.
Miss Martha Alexander. superin-
tendent Ga manual training teach
err. teaches 80 boys and girls in the
highest grade. Miss Jennie Riley
has large class OF girls from .
to IL years old and Miss Edith Eb-
boson has a class OF boys the same
ages Miss Elizabeth Morton has
the kindergarten children with a
helper. II have been enrolled.
Mrs A Dassori. the general mis-
slonary on the field is keeping in
close touch with all tho depart
ments
The Sharpless- Hondler Ice Cream
Company gave the children a very
pleasant surprise by donating gal
Ions OF delicious strawberry ice
cream, also spoons and saucers.
The teachers feel .greatiy encour.
aged and hope for greater success,
in the future.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
is 1T RICHARDSON?

One would need much space 10
give a list OF all the surnames de-
rived from Richard or other forms
Of this popular first name. There
are Richards and Richardson. simp-
ly patronymic, with Dickinson.
Dickerson. etc, derived from the
contraction OF nursename OF Richard
Dick. Riccardo is an Italian
form Of the name that has given
rise to many surnames and Riikard,
the Dutch form, has given rise TO
such surnames as Riker and Rikert
Ritchie is a Scotch surname from
the same source.
The popularity OF Richard as a
first name in England dates from
the time of the Norman conquest.
II was practically unknown until
then and presumably the surnames
derived from it did not exist in Eng
land before that time. II was a
favorite name among the Norman
Dukes and there three kings Of the
name of the English throne and
there probably would have been
more had Il not been for the crimes
of Richard III, who put the name in
bade repute for kings.
Several good old names have been
Evening journal., 1921-07-02

He mentioned the matter to George
T. Crockett. the Fame Company's
engineer. who is considerable of
mechanical genius The idea looked
good TO Mr.. Crockett, who with tba
assistance Of Harry Pinnar and
Frank Mcclure, two other members
OF the company. Immediately went
to work to make a similar device
II was tried out Wednesday aftor-
noon for the first time. and proved
successful.
This sprinkler consists Of pieco
OF 1 \ inch pipe, containing three
rows OF y Inch perforations- The
pipe may be connected to any post
hydrant. and when the water ls
turned on throws a fine. wide
spreading shower OF spray halfway
across the street Fifty children
can bathe al once with this device.
Mr.. Crockett says he is ready TO
duplicate his device in any section
where arrangements can be made TO
install them.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
Pen, PENCIL FOR
RETIRING SECRETARY

Members of the Board of Public
Utility Commission at a meeting last
night presented a fountain pen and
sterling silver pencil to Albert p.
Stetser. the retiring secretary. At
the same time Elwood W. Bartram.
the Mayors secretary was introduc-
ed and assumed his duties as secre-
tary TO the Commission.
The presentation TO Mr.. Stetser
was made by Phillip J. Isaac. presi-
dent of the Commission who said:
I'm your two years OF service as
secretary. you have endeared your
self in the hearts OF every member
OF the commission. You have ever
been courteous and faithful and we
feel It our duty 10 make some pub
lie expression OF our appreciation OF
your efforts. We trust that in future
years you will look back with a
certain amount OF satisfaction-if
for no other reason-an honorab BILE
work well done"
Mr.. Stetzer will be associated in a
clerical capacity with the Delaware
Trust Company.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
YOUR LAST NAME
BY MARY MARSHALL DUFFEE
Copyright 1920. The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

spoiled for kings in Just this way.
No king OF England would dare 70
select the name OF Henry as his
kingly name because OF its associa-
tion with the blue beard. Henry VIII.
But as first name for ordinary in
dividuals Richard continued in pop
uiarity in England and the surnames
derived therefrom are extremely
numerous.
Answers TO Correspondents.
Barber; Undoubtedly Barber Is
an occupational name. but IL must
be borne in mind that the early bar
ber was not only a cutter Of boards
and a shaver of faces. but a hair
dresser as wellH
Gates: This name was first adopt
ed by one who dwelt near or by a
gate. either the gate OF a fortified
town or the gate of a chase or forest
The name was often spelled Ate Gate
and Atte Gate and the surname
Agate is still found in England
Cater is another name from the
same source. At present Gates is
one Of the most usual Of English
surnames.
! Copyright. 1921. by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
KIDDIES NOW GET
STREET SHOWERS

The old FIRE hydrant with improve
ments. standing in front Of the Fame
Fire Company. is arording plenty OF
pleasure for the children in the
neighborhood. these tepid days. A
new device has been added TO the
plug. throwing a big spray for the
benefits Of the Riddles" who don
their bathing suits 20 take proper
advantage OF the cooling deluge.
William j. Lutz. superintendent OF
fires who also Is president Of the
Fame Company. recently read OF a
new device which Is designed 10 af-
ford pleasure and relief TO children
In the crowded tenement districts of
Boston during the hot summer
weather.
Chief Lutz conceived the idea that
the device would be just the thinr
for the kiddies OF the First ward
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
LIGHTNING STRIKES
CHESTERTOWN BARN

CHESTERTOWN. Nd. July p
Lightning struck the barn on the
Stoops -Hossinger farm in Quaker
Neck, damaging il slightly.
The Jim Floyd house in Santiago
was damaged, as was a tenement
house near by. No one was hurt
In Kent county there were II
truck lines. 1872 local lines and $40
stations put out OF commission by
the storm. At Galena the storm
was accompanied by heavy winds
that uprooted trees and blew over a
building on the McCauley farm.
William G. Rasin's barn on his farm
near Still Pod. was struck by light
ming and burned.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
PARABLE OF THE FIRE CRACKERS

mirauon OF all the boys. But he
considered that now he had them
going. they would all buy Twenty
ave Cent Crackers IN the next year.
and thero were no larger ones In
tho isore.
Therefore did no study the mech
anism OF the fire cracker. and he
bought powder. and fuse. and paper
and glue. and he took clay TO stop
tho ends OF tho cracker. and no
rolled the paper around the powder.
and made a FIRE cracker as large
as a length OF stove pipe.
And Il all went exactly as he had
anticipated. save that the coroner
had to get into his Ford car and
ride over about seven townships
before he could decide were TO hold
the inquest
Now / have lived long since that
day. and 1 have seen the process
repeated more than once.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
STEELE GETS COURSE
AT TPLATTSBURG CAMP

