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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-04-23

the place of DR.. Banton.
The candidates for membership on
TIC board will be nominated by petit
tons bearing so names, and the vote
will take place a week after the mu-
nicipal election in June.
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Negro Child Is Killed
When House Blows Away.
Paris, Texas, April 21.-During a
storm two miles north of Petty this
afternoon a house occupied by a Negro
family was blown away. the man and
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Z. U. o of KnlgnIs OIL Shep-
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OF more deputies to organize and
set up local lodges in every
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one hundred and fifty ($150.0O
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each state. We guarantee you
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write Sir L. W. Davis, S. G.. c.,
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10 WHITES, II NEGROES KILLED
IN HEMPSTEAD.

Hope. Ark. April 21.-The Hemp
stead County known dead now total
sixteen white persons and eleven Ne
groes. All of the whites have been
Negroes are not known. The white
dead are:
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
PUT CHECK ON
Street Opening
Only Necessary Digging to
Be Permitted, Street
Directors Say
BAN ON HUNT FOR
FOURTH ST. LEAK

A report Of awards by a commits
sion appointed by Judge Rice to con-
denim land along Pennsylvania ave-
nue. between Union street and River
view avenue. was received by the
Street and Sewer directors this
morning The following awards
were made: Thomas Lynch. plot l..
$500; plot 2. $4,000; plot 3. $4,000;
plot belonging to James +. Lee, s cts.
Definite action was deferred until
next week. The directors have until
September IS TO flo an appeal.
Application OF the Wilmington
Gas Company for a permit to open
Fourth street between Madison and
Monroe streets 10 repair a leak.
caused considerable discussion by
the directors. They were opposed
TO the opening OF any improved
streets unless absolutely necessary.
Department officials said that Ed
ward Potter. city forester. had de-
clared the killing OF a shade tree
lin front OF Councilman McNabb's
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
'BESS' CARTER
ILL in London
Rhodes Scholar From Della
ware Operated on for
Appendicitis
JUST HAD RETURNED
FROM CONTINENT

f. Bayard Carter. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Carter. and senior
Rhodes scholar from Delaware at
oxford University. England, has
been stricken by appendicitis. The
following cable was received from
him this morning from London;
Have appendicitis. Operation
necessary. No danger. Feel fine.
In good hands VIII cable"
Young Carter, a medical student
in Balliol College. oxford. spent the
early part Of his summer vacation in
Paris. doing dissecting work in a
French medical college in the morn
ings and sightseeing in the after
moons and evenings. From there he
went to Belgium on a sightseeing
trip. He was in Bruges, Belgium,
when last he wrote home. In it he
said he was going into Holland.
After visiting points OF interest there
il was his purpose to return to
England and visit an English col
iege chum in Devonshire. He wrote
that he was in the best OF health.
The appendicitis must have de-
veloped while he was in Holland OF
immediately after his return to
England. He apparently now is in a
London private hospital.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
100
BUILDSDOCK
ON THERIVER
Construction EquipmentAr-
irving; Dredge Still in
Operation
LAY RAILROAD TO
HAUL DIRT AWAY

There are now 1oi men at work
on the initial unit Of the Marine Ter
minai. which is being built on the
south bank OF the Christiana by the
DUPONT Engineering Company.
This announcemet was made by
the company today. with the added
statement that the force probably
will be increased by Is laborers and
a few mechanics by the end Of the
week. The following bulletin on the
progress OF the harbor work was Is
sued today BY the engineering com
pany:
The arrival OF the various ship
ments OF construction equipment
since our last bulletin has been some
what ahead OF our schedule and is
going TO permit US 70 anticipate
somewhat the dates In our original
analysis
"The dipper dredge is stil wnrkins
In the Delaware RIVER on tbs en-
bankment and the suction dredgs e
making good progress on the wharf
basin.
Prom information obtained IL
CONTINUED on PAGE EieXen)
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
COP AS
HOLD-UP MAN
Skepski to Face Police
Board Today on Seri-
GUS Charge
ASSAULT CHARGE
AGAINST ANOTHER

