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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
F.P. B|GGS DROWNED
WHILE SWIMMING At
PENN'S GROVE, \. ].
Wilmington Man Stricken With
Crampss and Sank Before
Help Came.
BODY HAS BEEN RECOVERED

Caught by the swiftly running tide
in the Delaware river considerable
distance off shore at penn's Grove
y. j.. yesterday afternoon about 2
o'clock, Frank p. Biggs. aged 80 years.
proprietor of a saloon at the south
west corner of Fifth and du Pont
streets, and who lived in an apartment
at 4oi North Adams street, was drawn
under the surface and drowned before
rescuers could reach him. The body
was recovered an hour later and taken
in charge by Coroner b. Noel Gross
OF Penn's Grove. 1t will be brought to
this city today. The funeral will be
held on Thursday. 1t will be private.
Biggs WAS widely known through
out the city. He had followed the
occupation of bar tender for several
years. having worked for several pro-
prietors about town, and more than
"a year ago took charge of and was
managing the saloon at Fifth and du
Pont streets himself. II had been his
custom during the summer month. to
spend the weck-ends at Penn's Grove.
and accordingly he went to that place
last Saturday night, with several COM
panions.
Yesterday, shortly after noon. some
OF them decided 10 take a swim in the
river. Riggs is said to have been an
expert in the water and when he got
a considerable distance out in the
river, no fear was felt for his safety.
One or two of his companions were in
the water not far from where he wa.
swimming. but they heard no cry for
help and saw no distress signals from
the young man. Suddenly he had dis
appeared and a search Of the inme-
diate vicinity failed to reveal any clue
to his whereabouts.
II was then concluded he had beep
drowned. Searching parties went to
work and after dragging the river for
about an hour they recovered the body.
The hands were drawn and contracted
and there was every indication that tho
man had heen seized with cramps. II
is believed he became fstigued when
some distance out in the river. and
that the tide was so strong he could
not swim against II to shore. and.
finding himself in danger. probably be-
came panic stricken. was seized with
cramps and went down before he
could even call for help.
Biggs was a member of the LoyaI
Order OF Moose and of the Demo-
cratic League. He is survived by his
wife. who vas grief stricken when In
formed of her husbands death. as she
had been awaiting his return home
yesterday. They had no children.
Drowning NJ ODESSA.
While swimming in the Old Draw
yer's Creek, near Odessa. with several
companions about his own age. yes
terday afternoon. Richard Ponso. COL
ored. aged "a years, resident of
Odessa. was seized with cramps and
drowned before anyone could reach
HIM. The body was recovered early
last evening and removed to his home.
The case was reported to the Office Of
Coroner Isaac S. Bullock, and he. with
his deputy. Harvey E. Nichols. will 90
to Odessa this afternoon to make an
frsestigation- Ponso was unmarried.
From what could be learned of the
case he had disappeared before any
OF his companions were aware that he
was IN difficulty and he made no out
cry.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
JOHN SWEENEY ROBBED
J. TER Being BEATEN
Harry Davis. Accused OF As
sauiting Fellow Workman on
Road Disappears.

Beaten over the head with pick
handle in the hands OF a fellow labor
or. John Sweeney, employed on the
Lincoln Highway, near Newark. was
robbed OF $40 in cash shortly after
$50 o'clock this morning. His sup
posed assaiiart. Harry Davis, escaped
after chase by other workers and
several Negroes living nearby.
Both men have been working on
the road for three months. According
to d. r. o'Connell, the contractor, Of
Ridley Park, Pa, Sweeney is sober
and industrious and saved his money,
while Davis usually went on a drink
ing spree after each pay day. Sweeney
frequently gave Davis money. Mr..
O'Conneli said, until last week. when
Davis owed him almost $40. Davis
authorized his employer to take half
his wages and give it TO Sweeney in
payment of the debt
The assault this morning lis believ-
ed to have been caused by a quarrel
over mohey. The workers were arous-
ed this morning by loud cries from
the yard and hurrying out found
sweeney lying on the ground. covered
with blood. and Davis running down
the fleeing man, who left the main
road and. it is believed, hid In a field.
In the meantime O'Conneli's son hur-
ried the injured man to this city In
an automobile At the Delaware Hos
pital. where he was taken. his condi-
tion was not pronounced serious all
though there are several severe cuts
on his head. neck and shoulder.
a description of Davis has been sent
out by the police as follows: White.
So years old. five feet six inches In
height, weight ITO pounds. heavy set.
rcd face. sandy hair and dressed in
working clothes. Davis home is un-
known. while Sweeney is said TO be
from Washington, ID. c.
Davis was caught this afternoon by
state Detective Baldwin and is being
brought TO this city, where he will
he given hearing. -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
KING STREET DISPUTE
AM|CAbLY SETTLED
Assurance Given That it Will be
Among First Paved Next
Spring.