According to information received
at the State Armory yesterday after
noon from the War Department J.
n. Steele, OF 1873 West Seventh
street. has been selected for the red
course citizens training camp" at
Plattsburg. n. Y, which opens Aug
ust Z.
Mr.. Steele. who is employed as a
fireman on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. was advised OF his ap-
pointment in a letter from the War
Department
Applications filed at the Whining
ton headquarters are now being ex-
amined at Governors Island. " Y.
and other appointments are expected
at an early date. Candidates for the
camp may enroll not later than
July 10.
Delaware is entitled to send 20
men to the camp. New Castles quota
is 13. About so applications have
been filed in the county up TO last
night. Captain A. Mossman Is in
charge OF recruiting work in this
section
Evening journal., 1921-07-02

I have seen men spreading them
selves like green bay trees, and
determined 70 make more noise than
their neighbors. and 70 do things
that the neighbors could not sur
pass.
And several times in the history
OF the human race. have had oc-
caaon TO look around to find those
same people. and 10, they could not
be found.
Yea. searched diligently for
them. but they had fred their big
cracker. and blown up with It.
Now this have observed con
cerning those men who seek 10 out
do their neighbors, that an whole
bunch OF medium sized fire crackers
costeth no more than one great
cracker. and that the bunch lasteth
longer. and so. sometimes doth the
man who fireth it.
WILLIAM z. BARTON.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
An American s Creed

1 believe. in the Mother Republic
Of the World. one, indivisible, dedi-
Gated by the FrEo rs to liberty under
Just laws. 10 eou3uty Of opportunity
and 10 fraSe, - - To highest and
purest form. ~ rra- true to those
fundamental psnci = s by thu brav-
cry, statesmansJ 3, self-sacrifice
and civic services Of myriads OF
Americans. living and dead-
believe that we OF nn genera
tion owe it 10 the memory of our
noble dead TO hand down, unsullied,
the heritage which, under God, we
hold in trust for generations yet
to be.
believe it is the mission Of the
Mother Republic to bring all man
kind to a saving realization OF the
necessity for true representative
Evening journal., 1921-07-02

government as the only effectual
means for securing to all peoples
The blessings Of peace. prosperity.
freedom and surcease from the evils
inseparable from autocracy, and
that a strong. efficient, well organ
lied America. setting a benehcent
example 10 the world and ready to
defend its soil and principles, when
ever. wherever and however attack
ed, is necessary TO insure the uni
versal triumph Of the American
ideal.
SO believing. I dedicate myself
and all that 1 have. TO the United
States Of America and to tho fur
therance OF those dominant central
principals for which my beloved
country stands so help me God, and
keep me faithful TO this, my sacred
pledge.
GEORGE GILBERT.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02

he mot a boy who had a Five Cent
Cracker that made more noise than
his Whole Bunch.
And he determined to 80 him one
better.
And the next year he bought a
Ten Cent Cracker. and in the year
that followed. he bought a cracker
that cost 20 cents.
And BY that ume he was the ad-
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
OF THE EARTH
PLEASES PRISONERS

'The Dust OF the Earth" present
ed at the New Castle County Work
house. by the Nixon Players last
Saturday night was well received.
Before the presentation there was
singing by the prisoners. The play
ers were so much pleased by the re-
sponse given them by the prison
ers. that they decided TO give a vau-
deville performance at the work.
house the latter part OF this month.
The players are Wilmingtonians and
with the exception OF Harry b.
Reese, who Is director, they are all
amateurs
The play is Of the old homestead
type. Katherine Cavanaugh is the
author. The cast:
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
UNION METHODIST

Services az Union Methodist Epis-
copal Church, Fifth and Washing
ton streets, the Rev. Harvey Winfield
Ewing. d. D., minister. tomorrow
will be: class meeting at $50
o'clock; public worship at 1890
o'clock; Sunday school at 12 o'clock;
Epworth League at 7.15 o'clock;
evening worship at s o'clock; SER
mon. subject. Mounts. Ebal and
Gerizim; Cursing and Blessing" Pa
triotic music.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02
RIRI.E STUDENTS

W. n. Woodwork will speak on
the subject Pictures OF Good Things
to Come" Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. in Jr. o. II. A. NJ. Han. 9O7
Tatnall street. under the auspices OF
the International Bible Students As
sociation
Evening journal., 1921-07-02

T came 20 pass in
the days OF old that
a small boy bought
for himself a
Bunch OF Fire
Crackers that he
might shoot them
or on the Fourth
Day OF July.
And he was Per-
fectly Happy until
his Fire Crackers
gave out. save that
Evening journal., 1921-07-02

Mooney; Charles II. Grantland, sec
retary OF the Republican City Com
mittee: Charles P. Saylor. secretary
OF the Democratic City Committee.
were among the visitors. A large
number OF women were also present.
including Mrs Lyon
Evening journal., 1921-07-02

The Want Ads work for you con-
stantly; that is why they in out
ASv.
Evening journal., 1921-07-02

Business partnerships may be
formed through the use OF the Want
Ads.