Three policemen charged with
serious offenses have been notified to
appear before the apartment OF
Public Safety this afternoon. They
are Patrolman Leonard skepski.
charged with holding up and robbing
Samul Brown. Negro, early Sunday
morning, OF IS; Roger Elderkin.
driver OF the patrol wagon. charged
with beating William II. Taylor. a
prisoner, with a blackjack early
Sunday morning; Leslie wilkins.
charged with sleeping while on duty.
Skepski is alleged to have stopped
Brown at Second and Hawley streets
about A. NJ. Sunday. A scufie en-
sued and, according TO Brown, the
officer robbd him OF IS. During the
scuffle. a small quantity OF change
fell TO the ground. and this was re-
covered by Brown. who had re-
turned to the spot after daylight
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
TALKS
OF BRANDYWINE
Wreath Placed on Lafayette
Shaft on Old Battle
ground
YOUNG TO
SEE HISTORIC SPOT

Mayor Harvey. his family and
several neighbors OF his country
place. near West Chester. celebrated
Marne-Lafayette Day this morning
by placing a wreath on a shaft erect
ed near birmingham Road. marking
the spot where Lafayette was
wounded during the Battle of the
Brandywine.
There we're about fifteen members
in the party and the Mayor made a
brief address. explaining how the
battle was fought. The wreath was
composed OF red, white and blue
flowers. forming the tri-coior OF
Lafayette's home country. France.
In addition TO the wreath, a bunch
Of golden rod. Americas national
flower, was placed on the shaft.
Later today. at his Office in the
Public Building. Mayor Harvey ex-
pressed the wish that more Whining
tonians, especially school children
would visit the secene OF the battle OF
CONTINUED on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
FIRST YEAR HIGH
STUDENTS TO REGISTER

It was announced by Principal
Cox OF the Wilmington High School
today that all pupils who expect to
enter the Wilmington High School
for the first time should register at
the principals Office in the High
School. Delaware avenue and Adams
street. before next Monday. the
opening day Of the school term.
This registration rule applies to
pupils living outside az well as with
in Wilmington, who expect to enter
the local institution.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
HOLIDAY THEFTS
LAID TO BOYS
Cigarettes and Sporting
Goods Taken From
Stores, Harlan Field
LADS ELUDE
ONE PURSUER

Evidently planning for a suitable
celebration OF Labor Day, yesterday
numerous thieves stocked up on
smokes and sporting goods on Sun
day.
The store OF Leshem Brothers, on
Shipley street above Ninth street.
was broken open and robbed OF
quantity Of sporting goods Sunday
afternoon. Entrance was effected by
breaking open a rear door.
The office on the Harlan Field IN
South Wilmington, was broken open
on Sunday and a sweater. valued at
SO. and catcher's glove, valued
at S12. were taken.
About 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon,
several boys. whose ages ranged
from IA TO 10 years, entered the
store of David J. Kenneally, at Sew
cnteenth and Washington streets,
and helped themselves 10 cigarettes
etc. The boys were seen going into
the store. which was open. and be-
gin filling their pockets Mr.. Ken
neatly was called by the neighbors
but the young thieves made thei.
escape by running east on Seven
tecnth street.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
ROMANCE
ISOFF AFTER
KILLING
Gussmans Separate After
Several Weeks of Fam
lily Excitement
FATHER OF BRIDE
SLEW FATHER C0YLE

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Sept. g.
CUnited Press THE romance which
led to a killing hit the rocks here
today.
Mrs. Ruth Stephenson Gussman
had separated from her husband
Pedro Gussman.
1t was her marriage to Gussman,
Catholic Porto Rican. which pre-
cipitated the killing Of Father James
f. Coyle. priest, who performed the
ceremony by the Rev. Edwin r.
Stephenson. the girls father and a
Methodist minister.
After several weeks OF tempeste-
Gus excitement, Mrs. Gussman pack
ed her clothes yesterday while Guss-
man was attending labor day pic
mic and left.
"She left me absolutely without
cause" Gussman said, confirming the
story OF his wife's departure. Il
gave her all that man could give
her"
The separation OF the Gussman's
coming on the eve Of today's grand
jury TO make further investigation
Continued on Page Eleven.l
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
oo1oNEL THoMAs B. RRIsoN