In conference this morning with
A. L johnson. president of the Street
and Sewer Department and Street
Commissioner Frank W. Pierson.
Frank A Mccoy, one of the King
street merchants. who has been promi-
nently identified with the movement
to have that thoroughfare paved, was
advised that the Street and Sewer
Department will do all il can TO have
the street paved early next spring.
The street department officials assured
him that they will do all they can to
have all the necessary sewer work
installed in King street in ample time
to permit of the new paving TO be
done just as soon as the weather per-
mits next year. The street officials
will also see that the gas company and
the Water Department have their
sewer work installed by that time.
This. it is believed, will finally settle
a matter which has been causing the
directors as well as the members of
City Council, considerable trouble for
several months. Council has prom
ised the King street merchants to
do all they can to have the improve
ments made next year. The ordin-
ance providing for the bonds that are
to be issued to cover the costs of the
work has been passed but the bonds
have never been issued. Council
however, will probably put them on
the market in time to secure the
money early In the new year 30 the
Street and Sewer Department VIII be
able to go rigi ahead with the paving
work when the weather has opened
up after the winter storms and frosts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
NEW $4,000 SCANDAL
ST|RS BASEBALL TRIAL
Stenographers Reading Con-
fessions Into Case From
Original Notes.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Chicago. July 2e.-walter j. Smith,
court stenographer, who took down the
alleged confession of Eddie Cicotte to
the grand jury, today began reading
Cicotte's confession from his short
hand notes. at the trial of former
White Sox players and alleged gamb-
lers charged with conspiring to throw
the 1919 worlds series. The confess
sions were admitted as evidence OF
yesterdays session of court.
Stenosraphers who took down the
confessions OF Joe Jackson and Claude
Williams, former White Sox players.
were expected to follow Smith on the
stand.
Alfred Austrian. attorney for the
Chicago American League club, wilt
strengthen the states case by telling
of the confessions Cicotte. jackson and
to the grand jury room. Harry Brtds-
ham. foreman OF the grand Jury before
whom the confessions were made. will
be called TO verify the court report
er's etenographic stories.
The confession testimony is expected
TO consume the entire day and II the
State decides TO call William Mnhnrg
and Joe Gedcon, their two remaining
witnesses, they probably Will not take
the stand before tomorrow. Tho
state, however. may decide it's caro-
is complete without their testimony.
Meanwhile preparations are going
forward for the proposed investigation.
by a grand jury OF the newsst baseball
scandal. tho alleged $40, 900 bribo given
for tho originals OF tho testimony pro-
sentod TO tho first Ernnd jury. while
stnte.s attorneys have also announced
d wider Investigation OF the 1919 scnn-
dni and other posaibio indictments II
nrc obtained in the present
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
STUDIES RURoPEs TREE NEEDS.
Forestry Expert to Consider Replace
menf In War Torn Sections.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
New York. July a6.-Commissioned
BY the American Forestry Associa-
tion OF Washington to study forestry
conditions in the allied countries.
Arthur Newton Pack, OF Princeton.
n. J.. sailed for Europe today.
He viii visit the War devastated
areas of France. Great Britain and
Belgium, and viii report as TO the
needs OF sending more tree seeds TO
help replace forests cut for war time
needs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
SPAIN WINNING BIG
BAT TIE IN MOROCCO
$4,000 Troops in War Zone
Are Supported by Several
Warships.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Madrid. July s6.---Official messages
altering through from Morocco to-
day assume a less alarming tone in
telling of the recent fighting between
Spanish troops and Moorish tribes
men in the Meliila area.
spanish reinforcements under COM
mand OF General Navarro have left
Melilla for Sididris. where fierce
battle is said 10 be progressing favor
ably for the Spaniards. In addition 10
these reinforcements, a brigade Of
Hussars has been sent to the troubled
area from Spain.
General Berenguer, the high COM
missioner in Morocco issued a state-
ment yesterday saying that the troops
near the coast are receiving support
from several warships. He added that
declarations OF Loyalty to Soar are
being received from many quarters,
and that the situation nas a.s.....
rapidly.
The last ofricial communication
Issued from the Spanish War once
said that 25 600 Spanish forces now
are In the Meiilla zone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
BURGLARS HOLD HIGH
REyEL N DIFFERENT
PARTS OF THE CITY
Robbed Theatre and Many
Stores, as Well as Several
Apartment Houses.
MANY BUILDINGS LOOTED

