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The evening world., 1921-06-02
BUILDERS HAD TO PAY 3 WAYS
TO 0SECUREL0ANS SFR0MBANKS;
GAVE INTEREST, BONUS, FEES
Borrowers Forced to Accept Liberty
Bonds at 100 When They Were.
Only 95 in the Market-Old Tene-
ments Given as Part of Loans
Lawyers Charges Piled Up as
Costs on the Mortgage.

The Lockwood Committee on Housing went right the heart Of
the main obstacle to building this city to-day when began survey
of the exacons made by those who lend money building purposes
The first Witness Connor Lawrence Lawrence Jewel
told of loans on mortgages In which banks loan companies and estates
demanded TO- and commissions bonuses discounts for
furnishing money at IL and per for terms from five ten
years. t tsS4
He told OF where banks demanded Mat business
,ar money Liberty when
He
prices dictated by the lender
that frequently
by hc
The evening world., 1921-06-02
$500, 900, 900 FOR
RIVER POWER PLAN

PHOENIX, Ari., June s-Applica-
ton OF the Southern California Edi-
son Company to develop hydro-elec-
trio energy from the Colorado River
was filed with State Water Commits
sioner to-day
Promoters of the project say It
involves an ultimate expenditure Of
about $500, 900, or twice as much as
the sum spent on the Panama Canal.
The evening world., 1921-06-02

CONTINUED on second Page.)
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STADTMULLER is
A STATE WITNESS

Peter rStadtmuller. awaiting sentence
for extortion as a representative of
Robert p. Brindell, took the stand
this afternoon as a States witness
against Joseph Moran. who was
jointly indicted with him.
Moran is on trial before Justice
McAvoy in the Criminal Branch OF
the Supreme Court.
The evening world., 1921-06-02
RACING
RESULTS
AT DORvAL,


FIRST RACE-Six furlongs.-Crown
Of Gold. N.lO and $3.50. first: Aunt
Lyn. $500. second; Flea. third Tine
liz. All ran.
SECOND RACE--One mlle-Doctor
jim, 1856 and 1925, first: kingozi.
fl",75, second: DR., Stevenson. th!ri
Time--l.s9 rs. Non starter. Spirit Of
France.
THIRD RACE--Five fuT1ongs
Relief, r.2O and $40. won: Dare, $40.
second; Rack En- Up. third. Time.
los 2-5 Non -starter-Overrun.
FOURTH RACE-Six furlongB Hid
den Ship. 50 40 and $3.50. won: Ramona.
H.0S. second: Tarasoon. third. Time.
lis. Non n-starters-Blatse, Miss HoI-
land. Stilleto and Treadwell.
iaaeina Entpios aSn paa. oAk
The evening world., 1921-06-02
Austrian Officers on Trial for Treason

VIENNA June 2 tAss ociated Press).
Eleven former army officers. in
ciuding Major Gen. Joseph Hummel.
were placed on trial before special
court here yesterday on the charge OF
having committed treason in con-
pection with the recent attempt OF
former Emperor Charles to regain the
throne Of Hungary.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
HE IS
HOUSE ROBBER
Dresses Stolen From Trosise
Home Found in Negro's
Possession
POLICE SAY HE
HAS CONFESSED

Adolphus Mooregrass. Negro. Will
be arraigned in Municipal Court
tomorrow morning. charged with
breaking and entering the home OF
Mrs. Annie Trosise. 500 Lincoln
street. Tuesday night. and stealing
therefrom. clothing valued az fi49.
Mooregrass Is also suspected by
breaking into the home OF vito Tai
mo. 6O7 Lincoln street, which was
ransasked. but nothing taken.
Mooregrass was arrested along the
Pennsylvania railroad yesterday ar
ternoon by Special officer Straw
bridge. OF the railroad police. who
susnected him OF trying 20 break
into freight car. either for tho
purpose OF robbery or 70 steal a ride
20 Philadelphia.
The prisoner was taken before
Magistrate stradley and bundle Of
clothing ne carried was opened As
the prisoner was shabbily dressed
and the clothing In the bundle con-
sisted OF women's garments OF the
finest texture. Mr. Stradley asked the
prisoner where ne got them. Moore
grass replied that the clothing be-
longed to his sister in Philadelphia.
and that he was simply taking them
to her at the time OF his arrest
As there was no evidence TO show
CONTINUED on Page Seven.).
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
DELAWARE men
TO BE IN Line
Local Delegation Will At
tend Funeral of "Un-
known" at Arlington