Thomas B. Brison. known 20 his
many friends as colonel. is observing
today his eighty-frst birthday ami
versary. At his home. 103 West
Seventh street. the colonel greeted in
his well-known affable manner the
many callers who came TO wish him
many happy returns OF the day.
Colonel Brison was born in Will
mington on September 6. 1S40. Since
that time 10 the present day he has
spent 50 years and five months with
the old p. W. and b. and later with
the Pennsylvania Railroad.
During his career as conductor he
made many interesting runs. When
General Grant was put in command
OF the Northern forces. during the
Civil War, Colonel Brison was as
signed TO run General Grants special
train from Philadelphia to Balt-
more.
At another time during this same
period OF service the train OF which
he was conductor was captured and
burned by Gilmore's guerillas Colo
mel Brison and other members OF the
crew were taken prisoners. The
colonel rscounts many OF his remin-
iscences of the Civil War in an inter
esting way.
In 1873 he assumed the position
OF assistant station master AZ VIII
mlngton. In 1892 he became station
Continued on F-Age rhirteen-)
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
CORP. A. c. HAzLEToN.

Corporal Alexander c. Hazleton. OF
this city. according 10 the latest
dispatches from Charleston. West
Virginia. was the only one Of the
FIVE members OF the crew alive when
searching parties found the wreck
ed government bombing plane No.
In the mountains OF that state yes
terday afternoon. Tn machine with
two other government planes was
caught in a storm saturday after
noon and during the storm something
evidently got wrong with No. 5.
which fell in the mountains.
Corporal Hazleton. while still alive
when found, was in a critical con-
dition. His legs were broken and
Il was feared that he was injured
internally. He was placed In an
automobile and taken to Charles
ton. A despatch from Charleston
this morning said that Corporal
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
ASK RESIGNATION
OF H. M. PERKINS
Road Supervisor Fails to
Apologize, and Will
Lose Job
CHIEF
IN ROAD WORK

Having failed TO comply with the
instructions OF the Levy Court to
apologize TO County Engineer Grub
for disobeying orders OF that official
relative TO road construction in
Brandywine hundred. Henry NJ. Per-
kins. Of Bellevue. has been asked to
resign as road supervisor by the
court.
Prior to this action the court held
a lengthy session with County Engi-
neer Grubb and while Mr.. Perkins
was not present. action was deferred
until early this afternoon. II being
thought that he might apologize and
promise cooperation with the
County Engineer.
The motion asking Mr.. Perkins 10
resign was read by James +. Nc
Ivor. the clerk. and on motion OF
Frank /. Pones. an yea and nay vote
was taken. Those voting for the
resignation were Messrs. Stetser. Nc
Coy and Collins. Messrs. Strahorn.
Jones. Ball and Buckson did not
vote.
The motion asked Mr.. Perkins TO
resign at once.
The action grew out Of Mr.. Per
kins' using a mud binder on new
road work along Harvey Road and
the diverting OF stone intended for
that work to Carr road. which was
not authorized TO be repaired. The
court after hearing Mr.. Perkins. a
week ago. gave him until today to
apologize.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
BEVERDGE MAY BE
GERMAN AMBASSADOR

WASHINGTON. Sept. s Omitted
Press) Americas next Ambassador
TO Germany may be former Senator
Albert J. Bevridge. Of Indiana. Il
was learned here today.
While Beveridge is not an avowed
candidate for the post. his friends
say that II the President rendered II
to him they believe Beveridse would
accept
President Harding has n high re-
gard for Beveridge's ability. He WAS
one Of tho best minds" at Marion.
The President has had him In mind
for a diplomatic post from the outset
and Is said 10 have offered him the
ambassadorship 10 Japan. but the
former Hoosier Senator declined.
The appointment OF Beveridge. ac-
cording 10 his friends. has a political
angle that initiate against the
chances Of either DIT. David Jayne.
former ambassador to Germany, or
Ellis Loring Dresel who negotiated
the peace treaty with Germany. both
Of whom have been mentioned for
the post.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
KIDS CROWD
STATEFAIR
Second DAY
Grown-ups, Too, Out Again
to See Fine Exhibition
From Farms
MUCH INTEREST IN
HORSE SHOW, RACES