Thieves have held, high revel in
various parts of the city during the
last few hours. the following robberies
having been reported:
Miller Bros, furniture store, Ninth
ofaces ransacked.
New York Fish Market, $50 King
street, broken into and office materials
stolen besides meats being destroyed
by hacking at them with knives.
Butcher store. Ssl King street, ram
sacked and meats destroyed.
Master Shoe Repair Shop, 217 Dela-
wsre avenue. entered and rubber soles
and other shoe materials stolen.
Garrlck Theatre entered and ram
sacked. the electric lights having been
smashed
Marion Apartments.
Belmont Apartments, where thieves
gained entrance to the apartment of
Samuel Cooling and stole number of
-rticies.
The Crew Levick Co.'S offices.
lis South Market street where some
valuable articles were stolen.
Stirlith Brothers. northeast corner
Of Front and sTatnall streets. Here
the Office Was broken in and the
handle and dial chiseled from the safe,
hut the safe wasn't opened and moth
ing was stolen. This occurred be-
tween Saturday night and Sunday
morning.
The shop at s31 King street is
known as Max's cut price meat store.
Most of the store robberies which
ed aft
and night are believed TO have been
the work of a, group of boys. ranging
In ages from 12 to is. The boys not
only ransacked the buildings into
which they effect an entrance. but
commit much want on obstruction
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
INSURANCE COMPANIES AID
WHITE PLAGUE WARFARE
by Associated Press.

New York, July 2s.-Wall
Street In telling story OF
shrewd selesmanship by Frank
Robertson. attorney-generaI OF
Mississippi. in disposing of ST.
900. 900 worth OF state bonds.
The issne, which was for tu-
berculosis sanitarium. was Of
fcred Mt par with 5is per cent
interest.
Bankers were not interested
because they felt the terms were
too low. under present condi-
tions. Mr.. Robertson went to
life insurance companies and ar
gued that II would be good busi-
ness for them to invest as the
bonds would help proIong the
lives OF policy holders. The ap-
peal was effective.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
MARRIED BIT CONTRACT
Ceremony consisted OF Bride And
Bridegroom Signing Agreement

Ey Associated Press to Every Evening
New York. July 76.--The marriage
by contract OF DIR. Leslie spier, pro.
fessor Of anthropoiogy at Washington
University. who Is now teaching at the
Columbia University summer school.
to Niss Erna Gunther OF Brooklyn.
was announced today.
The acknowledgment of their sigma
lures 10 n marriage contract before
Justice, McCook constituted tho cere-
rnony. Such marriages arc legal under
a New York statute but infrcquent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
DIR. s. c. BLACK DEAD.
President of w. 4 J. College Stricken
on His Honeymoon.

Denver, Col. July ze.-The Rev. DR..
snmucl Charles Black of Washington
a nd Jefferson College. Washington. Pa.
died in Denver yesterday at St. Luke's
Hospital, with his bride at his bedside.
Urenia was assigned ns the cause of
death.
DR.. Black and his bride. who war
Miss Mary Leal Hardness OF New Or
leo mr., came 20 Denver on July 2 on
thcir honeymoon. They werc married
nj Fairflr.d. Town.
DR.. Plack became III two days after
leaving Denver for tour OF Estcs
Park. ffr was hurried hack TO Denver
and placed under the care of several
st,cainiirts, but his conditien steadily
grew worse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
RADIUM HEALS CATS
AND DOGS or CANCER
ny Associated Press.

New York. July 2s<-Aninoals
as well as humans. now are be-
ing treated with radium for in
cipient cancer.
Dr. George w. Little, surgeon
at the animal hospital Of the
Society for Prevention Of Cruelty
10 Animals, said today that in
teresting results had been OBJ
tained with radium in treatment
OF horses. dogs and cats. A store
Of radium valued at more than
s40o 900 and owned by Memorial
Hospital. is used on the anf-
mails.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
Rome Extremists strlke.