To pay a tribute to the Unknown
Comrade." who is 10 be inferred IN
Arlington National Cemetery tomor-
row. a large delegation OF Whining
ton former service men. augmented
by a number OF their down-State
comrades. and headed by Major r.
r. Kenney, OF Dover. will leave
French street station for Washing
ton. at Has o'clock tonight The
Delaware contingent will be provided
with a special car. L. r. webb Is
in charge Of arrangements for the
trip.
The following Wilmington former
service men have already signified
their intentions OF going: DR.. Will
liam c. Speakman. Dr NJ 1. Sam
uels. DR.. Victor ID. Washburn. Irv-
ing Warner. William Berl. Jr.. L. p.
Rutan. b. f. Owens. Lybrand Pyle.
c. L. Sweeney. W. r. Connor. l. r.
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
Thief BURNS HIS
Way into STORE
Three Places Near Police
Station Robbed During
Night

Another raid was made by bur
glars who used either a torch jet or
red-hot iron to blaze their way into
business house only three blocks
from the police station and opposite
the Hotel dupont sometime during
Tuesday night. Three places were
robbed during that night in the same
section.
The places robbed include the
United Auto stores store at Tenth
and orange streets; the Taylor Auto
Supply House. 1O6 West Eleventh
street. and White Brothers. Hudson
and Essex auto agency. los West
Eleventh street
How the burglars operated in such
public places. on streets traversed
all hours Of the day and night, is a
mystery. yet they did so successfully
and without being detected.
AT the United stores the cash reg
Continued on Page Fourteen
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
BARNET GLUCKNIAN.

Magistrate Barnet Gluckman,
whose Office is on the second foo, OF
915 Market street. today was reap
pointed by Governor Denney for a
four-year- term beginning November
IS. when his present commission ex-
pires. This will make his fourth
term in the Office
Magistrate Gluckman. who is a
Republican. has been honorod with
appointments by four Governors. He
first was appointed a Justice OF the
peace by Governor S. S. Pennewill,
and since thon has been reappointed
for four-year terms by Governor
Charles r. Miller. Governor John c.
Townsend. Jr., and Governor VIII.
liam ID. Denney
He thus shares the honor OF nav.
ing been appointed for a fourth tern
with Magistrate Edwin +. Wood. ot
Dover, who was reappointed recent
ly after ending his third term.
News OF Squire Gluckman's reap.
pointment was received with pleas.
ure by lawyers and others who hav,
business dealings IN his court.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
BRYANSUCCESTSW WAR
DEBT CANCELLATION
AS PRICE OF PEACE

The United States has the best po-
sition. She extended the invitation
and has the first move. More than
that. her traditional policy has been
TO rely upon her pacific Intentions
rather than upon fleets and armies
In the present instances she has a
mighty asset in the debts due her.
Suppose the United States were to
step forward and say:
We are willing to pay ten billions
for the progressive disarmament OF
the world. begun at once and con-
tinued, the navies are to be no
larger than necessary to police the
seas and the armies no larger than
necessary TO preserve peace on land;
could the nations refuse the offer?
Ten billions Of debt cancelled on
such conditions would enable the AL
lies and their enemies TO get togeth-
er and so distribute the sum as 10
bring a large measure OF financial
relief TO every nation involved in the
war and this relief would restore
friendly relations and permit a dis
armament otherwise impossible. The
cancellation Of this debt. added 10
the reduction Of military and naval
expenses would give the world a new
birth and go far towards restoring
normal conditions in business.
Could the United States afford 81?
A reduction OF one-half In her mili-
continued on page 40
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
ACCUSE YOUTH
AS ROAD BANDIT
Think Peldyzak Held-Up
Hamburgs at Point of
Gun
WITHOUT MONEY,
THEY TELL YOUTH