This Is Childrens Day at the Della
ware State Fair at Elsmere. Boys
and girls under 16 years OF age were
admitted free during the day, but
will not be admitted free this even
snr.
Demonstrations are being given by
tho New Castle Boys and Calf Club
and by the Girls Sewing and Pre-
serving Club. This afternoon there
wim be a Fairy Mix Pageant. with
900 children as participants. Harness
racing. vaudeville and a band con-
cert also are scheduled for this aft
ernoons and running races. vaude-
Vile and fireworks tonight. The Com
munity Service field and track events
also started today.
Tho displays and exhibits at the fair
this year exceed any previous shows
both in number and variety. Amuse-
mcnt features also surpass previous
similar exhibitions.
In snito Of threatening weather,
the attendance yesterday passed the
10000 mark. according to fair OFF,
ciais. Much interest centered in the
horse show and racing card. Hun
drods occupied the grandstand in the
afternoon and last night and APP
piauded the various events with en-
thusiasm. The fireworks display
proved highly entertaining and won
much praise.
Prohteering Is notlceably absent
this year. Nearest OF near-beeI
and other beverages sell for only
nve cents a glass while cigarettes
and tobacco may be had at ordinary
cigar store prices.
Both the Department OF Publig
Safety Snd Red Cross First AID sta.
tions were ready for action wher
tha fair grounds we're opened yester.
Gay morning. There was not the
least disorder. however, and acct
dents were few. Fourteen patient.
were treated at the firsi-aid station
mostly for slight bruises or cuts, ths
most serious injury having been re-
ceivcd BY a man who suffered a cut
IN his hand while setting up ar
amusement device. The younges
patient was an infant of tw,
weeks. She was treated" for tina
tired feeling" and given a bed II
the rest room while her parents
viewed the fair attractions. Under
tContinued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
WIFE SAYS HUBBY
is VERY NICE MAN

"A very nice man" James Har-
per. negro, was termed by his wife
when he was given a hearing be-
fore Deputy Judge Lynn. In Munici-
pal Court this morning on a charge
Of threatening her. He does not
mistreat her. she told the court
Despite the wife's good words for
her spouse. Judge Lynn ordered the
negro to report TO the court on
September "a. II was brought out
that Harper was arrested after an
other negro had seen him chasing
his wife.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
SKULL CRUSHED
WITH SHOTGUN
Fight Over Cider Between
Negroes Near George
town Leads TO Murder
WRIGHT KILLED;
NAPLES ARRESTED
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal
GEORGETOWN, Sept. 6.-David
Wright. Negro. aged about 40 years
residing in Angola Neck. indian
River district, was killed early Sat-
urday night. Edward NAPLES, an
other Negro, is under arrest charged
with murder.
Both men were at work on the
John Burton farm. It is said. when a
dispute arose over some cider. which
they had been drinking. Wright,
with a fodder knife in his hands is
said to have started for NAPLES who
rushed into the house. Whether
Wright pursued him is not known.
NAPLES managed to get his shot
gun and rushing out OF the house Is
alleged to have struck Wright back
OF the head. knocking him down. II
continued on page seventeenl
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
GET HIM AGAIN
AS SH00T-UP- MAN

Arrested on Sunday as he was
waiting TO board a southbound train.
William Blackston. Negro. alleged to
have shot Mary Tilison, Negress. and
Oliver James. Negro, at the latter's
home on December ?. 1913. was held
in $1,000 bail for a hearing next
Monday, when arraigned in NUM-
cipal Court yesterday morning.
Blackson is said TO have served a
six-months' sentence in 1915 for
shooting companion in the hand
Since the last shooting he had eluded
the authorities until Sunday.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06

irish republican troops, when
were in Dublin today. showed no
signs OF unoasinoss, but reports came
in from tho hills OF drilling and
marching being carried out by large
bodies Of Sim Fcin soldiers.
Predictions we're being freely
made in Dublin today that war will
he IN fuii swing wthin ton days.
many however, are stin hopeful OF
peace.
Meanwhile. behind the scenes. a
big effort to win over Ulster was be-
ing made. The recall OF Sim Fein
leader oDuny from Belfast was
seen as a step IN connection with
this move for O'Duny's remarks had
not been calculated 10 calm the or
angemen into a conciliatory mood.
IL was agreed that once again a
crucial stage in the negotiations had
been reached and an eyes turned to-
wards England where the British
cabinet would make the first OF a
series OF highly important decisions
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
A. g. WILLIAMSON RETURNS