6y Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Rome. July 2S.--A general strike
proclaimed by the Extremist parties
here as a protest AGAINST the recent
outbreaks at Grosseto and Montero-
tondo. in which numerous Communists
and Fascist were killed. was begun
this evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
e. s. WOMAN ATTORNEY QUITS.
Mrs. ADAMS, Dnughcrty's Prohibition
Aid, To Retire From Office.


Washington. July 2s.---Mrs. An
nettc Abbott ADAMS. the first woman
to BE- an assistant attorney general,
Will esyer her connection with tho
government and rotsrn to private
practice in San Francisco, August l..
II WAC said today. She resigned sonc
months ago, but remained TO finish up
pending cnGoe in her Office undor
which fail all legal questions involv-
ing prohibition.
During hoT government scryicc Mrn.
AGnrts wrots c number of important
liquor opinions jrciudi1g the in-trnn-
sit iiqro- ruffna which holds laht no
ships may enter iha tnreo nii.s limit
with liquor aboard. Attorney Gcnorai
DaExherty will appoint woman 10
srrcS ed Mrs. Adsns. bot 40 far has
not made d selection,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
MAURE TAN|A'S FIRE OUT;
LINER BADLY DAMAGED
interior of Cunarder Presents
Sorry Sight; Repairs Win
Take Long Time
~ Associ.ted Pr.ss o Eyery Evenine

By Associated Press to Every Evenfnz.
Southampton July 2s.--After a bat
tie lasting more than twelve hours the
flames on board the Cunarder Maure-
tanias which broke out as she wa
lying at her pier here yesterday after
noon- we're finally conquered by the
firemen early today, but not before
the interior Of the mammoth liner
presented a sorry spectacle from fire
and water.
The damage is not so extensive as
was feared at first, but il is serious
enough. and considerable time will be
required TO put the big vessel into
shape. Meanwhile the passengers
booked 10 sail on the Mauretania Will
be transferred TO other ships. No esti-
mate of the damage in money is pos
sible as yet.
The fire originated in a first class
cabin on the starpoard side Of the z
deck and fifty cabins on that deck
extending across the ship and forward
OF the engine room bulkhead for eighty
feet We're destroyed. The flooring Of
the main saloon on the ID deck was
badly burned and buckled-
The priceless carved wood paneiing
in the saloon. for which the Maure-
tania was famous. is untouched except
for a few scorched places. The floor
ing of the Upper saloon on the c deck
was severely damaged. while the wood
work around the funnel castings be-
tween the A and Z. Decks was COM
pletelt burned.
Other parts Of the ship were badly
damaged by water but not irreparab bly,
The IRE broke out anew several times
during the night but finally was COM
pletely extinguished. -Four hremen
were sent 10 a hospital for treat
nent after inhaling smoke.
New York. July 2s.-The New York
Office of the cunard Line today re-
ceived cable advices from the head
offiSe at Liverpool saying that the fire
on the Mauretania destroyed certain
stateroons on the f deck and was
extinguished with slight damage to
the deck above.
THE press reports Of the damage. =
added the statement. are apparently
much exaggerated
Passengers booked 10 sail on the
AIauretania from New York on August
is viii be given the choice Of leav-
ing August 10 or rs on other steam
ships OF the company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
Amusements Tonight

Oueen--"'rhe House That Jazz Buila-
kldinc-''O Outside the Law
Arcadia--''rhc Silver Lining
Ma aieStic~-'.fhe Srcst bay
Rialto-"The Hearts OF Youth
savoy. East Lynne
strand Just out OF College"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
New Envoy at Rome Reception.
BY Associated Press 70 Every ExeninE

Rome. July 25.-Richard Wash.
burn Child. the new American Am
bassador TO Italy, and Mrs. Chlk
made their first Official appearance Al
a reception given last night b. the
students Of the University o. Rome
to the American men and wonen
students who are visiting Italy q
participate in the commemoration a.
the s0oth anniversary OF the death O
Dante
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
S|LES|AN CASE BEFORE
COUNCIL NEXT WEEK
Brief Session Will Confine Its
DeIiber ations to tho One
Problem.
BY Associated Press to Every Evenlns