Gustav Peidyzak. alias August
Peidyzak. 10 years. was arrested at
his home at the wiismere yards.
near Elsmere. last night by State
Detective Baldwin and Deputy Sher-
IN Minor. Of the attorney-general's =
office. on a charge OF holding up an
automobile party and attempted
highway robbery about two weeks
ago. He was locked up az the police
station and will be given a hearins
before Magistrate Stradley this af-
ternoon.
II is alleged that Peldyzak held
up Morris Hamburg and his mother
near the Boxwood road. Peldyza &
. Is said 20 have thrust n revolver N
the face OF Mrs. Hamburg and de-
manding 50 under threat OF hcins
killed unless she quickly compiled.
| Neither OF the Hamhurgs had any
money with them and could not
comply with the highwayman de-
mands. and after a time convince
the youthful desperate that he wa
wasting his time. after which ttey
were permitted 20 30.
The Hamburgs are said 70 have
furnished the police a description" OF
the young man. which led TO his ar
rest last night
Peidvzak is said TO have been an
inmate OF Ferris Industrial S,hool
from which ne ran away two years
ago.
Tie Is also thought 10 be the same
man who was arrested and served
two months in a Wilkes-Barre, Pa,
/ Jail for a similar offence.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
MOTHER Of
TOTTEN SORRY
FOR HIS Wife
Sympathizes With Deserted
One, Though She OPP
posed Marriage
TOO RELIGIOUS" SHE
SAYS OF ERRING son

Special to The Evening Journal.
BROOKLINE. Mass. Nov 1O.-"I
am disguised" This remark was
made today by Mrs. T. l.. Totten.
when asked if she had any statement
70 make relative TO her son. Roger
/. Totten, Of Dover. Del. statistician
for the Delaware State Board OF Edu-
cation leaving his wife. Mrs. Ruth
Totten, and eloping with Miss Mar
garet Hiii, i9-year-oid school teacher
Of that State.
"I pity my sons poor wife" con-
tinued the mother OF the Delaware
educator who was found az her home
p Cypress street. this city.
Poor Ruth. 1 never loved the
girl, but 1 feel more real affection
for her now than at any time since
my son has known her" continued
the grief-stricken mother speaking
OF her sons wife. formerly Miss
Ruth Meacham Of Jersey City.
Both my husband and myself tried
every means in our power TO pre-
vent the union Of this couple. but
my son is very religious. too re-
| ligious. and he declared they were
meant for each other. even as he
says now about this other woman.
Mrs. Totten says her son was born
in Jersey City and received his early
education there. He was gradua
ed from Lafayette College in 1914
and assumed a teachers position at
Continued on rage rourteen-
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
SEVENTY-F00T FLAG
STAFF AT ST. THOMAS

The tallest fiagpole in Wilmington
osoon Is to be ereoted on the campus
in front OF St Thomas r. c. School.
Fourth and Grant avenue. It will
, tower seventy feet above the ground
and will be embedded seven feet
deep in concrete TO assure It stand
ing up.
The flag stan had been ir use at
the Rockwell munition loading plant
at Port Penn. and was purchased
by the Welfare Council OF St.
Thomas Church and presented TO
the church. IL was hauled from
Port Penn 10 the church yesterday
by Joseph jenkins. rigging contrac-
tor.
The STAFF will be erected in the
near future and win be dedicated
probably on Thanksgiving dav, al
. though no definite date has been de-
cided upon. A flag to fly from the
seventy-foot shaft will be presented
in all probability by some church OF
patriotic organization.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
unknown" IS
ONE MOTHERS
MISSING boy
Old, Gray and Bent, She
Places Plain Flowers
Amid Stately Blooms
ALL NATION TO PAY
TRIBUTE TOMORROW