Special TO The Evening Journal.
NEWARK. Sept. 6.-Arthur C..
wilkinson, business administrator OF
the University OF Delaware, Mrs.
wilkinson and their daughter. re-
turned last night from England
where the yspent some weeks al their
former home. Mrs. Wilkinson and
daughter went abroad IN June and
Mr.. wilkinson Joined them in July.
Practically all OF the time was spent
in England.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06

NNhN WflN 70 AtAti HlAh' RNA~" ~
war.
LONDON. Sept 8 Omitted Press).
king George will probably hold a
preliminary conference with his
ministers before they meet with
Lloyd George at Inverness TO decide
the fate OF Ireland. IL was believed
today that his majesty will urge that
the cabinet leave open the door to
further negotiations with tho Sim
Fein and thot De Nalera's suggestion
for meeting in London be accepted.
The British Premier today held a
preliminary conference with General
Sir Neville McReady and Lord Fit
zaien while the cabinet members
were travelling northward to take
part In the main conference tomor-
row morning.
The Daily Express today states de-
nnitely that the cabinet Will not per-
init the negotiations to be broken
on. and the other papers express
hopes that they viii not be. The
feeling on both sides is one OF ex-
treme reluctance 10 cause a break
Especially does neither wish to be
known as the cause OF the break.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
QUIT JOB, KILLED
FAMILY, INSANE

ORMSBY. Mimi. Sept. 6 Omitted
Press) - Frank Klocow, former
bank cashier. who killed his family
OF six while they slept and then shot
himself, was insane. police believed
today. No other reason could be
assigned for the tragedy.
Kiocow's accounts at the bank
were in good condition. He re-
signed early in the week without
giving any reason. Besides his wife
he killed their five children ranging
from 3 TO 16 years old. Apparently
they had been chloroformed while
they slept.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
TRI-C0L0R FLOATS
WITH OLD GLORY

The double anniversary, marking
the birth OF Lafayette and the hrst
battle OF the Marne. are being cele-
brated today. Although there is no
general celebration In Wilmington
the two anniversaries are being OBJ
served in several quarters about tho
city. The French tri-color is being
displayed with Old Glory.
Mayor Harvey issued a proclama-
tion recently calling for an obssrv-
ance OF the day in Wilmington
Let us accordingly salute Lafay-
ette and France with grateful
hearts" concluded his statement
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
HER STOCKING NOT
SAFE BANK, ROBBED

George Jackson and jeremiah
Singer. Negroes. who were accused
by Agnes Harris. Negress. OF having
stolen $40 from her shoe and 81
from her stocking while she was
asleep in front OF her home about
o'clock Sunday morning. we're dis
missed by Deputy Judge Lynn in
Municipal Court this morning. There
was not sufficient evidence upon
which TO hold the defendants.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
rRIP NO HAGERsroWN.

Haldeman c. Stout vice-president
OF the Industrial Trust Company. his
wife and child. and Charles c..
Keedy and George y. Davis. visited
Mr.. Keedy's parents, Judge and
Mrs. NJ. L. Keedy, at Hagerstown,
Nd. over the weekend. They made
the trip by automobile.
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre invitations (war tax paid, are
extended through the Journal CLASSIFIED
Department today-look for your name
today in the Classified Advs.-for a show
ing Wednesday. OF
GLORIA SWANSON, IN
1.-THE GREAT MOMENT
AT THE ARCADIA.
AND
THE OLD NEST"
A RUPERT HUGHES STORY
AT THE MAJESTIC
AND
WILLIAM $. HART IN
THE WHISTLE"
AT THE QUEEN
SEE PAGE II TO-DAY
Evening journal., 1921-09-06
FLYING CAP CUT HIS LrP.

Struck on the lip when a metal
cap blew on motor in the engine
room OF the Delaware Trust Com
pany Building this morning George
Spencer, OF 1929 West Fourth street.
was cut. He was treated at the Del
aware Hospital.