London. July 2s.--The Allied su-
prerne Council will meet in Paris
August 4, according to an official an
nouncement this morning.
II lis understood that the session
will be brief, dealing only with the
Silesian question
Marquis curzon. secretary OF state
for foreign Affairs. and A. j. Balfour
lord president of the council. will rep
resent Great Britain as it is !mprob-
able that Prime Minister Lloyd George
VIII be able to leave London
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26

whether you're interested in =
! ise, an apartment or a farm--tarn
to tbs Real Estate Directory III tn 3
classified secfien and yeu will ind
wids range ri choice. II 1t isn't here
I'D vortiss in these columns for what
you want.--Adv,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
TURKISH ARMIES
SHOT To PIECES IN
ASIA MINOR BATTLE
Greeks Kill, Wound or capturs
Three-fourths Of Foes
Troops
THEIR RETREAT is CUT OFF
BY Associated Pres. TO Every Evening

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Athens. July 2s.--An announrern~n
by the Greek official ayency late ye--
tsrday said the Turkish losses q
killed. wounded. prisoners and rn.ssins
amount 20 IS per cent Of their enrus
fighting strength in Agia Minor.
The statement maintains the Greeks
have driven such a wedge into n,
Turkish Nationalist lines Lhat the
hc-nalist forces at Angora have be~s
cut of from those al konieh. $50 miles
TO the south.
1t is confirmed says the STATE
ment, that the Turks lost heavily IL
the last ten days Of fighting which
resulted in the occupation of Eski.
Shehr and the retreat OF the Turkish
forces. II now can be stated thai
the enemy lost more than three quar-.
ters OF his force in guns and mes
killed and wounded. prisoners ant
deserters. The greater part u ths
Turkish divisions lost more OF tnen
electives The number Of rifles an.
the quantities OF munitions abandorea
which are being found daily are stead.
ly increasing. Eight heavy guns we-v
taken by one of our divisions alons
IN three days.
Having occupied Afiun- n-E<arahissar
kntaia. Eski-Shehr and Bnledas
which now comprise our consolidates
front. our troops IN the northern serto
and those OF the souf1ern sector hav,
effected a junction and form a .sour
nected line. In the center the enem,
front has been broken and his troou.
at Angor have been separated from
those at Kcniea.-
London. July 2s.-The Turkish Va
tionaliss government. owing 10 ms
successful Greek advance in Asa
Minor. has been oblidsed 70 trsnSfe
the seat Of its government and m.
Turkish Nationaiists Assembly u
Sivas. according to Constantinople dis.
patches 20 the Exchange Telegraph
Company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
ONE e. s. DOLLAR BUYS
$50 AUSTRIAN CROWNS
BY Associated Press.

Vienna. July 25TThe Aus
trian crown Is continuing its
violent decline in value, the quo
tation today reaching $50 to the
dollar.
A growing disbelief that for
eign aid will be extended and
the constant issue OF new money
to meet government expenses
are cited in market circles rs
the cause for the decline.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26

Before you buy a used car. read tho
ads In classification IL Automobiles
For Sale" In tcdny's classified ad 500
tion,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
Open Air Dsuc,ns

and dining every evening 1t Manaion
House, ~ st Chester. Pa. Original
Otx" Orchcstra~-sAdv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
Weather Forecast.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington. July 26.-Weathcr fore
cast for Delaware:
Generally fair and continued moderated
warm tonight and Wednesday. wwnts
southwest winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26

Have you tried Clover Dairy But
tart Telephones Is sia-154l.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26

Try 1.-THE cost Ia trfnins-sn
every Evening classified ad--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-26
IRISH SETTLEMENT NEAR
CHAMBERLAIN PREDICTS
Says PaIiament May be Called
in Early Winter TO Give
II Effect.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
London. July 2ss--Austen Cham
berlain, the government leader.
said in the House Of Commons TO-
day ne hoped Parliament would
be prorogued August IS. but he
foreshadowed the possibility Of it's
being summoned again in Novem-
Der or December TO pass legisla-
ton necessary. to give effect 10 an
Irish settlement.
Belfast. July 2s.-The Belfast Teie
graphs Dublin correspondent says tn
day ne understands virtually all tn
members of the Irish Republican
Parliament who are in Jail. will be re
leased at an early date. This actioi
Will be taken to give them an op
portunity 70 meet and discuss tn
British governments proposals for
settlement Of the Irish question. b.
adds
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1921-02-17

Following is the schedule for the
season of basket ball games in the