WASHINGTON. Nov. 10 Omitted
Press) .-shivering bit beneath
her thin shawl. she had waited long
before the Capitol.
She was old and gray and bent.
Her clothes showed she had seen
better days But her face wore a
sort OF sad radiance
For she was an UNKNOWN
mother come In from a small town
quite distant that she might meet
her boy. back after weary months
from France.
Under the dome Of the Capitol
spot reserved only for Amcrica'a q
rrcatcst-the body will lie In state
until tomorrow. 10 was carried
last night from Admiral Dcweys
ship. the Olympia. which brought Il
from the hallowed soil Of France
Tomorrow the nation will observe
Armisuce Day according highest
/ honors to tho unknown az the body
+ is placed In its final resting plac,
among Americas great war heroes
on the wooded slope OF Arlington
national cemetery.
It was her boy who lay there n
the rotunda. the unknown soldic
hack from France. honored AM
sung by the nation. paid n homag
greater than the dreams OF kings
She typined a score OF mother
who were here today TO honor m
unknown soldier" each believin
It was "hcr boy.
She fumbled a little package
she waited-lust a wisp OF a houqu
Of late fan flowers which she wish'
TO mingle with the stately wrcat
and pretcnious bouquets from ric
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
WASHINGTON
FILLS Up FOR
ALL.WORLD
ARMSPARLEY.
Delegates Awai t Eagerly
For America to Take
Initiative in Peace
Issues
CONFERENCE UNDER
WAY ON SATURDAY

WASHINGTON. Nov 10. Omitted
Press) capitol today be-
came the capitol Of the world.
with the arrival early today Of
Arthur Bafour Snd other British
delegates. Washington Is ready for
one OF the greatest peace parleys
In the history OF the world.
on the eve OF the conference in
terest centers on whether the
United States as an evidence OF its
good faith will offer to suspend naval
construction during the conference.
All the delegates are waiting eag-
erly for America to take the lead.
either by proposing suspension OF
construction during the conference
or by submitting a definite program
for arms limitation.
Ceremonies In honor of Americas
unknown" dead are giving a most
Z appropriate setting to the openine
of the great parlcy Saturday. Tho
unknown" body seems to send
forth a challenge TO the statesmen
OF the world that war must not be
again.
Washington Is crowded with Wis
i litors from all over the world, tn
{ crowd presenting a most cosmopoil
tan appearance.
3 An over the city are fiags OF a
E the principal nations az the confci
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
WHOLEC
WILL HONOR
SOLDIERDEAD
Gold Star Mothers viii be
Guests of Honor at Gar
rick Theatre Exercises
PROCESSION TO FORM
AT CITY BUILDING

Armistice Day will be fittingly OBJ
served here tomorrow when citizens
in all walks Of life will honor the
nations dead. those who died to
make the world safe for democracy.
Not only will members OF the
FOL American Legion hold memorial
services for the departed comrades
but practically all business will be
at a standstill and the day will be
observed generally as a holiday.
The program as arranged by the
general committee. Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor ]. Danforth Bush. chairman,
includes memorial services at the
Garrick Theatre at 11.3O o'clock.
just when the unknown American
soldier Is being buried at Arlington
cemetery, Washington. d. c.: a foot
81 ball game in the afternoon at Eigh-
teenth and Harrison streets between
teams representing the Legion and
Fort DUPONT; open house exercises
at the County and City. Building al s
o'clock followed by a public dance
at the building and a subscription
dance in the evening al the Play
house under the auspices OF the
Pioneer Literary Association.
The memorial services tomorrow
morning viii be preceded by a short
street parade OF the American Le-
Eion members with John L. Eckles,
as chief marshal. The former
doughboys will act as an escort for
the gold star mothers who will be
sthe guests Of honor at the services
z in the Garrick Theatre.
The order Of procession OF honor
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
CITY AWAITS ARMISTTCE DAY OBSERVANCE
WASHINGTON READY FOR PEACE PARLE1
1t Is Worth the Effort
BY the Rev Robert supcrincndent OF the Win
District OF the Wilmington NJ. Conference.

Inasmuch Interested vitality
vany objective Of coming
Conference which Washington beginning
sessions Amisoe NY writer feels emphasize
vigorously words Christian
Church
he history Of the race"
What the Christian Church a purely ccled
he determined wcs.
fantasy given permanent
"after ali years
ling" is that better be found usher warcs
World"
that craftsmanship highest
of
consider faacinE problem. problem begirt
with manifold complexities which, sinshy considered
the o a lasting
the Of significant gathering
has assembled the Conference Limitation Anament about
Republic
reaching
peace world
Premier Lloyd George cables "If success achieved at this
semby be greatest years.
church What relations this
long event2 great military eeniuses
says responsibility securing
entirely processing Christians
Is your Church Living God."
things this
every activity every
Washington conference.
every Washington compelling
church, and organization the
church, do Washington
inpasoncd pleas What impact would
his producc Christian
America power marshaled
erest of a speech mIs when seeks
express he encc a impact IKE thati
give itself Not formal
functory prayer prayer Gethsane
prayer that olive garden with bloody
shall viaizc and the heart Of the
what scoiands rugged reformer
when all the night long he
die,p Oh why pray
ers can "nove he arm the word?"
But he prayed. church praying.
when soberminded
soulperpexed
faces, feel Christian America
Christian
Ii may knowledge shall
to make crimes barharc
crime Of d knowledge may cad
coming civic millennium whose purpling
down peace all lips
hat pray-from praling
hood TO the lips prayer
be
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
BY WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.

Copyright. 1921. by United Pross.)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1O.-The
conference which Is about to as
semble may prove to be the most
important in centuries or It may
bring the greatest disappointment
experienced in generations.
1t all depends upon the real pur-
pose Of the actors-a purpose that
can only be revealed by acts.
II the delegates believe universal
and perpetual peace possible. they
will try 10 secure 1t; II not they will
not attempt anything Of real and
permanent importance.
It is a conference from which any
one OF the nations may emerge the
hero.
The United States may surprise
the world by Offering so much that
the other nations will be compelled
to accept the offer and end war.
Japan may announce a willingness
to go so far as TO insure the success
Of the conference.
Great britain may step 70 the
front and settle discussion by a
proposition which will leave the
other nations no alternative but to
accept
France may fnd in disarmament
her greatest security, and psint the
way TO world peace.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10

STATE CONVENTION

Christian Endeavorers from all
Methodist Protestant Church at
Milford today for the thirtieth an
nual convention OF the Delaware
Christian Endeavor Union. About
forty persons went from Wilmington
this morning. The delegates we're
welcomed by tthe Rev. c. r. Dryden,
pastor Of the church, and response
was made by Ernest J. Peoples, vice.
president OF the New Castle County
Union.
There will be sessions afternoon
and evening. with addresses by
speakers prominent in the Christian
Endeavor cause.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
MARINES OFF TO
GUARD U. S. MAILS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1o-CUnited
Press. ss.)-Detachment OF marines left
Washington today TO guard the
mails, Postmaster General Hays an
nounced.
The detachments. composed OF 25
men and a captain are enroute ia
New York. Philadelphia. Boston
Cleveland. Richmond. san Francis
co. Atlanta, Chicago. St Louis
Minneapolis. Dallas and Los An.
yeles.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
SALARY FOR
MAGISTRATES
Levy Court Makes Recon-
mendation in Report to
County Court
ALSO FAVORS
AID SOCIETY

In its annual report submitted TO
Judges Rice and Harrington in
Court OF General Sessions yesterday
afternoon. the grand jury recon-
mended the placing OF magistrates
particularly those OF this city. on
salary. and suggests the formation
OF a legal aid society for assisting
the poor.
Conditions at the Ferris Industrial
School. the county workhouse.
Brandywine Sanitarium (Hope
Farm), the Edgewood Colored Sani-
tarium. the Delaware Industrial
School for Girls. the county aims
house and tho county offices were
found 10 be good.
In regard to the recorder OF deeds
Office. the jury recommerf ~ that the
lighting and ventilation facilities Of
the transcribing room be improved.
| Characterizing the present method
Of filing and recording OF papers in
the recorder OF deeds Office as ex-
pensive and cumbersome. the iur7
recommended that a more modern
method be installed.
Recommendation Is made for ad-
ditional filing facilities on the main
floor OF the prothonotary s ONCE.
Building OF separate quarters for
women prisoners at the workhouss
Is recommended. The work being
done for the prisoners by Warden
Plummer is endorsed by the jury.
Extending OF the fire escape 70
take care or the upper dormitory is
recommended in connection with the
Delaware Industrial School for
Girls.
The report IN full follows:
"The Grand Inquest for the year
1921. respectfully presents the fol
lowing reports:
The Grand Inquest has acted upon
continued on page elevenl
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
NEW TURN in
HABEAS CORPUS
Alteration of City Court
Records Figures in u. S.
Hearing
TO CORRECT ERROR,
GREEN EXPLAINS

Judge Hugh NJ. Morris in United
States District Court this morning
heard testimony in the habeas cor
pus proceedings brought by Robert
Adair in behalf OF Victor Koslow-
ski. who was ordered committed by
Deputy Judge Lynn in City Court
until arrears OF s142 owed by Kos
lowski on a non-support order were
paid.
when the case was called today
Koslowski was in court accompanied
by Patrolman Edward Dmton. he
. having been in custody OF the police
department until Tuesday when ne
was turned over to the Federal au-
continued on page seven)
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
ASK S5I5,729
FOR FIRED DEPT.
Bureau Will Request Coun-
Gil for Bond Issue to
This Amount
PICK MORE CITY
FlREMEN TODAY

Another estimate prepared by the
Public Safety Department Of the ex-
pense OF establishing the new paid
fire service shows that the amount OF
the new bond issue needed will be
s515.729.
The former bond issue. which was
knocked out by the injunctnon pro-
ceedings taken before Chancellor
Wolcott, amounted to s693.OOO. Thus
tho estimate for the new issue. as
prepared by the Public Safety Bu-
reau. will be s177.271 less
The new estimate will be submit
ted 10 Council tonight by Chairman
McManus. OF the finance committee.
1t will show the following items.
comprising the S515.729.5s asked by
the directors for the paid fire SER
vice:
Real estate Of volunteer com
panies, S2s3.500; apparatus OF vol
unteers. $4,000: personal property
Of volunteers. 1876; new appar-
atus. S7S.6O0: miscellaneous ma
terials. s4s.452.6s.
The detailed expenditures for new
apparatus are given as follows:
Two Ahrens-Fox bumpers. s12,-
600 each.
One aerial truck American-La
France Co.. s15.750.
One city service truck. American
la France. $3.50.
10000 feet Of hose. $4,000.
Two combination chemical and
hose wagons. S17,SOO.
Total. s7S,600.
For the miscellaneous materials
the directors make the following
estimate:
New Dodge automobile. $1.0S0:
uniforms for fremen. s16.562; beds
Continued IN PAGE Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-11-10
KNOCKED OUT AND
ROBBED ON STREET

Charles II. Barton. Negro, steward
OF the Elks Club. while walking In
Poplar street. near Third about IL
o'clock Sunday night, was attacked
by two men and robbed OF AL the
money he had with him. s2.90.
Owing TO the suddenness OF thu
attack Barton Is unable 10 say
whether the men were white or
black. They stepped from an alley
as he passed. One struck Barton
over the head with some blunt IN
strument. rendering him partially
unconscious. While the other man
| grabbed him and held him. the
first man went through his pockets
Barton was left lying on the pave
ment In a semi-conscious condition.
. When he recovered he promptly re-
ported the affair 10 the police. but
so far no arrests have been made